Lulu150's 2014 Reads

Hello. This is my first time joining the 100 books, the past couple of years I have done the 75 book challenge and made it over 100. So, I figured I might as well make 100 my real challenge for this year. Happy reading to all!

Welcome to the group!

Welcome lulu & Happy New Year. Good luck with your 2014 reading challenges. I look forward to following you.

Welcome to the group, and I hope you have a great reading year!

Thank you all!!

Hi lulu and welcome to the group. Look forward to following your reading this year.

1. Entwined by Elisabeth Naughton - 4 stars.

2. Tempted (Eternal Guardians) - by Elisabeth Naughton - 4 stars.

3. Divergent by Veronica Roth - 4 stars.

I am just going to jump right out there and guess that you read a lot of action books along with sci-fi & fantasy? You have a good start going on your reading for the year. At this rate you will easily make your goal. Good on you!

> 10 Good guess! Yes, all that along with some romantic suspense. Really anything entertaining!!

4. Insurgent by Veronica Roth - 4 stars.

I loved Insurgent! i thought it was easily the best of the trilogy.

> 13 I would have to say that Insurgent was my favorite also. Divergent was a little slow in the beginning for me. I just finished Allegiant and I have mixed feelings on it but I do not want to spoil it for anyone who has not read it, so I will keep my thoughts to myself.

5. Allegiant by Veronica Roth - 4 stars.

When I read Divergent, I wasn't terribly impressed. But so many others loved it that I think I will retry the series and see what happens.

>16 judylou: I think it would be worth giving it another try. I wanted to make sure I got it read before the movie comes out. Now I will just have to see if I actually make it to the movie.

6. His to Possess #4: True Lies, His to Possess #5: Entangled and His to Possess #6: Forever by Opal Carew - all 4 stars.

7. Homecoming Ranch (Pine River) by Julia London - 4 1/2 stars.

8. Beautiful Sacrifice by Elizabeth Lowell - 3 stars.

9. Montana Bride: A Bitter Creek Novel by Joan Johnston - 4 1/2 stars.

This was an ER book and here is my review:

This was my first Joan Johnston book and I really enjoyed it. It had the right amount of romance, suspense and action. It was a nice flowing, easy read book with a great plot. I am going to have to pick up the other Bitter Creek Novels now and read them. If you are looking for a good historical romance I recommend reading this one!

10. Perfect Pitch by Mindy Klasky - 4 1/2 stars.

This was an ER book and here is my review:

I thought this was a great romance! I liked the characters and the plot. It was a very quick and easy read. Great for the beach or a cold snowy day. I look forward to reading more from this author.

11. Enraptured (Eternal Guardians) by Elisabeth Naughton - 4 stars.

12. Don't Say a Word by Barbara Freethy - 4 stars.

13. Driving Me to You by Julie Farrell - 3 1/2 stars.

14. Catching Hell by Mindy Klasky - 4 1/2 stars.

I was lucky to get an ARC copy from the author of Catching Hell and loved it just as much as Perfect Pitch. I really liked the characters of Zach and Anna and the chemistry they had. It is a great, quick, easy and entertaining romance book!

15. Wanted: A Most Wanted Novel by J. Kenner - 4 stars.

This was an ER book and here is my review:

I thought this was a really good book. I loved the conflict, passion and control that both Angelina and Evan were a part of. I thought the story line was great. I am looking forward to reading the next in the series!!!

16. Undone (A Country Roads Novel) by Shannon Richard - 4 1/2 stars.

I received this book from NetGalley and here is my review:

I really enjoyed Undone! I thought it was a fun, sassy, sexy, suspenseful, and entertaining book! I really liked Paige and Brendan and how their story evolved. I am looking forward to reading the story about Jax and Grace!

