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 Lori Foster Get Together

It was so much fun.  I am very glad I arrived late Thursday night so I did not miss a moment of the fun.  I enjoyed the trivia, and discovered that the group at my table did not need alcohol to get tipsy and loopy.   When we were not winning or answering the questions correctly we were still having a blast.  When we started getting the answers correct and winning, it was even better.  Then we all glammed up with our shiny stars and continued to kick some trivia butt. 

  I roomed with Niny again and had not seen her since last year.  We had a great time chatting and catching up.  She also spoke to her niece on the speaker phone and I discovered that 3 year old sounds the same in English and Spanish.   

The next day I managed to get the boxes of books I brought autographed and I managed to buy some more books to get autographed.  It took me several hours to put autographed stickers on them and get them alphabetized on my shelves.  Now I just need to get to reading.     

At the raffle, I managed to win a stack of books from Joyfully Reviewed and I am so glad I managed to win something.  I was also gratified to see lots of tickets in the basket/tea tray that I had brought.  I will definitely bring something again next year.  

I had fun at the book trade and managed to find a few books on my wish list.  I am most proud of the fact that I managed to select fewer than half of the books I brought to donate.  (This is important as it provided space in the car for the books I bought.)  I am trying a few new authors and look forward to some great new favorites.   

I also managed to get my book bags signed by most of the authors, and lots of the readers as well.    I carpooled down and back and that was a lot of fun and also very helpful on the gas bill.    

I made two trips to Jungle Jim's and if you have never been you are missing out on a treat.  It is am amazingly fun grocery store.  I took the tour on Friday and I had a blast.  I was able to find a few international foods that I miss.  This included a lot of chocolate.    

I had a great time at dinner and breakfast with the small groups.  I also managed to refrain from purchasing any more books at the B&N after dinner.  It was such a treat to look through the romances surrounded by so many others who love romances.  I barely managed to keep from purchasing any more books, but I knew that there was a possibility I was already carrying things home on my lap for the four hour car ride.   We managed to have enough space in the car, but it would have been worth it for all those autographed books.   

Now I need to find the time to read some of my new books. 

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Unconventional Buddy Swap:

Books I want most :

Alien Overnight– Robin Rothham (EC) I’m #23- every girl swap

Alpha – Treva Harte (Loose Id) I’m #12

Strength in Numbers :: Rachel Bo (not double jeopardy, I have that one)

Fallon Mates: Zeraac's Miracle – Jory Strong (EC) I’m #3

storm's Faeries (Supernatural Bonds) – Jory Strong (EC)I’m #21

Lords of Pleasure - Ann Jacobs

The Angelini: Skye's Trail– Jory Strong (EC)

The Angelini: Syndelle's Possession– Jory Strong (EC) - unconventional swap III

Gift of the Goddess – Denise Rosetti (EC)I’m #8 unconventional swap III

 Ties That Bind – Lora Leigh & Jaid Black (EC)I’m #3 of 164

Hard Candy - Morgan Hawke, Sheri Gilmore, Angela Knight (Loose Id)

Leashed: More Than a Bargain - Jet Mykles (Loose Id)

Lords of the Were by Bianca D'Arc (Samhain)

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I love reading romances, especially the spicy ones.  I am a huge fan of erotic romance.    I also enjoy collecting autographed copies of my favorite authors (OK all authors).  There is just something so special about an autographed book.  I have been getting autographed books since the mid-80s when I would go to the Buckeye Book Fair and buy a few autographed romances and Funky Winkerbean books.    Today my books are taking over my house and my TBR pile continues to grow, and I just keep getting more books all the time.  One day I hope to get a chance to read them all.  

 Books I read in 2008

Where Have All the Cowboys Gone - Kate Pearce

The Cactus are Lowing - Emily Brevard

To Do List - Lauren Dane (Samhain)

Almost Over You - Pauline Baird Jones

Stephanie's Menage - Mari Byrne (EC)

Colters' Woman - Maya Banks (Samhain)

Something Wanton - Jacqueline Meadows (EC)

From Turkey to Mistletoe - Michelle Lavigne

Mutual Favor - Ann Jacobs (EC)

Letting Go - Sarah McCarty (Spice)

Trick My Truck But Don't Mess With My Heart - Luann McLane

The Education of Mrs. Brimley - Donna MacMeans - book club - met with the author

Goldilocks and the Three Barons - Nancy Madore (Spice)

The Invitation - Paula Siegel (Spice)

Seducing Simon - Maya Banks (Samhain)

Black Lace Quickies 6 (Black Lace)

Redeemed in Darkness - Alexis Morgan

Secret Sins - Emma Wildes

Darker Side of Pleasure - Eden Bradley

Sinful Melodies - Kasey Hammell

Seven Seductions from the Tales of the Slave Girl - Mistress Nimue - don't read more

