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It’s going to be a Wonderful Wednesday for someone! To show our appreciation for our wonderful community and commenters, the MSW bloggers are pleased to offer another Holiday Giveaway. One lucky commenter will be chosen randomly to win a $50 Visa Gift Card! What could be more welcome at this time of year?

All you need to do is drop a comment with your answer to one simple question: Other than the Murder She Writes author’s books (that just wouldn’t be fair, right?), what was your favorite read of 2009?

And while you’re thinking about it, lets congratulate SILVER JAMES, commenter #9 yesterday, randomly selected to win the Cinema CD from Laurent Korcia. Silver, please email Rocki at roxannestc@cfl.rr.com with your mailing address and you will be in love with Laurent in no time!

Good luck to everyone today!!

Entries accepted through midnight, Friday, Central Standard Time. Drawing to be held Saturday morning (using random.org to select the winner) and announced Saturday morning, so please check back then!

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   You guys are having contest all the time !! I’m not complaining of course I have many favorite reads for 2009 so it’s pretty tough to just pick one. Anyway I’d say Gone Too Far by Jennifer Echols. It’s a YA fiction/romance. I’ve been offered that book so I had no idea what to expect. PLus I had never read any YA book and I admit I was a bit prejudiced at first. As it happened I loved the book and devoured it in one setting. Everyhting worked for me : the writing, the plot, the characters. It was my first YA book and definitelely not the last ! Thanks again for the generous contest ! by Emmanuelle December 16th, 2009 at 5:20 am

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   First, I am totally bummed I didn’t win that CD. I found clips of him on You Tube and aside from being hot, hot, hot, his musical skills are amazing. Fave read that’s not a MSW writer? Talk of the Town by Karen Hawkins. Roxie Tremayne reinvents herself after finding out her husband was cheating with his business partner Larry. She’s poised to head for Paris when she learns her mother’s had a heart attack and she has to return to her little hometown of Glory, NC where of course she runs smack into her high school crush. All around great read! by Marilyn December 16th, 2009 at 5:42 am

3. 3	Suzanne Brockmann’s HOT PURSUIT comes in at #1 on my list for 2009. I’d been waiting with baited breath for the continuing story of Alyssa and Sam, and Suz did not disappoint. by Chicki Brown December 16th, 2009 at 5:51 am

4. 4	This is an unfair question every book that I have read this year has been my favorite. Since I have to pick one that is not a MSW writer I will have to go with Laura Griffin, I just discovered her last month and her books are excellent. by Shanae December 16th, 2009 at 6:05 am

5. 5	I just read Eat Pray Love and it was wonderful! I am looking forward to reading her next book soon. I also just read The Unseen which was awesome! Like the Shining but better. by Courtney December 16th, 2009 at 6:06 am

   • 5.1	I *loved* EPL. Cannot wait for the movie! by Roxanne St. Claire December 16th, 2009 at 7:30 am

6. 6	Do I have to pick just one? I loved all three of books in the Last Chance Rescue series by Christy Reece, although I think the first one Rescue Me was my favorite, and I cant wait to get my hands on the next three books! by Tiffany December 16th, 2009 at 6:27 am

7. 7	ONE favorite read?? Yikes! Skin Game, by Ann Aguirre’s Ava Gray alter ego. I also loved her Jax books, but we did say one… by Fedora December 16th, 2009 at 6:30 am

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   It is so hard to pick one favorite book, but if I had to pick just one it would be LAID BARE by Lauren Dane. The book is labeled as erotic romance, but is so much more. The characters are written with so much emotional depth. The book made me laugh and cry along with the characters. by Carrie December 16th, 2009 at 6:39 am

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   Congratulations, Silver! Favorite read of 2009??? Ack. I can’t choose. I read so many great books this year. Since I have to pick just one, though, I’ll go with S.L. Viehl’s StarDoc – because it got me hooked on the entire series and they’re all awesome. by B.E. Sanderson December 16th, 2009 at 6:55 am

   • 9.1	B.E. — I love Lynn’s writing — isn’t she phenomenal? by toni mcgee causey December 16th, 2009 at 11:42 am

