Strangers: Ellora’s Cave
This was good!! Really good. Buuttt… I was able to put it down and go to sleep without dreaming about them. For the most part, I didn’t get to “live” them. Though this certainly all changed with the last quarter. WOW! I totally became one with the book at that point. I could feel everything and it was a whirlwind of a hot mess! So while I enjoyed it in it’s entirety, the beginning and the end were what truly got me (the middle… left me irritated).
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Currently Reading: Strangers by Barbara Elsborg
Strangers: Ellora’s Cave
Despite my “wonky work week” (which will actually be stretching into two wonky work weeks by the looks of it), I have still been reading. Never fear!! Wonky works weeks don’t mean I’ll be missing in action or anything (just a bit more erratic then usual 😉 ) . In all actuality, my “overtime” weeks find me reading the most as I desperately need a book to help me unwind.
Now of course, I’m not racing through the books like I normally do, but I’m happily reading one right now that I just started and will probably finish tonight (if it’s good enough, that is, to keep me up late).
Book Review – The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred
The Sweet Gum Tree
Another fantastic find that I’d almost say was a perfect read, except for the angry outburst I had at a certain “reveal” that I’m still pouting about. But then again, it’s that very outburst that helped me reach the pinnacle of my emotional overload, so for sure, it added to my reading experience.
Melissa left this comment/recommendation (and I wholeheartedly agreed):
“The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred…AMAZING STORY. Not really the bad boy type but I haven’t gotten that emotional over a book in a long time! It’s one of those laugh to tears and cry your eyes out type stories that kept me up til 4 am.”
Simone Elkeles – Perfect Chemistry Series Reading Order
For those of us looking for more “Alpha male” intensity reading (sort of… a la Travis, so I hear), this one has been recommended over and over again. It is YA, but supposedly still very addictive, and very emotionally heart-wrenching.
As per Corrina:
“Ok he’s not a rock star but a pretty bad a** bad boy… it’s got some real danger and sizzle to it too. So no bubble gum love story here.”
And Elizabeth commented:
“As for Perfect Chemistry, Rules of Attraction and Chain Reaction I thought they were really good, definitely YA but worth the read.”
Suzanne Brockmann – Tall, Dark and Dangerous Series Reading Order
MILITARY ROMANCE ALERT and our fellow readers LOVE this author and her brand of alpha male heroes!!
Kelly: I have a few suggestions (for bad boys) in sub-genre’s you may not have tried. #1. NAVY SEALS- HOT alpha males! Suzanne Brockmann’s Tall Dark & Dangerous series is sooo good I think Prince Joe the 1st book in the series is my fave!
Elizabeth: Kelly was right about Suzanne Brockmann’s Tall, Dark and Dangerous series… Really good!
Melanie: oh, you have to put Suzanne Brockmann’s navy seals books there too!!! her books are the best!!!!