Sharonm745

Hi Sharon,

That's a great idea!  Amazon in Canada doesn't offer that incentive, but it is a good thing that it is offered somewhere.  Getting a discount on gas is always a great thing! 

 

I don't know if you have heard that Kallypso Masters will be releasing her next book by Christmas!  She had mentioned that it will be offered in at least one location; Amazon, Kindle,Smashwords, etc. but I am not sure if it has been decided exactly.  I am so excited!  I really hope that it is offered at Smashwords. Then I can order it via a PDF file.  Otherwise I hope that she releases the printed book soon...

 

Hey GiGi,

 

   Somebody's Angel is out.  It is almost 400 pages (I love longer books because I read so fast).  The timeline is what happens with Marc & Angel starting around and and after the Aspen trip.  Masters uses an interesting technique because we see some of Damien & Savannah's and Adam & Karla's adventure from a different point of view.  The book fills in a lot of blanks while taking Marc and Angelina on a difficult journey.  I liked it and now I'm waiting again for Luke & Cassie to get to their HEA. 

 

Next week Maya Banks next book in the KGI series is out.  She posted on her blog that this is her longest book to date.  As I said before, I like the longer books because we get more details.  Since Van is my favorite Kelly I can't wait for After the Storm.

It does seem like I'm waiting a lot for the rest of the story. LOL

WooHoo on Christmas Day even!!!

 

A nice gift.  I found a better icon for our "Killer Queen". 

Way to go Barb our favorite killer queen!.  

That said, I know Arnoldo is Gideon's friend and he needs friends but he is the logical choice to go next.  In my humble opinion.

Ladies, 

 

I was willing to help kill off Monica even though I know she isn't the bad guy that everyone believes but I won't help kill off Angus or Clancy.  I believe they are very important to Gideon.  Angus as the surrogate father and, until SD shows us differently, I believe Clancy protected Gideon from the evil Graves and team.

Gideon Cross 76
Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 76
Victor Reyes 76
Cary Taylor 42
Ireland Vidal 39
Angus McLeod 30 + 1 = 31
Benjamin Clancy 27
Arnoldo Ricci 33 - 1 = 32



RIP List

Nathan Barker RIP Gideon Cross
Corinne Giroux R.I.P 02/07/2013 azmich
Anne Lucas R.I.P. 06/07/2013 Rogue
Tatiana Cherlin RIP 7/7/2013 shazScott1980
Deanna Johnson RIP 7/8/13 Barb55
Brett Kline RIP 7/11/13 Barb55
Terence Lucas RIP 7/12/2013 ShazScott1980 and GiGi too
Sam Yimara RIP 7/12/2013 Rogue
Christopher Vidal jr 7/15/2013 ShazScott1980
Jean Francois Giroux RIP 7/16/13 Barb55
Shelley Graves RIP 7/16/13 - jls1216
Richard Michna RIP 7/17/13 ShazScott1980
Daniel 7/21/12 ShazScott1980
Erik RIP 7/22/2013 Barb55
Magdalene RIP 7/24/2013 Barb55
Richard Stanton RIP 7/25/2013 Barb55
Lacey RIP 7/28/2013 azmich
Christine Fields RIP 7/31/2013 azmich
Michael Waters RIP 8/2/13 Barb55
Christopher Vidal Sr RIP 8/4/2013 Barb55
Walter Leaman RIP 8/6/2013 Barb55
Parker Smith RIP 8/17/2013 Barb55
Megumi RIP 8/21/2013 ShazScott1980
Dr Peterson RIP 8/22/2013 ShazScott1980
Scott (Gideon assistant) 08/23/2013 RIP Barb55
Shawna Ellison RIP 08/26/2013 Barb55
Elizabeth Cross Vidal 08/29/2013 ShazScott1980
Steven Ellison RIP 8/30/2013 Barb55
Mark Garrity RIP 9/4/2013 SharonM745
Martin Stanton RIP 9/6/2013 SharonM745
Dr. Travis RIP 9/9/2013 Sheens263
Trey RIP 9/13/2013 ShazScott1980
Monica Stanton RIP 12/25/13 Barb55

Hi ladies!

