Annnnnnnd it’s ready! Quite a few of our favorites are already posted below, plus some amazing looking bargain recommendations, and a few blurbs that gave me that extra *jolt*:
Like: Volition (<— this just might be my next read… sounds emotionally intense and darkish), The Professional (mob boss/fighter and also from the bargain list), and To the Max (she’s 30-something, pregnant by a gigolo – 
whoops!! And moves in with a pro-stuntman to house sit…) and Blue Persuasion (from the blurb, it almost sounds like it might have the KA-feel) and Riot (rock star that she’s trying to get to love her, and she makes a disastrous mistake…) YAY!!!
Also! KINDLE E-READER SALE!
SUPER-SALE prices like the ones they had for Black Friday!!!
BUT!!!! I must bring attention once again to THIS latest 5-star read that ruled my day and night! —> My latest favorite is that new release to the right (5 stars for me!!! my review) and as our fellow readers are checking in, they are loving it too! LIKE CRAZY:
Brenda: Maryse I just finished Tight & absolutely loved it.
Maryse: Did you guess right, Brenda? What’s fun about this, is even if you do clue in early… there’s still that other reveal/surprise!
Brenda: Maryse, I had my doubts about Bret, but yeah I did guess right. I loved the twist, suspense & of course the love.
Summer: For the record I guessed wrong. I thought I was so smart and had it all figured out. Nope 😛
Heather: I just finished this afternoon & I had no idea until it slapped me in the face! I literally said out loud, w t f?
Maryse: LOVE when that happens! TWICE!
Shelly: I kind of had a feeling the whole book about one part. Then about halfway through, I changed my mind and had it right. But that at the end…NEVER saw it coming! I just love, love, love Alessandra Torre!!!
Chrissy: Lol I thought I had it figured out but I was wrong. I just finished reading it. Heading to bed now. *sigh*
Annie: loved it, a must read!
StacyL: I absolutely LOVED this book!!!!! So amazing.
Kim: My jaw is still sore from hitting the floor!?!
Maryse: LOL Kim!!?? I KNOW! I NEVER saw that part coming… brilliant!
Kim: I am rarely if ever shocked while reading. WHOA!?! Gotta give this one a 5 too!!
LOL!!! You guys gotta DO IT!!! SO SO SO worth it, AND it’s bargain priced!! And she’s a tried and true author. She’s already made my best of 2013 list AND my best of 2014 list AND ALREADY I know she’s made my best of 2015 list! ROCKS MY WORLD!
Oh!! And for those that love soundtracks, look what was just released today:
Fifty Shades Of Grey (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) <— The soundtrack is now LIVE on Amazon! —–>
P.S. Let me know if I’m missing any or if you loved any (from this list or elsewhere).
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BARGAINS & READER RECOMMENDATIONS (NOTE: bargain priced when I added them, but prices can change on Amazon, so make sure to check before you finalize your order).
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Volition by Lily Paradis <— sounds emotionally punishing!!! “Everything lines up so perfectly that you couldn’t have imagined it to work out any better, but then you have to go and do everything humanly possible to ruin it because you can’t stand to have it go right? That’s what I did. I did it because there’s a darkness that surrounds me, and I think I want it there.” Bargain priced, too!! I WANT IT! And Melannie just posted: “Reading “Volition” and OMG LOVING IT. I love everything about it. The last time I felt this way about a book was when I read “The Opportunist” the main character reminds me of Olivia. It’s that good! I’m 57% in! I seriously think you would enjoy this book! It hurts. But it hurts SO good!” <— YAY ME!!!! 😀 - My Heart to Fear by Lulu Astor <— Highly recommended by one of our fav authors, Aleatha Romig! “Ali instead finds herself in true and profound darkness when she falls under the sway of Eric Damien, a wealthy and powerful businessman whose sterling reputation hides the dark side of the man.” (bargain priced!!)
- But Now I See by Lulu Astor <— and here is book #2 (and it’s complete!)
- Battered Hearts Boxed Set by Kele Moon <— I LOVE this MMA FIGHTER series. BIG TIME! Book #1 rocked my world, and #3 I loved even better (#2 was great, too). LOL!!
- Fear Me (Broken Love Book 1) by B.B. reid <—- Yessss!!! I remember this one’s blur and put it on my TBR list!! And Tessa loved it! She says: “I just finished Fear Me by BB Reid. Omg, good. Scary, freaky, and just good. It’s 99¢, not sure if that’s a deal or regular, but it was gut clenchy. I’m done and still not sure if Keiran is redeemable or not. Soooo good. It does have a CH, but boy… Still loved it.“
- Smoldered (Electric Tunnel Book 2) by Rachel Blaufeld <— Michelle found us this one on bargain-sale saying: “I loved Electrified so can’t wait to get to the second book”
- Electrified (Electric Tunnel Book 1) by Rachel Blaufeld <— And here’s book #1!! “Sienna captivates crowds nightly at the Electric Tunnel, leaving them wanting to know more about the sensual enigma. But no one ever sees beyond the heavily guarded stripper onstage. She is Sienna Flower 24/7. No one other than her closest friend and boss, Asher Peterson, who helped turn a young and frightened girl into who Sienna is today…“
The Professional (The Game Maker Series Book 1) by Kresley Cole <— ON SALE!!!! MichelleM loves it! “Maryse, you have to read this one! It’s so good! Sevastyan is super-alpha uber-sexy enforcer-dangerous and totally knows how to work every bit of the Dom tendencies he has, but he also has this more vulnerable side that comes out in the way he can’t resist his draw to Natalie or inthe reason he’s so loyal to his Russian mafia boss. This book is just the beginning of the story and it’s a quick read, but you really get sucked in quickly.” and Lori agrees! “Ex bare knuckle fighter, mafia enforcer and into kink, what’s not to love?” and Kathy loves it too, saying: “I just finished it and read it in one day. The second book in the series is out next week.”- A Necessary Sin: The Sin Trilogy: Book I by Georgia Cates <— SUPER-BARGAIN sale price ’cause book #2 was just released!! <— She wants revenge!! “But walking hand in hand with retribution means risking collateral damage, in the form of Breckenridge’s son Sinclair—until Sin becomes so much more than Bleu bargained for.“
- BURNT (The Wild Flames Series Book 1) by Bella Love-Wins <— Jennifer recommends this author! “check out this newer author who is coming up in the ranks. I really enjoy her dirty books.”
- KINDLE E-READER SALE!
PARANORMAL:
The Ruby Circle: A Bloodlines Novel by Richelle Mead <— (the conclusion to the series – here’s the Bloodlines Series Reading Order)- Libra Rising (The Zodiac Series Book 1) by Heather Calaway
- Voodoo Moon: A Moon Sisters Novel (Paranorm World Series Book 1) by June Stevens
- The Bionics (The Bionics Novels Book 1) by Alicia Michaels <— “Hoping to put her life back together after the blasts take both her arm and her eye, Blythe enrolls in the program filled with hope. She never expects that the bionic additions will change her life so drastically. When it is discovered that those outfitted with the robotic parts have become enhanced beyond the limits of ordinary human ability, normal can never exist for her again.”
- The Spinner: The Threads of Destiny by Kimberlie L. Faye
- Unremembered Things: Book #1 in the Wood Nymph Chronicles by Rachel Tsoumbakos
- Deadly Spells (Prospero’s War Book 3) by Jaye Wells
- SHIFT by Karina Espinosa <— “It’s hard enough being an undergraduate student, an intern at Downtown Manhattan’s police station, and a bouncer at a local bar. Add her now ex-boyfriend who recently dumped her for the school’s resident bimbo—oh, and she’s a werewolf.
Mackenzie Grey meets her match when she is kidnapped by the Brooklyn Pack and tossed between Sebastian and Jonah—the Alpha and the Beta.”
