When My Keeper Shelf asked me to reveal my favourite books of 2012, I wondered how on earth I would ever whittle down the list! There are so many awesome books and so few hours in the day. But I managed to come up with a list that reflects what I enjoy as a reader, what makes me want to curl up with a glass of wine. This diverse list, in my humble opinion, represents the best of my favourite genres.
Without further ado, my 7 favourite books of 2012:
1. COLD DAYS by Jim Butcher (Dresden Files)
2. THE SEVEN WONDERS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE by Glenn Beck and Dr. Keith Ablow (self-help)
3. GILLIFLOWERS by Gillibran Brown (diary/autobiography)
4. STOLEN PREY by John Sandford (Lucas Davenport series)
5. CRUCIBLE OF FATE by Mary Calmes (m/m paranormal romance, shifters)
6. HEART OF ATLANTIS by Alyssa Day (The Warriors of Poseidon series)
7. THE SIREN by Tiffany Reisz
MEET THE AUTHOR:
J.D. Tyler is an award-winning, multi-published author who writes for New American Library under three pseudonyms. Whether this is due to an overdose of ambition or a multiple personality affliction, she’ll never tell.
J.D. writes dark, sexy paranormal romance and has a huge thing for shifters, vampires, the Fae, and just about everything else that goes bump and grind in the night. She can’t get enough of those dangerous supernatural heroes, and the fun of creating her own was just too much temptation to resist… so she didn’t. J.D. doesn’t do self-denial.
When she isn’t writing, J.D.’s idea of a good time certainly isn’t cleaning house (sniff), bungee jumping (not in this lifetime, or the next), or camping (her idea of “roughing it” is a slow bellboy). She enjoys reading, being pampered like the diva she is, and spending time with her awesome family. She lives in Texas with her two teenagers.
J.D. writes dark, sexy paranormal romance and has a huge thing for shifters, vampires, the Fae, and just about everything else that goes bump and grind in the night. She can’t get enough of those dangerous supernatural heroes, and the fun of creating her own was just too much temptation to resist… so she didn’t. J.D. doesn’t do self-denial.
When she isn’t writing, J.D.’s idea of a good time certainly isn’t cleaning house (sniff), bungee jumping (not in this lifetime, or the next), or camping (her idea of “roughing it” is a slow bellboy). She enjoys reading, being pampered like the diva she is, and spending time with her awesome family. She lives in Texas with her two teenagers.
Founded by a group of former Navy SEALS, the Alpha Pack is a top-secret team of wolf shifters with Psy powers tasked with eliminating the most dangerous predators in the world. But the gift of their abilities comes at a price…
After a massacre decimates half his team and leaves him crippled, Jaxon Law must relearn how to fight—and battle the anger and guilt threatening to overwhelm him. But when he rescues a beautiful woman who reawakens his primal instincts, Jax is unprepared for the dangers that lie ahead.
On the run from her employer, brilliant lab assistant Kira Locke has evidence that leads the Alpha Pack on a hunt for someone targeting human civilians with Psy abilities. And as Jax and Kira circle both the killer and each other, Jax will have to decide if the deep connection he feels with Kira is worth breaking the ultimate shifter rule—because bonding with Kira means putting his abilities at risk, and they might be the only tools he has to keep his mate alive…
After a massacre decimates half his team and leaves him crippled, Jaxon Law must relearn how to fight—and battle the anger and guilt threatening to overwhelm him. But when he rescues a beautiful woman who reawakens his primal instincts, Jax is unprepared for the dangers that lie ahead.
On the run from her employer, brilliant lab assistant Kira Locke has evidence that leads the Alpha Pack on a hunt for someone targeting human civilians with Psy abilities. And as Jax and Kira circle both the killer and each other, Jax will have to decide if the deep connection he feels with Kira is worth breaking the ultimate shifter rule—because bonding with Kira means putting his abilities at risk, and they might be the only tools he has to keep his mate alive…
An original Alpha Pack novella featuring the sexy sorcerer and panther shifter Kalen Black...
