by Lara Adrian.
The 6th in the series follows Adreas Richen who the order thought dead in the last book but now we find out what really happened to him and his amazing pyrokinetic power. His long lost love Claire is blood bonded with his enemy Vilhem Roth and it's a twisty turvy story line that brings them together. Then we find out Roth is embroiled in the larger plot with Dragos and the order gets involved as well.
About halfway through I decided I was still loving the series so went ahead and bought the next 2 (7 and 8) which are about Kade and Brock, newer vampires to the order that we don't know much about. Looking forward to more detail on their histories.
Now that I'm working from home twice a week I'm definitely noticing that it takes longer to get through an audiobook than before! Might have to listen a bit at home to read all the books I have piled :)
Monday, November 21, 2011
Tears of Pearl (Lady Emily book 4)
by Tasha Alexander.
So once I realized I had missed this one and the end was ruined I still decided to go back and read it. Emily and Collin are on their honeymoon in Constantinople when of course, murder occurs and they are there to help investigate. The mystery in this one was hard to follow, there were lots of people involved and no one could tell a straight answer making it very hard to figure out what really happened.
I'm glad I read it and it definitely sets up the next book well (I had missed a lot of important things that happened in this one).
So once I realized I had missed this one and the end was ruined I still decided to go back and read it. Emily and Collin are on their honeymoon in Constantinople when of course, murder occurs and they are there to help investigate. The mystery in this one was hard to follow, there were lots of people involved and no one could tell a straight answer making it very hard to figure out what really happened.
I'm glad I read it and it definitely sets up the next book well (I had missed a lot of important things that happened in this one).
Dangerous to Know (Lady Emily book 5)
by Tasha Alexander.
These ones are expensive and that's why I put off buying them but finally I had to find out what is going on with Lady Emily since there is ANOTHER one out already and I had missed this one. Then as I started reading this one I realized that I was DEFINITELY missing something so I looked it up and I had never bought or read book 4 of the series! Yikes. So I'm actually a few books behind since her 6th just came out. Suffice it to say the 'mystery' of the 4th was already ruined for me so I continued reading this one and then bought the 4th one (which was much cheaper!)
Lady Emily is recovering in France at her mother-in-laws estate when she happens upon a corpse of a woman who seems to have been killed in a similar manner as Jack-The-Ripper uses (but in France - so they call him the Normandy Ripper). Of course her husband Colin is involved in finding the murderer and so she becomes as well. This one deals a lot with her relationship with her husband and his wanting to protect her. They foreshadowed this in book 4 (which I'm now reading) but this is the first time he's limiting her in some way and it's very hard for her to deal with. I think it's great that she doesn't outright rebel (as another character in another book *ahem Lady Julia Grey* would have), instead she is smart and understands his concern but has a hard time accepting it and it affects their relationship emotionally which makes for some good reading.
All in all a great book and it definitely made me want to jump back to number 4 (which I did) to find out all I had missed. Not sure if I'll jump to book 6 just yet, maybe wait for the price to hopefully come down first.
These ones are expensive and that's why I put off buying them but finally I had to find out what is going on with Lady Emily since there is ANOTHER one out already and I had missed this one. Then as I started reading this one I realized that I was DEFINITELY missing something so I looked it up and I had never bought or read book 4 of the series! Yikes. So I'm actually a few books behind since her 6th just came out. Suffice it to say the 'mystery' of the 4th was already ruined for me so I continued reading this one and then bought the 4th one (which was much cheaper!)
Lady Emily is recovering in France at her mother-in-laws estate when she happens upon a corpse of a woman who seems to have been killed in a similar manner as Jack-The-Ripper uses (but in France - so they call him the Normandy Ripper). Of course her husband Colin is involved in finding the murderer and so she becomes as well. This one deals a lot with her relationship with her husband and his wanting to protect her. They foreshadowed this in book 4 (which I'm now reading) but this is the first time he's limiting her in some way and it's very hard for her to deal with. I think it's great that she doesn't outright rebel (as another character in another book *ahem Lady Julia Grey* would have), instead she is smart and understands his concern but has a hard time accepting it and it affects their relationship emotionally which makes for some good reading.
All in all a great book and it definitely made me want to jump back to number 4 (which I did) to find out all I had missed. Not sure if I'll jump to book 6 just yet, maybe wait for the price to hopefully come down first.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Inheritance (book 4)
by Christopher Paolini.
The 4th and final book - finally out! I did not re-read the previous books although it would have been helpful to re-read Brisingr at the very least. Instead I jumped in and the book was great. It was bloody, since it was filled almost completely by war/fighting but it was very well done. Questions were answered, things were made right and everything concluded in a satisfactory way. The author admits that this is the final book but that he may some day return to Alagaesia (although not to Eragon) since he spent so much time creating the world.
I can't wait for my kids to be old enough to read these books, I will definitely enjoy going through them again!
The 4th and final book - finally out! I did not re-read the previous books although it would have been helpful to re-read Brisingr at the very least. Instead I jumped in and the book was great. It was bloody, since it was filled almost completely by war/fighting but it was very well done. Questions were answered, things were made right and everything concluded in a satisfactory way. The author admits that this is the final book but that he may some day return to Alagaesia (although not to Eragon) since he spent so much time creating the world.
I can't wait for my kids to be old enough to read these books, I will definitely enjoy going through them again!
No Man's Mistress (mistress book 2 of 2)
by Mary Balogh.
The second in this tiny little series follows the brother of the protagonist from book 1. Ferdinand meets Viola when he comes to claim his new home and finds she is living there and thinks that she owns it. They have a tempestuous relationship and eventually her past comes forward. The characters are very likable and the story moved along quickly. It again was hard to put down and I read both of these books in 4 days while traveling.
