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Monday, 4 January 2016

Favourite books of 2015

It's that time of the year again. It feels like yesterday when I typed my Best of 2014 post! This year flew by so fast it gave me a whiplash. Thankfully, I read a ton of amazing books which helped keep me sane when life was getting a bit too crazy.
Here's my absolute favourite books of 2015. Hope you can find something you like among these awesome reads, and super talented authors.


 
I have to start with one of my all-time favourite authors, Santino Hassell. I've been a fan of his ever since I read ICoS and I was looking forward to reading more books from him. In 2015 he published 3 full-length novels, and all of them were fantastic! I can't recommend Sutphin Boulevard (you can read my full review HERE) and Sunset Park strong enough! 



Santino's Gothic paranormal novel Stygian is an epic read! It's a stand alone, not connected to any series and is just brilliant!


In 2015 Leta Blake and Indra Vaugh wrote a book that blew me away! It's a love story about a priest and a rock star, and I have to admit that I was nervous to read it because religious themes make me uncomfortable. But, man, am I glad I did read it! It's phenomenal, one of the best books I've ever laid my hands on.


I never know what to expect from Heidi Cullinan. Her books are so different, both in writing style and theme. But Carry the Ocean came highly recommended from most of my friends, so I gave it a go.
I fell in love from the very first chapter. Such an amazing book! Everyone should read it at least once in the life.


Varian Krylov is one of the most talented authors I've ever had the pleasure of reading. She uses words to create feelings. Every time I read one of her novels I'm in awe with her talent. The words flow so beautifully... Transmundo: Escape is no exception. It's an amazing novel. You can read my full review HERE.


In the Middle of Somewhere is Roan Parrish's debut MM romance novel and it's fantastic! I fell in love with Roan's writing and I'm pretty sure I'll read anything she ever writes. I can't wait for the next book in the series!


True Brit was the pleasant surprise in the Best of 2015 collection. I read it without any expectations and I absolutely loved it! It turned out to be so much more than what the book blurb said it would be. I can't wait to read more from Con Riley.



Kim Fielding is another favourite author of mine. She's incredibly talented and I've never read a book of hers I don't like. She was represented on my Best of 2014 list with Brute - an incredible book that still haunts me. This year I read a lot of Ms Fielding's books, but the 2 that absolutely stood out were Rattlesnake and The Tin Box. Both are fantastic novels, and yet they's so incredibly different! I can't pick between the two to save my life!


I love Adrienne Wilder's writing! In the Absence of Light is an amazing book! Ms Wilder never shies away from difficult themes and this novel is no exception. Absolutely brilliant book!



I'm not a huge fantasy/sci-fi/paranormal fan, but this year I discovered two incredible fantasy series - Whyborne&Griffin is one of them. It's so good that I couldn't stop reading until I devoured the whole series! 


The other fantasy series I loved was Mermen of Ea. I've never read any books about mermen but let me tell you, this series is totally addictive! Highly recommend for fans of fantasy/adventure books!

I've probably - unintentionally - left out lots of books I loved this year, for which I'm sorry, but it was such a good year for the genre that it was difficult to choose just a handful. I'm so excited to see our little genre growing and so many talented authors getting more and more attention, and well-deserved recognition, outside of the MM romance clique. I hope 2016 will be even better and we'll see a ton of MM books in the Amazon Top100!






Monday, 7 September 2015

Books I can't wait to get my hands on


Valor on the Move
Keira Andrews

This book looks absolutely amazing! Forbidden love between the son of the US president and his bodyguard? Yes, please! 
I have a confession to make - it'll be my first Keira Andrews book and considering how much my friends love her stories, I can't wait to dive into this one.

Release date: September 9 2015


Vespertine
Leta Blake and Indra Vaughn

I'm a huge Leta Blake fan! I've read all her books and she's an autobuy author for me. I haven't read anything by Indra Vaughn yet, but I'm looking forward to it.
Vespertine is about another forbidden love story - between a rock star and a priest! I'm wildly excited to see how this plays out!!!

Release date: September 10 2015




Rattlesnake
Kim Fielding

I love Kim Fielding's writing! She usually mixes reality with a touch of fantasy/historical fantasy in her writing - which I don't usually go for and I've loved everything I read from Ms Fielding - but this book is contemporary romance with no fantasy elements. I'm looking forward to it.

Release date: 31 August 2015


Sloe Ride
Rhys Ford

I do a little happy dance every time a Rhys Ford book shows on my kindle. I've read all her books and I've loved each and every one. Another autobuy author for me.
Sloe Ride is the 4th instalment in her Sinners series and tells the story of another Morgan - Quinn. I can't wait to read this - missed all the Morgans like crazy!

Release date: September 4 2015


Sunset Park
Santino Hassell

One of my all time favourite authors has a new series out - Five Boroughs. The first book Sutphin Boulevard was fantastic and I can't wait for book 2, Sunset Park. I get giddy just thinking about it. The UST in that book is going to be a killer but, man, it'll hurt so good!
I also can't wait to see the cover! The cover for Sutphin Boulevard is stunning and I really hope the rest of the series keeps up with the trend.

Release date: December 2015