Who’s in the mood for some “fighter-style” contemporary romance? These are steamy, with just the right amount of angst and moments of heartache to really keep us pining. Great reads when you are looking for a fulfilling and sweet love story, but that won’t make you too crazy in the process. PLUS!!! These are about BOXERS!! Gorgeous up-and-coming-top-of-their-game fighters that are dealing with possible fame and fortune… and trying to fit that all in with that one girl that is flipping their world upside down.
Reading Order Guide:
Alma Katsu – The Taker Trilogy Reading Order
In celebration of the recent release of “The Reckoning (Book Two of The Taker Trilogy)” author Alma Katsu is offering a SIGNED print book giveaway of the first two books in her haunting paranormal trilogy, to one lucky commenter! The Reckoning was a semifinalist in Goodreads’ Reader Choice Awards – Paranormal Fantasy and is a nominee for RT Magazine’s Reviewer’s Choice Award in Paranormal Romance.
About the series:
“… stunning tale of a mysterious young woman, Lanore, and an unwitting Maine doctor who falls into her world, a hidden world that exists outside the boundaries of time. In this magical realm, where the predatory use pleasure to corrupt the innocent, Lanore’s incredible devotion to Jonathan, her first, true love, captures the attention of Adair, the dangerous man who rules this world, and ignites within him an all-consuming desire to possess her.”
(Learn even more about the series, plus an excerpt from book #2 AND a Q&A with the author herself, below!)
Reading Order:
- The Taker (Book One of The Taker Trilogy)
- The Reckoning (Book Two of The Taker Trilogy) <— (check out the excerpt below!!)
- The Descent – expected release date August 13th 2013
How to enter for a chance to win this signed set? Just leave a comment below, and Sunday night (Sunday February 10th, 2013) by 10pm EST, I will randomly select one winner.
The winner will be contacted and will have 48hrs to respond with a mailing address, so if you are picked, do not delay or you will lose your chance. The books will be sent directly from the author. Sorry for my international readers, this is a open to U.S. residents only (but you’re welcome to comment and join in any time!!).
Now for the fun series info!
C.M. Stunich – Never Say Never Series Reading Order
Emma enjoyed this series (and it’s been brought up a few times on our Facebook page). Angst. Definitely a magic word! 😉 Thank you for the recommendation, Emma, I shall look into this one!!
Emma: “Never say Never series by C.M. Stunich three books and books 1 and 2 are out, Tasting Never and Finding Never. Love the story of Ty and Never… such tortured souls with lots of secrets. Ty is a new book boyfriend, for sure!”
About book #1:
Never is a girl with a broken soul who doesn’t date nice guys and can’t seem to go to bed at night without crying herself to sleep. She doesn’t need any complications in her life, especially not when they’re attached to a man that could be her emotional twin.
Rachel Higginson – The Star-Crossed Series Reading Order
<— Adamantly recommended by Brooke! (as of the today, the first book is FREE!)
“I LOVED The Star-crossed series by Rachel Higginson, there are 4 books in the series and they are MOST definitely some of the best books I have ever read!!! The first one is called Reckless!! Anyways just thought I’d share and say thanks….”
AND Melanie likes it too: I also wanted to recommend the Star Crossed series by Rachel Higginson. Its a YA series, but its pretty good!
About book #1:
Ginger Voight – Groupie Trilogy Reading Order
The last book in this trilogy has just been released today!! YAY! This one is a full-on “dating a rock star” drama and I agonized BIG TIME with the rock-star “girlfriend” (or was she a groupie?). So many sweet and serene moments, and then so many moments of OH NO HE DIDN’T!!!! If you’re into rock star drama and the whole famous band touring (and the girls that love them… or try to love them) this one’s for you!
Shawna: Oh Maryse you totally had it right in your review. I was prepared for the over the top drama, but it still set me off where I had to tell someone…HAHA.