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[Anita]

Killer cozy series. A Killer Location by Sarah T. Hobart is really, really good.

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

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Paris for One and Other Stories by Jojo Moyes, a delightful collection of short stories and one novella. Definitely worth listening to versus reading if you can. Here's my review.

I'm now listening to Into the Light by Aleatha Romig, The Light #1. I've listened to three hours and it is creepy but I'm completely into it.

[Kayla]

Finished The Next Always and Fruits of the Earth, still reading The Fountainhead and just started Naked in Death (revisiting this series by JD Robb) the Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts, Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut and Night by Elie Wiesel

[Erin]

Reading the 3rd book of The Quinn Legacy & loving it!!

[Kayla]

Ahhh the Quinn's were one of my favorites by her! Though let's be honest, it's hard for me to be disappointed by most of her stories lol

[Jonetta]

That's so true, Kayla!

[♥ Joy Joy ♥]

I saw the Island of Glass books at my grocery store this morning. I was all, "oooooooo!!!!"

But the Kindle version won't be released until the 6th (I pre-ordered it). *sigh*

But it's best. I have so many other books to get through for challenges so....*kicks rocks*

[Kayla]

Joy wrote: "I saw the Island of Glass books at my grocery store this morning. I was all, "oooooooo!!!!"

But the Kindle version won't be released until the 6th (I pre-ordered it). *sigh*

But it's best. I have..."I hate when kindle releases late. I much prefer holding a physical book in my hands and buying ebooks doesn't make me nearly as giddy as buying hard copies, I just deal with it because I love being able to take so many books around with me without hurting my back or arms or shoulders hahahaha.

[Kayla]

Jonetta wrote: "That's so true, Kayla!"

right? I mean there's some I like more than others, but I always enjoy her books. She makes me want to take up whatever occupations her characters have in each story lol. I blame her for my uncertainty with what I want to do with my life because she makes everything sound so interesting hahahaha.

[♥ Joy Joy ♥]

Kayla wrote: "Joy wrote: "I saw the Island of Glass books at my grocery store this morning. I was all, "oooooooo!!!!"

But the Kindle version won't be released until the 6th (I pre-ordered it). *sigh*

But it's ..."

I agree about what you said about books and ebooks. There is something special about holding an actual book, but I don't regret my Kindle Fire at all (just got it March of this year).

I have space issues because of how many books I have. I literally have containers of them stacked. And since I read certain books so much I tend to have to get another down the road, I figure letting go of that helps the environment as well as my space issues too. :D

Plus, with Kindle Unlimited, it's like having access to a huge library (minus major authors like Nora. But still worth the $10/month.).

[♥ Joy Joy ♥]

Kayla wrote: "Jonetta wrote: "She makes me want to take up whatever occupations her characters have in each story lol."

RIGHT! I know EXACTLY what you mean! :D

[Kayla]

Joy wrote: "Kayla wrote: "Joy wrote: "I saw the Island of Glass books at my grocery store this morning. I was all, "oooooooo!!!!"

But the Kindle version won't be released until the 6th (I pre-ordered it). *si..."

same problem. All of my bookshelves broke on my move to Las Vegas so I have 2k books just in bins and it's so hard to try and find the ones that I want to read lol space is definitely an issue for me as well and I refuse to give them up so it will always be an issue haha. Kindle Unlimited is awesome! I also use overdrive to rent library ebooks from my library system so as long as the Clark County Library District has it, I can get it on loan. They only let you add a library you are actually a member of though so that makes me sad or I'd join every library in the nation. Bottom line, while I have a preference, as long as I'm reading I don't care how it's happening lol.

[♥ Joy Joy ♥]

Kayla wrote: "Joy wrote: "Kayla wrote: "Joy wrote: "I saw the Island of Glass books at my grocery store this morning. I was all, "oooooooo!!!!"

But the Kindle version won't be released until the 6th (I pre-orde..."

Yep. In the end, as long as there is a book, there is a way!

Or something less corny than that :D

[Kayla]

Joy wrote: "Kayla wrote: "Joy wrote: "Kayla wrote: "Joy wrote: "I saw the Island of Glass books at my grocery store this morning. I was all, "oooooooo!!!!"

But the Kindle version won't be released until the 6..."

