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Jan 21, 2015 05:35PM
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I usually have two at a time (one ebook, one audio) which works great for me. But this time, I keep starting books. Right now I have 4 going without counting 2 or 3 that I've put aside on my 'may finish later' shelf. I have a pretty good idea of what's going on on the 4 books I'm reading but it makes me a bit anxious having so many at once. I think I'll try to read a couple that are over 80% and then just work on two at a time.
I usually have at least 3 to 5 books going at once. I'm am like a bad girlfriend and cannot be faithful to one book. I like settle down at night with a nice romance on my kindle before going to sleep. On my commutes to and from work on public transport, I like historical fiction and mysteries. During lunch I usually go for adventure in the form of time travel or murder mystery and then when cooking or quilting or walking or knitting my audio books are my companions. If I get bored with one, I just switch to a different one. Usually I get bored cause I'm so moody. The best is when a book is so good I can't concentrate on my other ones and I need to read it from beginning to end forsaking all others.
It all began in college when we were required to read multiple books for different classes. I found it to be fun. Now it depends on my mood, good to know I'm not the only one.
Jonetta wrote: "Hopefully it will ease the anxiety."I know! I want to be more free with my reading this year and just read what I feel like reading but I think I need some structure. Otherwise, I'll go nuts!
Erin wrote: "Speaking of shipping ;) ... have you been watching Prince Farming? :) ..."You know it! Who are you rooting for?
I don't think it's too much of an age difference, 5 years. Currently it doesn't work, but in 2-3 years? I'm all for it.
In the introduction thread I realized I hadn't greeted the last 10 people joining and thought I'd skipped that thread by mistake but it actually looks like I skipped this entire group for a month because this thread had over 350 new posts since I checked. Yikes. I had to just skip to the end.....way too many to go back and enjoy LOL.I'm making a dent in the Love at Stake series. I'm half way through
but I've been reading them all out of order. I have 5 books left in the series to read (including this one) because I've already read the 13th book. I loved the first 3 books a lot but lately I've been finding these just OK nothing special.Just finished
which puts me about half way through that series and I also read
which also puts me about the middle. I managed to start a series too
but I'm not sure I'll continue it.
I finished See Them Run by Stacy Green, Lucy Kendall #2. It's one of the more twisted books/series I've read in some time (where the main character is the one twisted). But, I'm loving it:) Here's my review.
I'm now reading Officer Elvis by Gary Gusick, Darla Cavannah #2.
I'm now reading Officer Elvis by Gary Gusick, Darla Cavannah #2.
I've just completed the third book in Katie Reus' Red Stone Security series,
. It did not grab me nearly as much as the first two books.Has anyone read through more than the first three books in this series? Was it worth your investment in time and money? [They don't seem to be carried by libraries]
I finished Officer Elvis by Gary Gusick, Darla Cavannah #2 and enjoyed it. The author does a great job of mixing the mystery, suspense, humor and southern life while keeping the story interesting. Here's my review.
I'm now reading Catch Your Breath by Shannyn Schroeder, The O'Leary's #4.
I'm now reading Catch Your Breath by Shannyn Schroeder, The O'Leary's #4.
Monica wrote: "Erin wrote: "Speaking of shipping ;) ... have you been watching Prince Farming? :) ..."You know it! Who are you rooting for?
I don't think it's too much of an age difference, 5 years. Currently ..."
I really don't have a favorite yet. Nobody is standing out to me ... in a good way that is, there are certainly a few who need to go. Lol! Loving Chris though :). Any standouts for you?
Re: Derek -- I'd be interested in seeing where that could go. If not her, definitely someone. He so deserves a HEA! Maybe we'll get a Derek book like we did an Andrea and Raphael book. Although right now they've said they're only focused on Kate and Curran. I guess people have been asking for a Jim novel. Which I would definitely not be opposed to either!
Erin wrote: "I really don't have a favorite yet. Nobody is standing out to me ... in a good way that is, there are certainly a few who need to go. Lol! Loving Chris though :). Any standouts for you?Re: Derek -- I'd be interested in seeing where that could go. If not her, definitely someone. He so deserves a HEA! Maybe we'll get a Derek book like we did an Andrea and Raphael book..."
