Today I am talking books. I want to give a special ‘hey there’ to some authors who’s writing made so happy that I’m an avid reader. I hope you take the time to check them out too!
FIrst. I read this book and was immediately pulled yanked into the story. OMG, it’s a short one, but boy you’ll never forget the imagery, the smells, the emotion.
The Great War of 2185 is over, but my nightmare has just begun. I am being held captive in the Queen’s ship awaiting interrogation. My only possible ally is the princess, but I’m unsure if she is really my friend or a trap set by the Queen to fool me into sharing the secret of my gift. A gift I keep hidden even from myself. It swirls inside my body begging for release, but it is the one thing the Queen can never discover. Will I have the strength to keep the secret? I’ll know the answer soon. If the stories are true about the interrogators, I’ll either be dead or a traitor to my people by morning.
Weighted by Ciara Knight
This book was a definite ‘can’t put it down‘, You won’t be disappointed!
In Halo, Georgia, folks know Cherry Tucker as big in mouth, small in stature, and able to sketch a portrait faster than buckshot rips from a ten gauge — but commissions are scarce. So when the well-heeled Branson family wants to memorialize their murdered son in a coffin portrait, Cherry scrambles to win their patronage from her small town rival.
Portrait of a Dead Guy by Larissa Reinhart
Now when I picked up this book, the last thing I expected was to get sucked in until the last page, but let me tell you it was worth staying up late for.
As the son of a serial killer, homicide detective Thomas “Veck” DelVecchio, Jr., grew up in the shadow of evil. Now, on the knife-edge between civic duty and blind retribution, he atones for the sins of his father- while fighting his inner demons. Assigned to monitor Veck is Internal Affairs officer Sophia Reilly, whose interest in him is both professional and arousingly personal. And Veck and Sophia have another link: Jim Heron, a mysterious stranger with too many answers… to questions that are deadly. When Veck and Sophia are drawn into the ultimate battle between good and evil, their fallen angel savior is the only thing that stands between them and eternal damnation.
Envy by J.R. Ward
Now to my next books. My TBR Queue is not short, but these are my next three books.
1. Crossroads by Wm. Paul Young
2. Lowcountry Boil by Susan M. Boil
3. Saving CeeCee Huneycutt by Beth Hoffman
What are you reading now? What’s on your list next?
The Romance Reviews
I’ve read part of Weighted – excellent so far!
I’m reading The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater right now. Weighted is in my TBR pile and II like the sound of Portrait of a Dead Guy.
I finished American Sniper by Chris Kyle yesterday. This is the second time I’ve read the book. It is an autobiography of Navy SEAL Cheif Chris Kyle who “was the most lethal sniper”. It is a well written book with lots of detail about his deployments in Iraq and it inclues view points from his wife, also. Now I’m reading Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell another Navy SEAL who survived when the rest of his team was killed in Afghanistan. I started reading these book to learn about the SEALs. My current WIP from NaNo in November is about a Navy SEAL. Being former army and an army wife I find the insight fascinating.
Believe it or not, I’m reading David Copperfield. Yes, I’m in a Charles Dickens-state of mind, for the next day or so. Then, I do believe you’ve got me hooked with tht excerpt of ” Weighted”. So thts next up and yes, Crossroads shld be at my door vry soon! I needed to get a physical copy of this one..it’s a keeper, I’m told.
I love Ciara’s writing. I want to read Larissa’s mystery.
Would you want to kick me if I told you I’ve only read one JR Ward book? I get the feeling you’re a fan. Also, I haven’t heard of any of the upcoming three you listed (TBR).
I want to read soooo many books, but sadly, I’m drowning in marketing my own book to cross many off my list these days. And now I want to read Weighted too!!
I am reading Ciara’s soon to be released “Escapement” and Randolph LaLonde’s Spinward Fringe series. Escapement from Ciara is a fantastic read and my only disappointment is I have to wait for the next book! I appreciate her allowing me to be a “proofreader”. LaLonde has also put together another winner.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book! Each of the Fallen Angels books keep getting better and better. This story took off right from the first page, and didn’t stop until the last page. The suspense, action, and (woot, woot) romance was off the charts.