New Authors in 2012

Robin in PA · **Posted:** Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:40 pm

What new authors did you try in 2012? Are you planning on reading more of their books in the future?

Robin in PA · **Posted:** Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:46 pm

New authors for me in 2012 were:

Roxanne St. Clair - Good romantic suspense

Harlan Coben - Absolutely love his Myron Bolitar series

Laura Griffin - First book was just OK, but I really liked the second book in her Tracers series.

Jennifer Ashley - I've tried a couple of her historical romances and liked them.

Gillian Flynn - I hated the end of the book but I did enjoy her writing style.

Darynda Jones - Her books are fun.

Michael Connelly - Read the first book in his Harry Bosch series and will definitely be reading more.

Larissa Ione - Read the first book in the Demonica series. Took me a little while to get into it, but I loved it.

brwneyedbeauty · **Posted:** Sat Dec 15, 2012 11:10 pm

Looking back, I've tried quite a few new authors this past year:

Kaitlin O'Riley- Historical

Patricia Pellicane-Historical

Cecilia Grant-Historical

Valerie Bowman-Historical

Manda Collins-Historical

Heather Snow-Historical

Pamela Clare-Contemporary

Michelle Marcos-Historical

Connie Mason-Historical

Eileen Dreyer-Historical

Sally MacKenzie-Historical

Deborah Raleigh-Historical

Madeline Hunter-Historical

Karen Ranney-Historical

Elizabeth Essex-Historical

Out of all those, only six are keepers for me: Manda Collins, Heather Snow, Patricia Pellicane, Pamela Clare, Valerie Bowman and Kaitlin O'Riley.

Klass · **Posted:** Sat Dec 15, 2012 11:30 pm

Kristen Ashley (again thanks Erika!)

but as of today I have just read one of the first "I can't put down books" I have had in AGES and that is

Undeniable by Madeline Sheehan :shock:

PS: wow what an intense relationship these two have...

I didn't know how I'd go with a younger female and older (20yrs) male.

But it's a bikie story and it works for me, and it's raw.... I did have moments of she's too young and that's seems wrong, BUT, but things happen over years so wasn't as bad as I thought it could be.... but again I've been on the couch ALL day reading and again that hasn't happened in an age, and considering my PMS status (were I struggle to hold attention to new books), it's a freaking HUGE miracle.

I am sure I have tried other newbies this year but nothing as outstanding as Kristen Ashley, now maybe Madeline Sheehan, but I've only read this one book, so I hold my opinion on her for now....

Linda7849 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:14 pm

New authors for me:

David Baldacci -- I finally got around to reading Absolute Power! Cross that off my resolution list from forever.

Deborah Harkness -- The Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night are two of my faves and I eagerly look forward to the next installment.

Lori Wilde -- light reading but so good.

Bill Bryson (non-fiction and I enjoyed his book on the Appalachian trail)

Sylvia Day -- I didn't like her books as much as 50 shades.

E. L. James (50 Shades trilogy was great

Suzanne Collins (Hunger Games Trilogy)

Tina St. John -- this is actually Lara Adrian but I'd never read her early books so I'm counting them here.

I will probably read these authors again.

Linda7849 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:02 pm

Robin in PA wrote:

Harlan Coben - Absolutely love his Myron Bolitar series

I'm so glad you like him. He's my absolute favorite in the mystery/thriller category. His endings almost always have me surprised. He's king of the story twists!

Danielle · **Posted:** Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:21 am

For me it was:

Tracey Devlyn -- Historical Romance

Adrienne Giordano - Romantic Suspense

Valarie Bowman - Historical Romance

Julie Anne Walker - Romantic Suspense

Robin in PA · **Posted:** Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:24 pm

Linda7849 wrote:

Robin in PA wrote:

Harlan Coben - Absolutely love his Myron Bolitar series

I'm so glad you like him. He's my absolute favorite in the mystery/thriller category. His endings almost always have me surprised. He's king of the story twists!

I know. I love the twists in his mysteries. I never figure them out. Also love his humor.

L.C. · **Joined:** Thu Mar 02, 2006 5:19 pm **Posts:** 657

Julie Anne Long, and Stepanie Bond.

Mary from PA · **Posted:** Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:25 pm

I tried several new authors in 2012 and plan to keep reading most of them in the future:

Joan Swan

Kristan Callahan

Jacqueline Winspear

Victoria Thompson

C.S. Harris

Suzanne Collins

Erin Quinn

Stef Ann Holm

Kate Morton (I am reading her newest book right now.)

Mary

Lindy · **Posted:** Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:57 pm

New authors for me in 2012 are

Julie Anne Long
Cecelia Grant'

yes, I do plan to read more of their works.

Robin in PA · **Posted:** Sat Dec 22, 2012 5:41 pm

I guess I can add another author to my list. I just finished my first Susan Mallery book and enjoyed it. Will be looking for more of her books.

Klass · **Posted:** Wed Dec 26, 2012 4:00 am

I'll add Cherrie Lynn to the list, love me a Hot Tattoo artist male lead!

Miranda731 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 26, 2012 4:40 am

Since getting my kindle I've had the chance to try some new authors via their free books. The ones I like so far are CJ Snyder, Kristen James, Kat Attalla.

kylebmac · **Posted:** Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:48 pm

I am having trouble finding my journal for 2012 showing who I read new...but thinking back...maybe Lara Adrian and EL James? I am also reading Lee Child right now (Jack Reacher series) and I like them all enough to read them again going forward.

Miranda731 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 09, 2013 2:56 am

Forgot to include T L Haddix, another of my kindle freebie discoveries.

booksreader7 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:49 pm

New to Me authors for 2012

Tracey Devlyn - Historical
Julie Ann Walker - Romantic Suspense
Beatrice Small - Contemporary/Historical
Marilyn Pappano - Contemporary
Regena Bryant - Contemporary
Sherryl Woods - Contemporary
Stephanie Grace Whitson - Christian Fic romance
J.M. Jefferies - Contemporary
Tiffany Ashley - Contemporary

I would read all of them again.

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