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Julie, what Megan wrote doesn't reveal any details. I have read all of the Outlander series except the last one and would recommend them. Jamie is a real man and Claire is a remarkable woman.
Suzanne wrote: "I have started to read 
, this series is so good!"I totally loved that book, it rocked!
Mshj wrote: "UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "I'm influenced here as well!!! I've not read ANYTHING by ANY of those authors you listed."Uhoh! I'm sure Johanna Lindsay was recommended here...and Laura Kin..."
The first Sabrina Jeffries books I read were the 1st two of the Royal Brotherhood series and they got me hooked.
Suzanne wrote: "UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Kinley MacGregor also writes as Sherrilyn Kenyon, and I've enjoyed this series as well as her Dark Hunters."I quite like Sherrilyn Kenyon as well, I was readi..."
I'm currently focusing on reading her works as Kinley MacGregor, she's a very versatile writer who has a fluid style and sense of humor whether historical or paranormal romance. I'm loving her Brotherhood of the Sword/MacAllister series so far, though I haven't read it in order
Suzanne wrote: "I am glad I am not the only one, they should have warning on, "Don't read in Public Places" so that you know! :)"OMG I almost got busted while on the job. I'm a frontliner so I face customers and if things are lax at the office, I sneak an ebook read so it's not that obvious. I was reading a Kresley Cole book and I laughed out loud like "haHAHAHAhaha" then the customer I was serving got a weird look so I said sorry. Glad he didn't complain, an whenever I try so hard not to laugh I bite my inner cheek and sometimes excuse myself just to laugh!
LOL, maybe he just thought you were really happy to see him : )
Beverly wrote: "Julie, what Megan wrote doesn't reveal any details. I have read all of the Outlander series except the last one and would recommend them. Jamie is a real man and Claire is a remarkable woman."Thanks for letting me know, Beverly. I just chose not to read the responses just in case, but with a thread like this where we discuss lots of different books, it's sometimes hard to skip over stuff I don't want to know if someone unthinkingly starts veering into spoiler territory. I just thought I'd make a polite request, in case someone might not have considered that. I hope I'm not stepping on any toes, but I just hate to be spoiled especially with a series like Outlander that I have so much time and energy invested in.:-)
Suzanne wrote: "I quite liked Kinley MacGregors Lords of Avalon series (although there are only two books out):
They are nice mix of pa..."
I read the first book in that series and LOVED IT! But haven't gotten the second one...I'll put it on my list of 'request soon'.
Mshj wrote: "I'm really struggling with the Diana Gabaldon book- An Echo in the Bone because it's like arriving at a party to find that everyone except me knows all the others there! I hope I'm ..."Mshj! If you haven't read the other 6 books in the Outlander series, stop reading Echo right now! :) That series must be read in order...the world building is incredibly dense and each book depends on the book that came before.
I'm up to book #5 - The Fiery Cross - which I hope to listen next year...the books are really long...that's why I haven't been tempted to pick them up, even though I listened 2-4 one after the other two years ago (but that was before I found Goodreads/PBS and my TBR went through the roof.)
D.G. wrote: Mshj! If you haven't read the other 6 books in the Outlander series, stop reading Echo right now! :) Yessir! I've ordered number one...
It's actually quite unusual these days to buy a book that doesn't standalone (I read most of the LK series out of order!). It's not a complaint. I rather miss the days of the seventies when books weighed like bricks and were frequently part of trilogies that had to be read in order and gently meandered through the plot rather than getting straight to the action.
Silvana~Duchess of Avonlea~ wrote: "Ladies I’m in need of a specific recommendation but I’m unsure of where to post my inquiry. Sorry if this is the wrong tread, but here goes. I find myself in search of a story where the hero-f..."
Hey:-) I know it's been a while since you posted, but the few books where the hero cheated in a HR that I've read (not my fave theme either) are: Perfect Sin, where Rand majorly screws up and acts like an a** and spends the last third getting forgiven, Wanton Angel, where Eli also betrays Bonnie before the start of the book (but I didn't like this one as much), and then there's a lot of books where the heroes almost cheat/seem like they're cheating, etc... Like The Velvet Promise, and if you like more modern westerns, Diana Palmer has heroes that really screw up (without cheating) and have to grovel... My fave was Lawless, and Heartless and Fearless are great too:-)
Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "I love Kinley MacGregor's books. The pirate series isn't quite as good, but still pretty good. I actually read her KM books first, which helped me to get past my PNR aversion to read the DH books..."I totally agree with Danielle:-) You should definitely read Kinley McGregor... She's great:-)
I recently read two books by Sara Lindsey and her writing reminds me of LK's id est Steamy romance with humorous moments thrown in.
