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[SamSpayedPI]

I'm currently reading The Lock Artist by Steve Hamilton. It's quite the roller-coaster ride. It's non-M/M, though (and more thriller than romance, although there is a M/F romantic element).

Edit: Just finished it; I thought it was very good.

[SamSpayedPI]

I did end up finishing Eight Lives. By the time I was totally creeped out, I was already 80% finished so I thought I might as well take it to the end.

Predestination Unknown was a DNF. It was difficult for me to enjoy a fish-out-of-water time-travel book when I knew that many of the secondary characters were going to be hanged as witches.

I'm now reading The Courtship of Julian St. Albans (I don't know why all of these paranormals have popped up at once). I'm enjoying it; it feels much "weightier" (if that's the word I want) than most KU books. More substantial, I mean, plot-wise. The topic isn't substantial at all (sort of a "The Bachelor" kind of competition).

[KC]

SamSpayedPI wrote: "I'm currently reading The Lock Artist by Steve Hamilton. It's quite the roller-coaster ride. It's non-M/M, though (and more thriller than romance, although there is a M..."

I loved it. Very well written.

[KC]

SamSpayedPI wrote: "I did end up finishing Eight Lives. By the time I was totally creeped out, I was already 80% finished so I thought I might as well take it to the end."

I started skipping a few pages in and didn't like anything that was going on...

[KC]

I started some promising books this weekend:

1. Eli Easton's The Enlightenment of Daniel. Really enjoying it so far, the blend of serious and humor.

2. Gregory Ashe's Orientation. Just a few pages in, but I like the MCs' dynamic and that the tone is lighter than in the Hazard&Somerset series.

3. CB Lewis's Time Taken - excellent, as usual.

[Johanna]

Thank you for your recommendations and thoughts, everyone! My work life has, once again, taken over my life almost entirely, which in turn has made my reading time pretty much nonexistent. Oh well. I'm aware I need to change that—the sooner the better. And when I do have time to start reading something, I'll check out Orientation which KC mentioned. :-)

[Alison]

KC wrote: "3. CB Lewis's Time Taken - excellent, as usual."

Yay! I'm so excited for this! Hope to get to it soon. Love this series. :)

[Karen]

SamSpayedPI wrote: "...I'm now reading The Courtship of Julian St. Albans (I don't know why all of these paranormals have popped up at once). I'm enjoying it; it feels much "weightier" (if that's the word I want) than most KU books. More substantial, I mean, plot-wise. The topic isn't substantial at all (sort of a "The Bachelor" kind of competition)."

I also enjoyed this book (mostly). I was somewhat critical of the story, but realize it really stuck with me, more than many books I've read. So although I didn't make it through more than a few chapters of the second book, I'll probably get back to it sometime. Here's link to my review. I don't think there are any spoilers.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Alison]

KD Edwards' The Last Sun is to be developed for TV, according to the author. That would be really cool and I hope it all works out. I would love to watch that. :)

[SamSpayedPI]

Alison wrote: "KD Edwards' The Last Sun is to be developed for TV, according to the author. That would be really cool and I hope it all works out. I would love to watch that. :)"

For those of us anxiously awaiting book 2, there's a free "1.5" serial: The Sunken Mall.

[SamSpayedPI]

I finished The Courtship of Julian St. Albans and started right up with the second novel in the Consulting Magic series.

I didn't love the 60 gazillion comma splices. My long term policy has always been that I wouldn't object to run-on sentences in dialogue, since they are only trying to capture how real people talk, so it's akin to dialect. But I didn't realize when I made my policy that Amy Crook was going to put a comma splice in every. single. piece. of. dialogue. in. the. entire. book. OK, I exaggerate, but not by all that much.

I was also annoyed that, although the book appeared to be set in England, the author got some of the terms wrong (e.g. high tea meaning afternoon tea; potted plants meaning pot plants). That said, I don't know that there's anything that explicitly states we're in England.

But mostly it was a great story; I enjoyed it.