Erin's Fancy - N.J. Walters (EC)

Always Yours - Shiloh Walker (Samhain)

Midnight Man - Lisa Marie Rice (EC)

Ellora's Cavemen tales from the Temple IV (EC)

Big Girls Don't Cry - Cathie Linz

Brazen - Maya Banks (Samhain)

Big Boned - Meg Cabot (Mystery)

Seductions Spell - Lynn LaFleur

Sexiest Man Alive - Diana Holquist

Beyond the Dark - Angela Knight, Emma Holly, Lora Leigh 

Promises Linger - Sarah McCarty (EC)

The Empresses New Clothes - Jaid Black (EC)

Seized - Jaid Black (EC)

No Mercy - Jaid Black (EC)

Enslaved - Jaid Black (EC)

No Escape/No Fear - (Conquest) - Jaid Black (EC)

Lost in Trek - Jaid Black (EC)

Dementia/Never a Slave - Jaid Black (EC)

The Perfect Ten - Janice Maynard

Not the Marrying Kind - Hailey North

More than Magick - EC

Spell of the Chameleon - Titania Ladley

Magick Men - A Shot of Magick - Rhyannon Byrd

Once Upon a Midnight Blue - Shiloh Walker 

Port of Paradise - Lisa Marie Rice (EC)

Nauti Nights - Laura Leigh

Release - Jo Leigh (Blaze)

The Darker Side of Pleasure - Eden Bradley

One More Time - Celia May Hart (Aphrodesia)

No Rest for the Witches - Maryjanice Davidson, Christine Warren, Cheyene McCray, Lori Handeland

Queen's Warriors - Mari Byrne (EC)

Bonded for Eternity - Elizabeth Lapthorne (EC)

Binding Krista - Jory Strong (EC)

Wizard's Daughter - Catherine Coulter - book club - did not care for

A Safe Heart - Brenna Lyons

Pigtails - Victoria Blisse

A Modern Dancing Princess - Janet Miller aka Cricket Starr

Dawn's Awakening - Lora Leigh (Berkley)

Ceremony of Seduction - Cassie Ryan (Aphrodesia)

The Completeness of Celia Flynn - Sedonia Guillone (Loose ID)

Promises Keep - Sarah McCarty (EC)

Unchained: Mac's law - Sarah McCarty (EC)

Just Like a Dame - Daisy Dexter Dobbs (Samhain)

Dinah's Dark Desire by Mechele Armstrong (Loose ID)

Accidental Werewolf - Dakota Cassidy (Berkley Sensation) - funny

Love & Learn - Diana Hunter (EC)

  Learning Curve, Kara's Captain, New York Moment - Diana Hunter novellas

Strength of Three - Annmarie McKenna (Samhain)

Mona Lisa Awakening - Sunny  (Berkley)

The Mane Event - Shelly Laurentson (Brava)

Grace Under Pressure - Melissa Schroeder (Samhain)

Cats and Dogs - Robie Madison (EC)

Discovering Dani - NJ Walters (Samhain)

Where the Heart Leads - Stephanie Laurens

Two Men are Better than One - Lynne Connolly - novella

Slaves to Love - Claire Thompson (EC

     Slave Gamble, Face of Submission, Jewel Theif

 Forever on the Isle of Never - Mardi Ballou (EC)

 Tempting the Beast - Lora Leigh (EC)

The Man Within - Lora Leigh (EC)

Primal Heat  (Wolfe's Hope) Lora Leigh (EC)

Jacob's Faith - Lora Leigh (EC)

 The Way Home - N.J. Walters (Samhain)

Guns Will Keep Us Together - Leslie Langtry - very funny

Soul Deep - Lora Leigh (EC) 

Awakening Desires: Katie's Art of Seduction - N.J. Walters (EC)

Seeing Eye Mate - Annmarie McKenna (Samhain)

Return of Parick O'Rourke - N.J. Walters (Samhain)

If Wishes Were Horses - Joey W. Hill (EC)

Shifter - anthology

   A Jaguar's Kiss - Lora Leigh

   Mad Dog Love - Angela Knight

A Taste of Brandi - Brandi Michaels (EC)

  The Cajun Sheriff

  Blind Obedience

  Decoy

Skinny Dipping - Connie Brockway

Voices Carry - Melissa Schroeder (Loose ID)

  Voices Carry

  Lost in Emotion

  Hard Habit to Break

Nothing Stays in Vegas - Moira McTark (Samhain - e)

Along for the Ride - Michelle M. Pillow - (Cheek)

'Scuse Me While I Kill this Guy - Leslie Langtry - very funny

Pigtails - Victoria Blisse (Phaze e)

