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[Rachel the Book Harlot]

I finished , which was just okay, and now I'm starting by Kathy Altman.

[Joan]

I am reading Touch Of Crimson , by Slvia Day. I'm in the mood for paranormal again.

[Joan]

Marcella wrote: "A.G. wrote: "I'm reading "The Perfect Play" by Jaci Burton and "Double Play" by Jill Shalvis."

I really liked The Perfect Play. It was way hot. The other two in the series were a lot better. I ..."

I agree. I've read all four and wow they are smokin' LOL But the covers are amazing! The next book looks good too. I hate having to wait till March ;(

[Marcella]

Joan wrote: "I am reading Touch Of Crimson , by Slvia Day. I'm in the mood for paranormal again."

I read this one Joan and I just loved it. Which reminds me, I have to check when the next book is coming out.

[Marcella]

Joan wrote: "I am reading Touch Of Crimson , by Slvia Day. I'm in the mood for paranormal again."

I read this one Joan and I just loved it. Which reminds me, I have to check when the next book is coming out.

[Marcella]

Isn't the fourth book already out Joan?

[Leea]

I'm about 60% into and it's nothing like what I thought it would be. It's really good, you can tell the author is still working out her writing but I'm really enjoying the story.

[Leea]

Has anyone read I keep seeing these books lately and people really like them. Just wanted to get your thoughts.

[Courtney]

I don't think I realized it, but I read the third book, and wasn't really into it. There was literally no development in the relationship between the hero and heroine. And the hero never really warms up. I don't know about the others in the series, though. After reading Ice Blue, I probably wouldn't read any of the other books in the series.

[Leea]

Hmmm... That's too bad. I might still try and read the first one.

[Courtney]

Well, if you do read it, tell me how it goes! It's one of those plots I was looking for with a strong hero but knowing how the author writes, I'm not too sure I want to delve into that. I'll be looking out for your thoughts on this one!!!

[Leea]

I've only read one book by her and it was HR... I'll let you know for sure ;)

[Marcella]

I finished reading . This was a great book. I am glad I realized this was a series and got to read their love story. So great!

[Leea]

You ready for on Monday? I'm excited!

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

Just finished and it was decent and spooky for a romantic suspense, but that isn't normally a genre I'm a big fan of, so I liked it but didn't love it (only because of my preferences). Fans of the genre might enjoy the book.

[Marcella]

Leea wrote: "You ready for on Monday? I'm excited!"

I sure am! I am excited too. Can't wait to see what happens next.

[Courtney]

Regina - Actually, I was mixing up with ! I find Mona Lisa Awakening pretty similar to Kiss of Shadows.

[Patricia]

Someone please tell me how to add the picture of the book I am currently reading. Thanks.

:)

Love Ya!

Tricia

[Courtney]

Patricia - just click on the "add book/author" right above the box where you type your comment and at the bottom of the box that appears, click on "cover" and search for your book. Hope that helps!

I'm now halfway through and I'm loving it! What a surprise too because I didn't think I would like where this book was going. I love Amber!

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I read the Colorado Mtn Series and now I'm readying the Rock Chick Series both by Kristen Ashley

[Regina]

Courtney wrote: "Patricia - just click on the "add book/author" right above the box where you type your comment and at the bottom of the box that appears, click on "cover" and search for your book. Hope that helps!..."

Courtney then you are home free! If you haven't read the other series that I believe are the inspirations for that series, then you can just sit back and enjoy. :)

[Regina]

I am stumped as to what to start next. I want it to be a fast and easy read with romance. Here is what I am thinking:

[Leea]

I didn't know you started the Grace Valley series, is it any good?

I say if you want romance with sex :) go with One Reckless Summer. Thoughtless has sex but tons of drama, TONS.

Nine rules is also fun, I can't remember what I didn't like about it. Guess, i need to go and reread my own review. lol!

[Kay]

Regina, I really liked 9 Rules, One Reckless Summer and Between the Lines. These are all very fast and easy reads. The romance in Between the Lines doesn't get resolved until the following book tho.

I'm looking for a sweet fast romance too....I'm still searching.

[Leea]

Finished and I liked it. The author is still fine tuning her writing skills and parts were choppy but in the end I connected with the characters and can't wait to read the next book.

[Regina]

Haha -- thanks, I knew I could count on both of you! I think I will do One Reckless Summer. :) And then do one of the others later.

Oops, I should have said this one Leea -- I haven't started it yet.

[Regina]

Leea wrote: "Finished and I liked it. The author is still fine tuning her writing skills and parts were choppy but in the end I connected with the characters and can't..."

Oh that is good to read! Is it indie published?

ETA: Just answered my own question. :) Looks like it is!

[Kay]

Oh that book does sound good, Leea. Great review too.

I finished which was cute and also finished ...a quickie read.

I'm off to a kid's bday party soon...I hope everyone is having a good Sunday.

[Leea]

Regina wrote: "Haha -- thanks, I knew I could count on both of you! I think I will do One Reckless Summer. :) And then do one of the others later.

Oops, I should have said this one Leea [bookcover:Deep in the..."

We should read it together, Regina. If you're interested?

[Leea]

Thanks Kay! Yeah, she's independently published - I love those authors ;)

She has another series, I believe it's erotica that I also have and might read next week sometime.

We're hanging around the house relaxing and the boys are watching football while I read and check my email. Then i'm off to work a wedding till late tonight. We have another busy week ahead of us.

