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Week three completion Theme: Tale 53
How it fits: Book has a 5 & 3 in page in page #
Merely a Marriage
Date Read: 3/28
Rating: 4 stars
Pages: 352 Mass Paperback
Review:
After the death of Princess Charlotte of England. Ariana ( the main character) is concerned about her brother's martial status. If he doesn't marry and provide and heir then the family home is lost. Norris, her brother, agrees to marry if Ariana gets married first? I thought this book was good, though I saw some glaring mistakes in it. I spotted a few mistakes, like the hair color of Ariana, one minute she was blond, and then in next chapter she had dark hair? Plus, I thought the romance between Arianna and Kynaston was entirely to slow. Overall, I liked the plot. I would definitely recommend this book.
Week 2 CompletionTheme: Snow white was 'fair'
Book: When Tides Turn by Sarah Sundin
Page: 401
How the book qualifies: #63 on Blonde on the cover list
Date Read: 3/24
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
This was a wonderful conclusion to the series. I loved seeing Quintessa's (Tess) transformation, because I didn't particularly like her in the previous books and now I like her a lot! The ending left me wanting to know more about a certain character, but I don't know if I'll ever know more. Definitely a book and series I'd recommend.
GreenFairy wrote: "This is my first update for selections and completions that are outstanding. Please go over it and make sure it is correct.Week 1:
Selections-all made
Completions Outstanding-Jane and LaurLa
Wee..."
My week 1 completion is in post 55 I should be up to date with all 3 weeks.
:-)
Week 3 CompletionTheme: 3 & 5 in publication date and/or page count
120 pages
Published August 15, 2013
3 1/2 stars
It starts off slow. Over explains how the club came about, the purpose of the club, and the lifestyle. There isn't really much of a plot. A little background was given on Anna and Jenson. Most of the book was sex and the different kinks that start with A.
Got lists updated!Jane, thank you for letting me know. Somewhere along the way I missed it.
GreenFairy wrote: "Got lists updated!Jane, thank you for letting me know. Somewhere along the way I missed it."
No problem, it is easy to miss a post.
Week 3 Completion PostFinished 3/29
Book: Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn
Kenyon
# of Pages: 352 Hardcover book
How the book qualifies - Has a 5 & 3 in page count
The more that I listened to this book, the more familiar that it seemed. However, I knew that I hadn’t read this one. As I progressed in this book, I realized that I had not read it but is basically a retelling of a prior story. This one is in Fang’s POF, and I did learn more about his and Amiee’s story, which I enjoyed. There was quite a bit going on in this installment. I do think that this could read as a stand-alone, but gaps where I was confused gave me an ah ha moment. The narrator for this series has been amazing. His voice is soothing even for vampires and shape shifters. I highly recommend the series!
Week 4
Option 1
2. Read a book with the main page genre 'historical'.
Option 2
Key date: 29 September 2017
Please ensure you follow the format shown in msg 3 of your team threads. when you post your selection and completion posts.
GreenFairy wrote: "This is my first update for selections and completions that are outstanding. Please go over it and make sure it is correct.Week 1:
Selections-all made
Completions Outstanding-Jane LaurLa
Week 2:..."
My completion is in post 54
Week 4 - Selection Post -- Option 1
Call: 2. Read a book with the main page genre 'historical'
Book: Beauty and the Beast - Hannah Howell
How it fits: MPG historical
Pages: 353
Wow, Megan! You are on top of it! Thank you so much. I appreciate you getting the theme call posted.
LaurLa wrote: "GreenFairy wrote: "This is my first update for selections and completions that are outstanding. Please go over it and make sure it is correct.Week 1:
Selections-all made
Completions Outstanding-J..."
Thank you, LaurLa. I missed your post too.
Just to clarify for this recent theme, what are requirements for it? Sorry, its been a long day. Are we supposed to find a book in the historical genre era? or are we suppose to find a book that has an historical look on the cover of it? or both?
Rachel wrote: "Just to clarify for this recent theme, what are requirements for it? Sorry, its been a long day. Are we supposed to find a book in the historical genre era? or are we suppose to find a book that ha..."You need to find a book that has 'historical' in the main page genre listed on the GR page for that book.