Recruited by the Alpha Pack, Kalen Black is still very much a lone wolf. But when a paranormal creature threatens the life of Dr. Mackenzie Grant, Kalen must use all of his abilities to rescue her. This brush with death excites a passion between them, and after a night of intense pleasure, Kalen leaves Mac with a mysterious gift that just might save her life again.…
Recruited by the Alpha Pack, Kalen Black is still very much a lone wolf. But when a paranormal creature threatens the life of Dr. Mackenzie Grant, Kalen must use all of his abilities to rescue her. This brush with death excites a passion between them, and after a night of intense pleasure, Kalen leaves Mac with a mysterious gift that just might save her life again.…
A group of former Navy SEALS, the Alpha Pack is a top-secret team of wolf shifters with Psy powers combating the greatest dangers in the world. But sometime those dangers are more intimate than they bargained for…
After a mission goes wrong, Aric Savage is taken prisoner. Half-dead and despairing, he makes a stunning discovery: his Pack mate Micah Chase, who was reported dead, is a fellow captive. When the Alpha team goes into full-rescue mode, accompanying them is an absolute stunner with sable hair–and a spine of solid steel.
LAPD officer and Psy Dreamwalker Rowan Chase has one priority: her brother Micah’s recovery. Still, she can’t help but be drawn to Aric, the ruggedly handsome wolf shifter who pleasures her as no man ever has–however fleeting their affair is destined to be. But when Aric’s life is endangered, Rowan must ask herself what she’s willing to sacrifice in the name of love, for the man fated to be her Bondmate.
After a mission goes wrong, Aric Savage is taken prisoner. Half-dead and despairing, he makes a stunning discovery: his Pack mate Micah Chase, who was reported dead, is a fellow captive. When the Alpha team goes into full-rescue mode, accompanying them is an absolute stunner with sable hair–and a spine of solid steel.
LAPD officer and Psy Dreamwalker Rowan Chase has one priority: her brother Micah’s recovery. Still, she can’t help but be drawn to Aric, the ruggedly handsome wolf shifter who pleasures her as no man ever has–however fleeting their affair is destined to be. But when Aric’s life is endangered, Rowan must ask herself what she’s willing to sacrifice in the name of love, for the man fated to be her Bondmate.
A group of former Navy SEALS, the Alpha Pack is a top-secret team of wolf shifters with Psy powers combating the greatest dangers in the world. But sometimes those dangers are more intimate than they bargained for…
Ever since he saved Dr. Mackenzie Grant’s life, panther shifter and sorcerer Kalen Black has had trouble keeping the beautiful doctor out of his thoughts, and his heart. The brush with death awakened an intense passion between them—one that for the first time had the notorious loner letting down his guard.With the Alpha Pack battling an evil Fae who is slowly gaining control over Kalen’s mind, Kalen can no longer trust his own actions, and he breaks off his affair with Mackenzie in order to keep her safe. But when Mackenzie learns that she is carrying Kalen’s child, no amount of danger will keep her away from the man she loves. To protect his mate and unborn child, Kalen will have to battle a terrible evil, unleash the full fury of his power, and risk destroying them all…
Ever since he saved Dr. Mackenzie Grant’s life, panther shifter and sorcerer Kalen Black has had trouble keeping the beautiful doctor out of his thoughts, and his heart. The brush with death awakened an intense passion between them—one that for the first time had the notorious loner letting down his guard.With the Alpha Pack battling an evil Fae who is slowly gaining control over Kalen’s mind, Kalen can no longer trust his own actions, and he breaks off his affair with Mackenzie in order to keep her safe. But when Mackenzie learns that she is carrying Kalen’s child, no amount of danger will keep her away from the man she loves. To protect his mate and unborn child, Kalen will have to battle a terrible evil, unleash the full fury of his power, and risk destroying them all…
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J.D is kindly giving away a paperback of winner’s choice of book from the ALPHA PACK series (Primal Law, Savage Awakening or Black Moon).
The giveaway is international.
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I haven't read any of your favorite yet^^
ReplyDeletemine were river road by Suzanne Johnson, the Janus affair by pip balantine and tee morris and several others^^;;
thank you a lot for this new opportunity to win
River Road was fabulous wasn't it?
Deletei love MYSTERY MAN by kierten ashley...
ReplyDeletethx u so much :)
Lethal rider by Larissa Ione, throne of glass by Sarah J Mass, iron legend by Julie Kagawa
ReplyDeleteMine was Angelfall by Susan Ee :) Thanks for the chance!!
