{"id":17146,"date":"2017-01-05T09:26:09","date_gmt":"2017-01-05T15:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=17146"},"modified":"2017-01-01T21:36:37","modified_gmt":"2017-01-02T03:36:37","slug":"twinsie-kristis-top-10-for-2016-wotr-bdsm-paranormal-anthologies-contemparyromance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=17146","title":{"rendered":"Twinsie Kristi’s Top 10 for 2016 #WOTR #BDSM #Paranormal #Anthologies #ContemparyRomance"},"content":{"rendered":"

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OMG, this year had so many good books!!! Since I forgot to do a top 5 in the middle of the year, here is my top 10 picks for the year. \u00a0I”ve got a little bit of everything from Anthologies to Mafia to BDSM to Paranormal to Contempary. \u00a0Some of my favorite authors make double appearances. \u00a0I’ve also got a few WOTR authors! Hope you enjoy my picks as much as\u00a0<\/b>I did. Now in no order my top 10….<\/p>\n

The Protectors: Sloan by WOTR Attending Author Teresa Gabelman<\/b><\/p>\n

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Not only does VC leader, Sloan Murphy, have to keep the peace between the human and vampire race, but he also wrangles VC Warriors in his spare time. It\u2019s a job that could drive a saint insane, and Sloan is no saint, but insane he may be. While his Warriors find mates, he swears he will not follow in their footsteps.<\/p>\n

Becky Spencer, his new secretary who he reluctantly employs, is set to threaten every stoic promise he\u2019s made. With an instant attraction that is hard to deny, she fits into his world with confident ease.<\/p>\n

Even though Becky has sworn off men after her nasty divorce, she can\u2019t help the desire the sexy and serious Sloan Murphy stirs in her. It isn\u2019t until she sees how devoted he is to his job and the Warriors under his command, that her lusty feelings turn into more. Working in close quarters, they both fight the pull that grows with each passing minute.<\/p>\n

Who will win, the secretary, the Warrior, or an attraction that just won\u2019t go away?<\/p>\n

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Review on Goodreads<\/a><\/p>\n

One Night In Vegas by Marri Carr, Red Phoenix, Angel Payne, Sierra Cartwright, Victoria Blue, and WOTR Attending Author Jenna Jacob<\/b><\/p>\n

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One of the most exciting romance box sets of the year is here–for a very special pre-order price!<\/p>\n

Six BRAND-NEW stories of desire. domination, passion, and life-changing love…
\nWhat if\u2026you had only one night to make your fantasies come true, and one place to do it in?<\/p>\n

What if\u2026that one place was the most stylish, exclusive hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada? The Nyte, Las Vegas’ newest and most stunning resort destination, is owned by the mysterious Mr. Nyte, committed to making every one of his guest’s fantasies come true.<\/p>\n

Sinful possibilities\u2026<\/p>\n

A group of your favorite spicy romance authors have let their imaginations run wild inside this glittering, limitless world, imagining one night in which passion and love change people’s lives forever…<\/p>\n

Winner Takes All by Mari Carr<\/p>\n

Stud Poker by Red Phoenix<\/p>\n

WILD Card by Angel Payne<\/p>\n

Hard Hand by Sierra Cartwright<\/p>\n

Sin City Submission by Jenna Jacob<\/p>\n

No Lucky Number by Victoria Blue<\/p>\n

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Review on Goodreads<\/a><\/p>\n

Ink Exposed (Montgomery Ink 6) by Carrie Ann Ryan<\/b><\/p>\n

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The Montgomery Ink series continues with the brother that deserves a second chance, and the woman who has always loved him.<\/p>\n

Alex Montgomery lost his first love and then proceeded to leave himself in the bottle. Only he and his ex-wife truly know why he fell so hard and so fast down a path he never thought he\u2019d take. Now he\u2019s clean, out of rehab, and learning how to be a Montgomery once again\u2014a task that isn\u2019t quite as easy as some of his family assumes.<\/p>\n

Tabby Collins is an honorary Montgomery and the organizational mastermind behind Montgomery Inc., the family\u2019s construction company. She loves her planners, friends, and a certain dark-haired man who\u2019s never given her a second glance.<\/p>\n

Alex is slowly re-immersing himself back into the world, but the demons he faced before aren\u2019t out of the picture, and he\u2019ll have to learn to rely on others to make it out whole. When Alex discovers that Tabby\u2019s life is in danger, he not only finds a way to help her but also learns the true woman behind the soft smiles he\u2019s always seen. Their romance won\u2019t be an easy one, but nothing this passionate and heart-pounding ever is.<\/p>\n

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Review on Goodreads<\/a><\/p>\n

