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I was lucky enough to get an ARC from the publisher to review for our blog! Can't wait to read it.
omgomgomgosh..... @ Jonetta....an ARC copy....how awesome is that!
Looking forward to your review Jonetta, be sure to post it on LH Book Junkies ;)
Definitely! It won't be released until November so I'll have to hold the review until closer to that date.
Jonetta wrote: "Definitely! It won't be released until November so I'll have to hold the review until closer to that date."Absolutely, understandable.
This is so exciting, I can't wait to read your review Jonetta.
I'm looking forward to the review on this!
I can't wait to hear your review, Jonetta. I wonder about it, because it is written with Linda Winstead Jones. Together LH and LJ wrote Blood Born, which to me was boring. LJ also wrote Raintree Haunted, which was the second of the Raintree trilogy, and my least favorite. I love the premise of the story and I love LH. I just hope the two of them can deliver.
I feel the same Dee.There are so very few authors anywhere close to Linda,and I didn`t like any of that trilogy either,I also hope it turns out OK for her.
Kathy Anne wrote: "I feel the same Dee.There are so very few authors anywhere close to Linda,and I didn`t like any of that trilogy either,I also hope it turns out OK for her."Kathy Anne have you read any Kristen Ashley yet? Her Alpha's are superduper uber alpha males!!!
Dorsey,I haven`t read her yet ,but I will order one from Amazon if you will tell me which ones you like best
Kathy Anne wrote: "Dorsey,I haven`t read her yet ,but I will order one from Amazon if you will tell me which ones you like best"Hey Kathy Anne, if you have a kindle I can loan you a couple by Kristen Ashley. I have several.
I have heard great things about Kirsten Ashley as well but am yet to sample her writing. Waht a nice off Alicia - I have a Kindle too, lol :)
Donna wrote: "I have heard great things about Kirsten Ashley as well but am yet to sample her writing. Waht a nice off Alicia - I have a Kindle too, lol :)"Send me your email-I'm happy to share :)
Jonetta wrote: "I was lucky enough to get an ARC from the publisher to review for our blog! Can't wait to read it."How did you manage to get an ARC from the publisher?
We were working with our representative from the publisher on another author and title and I requested this one, too.
Revised cover revealed on FB today......
I don't think I remember seeing the 1st one....but def like this one ;)
It's unusual to issue two covers before the first release date. Maybe they received some feedback prompting them to make a change.
That could very well be Jonetta...makes since to me.
Ladies,,, I've just read Running Wild and I must admit it wasn't her strongest. I posted short review in GR. Full review next to come.btw, I ruined by Kristen Ashley. I kept comparing their heroes.
I wondered if it would be good, from her past books whenever she teams up with other authors, Linda Jones in particular, I haven't liked them.Is it out Adisty or were you able to get a pre copy or whatever you call it?
I got it from netgalley. Yes, I also didn't really like her co-author books. Didn't get the howard's vibes.
Four more days before Running Wild comes out. Is this a book you are looking forward to reading? Is anyone of you going to go out and buy it? Let me know what you think.
I just started this book last night. I'm only about 60 pages into it. So far it's really good. For those looking to sign up for advanced copies, Librarything has a section offering free books for reviews.
Julie wrote: "I just started this book last night. I'm only about 60 pages into it. So far it's really good. For those looking to sign up for advanced copies, Librarything has a section offering free books for r..."Ok , I finished this one up today. Ladies, I think you all will really like this one. I highly recommend it.
Adisty wrote: "Ladies,,, I've just read Running Wild and I must admit it wasn't her strongest. I posted short review in GR. Full review next to come.btw, I ruined by Kristen Ashley. I kept comparing their heroes."
OMG Me TOO!!! I got to about 70% and went directly to a Kristen Ashley book. I still havent finished it...I will,eventually. But I am ADDICTED to KA (Dorsey got me hooked :)) nothing else will do!
I am so glad, for the most part, that you really like the book. I was going to get it from the public library when it comes out, but if I can get a personal copy so I can read and review it I would like that better.........Thank you, Julie.
I'm about 30% in and I'm enjoying. It's got a slow start but an interesting premise and characters. One thing I was surprised to discover is it has a suspense element. You can definitely tell there is a co-author. The "voice" is off a bit but so far it's okay.
