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LisaA
Member since Aug-6-05
1139 posts Feb-28-10, 05:06 PM (CST)

"WAYR the week of March 1-6"

   I can't believe no one has started this thread yet!! It's my first time starting this one
I just completed a reread of BET ME by Jenny Crusie...love, love, love this book! Cal & Min and the whole lot of them are just fabulous.
I am really looking forward to my Kindle delivery of the new Robyn Carr Book, MOONLIGHT ROAD, and THE SUMMER HIDEAWAY, by Susan Wiggs (another Lakeshore book!) and THE NAKED EDGE by Pamela Clare. These three will make it very difficult for me to get any work done this week!!
What are y'all reading this week?
LisaA in Washington state

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  Subject     Author     Message Date     ID

WAYR the week of March 1-6 [View All] LisaA Feb-28-10 TOP

  Slow Heat by Jill Shalvis Anisa Feb-28-10 1

  RE: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie Margaret4 Feb-28-10 2

     Evanovich, Betts Margaret4 Feb-28-10 3

     RE: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie TElmgren Mar-01-10 24

     RE: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie Linda in PA Mar-01-10 28

         RE: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie hdsbmt Mar-02-10 48

  Lynn Michaels and James Patterson Becky from OH Feb-28-10 4

  Enoch, Ferguson, Gavalda, Linda in PA Feb-28-10 5

     RE: Enoch, Ferguson, Gavalda, hopeful soul Feb-28-10 6

         RE: Enoch, Ferguson, Gavalda, Linda in PA Mar-01-10 30

     RE: Enoch, Ferguson, Gavalda, Linou Mar-01-10 19

         RE: Enoch, Ferguson, Gavalda, motherof4 Mar-01-10 21

  The Golden Season - Connie Brockway hopeful soul Feb-28-10 7

  Connie Brockway hopeful soul Feb-28-10 8

     RE: Connie Brockway ca_gt Feb-28-10 9

         RE: Connie Brockway ca_gt Feb-28-10 11

     RE: Connie Brockway luci_0775 Mar-01-10 15

  Crusie, Mayberry, Bourne ca_gt Feb-28-10 10

     "Angels Peak" by Robyn Carr nancy326 Feb-28-10 12

  RE:Chapman,Carr, and Dahl halibev Feb-28-10 13

     RE:Chapman,Carr, and Dahl luci_0775 Mar-01-10 16

  RE: WAYR the week of March 1-6 luci_0775 Mar-01-10 14

     RE: Carr, Wiggs, and Clare...oh my!!! LisaA Mar-01-10 26

         RE: Carr, Wiggs, and Clare...oh my!!! luci_0775 Mar-02-10 35

             RE: Carr, Wiggs, and Clare...oh my!!! LisaA Mar-03-10 74

  Julia Quinn and Connie Brockway luci_0775 Mar-01-10 17

  "Glitter baby" ShirleyTemple Mar-01-10 18

  Bella Andre Linou Mar-01-10 20

  Dream A Little Dream princessjster Mar-01-10 22

     RE: Dream A Little Dream luci_0775 Mar-01-10 23

         RE: Dream A Little Dream Linda in PA Mar-01-10 31

             RE: Dream A Little Dream luci_0775 Mar-02-10 36

                 RE: Dream A Little Dream efy Mar-02-10 37

                     RE: Dream A Little Dream luci_0775 Mar-02-10 38

                         RE: Dream A Little Dream hdsbmt Mar-02-10 47

                         RE: Dream A Little Dream Linda in PA Mar-02-10 51

                             RE: Dream A Little Dream luci_0775 Mar-02-10 57

                                 RE: Dream A Little Dream LJ Mar-03-10 67

                                     RE: Dream A Little Dream luci_0775 Mar-03-10 68

                                         RE: Dream A Little Dream efy Mar-03-10 70

                                             RE: Dream A Little Dream Linda in PA Mar-03-10 73

                                             RE: Dream A Little Dream hopeful soul Mar-05-10 88

  Susan Andersen TElmgren Mar-01-10 25

     RE: Susan Andersen ShirleyTemple Mar-01-10 29

         RE: Susan Andersen Linda in PA Mar-01-10 32

     RE: Susan Andersen Mombo Mar-01-10 33

         RE: Susan Andersen TElmgren Mar-02-10 40

             RE: Susan Andersen nancy326 Mar-03-10 66

                 RE: Susan Andersen ShirleyTemple Mar-04-10 81

  Fantasy in Death april Mar-01-10 27

     RE: Fantasy in Death Lynda V Mar-01-10 34

     RE: Fantasy in Death Patricia G Mar-02-10 42

         RE: Fantasy in Death Mombo Mar-02-10 44

             RE: Fantasy in Death Patricia G Mar-02-10 52

                 RE: Fantasy in Death Linda in PA Mar-02-10 53

                 RE: Fantasy in Death Mombo Mar-04-10 79

                     RE: Fantasy in Death Patricia G Mar-04-10 84

                         RE: Fantasy in Death Linda in PA Mar-05-10 85

                             RE: Fantasy in Death Patricia G Mar-05-10 86

                         RE: Fantasy in Death Mombo Mar-05-10 87

         RE: Fantasy in Death april Mar-02-10 45

             RE: Fantasy in Death Linda in PA Mar-02-10 49

  Dark Water by Sharon Sala callas Mar-02-10 39

  James Mezzo Mar-02-10 41

     RE: James luci_0775 Mar-02-10 56

         RE: James Mezzo Mar-02-10 59

             RE: James Linda in PA Mar-02-10 60

                 RE: James Mezzo Mar-02-10 61

                     RE: James Linda in PA Mar-02-10 63

                         RE: James Mezzo Mar-02-10 64

                             RE: James Linda in PA Mar-04-10 78

  Julie Garwood - Sizzle Lizzie61 Mar-02-10 43

     RE: Julie Garwood - Sizzle halibev Mar-03-10 77

         RE: Julie Garwood and Sandra Brown gina1 casto Mar-06-10 90

  New Julie James-Something About You! LisaA Mar-02-10 46

     RE: New Julie James-Something About You! Mezzo Mar-02-10 50

         RE: New Julie James-Something About You! LisaA Mar-02-10 54

             RE: New Julie James-Something About You! Mezzo Mar-02-10 55

     RE: New Julie James-Something About You! april Mar-02-10 58

     RE: New Julie James-Something About You! april Mar-03-10 75

         RE: New Julie James-Something About You! LisaA Mar-03-10 76

  Kathryn Stockett & Robyn Carr ALE1998 Mar-02-10 62

     "Moonlight Road" by Robyn Carr nancy326 Mar-03-10 65

     RE: Kathryn Stockett & Robyn Carr april Mar-03-10 71

  RE: Teresa Medeiros, Laura Kinsale efy Mar-03-10 69

  Montana Creeds: Dylan by Linda Lael Miller Anisa Mar-03-10 72

  Delicious - Shayla Black SMK1507 Mar-04-10 80

  Jill Shalvis, JD Robb Linda in PA Mar-04-10 82

  Kristin Higgins hopeful soul Mar-04-10 83

  RE: WAYR the week of March 1-6 Mary Ellen Mar-06-10 89

  Cathie Linz Lynda V Mar-06-10 91

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Anisa
Member since Jan-18-07
6548 posts Feb-28-10, 05:25 PM (CST)

