What are you reading now ~2~

Hi everyone!!  I am reading Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward, I had to put Darkest Night now so that I could read this one.  I will pick Darkest Night back up when I am finished. Hopefully I will get some reading in tomorrow along with my school stuff. I hope everyone has a great Friday

I made it to the new room.  I hope everyone else makes it soon too!  How fun is it to have a new space.  Now we need decorating ideas, and of course room warming food!

I've been reading Before The Storm by Diane Chamberlain.  I've not felt the greatest the last couple of nights, so going to bed early instead of reading, but maybe I'll get in some good reading time this weekend.

Brian is on summer vacation, and I'm offering $5 a day for chores done that I've asked.  He can get a bonus for things he does on his own, or a really good job on the things I want done.  So far so good, but we'll see how this continues.  He also has to get up at 5 with me to take his pills, and there too he's batting 100%  so let's hope it continues.

 Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Tiffany, I surely do hope that you get to finish LE soon, because, IMO, it was OUTSTANDING... and I'll be heading over to the SLATB room 'cause if I don't talk about it I think I'm gonna explode. 

   Man oh man....

Cady - I was watching So You Think You Can Dance and flipping to the game for the first 2 periods and then watched the 3rd.  It was a nail biter at the end

Mary - Can you believe the heat we're going to get?  I want to know where spring is?  We got it for what?  A week?  Absolutely crazy.  And I'll be out most of the weekend - ugh.

So my weekend is going to be crazy.  I doubt I'll be back on the computer until next week.  Amelia has her last day at lacrosse tomorrow.  I wasn't going to go, but they are giving out gifts afterwards and I thought she should get hers.  Then we have a year-end bowling party starting around 3 until whenever.  The girls will be happy - they can swim!  I thought Sunday would be better w/Aurora's soccer party postponed, but my gf called this morning and said she was doing a bbq for her son's b'day (which is today).  So I'm going there for awhile and then the girls have a 5:00 party at Nifty Fifties.  Love their shakes.  And on top of it, its going to be hotter than h*ll - mid 90's and humid.  Definitely not a fav of mine, let me tell you.  I have the feeling I'll be wanting to take a nap when I get to work Monday morning

Oh, my gf who called me today, called to tell me yesterday her dh called from work to tell her the building was on fire!  And when the fire trucks showed up - there was no water in the hydrant.  Had to wait for a water tankard to be brought in.  Suffice it to say, there is now no building.  No one was hurt, which is great.  It was also discovered it was an accident - some plumbing was being done, some piping caused a spark that raced up the wall and set off the insulation in the roof.  Scary stuff though.

I finished listening to O is for Outlaw by Sue Grafton.  I'm reading the same blaze and hope to finish it tonight.  We'll see.  I definitely won't be reading over this weekend

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Hello Friends,

Not much activity since I was here yesterday!

Could someone please remind me how to add something to my Favorites list?  It has been so long that my mind is blank on how to do that!  

Since I have been without a computer at home I have made some inroads on older TBR books!  In fact I have been reading more because I wasn't spending time on the computer!!  Maybe not a bad thing! 

I finished reading the book I started yesterday, Stroke of Midnight an anthology of holiday stories.  A reminder of how magical the holidays can be!  I've posted it on the challenge if anyone wants to check it out.

Have a good evening & a wonderful Sunday.

Kalyko, I just finished Lover Enshrined and I absolutely loved it.  I could not put it down and I know I will be reading it again in the very near future

After reading Lover Enshrined, I read The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter which I loved.  I can't wait to read the others in this series.  I am about to begin The Hollow by Nora Roberts.  I've heard some good things about this one and I can't wait to get into it.

It's been a busy weekend so not a lot of reading but I did decide to start LOVER ENSHRINED by J.R. Ward. I am enjoying it but have a long way to go as these are very thick books.

Have a good Monday.
Margie :)

Sandi, I hadn't even realized that the Amanda Quick was out yet, never mind that it was an Arcane Society novel... I'm falling so far behind! 
   As for the BDB series ~ the third book was my initial starting point for my addiction to the Brotherhood.... *sigh*  and it just keeps getting bigger and better  ~ IMO.