 

I'm back! And surprised to find this lovely Season's Forum!

 

First, Merry Christmas to you all. Hope you'll have a wonderful time and enjoy the holidays.

 

Second... let's take down Monica

 

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you.

 

I'm ready to take anyone down.  We need to focus on someone. 

Gideon Cross 76
Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 76
Victor Reyes 75
Monica Stanton 15 - 1 = 14
Cary Taylor 42
Ireland Vidal 40
Angus McLeod 25 + 1 = 26
Benjamin Clancy 21
Arnoldo Ricci 29




RIP List

Nathan Barker RIP Gideon Cross
Corinne Giroux R.I.P 02/07/2013 azmich
Anne Lucas R.I.P. 06/07/2013 Rogue
Tatiana Cherlin RIP 7/7/2013 shazScott1980
Deanna Johnson RIP 7/8/13 Barb55
Brett Kline RIP 7/11/13 Barb55
Terence Lucas RIP 7/12/2013 ShazScott1980 and GiGi too
Sam Yimara RIP 7/12/2013 Rogue
Christopher Vidal jr 7/15/2013 ShazScott1980
Jean Francois Giroux RIP 7/16/13 Barb55
Shelley Graves RIP 7/16/13 - jls1216
Richard Michna RIP 7/17/13 ShazScott1980
Daniel 7/21/12 ShazScott1980
Erik RIP 7/22/2013 Barb55
Magdalene RIP 7/24/2013 Barb55
Richard Stanton RIP 7/25/2013 Barb55
Lacey RIP 7/28/2013 azmich
Christine Fields RIP 7/31/2013 azmich
Michael Waters RIP 8/2/13 Barb55
Christopher Vidal Sr RIP 8/4/2013 Barb55
Walter Leaman RIP 8/6/2013 Barb55
Parker Smith RIP 8/17/2013 Barb55
Megumi RIP 8/21/2013 ShazScott1980
Dr Peterson RIP 8/22/2013 ShazScott1980
Scott (Gideon assistant) 08/23/2013 RIP Barb55
Shawna Ellison RIP 08/26/2013 Barb55
Elizabeth Cross Vidal 08/29/2013 ShazScott1980
Steven Ellison RIP 8/30/2013 Barb55
Mark Garrity RIP 9/4/2013 SharonM745
Martin Stanton RIP 9/6/2013 SharonM745
Dr. Travis RIP 9/9/2013 Sheens263
Trey RIP 9/13/2013 ShazScott1980

 

HI Fsumom,

I have been thinking about the mentioning of Corinne touching her neck on several occasions.  Some of the forum members have speculated that she must have worn a "collar" or been "collared".  The act of a person touching his/her neck while in a discussion is also a very real subconscious reference to nervousness.  It would it coincide with a woman touching her hair, or tapping her foot or shaking her leg and such.  All of these responses are subconscious acts that one may use when he/she is nervous.

 

I could see Corinne being entirely nervous when meeting Eva.  Eva managed to snag Gideon which is something that Corinne was never able to truly do.  Corinne got to see firsthand evidence of said fact, when the famous Gideon/Eva kissed was plastered all across the tabloids.  It is just a thought.  We will have to wait and see what Sylvia has to say.   

 

 

It will be interesting to see what the Gideon/Corinne relationship consisted of when Sylvia gets to that part of his history.  Personally I don't think Corinne was "collared" in the strict BDSM sense. 

 

The evidence I found --Sylvia has a hand go to the throat often to show loss or fear.  Eva "My hand went to my throat, my mind torn between the weirdness of how much he new about me." BTY  Eva "My hand went to my throat, my gaze sliding helplessly to Megumi, who watched me with raised eyebrows." RIY  Monica "What? Her hand went to her throat.  Her dilated gaze remained fixed on the Crossfire."  RIY  Monica & Eva talking ""Why? Because he's not rich?" "Yes." Her hand went to her throat." EIY

 

It is possible that Corinne thought about a necklace that Gideon gave her as a gift.  Maybe she knows he didn't think to much about the engagement ring he gave her but a necklace was a special gift. 

