What HQNs are you reading right now?

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

V, you know I stalk your reviews to find some interesting books to read!

I haven't read SK yet. I know I have some that I will get around to eventually.

Looking forward to reading TBBB by AG.

[Kouk]

Sometimes a book sounds really good and you don't enjoy it!
Doesn't mean you've got bad taste.

If a book doesn't grab me after a certain number of pages i quit.
Life is too short to read a book that's obviously not for me!

I do have to say that all of my firsts HP's were good reads but i guess, i got pickier after a while!

[Leona]

I am just starting AG's The Brazillian's Blackmail Bargain....Looks really hot. I have already read AG's Ruthlessly Bedded, Forcibly Wedded ***** 5 stars...loved it. I finished this weekend The French Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress ****4.5 star read. She is quickly becoming a favorite author of mine. I actually emailed her a question about why one of her books was not available in the States..and if it was planning to be released and she replied herself so quickly!.. She seems very nice.

[Aruana]

I'm going through a bit of a bad patch at the moment. I've had two "bad" ones in a row now and now I'm "off". Maybe I need to take a break?

[Leona]

I know what you mean...I felt that way a couple of week's ago.....it can happen.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

Oh, I loved Ruthlessly Bedded, Leona. Glad you did too.

Aruana, I hope your reading slump ends soon!

[Kouk]

Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Oh, I loved Ruthlessly Bedded, Leona. Glad you did too.

Aruana, I hope your reading slump ends soon!"

I loved that book too!

Hope you read a nice HP again soon Aruana!

[Aruana]

Ladies, I wanted to hear what you guys think of Sandra Marton's writing? I don't see her mentioned a lot. I went through a Sandra Marton Phase. Glommed a lot of her books.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

I like her books, but I've noticed the she tends to have heroes that are too alpha for her heroines. I like her when I'm in the mood. I loved a few of her older books.

[Leona]

Aruana, her two latest books...Not For Sale and The Real Rio D'Aquila. Sandra Marton are both 5 star reads. The latter is a series about the Orsini family that is supposedly pretty good.

[Leona]

I just finished The Sicilian's Mistress by LG. Wow, wow, wow, a 4.5 star for me, even though I am not an amnesia fan. Somehow the amnesia plot/storyline just doesn't work for me. But this has an incredible twist and is done really well. There were a couple of times I wanted to just smack the H and h....but then again, it is an LG. LOL!!!

[Leona]

I am thinking of starting The Ultimate Betrayal by MR. I am a huge MR fan...No one does angst like her. But this one seems like it could really be over the top. Could you ladies give me your thoughts. Is this one you would recommend? Is it on you Keeper shelf?

[Romance Lover]

Leona wrote: "I am thinking of starting The Ultimate Betrayal by MR. I am a huge MR fan...No one does angst like her. But this one seems like it could really be over the top. Could you ladies give me your tho..."

I absolutely recommend it. You will love it! It has a lot of angst, but you won't regret it. It's a classic HP read.

[Leona]

Thank you!

[3meg]

Leopa, I love that book as well. I think I finished and turned it over and began reading it again...

[Leona]

3meg, thank you..ok, two back to back extreme positives equates to an immediate download! ; - )

[Aruana]

Leona wrote: "Aruana, her two latest books...Not For Sale and The Real Rio D'Aquila. Sandra Marton are both 5 star reads. The latter is a series about the Orsini family that is supposedly pretty good."

I loved these two books. I'm a big fan of her, but she can sometimes be a bit hit or miss : more hit than miss though.

[Rebecca]

Aruana wrote: "Ladies, I wanted to hear what you guys think of Sandra Marton's writing? I don't see her mentioned a lot. I went through a Sandra Marton Phase. Glommed a lot of her books."

I've read a couple of hers and really liked them.

[Kate]

Aruana wrote: "Ladies, I wanted to hear what you guys think of Sandra Marton's writing? I don't see her mentioned a lot. I went through a Sandra Marton Phase. Glommed a lot of her books."

I think almost all of the SM books I've read were part of the Orsini series, and I enjoyed them. I rate most of her books between 3-4 stars.

