Today’s list comes from publicist Erin Galloway.  Erin Galloway is a Publicist for Berkley/NAL at the Penguin Group.  She received a Master of Science in Publishing from Pace University and has been a passionate romance fan for over a decade.    She is a big fan of the paranormal fantasy romance subgenre and so her list is in that category.  In no particular order:

• Dark Magic by Christine Feehan
• Warrior’s Prize by Georgina Gentry
• Knight of a Trillion Stars by Dara Joy
• Elizabeth’’s Wolf by Lora Leigh
• Without Reservations by J. L. Langley
• Lord of the Dark Sun by Stobie Piel
• The Power of Two by Patti O’Shea
• The Perfect Gentleman by Danice Allen
• Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
• All Through the Night by Suzanne Brockmann

I’ve asked a few people to participate to prime the pump but I’ll need more to keep the feature running so please don’t be shy. Email me a top ten list at jane at dearauthor.com. Every Friday, I’ll post one of them.

Dark Angel/Lord Carew’s Bride by Mary Balogh. Recommended by Janine, Jennie and Jayne

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The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by NK Jemisin. Recommended by Jia and Jan

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No Souvenirs by K.A. Mitchell. Recommended by Joan/Sarah F

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What the Librarian Did by Karina Bliss. Recommended by Jane and Janet

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Something About You by Julie James. Recommended by Jayne, Janet and Jane (and part of our Save the Contemporary campaign)’

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Naked Edge by Pamela Clare. Recommended by Jane, Jaclyn and Janet

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And Falling, Fly by Skyler White. Recommended by Jane and Shuzluva

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Bride for Jericho Bravo by Christine Rimmer. Recommended by Jane

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Let me know if my links are dead/wrong/misleading. I did so many of them that I am sure I messed up somewhere. Thanks!

• Archangel’s Kiss by Nalini Singh recommended by Jane (but Janine didn’t like it as much)
• Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione recommended by Jane
• Eyton by Lynne Connolly recommended by Jayne
• Twice as Hot by Gena Showalter (100% micropay rebate at Fictionwise) recommended by Shuzluva
• My Darling Caroline by Adele Ashworth (it should be noted that this book is the subject to some dispute between Jane who really enjoyed it and Jayne who loathed it)
• Bachelor Cop by Carolyn McSparren recommended by Jane
• The Rich Man’s Blackmailed Mistress by Robyn Donald recommended by Jane
• Pride/Prejudice by Ann Henreedon recommended by Joan aka Dr. Sarah
• Lessons in French by Laura Kinsale recommended by Dr. Sarah and Janet/Robin
• Slow Heat by Jill Shalvis by new reviewer Jaclyn and Janet/Robin (review coming today)

Pre K to 1st grade:  Nora Gaydos “Now I’m Reading” series.  I like the collection of 10 books which help your child build her phonics skills.  The books are to be read by the child and upon finishing the book, the child can place a sticker on the front.  There are forty stickers, four for each book.  The end of the book contains exercises to aid in reading comprehension such as questions about the content, rearranging sentences, and filling in the blanks.

I also love the Letter Bingo game by Gaydos.  The kit contains four tab slide Bingo cards and an Alphabet spinner.  It’s fun for adults to play with the kids.

Slightly Older Child:  The books by Grace Lin are simply wonderful.  Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a take on a fantasy story where one girl goes on a journey to find the Old Man of the Moon to change her family’s fortune.  The Year of the Rat and The Year of the Dog are two semi autobiographical books about a young girl named Grace and her middle school experiences being a Chinese American.  The lessons that Grace learns about being confident in herself and being kind to others regardless of their appearance is one for kids of all races.

Teenage Girl:  Forget the Twilight books.  Not only have those girls probably already read those but there are really good stories out there that are more female positive. Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games and Chasing Fire as well as books by Justina Chen Headley or Sarah Dessen.

Adults:  Last Night I Dreamed of Peace is the diary of a North Vietnamese female doctor, her encounters with enemy troops, and her dream of peace.  Her diary was found by an American soldier who was charged with clean up.  He read the diary and could not destroy it and instead violating military regulations, sent it to a friend.  Thuy, the doctor, passionately believed in the North Vietnamese cause and has many an unkind thing to say against the American soldier, but it’s a poignant story about war and the cost that it inflicts on both sides.  I’m not a big war book reader but I was captivated by this story.

If your friend likes fiction, I’ve been hearing awesome things about Stieg Larsson’s series starting with Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.  I have this book set aside as part of my holiday reading.

Stay safe with your family!

