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R4: SSS Tricky Foxes (2) ***Winning Team***
Roll 9 Spot 41:Read: The Assignment
Finished 10/1/14
Rating: Three Stars
I don't know why I didn't love it, It had some of my favorite book triggers: Cops, GFY, FTL. It just seemed too formulaic and didn't read like something that could happen in RL. The love scene were good but the plot seemed to be too much the buddy cop fan fiction that has been around forever. I have read other book by the author and was expecting more than what I got. in the end I could get caught up in the story so I could suspend disbelief.
We are doing awesome! Way to Go, Foxes!
I rolled a 3. We are now on space 44.Options
4th in series
Red
space 44
by Laramee Douglas3 stars
oct-3-2014
This one was okay. Sort of the standard cozy mystery. I had some troubling getting into this one. Did like that the main character was a school librarian. I also like that she somewhat of a busybody. However I sometimes had a hard time connecting to the main character.
Hi team, I haven't forgotten this week. Just not reading as much as I thought. I should be done on time tonight though!
Space 44: alternate Red CoverRead: The Gladiator's Master
finished 10/4
rating 4 stars.
Now this is not your average historical thank god because average historical bore me. Set in Republiican Rome, this book deal with a new owner of a villa and the ludus, gladiator training facility, and the prime gladiator. this takes place a generation or so after Sparatacus and his rebellion. I love the juxtaposition of the gladiator, a Thracian slave, being the dominant over his Roman master. The roman Master is an idealist who also keep his body fit. they fall in love even though the Gladiator Killed the previous owner, uncle of Roman, of the villa/ludus (the roman didn't know that) and that the Roman Uncle had Destroyed the gladiator's village and the gladiator's lover. a strong enemy to lover hybrid. I loved it.
Roll 10~4th in seriesEven Vampires Get the Blues by Katie MacAlister
Finished~10/4/14
Rating~♥♥♥♥
Not my favorite in the Dark Ones series, but not bad. This book takes place in Scotland and one of the lead vampire characters does wear a kilt (in case that is something you are into). Our main character, Sam is a private investigator elf, who is put on the case of finding a lost statue and a book. When Paen, the Scottish kilt wearing vampire, falls for her you know that steam events will happen.
Roll 10 Spot 44
( Red ) ( r-f-Sept 3-4 )5 stars
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The book introduces you to 3 girls at this scary girls school called Penwich School For Virtuous Girls.The her Iof this book Fallon is a hoot.Dressing as a male after several awful jobs where it was a real chore to keep her vertue. I really loved it the story was engaging and fast paced.
Roll 10~Space 44Kme_17~A Death in Dulcinea by Laramee Douglas~POST~Red cover
Roger~The Gladiator's Master by Fae Sutherland~POST~Red cover
Jennifer~Even Vampires Get the Blues by Katie MacAlister~POST~4th in series
Joeera~Sins of a Wicked Duke by Sophie Jordan~POST~Red cover
Jamie~Divide Conquer by Abigail Roux~POST~4th in series
Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "Space 44: alternate Red CoverRead: The Gladiator's Master
finished 10/4
rating 4 stars.
Now this is not your average historical thank g..."
I agree Roger, I hesitated to read this book but I was so glad I did
Roll10, Space 44Book: Divide & Conquer, #4 in series
Read: 10/5/2014
Rating: 4.5 stars
This wasn't the crazy fun of the previous book but there was so much build of the relationsip between Ty and Zane that it was awesome. The mystery was intriguing enough but really the focus was how our two guys are coming to terms with each other and others as well. Of course not all can go perfectly so we have our cliffhanger ending. Fortunately this challenge will eventually get us to book 5s!
Sorry I'm late!I rolled a 6. We are now on space 50.
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Standalone
5th in series
Texas
Jennifer ♔Princess Penguin♔ wrote: "Sorry I'm late!I rolled a 6. We are now on space 50.
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Standalone
5th in series
Texas"
Nice roll!
