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Tuesday, 1 January 2019

2019 Contemporary Romance Challenge #ContRom2019


The Contemporary Romance Reading Challenge was created by The Book Vixen and was hosted by Gone with the Words and Love at First Page in 2016. It's been run by Andi's ABCS since 2017. If you'd like to join me taking part in this years challenge you can find the sign up page HERE

I still seem to be binging on my main love of paranormal romance and urban fantasy at the moment but I do enjoy contemporary romance so although I'm reading a bit less I'd like to carry on keeping track of it.

2010 - I read 16 contemporary romance stories
2011 - I read 5 contemporary romance stories
2012 - I read 71 contemporary romance stories
2013 - I read 116 contemporary romance stories
2014 - I read 94 contemporary romance stories
2015 - I read 51 contemporary romance stories
2016 - I read 22 contemporary romance stories
2017 - I read 29 contemporary romance stories
2018 - I read 36 contemporary romance stories

I'm going to set my goal for 2019 at 20 books so that I'm not putting myself under too much pressure.

I will update this post to include links to my reviews as I post them.

January (read other participant's reviews here)
  1. Evidence of Desire - Lexi Blake
February (read other participant's reviews here)
  1. Renaissance Man - Tessa Bailey
  2. Fake Love - Claire Contreras
  3. Lost and Found - Lexi Blake
March (read other participant's reviews here)
  1. Run to You - Lara Adrian
  2. Pure Bliss - Lexi Blake
  3. Salvatore - Cecy Robson
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2019 Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Romance Reading Challenge

For several years I took part in the various forms of paranormal challenges hosted by Carolyn from Book Chick City. She no longer hosts these challenges but I love to keep track of the books I read so I'm just going to keep a running list here. I may change this post to an official challenge at a later date if I can find one that suits my plans.

2010 - I read 124 books for the Speculative Fiction Challenge
2011 - I read 98 books for the Horror & Urban Fantasy Challenge
2012 - I read 132 books for the Speculative Romance Challenge & the Horror & Urban Fantasy Challenge
2013 - I read 88 books for the Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance Challenge
2014 - I read 104 books for my personal Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance Challenge
2015 - I read 126 books for my personal Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance Challenge
2016 - I read 121 books for my personal Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance Challenge
2017 - I read 114 books for my personal Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance Challenge
2018 - I read 127 books for my personal Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance Challenge

I'm going to continue aiming to read 100 books that are either urban fantasy or paranormal romance in 2019

