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I remember getting to the end and questioning whether I'd get bored with the next two for the reasons you stated. For some reason, Ivy didn't bother me the way that Mac did. Maybe because she was a bit smarter and was already aware of her skills.
Anyway, I completely get why this didn't work for you and reviews of the book are mixed so it's certainly not just you.
I finished reading The Heist by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg (Fox and O'Hare book 1) last night. This was a nice quick humorous read. If you like the Stephanie Plum series, you'll like this one. I was a little nervous about the 2 author aspect, but there is no difference in their writing styles. You don't notice it.
Starting Disney After Dark by Ridley Pearson (Kingdom Keepers book 1). It's a YA series about a group of kids stuck at Disney after closing. It's another quick read that I have been wanting to read for awhile.
Jonetta wrote: "You've got me pumped now to start this series. In time, in time... "I think you'll like these books, Jonetta. I need to go back and read Brennan's Evil series which I skipped. Some of her characters show up in previous books. I believe the hero in the "Killing Fear" is the brother of a heroine in the Evil series. And, I can see that the book I just finished (Playing Dead) has characters that show up in the next series (FBI Trilogy). It kind of reminds me of Karen Rose and how her characters show up from time to time in other books.
Charlene wrote: "Finished 
and ordering more of this series from library, since my Kindle charger has hidden itself from me :(No complaint about these books, though."
I love that series, Charlene. Those books are very hard to put down.
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Deadly Obsession by Maggie Shayne. Lovin' it so far!!!"I bet you are! Loved it, too.
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I think you'll like these books, Jonetta. I need to go back and read Brennan's Evil series which I skipped. S..."
Yes, Brennan's character links are similar to Rose's. I think the best bet is to read her books in publication order.
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Today I finished
Deadly Obsession by Maggie Shayne. This is the last book in an excellent series. I hope the author decides to continue it.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Jonetta wrote: "Went back and checked and it was Kris! Three years ago when she was featured as author of the week. http://www.shelfari.com/groups/84079/......"
I'm finding that reading any author in publication order is the safest bet now, lol.
This morning I finished listening to
and really enjoyed it! I also finished reading
which was also a great book.I am now reading
by Joy Fielding and listening to
by Jennifer Chiaverini.
I am reading #4 Murder List by Julie Garwood...loving it.. then I have either the paranormal Charley Davidson series by Darynda Jones to start on my Random Read challenge Geneva Lee's Royals Saga which is a contemporary romance
Kris wrote: "This morning I finished listening to and really enjoyed it! I also finished reading which was also a great book.I am now reading [book..."
I need to get caught up with Thunder Point, I really enjoy this series.
I love listening to this series on audio. Therese Plummer really brings them to life.
Kris wrote: "I love listening to this series on audio. Therese Plummer really brings them to life."I agree. She narrates Virgin River, too (at least the ones I listened to). I liked her.
Monica wrote: "Kris wrote: "I love listening to this series on audio. Therese Plummer really brings them to life."I agree. She narrates Virgin River, too (at least the ones I listened to). I liked her."
I started listening to Virgin River towards the end of the series and fell in love with her narration.
I finished
, book two from the Rock Kiss series.
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May have been ;0)
Sunny wrote: "I finished , book two from the Rock Kiss series."I haven't heard much about these books. Did you like them?
I finished reading Stella Cameron's newly edited (with additional materials) mystery set in England,
.Its earlier edition was
. I liked it, thought it could also be called Romantic Suspense as much as Mystery, and it's book #1 in the series featuring Alexandra Duggins (Alex). There is a lot hinted about Alex's childhood, so I hope to get to know her character better as the series moves forward.
I have enjoyed everything by Stella Cameron that I've read; she's branched out into new territory with this English series.
Loriidae wrote: "I am reading #4 Murder List by Julie Garwood...loving it.. then I have either the paranormal Charley Davidson series by Darynda Jones to start on my Ran..."Murder List is up next for me in this series and I'm really looking forward to it! I hope you're enjoying it. :)
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"Oh, you're going to love this!
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I'm now reading No Chance by Christy Reece, Last Chance Rescue #4.
Jonetta wrote: "Monica wrote: "I'm going to start A Lot like Love by Julie James. Looking forward to it."Oh, you're going to love this!"
I'm really excited to get back into this series!
Today I read
Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas. Another winner.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas. Another winner.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Wish I was reading this again for the first time.
Me too, Jonetta. Harry is one of my favorite Kleypas men, and I love Poppy as well.
Jonetta wrote: "I finished Bulletproof Weeks by Taryn Elliott, When You're Gone #2, and it ended with a HUGE cliffhanger. The next book isn't scheduled for release until the 27th ..."Enjoy, Jonetta! Just finished that one a few days ago :)
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This is my second reading of it (read it thinking it was book one) and I enjoyed it better the second time around.
No sorry I meant the one you were reading now - No Chance. Sorry I should have mentioned title :(
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Duh! Silly me...forgot there were two parts to that post.
No worries I still should have said title as by the time I respond my reply is further down lol.
I just completed reading Sabrina Jeffries' final book in The Duke's Men series,
. I can now mark this off as a series I have completed!I did not write a review, but I did give it 4 stars. Her books are always on my auto-read lists. She gives a preview of her new series that continues with some characters we met in the Duke's Men. Looks like Yvette, Blakeborough's sister, is featured in Sinful Suitors series, coming this Summer....
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Monica wrote: "Me too, Jonetta. Harry is one of my favorite Kleypas men, and I love Poppy as well."Me too! I think Harry was just a teeny bit behind Rohan for me in the Hathaways. I loved him!! This is a book I'd definitely like to re-read someday!
Erin wrote: "Me too! I think Harry was just a teeny bit behind Rohan for me in the Hathaways. I loved him!! T..."I ended up getting The Hathaways and The Wallflowers on audio for the times I want to listen to something, but don't want to start anything new. I love it. And since I owned the ebooks, I got most of them at a great deal.
Monica wrote: "Erin wrote: "Me too! I think Harry was just a teeny bit behind Rohan for me in the Hathaways. I loved him!! T..."I ended up getting The Hathaways and The Wallflowers on audio for the times I want..."
I did that with The Wallflowers too! For some reason I only got the first in the Hathaways though. I probably had to cut myself off at some point. Lol! Have I mentioned my audible addiction? I'll need to look into the rest of that series and maybe the Travis series too :).
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I'm continuing on to the next book, Second Chance.
I'm waiting to read SECOND CHANCE until our binge read, since my memory has more holes in it than Swiss cheese if I read too far in advance:(
Just got back into The Sullivan's series by Bella Andre again. Up to Come a Little Bit Closer
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I'll have the discussion questions up today for No Chance.
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I can see the similarities between early Mac and Ivy for sure. They both drove me nuts! Lol! (view spoiler)[I found Adrian much nicer and more willing to show emotion than our beloved Barrons. Overall I didn't enjoy the whole angels/demons premise and the biblical undertones just weren't my style either. I really disliked the whole 'you must find these 3 weapons to save the world' thing. It seemed simplistic and a tiny bit cheesy. The idea of reading each book in a trilogy where Ivy looks for a new weapon is not appealing to me but that's certainly a matter of personal taste and not at all a reflection on Frost or the writing. Finally, the ending with the 'love is all you need' tone was way too saccharine for my liking. I like my UF a lot grittier than that. Lol! In the end it just boiled down to it not being my style. I can appreciate why others enjoyed it. Adrian alone was worth it ;). (hide spoiler)]