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[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Sagajo wrote: "I have the first book rated as a 4 star and the 2nd as a 3 star. I think the 2nd got a lower rate because of the 2 diverse plotlines. I didn't bother to save the third one in my bookshelf."

So his story is told in a different plotline and not in the current case plotline?

[Sagajo]

Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Sagajo wrote: "I have the first book rated as a 4 star and the 2nd as a 3 star. I think the 2nd got a lower rate because of the 2 diverse plotlines. I didn't bother to save the third one in my book..."

No... If I remember correctly the plotline that is in book #1 continues and then there is a 2nd part of the book where the MC re-connects with his family. Abusive family. He is trying to save his brother out of the clutches of his father. He has a VERY dark backstory but it's readable due to the narrative. It's an interesting book even if the pacing is not perfect.

[Kaje]

Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Sagajo wrote: "I liked Astrids Hell Cop stories, especially the 2nd one. Didn't it have some interesting dynamics with an MC that could not touch anyone without gloves?"

Yes, the cop is a sorcerer which is "on fire" and he can't touch or be touched with bare hands. ..."

Is this a MC? Surely it takes all sexual contact except maybe a careful bj with a condom off the table?

[Josh]

Sagajo wrote: "I liked Astrids Hell Cop stories, especially the 2nd one. Didn't it have some interesting dynamics with an MC that could not touch anyone without gloves?"

I really love those anthologies.

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Sagajo wrote: "No... If I remember correctly the plotline that is in book #1 continues and then there is a 2nd part of the book where the MC re-connects with his family. Abusive family. He is trying to save his brother out of the clutches of his father. He has a VERY dark backstory but it's readable due to the narrative. It's an interesting book even if the pacing is not perfect."

The pacing was a bit off in this book too. After the first part of the investigation ends and before the final resolution (from 75% to 90%) it dragged some. Probably it was to allow a bit of time to the main characters to solve or come to terms with a few issues, but I was already thinking ahead, so my reading was somewhere and my mind somewhere else.

[Sagajo]

Kaje wrote: "Is this a MC? Surely it takes all sexual contact except maybe a careful bj with a condom off the table?"

No sexual contact is possible I think... he doesn't even hug his family. In the 2nd story he has a life-threatening injury and they can't treat him, even if they use gloves, because he is giving off so much heat.

The other MC is a mage that is osmosic, he sucks energy from people. He IS able to touch the fire mage.

[Blaine]

Josh wrote: "Sagajo wrote: "I liked Astrids Hell Cop stories, especially the 2nd one. Didn't it have some interesting dynamics with an MC that could not touch anyone without gloves?"

I really love those anth..."

I'm actually in the middle of reading the second Hell Cop anthology. I loved the first and I love this one just as much :)

[Kaje]

Sagajo wrote: "The other MC is a mage that is osmosic, he sucks energy from people. He IS able to touch the fire mage.."

Ah, yes, that would make it interesting. A combination between "here's someone I can finally touch" and maybe a touch of resentment at "here's the only person I can touch and I don't get to choose". I'll have to check those out.

[Sagajo]

Kaje wrote: "Ah, yes, that would make it interesting. A combination between "here's someone I can finally touch" and maybe a touch of resentment at "here's the only person I can touch and I don't get to choose". I'll have to check those out."

Lol, you're spot on. (view spoiler)[The relationship starts fine but the osmosic mage can't control his powers and shows sign of becoming abusive, he takes too much energy, and doesn't really deal with that in time because he never thinks the fire mage will leave him (he has no other possible partner right?). (hide spoiler)]

[Josh]

Sagajo wrote: "Kaje wrote: "Is this a MC? Surely it takes all sexual contact except maybe a careful bj with a condom off the table?"

No sexual contact is possible I think... he doesn't even hug his family. In th..."

But the beauty is the man he falls in love with can absorb his heat without harm. So it's a first time story. ;-)

[Kaje]

Josh wrote: "But the beauty is the man he falls in love with can absorb his heat without harm. So it's a first time story. ;-)
..."

Yeah, first time everything, I guess, depending how young he was when he became a mage. And he would be so hungry for any kind of skin contact... Mmm.

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Kaje wrote: "Josh wrote: "But the beauty is the man he falls in love with can absorb his heat without harm. So it's a first time story. ;-)
..."

Yeah, first time everything, I guess, depending how young he wa..."

He was born like that.

[Kaje]

Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "He was born like that.
..."

