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You can still substitute it for any of the other books in the series if you want :)
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lol... good point, forgot about that rule :) Think I'll switch it then!
Becky's Selection Post - Week # 8 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖
Option 1: (10.) Read a book featuring kids/children from one of the following lists:
Title/Link: Close To Home by Suzanne Ferrell
Pages: 331
How it qualifies: #35 of Best Romance with Children Characters list.
Week 7 (Completion)
4.5 stars
I was super excited to finally get this book; we've been waiting for Xcor and Layla's story for so long! And I loved it. The ending was a little corny, but I'm still insanely happy it ended that way. The storyline also seemed a little set-up, but that was generally explainable, too. Thus, this was probably one of my favorite books in the series yet. Now I can't wait to get my hands on the next one; I have a feeling I will be switching over to the Black Dagger Legacy books just to keep me company until the next one comes out.
Selection Post Week #8
Bookcover/link :
| 324 pagesHow the book qualifies - #62 in Children In Romance
[*bookcover:Gentle Warrior|12952466]
Week #8: SelectionOption 2
by J.D. RobbPages: 395
How it qualifies: Echoes in Death read and rated 4 stars by Stacie on 3/10/17
Louise, I totally only just realized that we've been playing bingo together for months. I only just connected the dots that there is only one Louise!!!
Anna Serene wrote: "Louise, I totally only just realized that we've been playing bingo together for months. I only just connected the dots that there is only one Louise!!!"Lol
Week 8 Completion PostBook: Worth the Fall Claudia Connor
How it fits: #1 on Children in Romance
Pages: 312
Date: 5/4
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: Matt is dreamy. I'm not a kid person but it must be pretty sexy when a man says sure I'll love you and all your eleventy billion kids in less than a week. Insta love but not the annoying kind. I enjoyed the story and would like to see more of Matt's family.
Completion PostWeek #8: Read a book featuring kids/children from one of the following lists
Book:
by J.D. RobbHow it qualifies: Option 2: Echoes in Death read and rated 4 stars by Stacie on 3/10/17
Pages: 395
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I'm very happy with this installment. It broke from the pattern, there was no Roarke saving the day/Eve. Eve was a badass dealing with her issues, and Roarke takes NONE of her shit. Peabody is annoying me less and less, especially with McNab in the picture. He's freakin hilarious.
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Title/Link: Close To Home by Suzanne Ferrell
Date Read May 4, 2017
My Rating: ★★★★
My Review:
This was a neat small-town story. At first I was a little concerned with our hero. He came across as a huge jerk with overly judgmental qualities, but he quickly learned the error of his ways. Emma is a great heroine. She cares for her grieving mother (widowed within the last year) and twin boys from her failed marriage. I liked that she's a hard worker and cares deeply for people in general. I also thought the author did a good job of showing the various stresses single moms deal with when raising children on their own. The suspense wasn't anywhere near what I expected and the ending was too neat and tidy, but it was still a very entertaining read. I'll look for more work by the author.
Completion Post Week #8
Bookcover/link :
| 324 pagesRating : 4
Date read : Apr 30
Review : Medieval romance by Julie Garwood set in England. As with many of her heroines, here also Elizabeth is a good healer. She is strong and brave. The child in this book is her brother who is 7 years old. When we meet him he doesn't speak and he has forgotten his childhood as he had witnessed the massacre of his family. Then there was the grandfather who was funny and witty . Overall it was an enjoyable read.
Completion Post Week #7
Bookcover/link :
| 298 pagesDate read : May 4
Rating : 5
Review : It was an amazing historical fiction. The author has created a wonderful story around a game called Aadu puli attam. When Semmaari, a goat herd helps a sculptor in winning the game against a stranger, he did not know that the game was part of a ploy by the neighboring kingdom. It is similar to a cat and mouse game where in here it is Aadu(goat) and Puli(Tiger). Semmaari has 16 people with him similar to the 16 goat coins in the game and 3 enemies (tigers) try to kill him and the story is about how he wins against them. Enjoyable.
