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Sorry for the delay.Roll 13, Spot 61
All-American Girl by Meg Cabot
Relevance: #1 in series
Date Finished: 6:15 6/2/14 (UTC+3)
Rating: *
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I am around...I am have been checking up occassionally to see everyone review is in. I will roll in a couple of minutes.
Roll 13, Spot 61Book:
by Michelle M. Pillow. Date Read: 5/31/14
Rating: 3 Stars
Theme: Book 1
Review:
First in a series, and the concept was great and it had great reviews from my friends but I couldn't really get into the story because I was so annoyed with the heroine the whole time and most of the time the hero. I thought the concept was great but the constant bickering and fights really did not bring on the romance. By the time, both learned to compromise in their marriage, it was too little too late.
Fab 4 rolled a 3, so we are on spot 64. Which means we can read Book 64 in a series, Book 6 in a series or Book 4 in a series. The alternative is to read a book that was Published in 2011
Ladies Bouchra has to take this and the next roll off due to prior engagements. I'm going to see if anyone in Ss wants to be a fill in, if not then y'all can just go on.
Ok ladies Mandy is going to be your honorary member this week :)
Hi ladies I'll be your fill in this week. For this roll I will read
for Published in 2011
Roll 14, spot 64Book:
Bone Crossed by Patricia BriggsDate Read: 06/03/14
Rating: 4 Stars
Relevance: Book 4 in a series
This was an enjoyable read. It was good to see Mercy getting her feet back under her after what had happened in the previous book. I also loved seeing her relationship with Adam advance. There were several twists and turns and of course, plenty of action. This series just improves as the characters become more layered and known to the reader. What a delight.
I love Mercy's books Diane. I'll have my review in later today. The hubby is home which is rare.
Roll 14, Spot 64Book:
The Ranger by Rhonda Nelson. Date Read: 6/4/14
Rating: 3 Stars
Theme: Book 6
Review:
This one is a re-read for me, because I originally read it out of order and now that I started the series from the beginning, I am reading this one in order again. In book 6, we see the old characters from the beginning of the series who started Ranger Security. Will Forrester recently left the military and has joined Ranger security and his first assignment is to find a missing 76 year old man who has gone missing. In his search, he comes across Rhiannon who forces herself on him to help him find the missing person. There are some funny scenes and its a harlequin blaze to it has some pretty steamy scenes. Overall a good read.
Ladies, I will be going to bed soon. It's been a long day and tomorrow is going to be even longer. I will roll in the morning, unless someone wants to after all the reviews are in.
lol thanks Diane. I should be trying to sleep but here I am on my tablet.
Roll 14 spot 64
Read 6/4/14
Rating 2
Alternate published 2011
Review
I’ve had Isle of Night on my TBR for longer than I can remember. I even picked up a physical copy. I honestly didn’t love the book. I had a hard time connecting with Annelise she’s one of those characters that frustrated me right from the start even though she’s genius smart. That being said I think the author created a unique spin on the vampire concept. Overall the story is well written it flows smoothly from start to finish. I just struggled to get into the story. It just wasn’t my kind of vampire story, but others may enjoy it more. If not for a challenge I don't think i would have finished the book but maybe down the road I will give it another chance.
Spot 64Read:
Passion by Lauren KateFinished: 6/4/14
ALT: Published 2011
Rating: ★★★
Review:
I think I have a Love/Hate attitude about this series.
There are some part that are pretty good and then other parts that drag on,on, and on.
It took forever to find out about the curse. :(
I liked that Daniel's group of Angels were in the book and enjoyed the historical references. But Lucinda is very annoying at times. :( I plan on reading the last book of this series but I'm in no hurry to do so. :(
There's already a "Winning Team"! It looks Team: Second to None had passed the finished line. :)It was really nice being on our team with you all! :D Hina, Mandy, and Diane T., we did some great reading this go-around! See you'll around, hopefully on another team. Bye for now! Diana S.
Diana that was the team that won in the ladt round. we are still playing.
Lol I never archived that thread, I suppose I need too!
Fab 4 rolled a 5, so we are on spot 69. Which means we can read Book 69 in a series, Book 6 in a series or Book 9 in a series. The alternative is to read a book Cover in Red (at lease 50%)
Hina your roll was amazing!!!! You totally made my day!!!!!!! 
I was waiting to start with the hopes that you would roll a 69 or 79.
lol I am glad someone's book work out. I have to go digging around since I think I am either past these books in the series or haven't reached it yet. I am actually have to do some digging in my shelf or go with the alternative.
