Romance, Historical or Otherwise discussion
What Are You Reading Now?
Kay wrote: "Regina wrote: "Oh, I could be wrong -- I really want a book about the native american "brother" of the heroes (eek I forgot his name). "I think you're right. Her website says it's a trilogy :("
I don't think Defiant is the last book. I remember Clare saying Joseph and Wentworth were getting a book.
Stacia - I feel the same - struggling that is. I think I need to read another book :/
I think I'll put
back on the shelf and read
. Here's to hoping it gets better.
I feel like I keep putting books back. The one I finished last night was a complete and semi-ranty 1 star for me and I only finished it because it was a buddy read that had been planned for a while.
I feel like that, too. I have so many books on my currently-reading shelf but after these last 3 books which I gave 2 stars to, I think I need to find something that can get me back on track.
Stacia (the hype killer) wrote: "Kay wrote: "Thanks! I will have to get to it eventually. I'm just hoping one day I will find a series like Vampire Academy and Dmitri! ..."I think it's funny you said this because the author of t..."
Ok, I really think I need to check out the Mythos series now.
Tellulah wrote: "Stacia (the hype killer) wrote: "Kay wrote: "Thanks! I will have to get to it eventually. I'm just hoping one day I will find a series like Vampire Academy and Dmitri! ..."I think it's funny you ..."
I think the Dark-Hunter books are really good, too. Have you read those?
Stacia (the hype killer) wrote: "I think it's funny you said this because the author of t..."Thanks, Stacia. I will have to get to the Lux but will pass on the Covenant series. I remember your review about how similar it is to VA.
Mythos looks like something I will like too. I really liked this author's adult UF series, Elemental Assassin.
I'm reading
. It's a short book and I'm almost done. I love this author's writing style like the past books I've read by her. So, it's no surprise that I'm enjoying this book also.
Kay wrote: "I'm reading . It's a short book and I'm almost done. I love this author's writing style like the past books I've read by her. So, it's no surprise that I'm enjoying this ..."OK--that looks hot. Is it a stand alone?
It's the first book of her new series. This author has some other good paranormal eroticas that I loved....
.
Kay wrote: "It's the first book of her new series. This author has some other good paranormal eroticas that I loved....[bookcover:Eternity and a Da..."Ooh, a series I might get a jump on. LOL I'll have to check out her other books.
I have KMM's highlander series on my list, but it's such a big commitment with so many in the series! LOL
Angie wrote: "Tellulah wrote: "Stacia (the hype killer) wrote: "Kay wrote: "Thanks! I will have to get to it eventually. I'm just hoping one day I will find a series like Vampire Academy and Dmitri! ..."I thin..."
No. I don't know those ones. I've read some of her other stuff though.
Kay, that looks like an interesting erotic short. A wolf tattoo parlor? Awesome.
Remember start with #4
and NOT with 1, 2 or 3.
Regina wrote: "Remember start with #4 and NOT with 1, 2 or 3."And then go back and read 1 2 & 3 or skip them altogether?
I would say only go back and read them if you absolutely feel like you can't get enough. The first few books (especially 1 & 2) feel very classic 'bodice-ripper' in an almost cheesy way.
What stacia said. The story arc begins with 4. And I have witnessed numerous readers start with 1 and give up after 2 or 3. Moning hit her stride at 5. But 4 is a good place to start.
Stacia (the hype killer) wrote: "Kay, that looks like an interesting erotic short. A wolf tattoo parlor? Awesome."This was a fun smutty book. Just the right amount of steam and the right amount of story. The wolf's tattoo parlor wasn't touched on too much but I have a feeling future books will revolve around this location.
Has anyone heard any good things about
or
?I'm in a paranormal-ish mood.
You guys are probably sick of me talking about Pamela Clare, but I don't care. LOLI am almost done Defiant, and I just don't want the series to end. It's so heart-breakingly perfect. All I can think is that, as cheesy as it sounds, I wish this book would have been called 'Tell Sarah I Love Her.'
