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R4: Team~ Book Lovers From Down Under ~ Sydney
Thats good for me, my boom has Wow and bonus :)
Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "Thats good for me, my boom has Wow and bonus :)"Great! So, as long as Melissa's book has both we should get all possible points this week! :)
Yes, both of mine are in there. I have the page numbers and sentences already.
Yes ~ mine has the bonus word as well
So we should get all the points this week - fantastic!
Finished my book. will upload my sentences tomorrow.
Nest and Newspaper WeekRead:Web of Liesby Jennifer Estep
My Letter E:
Finished: July 20, 2013
Rating: 4 Stars
My Review
The book was great I enjoyed the action and the romance although it lagged in certain areas and seemed a little slow paced when it hit the fan it hit. I am excited to see where this series goes.
WoTW
NEST
My eyes focused on the flapping curtain. Time to see if the cuckoo has left his nest or not. Page 68
Bonus Word
NEWSPAPER
I stared at the Newspaper again, wondering how I been so sloppy as to get the Pork Pit plastered across the front of it. page 48
Nest and Newspaper WeekRead: Tempt Me At Twilight by Lisa Kleypas
Finished: 22ndJuly 2013
Review ★★★
Another great book from the Hathaways Series, a historical romance that is well worth a read. I will be moving on to the next book in the series. Following the story of Poppy Hathaway it was filled with plenty of humour and sickly sweet moments :)
WOTW - NEST
I believe he was trying to make a Nest in the cushions. Page 49, Loc 739
BONUS - NEWSPAPER
This time it was Harry's turn to lift the newspaper, avoiding her gaze. Page 184, Loc 2812
I finished my book late last night. I will either post later today or tomorrow
NestLetter: S
by Shannon K Butcher
Completed 7/23/13
4♥
Review: Loved it - finally Lexi and Zach's story .... woohoo. I'm enjoying the world she is creating and how she weaves multiple stories into each book. Can't wait for Nika and Madoc's story next!!
Nest: p74 "So, you're just going to march into a nest and start killing....
Newspaper:p118....taking no more care for her comfort than he would have for that of a used newspaper.
^^^^^^little over 16 hours to have last weeks reviews in^^^^^^^^^
Week 1
Letter: N
Read: A Necessary Deception by Laurie Alice Eakes
Finished: July 26th
Rating: ★★★ 1/2
REVIEW
A Necessary Deception was an enjoyable story, but was also kind of boring at times. The ending seemed to be all over the place to me and I just didn't like that part at all. Not sure if I'll be reading the next book in this series.
WotW: "Now she held a nest egg with her paintings and a shop that would sell all she completed.
(page 290)
BW: "The newspaper balled between Father's hands. (page 290)
WotW: ViewBonus: Football
Could I please have letter I ~ have a book that has both words. Unfortunately my other books that work for view don't have the bonus
lol Megan - we posted at almost the same time.
I'd like the V if possible. I have a book with both bonuses :)
~Melissa~ wrote: "lol Megan - we posted at almost the same time."Haha! :)
I also have an E book that has both bonuses, so I could take that one too.
Megan wrote: "I also have an E book that has both bonuses, so I could take that one too."I am happy to go with E Megan if you would prefer V?
Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "Megan wrote: "I also have an E book that has both bonuses, so I could take that one too."I am happy to go with E Megan if you would prefer V?"
Great!
So...I think we're covered for this week!Week 2
WotW: VIEW
BW: FOOTBALL
V: Megan WotW: Y BW: Y
I: ~Melissa~** WotW: Y BW: Y
E: Jade aka MrsTosh WotW: Y BW: Y
W: Nika **~OhMyShelves~ WotW: Y BW: Y
Hey ~ finished my "I" book ~ will post my review on Wednesday or Thursday.
I have finished this week's book. I will post my review either later tonight or tomorrow.
I haven't even started yet. Jeesh I feel like a slacker.
View and Football Week - Letter ERead: Eighty Days Yellow
Finished: 28th July 2013
Review ★★
Well I have to say I was disappointed with this book, I am sick of all books in the adult erotica genre being compares to Fifty Shades!! when they are nothing like!! To be brutally honest I found this book boring along with the characters.
For me the book lacked emotion and depth.Definitely won't be bothering to read the next two books!
WOTW - VIEW
A clear view across the docks. Pg 108
BONUS - FOOTBALL
There was a football match somewhere in town today, and two groups of fans in their regulation team kit, each supporting opposing teams, had clashed in the station. Pg 69
View and Football WeekRead:Even White Trash Zombies Get the Bluesby Diana Rowland
My Letter W:
Finished:August 1, 2013
Rating: 3.5 Stars
My Review
Although I enjoyed the first book the second left a lot to be desired. It was entirely too slow for me in places and the pacing seemed off. Especially for a 300 page book. I will read book 3 just to wrap it up.
WoTW
VIEW
I checked my rear view mirror and saw that he was watching me leave. Page 94
Bonus Word
FOOTBALL
I live here remember? But its football night! Page 238
View and Football WeekLetter: I
by Cari Quinn
nook book
7/27/13
Rating: ♥
Shawn and Rachel have grown up together and been best friends. Their families have always said they would end up together. Shawn wants Rachel as his wife. Rachel sees Shawn as her best buddy that she shares everything with. Rachel never being one to do what her parents want balks when Shawn finally tries to win her. Cute story some stuff at the end didn't ring true for me probably 'cause I work in the health field and thought "no way that would truly go down like that in RL". Still an enjoyable read.
