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Oh dear. *hugs*
I'll get there in July. I'm planning on one book a month until September when I'll read the last two together.
Johanna wrote: "I started reading (listening to) Michael Nava's fourth Henry Rios book The Hidden Law today. It's making me incredibly sad — like, seriously sad — but the writing is excellent. I ha..."Uh oh. I might keep it then for after Bristol. Wouldn't do mope around there...
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Johanna wrote: "I started reading (listening to) Michael Nava's fourth Henry Rios book The Hidden Law today. It's making me incredibly sad — like, seriously sad — but the writing is excellent. I ha..."I just started it as well, after reading Beguiled by Joanna Chambers; thought i'd read something different before continuing to Enlightened (the 3rd in that series). I knew Nava's will be beautifully written yet depressing so at least afterwards i know i have something to cheer me up. But despite the sadness, there are such deeply insightful moments in Nava's book...
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Thanks for this reminder. Grabbed it!
Jordan wrote: "I finished Nine Lights this morning. And I really enjoyed it! Next is Driftwood. I've had that on my Kindle since forever! And if time allows, I've got a really long one I'd like to try to fit in before the UK Meet. I've just forgotten the title. lol. And that concludes everything by Harper that I currently own and have yet to read. :-) ..."
Harper Fox is going to come to the UK Meet! I'm looking forward to it.
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I like Adler (I SO wish he wasn't named after Irene Adler -- UGH! -- too fan-ficcy for real hommage) and Goddard together. Largely because it defies expectation. Goddard is a villain, and so we feel that Adler should end up with a nice, wholesome normal guy to support the direction his life is moving. But I am all for the difficult give-and-take of Adler hanging onto his soul while loving the Devil.
Although it would take some mighty skilled writing to pull that one off.
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I'm re-reading "Stranger on the Shore" last night, after two consecutive DNF books, I want restore my love for m/m mystery and Josh's books will do it.
It's partly my fault,..."
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I've had to take another break from M/M again. Too many stupid books in a row. I'm back to vintage mystery.
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I thought it was a delight. But then I don't know if I've ever read anything from BEB that wasn't.
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YES! Which is why I added her books to my UK Meet shelf once I realized I had time to read a few of them.
I might not get to Brothers of the Wild North Sea, just because it's so long, but at least I'll have read two more of hers. :-)
So far, Driftwood is very good, but the chapters are long, so I haven't gotten very far yet.
Johanna wrote: "I started reading (listening to) Michael Nava's fourth Henry Rios book The Hidden Law today. It's making me incredibly sad — like, seriously sad — but the writing is excellent. I ha..."I like the Henry Rios series but I do feel that there is an underlying sadness that runs through all the books. I really liked Howtown but it was a depressing case and looking into aspects of Henry's childhood was sad as well. I will probably start Hidden Law after the meet.
At the moment I am reading Fun With Dick and Shane which is a ménage/domestic discipline story about a young man and his two daddies. It is set in Britain and this story is the first book in a series of four and it is absolutely hilarious. I am also reading Junk and really enjoying it.
Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "Johanna wrote: "I started reading (listening to) Michael Nava's fourth Henry Rios book The Hidden Law today. It's making me incredibly sad — like, seriously sad — but the writing is..."I downloaded a sample of the Fun with Dick and Shane book once, and although I agree it is fun, I couldn't get my head around the domestic discipline aspect of it. I know it is a life style and freely chosen, but it is too close to domestic abuse for my taste. And the idea that a grown person acts like a brat and must be physically punished, I really don't get it. And I am strongly opposed to physical punishment for children and prefer grown ups to act like adults, so all in all, it didn't make sense.
Anne wrote: "I downloaded a sample of the Fun with Dick and Shane book once, and although I agree it is fun, I couldn't get my head around the domestic discipline aspect of it."I DNF'd that one. I really couldn't stand it and thought Gilli was annoying. Not my cuppa.
Not much reading time this week, but I started Stuff and it's good so far.
Valerie C wrote: "Anne wrote: "I downloaded a sample of the Fun with Dick and Shane book once, and although I agree it is fun, I couldn't get my head around the domestic discipline aspect of it."I DNF'd that one. ..."
