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Antonella wrote: "Two nights ago I read till 4 a.m. 
, on paper. Excellent.And yesterday I finally started
. I love it. The beginni..."Yay! Two good things! I read The Wind in the Willows for the first time a few years ago and it's one of my favourite books ever. :)
Just finished the audio of The Soldier's Scoundrel. (First time reading it). Loved it. Great audio and compelling historical. I always know I'm on to a good book when I'm compelled to find more chores to do while listening. :-D I got a lot of chores done with this one.
Am now listening to the audio of Hexbreaker. Also the first time reading--so far, so good.
ttg wrote: "Just finished the audio of The Soldier's Scoundrel. (First time reading it). Loved it. Great audio and compelling historical. "I really enjoyed it as well. I'm really looking forward to the next book, which comes out in a few weeks. Soon!
I had been listening to Billy's Bones for the past days, a book I read in one sitting into the night even though I had to get up to work next morning I was so into the story. However when I got to the middle of the story a horrible thing happened here. A young woman disappeared after a night out, which in itself was surprising because while there have been disappearances here most have been either probably suicides (where people probably went to the sea) or crime related (all men), because people don't usually go missing like that and not at all women. And it became clear quite soon that this is probably an abduction case another one that just does not happen here, I know of two such cases in all history and that the poor young woman is most probably dead since there has been no sightings from her since Saturday morning, no phone mobility, nothing on social media, just nothing.
Within such a small nation this kind of thing touches the lives of everyone. You always know someone related to the case. And I just could not continue reading a book about a disappearance and violence and abduction. I couldn't.
So, do any of you have a recommendation on complete fluff? Well written, happily ever after complete fluff I haven't read before?
Antonella wrote: "Two nights ago I read till 4 a.m. , on paper. Excellent.And yesterday I finally started
. I love it. The beginni..."I loved Wanted, A Gentleman! Such a delightful story! I finished reading it and felt like rereading it right away.
Oh! And The Wind in the Willows is an absolute favorite of mine. I read it a couple of years ago. I started it with no expectations whatsoever, and then it was so charming and sweet and wonderful and made me very happy. Enjoy! :-)
ttg wrote: "Just finished the audio of The Soldier's Scoundrel. (First time reading it). Loved it. Great audio and compelling historical."Cool! This one is next(-ish) on my TBR.
Ame wrote: "Within such a small nation this kind of thing touches the lives of everyone. You always know someone related to the case. And I just could not continue reading a book about a disappearance and violence and abduction. I couldn't.So, do any of you have a recommendation on complete fluff? Well written, happily ever after complete fluff I haven't read before?"
Awful story. And she was only 20 years old! I'm glad you only selten experience such events in your country.
I agree on the rec of R. Cooper. I don't know that book in particular, but usually this author is fluffy without being stupid.
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Awww. :-)
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Yes! This happens to me too. :-D
KC wrote: "ttg wrote: "Just finished the audio of The Soldier's Scoundrel. (First time reading it). Loved it. Great audio and compelling historical."Cool! This one is next(-ish) on my TBR."
I keep hearing about The Soldier's Scoundrel, I suppose I should add it to my wish list, although I really don't need more books... BTW I had read and liked the beginning here:
http://www.amazon.de/Soldiers-Scoundr...
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Oh Ame! That's terrible.
Years ago, when I asked a recommendation for complete fluff and cheering up, a friend in this group recommended me Ethan Day's Sno Ho. It worked at the time. :-)
Here's my short review on it if you want to know more:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Ame wrote: "I had been listening to Billy's Bones for the past days, a book I read in one sitting into the night even though I had to get up to work next morning I was so into the story. Howeve..."Oh, Ame. That's horrible. I'm really sorry.
I second the rec for R. Cooper for fluff. I've read a fair few of her books by now and they tend to be upbeat and light and sweet and well-written. I quite liked A Boy and His Dragon.
E.E. Ottoman's Mechanical Universe series is light and upbeat and fun. The first book is A Matter of Disagreement.