  I finished the Christine Rimmer book, His Executive Sweetheart, and I'm wondering if I wait for the next Sons of Caitlin Bravo story, or skip right over to the last in the sub-series... what to do, what to do?
  So to give me time, I'm reading Janice Kay Johnson's The New Man right now.

All you BDB lovers, hope you are enjoying the newest Ward book. 

Sandi - So is Brian still doing chores?  The kids are awful at it, my friends say I should make them help me more, but then it just takes longer to get it done.

Donna - Glad you were able to find a computer to use.  Gas prices have actually gone down a bit here - not substantial, but at least it is back under $4.

Amanda - Hope you survived the weekend, it sounded really busy.

Mary - Hope you are getting some cooler weather, we are still sticky, but not as hot.

Kayko - I loved that CR book, the h is so totally honest, just really worked for me.

Did no reading this weekend - no reason, just wasn't in the mood.  The weather here was yucky - we had a beautiful Friday night and Saturday morning and then the rains came - our area got almost 8 inches of rain over the past two days.  Luckily, we haven't gotten any in the basement, but I am definately knocking on wood.  Our friends that just redid their basement got some.  Yuck.  More rain predicted for today and tomorrow, but definately not as strong - no thunderstorms or tornados predicted.  Hope everyone has a good Monday.

Cady

I think today is going to be harder to get Brian to do chores.  I called and he was still asleep.  I said to call me when he woke up.  We'll see.  I might have to call again in a bit.

 I have news!  A miracle occured at our house, and Brian ended up passing all his classes for the year.  He passed three of them by the skin of his teeth, but all that matters is that this horrible horrible year is behind us, and we can move forward in peace!  He has 18 of the 24 credits he needs to graduate.

Sandi - Congrats for Brian.  Glad you will be able to put this year in the past.  Also, its tough keeping the schedule straight.  This Sat. I have a bridal shower and a "slumber party" to go to.  The funny part is the girl having the party is who the shower is for 

Cady - Eewwww, yuck on the rain.  I think I'd rather have the heat.  Hope it clears out for ya soon.

Mary - Glad you stayed in.  I was out most of Saturday and it was ugly.  Part of my Sunday plans got canceled, which meant I got to stay in more - yeah!

Did anyone watch the Belmont on Saturday?  I was at the end-of-year bowling party and you should have seen all of us trying to squeeze into Sandy's very small living room to watch.  I really thought this year we'd have a triple winner, but I'm glad he did what he thought was best for the horse.  Would have hated to think he'd end up like Eight Belles.

Well, I did no reading over the weekend, so I still need to finish Fire in the Blood by Kelley St. John.  Its part of the "Sexth Sense" (blaze) series.  I love the concepts of these books (the main h or H helps ghosts "cross over").  If you like a little paranormal, this might be a series for you.

Ok, off to go put Amelia to bed.  Hope everyone has a good Tuesday!

Okay, I'm not really complaining... I sure as heck don't want HOT weather... but a little continuous sunshine and some warm temps would be nice for pete's sake. 
   My problem with the gray, gray skies is that I feel so much like hidng away in my bed reading or sleeping... sure don't feel like getting out and weeding or exercising ~ both which need doing. 

   Ah well, for now I'll stay indoors and keep a little warmer ~ right now I'm reading Leslie Kelly's One Wild Wedding Night ~ yowza!  It's definitely living up to the review that I read last year... yum!

Kate, I basically stumbled on Christine Rimmer and her Bravo series, but I've stayed.  I'm really loving the complexity of the relationships between the many, many Bravos as well as their falling-in-love stories.  And what's even better is that it doesn't seem as though she's finished with them yet.  Even better!

Kate, we haven't had any cool weather yet.  Right now it is in the 90s but with the humidity it feels like 105.  Hopefully these thunderstorms we get will cool it down some.

I hope everyone is having a great Tuesday.  I am still reading The Hollow by Nora Roberts.  Hopefully I will be able to finish this one soon. 

Hi Everyone,

Sandi, I did decide to stick with the Ward book. Book three was Z's book and I just had to read that one because I wanted him to be happy. I think that one is my favorite and a large part of that is the epilogue. Congratulations on Brian getting through a tough year.