I quite like the banter in the story. I think I like it because it is fiction but I don't know how I would feel about the idea of domestic discipline in real life especially if women were involved. I come from a culture and religion in which the idea of female submission to men is not only taught as doctrine but is used as an excuse to exclude women from leadership positions in the church. I quite like this story because it is funny but also unreal for me but I would be quite alarmed in real life to see any adult being spanked for their behaviour.
Having said this there may be some people who are quite happy with that lifestyle. I have a friend who always goes on about submitting to her husband and I always feel very uncomfortable about that. I feel it can be a dangerous way of dis empowering women but I am sure there are many people who would disagree with me especially in certain traditions and cultures.
D&S is not for me either, to read or practice, but I am compelled to point out that there are plenty of female Doms out there in real life. They are just not nearly as popular in fiction as the male Doms.
Josh wrote: "I've had to take another break from M/M again. Too many stupid books in a row. I'm back to vintage mystery. ..."I love vintage mystery! It's what got me hooked on the genre (that, and the children's mysteries which I devoured). Which have you been reading?
Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "Valerie C wrote: "Anne wrote: "I downloaded a sample of the Fun with Dick and Shane book once, and although I agree it is fun, I couldn't get my head around the domestic discipline aspect of it."..."
I love the Gillibran Brown stories. Gilli can be a brat and sometimes I want to shout at him. But then, Shane can be so uncompromising that I want to yell at him too. One of the things I like is that it's always told from Gilli's POV and he's such an unreliable narrator that we can all form our own opinions of his menfolk.
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I love vintage mystery! It's what got me hooked on the genre (that, a..."
A little and oddly creepy mystery with a strong ghost element. It's called Evidence of Things Seen by Elizabeth Daly.
I always vary between genres, and just finished with The Goblin Emperor which I really enjoyed. I wonder if that is a stand- alone or if there will be more? I definitely could use more. Thanks to people here who recommended it.Today is a holiday here (Ascencion Day) so a whole day to read and enjoy the lovely weather, no family obligations or work, yay! I have started the coffee and the latest Tony Hill story by Val McDermid, Cross and Burn. It looks to become a nice day :)
Anne wrote: "I always vary between genres, and just finished with The Goblin Emperor which I really enjoyed. I wonder if that is a stand- alone or if there will be more? I definitely could use m..."Oh, please tell me how you like it, I have read the last one and it made me a little bit sad, so I have this book on my pile, but looked at it only from a distance. If I think it over, I liked https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9... best, because I don't have so much to fear for Tony and Carol.
Sabine wrote: "Anne wrote: "I always vary between genres, and just finished with The Goblin Emperor which I really enjoyed. I wonder if that is a stand- alone or if there will be more? I definitel..."I will. It has stayed on my Kindle for a while, since I also felt sad at the last one. I hope Ms McDermid will take pity on them, though..
Josh wrote: "A little and oddly creepy mystery with a strong ghost element. It's called Evidence of Things Seen by Elizabeth Daly. ..."How have I never heard of Elizabeth Daly? She looks really good. Thank you for a new author!
Reading Downtime by Tamara Allen and absolutely loving it :D
Bella wrote: "Reading Downtime by Tamara Allen and absolutely loving it :D"Ooh yes, this is a good one :D
Idamus wrote: "Bella wrote: "Reading Downtime by Tamara Allen and absolutely loving it :D"Ooh yes, this is a good one :D"
Yeah this is d first time I'm reading time travel themed story and the author wrote it so beautifully that I'm enjoying every moment, or should I say, every page of it :D
Bella wrote: "Idamus wrote: "Bella wrote: "Reading Downtime by Tamara Allen and absolutely loving it :D"Ooh yes, this is a good one :D"
Yeah this is d first time I'm reading time travel themed story and the ..."
I've had Downtime on my TBR forever, but I don't usually like time travel. This one is tempting, though. :)
Valerie C wrote: "Bella wrote: "Idamus wrote: "Bella wrote: "Reading Downtime by Tamara Allen and absolutely loving it :D"Ooh yes, this is a good one :D"
Yeah this is d first time I'm reading time travel themed ..."
