R10: Team #6 ~ 6 in the city

[Ezi]

Jenne wrote: "BTW, we are KILLING it!!!! :D"

do we need 2 in a row to win?

[Jenne]

No just a single line of bingo :)
I haven't looked at the spreadsheet this week. In curious where everyone is at.

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Thanks for doing such a great job as captain Jenne!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, 6 in the City!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'D'. 

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

Good Job!! :D

[Ezi]

Heather ~ Marceline wrote: "Thanks for doing such a great job as captain Jenne!"

I try to keep her on her toes :D

@jenne: It's going down this Sunday night in my house. cowboys versus giants versus The Walking Dead

[Jenne]

Lol! I hate the 7:00 game when TWD is on :(
I'll DVR it and start watching as soon as the game is over. I can't believe you live with a division rival fan lol! The hubby and I are seriously considering trying to score bowl tickets if they go all the way this year.

[Brooke]

We can use the series name too right?
ex. Children of the After for CH?

if so,

Shelf CH:

Shelf L:

both are on my kindle cloud so it might take a minute to read them :/

[Jenne]

Yeah the combos can be used in the title, author or series name. My CH book is in the series name this week too and it's super good :)

[Brooke]

Jenne wrote: "Good job and nice review Brooke, I need to read it soon! Turning in our D stamp. With Thanksgiving coming up, maybe we should all read our CH book first in the off chance DE is called next week? If..."

i hope DE is called! i have 3 books that start with DE!!!!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats on the stamp 6itC!

(I keep wanting to write itchies. LOL)

[Jenne]

Lol! Thanks :)

[Heather ~ Marceline]

I live with a diehard Cowboys fan (born and raised in TX) but living up in Seahawks country he has converted to root for them at times too, except when they're playing the Boys.

[Jenne]

Cowboys=America's team :)

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Jenne wrote: "Cowboys=America's team :)"

Yes, he reminds our Seahawks loving friends of this constantly :)

[Jenne]

CH Shelf:
Read: by Elizabeth Hunter
The Irin CHronicles
Finished: 11/22/14
Rating: ★★★★☆
Review:
Well this was a very interesting take on angels. Neat world building, neat characters, cool setting, the whole book worked. My only complaint is what the H.E. double hockey sticks kind of ending was that! I'm very glad book 2 is out because that left me wanting (obviously)! I've put off reading this book because a lot of times when I've enjoyed a series that's ended by an author I'm overly critical of a new one. Well let me tell you my friends that was silly and unwarranted. I may have actually preferred this to her Elemental books. I'll be reading book 2 very soon needless to say.

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Week 4 - CH Shelf




A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr borrowed from library
11/22/14
★★★★

I LOOOOVE a good Christmas novel and this one didn't disappoint. I haven't read this series before, but it wasn't too hard to pick up and fall into the world of Virgin River. Marcie's husband died on year prior to the start of the story, which was three years after being injured in battle while serving as a Marine in Iraq. She has decided to seek out Ian, the Marine that rescued her husband, but soon after leaving the Marine's disappeared from civilization. Ian felt like he had let Marcie's husband down, bringing him home only to live in a broken body and felt like a failure. After a month of searching, Marcie finds Ian living outside of Virgin River, in a one room cabin with no heat, electricity or indoor plumbing. Marcie is too stubborn to leave and not find the closure she needs from Ian. After realizing that Marcie is very sick with the flu, Ian was willing to put up with her presence in his hermit lifestyle. As the Christmas holiday approaches, the two work through some of the challenges they have faced over the last four years. It was a sweet book that was a bit of a tearjerker at times for me, but that isn't saying a lot. It was a great start to my Christmas reading season.

[Moondance]

Week 4: CH

Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich EvanoviCH
A gift from my sweet sister

Read: 11.20.14
Rating: 4 stars
Pages: 299
Review:

My name is Lizzy Tucker, and I used to think I was normal.

The second book in the Wicked series. Lizzy and Diesel are on the trail of another SALIGIA stone. The stones are the keys to the seven deadly sins and this time out it is the stone for lust.

The characters in this book crack me up. I often want to go on an adventure with them...other than things involving small spaces. Carl the monkey is one of my favorites! I am a little scared of monkeys but I think I could live with Carl. Wulf is back as Diesel's nemesis. His Renaissance costume wearing henchman, Hatchet is hysterical. Glo carries a broom with her that she thinks is enchanted and muddles her way through odd spells.

I never tire of Evanovich novels. There is always something that makes me laugh and brightens my day. I look forward to the next one.

[Moondance]

Week 4: L

Leopard Moon by Jeanette Battista Leopard
Kindle freebie

Read: 11.22.14
Rating: 3.5 stars
Pages: 204
Review:

Kess went from sleep to waking immediately, eyelids flying open and eyes already searching the room for danger.

Kestral "Kess" Saleh is a wereleopard on the run from her family. Her brother, Sek, has a twisted idea to preserve the clan that involves mating with her. Kess ends up in a small town in the North Carolina mountains where she begins to feel safe. Unknown to Kess, the town is home to a werewolf pack. The McNeils have a strong presence in the town and strive to keep order. Of course, Kess becomes involved with Cormac, the son of the local Alpha.

I enjoyed this book. The relationship between Kess and Cormac was slow and steady. It was not something that was rushed/ I appreciated that aspect. Cormac's cousins were a good balance to his more laid back personality. The inevitable showdown between Sek and Kess is well done. I look forward to reading more in the series.

[Jenne]

Good job ladies! I'm 20% into my L book. It's really good.

