I'm Currently Reading... 2016

[Ezi]

Reading and listening to

[Sue]

ThatEzi wrote: "ShoSho wrote: I'm listening to The Bourbon Kings (The Bourbon Kings, #1) by J.R. Ward and I'm so bored"

I haven't heard anything good about this title, you're confirming it. Thanks for posting.

[Ezi]

Sue wrote: "ThatEzi wrote: "ShoSho wrote: I'm listening to The Bourbon Kings (The Bourbon Kings, #1) by J.R. Ward and I'm so bored"

I haven't heard anything good about this title, you're confirming it. Thanks..."

It got better half way. The second half was stronger and more enjoyable

[Sue]

ThatEzi wrote: "Sue wrote: "ThatEzi wrote: "ShoSho wrote: I'm listening to The Bourbon Kings (The Bourbon Kings, #1) by J.R. Ward and I'm so bored"

I haven't heard anything good about this title, you're confirmin..."

Glad it wasn't a complete waste.

[Sue]

Today is LaVyrle Spencer birthday, she wrote some of the best books I've ever read... The Gamble and Morning Glory, though written in the 80's these were not bodice rippers though there is nothing wrong with that. *wink* I read my share.

If I can recommend these as a small salute to a great author, try either but my all time favorite is Morning Glory, what an absolute pleasure that was to read. Depression Era South - Ex-Con and shunned woman are together based on mutual need. This couple grows with each chapter and you just fall a little in love with them yourself. What growth these characters attain with just the belief in each other. A touching story you remember long after you've put the book down. It's a slow moving story, not like a lot of today's novels. But it's a story worth reading. Happy Birthday LaVyrle. FYI - This was made into one of the worst adaptations ever, right up there with Julie Garwood's For the Roses which turned into a TV movie Rose Hill. Avoid those adaptions AT ALL COST.

[Robin]

I wholeheartedly agree that Morning Glory is a fantastic book. I highly recommend this book to anyone who reads romance. I haven't read The Gamble yet, but I've liked everything else I've read by this author so I'm sure it will be good.

Thanks for the warning about the movie adaption of this book. I saw For the Roses several years ago. If it's anything like that, I'll stay far away.

[ShoSho , Moderator]

I'm reading only 100 pages left. I like the characters but not a big fan of the plot(view spoiler)[ The "big bad secret" that's going to cause some some drama between the MCs! I wish it was anything but keeping secrets. I just can't stand this trope! (hide spoiler)]

I finished listening to and about to start for the series read. the discussion is here

[Lauren]

ShoSho wrote: "I'm reading only 100 pages left. I like the characters but not a big fan of the plot[spoilers removed]."

Yes, that trope is a big no no for me too, but it worked out relatively well (view spoiler)[no unnecessary drama and angst with Rhys feeling all betrayed! (hide spoiler)] and I loved the characters so much that I was able to put it aside.

[Sue]

Robin wrote: "I wholeheartedly agree that Morning Glory is a fantastic book. I highly recommend this book to anyone who reads romance. ...Thanks for the warning about the movie adaption of this book. I saw For the Roses several years ago. If it's anything like that, I'll stay far away. ..."

We are like minded, makes me shy away from reading the book first if I know it'll become a movie. They rarely stand up unless it's YA for some reason and sometimes not even then.

[ShoSho , Moderator]

Lauren wrote: "ShoSho wrote: "I'm reading only 100 pages left. I like the characters but not a big fan of the plot[spoilers removed]."

Yes, that trope is a big no no for..."

Yes !I was very satisfied with how all turned out.(view spoiler)[ From his reaction to how they handled the new addition to their family and the wedding. One of my favorite secondary characters was Lady Berwick( or whatever her name was :p) I hope to see more of her in the future books. (hide spoiler)]
Can't wait for the next book! It'll be epic!

[Ezi]

Finishing and I am not sure where to go next. I am trying to decide between and

[Lauren]

ShoSho wrote: "Can't wait for the next book! It'll be epic!"

It will!

[Anita]

I just finished Forged in Smoke by Trish McCallan. Great plot with a paranormal twist.

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

[ShoSho , Moderator]

Anita wrote: "I just finished Forged in Smoke by Trish McCallan. Great plot with a paranormal twist.

My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/re..."

I've read the first 2 in the series and both were disappointing for different reasons. I'm glad that you liked this one.

[Jonetta]

ShoSho, I liked the first book but was really underwhelmed by the second. Hoping for the best with this one. Did you request from NetGalley or have you given up?

[ShoSho , Moderator]

Jonetta wrote: "ShoSho, I liked the first book but was really underwhelmed by the second. Hoping for the best with this one. Did you request from NetGalley or have you given up?"

No I didn't request it. I'll probably read it if I can get a free copy but I won't pay for it!
The first one the story was much better than the second but that scene ,that hated (view spoiler)[rape (hide spoiler)]scene. And that guy's reaction when he sees her afterward! Ughhh!

[ShoSho , Moderator]

Have you read the 2 novellas in between?

[Jonetta]

Nope. Didn't know they existed.

[ShoSho , Moderator]

Jonetta wrote: "Nope. Didn't know they existed."

It seems they are not really in between books but a spin off series name "bound by" with 4 novellas. I just checked her website.

[Jonetta]

I did, too, but she refers to them also as Red-Hot SEALs novellas and I see they're included in that series, too.