CONTEMPORARY
Riot by Jamie Shaw <— ROCK STAR BOOK! He’s a guitarist and… “…she’s desperate to make Joel want her more than anyone else. He quickly becomes an obsession, and when a reckless attempt to make him jealous ends in disaster…“- Rebound: A Boomerang Novel by Noelle August
- Below the Belt: A Worth the Fight Novel (Worth the Fight series Book 3) by Sidney Halston <— MMA FIGHTER and OMG WHAT A COVER!!!!!!!! Best one yet!!! *whooooooo!!*
- The Next Sin: The Sin Trilogy: Book II by Georgia Cates
- The Gilded Cuff (Surrender) by Lauren Smith
- Dark Needs by T.M. Frazier <— COMPANION NOVELLA TO The Dark Light of Day (<— my review)
- Tight by Alessandra Torre <— I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!! MUST READ my friends. MUST! It fits this category, but it also fits the psych-thriller categoy, but I’m going to leave it here for now. This one is AWESOME! (Here’s my review) and Amy agrees: “I was right in what I thought was going on at about the halfway mark, even though I was so hoping I was wrong. Then, when it was confirmed, it was one gut punch after another. And another. Bam, bam, BAM!! And then a heartbreaking final whollop. I loved Brett. I loved Riley (not often that I actually love the h as much as the H). I loved this book.“
- Closer and Closer by Jenna Barton <— “Dominance and submission. The delicate balance between hurts so good and too hot to handle. They’re not just kinky trends for the members of The Enclave, a tight-knit group gathering in a Gilded Age mansion secluded in the North Carolina mountains.“
- The Wedding Band: A Save the Date Novel by Cara Connelly
- More: An All or Nothing Novel (An All or Nothing Series Book 2) by Lea Griffith
- The Abbi Glines, Colleen Hoover, and Jamie McGuire Official Fan Book by Abbi Glines & Colleen Hoover & Jamie McGuire – expected release date: February 10th 2015 <— “For those who have read and loved our novels, we offer you a glimpse into our lives and careers—both then and now—with photos and videos and a behind-the-scenes look at our 2014 Fall in Love tour. And you’ll also get a sneak peek at what’s coming up from us next.“
- Rebel: A Blood & Roses Novel by Callie Hart
- ONE NIGHT: UNVEILED (The One Night Trilogy) by Jodi Ellen Malpas <— CONCLUSION to the trilogy! (Here’s The One Night Trilogy Reading Order)
- The Redemption (The Club Trilogy Book 3) by Lauren Rowe <— CONCLUSION to the trilogy!!
- Crown Me (Royals Saga Book 3) by Geneva Lee
- All That Matters (The Billionaire Bargains Book 3) by Erin Nicholas
- The Bold and the Dominant (Doms of Her Life Book 3) by Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob, Isabella LaPearl
- Love That Defies Us (The Devil’s Dust) by M.N. Forgy <— BIKER BOOK (short)
To the Max by Elle Aycart <— Sounds like fun!!! “Forensic accountant Annie Griffin has always suspected she’s a bit jinxed, so when she finds herself 35, single, temporarily homeless, and pregnant by a gigolo, her fears are confirmed. Adrenaline junkie and professional stuntman Max Bowen needs a house-sitter to watch after his pets while he’s out of town. Annie needs a place to stay…“- The Lost Chalice (The Relic Seekers Book 3) by Anita Clenney
- Barbecue and Bad News (An Adams Grove Novel Book 6) by Nancy Naigle
- Jake (Inked Brothers: Jake Book 1) by Hilary Storm & Jacob Wilson <— WHOA! WAIT! TWO MORE twin brothers named Jake and Jax?!! Er… okay… 😉 well I guess we can’t ever have too many sexy twin brothers. LOL!
- Bound By Duty (Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles Book 2) by Cora Reilly <— MAFIA BOOK!
- Where the Road Takes Me by Jay McLean
- The Truth as He Knows It (Perspectives Book 1) by A.M. Arthur <— M/M ROMANCE! A cop and a male stripper….
- The Color of Joy (The Color of Heaven Series Book 8) by Julianne MacLean
- Adam: A Torn Series Novella by K.A. Robinson
- Here’s to Tomorrow by Teagan Hunter <— “Rae Kamden has no idea what she wants to do in life. She thinks leaving her small town is the way to go, but after running into car trouble (and the sexiest man she’s ever seen), she begins rethinking everything she thought she wanted out of life.“
- Disturbed Beauty by Ashley Beale
- FireNine Valentine: A Short Story by Shanora Williams
- Following Fabian (Shrew & Company Book 4) by Holley Trent
- Devouring the SECRET (Corrigan & Co. Book 2) by Crystal Perkins
- Love Don’t Live Here by Charmanie Saquea
- Matched by Angela Graham & S.E. Hall <— REALITY SHOW ALERT! Toski loved this one! “I read an ARC of this book and it was SOOOOOO good. Unlike anything I”ve ever read. It’s a reality show and sucks you right in!!! ABSOLUTELY LOVED… You HAVE to meet Cruz- he’s one of “those” book boyfriends! Just went live today!”
- Satisfy Me-A Ravage MC Valentine Collection by Ryan Michele <— BIKER BOOK ALERT!
- Island Heritage (An Isle of Man Romance Book 3) by Diana Xarissa
- The of Love Series: 2 book series by Alice Montalvo-Tribue <— “Two couples who’s lives are intertwined. Two couples who find each other despite the obstacles that face them. Will love be enough to keep them together or will the secrets and lies that surround them tear them apart?“
- Shameless (Black Brothers Trilogy Book 3) by Brynley Bush ***Shameless can be read as a stand alone novel, although each book in the series interconnects.***
- The Secret Life of Wishful Thinking by Lindy DeKoven
- Under Her Clothes by Louisa Edwards
- The Illest Na Na: Complete Season One by Tamika Newhouse, Anna Black
- Covering Home by Heidi McCahan
Blue Persuasion (Bound by Your Love Series Book 3) by Blakely Bennett <— Hrmmm… I like the sound of this one! Sounds like it might have that KA-feel… “Bond, her best friend and lover, helps Blue stay sane and sexually satisfied, but she knows her place. Their secret relationship leaves Blue hungry to have a man she can call her own. When she finally succumbs to Cat’s artful needle for her first tattoo, she crosses paths with Tate. The towering, tattooed, motorcycle riding, American Indian fires off all her warnings signs, but she finds herself drawn to him against her own self-preservation.”- Hooked by Allen Wolf <— This one sounds funny and sweet!! “Desperate to find a soulmate in New York City, Shawn experiences one awkward date after another until he encounters the alluring Violet. He asks her out, but his autism prevents him from understanding she’s actually a prostitute.“
- Blazing Love: A Love Under Fire Novel by Chantel Rhondeau
- Forgotten Reins (Silver Wind Trilogy Book 1) by Susan Lower
- Racing Hearts: Book One by Laura Lascarso
- Katarina: Out of Control (A Dark Love Novel Book 3) by Morgan Malone <— “At almost 40, she has a brilliant career, an expensive loft, and a beloved husband—who was stolen from her by the Iraqi War. Alone for almost ten years, Kat has controlled everything affecting her career as a partner in a top law firm, her family and her heart, so nothing bad can happen to her again…“
- Cream: An Erotic Romance by Lana Fox
- At His Service: Part 2 by Suzanne Rock
- Collar Me in Paris by Sidney Bristol <— **This title was previously published by Ellora’s Cave**
- Wanderlust by Thea Dawson
- Finding You (Finding You Series Book 1) by Amanda Mackey <— abused woman escapes “After surviving a beating that puts her in hospital she is determined to get her life together and move forward. While on a month’s holiday to celebrate a new chapter in her life, the last thing Dakota expects is to fall in love with handsome movie actor, Kyle Rutherford…“
- Divided Souls (Captured Miracle Book 3) by <— Ohhh! Sounds like a DARK-READ series!!!!! I shouldn’t have read the blurb, but I did, and now I’m intrigued!
- Enemy Lovers (Clare Chronicles) by Shelley Munro <— Opposing families “Laura Drummond has fought long and hard to grip independence by the throat and avoid her mother’s bulldozing attempts to control her life. She’s always admired Dallas from afar, and she’s pleased to discover that up close, he’s gorgeous, sexy, and nothing like the monster her family has painted. When the road home is blocked, she’s forced to accept his offer of a bed for the night.“
- The Anti-model Agency by Nicky Schmidt <— AN EX MODEL! “The moment Dizzy Kane is catapulted from her council estate to the catwalk, she promises herself there is no going back. However, when fate and the urge to feast on fries and booze step in, Dizzy is fired for failing to maintain her size zero figure, losing her agency and rockstar boyfriend along the way.”
