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message 1: by Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator (new)

Phoenix (Online Elf) | 4358 comments


How were your May reading selections? Let us know!



message 2: by Sandra J (new)

Sandra J Weaver (sandraweaver) | 361 comments The Undoing (Call of Crows, #2) by Shelly Laurenston and The Unleashing (Call of Crows, #1) by Shelly Laurenston were both terrific. I can't wait for the next in the series! I adored Jace and Ski in The Unleashing in particular.


message 3: by Sue (new)

Sue | 205 comments My only 5 star for the month of May was A Breath of Snow and Ashes A Breath of Snow and Ashes (Outlander, #6) by Diana Gabaldon .

Lots of 4 stars, so it wasn't a complete loss. But it's time I get out of historical romances, now in historical fiction because I love the period. So next month I see myself well embroiled in the Outlander series, yes it has romance but it's far, far more than that.


message 4: by Katariina (last edited May 30, 2016 11:45AM) (new)

Katariina (katariinao) | 5 comments Love: Uncivilized Love Uncivilized (Uncivilized, #1.5) by Sawyer Bennett 4,5 stars Rebel Rebel (Dead Man's Ink, #1) by Callie Hart 5 stars


message 5: by Oleander (new)

Oleander  | 188 comments two 4 stars. Real Vampires Live Large (Glory St. Clair, #2) by Gerry Bartlett and Memory's Wake (Memory's Wake Trilogy, #1) by Selina Fenech . Enjoyed both. Lots of action.


message 6: by Vicki (new)

Vicki (vickiguardianofthewraiths) My favorite read for May was White Tiger by Lora Leigh


message 7: by ShoSho , Moderator (last edited May 30, 2016 02:57PM) (new)

ShoSho  (shoshost) | 12263 comments 14 books this month , these are worth mentioning :


Dragon Bones (Hurog, #1) by Patricia Briggs 5 stars
Taste of Persia A Cook's Travels Through Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, and Kurdistan by Naomi Duguid 5 stars
Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass, #4) by Sarah J. Maas 4.5 stars
The Obsession by Nora Roberts 4.5 stars
Because of Miss Bridgerton (Rokesbys #1) by Julia Quinn 4.5 stars
Dragon Blood (Hurog, #2) by Patricia Briggs 4 stars
Barely Breathing (Colorado High Country, #1) by Pamela Clare 4 stars

Unbelievably no disasters this month ;)


message 8: by Robin (new)

Robin (robinmy) I had two Five star books in May:

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3) by J.K. Rowling
Trunk Music (Harry Bosch, #5; Harry Bosch Universe, #5) by Michael Connelly


message 9: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments
★★★★★
Had to break down and finally get Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard on audio. Wonderful! Read it many times and decided it should be part of my permanent audio library.

Also enjoyed Open Season (Joe Pickett, #1) by C.J. Box - first in series.

★★★★ ½
Savage Run by C.J. Box Because of Miss Bridgerton (Rokesbys, #1) by Julia Quinn Grave Witch (Alex Craft, #1) by Kalayna Price

I'm also listening to Bitter Spirits (Roaring Twenties, #1) by Jenn Bennett and it should fall in about here, unless something awful happens.

★★★★✩
Steel's Edge (The Edge, #4) by Ilona Andrews Heart Mate (Celta's Heartmates, #1) by Robin D. Owens All He Ever Dreamed (Kowalski Family, #6) by Shannon Stacey



message 10: by Jonetta (new)

Jonetta (ejaygirl) Lisa Kay wrote: "★★★★★
Had to break down and finally get Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard on audio. Wonderful! Read it many times and decided it should be part of my permanent audio library.

Also enjoyed [bookcover..."


Nice month, Lisa Kay!


message 11: by Jonetta (new)

Jonetta (ejaygirl) ShoSho wrote: "14 books this month , these are worth mentioning :


Dragon Bones (Hurog, #1) by Patricia Briggs 5 stars
[bookcover:Taste of Persia: A Cook's Travels Through Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, and Kurdistan|2..."


Hooray for no disasters! Nice mix.


message 12: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Jonetta wrote: "Nice month, Lisa Kay!"

Yup. Can't complain.


message 13: by ShoSho , Moderator (last edited May 30, 2016 07:49PM) (new)

ShoSho  (shoshost) | 12263 comments Jonetta wrote: "Nice mix."

