Hanneri's 2017 Category Challenge

A little over a month left of 2016 - how time has flown!

I had a good reading year again. I cannot imagine my life without books! As before, I have made the decision that I read because I enjoy it, and I will read what I want when I want, regardless of whether a book fits into a category or not!

I am again going to keep it simple in 2017 - I will have only six categories and I will not commit myself to a fixed number of books in each category.

I love cooking and I have decided to build my categories around food.

My categories are:

1. Spices - Mysteries
2. Bread - History
3. Pasta - Europe
4. Wine - Novels
5. Hot Chocolate - Cozy Mysteries
6. Strawberries - Just Because

I am looking forward to another magical reading year in 2017!




Happy reading everyone!

1. SPICES - Mysteries



My favourite genre!

Spices give any food an unexpected twist - just like the best mysteries!

1. Don't Look Back by Karin Fossum
2. No Way Back by M.J. Arlidge
3. The Man Who Smiled by Henning Mankell
4. A Ghost in the Machine by Caroline Graham
5. Blackout by Ragnar Jonasson
6. The Snowman by Jo Nesbo
7. The Wench is Dead by Colin Dexter
8. First Frost by James Henry
9. I is for Innocent by Sue Grafton
10. J is for Judgement by Sue Grafton
11. Murder in Belleville by Cara Black
12. Hypothermia by Arnaldur Indridason
13. The Girl in the Ice by Lotte Hammer

2. BREAD - History



Few things are as comforting as bread!

1. Secret Father by James Carroll
2. The Auschwitz Violin by Maria Angels Anglada
3. A Game of Spies by John Altman
4. The Soldier's Wife by Margaret Leroy
5. The Postmistress by Sarah Blake
6. The Tulip Eaters by Antionette van Heugten
7. Spoils of Victory by John A. Connell
8. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
9. The Lady In Gold: The Extraordinary Tale of Gustav Klimt's Masterpiece, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer by Anne-Marie O'Connor
10. The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes

3. PASTA - Europe



Anything more satisfying than a bowl of pasta?

1. Who is Martha by Marjana Gaponenko
2. Picnic in Provence: A Memoir with Recipes by Elizabeth Bard
3. A Secret Kept by Tatiana de Rosnay
4. The Earth Hums in B Flat by Mari Strachan
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4. WINE - Novels



Need I say more?

1. My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout
2. Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson
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5. HOT CHOCOLATE - Cozy Mysteries



Nothing better than to curl up with a steaming cup of hot chocolate and a cozy mystery!

1. Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie
2. Cherry Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke
3. The Hollow by Agatha Christie
4. The Fashion in Shrouds by Margery Allingham
5. The Listerdale Mystery by Agatha Christie
6. The Labours of Hercule Poirot by Agatha Christie

6. STRAWBERRIES - Just Because



My favourite fruit!

1. Back to the Bedroom by Janet Evenovich
2. Summer at the Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan
3. The Keeper of Secrets by Amanda Brooke
4. Moscow Sting by Alex Dryden
5. Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James
6. Fifty Shades Darker by E L James
7. Fifty Shades Freed by E L James
8. Grey by E L James
9. In Flight by R K Lilley
10. Mile High Up by R K Lilley
11. Grounded by R K Lilley
12. Mr Beautiful by R K Lilley
13. Bared to You by Sylvia Day
14. Reflected in You by Sylvia Day
15. Entwined with You by Sylvia Day
16. Captivated by You by Sylvia Day
17. One with You by Sylvia Day
18. On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
19. Until Fountain Bridge by Samantha Young
20. Down London Road by Samantha Young
21. Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young
22. Fall From India Place by Samantha Young
23. Castle Hill by Samantha Young
24. Echoes of Scotland Street by Samantha Young
25. Valentine: An On Dublin Street Novella by Samantha Young
26. Moonlight on Nightingale Street by Samantha Young
27. Fixed on You by Laurelin Paige
28. Found in You by Laurelin Paige
29. Forever with You by Laurelin Paige
30. Beg by CD Reiss
31. Tease by CD Reiss
32. Submit by CD Reiss
33. Control by CD Reiss
34. Burn by CD Reiss
35. Resist by CD Reiss
36. Sing by CD Reiss
37. Dominance by CD Reiss
38. Coda by CD Reiss
39. Hudson by Laurelin Paige
40. King of Code by CD Reiss
41. Beauty from Pain by Georgia Cates
42. Beauty from Surrender by Georgia Cates
43. Beauty from Love by Georgia Cates
44. Rush by Maya Banks
45. Fever by Maya Banks
46. Burn by Maya Banks
47. Release Me by J Kenner
48. Claim Me by J Kenner
49. Complete Me by J Kenner
50. Take Me by J Kenner
51. Have Me by J Kenner
52. Play My Game by J Kenner
53. Seduce Me by J Kenner
54. Unwrap Me by J Kenner
55. Deepest Kiss by J Kenner
56. Entice Me by J Kenner
57. Anchor Me by J Kenner
58. Hold Me by J Kenner
59. Tame Me by J Kenner
60. Say My Name by J Kenner
61. On My Knees by J Kenner
62. Under My Skin by J Kenner
63. Tempt Me by J Kenner
64. Take My Dare by J Kenner
65. Dirtiest Secret by J Kenner
66. This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas
67. Beneath This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas
68. This Man Confessed by Jodi Ellen Malpas
69. Brie Learns the Art of Submission: Submissive Training Center by Red Phoenix
70. Brie Embraces the Heart of Submission: After Graduation by Red Phoenix
71. Brie Masters Love in Submission: Submissive in Love by Red Phoenix
72. Temptation by K.M. Scott
73. Surrender by K.M. Scott
74. Possession by K.M. Scott
75. Satisfaction by K.M. Scott
76. Acceptance by K.M. Scott
77. Game Misconduct by Bianca Sommerland
78. Defensive Zone by Bianca Sommerland
79. Breakaway by Bianca Sommerland
80. Offside by Bianca Sommerland
81. Club Shadowlands by Cherise Sinclair
82. Dark Citadel by Cherise Sinclair
83. Breaking Free by Cherise Sinclair
84. Lean on Me by Cherise Sinclair
85. Make Me, Sir by Cherise Sinclair
86. To Command and Collar by Cherise Sinclair
87. This Is Who I Am by Cherise Sinclair
88. If Only by Cherise Sinclair
89. Show Me, Baby by Cherise Sinclair
90. Servicing the Target by Cherise Sinclair
91. Protecting His Own by Cherise Sinclair
92. Dirty Filthy Rich Men by Laurelin Paige
93. Dirty Filthy Rich Love by Laurelin Paige
94. Knight's Mistress by CC Gibbs
95. Knight's Game by CC Gibbs
96. Knight takes Queen by CC Gibbs
97. Conviction by Nicole Edwards
98. Temptation by Nicole Edwards
99. Addicted by Nicole Edwards
100. Seduction by Nicole Edwards
101. Infatuation by Nicole Edwards
102. Captivated by Nicole Edwards
103. Devotion by Nicole Edwards
104. Perception by Nicole Edwards
105. Entrusted by Nicole Edwards
106. Adored by Nicole Edwards
107. Distraction by Nicole Edwards

I love your simple categories. And the food choices to go with them. Bread=history? Perfect! Hot chocolate and cozy mysteries, too. Simple AND clever!

