Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ

Use this tracker if your goal is to finish the second book of a series you started and let languish.

Kris's Tracker - 2nd book

JENNIFER ASHLEY
Mackenzies / Highland Pleasures
2. Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage (2010)


SUZANNE BROCKMANN
Troubleshooters
2. The Defiant Hero (2001)audio

�JIM BUTCHER
Dresden Files
�2. Fool Moon (2001)

JEFFERY DEAVER
Lincoln Rhyme
2. The Coffin Dancer (1998)

�MARIE FORCE
Fatal
�2. Fatal Justice (2011)

KRISTAN HIGGINS
Blue Heron
2. The Perfect Match (2013)audio

TAMI HOAG
Kovac/Liska
2. Dust to Dust (2000)

MAUREEN JENNINGS
Detective Murdoch
2. Under the Dragon's Tail (1998)

D. I. Tom Tyler
2. Beware This Boy (2012)

SUZANNE JOHNSON
Sentinels of New Orleans
2. River Road (2012)

GEORGE R.R. MARTIN
Song of Ice and Fire
2. A Clash of Kings (1998)

VAL MCDERMID
Tony Hill / Carol Jordan
2. The Wire In The Blood (1997)

AVA MILES
The Dare Valley Series
2. French Roast (2013)

CHARLES TODD
Bess Crawford Mystery
2. An Impartial Witness (2010)

PJ TRACY
Monkeewrench
�2. Live Bait (2004)

LINDA CASTILLO
Kate Burkholder
2. Pray for Silence (2010)

JAYE WELLS
Sabina Kane
2. The Mage in Black (2010)

Prospero's War
2. Cursed Moon (2014)

Kris - I see that you're going to try out Troublshooters on audio. Do you already own the audios? The earlier books in the series were recently re-released with the famous narrating duo -- Patrick Lawlor and Melanie Ewbank. I've listened to some of the latter books in the series narrated by these two and they are awesome!

I don't own it but my library has a copy so I was going to put it on hold and try it out. I will check out who the narrator(s) are...thanks Erin!

My library is not super great with audios but will see if I can get the audio. Thanks, Andrew :)

Andrew wrote: "Kris, enjoy The Wire in The Blood. One of my favourite books and the best one of the excellent Tony Hill / Carol Jordan series. If it is on audio it's cracking! I intend listening to it again this ..."

Fantastic book and TV series as well and one series I am actually caught up on.

Sheila wrote: "Andrew wrote: "Kris, enjoy The Wire in The Blood. One of my favourite books and the best one of the excellent Tony Hill / Carol Jordan series. If it is on audio it's cracking! I intend listening to..."

I've only read for a group read on Shelfari. But I've seen the TV series with Robson Green and it is fantastic. I think it may have affected by enjoyment of the book and not it a good way because I was expecting something different.

That happens a lot for me. I hated Rizolli and Iles and Longmire because they didn't follow the books but now I have accepted that they are both really good and enjoy the books AND the tv shows for their own merits. You should give the Tony Hill books another look Lauren. Very intense.

Sheila wrote: "That happens a lot for me. I have accepted that they are both really good and enjoy the books AND the tv shows for their own merits"

Ditto. I was very annoyed at first that the Rizzoli & Isles TV show didn't resemble the books and that the characters were so different. In the end, I just separated the two in my mind and enjoyed the show for what it was.

You've convinced me, Sheila. I'm going to add the 2nd Tony Hill book to my TBR.

NOW who is the bad influence. Wink.

I'm with you there with books 2 & 3, Kris! I hope 2015 is the year in which I continue the Dresden Files series. So many people love it but I was just meh in the first book.

Lauren wrote: "Sheila wrote: "That happens a lot for me. I have accepted that they are both really good and enjoy the books AND the tv shows for their own merits"

Ditto. I was very annoyed at first that the Riz..."

The Wire In The Blood ranks as one of my most favorite audiobooks ever. Lauren, it's your kind of book and the audio format is a must.

D.G. - I've heard the series gets much better with each book so am willing to give it a shot. I wanted to listen to these ones on audio because James Marsten narrates them but my library doesn't have them :(

Jonetta - Damn! I really wish my library had them on audio. I'm going to suggest they buy a copy and see what happens.

I'm one of the few people who didn't like James Marsters narration - I had to switch to print in the middle of the 1st book. But I understand he gets better as well.

