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[Leea, Escape Artist]

I'm going to try . Kay is going to join me so if anyone else wants to join us - that would be fun!!

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Had some time to read this morning and the first chapter of Keegans Lady was heartbreaking. 14%, Chap 4 now. How far did you get Kay? Thoughts?

[Kay]

I'm really enjoying it! The prologue was hard to read and the first meeting inside the barn was rough! Both their backgrounds are sad. I look forward to reading how they will work it out between them. I'm about 40% but probably won't be able to read anymore until tonight.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

Tellulah wrote: "Stacia (waiting on tomorrow) wrote: "Oh, and I started and I'm in love. One of my friends told me to read it a while back and I really should have listened to her..."

It truly was a wonderful book. I loved the push and pull between happy moments and serious moments. Nicholas/Viv was a great character. Not really a spoiler, but I'll tag it because it's a describing a scene. (view spoiler)[His sense of humor was infectious, but I loved the times when he and Fred would be somewhere alone and he'd pull her into him and I could almost visualize that quiet tension of when you're in someone's personal space and there's this charge between the two of you. One of the most intimate moments I thought was when she'd been helping to dress him and was standing between his legs while he was in drag and she saw through the costume to who he was. It was very powerful. (hide spoiler)]

Anyway, I feel like kicking myself for not reading the book sooner. I had the feeling I'd love it because the person who rec'd it to me has some of the same "happy factors" that I do. But the book cover kept throwing me off for looking cheap and tacky. After reading the book I got it. The picture matches one of Nicolas' specific looks, so it fits.

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Kay wrote: "I'm really enjoying it! The prologue was hard to read and the first meeting inside the barn was rough! Both their backgrounds are sad. I look forward to reading how they will work it out between th..."

Ahhh i'm only 21% into it. It's a beautiful weather here, 70's so i'm taking the boys to the park again. I hope to read more tonight, jims working late.

[D.G.]

Hmmm...I'm tempted to pick up 'Keegan's Lady'. It sounds good!

Now I'm listening to . So far so good.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

Okay, back to . I finished this and Painted Faces close together yesterday and forgot to come back to talk about either until now.

I liked it well enough as an erotica, but not so much as a sci-fi. The sex itself went into the realm of some good "if you could do whatever you wanted to" fantasies. I saw a lot of missed potential with the world building, but the actual world vibe was dark and gritty, which I was a fan of. Even though the "underground fighting" thing has been a bit of an overdone trend (although I guess it's not quite so underground in this book), it's still one I don't mind reading. I have a thing for men who can fight.

Loved Jasper but thought Noelle (view spoiler)[was very self-sabotaging. She had her own reasons, but that doesn't mean I like reading about those types of characters. I'm not sure if I bought the connection. He picks this girl up and is instantly wanting to mark her, but I wasn't sure why. Because she was sexually repressed and wanted to break free? Is that a reason you fall for someone?

I didn't mind the amount of actual sex for the page count, but thought there were too many scenes of starting and not really finishing which added too much to the total lump sum of time spent being sexual. Jasper and Noelle didn't actually have but a couple of full-on sexual encounters together, and the buildup of Lex and Noelle having a strong connection was almost strangely pointless when they never hooked up in detail outside of the foursome (I don't count the stage show because that was for Jasper/Dallas and wasn't really described other than to say what they ended up doing).

Something about both Lex and Noelle as characters rubbed me the wrong way. Lex struck me as a spoiled brat, and Noelle struck me as too needy, when the entire point of the story was emphasizing that she could take her sexual freedom. TBH, Dallas and Lex as a couple don't interest me at all. (hide spoiler)]

I am most interested in Ace and Rachel's story. Maddox seems like he might be interesting as well. Same with Bren (was that his name? I don't know if I got it right).

It looks like I was only complaining but I liked more about the story than I disliked (still not sure though if I'll go 3 stars or 3.5...I'm leaning toward 3 for wishing the author had tightened up the cohesiveness between the story and the erotica). I've always been partial to the exhibitionist fantasy, so the freedom of sexuality out in the open like that is always enjoyable for me to read.

[Leea, Escape Artist]

D.G. wrote: "Hmmm...I'm tempted to pick up 'Keegan's Lady'. It sounds good!

Now I'm listening to . So far so good."

Join us DG... I would be fun!!

[Kay]

DG, you should join us. I am really enjoying it so far.

