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PtP - Four Pages Til The End (4)
Selection post : Week 4
Option 1
4. Books with wit/witty dialogue
Bookcover/link :
Page numbers : 287
How the book qualifies - #38 in Witty/Funny Couples
[*bookcover:Heist Society|6574102]
Completion Post Week #4
Option 1 : 4. Books with wit/witty dialogue
Bookcover/link :
by Ally Carter | Apr 3Rating (1-5) : 4
Review :
It was a fast paced book with a fun gang planning and stealing art from the museum. It was not quite believable how they achieved it. It was like kids playing a game. The villain also was not quite dangerous. But it was a fun read and may be teens will like it more.
[*bookcover:Heist Society|6574102]
Selection Post Week #4
Option 2
Book A Casual Weekend Thing
Pages 310
Found on Calila's shelf, read on 10/07/15, rated 4 stars
[*book:A Casual Weekend Thing|17796292]
Week 4:
Finished 4/6/16
Rating: ★★★★★
I loved this book! The characters are realistic and Gabe and Rachel's story was so heartwrenching. I felt terrible for all they had endured in their pasts. Edward was a funny little boy and I liked how he and Gabe eventually came around to each other. I also liked the development of Ethan and Kristy's relationship. The ending was perfect and I look forward to continuing with this series.
Completion Post Week #4
A Casual Weekend Thing
Rating: 4 stars
Review: A nice romance and a good mystery.
I really enjoyed the chemistry and growing love between the MC's Christopher Hayes and Doug Heavy Runner. They both had a difficult past, they both were traumatized and carried a lot of baggage. I felt like they were perfect for each other and I'm sure they'll have their HEA. Unfortunately the book ended kind of abrupt with only a HFN and not even an epilogue.
The mystery was interesting and despite the very depressing theme of child abuse and pedophile criminals the author was able to mix in some humor, so the story didn't get too dark.
I also enjoyed the second characters Ray Delgado (Christopher's best friend and partner) and Elliot Belkamp (investigating FBI agent) and I'll definitely read their story, which is the next book in this series.
Looking great! Only one completion post outstanding :)
Week 5Option 1
13. Read a book by an author whose first and last name start with the same letter (eg Dannika Dark; Charlie Cochet) OR whose first and last name start with letters that are no more than four letters apart in the alphabet (eg John Inman ~in reverse are consecutive; Kevin Hearne ~4 letters apart)
Calila: For those like me who need a visual help.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Option 2
Key date: 2 October 2015
Eeeeep! I totally forgot to post my completion post D:
Week 4: Books with wit/witty dialogue ~ Option 2
4/2
4.5 stars
Aw! I totally loved this. But, it's Eli Easton, so I knew I would. All the adorableness made me swoon. I liked how their human personalities matched that of their dog :D
I'm excited for Roman's story.
Selection Post Week #5
Option 1: Author's initials are the same letter
Book: (Watch Me) Break You
by Avril AshtonPages: 278
[*book:(Watch Me) Break You|23002894]
Breann wrote: "Week 5: Love Irresistibly by Julie James 274 pgs/GR"Love Julie James, but after seeing your last review I really thought you were going to go with How to Walk Like a Man! Which is what I think I'm using this week. =)
MountainKat wrote: "Breann wrote: "Week 5: Love Irresistibly by Julie James 274 pgs/GR"Love Julie James, but after seeing your last review I really thought you were going to go with [book:How to Walk..."
I thought about it, but it's not on my M&G list :D Plus, I just checked out the Julie James from the library.
MountainKat wrote: "Breann wrote: "Week 5: Love Irresistibly by Julie James 274 pgs/GR"Love Julie James, but after seeing your last review I really thought you were going to go with [book:How to Walk..."
*whispers* so did I!
Well, those are very good reasons Breann! I know checking those M&G books off here is super important to me - otherwise I'll never get through the list!
Week 5: Read a book by an author whose first and last name start with the same letter.Selection Post
How to Walk Like a Man by Eli Easton, 241 p. per GRAuthor's first and last name both start with E.
[*book:How to Walk Like a Man|26165684]
Can't wait to see what you think! I'll add it to my M&G list next round. Hopefully, it'll get picked... *nudge* ;D
Breann wrote: "Can't wait to see what you think! I'll add it to my M&G list next round. Hopefully, it'll get picked... *nudge* ;D"I'll try to remember! =)
Completion Post Week #5
(Watch Me) Break You
Rating: 4stars
Review: OMG, this one was really hard to rate!
I didn't exactly like the MC's Dima and Xavier. I didn't like their business, I didn't like their behavior and I especially didn't like how easily they murdered or ordered their henchmen to kill!
They're leaders of rival gangs and they're good at their job. They're bad, they're cold and they're enemies!
But nonetheless they were perfect for each other. One needs pain, one gives pain. There were so many emotions, raw emotions. And that's what fascinated me, what captivated me, what kept me reading instead of sleeping and what made me loving this book.
And now I'm just happy, that the following books of this series are already on my kindle.
Week 5: Read a book by an author whose first and last name start with letters that are no more than four letters apart in the alphabet
by Catherine Bybee341 pages
Author's initials in reverse are consecutive
[*bookcover:Fiancé by Friday|16154876]
Week 5: Read a book by an author whose first and last name start with the same letter.Completion Post
How to Walk Like a Man by Eli Easton, 241 p. per GRAuthor's first and last name both start with E.