ReplyDeleteYep, Angelfall would be on my list too Nat!
DeleteLethal Rider by Larissa Ione
ReplyDeleteDream Lake by Lisa Kleypas
Rescue my heart - Jill Shalvis
those are what I can think of right off the bat!
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got too many i think of as the best, i would have to split them up into decades,i just like it if its an author i like and enjoyed the book and can read again. ive read J.D books, i really enjoyed the new characters shes created. going to read Black Moon as soon as i can
ReplyDeleteOh my favorite book of 2012 has got to be Jessica Andersen's last book of her series... Spellfire!! Wait, it's a tie I loved Larissa Ione's Rogue Rider too...LOL Oh well I got two of them!! :) :)
ReplyDeleteI've loved Larrisa Ione's newish series too, I'll need to check out Jessica Anderson's series too, thanks for entering!
DeleteGood morning, everyone! Thanks for having me here today! I love checking out all of your book suggestions, and I'm going to have to put many of these on my TBR pile. :)
ReplyDeleteFeel free to ask questions, I'll try to answer them!
I absolutely LOVE this series!! I can't wait to read Black Moon!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite read of 2012 is Lothaire by Kresley Cole. I loved to watch that story unfold and how Lothaire transformed in order to open his heart to love. Don't get me wrong, he's still a d-bag...but now a more lovable one!
My favorite book of 2012 would be Tangle of Need (Book 11 in the Psy/Changeling series) by Nalini Singh. I'd been looking forward to reading it for ages to find out what happened to Hawke and Sienna from Kiss of Snow and Ms Singh didn't disappoint :)
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So far it was Obsidian by Laurann Dohner.
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One of my favorites was LETHAL RIDER by Larissa Ione.
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Definitely Falling To Ash (will get a review sent to you asap!)
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Hello again, readers! Thank you for your posts and enthusiasm for the series! I'm sorry I haven't been by until now--my laptop crashed for the 2nd time this week, while I'm finishing the 4th Alpha Pack book! Guess what Santa is bringing me for Christmas?!
ReplyDeleteThank you again!
My favorite book for 2012 would have to be Tangle of Need by Nalini Singh.
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My favorite is Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteIced by Karen Moning was my favorite. Thanks for the giveaway. Damaris dsr002(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteLover reborn by JR Ward
ReplyDeleteMy favorite, and a new author for me, was Wicked as they Come by Delilah S Dawson, a great steampunk with a caravan, mysterious Hero and bludbunnies, =) Iced by KMMoning was great, too and now i can´t wait for Kim Harrison´s Ever After.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway & Happy Saturday!
//Linda
I just finished A Games of Thrones and loved! Cold Days is burning a hole in my bookcase at the moment! :-)
ReplyDeleteThe charley davidson series :) i devoured those books. Still need to get book 4, but hopefully soon ;)
ReplyDeleteMy favorites have been 'On Dublin Sreet' by Samantha Young, Breathe and Law Man both by Kristen Ashley.
ReplyDeleteReality Check by Karen Turt and LETHAL RIDER by Larissa Ione!!
ReplyDeleteThe Elder Races series by Thea Harrison Oracle's Moon and Lord's Fall
ReplyDeleteLothaire by Kresley Cole and the Crossfire books 1 and 2 from Sylvia Day
ReplyDeleteWhere the River Ends, by Charles Martin
ReplyDeleteI have read so many great books this year, but one of my favorites is North of Need by Laura Kaye. :)
ReplyDeleteI can't think right now what my favorite book of the year was. I read a ridiculous number of books earlier this year and then about the time school started back up for the kids, I ran out of time to read. I don't think I have finished a book in 3 months. Hoping to get some reading done over the holidays!
ReplyDeleteI have not read that much this year. Took a break from reading and am now starting back up. I loved Die for Me.
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I have read so many awesome books this year, but if I have to pick one it would be A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison - love me some Rachel Morgan :) Thank you for the fun!
ReplyDeleteThat's a tough question but it is between Lothaire by Cole and Time, Untime by Kenyon.
ReplyDeleteEasy by Tammara Webber.
ReplyDeleteGabriel's Inferno, still can't believe this book wrote by man :D
ReplyDeleteLover Reborn by JR Ward
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