recent library books...

The renegade hunter - Lynsay Sands - another good read!

Angels' blood / Singh, Nalini - new series I think.  Good read.

Hunt her down / Make Her Pay by St. Claire, Roxanne - Quick fast suspense/romance

recent reads

Thorn Queen - Richelle Read.  Love this series - looking forward to the next one.

Dust to Dust - Heather Graham - new series by an old fav auther - book one went fast and now I am looking forward to next one.

Recent read

Spartan Gold - Clive Cussler and  Grant Blackwood.  Loved it!  Another fun adventure, treasure hunt this time with new characters. 

Dreamfever - Karen Marie Moning

More recent reads

Moon Burn by Sheckley, Alisa

Sucker for love : A dead-end dating novel by Raye, Kimberly - another cute funny read in the series.  I love Lil - especially about the shoes.

Recent Library Reads...

Forbidden Nights with a Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks.  Another great one!

Bloodline - Maggie Shayne.  Good story, better if you have read books before but is a stand alone.

The Warrier - Kinley McGregor - quick read.  Another good one in the series Brotherhood of the Sword.

No Limits - Alison Kent.  Steamy contemporary romance.  I figured out the whodunit pretty quickly but it is a good read. 

City of Glass - Cassandra Clare.  the final one of the trilogy.  Another great read.  I enjoyed all three books.

Dark Slayer - A Carpathien Novel - Christine Feehan.  I love this series and this book after a slow start does not disappoint. 

Enchanting the Beast - Katherine Kennedy.  Fun read if you like historical with some paranormal thrown in.  This is a good series.   

recent reads...

Wild Highland Magic - Kendra Leigh Castle

Wild Wolf -Karen Whiddon

Black Hills - Nora Roberts

7 Deadly Wonders - Matthew Reilly

Picked this one off shelf not knowing what to expect. It was a good quick read with lots of adventure! Sort of unbelievable in some ways but all good adventure books are. America is definitely the bad guy though overall with some other bad guys thrown in as well. If you like adventure around historical sites you will enjoy it.

Just finished..

Kitty Raises Hell - Carrie Vaughn.

Another great read and adventure with Kitty, Ben and the gang. Looking forward to the next one soon.

Fragile Eternity - Melissa Marr. The 3rd in series. It keeps getting better.

Storm Cycle - Iris Johansen and Roy johansen

Another fast paced great read! I love Iris Johansen and both books with her son Roy have been super. Quick, fast paced and adventure.

Recent reads...

The Vampire's Bride - Gena Showalter

Eyes of the Virgin - Thomas F. Monteleone

The Last Testatment - Sam Bourne

Treasure of Eden - SL Linnea

The Fairie Path - Frewin Jones

Mr. & Miss Anonymous - Fern Michaels

Another good book by Fern Michaels. Took a few bits to get into to it but it was page turning. I wonder if there will be another one. Great characters.

Chasing Eden - SL Linnea

Looking for answers to why her friend Adara was murdered, army chaplain Jaime Richards arrives at an ancient site in modern-day Iraq, where she meets a stranger who reveals astounding truths about Adaras mission--and the war itself--that are impossible to ignore. For the roots of this war reach back to a time and place fixed in the history of civilization.

A fast paced quick read. Looking forward to the next one. Great!

Free Fellow League Books - Rebecca Hagan Lee

All were cute historical romance with mystery built in. I enjoyed all of the bachelors meeting their match.

Barely A Bride
Hardly A Husband
Merely the Groom
Truly A Wife

Deep Storm - Lincoln Child

As always a spooky adventure. I am not sure how Mr Child comes up with his fantastic plots but they grab you and pull you in. It took a few chapters but I did figure out what was going on. A good read!

More Good Reads...

The Sinai Secret - Greg Loomis
Directed Verdict - Randy Singer
Loitering with Intent - Stuart Woods

Knockout - Catherine Coulter

Wow! I love the FBI series and this one does not disappoint. Another adventure and mystery to solve.

The Doomsday Key - James Rollins

Another great adventure of the Sigma Force team. This is fast paced read that will get you hooked from the beginning. Looking forward to the next one.

