Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

D.G. ~Vile Temptress~ wrote: "When are you starting your Neverwhere Buddy Read, Caroline? I'm almost done with the book I'm reading now and could start The Iron Duke next! (It seems I can renew [book:Labyrinth|14..."

Should be starting it Tonight or tom! So should be ready over the next few days if thats okay with you? x x

I finished my buddy read of The Beast in Him on 6/7. I haven't heard a final opinion from Lily yet, but based on conversations while we were reading, I think we both felt much the same about it - ok, but not as good as the first book in the series, The Mane Event, and Bobby Ray was way too cocky and full of himself through most of the book. I thought he did improve toward the end, but he was still pretty annoying at times.

Lili wrote: "Ok Autumn... just finished Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh and it was all I expected, wanted, whished... and more!!
5 shiny stars and here's my review.."

OHHH!! Lili! is that you!! LOLLOL!!! i read, liked, and even commented on your review but had no idea it was you!!. You changed your profile pic and that completely tipped me off!! ohh that was a good one!! :P

Im so glad you liked Mercy`s book!! im climbing my way up there in the series.. they are soo good!!

I finished It Had to Be You and it was mmm.. different. Im really difficult to like chick-lit. However, this book had its moments.. i feel like i want to read one more book before i form an opinion on SEP.

Thanks Cathy for the rec! I really like when im pushed in a direction to read new authors. :)

I will start with after my current reading. xxxxxx

KarenH wrote: "I finished my buddy read of The Beast in Him on 6/7. I haven't heard a final opinion from Lily yet, but based on conversations while we were reading, I think we both felt much the s..."


Just finished Karen... I gave it 3 stars and here's my review.


Meh!
I liked The Mane Event very much but this one fell short... it wasn't that funny or interesting.
I couldn't really relate to the main characters or get into the story.
I found Sissy sooo annoying and I guess at the end I was supposed to learn that Smitty's parents were tough but nice... don't really care either way.
I'll read the next one in the series but I'm in no hurry.

Autumn wrote: "Lili wrote: "Ok Autumn... just finished Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh and it was all I expected, wanted, whished... and more!!
5 shiny stars and here's my review.."

OHHH!! Lili! is that you!! LO..."


Are you serious??
I thought that was why you had commented on it!
LOL!
And yes, I changed my pic to show the world I'm a mighty Jade Dragon (my team for a group challenge).
I'm dying to get to Kiss of Snow but then I want to really savor each book since I'll have to wait a whole year for my next fix.

Thanks again for my recs Autumn... I want to read one of your funny books since I'm also a kind of sarcastic person (according to my boyfriend but I don't see it).
School is been hectic since we're 2 weeks away from summer break but I'll see if I can manage.

Hey Layla,

I couldn't get my hands on Under Fire, so I read Baby, I'm Yours by Susan Andersen. I thought it was really funny and had a good laugh over it. Thanks for the great rec!

Miss

Finished on Friday, 6-10-11. Good solid start to a series. For a romantic fantasy, the romance part was slow moving. But it is only the first book and there's plenty of room for the relationship to grow. The characters are interesting, one in particular is obnoxious. I'm interested in seeing how things develop.

Caroline wrote: "D.G. ~Vile Temptress~ wrote: "When are you starting your Neverwhere Buddy Read, Caroline? I'm almost done with the book I'm reading now and could start The Iron Duke next! (It seems ..."

OK, Caroline. Just let me know. :) I'll start something else in the meantime then. :)

I finished Stranger this morning. I really really liked it. This is my second Megan Hart book but certainly not my last. Thank you Kerste for the great rec!

Daffodil wrote: "Miss

Finished on Friday, 6-10-11. Good solid start to a series. For a romantic fantasy, the romance part was slow moving. But it is only the first book a..."

I'm really planning on reading that one soon, so happy you enjoyed it! (i prefer romances that develop through more books)

Joyce wrote: "Hi Miss, Hope you enjoy your picks.

Reading Moods

From Their TBR Shelves
1 - The Sheriff of Yrnameer - this had a strange cover and name so I had to check it out. It seems very int..."

