I'm tracking my reading on Goodreads as well as this blog and I will look at other people's reviews after I give mine. (sometimes before I start the book). My questions and thoughts on this are the following: 1. Why do some people feel the need to write a summary of the story as the … Continue reading A Side Post on the Romance Novel Marathon
Book 11: “The Captain’s Conquest”
Christine Elliott's "The Captain's Conquest" This book was fun and actually had me laughing out loud a few times at the couple's antics. Maddie's attitude is a great read. The sexual charge was definitely apparent and the author is not shy about the amorous scenes which is great and a bit uncomfortable for me to … Continue reading Book 11: “The Captain’s Conquest”
Book 10: “Shadow of the Flame”
Jean Canavan's "Shadow of the Flame" While the story is slightly predictable I was still anxious to see how the author was going to play it out. Some of the story line gets a little confusing for me though. In some parts of him or her not caring for the other I found myself not … Continue reading Book 10: “Shadow of the Flame”
Worry Wort Update
Current worries: 1. My brother from another mother was in the hospital yesterday having heart surgery. He's fine and is home today but he's on the other side of the country so I can't go see him and I hate that. Poor guy has had heart issues since he was a teenager. 2. A friend … Continue reading Worry Wort Update
Book Nine: “San Francisco”
Paul Block's "San Francisco" Enjoyed the travels of Aidan and adventures of each character. Tragic in some ways, triumphant in others. Another book I didn't realize had follow up books to it. I'll have to look in to obtaining book 2, "Darkening of the Light". The next novel is: Jean Canavan's "Shadow of the Flame"
Japan or Bust
We have an update people! Found out our tour in Japan will be 3 years, not 2! Yes, this is super exciting as it will give us more time to experience the culture and I'm still hopeful of becoming completely fluent in Japanese before we leave so 3 years is better! Also, I belong to … Continue reading Japan or Bust
Book Eight: “Soft Focus”
Jayne Ann Krentz' "Soft Focus" A cross between a mystery, murder and romance. The character build up was great, I really felt like I knew each personality and the way they reacted to situations fit nicely with who the writer created. Nice twist towards the end, I didn't expect the "who done it" to be … Continue reading Book Eight: “Soft Focus”
Book Seven: “Heart of the Sea”
Nora Roberts' "Heart of the Sea" Who wouldn't love a romance novel set in a sea side village in Ireland and has one supporting character that is a ghost and one that is a faerie prince? Come on! =) I love this book although there are definitely moments of ... Huh?... in it it's still … Continue reading Book Seven: “Heart of the Sea”
Book Six: “Yesterday”
Fern Michaels’ “Yesterday” Not what I would typically consider a romantic novel, in fact it is rather dark and has sad undertones throughout. An interesting story with a satisfying end. I will pass this book on though I did enjoy it. The characters growing up together under such odd circumstances and the author taking us … Continue reading Book Six: “Yesterday”
Worry Wort
Recently, with my health issues taking precedence in my life I decided to start this blog away from the all seeing eyes of my friends and family on Facebook so I can express myself without the concern of someone reading me wrong, etc. Not to mention, it's becoming increasingly difficult for me to put … Continue reading Worry Wort
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