Great categories and pictures. I'm looking forward to following along.

Great theme - and delectable pictures! I'll be following along.

Mmmmm hot chocolate would go over well right now! It already looks like Christmas around here with all of the snow we got earlier this week.

Have a great reading year!

Great food choices, some of the best things in life are here. Enjoy your reading!

Perfect combination, food and books.Happy reading!

Food is my weakness and your categories have left me salivating. Great choices on pairing the food images with your categories!

Yum! Some of my favorite foods - good luck with your challenge.

Wonderful pictures! Glad I already had my dinner or I'd be salivating for real. :)

Thank you so much for all the kind messages! I am really enjoying the category challenge! It helps me to keep the balance between reading my favourites (mysteries) but also expanding my reading! I had a lot of fun picking out the pictures! Happy reading everyone!

Love the pictures.

Great choices and nice pics!

Wow! 90 books. I'm impressed. Great simplified categories.

Oh, what a shame! ;-(

We really hate pictures of food here, almost as much as pictures of pets.

Just kidding! I always enjoy pictures of yummy food! (and pets, folks) I like the use of bread for your history category since bread seems to have always been around in all its different forms.

I hope 2017 brings you lots of good reading!

Mmmm food.

1. Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie

Very good fun but not one of her best. Two crucial parts of the solution seem to be simply intuited by Poirot out of nowhere - he never explains what led him to work out those two particular things, which weakens the denouement. But a very enjoyable read nonetheless.

2. Don't Look Back by Karin Fossum

I really enjoyed it! I will absolutely be reading more of her novels. The book was fast paced and it kept me engaged from start to finish! I had ideas of "who did it" but it did not ruin it for me as her progression of how the mystery unfolded was masterful!

>25 Hanneri: I've never read anything by her but have Eva's Eye on my shelf to read. Sounds like it should be a good one.

>1 Hanneri: Agatha is always a winner!

>2 Hanneri: I have several of hers downloaded to my Kindle where I picked them up cheap or free after I read that first one!

>25 Hanneri: I liked that one too. I've read the first three of the Inspector Sejer novels. I really should get back to them.

3. Secret Father by James Carroll

I enjoyed the historical setting and backdrop of Berlin right before the wall went up. I liked the parts where the teenager narrated rather than the parts when the father did. The beginning was slow. The ending was good. I thought some parts got boring and the love story between the adults was contrived.

4. The Auschwitz Violin by Maria Angels Anglada

I loved the story. Haunting. The translation was a bit stiff in places. It I followed the tale with great interest. A triumph of the human spirit!

5. No Way Back by M.J. Arlidge

A short novella explaining how Helen Grace came to be- really enjoyed it and worth a read if you enjoy the books.

>30 Hanneri: I think that one is already on my wish list, but it's nice to know it is a great read.

>7 Hanneri: Just have to say I want to just eat those strawberries right off the screen - the picture fills the screen, and they look juicy and delicious!

6. Cherry Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke

This book was okay. It took ages to get going. Not the same charm as the previous ones. I'm really staring to tire of the Mike/Hannah/Norman triangle and was really incensed she added Ross to the mix. I really dislike love triangles and this one is really ridiculous. It's far-fetched the two men would get along so well and be okay with the woman they love dating others. I will not remember this one for any period of time.

>25 Hanneri:
I've read quite a few of hers, but not that one. It's on the list, though, so good to hear you liked it.

>34 Hanneri: I've slowed on reading that series. They've lost their punch for me too. However, I'm reading one in it now so I haven't completely given it up. I've read many of them out of order. I'm not sure if the one I'm reading is the next unread or not.

7. A Game of Spies by John Altman

There are better espionage stories out there, but it was an interesting novel about the espionage and counter-espionage efforts of the British and Germans during WWII.....in this tale, the communication of false information in an attempt to deceive the enemy.

8. The Soldier's Wife by Margaret Leroy

The story was beautifully written, but I felt the 'story' was lacking. Vivienne's husband is away at war and she decides to stay on the small island of Guernsey with her daughters. German soldiers move in next door and Vivienne embarks on an affair with one of them. It was just so unlikely this would have been kept secret for any length of time. The story just lacked substance and ended in a very predictable way.

9. Who is Martha by Marjana Gaponenko

I really have no clue what to say about this novel. It just seemed a bunch of words put together. I really wanted to enjoy this, but in the end it was just a long slog that just did not want to end. Dying Ukrainian ornithologist goes to Vienna and stays in a fancy hotel. Some really gorgeous and inventive descriptions of bird calls and music. Luka himself seems by turns daft and petulant. I just did not enjoy this.

10. The Man Who Smiled by Henning Mankell

I enjoyed this more than I expected. I read some of the reviews and was not too excited about starting this. However, I loved the gloomy, foggy, windy, damp, or bitterly cold typical Swedish setting, which mirrors Kurt Wallander's depression, angst, and solitude. The unraveling of the mystery is a bit less complicated than you'd like it to be, but in the end it was a very enjoyable read.

11. My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout

I really wanted to like this, but the story was honestly very underwhelming for me. I loved the author's writing style, and this was definitely a quick and easy read. But I expected so much more! A lot of things went left unsaid in this book. I was waiting for some kind of big reveal at the end that never came, and I was left thinking - what was the point?

12. The Hollow by Agatha Christie

Not one of her best, overall still enjoyable. The book seemed a little bit melodramatic more than her other books. Also the end was a bit rushed.

13. The Fashion in Shrouds by Margery Allingham

I have read and enjoyed several of the author's Campion stories but I confess that I struggled with this one. To start with it was just too long and did not keep me interested. I kept putting in down and doing something else because it just did not hold my attention. For some reason I did not like the most of the characters and even Campion did not come across as he does in other stories. Not recommended at all.

14. A Ghost in the Machine by Caroline Graham

This was a very long book with little action, in fact it was way too long. The plot involves investments and stock market trading but the technical terms used are not explained so it is difficult to know what's going on. I loved the character in the TV, but not so much in the book. Probably good that this is the end of the series.

15. Blackout by Ragnar Jonasson

I have read all of the other books in the series and I am looking forward to the next one! It's summer this time in Iceland, but the atmosphere is still oppressive, as volcano ash has been covering the skies. Ari Thor is settling into his job in the north of Iceland, but still regrets breaking up with his girlfriend. He is not quite at the forefront in this investigation, which seems to be a collaborative effort between different police forces and a journalist determined to make her mark. We are introduce to a variety of people and voices, get to see a diversity of point of views. All in all a very enjoyable read!