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I have just started reading
, Amanda Quick is starting to become a favourite of mine I think!
Question - it's almost September and I like to read holiday themed books around Christmas. I prefer historical romances with a HEA and a "cozy" feeling. Any suggestions, or is it too early? It is still 90 degrees here:)but I like to line up books to read. I've pre-ordered Lisa's Friday Harbor novel. Thanks!
Suzanne wrote: "I have just started reading , Amanda Quick is starting to become a favourite of mine I think!"Yes- I have read this one too- I preferred Second Sight I think.I read several of hers in a row and then realised how samey they were and went off them. I also found the whole Vanza theme bizarre-the Arcane society was a bit better but she never seemed to think through her plots to completion. It's weird really as I like nothing better than a good gothic novel and I'm as happy with fairies and dragons etc if well written.
BTW I really enjoyed Two Little Lies (far more than one little sin) and I'm going to read the last in the series for the September challenge. Quinn and Vivi were an excellent couple- he made so many mistakes but at least he learnt from his errors!
I started rereading An Offer from a Gentleman last night. :bigsillysmile: I don't know why I like it so much- JQ is very good at dialogue I guess but the whole story just works for me so 5 stars.Benedict isn't my perfect hero though- Sophie was working her socks off and he all he could think about was why she wasn't telling everything he "deserved" to know. I had similar problems with Colin Bridgerton- they had it SO easy those boys. I loved the dual character JQ gave sophie- very shakespearian that type of thing.
Beverly wrote: "Question - it's almost September and I like to read holiday themed books around Christmas. I prefer historical romances with a HEA and a "cozy" feeling. Any suggestions, or is it too early? It is..."The only Christmas read I can think of right now is Mary Balogh's "Simply Unforgettable". The first section is set in a snow storm as the H & H are returning home after Christmas.
I tend not to read the Amanda Quick books next to each other, but I know what you mean, as soon as I pick one up and start reading I know what is going to happen. I have only read the Vanza Society books, it all depends what my library has in really!!I actually preferred One Little Sin, I wanted to knock Quin and Vivi's head together by the middle of the book. I am also reading Three Little Secrets for a September challenge!
Benedicts book was my least fave in the Bridgerton series, for some reason I couldn't get into it as much as I did the other books.
I;ve got the Liz Carlysle books, just waiting on me to read them!
I just picked up "An Offer from a gentleman" hope to get to it soon. I loved Colin's story, so far he's my favorite.
I've just recently read Suzanne Enoch's Notorious Gentlemen series and the third book Always a Scoundrel, featuring an ultimate rakehell hero and a spinsterish heroine, was my favorite 'cause it reminded me a little bit of Kleypas.
Shawna wrote: "I've just recently read Suzanne Enoch's Notorious Gentlemen series and the third book Always a Scoundrel, featuring an ultimate rakehell hero and a spinsterish heroine, was my favorite 'cause it re..."Which book would be a good one to try out Suzanne Enoch's work?
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I'm a sucker for a good spinster heroine book, Shawna. :)
Mshj, The Notorious Gentlemen series are the only books by Suzanne Enoch that I've read, and of those, I definitely suggest Always a Scoundrel.
But I've heard that her Lessons In Love series is the best, and it seems to be the most popular of her works.
Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "I'm a sucker for a good spinster heroine book, Shawna. :)"Me too, Danielle! :)
Thank you for your recommendations Shawna.I cracked and started reading my September challenge books. I would thoroughly recommend this one- a 5 star for me. Actually if you've never read Mary Balogh this would be a very good place to start.
Mshj wrote: "I cracked and started reading my September challenge books. "***gasp*** LALALALALALLAL I didn't hear that! LALALALALALALALA
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Mshj wrote: "I cracked and started reading my September challenge books. "***gasp*** LALALALALALLAL I didn't hear that! LALALALALALALALA"
Ahem. I've cracked big time- having a stack of books ready to read on a bank holiday weekend was asking for trouble. You can kick me out if you like as long as I can take
with me!! I've also just booked a holiday for 12 days in September (cycling so I usually take only one or two books of many pages and small print).
LOL!!!!! You're a wreck, aren't you Mshj??? As I said, I heard/read nothing!!!
