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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Shelf Candy Saturday (19): Friday Harbor Series by Lisa Kleypas

Shelf Candy Saturday is hosted by A Night's Dream of Books.

Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor

(Friday Harbor #1)

ONE LITTLE GIRL NEEDS A FAMILY

One rain-slicked night, six-year-old Holly lost the only parent she knew, her beloved mother Victoria. And since that night, she has never again spoken a word.

ONE SINGLE MAN NEEDS A WIFE

The last thing Mark Nolan needs is a six-year-old girl in his life. But he soon realizes that he will do everything he can to make her life whole again. His sister's will gives him the instructions: There's no other choice but you. Just start by loving her. The rest will follow.

SOMETIMES, IT TAKES A LITTLE MAGIC...

Maggie Collins doesn't dare believe in love again, after losing her husband of one year. But she does believe in the magic of imagination. As the owner of a toy shop, she lives what she loves. And when she meets Holly Nola, she sees a little girl in desparate need of a little magic.

...TO MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE

Three lonely people. Three lives at a crossroads. Three people who are about to discover that Christmas is the time of year when anything is possible, and when wishes have a way of finding the path home...

Rainshadow Road (Friday Harbor #2)

Dream Lake (Friday Harbor #3)

Crystal Cove (Friday Harbor #4)

These covers alone make me want to live in Friday Harbor! It looks like such a beautiful and serene place. I have read the first book, Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor, and it's a really cute story. The cover is gorgeous but it doesn't really fit with the other three. Books 2-4 have the same font styles and uses more pastels where the first book is darker, bolder colors. But looking past the continutity I really do love all of the covers!!

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Friday Harbor Series on Goodreads

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Friday Harbor on Barnes & Nobles