Great roll going with Forever Broken by Evangeline Anderson A standalone
Roll 11 space 50
by Jacob M. Appel- standaloneoct -7-2014
3 stars
I really like this collection of short stories. I really like the author writing style. The first story was about a young girl that does a blood test in bio class that leaves her question about her family. The next story is about a father who reconnects with a women from his past, and his son's wish to connect with her daughter. The next one is a man who works in a grave yard, and his daughter. The following story is about a widow and what happens when she finds out a secret about her new romantic interest comes out. Then there is one about a pet rabbit who is sudden blind and the owner who desperately wants to help her rabbit. The following one is about a lady that worries when her handyman does not show up one day. Their is one about a trucker that is carry live cargo. The last one is about rabbi that helps a couple burry their son.
Roll 11~Standalone
by Sarah Addison AllenFinished~10/7/14
Rating~♥♥♥♥
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It was delightful and heartwarming and I loved the touch of magic. I enjoyed the characters and even though parts of the book were a bit predictable, it's such a nice story that it didn't bother me. I couldn't wait to read on, every chance I was free. I liked that the love parts of the story were not in your face and sappy. The characters developed through the book nicely and the ending, I thought, was perfect. I definitely plan to read more books by this author.
Roll 11~Space 50Kme_17~Scouting for the Reaper by Jacob M Appel~POST~Standalone
Jennifer~The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen~POST~Standalone
Jamie~Barging In by Josephine Myles~POST~Standalone
Joeera~Say You Love Me by Johanna Lindsey~POST~5th in series
Roger~Forever Broken by Evangeline Anderson~POST~Standalone
Roll 11, Space 50Book: Barging in 372 pgs / GR
Read: 10/7/14
Rating: 4.5 stars
This is a really well written book that shows the growth of a relationship between Dan, the self described slutty travel writer and Robin, the moody, rebellious boat dweller from a "posh background". These guys have a lot of baggage to get over but find they enjoy each other's company so much that they're willing to make changes for each other. Really enjoyed this!
reading my book now should post it tomorrow!
Roll 11 Spot 50
#5 in the series ( r-f-Oct 7-8 )5 stars
Review
I loved this book in fact i love this whole series.
Kelsey ( the herione ) is a highborn lady. In order to save her family she actions herself off at a brothel. When Derek ( the hero ) saw this enemy bidding for Kelsey he out bid his enemy to save Kelsey from harm. Now not only does he have a mistress which he didn't want but,there is a big scandal as well.
Roll 11 Spot 50:Forever Broken byEvangeline Anderson
rating 4.5 stars
Review:
I love this book it wasn't strictly a vampire book which is one of the reason I read it for another challenge. but the life bond/blood bond is a staple, I like in this book. what happens when a Werewolf Alpha and A born Vampire Fall in love. Chaos and misunderstandings. I wasn't fond of the homophobia rampant in this book and the sheer hatred. All throughout this book I thought this was a gay paranormal Romeo and Juliet type tragedy/romance. that little stuff was just enough to drop it to a less than 5 star book and this was much better than the other story I read by her this month.
going to be reading
5th in series
Roll 12, Spot 53Pony
published in 2013 Read 10/10
rating 4 stars
Review:
I liked this book a lot set in NYC it is in a series that regards the lives of men who belong to the BDSM Club called Guards of Folsom. this Concern a Dom, Grant Maxwell, better known as Max and his new sub Aiden a fairly fresh from the farm young man from Indiana. This book is concurrent with the second book in the series and we see it from a different perspective in this. I will say I have heard the term Pony Boys/Girls and never understood what it meant. I have to say it is not for me. but that aside the book was very enjoyable.
Roll 12~Fun
by Vi KeelandFinished~10/11/14
Rating~♥♥♥♥
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were strong and developed nicely. They were flawed and damaged, working hard to keep themselves going, and found redemption in each other, in ways that were unexpected. Sometimes situations and backgrounds of characters are over the top and not relatable. But this story connected and made you feel for them, along with them throughout the story. I definitely recommend this book.
Roll 12~Space 53Roger~Pony by S.J.D. Peterson~POST~3rd in series
Jennifer~Worth the Fight by Vi Keeland~POST~Fun
Kme_17~Imminent Danger by Dee J. Adams~POST~5th in series
Jamie~Bulletproof by Mary Calmes~POST~5th in series
Joeera~Eventide by Elle Jasper~POST~3rd in series
Roll 12 space 53
by Dee J. Adams 5th in the seriesfive stars
oct-11-2014
I LOVED this one. This book is so good. This is the fifth book in the series but I definitely find it easy to jump in this world. I found the romance very sweet. I loved that the hero is not all alpha male with the heroine, and is very sweet with her as she deals with her past. I also love some of the side characters here. I will definitely read more of this series. Recommended for those who love romance books.