MYSTERY ROMANCE/THRILLER
Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb <— a new one from her HUGELY popular “In Death” series!!! (Here’s the In Death Series Reading Order)- Bridged (Callahan & McLane Book 2) by Kendra Elliot
- The First Wife by Erica Spindler <— “…when Logan brings her home to his horse farm in Louisiana, a magnificent estate on ninety wooded acres, her dreams of happily-ever-after begin to unravel. A tragic family history she knew nothing about surfaces, plus whisperings about the disappearance of his first wife, True, and rumors about the women from the area who have gone missing—and when another woman disappears, all signs point to her husband’s involvement…“
- Dual: A Love Story by James Priest, Christopher J. Priest
ANTHOLOGIES (tons of books all in one, at bargain prices!):
- Be Mine: Ten Erotic Romances for Valentine’s Day by Shoshanna Evers, Geri Foster, Cathryn Fox, A.C. James, Nina Lane, Caridad Pineiro, Jan Springer, Denise A. Agnew, Monique DuBois, Krystal Shannan
- Elite Metal: Eight-Novel Cohesive Military Romance Boxed Set (Elite Warriors Book 1) by Roxie Rivera, Sabrina York, Jennifer Kacey, Anna Alexander, Heather Long, Rebecca Royce, Saranna DeWylde
- Hearts and Kisses: 12 Contemporary Valentine Novels and Novellas Boxed Set by Sophia Knightly, Ginny Baird, Mimi Barbour, Mel Curtis, Donna Fasano, Mona Risk, Helen Scott Taylor, Ari Thatcher, Patrice Wilton, Traci Hall, Anna J Stewart, Jackie Weger
- Shades of Kink: From Alphas to Masters by Pamela Ann, Ella Dominguez, Nelle L’Amour, S.E. Lund, CD Reiss, Arianne Richmonde, Talyn Scott, Gina Whitney
- Losing It: A Collection of VCards by Nikki Jefford, Heather Hildenbrand, Bethany Lopez, Kristina Circelli, S.M. Boyce, K.A. Last, Julia Crane, Tish Thawer, Ednah Walters, Melissa Haag, Tamara Rose Blodgett, Stacey Wallace Benefiel, Helen Boswell, Alexia Purdy, Julie Prestsater, S.T. Bende, Misty Provencher, Ginger Scott, A.O. Peart, Amy Miles, Milda Harris, M.R. Polish
- EROS – Indie Erotica Author Challenge 2015 by Don Abdul, Melissa Bell, Jami Brumfield, Riley Bryant, R.J. Cree, Max Cummings, Al Daltrey, Lynessa James, P.T. Macias, J.M. Nash, Amy Rachiele, Salice Rodgers
- Sexy Just Got Rich: Brit Babes Do Billionaires by Lucy Felthouse, Lexie Bay, Victoria Blisse, Natalie Dae, Harlem Dae, K D Grace, Lily Harlem, Kay Jaybee, Tabitha Rayne
PRE-ORDERS
- Dangerous Passion (Wyatt Brothers Book 2) by Bonnie Dee — expected release date February 11th 2015
- Obligation: Obligation ((Underground Kings Series) Book 2) by Aurora Rose Reynolds – expected release date: February 11th 2015
- Overcome by Lora Leigh <— expected release date February 15th 2015
- The Return: A Titan Novel by Jennifer L. Armentrout – expected release date February 16th 2015
Sinister Desires by CJ Roberts, Pam Godwin, Ker Dukey, Kimber S. Dawn, Francette Phal, D H Sidebottom, Lily White, M.S. Willis, Jaden Wilkes <— “Indulge your SINISTER DESIRES with these ten delectable tales of forbidden fancy from previously banned authors.” expected release date February 17th 2015- Bear Attraction: A Shifters Unbound Novella by Jennifer Ashley <— expected release date February 17th 2015
- Lucky Break (Chicagoland Vampires Series) by Chloe Neill
- A Shade of Vampire 10: A Spell of Time by Bella Forrest – expected release date February 23rd 2015 (Here’s the series reading order)
- All Played Out (Rusk University) by Cora Carmack <— expected release date February 24th 2015
Thoughtful by S.C. Stephens <— expected release date February 24th 2015- Slow Burn: A Driven Novel by K. Bromberg – expected release date February 24th 2015
- Fire Down Below (Gynazule Book 1) by Debra Anastasia <— OMG I can’t wait for this! LOL!! I love this author! – expected release date February 28th 2015
- Falling For My Best Friend’s Brother by J.S. Cooper – expected release date February 28th 2015
- Make Me: A Jack Reacher Novel by Lee Child – expected release date September 8th 2015
I just finished Fear Me by BB Reid. Omg, good. Scary, freaky, and just good. It’s 99¢, not sure if that’s a deal or regular, but it was gut clenchy. I’m done and still not sure if Keiran is redeemable or not. Soooo good. It does have a CH, but boy… Still loved it.
Where The Road Takes Me by Jay McLean is absolutely amazing. It’s a must read for sure.
I’m clicking Tight because she is brilliant and its not a CH or trilogy.Im getting tired of these stories that just go on and on.
Omg! I just finished Kyland by Mia Sheridan. It’s amazing, like seriously 5-star amazing! Every bit as good as Archers Voice. I laughed and cried and yelled at my kindle. It’s a must read! It will definitely be making some best read lists in 2015.
I finished craving resurrection and I have to say it’s been my favorite out of the whole series so far and maryse it has a bit of the coming of age thing u were asking about before it starts when she 17 hes 22 so u know kinda taboo but I loved the whole book I would actually say 5* the more I think on it Nicole done good on this one!!!
Now I’m reading claimed by Rebecca zanetti I’m really starting to like this series it’s only book 2 but the series has serious potential were the storylines are going!
You guys are making my one-click finger itch!!!! 😛
Aw Debbie, that one looks sweet!
Tessa and Donna…I’m not sure but I *think* Maryse is recommending Tight. Ya know, ’cause it seems like she might have liked it a little bit. 😛 Seriously ladies, it’s fantastic.
So, I happened to come across a book called Sweet Nothing on preorder by Jamie McGuire and Teresa Mummert (from what I remember TM’s White Trash Beautiful was good…been a while since I read it), and it looks so insanely crazy good!! But then I see it’s not out until November. WHAT?!? Fine. Whatever. Then I decide on what I’m reading next (Groupie), and Maryse has to go and put Volition up there! Arrrrgh! *bangs iPad against forehead*
Oh! This makes it all better though:
https://www.temptalia.com/sneak-peek-mac-x-cinderella-collection-photos-swatches
*gasp* That nude lipstick! That gold pigment!! That PALETTE!!!! I haven’t been a Cinderella girl in about three decades but I’ll be one for this collection! 😀
I just finished Tight ( I LOVED it) and I don’t know what to read next. Hard to follow that one.
Clicking on samples to try to decide between: Volition (looks like another dark read); Riot looks good (I read book #1 Mayhem and enjoyed that one); Matched and To the Max (looks funny). And then again there’s always my TBR list. What to read, what to read??!!!
Allison- Kyland does sound really good, although I am not usually a fan of the high school based H/h story.
Amy, love the colors. The nude lipstick reminds me of the Urban Decay-Nude lipstick I bought yesterday. Are the pigments eyeshador or eyeliner??
Eyeshadow not eyeshador!!! 😉
I’m totally on Volition, tonight! I just gotta. 😀
Amy.
AMY!!!!
That is neutral perfection!!!!
I loved Volition! Dare I say I preferred that to Tight….
I am not one clicking any more……well not today – had a quick look and am resisting as Friday’s list had me clicking like crazy..I must be good. I must be good. I must be good….
Oh yeh, forgot about Three, Two, One, maybe that’s next??
Those of you who loved Harper Sloan’s Corps Security books, Cohen Cage & Danielle Reid’s story comes out Feb 17….(if you read the books Cage or Axel in the series….these are their kids)
Maryse, right?!? I’m putting an alert on my phone for Feb 26…so giddy!!!
Cheryl, pigments are mainly used as shadow (but use over a shadow primer and pat on with a brush, don’t brush it on…trust me, just don’t) but can be used as liner or with water to make a foil look. You can even use them with clear lip gloss! What UD nude lipstick is that? I have UD Revolution lipstick in Naked and Naked 2…is it a different type of lipstick?
I forgot about 3.2.1! But I think I want something a little different from that right now, and after Paula’s comment it’s definitely gonna be Volition! 😀
Amy, I think you might be seeing things. Maryse is saying stay away from Tight. All that, OMG and Twists! are just hints warning us away. 😛
All honesty I might do that next. I tried Hero after Fear Me, but angst after eep mode just doest work for me. It’s either rep followed by more rep or followed by romcom. So, more Eepness!
