Group 128. 18+. Mod L.N. (Closed)

[Emma]

The review group is the most successful group for peer reviews on goodreads. It hosts non-reciprocal reading/review rounds of ten authors with a variety of themes and genres, as well as ‘general’ rounds where any book is permitted, from non-fiction, to horror. When a round has ‘now forming’ in the title, there are places available, you can sign up. If it doesn’t, it’s full – look for another round.
The new amazon rules state that authors/publishers are no longer allowed to specifically supply published books in return for reviews on amazon. To comply with this new rule, we no longer insist members review on amazon. However, we are all in the same situation, we want reviews.
When sorting out groups, I prioritise those members who have fully participated in previous groups and don’t have multiple review connections with the other participants.

This is an 18+ round. Books that contain explicit material. Including but by no means limited to horror and erotica. Books in other genres may be submitted. All authors MUST be comfortable with reading explicit material.
If you are only willing to review your own preferred genre, make sure you join a genre round. Allocation is entirely random and there will NOT be any rearranging of the listing to accommodate personal preference. The ONLY circumstance in which you may duck out of giving a review is if YOU provide a stand-in reviewer.
Let’s be honest here – we don’t all like the same things but we all want reviews. The only way this group can function is if we trust each other to behave honourably. And it IS perfectly possible to give a fair-minded review of a text that does not coincide with our normal choice of reading matter. If you need a few hints/tips, please see this thread:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Now for the boring stuff, but please read it, it saves a lot of time if everyone is on the same wavelength.
Before signing up below with your goodreads author and goodreads book link in the thread below, please ensure that:
1. You have enough time to read and review 4 books within the time allowed.

2. Your book is currently available for sale on amazon (not pre-order) and it complies with the individual round theme, if there is one.

3. Your book is fit to be reviewed. If it is not, due to editing or other issues, you risk poor reviews. This is your problem, not that of the reviewers or the groups. For a small fee, the group admin will look at the first few pages of your book to advise. The number one error new authors make is not having their book beta read and edited, by non-family members.

4. You can submit reviews to goodreads, amazon.com and amazon.uk. Amazon has recently changed their criteria for reviewers to allow only those people who have spent $50 on amazon. If you are unsure about your amazon reviewer status, try posting a ‘test’ review before signing up.

5. You can provide (and accept) at least PDF files. Many authors can also provide mobi and epub files. You are not expected or required to buy the books you are allocated to review. Some authors borrow books via KU and others provide smashwords coupons. This is their choice. International Copyright laws apply. You cannot sell, or give away material you have received without the author’s express permission.

6. It is up to individuals what disclaimers they place in a review concerning receiving a book in exchange for a review. Note: reviews that state you received a copy ‘IN RETURN’ for a review will probably be removed/not allowed by amazon.com. ‘I received a free copy from the author without an obligation to review’ would be more acceptable if you feel the need to add a disclaimer.

7. You have completed your reading if you are currently in another review round in this group. You can be involved in the ‘one for one’ list whilst you are in a round.

8. You have an author profile set up before you join.

9. Your goodreads profile allows people to message you, i.e. your profile is not set to private.

10. You declare any relationship you have with another member in the round. Amazon will not allow reviews from the same household on the same book or if you are an editor, relative or close friend of another member.

11. You agree that your reviews will be unbiased and honest, whatever the star rating, and you will try to avoid ‘spoilers’. i.e. giving away the finale of a book.

12. You will not ask a fellow author to change a review of your book because you don’t agree with it. If you think you have a legitimate concern, talk to the mod of your round, NOT the other author. Personal attacks, or pressurising other members WILL NOT BE TOLERATED and will result in you being blacklisted.

13. The new amazon.com review guidelines do not allow for free books to be supplied in return for reviews. Therefore, you are not obliged to review on amazon, just on goodreads. We all want reviews, its why we joined the group. It is bad taste to expect other people to review your book and then not do the same for other people in the group. People that DNF and/or don’t post reviews will find it difficult to get into a subsequent group.

14. Your goodreads details and the rounds you participate in will be recorded by the admin mod on a database. We do not retain details of email addresses etc.

The founding principle of the group is honest, non-reciprocal reviews, so please help maintain the integrity of the group by letting me know as you sign up if you have been reviewed by, or have reviewed another author in the group. Usually places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
I will do my best to fit everyone into the group they request, but occasionally, particularly in the case of our more prolific good standing members, I may have to decline a member request to fit the maximum number of people into a particular round. I will always endeavour to start another round as soon as possible with that member in mind.
It is permissible to review an author more than once if a different book is available.
If you need anything clarified please ask, either by goodreads personal message to me or on the thread below, before signing up. It’s a pain to have to keep rearranging the list because people haven’t read the above.