This list, like any group endeavor, is the result of compromise and sacrifice.  We all contributed a list of 30 books we thought were the “best”.  The lists were then combined into one giant list of 154 books (there were some overlaps).  We then voted on the books’ placement on the list but there were many, many, many ties.  Is there a better way for us to have done this? Possibly but being bad at math, this is the best that I could come up with. The result is as follows. You can read each reviewers’ assessment of the books here.

1.  To Have and to Hold by Patricia Gaffney
2.  For My Lady’s Heart by Laura Kinsale
3.  Black Silk by Judith Ivory
4.  Naked in Death by J.D Robb
5. My Reckless Heart by Jo Goodman
5. The Dream Hunter by Laura Kinsale
5. Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
8. The Windflower by Laura London/Tom and Sharon Curtis
8. Welcome to Temptation by Jennifer Crusie
10. Delicious by Sherry Thomas
10. Forbidden by Susan Johnson
10. The Shadow and the Star by Laura Kinsale
10. Wild at Heart by Patricia Gaffney
14. Beast by Judith Ivory
14. False Colors by Alex Beecroft
14. Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin
14. The Changeling Bride by Lisa Cach
14. Dance by Judy Cuevas
19. Heart Of The West by Penelope Williamson
19. Practice to Deceive by Patricia Veryan
19. Reforming Lord Ragsdale by Carla Kelly
19. Tatiana And Alexander by Paulina Simons
19. The Bride Fair by Cheryl Reavis
19. The Outsider by Penelope Williamson
19. Uneven by Anah Crow
19. Bad Girl by Michelle Jaffe
19. Archangel by Sharon Shinn
19. The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe
29. As You Desire by Connie Brockway
29. Night in Eden by Candice Proctor
29. Fallen from Grace by Laura Leone
29. Seize the Fire by Laura Kinsale
29. Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie
29. Crooked Hearts by Patricia Gaffney
35. Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran
35. Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas
35. The Duke’s Wager by Edith Layton
35. Dream Man by Linda Howard
35. Ember by Bettie Sharpe
35. Mirrors and Mistakes by Kathleen Gilles Seidel
35. The Dream Thief by Shana Abe
35. It Had To Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
35. Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
35. Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer
35. Spring Fancy by LaVyrle Spencer
35. A Christmas Promise by Mary Balogh
35. Again by Kathleen Gilles Seidel
35. Almost Heaven by Judith McNaught
35. Company of Swans by Eva Ibbotson
35. His Lordship’s Mistress by Joan Wolf
35. One Good Turn by Carla Kelly
35. Shattered Rainbows by Mary Jo Putney
35. The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
35. Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey
55. Lady’s Choice by Jayne Ann Krentz
55. Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale
55. Natural Law by Joey Hill
55. Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas
55. Out of the Blue by Sally Mandel
55. The Passions of Emma by Penelope Williamson
55. Written on Your Skin by Meredith Duran
55. A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught
55. A Man to Slay Dragons by Meagan McKinney
55. Beloved Lord by Mallory Burgess
55. Butterfly Tattoo by Deidre Knight
55. Dearly Beloved by Mary Jo Putney
55. Devonshire by Lynne Connolly
55. Don’t Forget to Smile by Kathleen Gilles Seidel
55. Dream A Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
55. Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
55. Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran
55. Fireflower by Edith Layton
55. George and the Virgin by Lisa Cach
55. Jovah’s Angel by Sharon Shinn
55. Lady Gallant by Suzanne Robinson
55. Lily by Patricia Gaffney
55. Lion’s Bride by Iris Johanson
55. Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase
55. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
55. Over the Edge by Suzanne Brockmann
55. Pure Sin by Susan Johnson
55. Scandal by Amanda Quick
55. Scandal by Carolyn Jewel
55. The Dominant Blonde by Alisa Kwitney
55. The Slightest Provocation by Pam Rosenthal
55. To Love a Dark Lord by Anne Stuart
55. Untie My Heart by Judith Ivory
55. Warprize by Elizabeth Vaughan
55. Wild Sweet Ecstasy by Jo Goodman
55. Wildest Hearts by Jayne Ann Krentz
55. The Reluctant Heiress/Magic Flutes by Eva Ibbotson
55. “A House East of Regent Street” by Pam Rosenthal (novella in the anthology Strangers in the Night)
55. A Place to Call Home by Deborah Smith
55. Devil’s Bride by Stephanie Laurens
55. Heart Throb by Suzanne Brockmann
55. If Wishes Were Horses by Curtiss Ann Matlock
55. Lady Elizabeth’s Comet by Sheila Simonson
55. Rejar by Dara Joy
55. Weaver Takes a Wife by Sheri Cobb South
100. Beyond Breathless by Kathleen O’Reilly