10. 10	I think it’s a recent one, Waking Evil by Kylie Brant although it’s hard to just pick one. by Maureen December 16th, 2009 at 7:06 am

11. 11	It would have to Cathy Yardley’s Enslave: The Taming of the Beast by Veronica December 16th, 2009 at 7:13 am

    • 11.1	Silly me I forget to say Congrats to Silver James by Veronica December 16th, 2009 at 7:13 am

12. 12	Oy! Very hard to choose but if you put a gun to my head (LOL) I’d say SKIN GAME by Ava Gray (aka Ann Aguirre). Absolutely loved that book! by Pearl December 16th, 2009 at 7:13 am

13. 13	Hmmm favorite read of the year by a non MSW author? Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas. Thanks for having this contest! You’re all so very generous! by limecello December 16th, 2009 at 7:16 am

14. 14	My favorite books from 2009 are wildly different from each other: Pitch Black by Leslie Parrish/Leslie Kelly and Rampant by Diana Peterfreund. by Caroline December 16th, 2009 at 8:03 am

15. 15	Woohoo! See me happy dancing! Rocki, email headed your way. Y’all are so generous! Best book by a non-MSW author…and the winner is…. Leslie Parrish for FADE TO BLACK, book one in her Black CATs series! by Silver James December 16th, 2009 at 8:07 am

16. 16	Nineteen Minutes ~ Jodi Picoult by tgodinho December 16th, 2009 at 8:22 am

17. 17	Two come to mind. In the Romance category, it would be Kate Brady’s “One Scream Away.” In the non-romance category, it would be T.L. Hines “The Unseen.” I literally could not stop reading The Unseen and read the entire book in one sitting. by Peri December 16th, 2009 at 8:26 am

18. 18	My favorite read for 2009, can’t mention my first, you said not to, so I’ll go with Gena Showalter’s Darkest Kiss. Actually loved the whole Lords of the Underworld series. by Sharon Knight December 16th, 2009 at 8:34 am

19. 19	This is such a hard question to answer because I’ve read so many fabulous books this year. But, if I have to choose just one, I’m going to have to go with The Doomsday Key by James Rollins. by Karin December 16th, 2009 at 8:35 am

20. 20	Hmm, this is tough. I’ve read so many good books this year! Since I have to choose one, I’ll go with KINDRED IN DEATH by JD Robb. by Leigh R December 16th, 2009 at 8:36 am

21. 21	Hi My favorite book I read this year is REGENESIS by C.J. Cherryh. It is the sequel to her amazing CYTEEN novel and I had to wait 20 years for it. Happy Holidays, RKCharron by RKCharron December 16th, 2009 at 8:50 am

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    So hard to choose but I think for sheer humor and delight, it has to be “The Gurensey Sweet Potatoe Pie and Literary Society.” Wonderful, funny book. However, I’m reading the new Stephen King book, “Under the Dome” and it’s facinating. For funny, “Pride, Predjudice and Zomies” has to be one of my all time faves. by Carol Shenold December 16th, 2009 at 8:59 am

23. 23	This is a tough one. I would have to say Lover Avenged by JR Ward. The Black Dagger Brotherhood series is top notch adventure and romance with an ongoing story. Can’t wait till April for the next installment. Happy Holidays Linda by Linda Fowler December 16th, 2009 at 9:00 am

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    It’s a toss-up for me between Shannon K. Butcher’s LOVE YOU TO DEATH and HIDDEN FIRE by Jo Davis. Both excellent examples of romantic suspense – tortured hero, intelligent, beautiful heroine – doesn’t get much better without being a Bullet Catcher! Hey, you didn’t say anything about not making references. by Laurie December 16th, 2009 at 9:48 am

25. 25	SOULLESS by Gail Carringer LOVE IT!!! Pubbed by Orbit, labelled by fantasy/horror, but it is much, much more than that–steampunk at it’s finest!!! by Margaret A. Golla December 16th, 2009 at 10:20 am

