Happy Monday!
My kids are off for spring break this week. I have to say I LOVE it when I don’t have to get up and worry about getting kids off to school and lunches and blah, blah. lol Of course it makes it more difficult to get out of bed in the mornings as I just want to stay home and play with them. 🙂
The end of this week should be fun as I’m heading down to RT in LA on Friday night and staying til Sunday (with Lori, Nikki & Holly). I’ll head to the public signing on Saturday and then we’ll have So Cal blogger meet up in the lobby bar that evening – should be fun. If you’re going to be there let me know – I’d love to meet you!
Now on to the books I read last week:
I started off the week with Dreams of a Dark Warrior (IAD #11) by Kresley Cole. It was another great book in this series. Although it took me a darned long while to like the hero in this book, Declan grew on me. I loved that he, who was the reincarnation of Regin’s love (whether she wanted to call it love or not), didn’t just go with what Regin was telling him and was strong enough to be his own person. Good story with Cole’s wonderful writing. 4.5 out of 5
Next was Never a Gentleman by Eileen Dreyer. (A Book Binge read) I really liked the first book in this series but this one was definitely a difficult read for me and one I didn’t end up finishing. I read 266 of the 400 pages and just couldn’t read any longer. I disliked the hero and then lost respect for the heroine – just not good. You can read my DNF review here if you’re interested DNF
Shady Lady (Corine Solomon #3) by Ann Aguirre was my next read and it was really good! I love Aguirre’s writing and her stories are such that I just never want to put the book down once I start reading. This had Corine fighting to stay alive when a drug lord decided she had to die. I read this one for The Book Binge so I’ll let you know when my review posts. 4.5 out of 5
With Abandon by JL Langley was next. This was the story of Aubrey (who is Keaton’s brother from book 1 in the series) who is gay but in the closet – like so far in the closet he’s not seeing the light of day. Enter Matt from New Mexico who is staying with Aubrey while he goes to college and oh, look at that, they’re mates. Aubrey wants to have a relationship with Matt but he never plans on coming out to anyone, including his family due to what he thinks are expectations for his future. I liked this one but I had some issues with Aubrey. 3.75 out of 5
My Tracy’s TBR Challenge read for the week was Lime Green: Margarita Mondays by TC Blue. This was the story of Troy who always has Margarita Mondays at his house. When there is a noise complaint Jeremy and his partner, who are security guards, head over to take care of things. Troy and Jeremy meet and eventually start a relationship. It was pretty intense between the two of them and I really loved that intensity. I had a couple of issues with the writing style but otherwise a good read. 3.5 out of 5
Next up was Claimed by Evangeline Anderson. This is book 1 in a new series about the Kindred. Kindred are from other planets who have helped save Earth from certain destruction by The Scourge. In exchange the Kindred try to seek their “brides” (mates) from earthlings. Baird finds his bride, Olivia, on earth and takes her back to the mothership (that sounds funny but it wasn’t when I was reading) but Olivia just wants to be back with her twin sister on earth and her job. While he’s trying to bond with her she’s trying everything in her power to avoid the bond. While I liked the story and will be reading the next in this series I got seriously annoyed at Olivia. Baird was a wonderful being. He was kind and considerate, thoughtful, he tried his damndest to make Olivia feel at home – just a great guy. Olivia felt the growing bond between them but when she would start to give in she wouldn’t berate herself or tell herself she would try harder to resist Baird’s charms – she would get mad at Baird. Now I understand it was easier to yell at him than take responsibility but it just got old after a while. 3.5 out of 5
And last on the list was Captured by A Rogue Lord by Katharine Ashe. This is book 2 in the Rogues of the Sea series. I have book 1 that I bought recently but haven’t read it yet. I absolutely adored the novella that Ms. Ashe did in between the 2 novels so wanted to read the other books. While I really liked this one I had issues with a few things. I’ll be posting my review this week so I’ll tell you more then. 3.5 out of 5
My Book Binge reviews that posted this past week:
Happy Reading!
Some good some ugly. 🙂
I'm a bit disappointed to read about With Abandon. I have it but the more reviews I read I see themes that really turn me off and it's turning me off the whole book. Sigh. I have it but I have a feeling it will be a long while before I get it it.
I did like Margarita Mondays and the next one, Riley's story is out, which I enjoyed because Riley and his foul mouth and crude humour appealed to me. 🙂
Back when I read PNR I did read and enjoy the Kresley Cole books, not sure it was that series though. They've maybe changed the covers? Not sure but I did like her style.
Poop. Forgot to say have fun at the conference. I know the feeling, I hate when the kid gets to sleep in and laze around I have to get up and work. LOL
Tam – I was disappointed that I didn't like With Abandon better. It was good but it just seemed to lack that great something that the other books in this series have.
Yes, Riley was pretty darned funny. He did have a foul mouth didn't he. I'll have to look for that one.
Yep – same series for Cole as the one you read. She has this series and then a trilogy of historicals. 🙂
I can't wait for the conference. I wish I could go to the whole thing but I'm sure there will be no lack of fun on Friday and Saturday! lol
Oh, have fun at RT! Will you give LB a surprise hug from me? 😀
Aubrey. GRRRRR!! He did NOT redeem himself. GRRRRRR!!
Oh goodie for your girls!! Wow, spring break in the States is late! Do they have plans?
Oh and enjoy RT!! You're going to have a blast!! If not for the convention, just for getting together with the So Cal bloggers!! Wished I lived closer!
Looking forward to your review for the Katharine Ashe… I don't know why I'm so attracted to Avon books, seriously ^_^;
Chris – I will give LB a surprise hug from you! 🙂
Aubrey was so stinking frustrating! Ugh!
Nath – Yep, RT should be fun!
Normally they have spring break near the beginning of April and it usually coincides with Easter but Easter's so late this year.
LOL Avon does have good books. 🙂
Happy Spring Break and I hope you have a wonderful time at RT!
Orannia – Thanks!
I loved the Kresley Cole book, it was my first read of hers.
But that "Never A Gentleman"…. I set my advance reading copy on fire. I hated it, but I did finish it, which was so difficult for me to do. But by time you get to the "Happy Ending" it doesn't matter, it doesn't make one bit of a difference. But between us, and whoever else sees this comment I can't post up my review until the 27th because I'm part of a blog tour giving away the book. Which sucks. Its like the worst romance ever. lol.
I haven't heard of the author books though, which means yet again my wish list is increasing. ha ha.