What series (or book) are you reading in 2019?

[Christina T]

Robin wrote: "I finished a couple more books. First I read The Dark Bones by Loreth Anne White. I couldn't put this one down.

My review: https..."

I love when people read old category romances. I'm glad you really liked this and I agree how ridiculous it is that he would marry her even though he does not love her. This is kind of a disservice to both of them actually. And not very romantic.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Robin wrote: "I finished a couple more books. First I read The Dark Bones by Loreth Anne White. I couldn't put this one down.

My review: https..."

Ooo, good to hear about The Dark Bones. It is on my list :)

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I finished listening The Darkness and oh boy, what an ending. I see there is a second book so I am interested in seeing where it goes! I am now listening to Resistance Women.

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Under Currents by Nora Roberts, and though it lacked a lot of suspense, I loved it. Here’s my review.

I finished listening to Mine by Courtney Cole and it was one wild story about infidelity. It was crazy good. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to When the Lights Go Out by Mary Kubica

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Jonetta wrote: "I finished listening to Under Currents by Nora Roberts, and though it lacked a lot of suspense, I loved it. Here’s my review.

I finished listening to [book:Mine|422011..."

That is good to know, Jonetta. I find if I go in knowing that it is not heavy on suspense, I like it better. Otherwise, I keep waiting and get frustrated.

I look forward to your review on When the Lights Go Out. I listened to that recently.

[Jonetta]

Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "I find if I go in knowing that it is not heavy on suspense, I like it better. Otherwise, I keep waiting and get frustrated...."

I’m finding many who love the suspense genre set expectations before opening the book so I thought it prudent to make that mention.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I finished American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century and didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. Maybe I know so much about this case, this book feels like just a brief summary.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I finished listening to Resistance Women and loved it. It reminded me of a lot of Lilac Girls. Most of the characters in this book were real people. Chiaverini can be a bit too detailed but it really worked for this book. I was burned out with books set during WWII and almost skipped it, and am glad I did not!

I also finished The Saturday Night Ghost Club and really enjoyed this one too! It is set in 1980s Canada.

[Melissa]

I finished reading Fear No Evil (No Evil Trilogy #3) by Allison Brennan, 5 ★. This was a great ending to the trilogy. I really admire the whole Kincaid family. Here's my review.

[Robin]

I listened to Her Grave Secrets by Kendra Elliot.

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

I read The Sixth Man by David Baldacci. This book grabbed me from the beginning and didn't let up.

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

I also read The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare. I read this when I was in grade school and decided to revisit it when I found it in a used bookstore.

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

[Christina T]

I finished Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare and liked it a lot better than the second book in Infernal Devices trilogy but I'm not so sure I liked the epilogue. 4 stars. I also finished A Hoe Lot of Troubleby Heather Webber which was an average read with the typical cozy amateur sleuth blundering her way into trouble. The additional gardening things kept my interest though. I liked to see Nina's company in action renovating yards. They are considered mini renovations where the yard is changed during the course of one day, usually as a surprise for a loved one. Thankfully Nina was very competent doing this job. 3.5 Stars

Currently reading Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews on my kindle and listening to Meet Cuteby Helena Hunting

[Melissa]

I finished reading Dead Ever After (Sookie Stackhouse #13) by Charlaine Harris, 4 ★. Here's my review.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Jonetta wrote: "Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "I find if I go in knowing that it is not heavy on suspense, I like it better. Otherwise, I keep waiting and get frustrated...."

I’m finding many who love the susp..."

Totally! With Roberts, now I tend to go in without expectations and see where it goes. I am glad you also tell us :)

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I had a bout of insomnia so I finished listening to If She Wakes this afternoon. I liked it but not as much as the his last book. I am now listening to Deception Cove, my first book by this author. I started reading How to Hack a Heartbreak which I received a physical ARC for.

[Jonetta]

I got If She Wakes on audio.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I hope you enjoy it, Jonetta!

[Anita]

This has been a super busy month for me and I feel that things are more than a little out of control around my house with a two year old here for 10 days and into everything. You young mothers have my deepest gratitude for the job you do every day. This 60 something is exhausted. I don't know how my niece does it and she's pregnant with #2.