P.S. It's your fault. You guys made me this way. Let this be a lesson to you--never recommend books to me. I do have a habit of going on and on and on and on...
I just finished
. Wow. When I turned the page and realized it was the last one, I swore at my poor, defenseless Kindle.(view spoiler)
Fantastic ending to the series. It ended up being my favorite, but I reserve the right to change my mind if she decides to write Joseph's book. LOL
I'll try not to commandeer any more threads with my book obsessions.
Next up is
.I am off to finally get some sleep. These books were emotional reads, and the sleep deprivation they've caused hasn't helped. :)
Hey angie that is what this thread is for!! Please discuss any and all obsessions.
Defiant was absolutely amazing. I cannot believe that I waited so long to read it. I hope she writes more historical fiction. I know it requires a lot of research and work as she writes historical romance with substance.
Angie, I wont get much reading done today... I have family coming but I hope to read a lot tomorrow :)Please share all your obsessions, I could talk about the MacKinnon Rangers any day :) I personally cannot wait for Josephs book. He's such an honorable man and he's been such a great brother the the MacKinnon's that I can't wait to see him happy too.
I'll admit that there are times in my life where living on a farm/land with my BIL's and SIL's sounds fantastic! Us sharing life, duties and not having to worry about anyone else. haha!
Regina wrote: "Defiant was absolutely amazing. I cannot believe that I waited so long to read it. I hope she writes more historical fiction. I know it requires a lot of research and work as she writes historica..."Me, too. I can't wait until I've read all of my library books and can start on her other historical series!
Leea wrote: "Angie, I wont get much reading done today... I have family coming but I hope to read a lot tomorrow :)Please share all your obsessions, I could talk about the MacKinnon Rangers any day :) I pers..."
Neither will I. :( Our system crashed at work this week, and as I work in an accounting department and we are doing our November end of month, I am working today.
I would like to read Joseph's book, too, because I think he had feelings for Sarah. I can see him in torment for lusting after Connor's wife, and I do love my angst!
I agree--sometimes I think it would be nice to live on a farm and work for what you need, letting all the frivolties go. Except for books!
Angie, I love that theme too. I think it is why to this day I still love Laura Ingalls' books, I love the Highlander theme books over say the regency era time historical romance books and why I love post-apocalyptic books -- I like the idea of survival in a way that I don't experience. I come form a very rural small town and we lived in the country but were not farmers. I totally see the pull of doing something like that. I'd love to start an organic farm and free range type animal farm and sell the meat locally, but I am confident it is a lot of hard work and a lot of potential for failure, plus even though I love the ideal of the farm life and the space of the rural area -- I don't want to give up the benefits of living in an urban area! LOL.
Yeah, my husband always jokes about when we first moved from California to San Antonio, how my BIL who was with us started freaking out because we couldn't find a starbucks. They're not on every corner when we lived there and didn't have any drive thru's. haha!A friend shared with me this website, you make personalized messages from santa. I love it because it shares the magic of this holiday is a great way for kids. I know mine were grinning and felt so special that Santa knew their names. Here is the site:
http://www.portablenorthpole.com/home
Regina wrote: "Angie, I love that theme too. I think it is why to this day I still love Laura Ingalls' books, I love the Highlander theme books over say the regency era time historical romance books and why I lo..."Regina, I'd never thought about the connection between those seemingly disparate books but you just expressed it so wonderfully. I, too, still love Laura Ingalls and post-apocalyptic and when I was a kid, books where kids had to survive in some way. I used to build houses and pretend I was trapped in the middle of nowhere in storms.
I'm reading
and it's hilarious! I love it so far!
Oh man! I need to read Wallbanger.I need to get my hands on that Pamela Clare HR series but I started her other one and haven't finished it yet.
