I know at the end of the year many people post top 10 lists. Well, I guess I'm not like most people. Why you ask? Because I couldn't get myself to settle on 10. I have read so many wonderful books this past year and narrowing it down to 10 was just sacrilegious. So….I have a top 12+ list.
The books on this list weren't necessarily published this year, but are books I read in 2013. I'll start off with 12 and work my way to my most favorite…#1.
So, off we go…….
12) Frog by Mary Calmes
11) Let's Heart if for the Boy by T.A. Webb
10) Texas Pride by Kindle Alexander
9) Family Man by Heidi Cullinan and Marie Sexton
8) A Heart Without Borders by Andrew Grey
7) At Piper's Point by Ethan Day
6) The Sacrifices We Make by Sophie Bonaste
5) Tell Me It's Real by TJ Klune
4) The Broken Road Cafe by T.A. Webb
3) Let It Snow by Heidi Cullinan
2) Lover At Last by J.R. Ward
1) Omorphi by C. Kennedy
And because it's my blog and I can do what I want….I'd like to give 3 honorable super mentions (I had to quit the list somewhere and I loved these books as well.) Painting Fire On The Air by J.P. Barnaby, Easy Rider by Deanna Wadsworth and Bad Idea by Damon Suede.
There you have it. My most favorite reads of 2013. I can't wait to see what 2014 brings!
I'd like to take a minute to say thank you to every single writer out there, whether you are on this list or not. It takes balls to put your baby out there for people to read (trust me, I know.) You all make my life better with your words.
Happy New Year.
Love,
Sandy
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Monday, December 30, 2013
Life Lessons (#1) by Kaje Harper
I really enjoyed this book and the characters.
Maybe it's the "opposites attract" that made me like this book so.
Tony is a high school teacher who is out and proud. Mac is a police detective deep in the closet. I wasn't sure when I started reading this that Mac would ever let himself go enough to get involved with Tony. I can happily say I was very pleased!
Not only did I like the characters, I liked the books plot. A who dunnit when I really don't know who done it! Sorry, I just had to say that.
Anyway, I'm happy I purchased this book and read it. It'll be one I read again.
Maybe it's the "opposites attract" that made me like this book so.
Tony is a high school teacher who is out and proud. Mac is a police detective deep in the closet. I wasn't sure when I started reading this that Mac would ever let himself go enough to get involved with Tony. I can happily say I was very pleased!
Not only did I like the characters, I liked the books plot. A who dunnit when I really don't know who done it! Sorry, I just had to say that.
Anyway, I'm happy I purchased this book and read it. It'll be one I read again.
Saturday, December 28, 2013
And To All A Good Night by Kaje Harper
What can I say? This was the first book I purchased in the Life Lessons series written by Kaje Harper and I thoroughly enjoyed it. So much so that I just purchased Life Lessons, book 1 in the series.
In this book Mac and Tony are already in a relationship, although Mac is still firmly in the closet. My interest was more than piqued and I really want to see how Mac and Tony met and what happened previously to Tony. This book eludes to some pretty bad stuff.
I want to be able to watch their relationship evolve and grow. I'm excited tone starting the first book in the series tonight.
Friday, December 27, 2013
Breathing A Sigh of Relief
A lot of praying has been done. Well wishes and good vibes continually sent. Healing thoughts thunk. (Yeah, I know….probably not a real word.)
Today was a huge day in the life of authors and fiancés Eric Arvin and TJ Klune. If you've read my previous blog post you know that Eric has had some health issues. I'm not speaking out of turn as the guys have been open in keeping us updated with what's been going on. Today Eric had surgery to remove a hemangioma from his brain stem.
I cannot image how scared the two of them must have been. But, even though Eric was initially on a ventilator and then later switched to a traecheotomy he was able to get his feelings known about the possibility of a life saving surgery. When Eric was able, he told TJ, "Let's go. Let's go. Let's go." Thus started the mantra though out the viral world for the people who love and care for these two men.
I know this is strange. I've never met these two guys. I've only read their books and followed their lives through their Facebook posts and homemade videos. But, I feel as though they're friends. No they don't know me from Adam, and that's okay. I feel they have made an impact on my life. The love they share is a tangible thing, we should all be so lucky. I read about it and then watched it blossom. I saw the video where TJ proposed marriage to Eric in October and cried right along with them.
Anyway….back to the surgery. Those of us who know of these men, who are friends or just feel they are friends have been praying. A lot. If not to God, then to whatever deity they believe in. Asking, begging, cajoling for what might turn out to be a miracle. The surgery started two hours late, poor guys. Like they needed the extra time to think. Although, I image those extra minutes together felt like a blessing. TJ had informed us that the surgery may take 5 hours. I had been saying prayers all along for his surgeon and medical professionals, too. For the God I believe in guide their hands and actions.
