Lynsey Azkedelia's 2010 HP Readings

[Lynsey A]

Great thread idea, Danielle!

1. The Prince's Captive Wife
by Marion Lennox 3 stars

2. The Playboy Sheikh's Virgin Stable-Girl by Sharon Kendrick. 2 stars and that was being nice. Read as part of the series I want to finish.

3. Billionaire Prince, Pregnant Mistress by Sandra Marton. 4 stars

Haven't read too many so far this year but have plenty more to read!

[Verity]

Whoops ! my bad. I shoulda created my own thread for my tracking record instead of piggyback-riding on Lynsey's.... sorry !

[Danielle The Book Huntress *Pluto is a Planet!*, Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

Glad to see you posting your reads, Lynsey!

[Lynsey A]

LOL - no problem Verity! I almost did on Danielle's. :-)

Thanks, Danielle! I'll definitely try to keep it up. I haven't read too many HP's this year (as evidenced above) but I have tons I want to get to! I'm not getting to read as much as I used to but I'm making it work!

[Danielle The Book Huntress *Pluto is a Planet!*, Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

Lynsey, I'm trying to read more category books. I made my challenge to read 5 category books a month, so that's helping. I'm enjoying diving back into the HPs.

[Lynsey A]

Wow! What a challenge! I'm so busy these days I don't have a lot of time to read so I doubt I could do 5 a month. I didn't even accept the March challenge because I don't think I'll be able to do it. LOL I hate to start something I can't finish. :)

Yes, sometimes I get on a HP kick and read several back to back.

[Danielle The Book Huntress *Pluto is a Planet!*, Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

Well, I have a lot of category romances on my bookshelves from years accumulation. So I'm trying to work on that. Of course, I tend to go for the HPs first, instead of the other ones. :)

[Lynsey A]

4. The Innocent's Dark Seduction by Jennie Lucas 4 stars. My first read by her and enjoyed it.

I finally got to add 1 more to my list of 2010 HP reads! I'm waaaaay behind Danielle. :)

[Danielle The Book Huntress *Pluto is a Planet!*, Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

No hurry. Glad you liked it.

[Lynsey A]

Whew! I'm behind in updating this...by only one book! Although, I may get at least two more added this week...we'll see!

5. Forced Wife, Royal Love-Child by Trish Morey 4 stars. This was my first read by her as well and enjoyed it too.

I'm getting read to start another book of hers..

[Danielle The Book Huntress *Pluto is a Planet!*, Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

Hey, Quality is better than Quantity, Lynsey. Glad you enjoyed it.

[Lynsey A]

One more down!

6. The Boss's Christmas Baby Another 4* read with Trish Morey.

[Lynsey A]

7. Angel of Darkness 4* Another great oldie from Lynne Graham

[Vashti]

Lynsey A wrote: "7. Angel of Darkness 4* Another great oldie from Lynne Graham"

loved that book! seems that her older books are so much better, but I do love her books.

[Lynsey A]

Vashti, I absolutely agree. Her older books really are great!

[Lynsey A]

8. Caretti's Forced Bride 4* again for a Jennie Lucas book. I'm making her an auto-buy HP author for me!

[Lynsey A]

9. The Sheikh's Forbidden Virgin 4* read and really a great story. It brought tears to my eyes. Good read.

10. The Greek Billionaire's Innocent Princess 4* again. This Royal House of Karedes series is getting better as they go.

[Lynsey A]

Been forgetting to add these!

11. The Future King's Love-Child 4* read. Another good one by Melanie Milburne. I generally like her books.

12. Ruthless Boss, Royal Mistress 3* read on this one. Read a little more like a plain contemporary romance and not a HP but still decent.

13. The Desert King's Housekeeper Bride 4* read First book by Carol Marinelli and really liked it.

14. Wedlocked: Banished Sheikh, Untouched Queen 4* read. Another good book by Carol Marinelli. Will continue to read her books.

[Danielle The Book Huntress *Pluto is a Planet!*, Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

Nice going, Lynsey!

