Meet & Greet Challenge Round 12 (Oct/Nov): READING

[Penney]

Thank you Zara and Jane!!

Zara ~ Thankfully it's just one course for my real estate license but it's crammed into a very limited amount of time. I feel like I facts and figures sliding out of my ears because they just won't fit in my head anymore, lol. However, Monday is my last day so the light is shining bright at the end of the tunnel :-)

[Stacie]

I can't seem to find Kim's picks for me from Group 1. I keep looking in my inbox because it should be there but it's not. Can you resend, please?!

[Stephanie]

I am finished with Group 2 and Bonus. Please let me know if you don't have picks from me.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Stacie Mass D-Struction wrote: "I can't seem to find Kim's picks for me from Group 1. I keep looking in my inbox because it should be there but it's not. Can you resend, please?!"

Kim pulled out Stacie. I forget to remove her so please ignore her on your list. You should still have 19 picks :)

[Stacie]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Stacie Mass D-Struction wrote: "I can't seem to find Kim's picks for me from Group 1. I keep looking in my inbox because it should be there but it's not. Can you resend, please?!"

Kim pulled out..."

Gotcha! Thanks! Then I have everyone :)

[Ezi]

Has Jennifer pulled out of Bonus picks? I pm'd her 3 days ago and no reply.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "Has Jennifer pulled out of Bonus picks? I pm'd her 3 days ago and no reply."

No - Jennifer is in. I'm guessing she is still going? I think is still a day to go before picks need to be in? By my reckoning, it is still the 26th there?

I'll PM tomorrow if you still don't have picks :)

[Ty]

I have all of my bonus picks. Thanks to the bonus group. happy reading to all!

[Jennifer]

I think I sent all my picks. Let me know if I left anyone out.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Jennifer wrote: "I think I sent all my picks. Let me know if I left anyone out."

Great going Jennifer :D

[Katie]

I think I'm just missing a bonus pick from Penney. I saw that she's busy, though, so no hurry. :)

[Raine]

I've got all my books from group 2 and bonus.
I am good to go!

I am going to have to hold myself back from reading when it comes in at midnight tonight.

[Penney]

Clearly this has not been a good month for me. Usually I have all my picks out and done within a couple days from the start of picking. My apologies to Zara & Katie who had to wait. I went over the list with a fine tooth comb this time and I'm 99.99% sure I've sent out all bonus picks. If, however, I've still missed anyone please PM me as soon as possible.

Happy Reading All!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Penney wrote: "Clearly this has not been a good month for me. Usually I have all my picks out and done within a couple days from the start of picking. My apologies to Zara & Katie who had to wait. I went over ..."

LOL - it happens to all of us ;) And for some reason, this month seems to have been really flat-out!

[Larissa]

Group 1 Update

Becca LOVED 5★ 10/4
I lost count of how many times I cried! I don't know how KA does it?! She just writes the story so well.

Jody This had been on my TBR for awhile so I am glad I was pushed to read it. I enjoyed it and will probably read the next book too. Thank you for the pick! 3★

[Elke]

Group 2 update-

Read my first book recommended by Stephanie- liked reading about the "Old Malcolm"!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Group 2

I had a slow start for the first few days this month, but once I got started I got through a bunch of books in a hurry! Here's what I've finished so far (and all were 4 star reads for me):

Krissy - Lothaire 10/6/15 - It took me a while to warm up to the idea of Lothaire as hero material, but he eventually got there, and the narration was excellent, as usual.

Holli - Wicked Appetite 10/8/15 - Reminded me a little too much of the Stephanie Plum books, but still cute and fun, and great narration.

Stacie Mass D-Struction - The Way You Look Tonight 10/9/15 - Another solid installment in the Sullivans series, I always know what to expect and I've never been disappointed.

Gle - Three to Ride 10/10/15 - I don't know why I've put this one off for so long, it's been on my TBR forever! The next in the series won't wait nearly as long!

Becca - Somebody Nice! 10/10/15 - Cute, sweet feel-good story that bubbled to the top of the list right at the perfect time, just when I needed a bit of a lift!