Eg Black Sheep
On this book's GR page, 'historical' is quoted under the genre section multiple times. You just need to read a book that shows it at least once.
Jane (PS) wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Just to clarify for this recent theme, what are requirements for it? Sorry, its been a long day. Are we supposed to find a book in the historical genre era? or are we suppose to find..."Okay, now I get it. Thanks :) lol, like I said its been a long day.
Week 4 selectionTheme: Read a book with the main page genre 'historical'
The Study of Seduction by Sabrina Jefferies ( paperback)
Page: 357
How it fit : Has " Historical" several times under the genre section.
LaurLa wrote: "Week 4 - Selection Post -- Option 1Call: 2. Read a book with the main page genre 'historical'
Book: Beauty and the Beast - Hannah Howell
Ho..."
LaurLa - did you see my correction in the main thread where you asked that question on the when you can start the week 4 reading?
You can't use a book that has already been started prior to the theme call, but once the theme has been announced you can start straight away :)
Selection PostWeek #4: Read a book with the main page genre 'historical'.
Bookcover/link:
The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd Page numbers: 369
How the book qualifies: MPG Historical
Week 4 SelectionsLaurLa-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Rachel-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Jane-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
GreenFairy-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Debbie(Doc)-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Megan-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Week 4 CompletionsLaurLa-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Rachel-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Jane-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
GreenFairy-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Debbie(Doc)-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Megan-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Week 4 SelectionTheme: Historical
Option 2
356 pages
LaurLa read
on 10/9/17 and rated it 4 stars (series substitution)
Completion PostWeek #: 4
Bookcover/link:
The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd 3/31-18Rating: ★★★★
Page numbers: 369
How the book qualifies: MPG Historical
Review:
There was quite a lot of suspense in this and I enjoyed all the twists that I had not seen coming and it seems like that is going to continue in the next book. I didn't like the way the MC couldn't figure out her feelings but I had to remind myself she was only 16 so quite innocent and unsure if the love was for someone new or someone she had known all her life.
Week 4 - Completion Post -- Option 1
Call: 2. Read a book with the main page genre 'historical'
Book: Beauty and the Beast - Hannah Howell
How it fits: MPG historical
Pages: 353
Date Read: 03.29 (started after the call)
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I liked this retelling of Beauty and the Beast. It was a pretty easy read for being over 350 pgs. The relationship that developed between the MCs was easy and when there was conflict, both were able to overcome their own pride/fears enough to work through them rather than letting them make the problems worse. So while there was the BIG MISUNDERSTANDING, it was actually very easily resolved. Overall this was a pretty comforting read but still interesting enough to keep my attention.
Week 4 Selection Post
by Hannah HowellHighland Destiny
Number of Pages: 303
How the book qualifies: Historical Romance on MPG
Week 3 CompletionTheme: Tale 53
Book: Keturah by Lisa Tawn Bergren
Pages: 354
How the book qualifies: page count includes both a 3 & 5
Date Read: 3/31
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review:
This was a good start for the series, but I'll be honest I'm most interested in seeing Verity's story (which I hope will be book #2, since she's the next oldest). I liked the sisters, though they were definitely more modern thinking than I'd expect in this time period.
Week 4 SelectionTheme: Read a book with the main page genre 'historical'
Book: My Sister's Intended by Rachael Anderson
Pages: 256
How the book qualifies: Historical > Historical Fiction is a MPG
Week 4 CompletionTheme: Read a book with the main page genre 'historical'
Book: My Sister's Intended by Rachael Anderson
Pages: 256
How the book qualifies: Historical > Historical Fiction is a MPG
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review:
My Sister's Intended was a sweet historical romance. Prudence was a very likable character and had some funny scenes, the tree one definitely was the most memorable. Knave was someone I didn't like all that much in the beginning, but over the course of the story liked more and more. I was worried from the start of the story about Sophia's feelings, what with the description and title of the book, but I was pleased with how the book ended and am looking forward to her story. Definitely would recommend this book.
