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[Ian]

Just wanna say...How (not) to Kiss a Toad was really, really bad.
I just started On What Grounds which is a sort of rec from Lisa Kay...a minor deity in the Goodreads world.

[Kay]

I finished and I didn't really like it. I think this author's storytelling is just not for me.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

I finished and really enjoyed it. I can't even nail down a genre but it's written in PNR format (one couple per book and some steam), but reads more like high fantasy with a slight nod to steampunk. Vampire bunnies, clockwork guardian snakes and crazy carnies...it's all very surreal.

Starting and I'm liking it so far.

[Gwennie, Mrs. Bookworm]

That sounds super interesting! I'm checking that one out!

[Regina]

I finished . I loved he beginning 2/3 but thought the last third dragged and should have been edited out.

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

I'm reading .

[Samantha]

Let me know what you think of that, Angie.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

He can build a bed, Angie. Is it sad that this is what I remember about the book?

[Regina]

LMAO!!!!! I remember loving the first half of the book and being bored out of my mind and skimming the last 1/2 of the book.

I don't like perfect heroes. Give me a scared messed up guy with good intentions any day.

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

Samantha - I'll let you know. :)

Stacia - I'm not sure if that's sad or not. I'm not finished yet. LOL

I'm only a quarter of the way through, so I may change my mind, but it's clear to me that PC's forte is a historical setting. I think her attention to detail is nice in the historical setting, because I wasn't there and I don't know what it was like. But it's not as beneficial in contemps, because I can picture a lot of the stuff for myself. Does that make any sense?

[Regina]

Angie it does make sense.

[Samantha]

Angie wrote: "Samantha - I'll let you know. :)

Stacia - I'm not sure if that's sad or not. I'm not finished yet. LOL

I'm only a quarter of the way through, so I may change my mind, but it's clear to me that PC..."

Exactly why I want to hear your thoughts. That was my first book by her. I wonder would I like her historicals more.

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

Samantha wrote: "Angie wrote: "Samantha - I'll let you know. :)

Stacia - I'm not sure if that's sad or not. I'm not finished yet. LOL

I'm only a quarter of the way through, so I may change my mind, but it's clear..."

Her historicals are among some of the best books I've read. The first one in the MacKinnon's Rangers series, , is my favorite by her.

This book does not seem to be picking up for me. I will at least read the second one in the series because I hate to judge a series by one book.

Except Gabriel's Inferno. I will never be able to read the second book in that series. LOL

[Dee]

Samantha wrote: "Angie wrote: "Samantha - I'll let you know. :)

Stacia - I'm not sure if that's sad or not. I'm not finished yet. LOL

I'm only a quarter of the way through, so I may change my mind, but it's clear..."

and we had some pretty interesting discussions about PC's contemps ;)

[Samantha]

Haha. I read the first and second book in this series. Not sure if want to try again. LOL.

Haha. I felt the same way about Gabriel's Inferno and then I read book 2. Better...much better.

[Samantha]

We sure did, Dee.

[Leea, Escape Artist]

I still need to read PC's Contemporaries.

I haven't read much this weekend, it's been busy but fun.

I'm about 38% into and they're (view spoiler)[ just getting to the island and Perry was freaked out (and me too) on the boat. I don't want them to step foot on the island but have hot wild monkey set on the boat. haha! It's about time these two do more than kiss. (hide spoiler)]

[Crystal]

Just finished . Ahh, guilty pleasures. LOL

[Lori]

I haven't read any of Pamela Clare's contemporary books, either. It's mainly the I-Team series, right? I just bought the 1st one. I wonder if it's like Maya Banks' KGI series? IMO, MB's KGI series is OK; I wasn't thrilled with book 1 (found it cheesy and schmaltzy with a too perfect heroine). I haven't been able to read book 2 yet because of it.

I'm trying to finish up , but it's been a tough haul. I haven't been feeling quite like myself lately, so it's been tough to read. Maybe it's just the hotter weather? I had to turn on the A/C this weekend with 90+ degrees going on. And I've been wanting to be out and about in the sunshine.

Maybe it's just work deadlines. In the middle of the end of a software release cycle - getting stuff ready for reviewers and testing and making updates based on edits and reviews.

Anyway, being much slower in my reading these days!

[Regina]

Lori I hear you. Real life gets in the way.

That is disappointing about the KGI series. I felt that way about Shannon K Butcher's romantic suspense sereis too. I read the first two in the I-Team series and never wanted to go on.

[Leea, Escape Artist]

It's going to be hard finding Romantic Suspense series after Troubleshooters, i'm still in shock we finished it already.

I'm not 70% into Dead Sky Morning and holy spooky batman... Wow! Now if only we could get a kiss.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

I need to pinch myself because I managed to read two good books in a row. It seems like that hardly happens anymore.

ended up being a lot better than I was expecting. The first book was a cute romance but sort of bordering sappy/clingy. This book changed the entire game and ended up with a bit of a suspense element at the end, which surprised me. Plus, we got more insight into the Amish daily life, which I always like reading about.

[Regina]

Is it steamy Stacia?

Leea, I have been looking for a long time and haven't found anything like it.

I am really enjoying -- many of the stories I have already read. I am loving Arlene's story. It is so moving.

[Lori]

Leea wrote: "...I'm not 70% into Dead Sky Morning and holy spooky batman... Wow! Now if onl..."

Yep, that book's something! It's not my fav of the group, though. So I can't wait to discuss it with those of you reading or who have read book 3. It's creepy, but just so... off to me. Can't wait to hear what ya'll think.

