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Nice job Sue!I'm about 60% done and went with Dex in Blue - I'm waiting for the characters to implode....angst and melodrama to start soon I think. It always does with this author. Her characters are so good though :)
Week 1 Dice Roll: (6+6) Spot: 12
#2 in a series
11/15/14
4♥'s
I enjoyed this one so much more than book 1 of this series. This is David/Dex's story. David has only 2 hrs with his first love before he is ripped from his life. Waking up in the hospital realizing his family will never understand what he is dealing with he runs to Sacramento for College and gets involved at Johnnies which is a gay for pay porn video filming company.
Carlos/Kane - has decided he is too stupid for school and is tired of 'giving away' sex for free to girls that don't care about him. This is how he gets involved at Johnnies.
You totally fall in love with Dex - he is the guy that every one wants as his friend. He is the big papa bear type that takes care of all of his friends. Watching Kane and Dex realize that they are falling for each other was so sweet. Of course, don't get me wrong - their is angst and animosity in here as well. I have yet to meet an Amy Lane book that doesn't have loads of angst and people you just want to smack upside the head (Dex's family....Kane's family....Scott (douchebag) ) . You get a little bit of a repeat of all of Chase and Tommy's drama in this one but just really a glimpse thankfully.
Great Job Sue and Melissa for having your book read so quickly. I'm glad to see you both enjoyed your book :) I'm also very excited because I figured out how to link your reviews to the review post I made :) Yay!!! I'm somewhat computer illiterate so this is a huge accomplishment :) Yay...
Kayla wrote: "Great Job Sue and Melissa for having your book read so quickly. I'm glad to see you both enjoyed your book :) I'm also very excited because I figured out how to link your reviews to the review po..."
Nice job - hope it wasn't too much of a pain
I'm about halfway through mine, it's so good I'll definitely have it done by Thursday
Kayla wrote: "No not at all :)"I'm glad - the first time I tried to do this - I screwed it up. My DH lovingly calls me a "tech spaz"
Spot 12
Book: The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths
Series: Ruth Galloway #1
Read date: 17.11.14
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I was surprised how much I liked this book. Only problem at first was is that is written in present tense. It took me some time to get used to it.
It took me some time to figure out who've done it. there are so many characters and at one point most of them ended up on my suspect list. Yes, the real killer was on it too, but to be honest, he was somewhere near the bottom of it.
And you learn some things about archeology.
~Melissa~ (~Cainis~ the Elf) wrote: "Week 1 Dice Roll: (6+6) Spot: 12 If you plan on reading next one in series, I'd recommend keeping
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❀Tea❀ wrote: "~Melissa~ (~Cainis~ the Elf) wrote: "Week 1 Dice Roll: (6+6) Spot: 12 If you plan on reading next one in series, I'd recommend keeping close"
Well crap - really - I cried and was angry through the first one of this series - way too emotional. It's why I waited so long for the second one. Don't get me wrong I enjoy Amy Lane - loved her Promises series but they are always sad.
>>Thanks for the heads up. I'll be prepared. I want this to be one of the series that I complete for my year of FWYS.
I swear I think I would kill someone so I could have more time to read lol
~Melissa~ (~Cainis~ the Elf) wrote: "Well crap - really - I cried and was angry through the first one of this series - way too emotional. It's why I waited so long for the second one. Don't get me wrong I enjoy Amy Lane - loved her Promises series but they are always sad.>>Thanks for the heads up. I'll be prepared. I want this to be one of the series that I complete for my year of FWYS. "
I actually DNFed first one. Guy (Chase?) was too annoying. With Dex/Kane I had plenty of eye-rolling, but Ethan was breaking my heart on almost every page.
I just saw she has next one coming out in January.
❀Tea❀ wrote: "~Melissa~ (~Cainis~ the Elf) wrote: "Well crap - really - I cried and was angry through the first one of this series - way too emotional. It's why I waited so long for the second one. Don't get me ..."Yep - Chase drove me nuts - totally nuts - holy crap - what a pain in the ass he was - IMHO.