[Antonella]

SamSpayedPI wrote: "For those of us anxiously awaiting book 2, there's a free "1.5" serial: The Sunken Mall""

Thank you, Sam and Alison.

[Marge]

KC wrote: ". CB Lewis's Time Taken - excellent, as usual
..."

Oooooh, you reminded me to go check, and book 4 is out from Ninestar Press Time Turns. I will have to go get it--soon!

[Jordan]

Wow, that’s super cool about The Last Sun!

I’m waiting for The Sunken Mall to maybe get pubbed someday. Reading it off a google drive is weird to me.

[Jordan]

Don’t forget, there’s still time to read our current BOM!

Here’s my review, for those who are interested: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[SamSpayedPI]

SamSpayedPI wrote: "I was also annoyed that, although the book appeared to be set in England, the author got some of the terms wrong (e.g. high tea meaning afternoon tea; potted plants meaning pot plants). That said, I don't know that there's anything that explicitly states we're in England."

I'm laughing at myself, because I noticed I can accept an England in which fairies are commonplace and magic is used in everyday life, but not one in which they call chips "fries."

[Jordan]

Lol. I get it though. When I read a story set in the United States, it bothers me when writers call the trunk of a car the boot.

[KC]

Cat Sebastian's Hither, Page - absolutely lovely!

[Alison]

KC wrote: "Cat Sebastian's Hither, Page - absolutely lovely!"

Yay! One of my favourite books I've read this year. I'm glad you enjoyed it, KC. :)

[KC]

Alison wrote: "KC wrote: "Cat Sebastian's Hither, Page - absolutely lovely!"

Yay! One of my favourite books I've read this year. I'm glad you enjoyed it, KC. :)"

I'm hoping she'll be writing more cozy mysteries.

[Calathea]

Jordan wrote: "Lol. I get it though. When I read a story set in the United States, it bothers me when writers call the trunk of a car the boot."

Hm. I should maybe give it a second glance. :D

[Anne]

I am currently in the middle of Ginn Hale’s Master of Restless Shadows. As always an excellent story, her imagination is quite impressive and she creates some very lovable characters. And creepy villains. Recommended!

[Johanna]

Anne wrote: "I am currently in the middle of Ginn Hale’s Master of Restless Shadows. As always an excellent story, her imagination is quite impressive and she creates some very lovable character..."

Ooooh! Now I know what to read next!!! :-)

[Antonella]

Anne wrote: "I am currently in the middle of Ginn Hale’s Master of Restless Shadows. As always an excellent story, her imagination is quite impressive and she creates some very lovable character..."

Me too! And just before I had reread Champion of the Scarlet Wolf, Book One, and rediscovered how wonderfully she writes!

[Anne]

Johanna and Antonella ( and everybody else who haven’t read it yet) you have something to look forward to!

[SamSpayedPI]

What should I read next?

Lord of the White Hell, Book 1 by Ginn Hale
Wicked Gentlemen by Ginn Hale
Not Dead Yet by Jenn Burke
The Guardianship of Julian St. Albans by Amy Crook or
Orientation by Gregory Ashe

[KC]

SamSpayedPI wrote: "What should I read next?

Lord of the White Hell, Book 1 by Ginn Hale
Wicked Gentlemen by Ginn Hale
Not Dead Yet by [au..."

Wicked Gentlemen! :-) If you're in the mood for awesome fantasy. If for mystery, then Ashe's.
p.s. Great list all around!

[Philipp]

Anne wrote: "I am currently in the middle of Ginn Hale’s Master of Restless Shadows. As always an excellent story, her imagination is quite impressive and she creates some very lovable character..."

Does Atreau get more likeable in this one? Even in Scarlet Wolf, where I feel like I was supposed to like him, I just didn't. So I pushed this one a bit down on my to-read-list.

And I would second the recommendation for Wicked Gentlemen! Interesting world, great characters and it is relatively short, so you get to the next book on your list quickly.

[SamSpayedPI]

KC wrote: "Wicked Gentlemen! :-) If you're in the mood for awesome fantasy. If for mystery, then Ashe's."

Wicked Gentlemen it is, then. Thanks!

