GiGi

Hi

I have emailed cosmos and they have emailed me back they told me that the department who deals I the e books will get back to me and explain what has gone on if their was something wrong with the books then you would think they would pick up on that months ago on wait until the book is due to go out that is so stupid what is really going on with this book

 

 

Looks like Amazon changed the date for paperback too. I emailed them a couple of days ago to see if the paperback was releasing later and this is what I got in reply:

 

Hello,

I'm sorry for the disappointment you had regarding the release date of the kindle book "Aftershock (Cosmo Red-Hot Reads from Harlequin)." That's something we don't want our customers to experience.

As per your concern, I've checked and found that the book had some formatting errors so the publisher of the book "Cosmo Red Hot Reads from Harlequin" delayed the delivery of the book from November 12 to March 11, 2014. I apologize for the inconvenience caused.

Further, I've also escalated this issue to our kindle publishing team and I can assure you that this issue will be corrected soon.

One of our aims at Amazon.com is to provide a convenient and efficient service; in this case, we haven't met that standard. I'm truly sorry, and I hope you'll give us another chance in the future.

I realize this experience hasn't been as positive as you'd hoped, but I hope you'll consider this an isolated incident and give us another chance in the future.

I hope this helps. We look forward to see you again soon.

 

 

I love Amazon. Their customer service is always great. Obviously it's not their fault the book is delayed.

I tried emailing Cosmo also, but I got an auto response, generic, that they are so backed up w emails that they couldn't respond. Nice, huh? I tired Cosmo and Harlequin. Auto reply from both.

 

Hi Tbidwell & Nathalia,

If either of you ladies or any of the other ladies in the forum get a chance, you might want to try and give the publishing companies a phone call, to let them know that the delay of the book, is unacceptable.  If you actually call or write a letter, it forces executives from the publishing companies to put someone on the phone or to actually sit and open letters.

 

Phone calls and actual physical mail has to be recorded and documented, which ensures that a person's complaint is actually being recorded.  Unfortunately, some companies do not deal with incoming emails in the same way.  There have been several documented cases, in Canada, where companies have reprimanded for "dumping" emails (i.e. not recording or responding to said emails appropriately, or dealing with the issue in the complaint email).  I would think that the same situation may have occurred in the US as well, if not other countries.  

Gideon Cross 67
Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 67
Victor Reyes 66
Monica Stanton 29+1=30
Cary Taylor 48-1=47
Ireland Vidal 52
Angus McLeod 28
Benjamin Clancy 24
Arnoldo Ricci 19

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

 

Gideon Cross 67
Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 67
Victor Reyes 66-1=65

Monica Stanton 30+1=31
Cary Taylor 48
Ireland Vidal 52
Angus McLeod 29
Benjamin Clancy 23

Arnoldo Ricci 18
 

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 lady's I know a lot of you are not very happy at the mo with the back date of aftershock I am one of them not happy at all if you go to the front of your afterburn book you will get the address web site address to write emails to them I think it is very unfair for them to say aftershock would be out on the 12th nov and we the readers have been waiting months for this book then put a new release date for the march 14 they are not thing how we the readers will be upset by what they are doing to sylvia herself and her fans

That's a good idea Tbidwell. 

Gideon Cross 67

Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 67

Victor Reyes 66

Monica Stanton 30+1=31

Cary Taylor 49-1=48

Ireland Vidal  52

Angus McLeod 29

Benjamin Clancy 22

Arnoldo Ricci 18

 

 

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

 

Read it.  It is good but not as good as the first 2.

Hi GLH,

I just picked up a copy of Beautiful Bast*rd at drugstore.  One of my relatives is a senior, so I got a really good discount.    Is the series worth reading?  Hopefully I will be able to find the other books in the series and get them at a really good discount as well.  I love a good discount!  

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to let the ladies in the forum know that Maya Banks latest book:  Colters' Gift has just been released.  It also includes the never-released novella  "Colters' Legacy has also been included  in the printed version.

 

I am in the process of reading it, and thus far, it isn't bad.  I like the characters in this book.  The storyline also seems interesting.  If anyone else finishes reading it, let me know what you think.  Thanks ladies.

 

GiGi 

Hi GiGi, I just did some research on Google & found...www.hongkiat.com. This site offers the top 20 Canadian sites for downloading free e-books. I hope this helps & good luck. Talk to you soon. Please let me know if this was helpful. (no rush...take your time, I would just like to know if this site worked out). Thank you.