Amy, it’s the UD Revolution lipstick in Naked, not nude!! I just love it for an everyday neutral look. Also, I bought the Bare Minerals eyeshadow set-The Top Shelf, mixologist/cognac that look similar to the shimmery eyeshadows in the cinderella collection. Love the look of them!!
Thanks for helping me decide, think it’s Volition along with you and Maryse tonight!!!! 🙂
YAY US!!!!! I’m starting at about 7pm…
LOL Tessa!!! You guys crack me up!
Amy & Maryse, I just read the foreword in Volition. I’m nervous and scared. Have a feeling this ain’t gonna be pretty!! Amy, have the manatee on stand-by please! 😉
Maryse I just read ur post about blood kiss!!!! *happy dance chandler style* yeeeeeeeeee!!!!!
Oh sheeeeesh… I hope the stuffed-manatee had a run through the wash after my last snuffle-fest. Ick. LOL!!! Sorry guys… 😛
Shift by Karina Espinosa was so good!!! The heroine’s witty humor reminded me of Gena Showalter’s writing! so good!
*snort* Ya know Tessa, I think you’re right, LOL!!
Cheryl, those colors are sooooo pretty! I love Bareminerals eyeshadows.
Okay, the manatee is bathed and ready to go! No comment on Maryse’s last snuffle-fest…’cause, yeah, mine get pretty icky too. 😛 That stuffed little guy is a trooper for all the snuffling he has endured from us!
I’m starting Volition in a couple of hours after I make and *devour* supper…it’s taco Tuesday so fish tacos with pan-seared mahi-mahi in corn tortillas topped with lime juice, cilantro and crumbled queso ranchero. O.M.G. I think I’m making supper early tonight. And margaritas…virgin, of course. *snort* Right. 😉
I’m doin’ oven-roasted hot dogs and french fries!! I’d fry the hot dogs but I can’t stand the fry-smell… *sigh*
Laura, I’ll bet you look pretty hot doing that dance with your trusty Machalo on, LOL!!!
Shift…that one looks pretty interesting, Jessica. Tossed between the Alpha and Beta wolves?? Holy hotness…my mind is going to some naughty places with that one. 😛
Mmmmmm…hot dogs. With chili on top. *drool* And french fries…also with chili on top. Or just good ol’ ketchup and relish. Or saurkraut. Okay, that settles it. I’m going and picking up hot dogs tomorrow. But I’m with ya on that fry-smell. No thanks. Now for supper and then Volition!! 😀
Maryse, I have to ask. Isn’t there a Canadian dish with fries and cheese and gravy? Something like that. I’ve heard people visiting Canada try it and love it. Have you had it and does it taste that good?
Yes bev… it is the most delicious heart-attack food I’ve ever had!!!
It’s called a Poutine, and when I was in college, I ate one every single day. EVERY day. And they are about… ohhh… 1000 calories a serving? Maybe more?
Yah, LOL!!!
Oh… say!! Here’s one. PURE DELICIOUSNESS!!!!! God I want one right now SOOOO bad!
Okay I’m ready for Volition!! 😀 YAY US!!!
And Amy… they DO make Poutines with Chili instead of the brown chicken-gravy. Yum to that, too!!
OMG I have a craving for tacos and hot dogs now. Never heard of Poutines, but that definitely looks like a heart attack in a bowl!! 😉
Amy, crumbled queso ranchero???
Now that I’m back from getting my a$$ handed to me at the gym, it’s Volition time!!!
Yes, that is it. It probably makes a great comfort food.
Bev we have that here too it’s chippy chips u know real chips cheese then some bisto gravy it’s amazing yummy!!
Wow, what a list. My fingers are itching to 1-click. I’ve added several to my wish list. But even with using my wish list more, I still seem to be buying more than I’m reading. To me, that just isn’t logical. So I’m revising my New Year’s resolution somewhat and plan on reading at least two books from my tbr before buying a new one. I have some great books there so it shouldn’t be a hardship.
I started Station Eleven last night and it’s gripping right from the very start. After this one, I have to read two from my tbr. Wish me luck sticking to it. 🙂
Lol, Laura. Chippy chips. I know what you mean but if someone here, in US, asked me to grab them some real chips I’d just assume they meant original lays chips.
Fabi. Good Luck!
You guys, you have to watch the 50 recut trailer with Steve Buscemi.
Fabi – I am almost done with Station Eleven. Life has been busy and haven’t gotten to read as much as I’d prefer. I haven’t bookmarked this many pages in a book in as long as I can remember. I think my husband is sick of hearing me read aloud. It is an amazing piece of work. Not one wasted word. What an interesting way to tell the story, through these oddball, interconnected people. Thank you, Michelle, for this amazing recommendation. Now… out to prep for the apocalypse, because this book got me all worked up!
Next is Tight…. but you guys are already moving on to Volition? Slow down….. I’m getting too far behind!! And I still need to read The Martian!!!
*slaps head* I totally forgot u guys call crisps chips!! And lays here are called walkers but they are the same it’s normally lays we get when u go to Spain and what not, man you guys do fries aswell not chippy chips!! And I was at at and American diner we have here at the weekend called steak cattle and roll and they had poutine on the menu and I was wondering what the hell is that now I know!!!! See I learn so much here not just great books!!! Also the link below has a pic of British chippy chips yummy!!
https://myzerowaste.com/2009/07/reheating-chips-and-other-foods/
I think I like calling them chippy chips. I wonder if I’d get odd looks. That diner name made me smile. I was not even thinking that you wouldn’t have lays. Jeez. Lol. *Face meet Palm*
I remember watching Keeping up Appearances & wondering what a bacon butty was, lol. Though still different than our BLT.
I’m 30% into Tight and my expectations are high so hope I’m not disappointed (even though i trust you guys wholeheartedly)! Especially after just finishing 3,2,1 which I seriously loved and can’t stop thinking about!!!!!
Oh and I loved Kyland too even though it was YA which isn’t always my preference. It was sooooo good and I will always immediately 1-click Mia Sheridan’s books!! I wondered why more people weren’t talking about this book?!?!?!
Finished Volition and it was seriously SO SO good!!! Loved it!!!
Jean, Kyland has been calling my name and I love Mia. You just cinched it. I have to read Kyland.
Another shout out to MichelleS for recommending 321. I settled on 4.5 stars for it. That’s only because I’m being super picky, otherwise I’d call it a five star read.
Back to Station Eleven…
OMG Maryse, I was already thinking Poutines sounded good but that picture just about killed me…I WANT SOME!!! Don’t you ladies miss the days of being able to eat a 1000-calorie dish daily without needing to run 4 miles afterward just to keep your a$$ from expanding?? 😕 And if any of you don’t have that problem, you just keep on your merry way!!! 😛
*snort* And sitting for hours on end reading doesn’t help that problem either, right?
Bev we have BLT it’s just bacon lettuce and tomatoes like urs rights? A bacons butty though is just a roll bap (sort of like a burger bun but not?) usually with tomato sauce or brown sauce ooooo do u guys have brown sauce?? Amy a few rolls and bacon will seriously pile the pounds on!!! On the subject of no clue about food what the heck is a corn dog??
Lol Amy….so true!
LOL Laura!! A corn dog is a hot dog on a stick that’s dipped in batter and fried. So freaking good. Add mustard and ohhhhhh my…
Poutines with chili?? *sigh* I need to take a trip up to Vancouver soon and go dog sledding and get some POUTINES!!!
And I’m loving the names chippy chips and bacon butty!
*high fives Jean*
Oh, and Jean…I really think you’re going to love Tight! And if you don’t then you can name a dare for me and I’ll do it. I’ll even take a picture to prove that I did. 😉
Amy I just want to go somewhere were I can order saying those names.
Laura, we have steak sauce but not sure it’s exactly the same. Yes, definitely mustard with a corn dog. You can find them here at the deli counter in stores. Usually frozen then deep fried. But if you go to a fair then you can find hand dipped then deep fried, lol. Either way good.
Jean, trying to stick to tbr, so have a couple to read first but Kyland is in line.
One more thing…Volition? Yeah, I’m loving it so far. And it has some big shoes to fill after reading Tight. The author’s note at the beginning is great in setting up the possibles of what the reader may or may not feel about it.