Suni's Gift - Anne Rainey

The Sleeping - Stella and Audra Price (All Romance ebooks e - not good)

Whispered Secrets - Shiloh Walker (EC)

   One of the Guys

  Silk Scarves and Seduction

  Whipped Cream and Handcuffs

Best Gift - Ann jacobs - e

Hansel & Gretel's Real Estate Ventures - Cassie Ryan - e

 Devlin Dynasty - Fall Fury - Jaci Burton (EC)

Devlin Dynasty - Mountain Moonlight - Jaci Burton (EC)

Kiss of Heat - Lora Leigh (EC)

Comic Sex - Karen Kelly (Brava)

Midnight Run - Lisa Marie Rice (EC)

fairy tales The Prince & the Pea - Amanda McIntyre (e)

Christmas Eve Nightmare - Ann Josephson (e)

Overtime Pay - Brenna Lyons (e)

fairy tales - Blown Away - Bridet Midway (e)

fairy tales A Modern Dancing Princess - Cricket Starr (e)

Smokin - Samantha Sommersby (e)

Passion Tis the Season - Yvette Hines (e)

The Hired Hand - Melissa Schroeder (e) Whisky Creek Press

Heat of the Night - Sylvia Day (Avon Red) 

APRIL

Blame the Rain - Maya Banks (e)

Beautiful Ugly - Eden Robins (e)

Beyond Boundaries - Mary Wine (EC)

The Devil & Ms. Johnson - Hannah Murray (EC)

Checkmate - Annmarie McKenna (Samhain)

Lisa's Gift - Mackenzie McKade (Samhain)

Sweet Summer Rain - Cheri Valmont (Whisky Creek Press Torrid)

Cajun Fire - Cheri Valmont (Whisky Creek Press Torrid)

Love & Lore (Samhain)

  Wildish Things - Carolan Ivey

  A Fairy Special Gift - Gia Dawn

  The Heart of the Sea - Sela Carsen

Brothers in Arms: Courage to Love - Samantha Kane (EC)

Devils on Horseback: Nate - Beth Williamson (Samhain)

Brothers in Arms: Love Under Seige - Samantha Kane (EC)

Taken (EC)

  Dementia - Jaid Black (also in Lost in Trek)

  Dragon's Mistress - Joanna Wylde

  Too Hot to Handle - Shelby Morgen

Raeder's Woman Darkeen Dynasty - Angelina Evans (EC) - excellent

Bare Facts - Katherine Garbera (Brava)

 A Little Less talk and a Lot More Action - LuAnn McLane (ARC - I won) must write a review

Zylan Rebellion (Zylar's Moons) Ravyn Wilde (EC)

Full Bodied Charmer - Marilyn Lee (EC)

Swing - Opal Carew (St. Martin's Griffin)

Beast of Dreams - Cynthia Williams (EC)

Dream a Little Dream - Susan Elizabeth Philips

Secret Services - Margrett Dawson (EC)

Betting Hearts - Dee Tenorio (Samhain)

Dirty Deeds - Lorelei James (Samhain)

Felidae - Ciarra Sims (EC) - did not like

Echo in the Hall - Cricket Starr (EC)

Beginnings - Samhain

  Babe in the Woods - Lorelei James

Dragon's Law Damon - Alicia Sparks (EC)

Scarlet Cavern - Vonna Harper (EC)

Perfectly Incompatible - Kathryn Anne Dobois (EC)

Hot Rod Heaven - Melani Blazer (EC) hated it

Long Hard Ride - Lorelei James (Samhain)

Rode Hard Put Up Wet - Lorelei James (Samhain)

Cowgirl Up and Ride - Lorelei James (Samhain)

As if You Never Left Me - Elizabeth Jewell (EC)

Secret Services - Margrett Dawson (EC)

Perfect Betrayal - Ruby Storm (EC)

Tamara's Spirit - Nicole Austin (Samhain)

Doing It Right - Mary Janice Davidson (Brava)

Cowboy Lover - Edited by Cecilia Tan and Lori Perkins (Thunder Mouth Press)

Me Tarzan, You Jewel - Titiana Jewell (EC)

Vampire Fangs and Venom - Myra Nour (EC) did not read middle

Midnight Velvet - Jaci Burton (EC)

Secrets and Shadows - Meg Allison (Samhain)

Why Me? Treva Hart (Loose ID)

Just Desserts - Barbara Bretton (Jove)

Demonic Obsession - Elisa Adams (EC)

Legend of the Leopard - Melani Blazer (EC)

Stay With Me - Maya Banks (Samhain)

A Grand Passion - Samantha Winston (EC)

Winward's Longing - Rapture's Etesian - Charlotte Boyett-Compo (EC)

Sons of Solaris: Tarus - Jodi Lynn Copeland (EC)

