Putting Wishlists together is maybe just as much fun as buying the book themselves I think. I love discovering new books and add them to my wishlists so I can hopefully buy them in the future. I have many different Wishlists on different webshops like Bol.com, the Bookdepository, and Amazon.
At the moment, there are a couple of 100 books on my wishlists – I kid you not #booknerdissues – and I like to highlight a few of them in my Wishlist Wednesday article that I plan on publishing every week like I did on my other blog as well.
Today I’ll be sharing one of my Christmas wishlists – you read that right; one of… I have like 6 different Christmas wishlists, lol. I’m one of those people who has her Christmas wishlists ready months before December is even in sight yet, lol. In last week’s WW article you could see the wishlist I created for a friend of mine and today I got a wishlist I created for another friend of mine – we exchange Christmas packages.
♥ The Strongest Steel by Scarlett Cole (Second Circle Tattoo #1)
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Harper Connelly never expected to find herself outside of a tattoo parlor at one in the morning, summoning the nerve to take back her past. She’s determined to forget her old life and is looking for an artist who can tattoo over the scars on her back.
Trent Andrews, local legend and owner of the Second Circle tattoo studio, has his own reasons for specializing in inking over scars. And in spite of her mysterious past and the difficult road ahead, he quickly realizes that Harper is funny, smart, and–under her ridiculously oversized clothing and SPF 100 sunscreen–totally hot. He’s happy to take on the challenge of designing a meaningful and deadly full-back tattoo for her.
But when cryptic messages start appearing on Harper’s phone, strange deliveries arrive at her door, and Second Circle is vandalized, Harper is convinced that her ex-boyfriend has tracked her down, and worse, that he knows about Trent. Running was the only thing that saved her last time, but now that she’s started to put down roots in Miami, she’ll have to decide if she can finally fight back instead.
♥ Darkest Flame by Donna Grant (Dark Kings #1)
Genre: Paranormal Romance/Shapeshifters
In Darkest Flame by Donna Grant, the Dark Kings have fought for centuries to preserve their dragon magic. But one of the most powerful warriors of his kind will be put to the ultimate test. Is he strong enough to resist his greatest temptations? Or will he be forced to surrender—body and soul?
HER BEAUTY IS A WEAPON.
Denae Lacroix is a beautiful MI5 agent on a deadly mission. Sent to the Scottish Highlands to spy on the mysterious Dreagan Industries, she discovers too late that she’s been set up—as human bait. She is an irresistible lure for a man who has not seen or touched a woman for centuries. He is a man with a destiny—and a desire—that could destroy them both…
HIS PASSION IS A CURSE…
It’s been twelve hundred years since Kellan has walked among humans—and there’s no denying the erotically charged attraction he feels for Denae. But as a Dragon King, he is sworn to protect his secrets. Yet the closer he gets to this smart, ravishing woman, the more her life is in danger. All it takes is one reckless kiss to unleash a flood of desire, the fury of dragons…and the fiercest enemy of all.
♥ Unconscious Hearts by Harper Sloan (Hearts of Vegas #1)
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Ari Daniels didn’t count on her whole world tumbling down around her in a mess of shredded promises, broken love, and unbelievable heartbreak. Alone and stricken with grief, she shouldered the blame and eventually closed her heart off, refusing to open it for another. After all, anytime she tried, guilt and regret were waiting in the wings to remind her how painful it was.
A bet and one steamy night with a stranger force Ari to confront all she’s been hiding behind. She tries to move on, but he refuses to stand down, wanting what she is terrified to give—herself. This man may very well destroy her in the end, especially when it’s clear he has his own demons.
What happens when two broken souls come together, finally allowing themselves to believe in the beauty of love … only to have to fight harder than ever to keep it.
♥ Her Forbidden Hero by Laura Kaye (the Hero #1)
Genre: Contemporary Romance/Military
She’s always been off-limits…
Former Army Special Forces Sgt. Marco Vieri has never thought of Alyssa Scott as more than his best friend’s little sister, but her return home changes that…and challenges him to keep his war-borne demons at bay. Marco’s not the same person he was back when he protected Alyssa from her abusive father, and he’s not about to let her see the mess he’s become.
