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message 8651: by Felicia (last edited Jan 07, 2015 06:36AM) (new)

Felicia Yuri by Roxie Rivera It's book 3. I'm really enjoying the series.


message 8652: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 231 comments i just loved Reaper's Legacy (Reapers MC, #2) by Joanna Wylde . i can't wait to get my audible credits for january so i can get books 3&4. i'm so glad i continued with bk2. now i'm back to Killing Sarai (In the Company of Killers, #1) by J.A. Redmerski , Hot Head (Head, #1) by Damon Suede and Double Full (Nice Guys, #1) by Kindle Alexander


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finished reading Four In Hand (Regency, #2) by Stephanie Laurens a lighthearted regency


message 8654: by Neal (new)

Neal Thakkar (nnt15) | 1 comments I got a hold of the galley of this book and it was the best thriller I have read in years. There is an amazing secret world for the black market for organs that I knew nothing about and the protagonist in this novel explains it all, while racing around the globe trying to prevent a murder and trying to make up for his own sins. Incredible book. Mark it "to read" right now. The Organ Broker


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Sandra J Jackson (sjjackson) | 5 comments Right now I am reading Written in My Own Heart's Blood (Outlander, #8) by Diana Gabaldon


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Donna Frye (kartmom) | 3 comments Just finished The Light House by Jason Luke. The Best book I have read in a long time. If you love Nicholas Sparks, you should love this one but a bit happier ending thankfully. Damaged artist meets Muse. Would recommend it to anyone who loves a Emotional love story. Set by the sea and so wonderfully written you can almost hear the ocean and taste the salt spray.


message 8657: by Cody (new)

Cody | 2 comments Hi everyone I'm Cody!
I'm currently reading The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black.
I'm also a new book blogger and I would love any feedback, tips, or just discussing books in general.. I mainly read YA/NA, Fantasy, Romance, Dystopian and Science Fiction.
Check out my blog at:

http://literary-lyobsessed.blogspot.c...

Thank you :)


message 8658: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 231 comments finished Silver Bastard (Silver Valley, #1) by Joanna Wylde . it was ok. liked the Reaper's MC better. think i'll start The Club (The Club, #1) by Lauren Rowe next.


message 8659: by Raymond (last edited May 19, 2015 11:00AM) (new)

Raymond Mathiesen (raymondmathiesen) | 3 comments Book Review of Backward Compatible: A Geek Love Story by Sarah Daltry and Pete Clark
Reviewed by Raymond Mathiesen
4 out of 5 stars

Backward Compatible by Sarah Daltry

Is there someone for everyone? Even me?

Time is passing and the Y Generation have now become young adults. During this social period computers and the Internet have become household items, at least in the Upper and Middle classes. Online gaming has now become a subculture complete with language, social activities and dress. The word 'geek' has become more a description of an alternate subculture than a derogatory term. Daltry and Clarke take us on a wacky trip into the world of computer geeks, as they follow the hectic lives of Katie Garretty and George Lindell. Will this young woman and man come together in a sweet romance, or will they be doomed to remain single forever? Does being a computer geek mean you can never have self-respect, or can these young people grow in self-confidence? Will the pair ever battle their way to the end of Fatal Destiny, the game which dominates their young lives? Backward Compatible is a romantic comedy that will entertain those who enjoy reading New Adult or Young Adult fiction.


http://goo.gl/tTgTVO Backward Compatible (Kindle ed.)


For the full review please click:
http://raymondmathiesenbookreviews.bl...


message 8660: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 231 comments finished The Club. it was good. had a Sweet Filthy Boy flare to it. started The Foster Family by Jaime Samms , One Sweet Ride (Play by Play, #6) by Jaci Burton and Twilight (Twilight, #1) by Stephenie Meyer . listening to a bit of each on and off.


Maggie the Muskoka Library Mouse (mcurry1990) I have just finished reading Unholy Alliance, which is a Young Adult Paranormal Romance. It was pretty good, and I will definitely be looking up the next book in the series. I am also reading Two for the Dough, which has made me laugh aloud a couple times. :)


message 8662: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 231 comments finished Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead and it was great. can't wait to read the next one.


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Venise | 10 comments A few days ago I started reading Just Say Yes, by Phillipa Ashley. Lucy is the main character and she is going through harsh scrutiny for not doing what publicly seemed to boost her appeal.


