What Are You Reading?

[Robin]

Catching up on my reading...

I finished The Last Sister by Kendra Elliot.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Then I read Maximum Exposure by Allison Brennan. It's a good start to the Max Revere series.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

For one of my challenges, I read The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

And I listened to Playing for Pizza by John Grisham.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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The Quest to Reach Her Soul: A Historical Western Romance Book by Carol Coyler on Kindle. ARC
Chase and Ray from Colorado have been hired to take Professor Warrington and his adventurous daughter, Lisa-Jo into the Rockies to find the elusive treasure, The Sky Chest. They get a expedition together and find a lot of mystery, suspense, romance, good guys and bad guys. This book was difficult to put down. I was drawn in immediately with the independence and intelligence of Lisa-Jo, the curses and clues of the chest. A romance, of course, starts up between Chase and Lisa-Jo, but during the expedition and its dangers was no time to pursue it. The characters in this story were all unique and so important. Strong, well defined and believable. I just loved it and would certainly recommend it to those who enjoy historical western romance with mystery and suspense. I only wished the author would have spent more time describing the cities and the times then the constant "feelings" the two had. The only cons I had were, it needed to be edited better and it took me along time to finally find the Extended Epilogue. The link on Kindle didn't work. Loved this story though.

[Anita]

The Sheik Who Loved Me by Loreth Anne White 3-Stars
Interesting plot about an intriguing part of the world
My Review

Engaged in Danger by Barbara Venkataraman 5-Stars
Number 4 in a Wonderful Cozy-Mystery Series
My Review

All About Passion by Stephanie Laurens 4-Stars
Chillingworth becomes an honorary Cynster, but is not about to marry for love.
My Review

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Midnight Bayou by Nora Roberts and enjoyed this story, a lot! The narration was really good, too. Here’s my review.

I finished listening to The Dead Will Tell by Linda Castillo, Kate Burkholder #6, and it was hard to put down. Tough story and here’s my review.

I finished listening to Teddy Spenser Isn't Looking for Love by Kim Fielding and it was a nice change of pace, a delightful romantic comedy. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to The Morning After by Lisa Jackson, Savannah #2.

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Kentucky Heat by Fern Michaels in paperback
An amazing book of power, family issues, horses, love, healing and forgiveness. It is a powerful story! Nealy Coleman Diamond Clay has had quite a life. Starting from nothing to being a wealthy woman and the winner of the Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown. Her life consists mainly of her ranch and horses. Other things and people have always taken a back seat to those. Now she finds as she is getting older another chance for the Triple Crown. But on the way she has lost her two children and grandchild. She now as a man in her life who may or may not be able to show her a different kind of life. So many emotions in this book with twists and turns. It was a book hard to put down as it kept me on the edge all the time. I did not read the others in the series and although this could be a stand alone book, it would have helped get all the characters aligned for me. By the end of this book, I was confused and overwhelmed trying to remember who was who, how they were related, etc. But it didn't take away anything from me. I would certainly recommend this book. It was great!

[Robin]

I finished reading Burn You Twice by Mary Burton.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I also read Yesterday and Forever by Victoria Presley.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Anita]

A Good Day for Chardonnay Darynda Jones 4-Stars
Quirky, Fractured, Funny and Wonderful
My Review

When a Duke Loves a Governess by Olivia Drake 3 1/2-Stars
Historical Romance with a Suspense sub-plot
My Review

A Distant Grave by Sarah Stewart Taylor 🎧 3-Stars
A Moody Mystery
My Review

Maximum Exposure by Allison Brennan 5-Stars
A college student disappears, are his friends lying?
My Review

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A Duke's Secret Romance: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Abigail Agar on Kindle. ARC
Emma has loved her brothers best friend for years. Yet, now that they are older John is either very tentative or very cool towards her. To the lengths of refusing to dance with her at a ball. John has had feelings for Emma since a time when they were younger and he pulled her out of the river. Neither one will admit their feelings towards one another so it only seems reasonable that her brother Arthur has blessed a betrothal to another man for her. Arthur feels Lord Anthony to be a good match for Emma, but John knows otherwise. Arthur is also interested in Emma's bestfriend, but she is not of noble birth. This back and forth situation kept me waiting for more. This was a clean, suspenseful and romantic, historical romance. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it.

