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  What Are You Reading In December?

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  Tell us what you are reading in the last month of the year!

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  Tracyseb (edited)

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  December Plan

  ✔Darker After Midnight, 10th book in the Midnight Breed series by Lara Adrian

  ✔A Taste of Midnight, novella in the Midnight Breed series by Lara Adrian

  City of Ashes, 2nd book in the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare

  ✔Destined for an Early Grave, 4th book in the Night Huntress series by Jeaniene Frost

  
  

  Finishing up from November: (I am about halfway through these)

  ✔At Grave’s End, 3rd book in the Night Huntress series by Jeaniene Frost

  ✔No Humans Involved, 7th book in the Women of the Otherworld series by Kelley Armstrong

  ✔A Discovery of Witches, 1st book in the the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness

  
  

  I am also group reading Heart of the Flame, 2nd book in the Dragon Chalice series by Tina St. John aka Lara Adrian

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    Jessica S "antidisestablishmentarianism" 

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    Ive read all of these except for No Humans Involved and Heart of the Flame. Might add Women of the Otherworld series to by TBR for 2013.
    A Discovery of Witches took me a really, really long time! Ugh. It was good though. I have book 2 on my TBR.

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    Tracyseb (edited)

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    Jessica - I am so glad you said that! I have been reading A Discovery of Witches for about a month now and I am only half way through it. I am really liking it.. but it is taking me so long!

    I would definitely recommend the Women of the Otherworld series. I am working my way through them. I think the last one in the series was just released, the 13th one I think. So I am over halfway through the series now.

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    Erin L 

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    It took me along time to read A Discovery of Witches too. I think I got bogged down a few times in all of the alchemical theory. I really enjoyed the story but didn't enjoy that stuff :).

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    Jessica S "antidisestablishmentarianism" 

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    I agree with Erin. The alchemical theory was difficult for me to follow so, i took my time. Sometimes i just skimmed through it because I was overwhelmed. I believe it took me around month as well and that was the only book i was reading!

    I may add Women of the Otherworld series to my recommendation list for 2013. Many of you have suggested it.

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    Erin L 

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    I actually have Shadow of Night checked out of the library right now and am dragging my feet at starting it because I'm having flashbacks of slogging through the theory parts to get to the good parts during DoW. I did see that Shadow of Night won best PR on goodreads I think so that has really helped with the motivation issues :).

    I would recommend Women of the Otherworld as well, Jessica!

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    Tracyseb 

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    I saw that on Goodreads too, I have Shadow of Night as well, but I think I may take a break after I finish A Discovery of Witches.

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    Tracyseb (edited)

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    I finished No Humans Involved and At Grave's End, I really liked them both. I am still reading A Discovery of Witches and starting Darker After Midnight and Destined for an Early Grave.

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    Roni 

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    I've read all of those books ('cept A Discovery of Witches), all really good. I love Women of the Otherworld series, Waking the Witch is on my to read list. And I'm one book behind in the series by Frost. I love her characters.

    I'm hearing alot about A Discovery of Witches, is it good?

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    Tracyseb 

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    I am really liking A Discovery of Witches. It is taking me a while to get through, but I am still really enjoying it.

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    Erin L 

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    I actually started Shadow of Night today and am loving it! Can't put it down. I am enjoying it more than DoW so far and I really liked DoW!

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    Tracyseb 

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    Glad to hear it Lauren! I may have to start that one soon, after I finish DoW.

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    Jessica S "antidisestablishmentarianism" 

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    My cousin read Shadow of Night and she said it was really good. It starts right were it left off. It took her a while as well but she said overall, she would recommend both.

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    Tracyseb 

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    I finished Darker After Midnight and A Taste of Midnight. I really liked them both. I missed the Breed, I can't wait for the next one to come out.. I am starting City of Ashes next.

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    Tracyseb 

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    I finished A Discovery of Witches and really enjoyed it.

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    Tracyseb 

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    I finished Destined for an Early Grave and absolutely loved it. I am starting Fire, 2nd book in the Seven Kindoms Trilogy by Kristin Cashore and City of Ashes.

