The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
This is the book I have been waiting for, the one about Adam Black. He has been a recurring character in this series, sometimes bad, sometimes good. This book is about what happens when after he is forced to do some crazy faery thing to save Daegus and as a result he looses his power and also the Fae queen makes him human-ish and also invisible. But, luckily for him there is a woman in Cincinatti who is a sidhe-seer, which, if you remember from the Fever series, is a person who can see the Fae. Because Adam is not invisible to a sidhe-seer. So anyway, they fall in lust/love blah blah blah, go to Scotland, blah blah blah, meet the MacKeltars, vanquish their enemy, Adam disapears, FMC falls into a deep depression blah blah blah. But lucky for everyone, Adam comes back and they get married and live happily ever after. Hooray!
I don't know if there are going to be more books in this series. In one of the books the author references a plan of Queen Aiboheal regarding making a certain number of MacKelter druids live in the present (instead of the past where they belong) so maybe this is going to be connected to the fever series? I recall a character called Christian MacKeltar and a reference to his uncles who are druids (Drustan and Daegus perhaps?) I don't know. Maybe I will have to check the internets.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
No. 27: Spell of the Highlander
Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
This book is shockingly similar to the other books in this series by this author. However, in this one, the MMC is a 9th century MacKeltar who has been trapped in a mirror! That is different! Also sometimes he has to go back into the mirror against his will at inopportune times, which is funny.
This book is shockingly similar to the other books in this series by this author. However, in this one, the MMC is a 9th century MacKeltar who has been trapped in a mirror! That is different! Also sometimes he has to go back into the mirror against his will at inopportune times, which is funny.
Friday, March 20, 2009
No. 26: The Dark Highlander
The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
This is another one - time travel? Check. Super hot Scottish guy? Check. Druids? Check. Super hot guy worried that FMC won't like him? Check. FMC unable to resist super hot guy? Check.
The twist in this one is that the guy is essentially possessed by the souls of evil druids. But he can be saved by the love of a good woman (and fairys). I liked it though, I like all of these books even though they are WAY more graphic than my usual books. With very, um, descriptive language. But the stories are really good, so it isn't too bad. Not for reading at work on my lunch break though. I tend to blush and I don't want to say why :)
This is another one - time travel? Check. Super hot Scottish guy? Check. Druids? Check. Super hot guy worried that FMC won't like him? Check. FMC unable to resist super hot guy? Check.
The twist in this one is that the guy is essentially possessed by the souls of evil druids. But he can be saved by the love of a good woman (and fairys). I liked it though, I like all of these books even though they are WAY more graphic than my usual books. With very, um, descriptive language. But the stories are really good, so it isn't too bad. Not for reading at work on my lunch break though. I tend to blush and I don't want to say why :)
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
No. 25: Kiss of the Highlander
Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
This one is funny and also a little sad and mysterious. I thought it was great! I really really liked the part where the MMC is in the future. He is hysterically funny and I very much enjoyed the shopping chapter. I also liked the FMC and how tenacious and stubborn she was. The secondary love interest between the Dad and Nell is very sweet and romantic also. I guess I liked everything about this book! Better than the last one and I am excited to read the next with Drustan's twin brother Daegus who is bad.
This one is funny and also a little sad and mysterious. I thought it was great! I really really liked the part where the MMC is in the future. He is hysterically funny and I very much enjoyed the shopping chapter. I also liked the FMC and how tenacious and stubborn she was. The secondary love interest between the Dad and Nell is very sweet and romantic also. I guess I liked everything about this book! Better than the last one and I am excited to read the next with Drustan's twin brother Daegus who is bad.
No. 24: To Tame a Highland Warrior
To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning
I have read like 4 of these books in a row without posting, so I am kind of confused about which is which. But if I recall correctly this is the one where the MMC is a secret berserker. Which is awesome. I liked a lot of parts of this book - the way that the FMC finds the MMC is awesome, the dad and the brothers are super funny and cute, I like how aggrevated the MMC got the whole time, I liked the reunion. So it was really good!