No standouts for me either, and same, that's a good thing so far. I can't even remember names right now anyway, lol.
Ooh, a Jim novel? I'd like that too. I'd be okay with Jim getting a a book like Andrea and Raphael. But Derek deserves a trilogy at least ;) Kidding, I'll take whatever scraps they're willing to throw me.
I finished In Seconds by Brenda Novak. I really enjoyed it. The romance wasn't super strong, but that's to be expected with the history of the two characters. And is it wrong I was rooting for the ex-con with a drug problem anyway? Luckily, I've got his story coming up soon in Whiskey Creek.I think I'm going to start Bad Romeo by Leisa Rayven. I've heard good things, and a bunch of authors I follow have raved about it.
Oh my goodness! I would die if they gave him a trilogy! Well, maybe that's a bit dramatic of me but I do feel pretty dramatic about Derek. Lol!
Erin wrote: "Oh my goodness! I would die if they gave him a trilogy! Well, maybe that's a bit dramatic of me but I do feel pretty dramatic about Derek. Lol!"Haha! Me too though.
I'm reading a few series. The Joe Dillard series is the best, book #5- Conflict of Interest by Scott Pratt. Joe Dillard is an attorney who had taken the case of child kidnapping which is not something he is used to.
The Jack O'Neill series is surprisingly good also. Book #1- Redemption Song by Derick Parsons. Jack is an alcoholic cop in Dublin just going through the motions trying to get to full retirement when he is given a case to solve. Someone is killing black men in Dublin and he and a rookie are assigned to find the serial murderer.
And then there is the Willow Creek series. This a romance series centering around the Avery brothers in 1800's Montana. Lots of steamy fun. I am on book #3 The Gambler . I am enjoying this series a lot too.
Monica wrote: "Ooh, a Jim novel? I'd like that too. I'd be okay with Jim getting a a book like Andrea and Raphael. But Derek deserves a trilogy at least ;) Kidding, I'll take whatever scraps they're willing to throw me. "
Oh, gimme, gimme a full length Jim and Dali novel!
Erin wrote: "Oh my goodness! I would die if they gave him a trilogy! Well, maybe that's a bit dramatic of me but I do feel pretty dramatic about Derek. Lol!"
Not overly dramatic, no :0)
I wouldn't die for a trilogy but I might kill, lol!
Oh, gimme, gimme a full length Jim and Dali novel!
Erin wrote: "Oh my goodness! I would die if they gave him a trilogy! Well, maybe that's a bit dramatic of me but I do feel pretty dramatic about Derek. Lol!"
Not overly dramatic, no :0)
I wouldn't die for a trilogy but I might kill, lol!
Monica wrote: "I finished In Seconds by Brenda Novak. I really enjoyed it. The romance was super strong, but that's to be expected with the history of the two characters. And is it wrong I was roo..."
No, nothing wrong with feeling for Pretty Boy:) Get in line.
No, nothing wrong with feeling for Pretty Boy:) Get in line.
Dosha (Bluestocking7) wrote: "I'm reading a few series.
The Joe Dillard series is the best, book #5- Conflict of Interest by Scott Pratt. Joe Dillard is an attorney who had taken the case of child kidnapping which is not som..."
All sound really good! Perfect for bad weather.
The Joe Dillard series is the best, book #5- Conflict of Interest by Scott Pratt. Joe Dillard is an attorney who had taken the case of child kidnapping which is not som..."
All sound really good! Perfect for bad weather.
Charlene wrote: "I started Christy Reece's
, the first book in the Last Chance Rescue series."
Loved it!
, the first book in the Last Chance Rescue series."Loved it!
Lauren wrote: "Monica wrote: "Ooh, a Jim novel? I'd like that too. I'd be okay with Jim getting a a book like Andrea and Raphael. But Derek deserves a trilogy at least ;) Kidding, I'll take whatever scraps they'r..."Lol!