Dee Henderson Books

All great reads...

The O'Malleys
The Guardian, The Truth Seeker, The Protector, The Healer, The Rescuer

True Devotion, True Valor, True Honor, True Courage, The Witness, Before I Wake.

All Christian romantic suspense and very good reads!

Recent Reads...

Dream warrior by Kenyon, Sherrilyn
Angel of Mercy by Andrews, Toni

High society sabotage by Long, Kathleen

Ink exchange by Marr, Melissa

Red-hot and royal by Carr, Susanna

The truth seeker by Henderson, Dee

Wicked lovely by Marr, Melissa

Skin Trade - Laurell K Hamilton

Anita is back...and I was surprised at how much different this one was from the last several books. It was more like the early stories in the series with lots of police work and Anita trying to be a "good guy". There was no Richard (yay!) and very litte Jean Claude (boo). Wicked and Truth make an appearance near the end of the story. It is fast paced when you realize the 486 pages cover only a couple of days at the most. We do meet more Tigers and another call goes out from the Mother of All Darkness. We learn more about her and her need for Anita. Plus more on Edward and scary scary Olaf!

Overall it was good. I will read again soon to catch some of more it. But if you have not read Anita in a while you will probably enjoy this one. And if you have never read Anita please go back and start at the beginning so that you understand everything.

As always, the end makes me want to read more...It will probably be another year until a new one comes out!

Deadlock - Iris Johansen

Awesome read as always!

More recent reads...

The Man Must Marry - Janet Chapman - very cute, looking forward to next installment

Kiss of A Demon King - Kresley Cole - another awesome read in this series!

Black Ops - WEB Griffin - took me forever to figure everyone out but I finally got into it and enjoyed it. It is a long book.

Dark of Night - Suzanne Brockman - another great read!

One Bite With a Stranger & You're So Vein - Christine Warren - two more enjoyable reads in this series. I love these stories.

The Dragon Earl - Jade Lee. Not a favorite but not too bad of historical.

Red Hot & Royal - Susanne Clark. Cute short stories. Fun summer time read!

Her Every Pleasure - Galeon Foley - good historical with princess side.

The Kills, Killer Heat, Cold Case, Bad Blood, Lethal Legacy, Death Dance - Linda Fairstein - my new favorite legal mystery writer! Loved all of the books and hope there are going to be more!

The Golden Valkyrie - Iris Johansen. Old book reprinted. Quick easy read!

Hidden - Eve Kenin - Took me many chapters to get into the story but I finally did. It was worth it and I am looking forward to reading the book before this one "Driven."

Stray - Rachel Vincent - another longer one but I enjoyed it. I could have done without some of the backgrounds parts but overall a good read. I am looking forward to next one in series.

One Wicked Night - Sari Robins

Beginnings: A Samhaim Anthology - MacKenzie McKade

Immortals the Crossing - Joy Nash

Hello Doggy - Elaine Fox - too cute! Contemporary

City of Ashes - Cassandra Clare -- again took awhile to get into storylines but looking forward to next one.

Dawns Awakening and Tanner's Scheme - Lora Leigh - I enjoy all these stories.

Alpha wolf - Johnston, Linda O. Good quick read.

Get Bunny Love - Long, Kathleen - Cute contempary with dogs in it as well. Makes me wish I could wear bunny slippers at work too.

Stray-Rachel Vincent

Good read! Enjoyed and read very quickly about cat shape shifts. Looking forward to reading the next adventure with Faythe, Marc and finding out what happened to Andrew.

Been reading, just slack about adding to blog

Marcia Evanich.
Harbor Nights, A Misty Harbor Wedding, Blueberry Hill, Catch of the Day. I read all of four of these cute and entertaining books about Misty Harbor Maine. I wish I could visit all the residents up there. The town is too cute. If you are looking for fun contemporary light hearted romance with the same secondary characters jump right in.

Already turned in some of the others I read so if can remember them I will put them on here. I checked out two books the last time I had already read...

A Few Recent Good Reads...