I finished last night. I liked the book, but... Can't describe it just yet. So dark and intense. And I'm with Wendy - (view spoiler)[I keep hoping that Jace & Clary aren't really related. I was hoping that whatever the Inquisitor told Jace before she died would help, but... I'm not going to hold my breath. (hide spoiler)]

Started into , because as I've said before, when I'm in a slump a good hot, steamy romance can usually pull me out of it.

[Gwennie, Mrs. Bookworm]

Wait, Lori... that's the first one. I thought you were on the second?

[Ladyhawk]

looking forward to some discussion on this one too. I've read this more recently and remember more particulars.
I actually really liked it!! And so far the most intense and scary for me. I'm almost done with #4.

and so far (view spoiler)[ not near as intense as book 3 but... I'm not done yet and the scariest part of the book is usually at the end so ill reserve judgment till I'm done. (hide spoiler)]

2/3 through . Clary (view spoiler)[ now knows! Getting the news to Jace is going to kill me. (hide spoiler)]

[Lori]

Wendy F wrote: "Wait, Lori... that's the first one. I thought you were on the second?"

You're right, Wendy - I posted the wrong cover. I finished book #2 last night.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

Book 3 of Mortal Instruments is a good one. Are you going to read Clockwork Angel after book 3?

[Lori]

Ladyhawk wrote: " looking forward to some discussion on this one too. I've read this more recently and remember more particulars.
I actually really liked it!! And so far the m..."

Ladyhawk - I want to chat about book 4 with you (EiT), but I need you to accept my friend request, so we can Inbox.... But, in the meantime, (view spoiler)[I love book 4, but I hate it, too... do you see what I mean? But the end is EXPLOSIVE! Don't you hate Jenn? And love the rest of the Shownet folks? The Abby thing.. weird and spooky, huh? (hide spoiler)]

I want to start , but... that will be another day or 2.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

Regina wrote: "Is it steamy Stacia?

Leea, I have been looking for a long time and haven't found anything like it.

I am really enjoying -- many of the stories I have al..."

There is sex but it's not detailed. I'd probably be weirded out though by reading detailed sex scenes, given the story setting.

[Crystal]

@Lori: I need to start City of Glass as well. I just need to get the book first. I also need to finish TID series, which is my preference over TMI.

I am going to start reading today. I figure I have put that one off long enough.

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Regina wrote: "Is it steamy Stacia?

Leea, I have been looking for a long time and haven't found anything like it.

I am really enjoying -- many of the stories I have al..."

I loved that book... I can't believe we're done. I miss the Troubleshooters team.

[Regina]

I think angie would love the Arlene story as it is a hotter older friend of an older brother story line.

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

Regina wrote: "I think angie would love the Arlene story as it is a hotter older friend of an older brother story line."

Which book is this? LOL It does sound right up my alley!

[Dee]

I think it's one of the short stories in the troubleshooters book that is coming out (iirc)

[Ladyhawk]

Stacia (Ace 3:16) wrote: "Book 3 of Mortal Instruments is a good one. Are you going to read Clockwork Angel after book 3?"

I agree Stacia. I loved how the story unfolded. Some really satisfying reveals!!
I've read Clockwork Angel already, believe it or not! Lol! Wendy suggested I read in order of publication as not to read reveals out of order and Jen another order. I'll figure it out!!

Lori, yes! Jenn is (view spoiler)[a selfish B! And I can't believe Dex stays with her! He can't be that satisfied with their relationship or that shallow to stay with her just cause she's hot! The Abby thing is awful! I don't have all the details yet since I haven't finished but it must be pretty shocking if she's haunting Dex! (hide spoiler)]

[Leea, Escape Artist]

I finished and this series gets better and better... Next up book 4, , I can't help myself.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

Finished and it wasn't as funny as the first book (although there were still a few good zingers) but it was more intense, which made it feel fresh and different.

[Marcella]

Reading . I do not like this cover. The book describes Reseph as having platinum blonde hair and ice blue eyes. Does it look like this guy fits the bill...I think not.

[Lori]

I did start last night. I already like it better than the 2nd book - maybe because it didn't start out so gloom & doom. I know "stuff" is happening, but maybe being in another location and with some new people is helping?

Ladyhawk, sorry that my invite didn't go thru. Who knows? I'll Inbox you so we can discuss...

Leea - is probably my least favorite book in the series. I'll pop over to that thread and ask some questions that bug me. As I told Ladyhawk, I have a love-hate relationship with . It's a great book, but wham!

[Regina]

I am reading

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

Marcella wrote: "Reading . I do not like this cover. The book describes Reseph as having platinum blonde hair and ice blue eyes. Does it look like this guy fits the bill...I think..."

It drives me nuts when the cover doesn't match the book!

[Marcella]

I know right! What is the point of describing a character if you aren't going to put his likeness on the cover.

[Lori]

Yeah, that really bugs me. And it happens more often than you'd think!

[Marcella]

Lori McD wrote: "Yeah, that really bugs me. And it happens more often than you'd think!"

Unfortunately that is the truth. Do they pick covers before they write the books or what? Otherwise, there is no excuse for the misrepresentation.

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

Yes. And I'm assuming the book is written when the cover is chosen, so it's not like the features are a surprise. LOL

One of my biggest pet peeves are when the tattoos on the cover do not match the tattoos on the character. That just galls me. LOL

[Marcella]

Ha ha Angie! I feel the same way.

[Kay]

I finished reading this morning. It's a dark erotica and twisted in so many ways.

Not sure what to read next but off to search...

[Lori]

OK, I have to confess... I had to skip ahead towards the end of , because I had *to know*!!!! I suspected something at about 1/3rd of the way in, and I was RIGHT! And I'm so glad! It makes reading this book so much better!

[Gwennie, Mrs. Bookworm]

HAHAHAHAHA, cheater! ;)