R12: Team #12 ~ Double Dozen

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats on the new job Kim :)

[Kim]

Thanks, Sandra. I'm working for the county school system as a substitute cafeteria worker - and I am drop dead tired...lol. It's just something until I find a permanent administrative/accounting position but I'm having fun. I never realized just how hard they worked.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Anything to pay the bills :D

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Congrats Kim! It is a tough job. I remember when I did that when my kids were younger. It was easier to be home for them but I was so tired. So I feel your pain.

[Kim]

I'm going to try reading for New2You Series

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I love that series Kim :)

[Kim]

I've been wanting to start it for awhile now but just haven't had time. Now the challenge is going to allow me to :) I'm excited!

[Jennifer H]

I'll be reading

[Sherri]

I'm out of town with limited internet access and will catch up tomorrow.

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

I hope your having fun :)

I'll read

[Kim]

Shelf - Itchy Witch

Title: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews
Rating: ★★★★★
Read: 10/11/15
Review:

Ok - I take back everything remotely negative that I may have said about this series. I am so glad that I continued on with the series after reading that the story takes off after this book....and it definitely seems like it will. (A huge thank you to my teammates for telling me to stick with it).
Magic Strikes has lots of fighting, blood and gore. But the connection developing between Kate and Curran...HOT!!! You cannot help but fall in love with the characters in the story (Derek, Julie, etc.)
I cannot wait to find out what's in store for them in the next book.

[Kim]

I'm now going to focus on for our current shelf. I've gotten to about the 5th Chapter and I'm already half in love with Roarke. I should have it finished and my review posted by the next shelf call.

[Jennifer H]

It is hard not to fall in love with Roarke :)

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Roarke is to die for. Love him :)

I'm trying to finish up with but I seem to keep going toward my witch book :)

[Kim]

Don't give up on it, Carmen. I promise it gets so much better!

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Kim wrote: "Don't give up on it, Carmen. I promise it gets so much better!"

I'm trying :) It's not a bad book, really. It's just not easy trying to sit and read an actual book when my 12 yr old keeps talking and with all the company coming over for birthday wishes, they're taking up my time I need for reading. Don't people know that I have reading to do. LOL.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

LOL That RL just keeps coming regardless.

[Kim]

LOL!!! I so feel your pain. Going back to work has really put a dent in my reading time.

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Seriously hahahaha

Kim I could just imagine. :/

[Kim]

I should be finished with by tomorrow evening and will post my review. That should have me caught up on all shelves already called. I hope we get another good shelf call tomorrow :)

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Yah! We have readers choice this week :) It has to be over 200 pages. That would be easy. I just need to get through my current books. I'll be done with my witch book tonight and then continue with my others books.

[Sherri]

So I am back hope and have access to my laptop which stopped working on my trip. I "think" it was the spare charger I took. I will update and see where we are at.

Also excited for the Reader's Choice as I just stopped at the library and picked up which I had on hold and I think it is a perfect choice.

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

I'm going to go with I've falling behind in the series and needed this for a different challenge so it will work for both challenges and I figured I'd follow the group too. LOL. Plus I love Roarke :)

[Kim]

Shelf - New2You Series

Title: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
Rating: ★★★★★
Read: 10/14/15
Review:

Excellent! I hate that I waited so long to start the series. Great world building and character development.

Eve is a very likable character - strong, determined and smart. Roarke, oh God what can I say...charming, seductive and mysterious. I love their chemistry.
Surprisingly I enjoyed the futuristic quality of the world they live in. It was detailed and believable.

I have read several of Nora Roberts' romance novels in the past that I really liked. To be able to have the same quality of writing across different genres shows what a talented author she is. I am very much looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it Kim. Now we have a new member to the Roarke fan :)

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

I have another 2 hrs before I'm finished with my witch book. So we can collect our stamp for that too :)

[Sherri]

so glad you enjoyed Naked in Death Kim. I love that series and I think it gets even better with the addition of Peabody in the future.

I have the front page updated to this point; so if everyone could take a quick look HERE and see if it agrees with what you know you are doing. I thought I had posted my review for What a Wicked Earl Wants but didn't see it and discovered my the new2you shelf requirement of it being a first book (I picked a second book in a series). So off to sort that out.

I have about an hour left in my itcy witch selection so I'm going to go finish that one.

[Kim]

All of my info looks correct, Sherri.

For Reader's Choice I'm going to continue my imaginary love affair with Roarke and read .

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Shelf - Itchy Witch

Title: Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher
Rating: ★★★★★
Read: 10/14/15
Review:
This was my favorite of the current of all the books in this series. There was so much that went on in this book. Harry had so many things going on for him. I couldn't believe the way this went and the people that you thought were a certain way weren't. There were a few surprises that's for sure. This series is getting better and better as is goes. I'm going to have to control myself from reading ahead. It's going to be hard by I have to try.

[Sherri]

WEEK 12 – Itchy Witch - Read a book: featuring a witch/warlock or any form of magic
September 30th -



Title: Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop
Rating: ★★★★
Read: 10/16
# pages: 369 pages

Review: I’m really liking this series. I have heard mixed things about it but I’m enjoying the development of the terra indigene and human relationships in the Lakeside courtyard. In this novel, the trouble between the humans and terra indigene is escalating and Meg’s visions are become more disturbing. The Lakeside terra indigene become involved due to Meg and we get a quick peak at how they differ from other terra indigene when the Midwest group is introduced. Is it due to their interactions with the humans in Lakeside or Meg herself? Also, Simone and Meg’s relationship has a few bumps; but overall I like the slow development of their feelings towards each other. I’m happy with them being friends but wonder if a terra indigene/human relationship is even a possibility with the cultures involved.