Samantha, I’m jealous that you’ve already finished it if that makes any sense!
Ok it looks like a nicer version of ours which is a sausage supper from the chippy the pic bellow also has a fritter in it mmmmm
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/12860872004/
omg Amy so freakin true…in fact, starting a new eating/exercise plan today to shed the 10 lbs I gained in the last 12 mos.
Laura a corn dog is a hot dog sausage coated in a thick layer of cornmeal batter.
My 10 lbs are directly related to that picture.
yuummm Laura. LOL I’m already hungry and just started today.
*snort* That was funny, Fabi. Love you some corn dogs, do ya? Hehe, me too. 😉
Okay Laura, what’s a fritter? Now I’m thinking of warm, gooey apple fritters from the local apple groves around here. That picture you posted reminds me of the tempura-coated hot dogs I saw in Japan. I love tempura but that was just…no.
All this talk of food is making me want to gorge on calorie-laden food. I have *got* to finish my work so I can run to the store and pick up some hot dogs, brats and alllllll the yummy fixins to go with them!! 😀
OK now I’m foregoing reading Tight at lunch and going to the store for hot dogs for dinner tonight!!!!
lol the sausage in my pic isn’t actually a hotdog it’s like a big pork sausage lol a bit different, amy a fritter is just a big bit of potato dipped in batter and deep fried everything in a chippy here is deep fried like deep fried pizza,black pudding, haggis, steak pie and of course Mars bars but that’s just ick!!!
Jean I apologise for any unwanted calories!
Battered Mars bars are supposed to be nice but never tried one! Battered sausage, chips and curry sauce from the chippy is amazing!!
Enough food dreaming and back to loving Lawson…
I haven’t had a Mars bar in a loooong time…and now I want one!
Paula, how is the Loving Lawson? I have that one and Saving Lawson (.99 each!! :D) but I can’t remember if I have heard anything about them.
Oh! One more quick thing ladies…Skipping a Beat by by Sarah Pekkanen has dropped from 10.99 to 1.99. It looks like it might be promising, and for 1.99 I’m not passing it up!! The blurb doesn’t say much, but if you scroll down the page there is more of a description given by Booklist and I’m intrigued! Of course, it will have to wait until after Volition. 😉
OMG my boss is going to be ticked if I don’t finish my work but I had to pass this along…
Remember Bright Side? Well, Gus will be out in May!! 😀
Ya hear that Maryse? I know how Bright Side put you in such a happy place. *snicker* 😐 Sorry…
I was thinking apple fritter too and thought that is a different thing to serve with fries. I think the deep fried mars bar sounds good also I’m your mars bar is different than ours.
Should say named different ours is a milky way.
Now I’m hungry and want to travel, lol. And I do not have the fast metabolism of you ladies.
Oh I was wondering about Loving Lawson too. I got those books the other day!
Oh a dare for Amy?? Hmmmm….. this could get interesting!
No we have milky ways too and Mars bars I’m not a fan ok chocolate (don’t kill me) I’m more a savoury girl it’s bad!!! Everytime I’m reading a book and it’s based in America and they mention food I don’t know I’m all over Google but couldn’t grasp the hole corn dog thing I can’t think of any other things I wondered about but u know in Scotland we have stuff that’s kinda weird even to English people like square sausage and potato scones and u know irn bru !!!
Square sausage is supposed to be amazing but I have yet to try it!
Loving Lawson is good, solid story and keeps you interested. Just started saving Lawson so see how that goes!
On a totally different note, there was a book listed here a while ago… The Last Man on Earth by Evangeline Anderson….. it’s been on my wish list and is .99$ today…. looks like great reviews! And really different! (Fabi, I thought of you)! Check it out guys!
I’m at the 69% page of 321! Please tell me if I am going to be heartbroken so, I can prepare myself.. Loving this creepy raunchy book
All this food talk…dang it it’s bad enough I come here and get book cravings!
MichelleS so happy you loved Station Eleven! It was an easy 5 star for me and I will remember it for a long time! I also bookmarked like crazy – I said it before but I thought the writing was so elegant even lyrical that it just had so many moments I wanted to go back to.
I’m back to my tbr and reading the first Lunar Chronicles book. So far it’s pretty cool and I can see myself going right into the second book.
Did I miss lunch or something?
Fried pizza? For real? Because… pizza is too healthy? That one boggles me as much as fried Twinkies. Now fried artichoke hearts… YUM! I think you all made me hungry!
I went to go read my Tight sample, and got an email from Goodreads with their top 100 romances. (Is The Geisha Memoirs or Gone with the Wind really a romance?) They had one book on their that intrigued me, Dmitry’s Closet. So much potential, and yet, It’s third person and we keep seeing all the secrets from other people’s perspective. And the editing is pretty bad. Enough that I, who normally shrugs it off, is thrown. Especially a romantic scene where he’s supposed to be romantic, she said he got enraged. I went back and thought I missed something. I didn’t know what angered him so much. *sighs* Great story but I want more suspense and just a small clean-up.
Michelle – “lyrical” is the perfect word…. I just devoured every word, and re-read lines over and over (which is why it’s taking so dang long to read)… to bring so much emotion with such subtle language and action…. I can’t even describe it. This author has some serious talent! 5 stars for sure! It’s also making me consider more reads like this one. I didn’t get enough!!!! Did you read The Martian? Since Sci-Fi (even if it was dystopian) is resonating with me right now, I was thinking about it.
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I did the same thing going back and rereading parts…it was like I didn’t want to finish so I was savoring it some! Look that’s more food words to describe a book…I need to get out of here before I go get a snack!
No I haven’t read The Martian but it’s on my wishlist. I normally read at least a couple scifi/dystopian books a month. I’ve always been into the genre but it’s refreshing to change it up. Lately, I’ve read a lot of dystopian though since the genre has exploded with all these fabulous books. If you want another, I highly recommend Red Rising…and Golden Son which was even better!
All this talk of fried food and hot dogs…guess I know what I’m cooking for dinner tonight!!
Amy, yeh that foreword in Volition does set the tone; hmmm…cathartic for the author?
Jean, Tight was great, but I think I’m enjoying (if that’s the right word) Volition more!!! Definitely has me on edge waiting for whatever badness is going to happen.
Jean, I had to 1-click The Last Man on Earth because I love the Kindred Brides (another shout-out to MichelleS). Dang it Jean, my resolution didn’t even last an afternoon. haaa I am so lacking will-power.
Michelle, I am SO jealous you started the Lunar Chronicles. The first one of those is on my special #1’s to read tbr list. Can.not.wait.
MichelleS, I just finished The Martian last week. 5*+ book (no romance and straight up sci fi but awesomely excellent) Movie is being made too. Matt Damon as Mark. Yeaa.
of course, I second Michelle’s suggestion of Red Rising and Golden Son. Sheesh! So many good books.
Michelle, I hear the one you just started is a “blow me away” one too.
omg, WISH I could read several at once and appreciate them all
When I 1-clicked Cinder (Lunar Chronicles 1) I also added the audible recorded book narration. That way, I can read/listen to it non-stop. Yes, I’m pathetic when it comes to all these good books.
“and u know irn bru !!!” <—– Laura, you know I love ya and the way you talk but…what the *heck* did you mean there?? LOL!!!
Bev, believe me…I don't have a fast metabolism either, hence why I have to go running and work with a trainer a lot. 😉
Tessa, we have had all kinds of fun talking about food on here! I've heard of Dmitry's Closet before but I don't know a whole lot about it. Looks like I wasn't missing out though…
And now the Michelle's have me interested in Station Eleven again. It has five stars from both so that is really sayin' something!!
Jean! Don’t you dare pretend that you don’t like Tight just to get me to do something crazy!! 😛
I forgot to answer your question, Cheryl…queso ranchero is a round mexican cheese that crumbles and is so freaking yummy! I break off huge chunks and eat them by themselves which drives my hubby crazy for whatever reason. I’m all done with work and errands and can now dive back into Volition!
Fabi, I wish I could do the same thing… 😕
MichelleS let me know if you go with the Martian. I have it out from library and plan on reading it soon.
Hmm it feels like a book club with some of you reading & eating the same thing too.
Ok off to Google square sausage and whatever that is Laura mentioned.
Paula are you from the UK too?
So the sausage sounds good but when the Google image first popped up I thought it was spam.