I'll keep a list of the books I read (links will take you to my reviews) here:
  1. Silk & Steel - Ariana Nash
  2. Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox - Forthright
  3. In An Absent Dream - Seanan McGuire
  4. Menagerie - Rachel Vincent (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  5. Written in Red - Anne Bishop 
  6. Murder of Crows - Anne Bishop 
  7. Vision in Silver - Anne Bishop
  8. Marked in Flesh - Anne Bishop 
  9. Etched in Bone - Anne Bishop 
  10. Lake Silence - Anne Bishop 
  11. Spectacle - Rachel Vincent 
  12. Fury - Rachel Vincent
  13. Fifth Grave Past the Light - Darynda Jones
  14. Sixth Grave on the Edge - Darynda Jones
  15. Seventh Grave and No Body - Darynda Jones
  16. Wild Country - Anne Bishop
  17. That Ain't Witchcraft - Seanan McGuire
  18. Eighth Grave After Dark - Darynda Jones
  19. Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal - Forthright
  20. Sin & Salvation - K.F. Breene
  21. The Dirt on the Ninth Grave - Darynda Jones
  22. The Curse of the Tenth Grave - Darynda Jones
  23. Eleventh Grave in Moonlight - Darynda Jones
  24. The Trouble with Twelfth Grave - Darynda Jones
  25. Summoned to Thirteenth Grave - Darynda Jones
  26. Burn for Me - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  27. White Hot - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  28. Wildfire - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  29. Diamond Fire - Ilona Andrews (Novella) (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  30. Grave Witch - Kalayna Price (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  31. Grave Dance - Kalayna Price (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  32. Cipher - Larissa Ione
  33. The Culling Trials Book 1 - Shannon Mayer & K.F. Breene
  34. Kicking It - Anthology
  35. The Shadow Warrior - Ann Aguirre
  36. Grave Memory - Kalayna Price (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  37. Grave Visions - Kalayna Price
  38. The Culling Trials book 2 - Shannon Mayer & K.F. Breene
  39. How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks
  40. Grave Ransom - Kalayna Price
  41. Vamps and the City - Kerrelyn Sparks
  42. Middlegame - Seanan McGuire
  43. Clean Sweep - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  44. Sweep in Peace - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  45. One Fell Sweep - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  46. Magic Bites - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  47. The Beyond - Chloe Neill
  48. Grave Destiny - Kalayna Price
  49. Wolf Rain - Nalini Singh
  50. The Culling Trials book 3 - Shannon Mayer & K.F. Breene
  51. Her Dark Legion - Pippa DaCosta
  52. Magic Burns - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  53. Magic Strikes - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  54. Magic Mourns - Ilona Andrews (Novella) (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  55. Magic Bleeds - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  56. Magic Dreams - Ilona Andrews (Novella) (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  57. Fortuna Sworn - K.J. Sutton
  58. Good Omens - Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman
  59. Magic Slays - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  60. Gunmetal Magic - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  61. Small Magics - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  62. Break the Day - Lara Adrian
  63. Sweep of the Blade - Ilona Andrews
  64. Sweep of the Blade - Ilona Andrews (Read Twice)
  65. To Free a Captured Heart - R.L. Naquin
  66. The Bear's Chosen Mate - Vivian Arend
  67. Sapphire Flames - Ilona Andrews
  68. Sapphire Flames - Ilona Andrews 
  69. Sapphire Flames - Ilona Andrews (Read Three Times!)
  70. Avenged by an Angel - Felicity Heaton
  71. Magic Rises - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  72. Magic Steals - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  73. Burn for Me - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  74. White Hot - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  75. Wildfire - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  76. Diamond Fire - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  77. HeartMate - Robin D. Owens 
  78. High Stakes - Erin McCarthy
  79. Unearthed - Cecy Robson
  80. Archangel's War - Nalini Singh (Read Twice)
  81. Archangel's War - Nalini Singh (Read Twice)
  82. Werewolf Cinderella - Amanda Milo 
  83. Promise of Darkness - Bec McMaster
  84. The Unkindest Tide - Seanan McGuire
  85. Archangel's Prophecy - Nalini Singh (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  86. Magic Breaks - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  87. Seduced by a Demon King - Felicity Heaton
  88. The Kinsmen Universe - Ilona Andrews
  89. Blood Engines - T.A. Pratt
  90. Reaper - Larissa Ione
  91. Bound - Lexi Blake
  92. Magic Shifts - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  93. Magic Stars - Ilona Andrews (Novella) (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  94. Magic Binds - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  95. Iron and Magic - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  96. Magic Triumphs - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  97. Beast - Lexi Blake
  98. Shadows - Kristen Proby
  99. Beauty - Lexi Blake
  100. The Bear's Fated Mate - Vivian Arend
  101. The Black Prince - Ariana Nash
  102. The Lunatics: Volume One - Navessa Allen
  103. The Journals of Octavia Hollows: Books 1-6 - Stacey Rourke
  104. Headlines and Hydras - Rebecca Chastain (I beta read this book for the author so I won't be reviewing it until after it is published next year)
  105. On the Edge - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  106. Bayou Moon - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  107. Fate's Edge - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  108. Steel's Edge - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  109. Sleigh Bells Ring - Jodie Griffin
  110. Jessie's Harem - Mandy Rosko
  111. Edge of Darkness - Lara Adrian
  112. Laughter at the Academy - Seanan McGuire
  113. Rise of the Fire Witch - Lisa Carlisle
  114. Wicked Hour - Chloe Neill
  115. Magic for Liars - Sarah Gailey
  116. Mirror, Mirror - Anthology
  117. Snowspelled - Stephanie Burgis
  118. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Illustrated Edition - J.K. Rowling & Jim Kay
  119. Sex Criminals Volume 1: One Weird Trick - Matt Fraction & Chip Zdarsky (Graphic Novel)
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2019 New Author Challenge

This is my ninth year taking part in the New Author Challenge originally hosted by Literary Escapism.  I've not found a replacement since they stopped posting the challenge so I'm just creating this thread to keep a track for myself of the new authors I read this year.

