What Are You Reading (2019)?

[Jonetta]

I finished Murder in Murray Hill by Victoria Thompson, Gaslight Mystery #16, and loved it! Here’s my review.

I finished listening to Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens and was blown away by the beauty and substance of this story. It’s impossible to believe this is a debut novel. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to The Summer Wives by Beatriz Williams and reading Colt by Kate Bridges, Alaska Cowboys and Mounties #1.

[Barbara "Cookie"]

Change my mind about reading Foreign Affair series, now readIng Black Mountain Pack five book series.

[Anita]

The Rock Star's Secret Baby by Zara Keane 5-Stars
Great Romance with Mystery
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

On Thin Ice by Anne Stuart 3-Stars
Alpha-hole hero and clueless heroine
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Key of Light by Nora Roberts 3-Stars
Fantasy about finding the keys to unlock three goddesses
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

On Thin Ice: Melting the Ice\Safe Passage Melting the Ice by Loreth Anne White 3 1/2-Stars
Early romance shows promise for the author she became.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jonetta]

I finished Colt by Kate Bridges, Alaska Cowboys and Mounties #1, and here’s my review.

I finished listening to The Summer Wives by Beatriz Williams and here’s my review.

I’m reading Waiting For You by Claudia Connor, McKinney/Walker Brothers #2, and listening to Run Away by Harlan Coben.

[Anita]

Overruled by Emma Chase 4-Stars
Great audio for this Contemporary Romance
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Anita]

Cold & Deadly by Toni Anderson 5-Stars
Twisted plot, hot romance and awesome characters.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Run Away by Harlan Coben and couldn’t put it down. Here’s my review.

I finished Waiting For You by Claudia Connor, McKinney/Walker Brothers #2, and loved this heartwarming story. It’s also connected to her other series. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover, Maybe #1, and reading Targeted by Kaylea Cross, Hostage Rescue Team #2.

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The Long Return: A Regency Romance: The Returned Lords of Grosvenor Square by Rose Pearson
It was a fun, clean, historical romance story. Much of it was hard to believe that a young woman would be so bold and aggressive in that time, but I loved her spunk just the same. I felt so for the two main characters and enjoyed hissing at the villain. The story was romantic, sad at times, suspenseful and intriguing. The ending of course was predictable, that is usual in these books. If you are looking for an enjoyable, fast reading romance, I would suggest it. 4 stars

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Necessary Evil of Nathan Miller by Demelza Carlton.
The second book of the series is now giving us Nathan's interpretation of the events of Caitlin. Her abduction, rapes, torture and how he found her left for dead and her road to any sort of recovery. If possible. You can't but cry with her, hurt with her and admire her courage as she seeks for vengeance against her attackers. As like the first book, it is a dark, emotional, raw and sometimes touching story. It leaves you with sweaty palms and knife in your soul. It has a soft side as the Nathan and Caitlin connect, and a lot of suspense and mystery. I find myself thinking of it during the day long after finishing the book. I love this series and can't wait to read the last one. NOTE: I feel it would be best to read these books in order. 5 stars

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Her Indecisive Heart by Lorelei Brogan
This was a great quick read. Lissie is a mail order bride who agreed to marry a lawman. She craves adventure from her upper-crust life and doesn't care for the social scene. Before she can even get married she is kidnapped by an outlaw who seeks revenge against Lissie's fiance. She is to make a choice between the outlaw and the life of the sheriff. Really? This is a quick, clean, fun short story. I read it in one day. 5 stars
**I received a free copy of this book from the author, Lorelei Brogan, and this is my voluntary and honest review.**

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Keegan by Lori Wilde on Kindle
Both Wren and Keegan have some old baggage and scars between them. Both have suffered loss in their lives and some sort of disfigurement. They are thrown together at Wren's dairy farm during an unusual snow storm. Keegan knocks on her door to get out of the storm. Keegan is out looking for revenge to the person who killed his wife and daughter and left him with burn and emotional scars. Wren has a limp after she and her parents were in an auto crash and her parents killed . Both characters feel isolated and lonely and angry. This is a clean, romantic and suspenseful book at times. This book a fantastic story line, but the author dragged the whole story out by constantly going over and over dialogue, descriptions of emotions and thoughts. A good editor could trim this story down to novella length without loosing anything except the repeats. I felt like I was reading the same passages over and over. There was also many typos the editor should have caught and corrected. I found myself scanning over a lot of the book until I found a new and interesting aspect. It could have been condensed and still kept it as a great story. 2 stars

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Love, One Regency Autumn: A Regency Romance Autumn Collection: 8 Delightful Regency Autumn Stories as a PDF file
A clean series of historical romance during the autumn season. A collection of 8 shorter stories. Took me a long time to get through them, but they were delightful.