Mshj - Shawna's right: The Lessons in Love are the best if you want to start with Suzanne Enoch.. They're amazing:-)I read
and
the other day... Although they're not LK material, they are good reads:-)
Beverly wrote: "Question - it's almost September and I like to read holiday themed books around Christmas. I prefer historical romances with a HEA and a "cozy" feeling. Any suggestions, or is it too early? It is..."I have several Christmas themed books, but the only one I've read so far is Johanna Lindsey's The Present. It's part of the Malory series. And no, it's never to early to think about Christmas. Especially when it's been such an unbearable summer. Well, where I am anyway :)!
Thanks Mshj and Nissie. I'm near Charlotte, NC and it has been over 90 degrees almost every day since Memorial Day so I'm dreaming of colder weather. I ordered those two plus A Highlander Christmas and The Heart of Christmas. I've got Lisa's Christmas stories as well.
Don't forget
It's being re-released in paperback, but I'm not sure when.
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Don't forget It's being re-released in paperback, but I'm not sure when."
Dhes - according to Fantastic Fiction, the release date for the paperback is 2 November 2010 both in UK and USA.
I figured it would be around Christmas time. That's awesome!
Beverly wrote: "Thanks Mshj and Nissie. I'm near Charlotte, NC and it has been over 90 degrees almost every day since Memorial Day so I'm dreaming of colder weather. I ordered those two plus A Highlander Christm..."Beverly, I'm in NC,too! And it has been one of the hottest summers I can ever remember having! I love cold weather and we just don't get enough of that here IMO.
Mshj wrote: "Well, dash it all, Amazon have just emailed me to tell me that they have a delay on the new Loretta Chase book. I guess I'll have plenty of other reading options though..."Mshj, I haven't read any Loretta Chase but I've heard such good things about her that I'd like to try one of her books. Which one would you recommend I read first?
Kate wrote: "Mshj wrote: "Well, dash it all, Amazon have just emailed me to tell me that they have a delay on the new Loretta Chase book. I guess I'll have plenty of other reading options though..."Mshj, I ha..."
Many, many people would recommend Lord of Scoundrels. Isn't my favourite but it is certainly a possibility- I preferred the follow up book which was the Last Hellion which had an imperfect plot but lovely characters. The Carsington series is also popular- I would recommend you depart from convention and pass on the first and try Mr Impossible which is very funny. Of other recent work I enjoyed Your Scandalous Ways (it is set in Venice and I'm a sucker for a good location).
I'll butt in and give you my opinion, Kate. :)Two of the best Loretta Chase series are Scoundrels and Carsingtons. I've only read the last two books in the Scoundrels series but they are among the best historical romance I've ever read. The Carsington series is great too...the books are really funny. :)
I think the first two books of the Scoundrels series are out of print so it may be easier to get your hands on the Carsigntons...that's why I'm listing them first. The first book in that series - Miss Wonderful - is probable the weakest in the series so if you don't like it that much please don't give up on the series. The second and third books are simply great. :)
Carsingtons:
Scoundrels:
Thank you Mshj and D.G. for your suggestions. I think I'll try Your Scandalous Ways since it's not part of a series. I love anything to do with forbidden letters. :)
I loved Chase's Lord of Scoundrels!
Thanks, Megan. I'll look into reading that one too. :)
Kate, I enjoyed 'Don't Tempt Me' as well. There are some really funny scenes in it.
I found Your Scandalous Ways only mildly interesting. Will be giving her one more chance and then I'm done with Loretta Chase.
I enjoy Lisa Valdez. She only has two books out and they are very HOT. So if that's not your thing beware.
I LOVED both of Lisa Valdez's books, Susan. They weren't just hot, they had great plots and amazing love stories.
I'm glad you thought so. I was afraid to post that thinking someone would be affended. Lisa K is my all time fav but since memorizing all her books I've been trying to find authors like her: great stories, great romance and great sex. I have "not" finished more books lately than I have finished. I'm so disgusted with some of my choices that I don't even MAKE myself finish if it not good. since you seem to like my to favorites do you have any good ones to suggest for me? :)
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Well, dash it all, Amazon have just emailed me to tell me that they have a delay on the new Loretta Chase book. I guess I'll have plenty of other reading options though.
Interesting fact re Loretta Chase- in Mr Impossible Daphne is based on Dorothea from Middlemarch (one of my all time favourite books). I had suspected that she might be (the similarities in character and experience were too similar particularly the dead husband who seemed very close to Casaubon) but it was good to see it confirmed.