As much as I have many favourite authors on my auto buy list I still love to discover new authors.  This is also great to discover both brand new and well known authors that I haven't got around to trying yet.

If you'd like to join me and take part in the challenge you can sign up here.

2010 - I tried 104 new authors
2011 - I tried 115 new authors
2012 - I tried 130 new authors
2013 - I tried 96 new authors
2014 - I tried 51 new authors
2015 - I tried 54 new authors
2016 - I tried 45 new authors
2017 - I tried 46 new authors
2018 - I tried 41 new authors
  1. Fake Love - Claire Contreras
  2. Binti: The Complete Trilogy - Nnedi Okorafor
  3. Off Planet - Aileen Erin
  4. The Fever King - Victoria Lee
  5. Sky in the Deep - Adrienne Young
  6. The Culling Trials Book 1 - Shannon Mayer & K.F. Breene
  7. The Reader - Traci Chee
  8. Sleepless Vol. 1 - Sarah Vaughn & Leila del Duca
  9. How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks
  10. The Women's War - Jenna Glass
  11. Three Weeks to Wed - Ella Quinn
  12. Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons - Dugald A. Steer
  13. The Match of the Century - Cathy Maxwell
  14. Fortuna Sworn - K.J. Sutton
  15. Kingdom of Exiles - Maxym Martineau
  16. HeartMate - Robin D. Owens 
  17. The Rowan - Anne McCaffrey
  18. High Stakes - Erin McCarthy
  19. Werewolf Cinderella - Amanda Milo 
  20. Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Hogwarts - Matthew Reinhart 
  21. Blood Engines - T.A. Pratt
  22. Harry Potter: The Marauder's Map Guide to Hogwarts - Erinn Pascal 
  23. Guided Tour of Gibraltar - T.J. Finlayson (Travel Guide)
  24. Ronda - Jose Manuel Real Pascual (Travel Guide)
  25. Shadows - Kristen Proby
  26. The Bromance Book Club - Lyssa Kay Adams
  27. The Lunatics: Volume One - Navessa Allen
  28. The Journals of Octavia Hollows: Books 1-6 - Stacey Rourke
  29. Sleigh Bells Ring - Jodie Griffin
  30. Jessie's Harem - Mandy Rosko
  31. Rise of the Fire Witch - Lisa Carlisle
  32. Magic for Liars - Sarah Gailey
  33. Imperfect Match - Corinne Michaels & Melanie Harlow
  34. Snowspelled - Stephanie Burgis
  35. Stuffed Stockings - K.A. Mitchell
  36. The Deep - Rivers Soloman, Daveed Diggs, William Hutson & Jonathan Snipes
  37. Sex Criminals Volume 1: One Weird Trick - Matt Fraction & Chip Zdarsky (Graphic Novel) 
  38. The Last Wish - Andrzej Sapkowski
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2019 British Books Challenge


In 2011 the British Books Challenge was created by Becky at The Bookette, in 2012 it was Kirsty at The Overflowing Library's turn to run the challenge & she also hosted in 2016, I hosted it myself in 2013 and 2014, Michelle at Fluttering Butterflies took a turn in 2015 and Chelley from Tales of Yesterday hosted from 2017 to 2018.

Since Chelley hasn't been updating the challenge for a while I'm not sure if it's going to continue into 2019 or not, if I spot a sign up page then I'll definitely take part officially and I'll update this post for anyone who wants to join me. In the meantime I'm just going to use this page to track the books I read since I enjoy seeing how many books I read in different categories.

2011 - I read 58 books by British authors
2012 - I read 41 books by British authors
2013 - I read 39 books by British authors
2014 - I read 55 books by British authors
2015 - I read 51 books by British authors
2016 - I read 40 books by British authors
2017 - I read 45 books by British authors
2018 - I read 35 books by British authors

I think I'm just going to keep my reduced goal of 20 books for the challenge this year, I love supporting British authors but a lot of the series I'm currently trying to catch up on are written by American authors.

