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I started that one this am and think I’ll stick with it. :)
I'm not sure what I'm going to read for this one, yet. But it should be pretty easy to fit in with what I'm already reading.
Completion Post ~ Part of a Series
Title/Author: Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr
Series: Virgin River #8
Date Read: 10/30/2018
Shelf: Part-of-a-Series
Pages: 377
Rating: ★★★★☆
Review: This series has been a good break from my typical PNR/UF series reading. These books are based on the locals and visitors in a remote fictional town called Virgin River in the mountain area of northern CA tucked in near the Redwoods not too far from the coast. This story follows a widowed minister, Noah, that bought an abandoned church on ebay from one of the locals and comes to renovate and build a congregation in the area. He hires Ellie, a down on her luck single mom as an assistant / general labor helper. She is an attractive, ex-dancer who's had a string of bad luck thru life and recently lost custody of her two children to her ex-husband that is out to punish her. She is very unselfish and giving to several of local women with their own struggles while growing closer to this new minister. There is always lots of continuation and crossover from previous couples storylines as this community grows and supports each other. I personally like this series because these are primarily centered around a group of ex-military men that have come to this region to retire, fish and hunt and deal with their own PTSD, injuries and loss of fellow soldiers and other issues. I love the tight bonds that were formed in serving together, the sacrifices they made to serve their country and that they are still a tight unit that finally find love and get their HEAs. These are usually quick light reads that move quickly.
Okay, since I'm playing Wheel-a-thon in NBRC, assuming that I can read the November BOTM for extra points next week, I'll read Crazy Rich Asians for Part of a Series.
Completion Post - Warrior shelf
Full Blooded
Date Finished: 12/1/2018
Pages: 352
How it Fits: 20 pg of Listopia
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Review:
The book didn't grab me right away but it started getting better fast. I loved Roarke, the brother, father, friends, James, the main character and her "wolf". We had rogue weres, different shifters, a sorceress and vamp. Boo on the cliffhanger, though. Will definitely be reading the next one soon.
=) YayI should be done with Obsidian, my series book, today.
I'll have my review up shortly. Go team! :D
Completion Post - Part of a Series
Obsidian
Date Finished: 12/2/2018
Pages: 335
How it Fits: Part of a Series Shelf
Rating: 2 Stars
Review:
I liked the main character, and the friend Dee, well enough but...it was too teenager twilightish for me. The writing style wasn't bad for this genre or age group, but the characters left much to be desired. Not much new in terms of plot either - replace one supernatural with another, one glittery power with another. The main issue is Daemon really is a douchebag (as the MC Coins him) for most of the book. Gorgeousness only matters so much when it comes to irritating personalities.
Just realized WARRIOR leaves us with one to go, and PART OF A SERIES leaves us with one to go. Not sure if they will get bingo before then or not, hm. But either way, way to go team!
Ack, looks like part of a series will give a team bingo. So close!
Now since Part of a Series gives two teams Bingo, what if neither finish before next shelf is called. Do they now have to read the new shelf too before winning??@Steph. How exciting to have Sierra Dean reply to your comment. I was excited when I saw my weekend email from FictFact with the new book. What a happy surprise indeed.
Typically, if a team doesn't get bingo before the next shelf announcement, they'll have to read that shelf (in addition to any pending shelves) to get bingo. We'll see if those two on the verge make it or not. ;)I was so excited to see she'd made a comment. *squee* I'm such a nerd when it comes to direct communications with authors no matter how small. :D
I couldn't believe it when I saw it. I'm definitely going to have to reread #8 before that one. I think I remember, but I'm sure I've forgotten a lot in three years.
Claimed by Rebecca Zanetti
Series: Dark Protectors #2
Shelf: 'part of a series'
Read: 2 Nov
Rating: ✮✮✮✮☆
Review:
“Oh love, you misunderstand. It wasn’t the king demanding your obedience. It was the man.”Claimed tells the story of Dage, King of the Realm and Emma, a psychic scientist (and Cara's sister from book #1 Fated). As a psychic, Emma's had visions of Dage for fifteen years whereas Dage has dreamt of her for two hundred years. When he meets his brother's mate and learns that Cara's sister is the woman from his dreams, he's determined to claim his mate. She's making difficult though. First and foremost, she's on the run and doing a great job of hiding from not only their enemies but also Dage and his brothers.
“There’s a difference?”