 

I also notice that Gideon's love making involves a lot of throat kissing and a couple times he grabs Eva by the throat when he takes her from behind.  My guess is that he did the same with Corinne.  When Gideon discussed submission with Eva he said "Come on, Eva.  You know I don't want to beat you, punish you, hurt you, demean you, or order you around like a pet.  Those aren't needs either of us has."  A typical BDSM relationship would require some of the above for one or the other partner.  When he gave her a ring Gideon told Eva it wasn't bondage but a way to hold onto her. In other words to remind Eva to whom she belongs.

I like the new winter theme of the forum. 

Gideon Cross 75
Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 75
Victor Reyes 75
Monica Stanton 21 - 1 = 20
Cary Taylor 42
Ireland Vidal 40
Angus McLeod 21 + 1 = 22
Benjamin Clancy 22
Arnoldo Ricci 28




RIP List

Nathan Barker RIP Gideon Cross
Corinne Giroux R.I.P 02/07/2013 azmich
Anne Lucas R.I.P. 06/07/2013 Rogue
Tatiana Cherlin RIP 7/7/2013 shazScott1980
Deanna Johnson RIP 7/8/13 Barb55
Brett Kline RIP 7/11/13 Barb55
Terence Lucas RIP 7/12/2013 ShazScott1980 and GiGi too
Sam Yimara RIP 7/12/2013 Rogue
Christopher Vidal jr 7/15/2013 ShazScott1980
Jean Francois Giroux RIP 7/16/13 Barb55
Shelley Graves RIP 7/16/13 - jls1216
Richard Michna RIP 7/17/13 ShazScott1980
Daniel 7/21/12 ShazScott1980
Erik RIP 7/22/2013 Barb55
Magdalene RIP 7/24/2013 Barb55
Richard Stanton RIP 7/25/2013 Barb55
Lacey RIP 7/28/2013 azmich
Christine Fields RIP 7/31/2013 azmich
Michael Waters RIP 8/2/13 Barb55
Christopher Vidal Sr RIP 8/4/2013 Barb55
Walter Leaman RIP 8/6/2013 Barb55
Parker Smith RIP 8/17/2013 Barb55
Megumi RIP 8/21/2013 ShazScott1980
Dr Peterson RIP 8/22/2013 ShazScott1980
Scott (Gideon assistant) 08/23/2013 RIP Barb55
Shawna Ellison RIP 08/26/2013 Barb55
Elizabeth Cross Vidal 08/29/2013 ShazScott1980
Steven Ellison RIP 8/30/2013 Barb55
Mark Garrity RIP 9/4/2013 SharonM745
Martin Stanton RIP 9/6/2013 SharonM745
Dr. Travis RIP 9/9/2013 Sheens263
Trey RIP 9/13/2013 ShazScott1980

Hi, hope you will all have a nice Christmas and new year!

Just a question as I have not been on this forum for a long time... Does anyone know why LN CRONAN does not write anymore? I used to really enjoy her posts and I can't seem to find any recent one which I found quite strange...

Thank you!

 

My guess is she will come back when we start to get snippets or when we start reading CBY.  She is a good facilitator and very knowledgeable.  Many of the long time posters are taking a break waiting for the next chapter.   I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas

 

Oh Sharon, let's be positive for the moment and not think about 'The End', we still have two books to read, a lot to comment here and a tv show to see! Plenty of time till we'll feel sorry.

 

BTW, I think Jack Bauer will be back for a new season

 

I heard the Jack is coming back and that makes me happy.  Touch wasn't very successful even though Fox gave Kieffer Sutherland more time than most new show get.  I suspect they felt they owed him since 24 was so successful.

 

My "The End" referred to the book series.  I know Eva and Gideon will last longer on the TV show (thankfully).  I like reading the story.  It will be a series that I go back to often in the future.

Hi Sharon,

Thank you for your suggestions.  I will have to give them a go in the New Year.  Thus far, all of your recommendations have been stellar!  I am sitting and trying to patiently wait for Maya Bank's next book in the KGI Series.  Thank you for your suggestion of that series.  I don't know if you have a chance to read the final installment of the Colter Legacy Series.  It was really quite touching. 