Kathy K, I have the new Quick book and it was due back today! My bad. I started Phury's book so the Quick book got pushed back. I will have to pay a late fee but I am keeping it until Saturday.

Mary, I've been watching the news and I saw the heat in your area. They were showing that a lot of people are rushing to by AC's. It is really hot here too right now but not humid so that is a bit better. I love Sheri Whitefeathers older Desires. What line is this new book from? I saw that she has a SRS out July and I'm waiting for the discount code to order it.

Cady, This weather is really crazy, That is a lot of rain in a short amount of time. I hope you get clear skys real soon.

Kate, I am really enjoying the latest Ward. I was very hesitant in reading it only because of something that happened in the previous book. But I'm almost done and it is really great. Intense but great. I read Sheri Whitefeathers Bombshell and I understand why you were creeped so let me warn you that the second one is more creepy so you might want to skip it if the other really bothered you.

Tiffany, I have the first book in Nora's series but haven't read it yet. Other books just seem to be calling to me right now but I will be getting to it eventually as I love her books.

Well, like I mentioned, I am reading LOVER ENSHRINED by J.R. Ward and it is really engrossing. Lots of stuff happening with lots of different characters but not in a confusing way. Very well done. I hope to finish tonight and get to read the spoiler sections on this one.

Have a great Wednesday,
Margie :)

Margie ~ thanks for the info on the second bombshell.  I'll give it some thought before I decide to pick that one up.  It may be one that sits in the TBR for years....

Mary ~ I'll have to head over and check out your review!

It is really quiet in here. Just stopping by to say I read another of the Hamish MacBeth mystery series--Death of a Cad and enjoyed it. In fact I LMAO reading it! I am now reading Montana Red by Genell Dellen, a new to me author. It is good so far.

I hope everyone has a good weekend!

Mary

Good Morning Everyone,

We were having really hot weather but it has cooled off a bit. Yesterday,it actually got really windy in the late afternoon, which is normal for June.

Kate, I'm pretty sure you will be freaked by the second SW book if book one was creepy for you. I think Cady may have read these so she may have a different opinion on them.

I was bad. I didn't get to my overdue library book. I'm not sure if I will have time to read it now as I am leaving for the rest of the day. Hum? I might just keep it a bit longer.

Since last here, I did finish LOVER ENSHIRNED by J.R. Ward and really enjoyed it. Wow! Lots of questions were answered but it also created new ones. I can't wait for the next book.

Have a great Saturday.
Margie :)

For some reason it didn't hit me to CLICK on new room so it took me longer to get here... duhhh...

Kathy K - of course you read and loved Lover Enshrined ... you are the leading JR Ward fan we have here. I am waiting for a good coupon to get it.  I have 2 of CR's Bravo books in THE MTN.  I will get to them.   Glad to know they are worth it. I haven't read any of the recent Krentz books.  Which ones are the Arcane ones?

Sandi - contrats on Brian's passing all his courses and for getting the additional workload assistance.  DD is never home long enough to get work done... she just shops with mom and at moms... I have Head On and The Salt Maiden of Colleen Thompsons. I have not read them yet. Let me/us know how Triple Play goes

Amanda - sorry to hear about the fire.  At least nobody was hurt.  We just moved into a new building on the 3rd floor and have had 2 fire alarms - harmless but our dept was only ones to respond.  Others just walked back into the building or never came out.  Hope there never is a real one.

Donna -Still praying for your computer. You must be going nuts without one. I gave the DVD player to DD and live with DVR so do not have means to play movies. I have been enjoying seeing all the shows I have missed all these years due to my hours... I don't get home til 10- 10:30 PM.

Cady - sorry about all the rain. It can be both destructive and depressing.  We had a heat wave earlier this week and it cooled down some here on LI... today is really hot but I can hear the thunder coming in the distance.

Kate - I love Susan Mallery and have enjoyed all the books of hers I have read.  I'm not into Shiek books so have not picked up that set but have heard they are great.