I am marking Painted Faces to my TBR list...it sounds very interesting.

Stacia, I agree with you about Beyond Shame. I would have liked more world building. The majority of the time was spent in Sector 4 but felt like it could have been anywhere. For me, I was curious to read more but a few days later, I can't remember much about the characters. But I will probably pick up the series again if I want a SMUT escape.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

....and last post about what I'm reading.

I was bored last night with the galley I was reading, so I switched and decided to randomly read a kindle freebie which had been sitting on my reader for over a year because I never read my freebies (it's sad...I collect them and they sit there).

So I tried and ended up reading it all the way through in one sitting til about 3 in the morning. I shut off my reader, went to sleep, and woke up still thinking about it - in both a good and a bad way.

There have only been maybe 2 or 3 instances ever which have forced me not to rate a book because I'm so completely confused about my feelings. This was one of them. The book was so engaging that I could not put it down, yet it was so wrong and so idiotic on quite a few levels. I was rooting for a couple to end up together who I shouldn't have been rooting for, and I feel downright ashamed of myself for even thinking it because to do so was an insult to women everywhere. O.o

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

Kay wrote: "The majority of the time was spent in Sector 4 but felt like it could have been anywhere..."

THIS. Exactly.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

Oh, one more thing about Beyond Shame. I'm in the middle of trying to get my thoughts together for review and realized I forgot to mention something.

We went from one scene where Jasper and Dallas are handling their low-down and dirty business for their "gang," then I could almost hear a narrator in my head saying, "...and back at the crib..." because were shaken out of that and back into the swing of Noelle wanting to get laid.

Transitions are your friend.

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Can't wait to read your review, Stacia. I agree with all your comments.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

I literally just finished writing it, but won't post it until tonight because I have to go get dinner started and don't have time to proof for errors.

Anyway, sorry if I monopolized the page. Kay, I hope you get the chance to read Painted Faces sometime. :)

[Leea, Escape Artist]

You didn't monopolize the page, I'm sorry I haven't been around the chat with you about Beyond Shame, I think the series as a whole has promise. Let me know when you're getting ready to start the second book.

[Lori]

Put The Duke 's Tattoo on my list...

Read 2 Suzanne Brockmann book's in her Tall, Dark, and Deadly series and . Have to say these books aren't as good as the Troubleshooter series. But hard to go too wrong with hot Navy SEALs. I just found some of her plot points unrealistic and heavy handed. Can't win em all.

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Nothing like Brockmann's Troubleshooters :)

[D.G.]

I wish I could join you ladies but lately I'm only listening to audio. It's just working better with my new commute.

I think I'll try to read books during the weekend so I can work on my TBR!

[D.G.]

A friend just told me that they will be re-recording the first 4 books in the Troubleshooter series with the dual narration. I think I'll wait until those audios come out before starting the series.

[Regina]

Oh interesting! I will say that ##3 and 4 are still really good with the old narrator. Hopefully the team is able to improve on 1 and 2. I know you won't like the heroine of #2.

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

I'm starting .

[Dee]

I liked SB's Tall Dark and Dangerous series when they were released, but they are seriously dated nwo - I think Prince Joe (the first one) came out in the 90's - so they are like 20 years old (I remember reading them in like grade 8/9) - total cheesy harlequin romance

[Dee]

I finished up In Bed with Mr. Wrong - it totally hit all my sweet contemporary romance buttons, with THANKFULLY no BDSM crap (not that I mind it occasionally, but I hate that all the books I was picking up for a while had that)

[Leea, Escape Artist]

I finished and it was very good. I then read a short , I just read the short by Anderson about Patrick and it was very good.

Happy Friday True Love!

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

I just finished and...hmm...lots of cringe-worthy wtfery present, but it was an interesting trip.

I think it's time for me to get off the erotic mind fuck train for the week. I read a few of these books this week. Time to get back to normalcy.

Going to see if I can refocus on and finish up

[D.G.]

Regina wrote: "Oh interesting! I will say that ##3 and 4 are still really good with the old narrator. Hopefully the team is able to improve on 1 and 2. I know you won't like the heroine of #2."

The first 6 books are narrated by 5 different narrators. I know I didn't care for the narration in #1 and that's one of the reasons the book has been languishing on my TBR.

In long series, it's doubtful that I'd like all the heroines. :) The PsyChangeling series probably has one of my most hated heroines and I love that series.

