12 Days To The Holidays 2021: #1 The ​Crown of Gilded Bones By Jennifer L. Armentrout

Welcome To The Ninth Annual
12 Days To The Holidays!

We are at it once again! 2021 was one heck of a year so don't mind me reusing last year's banner. I just couldn't come up with the willpower/creativity to make one in advance so here we are! 

We'll be celebrating the first 12 days of December with my favorite books of 2021! If you also do this type of end-of-the-year best-books list feel free to leave your links in the comments below!

The rules are as follows:

- The book doesn't have to have been published this year.

- This list will only include books I've read from November 2020 to November 2021 (re-reads, books published a few years ago, ARC's of books about to be published, audio books, etc. all count)

- More than one book can share a ranking per post (like for example a series I read in the year and couldn't pick between they can be featured on one post with one ranking).

*Books on this list are ranked from number twelve to number one (the best book of the year).

Happy Holidays!

#1

The ​Crown of Gilded Bones

(Blood and Ash #3)

By Jennifer L. Armentrout

She's been the victim and the survivor…

Poppy never dreamed she would find the love she’s found with Prince Casteel. She wants to revel in her happiness but first they must free his brother and find hers. It’s a dangerous mission and one with far-reaching consequences neither dreamed of. Because Poppy is the Chosen, the Blessed. The true ruler of Atlantia. She carries the blood of the King of Gods within her. By right the crown and the kingdom are hers.

The enemy and the warrior…

Poppy has only ever wanted to control her own life, not the lives of others, but now she must choose to either forsake her birthright or seize the gilded crown and become the Queen of Flesh and Fire. But as the kingdoms’ dark sins and blood-drenched secrets finally unravel, a long-forgotten power rises to pose a genuine threat. And they will stop at nothing to ensure that the crown never sits upon Poppy’s head.

A lover and heartmate…

But the greatest threat to them and to Atlantia is what awaits in the far west, where the Queen of Blood and Ash has her own plans, ones she has waited hundreds of years to carry out. Poppy and Casteel must consider the impossible—travel to the Lands of the Gods and wake the King himself. And as shocking secrets and the harshest betrayals come to light, and enemies emerge to threaten everything Poppy and Casteel have fought for, they will discover just how far they are willing to go for their people—and each other.

And now she will become Queen…

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About The Author:

# 1 NEW YORK TIMES, # 1 International, and USA TODAY Bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout lives in West Virginia. She also writes under the name J. Lynn.

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12 Days To The Holidays 2021: #2 A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire By Jennifer L. Armentrout

 

Welcome To The Ninth Annual
12 Days To The Holidays!

We are at it once again! 2021 was one heck of a year so don't mind me reusing last year's banner. I just couldn't come up with the willpower/creativity to make one in advance so here we are! 

We'll be celebrating the first 12 days of December with my favorite books of 2021! If you also do this type of end-of-the-year best-books list feel free to leave your links in the comments below!

The rules are as follows:

- The book doesn't have to have been published this year.

- This list will only include books I've read from November 2020 to November 2021 (re-reads, books published a few years ago, ARC's of books about to be published, audio books, etc. all count)

- More than one book can share a ranking per post (like for example a series I read in the year and couldn't pick between they can be featured on one post with one ranking).

*Books on this list are ranked from number twelve to number one (the best book of the year).

Happy Holidays!

#2

A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire
(Blood and Ash #2)
By Jennifer L. Armentrout

A Betrayal…

Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. Thrust among those who see her as a symbol of a monstrous kingdom, she barely knows who she is without the veil of the Maiden. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him. The Dark One. The Prince of Atlantia. He wants her to fight him, and that’s one order she’s more than happy to obey. He may have taken her, but he will never have her.

A Choice...

Casteel Da’Neer is known by many names and many faces. His lies are as seductive as his touch. His truths as sensual as his bite. Poppy knows better than to trust him. He needs her alive, healthy, and whole to achieve his goals. But he’s the only way for her to get what she wants—to find her brother Ian and see for herself if he has become a soulless Ascended. Working with Casteel instead of against him presents its own risks. He still tempts her with every breath, offering up all she’s ever wanted. Casteel has plans for her. Ones that could expose her to unimaginable pleasure and unfathomable pain. Plans that will force her to look beyond everything she thought she knew about herself—about him. Plans that could bind their lives together in unexpected ways that neither kingdom is prepared for. And she’s far too reckless, too hungry, to resist the temptation.

