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Monday, April 5, 2010

What are you Reading Monday? April 5, 2010


This meme starts at One Person's Journey Through A World of Books!

I got to visit a few blogs this week for this meme for the Top Ten meme and for Friday's Blog Hop meme.  Wish I had more time

My circumstances are pretty much the same as last week: lots of books to review; two interviews with Giveaways to prepare and at least three other Giveaways to post soon.  *Sigh*

Finished:



PB:  Death Mill Mansion - A Lighthearted Comehy by Will Hartzell-Baird. This was fun to read something so different and bizarre. Book provided by author.  Giveaway of three copies plus my copy for review coming up soon.


 Kindle2 -  Stopping Time Part 1 by Melissa Marr
I needed a quick read the other day so I read this
which was a free Kindle read.
It is really 3 or 4 chapters so next I will have to read Part 2.
An exciting e-story original sequel to INK EXCHANGE! Leslie walked away from the Dark Court, determined to reclaim her life and live it on her own terms-even if it meant leaving behind the two faeries who love her. She knows Niall and Irial watch over her, and she would give almost anything to keep them from hurting. But she resists the pull to be with either one of them. Someone knows about Leslie-s past, however, and is intent on using her to reach the fey. And he doesn't care who gets hurt.

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Currently reading:

PB: The Highest Stakes by Emery Lee.
I am 70% complete on this. A fine historical with lots of horse racing history! 
Review (with Giveaway of the ARC copy provided by Sourcebooks) to be posted around the first week of April.
The breathtaking origins of thoroughbred horse racing
A tale of drama, danger, thwarted love, and retribution set in the high stakes gentleman’s world of 18th century horse racing, where fortunes could be won… and lost…
She’s lonely and neglected, but she knows horses…
Charlotte Wallace is orphaned and alone until a sympathetic stable boy takes her under his wing and teaches her everything about thoroughbred racing. In the process, the two discover in each other a love destined to be thwarted at every turn…
If only he could, he’d take her away with him forever…
Robert Devington has tried everything to persuade Charlotte’s uncle to allow them to marry. Then an ill-fated friendship, a scandal in the making, and one desperate act of folly rob them of their love and his livelihood… Dead set on retribution, all Robert’s hopes are hanging on one small horse—his only chance to reclaim his land, his dignity, and his love, against all odds…

PB (and Audible):  The 8th Confession by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro.
I have this in print to read from Hachette but to speed things along I have just started to listen to it on Audible.
Someone is killing the richest people in the city—and it's the Women's Murder Club's scariest investigation ever.
APPEARANCES CAN BE DECEIVING
At the party of the year, San Francisco's most glamorous millionaires mingle...while someone is watching—waiting for a chance to take vengeance on Isa and Ethan Bailey, the city's most celebrated couple. Finally, the killer pinpoints the ideal moment, and it's the perfect murder.
BUT THE TRUTH CAN BE DEADLY
While Detective Lindsay Boxer investigates the high-profile killings, someone else is found brutally executed—a preacher with a message of hope for the homeless. His death nearly falls through the cracks, but reporter Cindy Thomas hears about it and soon discovers the victim may not have been quite as saintly as everyone thought.
LET THE CONFESSIONS BEGIN
As the hunt for two criminals tests the limits of the Women's Murder Club, Lindsay sees sparks fly between Cindy and Lindsay's partner, Detective Rich Conklin. The Women's Murder Club now faces its toughest challenge: Will love destroy all that four friends have built? James Patterson serves up a double dose of speed-charged twists and shocking revelations.

Kindle2: King of Swords -A Dom for Christmas by Antonio Tiranth.
I am 40% along on this very fast paced, sexy read.
Lilyrose Munroe has always felt something was missing from her life and on Christmas, she finds that her old teenage crush, Sebastian Alexander, a Dominate is just the one to give it to her.


Audio CD - No audio but have The 8th Confession on Audible to listen to this week. Last week I listened to my Easter Choir songs.  :)


Same old story:  This week I am again committed to writing more reviews!  It could happen!

Upcoming books:

God Never Blinks - 50 Lessons for Life's Little Detours by Regina Brett
Review and Hachette Giveaway to be posted soon.

Traction - Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman
Print Book reading and reviewing for YGR Reviews.
I have three businesses - I wonder why they asked if I wanted to review this one. :o)

The Guise of a Gentleman [The Rogue Heart Series] by Donna Hatch.
I saw this on the review list and couldn't resist!

Uncertain Magic by Laura Kindale -
This is a re-release by Sourcebooks. I can do a giveaway for this ARC too at the end of April or beginning of May.

10 comments:

  1. "THe Highest Stakes" sounds very interesting. I'll take a look at my library. I'm in a historical fiction mode at the moment, reading "Her Mother's Hope" by Francine Rivers, which starts out at the turn of the 20th century in Switzerland, enroute to California and a few generations later. It's her first full-length novel since '03 and the story is based on her own family heritage. Very enjoyable.

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  2. Death Mill Mansion looks like a fun, quirky read. Happy reading this week.

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  3. I have The Highest Stakes on my TBR pile. I did read 8th Confession and I enjoyed God Never Blinks. Have a wonderful week reading. If you get a chance, stop by, my Monday is here: http://www.rundpinne.com/2010/04/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-5-april.html

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  4. I love James Patterson and read anything by him. I also read historical fiction so have put The Highest Stakes on my TBR pile.

    Enjoy your reading week!

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  5. I won God Never Blinks. Can't wait to read it.

    You've got some interesting books there. Enjoy!

    Lynne's Book Reviews

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  6. I love your reads you have lined up - they remind me of the way I read - all over the genre map :)

    Have a great time reading them!

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  7. I can't wait the read the 8th Confession.

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  8. These all look really good, and I'm a big fan of the Women's Murder Club. Haven't read this one!

    Here's mine:

    http://laurel-rain-snow.blogspot.com/2010/04/its-monday-what-are-you-reading.html

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  9. Thanks all for commenting!
    Liz - I did like The Highest Stakes. Her Mother's Hope sounds good - enjoy!

    Zia- Quirky - Yes. You can enter to win one of three copies. http://marthasbookshelf.blogspot.com/2010/04/review-and-giveaway-death-mill-mansion.html

    Alexandra - Reading makes me happy. Thanks.

    Jennifer - I see we have some of the same books! I'll check your list soon.

    Stephanie - The Highest Stakes was good! I have read all the Women's Murder Club series and many other JP books. Good author. :)

    Lynne - Congrats on your win! I look forward to reading it too - end of this week.

    Sheila - Yep - all over the genre map is right.

    Gwen - start reading 8th Confession and read along on Twitter. It is fun! (See new post on 4/7)

    Laurel-Rain - JP is working on #9 and there is a chance to win an ARC at his website. I'll be by to visit soon!

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