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message 251: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (last edited Jan 14, 2015 07:56AM) (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) Roll 15
Space 65
Purple cover/#5

Down and Dirty (Cole McGinnis, #5) by Rhys Ford


message 252: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (pokey36) | 1239 comments Roll: 15
Space: 65
Option: Book 5 in series

Damian's Discipline (Collars and Cuffs, #5) by K.C. Wells (Collars & Cuffs #5) by K.C. Wells


message 253: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (pokey36) | 1239 comments Roll: 15
Space: 65
Option: Book 5 in series
Read: 1/11/15
Rating: ★★★★

Damian's Discipline (Collars and Cuffs, #5) by K.C. Wells (Collars & Cuffs #5) by K.C. Wells

Really a 4.5 star read but it didn't make me weepy so I didn't push it up. I just loved how this one was so different than the others because instead of BDSM we got domestic discipline. I've not read many of those so it was a refreshing change. Same basic story line as the others in the series...dominant man finds boy in need of saving but I love them so I'm not complaining. Broken, damaged boys are my favorite! No major catastrophes in this one and the ending was a bunch of super fantasticness!!


message 254: by Jane (new)

Jane  | 976 comments Roll 15: 3 now on space 65 (1 space has been subtracted)

I will read alternate: Purple cover (has been approved)

Pretty in Black (Pretty in Black #1) by Rae Hachton Pretty in Black by Rae Hachton


message 255: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (last edited Jan 14, 2015 07:56AM) (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) Roll 15
Space 65
Purple cover / #5

Down and Dirty (Cole McGinnis, #5) by Rhys Ford

Read: 12/01/14
Rating: 4 stars

Review:
This was the story of Bobby and Ichi and I must say I loved them together. They totally complimented each other. It was also nice seeing the build relationship between Ichi and his brother, Cole.


message 256: by Jane (new)

Jane  | 976 comments Roll 15: 3 now on space 65 (1 space has been subtracted)

I have read alternate: Purple cover (has been approved)

Pretty in Black (Pretty in Black #1) by Rae Hachton Pretty in Black by Rae Hachton
Date Finished: 1/12-15
Rating: ★
Review:


I am not a fussy reader, I like most kinds of books. I give a lot of 3 and 4 stars but it is very seldom I give only 1 star. Unfortunately this book does not deserve more than that.
It is boring and full of stuff that is not explained. A Man comes up to Ellie, he throws a knife at her that she avoids. He continues to tell her she is the chosen one and she has to kill monsters. He throws her a bag of knives and she accepts!! Eh what!!
This was free and it was not worth it.


message 257: by Shannon (last edited Jan 12, 2015 04:21PM) (new)

Shannon (pokey36) | 1239 comments lmao, not worth that free price tag! Ha!! You can never get that time back Jane, they should pay you! :D


message 258: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 1602 comments Roll 15: Spot 65

Hunted (House of Night, #5) by P.C. Cast

Read:
Hunted by P.C. Cast
Date: 1/14/2015
Rating: ***
Review: I haven't been really impressed with this series from the start, even though I love P.C. Cast's other series. I keep reading these hoping they'll get better. At least she hasn't turned into Anita Blake yet.


message 259: by Jane (new)

Jane  | 976 comments Shannon wrote: "lmao, not worth that free price tag! Ha!! You can never get that time back Jane, they should pay you! :D"

I know they should :-)

I read a lot of free books and most are okay but unfortunately this was not, luckily it wasn't too long.


message 260: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) Roll 16

I rolled a 6, so now on space 71

Options
Book 7 in a series
Book 1 in a series
Standalone
Book set in Australia


message 261: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (last edited Jan 18, 2015 09:53AM) (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) Roll 16
Space 71

(Series: 7, 1, or standalone or alternate Australia)

The First Three Rules (My Brother's Keeper, #1) by Adrienne Wilder | #1 | Danielle's review

Bewitching You (Bewitching Women #1) by Viola Estrella | #1 | Jane's review

Love You Senseless (Men of London Book 1) by Susan Mac Nicol | #1 | Shannon's review

Simply Unforgettable (Simply Quartet #1) by Mary Balogh | #1 | Suzanne's review



message 262: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (last edited Jan 17, 2015 05:31AM) (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) Roll 16
Space 71