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    Wow, another GREAT giveaway!! Authors are verrry generous peeps!! How about fav authors for 2009, a little easier. Every book I’m reading is my fav!! I found two new authors this year and their books are my favs for 2009. I luved books by Jill Shalvis and Kate Angell. Happy Holidays to all!! Thanks, Sue by QLady48 December 16th, 2009 at 10:27 am

27. 27	Dead and Gone, by Charlaine Harris by GSM December 16th, 2009 at 10:28 am

28. 28	Same as Shanae. I’ve read all of Laura Griffin’s books this year. by kmg December 16th, 2009 at 10:46 am

29. 29	Lots of favorites this year, my top fav ebook was Club Shadowlands by Cherise Sinclair (loved this whole series), and for paperback , I will go with, A Vampire’s Claim by Joey W. Hill. by Cathy M December 16th, 2009 at 10:56 am

30. 30	Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon! by Teresa W. December 16th, 2009 at 11:18 am

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    Wow! I tough question. But I guess a nice price is worthy of a tough question. I’m still contemplating what my favorite reads list will include, but one of the books that will definitely be on it is BREATHING WATER by Timothy Hallinan. I have no idea how this man is not known by everyone yet. He’s an incredible writer and his Poke Rafferty series is outstanding. This is the third book and definitely the best – which is saying a lot since I adore the entire series! by Jen Forbus December 16th, 2009 at 11:20 am

32. 32	Stone Quarry by S.J. Rozan. I love, love, love the Lydia Chin/Bill Smith series. Top-shelf writing, great characters. Another book I totally loved this year: Sandman Slim by Kadrey. by lois December 16th, 2009 at 11:28 am

33. 33	Hmm, not by a murder she writes author? Wow, guess I’d pick a nonfiction one, Pretty in Plaid, by Jen Lancaster because basically she’s writing my adolescence biography, even if she insists it’s her own story! Awesomely funny read! by Marcia Carter December 16th, 2009 at 11:28 am

34. 34	My favourite read this year. hmm I think I will choose Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs. by LJM December 16th, 2009 at 11:31 am

35. 35	Animal Attraction by Charlene Teglia. by Annmarie December 16th, 2009 at 11:37 am

36. 36	My favorite read for this year was The Forgotten Garden. Not the only book I read, but that was the best from this year. by Joanne R December 16th, 2009 at 11:42 am

37. 37	Congrats Silver! I read a lot of books this year, mostly by my faves but one book that really stood out for me and I had to pass it onto others was Lie to Me by debut author Starr Ambrose. by Terri Molina December 16th, 2009 at 11:49 am

38. 38	I would have to say Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon. by CrystalGB December 16th, 2009 at 12:04 pm

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    Well, to keep it simple and no oh, but then there is this one too kind of thing, I looked in my journal and took the first 5+ book of the year. And that was HelenKay Dimon’s Hot as Hell. So, now, not looking at the rest of the year because I’ll want to add more. Lois by Lois December 16th, 2009 at 12:15 pm

40. 40	It’s not fair I can’t pick “When a Man Loves a Weapon” by Toni McGee Causey, I love it! But since I can’t I will go with “Bone Crossed” by Patricia Briggs. I love a good Mercy Thompson novel almost as much as a Bobbie Faye novel. by Julie Delorme December 16th, 2009 at 12:16 pm

    • 40.1	Aww, Julie, thank you! And I *loved* Bone Crossed, too. Got completely hooked on that series and now I keep wishing I could make her magically update every other week. by Toni McGee Causey December 17th, 2009 at 12:12 am

41. 41	I loved Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, it got me started on that series, his other books as well. It was great to discover such great YA books even though I am 50. Surprisingly complex books for Young Adults. by gaylin December 16th, 2009 at 12:22 pm

42. 42	I think I’m going to have to say that my favorite book that came out this year would be Bone Crossed by Patrica Briggs. by Nicole Catherine December 16th, 2009 at 12:23 pm

43. 43	Talk about an impossible question. I read so many books that to pick one favorite is really tough. So how about a new author that I just picked up this year and added to my must have books by list. Pamela Palmer by Val December 16th, 2009 at 12:28 pm

