If you like Outlander...

[Terry (Ter05 TwiMoms/ MundieMoms)]

Oh, do try it. My favorite of her books are The Bridei Chronicles starting with The Dark Mirror, but I think most of her fans love the Sevenwaters series the best and it is a close call. (my favorite Sevenwaters book is the second one, Son of the Shadows but again close call) They are all in the 4th or 5th century in Britain/Ireland....The Druids, the Old Religion, the Priestesses, the faery.

[Teresita]

I am reading THE TEA ROSE by Jennifer Donnelly right now and so far i am enjoying it...I believe I have heard that the sequel to that The Winter Rose is even better....

[Cristina]

Lauren wrote: "The Outlander series is my "hands down" favorite, but I've recently enjoyed a new novel that is the first in a series, "A Discovery of Witches," by Diana Harkness. It brings "Outlander" to mind in..."

I read Witches first and loved it!!! I came across a reader recommendation - you know the kind, "If you like this, then you'll like..." - about Outlander. Ooohhh myyyy! I am seriously obsessed with Jamie and Claire now. Seen all the YouTube movies and read and watched everything I can get my hands on about Culloden, clan Fraser, and the Highlands Clearances. And it's only been 2 weeks!

[Terry (Ter05 TwiMoms/ MundieMoms)]

I have not put down The Winter Sea since I picked it up yesterday and am nearly finished with it. I cried for ten pages about ten minutes ago and need a break. It's beautiful. I liked it right away but didn't LOVE it until farther in when I really got into the second story. Then I was totally caught up in it and read last night until I could no longer see the pages. It is the story about a writer writing a book - it's her in Scotland while she is doing it but also the story that is coming to her in a way she does not understand (nor do I but I am not finished yet). It's Scottish history for sure....I need to run out and do my chores and then finish it.

[Terry (Ter05 TwiMoms/ MundieMoms)]

Finished

I loved it. No, it's not Outlander, but it's Scotland, beautifully written (I read all of Mary Stewart's books many years ago and the writing is similar in some ways), I would say extremely well researched. Part of the story is Carolyn's story (she is a writer) and part of it is the story she is writing based 300 years earlier with the heroine being her ancestor. It's two romances, one in the present and one in the past. I gave it five stars. It's just a beautiful story. Keep tissues close by though.

[Carren]

On a completely different format, I've been ready Karen Marie Monings "Darkfever" series. While not great, they are an easy read. Problem is once I get going on a series I usually finish them.
The only reason I started was because I had a 40% off coupon at Border's and thought, why not? And everytime I got another coupon, I bought the next book.

[Leea, Escape Artist]

KMM Fever series is really good but vastly different than Outlander. Mac is an amazing character transformation to watch and Moning builds this whole different world. The good thing about this series is all the books are out and so you can get some closure. Me I had to wait for the final book - it was painful.

[Carren]

All the Fever books that I have are in paperback form. The final book is hardcover. I'm not sure if I can wait for it to come out in paperback. If I get another coupon, maybe I'll get it.

[Lynn]

Just finished reading and loved it! I saw someone recommend it here in the group and I'm really glad I gave it a try...so thanks!

[Terry (Ter05 TwiMoms/ MundieMoms)]

I either have this on my tbr shelf by my recliner or have it ordered. I know it is close! (On a Highland Shore)

[Leea, Escape Artist]

I love love loved that book Lynn!! Glad you did too.

[Laura]

Lynn wrote: "Just finished reading and loved it! I saw someone recommend it here in the group and I'm really glad I gave it a try...so thanks!"

Glad you liked it!! I suggest you read Rivals for the Crown! You'll see some of the characters are back and it's a really great read! I can't decide if I live OAHS better or rivals :)

[Lynn]

Ooo thanks for the recommondation Laura, I'll give Rivals for the Crown a read!

[Teresita]

I just finished reading THE TEA ROSE and the sequel to it THE WINTER ROSE and I thought they were GREAT. But I liked the first one better (The Tea Rose). I could not put that book down. At one point I was up til 2am reading it because the main characters were separated for a long time and Like Jamie and Claire in Outlander's VOYAGER I wanted to read til they were reunited or saw each other again. I am so glad I read these books.

[Terry (Ter05 TwiMoms/ MundieMoms)]

I put The Tea Rose on my tbr list.

[Laura]

Terry (Ter05 TwiMoms/ MundieMoms) wrote: "I have The Winter Sea sitting here to read and just ordered On A Highland Shore. I have read The White Mare and I think gave it three stars. It was okay. Try Juliet Marillier's books as she has ..."

I'm very annoyed that I can't find a nook version for "The White Mare" dying to read it :(

[Laura]

Teresita wrote: "I just finished reading THE TEA ROSE and the sequel to it THE WINTER ROSE and I thought they were GREAT. But I liked the first one better (The Tea Rose). I could not put that book down. At one poin..."

Glad you mentioned this!! I still have not been able to get into The Tea Rose. Will give it another shot!

[Terry (Ter05 TwiMoms/ MundieMoms)]

I recently finished The Winter Seaand did a review - gave it five stars.

[Leea, Escape Artist]

I loved "the White Mare" but I read it in paperback.. good luck finding in in ebook form.
* I know Terry did not like it as much :)

[Terry (Ter05 TwiMoms/ MundieMoms)]

I didn't hate it but it was kind of boring. It had similarities to the Marillier books which I love and just did not measure up to them at all for me - same era - Druids and priestesses and I like that theme.

[Laura]

Leea wrote: "I loved "the White Mare" but I read it in paperback.. good luck finding in in ebook form.
* I know Terry did not like it as much :)"

I don't think there is an ebook form for this :( I looked and couldn't find it.

[Laura]

Laura wrote: "Teresita wrote: "I just finished reading THE TEA ROSE and the sequel to it THE WINTER ROSE and I thought they were GREAT. But I liked the first one better (The Tea Rose). I could not put that book ..."

And the Tea Rose HAS gotten better! :)

[Terry (Ter05 TwiMoms/ MundieMoms)]

Just finished On a Highland Shore and it is good. A time period before Outlander but it is Scotland and a good story. I did a review.