What Series (or Books) are You Reading in 2024?

[Jonetta]

Tell us what books in a series (or a standalone) that you’re currently reading or recently finished! Include any comments/links to reviews for those you recently finished.

[Robin]

My first book of the year was Hide and Seek by Mary Burton.

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

[Anita]

Why Kings Confess by C.S. Harris 5-Stars
The French Revolution casts a long, deadly shadow.
My Review

10 Bodies Lying by Stephanie Bond 4-Stars
Carlotta comes to the conclusion that everybody lies, even her.
My Review

The Wrong Victim by Allison Brennan 5-Stars
A charter boat explodes. Now Quinn and Costa have to catch a murderer.
My Review

[Robin]

Catching up on this week's books with a bunch of re-reads.

First I read a short story by Daniel Hurst called The New Year's Party: A Holiday Thriller Short Story.

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

I listened to Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward. It's still my favorite in the series.

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

I also did a re-read of When Tony Met Adam by Suzanne Brockmann.

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

[Jonetta]

I finished:

Skyway To Hell by Jerrie Alexander, Lost and Found, Inc. #5, and is was great to return to this series.
my review


The Girl in the Ice by Robert Bryndza, Erika Foster #1, and I’m happy to finally be starting this series.
my review


Someone Had To Do It by Amber Brown & Danielle Brown and it’s a remarkable debut novel.
my review


Drown Her Sorrows by Melinda Leigh, Bree Taggert #3, another great story in the series.
my review


I’m listening to The Villa by Rachel Hawkins and reading Four Christmas Kisses by Anna Campbell, A Scandal in Mayfair #4,

[Melissa]

I finished reading Broken by Karin Slaughter, 4 ★. Here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sharon]

I just finished listening to A Hard Day for a Hangover 5*


Sandra I agree with everything you said in your review. I can't believe she ended this series.

Thanks again for introducing me to this author.

[Shelby]

Sharon I just finished A Hard Day today and agree I wish there was going to be another.

[Anita]

Wait! Did I miss something? How do you know Darynda Jones is ending the Sunny Vicram Series? I love this series. I want more books!

[Sharon]

Anita from Darynda's website"The final novel in a three-arc trilogy, A Hard Day for a Hangover is the finale to the Sunshine Vicram series that will have you laughing and cheering all the way to the end."

[Shelby]

She also had a note in the back of the book, talking about how she fell in love with the characters and will miss them.

[Jonetta]

You should all send a message to her publisher (Tweet, Instagram, website, etc.) begging to continue the series. Sounds like she had a three-book deal. Believe me, these write-in campaigns make such a difference. Social media contact is the best as you’ll gather other like-minded readers to join in. Be sure to tag the author.

Her publisher is St. Martin’s Press.

Twitter address: @StMartinsPress
Instagram: @stmartinspress

[Sharon]

Thanks Jonetta. I will send messages.

[Melissa]

I finished reading Forestfall by Lyndall Clipstone, 4 ★. Here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Charlene]

I'm binge reading the Charles Jenkins series of Robert Dugoni; certainly and totally different from Tracy Crosswhite. Well written, as expected, espionage.

[Anita]

A Whole New Light by Sandra Brown 🎧 4-Stars
Hot passion ignites on a friends trip to Mexico.
My Review

Born in Death by J.D. Robb 4-Stars
Eve faces the birth of Mavis's baby and would rather tackle a double murder.
My Review

Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood 5-Stars
Wonderful oldie, as good this time as the last.
My Review

11 Bodies Moving On by Stephanie Bond 4-Stars
Series is moving on to its' conclusion.
My Review

12 Bodies and a Wedding by Stephanie Bond 4-Stars
And then there were two. Who will it be?
My Review

[Anita]

Sharon wrote: "Thanks Jonetta. I will send messages."

Me too! I love the Sunshine Vicram Series and feel there is so much more Darynda Jones can do with it.

[Robin]

I finished reading Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood.

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

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to:

The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
my review and loved this mind bender! Definitely great on audio.


When Tony Met Adam by Suzanne Brockmann, Troubleshooters #12, and it was a fitting story about the impact of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy.
my review


The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain and it’s a lovely story.
my review

[Robin]

I finished a re-read of Into the Fire by Suzanne Brockmann.

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

[Anita]

The Ideal Bride by Stephanie Laurens 🎧 4-Stars
A diplomat's widow is in danger of falling in love and in danger of dying.
My Review

Lie To Her by Melinda Leigh 4-Stars
Bree and Matt must solve murders linked to online dating.
My Review

Temperatures Rising by Sandra Brown 🎧 4-Stars
She needs a bridge for her village, he needs her.
My Review

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts and loved the audio version.
my review


I’m listening to Look Closer by David Ellis.

[Anita]

Don't Open the Door by Allison Brennan 3-Stars
This one is not up to the author's usual high standards.
My Review

Cold Deceit by Toni Anderson 5-Stars
Toni Anderson is an auto read for me.
My Review

Up All Night with a Good Duke Amy Rose Bennett 🎧 4-Stars
Can a beautiful bluestocking find love and acceptance from the Dastardly Duke?
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[Robin]

I finished reading Drown Her Sorrows by Melinda Leigh.

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

I also listened to Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci.

