R12: Team #3 ~ Insomniacs Who Love to Read

[Rachel-RN]

Either or . Leaning towards the 2nd.

[Moondance]

Sandra wrote: "I had on my list for this shelf as I've had it for quite some time. So I'll go with this one :)

Good luck picking books this week teammies :)"

I think I mentioned an ick factor with this book although I do want to read the next one. Go figure!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

OK, we'll see if I can cope with the ick :)

Hope so as I've got a few of the series already.

[Moondance]

Sandra wrote: "OK, we'll see if I can cope with the ick :)

Hope so as I've got a few of the series already."

Sometimes overly dominant men give me the creeps. I think that was the issue.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Oh, that doesn't usually worry me if I feel there is a connection between the MCs.

I know its a book & not real life. If it was RL I'd be running a kajillion miles away as fast as my legs would carry me. LOL.

[Moondance]

I'm thinking of Tanner's Scheme for this shelf.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I really liked that one Cheryl :)

[Alisa]

Shelf 16 Wahoo! I was hoping to use this last week or this week. Come to momma you red-eyed devil! :D

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

LMAO!!

[Alisa]

I find this quote about alpha males pretty funny:

“I mean, I kind of feel alphas are the romance equivalent of an impulse buy. It looks great in the shop but then you get home and it’s like where am I going to put this thing? It doesn’t go with my furnishings and it keeps trying to kiss me punishingly.”
― Alexis Hall

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

ROFLMAO!!!!

That is GOLD, pure GOLD!!!!!!!!!!

[Alisa]

Sandra wrote: "ROFLMAO!!!!

That is GOLD, pure GOLD!!!!!!!!!!"

Right? It's totally true.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Absolutely true!!!!

[Moondance]

Sandra wrote: "Absolutely true!!!!"

:-)

[Moondance]

Sandra wrote: "I really liked that one Cheryl :)"

I remember from when I read . So far so good.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

:)

[Moondance]

Shelf 16: ALPHA MALE

Tanner's Scheme by Lora Leigh


Read: 10.29.15
Rating: 4 stars
Review:

General Cyrus Tallant sat in his office with only his desk lamp for light, his gaze trained tearfully on the picture he held in his hand.

Scheme Tallant is Cyrus' daughter and works along him with the Genetic Council. Tanner Reynolds is Breed, a Bengal tiger, that works under Jonas Wyatt. Tanner has been watching Scheme for ten years waiting for an opportunity to neutralize her not knowing that she has been working for Jonas.

Scheme understands the true evil that resides in her father. She has seen that in the murder of her mother and the abortion of her own baby. She most definitely does not share his views on the Breeds which the Council created and now want to destroy. Tanner kidnaps Scheme to save her from her father.

I have somehow read this series out of order. Something that I try not to do. However, this book caught and kept my interest. I appreciated that the "mating heat" did not hit Tanner and Scheme as soon as they met. I'm glad that they had feelings for each other first. Tanner's twin, Cabal, was instrumental in pushing them together. Scheme did annoy me at times when she did really stupid things although she knew that Tanner was trying to help her. Trust was a huge issue between both of them.

Since Tanner and Cabal shared just about everything, I was a little concerned that there was going to be an uncomfortable threesome between the characters. I was pleased with the resolution of that situation. Now I need to see what lies in store for Cabal.

This is the best I've read in this series. Now I need to go backwards and catch up with some of the back story. I look forward to reading the next one as well.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Glad you enjoyed it Cheryl.

I felt it was a better book than a lot of the Breed stories, simply cause it was less 'heat' focussed and more character driven. Though it is quite a while since I read it, so I might have gotten that wrong. LOL.

[Moondance]

I spent most of the day reading. I have not been feeling well for almost two weeks. I took today off to go to the mountains but it was pouring rain when I got up. Rather than catching up on house work I decided to put my feet up and read. I read two books today! Such a nice feeling. Tomorrow is suppose to be pretty so I'm heading for the hills. Hopefully the leaves will still be pretty. If not, I'm going to the Southeast Animal Fiber Fair. Because in addition to books, I don't have enough yarn!

Sandra, I did enjoy Tanner. I pretty much didn't put it down until I finished.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

No such thing as having too much fibre :D I have 2 closets stuffed with crafty things, including wool & silk & threads. LOL.

Hope the break helps you to feel better Cheryl. You work too hard!

[Moondance]

Sandra wrote: "No such thing as having too much fibre :D I have 2 closets stuffed with crafty things, including wool & silk & threads. LOL.

Hope the break helps you to feel better Cheryl. You work too hard!"