The First Three Rules (My Brother's Keeper, #1) by Adrienne Wilder


message 263: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (pokey36) | 1239 comments Roll: 16
Space: 71
Option: 1st in series

Love You Senseless (Men of London Book 1) by Susan Mac Nicol (Men of London #1)


message 264: by Jane (new)

Jane  | 976 comments Roll 16: rolled a 6 now on spot 71

I will read a series # 1

Bewitching You (Bewitching Women #1) by Viola Estrella Bewitching You by Viola Estrella (Bewitching Women # 1)


message 265: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 1602 comments ✼Danielle✼ wrote: "Roll 16

I rolled a 6, so now on space 71

Options
☞ Book 7 in a series
☞ Book 1 in a series
☞ Standalone
☞ Book set in Australia"


I'm going to read Simply Unforgettable (Simply Quartet #1) by Mary Balogh for Book 1 in a series


message 266: by Jane (new)

Jane  | 976 comments Roll 16: rolled a 6 now on spot 71


I have read a series # 1

Bewitching You (Bewitching Women #1) by Viola Estrella Bewitching You by Viola Estrella (Bewitching Women # 1)
Date Finished: 1/15-15
Rating: ★★★
Review:

This was quite fun with an interfering grandmother and a mother who hates men and a meddling ghost. Sofia has visions and usually she sees her dates married to other women but now she has had visions, explicit sexual visions, about her future husband. Problem is that she hasn't met him yet and when she does, he is engaged. A fun enough read that I might read more from this author.


message 267: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (pokey36) | 1239 comments Roll: 16
Space: 71
Option: 1st in series
Read: 1/16/15
Rating: ★★★

Love You Senseless (Men of London Book 1) by Susan Mac Nicol (Men of London #1)
Really 3.5 stars but I'm rounding down because I didn't really connect to the characters. Well maybe Eddie but Gideon was such an ass at first that I didn't warm up to him as much as I wanted to. I loved the psychic bit with Taylor and Leslie was just fun. I hope they get their own stories. I'll definitely continue with the series and hope for the best!


message 268: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) Roll 16
Space 71
#1

The First Three Rules (My Brother's Keeper, #1) by Adrienne Wilder

Read: 17/01/14
Rating: 3 stars

Review
I didn't know much about this book going in and while I thought it was ok, nothing was resolved or explanations given. I liked the characters, but in no rush to read book two.


message 269: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 1602 comments Roll 16: Space 71

Simply Unforgettable (Simply Quartet #1) by Mary Balogh

Read:
Simply Unforgettable by Mary Balogh
Date: 1/17/2015
Rating: ***
Review: I think I'm spoiled on Historical Romance novels. I wasn't really impressed with this one even though I know she's written a ton of them. I like Tessa Dare and Sarah MacLean a lot better. I'll probably continue to keep reading the series, but it wasn't one of my favorites.


message 270: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) Roll 17

I rolled a 4, so now on space 75

Options
Book 7 in a series
Book 5 in a series
Book title staring with letter S


message 271: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (last edited Jan 21, 2015 02:16PM) (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) Roll 17
Space 75

(Series: 7, 5, or alternate title S)

Show Me, Baby 1001 Dark Nights (Masters of the Shadowlands, #9) by Cherise Sinclair | title S | Danielle's review

Sapphire of the Fairies (Sword of Heavens, #1) by Richard S. Tuttle | title S | Jane's review

Safe in His Arms by Renae Kaye | title S | Shannon's review

The Sparrow (The Sparrow, #1) by Mary Doria Russell | title S | Suzanne's review



message 272: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (last edited Jan 21, 2015 05:36AM) (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) Roll 17
Space 75
Title S

Show Me, Baby 1001 Dark Nights (Masters of the Shadowlands, #9) by Cherise Sinclair


message 273: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (pokey36) | 1239 comments Roll: 17
Space: 75
Option: "S" Book

Safe in His Arms by Renae Kaye by Renae Kaye


message 274: by Jane (new)