[Lynsey A]

Thanks! I'm working on my HP reads! As I've posted on other posts here I just bought oodles more this weekend! I can't wait to add them on here and then read them later. LOL

[Danielle The Book Huntress *Pluto is a Planet!*, Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

Which ones did you buy? Inquiring minds that are insatiably curious. :)

[Lynsey A]

Oh goodness! I've been so tired at night this week I haven't had the chance to add them to GR yet! I promise I will do them this weekend or possibly tomorrow night. Sorry, Danielle!

I got some oldies and goodies along with newbies! :-) I'm tantilizing you I know! Soon! I promise...

[Danielle The Book Huntress *Pluto is a Planet!*, Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

Oh it's no rush. I look forward to seeing your haul! Hope you get some rest, Lynsey.

[Lynsey A]

OK, Danielle! I convinced my little sis to get my bag o books from my room. (I'm comfortably ensconsed in my recliner for the evening). :)

Here we go!

The Devil's Shadow - Sally Wentworth
Marriage on Trial by Lee Wilkinson
His Penniless Beauty by Julie James
Androletti's Mistress by Melanie Milburne
A Virgin For The Taking by Trish Morey
The Prince's Chambermaid by Sharon Kendrick (here's hoping it is better than The Playboy Shiekh's Virgin Stable Girl) :)
No More Lonely Nights by Charlotte Lamb
A Marriage Betrayed by Emma Darcy
Too Hot to Handle by Sarah Holland (I don't think I've ever read anything by her before but the book sounded interesting)
The Unlikely Mistress by Sharon Kendrick (see above) :-)

Plus I got two non HP's both of which I think you'll like. LOL

however I have the "Jubilee" version with a yellow cover.

and

Blue Sage by Anne Stuart. But this is the original Harlequin American Romance! I always love to find the originals, you know.

So, there you have it! :)

[Danielle The Book Huntress *Pluto is a Planet!*, Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

What an awesome haul, Lynsey! Blue Sage is a great book, IMHO. I was lucky to get a copy of Tempest at Sea at the ubs, no so long ago. Very cool.

High Five, Lynsey!

[Lynsey A]

Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Oh it's no rush. I look forward to seeing your haul! Hope you get some rest, Lynsey."

Thanks, Danielle! I haven't felt well the last couple of nights which is why I've been tired.

But, see above! I have my ways! LOL

[Lynsey A]

Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "What an awesome haul, Lynsey! Blue Sage is a great book, IMHO. I was lucky to get a copy of Tempest at Sea at the ubs, no so long ago. Very cool.

High Five, Lynsey!"

Thanks again, Danielle! I was pretty happy with the haul! I went there for one book (ooh, which I forgot to add but it was my latest HP read - see above. LOL) and ended up with all of those! Plus I got the Resident Evil Trilogy on blu-ray for 30 bucks. :-) I know you aren't a big scary movie fan but it was a super find for me!

[Danielle The Book Huntress *Pluto is a Planet!*, Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

Awesome, Lynsey. I love the Resident Evil movies. Actually like scary movies, but I don't care for gory stuff, and serial killers/cannibals, etc. I'm excited about the new RE movie because Wentworth Miller is in it!

I hope you feel better!

[Lynsey A]

Ah, I see. Thought you didn't like scary but I can see not lking gore, etc. Can be utterly disturbing.

I love them too! There is just something about them. I always love a kick-ass heroine! :-)

Yes, the 4th one looks interesting. My little sis is a fan of Wentworth Miller.

[Danielle The Book Huntress *Pluto is a Planet!*, Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

Gosh, I could marry that man.

I liked to be scared, but sometimes I get too scared. It doesn't keep me away from the thrill of a good creepy story though.

I love kick-butt heroines too!

[Lynsey A]

Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Gosh, I could marry that man.

I liked to be scared, but sometimes I get too scared. It doesn't keep me away from the thrill of a good creepy story though.

I love kick-butt heroines too!"

LOL Ryan Reynolds is the one I could marry. *sigh* He is so beautiful...