FYI, apparently, I downloaded the first novella free from her website (newsletter subscriber). Frankly, I'd given up on the series after significant delays of the new book release when the previous one ended in a cliffhanger.

[Jonetta]

Oh, I'm not paying for that second novella:)

[ShoSho , Moderator]

I saw that book 3 didn't need requesting on Netgalley so I just clicked on "Read now"! LOL
It'll be archived in less than 2 weeks so I'll read it very soon.

[Jonetta]

ShoSho wrote: "I saw that book 3 didn't need requesting on Netgalley so I just clicked on "Read now"! LOL
It'll be archived in less than 2 weeks so I'll read it very soon."

You know it won't expire for 55 days...

[ShoSho , Moderator]

Jonetta wrote: "ShoSho wrote: "I saw that book 3 didn't need requesting on Netgalley so I just clicked on "Read now"! LOL
It'll be archived in less than 2 weeks so I'll read it very soon."

You know it won't expir..."
Oh you're right , once it's downloaded I can read it even after it's archived.
I once got approved for a book on the day it was suppose to be archived . By the time I logged to Netgalley it was archived and I wasn't able to download it or read it!

[Anita]

I did like book 3 in this Red Hot SEALs series. I've got the first two but have never read them.

[ShoSho , Moderator]

I finished reading last night and now I'm reading I'm in the mood for erotica ;)

I started yesterday and read a few of the stories but they were boring so I'm not going to read the rest.

I'm also listening to . I think the last time I read the first book was 12 years ago. My first time listening to the series.

[Robin]

Another good reading week for me. First I read All Fall Down by Stacy Green. This is the last book in her Lucy Kendall series and my favorite.

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

I also read Blood Work by Michael Connelly. This is my first Michael Connelly book that wasn't part of the Harry Bosch series. It's a winner.

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

[Sue]

I'm back to reading Into the Wilderness, it's a slow read and easy to put down. But minutes back into it things are coming to a head and I expect a major change. Guess my timing was bad when I put it down. Outlander fans, as I've mentioned so far it's a lot like Diana Galbaldon's ABOSA. So it's a slow starter, but hopefully meet, great and settings are done and we can get some action.

[Ezi]

I tried and got bored so now I'm Listening to

[Vicki]

Sue wrote: "I'm back to reading Into the Wilderness, it's a slow read and easy to put down. But minutes back into it things are coming to a head and I expect a major change. Guess my timing was ba..."

I hope you like I read it and thought it was pretty good I have the next 2 on my Kindle to read.

[Rosemarie]

ThatEzi wrote: "I tried and got bored so now I'm Listening to "

I didn't care for that book either. Now I wonder if I should attempt to read any of the others in the series.

[Hayley]

Just finished and I loved it..

Not sure what is next yet!

[Rosemarie]

Finished and loved it. I am now reading and thoroughly enjoying it.

[Anita]

The Secrets She Kept by Brenda Novak.

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

[Lauren]

Rosemarie wrote: "Finished and loved it. I am now reading and thoroughly enjoying it."

Both fantastic books!

[Anita]

I just finished a great book in a wonderful series. Into Dust by B.J. Daniels.

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

[Robin]

This week I listened to This Heart of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. It's my least favorite book in her Chicago Stars series and I still gave it 4 stars.

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

I read It's a Wonderful Wife by Janet Chapman. I read the first two books in the Sinclair Brother series a few years ago, but really didn't care for this one.

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

Last night I finished Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley. This is my first book by this author. I really don't know what to think of it.

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

[Rosemarie]

Just finishing Marrying Winterborne loved it as usuall with Lisa Kleypas books. Starting Lover Revealed

[Robin]

Last night I read Hidden by Kelley Armstrong. It's one of the many novellas from her Women of the Otherworld series. It's so nice to go back and revisit this series.

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

[ShoSho , Moderator]

I'm listening to for the series read.

I finished yesterday.
I got but I'm a bit scared to read it :D LOL I don't why! I read the first page last night and closed it and went to bed!
I'm also reading

[Sue]

ShoSho wrote: "I got Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Harry Potter, #8) by J.K. Rowling but I'm a bit scared to read it :D LOL I don't why! I read the first page last night and closed it and went to bed!..."

I look forward to your opinion, I resisted this time... I did not order my copy for the 1st day release... guess I want to see what people think,.... you know not to spoil a good thing.

[Anita]

I just finished a debut novel that is a Historical Romantic Suspense. A Perfect Plan by Alyssa Drake.

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

[Robin]

This week I read Watch Me Die by Erica Spindler.

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

[Sue]

Started another NR novel, I'm in the mood what can I say... Honest Illusions

[ShoSho , Moderator]

Sue wrote: "Started another NR novel, I'm in the mood what can I say... Honest Illusions"

I'malways in the mood for NR!

[Sandra J]

I just started

[Robin]

Sue wrote: "Started another NR novel, I'm in the mood what can I say... Honest Illusions"

Excellent story!

[Robin]

In the last few days I've read Hot Target by Suzanne Brockmann. Another great book in her Troubleshooters series.

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

After that I read Heart of the Storm by Shannon Stacey. The novella was just "OK" to me.

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

Today at lunchtime I finished Damaged by Alex Kava.

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

[Nicci]

I'm reading

[Anita]

Just started . Another great book by Catherine Coulter.