Exactly. Can I ask- how do you go through your books so fast? Do you speed read, or do a combo of reading/audio? lol It's driving me crazy because I want to get through my books faster without sacrificing my enjoyment or understanding of the story lol

[Britney]

Hey everyone! I feel like I've been gone so long, and I miss all my Goodreads friends:))

I got in a weird overwhelming place with my books so I went back and visited some of my old favs and now I'm even more confused as to what I want to read next. Old favorites comfort you but they also make you feel homesick after your done.
So I've been re reading some of the only YA books that I have fallen in love with there are three short books to each trilogy and three trilogies with an extra book to bring it all to an end. Three best friends(2 girls, one guy) have their own trilogy but they are so short it equals out to being one book a piece.


First it's . Then . And last is , , . Followed with the ending .
I love them all so much :)

[Jonetta]

I finished Mrs. John Doe by Tom Savage, Nora Baron #1, and it was a twister. Here's my review.

I'm now reading Fool for Love by Marie Force, The McCarthys of Gansett Island #2.

[Jonetta]

Britney wrote: "Hey everyone! I feel like I've been gone so long, and I miss all my Goodreads friends:))

I got in a weird overwhelming place with my books so I went back and visited some of my old favs and now I..."

Glad to see you back here!!!!

[♥ Joy Joy ♥]

Kayla wrote: "Exactly. Can I ask- how do you go through your books so fast? Do you speed read, or do a combo of reading/audio? lol It's driving me crazy because I want to get through my books faster without sacrificing my enjoyment or understanding of the story lol "

I'm a fast reader and it's pretty much my main source of entertainment. I rarely watch tv or play hours of games these days. The only game I really spend time on now is Pokemon Go and that's because it's an incentive to not stay sedentary too much. :D

[Kayla]

Joy wrote: "Kayla wrote: "Exactly. Can I ask- how do you go through your books so fast? Do you speed read, or do a combo of reading/audio? lol It's driving me crazy because I want to get through my books faste..."

Okay that makes sense then. On top of working almost full time as an online personal trainer and freelance bookkeeper, I compete in the NPC Bikini Division so I'm in the gym at least 2 hours a far if not more and I chase around my almost two year old. I can power throw GG a couple books a week which is good for me. I usually try to shoot for 150-200 per year but the last two years have been my rut, feels good to be out of it though. I luckily get to use my cardio time as reading time which helps lol and I guess I read decently fast all things considered. I just wish I could read more and faster- there's too many books I want to read in this lifetime dang it! Lol

[♥ Joy Joy ♥]

Kayla wrote: "Joy wrote: "Kayla wrote: "Exactly. Can I ask- how do you go through your books so fast? Do you speed read, or do a combo of reading/audio? lol It's driving me crazy because I want to get through my..."

We need more hours in the day so we can read all the books!

And congrats on competing! That takes a lot of dedication and work! (Not to mention doing that on top of your jobs)

[Vicki]

Well it's my time to read Christmas stories so that's what I'll be reading this December all genre from Cowboys, Regency, Christian and any others I can find. Also will be reading and 3 books from groups I'm in. Also will be reading 4 more from different groups so I have a busy Dec. planned

[Kayla]

Joy wrote: "Kayla wrote: "Joy wrote: "Kayla wrote: "Exactly. Can I ask- how do you go through your books so fast? Do you speed read, or do a combo of reading/audio? lol It's driving me crazy because I want to ..."
That we do, it's not fair to limit us so...lol Thank you, I love it. Started just with proving to myself that I could do it and now I'm doing my best to earn my pro card- it'll be a tough journey, but I think I can handle it ;-) Happy reading! Goodness knows as much as I love goodreads, time on here is time I could be reading bahahaha.

[Kayla]

Vicki wrote: "Well it's my time to read Christmas stories so that's what I'll be reading this December all genre from Cowboys, Regency, Christian and any others I can find. Also will be reading [bookcover:The Ho..."
Love reading Christmas stories this time of year for obvious reasons also! And The Hollow is AWESOME!

[Jonetta]

I finished Fool for Love by Marie Force, The McCarthys of Gansett Island #2, and here's my review.

I'm now reading A Helluva Holiday by Jerrie Alexander, Lost and Found, Inc. #4.5.

[Anita]

I just finished a SEAL novella SEAL's Deliverance by Elle James.

