Year In Review - 2013

Happy 2014, Fellow Readers! Can’t believe we’re at the start of a new year already as it seems just like yesterday we were saying hello to 2013!

2013 sure went by fast – and as the saying goes, I guess we didn’t notice because we were just having too much fun!

So join us as we recap and say good-bye to 2013. Here is a list of our most memorable and favorite reads of the year!

 

 

2013 Favorite Book:

 

 

Reverb by J. Cafesin because it's the most gut wrenching emotional rollercoaster straight from first to the last page.

 

 

2013 Favorite Author:

Kresley Cole:She's actually a new to me author that I started reading this year. I want to kick myself for not having read her work soon despite all of my GR friends raving about her.

 

 

 

2013 Favorite Series:

 

Charley Davidson by Darynda Jones. I love the mix of mystery, suspense, paranormal elements, and most of all the humor Ms. Jones' presents throughout the series.

 

 

2013 Favorite Character:

Cameron McKay from Rough Riders. He's a broken hero who doesn't think he deserves a chance at love with a woman or deserving of his family's love. He feels too broken to be wanted or needed by anyone.

 

 

 

2014 Most Anticipated Book:

Willing Sacrifice (The Sentinel Wars #8) by Shannon K. Butcher. I've been waiting for Torr and Grace's story since Burning Alive. I'm anxious to see where Ms. Butcher takes this story along with seeing a resolution of the issues regarding Tori (Nika and Andra Madison~sister.) I hope everything works out okay, but honestly I’m just rooting that Tori comes back a different person than the vengeance filled one who left. Now to wait and see what happens next!

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2013 Favorite Book/s:

There were so many great reads this year, I just couldn’t narrow it down to one. Here are my top faves for the year.

 

Against the Ropes by Sarah Castille which was about a fighter and a nurse finding their HEA. There was testosterone everywhere and an alpha male taking charge. *rawr*

 

 

 

 

I also loved:

Sweet Revenge by Zoe Archer. This was a historical action/suspense read filled with smutty fluff in an awesome combo. The Hero was yummmmmmy! 

Wicked as She Wants by Delilah S. Dawson. This Steampunk read had bludbunnies, and is a great series I love returning to.

A Time of Dying by Hailey Edwards. This PNR fantasy features an alternate universe with strong heroines who save the day.

Heart of Iron by Bec McMaster. This read had Steampunk/PNR in a great combo filled with smut and swoons.

Night Blade by J.C. Daniels (Shiloh Walker). In this UF series, Kit Colbana kicks ass and fights for a better life. 

Secret Maneuvers by Jessie Lane. This book is a military/suspense romance with estranged lovers who find their way back together. It features a yummy Hero, of course. I´m a sucker for a man in uniform =)

2013 Favorite Author/s:

Cherise Sinclair. Her book, If Only, is a great book and I loved returning to the Shadowlands and the Masters *fans self*

 

 

 

 

I also couldn’t get enough of:

Kristen Ashley. You know what you get when you start a book from her, and Jagged & Own the Wind were no exceptions. The feature alpha males, motorcycles, and smutty fluff in a great combo.

Karina Halle. The Artist Trilogy was finalized with Bold Tricks and Oh Boy. What a series!  My feelings were all over the place and I was biting my nails ‘til the end.

Kresley Cole. Her Macrieve was a great read and I love her writing.

Katie Reus. Both her Mating Instinct with shifters and her Targeted with a yummy former Marine tickled my fancy :) Her books are filled with great Heros, smutty fluff, and lots of action.

2013 Favorite Series:

 

Jessica Sims’ Midnight Liaisons. It’s a fun shifter series with a twinkle added to the smut. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I also loved:

Laurann Dohner´s New Species. You don´t get more Alpha than this. I can OD on the muscles and animalistic urges featured in this series when I read anyone of them. 

Jennifer Ashley´s Shifters Unbound. This is another great series with Alphas and shifters in a great mix. 

Lisa Kessler´s Moon Series. Shifters and ranchers make for great Alphas in this series. *nods* 

Lolita Lopez´ Grabbed Series. Larger than life Warriors finding their mates through hunting at an event on the planets they protect. This space read is full of smutty fluff and Alpha males *rawr*

2013 Favorite Character:

J.C Daniel´s Kit Colbana. You don´t get a character more kick ass than this. She´s used to getting by on her own, not needing anyone, and I love seeing her evolve. More angst than smut, but still kick ass =)

 

 

This isn’t a character, but I can’t go without giving a mention to The Food mentioned in Chloe Neill´s Chicagoland Vampires. I can´t read the books without feeling cravings. Lots of *om nom nom* in this one.

2014 Most Anticipated Book 

Undead Pool by Kim Harrison. The cover says it all; why I can´t wait for it, I mean. Trent is there, right beside Rachel! *happy sigh*

 

 

 

 

 
I also can’t wait for:

Burned by Karen Marie Moning. Dani´s continued adventures, can´t wait to return to this world.

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2013 Favorite Book: 

Also can’t fail to mention:

What a Goddess Wants (Forgotten Goddesses #1) by Stephanie Julian

Table For Three (New York #1) by Lainey Reese.

 

2013 Favorite Author:

Jessica Simms. It doesn’t matter what name she chooses to write under, she’s one of my go-to author for a great read and was my fave in 2013!

 

 

 

 

 

2013 Favorite Series:

The Devil’s Kiss by Gemma James. Every book was more amazing than it’s predecessor. Just absolutely awesome!

 

 

 

 Also have to mention:

The Selection Series by Kiera Cass. Great YA series I can’t wait to see how it ends.

 

2013 Favorite Character:

Bowen MacRieve from Kresley Cole’s Immortals After Dark Series. You know I can’t resist a tortured hero.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014 Most Anticipated Book:

 

That does it for our recap, Fellow Readers! Thank you so much for making 2013 such a great year by joining us here on Read Our Lips!

What were your faves in 2013?