The second in this tiny little series follows the brother of the protagonist from book 1. Ferdinand meets Viola when he comes to claim his new home and finds she is living there and thinks that she owns it. They have a tempestuous relationship and eventually her past comes forward. The characters are very likable and the story moved along quickly. It again was hard to put down and I read both of these books in 4 days while traveling.
More than a Mistress (mistress book 1 of 2)
by Mary Balogh.
This mini-series (2 books) I started for travel in October and I breezed right through both books. I love Mary Balogh books, and it was just what I needed. The first follows Duke Tresham and Jane, she interrupts a duel and he gets shot due to her interruption. She's in 'hiding' but for some reason never confesses that to him even after they become friends while she is working for him. Eventually he asks her to become his mistress and they become very close, so that when he does learn the truth he is quite hurt she has hidden her past from him.
It's a good story and leads well into the next book which follows the brother of the Duke and I started that one right away.
This mini-series (2 books) I started for travel in October and I breezed right through both books. I love Mary Balogh books, and it was just what I needed. The first follows Duke Tresham and Jane, she interrupts a duel and he gets shot due to her interruption. She's in 'hiding' but for some reason never confesses that to him even after they become friends while she is working for him. Eventually he asks her to become his mistress and they become very close, so that when he does learn the truth he is quite hurt she has hidden her past from him.
It's a good story and leads well into the next book which follows the brother of the Duke and I started that one right away.
Devil to Pay
by Jeaniene Frost.
Another short on Kindle. This one is also earlier in the series, shortly after Mencheres' wife has died I think, before he pairs up and before Cat becomes a vampire. This one concerns Blake who has been possessed by a very old demon and Elise a vampire who again I don't remember meeting previously. Mencheres' is more a part of the story than Bones and Cat and the story line is quite interesting as well as the resolution.
Another short on Kindle. This one is also earlier in the series, shortly after Mencheres' wife has died I think, before he pairs up and before Cat becomes a vampire. This one concerns Blake who has been possessed by a very old demon and Elise a vampire who again I don't remember meeting previously. Mencheres' is more a part of the story than Bones and Cat and the story line is quite interesting as well as the resolution.
Happily Never After
by Jeaniene Frost.
A short I bought on kindle that isn't exactly a Bones/Cat story but they do cross over. It's a mini romance between Chance (who I don't remember meeting but is a friend of Bones') and a human Isabella who is caught up with the mob due to her brother's troubles. This takes place before Cat is a vampire so it's earlier in the series and I think it came out in an anthology before but is now on it's own. It was quite enjoyable but confusing now that I have so many Vampire books 'going', I forget the 'rules' of the vampire worlds from one to the next sometimes.
A short I bought on kindle that isn't exactly a Bones/Cat story but they do cross over. It's a mini romance between Chance (who I don't remember meeting but is a friend of Bones') and a human Isabella who is caught up with the mob due to her brother's troubles. This takes place before Cat is a vampire so it's earlier in the series and I think it came out in an anthology before but is now on it's own. It was quite enjoyable but confusing now that I have so many Vampire books 'going', I forget the 'rules' of the vampire worlds from one to the next sometimes.
Veil of Midnight (Midnight Breed book 5)
by Lara Adrian.
The 5th in the series and still a great series, this one follows Nikoli on a mission up to Montreal where he meets Renada who so far is the strongest/deadliest breedmate we've bet. But she's in a tight spot and neither of them are up for trusting others so working together is difficult. A few hitches here and there but otherwise they are a strong couple and the book was enjoyable, really moved the plot forward and made it clear where future books could go to finally resolve this overarching storyline.
Looking forward to the next one and I have a few new Linda Howards to read as well!
The 5th in the series and still a great series, this one follows Nikoli on a mission up to Montreal where he meets Renada who so far is the strongest/deadliest breedmate we've bet. But she's in a tight spot and neither of them are up for trusting others so working together is difficult. A few hitches here and there but otherwise they are a strong couple and the book was enjoyable, really moved the plot forward and made it clear where future books could go to finally resolve this overarching storyline.
Looking forward to the next one and I have a few new Linda Howards to read as well!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Spirit Dances (Walker Paper book 6)
by C.E. Murphy.
Ahhh.. a new urban shaman book finally! And this one is much better than recent ones. Finally some 'interactions' between Joanne and Morrison! And she's got a much better grasp of magic, although that doesn't stop things from happening that throw her for a loop so she's out of control again. She's learning about shape shifting (that seems to be the main theme of this book) and she's learning to ask for help occasionally. Really growing as a person and it was enjoyable to follow along!
Ahhh.. a new urban shaman book finally! And this one is much better than recent ones. Finally some 'interactions' between Joanne and Morrison! And she's got a much better grasp of magic, although that doesn't stop things from happening that throw her for a loop so she's out of control again. She's learning about shape shifting (that seems to be the main theme of this book) and she's learning to ask for help occasionally. Really growing as a person and it was enjoyable to follow along!
Friday, October 21, 2011
The Dark Enquire (Lady Julia Brisbane book 5)
by Deanna Raybourne.
So much better than book 4! Lady Julia and Brisbane have settled back in England and into more of a routine where Julia is attempting to help with Brisbane's private enquiry business. This does not mean she stays out of trouble and follows the rules but they are more open with each other than in book 4 and it's a delight to see. They still have their fights and misunderstandings but they think about each other more and it shows.
We got to see more into the Roma world that Brisbane comes from as well and that was a delight. This remains a favorite series of mine but books 1-3 will always be my very favorite, I will probably not re-read the rest of them (not 4 and 5 anyway) as I will the first 3. They're almost stand alone but I look forward to the next even though I know it will be a while.