I was surprised by the mix of the books I read! LOL


message 14: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments ShoSho wrote: "I was surprised by the mix of the books I read! LOL"

Very eclectic!


message 15: by Sandra J (new)

Sandra J Weaver (sandraweaver) | 361 comments I read Only Beloved (The Survivors' Club, #7) by Mary Balogh early in the month. Definitely a 5 star read for me.


message 16: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (laurenjberman) My favorites this month were:

Playing for Keeps (Neighbor from Hell, #1) by R.L. Mathewson Sweet Dreams (Colorado Mountain, #2) by Kristen Ashley Late Eclipses (October Daye, #4) by Seanan McGuire


message 17: by Anita (last edited May 31, 2016 10:18AM) (new)

Anita (anitanodiva) | 607 comments I read 8 books this month. The following were 5-stars for me:

True Betrayals by Nora Roberts Dirty Secrets (Romantic Suspense, #4.5) by Karen Rose Louisiana Longshot (Miss Fortune Mystery #1) by Jana Deleon Island Rogue by Charlotte Hughes Breaking Point (I-Team, #5) by Pamela Clare


Danielle  Gypsy Soul (afdaniellet) I read 37 books this month and was in a "tough" mood when it came to rating!

5 Star Reads:
Magic Shifts (Kate Daniels, #8) by Ilona Andrews Alex (Cold Fury Hockey, #1) by Sawyer Bennett Cold Hearted (Cold Justice, #6) by Toni Anderson

4.5 Star Reads:
Wicked Burn (Realm Enforcers, #3) by Rebecca Zanetti Too Hot to Handle (Romancing the Clarksons, #1) by Tessa Bailey Savage Urges (The Phoenix Pack, #5) by Suzanne Wright The Job (Fox and O'Hare, #3) by Janet Evanovich

4 Star Reads:
The Way Home (One-Eyed Jacks #2) by Cindy Gerard Outfoxed by Love (Kodiak Point, #2) by Eve Langlais Midnight Captive (Killer Instincts, #6) by Elle Kennedy Hard to Come By (Hard Ink, #3) by Laura Kaye Guardian (Rylee Adamson #6.5) by Shannon Mayer Free Fall (Elite Force, #4) by Catherine Mann Dirty Talk (Mechanics of Love, #2) by Megan Erickson Crazy Kisses (Steele Street, #4) by Tara Janzen The Cop Who Stole Christmas (Tall, Hot & Texan, #2) by Christie Craig Blood Lust (The Sentinels #3) by Alexandra Ivy At Any Cost (U.S. Marshals #4) by Mandy Baxter Damian (Stone Warriors, #1) by D.B. Reynolds Awakened by Fire (Dragons of Bloodfire, #2) by Erin Kellison

1 Star Books: (I rarely give a book just one star unless I really hate it)
Dominic (Her Warlock Protector #1) by Hazel Hunter


message 19: by ShoSho , Moderator (new)

ShoSho  (shoshost) | 12263 comments So many great books , Danielle!


message 20: by Vicki (last edited Jun 02, 2016 06:18PM) (new)

Vicki (vickiguardianofthewraiths) Lisa Kay wrote: "★★★★★
Had to break down and finally get Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard on audio. Wonderful! Read it many times and decided it should be part of my permanent audio library.

Also enjoyed [bookcover..."

I have been reading the Joe Pickett books also. Really like them!


message 21: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Vicki wrote: "I have been reading the Joe Pickett books also. Really like them!"

Yes, great series.


message 22: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Whoa, Danielle!


message 23: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Anita, I added Louisiana Longshot (Miss Fortune Mystery #1) by Jana Deleon to my Mt. TBR. Looks good.


message 24: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments I've been watching Nora Roberts movies lately. Don't know what is up with that... guess I wanted a little romantic suspense.


message 25: by Anita (new)

Anita (anitanodiva) | 607 comments Lisa Kay wrote: "Anita, I added Louisiana Longshot (Miss Fortune Mystery #1) by Jana Deleon to my Mt. TBR. Looks good."

It's a great book. Cozy-mystery with great humor.


message 26: by ShoSho , Moderator (new)

ShoSho  (shoshost) | 12263 comments Lisa Kay wrote: "I've been watching Nora Roberts movies lately. Don't know what is up with that... guess I wanted a little romantic suspense."

I've never watched any of them. I don't know where to find them.


message 27: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments ShoSho wrote: "I've never watched any of them. I don't know where to find them."

They've been on our "Lifetime" station here in the states. They are also on Amazon. Don't know if you can stream them in Australia.


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