Week 9Option 1
6. Treasure. Recommend a book to another member in your team that they haven't read but that you think they should. It may be new to them or already on their TBR. Multiple rec's may be made, but only one book is to be selected and read.
Captains - please make sure everyone has at least one recommendation, but preferably more.
Option 2
Key date: 2 November 2016
Please ensure you follow the format shown in msg 3 of your team threads.
List of Recommendations (given to the individual listed):Anna Serene
Hell & High Water (Stacie)
✓ Storm Front (Becky)
Captive Prince (Rachel)
Vision in White (Poongothai)
Marked (Louise)
Becky ♡The Bookworm♡
✓ Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Stacie)
Daughter of the Blood (Anna)
Red Rising (Rachel)
Catch of the Day (Poongothai)
Summer Island (Louise)
Louise
Exit, Pursued by a Bear (Stacie)
Bittersweet (Anna)
The Time Traveler's Wife (Becky)
The Name of the Wind (Rachel)
✓ Big Little Lies (Poongothai)
Poongothai
✓ The Bourbon Thief (Stacie)
The Night Circus (Anna)
Dancing on Coals (Becky)
Swept off Her Feet (Rachel)
First Star I See Tonight (Louise)
Rachel C
#Nerd (Stacie)
Written in Red (Anna)
✓ Cold-Hearted Rake (Becky)
Bet Me (Poongothai)
A Beautiful Lie (Louise)
Stacie
Burn for Me (Anna)
The Aeronaut's Windlass (Becky)
The Pact (Rachel)
✓ Ride with Me (Poongothai)
It Wasn't Always Like This (Louise)
do you guys want to randomly select someone(s) to choose for, or select one recommendation for everyone, or would you guys like me to make a randomized list of "choose for these several people"? I'm only asking in case any of you want a little more structure; I don't mind one way or another :)
Rachel C. wrote: "do you guys want to randomly select someone(s) to choose for, or select one recommendation for everyone, or would you guys like me to make a randomized list of "choose for these several people"? I'..."I was thinking we could all do one rec per person? That as my plan anyway.
Rachel, for you I pick #Nerd I could not put this series down. All of them are on Kindle Unlimited and I read them in like a week. Seriously. Poongothai, for you I pick The Bourbon Thief Given that I had tried this author and hated her, I was surprised at this book. I really really liked it and kind of want to go back and read it again now that I'm recommending it for you.
Becky, for you I pick Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor Such a good series. I think this was my first Kleypas but I'm not sure. Definitely you need to read this.
Anna Serene, for you I pick Hell & High Water I'm still mad that none of my libraries had past the first book because I really liked it.
Louise, for I pick Exit, Pursued by a Bear One of the best books I read in 2016
I'm good with one rec per person, too! Does anyone have a specific shelf they would like for me to pick from? I don't have one, but I could make one to be sure that I can get what I need in time from the library. Staci - I do have Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor : )I'll check back in 30 minutes.
Stacie, I pick
. It'll get you ready for the next book coming out :)Rachel, for you I pick
. I think you should start your Anne Bishop journey with this series. I hope you like it!!Poongothai, for you I picked
because its awesome and I loved this one.Becky, for you I picked
because you've already read and liked the Others series I think it's time you start on the Black Jewels ;)Louise, for you I had a little trouble but I decided on
. It's really sweet and I really liked it.
Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ wrote: "I'm good with one rec per person, too! Does anyone have a specific shelf they would like for me to pick from? I don't have one, but I could make one to be sure that I can get what I need in time fr..."If you could pick from my tower-team shelf I'd appreciate it but I don't really care so much. Always up for recs!
Anna Serene wrote: "Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ wrote: "I'm good with one rec per person, too! Does anyone have a specific shelf they would like for me to pick from? I don't have one, but I could make one to be sure that I c..."Thanks, Anna! I'll get started! : )
Sounds great :) I'll pick for everyone by tomorrow morning! For me, I'm pretty much good with anything...
