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Week 4 - Thursday Roll Previous Spot: 26
Rolled: 6
Current Spot: 32
#2, #3, #32 in a series or Alternate: Mental Illness
Week #4~Thursday RollSpot #32
by Kristen AshleyPages:297
How it fits~Third book in the series
Finished:2/5/16
Rating:4 Stars
Review:Roxanne "Roxie" Logan has been away from her family for seven years because of her ex boyfriend Billy Flynn (who still thinks they're a couple}
Elizabeth "Beth" Bennet is working towards her graduate degree in Texas far from her mother's meddling ways. A frantic phone from her sister Jane sends Beth rushing home to New York to be by her father's side. Beth offers to remain in New York to be close to her family only to have played right into her mother's hands. Beth doesn't like William Darcy yet can't deny that she wants his kisses and touch. William Darcy tries to keep everyone at arms length but that doesn't seem to be working for him with Beth Bennet. Colin Frey needs a bride and nominates his best friend Beth even though he's clearly gay. Beth reluctantly agrees to Colin's plan even though it's making her completely miserable. Beth's parents are hiding something from their daughters Beth does some snooping to figure out what it is. Will Beth go through with the wedding to Colin? What are The Bennet's hiding? Will Darcy admit his feelings for Beth? Your answers await you in Over You.
This is my first experience with H. M. Ward's writing style in collaboration with L. G. Castillo. The concept for the book is the modern day retelling of Pride and Prejudice. I've got to admit that is clearly and wholly accurate description of this book from the story to the characters. I'll be honest I enjoyed this version over the classic mainly because it isn't in Old English which sometimes frustrates me to no end. I'll definitely consider reading more from both of these author's in the future). Upon entering Fortnum's Roxie is looking for her Uncle Tex. Roxie's world is turned upside down when she sees a man with whiskey eyes. Henry "Hank" Nightgale likes what he sees in Roxie and makes no bones about it. Hank knows that trouble is following Roxie but he doesn't care about it. Can Hank convince Roxie that she belongs to him?
Week #4 ~ Thursday RollSpot #32 ~ Alternative #32 ~ Mental Illness
(Magnus Pack #3.5) by Shelly Laurenston and Cynthia Eden (352 p.)
Week #4 ~ Thursday RollSpot #32 ~ Alternative #32 ~ Mental Illness
(Magnus Pack #3.5) by Shelly Laurenston and Cynthia Eden (352 p.)Finished: 2016/2/5
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
Miss Congeniality by Shelly Laurenston ~ 5 Stars
This is a story about child protégée, which isn’t child anymore; she is emotionless, brutally honest and can make gown men cry and a werewolf, which doesn’t want to settle down.
Wicked Ways by Cynthia Eden ~ 2 Stars
Miranda just had a date from Hell. The Paul is a vampire and he attacked her, but her shifter neighbour saved her.
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Week 4 - Thursday RollSpot #32
Sleigh Ride by Heidi Cullinan - 229 pgs
Finished: 2/6/16
Rating: 4 stars
Hot It Fits: #2 in a series
Review: Gabriel, a librarian and Arthur, handyman are thrown together and initially really dislike each other. But, of course, events put them together and they find when they get to know each other, feel something strong. There's of course a lot of hot sex but their love story is what won me over.
Week 4 - Thursday RollSpot #32 - #2 in a series
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Week 4 Thursday Roll Spot 32
Book Wicked Charms by Janet Evanovich
Page no 240
How it fits 3rd in series
Finished 5th February 2016
Rating★★★
Review
Lizzy and Diesel are back on the hunt of another SALIGIA stone, this time the Greed stone. This time with a pirate theme. Wulf and his crazy minion Hatchet are still about as is Carl the monkey and Glo and her ever faithful broom.
My problem with this series is the same as with the author's Stephanie Plum series, it is all getting a bit repetitive. Same basic story ever so slight plot change. She even rehashes descriptions from one series to another. They are not as fun to read as they used to be.