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to The Morning After by Lisa Jackson, Savannah #2, and I’m grateful I opted for the audio version. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse.

[Dawn]

I am listening to . I found it on the Audible $5 sale. I have no idea how I missed this book since it was published in the middle of my KA addiction.
I am reading as well.

[Robin]

Just finished reading Illicit Intent by Debbie Baldwin. Loved it!

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jonetta]

I finished It Takes a Thief by Sloane Steele, Counterfeit Capers #1, and ended up enjoying it despite having issues. Here’s my review.

I finished Maximum Exposure by Allison Brennan, Max Revere #.5, and it perfectly introduced the character and series. Here’s my review.


I’m reading Shiver by Lisa Jackson, New Orleans #3.

[Sandra]

I just finished Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy. It's one of the most hauntingly beautiful stories I've read in some time...maybe since this author's Migrations. McConaghy has such a gift for words delivered with a lyrical flow that's mesmerizing. 500 Stars! My Review

[beverly deloatch]

I am reading a few books right now Facing the Lions, Tom Wicker, The Collectors, David Baldacci and a Star Trek book Ancient Blood. AngelsFall is waiting in the wings.

[Anita]

Pieces of Eight by Tricia Leedom 5-Stars
I devoured this book. I couldn't put it down.
My Review

Isn't It Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams 5-Stars
Ahhh, I just knew I was going to love The Russian's Book!
My Review

Echo by Janie Crouch 4-Stars
"Unintended wounds still cut as deep."
My Review

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to At the Pleasure of the President by Shayla Black & Lexi Blake, The Perfect Gentlemen #5, and I loved the ending to this series. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Falling by T.J. Newman.

[Robin]

Last night I finished Murder on Wall Street by Victoria Thompson.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I also read Only the Lucky by Linda Castillo.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Today I finished The Rake by Mary Jo Putney. It's one of the few books that I've read several times.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dawn]

I finished . I got it during the Audible $5 sale, mainly because XE Sands narrated it and it has been a while since I listened to one of her narrations. I really loved this book.

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A Marquess to Have and to Loathe: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Tiffany Baton on Kindle. ARC
What a wonderful story! Eveyln has always been teased, and sometimes cruelly, by brother Christopher and his friend Duncan. Now with Christopher getting ready to marry, Duncan and Evelyn have been thrown together at Hobton Manor to help with the wedding festivities. Evelyn loves her freedom and is not happy of all family members staying there. After being repremanded by their parents for thier behavior, Evelyn and Dincan have called a truece. Unbeknowst to them, they find they have other feelings beside loathing of each other. As this romance begins, Evelyn is told she is to be betrothed to another. Elmer is an odd sort but Evelyn feels she has no choice. Then a roller coaster ride of suspense and mystery begins with Duncan becomming gravely ill. The author drew me into this story immediately. A clean romance with many twists and turns. Half way through I knew who the bad guy was, but it never took away from the exitement. The characters were so well defined and story so well written. I would definetly recommend this book.

[Anita]

Cajun Kiss of Death by Ellen Byron 4-Stara
When a celebrity chef is murdered, Maggie solves the case.
My Review

Vortex Catherine Coulter 5-Stars
Wonderful Suspense Plot
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A SEAL's Pledge by Cora Seton 🎧 5-Stars
A loner SEAL sniper decides he wants a bride - NOW.
My Review

[Gina]

I just started reading Dark Reunion by L.J. Smith.

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Kentucky Rich by Fern Michaels in paperback
1st book in the Kentucky series. Nealy Coleman is forced to leave her home in Virginia by her cruel father. She is greatly ill along with her daughter Emmie. They travel until their truck breaks down and are found by two remarkable people at the Blue Diamond Ranch in Kentucky. A ranch that breeds, raises and runs Triple Crown winners. Maude and Jess take Nealy and Emmie in and make them family. Eventually they adopt them both. Nealy has a special way with horses. Very unorthodox ways that others don't like or understand. This is a remarkable book about Nealy and her family. It's very sad at times and then very heartwarming. I read the first two books out of sequence and now I see why I should have read them in order. That is my suggestion for anyone reading the series. The stories are filled with love, romance, suspense, mystery, family and forgiveness. Sometimes even with hatred. I would recommend this series to anyone. I have been just blown away from the first two. Now on to the final and 3rd in the series. I would give this book more than 5 stars if I could. EXCELLENT!!

