Each month you will make a post with three books from your TBR List (these books can be already on your kindle or shelf or books you might want to purchase) and add your link on the linky that will be provided on my post. Your followers and the people on the linky will help you choose which book you will read next. The following Saturday you will announce the book that won. Then read the book and on the last Saturday of the month post a review.
This month I’m trying to hop back on the wagon with My #2017HW. I did so well the first quarter, but second quarter was an F. I did not read my books in July, but I can try for a B still, right? All three of these are physical reads off my list that I particularly wanted to read. Help me pick!
August 2017 Choices
Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs Series: Alpha & Omega #4
Published by Ace on March 3rd 2015
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 324
Format: Hardcover
Source: Purchased
Goodreads
I’ve been away from this series for far too long!For once, mated werewolves Charles and Anna are not traveling because of Charles’s role as his father’s enforcer. This time, their trip to Arizona is purely personal--or at least it starts out that way...Charles and Anna soon discover that a dangerous Fae being is on the loose, replacing human children with simulacrums. The Fae’s cold war with humanity is about to heat up—and Charles and Anna are in the cross fire.
I can’t believe I’ve fallen so far behind on such a beloved series for me… 🙁
Surrender to the Devil by Lorraine Heath Series: Scoundrels of St. James #3
Published by Avon on June 30th 2009
Genres: Historical, Romance
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
Source: Gift
Goodreads
I know this author personally – she’s in my book club – and I’ve NEVER read her. And she wins awards all the time at RT, so I know she’s damn good. This is book 3, which I usually wouldn’t do, but it’s the only one I have and I’ve been told it works as a standalone.A Devilish Duke on a Quest for Pleasure...
Frannie Darling was once a child of London's roughest streets, surrounded by petty thieves, pickpockets, and worse. But though she survived this harsh upbringing to become a woman of incomparable beauty, Frannie wants nothing to do with the men who lust for her, the rogues who frequent the gaming hall where she works. She can take care of herself and feels perfectly safe on her own—safe, that is, until he strides into her world, and once again it becomes a very dangerous place indeed.
To bed her but not wed her. That's what Sterling Mabry, the eighth Duke of Greystone, wants. But Frannie abhors arrogant aristocrats interested only in their own pleasure. So why then does the thought of an illicit tryst with the devilish duke leave her trembling with desire? Her willing body begs for release... and a wicked, wonderful surrender.
Written in Red by Anne Bishop Series: The Others #1
Published by Roc on March 5th 2013
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 433
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads
I tried reading this years ago on audio and it did not work for me, but I think it was a combination of wrong time and not a book I’m meant to read on audio. So I really want to try it again!No one creates realms like New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop. Now in a thrilling new fantasy series, enter a world inhabited by the Others, unearthly entities—vampires and shape-shifters among them—who rule the Earth and whose prey are humans.
As a cassandra sangue, or blood prophet, Meg Corbyn can see the future when her skin is cut—a gift that feels more like a curse. Meg’s Controller keeps her enslaved so he can have full access to her visions. But when she escapes, the only safe place Meg can hide is at the Lakeside Courtyard—a business district operated by the Others.
Shape-shifter Simon Wolfgard is reluctant to hire the stranger who inquires about the Human Liaison job. First, he senses she’s keeping a secret, and second, she doesn’t smell like human prey. Yet a stronger instinct propels him to give Meg the job. And when he learns the truth about Meg and that she’s wanted by the government, he’ll have to decide if she’s worth the fight between humans and the Others that will surely follow.
Now Vote!! Which of my August 2017 choices do you think I should read?
I aw Dead Heat and thought that’s easy and then I saw Written in Red further down the page. Written in Red! NOW! I’ve read both and they are both really really amazing. Some of the best possible choices. You can’t go wrong with either of them. I don’t read historical romance so who knows about the middle one? Anne
Lol this is why I needed y’all to vote for me 🙂 The consensus sure seems to be written in red though!
This one is extremely tough. I loved Dead Heat, but you HAVE to try The Others series by Anne Bishop, so that is what I ultimately picked. I hope you enjoyed whichever one wins.
Lol that’s why I’m making y’all vote! I think The Others is going to win, so I’m excited about starting it!
No-brainer for me this month! Written in Red all the way! I read the whole series on audio and absolutely loved it. My husband and I actually listed to the series together and enjoyed it so much that he recently suggested doing a re-read. Can’t wait to see which book wins! 🙂
Wow! I’m glad to hear you both liked it so much, makes me even more eager to read it!
Written in Red is a must read!!! That reminds me I’ve got to make time to read the last book. Hope you enjoy the winner 😊
LOL sounds like I voted using a similar technique on yours… a series I need to catch up on 🙂 Seriously though, I’ve heard so many good things about this book, I look forward to reading it – this month or whenever I get to it 🙂
Awesome! I voted for Dead Heat!
Thanks for voting! Can’t wait to see what will win 🙂
Anne Bishop! I haven’t read this series yet but her black jewels is truly one of my favorite series of all time!
I’ve never read her, but I’ve heard really great things ! I think it’s winning – though it might be tight with Dead Heat. We’ll see 🙂
Dead Heat baby because it’s Mercy (even though I’m a newb, having only read book one) and it looks badass. 🙂
I love Mercy – can never go wrong there, right? Technically it’s the sister series, with Anna and Charles but that one’s even better than Mercy 🙂 You’ll have to start that one too – they really read well alongside each other!
Written in Red sounds interesting so I went with that. Please check out my TBR
I’ve heard really good things, so fingers crossed 🙂 Thanks for voting!
I’m on a real Paranormal romance kick lately, so I chose Patricia Briggs, but the HR one looks so good, too!
I do love Patricia Briggs, so I’m sure it’ll be a good Paranaormal too!
Picked Written in Red cause I really want to read that series and would like to know what you think. 🙂
I’ve had it on my list forever and I’m really looking forward to giving it a go, whenever it wins… which it’s looking like might be this month.
I went with Written in Red, I want to read that book but first I need to see what you think 🙂
Lol that’s so how I vote sometimes 🙂 well it’s in the lead!
They all sound great but, I voted for Written in Red too. The plot was so intriguing. I hope you enjoy the winner.
Thanks Whitney! Written in Red seems to have taken an early lead 🙂
Oh! Oh! Oh! I love Patricia Briggs, but I had to go with Written in Red for this one. I have so much love for Bishop’s series. It’s awesome and then some. I hope you like whichever wins!
Thanks! I do love Patricia Briggs too, but I hear amazing things about Bishops series. I think I’ll be happy whatever wins 🙂