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

[Jonetta]

I finished:

Four Christmas Kisses by Anna Campbell, A Scandal in Mayfair #4, and it was a sweet and fun holiday story.
my review


Look Closer by David Ellis and it is deliciously diabolical!
my review


I’m reading The Captain's Woman by Holly Bush and listening to Into the Fire by Suzanne Brockmann.

[Melissa]

I finished reading Flesh and Bone (Body Farm #2) by Jefferson Bass, 4 ★. Here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


I also finished reading The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower #2) by Stephen King, 4 ★. Here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Robin]

Just finished listening to Beneath Devil's Bridge by Loreth Anne White.

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

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Into the Fire by Suzanne Brockmann, Troubleshooters #13, and I enjoyed it even more the second time around.
my review


I’m listening to Hellbent by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz, Orphan X #3.

[Melissa]

I finished reading Lethal Justice (Sisterhood #6) by Fern Michaels, 4 ★. Here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Anita]

Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan🎧 5-Stars
Unexpectedly wonderful Chick-Lit.
My Review

Into the Fire by Suzanne Brockmann 5-Stars
More like trial by fire for these lovers.
My Review

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano 4-Stars
One mystery is wrapped and another begins.
My Review

[Robin]

Yesterday I finished Girl, Forgotten by Karin Slaughter. Loved it!

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

[Lynn]

Anita wrote: " Don't Open the Door by Allison Brennan 3-Stars
This one is not up to the author's usual high standards.
My Review

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I have some trouble finding physical books by Toni Anderson at a decent price. Have you found any sources for her books that aren't too expensive?

[Jonetta]

She has fantastic sales, Lynn. Subscribe to her newsletter. I’ve collected most of her recent books this way.

[Anita]

Lynn wrote: "I have some trouble finding physical books by Toni Anderson at a decent price. Have you found any sources for her books that aren't too expensive?..."

I'm cheap. I get her books from my library.

[Lynn]

Anita wrote: "Lynn wrote: "I have some trouble finding physical books by Toni Anderson at a decent price. Have you found any sources for her books that aren't too expensive?..."

I'm cheap. I get her books from ..."

Unfortunately, my library only has one of her books. Ug.

[Lynn]

Jonetta wrote: "She has fantastic sales, Lynn. Subscribe to her newsletter. I’ve collected most of her recent books this way."

Thanks. I'll give that a try.

[Anita]

In California I can get a library card from any library district in the state. I use the Los Angeles City Library the most as it has everything I could ever want, even though I don't live in the City of Los Angeles.

Lynn, you should try and see if you can get a card in a larger library system.

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Hellbent by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz, Orphan X #3, and I could hardly stop listening until the end.
my review


I’m listening to Regrets Only by Kieran Scott.

[Lynn]

Anita wrote: "In California I can get a library card from any library district in the state. I use the Los Angeles City Library the most as it has everything I could ever want, even though I don't live in the Ci..."

Thanks for the suggestion, and it's a good idea, but I only read physical books because of issues I have with ebooks and audiobooks. The library in my city is undergoing a bit of upheaval as nobody can figure out who should be head of our library board, so things aren't going to improve anytime soon. I am in a fairly large city, but we are at the mercy of what they choose to order. Thanks, though, it is a good idea.

[Jonetta]

Can you recommend books, Lynn?

[Melissa]

I finished reading Ace of Shades (The Shadow Game #1) by Amanda Foody, 5 ★.

[Robin]

I finished Hellbent by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz.

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

I also read Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron by Julia Quinn.

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

[Jonetta]

I finished:

The Captain's Woman by Holly Bush, The Thompsons of Locust Street #4, and I enjoyed this story.
my review


Regrets Only by Kieran Scott
my review and it was a fun ride!


I’m reading Encore in Death by J.D. Robb, In Death #56, and listening to Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams, Bromance Book Club #2.

[Anita]

Who Buries the Dead by C.S. Harris 4-Stars
Macabe collections and slavery as possible motives for murder.
My Review

Kisscut by Karin Slaughter 3-Stars
I hate pedophile books more than serial killer books,
My Review

Adrift by Jana Deleon 4 1/2-Stars
Wonderful Cozy-Romantic-Suspense
My Review

Curled Up with an Earl by Amy Rose Bennett 4-Stars
A touch of mystery, mixed with passion and intrigue.
My Review

[Robin]

I just finished listening to Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister.

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

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to:

Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams, Bromance Book Club #2, and was surprised that I enjoyed these two characters!
my review


Right Behind Her by Melinda Leigh, Bree Taggert #4, and loved it!
my review


I’m listening to The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave.

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave, and loved it! I plan to watch the series on Apple TV+.
my review


I’m listening to When She Was Good by Michael Robotham, Cyrus Haven #2.

[Anita]

Wife for Hire by Janet Evanovich 🎧 5-Stars
Wonderful humor and romance.
My Review

Edge of Dusk by Colleen Coble 🎧 3-Stars
Lots of old secrets come to light.
My Review

Hush by Cherry Adair 5-Stars
Romance - Action - Adventure
My Review

[Robin]

I finished listening to Dark of Night by Suzanne Brockmann.

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

[Melissa]

All the Queen's Men (CIA Spies #2) by Linda Howard, 4 ★. Here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....


Brother Odd (Odd Thomas #3) by Dean Koontz, 5 ★. Here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...