I read 7 books in January which means I’m ONE book BEHIND schedule in order to reach my goal of 100 books. My reading mojo comes and goes and I can’t pinpoint what the problem is. I first thought that Prison Break was to blame but now I’m not so sure. (I got hooked on the show and totally obsessed about it.) Now I’m wondering if I’m just feeling overwhelmed and that’s affecting my reading mojo…
Any who, it’s February! That means the Super Bowl is coming (go 49ers!), Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and the movie Safe Haven comes out (also on V-Day). Who wants to be my Valentine? Anyone? *the sound of crickets chirping in the distant*
Books Reviewed on TBV:
- His Salvation by J.R. Loveless – DNF
- The Seduction of Elliot McBride by Jennifer Ashley – 4 frogs
- Promises by Marie Sexton – 4 ½ frogs
- Second Hand by Heidi Cullinan & Marie Sexton – 3 ½ frogs
- Tempting the Best Man by J. Lynn – 2 frogs
- Wake Me Up Inside by Cardeno C. – 4.5 frogs
- Blessed Isle by Alex Beecroft – 2 ½ frogs
- A to Z by Marie Sexton – 4 frogs
- Infected: Prey by Andrea Speed – 2 ½ frogs
- Redemption by Fire by Andrew Grey – 4 frogs
- Frat House Troopers by Xavier Mayne – 4 frogs
- The Letter Z by Marie Sexton – 4 frogs
- Gambling Men: The Novel by Amy Lane – 5 frogs
- Strengthened by Fire by Andrew Grey – 4 frogs
- Chasing Alex by Riley Shane – 4 frogs
- Most Wanted by Barbara Sheridan – 1 frog
- Cover Up by K.C. Burn – 2 ½ frogs
- Burnished by Fire by Andrew Grey – 4 frogs
- Strawberries for Dessert by Marie Sexton – 3 ½ frogs
- The Stranger by Kyra Davis – 1 frog
- Haunted Sanctuary by Moira Rogers – 3 ½ frogs
- The Outlaw by Rebecca Leigh – 3 ½ frogs
- The Revolutionary by Rebecca Leigh – 3 ½ frogs
- Keeping Promise Rock by Amy Lane – 3 frogs
- Highlander Reborn by Laura Hunsaker – 3 frogs
- Putting Out Fires by Marie Sexton – 4 frogs
- Paris A to Z by Marie Sexton – 4 frogs
- Love Unrehearsed by Tina Reber – 4 frogs
- One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean – 4 frogs
- Unshakeable Faith by Lisa Worrall – 1 frog
Posts:
- In My Pocket (9) – the ‘Best of’ lists, Prison Break Pinterest boards, and Google takes over the world edition
- My Bookish Wants & Gots is back and will now be a monthly feature.
- Author Ty Langston talked about writing dialogue.
- We posted an excerpt from The Love of Love by Bella Andre for the Sullivans tour.
- Author Sandy James talked about writing fantasy romance.
- In My Pocket (10) – the flu epidemic, iPhone contract, and the guy who won (then quickly lost) the 2012 NatGeo Photo contest edition
- In My Pocket (11) – the formula of a romance novel, a new erotic MM regency series, and Zac Efron gets caught in a sex shop edition
- Brianna talks about the new New Adult genre (plus there’s a giveaway!)
- J9 interviews the author duo Moira Rogers (plus giveaway!)
- In My Pocket (12) – the feminist theory meets romance novels blog, Where’s Momo, and Delirium pilot has been ordered edition
- An inside look at J9’s visit to the Safe Haven movie set (pictures plus giveaway!)
- Author Coleen Kwan shares an excerpt from Real Men Don’t Break Hearts (plus there’s a giveaway!)
- Spider’s Revenge by Jennifer Estep discussion. If you’ve read the book, come on over and tell us what you thought!
Current Giveaways:
- (1) print copy of Dinner With a Vampire by Abigail Gibbs – ENDS 2/2 (US & CAN)
- (1) ebook copy of Haunted Sanctuary by Moira Rogers – ENDS 2/6 (INT)
- (1) $25USD Fandango Bucks and a movie tie-in paperback edition of Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks – ENDS 2/10 (US)
- (1) paperback bundle of Love Unscripted and Love Unrehearsed by Tina Reber – ENDS 2/11 (US & CAN)
- (1) $10USD gift card to Amazon or B&N (winner’s choice) – ENDS 2/13 (INT)
2013 Reading Challenges/Goals Status Report:
- Outdo Yourself – 7/100
- Men in Uniform – 0/5
- Nicholas Sparks – 0/4
- Romantic Suspense – 0/13
- Contemporary Romance – 5/10
- Read 100 books – 7/100
- Read 24 books from TBR Pile – 2/24
- Read 12 Freebies from TBR Pile – 1/12
How was your January? How are you doing with your reading goals so far?
wooohoo you are on the roll! 30 book reviews in January is an awesome number :D doing great on all your challenges as well!
ReplyDeleteIt's been so very cold here that all I could do was read! :)
DeleteIt was all J9. She still has her reading mojo :)
DeleteGood month! Happy February reading!
ReplyDeletePRISON BREAK PINTEREST BOARDS?!? WHAAAAAT? DEF checking those out!
ReplyDeleteAnd I say Valentine's Schmalentines.
Yes!!! Particularly Wentworth Miller pin boards :)
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