What are you reading August 21, eclipse day?

[Dls]

I'm reading the new Bujold novela Penric's Fox and I plan to reread the eclipse scene in a Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.

[Janga]

I'm reading an ARC of Wilde in Love by Eloisa James and enjoying every word.

[Irisheyes]

Janga wrote: "I'm reading an ARC of Wilde in Love by Eloisa James and enjoying every word."

I read an excerpt last week, Janga, and am anxiously awaiting release day!

I just started Jo Goodman's A Touch of Frost.

[Susan]

I'm reading Mary Balogh Someone to Wed. Helen MacInnes wrote terrific romantic suspense, and I just discovered that three of her titles are 1.99 each on ebook today.

[Manda]

I spent the weekend in a Suzanne Brockmann fever dream reading Into the Fire and Dark of Night which were great reads but exhausting. Between the two there were multiple shootings, near misses, explosions, escapes by helicopter, kidnappings... By the time I was finished I was worn out.

Of course that didn't stop me from starting the next one Hot Pursuit. And I was going to take a break and read someone else, but darned if Suze didn't leave a romance thread unresolved so now I can't. #addicted

[Stacey]

I read an ARC of Ghosted which comes out this week and I absolutely loved it. Second Chance romance with a famous actor, hero and a single mum to their daughter Maddie.

I'm currently reading Wasted Words and enjoying it.

[Irisheyes]

Stacey is Sassy wrote: "I read an ARC of Ghosted which comes out this read and I absolutely loved it. Second Chance romance with a famous actor, hero and a single mum to their daughter Maddie.

I'm current..."

Wow, Stacey, I just read the blurb for this plus your review and it sounds like it's right up my alley. I have never heard of this author! As long as it has a HEA, I'm in.

Manda, LOL! Now I know why I stopped reading that series. Hahaha. That sounds exhausting! It's so fun when you're on a glom that's working though, isn't it?! I'm jealous!

Susan, I'm jealous, also! I can't wait for my next Balogh. This one looks to be amazing, too!

[Okie]

Thank you, Deb!

Hope some of y'all were lucky enough to see a total eclipse. No cloud cover out on the West Coast, so we had a clear veiw of a partial eclipse.

This week I'm starting off with Rule Breaker by Lily Morton.

[Leigh-Ayn]

OMG GUYS!!! I AM DEVASTATED!!!! hence the caps and over use of the exclamation point! I can't get the Duchess Deal on kindle :( which means i have to order paper copy...which means i have to wait 2 weeks for the post to get here from the UK :(

[Janga]

Irisheyes wrote: "Janga wrote: "I'm reading an ARC of Wilde in Love by Eloisa James and enjoying every word."

I read an excerpt last week, Janga, and am anxiously awaiting release day!

I just start..."

Irish, it is so good! I started smiling on page one and by page six, I was laughing out loud. I love the characters--major and minor--and the literary allusions, which are always a joy for me in EJ's books. And the butler's name is Prism! That's almost as good as Prufrock. LOL

Stacey, I made a note about Ghosted after reading your review too. It sounds like my kind of contemporary.

[Janga]

Susan wrote: "I'm reading Mary Balogh Someone to Wed. Helen MacInnes wrote terrific romantic suspense, and I just discovered that three of her titles are 1.99 each on ebook today."

Susan, I think Someone to Wed is wonderful. Balogh just keeps amazing me with the quality of her work.

[Stacey]

Irisheyes wrote: "Stacey is Sassy wrote: "I read an ARC of Ghosted which comes out this read and I absolutely loved it. Second Chance romance with a famous actor, hero and a single mum to their daugh..."

It's definitely HEA...but it's one heck of a bumpy ride. I always get so excited when I find a new author to love. I really hope you enjoy it as much as I did. :-)

[Stacey]

Janga wrote: "Irisheyes wrote: "Janga wrote: "I'm reading an ARC of Wilde in Love by Eloisa James and enjoying every word."

I read an excerpt last week, Janga, and am anxiously awaiting release ..."

It was such a pleasant surprise and kept my attention from start to finish. If you do get a chance to read it, ENJOY!!

[Janga]

Stacey is Sassy wrote: "Janga wrote: "Irisheyes wrote: "Janga wrote: "I'm reading an ARC of Wilde in Love by Eloisa James and enjoying every word."

I read an excerpt last week, Janga, and am anxiously awa..."

It is not showing up on Amazon US yet. I'll keep checking.

[Rachel]

I started the duchess deal - pretty funny so far

[Nicole]

I recently finished Julia London's Lake Haven series. I found all of them enjoyable, but book 1 was my favorite.

I am now reading the final book of The Dressmakers series by Loretta Chase, Dukes Prefer Blondes. This has been a fun series to read.

When I don't have time to stop and read I am listening to book 7 in the Stephanie Plum series; I am catching up on a couple in this series I missed.