[Regina]

Leea wrote: "Regina wrote: "Haha -- thanks, I knew I could count on both of you! I think I will do One Reckless Summer. :) And then do one of the others later.

Oops, I should have said this one Leea [bookco..."

I definitely am -- when?

[Leea]

Up to you, you're the super busy one. Let me know when you'd like to read it ;)

[Rachel the Book Harlot]

Leea wrote: "Has anyone read I keep seeing these books lately and people really like them. Just wanted to get your thoughts."

Leea, I've read that one. Have you started reading it already?

[Leea]

No, I haven't started it, maybe next week. What did you think Rachel?

[Rachel the Book Harlot]

I thought it was just okay - the plot was a little weak and had some holes. I also just wanted to let you know that Bastien, the Hero, is very much an anti-hero in the beginning and there is sort of a forced seduction scene. The heroine is also very much a "damsel in distress" type.

Anyway, I'm curious to hear what you think of it when you're done.

[Leea]

What do you mean by "forces seduction?" Rape? I love anti-heros but not ones that force women.

[Marcella]

Claudia wrote: "I read the Colorado Mtn Series and now I'm readying the Rock Chick Series both by Kristen Ashley"

I read the Rock Chick series and loved it. I am about to read book 4 of the Colorado Mountain series.

[Marcella]

Claudia wrote: "I read the Colorado Mtn Series and now I'm readying the Rock Chick Series both by Kristen Ashley"

I read the Rock Chick series and loved it. I am about to read book 4 of the Colorado Mountain series.

[Courtney]

That sounds pretty similar to Ice Blue, too.

[Aoibhínn]

Yesterday I finished by Janet Evanovich. It's the tenth novel in the Stephanie Plum series. This novel had a far more serious and darker tone than the other books. It was a gripping and exciting read with an excellent plot and great characters.

Right now, I'm a couple of chapters into by Ian Serraillier. This is a re-read. I first read in when I was in school. I remember liking it but I don't remember much about the plot.

[Rachel the Book Harlot]

Courtney wrote: "That sounds pretty similar to Ice Blue, too."

The forced seduction? Yeah, my impression is that Anne Stuart's books tend to contain 3 things: damsel heroine, very dark ruthless hero, and forced seduction/borderline rape scene.

Leea, it's a weird scene because the author puts a very fine line there for the reader to decide what they want to make out of it--especially because of the heroine's reaction to it. You get a "I don't want it but I really do want it" type of scenario. I guess it's kind of like the old bodice rippers. Just be warned that the hero is really not a nice guy.

I'm going to put in spoiler tags in case you want details about the scene:

(view spoiler)[Bastien comes into the heroine's room uninvited with the intention of seducing her no matter what. The heroine tells him to leave but at the same time she's very aroused and responsive to him and takes off her dress when he tells her to. They are getting hot and heavy but when he tells her to take off her underwear she says, "get away from me", tries to push him away. He says, "no", rips off her underwear, and plunges into her. She's upset at first but then starts to get very into it. After it's over she thinks:

"She wanted to throw up. There was no question about it--she was horrified and sick inside at what had happened, and she still couldn't understand why. She hadn't said no. There was no way she could avoid that simple truth--she hadn't told him no. Whether he would have taken that for an answer was beside the point. She'd let him do that to her. And the awful, sickening thing was, she'd liked it." (hide spoiler)]

[Leea]

Hmmm?!?!? Thanks for responding and telling me all that. I'm still going to read the book and see if I like it.

Do you end up liking Bastien as a character later? So each boom is about a different couple?

[D.G.]

So my husband was out with a friend of his since this afternoon and he just called me to let me know he passed out on 42nd street and now he's in the hospital! It seems he had some shelfish and it gave him a big allergic reaction.

And now he's like...don't worry, I may be late tonight. WTH? He sounded fine but they are checking him up and what not.

[Kay]

Gah...DG...what a call to get. I hope he's okay. Is he generally allergic to shellfish? If he's talking then you know he's not short of breath. Hopefully, it's nothing too serious. Keep us updated....

[Leea]

Oh. No. I hope he's okay and keep us updated.

[D.G.]

No, he hasn't been allergic before.

He sounded pretty normal, that's why I didn't freak out. He was more annoyed than anything.

When he called, the first thing he said was 'don't be frightened' and I immediately thought he and his friend were in jail (he sounded so normal that it never occurred to me he could be sick.)

[Marcella]

I hope your husband is ok D.G. I developed an allergy to shrimp and lobster about 5 years ago. It sucks because I love shrimp.

[D.G.]

Thanks, ladies. I'm so tired! But I don't want to go to sleep until he's home.

[Regina]

Oh my goodness! Did he come home okay? I didn't know these sort of reactions could just be developed. LMAO thinking they were in jail!!

I started and finished last night it was definitely very steamy. The sex scenes are great. Some of the best I have read. The only thing that bothered me was the long internal dialogues -- I am not a fan of those. But the characters, setting, and the steam was good. :) I really like the theme of rediscovery, reinvention -- whether it is returning home or moving somewhere rugged and new (like Virgin River). It is one of my favorite themes in movies and books. So if any of you fabulous ladies know of boos that are well done in that theme, I'd love to hear about them.

[Leea]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Yeah the scene outside against the tree - um gulp!

Going to start today!!