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I'm heading off to Target to buy
If you haven't heard, it's the first book in a spin-off of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series! The blurb -
Honoria Smythe-Smith is:
A) a really bad violinist
B) still miffed at being nicknamed "Bug" as a child
C) NOT in love with her older brother's best friend
D) all of the above
Marcus Holroyd is:
A) the Earl of Chatteris
B) regrettably prone to sprained ankles
C) NOT in love with his best friend's younger sister
D) all of the above
Together they:
A) eat quite a bit of chocolate cake
B) survive a deadly fever AND the world's worst musical performance
C) fall quite desperately in love
It's Julia Quinn at her best, so you KNOW the answer is...
D) all of the above
Heidi wrote: "I thought we were reading it for a June read here, but don't see a discussion yet"I don't know, Heidi. The June reads aren't up yet. Maybe Bekah will post them soon?
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "I'm heading off to Target to buy 
If you haven't heard, it's the first book in a spin-off of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series! The blurb -
Honoria Smythe-Smith..."
LOL, Dhes! Thanks for posting that!
As soon as I heard this book would be about the Smythe-Smith girls, I knew I had to read it.
Me too, DG! I've always felt sorry for them and thought for sure they had the makings for a great story!
Autumn wrote: "LOL! Dhes, you should get some royalties for getting the word out!! **wink wink**"Or at least a free book!
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Me too, DG! I've always felt sorry for them and thought for sure they had the makings for a great story!"I never felt bad for them. I always thought they must be fun girls with good self-esteem. I mean, anybody who would play so badly year after year must have some balls, LOL!
Katherine wrote: "Starting Something Blue and needing to buy Just Like Heaven."Katherine, I STRONGLY recommend you read
first. unless you have seen the movie already. I just know always you read books out of order. but this two are very connected.
Autumn wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Starting Something Blue and needing to buy Just Like Heaven."Katherine, I STRONGLY recommend you read
first. un..."I have
...which number is that in the series?DHES- I checked and if I am seeing things correctly, June read is
. which BTW, I am LOVING SO MUCH! I seem to put it down!
Heidi - Isn't CM great?? I'm glad you're loving it!Currently reading
.. Stuck at home for a couple days with a bug:-(
I started
last night. I hate to admit this, but I skim a lot. Can't quit though. The story line is great. What did anyone else think of it???
Laura wrote: "I started
last night. I hate to admit this, but I skim a lot. Can't quit though. The story line is great. What did anyone else think of it???"I couldn't even finsh that book, I read to like 120 pages adn it just couldn't get into it. It's only teh second book I have ever NOT finished.
Autumn wrote: "Heidi:
it's a stand alone book."Is it good Autumn? I have had it(the hardcover) a few years here on the shelf...bought it brand new....never read her before either.
I liked
but it's a harder book to read. It takes more thought than I usually like to give a book, and it was a strain to read at times.
Autumn wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Starting Something Blue and needing to buy Just Like Heaven."Katherine, I STRONGLY recommend you read
first. un..."Autumn, I was hoping to skim by and you wouldn't notice. LOL I'm halfway done with it. I just have a hard time with shallow heroines, I'm hoping she will improve soon. I wanted to see the movie but never did make it. I will try to do better in the future. :)
Laura wrote: "Thanks, Dhes! I agree. It's a harder book to read, but I'm liking it, too."I'm glad to hear it. I liked that it wasn't a cookie cutter HR. It was more thought provoking than most books.
I think that's why I enjoy Laura Kinsale. She's a harder read and more thought provoking than most. But you remember her characters a long time after you finish her books.
Laura wrote: "I think that's why I enjoy Laura Kinsale. She's a harder read and more thought provoking than most. But you remember her characters a long time after you finish her books."YES! I read my first Laura Kinsale book,
and it was months ago, but I still remember it clearly.
I'm a Laura Kinsale fan! When you need another deep read, you might want to check out Prince of Midnight or Sieze the Fire. They're the ones that come to mind first. IMHO - For My Lady's Heart was probably the most difficult of all her books.
I'm taking a short break from the Wallflowers series and currently reading
by Beverley Eikli, a new author to me.
I just finished
and I know it's gotten some mixed reviews, but I loved it. There was something about Piers that brought out the protective female in me, and I just wanted to love him. Yeah, he wouldn't have wanted it, and I'd have had to beat him over the head with his cane until he was bloody, but I'd be willing to do that if necessary.
Katherine wrote: "Autumn, I was hoping to skim by and you wouldn't notice. LOL I'm halfway done with it. I just have a hard time with shallow heroines, I'm hoping she will improve soon. I wanted to see the movie but never did make it. I will try to do better in the future. :)."
"Tsk tsk" How like Katherine to go into mischief!! i had my radar ready!! LOL to be honest i liked "something blue" a lot better.. You dont have to put up with the spoiled Darcy in book #1.
Heidi wrote: "Is it good Autumn? I have had it(the hardcover) a few years here on the shelf...bought it brand n..."
Hmm.. I liked it ok.. i wasn't impressed or anything. I do however, like her writing. it mirrors Jodi Picoult in some aspects.
Finished
, and
<-- this was crack to me!!! God i loved that book!! already ordered the entire series :P starting
. Giving chick-lit chances to redeem themselves LOL!
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "I'm reading and LOVING
"I loved that! Hyacinth is such an evilly cunning Bridgerton and it's awesome to read her finding her match in Gareth. *fans self*
I'm currently reading Ransom . Oh I knew I had to. It's been sitting in my shelf forever and I'm sure it's awesome. Now if I could just go to a more quiet place..
Laura - What did you think of Comanche Moon? It's one of my faves!Wow, I've read a lot of books since I last posted on Thursday (being sick, I didn't get out much, lol):
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Ransom was great!! And I'm loving Hyacinth and Gareth!"Dhes are you reading the Bridgetons in order?? LOL as u see im the "in- order Police gal" ;P catch Katherine!
Katherine wrote: "I loved Ransom also. I'm now reading
and
. Both series read in order!!! :)"
HAHAAHH !! GOOD GIRL! ;) i really liked
The best of all 4 in the series!!
Autumn, I'm shocked and appalled that you'd think I would read the series out of order. I read the first ones about a year ago, and now I'm finishing up so I can read the new spinoff novel,
Melanie wrote: "Laura - What did you think of Comanche Moon? It's one of my faves!Wow, I've read a lot of books since I last posted on Thursday (being sick, I didn't get out much, lol):
[bookcover:The Art of ..."
It was really good, but emotionally draining. It will likely be a bit before I can proceed with the series.
I know what you mean! After CM and CH, I ended up reading light and fluffy books.. Took me a couple days to get over them, and I don't imagine myself rereading them for another year or two! Indigo Blue is a little easier though!CA's other historicals are very good, and less emotionally draining! And you should definitely give Annie's Song a try if you haven't yet!
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Ohh thank you Mel! I would be reading one of those this month
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Please let me know how that is, Autumn! I'd love to find another winner by this author."
I sure do Dhes! it seems like it has 2 or 3 stories on the book (im not sure-its an e-book) but the first one looks very interesting WWII era.