Your group moderator will be
L.N. Denison

Member Links
1. Robin Peacock
2. Augustine Sam
3.Garfield Whyte
4.I.M. Savage
5.K.T. McColl
6.Brenda Davies
7.Glen Weissenberger
8.Natalie Bennett
9.Marco Peel
10.Brent J. Griffiths

Book Links
1.Life, Interrupted by Death
2.The Conspiracy of Silence
3.TJ's Last Summer in Cape Cod
4.Virtually Deserted
5.The Demon's Apprentice
6.Secrets Of Greenoak Woods
7.Companions by Contract: A Weissenberger Romantic Suspense Novel, Book Two
8.Darling Dark
9.City on Clouds
10.Ancient Evil

[K.T.]

Hi Emma. I'd like to join with The Demon's Apprentice.

Thanks.

[Brenda]

Hi, please add me Secrets Of Greenoak Woods
Thank you

[Lillian]

Hi Emma. I would like to join this round, if possible. I have reviewed K.T.
Of course, I read everything and I understand all the conditions.
Thank you,

[Natalie]

Hello,
I'd like in on this one. I have read and reviewed Reel Him In already.

[Emma]

Ive added the same book as before Natalie, let me know if you'd like me to put a different one.

[Natalie]

That one is fine, thanks.

[Robin]

Hello Emma and fellow reviewers.
Here is my book for inclusion in the review.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Interru...
The Amazon is updated with a new cover!
btw I have read and reviewed Reel Him In by Lillian.

[Emma]

Lillian, I'm afraid I'm going to have to bump you from this group. Its difficult to fit you in when you only have one group and Robin has already been bumped from a group. Natalie has already reviewed Robin, but not this book.

[Lillian]

Emma wrote: "Lillian, I'm afraid I'm going to have to bump you from this group. Its difficult to fit you in when you only have one group and Robin has already been bumped from a group. Natalie has already revie..."

Understood. Thank you.

[Augustine]

Hi,
I'll like to join this round with "The Conspiracy of Silence."

I have not reviewed or been reviewed by anyone listed above. Will update if the situation changes.
Author link: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Book link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

[Emma]

Welcome Augustine.

[Marco]

Hi Emma,
If possible, I'd like to join with City on Clouds.
I've reviewed Robin's Life Interrupted by Death.

[Emma]

Welcome aboard Marco, i'm sure Robin can find another book for you to review.

[Robin]

Emma wrote: "Welcome aboard Marco, i'm sure Robin can find another book for you to review."
Indeed! I have several. You might like this one; https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hanging-Thre...

[Marco]

Thanks Robin, but I'm afraid I've already reviewed that one too. How about The Chilled Remains?

[Brent]

I'd like to join with Ancient Evil - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Note that KT reviewed this book previously.

[Garfield]

I am submitting "TJ's Last Summer in Cape Cod" for this group.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

In a previous group I reviewed Darling Dark by Natalie (but she has other books) and Robin reviewed this book.

Two in one group... I wonder if I am getting "common" now...Emma I am sure you can "spin" this one. LOL

[Emma]

Robin will have to review you again, is that ok Garfield?

[J.B.]

I'd like to join for a fantasy book with sexual content, but I've reviewed 5 of the books already submitted. If that's too much of a conflict, I understand. No one else in the group has reviewed the one I would be submitting

[Glen]

Hello Emma and Robin,

I have completed my Reviews for my latest Reading Round, #129, and would like to join this one with my second novel, Companions by Contract: A Weissenberger Romantic Suspense Novel, Book Two, a romantic international cozy thriller.

Upon review of the list to date, I have not reviewed any of the books, nor do I have any connection to their authors.

Thank you.

Best,

Glen Weissenberger

[Garfield]

Emma, you seem to have three now, remember I submitted my book some time ago but I dont see it posted on your list.

[Emma]

Just waiting for you to say you're happy to be reviewed by Robin again Garfield. As that is the case, I'll add you now.

Glen, welcome aboard.

J.B. not going to be possible to fit you in I'd afraid.

[Augustine]

Hi Emma,

Quick notice, I reviewed Garfield Whyte in the last group, the same book.

