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R7: SSS "Two Hot to Handle" (2) **WINNING TEAM**
Well I can read the same book for both challenges now :D
Shelby wrote: "Week 1.5 (7 - Series: #7): Infected: Undertow - 350pgs/GR
Mwwahhhhhaaaaa!!! Shannon your dice roll loved me. I was all set to read this tom..."
Well that's convenient. Wish mine would have worked out that way. :p
Karen wrote: "Well I can read the same book for both challenges now :D"What is this mystery book you're referring to? lol
Week 1 Roll 2: Space 7Alternate Author M
I will read
by Erin McCarthy.307 Pages
How the book qualifies: Author's last name starts with a M
Nice Roll - This will get me current with the series!
Week 1.5Infected: Undertow by Andrea Speed
Qualification: Series #7
Read: (1/17)
Rating: ★★★★
This is yet another solid installment in a great series. There's so much pain going on in Roan's head and in his body, I just hurt for him. But I also want to smack him for his inability to share what's going on with those closest to him. I know this series is winding itself down to a conclusion and I just don't know how it's going to wrap up to my satisfaction but I hope that it can.
I did love the Holden/Scott side story line here as well. Holden's transition in the last couple of books has been really fun to watch. It's nice to see the jaded hooker not really know how to process what he's got going on in his own life.
The mysteries in this story were all relatively short and simple, while the focus was more on Roan's deterioration and Holden's personal battles. The cop/vigilante angle in this book plays out farther, and yet I felt Roan was more in bounds in this book than he's been in the past. The cops are taking an interesting angle with him and I'm very curious to see where this all ends up.
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ThatEzi wrote: "Infected is a good series"I couldn't get through book 1 and I don't know why. I remember I had borrowed it on kindle and was totally panicking because the loan was about to expire and I just could not make myself finish it. It still bugs me that I seem to be the only human in the universe that didn't like that series!
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I couldn't get through book 1 and I don't know why. I remember I had borrowed it on kindle and was totally panicking because the loan was about to expire..."
I've read through book 6 but I don't think I ever got over Paris. So the Dylan and I don't connect
I'll always love Paris, he was awesome, but Dylan has definitely grown on me over time. At times I want Roan to let go more of Paris as I feel like he still hasn't fully committed to Dylan even though Dylan is devoted to him and puts up with so much crap in being with Roan.
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Paris' shadow is LONG. Roan has treated Dylan like an afterthought which is why I treat Dylan like 2nd choice too
Well in both of the challenges my team is on space 7 and alt author m
I'm reading a groom of her own by Maya Rodale . It is actually horrible , I'm around halfway through . If I didn't have to finish it for the challenge I would have dnfd it.
I'm reading a groom of her own by Maya Rodale . It is actually horrible , I'm around halfway through . If I didn't have to finish it for the challenge I would have dnfd it.
Karen wrote: "Well in both of the challenges my team is on space 7 and alt author m I'm reading a groom of her own by Maya Rodale . It is actually horrible , I'm around halfway through . If I didn't have to fi..."
My books did not fit both of the challenges, unfortunately. At least you are halfway through - you can do it then use eye bleach!!
I'm done with it finally!
The main hero and heroines story was horribly blah and uninspiring .
In fact it was the heroes fiance who had a nice story . I was invested in her and happy when she got her happy ending.
That really isn't a spoiler because it becomes obvious soon enough.
The main hero and heroines story was horribly blah and uninspiring .
In fact it was the heroes fiance who had a nice story . I was invested in her and happy when she got her happy ending.
That really isn't a spoiler because it becomes obvious soon enough.
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I'm reading a groom of her own by Maya Rodale . It is actually horrible , I'm around halfway through . If I didn't have to fi..."
Karen's review: this book sucked. I want the 6 hours back so I can read a real book. Why oh Why couldn't Tere Michaels have a new book so I could use her for "M"? If you see this book, run for your life
lol, that sounds painful.
Shannon wrote: "lol, that sounds painful."Very painful indeed!
Karen wrote: "Well in both of the challenges my team is on space 7 and alt author m I'm reading a groom of her own by Maya Rodale . It is actually horrible , I'm around halfway through . If I didn't have to fi..."
Hey chicky, can you do an official-like post for me? Puleeease! :p
I will do it soon . Get on my lappy today .
That was just me speaking about my pain..
That was just me speaking about my pain..
Ezi ! Horrible horrible horrible! Please do run for your life .
Who is tere Michaels? Does she write awesome books?
Oh I don't read mm . I tried it but not my cup of tea.
Week 1 - SundaySpace: 7 (Alt. "M" Author)
Loving Emmett by Mathew Ortiz
Pages: 154
Qualifies: Author Mathew Ortiz
Read: 1/19/16
Rating: ★★★★
I'd say 3 stars for the actual story and a whole extra star for sweaty, licky, smell-me sex. So hot! Super cute story of Alex, the bank manager, and Emmett, the homegrown county salvage guy. The big, sweaty, aw-shucks maam' gentleman. This was the first in the series so we meet a whole cast of funny characters that actually make me want to continue with the series. Emmett's mom and dad alone could make me read more. Realistic? Nah, but who cares, it was so entertaining.
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she writes m-m books.
