M/M Romance Group November Reading Challenge

I haven't participated in any reading challenges in ages, so I thought I'd give this one an unofficial go

1. Look for Circles Day (11/2): Read a book where The MC's Friends are Their Real Family or read a book with a circle somewhere on the cover.
2. First Auto Show (11/3): On Nov. 3, 1990 the First Auto Show was held and Nov. 7, 1869 marks the date of the first city to city bike race (Paris to Rouen). To commemorate, read a book with a car or bike on the cover, a book where an MC rides any type of bike or read from the Gay Sex in a Car/Truck List.
3. National Donut Day (11/5): Indulge yourself with a kinky, hot book, perhaps from Kinky Fuckery All the Damned Time or Sex In Places Other Than A Bedroom.
4. Marooned Without A Compass (11/6): Find a book with the words "North", "South", "East" or "West" in the title, series title or author name. Or find a book with all of the letters N/S/E/W in the title or series title.
5. Clean Your Refrigerator Day (11/15): Read one of the 3 oldest books on your TBR or one of the 3 lowest rated books on your TBR.
6. False Confession Day (11/21): Read a Mystery! Best Gay Mystery, Genre-Mystery-Whodunit.
7. Red Planet Day (11/28): Read a book with red on the cover, the word "Red" in the title, or from Genre-Sci Fi.
8. Stay At Home Day (11/3): Read a book featuring a hobby you like/would like so much you'll stay at home to do it. Or, a book where the MC has a career you like/would like so much that you don't want to stay home!
9. Group Hug: Read one of the group's Love's Landscapes Stories OR read a book by an author of one of the stories you've already enjoyed
10. Choice: Use an Author of the Month (AOM) selection, a Pick it for Me book, another challenge book or a book from your TBR


Bonus: The European Union (EU) was formed in November of 1993. Celebrate by reading a book Set in the EU.

Books Read in October

☊ ✓ 
Audiobooks:
☊ Written in Red by Anne Bishop

New Series/Authors:

Continuing Series:

Stand Alones/Non-Fiction:

Goodreads MM Group and Other Short Stories

Books Read in September

☊ ✓ 
Audiobooks:
☊ Written in Red by Anne Bishop

New Series/Authors:

Continuing Series:

Stand Alones/Non-Fiction:

Goodreads MM Group and Other Short Stories

Review: Unraveling Chase

Unraveling Chase by J.J. Scotts

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



3.5* Ultimately, I did enjoy Unraveling Chase, but I had a couple problems. First, there wasn't much Liam/Chase time. Chase and Liam are apart for nearly 2/3rds of the book, and what time they do spend together was in bed, which I'm not complaining about, exactly since JJ Scotts knows how to write a sex scene, but I'd like to see more of them outside the bedroom, especially considering the revelations made in this book. Which takes me to my second problem -- we finally find out how Chase got his scar, but the way we found out was a little disappointing. Nicole tells Liam the story of what happened. I'm glad I finally know, but wish Chase had been the one to tell Liam the story. What saved this story for me, were the sections told from Chase's perspective. It was nice to get inside of his head for a change and start to understand what makes him tick. This is definitely a must read if you're a fan of the series!



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Books Read in August

☊ ✓ 
Audiobooks:
✓ Hidden by Kendra Elliot
Fatal Affair by Marie Force DNF
☊ Written in Red by Anne Bishop

New Series/Authors:
Hell & High Water by Charlie Cochet
On Edge by T.C. Blue
An Old-Fashioned Love Song by Michelle K. Grant
Five Dates by Amy Jo Cousins
GI Joe Holiday by Amberly Smith
The Last Cannoli by Tali Spencer
Plan B by SJD Peterson

Continuing Series:
Cross & Crown by Abigail Roux
By the Balls by Mia Watts
She's Got Balls by Mia Watts
Gay for Pay by Kim Dare
Gayday! Gayday! by Kim Dare
Gay Man Seeks Same by Kim Dare
Unraveling Chase by JJ Scots

Stand Alones/Non-Fiction:
Games Boys Play by Zoe X. Rider
Superhero by Eli Easton