Sometimes I like to be scared so that is why I watch scary movies. My boyfriend and his daughter like the Saw movies but those are just too grotesque for me!

[Danielle The Book Huntress *Pluto is a Planet!*, Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

Ryan Reynolds is scrumptious. I don't like movies like Saw. They are too grotesque and show too much human cruelty for my tastes.

[Lynsey A]

Oh he is so scrumptious I could eat him up with a spoon and chocolate on top! Yummy! Yummy!

yeah, I'm not a big fan of those myself. I don't go out of my way to watch them.

[Danielle The Book Huntress *Pluto is a Planet!*, Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

I worked with this girl who saw it and said she thought I'd like it. She didn't know me very well. :)

[Lynsey A]

Ugh! Yeah, it's not exactly a "horror film" but more of a "gore film". It is more a "gore/horror film".

[Danielle The Book Huntress *Pluto is a Planet!*, Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

I don't like 'gore' films. I avoid those and 'torture porn' like the plague.

[Lynsey A]

That's a good idea. Yeah "torture porn" is horrible.

[Danielle The Book Huntress *Pluto is a Planet!*, Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

It makes me sick to my stomach and soul sick.

[Lynsey A]

It makes me cringe.

[Danielle The Book Huntress *Pluto is a Planet!*, Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

Yup!

[Lynsey A]

Well, I got pretty far behind in updating this list! Here are the rest of the my 2010 HP reads.

15. Crime of Passion 4* Good old time Lynne Graham
16. The Spaniard's Defiant Virgin 4* another good one by Jennie Lucas
17. The Christmas Love-Child (Snow, Satin and Seduction) another 4* for me by Jennie Lucas.
18. Bought: The Greek's Baby a 5* by Jennie Lucas. She is a must buy for me.
19. His Penniless Beauty this was a 2* for me. I usually enjoy Julia James books but this one didn't really impress me.
20. Tamed: The Barbarian King another 5* for me on a Jennie Lucas book. I found another one of hers I've yet to read so I'm excited!

All caught up now. I've made it to 20 which is more than I thought. Perhaps I can do better next year.

[Danielle The Book Huntress *Pluto is a Planet!*, Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

Those are some good reads, Lynsey!

[Lynsey A]

Indeed they were, Danielle. I'm going through my Jennie Lucas books too quickly! Luckily, I believe she has another one coming out soon. I'm sure you already have it since you are a subscriber to the Hp's. =)

[Danielle The Book Huntress *Pluto is a Planet!*, Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

I probably do! :)

[Lynsey A]

=)

[Verity]

Wow, Lynsey, congratz on reaching a milestone in your HP reads. I noticed U're really glomming on Jennie Lucas this year. 6 so far, I'm verra impressed & jealous 'cuz I haven't read any of hers *cone of shame* ;^B

I guess this was sorta Charlotte Lamb year 4 me 'cuz IINM, I've read 17 CL in the last 11 months, w/ 46 books to go (some I haven't recorded on GR shelves).

[Danielle The Book Huntress *Pluto is a Planet!*, Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

V, I think you'll like Jennie Lucas. She has the dramatic, almost over the top vibe going on. I'm a fan of hers too.

[Lynsey A]

Thanks, V. I have to agree with Danielle. I too, think you would love Jennie Lucas. She does have some drama.

I actually finished one more yesterday and need to add it here!

21. The French Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress by Abby Green. I haven't reviewed or rated it yet on my currently reading shelf. I think I would have to give this a 3.5*. It was a good read but didn't blow me away.

[Verity]

I gotta make a new year resolution, to read as many new-to-me authors as I can next year to broaden my horizons =)~

No wonder TFTPM's avg ratings = 2.92. As much as I like AG, this will be on the back burner 4 a while.

[Lynsey A]

That's a great resolution, Verity! I haven't thought of one yet. Well, at least in regards to my books. :) Perhaps I will resolve to get all of my books added to Goodreads.

It won't hurt to wait, V. It was good but nothing to run out and read right away when there are others more interesting.