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    My favorite read… I have to pick only one??? darn…I would have to say the Eve series, Hubby brought them for me when he went away..Now I need to find more.. but I live in the middle of nowhere…Check out Greenwood NS some day! Merry Christmas from Snowy NS! by Dianne Hemming December 16th, 2009 at 12:37 pm

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    I’ve read so many great books this year and would have to look all through my Good Reads page to remember all of them. Recently I read Torn by Julie Kenner and adored it. I would have to say Tainted and Torn both by Julie Kenner are some of my favorite books I’ve read this year. I’ve also loved Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding which was a stunning debut! Awesome contest. I’d love to win this! by RachaelfromNJ December 16th, 2009 at 12:51 pm

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    Favorite read of 2009: If a graphic novel counts, I’d give a shout to “Britten and Brulightly” by Hannah Berry. If it doesn’t count, then I’d go with “The Guards” by Ken Bruen which I finally got around to reading. Both rich in atmosphere and characterization. by Kevin December 16th, 2009 at 1:01 pm

47. 47	I read so many it’s so hard to choose. The one I guess that stuck out the most in my mind is J.R. Ward’s Lover Avenged. Probably because I feel like I had to wait so long for it and it was so worth it by Amber Leigh Williams December 16th, 2009 at 1:35 pm

48. 48	I read so many it’s so hard to choose. The one I guess that stuck out the most in my mind is J.R. Ward’s Lover Avenged. Probably because I feel like I had to wait so long for it and it was so worth it by Amber Leigh Williams December 16th, 2009 at 1:35 pm

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    Ooh! There were sooooo many! Hard to choose, but if I had to choose just one it would be Rescue Me from Christy Reece’s Last Chance Rescue series. The rest of them were great too, but that one was my favorite! I love second chance at love stories, even unrequited ones! I am looking so forward to her new follow up series. Congrats Silver! And a very Happy Holiday season to the Murder She Writes crew! by ErinT December 16th, 2009 at 1:44 pm

50. 50	I would have to say Die for Me by Karen Rose. She is my favorite romantic suspense after Allison. by Jill James December 16th, 2009 at 1:49 pm

51. 51	My favorite read was Cindy Gerard’s “Feel the Heat.” Another favorite is Karen Rose’s “Kill For Me.” by Jane December 16th, 2009 at 2:10 pm

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    Oh, Toni, having us exclude MSW authors is just not fair! Where IS the competition? I discovered MANY, MANY new authors this year, more than ever before. My best read, however, was “I’m Watching You”, by Karen Rose, which has become my favorite book. It’s an AMAZING story, with a hero of my dreams and a strong heroine who’s been through hell but doesn’t feel sorry for herself and is has her mind open to great new experience. The secondary characters and their storylines are absolutely perfect and essential. Every element of the book is just amazing and I love it to death!!!! Also, I can’t NOT mention “Undone”, by Karin Slaughter, which wasn’t the best book I read in content (it was SO sad overall), but I’d been waiting for it for two years, so, it was amazing to finally read it. I like this guy by Barbie December 16th, 2009 at 2:51 pm

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      Thank you, Barbie — you totally made my night. I know the other MSW authors agree, though–it’s really great to see books we may not have yet discovered and to give props out to some really fine authors, especially right here at Christmas. Thank you!! by Toni McGee Causey December 17th, 2009 at 12:14 am

53. 53	I read Pride & Prejudice for the first time, and I enjoyed it. I love how proper they talked back then. Thanks for the chance! by Cheryl December 16th, 2009 at 2:56 pm

54. 54	What a wonderful giveaway. A favorite book that I enjoyed this past year was The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton. by anne December 16th, 2009 at 3:40 pm

55. 55	My favorite read this year was “in the fall” by Jeffrey Lent. When people call him Faulknerian they aren’t kidding. by blake k December 16th, 2009 at 4:03 pm

56. 56	I’m going to say the same thing everyone else is saying – its really hard to pick just one!! But the one that is coming to mind right now is Heaven Sent by Dawn McClure – funny, original, smokin’ hot hero – what more could you ask? by Bonnie H December 16th, 2009 at 4:33 pm

57. 57	I really loved The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister. My mouth was watering through the entire book! by Janel December 16th, 2009 at 5:26 pm

