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Monica wrote: "I finished Me Before You by Jojo Moyes and I don't know if I've ever had a book grip me like this one. It was absolutely amazing. I was bawling my eyes out. And oddl..."I'm ready to start a new audio so I read the description for this one and I read a couple of reviews and now I'm scared to read it. Lol! I'm afraid it's going to make me feel like The Fault in Our Stars did (beautifully written but left me in the depths of despair). Have you recovered from reading it?
I finished a couple more books:Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas (3rd book in her Travis series) -- this was an audio re-read and once again I adored the story (and Jack) but I definitely did not enjoy the narrator.
The Chocolate Garden by Ava Miles (2nd book in the Dare River series) - I didn't enjoy it nearly as much as the first in the series. It started out strong but the book overall was way too sickly sweet for my tastes. Hopefully the next book in the series is just a bit more gritty.
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Didn't know you were reading Kate Daniels! Love this series.
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Do you remember the narrator? Re Chocolate Garden, the next book is definitely grittier but balanced against a southern belle.
Lauren wrote: "I haven't read any of her newer stuff because I understand that her writing has taken a turn toward the tamer side since she became more religious. "Yikes! I read a couple of her books from 2012/2013 but I didn't comment on the level of heat. I was underwhelmed with the whole thing - the plots are soo convoluted!
In the last week or so, I've read the following:
- an old freebie that's been on my TBR for years. Not bad! I'm definitely reading the next one in the series (happily, I found the rest of the trilogy on Lendle.)
- cute and funny story. A bit high on drama but it was set in high school so what can you expect? Looking forward to the second book, set 10 years later. (This is a trilogy about the same couple.) Good narration.
- although I wasn't as crazy about the first book, I had to read this one to see them get together again. Once I did, I have no desire to read the last one. Narrator's voice is great but he needs to get better. His voice is too low at times and he sounds like he's whispering.
- this is it with me and this series. these guys act like they are teenagers instead of being in their late 20s. The narrator doesn't have good male voices at all.
- finally I'm back to the Agatha Christie's re-read on audio. Hugh Fraser is so freaking good as the narrator and this book is freaking awesome.
- Liked the setting in Knickerbocker Manhattan but I wanted to strangle both H and h. Not continuing the series.
Jonetta wrote: "Erin wrote: "I finished a couple more books: Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas (3rd book in her Travis series) -- this was an audio re-read and once again I adored the story (a..."I believe the narrator was Emily Durante. I didn't like her voice for Jack at all so that was a bummer. I also felt like she created a lighter vibe for the story than what I had pictured which took away from the intensity of the romance a bit.
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Erin wrote: "Monica wrote: "I finished Me Before You by Jojo Moyes and I don't know if I've ever had a book grip me like this one. It was absolutely amazing. I was bawling my eye..."I have recovered, lol. The story is worth all the hard stuff. And the narration is so good.
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I am up to book 10 in Last Chance Rescue series, though I'm holding off on book 10 until more of the spin off books are released.Going to dive into Briggs' Alpha and Omega series. Hopefully there's not too much Mercy Thompson stuff that carries over since I haven't read that yet.
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Cool though I'll be waiting till the first 3 books are done of the spinoff to binge read them.
Quynh wrote: "Going to dive into Briggs' Alpha and Omega series. Hopefully there's not too much Mercy Thompson stuff that carries over since I haven't read that yet. "You can read the prequel and book 1 but definitely don't read book Alpha & Omega book 3 (maybe not even 2.) Around this time both series get intertwined and it's better to read them in publication order.
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I'm now reading Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis, first book in her new Cedar Ridge series.
In the past week I finished
The Fall of Maggie Brown by Anne Stuart. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Then I read
Too Close to Home by Linwood Barclay. Could not put this book down.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished the Cafferty and Quinn trilogy by Heather Graham by finishing book 3 The Dead Play On.
The combination of a new relationship, paranormal, and danger was excellent in all three books of the series.
I finished listening to Croak (book #1 Croak) by Gina Damico and I enjoyed it. There was such a buildup of the romance and it just scratched the surface. So that was disappointing, but I'm hoping it lives up to the build up in later books.Erin got me all nostalgic for the Travises so I decided to get the audiobooks and give them a listen. Starting with Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas.
Now I'm trying to decide between two books, Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis or Chasing Impossible by Katie McGarry. I'm feeling like either one is a win. But am I more in the mood for adults or teenagers? That is the question ;)
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If it helps any, I'm reading Second Chance Summer and they're behaving like teenagers:)
D.G. wrote: "Quynh wrote: "Going to dive into Briggs' Alpha and Omega series. Hopefully there's not too much Mercy Thompson stuff that carries over since I haven't read that yet. "You can read the prequel and..."
Good to know thanks! I have other books to catch up on too so this is timely advice lol.
Jonetta wrote: "I just finished Once and Again by Elisabeth Barrett, the first book in her new Return to Briarwood series, and very much enjoyed the story. It's not your typical se..."Oooh! Can't wait to hear about Shalvis' new series!
Monica wrote: "I finished listening to Croak (book #1 Croak) by Gina Damico and I enjoyed it. There was such a buildup of the romance and it just scratched the surface. So that wa..."I hope you enjoy the Travis re-read as much as I did!! Can't wait for Joe's book now!
If it helps any, I'm reading Second Chance Summer and they're behaving like teenagers:) Lol!
I just DNF'ed a book I've had in my TBR since 2013 -
, very over the top writing.Now I'm listening to
, which I picked up only because of Steve West, the narrator - he also narrated
and I fell in lust with his voice then! Hahahaha! That's also featured author for the Historical Mystery group.
Just started book 4 of the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. Summer Knight
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Katherine wrote: "Just started book 4 of the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. Summer Knight "Oh I love those books. When is the next one due for publication?
Jonetta wrote: "The next book is Peace Talks and according to Amazon, it's scheduled for release on May 10."Too long:)
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Too long:)"
Way too long...
I just finished re-reading the Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega series then I re-read the Kate Daniels series. Now I know that, although they are both in my top 5 authors, Patricia Briggs wins out! Starting on
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I couldn't even begin to judge! Hope you enjoy Toni.
I am already liking it. chapter 3 :-)
Jonetta wrote: "Took me a bit as I read A New Hope by Robyn Carr, Thunder Point #8, a few weeks ago, but here's my review."I am listening to this one on audio this month and after your review am very excited :)
Jonetta wrote: "I just finished Fast Track by Julie Garwood, Buchanan Renard #12, and it was just okay. A good story that failed to connect emotionally. Here's my review. I'm now re..."
I am almost ready to give up on this series...the last few books have been just meh.
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"I am lis..."
I think you'll enjoy.
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Completely understand.
Jonetta wrote: "Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "I am almost ready to give up on this series...the last few books have been just meh...."Completely understand."
But of course I will continue as I have to see how it ends, lol.
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I also finished Barefoot Bound by Roxanne St. Claire, Barefoot Undercover prequel, and enjoyed the story! If you haven't read her Guardian Angelinos series, this is a great introduction to Gabe Rossi and his family. Here's my review.
I'm now reading Barefoot with a Bodyguard, the first full length book in the new Barefoot Undercover series.
Hello, I'm new here, anyway this week I read 
#.5 did not like this, and is not necessary to read it before
#1 I really liked #1Currently reading
book #1 Max Revere by Allison Brennanhave no idea why I started this series when I haven't finished her Lucy Kincaid series yet.
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Jonetta wrote: "Hi, Laura! Glad you joined our group."Thank you, this group is just what I need to motivate me to finish up some series that I've neglected too long.
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