Another light and fun and entertaining book is FayJay's The Student Prince, which made me smile lots, and is also free.
One of my top comfort reads is Charlie Cochrane's Cambridge Fellows series. It's a historical mystery romance series, so it's not quite fluff, but the romance is so happy-making and the whole atmosphere is super warm and comfy. It makes me happy to read this series. The first book is Lessons in Love.
Alison wrote: "Another light and fun and entertaining book is FayJay's The Student Prince, which made me smile lots, and is also free."Also the audiobook of it is free, read by the author!
http://archiveofourown.org/works/1309...
Ame wrote: "I had been listening to Billy's Bones for the past days, a book I read in one sitting into the night even though I had to get up to work next morning I was so into the story. Howeve..."Oh, Ame that's terrible! This one is a funny one, I liked it a lot. How to Howl at the Moon
Antonella wrote: "Alison wrote: "Another light and fun and entertaining book is FayJay's The Student Prince, which made me smile lots, and is also free."Also the audiobook of it is free, read by the author!
http:..."
It's excellent! I wasn't quite sure what to expect from the audiobook, as it's free and read by the author, but it was awesome! I was really impressed and it's very well done. I also remember liking the music, but I don't think it ever says who it is.
Sabine wrote: "Ame wrote: "I had been listening to Billy's Bones for the past days, a book I read in one sitting into the night even though I had to get up to work next morning I was so into the s...Oh, Ame that's terrible! This one is a funny one, I liked it a lot. How to Howl at the Moon"
Oh yes, Eli Easton! Superhero is lovely. :)
For awesome, cute YA, I'd also recommend Madison Parker's Play Me, I'm Yours.
Thank you all for the book recommendations. I'd read them all except Play me, I'm yours and Sno Ho so I bought those but had started rereading Hottie Scotty and Mr. Porter because yes, it is sweet fun fluff.I was on the brink of rereading I Hate Summer or Adulting 101 both such fun stories to read and I may well do so after I've read those two I still haven't read.
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:-) Thank you very much, Candice. I really appreciate the kind words.
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This is so terrible. And while it is relatively rare, it does happen -- and it can happen anywhere. This is why girls MUST be ever vigilant, ever conscious in a way boys don't have to worry about. It's simply the reality of being a female.
No male can ever understand this.
I would opt for Felice Stevens or someone else who writes positive, upbeat romance without a hint of violence or crime.
Antonella wrote: "Alison wrote: "Another light and fun and entertaining book is FayJay's The Student Prince, which made me smile lots, and is also free."Also the audiobook of it is free, read by the author!
http:..."
Antonella, I love The Student Prince. I followed the audiobook link and selected mobi format. I'm a rookie when it comes to audiobooks, and don't know how to listen to them if they aren't on Audible. I don't have an MP3 player or an iPhone. Any help using small words and simple sentences is cheerfully appreciated. Thanks...I'm having a DAY!
Judy wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Alison wrote: "Another light and fun and entertaining book is FayJay's The Student Prince, which made me smile lots, and is also free."Also the audiobook of it is free, read by ..."
Hang in there, Judy! :)
Here's an option (or, rather, here's what I do :) ). I put all my audiobooks on iTunes and then I can either listen on my computer or put it on my iPod. Itunes is free to download and is pretty straightforward to use. Do you have software on your computer to listen to music? It should be possible to upload the audiobook to whatever music program you use so you could listen that way.
Judy wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Alison wrote: "Another light and fun and entertaining book is FayJay's The Student Prince, which made me smile lots, and is also free."Also the audiobook of it is free, read by ..."
You should download the m4b-files further down the page. Those are the audiobook files. You accidentally downloaded the text-file for the AO3-page the audiobook-files are posted on.
The m4b-files come packaged. You will have to un-zip them.
To play the m4b-files you can use itunes or download Apple's Quicktime and install it on your computer.
