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Sorry ladies, it was our Thanksgiving.I will be reading
published 2008
Space 52 - 2nd book in series
ForbiddenRead: 13/10/14
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I really enjoyed Forbidden, it had a good balance of romance and suspense. Loved the relationship of Clay and Tate. I also loved Max, Tate's five year old son. He was sweet and funny. All in all a very good book. I'm looking forward to reading more in this series and from this author.
Space 52-Second in Series
Captive by Heather GrahamFinished: 10/13/14
Rating: ***
Review: Captive's Review
- 2008 or series #2space: 52
Roll: 13
Read: 10/14/14
Rate: 3 stars
Synopsis
Lucy has become a firm fixture in the household of Dr Dee, a real-life figure who was court magician to Queen Elizabeth 1. Lucy, in return for saving the queen's life, has been told that she is to work as a spy for Her Grace and that she is to remain with the Dee family and await further instruction ...And then Lucy hears unexplained cries in the Dee house, and finds a young girl imprisoned there. What is Dr Dee doing? Lucy means to find out.
Although a good historical fiction story, it was a little slow moving, and difficulty connecting with the characters.
We're all done...ready for Thursdays roll.
Roll 14 (16 October 2014)Rolled 5 now on Space 57
Options
☞ 5th book in a series
☞ 7th book in series
☞ Set in England
Roll 14 - Space 57(5th or 7th book in series, or alternate set in England)
- Danielle Review
- Sue - Review
- Nay Nay - Review
- Wanda - Review
Roll 14 Space 57
Alternate ENGLAND
Finished :10/17/2014
Rating:****
Review: I don't read this genre much but I really enjoyed this take on a loved fairytale.... And everyone enjoys a happy ever after ending once in a while.....
Miss Kate Daltry doesn't believe in fairy tales . . . or happily ever after.Forced by her stepmother to attend a ball, Kate meets a prince . . . and decides he's anything but charming. A clash of wits and wills ensues, but they both know their irresistible attraction will lead nowhere. For Gabriel is promised to another woman—a princess whose hand in marriage will fulfill his ruthless ambitions.
Gabriel likes his fiancée, which is a welcome turn of events, but he doesn't love her. Obviously, he should be wooing his bride-to-be, not the witty, impoverished beauty who refuses to fawn over him.
Godmothers and glass slippers notwithstanding, this is one fairy tale in which destiny conspires to destroy any chance that Kate and Gabriel might have a happily ever after.
Unless a prince throws away everything that makes him noble . . .
Unless a dowry of an unruly heart trumps a fortune . . .
Unless one kiss at the stroke of midnight changes everything.
Roll: 14
Space: 57
Alternate: England
Read: 10/17/14
Rate: 3 stars
Synopsis
It is 1497. The news of the survival of Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York, has set royal houses ablaze with intrigue and rocked the fledgling Tudor dynasty. With the support of Scotland's King James IV, Richard-known to most of England as Perkin Warbeck-has come to reclaim his rightful crown from Henry Tudor. Stepping finally onto English soil, Lady Catherine Gordon has no doubt that her husband will succeed in his quest.
But rather than assuming the throne, Catherine would soon be prisoner of King Henry VII, and her beloved husband would be stamped as an imposter. With Richard facing execution for treason, Catherine, alone in the glittering but deadly Tudor Court, must find the courage to spurn a cruel monarch, shape her own destiny, and win the admiration of a nation.
Pale Rose of England is generally well told story, but being a big historical fiction fan I prefer my books to have historical accuracy. This book lacked that.
Roll 14Space 57 - 7th book of a series
Read: 17/10/14
Rating; 4 stars
Shattered Bonds is the final book in the Wicked Play series. It starts with something major happening, so this book deals with the aftermath of that and the romance of Noah and Liv. I was sad to know this would be the last book as each book has gotten better and better. This one was excellent, great epilogue. I am looking forward to the spinoff series.
All reviews in and ready for tomorrow's roll.
Roll 15 (19 October 2014)Rolled 6 now on Space 63
Options
☞ 3rd book in a series
☞ 6th book in series
☞ Author S
Roll 15 - Space 63(3rd or 6th book in series, or alternate Author S)
- Danielle - Review
- Sue - Review
- Nay Nay - Review
- Wanda - Review
Roll 15 - Space 63 (3rd, 6th, Author S)
3rd book in series
Finished:10/20/2014
Rating:****
Review: I really liked this fast pace series and I was sorry to see it end...
