New Year, New Author (mini challenge)

[Michelle, Mod with the Bod]

Read at least 3 books by 3 authors that are new to you. You can post your status, in this thread. Have fun!

[Paganalexandria]

Ok, I'll bite.

[Connie]

I don't think that will be a problem. :)

[Michelle, Mod with the Bod]

01/01/14

Read: 0/3

I plan to read:

1.Skin Deep by Dez Burke
2.Finding Divine by Eve Vaughn
3.Zora and Nicky: A Novel in Black and White Claudia Mair Burney

[Karen's Bookshelf]

I'll give it a try.

[Michelle, Mod with the Bod]

Yay! I don't think it necessary to post your list in advance, but I did just to be doing something, LOL!

[Karen's Bookshelf]

I have to seek out authors I have never read before.

[Michelle, Mod with the Bod]

Karen wrote: "I have to seek out authors I have never read before."

Oh I know. This will be a real challenge for you. It seems like you've read just about everything!

[DeeReads]

I'm in this one too!

[Bennita]

Sounds Good. I'm in!

[Tamara]

Ok. I will give it a go.

[The Book Junkie Reads . . .]

I believe I have got a very good start I have began to read two new authors today.

Jennifer Travelers - Camo Christmas
Lindsay Townsend - Holiday in Bologna
Jasmine Aherne - Uprooted

[Kelster]

Sounds good. I love finding new authors!!

[TinaNoir]

I am in. It is one of my 2014 reading resolutions to read at least one new-to-me author each month.

[Kim]

I think I will read these authors & titles:

1) A New Year's Surprise - Violette Dubrinsky
2) His Love - M.O. Kenyan
3) Flawed - Charisma Knight

[Bobbie]

I am in. Great way to get going. Too bad I finished Skin Deep by Dez Burke at the end of December.

[Kristin]

I'll accept this challenge

[★Codie]

I'd love try try this.

[Connie]

One down, two more to go. Just finished reading The Christmas Key by Chacelyn Pierce. :)

[Mstcat]

I'm going to do this one also. I just finished a few minutes ago and it was great! So one down!

[Michelle, Mod with the Bod]

Someone pm'd me and asked if the books chosen have to be IR romance. I'm choosing to do IR, but feel free to read whatever you want :)

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Sees Love in All Colors]

✿Michelle✿ wrote: "Someone pm'd me and asked if the books chosen has to be IR romance. I'm choosing to do IR, but feel free to read whatever you want :)"

That was my question. Thanks!

[The Book Junkie Reads . . .]

Antoinette wrote: "I believe I have got a very good start I have began to read two new authors today.

Jennifer Travelers - Camo Christmas
Lindsay Townsend - Holiday in Bologna
Jasmine Aherne - Uprooted"


Completed
Jennifer Travelers - Camo Christmas 4/5 stars
Lindsay Townsend - Holiday in Bologna 3/5 stars
Elizabeth Boyle - Along Came a Duke 5/5 stars
Nora Roberts - Blood Brothers 5/5 starts

Thus far I am enjoying reading new authors.

[Michelle, Mod with the Bod]

Antoinette wrote: "Antoinette wrote: "I believe I have got a very good start I have began to read two new authors today.

Jennifer Travelers - Camo Christmas
Lindsay Townsend - Holiday in Bologna
Jasmine Aherne - Upr..."

Good job Antoinette!

[DeeReads]

Ann Mayburn's Peppermint Passion 1/02/2014


Rona Valiere's Crossing Boundaries

Joanna Lyndstrom's Beachfront Escapes

Deep Pink's Black Ice

Nina Perez'sRoommate Wanted

[Tracey]

I'm definitely in, always looking to try new authors.

[Karen's Bookshelf]

Book one for me was and I gave it 2.5 stars.

[Mstcat]

Just finished Book 2

[The Book Junkie Reads . . .]

I have added book 5 to the list Ann Mayburn - Peppermint Passion 5/5. . . with 3 more (shorts) on tap for later today.

[Michelle, Mod with the Bod]

01/04/14

Read: 1/3

I plan to read:

1.Skin Deep by Dez Burke
2.Finding Divine by Eve Vaughn
3.Zora and Nicky: A Novel in Black and White Claudia Mair Burney

[The Book Junkie Reads . . .]

Book #6 in counting, Jasmine Aherne - Uprooted 4/5 stars.

[Michelle, Mod with the Bod]

Antoinette wrote: "Box #6 in counting, Jasmine Aherne - Uprooted 4/5 stars."

Wow! You're already on your 6th book this month?! Great job Antoinette!!

[Karen's Bookshelf]

01/08/14

Read 3/3


1. A Christmas Miracle by Rose Francis
2. Guarding Hope by Ann Mayburn
3. His Dark Secret by Drea Delgado

[Michelle, Mod with the Bod]

Great job Karen!

[Karen's Bookshelf]

Thank you, but you know I have to continue finding new authors. I'm totally hooked!

[The Book Junkie Reads . . .]