    • 57.1	Like everyone else, I don’t think I could possibly pick just one…But I would have to say that my most anticipated read was Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. by Melissa Wehunt December 16th, 2009 at 5:58 pm

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    My favorite from a great reading year: Melissa Marr’s Wicked Lovely. Close close close second: Liz Carlyle’s Never Lie to a Lady. (Also adored Yann Martel’s Life of Pi, but for different reasons than the above!) So many wonderful books, so little time! by Katharine Ashe December 16th, 2009 at 5:57 pm

59. 59	Btw, not fair to not let us list your books! by Katharine Ashe December 16th, 2009 at 5:58 pm

60. 60	I dont know if I can pick one overall favorite. But one of my top favorites was One Scream Away by Kate Brady. by Donna S December 16th, 2009 at 6:35 pm

61. 61	Magic Bites, by Illona Andrews. Romantic paranormal Noir. by Poppy December 16th, 2009 at 7:23 pm

62. 62	I just finished John Connelly’s Book of Lost Things. by Michelle Pillow December 16th, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    • 62.1	Pushed enter too soon. Meant to add… I don’t know if it was my fave but it had a pretty interesting take on the old fairy tales. by Michelle Pillow December 16th, 2009 at 7:30 pm

63. 63	Don’t know if it was published in 09, but “The Likeness” by Tana French. Hands down. I think about it a lot. Close seconds would be “The Girl Who Played with Fire,” and “Dark Places” by Gillan Flynn. by Shizuka December 16th, 2009 at 8:28 pm

64. 64	This is a hard question . . . I’m in the middle of reading RUNNING FROM THE DEVIL by James Freveletti, a thriller, which is really, really good . . . I also read Laura Griffin’s UNTRACEABLE as an arc and it was a great romantic suspense. by Allison Brennan December 16th, 2009 at 11:19 pm

65. 65	Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games and Catching Fire, hands down. http://www.suzannecollinsbooks.com/ by Emilie December 17th, 2009 at 12:07 am

