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R4: Team~ Book Lovers From Down Under ~ Sydney
Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "Hi guys, sorry I haven't been around I have been off sick. I will have a look at my books and now and see what I have ;)"Hope you are feeling better Jade!!
Week 6WotW: FLAG
BW: MASK
Letter: A
by Ilona Andrews
Completed 8/26/13
Rating 3.5♥
iBook
Review: I have mixed feelings about this book. It was great to be back in this world. I had issues with Curran's actions in this one and Kate's reactions which didn't hold true for me. Still glad I read it.
Flag: p 163 "Shall I hoist the flag?"
Mask: p 210 Curran's face snapped into a familiar unreadable mask.
Much better thanks, No worries I will find a G ;)
Nika **~OhMyShelves~** wrote: "I hope you feel better Jade. Guys I just started a new job and school. I am working on my book!!"
Wow- busy busy. Good luck!
Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "No worries I will find a G ;)"Thanks! :)
Guys, I will have my book read by the cutoff tomorrow. I am so sorry it has taken me this long. I promise it wont be like this next week I hope.
Week 7:Baby
Bonus: hotel/motel
Double word week
I would like to take one of the B's My book has both words.
I can also make A work if needed.
Thanks for posting the info Melissa :)I'd like to have the A.
Excellent. I'll start my B book a little later.
Megan wrote: "Thanks for posting the info Melissa :)I'd like to have the A."
☺
Have finished my book will list my words tonight ;)Im happy to take the Y
Week 6WotW: FLAG
BW: MASK
Letter: G
by Gillian FlynnCompleted 30.08.13
Rating ♥♥♥
Review:
I have mixed reviews about this book that maybe because mystery/crime isn't usually my chosen genre but the book had some good reviews and I thought I would give it a try.
I like the whole idea of the book and I was kept on my toes throughout but I found the constant blurb or words annoying right from the opening page. There were just too many words crammed in that I felt didn't need to be there. I like the idea of the writer getting into both characters heads so you see the story from both Nick and Amy's points of views.
One the whole it is a good read, not your obvious 'who done it crime thriller'.
Flag: He has claimed me, placed a flag in me (Pg 35)
Mask: My face is a mask of fury (Pg 682)
Week 6
Letter: F
Read: First Date by Krista McGee
Finished: August 30th
Rating: ★★★★
REVIEW
First Date is the third book I've read by Krista McGee and it's really good! The first book I read by her, Right Where I Belong , was actually the third book with characters that appeared in her other books - which I didn't know before I read it. First Date is the first about those characters, the second one is Starring Me which I hope to read soon. Reading them out of order really didn't affect my enjoyment except that I knew what the final outcome was going to be - at least sort of, it's been awhile since I read Right Where I Belong so I didn't remember everything very clearly which was a good thing :)
Just like Right Where I Belong was loosely based on the biblical story of Ruth, First Date is loosely based on the biblical story of Esther. I love this! It makes you really connect with the story in a way you just don't otherwise. However, because the book was trying to draw similarities with Esther the story got a little silly at times, but nothing too ridiculous.
Many times this book had me laughing out loud, and not just the chuckling kind, which is always a great thing :)
Addy is such a great character! She's a girl every Christian girl should try to be like and I think that she's a great role model for them.
First Date is a book people of all ages would enjoy. I recommend it!
***I received a complimentary copy of this book to review. I was asked to give my honest opinion of the book - which I have done.***
WotW: "You climb down that and race to the flag all the way at the end. (Page 137)
BW: "Kara asked, her face a mask of concern. (Page 90)
Camp and Pancake WeekRead:
by Pamela MorsiMy Letter L:
Finished:August 30, 2013
Rating: 4 Stars
My Review
This book was so different then a lot of contemporary romances that I read. While normally you're rooting for the main characters I was too busy focusing on the male characters mom. She was a great addition to the story and I loved her character. I really loved that both of these people came from completely different backgrounds but had a lot in common. The romance seemed realistic and it was well written. I will definitely be reading more from Ms. Pamela.
