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Do we have another letter, oh, this is only Wednesday. Can I ask that you make the letter clear for me, since I am blind. I can't read through all the posts, takes to long. So put it at the top, and maybe that the only thing in the post.
Sorry ladies I had a work emergency and am just now getting to post our roll.We rolled a big ole 6 this week and that puts us on spot 8.
Ladies we have to read either an 8th in series book or we can do the alternative which is to read a book from THIS LISTDon't forget this review has to be in by Sunday but again if at all possible if we could try to have them all in sometime Saturday it would be a big help for me getting us linked and ready to roll. Everybody did an awesome job on the first book reviews! :)
Progress Post HereWe Rolled a 6 putting us on spot 8
Thursday 10/10/13
- Review Link - JenniferJ 
- Review Link - Lindy
- Review Link - NayNay
- Review Link - Lauren
- Review Link - Stephanie
I will be reading.....
by Tina Folsom #8 in series
I will read
on page 37 of the Cover to Love list.
I'll be reading from the cover list. can we pick one from any page? or does it have to be the 8th or something like that?
If it's on that shelf you're good Stephanie!
Lindy wrote: "We Rolled a 6 putting us on spot 8"We're playing a board game hon where we roll dice and move forward. The Game Board is HERE
We have already rolled once and got a 2 which put us on spot 2. Today we rolled a 6 which moved us up to spot 8.
Lindy is blind which makes it many times more difficult for me to find things, all I need is on Friday to tell me which series book and the option.
Lindy you'll have to read a book that's eighth in a series or pick one that's on this shelf just click on this linkhttps://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
by Tina Folsom 10/11/13 *****I just love this series....I always see reviews about the Black Dagger Brotherhood series and think readers are missing out!! This series is soooo much better.
I want to start by saying that M/M Romance is not my forte....but THOMAS'S CHOICE there was no passing up. And I am glad I didn't, Tina Folsom did an exceptional job writing the romance scene's for this book, and really it was so well done that by the end of the book it was not a M/M Romance for me it was just a Paranormal Romance with two character's very much in love with each other.
This was a great addition to the Scanguards Vampire series, I would recommend it to all Paranormal Romance Fans.
Nice review, NayNay. I've read the first few books in Folsom's series. I'm up to Zane's Redemption but haven't had a chance to get to it. Should move it up.
Finished my book - review will be up soon.
Spot #8: alternative: Cover to Love
Book: If You Dare by Kresley Cole
Finished: Oct 12th
Rating: ★★★1/2
Review:
Court MacCarrick and his brothers, Hugh and Ethan, are cursed never to know love or father children. As such, they feel they have nothing to lose and live their lives on the edge. Working as a mercenary for a warlord in Andorra, Court is double-crossed and left for dead until he is rescued by the beautiful if arrogant, Annalia Llorente.
The basic premise is entertaining and the hero is a sexy, scrumptious highlander (what's not to love) but the heroine almost ruins the book. Throughout the first half of the story, Annalia is prejudiced, elitist and TSTL! There are moments when I found myself wanting the villains to shoot her. She does improve somewhat in the second half, however, the damage to the romance is done.
In contrast, the secondary heroine, Olivia, is much more likable (even if she is the villain's daughter) and her romance with Annalia's brother has incredible potential but unfortunately takes a back seat.
Despite his somewhat Neanderthal-like tendencies (similar to Lachlain MacRieve in A Hunger Like No Other), Court is an admirable character caught between the knowledge that every woman he cares for will suffer and his need to love and be loved. He has the patience of a saint when it comes to Annalia and personally, I think he deserved better. Nevertheless, their chemistry sizzles and Cole definitely knows how to write a steamy sex scene.
The next two books are about Court's brothers and one can only hope that the heroines are an improvement.
by Ransom RiggsFinished 10/12/13
3 stars
Review: I had been wanting to read this one for quite a while. I went into it thinking it would be scary and all but it wasn't which didn't make it bad just not what I was expecting. I must say it is one of the oddest stories and books I have ever read and the photo's made it more real and exciting.
Read: Masque of the Red DeathFinished: Oct 12
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
well... I'm disappointed. There was no steampunk in this & no poe. The lead was annoyingly naive.
The author presented a good plot that had been drug too thin, but the imagery was good. That and a few of the background characters interest me. I'll Read the next, but it will be a task.
@Jennifer - just an FYI. Lindy's review is posted in the discussion thread message #206 so we are ready to roll :0)
Lauren wrote: "@Jennifer - just an FYI. Lindy's review is posted in the discussion thread message #206 so we are ready to roll :0)"Yes I just noticed that sweets. I don't check that thread every day so I had no idea. I'm rolling now ladies. I am sorry for the delay.
OK ladies we rolled a 4 this week and that puts us on Spot 12. So we can read a first in series or a second in series or a 12th in series or do the alternate which is read a book Published in year 2005.
Lauren wrote: "No problem - its a team effort :0)"{{{{HUGS}}}
Good Morning Ladies...I will be reading
by Cindy Gerard (One Eyed Jacks #1)
Keep posting int ;he wrong placeweek 3
Author/Title Coulter, Catherine The Final Cut bk 1
Rated: 5
Finished: 10/15
REVIEW:
This is Coulter's newest series. Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Drummond
of New Scotland Yard is not your run of the mill British DCI. He seems to be
a rework of James Bond. He was born in the US but brought up in England by his father, a hereditary Baron.
Nicholas' police and personal partner, Detective Inspector Elaine York, is in New York to oversee security for the Queen Mother's Crown (which features the famous Koh-I-Noor diamond) while it is on exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum. On hearing that she has been found dead under suspicious circumstances
Nicholas immediately flies to New York.
