Buddyread - Start 14th Aug. - Sofia, Bev, Andrea and Ingela

[Ingie]

BUDDYREAD with Sofia, Bev and Andrea the weekend August 14-16.



« In the first novel of an explosive new series from K.J. Charles, a young gentleman and his elegant mentor fight for love in a world of wealth, power, and manipulation. » ~ Meet Harry Vane and Julius Norreys...

[Sofia]

thanks Ingela - really looking forward to this :D

[Ingie]

Sofia wrote: "thanks Ingela - really looking forward to this :D"

Awwww! What a cutie wink. Thanks Sofia!

Me too. I ALWAYS like (love) her characters, the intense heat and often very speedy exiting stories. This must be a good one too. Right? ~ Time for a new historical M/M as well.

This weekend will be filled with stuff to do before my sisters big 50 years party tomorrow evening. Still 8 white tablecloths to iron. But first is it a visit to the hairdresser and my nails, and some very late shopping to fix. - I'd to take a free day already my first working week. A bit embarrassing. :)

See you!

PS) At last warm and sunny summer weather up here when there isn't any time for beach days. Typical!!!! :)))))

[☆☆☆~Bev's World of Books~☆☆☆]

Hehe, it's always the way Inge.

Hi Sofia, can't wait to get started on this one. I've already put it on my favourite series shelf, and I don't think I'm bring too premature :D

[☆☆☆~Bev's World of Books~☆☆☆]

[Sofia]

I feel like a historical (as in a UK one) myself :D I've been looking forward to this so fingers crossed.

Hope your new place is ok/better and you got more time to yourself .

I'm going to miss the sea when summer is over because with all this heat I'm really enjoying going to the seaside and relaxing there.


and happy ironing, better you then me :D

[☆☆☆~Bev's World of Books~☆☆☆]

[Sofia]

Hi Bev - I see you are having fun with the gifs. Hope you are having a nice summer?

No you are not being premature - if it's like the Ash & Francis's short than we are in for a winner.

[☆☆☆~Bev's World of Books~☆☆☆]

I did actually contact Samhain about getting audio books done of KJ's stories. Their response was that no one had made any offers for them yet, but they were keeping an eye on things. Are they nuts?? I can only assume they haven't tried the right people...surely Audible would jump at the chance?? I know I would....

[Ingie]

Have you seen it will be a second series part already before Christmas (15/12). Yay!!!!

[Ingie]

Bev wrote: "I did actually contact Samhain about getting audio books done of KJ's stories. Their response was that no one had made any offers for them yet, but they were keeping an eye on things. Are they nu..."

I would too. :)

[Ingie]

Love all your nice pics.

[Sofia]

Ingela wrote: " Have you seen it will be a second series part already before Christmas (15/12). Yay!!!!

"

Here is the first bit, very very moreish :D
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1387645...

[Ingie]

I couldn't open that link.

[Sofia]

Ingela wrote: "I couldn't open that link." probably I can open because I'm in the group. I copied it for you.