[Robin]

Late last night I finished reading Child's Play by Angela Marsons. Another great book!

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Today I listened to In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Falling by T.J. Newman and it definitely will make a good movie! Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Notorious by Allison Brennan, Max Revere #1.

[beverly deloatch]

I finished Star Trek “ Ancient Blood” the first book in the Day of Honor series a few days ago.

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A Race for the Duke's Heart: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Aria Norton on Kindle. ARC
Laura loves the outdoors and riding her horse. She has a special gift when it comes to horses. So it is no wonder that when she comes across a runaway horse, she is able to befriend it and soothe it. The owner is none other than the Duke Owen Ellis of Blackmoor Manor. Owen would rather be out riding his prize horse than anything else. So to come upon a beautiful woman who loves horses as much as he does and has such a remarkable way with his temperamental horse seems like a dream come true. But the two beings of different stations, it is highly unpermitted for them to become romantically involved. Owen is also to marry another. So he has Laura come and care and train more of his horses. This of course does not sit well with his mother or fiance'. Lady Sophia is Owen's cousin and she and Charles are the only two best friends he has, other than Hermmes his horse. This is a beautiful, clean, historical romance. Filled with the love of family, friends, romance, and sometimes suspense. It was a fast, delightful fast read for me. There were some editing issues but never took away from the book. I would definitely recommend this book.

[Robin]

I read The Silence by Kendra Elliot and loved it!

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I listened to Near You by Mary Burton.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Notorious by Allison Brennan, Max Revere #1, and it’s a complicated story as she investigates three separate cases simultaneously. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Child's Play by Angela Marsons, DI Kim Stone #11.

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Kentucky Sunrise by Fern Michaels in paperback
The third and last in the series brings all the characters back home for a family reunion. Nealy returns home and finds, as usual, her daughter not measuring up to her expectations. Emmie is in chronic pain and ends up going to rehab for months. Now her nephew Jake is coming to Blue Diamond to learn to be a jockey. There were so many subplots in this book, it was a constant up and down and back and forth. I was really hoping to find an ending with forgiveness, love, and redemption in the family. I never got to like Nealy and found no empathy for her. I guess she really reminded me of my own mother. Ruby and Mextasis live next to the ranch, but they were pretty much left out of this book. Really needed Ruby to put Nealy in her place. I felt much of the horse racing was so unbelievable. There is no way Nealy, at her age, could have run the Derby. There would never be a tie. For me, I found it a disappointing ending to the series.

[Robin]

I don't like True Crime books, but needed one for a challenge. I listened to Little Slaughterhouse on the Prairie by Harold Schechter. Good narration by Steven Weber, but for some reason True Crime stories creep me out.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I also read Isn't It Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams. Cute story!

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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Do It Like a Governess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Hanna Hamilton on Kindle. ARC
Marian has withstood sadness and tragedy for a lot of her life. She has no recollection of her past when she is taken off a boat in Ireland at about 12 years old. All she has is a pendant with the name "Marian" on it. Adopted by the baker and his wife and also cared for by a rich Marchioness, she has a good life. But when her fiance' dies a week before her wedding years later, Marian realizes she must leave all the sadness behind. She takes on a Governess job for a widow and his child. Erick Sullivan, a Marquess lost his wife, and Marian and Erick find support and understanding of what is it like to lose someone they love. The book continues to evolve the two and their growing romance. Yet, both have the guilt of not being faithful to their departed love ones. There is some suspense and mystery towards the end. It was a bit slow at times and dragged, and I feel it could have been condensed and still have been a good story. A clean, historical romance.

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Child's Play by Angela Marsons, DI Kim Stone #11, and it’s another compelling story. Here’s my review.

I finished listening to Love Next Door by Helena Hunting, Lakeside #1, and I enjoyed this multi-layered story. Here’s my review.

I finished listening to A Hidden Secret by Linda Castillo, Kate Burkholder #6.5, and though short, it was a lovely and bittersweet story. Here’s my review.