Go read it, it's awesome, and she writes so beautifully and real
I'm reading The Eagle's Wing. Can't understand why it hasn't been read by more people. Definitely a four star read at the moment.
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How have I never heard of Elizabeth Daly? She looks really ..."
She is very good. She's the kind of good that's easy to take for granted.
Valerie C wrote: "I've had Downtime on my TBR forever, but I don't usually like time travel. This one is tempting, though. :) ..."I was d same, then suddenly felt like reading and what a book it is !! U won't regret reading it trust me, her writing is beautiful :)
Idamus wrote: "I just finished The Persistence of Memory and now I wish I had book two and time to read it :-)"This one sounds good and I like J Castillo's books. Maybe I will give it a try :)
Sabine wrote: "Anne wrote: "I always vary between genres, and just finished with The Goblin Emperor which I really enjoyed. I wonder if that is a stand- alone or if there will be more? I definitel..."I liked it a lot, many twists and turns, a perfectly creepy villain, gruesome crimes ( this is Val McDermid after all). I recommend it, Sabine.
Bella wrote: "Idamus wrote: "I just finished The Persistence of Memory and now I wish I had book two and time to read it :-)"This one sounds good and I like J Castillo's books. Maybe I will giv..."
You should :-)
I am reading a WWII historical m/m called Make Do and Mend by Adam Fitzroy. In the tradition of other Manifold Press books I've read, it is well written and appears to be a slow-build romance.
Finished reading Joanna Chambers' Enlightenment series. Very good! When i started the first book, given the graphic (for me) opening scene, i thought the series would be more "historical", with political intrigue playing a more prominent role, but it's actually primarily a romance that happens to be set within a historical context and we do learn about the rules and limitations of personal freedom in that context. It takes a while to get to know the MCs, but i enjoyed their chemistry from the start. Neat ending, very romantic.
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I agree. It's really well done.
I had a good day's reading yesterday -- Everything I Know (wonderful) and Josephine Myles's Stuff, which was very good. Although it's in the same world as Junk it isn't necessary to read that book first (although I think it helps, because Jasper and Lewis are also in this book). It's set in Bristol, so some good local colour for those attending the UK Meet.
KC wrote: "Finished reading Joanna Chambers' Enlightenment series. Very good! When i started the first book, given the graphic (for me) opening scene, i thought the series would be more "historical", with pol..."I agree. I felt that it was a true series i.e. each book was complete but the main story arc was over all three books, and it would have been too rushed in one book (unless it had been very long). I absolutely believed in the world and the characters, and the way they and their relationship developed and changed.
Vivian wrote: "I am reading To Ride Hell's Chasm"Great book. I'm currently listening to new audio version of The Master of White Storm. Narrated by Simon Prebble, it's very good.
Anne wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Anne wrote: "I always vary between genres, and just finished with The Goblin Emperor which I really enjoyed. I wonder if that is a stand- alone or if there will be mo..."Thank you Anne, I start it now. : )
Susinok wrote: "I am reading a WWII historical m/m called Make Do and Mend by Adam Fitzroy. In the tradition of other Manifold Press books I've read, it is well written and appears to be a slow-bui..."I loved this book. Some readers complained that "nothing happened" but all the relationships in the book are so well done, not just the MC's. My favorite Adam Fitzroy, though Stage Whispers is excellent as well. I hope you continue to enjoy it!
Marge wrote: "I loved this book. Some readers complained that "nothing happened" but all the relationships in the book are so well done, not just the MC's. My favorite Adam Fitzroy, though Stage Whispers is excellent as well. I hope you continue to enjoy it! ..."I was just looking at that one on ARE. I may get some rebate bucks today... They are rebating 50% on indy books today on All Romance Ebooks.
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Thank you for reminding me of this book, both of you! I've had it on my Kindle since John recommended it here a while ago. It sounds exactly like something I'd like to read right now. Thank you!
I started Highfell Grimoires this morning. It looks promising so far, excellent world building and a sneaking suspicion all is not as it seems.
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