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The first two were pretty good reads. I have to give it to Maya Banks. This isn't my thing, but she does a good job. I do love Burn so far! :)
Regina wrote: "I don't remember Tell the Wolves I'm Home being slow in the beginning. I just remember loving it so much. Stacia, how is your mom?When should we fit in Covet? It isn't due until September, so ..."
I can do Covet later in the month.
My mom is holding her own but nothing's really changing. She's still in the hospital. At least she's not getting worse, I guess.
Me Before You really gets you thinking about your views on certain issues, which was unexpected.
I had to move Covet to the 24th. I have so much catching up to do.
Regina wrote: "I don't remember Tell the Wolves I'm Home being slow in the beginning. I just remember loving it so much. Stacia, how is your mom?When should we fit in Covet? It isn't due until September, so ..."
I have the arc of
I need to read. I don't want anything sad.
I don't recall Girl You Left Behind as being sad, but I read it almost a year ago, so I might be forgetting something. We are doing the Linda Howard on the 26th, so I'd need to space out Covet away from that by a few days.
Just finished
and it was a fun read but I was disappointed that the space/alien side wasn't more expanded upon. It read closer to pnr than sci-fi for the first half, then we got all the sci-fi stuff dumped on us in the second half. But the romance was cute and I like how it's set up for book 2, so I'm looking forward to reading it.
I would prefer to do Covet early September anyway or late August?, given the release date. I bet it is a quick read.I am guessing lack of change as to anything is hard and frustrating.
I am so enmeshed and stressed by
it is funny and the satire is funny -- but I am really stressed as to what is going to happen and what has happened! I fell asleep listening to it last night. The audio is really fantastic.
Regina wrote: "I am in no rush for Magic Rises, so whenever. Thank you!!Lori I agree with you about the Night Huntress World books. Although that shower scene was hot!
Tellulah, I am enjoying
, Regina! I love that book so much. Yes, I remember feeling much the same way. Can't wait to hear how you feel about the ending.
Read some absolute crap m/m book which I've forgotten the title of. What got me was that it actually set up an interesting world but that became really secondary to the sex sex and more sex. I found myself desperately wishing for plot at many points. Also, it was very confusing. I often found myself going back to reread passages to understand where they were or what they were doing. And this was pubbed by a fairly large house.Hopefully,
will make me happy.
Courtney wrote: "Hope you enjoy, Lisa!"Finished
and LOVED it!! *sigh* Curran/Kate - they're just a fantastic team/couple - love they way they spar and love and their timing. I can gush all day. And ready to jump back in and read it all over again LOL.I also felt much the same way as you, Regina, about
. It made me LOL so many times and at times kept me at the edge, wanting to punch somebody, like a gnat. The audio is the best!Now I've started
for a group read. Also, a bit of a palette cleanser with a genre change.
I am reading
, and I love it so far!
LOL -- a gnat Lisa. :-)I was only lukewarm on Gone Girl -- check out my review when you are done and let me know what you think.
I loved Gillian Flynn's earlier book
Lisa wrote: "Courtney wrote: "Hope you enjoy, Lisa!"Finished
and LOVED it!! *sigh* Curran/Kate - they're just a fantastic team/couple - love they way they spar and love and th..."I cannot wait to read Magic Rises and Gone Girl :)
Finished
, which was pretty amusing but I doubt I'll continue the series.Now I'm going to read
.
I am reading a kingdom of dreams. by Judith McNaughton
Vanessa wrote: "I am reading a kingdom of dreams. by Judith McNaughton"That is such a good one, Vanessa. I hope you like it!
I am reading way too many books at once:
and listening to
Regina wrote: "I am reading way too many books at once: and listening to "How is The Hero, Regina? Is that series looking up?
I finished
yesterday, and I'm reading
, the next one in the series, now. I love these books.I love finding a new to me author that has a back list!
So glad to see much love for both Kate/Curran and
. Love gushing about all those books with people.Read
and I liked it just not as much as I've loved the rest of the series. I felt like it was biding time to the showdown. A bit obvious with the reveals and also, wanted more Logan.
I'm a quarter of the way into Hero and Gunmetal Magic, i'm enjoying both... It was my husbands birthday today so I haven't had much luck reading. Now it seems i'm coming down with something. I don't feel so good.
I'm still only about 35% too, in Gunmetal. It's good, but it's been a crazy weekend.
I finished
and
...all which I enjoyed enough. Hope everyone had a nice weekend. Mine was extremely busy and I barely had to time sneak much reading in.
Hey all... I'm going to be sporadic again with posting here and reviews.My sister was hit by a drunk driver early Sat morning (6a). No skid marks - he ran a red light that had been red for a long time. Her injuries were considered life-threatening at the scene, and she's been in Trauma ICU. She had her seat belt on, but her Dodge Caravan mini-van was hit so hard just behind the driver's seat, that it tipped on its side and was dragged and spun for aways. She was partially ejected through the passenger's side when witnesses got to her. EMTs had to cut open the van to get her out.