Best
Augustine

[Emma]

Thanks for confirming that, He has another book as is aware.

[I.M.]

Hi all

Emma, I understand this isn't a sci-fi round. I've checked the existing books, and would be happy to read whatever four books come my way. I understand some contain horror and erotic themes. That's all good.

However, it would be silly for me to put my hand up to participate, if some participants dislike sci-fi. So is it okay to take a quick informal poll and see if anyone objects to my participation; or should I just be patient and wait for another round?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N35PFH4
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

Cheers
Brian

[Emma]

This isn't a genre specific round, the books don't have to contain certain content, its just that they have to not object to graphic material per se.
and sci-fi comes with adult and violent themes quite often even if your book doesn't.

I'll add you in and get this one moving ASAP.

woohoo!

[Robin]

Marco wrote: "Thanks Robin, but I'm afraid I've already reviewed that one too. How about The Chilled Remains?"
Yes, by all means, thank you. Which format would you like?

[Emma]

Here we go.

START DATE: 23/01/2017

END DATE:17/04/2017

Round 1 – post your review by 13/02/2017
Round 2 – post your review by 06/03/2017
Round 3 – post your review by 27/03/2017
Round 4 – post your review by 17/04/2017



As AUTHORS you send your book file to:

128-01__ Robin Peacock
Brent J. Griffiths for round 1
Marco Peel for round 2
Natalie Bennett for round 3
Glen Weissenberger for round 4

128-02__ Augustine Sam
Robin Peacock for round 1
Brent J. Griffiths for round 2
Marco Peel for round 3
Natalie Bennett for round 4

128-03__ Garfield Whyte
Augustine Sam for round 1
Robin Peacock for round 2
Brent J. Griffiths for round 3
Marco Peel for round 4

128-04__ I.M. Savage
Garfield Whyte for round 1
Augustine Sam for round 2
Robin Peacock for round 3
Brent J. Griffiths for round 4

128-05__ K.T. McColl
I.M. Savage for round 1
Garfield Whyte for round 2
Augustine Sam for round 3
Robin Peacock for round 4

128-06__ Brenda Davies
K.T. McColl for round 1
I.M. Savage for round 2
Garfield Whyte for round 3
Augustine Sam for round 4

128-07__ Glen Weissenberger
Brenda Davies for round 1
K.T. McColl for round 2
I.M. Savage for round 3
Garfield Whyte for round 4

128-08__ Natalie Bennett
Glen Weissenberger for round 1
Brenda Davies for round 2
K.T. McColl for round 3
I.M. Savage for round 4

128-09__ Marco Peel
Natalie Bennett for round 1
Glen Weissenberger for round 2
Brenda Davies for round 3
K.T. McColl for round 4

128-10__ Brent J. Griffiths
Marco Peel for round 1
Natalie Bennett for round 2
Glen Weissenberger for round 3
Brenda Davies for round 4

As REVIEWERS you will receive books for review from:

128-01__ Robin Peacock
Augustine Sam for round 1
Garfield Whyte for round 2
I.M. Savage for round 3
K.T. McColl for round 4

128-02__ Augustine Sam
Garfield Whyte for round 1
I.M. Savage for round 2
K.T. McColl for round 3
Brenda Davies for round 4

128-03__ Garfield Whyte
I.M. Savage for round 1
K.T. McColl for round 2
Brenda Davies for round 3
Glen Weissenberger for round 4

128-04__ I.M. Savage
K.T. McColl for round 1
Brenda Davies for round 2
Glen Weissenberger for round 3
Natalie Bennett for round 4

128-05__ K.T. McColl
Brenda Davies for round 1
Glen Weissenberger for round 2
Natalie Bennett for round 3
Marco Peel for round 4

128-06__ Brenda Davies
Glen Weissenberger for round 1
Natalie Bennett for round 2
Marco Peel for round 3
Brent J. Griffiths for round 4

128-07__ Glen Weissenberger
Natalie Bennett for round 1
Marco Peel for round 2
Brent J. Griffiths for round 3
Robin Peacock for round 4

128-08__ Natalie Bennett
Marco Peel for round 1
Brent J. Griffiths for round 2
Robin Peacock for round 3
Augustine Sam for round 4

128-09__ Marco Peel
Brent J. Griffiths for round 1
Robin Peacock for round 2
Augustine Sam for round 3
Garfield Whyte for round 4

128-10__ Brent J. Griffiths
Robin Peacock for round 1
Augustine Sam for round 2
Garfield Whyte for round 3
I.M. Savage for round 4


Please remember the commitment you are making to your fellow group members. If you pull out after the start date for any reason it is the other members who will be faced with the problem of finding a replacement, or missing out on reads/reviews, through no fault of their own. Please don’t ask the moderators to chase after replacements as we just don’t have the time.