Week 4 - Sunday RollPrevious Spot: 32
Rolled: 3
Current Spot: 35
#3, #5 or #35 / Alternate - 35. Law Enforcement/Military
Week #4 ~ Sunday RollSpot #35 ~ Alternative #35 ~ Law Enforcement/Military
(Wild Seasons #4) by Christina Lauren (384 p.)
Week #4~Sunday RollSpot #35~Alternative
by J.D. RobbPages #315
How it fits~Law Enforcement
Finished:2/9/16
Rating:4 Stars
Review:Lieutenant Eve Dallas is just about to left Cop Central when she receives call from Dr. Mira regarding a missing person case. Dallas discovers that Dennis Mira has been attacked by an unknown person or persons. The lovable but befuddled Mr. Mira didn't always a rocky relationship with his cousin Senator Edward Mira. Dallas is really hoping that this case doesn't turn into her area for Mr. Mira's sake. Can Dallas protect Mr. Mira while investigating this case?
Week 4 - Sunday RollSpot #35
The Training by Tara Sue Me - 337 pgs
Finished: 2/9/16
Rating: 4 stars
Hot It Fits: #3 in a series
Review: Nathaniel & Abby agree to have a D/s relationship Friday through Sunday and a lover relationship the other days of the week. There are situations that Abby must cope with and Nathaniel has to help her with them. A bit of angst in this one but for the most part, just them getting to know each other and developing their relationship.
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Week 4 Sunday Roll Spot 35
Book With This Bling by L.B. Gregg
Page no 264
How it fits 3rd in series
Finished 8th February 2016
Rating★★★★
Review
Caesar and Dan are still going strong and his catering business with Poppy is thriving so something has to happen to stir things up. Caesar's cousin Joey wants to propose and wants their Grandmother's rings which Caesar are convinced are cursed.
Here we have a crazy ex , not Shep for a change, a TV appearance and a stalker, basically typical craziness for these two. I do love this series, they are such a fun read and the boys are hot. I would love this series to continue.
Week #4 ~ Sunday RollSpot #35 ~ Alternative #35 ~ Law Enforcement/Military
(Wild Seasons #4) by Christina Lauren (384 p.)How fits: Luke is a soon to be lawyer
Finished: 2016/2/8
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
Luke is first boyfriend of Mia (she is the main character in Sweet Filthy Boy) and after he and Mia broke up. Luke from the best boyfriend ever becomes a man-whore.
Luke meets Logan in the bar. They have an amazing night together and suddenly he wants more than one night stand.
Except her name isn't Logan, its London. She is a roommate of his ex-girlfriends best friend Lola.
Week 5 - Thursday Roll Previous Spot: 35
Rolled: 5
Current Spot: 40
#4, #40 / Alternate: 40. Text Item Computer
Week #5~Thursday RollSpot #40~Alternative: Text Item Computer
by Kerrelyn SparksPages #369
How it fits~Text Item
Finished:2/11/16
Rating:4 Stars
Review:Dougal Kincaid lost his love over 300 hundred years ago. When he spies a woman that reminds him of her. Dr. Leah Chin is known for her work in genetics but knows nothing about the supernatural world. Dougal doesn't think its right to spring it on her. Has Dougal found his lost love gain? Will Leah accept the supernatural world she finds herself in?
Text Item:Desks with computers lined two side walls. Page 164
Week 5 - Thursday RollSpot #40 - Alternate / Text Item - Computer
Keep Me by Scarlet Wolfe - 159 pgs
Week #5 ~ Thursday RollSpot #40 ~ Alternative #40 ~ Text Item Computer
(Rock Kiss #3) by Nalini Singh (349 p.)"The sound of messages coming in on what might’ve been Thea’s computer."