Kay - The Hero 10/11/15 - Audiobooks written by Robyn Carr and narrated by Therese Plummer are like comfort food to me, and this one was no exception. I'm looking forward to continuing the series.

Shelby - Double Full 10/12/15 - I enjoyed this one, other than some nit-picky issues that wouldn't bother anyone but a rabid football fan...thanks for the warning about those, Shelby! :D

Thanks for all the great picks...now I'm off to go read more!

[Ezi]

@Melissa:
My first audiobook was your pick for me. ★★★½ and I enjoyed it. It wasn't as emotional as the other too, but Yuri has this "I'm chillin' because I'm rich bitch" attitude.

Thanks

[Elke]

Read my 2nd book recommended by Preethi-it was great seeing Reyes' POV! Love me some Reyes! Lol!!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Ty,

I picked up one of your recs and thought it was great! Thanks so much for the pick.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

One quarter of the way through - time for an update! So far I've read four of my picks and will start another one tomorrow.

Group 2:

Preethi - Caribou's Gift by Eve Langlais 10.5.15 - Fun like all of her books, a cute holiday story. (I read it earlier than I planned for the PtP.)

~Melissa~ - Lothaire by Kresley Cole 10.6.15 - Loved it once I got used to Lothaire as a hero. The heroine was awesome!

Zara - Somebody Nice! by Raine O'Tierney 10.7.15 - Sweet story!

Nichole - The Stolen Mackenzie Bride by Jennifer Ashley 10.15.15 - Loved this!! And really glad we are getting more from this era too! Mal and Mary were so great together - gave me warm fuzzies!

Thanks for the great picks so far, I can't wait to read more!! =)

[Elke]

Read my 3rd book recommended by Primseven-it was a very funny book! I lost count as to how many times I laughed out loud!!

[Prismseven]

Glad you liked the book :)

[~Melissa~]

MountainKat wrote: "One quarter of the way through - time for an update! So far I've read four of my picks and will start another one tomorrow.

Group 2:

Preethi - Caribou's Gift by Eve Langlais 10.5...."

Glad you enjoyed Lothaire :)

[~Melissa~]

Ezinwanyi~Boo boo kitty wrote: "@Melissa:
My first audiobook was your pick for me. ★★★½ and I enjoyed it. It wasn't as emotional as the other too, but Yuri has this "I'm chillin' because I'm rich bitch" ..."

I'm so glad you enjoyed it more than me :D

[Elke]

Read my 4th book recommended by JoJo-it was a quick fun read!

[Ty]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Ty,

I picked up one of your recs and thought it was great! Thanks so much for the pick.

"

yeah, this is pretty much my top read for the summer/fall time. :D

edit: I think I picked this for you for PIFM. HAHA. This works, too.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Ty wrote: "Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Ty,

I picked up one of your recs and thought it was great! Thanks so much for the pick.

"

yeah, this is pretty much my top read for the summer/fall time. :D

edit: I think I picked this for you for PIFM. HAHA. This works, too.
"

Yeah, I realized a couple days later I posted in the wrong place and put a post over there as well.

Thanks again for the rec! I never would have even looked at it, much less read it, without your recommendation. :)

[Elke]

Read my 5th book recommended by Penney-it was really good! Of course it is a Nicholas Sparks, so I am sure it would make a great movie too!

[LaurLa]

A very sloooow start... November should be better. What I have read has been super yummy, though! Thanks for the picks, Ladies!!

Meet n Greet - Round 12
October-November 2015

3 of 20

Group 2:
✔Katie: Rock Chick Redux - Kristin Ashley - 10.17 ★★★★
✔Penney: Talk Me Down - Victoria Dahl - 10.09 ★★★★
✔Raine: To Command and Collar - Cherise Sinclair - 10.15 ★★★★

[Elke]

Read my 6th book recommended by MKat-it was good, but not one of Maya Bank's best.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

One month down, one to go - time for another update! So far I've read half of my picks - yay! I hope to start at least one more tomorrow.

Group 2:

Jono - Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh 10.24.15 - Loved this! Vasic was so wonderful and Ivy was great too!

