R10: Team #3 ~ Power of Free

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I've started for my LO book.

[Michelle]

Shelves are up!

WEEK3
Shelf #1: HA
Shelf #2: D

[Michelle]

My cats are really old, I think we surprised the vet a little. He could tell he was really old though and called him 'a proper gentleman'. I think animals are living longer now, my friends cats are both over 16 too. Good living? :)

I have been slightly harassed today but I am making good progress on my book. I'll pick my others just now and then get stuck in. Tomorrow is going to be another busy one with the kids. Happy reading everyone!!

[Michelle]

Shelf: HA (title, gift card purchase)

Shelf: D (Author name, kindle freebie)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Power of Free!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'ER'. 

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

Good Job!! :D

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Thanks Steph!

Shelves
HA by S.J. Harper Free on Amazon & AllRomanceEbooks

D seeing I didn't read it last week :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Just had a look at our bingo card. If we had all our stamps we'd have 3 three-in-a-rows. Wow!

[~Leslie~]

Sorry I'm late on my book. My DIL had to go back in the hospital for 24 hours for HBP after the baby was born. I sat and held the baby so she and my son could sleep.

I have started my N book and I will look and see what I have for this week and post it later.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Hope she's OK Leslie! And yay for holding Hannah Rose :)

[~Leslie~]

Week 2: LO
by Ilona Andrews
11/11/14 5★

Review: Awesome start to a new series by the writing duo. I loved the world they are creating - very unique, but it was the characters that completely drew me in. Nevada was an intriguing mix of tough and vulnerable (my favorite!) and Connor was amazing. In addition, the side characters were great as well. Can't wait to read the next one.

[~Leslie~]

Does The Dresden files work for D?

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Yep Leslie!

[~Leslie~]

Awesome!

Shelf: HA
Evernight
by Kristen CalliHAn
Amazon gift card

Shelf: D
Small Favor
The Dresden Files
Library book

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

We had a 42C day today (over 104F) and we kept getting micro power interruptions, 7 in all. Never happened before. Which meant I got sick of it and turned off the computer, which also meant I couldn't read my freebies :(

Hoping for a better day tomorrow.

Just had to start which I've got in paperback - no technology required. LOL

[Michelle]

Enjoy! I can't wait to read that one & Burn For Me arrived too... Grrr...Lol. I am about 76% into my LO read. Will finish it after a little after school shopping with the munchkins. We're going for supplies for a movie night. I had hoped to get more done today but life had other plans.

[Michelle]

Hoping you DIL is doing ok, Leslie. Give Hannah Rose an extra long hug from us too. I miss having a baby around the house :)

[Michelle]

Shelf: LO



LO found in title, free via bloghop win.

Finished: 14/11/14
Rated: 4 Stars

My Review: This book surprised me. I really wasn't sure what to expect, it took me a few books to get into the Guardians of Eternity series and I expected this to be the same, however I found I liked it more. It's darker than GOE and I love that. I'm expecting good things from the next one!

[~Leslie~]

Michelle, I was surprised by the book as well. I'm looking forward to the next one.

And Hannah Rose and Mom are doing well. Just spent the evening over there. Baby is now over 6lbs. and mom is feeling much better. Thanks!!

[~Leslie~]

Shelf: N

11/14/14 3★

Review:Not a bad entry into the series and we see more clearly what the Atlanteans are up to. I had a hard time getting into the main characters in this story but they definitely had their sweet momnets.

[~Leslie~]

Sandra - I just recently picked that one up with my amazon gift card money! Hopefully a shelf will be called soon and I can read it. Sorry about the power surges!!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I read some time ago and preordered the next one straight after. Hopefully not too long to wait now.

Loving pity I can't use it for bingo, but it is in a few other challenges.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Shelf: LO
Date: 16/11/14
Rating: 4★

This story is pure fantasy, with dragons, evil unicorns, griffons, orcs, ogres, chimeras, beautiful twins and magic.

Terra & Lanni go rock climbing, find a cave, come across a dragon, are taken to their capital city where Terra meets the Dragon King, Draven.

But the evil unicorn, Golix, saw a prophecy long ago about Draven meeting his Queen and has been working for centuries to change the outcome.

Typical fantasy plot of misdirection, deaths that aren't actual deaths, regicide plots and traitorous friends and pirates.

Now I have to keep reading to find out what happens as this ends on a cliffhanger.

[Dragana]

Shelf: LO (in series name: The King Trilogy)
Date: 10/11/14
Rating: 4 stars

I was intrigued with unanswered questions Mimi Jean Pamfiloff waves at us. What happened to Mia's brother? What kind of paranormal creature King is? What is real and what are Mia's hallucinations.
Book is full of action, intrigue and mystery.
Heroine has bad moments (drama and stupid decisions) but sometimes she said some smart stuff too.
Nice twist of the usual billionaire cliche.

In the end, King's is one of those books that either works for you or don't.

[Dragana]

I'm going to read Chandrea - The Return of the Avatar Queen for HA shelf. (free review copy from Xpresso Book Tours)

I'm still thinking about letter D...

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Shelf: HA
Date: 16/11/14
Rating: 3★


This shorty prequel, written after the 1st book in the series, relates how Zack & Emma (Monroe), both FBI agents, though Zack is a werewolf & Emma is a siren, met. Zack has no clue that Emma understands his situation or what she is.

Monroe is sent from San Diego to Charleston to assist Zack when they tackle a child abduction/murder case. The mystery was well done for a shorty and the sexual tension between them was obvious.

