R10: Team #1 ~ Free Range Chicas

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

Nici wrote: " will be my ch read. It was loaned from a friend. Doesn't have the best reviews so we shall see."

No can do Nici.....it's below 100 pages. Choose another.

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

Week 5, Shelf #2: G (Nov 26- Dec 2)

The Geek Job by Eve Langlais
Rating: ★★★★
Read: 12/02/2014
# pages: 143
Review:
A female werewolf doing bodyguard duty for a geeky scientist and working for a vampire, what's not to like? The plot was simple but effective, not overly embellished but strong enough to support the smutty goodness with a great HEA.

[Nici]

opps! will do

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

New shelf!
From Steph:
WEEK6
Shelf #1: DE
Shelf #2: P

Remember, the 2-letter combo must be exactly as shown. Be sure to state where you found your letter(s) when choosing your books (author's name, title, or series name).

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

Well, team 6 has the winning shelf.

[Sherri]

Week 4, Shelf #1 - CH
Intrusion by CHarlotte Stein (Publisher Provided)



Rating: ★★★
Read: 11/30/2014
# pages: 100
Review: Intrusion is an extremely dark tale of two individuals, Beth and Noah, who have so damaged by past events in their life that they are emotionally broken.

I wasn’t sure based on the blurb if this was something I was going to like; but I was in the mood for a romantic suspense so I thought it would fit the bill. Never having read a Charlotte Stein novel the sexual tension and interactions are graphic, so Intrusion is more a psychological erotic for me.

Frankly, both Noah and Beth are odd characters and Stein’s writing style encouraged it. For these two damaged souls it was strange to see who their characters were and what they have become; together they are “whole” but separate still damaged.

Overall, I liked Intrusion but it is a very dark and sensual story. Very different from what I’m used to but a great exploration of how unique and personal the relationships between two individuals can be.

[Logan]

Valerie ~ Val Hall ~ wrote: "Well, team 6 has the winning shelf."

Boo! I don't want it to be over yet!

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

Logan (~Daeris the Shadow Elf Queen~) wrote: "Valerie ~ Val Hall ~ wrote: "Well, team 6 has the winning shelf."

Boo! I don't want it to be over yet!"

Well, they still have to RRR within the week to win the game. until they do the game is still on. Anyone wants to continue?

[Sherri]

Week 5, Shelf #1 - A: Perdition by Ann Aguirre (Gift)



Rating: ★★★★
Read: 12/02/14
# pages: 337

Review: I’m so happy that Ann Aguirre has returned to her SciFi roots! Perdition is up there with Sirantha Jax for me.

Perdition is dark; but it should be since the book is set in a floating prison city in space and Aguirre’s writing conveys that world to perfection. Dread is an amazing female character and I can’t wait to read more.

The criminal machinations that Dread is continually up against are truly frightening and let me in awe of her. The supporting characters add variety and further plotlines to the series that will be interesting to see develop. I also enjoyed how Aguirre incorporated some of the characters and events of her Sirantha Jax series; while providing a fresh and futuristic continuation of a series.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It was non-stop action from a slow start that has me looking forward to Havoc, the next installment. Well done.

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

Shelves currently in play

Judithe's Speedy Bingo R10 statistics

Free Space (no time limit)
Completed: 4/5
✓Logan:Mark of the Gladiator by Heidi Belleau (Roman gladiator fiction not first reading choice, amazon freebie), 11/30/2014 ★★★ review
✓Nici: Atlantis Unleashed by Alyssa Day (werewolf, ???), 11/29/2014 ★★★ review
✓Sherri:Bunny and the Bear by Eve Langais (shifter book, given at conference), 11/16/2014 ★★1/2 review
Suzanne: Shifting Shadows: Stories from the World of Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs (Gift)...rating
✓Valerie:Unbreakable by Kami Garcia (library loan, outside of comfort zone), 11/04/2014 ★★★ review


Week 3 , Shelf #1: HA (Nov 12- Nov 18)
Completed: 4/5
✓Logan:Ty Hard by L.E. Harner (amazon freebie), 11/18/2014 ★★★ review
Nici:
✓Sherri:Woo’d In Haste by Sabrina Darby (Provided by Publisher), 11/16/2014 ★★★ review
✓Suzanne:Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris (library loan), 11/18/2014 ★★★★★ review
✓Valerie:Raven's shadow by Patricia Briggs (library loan), 11/18/2014 ★★★★★ review


Week 4, Shelf #1: CH (Nov 19- Nov 25)
Completed: 1/5
Logan: Spell Bound by Rachel Hawkins (library loan)
Nici:
✓Sherri:Intrusion by Charlotte Stein (Provided by publisher), 11/30/2014 ★★★ review
Suzanne: White Night by Jim Butcher (library loan)
Valerie:The Witch With No Name by Kim Harrison (library loan)


Week 5, Shelf #2: G (Nov 26- Dec 2)
Completed: 3/5
Logan: Georgetown Academy: Book One by Jessica Koosed Etting (amazon freebie)
✓Nici: A Ghostly Ménage: Werewolf Paranormal by Eve Langlais (friend loan), 12/01/2014 ★★★★ review
Sherri:
✓Suzanne: Looking for Alaska by John Green (???), 12/01/2014 ★★★★★ review
✓Valerie: The Geek Job by Eve Langlais (ibook freebie), 12/02/2014 ★★★★ review


Week 6 , Shelf #1: DE (Dec 3- Dec 9)
Completed: 0/5
Logan:
Nici:
Sherri:
Suzanne:Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay (library loan)
Valerie:The Darkest Touch (Lords of the Underworld #11) by Gena Showalter (gift car)


Week 6 , Shelf #2: P (Dec 3- Dec 9)
Completed: 0/5
Logan:
Nici:
Sherri:
Suzanne: Perfect Pitch by Mindy Klasky (amazon freebie)
Valerie: The Stubborn Lord by Michelle M. Pillow (gift car)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Val, Sherri's posted her CH review :)

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

Sandra wrote: "Val, Sherri's posted her CH review :)"

Shit! Sorry, missed this one. Error corrected.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

;)

[Suzanne]

For the P Shelf I will read Perfect Pitch by Mindy Klasky

For the DE shelf I will read Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

At the moment, team 6 is one review away from requesting their stamp to win.

[Logan]

Thanks for the update. I just finished a book that would have worked for DE...if I hadn't started it Tuesday night. Curses! lol

[Sherri]

I figured I would wait until the weekend to pick the new week titles in the event Team 6 fell behind and knowing I wouldn't be able to read until the weekend anyway.

Looks like Team 6 will beat me though, but I'll check back. Boy, that went really quick.

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

Sherri wrote: "Looks like Team 6 will beat me though, but I'll check back. Boy, that went really quick."

That's Speed Bingo for you.

Still, we did an amazing job, got to discover new series, find hidden gem (some not) and made a spectacular recovery toward to end.

[Logan]

Team 6 requested their stamp for the win. I had fun playing with you all! I hope they do the freebie format again. That was great, I thought.

[Suzanne]

Thanks guys! Great game!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Free Range Chicas !
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'A'. 

[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]

Good Job!! :D

[Sherri]

Great game ladies! It was fun while it lasted. :-)