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[Idamus]

Jordan wrote: "Well, I finally finished Acrobat. From what I gathered from other reviews, this is typical of her work. I don't think Calms is for me. I need something with a little more meat, fewe..."

I think I've DNFed 90% of my books by those two

[Valerie]

Jordan wrote: "Well, I finally finished Acrobat. From what I gathered from other reviews, this is typical of her work. I don't think Calms is for me. I need something with a little more meat, fewe..."

Yeah, most of Mary Calmes' books are similar. I started All Kinds of Tied Down recently but just can't get into it. I have enjoyed others by her, though.

Cardeno C's books are very fluffy, too. I have to be in the right mood for them. My favorites are Walk With Me (funny and sweet) and Perfect Imperfections.

[Josh]

Hj wrote: "Josh wrote: "Hj wrote: "I've just re-read A few days in Endel. and enjoyed it all over again. It's set in the 1960s (1967, I think) and the action takes place mostly on Romney Marsh..."

It's just occurred to me that TUA is one of the only Heyers I've never read again. I have to dig that up. The Romney Marsh connection would be of a lot more interest now.

[HJ]

Josh wrote: "It's just occurred to me that TUA is one of the only Heyers I've never read again. I have to dig that up. The Romney Marsh connection would be of a lot more interest now. ..."

I hope you enjoy it! The long scene near the end with the Riding Officer determined to arrest Richmond for smuggling is a comic masterpiece.

[Jordan]

Idamus wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Well, I finally finished Acrobat. From what I gathered from other reviews, this is typical of her work. I don't think Calms is for me. I need something with a little ..."

Thankfully, I only bought the first book in Cardeno's series. So, I likely won't buy the next one.

[Jordan]

Valerie C wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Well, I finally finished Acrobat. From what I gathered from other reviews, this is typical of her work. I don't think Calms is for me. I need something with a little ..."

I actually like fluff sometimes. Short fluff. Longer works just can't keep the fluff going without it falling apart. But, both of these had other issues going on that bugged me.

But then, there are times when I tend to go against the majority with books, so I guess this is just another one of those times.

[Ame]

I don't know. I shouldn't like them, they go against what I usually like but I still kind of love Jory and Sam. And I also like Home series by Cardeno. Sooooo much fluff but after a hard day it's sometimes really good to just read feelgood, effortless stories.

[Ije the Devourer of Books]

I really liked Jory and Sam and I also like Mary Calme's Warden series. I didn't really like All Kinds of Tied Down as much as her earlier books. I also enjoyed Cardeno C's Home series but didn't like Perfect Imperfections. I also like Lynn Hagen and Stephani Hecht for my easy reads. I like having a few books that I can really relax with and not have to think too hard about. I love the Henry Rios series but you really have to pay attention when reading those and they are quite tough emotionally.

[Idamus]

It's funny how different all our tastes are and yet we're still friends

Some countries leaders could learn a lot from us ;-)

[Sabine]

Idamus wrote: "It's funny how different all our tastes are and yet we're still friends

Some countries leaders could learn a lot from us ;-)"

Indeed :-D

[Johanna]

I felt that I needed something soothing and joyful to read — and if it was something Christmassy that wouldn't hurt either. :-) So, I read a short story Sock it to Me, Santa! by Madison Parker this morning. It was a very sweet tale about two high school boys, and even unexpectedly moving — or maybe it was just my vulnerable morning stage, but there were a few tears involved.

Another holiday story I found on my Kindle is Blame It on the Mistletoe by Eli Easton. So that's what I'm currently reading. :-) I'm only about 20% through, but it seems to be a cheerful, fun story.

And I suspect that the re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re-read of Josh's The Dickens With Love is next one in line. ;-)

[Ame]

Blame it on the Mistletoe is wonderful Johanna. I really like Eli Easton's books, I think she's a talented writer.

BTW have you read her free reads: Superhero & The Lion and the Crow? They're also really good.

[Johanna]

Ame wrote: "Blame it on the Mistletoe is wonderful Johanna. I really like Eli Easton's books, I think she's a talented writer."

Oh, I'm so happy to hear this, Ame. I don't think I've read anything from Eli Easton before. *scratches her head*

[Idamus]

Johanna wrote: "I felt that I needed something soothing and joyful to read — and if it was something Christmassy that wouldn't hurt either. :-) So, I read a short story Sock it to Me, Santa! by Mad..."

Ack, the Easton book sounds good, but apparently it is no longer available on ARe :-(

[Ame]

Oh... I'm so happy for you then Johanna :)

The Trouble With Tony is first one in a series she is writing, it's just laugh out loud funny. The second one was ok but the third one The Mating of Michael is really sweet and wonderful about MC's you don't really read about that often (or never). One is wheel chair bound and the other one is a sex surrogate. And it doesn't matter all that much if you don't read the second one, The Enlightenment of Daniel, because it's not an ongoing series (the second book is not bad it's just the other two are so much better.