Joyce, thank you for the great recs I finished

The Face of Deception

... a few days ago and it was different from what I usually read and kept my interest, I had to know what happened to Eve next so I read novel two immediately after.
Thank you again for the great recs.:)

Emily-

I read Dirty, and I wasn't crazy about it. I wasn't crazy about how it was written. I will have to see what else that author had written and try something else.
On a different note I also read A Hunger Like No Other and I loved it! You need to read that when you get a chance. I can't wait to read more of the series!

@ Kate - there is just something about Megan Hart that doesn't do it for me...all her books leave me feeling empty

Hi AshleyAlexis,

I have read Bet Me - Jennifer Crusie this weekend and I enjoyed it a lot, thank you for recommending it, I now know that I will try another of her books soon. I am also planning to read It had to be you, got the book but couldn't start it yet and will also planning to give a chance to Hunting Julian if I can manage.

Amy wrote: " For Melissa**

From your TBR
1. Intrigued : Crazy Hot. I was immediately drawn to the cover and the description sounds good too. I' haven't read much romantic suspense, but this b..."


I decided to read . It was funny and I enjoyed it. I'm picking up Crave from the library today it you would like to buddy read it.

I finished The Darkest Night, my buddy read with Laura. I really liked it and gave it four stars. Another series that I want to finish. Like I don't have enough of those. There is just not enough hours in the day. If only I could read instead of work. Boo.

taita wrote: "For Roxy - Thanks for your patience! Hope you enjoy my picks. Happy Reading!

Hi Taita!
Thanks for the picks! I have finished two books and loved them both:

Hi Roxy,

So glad you enjoyed the books! They are both fun reads. Enjoy the beginning of summer.

Hi Gigi,

I finished The Raven Prince on 6/11 and as you know, I enjoyed it thoroughly. I needed a fan to lower the temperature in the room each time I read. LOL!

For some reason, I always thought of widows as old ladies. This book really changed my mind. Thanks for another great recommendation! I will keep working on the other picks you've given me this summer.

Hi Roxy! I finished Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution. I gave it 4 stars...a very enjoyable read about a period of history that has always fascinated me. Thanks for the pick!

Ari wrote: "Sandy,
Just finished "One Day," so glad I read it. Very sad, at least they knew they loved one another though. In books like "The Bicycle Dancer," someone dies before the other realizes their lov..."

Oh, I am so glad you liked it! I am eagerly awaiting the movie, too.

Sandy wrote: "Ari wrote: "Sandy,
Just finished "One Day," so glad I read it. Very sad, at least they knew they loved one another though. In books like "The Bicycle Dancer," someone dies before the other realiz..."

I am looking forward to that movie too, though a little bit worried about ruining the effect of the book in me... I have been recommending the book to almost anyone I know :)

True, there is always that risk! The author wrote the screenplay so let's hope the movie is true to the source material. Have you seen the trailer?? It gives me goosebumps...I will probably start bawling when the opening credits roll. LOL

http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi8576...

Hey, thanks I haven't seen the trailer before so that was great :) and it looked effective... So fingers crossed waiting for it to be across the theathres just a few months moreee :) And I guess I will be in UK when its on so I might get a chance to see it there which would be great :)

Miss

I'm picking up from the library tonight. We can start the buddy read anytime, just let me know.

ETA: I started a thread at Buddy Read: Wither by Lauren DeStefano (June PIFM)

Daffodil wrote: "I'm like others here, I add any books that look intersting and I want to keep track of to my shelves. Since you have to choose 1 of Read, Currently-Reading or To-Read, I have a lot of books on my ..."

I stayed up until 1am last night and finished Peach Keeper! It was wonderful and totally worth being exhausted today ;)

Glad to hear it. Hopefully, I'll get it soon from the library!

I just got The Peach Keeper yesterday from the library. I tried the audiobook first but it was horrible so I had to take out the print book. :)

Finished my 1st PIFM book, . Thank you very much for the rec, Tania! I was afraid I wouldn't like it as much because of the two year hiatus, but it was amazing! On to Magic Slays!

Liv, I finished Midnight's Daughter last night. Thanks for pushing that up my TBR as I really liked it and wonder why I waited so long.

D.G. ~Vile Temptress~ wrote: "Caroline wrote: "D.G. ~Vile Temptress~ wrote: "When are you starting your Neverwhere Buddy Read, Caroline? I'm almost done with the book I'm reading now and could start The Iron Duke..."