I will keep a list of books read along with links to my reviews in this post.
  1. Silk & Steel - Ariana Nash
  2. Iron and Fire - Ariana Nash
  3. Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons - Dugald A. Steer
  4. Her Dark Legion - Pippa DaCosta
  5. Good Omens - Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman
  6. Deliverance - Pippa DaCosta
  7. Betrayal - Pippa DaCosta (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  8. Escape - Pippa DaCosta (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  9. Trapped - Pippa DaCosta (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  10. Trust - Pippa DaCosta (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
  11. The Demon World - Sally Green
  12. The Near Witch - V.E. Schwab
  13. Avenged by an Angel - Felicity Heaton
  14. Wonderland - Anthology
  15. Seduced by a Demon King - Felicity Heaton
  16. Blood and Ice - Ariana Nash
  17. Outmatched - Kristen Callihan & Samantha Young
  18. The Black Prince - Ariana Nash
  19. Lost & Found - Ariana Nash
  20. Snowspelled - Stephanie Burgis
  21. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Illustrated Edition - J.K. Rowling & Jim Kay
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      2019 Read 100 Books in a Year Challenge

      For the several years I loved taking part in the Read 100 Books in a Year Challenge that used to be hosted by Carolyn at Book Chick City. Since the she stopped running the challenge I've not been able to find a replacement so I decided to just keep my own list of the books I've read to help me keep track of my totals.

      2010 - I read 216 books
      2011 - I read 207 books
      2012 - I read 254 books
      2013 - I read 254 books
      2014 - I read 254 books
      2015 - I read 258 books
      2016 - I read 245 books
      2017 - I read 255 books
      2018 - I read 273 books

