Kirkus asked me for a Best of 2010, which was a LOT of fun to compile, but I’m chasing my own tail with the conviction that I forgot something totally obvious. Tell me: which best book of 2010 did I forget?
Stay tuned for the sound of “DOH” and “DAMMIT” and “OMG I am a MORON” as I am reminded of which stellar books I missed.
I just finished reading Rules of an Engagement by Suzanne Enoch and can’t tell you how much I adored it. Definitely should be on the list!
Holy Cow! So many good books. And, so many I need to read. I am thinking about hitting Borders this week and buying them all to mail to my niece. She’s always looking to new reading.
Good list, and I have read eight, with two more in the TBR closet.
I just finished Long’s “I Kissed an Earl,” and would probably add that one on. I haven’t finished Dare’s Stud Club trilogy, but the first two were thumbs up.
Lots of other recommendations above are in the TBR closet. Looks like I’ve got some quality reading to get to when I can carve the time.
Magic Bleeds. But after the first 3 Kate books, which are not exactly a struggle.
I’m surprised Nine Rules to Break made the list. I thought it was trite and uninspired. Loretta Chase was by far the best of 2010.
I usually lurk, but can’t resist commenting here. I’d add Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas.
Loved Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James, Christie Ridgeway’s A Crush on You, and KMM’s Fever book from this year. Also loved Jennifer Rardin’s book out this year.
OH!!! Just read Meg Benjamin’s BRAND NEW ME from Samhain Publishing and loved it 🙂 She is really great, and her Konigsburg books are awesome.
I’ll second LK’s Love in the Afternoon
What about The Native Star by M.K Hobson—I highly recommend this quirky steampunk-ish romance set in the alternate 1870’s america.
Also In for a Penny by Rose Lerner was a very refreshing regency.
Both are first time authors and I totally adored these books!
I also enjoyed In For A Penny very much. I don’t know if she’s in Top 10 territory yet, but Lerner has an original style and it was an excellent first book. I don’t usually read paranormals, but you guys have given me some great suggestions to try out, especially the historical/steampunk stuff.