Yet another Top 100 AAR reads memo

We've had a lot of fun with AAR's top 100 reads from 2004, haven't we? The Ja(y)nes from DearAuthor.com have tweaked it and posted a version with their thoughts on each of the books they've read, and I couldn't resist doing the same for mine, even though I've already posted a version (plus, it was a good chance to learn how to code tables in html... thanks Jane for the help!).

Sooo, here it is!

#	Book	Rosario's mini review
1	Lord of Scoundrels, by Loretta Chase	Best romance novel ever
2	Flowers From the Storm by Laura Kinsale	I feel like a peasant for saying this, but hated it. Couldn't like Maddie and I got BORED!
	Welcome to Temptation, by Jennifer Crusie	Loved it. Funny and sexy. Among my top 3 Crusies.
4	As You Desire by Connie Brockway	Love it. The hero, the heroine, the setting, the "Egypt" speech... everything.
5	Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie	Loved it. Also in top 3 Crusies. Esp. liked that they didn't want kids.
6	Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas	Liked a lot. Not my fave Kleypas (Kristie, don't kill me!), though.
7	Outlander by Diana Gabaldon	Haven't read, and don't really want to, though I know I should try.
8	Over the Edge by Suzanne Brockmann	Loved it, both for the main plot and the Sam and Alyssa developments.
9	All Through the Night by Connie Brockway	Liked it a lot. But the hero and heroine were a bit too damaged.
10	Sea Swept by Nora Roberts	One of my favourite NR trilogies, and that's saying a lot.
11	It Had to be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips	Loved it, almost in spite of myself.
12	A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh	Loved it. A surprise, because I hadn't liked the book that came before it (hadn't read many Baloghs, back then)
13	Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer	I know I read it and liked it, but I can barely remember it.
14	The Proposition by Judith Ivory	Mostly liked it. Didn't completely love the hero.
15	A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught	Didn't like it much.
16	Ravished by Amanda Quick	Favourite AQ and great comfort read.
17	Frederica by Georgette Heyer	Haven't read.
18	Mrs. Drew Plays Her Hand by Carla Kelly	Haven't read, but it's in the TBR.
19	MacKenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard	Ok, I guess. Can't understand all the fuss about it.
20	Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard	Nice enough, but LH's humour doesn't work for me very well.
21	The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer	Started it, but didn't get past pg 50. Might try again.
22	Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen	Loved it.
23	The Bride by Julie Garwood	Another I abandoned after a few pages.
24	Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens	Hated it the first time, liked it a lot on reread (why did I reread? No idea).
25	To Have and to Hold by Patricia Gaffney	Loved it. Book that proved that a good author can make me love anything.
26	Born in Fire by Nora Roberts	In in my #3 spot when I voted for this, and still probably is in my top 5. I adore the heroine.
27	Winter Garden by Adele Ashworth	In in my #4 spot when I voted for this, and still probably is in my top 5. I adore the heroine.
28	Gone Too Far by Suzanne Brockmann	Objectively and in hindsight: not that good. But I loved it anyway.
29	The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn	Loved it. Excellent hero and heroine. Plus, Bridgerton Pall Mall scene.
30	Saving Grace by Julie Garwood	Haven't read and not interested in doing so.
31	My Dearest Enemy by Connie Brockway	Loved it, especially those letters. Ahhhhh.
32	In the Midnight Rain by Barbara Samuel	Loved it, perfect book. And what a hero!
33	The Windflower by Laura London	Haven't read, but it's in the TBR.
34	Naked in Death by J.D. Robb	Loved it, the book that started it all. Took me a while to start book 2 for fear it might spoil NID's HEA.
35	Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught	Hate, hate, hate, HATE it. Clayton Westmoreland should be castrated with a rusty spoon.
36	Nobody's Baby but Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips	Hated the setup, but ultimately loved the book. In spite of myself. It's always the same with SEP.
37	A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux	Sentimental favourite, even though Douglass was a ninny. Didn't mind the ending.
38	Paradise by Judith McNaught	Another sentimental favourite. First read it in 1992, when I was 14. I reread it last year and it's held up just fine.
39	The Shadow and the Star by Laura Kinsale	Loved it, brilliant book. I didn't like the heroine, but I loved the book anyway.
40	Dream Man by Linda Howard	Loved it, in spite of Dane's perpetual hard-on and his actions late in the book.
41	Out of Control by Suzanne Brockmann	Loved it, in spite of its having almost no Sam & Alyssa (I was obsessed at the time!)
42	Silk and Shadows by Mary Jo Putney	I read it, but though I remember I loved it, I can't remember any details.
43	See Jane Score by Rachel Gibson	Liked it a lot. Hero was yummy. Her best to date, IMO.
44	Shattered Rainbows by Mary Jo Putney	Great book, I even loved Saint Catherine. Only negative was that weird hunt thingie.
45	Thunder and Roses by Mary Jo Putney	Read a long time ago, but loved it, still remember the billiards scene, and the mine scene.
46	The Duke and I by Julia Quinn	Liked it a lot, but I was truly horrified by something Daphne does.
47	Heart Throb by Suzanne Brockmann	Probably my favourite Brockmann. I wish she'd stop doing SEALs and went back to books like this.
48	For My Lady's Heart by Laura Kinsale	Favourite Kinsale. Melanthe was AWESOME!