[[deleted user]]

The Amish Nanny: A Suspense Romance on Kindle
Sarah Holtz, is the Jotter families nanny. Being an orphan she loves being included with the family. The patriarch, Alvan is a very distant and sometimes cruel man.His wife, (second wife) is expecting another child and needs so much help. Her step children can be sometimes outright mean and disrespectful. Right before Christmas, Alvan, is found murdered. Something just doesn't feel right to Sarah. She finds papers that the previous wife had written about the dealings Alvan was in. Sarah goes to to Nathan, the oldest son to help her. In this discovery, they also discover their feelings for each other. This was a fast and fun read. 4 stars

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Dangerous Choice by Barbara Freethy
This is a non-stop thriller. FBI Special Agent Diego Rivera is searching for his mother and brother that were booted out of the house years ago by his tirade father after learning of his wife's cheating and that his brother Mateo/Michael was a result of that affair. When a clue leads him to a Colombian village, me meets Tara, who is looking for her missing friend. Diego saves her in a mass shooting at a church. Who are they really after? Him or her. This is a very suspenseful, intriguing, thrilling book that spans Colombia and back to the states. I read it in just a couple of days. So many twists and turn in the story line with a touch of romance. I have not read the others in the series and felt this can be a stand alone book. I look forward to reading more of the series. 5 stars

[Anita]

Targeted by Kaylea Cross 4-Stars
Friends to Lovers Romantic Suspense
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb 5-Stars
Is a camera the window to the soul?
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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A Bride for the Miner by Karla Gracey
Aidan has worked in the mines during the day and worked at nigh to make enough money to buy a dairy herd and build a home. After he gets enough money and purchases his herd, he feels he needs someone to help with the loneliness and with some of the chores. Meredith lost both her parents and although she has a privileged life, her aunt and uncle whom she is cared by do not like her and want her out of the house. She answers a mail order ad for a bride, and decides to leave to start an adventure. This was a clean, enjoyable book to read. 5 stars

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Afterlife of Alanna Miller by Delmeza Carlton on Kindle
A perfect end to a rather dark, emotional and psychological series. Caitlin and Nathan find themselves together again in this finale'. Caitlin has moved back to her town and is now a doctor and has dealt with the trauma and scars from her abduction, torture and rape. Nathan is still traumatized and has a hard time dealing with the past events. Caitlin is determined to make Nathan talk to her about all of this after she discovers emails he has been sending to his deceased sister Alanna, who was the first victim of the animals who did this to Caitlin. But Alanna was murdered in the end. Another gripping book. There is a great deal of emotional and psychological complexity in this book. It takes your emotions and soul and twists and turns it. Excellent writing. 5 stars

[Barbara "Cookie"]

Now reading"Dead Moon" book 17 from Vampire for Hire, by J.R. Rain & Matthew S, Cox. Don't like it so far

[Anita]

On Thin Ice: Melting the Ice\Safe Passage Safe Passage by Loreth Anne White 3 3/4-Stars
Eco-terrorism, Romance
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover, Maybe #1, and loved it! Here’s my review.

I finished listening to Maybe Not by Colleen Hoover, Maybe #1.5, and got a lot of laughs out of this one. Here’s my review.

I finished listening to Looker by Laura Sims, a deeply disturbing look into the mind of a woman mentally derailing after her failed attempts to start a family. Here’s my review.

I’m now listening to Riven by Roan Parrish, Riven #1.

[Linda]

Just finished reading The Life She Wants, by Robyn Carr. It was a good read, though her Virgin River Series was the best written. I also just finished re-reading Black Rose.
I have just started reading, California Girls by Susan Mallory. It started off with a rough go for one of the characters.

[Sandra]

I just finished and enjoyed Friends with Benefits - My Review

I also finished and loved Prisoner of Night - My Review

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Riven by Roan Parrish, Riven #1, and loved this story steeped in the music world. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Maybe Now by Colleen Hoover, Maybe #2.

[Anita]

High Five by Janet Evanovich 5-Stars
Stephanie looks for her uncle and oh my, the kiss
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Hide and Seek by Mary Burton 4-Stars
Great, Twisty Plot
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Rocky Ground by Kaylea Cross 4 1/2-Stars
Wonderful Romance with Suspense
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jonetta]

I finished Targeted by Kaylea Cross, Hostage Rescue Team #2, and enjoyed this action packed story. Here’s my review.

I’m reading The View from Alameda Island by Robyn Carr.

[[deleted user]]

Sweet Montana Sky by Lisa Mondello on Kindle. I guess I already read this under a different title. It was good a second time around.

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Maybe Now by Colleen Hoover, Maybe #2, and loved this, especially the four narrators. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, The Infernal Devices #1.

