I Just Finished Reading (or I'm Reading Next!)

[Susan]

I just finished reading Naamah's Blessing, the final book in my nine book Kushiel's reread. I have read the original Phedre series several times, and the Kushiel's Scion trilogy, this was my first time reading the Naamah's trilogy.

Next up is The Court of the Air!

[Gotobedmouse]

I am in the middle of the "Secret" series The Secret of Ella and Micha..really enjoying it and thankfully the books are all at my library with no wait.

[Rebecca]

I'm currently reading thankless in death by j.d. robb. Really good so far. I'm going to be reading Hers to Command by Patricia knight.

[Miranda]

I just finished reading The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison, and I just picked up Confessions of an Ugly Sister by Gregory Maguire.

Undead Pool was a great 12th book in the series, and the penultimate book of the urban fantasy Hollows series. Heavier on the romance than usual, but I like where it went. Feels like the series is beginning to wrap up with plots being tied up and relationships solidifying.

Not sure how I feel about Confessions, yet. The writing style is taking a bit to get used to, but the story is interesting so far.

[KC]

Currently reading Howl's Moving Castle by Dianna Wynne Jones. The Miyazaki film is one of my favorites, but it's been a while since watching it and I've been wanting to read one of Jones's books for a while now.

[Vicky]

I just read by Courtney Milan. It's a virgin hero romance that has been recommended here before - but I'm going to mention it again because I loved it.

Seriously, the first thing I could think to say after reading it was "OMG the feels." It has great characters, it's smart, and, for a romance centering on the importance of chastity, it is surprisingly full of passion. Definite recommendation!

[Rebecca]

I'm reading Born in Chains by Caris Roane.

[Brandie (RoxxyReads)]

I just finished and am now reading

[Rebecca]

I finished Born in Chains and now I'm reading Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr.

[Amy]

I finished reading Random Memories by Delilah Canaan. It was awesome. I started reading her novella, Rose. It's interesting and fast, but a little short.

[Ky]

Last night I finished Samson's Lovely Mortal by Tina Folsom. It's free on iBooks right now! It was my FIRST supernatural romance and I absolutely loved it! I recommend it!

[KC]

Finally getting around to reading "Silent in the Grave" by Deanna Raybourn, and I'm also reading "Daughter of the Forest" since it's the current VagFan selection.

[Rebecca]

I just finished retribution by Sherrilyn Kenyon. Now I'm reading Bayou Heat by Alexandra Ivy and Laura Wright.

[Rebecca]

I just finished Raphael/Parish and it was good but too short for me.

[Krissy]

i just finished Styxx, by Sherrilyn Kenyon. i strongly recommend it, just make sure you have tissues on hand

[Jessica]

I just finished reading the book for this month, but before that it was Looking for Alaska by John Green, which was good but not as good as The Fault In Our Stars...I'm about to start reading The Gospel of Loki which I am insanely excited about.

[Rachele]

I just finished Son of the Shadows (book 2 of the Sevenwaters series), per Kiala's recommendation. Oh. My. God. She wasn't kidding when she said it was the best one. If you loved the first one, this one will be a treat! Seems like anything Kiala loves turns out to be my new favorite.

[Rebecca]

I'm working my way thru fever series by Karen Marie Moning and currently I'm on shadowfever. I'm so loving this series so far. almost done with it.

[Gunnhildur]

I just read this months main (May) Hunter's Claim and am reading The Reality Dysfunction. Next are The Last Hour of Gann the unofficial alt for May and the alt book for June Mistress of the Art of Death. My to read list just keeps growing so I'm not sure if I'll even get to the main (June).

[Nevada]

I am finishing the EmbraceViolet Eden series by Jessica Shirvington. It's a complete 5 book series that has been well worth the time invested. I got invested enough to start crying 2/3 way through book 4, and a few times in book 5. The main character is strong, and engaging even if she does have a bit of a martyr complex, and there is a good overarching storyline that ties everything together and balances the love triangle. Highly recommend!

[Emily]

I just finished Paladin of Souls by Lois Mcmaster Bujold. It's a stand alone sword and sorcery with a little romance. It has a main character that's middle aged, a mom, and a widower so yay for that.

I just started this month's pick and am still chipping away at a Wise Man's Fear.

[Rebecca]

I took a break from lions of al rassan and I just finished Lucianna by Bertrice Small and now I am reading Shadow by Laurann Dohner. I lover her new species series.

