Nora Roberts Groupies discussion

What are you currently reading? Share with the group, and swap recommendations on what to read next.

I’m reading Golden in Death by J.D. Robb and listening to Some Choose Darkness by Charlie Donlea.

Swamp Santa by Jana Deleon 5-Stars
This story has more twists and turns than a roller coaster. Enjoy the Ride!
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Issued to the Bride One Soldier by Cora Seton 3 1/2-Stars
The General comes home, but the ranch isn't safe.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/edit...

The Intended Victim by Alexandra Ivy 4-Stars
Second chance romance, but a serial killer looms.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I'm reading The Overdue Life of Amy Byler. It's a little slow for me at the moment but I'm hoping it picks up. It seems a lot of people have liked this book.

Jonetta wrote: "I’m reading Golden in Death by J.D. Robb and listening to Some Choose Darkness by Charlie Donlea.
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Nice start to the year! How is Golden in Death? I'm looking forward to reading it when it comes out in a few weeks.

I'm reading a few books right now.

That’s a wonderful mix of genres, Ruth Anne!

Sheery wrote: "Nice start to the year! How is Golden in Death? I'm looking forward to reading it when it comes out in a few weeks...."

Oh, it’s SO good! I am on a road trip and had to stop when it got dark...that’s new for me since I’ve only read eBooks the last nine years. I have a print ARC for the first time.

Jonetta wrote: "Sheery wrote: "Nice start to the year! How is Golden in Death? I'm looking forward to reading it when it comes out in a few weeks...."

Oh, it’s SO good! I am on a road trip and had to stop when it..."

I know how that is. I try to get actual books but tons of mine are ebooks. I am not a fan of audio books. I'd rather read it myself and I get way too distracted listening to them. ARCs are fun to read. I get tons of them.

Oh, Ruth Anne, I'm in love with audiobooks, especially in the mystery genre. I do a lot of road trips and they make the miles melt away. And, the field of narrators has exploded with talent.

I actually don’t read print books anymore. But no way was I going to turn down an In Death book! I had to tear through my house looking for a bookmark, abandon reading while bathing (it just didn’t work) and learn how to hold them again😏

Jonetta, I laughed at you writing, "learn how to hold them again". The other day I was reading a paper book and swiped to turn the page. LOL! Of course my daughter saw me do it and looked at me like I was nuts. :)

I'm so glad to hear you are loving Golden in Death.

I decided to put The Overdue Life of Amy Byler aside. I was bored with the book and didn't connect with any of the characters. I started Mr. Write by Lisa Clark O'Neill and I am liking it much better!

Hahaha! Can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried to highlight.

Fingers crossed 🤞 you like Mr. Write!

Jonetta wrote: "Oh, Ruth Anne, I'm in love with audiobooks, especially in the mystery genre. I do a lot of road trips and they make the miles melt away. And, the field of narrators has exploded with talent.

I ac..."

Lol! I hunted my office over for a bookmark when I was reading it too!! My, my...how we have changed!

I’m not alone in this!

Jonetta wrote: "I’m not alone in this!"

No, you're not! And I lamented over the fact I couldn't highlight passages without marking in my book - which I wouldn't do. lol

I finished this chilling thriller - could not put it down! This author builds the suspense with breakneck speed to the end! My Review

Lizzie: Runaway Mail Order Bride by Bethany Rose in PDF form
Lizzie answers a mail order bride article to run away from her over bearing, emotionally and mentally abusive mother. Lizzie has had her hear in the clouds for years of leading an extravagant like in a city like New York. Now she finds herself far from New York and all its glamour. Joseph Kendicott is not what she expects finding out he is hiding from the law. Joseph likes her for herself, not for her dress size or he average looks. At first Joseph wanted a wife so it would be easier to hide. Both finding out they more in common then they thought. This was a fun short story. I really enjoyed it. 5 stars

Sandra ~ ♥ Cross My Heart ♥ wrote: "I finished this chilling thriller - could not put it down! This author builds the suspense with breakneck speed to the end! My Review
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I'm waiting on my book and I can't wait to read this book. I loved the rest of the series.

My first books of the year are winners! First I read Fever by Joan Swan. Someone recommended this book to me (I don't remember who it was), and I really enjoyed it.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Then I read Cry Wolf by Maggie Shayne. The Brown & DeLuca series is back. I'm so glad!

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished listening to Some Choose Darkness by Charlie Donlea and he’s got another good one! Here’s my review.

I finished Golden in Death by J.D. Robb, In Death #50, and it was a fitting story for this momentous milestone in the series! Here’s my review.

I’m listening to The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware and reading Playing Dead by Allison Brennan, Prison Break Trilogy #3.

Nora’s Of Bone & Blood! Whenever she has a new trilogy, I always wait until I have the last book before I begin reading the first one... and for once, instead of reading through them as fast as I can, I am enjoying it! Going nice & slow!!