While Nicholas partners with FBI Agent Michaela (Mike) Caine to work on the case they are given assistance by Coulter's FBI characters Savich and Sherlock. Mike is an attractive, and respective FBI agent and they join forces pretty easily. So the old popular Savitch asnd Sherlock characters from the FBI series have been included.
Progress Post HereWe Rolled a 4 putting us on spot 12
Sunday 10/13/13
- Review Link - JenniferJ 
- Review Link -Lindy
- Review Link - NayNay
- Review Link - Lauren
- Review Link - Stephanie
I can read a 12th in series?If so I'll be reading changes by Jim butcher.
You put up a review link for us, many thanks
That's right Stephanie you can read a first, second or twelfth or the alternate.
wanted to make sure before I write the review on this damn smart phone. hate auto correct.
Lol I just got a new phone and autocorrect doesn't recognize the things I usually type like my old phone did.
harlequin {Stephanie} wrote: "wanted to make sure before I write the review on this damn smart phone. hate auto correct."
Oh my, I think I wouldn't like that either Stephanie! :)
It's awful. I had to add correct. Can you believe that! I kept re-checking thinking I spelt it wrong.
Read: Changes book 12Finished: Oct 13
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
This was by far the most personal of the series to date. It is a highly emotional ride that is guaranteed to hit your tear ducts.
The ending had me in blubbers. Even when I could see it coming. real tears!<\i>
I finished my read....
by Cindy Gerard 10/15/13 4 starsCindy Gerard has done it again. I have read all of the Black Ops Inc series and loved them and now the One Eyed Jacks, another big hit with me. I can't wait for the next book, and all the yummy military men. Cindy Gerard is one of my favorites, her characters and situations come to life, the descriptions are so vivid you feel like you're right there in the mix of everything. The book was filled with raw emotion, a lot of action and hot sex scenes. Everything you want in a romantic suspense.
Spot #12: alternative: Published in 2005
Book: Dead Secret by Beverly Connor
Finished: Oct 16th
Rating: ★★★★1/2
Review:
In this installment, Forensic Anthropologist, Diane Fallon, and her team discover a mummified corpse while caving, which sets in motion a series of chilling events culminating in the revelations of a decades old murder that has deadly consequences in the present.
An action packed and intricate plot with characters that come to life on the pages. The forensic details are fascinating and contribute significantly to the engrossing storyline without being excessive or redundant.
Diane and her team are engaging and we also get some interesting insight into her background - glad I don't have her family.
All in all, a thoroughly entertaining read.
week 3Author/Title Coulter, Catherine The Final Cut bk 1
Rated: 5
Finished: 10/15
REVIEW:
This is Coulter's newest series. Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Drummond
of New Scotland Yard is not your run of the mill British DCI. He seems to be
a rework of James Bond. He was born in the US but brought up in England by his father, a hereditary Baron.
Nicholas' police and personal partner, Detective Inspector Elaine York, is in New York to oversee security for the Queen Mother's Crown (which features the famous Koh-I-Noor diamond) while it is on exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum. On hearing that she has been found dead under suspicious circumstances
Nicholas immediately flies to New York.
While Nicholas partners with FBI Agent Michaela (Mike) Caine to work on the case they are given assistance by Coulter's FBI characters Savich and Sherlock. Mike is an attractive, and respective FBI agent and they join forces pretty easily. So the old popular Savitch asnd Sherlock characters from the FBI series have been included.
by Tera Lynn ChildsFinished 10/15/13
4 stars
Review: First off let me say of all the sister's I think I liked and could relate to Grace the most. I really enjoyed Sweet Venom's play on Greek Mythology because it is something that has peaked a big interest in me the past year or so and I loved how it told each sister's story sort of separately but yet together...you'd have to read it to understand what I mean.
OK ladies we rolled a 3 this week and that puts us on Spot 15. So we can read a first in series or a fifth in series or a 15th in series or do the alternate which is read a book where the Authors first, middle, or last name starts with a P
I will be reading....
by Shannon K. Butcher(#1 in Sentinel Wars series)
I finished my 4th read....
by Shannon K. Butcher 10/18/13 ****I loved the mix of action and romance in this novel. The story moved at a fast paced making it very hard to put down. The characters were strong and likable. I really thought this is a good start, and will continue on with the series. I have read other books by Shannon Butcher (Delta Force and Edge series) but I think this series is going to be my favorite of hers. I would highly recommend this book to any Paranormal Romance Fan.
I'm reading
- book #1 in the Maiden Lane series.
I have that we are on week 4 and suppose to read We Rolled a 4 putting us on spot 12 so 1, 2 or 12 is good.Is this incorrect and should be:
we rolled a 3 this week and that puts us on Spot 15. So we can read a first in series or a fifth in series or a 15th in series or do the alternate which is read a book where the Authors first, middle, or last name starts with a P
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Rated rated 5;
Finished 10/9
This is the third int he silk merchant series. Daughter Lucianna Pietro D'Angelo of Florence, Italy is wed to a man old enought o be her grandfather. It is a marriage in name only, he sought someone to care for him before he died. When hd did Luciana is left rich and a widow which has more than a single woman. She meets Robert Minton, the Earl of Lisle, a handsome Englishman who has come from the king to buy silk. sher falls in love and he returns to England. The family hears that the Venice silk merchants plan to open an office in England and since she is widowed and speaks English she is to go there and open the Florence office before they have a chance. So Robert is able to convince her to marry him and get away from her cloying mother and live in England.