October reads

10/26/2012 06:35:00 PM / Posted by Kris / comments (0)

I treated myself to a Kindle gift card this month so bought a bunch of ebooks and sailed through them


Laid Open (Brown Siblings #5) by Lauren Dane - Love this series and love her writing, she is an auto-buy for me.
Whirlpool (Forces of Nature #2) by Vivian Arend - Nice addition to the series, I look forward to reading more.
Divine Phoenix (Divine #10) by Heather Rainier - I have not read the others in the series but felt this was able to be read as a stand alone easily.  Decided to buy it after reading Judith's review at Book Binge here.
Colors of Love (Speed #2) by Jess Dee - Interesting book, was expecting a menage ending but it wasn't
Kissin' Tell (Rough Riders #13) by Lorelei James - Not my favorite in the series but it was okay.
Wicked Release (Wicked #3) by RG Alexander - seemed very disjointed.  I need to re-read it to see if it was my frame of mind or if it was the story itself.  I enjoyed the other two (the first is still my fav), I hope it was just me
Everything Nice by Mari Carr - This was the second in a duo (I have not read the first - Sugar and Spice, I was in the mood for a menage story).  I enjoyed it, Ms Carr is another author that I really enjoy her stories.  


 Board Resolution (Knights of the Boardroom #1) by Joey W. Hill was a free ebook from Amazon so I grabbed that and then had to re-read the next two stories in the series that are in the Laced with Desire and Unlaced anthologies.

Archangel's Storm (Archangel Book 5) by Nalini Singh - Got it from the library until I can buy a copy.  Had been looking forward to Jason's story and was not disappointed.  She was a different heroine and I really liked her.  She is not a kickass heroine but has her own strength and inner steel from her past and has had to learn to pick her battles the hard way.

Full Disclosure by Dee Henderson - Love it, will post a longer review soon.

I read about 9 other ebooks as well.  None that were awesome enough to mention though.  Mostly freebies from Amazon.

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Some new May reads

5/30/2012 10:24:00 PM / Posted by Kris / comments (0)

Angel's Flight (Archangel anthology) by Nalini Singh

Seduce Me in Dreams by Jacqueline Frank
Seduce Me in Flames by Jacqueline Frank

Forget Me Not by Elizabeth Lowell (has been on my shelf for a loooong time) Did not realized I had not read it.  I enjoyed it but it will not be a keeper for me, so it is also going to the UBS.

The Duke's Perfect Bride (Cameron Brothers Book 4) by Jennifer Ashley  Love this quartet!

Heart of Darkness by Lauren Dane For some reason, I thought I had read this so had not picked it up.  Apparently I had not, so I am glad I grabbed it.  Thought it was very cool that the De la Vega cats and the Cascadia wolves were mentioned in this series so I may hope for some crossover later, maybe :)

Bear Meets Girl by Shelly Laurenston This series is so fun, the characters are just so over the top, it is very entertaining to read!

Celebrity in Death by JD Robb Good addition to the series.  So surprised that I am still loving it after all of this time and the amount of books in it.  Usually after about the 15th book I am looking for an end to it, but this one, not so much.  :)

Besides these i have a bunch of ebooks that I keep track of at Goodreads.

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March reads

4/01/2011 09:35:00 AM / Posted by Kris / comments (2)

This is my March read posts but I just realized it is also my 5 year blogiversary. This blog has been a lot of fun for me and helps me keep track of my reading. I have met so many new people and friends because of blogging. Well, here is what I read this last month

Angel's Blood (Archangel Book 1) by Nalini Singh (re-read)
Without Reservations (With or Without Book 1) by JL Langley (ebook) (A)
River Marked (Mercy Thompson Book 5) by Patricia Briggs (A)
Hidden Away (KGI Book 3) by Maya Banks (A-)
Archangel's Kiss (Archangel Book 2) by Nalini Singh (re-read)
Archangel's Consort (Archangel Book 3) by Nalini Singh (A)
Perfect Play (Play by Play book 1) by Jaci Burton (A)
Mesmerized (Federation Corps Book 2) by Lauren Dane (A)
Dancer's Fire (Dancer Book 1) by Ann Maxwell
Surrender of a Siren by Tessa Dare (B+)
Trey (Red, Hot and Blue Book 1) by Cat Johnson (ebook) (B)
When Beauty Tamed thBolde Beast by Eloisa James (A-)
Love Under Siege (Brothers in Arms Book 2) by Samantha Kane (re-read)
Fire Lord's Lover (Elven Lords Book 1) by Kathryne Kennedy (A)
Alot Like Love by Julie James (A)
Redemption of Micah (Plum Creek Book 2) by Beth Williamson (B)
Rough Cut by Mari Carr (ebook) (C)
The Reluctant Dom by Tymber Dalton (A+)
Ascension by Caris Roane (A)