17. All for You (A Coming Home Novel) by Jessica Scott

I received this book from NetGalley and here is my review:

I thought this was a very good book. It was based off of a very tough subject of suicide and addiction within the military. This romance actually made you think, and I thought that was wonderful. It was a powerful, tense, loving book. I cannot wait to read others from this author!

18. Best Kind of Broken (Finding Fate) by Chelsea Fine

I received this book from NetGalley and here is my review:

I thought this was a good book. It was an easy, quick read that is about tragedy, hope, friendship and love. I really liked the characters of Sarah and Levi and the story that surrounded them.

19. On a Night Like This (Callaways #1) by Barbara Freethy - 4 stars.

20. Winter Garden by Kristen Hannah - 4 stars.

21. Wild Child: A Novel by Molly O'Keefe - 3 1/2 stars.

This was an ER book and here is my review:

I thought this was a good book. It had a good story line but at times I am not sure I liked the flow of the story. I did like the characters and if there is another book in the series I think I will give it a try.

22. To Be With You (Sunset Series) by Opal Mellon - 3 stars.

23. Northern Exposure: Compass Brothers by Jayne Rylon and Mari Carr - 4 stars.

24. An Eye For Danger (The Goliath Conspiracy Trilogy) by Christine M. Fairchild - 4 1/2 stars.

25. Complete Surrender by Ju Ephraime - 3 stars.

This was an ER book and here is my review:

I thought that this an okay book. It had a nice story line but several times I thought it was repetitive. The characters of Raymond and Gabrielle were likeable and the romance between them was pretty good. I saw that this was book 3 but I did not think I was missing anything by not reading the first two books.

26. The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks - 4 1/2 stars.

27. Velocity: A Karen Vail Novel by Alan Jacobson - 3 1/2 stars.

28. Love Game: The Matchmaker Series by Elise Sax - 4 stars.

This was an ER book:

This is the third book in the Matchmaker Series and I have enjoyed them all. This one was just like the others but with some new characters to join in. I really like the humor, mystery and trouble that goes along with Gladie. This is a great, quick, and fun read!

29. The Doctor Wears a Stetson (The Diamondback Ranch Series) - by Anne Marie Novark - 4 stars.

30. Silent Run by Barbara Freethy - 4 stars.

31. Melt with You (Fire and Icing) by Jessie Evans - 4 stars.

32. Somewhere in Time (The Crosse Harbor Time Travel Trilogy) by Barbara Bretton - 3 1/2 stars.

33. The Lake House Secret (A Jenessa Jones Mystery, #1) by Debra Burroughs - 3 1/2 stars.

34. Bluegrass Undercover: A Bluegrass Brothers Novel by Kathleen Brooks - 4 stars.

35. Rising Storm: A Bluegrass Brothers Novel (Volume 2) by Kathleen Brooks - 4 stars. Secret Santa (A Bluegrass Series Novella) by Kathleen Brooks - 4 stars.

36. Speak No Evil by Allison Brennan - 4 stars.

37. See No Evil by Allison Brennan - 4 stars.

38. Fear No Evil by Allison Brennan 4 1/2 stars.

39. Cowboy Heat: Hell Yeah! Series by Sable Hunter - 4 1/2 stars.

40. Hot on Her Trail: Hell Yeah! Series by Sable Hunter - 4 stars.

41. Her Magic Touch (Hell Yeah!) by Sable Hunter - 4 stars.

42. When We Touch and When Lightning Strikes by Brenda Novak - 4 stars each.

43. Heart of Mine by Michelle Beattie - 3 stars.

44. A Secret Wish (Wish Series #1) by Barbara Freethy - 3 stars.

45. Summer Island by Kristin Hannah - 4 stars.

46. Open Season by Linda Howard - 4 stars.

47. Deadly Gamble by Linda Lael Miller - 3 stars.

48. The Third Scroll by Dana Marton - 4 stars.

49. Deathwatch (Broslin Creek) by Dana Marton - 4 stars.

50. Razing Kayne (Walking A Thin Blue Line) by Julieanne Reeves - 4 1/2 stars.

51. Once Tempted: A Silver Creek Novel by Laura Moore - 4 stars.

52. Virgin River by Robyn Carr - 4 1/2 stars.

53. Let Me Be the One by Bella Andre - 4 stars.

54. Brown Eyed Handsome Man (Hell Yeah! by Sable Hunter - 4 stars.

55. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn - 3 1/2 stars.