Deanna is working on another standalone novel that I am really looking forward to (loved her first - the dead travel fast) and hopefully after that she'll write the next Lady Julia!
So much better than book 4! Lady Julia and Brisbane have settled back in England and into more of a routine where Julia is attempting to help with Brisbane's private enquiry business. This does not mean she stays out of trouble and follows the rules but they are more open with each other than in book 4 and it's a delight to see. They still have their fights and misunderstandings but they think about each other more and it shows.
We got to see more into the Roma world that Brisbane comes from as well and that was a delight. This remains a favorite series of mine but books 1-3 will always be my very favorite, I will probably not re-read the rest of them (not 4 and 5 anyway) as I will the first 3. They're almost stand alone but I look forward to the next even though I know it will be a while.
Deanna is working on another standalone novel that I am really looking forward to (loved her first - the dead travel fast) and hopefully after that she'll write the next Lady Julia!
Shades of Twilight
by Linda Howard.
After enjoying her first book I decided to find some more, this one is also a southern romance with some mystery mixed in. We follow the characters from youth through adulthood (jumping through years pretty quickly). We get a great understanding about what drives the characters and their relationship to each other.
Roanna and Webb are cousins (second cousins which is okay i guess) and when Roanna loses her parents at age 7, Webb is the one constant in her life when she goes to live with her grandmother (where Webb also lives). Webb is destined to be the heir (it's a very rich and influential family) and destined to marry Roanna's first cousin Jesse who is older than Roanna.
Jump a number of years and Jesse and Webb are married but unhappily so. Jesse tortures Roanna when she can and Roanna is a tortured soul in general at 17. Finally after circumstances leave the family torn apart we jump ahead another 10 years I think.
Now there's some mysteries to solve and a relationship between Webb and Roanna that has deteriorated and needs to be built back up. A very twisty but interesting plot that kept me sucked in. I really enjoyed this one too!
After enjoying her first book I decided to find some more, this one is also a southern romance with some mystery mixed in. We follow the characters from youth through adulthood (jumping through years pretty quickly). We get a great understanding about what drives the characters and their relationship to each other.
Roanna and Webb are cousins (second cousins which is okay i guess) and when Roanna loses her parents at age 7, Webb is the one constant in her life when she goes to live with her grandmother (where Webb also lives). Webb is destined to be the heir (it's a very rich and influential family) and destined to marry Roanna's first cousin Jesse who is older than Roanna.
Jump a number of years and Jesse and Webb are married but unhappily so. Jesse tortures Roanna when she can and Roanna is a tortured soul in general at 17. Finally after circumstances leave the family torn apart we jump ahead another 10 years I think.
Now there's some mysteries to solve and a relationship between Webb and Roanna that has deteriorated and needs to be built back up. A very twisty but interesting plot that kept me sucked in. I really enjoyed this one too!
Midnight Rising (Midnight Breed book 4)
by Lara Adrian.
I couldn't stay away too long! Back to the Midnight Breed series and we're following Rio (whom had a tragic loss in book 1 and has had a rough time recovering) and Dylan, a reporter who stumbles upon Rio. This one was good, not as good as the other three, maybe because Dylan had to be abducted and wasn't trusted with the information up front because she was a reporter. It made for a sketchy start to the book. However it did get better and the overarching plotline that we've been trying to figure out really became much clearer in this book. We know what's going on finally but no idea how they'll 'stop' it.
I couldn't stay away too long! Back to the Midnight Breed series and we're following Rio (whom had a tragic loss in book 1 and has had a rough time recovering) and Dylan, a reporter who stumbles upon Rio. This one was good, not as good as the other three, maybe because Dylan had to be abducted and wasn't trusted with the information up front because she was a reporter. It made for a sketchy start to the book. However it did get better and the overarching plotline that we've been trying to figure out really became much clearer in this book. We know what's going on finally but no idea how they'll 'stop' it.
After the Night
by Linda Howard.
A new author to try, she writes southern romances with mysteries mixed in. Her style seems to be that she follows the characters from a young age, highlighting important points in their lives and moving forward pretty quickly to the 'current' time but giving us a glimpse of what is really behind these characters.
I found this book very intriguing and had trouble putting it down a few times. Gray is from an uppercrust family and his father is promiscuous to say the least. One of the women tied to Gray's father is Faith's mother. Meanwhile Faith has a serious crush on Gray, idolizing him. But she's a Devlin and Devlin's are 'garbage' from everyone's point of view. No one cares that Faith isn't like the rest.
Jump forward a few years, all of a sudden Gray's father and Faith's mother disappear the same night and their worlds get turned up side down. The Devlin's get kicked out of town by Gray and Faith will never forget how he looked at her and what he said to her (she's trash).
Jump forward many years and Faith has built a life for herself and has decided she wants to solve the mystery so she goes back to town. Gray tries to drive her away but she's stronger now and won't back down. There's a lot of mystery in this one and it really moves along quickly with a few twists and turns. Again a page turner and had me looking for more by Linda Howard for sure!
A new author to try, she writes southern romances with mysteries mixed in. Her style seems to be that she follows the characters from a young age, highlighting important points in their lives and moving forward pretty quickly to the 'current' time but giving us a glimpse of what is really behind these characters.
I found this book very intriguing and had trouble putting it down a few times. Gray is from an uppercrust family and his father is promiscuous to say the least. One of the women tied to Gray's father is Faith's mother. Meanwhile Faith has a serious crush on Gray, idolizing him. But she's a Devlin and Devlin's are 'garbage' from everyone's point of view. No one cares that Faith isn't like the rest.