Jennifer - Carnal Ecstasy by Lissa Matthews 10.25.15 - Definitely steamy, but too short to have much impact for me.

Nadine - Ink Spots by Lissa Matthews 10.2 5.15 - More like Simple Need, lots of emotion that made me care more about the characters. Sweet and steamy!

Grace - Say Something by Mari Carr 10.26.15 - This made me happy! I've loved the whole series and watching all the 'wine girls' get their HEA. Sad to see it end, but so glad I read them!

Donna - Heat Exchange by Shannon Stacey 10.28.15 - I really enjoyed this. Nice beginning to a new series!

Raine - The Men with the Golden Cuffs by Lexi Blake 10.31.15 - I really enjoyed this too, except when the guys acted like asshats. Pushed some buttons, but a good story.

Thanks for the great picks so far, I can't wait to read more!! =)

[Elke]

Read my 7th book recommended by Gea-absofreakinlutely LOVED it! KA did it again!!

[Nadine Bookaholic]

The Meet & Greet Challenge Round 12
October - November 2015

Group 2

Completed 4 1/4 out of 20


Thank you for the great picks!

Katie - Pursued: An Alpha Billionaire Romance BY Cynthia Dane Finished 10/19 ★★★★

Laura - Off Limits by Kelly Jamieson Finished 10/26 ★★★★

Nichole - Destroyed by Cari Quinn Finished 10/12 ★★★★

Raine - Russian Enforcer's Royal Engagement by Nic Saint Finished 10/25 ★★★

Donna you picked a box set/anthology for me, Shades of Control: Fifty by Fifty, now I haven't read the entire box set yet but I have finished a couple of the stories.

Spanked to the Limit by Michelle Fox
This was a hot quick read! Lexi wins a spanking from a Dominate at a charity auction )I want to know where these auctions take place) Sign me up! anyway, Lexi is so prim and proper that she doesn't want the prize (Crazy girl!) but since it's a fundraiser and Mark Sadiz (the Dominate) has bated her she is going to do it....boy oh boy....like I said IT'S HOT!

Teaching Maya by Tara Crescent
Twenty-one year old Maya thinks something is wrong with her since she was never able to reach orgasm with her ex-boyfriend Anthony, so while she is on her family vacation she decides she is going to seduce Thirty-one year old Ryan Clayborn a close friend of her uncle's and someone she had a crush on as a teenager. Do I even have to tell you how hot this book is? If you read any of Tara Crescent's other books you know she is the Queen when it comes to BDSM. The relationship between Maya and Ryan is refreshing, no strings, they both get what they want and everyone is happy....right?!? Guess you're going to read it to find out. ;)

My Meet & Greet Round 12 Shelf, you can see all my reviews here

[Jody]

Oops! I was reading so much I forgot to update!

Group 1

Becca - Burning Ember ★★★★ 10/20/15 I really enjoyed this one and can't wait for the next one to come out!

Diane~Firefly~ - Knight of Ocean Avenue ★★★ 10/17/15 I was so excited to read this based upon the blurb but it fell just a little bit short for me. It was sweet and I liked the characters a lot but just wanted more.

Ezi - Hollywood Dirt ★★★ 10/2/15 This has gotten so many fantastic reviews I think I set myself up to not love it. Good story but just not very memorable for me.

Gle - Four Days ★★★★ 10/25/15 Another great addition to this series. Loved it!

Jane(PS) - Three Hours ★★★★★ 11/3/15 This one surprised me it was even better than the last few! I can not wait to read the next one!!

Shelby - Crossroads ★★★★★ 10/15/15 I LOVED IT!! HOT!!!!

Thanks for the picks! I'll update my bonus reads tomorrow. Just got caught up reading and forgot!

[Ezi]

I finished these and want to thank you for your recs

@Becca: My Life Next Door ★★★★½. This was the best book I've read in the last few months. good story telling, nice and clean. Just awesome an audio!

@Breann: A Forbidden Rumspringa ★★★★. My third favorite book. I definitely was pulling for these guys to get out of that community before it killed their spirit.