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Johanna wrote: "I read Ginn Hale's novella Swift and the Black Dog this weekend and I loved, loved, LOVED losing myself in magical Ginn Hale world. Actually, it would be wonderful to be able to rea..."I love that story so much. And yes, I would also love to read more about this world and those neat people.
What I'll reread soon: «All I Want for Christmas», that is two collections of codas by Josh in print! Thank you for telling us, dear Johanna!
Antonella wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Just starting A Kind of Mystery by Renee James, which is a murder mystery featuring a transgender hair stylist. This is also going on our Pride list. Also, I love the opening scene! ..."I was lucky enough to get an ARC of thus book last year and I really enjoyed the mystery and the way the trans character is portrayed. I bought book one immediately after finishing it. I didnt realise that it was the second book but it worked ok as a standalone story.
I've been at my mum's for a while and have been reading a whole lot of books. Here are some of the recent good ones:--Maze-Born Trouble by Ginn Hale. Very imaginative and vivid noir sci-fi.
--After Ben by Con Riley. A moving contemporary romance.
--The Dream Alchemist by Joanna Chambers. Cool fantasy romance about a creepy dream world.
--FlashWired by Anna Butler. A gripping sci-fi novella.
Alison wrote: "--After Ben by Con Riley. A moving contemporary romance. --The Dream Alchemist by Joanna Chambers. Cool fantasy romance about a creepy dream world. "
I really enjoyed both. And I love all of Joanna Chambers' stories, especially the historicals.
Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Just starting A Kind of Mystery by Renee James, which is a murder mystery featuring a transgender hair stylist. This is also going on our Pride list. Also, I love t..."This sounds intriguing. I think i'll try the first book as soon as i finish the mystery i'm reading atm - Swift Edge, which is more of a cozy mystery.
Antonella wrote: "I keep hearing about The Soldier's Scoundrel, I suppose I should add it to my wish list, although I really don't need more books... BTW I had read and liked the beginning here:http://www.amazon.de/Soldiers-Scoundr... "
I finished reading it and the conclusion is that it's entertaining. Reminded me a bit of KJ Charles' Wanted, A Gentleman, which i thoroughly enjoyed. So it was good, could have been better, and i'm looking forward to the second one in the series. :-)
Johanna wrote: "I read Ginn Hale's novella Swift and the Black Dog this weekend and I loved, loved, LOVED losing myself in magical Ginn Hale world. Actually, it would be wonderful to be able to rea..."Cool! I haven't read it yet. So now i have two Ginn stories to look forward to - this one, and the one in the Once Upon a Time in the Weird West collection. Nicole Kimberling also has a story in there, as well as a few other authors i usually enjoy (I'll update after i read it :-)).
Alison wrote: "--The Dream Alchemist by Joanna Chambers. Cool fantasy romance about a creepy dream world."I had bought it and I never read it because I thought I'be better wait for the second book in the series.
If I read it, am I going to miss the sequel, or is the book relatively ''finished'' in itself? Thank you in advance.
Antonella wrote: "Alison wrote: "--The Dream Alchemist by Joanna Chambers. Cool fantasy romance about a creepy dream world."I had bought it and I never read it because I thought I'be better wait for the second boo..."
It's a solid ending and it's pretty finished. There's a lot of set-up for the next book, but it ends and there's nothing at all resembling a cliffhanger. I gather that the next book is to feature different characters, so maybe that makes a difference. I think you'll be fine. I'm fine. No news on the second book yet, so it may still be a while. It's a Samhain book, so that may be a factor...
KC wrote: "Antonella wrote: "I keep hearing about The Soldier's Scoundrel, I suppose I should add it to my wish list, although I really don't need more books... BTW I had read and liked the beginning here:ht..."
I felt the same. It's entertaining and quite good, but could have been better, and I'm looking forward to the next one (Georgie!). :)
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I just finished this last night. It was good, but also hard to read because of all the angst and pitty parties going on, which made sense for what everyone was going through, but drove me nuts by the end.