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Mariel Grey | 5 comments Christmas on Mimosa Lane by Anna De Stefano. A little early in the year, I know, but it's a sweet romance


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I'm about to start Forever Amber  by Kathleen Winsor Forever Amber


message 8666: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 231 comments B.D. wrote: "I'm about to start Forever Amber  by Kathleen Winsor Forever Amber"

OMG! i so love this book. i hope ur enjoying it B.D!!


message 8667: by Venise (new)

Venise | 10 comments Just recently started reading Depravity, by M.J. Haag. It is a Beauty and the Beast based story with a change in the roles as far as the fairytale I've known. Interesting read, so far.


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Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 231 comments Venise wrote: "Just recently started reading Depravity, by M.J. Haag. It is a Beauty and the Beast based story with a change in the roles as far as the fairytale I've known. Interesting read, so far."

sounds really interesting Venise. i'll have to add this one.


message 8669: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 231 comments Heather wrote: "This book is AMAZING!! Alpha male and angst galore!! It's a best friends little sister storyline! My favorite!! It's FREE on Kindle Unlimited!!
Forbid Me"


i'll be adding this trio to my list as well Heather. can always use some angst and alpha male ;D


message 8670: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 231 comments finished Fifty Shades Darker which was good. now listening to Beneath This Mask (Beneath, #1) by Meghan March and i just love it! love both the main characters. their development is done very well and can't wait til they stop denying themselves of each other.


message 8671: by Tonya (new)

Tonya Culley | 1 comments One of the best historical romances I have read is " Beautiful wreck". Time travel back to Viking times. Great history, great sexual tension! Awesome read. This book is the most like Outlander I have read.


message 8672: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 231 comments Tonya wrote: "One of the best historical romances I have read is " Beautiful wreck". Time travel back to Viking times. Great history, great sexual tension! Awesome read. This book is the most like Outlander I ha..."

this one sounds really good too Tonya. i so love vikings. several years ago i'd read so many viking books by joanna lindsey. and some other authors i can't remember off the top of head. hehe. i'm definitely taking a look at this one u've mentioned. thanks


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Jorie | 22 comments Domino (aka Meme) wrote: "Heather wrote: "This book is AMAZING!! Alpha male and angst galore!! It's a best friends little sister storyline! My favorite!! It's FREE on Kindle Unlimited!!
Forbid Me"

i'll be a..."


Thank you...I just got into the series...I Love it.


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Jo (jojojenni) | 4 comments I just finished reading The third book in the Divincus Nex series- it was laugh out loud hilarious as usual with an extra super hot guy thrown into the mix! Amazing for teens.
Also currently re-reading the throne of glass series- which is just as freakin' awesome to read as the first time.


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Jorie | 22 comments Domino (aka Meme) wrote: "i keep stopping and starting new books. started Reaper's Legacy (Reapers MC, #2) by Joanna Wylde and i love it!!"

Me too


message 8676: by Venise (new)

Venise | 10 comments Now reading Everblue, by Brenda Pandos. The novel illustrates a story of the mer-people.


message 8677: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 231 comments reading Beneath This Ink (Beneath, #2) by Meghan March . not as good as Beneath This Mask, but still entertaining.


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Hely (valentinahay) | 1 comments Finished Lead. *dreamy eyes*


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Maggie Way (maggieway) | 3 comments D.G. wrote: "From what I heard, Megan Hart writes erotic books that are sort of like contemporary fiction with tough themes and not always a HEA. So there's an erotic component to the stories but there's always..."
Is HEA always expected in romance? Just a curiosity because maybe I'm in the minority that doesn't always like HEA?

i'm reading Priest by Sierra Simone - has anyone read it? Was interested in the forbidden aspect of the love story but its turned into this Fifty Shades type story.
But I'll keep going with it


message 8680: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 231 comments listening to Deviant (Blood & Roses, #1) by Callie Hart . now i see why most reviews said it was twisted but turned them on. i'm freakishly interested in this book. it's so good. glad i've started it.


message 8681: by Jorie (new)

Jorie | 22 comments Heather wrote: "This book is AMAZING!! Alpha male and angst galore!! It's a best friends little sister storyline! My favorite!! It's FREE on Kindle Unlimited!!
Forbid Me"


Just finished the trilogy Falling In by Lydia Michaels.
Just perfect for a weekend where I am snowed in my house...
Very different story line..
Scout and Lucian...Oh Lawd!
Give a try.


message 8682: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 231 comments i'm listening to Tangled (Tangled, #1) by Emma Chase . liking it a lot.


message 8683: by Maggie (new)

Maggie Way (maggieway) | 3 comments Domino (aka Meme) wrote: "i'm listening to Tangled (Tangled, #1) by Emma Chase. liking it a lot."