Things are getting desperate for Maya and her friends. Hunted by the powerful St. Clouds and now a rival Cabal as well, they're quickly running out of places to hide. And with the whole world thinking they died in a helicopter crash, it's not like they can just go to the authorities for help.
All they have is the name and number of someone who might be able to give them a few answers. Answers to why they're so valuable, and why their supernatural powers are getting more and more out of control.
But Maya is unprepared for the truths that await her. And now, like it or not, she'll have to face down some demons from her past if she ever hopes to move on with her life. Because Maya can't keep running forever.
Space 63 - 6th book in a series
Read: 19/10/14
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review:
I loved this one. This book had a great hero and heroine, a fun and sexy story. Great friendships and town that is always there for you. This one had a sweet kid a crazy dog and a moody sister. All in all a great instalment in the Lucky Harbor series.
Roll: 15
Space: 63
Alternate: Author S
Read: 10/19/14
Rating: 4 stars
Synopsis
In late-eighteenth-century London, a young girl takes her first singing lessons with a mysterious castrato in exile. Her life is forever changed. Having learned everything he can teach her, Anna leaves behind all the security and familiarity of home and journeys to Naples and Venice to struggle and triumph in Italy’s greatest opera houses. Only sixteen, she finds herself in an intoxicating world of theaters, nobility, and vice, overwhelmed by her newfound freedom and fame. Her first bitter experience of love and heartbreak inevitably follows.
Within a few years, Anna is invited to sing in Vienna, the City of Music, by the emperor himself. There, in a teasing game of theft and play, Anna first meets Mozart, a young virtuoso pianist and striving, prodigiously talented composer. They are matched in intellect and talent, and an immediate and undeniable charge occurs between the two, despite both being married to others.
As her star rises in Vienna and her personal life deteriorates, Anna experiences an ultimate crisis. During this trying time, her only light is Mozart: his energy, his determination for her, and his art. She, in turn, becomes his hope and inspiration, and his joy, as he writes for her some of his most exquisite and enduring arias—music that will live on as his masterworks.
Vivid detail, romantic and passionate, historically beautiful.
Roll 15-Space 63Alternate: Author with S
by Lisa SeeFinished:-10/21/14
Rating:-*****
Review:- Review Link
Roll 16 (23 October 2014)Rolled 6 now on Space 69
Options
☞ 6th book in a series
☞ 9th book in series
☞ Cover Item One Person
Roll 16 - Space 69(6th or 9th book, or alternate cover item one person)
- Danielle - Review
- Sue - Review
- Nay Nay - Review
- Wanda - Review
Roll 16 - Space 69 (6th or 9th book, or alternate cover item one person)
9th book in series
When Day Breaks by Maya Banks
Roll 16-Space 69I do not presently have a # 6 or #9 in a series that I can read so I will go with the alternate- one person on bookcover
by Sylvia Bambola
Roll 16 - Space 69 (6th or 9th book, or alternate cover item one person)
6th book in series
Finished:10/24/2014
Rating:****
Review: I have been reading this series for awhile and love it....can't wait to read the next book...
What could Christophe, powerful Warrior of Poseidon, have in common with Fiona Campbell, the notorious jewel thief known as the Scarlet Ninja? Answer: The Siren, a legendary Crown Jewel that Fiona has targeted for her next heist. It's said to be worth millions, but to Christophe it's invaluable. For the Siren also happens to be one of the missing jewels from Poseidon's trident. But breaking into the Tower of London is a two-person job, and Christophe and Fiona must team up to commit the crime of the century.
ROLL: 16SPACE: 69
ALTERNATE: One Person
READ: 10/24/14
RATING: 5 stars
Lady of Milkweed Manor by Julie KlassenSynopsis
In this inspirational historical romance debut novel set in 19th-century England, a young pregnant woman is forced to make difficult choices. Twenty-year-old Charlotte Lamb is the daughter of a heartless English vicar, as we discover when she becomes pregnant and he throws her out of her childhood home. Vulnerable and unprotected, she is forced to a lodging place for unwed mothers. Soon, Lamb must make decisions involving true love and sacrifice, providing many powerful turning points throughout the story.
I loved it!!!
It was a well written story, with strong characters and wonderful detail to the roles of women in the 19th century. It was a beautiful book and made me happy to read it.