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    Tracyseb 

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    I read Some Girls Bite, 1st book in the Chicagoland Vampires series, by Chloe Neill and really liked it.

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    Tracyseb 

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    I finished City of Ashes and LOVED it.

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  Kristen (edited)

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  Books to Read

  Origin in Death- J.D. Robb Currently Reading
  The Duke and I- Julia Quinn
  Sunset Embrace- Sandra Brown Done
  A Doctor in His House- Lilian Darcy Done
  Dream Chaser- Sherrilyn Kenyon Done
  My Kind of Christmas- Robyn Carr
  Another Dawn- Sandra Brown
  Fanta C- Sandra Brown
  Acheron- Sherrilyn Kenyon Done

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  Michelle (edited)

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  Reading Now:
  A Love Untamed by Pamela Palmer - book 7 in the Feral Warriors series

  Read:
  Shadow’s Claim by Kresley Cole – book 1 in the Immortals After Dark: The Dacians (4.5 Stars)
  Drive Me Wild by Christine Warren - book in the Others series (4 Stars)
  Fury of Seduction by Coreene Callahan - book 3 in the Dragonfury series (3 Stars)
  Deliver Me From Temptation by Tes Hilaire - Book 2 in the Paladin Chronicles (3 Stars)
  Heart of Atlantis by Alyssa Day - book 8 in the Warriors of Poseidon series (4 Stars)
  Blood Vow by Karin Tabke - book 3 in the Blood Moon Trilogy (4 Stars)
  Last Kiss Goodnight by Gena Showalter - book 1 in the Otherworld Assassin series (4 Stars)
  Shadow by Laurann Dohner - Book 9 in the New Species series (3.5 Stars)

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  Tish 

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  Currently reading Iced by Karen Moning.

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    Michelle C 

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    How is it so far?

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    Tish 

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    I'm loving it, except for the repetitive use of the word "feck." LOL

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    Casey 

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    I have to get this book. I loved the Fever series, so I am fairly confident that I will at least like this one. I have just been to lazy about getting my hands on it.

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    Jessica S "antidisestablishmentarianism" 

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    Its a great book. It felt going back to Dublin. Tish, the ending was spectacular!

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    Tish (edited)

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    OMG! I agree! I frickin' loved this book way more than I expected.

    Five stars, baby! Can't wait for the next one!

    Now reading: Rogue Rider by Larissa Ione.

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    Jessica S "antidisestablishmentarianism" (edited)

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    You mean you Fecking loved it! haha

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    Tish 

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    Hahaha...Yes, I "fecking" loved it! :p

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    Tish 

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    Just finished Rogue Rider and thought it was great!!

    Next up: Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness.

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    Erin L 

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    I just finished Shadow of Night and really enjoyed it. I hope your experience is similar :).

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    Tish 

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    Just finished Shadow of Night. I loved the intricacies of the elements weaved throughout this story. The historical, the alchemical, the spiritual/metaphysical, and even the astrological. It was an intelligent and whimsical read, all at the same time.

    Up next: Taking a break as I have to prepare for our move!

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  Michelle C (edited)

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  Reading
  Silver Tongued Devil by Jaye Wells
  And I'm looking about doing a book tube channel on youtube:o)

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  Roni 

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  I'm currently reading 6 books.

  Betrayal in Bella Terra - Chirstina Dodd
  The Shadows - L. A. Banks
  If Angel's Burn - Lynn Viehl
  A Touch Mortal - Leah Clifford (Young Adult)
  Fifty Shades Darker - E. L. James
  Raven's Strike - Patricia Briggs (hope to finish this 2day)

  Normally I try not to read more than 4 books at a time: a young adult, library borrowd, a classic, a romance, but with the library offering ebooks now I'm all outta sorts and so happy. I'm just so glad I found a way to keep track of what I've read and what I want to read next. I have 4 seperate powerpoint presentations with all the books I want to buy, borrow, or want to re-read from when I was younger. There are a few more books I plan on reading before this month is over.

