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Roll 12: rolled 5 Now spot 54I have read:
Alternate option: title F
Forever Charmed by Rose PresseyDate Finished: 12/27-14
Rating: ★★★
Review:
This was okay but no more. Halloween is not a very good witch till she inherits a house from her aunt and finds a special spellbook and suddenly she is incredible. Two gorgeous men turn up, they both say the want to help her but neither of them is telling her everything. I will only continue this series if I can find the next book for free.
Roll 11Space 49
Author S
| Sierra DeanRead: 23/12/14
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review:
I'm sad this is the last book in the Secret McQueen series. Secret is a kickass heroine and I've enjoyed reading her adventures. I am pretty happy with the ways things went, all questions were answered. I'm the romance department I was very happy with her choice. I do believe there will be a spinoff with Gwen, Secret's sister
Roll 11: rolled 4. Now spot 49Alternate option: author S
I have read:
Unicorn Bait by S.A. HunterDate Finished: 12/24-14
Rating: ★★★
Review:
This started a bit slow but luckily it picked up and got quite interesting. Not everything is as it seems in this book and I especially liked the twist with the virgin even though it is not the first time it has been used.
Roll 12: Spot 54
Read: Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
Rating: ****
Date: 1/2/2015
Review: Very cute (almost) ending to the series! I liked Matthew and Daisy and their competitive relationship. Very nice story!
Roll 12Space 54
#4
Read: 28/12/14
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
This was a reread. I love this series so much. Ty and Zane are some of my favourite characters. I'm working my way through this series again, ready for the next book out in a couple months.
Roll 13I rolled a 4, so now on space 59
Options
☞ Book 5 in a series
☞ Book 9 in a series
☞ Book 59 in a series
☞ Book published in 2013
Roll 13Space 59
(Series: 5, 9, 59, or alternate pub'd 2013)
| #5 | Danielle's review
| pub'd 2013 | Jane's review
| pub'd 2013 | Shannon's review
| #5 | Suzanne's review
Roll 13Space 59
Series #5
Roll: 13Space: 59
Option: Published 2013
by Cate Ashwood
✼Danielle✼ wrote: "Roll 13Space 59
(Series: 5, 4, 59, or alternate pub'd 2013)...
Isn't it Series 5 - 9 - 59 or alternate ...?
You are correct, thanks. That's what you get when you copy & paste, don't notice the mistakes
Roll: 13Space: 59
Option: Published 2013
Date Read: 1/4/15
Rating: ★★★
by Cate AshwoodReview: This was working towards a sold 4-4.5 stars for me then bam!, Oliver screws it all up. I didn't understand it and saw no real reason for it. Mack was way too forgiving and things just went on as if it never happened. I'm not a big fan of the "no consequences" thing. However, I did really love it up until that point. It still ended up being a really sweet love story and a nice way to spend the day. I will continue with the series because we've now met the other two MCs and I have to know their stories. I'm just hoping they won't pull the same stupid crap!
Roll: 13Space: 59
Read: A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas - Book #5
Date: 1/5/2015
Rating: ***
Review: I wasn't as crazy about this one as I have been about the rest of the series. I liked it, but it wasn't my favorite. It felt kinda forced like "one last hurrah" and a short way to tie up all the characters and showcase their happily ever afters. It was ok, I liked it but it wasn't my favorite book in the series.
Roll 13Space 59
Series #5
Read: 05/01/15
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
I've been waiting for Billy and Eve's story and while it was okay, it wasn't great. It was pretty obvious who the bad guy was going to be. its been a while since I read the other and I don't remember Ash, I would be interested in his book. I will continue series, it's pretty easy reading.
Jane, how you're doing with your book?
I have had visitors that I haven't seen for nearly a year and I have had to changed book but I have managed to finish just this minute :-)
No worries, Jane. I don't know about you, but the break for Christmas, I keep forgetting to post now. Lost the routine of getting books done for SSS and SS.
I actually went in and checked for both of them yesterday to be sure to have the right day.
Roll 13: rolled 4. Now spot 59I have read alternative: published 2013
Blood Echo by Melissa Simonson (published 2013)Date Finished: 1/7-15
Rating: ★★★
Review:
This was very different from what I expected from the blurb. I expected a thriller with a slight paranormal aspect and a grief stricken girl, nothing too much out of the ordinary. This is full of weird twists and turns and I never guessed the ending till very close to the end and before that it had me guessing like mad about who could be the murderer.
