Book Nerds Across America

Hey, I actually came up with this weeks Friday's Five! Crazy right!?!?!?!  Usually Jacque and Teri are way better at it!!!  But, I thought about it and this just seemed like a good topic.  The problem was I have more than 5 ... so, let's see how this goes .... 

1.  Shelly Crane.  This author will forever be the picture perfect author in my life.  Am I putting her above everyone else?? Oh YES I AM!!! If you read just one of her books, you can see/feel her talent, the love for her characters and overall niceness ooze onto the pages.  Shelly has become a friend of mine (and of this site), but I put her above all others because .... well, she is it!  Look it up, she is the author that authors want to be.  She writes book after book, each different and unique, and does it with class!  Recently her book, Significance, will soon be made into a movie (yes, I died when I heard that).  Overall, she is it! Period!

2. Rachel Higginson.  What?!?! You think I forgot about Rachel!!! NEVER!! Now, I can go on and on about Kiran ... I mean....Rachel's books, but I am not going to.  Anyone who has every read any of my reviews (or anything on this site) knows why Rachel is important in my life.  Yes, I joke around about Kiran (who is my fictional boyfriend from her Star Crossed Series) but the truth is Rachel has done something no author has ever done to me.  Yep, she made me love a character, hate that same character and then fall back in love with that character.  On top of that, she is the reason my Kindle is cracked in the corner.  Let's just say theses two words... HOPELESS MAGIC!  (read it and you will understand)

3.  Tiffany King.  Here is how I describe Tiffany .... HEART OF GOLD!  The woman is the sweetest, most caring and kind person I KNOW! Her book, Wishing For Someday Soon, is my autobiography (and she doesn't even know me).  I cried so much with that book that I had a headache for days!  That is true talent! And just when I thought she could not top it she wrote, Miss Me Not.  To this day I cannot describe that book because no words due it justice.  That is an author!!

4.  Lila Felix.  Lila is new in my Book Nerd life.  Even though she has several books under her belt she has done something through her books that I did not believe was possible.  She taught to see mohawks, tattoos/piercings and people who wear them in a different light.  NO I am not a person to make fun or be mean to someone who has a different appearance than mine.  However, she taught me to look pass that and she did that through her books: Love and Skate and How It Rolls.  I live in a diverse area and have recently visited some "punk-rock" bars and learn a lot about the community.  Yep, even made some new friends.  Oh, and I am getting my first tattoo next month! But, I still refuse to dye my hair!  I wouldn't look good in blue! (just saying).  That is all because of Lila!

5.  Quinn Lofits.  I cannot form words that does Quinn any justice.  So, I will say this ... DECEBEL!  That is it!  That is all needs to be said.  Well, maybe I can say a few more.  Quinn has a few qualities that make her stand out in my Book Nerd Life.  She writes the funniest character, Jennifer.  She is the QUEEN OF CLIFFHANGERS! Lastly,  her talent is endless!  

So, there is only to be 5, but lets do some more:

Honorable Mentions

-   Bailey Aridsone.  This is a sister - duo writing team and they are new to the Indie community, but they  still have influenced my Book Nerd life.  Their debut novel, Sweet Oblivion, is amazing.  It is a twist of two worlds and it is perfection.  On top of that, they are the kindest ladies, EVER!  I also picked them because I how a special place in their lives.  Why, you ask?  Well, I am there #1 fan.  I was the first to read and review their book! That is an honor I treasure.

-   Tabatha Vargo.  Tabatha has a serious pallet of talent.  YA, NA, paranormal, the lady is everywhere and is perfect at it!  Above all, her love for her fans is beyond measure.  She is so sweet and it comes across on the page and through her characters.  Be sure to watch her closely, she will BE THE NEXT HOUSEHOLD NAME! 

-   Jessica Jaster.  You just read that I called Quinn Loftis the QUEEN OF CLIFFHANGERS, well meet Jessica Jaster, the PRINCESS OF CLIFFHANGERS.  She does the same thing Quinn does. She pulls you in and then just puts up a brick wall.  I read her first book Delta Project: Hide and died at the ending.  So, when I got an ARC of Delta Project: Rescue I did not think she would do it to  me again.  Oh, well SHE DID! Mad is the best way to describe my emotions at that very last line.  That is why she is so amazing!! Because she can do that!

This was the hardest one yet...........but here it goes...........

5. JUST ONE DROP by Quinn Loftis - Decebel and Jennifer - It Girl by Jason Derulo



4. TAKING SHOTS by Toni Aleo - Ellie and Shea - Just A Kiss by Lady Antebellum



3.  DELTA PROJECT: HIDE by Jessica Jaster - Weston - Unbreakable by Fireflight




2. SWEET OBLIVION by Bailey Ardisone - Mycah and Nari  - I Will Not Bow by Breaking Benjamin




1.  Daughter of the Earth and Sky (Daughters of Zeus #2) by Kaitlin Bevis - Hades and Persephone - A Thousand Years by Christina Perri

This had to be my easiest Friday Five!  Maybe I read too much......nah!