I finished Shiver by Lisa Jackson, New Orleans #3, and it was a struggle. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Such a Good Wife by Seraphina Nova Glass and reading One Wicked Wish by Anna Campbell, A Scandal in Mayfair #1.

[Anita]

At the Pleasure of the President by Shayla Black 🎧 5-Stars
Great end for a wonderful series
My Review

Shiver by Lisa Jackson 3 1/2-Stars
If this wasn't a group read, it would be DNF
My Review

Blind Tiger by Sandra Brown 5-Stars
Fantastic. Highly Recommended!
My Review

[Sandra]

I finished Catch Us When We Fall by Juliette Fay. This is an emotional story of love, loss, grief, addiction and forgiveness. I couldn't put it down. 5 Stars
My Review

[Robin]

I finished reading Notorious by Allison Brennan. Good start to the series.

My rating: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Such a Good Wife by Seraphina Nova Glass and it was a jaw dropping listening experience! Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Float Plan by Trish Doller.

[Anita]

The Haunted Homecoming by Angie Fox 3-Stars
A Time Capsule: mystery, drama and, of course, a dead body.
My Review

What Happens in London by Julia Quinn 🎧 5-Stars
Fun, cheeky and a lot of romance
My Review

Say Goodbye by Karen Rose 4-Stars
Tom and Liza work it out and Eden is ended
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[Sandra]

I finished Along Came a Lady by Christi Caldwell and loved it! It's simply enchanting and so funny. 4 Stars My Review.

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Float Plan by Trish Doller and loved this story. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Where I Left Her by Amber Garza.

[Sandra]

I finished For the Love of April French by Penny Aimes and was surprised by how much I loved this book. One of the sweetest, most honest romance stories I've read in any genre. So glad I gave it a shot. 5 Stars My Review

[Emily]

The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

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Perilous Trust by Barbara Freethy on KIndle
Alan Parker is head of the organized crime unit of the FBI. Sophie is a Professor of Archaeology at a university. When she leaves work, she finds many mysterious voice mails from her father with the last one sounding like a crash and then nothing. He tells her to leave town and go into hiding and not to trust anyone . . . not even his fellow FBI agents. She finds out from Alan's friend and boss Peter that her father was killed in an automobile accident. Or maybe not an accident. Damon Wolfe is a young FBI agent that Alan had just transferred to the Organized Crime unit for a special assignment. Alan was killed before Damon could find out what that assignment is. Alan was Damon's mentor in Quantico. When he discovers Sophie is missing, memories of their one-night stand together begin to haunt him and he must find her. Once he finds her, they find they are being hunted by someone. Sophie's father left clues in one of his last voicemails. They have to find the solutions to find out who did this and why. This book had me on my seat and was so exciting. It was like a roller coaster with suspense. I never saw it coming how it would end. It had spicy romance but was tastefully done in context with the story. Can't wait to read the other books. I would highly recommend it!

[Anita]

Tracing a Kidnapper Juno Rushdan 5-Stars
My Review

Faceless by Alexandra Ivy 3-Stars
Time to read a Historical-Romance
My Review

Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche by Nancy Springer 5-Stars
YA Suspense with Sherlock's little sister.
My Review

[Sandra]

I finished The Valentine Suite by Tracy Broemmer and was pleasantly surprised at the tough issues tackled in this beautiful second chance romance. 5 Stars My Review.

[Robin]

Today I finished reading The Silent Wife by Karin Slaughter. Another fantastic book in this series.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I also finished The Firm by John Grisham which was a re-read for me.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[beverly deloatch]

I finished reading Devine Justice written by David Baldacci. Started reading Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton and her co authors Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, AngieThomas and Nicola Yoon.

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Where I Left Her by Amber Garza and it was a stunning psychological thriller! Here’s my review.

I finished listening to Ignite on Contact by Jaci Burton, Brotherhood in Fire #2, and it was just the story I needed right now. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Win by Harlan Coben, Windsor Horne Lockwood, III #1, and am already hooked.

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Win by Harlan Coben, Windsor Horne Lockwood, III #1, and it was crazy good! Here’s my review.

I’m listening to One by One by Ruth Ware.

[Mary Beth]

I am listening to The Henna Artist by Alka Joshua and reading Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.

[Jonetta]

Both are on my list!