End of 2009

I was just over at AAR and thought that I would see just how many books I read from the 2007 list this last year. It was a little humiliating to see I only read 6. I read and gave each book a rating 1-5 stars....

It Had To Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (#14)--4 stars
A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught (#39)--4.5 stars
Born in Fire by Nora Roberts (#57)--4 stars
Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (#59)--5 stars
Born in Ice by Nora Roberts (#93)--4.5 stars
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Sighn (#100)--5 stars

I really didn't set out to read any of them I just happened to. I really need to set my mind to reading these though since I am part of the group at Shelfari and a member of this blog too. I will try to post more often....once a year just is not cutting it. I didn't write reviews for all these books but what I did I put on my personal blog. I would be happy to copy them over here though if anyone is interested.

So, out with the old 2009 and in with a fresh start to 2010. Here's to reading the AAR top 100 and to posting more on our blog!

#98 The Notorious Rake by Mary Balogh

Genre: Regency Historical Romance

Pub. Date: 1992

Sensuality: Subtle

Ratings:

AAR: A

Amazon.com: 4.5 stars

Book Description:

Lord Edmond Waite is a libertine and rake; Mary, Lady Mornington, is something of a bluestocking. They have nothing whatsoever in common except for one shared night of passion during a severe thunderstorm. But Edmond cannot forget Mary, and soon she begins to learn that he is not quite the sleazy villain she had thought him.

Mary Balogh won Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Regency Short Stories in 1993.

Have you read this already?

Did you love it/hate it?

Does it deserve to be on AAR's Top 100 romance novels?

If you haven't read it are you going to? Is it sitting in your TBR pile waiting to be read?

Please leave a comment let me know what you think!!

#99 ~ The Prize by Julie Garwood

Genre: Medieval

Ratings:

AAR ~ A

Amazon.com ~ 4.5 stars

Back of the Book: In the resplendence of William the Conqueror's London court, the lovely Saxon captive, Nicholaa was forced to choose a husband from the assembled Norman nobles. She chose Royce, a baron warrior whose fierce demeanor could not conceal his chivalrous and tender heart. Resourceful, rebellious and utterly naive, Nicholaa vowed to bend Royce to her will, despite the whirlwind of feelings he aroused in her. Ferocious in battle, seasoned in passion, Royce was surprised by the depth of his emotion whenever he caressed his charming bride.
In a climate of utmost treachery, where Saxons still intrigued against their Norman invaders. Royce and Nicholas revelled in their precious new love...a fervent bond soon to be disrupted by the call of blood, kin and country!

Have you read this already? Did you love it/hate it? Does it deserve to be on AAR's Top 100 romance novels?

If you haven't read it are you going to? Is it sitting in your TBR pile waiting to be read?
Please leave a comment let me know what you think!!

#100 Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh

Book 1 in the Psy-Changeling Series

Back Cover: In a world that denies emotions, where the ruling Psy punish any sign of desire, Sascha Dunca must conceal the feelings that brand her as flawed. To reveal them would be to sentence herself to the horror of "rehabilitation"- the complete psychic erasure of everything she ever was....

Both human and animal, Lucas Hunter is a changeling hungry for te very sensations the Psy disdain. After centuries of uneasy coexistence, these two races are now on the verge of war over the brutal murders of several changeling women. Lucas is determined to find the Psy killer who butchered his packmate, and Sascha is his ticket into their closely gurarded society. But he soon discovers that this ice-cold Psy is very capable of passion-and that the animal in him is fascinated by her. Caught between their conflicting worlds, Lucas and Sascha must remain bound to their identities-or sacrifice everything for a taste of darkest tempation.

Genre: Alternate Reality Romance

Ratings

AAR - A

Romantic Times - 4.5 stars

Amazon - 5 stars

Let's talk about it!!

I thought it would be fun to take each title and have a discussion about it.
Have you read the book yet? Do you have it in your TBR pile? Have you decided that it's not a book you are going to read? Is it a title you are really looking forward to reading?

If you have read it? Did you like it? Hate it?

I'm going to start with #1oo and count down to #1. I will post a new title every few days.

Does everyone like this idea?