[Regina]

3 through 6 are some of my favorite in the series and I listened only to this a series. I guess my point is the narrators did not detract from my enjoyment.

I didn't known you read #1.

[Kay]

Leea wrote: "I finished and it was very good. I then read a short , I just read the short by Anderson about Patrick and it was very..."

I also finished these books...so good! I don't know what to read next. I hope everyone is having a good Saturday!

[Samantha]

I finished . I look forward to book 3. The author needed a good editor but the story reminded me of the fever series in too many ways.

I need a bit of edge today so I'm reading

[Samantha]

Stacia (waiting on tomorrow) wrote: "Oh, one more thing about Beyond Shame. I'm in the middle of trying to get my thoughts together for review and realized I forgot to mention something.

We went from one scene where Jasper and Dallas..."

I look forward to reading your review.

[Tellulah]

Got off NG and really enjoyed it. The title was misleading because its not a witchy fantasy at all. It deals with memory and transcendence and data and obsession. Kind of reminded me of a lighter version of John Fowles' The Magus which I loved way back when and now want to go and reread.

[Leea, Escape Artist]

That looks good Tellulah!

I'm going to try,

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

That looks good, Leea.

[Leea, Escape Artist]

You should join me :)

Kay read them and I was looking for something to read next.

[Regina]

That does look really interesting Tellulah. But I can't take on any more books. Sorry I have just been gone. I feel like a stalker. I am here reading, I just feel like I have nothing to say! (oddly enough, lol)

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

Leea wrote: "You should join me :)

Kay read them and I was looking for something to read next."

I wish I could, but I'm knee deep in Kristen Ashley. There's no tearing myself away. Lol

[Ian]

I'm reading The Dark Unwinding at the moment. It's steam punk with a dark undercurrent of something...almost malevolence. Like the Mad Hatters Tea Party...or that hunter episode of Gilligan's Island.

Just started Once in a Lifetime by Jill Shalvis, which is very much a safe read for me. More comfort than challenge.

and finished the chicken book. Carousel Sun. It was interesting, but hard going. I don't think it works on its own...you have to read book one to get this one (I didn't and was confused for most of the book). It had a bit of a carnie feel to it and for some reason when I think carnie, I think, 'oh...Stacia might like this.' lol.

One thing...Carousel Sun illustrates the importance of a good cover. I wouldn't have given this book a second thought if the cover didn't catch my attention.

[Dee]

i just finished Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes - it was a kinda quirky lite romance/mystery - but a good read - there were a few bits that irked me - (view spoiler)[like I didn't think that she necessarily mourned her mother - since the entire book took place in the week following her death, and she had a few TSTL moments (hide spoiler)] - but I'm probably going to continue the series

[Ian]

Dee wrote: "i just finished Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes

I've had the next in the series sitting on my Kindle for a couple of months...I really enjoyed this book and need to get onto book 2 before it gets consigned to the Deep Dark TBR of Despair.

I read another of her books...Chosen and found it hard going but this book was fun.

[Dee]

maybe we should do a buddy read Ian - I don't know if I can do it anytime in the next month...but yeah...

[Ian]

Dee wrote: "maybe we should do a buddy read Ian - I don't know if I can do it anytime in the next month...but yeah..."

Sounds like a plan. Just name the date and the location, and I'll be there.

[Dee]

we need to get some others to read book 1 so they can join it...bonus - its FREE on kindle right now!!!

[Kay]

I finished a short novella and started . Leea, I hope you like Coming Home.

Happy Sunday everyone!! We went to a bday party earlier today. Now, back home and watching the NFL playoffs. Crossing my fingers that the 49ers beat Seattle.

[Dee]

nooo, goo SEATTLE!!

[D.G.]

Go Seattle!

The Broncos already won so at least one of my picks will be making it to the Super Bowl.

[D.G.]

No, Regina I haven't read #1 (Troubleshooters) but I can tell within a few minutes if a narration won't work for me. I'm very picky with the narrations. :)

[Kay]

May the best team win! Go 49ers! LOL

[D.G.]

I think I've found a way to balance my audio listening with ebook reading. I decided to read ebooks during the weekend and listen during the week.

So far, I've read two ebooks this week , which had an interesting premise but the author didn't sold me completely on it. Now I'm reading , very good so far.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

I live in Bronco country, so my husband is happy ATM.

Now to see who wins the next game...

[Kay]

Congrats Seahawks. That was a good game.