      I'll add links to the books I read here as my reviews are posted.
      1. Evidence of Desire - Lexi Blake
      2. Silk & Steel - Ariana Nash
      3. Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox - Forthright
      4. In An Absent Dream - Seanan McGuire
      5. Menagerie - Rachel Vincent (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      6. Shalador's Lady - Anne Bishop
      7. Umbertouched - Livia Blackburne
      8. Twilight's Dawn - Anne Bishop
      9. Undying - Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner
      10. Written in Red - Anne Bishop 
      11. Murder of Crows - Anne Bishop 
      12. Vision in Silver - Anne Bishop
      13. Marked in Flesh - Anne Bishop 
      14. Etched in Bone - Anne Bishop 
      15. Lake Silence - Anne Bishop 
      16. Renaissance Man - Tessa Bailey
      17. Spectacle - Rachel Vincent 
      18. Deadly Silence - Rebecca Zanetti 
      19. Lethal Lies - Rebecca Zanetti
      20. Fury - Rachel Vincent
      21. Twisted Truths - Rebecca Zanetti 
      22. Fake Love - Claire Contreras
      23. Witness in Death - J.D. Robb 
      24. Polaris Rising - Jessie Mihalik
      25. Judgement in Death - J.D. Robb
      26. Fifth Grave Past the Light - Darynda Jones
      27. Sixth Grave on the Edge - Darynda Jones
      28. Lost and Found - Lexi Blake
      29. Betrayal in Death - J.D. Robb
      30. Binti: The Complete Trilogy - Nnedi Okorafor
      31. Seventh Grave and No Body - Darynda Jones
      32. Interlude in Death - J.D. Robb
      33. Run to You - Lara Adrian
      34. Wild Country - Anne Bishop
      35. Pure Bliss - Lexi Blake
      36. That Ain't Witchcraft - Seanan McGuire
      37. Seduction in Death - J.D. Robb
      38. Eighth Grave After Dark - Darynda Jones
      39. Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal - Forthright
      40. Off Planet - Aileen Erin
      41. Sin & Salvation - K.F. Breene
      42. Reunion in Death - J.D. Robb
      43. The Fever King - Victoria Lee
      44. Salvatore - Cecy Robson
      45. North Cyprus (Bradt Travel Guide)
      46. The Dirt on the Ninth Grave - Darynda Jones
      47. The Curse of the Tenth Grave - Darynda Jones
      48. Eleventh Grave in Moonlight - Darynda Jones
      49. The Trouble with Twelfth Grave - Darynda Jones
      50. Sky in the Deep - Adrienne Young
      51. Summoned to Thirteenth Grave - Darynda Jones
      52. Burn for Me - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      53. White Hot - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      54. Wildfire - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      55. Diamond Fire - Ilona Andrews (Novella) (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      56. Grave Witch - Kalayna Price (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      57. Grave Dance - Kalayna Price (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      58. Cipher - Larissa Ione
      59. The Culling Trials Book 1 - Shannon Mayer & K.F. Breene
      60. Purity in Death - J.D. Robb
      61. Kicking It - Anthology
      62. The Reader - Traci Chee
      63. Iron and Fire - Ariana Nash
      64. Portrait in Death - J.D. Robb
      65. The Shadow Warrior - Ann Aguirre
      66. Chasing Bliss - Lexi Blake
      67. Sleepless Vol. 1 - Sarah Vaughn & Leila del Duca
      68. Imitation in Death - J.D. Robb
      69. Grave Memory - Kalayna Price (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      70. King of Fools - Amanda Foody
      71. The Dom Who Loved Me - Lexi Blake
      72. Grave Visions - Kalayna Price
      73. Barbarian's Mate - Ruby Dixon
      74. Worth Fighting For - Laura Kaye
      75. The Culling Trials book 2 - Shannon Mayer & K.F. Breene
      76. The Men with the Golden Cuffs - Lexi Blake
      77. How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks
      78. Sleepless Vol. 2 - Sarah Vaughn & Leila del Duca (Graphic Novel)
      79. Siren Unleashed - Lexi Blake
      80. The Women's War - Jenna Glass
      81. Three Weeks to Wed - Ella Quinn
      82. Grave Ransom - Kalayna Price
      83. Vamps and the City - Kerrelyn Sparks
      84. Meet Cute - Helena Hunting
      85. Middlegame - Seanan McGuire
      86. Sleepless Vol. 1 - Sarah Vaughn & Leila del Duca (Graphic Novel) (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      87. Clean Sweep - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      88. Sweep in Peace - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      89. One Fell Sweep - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      90. Magic Bites - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      91. Remember When - Nora Roberts & J.D. Robb
      92. The Beyond - Chloe Neill
      93. Grave Destiny - Kalayna Price
      94. Wolf Rain - Nalini Singh
      95. Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons - Dugald A. Steer
      96. The Match of the Century - Cathy Maxwell
      97. Incredibuilds: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Express (Deluxe Book and Model Set)
      98. The Culling Trials book 3 - Shannon Mayer & K.F. Breene
      99. Divided in Death - J.D. Robb
      100. Her Dark Legion - Pippa DaCosta
      101. Enchanted - Lexi Blake
      102. Visions in Death - J.D. Robb
      103. Magic Burns - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      104. Magic Strikes - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      105. Magic Mourns - Ilona Andrews (Novella) (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      106. Magic Bleeds - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      107. Magic Dreams - Ilona Andrews (Novella) (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      108. In Moonlight and Memories: Volume One - Julie Ann Walker
      109. In Moonlight and Memories: Volume Two - Julie Ann Walker
      110. In Moonlight and Memories: Volume Three - Julie Ann Walker
      111. The Girl in Red - Christina Henry
      112. When a Marquis Chooses a Bride - Ella Quinn
      113. Survivor in Death - J.D. Robb
      114. Fortuna Sworn - K.J. Sutton
      115. Bishop's Knight - Katie Reus
      116. The Bride Test - Helen Hoang
      117. The Second Time Around - Ella Quinn
      118. Kingdom of Exiles - Maxym Martineau 
      119. Once Upon a Time in Bliss - Lexi Blake
      120. Origin in Death - J.D. Robb
      121. Good Omens - Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman
      122. A Dom is Forever - Lexi Blake 
      123. Memory in Death - J.D. Robb
      124. Deliverance - Pippa DaCosta
      125. Betrayal - Pippa DaCosta (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      126. Escape - Pippa DaCosta (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      127. Trapped - Pippa DaCosta (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      128. Trust - Pippa DaCosta (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      129. Magic Slays - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      130. Gunmetal Magic - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      131. Small Magics - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      132. The Demon World - Sally Green
      133. Break the Day - Lara Adrian
      134. Sweep of the Blade - Ilona Andrews
      135. Sweep of the Blade - Ilona Andrews (Read Twice)
      136. Soul of the Sword - Julie Kagawa
      137. Haunted in Death - J.D. Robb
      138. On Her Master's Secret Service - Lexi Blake
