Slightly Scandelous by Mary Balogh
This is the last in the Slightly series. I saved it for last because I though that it was my least favorite. Now that I have read it again, I realize that it is not my least favorite at all, but one of my most favorite! Maybe tied for 2d with Slightly Tempted. It is so good. I don't really like Frejya in the other books because you don't get a good insight into her character, but this book is chock full of insight and it is great. I also particularly like Josh (MMC) because he falls in love with Frejya even though she is not beautiful but because he likes her spirit and intelligence and character and finds her wildly attractive. Usually in romance novels the FMCs are very beautiful and the MMC is drawn to them because of their looks. Here is is a little different and it is a nice change. It is also particularly nice because Josh is supposed to be gorgeous :)
I have heard that Balogh is going to have a new series coming out this spring, I am very excited because I LOVE her new books. I think I am going to have to re-read the Simply series next.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
No. 15: The Grand Finale
The Grand Finale by Janet Evanovich
This is a re-issue of an older book. It was funny, all her books are funny. I liked the old ladies in this one, especially because they were on the prowl for boyfriends. I also really liked the MMC - he was an inventor and a first grade teacher which is an interesting profession. So it was good but very short and a very quick read. I only wish they were longer!
This is a re-issue of an older book. It was funny, all her books are funny. I liked the old ladies in this one, especially because they were on the prowl for boyfriends. I also really liked the MMC - he was an inventor and a first grade teacher which is an interesting profession. So it was good but very short and a very quick read. I only wish they were longer!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
No. 14: Slightly Sinful
Slightly Sinful by Mary Balogh
If I didn't love Wulf's story so much, this would be the best book in the series. It is fantastic! Very very funny thanks to the four friends of the FMC and all the hysterical things they say. But the FMC and MMC are funny too. And this book has so many good parts - like when Alleyne first wakes up and sees the ladies, and when they finally catch up to the villan, and most especially when Alleyne decides to go to Lindsey Park and is reunited with his family (and Wulf!) so very good.
If I didn't love Wulf's story so much, this would be the best book in the series. It is fantastic! Very very funny thanks to the four friends of the FMC and all the hysterical things they say. But the FMC and MMC are funny too. And this book has so many good parts - like when Alleyne first wakes up and sees the ladies, and when they finally catch up to the villan, and most especially when Alleyne decides to go to Lindsey Park and is reunited with his family (and Wulf!) so very good.
No. 13: Slightly Tempted
Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh
I love this book, I really do. Although my favorite part comes at the very end when they are driving back from the wedding and see a man standing at the front door. And then the book ends but I know who it is and what happens and I love it. But this book has some issues too. It is kind of harsh on Wulf (who I have strong feelings about) and it doesn't really resolve the brooch issue. And I want to know what happened. But I like Gervase and Morgan both, and so it is good. I think my third favorite in the series.
I love this book, I really do. Although my favorite part comes at the very end when they are driving back from the wedding and see a man standing at the front door. And then the book ends but I know who it is and what happens and I love it. But this book has some issues too. It is kind of harsh on Wulf (who I have strong feelings about) and it doesn't really resolve the brooch issue. And I want to know what happened. But I like Gervase and Morgan both, and so it is good. I think my third favorite in the series.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
No. 12: Dark of Night
Dark of Night by Suzanne Brockmann
I went to the bookstore on my lunch break on Thursday and I discovered a brand new Suzanne Brockmann book had been released and I didn't even know about it! So of course I bought it. It is in the Troubleshooters series. I have to say, I prefer the Navy SEAL books, and this was definitely not one of my favorite books in the series, but it was still pretty good. I like to get more information about the characters from previous stories. It is also nice to get all the loose ends wrapped up. I think she is running out of characters though, there might be only one unmarried repeat character, so unless she wants to start writing about a whole new bunch, I don't know how long this series will go on. But it was good to get Dave's story wrapped up. I always liked him. I was also glad to see a cameo from my all time favorite MMC - Ken Karmody. His book is the best!
I went to the bookstore on my lunch break on Thursday and I discovered a brand new Suzanne Brockmann book had been released and I didn't even know about it! So of course I bought it. It is in the Troubleshooters series. I have to say, I prefer the Navy SEAL books, and this was definitely not one of my favorite books in the series, but it was still pretty good. I like to get more information about the characters from previous stories. It is also nice to get all the loose ends wrapped up. I think she is running out of characters though, there might be only one unmarried repeat character, so unless she wants to start writing about a whole new bunch, I don't know how long this series will go on. But it was good to get Dave's story wrapped up. I always liked him. I was also glad to see a cameo from my all time favorite MMC - Ken Karmody. His book is the best!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
No. 11: Montana Creeds: Logan
Montana Creeds: Logan by Linda Lael Miller
This was a contemporary western/cowboy story. It was good, but I don't know why I keep reading Linda Lael Miller books - its like I am compelled to get a book whenever I see it. Anyway, this is the first of three about three brothers who are estranged but share a farm that they inherited from their father. The FMC is a single mother whose ex-husband (who abandoned her and her two little kids in the Walmart parking lot) is coming back to town. Then she meets Logan and of course there is some mysterious crazy person harassing her, and a bear...anyway, it was okay and I am sure I will read the other two in the series because that is how I am.
