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Judithe's 2010 Books (Finished 144 on 9/9/10!)
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Completed in April 2010
1. Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress #1) by Jeaniene Frost-4/2/10
2. Jacob (Nightwalkers #1) by Jacquelyn Frank-4/1/10
3. Howling Moon (Tales of the Sazi #4) by CT Adams & Cathy Clamp-4/3/10
4. Shattered Glass (Austra Family #1) by Elaine Bergstrom- 4/4/10
5. Burning Wild (Leopard People #3) by Christine Feehan-4/5/10
6.Queen of Dragons (Drakon #3) by Shana Abe-4/6/10
7. Darkfever (MacKayla Lane #1) by Karen Marie Moning-4/8/10
8. Aerie (Jousters #4) by Mercedes Lackey-4/9/10
9. Sea Witch (Children of the Sea #1) by Virginia Kantra-4/10/10
10. Heart of the Dragon (Atlantis #1) by Gena Showalter-4/11/10
11. Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson #5)by Patricia Briggs- (don't remember date! but finished it the day it arrived...fun!)
12. Lion's Heat (Breeds #20) by Lora Leigh -about 4/19/10
13. Dead and Gone (Sookie Stackhouse #9) by Charlaine Harris-4/21/10














14. One Foot in the Grave (Night Huntress #2) by Jeaniene Frost-5/4/10
15. At Graves' End (Night Huntress #3) by Jeaniene Frost-5/5/10
16. The Highlander's Touch (Highlander #3) by Karen Marie Moning-5/6/10
17. Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress) by Jeaniene Frost 5/7/10
18. Jewel of Atlantis (Atlantis #2) by Gena Showalter-5/10/10
19. No Rest for the Wicked (Immortals After Dark #3) by Kresley Cole-5/12/10
20. The Vampire's Bride (Atlantis 3#?) by Gena Showalter-5/13/10
21. The Treasure Keeper (Drakon #4) by Shana Abe-5/14/10
22. Noah (The Nighwalkers #5) by Jacquelyn Frank-5/16/10
23. Black Magic Sanction (Rachel Morgan #8) by Kim Harrison-5/19/10
24. Dark Gold (Dark #3) by Christine Feehan-5/20/10
25. Blood Rites (Austra) by Elaine Bergstrom 5/21/10













(Purchased this year on-line, but don't know date completed as wasn't recording for a specific challenge yet)
26. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer- Jan 2010
27. New Moon by Stephenie Meyer- Jan 2010
28. Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer- Jan 2010
29. Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer- Jan 2010
30. Eternal Craving by Nina Bangs- Jan 2010
31. Eternal Pleasure by Nina Bangs- Jan 2010
32. My Wicked Vampire by Nina Bangs- Jan 2010
33. Ender in Exile by Orson Scott Card- Jan 2010
34. Fire and Ice by Julie Garwood- Jan 2010
35. Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole & Gena Showalter- Jan 2010
36. Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian- Jan 2010
37. Master of Fire by Angela Knight- Feb 2010
38. Atlantis Redeemed by Alyssa Day- Feb 2010
39. Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh- Feb 2010
40. Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole- Feb 2010
41. Serpent Moon by C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp- Mar 2010
42. Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank- Apr 2010
43. Elijah by Jacquelyn Frank- Apr 2010
44. Damien by Jacquelyn Frank- Apr 2010
45. Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter- Apr 2010
46. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan- Apr 2010
47. Shadow Game by Christine Feehan- May 2010