I have read like 4 of these books in a row without posting, so I am kind of confused about which is which. But if I recall correctly this is the one where the MMC is a secret berserker. Which is awesome. I liked a lot of parts of this book - the way that the FMC finds the MMC is awesome, the dad and the brothers are super funny and cute, I like how aggrevated the MMC got the whole time, I liked the reunion. So it was really good!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
No. 23: Beyond the Highland Mist
Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
So, it turns out that I have essentially every book this author has ever written. I am so glad that I organized all my books so I found that out before I went out and bought a bunch. Organization! Its amazing!
This book has many good things, for example, super foxy MMC, time traveling, the Scottish highlands. But it also has some annoying things, irritating and irrational FMC, stupid Adam Black (although I vaguely remember that he has his own book so he must get less stupid over time). So clearly I am going to read all of her books now.
So, it turns out that I have essentially every book this author has ever written. I am so glad that I organized all my books so I found that out before I went out and bought a bunch. Organization! Its amazing!
This book has many good things, for example, super foxy MMC, time traveling, the Scottish highlands. But it also has some annoying things, irritating and irrational FMC, stupid Adam Black (although I vaguely remember that he has his own book so he must get less stupid over time). So clearly I am going to read all of her books now.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
No. 22: FaeFever
FaeFever by Karen Marie Moning
The first time I read this book I was super pissed because I thought it was going to be the last in the series but instead of getting some resolution the book ended at a critically suspenseful place and there was no resolution whatsoever. But now I can appreciate that there are more books to come and that is always good. Although I wish they would come out faster. I am going to have to re-read these three again whenever the next one comes out because I will have forgotten the details by then!
I liked this book because there was more about Christian MacKelter who I think might be a viable love interest for Mac and because I think there is a connection to some of the authors other books which I also enjoyed and now I think I should re-read to check.
The first time I read this book I was super pissed because I thought it was going to be the last in the series but instead of getting some resolution the book ended at a critically suspenseful place and there was no resolution whatsoever. But now I can appreciate that there are more books to come and that is always good. Although I wish they would come out faster. I am going to have to re-read these three again whenever the next one comes out because I will have forgotten the details by then!
I liked this book because there was more about Christian MacKelter who I think might be a viable love interest for Mac and because I think there is a connection to some of the authors other books which I also enjoyed and now I think I should re-read to check.
No. 21: DarkFever
DarkFever by Karen Marie Moning
This is the second in the series. I think I like it best although it also has several chapters of grossness involving a fake vampire who is rotting in parts. Very disgusting. It also had a lot more of the tension between Mac and Barrons which is interesting. Mostly because I don't know if I think it is a good idea and I would need more information about Barrons before I could make an opinion. Not that my opinion matters :)
This is the second in the series. I think I like it best although it also has several chapters of grossness involving a fake vampire who is rotting in parts. Very disgusting. It also had a lot more of the tension between Mac and Barrons which is interesting. Mostly because I don't know if I think it is a good idea and I would need more information about Barrons before I could make an opinion. Not that my opinion matters :)
No. 20: DarkFever
DarkFever by Karen Marie Moning
This is the first in the Fever series which is about a woman who goes to Ireland to try and solve her sister's murder and it turns out there are bad things happening and that she can see the Fae and all kind of other mystical nonsense. It is a good book, and a good series, but it is quite a bit different than the books I usually read. It is certainly not a romance, more of a mystery I guess.
I had read these before but out of order. There are at least two more in the series, I think the next comes out in August.
This is the first in the Fever series which is about a woman who goes to Ireland to try and solve her sister's murder and it turns out there are bad things happening and that she can see the Fae and all kind of other mystical nonsense. It is a good book, and a good series, but it is quite a bit different than the books I usually read. It is certainly not a romance, more of a mystery I guess.
I had read these before but out of order. There are at least two more in the series, I think the next comes out in August.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
No. 19: Simply Magic
Simply Magic by Mary Balogh
This is another great Mary Balogh book in the Simply Series. This is the story of Susanna and Peter (which I think is kind of a lame name for a MMC) but they mostly refer to him as Viscount Whitleaf which is much better.