Hi Dgcaffeine,

Thank yo for the information.  When  I get a chance, I will start checking out the websites to see if any of them are compatable.  Thanks again.

 

GiGi 

GiGi,

 

   Thanks for keeping the list up to date.  I know I'll never get through them all...at least not while I'm working full-time...but I like having the list to check before I start my next book.

 

I rec'd an email from Kallypso Masters the next Rescue Me book will be out in December.  Somebody's Angel.  She can't give an exact date because she is self published but it will be out before Christmas.

 

Maya Banks' After The Storm release date was changed to 1/7 due to the holiday (she thinks).  She said they didn't give her an explanation. 

Hi Sharon,

You are welcome.   

 

Thanks for the information about Kallypso Masters.  I am so excited about the next release...!!  :D

 

Kallypso Masters has written a great series!!  I wasn't expecting to like it, but thus far, it has been fantastic!!   

 

She took a lot of care in her research and her characters feel so real!  I felt like I was really in the moment when I was reading her books....ok, I could gush and gush and gush...but the even better news is the the book will be coming out in December!!  Yea! 

 

Now I have something to look forward to.

 

GiGi 

Love all this debate and theories about Brett just like old times but I'm "standing by my man!!"

You are too hillarious Sscrph.  Your postings always make me smile.  

More questions to throw out there, how did Corrine reconnect with the Vidal family?

 

Did Lizzie re-establish contact with Corrine as soon as Gideon appeared to have gotten back together with Corrine? Maybe Lizzie was hoping Corrine could be the means by which Lizzie could bridge the estrangement with her son? Has Lizzie been pulling for Corrine all along? Or did Lizzie suddenly turn pro-Corrine after Eva confronted Lizzie about having been a bad mother? As the saying goes, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend" -- and so as Eva's enemy, Corrine was now Lizzie's friend?

 

Or was Corrine the one who first re-established contact with Gideon's family? And if so, when? Soon after Corrine came back to New York? Or was it when Gideon started taking her out? Or when he cut her off by telling Corrine the two of them should not spend time together anymore? Has Corrine been trying any means possible to get close to Gideon, desperation that included getting close to his family, even though he barely talked to his relatives? Part of her stalking?

 

Avid Reader is right - questions like this go to Lizzie's state of mind. Why was Lizzie at the hospital, and why did she call Gideon? What was Lizzie hoping to accomplish on Corrine's behalf?

Hi Hotreads,

I read your posting and I wonder if it would make any difference what-so -ever?  Gideon had close to no relationship with his mother and he certainly hasn't taken or sought counsel from his mother.  So what difference would it make if Corinne was friends, sought out a friendship with Elizabeth Vidal or even if Elizabeth Vidal sought out a friendship with Corinne? 

 

If anything, Corinne accepting a friendship with Elizabeth Vidal would have put a strain on her potential budding relationship with Gideon.  Gideon clearly dislikes his mother and stays clear of the remaining family members (several references were made in the first two books). 

 

Surely Corinne couldn't have been that obtuse in not recognizing a very strained relationship between him and his mother?  What does everyone think? 

Afterburn in March ????? That's ridiculous that book is only a few pages long lol!!! I'm sorry to say I'd that's the case we won't see CBY until June 2014. .

Hi Sscrph,

You and the other forum members can call Penguin Publishing to express your dislike of the delay of the various book release dates.  I am sure that if they field enough unhappy calls, they may decide to change their minds about the release dates.

 

I am not sure who is publishing the Afterburn/Aftershock books, but it might be worth investigating to see if it is a sister-company of Penguin, or something.  A phone call or two, or ten thousand, may make the executives decide speed up the release dates.   It is just a thought. 

sscrph,  

 

I know you have always been pro Brett but I don't agree as you know.

 

I don't know how Brett can't know about it.  We know the original video was taken to document Six Nineths rise to fame.  The cameras were put in place to document the behind the scenes activities with their knowledge.  Sam Y had to show the film to the group at some point and Brett had to comment on his "activities with Eva".  My guess is he didn't know that Sam put the "real" Golden video together but if Sam is marketing the video, how is it that Brett hasn't heard anything about it.  Don't you think Sam would try to sell it to Brett and/or the group first.  If nothing else Brett could have given Eva a heads up about what was on the original tape.   

I agree Sharon. 

What has always interested me, in RIY when Eva confronts Elizabeth in the restaurant she tells Eva she had 2 doctors examine Gideon and I don't think we ever have been told who that 2nd doctor.  So is there someone out there that knows and lied too? And of course she said that Chris Jr said nothing happened but he was 5 or 6 so how accurate can that be about something so important.    