Anyway I totally recommend her books, she's not let me down yet :)

[Johanna]

Ame wrote: "BTW have you read her free reads: Superhero & The Lion and the Crow? They're also really good."

No, I haven't but I added those into my to-read list. Thank you, Ame. And thank you for your other recommendations on Eli Easton books, too.

[Sabine]

Ame wrote: "Oh... I'm so happy for you then Johanna :)

The Trouble With Tony is first one in a series she is writing, it's just laugh out loud funny. The second one was ok but the third one [b..."

The Trouble With Tony is really the book, if it was a strenuous day.

[Valerie]

Superhero is not a freebie (it's with DSP) but it is really good. Easton is one of my favorite feel good writers, too. I just read Puzzle Me This which is a cute, short read. The Mating of Michael and Blame it on the Mistletoe are probably my favorites. :)

She will have another Christmas story coming out, and I believe I read on her blog that she is working on an Amish murder mystery.

[Valerie]

I'm currently listening to Boystown 4: A Time For Secrets. These books do get better as the series goes along, but I will definitely need to read some fluff after finishing this one. ;-)

I don't know how many times I have opened The Little Death on my Kindle and then decided I am just not up for it. One day... :)

I'm currently reading another somewhat heartbreaking book Me Before You (not m/m) which features a quadriplegic MC. It's very good so far.

[Josh]

Hj wrote: "Josh wrote: "It's just occurred to me that TUA is one of the only Heyers I've never read again. I have to dig that up. The Romney Marsh connection would be of a lot more interest now. ..."

I hope ..."

I have to go back and read a number of Heyers. The difficulty is my mother considered these to be "safe" books (versus some of the stuff she read!) so a lot of what I was reading in the interests of "safety" was probably way over my head. I think Heyer's funniest work was probably the least relatable to my thirteen year old self. Whereas NOW I would probably relish every word.

[Josh]

Ame wrote: "I don't know. I shouldn't like them, they go against what I usually like but I still kind of love Jory and Sam. And I also like Home series by Cardeno. Sooooo much fluff but after a hard day it's s..."

Sometimes that's what you need.

[Josh]

Idamus wrote: "It's funny how different all our tastes are and yet we're still friends

Some countries leaders could learn a lot from us ;-)"

Seriously.

[HJ]

Josh wrote: "I have to go back and read a number of Heyers. The difficulty is my mother considered these to be "safe" books (versus some of the stuff she read!) so a lot of what I was reading in the interests of "safety" was probably way over my head. I think Heyer's funniest work was probably the least relatable to my thirteen year old self. Whereas NOW I would probably relish every word. ....."

I think you would. Some are stronger than others, but in general her books are great reads, and often amusing. I tend to avoid the straight historicals (like My Lord John and An Infamous Army) because I think that they get bogged down with the historical detail which Heyer loved. But the so-called Regencies (which actually include some Georgians) are well-paced and full of great characters.

[Josh]

Ame wrote: "Oh... I'm so happy for you then Johanna :)

The Trouble With Tony is first one in a series she is writing, it's just laugh out loud funny. The second one was ok but the third one [b..."

I got three quarters through the Mating of Michael, but then something really bothered me. I don't even remember what. But that was the end of that.

[Josh]

Valerie C wrote: "I'm currently reading another somewhat heartbreaking book Me Before You (not m/m) which features a quadriplegic MC. It's very good so far. ..."

That's going to be very difficult to pull off. I'll be interested to see what you think.

[Ame]

Valerie C wrote: "Superhero is not a freebie (it's with DSP) but it is really good. Easton is one of my favorite feel good writers, too. I just read Puzzle Me This which is a cute, short read. The Ma..."

It was a freebie somewhere though I think. Because I remember being so surprised at the quality of a freebie... could it have been at Amazon? Or maybe I'm just not remembering correctly, wouldn't be the first time.

[Idamus]

Ame wrote: "Valerie C wrote: "Superhero is not a freebie (it's with DSP) but it is really good. Easton is one of my favorite feel good writers, too. I just read Puzzle Me This which is a cute, ..."

DSP has regular discounts and giveaways, it was most likely one of those, they're mostly on site, but sometimes I see them on ARe and Amazon too

[Becky]

I'm rereading The Magpie Lord. I've got a load of new books on Kindle and in paperback to read, but I couldn't resist. :D

[Susinok]

Speaking of The Magpie Lord, when does the next one come out? I so loved The Magpie Lord. It blew a lot of other historical and fantasy right out of the water.

Oh oh I have Necropolis by Jordan L. Hawk which I have not read yet. Maybe that one. I haven't latched on to my next book yet.

