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message 51: by Joann (last edited Dec 23, 2011 02:48PM) (new)

Joann | 495 comments It does sound ike a teeth-grinder, however, I'll go ahead and read it. Will let you know what I think. Stuff like that does tend to annoy me.

But then again, I'm one of the few people I know that enjoys re-reading Skye O'Malley. I tend to refer to Bertrice Small as bodice-ripper writer extraordinaire. I just love her writing.


message 52: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (last edited Dec 23, 2011 02:55PM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Oh, Joann! I remember reading Skye O'Malley (O'Malley Saga#1) by Bertrice Small way back when -- and not being able to put it down, LOL! So, yes, I would be very interesting in getting your take on it. I just love the cover on Never a Gentleman (The Drake's Rakes, #2) by Eileen Dreyer and have been tempted to read it just b/c of that, I'm such a book-cover-ho. ☺


message 53: by Joann (new)

Joann | 495 comments That makes me so happy to hear, Lisa Kay. The first time I read Skye O'Malley (O'Malley Saga#1) by Bertrice Small was not long after it first came out....way back when. :) I think I probably read it every 3 or 5 years or so. I'm probably due to read it again soon. Even though many find the subject matter shocking if not appalling, I tend to lose myself in the author's writing.

Funny enough, many of the books I read is beacuse I fall in love with the cover. So I suppose that makes me a book-cover-ho right along with you. At least I'm in good company!


message 54: by Donna (new)

Donna Do all the books need to be in the romance category?


message 55: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Nope. Any genre, Donna.


message 56: by Turtlecollector Dennis (last edited Jan 15, 2012 01:22PM) (new)

Turtlecollector Dennis | 119 comments I'm in. Reserved for my list.

Start: Jan 1-31, 2012
Completed: 6/6

1. Books from TBR list:

Waking Nightmare by Kylie Brant 1/15/12 ♥♥♥♥
Fade to Black by Leslie Parrish 1/13/12 ♥♥♥♥

2. Reader's Choice:
Lie with Me by Stephanie Tyler 1/8/12 ♥♥♥♥

Category 1: Friday the 13th
The Gallows Bird by Camilla Lackberg 1/2/12 ♥♥♥♥♥

Category 2: What's the Weather Like?
Hot Property by Sherryl Woods 1/2/12 ♥♥♥

Category 3: New Year's
Stolen Fury by Elisabeth Naughton 1/10/12 ♥♥♥♥


message 57: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Great, Kirsten!


message 58: by Bookcrazy (last edited Dec 24, 2011 03:33PM) (new)

Bookcrazy | 327 comments so here's my to read list

0/6

1.&2. TBR List:
Cayla Kluver – Alera
Melissa Marr – Gegen das Sommerlicht (Wicked lovely)

3.&4. New Author:
Susanna Carr – The year of living shamelessly
Ashley March – Romancing the countess

5. Reader's Choice: Richelle Mead – Succubus Revealed

6. Cuddle Up: Christie Kelley – Scandal of the season

Alera Geliebter Feind by Cayla Kluver Gegen das Sommerlicht (Sommerlicht, #1) by Melissa Marr The Year of Living Shamelessly by Susanna Carr Romancing the Countess by Ashley March Succubus Revealed (Georgina Kincaid, #6) by Richelle Mead Scandal of the Season (The Spinster Club, #4) by Christie Kelley


message 59: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Looks, good, Bookcrazy. I haven't read one of those authors. I'll have to check them out. Love the covers, though. ☺


message 60: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Kirsten, I see you put in your books. Now I have read Sherryl Woods, and heard of Elisabeth Naughton, but the others are new to me. More authors to check out! My Mt. TBR is going to be out of control.


message 61: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (last edited Dec 25, 2011 04:43PM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Ah! Jenny, you have Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith . Man-oh-man! I saw the best posters for that, but I can't find it now. I'll keep looking. Hope you enjoy it -- and the rest. Loved The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #1) by Jennifer Ashley .


message 62: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Found them! Which do you prefer? A. or B.?



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message 63: by Susan (susayq ~), Moderator (new)

Susan (susayq ~) (susayq) | 6062 comments A!!! Definitely A! Kinda makes Abe Lincoln hot ;)


message 64: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Trollop! (view spoiler)


message 65: by Susan (susayq ~), Moderator (new)

Susan (susayq ~) (susayq) | 6062 comments that's why you love me heehee :)


message 66: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Oh! (view spoiler)


message 67: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments You'll have to let us know what you think of the book. Are you going to see the movie, Jenny?


message 68: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments I don't know. Tim Burton usually does a pretty exacting job, IMHO.


message 69: by taita (new)

taita | 188 comments I'm in. Need to think about my selections though.


message 70: by Bookcrazy (new)

Bookcrazy | 327 comments Lisa Kay wrote: "Looks, good, Bookcrazy. I haven't read one of those authors. I'll have to check them out. Love the covers, though. ☺"

for me these are also new authors except Richelle Mead. It's the last book of the succubus/Georgina Kincaid series. I hope it's good.