WoTW
Flag
They played a cd version of taps as they folded the flag atop his casket. Location 2688
Bonus Word
Mask
They needed particle masks and flashlight batteries. Location 4272
Week 7
DOUBLE WORD WEEK
WotW: BABY
BW: HOTEL/MOTEL
LETTERS:
B: ~Melissa~
A: Megan
B: Nika **~OhMyShelves~**
Y: Jade aka MrsTosh
B: Blood War by Connie Suttle WotW: Y BW: Y Post 173
A: Aloha Love by Yvonne Lehman WotW: Y BW: Y Post ?
B: Dying Wish by Shannon K. Butcher WotW: Y BW: Y Post 171
Y: You Belong to Me by Johanna Lindsey WotW: Y BW: Y Post 172
Points: 18
Baby and Hotel/Motel WeekRead:Dying Wishby Shannon K. Butcher
My Letter B:
Finished: September 1, 2013
Rating: 4 Stars
My Review
I have enjoyed this series from the beginning but it seems as the storyline progresses I'm not having that connection with the characters in these laters book, or the heroines are just getting on my nerves. This particular book wasn't as action packed as the others as the story focused more on Jackie and Iain and their relationship than them going off to battle. While I don't have a problem with the romance I do seem to enjoy the books more when there is more action in these books. This was a quick read I probably finished it in 7 hours tops. There were a lot of unexpected revelations that progressed the storyline and a lot of things that I am interested in discovering.
The sex scenes in this book was phenomenal. I miss a lot of the original characters that started the series for me and I can't wait for a few others to get their books because I am interested to see what happens with the other characters. I do like that every person in these stories get an HEA because even though you know they will end up happy it's amazing to watch how it develops especially in this book.
WoTW
Baby
Samson was a half-demon baby that Iain had delivered a few weeks ago. Location 521
Bonus Word
Hotel/Motel
No. That's a part of your world, not mine. We'll find a hotel. Location 911
Baby and Hotel WeekMy Letter Y:
by Johanna LindseyFinished: 1st September 2013
Rating: 4 Stars
My Review
Really enjoyed this book, it was a historical romance with a alpha male and strong headed female character. Bethrothed to each other by a document signed years ago or so they think, they try to repluse each other into breaking the marriage contract but each is as stubborn as the other! Full of laughable antics and a nice easy read.
WoTW
Baby
She had known she was going to have Vasili's baby (Loc 3601)
Bonus Word
Hotel
Her home was down the street from the hotel. (Loc 1906)
Baby & Hotel weekLetter:B
by Connie SuttleCompleted 8/31/13
Rating:4♥
Review: #8 and still enjoying this series. Now takes place for the most part off planet. Crazy stuff for Lissa to deal with as always. She and Roff find out why he can't remember her. May I just say she got the crap card for fathers. Crap step father and her biological father ~ not much better.
Baby: pg 55 the baby would come soon, too......
Hotel: pg 90 "we found a few things and asked the hotel staff to pack up the rest"......
Week 8
WotW: QUIT
BW: PIE
LETTERS:
Q: Megan
U: ~Melissa~
I: Jade aka MrsTosh
T: Nika **~OhMyShelves~**
Q: Raw Edges (Quilts of Love #10) by Sandra D. Bricker WotW: Y BW: Y Post 202
U: The Uninvited by Heather Graham WotW: Y BW: Y Post 189
I: In the Band by Jean Haus WotW: Y BW: Y Post 187
T: Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec WotW: Y BW: Y Post 182
Points: 23
I would like 'I' if possible, but also have a 'T' for backup.
I will take the T. My Book has both Words
Week 7
Letter: A
Read: Aloha Love by Yvonne Lehman
Finished: September 6th
Rating: ★★ 1/2
REVIEW
The story was okay, but very predictable and so not all that enjoyable. If you're in the mood for a light read this would be it, however I very glad this is a book I "purchased" for free on Amazon.
WotW: "Jesus was a little baby." (Location 2393)
BW: "Buck and Austin are staying in a hotel in town." (Location 2694)
Finished will add my review later
Quit/Pie WeekRead:Futures and Frostingby Tara Sivec
Finished: September 7, 2013
Rating: 4 Stars
My Review
This is the second book in the amazing series Chocolate Lovers. We continue exactly where book 1 left off. This book like the first is filled with tons of laughter and once again Gavin steals the show with his tongue and cheek humor that is inappropriate for a 5 year old but hilarious none the less. I really enjoyed this book. It had me laughing out loud and texting my husband some of the amazing one liners that this book was filled with. I also wanted to purchase every single t-shirt that was mentioned in this book.
