PtP - Frisky Firsties

[Fran, Moderator]

new category posted tonight!

The last one worked out well for me, I really enjoyed my book choice. Hopefully this category will work out the same :)

[Mariana]

I really liked my book choice too.
What category are you looking forward to?

[Fran, Moderator]

I like the Friends to Lovers category, as well as the tatoo, single parent, scarred/injured hero.

I'm not thrilled with the crying category (I don't usually like my stories very sad), or love triangles (my least favorite trope). But hopefully if one of those is called I can find something I will enjoy :)

How about your favorites Mariana?

[Fran, Moderator]

I like the Friends to Lovers category, as well as the tatoo, single parent, scarred/injured hero.

I'm not thrilled with the crying category (I don't usually like my stories very sad), or love triangles (my least favorite trope). But hopefully if one of those is called I can find something I will enjoy :)

How about your favorites Mariana?

[Mariana]

I want a romantic-suspense book or friends to lovers or the one with law enforcement.
I'm not thrilled with the crying category or the royalty.

[[deleted user]]

that would really suck for me if the category for me is law enforcement. I just finished one. lol.. I could find another one with not much effort. lol

[Ms.soule]

All right Frisky Firsties!! All Week 1 books complete! :D

[Ms.soule]

I'm looking forward to books that start with "G", book on your TBR for more than 12 months, and the "No Head on Cover" options...although last round I had no luck at all with the category picks, so I sure don't have my hopes up.

[Ms.soule]

Week 2
Option 1:
14. Unrequited love - from the following lists:
Unrequited Love
Unrequited Love bookshelf (MM books included)
Long Term Unrequited Love
The Paranormal Unrequited Love List
Hero in love with the heroine before she is with him

Option 2:
Key date: 20 March 2014

[Ms.soule]

Week 2 - Unrequited Love
Again the Magicby Lisa Kleypas
391 pgs per goodreads
Qualifies per book is on page 5 of Unrequited Love shelf

[[deleted user]]

Week # 2-- Unrequited Love
Bookcover/link After the Night by Linda Howard
Page numbers 352
Qualifes https://www.goodreads.com/genres/unre...

[Fran, Moderator]

Week 2- Unrequited Love
Option 2
Roomies
Pages- 279
From Ty's bookshelf- 4 stars - read June 17, 2014
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Fran, Moderator]

Changing my choice for this round. Do I need to delete my previous post or just post my new choice and leave the old one?

Week 2- Unrequited Love
Option 1
The Bigger They Are
Pages- 101
How this book qualifies- found on page 10 of Unrequited Love Bookshelf- https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...

[Mariana]

Week # 2

Book: Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley
Page numbers: 412 per GR
How the book qualifies - page 2 of Unrequited Love bookshelf https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...

[Mariana]

Good choices, I loved After the Night Mary, hope you will like it too.

[[deleted user]]

so far I am really enjoying it..

[Ms.soule]

Fran wrote: "Changing my choice for this round. Do I need to delete my previous post or just post my new choice and leave the old one?

Week 2- Unrequited Love
Option 1
The Bigger They Are[bookc..."

Just posting a new post is fine! :-)

[Ms.soule]

Completion Post

Week 2
Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas

5 Stars

THIS WAS SO SO GOOD!!! It should totally fit for those you needing a "made-me-cry" option - the last few chapters had me in tears! I always like Lisa Kleypas, but this is her second book I've loved (Devil in Winter is the other). Aline & McKenna's strength in facing desperate circumstances is inspiring. I also loved Olivia and Gideon's story woven through the book - Olivia's refusal to accept alcoholism in a husband is perfect.

[Ty]

Week 2
Bookcover/link: - Olivia Parker
Page numbers: 371
How the book qualifies: found on Unrequired love bookshelf

[Mariana]

Week 2

Book:Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley
Rating: 2.5 stars
Review:
This was my first Kristen Ashley and I had a lot of problems with it.The plot was over the top. The heroine was immature, she behaved like a teenager not an adult. And the hero was an ass, he was possessive and arrogant and I just didn't liked him. But I read this book in 2 days, I was hooked so maybe I will continue with the series.

[Fran, Moderator]

Week 2

Book: The Bigger They Are
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review:
This was one kinky read, lol. I liked Wren and Charlie a lot. This was an angst-free story about a younger guy who has been acting out to get the attention of his older bodyguard, who has been secretly pining for his charge. They are both adult aged, so not creepy there. With the help of a few friends and one sexy club scene, these two figure out what they want.

