What Are You Currently reading in 2014?

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

As we welcome in another New year(Happy New Year to all here)it also means a new year of new books! So share with us here what you have on your "wish-list".. to read, or are currently reading or have read. It dosen't have to be "Southern" or the groups "time period." I look forward to your thoughts,reads,and recommends.

[Sandy]

I am currently reading "A Pledge of Silence" by Flora J. Solomon. It is a story of Nurse in the South Pacific during WWII. I am only 1/3 of the way through it, but I am having trouble putting it down. Will update you later. :D

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

This one sounds really good Sandy! I'm kinda all over the place in different reads at the moment as I'm reading for a 2014 goal challenge. let me know your thoughts on A Pledge Of Silence when your done :)

[Sandy]

Sandi, it is a fantastic book. I love the storyline and it keeps you reeled in the entire book. I can't believe the cruelty that was inflicted upon all of those POWs. This is a must read Sandi!

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

I will add to my TBR list! :)

[Sandy]

Ok, I am back to reading Jennifer Blake's Southern Rapture. :D

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Oh that's a good one! Enjoy:)

[Sandy]

Yes it is. About finished with it, as I was reading it when a friend lent me "A Pledge of Silence". Since it was a Lend Me ebook, I needed to get it read. I will post when I move on to my next one. You know me, I am always reading a book. :D HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!!!

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Sounds good Sandy and Happy Valentines to you as well! :)

[Sandy]

Thanks for the recommendation of the Jennifer Blake book. I was able to get it free on Amazon. :D

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Sandy wrote: "Thanks for the recommendation of the Jennifer Blake book. I was able to get it free on Amazon. :D"

Good! :)

[Sandy]

Decided to re-read Fifty Shades of Gray because my GF and I thought we ought to have a discussion about it. :D Oh my!!

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Have fun! I couldn't finish that book..no way not my cuppa. Misfit was brave and I believe got through it:O

[Heather]

Sandy wrote: "I am currently reading "A Pledge of Silence" by Flora J. Solomon. It is a story of Nurse in the South Pacific during WWII. I am only 1/3 of the way through it, but I am having trouble putting it do..."

Sounds like a great read! I love reading WW II books...is it a true story?

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

A Pledge of Silence It is Heather,here it is if your interested :)

[Heather]

Thank you Sandi! Adding it to my ever growing list :)

[Sandy]

Sandi, thanks so much for suggesting "The Vacant Chair" me. I just read it and loved it. I have also read recently an excellent series the Grayson Brother by Wendy Lindstrom, all set just post Civil War. There is 5 books so far and the are wonderful reads.

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[Sandy]

I also read Love's Wine by Patricia Hagan. This is a wonderful author and I thoroughly enjoying reading here stories during this time period.

[Sandy]

I am currently reading "True Colors" by Erin Rainwater. . Wonderful story of a nurse during the Civil War that meets a Union Major that is attached to the War Dept. in the Intelligence area. They fall in love and are married in secret due a mission that major was about to go on. I am not a spoiler, so I won't divulge any other secrets about this storyline. Good book and worth the time. I actually got this one as free one on Amazon. Glad I am taking the time to read it. Just because Amazon gave away, isn't a clue that wouldn't be any good. If you read it, I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. :D

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Your making my TBR pile bigger & bigger! I like the sound of this one too bad it isn't still free:(

[Tracyk]

I have just re-read some old favourite's and enjoyed them just as much this time as i did the first time i read them all.

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

I have all of these too Tracyk. Do you need to read them in order? Are the characters in all the other books?

[Tracyk]

Yes Sandi, best read them in order to know who the characters are.

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Ok thanks good to know :)

[Sandy]

Heather Graham is a fantastic author. She has also penned several books under the name of Shannon Drake. Those are a fantastic series by her TrackyK and Sandi.

I am currently reading "Fool's Gold" by Melissa Blue. This is the last of the Langston boys by her. Another great read by her.

