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Tracey wrote: "Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "I am now listening to Concealed in Death by JD Robb and am reading Blood and Circuses by Kerry Greenwood.[bookcover:Concealed in D..."
Pretty much what most people have said that it is not as good as her other novels. What about you, Tracey?
I agree, I didn't think it was as good. I went on to read 4 more in the series and now I'm having a break.
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I finished Cold Moon by Alexandra Sokoloff, The Huntress/FBI #3. It was much creepier than the previous two but equally as interesting. The story doesn't seem to end yet.
I also finished reading Heat Exchange by Shannon Stacey, Boston Fire #1, and liked it a lot. I'm looking forward to continuing the series.
I'm now reading the long-awaited Brown-Eyed Girl by Lisa Kleypas, Travis Family #4! Please note that the book description has changed from that released last year. The main character, Avery Crosslin, was originally a fashion designer. She's now a wedding planner.
Tracey wrote: "I agree, I didn't think it was as good. I went on to read 4 more in the series and now I'm having a break."Yeah, I am trying to read them so I don't forget things but trying not to read too many in a row.
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and enjoyed it much more than I expected to after reading some less than stellar reviews. This is the end of the series and I'm going to miss the Smythe-Smiths :0(
Jonetta wrote: "I'm a bit behind in my postings and will include reviews later. I finished Cold Moon by Alexandra Sokoloff, The Huntress/FBI #3. It was much creepier than the prev..."
How did you get BEG? Is it an advanced copy? I'm so jealous! :)
Lauren wrote: "Finished and enjoyed it much more than I expected to after reading some less than stellar reviews. This is the end of the series and I'm ..."
I always forget about this series! I loved the Bridgertons. I should really try out the Smythe-Smith books.
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It showed up on NetGalley and I immediately requested it. I'm just about done and am loving it.
I started
. @Jonetta, yup, you're right about Virgil.
Jonetta wrote: "Erin wrote: "How did you get BEG? Is it an advanced copy? I'm so jealous! :)..."It showed up on NetGalley and I immediately requested it. I'm just about done and am loving it."
That's amazing news!!! I cannot wait!
Sunny wrote: "I started . @Jonetta, yup, you're right about Virgil."Such a great series! I hope you enjoy it, Sunny :)
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. @Jonetta, yup, you're right about Virgil."Yes!
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I'm now reading Against the Dark by Carolyn Crane, Associates #1.
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and enjoyed it much more than I expected to after reading some less than stellar reviews. I always forget about this series! I loved the Bridgertons. I should really try out the Smythe-Smith books. "
It's definitely worth it.
I'm doing a terrible job updating about what I'm reading right now! In July I read:Fireflies and Magnolias by Ava Miles - I liked it better than the last book in the series. I enjoyed the romance between Amelia and Clayton and the storyline surrounding domestic abuse. Again, the family dynamics were a bit too sickly sweet for me but it was well balanced with other plot points so just a minor nuisance :).
Seduced by Molly O'Keefe - I really enjoyed this one. My only complaint was that it was a bit too short.
Somebody to Love by Kristan Higgins - this was a re-read for me that I listened to on audio this time around. Loved it just as much!
Erin wrote: "I'm doing a terrible job updating about what I'm reading right now! In July I read:Fireflies and Magnolias by Ava Miles - I liked it better than the last book in the series. I enj..."
Erin, did you see that the sequel to Seduced is out?
. I agree, too short. But I love Molly O'Keefe's work. Her next one coming out in the Fall,
is, for me, her best work yet. I loved it.
I'm doing a terrible job too of keeping up to date on Goodreads! Erin is not alone :-)I finished reading the Toni Anderson series, Cold justice, and really liked it.
I finally, after a several year hiatus, went back to the Sookie Stackhouse series and finished them all. The break from the characters helped me gain perspective so I enjoyed the final books quite a bit. I don't know when I will get around to reviews. My kids are off school and it seems like the only time they are not tying up all the computers in the house is the middle of the night!
Laura (Kyahgirl) wrote: "I'm doing a terrible job too of keeping up to date on Goodreads! Erin is not alone :-)I finished reading the Toni Anderson series, Cold justice, and really liked it.
I finally, after a several ye..."
Glad to see I'm not the only one, Laura! :)
Sunny wrote: "Erin wrote: "I'm doing a terrible job updating about what I'm reading right now! In July I read:Fireflies and Magnolias by Ava Miles - I liked it better than the last book in the ..."
I did see that it is out. I actually grabbed it. I'm excited for this story! This was my first Molly O'Keefe but I'm excited to read more by her.
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I finished reading the Toni Anderson series, Cold justice, and really liked it.
I finally, after a several ye..."
This summer is presenting challenges for me in keeping up with my updates, too. I'm on a road trip now and am struggling:)
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I'm on a road trip, listening to two books (one while my niece sleeps). We're listening to The Lost Girls: The True Story of the Cleveland Abductions and the Incredible Rescue of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus by John Glatt, that truly awful story. It's riveting and we couldn't believe our trip was over as we were caught up in the story.
I'm listening to Manwhore +1 by Katy Evans when my niece drops off:) Got about ten minutes in so far:)
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Fireflies and Magnolias by Ava Miles - I liked it better than the las..."
