R11: Team Double the Trouble (2)

[Tiffany]

Selection post:
Hearts in Harmony by Beth Wiseman
How it fits: Book 1 in series

[Allison Ann]

Completion Post
Week 4, Spot: 17

Book: Dropped Dead Stitch by Maggie Sefton
Finished: 9/21/19
Rating: 3 stars
How it fits: A Knitting Mystery #7
Review: I'm enjoying these books again after a brief foray where the MC became supremely annoying. She still thinks she is smarter than the police, but that's typical for cozies and at least she's not actively trying to block their work. The mystery was easily figured out, but the background was interesting and I like the side characters.

[Lindsay]

Selection Post
Roll 3, Spot 17 - Book #1 in a series
City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Completion Post
Roll 3, Spot 17 - Standalone
Book: Crashing the A-List by Summer Heacock

Finished: 19th Sept
How it fits: Standalone
Review:
Clara Montgomery is unemployed and currently living on her Little brothers sofa. Desperate for money she takes a job sorting through old storage units and finds information on a high profile actor. After a drunken night with her best friends she calls the actor in question and blackmails him accidentally. It was quite a funny book to begin with, but after a while it got slightly repetative and in places. They like each other, they hate each other, the like each other again. An easy quite enjoyable read.

[Steph Ann]

Completion Post
Week 4, Spot 17

by Jennifer Estep

How it fits: #1 in Crown of Shards series
Read: 9/22/19
Rating: 4.5 stars

Review

Aside from a slightly slow start, this book really swept me away. There was a slightly slow build up to the massacre so Estep could set up the world, introduce characters, etc. Once that was done, the book took off and never really slowed down. The last quarter of the book, especially, was very intense, and I spent the time with my heart pounding, reading as fast as I could to find out what would happen, but at the same time, not wanting the book to end. Needless to say, I will be picking up the next book ASAP.

[Adriana]

Completion Post
Week 4
Spot: 17

Book: Red Queen

How it fits: #1 in the red queen series
Finished: September 23, 2019
Rating: ★★★★

Review:

I had very high hopes for this book as I had heard really good things and the synopsis was very intriguing to me and I was really hoping for a 5 star read. I just couldn't find anything in this book that pushed it from the 4 stars I typically give to books I really enjoy to the 5 stars I give out sparingly. I did still enjoy the book and it was an interesting read and I will most likely read the second book in the series.

[Tiffany]

Completion post:
Book: Hearts in Harmony by Beth Wiseman
How it fits: 1st in An Amish Journey series
Finished: 09/23
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Lindsay]

Completion Post:

How it fits: #1 Cassidy Blake
Finished: September 24, 2019
Rating: ★★★

Review: This book was an interesting and adventurous easy read but I think books labeled as "Middle Grade" are just a bit too young for me. This book follows a girl who has a ghost as a best friend. Her parents are into writing books about ghost stories and they're starting a TV show which leads them to Scotland.

[Rosina]

Completion Post
Roll 3 Spot 17
How it fits: #1 in Fallen Angels series
Covet by J.R. Ward


Read September 26 2019
Rating 4.5 stars

Review; I really enjoyed this start to the Fallen Angels series. The first couple of chapters I was trying to figure out OK where are you going with this story. Then all of a sudden I was reading and couldnt put it down. Well done characters and story.
Briefly Jim was an ex military who was working construction and has an accident on the job, he meets some angels and is returned to earth to help people in the crossroads of life. Vin is an uber rich guy who has a hot- bitchy girlfriend Devina. Marie Therese is an exotic dancer. These three are the focus for Jim. There is witty, snarky, humor and great bunch of side angels that help Jim. Will definitely continue with the series.

[Lindsay]

Awesome! Good job everyone!

[Lindsay]

Week 5
Rolled 8
New spot: 25
-Read book 2 in a series
-Read book 5 in a series
-Read book 25 in a series
-Read a book published in 2015

Lindsay: I Was Here (Review)
Jade Aka. Mrs. Tosh: Highland Blood (Review)
Allison Ann: Angel Interrupted (Review)
Tiffany: Listening to Love (Review)
Adriana: Tales & Dreams (Review)
Rosina: Twice Tempted (Review)
Steph Ann: Lord of Misrule (Review)

Bonus Points: Available

[Adriana]

Selection Post
Tales & Dreams

How it fits: Book 2 in the Lost Time Academy Series

[Rosina]

Selection Post
Week 5

Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost

how it fits: #2 in Night Prince series

[Allison Ann]

Selection Post

Roll 4, Spot 25 - book published in 2015

Book: by Chaz McGee
How it fits: Dead Detective Series #2
Pages: 336

[Steph Ann]

Selection Post

Roll 4, Spot 25

Book: by Rachel Caine
How it fits: Book 5 of Morganville Vampires
Pages: 246

[Allison Ann]

Completion Post
Week 5, Spot: 25

Book: Angel Interrupted by Chaz McGee
Finished: 9/27/19
Rating: 4 stars
How it fits: Dead Detective Series #2
Review: Another great installment. The author takes a fairly done-to-death story of an abducted child and makes it fresh and interesting to read. The ghost is non-traditional and his interest in the living is fascinating. Very enjoyable read.