Week four completionTheme: Read a book with the main page genre 'historical'
Completed: 4/4
Book: The Study of Seduction By Sabrina Jeffries
Pages: 357
Rating: 5 stars
Review: This is the second book of Sabrina Jeffries of the Sinful suitors series. I was not sure that I was going to like this book when I first started it, but I ended up really enjoying it . Edwin Barlow is asked to look after his friends cousin while he out of town. Apparently she is being stalked by a suitor who doesn't the know the meaning of the word no. Not only did I like the romance in this, there as an element of mystery as well that went well in this book. This book does mention rape in this. I am definitely going to continue with this series. I would definitely recommend this book.
Week 4 Completion Post
by Hannah HowellHighland Destiny
Rating
2.5 stars
This book has received high praise, but I had a very difficult time getting into it. There really wasn’t a problem with the plot, characters were flushed out, and the writing style was fine. I just can’t quite determine why the book did not speak to me. About half way through, I finally began to pick up speed and began to enjoy more. This is a series read, and I don’t think that I will continue any further. I’m just glad to call this one done. I have read another book by this author and found that one quite enjoyable so nothing against Ms. Howell – just not my cup of tea.
I'll be getting everything caught up tonight. I've been slacking lately. Tomorrow afternoon and evening I won't be around. Taking my daughter to a concert to see one of my favorite bands. We saw them when I took her to PA in February to see one of her favorite bands.
All the posts are updated now. All Selections are current. And the only Completion that is missing is mine for Week 4. I'll have that one done before the weekend is over.
Debbie (Doc) wrote: "Week 4 Completion Post by Hannah HowellHighland Destiny
Rating
2.5 stars
This book has received high praise, but I had a very ..."
I've gone through that with some authors myself. I can read one book or series and absolutely love them and then try a different one and it just falls flat to me.
Week 5Option 1
13. Read a book with an MC as the housekeeper or similar from one of the following lists:
Helping Hand Romance Hero Or Heroine Hired As Butler, Housekeeper, Cook, Chauffeur, Maid and More
Feather Duster: Housekeepers in Contemporary Romance
Better Homes: Housekeepers in Historical Romance
MM bookshelf "Profession - Servant'
Manny MM
Servant Heroes/Heroines In Romance
Nanny Governess Romances
If you use Option 1 your book MUST be chosen from one of the above lists.
Option 2
Key date: 6 Ocotber 2017
Please ensure you follow the format shown in msg 3 of your team threads. when you post your selection and completion posts
I am out of town until Sunday evening. I will choose my book when I get back home as I have no clue what to read from these list - may end up with option 2!
Week 5 SelectionTheme: Housekeeper
Book: A Countess Below Stairs by Eva Ibbotson
Pages: 383
How the book qualifies: #29 on "Helping Hand Romance Hero Or Heroine Hired As Butler, Housekeeper, Cook, Chauffeur, Maid and More" list
Week 5 - Selection Post -- Option 2Call: 13. Read a book with an MC as the housekeeper or similar
Book: Pleasure of a Dark Prince - Kresley Cole
How it fits: sub for No Rest for the Wicked read by Debbie Doc on 11.21.17, rated 3 stars
Pages: 452
Week 5 selectionTheme: Read a book with an MC as the housekeeper or similar
The Sound of Snow by Katherine Kingsley
Pages: 384 ebook
How does it fit : #18 on "Nanny Governess Romances" list
Week 5 Selection Post
by J.D. RobbPromises in Death
#of pages: 342 Pages
How the book qualifies: Option 2 on LaurLa's read shelf - read on 2/26/18 (In Death #23)
Week 5 SelectionsMegan-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
LaurLa-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Rachel-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Debbie(Doc)-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
GreenFairy-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Jane-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Week 5 CompletionsRachel-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Debbie(Doc)-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
LaurLa-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Megan-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Jane-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
GreenFairy-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Theme: Read a book with an MC as the housekeeper or similar
Option 2
513 pages
LaurLa read
on 10/9/17 and rated it 4 stars.
