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[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Patty wrote: "I also finished Ransom by Lee Rowan. It's similar in style and tone to Charlie Cochrane's Cambridge mysteries and Alex Beecroft's historical novels."

I liked Ransom, it reminded me of the pirate books I used to read when I was a child.

I'm reading A to Z by Maries Sexton. It's such a sweet book, sometimes I just go for romance.

[Ayesh]

Emanuela ~Zstyx~ wrote: "I'm reading A to Z by Maries Sexton. It's such a sweet book, sometimes I just go for romance. ..."

Oh I love Marie Sexton's books,the whole Coda Book series is simply AWESOME. First book was Promises which was totally my type of book; u know with cops and all lol; then A to Z and and the Letter Z. And the 4th book Strawberries for Dessert was a little bit different and loved reading that book, I just love this author. Oh and I know One More Soldier is really popular too; but I don't like no HEA so didn't get the courage to read it and i won't

[Heather C]

I recently read the Coda series too. Promises is still my favorite m/m book I've read. I thought books 2 and 3 were just ok. I didn't like Zach and Ang, but its worth reading just to see Matt and Jared again. Check out Marie Sexton's web page and read The Promise, a short story about Matt and Jared!! Strawberries for Dessert is really good too

[Heather C]

Here is the link for The Promise

http://mariesexton.net/book-list-and-...

[Ayesh]

Heather C wrote: "Here is the link for The Promise

http://mariesexton.net/book-list-and-..."

Thanks a lot for the link Heather :D

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Heather C wrote: "Here is the link for The Promise

http://mariesexton.net/book-list-and-..."

Thanks Heather! Now I'm misty-eyed and I can't stand myself when I'm so emotional ;)

[Ayesh]

Emanuela ~Zstyx~ wrote: "Heather C wrote: "Here is the link for The Promise

http://mariesexton.net/book-list-and-..."

Thanks Heather! Now I'm misty-eyed and I can't stand myself ..."

hahahaha

[Heather C]

I read it while I was at work and was in tears sitting at my desk. So romantic!

[Ayesh]

Oh even the short is so good <3

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

You should have warned me so that I could me put my cold-hearted shield on, I have to protect myself from romantic moments :)

[Ayesh]

Emanuela ~Zstyx~ wrote: "You should have warned me so that I could me put my cold-hearted shield on, I have to protect myself from romantic moments :)"

Oh I love romantic moments, but not the cheesy ones

[Heather C]

That's was a "happy" cry though!! Better than a "sad" cry, right??!!

She's releasing another short story on Feb 14th!!

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

I am twisted, I know, but I find myself less equipped for "happy" cry than for "sad" cry. Sadness is, I don't know how to put it in a way that doesn't sound too bitter, to be expected in general. The "happy" cry is good for a moment, it rocks my world for a little while, then I get back to ordinary life and it never compares. Ok, I'm officially a cynical person :)

[Ayesh]

Wonder when's the 5th book coming

[Heather C]

I think I read sometime in April

[Ayesh]

Hmm 3 more months

[Heather C]

I just asked her on Twitter and it is scheduled for April, but she doesn't know the specific date yet

[Ayesh]

thanks for the info :D

[Mary]

Bubbles (Dane) wrote: "Mary I enjoyed that book and the other one

Lori recommended them to me if i remember right"

Hey Bubbles, I enjoyed it as well; haven't been able to buy the 2nd one but it's on my to buy list. :)

[Mary]

Marie Sexton is a wonderful storyteller. I've read most of the Coda Books (still have A to Z and the Letter Z on TBR), but I'm really looking forward to Putting Out Fires (more Matt & Jared-YAAAY!) and particularly Between Sinners and Saints.

[Heather C]

Oh, I just realized that I haven't read One More Soldier by Marie Sexton!! Has anyone read this?? How is it?

I'm currently reading my way through the Petit Mort stories.

[Nichem]

Heather C wrote: "Oh, I just realized that I haven't read One More Soldier by Marie Sexton!! Has anyone read this?? How is it?

I'm currently reading my way through the Petit Mort stories."

Really good but sad and no HEA.