• Always a Scoundrel by Suzanne Enoch
• Beloved Vampire by Joey Hill
• Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran
• Butterfly Tattoo by Deidre Knight
• Damned by Blood by Evie Byrne
• Magnate’s Make-Believe Mistress by Bronwyn Jameson
• Never Love a Lawman by Jo Goodman
• Scandal by Carolyn Jewel
• Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas
• Wicked All Day by Liz Carlyle

I noticed that I loved the scoundrel redeemed story which is pretty much the dominant theme in my best loved historicals of the year.  I’ve read into the first quarter of 2010 and I have to say we romance readers have a good year ahead of us.

• North of Beautiful by Justina Chen Headley
• Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman
• Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin (review by Jane)
• Skip Beat! by Yoshiki Nakamura
• Claymore by Norihiro Yagi
• Ooku by Fumi Yoshinaga

• “I Do” Anthology”
• “Grave Goods” Ariana Franklin
• “Whisper of Warning” Laura Griffin
• “To Beguile a Beast” Elizabeth Hoyt
• “Somebody’s Hero” Annie Jones
• “The Surgeon’s Lady” Carla Kelly
• “How to Woo a Spinster” Kasey Michaels
• “A Most Lamentable Comedy” Janet Mullany
• “A Gift from the Sea” Anna Schmidt
• “Crossed Wires” Rosy Thornton

Editorial note: Jayne is taking a hiatus from reviewing for the first time in four years. She’ll be back reviewing full time in February.

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I hesitated about making a list this year, since my reading was largely dictated by what I volunteered to review. Consequently, there are many, many wonderful books I haven’t yet read and some books I did love that I didn’t put on this list, either because they were not straight Romance (Sinful Life of Lucy Burns, Dead and Gone), because they just didn’t stick with me with way other books did, or because I wanted to make room for a book that I think might be otherwise overlooked. So rather than my “Top Romances of 2009,” this list is more “10 Memorable Romances I Read in 2009″ — and they’re books I heartily recommend to the DA readership.

• Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
• Demon Forged by Meljean Brook
• Courtesan’s Wager by Claudia Dain
• Bound By Your Touch by Meredith Duran (review by Jane)
• Never Love A Lawman by Jo Goodman
• Highland Rebel by Judith James
• Indiscreet by Carolyn Jewel
• Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas (haiku review!)
• Double Play by Jill Shalvis (no review)
• Hunt Her Down by Roxanne St. Claire

• On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
• Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran* (review by Jennie)
• Written on Your Skin by Meredith Duran* (review by Jennie)
• Stillness by Megan Hart, in the anthology Pleasure and Purpose
• Determinata by Megan Hart, in the anthology Pleasure and Purpose
• Scandal by Carolyn Jewel
• The Birthday Present by Alison Richardson (#3 in The Countess Trilogy)
• Blood by Sharon Shinn, in anthology Quatrain
• Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
• Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas* (review by Jennie)

*Full disclosure from Janine: Meredith Duran and Sherry Thomas are my crit partners and good friends, but since I enjoyed their 2009 books tremendously, I felt it would be a glaring omission not to include those books on my list of favorites.

• Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (review by Jia)
• Bound By Your Touch by Meredith Duran
• Written On Your Skin by Meredith Duran
• Pleasure And Purpose by Megan Hart (review by Janine)
• Scandal by Carolyn Jewel (review by Janine)
• Indiscreet by Carolyn Jewel
• Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas (review by Joonigrrl or read the haiku review)
• Since The Surrender byJulie Anne Long (review by Jane
• Not Quite A Husband by Sherry Thomas

• Alex Beecroft, False Colors
• Alex Beecroft, “Hidden Isle” in Hidden Conflict anthology
• James Buchanan, Hard Fall
• Victoria Dahl, The Wicked West
• Jane Davitt and Alexa Snow, Bound and Determined
• Matthew Haldeman-Time, An Affair in Paradise
• Rowan Larke, A Love Neverending*
• Z.A. Maxfield, ePistols at Dawn
• Ann Somerville, Remastering Jerna
• Sarah Wendell and Candy Tan, Beyond Heaving Bosoms: Smart Bitches’ Guide to Romance

In the interests of full disclosure, Rowan Larke is a close friend. That said, however, A Love Neverending takes risks, plays with romance conventions, is generally beautifully written, and haunts me, so it belongs on my list of the Best of 2009, even if I can’t in all good conscience review it.