Goodreads MM Group and Other Short Stories
Gravitational Force by C.M. Walker
Fireworks by William Cooper
The Hate Game by Hennessee Andrews
Three Strikes by Piper Vaughn
Seduction by Lou Harper
Making It Work by Cari Z.
Seconds by Megan Derr
To the End by Kathleen Hayes
High Five Dive by Adrian Fridge
In a While New Light by Marie L. Nickett
Man of the Match by Lane Swift
Exposed by Bette Browne
Don't Name the Puppy by R.D. Hero
Busted by Sofia Grey
Expect the Unexpected by Lou Slyvre
All I Ever Wanted by Lauren Lewis
Knickers in a Twist by Ofelia Gränd
eXtreme Homecoming by Jennah Scott
Fighting Dirty by Olley White
More Than He Can See by Nicole Forcine
Taken by the Rookie by J.J. Scotts
Where You Hurt the Most by Anne Brooke
The Anchor Tattoo and the Pistachio Dream by Paula Coots
Waiting, Hoping, Wishing by Nic Starr
Not One Word by Kim Dare
The Wallbanger by Reneé George
The Raven's Luck by Laylah Hunter
Pink Lace and Stolen Hearts by J.C. Wallace
A Million Truths by M.C. Houle
We the Calari of Calar III by Wart Hill
That's Who I Am by Jayden Brooks
A.S.H.E.R. by Kallysten
Gaps in Your Soul by Shayla Kersten
The Man Cave by LA Witt
Love's First Kiss by Jambrea Jo Jones
Trunk'd by Tam Ames
January Thaw by Lilith Duvalier
One Night Contract by Lilith Duvalier
Clicking by Alex Gale
Dogwatch by Kiernan Kelly

ROR Fall 2014 Challenge

Fall 2014 Challenge List (Sep, Oct, Nov)
1-A cover that reminds you of Autumn


2-Book set in a small town


3-Read a Paranormal Romance or Urban Fantasy (for Halloween)


4-Book with a virginal hero (http://www.likesbooks.com/virginal.html)


5-Choose a title that is an alliteration (Simply Sinful, Fearless Fourteen)


6-Heroes in Pursuit (http://www.likesbooks.com/pursuit.html)


7-Hero or heroine is a cook, baker or chef (thinking thanksgiving)


8-Published in a fall month (any year)


9-Tattered or dog-eared copy (sweetbottom suggestion)


10-Your name is part of authors/characters name (nightengale suggestion)


11-Favorite on a friends shelf


12-Book in a series you've been meaning to get back to AKA That Long Lost Friend Series


13-Book with an animal on the cover


14-Beg, Borrow, Or Steal (ok don't steal)--read a book that you didn't have to pay for (a kindle freebie, library book, friend loan, etc.)


15-Readers Choice

Thinking About Ratings

So I just finished this book called Snagged by Jet Mykles and my response when I finished it was "meh."  It was written well, but it just didn't grab me.  I didn't really care about the MCs or believe in their HEA.  It just didn't work for me, so at first I rated it 3 stars, but then I thought about all the other books I've rated 3 stars and what does that rating really mean to me?  So I've decided, for my own good to really think about what each rating means and define the different ratings here:

So here it goes:

5 stars - brilliant, couldn't stop reading, loved the MCs.  It doesn't mean the novel is perfect - there might be some issues, but I just don't care, because I'm so caught up in the story.  Oh and everyone I know must read this book now!!!  And I will definitely re-read it.

4.5 stars - almost a 5 star but there are a few little issues that bother me enough that it doesn't get 5 stars.  Also a book I must share with my book friends and I'll likely re-read it.

4 stars - really good read.  Kept my attention, really liked the plot, characters, etc...not perfect.  Might re-read and will definitely recommend to my friends.

3.5 stars - very good, but something is missing.  I'd still recommend it but probably won't re-read.

3 stars - good, not great.  Might recommend but probably won't re-read.

2.5 stars - okay probably won't recommend and definitely won't re-read.

