Looking Back: 2012 Review Catch up - 4 Star Books

What better way to start the New Year than to tackle unfinished items from the previous year. Last year I went through a short, ok long, period where I was reading a lot and not writing reviews. So I thought I would do a couple quick posts to give shout outs to some great books that didn’t get the attention they deserved. This post is for books that I rated 4 out of 5 stars 

Upcoming Posts
Tomorrow (Jan. 4th) - Wendy will be posting some of her 4* books from 2012
Jan. 10th - I will post 5* books from 2012 that I didn't review
Jan. 11th - Wendy will post some of her 5* books from 2012

Touch (Denazen #1) by Jus Accardo 

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Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready 

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Forgive My Fins (Fins #1) by Tera Lynn Childes 

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On One Condition by Diane Alberts 

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Darkness Becomes Her (Gods & Monsters #1) by Kelly Keaton 

An interesting story with a self-sufficient and determined main character.

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Cinder by Marissa Meyer 

Cinder is a fun twist on a classic tale and a quick read.

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Cat Scratch Fever by Jodi Redford – **This is an over 18 book** 

Cat Scratch Fever is a novella that’s full of frustration, attraction, and sexual tension.

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Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor 1) by Lisa Kleypas

This is a cute romance in what sounds like a striking and serene setting.

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Try Me (Take a Chance #1) by Diane Alberts

Goodreads Summary:

            What happens in Vegas…can lead to romance.

It took one wild night for Sergeant Jeremy Addison to realize that Vegas? Was a bad idea.

Bloody. Bruised. Dehydrated. Abandoned in the desert, and left to stagger down the road. The only way this leave could get worse was if his savior was his ex-best friend’s sister…and the girl he’d loved since childhood.

The last person Erica expected to find on the roadside was her high school crush. She hadn’t seen Jeremy in seven years – ever since the night he said he loved her, and she ran away. Losing him then had been a mistake, but wanting him now could be catastrophic if he discovered the secret that chased every other man from her life. But with a tall, tattooed Marine determined to prove he’s always been faithful, can Erica resist his advances…or will she surrender ground and give love a try?

My Review:

Try Me is about two self-doubting people with chemistry that practically jumps off the page. But that’s complicated by the fact that neither one thinks they’re ‘worthy’ enough for the other. I just wanted to play matchmaker for them…or beat some sense into them…whichever, lol! This is a great lunch room read; it’s short and engaging.

Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5