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[Reggie]

I can't remember if I mentioned it here, but I read Harper Fox's Half Moon Chambers. I loved it. It is one of my favorite of hers. I think it is because the MC's are drawn so clearly and powerfully. I'm also a sucker for books with artist's in them. Mmmmm....cop/artist pairing, great writing, good story... I'm in story heaven!!! Highly recommend it to other cop/artist lovers like me. 8)

[KC]

Johanna wrote: "KC wrote: "Then i started The Painting of Porcupine City and i'm in love with it :-)"

I'm so glad you are enjoying it, KC!!! :-)"

:-) i'm pretty sure i need to read everything he wrote now

[figuranta❤️addicted❤️to❤️books❤️]

I am currently reading and i freaking love it i can't put it down. Omg this series it's STEAMING HOT, AMAZING, HEARTBREAKING & MIND BLOWING.

[KC]

Reggie wrote: "I can't remember if I mentioned it here, but I read Harper Fox's Half Moon Chambers. I loved it. It is one of my favorite of hers. I think it is because the MC's are drawn so clearly and powerfully..."

I've just read Kestrel's Chance and In Search of Saints, and i've loved all her stories so far, except one. I was thinking of The Salisbury Key next, but Half Moon Chambers sounds interesting too.

[KC]

Reggie wrote: "KC wrote: "Jordan wrote: "I just finished Irregulars! OMG, sadness! It's over. I can't believe it. This is definitely a favorite book I'll be rereading many times. And I'll eventually get it for my..."

Same here, i really needed the time to process and savor.

[Johanna]

Reggie wrote: "I can't remember if I mentioned it here, but I read Harper Fox's Half Moon Chambers. I loved it. It is one of my favorite of hers. I think it is because the MC's are drawn so clearly and powerfully..."

Wasn't it fascinating to imagine the painted walls of the Half Moon Chambers? Harper's writing is so vivid and visual and the impact of her words so powerful that I still see it all very clearly in my mind even though I read the book some time ago. And just like you — I loved it. :-)

[Averin]

figuranta wrote: "I am currently reading and i freaking love it i can't put it down. Omg this series it's STEAMING HOT, AMAZING, HEARTBREAKING & MIND BLOWING."

Special Forces wrings me out.

[Karen]

I just finished Michael Nava's Howtown, (Henry Rios 3). A little yardwork today and a lot of just lazing and reading. Not that Nava's series is lazy reading for me. I raced through the first two in the series and then needed a break. I spent some of the evening and today with this one. Totally worth it. But it's like Josh's comments and others' about needing to be in a mood/place for certain books.

I have the new Marshal Thurston, Boystown 5: Murder Book, and the new Rhys Ford, Dirty Laundry, queued up. Decisions, decisions. And neither series is an emotionally easy read.

While I'm at it, true confessions, I couldn't finish The Painting of Porcupine City. I started reading it last year, made it to about the midpoint, and then became impatient. It's on my "try again, sometime" list. I loved The Cranberry Hush when I read it in 2011.

[Johanna]

Karen wrote: "While I'm at it, true confessions, I couldn't finish The Painting of Porcupine City. I started reading it last year, made it to about the midpoint, and then became impatient. It's on my "try again, sometime" list. I loved The Cranberry Hush when I read it in 2011."

Hmm. I wonder what you would have thought about the ending of The Painting of Porcupine City... because I can see that (the ending) either working for the reader or then completely not. I still have The Cranberry Hush to read. Glad to hear you liked that one, Karen! :-)

And since we are writing down true confessions *grin*... I've never read Michael Nava. I really want to after reading all the discussion here in this group, but I just haven't had time yet. Overall it sounds like you guys read SO MUCH more than I do! ;-)

[Sara]

I haven't read Michael Nava yet, Johanna. I think I'm going to have to rectify that!

Karen, I'm currently reading Boystown 5: Murder Book. I didn't think it would be a joyous read bearing in mind how we left them in Book 4 and I was right. It's still just as gripping though and I am enjoying the read.

Figuranta, Special Forces is a series that will stay with you forever, for good or bad ;) Every time I see someone is reading it I want to do a re-read!