[Haldis]

SamSpayedPI wrote: "What should I read next?

Lord of the White Hell, Book 1 by Ginn Hale
Wicked Gentlemen by Ginn Hale
Not Dead Yet by [au..."

Tough choice! The only one I have not read is Orientation, so I'm leaning that way, but all are good. But again, it depends on what you are in the mood for.

[Johanna]

Anne wrote: "Johanna and Antonella ( and everybody else who haven’t read it yet) you have something to look forward to!"

Started reading Master of Restless Shadows a couple of days ago and I'm already feeling like melting into Ginn Hale's new world. Her writing is so beautiful. "Beautiful" doesn't seem to cover it, but that's what it is, really. Beautiful and lyrical.

[Johanna]

SamSpayedPI wrote: "KC wrote: "Wicked Gentlemen! :-) If you're in the mood for awesome fantasy. If for mystery, then Ashe's."

Wicked Gentlemen it is, then. Thanks!"

I would have wholeheartedly seconded KC (if I were quicker)! :-D

[Anne]

Philipp wrote: "Anne wrote: "I am currently in the middle of Ginn Hale’s Master of Restless Shadows. As always an excellent story, her imagination is quite impressive and she creates some very lova..."

I think so, we see other sides of him now,.

[Philipp]

Anne wrote: "Philipp wrote: "Anne wrote: "I am currently in the middle of Ginn Hale’s Master of Restless Shadows. As always an excellent story, her imagination is quite impressive and she create..."

In that case I push it up on my list. Thank you.

[Jordan]

Oh, Wicked Gentlemen is such a great book! I'd like to reread it one of these days. I brought it with me for a book swap last Christmas. I hope the person who took it, who was very excited about it, liked it!

[Jordan]

Just so you guys know, I added year marked shelves to our BOM bookshelf. So you should be able to easily see what we read each year starting in 2010. Yes, we've been reading BOM's that long! And it was really fun going back and seeing what great books we've read. :-)

[Alison]

I've read some awesome things lately! I've added my reviews, since I think we said we were going to do that now? Here's the recent crop of five-star books:

-Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell. The Carry On sequel! I absolutely loved it! It's about what happens to the hero after he saves the world. Mainly, he's depressed and they all go on a wild road trip across America. It's fun and exciting and perhaps a bit more serious and moody than the first book. It's excellent. Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

-Seven Summer Nights by Harper Fox. A gorgeous, mystical historical romance about two guys in the post-WW2 English countryside. It's beautiful and affecting and moving and I absolutely loved it. Harper fox is amazing. One of my favourite things I read this year. Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

-Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh. Another gorgeous, mystical, romantic story, this time about the Green Man falling in love. It's a delightful historical novella and a beautiful little story that's amusing and lyrical and wonderfully atmospheric. Another favourite of this year. Tor has really been putting out the good queer fantasy stuff lately. Review (fwiw): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...

-Exit Plans for Teenage Freaks by 'Nathan Burgoine. Upbeat, snappy Canadian YA paranormal romance. Super fun, super queer, super nerdy, super delightful. Loved it! Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Karen]

Alison wrote: "I've read some awesome things lately! I've added my reviews, since I think we said we were going to do that now? Here's the recent crop of five-star books:

-Wayward Son by Rainbow ..."

Ooh, thanks Alison. I also loved Silver in the Wood and just purchased Wayward Son. The other two are books that were almost buried in my TBR pile. I’m digging them out now. :)

[Alison]

Karen wrote: "Alison wrote: "I've read some awesome things lately! I've added my reviews, since I think we said we were going to do that now? Here's the recent crop of five-star books:

-[book:Wayward Son|440176..."

Enjoy, Karen! Keep digging! :)

[Marge]

Alison wrote: "I've read some awesome things lately! I've added my reviews, since I think we said we were going to do that now? Here's the recent crop of five-star books:

-Wayward Son by Rainbow ..."

Thank you for the wonderful recs Alison. And I wonder how I managed to skip Seven Summer Nights by Harper Fox. I thought I had that in my Smashwords pile, but it seems not to be there. Now remedied!