Jonetta wrote: "I'm about 30% in and I'm enjoying. It's got a slow start but an interesting premise and characters. One thing I was surprised to discover is it has a suspense element. You can definitely tell the..."
You are right. The book is promoted as a Western Contemporary romance. But, in my humble opinion, it's a romantic suspense novel.
Yes, in the first part of the book, there are times it is noticeable that there are two "voices", but once I got going good, I didn't notice it so much. I don't know how on earth people co- author books. I would think it would be a challenge.
I've just started it last night, didn't get very far but I should be able to get back to it soon. it's so dark and rainy here right now and to me it's the perfect weather for cuddling up on the couch with a blanket and a book. =D
Oh I envy you Noelle. I wish we could get some rain
I finished Running Wild and loved it! Here's the link to my review. http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Julie wrote: "Jonetta wrote: "I'm about 30% in and I'm enjoying. It's got a slow start but an interesting premise and characters. One thing I was surprised to discover is it has a suspense element. You can def..."
Julie, I absolutely agree with everything you said.
I really liked this book, pleasantly surprised with this one...reminded me of LH's early romances. Thumbs up!
Amar wrote: "I really liked this book, pleasantly surprised with this one...reminded me of LH's early romances. Thumbs up!"I agree with you Amar it was a thumbs up. After I read Born Blood and the Raintree series (I liked it, but definately NOT a favorite) I was a little concerned with LH teaming up with LJ. I am so glad I was pleasantly surprised. I stayed up all night to finish the book. I can't wait for the next book of the series to come out.
Finally finished Running Wild and I found I really liked it. I started it the last day of my winter vacation, I really got into it got half way through and got sick that night and had to stop reading. Then I went home and got sicker went to the hospital found out it was Pneumonia. After 4 days of rest and watching lots of TV (Lifetime movies), I was well enough to read without getting dizzy and was able to read the rest of the book. I felt Linda Jones's influence throughout the book especially when reading from the Heroes point of view but a lot of Linda Howard's style is in there too. I really enjoyed it, probably would have enjoyed more had I not got sick but my goal was to finish it before the Q&A with LH and LJ. Goal accomplished now I can take it easy although I was hoping to get in Shadow Woman before the Q&A as well but don't know if I can.
That is so interesting, Nadia. I couldn't tell you whose influence was in there. I have read that LH had a stalker, so logically thinking I could see that experience in the book. I thought it was very well written. I just picked up Shadow Woman from the library. The only problem is I am in the middle of Mr. Perfect for January's BOM. I am glad I am a fast reader. I will probably read a few chapters of Mr. Perfect and a few chapters of Shadow Woman. I am not very good at delaying gratification.
Just finished Running Wild and I really enjoyed it. I found the characters well developed and writing very descriptive. Will read others in series too.If you are looking for a gentle but exciting romance I highly recommend this!
I like how you stated that..."gentle but exciting romance"...fits nicely, Eve.
Running Wild is my first Linda Harris book I have read. I loved it! It had a great mixture of suspense and romance. I will definitly read more of her books.
Dorsey wrote: "I don't think I remember seeing the 1st one....but def like this one ;)"yeah this is the one I got! ;)
Carlin Reed lives in fear, off the grid, moving from place to place. So Battle Ridge, Wyoming, a small town in the middle of nowhere, seems like a good place to lie low for awhile. But after the cook and housekeeper to cattle rancher, Zeke Decker, Carlin suspects that she made her first mistake.Rugged, sexy, and too distracting for his own good, Zeke is pure temptation mixed with something deep and primal that makes Carlin feel almost safe. Soon things are getting way too hot in the kitchen.
Zeke doesn't challenge Carlin's terms: cash, dead bolts, and no questions. It is easy to see that she's a woman in trouble. Problem is, he's so blindsided by his attraction to her he can't think straight. Zeke tries to stay all business, no complications - but that game plan is sabotaged the second Carlin gets under his skin. And when her terrifying past follows her to the ranch, Carlin faces a heartbreaking choice: run away from the man she loves, or put him in the crosshairs of a madman.
Comes out in Nov. 27, 2012