Finished
today and really enjoyed it. Eric and Ione have some of the most intense chemistry I've ever encountered. I wasn't that impressed with the last book and was considering calling it quits on the series if Eric and Ione's story didn't resonate but now I'm eager to continue because this book introduced some very intriguing characters.
today and really enjoyed it. Eric and Ione have some of the most intense chemistry I've ever encountered. I wasn't that impressed with the last book and was considering calling it quits on the series if Eric and Ione's story didn't resonate but now I'm eager to continue because this book introduced some very intriguing characters.
I finished Bad Romeo by Leisa Rayven and it was okay. I think I'm starting to tire of the same old, same old NA story. Alpha male/douche and the spineless yet strong, beautiful woman. I feel like it dragged in a few places and became redundant. So, 3 stars. I don't know if I'll continue with this series, it could have honestly been one book.Now I'm reading Between the Sheets (book 3 Boys of Bishop) by Molly O'Keefe and I'm loving it. I had to pick an author I knew wouldn't let me down for my next read. Although the cover makes me simultaneously giggle and cringe.
Monica wrote: "I finished Bad Romeo by Leisa Rayven and it was pretty good. I think I'm starting to tire of the same, old same old NA story. Alpha male/douche and the spineless ye..."
The cover really doesn't do the story justice and I hope you love it!
The cover really doesn't do the story justice and I hope you love it!
I already am, Jonetta. Started last night and only stopped because I could not keep my eyes open (I think the trampoline wore me out).
Monica wrote: "I already am, Jonetta. Started last night and only stopped because I could not keep my eyes open (I think the trampoline wore me out)."
Lol! This was one of my top reads from last year.
Lol! This was one of my top reads from last year.
Debbie wrote: "Just finished
and loved it! I think it was my favorite in the series so far. Now starting
to finish the Brown and DeLuca ser..."Just got the Maggie Shayne book in the mail. Will have to add it to my February book list and read it when I'm back from vacation.
I read second book in Christy Reece's Last Chance Rescue series:
.I'm definitely hooked on this series now.
Loriidae wrote: "Just started
by Christy Reece Book #1 Last Chance Rescue series - hooked from the first chapter..."I will be reading Rescue Me next month and can't wait!
I started Smooth Talking Stranger last night which is Travis series book 3 by Lisa Kleypas. I'm really looking forward to the Julia Quinn Smythe-Smith Quartet series. They are hilarious. But I need to finish STS first.
Dosha (Bluestocking7) wrote: "I started Smooth Talking Stranger last night which is Travis series book 3 by Lisa Kleypas. I'm really looking forward to the Julia Quinn Smythe-Smith Quartet series. They are hilarious. But I need..."
Loved this book!
Loved this book!
I finished Between the Sheets (book 3 Boys of Bishop) by Molly O'Keefe and loved it so much. Such a good series.I am now reading The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy (book 4 Smythe-Smith Quartet) by Julia Quinn.
Haha! No worries. I'm hoping this one lives up to my expectations. I've been really looking forward to it.
I did the pre order and got it yesterday. I'll start it tonight. I have no discipline. :-). Right now I'm going to try to dig out from under 20+ inches of snow. Ugh!
Kris wrote: "Yep, totally understand the binge read now!!!! Lol and am so in for that :)"Me, too! I hope I remember to get the rest of these lined up for March.
I finished Catch Your Breath by Shannyn Schroeder, The O'Leary's #4, and here's my review. I also finished Living Victim by Stacy Green, Delta Detectives #1 (spinoff of Delta Crossroads series), and here's my review.
I'm now reading Against the Wall by Debra Webb.
I'm now reading Against the Wall by Debra Webb.
I started and finished When Beauty Tamed the Beastby Eloisa James today. Needless to say, I loved it! I couldn't put the book aside. A snow day well spent ;). I've heard good and bad things about this series and am not sure which other books in the series I should check out. Anybody read this series and have an opinion on the matter? I know there were some books in the series that people generally consider stinkers :).
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