@Debbie (Doc): A Stone in the Sea ★★. There was nothing wrong with this one other than it felt like story I've read many times. very typical & BP Desire Untamed ★★. This was a round up from 1.5 star. I honestly disliked this book. It was one of the most sexist books I've read in a long time, but it has a lot of potential.

@Diane ~Firefly~: Dark Heart of Magic ★★★★½. This was my 3rd favorite book. Awesome sequel to build upon book 1.

@ Gle: BP: Never Say Never ★★★. this one was just boring.

@Jane (PS): BP: Where One Goes ★★★★½. My second favorite read this round of MnG. What an emotional read about healing from loss.

@~KarenH~: Defiant ★★½. this book was too much Historical fiction and not enough romance for me. Plus, I didn't like the heroine.

@Krissy: Midnight Rescue ★★★. It was an okay beginning.

@Sallie(GeorgiaGirl): The Single Undead Moms Club ★★★½. I enjoyed this one but I was expecting more.

@Stacie Mass D-Struction: Nine Minutes ★★★. I didn't like this one but I was intrigued by it too. I hate stockholm syndrome stuff. But there was more to that story so I will be reading book 2.

@ Katie: Secrets ★★★. I was so glad to see Lisa back with her Si-No ability. YAY!

@ Melissa: Never Never: Part Two ★★. I don't get this story as you already know but thank you for reading it with me :D

THANK YOU!

[Mai]

I'm finished and read all my picks:

Meet and Greet 12 October/November 2015
Progress: 39/39

Group 1 - Progress 20/20
•Becca - Mockingjay|Suzanne Collins|15/10/08 ★★★
•Breann - Magic Dreams|Ilona Andrews|15/10/03 ★★★
•Debbie - A Good Rake is Hard to Find|Manda Collins|15/10/01 ★★
•Diane ~Firefly~ - Magic Slays|Ilona Andrews|15/10/22 ★★★
•Ezi - Heat|Penny Reid|15/10/04 ★★★
•Gle - Forever and a Day|Jill Shalvis|15/10/25 ★★★
•Holli - Vision in Silver|Anne Bishop|15/10/16 ★★★
•Jane(PS) - Phantom|Susan Kay|15/10/23 ★★★
•Jody - Archangel's Consort|Nalini Singh|15/10/12 ★★★
•KarenH - Hot Finish|Erin McCarthy|15/10/15 ★★
•KathyD - Slave to Sensation|Nalini Singh|15/10/23 ★★★
•Kay - The Girl Who Chased the Moon|Sarah Addison Allen|15/10/10 ★★★
•Krissy - What I Did For a Duke|Julie Anne Long|15/10/03 ★★★★
•Kristy - Worth Any Price|Lisa Kleypas|15/10/07 ★★★★
•Larissa - Drink Deep|Chloe Neill|15/10/06 ★★★
•Logan - The Girl on the Train|Paula Hawkins|15/10/12 ★★
•Sallie (GG) - Ghost Story|Jim Butcher|15/10/16 ★★★★★
•Shelby - City of Ashes|Cassandra Clare|15/10/17 ★★★
•Skandia - Clash|Nicole Williams|15/10/20 ★★
•Stacie Mass D-Struction - Play With Me|Alisha Rai|15/10/01 ★★★★


Bonus Picks 19/19
•Ezi - First Grave on the Right|Darynda Jones|15/10/03 ★★
•Gea - Tender Rebel|Johanna Lindsey|15/10/20 ★★★
•Gle - The Very Best of Charles de Lint|Charles de Lint|15/10/24 ★★★★
•Grace - At Last|Jill Shalvis|15/10/21 ★★★
•Jane(PS) - The Beast of Bath: A Regency Fairytale|Chasity Bowlin|15/10/01 ★★★
•Jennifer - The Perfect Mistress|Victoria Alexander|15/10/23 ★★★
•Jody - Wild about the Witch|Cassidy Cayman|15/10/06 ★★
•KathyD - War's Passion|Lia Davis|15/10/01 ★
•Katie - To Catch an Heiress|Julia Quinn|15/10/10 ★★★
•Krissy - A Kiss to Remember|Teresa Medeiros|15/10/01 ★★★★★
•~Melissa~ - Much Ado About Marriage|Karen Hawkins|15/10/24 ★★★
•Nichole - The Winter Long|Seanan McGuire|15/10/13 ★★★★★
•Penney - Twice Tempted|Jeaniene Frost|15/10/05 ★★★
•Raine - The Offer|Karina Halle|15/10/17 ★★★
•Shelby - Furies of Calderon|Jim Butcher|15/10/15 ★★★
•Stephanie - A Good Debutante's Guide to Ruin|Sophie Jordan|15/10/27 ★★★
•Sunshine - Hope Smolders|Jaci Burton|15/10/02 ★★★
•Ty - Wish List|Lisa Kleypas|15/10/03 ★★★
•Zara - The Obituary Society|Jessica L. Randall|15/10/04 ★★