1. "Slow Heat by Jill Shalvis"
In response to message #0

Last night I finished The Next Best Thing by Kristan Higgins and was blown away by the story and writing. Due to all the emotional upheaval, this book was outside of my comfort zone. But it was just so well done, that I think I'm going to buy it for my Kindle.
I just started Slow Heat by Jill Shalvis. I hope to be reading Robyn Carr's new book soon too. I pre-ordered it for my Kindle.
Dawn
"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend.
Inside a dog, it's too dark to read."
--Groucho Marx

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Margaret4
Member since Apr-25-07
1146 posts Feb-28-10, 06:34 PM (CST)

2. "RE: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie"
In response to message #0

   Oh, I love Bet Me. Must be the shoes. It was such a cute story. A definite must read.
Margaret

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Margaret4
Member since Apr-25-07
1146 posts Feb-28-10, 07:04 PM (CST)

3. "Evanovich, Betts"
In response to message #2

   I have been listening to One for the Money and Two for the Dough. I thought it was time to get into the Stephanie Plum books. I have listened to many of her other books and liked them, but a series with 16 books seemed a little daunting. I failed with Suzanne Brockmann to finish her series. I still want to read or listen to them though. One day I will get back to that. I have also been reading Heidi Betts Tangled in Love and Love Me Loves Me Knot. Love Me Love Me KNot may not exactly be politiaclly correct. Yesterday, I went to the library and picked up 5 books for 50 cents a piece that were fairly recently released. I put them and the books that I was getting for my son and classroom on a self and the librarian put them back before I could finish finding everything that I needed. Now that the library has gone totally automatic check-out, the librarian have time to discomfiture people who just want to put their books down for a second or longer. I had a lot to find. In my defense, my left arm is still injured. The librarian from the children section did try to help me locate everything again. This is just some of the traumas of using an automated library. The poor librarian also hoover over you during check-out and while you're looking. I think that they feel displaced and lost their sense of purpose. I could just be projecting though. They also are not allowed to give change now. I now owe the library for two of the books that I wanted, since I did not have enough exact change. They told me everyone is on the honor system now. This could really cut into their donation fund. You know not everyone is that honest. Me, I went to Catholic school the guilt alone will make me do it.
Margaret

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TElmgren
Member since Oct-3-08
3182 posts Mar-01-10, 11:40 AM (CST)

24. "RE: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie"
In response to message #2

   I love Bet Me too! It's one of my very favorite books from one of my very favorite authors.
Tori in South Carolina

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Linda in PA
Member since Feb-11-08
1555 posts Mar-01-10, 02:36 PM (CST)

28. "RE: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie"
In response to message #2

   It's one of my favorites too. For the umpty-umpth time, I re-read it not too many weeks ago for comfort in this freezing weather.

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hdsbmt
Member since May-16-07
682 posts Mar-02-10, 12:01 PM (CST)

48. "RE: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie"
In response to message #28

   funny how some books like Bet Me is a favorite for all of us. It's on my top 5. My fav JC and she's right behind SEP for me.

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Becky from OH
Member since Aug-16-04
1851 posts Feb-28-10, 07:40 PM (CST)

4. "Lynn Michaels and James Patterson"
In response to message #0

   I listened to Mother of the Bride by Lynn Michaels. Love it! Great romance with lots of good love scenes and also very funny in parts, almost slapstick funny. Great entertainment.
I also listened to 7th Heaven and am now listening to The 8th Confession by James Patterson, the most recent two books in the Women's Murder Club series.
Becky from OH

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Linda in PA
Member since Feb-11-08
1555 posts Feb-28-10, 08:22 PM (CST)

5. "Enoch, Ferguson, Gavalda,"
In response to message #0

   I'm trying to read three books at once, which isn't my usual style.
I've savoring S Enoch's "Stolen Kisses" that Luci was so sweet to send to me. Since there won't be another SE book for a while, I read just so much a night to make it last. It's a treasure. Thanks, Luce.
I'm also halfway through Craig Ferguson's autobiography "American on Purpose" --in the part during his "deep end" alcholic period. He's one terrific writer, honest and not at all self-serving.
Finally, I started "Ensemble, C'est Tout," suggested by Linou. When I'm thinking in English and translating French words it goes so much more slowly than when I can slip into reading en francais. I'm taking my time though because there are so many common words in french and english that look the same but have different shades of meaning or mean something else altogther because of idiomatic expressions. It's fun and I'm loving the book, even though this 500-page book will take me quite a while to read, no doubt.

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hopeful soul
Member since Nov-23-05
11096 posts Feb-28-10, 08:59 PM (CST)

6. "RE: Enoch, Ferguson, Gavalda,"
In response to message #5

   That's really impressive Linda that you're reading a French book. Do you speak the language fairly well? I thought you were just about to start learning the language. Either way, major kudos to you
- Amal

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Linda in PA
Member since Feb-11-08
1555 posts Mar-01-10, 02:47 PM (CST)

30. "RE: Enoch, Ferguson, Gavalda,"
In response to message #6

   Amal, I had to achieve a compentency in French for my English degree, but I sadly haven't kept at it over the years, so now I'm trying to bring it back up to snuff. I also hope to learn German and Italian along the way--a long term goal, obviously--but since I rarely watch TV this should be doable eventually I think.

