R12: Team #12 ~ Double Dozen

[Jennifer H]

I'll be reading it is #4 in series

[Sherri]

I'll request when I get home. Totally missed Kim's post.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Glad to hear the news of your Dad's improvement Sherri!

[Sherri]

Sandra wrote: "Glad to hear the news of your Dad's improvement Sherri!"

Thank you all for your support; I know I'm not making this easy.

Off to request our Bloody Mess stamp - YAY!

[Kim]

No worries! We're here for you, Sherri. I've been in your position before and I could hardly function much less keep up with book club. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

[Kim]

I'm going to read . It is book #3 in the series.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Double Dozen!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'a bloody mess'. 

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

Good Job!! :D

[Jennifer H]

Yay Team!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats on the stamp DD!

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Hi ladies. I'm back and finished my book. Ok off to post it and pick my new book.

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Shelf #3 ~ 29 July: Happy Birthday!
Read a book: published in 2015 (any month)

Title: Crimson Sin
Rating: 4 ★
Read: 8/5
Page: 246
Review: This was my first book from this author and I really enjoyed the good and dark angel theme to the book. Spike and her mixed band crew of a werewolf and humans. Talk about a mixed group but then there's the issue with Rowen who doesn't know that he is a Nephrilin like Spike and will also have to make a choice. It was a really entertaining book. I'm going to have to make it my business the read the rest of this series.

[Sherri]

Woo Hoo! Updated and requested our Happy Birthday Stamp!

I'm going to read Hellhound which I tried to start previously and only got 18 pages into. I'll be rereading those pages since I can't recall what I started reading. :-)

[Sherri]

Week 4: - Series Catch-up! - Aug 4th, 0/4
Read a book: in a series you've already started ~ book #2+

Sherri - Hellhound
Kim -
Jennifer ♔Princess Penguin♔ - The Heir
Carmen -

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

I'm going to go for Hard Bitten for week 4

[Kim]

Yay!!! Another stamp! Way to go ladies :)
We've been lucky to have gotten such good shelf calls. Hopefully Mr. Randomizer will continue to be good to us!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Double Dozen!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'happy birthday'. 

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

Good Job!! :D

[Jennifer H]

Yay! We are doing awesome!

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Yay! Stamp,stamp,stamp! Yay!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats on the stamp DD!

[Kim]

Shelf - Series Catch-Up

Title: The Resurrection by Julie Plec
Rating: ★★★★½
Read: 8/7/15
# pages: 320
Review:
I really enjoyed reading these "prequel" books. The Resurrection picks up with the Mikaelson's sharing power of New Orleans with the werewolves and the witches have been run out of the city to the bayou.
Here is where we see the siblings as they are in the TV series. Klaus wants more...he can't have love so he wants power. Rebecca is still chasing the HEA dream that she is desperate to find and Elijah is fed up with having to always clean up his brother and sister's messes.
An evil foe is out to divide the siblings and turn them against each other, which is not that hard to do, and there is plenty of sibling fighting. Nevertheless, each knows that they have always been stronger when they are together and that is why they pledged a thousand years ago "family forever". Once they stand together, they are a force to be reckoned with.
I hope that Ms. Plec considers writing one more book to cover the gap between where this story ends and where the TV series picks up.
If you are a fan of the TV series I think you will really enjoy this trilogy.

[Jennifer H]

Week #4 ~ Series Catch-up



The Heir by Kiera Cass
Finished: 8/8/15
Rating: ♥♥♥♥

I don't LOVE Eadlyn like I did America quite yet, but I think she's going to grow into someone I love as much, if not more. I knew by the end of The Selection that I loved Prince Maxon for America, but by the end of The Heir I'm really not sure who is best for Eadlyn.

There's lots of great options and that's exciting for future books. I think getting to know the suitors is part of the fun, so I won't talk about them here - but Cass created quite a variety! I also loved seeing glimpses of characters from the previous books all grown up and how they're part of America and Maxon's lives this far in the future. I did feel a bit of a disconnect from who some of them had once been and who they are now- I know they've grown and changed over the past twenty-ish years, but it still was a little jarring at first and took some getting used to. But it's super cool getting to see the family and world Maxon and America have worked so hard to build - and to see what has worked and what has turned out to be harder than anticipated.

My only regret right now? Reading The Heir when the next book isn't due out for a long while! I read the others back to back and didn't have to do this torturous waiting thing. And this one ended on a bit of a heartbreaking cliff hanger - I teared up a bit - so it's going to be a long wait! I think I might end up rereading just before the next one comes out so that all the suitors and details will be fresh- but I'm definitely looking forward to more of Eadlyn's story!

[Sherri]

Just checking in! I updated the front with the great reviews from Kim and Jennifer. Way to go ladies

Also, I flipped the summary post around so the newest shelf is at the top and not at the bottom. Easier to edit that way for me.

I'm close to finishing my Free Space and am about 1/3 way through my Series Catch Up.

[Jennifer H]

Shelf #5 ~ 12 Aug: Demons
Direct Link: https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...