16. The Postmistress by Sarah Blake

There were a few interesting parts, but too many things that just didn't hang together. Why would the postmistress go through the ordeal at the doctor's office for Harry Vale? Why would Will just up and leave his orphaned wife? Why wouldn't Frankie give the big news right away? There are much better books set in WWII to read than this.

17. The Tulip Eaters by Antionette van Heugten

I had hoped for so much more. It was flat, it was unbelievable and it was a waste of time. I love reading books about WWII, but this was really not a good read. Find something else if you enjoy books from that period of history.

>47 Hanneri: Phew, thanks for the warning! Sorry you had to go through it.

18. Spoils of Victory by John A. Connell

An enjoyable read and a different insight into post WWII literature. I would definitely recommend reading the first book and then continue with Spoils of Victory. Looking forward to a third entry to the series.

19. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

The story is set in Seattle Washington in 1986 when inside a hotel the belongings of Japanese families from the 1940's are found. That was when Japanese families were rounded up and sent to camps during WWll. The story takes a Chinese man back to that time to an innocent and forbidden love. All in all an enjoyable read.

20. The Snowman by Jo Nesbo

Yet another gripping read from Jo Nesbo. The contemporary Oslo setting and disillusioned maverick of a main detective, along with a plot that kept turning, built to a masterful, startling conclusion. Gruesome murders that unfortunately turn snowmen into something like the demented circus clowns of horror movies. The detective Harry Hole as well as many of the characters have flawed personalities that manifest themselves in various ways. The setting is dark,cold, and somewhat depressing. A gripping read!

>51 Hanneri: The Snowman was the first Harry Hole novel I read - gripping indeed! I have since gone back and gotten the other books and have started to read them from the beginning.

21. The Lady in Gold: The Extraordinary Tale of Gustav Klimt's Masterpiece, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer by Anne-Marie O'Connor

An interesting history about Austrian art and Austrian society before and after World War II. A lot of facts about Gustav Klimt, who died in relative obscurity but whose art commanded more than any artist when it was sold at auction in the US. This book delves into art stolen by Nazi's, traded or destroyed by Nazi's and focuses on a particular group of paintings by Gustav Klimt. It is quite a story...and all absolutely true.

22. Picnic in Provence: Memoir with Recipes by Elizabeth Bard

The real life story of the author and her husband's move to Provence, and the birth and raising of their first child. The book is filled with typical Provence things, like food descriptions and commentary on the French education system, this book will delight all those interested in all things French. I really enjoyed the book!

23. Back to the Bedroom by Janet Evanovich

This was fluff with not much going for it. Ideal if you want something mindless to pass the time.

24. The Listerdale Mystery by Agatha Christie

An enjoyable enough read for a Sunday afternoon. A few of the short stories were nice. But mostly the twist/climax came before we could really care about the protagonists.

25. Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson

This was a story of love in later life set against the backdrop of village life and it's associated prejudices. It may sound dull and unexciting but it was amusing and well written, the characters developed and unfolded, in short I enjoyed the story, warmed to the Major, liked Mrs Ali and could have punched the obnoxious Roger.

>57 Hanneri: - Such a great book! Glad to see you enjoyed it.

26. The Wench is Dead by Colin Dexter

Do not really know what to make of this. This is an unusual Inspector Morse story because he is investigating a murder which happened in 1860 as a diversion whilst in hospital. I found some of the conclusions he came to rather flimsy based on the evidence available. The story was mildly interesting but not one of his best.

>59 Hanneri: Hm, I had hoped to try that one instead of another Morse I was reading. Still haven't found a Morse story that has clicked with me. I seem to like the TV show "Endeavour" best.

>50 Hanneri: That was my least favourite Colin Dexter story. I thought he sort of copied the idea from Josephine Tey's Daughter of Time, whose detective solved the murder of Richard III from his hospital bed.

So glad to see I was not the only one who did not enjoy this one!!

27. Summer at the Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan

This book was not as good as the first one. The conflict is boring and Polly is weak - not like she is in the first book. Many of the townspeople were also absent as well as the charm of their island home.

>63 Hanneri: I have the first one on the Kindle app on my iPad. It might be a good book to read while I'm gone to a conference in a couple of weeks and don't want to lug real books around, adding weight to my luggage.

28. First Frost by James Henry

The third prequel to the original series of Inspector Frost books and this one is the end of Sergeant Frost. It's a good read although this Frost doesn't feel the same as in the original series. The story does feel a bit convoluted in parts but it does come together in a reasonable way. Being set more than 30 years ago it makes for an interesting read about the coming of computers to fighting crime. Though Frost handles this in his usually haphazard style.

29. The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes

It was an interesting and enjoyable book. It is about the emotional attachment that two different women had for a portrait. In both cases it was a representation of a man's love for them. It alternates between the World War I era and the current era.

30. The Labours of Hercule Poirot by Agatha Christie

I often read Agatha Christie books as fillers between other books. They always come through to amuse. This book was different as it was 12 short stories instead of one narrative. This made it nice as light reading over the weelend. I haven't read an Agatha Christie I didn't like!

31. I is for Innocent by Sue Grafton

Private investigator Kinsey Millhone takes over an investigation started by a deceased PI. It involves a law suit filed against a man aquited at trial of murdering his wife. Kinsey finds discrepancies in the case and indications that the other PI might have been murdered. An OK read.

32. A Secret Kept by Tatiana de Rosnay

I don't really know how to describe this book. It wasn't the worst book I've ever read but after the amazing telling of Sarah's Key, I was disappointed. The characters were offbeat to the point of being rather unrelatable and the big secret wasn't really much of one. Ending was so unsatisfying... I wish the characters had more depth.

33. J is for Judgement by Sue Grafton

The former Wendell Jaffe is apparently not so former. Kinsey's digging into his "widow"s insurance claims, as well as the fraud that led him believe it would be in his best interests to be believed dead.

34. The Earth Hums in B Flat by Mari Strachan

This book was a lovely light read, yet dealt sensitively with the serious issues undercutting the stability of the protagonist's family life. As Strachan describes the crumbling of a community, she intersperses her writing with soft touches, such as the description of Gwenni's 'flying' and the 'Earth's hum'. A lovely book set in a Welsh village.

35. The Keeper of Secrets by Amanda Brooke

A very quick read. Amanda Brooke does a very good job of describing an abusive marriage in which the husband is domineering and denigrates his wife at every opportunity. I liked the fiesty friend, Angie, and was pleased when Ellie asserted herself. A good filler.

36. Murder in Belleville by Cara Black

This is the second Aimee LeDuc mystery from Cara Black and is another good read. The plot is complex plot and there are many characters. The book centers around the issue of French Algerians (and Algerian French), as Aimee stumbles into a high-profile hunger protest by Algerian nationals who may be deported.