56. Off Sides by Sawyer Bennett - 4 stars.
57. Off Limits by Sawyer Bennett - 4 1/2 stars.
58. Off Record by Sawyer Bennett - 4 stars.

59. Off Course by Sawyer Bennett - 4 stars.
60. Off Chance by Sawyer Bennett - 4 stars.

61. The Millionaire Affair (Love in the Balance) by Jessica Lemmon - 4 stars.

I thought that this was a good story. It had elements of fun, sexy, serious, friendship and family and I thought that they all flowed nicely together! I have not read other books from this author but I have now put them in my to be read pile.

62. Half Moon Hill by Toni Blake - 4 stars.

63. A Summer Affair by Elin Hilderbrand - 3 1/2 stars.

64. Reaching First by Mindy Klasky - 4 stars.

This was an ER book:

I have to admit I am not a baseball fan at all but this is another great story in the Diamond Brides Series!!! I really like the story line in this one and wish that there was more Emily and Tyler. I cannot wait to read the fourth one of the series.

65. Mine, Not Hers by Betsy Anne - 3/12 stars.

66. One Lavender Ribbon by Heather Burch - 4 1/2 stars.

67. Once Tasted: A Silver Creek Novel by Laura Moore - 4 stars.

ER Review:

I really enjoyed this book. It is the second in the Silver Creek series and I did read the first one before I received this one to review. I really enjoyed both of them. They are both a great romance books. I cannot wait to read the third one!

68. SECRET Revealed: A SECRET Novel (Secret Trilogy) by L. Marie Adeline - 4 stars

ER Review:

I really enjoyed this last book of the Secret Trilogy! This book was an easy read and flowed nicely. I thought that the confidence that Cassie and Solange showed in this book was great. I do recommend reading these books in order, otherwise you will miss out on the full story.

69. Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr - 4 stars.

70. No One to Trust (Red Stone Security Series) by Katie Reus - 4 stars.

71. Eleven Days: An Unexpected Love (Days Trilogy Book 1) by Lora Lindy - 3 stars.

72. Hidden Fire: Elemental Mysteries Book 1 by Elizabeth Hunter - 4 1/2 stars.

73. This Same Earth: Elemental Mysteries Book 2 by Elizabeth Hunter - 4 stars.

74. The Force of Wind: Elemental Mysteries Book 3 by Elizabeth Hunter - 4 stars.

75. A Fall of Water: Elemental Mysteries Book 4 by Elizabeth Hunter - 4 stars.

76. Second Thoughts: A Diamond Brides Romance by Mindy Klasky - 4 stars.

ER book review:

I really liked this 4th book in the Diamond Brides series. It is a fun, quick romance to read. Great for the beach or just sitting at home on a cold rainy day. While you could read this book on it own I do recommend reading the first three, they are just as good! Cannot wait until the 5th one.

77. Never Been Kissed: Boys of Bishop by Molly O'Keefe - 4 stars.

78. The Park Service: Book One of the Park Service Trilogy by Ryan Winfield - 3 stars.

79. If you Stay by Courtney Cole - 4 stars.

80. One Night Promised (The One Night Trilogy) by Jodi Ellen Malpas - 4 1/2 stars.

ER Book:

WOW, I really enjoyed this book! It is a nice easy read with a great story line and of course some romance/suspense/conflict. I really liked the characters of Livy and M and they way the story went, also loved the friend Gregory! I cannot wait until book 2 comes out November 11th!