Don't Look Twice - Andrew Gross
The Treasure - Iris Johansen
Mortal Sins - Elaine Wilks
Dark Nights, Dark Dreams - Savannah Russe
That's Amore - Wendy Markham
Kiss of Fate - A Dragonfire Novel - Robyn Cook
Night Huntress - Yasmine Galenorn

Been reading...just too busy to blog much

Recent Reads (all from RCPL):

Love Undercover, Hailey North - cute and fun contemporary romance.

No Safe Place - JoAnn Ross - another good romantic suspense from before the Seal books.

Ravenous-The Dark Forgotten - Sharon Ashwood - once I got into it I enjoyed it.

Game for Anything - Bella Andre - light sizzling contemporary romance.

Before I Wake - Kathryn Smith - paranormal contemporary romance - enjoyable once you get in the story.

No Regrets - Shannon Butcher - contemporary suspense/romance.

The Devil's Temptation - Kimberly Logan - historical romance with mystery.

Code Name: Bikini - Christina Skye

Another fun adventure from Christina Skye. This was fun contemporary romance.

Shattered - JoAnn Ross

Another High Risk novel. This one is about Shane who was the pilot of the helicopter that crashed. In this book Shane and his love interest Kirby meet up again when Kirby gets drawn into helping Shane and his friends rescue a doctor she is working with in Central America after the doctor is taken hostage by rebel forces.

Another good read and good contemporary romance especially for those who like strong heros.

Mem of the Otherrworld - Kelley Armstrong

This the story of Clayton and Jeremy from the beginning. It does help explain much about these two that we already know from the earlier stories. Plus a new short story about Jeremy and Jamie. I love hearing about how some of the characters are doing later. If you have liked her other books you will enjoy this one.

A Match Made in Hell - Terri Garey

A cute follow up to Dead Girls Are Easy. The fun characters are a hoot to meet again. I love their halloween costumes. Nicki along with her her new sister Kelly once again are needed by dead people to help find their way to the Light. Evan, Butch, Joe and new friends are along for the story again. This time the Devil shows up looking for Nicki and not stopping until he can convert her to his side.

I am looking forward to reading the third installment once the library gets it in.

Marked by Passion - Kate Perry

Get ready to stay up late - Kate Perry has written a fabulous blend of urban fantasy and romance. MARKED BY PASSION is filled with unique mythology, exciting plot twists, and sizzling chemistry between its characters. I will be impatiently waiting for the next Guardians of Destiny novel' - Jeaniene Frost New York Times bestseller of One Foot in the Grave

I enjoyed this one of Gabe and Rhys. Although I figured out the "heartbreaking betrayal" fairly early on the rest was great. I am looking forward to next installment and more from Carrie.

Crossfire - JoAnn Ross

Caitlin Cavanaugh likes being in charge. Maybe that's why she's an FBI Special Agent. Her latest assignment: Stop a violent madman in Somersett, South Carolina. But even more challenging is working with former Navy SEAL Quinn McKade, who -- though Cait would never admit it -- makes her feel deliciously out of control.It takes a sniper to catch a sniper, and McKade begins spending steamy summer nights with Cait, investigating the murders. But when the killer starts leaving chillingly familiar clues, the pair knows that the murders aren'trandom. . . and Cait and Quinn could be next.

A nice romantic suspense novel. Enjoyable. I am going to read some of the prior "High Risk" novels as well.

Warprize, Warsworn & Warlord - Elizabeth Vaughan

Just finished this trilogy of books. They were enjoyable. I like Keir and Lara and the adventures they went on.

Just finished...

Under Your Spell - Lois Greiman
The Dying Gam - Beverly Barton

Recent Reads...

The Magical Christmas Cat - Lora Leigh, Erin McCarthy, Nalini Singh, & Laura Winstead Jones.

Dead Girls Are Easy - Terri Garey

Almost a Goddess - Judi McCoy

Secrets of Surrender - Madeline Hunter

Warprize - Elizabeth Vaughn

Hostage to Pleasure - Nalini Singh

Fire & Ice - Julie Garwood

Last couple of books read...