Roar by Kallypso Masters<\/b><\/p>\n

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Haunted by a tragic accident that yanked his beloved wife from his side, Kristoffer Roar Larson has been going through the motions in life. But when he meets the dedicated surgeon and humanitarian, Pamela Jeffrey, he feels an undeniable connection to her, stirring feelings he\u2019d buried long ago. After encountering her in a compromising position on a tour of a BDSM academy, he realizes there\u2019s more to her than meets the eye. Fascinated by her assertive alpha personality, coupled with her desire to submit and serve, Pamela intrigues him.<\/p>\n

As Pamela shines light once more into the dark corners of his life, Kristoffer finds himself struggling between remaining in his safe and lonely world or emotionally opening himself up to a vibrant woman, who asks for nothing more than he\u2019s able to give. Guiding her in mind-training exercises to prepare her for some future Dom, Kristoffer finds his body awakening as well. Will Kristoffer be able to close the door to his past and open his heart to the ginger-haired sprite who makes him question everything he once believed?<\/p>\n

ROAR is a standalone novel that has some familiar secondary characters from Rescue Me Saga, but the main characters are new. You don\u2019t have to read the series to fully enjoy this book.<\/p>\n

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Review on Goodreads<\/a><\/p>\n

Year of the Scorpio: Part One by Stacy Gail<\/b><\/p>\n

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***TRIGGER WARNING: This is a DARK mafia romance. In addition to several scenes with strong sexual content, there are also scenes involving violence, death, gun play, mention of sexual abuse, and adult language. Due to the nature of this book, it is intended for 18+ audiences only***
\nThey call me Dash.<\/p>\n

Sixteen years ago my brother and I were kidnapped. The Scorpeones believed our father, boss of the Vitaliev Bratva, could be pressured into relinquishing his hold on Chicago\u2019s underworld.<\/p>\n

They were dead wrong.<\/p>\n

Ultimately the Scorpeones made the youngest of their family pay for their sins. I tried not to care. Marco Polo Scorpeone, the hostage whose life was forfeit if his family moved on the Vitalievs, was the enemy. Why should I care if he was tortured worse than a prisoner of war?<\/p>\n

Except I did care.<\/p>\n

For sixteen years I\u2019ve cared, more than I can say.
\nThey call me Scorpio.<\/p>\n

There was no light in my world. Then I saw Dash smile.<\/p>\n

No voice could pierce my darkness. Then I heard Dash speak.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve killed to survive. Killed to please my handler. Hell, I\u2019ve killed to please myself. Killing is what I do.<\/p>\n

I know I\u2019m not good enough for Dash, but it doesn\u2019t matter. What matters is that she\u2019s mine, from now until the end of time. But that time might be nearer than I think, because someone deadlier than me is closing in\u2026<\/p>\n

Author\u2019s Note: This is the first half of a two-part story arc. YEAR OF THE SCORPIO: PART ONE ends on a cliffhanger, which will be concluded in YEAR OF THE SCORPIO: PART TWO. You have been warned.<\/p>\n

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Review on Goodreads<\/a><\/p>\n

Stain (Kings Harlots 2) by \u00a0WOTR Attending Author JM Walker<\/b><\/p>\n

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“An unexpected evil brings both the MC and Military world together in this brand new series by J.M. Walker”<\/p>\n

He wants to be alone.
\nNightmares from his past keep him guarded and afraid.
\nVice-One is his life. They\u2019re his brothers\u2014the only people who helped keep him out of his own head long enough to move on from the childhood he never asked for.<\/p>\n

His therapy has been protecting his country, barely taking a break before beginning his next mission. But no amount of training can prepare him for his great challenge yet\u2014convincing Meeka Cline that she will be his.<\/p>\n

She wants out.
\nHer world fell apart when King\u2019s Harlots no longer trusted her, but she continues to fight to gain back their respect.
\nAll she wants is to help those wronged by the evil that has put a shadow on everyone she knows.
\nAsher Donovan comes to her for help when he needs her most only to have passion flare up between them. One problem: He\u2019s her best friend.<\/p>\n

Putting aside their friendship, they use the heat between them to please the depraved minds they now understand\u2026<\/p>\n

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Review on Goodread<\/a><\/p>\n

Bound to Surrender (Doms of Genesis) by WOTR Attending Author Jenna Jacob<\/b><\/p>\n

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After suffering a brutal hate crime, submissive Trevor Hammond\u2019s outward appearance projects the usual carefree demeanor his friends know and love. But inside, the remnants of his battered psyche and the ghosts of his assailants keep him bound in chains of anxiety.<\/p>\n