Almost done with my book and will post review soon
Roll 12, Space 53Book: Bulletproof, #5 in series
Read: 10/11/14
4 stars
Typically a book or series ends with the HEA. We got that at the end of Book #4 of this series. So now we get to have a look at some of the difficulties of a relationship, particularly one with an undercover cop. Jory is here, married to Sam, but he has to be on his own with Sam away undercover. He's at loose ends but still completely loyal to Sam. Jory at loose ends is a recipe for trouble so of course that's where he finds himself... Thoroughly enjoyable, we get a nice travelogue of a trip to Hawaii and Jory continues to work his magic with friends old and new. While completely improbable in real life, it's fun to live in Sam and Jory's world for a little while!
Roll 12 Space 53
#3 in the ( Dark Inc Chronicles ) ( r-f-Oct 9-10 )5 stars
Review
Not only did i love this book but i love this whole series. I tried reading this book slowly but, i found myself devoring it i couldn't put it down. In this instalement we are introduced to more of everything ( Vampires,Werewolves,and immortals beings ). I knew that Evertide had to pick up from where Everdark left off. I also knew that the adventure has to draw some sort of closure and it did but it has marked the beginning of something totally unexteped and new.
I rolled a 6. We are now on space 59.Options
5th in series
9th in series
2013
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going to read The Courtship Of Julian St. Albans by Amy Crook: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Nice roll!I will read book 5 of Psycop or Cut & Run, just not sure which
Roll 13~2013
by Sarah CastilleFinished~10/14/14
Rating~♥♥♥♥
While this book had good moments, there were many where I chuckled at the corniness. But in defense of the writer, I guess we all say some corny things in the beginning of a relationship. Overall I enjoyed the story.
Roll 13~Space 59Jennifer~Against the Ropes by Sarah Castille~POST~2013
Kme_17~Glamour by Melody Carlson~POST~5th in series
Roger~The Courtship of Julian St. Albans by Amy Crook~POST~2013
Joeera~Archangel's Legion by Nalini SinghPOST~2013
Jamie~Armed & Dangerous Abigail Roux~POST~5th in series
Roll 13~5th in series
by Melody Carlsonoct-15-2014
2 stars
This one was okay. I think it would be better if I read the ones in series previously. I liked most of the characters. However it was just an okay story line. Not a bad book but maybe not for me at this time.
Roll 13, spot 59 -- 2013The Courtship of Julian St. Albans by Amy Crook
Oct 15 2014
Rating 4 stars
Review:
This is Sherlock Holmes in a magical high Society setting with magic. I feel for Alex Benedict, black sheep of his family and a magical consulting detective when his latest case bring him back to his high society beginings. He then to solve the murder agree to court the affianced of the murder victim Julian St. Albans. and because of this societies rules Julian is forced to host a courtship from society finest men to be his "master" and julkian to be a consort. Alex is one of the courters and we get to see both magic and his detecting skills. I was so happy when ALex was the winner of the bachelor style elimanation of suitors.
Roll 13 Spot 59 
-2013 ( r-f-Oct 15-16 )5 stars
Review
Nalini sing returns with another chapter in the Guild Hunter series with Elena and Raphael. The reason i fell in love with this series is because of this couple ( Elena and Raphael ) i was thrilled
that we got to know some more about the seven. This book was amazing and this series is always so intense they cause me to lose sleep. Through out this story i couldn't get enough of Elena and Raphael and Illium
Roll 13, spot 59Book:
#5 in seriesRead: 10/15/14
Review: 4 stars.
I am glad I re-read read Warrior's Cross before this so I had a good feel for Julian and Cam who come along with Ty and Zane on their latest adventure. This was basically a road trip with confusion over who is good and who is bad. The best parts were Julian and Ty circling each other and figuring each other out. Enjoyable!
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I loved this book. The story is about Reggie who is the Mallory's neice and Nicholas.
Reggie the herione was really likeable she new what she wanted and didn't stop until she got it.
Nicholas the hero was the typical tourtued soul. He didn't think he was at all loveable. Even though he loved Reggie. He though she would come to hate him. The story revolved aroundd his discorvey that that isn"t true