I'll be starting Naked in Death soon. I'll also be adding Moby Dick

Christine wrote: "Nora’s Of Bone & Blood! Whenever she has a new trilogy, I always wait until I have the last book before I begin reading the first one... and for once, instead of reading through them as fast as I c..."

Enjoy! I loved it.

Ruth Anne wrote: "I'll be starting Naked in Death soon. I'll also be adding Moby Dick "

Oh to be reading that first book again for the first time💜

Jonetta wrote: "Ruth Anne wrote: "I'll be starting Naked in Death soon. I'll also be adding Moby Dick "

Oh to be reading that first boo..."

I've put it off too long. I'm looking forward to it. As soon as I'm done with my current read, it's next on my list. I can't wait to finally meet Eve and Rourke.

I finished Golden in Death and loved it! Robb exceeded my high expectations with this one! 5 Stars! My Review

Healing Her Broken Heart: A Clean Western Historical Romance Novel by Evelyn Boyett Boyett on Kindle. ARC
Ellie Palmer came to Ashbrook with her husband Neal to live a quiet life and run the mercantile. All that changed on the night her husband was found murdered execution style and left on the side of the road. She tried to keep the store going in honor of her husband, but patrons dropped off and she had to sell it. Now she works at the towns Boarding House owned by Mayor Hicks. She also helps former US Marshal Bill Barker at his ranch. Mayor Hicks has wanted Ellie to be his from the first time he saw her. Hicks gets what he wants, no matter! US Marshal Gabe Wilson is injured and left for dead hunting the Morley gang. A group of settlers comes upon him, treats him and drops him off at his retired Marshall's Barker ranch. On that day, all of their lives will never be the same. A town that is held by fear of the Mayor, questionable of Neal Palmers death, threats and the threat of the Morely gang finding Gabe again. I found this to be a fun, exciting, suspenseful read. The characters were strong and believable. I found it to be a fast read. The only criticism I would have is that the dialogue and descriptions were repeated way to much. This was a clean, historical western book. I always enjoy her books. 4 stars
**I was given a free copy and this is my honest review**

A Fiery Bride For The Reserved Rancher by Etta Foster in PDF form
Savannah Walton would rather ride horses and shoot guns then become a typical Eastern socialite. The men in her town are threatened and jealous of her gift of riding and shooting. Her aunt proposes that she think about being a mail order bride and head out west. Ethan Waters is a hard working rancher who has taken his late fathers ranch, and working night and day, has turned it into one of the best ranches in the area. His sister continues to push him into finding a wife. Ethan is suspicious of anyone that may take his ranch away from him. So before he meets Savannah, he contacts his lawyer and see's that no matter what happens, she will not get the ranch. He finds more than he bargained for, and falls big time for her. This is a beautiful, clean, historic, western romance. A short read, but very enjoyable. It's predictable, but a great read for a cold winters night. 5 stars

Poppy Harmon and the Hung Jury by Lee Hollis 4-Stars
Wonderful Cozy-Mystery Series
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Winter Hawk by Rachel Grant 5-Stars
This is a great Romantic-Suspense book for the Holidays
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Explosive Vengeance by Kaylea Cross 3 1/2-Stars
Lackluster Romance and Anemic Suspense
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I love a good historical western, especially one with humor & steam! The Promise of Jenny Jones has both! 5 Stars to this emotional, hilarious story! I'll be reading more by this author. My Review

Winter is a great time to curl up and read a book. I've been working my way through a couple of them.

First I read About Last Night by Samantha Hunter. I didn't care for the plot of this book. And, I thought the secondary romance was better than the one between the main characters.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I listened to Murder at Feathers & Flair by Lee Strauss. Good cozy mystery. The narrator does a great job with the various accents.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Last night I read The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang. This one was very different. I'll definitely be looking for more by this author.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I'm reading with my kids for our mom and daughter(s) book club. We are enjoying the book a lot.

I am also about to begin . I liked , the first book in this series, a lot. So I want to stay in the world of Sweetwater and continue on with the series.

Yay!!!

The Earl Behind the Mask: A Clean & Sweet Regency Historical Romance Novel by Abby Ayles in PDF form. ARC
Rose Danvers, the daughter of the Earl of Roxbough has been involved in the theater with her father owning and running it. Both have made a bargain that they would both find love and be happy. For Rose, she seems to have found two men. Daniel Eaton, the Earl of Elbrook, and a mysterious actor who wears a mask name Specter. A suspicious fire occurs in the theater which makes Rose's life even more interesting. Secrets arise on who could be evil enough to not only ruin her father and hers livelihood but also endanger lives. Rose makes many discoveries with the help of Daniel and Specter. Some that have now turned her life upside down. This was a wonderful regency historical romance filled with clean romance and mystery and suspense. I truly enjoyed it! 5 stars
*I was given a free copy and this is my honest review*

I finished listening to The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware and highly enjoyed this story. Here’s my review.

I finished Playing Dead by Allison Brennan, Prison Break Trilogy #3, and it was an exciting end to the series. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë and reading Hard Asset by Pamela Clare, Cobra Elite #2.