[Leona]

Just finished The Ultimate Betrayal. *****5 stars. Ladies, thank you for the recommend! Wow!

[Aruana]

Guys, I'm running out of authors. I'm very conservative when it comes to my M&B authors. I tend to stick to a couple and I'm not too adventurous to try new ones.

You by now probably know who my faves are. Top 3: Annie West, Abby Green and Jane Porter. Also love Sarah Morgan, Melanie Millburne, Lynne Graham, Michelle Reid, Jaqueline Baird

How's Anne Oliver, Kate Hewitt and Maisey Yates? I've only read about 2 Yates'. Was okay. Not a big fan of Chantele Shaw, but maybe you guys can recommend some of their books. I like strong, alpha males. Abby Green-alphas.

How is: Kate Walker, Anne McAllister, Susan Stephens, Catherine George, Susanne James, Kate Hardy, Kimberly Lang, Kim Lawrence etc.

I'm not a big Trish Morey fan. Sharon Kendrick is very hit and miss.

I do like the new Ellis author and Conder.

Please help!

[Tracie]

I just looked back over my HP shelf and I think I need to branch out on authors a bit too.

I've read His Miracle Baby (Passion) by Kate Walker and liked that.

If you like the Extras then Heidi Rice was good.

By Kate Hewitt, The Man Who Could Never Love was decent.

Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence was also good.

I loved The S Before Ex by Mira Lynn Kelly.

I also read a book by Jennie Lucas that was good.

Looking over my shelf I may have only read 1 or 2 books by some authors. If I read 2 them sometimes one I would enjoy and the other would just be meh.

So I don't have enough to actually say if this author or that is pretty consistent other than those I've read a bunch of which were in your faves list.

[Kouk]

Aruana wrote: "Guys, I'm running out of authors. I'm very conservative when it comes to my M&B authors. I tend to stick to a couple and I'm not too adventurous to try new ones.

You by now probably know who my ..."



Have you read yet?

A lot of our members liked it!
Myself included.

Which books have you read by Maisey Yates?

I really enjoyed:

[Leona]

Ladies, I would like to try my hand at Jacqueline Bard. Can you give me some of your favorite books by her?

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

Aruana, you might try India Grey. She has an Annie West and Abby Green angst/passion vibe to her writing. I also agree with Kouk's recommend of Kelly Hunter. I have liked Maisey Yates a lot, Kim Lawrence, and Caitlin Crews. The reviews are mixed on those three. Another favorite author of mine in this line is Susan Napier. She's not prolific of late, but a lot of her books are now available on ebook. Also, I read a book by Natasha Tate, and I think I will add her to the ranks of authors to watch. Also Lynn Raye Harris. Jenny Lucas tends to be on the melodramatic side, but she has some good books.

I have read Nicola Marsh and she's a good writer too.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

Leona, I liked Untamed Italian, Blackmailed Innocent by Baird a lot. I loved how the heroine was quite indifferent to the hero. A nice change!

[Aruana]

Thank you ladies!

I have The Inherited Bride and Girl on a Diamond Pedestal by Maisey Yates. I think I should give The Inherited Bride a reread.

I've not been a big fan of Lucy Monroe. I'm just looking at some I have here: For Duty's Sake is one and then there is Chantelle Shaw : His Unknown Heir.

I love Lynn Raye Harris. She is on my keeper list.

I'm not really a fan of the Extras .........

I will just have to get out of my comfort zone and try some new things.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

Aruana, I was in a similar boat. I actually shied away from the Modern Heat line because I viewed them as too Sex and the City like. I have found some good books in that line, even though I don't read all of them.

[Aruana]

Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Leona, I liked Untamed Italian, Blackmailed Innocent by Baird a lot. I loved how the heroine was quite indifferent to the hero. A nice change!"

Yes, this one is good. I have so many of her books. They are all KEEPERS. Very seldom that I am disappointed in her, but her older stuff is better than her newer stuff.

[Aruana]

Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Aruana, I was in a similar boat. I actually shied away from the Modern Heat line because I viewed them as too Sex and the City like. I have found some good books in that line, even though I don't r..."