A Highlander Walks into a Bar by Laura Trentham 5-Stars
Wonderful romance and lots of fun.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Avenged by Kaylea Cross 4 1/2-Stars
Awesome action and hot romance
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Hot Rocks by Nora Roberts 5-Stars
I Loved This Book!!
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I finished listening to Deception Cove and really enjoyed it. I am now listening to Leaving Everything Most Loved.

[Melissa]

I finished reading Winter Loon by Susan Bernhard , 3 ★. It was a nice coming of age story, just not my favorite genre. Here's my review.

[Robin]

I read a book by a new (to me) author. Thin Air by Lisa Gray. Interesting suspense/mystery.

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

I also listened to Walking on Her Grave by Melinda Leigh.

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

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I finished reading Sawbones and really enjoyed it. I thought it would be a light western romance but it is gritty and heavy. Last night I started reading A Highlander Walks into a Bar.

[Jonetta]

I finished Avenged by Kaylea Cross, Hostage Rescue Team #5, and liked it but it took some time to develop. Here’s my review.

I finished When the Lights Go Out by Mary Kubica and it was a unique story made better by the fabulous Julia Whelan’s narration. Here’s my review.

I finished The McAvoy Sisters Book of Secrets by Molly Fader, formerly writing under her pseudonym Molly O’Keefe, and it was just wonderful! Here’s my review.

I’m reading The Starter Wife by Nina Laurin and listening to City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare, The Mortal Instruments #4.

[Anita]

Labyrinth by Catherine Coulter 4-Stars
Mystery-Thriller-Suspense, alas no Romancce
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I finished listening to Leaving Everything Most Loved and enjoyed this one, and looking forward to seeing where the series goes. I am now listening to The Nickel Boys and am loving the writing so far.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

The Nickel Boys was a shorter read so I finished this at work. This is such a powerful read, especially as it was based on true events. I then started The Unbreakables and I threw out my plans to read a physical book to finish this one. I loved this one. I was not expecting this to be such a well written read. I thought it would be more of "Eat, Pray, Love" kind of journey, but found it way more hopeful. This morning while having my breakfast I listened to novella, In Plain Sight. I love this series and the novellas! I am now listening to Mrs. Everything.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I finished A Highlander Walks into a Bar and liked it but I didn't get that connected with the characters so I rated it 3 stars.

[Jonetta]

I finished The Starter Wife by Nina Laurin and while I had some issues, I ended up liking the story. Here’s my review.

I finished listening to City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare, The Mortal Instruments #4, and liked the foundation of the story but felt it could have been shorter. Here’s my review.

I’m reading Keeping Lucy by T. Greenwood and listening to The Eighth Sister by Robert Dugoni, Charles Jenkins #1.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I finished reading Searching for Sylvie Lee and Celia's House and enjoyed the latter a bit more. I am now reading The Suspect.

[Melissa]

I finished reading City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments #4) Cassandra Clare, 5 ★. Here's my review.
I then immediately started reading City of Lost Souls (The Mortal Instruments #5) by Cassandra Clare.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I finished Mrs. Everything and loved it. I am now listening to Never Have I Ever (and am almost finished!).

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I had an audio day at work so I finished Never Have I Ever and I really enjoyed the suspense in this cat and mouse game! I also finished listening to Shamed which was great as usual! I started listening to Outfox this morning but I could not get into this at all, so I am now listening to The Island.

I finished reading The Suspect - the first book in the series - and loved the writing so I am in for rest of teh series and the standalone novels. I did start The Corpse Played Dead last night and cannot wait to continue it tonight!

[Jonetta]

Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "I had an audio day at work so I finished Never Have I Ever and I really enjoyed the suspense in this cat and mouse game! I also finished listening to Shamed which wa..."

What was wrong with Outfox? I’m waiting on that audiobook from the library.

[Robin]

I read The Bridal Squad by Samantha Chase. It was a good follow-up to Friday Night Brides.

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

I also finished Two In The Saddle (Three Cowboys & A Baby, #2) by Vicki Lewis Thompson.

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

I listened to Carnal Giftby Pamela Clare. Kaleo Griffith did an excellent job with the narration.

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

Last night I finished Murder in the Bowery by Victoria Thompson.