The Silken Web by Sandra Brown 3-Stars
Angst and a whole lot more angst.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Lake Season by Denise Hunter 3-Stars
Great plot, wonderful characters, but . . .
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In the Dark by Loreth Anne White 5-Stars
No one does mystery-thriller-suspense better.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished listening to Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë and enjoyed the story but not the narrator. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Dear Wife by Kimberly Belle.

Chasing Rainbows by Mona Ingram on Kindle
Chasing Rainbows: If you believe in fate or magic, this is a book for you. It is a stand alone book without a cliff hanger. A publisher has come up with the idea after being dumped time after time by one night standers, to change her column to where singles write what they really want in a partner, then put it in a bottle and throw it in the water somewhere. No matter what happens, they know they tried and told it like it is. Taylor is a beautiful world known model who's ex exploited her by giving the tabloids nude photo's of her that she had no idea about. She runs home to her fathers ranch home in Montana to lick her wounds not ever trusting another man again. She finds a bottle while fishing one day. Her father Bart is a writer and has been divorced from her mother for many years. Without her knowing, he contacts the writer of the message in the bottle. Quin has been widowed for a few years and is raising an eleven year old...going on 21. After Francie reads this post, she encourages her dad to do the bottle thing. Being a brilliant family lawyer, he doesn't have much hope for finding someone. Until this man calls and invites him to his ranch. This is clean, short story romance. It's a story of trusting, love and second chances. I really, really enjoyed it. 5 stars

Listening to The Wicked King

This week I read Perfect Victim by Kelley Armstrong. It's a great addition to the Nadia Stafford series.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Then I finished The Restorer by Amanda Stevens. Loved it!

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Reading the last of my Christmas story next is Kingdom Fairytale and then Fur Fox’s Sake

Matchmade Hearts: Valentine's Day by Elizabeth Rose on Kindle
I really enjoyed this short, clean, historical romance story. Lord Etienne de Beynac has been banished from his home in France and sent to England to a monastery for his unnoble-like behavior. Being the sixth son of a French earl, he was ignored and mistreated by his brothers and father. So he chose to drink and fight. Lady Philippe, daughter to Baron Franklin Willoughby III, is known for her matchmaking and gala's. Since her mothers death, she has cared for and raised her young brother Franklin who has been the sickly type. Her father is betrothed to a wretched woman who has a wretched son who is constantly bullying Franklin. Philippe's father has informed Philippe that her shenanigans must end and she will be meeting and marrying a Giles de Beynac. Yes, Etienne's brother. But as Lord, or Brother Etienne and Lady Philippe meet, sparks fly in all different directions. This is such a fun story to read. I definitely recommend it. 5 stars

Playing Dead by Allison Brennan 5-Stars
Great suspense plot.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich 5-Stars
Ranger needs Stephanie's help to find his daughter.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Hard Justice by Pamela Clare 5-Stars
Friends to Lovers in a Hot Romantic-Suspense
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished listening to Dear Wife by Kimberly Belle and boy was it a puzzler! Great twists near the end. Here’s my review.

I finished Hard Asset by Pamela Clare, Cobra Elite #2, and I cannot applaud it enough! Here’s my 5-star review.

I’m listening to The Neighbor by Lisa Gardner, Detective D. D. Warren #3, and reading The Highlander’s Christmas Quest by Anna Campbell, The Lairds Most Likely #5.

Book 3 - The Queen of Nothing by HollyBlack

Late last night I finished The Highlander by Kerrigan Byrne.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finding her Everlasting Love: A Historical Western Romance Book on Kindle. ARC
This book had a wonderful plot, but it was ruined for me by the constant repetitiveness, the bad proofing on Kindle, and characters that were so unbelievable. Back in those days, a man would be hung if he made moves on another mans wife, no matter his title he thinks he has. Marcus, the main male character was so immature, Colleen should have left him post haste. There was also too many sub plots throughout the story it was hard to keep track of all the characters and where and who they belonged. It was one of the longest stories I have read in a very long time. I found myself scanning over pages to try and find something interesting. I have read others by this author, so I was shocked on how much I disliked this one. A waste of a good plot. 2 stars

I finished listening to The Neighbor by Lisa Gardner, Detective D. D. Warren #3, and she’s finally front and center for the first time. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to The Highlander by Kerrigan Byrne, Victorian Rebels #3, and I’m already close to finishing! It’s so good!

Now reading “Billionaires in the City” by Malory Crowe a three book series

Work in Progress: Unconventional Thoughts on Designing an Extraordinary Life by Steve Ford and Leanne Ford DNF
Fascinating duo, but lousy book.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Last Sister by Kendra Elliot 4-Stars
A gruesome murder unmasks twenty year old secrets
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang DNF at 60% 2-Stars
I have got to stop attempting to read Chick-Lit. It rarely ends well.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Highlander by Kerrigan Byrne 5-Stars
Sometimes "the safest place to be is at the side of a violent man."
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...