I haven't started mine yet...been catching up on Criminal Minds. Hoping to start later, but even if I don't until tomorrow, I'll finish it on time.
Roll 16-Space 69Alternate-One person on the cover
by Sylvia BambolaFinished: 10/24/14
Rating: ****
Review: Review of Rebekah's Treasure
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Roll 16 - Space 69 - 9th book in series
Read: 25/10/14
Rating: 3,5 stars
Review:
Not my favourite of this series. It was a bit repetitive. I still like this series and want stories of more of the characters. Here hoping the next will be a bit better.
A team has rolled past 75, so this is last roll and you don't have to complete book if you don't want too. We got close, but ultimately not close enough. Roll 17 (26 October 2014)
Rolled 5 now on Space 74
Options
☞ 7th book in a series
☞ 4th book in series
☞ A book from Did Not Finish shelf
Roll 17 - Space 74(7th or 4th book in series, or alternate DNF)
- Danielle - Review
- Sue - Review
- Nay Nay - Review
- Wanda - Review
I would like to finish.....ROLL: 17
SPACE: 74
ALTERNATE: Did Not Finish
The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian
Roll 17 - Space 74(7th or 4th book in series, or alternate DNF)
4th in seriesFinished:10/27/2014
Rating:****
Review:
This was such a good and funny series and the ending was soooo good....
Just as Jane Jameson’s unlife seems to be stabilizing, fate sinks its fangs firmly into her butt. Despite her near-phobia of all things marital, her no-frills nighttime nuptials to her sexy boyfriend Gabriel are coming along smoothly. But the road to wedded bliss gets bumpy when a teenage acquaintance is fatally wounded in front of Jane’s shop and she turns him to save his life. The Council pronounces Jane responsible for the newborn vamp until he can control his thirst.
Jane’s kitchen at River Oaks barely holds enough Faux Type O to satiate the cute teen’s appetite and maintain Gabriel’s jealous streak at a slow simmer. As if keeping her hyperactive childe from sucking the blood out of the entire neighborhood isn’t enough to deal with, the persnickety ghost of Jane’s newly deceased Grandma Ruthie has declared a war on the fanged residents of River Oaks. Suddenly,
choosing monogrammed cocktail napkins and a cake that she can’t eat seems downright relaxing in comparison.
Tensions inside the house are growing…and outside, a sinister force is aiming a stake straight for the center of Gabriel’s heart. Most brides just have to worry about choosing the right dress, but Jane fears that at this rate, she’ll never make it down the aisle for the wedding all nice girls dream of…
Roll 17 - Space 74 (7th or 4th book in series, or alternate DNF)
7th book in series
A Tempting Distraction
Roll 17Space 74 - 7th book in series
A Tempting DistractionRead: 27/10/14
Rating: 3.5 stars
Another fun, fast read in this series. I like both Garrett and Owen together. I did think the coalition was a bit hard on Owen. I liked when Andrews told them what Owen was about. So looking forward to Shane's book.
I finished
by Téa Obreht and realised it is on the DID NOT FINISH LIST.ROLL: 17
SPACE: 74
ALTERNATE: Did Not Finish
READ: 10/28/14
RATE: 3 stars
Synopsis
In a Balkan country mending from war, Natalia, a young doctor, is compelled to unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding her beloved grandfather’s recent death. Searching for clues, she turns to his worn copy of The Jungle Book and the stories he told her of his encounters over the years with “the deathless man.” But most extraordinary of all is the story her grandfather never told her—the legend of the tiger’s wife.
I originally was going to give this book a 2 star but has I thought about I changed it to 3 stars...I find the book lacked a story, and it jumped around a lot, with no reason or meaning.
The reason why I changed my rating was because the author really used her words beautifully, the writing flowed well, it was almost lyrical. I would not recommend this book to anyone, which is to bad because it could have been really good.
Well ladies it was fun! I read some really good books and added some to my forever growing TBR shelf.
Happy reading and Happy Holloween
Roll 17-Space 744th in a Series
The Seduction of the Crimson Rose by Lauren Willig
Finished: 10/29/14
Rating:****
Review: The Seduction of The Crimson Rose Review
I have enjoyed reading with all of you! Hope you continue to find those great reads!
I've certainty had fun with you ladies. We had a good round...until next time :)
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