Jump forward a few years, all of a sudden Gray's father and Faith's mother disappear the same night and their worlds get turned up side down. The Devlin's get kicked out of town by Gray and Faith will never forget how he looked at her and what he said to her (she's trash).
Jump forward many years and Faith has built a life for herself and has decided she wants to solve the mystery so she goes back to town. Gray tries to drive her away but she's stronger now and won't back down. There's a lot of mystery in this one and it really moves along quickly with a few twists and turns. Again a page turner and had me looking for more by Linda Howard for sure!
Midnight Awakening (Midnight Breed book 3)
by Lara Adrian.
Book 3 follows Tegan, and that's great because you're really wondering about him at this point. He's a tough guy to like from the outside but we get to see inside in this book and a new dimension is added. Elise also has a past and the story is intriguing that brings them together. The overall plot line/mystery really makes a lot of progress in this one as we get closer to the unknown evil and make a few resolutions in this one.
Book 3 follows Tegan, and that's great because you're really wondering about him at this point. He's a tough guy to like from the outside but we get to see inside in this book and a new dimension is added. Elise also has a past and the story is intriguing that brings them together. The overall plot line/mystery really makes a lot of progress in this one as we get closer to the unknown evil and make a few resolutions in this one.
Kiss of Crimson (Midnight Breed book 2)
by Lara Adrian.
The second in the series, started out kind of rocky relationship wise but came together well in the end. I love that it continues with a new warrior of the Breed but you still get to follow the previous characters since they're interconnected. Dante and Tess' story has a lot of action and also moves along the overall plot quite a bit. I really enjoy this series!
The second in the series, started out kind of rocky relationship wise but came together well in the end. I love that it continues with a new warrior of the Breed but you still get to follow the previous characters since they're interconnected. Dante and Tess' story has a lot of action and also moves along the overall plot quite a bit. I really enjoy this series!
One Grave At A Time (Nighthuntress book 6)
by Jeanine Frost.
Another Cat and Bones and one of the better ones lately (if you don't count the first few which were the very best). This one focuses on ghosts a bit more, partly because her Uncle Don is now a ghost and partly because the mystery that Cat and Bones are out to 'solve' revolves around a ghost. Action packed and filled with characters we love - it's a great one!
Another Cat and Bones and one of the better ones lately (if you don't count the first few which were the very best). This one focuses on ghosts a bit more, partly because her Uncle Don is now a ghost and partly because the mystery that Cat and Bones are out to 'solve' revolves around a ghost. Action packed and filled with characters we love - it's a great one!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed book 1)
by Lara Adrian.
A new author and vampire series to try out. I got 3 for 2 credits and thought I'd give them a try. The first in the series follows Lucan, a GenOne (generation one) vampire who founded a group of warriors who hunt the Rogue vampires that have given in to blood lust. He himself is fighting blood lust constantly and trying to hide that from his brothers.
Then he meets Gabrielle who is marked as a Breed Mate (if he drinks her blood he binds her to him forever). She gets tangled into his world unknowingly and eventually he brings her under his protection with the truth.
Overall I really enjoyed the book. A few new twists on Vampire lore and some new 'history', like vampires are born from human mothers with vampire fathers. The group of warriors includes a few that are already blood bonded and a few others that will have their own stories that I'm looking forward to in the next few books. I will definitely continue with this series for a while!
A new author and vampire series to try out. I got 3 for 2 credits and thought I'd give them a try. The first in the series follows Lucan, a GenOne (generation one) vampire who founded a group of warriors who hunt the Rogue vampires that have given in to blood lust. He himself is fighting blood lust constantly and trying to hide that from his brothers.
Then he meets Gabrielle who is marked as a Breed Mate (if he drinks her blood he binds her to him forever). She gets tangled into his world unknowingly and eventually he brings her under his protection with the truth.
Overall I really enjoyed the book. A few new twists on Vampire lore and some new 'history', like vampires are born from human mothers with vampire fathers. The group of warriors includes a few that are already blood bonded and a few others that will have their own stories that I'm looking forward to in the next few books. I will definitely continue with this series for a while!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Ten Things I Love About You
by Julia Quinn.
This is a victorian romance from a new author I thought I'd try out. It was a good book in general, not a Lisa Kleypas grab ya type but still good and enjoyable.
Annabel is planning to marry an Earl to save her 8 brothers and sisters financially however she's fallen for Sebastian, the Earl's hated nephew. A little love triangle and some funny scenes make for an interesting story set in Victorian England. Sebastian is also secretly a writer (writes under a female pseudonym).
Enjoyable, not sure I'm going to go looking for more but maybe, especially if there are familiar characters in them.
This is a victorian romance from a new author I thought I'd try out. It was a good book in general, not a Lisa Kleypas grab ya type but still good and enjoyable.
Annabel is planning to marry an Earl to save her 8 brothers and sisters financially however she's fallen for Sebastian, the Earl's hated nephew. A little love triangle and some funny scenes make for an interesting story set in Victorian England. Sebastian is also secretly a writer (writes under a female pseudonym).
Enjoyable, not sure I'm going to go looking for more but maybe, especially if there are familiar characters in them.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
In Too Deep (Glass light series book 2)
by Jayne Ann Krentz.
FINALLY is the first thought I had. We finally get Fallon's story and it's a great one. Full of mystery and investigation and danger of course. Isabella has quite a history and being a Finder makes her a great addition to J & J.
A small tie back to Eclipse Bay and Arizona Snow is fun too, and Zach Jones and Raine make appearances too.
FINALLY is the first thought I had. We finally get Fallon's story and it's a great one. Full of mystery and investigation and danger of course. Isabella has quite a history and being a Finder makes her a great addition to J & J.
A small tie back to Eclipse Bay and Arizona Snow is fun too, and Zach Jones and Raine make appearances too.
