MY FAVORITE 10 BOOKS I'VE READ IN 2014

MY FAVORITE 10 BOOKS I'VE READ IN 2014

 

Well the year is rapidly approaching an end and as I look forward to some free time over the holidays, I'm taking a look back at some of the books I've read this year. Many of them have been out for some time and some are new releases. Either way, I'd like to share with you my top 10 favorite books I've read this year in no particular order.

1. BORN TO DIE by Lisa Jackson-  A mystery/thriller with elements of romance and look-alikes being murdered at a rapid pace Read this novel.

2. THE ARRANGEMENT (THE RUSSIAN GUNS) by Bethany-Kris- Looking for a hot mob boss who runs his territory with an iron fist and red hot romance? Read this novel, the first in a 3 book series.

3. TWICE KISSED by Lisa Jackson- Another romantic mystery/thriller featuring sisters living vastly different lives with murder and disappearances.

4. BLINDFOLDED INNOCENCE by Alessandra Torre- Hot sex? A playboy hot shot lawyer and a young innocent intern. Oh yeah. Read this.

5. ANOTHER WOMAN'S MAN by Shelly Ellis- Successful woman with a past. Long lost father and spoiled half sister. Add in an attraction to sister's man and you have all the makings of a world class triangle. Meet the newest Gibbons girl.

6. IT AIN'T EASY BEING JAZZY by Quanie Miller- Looking for a romantic comedy that will keep you laughing? Interested in characters so like your own crazy family? You need to check out this novel.

7. THE BLOOD OF OLYMPUS by Rick Riordan- The last in the Heroes of Olympus series. Young demi-gods coming into their own. A battle it looks like can't be won. An exciting conclusion to a fantastic series.

8. RUTHLESS PEOPLE by J.J. McAvoy- A female mob boss who is the baddest to ever walk the Earth and an Irish boss who has finally met his match. Hot sex, violence and ruthlessness. Read this one.

9. BLOOD CHAINED by Eden Ashley- A new take on the siren myth, a complete fantasy world unlike anything you've ever read. Blood Chained is the third in the Dark Siren series. Check out Dark Siren and Banewolf to get caught up on the events unfolding in Blood Chained.

10. WHAT LIES BENEATH THE SURFACE by Perri Forrest- The second in the Pandora's Box series following the adventures of Private Investigator Brooklyn Kellog and her staff as they catch cheaters in their absolute worst.

And there's my list. What are some of your favorite novels you've read this year?

 

 



CHARACTER INTERVIEW- Arienne Alexandra Marcos

A CHARACTER INTERVIEW FROM GODDESS BY CHANCE

 

 

ME: Today I have the pleasure of sitting down with the beautiful and immensely smart Arienne Alexandra Marcos. How are you today Arienne?

 

A: I'm doing even better after that wonderful introduction. My head might have swelled just a bit.

 

ME: Me nor anyone else will hold that against you. Trust me.

 

A: I hope not.

 

ME: Don't worry. Now let's get into it. What would you say is your greatest fear?

 

A: Wow. You're making me have to hit the ground running on that one. Hmm. Honestly I'd probably say looking back over my life and feeling that I spent so much time basking in past regrets that I hadn't actually lived.

 

ME: That's very profound. Why do you think that happens to people?

 

A: Things go wrong and you get stuck in a cycle and instead of looking forward to what's ahead you stay stuck in the past.

 

ME: You're taking it to school on that one. No speaking of the future, what are you looking forward to?

 

A: A lifetime of love, passion, family and exploring the different facets of myself that I'd never really explored before.

 

ME: Such as?

 

A: My burgeoning sexual prowess. I never know I was such a wanton until Triton came into my life so I'm really exploring that side of myself.

 

ME: There's no doubt in my mind that Triton is enjoying that.

 

A: He is. Probably more than he should.

 

ME: Well speaking of Triton, what would you say is the quality you like most about him?

 

A: Another hard question. There are so many but if I had to only pick one I would say his heart. He doesn't show it to everyone and it's hard to get to, but when you're finally there the only thing you want in this entire world is to feel the entire depths of his love and give it back to him tenfold.

 

ME: Truly spoken like a woman in love.

 

A: I am. Very much so.

 

ME: Now anyone who knows your story, knows that your path to love and a happily ever after has not been easy. How did you find the strength to forgive?

 

A: It was the hardest thing I ever had to do. I held so much hurt and resentment inside. So much anger. When someone betrays you, all you want is their blood. To feel their pain. But when they come to you with true sincerity, ready to do whatever it takes to earn your trust and love again and they show you with their actions that they are serious, you have to forgive them. The greatest act of love or strength is to forgive.

 

ME: Indeed it is. We hear so many times, in so many ways how powerful love and forgiveness is.

 

A: It is. True strength is in opening yourself up.

 

ME: I can tell just from speaking with you that you have been through a lot and as a result you've blossomed into such a self assured woman. Looking back now, what would you say is your biggest regret?

 

A: Taking so long to open myself up to love. If I could do it all over again, I would've taken the leap of faith a lot sooner.

 

ME: You live and you learn.

 

A: Indeed.

 

ME: Well Arienne thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me today. I wish you and Triton nothing but the absolute best.

 

A: Thank you so much. I really appreciate that.

 

ME: You're very welcome.

 

If you haven't checked out Arienne's journey through love, betrayal and finding the strength to forgive, check out Goddess by Chance today: http://www.amazon.com/Goddess-Chance-Demi-God-Daughters-Book-ebook/dp/B00PI792E0/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1418492052&sr=1-1&keywords=goddess+by+chance+by+erin+ashley+tanner&pebp=1418492060968