Hi D.G!
Hoping to finish my other Buddy read tonight, so from tom (16/6/11) I will be ready to start When you are x x

caroline - i'll join in the iron duke buddy read if you wanna sstart a thread - I got it as a rec as well

Yes, please join us Dee!

I probably need a day or two because I'm not even 100 pgs. into Dead Reckoning and I need to return it to the library in a few days. But I'll keep you posted!

I'll start a thread for the buddy read so if anybody is interested, they can join us. :)

Dee wrote: "caroline - i'll join in the iron duke buddy read if you wanna sstart a thread - I got it as a rec as well"

Thats great Dee:-) Welcome aboard. D. G will sort out the thread x x

D.G. ~Vile Temptress~ wrote: "Yes, please join us Dee!

I probably need a day or two because I'm not even 100 pgs. into Dead Reckoning and I need to return it to the library in a few days. But I'll keep you pos..."

Sounds great D. G will leave the thread to you:-) look forward to hearing from you, enjoy your current book x x

I just finished . Thanks so much for the recommendation Diane ~Firefly! I really enjoyed it. It had me laughing frequently. I thought the interaction between the two leads was believable. It defied my expectations of contemporary romance (see Harlequin Romance) in a good way. I'm glad I went with something outside my box this month.

yeah - whenever works - weekend would probably be better for me, I have a couple of books I gotta finish up and an ethics paper to write and then i'll be free

Caroline wrote: "D.G. ~Vile Temptress~ wrote: "Yes, please join us Dee!

I probably need a day or two because I'm not even 100 pgs. into Dead Reckoning and I need to return it to the library in a f..."

Jane (PS) wrote: "Isabella wrote: "Jane,
I just finished Darkfever. What can I say? It was totally awesome. I was not a real fan of paranormal but this book changed my mind. It did not deception. It tu..."

Today also I finished Breathing Room. I enjoyed reading it. I didn't finish yet reading from your recs. Next I'll be reading Outlander.

Caroline wrote: "D.G. ~Vile Temptress~ wrote: "Caroline wrote: "D.G. ~Vile Temptress~ wrote: "When are you starting your Neverwhere Buddy Read, Caroline? I'm almost done with the book I'm reading now and could star..."

I read The Iron Duke earlier this month. It was great - I really enjoyed it... Have fun :)

Isabella wrote: "Today also I finished Breathing Room. I enjoyed reading it. I didn't finish yet reading from your recs. Next I'll be reading Outlander. ..."

I still haven't read that one yet... I've been keeping an eye open for it in audio.

...Let me know on Outlander as well - another one I intend to 'audio' read but haven't yet bought...

I should be reading to start this weekend...I'll let you guys know!

Caroline - And about our other buddy read Labyrinth...I don't know that I'll be able to fit it in this month but I'm game for next month if you are.

I meant to tell everybody that I'll be hosting next month's PIFM challenge and I'll be opening it for signups on Sunday, probably. I'll ask Rossy to send invites to everybody, but I don't want you guys to wonder if I don't open it tomorrow. :)

No problem DG, we are supposed to start around the 20th anyway. Just send me a PM when you make the thread and i'll send the invites.

I sure will, Rossy! Thanks!

Amy wrote: "I just finished . Thanks so much for the recommendation Diane ~Firefly! I really enjoyed it. It had me laughing frequently. I thought the interaction between the two leads ..."

I'm glad you liked it Amy. It is one of my favorites.

D.G. ~Vile Temptress~ wrote: "I should be reading to start this weekend...I'll let you guys know!

Caroline - And about our other buddy read Labyrinth...I don't know that I'll be able to fit it in this month but I'..."

That sounds great to me D. G and I'm excited that your hosting the next pifm challenge, i'm eagely awaiting it now x x

Completed June Reads


Something About You by Julie James 6/1
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price Buddy Read 6/6
Undertow by Cherry Adair Buddy Read 6/7
The Royal Treatment by MaryJanice Davidson 6/8
Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper 6/16

just finished . Engaging story line but lukewarm in the h/H romantic development. 3.5 stars. Though worth peeking in to the second book to see if there is a little more spark.