Quicksilver (glass light trilogy book 1)
by Amanda Quick.
I LOVE amanda quick books! I've read them all (most of them I've read twice). And her new ones are just as good. They are definitely formulaic and there are a few 'scenes' that are basically required in an Amanda Quick book but I love them for that too.
This is in the Arcane Society series so it's a paranormal victorian romance. Virginia can read images stored in mirrors and Owen is a Sweetwater (finally we get to meet some more of that family!) Neither is actually a member of Arcane but they are tightly coupled with them. There's a secondary romance going on as well which is always fun.
I highly recommend this one and it was just a lead up to the second in the series which is FINALLY Fallon Jone's story!
I LOVE amanda quick books! I've read them all (most of them I've read twice). And her new ones are just as good. They are definitely formulaic and there are a few 'scenes' that are basically required in an Amanda Quick book but I love them for that too.
This is in the Arcane Society series so it's a paranormal victorian romance. Virginia can read images stored in mirrors and Owen is a Sweetwater (finally we get to meet some more of that family!) Neither is actually a member of Arcane but they are tightly coupled with them. There's a secondary romance going on as well which is always fun.
I highly recommend this one and it was just a lead up to the second in the series which is FINALLY Fallon Jone's story!
Monday, August 15, 2011
What I'm reading
I've had a dry spell from the reading department and I know I've read a few books a couple months ago that I forgot to write about.
Currently I'm reading the two latest Sookie books, I have really lost interest in them but decided while at my sister's recently that I did want to read them so I started Dead in the Family. For now I put it down but hope to pick it up again.
The reason i put down the Sookie book is that I got the Glasslight trilogy books from my sister (well the first two). I'm reading the Amanda Quick book QuickSilver now and of course loving it, always do!
Since finishing The Help I started listening to a new author Julia Quinn with Ten Things I Love About You, another victorian romance and so far so good.
I'm finally back to reading and looking forward to my vacation next week and a bit more time to read then!
Currently I'm reading the two latest Sookie books, I have really lost interest in them but decided while at my sister's recently that I did want to read them so I started Dead in the Family. For now I put it down but hope to pick it up again.
The reason i put down the Sookie book is that I got the Glasslight trilogy books from my sister (well the first two). I'm reading the Amanda Quick book QuickSilver now and of course loving it, always do!
Since finishing The Help I started listening to a new author Julia Quinn with Ten Things I Love About You, another victorian romance and so far so good.
I'm finally back to reading and looking forward to my vacation next week and a bit more time to read then!
The Help
by Kathryn Stockett.
I highly recommend this book and I can't wait to see the movie. It takes place in the 60's in Alabama and deals with the 'separate but equal' issue from an interesting viewpoint. I laughed, I cried and just loved this book and all of the characters telling their stories. Very well done!
I would recommend this to anyone - and will!
I highly recommend this book and I can't wait to see the movie. It takes place in the 60's in Alabama and deals with the 'separate but equal' issue from an interesting viewpoint. I laughed, I cried and just loved this book and all of the characters telling their stories. Very well done!
I would recommend this to anyone - and will!
Book Catchup (Audible)
I've been very bad at blog entries, so here's a quick recap of what I can remember listening to this summer so far...
Somewhere I'll Find You - by Lisa Kleypas
Damon and Julia, 'married' when they were young and have not seen each other since. Meet up unexpectedly and she tries to conceal who she is. This is the first of the theatre series (Logan Scott) and it was quite good.
Then Came You - by Lisa Kleypas
Alex and Lily. Lily has a secret past (and daughter) and Alex is set to marry her sister. Lily decides to save her sister and concocts a scheme which of course ends with a romance between herself and Alex. This is the first in the Derek Craven series.
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor - by Lisa Kleypas
This is a shorter book that tells the story of Zachary who adopts his niece after his sister dies. He then falls for the perfect woman, but he's got a girlfriend and she's got a history with marriage. A nice short love story with a bit more drama than necessary but entertaining.
Fly Away Home - by Jennifer Weiner
This author was recommended to me so I thought I'd try one of her books out. I may not have chosen the best first book to read. It follows the story of 3 women, a mother and her two daughters. The mother's husband is a politician and gets caught in a scandal and she has to decide what to do while her daughters are dealing with their own problems (one is having an affair herself and the other is a recovering drug addict). It was a good book and the characters are touching. Not the lightest or easiest emotionally but worth the read.
I just finished the Help too, but that gets it's own post!
Somewhere I'll Find You - by Lisa Kleypas
Damon and Julia, 'married' when they were young and have not seen each other since. Meet up unexpectedly and she tries to conceal who she is. This is the first of the theatre series (Logan Scott) and it was quite good.
Then Came You - by Lisa Kleypas
Alex and Lily. Lily has a secret past (and daughter) and Alex is set to marry her sister. Lily decides to save her sister and concocts a scheme which of course ends with a romance between herself and Alex. This is the first in the Derek Craven series.
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor - by Lisa Kleypas
This is a shorter book that tells the story of Zachary who adopts his niece after his sister dies. He then falls for the perfect woman, but he's got a girlfriend and she's got a history with marriage. A nice short love story with a bit more drama than necessary but entertaining.
Fly Away Home - by Jennifer Weiner
This author was recommended to me so I thought I'd try one of her books out. I may not have chosen the best first book to read. It follows the story of 3 women, a mother and her two daughters. The mother's husband is a politician and gets caught in a scandal and she has to decide what to do while her daughters are dealing with their own problems (one is having an affair herself and the other is a recovering drug addict). It was a good book and the characters are touching. Not the lightest or easiest emotionally but worth the read.