81. Enslaved: Eternal Guardians Series by Elisabeth Naughton - 4 stars.

82. Bound: Eternal Guardians by Elizabeth Naughton - 4 stars.

83. Third Degree: A Hot Baseball Romance by Mindy Klasky - 4 stars.

ER Review:

Another really good one by Mindy Klasky! I have been able to read all of the Diamond Brides books and I have enjoyed them all. They are a quick, easy read and full of entertainment! I liked the characters of Ashley and Josh and thought the storyline was good. Cannot wait for the next one!

84. Men of Snow #1: A Secret Gift by Judy Dawn - 2 stars.

85. Crazy for Her by Sandra Owens - 4 1/2 stars.

86. Against the Odds: A Love Story by J. Adams - 3 1/2 stars.

87. Between the Sheets by Molly O'Keefe - 4 stars.

ER Book:

Another really good book by Molly O'Keefe! I did read both of the previous books in the Boys of Bishop series and liked them a lot also! I do recommend reading them in order. The story lines are great and so are the characters of Ty, Shelby and Casey. It is also nice for other main characters from the previous books to appear and give you a follow up on what they are up too. Great romance series, cannot wait for the next one.

88. Nashville - Part One - Ready to Reach and Nashville - Part Two - Hammer and a Song by Inglath Cooper - 4 stars.

89. The Wishing Hour by Jewel Adams - 3 stars.

90. Three Little Words by Lauren Hawkeye - 4 stars.

91. Club Prive Book 1 and Club Prive Book 2 by M. S. Parker - 4 stars each.

92. Sinister by Lisa Jackson - 4 stars.

93. Second Honeymoon by James Patterson - 4 stars.

94. Private by James Patterson - 4 stars.

95. Private London by James Patterson - 3 1/2 stars.

96. Chasing Perfection Vol.1 and Chasing Perfection Vol. 2 by M. S. Parker - 3 1/2 stars each.

97. A Stranger in the Family by Patricia McLinn - 4 stars.

98. Stopping Short (Diamond Brides) (Volume 6) by Mindy Klasky - 4 1/2 stars.

ER Book:

I think this might be my favorite one in the Diamond Brides Series so far, loved it! I thought it had a great story line and characters. If you are looking for a good romance series I strongly suggest this one and start from the beginning (even thought you probably do not have to). You also do not need to like baseball at all to enjoy these. Cannot wait for the next one!

99. Private Games by James Patterson - 3 1/2 stars.

100.00 Infinity One by Amy Harmon - 4 stars.

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101. Tattoo My Heart (Heroes of Seaside Point, Book 1) by Mia Dymond - 4 stars.

102. Shades of Honor by Wendy Lindstrom - 4 stars.

103. Private: #1 Suspect by James Patterson - 4 stars.

104. The Cove by Catherine Coulter - 3 stars.

105. Whispering Rock by Robyn Carr - 4 stars.

106. Winters Heat: Titan #1 (Volume 1) by Cristin Harber - 4 stars.

107. So This is Love by Barbara Freethy - 3 1/2 stars.

108. Welcome to Paradise (The Kincaids) by Rosalind James - 4 stars.

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109. Nothing Personal (The Kincaids) by Rosalind James - 4 stars.

110. Reckless (Renegades, Book 1) by Skye Jordan - 4 stars.

111. Dragonfly by Leigh Talbert Moore - 4 stars.

112. Undertow (Dragonfly) by Leigh Talbert Moore - 4 stars.

113. Watercolor (Dragonfly) by Leigh Talbert Moore - 4 1/2 stars.

114. Mosaic (Dragonfly) by Leigh Talbert Moore - 4 1/2 stars.

Review of Dragonfly Series:

WOW!!! What a great series!! I originally read Dragonfly because it was free and I ended up really liking it. I then had to get Undertow to read and liked it. It was great to get the history on the characters and their families in Undertow. I had to then get the last two books, Watercolor and Mosaic to see what would happen and I loved them both!!! I could not get enough of the love story that surrounded Julian and Anna in these last 2 books. I hated the heartbreaking parts but that is part of what makes it all better. If you are looking for a good love story I highly recommend this one. While it does seemed to be geared towards a little younger audience then I am I still loved it. This series must be read in order! Happy reading!