About 40% in reading Volition. My heart hurts… *reaching for Amy’s manatee for a quick hug*
Hi Bev
Yes I am from the UK. 40 miles from London but commute in to London every day so I get plenty of time to read!
Lol spam is different from square sausage it’s just sausage but square and flat lol and irn bru amy is a fizzy drink made right here is Scotland it’s like a national treasure lol
There’s an interesting discussion on GR about our most read authors. Funny, because I had checked on that myself at the beginning of the year. I have read 40 books by Christine Feehan. Who is your most read author?
It may not be your favorite and you may not have all the books you’ve read cataloged somewhere easy to sort, but as a good estimate, who have you read the most?
I’m feeling very melancholy. I was so invested in Station Eleven, I started feeling like it was happening to me. What would I miss if our world, as we know it, ended because of a pandemic? There were no zombies. Nothing scary. Just a deep, deep melancholy about all of it. I think I’d miss my Kindle, for sure. And dental care. And all that food you guys keep talking about, because I hate venison, and people always get stuck eating Bambi in the dystopian novels! What? Are cows too fast to catch in the pastures? Did the flu kill them too? And air travel…. I’d never get to see Scotland, Laura! My cousin lived in Glasgow and loved it so much, she stayed. She’s now in England, but was in your beautiful country for years. Yea. That’s what I’d miss. Not your square sausage (even though it probably fits better on the bread).
Ok. Now on to Tight!!! Can’t wait.
Finished Saving Lawson and loved it – worth reading both of them. 4* read for me
I was sad after reading MichelleS and it really made me think about the what if too, especially since this scenario is plausible in many ways. I also was left with a sense of hope though that a disease like that may eradicate many human lives but not humanity. ‘Survival is insufficient’ really simply sums it up.
Fabi, I finished Cinder in one sitting last night…absolutely could not go to sleep until I finished! You have to…really have to…read it asap! It is so up your alley, and mine for that matter, that I really feel stupid that I let it sit in my tbr for so long. I’m going right into Scarlet tonight. Oh MichelleS you would like this series too…it’s a dystopian fairytale with a punch of scifi…hard to describe but so uniquely awesome!
I read Cinder when it first came out, hard to miss cover. Now some coffee and a chapter of Magic Bites before work. Should of finished by now, so good.
Hi, Paula. I hope it is by train. Coming into London by train just seems perfect.
Hi Bev, it is by train and because it is during rush hour it is not always perfect! But at least I get to sit there and read! Even use the app on my phone to read on the tube!
It will be my very next read Michelle. I don’t know why I’ve waited so long either. 🙁
Finished Tight today and absolutely loved it! Now, after reading 3, 2, 1 and Tight, I don’t know what the heck to read next! Both fantastic books!
Just One-Clicked Cinder, the Lunar Chronicles Book 1. Looks so good! Thanks, Michelle. Dang it…. now what do I read next? Cinder? Tight? The Martian? Red Rising? Volition? ….. chewing nails to the quick……
Hmmmm…I don’t know if the writing style of Volition is the deliberate part that the author mentioned in her foreward or if this is just how she writes. I love when an author uses lean prose, but this is feeling choppy to me. *That* is where I’m struggling a bit because I don’t know if the choppiness is deliberate or not. I keep thinking, “Wait, what??” after reading something, then I have to go back and reread it a few times before it makes sense. It’s either A) it is supposed to read that way, B) this is how she writes and I’m just used to a different…caliber, or C) I’m not the sharpest knife in our little book-obssessed drawer (bite your tongue, peanut gallery!) and I’m. Just. Not. Getting. It.
*sigh* This isn’t – to me at least – like reading a Tarryn Fisher book and having my mind completely messed with (who else could write about a character taking the dedication page of a book and folding it into a tiny square and then eating it…and the scene actually works!). Maybe I’m letting the style distract me from the actual story? Or maybe that is the goal of the author? Wow. Listen to me trying to analyze it and thinking I sound like I make sense. *snort* I’m holding out hope though that things are going to click soon and I’ll realize that all of this was necessary for the full impact of the story. I would LOVE if that happened! 😀
Yay Jean!! I’m glad you liked it! And now I don’t have to do something crazy. 😉
Damn, I know and I had a dare all ready for you! To read The Life of Anna books by Marissa Honeycutt! They are dark, erotic, mindf&$kery, with a splash of paranormal. Not for the lighthearted and 4th book comes out tomorrow!
Yesss Fabi it’s so good! What are you thinking of Station Eleven?
MichelleS, I dunno that’s a hard list to pick from but glad you got Cinder!
Hmm Volition still sounds like a maybe for me. I did get her other book when it was free, Ignite, but haven’t tried it yet.
“dark, erotic, mindf&$kery, with a splash of paranormal”
Titillating!!!! 😀
Michelle, don’t let my word vomit about Volition dissuade you. 😉
@April. Shift is more sexual tension than actual sexy times But it is super interesting!
Aww but I enjoy your word vomit Amy 😉 No I’m not dissuaded but might not grab it right this minute to read. Oh and I read the comment about Tight and I totally teared up with the SUV scene. Brett and his vulnerability hooked me completely!
Jean, Life of Anna is on my tbr! I think I got it due to the blurb? Not sure, but you just moved it up the list big time.
Michelle I’m still really early on Station Eleven. I’m finding it a bit creepy this early. Also, *cue the rotten tomatoes* I really don’t like Shakespeare. All the refenrences and quotes make me feel like I’m slogging through swamp water. Shakespeare and I have never gotten along. I’m just trying to read past this early part to get to the apocalyptic story I know is in there.
Yes Tessa, I really like it! Some parts are hard to take but it is so different that it’s not something your will forget. Like I said not for the lighthearted. Reading it with 2 friends and we are so anxious for tomorrow release!
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MichelleS yes it does fit on the bread better lol and to be honest it isn’t actually completely square shape lol!!! U see I would love to go to the states I’ve been to Florida but I was only about 13 and that was for Disneyland and I’ve been to Canada but again was only about 12 I have family there but I think that’s what I like about books it just seems so different there dreamlike it’s weird how wherever u live u always have a dream to live somewhere else
Anyway back to the books!! Have u guys read the dark predetors series by Rebecca zanetti? It’s so good! I read some reviews on the 1st and it wasn’t that good but I have it a go anyway and it was ok not great but I stuck with it and I’m on book 4 now and it’s actually amazing! It’s a series u would all like I know it’s about shifters vampires and witches and the whole royal family an mates thing but has a real different story like goin on they are at war and stuff oh just read it it’s to much to explain lol
It’s setting a tone Fabi and ties into the livelihood of some of the characters later on but don’t get too stuck on it. The story as you guessed goes from what you could say as cultured to cultureless and possibly meandering back again. I’m not a huge fan of Shakespeare but it has a purpose I promise.
Thank you Michelle! I picked up Wreck Me and Until We Fly! You are helping me complete my series when these books go on sale! Thanks for saving me money!
Loved Blue Persuassion it is an amazing book and the sex scenes are off the charts!!! I also loved Matched by SE Hall and ANGELA Graham it was an addictive book!!
Laura, I love the Dark Protector series. I liked the first one, but a lot of it was setting up. The next one I need to read is five. It’s in my TBR waiting for my next pnr mood.
I’ll trade you, though. I want to visit England so badly, especially to tour Warwick castle. We’ll trade. I go there, and you can come here to California. It’s sunny and warm today… *dangles 70 degree temp* (Thus the drought)
ERM… When little dude can leave the house overnight without fear, anyway.
“They are dark, erotic, mindf&$kery, with a splash of paranormal”…. so… just up my alley! Best quote ever!! LOL. I am looking them up just because of that quote.
I have decided to read one chapter each of Tight and Lunar Chronicles, and we’ll just see what grabs me.
Quick question, since I saw the Sylvia Day interview up there. I started and quickly abandoned book 4 in Crossfire (or was it book 3? whatever just came out a month or so ago?). Is it worth going back and finishing? I feel so guilty… especially after I saw her pic up there. I loved Gideon so much in books one and two!
OMG. The “dark erotic mindf&$kery is FREE… book one. Just one-clicked. Thank you Jean!