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Linou
Member since Apr-14-08
904 posts Mar-01-10, 07:04 AM (CST)

19. "RE: Enoch, Ferguson, Gavalda,"
In response to message #5

   Linda, I'm glad you're enjoying Ensemble, C'est Tout ! And if any other Seppies wants to try this book, it was translated into English (Hunting and Gathering) and into German (Zusammen ist man weniger allein). It's a wonderful book, give it a try ! So up-lifting and heart-warming.
Linou
France

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motherof4
Member since Oct-15-09
859 posts Mar-01-10, 08:35 AM (CST)

21. "RE: Enoch, Ferguson, Gavalda,"
In response to message #19

   I loved Ensemble, c'est tout. (Read it in swedish, I don't want to make people belive I can read a novel in french...)
Malin (Sweden)

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hopeful soul
Member since Nov-23-05
11096 posts Feb-28-10, 09:02 PM (CST)

7. "The Golden Season - Connie Brockway"
In response to message #0

   I'm almost at the end of this book, just have a few more chapters to go. So far, I'm really liking it. Surprisingly, I think I'm enjoying it more because I've been reading it in bits and pieces. There's enough action to keep me interested, but had I read it one sit-down period, I don't think I would have loved it as much as I am.
One of my favourite things about Connie Brockway is that she knows how to deliver the most cheesiest, most romantic lines ever. She knows how to make a woman swoon with her hero's wonderful romantic speeches. I just came to the part where the hero declares his affections in a letter - and just WOW!
Not sure what I'll pick up next.
- Amal

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hopeful soul
Member since Nov-23-05
11096 posts Feb-28-10, 09:04 PM (CST)

8. "Connie Brockway"
In response to message #0

   Hey Luci,
Not sure if you saw my post on last week's WAYR Thread, but since you just read So Enchanting, your first Brockway book, I thought I'd recommend her Rose Hunter Series. There’s a lot of suspense, heat, and anticipation, with some of the best romantic speeches I’ve ever read. It helps to read them in order, starting with: My Seduction; My Pleasure, My Surrender
If you’re looking for an easy, slow read that delivers all your secret romantic overtures, read “Dear Enemy”. The end of the book really blew me away with the hero’s poetic words.
- Amal

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ca_gt
Member since Jun-20-07
1094 posts Feb-28-10, 09:23 PM (CST)

9. "RE: Connie Brockway"
In response to message #8

   Sorry to be hijacking your thread, Amal, but I just have to agree with you on Connie Brockway. My Dearest Enemy was my first book from her and I was blown away by that book. One of my all time favorites!
corina

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ca_gt
Member since Jun-20-07
1094 posts Feb-28-10, 09:59 PM (CST)

11. "RE: Connie Brockway"
In response to message #9

   "The end of the book really blew me away..."
...and I was blown away by that book.
-ha! I even copied your words
corina

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luci_0775
Member since Jan-4-07
5707 posts Mar-01-10, 04:40 AM (CST)

15. "RE: Connie Brockway"
In response to message #8

   Hey Amal,
thanks for the suggestion. I hadn't seen your previous post. I must be sincere I was not so impressed by So Enchanting BUT i think its due to my mood at the moment. Because essentially i think her writing is very good. I must not be in the right mood for the book. Will try the series you suggested though. thanks.
Luci
Malta

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ca_gt
Member since Jun-20-07
1094 posts Feb-28-10, 09:27 PM (CST)

10. "Crusie, Mayberry, Bourne"
In response to message #0

   Fun reads for the past couple of weeks: Jenny Crusie's Anyone But You and Sarah Mayberry's Her Secret Fling and Burning Up.
I am in the middle of Joanna Bourne's The Spymaster's Lady. Great book!
corina

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nancy326
Member since Jan-25-06
7969 posts Feb-28-10, 11:17 PM (CST)

12. ""Angels Peak" by Robyn Carr"
In response to message #10

   Finished "Forbidden Falls" on Friday and liked it but didn't love it. So far I'm loving this one. The storyline grabbed me right away. Some books do that and others don't.
Happy reading everyone.
Nancy326
central Florida

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halibev
Member since Jun-27-07
2487 posts Feb-28-10, 11:49 PM (CST)

13. "RE:Chapman,Carr, and Dahl"
In response to message #0

   Looks like the reading Slump is over. I picked up 6 books last week and even though I've been busy with work I managed to read 3 of them. All very good I must say.
I just finished Moonlight Road by Robyn Carr today and just loved it. Now what is the scoop RC fans? Will she have 3 more next year and who will the books be about? Love the Riordans and would like to see more but who else?
I also read Tempt Me If You Can by Janet Chapman. This is a sequel to The Man Must Marry which I just adore. Tempt me is truly a great book and if you haven't read this author yet I defnitely recommend.
I also read Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl. She is a new author to me and I'm reading out of order--I have already read Lead Me On and now I have to read the first book.
Happy reading week everyone.
Hali
Queens(1 of the 5 Borough's of New York City)

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luci_0775
Member since Jan-4-07
5707 posts Mar-01-10, 04:42 AM (CST)

16. "RE:Chapman,Carr, and Dahl"
In response to message #13

   Tempt me if You Can is out?? I have been waiting for it for ages. Off to order it!
Luci
Malta

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luci_0775
Member since Jan-4-07
5707 posts Mar-01-10, 04:36 AM (CST)

14. "RE: WAYR the week of March 1-6"
In response to message #0

   Lisa I have Moonlight Road at home and have just this second received Naked Edge. Lots of fantastic reading time ahead!
Luci
Malta

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LisaA
Member since Aug-6-05
1139 posts Mar-01-10, 01:07 PM (CST)

26. "RE: Carr, Wiggs, and Clare...oh my!!!"
In response to message #14

   Tell me about it, Luci!!! I am soooo tempted to start reading Moonlight Road,or The Summer Hideaway, or the Naked Edge, but I am really behind on my work deadline and know if I start any of them I will not want to stop reading---I'll tell myself I'll just read a small amount, as a break/reward for completing some work, and next thing I know a few hours have passed. Or, I'll start reading tonight and stay up way too late,and be wrecked for the next few days!
Yet, there the books sits, on my Kindle, beckoning me.....argh!!!!
LisaA in Washington state