48. Into the Dark by Gena Showalter: 5/31/10--A collection of 3 short stories, interviews & preview-I enjoyed it but still don't have a very clear picture of her Lords of the Underworld...think I'll need to pick up a full novel to decide if I really do like it or not.
49. Come the Springby Julie Garwood: 6/1/10
50. Poppy Done to Death by Charlaine Harris:6/1/10:Loved it! This was the only Aurora Teagarden I hadn't read, and so enjoyed it! I really like her character and her outlook.
51.The Nymph King by Gena Showalter: 6/1/10: I read the last 2 books out of order, so was just dying to see what happened in this one, and devoured it in a few hours. Lots of fun, though had expected a larger role by Poseidon from hints in the other books. Still, quite good overall!
52.Street Gameby Christine Feehan: 6/3/10Communication...that's the word that kept running through my head all through this book. If they had communicated more honestly, they would have settled everything faster...but we wouldn't have had such a great story to read! Love the characters, and find them intriguing too. Very looking forward to reading more about the Ghostwalkers.
53.Guilty Pleasuresby Laurell Hamilton6/4/10 Seemed rather nostalgic to re-read after so much has changed in Anita's world...really enjoyed this first novel.
54.Mind Gameby Christine Feehan6/5/10 Just loving this series! Great interaction, and also curious to know more about their lives together after they've gotten together. There are glimpses of the characters with established relationships, but would like to know more...maybe in a future book!
55. Murder Gameby Christine Feehan6/6/10Still lovin it!
56. Real Murdersby Charlaine Harris 6/6/10
57. Kiss of Heat by Lora Leigh 6/7/10
58. First Drop of Crimsonby Jeaniene Frost 6/8/10: It was another fantastic visit to Frost's world. Loved seeing Bones and Cat again, and loved how the story of Spade and Denise developed. The end wasn't unexpected, but still satisfying. I look forward to more of these "side" stories!
59.Moon Calledby Patricia Briggs 6/9/10 This is a favorite series of mine, and still a good read no matter how many times I pick it up. If you haven't read it yet, you definitely should! One more thing, it's set in my hometown--love actually "seeing" the places Mercy's at even though I haven't been there in years or lived there much longer than that!
60.Dead Until Darkby Charlaine Harris 6/10/10Ms. Harris is one of my favorite authors...always pre-order her books and can't wait for them to arrive. I haven't gone back to the start of Sookie's adventures in quite awhile, and it was really fun to visit again. She's a refreshingly "real" heroine, and I enjoy a few laughs at her take on the events happening in her life.
61.The Julius Houseby Charlaine Harris 6/11/10 My C. Harris kick is continuing! I'm a fan of all 4 of her series, and really enjoy her heroines. They all have a slightly quirky, but pretty straightforward outtake on life. They are thoughtful, as in ponder, about the events occuring, but don't brood.I always find them quite refreshing!
62.Unleash the Nightby Sherrilyn Kenyon 6/11/10
63.Ecstasyby Jacquelyn Frank6/13/10 Wow! Loved this book...the characters, the depth of the world, and totally hot! The Shadowdwellers are an intriguingly different paranormal group, and their society is quite interesting and well-developed. I'm really looking forward to the next in this series!
64.Three Bedrooms, One Corpseby Charlaine Harris 6/14/10
65.Three Fatesby Nora Robers 6/15/10Though it was a slow start, I did enjoy this book. The interaction between the siblings and their fated mates was fun and lively, and the villain-ess was quite a piece of work...left me cheering for her final end.
66.Sugarplum Deadby Carolyn Hart 6/17/10 I've been on a kick for mysteries, especially with a hint of romance, this month. This was a re-read, but it's been years since I read this novel. Partway through, I did remember "who did it"...but loved looking for the hints to tip it off. Fun!
67.Night Gameby Christine Feehan 6/18/10 Love Gator! I loved "hearing" his voice, and his off-beat sense of humor with Flame. She's tough and vulnerable, and they made a good match. Still looking forward to the next books in the series, and always love a HAE with hints of dangers in the future.
68.The Amazing Mrs. Pollifaxby Dorothy Gilman 6/19/10 Picked this up again for "A Lifetime of Books" challenge...and though a little dated, is still very fun. Mrs. P is a very resourceful courier, not a spy, and her stories are always refreshing due to her outlook and nature.
69.Awaken to Pleasureby Nalini Singh 6/19/10 Very sweet and very hot! Charming romance with such a "feel-good" ending!
70.The Wolf and the Doveby Kathleen Woodiwiss 6/20/10 Classic romance...wonderful adventure to get caught up in again.
71.Megan's Markby Lora Leigh 6/21/10
72. Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan 6/22/10 I really enjoy the Drake Sisters series. Though it probably is the end of their series, I do hope to see them more, at least a little bit in Feehan's new series.
73. Tiger Eyeby Marjorie Liu 6/24/10
73. If You Dareby Kresley Cole 6/25/10 Perhaps my favorite of this trilogy! Enjoy laughs along with the steamy romance, and the lovely HEA!
74. Speaker for the Deadby Orson Scott Card 6/26/10 I love this book/series. It's one I pick up to read every so often, and each time, find it a powerful, thought-provoking read. Now I've got an itch to read the rest of the series again too!
75. Eye of Heavenby Marjorie Liu 6/28/10 Liu has created a fascinating, complex world, with many elements left to puzzle out in future novels. A very satisfying read.
76. Secrets of a Summer Nightby Lisa Kleypas 6/28/10 Picked this up on impulse to fulfill a challenge as the library request still hasn't arrived. This is the first of Kleypas' books that I've read, and I enjoyed it quite a bit. Picked it up for the challenge, but will pick up the rest of the series because it was a fun story...some unpredictable parts, some nicely steamy ones, and a lovely HEA, with the promise of more appearances by this main pair in the other books.