  Eagle Strike - Anthony Horowitz
  The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  The Thirteenth - L. A. Banks
  Magic Dreams - Ilona Andrews
  River Marked - Patricia Briggs
  & a couple others. . .

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    Tracyseb 

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    Enjoy Fifty Shades Darker!

    River Marked was another great Mercy book, I hope you get to it.

    Which series is Raven's Strike? I have only read her Mercedes Thompson series and the first of her Alpha and Omega series.

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    Roni 

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    I love Briggs Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega! Raven's Strike is the second book in her Raven Duology. I didn't find it as interesting as her other books till the end, but the story was pretty good. I also plan on reading her Sianim Series later on.

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  Jessica S "antidisestablishmentarianism" (edited)

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  Read
  Stealing Kathryn by Jaquelyn Frank. 3 stars
  Shades of Midnight Midnight Breed series by Lara Adrian. 4 stars

  Reading
  Night Embrace, book 2 of the Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon

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  Yodamom (edited)

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  The sort-of-plan:
  Will read-
  Cold Days, Jim Butcher- done 5 stars
  The Goddess Inheritance, Aimee' Carter
  Dying Bites, D.D. Barnet- reading(audio) Done 4 stars

  Read already-
  Water Witch, Water Witch by Thea Atkinson- Elemental Magic Series: Book 1- A kindle Freebie Done 4 stars, so much more than expected
  Devil in Winter, Lisa Kleypas Done 4 stars- Audio- a one day listen
  Ice Gods Christmas, Helen Scott Taylor Done 2.5-3 stars A kindle freebie, novella.- Not bad, not great, could have been so much more.

  Want to read-(but may not have time for this month)
  Bitter Blood, Rachel Caine
  Fourth Grave Beneath my feet, Drynada jones Done 5 stars
  OPAL, Armentrout, Jennifer L.
  Steel's Edge, Ilona Andrews

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  Michelle C 

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  Courting Darkness by Yasmine Galenorn

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    Tish 

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    Good book!!

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    Harley Christensen 

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    Wow - This book does look good! Have never read this author...will definitely add it to my list...

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    Tish 

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    I love her Otherworld series. It is hot-hot-hot, and I love the world she's created and her characters are awesome! It's one of my favs.

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    Tracyseb 

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    I have been wanting to start this series, I have the first two books.

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    Harley Christensen 

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    Quick question(s): Is Witchling the first book in the Otherworld series? And, is that series the same as the Sisters of the Moon Series? Thx! ;p

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    Tracyseb 

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    yes and yes Harley.

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    Harley Christensen 

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    Thank you much - just wanted to be sure. Am adding it to my Jan. 2013 list...so I appreciate your assistance! Happy New Year!

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    Tracyseb 

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    Happy New Year to you too! I am hoping to start the series next year too.

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    Harley Christensen (edited)

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    Very cool...look forward to hearing your thoughts as you delve in!

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  Harley Christensen (edited)

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  So far I have read Stargazer (Evernight #2), Hourglass (Evernight #3) and Afterlife (Evernight #4) by Claudia Gray, as well as Finale (Hush, Hush Saga #4) by Becca Fitzpatrick

  Am currently three-quarters through City of Bones by Cassandra Clare.

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  queenB 

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  Starting the black dagger brotherhood series this month!

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    Robin M 

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    My favorite series! I think you're going to love it.

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    Casey 

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    BDB is one of my favorite series!

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    Jessica S "antidisestablishmentarianism" 

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    Yay Queen B!!! The BDB is my favorite series. Welcome to the club! I cant wait to see which brother you love most! Enjoy *wink wink*

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  sammie 

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  So far this month i have finished the following books

  Skip Beat vol 4 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 5 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 6 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 7 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 8 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 9 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 10 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 11 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 12 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 13 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 14 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 15 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 16 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 17 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 18 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 19 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 20 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 21 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 22 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 23 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 24 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 25 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 26 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 27 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 28 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★
  Skip Beat vol 29 - Yoshiki Nakamura - ★★★★★

  Omg this is one of my favs now ,i can't believe i wait this long to read the other volumes ,I am so in love with Ren & Kyoko ,they are totally made for each other ,i can not wait to read the other volumes when they come out next year.