Can I ask what audiobooks are like? Do you prefer it over reading, does it enhance your enjoyment of the book?

I just finished ' Making Her His (A Singular Obsession, #1) by Lucy Leroux good quick read, but it's a pseudo-incest love story if anyone is game!


message 8684: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 231 comments Maggie wrote: "Domino (aka Meme) wrote: "i'm listening to Tangled (Tangled, #1) by Emma Chase. liking it a lot."

Can I ask what audiobooks are like? Do you prefer it over reading, does it enhance your enjoyment of the ..."


audiobooks are really good Maggie. to me, they help bring the books to life. the narration really brings the characters out. especially if the narrator is good. it's almost like watching a movie but in ur own head.
i prefer audiobooks now cause i can get more books read. i listen while driving to and from work, before i go to bed, while washing dishes. i seem to have less time to read a physical book, so the audios really help me continue doing what i enjoy. reading. hehe

u should definitely give one a try. Beneath This Mask, Backstage Pass, Succubus Blues, Moon Called are some really narrations. u can do audible free for one book. also try Overdrive. u borrow books from ur library through this site. they have e-books and audiobooks.
let me know what u think of audiobooks once u try one =D


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Angela Maria Hart (angelamariahart) | 3 comments I just read "Magnolia." A YA romance (a sort of anti-Romeo and Juliet).


message 8686: by Kellinger (new)

Kellinger (kelindo) Persuasion - Jane Austen


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Raymond Mathiesen (raymondmathiesen) | 3 comments Restless by Michelle Bellon

Restless by Michelle Bellon

Funny, romantic, sexy…a love story.
You grow up. You get married. You have a family. At least, that’s what Malea Winters believes she’s supposed to do. So why is it that every time she comes close to finding that happily ever after, she runs?
When she meets Garrett Taylor, she warns him that she’s not the marrying type because history has shown that long-term relationships are not her forte. She has a tendency to leave when things get too serious; the direct result of being raised by an emotionally detached mother and a stepdad with philandering ways. So she swore off men and surrounded herself with her best friends; three quirky, funny women who are facing challenges of their own.
But Garrett is everything she’s ever looked for; charming, successful, fun, and sexy. Despite her better judgment, his persistence pays off and she finds herself falling for him.
Learning how to love and be loved will be the hardest lesson she’s ever faced. The question is, will her relationships survive that lesson?

About the author:
Michelle Bellon lives in the Pacific Northwest with her four children and fiancé, Seth. She loves coffee and has an addiction to chapstick. She works at a surgery center as a registered nurse and in her spare time writes novels. She writes in the genres of romance suspense, young adult, women’s fiction, and literary fiction. She has won three literary awards.

http://goo.gl/qb7brZ Restless (Kindle ed.)
https://goo.gl/S8dRO5 Michelle Bellon's Facebook Page
https://goo.gl/GgznIM Michelle Bellon's Facebook Author Page
http://goo.gl/Hur94K Michelle Bellon's Website


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Aurelie  (melleaurel) | 2 comments Fall of Poppies: Stories of Love and the Great War
I'm reading Fall of Poppies. Novels about First World War, I live in France, precisely in Lorraine, a region ravaged by the War. I grew up with stories about this war. And honestly, when I saw there is a novel by Beatriz Williams and another by Jennifer Robson, I knew the anthology was for me :D


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Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 231 comments finished Mockingjay and i liked it. i was surprised at all the deaths in this book. puts me in the mind of Game of Thrones in that aspect.
to help alleviate my shock and sadness i've started Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1) by Nalini Singh . i tried reading this one before and couldn't get in to it, but i'm liking ok this time around.


message 8690: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 231 comments started Retreat From Love (Brothers in Arms #5) by Samantha Kane , and The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Mackenzies & McBrides, #1) by Jennifer Ashley


message 8691: by Anna (new)

Anna Faversham (annafaversham) I'm listening to Jeeves and the Wedding Bells which is a homage to P.G. Wodehouse. Not quite the usual sort of romance but definitely makes me laugh.


message 8692: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 231 comments Anna wrote: "I'm listening to Jeeves and the Wedding Bells which is a homage to P.G. Wodehouse. Not quite the usual sort of romance but definitely makes me laugh."

glad ur enjoying it Anna =D


message 8693: by Anna (new)

Anna Faversham (annafaversham) Have you read it, Meme?