…but now she’s all grown up.
When Alyssa takes a job at the bar where Marco works, her carefree smiles wreak havoc on his resolve to bury his feelings. How can he protect her when he can’t stop thinking about her in his bed? But Alyssa’s not looking for protection—not anymore. Now that she’s back in his life, she’s determined to heal her forbidden hero, one touch at a time…
♥ Beautiful Redemption by Jamie McGuire (the Maddox Brothers #2)
Genre: Contemporary Romance
If A Maddox boy falls in love, he loves forever. But what if he didn’t love you, first?
No-nonsense Liis Lindy is an agent of the FBI. Deciding she is married only to her job, she breaks off her engagement and transfers from Chicago to the field office in San Diego. She loves her desk. She is committed to her laptop. She dreams of promotions and shaking hands with the director after cracking an impossible case.
Special Agent in Charge Thomas Maddox is arrogant, unforgiving, and ruthless. He is tasked with putting away some of the world’s toughest criminals, and he is one of the best the Bureau has to offer. Though, as many lives as he’s saved, there is one that is beyond his reach. Younger brother Travis is faced with prison time for his involvement in a basement fire that killed dozens of college students, and the media want a conviction. Travis’s only savior is his unusual tie to the mob. In a deal that will spare his brother, Thomas has agreed to recruit Travis into the FBI.
Liis is stubborn, defiant, and yet somehow softens Thomas’s rough edges, making her the perfect agent to accompany him to the ceremony. Posing as a couple, they must travel to Travis & Abby’s beach vow renewal and give him the news, but when the pretending ends, she finds herself wondering if they were pretending at all.
♥ Love in the Light by Laura Kaye (Hearts in Darkness #2)
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Two strangers…
Makenna James thinks her day can’t get any worse, until she finds herself stranded in a pitch-black elevator with a complete stranger. Distracted by a phone call, the pin-striped accountant catches only a glimpse of a dragon tattoo on his hand before the lights go out.
Four hours…
Caden Grayson is amused when a harried redhead dashes into his elevator fumbling her bags and cell phone. His amusement turns to panic when the power fails. Despite his piercings, tats, and vicious scar, he’s terrified of the dark and confined spaces. Now, he’s trapped in his own worst nightmare.
One pitch-black elevator…
To fight fear, they must reach out and open up. With no preconceived notions based on looks to hold them back, they discover just how much they have in common. In the warming darkness, attraction grows and sparks fly, but will they feel the same when the lights come back on?
♥ From the Earth to the Shadows by Amanda Hocking (Valkyrie #2)
Genre: Young adult Fantasy/Mythology
Between the Blade and the Heart is the first book in a brilliant new young adult fantasy duology inspired by Norse mythology by New York Times bestselling author Amanda Hocking.
As one of Odin’s Valkyries, Malin’s greatest responsibility is to slay immortals and return them to the underworld. The balance of the world rests on her ability to carry out orders. But when Malin discovers that her mother spared the life of an immortal who was destined to die, her world is thrown into chaos.
As Malin wrestles with the knowledge that her mother might not be who she thought, she’s also thrust into the path of a gorgeous blue-eyed guy named Asher who needs her help slaying the rogue immortal who destroyed his family. Malin, along with her best friend and her ex-girlfriend, must decide where her loyalties lie…and whether helping Asher enact his revenge is worth the risk—to the world and to her heart.
♥ Scarlet by Marissa Meyer (Lunar Chronicles #2)
Genre: Young Adult Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Halfway around the world, Scarlet Benoit’s grandmother is missing. When Scarlet encounters Wolf, a street fighter who may have information as to her grandmother’s whereabouts, she is loath to trust this stranger, but is inexplicably drawn to him, and he to her. As Scarlet and Wolf unravel one mystery, they encounter another when they meet Cinder. Now, all of them must stay one step ahead of the vicious Lunar Queen Levana, who will do anything for the handsome Prince Kai to become her husband, her king, her prisoner.
