What Are You Reading (2019)?

[Jonetta]

Sacred Sins was just “meh” for me, too, Cindy. I didn’t even read the next book.

[Amie]

Finished up Rescue My Heart (Animal Magnetism, #3) by Jill Shalvis yesterday.

[Barbara "Cookie"]

Now read “A Lady Forsaken” series by Christina McKnight

[Cindy]

Jonetta wrote: "Sacred Sins was just “meh” for me, too, Cindy. I didn’t even read the next book."

The ending picked up a little bit but it definitely didn't do much for me. I think I'll wait a little bit before I read the next book.

[Barbara "Cookie"]

Stop reading “A Lady Forsaken “ series until after I finished NR and Robb’s books will finish reading the last two books next week sometine

[Zinha69]

Trying to finish The Bear and the Nightingale... it’s killing me slowly 😞

[Jonetta]

I finished Bethlehem by Karen Kelly and the second half saved the story. Here’s my review.

I finished listening to The One by John Marrs and loved it! Definitely an unusual story and here’s my review.

I finished Just Love by Prescott Lane and it had me in tears at times. Loved it and here’s my review.

I finished Final Assignment by Linwood Barclay, Promise Falls #1.5, and for a short story, it seemed to have everything a full length has. Here’s my review.

I’m reading Murder in Morningside Heights by Victoria Thompson, Gaslight Mystery #19, and listening to Far From True by Linwood Barclay, Promise Falls #2.

[Jonetta]

I also finished listening to An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and it was SO good! Here’s my review.

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Her Billionaire Cowboy: Christian Cowboy Romance by Liz Isaacson in PDF for. ARC
Tucker Jenkins is a very rich man but tired of the fast paced world in New York. He has sold his technology business and bought a horse ranch in Vermont that he literally knows nothing about. Missy Marino's has worked at the ranch since she was a teen. Her ex-husband has left her serious debts and now her dream of owning Steeple Ridge is no longer possible after the owner has retired. Now this city slicker and Missy somehow have to work together and keep it going. This is a wonderful, inspirational romance story. Two people from two different worlds come together in employment and romance. Both divorce's with baggage who can have second chances. A wonderful story. 5 star review.
**I was given a free copy and this is my honest review**

[Anita]

Under Currents by Nora Roberts 3 1/2-Stars
"Not just what you're born into, who raises you. . . It's what you do about it."
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[[deleted user]]

A Tremendous Scheme Against Love: A Historical Western Romance Book by Carol Colyer on Kindle. ARC
This was a very suspenseful book with much suspense, romance and mystery. Delia went out west to be a mail order bride to a lonely rich rancher Jack. They decide to get to know each other before taking their vows so Delia stays in the hotel in town. She gets to know Ruth and Jack's aunt Rowena and they all become very good friends. There is a twist that Jack never told her about. He was left at the altar just months before by Willow. Willow is a self centered, manipulative, nasty woman. So what a shock when she comes home from New York and befriends Delia. There are many twists and turns in this book. The reason I gave it 3 stars instead of 5 is that the editing for Kindle was just awful. At times I had to backtrack to understand what I was reading. I still recommend this book if you don't mind the errors, bad punctuation and bad grammar. 3 stars
*I was given a free copy and this is my honest review**

[Sandra]

I enjoyed Nora's latest! And I applaud St. Martin's Press for the way they are including fans of not only Roberts but other authors in new releases. They are fantastic! My Review

[Zinha69]

The first mistake... started today ❤️

[Sandra]

Zinha69 wrote: "The first mistake... started today ❤️"

I loved The First Mistake! Hope you do!

[Cindy]

I've been on vacation from work this week, just a staycation, but I haven't been reading much at all. I read a book a day when I'm at work so it's weird that I haven't been reading much the past several days. I'm a little over halfway through Brazen Virtues, the second DC Detectives book and I'm liking it slightly better than the first but not much. NR's thrillers have definitely evolved and her recent stuff is much better, but I'm determined to finish it tonight so I can move on to Come Sundown.

[Jonetta]

Thanks for that feedback on Brazen Virtue. Now I feel better about abandoning the series.