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luci_0775
Member since Jan-4-07
5707 posts Mar-02-10, 04:08 AM (CST)

35. "RE: Carr, Wiggs, and Clare...oh my!!!"
In response to message #26

   I have the same problem Lisa. I promised myself that I would take The Shadow and The Wind away with me this week so I don't want to start Naked Edge or Moonlight Road because then i would not be able to put it down for five days.
Instead I am doing a re-read of Julia Quinn's When He Was Wicked.
Luci
Malta

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LisaA
Member since Aug-6-05
1139 posts Mar-03-10, 04:23 PM (CST)

74. "RE: Carr, Wiggs, and Clare...oh my!!!"
In response to message #35

   We must be soul sister in our reading habits, Luci
And, I don't know what exactly I've done to be tormented so---it was bad enough yesterday when I was teased by a rave review of Julie James' newest book at the "Smart Bitches, Trashy Books" website, but today when I visited the SBTB website that had another rave review of a book I'm dying to read....The Naked Edge by Pamela Clare!!!
http://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com/index.php/weblog/comments/the-naked-edge-by-pamela-clare/
I'm beginning to feel weak....
LisaA in Washington state

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luci_0775
Member since Jan-4-07
5707 posts Mar-01-10, 04:48 AM (CST)

17. "Julia Quinn and Connie Brockway"
In response to message #0

   Read Everything and the Moon by Julia Quinn - loved the beginning but it fizzled out for me when he abducted her (forgot theirs names already!). I have discovered a new pet peeve - cannot stand when the hero abducts the heroine.
Am reading Connie Brockway's So Enchanting - my first book by her. I think she has an excellent writing style but my reading mood is not tops.
Luci
Malta

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ShirleyTemple
Member since Dec-14-09
825 posts Mar-01-10, 06:34 AM (CST)

18. ""Glitter baby""
In response to message #0

I'm listening to it, and I'm on 18th chapter. On saturday I've read "Just imagine" and loved it!
Iva, Zagreb

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Linou
Member since Apr-14-08
904 posts Mar-01-10, 08:33 AM (CST)

20. "Bella Andre"
In response to message #0

   I read Wild Heat, it was okay. I had a few problems early on and it kept me from really getting into the story. I never warmed up to the heroine and BA sure likes her hyperboles. But the hero was a nice one, it was my first arsonist bad guy and the story was fast-paced so I kept reading (if I'm bored or don't like the story, I usually stop reading).
Linou
France

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princessjster
Member since Jan-29-10
254 posts Mar-01-10, 10:33 AM (CST)

22. "Dream A Little Dream"
In response to message #0

   This is the only SEP book I haven't read and the local bookstores don't have it, so to get it I have to order from Amazon or something. However I just got a new phone and I downloaded an ebook app and it was on there, so I started reading it. So far I like it, but I'm not very far into it. Sadly my app doesn't tell you the page number you're on, it only tells you how many pages are in the book, that's really annoying.
I'm also still working on a Lisa Kleypas book. For some reason I just can't get into it, so I've been reading a page here and there, but I haven't sat down to just read it so this one will stay unread until I can get back in the mood for a historical.
Kim
"We can do no great things...only small things with great love."

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luci_0775
Member since Jan-4-07
5707 posts Mar-01-10, 11:12 AM (CST)

23. "RE: Dream A Little Dream"
In response to message #22

   DALD is my favourite SEP book.
Luci
Malta

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Linda in PA
Member since Feb-11-08
1555 posts Mar-01-10, 02:55 PM (CST)

31. "RE: Dream A Little Dream"
In response to message #23

   LOL, Luci! Here's a surprise: I used to always to say DALD was my favorite book!! that is, until I got a little fickle and started alternating it with Fancy Pants or Kiss an Angel every so often. It depends on my mood which one I'll say is my favorite on any one day.
I read (yet) another poll for book of the decade and DALD was on it!

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luci_0775
Member since Jan-4-07
5707 posts Mar-02-10, 04:11 AM (CST)

36. "RE: Dream A Little Dream"
In response to message #31

   Linda, I enjoyed KAA a real lot but when I read DALD I was touched in a particular way, can't really say why but it is probably related to gabe's internal turmoil. Now Fancy PAnts - I am sorry to say - I did not read. Its just that I hadn't realised it came before Lady Be Goo (which I also love BTW), and when i realised it was more of a women's fiction book then straight romance I was not so tempted to read it. i have it at home mind you. I just need the final push to pick it up.
Luci
Malta

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efy
Member since Nov-17-08
1220 posts Mar-02-10, 05:41 AM (CST)

37. "RE: Dream A Little Dream"
In response to message #36

   Luci, you gotta read Fancy Pants.
You've got time before Ted's book comes out - and you will need insight into his mother with this book. Trust me it's great.

Efy (Sydney)
PS. If your trip is to a cold, sun-deprived place with historical gothic buildings, Shadow of the wind is the perfect book to read.

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luci_0775
Member since Jan-4-07
5707 posts Mar-02-10, 07:05 AM (CST)

38. "RE: Dream A Little Dream"
In response to message #37

   You think i need to read it before Ted's book? its the fact that the book is in parts that is not encouraging me. Its the ssame reason why i haven't gotten around to reading Sugar Daddy even though I am dying to read Blue-Eyed Devil. I have something that blocks me.
Luci
Malta

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hdsbmt
Member since May-16-07
682 posts Mar-02-10, 12:00 PM (CST)

47. "RE: Dream A Little Dream"
In response to message #38

   >the ssame reason why i haven't gotten around to reading
>Sugar Daddy even though I am dying to read Blue-Eyed Devil.
>I have something that blocks me.

You must read Sugar Daddy. Gosh that book was good!I love love loved it. Best of the three to me.