78. Sea Feverby Virginia Kantra 7/1/10This is part 2 of a trilogy, and good continuation of the story from the perspective of the second couple.
79. Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel 7/1/10 Fantastic story...reminds me of why I loved many Latin American writers...the mix of the fantastic and magical in the real world is very evocative.
80. Rapture by Jacquelyn Frank 7/2/10 Book 2 of the Shadowdwellers...really good! Daenaira is a very strong, satisfying character and the sparks as she and Magnus establish their relationship/partnership are hot! Very good read...HAVE to read book 3 next!
81. Pleasureby Jacquelyn Frank 7/3/10 Very good! My only "complaint" would be that I would have liked to see the two stories integrated a little bit more! Very satisfying end though!
82. Two for the Doughby Janet Evanovich 7/4/10 This is the first novel I've read by Evanovich. I picked it up for a challenge, but wasn't so interested in it at first. Stephanie March grows on you though, and by the middle, I couldn't wait to see what happens next. The relationships and dialogue are funny and such a slice of another world. Good read. Will definitely keep an eye out for more, though will try and pick them up at the library.
83. Arrows of the Queenby Mercedes Lackey 7/5/10 I first read this more than 20 years ago. It's still a touching, triumphant story that I enjoy very much. Lackey has created a rich world in her Valdemar series, and this first step into it makes me want to read the whole thing again!
84. Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie 7/6/10 It was a little hard to get into, maybe because I was a little sleepy but one needs to concentrate to find the clues... The last pages flew, I was sure I knew one of the murderers, and a couple of good guesses about the "partner". As is usual for Christie, it was all nicely wrapped up at the end.
85. Gentle Warriorby Julie Garwood 7/6/10 Played against a medieval backdrop where a rebellious vassal has caused mayhem, Elizabeth and Geoffrey discover love and compromise. A lovely tale with a feisty heroine and a fun, refreshing read.
86. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione 7/7/10 I loved this book! Definitely putting this on my "to read" series list. There is a lot of information to take in at first about this new world which made the start a little difficult, but once "references" were established, the story was just HOT! Love the mix of characters and good/evil!
87. When Darkness Comesby Alexandra Ivy 7/8/10 Quite a nice read, but read just after a GREAT book... It didn't have as much depth, and the character development left some unanswered questions...thought they came together faster than seemed believable. Still, a nice one, and will pick up others in the series, eventually.
88. The Forbidden Tower by Marion Zimmer Bradley 7/9/10
89. The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger 7/10/10 Wow....what a book. At the start, I loved it, and couldn't put it down until the end (except when real-life demanded my attention). I thought this was a book I'd want to pick up and re-read...but not so sure now. Definitely a book worth reading though, and I even shed a tear over it...Clare was about my age...and I'm dying to know about the intervening 40 or so years.
90. Predatory Game by Christine Feehan 7/11/10 Very good!
91. Upon the Midnight Clear by Sherrilyn Kenyon 7/11/10 The first time I read this, I thought, "Gee, what a large font for a novel." It is really short, but a sweet read, and nice holiday story. Not one of Kenyon's greatest, but a nice novella.
92. The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen Woodiwiss 7/12/10
93. The Crusader's Torch by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro 7/16/10 This one took awhile to read; it is a very good, very dense book. Such a vivid depiction of the surrounding historical circumstances as well. Great read, and good to savor.
94. Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs 7/18/10 I love this series!!!!
95. Jane's Warlordby Angela Knight 7/19/20
96. Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding 7/19/20 Fun light read for a holiday like today.
97. Firebird by Mercedes Lackey 7/20/10
98. Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh 7/22/10 It FINALLY arrived...loved the book, 5 stars and can't wait for the next one!!
99. Her Heart's Divide by Kathleen Dienne 7/22/10 Short, hot story. Bought as an e-book, and was surprised at the quick read...
100. Burning Up Anthology #1 Whispers of Sin 7/22/10; COMPLETED All: 7/29/10
101. You Slay Me by Katie MacAleister 7/24/10
102. Dragonquest by Anne McCaffrey 7/26/10 I LOVE this series! It has been a favorite since I first read it back in junior or senior high. The characters are so real and vivid, and the action is fantastic. This is a book I'm sure I'll continue to enjoy in years to come!
103. Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey 7/27/10 First of the YA series for Harper Hall that is set at the same time as Dragonquest, but the story of a teenage girl. Very sweet story, and Menolly, the girl, grows into a much larger character in the series.
104. A if for Alibii by Sue Grafton 7/27/10 I was NOT going to seriously read this today because I have so many other "have to-s" right now...but couldn't put it down...I think I stopped when I got "caught up" on the series and had to wait too long between books. I think I'll enjoy slowly getting caught up with Kinsey again, and see what new things have developed in her world! Looking forward to it!
105. Dragonsinger by Anne McCaffrey 7/30/10 Started the series again, and now have to read them all! Lovely, moving story of Menolly coming into her own place.
106. Dragondrums by Anne McCaffrey 7/31/10 Trilogy re-read complete!






