[Cindy]

Jonetta wrote: "Thanks for that feedback on Brazen Virtue. Now I feel better about abandoning the series."

Yeah, you didn't miss anything at all. lol

[Jonetta]

I finished Murder in Morningside Heights by Victoria Thompson, Gaslight Mystery #19, and liked it but didn’t love it like I have the previous stories. Here’s my review.

I’m reading Because You're Mine by Rea Frey.

[Jonetta]

Sandra ~ ♥ Cross My Heart ♥ wrote: "I enjoyed Nora's latest! And I applaud St. Martin's Press for the way they are including fans of not only Roberts but other authors in new releases. They are fantastic! My Review
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Me, too, Sandra!

[Cindy]

Finished Brazen Virtues and started Come Sundown.

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Far From True by Linwood Barclay, Promise Falls #2, and enjoyed this story. Here’s my review.

I finished listening to Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid, a epistolary short story, and loved it! Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield.

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The Lady in the Gilded Cage by Abby Ayles on Kindle. ARC
Cecilia Prescott has learned that her late father was terribly in debt and there is nothing left for her and her mother. Her mother insists she marries fast to title and fortune to not lose their standing in society. Gerard Mormont, Marquess of Malbrook, seems charming, and a good catch. But there is more behind this dashing man than meets the eyes. Cecilia and her mother are invited to Clairmont by the Duke and Duchess to let the two get to know each other better before a marriage announcement is made. There is a terrible scandal at Clairmont, unbeknownst to Cecilia. Robert Fanning, newly titled Earl of Lothmire and solicitor is trying to get this scandal settled down and bought off before its a ruin to Gerard and the Belshire title. Robert is an indifferent sort of man to Cecelia yet she still finds bantering with him enjoyable, especially of books. He treats her more like an equal than a possession as Gerard wants. Robert is a man of honor and struggles at his duty for the Duke and the evil of the Duke's son. This book was so much fun to read. It had everything you would want, romance, intrigue, mystery, suspense, good against evil, twists and turns. It is a clean historical romance and keeps you on the edge of your seat. One of the authors best. I would give it more than a 5 star rating if I could.
**I was given a free copy and this is my honest review**

[[deleted user]]

Can someone tell me why my book cover does not download anymore.? Thanks

[Jonetta]

It may need to be replaced. There was a glitch this week and covers couldn’t be uploaded to the site. It’s fixed but any that we’re added to the site during that time don’t work. You can post a request in the librarian group and ask to have specific covers replaced/added.

[Jonetta]

FYI, I’ve added the cover included in your message #273. Edit your comment and search the book again. The cover is there.

[Cindy]

Finished Come Sundown and am starting Carnal Innocence.

[Anita]

A Week to Be Wicked by Tessa Dare 5-Stars
Delightful and Witty Historical Romance Road Trip
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Iron Will (Mills & Boon Heroes) by B.J. Daniels 5-Stars
Love the Savage Family Kids!
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jonetta]

I finished Because You're Mine by Rea Frey and it blew me away! Here’s my review.

I finished Fear No Evil by Allison Brennan, No Evil Trilogy #3, and it was everything I thought it would be. Tough story and here’s my review.

I’m reading Avenged by Kaylea Cross, Hostage Rescue Team #5.

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Love And Intrigue In Red Creek: A Clean Western Historical Romance Novel by Evelyn Boyett on Kindle. ARCMacie Walker's life has been tragically upended when her father, who she loved so much was gunned down in front of her. She wants only revenge and justice against the person she feels is responsible. Jesse Ryder is a bounty hunter and knows what is like to watch someone you love murdered. Jesse receives a letter from the Reverend of Red Creek to come and bring justice to this town. He had also been approached a few months ago to come and be Sherriff by the rich rancher in the area. When he finally makes his way to Red Creek, things just aren't adding up with Macie's dad being murdered and the suspicious death of the letter writing Reverend. Macie's focus is only on her mother, the ranch and to hand the killer of her father. She can't trust anyone associated with the rich rancher, Jim. Jesse finds himself attracted to Macie, but can he break down the walls. A clean, historical western romance filled with mystery, "intrigue", twist and turns and suspense. I really, really enjoyed this book. I would absolutely recommend it. +5 stars
*I was given a free copy and this is my honest review*

