Mate Set by Laurann Dohner

Mate Set by Laurann Dohner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Every year Mika visits her Uncle for vacation, as a human her Uncle keeps a protective stance on her not wanting her to risk mating with a werewolf. Mika doesn't feel it would be a problem, especially since none have ever shown interest in her. Craving chocolate, Mika decides to walk to the store in the evening not realizing she has just placed herself in danger, it is mating season for werewolves and they are possessed more by desire than coherent thoughts.

Grady, a half breed, comes across a human woman trying to get away from four werewolves when he comes to her rescue. Before she can get a way though, his wolf needs to be tamed causing an intimate, if not embarrassing scene between them. Mika is willing to shrug it off though, expecting never to see Grady again. Until her Uncle assigns one of his enforcer's to be her bodyguard for the remainder of the stay.

Grady has vowed never to mate with a human, but Mika is a temptation that is becoming difficult to resist.

You could give me a book with no cover, description, or hint to what it is about and put Laurann Dohner's name on it and I would feel like I was getting the best present in the world. It always surprises me how good her books are, this one was primal, erotic, and full of surprises. 4.5.

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CastleGates Legacy by Tammie Flowers

CastleGates Legacy by Tammie Flowers


"Betrayed once and vowing never to give his heart to another again, Cade de Montgomery is not prepared for the injured beauty he comes across on his morning ride."

Full review on Sensual Reads
http://sensualreads.com/?p=8248

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Stephanie Plum Reading Challenge

Stephanie Plum Reading Challenge

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the Stephanie Plum Reading Challenge hosted by Darlene's Book Nook!

There are so many books in this series that I have decided to make this a Perpetual Reading Challenge, which means that there is no ending date! Take as much time as you need to finish the series.

I have always wanted to read this series, especially now more than ever since the first novel is the basis for a major motion picture starring Katherine Heigl opening in theatres on January 27, 2012! Since I could not find anyone else hosting this challenge, I thought I would give it a whirl!

The books in the Stephanie Plum series (including the Stephanie Plum Between the Numbers/Holiday Novels series) by Janet Evanovich are (this is the order in which the books are written):

1. One for the Money (Stephanie Plum, Book #1)
2. Two for the Dough (Stephanie Plum, Book #2)
3. Three to Get Deadly (Stephanie Plum, Book #3)
4. Four to Score (Stephanie Plum, Book #4)
5. High Five (Stephanie Plum, Book #5)
6. Hot Six (Stephanie Plum, Book #6)
7. Seven Up (Stephanie Plum, Book #7)
8. Hard Eight (Stephanie Plum, Book #8)
9. Visions of Sugar Plums (Stephanie Plum Between the Numbers/Holiday Novel, Book #1)
10. To the Nines (Stephanie Plum, Book #9)
11. Ten Big Ones (Stephanie Plum, Book #10)
12. Eleven on Top (Stephanie Plum, Book #11)
13. Twelve Sharp (Stephanie Plum, Book #12)
14. Plum Lovin' (Stephanie Plum Between the Numbers/Holiday Novel, Book #2)
15. Lean Mean Thirteen (Stephanie Plum, Book #13)
16. Plum Lucky (Stephanie Plum Between the Numbers/Holiday Novel, Book #3)
17. Fearless Fourteen (Stephanie Plum, Book #14)
18. Plum Spooky (Stephanie Plum Between the Numbers/Holiday Novel, Book #4)
19. Finger Lickin' Fifteen (Stephanie Plum, Book #15)
20. Sizzling Sixteen (Stephanie Plum, Book #16)
21. Smokin' Seventeen (Stephanie Plum, Book #17)
22. Explosive Eighteen (Stephanie Plum, Book #18)

Please read below for the challenge guidelines.

Stephanie Plum Reading Challenge

Here are the challenge details:

1. This is a perpetual challenge, which means there is no end date. You will finish the challenge whenever you finish the series! Take as much time as you need.

2. The challenge will begin on January 1, 2012. You can join the challenge at any time, whether you haven't yet started the series or are already halfway through.

3. This challenge can cross-over to your other reading challenges.

4. You do not need a blog to participate! If you are not a blogger, you can post your reviews at Goodreads, Shelfari, or LibraryThing and link them up here.

5. All formats of books are acceptable: Bound copies, e-books, and audiobooks (as long as they are unabridged).

6. There will be link-ups for your reviews on a quarterly basis, which will be posted on THIS page.

7. There will be a link for your wrap-up post at the end of the year.

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What's Beside Your Bed?

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I'm changing things up. This is basically an adult book blogger version of What Are You Reading? But I want to let people who don't have blog to join in too. So I've added a step for those of you who'd like to join but don't want to actually link up. All you have to do is...

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TBR Intervention

Just found this and it seems like a great way to eliminate one book from my pile.

For this upcoming week choosing
Cowboy Trouble by Joanne Kennedy


If you want to join TBRIC, please link-up below:

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2.	April @ Books4Juliet (Host)	6.	Brittani @ Hope, Faith & Books
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Lydia's Twin Tempation by Heather Rainier

Lydia's Twin Temptation by Heather Rainier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Out of all the Divine Creek books this is the one I have been waiting with the most anticipation for, I can't recall what book Clayton and Chance were introduced in, I think it was Heavenly Angel, but I have been eager for this story to unfold and it did not disappoint.

Chef Lydia Webster moved to Fort Stockton with a job offer that looked like it would bolster her career, only to find out it fell through and ended up getting a job at Cafe Oasis with a handsy sleazy manager who she has been able to keep at arm's length. Finding her stuff stolen out of her dingy motel room is just about the last straw for her.

Chance can't wait to see Lydia again, he has slowly been building up the courage to ask her out even though they live so far apart. His twin Clayton is interested too, but cannot see how a relationship would work out long distance. When Chance sees the opportunity to offer Lydia a job at the ranch cooking for the hands, he hopes she will accept it. Laying it all on the line, he shares with her what he hopes will develop into a meaningful relationship between the three if she is willing to try.

A huge fulfilling sigh..loved it.

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Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston

Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Blayne Thorpe is a spirited wolf dog whose thoughts and actions run a hundred miles a minute. She has caught the interest of Bo Novikov, the seven feet, 400 lb shifter and notorious hockey player who has a reputation of being just plain mean. Blayne decides Bo needs a life and to be happy, this is the opening that Bo needs to convince Blayne he wants her to be happy. Danger lurks in the background though as hybrid shifters are being kidnapped and tortured to fight in the pits until their death, and Blayne is the next one on their list.

What a wonderful series, absolutely relished in every page. This was hilarious, captivating, and just pure out fun

*Just reread, I have to say this is probably my favorite of the series. I love Bo....can I please have him for Christmas.

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