August 2010
Currently Reading & Plan to read
107. Black Dust Mambo by Adrian Phoenix 8/2/10 My first by this author, and this is the first of the series. I'm amazed at the SHORT time frame in the story, but it was good and tight...and a cliffhanger for number 2. I just remembered why I often pick up older series...not as long a wait!
108. Deadly Game by Christine Feehan 8/4/10 Last of my on-hand books for this series...definitely will keep reading!
109. Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione 8/5/10 The series is heating up even more...she's got lots of exciting twists and hot romance!
110. The Door into Summer by Robert A. Heinlein 8/6/10
111. Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich 8/7/10 I'm getting more interested in this series...but am reading it out of order which is starting to bug me!!
112. Enslave Me Sweetly by Gena Showalter 8/8/10
113. Sea Lord by Virginia Kantra 8/9/10
114. Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas 8/9/10
115. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 8/10/10 I loved this book, and ordered the next two as soon as I set it down. Very compelling writing, and lovely twists throughout the story!
116. The Price of Freedom by Jenny Schwartz 8/10/10 My only complaint is that I wanted a longer story about the characters...but I really enjoyed the story anyway and will keep an eye out for more!
117. Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters 8/13/10
118. The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman 8/14/10
119. Rite of Conquest by Judith Tarr 8/16/10 A bit hard to get in to, but a very solid read.
120. The Panther's Lair by Esmerelda Bishop 8/18/10
121. The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning 8/18/10
122. New Moon by Midori Snyder 8/19/10
123. The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula LeGuin 8/21/10 A very powerful book...took awhile to get into it, but incredible description and thought.
124. Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrien 8/22/10
125. Animal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver 8/23/10 This is a fantastic story. Kingsolver creates a vivid picture, and very real characters that you can't help but connect with. I've read this numerous times, and still cry, and feel joy along with the characters.
126. Obsidian Butterfly by Laurell K. Hamilton 8/24/10
127. Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward 8/27/10
128. Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day 8/29/10
129. N.P. by Banana Yoshimoto 8/29/10 Connected scenes creating a story, visually...This story was image rich, and minimalist at the same time. Though I read it in English, I could hear much of it in Japanese in my head which made it very familiar but strange. I never get a feeling of deep connection with Yoshimoto's characters, but feel an attraction and curiosity toward them.
130. The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper 8/29/10 A perpetual favorite with bits of Arthurian myth in the struggle between the Light and the Dark. Love it!
131. Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon 8/30/10
132. Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon 8/30/10
133. Dark Secret by Christine Feehan 8/31/10
New books still in TBR
Eldest by Christopher Paolini
Wolf Flight
Wolf Games
Daughter of the Night
Nocturne
Secrets of the Wolf
Hot Spell




























September 2010
31
Currently Reading & Plan to read
134. Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione 9/1/10
135. Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn 9/2/10
136. Courting Catherine by Nora Roberts 9/2/10
137. Soulless by Gail Carriger 9/3/10 I loved this book! It made me laugh and moved along at a delicious pace! Definitely reading more!
138. Strangers by Taichi Yamada 9/4/10 Good ghost story for a hot summer night!
139. Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich 9/4/10
140. Waterbound by Christine Feehan 9/6/10
141. Call of the Highland Moon by Kendra Leigh Castle 9/6/10
142. The Curse of the Pharaoh's by Elizabeth Peters 9/7/10
143. Midnight Bride by Susan Carroll 9/9/10
144. Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder 9/9/10
145. Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder 9/10/10
146. Zinnia by Jayne Castle 9/11/10
147. Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione 9/12/10
148. Mercy by Julie Garwood 9/13/10
149. Deep, Dark and Dangerous by Jaid Black 9/14/10
150. Reflex by Dick Francis 9/14/10
151. Daughter of the Night by Elaine Bergstrom 9/16/10
152. Xenocide by Orson Scott Card 9/18/10
153. A Bone to Pick by Charlaine Harris 9/18/10
154. The Gift by Julie Garwood 9/19/10
155. Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr 9/20/10
156. Persuasion by Jane Austen 9/20/10
157. Aura by Carlos Fuentes 9/21/10 OK...my Spanish isn't completely gone, but dang, that was a HARD read! If it hadn't been side by side with a quite good translation, I'd still be deep in dictionaries. Think next time I do a foreign read, I'll stick with Japanese (though it was so beautiful! I love Spanish.)
158. Immortal Sea by Virginia Kane 9/22/10
159. It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas 9/23/10
160. Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas 9/24/10
161. Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead 9/25/10
162. Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane 9/26/10
163. The White Dragon by Anne McCaffrey 9/28/10
164. Bearing an Hourglass by Piers Anthony 9/30/10
