90% of this challenge I have had to dig or look for the alternate. On my SS team this week I spent two hours at least going through the books on the alternate (Modern) link.
I actually did not have this problem in the last round, but I think that was because I was finishing up more series and starting another one so I had like the right balance or it just simply worked out. But this time around I am all over the place, either I am too early in the series to meet the bigger numbers or I am like literally one book away from getting to the right number. Like if we landed on 68, I had the perfect book 8 which covers another challenge and I would have been all set.
Mandy wrote: "Hina your roll was amazing!!!! You totally made my day!!!!!!! I was waiting to start with the hopes that you would roll a 69 or 79."
Please let me know what you think of it. I've been hearing a lot of negative reviews. So, I've been debating buying it or just waiting.
LOL! I guess I better find a red cover book!
OK! I found one! I'm reading
. I needed a quick one. Really busy this weekend.
Spot 69Read:
The Bride of Casa Dracula by Marta AcostaFinished: 6/7/14
ALT book Cover in Red
Rating: ★★★
Review:
Milagro got her hands full this time with all these so-called accidents interfering with her wedding plans or are they accidents. Is someone trying to stop Milagro from marrying Oswald.
As usual, Milagro gets herself in all kinds of messes. She's like a magnet for trouble. What a fun read with a latina flare :)
Spot 69 Read
9th in a series
rating ★
Review
I'm afraid that maybe I just had to high of expectations for the book. I've waited since the last book over 5 years for this book and it was just meh. The whole book is Merry feelings, and dealing with being a mom. Everything that happened was in the last 10%. It was slow I found myself being distracted because I needed action and it wasn't there. I was sad and upset by the ending. I honestly don't think I will continue the series. It's sadly like her Anita Blake series just gone to far over.
That being said everyone is different and just because I didn't enjoy it doesn't mean you won't love it. I've seen lots of mixed reviews.
I'm still grrrrr I want to slam stuff.... It made me feel.
So sorry to hear that Mandy, you were so excited about the book. I hate it when the book falls short.
I dont think I will finish my book before midnight, so I will probably roll tomorrow after I get my review done.
Typically I would have DNF. However I waited to long I had to know how it would play out. At least it was the ebook instead of the hardcover. =D
Roll 16, spot 69Book:
Shadow by Laurann DohnerDate Read: 06/07/14
Rating: 4 Stars
Relevance: Book 9 in a series
Loved this story. Beauty and Shadow were a wonderful couple. I liked how Beauty grew tired of the kid glove treatment she received because she was a "Gift" female. Finding her way, discovering her own power and that she could stand up to others, whether it was bad guys or well-meaning friends, made her shine. Shadow's character was just as interesting with his wounded past and his own fears to conquer. When they came together nothing could stop them. The type of romance to make romantics hum with contentment.
I wondered about that one, Mandy. I had been hearing sooo many negative things being written by fans of the series that it gave me pause. Think I'll wait awhile and maybe pick it up at the used book store in a year or so.
Roll 15, Spot 69Book:
Stop the Wedding! by Stephanie Bond. Date Read: 6/8/14
Rating: 2 Stars
Review:
The precis sounded interesting, Clay and Annabelle wanted to stop their parents from marrying each other and stop them from making a mistake. In trying to convince their respective parent that it is not a good idea, Clay and Annabelle started to fall for each other. The reason the book was just okay was because there wasn't much of romance and/or comedy to get through the book. There were some good moments but overall its a sweet romance lacking on the romance part. It could definitely have been better with the plot line given, but its my first read from Stephanie Bond, so hopefully I will come across something even better.
Fab 4 rolled a 5, so we are on spot 74. Which means we can read Book 74 in a series, Book 7 in a series or Book 4 in a series. The alternative is to read a book that has an Author's Name starting with W
Just in case I'm going to read
for W in the author name. It works for SS so it's not a problem.
Hi everyone!I'm sorry I never posted here to say I was taking some time off, but I was kinda pressed for time, as I was studying for an important exam.
Now that's over, and I'm ready to dive into some great reads. :)
Bouchra
No worries Bouchra. I was happy to stand in for you. Thank you ladies for letting me read a few books and adding new ones to my TBR. Have a great week and I hope you ladies win!!!!!
Thanks Mandy, for standing in for me. I'm glad you had fun!:D
It was nice having you here, Mandy :)Bouchra, how did the exam go?
Thanks Mandy :DBouchra, did you get an "A" ?
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Rating: 3.5 Stars
Relevance: Book 1 in a series
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