Week 5 Thursday Roll Spot 40
Book True North by Bethany Brown
Page no 240
How it fits Alternative Text item Computer Loc 2297 " then wheeled over to his computer"
Finished 11th February 2016
Rating★★
Review
Accident prone engineer Jack Strange injuries his leg and when he goes to get it patched up he meets new doctor in town Julian Piet. The two have an instant attraction but things aren't easy as Julian has issues from his past and Jack is in the closet.
I really liked Jack he was interesting and mostly believable. Julian on the other hand I couldn't really warm to. There are some good supporting characters like the meddling Roz and the super cute Halley.
Overall the story was lacking something. The angsty elements were weak and it just didn't gel for me.
Week #5 ~ Thursday RollSpot #40 ~ Alternative #40 ~ Text Item Computer
(Rock Kiss #3) by Nalini Singh (349 p.)"The sound of messages coming in on what might’ve been Thea’s computer."
Finished: 2016/2/13
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
The book stars when Kit is woken up by Noah, the guy she was in love for many years, a guy, which broke her heart. She hadn’t talked with him in long time, but when he calls her, she comes as soon as she can.
Well the beginning of the book I was struggling, many times I wanted to quit. But then everything changed.
Kit and Noah became pretend-couple.
Week 5 - Thursday RollSpot #40 - Alternate / Text Item - Computer
Keep Me by Scarlet Wolfe
Finished: 2/13/16
Rating: 4.5 stars
How It Fits: Alternate: Text Item-Computer / Page 439 - "I find it easier to recognize mistakes when I read it from something other than my computer."
Review: Final book in the trilogy. Damon's secrets are revealed and both he and Alayna have to cope with the results. They move more into a D/s relationship and become closer as events make them both realize they are in love. I really enjoyed the entire trilogy and this book completes it nicely.
Week #5~Sunday RollSpot #42
by Sylvia DayPages #317
How it fits~Fourth book in a Series
Finished:2/14/16
Rating:4 Stars
Review:Gideon Cross and Eva Trammell are a power couple of epic portions and yet no one gets or understands them at all. Everyone is crying that it's much too soon for them to settle down. But for Gideon and Eva, it's perfect for them. They understand each other in ways most couples don't always get themselves. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
Week #5 ~ Sunday RollSpot #42 ~ Alternative #42 ~ Friendship
(Into the Deep #2) by Samantha Young (260 p.)
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Week 5 Sunday Roll Spot 42
Book A Family of His Own by Sean Michael
Page no 202
How it fits 2nd in series
Finished 14th February 2016
Rating★★★
Review
Nanny Benji is placed with a new family by Mannies Incorporated. He is taking care of three little girls. Their father Will is recently widowed and he is finding it hard to cope.
I liked Benji and Will together and the girls were very sweet. Carrie was so cute. An enjoyable, uncomplicated read. i will probably read on with the series.
Week #5 ~ Sunday RollSpot #42 ~ Alternative #42 ~ Friendship
(Into the Deep #2) by Samantha Young (260 p.)Finished: 2016/2/15
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
In this book Charley is very unhappy. She cannot be with Jake. In this entire book she had memories, when she was with Jake in Edinburgh and Belgium. She misses him, but she made a promise to her family and to God, that she will not be with Jake.
Week 5 - Sunday RollSpot #42
Mine to Keep by Cynthia Eden
Finished: 2/17/16
Rating: 5 stars
How It Fits: #2 in a series
Review: In the first book, Trace saves Skye's life after her ex boyfriend kidnaps her. The story continues in this book where Trace's demons from years before come after him and Skye. This is a great Romantic Suspense and kept me on the edge of my seat. Definitely reading the rest of the series.
Week 6 - Thursday Roll Previous Spot: 42
Rolled: 6
Current Spot: 48
#4, #8 or #48 in a series / Alternate: Text Item Desk
Week #6~Thursday RollSpot #48~Alternative:Text Item Desk
by Kerrelyn SparksPages #374
How it fits~Alternative Item
Finished:2/19/16
Rating:4 Stars
Review:Zoltan Czakvar has been a vampire since 1241 following his father's murder with only strangely fletched arrow as a clue. Yet when Russell has the same strangely fletched arrow Zoltan wants answers that only Russell can give him or so he thinks. When Zoltan searches for the source of the arrow he lands himself in Tibet. Neona is holding a quiet rebellion within herself since her twin sister's death. She meets a man with amber eyes that sparks passion within that can't be denied. Will she accept a man like Zoltan?