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Yes. There is at least The Mating of Michael. And I'm trying to remember others I've read. Oh wait: Signs
And not sure how you classify Carry the Ocean but it is a wonderful wonderful story about disabled people.
Jordan wrote: "Question for you all. I'm looking for books with physically disabled characters for my guide to MM. I have an overwhelming number of mental disabilities, but only two physical. I was wondering if a..."Here are my suggestions:
--J.L. Merrow's To Love a Traitor, which features an amputee
--Eli Easton's Puzzle Me This, which has a main character in a wheelchair.
--Jordan Castillo Price's Meatworks, which also features an amputee
--R. Cooper's Play It Again, Charlie, which features a guy who's physically disabled after an accident. I don't quite remember the details.
--C.B. Lewis' Time Waits, which also has an amputee
--Ginn Hale's Maze-Born Trouble has a blind MC
--Heidi Cullinan's Clockwork Heart has an amputee MC
--Anna Butler's The Gilded Scarab has an MC who is visually impaired
I will think on it and see if I can come up with any more.
There's a list on GR for m/m with characters who have physical and intellectual disabilities here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...
Jordan wrote: "Question for you all. I'm looking for books with physically disabled characters for my guide to MM. I have an overwhelming number of mental disabilities, but only two physical. I was wondering if a..."I love that you're doing this guide project, Jordan. It's very cool. Your library patrons are very lucky! Thanks for doing this. :)
Haldis wrote: "Decided to do a re-read of the Owen Archer historical mysteries by Candace Robb starting with The Apothecary Rose.It's really not much of a mystery because you find out who did it ri..."
Ooo a Medieval mystery series. I should check it out. And I have The Apothacary rose in my garden. Rosa gallica officinallis
Mymymble wrote: "I'm amazed Merrow's 'Muscling Through' is at the top of that list. Sure the narrator isn't the sharpest knife in the block but 'intellectual disability'? ..."But I don't think Al is that dumb. He's a product of his upbringing, class, social expectations, and social conditioning.
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I had Muscling Through, but took I off. Wasn't sure it really qualified. I've got Carry the Ocean already. I wasn't even thinking about Mexican Heat or Maze-Born Trouble, but I'm also trying not to have the same authors on too many lists. Lol, Josh and Ginn are already on a few. :-)
I'll check out the others when I get in to work tomorrow afternoon and see what we can purchase. One of the best things about this list is that my boss's boss agreed to place a book order so I can put books on my list. I'm trying not to go too far with this, but I'm so glad it means I can finally get some good stuff we should have had years ago. I'm really looking forward to AE in ebook format rather than the single print copies of the MLR press editions. I want to recommend them, but I've been terrified they will disappear and never return!
Jordan wrote: "Question for you all. I'm looking for books with physically disabled characters for my guide to MM. I have an overwhelming number of mental disabilities, but only two physical."Andrew Grey "Senses" series Love Comes in Darkness
K.A. Merikan Special Needs: The Complete Story(this is a bit of a strange one)
Alison wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Question for you all. I'm looking for books with physically disabled characters for my guide to MM. I have an overwhelming number of mental disabilities, but only two physical. I was..."The list quoted by Alison is good. About Muscling Through: I'm not sure if it qualifies.
I've realised how many of those books I've read and not yet reviewed...
I just wanted to mention
, which we read together as BoM, and
, which I loved (one main character has a crippled arm). Lately I've read
: one main character has MS. It was good, also for the fact that it really showed the physical disability and the impact of it on real life and love live. I haven't reviewed it yet, but it will be 4 stars.
I thought of The Mating of Michael, too.And then there's on of Josh's: Just Desserts. The prota is in a wheelchair.
What about Winter(Haunted Heart) (depression) and In a Dark Wood (alcoholism)? I know, not physical, still...
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Now, I'm just reminded what was so special and unique about the series. Reading it felt like re-entering a fast-flowing current of sharply funny, romantic storytelling--and I got to swim there one more time.
thank you so much. Don't hesitate to bring them back anytime you feel inclined; okay?