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Linda in PA
Member since Feb-11-08
1555 posts Mar-02-10, 01:33 PM (CST)

51. "RE: Dream A Little Dream"
In response to message #38

   Luci, if DALD is your favorite, trust me that you'll like Fancy Pants too. I don't remember it so much as being a Parts book as a book that just takes place over several years instead of a shorter time period, which also gives more time for character development.
Do you know if you have an older version or a newer one? The older version I have starts out with quite a bit about Francie's mom, until it gets to Francie and Dallie together. The newer version leaves that out, I think. Anyway, it's when Francie meets Dallie that I really got hooked. And both characters have problem backgrounds, as Gabe and Rachel had sorrowful backstories.
Several of the scenes toward the end of Fancy Pants are my all-time favorites romance scenes. SEP just knocks them right out of the park. JMO

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luci_0775
Member since Jan-4-07
5707 posts Mar-02-10, 03:09 PM (CST)

57. "RE: Dream A Little Dream"
In response to message #51

   I believe its the newer version that I have Linda. I had a couple of copies of the olfder version but i sold those (did some SEP book pimping ) Well I definitely prefer it if the book concentrates more on Francesca and Dallie (i think that's his name right? The problem i had with Glitter Baby - and i mean in no way to say anything against the book, this is just a problem I have not the author - but GB had too much of the mum in it and I wanted to get straight to the heroine.
Luci
Malta

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LJ
Member since Apr-22-04
6986 posts Mar-03-10, 01:31 AM (CST)

67. "RE: Dream A Little Dream"
In response to message #57

   It's probably sacrilege to say this, but I think you could skim the first part of Fancy Pants. But when she gets to the States you have to pay attention. The whole Francesca/Dallie/Teddy thing will give you a perspective on Ted that I think you will want to have.
Leslie near Seattle

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luci_0775
Member since Jan-4-07
5707 posts Mar-03-10, 04:12 AM (CST)

68. "RE: Dream A Little Dream"
In response to message #67

   Thanks for the tip Leslie .
Luci
Malta

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efy
Member since Nov-17-08
1220 posts Mar-03-10, 08:48 AM (CST)

70. "RE: Dream A Little Dream"
In response to message #68

   Nooooooooooooo - don't skip it.
You have to see the spoilt brat Francie is at the start, to witness her despair and how she picks herself up. The second half of the book is her as a successful single mom where she collides with Dallie again as a mature woman.
I agree with Linda, there are some great scenes - I love where she taunts him at every hole during a golf tournament. Man, the tension!
C'mon Lucy - you won't regret it. Just imagine this strong woman as mother-in-law to Ted's wife...fireworks!
Efy (Sydney)

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Linda in PA
Member since Feb-11-08
1555 posts Mar-03-10, 02:11 PM (CST)

73. "RE: Dream A Little Dream"
In response to message #70

   Lucy, since you said you have the revised version (meaning Francesca's mom has already been cut out) you won't have to make any decisions on what to, or what not to read.
The revised version was issued in 2005 as a trade paperback. If you have a massmarket copy, I think it likely will have more about F and her mom.

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hopeful soul
Member since Nov-23-05
11096 posts Mar-05-10, 06:05 PM (CST)

88. "RE: Dream A Little Dream"
In response to message #73

   I didn't realize that FP was re-released with an edited version? I'm not sure which version I read then...

Luci - This book is a MUST-READ! It starts off a bit on the slow side, but as Linda said, it shows you how spoilt Francie really is, her background and the choices she makes as a parent. But once she gets to the US - then watch-out! It's definite romance for me, not so much women's fiction. Not like Glitter Baby or even Ain't She Sweet.
Of all of SEP's books, I think this made me cry the most. Teddy is too well-adjusted in LBG, but in FP, he gives Dallie a real run for his money. Can't wait to see that same angst translate into his own story
Let us know when you get to it!
- Amal

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TElmgren
Member since Oct-3-08
3182 posts Mar-01-10, 11:48 AM (CST)

25. "Susan Andersen"
In response to message #0

   I'm reading Baby I'm yours by Susan Andersen. It's the first in a trilogy. I'm only a few chapters in so far, but I like it. SA rarely lets me down.
Tori in South Carolina

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ShirleyTemple
Member since Dec-14-09
825 posts Mar-01-10, 02:45 PM (CST)

29. "RE: Susan Andersen"
In response to message #25

I loved that one! it's great!
Iva, Zagreb

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Linda in PA
Member since Feb-11-08
1555 posts Mar-01-10, 02:57 PM (CST)

32. "RE: Susan Andersen"
In response to message #29

   I'm on the same page with both of you. I so love SA's books.

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Mombo
Member since Sep-16-08
1201 posts Mar-01-10, 05:14 PM (CST)

33. "RE: Susan Andersen"
In response to message #25

   I'm just finishing Baby I'm Yours. I didn't know it was a trilogy. Wow, now I get to get two more. Yeah!
Steph in Oregon

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TElmgren
Member since Oct-3-08
3182 posts Mar-02-10, 08:30 AM (CST)

40. "RE: Susan Andersen"
In response to message #33

   Yup! 'Be My Baby' is the second book, and 'Baby Don't Go' is the third.
Tori in South Carolina

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nancy326
Member since Jan-25-06
7969 posts Mar-03-10, 00:38 AM (CST)

66. "RE: Susan Andersen"
In response to message #40

   I read all three and loved them all. SA doesn't disappoint. She's terrific.
Nancy326
central Florida

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ShirleyTemple
Member since Dec-14-09
825 posts Mar-04-10, 03:49 PM (CST)

81. "RE: Susan Andersen"
In response to message #66

I have the second one and the third one as e-books and I can't make myself to read them on my computer, and they don't have them in the library. But I've read "Be my Baby" and love it a lot.
Iva, Zagreb

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april
Member since Apr-22-04
5943 posts Mar-01-10, 01:29 PM (CST)

27. "Fantasy in Death"
In response to message #0

It's slow-moving for me, but I'm getting towards the conclusion so it's going a bit faster now. The mystery is stumping me and that usually doesn't bother me, but it is this time. I just want to know who did it! Plus, I like the more action-packed, high-body-count books. So, this one isn't written to my personal preferences. Still, can't go wrong with Eve, Roarke and their teams.