This was a contemporary western/cowboy story. It was good, but I don't know why I keep reading Linda Lael Miller books - its like I am compelled to get a book whenever I see it. Anyway, this is the first of three about three brothers who are estranged but share a farm that they inherited from their father. The FMC is a single mother whose ex-husband (who abandoned her and her two little kids in the Walmart parking lot) is coming back to town. Then she meets Logan and of course there is some mysterious crazy person harassing her, and a bear...anyway, it was okay and I am sure I will read the other two in the series because that is how I am.
Monday, February 9, 2009
No. 10: Slightly Dangerous
Slightly Dangerous by Mary Balogh
I did decide to skip ahead to Wulf's story which is awesome and really the best one in the series. I love it on so many levels. The FMC is funny and like a real person with real emotions which is surprisingly hard to come by in a romance novel. The MMC is not funny but he has real emotions, however buried they are. Also, you get more information about the other Bedwyns which is good and you finally get a happy resolution for Wulf. And the thing with the quizzing glass is hysterical. No matter how many times I read that book it completely cracks me up! So it was good.
I can't decide if I want to read the other books in the series or if I want to read the new book I got yesterday or the new book I want to get tomorrow. Choices choices choices.
I did decide to skip ahead to Wulf's story which is awesome and really the best one in the series. I love it on so many levels. The FMC is funny and like a real person with real emotions which is surprisingly hard to come by in a romance novel. The MMC is not funny but he has real emotions, however buried they are. Also, you get more information about the other Bedwyns which is good and you finally get a happy resolution for Wulf. And the thing with the quizzing glass is hysterical. No matter how many times I read that book it completely cracks me up! So it was good.
I can't decide if I want to read the other books in the series or if I want to read the new book I got yesterday or the new book I want to get tomorrow. Choices choices choices.
Friday, February 6, 2009
No. 9: Slightly Wicked
Slightly Wicked by Suzanne Brockmann
The second in the Slightly series, I like it better than the first because it has a little more action. But what I really like about it, is that it gets me closer to the last book in the series, Wulf's book which is by far my favorite. Because it is awesome. So awesome in fact, that I might skip ahead and read it before the others. I have read this series so many times but it is still one of my favorites.
The second in the Slightly series, I like it better than the first because it has a little more action. But what I really like about it, is that it gets me closer to the last book in the series, Wulf's book which is by far my favorite. Because it is awesome. So awesome in fact, that I might skip ahead and read it before the others. I have read this series so many times but it is still one of my favorites.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
No. 8: Slightly Married
Slightly Married by Mary Balogh
I love this series. I mean I really love it. However, this is my least favorite one because I don't really like Aiden Bedwyn. He is kind of annoying. But, reading this book made me excited about reading the rest of them. Especially Wulf's story - which is the best one. I only have 4 more to read until I get to it!
I love this series. I mean I really love it. However, this is my least favorite one because I don't really like Aiden Bedwyn. He is kind of annoying. But, reading this book made me excited about reading the rest of them. Especially Wulf's story - which is the best one. I only have 4 more to read until I get to it!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
No. 7: Hero Undercover
Hero Undercover by Suzanne Brockmann
I found this book when I was trying to organize my bookshelf, I didn't even remember I had it and I have never read it before! It is a re-issue of an older book. Which you can really tell because the MMC spent some time listening to "cassette tapes" which I thought was pretty funny. It was actually a good book, which with these re-issues is kind of hit and miss. The FMC was an artifacts appraiser which is kind of funny because I have recently decided that my next career should be an antiques appraiser. The MMC was CIA who was undercover as her bodyguard. Although, I think realistically they would have had the FBI undercover as the CIA are not technically allowed to operate on US soil, but whatever. It was a good book :)
It was nice to read again. I have been too busy with a sick baby to read much lately. Hopefully though she is almost better so I will have more time to read!
I found this book when I was trying to organize my bookshelf, I didn't even remember I had it and I have never read it before! It is a re-issue of an older book. Which you can really tell because the MMC spent some time listening to "cassette tapes" which I thought was pretty funny. It was actually a good book, which with these re-issues is kind of hit and miss. The FMC was an artifacts appraiser which is kind of funny because I have recently decided that my next career should be an antiques appraiser. The MMC was CIA who was undercover as her bodyguard. Although, I think realistically they would have had the FBI undercover as the CIA are not technically allowed to operate on US soil, but whatever. It was a good book :)
It was nice to read again. I have been too busy with a sick baby to read much lately. Hopefully though she is almost better so I will have more time to read!
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