R10: Team Double the Pleasure ~ Double the Fun (2) **Winning Team**

[~Melissa~]

Sam wrote: "Anne Bishop writes two series that I absolutely adore. The Others and the Black Jewels. I re-read them at least 1-2 times a year."

I have wanted to check into the Black Jewels series - thanks for this. I'll have to see where I can find them!

[Sam]

Definitely start with Daughter of the Blood. Chronologically, Invisible Ring it first, but you need to read the original trilogy first to full get into the world.

[Sam]

You have 7 hours to finish your book and review, Paula.

[Paula]

Completion Post ~ Week 8
Roll: 10
Spot: 68
Task: SSeries #: 6, 8, 68; Alternate: Author R
Book: El Sobrino del Mago by C.S. Lewis
Finished: 11/08/18
# of pgs: 215
How it fits: #6 of The Chronicles of Narnia, publication order
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I love love love reading the creation of Narnia, this is one of my favorite books in the series, and I truly beieve that the right reading order is the publication order. This book (The Magician's nephew) starts assuming you already know Narnia and had already read some of the books from the series. And it's pretty beautiful to finally know how this world came to be, I stil remember the emotions I went through when I read this for the first time so many years ago.
Also, the Main characters in this one are so much likeable than the ones in the 4th book, Polly is really clever and Dígory is super curious and I like that ((view spoiler)[also I love that he is the Professor in The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, and that he knows and is responsible for the wardrobe that took the Pevensie kids to Narnia. (hide spoiler)])
I can't stand Andrés, and meeting Jadis is amazing, because you get to know her original world.
Aslan of course I love him.

[Sam]

Team 2: Double the Pleasure ~ Double the Fun
Week 8: Spot 68
Series #: 6, 8, 68
Alternate: Author R

Sam: Freaky Rites- Amanda M. Lee- Mystic Caravan Mystery #6- REVIEW
LaurLa: Hillbilly Rockstar- Lorelei James- Blacktop Cowboys #6- REVIEW
Steph Ann: Lake Silence- Anne Bishop- The Others #6- REVIEW
~Melissa~: Cask Strength- Layla Reyne- Author R- REVIEW
Ezi: Fury of Surrender- Coreene Callahan- Dragonfury #6- REVIEW
Shan ~A~: Until July- Aurora Rose Reynolds- Author R- REVIEW
Paula: El sobrino del mago- C.S. Lewis- Chronicles of Narnia #6- REVIEW

[Sam]

Team 2: Double the Pleasure ~ Double the Fun
Week 9
Rolled 6+6=12
Current Spot: 68
New Spot: 80 + 1 bonus point= 81
Series #: 1, 8, 81, standalone
Alternate: Favorite Author


Team, I used one of our bonus points to get us off 80 and onto 81. On 80 our only series options were 8, 80 and standalone, but on 81, we get 1, 8, 81 and standalone. I thought being able to use a first in series would be helpful. Hope no one minds.

[LaurLa]

Week 9 - Selection/Completion Post
Roll/Spot: Roll 12 + 1; Spot 81


Task: Series 1, 8, standalone; Favorite Author
Book: Kindred in Death - J.D. Robb
How it fits: Favorite Author
Pages: 387

[Sam]

LaurLa wrote: "Week 9 - Selection/Completion Post
Roll/Spot: Roll 12 + 1; Spot 81


Task: Series 1, 8, standalone; Favorite Author
Book: Kindred in Death - J.D. ..."

I LOVE this series.

[~Melissa~]

LaurLa wrote: "Week 9 - Selection/Completion Post
Roll/Spot: Roll 12 + 1; Spot 81


Task: Series 1, 8, standalone; Favorite Author
Book: Kindred in Death - J.D. ..."

Eve and Roark for the win!! One of my faves 😊

[~Melissa~]

Week 9 Selection Post
Spot 81
Alt: fave author


Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews
#1 in series The Iron Covenant
(also works as fave author for me)

[* book:Iron and Magic|35126152]

[Paula]

Selection Post Week 9 - Spot 81


Task: Series #: 1, 8, 81, standalone; Alternate: Favorite Author
Book: Serafina y la Capa Negra by Robert Beatty
How it fits: #1 Serafina series
Pages: 352

[Steph Ann]

Selection Post - Spot 81



Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews

How it fits: #1 in Hidden Legacy series

Pages: 382

[Steph Ann]

~Melissa~ wrote: " Week 9 Selection Post
Spot 81
Alt: fave author


Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews
#1 in series The Iron Covenant
(also works as..."