message 71: by Heather (new)

Heather (messybar) | 1307 comments Great to have you Taita!


message 72: by Susan (susayq ~), Moderator (new)

Susan (susayq ~) (susayq) | 6062 comments Isit sad that I can't wait for January so I can start these books?


message 73: by Bookcrazy (last edited Dec 29, 2011 06:18AM) (new)

Bookcrazy | 327 comments Susan (susayq) wrote: "Isit sad that I can't wait for January so I can start these books?"

yes ;) But only because I still have to do with the december challenge.
Or is it sad, that I still have to read for the december challenge ? ;) I hope I'll make it in time...


message 74: by Susan (susayq ~), Moderator (new)

Susan (susayq ~) (susayq) | 6062 comments I'm sure you'll make it in time! I have another challenge that started this month and carries over to next month that I need to finish, but I want to start on the list for this challenge LOL


message 75: by Heather (new)

Heather (messybar) | 1307 comments Not sad as I keep wanting to read 2 of the books I have set up for this challenge. lol


message 76: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Bookcrazy, I haven't read anything by Richelle Mead before, and since the first book in her Georgina Kincaid series, is free right now on audible.com, I went for it.

Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead


message 77: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Susan (susayq) wrote: "Is it sad that I can't wait for January so I can start these books?"

Totally understandable, LOL!


message 78: by Bookcrazy (last edited Dec 29, 2011 10:50AM) (new)

Bookcrazy | 327 comments Lisa Kay wrote: "Bookcrazy, I haven't read anything by Richelle Mead before, and since the first book in her Georgina Kincaid series, is free right now on audible.com, I went for it.
..."


Free, great ☺ Then you can give it a try, nothing to loose.
But I have to 'say', I don't like the cover. I'm a huge fan of the german 'older' covers (there's a new edition). They are so different and pretty.

Succubus Blues - Komm ihr nicht zu nah by Richelle Mead
Ihr Kuss ist tödlich by Richelle Mead Succubus Dreams Lust ist ihre schärfste Waffe by Richelle Mead Succubus Heat Heißer wird's nicht by Richelle Mead Succubus Shadows Die dunkle Seite der Versuchung by Richelle Mead

Hope you like it - I like her "Vampire Academy" series too - a bit more ☺


message 79: by Heather (new)

Heather (messybar) | 1307 comments Lisa Kay wrote: "Bookcrazy, I haven't read anything by Richelle Mead before, and since the first book in her Georgina Kincaid series, is free right now on audible.com, I went for it.

[bookcover..."


You had me at FREE!


message 80: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Oh, Bookcrazy! I much prefer the German cover too. I haven't tried her Vampire Academy series; been thinking about it, though.


message 81: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Heather wrote: "You had me at FREE!"

You didn't see that in the "Free" thread? Good thing it is still available, Sugar Plum.


message 82: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Yeah, Gisela posted it there on Dec 27, 2011 @ 05:42 p.m. Thanks, Gisela! I got it. ☺

Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead


message 83: by Susan (susayq ~), Moderator (new)

Susan (susayq ~) (susayq) | 6062 comments I just downloaded it! I guess it'll be moving up my list :)


message 84: by Gisela, Moderator (new)

Gisela (chicadorlando) | 4022 comments Lisa Kay wrote: "Yeah, Gisela posted it there on Dec 27, 2011 @ 05:42 p.m. Thanks, Gisela! I got it. ☺

Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead"


You're welcome!


message 85: by Victoria (last edited Jan 01, 2012 07:38AM) (new)

Victoria (flame_2712) | 13 comments I'm in! :D First challenge here:)

I think I'll use these books

From my TBR:
When Passion Rules by Johanna Lindsay
Splendid by Julia Quinn

Reader's Choice:
The Third Son by Elise Marion

123rd Tournament of Roses Parade:
It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Philips

New Year's (new author)
Elizabeth Thornton, haven't decided on book yet.

Cuddle Up Day
Smitten by Colleen Coble


message 86: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Welcome to your first! challenge, Flame! Good Gravey Beans! I used to read a lot of Elizabeth Thornton, but I can't remember a good title off hand. I've been up all night, LOL!


message 87: by Heather (new)

Heather (messybar) | 1307 comments Welcome in Flame! Which book will you be starting with?


message 88: by Amy J. (new)

Amy J. | 22 comments 0/6


TBR more than 5 months
1. Torment by Lauren Kate
2. Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

Reader's Choice
3. Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh

New Author
4. Juliet Immortal by Stacey Jay

Friday the 13th
5. The Night Eternal by Guillermo del Toro

Weather
6. I Burn for You by Susan Sizemore


message 89: by Heather (new)

Heather (messybar) | 1307 comments Great to have you, Amy J.
Good luck!


message 90: by Susan (susayq ~), Moderator (new)

Susan (susayq ~) (susayq) | 6062 comments Great, Flame, glad you could join us! You too, Amy J.!


message 91: by Susan (susayq ~), Moderator (new)

Susan (susayq ~) (susayq) | 6062 comments RLftCi - January It's All About the New Year