I just finished the Help too, but that gets it's own post!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Because You're Mine (Theater series book 2)
by Lisa Kleypas.
Another book 2 that I'm reading first. I was driving when my last book finished so I just started listening to the first one in the list. It happens that it's actually another second book but again, not a big deal.
This one takes place in the theater world. Logan Scott is a self-made farmer to famous actor and Maddy is a young woman engaged to a titled old man who she does not want to marry. She decides to ruin herself by having an affair with Mr. Scott but he won't have her.
Again I really enjoyed this one and the appearances of the Duke and Duchess who were the characters of book 1 made me interested in their story of course so I look forward to reading about them next!
Another book 2 that I'm reading first. I was driving when my last book finished so I just started listening to the first one in the list. It happens that it's actually another second book but again, not a big deal.
This one takes place in the theater world. Logan Scott is a self-made farmer to famous actor and Maddy is a young woman engaged to a titled old man who she does not want to marry. She decides to ruin herself by having an affair with Mr. Scott but he won't have her.
Again I really enjoyed this one and the appearances of the Duke and Duchess who were the characters of book 1 made me interested in their story of course so I look forward to reading about them next!
Dreaming of You (Stews to Gentlemen book 2)
by Lisa Kleypas.
I didn't know this was a second part to a first book when I started it and it really doesn't matter but the characters from the first book make quite a few appearances.
Anyhow, this one was about a self-made man who runs a gambling club and a spinster writer who does research in the 'stews' and comes upon him being attached and 'saves his life'. Quite an active beginning and the story continues with the action. It's a very good one and I really enjoyed it. It inspired me to hunt around a bit for her other books and now I have a few on audible ready to enjoy!
I didn't know this was a second part to a first book when I started it and it really doesn't matter but the characters from the first book make quite a few appearances.
Anyhow, this one was about a self-made man who runs a gambling club and a spinster writer who does research in the 'stews' and comes upon him being attached and 'saves his life'. Quite an active beginning and the story continues with the action. It's a very good one and I really enjoyed it. It inspired me to hunt around a bit for her other books and now I have a few on audible ready to enjoy!
Friday, May 6, 2011
A Matter of Class
by Mary Balogh.
I recently purchased some new kindle books and this was one of them. I like Mary Balogh books and this one was quite interesting. I give credit to the author for sure in this unique story and while I did figure out the "twist" quite early it was still fun, not following the typical romance story line. I do recommend this one pretty highly if you like romances.
I recently purchased some new kindle books and this was one of them. I like Mary Balogh books and this one was quite interesting. I give credit to the author for sure in this unique story and while I did figure out the "twist" quite early it was still fun, not following the typical romance story line. I do recommend this one pretty highly if you like romances.
Demon Hunts (Walker Papers book 5)
by C.E. Murphy
And we visit Joanne Walker again - Urban Shaman. This one seemed to be the slowest of the series so far and I think I'm losing interest in general in this series. There wasn't a lot of action, but there was a lot of spiritual stuff which got boring. Plus the "joanne/morrison" in love but can't admit it thing is getting old, especially since she now also loves someone else. I may keep reading these because it's easy to listen to them but we'll see.
And we visit Joanne Walker again - Urban Shaman. This one seemed to be the slowest of the series so far and I think I'm losing interest in general in this series. There wasn't a lot of action, but there was a lot of spiritual stuff which got boring. Plus the "joanne/morrison" in love but can't admit it thing is getting old, especially since she now also loves someone else. I may keep reading these because it's easy to listen to them but we'll see.
Monday, April 18, 2011
The Host
by Stephenie Meyer.
This is a long one! I finally got around to it though, listening to it instead of trying to read it. What a great story though, it helped that i had a long drive to/from NYC to get into the book because it does start pretty slowly. The second 2 thirds however, while not filled with action are at least very interesting and keep your attention. It's not a page turner, I could definitely stop it easily but I liked the transition each character went through as they learned to live with/among/outside of this new species that took over earth. And I wasn't sure if she would or could make a happy ending but I was pleased with the ending which made the whole experience completely worth it.
This is a long one! I finally got around to it though, listening to it instead of trying to read it. What a great story though, it helped that i had a long drive to/from NYC to get into the book because it does start pretty slowly. The second 2 thirds however, while not filled with action are at least very interesting and keep your attention. It's not a page turner, I could definitely stop it easily but I liked the transition each character went through as they learned to live with/among/outside of this new species that took over earth. And I wasn't sure if she would or could make a happy ending but I was pleased with the ending which made the whole experience completely worth it.
The Girl in the Gatehouse
by Julie Klassen.
I really enjoy Klassen's work. The books are romances but they're more involved than that. There's either more to the main character (a coming of age) or just more characters and stories to learn within the main character's life (this one fall in that genre). Lots of neat characters with their own stories to tell which kept this very interesting. There was a naval story/theme feeling to most of it which I enjoyed.
I really enjoy Klassen's work. The books are romances but they're more involved than that. There's either more to the main character (a coming of age) or just more characters and stories to learn within the main character's life (this one fall in that genre). Lots of neat characters with their own stories to tell which kept this very interesting. There was a naval story/theme feeling to most of it which I enjoyed.
Suddenly You
by Lisa Kleypas.
I really really enjoyed this one. It was funny (the main character hires a male prostitute for her 30th birthday!). Of course it turns out he's not a prostitute but a publisher (and she's an author), he wanted to meet her. It went on from there, she's a strong character which made her easy to relate to. All in all it made me want to read more of Kleypas' work again. Although I've been waiting for the new Julie Klassen so I jumped right to that next. I will probably get a new Kleypas or two when I finish my current book.
