Better late than never! ~ Rebecca's TOP 10 in 2012!!!

My friend and guest reviewer throughout 2012, Rebecca Maney, shares with us her favorite books of the year. 

Full Disclosure – Dee Henderson

A three letter word; WOW!

The Breath of Dawn – Kristen Heitzmann

The healing power of love!

My Stubborn Heart – Becky Wade

Fabulous debut novel!

Wish You Were Here – Beth Vogt

A romance to read over and over and over again!

Lethal Legacy – Irene Hannon

One of her best!

Hidden in the Heart – Catherine West

Powerful story by a very talented author!

Trinity – Military War Dog – Ronie Kendig

Heart throbbing suspense!

You Don’t Know Me – Susan May Warren

Consistently good books; and this is one of them!

The Chase – DiAnn Mills

Thrilling romantic suspense!

The Measure of Katie Calloway – Serena Miller

Creative setting and a natural story flow!

Honorable Mention

Rare Earth – Davis Bunn

Marc Royce is here to stay!!!

Over the Edge – Mary Connealy

I am a huge Connealy fan!

Wedding Dress – Rachel Hauck

Clever, endearing story!

And I Can’t Wait to Read . .. . Because I Have Heard So Much About Them

Veil of Pearls – MaryLu Tyndall

One of my very favorite authors!

To Whisper Her Name – Tamera Alexander

I LOVE Tamera’s books; just haven’t had time to read this one!



Thanks Rebecca! I read some of the same ones but I see several that I need to pick up :)

Friends, What are you looking forward to reading in 2013?

Coming soon....Judy Burgi's Top Reads in 2012

Looking back ~ 2012 Book Favorites

2012 wasn't the best year for me in any area. When my oldest daughter, Amy, passed away on Mother's Day, life just sort of stopped for me. At least, reading and crafting did.  

In a comment I left on a blog post, I was bemoaning the fact that I couldn't hold a train of thought no matter what genre book I tried to lose myself in and one of the best pieces of advice came from author Kaye Dacus: Immerse myself in TV and movies. That was actually good advice! I watched a lot of great TV shows and movies over the summer and then felt like I was ready to read again in the fall.

The first book I successfully finished was a re-read; Linore Burkard's Before the Season Ends. I love that story! I'm such a Regency Fan and it's so much like reading a Jane Austen novel. It was the perfect book to get me back in the swing of things, or at least partially back. Thank you, Linore!

After almost 8 months, there are days that I still struggle to accomplish anything, especially reading and actually writing a review. I still didn't get all the books read and reviewed that I had committed to and for that I offer my apologies to the authors and publishers. 

That being said, I enjoyed all the books I managed to read and here are my favorites for 2012:

The Widow's Redeemer by Philippa Jane Keyworth 

A debut novel that totally rocks the Regency Era!

When the Smoke Clears by Lynette Eason

Riveting suspense!

Against the Tide by Elizabeth Camden

Oh yes, Bane is back!

Short Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer  

Delightful characters!

Trauma Plan by Candace Calvert

 Characters that sit down deep in your heart!

The Maid of Fairbourne Hall by Julie Klassen

Superbly written, as always!

Dawn Comes Early by Margaret Brownley

First-rate historical!

The Guardian Duke by Jamie Carie

Awesome cover for an equally awesome book!

(beware...it's a cliff hanger of epic proportions but thankfully all the books in the series are in print and on e-readers so no dangling!)

Love on the Line by Deeanne Gist

Goodness, this was a great book!

Sofia's Secret by Sharlene MacLaren

Touching and emotionally driven!

A Bride Opens Shop in El Dorado California by Keli Gwyn

Fantastic debut novel full of complex characters!

Not This Time by Vicki Hinze

Breath stealing suspense!

Honorable Mention...

 A Passion Most Pure by Julie Lessman 

because it's not a newly published book but it would have been #1 on my list otherwise!

I hope each of you have had an exciting year reading and discovering new authors, as well as enjoying old ones!  What's your favorite book from 2012? Are you looking forward to any particular book/s in 2013?

Happy New Year!