I enjoyed this one, Melissa! Wasn't sure how I felt about Hugh having his own book, but I was pleasantly surprised! :)

[Sam]

Steph Ann wrote: "Selection Post - Spot 81



Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews

How it fits: #1 in Hidden Legacy series

Pages: 382"

I ADORE this series. I hope you like it too.

[~Melissa~]

Steph Ann wrote: "~Melissa~ wrote: " Week 9 Selection Post
Spot 81
Alt: fave author


Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews
#1 in series The Iron Covena..."

I didn't read your review as I knew I would be getting to this book. It will be interesting to read how they 'redeem' him....but I have no doubt that the writing duo will have me liking him (at least not hating him) by the end of the book. I grabbed the audio to listen to

[~Melissa~]

Steph Ann wrote: "Selection Post - Spot 81



Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews

How it fits: #1 in Hidden Legacy series

Pages: 382"

Mad Rogan!! Mad Rogan!! Enjoy

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

~Melissa~ wrote: " Week 9 Selection Post
Spot 81
Alt: fave author


Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews
#1 in series The Iron Covenant
(also works as..."

I won’t accept Hugh as a good guy. I won’t!!!

[Shan ~A~]

Selection Post ~ Week 9
New Spot: 80 + 1 bonus point= 81
Alternate: Favorite Author
Book: Hate Notes by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward
# of pgs: 301

[~Melissa~]

Ezinwanyi wrote: "~Melissa~ wrote: " Week 9 Selection Post
Spot 81
Alt: fave author


Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews
#1 in series The Iron Covena..."

well I have to agree ~ that would be a stretch to think of him as a good guy with all we know he's done

[Sam]

Spot: 81
Cover:
Book: Witchin' USA- Amanda M. Lee
Qualification: Moonstone Bay Cozy Mystery #1
Date Finished: 11/10/18
Rating: 3 stars
Review: This is the first book of the Moonstone Bay Cozy Mystery series. Hadley inherits a lighthouse when her grandmother dies. Once she moves to Moonstone Bay, she discovers that the inhabitants are keeping secrets. Even her grandmother had a secret. And someone is killing people on the island. Hadley works with the sheriff, Galen, and Booker, the town handyman to solve the mystery. This is a typical Amanda Lee story, lightweight with lots of banter. These are nice when you only have a short amount of time to read.

[Steph Ann]

Completion Post- Spot 81



Book: Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews
Qualification: Book 1 of Hidden Legacy series

Read: 11/11/18
Rating: 5 stars

Review

Well, I should have known any book from Ilona Andrews would be excellent. This one had me right from the beginning, and I didn't want to put it down at all. I loved Nevada and her family, and Mad Rogan has quickly made it to the top of the list of my favorite heroes. This book had a little bit of everything: action, romance, humor. I'm already 60 percent of the way through book 2, so I am definitely continuing the series, lol.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

SELECTION POST for Week 9, Spot 81

Book: Risking it All by Tessa Bailey
Pages: 337
Qualification: Crossing the Lines #1

[Sam]

Steph Ann wrote: "Completion Post- Spot 81



Book: Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews
Qualification: Book 1 of Hidden Legacy series

Read: 11/11/18
Rating: 5..."

TACTILE!

[Shan ~A~]

Completion Post ~ Week 9
New Spot: 80 + 1 bonus point= 81
Alternate: Favorite Author
Book: Hate Notes by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward
# of pgs: 301
How it fits: My favorite duo
Finished: 11/13/18
Rating: 5 stars
Review: I actually enjoyed every minute of this book. I just finished it and am glad that I got to listen to Sebastian York read to me. He makes everything better.

It was a great humor filled, angst free romance. I was glad to get that after finishing one full of angst not long ago.

Ward and Keeland together always hit pretty high for me. So, I knew from first mention that I was going to read this.

The chemistry between Reed and Charlotte was off the charts, so much so that the sexual tension could be felt pretty much from the start.

I loved that sense of the inevitable that you feel about their relationship as soon as they meet (at least I felt it). I loved that the person who took Charlotte under their wing and fought for them the hardest was someone related to Reed.

I loved everything.... Hoping they'll think about giving us a book for Max, and even Adam.

I will most likely be using air typing to save myself from saying things that may get me into trouble. I also love the fuck it list, instead of bucket list.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Shan ~ A ~ wrote: "Completion Post ~ Week 9
New Spot: 80 + 1 bonus point= 81
Alternate: Favorite Author
Book: Hate Notes by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward
# of pgs: 301
H..."

I think I may have to read this one too

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Quick Reminder:

We'll be taking a break next week due to Thanksgiving.