1/6 Completed

from TBR list
Black Jack by Lora Leigh
The Ninth Wife by Amy Stolls

Friday the 13th - murder Glory in Death by JD Robb

123rd Tournament of Roses The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton 1/1/12

Blood Donor Month Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel

my choice to be determined

Read:
The Perfect Play (Play by Play, #1) by Jaci Burton

Unread:
Black Jack (Elite Ops, #4) by Lora Leigh The Ninth Wife by Amy Stolls Glory in Death (In Death, #2) by J.D. Robb Infinite Days (Vampire Queen, #1) by Rebecca Maizel

Dear heavens, that was one of the hottest books I've read in a long while!


message 92: by Heather (new)

Heather (messybar) | 1307 comments And she's off....
;-)


message 93: by Susan (susayq ~), Moderator (new)

Susan (susayq ~) (susayq) | 6062 comments HAHAHA I started this late yesterday evening and had a hard time putting it down to go to sleep. Then, when I got up this morning, the first thing I did was grab Braxton and finish this off. It was good and HOT! I'm on the hunt for the 2nd in the series now ;)


message 94: by Gisela, Moderator (new)

Gisela (chicadorlando) | 4022 comments Susan (susayq) wrote: "HAHAHA I started this late yesterday evening and had a hard time putting it down to go to sleep. Then, when I got up this morning, the first thing I did was grab Braxton and finish this off. It w..."

I was considering reading it for the challenge, now I'll read it for sure!


message 95: by Victoria (new)

Victoria (flame_2712) | 13 comments Hmm, I think I'm gonna be starting with Splendid! I need to read a historical romance:D Haven't read one for so long!


message 96: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments That's a good one, Flame! Enjoy.


message 97: by Heather (last edited Jan 14, 2012 05:33AM) (new)

Heather (messybar) | 1307 comments It's All About The "New" Year - January Challenge
Completed 1/6

1. From my TBR list (Jun ’11): Love Me to Death by Allison Brennan
2. From my TBR list (Apr ’11): Enchanted, Inc. by Shanna Swendson
3. New Year's (New Author): If You Hear Her by Shiloh Walker
4. Cuddle Up Day: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
5. Friday the 13th: Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb 1/2 (4.5 stars)
6. My Choice: Daybreak by Ellen Connor


Read:
Seduction in Death (In Death, #13) by J.D. Robb

Unread:
Love Me to Death (Lucy Kincaid, #1) by Allison Brennan Enchanted, Inc. (Enchanted, Inc. #1) by Shanna Swendson If You Hear Her (Ash Trilogy, #1) by Shiloh Walker Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2) by Patricia Briggs Daybreak (Dark Age Dawning, #3) by Ellen Connor


message 98: by Heather (last edited Jan 14, 2012 05:34AM) (new)

Heather (messybar) | 1307 comments It's All About The "New" Year - January Challenge
Completed 2/6

1. From my TBR list (Jun ’11): Love Me to Death by Allison Brennan
2. From my TBR list (Apr ’11): Enchanted, Inc. by Shanna Swendson
3. New Year's (New Author): If You Hear Her by Shiloh Walker
4. Cuddle Up Day: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 1/3 (4.5 stars)
5. Friday the 13th: Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb 1/2 (4.5 stars)
6. My Choice: Daybreak by Ellen Connor

Read:
Seduction in Death (In Death, #13) by J.D. Robb Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2) by Patricia Briggs

Unread:
Love Me to Death (Lucy Kincaid, #1) by Allison Brennan Enchanted, Inc. (Enchanted, Inc. #1) by Shanna Swendson If You Hear Her (Ash Trilogy, #1) by Shiloh Walker Daybreak (Dark Age Dawning, #3) by Ellen Connor


message 99: by Bookcrazy (new)

Bookcrazy | 327 comments 1/6

1.&2. TBR List:
Cayla Kluver – Alera
Melissa Marr – Gegen das Sommerlicht (Wicked lovely)

3.&4. New Author:
Susanna Carr – The year of living shamelessly
Ashley March – Romancing the countess ★★★★

5. Reader's Choice: Richelle Mead – Succubus Revealed

6. Cuddle Up: Christie Kelley – Scandal of the season

Alera Geliebter Feind by Cayla Kluver Gegen das Sommerlicht (Sommerlicht, #1) by Melissa Marr The Year of Living Shamelessly by Susanna Carr Romancing the Countess by Ashley March Succubus Revealed (Georgina Kincaid, #6) by Richelle Mead Scandal of the Season (The Spinster Club, #4) by Christie Kelley


message 100: by Victoria (last edited Jan 04, 2012 07:00AM) (new)

Victoria (flame_2712) | 13 comments Completed: 1/6

From my TBR:
When Passion Rules by Johanna Lindsay
Splendid by Julia Quinn (4 Jan)

Reader's Choice:
The Third Son by Elise Marion

123rd Tournament of Roses Parade:
It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Philips

New Year's (new author)
Tender the Storm by Elizabeth Thornton

Cuddle Up Day
Smitten by Colleen Coble


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