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Jul 02, 2017 07:28AM
As soon as Katherine posts her completion post I'll be able to roll :)
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Completion Post: WEEK #5 - Thursday Spot: 35
Book: The Earl's Wallflower Bride
Pages: 215 pages
How it Fits: 3rd in a series: Marriage by Arrangement #3
Date Read: 2nd July
Rating: ★★★
Review:
Helena, Melissa, and Chloe are arranging marriages, but not all will go smoothly... A really sweet short story, with some of the nicest protagonists and it was very funny with the situations that played out. I enjoyed that the male lead, Warren Beaufort, finds it difficult to reading social cues, which finds him in interesting/funny situations. Awkwardness away! And because of this Iris fills slighted/ignored by him at two party's. Then her father arranges her marriage with Warren and the hilarity ensues.
WEEK #5 - SUNDAYRolled: 2
Spot: 37
-3rd in a series
-7th in a series
-37th in a series
-Alt: Teammate recommends (at least one from your TBR and at least one NOT on your TBR)
SELECTION POSTWeek #5 - Sunday
Spot: 37
My Choice: The Countess Conspiracy
Pages: 309
How it Fits: Brothers Sinister #3
Completion PostWeek #5 - Sunday
Spot: 37
Book: Bold
Pages: 143pg
how it fits: Blue Boy #3
date read: 7/3/17
rating: 3 stars
While I enjoyed most of the story the earthquake was weird and seemed like filler and the ending was rushed. What REALLY made me angry however was the author's half-formed side plot involving Sonny and Levi from book 1. It is clear that this couple is having problems throughout yet, the author never actually addresses the problems and certain doesn't it resolve it. As this book was written in 2014, it doesn't seem like an addition to the series is in the works.
COMPLETION POSTWeek #5 - Sunday
The Countess Conspiracy
Completed: 7/03
Rating: ★★★★
Review: I really enjoy this author. The narrator of the audiobook is fantastic. I liked that the MCs have been friends since childhood. Plus they both have been in love with the other for years though they never told each other that fact. Violet was a little frustrating at times but it's a little more understandable once you learn the truth about her relationship with her late husband. I look forward to the next book in the series.
Selection Post: WEEK #5 - SUNDAYSpot: 37
Book: Perilous Princess
Pages: 210 pages
How it Fits: 3rd in a series: Scandalous Sirens #3
Selection Post: Week 5 - SundaySpot: 37
Book: The Firework Exploded
Pages: 154
How it Fits: The Holidays, #3
CompletionSpot 37
Book: The Firework Exploded
Date Read: 7/5/17
Rating: ★★★
This book was a fun, quick read. Sam and Noel are finally getting married. Noel's crazy family is helping her pull off the wedding and it is pretty entertaining. The humor in this series is bordering on vulgar but I could not help but laugh out loud at times. I enjoy how Tara Sivec mixes the silly with the sweet moments.
Week #5 - Sunday ReviewsSpot #37
✓Krissy: Msg 157
The Countess Conspiracy, Brothers Sinister #3
✓Susan A: Msg 156
Bold, Blue Boy #3
✓Amanda A: Msg 160
The Firework Exploded, The Holidays #3
✓Katherine: Msg 162
Perilous Princess, Scandalous Sirens #3
Completion Post: WEEK #5 - SUNDAYSpot: 37
Book: Perilous Princess
Pages: 210 pages
How it Fits: 3rd in a series: Scandalous Sirens #3
Date Read: 6th July
Rating: ★★
Review:
Rhys Davies is the bastard son of an English lord who refused to acknowledge him. He has made his own way and as one of the best attorneys in London. When he fails to retain a distinguished client because of his unmarried state, he sets out to search for a wife. Princess Annalies father’s was overthrown by their people, and they both meet and a scandal that threatens both their lives. It kind of bored me and to me it wasn't as good as the first book.
WEEK #6 - THURSDAYRolled: 4
Spot: 41
-1st in a series
-4th in a series
-41st in a series
-Standalone
-Alt: Single Parent or Widower
Selection Post: WEEK #6 - ThursdaySpot: 41
Book: The Sword in the Stone
Pages: 357 pages
How it Fits: 1st in a series: The Once and Future King, #1
I edited post 164 to change my book selection. Is that okay, or would you like a new post?
