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Spot 71
by Thea HarrisonFinished:1/16/15
Rating:4 Stars
Review:Tess Graham is running from her past and seeking safe haven. The Vampyre Ball presents an opportunity to become an attendant. Xavier Del Torro takes an interest in Tess knowing that she's uncomfortable with vampyres in general. Xavier wants Tess to learn everything that he offers to teach her and will receive regular reports on her progress. Tess finds that she enjoys what she's learning. But is Tess able to offer more? Your answers await you in Night's Honor.
Spot 71 - #1 in a Series
by Elly GriffithsFinished: 1/17/15
Rating: ★★
Review:
Boring and predictable. It was hard to get into in the beginning but after about 50 pages, I started enjoying it. I was more interested in the relationship between Ruth and the detective than the actual mystery, which was truly lacking. In the end, neither the romance nor the plot actually materialized. Good thing it was short!
Don't ask me how i got my account back.
That's awesome news!
Joeera wrote: "Don't ask me how i got my account back."That's great news Joeera!!
Roll 16 Spot 71
#1 ( sweet evil series ) ( r-f-Jan 16-17 )5 stars
Review
Oh my god i loved this book. This book was very addictive and once i started reading it i couldn't put it down till the end. This was such a cool twist on the whole fallen angel theme, I can't say put into words how much i adored this book and it blew me away.
I have to work tonight, so I'm going to get everything set up and try to roll from my phone if I don't get done in time.
I rolled a 6, we are now on spot 77.Reading Options
~ Book 7 in a series
~ Book 77 in a series
~ A book with an author whose name starts with L (first, middle or last).
Spot 77
by Larissa IoneFinished:1/19/15
Rating:4 Stars
Review:Sin created a virus that is killing wargs. Now she's being asked to help create vaccine for the virus. Conall needs to stay away fom Sin but that's proving to be hard to do.
Spot 77 - 7th in a series
by J.T. EllisonFinished: 1/20/15
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
This was an interesting finale to this series. I am hoping there will be more books to come. The tone was different from past books in the series, with no serial killer plot. Taylor is recovering from her injury in a remote castle in Ireland owned by a Scotland Yard detective from a previous novel, whom Taylor has had a consistent crush on. I was a bit confused as to why this arrangement was OK with Taylor or approved by her fiancé but whatever.
Taylor is struggling with PTSD...or is it the pill she is taking for pain which she keeps mixing with alcohol...or is it a ghost...or is it the strange hypnosis she is receiving from a questionable MD? Probably all of the above. But I was racing through this book trying to find out what would happen. I do not feel that the "villain" was developed very well, which prevented me from giving 5 stars.
Congrats P! Y'all had me nervous for a minute.
Jenne wrote: "Congrats P! Y'all had me nervous for a minute."Holy crap. I've never been more happy to have lost a few years off my life after that game. The anxiety level here is off the charts. My throat hurts, my eyes hurt and I'm so freaking happy.
That was pure madness.....Both teams played like crap till the last 2 minutes lol.
We scored 15 points in 44 seconds. Who does that? So crazy.Now I can't wait to see who we play in two weeks!
Hopefully it's Indy. The best play was the onside kick that hit that Packer on the helmet lol.
Jenne wrote: "Hopefully it's Indy. The best play was the onside kick that hit that Packer on the helmet lol."
I'm hoping for Indy too.
I feel bad for that poor Packer. And the Packer that intercepted the ball and then slid instead of running down the wide open field with five minute to go.
The packers and NE going to the bowl again would hurt the Cowboys bowl record so of course I didn't want either team to win today lol.
Yeah, well it's not looking that great for Indy. The Pats are going to be a rough team to beat. I so dislike Tom Brady.
Spot 77Author Name L
by Kathy LyonsRating: 2 Stars
Finished: 1/18/15
This was my second book by Kathy Lyons and my second 2 star review for her. This particular book, once again, had potential. I really enjoyed the set up of the ghost story and was excited to see how that worked into the story. There was something missing with Megan and Wyatt. I never really connected with either of them and I felt like the chemistry was forced. They worked great together (as far as we were told) where the business was concerned, but I didn’t really see them together romantically.
The dreams were a little much. I get that those were the ghost manifesting his power over them, but it just seemed like a stretch. Especially when it caused them to sleepwalk, sleep strip, have sleep sex that eventually lead to an oops pregnancy. And seriously, what woman her age isn’t on the pill or some form of birth control? She’s not a virgin, so why not be on birth control?
Parts of the story were overly long and then parts of it were rushed to the point of whiplash. I didn’t find this as sexy as I expect a Brazen book to be and I just never connected with the characters or the story. I didn’t feel the emotions I usually do in romance novels. I have one more book on my TBR by Kathy Lyons. I’m going to check that out, but either three strikes you’re out or third time’s a charm. Some authors just aren’t for me and I have a sinking feeling Kathy Lyons might not be for me.
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( Johanna Lindsay ) ( r-f-Jan 20-21 )5 Stars
Review
Abandoned by her greving drunken father and his new evil wife in a keep that she inherited apon her mom's death.She is marring Wolf to protect her people and Wolf is marrying for revenge.They both marry each other for different reasons but, they end up falling in love with each other.I loved this book in fact i love most of her books
I panicked this morning because I fell asleep before 10 last night and forgot to roll. But Angie hasn't posted her review yet so I can't roll yet. I'll check back while I'm at work but I might not be able to.
