Candace Camp

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

New Series... Can't wait... another of my fave's

and

[Julianna]

I've only read one of her books so far, and it was just OK for me. I had read other books with similar plots that were better written IMO. I'll probably give her another try sometime though.

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

Which book was it thet you read Julie?

[Julianna]

The book I read was Impulse. It had some themes that I usually like such as the reunion romance and opposite sides of the track, but it just didn't fully work for me. I think maybe Impulse was too similar to Lisa Kleypas' Again The Magic, a book I love, and so it paled in comparison.

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

Julie (Mom2lnb) wrote: "The book I read was Impulse. It had some themes that I usually like such as the reunion romance and opposite sides of the track, but it just didn't fully work for me. I think maybe I..."

I haven't read 'Impulse'... I have read 'Again the Magic' and loved it. It was my first Kleypas book.

[seton]

I thought IMPULSE was much better than AGAIN THE MAGIC. I'll also point out that IMPULSE came out before the kleypas.

I find Camp on par with Kleypas. which makes Camp very underrated and Kleypas very OVERrated in my mind.

[Julianna]

I was aware that Impulse was published before Again the Magic, because I looked it up right after I read it. I just happened to read them in the reverse order. It's possible I might have liked Impulse better if I had read it first, but I honesty didn't base my opinions solely on the similarities between the two books. I just didn't find myself as engaged by Candace Camp's writing style as I have been by other authors.

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

Julie (Mom2lnb) wrote: "I was aware that Impulse was published before Again the Magic, because I looked it up right after I read it. I just happened to read them in the reverse order. It's possible I might have liked Impu..."

You should try her 'matchmaker series'.. its what hooked me.

This is the first one.

[Julianna]

Thanks for the suggestion, Shell. Maybe when I get around to picking up one of her books again, that's what I'll go with.

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

I have just started and am Loving it so far...

[Heather (Let's-Go-Pens-We're-Gonna-Take-This-One)]

Shell wrote: "I have just started and am Loving it so far..."

I thought it was pretty good too. You mentioned to me that the plot wasn't too brilliant and I agree; that isn't going to stop me from reading more Candace Camp though.

Oh, and I wish the main dude wasn't a blonde...not sure why, but for some reason that didn't do it for me. Because generally blondes, aka Eric, really do it for me.

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

I don't dig blondes, I like the tall, dark and brooding type... ( or pale, if they are of the Vampire variety...) I love Candace Camp tho, Heather. You really need to read more of her...

[Heather (Let's-Go-Pens-We're-Gonna-Take-This-One)]

Shell wrote: "I don't dig blondes, I like the tall, dark and brooding type... ( or pale, if they are of the Vampire variety...) I love Candace Camp tho, Heather. You really need to read more of her..."

Dark and brooding are my faves too, but let's not forget our #1 lover...he's a ginger for sure.

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

True Dat!!! ... He's my one exception to the rule.

[Alycia]

Shell wrote: "New Series... Can't wait... another of my fave's

and "

I want to try Camp. What should I read first Shell?

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

I would look for book one of the matchmakers, or the mad morelands. I would add a link, but can't because I'm doing this via my phone. I think I may have added links on both here though.

[Alycia]

Thanks, I will look for them.

[Heather (Let's-Go-Pens-We're-Gonna-Take-This-One)]

I just started Beyond Compare tonight. It was only 0.10 at my local thrift store.
So far, it's too frenetic for me. I can't handle chaos in real life or in the books I read. Only 14 pages in, I feel like I'm smack dab in the middle of a foreign circus and I can't figure out what the heck is going on.
If I can't get into it by page 50, I'm going to have to retire it for the time being.

[Alycia]

WOW, that is not good.

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

They really are good, but I am having a difficult time remembering them entirely. I know Rhonda and I devoured all of her books. I think the 'Mad Moreland' series is one needed to be read in order though..






I believe this is the order, the first book was bloody creepy too... she almost always adds a little spook/suspense to all of her HR.

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

The Matchmakers series is probably my favorite

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

This was a sweet series as well..

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

As well as....

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

As you can see, I am a huge Camp advocater... lol. That and I know I hate reading books out of order.. Hopefully this helps.

[Alycia]

It helps. I think I am going to start with the Matchmaker series.

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

Good plan Alycia. Its a gooder... :)

[Alycia]

Sounds like it, and since you said that is what hooked you, I thought "I can't go wrong" :)

[seton]

I think her best book was THE RAINBOW SEASON that she wrote as Lisa Gregory. It's Americana/Western.

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

Awesome, Thx Seton. I haven't read that one yet.

[seton]

Only bk of hers that I would rate an A.

I also liked Crystal Heart even with the rape and the conditional ending. Her earliest bks were interesting in a way that didnt need to have mystery in it like her latest ones.

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

I just picked up

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos)]

man I need to stop adding books to my TBR shelf lol

[Alycia]

LOL, that always happens to me.

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos)]

yeah its crazy

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

lol... mine grow's on a daily basis too..

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos)]

lol

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

Wasn't a huge fan of Which is sad, cause I adore Camp's style. Lately I have been finding alot of my old favorites, less than great. Is it me? Or does there seem to be a plague-esque bout of writers block, and/or lack of graceful story telling. It's probably just me.

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

I'm guessing its just me... Lol..

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

Found a book by her, that haven't read yet... AMAZING... in the bottom of a box of books... Gonna read it here pretty quick.

[Alycia]

I still want to try Camp, I just gotten around to it.. I am following you around all your updates, Shell.

[Mishelle, 'The Book Bag']

Lol... Aww thx Alycia..