If you haven't yet, START THIS SERIES!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Yep, it's ' 9758 ;' (without the spaces) :)

[GinBee]

Steph wrote: "Yep, it's ' 9758 ;' (without the spaces) :)"

'☞' Thanks!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL Welcome!

[Regina]

I love most of the above series. But some not mentioned (not all are PNR or UF but some are)

Troubleshooters series by Suzanne Brockmann
Dragon Tatoo series by Larson
Harry Potter by Rowling
CIA/Ops series by Bruhns (okay, but fun -- not great literature)
Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich
Dark Elves by Mykles (okay borderline erotica, but UF also)
Anita Blake by Hamilton

First book in the series are below:

[Kelleigh]

I haven't heard of all those books Regina - I have some checking out to do!

yay!

[Regina]

Kelleigh,

Troubleshooters -- is based on a specific navy seals team. There are 15 so far in the series, and I would compare it to BDB, in that the friendships and relationships between the men and women are front and center and the romances develop over the series. Alot of action.

The series by Bruhns, is sort of a not so good copy of Troubleshooters, but the romance/steamy scenes are interesting.

Dark Elves, is completely in another world, and if explicit sex scenes bother you or erotica does -- beware that that is a key element of this series. The story line develops and is strong (stronger with each book), but the society described is a society that was created to sexually service a goddess -- so sex is definitely upfront.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Regina, Dark Elves is drippin' sex! That's a "read at your own risk" series.

The "Passion for Danger" series has some HOT covers ... mmmmmmm ;)

And, can you believe that I've never read "Anita Blake" books?! I don't have a lot of interest getting into it at this point with all the balking I've heard.

[Regina]

I agree completely about dark elves. Bruhns series is eh.

I also balked at Anita Blake for the same reason. I started it bc the consensus was that it started to go downhill or change around 6 or maybe 9/10. So far 1 and 2 are fabulous.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Yeah, but my problem is that I can't stop reading a series once I've started it. No matter how crappy it gets. At least, I haven't been able to so far.

I have a few of those (Anita) TBR, but they will stay the bottom of the pile until I run outta stuff I really wanna read. :)

[Karin Elisabeth]

Hello, everyone. I'm not sure if I just didn't see her mentioned but has anyone read
Meljean Brook?
I read some pretty good reviews of her books. Perhaps they are more urban fantasy rather than paranormal romance. Anyway I went to her website and thought I might like some of the Guardian series.

[Vered]

Wow Regina, thanks! I've add some new ones :)

Haven't read Anita Blake's, don't think I will. Too much bad reviews for the latest books. It feels like there's no point.

[Shelleyrae]

Two of my fav's not mentioned are the Weather Guardians by Rachel Caine - Ill wind is the first and I really liked Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock series) by Faith Hunt.

[Karin Elisabeth]

I haven't heard anything about the Weather Guardians so far. But I really enjoyed Jane Yellowrock in the short story "Strange Brew" I think it was. I also enjoyed "Skinwalker" a lot. But unfortunately I didn' like "Blood Cross" at all. I just skimmed through the book. I can't even give a reason - the book and I just didn't connect.

[Regina]

Steph wrote: "Regina, Dark Elves is drippin' sex! That's a "read at your own risk" series.



LOL I would say the same about the Riley Jensen series!

I was just looking through the list again and I didn't see the Highlander series by Karen Moning listed. The first two are not my faves, but with #3 they take off, quick rewarding reads with a HEA and the world is tied to the Fever series by Moning.

Also, I have heard good things about the Graceling series, right now at Amazon, on the Kindle it is only $5 and some change.

is the first in the HL series, but I would say start with and then is the other book that I mentioned. I have not read it yet though.

[Kelleigh]

Regina wrote: "Kelleigh,

Troubleshooters -- is based on a specific navy seals team. There are 15 so far in the series, and I would compare it to BDB, in that the friendships and relationships between the men..."

Sounds right up my ally! Thanks so much for the info!!!
:)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL Regina, Riley's got no shortage of sex, yes, but not the same kinda sex as DE. If that makes any sense. I would say Riley's receives an 'M' rating, while DE receives an 'X' rating. ;)

I haven't started any of Moning's Highlander series, not big on historicals. I might eventually try book 1 b/c I really like Moning.

I like the "Skinwalker" series ok. Parts are interesting, parts are ok.