I finished
which was sort of a comedy of manners. Lots of witty dialogue and silliness. The heroine drove me a bit nuts but it was an enjoyable read.Now I'm back to
. I'm really enjoying the role reversal here: the hero is naive while the heroine is kickass!
Jessica wrote: "I'm reading and it's hilarious! I love it so far!"This was a fun book for me! Hope you like it!
Tellulah wrote: "Regina wrote: "Angie, I love that theme too. I think it is why to this day I still love Laura Ingalls' books, I love the Highlander theme books over say the regency era time historical romance boo..."Thanks Tellulah. I did that too! I love the planning an imagining aspect. I think I thought about the connection first time last year when I was reading
to my kids at the same as I was reading several post apoc books myself. And I realized that is why I also love the Virgin River series by Carr, it has the same aspects. I also love stories and movies about rebuilding one's life by moving somewhere else. The first movie I remember loving with this theme is Murphy's Romance (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089643/) it is that one with Sally Field (it is old) and James Garner. It is kind of like a tamer movie version of Virgin River and Rough Riders, lol.DG the cover of Tangled Web is beautiful.
I am reading a ton of books this week, all on audio. I have my book club this week and we are reading
then for a challenge (Words with Friends) I am reading
and I am finishing off
-- all on audio!Then I am reading
Regina wrote: "DG the cover of Tangled Web is beautiful. "And the book turned out to be REALLY good with a unique world and different elements (he was the power, she was the muscle). I'll be reviewing it for the blog on Thursday.
Those are a lot of books you're reading, Regina! Are you listening to 'Finding the Lost'? I'm tempted by that series.
I am reading it. I like a lot about the series. I think so far
are both 3 to 3.5 stars. Surprisingly the sex scenes are not that hot although explicit. And I think some parts drag however I really like the world, the problem that needs to be worked out in each book and the mythology. So I will keep reading.
Oh I have the first book in my shelves to get from the library. I'll have to move it up!
For me it is a series that I don't need to rush to the next one.
Leea, I haven't even had a chance to start the second Julie James book yet! :(
I've finished reading
by Charlotte Rogan yesterday. The Lifeboat is the debut novel of author Charlotte Rogan. It is a compelling, gripping and extremely thought-provoking tale. This novel tells the story of survival at its most basic level. It explores human nature and morality. It shows what happens to people while they are fighting to stay alive. The novel is a psychological thriller really. The book is very well-written. I really loved the author's writing style. I was completely engrossed in this novel from the very first page. The way in which Charlotte Rogan describes the moral decisions the characters have to make is quiet chilling.My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Now I'm halfway through
by Sophie Kinsella.
Angie wrote: "Leea, I haven't even had a chance to start the second Julie James book yet! :("Me either and i'm not sure if it's what I want to read right now. I'm trying to finish
. I'm about 87% done and I really want to finish it. Would you be bummed if I didn't read it with you? Ahh, i'm so sorry!
Kay wrote: "It's the first book of her new series. This author has some other good paranormal eroticas that I loved....
[bookcover:Eternity and a Da..."Ahhh! You have talked about this series before and it finally clicks for me. I need to move this up. :)
Leea wrote: "Angie wrote: "Leea, I haven't even had a chance to start the second Julie James book yet! :("Me either and i'm not sure if it's what I want to read right now. I'm trying to finish [bookcover:Doub..."
LOL...I'll do my best to survive! ;)
Regina...I hope you can get to it soon. I just really click with that author (also her other name JA Saare) a lot and I know some don't. So, I really hope you like it.I finished reading
and it wasn't that great for me. I'm not sure what to read next.
Marcella wrote: "I have no idea Laura. I was hoping the next couple days."Hey, Marcella. Did you find out when the group read for the About That Night was going to start?
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Ooh, that one's on my list. How did you like it?"
Actually for me it was my favorite of the Cynster series so far. I've been reading one a month with some friends. Something about Chillingworth, he didn't annoy me as bad as the other men have so far lol. I gave it 3.5 Stars, it was a pretty good read. :)