R5: SSS One Step at a Time (1) ***winning team***

[Sue]

Week 4: Roll 1: 2
Current Space: 22
Read a book that is 2nd

Finished:12/1/2014
Rating:****
I'm not sure why it took me so long to read the next book in this series,but I know I will be reading the next one soon...I was left with so many unanswered questions and wanting more.....
Houston, Texas-Cowboy boots, baseball and journeys to the stars . . . right? Wrong. Because Houston is also home to Jabril Karim, one of the eight powerful Vampire Lords who control all of North America. And as Private Investigator Cynthia Leighton will soon discover, not all Vampire Lords are created equal. For Jabril is the face of evil in the new world, a vampire who values no life but his own, who enslaves those he desires, steals whatever he covets and destroys anyone who stands in his way. Running from L.A. and its seductive Vampire Lord, Raphael, Cyn sees the Houston job as a welcome refuge, a place to get away and heal her broken heart. But Texas will be no vacation. For in Jabril Karim, Cyn will confront a true enemy, one who will go to any lengths to satisfy his lusts, enrich his coffers and expand his power. Fighting for the lives of two young sisters, Cyn's journey will take her through the streets of Houston and back to L.A., where the human police are determined to bring Raphael down for the murder of one of their own. But the danger doesn't end there. For Jabril has set his sights on Cyn, and he will stop at nothing to have her.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Sue wrote: "Week 4: Roll 1: 2
Current Space: 22
Read a book that is 2nd

Finished:12/1/2014
Rating:****
I'm not sure why it took me so long to read the next book in this series,but I..."

great job Sue

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Week 4, Roll 1
Space 22

Book: Changeless (Book #2, Parasol Protectorate)
Read: 12/2
Rating & Review: ★★★★.
Alexia Tarraboti is now Lady Maccon, living with her husband Akeldama and they are still themselves. Witty banter but definitely in love.
In this installment, something is affecting preternatural creatures to where they were losing the supernatural abilities. Never fear because Alexia is on the job, of course she has to first convince the community that she isn't the cause of the problem first.

The great thing about this series is that it isn't your typical cliche pnr story. The heroine is strong, witty, clever and a real partner to her werewolf husband. I like how they have a subtle competition in solving mysteries. They are a fun couple and I hope everything get put back to rights in book 3 because that ending was sad.

[Amanda A]

Space 22
(2nd in series)
Finished:12/2/14
Rating: ★★★★
Rachel Morgan is a witch working as an independent investigator and living in a church with a vampire and pixie. She accepts a case to help find a serial killer that is killing ley line witches in the city. The culprit is not who she thought it was which turns into a good mystery and she also learns some secrets along the way. This book was an entertaining read with quirky characters and better than the first book for me. I love Jenks and his kids, they are hilarious. The world of the Hollows is intriguing and I look forward to Rachel's next adventure.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Amanda A wrote: "Space 22
(2nd in series)
Finished:12/2/14
Rating: ★★★★
Rachel Morgan is a witch working as an independent investigator and living in a church with..."

I was so bored by this series. But I liked her roommate Ivy the vampire

[Amanda A]

Oh no! I was hoping it would get better from here. The first book was just ok to me. I put off reading the second book for a long time and liked it better than the first. I like Ivy too.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Amanda A wrote: "Oh no! I was hoping it would get better from here. The first book was just ok to me. I put off reading the second book for a long time and liked it better than the first. I like Ivy too."

I didn't like book 1 that much either so it's not you. i just don't care for witches

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Sue
I have meetings all day so if Im not around please roll

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Just checking in to let y'all know I haven't forgotten. ;) I'm at 80% with my book, review should be up in a couple of hours, so definitely before it's time to roll. :)

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Denise wrote: "Just checking in to let y'all know I haven't forgotten. ;) I'm at 80% with my book, review should be up in a couple of hours, so definitely before it's time to roll. :)"

Thanks Denise.
It's good to hear from you

[Sue]

I will set my alarm for 12:01 to vote in AM.....