A Secret…

But unrest has grown in Atlantia as they await the return of their Prince. Whispers of war have become stronger, and Poppy is at the very heart of it all. The King wants to use her to send a message. The Descenters want her dead. The wolven are growing more unpredictable. And as her abilities to feel pain and emotion begin to grow and strengthen, the Atlantians start to fear her. Dark secrets are at play, ones steeped in the blood-drenched sins of two kingdoms that would do anything to keep the truth hidden. But when the earth begins to shake, and the skies start to bleed, it may already be too late.

Available At:

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You can also check out my review of this book:

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About The Author:

# 1 NEW YORK TIMES, # 1 International, and USA TODAY Bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout lives in West Virginia. She also writes under the name J. Lynn.

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12 Days To The Holidays 2021: #3 Betrayals & Broken Promises By Takari Hunter

  

Welcome To The Ninth Annual
12 Days To The Holidays!

We are at it once again! 2021 was one heck of a year so don't mind me reusing last year's banner. I just couldn't come up with the willpower/creativity to make one in advance so here we are! 

We'll be celebrating the first 12 days of December with my favorite books of 2021! If you also do this type of end-of-the-year best-books list feel free to leave your links in the comments below!

The rules are as follows:

- The book doesn't have to have been published this year.

- This list will only include books I've read from November 2020 to November 2021 (re-reads, books published a few years ago, ARC's of books about to be published, audio books, etc. all count)

- More than one book can share a ranking per post (like for example a series I read in the year and couldn't pick between they can be featured on one post with one ranking).

*Books on this list are ranked from number twelve to number one (the best book of the year).

Happy Holidays!

#3

Betrayals & Broken Promises

(Masquerade of Myths #1)

By Takari Hunter

Being a chameleon demoness already made things tricky, but did it need to be this difficult?

All Dahlia wanted was her freedom, but first, she needed to buy out of her promised bonding, a promise that was made for her before she was even born. Almost a century of trying had taken its toll, and she’d done things she wasn’t proud of. Lost parts of herself along the way and flirted with the darkness inside her.

And it flirted back.

She told herself it would all be worth it in the end, but before she won that battle, everything in her life systematically blew up in her face—one piece at a time. Blaming it all on the beautiful, egotistical vampire who showed up in her life would be easy, but it started long before he arrived. With his help, she might succeed, but Dahlia wasn’t sure she could trust an outsider—not even one sent by Lucifer himself.

Dahlia was standing on the brink of having everything she’d ever dreamed of, but she also risked losing it all.

Was her freedom really worth the cost?

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About The Author:

Takari Hunter was born and raised in Iowa but has since lived in many different places within the United States. She moved back home when her son was still a toddler and stayed while he attended school. Now that he’s graduated, she’s unsure where the winds will carry her and her cat next; she loves to travel.

Takari enjoys spending time in her flower gardens, where the fairies live. They whisper such amazing tales to her while she’s taking care of the plants. When she gets the time, she also likes hiking in the woods, there are always plenty of fantastical tales and creatures to be found. Takari has always enjoyed immersing herself into fantasy over real life.

She’s always wanted to be a writer/storyteller and started at a very young age by making up stories to go along with her picture books—her stuffed animals were a captive audience. Takari feels very blessed

to finally be at a place in her life she can take a chance at telling her stories to the world and hopes the world will enjoy them as much as she does writing them.

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12 Days To The Holidays 2021: #4 The One And Only Crystal Druid By Annette Marie

   

Welcome To The Ninth Annual
12 Days To The Holidays!

We are at it once again! 2021 was one heck of a year so don't mind me reusing last year's banner. I just couldn't come up with the willpower/creativity to make one in advance so here we are! 

We'll be celebrating the first 12 days of December with my favorite books of 2021! If you also do this type of end-of-the-year best-books list feel free to leave your links in the comments below!

The rules are as follows:

- The book doesn't have to have been published this year.

- This list will only include books I've read from November 2020 to November 2021 (re-reads, books published a few years ago, ARC's of books about to be published, audio books, etc. all count)

- More than one book can share a ranking per post (like for example a series I read in the year and couldn't pick between they can be featured on one post with one ranking).

*Books on this list are ranked from number twelve to number one (the best book of the year).

Happy Holidays!

#4

The One and Only Crystal Druid

(The Guild Codex: Unveiled #1)

By Annette Marie

I'm not your average girl.

My best friend is my switchblade. My favorite hobby is using it on the cruel, the abusive, and anyone who gets on my bad side. I'm a convicted murderer with a chip on my shoulder and a dangerous lack of restraint.

And then there's Zak.

His rap sheet makes mine look tame. The bounty on his head is worth more money than I'll ever make, and the deadly fae that shadow his every step wield more power than I'll ever know.

He's the Crystal Druid, and his first mistake was setting foot on my turf.

His second was saving my life.