Word came from TJ tonight, via Facebook, that the surgery was over and the surgeon said he believed was able to remove the WHOLE hemangioma from Eric's brain stem. Oh, thank you Jesus. I don't know what kind of recovery and or therapy Eric has to face in the future, but I do know that the love of his life, TJ, will be there with him all the way. I know that all of us will continue to pray, this time for continued healing.
Eric and TJ, you are loved and supported by many.
Today was a huge day in the life of authors and fiancés Eric Arvin and TJ Klune. If you've read my previous blog post you know that Eric has had some health issues. I'm not speaking out of turn as the guys have been open in keeping us updated with what's been going on. Today Eric had surgery to remove a hemangioma from his brain stem.
I cannot image how scared the two of them must have been. But, even though Eric was initially on a ventilator and then later switched to a traecheotomy he was able to get his feelings known about the possibility of a life saving surgery. When Eric was able, he told TJ, "Let's go. Let's go. Let's go." Thus started the mantra though out the viral world for the people who love and care for these two men.
I know this is strange. I've never met these two guys. I've only read their books and followed their lives through their Facebook posts and homemade videos. But, I feel as though they're friends. No they don't know me from Adam, and that's okay. I feel they have made an impact on my life. The love they share is a tangible thing, we should all be so lucky. I read about it and then watched it blossom. I saw the video where TJ proposed marriage to Eric in October and cried right along with them.
Anyway….back to the surgery. Those of us who know of these men, who are friends or just feel they are friends have been praying. A lot. If not to God, then to whatever deity they believe in. Asking, begging, cajoling for what might turn out to be a miracle. The surgery started two hours late, poor guys. Like they needed the extra time to think. Although, I image those extra minutes together felt like a blessing. TJ had informed us that the surgery may take 5 hours. I had been saying prayers all along for his surgeon and medical professionals, too. For the God I believe in guide their hands and actions.
Word came from TJ tonight, via Facebook, that the surgery was over and the surgeon said he believed was able to remove the WHOLE hemangioma from Eric's brain stem. Oh, thank you Jesus. I don't know what kind of recovery and or therapy Eric has to face in the future, but I do know that the love of his life, TJ, will be there with him all the way. I know that all of us will continue to pray, this time for continued healing.
Eric and TJ, you are loved and supported by many.
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
TJ Klune and Eric Arvin….A Love Story
TJ and Eric are two men who met and fell in love. Their love is a tangible thing for anyone who has ever seen the two of them together, either in real life or virally. Myself, like many others have never met these two incredibly gifted authors, but love them just the same.
Eric is undergoing some huge scary health issues at the moment and TJ, bless him, is just that man that Eric needs. I wish I could make this all better for them. It makes me sad I can't. One thing I can do is pray. I do that often for them.
Eric's surgery is scheduled for Thursday, December 26th at 11:00 eastern, 10:00 central. Please, won't you pray with me? If you don't pray, can you send cosmic good vibes? These two fantastic men need all the love and well wishes we can give them.
Let's go. Let's go. Let's go!
Eric is undergoing some huge scary health issues at the moment and TJ, bless him, is just that man that Eric needs. I wish I could make this all better for them. It makes me sad I can't. One thing I can do is pray. I do that often for them.
Eric's surgery is scheduled for Thursday, December 26th at 11:00 eastern, 10:00 central. Please, won't you pray with me? If you don't pray, can you send cosmic good vibes? These two fantastic men need all the love and well wishes we can give them.
Let's go. Let's go. Let's go!
Friday, December 6, 2013
Let It Snow by Heidi Cullinan
I love a good romance and when said romance takes place during the Holidays it makes even more alluring. I was looking forward to this book for some time, as I pre-ordered it. I thought it would never get here! I will tell you that the wait was well worth it. This is such a wonderful read.
Frankie and Marcus are, at first look, an unlikely pairing. But, the more I read and got to know them, the more I saw that they needed each other. Unfortunately, they couldn't see it….which had me tied up in knots! I don't want to give away any spoilers, but let's just say…I'm smiling. A lot.
Ms. Cullinan wove a wonderful story which is sweet and the characters lovable and I'm so glad I read this book! I loved it and will re-read it many times over.
Frankie and Marcus are, at first look, an unlikely pairing. But, the more I read and got to know them, the more I saw that they needed each other. Unfortunately, they couldn't see it….which had me tied up in knots! I don't want to give away any spoilers, but let's just say…I'm smiling. A lot.
Ms. Cullinan wove a wonderful story which is sweet and the characters lovable and I'm so glad I read this book! I loved it and will re-read it many times over.
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