Jane  | 976 comments Roll 17: rolled a 4 now on spot 75

I will read alterate: Title S

Sapphire of the Fairies (Sword of Heavens, #1) by Richard S. Tuttle Sapphire of the Fairies by Richard S. Tuttle


message 275: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 1602 comments I'm going to read The Sparrow (The Sparrow, #1) by Mary Doria Russell


message 276: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (pokey36) | 1239 comments Roll: 17
Space: 75
Option: "S" Book
Read: 1/19/15
Rating: ★★★★

Safe in His Arms by Renae Kaye by Renae Kaye
Okay, I'm going to admit to a bit of confusion with some of the phrases in this book. What in the hell is a caravan park? How does one live in a van...like a "raper" van (as we call them)? And what kind of material or whatever would need to be zipped and stuff? Those things I didn't get. The love story? I totally got that! What a great relationship these guys had. No they didn't communicate all that well but they just fit so perfectly together. Casey's Gma sure went off the deep end about them for a bit which I didn't get. Here I was thinking Lon must be really old. 33 isn't old! The whole thing just made me happy. Another winner from RK!!


message 277: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 2457 comments Suzanne wrote: "I'm going to read The Sparrow (The Sparrow, #1) by Mary Doria Russell"

Fantastic book!


message 278: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (last edited Jan 21, 2015 05:41AM) (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) Roll 17
Space 75
Title S

Show Me, Baby 1001 Dark Nights (Masters of the Shadowlands, #9) by Cherise Sinclair

Read: 20/01/15
Rating: 3.5 stars

Review:
Wish this story was longer. I liked Jake and Rainie together. I love this group of characters that Sinclair has created with her Shadowlanders. Some fun moments in this one. I want Mistress Anne's book.


message 279: by Jane (new)

Jane  | 976 comments Roll 17: rolled a 4 now on spot 75

I have read alternate: Title S

Sapphire of the Fairies (Sword of Heavens, #1) by Richard S. Tuttle Sapphire of the Fairies by Richard S. Tuttle
Date Finished: 1/21-15
Rating: ★★★
Review:


The start of the book was very slow. The blurb had me expecting something completely different and not the slow character building of four of the main characters. It wasn't bad, I just didn't expect it. After a while the adventure picks up and at the end of the story things are revealed about several of the characters.


message 280: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 1602 comments Roll 17: spot 75: Title S

The Sparrow (The Sparrow, #1) by Mary Doria Russell

Read:
The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell
Rating: *****
Date: 1/21/2015
Review: AWESOME BOOK! This is hands down one of the best Science Fiction books I've read in a long time. It's right up there with Enders Game, loved it!


message 281: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) Roll 18

I rolled a 6, so now on space 81

Options
Book 8 in a series
Book 1 in a series
Standalone
Book from shelf The Best


message 282: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (last edited Jan 25, 2015 03:27AM) (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) Roll 18
Space 81

(Series: 8, 1, or standalone or alternate shelf The Best)

Dead Witch Walking (The Hollows, #1) by Kim Harrison | #1 | Danielle's review

Bayou Moon (The Edge, #2) by Ilona Andrews | The Best shelf | Jane's review

Take A Gamble by N. Wood | standalone | Shannon's review

Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville #1) by Carrie Vaughn | #1 | Suzanne's review



message 283: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (last edited Jan 25, 2015 03:28AM) (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) Roll 18
Space 81

Dead Witch Walking (The Hollows, #1) by Kim Harrison


message 284: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (pokey36) | 1239 comments Roll: 18
Space: 81
Option: Standalone

Take A Gamble by N. Wood by N. Wood


message 285: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (pokey36) | 1239 comments Roll: 18
Space: 81
Option: Standalone
Finished: 1/22/15
Rating: ★★★★

Take A Gamble by N. Wood by N. Wood
More 3.5 but rounded up due to pure sweetness. It was a bit insta-love and commitment but still a good read. The mystery of what's wrong with Caleb was driving me nutso in the beginning but I like that the author brought a difficult medical condition into the story. And I absolutely adored how Isaac treated Caleb. Sweetest guy ever. Nothing terribly deep, no angst, just a little sex. Quick read.


message 286: by Jane (new)

