Smitten by Books discussion

Before What I Did For Love, I'd never read a Susan Elizabeth Phillips book. I really did enjoy this one. The love scenes were hotter than I thought they would be, although I must say, I'm used to hotter love scenes. I loved the hero. He was an 'ass' at the beginning and they despised each other. But of course that changes and I love when the h/h go from that to love... Would definitely read another one from her.

I read WHAT I DID FOR LOVE when it first came out. It was the first of her books I've read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. There are two earlier books about character in this book. She said it wasn't a series and it is true the book is a stand alone, however, I'd like to know their stories. I don't read many contemporary romances, but am glad I read this one. It was interesting to see how the bad boy had matured.

Forgot to mention what I'm reading. I'm listening to Tony Hillerman's FIRST EAGLE. I'm reading THE ANGEL by Carla Neggers, THE LIGHTENING THIEF by Riordan, and ECLIPSE by Meyer (I'm a children's librarian). Will have to toss a coin to see which historical I'll get to read next.

I'm reading Dear John-Nicholas Sparks. The trailers for the movie look good so I needed to read the book before seeing the movie.

Hi Calila,
I just finished Dear John. :) I think Nicholas Sparks is such a good writer. Enjoy ! I'll say nothing else except I look forward to seeing the movie.
Carol L.
Lucky4750@aol.com

But doesn't someone always die at the end of his books?

Carol wrote: "Hi Calila,
I just finished Dear John. :) I think Nicholas Sparks is such a good writer. Enjoy ! I'll say nothing else except I look forward to seeing the movie.
Carol L.
Lucky4750@aol.com"

Not always. :) But they are usually just as sad. I'm either crying happy tears or sad. This was half a box of frustrated tears. lol
Carol L.

I'm reading Gentlemen prefer Succubi by Jill Myles

I just finished The Soldier's Holiday Vow by Jillian Hart, it was good. I'm going to start Letters From Home by Rhonda Nelson next.

I've been working my way through Lauren Willig's Pink Carnation series recently, which is sort of a combination contemporary and historical series, but leaning a bit historical. I love them though!

I just finished The Next Best Thing by Kristan Higgins

I'm reading Seducing Simon by Maya Banks.

I'm almost finished MOST LIKELY TO DIE by Lisa Jackson, Beverly Barton, and Wendi Corsi Staub. Next will be an historical romance. I'm just trying to decide which one. I have so many good ones on my TBR pile.

I just started "A Firefighter in the Family" by Trish Milburn. I was given this book and felt in the mood to change things up. ^^

I reading Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre

also reading an ebook called Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James.

I read that not too long ago Calila. Hope you enjoy.

I just finished Revenge Wears Rubies and am getting ready to submit the review.

I'm reading "Mistress by Mistake" by Susan Lee Heino.

I'm reading The Summer Hideaway by Susan Wiggs.

Harlequin Books wrote: "I'm reading The Summer Hideaway by Susan Wiggs. "

I just ordered this book. I can't wait to read it.

I've picked it as one of my "Read with Me" Books (something new I started this month). Hopefully you get your copy soon so you can read along with me. Although if you just ordered, I'll probably have finished before you get it. I'm holding myself to 4-5 chapters a day (very difficult!) but it would have to be fast shipping. Here is a link to my "Read with Me" discussion.

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...

Okay, I just finished reading Just the Sexiest Man Alive and while the story kept me completely turning the pages, I have to say I was sooooo disappointed that this book, heat level-wise, could have been an inspirational. I wanted heat. I didn't get heat. Sigh.

Harlequin Books wrote: "I've picked it as one of my "Read with Me" Books (something new I started this month). Hopefully you get your copy soon so you can read along with me. Although if you just ordered, I'll probably ha..."

See the Lakeshore books are hit and miss with me. Some of them I liked and others were just ok.

Well, until this month I was working closely with the Harlequin Historical line so I'm not familiar with past titles in the Lakeshore books. I can say without question that I am really enjoying The Summer Hideaway. It is a very emotional read. The character George has terminal cancer and has been told he won't last much longer.

Harlequin Books wrote: "Well, until this month I was working closely with the Harlequin Historical line so I'm not familiar with past titles in the Lakeshore books. I can say without question that I am really enjoying The..."

That's cool. I read up to Lakeshore Christmas. Now I do like the Daisy story line. Though she was a teen at the beginning. I like all of the drama with her. I find myself focusing on her more than the main characters in certain books :)

Reading Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas. About half-way through and liking it so far.

Calila wrote: "Reading Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas. About half-way through and liking it so far."

I liked that book very much. I hope you enjoy it too.

@Lettetia I did enjoy it. Loved Jack but sometimes I wanted to shake Ella. Not often tho lol.

Next up is Demonfire by Kate Douglas

I'm reading "Blond with a Wand" by Vicki Lewis Thompson.

I'm reading In Her Warrior's Bed by Mary Wine. So far, so very goo.
Carol L.

Right now I am reading Sill the One by Robin Wells and enjoying it very much. Next up on the reading agenda is Live to Tell by Wendy Corsi Staub.

Samantha, I just wanted to give you a head's up. The next Lakeshore Chronicles book will be Daisy's story. Susan Wiggs wrote a letter to the readers at the end of The Summer Hideaway letting us know that she knows there are many question about her and that her story is next. :)

Harlequin Books wrote: "Samantha, I just wanted to give you a head's up. The next Lakeshore Chronicles book will be Daisy's story. Susan Wiggs wrote a letter to the readers at the end of The Summer Hideaway letting us kno..."

Thanks Harlequin. I'll be on the lookout for that book. I want answers :) I hope she don't put her with the baby father.

I read abandon the night which was a fast paced adction romance set in the future. Fun to read.

Just started Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie earlier today. I've never read any of her books before, but I love the way this one begins! (I'm on page 70.)

Lura wrote: "Just started Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie earlier today. I've never read any of her books before, but I love the way this one begins! (I'm on page..."

That is one of my favorites by her! I hope you enjoy her writing as much as I do!

Jennifer Crusie is definitely hit and miss for me....

I'm currently reading Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas

Samantha wrote: "Jennifer Crusie is definitely hit and miss for me....

I'm currently reading Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas"

Another winner, Samantha. I really enjoyed Sugar Daddy as well.

Its starting off slow. I hope it picks up, Lettetia.

Samantha wrote: "Its starting off slow. I hope it picks up, Lettetia."

It will.

Yes but at the very end Lettetia! WHY! I don't want to spoil it but Hardy didn't do me right! LOL!

Samantha wrote: "Yes but at the very end Lettetia! WHY! I don't want to spoil it but Hardy didn't do me right! LOL!"

Wait till you read his book...

Well I'll be waiting for a while since I need to tackle some other stuff on my tbr pile. But I can't wait to know how he redeem himself.

Finished Demonfire by Kate Douglas. took me longer than normal but it was a decent read.

Now I'm reading Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb. Is this the place for it? Its not really a contemp but definitely not a historical.

Next up is Big Girls Don't Cry by Cathie Linz. Bought it just because it has a plus-size heroine. I hope it's good *fingers crossed*

Calila wrote: "Next up is Big Girls Don't Cry by Cathie Linz. Bought it just because it has a plus-size heroine. I hope it's good *fingers crossed*"

Another book I loved! I hope you like it too, Calila.

I love when characters don't fit in the same mold.

Lettetia wrote: "Another book I loved! I hope you like it too, Calila."

I really did! I smiled the whole time reading it.