While his Master, Moses Abrams, aka Daddy Drake, is aware of the devastation consuming his precious sub, he finds himself powerless to neutralize his lover\u2019s demons. Embarking on an unconventional journey, Drake is determined to find a way to heal and bring back the man who owns his heart..<\/p>\n

Will his love be enough to draw Trevor back from the darkness?<\/p>\n

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Review on Goodreads<\/a><\/p>\n

Alphas and Fairytales: A NYE Anthology by WOTR Attendies Alison Bliss, C.A. Harms, K.L. Kreig, Lacey Black, Winter Travers, Allie Juliette Mousseau, Anne Mercier, B.B. Reid, BT Urruela,Ginger Scott, Harper Bentley, Kane Caldwell, M. Never, Molly McLain, Rhonda James, Sapphire Knight<\/b><\/p>\n

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One badass fight, one black tie party\u2026<\/p>\n

One crazy New Year\u2019s Eve in Vegas<\/p>\n

16 ALL NEW stories of love, lust, and redemption from your favorite bestselling authors<\/p>\n

*Proceeds benefiting VETSports*<\/p>\n

THE MAIN EVENT – Sapphire Knight
\nNew Year\u2019s in Vegas can only mean three things: fighting, f*cking and forever. You ready to party with us?<\/p>\n

DUET (ROCKSTAR #8.5) – Anne Mercier
\nSera and Cage in Vegas: MMA, a formal gala, and a hot steamy night of sexin’.<\/p>\n

FREEING HIS DARK EDGES – Kane Caldwell
\nSurprising Chase Black is not an easy task but when he opened the little box on Christmas morning to see tickets to one of the biggest MMA fights in Las Vegas on New Year\u2019s Eve, he was shocked. I thought I\u2019d had the reins on our trip but since then, Chase keeps giving me those looks, a smirk that says I\u2019m the one in for a surprise.<\/p>\n

AS THE TIDE TURNS – BT Urruela
\nThe war vet bodyguard. The Hollywood starlet. An unexpected threat at the biggest charity event of the year. Can Jason set aside his demons to save Savannah’s life, or will his past get the best of him?<\/p>\n

FORBIDDEN ATTRACTION – CA Harms
\nMaybe it was the adrenaline, the pure excitement from the fight that had me thinking of things I shouldn\u2019t. All I knew was never before had something that was wrong, felt so right.<\/p>\n

FORBIDDEN – KL Kreig
\nThere are two of them and one of me. And an irresistible lure between us that is expressly forbidden. Has the gluttony of Vegas distorted our judgment or could there be something else bigger at play?<\/p>\n

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS – Alison Bliss
\nBrick Davenport is the quintessential billionaire badboy. He\u2019s also my ex-fiance and the man who taught me the first rule of business–always protect your assets. On New Year\u2019s Eve in Vegas, I\u2019ll have to do just that, because Brick\u2019s on a mission…for my heart.<\/p>\n

TEMPTED TIMES THREE – M Never
\nLove like there’s no midnight.<\/p>\n

F*ck like there’s no sunrise.<\/p>\n

Chase Hammond and Shane Laughtner have finally found the woman who completes their Trinity, and this New Year’s Eve, the two have crafted a plan to make their trio permanent. Bright lights, a buzzing atmosphere, and an over indulgence of passion.<\/p>\n

DICED – Ginger Scott
\nThe last time Mia Stone saw Jamie Augusthill, he was being hauled away from her father’s five-star restaurant in handcuffs. Now, the supposed “new man, still brilliant chef” is standing in HER kitchen. Worse yet, he’s the only person who can pull off this impossible New Year’s Eve feast. He’s also the only man to ever break her heart.<\/p>\n

BLINK – Molly McLain
\nI took her for granted and she walked out of my life. Now, two months later, she\u2019s back…on another man\u2019s arm. I never expected I\u2019d spend New Year\u2019s Eve without her, and I\u2019ll be damned if she gives that midnight kiss to anyone but me. After all, she\u2019s my wife.<\/p>\n

A WILD CHASE – BB Reid
\nMila Hunt has a big problem, and his name is Chase James. The arrogant asshole happens to be her boss, and after an embarrassing mistake at a gala, he decides her punishment should fit the crime. What he has in store for her she never thought she wanted, but she could never say no to him either\u2026<\/p>\n

ROCKIN’ THE SUITE – Rhonda James
\nSebastian Miles in a man with a plan. Recently married, he\u2019s been on tour with his band, Paradox, for the last four months, leaving his young wife, Brooke, alone at home. He has thirty-six hours before heading back out on the road; plenty of time to fly off to Vegas and prove to her he\u2019s still the same romantic guy she fell in love with. The stakes are high, but he\u2019s up for the adventure. After all\u2026 What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Right?<\/p>\n

