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[Kay]

I just want to say that I think all the mods in this group are doing such a great job! Thank you for all that you do!

[Chantilly]

Hi, everyone! I'm very new to the group, so I hope it's okay if I just jump into the middle here to say what I'm reading and enjoying. :)

It's "Waking Up Married" by Mira Lyn Kelly, and I'm having serious trouble putting it down. It's a contemporary romance, sort of "What Happened In Vegas" but fresh and fun and I particularly like the fact that her alpha hero is not also a *jerk.* I've read way too many novels where alpha has become synonymous with jerk, at least until the fabulous heroine manages to change him for the better. I always come away wondering why she stayed with him so long in the first place, I sure wouldn't have.

But the hero in Waking Up Married, Connor, is just a strong, take-charge sort of guy without the jerk factor. He knows what he wants (her) and goes after her, but he's charming and likable about it throughout.

On top of the awesome hero, the heroine, Megan, is equally enjoyable. She's a strong woman who doesn't put up only a token resistance and then roll over and give the hero his way. She's making him work for her (for good reasons, not just to be difficult or bitchy for the sake of creating false conflict--I've found them both very likable!), and I respect her more because of it. I haven't finished it yet, but so far, at least, this is one for my keeper shelf.

:)
Chantilly

[Regina]

I am loving LOVING it. And I have been off of UF for awhile. But this is getting me back in my UF groove. I already bought the sequel.

[Leea]

Nothing like a good UF!!!! I need to read another one soon :)

Chantilly, jump in anywhere. Anytime. Welcome! I've seen that book moving around GR, so I'll have to check it out. Love alpha males who don't boss women around.

Thank, Kay! I'm at 75%... Hope to finish later this afternoon.

[Kay]

Leea...I'm 71%. Gah...my heart aches for this couple. I hope to finish today. I'm packing this morning as we're heading out to Lake Tahoe today for 4 days. We rented a cabin w 4 other families. It will be chaotic but looking forward to watching the Superbowl with hard core 9er fans.

[Kay]

Chantilly, I also have seen that book around. The KISS line is a new one by Harlequin. I read another book in that line and it was ok. It read more like chick lit and lacked the steam I needed. Was Waking Up Married steamy?

[Regina]

I finished and loved it. This book should be picked up by a mainstream publisher. I am deciding if I should read or

I finished listening to and really liked it. This is my 2nd favorite series of this author after Sirantha Jax. I am reading a short in this series and I started to listen to

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

Looks like we might have some sock puppeting going on here.

[Regina]

Yup. Just going about my own business thought. :D

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

Same two posts popped up in the YA group. Private profiles...

I'll hold and see what happens.

[Regina]

It is so irritating. It distrupts the flow here and makes people likely to unsubscribe from this thread and not pop back in.

[Angie Elle]

I'm reading .

[Kay]

I was thinking those posts looked shady. Also the reviews for that book look suspect as well.

[Regina]

Angie wrote: "I'm reading ."

That cover is pretty. :)

I have been hearing buzz about

[Angie Elle]

Regina wrote: "Angie wrote: "I'm reading ."

That cover is pretty. :)

I have been hearing buzz about "

I've been hearing a lot of buzz about that one, too! It looks pretty good.

[Aoibhínn]

I've finished reading by John Steinbeck. The Grapes of Wrath is a beautifully written but extremely moving and heartbreaking novel with interesting, realistic and well-developed characters. I love John Steinbeck's wonderful writing style. I just loved his fantastic vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people. At times the descriptions of the barren landscape and the appalling conditions the family have to put up with is very depressing. I wanted to put the book down sometimes due to this but I'm glad a persevered through and finished the novel.This novel well deserved the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction it won in 1940 and it really is a masterpiece of 20th Century literature. It is definitely a must read! Four stars!
My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...


Now I'm about to start on by Nicholas Evans.

[Angie Elle]

Regina wrote: "Angie wrote: "I'm reading ."

That cover is pretty. :)

I have been hearing buzz about "

I missed you first comment. Yes, it IS a hot cover!

[Lori]

Francesca, what did you think of DarkFever?

I got sucked into the last year - IMO, a more grown-up and better written version of FSOG. Anyway, just came out for 99-cents. Not so sure about this - looks like 5 volumes in all? But hey, what can I say? I got sucked in and now I have to read it.

Also trying a new slant on the mystery/recipe thing with . It's slow-going, though. I think I'm distracted by all the great titles flying by here and on my feed. Especially , , and freebies like .

Way too many books on my TBR shelf! And so many others that I haven't heard of until I see threads like this one!

[Regina]

I love Psycop so much. :)

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

...and again with post 7019

Regina wrote: "It is so irritating. It distrupts the flow here and makes people likely to unsubscribe from this thread and not pop back in."

It went off the rails a bit in the YA group. Haven't responded yet, but I'll probably take the advice and flag for now.

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

[Regina]

I saw that Stacia. So crazy and frustrating. I think you all handled it very well.

[Regina]

Chantilly wrote: "Hi, everyone! I'm very new to the group, so I hope it's okay if I just jump into the middle here to say what I'm reading and enjoying. :)

It's "Waking Up Married" by Mira Lyn Kelly, and I'm havin..."

I got this one free from allromance.com when they were having their 12 days of free books before Christmas. I am glad you liked it!