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Thanks Sandy, do we have this author on out shelf? Refresh my memory on this series....

[Tracyk]

Yes Sandy, i loved all of heather Graham's historicals plus the one's she wrote as Shannon Drake. I have read some Melissa Blue but can't remember the titles, the last one i read was about the brother who was the Sherriff, ring any bells?

[Sandy]

Yes Sandy we do, but just discovered that last book of that series.

[Sandy]

Yep Tracy. It was in this Langston Series. It was Davy he was sheriff.

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Sandy wrote: "Yes Sandy we do, but just discovered that last book of that series."

Oh good thanks, Sandy:)

[Sandy]

Currently reading another series, 3 books by Tracie Peterson. It begins with a young woman that was about to be married and after much discussion between her and her best friend, they fled the church together and headed to TX. Lizzie Decker and Deborah Vandermark led you on a wonderful journey as they mark their mark on the world. There many twists and turns, but you will love every minute of this series. I have listed them in order.

Embers of Love , Hearts Aglow and Hope Rekindled .

Enjoy!

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

These all look good Sandy! I'm adding them to my shelf thanks for letting us know:)

[Sandy]

I just finished "To Follow A Dream" by Elaine Stubbs.

During the time of the Civil War, women were expected to stay home, get married and have children. Daisy Jane Allen has other ideas. She wants to be a nurse and use her gift of healing. With the very reluctant approval of her well-to-do father, she studies medicine under Doctor Robert Lawrence. Love blooms between student and instructor though neither are aware of the other's feelings. The Civil War rages and the Union needs doctors. Duty calls and Robert signs up. When he tells Daisy he is going to war, he shocks her by also proposing marriage and asks her to accompany him as his nurse and wife. The newlyweds meet up with a Union militia unit and soon find themselves combating hunger, death, the heartbreak of war and the myriad of battlefield diseases.

Interesting and enjoyable storyline however, there happens to be a ton and I mean a ton to typos, and missing sentences so it was hard to follow some times. If these were fixed, I might get it a higher rating. At this time I give this one 2 stars.

[Sandy]

I have been reading Danielle Steel once again. Finished Winners which is a great book and currently reading Power Play.

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Sandy wrote: "I just finished "To Follow A Dream" by Elaine Stubbs.

During the time of the Civil War, women were expected to stay home, get married and have children. Dais..."
What a shame that something like that can spoil what may have otherwise been a good book.

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Sandy wrote: "I have been reading Danielle Steel once again. Finished Winners which is a great book and currently reading Power Play."

I've only read one book by her, it was just ok. Not sure if I would try another or not.

[Sandy]

Currently reading "Jason's Angel" by Cheryl Pierson. . This is the synopsis of the book. I will give my thoughts later.

Two wounded Union soldiers will die without proper treatment. Sabrina Patrick realizes they won't get it at the Confederate army hospital where she helps nurse the wounded men. She does the unthinkable and takes them to her home.

Jason McCain’s pain is eased by the feel of clean sheets, a soft bed, and a touch that surely must belong to an angel. But what reason could an angel have for bringing him and his brother here?

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Where do you find all these good ones!
This is getting added thanks Sandy ;)

[Sandy]

I just do searches for Civil War romances on Amazon usually. :D

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

I must start roaming around there then:)

[Sandy]

LOL

[Misfit]

I'm reading Spanish Serenade by Jennifer Blake. So far (40% in) very good. Note: several JB titles are $.99 on Amazon today.

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Good deal Misfit thanks:)

[Sandy]

Just finished a series that is fabulous by Tracie Peterson. It begins with a young woman during the civil war in Missouri. Her journey leads her to go west with her family to escape all the bloodshed. She endures many, many struggles and heartbreaks. Excellent storyline. When I read one, if there is others in a series, I have to finish the series.

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

These look good Sandy! Thanks for bringing them to our attention. :)