2 stars - meh - this book did nothing for me and unless someone can convince me otherwise, I'm not going to be looking for other books by this author.

1 star (I don't think I've ever rated anything 1.5 stars) - so bad, either the plot or the characters or the writing that either I force myself to finish it or I DNF it.  Painful to read even.

So my stream of consciousness definitions for my different grades.  I'll probably come back and clean them up a bit but this is a good start!

ROR Summer 2014 Challenge

1) Read a book with a Tormented Heroine (http://www.likesbooks.com/torment.html)


2) Read a book with an animal on the cover or has an animal strongly featured within the book (http://www.likesbooks.com/pets.html)


3)Read a book that has a beachy feel to it (either set on a beach/island or has one on the cover)


4)Read a book with a reference to time in the title (Midnight, tomorrow, morning, today, etc.)


5)Read a new to you author


6)Surprise book (close your eyes and point to a book off your shelf to read)


7)Read a book published in the 90's


8)Read a book based solely on the cover (don't read the synopsis just go by the cover!)


9)Read a book by an author that has published under multiple names (Part 1)


10)Now read a book by that author's pseudonym (Part 2)


11)Read a book that tickles your funny bone (http://www.likesbooks.com/funny.html)


12)Read a book that has 6 words in the title (for the sixth month June)


13)Choose an author you consider "hit or miss"


14)Readers Choice


15)Readers Choice

Books Read in July

Audiobooks:
✓ Vanished by Kendra Elliot 
✓ Fatal Affair by Marie Force

New Series/Authors:
✓ Pinned by Maris Black
✓ Gaydar by Kim Dare
✓ Hot Ticket by K.A. Mitchell
✓ Snagged by Jet Mykles

Continuing Series:
✓ Gay Best Friend by Kim Dare
✓ Gay Until Graduation by Kim Dare
✓ Smitten by Maris Black
✓ Time to Do by Kim Dare
✓ Gay Like You by Kim Dare

Stand Alones/Non-Fiction:
✓ Somebody Nice! by Raine O'Tierny
✓ Total Immersion by Ellis Carrington
✓ Academic Pursuits by Lou Harper
✓ The Computer Tutor by Ryan Field
✓ Midnight Reader: Twelve Erotic Tales by Jeff Funk
✓ Seven Hits! by Brad Vance
✓ No Homo by RemainNameless
✓ Pledge Class and Other College Boy Erotica by Neil S. Plakcy
✓ Three Lambs by Neil S. Plakcy
✓ Not Alone by Sonja Spencer
✓ The Three of Us by Stephen del Mar
✓ Mistletoe and Submission by Kim Dare
✓ Eight Inches by Sean Wolfe (DNF)
✓ Under Pretenses by Jessa Ryan

Goodreads MM Group and Other Free Stories
✓ Stalking Dreams by Leta Blake
✓ Open Tackle by L.C. Chase
✓ Good Breeding by J.L. Merrow
✓ The Pickup by Zoe X. Rider
✓ Better Than New by Charley Descoteaux
✓ The Layover by Megan Erickson
✓ Carte Blanche by Nash Summers
✓ Blurring the Lines by J.M. Snyder
✓ Love in the Library by J.M. Snyder
✓ Money's Worth by J.M. Snyder
✓ Best Friends J.M. Snyder
✓ My Online Secret Admirer by J. Tomas
✓ The Name on My Wrist by J.M. Snyder
✓ Lakeside Reunion by Liz Winters
✓ Joy Ride by J.M. Snyder
✓ Caught by J. Tomas
✓ Dirty Little Virgin by Ryan Field
✓ I Spy Pecan Pie by Anna Birmingham
✓ We're Both Straight, Right? by Jamie Fessenden
✓ Hairy, Horny and Over Here by J.L. Merrow
✓ Stroke His Cox by J.L. Merrow
✓ A Walk in the Dark by Kate McMurray
✓ Quintessential by J.M. Snyder
✓ Tech Support by J.M. Snyder
✓ Battle of the Bands by J.M. Snyder
✓ Down the Basement by Ryan Field
✓ Plummet by Dawn Kimberly Johnson
✓ Steamy Reunion by Jambrea Jo Jones
✓ A Taste of Midnight by Keira Andrews
✓ Letting Go by C.J. Anthony
✓ Achievement: Tentacle Lust by N.K. Layne
✓ Because of You by Penny Brandon
✓ Strange Charm by A. Phallus Si