Beauty Ravished - Celeste Anwar (NCP)

Chloe's Donor - Sabine Ferruci (NCP)

Rebel's Lust - Arianna Hart (EC) - reminded me of Red Dwarf  

Blood Dreams - Mlyn Hurn (EC)

A Man for Marley - Arianna Hart (Samhain)

Argentine Lover - Samantha Winston (EC) - did not finish

Slave Planet - J.W. McKenna (EC)

Taming Eliza Jane  - Shannon Stacey (Samhain) - liked - read next in series (Becoming Miss Becky)

Forever Again - Shannon Stacey (Samhain) did not like 

Close Quarters (Samhain ) e

Layover - Ann Wesley Hardin (EC)

Dye's Kingdom: Wanting it Forever - Madison Hayes (EC) - very emotionally involved

What Happens In Vegas - Wendy Etherington (Blaze)

The Beast in Him - Shelly Laurenston (Brava) 

The Academy - Elizabeth Stewart (EC)

Passion in Paradise: Paradise Awakening - Jaci Burton (EC)

Happy Birthday Baby - Lynn LaFleur (EC) liked first three did not like last one.

My Dirty Thirties Male/Female/Male - Kelly Carr (New Tradition Books) - did not like

Double Jeopardy - Strength in Numbers - Rachel Bo (EC)

Fairy Tales Grandma's House - Joy Nash (e)

Fairy Tales Jax and the Corporate Giant - Brit Blaise (e)  

Fairy Tales Sleeping Beauty - Vijaya Schartz (e)  

Fairy Tales The Unwilling Frog - Sahara Kelly (e)

Fairy Tales Rapunzel - Eden Robins (e)

Fairy Tales Rendevous with Fate - Taige Crenshaw (e)  

Triad - Lauren Dane (EC) LOVE and re-read

A Touch of Fae - Lauren Dane (EC)

Role of a Lifetime - Jennifer Shirk (Samhain) e

Vengence Due - Lauren Dane (EC)

Any Way You Want It - Kathy Love (e)

Thrice United - Lauren Dane (e)

Dark Promises: Midnight - Elisa Adams (EC)

Alone in Forester Rock - Amy Mistretta (samhain) liked it until the end - hated the ending

Michelle's Men - Lynn La Fleur (EC) good -  menage

Rent-A-Stud - Lynn laFleur (EC) older woman younger man

Private Party - Jami Alden (Aphrodidia) loved it

Ice and Rain: A Strom for All Seasons - Jaci Burton (EC) loved it

   Winter Ice

   Spring Rain

Woman on the Run - Lisa Marie Rice (EC)

Reckless - Maya Banks (Samhain)

Wild and Hexy - Vicki Lewis Thompson

Tall Tales and Wedding Veils - Jane Graves

Born Again Virgin - Sami Lee (Samhain)

 Midnight Angel - Lisa Marie Rice (EC)

A Matter of Trust - Becky Barker (Cerrodwin)

California Cowboy - Maggie Casper (Samhain)

Vixen Virgins - Beth Williamson and Robin Danner (Liquid Silver)

Caught by Cupid (Samhain)

   Valentine's Weekend - Gwendolyn Cease

  Overheard - Maya Banks

  Forever Valentine - Bianca D'Arc

 Heat of the Moment - Elle Kennedy (Samhain E)

O'Malley Wild - Tangled Sheets - Maggie Casper (EC)

 Hayden's Hellion

 Tying the Knot

Everglades Wildfire - Isabelle Drake (EC) hated it

Things that Go Bump in the Night IV (EC)

  Blue Moon - Lorie O'Clare

  Shadow HUnter - J.C. Wilder

  Twofold Desires - Ashleigh Raine

Hara's Legacy - Bianca D'Arc (Samhain)

Wrong Number, Right Man - Darah Lace - (wild rose press) e

Just Desserts - Lyn Cash (EC)

Promises Prevail - Sarah McCarty (EC)

Seven Nights of Sin - Lacey Alexander (Avon Heat)

Wrong Number, Right Man - Wendi Darlin (wild rose press) (e)

To Teach an Ancient God - Sapphire Phelan (all romance ebooks) (e)

Twisted Sex and Happensatnce - KyAnn Waters (Wild Rose Press) (e)

Touching Lace - Anne Rainey (Samhian) e

Tasting Candy - Anne Rainey (Samhain) e 

Color My Heart - Red Garnier (Samhain) e

Tiny Horros of Desire - Yeva Weist (Phaze) e did not finish

Between a Ridge and a Hard Place - Annmarie McKenna (Samhain) e

Infidelity - Sara Black (All Romance ebooks) e not romance

One Night With You - Jane E. Jones (Wild Rose Press) e