[[deleted user]]

Week # 2
Bookcover/link After the Night by Linda Howard
Rating (1-5) 4 *
Review
Well, what can I say about this book I loved it.
This is the second book I have read by Linda Howard and she is fast becoming a favorite.
Gray Rouillard is a rich, spoiled brat. I hated him through the entire book. His attitude was self righteous and cocky from the started. He hates the Devlin family no matter who it was even a young girl only fourteen years old. He wants them destroyed. He ran the town and everyone in it.
Faith Devlin is poor white “trash”. She has had a rough life and it doesn't get any easier. She has been infatuated by Gray since she was very young and never got over it. I felt sorry for Faith she had no one to care about her. She was made to take care of her younger brother who had heart problems. With her family torn to the four corners Jodie, Scottie and Faith enter foster care program. Faith and Scottie get sent to a wonderful home and prosper. She graduates from college with a very good GPA.
I love Faith she has a lot of spunk. It took a lot of courage to walk in to the town that hated her. To look like her mother was even worse. Memories flooded back twelve years ago. But she has to know. Not just for her but for Guy's family. She just can't let sleeping dogs lie. Someone has to pay for what they did. Was it murder? Not sure but she will find out.
Faith starts to unravel the mystery behind Guy's disappearance and the plot thickens. She starts receiving threats and a dead cat. What actually happened.... Was Guy murdered? Did he run off with someone? Did he just decide to leave? Is the murderer afraid of getting caught? Is she getting close to him?
The relationship is stormy between Gray and Faith. The sexual tension is HOT!!

I will definitely read more of her books.

[Ty]

early Linda Howard is pure, classic gold

[[deleted user]]

both of them I have read sure have been. love em

[Ty]

I finished my book but it's too dang hard trying to type it up on my tablet. I will post when I get back home in a couple days!

[Ty]

Week #2
Bookcover/link: To Wed a Wicked Earl - Olivia Parker
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I love the twist - HE has loved HER for years. Usually, with unrequited love, you get girl loves boy, girl obsesses about boy, boy finally notices girl, ba da boom! Here, the girl and boy have known each other and interacted for years. It's only through the frequent meetings that the boy gradually develops his affection and regard. It was so very, very sweet.

[Ty]

Unfortunately, I will have to drop this challenge. Thanks everyone and y'all have fun.

[Ms.soule]

Ty wrote: "Unfortunately, I will have to drop this challenge. Thanks everyone and y'all have fun."

Oh, Ty! We'll miss you!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Ty wrote: "Unfortunately, I will have to drop this challenge. Thanks everyone and y'all have fun."

I'm sorry to hear you can't continue Ty...

[Fran, Moderator]

Ty,
I'm sorry you had to drop the team challenge. Your reviews always made me smile and added a fun touch to our group.

[[deleted user]]

I am sorry to hear this Ty. But good luck with what ever is going on.

Me it is going to be tough cuz I broke my glasses the other night. but I will be getting new ones hopefully Tuesday or Wednesday. It is funny watching me try to see the screen. lol

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Oh dear - that sounds hard Mary! Good luck!

[Ms.soule]

Week 3

Option 1:
2. Friends to lovers - from the following lists:
When friends Fall In Love
Friends to Lovers bookshelf
Best Gay Friends Become Lovers
Childhood Friends Bcome Gay Lovers
Childhood Friends Become Gay Lovers Part 2

Option 2:
Key date: 28 March 2014


*Please* ensure your selection and completion posts comply with msg 3 in the 'We're Off and Running' Thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

*Please* make sure you link to the list that you use - refer msg 4 above on how to insert a link into your posts.

[Mariana]

Week # 3

Book: Hot Head by Damon Suede
Page numbers: 320 per GR
How the book qualifies - #2 of Best Gay Friends Become Lovers
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...

[[deleted user]]

Week # 3
Bookcover/link The Boy Who Sneaks in My Bedroom Window by Kristy Mosley
Page numbers 242
How the book qualifies - When Friends Fall in Love #5 https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/6...

[Fran, Moderator]

Week 3
Bookcover/link: Jealous And Freakn'
Page numbers: 231
How the book qualifies: Page 41 of Friends to Lovers bookshelf- https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...

[Ms.soule]

Week 3
And Then He Kissed Her by Laura Lee Guhrke
375 pgs per goodreads
Qualifies per on page 29 of Friends-to-Lovers shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...

[Fran, Moderator]

Week 3

Book:Jealous And Freakn'
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This was very cute. I loved the banter between the MCs. Francine (my name!) is a sassy wolf shifter who finds herself in a difficult situation....2 shifters, a wolf (who she's been friends with forever) and a jaguar both want her attention. What's a fiery redheaded wolf shifter to do?

[Mariana]

Week 3

Book:Hot Head by Damon Suede
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I liked this book. It was funny and romantic especially the last part. I loved the friendship between these two guys but I didn't like the porn part of the story. Still was a very enjoyable read and I will definitely read more from this author.