It is the responsibility of the author to get their book to their readers in a format the reviewer can manage. Everyone must be able to provide and accept PDF. You may buy or borrow the books you are due to read if you wish, and I’m sure the author will appreciate the verified review, but IT IS NOT COMPULSORY. There are no set dates for the start of each round. You can each work at your own pace, within the limits of the round deadlines.

All reviews must be posted to GR. We also encourage members to post on amazon .com and .uk. When you have posted your reviews, please post the three links to your reviews, not the book page in this thread.
The mod of each round will record whether members have posted reviews on amazon. I set up all the groups, and for the good of all, members who persistently fail to post reviews or DNF reviews to amazon, will find me less than willing to add them to subsequent groups.

Postings to other sites are by agreement by both author and reviewer.

If I’ve missed something that results in you being asked to review someone who has already reviewed you, please let me know asap.

To exchange book files, my advice is to use PM to give email addresses to each other (save the chance of spammers getting your addies from this open forum). Happy reviewing, everyone :)

I'll hang around till L.N. shows her face, and then queries and questions should be directed to her.

[L.N.]

Hey! I'm here, and ready to go....let's the games begin. And like Emma said, direct any queries or questions my way. Happy reviewing =)

[Emma]

Blimey Layla, I hadn't even finished my 'over to you' private message.
Watch out 128 you have an on the ball mod!

Hugs all round.

Bye!

[L.N.]

Thanks Emma =).

Guys, one thing before we start. I would ask that you make no comments on bad reviews. Let's keep this round sweet =). Happy reading everybody =D

[L.N.]

And don't worry, I'm not a ball breaker =)...just had to say that! xx

[Garfield]

Person whose books i am to review please email me a pdf to garfield@garfieldlawoffice.com I will print them. I can still consider paying for one on amazon so you get a verified review but still email the pdf

[L.N.]

Hello Garfield, may I suggest that you PM the people on your list. Your email is open to spamming otherwise =). Just a thought!

[Garfield]

L.N. wrote: "Hello Garfield, may I suggest that you PM the people on your list. Your email is open to spamming otherwise =). Just a thought!"

Thx but its easier than PM 4 times...I never got spam from goodreads at all but thx for being thoughtful

[Garfield]

I would have loved to start reading tonight and nothing yet from my 4

[I.M.]

Sorry for the delay. I am in Australia, which means I am about 10 hours (behind/ahead) for most. I have contacted everyone now.

cheers
Brian

[L.N.]

Garfield, patience is a virtue =)

[L.N.]

It will be down to time differences, that you are having to wait, Garfield =)...it's a simple thing!

[Garfield]

L.N. wrote: "It will be down to time differences, that you are having to wait, Gsrfield =)...it's a simple thing!"

I got it earlier on..so I am good now

[L.N.]

Awesome! Get reading, Garfield =)

[L.N.]

I.M. wrote: "Sorry for the delay. I am in Australia, which means I am about 10 hours (behind/ahead) for most. I have contacted everyone now.

cheers
Brian"

Thanks for letting us know, Brian =)

[Augustine]

So far no word from Robin. I have sent pm twice. Are you still on this?

[L.N.]

Augustine wrote: "So far no word from Robin. I have sent pm twice. Are you still on this?"

May I suggest that you read your next book? You don't have to stick to the plan, as long as you review all 3 books you've been assigned =). That would be your best bet.

[Emma]

Robin doesn't often check his goodreads messages. He has another email address, I'll have a hunt to see if I can find it for you.

Here you go.
thaifly99@gmail.com

[Garfield]

Review for Companion by Contract.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

https://www.amazon.com/review/R1Q1K2N...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-...


For The Demons Apprentice.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

https://www.amazon.com/review/R1CJU78...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-...

[L.N.]

thank you for your links, Garfield...2 down, 2 to go...enjoy =)

[Garfield]

L.N. wrote: "thank you for your links, Garfield...2 down, 2 to go...enjoy =)"

Thx for the encouragement!

[L.N.]

You're most welcome, my dear...have fun with it. That's what it's all about.