A POWERS PLAY (A POWERS THAT BE SHORT) – Harper Bentley
\nGable Powers had loved keeping me off-balance from the moment we met\u2014dirty words whispered in my ear that made me tremble, a spectacular tattooed body that had my own craving his, a secret revealed that only made me love him more. Even his proposal had taken me by surprise when he got down on one knee in the shower. But now it\u2019s my turn to shock him at midnight on New Year\u2019s Eve in Vegas, and it\u2019s going to be awesome.<\/p>\n

TAKING GREER – Winter Travers
\nApollo Banachi is tired of waiting. He’s taking what belongs to him. Greer Cassidy doesn’t stand a chance.<\/p>\n

CRAVED (BOUND TOGETHER 2.5) – Lacey Black
\nTara Hunter and Scott Dixon have wanted each other for years, but something always keeps them apart – until New Year\u2019s Eve. When Scott and Tara find themselves at a charity gala, the stars may finally align.<\/p>\n

A SHOWER FOR…THREE? – Allie Juliette Mousseau<\/p>\n

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Let me just say before I post the link for my review. This book got me in MAJOR trouble. I enjoyed some of the authors so much that I bought lots of books that they wrote. LOL<\/p>\n

Review on Goodreads<\/a><\/p>\n

Love Restored: A Gallagher Brothers Novel by Carrie Ann Ryan<\/b><\/p>\n

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In the first of a Montgomery Ink spin-off series from NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan, a broken man uncovers the truth of what it means to take a second chance with the most unexpected woman\u2026<\/p>\n

Graham Gallagher has seen it all. And when tragedy struck, lost it all. He\u2019s been the backbone of his brothers, the one they all rely on in their lives and business. And when it comes to falling in love and creating a life, he knows what it\u2019s like to have it all and watch it crumble. He\u2019s done with looking for another person to warm his bed, but apparently he didn\u2019t learn his lesson because the new piercer at Montgomery Ink tempts him like no other.<\/p>\n

Blake Brennen may have been born a trust fund baby, but she\u2019s created a whole new life for herself in the world of ink, piercings, and freedom. Only the ties she\u2019d thought she\u2019d cut long ago aren\u2019t as severed as she\u2019d believed. When she finds Graham constantly in her path, she knows from first glance that he\u2019s the wrong kind of guy for her. Except that Blake excels at making the wrong choice and Graham might be the ultimate temptation for the bad girl she\u2019d thought long buried.<\/p>\n

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Review on Goodreads<\/a><\/p>\n

Forbidden Seduction: Lee County Wolves 2 by WOTR Attending Author Teresa Gabelman<\/b><\/p>\n

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Hunter Foster single-handedly ousted the shifter community after shifting in front of humans to protect a Vampire Council Warrior. With no regrets, he heads home to answer for his crime of breaking an outdated law.<\/p>\n

Back in his town, he is faced with rogue packs challenging their alpha, his brother, as well as the woman he has spent years avoiding. Finally, he has to come to terms with what his wolf has been telling him and what he as a man has been fighting against.<\/p>\n

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Review on Goodreads<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sloan<\/a><\/p>\n

One Night In Vegas<\/a><\/p>\n

Ink Exposed<\/a><\/p>\n

Roar<\/a><\/p>\n

Year of the Scorpio:Part One<\/a><\/p>\n

Stain<\/a><\/p>\n

Bound To Surrender<\/a><\/p>\n

Alphas & Fairytales: A NYE Anthology<\/a><\/p>\n

Love Restored<\/a><\/p>\n

Forbidden Seduction<\/a><\/p>\n

Once again, I hope you enjoyed my choices as much as I did. Have a great 2017 and Happy reading!!!<\/p>\n

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OMG, this year had so many good books!!! Since I forgot to do a top 5 in the middle of the year, here is my top 10 picks for the year. \u00a0I”ve got a little bit of everything from Anthologies to Mafia to BDSM to Paranormal to Contempary. \u00a0Some of my favorite authors make double … Continue reading Twinsie Kristi’s Top 10 for 2016 #WOTR #BDSM #Paranormal #Anthologies #ContemparyRomance<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[52,18,34,37,47,517,16,67,69,761,1,98,55,590],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17146","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-anthology","category-bdsm","category-bikers","category-contemp-romance","category-mm","category-mc","category-part-of-a-series","category-part-of-a-spin-off-series","category-shifters","category-sports-theme","category-uncategorized","category-vampire","category-wolves","category-writers-on-the-river-attending-author"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paSW8H-4sy","jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17146","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=17146"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17146\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17162,"href":"https:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17146\/revisions\/17162"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=17146"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=17146"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=17146"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}