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Sue wrote: "I will set my alarm for 12:01 to vote in AM....."

thanks LOL

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Current Spot: 22
Read:
The Janus Affair by Pip Ballantine (Ministry of Peculiar Occurences #2)
Finished: 03 December 2014
Rating: ****

What begins as a seemingly isolated if extremely strange occurence of a passenger disappearing in an inexplicable flash of lightning witnessed on a train journey turns out to be only one among numerous such occurences: Suffragists are vanishing without a trace, leaving behind stunned witnesses with electrical burns, and the cases are buried in the Archives with barely any attempt at investigation. Sure enough, archivist Wellington Books and his partner, disgraced former field agent Eliza Braun, begin their own investigation, leading them on a merry chase through suffragists' meetings and the London underworld to stumble on a dangerous and ambitious plot they will do their utmost to foil. Meanwhile, a former lover of Eliza's from New Zealand is in town, sparking some unexpected pangs of jealousy on Welly's part... A delightful steampunk romp, great fun with great characters in a fast-paced adventure that is a joy to read from start to finish.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

I've posted the reviews. Ready for Sue to roll at midnight

[Sue]

I roll a 6 so we are now on space 28..... I will read 2nd in series

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Week 5: Roll 1: 6
Current Space: 28
Read a book that is 2nd, 8th or 28th in a series
or in the alternative: Author "H"

Book Choices
☑ Amanda A: Bonds of Justice (Psy-Changeling, Book 8) Review
☑ Denise: Wounded (A Rylee Adamson Novel, Book 8) Review
☑ Ezi: Primal Bonds (Shifters Unbound, Book 2) Review
☑ Sue: Shadows (The Ashes Trilogy, Book 2) Review

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Great Roll Sue!

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

I am going with

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

I'll take a #8 and read .

[Amanda A]

I plan to read (8th in series)

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

This is me making up for taking so long to finish my book last time. ;)

Current Spot: 28
Read:
Wounded by Shannon Mayer (Rylee Adamson #8)
Finished: 04 December 2014
Rating: *****

Without a doubt the darkest and most intense book to date in an already dark and intense series. The final pieces in Orion's plan of conquest are almost in place, and Rylee and her allies must stand and fight against ever greater odds, facing death at every step. The war is far from done claiming the lives of those standing at Rylee's side, and one will pay the ultimate sacrifice as long foretold in prophecy... (view spoiler)[That Liam's death was coming has been foreshadowed extensively over the last few books, and he wasn't even one of my favourite characters... and yet it just crushed my heart completely when it finally happened. In fact, I'm still crying a little. (hide spoiler)] Impossible to put down, and without a doubt one of the best books in the series so far. Can't wait for the one to come out!

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Denise wrote: "This is me making up for taking so long to finish my book last time. ;)

Current Spot: 28
Read:
Wounded by Shannon Mayer (Rylee Adamso..."

lol, go Denise. Way to kick butt

[Sue]

Current Spot: 28
Read: 2nd in series

Finished: 05 December 2014
Rating: ***
I didn't find this book as gripping as Ashes (1st in series)The story became very predictable and boring... Not sure I will finish series...

The Apocalypse does not end. The Changed will grow in numbers. The Spared may not survive.

Even before the EMPs brought down the world, Alex was on the run from the demons of her past and the monster living in her head. After the world was gone, she believed Rule could be a sanctuary for her and those she’d come to love.
But she was wrong.

Now Alex is in the fight of her life against the adults, who would use her, the survivors, who don’t trust her, and the Changed, who would eat her alive.