I've just taken a look at your profile and favourite books. We share some favourite authors for instance, Tess of the D'Urbervilles is one book that is seared on my memory. It is the only book I have thrown across the room in sheer despair and anger at what happened to poor Tess. I'm not the sort to chuck books around usually, but Tess, well...!


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Jorie | 22 comments Ruthless by Michelle St James.

I have no idea why I have stayed away form Mafia stories...
This book changed my mind.
Pick it up...or download it..
Worth every syllable.


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Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 231 comments Anna wrote: "Have you read it, Meme?

I've just taken a look at your profile and favourite books. We share some favourite authors for instance, Tess of the D'Urbervilles is one book that is seared on my memory...."


hey Anna. no i haven't read Jeeves and the Wedding Bells. it's cool that we like some of the same books. Tess is one of my all time favorites. after that book i've wanted to read all of Thomas Hardy's books =D
at one time i was really in to classics. it's been a while for that though. i want to read Far From the Maddening Crowd soon. there's something about Hardy and his work. it's absolutely moving. i can understand why u chucked ur book across the room. i know i was sad for a good week after reading Tess.
have u read any of his other works?


message 8697: by Anna (last edited Jun 26, 2016 01:45PM) (new)

Anna Faversham (annafaversham) Yes, Meme, the Mayor of Casterbridge is another one I was absorbed by. Never forgotten. And I listen to the CD too. I also have read Jude the Obscure, Under the Greenwood Tree and The Woodlanders. He brings out deep emotions in his readers, I think.

Once a reviewer compared my writing to Thomas Hardy and that affected me. I couldn't believe it, I couldn't concentrate for the rest of the day! I hadn't tried for that, but I think TH had gone so deep into my psyche that it was seeping out!

Wuthering Heights is another one on your list which I feel has stayed with me all my life. I got so deep into it, I was there.

Of course, I love Austen too, especially P & P.

I live in Dickens' country, close to towns which he wrote about and that's a real bonus.


message 8698: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 231 comments how awesome Anna!! i was thinking of listening to some of his works on audio. i was just afraid i wouldn't pay as much attention as i do to print. and it's like, i want his works to seep in to me. they are that great. hehe. i bought the Mayor of Casterbridge several years ago and had plans to read it. got side tracked with school and work though.
Wuthering Heights is also one of my favs. such a deep novel. totally engrossing. it's awesome that a reviewer compared ur writing to Hardy. that's such a great compliment. if i were a writer i'd want to be compared to him. i'd be on cloud 9 for a long time. hehe
living in Dicken's country has to be inspiring. how cool. hopefully u get some of his vibes now and then. hehe


message 8699: by Anna (new)

Anna Faversham (annafaversham) I know what you mean about not being able to pay as much attention to an audio book. I prefer to read well-written books first, whether they be classics or contemporary, and then I'm happy to enjoy them all over again on audio.

If I listen to them on audio first, I don't get the chance to dwell on a particular phrase, or stop and take things in. I can remember the scene in Tess where she decides to Christen the baby herself and I had to stop. I ached for the way things were, and perhaps still are. It really hurt. That would have been lost if it were on audio as the reader would be on to the next scene, chapter even, before I could start listening again!

I take much longer than most people to read a good book,even though I did a speed reading course some years ago. Speed reading is fine for newspapers, etc., but for some of the classics, every sentence is a work of art.


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A Klue (fromthesouth) | 1 comments Ruthless (Mob Boss, #1) by Michelle St. James ....This book is currently free @ Amazon.

Jorie wrote: "Ruthless by Michelle St James.

I have no idea why I have stayed away form Mafia stories...
This book changed my mind.
Pick it up...or download it..
Worth every syllable."



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