COMPLETION POST Week #6 - Spot 41
Three Nick Nowak Mysteries
Completed: 7/07
Rating: ★★★★
Review: I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Nick is quite the little manwhore. Looks like he would fuck just about anybody. This bok has zero romance so I assume that will come along later in the series. The audio narration was decent. Not great but not terrible either.
Completion PostWeek #6 - Thursday
Spot: 41
Book: Raider
Pages: 150
how it fits: Norse Saga #1
date read - 7/8/17
rating 5 stars
Wow! I was pleasantly surprised by this. I guess I was expecting PWP. Aiden is captured, or saved, depending on the point of view, by Einnar, a Norseman. Aiden was an outcast in his is hometown. Although he is initially angry at the Norseman for killing everyone he knows and dragging him away from his home country, he soon becomes a part of the community - -something he never had at home. He eventually earns his freedom through bravery in battle. I'm off to look for book 2 in this series.
Week #6 - Thursday ReviewsSpot 41
✓Krissy: Msg 168
Three Nick Nowak Mysteries, Boystown #1
✓Susan A: Msg 169
Raider, Norse Saga #1
✓Amanda A: Msg 172
Among the Hidden, Shadow Children #1
✓Katherine: Msg 175
The Sword in the Stone, The Once and Future King #1
Selection Post: Week 6 - ThursdaySpot: 41
Book: Among the Hidden
Pages: 160
How it Fits: Shadow Children, #1
CompletionSpot 41
Book: Among the Hidden
Date Read: 7/7/17
Rating: ★★★★
I was surprised by how much I liked this one. The idea of a third child being illegal is so foreign to me but I know it is that way in other countries. I loved the friendship between Jen and Luke. The events that happened towards the end were sad. I will continue with the series and look forward to finding out what is next for Luke.
Not yet? I was hoping to get started today.
Still waiting on Katherine's completion post. She's usually only a few hours late so I'm surprised she hasn't posted yet. If she hasn't posted by the time i go to bed I'll send her a PM.
Completion Post: WEEK #6 - ThursdaySpot: 41
Book: The Sword in the Stone
Pages: 357 pages
How it Fits: 1st in a series: The Once and Future King, #1
Date Read: 9th July
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
A great medieval Arthurian legend. Wart (Arthur), is one of my favourite characters, I love that he's such a silly kid but you also see him as a very noble person too, and being true to himself. Through his adventures he goes though with Merlyn teaching/helping him learn the skills necessary to become a great ruler and these enable him to pull the sword from the stone, and becomes King Arthur.
And Kay is a good character too, he is a proud guy who is prone to bullying others. I do feel for the guy. And I love wise old Merlyn, being mysterious wizard and a kindly old man.
This book is a sweet, intelligent, funny, and endearing book and I need more. A inspiring tale of a orphan that had nothing who became one of the greatest people in history, and in my opinion he didn't become so great because he becomes a King - it because he is a good, kind ruler who loves and is devoted to his people that he leads, and that's what makes him so great.
Sorry for the late post, but I got it done. :)
WEEK #6 - SUNDAYRolled: 2
Spot: 43
-3rd in a series
-4th in a series
-43rd in a series
-Alt: Shirtless Cover
Katherine wrote: "Sorry for the late post, but I got it done. :)"Better late than never :)
Me too! It's a crazy little series. I live right outside Philadelphia; I love knowing the setting of the book well.
SELECTION POSTWeek #6 - Sunday
Spot: 43
My Choice: Whispers in the Night
Pages: 147
How it Fits: The Moonlight Breed #3
Selection Post: WEEK #6 - SundaySpot: 43
Book: The House of Hades
Pages: 597 pages
How it Fits: 4th in a series: The Heroes of Olympus, #4
I chose a big book... Why did I do this to myself? Because I'm nuts, that's why. lolz XD
Completion PostWeek #6 - Sunday
Spot: 43
Book: Feral Dust Bunnies
Pages: 169
how it fits: Off Crimes #4
date read 7/11/17
rating 4 stars
As the title notes, book 4 has the gang fighting off feral dust bunnies. Alex Wolf and his kitten are adorable and I thinked I liked their relationship more than Wolf and Jason. I'm hoping there is a book 5 and that it features Krisk.