[Calathea]

Reggie wrote: "Mmmmm....cop/artist pairing, great writing, good story... "

*nodnod*

For a second I thought you were talking about CUTYS, but it was Half Moon Chambers. How didn't I see that they shared those traits before? Hm, I probably should re-read Half Moon Chambers, too. :)

[Johanna]

Calathea wrote: "For a second I thought you were talking about CUTYS, but it was Half Moon Chambers. How didn't I see that they shared those traits before?"

You are obviously tuned for the CUTYS discussion already. ;-)

[Calathea]

Johanna wrote: "You are obviously tuned for the CUTYS discussion already. ;-)
"

Definitely!

[KC]

Karen wrote: "I just finished Michael Nava's Howtown, (Henry Rios 3). A little yardwork today and a lot of just lazing and reading. Not that Nava's series is lazy reading for me. I raced through the first two in..."

The Painting of Porcupine City has a pace of its own, it seems to me, as if it doesn't really care if the reader gets impatient :-) i do get a bit impatient with it at times but in a good way, an ok-fine-YOU-book-set-the-pace kinda thing.

[Jordan]

Oh god, Special Forces... Yeah that series, especially the first book, does stay with you forever. I'm always wanting to do a reread but never have the time. Boo!


Right now I'm reading Second You Sin by Scott Sherman. I remember liking the first one enough to read it twice, but I'm having doubts about this one. I want to get to the point already. Lol. But reading about a clown pie fight makes me want to try it... Minus the clown outfits though. But a serious pie/whipped cream fight leading to sex? Sounds like fun.

[HJ]

KC wrote: "I've just read Kestrel's Chance and In Search of Saints, and i've loved all her stories so far, except one. I was thinking of The Salisbury Key next, but Half Moon Chambers sounds interesting too. ..."

They're both excellent. It's a while since I read
The Salisbury Key but I enjoyed it very much (as I did Half Moon Chambers). Lets face it, I've liked everything Harper Fox has written!

[HJ]

Johanna wrote: "Hmm. I wonder what you would have thought about the ending of The Painting of Porcupine City... because I can see that (the ending) either working for the reader or then completely not. I still have The Cranberry Hush to read. Glad to hear you liked that one, Karen! :-)

And since we are writing down true confessions *grin*... I've never read Michael Nava. ..."

True confessions: I wish the ending of The Painting of Porcupine City was different (just because (view spoiler)[I strongly dislike fantasy/paranormal) (hide spoiler)] ), but the rest of the book is so good that I still rate it as excellent. Plus: I didn't enjoy Homo Action Love Story! A tall tale nearly as much as his other two while I was reading it. However, (view spoiler)[now I know that Ryan wasn't really committed to their relationship (which Boots would have sensed) I can forgive Boots for being unfaithful to him. That was what spoilt it for me before. (hide spoiler)] So I can re-read it knowing that key fact and I think I'll enjoy it much more.

I think that The Cranberry Hush is still the best Ben Monopoli - so far!

[HJ]

Jordan wrote: "...Right now I'm reading Second You Sin by Scott Sherman. I remember liking the first one enough to read it twice, but I'm having doubts about this one. I want to get to the point already. Lol. But reading about a clown pie fight makes me want to try it... Minus the clown outfits though. But a serious pie/whipped cream fight leading to sex? Sounds like fun. ..."

I loved First You Fall so much, and it seemed ages before Second You Sin came out. And of course there's also Third You Die, now. I think I liked the first one best - I got a bit fed up with Kevin's mother.

I see Scott Sherman has also written a fantasy and a horror. I can't read either of those - how do they compare to the Kevin Connor series?

[KC]

Hj wrote: "Jordan wrote: "...Right now I'm reading Second You Sin by Scott Sherman. I remember liking the first one enough to read it twice, but I'm having doubts about this one. I want to get to the point al..."

I read all three Kevins and enjoyed them, and then tried Wild Talents but couldn't go beyond a couple of chapters...