[Brooke]

I'm 25% done with my CH book, hopefully i can get to 50% or more tonight but we shall see :]

[Ezi]

Hey team,
In case anyone needs a free "L":
by Lara Adrian
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DY98LJG/?...

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Week 4 - L Shelf



How to Seduce a Vampire (Without Really Trying) by Kerrelyn Sparks, L ove at Stake series bought with gift card
11/23/14
★★★★

So, I have a few series that I read that I don't expect earth shattering greatness, just good entertaining fun. At book fifteen, this is one of those. After almost 800 years of living as a vampire, Zoltan is growing bored with his existence. Neona is living in Tibet as a warrior princess guarding a secret that Master Han is determined to find. As the good vamps learn of the long held secrets of these warrior women in order to help protect them from Master Han and his army of modified soldiers, Neona must decide if she wants to forget centuries of instilled distrust of men to place trust in Zoltan. This book is just a good fun read, something I know I can rely on when I pick it up.

[Brooke]

Week 4, Shelf CH

Finished: 11/25
Rating: 3 stars
Review:well. i knew this book was geared more towards little kids, and you can for sure tell as you read it. i was hoping for some awesome things to happen, and nothing did. this book had a lot of good lessons to teach little kids. it was just event less and boring to me. i'm gonna give it 3 stars because i wasn't the intended audience.

[Brooke]

i changed my L book.

Author: M. Lathan

Gonna start it now :]

[Ezi]

WEEK 4
Shelf #1: CH:
Book: Echoes at Dawn by Maya Banks (Echoes--part of the title) (Library audiobook)
Read: 11/24
Rating & Review: ★★★¾. this one was a continuation of book 4 where sisters Elizabeth and Grace were being hunted by Titan because of their psychic powers.
In this one, Rio (the first non-Kelly born MC) went to find Grace because the link between the sisters wasn't working and Grace was still in danger. From the moment. Rio and Grace met, their chemistry was undeniable. They just fit. I was amazed at Grace's strength and fortitude. I think i enjoyed her more than her sister.
This series keeps working up to something big, some kind of showdown with secret forces working within the government, but they have never really gotten there. I hope I am not disappointed when that moment arrives.

[Jenne]

CH:
✔Jenne The Irin CHronicles The Scribe
✔Heather ~Marceline A Virgin River CHristmas A Virgin River Christmas
✔Moondance ~ Cheryl Janet EvanoviCH Wicked Business
✔Brooke CHildren of the After #1 Awakening
✔Ezi ECHoes at Dawn Echoes at Dawn

[Jenne]

Good job team! CH stamp turned in and we're halfway to our L. We rock :D

[Jenne]

L Shelf:
Read: by Larissa Ione
Author's name & Scribd trial membership book
Finished: 11/25/14
Rating: ★★★★☆
Review:
4.5
Ok so I know I probably should duck for cover after this next comment...I thought this was better than Demonica. I absolutely loved it! A very interesting vamp world. It's unusual to see the humans on top vs the vamps. What really made this book for me though was Nicole. She was awesome! She finds out everything she's ever been taught to believe is wrong and instead of having a breakdown she rolls with the punches and comes out stronger because of it. While Riker was the perfect tortured hero it wasn't over done and it didn't prevent him from "opening his eyes" like so many tortured hero books don't do till the bitter end. I am now officially kicking myself for not reading this sooner and I'll be reading book 2 very very soon!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, 6 in the city!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'CH'. 

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

Good Job!! :D

[Jenne]

Thanks Steph!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Welcome! Congrats, 6NC!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats on the stamp 6itC!

[Jenne]

Thanks Sandra!

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Way to go team! Crossing my fingers that DE is called tomorrow :)

[Jenne]

A
G
This week

[Jenne]

For a I'll be reading by Cassie Alexander

G not sure yet

[Brooke]

oh boo, why not DE?!

I totally forgot today was wednesday so i'm just now seeing the shelfs, i gotta wait to get home to see which books i can read :]

[Jenne]

I did for a minute too lol. So busy with thanksgiving that I could scream!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating :)

[Moondance]

Finally home!! And I am off until Tuesday. YAY! I hope to catch up with some other challenges this weekend, too.

For A I think I will read A Touch of Midnight by Lara Adrian and for G I will go with Raising the Darkness by Chris Marie Green.

[Moondance]

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

[Jenne]

Happy Thanksgiving ladies!

[Ezi]

Just finished my L book. I am exhausted and will post tomorrow. I dont' know what book I will use for A&G

[Brooke]

Feliz Dia de Gracias Senoras :]
(happy day of thanks)

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Happy Thanksgiving ladies. We were traveling all day yesterday so sorry I didn't chck in. I will be reading Burn for Me for A but not sure on G yet. Hope all celebraters have a great day!

[Brooke]

Week 5, Shelf G

Gone Girl

Week 5, Shelf A

Author: Alexandra Bracken


I'm going though some bad personal stuff right now. haven't even touched a book since Sunday so forgive me, it'll take me a few days to catch up. i hope to have all 3 books done by next wednesday.

[Jenne]

Hope things get better Brooke! Sending good thoughts your way :)
Heather BFM was fantastic!

[Ezi]

Week 5,
Shelf #1 "G": Beauty from Pain by Georgia Cates (amazon freebie)

Shelf #2 "A": The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken (amazon freebie) or something else :D

[Ezi]

Brooke wrote: "I'm going though some bad personal stuff right now. haven't eve..."

I am sorry to hear that and hope it gets better for you.

[Brooke]

Jenne wrote: "Hope things get better Brooke! Sending good thoughts your way :)
Heather BFM was fantastic!"

Thank you :]