OK, I'm envisioning his mother... not sure I want to know.

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Kaje wrote: "Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "He was born like that.
..."

Yeah, first time everything, I guess, depending ho..."

OK, I'm envisioning his mother... not sure I want to know."

Lol! He became difficult to touch in time and then completely untouchable when he was ... I think 12. You really should read it, lol :D

[Kaje]

Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Lol! He became difficult to touch in time and then completely untouchable when he was ... I think 12. You really should read it, lol :D "

Guess so; my imagination is coming up with a whole story already. I love the premise. (And I'm so glad to let go of the image of giving birth to a smoking-hot infant. The process is painful enough as it is.)

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Kaje wrote: "Guess so; my imagination is coming up with a whole story already. I love the premise."

You're anticipating!!!

The mage is older than the other man. That's something to consider too.

I want to see at which point you won't be able to resist and read it, lol

[Sagajo]

Kaje wrote: "Guess so; my imagination is coming up with a whole story already. I love the premise. (And I'm so glad to let go of the image of giving birth to a smoking-hot infant. The process is painful enough as it is.)"

It's a very interesting story, psychologically. And I like that Astrid didn't make the Osmosic mage "perfect", that there was a struggle.

[Kaje]

Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "The mage is older than the other man. That's something to consider too.

I want to see at which point you won't be able to resist and read it, lol..."

Oh, I'm already there... Although my current list is long and I really should be writing. But I'm gonna at least get it if I can find it for the Nook (epub).

[Blaine]

Kaje wrote: "Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "The mage is older than the other man. That's something to consider too.

I want to see at which point you won't be able to resist and read it, lol..."

Oh, I'm alrea..."

both Hell Cops are available through fictionwise as well, and Fictionwise has 60% off right now ...

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Kaje wrote: "Oh, I'm already there... Although my current list is long and I really should be writing. But I'm gonna at least get it if I can find it for the Nook (epub)."

I think it's available in that format both from Allromance and Fictionwise.

[Sagajo]

Kaje wrote: "Oh, I'm already there... Although my current list is long and I really should be writing. But I'm gonna at least get it if I can find it for the Nook (epub)."

Hell Cop I has the first story with how they meet and start a relationship. Hell Cop II has the story when the Osmosic mage struggles with his powers.

[Kaje]

Thanks for the info. I've been keeping my fingers off that Fictionwise bookmark, but my resolve is weakening, weakening...

[Kaje]

Kyle wrote: "Kaje wrote: "Thanks for the info. I've been keeping my fingers off that Fictionwise bookmark, but my resolve is weakening, weakening..."

Oh, you're giving in and you know it. Hehe."

Yep. But with the 60% you know I'm gonna pull out my whole TBR list and eventually the budget will be screaming. Ah well, it'll still be cheaper than buying one at a time over the long run. OK, Cut & Run, Static, Hell Cop....

[Blaine]

Kaje wrote: "Thanks for the info. I've been keeping my fingers off that Fictionwise bookmark, but my resolve is weakening, weakening..."

my resolve lasted until I discovered it had books from you that I didn't have yet (books that I'd put on my wishlist, but kept putting off buying) .... lol

I also bought the Rhys Ford's 'Dirty Kiss' and Xara X. Xanakas' 'Crazy Wind'

[Ayesh]

Lisa wrote: "Yikes Bella! I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to be upsetting. I don't know anything really. I've just caught glimpses and I'm avoiding all posts. Wave gave it 5+, but I didn't read it. I love this series. Whatever happens happens. : ) I just ordered it in print. It's one of those series for me. I'll support you! I hope to get it next week.
p..."

Thanks Lisa; am reading it now; so far so good

[Ayesh]

Kate Mc. wrote: "LOL. If you like the series, you will get a lot out of this book. But it's just as frustrating as the rest of them relationship wise. This one is only book 4 out of 9 or so, they can't solve all any of their problems too quickly or the story would be over. :D..."

*sigh* what can I say...am reading it now; lets see what it does to me this time

[Kaje]

Blaine D. wrote: "Kaje wrote: "Thanks for the info. I've been keeping my fingers off that Fictionwise bookmark, but my resolve is weakening, weakening..."

my resolve lasted until I discovered it had books from you..."

Wow, thank you. Let me know what you think of the Rhys Ford - I've heard good things.

[Blaine]

Kaje wrote: "Blaine D. wrote: "Kaje wrote: "Thanks for the info. I've been keeping my fingers off that Fictionwise bookmark, but my resolve is weakening, weakening..."

my resolve lasted until I discovered it ..."