Yes, that's it exactly - very Sex and The City and believe it or not, I was never a massive fan of it. Haven't even seen the two movies.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

I used to watch it, and then I realized I really disliked all the characters. Last thing I want to do is read a romance with characters like them!

[Leona]

Aruana, I don't know if you have tried LM's The Greek Tycoon's Ultimatum, The Greek's Innocent Virgin and the The Billionaire's Pregnant Mistress. All three were really enjoyable reads. She can be a little hit or miss...but these three were very good. Very alpha..hot hero's, without being TSTL!

[Leona]

Aruana, I forgot The Scorsolini Marriage Bargain and The Sheikh's Bartered Bride...another two really good books by Lucy Monroe!

[Leona]

Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "Leona, I liked Untamed Italian, Blackmailed Innocent by Baird a lot. I loved how the heroine was quite indifferent to the hero. A nice change!"

Thank you Lady D.....I did read that and gave it 5 stars...loved the heroine too! Any others you would recommend?

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

Hmm. I think Raul's Revenge was pretty good.

[Aruana]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

I still have this Julia James to read - I am liking it!

Will have to get to the second hand bookshop!

[LoveRomance]

Just finished The Sicilian's Mistress by Lynne Graham and LOVED it. Best HP I've read in a while. Now scanning old posts to see what other good recs you all have made . . .

[Romance Lover]

Aruana wrote: "Thanks for all the suggestions.

I still have this Julia James to read - I am liking it!

Will have to get to the second hand bookshop!"

What do you think about the hero? I still want to kiss him and hug him tight!

[Leona]

LoveRomance wrote: "Just finished The Sicilian's Mistress by Lynne Graham and LOVED it. Best HP I've read in a while. Now scanning old posts to see what other good recs you all have made . . ."

I loved the Sicilian's Mistress!!!!!! One of the Best HP's I have read.

[Vashti]

Loved that one too Ladies.

[Aruana]

Demetra wrote: "Aruana wrote: "Thanks for all the suggestions.

I still have this Julia James to read - I am liking it!

Will have to get to the second hand bookshop!"

Wh..."

Just finished it! Yeah, a great Hero. I felt the pain and angst in this one. Ben was a cute kid.

My faith has been restored.

Thanks ladies.

[Leona]

Just finished The Greek Tycoon's Love-Child ***** 4.5 stars!

[Verity]

I still have TGTLC in dead tree, somewhere on the bottom of TBR skyscraper.

Have only read a few JBs & didn't like :
@ the spaniard's pleasure
His inherited bride
The valentine child
Nothing changes love

Lurved :
Shattered trust
Passionate betrayal
Dark desiring

[Leona]

Thank you Verity! You're Lurved ones look great.

Ladies, I have a question......I just finished Aristides' Convenient Wife (Mediterranean Marriage). When I was young (oh so long ago) Marriage of Convenience meant no conjugal rights....Obviously, the definition has changed....LOL.. What do you think it means?

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

I always thought it meant not emotional involvement (probably not sexual either). I remember the hero usually wanting to modify that part of it in a lot of the older books I read.

[Leona]

Lady D...thats' what I thought. I looked up the def.

Definition: A marriage of convenience is a marriage between two people for practical or financial reasons and not for love or intimacy.

Lesson learned to our heroine's...don't assume it means no sex...always read the fine print!

[Romance Lover]

Verity wrote: "Lurved :
Shattered trust
Passionate betrayal
Dark desiring "

Oh, Shattered Trust!!!!! I loved it!!!! A classic one.

[Aruana]

Reading by Abby Green. I am loving it! Man, I just love her H/h combos. Rocco, is alpha, but not an *sshole.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Harlequin Presents are my crack!]

Leona said: Definition: A marriage of convenience is a marriage between two people for practical or financial reasons and not for love or intimacy.

Lesson learned to our heroine's...don't assume it means no sex...always read the fine print!

Exactly!

[Jacqueline J]

Aruana wrote: "Reading by Abby Green. I am loving it! Man, I just love her H/h combos. Rocco, is alpha, but not an *sshole."

I love the new M&B covers. It almost makes me want to import my HPs just to get the nice covers. This book looks pretty good.