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Jan 13, 2011 09:48AM
Just finished
and really liked it! I do wish that Adair had avoided the terrorist plotline - it didn't make much sense in terms of the story. There were many other ways that she could have added some action to the story without going there. But otherwise, I would definitely recommend it!
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I have to agree with you both. If we take what authors are giving us, we'd have to admit that there are more terrorists in the world than there are good guys.
Exactly! There are so many different classes of bad guys that can be explored. Adair had the whole world of thieves trying to steal from the main heroes claimed shipwreck to explore - but she had to throw in the terrorists. Once that storyline started, I was a little taken aback and taken out of the story. Murderous thieves = perfect for the story. Terrorists = WTF moment.
In Pamela Clare's books she's had human trafficking (Hard Evidence), environmental pollution (Extreme Exposure), molestation/rape of female inmates (Unlawful Contact), desecration of sacred Indian lands (Naked Edge) and in Breaking Point it's going to be drug smuggling. Every one of those stories was awesome and wasn't centered on some bad guy being what we've come to know as terrorists.
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Amanda, that does sound like she ruined a perfect opportunity.
I think that is one of the reasons why I like Pamela Clare's books so much. They are different than most other romantic suspense out there (plus I think they are really well written). Her books aren't about saving the country or the world, they are about serious and realistic issues that reporters could possibly face.
Realistic is exactly it! And I appreciate that, so much. A GOOD author can take ANY situation and make it a GREAT read.
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I'm also really not a fan of the old love triangle. They are just so unnecessary!
I don't like stories where someone has to make a decision, a choice, because someone's going to end up hurt, and also, I'm not convinced of the HEA of the ones who end up together.
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Both of the books I read today,
and
, had heroes named Zane. I didn't even notice until I was posting if for my DHASG challenge! Gotta love heroes named Zane...yummy.
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Why oh why??? couldn't I resist reading the Shadowfever spoiler? Someone explain to me why I spent all day yesterday avoiding all contact with my computer (and phone for that matter) so I wouldn't read it only to wake up this morning to pull it up on my phone and read it! It's like I was possessed! I'm re-reading the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. <3 me some Adam Hauptmann. =D
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Amanda wrote: "Both of the books I read today, and , had heroes named Zane. I didn't even notice until I was posting if for my DHASG challenge! Gotta ..."I'm reading Eternal Hunter and hoping that Cynthia Eden will do a book about Ben Greer. Even though his part isn't that big in this book I find him to be very intriguing
Megan wrote: "Adam is my werewolf love! Can't wait for the next book in the series!"Mine too! I can think of a few real people I'd totally trade if we could get him out and about in the real world...
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I am in the middle of
which have a couple of guys in it that would fit this group.
Started reading
. Five chapters in or so and still waiting for story to start picking up. Sounds like it's gearing up for a good story though so I'm hanging in there! :D
I was a little confused at the start of that one, Courtney, but it was surprisingly good.
Rereading a good series by Cait London. Just about to begin
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i just finished reading
excellent book. now i am reading
and
Lazuline wrote: "Currently reading 
"lazline that is an excellent book. u will love it.
ok ladies iv got some books today and i cant decide which one to read......iv got...friday nite bites...chloe neill
shadow kiss...richelle mead
mine till midnight.......lisa kleypas
seduce me at sunrise....lisa kleypas
shades of midnight...lara adrian
a bite to remember lynsay sands.
can any one else help me decied which to read lol
I started the series a while ago, I just finished reading 
; it is book 2 of Night Life series. I like it so far.I decided to read a nice sweet historic romance so I went through a series by Mary Balogh
,
and I started to read
Susie wrote: "ok ladies iv got some books today and i cant decide which one to read......iv got...friday nite bites...chloe neill
shadow kiss...richelle mead
mine till midnight.......lisa kleypas
seduc..."
Susie, you have a tough choice, I have read all but the Kleypas ones, the rest are good. I would put them in a pile, close your eyes, mess them up, then pick one, you can't go wrong.
Darcy wrote: "Susie wrote: "ok ladies iv got some books today and i cant decide which one to read......iv got...friday nite bites...chloe neill
shadow kiss...richelle mead
mine till midnight.......lisa kleyp..."
thanks darcy i might just to do that...lol
I'm reading
by Olivia Brynn. It's a Carina Press book that I'm reading for netgalley. It's really good. Then later today I'll start
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "I was a little confused at the start of that one, Courtney, but it was surprisingly good."Yeah, kinda weird. They don't really explain anything until the end. Throughout most of the story I felt like I had missed reading some prequel or something. It all came together in the end though so YAY! :D
Starting
tonight! Read that it was a definite change from The Royal Four and The Liar's Club type series so we'll see how it goes! :D
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Jennifer, I loved The Iron Duke.
I'm currently reading
. It started out so good but now, halfway through the book, the heroine spinelessness and selfishness is starting to irk me. Maybe it will get better again towards the end. *sigh*. I need another historical romance novel like
or
.
Ruth wrote: "Lazuline wrote: "Currently reading "lazline that is an excellent book. u will love it."But it's a bit too much like other series, don't you think? I dunno, maybe I'm just not in the mood for it or something, so I put it on-hold and am reading
instead.
Finished
and
(and I seriously regret not also pick up
,
, and
at the library too - they were all there!) I really liked both books - 4 stars each. I'd maybe give Warrior 5 stars, but I reserve those for books that I will reread over and over.Now on to
,
, and
!
Switching it up.
arrived at the library and I really want to get through The Liar's Club series so I'm gonna start that tonight instead. :)
Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Mollie, I love the Tallchief series. In fact, I love most of Cait London's Silhouette books!"You are so right! I don't like her longer books nearly as much. I ended up skipping that title as I'd re-read it last year, and went right through to
which was great. I then read
which was only OK. I'm about to re-read another of my series romance favorite authors, Justine Davis. This trilogy from the early nineties includes two heroes who have lost a leg or two. I love when Cassie tells Dar that "your problem has nothing to do with your body. It's your head that's all screwed up. Your attitude....you would have done the same thing if you were whole. You still would have messed this up."
Just finished
. I couldn't get into it until my son went to bed....then I couldn't put it down (which is why I'm still up)!I picked up
...though I don't think it will have one of my guys in it. Maybe..but I doubt it. I guess I'll find out. I'm still praying that my
shows up tomorrow instead of Tuesday...that would make my day. I already explained the situation to my hubs...he's off work which means he gets to experience one of my normal days with our 2 year old while I will be locking myself in a closet or bathroom or running away until I'm done with it. :) He thinks I'm nuts. He's probably right!
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this weekend! Started
on audio this morning.
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Mollie, I like her Silhouette books better too, because she focuses on the romance. Sometimes a suspense plot can really drag down a romance.
Jennifer, I'm glad you liked The Iron Duke.
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Just about to start
. I really liked the first one, so I'm hoping that I'll like this as well!
I swear - I'm going to work on taxes later today!!! So, I finished this weekend
,
,
,
,
. I'm reading
and then working on taxes.
Just finished
which I really enjoyed. Still reading
and always love Kate and Curran. Now starting
: love in the time of post-Apocalypse!
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