Completion Post: WEEK #6 - SundaySpot: 43
Book: The House of Hades
Pages: 597 pages
How it Fits: 4th in a series: The Heroes of Olympus, #4
Date Read: 12th July
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
At the conclusion of the last book, Annabeth and Percy tumble into a pit leading straight to the Underworld. Nico, here we come to see you. And this is getting so intense with Gaea’s armies, (that will never die), getting closer to coming into our wold - Our heroes have to save the wold yet again before its too late. And to make the situation worse, in about a month, the Romans will march on Camp Half-Blood on a war rampage.
Frank got stronger, more sure in himself and in his abilities, even though his still conflicted with it. Hazel became so brave too! And my favourite, Leo, has fallen in love, and is excepting himself for who he is and just becoming a stronger person inside and out. Nico has always broke my heart because he keeps to himself and keep's his pain inward. He believes no one will accept him - so he hides himself. He believes that no one cares about him (not even Percy and Annabeth), but he still cares about them all.
I was high strung through most of it - damn you Rick, how could you do this to me! I also found the book funny as usual, I look forward to finding out how everything will resolve.
Week #6 - Sunday ReviewsSpot 43
✓Krissy: Msg 189
Whispers in the Night, The Moonlight Breed #3
✓Susan A: Msg 186
Feral Dust Bunnies, Offbeat Crimes #4
✓Amanda A: Msg 190
Buns, Hudson Valley #3
✓Katherine: Msg 187
The House of Hades, The Heroes of Olympus #4
COMPLETION POST Week #6 - Sunday
Whispers in the Night
Completed: 7/11
Rating: ★★★
Review: About what I expected. Quick, easy, enjoyable. Talon's heart condition seemed to have been easily fixed but I didn't mind. I look forward to the rest of the series
CompletionSpot 43
Book: Buns
Date Read: 7/12/17
Rating: ★★★★
Clara and Archie were very cute together. I felt sorry for both of them and all they each had endured in their past. Their journey from not liking each other to falling in love was sweet. I enjoyed catching up with the characters from the first two books as well. I'm not sure if there will be a fourth book in the series, but I hope so.
WEEK #7 - THURSDAYRolled: 3
Spot: 46
-4th in a series
-6th in a series
-46th in a series
-Alt: Paranormal
Selection PostWeek #7 - Thursday
Spot: 46
Book: Taming the Omega
Pages: 158 pgs
how it fits: The Rogue Pack #4
Selection Post: WEEK #7 - ThursdaySpot: 46
Book: Critical Failures IV
Pages: 352 pages
How it Fits: 4th in a series: Caverns and Creatures Book 4
Completion PostWeek #7 - Thursday
Spot: 46
Book: Taming the Omega
Pages: 158 pgs
how it fits: The Rogue Pack #4
date read 7/13/17
rating 3 stars
This is a fairly typical shifter series. However, each book features an omega and some other wolf - -alpha, beta and in this one gamma. So, the fact that that the MC is not the leader makes it a little different from the norm. This series is available through Kindle Unlimited. I think it is unlikely that I would continue with the series if it had to pay full price.
Selection Post: Week 7 - ThursdaySpot: 46
Book: Cowboy After Dark
Pages: 224
How it Fits: Thunder Mountain Brotherhood, #6
Krissy -- At the current rate, it is unlikely that the game will be over before I leave for vacation on August 18th. I will post in the help thread and see what my options are.
Week #7 - Thursday ReviewsSpot #46
✓Krissy: Msg 201
One Grave at a Time, Night Huntress #6
✓Susan A: Msg 195
Taming the Omega, The Rogue Pack #4
✓Amanda A: Msg 200
Cowboy After Dark, Thunder Mountain Brotherhood #6
✓Katherine: Msg 202
Critical Failures IV, Caverns and Creatures #4
CompletionSpot 46
Book: Cowboy After Dark
Date Read: 7/15/17
Rating: ★★★★
I always enjoy a visit to Thunder Mountain Ranch. I enjoy the characters and the sense of family created by Rosie, Herb and the brotherhood. I liked how Liam helped Hope to overcome her insecurities and help her heal. Damon and Phil finally tied the knot in this one and it was very sweet. I am looking forward to Gabe's story in the next book.
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