Books Read in June

Audiobooks:
☊ The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean

New Series/Authors:

Continuing Series:

Stand Alones/Non-Fiction:

Goodreads MM Group and Other Free Stories

Books Read in May

Audiobooks:
☊ The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean

New Series/Authors:
✓ Inseparable by Chris Scully
✓ Let It Go by Mercy Celeste
✓ Private Dicks by Katie Allen
✓ Alaska by Kim Fielding
✓ Bound by Honor by SE Jakes
✓ Fireman's Carry by Charlie Richardson
✓ Necessity's Door by Fiona Glass
✓ Shane's Submission by Erin M. Leaf

Continuing Series:
✓ With Chase by JJ Scotts
✓ When Adam Kissed Me by Chris Scully
☞ Daylight Again by SE Jakes

Stand Alones/Non-Fiction:
✓ Sucked by Mia Watts
✓ Stranger on the Shore by Josh Lanyon
✓ Taxes and TARDIS by N.R. Walker
✓ Just Kiss Me by Kyann Waters

Goodreads MM Group and Other Free Stories

Books Read in April

Since I didn't do an April Books to Read post, I'm just going to list all the books I read in April instead and get back to the regular post for May.

Audiobooks:
Do or Die by Suzanne Brockmann

New Series/Authors:
Dirty Deeds by SE Jakes
Southern Winterland by Taylor V. Donovan
Treasured by Cari Z.
Initiation by Maris Black
Rough in the Saddle by Hennessee Andrews
Weekend Boyfriend by Kyann Waters
Autumn Fire by Cameron D. James

Continuing Series:
Daybreak by Kiera Andrews
The Only One Who Matters by Cat Grant and LA Witt
With Chase by JJ Scotts

Stand Alones/Non-Fiction:
The Accidental Cupid by Xavier Mayne
Fall Hard by JL Merrow
Reading Between the Lines by Jane Davitt
Guarding My Heart by S.C. Wynne

Goodreads MM Group and Other Free Stories:
BTW I Love You by Nico Jaye
Heart in Hand by L.T. Ville
Carry On by Cam Kennedy
The Meet by William Cooper
B-Sides by Cheryl Nitely
You Melted Me by Kari Gregg
Sincerely, Terryn by Erin Shaw
The Touch of Hope by Brandon Shire
Great Catch by Megan Slayer
Life Drawings by Jane Davitt
Animal Magnetism by Willow Scarlett
Nothing's Missing Now by Westbrooke Jameson
Red by Belinda McBride
Pickup Lines by Kathleen Hayes
Right Hand Red by Daniel Keane
Cartoon Logic by Andrea Speed
Smartass by Lynn Lorenz
Strip, Please by Jenna Wade
Smoky Glimpses by Nicole Forcine

Where Have I Been?

Well, I sort of forgot to post my April books read post and it's a third of the way through May and I'm just getting around to posting something.  Yes, I've been neglecting my blog and Shelfari and only really updating my reading list on Goodreads.  I don't know what's up with me, but my online interactions have been nearly nil lately.
 
When I really think about though, I think two things are going on - work is overwhelming and a lot of my book centered energy has been focused on updating my calibre library, since I finally have my own computer.  My library is updated; now I'll just update as I add things (unless I decide to add or change things in calibre), so that takes away one issue.  The other one - work - isn't going to get better any time soon and I do want to get back to chatting with my Shelfari friends.  I think the other problem there is that we aren't reading similar books anymore, so there isn't as much to talk about.  Oh well, it's still worth it for seeing what everyone is reading and what's going on in everyone's life.