Atlantis - David Gibbons
Red - Jordan Summers

Immortals: The Haunting - Robin T. Popp

Product DescriptionFor centuries they have walked among us--vampires, shape-shifters, the Celtic Sidhe, demons, and other magical beings. Their battle to reign supreme is constant, but one force holds them in check, a race of powerful warriors known as the IMMORTALS
Random flashes of unearthly light. Ominous messages written on steamy mirrors. Assailants lurking in shadows. Mai's hallucinations are becoming a little too real - the last one almost killed her. She's faced ancient demons and rogue vampires, but this kind of dark magic is more powerful than any she's seen. Mai also senses someone else trying to help her, a dream walker who comes in the night to soothe her fears. And fulfill her wildest fantasies. But who is he? As the danger and desire escalate, Mai is determined to find him--for only together can they stop - THE HAUNTING

Quick read. Enjoyed this one as well as some of the previous stories. Modern paranormal romance

The Last Jihad, The Last Days, THe Ezekiel Option, The Copper Scroll and Dead heat - Joel C Rosenberg

These are some of the best books I have read in quite sometime although I was not sure at first I would enjoy them. I actually read the Copper Scroll first which is the 4th of 5 books. I recommend reading them from the first to last preferably with all them available to read in order. I actually may re-read them again in the next couple of months in order for a better effect. After the first couple of chapters I wanted to read the rest of series immediately.

These are really good political thrillers from a biblical and Christian background. I learned about reading them of the Old Testament and New Testament. It was eye opening how much the story parallels current times knowing they were written before certain events happened, like 9/11. Through many different characters Mr. Rosenberg shows how Jesus works in our lives. It was a wonderful sharing of faith in a way that I would not have thought to do it. Who knew political thrillers would share truths about God and his love for us that sent his only son Jesus to die for our sins. There was no "preaching" just a engaging story with characters who believed an those who did not believe and what may the end times for us all.

Up In Smoke - Katie MacAlister

I waited for weeks for my turn to read this at the library. It was worth the wait and I tore through the story in a couple of hours and found myself at the end wanting more! I love the Dragons and I enjoyed May better this time. Of course Ainling and Jim (the favorite Neuffy demon) made appearances again and the of them often made me laugh at loud at their previous adventures. Their banter continues with the Silver Dragons as well. Well worth the read especially if your are a Dragon story fan.

Unravel Me - Christie Ridgway

The second the trilogy of three sisters who never met each other until the owner of Malibu yarn shop brings them all together. This is older sister's story. I enjoyed this one as well as the first one. The teaser at the end for the third one makes me say "write quick!". The are cute modern romances and enjoyable reads.

The Judas Strain and The Last Oracle - James Rollins

Loved them!! Highly recommend the whole Sigma series. I actually read these two out of order but I still loved both books. I could not wait for the library to get me the first when I already had the second one in my hands (I did try a couple of days but gave in to temptation!) I have really enjoyed Gray and the other Sigma team members. The books are so fast paced that I cannot help but get involved right away in the stories. Truly enjoyable modern adventure mystery stories. Please write the next one soon Mr. Rollins!!

Running Hot - Jayne Ann Krentze

Another Arcane Society romance mystery. As with all Ms. Krentze's books I enjoyed this one. I have enjoyed the Arcane Society blending modern romance with para mysteries. This was another good one.

Slacking off

I know it looks like I have not been reading but I really have been. I have jsut not posted much. Here are some of the titles and I will come back soon and post my thoughts on them later.

Seduce at Sunset - Lisa Kleypas
Night's Master - Amanda Ashley
I Still Do - Christie Ridgway

The Mask of Atreus - AJ Hartley

Interesting read although I was pretty sure I knew who the villian was early on. Even with that though I did not know what the "treasure" was everyone was looking for. It was a quick read which means it was interesting and "twisty" enough to keep my attention. I loved the main character was a smart female.

Zen and the Art of Vampires - Katie MacAlister

Cute read. No Aisling Grey or Dragons but still a good read. The main character is funny and gets in to all kinds of trouble finding out about vampires, light bearer and being a Beloved. I am looking forward to the next one although I would love Ms MacAlister to bring out a new Aisling. She makes me laugh out loud sometimes.

