R4: SSS Hooked on Books (5)

[✿~Danielle~✿]

3rd Roll (7th September 14)

Rolled 6 so now on Space 15

Options
☞ Read 1st book in a series
☞ Read 5th book in a series
☞ Read 15th book in a series
☞ Read a standalone book
☞ A book that is set in Italy

[Sue]

We are all posted....Thank you for rolling Danielle :)

[NayNay]

Good Morning ladies...

Nice roll Danielle

Roll 3 Space 15

I am reading A BOOK SET IN ITALY

The Second Duchess by Elizabeth Loupas

[✿~Danielle~✿]

3rd roll - Space 15
(1st, 5th, 15th, standalone, set in Italy)

I'm going with 1st book of series

- The Best Kind of Trouble by Lauren Dane

[Sue]

3nd Roll Space 9 Spot 15
Standalone,1,5,15 in series or alternate A book set in Italy
Sue- Review
Danielle- Review
Nay Nay- Review
Arshiya- Review

[Sue]

Roll 3 Space 15

I am reading 1st in series
byAlyssa Day
Finished :9/7/2014
Rating:****
Review: I really like this book. I was hooked into the story after the first 1o minutes(Audio Book) .This is a fast pace story with all the things I love, romance , suspense and challenges....
Beautiful social worker Riley Dawson comes closer to understanding her intense connection to the ocean when she meets a handsome stranger on the shores of Virginia Beach. He's arrived, reborn from the fathoms below, to fulfill an ancient mission for the God Poseidon and--with Riley--experience the pleasures of human desire.

[NayNay]

Sue that sounds like a good read (not to mention a nice cover) I can't wait to see what you thought of it.

[Sue]

I am such a cover snob... I chose books to read by their cover....lol

[NayNay]

Sue wrote: "I am such a cover snob... I chose books to read by their cover....lol"

I'm like that most times too, but my favourite genre is historical fiction majority of the covers are female...UNFORTUNATELY!!

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Sue wrote: "I am such a cover snob... I chose books to read by their cover....lol"

Got to have a good cover

[btwthesepages]

I'm read a series #1 - by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

[NayNay]

Roll 3 Space 15
A BOOK SET IN ITALY

The Second Duchess by Elizabeth Loupas

Date Read: 09/08/14
Rating: 3 stars

Synopsis:

In a city-state known for magnificence, where love affairs and conspiracies play out amidst brilliant painters, poets and musicians, the powerful and ambitious Alfonso d'Este, duke of Ferrara, takes a new bride. Half of Europe is certain he murdered his first wife, Lucrezia, the luminous child of the Medici. But no one dares accuse him, and no one has proof-least of all his second duchess, the far less beautiful but delightfully clever Barbara of Austria.
At first determined to ignore the rumors about her new husband, Barbara embraces the pleasures of the Ferrarese court. Yet wherever she turns she hears whispers of the first duchess's wayward life and mysterious death. Barbara asks questions-a dangerous mistake for a duchess of Ferrara. Suddenly, to save her own life, Barbara has no choice but to risk the duke's terrifying displeasure and discover the truth of Lucrezia's death-or she will share her fate.

I found the plot engaging, I liked how Barbara went about finding the truth. What I liked most about this book was the detail to clothes, food and the 16th century customs. I have not read much on 16th Century Renaissance Italy, but this one did peak my interest, I will have to start researching more books like this one.

[Sue]

WTG Nay Nay !!! I will add review when I get home,I am at work right now....

[✿~Danielle~✿]

3rd roll
Space 15 - first book in series

- The Best Kind of Trouble by Lauren Dane
Finished: 9th September 2014
Rating: ★★★★½
Review:
Lauren Dane is an auto-buy author for me, it don't matter if it's paranormal, sci-fi, urban fantasy or contemporary like this book. I just love her books and this one is no different. It's fun and sexy. Has a wonderful family and friendships. I can't wait for more from the Hurley brothers.

[Sue]

WTG Danielle!!!!
Updated to here...

[btwthesepages]

Hi Sue. I'd like to change my book from to .
is a little long and I might not finish it by next roll.
But is a stand alone and comparatively a short read. I've already started it (Last night so I think it qualifies). I'll post my review tonight or early tomorrow morning before Danielle comes online to roll for us :)

[Sue]

Ok I will change the book cover , no problem....

[btwthesepages]

No not the bookcover. It's a different book. But I think you got that already. Sorry :P

[Sue]

I use a book cover on my review post.. I know you changed books:). See above post....

[btwthesepages]

Haha Okay. thanks. I'll post my review soon this time :)

[Sue]

Happy Wednesday !!!! Hope the book is coming along Arshiya.....

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Arshiya, I can roll in 15mins if you get your review in before then.

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Waiting for Arshiya's review, so can't roll at moment. I'll check back in bit.

[btwthesepages]

Just woke up. Typing review right now.

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Arshiya wrote: "Just woke up. Typing review right now."

Okay.

[btwthesepages]

Roll 3 Space 15
Stand-Alone:

by Kasie West
Read: Sept 10
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Caymen Meyers lives in an apartment above the porcelain doll store with her mother. Owning "Dolls and more" is what kept them afloat all these years. Caymen's rich father ran off before her mom could finish saying I'm pregnant and his parents paid her off to keep the whole thing a secret. They were teenagers then and Caymen's mom is dead set on that not happening to Caymen too. She hates the rich and sometimes Caymen agrees. Until she meets Xander- the cute and handsome grandson of a loyal customer. There's just one problem- he's over the top rich. Caymen doesn't want to repeat the mistakes her mom made and have her heart broken too. But Xander's rare smile is something she can't resist. What follows is a sweet and cute love story accompanied by Caymen's hilarious dry humor. Secrets are kept. Lies are told. Misunderstandings arise. Long buried secrets are found. And totally unexpected twists at the end leave you shocked.

