Sigg, Black Dagger Brotherhood, and Lindsey Buckingham

[anogete]

I finally broke down and decided to buy a Sigg bottle. The model I got was slightly expensive (a little over $25), but I freakin' love it. It's beautiful and very handy while working out. Plus, it holds a full liter of water, and I am a water-drinking fiend.

My original intention for this weekend was to read voraciously. I read a whole two chapters in Welcome to Temptation because I kept getting distracted by various other things. Damn responsibilities. I did finish the last novel available in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Sadly, I liked all the subplots much better than the snore-fest that was Phury and Cormia's romance. John Matthew and Xhex? Just the thought of it makes me squeal with delight. And Rehvenge? ::faints:: My new favorite. Even if his half-sister is blackmailing him into screwing her. Incest, eww. Rehv's book now, please? Now? Can I also have icons? BDB communities, anyone?

My mother tells me the same stories every single time I call her, and I only call her once a week. If I have to hear about the debacle at the Lions Club meeting that happened two months ago, then I'm going to beat my head against the wall. For real.

And just so you all know, the only reason Fleetwood Mac was anything at all was due to Lindsey Buckingham. He knocks my socks off without fail. Everything he writes gives me chills, especially "I'm So Afraid." Just that moment when his voice first cuts through the instruments, sounding fearful and in so much pain. Ack, it kills me.

Comments

[dressagegrrrl.livejournal.com]

Re: BDB - I'm still struggling through Butch's and Marissa's story (in between a hojillion other books). Does the book after this one pick up a bit? The high point in the series so far has been Zsadist's story. Does it get back to that level?

I'm reading Welcome to Temptation right now, too. It's cute. Still no Bet Me, though. I think I need to go and read something completely different - like a Hunter S. Thompson book - to cleanse my palate so that I can come back to this genre refreshed.

[anogete.livejournal.com]

I think many of J.R. Ward's readers are unhappy with her transition into urban fantasy instead of strictly romance. I would say all of the books after the third have more action/plot going out outside of the romance. The romance is always the central plot, but half of each book is dedicated to other issues going on. Part of me likes that, but another part of me wants more romance. However, I'm very happy with the series thus far. I'm not all that upset about her slide into urban fantasy because I enjoy that genre regardless. Plus, I've became very attached to some of the supporting characters that are not Brothers or their mates (Rehvenge, John Matthew, Quinn, Blaylock, Xhex, Layla, etc).

So, if you're looking for more concentration on romance, then you might be disappointed with the next two novels. However, if you don't mind the subplots, then I think you'll be happy with the next book about V and his mate. I'm not entirely happy with the sixth book (due to my lukewarm feelings toward the central romance between Phury and his mate), but the subplots for Rehvenge (and his blackmailer) and the trio of boys (John Matthew, Quinn, and Blaylock) really make up for it.

I'm several chapters into Welcome to Temptation, and I'm with you--it's cute, but it's not as good as Bet Me. Maybe it will get better, though. I don't think I have as firm a grasp on Sophie as I did on Min. Min was like a friend; I knew her very well. Sophie is still elusive, and I think that's why I haven't connected to this one as easily. However, the scene by the river with Phin in the 5th chapter was lovely.