You're welcome :)

So have I, somewhere on this forum :)
I'll let you know, though I'm still so behind on updating my GR booklist that it might take a while.

[Kaje]

OK Kyle, you're gonna have to define "piquorist" for me, b'cause I looked it up in my beloved 3,000 page dictionary and it ain't in there.

[Blaine]

Kaje wrote: "OK Kyle, you're gonna have to define "piquorist" for me, b'cause I looked it up in my beloved 3,000 page dictionary and it ain't in there."

I was afraid to actually ask, because I didn't want to show my non-english background and wordweb didn't know it either *hides under desk*

[Ayesh]

Kyle wrote: "You're a piquorist aren't you? ..."

Depends on what piquorist is ?? Sorry not that good in English :P

[mc]

Blaine D, I apparently already own Dirty Kiss.

Sigh. I think my brain bifurcated at some point and I just didn't realize it.

I went to see Mann of my Dreams on CRV boy - and it's been removed due to pending publication. I'm so happy for Tinnean, the author. It is really was a good read, and deserves to be published.

(Never heard of Crazy Wind; I'll check it out.)

[Blaine]

mc wrote: "Blaine D, I apparently already own Dirty Kiss.

Sigh. I think my brain bifurcated at some point and I just didn't realize it.

I went to see Mann of my Dreams on CRV boy - and it's been removed due..."


As long as you didn't buy it twice ...

Strangely enough, for all I tell people I don't go for covers, Crazy Wind is one book that I would have bought for the cover alone. It's gorgeous

Crazy Wind here's the link

[Kaje]

That is gorgeous although...it gives me the impression of something dark and fantasy/futuristic, maybe a little tough, compared to the blurb. I might hesitate a bit, just because my tastes don't always run that way.

[Cleon Lee]

Blaine D. wrote: "mc wrote: "Blaine D, I apparently already own Dirty Kiss.

Sigh. I think my brain bifurcated at some point and I just didn't realize it.

I went to see Mann of my Dreams on CRV boy - and it's been ..."

I bought Crazy Wind a while ago because of the cover.

[mc]

I'm not really a cover girl, either. I appreciate them, but it doesn't make a difference in my book buying, particularly when it comes to ebooks. Clearly, I was designed for radio.

So, did you like Crazy Wind?

As far as buying it twice, I do appreciate that FW tells you if you own it already. Of course, if you've bought it from the publisher or elsewhere, that doesn't work. Which is why I started a 'master list' of m/m ebooks and try to keep it relatively updated. Relatively like second cousin once removed who lives in the Yukon in a remote shack, uses bear fat for moisturizer and has conversations with snowdrifts.

[Cleon Lee]

mc wrote: "I'm not really a cover girl, either. I appreciate them, but it doesn't make a difference in my book buying, particularly when it comes to ebooks. Clearly, I was designed for radio.

So, did you ..."

I haven't read it. I haven't read a lot of books I've bought. It's one of the reason I haven't entangled myself in unmanageable debts once the 60% code is announced. LOL.

[Kaje]

Cleon wrote: "I haven't read it. I haven't read a lot of books I've bought. It's one of the reason I haven't entangled myself in unmanageable debts once the 60% code is announced. LOL.
.."

I've been so good. I only have three books on my Nook I haven't read, all this week's downloads...I am so going down in flames now though.

[Blaine]

mc wrote: "I'm not really a cover girl, either. I appreciate them, but it doesn't make a difference in my book buying, particularly when it comes to ebooks. Clearly, I was designed for radio.

So, did you ..."

I started on a master list ... but didn't have time to finish it yet. But I do check my ebook folder if I have doubts (windows 7's search function works great)

[mc]

Cleon :)

Kaje, I am so impressed! (I'm also thrilled that in this Kindle world in which we live, there's another Nookie!)

I've been reading a LOT, but oddly very little is m/m (though may backlog is bigger than Lucy and Ethel at the chocolate factory). I've been on a mystery binge, with a few biographies thrown in.

I've also been re-reading some tried and true favorites in the m/m canon. But I need to stop doing that, because I've been staying up too late, and that is not good.

[Blaine]

I still have plenty of books (both e- and print versions) that I haven't read yet ...

Right now, I'm reading Sovereign in print and Hell Cop 2 in ebook

[Becky]

Crazy Wind didn't send me. The premise was interesting, but one of the heroes spent half the story drunk, and was quite possibly the least sheriff-like sheriff I've encountered.