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    Holy cow – ask a tough question why don’tcha! First I gotta think back over the nearly 300 books I got through this year…I hope you’ll forgive me, ’cause I can never narrow it down to just one, so I gotta go with a list of absolute favorites: DARK DESIRES AFTER DUSK – Kresley Cole SCANDALOUS LOVERS – Robin Schone THE EDGE OF IMPROPRIETY and THE BOOKSELLER’S DAUGHTER – Pam Rosenthal THE FILLY – Mark R. Probst A HEART FOR ANY FATE – Linda Crew MY IMMORTAL PROTECTOR – Jen Holling THE LITTLE GIANT OF ABERDEEN COUNTY: A NOVEL – Tiffany Baker THE CURE FOR MODERN LIFE: A NOVEL – Lisa Tucker THE LACE READER: A NOVEL – Brunonia Barry SAY GOODBYE – Lisa Gardner NEED – Carrie Jones SILVER PHOENIX: BEYOND THE KINGDOM OF XIA – Cindy Pon GRACELING – Kristen Cashore DECEIVED – Nicola Cornick THE HEROINES: A NOVEL – Eileen Favorite PRIVATE ARRANGEMENTS, DELICIOUS, and NOT QUITE A HUSBAND – Sherry Thomas RAIN VILLAGE: A NOVEL – Carolyn Turgeon HOW TO BUY A LOVE OF READING: A NOVEL – Tanya Egan Gibson LADY OF THE SNAKES: A NOVEL – Rachel Paston THE SECRET WEDDING – Jo Beverley THE MEMORY OF WATER: A NOVEL – Karen White ONCE AN OUTLAW – Debbi Rawlings THIS PEN FOR HIRE: A JAINE AUSTEN MYSTERY – Laura Levine RIDE THE FIRE – Pamela Clare THE LEGEND OF THE WERESTAG and GODDESS OF THE HUNT – Tessa Dare POISON STUDY, MAGIC STUDY, FIRE STUDY, STORM GLASS, and SEA GLASS – Maria V. Snyder TAP & GOWN: AN IVY LEAGUE NOVEL – Diana Peterfreund THE DROWNING RIVER: A NOVEL – Kim Byrne THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF PARANORMAL ROMANCE, THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF VAMPIRE ROMANCE, and OF BLOOD AND DESIRE – Tricia Telep, editor GENERATION DEAD and GENERATION DEAD: KISS OF LIFE – Daniel Waters THE MADNESS OF LORD IAN MACKENZIE – Jennifer Ashley TO BEGUILE A BEAST – Elizabeth Hoyt FAKING IT and FAST WOMEN – Jennifer Crusie MIDWINTER – Matthew Sturges SANTA OLIVIA – Jacqueline Carey THE SUGAR QUEEN – Sarah Addison Allen THE HIDDEN WORLDS, THE COLD MINDS, and THE DARK REACHES – Kristin Landon SEDUCING THE ANGEL – Mary Balogh BOUND BY YOUR TOUCH – Meredith Duran THE ENTOMOLOGICAL TALES OF AUGUSTUS T. PERCIVAL, OR PETRONELLA SAVES NEARLY EVERYONE – Dene Low THE FILM CLUB: A MEMOIR – David Gilmour INK EXCHANGE and FRAGILE ETERNITY – Melissa Marr THE BONE SONG – John Meany JELLICOE ROAD – Melina Marchetta LINE OF SCRIMMAGE – Marie Force PRAIRIE MOON – Maggie Osborne THE DEVIL WEARS TARTAN – Karen Ranney NEVER LOVE A LAWMAN – Jo Goodman ROUGH MAGIC – Caryl Cude Mullin THE VINYL PRINCESS – Yvonne Prinz SIN IN THE SECOND CITY: MADAMS, MINISTERS, PLAYBOYS, AND THE BATTLE FOR AMERICA’S SOUL – Karen Abbott SHIVER – Maggie Stiefvater IN MILADY’S CHAMBER – Sherri Cobb South THE NUDE – Dorothy McFalls THE SECRET YEAR – Jen Hubbard SOME GIRLS BITE and FRIDAY NIGHT BITES – Chloe Niell DERBY GIRL – Shauna Cross MODELS DON’T EAT CHOCOLATE COOKIES – Erin Dionne THE SECRET HOUR: MIDNIGHTERS #1 – Scott Westerfeld BLAZE OF MEMORY and ANGEL’S BLOOD – Nalini Singh RED, SCARLET and CRIMSON – Jordan Summers HAUNTING JORDAN: A NOVEL OF SUSPENSE – PJ Alderman DANI NOIR – Nova Ren Suma SOULLESS: THE PARASOL PROTECTORATE #1 – Gail Carriger THE UNIT: A NOVEL – Ninni Holmqvist THE ESPRESSOLOGIST – Kristina Springer ASH – Malinda Lo IMPOSSIBLE – Nancy Werlin And that’s all I’ve read so far… by catie james December 17th, 2009 at 12:08 am

67. 67	WOW! What a question–I’ll pick the one author I found this year: Nalini Singh–Psy/Changeling series. I found her this summer and had to read the whole series-so far. I’m anxiously awaiting the rest =) Catherine by Catherine December 17th, 2009 at 7:18 am

68. 68	Oh, hard call… I loved Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews, but that isn’t due out yet, so dunno if that counts. Maybe One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost or Deathwish by Rob Thurman. Tough call. by Shiloh Walker December 17th, 2009 at 7:42 am

69. 69	I’d have to say Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler has been my favorite of 2009. Great debut! by Natasha December 17th, 2009 at 7:55 am

70. 70	WoW my favorite read of 2009? That’s really a hard one. I would say Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead and Prey by Rachel Vincent are both top. Followed by Fire by Kristin Cashore. But I read so many great books! Thanks for the great giveaway =) by Tynga December 17th, 2009 at 8:26 am

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    ONE Book! Impossible, of course. And remembering all the books I read for the entire year? More than impossible. I decided to go with ‘new to me’ authors. A quick run-through of my Goodreads updates (after eliminating MSW authors, per instructions) reminded me that I discovered P.J. Tracy, and really enjoyed Monkeewrench and Live Bait. by Terry Odell December 17th, 2009 at 8:31 am