This is totally random, but since we’ve mentioned Red Rising & Golden Son as well as The Martian and some dystopians, I have to bring up Peter Brett’s Demon Cycle. The first book is The Warded Man. This is wild, high fantasy with a little romance thrown in later in the story. It rates right up there with Red Rising and The Martian.
https://www.amazon.com/The-Warded-Man-Demon-Cycle/dp/0345518705
Oh! Are we talking about food again?? *jumps uninvited into group* Beni imo ice cream from Japan!!! Beni imo is a purple Japanese yam/sweet potato, and as odd as it sounds to be in an ice cream it was actually soooo yummy and sweet. They make pastries out of it (freaking delicious), and I even found beni imo Kit-Kats!
I went to go and click the FREE Life of Anna book, and apparently I *bought* it and the second one at some point. No freebie for me. 🙁 But Jean’s description just pushed it up on my TBR pile…you used magic words, Jean. Magic words. 😉
I went to check out Blue Persuasion, and the book My Body-His popped up below it in the “customers also bought” section…that cover!!!
*fanning self*
Daaaaaaang… 😛
Nicole, how are the previous books in that series?
Below the Belt. Hottest cover. Latin MMA fighter. Funny accent. Great story
Loved it
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Thanks for the mention of The Life of Anna freebie Jean, looks good!
Fabi, I have that one on my wishlist but it hasn’t gone down in price at all since I’ve been watching it 🙁
Oh and Anne Bishop has an excerpt from Vision in Silver up on her site SQUEEE I can’t wait!
Michelle I keep adding these freebies to my Kindle but I just don’t see when I’ll ever get to so many of them. Lol good problem to have
The Warded Man is about 600 pages if I remember correctly. I doubt the price is going to go too low. Plus it’s with a publishing company and its sci fi, all things pointing to price not dropping too much. I think my copy is on audible otherwise I’d see if it’s lendable. This might be a good choice for a library lend. 🙂
Lucky you. You can get through a lot of these books. I just feel overwhelmed that I have so many I want to read and new ones popping up all the time.
You guys are going to think I’m crazy but I have a conference in LV next week and instead of living up the night life I’m hoping to get in some extra reading time in the evenings. <— pathetic I know
Amy, I get what you’re saying about Volition. I think I started the book with a certain mindset because of the author’s foreword. I’m ok with the writing, it’s the overall tone of the book that gets to me when I sit back and think about it. How many characters can be so dark and why; Colin, Caspar, Tate and even Jesse. I think it reads as choppy because there is so much dialogue and Tate has such “chopped (messed) up feelings.” If that makes any sense. I’m liking it, but I know when I’m done I’ll be ready for something a little more lighthearted after also just reading Tight.
Ya know what, Cheryl? I think I’m getting it now. Not the whole choppiness thing but what is happening in the story. And if I’m right in what I think is going on, it’s gonna get rough.
Just finished Volition and I dont know how I feel about this book, especially Tate. Wow! what a character but I guess thats what the author was aiming for- pretty crazy!! Im anxious to see what Maryse and others think about this book.
Oh yes tessa I would so swap!!! But I’m so n glasgow so if we did the whole the holiday thing and swapped homes u would have a bit to travel lol
Amy, “get rough” I thought it already was rough. I have such an overwhelming sense of melancholy while reading it!
Just remember, I warned you about The Life of Anna. Some parts are hard to handle. The author even has a warning…..”just when you thought it couldn’t get any darker, it does…” I am really liking it!
I had a plan. I blew it. I was going to read at least one chapter in several books and choose what grabs me. I started with Tight.
never got to the other books. It grabbed me from page one. I only got to 28% last night, but, I just want to say one thing. This author knows how to write a steamy love scene. I am pretty sure I was squirming on the couch last night. She puts in the right details. Graphic does not mean sexy, unless it’s done with some finesse. She managed that!!! I skip over so many love scenes now-a-days. It was nice to get to read one and get that feeling again (here comes Amy…..).
…”squirming on the couch”…..lol! I totally agree MichelleS about the love scenes… I tend to skip too, but not in this book!! Soooo good!!
OMG, Tight turned MichelleS into a wiggle-worm on her couch!!!! Hey, hey…I have another example for tight like the ones at the beginning of each chapter:
tight: (adj.) so close in structure as to prevent passage or escape (as of LIQUID [*snort*], gas or light) <——– MichelleS's legs while she's reading Tight, LOL!!! 😛
Omg Amy! I am cracking up at my desk right now! So funny!!!!
Hey, how did that last part get underlined?!?
Jean, did you ever read Her Master’s Courtesan? It’s banned from Amazon, and I’m not sure if it’s available on B&N or not. Anyways, that book messed me up something awful. Like in-the-fetal-position-in-the-corner type of thing. Especially a scene in the kitchen with a “tail” for her *shudder* and a bowl of food. After that one, I *should* be okay with TLOA…and it does sound good! 😀
I downloaded HMC on my Nook (which I never use) after it was banned from Amazon…. just had to have it! But haven’t read it yet!
Amy, *snorting and shaking head* 😉
Have a few shots before you read HMC…Jaeger is always a trusty one. 😉
Cheryl, it wasn’t what I thought was going on in Volition so it wasn’t rough or anything. And, no surprise, I was disappointed. *snicker*
Okay, Volition. It was good, but I didn’t feel as much as I hoped to because I just needed…more. It was a lot of telling me how she felt about Jesse but no interactions or memories or scenes to back it up, so I was pretty much “meh” about him. Even with Jasmine…it was more Tate’s perception with nothing really to back it up. That’s why I was wondering at one point if Tate maybe had some sort of issue where she perceived situations or her interactions and relationships with others as different than they actually were. You know, like a distorted reality?
Other than that I liked it. Tate was a hot mess, but I loved her for it. I actually like MCs that are a mess like that. Yeah, go figure. 😉 And Hayden…now THAT relationship was shown instead of told. He was so patient and understanding and loving, and all I kept thinking was, “Don’t hurt him!” The ending was bittersweet, I just wish I would have had more feelings for and attachment to Jesse.
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https://www.heroesandheartbreakers.com/blogs/2015/02/the-swoonies-2015-couples-battle
Heroes and Heartbreakers is trying to determine the swooniest couple. This is the first round of voting and some of it is hard, like Maddie/Christian vs. Derek/Sara.
Reader, I married him. Oh, that line and this book, love, pure love.
Anyway it’s fun & cute. Try to link if you want to go vote.
Michelle, I will now have Hey There Delilah in my head the rest of the weekend, lol.
Oh my I just scrolled up and have the giggles. Amy’s comment on MichelleS is underlined and red like its going to link to something about Michelle’s legs. Seriously, in tears right now.
Amy, I’m not entirely sure how I feel about Volition, having just finished it. Like I said earlier, I felt melancholy and on edge most of the time; I kept waiting for the “event.” I did like it and at times maybe even loved it (probably at the beginning) and at times I didn’t like it (Tate’s constant neurotic behavior and thoughts). Loved Hayden, and wish the epilogue was more about the main characters.
Now maybe something more light-hearted. 🙂
Bev – I tried clicking on her “link” a couple of times myself. I made it to her friend’s wedding, in Tight. I think I figured out how this will play out, but we shall see. I am already thinking about my next read, which means I was probably in the mood for fantasy or PNR or maybe that “mind fuc$ery with a splash of paranormal” that Jean had mentioned. It messed with my head!
*snags manatee, sniffling* I just finished Flawed and I’m not sure how I feel about it other than sad. I liked it, but… Sad. I’m so glad I have Completion to read. Satan and Tate should cheer me up with their nutty HEA.
Tessa…Satan?!?!? WTH??
You haven’t read the Kane trilogy? I thought you had. That’s Tate’s nickname for Jameson. 🙂 It works for them. And Completion is just a bunch of HEA moments. It’s needed after Flawed. *hands back shuffled manatee* Uh, you might need to wash that.
I have *no* idea how that part ended up looking like a link, lol!!
Bev, google Hey There Chlamydia…it is set to the music of Hey There Delilah and is so funny!
I know, Cheryl…were you a tad let down by the “event”? When she told him “You broke me” and he said “You broke me first”, I was expecting some devastating, heartbreaking stuff to have happened, but by the end I was wondering what I missed. 😕
LOL Tessa, did ya snuffle on him? That’s okay, he used to it by now. 😉 Was it Flawed by Kate Avelynn? If so then I know what you mean. That book kicked me in the gut at the end. I sat there after I finished it for like five minutes and kept thinking, “did that just really happen??” Yep, the word sad just about sums it up.
And nope, haven’t read the Kane trilogy. I seriously thought you had an autocorrect mistake when I saw “Satan”, lol!