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

[Kayla]

Finished The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts and my re-reading of Naked in Death by JD Robb, now adding The Perfect Hope and Glory in Death to the list by Nora Roberts and JD Robb respectively. I have to say, I'm enjoying revisiting her in death series. I found The Last Boyfriend to only be so-so and by 3/4 through I found I was just reading it so I could get to the last book because that's the one I've been wanting to read lol.

[♥ Joy Joy ♥]

Got my copy of Island of Glass! Squeee! But won't get to it until maybe tomorrow. Going to re-read the whole trilogy :D

[Jonetta]

Still waiting:(

[Kayla]

Haven't even tried to get it yet because haven't read the first two in the trilogy. I have an OCD thing where I have to read her new release books in order of release including single title and I still have another trilogy to read before this one as well as several single titles lol- I believe I'm on Whiskey Creek right now, but haven't yet started it...

[Sheery]

I started Island of Glass. It picks up right where Bay of Sighs left off. It took me a couple of pages to re-immerse into the story but now I'm there. I wish I could keep reading but you know, work. LOL I'll get right back into it this evening, though.

[Anita]

I just got . Need to finish .

[♥ Joy Joy ♥]

Jonetta wrote: "Still waiting:("

Awww :(

[Dawn]

Started

[Jonetta]

I finished two holiday novellas this week. The first was A Helluva Holiday by Jerrie Alexander, Lost and Found, Inc. #4.5, and enjoyed revisiting the team. Here's my review.

I also finished A Match Made in Mistletoe by Anna Campbell, a regency period novella, and really liked it. Here's my review.

I'm now reading Silent Scream by Karen Rose, Romantic Suspense #11. It's so good to get back to this series!

[Jonetta]

Dawn wrote: "Started "

I just got this audiobook!

[Heather L]

Currently reading A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg.

[Britney]

I'm about 30% in , by Suzanne Wright, and I have been hooked since the first page! I'm excited about this one :)

[Dawn]

Jonetta wrote: "Dawn wrote: "Started "

I just got this audiobook!"

I enjoyed it a lot. I love getting back to stories about the BDB, and am srarting to like the trainees as well. I hope she keeps going with the series. I just found out The Bourbon Kings is meant to be a trilogy, not a series.

[Jonetta]

Dawn wrote: "I just found out The Bourbon Kings is meant to be a trilogy, not a series. ..."

I was surprised to learn that, too.

[♥ Joy Joy ♥]

So here's my long-ish list of books that I think might be interesting since last gave my last big list of recommended books early-mid November. :D


Continued on the Good Hope series with book 2: . Really liking it so far. The 3rd book is set to release Jan. 31st and am keeping fingers crossed that it'll be another winner.

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Came across the Chocoholics series by Tara Sivec. Loved it. The first book is the funniest of the three, the second the most emotional and the last was probably the least of my favorites.

Warning: it's freaking hilarious IF you enjoy crude humor.
Review links for the first and second books:
- My Review
- My Review

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(first in the Marsden series) - My Review
Tl;dr - 3 stars. It was okay, though female MC was a bit annoying. Plan on giving the 2nd book a go because despite things, it seems like it has potential.

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Imperfect Series by Mary Frame
- My Review
- Book 2 but no review.

To sum it up - it's a pretty good series. But be aware the "feel" and flow of the first and second books are different from each other and really reflect the characters' emotional states, in my opinion.

Such as in the first book, it starts off a bit slow and awkward just like the female main character. If you can bear with it for the first couple of chapters, it really does improve.

The second book's synopsis had me wary. I half expected things to be way over the top and annoying. But I found that the main characters showed a lot of growth and ended up enjoying the book and found the added mystery a good pull.

There is a 3rd book, but haven't gotten to it yet but plan to.

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- My Review

After having some time to digest it all, I kind of am rethinking that 4 star review. It was decent and I feel it does have potential but at the same time, I feel myself dreading getting into book 2.

I just worry it's going to end up becoming a total soap opera and although I love my romances and the drama at times, I really don't want to read a series that turns out to be a "Days of Our Lives" thing.

[♥ Joy Joy ♥]

Came across the Gideon's Cove series thanks to a challenge :D I didn't have high hopes so was very pleasantly surprised by the turnout.

I wouldn't say it was anywhere near a 5 star rating for me, but a definite solid 4. At some point in the future, I do plan on giving book 2 a go.

