First of Our Best of 2018 Lists
So this Sunday we are starting off with our first of our Best of 2018 lists. First up is our reviewer Alisa with her Top Stories down to her Top Covers. Yes, we have always shared our love of book covers here along with our appreciation of the various artists talents. Lately we have had some new names appear doing absolutely incredible covers alongside the artists who represent the best in the industry. So make sure you check out all the names to go along with the beautiful covers we put out there. Maybe give us a few suggestions of your own.
Also relatively new are the narrators in the audiobook Best of category. I listen to more and more audiobooks every year and can’t stress the importance of a fabulous narrator. They can make or break an audiobook. Check out who Alisa has as her favorites below. Do you have yours?
Each week we will roll out more lists…keep an eye out to see how our lists compare with yours. Did you miss some books? Did we agree on others? Let me know!
From Alisa:
2018 Top Stories/Novels
Guarding His Melody by Victoria Sue
Blood for the Spilling by TJ Nichols
Promises Part 4 by AE Via
Elemental Magick by Jacki James
Us by Shaw Montgomery
Professor Adorkable by Edie Danford
Discovery by Quinn Ward
Expecting by Sarah Havan
After the Weekend by Silvia Violet
The Swap by Annabella Michaels
Best Audiobooks
Permanent Ink by Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn, narrator Kirt Graves
Kairos by Mary Calmes, narrator Michael Fell
Freckles by Amy Lane, narrator Nick Russo
BFF by KC Wells, narrator Michael Mola
Pins and Needles by AJ Thomas, narrator Jason Riley
Best Series
Men of Meadowfall by Anna Wineheart
Studies in Demonology by TL Nichols
Promises by AE Via
Requiem Inc. by Kris T. Bethke
College of United Monsters by CB Archer
Cold Case Psychic by Pandora Pine
Enhanced World by Victoria Sue
The Accidental Master by MA Innes
Kink in the City by Quinn Ward
Strength by MA Innes
Best Covers
Blood for the Spilling by TJ Nichols, cover artist Catt Ford
Heart of a Redneck by Jodi Payne, cover artist Alexandria Corza
Edge of Living by HL Day, cover artist HL Day
Elemental Magick by Jacki James, cover artist Vicki Brostenianc
Expecting by Sarah Havan, cover artist Melissa Liban
Now here is this week at our blog. We continue with more Advent Calendar stories, I have reviewed an incredible M/M historic romance today called The Bibliophile by Drew Marvin Frayne. You really should check that out. The Yakuza Path series by Amy Tasukada is as far from a holiday saga as you can get. But it’s brilliant, bloody, and a must read. Number 4 is out this week. If you love holiday series, The Christmas Angel series is not to be missed, several of them are also on to be reviewed as well. So much going on. Don’t miss a day here.
Happy Reading!
This Week at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
Sunday, December 9: ☃️
- First of Our Best of 2018 Lists.
- This Week At Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
- Book Blast Love’s Trials by Janice Jarrell
- A MelanieM Review: The Bibliophile by Drew Marvin Frayne
- A Barb the Zany Old Lady Review: Oz (Finding Home #1) by Lily Morton
- An Alisa Advent Calendar Review: Holiday Island by A.D. Ellis
Monday, December 10:☃️
- COVER REVEAL: Amanda Meuwissen’s A Model Escort
- Release Blitz for Home For Christmas by RJ Scott
- Review Tour for A Soldier’s Wish (A Christmas Angel Story) by NR Walker
- Release Blitz Tour for Trusting Jack by Ruby Moore
- A Lila Advent Calendar Review: Boca Dreams by Scudder James Jr
- A Barb the Zany Old Lady Release Day Review: A Soldier’s Wish (A Christmas Angel Story) by NR Walker
- A Lucy Review : Under The Felt Mistletoe by Nell Iris
- An Alisa Review: Mine for Christmas by AD Lawless
Tuesday, December 11: ☃️
- PROMO Andrew Grey
- Release Blitz Tour – Old Acquaintance by Annabelle Jacobs
- In the Spotlight Tour and Giveaway: Chasing Forever by Kelly Jensen
- A MelanieM Release Day Review: Stetsons and Stakeouts by BA Tortuga
- A Lucy Review : All I Want Is You by DJ Jamison
- A Free Dreamer Advent Calendar Review: Tulsi Vivah by Anna Kaling
- A Free Dreamer Release Day Review: Showers, Flowers, and Fangs by Aidan Wayne
Wednesday, December 12: ☃️
- Review Tour – Jordan L Hawk – The Magician’s Angel
- Review Tour – Old Acquaintance by Annabelle Jacobs
- Review Tour – The Deafening Silence (The Yakuza Path #4) by Amy Tasukada
- A MelanieM Review:The Deafening Silence (The Yakuza Path #4) by Amy Tasukada
- A Lucy Review : Old Acquaintance by Annabelle Jacobs
- A Lila Advent Calendar Review: Guess Who’s Coming to Karamu by Cy Blanca
- A Barb the Zany Old Lady :The Magician’s Angel (The Christmas Angel #3) by Jordan L. Hawk
- An Alisa Review: Celebrations in the Season of Long Nights by Mere Rain, a”Escape From the Holidays” Collection from Mischief Corner Books
Thursday, December 13: ☃️
- Spells & Stardust Anthology Tour
- HARMONY INK PROMO Aidan Wayne
- Book Blast for Pain and Promise by Lazlo Thorn
- Lessons in Cracking the Deadly Code by Charlie Cochrane Blog Tour
- A Caryn Review: Vampire with Benefits (Supernatural Selection #2) by E.J. Russell
- A Chaos Moondrawn Review: Blessed (The Matawapit Family #1) by Maggie Blackbird
- A MelanieM Review: Spells & Stardust by J. Scott Coatsworth
- An Alisa Advent Calendar Review: Death to Christmas Sweaters by LE Franks
Friday, December 14: ☃️
- Review Tour – Christmas Homecoming by LA Witt
- PROMO BA Tortuga
- Review Tour for Shrewd Angel (The Christmas Angel #6) by Anyta Sunday
- Review Tour for Rebellion by Naomi Aoki
- An Ali Advent Calendar Review:The Night Sky Festival by S.A. Stovall
- A Free Dreamer Review: Rebellion by Naomi Aoki
- A Barb the Zany Old Lady: Christmas Homecoming (The Christmas Angel #4) by L.A. Witt
- A Lucy Review: Shrewd Angel (The Christmas Angel #6)by Anyta Sunday
Saturday, December 15: ☃️
- Review Tour – Neve Wilder – Dedicated (Rhythm Of Love #1)
- Tour for Meik&Sebastian – Obsessed #4 by Quin Perin
- Book Blast: Blessed (The Matawapit Family #1) by Maggie Blackbird
- A Barb the Zany Old Lady Advent Calendar Review: Too Hot for Santa by Helena Stone
- An Alisa Review: Meik&Sebastian – Obsessed #4 by Quin Perin
- A MelanieM Review: Dedicated (Rhythm Of Love #1) by Neve Wilder
- A Chaos Moondrawn Review: The Holiday Home Hotel (An Escape from the Holidays Story) by Lou Sylvre
- A MelanieM Review: Lessons in Cracking the Deadly Code (Cambridge Fellows #12.7) by Charlie Cochrane