[ttg]

Just finished Truthful Change by Jane Davitt and Alexa Snow. It's a bit of a romantic suspense-kind of read (although more romance than suspense.) Very enjoyable, and had some good character conflicts and relationship developments. (And I kind of dug that the hard-as-nails ex-mercenary was a bit of a total softy inside.)

[Karen]

I read Davitt and Snow's Laying a Ghost recently, based on a recommendation from Candice and your prior posts. I'll definitely look into more from these two.

The Michael Nava series and Sherman's Boystown series both include significant others with AIDS. I'm also reading Prey for our BOM, and not sure how much pending loss (virtual, but still emotional) I'm up for right now. It's personal for me on a "there but by the grace of..." level. I was part of the generation who had no inkling and then saw my friends struck down.

[Sara]

Lou wrote: "Hambel wrote: "Karen, I'm currently reading Boystown 5: Murder Book. I didn't think it would be a joyous read bearing in mind how we left them in Book 4 and I was right. It's still just as gripping though and I am enjoying the read."

I read it a few days ago and it was very emotional for me. I wonder if there will be more books."

I've finished it now and yes, it was very emotional. Marshall Thornton has it as a print giveaway here on GR (for US readers only) if anyone's interested in having a go at winning it. I spoke to him on FB and he says he's halfway through Book 6 but it probably won't be out until March or April of next year.

[Jordan]

Ooooh I'll have to check out Truthful Change. I love big tough guys who turn out to be softies on the inside!

I got further into Second You Sin and its getting better. But I still think the first one was better so far.

I didn't realize he had other stories out. I might have to see what they're all about. For those who didn't like them, were there any specific reasons?

My biggest problem after finishing Irregulars is that I seem to have gotten myself an addiction. I need more. I need more, now! Lol. I just promised myself that if I can finish two books and the last six episodes of First Wave by Wednesday then I can buy myself Hell Cop 1&2. But I have so many older books I've been trying to get through before buying and reading new stuff, this new addiction is driving me crazy!!!

[KC]

Jordan wrote: "Ooooh I'll have to check out Truthful Change. I love big tough guys who turn out to be softies on the inside!

I got further into Second You Sin and its getting better. But I still think the first ..."

After Kevin's adventures, I tried Wild Talents by Scott Sherman, but i didn't like the characters, nor their being highschool students in a highschool setting (partly), with what goes with that. It just didn't work for me, it doesn't mean it's not good, etc.

As a very welcome after-effect of the Irregulars i'm slowly progressing through the books of Ginn, Nicole, and Astrid. :-) Ginn's Rifter is amazing, and i adore Nicole's Happy Snak and Turnskin.

[Carlita]

That anthology is outstanding, right?!!

[Jordan]

Yep The Rifter is amazing! Wicked Gentlemen would be a good follow up to Irregulars too, if you haven't read it yet.

That makes sense about the teen book. Makes me curios about it though.

[HJ]

Jordan wrote: "I got further into Second You Sin and its getting better. But I still think the first one was better so far.

I didn't realize he had other stories out. I might have to see what they're all about. For those who didn't like them, were there any specific reasons? ..."

It's not that I didn't like them, it's that I don't like fantasy/paranormal or scary books, so haven't even tried them. No reflection on Scott Sherman!

[Susinok]

I highly recommend The Red Heart by Isabelle Rowan.

Her style reminds me of Harper Fox, but set in Australia.

[Antonella]

Candice wrote: "Ooh, ooh, ooh! I have a really terrific REC and it's FREE! ALLEGIANCE, by HEATHER DOMIN. Go to her website, heatherdomin.com and download the story for free."

I agree.

I've got a strong interest in Irish history and this novel is really well made.

But I haven't finished yet because I'm too worry about how it could end...

[Antonella]

Johanna wrote: "And since we are writing down true confessions *grin*... I've never read Michael Nava."

Me neither, and I've got all the paperbacks since... ehmmm ... June 2009!

[Susinok]

figuranta wrote: "I am currently reading and i freaking love it i can't put it down. Omg this series it's STEAMING HOT, AMAZING, HEARTBREAKING & MIND BLOWING."