Dex/Kane (view spoiler)
Week 1: spot 12Book: Christmas Letters
Stand Alone book
Date Read: 11-19-14
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
Well I have always like Debbie Macomber books. This book in particular was a very sweet romance book about finding love when you least expect it during Christmas. I really enjoyed this book, I enjoyed the love that blossomed between Wynn and Katherine aka K.O.. I also loved the references to some of Debbie Macomber's Blossom Street series throughout the book. There were also things that bothered me about the books as well. For example: Zelda( K.O.'s sister ) seemed very very selfish and that bothered me a ton. Also that people called Katherine K.O., I found myself reading Katherine instead of K.O. The book like romance books are kinda predictable but it was still a very charming and sweet romance/holiday read.
I've included the Summary of the books as well from Goodreads:
Katherine O'Connor often spends her days at a cozy cafe on Blossom Street in Seattle--where she writes Christmas letters for other people. She's good at making their everyday lives sound more interesting. More humorous. More dramatic.
But for Dr. Wynn Jeffries, who also frequents the cafe, Christmas means lies and deception. In fact, the renowned child psychologist recommends that parents "bury Santa under the sleigh." Katherine, however, feels that his parenting philosophy is one big mistake--at least, based on her five-year-old twin nieces, who are being raised according to his "Free Child" methods.
She argues with Wynn about his theories, while he argues that her letters are nothing but lies. They disagree about practically everything--and yet, somehow, they don't really want to stop arguing.
As the days--and nights--move closer to Christmas, Katherine and Wynn both discover that love means accepting your differences. And Christmas is about the things you share....
omg... I'm so super bummed... I did research on my Ipad and when I read this book it said it wasn't apart of a series but when i added it to my review it said it was a #3.5.... Now I have to find a whole new book and read it before tomorrow is that correct??? Help please!!!
Kayla wrote: "omg... I'm so super bummed... I did research on my Ipad and when I read this book it said it wasn't apart of a series but when i added it to my review it said it was a #3.5.... Now I have to find a..."Check with Jenne.
Maybe if someone here is librarian, can check date when the change was made. I think they have log on those.
Kayla wrote: "omg... I'm so super bummed... I did research on my Ipad and when I read this book it said it wasn't apart of a series but when i added it to my review it said it was a #3.5.... Now I have to find a..."Oh, and you also have whole Friday to finish if needed. Roll has to be done on Friday. It doesn't say it needs to be midnight Thu/Fri. So you have until 11:59pm on Friday :D
But I thought we aren't allowed to roll until everyone's review is in? Rolling starts at midnight on Friday morning!
Kayla wrote: "But I thought we aren't allowed to roll until everyone's review is in? Rolling starts at midnight on Friday morning!"Yes we can't roll until all reviews are in. And yes, roll starts at midnight Thu/Fri, but you can roll anytime Friday after reviews are in. It doesn't say you have to roll at midnight. It's just you can't roll before it.
You can still finish reading and post your review on Friday and then roll as long as you do it before midnight Fri/Sat.
Week on spot 12
Finished:11/19
4 stars
I really liked the book. I went into it thinking the plot will probably suck and it'll mostly be sex, boy was I wrong. I love Christian and I love how sincere is in. Anastasia is such a pain but you can't help but love her too. Definitely can't wait for the second one!
Kayla was your book accepted or do you need to read another? If you're good to go then I believe we're all done, right?
Jenne said it was fine since according to the app it looked like a stand alone and this is my first time playing. So make sure you check a browser to make sure it's not part of a series!! Lol
Kayla wrote: "Jenne said it was fine since according to the app it looked like a stand alone and this is my first time playing. So make sure you check a browser to make sure it's not part of a series!! Lol"
Yeah - glad it worked out for you Kayla :)
I'm so glad too!!!! I haven't got the time to read another one! Lol Now I can't wait for the next roll!!! Lol
Kayla wrote: "I'm so glad too!!!! I haven't got the time to read another one! Lol Now I can't wait for the next roll!!! Lol"
I know how that goes....
Congrats y'all have earned your free pass :)
Just a reminder:Thanksgiving-Teams will roll the Friday before (11/21) two times for two spots. No roll on 11/28. Both book's deadline will be Friday (12/5) and then the game resumes it's normal schedule.