5.  Colby Harris, Confession of Alli Cat by Courtney Cole.  Colby, you sexy swim coach, I love you!!! Hot guy, swim coach and likes to "help" Alli out....need I say more!!!!! Didn't think so!!!!

4.  Liam James, The Boy Who Sneaks In My Bedroom Window by Kirsty Moseley.  Hockey player and protector of Amber......oh, and he is hot!!

3.  Tate Odder, Empty Net by Toni Aleo.  Goalie, Swedish, hot, young and the sweetest person ever!!!! Yep, that is a all-in-one-package!

2. Shea Alder, Taking Shots by Toni Aleo. Captain of the Assassins, amazing husband and father.....and he is way hot!

1.  Lucas Brooks, Trying to Score by Toni Aleo.  Bad-boy Brooks?!?! Oh no, HOT-BOY Brooks!!! I love love love Lucas and I love love love that he is a hockey player!!!!

Be sure to check out Jacque's Book Nook, Dreaming Dreams and Confessions of A Book Addict lists!!

Until next week...............

Oh, how I love some Love Triangles!! Let's see if my lists matches yours:

1.  Alex, Aiden and Seth -  This triangle come from Jennifer L. Armentrout's Covenant series!!! I LOVE THIS SERIES!!  This is by far one of my favorite love triangles!!

2. Shelby, Dade and Leo - This triangle come from The Amethyst Dragon Series by D.C. Grace.  I have just recently read this series and loved it!

3. Sameya, Gabriel and Maximus - This triangle is from Taboo Kisses by Gracen Miller.  Yes, yes this is the book that Gracen warned  me that I would blush a lot in (which I did) and this is the same book that has made me look at strawberries in a WHOLE new light.

4. Cassie, Conner and Jackson - This triangle comes from The Barking Mad Tale of a Teenage Werewolf by Katella Stegmann.  I love this series!  I love these werewolves and I love it all.

5.  Olivia, Cash and Nash -  This triangle comes from The Bad Boys series from M. Leighton.  Hello, twin hot guys ........ what more do I need to say!!!!!!!!!!!!


Now, go over to Jacque's Book Nook, Confessions of A Book Addict and Dreaming Dreams and see who they put on their lists!

OMG! This is so hard! 5 Favorite couples!?  Well, I did it .... here is my list:

1. Eden and Kiran - Reckless Magic by Rachel Higginson - Even through all their ups and downs you all know that they are perfect together!!

2. Maggie and Caleb - Significance by Shelly Crane - At a corner stoplight Maggie saved Caleb's life and then one touch of their hands ...... PERFECT!!

3. Cassie and Conner - The War of the Werewolves by Katella Stegmann - If you do not know this series, or this couple, you are truly missing out!  Cassie and Conner's relationship was not love at first sight!  But, it did get there.

4.  Alex and Aiden - Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout - This series is not finished yet, but I can't wait! I love their relationship and how it is not "allowed" but the make it happen!

5. Jen and Decebel - Beyond the Veil by Quinn Loftis - What?! Did you think that I would forget my most fave couple ever!!  I don't even need to explain why I love these too.  Just remember that Decebel is really mine, I just share with Jen (for appearances, only)

Today, I will tell you my top five best kisses.  HEHE!! This is so much fun, but so had to chose.  I have some many!

1.  Elli and Shea, Taking Shots by Toni Aleo:  I loved their first kiss and every kiss they had in the book. Toni Aleo did an amazing job throughout the book describing their love and kisses!  It was H-O-T and sweet!!!!!!!!!!

2.  Jennifer and Decebel, Just One Drop by Quinn Loftis:  If you know me at all, you know that I love Decebel more than anything!! I only share him with Jennifer because I am a nice person.  However, their first kiss was perfection and every kiss, thereafter!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3.  Jacqueline and Lucas, Easy by Tammara Webber: Nothing like a hot, tattooed tutor and a sweet, kind student.  Their first kiss perfection and they only got HOTTER!  Oh, did I mention that Lucas is also an artist.

4.  Eden and Kiran, Reckless Magic by Rachel Higginson: You know I had to do it.  Eden and Kiran are my most fave characters and their first kiss was epic (well, to me it was).  With every book, it only got better!!!!

5.  Katy and Daemon, Obsidian by Jennifer Armentrout:  I love this series! Katy and Daemon are perfect together, although their relationship is a bit complex.  However, their first was INSANE and then it was just a roller coaster of emotions after that.

Be sure to visit Jacque's Book Nook and Dreaming Dreams to see who they picked for their Best Kisses

This week's Friday's Five is my Top 5 Female Heroine.

1. Katniss Everdeen, The Hunger Games



5. Mage McPherson, Wicked Fate Series