[Ms.soule]

Week 3
And Then He Kissed Her by Laura Lee Guhrke

Rating: 5 stars

Review:
This was my first Laura Lee Guhrke novel, and I loved it! Emma's personal development from a strong, independent woman who's living by the dictates of people in her past to an even stronger, more passionate, but still smart woman living life on her own terms was beautiful and inspiring. Marlow & Emma's arguments were entertaining - especially the first one, where Emma shows her true self to him for the first time. I can't wait to read more from this author now!

[[deleted user]]

Week # 3
Bookcover/link The boy who sneaks in my window by Kristy Moseley
Rating (1-5) 4*
Review
Jake older brother to Amber. He is overprotective of her. He was psychically abused by his father.
Liam next door neighbor. Best friends with Jake. Adored Amber
Amber little sister to Jake. Physically and sexually abused by her father. She is a sweet, loving and caring teenager.

After years of abuse Amber has a overprotective brother and a sweet and loving boyfriend in Liam. Liam is best friends with Jake. Jake has a hard time with his sister being with Liam. He sees how good Liam is with her and finally gives his blessings. I loved watching how Liam could ease Amber out of her “freakout”. They are good together. I am not much on reading YA books but I did like this one. Will Amber be able to forgive her father? Will she ever learn to let people in? Will Jake ever forgive his father? Will Amber and Liam's relationship survive? Is there father still abusive? (view spoiler)[ The ending of the book was better to me because she gets her father to confess to his abuse. She records it on her phone and sends it to her family so they all have a copy. (hide spoiler)]I am not much of a reader of YA so this one had me. Not sure that I will read any others by Kristy Moseley but I might just depends on how I am feeling at the moment. All around I give it a 4 star but 3.5 might be better option.

[Fran, Moderator]

I'm excited to see what our next category will be!

Soon.....

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Great work team - you are all up to date :)

[Ms.soule]

Week 4

Option 1:
17. Book title that starts with 'A', 'An', 'The'.


Option 2:
Key date: 4 April 2014


*Please* ensure your selection and completion posts comply with msg 3 in the 'We're Off and Running' Thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Ms.soule]

Week 4
The Lion's Daughter by Loretta Chase
368 pgs per Goodreads
Book qualifies per starts with "The"

[Fran, Moderator]

Week 4

A Little Something Different
Pages- 272
Book qualifies per starts with "A"

[[deleted user]]

Week # 4
Bookcover/link The Billionaire Wins The Game by Melody Anne
Page numbers 307 GR pgs
How the book qualifies - starts with "The"

[Mariana]

Week # 4

Book: The Hook Up by Kristen Callihan
Page numbers: 335 per GR
How the book qualifies - starts with "The"

[[deleted user]]

Week #4
Bookcover/link The Billionaire Wins The Game by Melody Anne
Rating (1-5) 4*
Review
I did like this book, but it had all the markings of a Harlequin Romance to me. By the way, I love Harlequin books so that wasn't a problem for me.
Amy Harper grew up with a drug addict for a mother. She was in and out of relationships all the time. Amy's mom died when she was 14 and was sent to an awesome Foster home. She graduates from college. Amy has vowed to never need a man for anything. She doesn't trust anyone.
Lucas has just taken over the business (Anderson Cooperation) from his father who retired but is still active in the business. He distrust women. The women he has become involved with were only out for his money and the power he has.
(view spoiler)[Joseph is Lucas's father and has decided it is high time his sons get married and give him grandbabies. Joseph meets Amy at a College Career Fair and decides she is prefect for Lucas. So he hatches a plan.
Joseph hires Amy as Lucas's assistant. His current one is retiring. Their first meeting and Lucas isn't happy with the choice his father has made. But as time goes on he sees her value in business and his personal life. They are attracted to each other but try hard to hide it. When they touch even inoccently there is sparks? Will they learn to trust? Will they fall in love? Will they find out what Joseph has planned?
Lucas and Amy have a one night stand and guess what? I bet you know without me saying it. She is pregnant. She doesn't want to tell Lucas but is forced to admit it after he goes to her bathroom and finds the pregnancy test. Stupid she thinks why didn't I get rid of it? Now what? Is he going to want to get married? Is he going to take the baby from her? You guess they get married. Will it last? Will he cheat on her? Does she find out?
They have a beautiful baby girl and grandpa is thrilled now on for number two son, Alex. Watch out Alex!!! Joseph is on your tail next. (hide spoiler)]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hi Mary - not sure if there are spoilers but could you please hide all except the first two paragraphs of your review? Looks like it was a good book and I'm probably being paranoid, but we don't want any inadvertent leaks ;)

Thanks!