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Lynda V
Member since Apr-22-04
6300 posts Mar-01-10, 06:29 PM (CST)

34. "RE: Fantasy in Death"
In response to message #27

April thanks for the info on Fantasy. I am working on finishing Breath of Snow & Ashes by DG on the Kindle (I promised myself I would NOT stop again and read something else in the middle) but when I am finished, I was going to download Fantasy to read next...along with about 4 other new books out before going on with the OUTLANDER series.
~~LighthouseLady~~
East Coast of Central Florida

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Patricia G
Member since Aug-9-05
2017 posts Mar-02-10, 10:41 AM (CST)

42. "RE: Fantasy in Death"
In response to message #27

   Just finished Fantasy in Death and I think it is one of her best. I listen to the In Death books now and this one had LOL-at-the-gym moments. I agree with you April that this one is less about the action and the body count. It's more focused on character growth. We see a lot of Dallas' POV.
Lynda, if you are on Breath of Snow and Ashes, you are almost at the end. I loved Echo in the Bone. It is more mature. It isn't a secret that it is about mortality. But there's no need for you to rush since DG usually has about 5 years between books.
Patricia G

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Mombo
Member since Sep-16-08
1201 posts Mar-02-10, 11:43 AM (CST)

44. "RE: Fantasy in Death"
In response to message #42

   I loved Echo in the Bone. It is more
>mature. It isn't a secret that it is about mortality. But
>there's no need for you to rush since DG usually has about 5
>years between books.
>
>Patricia G
I'm listening to Echo after reading right after it came out. Listening adds a whole new dimention. The characters just come to life.
Steph in Oregon

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Patricia G
Member since Aug-9-05
2017 posts Mar-02-10, 01:35 PM (CST)

52. "RE: Fantasy in Death"
In response to message #44

   Steph,
I can't agree more about the Diana Gabaldon audio books. I think Davina Porter has to be one of the most talented readers there is. My throat almost hurts for her after Jamie has a long speech because she can sound just like a man.
Do you also listen to the In Death books? Lizzie got me hooked and Susan Ericksen is very talented. To quote you, she makes the characters come alive. I'm still also buying the hardcover so that I can share them with my mother. The three authors I get in multiple formats (hardcover, audio, and sometimes also Kindle) are DG, JD Robb, and SEP.
Patricia G

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Linda in PA
Member since Feb-11-08
1555 posts Mar-02-10, 01:59 PM (CST)

53. "RE: Fantasy in Death"
In response to message #52

   Patricia, we have the same kind of setup in our family for the very same authors. My mom reads the hardcovers and DS listens to the audio versions. I do both. (We're not a Kindle family yet though.)

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Mombo
Member since Sep-16-08
1201 posts Mar-04-10, 01:02 PM (CST)

79. "RE: Fantasy in Death"
In response to message #52


>Do you also listen to the In Death books? Lizzie got me
>hooked and Susan Ericksen is very talented.
>
>Patricia G
Patricia,
I haven't listened or read any of the In Death books but I have some credits on Audible so that sounds like the next place to start. I love listening to a good series with a great reader. Do you think I need to read the books first or can I go straight to listening?
Steph in Oregon

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Patricia G
Member since Aug-9-05
2017 posts Mar-04-10, 09:22 PM (CST)

84. "RE: Fantasy in Death"
In response to message #79

   Steph,
Please do read or listen in order. I re-listen to the first three again and again. I don't think I have read the last two books at all, just went straight to listening. But everyone takes in info differently, so if you are more visual than auditory, reading first might work better for you.
I just turned two of my cousins on to these books and am waiting to hear what they think. Lot's of folks find Eve Dallas, the heroine, too rough. The wonder of these books is the character development that occurs over the time frame of the series. In other words, hang in there.
Patricia G

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Linda in PA
Member since Feb-11-08
1555 posts Mar-05-10, 00:55 AM (CST)

85. "RE: Fantasy in Death"
In response to message #84

   Just curious, Patricia, do you find Eve too rough? I really like her. A lot.

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Patricia G
Member since Aug-9-05
2017 posts Mar-05-10, 09:33 AM (CST)

86. "RE: Fantasy in Death"
In response to message #85

   No, I like Eve a lot. After Fantasy in Death, which I still need to listen to again, I'm hoping she doesn't loose her edginess.
BTW, I sort of share my mother's fears that I might pick up too much of Eve's vocabulary IRL.
Patricia G

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Mombo
Member since Sep-16-08
1201 posts Mar-05-10, 01:37 PM (CST)

87. "RE: Fantasy in Death"
In response to message #84

   Okay Patricia,
I'm off to Audible to download the first In Death book. I'll let you know how I like it. Thanks for the recommendation.
Steph in Oregon

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april
Member since Apr-22-04
5943 posts Mar-02-10, 11:44 AM (CST)

45. "RE: Fantasy in Death"
In response to message #42

I do enjoy seeing Eve and her parallel between her friends and the friends at U-Play, but it's not clicking with me. I still like it though. I mean, it's rare there's a bad In Death book. Plus, even if I don't love it, there's another book in a couple of months to look forward to.

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Linda in PA
Member since Feb-11-08
1555 posts Mar-02-10, 01:11 PM (CST)

49. "RE: Fantasy in Death"
In response to message #45

   I just started this last night and I'm looking forward to comparing reactions with y'all. I love getting a new In Death book--it feels like getting back in touch with old friends. Does it feel that way for you?

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callas
Member since Mar-9-07
2212 posts Mar-02-10, 08:24 AM (CST)

39. "Dark Water by Sharon Sala"
In response to message #0

   Gave up on Flashpoint
Dark Water, I just grabbed to hold me over until I could find something else, didn't expect much from it, but it's actually pretty good

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Mezzo
Member since Feb-6-06
4279 posts Mar-02-10, 08:43 AM (CST)

41. "James"
In response to message #0

I'm doing a reread of the first three in the Desperate Duchess series so I can do a real read of the final three.
I really enjoy EJ's books but sometimes I feel like they're above me and I feel a little lost. Does anyone else have this?
Do re mi fa sol long,
Lynne in Cleveland

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luci_0775
Member since Jan-4-07
5707 posts Mar-02-10, 03:05 PM (CST)

56. "RE: James"
In response to message #41

   Do you mean like you sometimes have to read a paragraph three times to get it? It happens to me - I am not sure if its with Eloisa James but it does happen to me. I have a very short memory but I believe i have this problem with Meredith Duran's books.
Luci
Malta