I have some of the others mentioned in my TBR stack, I've added them to my newly created "recommended 2 me" shelf, so I don't forget about them. Thanks! :)

Karin Elisabeth, I haven't read any of Meljean's books, but I think I have book 1 of her Guardians series somewhere. LOL Let us know what you think of it, if you decide to give it a go.

[Yz the Whyz]

Most of my favorite series have already been suggested, but here are a few more that I would like to add:

CL Wilson's Tairen Soul


Deidre Knight's Midnight Warriors


Linnea Sinclair's Dock 5 Universe

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Most of my favorite series have already been suggested, but here are a few more that I would like to add:

CL Wilson's Tairen Soul
[bookcover:Lady of Li..."

Thanks for those, Yz. I hadn't heard of "Tairen Soul". I'll have to look out for those. :)

[Yz the Whyz]

Steph wrote: Thanks for those, Yz. I hadn't heard of "Tairen Soul". I'll have to look out for those. :) ][..."

It's more like fantasy romance, and it follows the same couple throughout the whole series. Book 5, which is the final book, will be released this coming November.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Thanks. I'll wait a while then, like having a whole series available to read at once. :)

[Karin Elisabeth]

Steph wrote: "Thanks. I'll wait a while then, like having a whole series available to read at once. :)"

I think that's a good plan Steph. I have been waiting for the final book for almost a year now and I won't read "Queen of Song and Souls" (the 4th book) because I want to finish this series in one session - it's so good!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Cool, thanks, Karin. :)

[Karin Elisabeth]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Most of my favorite series have already been suggested, but here are a few more that I would like to add:

CL Wilson's Tairen Soul
[bookcover:Lady of Li..."
I really wonder where you got the cover of the last of the Tairen Soul, Yz. I have been looking around, but I can't find it.
I also liked Linnea Sinclair's books a lot. Did you also read "Finders Keepers"? It's not connected to the Dock 5 series but it is an excellent read - I think.

[Vered]

Thanks ladies!

I have another one. just finished , the first of the Drakon series, and it was just wonderful.

And of course , the first of the The Parasol Protectorat, which was a pure joy!

[Yz the Whyz]

Karin Elisabeth wrote:I really wonder where you got the cover of the last of the Tairen Soul, Yz. I have been looking around, but I can't find it.

I did my search by author and went through her books. You'll find it. :)

I also liked Linnea Sinclair's books a lot. Did you also read "Finders Keepers"? It's not connected to the Dock 5 series but it is an excellent read - I think. .."

My love affair with Linnea Sinclair started when I first read Gabriel's Ghost. I just fell in love with Sully. I own a copy of Finders Keepers. Just haven't read it yet.

Hmm...about time to push it up my TBR list. :)

[Vered]

Uhh, love Sully too! I only read Gabriel's Ghost. I'm a bit afraid to read the second one :)

[Yz the Whyz]

Vered wrote: "Uhh, love Sully too! I only read Gabriel's Ghost. I'm a bit afraid to read the second one :)"

You have to read the 2nd one. Yes, it's darker in tone, our beloved Sully made some very wrong decisions (but his heart is always in the right place), Chaz's strength will be tried, and definitely their love will be tested, but it is a wonderful book.

[Vered]

::sigh:: Trials and tests! I knew it!
I have to read it, I know...

:)

[Yz the Whyz]

Vered wrote: "::sigh:: Trials and tests! I knew it!
I have to read it, I know...

:)"

LOL...I know. But it is well-written, and I think Sully and Chaz's relationship just got stronger, but yes, there was a price paid for it.

[Vered]

Yeah, I like it about Sinclair, There's a price to pay, it's not your standard HEA.
I was quite hunted by this book, in the most delicious way ;)

[Yz the Whyz]

Vered wrote: "Yeah, I like it about Sinclair, There's a price to pay, it's not your standard HEA.
I was quite hunted by this book, in the most delicious way ;)"

I can't wait to hear what you think after you read Shades of Dark.

[Karin Elisabeth]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Vered wrote: "Yeah, I like it about Sinclair, There's a price to pay, it's not your standard HEA.
I was quite hunted by this book, in the most delicious way ;)"

I can't wait to hear what you think..."
I didn't start with the beginning of the series but with Hope's Folly and I continued with Rebels and Lovers. I loved Hope's Folly and liked Rebels and lovers.
For some reason I don't really understand I haven't started with the beginning. I think the books sound too sad for me.

[Yz the Whyz]

Karin Elisabeth wrote: I didn't start with the beginning of the series but with Hope's Folly and I continued with Rebels and Lovers. I loved Hope's Folly and liked Rebels and lovers.
For some reason I don't really understand I haven't started with the beginning. I think the books sound too sad for me. .."