I finished the Jordan Dane No One Lives Forever and found it quite good.  She put a lot of analogies I felt were too much but all in all the story was good and I would love to know what her next project is and when we can expect it. I am currently going into the TBR mountain and pulled Kimberly Raye's Dead Sexy.... gotta love a vamp that is a cowboy. LOL

Jeannie

are, to date:

1. White Lies (contemporary as JAK)
2. Second Sight (historical as Amanda Quick)
3. Sizzle and Burn (contemporary as JAK)
4. The Third Circle (historical as Amanda Quick)

The latest of course is out in HC... meaning it'll be awhile before I can get my hands on it through the library and even longer before I get my pb copy... but after just reading Sizzle and Burn, I'm really looking forward to being able to read it.

because I am too busy doing a happy dance all around the house.

 I met J.R. Ward!  OMG!  She is fantastic!! 

Hi by the way.... I've been lurking around on this thread but have been in a posting funk.

and my family has no idea who she is.  I explained it as this... my ten year old nephew is a HUGE NBA fan.  I said it would be like him meeting Tim Duncan or Lebron James.  They were then like "oh wow, that is a really big deal". 

 I took the first three of the Brotherhood with me and had them autographed.  I will be seeing her again in September at Lora Leigh's RAW in Huntington WV where a bunch of authors will be and I will get the rest signed then.

Jeannie, I was wondering why no one was posting in the new What Are You Reading Now. I couldn't find it then I realized that I had not added the new room to favorites. Maybe others are having the same problem.

Jillyan, Congratulations on your BDB signing!

Since last here, I did finish LOVER ENSHRINED by J.R. Ward and it was excellent. Then I read BARGINING FOR KING'S BABY by Maureen Child and I love that one too. I am now reading book two, MARRYING FOR KING'S MILLIONS and it is a friends book which I love to read.

Hope you all have a good Monday.
Margie :)

Mary, I've gotten very lazy, and have taken to ignoring the Hareqluin site when I'm home.  It's just really different posting from my Mac to my PC at work, so I like to wait to be at work to post.

Tiffany, can't wait to see what you think of Trust Me.  I just got Watch Me the last one in the trilogy for review late last week.  I really want to read it, but it's not out til August, and I do have July books due first!

Margie, what do they charge per day for an overdue library book?  I tried a couple of times to renew things online, and thought I was successful and then would find out I had a fine.  I was so annoyed.  I talked to the library manager about it, and he did offer to override the fine, but I do know that the fines help buy new things. I just told him they needed to double check the online renewal to make sure it was clear whether or not it worked.  Glad you enjoyed Lover Enshrined.  I still need to catch up, so I don't have a copy yet.

Kalyko, did you like the Brockoven?  I don't think I've read that one yet.  I have or have read all the EL books.  I hate that the line is defunct.  I have been buying them in the Supers since they started releasing them there, but I haven't read one yet.

Jeannie, did you know that Dane has three books out now?  I'm not sure when there will be something else, but she does have three.  Isn't it great that a new author got three books out so quickly to help build her fan base?

Mary, I'm going to Chicago in July and today I noticed that it's about 30 degrees cooler there than here.  My mom picks on me for being cold when I'm there, but when you're used to 100's and you get 70's it's cold!

Jillyann, I so understand about being in a posting funk. I  go through those a lot more than I used ot. Hopefully you'll come out of lurkdom soon.  I read your blog about meeting Ward.  How cool was that!

Mary and Kalyko, my husband was born on the 13th of the month as well, but in July.  I don't think he'll have a Friday birthday for a bit.  He's a bit weird, so I'm sure he loves it when he has a Friday the 13th birthday.

Kathy, will continue to offer good thoughts and prayers for your community.  The not knowing has to be the worst!

Since I was here last I did finish Triple Exposure by Colleen Thompson.  I really don't know what I thought as it took so long to read.  I think I wasn't really in the mood, and then the tiny print was very off putting.  Now I'm reading Hard as Nails by Helen Kay Dimon.  It's 3 short stories that I think are focused around a construction company, and a house they purchased to refurbish.  I'm still on the first story...decided sleeping was better than reading.

Have I told you that I'm on a committee helping to plan a reader's conference in the DFW area?  It's going to be called Readers and Ritas(short for Margaritas) and will be in October.   I was really thrilled to be asked to help, and hope to learn a lot about what is involved in putting together a conference.

Hope that everyone has a great week at work!