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Mezzo
Member since Feb-6-06
4279 posts Mar-02-10, 04:39 PM (CST)

59. "RE: James"
In response to message #56

yes! And sometimes I feel like I've missed something but when I look back I don't see it!
Do re mi fa sol long,
Lynne in Cleveland

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Linda in PA
Member since Feb-11-08
1555 posts Mar-02-10, 06:08 PM (CST)

60. "RE: James"
In response to message #59

   JMO but I think there are layers to her stories (or maybe literary references and echoes would be the way to say it?). And I sometimes wonder if I'm getting all of the richness that is there.
I think her stories work on several levels (in the same way Shakespeare wrote for both the cheap seats and the box seats), so while I always really enjoy her books, I too wonder if I've missed a reference or clever joke sometimes. (But that's on me, not her.)
The Essex Sisters series felt like Shakespearean comedies to me, what with all the misunderstandings, miscues, misdirections, etc., but I couldn't tell you which plays or characters.
And at sometime in the middle of reading the Desparate Duchess series, I thought EJ was using John Milton's Paradise Lost metaphorically for her dukes, with Beaumont in the role of the Good, and Villiers as the fallen angel (which in turn alludes to the contradictions in Milton's characters too). By the end of the Villiers book, she sewed it up for me with some key words, and even in the epilogue.
I always feel if I go back to re-read EJ's books, maybe I'll see a layer or reference I may have missed before--which is fun, and a plus, I think. Is this the kind of thing you're referring to?

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Mezzo
Member since Feb-6-06
4279 posts Mar-02-10, 08:48 PM (CST)

61. "RE: James"
In response to message #60

Exactly Linda! I am more of a literal thinker and have always had a hard time recognizing symbolism. I thought Jonathan Livingston Seagull was about a bird! Give me an algebra problem or a musical score and I'm a wonder!
I read EJ and know that she's making a wonderfully compelling and witty references and I don't get it!
Ypu summed it up beautifully...I may have to read the Cliffs Notes of Paradise Lost before I continue with this series!
Do re mi fa sol long,
Lynne in Cleveland

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Linda in PA
Member since Feb-11-08
1555 posts Mar-02-10, 10:38 PM (CST)

63. "RE: James"
In response to message #61

   Lynne, I don't think you need to bone up on Paradise Lost to enjoy EJ's dukes--of course, unless you just want to. I read PL many years ago but the thing that struck me about Beaumont and Villiers is the set up of the roles in PL and the contradictions.
If it would help and you would like me to, I could email you just the important references to PL to the two dukes, which won't spoil the last books at all. It's another way to look at the dukes--not what they will do. Just let me know if I should tell you, or if you truly want to read cliff notes.
You know what I want? Cliff notes for EJ books so I don't miss anything!
And BTW, Lynne, I still plan to send the SJ books. Just be patient with me, ok? I also found an older book for you, so you'll have one for contrast.

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Mezzo
Member since Feb-6-06
4279 posts Mar-02-10, 10:44 PM (CST)

64. "RE: James"
In response to message #63

I'd love your notes on PL, Linda, thanks! And don't worry about the books, I have lots to do to occupy my time right now!
Do re mi fa sol long,
Lynne in Cleveland

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Linda in PA
Member since Feb-11-08
1555 posts Mar-04-10, 04:49 AM (CST)

78. "RE: James"
In response to message #64

   I sent the notes, Lynne. Let me know if you don't get them.

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Lizzie61
Member since Feb-27-06
3502 posts Mar-02-10, 11:23 AM (CST)

43. "Julie Garwood - Sizzle"
In response to message #0

   Although it is still part of the Buchanans', series JG introduced Sam. Really like him, he's Scottish. Great characters.
Lizzie

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halibev
Member since Jun-27-07
2487 posts Mar-03-10, 11:19 PM (CST)

77. "RE: Julie Garwood - Sizzle"
In response to message #43

   I read Sizzle a few weeks ago and just loved it. The book previous to this I wasn't so crazy about but loved the characters in this one.
Now I think JG needs to give Sydney Buchanan her own story.
Hali
Queens(1 of the 5 Borough's of New York City)

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gina1 casto
Member since Jan-2-10
32 posts Mar-06-10, 01:00 PM (CST)

90. "RE: Julie Garwood and Sandra Brown"
In response to message #77

   A strange mix right? I know.
I love Sandra Brown's suspense novels, but I just finished her Texas Triology last night (romance) and loved all three stories. Thoroughly enjoyable!
At a local charity used book sale last week I picked up five of Julie Garwood's books and can't wait to get started. I've only read one of her books to date - The Wedding - and I absolutely loved it! I'm starting "For The Roses" this morning.
Gina - Colorado

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LisaA
Member since Aug-6-05
1139 posts Mar-02-10, 11:57 AM (CST)

46. "New Julie James-Something About You!"
In response to message #0

   Man oh man, is it a good week for reading! In addition to the new books by Robyn Carr, Susan Wiggs, Pamela Clare that are sitting on my Kindle, taunting me while I am behind on my work deadline, this morning I received the Julie James' new book, SOMETHING ABOUT YOU. To make matters worse, I read the stellar review the book received from "Smart Bitches, Trashy Books".
http://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com/index.php/weblog/comments/something-about-you-by-julie-james/
(This is an fyi to the other Seppies who are Julie James fans)
Must.complete.work.before.starting.this.book...argh
LisaA in Washington state

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Mezzo
Member since Feb-6-06
4279 posts Mar-02-10, 01:20 PM (CST)

50. "RE: New Julie James-Something About You!"
In response to message #46

W.H.Y?
Do re mi fa sol long,
Lynne in Cleveland

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LisaA
Member since Aug-6-05
1139 posts Mar-02-10, 02:04 PM (CST)

54. "RE: New Julie James-Something About You!"
In response to message #50

   Because...I am super LAME and have no discipline, Lynne. I'll start reading, instead of working,and continue to read for hours! Which will put me even farther behind than I already am....sigh.