19 reads this month :) yay!
Some great reads this month. Hard to pick my favorite, probably either Mesmerized, The Perfect Play or The Reluctant Dom. I love stories that make me cry and The Reluctant Dom made me cry repeatedly. "Seeing" a strong man cry always makes me cry. Mesmerized was a good addition to the series, I enjoyed watching Adrian find his girl. I need to re-read that one because I am not sure if I loved it because of the anticipation of reading it or because I really liked it. I had to read The Perfect Play because of the cover, I am such a cover slut ;) Luckily it was also a great story. Totally recommend that one.


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February Reads

3/03/2011 08:26:00 PM / Posted by Kris / comments (1)

Dark Horse by Kate Sherwood (ebook) (B)

Inside Out (Brown siblings Book 3) by Lauren Dane (re-read) (A)
Happy Ever After (Wedding Quartet Book 4) by Nora Roberts (A-)
Master of Smoke (Mageverse Book 7?) by Angela Knight (B)
Cowboy Trouble by Joanne Kennedy (ebook) (C)
Naked Dragon by Annette Blair (B+)
Bedeviled Angel by Annette Blair (B)
Bejeweled by Anya Bast (A)
Enchanted No More by Robin D. Owens (B)
Just Right (The Bradfords Book 1) by Erin Nicholas (ebook) (B+)
Out of Body by Stella Cameron (DNF)
Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts by Mitzi Szereto (review for Book Binge)
Pride and Pleasure by Sylvia Day (finished in about 5 hours, could not put down) (A)

Only 14 books this month. My reading mojo has been nil. Work is getting in the way of my reading :(


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June Reads

7/01/2010 06:07:00 AM / Posted by Kris / comments (3)

Since it is summer and I had two weeks of vacation this month I decided to try to make a dent in my ebook tbr folder. So instead of bringing a bunch of books with me I brought a couple and my computer so a lot of ebooks this month.
I am loving Rachel Vincent's Shifter series.

Angel's Blood (Archangel Book 1) by Nalini Singh (re-read)
Archangel's Kiss (Archangel Book 2) by Nalini Singh (A)
Wild West Boys (two book anthology) by Lorelei James (B)
Heat Seeker by Lora Leigh (B)
Lover Mine (Brotherhood book ?) by JR Ward (A-)
Pleasure Unbound (Demonica Novel Book 1) by Larissa Ione (re-read)
Desire Unchained (Demonica Novel Book 2) by Larrissa Ione (re-read)
Out of Eden by Beth Ciotta (B) review at LibraryThing
Prey (Shifter Book 4) by Rachel Vincent (A-)
Passion Unleashed (Demonica Book 3) by Larissa Ione (B+)
My Soul to Keep by Dianna Hunter (e-book) (D)
Truth or Dare (Dareville Book 1) by Leigh Ellwood (e-book) (B-)
Object of my Obsession by Cara North (e-book) (B)
All Work and No Play (Cattle Valley Book 1) (e-book) by Carol Lynne (C)
Shift (Shifter Book 5) by Rachel Vincent (A)
Skin Tight (Book 2) by Ava Gray (B)
Calling Dr. Love by G. A. Hauser (e-book) (B+)
Love Means...No Shame by Andrew Grey (B+)
Shared by Lily Harlem (review for Book Binge)
Sweet Temptation (Sweet Book 4) by Maya Banks (B+) (but not for everyone)

27 books this month (gotta love summer break and vacations)
Favorite book: Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh
Least favorite book: My Soul to Keep by Dianna Hunter

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January reads

1/31/2010 09:56:00 PM / Posted by Kris / comments (0)