Week 1 Roll 2: Space 7Alternate Author M
Completed
by Erin McCarthy.'Final Lap
Finished: 1/19/16
3 stars
307 Pages
How the book qualifies: Author's last name starts with a M
Review:
3 stars
This is the final installment of the Fast Track Series. While I really enjoyed the early books in this series, the last couple of books have fallen flat for me. This series focused on the men and women of stockcar racing, aka NASCAR and all are fictional characters. Although this is book 8, it could easily be a stand- alone book.
Harley and Charity are twins and can be construed as the good twin/bad twin syndrome. Harley has had a crush on Cooper for several years. In a desperate attempt to have a man (especially Cooper) look at her, Harley decides to trade places for one day with her sexy twin Charity. After an evening of sexual bliss,
Harley leaves Cooper under the disguise as Charity.
Cooper is acting guardian for his 12 year old sister, and has begged to hire Harley as a nanny. Cooper is confused when he begins to have feelings for the “Nanny” since he was under the impression that he slept with her twin Charity.
The happy ending to this long series is that Harley and Charity both get their dream men in the end. I just wish that the final book would have been more action around the track rather than around the bedroom.
A little under 8 hours to roll time! Woot!! :)
Ezi wants to make sure we're all posting in the same format so she can find everything easier so...Initial Post:
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I can roll as soon as Karen posts her book from the last roll. :)
I'm so sorry I completely forgot . Give me half an hour
No worries, as long as it's today sometime. :p
With my lappy I mean . Because I can't link the book via mobile.
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don't worry about linking book right now. Just write the name and later link in the book. With your post, Shannon can roll for your team. The link isn't as important as the posting of the review
Review: A groom of her own by Maya rodale
Rating:2 stars
This book is one of the initial books written by Maya rodale and that is very evident and noticeable in her writing style.
It seems like she has just blandly written down all the tropes and elements of a historical romance novel . But there is no emotion or passion in the story
The idea of the series is really good - the four writing girls but the execution really needs to improve.
The hero/ heroines story whatever isn't really inspiring or made me feel really invested in it. I felt like oh god just let this book be over . Why am I having to read this book.
The only interesting part in this book was that the author also wrote from the pov of the heroes fiancée. She and her story were in fact what is interesting about the book . Her happy ending was what I was invested in. In conclusion don't waste your time on this book. I try my level best not to write negative reviews but this was just bad!
Rating:2 stars
This book is one of the initial books written by Maya rodale and that is very evident and noticeable in her writing style.
It seems like she has just blandly written down all the tropes and elements of a historical romance novel . But there is no emotion or passion in the story
The idea of the series is really good - the four writing girls but the execution really needs to improve.
The hero/ heroines story whatever isn't really inspiring or made me feel really invested in it. I felt like oh god just let this book be over . Why am I having to read this book.
The only interesting part in this book was that the author also wrote from the pov of the heroes fiancée. She and her story were in fact what is interesting about the book . Her happy ending was what I was invested in. In conclusion don't waste your time on this book. I try my level best not to write negative reviews but this was just bad!
Week 2 - Thursday RollRolled: 6
Old Space: 7
New Space: 13
#1 in Series
#3 in Series
#13 in Series
Alt Option: "J" Author
Shannon: Full Domain, Review Post 100
Shelby: Dark Space, Review Post 102
Debbie: Lost in You, Review Post 101
Karen: Left the Team
Week 2 - ThursdaySpace #: 13
(Nice Guys, #3)Full Domain by Kindle Alexander
Pages: 434
Qualifies: #3 in "Nice Guys" Series
Karen wrote: "Review: A groom of her own by Maya rodaleRating:2 stars
This book is one of the initial books written by Maya rodale and that is very evident and noticeable in her writing style.
It seems like ..."
Is the title "A Groom of One's Own"?
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Because you have timely submitted your reviews on this week 1, you have earned your Free Pass (See Post 1)
Week 2 Roll 1Space 13
I will read
Lost in You by Serena Grey
312 Pages
How the book qualifies: #3 in the Swanson Court Series
ThatEzi wrote: "Congratulations Team 2, Because you have timely submitted your reviews on this week 1, you have earned your Free Pass (See Post 1)"
WooHoo!! Free Pass for us!!
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"one of my alltime favorite covers. I also love this cover
ThatEzi wrote: "Shelby wrote: "Week 2"one of my alltime favorite covers. I also love this cover
"I just got that book...probably because of the cover. I don't even remember the blurb. lol
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Me too. I have no plans on reading it anytime soon but I thought it was Four from divergent at first
Week 2 - Thursday Completion PostSpace #: 13
(Nice Guys, #3)Full Domain by Kindle Alexander
Pages: 434
Qualifies: #3 in "Nice Guys" Series
Read: 1/22/16
Rating: ★★★★
I think what keeps me from giving these book 5 stars is the length. I get bogged down somewhere in the middle then pick back up around 70%. I think it's my crap attention span. Anyways, I really did love the book. Aaron was just the cutest, most guarded guy. I never could picture him as being 6' like described. I see him smaller for some reason. And brilliant. I love me some nerdy, smart boys. And Kreed, big, macho, tattooed badass Kreed. Yummolicious! I love that they didn't jump right into bed together. He had to work a little for a piece of that. The smexing was fairly hot which is a bonus but there was a really lot of it. I know there may be too much when I actually skim the sex scenes. I love that the other two couples played a big part in this book. It made this series feel complete.
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Sorry, I didn't see it. thanks"
No worries. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't screwing everything. With as insane as my last couple of days at work have been it's entirely possible. :D