Maybe I'll give the narration a 2nd shot. I find WAY easier to listen instead of reading so if I like a narration, I finish them sooner.

Whatever format works for you and no pressure. Some popular series are just not our cup of tea.

Jorran's Tracker - Second Book

�Bloodfever, Fever #2
Riot Act, Charlie Fox #2
�Blood Cross, Jane Yellowrock #2
Visions of Skyfire, Awakening #2
�Sweetheart, Archie & Gretchen #2 ★★�
�Ninth Key, The Mediator #2
�Othermoon, Otherkin #2
Under Attack, UDA #2
Kissing Sin, Riley Jenson #2
Blood of Innocence, Sloane Skye #2
�Tainted Night, Tainted Blood, Kat Redding #2
�Curse the Dark, Retrievers #2
�Killer Cocktail, Molly Forrester #2
Some Like it Haunted, Sophie Rhodes #2
The Hangman's Companion, Jim McGill #2
Entwined, Eternal Guardians #2
�Bloody Mary, Jack Daniels #2
Bound by Fire, Cauld And #2
Emily's Story, Fang Chronicles #2
Dating Dr. Notorious, Never too Late #2
Racing to Love: Jesse's Soul, Racing to Love #2
Living Dead in Dallas, Sookie Stackhouse #2
Primal Pursuit, Primal Attractions #2
Sara's Loss : Book Two of The Sara Colson Trilogy, Sara Colson #2
�Hidden Moon Bay, Pelican Pointe #2
Girls of Summer, Shelter Rock Cove #2
Safe From the Fire, Bright's Ferry #2
Close Obsession, Krinar Chronicles #2
Evil to the Max, Max Starr #2
Witch You Were Here, Dust to Dust #2

D.G. wrote: "I'm with you there with books 2 & 3, Kris! I hope 2015 is the year in which I continue the Dresden Files series. So many people love it but I was just meh in the first book."

It definitely gets better, D.G.
Book #4 was the turning point for me.

yes, James Marsters does improve. He had this rather weird saliva problem in the first book, lol!

Jonetta wrote: "The Wire In The Blood ranks as one of my most favorite audiobooks ever. Lauren, it's your kind of book and the audio format is a must. "

Audiobook it is then. Thanks Jonetta.

I've got too many 2nd books to list so I'll go with the 12 that I definitely plan on reading:

Original List
� The Soldier by Grace Burrowes (Windham #2) - ★★
� Impulse by Debra Webb (Faces of Evil #2) - ★★�1/2
� Pray for Silence by Linda Castillo (Kate Burkholder #2) - ★★★★
The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith (Comoran Strike #2)
� Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare (Castles Ever After #2) - ★★★★1/2
Waking Evil by Kylie Brant (Mindhunters #2)
� Midnight Fear by Leslie Tentler (Chasing Evil #2) - ★★�
Revenge at Bella Terra by Christina Dodd (Bella Terra Deception #2)
Broken Angels by Graham Masterton (Katie Maguire #2)
Forbidden by Lisa Clark O'Neill (Southern Comfort #2)
Hatshepsut's Collar by A. W. Exley (Artifacts Hunter #2)

Extras
� The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison (The Hollow #2) - ★★�1/2
� Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh (Guild Hunter #2) - ★★★★�
� When Gods Die by C. S. Harris (Sebastian St. Cyr #2) - ★★★★
� I'm In No Mood For Love by Rachel Gibson (Writer Friends #2) - ★★★★
� Chased by Moonlight by Nancy Gideon (Moonlight #2) - ★★�1/2
� The Pride Of Jared MacKade by Nora Roberts (MacKade Brothers #2) - ★★�
� The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters (Amelia Peabody #2) - ★★★★
� Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti (Sin Brothers #2) - ★★★★
� In The Warrior's Bed by Mary Wine (McJames #2) - ★★�
� If Books Could Kill by Kate Carlisle (Bibliophile Mysteries #2) - ★★�
� In Rides Trouble by Julie Ann Walker - ★★★★
� Witch Blood by Anya Bast - ★★�
� Grave Surprise by Charlaine Harris - ★★★★
� Enslave Me Sweetly by Gena Showalter - ★★★★
� Double Cross by Carolyn Crane - ★★�
� Mortal Arts - ★★★★
� The Untamed One - ★★★★
� The Wrong Hostage - ★★★★

I'll list what I have, but not sure how many I'll get to this year. I'm going to concentrate on finishing some series.