Teams will roll this Friday, 11/16. No roll on 11/23. Reviews are due and the next roll will be on 11/30, at which point the game resumes its normal schedule.

For those playing both games, please note that the holiday scheduling works differently on SS and SSS.

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate it!

[Paula]

We'll have two weeks to read for next roll then?

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Yep. :)

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

COMPLETION POST for Week 9, Spot 81

Book: Risking it All by Tessa Bailey
Pages: 337
Qualification: Crossing the Lines #1
Read: 11/13
Rating & Review: ★★
I was so disappointed. I had a couple of GR friends recommend the one back in the day but I just never picked it up. I’m so glad I listened to it for free because it was boring and cliche.

Seraphia was an undercover cop working hard for a shot at taking down the man who murdered her brother when she runs into crime looked Bowen Driscoll. So of course this intelligent, hardworking and conscientious police officer becomes puddy in the hands of an arrogant, sexually aggressive mobster. Why not jeopardize your future and safety, right?

I hate this type of stories and making the “bad” guy seem like he’s good because he doesn’t want to break knee caps or break ribs of those who didn’t pay him protection money just grates my nerves. Whether his heart is in it or not, he is beating the hell out of people and taking their hard earned money from them. He is terrorizing small business owners. So whatever.

Also, too many sex scenes for a Virgin. I didn’t like him so i don’t want to hear his dirty talk and grunts. I would have liked a stronger heroine who didn’t let things happens as opposed to making them happen. Simpering heroines when she wasn’t set up to be so annoy me. I may try another series before giving up on the author

[~Melissa~]

Denise wrote: "Quick Reminder:

We'll be taking a break next week due to Thanksgiving.

Teams will roll this Friday, 11/16. No roll on 11/23. Reviews are due and the next roll will be on 11/30, at which point th..."

awesome! Thanks for the reminder!! Happy Thanksgiving

[~Melissa~]

Week 9 Completion Post
Spot 81
Alt: fave author


Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews
#1 in series The Iron Covenant
(also works as fave author for me)

Finished 11/1418
Rating 5 stars

Review: Holy Shit ~ this book was awesome. I was sucked in from the very first chapter. Even though it's a book about evil Hugh D'Ambray. I'm thinking there will never be a book that writing duo Ilona and Gordon put out that I won't love. Ilona and Gordon made me feel things for Hugh that I didn't think were possible. It was interesting seeing him in the eyes of the Iron Dogs and then in Elara's eyes. The narrator for this was fantastic. So glad I grabbed the audio. Is it bad to say how much I enjoyed hearing Hugh (Steve West) say Elara's name. I'm still team Kate but the writing and pacing for this book is really well done. The fight scene between Rafael and Hugh was interesting. I loved Elara and the fact that she always gave Hugh exactly what he deserved and didn't back down. Now I really need to read the next Kate book.

[* book:Iron and Magic|35126152]

[Sam]

LaurLa and Paula, you guys have about 8 hours to finish your books and get your reviews in.

We are doing an excellent job, ladies.

[LaurLa]

Sam wrote: "LaurLa and Paula, you guys have about 8 hours to finish your books and get your reviews in.

We are doing an excellent job, ladies."

It will be late but I will have it done!

[Paula]

Hello, I'm so sorry but I won't be able to finish my book this week, I've been trying to read non-stop today, but I won't finish it on time.

Can we use the freepass this time?

Again, I'm really sorry, it's been a tough week (my dad is in the hospital, so I've been helping my mom and all that, I'm sure he'll be ok though)

[LaurLa]

Week 9 - Completion Post
Roll/Spot: Roll 12 + 1; Spot 81


Task: Series 1, 8, standalone; Favorite Author
Book: Kindred in Death - J.D. Robb
How it fits: Favorite Author
Pages: 387
Date Read: 11.15
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I do love this series. The crimes can be hard to read/stomach and hard to imagine how Eve works through it time after time, but there is so much to balance all of that, that I keep coming back for more. This was an especially ugly crime and the solving of it was unexpected but I felt like Eve's character opened up, softened some maybe. That's not really the right word - she just seems to be getting less two-dimensional. I guess one would hope so after 29 books! Anyway, there was all of the usual humor and light-hearted-ness of Peabody/McNAbb and Eve's inability to 'get' social niceties. And as always, Roarke was the perfect hero! All those things keep me coming back for more!

[Sam]

Paula wrote: "Hello, I'm so sorry but I won't be able to finish my book this week, I've been trying to read non-stop today, but I won't finish it on time.

Can we use the freepass this time?