Okay, Ladies! Here are my picks for you. If you need a re-pick, just let me know and I'll make another recommendation for you. Happy reading!Anna Serene, my pick for you is
Storm Front by Jim Butcher, because everybody needs to meet Harry and (hopefully) get hooked on the series. Just FYI - the audiobooks are AMAZING.Louise, for you I picked
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. I haven't read the book yet, but I've seen the movie and I've heard the book is absolutely fabulous!Poongothai, my pick for you is
Dancing on Coals by Ellen O'Connell, simply because she is my favorite Historical Western Romance author and she's written several of my favorites. She writes amazing heroines who are strong, likable women. Rachel C., for you I picked
Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas. It was a hard pick as you have a TON of amazing books on your TBR! This one was a stand out though and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It's an amazing intro to The Ravenels series. Stacie, for you I picked
The Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher. It was my first steampunk novel and is full of fantasy, unique characters, and airship battles. It's different from his other work, yet extremely entertaining.
Anna, so, I was looking through your tower shelf and I'm so glad someone else loves the Sword of Truth series! It's so hard to find people who have read it and it's so, so good! :) Unfortunately I haven't read anything else on your indicated shelf, so I don't feel right picking from there. Thus, for you, how about:
. Another really well done series, and very, very addicting :)Becky, I recommend
. There are no words for how awesome I found this trilogy to be. None. Well, other than "awesome" which doesn't actually quite cover it. Definitely a must-read and I couldn't pass up recommending it when I saw it on your TBR.Louise, I recommend
. Loved this series! The main character is a perfect combination of hilarious, witty and moody. And he has an amazing set of stories. If only Patrick Rothfuss would hurry along and publish the third book... Definitely worth reading :)Poongothai, I amazingly have not read any books that you haven't read that are on your TBR, so I'm going a little outside the box and giving you something new :) For you, based on what you seem to rate highly, I'd recommend
which is an adorable, somewhat light, fascinating and very fun read.Stacie, for you I recommend
. I really enjoyed this one; it was the first true friends-to-lovers romance I read and I remember it very fondly! It's got just the right amount of turmoil and sweet moments all mixed together
My Picks for you all are Rachel C -
- a funny book with lots of witty banter Louise -
- Interesting book with lots of unexpected twistsAnna Serene -
- sweet story with a beta hero. one of Nora Robert's bestStacie -
- It has two of my favorite romance tropes - opposites attract and road trip Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ -
- a sweet book which is funny and heartwarming with interesting secondary characters
Thank you for the recommendations Rachel and Poongothai! This is going to be a TOUGH choice. All of my recs have been books I'm eager to read.I'll post my selection as soon as Louise makes her recs this afternoon.
Thanks again!
Okay everyone here are my RecsAnna
I haven't read anything on your indicated shelf but this has been on my Kindle for a while. Interested to see what you think of it.Becky
this is an at times emotional read and what makes Kristin Hannah one of my favourite romance authorsPoongothai
this is the only book that you haven't read that is on any of my shelves. Rachel
this is the first of an intense series that was recommended to me. I have since devoured the series. Hope you enjoy.Stacie
It was difficult choosing for you but I enjoyed this time travel romance. Lots of twists and turns.
It was a hard choice, but I decided that I haven't read a historical in a while and I miss them...
Thank you, Louise! Gosh...I have a tough choice to make! All of these are great books!
Rachel C. wrote: "It was a hard choice, but I decided that I haven't read a historical in a while and I miss them..."I hope you enjoy it, Rachel! I loved the heroine in Cold-Hearted Rake!
Becky's Selection Post - Week # 9 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖
Option 1 (6.) Read a book recommended by one of your teammates.
Title/Link Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas
Pages: 232
How it Qualifies: Recommended by Teammate Stacie
I've been in the mood for a Lisa Kleypas book and I've never read one of her contemporaries. I had to give it a whirl! Thanks to everyone for the great recommendations! I'm bumping all of them up on my TBR to read during Tower Teams. Yay!
Selection Post Week #9
Bookcover/link :
| 432 pagesHow the book qualifies - Recommended by Stacie
[*bookcover:The Bourbon Thief|27277165]
Thank you all for the recommendations. I have added the new recommendation also to my TBR.
