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Wow, I can't imagine an author not caring about her readers' opinions. Then again, maybe those who don't like the triangle are outnumbered by those who DO like it -- or at least those who don't mind it?
Melodie wrote: "Barb wrote: "Melissa wrote: "The last cozy I read was Red Velvet Cupcake Murder, which really annoyed me with the triangle that won't end."I wonder if the author isn't aware of all the complaint..."
I'm curious Melodie - What was her reply to you??
Becky wrote: "Melodie wrote: "Barb wrote: "Melissa wrote: "The last cozy I read was Red Velvet Cupcake Murder, which really annoyed me with the triangle that won't end."I wonder if the author isn't aware of a..."
It was something really kind of stupid sounding, like she couldn't make up Hannah's mind for her, so however long it took. I was completely dumbfounded and should have stopped reading the books then!
Finished
The Homicide Hustle: A Ballroom Dance Mystery and really liked it. I'm not sure why I like this series so much as the heroine is not the type of character I usually like.
❂ Jennifer wrote: "Heidi (trust me) wrote: "Susie in KS wrote: "Just finished 
and 
"Yay for Ghost Ship. I want book three to come out!!"
From our lips..."
And of course you all know I'm right behind you cheering for a 3rd in this series! Seriously. I'm like stalking the author on Facebook and everything :)
Melodie wrote: "Finished The Homicide Hustle: A Ballroom Dance Mystery and really liked it. I'm not sure why I like this series so much as the he..."I'm glad you like this series. I've been "looking" at it.
Melodie wrote: "Becky wrote: "Melodie wrote: "Barb wrote: "Melissa wrote: "The last cozy I read was Red Velvet Cupcake Murder, which really annoyed me with the triangle that won't end."I wonder if the author is..."
Well if SHE can't make up Hannah's mind then nobody can!! wow!!
Melodie wrote: "It was something really kind of stupid sounding, like she couldn't make up Hannah's mind for her, so however long it took. I was completely dumbfounded"Wow ... just ... wow! Maybe the readers will have to make up Hannah's mind for her then!
I just finished
and thought it was pretty cute. Now on to Truly, Madly :)
Bandmama wrote: "I just finished and thought it was pretty cute. Now on to Truly, Madly :)"Oh, I love Lucy Valentine! I think you will, too!
Bandmama wrote: "I just finished and thought it was pretty cute. Now on to Truly, Madly :)"Yet another freebie book you are ahead of me on now (Cutthroat business). Hope you enjoy Truly Madly!
p.s. keep stalking the Haunting Jordan author so you can give me an update when book 3 is done :)
Just finished
. I loved this book...actually I love all her books :)
Heidi (trust me) wrote: "Bandmama wrote: "I just finished and thought it was pretty cute. Now on to Truly, Madly :)"Yet another freebie book you are ahead of me on now (Cutthroat..."
She has another series out that she started
and from what I can tell book 2 of that series will be the next one released, then a "second" book later this year. I'm hoping said "second" book release will be about Jordan.Has anyone else read this other series? I'm tempted.
Lucy
Bandmama wrote: "I just finished and thought it was pretty cute. Now on to Truly, Madly :)"The Savannah Martin series was one of those (for me) that I had to read one right after the other. The chemistry between Rafe and Savannah just hooked me in something fierce.
I've not read the Killing Tide series by P.J. Alderman - the premise doesn't hook me nearly as much as the Jordan series. I'm at work now, but when I get home I'll check out her Facebook page and perhaps start stalking her as well. :D
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Melodie wrote: "Bandmama wrote: "I just finished and thought it was pretty cute. Now on to Truly, Madly :)"Oh, I love Lucy Valentine! I think you will, too!"
Thank you for sharing with me. I think your review was the first one I saw and thought well dang - there's another one I have to read lol. One of my new bosses shamelessly brought me an uh, paranormal romance that I'm going to finish first.
You know . . . . for my boss :)
❂ Jennifer wrote: "Bandmama wrote: "I just finished and thought it was pretty cute. Now on to Truly, Madly :)"The Savannah Martin series was one of those (for me) that I ha..."
I loved the chemistry there too and the mystery surrounding Rafe and trying to figure him out is killing me ..... in a good way.
The later books get even better, I swear! (Although I'm guessing not as "better" as er, "The Darkest Night" - you dedicated employee you!)
❂ Jennifer wrote: "The later books get even better, I swear! (Although I'm guessing not as "better" as er, "The Darkest Night" - you dedicated employee you!)"mwahahaha. That made me laugh. I think I read like 1 romance for every 25 cozies but I must admit I enjoy them too lol.
I've tried to read a few romances, cuz I do enjoy some "tension" - but I think I like it more when it's secondary to the plot instead of the plot itself. Every time I've tried to read a romance it just feels too predictable and ultimately I've felt a bit let down by the end...
I just finished Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris.
I just finished reading Christmas at The Mysterious Bookshop. I know, odd time to read a Christmas oriented book but it came to my attention so I read it while I was thinking about it. It is a collection of 17 short stories. I'm not a real short story fan but I do like bibliomysteries and these stories all center around a real bookstore in NYC called "The Mysterious Bookshop" (of course, what else would it be called lol). It was a 3 star for me.
Just finished
and
and enjoyed them both.
Just finished
and I think that Prozac is probably my favorite fictional pet from all the books I have read.
❂ Jennifer wrote: "I've tried to read a few romances, cuz I do enjoy some "tension" - but I think I like it more when it's secondary to the plot instead of the plot itself. Every time I've tried to read a romance it..."We seem to like similar books Jennifer and I only like certain romances - have you reading anything by Sarah Addison Allen or Kristan Higgins???