“Absolutely. The king has rules. The man doesn’t.”
Women were complicated and mates were that—times a hundred. There should be a guidebook.While I enjoyed Zanetti's intro into her Dark Protectors, I wasn't particularly drawn to Talen and Cara's story in Fated, however I thoroughly enjoyed Dage and Emma's story. I also enjoyed seeing more of little Jaine and her dream dates with Zane. I'm really looking forward to Conn's book, #3 Hunted, as he heads to Ireland in search of his witch mate, Moira.
That sounds good Steph, I've got the first 3 books, read #1 and wasn't terribly impressed, looks like I'll have to read #2 soonish :DAnd I'll have to check out SD's comment, and thanks for that rec too!
CONGRATULATIONS, Naughty Onederlanders!We now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'warrior'.
[Our updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Yay!! :D
Congrats on the stamp Wicked Wonders!
Completion Post - Part of a SeriesBook:
Date Read: 12/4
Rating: 4.5 stars
How it fits: Shelved Part of a Series by 18 people
Review: I didn't expect to enjoy this one all that much. There was just too much hype. But I tried my best to go into it with an open mind. And I had so much fun reading it! Part way through I had to stop and check the author's wikipedia page. I would have been so disappointed to find out that this was all in his head. But it turns out that for the first part of his life he lived in this super rich Asian culture.
The characters were so real. I laughed with them, and my heart hurt for them. I almost cried for them. And I can't wait to read the next one!
It looks like Team 9 is behind a few books, but Team 10 is down to one book to go. It's a nail-biter! :)
Yay Laura! Our stamp has been requested!And I know... I was clicking thru their feed to see how they were doing. It's going to be a close one. I'd rather have one more week and a larger read off...
Did a quick peek and team 9 is still 3 books from Bingo. Team 10 is One book review away from Bingo... So if "Raunchy" or "Driuds" is called before the final review.... We need to be ready to read like the wind!!!
Yes, 200.
Lis wrote: "So if "Raunchy" or "Driuds" is called before the final review.... We need to be ready to read like the wind!!!"Definitely 0_0
I think Team 9s final shelf has been requested!! I think they were just messing with us to keep it exciting... I had a couple of Raunchy and Druid books picked out and ready to go too...
I think they had more to go. But Team 10 requested their stamp, so that’s it.It was fun playing with you all! And thanks for the RH introduction, Erin!
Oops, I meant team 10. It was fun playing with everyone too. Happy to get several more books behind me and this helped make my yearly reading challenge too... of course I added a few more to the list. Happy Bingo break to everyone and hope everyone gets to enjoy the rest of the month! Hope to see everyone in round #18.
Laura wrote: "I think they had more to go. But Team 10 requested their stamp, so that’s it.It was fun playing with you all! And thanks for the RH introduction, Erin!"
My pleasure, if you find good Paranormal series in that genre, drop me a line and let me know. I'm always on the hunt for them.
I had fun, will definitely be playing again in the future.
CONGRATULATIONS, Naughty Onederlanders!We now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'part of a series'.
[Our updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Yay!! :D
It's been a blast reading along with you wonderful ladies! I hope y'all have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year! Hope you'll join us again for more BSB in 2019 :D
Thanks Steph, hope the same for you. Happy Holidays!
Congrats on the stamp Wicked Wonders!You'll be receiving your Badge of Completion soon :)
Yay. Our last stamp. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to you too!!!
Way to go, Naughty ONEderlanders (T#1)
Laura, Erin, (Captain) Lis and Steph
You received a stamp for every shelf!
Aw, what a cute bingo ball lol
Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Laura wrote: "I think they had more to go. But Team 10 requested their stamp, so that’s it.It was fun playing with you all! And thanks for the RH introduction, Erin!"
My pleasure, if you find go..."
I sent a few recommendations. :)
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Crazy Rich Asians (other topics)Hunted (other topics)
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Rebecca Zanetti (other topics)Jennifer L. Armentrout (other topics)
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Shelf # 12 ~ Part-of-a-Series : Finished ~ 4/4 Complete ~ Stamp Requested
Laura - Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan 12/4/2018 ★★★★1/2 Review
Erin - Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout 12/2/2018 ★★☆☆☆ Review
Steph - Claimed by Rebecca Zanetti 12/2/2018 ★★★★☆ Review
Lis - Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr 11/30/2018 ★★★★☆ Review