Review: Guarding My Heart

Guarding My Heart by S.C. Wynne

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Really cute story. I was a little worried about how a romance between a guy and his bodyguard would work, but I thought it was handled pretty well. There was a bit of a suspense aspect to the story too, which is always a nice addition, but as with the other S.C. Wynne book I read, what I really enjoy is her voice and her sense of humor.



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ROR Spring Challenge 2014 (4/15)

1. I love a Fairy Tale (http://www.likesbooks.com/fairytale.html)


2. M is for March (books with the title that starts with an M)


3. A is for April (book with the word "And" in the title)


4. M is May (Author's first/last name starting with an M)
Hard Tail by J. L. Merrow 4★s

5. S is for Spring (read a book that the hero's name starts with an S...first or last)


6. Read a 5 star book from a Shelfarian Friend's book shelf


7. Who doesn't like a good nail biter? (Read a Romantic Suspense book)
Mexican Heat by Laura Baumbauch and Josh Lanyon 4★s

8. Days are getting longer (read a book at least 500 pages)
Do or Die by Suzanne Brockmann (listening now)

9. Nights are getting shorter (read a novella)
My Fair Dork by Daisy Harris 3.5★s

10. Spring Cleaning (read a book you've had on your shelf forever!)
A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare (reading now)

11. Road Trip (read a book with a mode of transportation on the cover)


12. Read a book published in 2014
Ball & Chain by Abigail Roux 3.5★s

13. Read a book with only 1 word in the title


14. Reader's Choice


15. Reader's Choice #2

Books to Read in March

Audiobooks:
American Savage by Dan Savage
Do or Die by Suzanne Brockmann
Worst Ideas Ever by Daniel P. Kline

Library Books:
Cat Sense by John W.S. Bradshaw

New Series/Authors:
Jurassic Heart by Anna Martin
Mexican Heat by Laura Baumbach and Josh Lanyon
Muscling Through by J.L. Merrow
A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare
Seducing Professor Coyle by Darien Cox

Continuing Series:
Alien 'n' Outlaw by KC Burn
Ball & Chain by Abigail Roux
Once Upon a Winter's Eve by Tessa Dare
Shadowdance by Kristen Callihan
A Week to Be Wicked by Tessa Dare

Stand Alones/Non-Fiction:
Cameraman by Darien Cox
Following Chase by J.J. Scotts
Hard Tail by J.L. Merrow
Pricks and Pragmatism by J.L. Merrow
Top of the Rock by Warren Littlefield
Wight Mischief by J.L. Merrow

Goodreads MM Group and Other Free Stories
Fated by Lexi Ander
Stalking Dreams by Leta Blake
The Field of Someone Else's Dreams by Amelia C. Gormley
The Family We're Born With by Kaje Harper
Sycronicity by Keira Andrews
Dirty Pirate by Kyle Adams
#First Impressions #Second Chances by Heidi Belleau
What He Wants by Eden Cole
The Sentinel by Eden Winters
Close Encounters by Xara X. Xanakas
When I Saw You by Alicia Nordwell
Deep in the Count by Madison Parker
Sticking It by Kimber Vale
The Ideal Cut by Elinor Gray
The Best Part by Penny Wilder
No Boundaries by Alex Mar
Finding Bigfoot by Kate Islay
The Badass of His Dreams by Missy Welsh
The Price of Silence by Kate Pavelle
No Getting Over You by Suzanne Simon
Ass Over Teacup by Jackie Nacht
Open Arms and Open Eyes by Michelle K. Grant
BTW I Love You by Nico Jaye

Currently Reading:
Fated by Lexi Ander
Stalking Dreams by Leta Blake
A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare
Alien 'n' Outlaw by KC Burn
Wight Mischief by J.L. Merrow
BTW I Love You by Nico Jaye