Molly O'Keefe is one of my most favorite writers. I'll read anything she writes.
Jonetta wrote: "Erin wrote: "Sunny wrote: "Erin wrote: "I'm doing a terrible job updating about what I'm reading right now! In July I read:Fireflies and Magnolias by Ava Miles - I liked it better..."
I'm pretty sure you were the one to encourage me to read my first book by her! I'm forever grateful!
Jonetta wrote: "Erin wrote: "Sunny wrote: "Erin wrote: "I'm doing a terrible job updating about what I'm reading right now! In July I read:Fireflies and Magnolias by Ava Miles - I liked it better..."
Do you have a series in particular by O'Keefe that you would recommend, Jonetta?
This week I read
Sizzle All Day by Geralyn Dawson. It was a cute addition to the "Bad Luck" series.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Today I finished
Broken by Karin Slaughter. Totally loved this book and could not put it down.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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I started with her Crooked Creek series, though I was lukewarm about the first book. The last book in the series is in my top ten list of all time favorites.
Her Boys of Bishop series is extraordinary. Her main characters have weight and tough issues to address. These are not your traditional contemporary romances, which is why I love her stories.
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Just returning the favor! I've a nice little stack of Sunny recommended books under my belt:)
Jonetta wrote:I started with her Crooked Creek series, though I was lukewarm about the first book.
Thanks, Jonetta, for your list of recommendations to Erin. I've just requested several O'Keefe books from our public library system, both local and state (where local didn't have them).
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Oh, I hope you enjoy, Charlene!
Charlene wrote: "Jonetta wrote:I started with her Crooked Creek series, though I was lukewarm about the first book.
Thanks, Jonetta, for your list of recommendations to Erin. I've just requested several O'Keefe..."
Me too. I have been meaning to check her out!
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A Faint Cold Fear by Karin Slaughter: My Review
Cold Moon by Alexandra Sokoloff: My Review
Heat Exchange by Shannon Stacey: My Review
Brown-Eyed Girl by Lisa Kleypas: My Review
Gone Missing by Linda Castillo: My Review
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I started with her Crooked Creek series, though I was lukewarm about the first book.
Thanks, Jonetta, for your list of recommendations to Erin. I've just requeste..."
Hope you like her style.
Today I read
Cover Me by Stephanie Bond. This is a cute contemporary romance with some very funny scenes.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just read the first book in Sabrina Jeffries' new series, Sinful Suitors:
.I really enjoyed reading this and look forward to the second book, which won't come out until next Spring.
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. I really enjoyed reading this and look forward to the second book, which won't..."I've never read Sabrina Jeffries though I think I've got a couple of her books on my shelf.
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I also finished listening to Manwhore +1 by Katy Evans, Manwhore #2. This is a case where two books were unnecessary and the story could have been told in one. Here's my review.
I'm now reading If You Only Knew by Kristan Higgins and listening to The Secret Sister by Brenda Novak.
Charlene wrote: "I just read the first book in Sabrina Jeffries' new series, Sinful Suitors: .I really enjoyed reading this and look forward to the second book, which won't..."
I love Sabrina Jeffries' Hellions of Halstead Hall series. Have you read it? If so, how does it compare to this one?
Robin,I've read Hellions, School for Heiresses, and The Duke's Men series: I've given almost every book of Sabrina Jeffries 4-star ratings, which is high for me, since I almost never give 5 stars.
I cannot compare because my memory is Swiss cheese, but I do remember that I really liked the Duke's Men series, which would be helpful, but not necessary, to read before this newest book. Some of the characters reappear, but the plot does not hinge on them.
If you liked one series by this author, I'd highly recommend you try this one!
Thanks, Charlene. I know I have some of The Duke's Men series in my TBR pile. Will have to see what books I need to pick up.
I've just finished the first book in Laura Griffin's Tracers series,
.I really liked it and have the second book also from the local public library. I may just have to read it next. As I wrote in my review, I know I've met Mia at the Delphi Center before: I just don't know whether I've read something out of order of if I've actually read this book before.
Well, the advantage of having fibro fog is that I sometimes enjoy a book more than once as if it's a totally new book;)
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.I really liked it and have the second book also from the local public library. I may just hav..."
You're not in a fog! It's my understanding that these characters appear first in the Glass Sisters series.
Charlene wrote: "I've just finished the first book in Laura Griffin's Tracers series, .I really liked it and have the second book also from the local public library. I may just hav..."
Charlene, this is a great series and like Jonetta mentioned, the Glass Sisters is worth checking out. It's all in the same 'world'.
Sorry I should have checked in with you, Jonetta. I downloaded it and was doing my usual check to make sure it was all good and of course the prologue caught my attention lol. It picks up right where the last book ended so it's very exciting from the beginning! Let me know when you finish and we can have an informal discussion.
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.I really liked it and have the second book also from the local public library..."
Yes, the Tracers series actually begins with the Glass Sisters books. In fact, if it gets picked for the group read, I think we'll start with those two books. The 2nd
is one of the best RS I've read in recent years.
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No, no! You didn't need to check. I couldn't fit it in last month because of my visitors:)
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I would say I liked it better than the previous one,
I have not given up on the series, but I'm not as enamored of the more recent stories as I was with the earlier ones.