Lisa - (Aussie Girl)’s Comments (group member since Jun 15, 2017)

Lisa - (Aussie Girl)’s comments from the Read, Reading, Planning to Read and More group.

Yes, I did read it. It is set in the BDB world but has a separate story from what is going on in the series proper with characters we may or may not see again. I've seen some reviews that readers didn't really connect with it but I enjoy Ward's storytelling so I still liked it.

Douglas close your eyes - Anyone reading ?

That sounds like a good story, Vanessa. You know I don't think I've read any of that author, I may have to try that trilogy when the mood for some purple prose (view spoiler)[ bountiful bosoms and tumescent manhood strikes me (hide spoiler)] LOL.

Vanessa, I've been reading some older Sandra Brown's from back in the 80's when she wrote romance I consider "bodice rippers". You're right about what was considered "alpha male" and masculine back then, by today's standards would be abuse. I used to read this stuff all the time when I was a teenage girl and to be honest never thought too much about it. Now when I'm reading I have a completely different view of it. I'll still read them but with a view that they are a product of a different time and sensibilities.

HJ wrote: "Hi guys! Sorry to be so non-participating for the past few months (year).

I just wanted to pop in to say that I just finished . Anyone else?

Still trying to deci..."

Hello! Good to see you back. I've ordered a copy and it should be on it's way.

I was bit iffy about the ending of the last book IIRC. (view spoiler)[ It seemed that Death and Alex were breaking up and she was going to be back with Fallon and I didn't really like that. (hide spoiler)] . With that title I thought this latest book might be the end of the series?

Vinity wrote: "This also sucks. Microsoft is closing it's book section and TAKING the ebooks BACK!! I'm not sure how this will work? I never got any. They are issuing refunds. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/..."

And this is why if I love a book/series I still buy it in paper. Isn't there somewhere in the fine print of e-books that you only pay for the right to have it in your e-library with say Amazon but you don't actually "own" the book? Wow, in the unlikely event that Amazon closes their ebook section I'd probably be able to get enough refund to put a deposit on a house as we all would, hee hee.

Douglas wrote: "Lady Derring Takes a Lover was just exceptional, after reading so many 4 Star or less historical romances I am glad to have read another true 5 Star from Julie Anne Long"
Good to know Doug, I've got it upcoming on my TBR. I was a bit disappointed with the new Elizabeth Hoyt so encouraging for you to recommend the JAL.

Why are those Kelley Armstrong books so expensive? To buy a new book here in Australia was about $16. I just bought a good second hand copy on Abe books for $9.20 AUD and that's including the postage.

Douglas, that's one of the reasons I decided to go with the expensive oasis. It's got wifi and 3g (the only one available in Australia that has both) and also has page turning buttons which I prefer to swiping.

Once I get a bit more used to it I'll come back and let you know what I think and whether it's worth the hefty price tag.(IMHO)

But to be honest I still prefer reading a good 'ol fashioned book!

Hi gang,

Thank you for your comments about new kindles.

I bought an Oasis, I guess I was lured in by all the features that I probably won't use, LOL. Boy it was expensive, I just hope it lasts as long as my trusty kindle keyboard, sniff..

I'm a creature of habit.. I hate having to learn new devices. Already I'm wishing I still had my old kindle. But I guess I'll get used to it with time.

I finished and actually enjoyed it more than the previous Psy Changling Trinty books. The Black Sea Changlings were something a bit different and the use of over the top adjectives seemed to be a bit less in this one. (I've been having trouble with this aspect of her writing style lately). Also noticed the love scenes were toned down quite a bit.

Squid and octopus changlings… the mind boggles, LOL.

3.5 stars

Well, it's happened! My beloved Kindle Keyboard has died... so sad.. and now I have to replace it.

Opinions... what do you all have anything to watch out for?

Yay, I've got Veronica Speedwell on my kindle, saving if for another long plane flight next month. That and the new BDB..

Douglas wrote: "I must be the only one that did not know that Julie Anne Long had returned to historical fiction once again hopefully as good as her PennyRoyal Green series

Lady Derring Takes a Lover"

I've got that one on my upcoming TBR...

I haven't been reading much PNR/UF but do have this one coming up.

I've read them both as well Douglas but I'm not one to ask because skipping books in series is like pulling teeth for me. But I did like Marrying Winterbourne better.

Oh me too, Vanessa. I actually feel for her it must be a big pressure to keep living up to reader's expectations. And with social media and readers and writers more connected some people don't hold back with criticism. Not always constructive or warranted.

DemetraP wrote: "LAB☺ wrote: "I'm about halfway through Republic and its pretty good. Its very long (link 9k locations) and life has gotten in the way (kitchen disposal..."

I'm going to be reading it next week.

Victoria wrote: " ~ didn't realize it was release day already. Really need to catch up on this series."

I've got the last two in the series to read together.

Vanessa, when I was visiting your country last year I was fascinated by your airports, with so many States and places you can go domestically there is such a hive of activity. And all the people waiting for standbys, upgrades, weather delays and missing connections. It made the waiting time go so fast watching everything. We flew out of National in DC a fairly new airport and the architecture to look like a vintage terminal was impressive.