[Susinok]

And I agree with Josh, sometimes fluff is exactly what you are looking for to read. Many times that's all I have the attention span for.

[Karen]

Johanna wrote: "I felt that I needed something soothing and joyful to read — and if it was something Christmassy that wouldn't hurt either. :-) So, I read a short story Sock it to Me, Santa! by Mad..."

I love all three of these. I had my doubts about holiday stories when I first began reading m/m, perhaps reminded of Hallmark TV specials, but now I turn to them for soothing and sweet (but not too sweet) reading.

[Karen]

Susinok wrote: "Speaking of The Magpie Lord, when does the next one come out? I so loved The Magpie Lord. It blew a lot of other historical and fantasy right out of the water..."

The release date for Flight of Magpies is listed as 10/28/14. October will be a very good reading month. : )

[Susinok]

Yes it will be! I'll have lots to look forward to while I recover from surgery.

That sounded wrong...

[Alison]

Karen wrote: "The release date for Flight of Magpies is listed as 10/28/14. October will be a very good reading month. : )"

Yes it will! There's also Champion of the Scarlet Wolf Book One(Lord of the White Hell 3) on the 7th. :)

[Ame]

Last night I read Elements of Retrofit... and what a joy. Talk about reading something fun and effortless. I was smiling almost all of the time I was reading this book which totally surprised me because other books I've read by N.R. Walker have had a lot more angst, none of them have been this funny.

Perfect reading after a difficult day :)

[Na]

Alison wrote: "Yes it will! There's also Champion of the Scarlet Wolf Book One(Lord of the White Hell 3) on the 7th. :)"

I believe Champion of the Scarlet Wolf Book Two will be released the same day.
And the last Scorpion, A Taste for Poison on the 13th (11th?).

[Jordan]

OMG, wow. How will I have time for anything else next month? So many awesome books coming out! Yay!!!!!!

[Idamus]

Karen wrote: "Susinok wrote: "Speaking of The Magpie Lord, when does the next one come out? I so loved The Magpie Lord. It blew a lot of other historical and fantasy right out of the water..."

T..."

My brother's birthday, I guess I'll have to wait a bit longer then ;-), but still, yay soon

[Antonella]

Idamus wrote: "It's funny how different all our tastes are and yet we're still friends

Some countries leaders could learn a lot from us ;-)"

Wise words!

[Karen]

Ame wrote: "Last night I read Elements of Retrofit... and what a joy. Talk about reading something fun and effortless. I was smiling almost all of the time I was reading this book which totally..."

I agree. I love this series. In a way, very little happens, but I'm never bored. They are low angst books, and make what could seem to be an unlikely relationship completely convincing and heartwarming.

[Jordan]

I tried to get back into Cardeno's Wake Me Up inside, but two minutes in, I was falling asleep with the narrator just talking at me about something that didn't seem important. And I really like werewolf stories these days. Just not this one. :-(

I switched to All She Wrote and enjoyed it, of course. And now it's time I went to bed.

[Susinok]

I am reading Murder on the Mountain by Jamie Fressenden. Just started it. I have not had a lot of reading time. When I am out and about I'm checking the various apps for buses, etc., and updating FB. Back at home base I'm too tired! I made myself stay up until 9 pm to read a bit, otherwise I would have gone to sleep at around 8 pm.

[Josh]

Currently reading Really enjoying it.

[Becky]

I suppose since the next Magpie Lord book is out next month I should go right on to rereading the second one after rereading the first. :D

[Susinok]

Becky wrote: "I suppose since the next Magpie Lord book is out next month I should go right on to rereading the second one after rereading the first. :D"

That sounds like a plan. I need a refresher too.

[Na]

Read A Doll's House by Erik Ibsen. I've tried to avoid spoilers as much as I could so I only knew it was a drama. The end was surprising and put into light the title, for which I've wondered about. The story was more interesting than I thought it would be.

[Anne]

Na wrote: "Read A Doll's House by Erik Ibsen. I've tried to avoid spoilers as much as I could so I only knew it was a drama. The end was surprising and put into light the title, for which I've wo..."

One of the absolute Norwegian classics, by Henrik Ibsen, it's still played on theater scenes all over the world. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Johanna]

Na wrote: "Read A Doll's House by Erik Ibsen. I've tried to avoid spoilers as much as I could so I only knew it was a drama. The end was surprising and put into light the title, for which I've wo..."

It's been a long time since I last read it, but I remember clearly the powerful impact it had on me.

[Johanna]

The James Colton (Joseph Hansen) books I recently shopped online have started to arrive in my mailbox. :-) I'm currently reading strange marriage and I'm enjoying it immensely.

[Jordan]

Johanna wrote: "The James Colton (Joseph Hansen) books I recently shopped online have started to arrive in my mailbox. :-) I'm currently reading strange marriage and I'm enjoying it immensely."

Yay!