[[deleted user]]

Enchanted by a fiery lady by Lucy Langton in PDF form
A wonderful Historic Romance. A lot of fun! 5 stars

[Barbara "Cookie"]

Now reading "Cowboys and Debutantes" a three book story of sisters sent to be mail order brides in the old west

[Anita]

Every Last Breath by Juno Rushdan 4 1/2-Stars
Fantastic Romance-Action-Adventure by First Time Author
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jonetta]

I finished The View from Alameda Island by Robyn Carr and found it a fascinating look into the disassembling of a marriage. Here’s my review.

I’m reading Saved by the Cowboy by A.J. Pine, Crossroads Ranch #1.5.

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, The Infernal Devices #1, and absolutely loved it! I highly recommend the audio version as the narrator was perfect. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Fatal Reckoning by Marie Force, Fatal #14.

[Anita]

The Mint Julep Murders by Angie Fox 3 1/2-Stars
Doing a good deed can be deadly.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Taken by Rebecca Zanetti 5-Stars
Sweet Second Chance Romance and Suspense
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jonetta]

I finished Saved by the Cowboy by A.J. Pine, Crossroads Ranch #1.5, and it was a miss for me. Here’s my review.

I’m reading Murder on Amsterdam Avenue by Victoria Thompson, Gaslight Mystery #17.

[[deleted user]]

The Highlander’s Widow by Emilia Ferguson on Kindle. ARC
A sweet story. I love reading in this era. Amalie has had much sorrow in her life and when her son comes back injured from the fighting and takes him to Duncliffe, she meets a wounded soldier. Bronan is younger than Amalie and is not of the title or brought up by title as she has. Plus, Amalie has her son to think of. This story has many twists and turns in and there is always some sort of action going on. At times it became a bit too drawn out, but not for very long. There were some issues with editing that should have been taken care of. And of course, there is the wonderful romance that the author always writes about and is tasteful regarding it. The ending blew my mind. 4 stars
**I was give a free copy and this is my honest review.**

[Anita]

Hard Target by Pamela Clare 4-Stars
New Series by a Favorite Author
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

A Buckhorn Baby by Lori Foster 4-Stars
Wonderful Buckhorn novella
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Fatal Reckoning by Marie Force, Fatal #14, and while it was a tough story, I loved it. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci, Atlee Pine #1.

[Jonetta]

I finished Murder on Amsterdam Avenue by Victoria Thompson, Gaslight Mystery #17, and enjoyed the ending! Here’s my review.

I’m reading Speak No Evil by Allison Brennan, No Evil Trilogy #1.

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci, Atlee Pine #1, and I loved Atlee!!! Here’s my review.

I’m listening to A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne.

[Anita]

Midnight Run by Lisa Marie Rice 4-Stars
Lots of sex with a side of suspense
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Issued to the Bride: One Navy SEAL by Cora Seton 4-Stars
Sweet, Family Series with a Paranormal Twist
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Sunset Beach by Mary Kay Andrews 4-Stars
Chick-Lit Mystery with a hint of Romance
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Barbara "Cookie"]

Now reading "The Immortals" series by Monica La Porta. This is a 12 books series about Italian shifts, vampires, Angels and demons.

[Anita]

Flashpoint Series Collection by Rachel Grant 5-Stars
This Series Collection is on sale on Amazon for $0.99. Buy it. It is one of the best Romantic-Suspense Series I've read.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Cindy]

Finished Honest Illusions last night and now I'm about halfway through Private Scandals. Had to stop reading for a bit so I could charge my kindle. I love that my library has so many Nora reads on ebook. I'm in the middle of a Nora run right now but soon I'll be back to reading some non-Nora books.

[Jonetta]

Cindy wrote: "Finished Honest Illusions last night and now I'm about halfway through Private Scandals. Had to stop reading for a bit so I could charge my kindle. I love that my librar..."

Enjoy the binge reading, Cindy! I loved Private Scandals.

[Anita]

The Big Kahuna by Janet Evanovich 5-Stars
The Big Kahuna is Big Fun!
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne and it was outstanding! Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Wolfhunter River by Rachel Caine, Stillhouse Lake #3.

[[deleted user]]

Brides of Montana: A Historical Mail Order Bride CollectionSeries by Faith Crawford in PDF
A great Historical series of mail order brides. Takes you through 4 different women and then travels to the west to become brides to strangers and in new and strange regions. Sweet, clean stories that are very different that it makes the reading enjoyable. Each woman has her own history and her own story to tell. If you like the old western history, this is a great series. 5 stars
**I received this free copy and this is my honest review**

[Jonetta]

I finished Speak No Evil by Allison Brennan, No Evil Trilogy #1, and really enjoyed the start of this series. Here’s my review.

I’m reading Hunted by Kaylea Cross, Hostage Rescue Team #3.

[Jonetta]

I finished Hunted by Kaylea Cross, Hostage Rescue Team #3, and loved it, 4.5 stars! Here’s my review.

I’m reading Hard Target by Pamela Clare, Cobra Elite #1.

[Sandra]

I finished reading The First Mistake and loved it! My Review