And his final mistake will be failing to realize that however dark, however ruthless, however broken he is…

I'm worse.

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You can also check out my review of this book:

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About The Author:

Annette Marie is the best-selling author of The Guild Codex, an expansive collection of interwoven urban fantasy series ranging from thrilling adventure to hilarious hijinks to heartrending romance. Her other works include YA urban fantasy series Steel & Stone, its prequel trilogy Spell Weaver, and romantic fantasy trilogy Red Winter.

Her first love is fantasy, but fast-paced adventures and tantalizing forbidden romances are her guilty pleasures. She lives in the frozen winter wasteland of Alberta, Canada with her husband and their furry minion of darkness. When not writing, she can be found elbow-deep in one art project or another while blissfully ignoring all adult responsibilities.

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12 Days To The Holidays 2021: #5 The Vow By Dannika Dark

    

Welcome To The Ninth Annual
12 Days To The Holidays!

We are at it once again! 2021 was one heck of a year so don't mind me reusing last year's banner. I just couldn't come up with the willpower/creativity to make one in advance so here we are! 

We'll be celebrating the first 12 days of December with my favorite books of 2021! If you also do this type of end-of-the-year best-books list feel free to leave your links in the comments below!

The rules are as follows:

- The book doesn't have to have been published this year.

- This list will only include books I've read from November 2020 to November 2021 (re-reads, books published a few years ago, ARC's of books about to be published, audio books, etc. all count)

- More than one book can share a ranking per post (like for example a series I read in the year and couldn't pick between they can be featured on one post with one ranking).

*Books on this list are ranked from number twelve to number one (the best book of the year).

Happy Holidays!

#5

The Vow

(Black Arrowhead #1)

By Dannika Dark

Melody is an ambitious entrepreneur who has always loved the thrill of a new adventure, but she’s about to get more than she bargained for when the only way to save her business is to secure a deal with a powerful tribal leader. Running Horse, Oklahoma, isn’t on the map, and Mel is about as lost as a Shifter can get. When she unexpectedly runs into her best friend’s brother, her friendly visit quickly turns treacherous.

Lakota Cross is a man with secrets. While tracking a killer, he reunites with Melody, and their friendship sparks into a passionate affair. But if he doesn’t quell the fire soon, it might burn out of control.

Once again, fate brings these two Shifters together in a moment of need. But will the sacrifice be greater than the reward?

Curl up with an exciting new tale of love and magic by Dannika Dark!

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You can also check out my review of this book:

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About The Author:

Dannika Dark is the USA Today Bestselling Author of Urban Fantasy Romance and Paranormal Romance books. Her books have sold more than 2 million copies worldwide, and she is a 2016 Audie Awards finalist. In addition to writing about supernatural worlds, Dannika is passionate about graphic design and creates all her own covers and series art. When not writing in her cave, she enjoys indie music, reading, Netflix, heaps of chocolate, and unleashing her dark side.

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12 Days To The Holidays 2021: #6 A Shadow In the Ember By Jennifer L. Armentrout

    

Welcome To The Ninth Annual
12 Days To The Holidays!

We are at it once again! 2021 was one heck of a year so don't mind me reusing last year's banner. I just couldn't come up with the willpower/creativity to make one in advance so here we are! 

We'll be celebrating the first 12 days of December with my favorite books of 2021! If you also do this type of end-of-the-year best-books list feel free to leave your links in the comments below!

The rules are as follows:

- The book doesn't have to have been published this year.

- This list will only include books I've read from November 2020 to November 2021 (re-reads, books published a few years ago, ARC's of books about to be published, audio books, etc. all count)

- More than one book can share a ranking per post (like for example a series I read in the year and couldn't pick between they can be featured on one post with one ranking).

*Books on this list are ranked from number twelve to number one (the best book of the year).

Happy Holidays!

#6

A Shadow in the Ember

(Flesh and Fire #1)

By Jennifer L. Armentrout

Born shrouded in the veil of the Primals, a Maiden as the Fates promised, Seraphena Mierel’s future has never been hers. Chosen before birth to uphold the desperate deal her ancestor struck to save his people, Sera must leave behind her life and offer herself to the Primal of Death as his Consort.

However, Sera’s real destiny is the most closely guarded secret in all of Lasania—she’s not the well protected Maiden but an assassin with one mission—one target. Make the Primal of Death fall in love, become his weakness, and then…end him. If she fails, she dooms her kingdom to a slow demise at the hands of the Rot.