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Continuing on with Derek Landy's Skulduggery Pleasant series:
- My Review

My Review

Short Summary: Book 2 sucked. Totally disappointed. Book 3 bounced back and rocked it. Totally back to being happy and excited about the series.

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The Hive Trilogy is one I've had sitting on my Amazon "KU to be read" wishlist for months. Finally got into book 1 and really enjoyed it! Couldn't do book 2 right away, but I really want to read it soon.



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For Shifter fans, Zoe Chant is putting out a new series called Shifting Sands Resort. Read book 1 and I think it's got potential :)


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- My Review

Decent standalone read.

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- My Review

Highly recommended to read at least once. Love this book.

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- My Review

(It's a really short review. Pretty much says this book is hilarious and would recommend)

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- 5th book in the Baine Chronicles.

I have enjoyed the overall series but this one fell flat and disappointed me. :( It wasn't horrible, but I definitely had to knock my usual 4 stars to a 3. Beginning and ending were good but the middle left much to be desired.

Still planning on reading book 6 and can only hope it'll bounce back.

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I love this series. To note, the author has broken up the series in an odd kind of manner. Although this is part of the Cranberry Inn series because it focuses mostly on the Murphys, you'll want to read about Viper and Andy before this novella.

So the order would be:

Cranberry Inn #1-3 (including 2.5)
Viper's Heart #1 and #2
Andy's Story - Even the Score
....and then this book.

And about Viper's stories real quick. Viper is foul-mouthed and crude. You will hate him at the beginning. Stick with him though and he won't let you down. He does grow up....mostly. ;)

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- last of the series. *CRIES*
My Review

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- My Review

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Into the Light by Aleatha Romig, The Light #1, and really liked it, even though it ended in a cliffhanger. Here's my review.

I'm now listening to The Narrows by Michael Connelly, Harry Bosch Universe #12.

[Jonetta]

I finished Silent Scream by Karen Rose, Romantic Suspense #11, and really got into this one. Here's my review.

I'm now reading Christmas with the Sheriff by Victoria James, Shadow Creek, Montana #1.

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The Cowboy's Runaway Bride by Nancy Robards Thompson in autographed paperback that I won in the Giveaway. Finished. 5 stars
I was honored to receive this autographed book to read and give an honest review. Lady Chelsea Ashford Alden ( AKA Chelsea Allen) is running away to hide to her friends place in Celebration Texas from England after her ex-fiancé' sold a sex tape of them to the tabloids. Her family has more or less banished her until she gets her life together. Ethan Campbell finds Chelsea breaking in to her friends place through the bathroom window and immediately is curious of this burglar. Chelsea needs to stay under the radar but the caring community of Celebration, Ethan's sister Lucy and Chelsea and Ethan's attraction makes that hard to do. Can Chelsea keep her secret and care for this man at the same time? Will Chelsea risk her relationship and possible future with Ethan by telling him the sordid truth? Fun, romantic fast read. It's a great story of community, forgiveness, second chances and love. Strong and well defined characters and the author does a wonderful job describing the community of Celebration and the people in it. I would love to live there. Definitely need to read more of her books. So enjoyable!!

[Anita]

Becky wrote: " The Cowboy's Runaway Bride by Nancy Robards Thompson in autographed paperback that I won in the Giveaway."

I read the blurb and it sounds like a fun book.

[Jonetta]

I finished Christmas with the Sheriff by Victoria James, Shadow Creek, Montana #1, and liked this sweet but emotionally tough holiday story. Here's my review.

I'm now reading Stranded by Alex Kava, the final book in the Maggie O'Dell series.

[Britney]

Finished by Suzanne Wright, and loved it! Great PNR.

Now reading by Suzanne Wright., about 35 percent in and have been loving from the start.

Both are first books in a series.

[Anita]

Overwhelmingly great. Overwhelming Force by Janie Crouch.

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

[Jonetta]

I finished Stranded by Alex Kava, Maggie O'Dell #11, and here's my review. This is the end of the series for me as I won't be reading the spinoff.

I'm now reading The Good Goodbye by Carla Buckley.

[Jonetta]

I finished The Good Goodbye by Carla Buckley, a really disturbing story but a good one. Here's my review.

I finished listening to The Narrows by Michael Connelly, Harry Bosch #12, another wonderful trip back to Harry's world. Here's my review.

I'm now reading Under the Wire by Cindy Gerard, The Bodyguards #6, and listening to The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware.