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Roll 9, Spot 43Book:
Into Your Arms by Abigail Strom. Date Read: 5/18/14
Rating: 3 Stars
Theme: Book 4
Review:
Sara and Nick live for their career, until love happens. But do try to fight it. There are many of the returning character from previous books, because the series is based on family and it is a very sweet romance to see Nick and Sara realize that love and relationship can be ahead of their career.
Diane, How are you doing with your book?
I will have my review up within the hour.
Roll 9, Spot 43Book:
New Pack Order by Eve LanglaisDate Read: 5/18/14
Rating: 2 Stars
Relevance: Book 4
Eve Langlais is one of my favorite authors. That being said, I had trouble getting into this story. For the most part, I just did not care if Marc, Antonia, and Thaddeus got together or not. The chemistry between the three did not work. It was like watching someone work really hard to get a square, a circle, and a rectangle to fit into a triangle. A lot of frustration with very little reward. Then you have a new bad guy introduced without reveling who he or she is. I was glad to see this one end.
I am going to roll in a couple of minutes.
Fab 4 rolled a 5, so we are on spot 48. Which means we can read Book 48 in a series, Book 4 in a series or Book 8 in a series. The alternative is to read a book that has a Title Starting with "M"
Roll 10, Spot 48
Mummy Knew by Lisa James
Relevance: title starts with M
Date Finished: 17:00 5/19/2014 (UTC+3)
Rating: ****
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Diana S wrote: "Read: 
by Miranda BlissFinished: 5/17/15
Series: A Cooking Class Mystery #3
Rating: 2.5 ★★
Revie..."
Oh ... this sounds like one of those TSTL "heroines" (To Stupid To Live). I hate those!
Thanks for the warning, and better luck with your next book.
Roll 10, Spot 48Book:
Midnight Man by Lisa Marie RiceDate Read: 5/20/14
Rating: 5 Stars
Relevance: Title starts with M
Loved this story! The almost primal attraction between John and Suzanne was wonderful. The way cool-headed John would lose control over Suzanne and the way she let go of her refined manners to match his passion creates a story that leaves scorch marks in it's wake. This was one heck of a ride.
Diana S, How's your book going? I was going to read
, which is book 4 in the series...but I just realized that I finished
which fits the alternative. :)
Diane wrote: "Roll 10, Spot 48Book:
Midnight Man by Lisa Marie RiceDate Read: 5/20/14
Rating: 5 Stars
Relevance: Title starts with M
Loved this ..."
I love Lisa Marie Rice! This is one of my favorite series.
Hina wrote: ..."She has just become one of my favorites. I went and bought the other two books last night and am looking forward to reading them...lol
Diana S, how are you coming along with your book?
I'm finished! I'll have my comments up in a little while. :)
Was getting worried about you, Diana. Glad you're okay :)
Diana...I was getting worried...lol stressful. hope everything is okay. I am going to be up for another hour....so I can roll till...
Spot 48Read:
Me Before You by Jojo MoyesFinished: 5/22/14
ALT: Title Starting with "M"
Rating: 4.5 ★★★★
Review:
Needed: A new box of Tissues
You will definitely be on an emotional roller coaster ride with this book! One minute, you'll find your heart-strings being pulled and then your heart breaking.:S
This is no typical romance. Louise & Will are memorable! A Great Story! A Great Read!
Roll 10, Spot 48Book:
Midsummer Magic by Catherine Coulter. Date Read: 5/21/14
Rating: 3 Stars
Theme: Title Starting with M
Review:
A new historical author for me, as I am pretty sure I haven't read any of Ms. Coulter's other work although most of them are on my tbr. Phillip, an earl is forced to choose a bride from one of the daughters of his father's friend. But his father had made a promise that Phillip has to keep and since his father is dying, he has no choice but to follow thorough. Frances, one of the daughters does not want to be chosen to be married off, so she devises a plan to disguise herself as dowdy and ugly. The first half of the book was painful to say the least, both characters are immature and it was a really bad start to their marriage. Phillip leaves Frances off at his country estate and he goes off to London, but guilt for abandoning his wife brings him back, only to find that Frances is not dowdy or ugly, but the opposite and then the story finally gets interesting as they go head to head with each other and fall in love.
Fab 4 rolled a 5, so we are on spot 53. Which means we can read Book 53 in a series, Book 5 in a series or Book 3 in a series. The alternative is to read a book from LOL Shelf.
Roll 11, Spot 53Book:
Kaleb by Kathi S. BartonDate Read: 5/24/14
Rating: 3 Stars
Relevance: Book 3 in a series
Review
Good solid story. I'm interested in figuring out the little twist that the author included. I'm sure it will revel itself as the series progresses. Kaleb and Thor were both interesting characters. I found Kaleb more interesting then Thor. I have a weakness for werebears...lol.
I should be done with my book early tomorrow. How is everyone else coming alone?
I just got home. I'll have my review up in a little while.