115. The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty - 4 stars.

116. Firefly Beach by Luanne Rice - 4 stars.

117. Safe Harbor by Luanne Rice - 4 stars.

118. Sam's Letters to Jennifer by James Patterson - 4 1/2 stars.

119. Falling Awake by Jayne Ann Krentz - 3 1/2 stars.

120. Flash by Jayne Ann Krentz - 3 stars.

121. Fat Tuesday by Sandra Brown - 4 stars.

122. Center Stage: A Hot Baseball Romance (Diamond Brides Book 8) by Mindy Klasky - 4 stars.

ER Review:

I have been lucky enough to read all of the Diamond Brides Series so far and I have really enjoyed them. In this book I loved the fun interaction between Ryan and Lindsay. I also felt that the ending did get rushed a little in this one. I wish there had been a little bit more between the two of them. I cannot wait for the next one!

123. Sun & Moon by Lee Strauss - 4 stars.

124. Asking for Trouble (The Kincaids Book 3) by Rosalind James - 4 stars.

125. Flesh & Bone by Lee Strauss - 4 stars.

126. When Snow Falls (Whiskey Creek Book 2) by Brenda Novak - 4 1/2 stars.

127. Fire at Twilight by Lila Ashe -3 1/2 stars.

128. The Unimaginable by Dina Silver - 4 1/2 stars.

129. The Darkness Within Him by Alice Raine - 4 stars.
130. Captive (Behind the Stars Book 1) by Leigh Talbert Moore - 3 1/2 stars.

131. One Night Denied by Jodi Ellen Malpas - 4 stars.

132. SEAL Encounter (SEAL Brotherhood) and Accidental SEAL (SEAL Brotherhood Series Book 1) by Sharon Hamilton - 4 stars and 3 1/2 stars.

133. Merry Christmas, Alex Cross by James Patterson - 3 stars.

134. Days Like This: Jackson Falls Book 3 by Laurie Breton - 5 stars.

135. The Next Little Thing: Jackson Falls Mini by Laurie Breton - 4 stars.

136. Always Right: A Diamond Brides Romance by Mindy Klasky - 3 1/2 stars.

ER Book Review:

This is the last of the Diamond Brides Series and it was okay. I wish that there had been a little more to this one. I did really enjoy the whole series and would recommend them to anyone looking for a good romance series, you do not even need to like baseball to enjoy the books!!! I do suggest reading them in order.

137. True Blue by Luanne Rice - 4 1/2 stars.

138. Heated: A Most Wanted Novel by J. Kenner - 4 stars.
Take Me: A Stark e-novella by J. Kenner - 4 1/2 stars.

139. Return to Homecoming Ranch by Julia London - 4 stars.

140. Redemption Road: Jackson Falls Book 5 by Laurie Breton - 4 1/2 stars.

141. The Miles Between Us: Jackson Falls Book 6 by Laurie Breton - 4 1/2 stars.

142. Unlucky 13 by James Patterson - 4 stars.

143. Wrath (Soul Savers) by Kristie Cook - 3 1/2 stars.

144. Her Perfect Mate by Paige Tyler - 4 stars.

145. The Christmas Bargain by Shanna Hatfield - 4 stars.

146. Rebel (Renegades, Book 2) by Skye Jordan - 4 1/2 stars.

147. GONE - Part One by Deborah Bladon - 4 stars.

GONE - Part Two by Deborah Bladon - 3 1/2 stars.

GONE - Part Three by Deborah Bladon - 3 1/2 stars.

148. When Summer Comes by Brenda Novak - 4 1/2 stars.