[[deleted user]]

Craving the Cowboy by Liz Isaacson in PDF form. ARC
The typical two dysfunctional people. Dwayne was injured over seas in the military and was dumped by his fiancé. Felicity loses her dad and moves away to get away from that pain. She trains horses which fits into Dwayne's plan for his horse ranch. The back and forth and ups and downs of their relationship. It was a clean romantic book. Unfortunately, I didn't like the character of Felicity. She never deserved someone like Dwayne. He was selfish and used her dysfunctional life to her likings. I wanted to slap her and knock some sense into her. Not one of my favorites from the author. But all in all, it was a good story. 3 stars
*I received a free copy and this is my honest review*

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield and LOVED this story! Highly recommend it on audio. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Under Currents by Nora Roberts.

[Cindy]

Taking a little break from NR and reading Flunked by Jen Calonita.

[Cindy]

Finished Flunked and am reading the second book in the series, Charmed. Also starting Once More With Feeling by NR.

[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

[Nancy]

I just finished book one of the First Year trilogy...it started off a little slow but,now I am ready to see it made into a made-for-tv series. !!!! Very interesting..

[Jonetta]

I’m with you, Nancy. It would make a great series on screen.

[Cindy]

Starting Past Tense by Lee Child, a Jack Reacher novel.

[Barbara "Cookie"]

Now reading “Second Nature” by Nora Roberts the a three books series call The Cinderella Project by Ally Blake

[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...

[[deleted user]]

Started "Finding the Broken Cowboy" by Cassidy Hanton on Kindle. ARC
Beatrice Foster's life falls apart when her parents are murdered. With the killer on the loose and trying to break into her home and kill her too, she escapes to hide at her uncle's ranch in Helena, Montana. Nathan Walsh is an attractive bachelor and local hero. He hasn't made a very good first impression on Beatrice as she gets into town. He opens up his playful personality. Nathan has taken it upon himself to teach Beatrice to ride a horse, against her better judgment. But both Nathan and horseback riding is a distraction from her painful loss and the danger they are all under. This was a very enjoyable, clean, historical western romance. Full of twists and turn, mystery, intrigue, love of family and of course romance. I would recommend this to everyone. 5 stars
*I was given a free promotional copy and this is my honest review*

[[deleted user]]

Wish Me Home by Kay Bratt on Kindle
Kay Bratt has written a very emotional, heart wrenching and heart warming book. After a very tumultuous life and a terrifying situation, Cara has left home with little in her backpack and very little money heading to Key West. As much as she hated leaving her twin sister, she felt she had no choice. Cara has always been a fan of Hemingway and wants to see his town and home. She meets up with an injured, lost or abandoned dog. She names him Hemi and they set out on a remarkable path to the Keys. That journey is one of made of such different emotions. After finally making it there, she finds herself at an animal rescue, no kill facility. This will change her life forever. I can't begin to say how emotional I was reading this book. This is a story for all to read. I would give it more than 5 stars if I could. Bravo Kay Bratt!!

[Cindy]

Finally starting Once More With Feeling.

[Cindy]

Starting Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet Evanovich.

[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...

[[deleted user]]

Wish Upon a Shell by Kay Correll on Kindle
Three women friends who laugh, share and are there for each other. They have their businesses, the struggles to get good help. Love living by the ocean. and this tiny island. A clean romance story of two people who have a lot of baggage and have been thrown together in a way on a beautiful beach resort. It was clean romance story with love of friends, a mysterious lighthouse where you hope your wishes come true. The editing on Kindle was horrible but I enjoyed the story. Yes, it was predictable, but light and fun. A great summer read. 4 stars

[Cindy]

Starting Reflections and then Dance of Dreams by NR.

[Cindy]

I just discovered that I've already read Reflections and Dance of Dreams. So now I'm starting On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle.

[Barbara "Cookie"]

Reading The Obsession and then Delusion In Death then Mail order Brides of Texas

[Cindy]

Finished On What Grounds and am starting the second book in the series, Through the Grinder.