Week 4 Completion
356 pages
4/5/18
4 stars
Dallas wanted to enjoy Summerset not being around. But she didn't get to because there was yet another serial killer in New York. And by the time she could enjoy it, he was back. Their relationship is one I thoroughly enjoy. And watching her go through the process of solving a murder. She gets into the killer's head, pieces things together that you wouldn't think go together. Until she talks through it with Roarke. Plus, there are obvious clues throughout to pinpoint who did it (view spoiler)
Selection PostWeek #5: 13. Read a book with an MC as the housekeeper or similar from one of the following lists
Bookcover/link:
Just for Now by Rosalind James Page numbers: 312
How the book qualifies: # 104 on the list: Helping Hand Romances-Hero or Heroine Hired As Butler, Housekeeper, Cook, Chauffeur, Maid And More
Week 5 SelectionTheme: MC as housekeeper or similar
Option 2:
369 pages
LaurLa read it on 2/2 and rated it 3 stars.
Week 5 completion Theme: MC as housekeeper or similar
How does it fit : #18 on "Nanny Governess Romances" list
Completed: 4/12
The Sound of Snow by Katherine Kingsley
Pages: 384 ebook
Rated: Four stars
Review: The book starts out showing how the main character, Joanne, is very dedicated to her cousin Lydia. We learn that after the death of her parents, Joanne has moved in with her Aunt and Uncle who don't seem to like her and think of her as a burden. So when Joanne is trapped into scandal by an obsessive beau of hers, they automatically believe the worse of Joanne and demand she marry this man. Joanne refuses and is disowned and her reputation maligned by her aunt/uncle. Years later, after hearing about the death of her cousin Lydia......Joanne returns to England to take care of Lydia son Milo. She not only a governess, but her duties seem to including run the household staff as well. I don't want to give to much away, but I liked this book, it had a lot of twist and turns to it that kept me glued to it There was a few mistakes that kept me from giving it a 5 star rating. First, I wasn't sure if the son was named Milo or Miles? They seemed to use both names for him. Plus in some areas the plot was over the top. thought in order to make the character of Joanne look good they had to vilify Lydia as much as possible. Plus, the character of Joanne was annoying me towards the end. She preached one thing and then went against her own advice the next. Plus, I hate when characters who have a martyr complex about themselves. I just find it self-serving and annoying. And this certainly applied to Joanne throughout the book. Despite these glares I would recommend this book.
Week 5 Completion PostCompleted 4/12
by J.D. RobbPromises in Death
#of pages: 342 Pages
How the book qualifies: Option 2 on LaurLa's read shelf - read on 2/26/18 (In Death #23)
4.5 Stars
The In Death series is one of my favorites especially on audio. I love the narrator, and I think that she should also receive 5 stars. All of the regular gang is back in this one.
Amarylis Coltraine has recently transferred from the Atlanta Police Force to New York but has already started dating Eve's friend, who happens to be Chief Medical Examiner. This time the murder has become personal as Eve is the one who tells Morris about Coltraine's demise. Eve receives a mysterious package at cop central to find Coltraine's gun and badge with a note suggesting that Eve's possessions maybe the next ones to be sent to a loved one.
Every installment becomes the current favorite!
Week 6Option 1
10. Read a book set in the woods or featuring a home/cottage from one of the following lists:
Nature Lover-Romances With Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Backpacking, Mountain Climbing And More
Cabin Romance
Gay Romance that Takes Place in the Woods
Gay Romance Featuring Sex in the Great Outdoors
So You're a Homeowner
Renovation Romance
If you use Option 1 your book MUST be chosen from one of the above lists.
Option 2
Key date: 13 Ocotber 2017
Please ensure you follow the format shown in msg 3 of your team threads when you post your selection and completion posts.
Week 6 SelectionTheme: Home/Cottage
Book: A January Bride by Deborah Raney
Pages: 120
How the book qualifies: #37 on "Renovation Romance" list
Week 6 - Selection Post -- Option 2
Call: 10. Read a book set in the woods or featuring a home/cottage from one of the following lists
Book: Creation in Death - J.D. Robb
How it fits: substitute for Purity in Death read by GreenFairy on 12.19.17, rated 4 stars
Pages: 364
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Theme: Fair Hair or Skin
Option 2
Date Read: 3/27/18
Rating: 4 1/2 stars
When I first started reading this series originally, I didn't rea..."
This is one of my favorite series!!! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it. I'm always a little nervous when my shelf is chosen. I would hate to steer my book buddies wrong!