Sera has always known what she is. Chosen. Consort. Assassin. Weapon. A specter never fully formed yet drenched in blood. A monster. Until him. Until the Primal of Death’s unexpected words and deeds chase away the darkness gathering inside her. And his seductive touch ignites a passion she’s never allowed herself to feel and cannot feel for him. But Sera has never had a choice. Either way, her life is forfeit—it always has been, as she has been forever touched by Life and Death.

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You can also check out my review of this book:

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About The Author:

# 1 NEW YORK TIMES, # 1 International, and USA TODAY Bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout lives in West Virginia. She also writes under the name J. Lynn.

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12 Days To The Holidays 2021: #7 Court Of Frost And Embers By Leeann M. Shane

    

Welcome To The Ninth Annual
12 Days To The Holidays!

We are at it once again! 2021 was one heck of a year so don't mind me reusing last year's banner. I just couldn't come up with the willpower/creativity to make one in advance so here we are! 

We'll be celebrating the first 12 days of December with my favorite books of 2021! If you also do this type of end-of-the-year best-books list feel free to leave your links in the comments below!

The rules are as follows:

- The book doesn't have to have been published this year.

- This list will only include books I've read from November 2020 to November 2021 (re-reads, books published a few years ago, ARC's of books about to be published, audio books, etc. all count)

- More than one book can share a ranking per post (like for example a series I read in the year and couldn't pick between they can be featured on one post with one ranking).

*Books on this list are ranked from number twelve to number one (the best book of the year).

Happy Holidays!

#7

Court of Frost and Embers

(The Pair Bond Chronicles #1)

By Leeann M. Shane

Romance, danger, and magic collide in this dazzling new world by Leeann M. Shane.

When seventeen-year-old Emmie Tealson is condemned to live in Port Inlet, Washington with her distant, cat-loving grandmother, she thinks her life is over.

Little does Emmie know her life is finally about to begin…

It all starts on a dark road. It ends with Emmie running for her life from a boy who was reported missing.

That boy is Maxell Heathestone. Star quarterback. Life of the party. And pronounced missing after disappearing on a school trip over the summer.

But he isn’t just missing. He isn’t the same anymore either. He’s pale as snow. He’s faster than light. He’s more dangerous now than ever before.

Maxell isn’t missing. Maxell is a vampire.

And Emmie is his pair bond. An ancient irrevocable bond that catapults her into a world dripping with lure and lies. She doesn’t know what to believe. Her heart or her nightmares?

First love comes with a bite in this thrilling fantasy about two souls who are either doomed to frost or fated for fire.

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About The Author:

Leeann M. Shane escapes through reading and creates escape routes for others. She writes edgy, beautiful, and moving young-adult titles.

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12 Days To The Holidays 2021: #8 City Of Thorns By C. N. Crawford

    

Welcome To The Ninth Annual
12 Days To The Holidays!

We are at it once again! 2021 was one heck of a year so don't mind me reusing last year's banner. I just couldn't come up with the willpower/creativity to make one in advance so here we are! 

We'll be celebrating the first 12 days of December with my favorite books of 2021! If you also do this type of end-of-the-year best-books list feel free to leave your links in the comments below!

The rules are as follows:

- The book doesn't have to have been published this year.

- This list will only include books I've read from November 2020 to November 2021 (re-reads, books published a few years ago, ARC's of books about to be published, audio books, etc. all count)

- More than one book can share a ranking per post (like for example a series I read in the year and couldn't pick between they can be featured on one post with one ranking).

*Books on this list are ranked from number twelve to number one (the best book of the year).

Happy Holidays!

#8

City of Thorns

(The Demon Queen Trials #1)

By C.N. Crawford

I never thought I'd be singing happy birthday to myself in a dungeon. And yet when a sinfully sexy demon crashes happy hour, that's exactly what happens. He’s known as the Lord of Chaos, and he’s mistaken me for my succubus doppelgänger.

Happy birthday to me.

When he tastes my blood, he finally understands I’m mortal. And I realize we have something in common: we both crave revenge. So we make a deal: I can stay in the forbidden city to hunt for my mom's killer. In return, I’ll help him get the vengeance he craves. I just have to pose as a sexy succubus. One problem--he's my number one suspect.

And that’s increasingly hard to remember as he teaches me my role: seduction. With each heated touch I drift further into peril. And if I fall under his seductive spell, death awaits me.

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You can also check out my review of this book:

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About The Author:

C.N. Crawford is not one person but two. Christine (C) grew up in the historic town of Lexington, and has a lifelong interest in New England folklore - with a particular fondness for creepy old cemeteries. Nick (N) spent his childhood reading fantasy and science fiction further north during Vermont’s long winters.

Together they work to incorporate real historical events and figures into contemporary urban fantasy novels.

Nick. has written the Shadows and Flame and Night Elves series. The rest are written by Christine.

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