Smut Book Junkie Reviewer Liz’s 2014 Favorites

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My tastes in reading have evolved – again. Seems like I spent most of the year reading books about bikers and musicians.. with a few vampires thrown in for good measure! I’ve found a few books with older characters that I loved, I was ready for the more mature themes and problems and the interesting stories they can tell. When I relate to the characters, I enjoy the books so much more.

 

Also in 2014 I found myself longing for books that were written in third person.. found a few and they are included on these lists. I like getting the WHOLE picture of a story. First person has to be really well written to hold my interest; thankfully, there are lots of really good writers who focus on the emotions and soon you forget it’s written in first person and just go with the story. And that’s what reading’s all about.

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Crimson Ties by JT Cheyanne and VL Moon

            Sister Golden Hair by Juli Page Morgan

Jag by Stevie J. Cole

Craving Redemption by Nicole Jacquelyn

Rock Her by Inglath Cooper

Storm by Carian Cole

Rogue by Katy Evans

Play by Kylie Scott

series

BDB – JR Ward

            Crimson Nights by JT Cheyanne and VL Moon

            Men of Inked by Chelle Bliss

            Renegades by Skye Jordan

            Black Knights by Julie Ann Walker

new authors

JT Cheyanne

Stevie J. Cole

Nicole Jacquelyn

Lila Rose

Taryn Plendl

Feel Good Books

Sister Golden Hair

Rock Her

Play

The King

ugly cries

Crimson Ties

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Jag – Jag by Stevie J. Cole

Rush- Rush by Stevie J. Cole

Jimmy – Lead by Kylie Scott

Ryder- Jani Kay’s Scorpio Stinger MC Series

Harrison- Jani Kay’s Scorpio Stinger MC Series

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Smut Book Junkie Reviewer Tina’s 2014 Favorites

 

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2014 was the first full year that I’ve been serious about writing reviews. I’ve read and reviewed over 220 books; some from my favorite authors and some from debut authors. There were books that I’ll never forget and books that I truly wish I could. But through it all, I’ve come to appreciate the time and effort these authors put forth in writing the stories and the courage it took to make them public.
When looking at several other reviewers’ and bloggers’ lists of their 2014 favorites, I quickly realized that many of their selections were similar whereas mine are quite different. So, while my favorites may not have received the popular vote, I hope you may find something of interest to you. 
 Save and Happy New Year Wishes to Y’all !

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10 Favorite Books

Lorelei James – Cowboy Take Me Away (Rough Riders #16)
Jennifer Bernard – Four Weddings and a Fireman (The Bachelor Firemen of San Gabriel #5)
Maya Banks – After the Storm (KGI #8)
Tonya Burrows – Honor Reclaimed (HORNET #2)
Claudia Connor – Worth the Fall (The McKinney Brothers #1)
A.M. Hartnett – The Deep End (Carried Away #1)
Greta Milan – Julie’s Butterfly
Laura Wright – Broken (The Cavanaugh Brothers, #2)
Jen Cousineau – A Deadly Bet (Summers, #1)
Penelope Ward – Stepbrother Dearest

series

The Bachelor Firemen of San Gabriel – Jennifer Bernard
HORNET – Tonya Burrows
Hope – Jaci Burton
Animal Magnetism – Jill Shalvis
Snowberry Creek – Alexis Morgan

Serial

Donut Shop Diva (Miranda) – Khloe Adams
Senses – Xavier Neal

new authors

Claudia Connor
Greta Milan
Melanie Scott
Jen Cousineau
Taryn Elliot

Feel Good Books

Worth the Fall – Claudia Connor
Can’t Wait – Jennifer Ryan
A Cowboy’s Christmas Promise – Maggie McGinnis
Homecoming – Lily Everett
The Perfect Gift – Dani Lyn Alexander

ugly cries

Cowboy Take Me Away – Lorelei James
Julie’s Butterfly – Greta Milan
A Deadly Bet – Jen Cousineau
A Reason to Love – Alexis Morgan
Nicholas – Emma Lang

angsty books

Elite – Rachel Van Dyken
Stepbrother Dearest – Penelope Ward
Rules of Protection – Alison Bliss
Once Perfect – Cecy Robson
Perfect Chaos – Nashoda Rose

charactershate

Elec – Stepbrother Dearest – Penelope Ward
Jake Kellar AND Emily – Rules of Protection – Alison Bliss
Logan – Senses series – Xavier Neal
Devin McClain – Hillbilly Rockstar – Lorelei James
Meghan McConnell – DeLuca Family – Susan Rae

book boyfriends

* Matt McKinney – Worth the Fall – Claudia Connor
* Derek “Vader” Brown – Four Weddings and a Fireman – Jennifer Bernard
* Cannon Colter – No Limits – Lori Foster
* Leif Brevik – More than a Touch – Alexis Morgan
* Donovan Kelly – After the Storm – Maya Banks

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