 

I may have to give a listen to an audio book.  It may help to pass the time while I plan and map out my Christmas baking list.  I just have to be sure that it is only me around while I am busy baking.  Otherwise, it won't just be the gingerbread blushing this year.  Thanks again. 

 

Gigi,  I have the Colter Legacy books but I haven't finished them yet.  I plan on doing that over the Christmas vacation.  (I have two weeks off)

 

I like audio books when I have to travel it passes the time.  Be careful listening to audio books with the windows down.  I shared the Gideon / Eva angry lovemaking on their way to NC with my fellow commuters.  It can be embarrassing when you notice others listening at the red light. 

IS the Kallypso Masters book in the Masters At Arms Rescue Me series?   Love those.  Waiting for  "Somebody's Angel" one to find out more about Marc and Angelina.

 

Yes this is the next part of the Marc and Angelina's story.  It goes back to the problems they had in Denver and how they work it out after Angelina leaves him. 

WOW. Daniel certainly could be Gideon he definitely has the "decadent" locks that Eva describes and of course the EYES ...

 

I like him and he looks good in the long hair.  Some good looking guys can't pull it off but he looks .... good...really good.

I was just thinking...

 

Sylvia gets so much grief about the release dates of her books, she will probably be very happy when Crossfire #5 is on the shelf but I will be sad to let the series go.  As much as I want to read the next chapter I am going to really hate reading the final "The End" on the Gideon/Eva story.

 

I was a big "24" fan and didn't want to see the end of Jack Bauer.  I DVRd the final season and didn't watch it for a long time just to hold onto the series. I feel the same about Gideon & Eva I want the HEA but I don't want the series to end.  Feeling conflicted. 

Regardless of when Captivated is released I know I will read it at least 50 times.  As soon as the release date is announced I will start re-reading (I've lost count of how many times I've read these books) from Bared.  As many times as I've read them I catch something I missed or forgot. 

 

As much as I like this series, I really enjoy the discussions here.  I can't wait for the comments for you all after reading Captivated and the speculation about what will happen in book 5.

One more thing--My kids always give me a couple books for Christmas.  I copied some of the recommendations from here to add to my regular list (a couple of my favs always have a new book out this time of year).  My son always gives me the latest James Paterson (Alex Cross) book plus one or two others and my youngest daughter always gives me the latest Preston & Child book and another.  I love to read and this way I don't buy a book they plan to give me. 

 

Thanks to Barb I let my oldest daughter know if she buys an Amazon gift card from the grocery store it will add to the cents off gas.  Can't go wrong with a gift card and it is less expensive to mail.  This week my book addiction saved me $.30 off per gallon of gas.  I'm going to buy books anyway it is good to get cheaper gas too.

Hi Gigi. 

 

Thanks for keeping the list up to date.  I use your list to update my spreadsheet of books to read.  I will say I read or listened to all of J.D. Robb's "In Death" series over the past two months.  I read a Nora Roberts' book years ago and didn't like it.  I'm not sure why and I don't remember the book but because of that I resisted the "In Death" series even though so many of my friends recommend them all the time.  After SD mentioned Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb in  interviews (and Reflections) I decided to give it a go.  I used one of my audible credits and listened to the book and became hooked. 

 

There are some similarities between Roarke & Gideon- rich beyond belief, very successful in business, hot, hot, hot, loves his wife and beautiful to look at.  If for not other reason, that alone is worth the time reading the books. 

 

Eve and Eva have similar names and over came an abusive childhood but they are very different as adults. 

 

If you love a good mystery/crime novel mixed with a hot romance these books are worth reading. 

 

As an aside, if you like audio books I found that Kindle will add the audio version on some books for cheap.  It is less expensive to buy the kindle/audio bundle then the audio alone.  I like to highlight and make notes while I'm reading my favorite series so I buy the Kindle or Nook books.  I like to listen to the audio on my ride to work and while cleaning.  The audio adds a lot to the book especially when there is a good narrator.