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Haha. If you don't hear from me, you'll know I dissolved into a puddle from the heat of the book.
Dawn wrote: "Listening to A Righteous Kill by Kerrigan Byrne."
I enjoyed that one! Hope there's more to come in the series. I really liked Hero's family.

Penni...you just must read The 'Burg series.

Penni...you just must read The 'Burg series."
I take it that's a KA series? I'm not too far into MM yet, but I think I'll like her writing style. This one has sorta up and down reviews - people not liking Gwen. I'm loving her sort of over the top out there character. Where would be the fun if she was straight laced, normal and sane?





Penni...you just must read The 'Burg series."
I take it that's a KA series?..."
I highly recommend her Colorado Mountain series. I've only read the 1st book in that series,

I'm not a big fan of biker stories or rock band stories, so her Rock Chick series is probably not for me. The first book of her 'Burg series on my Kindle, just haven't gotten to it yet.


I've just started Love a Little Sideways






I finished listening to The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva and it was excellent. I also finished reading Crave The Night by Lara Adrian and enjoyed it, though it leaned more to the romance side of things versus the action.
I'm now reading Red, White & Screwed by Holly Bush and listening to Take Me by J. Kenner, which I'm not enjoying. Thankfully, I've only got an hour left.
I'm now reading Red, White & Screwed by Holly Bush and listening to Take Me by J. Kenner, which I'm not enjoying. Thankfully, I've only got an hour left.




Sheri wrote: "Just finished reading
and must say it was well worth the wait. I absolutely love Iris Johansen. She has such an awesome style of writing. Tomorrow I will continue ..."
Wow Sheri...you're up to #8!! I envy that.

Wow Sheri...you're up to #8!! I envy that.

Lynne wrote: "Finished The One & Only; did not enjoy it. First time I've read Emily Giffin. Now reading Voyager by Diana Gabaldon. Yes! Back in the w..."
What was the problem with The One and Only?
What was the problem with The One and Only?
Sheri wrote: "yeah I am loving these books. I can't get enough of them. the suspense factor is awesome"
Based on book 1, I agree! I will continue as soon as I can. I just can't seem to find enough time left over after I work in my required reads. (as in MRs, BRs, Challenge reads, ARCs, etc.)
Based on book 1, I agree! I will continue as soon as I can. I just can't seem to find enough time left over after I work in my required reads. (as in MRs, BRs, Challenge reads, ARCs, etc.)

Dawn wrote: "Sandra, do you like doing ARC's? I have been thinking of offering to do them, I am just not certain about the process. It is a lot different than reading/listening for review which I started doing..."
Yes & No, Dawn. Sometimes you get really good ones & sometimes it's a chore to read them & then write a nice but honest review. Know what I mean? I've gotten a lot better about screening or choosing & picking what I agree to take now. I do have authors that I love & can't wait to receive their ARCs and that's fun. But I first started out accepting everything and had to stop doing that.
Yes & No, Dawn. Sometimes you get really good ones & sometimes it's a chore to read them & then write a nice but honest review. Know what I mean? I've gotten a lot better about screening or choosing & picking what I agree to take now. I do have authors that I love & can't wait to receive their ARCs and that's fun. But I first started out accepting everything and had to stop doing that.


Dawn wrote: "I had heard reading ARC's is really like proof reading. Seems more involved. And, yes! I do know what you mean. I often get free audiobooks Teton both authors and narrators for an honest review. Th..."
ARCs can sometimes feel like proof reading but that's rare for me and I read a lot of them. Most of mine come from NetGalley or authors whom I have a previous reading relationship. My role in these instances isn't as an editor...it's to evaluate the story. If it's an uncorrected proof, I don't bother with even noticing proofreading issues as that's not the point.
As Sandra said, initially, I was accepting everything and, at times, it was painful. I've since stopped doing that. Too many good books and too little time to waste.
ARCs can sometimes feel like proof reading but that's rare for me and I read a lot of them. Most of mine come from NetGalley or authors whom I have a previous reading relationship. My role in these instances isn't as an editor...it's to evaluate the story. If it's an uncorrected proof, I don't bother with even noticing proofreading issues as that's not the point.
As Sandra said, initially, I was accepting everything and, at times, it was painful. I've since stopped doing that. Too many good books and too little time to waste.
Dawn wrote: "Thanks for the info. I did join NetGalley I just haven't done anything about it yet."
It can be addictive. I'm still digging out of a hole I created. Lesson learned.
It can be addictive. I'm still digging out of a hole I created. Lesson learned.

I've been reading Life After Life, not sure what I think of it yet. I usually love Kate Atkinson, but this book is written a little strangely.


Dawn wrote: "I had heard reading ARC's is really like proof reading. Seems more involved. And, yes! I do know what you mean. I often get free audiobooks Teton both authors and narrators for an honest review. Th..."
I love getting ARC's Dawn - now that I have a good working relationship with some authors that I know. It can be like celebrating Christmas morn early! lol But in the beginning, it's became a struggle. Editing isn't part of reading an ARC (I do some actual Editing also) - ARC's for me is reading to get the plot & characterization & story and then write a review. I got some BAD ones at the start - ones that put me to sleep...it happens. Hence, the being more picky now. But you got to start somewhere!
I love getting ARC's Dawn - now that I have a good working relationship with some authors that I know. It can be like celebrating Christmas morn early! lol But in the beginning, it's became a struggle. Editing isn't part of reading an ARC (I do some actual Editing also) - ARC's for me is reading to get the plot & characterization & story and then write a review. I got some BAD ones at the start - ones that put me to sleep...it happens. Hence, the being more picky now. But you got to start somewhere!







Sheri wrote: "I started reading Kill For Me this morning and love that it picked up right where Scream for me left off"
You're killing me:)
You're killing me:)



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Oh, in a "this was deliciously creepy" way, or a "man, that was just gross, where's the brain bleach" way? I haven't read any of his new stuff since "Cell" and wasn't impressed with that Stand retread.
I finished Red, White & Screwed by Holly Bush and loved it! Review to come.
I'm now reading Double Up by Vanessa North.
I'm now reading Double Up by Vanessa North.


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And, my first KA. Finally.