(view spoiler)[
KJ Charles‎ - KJ Charles Chat
21 hrs ·

Right, you lot. I have not finished the Think of England last three paragraphs STILL and now I have to go find my passport and retrieve my kids from storage so I'm out of time. But instead for a holiday treat, please have the opening of A Seditious Affair, in which a radical bookseller of the grubbiest kind meets his anonymous lover. Um, this excerpt may seem a bit unnerving, out of context...you'll just have to trust me on this, okay?
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The Tory was waiting when Silas entered the private room.
He stood as if looking out of the window, though it was covered by drapes. No prying eyes wanted. His back was to the door, and Silas gave himself a moment to look. Curly black hair that he knew to be shot with silver at the temples. A pair of shoulders beginning to round, just a little, from too long spent at a desk. Fawn breeches that didn’t hug his arse nearly as much as they might. A rich man, by Silas’s standards. Probably an important man. An unknown man.
He turned a moment after Silas entered, though he must have heard the door. Dark eyes under the black hair. Welsh blood at work, that was, that and the strong, dark features.
The Tory looked at him, unblinking. Didn’t smile. Didn’t say good evening.
Silas crossed to his usual chair, watching. The Tory watched him back.
Silas sat. It was a comfortable chair, and he’d been on his feet all day and walked here from Ludgate too. He allowed himself a sigh of contentment, then looked up at the well-dressed man who waited in silent stillness.
“Wine.” His own Cockney rasp always seemed more pronounced in the Tory’s presence.
The Tory didn’t move for a moment, as if shocked by the order, a flush darkening on his cheeks, then he went, in silence, to the little table. There was a bottle there, already uncorked, two long-stemmed glasses. He poured for them both with a hand that shook, left one glass there, came over to hand Silas his.
Silas tasted the wine. Rich, red, almost certainly costing some impossible sum. Like the private room at Millay’s, like the Tory’s coat and gleaming boots, like everything in the room except himself.
The Tory stood close, watching. Silas swung one leg over the other. He wore shoes and worsted stockings. The Tory wore Hessians and silk.
“Take my shoes off,” Silas said harshly, and then, “No. On your knees.”
The Tory gave a convulsive swallow. He went down to his knees, head bowed, and reached for Silas’s roughly stitched leather shoe.
“Look up.”
His head came up, dark eyes unreadable. His face was taut with emotion, but his mouth was a little open, lips a little red, and he took hold of Silas’s shoe like the best-trained servant Silas could imagine.
“Other one.” Silas moved his foot, forcing the Tory between his legs as the man served him. His prick was hardening already, and he could see the bulge in the Tory’s breeches. He spread his legs wider. “See that?”
The Tory nodded, a barely perceptible movement. Silas curled a leg around his back and kicked the kneeling man forward. It took him by surprise. He lurched, steadied himself with a hand on Silas’s thigh, and Silas took the opportunity to grab his face, taking a tight hold on his well-shaven chin. “I said, see that?”
“Yes.” A whisper. Forcing the word out.
“Where’s that going tonight?”
“Please,” the Tory said. “Please. Don’t make me.”
Silas stared at him, feeling the pulse beat beneath his fingers, hearing his harsh breaths. The Tory stared back, eyes full of shame and defiance, chin stubbornly up.
One of *those* nights. (hide spoiler)]

[☆☆☆~Bev's World of Books~☆☆☆]

Why haven't I had notifications for these posts?? And the second book comes out just in time for my birthday?? Yay!!

I'll give KJ that...she writes some really HOT sex scenes, phew!! May be I need to add this book to my Doms in charge bookshelf eh?? I'd love ALL of her stuff on audio....

I love your dancing turtle Inge...;)

[Sofia]

the Heavens are working towards a good birthday for you Bev :D

[♣ Irish Smurfétté ♣]

Ok im not reading the excerpt, i wanna be surprised!!

In other news, KJ has the most books sitting on my pre-ordered shelf lol

Looking forward to this!!!

[Sofia]

you are made of sterner stuff than me Andrea :D

[☆☆☆~Bev's World of Books~☆☆☆]

Sofia wrote: "the Heavens are working towards a good birthday for you Bev :D"

They certainly are Sofia. :D

Just pre-ordered books 2 & 3...didn't expect them to be up so far ahead.

[☆☆☆~Bev's World of Books~☆☆☆]

Hope the Birthday party went well Inge!! :D

[Ingie]

Bev wrote: "Hope the Birthday party went well Inge!! :D"

It was a fantastic party. We all (60 persons) eat amazing good food, danced and there were many fine speeches and funny songs for my sister. A evening to remember.

Still a bit "the day after".

[☆☆☆~Bev's World of Books~☆☆☆]

You mean you've got a hangover ;) **snort** Sounds as though you all had a great time!! :D

[Ingie]

...but it was worth it, haha. :)

[Sofia]

Ingela wrote: "Bev wrote: "Hope the Birthday party went well Inge!! :D"

It was a fantastic party. We all (60 persons) eat amazing good food, danced and there were many fine speeches and funny songs for my siste..."

