Thursday, December 31, 2015

CA Borgford's Top Reads of 2015




Books I read and fell hard for in 2015
~ Christine’s not to be missed list ~

2015 was a fantastic year to be a reader. I read hundreds of books. Many of those more than met my appetite for a great read. I purchased more books than I read, so I know there are amazing books waiting on my ereader. The books listed below (in no particular order) hit my sweet spot. They stuck with me and had me going back for more. 

Thank you to every author that published in 2015. I applaud you for putting yourself out there. There are sooo many more, many of my go to insta-click authors, that easily could have been listed. An overabundance of awesome books is a great problem to have.
~ <3 Christine xoxo






BLEEDING STARS SERIES by A.L. Jackson
A Stone in the Sea and Drowning to Breathe

AL Jackson takes me places with her words that I never see coming. Heaven on Earth ~ These characters, their stories, the carefully crafted words, the emotions evoked are all brilliant. 

The Bleeding Stars Series delivers everything I want in an escape.








FIVE STAGES OF FALLING IN LOVE by Rachel Higginson

This book is absolutely fantastic. The structure is excellent and the characters and story are well developed and engaging. It is thoughtful and well written. I cried many tears! It was my first exposure to this author but won’t be my last.








HIM by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy

This duo is a winning combination. Him is funny, sexy and delivers a fantastic story. The pages turned themselves, as I got lost in Jamie and Ryan. I loved every minute.








MADAME X by Jasinda Wilder


Jasinda Wilder is a phenom. A titan among giants. I could talk about this book for hours and barely scratch the surface. I wanted to savour and devour it in equal measure. I decided to take it slow, peeling back the many layers. Madame X is easily a book where I could read a chapter every day then just sit and ponder the genius of it all.










MY KIND OF WONDERFUL by Jill Shalvis

I love everything Jill writes. She is my go to author when I’m in a reading slump and need a homerun. My Kind of Wonderful is outstanding. It was spectacular. Reading a Shalvis novel is effortless. You open the book and she sweeps you off your feet. It really is that simple.








SACRIFICE by Adriana Locke

I’m a sucker for kids, fighters, underdogs and sexy men. Shocker right? Add in a well-developed storyline and characters including a strong woman to rule their world and you’ve most likely won me over hook, line and sinker. Sacrifice is a fantastic read. 








SUSTAINED by Emma Chase


Emma Chase can write a male POV like NO. ONE. ELSE. CAN.
Sustained really is the complete package— sweet and funny during the day, and adult sexy after dark. The twists and turns keep you on your feet. The kids ~ ahhh so good! Sustained is outstanding and by far my favorite book from Chase. I have enjoyed all her work, but so many elements of this story and these characters go above and beyond. 








THE BURYING WATER SERIES by KA Tucker
(Burying Water, Becoming Rain, Chasing River, and Surviving Ice)

There are no words that can explain the utter excellence achieved in this series. No one torments me with anticipation and wonderment like KA Tucker. She makes me believe in things when I don't think I can, all while forcing me to be patient. Oh so patient. My reward is the endless rush of emotion that floods me when the perfectly timed, exquisitely crafted moments unfold. Each novel is unique and packed full of surprises that should not be missed.












THE HARD TO RESIST SERIES by SL Scott
(The Resistance, The Reckoning and The Redemption)

I love S.L. Scott’s writing style. I have a huge girl crush on Holliday, and Dalton was just all kinds of irresistible.  Dex and Rochelle both slayed my heart. I wasn’t sure I’d survive. Redemption was a hard fought battle and my favorite book of the series. 








THE KING SERIES by T.M. Frazier
(King, Tyrant and Lawless)

Frazier is the queen of leaving you hanging~ in the best way possible, because no one delivers a follow up like she does. This series is rough, raw, brash and sexy. Truly an escape to another world








THE MASON LIST by S.D. Hendrickson

Wow. Just wow. This book is extraordinary. The friendship, the longing, the heartbreak. And the love. This book is a breath-taking journey. I had moments of grief, anger, embarrassment, yet so many moments of wonderment, joy and love. It’s a long book, but the beauty in the story makes it worth the time commitment to read.









THE SWEET SOUND OF SILENCE by Melanie Dawn

The Sweet Sound of Silence should absolutely not be missed. I sobbed, swooned and fell hard for this story. It's brilliant from the concept to the delivery.








UNTIL FRIDAY NIGHT by Abbi Glines

I devoured Until Friday Night. It was sweet, soft and real. It's my favorite book from Abbi Glines. The story was beautiful and the words flowed effortlessly. I love the soft edges she has created with this new series.







WELCOME TO THE POINT SERIES by Jay Crownover
(Better When He’s Bad, Better When He’s Bold, and Better When He’s Brave)


This is a series that more people need to be reading and discussing. Crownover is at her best when she colors outside the lines. I found my way into the Point and fell in LOVE. It's a place filled with originality, immense love and some of the most beautiful characters to ever grace the pages. There truly is something for everyone in this series. P.S. The hot cop is MINE.



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