She's already had some reconstructive facial and arm surgery by plastic surgeons and a surgery to put a pin in the pinkie finger of her other hand. Her left side is more banged up than the right.
Around 10p PT, she was moved to a regular hospital room. But it makes me a little nervous, because she hasn't even been out of bed yet, and she's still really in-and-out with the meds and the pain.
BTW, Felony DUI with a distinction for causing severe injuries - the drunk driver, who walked away with only minor injuries (of course), is in jail.
SO... right now, I have my middle niece (17) and my youngest niece (8). It's been a long couple of days - being awakened by my BIL just after 6a when he tells me my sister's been in a really bad car accident and please come to the scene right now... not the way to start any day, and certainly one of my hardest mornings.
Trying to read, as I can 'cuz I know it helps me. But those of you with kids know how challenging that can be! Plus, spending time at the hospital means my Kindle Fire HD is being used to occupy my youngest niece to play games and take her mind off of what's going on and how she can't see her mom yet.
Thanks for letting me vent a little here.
Lori oh my god!!! I am so angry for you and her family. I wish I could say something worthwhile. Will she walk and look the same when she gets past this stage? Are you and she both missing work? You are an angel to be there. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you are able to somewhat take care of yourself. It may be worth it to buy another kindle to get you through this. Sounds like you need a lawyer or her husband does. Definitely shop around and get references. I have more comments about that I can message you when you are ready.
So awful Lori. I hope your sister gets the best nurses and doctors ever...and the idiot drink driver gets the strictest judge ever.
I am so sorry, Lori. That is just horrible. I can not fathom what you're going through right now. My thoughts are with you as well.
Wow Lori! I'm so sorry! I'll totally keep you in my thoughts and hope that she heals quickly.
Lori I am so sorry. I hope your sis makes a speedy recovery and they throw the book at the bastard who did this.
Hugs to you Lori and best wishes for your sister to heal quickly. No words to describe how horrible that is. How are her kids doing?
I just finished Love In the Afternoon. Cool thing-- I posted my review on Tumblr and Lisa Kleypas liked it! That was pretty cool :DNow I'm working on the 2nd book in the Gravity series.
Lori, I can't imagine how stressed out you must feel right now. Take care of you and yours and I hope you all get some good news soon. We're here if you need to vent.
Crystal wrote: "I just finished Love In the Afternoon. Cool thing-- I posted my review on Tumblr and Lisa Kleypas liked it! That was pretty cool :DNow I'm working on the 2nd book in the Gravity series."
That must have been a fun moment to see that the author liked what you had to say. :)
Lori, I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. You all are in my prayers and thoughts.
It was a fun moment. I had to double check it and make sure it was really her before I let myself be excited.Lori!! Oh no, you poor thing. I am so sorry to hear that. I'll be praying for a fast recovery for your sister.
Crystal wrote: "I just finished Love In the Afternoon. Cool thing-- I posted my review on Tumblr and Lisa Kleypas liked it! That was pretty cool :DNow I'm working on the 2nd book in the Gravity series."
That is such a good feeling! Congrats!
Lori McD wrote: "Hey all... I'm going to be sporadic again with posting here and reviews.My sister was hit by a drunk driver early Sat morning (6a). No skid marks - he ran a red light that had been red for a long..."
Oh Lori, i'm so very sorry for your sister and your family. That just makes my heart break. I hope you know you can vent here anytime and please let us know her progress and of course if there is anything we can do for you. You're family is in our thoughts.
Crystal wrote: "I just finished Love In the Afternoon. Cool thing-- I posted my review on Tumblr and Lisa Kleypas liked it! That was pretty cool :DNow I'm working on the 2nd book in the Gravity series."
That's always fun! Hey Crystal :)
I'm still reading
, half way thru and I have to say I love the Andrea and Raphael moments the best. Plus Andrea is just a kick ass girl! So fun!I'm really enjoying
, it's a lot better than the last two. Although, I agree that this storyline is recycled from her Virgin River Series, but I still love how she writes small town characters. Having been to and driven past the Brannon area, I can just picture Thunder Point in my head. Love it!
That's awesome, Crystal...especially from Lisa Kleypas!
Kay wrote: "That's awesome, Crystal...especially from Lisa Kleypas!"Leea wrote: "That's always fun! Hey Crystal :)
"
Hey Leea! And yes, it was ladies!
Leea wrote: "I'm still reading , half way thru and I have to say I love the Andrea and Raphael moments the best. Plus Andrea is just a kick ass girl! So fun!I'm really enjoy..."
That's exactly how I felt, Leea. I wish there had been even more Andrea/Raphael moments! They are soooo good together.
I'm reading
for my buddy read with Crystal. Also still reading
.
Marcella wrote: "."I hear so many people like this series. Is it BDSM?
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I loved these books. Maybe I am in the minority on that one.