[Mary]

Had to put a hold on His Name is John, although the few pages I read made for an interesting beginning-the font is driving me crazy, so sadly it's going to have to wait. Now I'm so caught up on American Love Songs by Ashlyn Kane-really enjoying it; and Fish & Chips. I also just got Seabourne's Handler-I'm just loving that cover. :D

[Heather C]

Nichem wrote: "Heather C wrote: "Oh, I just realized that I haven't read One More Soldier by Marie Sexton!! Has anyone read this?? How is it?

I'm currently reading my way through the Petit Mort s..."

Oh, thanks a bunch! I think I will pass for now. I need a HEA or at least a HFN

[Heather C]

LC, trust me, I will not be going near that one. Thanks for the warning. That's why I stopped reading Nicholas Sparks years ago!!!! That man can write a beautiful romance, why does he have to ruin it with tragedy??!! Ugh!

[Ayesh]

OH I'm dying to read Pharao's Concubine by Z.A.Maxfield; wonder how long Samhain Publishing will be under maintenance; it had to go down now of all the time :-S

[Heather C]

Bella wrote: "OH I'm dying to read Pharao's Concubine by Z.A.Maxfield; wonder how long Samhain Publishing will be under maintenance; it had to go down now of all the time :-S"

I saw that, too and refrained from buying it yet bc I have too many other books to read right now. Let us know how it is, please.... ;)


BTW: Marie Sexton is giving a copy away on her blog...

[Ayesh]

Heather C wrote: "I saw that, too and refrained from buying it yet bc I have too many other books to read right now. Let us know how it is, please.... ;)"

Oh I sure will :D don't worry

[Mariana]

Just finished Blood Challenge by Eileen Wilks... that series is FANTASTIC. It only gets better with each book.

[Ayesh]

Just finished ghost wore yellow socks.is there any sequel??

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Bella wrote: "Just finished ghost wore yellow socks.is there any sequel??"

I'd love some Perry :)

Has anyone read Mongrel? So far it's amazing.

[Ayesh]

Just finished Surviving the Change by Cari Z; best shifter book I've ever read :D

[Ayesh]

Heather C wrote: "I saw that, too and refrained from buying it yet bc I have too many other books to read right now. Let us know how it is, please.... ;) ..."

Hmm at first the book was really good but some things really confused me in the end; when u read it please lemme know; I would like to discuss those things T_T

[Heather C]

Bella wrote: "Heather C wrote: "I saw that, too and refrained from buying it yet bc I have too many other books to read right now. Let us know how it is, please.... ;) ..."

Hmm at first the book was really good..."

Thanks, Bella. It will probably be a while before I get a chance to read it, but I will be sure to post here once I start it.

[Ayesh]

Heather C wrote: "Thanks, Bella. It will probably be a while before I get a chance to read it, but I will be sure to post here once I start it. ..."

OK thanks :D

[Josh]

Bella wrote: "Just finished ghost wore yellow socks.is there any sequel??"

Yes, thanks for asking, Bella. I am eventually -- 2012 is my plan -- to do a follow up on TGWYS, although I do have to admit that the further away I get from the book the more I wonder what I thought there was left to right about.

(Maybe I need to reread it one of these days.)

[Josh]

Mariana wrote: "Just finished Blood Challenge by Eileen Wilks... that series is FANTASTIC. It only gets better with each book."

Really? What makes it stand out for you?

[Josh]

Bella wrote: "Just finished Surviving the Change by Cari Z; best shifter book I've ever read :D"

Oh yes? What makes it so different from the others? Do you read a lot of shifter books, Bella?

[Josh]

Emanuela ~Zstyx~ wrote: "Has anyone read Mongrel? So far it's amazing."

I haven't, no. What is it you're enjoying so much about it, Emanuela.

I always like to know what it is that turns a book from good to great for any individual reader.

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Josh wrote: "Emanuela ~Zstyx~ wrote: "Has anyone read Mongrel? So far it's amazing."

I haven't, no. What is it you're enjoying so much about it, Emanuela."