37. Hypothermia by Arnaldur Indridason

Hypothermia is an enjoyable, satisfying book. I found myself drawn deeply into the chilly, stark world Indridason brings to life. The language is simple, but consistently and consciously so. The characters are painfully honest with each other and despite their tragic stories and the bleak setting, I was quite pleased with the way everything was wrapped up. A good book is one that makes you eager to get back to it and this book had that effect on me.

38. The Girl in the Ice by Lotte Hammer

This was hard work in places. I generally enjoy the Scandinavian crime writers, but this did not flow. There were elements in the story telling that annoyed me and that I just simply didn't believe. And the characters were interesting for the most part but there wasn't enough depth to make them clear.

Lots of good books! You've reminded me that I need to get to Hypothermia since that's the next up for me in this series.

39. Moscow Sting by Alex Dryden

An enjoyable read and an interesting spy story, not the best I have ever read though. It does seem to leave a number of sub-plots open for future use but most of the sub-plots/characters were ended abruptly. There is a lot of detail in housing, location and character but not enough detail in how the story progresses and then all of a sudden there is a fire-fight and some are dead.

40. Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James

I'm happy I read it so I can be aware of what the fuss is about. However, I do not understand the hype that surrounds this book. I didn't love it, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, unless they want to read it to be able to discuss their opinions with everyone else who is talking about it.

41. Fifty Shades Darker by E L James

I have decided to read the series. I find that I liked the plot better in this one, yes the plot does get better and does change. This story is not just about dominate and submissive lifestyles. This is a story about learning to trust and learning to accept others and not judge others without first knowing who they are. There are also some added elements to this one such as mystery and thriller. It adds a more intense moments to the story. I did find the end of this a bit predictable but I do look forward to how it will be incorporated into the final book. I could do without all the sex in this book. It does taper off in the beginning, but then seems to get over the top as the story goes on. I also thought that the writing itself has improved some. There are still the use of some lines or words that get annoying, but it has improved.

42. Fifty Shades Freed by E L James

I don’t know quite how I feel about this book. I found myself cringing a lot and was more uncomfortable with Ana and Christian’s relationship than I have ever been before. After reading this book I realized what an incredible journey the author took us on. I had quite a few problems with the writing and Ana’s character in the beginning, but the author knows how to tell a hell of a tale, so I was sucked in despite those issues.

43. Grey by E L James

This was written from Christian Grey's point of view. This was not needed and will not be a book I remember.

44. In Flight by R K Lilley

I like the author's writing style. It's easy to get into the story though I have slow moments on some parts. The romantic scenes are absolutely hot and well-written. However, I find this book a little cliché. However, I am at a stage in my life where this provides escape for me.

45. Mile High Up by R K Lilley

Long story short, on the whole I enjoyed this book more than the previous one.

46. Grounded by R K Lilley

I liked this book. In my opinion, it was the best in the series. The last half of Grounded made the whole series worth reading. I enjoyed the drama, the more the better for me.

47. Mr Beautiful by R K Lilley

This is more of an optional book to the series. It's more of James and Stephan's perspective on the past and present (after the events happened on Grounded). Also, we get to see the perspectives from other side characters in the story. It's a quick read and I finished this in one sitting. I still enjoyed this book as a last hurrah.

48. Bared to You by Sylvia Day

Bared To You has a definite 50 Shades feel to it. Our hero and heroine are both emotionally damaged and being together is a constant push and pull for them. We follow their turbulent relationship as they each try to understand the other's wants and needs. I admit that the two protagonists in here didn't work as well as our 50 Shades couple for me. Maybe because this couple in here steeped in so much realism. While I could never imagine a REAL Christian and Ana, I could imagine a real Eva and Gideon. And that made me uncomfortable. I didn't like Gideon's dominance. It was insulting. Eva also made me feel uncomfortable. With her past, I wanted to see her not so accepting of people's taking advantage of her. The sexy scenes are off the chain with unbelievable chemistry. :) The over all story line was quite engaging and I liked that Ms. Day isn't promising an HEA in here. I don't know if I will read the sequel as I just wasn't that taken with the characters, but I do recommend this book for those who enjoyed 50 Shades and are looking for a more realistic adult version.

49. Reflected in You by Sylvia Day

Another quick and addictive read just like the first novel. I thoroughly enjoyed this read but was once again annoyed the extreme about characters actions and decisions. What Gideon does towards the end of this novel I didn't like (morally) and the way he treated Eva frustrated me to no end. But yet like the sucker I am I loved this book regardless of my annoyance

50. Entwined with You by Sylvia Day

I liked this book, it just fell a little short from it's predecessors. I felt like the last half of the book was a lot better than the first. It just seemed to ramble on. Not that I'm minding... but it gets a little bit old when the story is lacking. I read that this was supposed to be a three book series, then Mrs. Day switched it to a five! So maybe this book just had the "filler book" curse.

51. Captivated by You by Sylvia Day

Loved it. I liked seeing Gideon & Eva really trying as a couple. It's still a struggle for Gideon battling his past, the nightmares, & his possessiveness. Added pressures cause a strain between him & Eva but for the first time, there's evidence of him working through their problems, sharing things with her, & sincerely trying to make things work. Having said that, he still screws up sometimes, all in the name of protecting her. As the saying goes, the road to love is never easy. Both of them have people from the past coming out of the woodwork trying to harm them & drive a wedge between them. Captivated By You is a great addition to this series. It moved things forward while still leaving readers with more questions. Hopefully, we'll get all the answers in the last book. A must read!

52. One with You by Sylvia Day

An absolutely brilliant story of , love, passion, secrets and devotion this was an epic read, you feel like you are involved with every character, the story line was addictive and I wish it would never end. The deep, turbulent love between Gideon Cross and Ava Tramell is one in a million and I would love to see how they deal with becoming parents in the future.

53. On Dublin Street by Samantha Young

The first book in the On Dublin Street series. Jocelyn (aka Joss) Butler has seen her share of heartbreak. She lost her parents and sister when she was 14 and her best friend about a year later. Now she has hardened her heart and refuses to let anyone in, especially her new roommate's gorgeous brother, Braden Carmichael. Braden first saw the gorgeous Jocelyn when they shared a cab to Dublin Street. But Joss isn't making things easy for him. The development of the story and characters was wonderful. I liked both Braden and Joss, though I did want to slap Joss a few times for being so hard. But that was who she was.

54. Until Fountain Bridge by Samantha Young

I enjoyed Young's use of the diaries to tell Ellie and Adam's story. The story starts in the present and takes jaunts to the past. I thought that I would have enjoyed in starting in the past and working up to the present. But, it made complete sense the way it was written. It was taken from Ellie's point of view since she wrote the diaries, but the reader feels Adam's emotions through those moments as well. We also feel his emotions and hear his thoughts when the couple comes back to the present. I actually would have rated the story higher if a bit more focus had been placed on Ellie's sickness and recovery. But, as it was, Until Fountain Bridge was a very sweet read.

