I love this series! I couldn't put them down either. I have only read one of the LJG series though, because I don't get to keep up no books like I did pre-kids.
I met DG at a book signing when my dd was 5 weeks old, and she and Jack Whyte said she was one of the most beautiful babies they had ever seen, and gushed over her, and I was so starstruck but TOTALLY thrilled. Best thing ever for a new mom

I tried to say something to DG about how much I loved the books but I think I just mumbled and grinned and couldn't really breathe!! I am such a huge dork.
I think I need to re-read all the books before the next, because I found myself paying less attention to detail with the last two, just trying to get to the next juicy bit.