      139. It Started with a Kiss - Ella Quinn
      140. Lost in You - Lexi Blake
      141. Born in Death - J.D. Robb
      142. To Free a Captured Heart - R.L. Naquin
      143. The Near Witch - V.E. Schwab
      144. Their Second Chance - Katee Robert
      145. The Undying King - Grace Draven
      146. Under Currents - Nora Roberts
      147. Danger's Fate - Amanda Carlson 
      148. Innocent in Death - J.D. Robb
      149. The Queen's Advantage - Jessie Mihalik
      150. The Queen's Advantage - Jessie Mihalik (Read Twice)
      151. The Bear's Chosen Mate - Vivian Arend
      152. Sapphire Flames - Ilona Andrews
      153. Sapphire Flames - Ilona Andrews 
      154. Sapphire Flames - Ilona Andrews (Read Three Times!)
      155. Butterfly in Frost - Sylvia Day
      156. Avenged by an Angel - Felicity Heaton
      157. Creation in Death - J.D. Robb
      158. Magic Rises - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      159. Magic Steals - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      160. Chester 5000-XYV - Jess Fink (Graphic Novel) (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      161. Chester 5000-XYV: Isabelle and George - Jess Fink (Graphic Novel) (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      162. Burn for Me - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      163. White Hot - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      164. Wildfire - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      165. Diamond Fire - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      166. The Winter of the Witch - Katherine Arden
      167. Eternity in Death - J.D. Robb
      168. The Girl the Sea Gave Back - Adrienne Young
      169. Incredibuilds: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Erumpent - Ramin Zahed (Deluxe Book and Model Set)
      170. Strangers in Death - J.D. Robb
      171. HeartMate - Robin D. Owens 
      172. Dark Memento - Katie Reus
      173. Darkdawn - Jay Kristoff
      174. Back in Bliss - Lexi Blake
      175. Salvation in Death - J.D. Robb
      176. The Rowan - Anne McCaffrey
      177. Nevernight - Jay Kristoff (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      178. Godsgrave - Jay Kristoff (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      179. High Stakes - Erin McCarthy
      180. Wonderland - Anthology
      181. Unearthed - Cecy Robson
      182. Archangel's War - Nalini Singh (Read Twice)
      183. Archangel's War - Nalini Singh (Read Twice)
      184. Werewolf Cinderella - Amanda Milo 
      185. Promise of Darkness - Bec McMaster
      186. The Unkindest Tide - Seanan McGuire
      187. Archangel's Prophecy - Nalini Singh (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      188. Magic Breaks - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      189. Harry Potter - Creatures: A Paper Scene Book
      190. The Orchid Throne - Jeffe Kennedy
      191. Seduced by a Demon King - Felicity Heaton
      192. Ritual in Death - J.D. Robb
      193. Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Hogwarts - Matthew Reinhart 
      194. Blood and Ice - Ariana Nash
      195. The Kinsmen Universe - Ilona Andrews
      196. Blood Engines - T.A. Pratt
      197. Game of Thrones: A Pop-Up Guide to Westeros - Matthew Reinhart 
      198. Promises in Death - J.D. Robb
      199. Harry Potter: The Marauder's Map Guide to Hogwarts - Erinn Pascal 
      200. Reaper - Larissa Ione
      201. Angel Mage - Garth Nix
      202. Kindred in Death - J.D. Robb
      203. Bishop's Queen - Katie Reus
      204. Bound - Lexi Blake
      205. Guided Tour of Gibraltar - T.J. Finlayson (Travel Guide)
      206. Ronda - Jose Manuel Real Pascual (Travel Guide)
      207. Magic Shifts - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      208. Magic Stars - Ilona Andrews (Novella) (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      209. Magic Binds - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      210. Iron and Magic - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      211. Magic Triumphs - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      212. Missing in Death - J.D. Robb
      213. Beast - Lexi Blake
      214. Fantasy in Death - J.D. Robb
      215. Shadows - Kristen Proby
      216. The Toll - Neal Shusterman
      217. The Bromance Book Club - Lyssa Kay Adams
      218. Beauty - Lexi Blake
      219. Twist of Fate - Jill Shalvis 
      220. Sirens in Bliss - Lexi Blake
      221. Indulgence in Death - J.D. Robb
      222. Outmatched - Kristen Callihan & Samantha Young
      223. The Bear's Fated Mate - Vivian Arend
      224. The Black Prince - Ariana Nash
      225. Possession in Death - J.D. Robb
      226. Treachery in Death - J.D. Robb
      227. The Lunatics: Volume One - Navessa Allen
      228. The Journals of Octavia Hollows: Books 1-6 - Stacey Rourke
      229. New York to Dallas - J.D. Robb
      230. Headlines and Hydras - Rebecca Chastain (I beta read this book for the author so I won't be reviewing it until after it is published next year)
      231. On the Edge - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      232. Bayou Moon - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      233. Fate's Edge - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      234. Steel's Edge - Ilona Andrews (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      235. Jessie's Harem - Mandy Rosko
      236. Edge of Darkness - Lara Adrian
      237. Chaos in Death - J.D. Robb
      238. A Dream So Dark - L.L. McKinney
      239. The Harp of Kings - Juliet Marillier
      240. Laughter at the Academy - Seanan McGuire
      241. All Wrapped Up for the Holidays - Anthology
      242. Rise of the Fire Witch - Lisa Carlisle
      243. Celebrity in Death - J.D. Robb 
      244. Delusion in Death - J.D. Robb
      245. Christmas in the City - Anthology
      246. Calculated in Death - J.D. Robb
      247. Lost & Found - Ariana Nash
      248. A Madness of Sunshine - Nalini Singh
      249. Wicked Hour - Chloe Neill
      250. Thankless in Death - J.D. Robb
      251. Magic for Liars - Sarah Gailey
      252. Imperfect Match - Corinne Michaels & Melanie Harlow
      253. Starsight - Brandon Sanderson
      254. Taken in Death - J.D. Robb
      255. Mirror, Mirror - Anthology
      256. Concealed in Death - J.D. Robb
      257. Festive in Death - J.D. Robb
      258. Snowspelled - Stephanie Burgis
      259. Stuffed Stockings - K.A. Mitchell
      260. The Night Before Christmas - Clement C. Moore (I re-read this book but the link takes you to my original review)
      261. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter: The Official Guide 
      262. The Marquis and I - Ella Quinn
      263. Wires and Nerve: Volume 1 - Marissa Meyer (Graphic Novel) (Review coming soon)
      264. Aurora Blazing - Jessie Mihalik
      265. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Illustrated Edition - J.K. Rowling & Jim Kay
      266. The Deep - Rivers Soloman, Daveed Diggs, William Hutson & Jonathan Snipes
      267. Sex Criminals Volume 1: One Weird Trick - Matt Fraction & Chip Zdarsky (Graphic Novel) 
      268. The Last Wish - Andrzej Sapkowski
      269. Incredibuilds: Harry Potter: Thestral - Incredibuilds (Deluxe Book and Model Set)
      270. Wires and Nerve: Volume 1 - Marissa Meyer (Graphic Novel)
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      Monday, 1 January 2018

