Help! I need a new series to read!

[Martina the Book Fairy]

Help! I just had a new baby (she's a week old today) and I'm spending a LOT of time sitting in a chair nursing her. Therefore, I need some new series to read. I already read extensively in the PNR/UF/Fantasy genres, so the challenge is finding something EXCELLENT that I haven't yet read.

I'd especially love to find some more of the following:

* Otherworld romance - like Robin D. Owens' Heartmate series or Jayne Ann Krentz's Ghosthunter/Harmony series
* Great romantic fantasy - like Anne Bishop's Black Jewels series or Michelle Sagara's Elantra series
* Fun & sassy PNR - like Shanna Swendson's Katie Chandler series, Michele Bardsley's Broken Heart series, or anything by Shelly Laurenston
* Those UFs where you just LOVE the alpha male - like Ilona Andrews' Kate Daniels series or Patricia Brigg's Mercy Thompson series.
* Futuristic Romances - like anything by Linnea Sinclair

You get the point. I want to hear about the books you LOVE, not the books you thought were so-so. So, hit me up! What have you got?

[Allison]

Georgina Kincaid
Chicagoland Vampire
Psy-Changeling

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Ok Martina--you have GOT to get those Jeaniene Frost's read girl. You are missing a GREAT series, so get them off the TBR pile and get reading.

Also, for the fantasy type books, read any of Andre Norton's Witch World books. There are about 36 of them, but they are in interlocking "series" so you don't have to read them in any specific order--EXCEPT--I would read Witch World first--it kind of sets the premise for what the rest of the series is about. There are 2 books with that particular set of "main characters" then 3 books featuring the h/H's kids, then you get a bunch of books that are set in the world, but not particularily those people. Then, the last book in the series goes back to a bunch of the people from previous books. The Warding of Witch World is that last book.

Also, have you tried Tanya Huff? Not really romance, more UF type books. She writes "straight" UF and then she does UF "lite" as well.

And have you tried the Argeneau series yet? A Quick Bite is the first one. Vampire PNR "lite"

[Martina the Book Fairy]

Allison, I've read those three. Got any more? Ann, yeah, I like the Frosts okay, but I don't love them. They're also physical books on my shelf which are harder to read when nursing a newborn. That's why I'm looking for a new series for my e-reader - it's easier to use right now. I have read almost every Tanya Huff and the Argeneau books, too, but nit Witch World. I'll give that a look-see.

Anyone else got some top faves?

[~Thena~]

I browsed your shelves to try to not list a bunch of stuff you've already read.

The Charley Davidson series. Very funny!



Did you read all of the Elemental Assassin series by Jennifer Estep or the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher? Two of my favorite UF series.

I also love the Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne.



Also really like the Blood Singer series.

[Sandra J]

JAK wrote several futuristic PNR books. Have you tried , , and ? That's a series. Then there are her older stand alones: and and .
And I so recommend Andre Norton's books whether you want straight fantasy (the Witch World) or science fiction. The first one of hers I ever read was many (many) years ago. I was hooked.

[La*La]

Tairen Soul series was great.. It's a fantasy romance series, completed.

[Michelle]

Martina, I know of a series you should try. Dominion Series by S.E. Lund. Found it and was hooked from the beginning. And the first book, Dominion, is FREE today and tomorrow (Dec 11 & 12) (PNR/Vampires/Vampire hunters)




ETA link for Retribution, released today.

[Martina the Book Fairy]

I've read the Jayne Castle St. Helens books and the Tairen Souls, but not the others listed. I'll look into them.

I think we're up to 5 possible new series for me so far. Anyone else got a favorite that's not listed yet?

[Martina the Book Fairy]

Sad. The first Witch World book isn't available for my Nook. :-( That eliminates that series for the time being.

[deedee]

[Jenny]

Have you tried Karen Chance's Cassie Palmer series they are great UF with a touch of romance.

or her Dorina Bascab

both are great reads and I really really enjoyed them.

Kelley Armstrong's Women of the Other world is a great series.


Nalini Singh's Guild Hunter's


Those are just a few that I really liked if you like the PNR / UF.
If you don't mind comtemporary romance with a lot of humor and alpha males I highly recommend Kristen Ashley's Rock Chick series. I recommended it to a friend who really doesn't like straight romance and she totally loved it.

Also her Dream Man series:

[Michelle]

Anissa wrote: "Martina, I know of a series you should try. Dominion Series by S.E. Lund. Found it and was hooked from the beginning. And the first book, Dominion, is FREE today and tomorrow (Dec 11 & 12) (PNR/Vam..."

Martina, I saw another post where you mentioned you have a Nook. Dominion is currently not for sale on B&N for the Nook. However, you can contact the author and she can sell you an ePub copy.
S.E. Lund
http://selund.com
S.E. Lund email

Let me know if you have trouble contacting her.

[Missyb]

I listed the first book in a few series that I absolutely love.

Congrats on the new baby, happy reading.

[Diana]

Congrats on the baby!!!
Second i feel the same way. I'm a total book addict lol and am hunting for a new series myself.
I would def recommend the following:

(1) dark hunter series by sherrilyn kenyon
(2) psy changling by nalini singh (saw someone recommended the arch angels and the are good as well but i got hooked on her through the psy changling series)
(3) breed series by lora leigh (this is a great series but is erotica/deep sexual language) but story line is still excellent
(4) highlander series flowing into fae series by karen marie moning.

[Martina the Book Fairy]

Zoe wrote: "

[bookcover:At Grave..."

I've read the Night Huntress Books and Divergent/Insurgent. Generally I'm not into YA, so the others aren't super interesting to me, but Divergent/Insurgent are pretty darn superior! Thanks for the recs, Zoe!

