Holly: July was the month of Small Town Contemporary Romances for me. I think I’m officially burned out on them. As much as I enjoyed the ones I read (and I did, for the first part) I think I overindulged. It’s time for us to take a break. I ended up reading 16 books. 12 were contemps. Of those, 6 were small-town romances. Yep, definitely time to take a break.
1. The Game of Love by Jeanette Murray 3.75/5
2. Only Yours by Susan Mallery 3.25/5
3. Bad Boys Do by Victorica Dahl 4/5
4. Sage Creek by Jill Gregory 3.75/5.
5. Good Girls Don’t by Victoria Dahl 3.5/5
6. Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis 4.25/5
7 The Seduction of Scandal by Cathy Maxwell 3.25/5
8. Seduced by Her Highland Warrior 3.25/5
9. Cowboys Like Us by Vicki Lewis Thompson 2.5/5
10. Catch Me by Lorelie Brown 4/5
11. More Than Words anthology 4/5
12. Second Chance at the Sugar Shack by Candis Terry 3.5/5
13. Serendipity by Carly Phillips 4/5
14. Against All Odds by Irene Hannon 2/5
15. Husband Under Construction by Karen Templeton 3.75/5
16. When Tempting a Rogue by Kathryn Smith 4/5
Overall not a bad reading month. I had some pretty good reads. My favorites were Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis and Bad Boys Do by Victoria Dahl. I had some problems with the Dahl, but in the end the emotion of Jamie’s personal story made it for me. Shalvis is, of course, always a win. My least favorite read of the month was Against All Odds. Honestly, it was boring and silly.
Rowena: I totally kicked ass in the month of July and surprise of all surprises, I read more books than Holly. I never thought that would happen in a million years but man, it did and I feel accomplished. I don’t read nearly as fast as Holly does so this is a total win for me.
- Overbite by Meg Cabot. (4.5 out of 5)
- Dreams of Significant Girls by Cristina Garcia. (DNF)
- Love Story by Jennifer Echols. (3 out of 5)
- The Bed and the Bachelor by Tracy Anne Warren. (4.5 out of 5)
- Serendipity by Carly Phillips. (4.5 out of 5)
- Wildefire by Kierstan Knight. (4 out of 5)
- A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare. (4.25 out of 5)
- Populazzi by Elise Allen. (4 out of 5)
- Crush Control by Jennifer Jabaley. (4.5 out of 5)
- Linnette, the Lioness by Lavinia Kent. (4 out of 5)
- The Lonely Hearts Club by Elizabeth Eulberg. (4.75 out of 5)
- Good Girl’s Don’t by Victoria Dahl. (4.5 out of 5)
- Clean by Amy Reed. (4.75 out of 5)
- Second Chance at the Sugar Shack by Candis Terry. (4.5 out of 5)
- Lucky Girl by Cait Lord. (4 out of 5)
- Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty.
- Nearly a Lady by Alissa Johnson. (DNF)
- Second Helpings by Megan McCafferty. (4 out of 5)
- Naomi & Eli’s No Kiss List by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan. (3.75 out of 5)
- Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis. (4.75 out of 5)
- Click: An Online Love Story by Lisa Becker. (4 out of 5)
My favorite read this month goes to Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis. Holy goodness, this book was too cute and I adored both Dell and Jade. I can’t wait for the release of this book because it’s going right on my keeper shelf. Yeah, I enjoyed it that much. My least favorite read of the month to the two books that I DNF’d. I couldn’t get into both books and I read more than 150 pages of each. It dragged far too much so I gave up on them both. Oh well.
This month we’re giving away:
Bad Boys Do by Victoria Dahl
Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis (pre-order)
If you want to be entered to win, leave a comment on this post telling us what your favorite – and least favorite – reads of the month were. Also, be sure to tell us what book you’re interested in reading. You can put your name in for more than one book, but you’ll only be allowed to win one, so choose wisely.
So…what was your favorite read of the month? And your least favorite?
My best read of the month was a tie: The Dark Enquiry by Deanna Raybourn and Waking Up With he Duke by Lorraine Heath. My least favorite was An Angel in My Arms. It wasn’t bad; I just couldn’t get into it.
My favourite read of the month was Guily Pleasure by Tasmina Perry. My least favourite was The Lady Chosen by Stephanie Lauren, i stopped reading it hald way through i could not get into it.
I would like Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis.
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My favorite for July is Coming Up For Air by Patti Callahan Henry. While a good read, A Young Wife by Pam Lewis was my least favorite.
I would like Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis.
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Nice giveaways – contemps – my fav kind. Would Love Bad Boys Do
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Fav Read: I Johansen – Chasing the Night
Least Fav (only because I have to pick one) WC Staub – Don’t Scream.
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Favorite read of the month was probably Provoke Me by Cari Quinn. My least favorite was Raziel by Kristina Douglas.
Would love to win Animal Attraction. Thanks for the chance!
Hello,
Looking back, there were a couple of books I really enjoyed in July. My favorite would be Skin Dive by Ava Gray (second goes to – With No Remorse by Cindy Gerard). I’m have to say I’m sorry to see Ava Gray’s Skin series end. As for least favorite, it was Playing Dirty by Susan Andersen. I’ve been a big fan of hers and usually adore her books, but I guess I had high expectations for Ava’s book and really wasn’t a fan of the plot/storyline this time around. Although, I look forward to her next book.
I would select Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis.
Thanks.
My Favorite read during July was So Sensitive by Anne Rainey and close second was Bound, Branded, & Brazen by Jaci Burton.
My least favorite was Hands On by Jaci Burton.
Favorite was Only Mine by Susan Mallery!
Least was Devil Without a Cause, it was good just not as good as others!