[Tiffany]

Selection post:
Listening to Love by Beth Wiseman
How it fits: book 2 of series

[Adriana]

Completion Post
Book Read:
Tales & Dreams

How it fits: Book 2 in the Lost Time Academy Series
Date finished: September 30, 2019
Rating: ★★
Review:
This was a 2.5 star book for me. I read the first book in the series and remembered enjoying it more but this one just didn't hit the spot for me. It was an easy read and I didn't mind it. I just didn't think the author spent enough time developing the characters or the plot. It felt as if the author just moved from one point to the next without going into details. Wasn't a bad book, but probably wouldn't recommend to a friend.

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Selection Post
by Melanie Karsak
How it fits: Book 2 in the Celtic Blood series

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Completion Post
Book Read: Highland Blood
by Melanie Karsak
How it fits: Book 2 in the Celtic Blood series
Date finished: 30th September
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I really enjoyed the first book in the series, the author definitely spins a great tale of highland magic. The description of the book being a mix between Outlander and Mist of Avalon is a great comparison, and this the second book in the series is no exception, i read it within a couple of hours. MC Gruoch lost her soul mate Banquo in the last book, joined by heart and soul she travels through the worlds looking for him. But she is meant for other things, and as usual lady look is not on her side and she discovers more heartbreak, lies and betrayal await her. This was quite a sad book actually, but I am hoping the next one shows what destiny has in store for her.

[Steph Ann]

Completion Post - Spot 25

by Rachel Caine

How it fits: Book 5 in Morganville Vampires
Date Read: 9/29/19
Rating: 4 stars

Review

Another strong entry in the series. It picks up right where the last one ended, so the pace starts high and never really lets up. It didn't feel like there were really any slow parts. I'm really starting to love Claire, and I'm very interested to see how she continues to develop, especially given the events at the end of the book. These just continue to be very entertaining, quick reads, and I'm looking forward to the next one!

[Rosina]

Completion Post
Week 5 - Spot 25

Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost

how it fits: #2 in Night Prince series
Date Read: Sept 30 2019
Rating: 3.5 stars

Review:
I had read the first in the series many years ago. It is a spin off series from the Night Huntress, which has my fave book couple Cat & Bones. This focus on Vlad Dracul and Leila. The story continues on from the first. Leila was hoping that Vlad was going to propose marriage but she was disappointed when he didn't and he wanted to do a vampire bonding ceremony. Leila left and returned to the circus and her mentor Marty. Someone was trying to kill her and the whole story was about trying to find the traitor from Vlad's circle. The reason I enjoy these books is the writing is witty and light. Its not a dark vampire story.

[Lindsay]

Selection Post: roll 4, spot 25
I Was Here
-Published in 2015

[Tiffany]

Completion post:
Listening to Love by Beth Wiseman
How it fits: #2 in An Amish Journey series

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Tiffany wrote: "Completion post:
Listening to Love by Beth Wiseman
How it fits: #2 in An Amish Journey series"

I'm assuming you intend to edit this with the required information? Because it definitely doesn't count as is. No pressure, just make sure you remember to do it before the deadline. :)

[Tiffany]

Tiffany wrote: "Completion post:
Listening to Love by Beth Wiseman
How it fits: #2 in An Amish Journey series"
Dates read: 9/27-9/29
Review: This is the sequel to Hearts in Harmony by Beth Wiseman. This book focuses on the friendship between Natalie and Lucas. Both of their families are concerned about how close the two of them are getting. The only way they can be more than friends is for either Lucas to leave his Amish community or for Natalie to become Amish. I really enjoy Beth’s books because of her sweet characters and the themes of love and forgiveness.

[Lindsay]

Completion Post
Week 5 - Spot 25

I Was Here by Gayle Forman

how it fits: published in 2015
Date Read: October 3, 2019
Rating: 3 stars

With mental health becoming more prevalent in our society, I found this story an important read. It follows the grieving process of people that were close to a girl who ended up taking her own life - to attending vigils that were held in her memory afterwards to traveling to her dorm room to pick up her stuff.