Well, Phillip, the hero in Hope's Folly, is Chaz's ex-husband, and although it is possible to enjoy Hope's Folly on its own, I think you will enjoy the series overall by reading the first two books. And if you like Phillip, you have to meet Sully. :)

No, they are not sad books, after all they are romance with a guaranteed HEA at the end.

It's just that Shades of Dark might just be a bit darker in theme, but Gabriel's Ghost is her typical work, romance and space adventure all combined.

[Karin Elisabeth]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Karin Elisabeth wrote: I didn't start with the beginning of the series but with Hope's Folly and I continued with Rebels and Lovers. I loved Hope's Folly and liked Rebels and lovers.
For some reas..."

I'll give them a try. Thanks!

[Regina]

Steph wrote: "I haven't started any of Moning's Highlander series, not big on historicals. I might eventually try book 1 b/c I really like Moning."

I didn't notice this before, if you start the HL series and you like the Fever series, I would start with #3 and then go forward from there. These are less historic base and more based on the romance and the Fae world issues. Although, actually #3 does have quite a bit of historic now that I think about it ...... #1 and #2 take place almost entirely in the past and many people don't care for these two. Also they don't play into the Fever series at all. #3 is good, much better and does involve the Fae world that is at play in the Fever series, but if you really don't like historicals, I guess I would say start with #4 and then go forward from there. If you end up liking the series, you can always go back and read 1-3, before you #4, there is really no need to read 1-3. (althought #1 and #3 have info that comes up in #6, but it isn't a big deal if you don't read them)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! Good to know, Regina. I'll see, those aren't high on my list of gotta read, but least now I know I can start in a place other than book 1. Thanks! :)

[Regina]

And if you can make sense of my nutty post. :)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

No worries, I understood what you meant. :) It's always good to know when you can start further into a series when the first book(s) aren't as good. Some you can and some you miss too much by doing that. It's good to know this is a series I can skip a few and not be lost.

[Carrie]

While on the topic of Linnea Sinclair, I have to recommend Games of Command. Kel-Paten may be by all-time favorite hero. And Sinclair writes great heroines! In fact, I can honestly say I love every book Sinclair has written.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I've just created a "Linnea Sinclair" post and need your help organizing her series/books. Thanks :)

[Karin Elisabeth]

Finally Amazon came through and sent me
.
So far I'm only 100 pages in but I quite like the book. Both H and h display their point of view.

The only thing - the H uses a language that is typical for the time in which he was born and it is a little bit annoying - all those "ain't", "reckon" etc.

Again I made the mistake to start somewhere in the middle of a series but one understands the world quite clearly.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL Karin Elisabeth! I got scolded a lot as a kid for saying "ain't" all the time.

Hope you enjoy it, that's a series that I have TBR but haven't ever started.

[Carrie]

Karin Elisabeth~Meljean Brook has a series primer plus summaries on her website so that readers can jump into a series and be up to speed on the world, the terms, and such.
http://meljeanbrook.com/books/the-gua...

Just FYI

[Karin Elisabeth]

Carrie wrote: "Karin Elisabeth~Meljean Brook has a series primer plus summaries on her website so that readers can jump into a series and be up to speed on the world, the terms, and such.
http://meljeanbrook.com..."

Thanks, Carrie!

[chucklesthescot]

Desperately trying to get hold of Spider's Bite and the rest of the Urban Shaman series(got the first one) but they aren't in stock at my bookshops! SOB! I don't have access to amazon as they won't accept a cheque or postal order now so I find it harder to get books coming out.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Chuckles have you tried Book Depository, they're based in UK, so should be quick for you, and don't charge postage?

[Karin Elisabeth]

Book Depository has me waiting for two weeks now - I wonder if that book is walking across Europe to reach my place.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Karin Elisabeth wrote: "Book Depository has me waiting for two weeks now - I wonder if that book is walking across Europe to reach my place."

LOL Karin! And checkin' out the sights along the way. hehe Sorry :( Hope you get it soon.

[Karin Elisabeth]

Steph wrote: "Karin Elisabeth wrote: "Book Depository has me waiting for two weeks now - I wonder if that book is walking across Europe to reach my place."

LOL Karin! And checkin' out the sights along the way...."

Well, it helps to complain - the book definitely put on speed and arrived at my doorstep in the wee hours of the morning

[Steph, Serious series addict]

yeah! :)