Ask anyone who knows me personally, and they’ll tell you I’m not the outdoorsy-woodsy kind of girl. I consider staying in a hotel that doesn’t have a restaurant “roughing it” and consider a walk through a patch of trees in a city park “a hike in the woods.” My dear, patient father tried his best to put me in touch with my country-girl side. He taught me how to cast a fishing line…and he tried teaching me some other stuff, but I can’t say I fully grasped those concepts. But I will say I did learn an appreciation for genius in nature.
Squirrels aren’t the largest or most majestic of God’s creatures. They’re little. They’re everywhere, and when they’ve taken up residence in our attics or sheds, they are a real nuisance. But…but they’re so smart!
Squirrels are hoarders. They go about the land picking up little morsels of food and packing them away in cozy little dens for later consumption.
Remind you of anyone?
I work in a bookstore. One of the most common comments I hear as I’m ringing up a sale is, “I have a bunch of books at home I haven’t read yet, but I just had to have this one.” But I say there’s nothing wrong with that. If it’s good enough for the squirrels, it’s good enough for me. I’m embracing my squirrelness. My book collection is growing by the day and I’m not ashamed. Every night, I snatch up one of those morsels and settle in for an hour or two of pleasure. The “nuts” in my stash include, “Dead Until Dark,” by Charlaine Harris; Kay Hooper’s “Hunting Fear” and J.D. Robb’s “Origin in Death.”
Have you embraced your squirrelness? What’s in your stash?
I’ll randomly draw one responder to receive a download of my March Ellora’s Cave release, Spells and Seduction.
UPDATE: Congratulations Pat! You’ve won another “nut” for your stash 
Please email me for your prize tawnytaylor@sbcglobal.net
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I have quite a few books in my tbr stash.
Firestorm by Ann Jacobs
Sex, Lies, and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson
Hot Pursuit by Karen Rose, Annie Solomon, Carla Cassidy
Edge of Twilight by Maggie Shayne
Gone by Lisa Gardner
The Hunger by Susan Squires
Really Unusual Bad Boys by Mary Janice Davidson
Master Of The Night by Angela Knight
Lawyers In Love: The Defenders - Ann Jacobs
Lawyers in Love: The Prosecutors - Ann Jacobs
The Best of Jaid Black
In Her Nature - Lunewulf 4 by Lorie O’Clare
Primal Heat - Lora Leigh, Jaci Burton, Lorie O’Clare, Sherri L. King
Madam Charlie - Sahara Kelly
The Gypsy Lovers - Sahara Kelly
by Amy S.
on April 3rd, 2006 at 9:16 am
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I’m also sooooooooo farrrrrrrr behind…TBR
Suzanne Enoch- Don’t Look Down and An Invitation To Sin
JulieAnne Long-Beauty and the Spy
Gennita Low- Facing Fears
Stephanie Laurens- The Truth About Love
Christina Dodd- MYy Fair Temptress
Carly Phillips- Hot Number
Lisa Jackson-The Temptress
Joann Ross-Blaze
Lori Fostrer- Jamie
by Laurie
on April 5th, 2006 at 6:26 am
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My TBR mountain is huge, and I have to confess that I get nervous if I have not enough books at home.
Here are a few of them:
Lynn ViehL, Private Demon
Lynn Viehl, If Angels burn
MacKenzie McKade, Six feet under
Lori Foster, Jude’s Law
Titania Ladley, Moonlight Mirage
Ciana Stone, Mind games
by Danny
on April 5th, 2006 at 6:30 am
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Talk about being way behind. I must have several hundred on my tbr. And I know that is a paltry amount compared to some.:grin:
Will list some titles later on - must get ready for work now.
by Pat
on April 5th, 2006 at 6:38 am
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My TBR stash is huge as well. I buy books, then also borrow from the library. Some titles in my TBR pile are:
Most Wanted - Michele Martinez
Feet First - Leanne Banks
Ghost Walk - Heather Graham
The Mommy Quest - Lori Handeland
Strange Brew - Kathy Hogan Trocheck
I can never keep up!
by Sandra M.
on April 5th, 2006 at 8:38 am
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I’d take up PAGES if I listed my stash. I have hundreds of books I haven’t read yet, but I still have to buy more books. It’s like if I dont get them now, when I do want them, they won’t be there. And I like choices.
Just a few that are on my desk:
Hell Kat by Vivi Anna
Champagne Rules by Susan Lyons
Body Heat by Katherine Garbera
Don’t Look Down by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer
Charmed to Death by Shirley Damsgaard
Afternoon Delight by Mia Zachary
Dates from Hell anthology
The Aktarian Chronicles by B.J. McCall
and lots more.
by Nicole
on April 5th, 2006 at 9:17 am
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My TBR pile consists of shelves of books. If I named them all I would be here for hours so I will name a small portion of them. On my pile are:
The Runaway Daughter by Anna DeStefano
Poison Study by Maria v. Snyder
In Stone’s Clasp by Christie Golden
Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara
Birthright by Nora Roberts
The Whitney Chronicles by Judy Baer
Circle of Grace by Penelope Stokes
The Pleasure Trip by Joanne Rock
Reason and Romance by Deborah White Smith
The scary thing is I am constantly adding to my pile. It is out of control. I also have a terrible habit of reading new releases right away because I just can’t wait instead of reading something from the pile like I should. Like you, every night I try reading one of these tasty morsels. It is my reward at the end of the day.