MichelleS, I couldn’t resist that dictionary definition after your squirming comment. 😛 After I saw how it was underlined, I freaked out for a second and was afraid I had actually linked something!
Amy & MichelleS it still makes me giggle. Hmm, maybe Maryse was like ” I’ll just underline this bit about MichelleS legs.”
Amy listened to the parody, that was funny. Especially now he will use protection.
Yeah, snuffle. *grins* The Kate Avelynn Flawed. OMG, that was a wtf ending. I wasn’t expecting that, honestly. I’m still not sure how I feel about James. Just… ugh.
Nope on the Kane trilogy, no auto-correct. His nickname is seriously Satan. *grins* It fits totally! No more books, so no CH. Go read it, seriously!
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Tessa, I just checked and I already have Degradation. 😀 Yeah, I was blindsided at the end of Flawed. And kinda gutted. Have you read Forbidden? When I first heard about it, I was a little repulsed and figured I would never read it. Then my curiosity got the better of me, so I read it and ohhhhhh…I loved it even though it thoroughly crushed me. I kept thinking I shouldn’t want that for them, but with their situation (especially Lochie…oh my heart) it was so easy to understand how it happened. Then it kicked my heart’s a$$.
Now, Love’s Forbidden Flower is a different story (no pun intended :P). I was hoping it would give me the same feels, but I just felt icky while reading it. Like I needed to wash the ick off. Nuh-uh, that book just didn’t work like Forbidden did.
Thanks Michelle!
Forbidden kinda worries me. I’m worried of getting that uck feeling. I kinda figured I wouldn’t get the uck with Flawed, and I didn’t. I just felt bad for all three of them. Then that end, *sighs* Gutted. So Forbidden won’t have me going ick? I’ll hold off until I’m prepared for it. *reads her happy HEA book*
Watch happy will segue into happy pnr, which will get me to forbinnery mind messery pnr. I hope. I read the first two? Three? chapters and wow. I’ll like it when my mood hits, at least.
Forbidden does not give you the ick feeling but as Amy says it does rip your heart. I went to take a look at Flawed and see that I already have it – this happens to me so many times! I also see I have the boy who sneaks through my bedroom window so think I will give that a go and then try Flawed….Just read completion – what a wonderful epilogue to the series so sad it is over
Thanks Michelle!
Did you see Jean’s description of The Life of Anna? I think it will be perfect for when you reach the mind-messery PNR mood. 😉 And just like Paula said, Forbidden doesn’t give you the ick feeling which was a big surprise for me. Just give it a try. Well, not so soon after Flawed but soon. Oh, and Maryse reviewed it but avoid the comments so nothing is spoiled for you.
Paula, Boy Who Sneaks In My Bedroom Window…I don’t remember a whole lot about it but I do remember I liked it. I’m gonna bathe my little stuffed manatee (Tessa snuffled on him *giggle*) and then he’ll be ready for you when you finish Flawed. 😉
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Tessa, I picked up Flawed too but unfortunately I read a review that spoiled the ending! I also have all the Kane Trilogy books now and could read those instead…
Oh, hey, Happy Valentines Day!
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Happy Belated Galentines Day!
Michelle – the Kane trilogy books are great!
I did get Life of Anna. That’s the one I read only two or three chapters and realized I wasn’t in the mood, since the story was so interesting so far. However, when you stop and can’t handle the eep, it’s not time to read it.
Ah, Michelle. That evil reviewer. It really was good, just… yeah. Totally not sure how I feel after. Definitely not ick, but heartsick and just… It was really good.
Read the Kane trilogy! Those two are so messed up, it’s… it’s… Seriously, his nickname is Satan for a reason! Heck, I’m reading the HEA and they are still messed up, but seriously happy together.
Happy Valentine’s Day to you too!
Ha! Well how could I pass that up…reading about a guy nicknamed Satan!?? No, so many people are saying they are great so I’m on it after I finish my current read. And they are complete so that’s fulfulling my minimal CH/partial series new rule 🙂
I went right into Life of Anna, after Tight. Man, oh man. Mind fuc$ery is right! So, I should say that based on what you don’t like to read in books, Fabi, stay away from this one. I treat my dog better than she is getting treated. And Jean…. the piercings are freaking me out a little. I have this image burned in my head now. This book is so whacked. Talk about dark. Do you remember watching Eyes Wide Shut with Tom cruise and thinking, “what the heck is this?”, but you kept watching? This book is like that. YOu just keep reading even when you should be totally turned off.
Yes MichelleS, it’s like a bad accident you just can’t look away from. So dark and disturbing!! Haven’t read anything else like it.
In fact, I finished the 4th Life of Anna last night and was so disturbed. Honestly I don’t even know how I made it through , but I wanted answers. So, this morning, started Checkmate (Neighbor From Hell series) because I NEED this kind of genre right now….. lighthearted and funny!
Oh man, now I’m actually nervous about reading the LoA series… 😕
Jean, in Kyland, the Christmas gift from Buster! “Wow, Buster. This is …very…romantic.” Oh my, lol.
I ned to read Kyland
Yep..too funny! Are you liking it bev?
Yes Maryse, I think you will love it!
Jean, I am a lot. The author is definitely showing and not telling who the two of them are and letting me see why they would become friends and maybe more. Also, I enjoy scenes like the book club, lol, and Christmas.
I’m worried too because of what they are both working for and how that may resolve itself.
Have you read Eleanor and Park, Jean? I think you may like it. Though different there is a similar feel.
Maryse, definitely need to try it. Almost to 50% and really hoping that the second half is as good.
Amy – finished Flawed. It didn’t have the emotional connection for me that a lot of other books had, no lump in the throat or trying to hold back the tears. Probably a 3* read for me
Bev, haven’t read Eleanor and Park yet, but have heard great things about it!!!!
Aw Paula, that’s too bad. 🙁 But I do understand it. I’ve read books where the reviews on Amazon had me thinking I was going to be sobbing so I read it and…nothing. Crazy how we all connect – or don’t – with certain books and others feel so different about them. I *think* Maryse was kinda meh about Flawed like you (I would have to double check her review), but I felt like my chest was kicked in, like Tessa. Let me know what you think about Boy Who Sneaks In My Bedroom Window, ‘kay? 😉
Jean, Eleanor and Park is such a sweet and heartfelt book! Park’s mom cracked me up and annoyed me at the same time (but mostly cracked me up), but her reaction after seeing Eleanor with her family at the grocery store endeared her to me. I just wanted to wrap Eleanor in a big squeezy hug and make it all better for her.
Amy – I enjoyed the Boy who sneaks in my bedroom window – was not too heavy and had a lovely HEA! Going to give recklessly his a go now…purchased purely for the cover!!
I have to check it out! I feel like we somewhat all lost touch with each other this weekend without Maryse’s Bargain list on Friday….lol!
I am in a reading funk. After 4 great books… Beautiful Obsession, Beautiful Oblivion. 3 2 1 and Tight, I’m struggling to find another great one! After LoA, I need some sweet romance or fun, so I’m reading Checkmate and it’s just meh….. Any suggestions? I still haven’t read Sweet Gum Tree, Hopeless, Living Mr Daniels…. I want a beautiful romance that will make me swoon (and hopefully one I already have downloaded)!
Jean, Maryse put up a Saturday post, instead. Hopeless & SGT are both great. I have but have not read Loving Mr. Daniels. If I remember correctly it was the one that had Maryse doing a Maria impression.
Amy, so much sweetness and sadness in E&P. Yet, it left me with such a good feeling when I was done
I would love to be able to revisit them.
Jean, Loving Mr. Daniels is great. As good as, if not better than, Slammed. Or my freebie above if you’re in the mood for YA. Gah , don’t get me going on recs, I get too hog wild crazy with them.
Paula, that Recklessly His cover… *fanning self*
Jean, you know I absolutely *love* SGT but it is very heavy on emotion, particularly one part that will blindside you with a kick to the heart. I would recommend Hopeless (biting my tongue about you not reading it yet!) ’cause it has some great steam and a nice little twist and – the biggest reason – it’s Colleen Hoover!!! But there is some heavy stuff in the last part so keep that in mind. 😀 Also, I’m with Fabi about Loving Mr. Daniels. Either one of those will give you some swooning. 😉
That’s a perfect way to describe E&P, Bev! Did you hear it was optioned for film? I hope they don’t muck it up. 😕