♥ Beauty Awakened by Gena Showalter (Angels of the Dark #2)
Genre: Paranormal Romance
His name is Koldo. He is scarred, powerful, his control legendary-and he lives only for vengeance, determined to punish the angel who viciously removed his wings. But if he yields to the forces of hatred, he will be kicked from the heavens, eternally damned.
She is his last hope. Nicola Lane was born with a defective heart, yet this fragile human shows surprising strength as demons stalk her every move, determined to end her. She is the key to Koldo’s deliverance…and his downfall. Though he fights duty, destiny and his first addictive taste of desire, his toughest battle will be the one for Nicola’s life-even if he has to sacrifice his own….
So that’s the wishlist I put together for one of my friends. I have a couple more Christmas Wishlists I’ll be showing you in the next weeks.
Have you put together a Christmas wishlist yet? Have you read any of the books on this wishlist of mine? Love to hear from you!
With Love,
So many books on my wishlist mostly for RARE authors haha
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There’s indeed so much I still want to buy for RARE as well. Some RARE books/authors are on my Christmas wishlists but there’s so much non-rare authors I’d still like to read as well so I didn’t want to focus solely on RARE since I plan on buying books in between and some at the event itself as well. Curious to see which rare books you’ll be getting for Christmas then!
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Well, is like to say if be right there with you, but I don’t especially like romance. So my list is quite different from yours.
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This list is indeed almost solely focused on romance haha! I promise, there are other wishlist coming your way as well in the future. I normally always liked to show different books in my Wishlist Wednesday articles, but this list was created for Christmas so it is what it is, lol. But there are many fantasy and other books on my wishlists I’ll be sharing in the future as well. I’d be very curious to see what books there’d be on your own list!
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I’m going to create one of the lists tomorrow. I have many books, but I’m going to narrow it down. Can re-reads count?
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I loved the Lunar Chronicles. A great idea to put together different wishlists for different people. A good way to avoid duplicates.
Gemma @ http://www.gemmasbooknook.blogspot.com
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haha yeah, considering I always ask book and I get some gifts from a couple of friends, my husband and other relatives, It’s the easiest way to go about it I guess if I don’t want to receive duplicates. I am really excited to continue reading the Lunar Chronicles books! Loved Cinder!
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I love everything on this list! Both you and your friend have excellent taste:) Looks like I have a few more books to add to my tbr list.
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Thank you! I’m glad I got you inspired to expand your tbr hihi 😉
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They are good looking books. Thanks for sharing.
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You’re welcome and thanks for the reply 🙂
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I still need to do my wishlist! I’m cutting it close this year!
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I love putting together wishlists. The Christmas lists are always done in September already or something like that hahaha. Yeah, I’m a bit obsessed maybe? lol.
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My wish list is for more time to finish the lovely books already on my TBR – I need Hermione’s Time Turner
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haha yeah aren’t we all wishing we’d be able to use Hermione’s time turner. I’d love to be able to use it. I’ve read 205 books so far this year and don’t feel like it’s nearly enough. There’s sooo much I want to read and I keep coming across new books every day.
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I’m still working on my list, but what I would really like is really to have more hours in the day to read all the books I’d like to read 🙂
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That would definitely be so wonderful; having more hours in a day so we could specifically use it to read books haha.
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Drooling over quite a few of these covers 😉
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haha yeah, this list is a bit focused on the half-naked men, lol. #NotSorry 😉
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Great list! I really enjoyed Scarlett!
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Thank you! And I’m so excited about Scarlet! If I won’t receive it for Christmas, I’ll definitely be buying it somewhere in January myself, since the paperback isn’t that expensive thankfully 🙂
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They look good. There are several books on my wishlist this year. 2 are book series’, 1 is a duology and a few single books.
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Ohh, now you have me curious as to know which books specifically you’ve added to the list? 🙂 Specific genre or…?
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Oh my – very sexy covers!
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hihi yeah, there happen to be a lot of covers like these in the romance and paranormal romance genre. Not that I’m complaining, lol.
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