Looking forward to book 2

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

OK Updated to here. Please check the list to see if I've missed anything.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Shelf: D
Date: 17/11/14
Rating: 4★

Declan a cop, and also a werewolf wants Tori, a PI, as his mate. He isn't having much luck persuading her to go out even though he knows she wants him. He doesn't know she has a thing against dating cops.

Tori saves a girl who claims she was bitten by a vampire, which of course is just ridiculous. Investigating leads her to someone 'other' and she shakes off the odd feelings and shoots him and runs.

Declan isn't available cause he's out of town and she must face the 'vampire' only with the help of her gun and the strange voice in her head which tells her what to do to survive the coming attack.

There is quite a bit of sexy time, both m/f & m/f/m, in this short so if that isn't your thing, I'd move along. If it is, enjoy.

Really enjoyed this first in series story which I've had on my tbr for a long time. Don't know why I waited so long.

[~Leslie~]

Good morning! I've started both my books which is unusual for me. But I wasn't feeling the Dresden book so I moved on to Evernight. Loving that one right now!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Glad Evernight is at least coming up to expectations.

[~Leslie~]

I forget how much I love that series and the author's writing style. And I just wasn't in the mood for Harry. I'm sure it will be good.

[Dragana]

I understand your problem Leslie. And I'm glad to hear you found the book to suit your mood. :)

I'm switching my HA book from Chandrea - The Return of the Avatar Queen to Red and Her Wolf (author name: Marie Hall). Just could not get into 'Chandrea'. It had too much ya vibe for 23-year-old main character....

[~Leslie~]

I love fairytale retellings! I went and picked up all 3 of Marie Hall's Kingdom series books (they were free on Amazon). Awesome!!

[Dragana]

They are not classic retellings, but they do use some elements from fairy tales. I hope you will like them!

[Michelle]

I'm halfway through my N book, will likely finish it in the morning and get straight onto the next one. I struggled to get into this book but it's picked up now and I am hopeful the rest will be a quick read.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Updated you Dragana :)

Michelle, I know that feeling sometimes it just seems to take forever.

[Dragana]

I hope it stays interesting Michelle.

I'm having troubles myself. Nothings keeps my interest. :/ I've abandoned my HA book (for now) and started reading for D shelf: (free ebook from Edelweiss). I hope this one will keep my attention...

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Sorry I've been AWOL for a while team. I totally forgot to give a heads up. I was away for my brother's marriage. He is now happily married, and the function was simply awesome! Indian weddings are no simple matter, actually and this one was as traditional and grand as could be-which means non-stop work for the sister-me!!!

Anyway, with all of that, I couldn't even come to GR to look at the shelves this week. I've already started for the D shelf. This was a gift from a friend, and I've been having this ever since this book was released, and somehow haven't had the interest in reading it. I'm going to give this book a second chance now.

[[deleted user]]

I'm still searching my HA book, and I'm trying hard to find some freebie that I have and not go to the library to pick up something I want instead.

Also, I just noticed that my choices so far have been less from my already existing freebie pile and more from other acceptable sources for this round. Bad Me!!! Is this just me, or is anyone else doing the same thing?

[Michelle]

So glad you had an amazing time, Preethi! Congrats to your brother on his wedding, I hope they are very happy together :)

Choosing books hasn't been as easy as I thought to be honest and it has barely made a dent in my free pile. It would probably help if I didn't keep picking up more though.

[Michelle]

Shelf: N

Author name, Free via publisher



Read: 18/11/14
Rated: 3 Stars

My Review: Looking at this book it has everything I normally love in a romantic suspense. A strong alpha male with black ops/spy type background, a strong kick ass female, secrets, deception and a mystery to unravel. It just wasn't executed well.

I really don't know what I didn't like about this one, initially I struggled because the author kept changing between a characters real name and alias in a conversation and it was headache inducing. I'm hoping this was sorted before the book went to print. It did pick up but I wasn't really invested in the characters at all. I have the next one and I will read it, I'm hoping it's better than this one.

[Michelle]

My kindle's just charged and I'll be starting my HA book after dinner.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Hooray & congrats to Preethi's brother!!! I've seen some of those weddings on TV, amazing!!

Updating :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

***Stamp Dance***

Off to request our N shelf stamp, good work teamies!!

As to freebies vs library, there was some discussion of that on the discussion thread and other team threads.

All mine have been freebies, but my tbr has still grown, like always, so I don't think it really matters.

Preethi, if you're still looking for a HA book, the one I used is still free for both kindle & ebook and is the prequel so you won't be jumping in out of sequence.

[~Leslie~]

Preethi - I am having the same problem! My TBR has definitely grown, not shrunk.
And congratulations on your brother's wedding! I know how much work they can be even when they are fun.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Power of Free!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'N'. 

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

Good Job!! :D

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Thanks Steph!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Welcome! Congrats, PoF!

[~Leslie~]

Awesome job, teammates!!

[Dragana]

Yay for another stamp! :)

From the books I have read half were Kindle freebies and other half from other sources. But my pile have just grown in size. My biggest problem is that I am again downloading them in bigger quantities because I have this Bingo as excuse. :D
I just downloaded 6 free Kindle ebooks - Grimm Diaries prequels #1 Snow White Blood Red trough #6 Blood Apples...

[~Leslie~]

Yes, Dragana!! I had stopped downloading the freebies and now I've started up again. LOL!!

Lalalalalal, I can't read your post!!!