View: p 31 ...block her view as his mouth met hers.
Football: p 120 And so began the football references.
Word of the Week:JailBonus: Chicken
I'd like J please
I also have an A book if necessary depending on what Megan and Jade have
I couldn't do the Bold thing this morning on account of my updating from my cell phone.
Nika **~OhMyShelves~** wrote: "I couldn't do the Bold thing this morning on account of my updating from my cell phone."no worries :D
~Melissa~ wrote: "I also have an A book if necessary depending on what Megan and Jade have"I can take the A :)
Week 2
Letter: V
Read: Virals by Kathy Reichs
Finished: August 2nd
Rating: ★★★★
REVIEW
I've never read any of the Temperance Brennan novels, been meaning to but just haven't yet, but if they're anything like this book I'll have to read them soon!
There's a bit a language in this book, not that much and honestly it didn't bother me all that much, but if it's something you try to avoid completely this book isn't for you.
I thought that Tory had a bit too much knowledge for her age. She's only fourteen, but she's able to identify the gender and age of a skeleton extremely quick. I don't care how smart she is, not having any in the field experience it should have taken her longer...in my opinion.
I plan on reading the next novel in the Virals series soon.
WotW: "From where I stood, features composing the penguin's feet limited my view.
(page 36)
BW: "Half the size of a football field, our lawn is the only large space around. (page 15)
Jail and Chicken WeekRead:Leviathanby Scott Westerfeld
My Letter L:
Finished:August 7, 2013
Rating: 3.5 Stars
My Review
I really enjoyed this book. This is my first book by this author and I really enjoyed his writing style. I thought that the illustrations would be a little childish but they were indeed a fantastic addition to help me picture the beasties that were described in this book.
WoTW
JAIL
Enough to lose his position in the service? To send him tojail even? Page 24
Bonus Word
CHICKEN
It stood high for one moment like a Chicken on one leg, then stepped forward again. Page 14
Jail and Chicken WeekLetter: J
by Lorelei James8/4/13
4♥
Review: I love this series. What can I say Lorelei James writes some awesome cowboy stories. This book revolves around Brandt and Jessie (his ex sister in law). Brandt has avoided her since he confessed his feelings in an earlier book and she did not reciprocate ~ bummer. Brandt ends up finding proof of his brother Luke's infidelities in the form of a son. Brandt ends up asking Jessie to help him with Landon while the mother sorts her stuff out in jail. It is another super sexy installment with surprises in store revolving around Casper. I'd love a Brandt of my own. I think he's my favorite ~ so far,lol.Can't wait to see what happens next.
Jail: p67 "To bail her out of jail?"
Chicken: p132 "No super spicy chicken wings?"
Melissa I thought you were doing A since I took L
Nika **~OhMyShelves~** wrote: "Melissa I thought you were doing A since I took L"I think it's just a typo, as Melissa was taking the J and that's the only other letter that works with her book. By the way, I was the one taking A.
I have finished my 'I' will update info later :)
Jail and Chicken WeekRead: Into The Woods by Kim Harrison
Finished: 8th August 2013
Review ★★
Didn't really like this book, not sure what I was expecting after reading many great reviews but it was definitely not what I got. From the first page I was struggling...I loved the Hallows series and was looking forward to hearing about familiar characters but found the stories a little too rushed and not complete somehow :( and the other stories were the same good in parts but seemed unfinished.
WOTW - JAIL
He was still going to jail. Page 197
BONUS - CHICKEN
“Chicken shits,” Jenks muttered. Page 551
~Melissa~ wrote: "Jail and Chicken WeekLetter: L
by Lorelei James8/4/13
4♥
Review: I love this series. What can I say Lorelei James writes some awesome cowboy stories. Thi..."
Love her books too Melissa, they always have me drooling :) and laughing out loud!
Nika **~OhMyShelves~** wrote: "Melissa I thought you were doing A since I took L"Sorry ladies - fixed my post to letter J ~ it's been a long week already and I'm volunteering hours this weekend to help at a festival that hubby's restaurant is participating in. Can't wait for Sunday!!
I'll still be on tomorrow morning to see the wotw and bonus so I can figure out what I'll be reading.....
Its ok. I just wanted to make sure we had all our bases covered.
>>Well the funny thing is I had read your review before doing mine and had thought... have to make sure I put down letter J ~ obviously my fingers didn't listen,lolI think I'll need to get
for my son to read - sounds like something he'd like
~Melissa~ wrote: ">>Well the funny thing is I had read your review before doing mine and had thought... have to make sure I put down letter J ~ obviously my fingers didn't listen,lolI think I'll need to get [bookc..."
It was really good. I enjoyed it, but what I noticed about steampunk is that it takes a lot of time to read. It took me about 3 or 4 days compared to the usual amount of time.
I'll have my book finished tonight and get my review up tomorrow evening. I probably won't be able to check in early tomorrow, so whatever letter is left I'll just take - I'm sure I'll be able to find a book for it.
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Just let me know if your books have both bonuses and I'll add that :)