Blood Moon by Alexandra Sokoloff (Huntress/FBI Thrillers)
Arcade Catastrophe by Brandon Mull (Candy Shop War)
Rogue Knight by Brandon Mull (Five Kingdoms)
Haunt Me Still by Jennifer Lee Carrell (Kate Stanley)
The Hunt by Allison Brennan (Predator series)
Monster Madness by Dean Lorey (Nightmare Academy)
The Line Between Here and Gone by Andrea Kane (Forensic Instincts)
The Burning by Will Peterson (Triskellion Trilogy)
The Face of Death by Cody McFadyen (Smoky Barrett)
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater (Wolves of Mercy Falls)
The Collectors by David Baldacci (Camel Club)
Live Bait by P.J. Tracy (Monkeewrench)
Naked Heat by Richard Castle (Nikki Heat Series)
Pray for Silence by Linda Castillo (Kate Burkholder)
Fatal Justice by Linda Force (Fatal series)
Fractured by Karin Slaughter (Will Trent series)
Demons Are a Ghoul's Best Friend by Victoria Laurie (Ghost Hunter Mystery series)
The Coffin Dancer by Jeffery Deaver (Lincoln Rhyme)
Map of Bones by James Rollins (Sigma Force)
Through the Grinder by Cleo Coyle (Coffeehouse Mysteries)
Shadow Prey by John Sandford (Lucas Davenport)
Stalking the Angel by Robert Crais (Elvis Cole)

Lauren wrote: "It definitely gets better, D.G.
Book #4 was the turning point for me.

yes, James Marsters does improve. He had this rather weird saliva problem in the first book, lol! "

Hahahaha! That's one way of putting it.

I'll give it a second shot in audio. My library has it so I put myself in line.

Second Book in a Series...

1. Innocent Prey
2. A Lot like Love by Julie James
3. In Seconds
4. Barefoot in Lace
5. Kisscut
6. Hunting Ground
7. All Broke Down
8. Summer Is for Lovers

Finished - 1 down, 11 to go :0)

Updated Message #19

Lauren wrote: "Finished - 1 down, 11 to go :0)

Updated Message #19"

Awesome, Lauren! :)

Trinity's Tracker - Second Book


Accordance (Significance #2) by Shelly Crane
Asunder (Newsoul #2) by Jodi Meadows
Betrayed (House of Night #2) by P.C. Cast
Blue Moon (The Immortals #2) by Alyson Noel
� Catching Fire (The Hunger Games #2) by Suzanne Collins 7/13 ♥♥♥♥�
� Clash (Crash #2) by Nicole Williams 8/11 ♥♥♥♥�
Crescendo (Hush, Hush #2) by Becca Fitzpatrick
Crossed (Matched #2) by Ally Condie
Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass #2) by Sarah J. Maas
Dance of the Red Death (Masque of the Red Death #2) by Bethany Griffin
Deadfall (Blackbird Duology #2) by Anna Carey
Did I Mention I Need You? (The DIMILY Triology #2) by Estelle Maskame
� The Elite (The Selection #2) by Kiera Cass 4/20 ♥♥
The Eternity Cure (Blood of Eden #2) by Julie Kagawa
� Enticed (The Violet Eden Chapters #2) by Jessica Shirvington 6/9 ♥♥♥♥�
� Everbound (Everneath #2) by Brodi Ashton 4/11 ♥♥�
Fever (The Chemical Garden #2) by Lauren DeStefano
Fire (Graceling Realm #2) by Kristin Cashore
Girl of Nightmares (Anna #2) by Kendare Blake
� Ink Exchange (Wicked Lovely #2) by Melissa Marr 7/11 �
� It's Not Summer Without You (Summer #2) by Jenny Han 6/21 ♥♥♥♥�
Never Have I Ever (The Lying Game #2) by Sara Shepard
New Moon (Twilight #2) by Stephenie Meyer
P.S. I Still Love You (To All The Boys I've Loved Before #2) by Jenny Han
� Rules of Attraction (Perfect Chemistry #2) by Simone Elkeles 6/20 ♥♥♥♥�
� Sapphire Blue (Precious Stone Trilogy #2) by Kersting Gier 7/16 ♥♥♥♥
The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #2) by Rick Riordan
Spells (Wings #2) by Aprilynne Pike
� Stone Cold Touch (The Dark Elements #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout 6/16 ♥♥♥♥
Sweet Peril (The Sweet Trilogy #2) by Wendy Higgins

Kris wrote: "Kris's Tracker - 2nd book

JENNIFER ASHLEY

Mackenzies / Highland Pleasures

2. Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage (201

SUZANNE BROCKMANN

Troubleshooters

2. The Defiant Hero (2001)audio..."

I have loved reading the Bess Crawford series. I now have to find time to read the latest in the series, so I should get that on my list!