October 2010
22
Currently Reading & Plan to read
165. Mercenaries by Angela Knight 10/16/10
166. The Mammoth Book of PNR by Tricia Telep 10/22/10
167. Orchid by Jayne Castle 10/1/10
168. Evermore by Alyson Noel 10/2/10
169. Unholy Magic by Stacia Kane 10/4/10
170. City of Ghosts by Stacia Kane 10/5/10
171. Sin Undone by Larissa Ione 10/9/10
172. O is for Outlaw by Sue Grafton 10/10/10
173. Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost 10/11/10
174. Thendara House by Marion Zimmer Bradley 10/15/10
175. Atlantis Betrayed by Alyssa Day 10/16/10
176. Blue Moon by Laurell K. Hamilton 10/18/10
177. Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton 10/19/10
178. Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber 10/20/10
179. Restoree by Anne McCaffrey 10/24/10
180. Four Dukes and a Devil by Cathy Maxwell, Elaine Fox, Jeaniene Frost, Sophia Nash & Tracy Ann Warren 10/24/10
181. A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris 10/26/10
182. All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris 10/28/10
183. Play of Passion by Nalini Singh 10/26/10
184. Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris 10/29/10
185. Storm Glass by Maria V. Snyder 10/30/10
186. Changeless by Gail Carriger 11/1/10 (started 10/31/10)























November 2010
20
Currently Reading & Plan to read
187. Blameless by Gail Carriger 11/02/10
188. Vampires Are Forever by Lynsay Sands 11/3/10
189. The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 11/4/10
190. Nocturne by Elaine Bergstrom 11/6/10
191. Elphame's Choice by P.C. Cast 11/7/10
192. Kitty Goes to Washington by Carrie Vaughn 11/8/10
193. Embrace the Darkness by Alexandra Ivy 11/9/10
194. The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters 11/12/10
195. Over the Moon by Angela Knight, et al 11/13/10
196. Dark Angel: Before the Dawn by Max Allan Collins 11/13/10
197. Raine by Elizabeth Amber 11/14/10
198. Succubus Nights by Richelle Mead 11/15/10
199. Taken by Midnight by Lara Adrien 11/16/10
200. Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr 11/18/10
201. Savor Me Slowly by Gena Showalter 11/20/10
202. Graceling by Kristin Cashore 11/21/10
203. Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning 11/23/10
204. Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 11/26/10
205. Kiss Me Deadly by Michelle Hauf 11/27/10
206. Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh 11/29/10
207. Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh (started 11/29) 12/01/10





















December 2010
20
Currently Reading & Plan to read
208. A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas 12/2/10
209. Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole 12/3/10
210. Witch Fire by Anya Bast 12/4/10
211. Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Crime by Tamar Meyers 12/6/10
212. A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix 12/8/10
213. Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan 12/10/10
214. Styx's Storm by Lora Leigh 12/11/10
215. Lover Mine by J.R. Ward 12/14/10
216. Mistletoe Reunion by Anna Schmidt 12/14/10
217. In the Dark of Dreams by Marjorie Liu 12/16/10
218. Crave by J.R. Ward 12/19/10
219. Seduce the Darkness by Gena Showalter 12/20/10
220. A Highlander Christmas by Janet Chapman 12/21/10
221. Hot Spell by Emma Holly et al 12/22/10
222. Ecstasy in Darkness by Gena Showalter 12/24/10
223. Sin's Daughter by Eve Silver 12/25/10
224. Kitty Takes a Holiday by Carrie Vaughn 12/25/10
225. Darkness Everlasting by Alexandra Ivy 12/27/10
226. The Fire King by Marjorie M. Liu 12/30/10
227. Darkness Revealed by Alexandra Ivy 12/30/30-1/1/11




















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