Text Item~Desk:He tossed the report on his desk. Page 45
Week #6 ~ Thursday RollSpot #48 ~ Alternative #48 ~ Text Item: Desk
(Otherworld Stories II) by Kelley Armstrong (387 p.)"There’s a desk out front.”
Week 6 Thursday Roll Spot 48
Book Prickly Business by Piper Vaughn
Page no 280
How it fits Alternate text item Desk Loc 437 Pg29 "resumed his seat behind his broad oak desk"
Finished 18th February 2016
Rating★★
Review
Hedgehog shifter Avery is living in a town full of wolves. His best friend is the Alpha's son and he has already met his mate, Derek, another wolf, unfortunately they didn't leave a good first impression on each other. 2 years later the two have another chance.
I really liked Derek but Avery uggh where do I start first he is spoilt brat then he turns into a PI. I seriously did not get the point of that story arc at all. This had the potential to be a fun story but got bogged down with the whole Lacey story which felt like it belonged to another book. I loved the idea of a hedgehog shifter but I didn't like this very much.
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Week #6 ~ Thursday RollSpot #48 ~ Alternative #48 ~ Text Item: Desk
(Otherworld Stories II) by Kelley Armstrong (387 p.)"There’s a desk out front.”
Finished: 2016/2/20
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
REBIRTH – is a story of Aaron Darnell becoming a vampire and meeting Cassandra DuCharme.
BEWITCHED – is a story how Eve Levine met Kristof Nast, fallen in love with him, lost him and got pregnant.
BIRTHRIGHT – is a story of Logan Jonsen and how he learned that he is a werewolf.
BEGINNINGS – is a story how Elena Michaels met Clayton Danvers, how they fallen in love and how Elena was bitten.
EXPECTATIONS – is a story how Lucas Cortez met Eve Levine and tried to steal grimoires from her.
GHOSTS – is a story of Jeremy Danvers memories of Elena’s first change.
WEDDING BELL HELL – is a story of Lucas Cortez and Paige Winterbourne wedding planning and the special day.
THE CASE OF EL CHUPACABRA – is a story when Lucas Cortez and Paige Winterbourne are investigating a crime.
Katherine wrote: "Week #6 ~ Thursday RollSpot #48 ~ Alternative #48 ~ Text Item: Desk
(Otherworld Stories II) by Kelley Armstrong (387 p.)Finished: 2016/2/20
Rating: 4..."
Katherine, in your comment #144, can you put the line where you found desk in the text. Thanks.
Week 6 - Thursday RollSpot #48 - Alternate: Text item - Desk
Exposure by Kelly Moran (260 pgs)
Finished: 2/20/16
Rating: 4 stars
How It Fits: Loc 91 - accepted her handshake with a firm, brief grasp and sat in one of the brown leather chairs across from her desk.
Review: A really good R/S. Noah has been in love with Raven for over ten years and finally feels safe enough to let her know as the man who has been trying to kill him is now in jail and on trial. Of course, everything doesn't go as planned. This was a really good stand alone.
Week 6 - Sunday Roll Previous Spot: 48
Rolled: 4
Current Spot: 52
#5, #2, #52 or Alternate: 52. Favorite Author
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Spot 26 - #2 in a series
Bend, Don't Break (Irrevocable #2) by Skye Callahan
Pages: 239
How It Fits: #2 in a series
Finished: 2/2/16
Rating: ★★★★
Review: This is a MPOV. It does rehash some of what happened in book 1 but takes it so much further. I really liked getting Kirk/James' POV. It went a bit slow for a while but definitely took off the last half of the book. Really enjoyed it.