How to Seduce a Duke, How to Engage and Earl and How to Propose to a Prince - Kathryn Caskie

Very cute historical trilogy based a set up triplets who learn up their adopted father's death they may the children of the Prince Regent and his illegal Catholic wife. In setting out to prove who they are the three end up in love and married to men their new guardians from the Old Rakes Club have set out for them (unknowingly to the girls). You should read them in order to get the best out of the series. And in the end all secrets are revealed (at least the reader).

Tempted by the Night - Elizabeth Boyle

Fun historical romance with some supernatural elements. I enjoyed it. It was a good break from some of the "thrillers" I have been reading. "Minny" to her family and friends casts her eye on Lord Rockhurst from afar but everytime he comes near she gets sick and throws up! While others say he is a rake of the worst degree Minny makes a wish to be invisible so she can follow him and learn his secrets. She gets in way over her head but they both manage to survive a supernatural threat to reach a happy ending.

Product Description
A Secret Admirer . . .
They say he's a shameless rake who cares for nothing but pleasure, a rogue who spends his nights in London's lustiest locales, gambling and carousing until dawn. But Lady Hermione Marlowe refuses to believe that the handsome gentleman she's loved from afar for so long could be so wicked. If only she had a way to prove to the ton that Lord Rockhurst is as proper as the rest. If only she knew what he really did under cover of the night . . .

A Clandestine Encounter . . .
Lord Rockhurst knows what they say about him, and he doesn't care. Let them think his nights are filled with craven debauchery. Only he knows his true purpose, his dangerous goal. But when a mysterious woman falls into his arms—and thereby saves his life—Rockhurst will struggle to save his secret. Who is this creature with such tempting curves and an enticing touch? Rockhurst can only wonder how he can trust her . . . for he knows he cannot resist her.

Raising Atlantis and The Atlantis Prophecy - Thomas Greanias

"RAISING ATLANTIS is a wonderfully honed cliff-hanger. A thrill ride from start to finish." (Clive Cussler, bestselling author of Sahara) -- Clive Cussler

I totally agree Clive! I picked up and started reading and could not put it down until I finished. It has me hooked from the beginning. And the second book was even better than the first one. I stayed up until almost midnight reading Raising Atlantis and had to start The Atlantis Propohecy as soon as I could after that. I cannot wait for the next installment to see how things turn out. It is a great blend of modern mystery with just enough help from past events to lead to the end result (which we do not know yet!).

Map of Bones - James Rollins

I enjoyed this one! It was my first James Rollins SIGMA Force novel and grabbed my attention from the first chapter. It was full of twists and turns and I am looking forward to the next one. Having been to the Vatican I can imagine the twists and turns within. It was interesting premise and something different about the Magi from the Christmas story. While I am not sure about the entire premise of the book it was certainly believable and fun to read.

From Publishers Weekly. A mysterious biblical object, nefarious Vatican spies and a deadly centuries-old religious cabal—sound familiar? Sacramento veterinarian Rollins offers more Da Vinci Code–style thrills for the seriously addicted. In this seventh outing, hooded men invade midnight mass at the Cologne Cathedral and slaughter almost everyone present, then break open a gold sarcophagus and steal... the bones of the Three Wise Men. Grayson Pierce, top agent in the Department of Defense's covert Sigma Force, takes a team to Rome, joins up with love-interest Rachel Verona, a carabinieri corps lieutenant, and her Vatican official uncle, Vigot. It seems that the Dragon Court, a medieval alchemical cult-cell that still operates within the Catholic Church, is to blame, and it also seems that the bones of the Magi aren't really bones, but the highly reactive Monatomic gold that the group plans to use to accomplish its ultimate goal—Armegeddon. Rollins has few peers in the research department, which makes the historical material fascinating, and he keeps the dialogue believably colloquial and the incidental elements motivated—and plausible for at least short stretches. Clumsy romance is mostly overcome by lots of action. Dan Brown-ers looking for methadone will add to Rollins's usual solid numbers. (June) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

The 13th Apostle - Richard F and Rachael F Heller

This was a good story that was fairly easy to keep up with. Although the ending was certainly not as dramatic as some of the others in the same genre. It was interesting for Sabbie (the female lead) to the one with the military background and the tough one and for Gil (the male lead) to be the whiner and non believer of the danger. I read The Copper Scroll before this one which both books refer to the same original Copper Scroll in different ways. It is really interesting to see how different people can start with the same idea and end up in two totally different directions. This book had less adventure scenes per se but some really interesting parts.