LisaA in Washington state

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Mezzo
Member since Feb-6-06
4279 posts Mar-02-10, 02:48 PM (CST)

55. "RE: New Julie James-Something About You!"
In response to message #54

My problem is stopping at night. The only reason I don't read til 4 AM is because DH hates any light on in the room and I'm too lazy to go downstairs!
Do re mi fa sol long,
Lynne in Cleveland

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april
Member since Apr-22-04
5943 posts Mar-02-10, 03:45 PM (CST)

58. "RE: New Julie James-Something About You!"
In response to message #46

I actually got this book early (2 weeks ago), but I wanted to finish what I was reading. I swear, it's like having cash in my pocket. It's just burning a hole! I should be done with Fantasy in Death tonight so I'll be starting it. I can't wait.

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april
Member since Apr-22-04
5943 posts Mar-03-10, 04:52 PM (CST)

75. "RE: New Julie James-Something About You!"
In response to message #46

Wow, that is an awesome review. I am reading the book right now. Her books just make me so happy. I don't even miss the fact that there isn't much sex. It always just seems just right. Her verbal sparring is almost as good actually.

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LisaA
Member since Aug-6-05
1139 posts Mar-03-10, 05:30 PM (CST)

76. "RE: New Julie James-Something About You!"
In response to message #75

   I agree completely, April! Her writing is really terrific.
CAN'T WAIT to start this book!
LisaA in Washington state

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ALE1998
Member since Sep-18-05
7637 posts Mar-02-10, 10:17 PM (CST)

62. "Kathryn Stockett & Robyn Carr"
In response to message #0

   I just finished "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett for book group. Such a fantastic book, I'm so glad I read it.
Now I'm back to romance with RC's newest.
Ann in New Mexico

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nancy326
Member since Jan-25-06
7969 posts Mar-03-10, 00:35 AM (CST)

65. ""Moonlight Road" by Robyn Carr"
In response to message #62

   Finished "Angels Peak" earlier this evening and LOVED it. Liked how so many of the old characters were in the story. Now I'm about to start the third book in the current last three in the Virgin River series. I'm telling you...RC doesn't disappoint. Enjoy her books so much.
Nancy326
central Florida

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april
Member since Apr-22-04
5943 posts Mar-03-10, 09:26 AM (CST)

71. "RE: Kathryn Stockett & Robyn Carr"
In response to message #62

We read The Help for bookclub as well. I then made my mother read it, and she loved it.

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efy
Member since Nov-17-08
1220 posts Mar-03-10, 08:39 AM (CST)

69. "RE: Teresa Medeiros, Laura Kinsale"
In response to message #0

   Just finished 'Thief of Hearts' - really good. Apart from a heroine that dithers a little too much for my liking. I just had to share a paragraph with you - it's like poetry.
"The sea at dawn is a cathedral, Lucy." Her breath caught at the unexpected music of her name on his lips.
"It's where darkness is conquered by light in a battle that's been waging for all eternity. To watch the sun weave that first gleaming thread on the horizon is an invitation to worship, a call to fall on your knees, renounce your cynicism, and embrace the belief that a world as corrupt as ours can be washed clean with nothing more than the spill of waves against the sand."
Lucy couldn't breathe. She'd long ago resigned herself to being unworthy of love, but the aching knot had moved to her throat - a knot of yearning tainted by agonizing jealousy of something a man could adore so much. She had hoped Claremont's company might ease her loneliness, but instead he had sharpened it, made it's edges more jagged.
*sigh*
Efy (Sydney)
PS. computer working again, so I can access Kinsale's Lessons in French - bit of an info-dump in first few chapters so far...

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Anisa
Member since Jan-18-07
6548 posts Mar-03-10, 10:19 AM (CST)

72. "Montana Creeds: Dylan by Linda Lael Miller"
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Lizzie turned me on to this book from my Cowboy Eye Candy post. I chose to read this book because it got good reviews and the heroine is a library. Since I worked so much in libraries, I like reading books where the heroine is a librarian.
Dawn
"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend.
Inside a dog, it's too dark to read."
--Groucho Marx

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SMK1507
Member since Apr-19-07
1857 posts Mar-04-10, 03:38 PM (CST)

80. "Delicious - Shayla Black"
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   I just finished "Delicious" by Shayla Black and enjoyed it a lot. Can't wait for the next book in the series because Hunter is the sort of hero I like.
Sabrina
Make your own luck!
www.abouthappybooks.com

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Linda in PA
Member since Feb-11-08
1555 posts Mar-04-10, 04:50 PM (CST)

82. "Jill Shalvis, JD Robb"
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   I just started my first JS book, Slow Heat. I'm in the mood for a sports-related book and I couldn't find Double Pay yet, so...I'm doing the unforgiveable, reading out of order.
I finished Fantasy in Death and enjoyed it. I thought it was a nice "changeup" (to use a baseball term) from other books. JDR just never gets in a rut and it's 30 books and counting. What an amazing achievement.

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hopeful soul
Member since Nov-23-05
11096 posts Mar-04-10, 08:26 PM (CST)

83. "Kristin Higgins"
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   I'm reading my first Kristin Higgins book, Just One of the Guys, and am truly enjoying it!
As I mentioned in another post, I generally don't like first person narratives in a romance novel, but I'm loving this one. I think by not getting the hero's POV, it just builds the anticipation level - does he or doesn't he care for the heroine.
What impresses me the most is how real the heroine is. She's not goofy, or enchanting, she doesn't have all of the answers, she's not the smartest person in the book. She's not hung up over herself. She has insecurities, but she also has a lot of strength. She processes events in her life like a normal person would in the real world. I don't find her overly fictionalized - does that make sense? She's not afraid to be who she is or compromise herself or put herself out there. Really great read!
- Amal

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Mary Ellen
Member since Jan-17-05
2247 posts Mar-06-10, 11:55 AM (CST)

89. "RE: WAYR the week of March 1-6"
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   Thanks to a certain BB member who got me hooked, I ordered, and received ALL the TRoubleshooter books, except the last one, and I am re-reading them, one right after another, to keep the flow going. Jeez, I need a life, because while I am reading I am listening to whale songs and other new age relaxation music. Do I ever sound like a doofus right now!
Mary Ellen just outside Toronto

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Lynda V
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6300 posts Mar-06-10, 04:20 PM (CST)

91. "Cathie Linz"
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I am loving her new book! Just wish I could have been at her signing today....waiting for reports!
~~LighthouseLady~~
East Coast of Central Florida

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