[Jon]

Always mine

Undisclosed :)

The truth is twisted

[Martina the Book Fairy]

Missyb wrote: " [bookcov..."

I have Red Headed Stepchild on my Nook but haven't read it yet - I'll have to tackle that next since you rec'd it! The others I've read except Eternal Rider - I'll look into that one, too.

[Martina the Book Fairy]

Diana wrote: "Congrats on the baby!!!
Second i feel the same way. I'm a total book addict lol and am hunting for a new series myself.
I would def recommend the following:

(1) dark hunter series by sherrilyn ke..."

Diana, I've read all of these but am just backing up and getting into the Highlander series - I read the first one last month. Good rec's though!

[Martina the Book Fairy]

Jon wrote: "Always mine

Undisclosed :)

The truth is twisted"

Jon, authors? Links? I'm getting either no hits or multiple hits for these titles so I don't know which books you're recommending . . . or if you're writing esoteric poetry. Though honestly those three together make a pretty good poem.

[Nairabell]

How about Dakota Cassidy? I found her when looking for something similar to Michele Bardsley. Her books are really funny PNR.

Accidentally Friends series


Hell Duology


And CONGRATULATIONS on the new baby :)

[Jon]

Martina the Book Fairy wrote: "Jon wrote: "Always mine

Undisclosed :)

The truth is twisted"

Jon, authors? Links? I'm getting either no hits or multiple hits for these titles so I don't know which books you're recommending ...."


lol. :)

Ah I didn't know if links were allowed. Here you go

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16...

The truth is twisted was just a tag line for the book

[Megan]

I want to read the dominion series also. I tried to use the link provided above to email SE Lund but it isn't working...

[Michelle]

Megan wrote: "I want to read the dominion series also. I tried to use the link provided above to email SE Lund but it isn't working..."

Megan, sorry about that. Probably due to my lack of coding skills! Her email is: selund2012@gmail.com

ETA: link above it working now. Thanks for letting me know!

[Lenore]

Martina the Book Fairy wrote: "Missyb wrote: " [bookcover:Red-Headed Stepchild|605..."

Be patient with the Sabina Kane (Red Headed) Series. Many, including me, weren't nuts about it for the first 100 pages or so, but I can honestly say that it is now one of my favorite series of all time and I am so sad it is over!

[Martina the Book Fairy]

Nairabell wrote: "How about Dakota Cassidy? I found her when looking for something similar to Michele Bardsley. Her books are really funny PNR.

Accidentally Friends series
[bookcover:The Accidental Werewolf|1397889..."

Yup, I've already read Dakota Cassidy, except the most recent one and that's already on my physical bookshelf. Btw, Dakota is hilarious on Twitter, too.

[Anita]

Martina the Book Fairy wrote: "Help! I just had a new baby (she's a week old today) and I'm spending a LOT of time sitting in a chair nursing her. Therefore, I need some new series to read. I already read extensively in the P..."

You might try Coreene Callahan's Dragonfury series. Fury of Fire

[Nairabell]

I hadn't thought about following her on Twitter!

Also thought of Linda Wisdom:



and the Mysteria Lane anthologies which are now together in

[Mya]

try dead is series

[Arwen]

try the Rosie Black series or the Iron Fey series. . . . . . .

[Christal]

The October Daye series gets better with every book. The first one was a little rough, but the last three or four have been 5 star reads for me.


Ann Aguirre write a great sci-fi/romance series. I think you would enjoy it since you like Linnea Sinclair.


An oldie, but goodie from the fantasy world is Terry Brooks' Landover series. The world building isn't as heavy as his Shannara series and it has more romance.


For romantic fantasy, I love Jacqueline Carey's original Kushiel trilogy.


Nicole Peeler writes a great UF/PNR blend with a fun and spunky protagonist.


Jenn Bennett's Arcadia Bell series has a male lead to swoon for, Mr. Lon Butler.


Here are a few newer series that feature kick-butt ladies with swoon-worthy men:
Shawntelle Madison's Coveted series featuring OCD werewolf Natalya.


Suzanne Johnson's Sentinels series set in a post-Katrina New Orleans


Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris' steampunk series featuring Wellington Books and Eliza Braun.


Here are a few first books in what look to be strong series to come:


Hope some of these help!

[Lisa]

How about the Sentinel Wars series by Shannon K Butcher? It starts with and just gets better from there! My favorites are &

[Karin]

This is an awesome discussion! Thanks for starting it! I recommend Sherrilyn Kenyon's League series. Also Karina Cooper's dystopian witch hunter books.

Enjoy your time with your baby! It goes so fast!

[Andrea]

why are there little blue boxes in some of the posts makes them hard. to read.

[Ann aka Iftcan]

are you perhaps not getting the thumbnail picture Andrea? I haven't seen any little blue boxes when I'm reading the thread.

[D]

Wonderful discussion - thank you.
Congratulations on the new baby.

Two series that I think haven't been mentioned and are in my "top-of-all-reads"
Elizabeth Hunter's Elemental Mysteries - start with "A Hidden Fire.(I don't know how to add the book icon, sorry!)
Ann Charles' "Dance of the Winnebegos"

[D]

- well, duh. That wasn't so hard!
A Hidden Fire This Same Earth The Force of Wind A Fall of Water

[Jeann (Happy Indulgence)]

For Fun & sassy PNR I would definitely recommend:

. Definitely a very light-hearted, fun YA series with lots of supes!

[D]

Molly Harper's series Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs

[Tess]

Ah yes! The Elemental Mysteries are so wonderful! Perfect new baby reading too - not dark, very romantic.
A better link to Elizabeth Hunter's first book is
Free download on Smashwords, Amazon

[Aurelila ♡]

Lol I've been looking for a new series, this definitely helped me out, thanks!