[Chantilly]

Thanks, Leea!

Kay, that's so funny that you mentioned the new line, I didn't even realize it was a Harlequin until I finished it last night and saw their ad at the end. Steamy... Hmm. It wasn't behind-closed-doors but I don't know if I would call it steamy. I'd call it good but fairly tame, but my judgment might be a little skewed since I write pretty steamy myself (not erotic, but getting closer to that line) and have been reading more erotic romance lately.

I also have to admit that while I *really* liked the book, the second half fell off a bit for me. It was still very good, but as the conflict dragged out I started feeling a little impatient with the two of them. Nothing that was a deal-breaker, just little bits here and there. But overall, it was very enjoyable, the characters were well-drawn, and it was a good, fun read. I'd recommend it.

Regina, I hope you like it, as well!

:)
Chantilly

[Leea]

I have like 3% left of and I have to make the crew dinner... Ohhhh, I want to know what happens so bad. LOL!

[Angie Elle]

Let them fend for themselves, Leea! 3% is too little to walk away from! LOL

[Leea]

They're all cranky and it's Taco night. Trust me i'm abandoning them right after dinner to run off and hide somewhere and finish. haha!

[Angie Elle]

Leea wrote: "They're all cranky and it's Taco night. Trust me i'm abandoning them right after dinner to run off and hide somewhere and finish. haha!"

LOL! Ok...I'd be desperate for tacos, too!

[Regina]

I am always desperate for tacos. :)

So I chose it is the first print library book I have read in a long time -- which is hard to adjust to. I just don't want to buy the ebook ($9.99). I am really liking it, maybe I am on a UF kick. :)

And is funny and light.

[Leea]

Me too...

I finished and it was so very good. I'm starting to just love this author.

Now I need a change, I want to read next.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

Just finished and loved it. The book reminded me a lot of , except I liked Sanctum even better.

Since not everyone has read those books, I'll describe the atmosphere as a dark fantasy vibe. Fans of Angelfall would probably like this one because it has some of the same horror, action and morbid themes going on, but Sanctum has more romance, so it's an interesting mix.

[Angie Elle]

I'm reading next.

[Regina]

Sanctum looks really good. I don't think I can fit it in now, but I really like the set-up!

[Leea]

Yes, I added that book to my TBR list. It looks really good. I might be able to fit it in in a few weeks. I just got several books approved from netgalley. Now I need to make sure and read them. Lol!

Wendy, when do you want to read Gina/max & jones/Molly's book? Getting anxious!!!

Oh, I'm 6% into in the woods and I'm really enjoying how this story is unfolding, I mean I can see what takes place is going to be something big but right now in totally in the dark.

[Gwennie]

I'm gonna finish Easy tomorrow, so how about tomorrow evening or Monday morning?

[Beth]

LOVED Easy.... :)

[Leea]

Might be able to do Monday, I still have a lot to read of in the woods. How did you like easy?

[Gwennie]

Monday works for me too.

I'm liking it a lot. A lot more than the Between the Lines.

[Regina]

It is so good.

[Leea]

Yes! I loved easy! So very much. Another book that Stacia turned me on to.

[Regina]

I am pushing through audio books fast right now.

I finished and had fun with it. Nothing amazing, but sweet and fun.

I am now listening to and am enjoying it. I am missing hiking and running outside and this book inspired me so I just bought some cold weather running pants and a shirt.

I am still really enjoying in a way it is similar to how Briggs writes pack dynamics, but from the POV of a male but that doesn't do it justice. There is a strong pull between the main male and female werewolves. It is slighlty under 4 stars, but am so happy I am reading it. It is good -- and refreshing.

[Leea]

Happy Monday!

I'm still reading but I had to jump at the change to set that aside for now (going back to eagerly after :) and read Max/Gina and Jones/Molly's book, . I'm so excited to read Max all hot and bothered for the much younger Gina - Yay!!!

[Regina]

yes, yes, yes! haha, I love those two couples. :D

[Leea]

Finally got a better version of this book... now I'm ready to dive into these characters.

Regina, it looks like there are 15 books, does Brockmann have any idea how many will be in the whole series?

[Regina]

-- 16, there are actuallly 16 and then some short stories. :)



She is writing right now, but no indication as to whether it is a TS book or not.

[Leea]

I'm always quoting you the wrong numbers in a series, Regina. haha!

[Regina]

Lol!!

[Kay]

Last Friday, I finished which was great. I love how the title fit into the story. Very sweet. I really like this author and I'm glad to connect with her writing as there's only a handful of historical western authors that can do that for me.

I saw at CVS yesterday and decided to give it a shot since I see her books on the shelves all the time. It wasn't very good. I probably won't be reading anymore from her.

I'm off to find my next read.

[Kay]

Chantilly wrote: "Thanks, Leea!

Kay, that's so funny that you mentioned the new line, I didn't even realize it was a Harlequin until I finished it last night and saw their ad at the end. Steamy... Hmm. It wasn't b..."

Good to know. Thanks!

[Kay]

Stacia (the hype killer) wrote: "Just finished and loved it. The book reminded me a lot of , except I liked Sanctum even better.

Since not everyone has read those b..."

Looks good! I'm adding it to my list.

[Kay]

Regina, Silver looks good. I love books about wolves and the whole pack hierarchy, dynamics, politics, etc. I'm adding this to my list also!