What Are You Reading May 9?

[Okie]

I'm starting this week with Veronica Roth's DIVERGENT.

[Manda]

I finally started Julie Anne Long's What I Did For a Duke over the weekend and am loving it. But I'm taking my time to savor every word.

[Okie]

I've yet to read JAL's What I Did For A Duke, Manda. It's in my tbr pile but I've got all these others that keep jumping up to the front. I'm moving JAL's to my nightstand so I can start on it this weekend!

[Manda]

It's really good. Worth moving up the pile:)

[Dls]

I really liked it even though it didn't have the "ordinary people" flavor I like ao much about her work.

[Janga]

I loved What I Did for a Duke. It's one of my fave reads for 2011. And I guess I'm a less fastidious reader than some because I didn't see all the errors a few readers are complaining about.

I'm reading Karen White's 10 Beach Street and am totally caught up in the mysteries and loving the lyrical prose.

[Manda]

Janga wrote: "I loved What I Did for a Duke. It's one of my fave reads for 2011. And I guess I'm a less fastidious reader than some because I didn't see all the errors a few readers are complaining about.


I suspect some of those readers are impossible to please.

[Irisheyes]

Read a few Cheryl St. John's - THE DOCTOR'S WIFE, THE LAWMAN'S BRIDE and THE PREACHER'S DAUGHTER. They're referred to as the "Harvey Girls" trilogy. I really enjoyed them all. TDW was my favorite - Caleb was an awesome beta hero.

[Janga]

That should be Karen White's The Beach Trees. Ten Beach Road is Wendy Wax's new release, which I also plan to read soon. Why did two Georgia writers have to have books released the same month with "Beach" in the title?

[Aly is so frigging bored]

Reading "Claimed by the Higlander" byJulianne MacLean. After this I think i'll continue the Bodyguard series byCindy Gerard

[Theresa]

Yay for JAL and Julianne MacLean! I loved both What I Did for a Duke and Claimed By the Highlander.

This week I've finished my foray into Connie Willis/sci fi and am back on Sarah MacLean's numbers series. Mostly done with Ten Ways, and Eleven Scandals is up next! Anyone know what/when Sarah's next release will be? I couldn't find it on her site.

[Aly is so frigging bored]

<by Sarah MacLean

The first book in Sarah MacLean's new FALLEN ANGELS series.


Expected publication: December 27th 2011>>

[Theresa]

Thanks, Aly! That's awesome. And now I see that it's listed on Goodreads (I should have checked here first!). Looks like another to add to my pre-order list...

[Dls]

Just read the school of essential ingredients. I really loved it.

[Pj]

Dls wrote: "Just read the school of essential ingredients. I really loved it."

Yay! I love hearing about new people who have enjoyed this book. I've been spreading the word since I finished the final page 14 months ago.

[Pj]

I just finished Warrior Of The Isles by Debbie Mazzuca, I enjoy this author's voice. This is her second book and is a medieval, set in the Highlands of Scotland and the Enchanted Isles ruled by the Fae.

[Aly is so frigging bored]

Finished the prequel to the Iron Duke, didn't like it. Started Rebellious Desire by J. Garwood.

[Theresa]

Aly ~Thanatos~ wrote: "Finished the prequel to the Iron Duke, didn't like it. Started Rebellious Desire by J. Garwood."

Have you read The Iron Duke? If so, how'd you like it? I haven't read much steampunk, but I heard such good things about TID that I bought it. Haven't yet read it, though.

[Aly is so frigging bored]

Haven't read it either but as I said read the prequel. It's just not me. I like her style but that thing with steel,titanium or whatever limbs and slavery and stupid ass monsters(giant shark and kraken, really?!) just puts me of(the steel body parts the most). Maybe you'll like 'em Theresa but I don't...

[Dls]

I read TID first and was blown away even though the monsters etc didn't really appeal. I liked the prequel but think I probably would not have if I read it first.

[Okie]

Aly- When I first started reading the Iron Duke, I wasn't sure about the steampunk but by the end, it really grew on me.

Loved Roth's YA DIVERGENT and I'm now making my way through Dark Visions by L.J. Smith

[Naima]

I'm totally late to the scene but I've been reading Roxanne St. Claire's Gaurdian Angelinos books and they are sooooooo good.

I just finished Face of Danger. Can't wait for more in the series.

I've been meaning to try the Iron Duke as there's been so much buzz.

[Manda]

Naima wrote: "I'm totally late to the scene but I've been reading Roxanne St. Claire's Gaurdian Angelinos books and they are sooooooo good.

Have you read the Bullet Catchers series yet, Nai? They are just as fun. And sexy. But I'm totally with you. Can't wait for the next Angelino book:)

I finished WHAT I DID FOR A DUKE and loved it as I suspected I would. JAL is so wonderful. That she can go from the high stakes mystery/drama of Perils of Pleasure, to a totally character-driven story like WIDFAD blows my mind.

Now I'm back to Kylie Brant's DEADLY DREAMS, which I put down a week or so ago.

[Naima]

Manda, I haven't read the Bullet Catcher series but now I will! Do they need to be read in order or can I start with the Angelino/Rossi NY cousin's book?

And, What I did for a Duke is wonderful. One of the best books I've read this year.

[Manda]

Well, I read the Bullet Catchers way out of order. But they are probably better if you do them in order. Just for the continuity/relationship connections. They're split into trilogies. You could start with Johnny's if you want. It's TAKE ME TONIGHT. Very good book:)

[Janga]

I second Manda's rec for the Bullet Catchers, Nai. The romantic suspense authors I read number in the single didgets, but I love Roxanne St. Claire's books. And it was my first Bullet Catcher that hooked me. She's an autobuy for me now.

I loved Karen White's The Beach Trees. I'll be reviewing it for The Romance Dish soon.

[Janga]

Squee! I just got Miranda Neville's August release, The Amorous Education of Celia Seaton from NetGalley. I'm so-o-o excited!

[Dls]

I tried Touch of a Thief again and gave up. Not for me at all. Reading My Favorite Countess.