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

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Jonetta wrote: "Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "I had an audio day at work so I finished Never Have I Ever and I really enjoyed the suspense in this cat and mouse game! I also finished listening ..."

I think this was just me. I didn't connect within an hour and half so I decided to move on.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I finished Papergirl - written about 1919, Winnipeg strike. This novel was written in the 1980s but was published years after the author passed away. I enjoyed this story told from a 10 year olds pov.

I started The Girl Between way back but I never went back to finish it. I decided to finish it and thought it was okay. It is a historical fiction about the artist Edvard Munch and his inspiration behind his painting The Scream.

I also finished listening to The Island - a mystery set in Iceland. This is my third book by the author and I think I am going to leave it there. I am not really motivated to read them as they are just okay.



I am listening to Cemetery Road - southern Gothic mystery. I am reading Too Close to Breathe - suspense mystery set in Ireland.

[Melissa]

I finished reading Everless (Everless #1) by Sara Holland, 5 ★. Here's my review.
It was so good that I immediately started reading Evermore (Everless #2).

[Anita]

Hidden Fires by Sandra Brown and Laura Jordan 3-Stars
Great Audio, Bad Book
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Strike Zone by Kate Angell 4-Stars
Baseball Second Chance Romance
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr 3-Stars
Preacher's story
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Outfox by Sandra Brown 5-Stars
Page-Turning Suspense
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jonetta]

I finished Keeping Lucy by T. Greenwood, a remarkable story of triumph featuring a Down syndrome child at its center. Here’s my review.

I’m reading Murder in the Bowery by Victoria Thompson, Gaslight Mystery #20.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Jonetta wrote: "I finished Keeping Lucy by T. Greenwood, a remarkable story of triumph featuring a Down syndrome child at its center. Here’s my review.

I’m reading [book:Murder in ..."

Great review, Jonetta! I look forward to reading this book!

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I finished listening to Cemetery Road which was good, but very long! I also finished Too Close to Breathe which was a great mystery.



I started listening to City of Girls and reading Someone We Know - both are 7 day library loans.

[Jonetta]

Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "Jonetta wrote: "I finished Keeping Lucy by T. Greenwood, a remarkable story of triumph featuring a Down syndrome child at its center. Here’s my review.

I’m reading ..."

Thanks, Kris! It has lots of mixed reviews but I loved it.

[Jonetta]

Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "I finished listening to Cemetery Road which was good, but very long! I also finished Too Close to Breathe which was a great mystery.

[bookcover:Cemetery Road|406048..."

Oh, I’d love to get back to Iles! Glad you enjoyed. I’m looking forward to the new Lapena, too.

[Laura]

I read 3 5 star books this weekend and they were all very different.



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[Jonetta]

I finished listening to The Eighth Sister by Robert Dugoni, Charles Jenkins #1, and loved it! Pretty exciting and here’s my review.

I’m listening to Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham, Cyrus Haven #1.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Jonetta wrote: "Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "Jonetta wrote: "I finished Keeping Lucy by T. Greenwood, a remarkable story of triumph featuring a Down syndrome child at its cente..."

That's all that matters :)

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Jonetta wrote: "Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "I finished listening to Cemetery Road which was good, but very long! I also finished Too Close to Breathe which was a great mystery..."

This is a good one as it's a standalone so not a huge commitment but you will need a lot of audio time. Highly recommend on audio.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Jonetta wrote: "I finished listening to The Eighth Sister by Robert Dugoni, Charles Jenkins #1, and loved it! Pretty exciting and here’s my review.

I’m listening to [book:Good Girl,..."

Both are on my list. I am hoping to start Robotham's later this week. Just trying to finish my elibrary ones.

[Jonetta]

Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "This is a good one as it's a standalone so not a huge commitment but you will need a lot of audio time. Highly recommend on audio...."

I’ve got it on audio so that’s great to know!

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Jonetta wrote: "Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "This is a good one as it's a standalone so not a huge commitment but you will need a lot of audio time. Highly recommend on audio...."

I’ve got it on audio so tha..."

:)

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I finished listening to City of Girls and liked it a lot more than I thought I would. I also finished Someone We Know and didn't like it as much as her last book (An Unwanted Guest). It did keep me reading to the end though.

I started listening to The Sentence is Death yesterday and am enjoying it so far.