It's a steampunk-fantasy book and I don't know why this setting always grips me. The main character haunted me while I was reading, I was at work and still thinking about it. In the world of the book there are Pures (100% human) and Mongrels (they are branded with a ratio that expresses their mixed nature). There's a sort of apartheid, the two kinds don't mix and the Mongrels are persecuted. The leader of the Mongrels is this incredible guy, Fanule Perfidor. Just the name gives me a warm feeling. I totally fell in love with him. He has this dangerous aura, but he's kind and generous, probably bipolar. And *cough* hot *cough*

It doesn't happen very often that I bring characters with me, they become like a presence on the back of my mind. It happened while I was reading Adrien English this summer and then it happened with Belimai from The Wicked Gentlemen. When I tell this to my friends, they think I'm crazy. I'm book-possessed, there must be someone out there sharing this feeling :)

I hope you're feeling better, Josh!

[Bubbles Hunty]

So I finally finished the Contact series, book one; How To Steal Blade by Jade Archer and i loved them. they are all so different but still connected because all the slaves are from the same tribe. Each book got better as you go along. I think i really liked them because they reminded me of Joss Whedon's Firefly and well yeah just awesome.

About to start The Long Way Home but thought I'd pimp the contact series because it really was fun reading it.

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Bubbles (Dane) wrote: "About to start The Long Way Home but thought I'd pimp the contact series because it really was fun reading it."

I liked it. It made me laugh a few times. Kevin, the psychic, is great, but Connor is a bit immature and selfish in my opinion.

[Ayesh]

Josh wrote: "Yes, thanks for asking, Bella. I am eventually -- 2012 is my plan -- to do a follow up on TGWYS, although I do have to admit that the further away I get from the book the more I wonder what I thought there was left to right about.

(Maybe I need to reread it one of these days.)
..."

Oh yes; as a reader I must say that this particular book can go one for 2-3 more books :D Also it was a very critical mystery and some parts even scared me; I mean when Perry found the body and it was suddenly gone- I was sure it was a ghost and must say the title is a bit responsible for this scary thought of mine. Silly me :P

[Ayesh]

Josh wrote: "Bella wrote: "Just finished Surviving the Change by Cari Z; best shifter book I've ever read :D"

Oh yes? What makes it so different from the others? Do you read a lot of shifter books, Bella?"

Oh no Josh, actually it's totally opposite. I hardly read shifter books. I mean I can do were wolves or panthers if they r written by good authors{for example Change of Heart by Mary Calmes} but I can never EVER read shifter books on were cat or duck *pukes* no offense to those who likes them but I can't even imagine two protagonists suddenly turning into cats and mewing; just yuck..

And about Surviving the Change- the blurb was really good so I chose it.And the book totally made up to my expectation :D The story writing was really good. I mean I couldn't stop reading once I started it, the characters were so well drawn that I felt like I can feel each and every raw emotions they were going through. The story kept up the pace till the end and the ending was superb.And last but not the least- the chemistry between the 2 characters were really good and the side characters were well drawn too.

[Bubbles Hunty]

Em Kevin is hilarious he has had me laughing since he met Connor.

[Josh]

When I tell this to my friends, they think I'm crazy. I'm book-possessed, there must be someone out there sharing this feeling :)

No. I think that's normal. For some, books are a commodity or something they study or read to blog on but for some of us books are portals into other worlds and other lives and our adventures there stay with us. Sometimes even change how we look at the world we live in.

[Josh]

Bella wrote: "Josh wrote: "Yes, thanks for asking, Bella. I am eventually -- 2012 is my plan -- to do a follow up on TGWYS, although I do have to admit that the further away I get from the book the more I wonder..."

Thanks for your thoughts on that, Bella.

[Josh]

Ican never EVER read shifter books on were cat or duck *pukes* no offense to those who likes them but I can't even imagine two protagonists suddenly turning into cats and mewing; just yuck..

:-D

I'm always bemused at the inventiveness of other writers.

[Ayesh]

Josh wrote: ":-D

I'm always bemused at the inventiveness of other writers...."

LOL well said :P

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

I think Duck! was a great book, it's a retelling of The Ugly Duckling tale and the avian-shifter theme was very well done. The author created a hierarchy of avian species in the book and it worked for the dom/sub relationship of the protagonists.

It's easy to border on ridiculousness with a shifter story, but when it's well done, it's... well done. :)