Read:
The Field of Someone Else's Dreams by Amelia C. Gormley
The Family We're Born With by Kaje Harper
Sycronicity by Keira Andrews
Dirty Pirate by Kyle Adams
American Savage by Dan Savage
#First Impressions #Second Chances by Heidi Belleau
What He Wants by Eden Cole
Jurassic Heart by Anna Martin
Mexican Heat by Laura Baumbach and Josh Lanyon
Until We Meet Once More by Josh Lanyon
My Fair Dork by Daisy Harris
The Sentinel by Eden Winters
Close Encounters by Xara X. Xanakas
Muscling Through by J.L. Merrow
Seducing Professor Coyle by Darien Cox
Cameraman by Darien Cox
Pricks and Pragmatism by J.L. Merrow
Ball & Chain by Abigail Roux
Following Chase by J.J. Scotts
Hard Tail by J.L. Merrow
When I Saw You by Alicia Nordwell
Deep in the Count by Madison Parker
Sticking It by Kimber Vale
The Ideal Cut by Elinor Gray
The Best Part by Penny Wilder
No Boundaries by Alex Mar
Finding Bigfoot by Kate Islay
The Badass of His Dreams by Missy Welsh
The Price of Silence by Kate Pavelle
No Getting Over You by Suzanne Simon
Ass Over Teacup by Jackie Nacht
Open Arms and Open Eyes by Michelle K. Grant

Goodreads M/M Romance 2013 Best Books Challenge

Each year the members of the Goodreads M/M Romance Group vote on their favorite books in a variety of categories (here's the list and winners).  There are A LOT of categories (I just counted -- there are 42 categories!!) and each category lists the top three books which means there are a total of 126 books listed.  Luckily, many wind up winning in multiple categories, and I'd already read some of the books myself, so that makes it slightly more doable. :)

So, here's the list of the books that I own and I haven't read yet (with a big boost from a marathon purchasing binge on Kobo last weekend, with the help of a 90% off coupon).  I still have 21 books to borrow or wait for another awesome Kobo coupon code to pop up.  I have to admit though, that some of the descriptions of the books that I haven't bought yet, just didn't appeal to me AT ALL, so I might just stick with this list.  Who knows!

Own and I Can Read Now (24):
Abigail Roux (Pick a backlist book to read in 2014)
A Marked Man by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Bear, Otter, and the Kid by T.J. Klune
Blind Faith by N.R. Walker
Capture & Surrender by L.A. Witt
Ball & Chain by Abigail Roux
Double Full by Kindle Alexander
Family Man by Heidi Cullinan
Glitterland by Alexis Hall
In Plain Sight by Josh Lanyon
Josh Lanyon (Pick backlist book to read in 2014)
Love Has No Boundaries Anthology: Volume 10
Love Lessons by Heidi Cullinan
Nor Iron Bars a Cage by Kaje Harper
Not His Kiss to Take by Finn Marlowe
Plan B by S.J.D. Peterson
Prisoner 374215 by Angel Martinez
Sandrine Gasq-Dion (Book 1 Assassin/Shifter)
Sinner's Gin by Rhys Ford
Texas Pride by Kindle Alexander
The Current Between Us by Kindle Alexander
To Feel the Sun by Marie Sexton
Too Stupid to Live by Anne Tenino
Widdershins by Jordan L. Hawk

Need to Catch Up on Series First (6):
Bound for Keeps by S.E. Jakes*

Dirty Laundry by Heidi Cullinan*

Learning Curve by Kaje Harper*

Never a Hero by Marie Sexton*

Something Like Autumn by Jay Bell (Something Like...Series)
Spook Squad by Jordan Castillo Price (Psycop Series)

Books I've Read (4):

Last First Kiss by Piper Vaughn
My Roommate's a Jock? Well, Crap! by Wade Kelly

Quid Pro Quo by L.A. Witt

The Backup Boyfriend by River Jaymes

Review: Sixty Five Hours

Sixty Five Hours by N.R. Walker

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



4.5* I'm downgrading half a star because I think there was too much sex in this book. Crazy, I know. But the interactions between Cameron and Lucas outside of the bedroom were so wonderful, that I wanted more of those, not another sex scene (plus it started to get ridiculous and seem like it wasn't physically possible for them to do it yet again :-D). I highly recommend this if you want a well written, ultimately sweet but also super steamy enemies to lovers story. And did I mention that it's free! Go read it already!