Again, I'm really ..."

Sorry, you are going through so much. Yes, we can use the free pass this time.

[Sam]

Team 2: Double the Pleasure ~ Double the Fun
Week 9: Spot 81
Series #: 1, 8, 81, standalone
Alternate: Favorite Author

Sam: - Witchin' USA- Amanda M. Lee- Moonstone Bay Cozy Mystery #1- REVIEW
LaurLa: Kindred in Death- J.D. Robb- Favorite Author- REVIEW
Steph Ann: Burn for Me- Ilona Andrews- Hidden Legacy #1- REVIEW
~Melissa~: Iron and Magic- Ilona Andrews- Iron Covenant #1- REVIEW
Ezi: Risking it All- Tessa Bailey- Crossing the Line #1- REVIEW
Shan ~A~: Hate Notes- Vi Keeland- Favorite author- REVIEW
Paula: FREE PASS

[Sam]

Team 2: Double the Pleasure ~ Double the Fun
Week 10
Rolled 5+6=11
Current Spot: 81
New Spot: 92
Series #: 2, 9, 92
Alternate: Cover: Black

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Did anyone on your team earn the no alternates bonus? Since you've rolled past 90 this week, now would be the time to claim it.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Paula wrote: "Hello, I'm so sorry but I won't be able to finish my book this week, I've been trying to read non-stop today, but I won't finish it on time.

Can we use the freepass this time?

Again, I'm really ..."
Paula
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. I pray he will heal and you guys will be okay.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Denise wrote: "Did anyone on your team earn the no alternates bonus? Since you've rolled past 90 this week, now would be the time to claim it."

I’ve never used the alternative choice! So we are good to claim the bonus

[LaurLa]

Ezinwanyi wrote: "Denise wrote: "Did anyone on your team earn the no alternates bonus? Since you've rolled past 90 this week, now would be the time to claim it."

I’ve never used the alternative choice! So we are go..."

If we claim it, are we using it this week? Or should we save it for next week? Just asking because I was getting ready to choose my book for this week.

[~Melissa~]

Paula wrote: "Hello, I'm so sorry but I won't be able to finish my book this week, I've been trying to read non-stop today, but I won't finish it on time.

Can we use the freepass this time?

Again, I'm really ..."

So sorry to hear about your Dad. I hope all goes well. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers :)

[Sam]

LaurLa wrote: "If we claim it, are we using it this week? Or should we save it for next week? Just asking because I was getting ready to choose my book for this week. ."

We can claim the no alternatives bonus but we aren't using it this week.

[LaurLa]

Week 10 - Selection Post
Roll/Spot: Roll 11; Spot 92


Task: Series 2, 9; Black cover
Book: Saving Grace - Norah Wilson
How it fits: #2 in Serve and Protect series
Pages: 227

[~Melissa~]

Week 10 Selection Post
Spot 92
Alt: Black Cover


Ice, Snow, & Mistletoe by Jocelynn Drake
156 pgs/GR

#2 of Ice and Snow Christmas series


[ book:Ice, Snow, & Mistletoe|36270385]

[Shan ~A~]

Selection Post ~ Week 10
New Spot: 92
Series #: 2, 9, 92
Book: Love the One You're With by Lauren Layne
# of pgs: 228
How it fits: #2 in Sex, Love, & Stiletto

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

SELECTION POST for Week 10, Spot 92

Book: A Kiss of Blood by Pamela Palmer
Pages: 337
Qualification: Vamp City #2

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

COMPLETION POST for Week 10, Spot 92

Book: A Kiss of Blood by Pamela Palmer
Pages: 337
Qualification: Vamp City #2
Read: 11/1
Rating & Review: ★★★
This second in the series ended in cliff hanger. I’m not sure I’ll read book 3. I see the authors attempt to redeem Arturo but he’s still a lying vampire. I do believe that he loves Quinn but I don’t like his manipulative ways. Also, the heroine is a sorcerer who no one knows anything about her powers, how to use them or even control them.

This story could have been more but I don’t trust the vampires and don’t believe they have enough good to compensate for their propensity to feed and abuse humans.

[Sam]

Spot: 92
Cover:
Book: A Gift of Thought- Sarah Wynde
Qualification: Tassamara #2
Date Finished: 11/17/18
Rating: 3 stars
Review: Dillon is a ghost. He is haunting his father when he discovers his mother, who left him when he was a child. He decides that he is going to get his parents back together and maybe then he can cross over. I enjoyed Dillon's interactions with his parents and the way he helped Rachel. He has a good heart. I look forward to seeing more of him in the future.