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    Sorry got here late on Thursday. Anyway my favorite read of 2009 was a tie between “Trick Of The LIght” by author Rob Thurman & “Skinwalker” by Faith Hunter. I cannot pick because they are both too good to choose between, fast paced full of twists and turns and very likeable characters and most of all they have introduced me to a new series by each author and that just does it for me.. This has found me some new books and authors to read so thanks for the contest… Jackie B Central Texas by Jackie B. December 17th, 2009 at 9:14 am

73. 73	oh another great one thanks ladies laid bare by lauren dane happy holidays evyrone an dhappy new year by kim h December 17th, 2009 at 10:16 am

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    Such a tough question. There are so many good books out there. Some of my fav’s this year have been Alyssa Day’s Atlantis series, Nalini Singh’s Psy-Changeling series, Rhevenge by JR Ward. This past summer discovered Delilah Devlin and Shayla Kerston, both local writers here in AR and I have to say thanks to Arkansas Cyndi I found Toni’s books. (I know yours don’t count). I guess absolute favorites (besides MSW authors) would be Lora Leigh. She is awesome and puts out a ton of quality books through out the year. by Heather Brewer December 17th, 2009 at 10:24 am

75. 75	K so I’m going to have to go with Johanna Lindsey A rogue of her Own by jennifer mathis December 17th, 2009 at 2:27 pm

76. 76	So many books and not enough time! One of the books I read this year and recommend highly is Katrina Kittle’s The Kindness Of Strangers. by Mary December 17th, 2009 at 3:16 pm

77. 77	Dream Fever by Karin Marie Moning. There are many others too but that was the first one to pop into my head. I also liked Prefection by Kris Cook and Sounds To Die By by Nikki Duncan. Zina seawitch6464@yahoo.com by Zina Lynch December 17th, 2009 at 5:01 pm

78. 78	Hmmm. That really is a tough one. It would have to be a tie between Keri Arthur’s Bound to Shadows or Jordan Summer’s Red. Both were amazing. angel28140 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com by Lisa B. December 17th, 2009 at 7:49 pm

79. 79	wow, there are so many wonderful authors out there it is hard to pick one, But I really like Hank Phillippi Ryan’s Air Time. by Kelly M December 18th, 2009 at 8:08 am

80. 80	“World War Z” by Max Brooks by Geraldine December 18th, 2009 at 9:19 am

81. 81	My favorite read this year was Beverly Jenkins Captured. by Lynette December 18th, 2009 at 9:43 am

82. 82	This is a tough one! There were so many great books to read this year. But the first thing that popped into my head was Pride and Prejudice and Zombies which was a lot of fun. by Tori Lennox December 18th, 2009 at 11:07 am

83. 83	I don’t know how in the world I can narrow this down to to just one book! (lol) Romantic Suspense – Make Her Pay Erotic Romance – A Mermaid’s Kiss Romance – What I Did For Love Suspense – The Whole Truth Happy Holidays to everyone! by Ro December 18th, 2009 at 11:28 am

84. 84	Most exciting book this year was SJ Day’s “Marked Series” : “Eve of Darkness” “Eve of Destruction” “Eve of Chaos” It excite me that the story’s stage is right here where I live. by Tami Day December 18th, 2009 at 12:27 pm

85. 85	Ooh, that’s such a hard questions! Though, if I had to pick a favorite, my choice would be Fire by Kristin Cashore. by Lauren December 18th, 2009 at 1:59 pm

86. 86	So many to choose from. My current favorite is the one I just finished: Sue Grafton’s “U is for Undertow.” by sally@sagehousing.com December 18th, 2009 at 7:49 pm

87. 87	Biting Nixie Punk musician falls for tall, blue-eyed suitguy lawyer who is a vampire. It’s got a little bit of everything – including humor for those who need to laugh. by Suzie December 18th, 2009 at 9:46 pm

88. 88	I would have to say Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick or Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. They were both really good, can’t put down reads! by Holly December 22nd, 2009 at 2:58 pm