Covet (Fallen Angels Book 1) by JR Ward

Happy Hour at Casa Dracula (Casa Dracula Book 1) by Marta Acosta
Beyond the Dark anthology (re-read)
Heart Change (Celta Book 8) by Robin D. Owens
Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James
Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James
The First Sin (Lexi Steele Book 1) by Cheyenne McCray (re-read)
The Second Betrayal (Lexi Steele Book 2) by Cheyenne McCray
Night's Cold Kiss (Dark Brethren Book 1) by Tracey O'Hara
Blaze of Memory (Psy-changling book 7) by Nalini Singh
Kindred in Death (In Death Book 30) by JD Robb
Skin Game by Ava Gray
Sea Glass (Opal Book 2) by Maria Snyder
The Mane Event (Pride Book 1) by Shelley Laurenston (re-read)
The Beast in Him (Pride Book 2) by Shelley Laurenston (re-read)
The Mane Attraction (Pride Book 3) by Shelley Laurenston (re-read)

17 books this month

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May's reads

6/01/2009 06:34:00 PM / Posted by Kris / comments (3)

Sorry, I have not been around. The last month of school has been insane. I had my spring program and it went very well. The kids all did a great job, I was so proud of them. But school is out this week!!!! I am so ready for this year to be over. But GREAT news, my job is okay for next year. I am very relieved about that. I have another teacher in my same discipline next year. We started out with two of us at the beginning of the year but the other one got cut and I ended up with double classes. I had a para to help, but it was very challenging this year. Some of these I hope to review further (especially Deadline) but we will see.

Guess what, the baby started clapping today, it was very cute.

I had a good reading month, lots of good books.

Deadline by Chris Butcher (A+) review definitely to come.
Red Fire (Gods of Midnight Book 1) by Deidre Knight (B)
Red Kiss (Gods of Midnight Book 2) by Deidre Knight Review to come at Book Binge
The Perfect Poison (An Arcane Book) by Amanda Quick (C-)
Bad Boy (Sequel to Bad Girl) by Maya Reynolds Review to come at Book Binge
Down in Texas by Delilah Devlin (B+)
Tall, Dark and Deadly by Lorie O'Clare (C+)
Guardian (Time Hunters Book 2) by Angela Knight (B-)
Dangerous Boys and Their Toy by Shayla Black (B+)
Angel's Blood (Guild Hunter Book 1) by Nalini Singh (B)
Wild Heat by Bella Andre (B-)
Unlaced anthology by Jaci Burton, Joey W. Hill, Jasmine Haynes, Denise Rosetti (A)
Cowgirl Up and Ride (Rough Riders Book 3) by Lorelei James (A)
The Tycoon's Rebel Bride (Anetakis Tycoons Book 2) by Maya Banks (C)
Cowboys Dream Too by Morgan Q. O'Reilly Review to come at Book Binge
Prince of Spies (Dragon Riders Book 4) by Bianca D'Arc (B+)
Like Coffee and Doughnuts by Elle Parker Review to come at Book Binge
Flashpoint by Jill Shalvis (B-)

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Mermaid's Kiss

12/29/2008 03:45:00 PM / Posted by Kris / comments (4)

Mermaid's Kiss by Joey W. Hill
The angelic Jonah has been battling the Dark Ones for centuries. But his noble spirit has begun to tire with the weight of war—allowing a Dark One to strike a blow that severs his wings and knocks him into the sea.
Anna is a Daughter of Arianne—a direct descendant of the mermaid of legend. Anna’s longing for love compels her to risk her very life to protect and hide the fallen Jonah. And the longer Jonah delays his return to the heavens, the more Anna’s secret passions are tempted.
But as she falls more in love with him, Anna wonders if she’s destined to lose her heart and her dreams to save Jonah’s soul…

I won a copy of this book and was very excited. It was a different paranormal than your typical werewolf/vampire/cat-shifter book. This one had a mermaid for a heroine and an angel for a hero. It made me think of a line I heard once in a movie (I looked it up and it was Ever After) "A bird may love a fish, but where would they live?". Well since this is fiction it was a lot easier to answer that question, make her be able to shift to human.
This was a difficult book to label, it was not really "cute" but it was not dark either. It was a quest for these two soulmates to help him regain his sense of self and goodness.
The ending was great, very tough, but you still get an HEA.
Pretty hot book. Though it bugged me a little at the beginning how much she emphasized how small Anne was in comparison to Jonah. It made me picture this like 5 foot teenager with this 6'5 man, and that was just a little icky. But then I was finally able to adjust it in my head when they stopped emphasizing it.
I loved the heroine's basis in the legend of the Little Mermaid. I love stories based on fairy tales or legends.
The story was good. I am going to reread it at a later date to re-evaluate whether I like it more or less. I am interested to see if there will be other stories set in this world.

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