I really really enjoyed this one. It was funny (the main character hires a male prostitute for her 30th birthday!). Of course it turns out he's not a prostitute but a publisher (and she's an author), he wanted to meet her. It went on from there, she's a strong character which made her easy to relate to. All in all it made me want to read more of Kleypas' work again. Although I've been waiting for the new Julie Klassen so I jumped right to that next. I will probably get a new Kleypas or two when I finish my current book.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Book Catch Up
I've been reading a lot since the last time I posted, I don't even remember it all but this is what I remember...
Jeanine Frost:
- Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Night Huntress World)
This book covers the love story of Mencheres who we finally get to learn about, and Kira, a new character. I really enjoyed this one, this whole series really and it's great that I read them in order because both of these offshoot books came before the new Bones/Cat book.
- Halfway to the Grave (book 1)
Re-read - probably my favorite of the series!
- One Foot in the Grave (book 2)
Re-read, not my favorite but probably my second favorite.
- At Grave's End (book 3)
Re-read
- Destined for an Early Grave (book 4)
Re-read - probably my least favorite of the books, and i had read it but forgotten pretty much everything about it. Since it's referenced by the off-shoot books this threw me off a bit.
- This Side of the Grave (book 5, or night huntress world book 7)
A new book, not the best in the series but good. It ties a lot of stuff up which is nice and we get to see some of the new characters we got to know in the off-shoot books (Kira again for example).
After reading that series again (which included some audiobooks, then picking it up in paperback to read faster). I started the new Walker Papers book by C.E. Murphy but paused halfway through to start The Host by Stephenie Meyer and I'm still listening to that.
Then on the Kindle I read:
The Silent Governess by Julie Klassen
This was a serious favorite. I really like Klassen's books, they have so much to them. No disappointments in this one at all, although it was a bit more predictable than her first couple of books. I'm looking forward to starting her new one soon.
And finally I'm reading Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas on the Kindle now. I think that's it. I'll follow up once I finish some of the current ones I have going.
Jeanine Frost:
- Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Night Huntress World)
This book covers the love story of Mencheres who we finally get to learn about, and Kira, a new character. I really enjoyed this one, this whole series really and it's great that I read them in order because both of these offshoot books came before the new Bones/Cat book.
- Halfway to the Grave (book 1)
Re-read - probably my favorite of the series!
- One Foot in the Grave (book 2)
Re-read, not my favorite but probably my second favorite.
- At Grave's End (book 3)
Re-read
- Destined for an Early Grave (book 4)
Re-read - probably my least favorite of the books, and i had read it but forgotten pretty much everything about it. Since it's referenced by the off-shoot books this threw me off a bit.
- This Side of the Grave (book 5, or night huntress world book 7)
A new book, not the best in the series but good. It ties a lot of stuff up which is nice and we get to see some of the new characters we got to know in the off-shoot books (Kira again for example).
After reading that series again (which included some audiobooks, then picking it up in paperback to read faster). I started the new Walker Papers book by C.E. Murphy but paused halfway through to start The Host by Stephenie Meyer and I'm still listening to that.
Then on the Kindle I read:
The Silent Governess by Julie Klassen
This was a serious favorite. I really like Klassen's books, they have so much to them. No disappointments in this one at all, although it was a bit more predictable than her first couple of books. I'm looking forward to starting her new one soon.
And finally I'm reading Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas on the Kindle now. I think that's it. I'll follow up once I finish some of the current ones I have going.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Soft Focus
by Jayne Ann Krentz.
A strange concept, kind of sci-fi-ish but a quick easy read which is always enjoyable.
Not my favorite but doing it as an audiobook is the way to go when they aren't 'can't put down books' :)
A strange concept, kind of sci-fi-ish but a quick easy read which is always enjoyable.
Not my favorite but doing it as an audiobook is the way to go when they aren't 'can't put down books' :)
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Slightly Dangerous (slight series book 6)
by Mary Balogh.
Finally it's Wulf's story and it starts at a house party (he never goes to house parties but is feeling lonely after all his siblings have recently or not so recently become happily married). He meets Christine, a widow. Neither of them want to like each other but of course in the end things work out. I really enjoyed this one and it tied up some loose ends of some side characters which was nice.
Finally it's Wulf's story and it starts at a house party (he never goes to house parties but is feeling lonely after all his siblings have recently or not so recently become happily married). He meets Christine, a widow. Neither of them want to like each other but of course in the end things work out. I really enjoyed this one and it tied up some loose ends of some side characters which was nice.
Death Du Jour (temperance book 2)
by Kathy Reichs.
The second book started out much more slowly than the first but the ending was pretty fast paced and interesting. They are good mysteries and I kind of like that these are abridged although I do wonder what I'm missing out on.
One more to go in the set that I got from a friend!
The second book started out much more slowly than the first but the ending was pretty fast paced and interesting. They are good mysteries and I kind of like that these are abridged although I do wonder what I'm missing out on.
One more to go in the set that I got from a friend!
Slightly Sinful (slightly series book 5)
by Mary Balogh.
Book 5 follows Alleyne Bedwyn who was presumed dead in the previous book. He winds up in a brothel in Brussels with no memory of who he is. Rachel York, the woman who saved him ends up entering a fake marriage with Alleyne (this series is full of fake engagements so why not a fake marriage) :). Of course in the end he does remember who he is (or is helped to remember), and it completes the scene from Morgan's story where she sees a man standing at the house just before her wedding breakfast (it's Alleyne). It was a nice book to round out the family, leaving only the Duke of Bewcastle left to go!