[Sherri]

WEEK 11 – Cover Love - Read a book: that features cover art you love
September 23rd -



Title: What a Wicked Earl Wants by Vicky Dreiling
Rating: ★★★
Read: 11/4/15
# pages: 408 pages

Review: I was a big fan of Vicky Dreiling’s debut historical romance, but this one was just OK for me. The whole premise of Laura and Andrew’s relationship felt forced and a bit unbelievable; as was Andrew’s willingness to play along with the deception (even for a shot at sleeping with Laura). There was just a lot of stuff going on with this one and the potential story that could have evolved just never did. Overall, the story just did not work for me, although I do still love the cover.

[Sherri]

Requested stamps for Itchy Witch and Cover Love!

Way to go Ladies!!

Here is the current status of what we are working on:

Team List - SHELVES WORKING ON

Week 14: - Reader's Choice - Oct 14, 0/4
Read a book: of your choice (over 200 pages)
Sherri: Devoted in Death
Kim: Glory in Death
Jennifer ♔Princess Penguin♔:
Carmen: Witness in Death



Week 13: - New2You Series - Oct 7, 1/4
Read a book: the first book in a new2you series
Sherri: Burn for Me
Kim: Naked in Death, 10/14/15, ★★★★★ Kim's Review
Jennifer ♔Princess Penguin♔: Under the Never Sky
Carmen: Witch Hunt



Week 9: - Meow! - Sept 9, 3/4
Read a book: featuring any form of feline shifter
Sherri: Magic Shifts 9/18/15, ★★★★★ Sherri's Review
Kim - Kissing Sin 9/14/15, ★★★★ Kim's Review
Jennifer ♔Princess Penguin♔ - Dead Ice 9/15/15, ♥♥♥♥♥ Jennifer ♔Princess Penguin♔ Review
Carmen - Magic Bites

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Double Dozen!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'itchy witch' and 'cover love'. 

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

Good Job!! :D

[Jennifer H]

Week 13 ~ New2You Series



Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
Finished: 10/16/15
Rating: ♥♥♥♥

Thoroughly enjoyed this although I would say that I wasn't completely engaged until 100 or so pages in. This is a creative and well written story that is engrossing. The world the author has created is compelling and the characters are appealing and fairly complex. The adventure and journey aspect of the story are also well done. And the romance is maybe the best part. The dystopian sci-fi aspects are probably the least believable part to me...somehow, I felt the science didn't seem plausible and as if the writer could have maybe done more research or something. Still, what does work far outweighs this. Very enjoyable!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats on the stamps DD!

[Sherri]

Hey Jennifer! Did I miss your Reader's Choice Book???

[Jennifer H]

No you didn't, life has been a little hectic this past week and I forgot to post what I was going to read.

I'll be reading

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Week 9: Meow

Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Date: 10/18
Rated: 3.75 stars
Review:
I was having a tough time trying to get passed the first few chapters until things started to get interesting as she started digging into Greg's murder and also when Curran came into the picture. He's a strong character but with a protective side. I can't wait to see how these two characters develop though the series. I'm hoping to get the chance to get to the next book soon so I don't lose interest in the series.

[Kim]

I'm switching books for Reader's Choice to . It was so good I couldn't put it down...lol

[Kim]

Shelf - Reader's Choice

Title: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
Rating: ★★★★★
Read: 10/20/15
Review:

I am so glad I struggled through the first two books - it is so worth it. Magic Bleeds is the best one yet.

After a very entertaining "mating dance”, Kate has finally accepted her status of "mate" to Curran. We continue to learn about Kate's family as well as how Curran became the Beast Lord. This book has it all - lots of action and some tender moments between Kate and Curran. As Curran's mate, Kate is now also Alpha of the Pack and some of the members do not like it. It is definitely causing some friction between important characters. I'm glad I have the next book already. I can't wait to see what happens next.

[Sherri]

So glad you are enjoying the series Kim!

Requested our Meow stamp.

I just finished up and although it is different than the Kate Daniels series, the dialog is as witty as ever. I ended up liking this series as well. Will do a review tomorrow.

[Sherri]

Shelf is up and it is Coupledom- read a book with a couple on cover.

[Jennifer H]

I'll be reading

[Kim]

I'll be reading . Even though Curran's in beast form he's still on there :)

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

I'll be reading

[Steph, Serious series addict]

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

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

Good Job!! :D

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Awesome!!!!

[Sherri]

I'll be reading

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats on the stamp DD!

[Kim]

I've been listening to Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews. You know it's a good book (and a good narrator) when it makes you laugh out loud. :)

...I dialed the guardroom. Barabas picked up the phone, his slightly ironic tenor amused before I even had a chance to say anything. "Yes, Consort?"

"Why is everyone calling me Consort?"

"Jim designated you as Consort in official papers. You don't want to be called Mate, calling you Alpha is confusing, and 'Beast Lady' makes people laugh."

"Why is it necessary to attach a title to me at all?"

"Because you are attached to the Beast Lord."

Behind me Curran chuckled to himself. Apparently I amused everyone this evening."....

Kate Daniels, the Beast Lady....too funny!