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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week.  It’s a great post to organise yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment, and er… add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started with J Kaye’s Blog   and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date. And here we are!

What Did I Read This Last Week?

Would Like to Meet by Rachel Winters

Romantic Comedy

A series of romantic comedy meet-cutes executed by a bumbling woman trying to get a screenwriter through writer’s block has her reassessing what she really wants in life and love.  It was funny, but could also get tedious because she was so oblivious at times.

Forgotten Sea by Virginia Kantra

#5 Children of the Sea

Paranormal Romance

It was a great standalone story, but for a series finale, I wanted more closure to the series.

Expeditions, Estimation, and Other Dangerous Pastimes by Lyn Gala, Narrated by John Solo

#4 Claimings

M/M Sci-Fi Romance

The finale to Ondre and Liam’s story arc was all that it should be.  They conquered linguistics and trade and now cemented their relationship.  I am glad there is more in this story world.

Newly Wed and Slightly Dead by Danielle Garrett

#1 A Touch of Magic

Cozy Mystery, Paranormal

Set in the author’s Beechwood Harbor world, loved meeting Anastasia the wedding planner and her cast of characters who help solve a mystery.

A Madness of Sunshine by Nalini Singh

Thriller, Romantic Suspense

Amazing job crafting a small village thriller that dazzled and left me flipping pages madly.

Wedding Bells and Deadly Spells by Danielle Garrett, Narrated by Amanda Ronconi

#3 A Touch of Magic

Cozy Mystery, Paranormal

Loved seeing Anastasia come into her own and settle things with her sister and boyfriend.  Felt like a final book and, if it was, I still loved it.

Siren’s Song by Karen Chance, Narrated by Joyce Bean

#4.6 Dorina Basarab, a John Pritkin story

Urban Fantasy

Crazy, zany and off the hook!  Loved it.

WHAT AM I READING NOW?

The Bridge to Belle Island by Julie Klassen

Historical Romance, Inspirational Romance

WHAT WILL I READ NEXT?

Christmas in Silver Springs by Brenda Novak

#6 Silver Springs

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week.  It’s a great post to organise yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment, and er… add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started with J Kaye’s Blog   and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date. And here we are!

What Did I Read This Last Week?

Siren’s Song by Karen Chance

#4.5 Dorina Basarab

Urban Fantasy

This is the flip side of the Dragon’s Claw story with Dory as the narrator.  Now, we get John Pritkin narrating his side of the action-packed excitement that hit magical Hong Kong interspersed with dips into his past that I loved.

The Trouble With Tigers by Gail Koger

#2 Shenanigans

Urban Fantasy

She talks to the animals, she rescues the animals, and now she’s taking on terrorists and convincing her parents that her new love interest should remain healthy and intact.  Fun times!

Witch Way Home by Danielle Garrett

#4 Beechwood Harbor Magic Mystery

Paranormal Cozy Mystery

On trial to get back her reputation, her potion’s license, and now her big break is blown up by murder.  Another entertaining time with Holly and the gang.

Snowed in at Hartfield by Maria Grace

Historical Romance, Austenesque

Clever and sweet this romance brings together three Austen novel sequels in one- P&P, Emma, and Persuasion- when several of the characters come together during a snowstorm at Hartfield and the Colonel and Miss Elliott have more than snow on the mind.

Betwixt By Danielle Garrett

A Beechwood Harbor Collection

Paranormal Cozy Mysteries

This collection brings together several short stories and novellas from both Beechwood Harbor series.  Some are holiday-themed and a few are prequels/origin stories.  I had a good time reading each one.

Haunted House Murder by Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, and Barbara Ross

Cozy Mysteries

#25.7 Lucy Stone Mystery, #.5 Hailey Powell, #7.5 Maine Clambake mystery

Three novella-length standalone cozies with a Halloween theme.  The Maine Clambake story was the best with characters, setting, and development though the others weren’t bad.

Bakeshop at Pumpkin and Spice by Donna Kauffman, Allyson Charles, and Kate Angell

Contemporary Romance, Holiday

All three stories centered around the bakeshop where magical cookies helped people find true love.  All three stories were sweet, but the last was just the right amount of development in a friends to lovers romance.

WHAT AM I READING NOW?

Lucky Witch by Danielle Garrett

#5 Beechwood Harbor Magic Mystery

Cozy Mystery

WHAT WILL I READ NEXT?

The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week.  It’s a great post to organise yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment, and er… add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started with J Kaye’s Blog   and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date. And here we are!

What Did I Read This Last Week?

Death in Focus by Anne Perry

#1 Elena Standish

Historical Mystery

Great start to a spy series set at the dawn of WWII.

Twice the Witch by Danielle Garrett

#2 Beechwood Harbor Magic mysteries

Paranormal Cozy Mysteries

Holly is feeling some jealousy, but then gets distracted with murder.  Love the paranormal group up at the Beechwood Mansion.

How to Love a Duke in Ten Days by Kerrigan Bryne

#1 Devil You Know

Historical Romance

She’s a brainy beauty and he’s a gentle-hearted beast.  Both have dark secrets, but discover that they want their marriage of convenience to work.

Polite Society by Mahesh Rao, narrated by Deepti Gupta

Women’s Fiction, World Lit

This modern retelling of Austen’s Emma set in India was full of culture, sparkle and color.  I wanted a little bit more from the characters, but it was a fun story.

Witch Slapped by Danielle Garrett

#3 Beechwood Harbor Magic Mystery

Holly meets the parents and the vampire mob.  Guess which one she finds less dangerous?  I was a little irked with Holly in this one, but still enjoyed it in the end.

Sixx by Cara Bristol

#4 Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides

Sci-Fi Romance

Charming and sexy, quick SFR read!

Fallen by Rebecca Zanetti

#2 Deep Ops

Romantic Suspense

Not so keen on the heroine, but enjoyed the overall suspense and series story.

Death Comes to Bath by Catherine Lloyd, narrated by Cat Gould

#6 Kurland St. Mary Mystery

Historical Cozy Mystery

Regency manners meets Holmes and Watson in this sparkling husband and wife detecting team set in Austen’s Regency England.  Some draggy spots, but overall an engaging mystery and cast of characters.

The Visitor by Amanda Stevens

#4 Graveyard Queen

Urban Fantasy

Amelia is with Devlin now, but senses the cracks that are widening between them as they both keep secrets.  Meanwhile, she is being haunted by a chilling ghost leading her to a graveyard of mass suicides.  Compelling and atmospheric though slow starter on this one.

T-Minus by Shannon Greenland

YA Thriller

America’s First Daughter and her friends are on a countdown to stop a terrorist group and keep her family safe.  Lots of twists and action-packed pace!

Archangel’s War by Nalini Singh

#12 Guild Hunter

Urban Fantasy

Worth the wait!  Incredible smashing finish to this series arc.

WHAT AM I READING NOW?

Save Your Breath by Melinda Leigh

# 6 Morgan Dane

Romantic Suspense

WHAT WILL I READ NEXT?

Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop

#5 The Others