55. Down London Road by Samantha Young

Down London road is an emotionally gripping book. Samantha Young writes really good romance. I liked the main characters and the intimacy between Jo and Cam was superbly done. For me, this book was even better than On Dublin Street. I found everything that happened to be pretty unpredictable. There were some dull parts, but they didn't last long. I loved the realness of the characters.

56. Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young

This book has a lot of emotion, from laugh out loud funny to needing the tissue box heat breaking, that made it impossible to put down. I think having all of the other couples so involved in this story was a lot of fun too. I really felt strongly for Liv, how tortured she was by her insecurities and how hard that was for her when she was such a strong person otherwise. I have to admit I wanted to shake Nate for a good portion of the book, all in all he won me over.

57. Fall from India Place by Samantha Young

It was a good read! Hannah and Marco are an excellent addition to the series. I love that we always catch up on old favorites in each new installment. This series never gets stale for me and I enjoy the emotional turmoil as its just enough to tug the heart but not to much to make you mad. As ever well done!

58. Castle Hill by Samantha Young

In Castle Hill we once again meet up with Joss and Braden. To me this short novella was like an extended epilouge of On Dublin Street. We get to participate in the couples next huge steps and it is a lovely journey to be a part of. If you have read and loved On Dublin Street this novella is definitely something you do not want to miss!

59. Echoes of Scotland Street by Samantha Young

Very good story with Cole and Shannon, a good girl too afraid from her past mistakes to see what she had in front of her. At he beginning of the book I wanted to slap some sense in her but I forgave her because she was too traumatized. Cole is a wonderful hero and he did deserve his place in heaven with Shannon!

60. Valentine: An On Dublin Street Novella by Samantha Young

Joss & Braden, Ellie & Adam, Jo & Cam, Olivia & Nate, Hannah & Marco and Shannon & Cole all appear in this Special Valentine's Day collection of short stories in the On Dublin Street series. Fun to revisit our favorite characters and check on how they are getting on in their lives. Fans of the series would be interested in this Valentine treat

61. Moonlight on Nightingale Street by Samantha Young

Loved this final book in the On Dublin Street series. I enjoyed the storyline, as it added in a nice and different element of bringing the couple together, because what do you do after 5 other couples!?! Also loved the many epilogues - one from each couple. That was a nice way to end it!

62. One King's Way: The On Dublin Street Series by Samantha Young

A nice, short, light story which is good for in between books. It was too sweet and cheesy for my liking but it was OK for killing the time. Bad boy suddenly turning into a nice, good guy ready to step in a serious relationship. Nothing new under the sun, but it was fun to read and I enjoyed it. Do not expect anything exceptional, but it was cute story.

63. Fixed on You by Laurelin Paige

Really enjoyed this book. I liked how Alayna analyzed each situation without coming to harsh assumptions. What a nice refreshing twist. Hudson and Alayna were smoking hot together yet were each others support system and worked through the "curve balls" thrown at them.

64. Found in You by Laurelin Paige

This picks up perfectly where Alayna and Hudson leave off in book 1. Their journey together in this book is emotional and much like a roller coaster ride. But, it has many extremely touching moments. Hudson and Alayna have so much to work on as individuals and they do it together.

65. Forever with You by Laurelin Paige

I really liked this series a lot. This last book did not disappoint. I couldn't put it down. Alyana was very much insecure in this book and I was getting tired of it, but her past had a lot to do with how she was acting. I especially liked Hudson's character. I liked that he stayed true to his personality and his changes were big but not over done. I look forward to reading more books from this author.

66. Beg by CD Reiss

Who doesn't like a hot rich billionaire who doesn't do relationship? Monica is a strong girl, but looks like she needs a dominant man next to her. And who better than a hot , sexy, rich man as Jonathan? And I like the fact that the author will have more for us . I really enjoyed reading this book.

67. Tease by CD Reiss

Definitely hotter, more suspenseful and more intriguing than book one. Monica finds herself craving more and more from Jonathan, but outside influences are making her war with herself about what to do. The introduction of Jonathan's ex-wife and Monica's ex-boyfriend make for some interesting scenes.

68. Submit by CD Reiss

Jonathan and Monica's relationship continues to evolve as Monica struggles with what she wants from him and their relationship, especially when it comes to submission. In Submit, we see the strength and the vulnerability in Monica. I loved how Jonathan supported and pushed Monica when she need it. It will be interesting to find out about more of Jonathan's past.

69. Control: Songs of Submission by CD Reiss

Another angst and drama packed read. Jonathan and Monica's relationship develops more, and not always in a positive sense, but we're learning more about them both. A lot of their issues come from the fact that they're both keeping secrets, some of which were revealed in this book. I'm still very much enjoying this and looking forward to more.

70. Burn: Songs of Submission by CD Reiss

Burn has been the best in this series so far. In this book you learn a little bit about how Kevin feels about Monica. Darren comes out and then gets confused about who he is. Monica gets an offer on the song she wrote but it leaves her with a reputation that she didn't want and she has to decide what to do. She once again walks away from Jonathan, but this time he lets her go because he wants her only when she can fully commit. Jonathan was upset about the song. Jessica goes to Jonathan and tells him she wants to try things his way. So he gives her a taste but nothing sexual. She of course still cant handle it but has something up her sleeve.

71. Resist: Songs of Submission by CD Reiss

Monica and Jonathan are drawn to each other like moths to a flame, even when they are apart. Jonathan is still trying to protect Monica from his past, but his ex is playing hardball. Fortunately she doesn't count on Monica, who is a ride or die chick for her man. Loved this. This one had a wicked cliffhanger!

72. Sing: Songs of Submission by CD Reiss

This is the last book in Jonathon and Monica’s wild ride of a love story. This series has followed the ups and downs of their relationship and it has been fantastic. I was really surprised by this book. It had such a melancholy, nervous feel to it. Would Jonathon and Monica ever get their happily ever after because in this particular story they have huge obstacles standing in their way. I am trying to write this review without giving any spoilers away. There is as always a hot and heavy sexual theme to the book, but this time it is told in a different way. Both Jonathan and Monica’s families play a huge part in this story. I think that it would be best to say that I loved this book. It had a satisfying ending and wrapped up the entire series in a beautiful, passionate, and sexy way.

73. Dominance: Songs of Submission by CD Reiss

This contains some of the back stories of some of the characters that we met in the previous books. It was good to read.

74. Coda: Songs of Submission by CD Reiss

This is book 9 in the Song of Submission series.

Jonathan and Monica have made it through a lot stuff. The trust issues, the secrets, the medical crisis. This book right here ripped my heart out then put it back together again. Not sure if I am crying because of the twist or the ending. Such a great story. Highly recommend you read this series.

75. Hudson by Laurelin Paige

I found myself bored and at times I was skimming that pages. It's not that this was a bad book, it was just pretty much a repeat of everything I already read so I just found it hard to get into the story.

76. Falling Under You by Laurelin Paige

I have always enjoyed the Fixed series and adding this novella to the series was a great compliment. Loved Norma and Boyd's story so much. Finally got some more detail about the older sister and her sexy (and much younger) assistant.