[Alison]

Marge wrote: "Alison wrote: "I've read some awesome things lately! I've added my reviews, since I think we said we were going to do that now? Here's the recent crop of five-star books:

-[book:Wayward Son|440176..."

Enjoy, Marge! It's a beautiful book. I didn't read any Harper Fox for over a year for whatever reason and then I was flipping through my Kindle and just started that one night and was swept away. I need to get back to reading more Harper Fox. She's
so good.

[Josh]

Philipp wrote: "I have finished reading Merge Ahead and enjoyed it a lot. It deals with the problems of a power-imbalance in a relationship. One of the MCs is less stereotypical manly and earns les..."

That sounds very much up my alley!

[Josh]

Johanna wrote: "Thank you for your recommendations and thoughts, everyone! My work life has, once again, taken over my life almost entirely, which in turn has made my reading time pretty much nonexistent. Oh well...."

Hmm. Have we done a BOM with a Gregory Ashe book? That could be a good choice (and a way to ensure I stick to my resolve to read more) :-D

[Josh]

SamSpayedPI wrote: "SamSpayedPI wrote: "I was also annoyed that, although the book appeared to be set in England, the author got some of the terms wrong (e.g. high tea meaning afternoon tea; potted plants meaning pot ..."

LOL

I'm always entertained by readers of the Bedknobs and Broomsticks series who can accept real magic and a complex global society of witches, but draw the line at love at first sight or even pulling off a wedding in two weeks. *snort*

[Josh]

KC wrote: "Cat Sebastian's Hither, Page - absolutely lovely!"

This looked so good!

Here's a horrifying admission. I passed over this title because it wasn't in Kindle Unlimited and I felt the price was too high for a writer I'm not that familiar with.

Ugh. Yes. Even me. The person who laments what KU is doing to long game writers has fallen into the trap of bypassing books I'm not sure of if I can't try them out in KU.

That really doesn't bode well.

[Josh]

Josh wrote: "KC wrote: "Cat Sebastian's Hither, Page - absolutely lovely!"

This looked so good!

Here's a horrifying admission. I passed over this title because it wasn't in Kindle Unlimited an..."

Although in fairness, I'm guilty about buying new books when I have so many on my kindle that I haven't even opened yet. So maybe it's really more about that!?

[Josh]

Josh wrote: "KC wrote: "Cat Sebastian's Hither, Page - absolutely lovely!"

This looked so good!

Here's a horrifying admission. I passed over this title because it wasn't in Kindle Unlimited an..."

Josh wrote: "KC wrote: "Cat Sebastian's Hither, Page - absolutely lovely!"

This looked so good!

Here's a horrifying admission. I passed over this title because it wasn't in Kindle Unlimited an..."

Although in fairness, I'm guilty about buying new books when I have so many on my kindle that I haven't even opened yet. So maybe it's really more about that!?

[Jordan]

I’ve read two Cat Sebastian books and really enjoyed them. Plus, my coworker got me to read them, so bonus! We have them at the library, in print and in ebook. She’s easy to purchase! So, check your local library for copies. :-)

The Lawrence Browne Affair was really good.

Ooohh, I’ve got read Gregory Ashe yet either. Next time we take BOM nominations, which I think will be December, you should nominate something by him! I believe whatever we pick from that poll would be our February read.

[Karen]

I suspect that Gregory Ashe’s books may have a love or hate or love-hate response from readers in our group, but I will look forward to our discussion. :) If we do decide to do a BOM, I’d suggest Pretty Pretty Boys, Book 1 of the first six-book Hazard & Somerset series. I new H&S series starts next month (11/28 release date). These are not light and easy stories, but I’ve become totally engaged.

[Antonella]

Karen wrote: "I suspect that Gregory Ashe’s books may have a love or hate or love-hate response from readers in our group, but I will look forward to our discussion. :)..."

There is also Mr. Big Empty, maybe that would be less controversial? I speak only from what I've read in the reviews, I have never read anything by Gregory Ashe.