Welcome to Shadows, the second book in the haunting apocalyptic Ashes Trilogy: where no one is safe and humans may be the worst of the monsters.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Good job Sue.
We are a spot ahead of everyone, so your great rolls have kept us in the lead :D

[Amanda A]

Spot 28

Finished: 12/6/14
Rating: ★★★★
The Psy-Changeling world that Nalini Singh has created in this series is very fascinating. I really liked the dynamic between Sophia and Max. They both came from dark pasts but they overcame it and made each other stronger. I also enjoy the appearances by other familiar faces from previous books, especially Lucas and Sasha in this book. I definitely plan to continue with the series.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Week 5, Roll 1
Space 28

Book: Primal Bonds (Book #2, Shifters Unbound)
Read: 12/5
Rating & Review: ★★★.
I wasn't thrilled by this book. It was written well, but it was just slow. I liked the Morrissey boys and I kind of liked Andrea though it took her a long time to accept Sean as he mate even though they both communicated Sean's claim on her in chapter 1 or 2.
I am not sure I will follow this series, I will read book 3 sometime in the future, but I wasn't intrigued enough by the story.

[Sue]

<---- setting my alarm for 12:01 so I can roll tonight !!!!

[Sue]

Rolled a 5 so we are now at 33.

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Hmmm... *browses December TBR* Looks like I'll go with .

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Week 5: Roll 2: 5
Space: 33
Read a book that is 3rd, 33rd in a series
or in the alternative: Title: starts with L --*A, An and The don't count on title

Book Choices
☑ Amanda A: A Lady by Midnight (Spindle Cove, Book 3) Review
☑ Denise: The Hour of Dust and Ashes (Charlie Madigan, Book 3) Review
☑ Ezi: Dirty Laundry (Cole McGinnis, Book 3) Review
☑ Sue: Lush (Title starts with L) Review

[Amanda A]

I plan to read (3rd in Spindle Cove series)

[Sue]

Week 5
Space 33
Title starts with L

Finish:12/7/2014
Rating****
I really like this fast pace book...It left a lot of question unanswered ,making you want more...
Bluebell has spent the last twelve years of her life at Training Tech, the government-run boarding school all children are required to attend. Now that she's seventeen she is fully prepared for Incorporation; a time when females and males are allowed to mingle again, for the first time since they were toddlers. It is also the day she must endure Citizen Branding - the mandatory searing of a mark into the flesh of the left wrist of all new Citizens. O for fertile, X for infertile. The fate of every Citizen, male or female, is determined by the results.

Bluebell knows that a Citizen’s duty is to live for the glory of Concord, just as she was taught. But the frantic dreams and hazy memories that haunt her make her different, and the questions she cannot deny threaten to turn her world upside down.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Good job Sue!

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Current Spot: 33
Read:
The Hour of Dust and Ashes by Kelly Gay (Charlie Madigan #3)
Finished: 08 December 2014
Rating: ****

I wasn't all that keen on book two when I read it last year, which is probably why it's taken me this long to pick up the next part. I'm very glad I did, though, as I enjoyed this one immensely. It's pretty much action from start to finish, as Charlie races against time on a dangerouns mission to Charbydon itself to find her sister, who is possessed by an ancient spirit with deadly plans. I also enjoyed the relationships between the characters much more here than in the last book where some of them just ticked me off all the time. With Hank's unexpected backstory explored he's actually starting to grow on me... Looking forward to the next part - it certainly promises to be interesting!

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

WEll done Denise. I couldn't get past book 2 of that series

[Amanda A]

Spot 33

Finished: 12/9/14
Rating: ★★★★
I enjoyed this installment of the Spindle Cove series. The hero, Thorne, is a tortured soul and feels unworthy of love but he and Kate are perfect for each other. I liked finding out about their mutual past. I also enjoyed the visits by the couples from the first two books in the series. It seemed like this book was not as funny as the previous books in this series, but it was still a good read. I like Tessa Dare's writing style so I will continue with this series and eventually read her other series as well.

[Sue]

Looks like we are just waiting on Ezi's review...lol
I will roll at midnight if she gets it in on time....