77. King of Code by CD Reiss

I think overall the story line with the two characters was great but I found personally all the "tech talk" confusing at times and very boring at times.

78. Beauty from Pain by Georgia Cates

It's a great story, some good steaminess and I loved both characters. I loved how they fall in love and I did love the ending!! It's a cliffhanger...but a good one!! I know the next book will be so good and hold so much promise! I loved the whole idea of the book. Jack just wants a no strings attached fling for 3 months and then they are supposed to walk away from each other. Well as you can imagine, they fall in love and that is not so simple anymore.

79. Beauty from Surrender by Georgia Cates

I loved Jack Henry and Laurelyn's story from start to finish I connected with both characters and was gutted when I finished book.perfect ending though and I'm looking forward to what ever Georgia decides to do to finish Jack and Laurelyn's story whenever that will be.I would definitely recommend these books to anyone who hasn't read them.

80. Beauty from Love by Georgia Cates

A great conclusion to this trilogy! We see sabotage, past indiscretion and secrets threaten to destroy Jack and Laurelyn's happiness. But, their love, courage and perseverance keeps them strong and their bond is not broken. This is an intimate, sensual and sexy love story. Jack and Laurelyn's journey is rocky at times but their determination, love of family, friends and knowing they are soul mates and that they have true love is their happy ever after. I love this trilogy, a beautiful love story!

81. Rush by Maya Banks

Loved this story, could not put it down! I liked that their story was over in one book, and nothing dragged on too long. There was a good flow. I loved Mia. So many times the women in these story's are more exhausting than the controlling men they're with. Sometimes those women work with the man in the story and grow, and they don't come across too whiny, irritating and insecure. Sometimes they do though! Mia knew who she was, knew what she wanted. She submitted herself willingly to Gabe, but was trusting, honest with him and stood up for herself when she needed to. I loved Gabe, he had a damaged heart, only Mia could heal and was a coward a couple of times.Really enjoyed this.

82. Fever (The Breathless Trilogy) by Maya Banks

I really enjoyed the first novel in this series and was eagerly anticipating the second. Bit let down though. I couldn't really identify much with the female character or why Jace developed such an intense obsession over her. They really didn't progress in their relationship, it was all or nothing right from the start which lacked credibility in its genuineness. Bethany was this damsel in distress, but seemed so helpless throughout the novel, despite overcoming such traumatic events. Just never got sucked in like I have with other Banks novels.

83. Burn (Breathless) by Maya Banks

Really enjoyed the end of this series. I liked the story line and the main characters together. Everything happens fast in this series so that's to be expected. I was upset at what happened to Josie because it had nothing to do with her and they were thinking about trying to protect the other girls after the fact when it was Gabe's fault. I was glad that Brittany was on the up and up because Ash needed some family he was lonely and felt like a third wheel when they went out. Overall i really liked the book.

84. Release Me by J. Kenner

I love the authors ease at which she tells the story and her use of contemporary vocabulary. The narrative doesn't seem forced or glossed over. I found myself completely under Damien Stark's spell, and wanting to be as strong as Nikki. I could not put this book down. It made me giddy with excitement to read this novel. I love that Nikki is not intimidated by Damien. She is intelligent and has a mind of her own. I love the complexity of their characters and how the author depicts both of them with physical and emotional scars that match their inner turmoil. It’s not a story of the knight in shining armor saves the princess, but how two damaged people can come together and try to fill in each other’s cracks. I appreciate the fact that there isn't a bunch of back and forth with the romance.

85. Claim Me by J. Kenner

This was a great book. A little suspense and lots of romance. Also, this book did a good job of mentioning things that happened in the last book to help refresh your memory. I can't wait to read more of Damien and Nikki's story.

86. Complete Me by J. Kenner

This was the perfect ending to the series. This book was a struggle to get through without crying. As I was reading this I had my suspicions of who was doing all the vandalizing, sending horrible messages to Nikki and the leaking of information to the press. I originally had five people in my suspect list and it was slowly narrowing down as I read the book. It was fun trying to clue into all the reason why a person would be doing all these things. By the time I realised who it was, I was not surprised, it made ton of sense. I won't go into the details of who did what and why I was a teary mess but I would say that it was a fun read and I would recommend this to someone who does not have a weak stomach. There are things that can be untasteful but can also start a conversation, a serious conversation. This book was an emotional ride, very romantic, dramatic and sexy. I enjoyed the story line. It made me think.

87. Take Me by J. Kenner

I enjoyed reading about the week of Nikki and Damien's wedding. Nikki did a beautiful job preparing her wedding. Her mother, Elizabeth, however is a horrible woman. I'm glad Nikki finally got the balls to kick her mother the curb. I'm shocked they ended up eloping in Mexico after all, but all that mattered was them saying I do...beautiful couple. Totally love them!

88. Have Me by J. Kenner

You just can't help but love Damien and Nikki. They are on their honeymoon enjoying Paris and all it has to offer. Damien is super romantic! They do hit a few speed bumps on the way. Sofia is still causing trouble, and they just can't seem to stay off the paparazzi radar, but together these two can handle anything.

89. Play My Game by J. Kenner

Another short novella about the Damian and Nikki Stark world. While lacking all the things I love about novels (the depth of plot, character development, and length just to name a few) it was a good story about Valentine's Day with enough plot to keep it interesting and a little bit of intrigue to leave room for another novel or novella.

90. Seduce Me by J. Kenner

Teasingly delicious. Damien and Nikki are crazy busy but sometimes playing hooky can be fun. A weekend trip to Vegas, separately, can cause sparks to fly. Will Nikki allow her chasing game with Damien to interfere with helping an old friend? Will Damien keep Nikki satisfied? Seduce Me is a great read.

91. Unwrap Me by J. Kenner

This is a great holiday snippet of Nikki and Damien. And it truly is a "Wonderful Life" for the two of them. I love the flash of "what if" when Nikki falls into dream land. Thinking back to the first book, I truly think this could have happened. It didn't matter how or what twist, they ended up together anyway, which was how the universe wanted it to be. Really great read.

92. Deepest Kiss by J. Kenner

This 'Stark Ever' novella is better and meatier than the previous ones. Even though it is peppered with a lot of sex, it still has a substantive story line to make it an interesting read. As usual there is a threat but it is a surprising one this time.

93. Entice Me by J. Kenner

More Damien and Nikki! This novella is filled with their family and friends, all together showing how much they love and respect Damien and Nikki. It's a sweet little taste of "a week in the life of" Damien and Nikki Stark. Lots of love, loyal friendships, a little business, an unexpected sighting and a bit of blackmail round out the enticing Entice Me. And the ending was perfect.

94. Anchor Me by J. Kenner

Anchor Me is one of those books that makes you believe in happily ever after and love will conquer all. The love that Damien and Nikki have for each other is astounding. They are truly each others rock and have been since the beginning of their story. You finally get to see inside their marriage and life and how its grows and takes root.