Not like this i hope Inge :)

[Ingie]

LoL!! No, thanksgod not that bad. ~ I'm not much of a drinker but a late night, more dancing than my body are used to and a couple of wine glass and I'm exhausted. My old party girl strength is lost years ago. :))))

I hope you all had a great weekend. (((hugs)))

[Sofia]

We had a freak storm yesterday so it's easier to breathe now :)

[Ingie]

Sofia wrote: "We had a freak storm yesterday so it's easier to breathe now :)"

Good for you Sofia. It can be great with those summer rains sometimes. :)

[☆☆☆~Bev's World of Books~☆☆☆]

Sofia wrote: "We had a freak storm yesterday so it's easier to breathe now :)

"

I'm always relieved when it rains after a really hot humid spell...can't stand hot, sticky weather, love dry heat, but hate the sticky stuff.

Not looked at any of the reviews for this yet, but I know Trish and Dani loved it...it was Trish's first Netgalley ARC. I haven't got time for those at the mo...;)

[Sofia]

I'm keeping back from the reviews as well, better for me :)

[Ingie]

In my Kindle. — So tempted to start...

[☆☆☆~Bev's World of Books~☆☆☆]

Yep, it arrived on mine this morning along with ...I really need to get a move on with that series, as I've only read a little bit of the first story. ;)

[Sofia]

Ingela wrote: "In my Kindle. — So tempted to start..."

temptress - I'm trying not to think about it :P

[Ingie]

[Ingie]

Bev wrote: "Yep, it arrived on mine this morning along with ...I really need to get a move on with that series, as I've only read a little bit of the first story. ;)"

Good luck, Bev! — Haven't read any of them. :)

[☆☆☆~Bev's World of Books~☆☆☆]

I've got loads of stuff I need to get to...but haven't had much time to read this week cos of beta reading for KC Wells.

[☆☆☆~Bev's World of Books~☆☆☆]

I'm taking details of this thread off my book posting...it only involves us, so no-one else needs to see. :D

[☆☆☆~Bev's World of Books~☆☆☆]

Ladies...when are we starting this read?? Friday evening or Saturday morning?? And don't forget...I'm away from tomorrow until Sunday, but we've got WiFi and I'll be checking in.

[Sofia]

I was planning Friday - I've been a good girl and stayed back from it :D

[☆☆☆~Bev's World of Books~☆☆☆]

Hehe, me too Sofia although it's been SO tempting!! I can do Friday...

[Ingie]

Me too. — I start on Friday after work and I'm sure it will be some (alone and quiet) time for reading this weekend. No parties, relatives or vacation trips. Just me and my books. It shall be so very good. :)

[Ingie]

Bev wrote: "I'm taking details of this thread off my book posting...it only involves us, so no-one else needs to see. :D"

What do you mean Bev?

[☆☆☆~Bev's World of Books~☆☆☆]

Ingela wrote: "Bev wrote: "I'm taking details of this thread off my book posting...it only involves us, so no-one else needs to see. :D"

What do you mean Bev?"

Anyone can look in on our posts..in fact 11 people have done, whoever they are. ;)

[Ingie]

Okay, I delete my link then. :)

[☆☆☆~Bev's World of Books~☆☆☆]

I think it's cos I'm used to us doing things in the group where no-one else can look in...makes me a bit wary of other people dropping in and making comments. ;)

[Sofia]

Whatever makes you comfortable Bev, the better. I did invite Maya to join us as she is reading at the same time. More love :)

[Therese]

Heh, I'm one of the secret stalkers on your BR:-). Sorry girls, just curious..

[☆☆☆~Bev's World of Books~☆☆☆]

Sofia wrote: "Whatever makes you comfortable Bev, the better. I did invite Maya to join us as she is reading at the same time. More love :)"

People I know are fine, that's perfectly OK...it's when you get complete strangers making comments, which I have had before hehe. Maya and Therese are very welcome....:D

[☆☆☆~Bev's World of Books~☆☆☆]

Therese wrote: "Heh, I'm one of the secret stalkers on your BR:-). Sorry girls, just curious.."

See post above Therese, you secret stalker you!! ;)

[Therese]

Bev wrote: "Therese wrote: "Heh, I'm one of the secret stalkers on your BR:-). Sorry girls, just curious.."

See post above Therese, you secret stalker you!! ;)"

Excellent, I shall continue to observe from a distance;-)