I like this book because I really like the MMC because he is funny! The whole relationship between the two is funny and there are so many good lines. Of course I can't remember any of them now :) The other thing I liked was the FMC's reunion with her estranged family - the grandparents cracked me up.
What I didn't like about this book is the MMC's mother. I don't think she got her just desserts. And that is irritating. I like my books to have perfectly happy endings.
This is another great Mary Balogh book in the Simply Series. This is the story of Susanna and Peter (which I think is kind of a lame name for a MMC) but they mostly refer to him as Viscount Whitleaf which is much better.
I like this book because I really like the MMC because he is funny! The whole relationship between the two is funny and there are so many good lines. Of course I can't remember any of them now :) The other thing I liked was the FMC's reunion with her estranged family - the grandparents cracked me up.
What I didn't like about this book is the MMC's mother. I don't think she got her just desserts. And that is irritating. I like my books to have perfectly happy endings.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
No. 18: Simply Perfect
Simply Perfect by Mary Balogh
I have been on a huge Mary Balogh kick lately I guess. I remembered how good the Simply series was, especially this one.
Miss Martin has been a recurring character in the Slightly series and in the rest of this series. I am very very glad that she got a happy ending. It is particularly sweet that she ended up with a titled gentlemen (as they say) especially an heir to a dukedom.
Now I imagine I will have to read the rest of this series - the first two books. Although I might be too busy sewing this weekend to read :)
I have been on a huge Mary Balogh kick lately I guess. I remembered how good the Simply series was, especially this one.
Miss Martin has been a recurring character in the Slightly series and in the rest of this series. I am very very glad that she got a happy ending. It is particularly sweet that she ended up with a titled gentlemen (as they say) especially an heir to a dukedom.
Now I imagine I will have to read the rest of this series - the first two books. Although I might be too busy sewing this weekend to read :)
No. 17: First Comes Marriage
First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh
This is the first book in a brand spanking new series by one of my favorite authors! I am so excited!!! It was great, and I can't wait for the rest. There should be at least 4 total - at least that is what I can tell from amazon.com. One book for each of the Huxtable sisters and brother. The only thing I don't like is that their last name is Huxtable which makes me think of the Cosby Show.
This is the story of the second oldest sister Vanessa (Nessie). She is a widow and had been living with her husband's family. Her two sisters and younger brother lived nearby in a small town. One day, out of nowhere, a Viscount shows up and tells the family that the brother has just interited a title and he has to move to his new estate to learn how to be an Earl. I thought this was FANTASTIC! How exciting it would be to find out that your family is suddenly super rich and your brother is an Earl!
Anyway, this Viscount decides he should marry one of the sisters and Vanessa proposes to him to save her oldest sister (who may or may not be in love with someone else) and it is pretty funny. She is allegedly kind of plain, but she is funny and although he says he dislikes her and is annoyed by her he is attracted to her and they eventually fall in love - of course.
So the next book comes out at the end of the month I think, I can't wait!!!
This is the first book in a brand spanking new series by one of my favorite authors! I am so excited!!! It was great, and I can't wait for the rest. There should be at least 4 total - at least that is what I can tell from amazon.com. One book for each of the Huxtable sisters and brother. The only thing I don't like is that their last name is Huxtable which makes me think of the Cosby Show.
This is the story of the second oldest sister Vanessa (Nessie). She is a widow and had been living with her husband's family. Her two sisters and younger brother lived nearby in a small town. One day, out of nowhere, a Viscount shows up and tells the family that the brother has just interited a title and he has to move to his new estate to learn how to be an Earl. I thought this was FANTASTIC! How exciting it would be to find out that your family is suddenly super rich and your brother is an Earl!
Anyway, this Viscount decides he should marry one of the sisters and Vanessa proposes to him to save her oldest sister (who may or may not be in love with someone else) and it is pretty funny. She is allegedly kind of plain, but she is funny and although he says he dislikes her and is annoyed by her he is attracted to her and they eventually fall in love - of course.
So the next book comes out at the end of the month I think, I can't wait!!!
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