Week 8 (Completion) - Option 2
3 stars
Interesting concept and an intriguing world, but I think I've read too many Kate Daniels books lately. I kept finding myself comparing the two series, which was sort of a bummer. I think I'll be revisiting this book again sometime down the road when I can put some distance between the two series in my head. Otherwise, I really enjoyed this book and it made me laugh out loud quite a few times, but it was somewhat predictable and I didn't have an urge to read it at every possible opportunity. Still, I'm glad I read it and I'll be continuing the series.
Rachel C. wrote: "Week 8 (Completion) - Option 23 stars
Interesting concept and an intriguing world, but I think I've read too many Kate Daniels books lately. I kept finding ..."
Yeah it definitely departs from most Kate Daniels similarities after the first book. Also Shame comes into the series in book 2 and he's freaking awesome! :)
Week #9: SelectionOption 1: 6. Treasure. Recommend a book to another member in your team that they haven't read but that you think they should.
Book:
by Jim ButcherPages: 352
How it qualifies: Recommended to me by Becky
Week 9 CompleionRide with Me Ruthie Knox
Pages: 216 pages
How it fits: Recommended by Poongothai
Date: 5/9
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
Quick read with mostly likable characters. Both the MCs annoyed me at times but I enjoyed seeing them break down each other's barriers and start to trust someone else again. The ending felt a little rushed/forced but overall, it was good story. Thank you for the recommendation Poongothai!
Louise wrote: "Week 9 Selection Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Pages: 460
How It Fits: Recommended by Poongothai"
Hi Louise - Just a reminder that you need to post at least one completion post before I announce the next theme :)
Week 7 Completion
Dawn Study by Maria V. Snyder
Date Read: 10/05/17
Rating: 5*
How It Fits: Published 31st Jan 2017
Review:
Wow, this was one of those books that kept me up well past bedtime to finish reading. Yelena and Valek spend a lot of time apart in this book trying to stop the war between Ixia and Sitia. In being apart they learn to trust each others actions. This was very fast paced and the final twist was flawless. Now to go find some more from this aithor
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Title/Link Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas
Date Read May 9
My Rating: ★★★★
My Review:
I'm a huge fan of Lisa Kleypas's historical romance novels and I was thrilled to finally read one of her contemporary books. This was a delightful read with wonderful characters! The story summary gave the impression that I was in for a serious tear-jerker, but that wasn't the case. While the story is appropriately emotional when necessary, there is humor as life goes on. The story spans the better part of seven months, which allows time for healing as well as character growth and development.
Our leading lady, Maggie, is my favorite character and I loved how she interacts with Mark's niece, Holly. The chemistry between Mark and Maggie has just enough angst in it to make it really interesting. Both of them are dealing with the fallout of tragedies in their lives and question if a romantic relationship would be appropriate. This all makes for a wonderful book that I'll definitely read again in the future!
Another perk that I enjoyed was the relationship between Mark and the other bachelors. The Thanksgiving Day scene was hilarious and I'm eager to read more. I'll be moving on to book two soon!
A big THANK YOU to Stacie for the recommendation! : )
Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ wrote: "Becky's Completion Post Week # ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖
Title/Link Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypa..."
You just need to put your week # in there Becky :)
Week 10Link to thread
Option 1
7. Cozy sleuths. Read a book from one of the following lists:
Kiss Ass Female Sleuths
Victorian/Regency Female Sleuths/Mysteries
Cozies with Romantic Subplots
Dysfunctional Sleuths
Best Gay Cozy or Amateur Sleuth Mystery
These are compulsory lists. Your selected book MUST come from one of these lists. You must link to the list and note which page/which number it is on that list.
Option 2
Key date: 9 November 2016
Please ensure you follow the format shown in msg 3 of your team threads.
Week #10 Option 2Bookcover/link:
Mr. Perfect Linda Howard
352 pages
Read by Becky, November 18, 2016. Rated 5 stars
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