I would love Bad Boys Do by Victoria Dahl, I love both Authors but I have been dying to read the Donovan Brothers series!!!
My least favorite was Tracy Anne Warren’s The Bed and the Bachelor was very disappointed she is auto buy for me. My favorite I don’t think I had one this month nothing I read jumped out as being really great and deserving bookshelf space.
I’ve been reading a lot this month, but not reviewing so much – shame on me! My favorite book would probably be Shut Up and Kiss Me by Christie Craig; I’ve had a tough time with Throwaway by Heather Huffman it was a free read and I know why.
I’d read both of this months books – but forced to choose I’d pick Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis.
Congrats Ladies you really read quite a lot of books.
My favorite read was Jane Graves’ Black Ties and Lullabies – great characters including the secondary characters, funny dialogue too.
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As for least favorite, really did not read a book lately that I did not enjoy but since you are making me pick – lol – would have to say Jill Shalvis’ Animal Magnetism.
Me again, me bad, Would Love the Victoria Dahl book.
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Loved Black Ties and Lullablies and least fav while I did enjoy it – you made me pick one was Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis.
I forgot to pick a book in my original post.
If I win I’d like Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis. The other book would be my second choice.
I had a slow reading month in July….but my favorite was The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen.
Least favorite was Garden Spells, also by Sarah Addison Allen.
I would love to win Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis 🙂
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My favorite read in July was Courtney Milan’s novella, Unlocked. I didn’t dislike any of the books I read, but the one I liked the least was Philippa Ashley’s Dating Mr. December.
If I win, I’d like Animal Attraction. Thanks for the giveaway. (Email in profile.)
Favourite this month was Between Sinners and Saints by Marie Sexton. Least favourite was Demon by Kristina Douglas.
Please put me down for Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis (*crosses fingers*) 🙂
My favorite read of the month was Leslie Parrish’s “Cold Touch,” and my least favorite was Jane Graves’ “Black Ties and Lullabies.”
I would love to win a copy of Jill’s “Animal Attraction.”
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It was a great reading month for me. Favorite book was Tempting Danger by Eileen Wilks, close second was Master of Crows by Grace Draven. Least favorite was a book called Dating a Cougar by Donna McDonald, but it was free so I can’t complain too much about it.
I’d be thrilled to win either of the books – I love Victoria Dahl and Jill Shalvis.
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was the lori fsoter new series
all 3 were fablous
traces of feaer, savor the danger
when you dare
leaset mericless by diana palmer
would love to read both books, whoo
loeve jill and victoira just read a few of her so she is new to me
thanks everyone , hope to winn here soon lol
kim h
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Best was Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep.
Worst was a DNF: Desires of the Dead. I didn’t find the character’s actions realistic.
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My favourites were : You Belong to Me by Karen Rose and the Fatal books by Marie Force. Least Favourite Happy Ever After by Nora roberts – but just because the other books i read were better not because it was bad as such.
Would love to win Animal Attraction!
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My favorite for July is With No Remorse by Cindy Gerard and least favorite would be Raziel by Kristina Douglas.
Would love to read Animal Attraction.
Thanks!
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I’m torn between The Amorous Education of Celia Seaton and Skin Games. They were both really good 🙂 Of course I followed up with reading the rest of the Skin series but I couldn’t get into the 3rd book and dropped it.
Right now I’m kinda at a reader’s block…don’t know what I should pick up. I’ve tried reading several books but none has really captured my attention.
I’d like to win Victoria Dahl’s book. 🙂 I loved her other books!
I would pick Heartbreak Creek by Kaki Warner. It had everything from humor to heartbreak and I really loved it.
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A Lot Like Love by Julie James was my favorite and Just One Look by Joanna Wayne my least favorite, but not a bad book.
I would like to win Bad Boys Do.
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I would love Bad Boys Do and
My favorite read was Susan Mallery – Already Home – wonderful
Least Favorite Read – The Seventeen Second Miracle by Jason F. Wright
My favorite reads were Simply Irresistible and The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis. I don’t have a least favorite. I’m interested in reading Animal Attraction by Jill.
Diana
I’ve been dipping into digital backlists. My favorite read in July was “Too Perfect” by Julie Ortolon. Glad I read the series build up, but this was definitely the best of the trilogy. My least favorite book this month was The Sinner Who Seduced Me. I just can’t get into it. I’d like to be entered for “Bad Boys Do”.
Lots of good ones last month but All Mortal Flesh by Julia Spencer-Fleming was very powerful — and I was relieved to like it, because I absolutely hated the previous one in the series.
For not so good, Bought for her Baby by Melanie Milbourne. Very cliche, same-old-same-old HP.
Both books sound appealing, guess I’ll go with the Shalvis.
— willaful
July was an ok month for me. I was on a Sarah Mayberry binge and read all of her Blaze books and some SuperRomances and I love them all. Her sense of writing is wonderful and just right up my alley.
I would love to win either of the books. Thanks!
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My least favorite was Stephanie Laurens’ Temptation and Surrender. I normally love this author, but this book took me well over a month to finish because I kept getting bored. I only finished it because of loyalty to the author and so I could get on to reading the Bride quartet. My favorite was a reread of Thea Harrison’s Dragon Bound to have the world fresh in my mind when I read Storm’s Heart.
I’m most interested in reading Animal Attraction.
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Well, gee, I posted this earlier on the wrong month’s post. So, I will say again that my favorite reads were MY ONE AND ONLY by Kristan Higgins and WHEN BEAUTY TAMED THE BEAST by Eloisa James. Least favorite, but not a bad story, was THE COMEBACK COWBOY by Cathy McDavid.
I’d love to be in the running for Jill Shalvis’ book.