Absolutely loved Caymen and her dry humor. More than that absolutely loved Sean, even though he only appears for the last two or so chapters :)

[✿~Danielle~✿]

All reviews in now, off to roll

[✿~Danielle~✿]

4th Roll (11 September 2014)

Rolled 3 so now on Space 18

Options
☞ Read 1st book in a series
☞ Read 8th book in a series
☞ Read 18th book in a series
☞ Read a standalone book
☞ A book that is on Book Boyfriends shelf

[✿~Danielle~✿]

4th roll - Space 18
(1st, 8th, 18th, standalone, book boyfriends shelf)

I'm going with alternate, Book Boyfriends shelf

- Lead by Kylie Scott

[btwthesepages]

I'm going with Book Boyfriends shelf too.

- The Selection by Kiera Cass

[NayNay]

Roll: 3
Space: 18
Series: 8

by Karen Harper

[Sue]

Roll: 3
Space: 18
Standalone for the 1


Finished:9/12/2014
Rating:***
Review: This is not a genre I normally read, but I did like this story...I have read this author in other genres(Jayne Ann Krentz,Jayne Castle )and I really like her fast pace style of writing.

From the moment the stranger burst into her antiquities shop in Rome, Lavinia Lake knew he was nothing but trouble. He said he was in pursuit of a killer. He swore he was only trying to save her. Yet Lavinia was convinced that Mr. Tobias March was bent instead on destroying her. When the self-described spy hustled her all the way back to England, Lavinia vowed she would find a way to repay him in full. She never dreamed that Mr. March had in fact been telling the truth, that he had been hired to track down a powerful villain. And just as his investigation was heating up, he found it complicated by the most ungovernable, exasperating�and slightly shady�woman he had ever met. Lavinia most certainly never dreamed they would meet again, forced into partnership under shocking circumstances�or that their fiery disputes would spark a sizzling desire as overwhelming as the danger they faced....(

[Sue]

4th Roll Space 15 Spot 18
Standalone,1,8,18in series or alternate Boyfriend Shelf
Sue- Review
Danielle- Review
Nay Nay- Review
Arshiya- my link text

[NayNay]

by Karen Harper

Roll: 3
Space: 18
Series: 8
Date Read: 09/12/14
Rating: 3 stars

Synopsis:

In 1566, Elizabeth Tudor faces tremendous opposition from Parliament for ruling England without the help of a husband. Instead, she turns to her Privy Plot Council for help, only to discover from her royal herbalist that a woman has drowned in a tub of starch. Soon another garment worker meets the same rigid fate. Elizabeth becomes unbending in her attempts to solve the murders, as well as iron out the problems of her kingdom. But with her list of suspects growing--and firm evidence pointing to those she trusts the most--Elizabeth must hang the murderer out to dry or risk losing her reign… or her life.

Being a great Tudor fan, I like just about anything written about the Tudor's. Karen Harper gave us a good mystery, her character's well developed. The only problem I had while reading this "whodunit" (making it a three star instead of four) is that...Does a Queen of time to play amateur sleuth?

[Sue]

WTG Nay Nay !!!!!

[btwthesepages]

Just found out that the book I selected doesn't count since I started it a day before the roll. Switching to Too good to be true by Kristen Higgins. It's a stand alone. Sorry can't add the link on my mobile right now.

[✿~Danielle~✿]

4th roll
Space 16 - book boyfriend shelf

Lead by Kylie Scott
Finished: 12th September 2014
Rating: ★★★★★
Review:
In the previous books Jimmy has not been seen in the best light. In this book we really got to know him. I was so rooting for his HEA with Lena. Lena was a terrific heroine. I love reading her. I loved how the relationship between them progressed slowly. They had friendship and banter, but moving into a couple was done well. So much chemistry. I adore this series so much, love the band members. Can't wait now for Ben's book.

[Sue]

Great Job Danielle !!!!! I love it when people get their reviews in early :)

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Thanks, I like to get them done as soon as possible.

[✿~Danielle~✿]

I wonder where we'll land on tomorrows roll?

[Sue]

Happy Saturday !!!!! Hope you are doing good on your book Arshiya. Look forward on coming on in morning to chose book since I finished mine just now....lol

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Arshiya, how's the book coming. Just under 10mins until roll time if your reviews in.

[btwthesepages]

Oh no. Oh no. Oh no. I was reading last night but was sooo tired that I fell asleep. *facepalm*
Can you wait for 2 hours Danielle? I'll be done by then. So so sorry. It's my first time doing this challenge and for some reason I just can't seem to get a hang of the dates.
*sigh* I'm always late aren't I? From this week on I'll read my the book fast. Like I'll start it the day we roll and finish it by the next. Promise

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Yeah, I'll roll when your done. The rolls do come quick, so it's best to read it as soon as possible.

[Sue]

Ummmmmm How are you coming on book Arshiya?

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Sue wrote: "Ummmmmm How are you coming on book Arshiya?"

I was just going to ask that as it been hours.

[✿~Danielle~✿]

I've finished my book ages ago and haven't started anything new yet as I'm waiting for this roll.

[Sue]

Ok since Arshiya won't answer and asked for 2 hours ,9 hours ago. I am calling for free pass for team 5.

Roll and I will post. Hopefully Arshiya will keep true to her promise and not be late again...

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Ok. Going to roll.

[✿~Danielle~✿]

5th Roll (14 September 2014)

Rolled 5 so now on Space 23

Options
☞ Read 2nd book in a series
☞ Read 3rd book in a series
☞ Read 23rd book in a series
☞ Yellow cover