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Week 5, Roll 2
Space 33

Book: Dirty Laundry (Book #3, Cole McGinnis)
Read: 12/10
Rating & Review: ★★★★.
I still haven't warmed to Jae-Min, but I love Cole's sarcastic butt. I don't love crime-mystery books, but I love Cole's dysfunctional family. There is love in this book, there's emotional drama so there is enjoyable stuff.
I had a little bit of a hard time following all the names dropped in this "who is killing the fortune teller's clients" but Cole solved it all as well as worked out his issues with Jae and his new brother.

[Sue]

Ya wn.... rolled a 5 so we are now on spot 38.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Week 6: Roll 1: 5
Space: 38
Read a book that is 3rd, 8th, or 38rd in a series
or in the alternative: Published in 2014

Book Choices
☒Amanda A: Midnight Promises (Sweet Magnolia , Book 8)Review
☒Denise: Flight of Magpies (Charm of Magpies, Book 3)Review
☒ Ezi: Law Man (Dream Man, Book 3) Review
☒ Sue: Haunting Blackie (Cyborg Seduction, Book 8) Review

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Great roll Sue

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

You're really doing a great job with those rolls, Sue! :)

I'll take another #3 and read , which has been sitting on my shelf tempting me ever since it came out. :D

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Denise wrote: "You're really doing a great job with those rolls, Sue! :)

I'll take another #3 and read , which has been sitting on my shelf tempting me ever since it came ou..."

I haven't tried book 1, it's good huh?

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

I'm totally in love with it. :D Too bad #3 is the last book... but at least there's a couple more novellas coming out to ease my cravings.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Denise wrote: "I'm totally in love with it. :D Too bad #3 is the last book... but at least there's a couple more novellas coming out to ease my cravings."

Ok. I bought book 1, and will try to fit it in this month

[Sue]

I will read 8th in serie

[Sue]

Week 6: Roll 1: 5
Space: 38
8th in series
Finished:12/12/2014
Rating:****
I haven't read this series in so long...but I can't wait to see what happens to Dominica and Gene.
Eve’s mission is to rescue cyborgs from termination centers on Earth. In exchange, she and her sisters will go with them when they flee the planet. She is blindsided by the overwhelming attraction that draws her to one of them. He’s handsome, sexy, and she wants him, craves his touch as she has no other. She must send him to freedom but she makes him promise to wait for her.

Blackie cannot forget the courageous woman who saved him. He never learned whether she died during the rebellion or just changed her mind about leaving with him but he holds her within his lonely heart. He exists to serve the Cyborg Council and to protect the new world cyborgs have created. But that all changes when he discovers the woman who haunts his dreams is alive and the cyborg leaders left her behind to die. He’ll never lose her again and he’ll fight his own kind to avenge her and keep her by his side.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

as always, you are on your game Sue!
you are a super roller and reader :D

[Sue]

Thank you

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Current Spot: 38
Read:
Flight of Magpies by K.J. Charles (A Charm of Magpies #3)
Finished: 12 December 2014
Rating: *****

Do you know that feeling when a book comes out that you've been eagerly awaiting ever since you devoured the last one and want to delve into the very second you get your hands on it, but simultaneously try to quell the urge to read it immediately because it's the last in the series and once you've read it it'll be over? That's how it went with me and this book. I resisted its lure quite valiantly for... hm, a whole 6 weeks. And then I couldn't wait anymore.
I fell oh-so-deeply, irrevocably in love with his series somewhere in the first chapter of The Magpie Lord, and the feeling hasn't abated a bit. Murder, mayhem, magical shenanigans and relationship trouble - a.k.a the usual - await Stephen and Lucien in their latest adventure, which as always provides delightful entertainment filled with humour and action of all kinds - including of course some delicious, steamy-hot erotic interludes between two of my favourite characters to ever walk the page. The ending is just perfect - except for the part where it is, y'know, the ending. But I was promised novellas to take the edge off the withdrawal symptoms. Where are my novellas? Why aren't they out yet? Move faster, time, I need them now!