R9: Team #3 ~ Reading Ménage..rie

[Lis]

Good to know AH, I need to start this series. Loved her disillusionist trilogy...

[Lis]

Book: Cold Hard Secret by Sierra Dean
Shelf: Week 9 - Armed & Ready (sword)
Finished: 7/15/2014
Pages: 281
Rating: ★★★★1/2
Review:

This is the seventh book in the Secret McQueen series. This series is very UF, but has romantic threads woven into the storyline. Secret is the ultimate in snarky dhampire heroines and still sorting out her latest love triangle. I'm "Team Desmond" all the way... She is still recovering from the battle wounds of the previous book while exacting her final revenge on a couple of targets in this one. A couple of lingering storylines get wrapped up, but there always seems to be more dangling issues to address. This one brought closure and tears. Really like this series and the character development over the last several books. Only negative, she is in the upper hierarchy of NYC wolf pack and a part of the Vampire Tribunal... How is it still a secret that she is part vamp, part wolf? Come on...

ANDDDD there was another cliffhanger again... The final book in the series which promises tear-jerking moments is next, so December cannot get here fast enough... This is a series I would recommend to anyone likes a Kate Daniels / Jane Yellowrock tough, weapon wielding chick type UF series. This series gives me a similar vibe...

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

What!!! The next one is the last one!!!! Nooooooooooo!!!!

[Lis]

Sandra wrote: "What!!! The next one is the last one!!!! Nooooooooooo!!!!"

I know, right? :((

I didn't know that either until I was peeking ahead today... And saw this note in the description for #8... "Warning: The final book in the Secret McQueen series has it all: hot kisses, unexpected guests, and enough tear-jerking moments to require a whole box of tissues. You’ve been warned."

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Hopefully we see more of her in the Shane books *fingers crossed*

[Danielle Book Boss]

Week 9: Armed and Ready
Finished: 7/17
Rating 3 stars

Alright... I didn't like this this book after a while. I started it with great enthusiasm because of all the hype about KA and her stories and her writing and everything else. I got pulled in by the KA propaganda machine. I've been trying to step outside of reading nothing but PNR/UF so I guess my mistake was going with what most people tout as a good read because as is the case with most popular books, I didn't like it. Now I feel like the bad guy...alright I don't but still I don't want to be the odd kid out.

The Good: I liked Indy's character, I LOVED Lee's character. She's fun, loving, care free, rocker chick, and her point of view was actually really funny. Lee is all mysterious and brooding and all "you're my woman" but not in an aggressive dominant way. He had a more subtle dominance. If you know what I mean.

So why only give this book 3 stars...It was the plot line, the over the top, in your face, this bad guy that bad guy, this kidnapping, that kidnapping, this ridiculous character, that ridiculous character, and there were a lot of side characters. And the clencher, what would have made this book a DNF if not for this challenge, was the constant annoying interuption every time they became intimate. I mean I can understand one, maybe two, but it went on like 6 times before they finally did the deed and then when they do the deed. It's MEH MEH MEH. All that lead up to nothing. I was done after that. I won't continue this series. It's just not for me.

[Danielle Book Boss]

Changed my Hit the Road book to cause the other was taking me too long to get into. Will be done with that one this weekend some time.

[Lauren]

Week #9: Armed & Ready

by Jessica Anderson

Finished: July 18th
Rating: ★★★

Review:

The world building and on going story arc in this series are excellent, but the characters always seem to fall flat. Patience and Brandt are no exception.

While Patience seems to have gotten over her self-indulgent whining from the first books, Brandt is still cold and distant. The romantic subplot focuses on Brandt recognizing that in order to become the warrior he is destined to be, he needs to not only love his wife but accept the person she has become and trust in her as well. Unfortunately, neither Brandt nor Patience quite manage to make me care one way or the other.

[AH]

Lauren, how are you doing? My sister said it was pretty loud last night.

[Lauren]

AH wrote: "Lauren, how are you doing? My sister said it was pretty loud last night."

Thanks AH. It's actually really quiet where I am. I live in Karmiel, which is in the north. We had a couple of sirens the other night when rockets were fired from Lebanon but nothing since then. Hope it stays quiet.

[Lauren]

AH wrote: "Lauren, how are you doing? My sister said it was pretty loud last night."

Where does your sister live?

[AH]

Rishon.

[Lauren]

AH wrote: "Rishon."

Oy! They had a hit at a school the other day. So glad its the school holiday.

[AH]

Lauren wrote: "AH wrote: "Rishon."

Oy! They had a hit at a school the other day. So glad its the school holiday."

Argh. I have no words...

[Lauren]

Yeah :0(

I really hope your sister and her family stay safe and this will be over soon.

[AH]

Thanks. I hope so, too.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Hope you all stay safe!!

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Week 9: armed & ready



Kitty Goes to War By Carrie Vaughn
7/15/14 ****

Sorry this one's kind of sloppy, doing on my iPad on the go. This was another great installment of Kitty. This is one of those series that I always love to read, but sometimes forget about in between reads. In this book, there was a lot going on. Kitty and Ben are dealing with Cormac being back in the free world, Kitty is getting hit with a slander lawsuit for a story on her radio show that she's fairly certain she can fight, and the government has asked for her help with some werewolf soldiers with control issues. Kitty is busy in this book and it was an exciting read.