Yvonne's review pretty well explains my feelings about the story. (Although I gave it 3 stars. Don't really remember why now.)

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Candice]

Sagajo wrote: "I liked Astrids Hell Cop stories, especially the 2nd one. Didn't it have some interesting dynamics with an MC that could not touch anyone without gloves?"

Now, that you mention it, yeah; his situation was very poignant. It's actually been a long time since I read Hell Cop. I did read both books, I think. Both were available at that time, as I recall. I didn't love them. But with the different authors, some were definitely better than others. And I bought those anthologies for Amara's stories, because I had just read The Archer. Maybe I wasn't in the right frame of mind for them.

[Charming]

Lisa wrote: "I'm a bit worried about the series. It is supposed to be a total of 8 or 9 books. Anxiety provoking. Some authors (I'm really really hoping not Roux and Urban.)can really mess up something good if they don't take care."

Whoa - 8 or 9 books? I think I am hopping off this train until they're done. I have series phobia - I hate cliffhangers, and they almost have to do horrible things to the MCs and the relationship in order to keep things moving. I haven't even read (lowering voice) the Dangerous Ground books because of that.

[Mandapanda]

Cleon wrote: "I bought Crazy Wind a while ago because of the cover..."

I did too! Really amazing cover that I couldn't go past. Every time I went to the DSP website it stood out. It was a 3 star for me but I just bought her most recent which was a 3 1/2 - 4 star.

[Ayesh]

Kaje wrote: "OK Kyle, you're gonna have to define "piquorist" for me, b'cause I looked it up in my beloved 3,000 page dictionary and it ain't in there."

Same here LOL; my electronic Oxford doesn't have the word :P

[Ayesh]

Kaje wrote: "OK Kyle, you're gonna have to define "piquorist" for me, b'cause I looked it up in my beloved 3,000 page dictionary and it ain't in there."

Same here LOL; my electronic Oxford doesn't have the word :P

[Sarian]

Hiya Mr. Lanyon,

I heard you are going on a sabbatical next year. I hope you will have a fun filled and relaxing time.
Does this mean you will not be doing anymore Jessewave contributions or blog or anything like that while on sabbatical?

Also, I just finished reading the DG serie which was totally awesome. I luv how it ended. Will there be more to this story or is this it?

For your sabbatical may I recommend a new female m/m mystery writer named Kaje Harper whose writing kinda reminds me of your writing. You guys both have excellent mad story telling and page turning skills. She came out with two books "Life Lessons" and "Breaking Out." I wanted to recommend these two books to you for your sabbatical if you have not read them yet. They are very well written and right now she has a free short story called "To All a Good Night" (Life Lessons 1 1/2) that goes between the two books in timelinewise and it is free on Kobo and Amazon. Lastly, she is also offering a free novel called "Lies and Consequences" on Kobo only so anyone can download it. I was really surprise to see a 240 page novel for free. I just wanted to add to you long, long list of books you have waited for some free time to read and now you have that time. 8-D

Thank you so much for all of your wonderful stories and I look forward to reading new ones in 2013. Take care and have fun.

Sarian

[Ayesh]

Wow...finally finished Divide and Conquer and what a book :D I think after the first book, relationship wise Ty and Zane really grew on me this time and loved every moment of their time together, specially the texting in the office thingy :P but the last line of this book really confused me. Ty's "walls r closing in on me" was confusing. Did he mean that he's suffering claustrophobia again bcos of the previous incident or he's being panicky cause now Zane finally said the three words?? Can't wait for the next book though,authors r gonna sync their Warrior's Crosswith cut and run this time :D

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I LOVED Divide & Conquer and the whole Cut & Run series so far, whatever problems the authors have with POV or pacing or anything else is completely overshadowed by how much I adore the characters. The Warrior's Cross sync in the next book just about put me over the edge of squee-sanity. My inner fan-girl is going berserk!

And harkening back to an earlier post about The Locker Room by Amy Lane, I've read almost every one of her books and have adored every single one, ESPECIALLY The Locker Room. It was rather over the top in some places, but again, the characters! Amy is right up there with Josh on my list of authors I can not get enough of.

Also recently finished Barging In by J.L. Merrow and loved it. I also loved Muscling Through by Josephine Myles. Both were wonderful and definitely different than my other favorites.

[edited to correct very, very wrong statement about who wrote what]