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Tiffany, you're still missing finishing date and rating.
C'mon guys, please try to comply with the requirements for the review posts... I'm not asking for a meticulously crafted piece of art, just a few basic pieces of information that take all of one minute to type up.

[Rosina]

hey everyone...trying to understand if we wont be rolling this week...I always try to piggyback on challenges....I

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Everyone's reviews are in, so you're good to go ahead and roll.

Lindsay, please keep an eye on everyone's completion posts to make sure they're complete. Tiffany's (in msg 126) is still missing the rating. (I'm not going to be nitpicky enough to keep you from rolling if someone's post is missing a minor element like the rating this once, but please do check.) Thank you!

[Rosina]

Thanks Denise for clarifying....I always get so excited for selection day....like s kid on Christmas morning...

[Rosina]

Week 6
Rolled 10
New spot: 35
-Read book 3 in a series
-Read book 5 in a series
-Read book 35 in a series
-Read a book - Author I

[Rosina]

I apologize for taking the lead and doing the roll this week but I waited as long as possible and didn't want us to miss another week.

[Adriana]

Rosina wrote: "I apologize for taking the lead and doing the roll this week but I waited as long as possible and didn't want us to miss another week."

Thanks Rosina!

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Thanks Rosina, I will get searching :)

[Allison Ann]

Thanks Rosina

Selection Post

Roll 6, Spot 35 - I Author

Book: by Katy Munger
How it fits: Dead Detective Series #3
Pages: 224

[Steph Ann]

Thanks, Rosina!

I'm working today, but I'll get my book picked by tonight! :)

[Lindsay]

Rosina wrote: "I apologize for taking the lead and doing the roll this week but I waited as long as possible and didn't want us to miss another week."

Thank you Rosina. I am so sorry yesterday got really crazy for me so I couldn't get on. If I don't roll by maybe about 2pm on Fridays someone else can definitely do it (for the future).

[Rosina]

Selection Posr
Roll 6 Spot 35
The Lost and the Chosen by Ivy Asher

How it firs - Author first name starts with I

[Rosina]

Lindsay wrote
Thank you Rosina. I am so sorry yesterday got..."

Good know to Lindsay. Im sure there are a couple of us that can help out if needed.

Have a good weekend.

[Rosina]

Allison Ann wrote: "Thanks Rosina

Selection Post

Roll 6, Spot 35 - I Author

Book: by Katy Munger
How it fits: Dead Detective Series #3
Pages: 224"

This looks good. Hope you enjoy. Is the series kind of scary? Looking for books to read during October that are scary.

[Allison Ann]

Rosina wrote: "Allison Ann wrote: "Thanks Rosina

Selection Post

Roll 6, Spot 35 - I Author

Book: by Katy Munger
How it fits: Dead Detective Series #3
Pages..."

Hey Rosina

I am enjoying this series quite a bit, but it isn't scary really. There's mild violence, but the ghost part is quite tame. But I'm glad I'm enjoying them, since the next book is the last of four and I'm reading them for the bonus point. :D

[Allison Ann]

If Fridays are busy for you Lindsay we could always just have the last person to post their book review roll - then you can do the official stuff when you have time.

[Adriana]

selection post
I will be reading which is book 3 in the Royal Trials series

[Steph Ann]

Selection Post - Spot 35

by Amanda Bouchet

Qualification: Book 3 of Kingmaker Chronicles
Pages: 418

[Rosina]

steph ann...I've been thinking of starting this series...is it good

[Tiffany]

Selection post:
Tides of Hope by Irene Hannon
Qualification: author’s name starts with I

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Selection Post - Spot 35
by Isabelle Broom
Qualification: Authors name starts with an I

[Adriana]

Completion Post
Book Read:
Heir

How it fits: Book 3 in the Royal Trials series
Date finished October 7, 2019
Rating: 4 stars

Review:
I loved this book! This is the third book in the series and I really enjoyed all 3 books. I read this book super quick as I couldn't put it down. The ending I found slightly confusing but for the most part found that it tied the series together nicely with a happy ending. And had just enough of a twist to keep it interesting!

[Allison Ann]

Completion Post
Week 6, Spot: 35

Book: Angel of Darkness by Katy Munger
Finished: 10/08/19
Rating: 3.5 stars
How it fits: Dead Detective Series #3
Review: A great story, but apparently with the name change also came a change in editors. And not for the better. I was distracted by the errors and that definitely affected my enjoyment of the series. But a great bad guy.