by Cherie Japp
on April 5th, 2006 at 9:46 am
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My TBR list would go on for days so I’ll list a few:
The Lonely Girls Club by Suzanne Forster
A Fine Passion by Stephanie Laurens
It’s in His Kiss by Julia Quinn
The Lawman said, “I Do” by Ana Leigh
Time to Run by Marliss Melton
The Scoundrel by Lisa Plumley
Jinxed by Beth Ciotta
Devil in a Kilt by Sue-Ellen Welfonder
by Jennifer Yates
on April 5th, 2006 at 9:50 am
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so many
southern comfort-karen kelley
killing time-leslie kelly
all alison kent’s series
dare me by jill shalvis
room service -jill shalvis
vicki thompson books:razz:
by KIM H
on April 5th, 2006 at 10:30 am
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Yes, I’m a squirrel. Here’s part of my stash:
The Spanish Billionaire’s Mistress by Susan Stephens
Shadow Force by Linda Conrad
Italian’s Stolen Bride by Emma Darcy
Fool For Love by Eloisa James
Vampire’s Cross by Elektra Cross
Dreamer by Shiloh Walker
A Change of Season by Anya Bast
Winter’s Orphans by Elaine Covidae
by Jenny
on April 5th, 2006 at 11:15 am
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Mount TBR…won’ reach the top anytime soon, but I’m steadily climbing.
I have a 5 shelf bookcase double stacked and tumbling out on to the floor beside my bed. Books in the bathroom for easy tub access. Books in my car just in case I get caught in traffic. Books at work for lunch time reading. And usually two in my purse. It’s my OCD showing.
Next up for me is Wedding Survivor by Julia London or maybe Pamela Clare’s Surrender.
by Samantha
on April 5th, 2006 at 12:16 pm
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Well, I can see I’m in GREAT company
Thanks for sharing, everyone! I’ll give it until 6:00am Thursday before picking a winner. So keep the posts coming.
by Tawny Taylor
on April 5th, 2006 at 12:28 pm
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Ok, here are some:
Leanne Banks latest
2 Wicked Women Anthols.
Sev by Carolyn Davidson
Larger than Life and Deep Breathy by Alison Kent
Room Service by Jill Shalvis
Close to Pefect - Tina Donahue
Christine Rimmer - Bravo Unwrapped
Kathleen Long - Cherry on top
Kelley St. John - Good Girls Dont
Pamela Britton - IN the Groove
Suzanne Gray - Wild for You
Jane Millionaire - Janice Lynn
Marianna Jameson - My Hero
Ready
River Devil
2 by Kimberly Raye
I should only live so long to read all my tbrs - :lol : esp like the other people said, I too keep adding new ones and read some from the library. I never ends; It is an addiction, my a nice one.
Must head back to work.
by Pat
on April 5th, 2006 at 12:40 pm
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Currently reading Silent Waters by Jan Coffey and Body Heat by Katherine Garbera. Get a Clue by Jill Shalvis and My Fair Temptress by Christina Dodd are just a couple in my TBR pile.
by Joyce
on April 5th, 2006 at 4:29 pm
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Just a few (and this is *just* a few!! :grin:) are:
A Scandalous Melody ~ Linda Conrad
The Runaway Daughter~ Anna DeStefano
Talk Nerdy To Me~ Vickie L. Thompson
Most Wanted~ Michelle Martinez
The Good Kind of Crazy~ Tanya Michaels
And I am currently reading Body Heat… Katherine Garbera
by Angie
on April 5th, 2006 at 9:33 pm
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Well, you caught me here. I indeed am a Squirrel (that is better than being called a pack rat :razz:) LOL! I just finished a couple of books from my TBR pile. It is manageable at the present moment but I don’t think it would stay that way for much longer. Here are a few of my choicest ‘nuts’ 
* The Dare by Cara Summers
* Deep Breath ny Alison Kent
* Loving Miranda by Teresa Bodwell
* The Naked Marquis by Sally MacKenzie
* Queen Of The Universe by Barbara Plum
Mahaira
by Mahaira
on April 6th, 2006 at 2:02 am
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Waving “hi” Tawny! Oh, I am like a squirrel. Lots of nuts stashed in my house. haha! I find myself runing to the store or heading over to one of the ebook stores to buy the latest release for fear I’ll miss it when I have lots of books to read at home. Do squirrels mix their nuts cause that’s what I do. haha! I’m planning on reading After Hours by Jodi Lynn Copeland next and then I can’t decide. It’s between The Way You Look Tonight by Dianne Castell or Risk Everthing by Sophia Johnson.
by KimW
on April 6th, 2006 at 5:08 am
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Congratulations Pat! You won the drawing for a download of Spells and Seduction.
Please email me at tawnytaylor@sbcglobal.net for your prize.
by Tawny Taylor
on April 6th, 2006 at 6:58 am
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wtg pat
by KIM H
on April 6th, 2006 at 10:22 am
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WTG!! Pat Enjoy your prize 
by Mahaira
on April 7th, 2006 at 3:56 am