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Hey team, I will be busy and offline most of the weekend, so I prob won't post my pick until Sunday or Monday, just a heads up. :)

[Lauren]

Another stamp!

Week #9: Armed & Ready

✔ AH: Into the Shadows by Carolyn Crane, July 14th 4★, Review
✔ Lis: Cold Hard Secret by Sierra Dean, July 15th 4.5★, Review
✔ Lauren: Blood Spells by Jessica Anderson, July 18th 3★, Review
✔ Heather ~ Marceline: Kitty Goes to War by Carrie Vaughn, July 15th 4★, Review
✔ Danielle: Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley, July 17th 3★, Review

[AH]

I'll be offline Tues- Fri as well.

[Lis]

Yay! Another stamp teamies!

[Lis]

Shelf #10 ~ 20/7/14: 'Headless H/h'
(ex - - less than 50% of head shown)

You only need either the H or h to be headless if there is more than 1 person on the cover.

[Lis]

Headless gives us 4 in a row, finally...

[Lis]

Going with for my headless pick...

[Danielle Book Boss]

I'm gonna go with

[AH]

I'm looking at 3 books right now. Will narrow it down -

, or

[Lauren]

Lol! I usually have many headless heroes on my covers but this week both planned books have faces ...

Will look through my books and see what I have on hand.

[AH]

I'm picking my book based on font size. Curse you, old eyes!

[Lauren]

OK. I've got it narrowed down to four:



Any recommendations?

[AH]

Haven't read any of those yet.

[Lis]

I haven't read those either, but I'm adding a few more to the ole wishlist.

[Heather ~ Marceline]

I think I will read

[Danielle Book Boss]

Heather ~ Marceline wrote: "I think I will read "

Very funny!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Reading Ménage..rie!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'armed & ready'. 

[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]

Good Job!! :D

[AH]

I think I've decided upon

[Lauren]

I'm going to go with

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats on the stamp Menageries!

[Lauren]

Sandra wrote: "Congrats on the stamp Menageries!"

Thanks Sandra :0)

[Lauren]

I've run out of space in our reading list post so I'm starting a new list of our books here:

Week #10: Headless H/h

✔ AH: Don't Mess with Texas by Christie Craig, July 26th 4★, Review
✔ Lis: Lion's Honor by Celia Kyle, July 23rd 4★, Review
✔ Lauren: The Dark One by Ronda Thompson, July 25th 4★, Review
✔ Heather ~ Marceline: Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper, July 26th 4★, Review
Danielle: Deliver Me from Darkness by Tes Hilaire



Week #11: Two's Company

✔ AH: Suddenly Last Summer by Sarah Morgan, July 27th 4★, Review
✔ Lis: Daybreak by Ellen Connor, July 28th 4.5★, Review
Lauren: Killer Heat by Brenda Novak
✔ Heather ~ Marceline: Looking for Alaska ? by John Green, July 27th 3.5★, Review
Danielle:

[Lis]

Book: Lion's Honor by Celia Kyle
Shelf: Week 10 - Headless H/h
Finished: 7/23/2014
Pages: 245
Rating: ★★★★
Review:

This is the 9th book in the Ridgeville series and takes place almost 9 years after the first book He Ain't Lion (which is also a freebie...) The story follows the Alpha Alex's second, Grayson Shor, lion shifter of the Ridgeville Pride and Honor, his buddy Brute's little sister. This story has been brewing for several "Ridgeville years" as we are first introduced to Honor when she is a bratty 16 year old and Grayson realizes she is his destined mate, but patiently waits as she matures to the age when he can claim her. After high school she quickly departs for London to pursue her college degree. Flash forward 4 years, Honor returns to Ridgeville traumatized by a mysterious event that happed with the lion pride in London during her first heat. Grayson is the most supportive and loving mate as he helps her overcome the experience and heal enough to be ready to finally accept him as mate. Grayson is the best! And as the story slowly unfolds, Honor is surrounded by the Alpha's mate, Maya and all her besties who rally around Honor offering the light humor and comic relief that is always included in these stories. Very enjoyable series...

[Lis]

I'm going to put my disclaimer in early... Saturday is my birthday and I'm having one of my rare and few "date nights" with my hubby. I've pre-picked a few Missing Persons and New 2 You series options since it will be my luck that these will be called for the win. But I may not be able to check in or get started immediately... But it's getting exciting! Happy Reading teamies!!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Happy Birthday for Saturday Lis, enjoy your night :)

[Lauren]

Happy birthday for Saturday, Lis! Have a wonderful time!

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Happy early birthday Lis! That's great that you get a date night out.

[Lis]

Thx! Getting excited... Going to a music concert and no kiddos...

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Lis wrote: "Thx! Getting excited... Going to a music concert and no kiddos..."

Oohhhh, no kiddos, even better! Gotta love those nights now and then :)

[Danielle Book Boss]

We are having our first ever trip without our children in August. I feel guilty but my excitement outweighs the guilt lol

I hope you have a good birthday!

[[deleted user]]

Happy early Birthday, Lis! Have a great day!

[AH]

Just checking in. I'm back from vacation and I'll try to finish reading my book as soon as possible. It was one of those crazy vacations where there was no time to read. We did get to listen to The Martian, though. My husband and Kid3 loved it. I just love Mark Watney.