Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

I can't believe it's December again! Where has the year gone off to?! How's your GR challenge? Have you completed it?

As always, please share the books you've just read, reading or about to read in December 2012.

P.S: I can't wait for December 21 2012.

I finished yesterday - a simple introduction to some of the greatest poets of Hindu Religion.

I'm planning to start (finally) . I'm a little too excited towards the book (I was hoping the wait would reduce but nope!). Marillier so far hasn't written anything that I haven't liked.

I'm reading and bought and yesterday. If I manage to get all the decorating and cookie baking done in a reasonable amount of time (not to mention the beaded gifts), I may actually get to read these this month.

I'm reading & listening to

Oh Christine, I loved the sevenwaters book. It did take a while for the action to get going but I was hooked every bit of the book.I'm so looking forward to see how you enjoyed it.

I'm currently reading & . Both are December Featured Author reads for me book clubs.

I'm reading by Nora Roberts! It's been a long time since I've read one of her books. So far it's been good! :D

Yesterday I finished and started

Vi wrote: "Oh Christine, I loved the sevenwaters book. It did take a while for the action to get going but I was hooked every bit of the book.I'm so looking forward to see how you enjoyed it."

Well, I'm only about 20% into it & I'm hooked so far!

Did you read ? I just finished it before starting this one & loved reading about Fiacha's story!

I just finished and reading and

No. I completely forgot about it! I have it on my e-reader and I'm going to read it next. I also have on my TBR next though I've heard it's not as good as her others. That is making me hesitate..

Christine (Cagnes) wrote: "Well, I'm only about 20% into it & I'm hooked so far!

Did you read Twixt Firelight and Water A Tale of Sevenwaters? I just finished it before starting this one & loved reading about Fiacha's story! "

Dee, I hope you enjoy . The second book suffers a bit from the middle book syndrome but the third book more than makes up for it. One of the my favorite trilogy of all time. :)

I've read which was super awesome and just finished which was good. I have the second book on hand and I'm thinking of starting that next.

Vi wrote: "No. I completely forgot about it! I have it on my e-reader and I'm going to read it next. I also have on my TBR next though I've heard it's not as good as her others...."


I also want to read , hope to get to it soon.

I love The Queen's Thief series, recently read . I enjoyed it, although it was my least favorite of the bunch.

I am reading Kresley Cole's Shadow's Claim...so far so good. Lots of action, very hot hero!

Vi wrote: "Dee, I hope you enjoy . The second book suffers a bit from the middle book syndrome but the third book more than makes up for it. One of the my favorite trilogy o..."

i've had it on the pile for a while and just never picked it up...but it fits into a challenge for another group - so seemed like the right time

Oh, I've really enjoyed the Queen's Thief Series so far. The second and the third were really superb. I can't wait for the series to go back to Gen's POV.

Christine (Cagnes) wrote: "I love The Queen's Thief series, recently read A Conspiracy of Kings (The Queen's Thief, #4). I enjoyed it, although it was my lease favorite of the bunch. "

Vi wrote: "Oh, I've really enjoyed the Queen's Thief Series so far. The second and the third were really superb. I can't wait for the series to go back to Gen's POV.

Christine (Cagnes) wrote: "I love The Q..."

Have you read info about it going back to Gen's POV, will it be the next book? I sure hope so, I love Gen!

I finished reading by S.E. Hinton last night. This was my first time reading The Outsiders. I never managed to get around to reading it as a teenager but I've heard so many people say it is one of their favourite books so I thought it was about time that I read it finally. And now that I've finished the book I can't believe I waited so long! The Outsiders is a gripping and compelling read which is full of suspense. It was also extremely heart-breaking and touching at times. The novel is very well-written, considering S.E. Hinton was just seventeen years old when she wrote it. I was amazed with the amount of depth and layers in this book. It really is wonderful. Five stars!
My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Today I've started reading by Charlotte Rogan.

I'm halfway done with

I just finished which was just OK. I also hate titles that are a misnomer. There wasn't any seduction going on!

I'm listening to the latest audio version of and it's great so far. I can only imagine what an uproar that book made when it came out in 1897!

I'm also reading , which is going great so far.

Yep, I've heard but there is no expected release date for the next book. I think we're in for a looong wait!

Christine (Cagnes) wrote: "Have you read info about it going back to Gen's POV, will it be the next book? I sure hope so, I love Gen!
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Vi wrote: "Yep, I've heard but there is no expected release date for the next book. I think we're in for a looong wait!

Christine (Cagnes) wrote: "Have you read info about it going back to Gen's POV, will it..."