I rolled a 5, we are now on spot 82.Reading Options
~ Book 8 in a series
~ Book 2 in a series
~ A book with a title starting with I
Spot 82: Second in Series
by Jeffery DeaverFinished: 1/24/15
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
Really enjoyed this one...twists and turns all over the place. The police are chasing one suspect throughout the book, and it seems pretty likely that he is the killer and they just don't know where to find him. Of course, I knew there would be a twist but I didn't really see this one coming. Similar to the first book in the series, Kathryn Dance is working with a consultant on the case and starts to develop feelings for him. I was really hoping that he did not turn out to be the killer...poor girl has the worst luck! Deaver could have taken this in a number of directions that would have made it silly, but he didn't. It was awesome.
Spot 82
by Kerrelyn SparksFinished:1/23/15
Rating:4 Stars
Review:Robby MacKay wants revenge for what happened to him. It's affecting every part of his life. Angus has no choice but to send Robby on vacation. Robby opts to vacation on Patmos. Olivia really needs vacation to the only safe haven she knows Patmos and her grandmother's house. Robby upon meeting Olivia thinks of her as goddess. Their lives couldn't be more different yet they want the same things. Can Robby tell Olivia the truth? Will both of their pasts continue to haunt them?
Spot 822nd in a series
by Tara SivecRating: 4 Stars
Finished: 1/23/15
Oh my goodness. Tara Sivec certainly knows how to start a book. The first few pages really pack a punch. I loved DJ and Phina and the craziness of this book. Tara is amazing and I have not read a book of hers that I haven't liked. From the light and funny to the deep and suspenseful, Tara is a master of making me feel connected to the characters. I'm in deep from the first page. I couldn't put this book down. Now I'm looking forward to the final book in this trilogy. I really loved Dax in this book and I can't wait to see how he and Harley work through their issues.
Roll 18 Spot 82
( Letter I ) ( read Jan 22 )5 stars
Review
If I Stay is a journey through life and death in the eyes of a young girl who has lost just about everything. This book is one of the most endearing and wreching story's i've every read. The stoy is about Mia and Told from her point of view and that is why i found it heart breaking and gergeous. The reason this book is such a emmontional crucher is because of the syperb writting skills of Forman. I really loved this book.
I rolled a 2, we are now on spot 84.Reading Options
~ Book 8 in a series
~ Book 4 in a series
~ A book with an author whose name starts with V (first, middle or last).
Spot 844th in a series
by Alice ClaytonRating: 5 Stars
Finished: 1/25/15
Once again I spent hours laughing out loud and swooning over Alice Clayton’s latest in the Cocktail series. I loved every second of this book. Chloe is fantastic and Lucas…holy cow was he delicious. Once again, I love the way this was tied into the original books and into the last one. It was great to see Clark and Viv visit in this book (Chloe is Clark’s cousin). I can’t wait to re-read this book and get my friends to read it. When Chloe congratulates Lucas on something of his, I nearly peed my pants. I so love these characters!
Spot 84: 4th in Series
by John SandfordFinished: 1/25/15
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I gave this one 4 stars because there was a twist in here that I absolutely did not see coming. Maybe I missed it bc I was kind of bored but it was impressive. Other than that, the book was just OK...the plot built around a villain from a previous book who escaped from jail which is kind of silly. Lucas Davenport is a little too one dimensional to be a main character in a really long series but maybe Sandford will continue to build his character.
Spot 84
by Vi KeelndFinished:1/26/15
Rating:4 Stars
Review:Olivia "Liv" Michaels only wanted Vince Stonetti in high school. Liv always dreamed of being a writer but nothing prepared her~the cheap feelings of writing a difficult piece. Vince Stonetti changed his last name to Stone while becoming a MMA fighter. Seven yers have past since Vince last seen Liv but boy does he like the changes in her. Can love survive this much trouble?
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) Author Victoria Alexander ( r-f-Jan 27+28 )5 Stars
Revirw
I really loved this book.l felt sorry for Olivia because of what her husband did to her when he was alive and for what he made her go through after he died.this was the third book in the series it could be read as a stand alone. Tge Earl and Olivia were supposed to get married in the past but through miss understandings they couldn't and so after Olivia's husband dies she goes to the Earl for help.
There is a better than average chance that I'll fall asleep before 10 PST tonight. If someone else is still awake after that and I haven't rolled, feel free to do so. If not, I'll roll in the morning.Also, there is a really good chance that team 1 will roll 5 or more tonight and end up reading for the win. If not tonight, then definitely this weekend since they are on spot 96 right now.
I rolled for ParisRolled 6 New Spot 90
Cover item~Red Dress
Thanks Angie! I really appreciate it. I was asleep before 9 last night. So tired. lolSo team 1 rolled for the win last night and just have to finish their books. If you want to finish your book for this roll you can, but as long as they finish their books then this round of SSS is over.
I had a great time playing with all of you.
great job guys! Had lots of fun reading with you.
Roll 20Spot 90
Paris:
Angie ~aka Reading Machine~:
Rebecca:
Joeera:
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7th book in a series
Rating: 4 Stars
Finished: 1/16/15
I’m always a little sad to see a series end, even though I really appreciate when an author sees the end and goes for it instead of dragging the series on and on. The Black Wings series has been a fun read from the start. Always action packed, but the characters were always able to still have a little fun. Every book had laugh out loud moments in them as well, even this final book in the series. Although, I do think Black Spring was a tad bit more serious. There was a lot of stuff packed into this 288 page book.
I’m sad to see Maddy and gang go, but I love the way this ended. It was extremely satisfying and exactly what I was hoping for. I wouldn’t mind seeing this series be resurrected someday or maybe even a spin-off featuring JB or Jude as the protagonist. No matter what happens next for Christina Henry, I’ll definitely check it out.