I too have been reading Suzanne Brockmann's Troubleshooters series; I am however on hold for the next book at the library. My last one read was Jules story, All Through the Night. I thought this one to be written from a little different perspective and I loved it.

[Nicole]

Rachel wrote: "I started the duchess deal - pretty funny so far"
Good to hear. I was just considering adding it to my collection.

[Manda]

Nicole wrote: "I too have been reading Suzanne Brockmann's Troubleshooters series; I am however on hold for the next book at the library. My last one read was Jules story, All Through the Night. I thought this one to be written from a little different perspective and I loved it."

Oh fun, Nicole! I was thinking about just how far romance has come since Brockmann introduced Jules as a main character in her books. It was a big deal for an author of her stature to write an openly gay character and to let him have love scenes and an HEA.

There's an article on Heroes and Heartbreakers that ranks the Troubleshooters series from April (of course I think the ranking is ALL WRONG!) that's fun if you want to check it out.

Now I'm finished for all intents and purposes, I'm having a little Brockmann withdrawal. :(

[Nicole]

Manda wrote: "Nicole wrote: "I too have been reading Suzanne Brockmann's Troubleshooters series; I am however on hold for the next book at the library. My last one read was Jules story, All Through the Night. I ..."

Thanks Manda! That is an interesting read and good review of the books. I couldn't start to rank them without rereading, but I also disagree with the rankings as listed. I too know the withdrawal feeling!!!

[Manda]

Nicole wrote: "Manda wrote: "Nicole wrote: "I too have been reading Suzanne Brockmann's Troubleshooters series; I am however on hold for the next book at the library. My last one read was Jules story, All Through..."

I spoke too soon. I forgot I skipped the first three so I could start my reread journey with one I read first originally (Kenny & Savannah). So I have more! Hooray! (I may have a problem.)

[Nicole]

Manda wrote: "Nicole wrote: "Manda wrote: "Nicole wrote: "I too have been reading Suzanne Brockmann's Troubleshooters series; I am however on hold for the next book at the library. My last one read was Jules sto..."

LOL, what a great feeling! I often joke with my kids about me needing a reader's addict group!

[Leigh-Ayn]

Ok Aussie publishers are on my #pooplist!! For some reason there is an issue with the new Tessa Dare book on kindle :( so I can pre-order it for FEB 2018!!!!
Book depository here I come!

[Susan]

I am now reading the final book of The Dressmakers series by Loretta Chase, [book:..."
I just started this one. I loved the scene near the beginning where she says that when she murders someone, she will do it in a ladylike fashion and will never get caught!

[Nicole]

Susan wrote: "I am now reading the final book of The Dressmakers series by Loretta Chase, [book:..."
I just started this one. I loved the scene near the beginning where she says that when she murders someone, sh..."

I know! She has had me laughing a few times. I already love the chemistry between Lady Clara and Raven.

[Rachel]

I love the dressmakers series!!!!

[Stacey]

Leigh-Ayn wrote: "Ok Aussie publishers are on my #pooplist!! For some reason there is an issue with the new Tessa Dare book on kindle :( so I can pre-order it for FEB 2018!!!!
Book depository here I come!"

I pre-ordered it. My hope is that it will be fixed way before that and it will get filled earlier. Fingers crossed.

I don't like reading books anymore, much prefer reading on my Kindle. I do at least an hour of reading before my family wakes up, so I need the backlit screen.

[Leigh-Ayn]

Stacey is Sassy wrote: "Leigh-Ayn wrote: "Ok Aussie publishers are on my #pooplist!! For some reason there is an issue with the new Tessa Dare book on kindle :( so I can pre-order it for FEB 2018!!!!
Book depository here ..."

I don't know if I can wait that long to read it!

[Stacey]

Leigh-Ayn wrote: "Stacey is Sassy wrote: "Leigh-Ayn wrote: "Ok Aussie publishers are on my #pooplist!! For some reason there is an issue with the new Tessa Dare book on kindle :( so I can pre-order it for FEB 2018!!..."

I don't want to...but I will. ;-)

[Leigh-Ayn]

Stacey is Sassy wrote: "Leigh-Ayn wrote: "Stacey is Sassy wrote: "Leigh-Ayn wrote: "Ok Aussie publishers are on my #pooplist!! For some reason there is an issue with the new Tessa Dare book on kindle :( so I can pre-order..."

lol ok! If you can do it I can do it! Although have you noticed it is missing from Amazon again today?? lol

[Stacey]

Leigh-Ayn wrote: "Stacey is Sassy wrote: "Leigh-Ayn wrote: "Stacey is Sassy wrote: "Leigh-Ayn wrote: "Ok Aussie publishers are on my #pooplist!! For some reason there is an issue with the new Tessa Dare book on kind..."

Are you kidding me? Tessa Dare must be freaking out. Did you see the pre-order the price? It seemed awfully low, I'm kind of hoping that it's correct and we get the lower price. I haven't paid under $6.00 for a historical romance in ages. ;-)