[Minsta]

I just finished Lions Of Al Rassan and I am now reading both Echoes of Old Souls by Nika Harper and Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell...

Life is good!! :)

[Kristi]

I just finished Dom Wars Round 4 by Lucian Bane. I was surprised at how much I now love Tara in this one.(without giving spoilers) Loved it! Before that I finished Eyes Wide Open by Raine Miller....I am so sad that Ethan and Brynne story has ended!

[Amber]

I just finished 80AD:The Jewel of Asgard which is a pretty good YA action adventure fantasy which I found that first book and the rest of the series for free on Smashwords.

I am now reading and finishing up Born of Furywhich is the newest installment of the Space Pirate action adventure romance series.

[Rebecca]

Just finished reading Hard as it gets by Laura Kaye now I'm reading Cloak and Silence by sherrilyn Kenyon.

[Amber]

Just finished reading Born of Fury by Sherrilyn Kenyon which was a pretty good read. Now I am reading Nahtaia: A Faery's Taleon wattpad.

[Rebecca]

I finished Cloak and silence and now I'm reading Fire Inside by Kristen Ashley.

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I'm currently reading the Nine Kingdoms books by Lynn Kurland. I'm currently on Dreamspinner, the last in the series. This series is in the realm of high fantasy (there are elves, dragons, magic, and mayhem) and has an endearing sweetness to it. I like to think of it as a mix of Dragon Lance with a heavy dose of Romance tossed in. There aren't really any sexy times, but there are tons of moments heavily laden with romantic poignancy.

If anyone gives them a whirl I would be interested in hearing what you think.

[Bec]

I went off reading for a while. Well actual books, and mainly read amateur stuff on fictionpress or fanfiction. I have gotten back into it with a flourish though.

Currently I am reading 'Angelfall' by Susan Ee, which I am really enjoying so far. I also read 'The Gospel of Loki' by Joanne Harris not that long ago, and absolutely loved it.

[Anna]

I just finished reading the first three books in the Lunar Chronicles by Melissa Meyer (first one is called Cinder https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...). I really liked them!

For a YA series it's well done. The characters are cool, and common obnoxious tropes tend to either be avoided or turned a little on their head in interesting ways.

The first book was good, but I think I liked the second and third ones even better. I totally recommend people checking it out. Quite enjoyable. I've actually been a little bummed the last couple of days because I'm done with all the ones that are out and I miss the characters.

[Amy]

I just finished a steamy little short story that I just adored:

The Witch in the Almond Tree
(The Witch's Garden Series Book 1) by C. S. E. Cooney

Blend fairy tale (where the witch is the hero) and ghost story with a bit of Pratchettesque humor, throw in a generous dollop of smut and you have this beautiful little story. I devoured it in one sitting.

I'm eagerly awaiting the next story in the series. Highly recommended!

[Brittany]

I just finished The Last Hour of Gann by R. Lee Smith. Such a fantastic book. I would definitely consider it an epic (it's nearly 1000 pages!) sci-fi romance. There are triggery things in this book. A lot of triggery things, actually, so it's definitely not for everyone, just fyi. But this was one of those books I couldn't put down and lost a lot of sleep over because I couldn't stop reading. So, so good.

[Viktoria]

Amy wrote: "I just finished a steamy little short story that I just adored:

The Witch in the Almond Tree
(The Witch's Garden Series Book 1) by C. S. E. Cooney

Blend fairy tale (where the witch is the hero) a..."

Thanks, this sounds delightful. :)

[Hailey]

I've just finished book #1 in Lillith SaintCrows Jill Kismet series and am going through the next in the 6 boo omnibus.

Highly recommend this or her other series for Dante Valentine. Both are available in a nice Omnibus addition so you don't have to scramble to get all the books.

[Amber]

I finished Black Lotuswhich was a pretty good thriller novella so now I am reading Midnight's Childrenfor a book club official buddy read which starts tomorrow at my book club here on goodreads called the Reading for Pleasure book club and its pretty good thus far.

[James]

I'm reading after reading

Both have romance and a strong female lead character!

[Amber]

I finished reading Midnight's Children which was an amazing read and I'll be reading The Infectsnext.

[Jennifer]

Cupcakes and Ink
Clipped Wings
Between the Cracks
Inked Armor
Cracks in the Armor

I've read this series by Helena Hunting and absolutely loved it! Smart. Sexy. Cheeky. Emotional. Dramatic. Dark. Erotic... Lots of ink... and steel!

"Clipped Wings" and "Inked Armour" are the full length novels.
The others offer a few chapters into the main characters (Hayden & Tenley) and couple of supporting characters (Chris & Sarah) . You don't need to read them to appreciate the novels but they did add some depth and perspective to them...

[Viktoria]

Has anyone read Leviathan Wakes? Just started the 3rd in the series and it keeps getting better. There's not much romance or sex (although that changes in the 2nd book). So why should you read this? It's damn fine SciFi, and I don't mean SyFy.

Below is my husband's review (I'm too lazy to write my own :P):

Awesome book. If I had to use one word... awesome. I'm not the type of person to pick up a book just because of a review on Amazon, however, this is exactly how I found myself buying this book. While looking for a new "space" book, this showed up in the recommendations. I read A review. One. I didn't want any spoilers so reading multiple reviews increases the chance. That review was so glowing... words dropped like "Space Opera" and "Immense Vision", that it actually made me a bit skeptical. I got the book anyway... hey, it has cool cover art :P

This book was great. It had action, scope, vision, all with a bit of noir, mixed up with a solar system sized problem. Quarter way through the book, I was telling my wife, "This NEEDS to be a movie". Half way through the book I said, "No, this needs to be a mini-series on cable". Three quarters of the way through I realized this needs to be a major motion picture with two sequels and made for HBO mini-series that would fill in the gaps between movies.

I loved this book, can you tell? I plan on picking up Caliban's War (book II in The Expanse) and then immediately jumping into book III, Abaddon's Gate.

[Michele]

The Expanse soon coming to SyFy next year - oh yes, that SyFy. James SA Corey tweets about it and updates on their website, they have been in H'wood lately working on it. So excited amd looking forward to this one.

[Viktoria]

Michele wrote: "The Expanse soon coming to SyFy next year - oh yes, that SyFy. James SA Corey tweets about it and updates on their website, they have been in H'wood lately working on it. So excited amd looking for..."

Thanks for the update! I'm thrilled and a little scared. *fingers crossed*

[Goosegirl]

@michele

I love your profile pic! I was so into that movie years ago, and still laugh like crazy when I watch it.

[Lisa]

I am currently reading "Fallen" by Lauren Kate because I saw it suggested on a discussion in this group. Enjoying it very much so far. Then I am excited for "Spirited Away" by Angela Campbell. Has anyone here read Ms. Campbell's books? They are very good, but I can never find many people who have read them to discuss them.

[Amber]

I finished Son of No Oneby Sherrilyn Kenyon and am now reading The Green Mile by Stephen King and The Finisherby David Baldacci

[Emily]

So I felt like my reading habits were taking a dive into the deep end of the smutty pool, and I was feeling the need for a mental palate cleanser:The Dawning of the Day


My mom used to love the Ogilvie books so I think I picked it up out of nostalgia for her, and it was just what I needed :)

Now I'm back in the fun pool with Ilona Andrews most recent Kate Daniels tale!

[Alegna]

I'm 20 pages in on The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. Seems interesting so far. Will update when I'm done.

[Alicia]

I just finished Indexing - which I only read because I am trialling the Kindle Unlimited thing and this was the only book I could see that I was remotely interested in... It's good, although not as good as the other books of hers that I have read.

[Malaraa]

Alicia wrote: "I just finished Indexing - which I only read because I am trialling the Kindle Unlimited thing and this was the only book I could see that I was remotely interested in... It's good,..."

Alicia, (and anyone else on unlimited trials) here's some suggestions for a couple things I found there. If steampunk interests you, try Chasing the Star Garden or Shadows of Asphodel.

Looking for more of a traditional fantasy or adventure feel? try The Sentinel Mage or The Laurentine Spy.

And a fun space-adventure series (but not much romance focus) is James Alan Gardner's League of Peoples starting with Expendable.

Mostly middling good, not exceptional, but I enjoyed them all. I'm also fairly easy to please, though :)

[Bec]

So I just finished reading 'Scarlet' A.C. Gaughen. I believe it is a YA, but I found it really fun and easy to read. The basic premise is Robin Hood were Will Scarlet is actually a girl.