My spare bedroom is stuffed with fiber and such. I have a floor loom set up, several smaller looms and a 7 foot triangle loom. The walls are lined with cubbies that are filled with yarn, rovings and projects. It is an addiction!

My boss went to Japan recently and came back with a wicked virus that he has shared with all of us. I gave it to my mom and sister. We have all been coughing like fiends for almost two weeks. I lost my voice the first part of the week. Patients don't particularly want to be taken care of by someone that sounds like they should be a patient. I've worn a mask all week in the office and tried to stay in my office doing nonclinical things. Yesterday I said the heck with it and took the rest of the week off. I don't go back until Tuesday. Yay!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Sounds similar to what I had about 2-3 mths ago. The hubby brought it home from work :(

Not pleasant!!

But your spare room sounds magical :D

[Rachel-RN]

Alpha Male
Nov 1st 4*


Good story line, lots going on. I enjoyed Jana and Zane both individually and together. I liked the idea of having a supernatural that can remove powers and "give" them to someone else. That was different. I liked that Jana embraced her fire and realized it was an integral part of her. It was nice Dee and Erin made appearances.
I think the most disappointing thing is I was hoping Pak and Tony would have their own stories too. The way this ended I felt the setup was there. I looked at the next (and last) book, but nope, neither are listed as a character (in fact, I'm not sure how the Night Watch universe plays into it from reading the blurb).

[Rachel-RN]

Outstanding shelves:


Shelf # 15 Coupledom
Alisa:
Cheryl: Rising Darkness Oct 26th 3* Review
Rachel: Feral Sins Oct 24th 3* Review
Sandra: Gone with the Wolf Oct 27th 3* Review





Shelf # 16 Alpha Male
Alisa: Lothaire
Cheryl: Tanner's Scheme Oct 29th 4* Review
Rachel: Eternal Flame Nov 1st 4* Review
Sandra: Fated

[Alisa]

Shelf 15 Coupledom


3 stars

date finished 11/01/15

This was just ok. I didn't really care for the writing style. It was very unique and he's very famous but it was kind of wonky (professional review vocab there). Anyways.....Stan and Tom are an established couple....with an odd relationship, who end up at a monastery investigating some murders. The mystery part was pretty good. I finished this though not sure if the couple is going to make it. Weird cuz this is the 7th book in the series. I haven't read the rest of it but I'd be mad if I was committed to them and they broke up after all this. I'll never know though cuz I don't see myself reading any more of the series.

[Alisa]

I should finish Lothaire tomorrow.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I'm gonna miss the new shelf in the morning, my time. I'll be out and about, appointments & shopping, but I'll take my Alpha book with me & finish it tomorrow. So I should be able to do a review tomorrow night & pick my new book then :)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Insomniacs!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'coupledom'. 

[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]

Good Job!! :D

[Rachel-RN]

Shelf #17 ~ 4 Nov: Same, but Different
Read a book: in a new2you series written by an author you've read (ex: Ilona Andrews - The Edge, Kate Daniels, Hidden Legacy series)

[Rachel-RN]

Only 2 non-winning shelves now (out of seven; New2You Author and Missing Persons).

This shelf is going to take some thought.

[Rachel-RN]

Either a contemporary , , or a paranormal

[Moondance]

I think I will readBlood Bound byRachel Vincent. Her Shifters series is one of my all time favorites!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

OK I'm back, hectic day *whew*. I've got 50 pages left of Fated & I'll read that shortly. Hubby's been called back in to work so I'll have the whole night without distractions *crossed fingers*

Not sure on which book I'll read for Same but Different, possibles:

and probably several others I can't think of at the moment.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Thanks Steph :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Alpha Male Shelf
Date: 5/11/15
Rating: ★★★

Cara, a plant scientist, is gifted and so is her 4yr old daughter Janie & sister, Emma the geneticist. That makes them wanted by both the Vampires and the baddies, the Kurjans; as mates or baby factories, depending on which side you're on.

It was a good story, well paced, a little predictable but Talen the Vamp was just too over the top dominant. He became a sterotype rather than a well rounded character, which was a shame. Cara was also a little TSTL at times, but I'm sure that was contrived so Talen could show his dominance.

I will read further into the series as the story itself was well told.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Sorry it took so long to post Rachel, I had to turn everything off last night cause of the massive lightning storm.

Still not sure what book I'll read, I'll try a few & see what sticks.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Wow, just got power back after a 1.5 hr blackout. Storms are crazy, I think maybe a wire got knocked down in the wind storm. No lightning this time, just wind & rain.