Jenne wrote: "Just a reminder:Thanksgiving-Teams will roll the Friday before (11/21) two times for two spots. No roll on 11/28. Both book's deadline will be Friday (12/5) and then the game resumes it's normal..."
Thanks for the reminder ....and the two weeks to finish both :)
Okay so tonight I'll roll twice....can't wait!!
I'll be traveling next week, so you won't hear from me till next weekend. I told Jenne, but since we don't have to finish book by next Friday, I don't need a backup. I'll just read both rolls when I return.Roll good Steph!.
❀Tea❀ wrote: "I'll be traveling next week, so you won't hear from me till next weekend. I told Jenne, but since we don't have to finish book by next Friday, I don't need a backup. I'll just read both rolls when ..."Safe travels....have fun :)
Currently on:spot 12First roll: 4+2=6
Now on: spot 18.
Can read: 1st in the series, 8th in the series, 18th in the series, standalone, or tbr own shelf(link on first page)
Currently on: spot 18
Second roll: 1+6=7
Now on: spot 25
Can read: 2nd in series, 5th in series, 25th in series, or a book off the free shelf(link on first page)
First book:
on the tbr own shelfSecond book:
second in series
Awesome rolls StephSpot 18 woohoo I was hoping for an 8
Spot 25 maybe
OR
#2 of a series
Wanted to clarify that you can read the two spots in whatever order you'd like. And if anyone thinks they might not be able to make the deadline due to traveling, cooking, cleaning etc lol. Just please let me or your captain know. Thanks!
Week 2: Spot 18 Can read: 1st in the series, 8th in the series, 18th in the series, standalone, or tbr own shelf(link on first page)
Reviews due by December 4, 2014
Reviews:
Steph:The Ocean at the End of the Lane
(tbr own) Steph's Week 2 Review
Melissa:Epitaph
(#8)Melissa's Week 2 Review
Tea:The Boy with the Painful Tattoo
(tbr own book) Tea's Week 2 Review
Sue: Spider's Bite
( 1st in series)Sue's Week 2 Review
Kayla: Lonesome Cowboy
(1st in series)Kayla's Week 2 Review
Week 3: Spot 25 Can read: 2nd in series, 5th in series, 25th in series, or a book off the free shelf(link on first page)
Reviews due by December 4th
Reviews:
Steph: Fifty Shades Darker
(2nd in series) Steph's Week 3 Review
Melissa: Natural Law
( 2nd in series)Melissa's Week 3 Review
Tea: Baby, It's You
( 2nd in series)Tea's Week 3 Review
Sue: Night Huntress
( 5th in series)Sue's Week 3 Review
Kayla: Texas Two-Step
(2nd in series)Kayla's Week 3 Review
Just an FYI - if you pick off of the Free shelf. A lot of these are novellas/short stories - meaning they don't qualify for the 150 pgs :)Unless Jenne ok's it...... but I don't think so - some of them are like 16 pgs LOL
Steph wrote: "First book: on the tbr own shelfSecond book:
second in series"If you thought Fifty Shades of Grey was good you'll love the second and third. I loved the last two even more than the first one :)
Kayla wrote: "Steph wrote: "First book: on the tbr own shelfSecond book:
second in series"If you thought Fifty Sh..."
True - 2nd and 3rd were just as good.
I'll be reading Lonesome Cowboy(1st in series) for spot 18 and Texas Two-Step(2nd in series) for spot 25
I will read
for the spot...not sure yet on 18 spot...
I seriously can't wait lol I'm reading it after my first pick for these two weeks
I finished my book #8 - I'm so sad this series is done :(I'll get my review posted hopefully tomorrow......
Aww!!! Don't you hate when your series ends! I've been putting off a book for that exact reason! Lol I'm glad to see you enjoyed!
Week 2Spot 18
Tbr own shelf
finished: 11/25
Rating: 4 stars
Ive never read a paranormal book before but since this book won the goodreads choice awards last year I figured why not! I was not disappointed. I loved how lettie believed that her pond was an ocean when in a way it really was. I liked the relatiknship the kids had and how the 'Flea' could control the people around her. Four stars undoubtedly.
I changed my book 2 ~ I'm going with
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