95. Hold Me by J. Kenner

A short, quick read about Damien and Nikki! These two have off the charts sizzling chemistry and having a family hasn't changed that. A heartwarming read where Nikki is trying to balance a career and motherhood and Damien is the perfect, sexy husband and father. Great read!

96. Tame Me by J. Kenner

I so wished they got a series of their own. Jamie has some serious issues, but Ryan is the perfect guy for her. Hell he's perfect in general. Just the right mix of sweet and sexy. Loved their little story.

97. Say My Name by J. Kenner

I was immediately pulled in, everything was super intriguing. The story is laid out well with great development. So many things are learned but at just the right time so there is this fantastic "what's going to happen next" build that makes it a page turner. There are lots of different layers and things going on, it was great.

98. On My Knees by J. Kenner

Loved the book. I think the chemistry that J. Kenner has put into Sylvia and Jackson is amazing and I like a little mystery with this guy. The story is great. I read it so fast the first time I had to take a breath and then went back and read it again. I just got the third book and can't wait to dive in.

99. Under My Skin by J. Kenner

Under My Skin is the third book and the story’s finale of Jackson Steele and Sylvia Brooks. This book has it all, love, passion, heartache, joy and suspense. This book was amazing. I love Sylvia and Jackson love story and how they both fight for each other throughout the book.you will not be disappointed.I highly recommend this book and this series.

I see a J. Kenner reading marathon happening here. ;-)

100. Tempt Me by J. Kenner

This was Ryan & Jaime's story. He wants to marry her, she is afraid if they get married it will ruin the great relationship they have! Can Ryan convince her it will be good, or will she run scared. This book was well written, I could not put it down!

101. Take My Dare by J. Kenner

I loved getting a little more of Jackson and Sylvia's life. I appreciated how Julie wrote this book with lots of reminders from their trilogy. It's almost to where you could read this novella with out the trilogy but if you did that you would definitely be missing out. So start at the beginning! But this is a wonderful additional to their lives!

102. Dirtiest Secret by J. Kenner

This is the first book of the series. Its the story of Dallas and Jane. Dallas's uncle Eli adopts him from his brother when he was a young boy. Eli ends up marrying Jane's mother and takes her from her real dad Colin. Eli ends up adopting Jane making them brother and sister. They grew up together being very close. By their teens they loved each other. At 15 they're kidnapped and Jane spends 1 month in captivity tortured and scared her and Dallas become intimate with each other for comfort. When Jane is released Dallas is kept for another month being sexually tortured by The Women. Now 17 years later Dallas and Jane have tried to stay away from each other and deny their love for each other. It has become too hard to fight.

103. This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas

The characters are likeable - occasionally I thought Ava was a little annoying but not overly so that it ruined the read, loved Jesse's alpha-maleness, Kate was a fun secondary character as was Sam. I liked that at the end of the book, Jesse is still left as a bit of a mystery, you don't know that much about him- it is something to look forward to in the next books as hopefully they shed some more light on his character. I thought the ending to the book was good, although as I love Jesse I didn't really like how it ended for him. It was a perfect start to the series.

104. Beneath This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas

What a story. I really liked the first story, This Man, but I absolutely loved Beneath This Man. The story of Jesse and Ava grabs a hold of you and doesn't let go. It's a bit of a roller coaster ride and not one you want to get off of. I'm looking forward to the final book, hoping all questions get answered.

105. This Man Confessed by Jodi Ellen Malpas

Perfect ending to the story. It was so worth the wait. I really liked how Ava's and Jesse's relationship grew in the book and they got to know each other along with some confessions. Loved the epilogue to the story. As I already said its the perfect ending and I look forward to reading Jodie's future books.

106. Brie Learns the Art of Submission: Submissive Training Center by Red Phoenix

I really enjoyed this book. Brie Bennett is an interesting young character with courage to spare. It was originally posted in 9 parts each walking you through Brie's steps to learning the art of being a submissive. It is true to the genre and fun to read.

107. Brie Embraces the Heart of Submission: After Graduation by Red Phoenix

This is the second book in the Brie Series and it's a great book! Picks up after the collar ceremony and you get to see Brie and Sir become closer as he continues her "training". And let's not forget introducing Sir to her parents. That was very well written. I could actually picture that scene as it played out. I highly recommend this book/series!

108. Brie Masters Love in Submission: Submissive in Love by Red Phoenix

The third in the Brie Series by Red Phoenix was absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking. I was on a roller coaster that kept speeding up and I was locked into my seat and couldn't get out and didn't want to get out until I found what happened. I laughed, cried, cheered and blew out my breathe when I finished the story. Brie and Sir's story was so lovingly beautiful. Tono, Todd and Mary's stories filled me sadness but I saw hope at the end. Lea was the bright light that kept everyone groaning with her bad jokes.

109. Temptation (Club X) by K.M. Scott

I found this book to be really enjoyable. It had romance and drama/angst. I liked Cash and Olivia together and thought they had some great chemistry. My only complaint was the pacing of the story. It was fine until I got to the last few chapters. It felt like the end was really rushed. But, other than that, I did enjoy it and look forward to reading the other brothers stories.

110. Surrender (Club X) by K.M. Scott

Stephen March, player extraordinaire, meets his match with Shay Callahan. This a fun showdown to read about. Witty banter and barbed comments will have you page turning. This books lacks the intensity of the first book but it is still a great read. If you liked the first book you will enjoy Stephen's tale.

111. Possession (Club X) by K.M. Scott

I really enjoyed this book but with everything that happened in the past & in the now with both of these characters I was hoping for a little more happiness & positivity for their lives. Great series.

112. Satisfaction (Club X) by K.M. Scott

This final book with everyone was awesome. Cassian's mother Alexandria accept Kane as her son, but was mad at her husband Cassian III, for what he has done. But Alexandria took it out on Kane and made him not feel welcome. Kane and Alexandria has made peace with each other, and Annalea has a wonderful grandmother Alexandria. Cassian and Olivia finally had a little named Cassian V. Everyone has become one big family. Not a bad read.

113. Acceptance (Club X) by K.M. Scott

This story is of family all of it the good the bad and the ugly. I love this series because these men find something out about themselves that the past my have made the the man but the future made them the men they can be.

114. Game Misconduct by Bianca Sommerland

This was a pretty good book in the end. The beginning was super confusing with all the different characters and switching between first and last names so much but after a while you get used to it. Definitely left me wanting to read more of Oriana's story.

115. Defensive Zone by Bianca Sommerland

I enjoyed the second book in the series more than the first. This is the story of Silver Delgado. Well worth a read.

116. Breakaway by Bianca Sommerland

I love catching up with the team and their supporters. While that steam is certainly a good reason to read this series. I thoroughly enjoy the relationships. Getting know these great characters and enjoying watching them mature, grow and find love in non-conventional ways.