Book 5 follows Alleyne Bedwyn who was presumed dead in the previous book. He winds up in a brothel in Brussels with no memory of who he is. Rachel York, the woman who saved him ends up entering a fake marriage with Alleyne (this series is full of fake engagements so why not a fake marriage) :). Of course in the end he does remember who he is (or is helped to remember), and it completes the scene from Morgan's story where she sees a man standing at the house just before her wedding breakfast (it's Alleyne). It was a nice book to round out the family, leaving only the Duke of Bewcastle left to go!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Simply Perfect (Simply series book 4)
by Mary Balogh.
Finally Claudia Martin's story and Lord Attleboro is the hero. They meet due to a mutual friend and grudgingly she kind of likes him a little. He is almost engaged to the same woman from book 1 of the series that got dumped - Miss Hunt. Hardships continue between Lord Attleboro and Claudia as we find out more about his secret in London and his engagement to Miss Hunt. We also find out the history of Claudia and someone from her past pops back in to her life. Of course all works out for everyone in the end and at long last all 4 friends are happily married.
This was a good series and I enjoyed seeing the same characters over and over. I've also enjoyed reading the Bedwyn series in conjunction since they do intertwine quite a bit.
Finally Claudia Martin's story and Lord Attleboro is the hero. They meet due to a mutual friend and grudgingly she kind of likes him a little. He is almost engaged to the same woman from book 1 of the series that got dumped - Miss Hunt. Hardships continue between Lord Attleboro and Claudia as we find out more about his secret in London and his engagement to Miss Hunt. We also find out the history of Claudia and someone from her past pops back in to her life. Of course all works out for everyone in the end and at long last all 4 friends are happily married.
This was a good series and I enjoyed seeing the same characters over and over. I've also enjoyed reading the Bedwyn series in conjunction since they do intertwine quite a bit.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Deja Dead (Temperance Brennan book 1)
by Kathy Reichs.
I am finally reading this series! I tried to start it a while ago and it wasn't grabbing me - not close enough to Bones the show which I love. However a co-worker got the first 3 books on CD and is passing them along to me as she finishes them. The timing was perfect because my itrip for my ipod stopped working last week and I was in withdrawal!
Part of the reason I may have liked this was that I think it was Abridged so they cut out some of the boring stuff I was getting hung up and lost on. I also had trouble with the French names when I tried reading it which is not a problem when someone reads it aloud to you. This way I could focus on the mystery itself.
So I started up this book and I really enjoyed it, a great murder mystery. I haven't finished Simply Perfect (which is on my ipod) but will get back to that when my new itrip arrives hopefully. Then I'll continue with this series!
I am finally reading this series! I tried to start it a while ago and it wasn't grabbing me - not close enough to Bones the show which I love. However a co-worker got the first 3 books on CD and is passing them along to me as she finishes them. The timing was perfect because my itrip for my ipod stopped working last week and I was in withdrawal!
Part of the reason I may have liked this was that I think it was Abridged so they cut out some of the boring stuff I was getting hung up and lost on. I also had trouble with the French names when I tried reading it which is not a problem when someone reads it aloud to you. This way I could focus on the mystery itself.
So I started up this book and I really enjoyed it, a great murder mystery. I haven't finished Simply Perfect (which is on my ipod) but will get back to that when my new itrip arrives hopefully. Then I'll continue with this series!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Slightly Tempted (Slightly series book 4)
by Mary Balogh.
This book follows Morgan, the youngest. Morgan is interested in the war that is going on and follows some friends to Brussels to be closer to the action. Her brother Aidan goes missing and she stays behind in Brussels while her companions return to England. A "friend" stays with her for protection and of course more develops. The snafoo in their relationship is that he started out befriending her because he holds a grudge against her brother. We find out a bit of the Bedwyn history in this one (relating to Wulf) and of course all works out in the end.
There are only 2 more in the series, Aidan is next, the Bedwyns think he is dead so I think the next book actually coincides time wise with this one, just a parallel story.
This book follows Morgan, the youngest. Morgan is interested in the war that is going on and follows some friends to Brussels to be closer to the action. Her brother Aidan goes missing and she stays behind in Brussels while her companions return to England. A "friend" stays with her for protection and of course more develops. The snafoo in their relationship is that he started out befriending her because he holds a grudge against her brother. We find out a bit of the Bedwyn history in this one (relating to Wulf) and of course all works out in the end.
There are only 2 more in the series, Aidan is next, the Bedwyns think he is dead so I think the next book actually coincides time wise with this one, just a parallel story.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Slightly Scandalous (Slightly series book 3)
by Mary Balogh.
This book follows Freyja Bedwin as she leaves her brother's wedding to travel to Bath to avoid going home where she would be around when Kit Butler and his new wife (from A Summer to Remember) are expecting their first child). She runs into Josh when he breaks into her room at an inn.
They meet a few more times, not under flattering circumstances all the time and end up in a fake engagement which drags on and on and eventually of course at the end becomes real :)
Freyja is an interesting character, you don't have to really like her too much to understand her a bit and understand why some people like her. She never really softens up to the outside world but you find out that really she has soft spots she just keeps them hidden.
Good timing as I'm interested to find out if Claudia Martin from the Simply series will end up befriending Freyja or not.
This book follows Freyja Bedwin as she leaves her brother's wedding to travel to Bath to avoid going home where she would be around when Kit Butler and his new wife (from A Summer to Remember) are expecting their first child). She runs into Josh when he breaks into her room at an inn.
They meet a few more times, not under flattering circumstances all the time and end up in a fake engagement which drags on and on and eventually of course at the end becomes real :)
Freyja is an interesting character, you don't have to really like her too much to understand her a bit and understand why some people like her. She never really softens up to the outside world but you find out that really she has soft spots she just keeps them hidden.
Good timing as I'm interested to find out if Claudia Martin from the Simply series will end up befriending Freyja or not.
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