Jane wrote: "I actually went in and checked for both of them yesterday to be sure to have the right day."For once I finished both my books early this time around, I was shocked!
Roll 14I rolled a 4, so now on space 63
Options
☞ Book 6 in a series
☞ Book 3 in a series
☞ Book 63 in a series
☞ Book by author starting with T
Roll 14Space 63
(Series: 6, 3, 63, or alternate author T)
| #6 | Danielle's review
| author T | Jane's review
| #3 | Shannon's review
| #6 | Suzanne's review
Roll 14Space 63
#6
Roll: 14Space: 63
Option: 3rd in Series
(More Than Friends #3) by Aria Grace
Roll: 14Space: 63
Option: 3rd in Series
Read: 1/8/15
Rating: ★★★
I was a little hesitant to read about Steve from the previous book seeing as he was such an asshat but it almost felt like I was reading about a completely different character. He talked about how awful he was but if I hadn't read the other book I wouldn't have believed it. And Joey. I think I loved him from the first moment he appeared. You just knew he was in a messed up relationship. The inst-everything in this book was a little too much and Joey wanting Steve so soon after being abused was just odd. However, it was a nice read. Nothing overly dramatic, deep or angsty but I enjoyed it.
Suzanne wrote: "Jane wrote: "I actually went in and checked for both of them yesterday to be sure to have the right day."For once I finished both my books early this time around, I was shocked!"
Yes and I am late everywhere. lol
roll 14, rolled a 4 and now on Spot 63Alternate 63. Author T
I will read alternate: author T
Shenanigans by T.B. BondBack to the book I intended to read last week, it also fits here and I need it for a few other challenges.
Roll 14: rolled 4. Now spot 63Alternate option: author T
I have read:
Shenanigans by T.B. BondDate Finished: 1/8-15
Rating: ★★★
Review:
This was okay but it is at the very low end of three stars. I like the family in this one. Father is human but very special and basically has 6 daughters with 6 different paranormal women. All the girls live with him and have male names. Edward the main character of this book is a succubus but she is young and does not kill people. But because of her, Jackson got turned into a werewolf. 4 years later they meet again and are drawn to each other.
The story didn't feel finished and I am sure that Edward and Jackson's story will continue in the next book though according to the blurb it is one of Edward's sisters and Jackson's room-mate that are going to be the main characters of that book.
Spot 63Read: Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones
Rating: *****
Finished: 1/8/2014
Review: I love this series and I believe it's starting to get a lot better. Along with the normal mysteries she must solve there is now a prophecy that goes into more detail! Love Love Love!
Danielle I have just noticed a problem.roll 12 got us to 54
roll 13 was a 4 and we ended up on 59
and of course now we had another 4 and are on 63.
What to do?
You think it can be an easy fix that next time we roll and just subtract one from the number?
Oops!!! How could I have done that lol although I do know...copy and paste. I copy the format, just change the numbers. I can see with roll 12, rolled 5, so I must of added the 5 to make 59, instead of 4 to make 58.
I'll tell Jenne, thanks Jane.
Roll 14Space 63
#6
Read: 09/01/15
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I'm enjoying this series and I like the characters. Love reading more Grandmother Yu. She really makes an impression. Looking forward to more
So whatever I roll tomorrow I will subtract 1 from it, to get us on right space.
Oh whew! Thought we were going to have to do a do-over! :D
I know lolWill make extra sure from now on
It's not like the rest of us can't add. I suppose I can pull out my calculator just to make sure. Hate to have Jane do all the heavy lifting alone. lol
✼Danielle✼ wrote: "So whatever I roll tomorrow I will subtract 1 from it, to get us on right space."I am glad it was an easy fix, and don't worry Danielle we will all help you adding the numbers. lol.
Roll 15I rolled a 3, so now on space 65 (1 space has been subtracted)
Options
☞ Book 6 in a series
☞ Book 5 in a series
☞ Book 65 in a series
☞ Book with a purple cover
Roll 15Space 65
(Series: 6, 5, 65, or alternate purple cover)
| #5 | Danielle's review
| purple cover | Jane's review
| #5 | Shannon's review
| #5 | Suzanne's review
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