Completed 4.10.16 *4 Stars*
Sweet, but simple, story. Love the characters in this wacky world - they are really brought to life by the narrator too! There were a few little things that felt rushed, but it didn't really distract from my enjoyment of the story. I'm looking forward to more in this series. =)
Week 5: Healing Hunter's HeartRating: ★★★★★
Review: Great sequel. I read the first beforehand, just to refresh my memory, and this totally lived up to it. I loved Hunter, though he did get to show more of his personality in the first book. He was a bit weighed down by the angst in this one, understandably. Ari was great, I liked that he knew he wanted Hunter and he went and got him. It was sweet. I hated that he stayed behind at the end of the first one, and I wish the reasoning for that felt more real to me. That moment with Robbie/Boone still managed to rip my heart out even though I knew it wasn't going to end like that. I really hope we get to see Mischa and Kristoff's story. I already love them.
Week 5: Same/Near Author Initials
4/13
★★★★☆
Aw, this was so cute! I don't know what's taken me so long to get back into this series. As always, it was witty, smart, sexy, and sweet. Brooke and Cade had great chemistry and I adored them together. I especially liked Noah and the story behind Cade and his family. I was surprised to find myself crying towards the end of the story. These two emotionally inaccessible people had me pretty emotional!
Calila wrote: "How is everyone's reading going?"Ready for a new category :D
Week 5
Date Read: 4/13/16
Rating: ★★★★
Gwen and Neil have known each other for years and are thrown together while on the run from a dangerous threat. The tension between these two started building in the previous book and it was fun to watch them finally give in to their feelings for each other. It was also fun to catch up with the couples from previous books. This book felt more like a romantic suspense than contemporary romance but I enjoyed the mystery and was surprised at who turned out to be the bad guy.
Breann wrote: "Calila wrote: "How is everyone's reading going?"Ready for a new category :D"
Me too!
Poongothai wrote: "Selection post : Week 4..."
Poongothai - your week 5 selection post is missing :(
I PM'd her a couple of days ago but haven't heard back.
Calila wrote: "I PM'd her a couple of days ago but haven't heard back."Thanks :)
Selection post : Week 5
Option 1
13. Read a book by an author whose first and last name start with the same letter OR whose first and last name start with letters that are no more than four letters apart in the alphabet
Bookcover/link :
by Cynthia EdenPage numbers : 384
How the book qualifies - Author name C and E
[*bookcover:Twisted|22960617]
completion post :Week # 5
Bookcover/link
by Cynthia Eden | 384 pages | Apr 15 Rating (1-5) : 3 stars
Review :
It was my first book by Cynthia Eden and I enjoyed it. There were a lot of action, romance and danger. It was a good blend of romance and suspense. I liked that there were many twists in the story. Though I guessed the killer, it was exciting to read as the author made me second guess it.
Week 6Option 1
9. Book set outside USA (must be more than 50% outside USA)
Option 2
Key date: 9 October 2015
Week 6: How to Lose a Duke in Ten Days384 pages
Qualifies - Series Title - "An American Heiress in London" #2
Great work here team :)
I need to go check out shelves again - I've already read two books set outside the US this month and don't have any left. Good thing there are lots of options on your shelves!
Selection Post Week #6
Option 1: Book set outside USA
Book: Conscious Decisions of the Heart
Pages: 278
How it qualifies: #7 on MM Books Set in Europe
[*book:Conscious Decisions of the Heart|22666362]
ohhh Caipi.....i love that series! Nik and Ben are top 3 faves for sure! enjoy!
Calila wrote: "ohhh Caipi.....i love that series! Nik and Ben are top 3 faves for sure! enjoy!"I'm sure I'll enjoy it. I already loved book one and a lot of people say that book two is even better! :)
I second Calila! Great choice, Caipi!
Week 6 ~ Option 2: Infected: Shift 376 pgs/GRCalila read book #8 on 4/11/16, rated 4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
[*book:Infected: Shift|23571244]
Breann wrote: "I second Calila! Great choice, Caipi!"For sure! It's your gangbang pick for me. ;)
Week 6: Book set outside USA.Selection Post
Memory in Death by J.D. Robb, 375 p. per GROption 2: #22 in series, #18 in series on Breann's Read Shelf, read 3.4.16, rated 4 stars
[*book:Memory in Death|238141]
selection post Option 1 Week 6: Book set outside USA.
Bookcover/link :
Page numbers : 264
How the book qualifies - Book set in India.
[*book:Malgudi Days|14082]
Week 6: How to Lose a Duke in Ten DaysRating: ★★★★
Review: This was a more intense read that I expected. I loved how the subject matter was handled, it felt realistic. I love that true love didn't magically cure the trauma, it just helped the struggle to heal. I really liked Edie and Stuart, but I'm not sure I fully buy into the love 100%, but I believe it enough to still enjoy it for the most part. I enjoyed watching Stuart woo Edie, and watching her try to resist thawing and giving him a chance. I actually would've liked more of that. It feels cut short to me. I hope we get to see Edie's sister's story. She was great.
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#46 on Witty Funny Couples list
[*bookcover:Dream a Little Dream|73095]