Yep, another one goes down. :)

I agree on all. :)

[Aleksandr]

LOL. After so little sleep, I would be incoherent...

[Mtsnow13]

Just finished and and starting and . After the light reading, thinking I'll be ready to dig in to the series. Also starting

[Kim]

I'm reading Zero At The Bone/Jane Siville. Liking it so far.

[Mtsnow13]

Candice wrote: "Ooh, ooh, ooh! I have a really terrific REC and it's FREE! ALLEGIANCE, by HEATHER DOMIN. Go to her website, heatherdomin.com and download the story for free. It's during the early days of the Ir..."

Thank you! I just grabbed it for my Nook.

[Mtsnow13]

Susinok wrote: "I highly recommend The Red Heart by Isabelle Rowan.

Her style reminds me of Harper Fox, but set in Australia."

I know I enjoyed A Note in the Margin, so I'll to add it to my TBR stack. Thanks!

[Mtsnow13]

Kim wrote: "I'm reading Zero At The Bone/Jane Siville. Liking it so far."

I really enjoyed that one, and am wishing the author would write another one. There are small free-reads on her website as a continuation of Zero at the Bone, but haven't seen any new book as of yet.

[Jordan]

Yup, Zero at the Bone was fantastic as is A Note in the Margine!

I'm currently reading an Andrew Grey book. Personally, I think it could use some editing, but it's not too bad.

I also just ordered a copy of Boy Culture after watching the movie based on it last night. Has anyone else read this? It first came out in 1995, so I'm interesting to see what people think. The movie was pretty good, and the ending was the best, horribly sweet in a cute kinda way.

[Kim]

Thanks Josh I will check it out. This weekend I will reread Fair Game.

[Candice]

Susinok wrote: "I highly recommend The Red Heart by Isabelle Rowan.

Her style reminds me of Harper Fox, but set in Australia."

Thank you for the rec. I've only read Margins by her, but I liked it.

[Karen]

I received my copies of the first two print books in The Rifter series. Blind Eye does gorgeous books. Thanks, Ginn.

[Johanna]

Karen wrote: "I received my copies of the first two print books in The Rifter series. Blind Eye does gorgeous books. Thanks, Ginn."

They are absolutely gorgeous, aren't they! I love all the beautiful details on the covers!

[Jordan]

Johanna wrote: "Karen wrote: "I received my copies of the first two print books in The Rifter series. Blind Eye does gorgeous books. Thanks, Ginn."

They are absolutely gorgeous, aren't they! I love all the beauti..."

Oh! You're all going to have me buying this series in print too, aren't you? I'm not made of money you know. Though there are times when I think I am. :-)

[Candice]

ED wrote: "I read Bloodraven a couple of years ago. I decided to re-read it. It it not for the faint of heart at times, especially at the beginning. But hey, it is an excellent story and it enthralled me agai..."

I really appreciate you're mentioning this one. I've had it in print for maybe 18 months or something, and never got around to reading it. If you liked it well enough to read it twice...

[Candice]

Mtsnow13 wrote: "Just finished and and starting and . After the light r..."

What did you think of BAD ATTITUDE?

[Mtsnow13]

Candice wrote: "Mtsnow13 wrote: "Just finished and and starting and . ..."

Just in the middle of it right now. Will probably finish tonight, and then will let you know :) I have typically enjoyed KA Mitchell's stories, so they are pretty much auto-buys for me.

[Calathea]

I'm in the middle of Line and Orbit and find it surpringly good. It's kind of SciFi set in a very interesting world/galaxy and with an actual story (imagin that ).

[Anne]

Calathea wrote: "I'm in the middle of Line and Orbit and find it surpringly good. It's kind of SciFi set in a very interesting world/galaxy and with an actual story (imagin that )."

I found it to be a very interesting and well told story, with some clever ideas and visions.

[Susinok]

I just started I Spy Something Bloody. Not far into it, but figured I'd report.

[Becky]

I'm reading Magic Mansion by Jordan Castillo Price. Wish I'd been around when it was being serialised and readers were voting the characters out reality TV show style. That would have been fun. :D Loving it anyway.