Spot 53Read:
A Dirty Job by Christopher MooreFinished: 5/24/14
ALT: LOL (p.3)
Rating: ★★★
Review:
As I was reading this book I couldn't help but burst out laughing! :D There were lines in this book that were hilarious! I even had to stop reading to share them with my husband. But then, there were a few parts in this book that were just plain gross. :p All in all, I liked the storyline about Charlie Asher, a single dad raising his daughter, Sophie. While doing his job as "Death". Unusual concept. Easy Read! :)
Diana, looks like you and I are the early birds for this one. That means we can be late for the next one. Right, Hina? ;)
Diane T. wrote: "Diana, looks like you and I are the early birds for this one. That means we can be late for the next one. Right, Hina? ;)"LOL :) Sure Diana and Diane! As long as I know I am cool with that! My cousin came over with his 8 month old and the last time was here it more than a couple of hours to walk away from his parents, so I thought I would have time to finish, but the moment he got here, he was willing to come to me and play so that's what I ended up doing. :) I will post my review soon.
Bouchra Are you almost done with your book?
Well, I guess I'll take Memorial Day off and check on Tuesday. :)
Sorry guys. Internet problems.Roll 11, Spot 53
Looking for Alaska by John Green
Relevance: found on LOL shelf
Date Finished: 20:45, 5/25/2014 (UTC+3)
Rating: ****
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Roll 11, Spot 53Book:
How to Seduce a Billionaire by Kate Carlisle. Date Read: 5/25/14
Rating: 4 Stars
Review
I love stories with heroine having a makeover and the part I really like, she didn't do it for the hero but rather her ex, to show that she is not all the things he accused her of and she wants to get back at him and make him jealous, so she is looking for someone to teach her more about seduction. Brandon, her boss seeing the changes, doesn't want anyone but him teaching her. It was a good book, I liked it.
Fab 4 rolled a 2, so we are on spot 55. Which means we can read Book 55 in a series, Book 5 in a series or Book 5 in a series. The alternative is to read a book that has a Setting in Florida
Roll 12, Spot 55Book:
Jamie by Kathi S. BartonDate Read: 5/28/14
Rating: 4 Stars
Relevance: Book 5
Loved this story. Pi had me cracking up. Gotta love a woman who asks if you have yellow slime in your diet...lol. Dane is wonderful, she has her walls in place until Jamie just crashes through them. I liked the way Jamie refused to take no for an answer. He would just smile, say "I love you" and kiss her breathless. Yummy. The bad guys in this one gave me the creeps. One scene in particular sent chills down my spine.
This story is one heck of a ride. Laughter, tears, chills and finally, a very satisfying happily ever after.
Roll 12, Spot 55Book:
Billionaire's Jet Set Babies by Catherine Mann.Date Read: 5/28/14
Rating: 4 Stars
Theme: Setting in Florida
Review:
Since I was not in the moon to read any series and wanted a guarantee, this book did really nice, since I have read it before a while ago, and I knew it would be a relaxing guaranteed good read. Trying to get her cleaning business off the ground, Alexa wants to pitch the idea to the owner of Jansen Air, Seth Jansen. While cleaning his plane, she find twin babies on the plane. Turns out Seth's ex has left them to him and now he needs an Nanny. So Seth offers Alexa a deal, to be a temporary nanny to his kids and he will listen to her pitch about her business. It is a good and fast read and just what I needed this week. I am really in the mood to read light hearted book this week.
Diana & Bouchra, how are you guys coming along with your books?
Sorry, the holiday through me off! I thought today was Wednesday! :( Here my review.
Read:
Speaking from Among the Bones by Alan BradleyFinished: 5/27/14
Series: Flavia de Luce #5
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
Once again Flavia has another mystery to solve. This time she needed to know who would have did such a thing to Mr. Collicutt, the church organist. I love the twists and turns in this mystery. Great Job, Flavia! Till' next time.
yeah...the extra day has thrown me off as well...
Sorry guys, bad Internet for the past day or so.Roll 12, Spot 55
Paper Towns by John Green
Relevance: set in Orlando, Florida
Date Finished: 23:35, 5/29/2014 (UTC+3)
Rating: ****
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Fab 4 rolled a 6, so we are on spot 61. Which means we can read Book 61 in a series, Book 6 in a series or Book 1 in a series or a stand alone. The alternative is to read a book that has a Location in Massachusetts
Spot 61Read:
Stormbreaker by Anthony HorowitzFinished: 5/30/14
Series: Alex Rider #1
Rating: 3.5 ★★★
Review:
You never know what you're going to find out at the end of a family member's life. And that's the case for Alex Rider, who thought he knew his Uncle Ian well. Boy, was he wrong. It turned out that he was a secret agent for MI6. Which begins Alex Rider's new life, full of adventure and danger. I picked up this book to see if my nephews would like it for their summer read. I'm trying to collect the whole series. I know they're going to love it. I'm looking forward to their comments. :)
I am going to roll tomorrow as soon as the reviews are in.
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey
Relevance: set in Salem, Oregon
Date Finished: 15:37 5/18/14 (UTC+3)
Rating: ****
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