117. Offside by Bianca Sommerland

Not my favorite book in the series, still continued on with the storyline though. Need to read in order to keep up with all the characters & their escapades.

118. Club Shadowlands by Cherise Sinclair

Club Shadowlands was a great short story erotica that kept me entertained for a couple of hours. It was well written with charming characters that you can’t help but be enthralled with. It had the familiar plot point of an innocent, sheltered female who is exposed to the BDSM lifestyle by an alluring Dom of a man, but Cherise Sinclair made it enjoyable by having characters that just enthralled you. Jessica and especially Master Z were charismatic and what really made the book enjoyable.

119. Dark Citadel by Cherise Sinclair

I enjoyed this book just as much a the first book in The Masters of the Shadowlands. I liked the fact that some of the characters of the first book made a appearance in this book. I look forward to reading more in this series.

120. Breaking Free (Club Shadowlands) by Cherise Sinclair

Beth and Nolan's story. Beth escaped abusive husband and Nolan is strong protector type. This is one of my favorite in the series. I love how Beth and Nolan come together, how patient and calm Nolan is with Beth. I like how Beth struggles to trust and how she makes friends with not only Nolan but with the other submissives at Shadowlands. I really enjoy this type of plot so this story hits all the points for me, but for others this may not be a good book.

121. Lean on Me by Cherise Sinclair

I enjoyed reading this story. If you are looking for strong emotions (there is no way to read this story with out experiencing the emotions)this is a great way to do it. Andrea has taken care of herself and her father since she was 9. Growing up she has learned not to depend on anyone. Learning to give complete trust and submission is really hard for her. Cullen is a dom who has lived for so long closed off to emotions and finds that Andrea is just what he needs to become whole again. This trainee and trainer are perfect for each other.

122. Make Me, Sir by Cherise Sinclair

Another great book by Cherise Sinclair! Marcus and Gabrielle ended up to be good together. It was neat to the power struggles these two had and how Gabi wanted to submit but couldn't for the sake of being under cover. Some of Marcus's punishment to Gabi were very creative and I was always waiting and wondering what was going to happen next! I had a hard time putting this book down as there was more suspense in this one as there was in the other books. It was a nice change.

123. To Command and Collar by Cherise Sinclair

To Command and Collar is a brave book. With so much potential of turning into a dark story of human slavery, Cherise proved herself again as the master of BDSM romance by filtering the story with such a strong sense of healing and love that it is yet another romantic masterpiece in her Shadowlands series.

124. This Is Who I Am by Cherise Sinclair

I thought that this was a good story it was a bit slow in some parts I was glad that Linda was able to find happiness. I was also glad that Z and Jessica got married overall it was good.

125. If Only (Masters of the Shadowlands) by Cherise Sinclair

I love Sally's story. One of the best in the series. Sally's story is dealing with past issues and she gets not one but 2 Masters. Plus more of the other characters because the Shadowlands Masters/subs are a family.

126. Show Me, Baby by Cherise Sinclair

I really enjoyed my trip back to the Shadowlands with this novella. Jake and Rainie were perfect for each other. I loved how patient Jake was with Rainie and also that he has his own commitment issues that he wasn't even aware of but that he copped to as soon as they were pointed out to him. He didn't let Rainie get away and I loved that.

Another great read.

127. Servicing the Target by Cherise Sinclair

Another good story from the Shadow Lands. Going in I didn't know how it would work with a Mistress.. loved the plot and love how some of the other charters stay current in the story.

128. Protecting His Own by Cherise Sinclair

Loved revisiting Master Nolan and Beth's story. Awesome story of these two people becoming foster parents then finally adoption. Nolan's character is the type of guy I think every woman wishes for, her great protector, her supporter. Beth's character is also strong which I like, she struggles like everyone else then finally gets her feet under her. Heartwarming story.

129. Dirty Filthy Rich Men by Laurelin Paige

This was so-so. Cold, controlling guy secretly loves a less fortunate girl and contrives to manipulate her life from a distance. For me it fell flat. It's not bad but I was just waiting for something more.

130. Dirty Filthy Rich Love by Laurelin Paige

Again, I expected more. Disappointing to be sure. I would have enjoyed the book more had the author stuck with original personal characteristics from the first book.

131. Knight's Mistress by C.C. Gibbs

Another light read. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

132. Knight's Game by C. C. Gibbs

This second book was fantastic, and I look forward to reading the last book in the series.

133. Conviction by Nicole Edwards

The first book in the series and a good read. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

134. Knight takes Queen by C. C. Gibbs

Dominic and Kate have so much love that they want the family together and grow old in happiness but like always things don't always work out the way you want. Kate needed to heal and Dominic was so scared didn't want to rock the boat, but together they find happiness again with each other.

135. Temptation: A Club Destiny Novel by Nicole Edwards

I am quickly falling in love with this series and all the characters. In this book we get to know Luke and Cole and Sierra and follow their complicated relationship. I also love how this author includes stories about supporting characters. Keeps you wanting more.

136. Addicted (Club Destiny) by Nicole Edwards

I am totally enjoying the flow of these books, how I am getting the story on all of the characters in the Club Destiny. I cant wait to read the next to see who the couples are this time!

137. Seduction (Club Destiny) by Nicole Edwards

I was looking forward to reading this installment with Ashley and Alex and was not disappointed. My only wish would be that they hadn't wasted so many years before succumbing to the obvious attraction they have for each other. Another great read!

138. Infatuation (Club Destiny) by Nicole Edwards

I enjoyed getting to know Tag, and I really enjoyed watching him fall. I really liked that not only did we get to know the new characters but we got to catch up with some old favorites.

139. Captivated (Club Destiny) by Nicole Edwards

Lucie and Kane had an affair five years ago that resulted in the birth of their daughter. But she kept it from Kane until now. As he gets to know his daughter, he also realizes he wants more with Lucie.

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140. Devotion: Club Destiny by Nicole Edwards

I really enjoyed this! What can I say Nicole Edwards does it again. The way she concludes the love story of Luke,Cole,and Sierra was just perfect the love those three share is incredible and their story couldn't been any more better like with all her books they just keep getting better.

141. Perception: Club Destiny by Nicole Edwards

Xander and Mercedes.... an interesting dynamic considering Xander is a full on dominant and Mercedes a Domme. It makes for some serious contemplation on what they want from each other. A really interesting story which I enjoyed very much.

142. Entrusted: (Club Destiny by Nicole Edwards

I enjoyed this. It was good to read more about Sam and Logan. Elijah was a good fit for them.

143. Adored: Club Destiny by Nicole Edwards

Another light filler book. It was sweet with a few sexy scenes thrown in for good measure. Other than that, not much to it at all. No real conflict therefore no resolution needed. But it was good to get a wrap up on Tag and McKenna's relationship.

144. Distraction: Club Destiny by Nicole Edwards

I really enjoyed Dylan and Sarah's story. Glad to see that two people that struggled so much can pull through and get their life on track. Great story and loved the characters.