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Well done Mai!! That was fast :)

[Ezi]

Mai wrote: "I'm finished and read all my picks:

Meet and Greet 12 October/November 2015
Progress: 39/39

Group 1 - Progress 20/20
•Becca - Mockingjay|Suzanne Collins|15/10/08 ★..."

You rocked it

[Diane ~Firefly~]

KarenH,

I just finished your pick and thanks so much for the recommendation. It was my favorite so far of the series.

[Fran, Moderator]

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[Breann]

Ezinwanyi~Boo boo kitty wrote: "@Breann: A Forbidden Rumspringa ★★★★. My third favorite book. I definitely was pulling for these guys to get out of that community before it killed their spirit."

Yay! The whole series is really good. Actually, I love everything I've read by Keira Andrews.

[Jody]

Update Bonus

Gea - Redemption Road ★★★ 10/30/15 It was an ok read. It is a very lite mc read though and I found that to be disappointing.

Gle - Grim: The Beginning ★★ I didn't like the choppy writing style at all.

Grace - Forged in Stone ★★★ Quick fun read but felt I was missing part of the story setup.

Jane(PS) - Double Tap ★★★★ 11/7/15 A good addition to the new series by Lani Lynn Vale and it follows her previous series style of writing.

Katie - The Dark Ones ★★★★ 10/3/15 There was a lot going on but I enjoyed the unique take on vampires and other fantasy characters. I'll continue reading the series.

Nichole - Tattered Love ★★★ 10/5/15 This was a reread for me but I didn't enjoy it as much this time around.

Shelby - Erica's Choice ★★★★ 11/9/15 Quick HOT menage story that I enjoyed reading again.

Stephanie - Fighting Envy ★★★ 10/26/15 A good light read.

Ty - The Air He Breathes ★★★★★ 10/28/15 Loved it! The cover alone is 5 stars! Sad story that I stayed up all night finishing in one day.

Zara - Hell's Flower ★★★★ 10/9/15 I thought this was a great mc book! The only problem I had is that it ends with a cliff hanger in the epilogue. I want the next book now!!

[Ezi]

Jody wrote: "Update Bonus ..."

gotta a lotta tattoo books. LOL!

I got . It's on KU and I am seeing a lot of good things about this one

[~Melissa~]

Mai wrote: "I'm finished and read all my picks:

Meet and Greet 12 October/November 2015
Progress: 39/39

Group 1 - Progress 20/20
•Becca - Mockingjay|Suzanne Collins|15/10/08 ★..."


Wow girl - awesome job :)

[Katie]

Just finished my last book for this round. Thanks for all the great picks, everyone! Looking forward to the next one. :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Katie wrote: "Just finished my last book for this round. Thanks for all the great picks, everyone! Looking forward to the next one. :)"

Well done Katie!! Is that with or without a new baby's help? (That is, has baby arrived yet?)

[Katie]

Lol. Baby will arrive no later than Dec. 6, but hasn't made any moves to show up yet. Which is good since it's still a little early. :)

How's the US treating you??? Enjoying your stay?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Having a great time! New York was so much fun - and now Boston is keeping me jumping :D I actually have sore feet from all the walking I've done ;)

Hope the baby's arrival all goes to plan :)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Group 1

Just finished another pick. Thanks for the recommendation Larissa, I really enjoyed the story.