 

Just saying I think there is more to be revealed about this  .............

 

Just saying ..........

Hi Fsumom,

You are correct.  We were never told who the second doctor was, that examined Gideon.  So it does leave a lot of unanswered questions:  Did the doctor see signs of abuse?  Did he say something to Dr. Lucas?  Did he cover up the abuse?  Did he take a bribe or was hushed into not reporting his/her findings to CPS or the Police? 

Gideon Cross 67

Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 66

Victor Reyes 66

Monica Stanton 30+1=31

Cary Taylor 50-1=49

Ireland Vidal  51

Angus McLeod 29

Benjamin Clancy 22

Arnoldo Ricci 19

 

 

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

 

Love those songs Strawberry and Hotreads

I like this new one from Katy Perry

Unconditionally :

Oh no, did I get too close?

Oh, did I almost see

What's really on the inside?

All your insecurities

All the dirty laundry

Never made me blink one time

Unconditional, unconditionally

I will love you unconditionally

There is no fear now

Let go and just be free

I will love you unconditionally

So come just as you are to me

Don't need apologies

Know that you are all worthy

I'll take your bad days with your good

Walk through the storm I would

I do it all because I love you

I love you l love you

Unconditional, unconditionally

I will love you unconditionally

There is no fear now

Let go and just be free

I will love you unconditionally

So open up your heart and just let it begin

Open up your heart and just let it begin

Open up your heart and just let it begin

Open up your heart

Acceptance is the key to be

To be truly free

Will you do the same for me?

Unconditional, unconditionally

I will love you unconditionally

And there is no fear now

Let go and just be free

'Cause I will love you unconditionally (oh yeah)

I will love you

I will love you

I will love you unconditionally

so i will love you unconditionally

Beautiful lyrics Nathalia. 

Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 66
Victor Reyes 66
Monica Stanton 31+1=32
Cary Taylor 50
Ireland Vidal 52
Angus McLeod 28
Benjamin Clancy 20
Arnoldo Ricci 21-1=20


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
 

Gideon Cross 66

Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 66
Victor Reyes 65
Monica Stanton 33+1=34
Cary Taylor 51-1=50
Ireland Vidal 52
Angus McLeod 28
Benjamin Clancy 18
Arnoldo Ricci 21


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 GiGi, thank you so much for the list & info. I don't use a kindle...still reading actual books. I find that the light from my computer keeps me awake at night so I figured a kindle would do the same. I don't mind though, I love to hold a book. Thank you again!

Hi Dgcaffeine,

You are welcome.  I am always happy to help.  I noticed that you are a fellow Canadian and that you mentioned that you read some e-books from your computer.  Can you suggest a Canadian App. that I would be able to download (since I am very clearly Canadian...a little pun...).

 

Gaia, was kind enough to suggest an app from Amazon.com but unfortunately it is not compatible for Canadian computer users.  Thanks Gaia for all of your efforts!  It is always greatly appreciated! 

 

I am all ears Dgcaffiene...  If you have any suggestions, it would be greatly appreicated.  Could you also provide the link, if at all possible?  Thanks in advance, regardless of the outcome. 

 

GiGi 

I think there are enough enemies already for me.  I hope Sylvia deals with some of the crap already there like Corinne, Anne, and my favorite Deanna.  We also have to find out about that bracelet and how that played out.  Then there is Brett and the se x tape which I am sure he knew something about.  Add to that Lizzie and her sickening self, a wedding, Monica's back story, Tat's pregnancy and I think that's a whole lot for 2 books.  Especially if Gideon's mental health is the  main focus.  

Well said GLH. 

Gideon Cross 65
Eva Tramell Reyes Cross 65
Victor Reyes 65
Monica Stanton 35+1=36
Cary Taylor 52-1=51
Ireland Vidal 52
Angus McLeod 29
Benjamin Clancy 18
Arnoldo Ricci 19

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 dgcaffeine! I'm also interested in the answers to your question !

 

If you have not read the Beautiful B*stard series by Christina Lauren, I think you'll like it (no toys, just hands). They are 6 books (well, 3 books and 3 novellas). All released with the exception of the last novella that would be realeased next 19th this month. More info on GiGi's list or on one of my previous posts in this thread.

 

 

GiGi,

One more addition to your list: "Take Me" a novella that continues the Stark Trilogy by J. Kenner and also introduces Evan Black, a new character which is going to be the central one on Kenner's next series. This novella is TBR on December, 3rd 2013.