[Jennifer H]

I'll be reading

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Hi team. I see we have a new shelf book. I finally got my book for last weeks book so I'll be starting that and hopefully finish my free space too but I'll post which book I'll read for this week and hopefully get that or purchase it quicker than this week. :)

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Jennifer you gave me an idea. I might just do Sweet Evil since your doing the 3rd book and I've been dying to read this series and it works for this week. Thanks :D

[Jennifer H]

It is a great series (at least I think so ;))

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Sounds good to me :)

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Ok I've looked at the list and I've been procrastinating on this book so I'm going to go for it since I already have it too but Jennifer once Sweet Evil comes in. I will be definitely reading it :)

So I'm going to read

[Jennifer H]

I really like the 'Rachel Morgan' series too :)

[Kim]

I've got 4 books that I'm trying to chose from. I'll let you know as soon as I decide which one I'm going to read for the Demons shelf.

[Sherri]

I'm sad to write that my father passed away yesterday morning, so I've been dealing with that. I'll try to catch up as soon as I can. I think I have a couple of books to add.

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

I'm so so sorry to hear that Sherri. Prayers are sent to you and your family. ((Hugs))

This week is just full of sadness. I found out that I have to go for a breast biopsy and then my brother is in the hospital because he was mistaken for someone and the person stabbed him. It's just crazy. SMH.

[Kim]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss, Sherri. My prayers are with you and your family.

And, OMG Carmen...I am so sorry about your brother. I wish him a speedy recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with you while you go through the biopsy...and the waiting for the results. It must be very scary.

I don't "know" either one of you but I feel as if I do. Please keep me posted about how you both are doing. Don't worry about BSB-there will be plenty of time to catch up and if not...well it's just a game. Your health, both emotional and physical, are what is most important.

Lots of hugs to both of you!!

[Jennifer H]

My thoughts and prayers are with both of you, Sherri & Carmen :)

[Kim]

For the Demons shelf I'm going to read from SOS Bookshelf page 81.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I'm very sorry to hear that Sherri. All my sympathies to you and your family at this sad time.

Also Carmen, a very scary time both for you waiting on results and for your brother in hospital. Hope all goes well for you both!!

And a repeat of what Kim said above!

[Jennifer H]

Shelf #5 ~ Demons



Sweet Reckoning by Wendy Higgins
Finished: 8/15/15
Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥
Shelved 166 times as Demons

By far the best series I've read in a long time and I've read a lot of good series lately. I'm seriously literally fixing to turn around and re read these books again right now!! It's not just about the love story and connection between the two main characters which is extremely HOTTT, but it's also extremely eye opening and enlightening. There's a lot of crazy deep issues that the characters have had to go through and the things they overcome and how they can see other people and who they really are and I love how the author describes the auras surrounding people and the intensity of them. This is really just an amazing series and I don't see many readers not enjoying this read!

[Kim]

Glad to see that you enjoyed the entire series, Jennifer. I've been curious about it but feared it may be a little to YA for my mood right now. I'll definitely have to move it up on my TBR list.

[Jennifer H]

I'm really not that much of a YA reader but I really liked this series. By the end of the series it really turns into a NA book instead.

[Kim]

Shelf - Demons

Title: A Kiss of Shadows by Laurell K. Hamilton
Rating: ★★★
Read: 8/15/15
Review:

It wasn't bad but wasn't great either. This series may be a little too Sci-Fi for my taste - I had a hard time with the green people (or pink or blue)....why I can immerse myself in a hot scene with vamps, weres, or witches and not this I'm not sure. Then it may also be Ms. Hamilton's writing - not that she isn't superb. Her world building is exceptional. But I had a hard time keeping with the first Anita Blake novel also. I'm not giving up on either series but I've got other books I would rather start on right now.

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Week 4: - Series Catch-up!
Read a book: in a series you've already started ~ book #2+
#4 in the series.

Title: Hard Bitten
Rating: ★★★★
review:
I really enjoy the Chicagoland series. Merit is a strong female character. In this book I liked Ethan. He is usually a jerk but I really enjoyed his flirtation in this book. I found it fun :) I couldn't believe the ending so I really need to get the next book so that I can see what's going to happen. really enjoyed this book.

[Kim]

Hi Ladies. Just checking in to see how everyone is doing and let you know I'm thinking about you guys! Ready for the next shelf call :) 2 hours to go!!

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Oops still working on last weeks and free space. Oh boy I'm falling behind SMH. Sorry ladies. I'll try my best to catch up.

[Jennifer H]

Shelf #6 ~ 19 Aug: Dark & Stormy
Read a book: featuring 'DARK' or 'STORM' (or any variation of either ~ IE: stormy, darkness, etc) in title, series or author name or a black or grey cover

[Jennifer H]

Is this cover black enough...

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Yes Jennifer

[Jennifer H]

Thanks :)

[Sherri]

I'm checking back in and working at getting life back to "normal." So sorry to hear about your brother and yourself! Hoping for his speedy recover and good news for yourself! Please take care of yourself; that is definitely the most important thing you can do.

I've looked through the books and it looks like the audiobook I started on the 15th is listed on the Demons shelf, so I will thank my lucky stars and use it for that one.

For my Dark & Stormy shelf . I've also completed my free space and series catchup. I do need to write reviews, hopefully I can do that tomorrow and request our series catchup stamp. Yea!

[Kim]

I'm still trying to settle on a book. I've been having internet trouble for 2 days now and it is so frustrating. I'll let you know as soon as I decide on a book.