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Books to Read in February

I'm going to add as I go, since planning ahead hasn't been working very well lately

Audiobooks:
How to Run with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper

Library Books:

New Series/Authors:
Blind Space by Marie Sexton
Gangster Country by Kade Boehme

A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare
Nora Roberts Land by Ava Miles
Sleep with the Lights On by Maggie Shayne (MADIOAS)
Spice 'n' Solace by KC Burn
Strain by Amelia C. Gormley
Being Chase by JJ Scotts

Continuing Series:
Bossy & the Brat by Daisy Harris
Cut & Run by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban (re-read)
Genius & the Jock by Daisy Harris
Miracle of the Bellskis by Astrid Amara
My Fair Dork by Daisy Harris
Payoff by L.A. Witt and Aleksandr Voinov
Shadowdance by Kristen Callihan

Stand Alones/Non-Fiction:
An Onanist's Journey to Reclaiming His Seed by K.A. Merikan
Ten in the Bin by N.R. Walker
Top of the Rock by Warren Littlefield

Goodreads Love Has No Boundaries and Other Free Stories
Stuck on You by Anna Birmingham
Louder Than Sirens, Louder Than Bells by K.D. Sarge
Hands-on Justice by Laurie Terson

Playing the Field by Penny Brandon

Superior Officer by Kim Dare

In His Shoes by K.A. Merikan

Bridges by M.J. O'Shea

Straight Roommate by Mandy Harban

Sixty Five Hours by N.R. Walker

First Kiss by J. Thomas

Gay Porn by Kim Dare

Rhys Has a Crush by Melanie Tushmore

War Games by Kim Dare

Currently Reading:

Read:
Stuck on You by Anna Birmingham
Miracle of the Bellskis by Astrid Amara

Blind Space by Marie Sexton

How to Run in a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper

Genius & the Jock by Daisy Harris

Bossy & the Brat by Daisy Harris

Louder Than Sirens, Louder Than Bells by K.D. Sarge

Hands-on Justice by Laurie Terson

Playing the Field by Penny Brandon

In His Shoes by K.A. Merikan

Bridges by M.J. O'Shea

Straight Roommate by Mandy Harban

Sixty Five Hours by N.R. Walker

An Onanist's Journey to Reclaiming His Seed by K.A. Merikan

First Kiss by J. Thomas

Ten in the Bin by N.R. Walker

Gay Porn by Kim Dare

Rhys Has a Crush by Melanie Tushmore

War Games by Kim Dare

Being Chase by JJ Scotts

Payoff by L.A. Witt and Aleksandr Voinov

Spice 'n' Solace by KC Burn

Strain by Amelia C. Gormley

Books to Read in January

Audiobooks:
Hunted by Kevin Hearne
Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster
How to Run with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper

Library Books:
Dinosaurs in the Attic by Douglas Preston

New Series/Authors:
The Assignment by Evangeline Anderson
The Backup Boyfriend by River Jaymes
College Boys by Daisy Harris
Frat Boy and Toppy by Anne Tenino

Frat House Troopers by Xavier Mayne
Gangster Country by Kade Boehme
Gold Digger by Aleksandr Voinov
The Gentleman's Keeper by Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon
His Roommate's Pleasure by Lana McGregor
My Roommate's a Jock?  Well, Crap! by Wade Kelly
A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare
Nora Roberts Land by Ava Miles
Provoked by Joanna Chambers
Quid Pro Quo by L. A. Witt and Aleksandr Voinov
Sleep with the Lights On by Maggie Shayne (MADIOAS)

Continuing Series:
Bossy and the Brat by Daisy Harris
Cut & Run by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban (re-read)
The Diva and the Frat Boy by Daisy Harris
Love, Hypothetically by Anne Tenino
Personal Demon by Kelley Armstrong
Player and the Prude by Daisy Harris
Pride and Politics by Daisy Harris
Take It Off by L. A. Witt and Aleksandr Voinov
The Townie and the Twink by Daisy Harris
Shadowdance by Kristen Callihan
Sinner's Fall by Avril Ashton

Stand Alones/Non-Fiction:
Top of the Rock by Warren Littlefield

Goodreads Love Has No Boundaries Free Stories

Lucky Panties by M. C. Houle

Dance with Me by Aubrey Watt

Jackson's Law by Vanessa North

Wanting by Piper Vaughn

Dirty Shorts Vol. 1 by Kyle Adams

The Idiot's Tango by B. Snow

The Brat Whisperer by J. A. Rock

Taken by Kim Dare

Last First Kiss by Piper Vaughn

Floating on Air by Aimee Brissay

The Lodestar of Ys by Amy Rae Durreson

You Get Full Credit for Being Alive by Cari Z.

