LAURA’S TOP 10 PARANORMAL ROMANCE SERIES (1) DARKHUNTER by Sherrilyn Kenyon Sherrilyn Kenyon has a great ability of mixing romance, with strong characterisation and action scenes. This series is 27 books in and still going strong. I have to give a special mention to Acheron, the Darkhunter leader and whose book we had to wait ages for, but when it finally arrived was dark, bloody and with a romance that totally swept me away. (2) BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD by J.R. Ward This series is a newly discovered one for me…
BECS’S TOP 10 MOST ANTICIPATED YA READ FOR 2013 (1) CLOCKWORK PRINCESS (The Infernal Devices #3) by Cassandra Clare (March 2013) Danger intensifies for the Shadowhunters as the New York Times bestselling Infernal Devices trilogy comes to a close. If the only way to save the world was to destroy what you loved most, would you do it? The clock is ticking. Everyone must choose. Passion. Power. Secrets. Enchantment. Danger closes in around the Shadowhunters in the final installment of the bestselling Infernal Devices trilogy. (Goodreads) (2) THE TRAITOR SON (The Iron Fey:…
GEMMA’S TOP 10 CHRISTMAS MOVIES Every person and family has a collection of films that sum up this season. They may have some sort of personal message, or you could just relate to them. Whatever the reason, I wanted to share with you my top ten Christmas movies. These are usually put on in the background, while I wrap up my presents. (10) CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS (2008) Another Tim Allen film, but this time a slightly more adult affair. What I love about this film is the light hearted…
LAURA AND MELANIE’S TOP 10 BOOKS OF 2012 We’ve put together our top ten reads of 2012. As always it’s virtually impossible to choose, between the two of us as we’ve read over one hundred and fifty books! But here are our favourites. LAURA’S TOP 10 This hasn’t been the best year for reading for me, the last two years I’ve read 65 books, but this year that number is going be more like 55. I guess in my defence this is the first full year that I’ve been a…
CAROLYN & GEMMA’S TOP 10 MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS 2013 CAROLYN’S TOP 10 There are so many great books coming out next year, it was difficult to pick ten. But here they are… (10) WRITTEN IN RED (The Others) by Anne Bishop (NAL, March 2013) As a cassandra sangue, or blood prophet, Meg Corbyn can see the future when her skin is cut—a gift that feels more like a curse. Meg’s Controller keeps her enslaved so he can have full access to her visions. But when she escapes, the only safe…
MELANIE’S TOP TEN BOOK COVERS OF 2012 It was quite a challenge to come up with my favourite books covers considering 90% of my books are e-books and covers tend to be lacking (or should I say lack lustre ) on a Kindle. I am however, shallow enough to be swayed by a lovely cover but lucky for me I have had a few surprises where the book was as good as the cover. So here are my top 10 covers from books released this year. (10) THIEFTAKER (Thieftaker Chronicles…
MELANIE’S TOP 10 FICTIONAL FANTASY BOYFRIENDS I am a major TV ted and for those of you who don’t know what these means it means that I watch A LOT of TV. At the end of every TV season (one for US programmes, one for UK programmes) I come up with a list of my top ten TV boyfriends and then post it on Facebook or my now defunct blog. I was thinking that it is completely unfair that I am missing a whole medium from which to find a…
GEMMA’S TOP 10 URBAN FANTASY BOOKS 1 EVERY WITCH WAY BUT DEAD (The Hollows Series #3) by Kim Harrison All of the books in this series are brilliant, but this one stood out for me as it’s the first time an author has killed a beloved character so early in the series. I had to make sure I hadn’t missed a bit and hoped that they would come back. They didn’t and for me, that’s why it’s my number one. 2 OBSIDIAN BUTTERFLY (Anita Blake Series #9) by Laurell K Hamilton This…
GEMMA’S TOP 10 Horror/SFF MOVIES 1 SERENITY (2005) Serenity was the film that really opened my mind to space sci-fi. Having loved the short-lived TV show Firefly, I adored this movie. Joss Whedon, being the evil genius that he is managed to rip every emotion from me while I watched this film. This is the dress-rehearsal for Avengers people. Go back and see where it all began! 2 INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE (1994) Before this movie, I had never heard of Brad Pitt, and Tom Cruise was just that dude…
Laura’s Top 10 Poolside Recommendations Summer holiday time is nearly upon us, so if you’re looking for some great poolside reads to add to your suitcase or download onto your Kindle, here are a few recommendations. As I’m writing this list, it would be so easy for me to list my favourite urban fantasy and paranormal romance series, but I’ve tried to rack my mind for some different and fun books for you to enjoy while working on your suntan! Ok, maybe just a couple of old favourites have sneaked…
Vickie’s Top 10 UF/PNR Series The first four of the series are my all time favourite series ever. These are my years-in-advance auto buys and there is no way on the planet I am missing the next installment. I love them all for different reasons, and as such there is no way that I can choose between them. Although it may look like I like the Lords and the Immortals more than the other two, thats not the case, its just there are some books you can waffle on about…
LAURA’S TOP 10 URBAN FANTASY SERIES 1 Anita Blake – Laurell K Hamilton Anita has to be one of the first and ultimate heroines of urban fantasy. The early books are just awesome. I love the fact she is as tough as nails and the books combine horror with gritty action. 2 Mercy Thompson – Patricia Briggs Mercy is a shapeshifting coyote and VW mechanic, who has the uncanny ability to get herself into trouble. The first few books are compulsive reading, gritty and at the centre have a…
CAROLYN’S TOP 10 ‘MUST HAVE’ BOOKS 2012 I have read some amazing books this year, many coming from a series, and it looks as though 2012 will be even better! I can’t wait to get my hands on my top 10 ‘must have’ books! 10 UNTITLED by Liani Taylor (Daughter of Smoke & Bone #2) (Sept 2012 – Hodder & Stroughton/Little Brown) (GR) No cover or synopsis available 9 DISCOUNT ARMAGEDDON by Seanan Mcguire (Incripted #1) (March 2012 – DAW) (UK | US | BD | GR) Ghoulies. Ghosties. Long-legged beasties. Things that…
LAURA’S TOP 10 ‘MUST HAVE’ BOOKS 2012 10 UNDER THE NEVER SKY by Veronica Rossi (Under The Never Sky #1) February 2012 (UK | US | BD | GR)* Aria is a teenager in the enclosed city of Reverie. Like all Dwellers, she spends her time with friends in virtual environments, called Realms, accessed through an eyepiece called a Smarteye. Aria enjoys the Realms and the easy life in Reverie. When she is forced out of the pod for a crime she did not commit, she believes her death is…
We have put together our Top 10 lists of best and worst covers for 2011. It was a tough one as there’s been a huge number or gorgeous covers, but also terrible ones! We decided to choose five each and then come up with our top 10 as a joint venture. If you’re wondering where the links direct you, here’s the key: UK & US = Amazon, BD = Book Depository, GR = Goodreads. BCC’s TOP 10 BEST COVERS 2011 CAROLYN ~ ‘Wander Dust‘ reminds me of a balmy day in…