Well that's good to know, at least we'll have something worth waiting for! :D

I have started a new paranormal series. Well is more of a contemporary one with paranormal thrills in it...it has that x-files" feeling to it. The characters are interesting and so far i'm hooked. So i've read the first and now i'm about to finish . One thing that i love about it, its that one can feel the development, of the story and of the characters.
I think i'm going to go with the flow, and read all the remaining volumes.
I'm also reading the historical romance/mystery . I love the author's imagination and witty comments. Also Marcus Didius Falco, is one of my all time favorite characters. :)

Previously read Larissa Ione's lords of deliverance series and love it!!
Started again and just purchased looks like a good one.

Susana wrote: "I have started a new paranormal series. Well is more of a contemporary one with paranormal thrills in it...it has that x-files" feeling to it. The characters are interesting and so far i'm hooked. ..."

Those books look really good! And I just checked Amazon and Dark House is free for Kindle. Thanks for mentioning them Susana!

I've also been meaning to start the Marcus Didious Falco series. I just added it to my wish list at Audible.

D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Susana wrote: "I have started a new paranormal series. Well is more of a contemporary one with paranormal thrills in it...it has that x-files" feeling to it. The characters are interesting and so f..."

You're welcome! :)
I had completely forgotten about the free download,(lol, apparently i eat a lot of cheese) regarding Darkhouse! It's a good way to get hooked into a good series!!

The Lindsey Davies series is one of my favorites, hope you'll enjoy it. :)

Oh, thanks Susana & DG for mentioning the Dark Horse series was free on Amazon! I downloaded it too.

Vi wrote: "Oh, thanks Susana & DG for mentioning the Dark Horse series was free on Amazon! I downloaded it too."

Hope you'll enjoy it, Vi! :)

Well for you to see that i am really addicted to the series (lol), i have finished the second one that was even better than the first; and now i am reading the short story that takes place before the third one (this one is available as a free download, on the authors page)...and since i couldn't resist Dex's pov, i've also started reading , but so far i've only read the first short-stories in it, the ones that take place up until the second book.

Finished , it was an ok read...starting and .

reading and concurrently

I've been hibernating reading the Sirantha Jax series. The first book to me was the weakest but it did get so much better. I liked the way the series progressed and Jax's personal growth. I'll recommend it!

Another advantage for me: One series down! ;P

I'm reading Raven Calls

I started and just bought this . So I can't wait to begin reading that one too.

Eve - I am deleting your post because this is not the right place for self-promotion

Hay all,

I have just discovered Laura Kaye, I've really enjoyed North of Need and about to start West of Want. She has quite afew books I might find time to read.

Laura Kaye has some great books did you check out her Vampire kings series ?

I am reading the G and I just finished and

~* Kass~McWillow *~ (Nite Owl) wrote: "Hay all,

I have just discovered Laura Kaye, I've really enjoyed North of Need and about to start West of Want. She has quite afew books I might find time to read."

So far, by Laura Kaye i've only read but i loved it!!
But i intend to read her book, due to a GR friend recommendation. (Hi, Linda! :)

I just finished , loved it. I'm starting

Linda wrote: "Laura Kaye has some great books did you check out her Vampire kings series ?

I am reading theG and I just finished and [bookcover:T..."

Hi Linda, no I haven't read any of her other books. I will check them out, Thanks

I've finished reading by Charlotte Rogan yesterday. The Lifeboat is the debut novel of author Charlotte Rogan. It is a compelling, gripping and extremely thought-provoking tale. This novel tells the story of survival at its most basic level. It explores human nature and morality. It shows what happens to people while they are fighting to stay alive. The novel is a psychological thriller really. The book is very well-written. I really loved the author's writing style. I was completely engrossed in this novel from the very first page. The way in which Charlotte Rogan describes the moral decisions the characters have to make is quiet chilling.
My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Now I'm halfway through by Sophie Kinsella.

i really liked The Lifeboat up until the end - how it was all tied together in a pretty bow just irked me

I've been on a Kristin Hannah binge for the past few days. I read 4 of hers back-to-back (:O) - . I liked all of them but Night Road was the most tear-jerker and Winter Garden was the least for me. While I admired Anya, I couldn't understand her motivations. The bits about Lenningrad during Stalin's rule was very heart-breaking.

I'm now thinking that I'll change genres - maybe read or next.

have you read Firefly Lane Vi, or Summer Island - they were 2 tear-jerkers for me

I've read Firefly Lane based on a PIFM rec, Dee. If I remember right, you also recommended it in the same thread. :) I haven't read Summer Island though. I'll check if the library has it.

probably ;) she is like my go-to author for emotional reads

I just finished and which I really enjoyed.

i just finished Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet - yay finally some Reyes/charley action - in the flesh (and that is all i'm going to say)...it is going to be a long wait until July for the next one

She became the same for me too. 2 tear-jerkers out of 5 is very good :)

Dee wrote: "probably ;) she is like my go-to author for emotional reads"

I'm reading which is going well so far and listening to the all cast version of , which has been so horrific and terrible! (in a good way_ I tell you, after listening to this book, it will take me a while to think of vampires as sexy.