Bound by a Red Thread by Ann Anderson

Davin's Guard by Mandy Beyers

Pledge Number Seven by C. M. Walker

Taking the Plunge by Lacie J. Archer

Making a Little Wrong into Something Right by LL Bucknor
Straight Men Can't Cook by Anna Birmingham

The Lion and the Crow by Eli Easton

Fated by Lexi Ander

Currently Reading:

Top of the Rock by Warren Littlefield

Fated by Lexi Ander

The Lion and the Crow by Eli Easton
Bossy and the Brat by Daisy Harris
How to Run with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper

Read:

Personal Demon by Kelley Armstrong

Sinner's Fall by Avril Ashton

Frat House Troopers by Xavier Mayne

His Roommate's Pleasure by Lana McGregor

Provoked by Joanna Chambers

Quid Pro Quo by L. A. Witt and Aleksandr Voinov

Take It Off by L. A. Witt and Aleksandr Voinov

Lucky Panties by M. C. Houle

Dance with Me by Aubrey Watt

Jackson's Law by Vanessa North

Wanting by Piper Vaughn

Dirty Shorts Vol. 1 by Kyle Adams

The Gentleman's Keeper by Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon

The Idiot's Tango by B. Snow

The Brat Whisperer by J. A. Rock

Taken by Kim Dare

The Last First Kiss by Piper Vaughn

Gold Digger by Aleksandr Voinov

Frat Boy and Toppy by Anne Tenino

Floating on Air by Aimee Brissay

The Lodestar of Ys by Amy Rae Durreson

Love, Hypothetically by Anne Tenino

The Assignment by Evangeline Anderson

You Get Full Credit for Being Alive by Cari Z.

Bound by a Red Thread by Ann Anderson

Davin's Guard by Mandy Beyers

Hunted by Kevin Hearne

College Boys by Daisy Harris

Pledge Number Seven by C. M. Walker

Taking the Plunge by Lacie J. Archer

Making a Little Wrong into Something Right by LL Bucknor

Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster

My Roommate's a Jock?  Well, Crap! by Wade Kelly
The Townie and the Twink by Daisy Harris

The Diva and the Frat Boy by Daisy Harris
Player and the Prude by Daisy Harris
The Backup Boyfriend by River Jaymes
Straight Men Can't Cook by Anna Birmingham
The Lion and the Crow by Eli Easton
Pride and Politics by Daisy Harris

Wendy the Super Librarian's 2014 TBR Challenge

Wendy the Super Librarian's 2014 TBR Challenge

It's time for a new year of challenges (how can that be??).  I like Wendy the Super Librarian's TBR Challenge, because the themes each month are voluntary, so if I have something that fits, great, I'll use it but if not, I'll use one of my go-to themes (usually "next in series" or "been on the tbr for the longest").

Here are the theme's for 2014:

January - We Love Short Shorts! (Short stories, Novellas, category romance)

February - Series Catch-Up (pick a book from a series you're behind on)

March - New-To-You Author (an author you've never read before)

April - Contemporary romance

May - More Than One (An author who has more than one book in your TBR pile)

June - Romance Classics (classic book, classic author, classic trope/theme etc.)

July - Lovely RITA (past RITA winners or nominees)

August - Luscious Love Scenes (erotic romance, erotica, a "sensual" read - leave those "just kisses" books alone this month!)

September - Recommended read (a book recommended to you by someone)

October - Paranormal or romantic suspense

November - Historical romance

December - Holiday themes (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, it's all good!)