The Hellers, a husband-and-wife team known for their health titles (The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet, etc.) make a thrilling fiction debut in this fast-paced, well-researched adventure, a foray into Da Vinci Code–style papal mystery. American cybersleuth Gil Pearson, a semifamous antihacker, gets tapped to help translate an ancient copper scroll that's meant to lead to a fabulous treasure. Accompanied by striking, strong Sabbie Karaim, a translator and former Israeli military operative, Gil travels to Israel, where he's introduced to the dangerous conspiracy that surrounds the scroll, and soon realizes the perilous position he's gotten himself into; apparently, the scroll contains not just a treasure map but the truth about the life and death of Jesus. As rival factions try to claim the scroll for their own agendas (to protect Christianity, to destroy Christianity, etc.), Gil and Sabbie head on a breakneck quest around the globe trying stay one step ahead of their pursuers while teasing out the secrets of the age-old document. A satisfying, well-structured entry into the still-hot subgenre, the Hellers have a definite crowd-pleaser on their hands—assuming it doesn't get buried in a saturated market

The Last Patriot - Brad Thor

I have never read Brad Thor before but I enjoyed the Last Patriot. It was really interesting to tie togther Thomas Jefferson and the Koran and changing Islam. Having been to Washington DC the familar landmarks make sense even without maps. And the story was totally believeable at least to me. An enjoyable suspense, adventure book.

Arctic Drift - Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler

Another great Dirk Pitt adventure. I do not know how Mr. Cussler comes up with his ideas because they all work. I really enjoy the history in the stories mixed with the modern take. Who knew that things in the story were even possible. I also like the involvement of Dirk and Summer as well. They are a great addition the series. As always I enjoyed reading Arctic Drift and highly recommend it!

The Romanov Prophecy - Steve Berry

Enjoyable read. It is a modern thriller as the main character Miles Lord ("the Hawk") tries to avoid capture as he pursues leads to the actual heir the Romanov royal family of Russia. Set against a backdrop of the a return of the Tsar to Russia this story has twists and turns for everyone. While a bit different than what I have been reading recently it is a good story. If you like modern suspense with travel and some history thrown in for good measure you will enjoy reading this one yourself.

All I want Christmas is a Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks

This is the 5th Love at Stake book. I have thoroughly enjoyed each of them. This one is a great story to add as well. It was a good read and a good visit with old characters.

Product Description
Toni Davis's Christmas wish list
1. Springing my best friend from the psych ward.
2. Living somewhere that doesn't have coffins in the basement. Occupied coffins.
3. Finding Mr. Right. Please make him tall, dark, handsome, and alive.
This Christmas isn't so merry for Toni. Her best friend's been locked up in a mental hospital ever since she told the police she was attacked by vampires, and the only way for Toni to get her out is to prove that bloodsuckers really do exist. So she's taken a job as a bodyguard for the Undead, but she gets more than she bargained for, especially when she meets Ian MacPhie, a Scottish rascal looking for Ms. Right.
Although Ian's nearly five centuries old, he looks and acts like a twenty-seven-year-old hunk.
How can a dead man be so damn sexy? Could Mr. Wrong be Mr. Right? One forbidden kiss could lead to an eternity of passion—and all it takes is one moment under the mistletoe . . .

Wild About You, Baby Oh Baby, Between the Sheets & The Babe Magnet - Robin Wells

This a quartet of unrelated romances all by Robin Wells. They are all contemporary romances. They were each cute and quick reads. I liked Between the Sheets the best. One neat thing about all the books was the second story line between other characters. I loved the scene in Between the Sheets the folks from the nursing home singing at the Cat's Meow in New Orleans. Ahving been there I can just imagine the scene - very funny! If you like contemporary light romance then you will enjoy all of these books.