There's a Plaaaaaace for us....

Da baba wawa got you down in the dumps?

Can't figure out how you could possibly rise above 116th place?

Lost the will to vote? (although I'm now pulling for Lord John)

No longer personally invested?

Don't give a rats ass but still curious to see where I'm going with this?

Then you've come to right place!

I need to review some books, don't I? I swear I have TWO book reviews partially almost begun (in my head)... I have some interesting author interviews lined up and a guest post (or two. If I can wrestle a commitment). Oh there's more stunning maleness down the road and even free books. But today? Today is hump day! Great day to hand out awards. Sure, you'll never get mad props from certain other places for one of my trophies. Heck, you might not even know (read care) I gave you one, but after much reflection and discussion with friends, it became quite obvious that this was a thing that needed doing.

First I'd like to give a big round of applause to Tumperkin, who came up with this idea. And to the ever crafty Teddypig, who nominated some very wonderful books elsewhere and got my little mind churning. It's safe to assume that Sula (partnerincrime) and CJ (monkeybird twittered) have contributed a heap. They are terrible troublemakers wonderful co-conspirators.

So put on your best dress (or bath robe) slick your hair back and let's get on with the show. Awards. Banquet (did you remember to bring the pigs-in-a-blanket and cheese doodles?First class all the way). Christine will be serving pitchers of the signature Noseinabook Cocktail (Word to you, slosh buddy): The Pop My Cherry Martini.

Best m/m Love Scene Without 2 Dudes:

At Love's Command (Samantha Kane) Ian describes to Sophie exactly what goes on behind closed doors between himself and his lover, Derek. This scene has won other accolades here. It's so unbelievably SMOKIN hawt and it's freaking clever. Emotional and revealing, this is the pivotal love scene where our sweet young Sophie Begins To Get A Clue. Yay Sam! OMG. You won!

Best First Kiss:

My Fair Captain (JL Langley) Nate and Aiden. In the library. With a candlestick. I'm including it because, well, it's all that AND a bag of chips (baked, not fried).

Aiden's gaze rested on Nate's lips and he stepped closer. "You can't tell any--" Aiden touched Nate's beard tentatively at first, then his fingers dragged across it, exploring. Parting his lips, Aiden tilted his head, his gaze still following his fingers.

Damn, just damn. Nate let go of Aiden's hand and slid his own around the younger man's waist, pulling him even closer until Aiden's hips were cradled between his thighs. Slowly, he leaned forward, his mouth searching for Aiden's.

Blinking several times, Aiden closed his eyes and brushed his lips against Nate's.

The kiss went straight to Nate's c*** (ed note: c word. Don't want to lose that NC 17 rating!). Leaving a hand around Aiden's waist, Nate brought the other up and caressed one smooth cheek with his thumb as he nuzzled the corner of the younger man's lips. "Open your mouth, boy."

Random Meljean Brook Award because I heart her. She rocks.

Most Clever Misuse of Vampiric Powers m/m:
Demon Moon: Colin Ames Beaumont vs. the Car Sales Man.

Most Commanding Hero:
Nate, My Fair Captain. (JL Langley) You weren't actually expecting someone else, right?


Most Physically Fit OR Captain Wheaties:
Ian, At Love's Command (Samantha Kane) How he manages to curl the toes of both Derek and Sophie, while running up and down the stairs, from room to room, night and day...That dude is FIT.


Best Older Man:

Robert, Wild Onions (Sarah Black) He's wonderful. The romance world needs more cool older guys. Especially as I get older and they seem less older and more like, gasp, peers.

Biggest Douche ( But You Love Him Anyway ):

Jake Riordan , The Hell You Say (Josh Lanyon) ::sputter, gasp, pout:: Ok. You have to read this to understand how much we want him for Adrien. the douche bag.

Biggest M/M Cop Out, Evah:

V and Butch, Lover Unbound (JR Ward) IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. I. Am. Not. Bitter. Much. And frankly, I can't talk about this anymore. HAH.

BFF: Best First Fuck and judicious misuse of sunscreen:

A Dangerous Thing (Josh Lanyon) Jake and Adrien.

(Ed Note: acronym by Sula)

I panted, writhed a little, still trying to accommodate him. Making room for him in my head and in my body.

Hero Most In Need of a Hug, Seriously

TIE: Nathan, Snowball in Hell (Josh Lanyon) He breaks your heart.
Derek, At Loves Command (Samantha Kane) He makes you want to punch him.

Most Convoluted Love Scene: (How did he? Where does the ..wha?)
Home (Treva Harte) OK. So I still can't figure out how they did what they did to each other. It's so complicated and a bit gymnastic.

Most Intriguing Lube Dispenser:
My Fair Captain (JL Langley) Ahahahahaahahah. We all know about it.

Hero Most Deserving of the HEA:

Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade (Diana Gabaldon) And speaking of heart break.

Most Improbable Heroes:
Heaven Sent (Jet Mykles) Yes I know I call these the nachos of m/m. Delicious, crunchy, horribly fattening. Me lyky.


BFF (er Best Friends Forever):
Adrien English, Adrien English Mysteries (Josh Lanyon)

I'd do my best to make sure he enjoyed himself; I wanted him to see that it could be good without the improper use of kitchen utensils.

Yes there are a limited amount of offerings here, but, in my own (non whining) defense, I did this really quickly. Honorable mentions go to :

Laura Baumback for SQUICKING ME OUT with Bram's comment about writing I love you or what ever on his boyfriend's heart with his man goo (though I told that to my husband one night and he looked...well...let's just say it was priceless; Ally Blue for books I keep intending to read and haven't yet so she's totally going to throw rocks at me; William for being William; Evangeline Anderson for BEST premise that wound up being a total killjoy (Pledge Slave); and Suze Brockmann for best happily ever after.

Heh. Awards? We haz them.