Jane  | 976 comments Roll 18: rolled a 6 now on spot 81

I will read alternate The Best

Bayou Moon (The Edge, #2) by Ilona Andrews Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews The Best pg. 134


message 287: by Jane (last edited Jan 24, 2015 11:52AM) (new)

Jane  | 976 comments Roll 18: rolled a 6 now on spot 81


I have read alternate The Best

Bayou Moon (The Edge, #2) by Ilona Andrews Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews The Best pg. 134
Date Finished: 1/24-15
Rating: ★★★★
Review:


This was a great second book in this series. When I read the first book I didn't realise that each book would be about different characters but that is okay. William we met in the first book and both he and Cerise are very likeable strong characters. I also liked the young people Gaston and Lark.


message 288: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) Roll -8
Space 81
#1

Dead Witch Walking (The Hollows, #1) by Kim Harrison

Read: 24/01/15
Rating: 4 stars

Review:
I have really loved this series. So going back and reading it from the start again was nice. Jenks, so fun. Interesting to read the beginning relationships Ivy, Trent etc.


message 289: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 1602 comments Roll 18: Spot 81

Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville #1) by Carrie Vaughn

Read:
Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
Date: 1/24/2015
Rating: *****
Review: I really enjoyed this book! I was looking for another shifter series to get into now that I'm all caught up with Patricia Briggs. I liked the radio talk show parts of it. Definately will read more!


message 290: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) Roll 19

I rolled a 2, so now on space 83

Options
Book 8 in a series
Book 3 in a series
Book with cover item smoke


message 291: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (last edited Jan 28, 2015 12:57PM) (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) Roll 19
Space 83

(Series: 8, 3, or alternate smoke)

King of Sword and Sky (Tairen Soul, #3) by C.L. Wilson | #3 | Danielle's review

Nerilka's Story (Pern, #8) by Anne McCaffrey | #8 | Jane's review

Ironhearted (Hope Cove, #3) by Cate Ashwood | #3 | Shannon's review

Inkdeath (Inkworld, #3) by Cornelia Funke | #3 | Suzanne's review



message 292: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) Roll 19
Space 83

Possibly King of Sword and Sky (Tairen Soul, #3) by C.L. Wilson #3


message 293: by Shannon (last edited Jan 25, 2015 04:29PM) (new)

Shannon (pokey36) | 1239 comments Roll: 19
Space: 83
Option: 3rd in Series

And Manny Makes Seven (Mannies Incorporated, #3) by Sean Michael (Mannies Inc #3) by Sean Michael



message 294: by Jane (new)

Jane  | 976 comments I don't know this time. I will let you know when I have an idea of what I am reading.


message 295: by Shannon (last edited Jan 25, 2015 04:30PM) (new)

Shannon (pokey36) | 1239 comments Wait, I've changed my mind! lol

Roll: 19
Space: 83
Option: 3rd in Series

Ironhearted (Hope Cove, #3) by Cate Ashwood (Hope Cove #3) by Cate Ashwood


message 296: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) Shannon wrote: "Wait, I've changed my mind! lol"

No worries!


message 297: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) Jane wrote: "I don't know this time. I will let you know when I have an idea of what I am reading."

I'm usually like that


message 298: by Jane (new)

Jane  | 976 comments Roll 19: rolled a 2 now on spot 83


I will read a #8
Nerilka's Story (Pern, #8) by Anne McCaffrey Nerilka's Story by Anne McCaffrey (Pern (Publication Order) #8)


message 299: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 1602 comments I'll be reading Inkdeath (Inkworld, #3) by Cornelia Funke and have it finished by tomorrow!


message 300: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (pokey36) | 1239 comments Roll: 19
Space: 83
Option: 3rd in Series
Read: 1/27/15
Rating: ★★★

Ironhearted (Hope Cove, #3) by Cate Ashwood (Hope Cove #3) by Cate Ashwood
I've been anxiously awaiting Haydn's book because he's one of my favorite people in this series. That said, I didn't actually enjoy his story as much as I thought I would. I didn't understand his intense need to stay single or his anxiety about relationships. No, he didn't have the best examples growing up but nothing traumatic happened to him. It felt a little like trumped up angst to make the book feel deeper. I know it sounds like I didn't like it but I actually did enjoy the book quite a bit, I just had high expectations.


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