49	Honor's Splendor by Julie Garwood	Best of the Garwoods I've forced myself to try. Which isn't saying much.
50	Lord Carew's Bride by Mary Balogh	Liked it, though I've enjoyed some of the books related to it more. Holds the honor of being the first used book I purchased online.
51	Untie My Heart by Judith Ivory	Ahhh, Stuart! Loved it, fresh and different and a little bit twisted.
52	Dream a Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips	Couldn't stand it. Depressing, horrible judgmental hero and stupid martyr heroine.
53	The Secret by Julie Garwood	Haven't read, and won't. Can you tell Garwood isn't an author I like?
54	This is All I Ask by Lynn Kurland	Blech! I detested this book. Can't believe it's here, it's so BAD!
55	Slightly Dangerous by Mary Balogh	Loved it. I'm a Wulf fangirl.
56	One Perfect Rose by Mary Jo Putney	Schmaltzy, but it works. I loved it anyway.
57	To Love and to Cherish by Patricia Gaffney	Excellent. Gaffney makes a vicar a wonderful hero. Should reread it.
58	Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips	Haven''t read it, and it doesn't really tempt me. I think it might be in the TBR.
59	Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips	Loved it, (all together now:) in spite of myself.
60	Venetia by Georgette Heyer	Haven'read it.
61	Daughter of the Game by Tracy Grant	Loved it. Fascinating and complex, and an incredibly wonderful heroine. And the hero was perfect for her.
62	The Prize by Julie Garwood	Haven't read, nor will I.
63	Reforming Lord Ragsdale by Carla Kelly	Haven't read, but would like to, if I could find a copy.
64	Prince Joe by Suzanne Brockmann	Liked it, but like with Mackenzie's Mountain, I don't see the fascination.
65	The Notorious Rake by Mary Balogh	One of her best. The way she redeems the rake is fabulous (and I'm not usually a rake-lover).
66	Heartless by Mary Balogh	Haven't read it, but it's in the TBR.
67	Son of the Morning by Linda Howard	Read it a long time ago, but I think I liked it a lot.
68	Sleeping Beauty by Judith Ivory	Haven't read, but it's in the TBR. Actually, started it once and put it aside, but I'm pretty sure it was my mood.
69	Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas	Liked it a lot, in spite of the often doormat-ish heroine.
70	The Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer	Haven't read it.
71	The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons	Haven't read it, but it's in the TBR.
72	The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegar	Ditto. Haven't read it, but it's in the TBR.
73	With This Ring by Carla Kelly	Liked it ok. Not very memorable, though.
74	The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood	Haven't read it, of course.
75	The Rake by Mary Jo Putney	Liked it a lot. Not my fave Putney, and maybe too heavy on the psychobabble, but it was good.
76	Fallen from Grace by Laura Leone	Excellent. Difficult theme, but Leone handled it wonderfully.
77	Always to Remember by Lorraine Heath	Loved it. One of the most admirable, sweetest, more corageous heroes I've ever read.
78	Castles by Julie Garwood	No, no, no, no.
79	One Good Turn by Carla Kelly	Brilliant. Wrenching, but in a quiet, subtle way. All in the little details.
80	Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts	Very nice, but... come on man, you're a grown-up, and you've been so for years!
81	By Arrangement by Madeline Hunter	This non-fan of medievals LOVED this one (and the other two By... books).
82	Perfect by Judith McNaught	I know I've read it, but I'm drawing a blank. Maybe cause I read it in Spanish, and translations tend to be so indistinct.
83	My Darling Caroline by Adele Ashworth	Liked it a lot. Felt fresh, and I loved the brilliant heroine.
84	The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann	Say what you want about the heroine (I mostly agree), but it was a good book anyway!
85	The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann	Tom and Kelly: I couldn't care less. The WWII old guys: ditto. But David and Mallory... ahhh, made the book for me.
86	Guilty Pleasures by Laura Lee Guhrke	Eh, nice enough.
87	Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte	Loved it.
88	Kill and Tell by Linda Howard	Don't know why the manipulative hero didn't bother me, but it was an amazing book. And the dancing on the balcony scene was very, er, impressive.
89	After the Night by Linda Howard	Total guilty pleasure (the double standards in this book make smoke come out of my ears). A classic.
90	More than a Mistress by Mary Balogh	Very good. Love her cold heroes.
91	Born in Ice by Nora Roberts	Liked it well enough, even though I never completely warmed to Brianna.
92	Miss Wonderful by Loretta Chase	Loved it. Not as good as her best, but Alisdair is a wonderful character.
93	The Charm School by Susan Wiggs	Can barely remember it. I think I have it mixed up in my mind with an Eva Ibbotson book.
94	Scoundrel by Elizabeth Elliott	Haven't read it.
95	How to Marry a Marquis by Julia Quinn	Sweet and nice, but almost too innocent, IIRC.
96	Angel Rogue by Mary Jo Putney	Nice enough. Can't remember many details, either.
97	Trust Me by Jayne Ann Krentz	My absolute favourite JAK. With Ravished, my top comfort reads.
98	Dancing on the Wind by Mary Jo Putney	Loved it. Especially the first sections. And I loved that Lucien was a more discriminating hero than I was used to at the time.
99	Once and Always by Judith McNaught	I know I read it, but which one is this? *Google, google* Ahh, ok. Yeah, I can only remember I loved the final scene.
100	This Heart of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips	Loved it. Didn't want it to end.