Meanwhile, reading on the laptop, I think I'll go with a dystopian, for same but different.

[Moondance]

Sandra wrote: "
Alpha Male Shelf
Date: 5/11/15
Rating: ★★★

Cara, a plant scientist, is gifted and so is her 4yr old daughter Janie & sister, Emma the geneticist. That makes them wanted b..."

I'm happy to know that I wasn't the only one that felt the alpha posturing was a little much!

[Moondance]

Sandra wrote: "Wow, just got power back after a 1.5 hr blackout. Storms are crazy, I think maybe a wire got knocked down in the wind storm. No lightning this time, just wind & rain.

Meanwhile, reading on the la..."

Goodness! Stay safe!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Thanks Cheryl :)

Cancel my pick Rachel, I'm not feeling it :(

Still looking .....

[Rachel-RN]

Same, but different

Nov 7th 2.5*

2.5*
Well, there were moments I liked and others that got on my nerves. I'm waffling between a 2-3 star for this one. Since I can't do 1/2 stars, it's 2.5 stars, rounded up.
I really liked that Ty not only loved and was good at his job, but at other things as well. The same goes for Julie. I did think Julie quickly jumped to her own conclusions and didn't give the other party a chance to explain.
They got together super fast. I would have liked more exploration of their childhoods (and how it shaped the adults they are), I thought that part was settled very quickly. Instead, what was brought up repeatedly (in cause my brain wasn't working), was Julie's wealth and privilege and Ty's being from a trailer park.
What got super annoying was reading how hot Ty is and how women just can't help themselves when around him- ".."quivering masses of hormones." His supreme hotness was brought up, at least in the first half, EVERY FREAKING CHAPTER!" If I was playing a drinking game, I'd be drunk and passed out easily by chapter 10.

[Alisa]

Rachel- Goodbye Borders wrote: "Same, but different

Nov 7th 2.5*

2.5*
Well, there were moments I liked and others that got on my nerves. I'm waffling between a 2-3 star for this one. Since I..."

Well the guy on the cover is full of hotness. :)

[Alisa]

I just recently read a horrible book when the MC's cried constantly. I counted 28x. I said in my review I should've made it a drinking game cuz if I would've drank every time they cried I would have been sloshed and it wouldn't have been such a painful read.

[Moondance]

Alisa wrote: "Rachel- Goodbye Borders wrote: "Same, but different

Nov 7th 2.5*

2.5*
Well, there were moments I liked and others that got on my nerves. I'm waffling between ..."

;-)

[Alisa]

I'm really finishing Lothaire today. (there was a tragic incident of me leaving my phone on the kitchen counter with his audio book on it so I didn't have it for my 6 hour commute the other day. #blondegirlproblems)

I switched from audio to print to get this done.

For this week's category I'm going to read

[Moondance]

Alisa wrote: "I just recently read a horrible book when the MC's cried constantly. I counted 28x. I said in my review I should've made it a drinking game cuz if I would've drank every time they cried I would hav..."

I've been through books like that!

[Moondance]

I'm really enjoying my book! I loved the Shifters series and hated when it ended. I did learn to not read it on a plane. I read the 4th book on an international flight that I took often enough to know the flight attendants.(Someone else was paying the bills so I flew first class) I started crying during a part of the storyline that soon became sobs. The attendants were so sweet! They brought me tea and tried to comfort me. It was difficult to explain that it was just the book. Thankfully my boss was sound asleep and didn't get involved.

[Alisa]

Moondance wrote: "I'm really enjoying my book! I loved the Shifters series and hated when it ended. I did learn to not read it on a plane. I read the 4th book on an international flight that I took often enough to k..."

That's funny. I once started crying over an emotional read while I was getting the oil changed on my car. The poor mechanics were all "Lady are you ok?" It was kind of embarrassing and every time I go back I think of that book. :)

[Moondance]

Alisa wrote: "Moondance wrote: "I'm really enjoying my book! I loved the Shifters series and hated when it ended. I did learn to not read it on a plane. I read the 4th book on an international flight that I took..."

One trip Dr. M read on the way over. He asked me if I wanted to read it on the way back. Again with the tears. I punched him in the arm and asked why he didn't tell me it was sad. He said I thought all of this guys books were sad. Point taken...

[Alisa]

Moondance wrote: "Alisa wrote: "Moondance wrote: "I'm really enjoying my book! I loved the Shifters series and hated when it ended. I did learn to not read it on a plane. I read the 4th book on an international flig..."

yes he does have a valid point :)