Carter and Claire's relationship developments were fantastic and even though I guessed some of the ending early on it was still and amazing journey. I always loved all of the other characters especially Drew and his interactions with Gavin. It's like listening to two 5 year olds fighting. Jenny and her always messing up words is a fantastic addition.
WOTW/QUIT
Oh quit your bitching. Page 95
BONUS/PIE
Hey Claire does this apple pie have nuts in it. Page 93
Nika ~ I really need to continue that series. Totally inappropriate but I loved Gavin in book 1. Granted ~ entirely happy that my son isn't like that,lol but still finny as hell ☺
I'm done will post my details later :)
~Melissa~ wrote: "Nika ~ I really need to continue that series. Totally inappropriate but I loved Gavin in book 1. Granted ~ entirely happy that my son isn't like that,lol but still finny as hell ☺"Gavin is getting his own series!!
Nika **~OhMyShelves~** wrote: "~Melissa~ wrote: "Nika ~ I really need to continue that series. Totally inappropriate but I loved Gavin in book 1. Granted ~ entirely happy that my son isn't like that,lol but still finny as hell ☺..."OMG - I just went to check her page. It sounds like it will be hilarious. Ok - need to finish this series first....
Quit and Pie weekMy Letter I:
In The Band by Jean Haus
Finished: 7th September 2013
Rating: 4 Stars
My Review
Enjoyed this book, a contemporary romance filled with plenty of family drama and a love hate relationship that ends in a happy ever after. Not read the author Jean Haus before but will definitely look out for future books, it was a nice easy read.
WoTW
QUIT
I wish everyone would quit bringing up the damn drumline.(Loc 19.5)
Bonus Word
PIE
Kendra should have kept her pie hole shut. (Loc 75)
I've finished my book. I'll post my review later.
Week 8WotW: QUIT
BW: PIE
Letter: U
by Heather Graham
iBook
9/10/13
3♥
Review: This one revolves around the Revolutionary War and the death of Lucy Tarleton. Allison comes across a murder scene after her day as a tour guide at a historical house in Philadelphia. Adam sends in his Krewe to help solve the mystery. This one was just ok for me. Maybe because I have read this series out of order ~ I'm not sure. It kind of reminds me of the Bishop Crime series by Kay Hooper which I must say I like more.
Quit: p176 "So, quit talking to me!"
Pie: p131 "You should try their sheperd's pie," she said.
Since once tomorrow's words are called it'll be a race to the finish, I was wondering if we should get our picks done now so we could be ready to read are books right away. The remaining WotW are: WIDE & HOME
And the remaining BW are: FAN & LAWYER/ATTORNEY
If WIDE is called I could take either the I or D (with both bonuses)
If HOME is called I could take either H or O (again with both bonuses)
What letters would work best for you?
I'll be finished with my book for QUIT week tonight, or at the latest tomorrow, and I'll get the review as soon as possible.
For HOME - could I have the H - it has both bonuses availI have a W and an E book that has Home/Wide with both bonuses as well. (view spoiler)
I can't pick a book until my scavenger hunt words are called. I will take whatever is left!
I could takeWide - W or E (With both bonuses)
Home - M and E again (both bonuses)
So this is what it looks like we have:
H: ~Melissa~
O: Megan
M: Jade aka MrsTosh OR Nika **~OhMyShelves~**
E: Jade aka MrsTosh OR Nika **~OhMyShelves~**
W: Jade aka MrsTosh
I: Megan
D: Nika **~OhMyShelves~**
E: ~Melissa~
I lied ~ I can't take W - Sorry. The title for that book starts with H not W. Author is an ESo just H or E in the words left to be called.
lol it does get confusing Melissa ;)
Week 9:Wide
Bonus:
Attorney/lawyer
(Double word week)
Do you want to take the E then Melissa and I will go with W?
Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "Do you want to take the E then Melissa and I will go with W?"E sounds good to me.
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Guys I just started a new job and school. I am working on my book!!