• Plan B: Boyfriend by Ellen Hartman
• Flameseeker by Kay Danella
• The Christmas Present by Tracy Wolff
• An Improper Holiday by K.A. Mitchell
• Heartless by Nathalie Grey

Honorable Mentions (because Books on Board wanted to be more generous to its readers and asked for a few more recommendations):

• Untraceable by Laura Griffin
• The Satin Sash by Red Garnier
• Sold to the Laird by Karen Ranney
• Hard to Hold by Stephanie Tyler
• Power Play by Nancy Warren

I was going to post about branding this morning, but in lieu of recent events, I thought it would be nice if we just shared what we are going to be reading this week or this month.  It’s the holiday time for the US readers as Thanksgiving is this Thursday. I hope to be getting in some serious reading.  Right now, I’m finishing up Her Bedroom Surrender by Trish Wylie and because the book is so much better than it’s title, I play to read Her One and Only Valentine after I’m done.  Heck I might be done with both by the time I comment on this thread.

So for those who are looking for a book to read this week or in the upcoming weeks, will you share with us what you are currently reading (and should we be reading it too?)

Skin Game by Ava Gray (Ann Aguirre)

Someone reminded me that I enjoyed Skin Game by Ava Gray (Ann Aguirre). One of the hazards of reading books early is that sometimes you forget when they are coming out. Skin Game features two morally ambiguous characters who fall in love while evading the law, exacting revenge, and learning how to trust each other.  The best part, in my opinion, is that these characters don’t become defanged when they do find their happy ever after.

Home for the Holidays by Sarah Mayberry

Joe Lawson has a thing for his new neighbor Hannah Napier. As a single dad, he shouldn’t be thinking what he is about her. Still, that doesn’t stop them from getting close. And the way she connects with his kids, it’s as if they’re a family. (I’m not a big fan of kids in books but this worked for me. Hannah is a prickly tomboy who is regaining her shattered confidence when fiance leaves her for prettier sister. Joe is working on coming to life again after the loss of his wife).

Christmas Angel for the Billionaire by Liz Fielding

Annie needs a break from being the “nation’s angel.” Her high-profile charity work means the media spotlight follows her every step. So leaving her aristocratic title behind her, Annie goes undercover.. and meets brooding businessman George Saxon.  (This is Roman Holiday all over again without the reporter hero.  It’s sweet but not treacly sweet.).

SEALed and Delivered by Jill Monroe

Kiss the first man you see. The Fate Delivery Cards were a silly impulse purchase. But thanks to one of the Cards, bed-and-breakfast owner Hailey Sutherland finds herself locked in a scorching kiss with super-hot, wet-suit-clad navy SEAL Nate Peterson. (These two actual date and you can see them fall in love. The courtship was important and made me believe that the two would be be able to withstand long separations).

Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh

Nalini Singh returns to the Psy/Changeling world and its “breathtaking blend of passion, adventure, and the paranormal” as a woman without a past becomes the pawn of a man who controls her future…  (Recommended by Janine, Singh delivers another strong entry into her increasingly popular series).

Maybe you can recommend books to us this month.

• Quatrain by Sharon Shinn recommended by Janine
• The Last Will of Moira Leahy by Therese Walsh recommended by Janine
• Indiscreet by Carolyn Jewel recommended by Janet, Jennie, Janine, and Jane (yep, we loved this book)
• Demon Forged by Meljean Brook recommended by Janet
• Sheikh’s Forbidden Virgin by Kate Hewitt recommended by Jane (Author sent me this book. She’s a brave soul).
• Billionaire’s Bride of Covenience by Miranda Lee recommended by Jane (I bought five copies & gave them away. Does this mean I can talk about the book without a disclaimer?)
• Next Comes Love by Helen Brenna (I went and bought the first book in the series after I read this one so I get to talk about First Comes Twins with impunity, but not this one).
• Soulless by Gail Carriger recommended by Jane
• Wicked All Day by Liz Carlyle recommended by Jane
• Paradise Rules by Beth Kery recommended by Jane
• Becoming Us by Anah Crow and Dianne Fox recommended by Dr. Sarah F/ Joan
• Personal Demons by James Buchanan recommended by Dr. Sarah F/ Joan

These books were provided to the reviewers by either the author or publisher. The reviewer did not pay for these books but received them for free. The Books on Board promotions is offered by Books on Board but Dear Author receives no affiliate payment for any books purchased there. It is simply a promotion that Books on Board offers to Dear Author readers.

• Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs, recommended by Janine and Jane
• Pleasure and Purpose by Megan Hart, recommended by Janine
• How to Woo a Spinster by Kasey Michaels, recommended by Jayne
• Hunt her Down by Roxanne St Claire, recommended by Janet/Robin
• Set the Dark on Fire by Jill Sorensen, recommended by Jane
• Surrender of a Siren by Tessa Dare, recommended by Jane
• Never Love a Lawman by Jo Goodman, recommended by Jane and Janet/Robin
• Remastering Jerna by Ann Somerville, recommended by Joan/Sarah F

Other ebook specials this month are from Hachette. You should be able to find these specials at all major ebook retailers

• Orbit $1 title continues with Devices and Desires by K. J. Parker

Romances from Forever

• Too Far Gone $1.99
• Bitten & Smitten $1.99

Mysteries

• The Hook $1.99
• Secret Sanction $1.99
• Storm Track $1.99
• Dead Before Dying $1.99

• Written on Your Skin by Meredith Duran (recommended by Jennie, Janet/Robin and Jan)
• Hot Under Pressure by Kathleen O’Reilly (recommended by Smart Bitches, Jayne and Jane)
• Mistletoe Mommy by Tanya Michaels (recommended by Jayne who also recommends forgetting what the title is because it has nothing to do with Mommy or Christmas)
• One Week As Lovers by Victoria Dahl (recommended by Janet/Robin and no, I don’t know what it will take for Victoria Dahl to get an A here at Dear Author)
• Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare (recommended by Jane because I loved the immature, big hearted Lucy who had to have that fearless belief in life in order to bring about the brooding Jeremy).
• Beloved Vampire by Joey Hill (recommended by Jane. The review will come at noon. Needless to say its a star crossed lover + vampire + love saves people story with a dark edge).
• Since the Surrender by Julie Anne Long (recommended by Jane because even with the plot flaws and the WTFery sex scene, I still loved the characterizations).
• Beyond the Rain by Jess Granger (this is a qualified rec by Jane. It was a very good SFR that was accessible but slow in some places. It’s a trade but if it were in mass market, it would be an unqualified rec. This one is not in ebook form and therefore not available under the discount).
• Spider Touched by Jory Strong (I’m giving this the same qualified rec. The detail that Jory Strong has brought to her new alternative urban fantasy romance is amazing and I love that she uses the world to provide the basis of the conflict but it’s a trade).

• Make Me Yours by Betina Krahn recommended by Jayne and Jane. Features a sexually knowledgeable female. A minx, if you will. It’s very fresh.
• Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran recommended by Jane and Jennie F. It’s one of the few books to which Jane has a straight A. It’s a masterpiece of craft and romance.
• What Happens in London by Julia Quinn recommended by Jane.  One word ran through my mind when I read this and that is charming.
• Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh recommended by Janine.  The latest entry in Singh’s Psy/Changeling series pairs strong willed Mercy, a cat, with Riley, a wolf.  They fight like cats and dogs and make love like there is no tomorrow.
• Trace of Smoke by Rebecca Cantrell recommended by Jayne.   This debut novel features a great heroine: “She’s supposedly powerless yet triumphs. She keeps most of her promises. She tries to do the right thing in the face of evil. She’s a heroine to respect and one I enjoyed meeting.”
• Cowboy Comes Back by Jeannie Watt recommended by Jayne. Jayne reads far and wide within the category lines at Harlequin to find you gems like this.
• Outcast by Joan Johnston recommended by Jane. This is a fast moving romance featuring a man broken by his traumatic past and the woman who is ready to sacrifice everything to save him.

• To Beguile a Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt.  A beautiful courtesan falls in love with a scarred, tormented lord. Recommended by Jayne.  
• Gift from the Sea by Anna Schmidt. Enemies turned lovers historical set in early 20th C America. Recommeded by Jayne.
• Always a Scoundrel by Suzanne Enoch.  True rogue tries to shed his past bad association and help a pratical woman about to be trapped in marriage to a man who takes pleasure in destroying others.  Recommended by Jane.
• Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy.  Dyslexic stock car racer falls for sociology graduate student.  Funny and sexy.  Recommended by Jane.
• The Madness of Lord Ian McKenzie by Jennifer Ashley.  Asperger sufferer seduces a widow who curbs his madness.  Recommeded by Robin and Jane.
• Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris.  Robin says this is one of the best in the series.
• Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas.  Estranged couple reuintes and rekindles their love after overcoming past betrayals. Recommended by Janine, who by way of disclosure, is Sherry’s critique partner.  
• The Conqueror by Kris Kennedy. Medieval knight woos barons and landowners to Henry II’s side while plotting to regain his birthright, Everoot, and uproot its current residents including the woman he is falling in love with.  Recommended by Jane (it’s on sale for $2.38).