Top 100 Romances Part 5

Top 100 Romances, November 2007

81. Morning Glory Lavryle Spencer, American Historical, 1990

82. Worth Any Price Lisa Kleypas, European Historical, 2003

83. Winter Garden Adele Ashworth, European Historical, 2000

84. My Dearest Enemy Connie Brockway, European Historical, 1998

85. Where Dreams Begin Lisa Kleypas, European Historical, 2000

86. Devil's Cub Georgette Heyer, Classic, 1932

87. Gone Too Far Suzanne Brockmann, Contemporary, 2003

88. Anyone But You Jennifer Crusie, Contemporary, 1996

89. For My Lady's Heart Laura Kinsale, Medieval, 1993

90. Rising Tides Nora Roberts, Contemporary, 1998

91. Lover Revealed J. R. Ward, Paranormal, 2007

92. Open Season Linda Howard, Contemporary, 2001

93. Born In Ice Nora Roberts, Contemporary, 1996

94. Ransom Julie Garwood, Medieval, 1999

95. Venetia Georgette Heyer, Classic, 1958

96. Miss Wonderful Loretta Chase, European Historical, 2004

97. Ain't She Sweet Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Contemporary, 2004

98. The Notorious Rake Mary Balogh, European Historical, 1992

99. The Prize Julie Garwood, Medieval, 1991

100. Slave To Sensation Nalini Singh, Paranormal, 2006

Top 100 Romances Part 4

Top 100 Romances, November 2007

61. After The Night Linda Howard, Contemporary, 1995

62. Lady Sophia's Lover Lisa Kleypas, European Historical, 2002

63. The Secret Pearl Mary Balogh, European Historical, 1991

64. Once and Always Judith McNaught, European Historical, 1987

65. More Than A Mistress Mary Balogh, European Historical, 2000

66. Untie My Heart Judith Ivory, European Historical, 2002

67. See Jane Score Rachel Gibson, Contemporary, 2003

68. The Rake Mary Jo Putney, European Historical, 1998

69. Dragonfly in Amber Diana Gabaldon, Time-Travel, 1992

70. Perfect Judith McNaught, Contemporary, 1993

71. Whitney, My Love Judith McNaught, European Historical, 1985

72. The Duke Gaelen Foley, European Historical, 2000

73. One Perfect Rose Mary Jo Putney, European Historical, 1997

74. Shattered Rainbows Mary Jo Putney, European Historical, 1996

75. The Windflower Laura London, Historical/Pirate, 1984

76. Dream A Little Dream Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Contemporary, 1998

77. Frederica Georgette Heyer, Classic, 1965

78. Passion Lisa Valdez, European Historical, 2005

79. Voyager Diana Gabaldon, Time-Travel, 1994

80. The Lady's Tutor Robin Schone, European Historical, 1999

Top 100 Romances Part 3

Top 100 Romances, November 2007

41. Sea Swept Nora Roberts, Contemporary, 1998

42. Ravished Amanda Quick, European Historical, 1992

43. Then Came You Lisa Kleypas, European Historical, 1993

44. To Die For Linda Howard, Contemporary, 2005

45. Something Wonderful Judith McNaught, European Historical, 1988

46. This Heart of Mine Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Contemporary, 2001

47. The Serpent Prince Elizabeth Hoyt, European Historical, 2007

48. Suddenly You Lisa Kleypas, European Historical, 2001

49. The Proposition Judith Ivory, European Historical, 1999

50. Honors Splendor Julie Garwood, Medieval, 1987

51. Saving Grace Julie Garwood, Medieval, 1993

52. Jane Eyre Charlotte Bronte, Classic, 1847

53. When He Was Wicked Julia Quinn, European Historical, 2004

54. Persuasion Jane Austen, Classic, 1818

55. All Through The Night Connie Brockway, European Historical, 1997

56. It Happened One Autumn Lisa Kleypas, European Historical, 2005

57. Born In Fire Nora Roberts, Contemporary, 1994

58. Thunder and Roses Mary Jo Putney, European Historical, 1993

59. Kiss An Angel Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Contemporary, 1996

60. Out Of Control Suzanne Brockmann, Contemporary, 2002