Bandmama wrote: "❂ Jennifer wrote: "Bandmama wrote: "I just finished and thought it was pretty cute. Now on to Truly, Madly :)"The Savannah Martin series was one of thos..."
Ugh! Now I need to move that series up my tbr pile because both you and Jennifer love it!
Melissa wrote: "Just finished and I think that Prozac is probably my favorite fictional pet from all the books I have read."I like Prozac as well :)
Heidi (trust me) wrote: "Bandmama wrote: "❂ Jennifer wrote: "Bandmama wrote: "I just finished and thought it was pretty cute. Now on to Truly, Madly :)"The Savannah Martin serie..."
I think I have one of these on my Kindle, so now I have to check, too!
Susie in KS wrote: "Just finished . I loved this book...actually I love all her books :)"I love both series I've read by her. I need to find and read the gardening series at some point.
Susie in KS wrote: "Just finished . I loved this book...actually I love all her books :)"Got this one coming up next, Susie! I'm sure I'll love it, too!
I just finished read Aunt Dimity's Death. I put it off thinking I wasn't going to enjoy it , but I loved it!
Heidi (trust me) wrote: "We seem to like similar books Jennifer and I only like certain romances - have you reading anything by Sarah Addison Allen or Kristan Higgins??? ..."Heidi - I've had my eye on Garden Spells for ages, but haven't yet read it. Any particular recommendations from either of these authors?
Jennifer Garden Spells is a good one (kind of reminds me of that movie Practical Magic) -- as far as Kristan Higgins I loved Just One of the Guys
- if you read either of them let me know!
Just finished
. I enjoyed it tremendously, but was surprised by the ending. I'll very curious to see what the next installment brings.
❂ Jennifer wrote: "I've tried to read a few romances, cuz I do enjoy some "tension" - but I think I like it more when it's secondary to the plot instead of the plot itself. Every time I've tried to read a romance it..."I know what you mean. Some of the women are just plain stupid predictable if you ask me :). And I agree about it being the secondary piece of the plot.
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Heidi (trust me) wrote: "Bandmama wrote: "❂ Jennifer wrote: "Bandmama wrote: "I just finished and thought it was pretty cute. Now on to Truly, Madly :)"The Savannah Martin serie..."
You and Melody will like it I think :)
Yay Bandmama - and I got it for free which makes it even better!
Yay! I do have it on my Kindle! Think I'll try and start it this weekend!
I just finished
End Me a Tenor and really enjoyed it! Joelle Charbonneau has quickly become a favorite of mine between this series and her Rebecca Robbins books. Have an ARC for her YA dystopian that comes out in June that I plan to start tomorrow. If you're looking for a new author, don't hesitate to try this woman's books!
Just finished
. It was okay
Melodie wrote: "Yay! I do have it on my Kindle! Think I'll try and start it this weekend!"Heidi (trust me) wrote: "Yay Bandmama - and I got it for free which makes it even better!"
I'm with Bandmama on this one - I think both of you will like the series quite a bit. Edgier than her Do-it-yourself series. In fact I might do a re-read while waiting for my newest batch of cozies to arrive. :)
ETA: Thought I'd add that I'm talking about the series as a whole - I devoured them one after the other, so the whole 5 or 6 books sorta blend into one... But they get better with each book, I think. :)
Heidi (trust me) wrote: "Jennifer Garden Spells is a good one (kind of reminds me of that movie Practical Magic) -- as far as Kristan Higgins I loved Just One of the Guys - if you re..."Well since Practical Magic on one of my fav movies, I'll start with Garden Spells... Ordering now... :)
Just finished Death of a Kitchen Diva. It was not great, but fun to read on my iPhone when I had nothing else to do, like waiting in line at the grocery store, etc. :) 
I think next I'm gonna read a paranormal cozy, anyone have any good recommendations? I really enjoyed No Rest for the Wiccan.
camille wrote: "Just finished Death of a Kitchen Diva. It was not great, but fun to read on my iPhone when I had nothing else to do, like waiting in line at the grocery store, etc. :) [bookcover:Death of a Kitc..."
OMG read Haunting Jordan if you have not read it yet.
Bandmama wrote: "camille wrote: "Just finished Death of a Kitchen Diva. It was not great, but fun to read on my iPhone when I had nothing else to do, like waiting in line at the grocery store, etc. :) [bookcover..."
Oh I haven't, it looks good! Thanks for the recommendation. :)
Just finished Out of Circulation by Miranda James. Loved this new edition to a great series. Can't wait for the next adventure for Charlie and Diesel.
❂ Jennifer wrote: "Heidi (trust me) wrote: "Jennifer Garden Spells is a good one (kind of reminds me of that movie Practical Magic) -- as far as Kristan Higgins I loved Just One of the Guys[bookcover:Just One of the ..."Oh yay! I hope you like it *crosses fingers* Sarah Addison Allen books always make me feel happy.
Bandmama wrote: "camille wrote: "Just finished Death of a Kitchen Diva. It was not great, but fun to read on my iPhone when I had nothing else to do, like waiting in line at the grocery store, etc. :) [bookcover..."
hahahaha I second that rec
Heidi (awesome group member) wrote: "Oh yay! I hope you like it *crosses fingers* Sarah Addison Allen books always make me feel happy...."Well that's a great recommendation in itself! I don't like books that make me cry! :)
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I wonder if the author isn't aware of all the complaints about the n..."
She didn't care a few books ago, as evidenced by the reply I got from her when I e-mailed her about it. Maybe she's starting to change her mind now? One can only hope!