Twelve books made my year’s best list for 2012, and what most moved me is how genuinely good all of them are. Usually my list contains four or five books that I regard as first-rate along with perhaps a half-dozen that earn honorable mentions but aren’t at the same level. This year wasn't easy though, I really had a hard time picking the finalists, and to keep the list to manageable length, a handful of worthy books had to be eliminated. These are the books that gave me chills, made me swooned, nervous,  infuriated, heartbroken, and had me cried like a rainstorm. In behalf of The Book Avenue, we thank all the these authors for sharing with us such beautiful and inspiring stories.

1.  Thoughtless & Effortless by S.C. Stephens

2.  Beautiful Disaster by Jamie Mcguire
3.  Taken by Kelli Maine
4.  Tidal by Emily Snow
5.  The Opportunist by Tarryn Fisher
6.  Rock the Heart by Michelle Valentine
7.  Fight With Me by Kristen Proby (exception, ARC given)
8.  Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley
9   On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
10. While It Lasts by Abbi Glines
11. The Mighty Storm by Samantha Towles
12. Fallen Eden by Nicole Williams


Special Awards:


Most Remarkable Author:
       Colleen Hoover

Most Inspirational Love Story:
       Slammed by Colleen Hoover


Kiss of the Year:
       Anastacia Steele & Christian Grey

Best Make Out Scene:
        Kellan & Keira from Thoughtless by S.C. Stephens (Espresso Stand Scene)

Most Phenomenal Book Love Team
        Kellan & Keira

Best Book Series
        Dream Man Series by Kristen Ashley


Most Promising Author/ Book
        The Valentine's Arrangement by Kelsie Leverich




TOP 3 Book Boyfriends:                                             TOP 3 Book Chicas:
1. Kellan Kyle                                                              1. Emma Harrison
2. Aidan Fitzgerald                                                       2. Olivia Kaspen
3. Christian Grey & Gideon Cross                                   3. Jules Montgomery

So everyone might be thinking where did "The Proposition" stand? Since I'm known to be an Aidan obsesser, shouldn't it be in the Big 12 list?

Well,  there are actually 2 books which I did not include in the list. Fifty Shades of Grey and The Proposition and let me tell you the reasons. These 2 books I considered super, extra special. Fifty Shades being the very reason why I was able to revive my book addiction so I will always be grateful for that.

However, I give the "Exemplary Award" to The Proposition. This book has affected me so much in ways I didn't think possible. Its not just about the steamy scenes or even the physical attraction I had with Aidan (yes, I lust over him). But its the totality of the book; how it became so relevant in my personal life and how it made me hoped for things I have almost given up wishing!

So I'm more than honored to award to The Proposition by Katie Ashley the first ever slot for The Book Avenue's Shelf of Fame.

Congrats and Thank you Katie!

To all the followers, we hope that you will continue to support our book blog. See you again next year for our Big 13 of 2013! 

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Want to stay on top of the latest and greatest books? Here is an early look of the books that are supposed to be big in 2013.

                                                                                                                                                                                      

All Over You (Devoured 0.5)
by Emily Snow
Nov. 30th 2012

Before Sienna was devoured, before Lucas was consumed, they were all over each other .

Lucas Wolfe is used to getting what he wants—from everyone but one person, that is—so when he meets the wardrobe assistant hired to work his band’s newest video, he’s got to have her. From the moment Sienna first obediently whispers “Yes, Mr. Wolfe”, he knows she’s perfect for him.

Three days.

And he’ll have her stripped down and bound to his bed.
Set two years before the events of DEVOURED, ALL OVER YOU is the story of Sienna and Lucas’s first encounter.





TIDAL
by Emily Snow
Dec. 7th 2012

My name is Willow Avery.

Yes, that Willow Avery--that actress. The one who went off the deep end three years ago. The one plastered all over the tabloids this morning. They don't give a shit if there's more to me than meets the eye, that there's so much more to my fall from grace, even if I've never told a soul--other than my parents and agent--what that was.

The thing is . . . I'm not sure I care what the world or my parents or my agent thinks anymore. Because now, there's this guy--Cooper--and he's not waiting for me to fuck up.But I guess all good movies books begin with that guy . . .




Under the MistleToe With Me
by Kristen Proby

Isaac and Stacy Montgomery have been married for ten years. They have a beautiful new baby girl, Isaac’s construction business is thriving, and Stacy enjoys being a stay at home mom, reviewing sexy romance novels for her blog. With a very large extended family, and the many privileges they enjoy, Stacy will be the first to admit that they are blessed beyond measure.

When suspicious phone calls and text messages begin, Stacy questions Isaac’s faithfulness for the first time in their marriage. She knows that a new baby brings changes into a relationship, but has the stress of parenthood sent Isaac into another woman’s arms, threatening to destroy their marriage?

This With Me In Seattle novella shows us a glimpse into Jules’ brother, Isaac, and his wife Stacy’s lives, introduces us to some new characters, and reminds us of what it means to reconnect with the person you love the most, even if they never left in the first place.






The Proposal
by Katie Ashley
Official cover and blurb to be released soon..


















Taken by Storm 
(Give and Take series)
by Kelli Maine
Official cover and blurb to be released soon...

With a dead mom and a dead-beat dad who doesn't know he exists, MJ has spent his life getting shipped from one boarding school to the next, only staying long enough to get kicked out of each for fighting. At twenty, the well-worn trend continues when he gets booted from the GSU baseball team for punching a teammate.

The last thing MJ needs is his dad finding out about him, freaking out and pulling a disappearing act.

Scratch that--

The last thing he needs is for Maddie Simcoe to come back home to tear his heart out of his chest, chew it up and spit it out for a third time. But that's not Maddie's plan. Leaving MJ was never her choice, and now she has the courage to tell him the secret he doesn't know about his past that drove her out of town a year ago. But will he want to hear it, or will it make him push her away for good?

Fight with Me  
(With Me in Seattle #2) 
by Kristen Proby
Offical cover and blurb to be released soon...

Rock the Bed 

(Black Falcon #2) 

by Michelle Valentine

Offical cover and blurb to be released soon...

STAY TUNED FOR MORE TEASERS AND INFORMATION ON THE OFFICIAL RELEASE!!!