 

 

Also, does anybody know why The Blackstone's Affair Trilogy is not longer available in english language kindle format? A few days ago I saw there's going to be another one (maybe a novella, don't remember) and the 3 existing previous book's kindle format were "not available to download at the moment". Yesterday and today I've search them again and they're disappeared, only paper format available in english. Any clues?

Hi Dgcaffeine & Gaia,

I just checked Amazon.ca and Raine Miller's The Blackstone Affair Trilogy seems to be available.  There is however a problem for Canadian users (purchasers) and American purchases.  I know that there can be challenges when a person doesn't actually use a KIndle, and even if you have a Kindle, a Canadian subscriber will not have access to all of the Apps or the Apps won't necessarily work.  I have no idea why.  If someone can explain this to me, it would be greatly appreciated.

 

You may be able to get around it by purchasing your Apps from the Apple Store or through Chapters/Indigo Online etc.  I don't know if this answers your question, but I hope it helps.  I also included the links for the books your requested:

 

http://www.amazon.ca/Naked-The-Blackstone-Affair-Book-ebook/dp/B00AHE266U/ref=pd_sim_kinc_2

http://www.amazon.ca/All-In-Blackstone-Affair-Book-ebook/dp/B00AHE268I/ref=pd_sim_kinc_1

http://www.amazon.ca/Eyes-Wide-Open-Blackstone-Affair-ebook/dp/B00BEHGSEK/ref=pd_sim_kinc_2

 

I have also included your suggestion for the ever-changing Master List.  Thanks for your suggestion.

 

 

GiGi 

 

 Hi GiGi, I understand that you have an extensive list of good reads at your disposal. I read the classics, Russian novelists like Dostoevsky & Tolstoy, British classics & Canadiana. But, right now my mind is looking for more romance/erotica novels like the crossfire series & a little less like Fifty shades(sometimes there's just too much of the toys, etc)...prefer a man like Gideon who uses his hands.

Anyway, is there something out there that you have read that meets this criteria? Thank you.

Hi Dgcaffeine,

I was thinking about your posting and I have a few novels that I could suggest (compliments of the lovely forum members):

 

1. Maya Banks Books:  The KGI Series

• The Darkest Hour (1)
• No Place To Run (2)
• Hidden Away (3)
• Whispers In The Dark (4)
• Echoes At Dawn (5)
• Softly At Sunrise (5.5)
• Shades of Grey (6)
• Forged In Steele
• After The Storm…(TBA December 31^st )

1. Shayla Black:  Wicked Series

• Wicked Ties (1) (Didn't like BD/sM)
• Decadent  (2) (Deals with three-partners)
• Delicious  (3) (I liked this one-one couple)
• Surrender To Me  (4) (Has BD/sM background but only one couple featured)
• Belong To Me  (5) (Good story-one couple)
• Wicked To Love  (5.5) (Good story)
• Mine To Hold  (6) (Really liked!)
• Wicked All The Way  (6.5) (Great book!)
• Ours To Love  (7) (Didn't like-three partners)
• Wicked & Dangerous (7.5)
• Theirs To Cherish (8)  (TBR…March 4, 2014)
• His To Take (TBR..February 5, 2015)

 

1. Shayla Black:  Sexy Capers

• Bound And Determined
• Strip Search
• Hot In Handcuffs

 

1. Shayla Black (a.k.a.  Shelley Bradley):  Standalone Titles

• Her Fantasy Men
• Naughty Little Secret
• Dangerous Boys And Their Toy
• Watch Over Me
• A Perfect Match

1. Sylvia Day Books:  Contemporary Series Novellas

• Blood & Roses (Shadow Stalkers)
• All Revved Up I
• All Revved Up II (TBR…)
• Wish List
• Sex On Holiday
• Got A Minute
• Promise Of Love
• Men Out Of Uniform
• Hot In Handcuffs
• Best Erotic Romance

If you keep in mind that most of the storylines are fanciful, then you will probably enjoy the stories.  I really enjoyed all of Shayla Black's novellas.  I also really liked all of Sylvia Day's novellas.  The only one that I wasn't able to read was Blood & Roses (I couldn't gain access to it).

 

Maya Banks KGI Series was also really good!  It is filled with action and romance.  The books feature one couple and no over-the-top BDSM scenes (No BD/sM scenes at all).

 

I hope this helps.

 

GiGi 

Im thinking Gideon and Jean hook up and go after Anne and really nail her for screwing with her head and the loss of the baby

Interesting theory Agoodbook.