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  Special A vol 1 - Maki Minami - ★★★★
  Special A vol 2 - Maki Minami - ★★★★

  I like the characters and the storyline ,but i felt like she repeated some of the lines too many times ,but other then that i plan on reading the other 15 volumes.

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  Fall In Love Like A Comic vol 1 - Chitose Yagami - ★★★★
  Fall In Love Like A Comic vol 2 - Chitose Yagami - ★★★★

  This was such a cute comic ,funny storyline ,i kinda wish it had more volumes .

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  Nauti Temptress - Lora Leigh - ★★★

  Um the book was good , but i felt like when we frist meet Dawg's sisters that they cut the storyline off too soon ,Eve is an ok character but at times she upset me ,and i liked Borgan but there were times when i wanted to shake some sense in to them , this book felt really rushed and it seemed like this were pages missing, the end felt really unfinished and i thought she could have done better with it.

  
  

  Now reading Shadow's Claim By Kresley Cole

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  Robin M 

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  Finished Ghost Story by Jim Butcher. This one is a little different than the other stories in The Dresden Files. Will have to get the next book soon. I hate waiting so long between books in a series. ★★★★☆

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  Amanda 

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  Reading Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole right now, and LOVING it! Her IAD books never get old.

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  sammie 

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  I finished Shadow's Claim By Kresley Cole - ★★★★★
  It was so totally awesome ,i could not put it down .

  I am so in love with Trehan he is so dreamy and just all around awesome ,i can't believe what he had to put up with , i mean i would totally been different if i were in his place .

  I didn't mind Bettina at times but for the most part i just wanted to slap some sense into her ,i mean you kepted trying to get with someone who dosn't want you at all over someone who is pretty much already madly in love with you ? i just didn't get her , but over all i liked that she finally told Trehan how she felt ,so i was glad that he got what he wanted (Her) , they had some spicey scenes together .

  I loved all of the Ddaciano Cousin's they were all funny and i can't wait to see what happens with them :)

  Over all i loved this book and i can not wait for the next one (YAY) (^_^)

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  Ursula 

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  I'm reading Moon Called by Patricia Briggs

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  Booklover (edited)

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  Other
  ✔ The Princess Bride, William Goldman (YA, fantasy, romance) ★★★★

  Not on the Plan
  ✔ The First Love Cookie Club, Lori Wilde (Twilight Texas #3, ROO, romance, Christmas) ★★★★

  Shorts
  ✔ Kissing Kris Kringle, Erin Quinn (Sexy Secret Santas #1, romance, Christmas, short, F) ★★★★
  ✔ Quinn's Christmas Wish, Lawna Mackie (paranormal historical romance, Christmas, short, Canadian author, F) ★★★ 1/2

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    Booklover 

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    I read a few fantasy / paranormal / magic romances in December: First, The Princess Bride by William Golden was very good - very similar to the movie, although I actually liked the movie better. The "story-within-a-story" structure was interesting and well-done, I thought, although the author's asides were occasionally annoying. I didn't much care for the "first chapter of Buttercup's Baby" however.

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    Booklover 

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    A few holiday shorts were a bit of a mixed bag: Kissing Kris Kringle by Erin Quinn, the first in the Sexy Secret Santas series, was very good - a cute story, with a bit of magic, and well done within the short story framework. I did wish it was longer, but mainly because I liked the story and the characters. Quinn's Christmas Wish by Lawna Mackie was OK - I again liked the concept of this paranormal historical romance, and the paranormal elements were handled pretty well, but the romance aspect fell somewhat short. I would try another book by this author, however.

    The First Love Cookie Club by Lori Wilde, third in the Twilight Texas series, was great and not marred by reading it out of order (yes, I tend to do that with holiday books). I loved both the story and the characters, and i'll be reading more of the series.

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