Books 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & continuing to add more

#7 Practice Makes Perfect by Miss Janelly 1/5 stars - 7 january 2014
#8 Mr. Fix It by Satin 3/5 starts - 7 january 2014
#9 Rainy Day Surprise by Vallory Vance 4/5 stars - 8 january 2014
#10 Paid to Play by Roxanne Sweet 4/5 stars - 8 january 2014
#11 Resurrection by Celeste Anwar 4/5 stars - 8 january 2014
#12 Shamelessly Taken by Mel Blue 5/5 stars - 8 january 2014
#13 Predatory (Ties That Bind by Nina Bangs 4/5 stars & Highstakes by Hannah Jayne 3/5 stars)

#13 is a two for one since they are in the same anthology

[Michelle, Mod with the Bod]

Wow Antoinette!!!!!!

[The Book Junkie Reads . . .]

✿Michelle✿ wrote: "Wow Antoinette!!!!!!"

I LOVE to read, what can I say.

[Mstcat]

Finished My Deepest Desire earlier this week (ugh!) That makes 3/3! I'm also going to keep looking for new writers. T

[Michelle, Mod with the Bod]

Antoinette wrote: "✿Michelle✿ wrote: "Wow Antoinette!!!!!!"

I LOVE to read, what can I say."


You most certainly do!

[Michelle, Mod with the Bod]

Mstcat wrote: "Finished My Deepest Desire earlier this week (ugh!) That makes 3/3! I'm also going to keep looking for new writers. T"

I just checked for your review of this one. Are you going to write one?

[The Book Junkie Reads . . .]

Now up to 15

#14 Toasted Coconuts by Rene Rogers 4/5 stars
#15 Desert of Desire by Wynter Danies 5/5 stars

[Michelle, Mod with the Bod]

Antoinette wrote: "Now up to 15

#14 Toasted Coconuts by Rene Rogers 4/5 stars
#15 Desert of Desire by Wynter Danies 5/5 stars"

Impressive! I'm going to catch up you!

[Mstcat]

✿Michelle✿ wrote: "Mstcat wrote: "Finished My Deepest Desire earlier this week (ugh!) That makes 3/3! I'm also going to keep looking for new writers. T"

I just checked for your review of this one. A..."

I probably will, but it won't be very positive. :( The premise was okay, but the writing? Not so much. I'm glad it was free when I got it!

[The Book Junkie Reads . . .]

Watch out for me here is the new adds thus far . . . 23/50

#16 On the Wings of Love by Sienna Mynx 4/5 stars
#17 Savannah's Menage/Men by Lizzy Lynn Lee 3/5 stars
#18 Late Night With Elaine by Joe Brewster 4/5 stars
#19 The First Taste by Annie McLeod 3/5 stars
#20 Outta the Bag by Mary Janice Davidson 2/5 stars
#21 Claiming Love #1: The Mistake 5/5 stars
#22 Playtime by Scarlett Snow 4/5 stars
#23 Everlasting by Kathleen E Woodiwiss 4/5 stars

bringing my total to . . . 23 .

Yeah me, I can't stop now this is way too fun.

[Michelle, Mod with the Bod]

Antoinette wrote: "Watch out for me here is the new adds thus far . . .

#16 Savannah's Menage/Men by Lizzy Lynn Lee 3/5 stars
#17 Late Night With Elaine by Joe Brewster 4/5 stars
#18 The First Taste by Annie McLeod ..."


Go 'head with your bad self!!!

[Karen's Bookshelf]

01/18/14

Read 4/4


1. A Christmas Miracle by Rose Francis - 1/3/14
2. Guarding Hope by Ann Mayburn - 1/3/14
3. His Dark Secret by Drea Delgado - 1/8/14
4. Redeeming the Amazon by L. V. Lewis - 1/18/14

[Connie]

1. 2.

2 down, 1 to go. Cabin Fever by Stephanie Williams and the Christmas Key. So, so, so far. :|

[The Book Junkie Reads . . .]

10 more thank you very much. . . 33/50


#24 The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott 3/5 stars
#25 The Red Diary by Toni Blake 4/5 stars
#26 After Dark by Bryan L. Lee 4/5 stars
#27 Erotique (Naughty Nooners) by Nicole Austin 5/5 stars
#28 Daring Hearts by Leigh Ellwood 5/5 stars
#29 Happy New Year by Kenn Dahll 4/5 stars
#30 First Taste (Naughty Nooners)by Paisley Smith 4/5 stars
#31 Watching Her Every Move (Wolf’s Seduction #1)by Diana DeRicci 4/5 stars
#32 Undeniable (Undeniable, #1) by Madeline Sheehan 5/5 stars
#33 Confessions of an Improper Bride (Donovan Sisters, #1) by Jennifer Haymore 5/5 stars

[The Book Junkie Reads . . .]

36/50 new reads for the New Year, New Authors

#34 Marsha Gomes-Mckie - Lightning Fire: The Blue Moon's Calling 4/5 stars
#35 Sandra Brown - Texas! Lucky (Texas! Tyler Family Saga, #1) 5/5 stars
#36 Darynda Jones - First Grave on the Right 5/5 stars