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Saturday, January 5, 2013

My Favourites of 2012!!

What an amazing year in books! My shelves are overflowing and my Kindle has so many books on it that I've lost count. 2012 was such a great year for me reading-wise because I discovered Contemporary Romance novels. My Contemporary kick started off with The Vincent Boys by Abbi Glines, and I never looked back. Thus, my TBR of fantasy/paranormal books was sorely neglected.

The funny thing is that every book that I was anticipating to read in 2012, I didn't read! Maybe because they were all fantasy novels and 2012 was all about Contemporary Romance for me. Go ahead and check out my Favourites of 2011 for a refresher in what I read and loved in 2011.

As for 2012, well, I fell in love, I had my heart broken, I cried, I sulked, and I laughed. That's what I love so much about books; I am always being affected in some way by a well-written story.

Favourite Book Covers

Stitch - Samantha Durante

The Vincent Boys - Abbi Glines

Easy - Tammara Webber

Endlessly - Kiersten White

The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden - Jessica Sorensen

Favourite Couples

Jacqueline & Lucas - Easy

Alex & Aiden - Deity

Ashton & Beau - The Vincent Brothers

Piper & Victor - The Owens Legacy: Revelations

Favourite Female Character

Alex Andros - Deity

Runner Up:

Scout Donovan - Destiny Binds

Favourite Male Character

Lucas Maxfield - Easy

Runner Up:

Daemon Black - Obsidian

Exciting New Series

Crossroads - J.J. Bonds

Fallen too Far - Abbi Glines

Lux Series - Jennifer L. Armentrout

Favourite Books (Read in 2012)

Obsidian - Jennifer L. Armentrout

Easy - Tammara Webber

The Vincent Boys - Abbi Glines

Pure - Jennifer L. Armentrout

Destiny Binds - Tammy Blackwell

Fallen Crest High - Tijan

Fallen Too Far - Abbi Glines

Deity - Jennifer L. Armentrout

While it Lasts - Abbi Glines

Hollowland - Amanda Hocking

Most Anticipated Releases of 2013

Apollyon - Jennifer L. Armentout

Never Too Far - Abbi Glines

Suddenly Royal - Nichole Chase

The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die - April Henry

The Summer I Became a Nerd - Leah Rae Miller

I would love to hear what your favourites of 2012 were, so stop by and leave a comment. :)

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Who is your fictional boyfriend/girlfriend?

Don't deny it. We all have a fictional boyfriend or girlfriend that we want to get with. One who we daydream about and swoon (and sometimes drool) over. Now is the time to mark your territory and make your intentions clear. Spill, everyone, I'll go first!

(In no particular order)

1. Frederick Wentworth - Persuasion by Jane Austen

Oh, you want me back? Even though I led you on, broke your heart and condemned myself to a life as a spinster? Are you sure you want me back? Even if you hadn't written me that letter, I still would have taken you back! Now, kiss me in a gentleman-like manner and restore my good name.

2. Heathcliff - Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

Orphan. Check. Obsessive. Check. Vengeful. Check. Ladies, we now have a lover who would go to any lengths to have us and, for as long as he lives, will never get over us. I think he deserves a little credit for that. Even if he is a little cuckoo.

3. Vronsky - Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

Passionate and handsome, Vronksy is one usually overlooked. Maybe because he represents infidelity and the breakdown of a marriage. I say, these things happen and are not that unusual in our society, although I, and many others, would never do anything like that. Yet, he's on my list. Why? The passion he feels for Anna is undeniable and if she can be swayed by him, so can I (only fictitiousy, of course)

4. Mr Darcy - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Two Austen men made it onto my list. She has a knack for writing great men, doesn't she? Let's see. He saved the reputation of my family and there is clearly something building between us. The banter back and forth, the hot and cold relationship, and we have a winner! Where are the Mr Darcy's of the 21st century?

5. Dimitri Belikov - Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

My hot, older mentor who I can't have an open relationship with? Sounds like the perfect set-up for a forbidden one. He's mature, has a career, can protect me, listens and, did I mention, he's hot? Dimitri, can we please have private lessons together? I promise to wipe the drool off my face.

6. Daemon Black - Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout

He is the newest addition to my list. He is also arrogant and um...*loses all train of thought thinking about him* Who's Daemon, you ask? Only my ridiculously gorgeous next-door-neighbour who insists on walking around without a shirt on. *shrugs* Heck, I'm not complaining. Now, this is a home with a view.

Honourable Mentions:

Adrian Ivashkov - Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Roman - Succubus series by Richelle Mead
Dorian - Dark Swan series by Richelle Mead (Like Austen, Richelle Mead has a knack for writing irresistible men.)

I'm sure I've forgotten plenty of others but this is where you guys come in. Share your fictional boyfriends/girlfriends in the comments! (Let's keep this to novels only.)

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

My Favourites of 2011!

I have read a lot of great books this year. I have come to know great characters and amazing new worlds that I didn't want to leave. I have fallen in love, become angry and even cried. I have had to sadly farewell some of my favourite series and opened up my mind (and bookshelf) to new ones. That is the beauty of books and I can't imagine a world without them.

So, without further ado, here are my favourite lists for 2011!

Favourite Book Covers:

Daimon - Jennifer Armentrout