Reading Roundup-November 2010
December 1, 2010 
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Goodbye November, it was fun. It really was. :) I hope everyone had a great month and my fellow Americans enjoyed their Thanksgiving. I cooked a turkey with all the trimmings and my family is still alive to talk about it.
It was kind of a weird reading month for me. Looking back it was an ok month but I guess because I’ve been so busy with all kinds of crazy stuff, I didn’t focus that much on the TBR pile.
Here are the stats for my November reading roundup:
- 2 – 5 heart ratings
- 5 – 4 heart ratings
- 2 – 3.5 heart rating
- 1 – 3 heart ratings
- 1 – 2.5 heart rating
- 1 – 2 heart rating
Never Have I Ever by Alisha Rai: 3.5 hearts
I liked this one, very hot and steamy. Just a problem or two that bothered me, I’ll talk about it in an upcoming review.
The Spurned Viscountess by Shelley Munro: 3.5 hearts
I enjoyed this one but I think had potential to be even better than it was. I felt the pacing was a little slow at times but I liked the mystery and the setting was great. Review to come.
Angels’ Blood by Nalini Singh: 4 hearts
I was hesitant to read this series since Angels don’t always work for me. I did’t warm up to the heroine right away but I eventually settled in and was eager for the next book.
Archangel’s Kiss by Nalini Singh: 5 hearts
Oh wow, I loved this book. I loved that the hero and heroine are so in love and they don’t fight it. Nalini Singh writes some of the sexiest love scenes ever!
A Scarlet Past by Evanne Lorraine: 1 heart
This a was a miss for me. Not a lot happened, lacked setting and the love scenes lacked passion and emotional connection. Review to come.
The Princess in His Bed by Lila DiPasqua: 4 hearts
This is the second book by Lila DiPasqua, an anthology of three fairy tales retold. Very sexy, and a lot of fun to read. Looking forward to more from this author. Keep an eye out for a big holiday giveaway from Berkley on the blog in a few days. 
Forever In Lingerie by Gina Gordon: 2 hearts
When it comes to erotic romance we all have our limits on how far we’re willing to go and certain practices and terms that don’t work. It’s just a matter of preference. That was the main problem I had with this book. Just not for me.
Cowgirls Don’t Cry by Lorelei James: 4 hearts
This is book ten in this series and I wondered if I was going to get tired of these cowboys. Oh.Hell.No.
Lipstick on His Collar by Inez Kelley: 4 hearts
I worried when I first started this book, wasn’t sure I liked where it was going. But I really like this author and should have known she wouldn’t let me down. A fun, sexy romance. Review to come.
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins: 3 hearts
It’s hard to say why I didn’t like the final book in this trilogy as much as I liked it’s predecessors. Perhaps the pre-release hype affected my expectations? I’m not sure. I enjoyed this book, full of action and this was one of the best YA series I’ve read, but I felt this final book didn’t live up to the first two in the series.
Firewalker by Allyson James: 4 hearts
This is the second book in this series and I will be continuing to read as new books are released. The characters are fresh, great action, interesting magic, plus there is a bisexual magic mirror.
Alpha by Rachel Vincent: 5 hearts
Le sigh. Last book in the series and I’m happy with how all the loose ends wrapped up. I wanted an epilogue but other than that, I was happy.
Bloodfever Karen Marie Moning (currently reading)
Re-reading for the Fever Series read-along
Mine Till Midnight Lisa Kleypas (currently reading)
My first Lisa Kleypas ever. I’m listening to this on audio. I love historicals on audio, the accents are gorgeous.
That was my month in books. How does your list compare? Anything I need to add to the TBR?
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A lot of people loved The Hunger Games and Catching Fire but were disappointed with Mockingjay. I’ve heard that it didn’t live up to expectations. I can’t wait to read the series to find out for myself!
I can’t wait to start Bloodfever!!
Woot to Archangel’s Kiss. Love that book. And I want to read Lipstick on his Collar. I really likes Inez’s voice in the other books that I’ve read by her and am quite curious about her new one. Very nice list!
I am shocked, shocked I say, that this is your first Kleypas!
BookVixen–I really enjoyed the series as a whole and I just wonder if I was let down by Mockingjay because of the pre-release hype. It was a good book, but i think I liked the first two better.
Julie–I have a copy of Archangel’s Consort I’m dying to get to. I really like the series.
Catherine–I know right? Where the hell have I been? I’m finally doing it dammit! How can I call myself a romance reader? hehe
*sobs* I’m only on book 3 on the Alpha series. Shame on me.
KC–I liked the earlier books but there is one book in particular that was a huge turning point for me. It made me cry.
LOL!
I forgot to compare my books! Hmmm, looks like we don’t have much in common at all!
His Darkest Hunger by Juliana Stone – 3 Hearts
Black Wings by Christina Henry – 4.5 Hearts
Fated by S.G. Browne – DNF
The Earl of Her Dreams by Anne Mallory – 4 Hearts
Mackenzie’s Legacy: Mackenzie’s Mountain\Mackenzie’s Mission by Linda Howard – 3 Hearts averaged (4 Hearts for book 1 and 2 Hearts for book 2)
One Moonlit Night by Samantha James – 3 Hearts
Scandalous Again by Christina Dodd – 2 Hearts
Seduced by a Highlander by Paula Quinn – 4 Hearts
Gabriel’s Woman by Robin Schone – 4 Hearts
Breathless by Anne Stuart – 3.5 Hearts
Reckless by Anne Stuart – 5 Hearts
Geist by Philippa Ballantine – 4 Hearts
Catherine–Some of your books are on my TBR, others I’ve already read in another month. I like how you rated everything in hearts LOL!! I heart you.
LOL!
I’ve been mostly reading older books lately. I’m trying to plow through my Own-but-haven’t-read books.
Catherine—erm…yeah. The own-but-haven’t-read shelf. I know not what you speak of. *innocent face* lol
You must must must read Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas! Yes – it a 3 “muster”. The character of Jack Devlin is one of the most divine ever!! In fact let me just lay it on the line for you right here:
1 – V
2 – Brody Brown
3 – Jack Devlin
Samantha–GOOD LAWD what have I been missing? Right there under V and Brody? Get out’a my way ladies, imma get me some Jack Devlin like yesterday!!!
I know! Pretty hard to believe for me to even believe considering it’s mainstream historical and WE know I love my smut as smutty as it can get. But he is just so delicious. Damn – it’s been a few months since I read Suddenly You – gonna have to squeeze in a re-read.