      2018 Contemporary Romance Challenge #ContRom2018


      The Contemporary Romance Reading Challenge was created by The Book Vixen and was hosted by Gone with the Words and Love at First Page in 2016. It's been taken over by Andi's ABCS from 2017. If you'd like to join me taking part in this years challenge you can find the sign up page HERE

      This is will be my sixth year taking part in the contemporary romance challenge and I'm really looking forward to it. I seem to be binging on my main love of paranormal romance and urban fantasy at the moment but I still enjoy contemporary romance so although I'm reading a bit less I'd like to carry on keeping track of it.

      2010 - I read 16 contemporary romance stories
      2011 - I read 5 contemporary romance stories
      2012 - I read 71 contemporary romance stories
      2013 - I read 116 contemporary romance stories
      2014 - I read 94 contemporary romance stories
      2015 - I read 51 contemporary romance stories
      2016 - I read 22 contemporary romance stories
      2017 - I read 29 contemporary romance stories

      I'm going to set my goal for 2018 at 20 books so that I'm not putting myself under too much pressure.

      I will update this post to include links to my reviews as I post them.

      January (read other participant's reviews here)

      I didn't review any contemporary romance this month

      February (read other participant's reviews here)
      March (read other participant's reviews here)
      1. Two to Love - Lexi Blake
      2. Fighting for Everything - Laura Kaye
      June (read other participant's reviews here)
      1. Order of Protection - Lexi Blake 
      July (read other participant's reviews here)
      1. Siren Beloved - Lexi Blake
      August (read other participant's reviews here)
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