Tracey's 2nd booker tracker ***COMPLETE
� 1. Changeless - Gail Carriger (2nd book of the Parasol Protectorate series).
� 2. B is for Burglar by Sue Grafton (book 2 in the Kinsey Milhone series)
� 3. Have You Seen Her? by Karen Rose (book 2 in the Romantic Suspense).
� 4. Pendragon's Banner by Helen Hollick (book 2 in the Pendragon's Banner series)
� 5. Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel (book 2 in the Wolf Hall series)

Jonetta's 2nd Book Tracker
1. Looking for Trouble by Victoria Dahl #1 (there's a prequel)
2. In Seconds by Brenda Novak #2
3. Golden Son by Pierce Brown #2
4. The Good, The Bad and The Undead by Kim Harrison #2
5. See Them Run by Stacy Green #2
6. Contact to Wed by Holly Bush #2
7. Bulletproof Weeks by Taryn Elliott #2
8. Hideaway Cove by Anna Sullivan #2
9. One to Keep by Tia Louise #2
10. A Rake's Midnight Kiss by Anna Campbell #2

D.G.'s 2nd Book Tracker
3/20

� The Curse of the Pharaohs - 2/2/15 ★★★�
� The Master - 4/3/15 ★★�
� Flat-Out Celeste - 4/11/15 ★★★�

Original List
Reckless by Anne Stuart
The Shattered Sylph by L.J. McDonald
� Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
� Hot Blooded by Amanda Carlson
Dare You To by Katie McGarry
� The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
Last Dance by Linda Joy Singleton
Two Weeks' Notice by Rachel Caine
� Paladin of Souls by Lois McMaster Bujold
Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi
Lady of Light and Shadows by C.L. Wilson
A Night Like This by Julia Quinn
Off the Edge by Carolyn Crane
The Serpent's Tale by Ariana Franklin

Finished - 2 down, 10 to go :0)

Updated Message #19

Nice list, D.G.

I've read Fool Moon, Two Weeks' Notice, A Night Like This and The Serpent's Tale. All enjoyable sequels.

You will love The Girl Who Played with Fire DG. Although I can honestly say I read these before I started listening to audios so I cannot say anything about the audio quality.

Dawn wrote: "You will love The Girl Who Played with Fire DG. Although I can honestly say I read these before I started listening to audios so I cannot say anything about the audio quality."

I listened to the first one in audio - it was my first book narrated by Simon Vance - and he's superb.

Good to know. Maybe I will listen to them one day. I own them on my Kindle.

Read a few more. Looks like I'm going to be done with this goal sooner than I thought - 7 down, 5 to go.

Updated Message #19

I've read 11 books of a planned 12, however, most of them are series that I started this year so I'm not reducing the TBR any, lol!

Updated Post #19

I am not doing too good with the second book challenge, lol. 3 out of 18.

I'm actually doing better with this challenge than I thought! I've got 8/15 completed. But I'm sure I'll be adding more each month, lol.

Kris wrote: "I am not doing too good with the second book challenge, lol. 3 out of 18."

3 is better than zero! Haha, you've been doing so good with so many other series though.

haha, true! I am making better headway within series. Thank you!

Monica wrote: "3 is better than zero"

Don't I know it! Zero so far for me! (But I didn't list all the 2nd in series I had...just ones I wanted to get to.)

I find if I can get past the second book I move faster through the series, lol.

I'm only listing them as I read them.

That sounds good, Jonetta.

Jonetta wrote: "I'm only listing them as I read them."

Good idea, Jonetta! I think I'll switch to your system...that way, I'll feel more accomplished, LOL!

That is a good idea, I might also do that. I'd feel more accomplished, too!

Hope it works better for all of you.

Jonetta wrote: "I'm only listing them as I read them."

My plan as well! I struggle to commit to which ones I will actually do. So long as I read 5 this year.

Kris wrote: "I find if I can get past the second book I move faster through the series, lol."

I find that too!

Same here!