R4: Eleven Readers Reading (11)

[Catherine]

almost finished with my book :)

[Minttu]

Review of pink book coming up. It seems my post earlier this week on what I'm going to read never got posted. I've been having internet problems so that's probably why. I read this book though:


By Katie Fforde

[Minttu]

Alternate - pink


By Katie Fforde

Read: 19th Dec 2015
Rating; 3 stars

Review:

Dora ditches her fiance and runs away to live on a barge in Thames with her best friend's mom Jo. She had also recently split up from her husband. Both women need to learn to become more independent, to stand on their own two feet and to leave their fears behind while they take their boat to Holland for repairs.

This was a light-hearted and romantic read like Katie Fforde books usually are. It was not my all time favorite of hers but I loved that it was set on a house boat. I liked the two main characters and their journey to find themselves. I love how Katie Fforde comes up with these interesting plots and situations and I'm always intrigued how things will turn out for the characters not only romantically but also where they'll end up and how they grow. Another feel good book for me.

[Stacey]

Thank you for the recommendations! I've heard of James Herriot but haven't read anything from him yet. Put them on my tbr;). I'm educated in the medical field do I enjoy that mixed into my fiction sometimes.

[Catherine]

Stacey wrote: "Thank you for the recommendations! I've heard of James Herriot but haven't read anything from him yet. Put them on my tbr;). I'm educated in the medical field do I enjoy that mixed into my fiction ..."

James Herriot is great! All Creature Great and Small is a great series :) and BBC programme too :)

the Jeff High series...I found accidentally :) you might also like this series...he's apparently a nurse :) I'm not sure when or if there will be more to this series

also another series you might like is (also titled in US...this is a lovely series also...and I still have to read the last book out..book 8...and hopefully there will be more :)

[Stacey]

Catherine wrote: "Stacey wrote: "Thank you for the recommendations! I've heard of James Herriot but haven't read anything from him yet. Put them on my tbr;). I'm educated in the medical field do I enjoy that mixed i..."

Thank you! I've added them to my 'to reads' and hope to get to them when the holiday chaos cooks down!

[Stacey]

Did we roll?

[Jodi]

I just came to check too. It looks like Catherine needs to finish her review and then we can roll.

[Stacey]

Jodi wrote: "I just came to check too. It looks like Catherine needs to finish her review and then we can roll."

Aha! No big deal. I will check back later.

[Catherine]

sorry guys...i fell asleep before I could post. I finished last night



3rd in series

Rate: 5 stars

Review: well there is nothing but chemistry in this book! I love how the story continues on with Chloe...the youngest of the three sisters.. I only wonder now where will the story go from here...as there are several more books.

Chloe and Sheriff Thompson really hit it off..and you can feel the sparks fly from the moment the story begins. Chloe being asthmatic, is always living life on the edge...and always manages to get away with her infractions...she is also always baiting Sawyer...the sheriff :) both are equally afraid of any kind of relationship, and of course chloe's sisters are very protective of her.

[Angie ~aka Reading Machine~]

Week 6
Old Spot 37 Rolled 11
New Spot 48
Alternative #48~Cover Item Headless Person

Jodi~ Review
Minttu~ Review
Stacey~ Review
Catherine~ Review
Angie~ Review

[Angie ~aka Reading Machine~]

Week 7
Old Spot 48 Rolled 5
New Spot 53
Alternative #53~https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...

Catherine~ Review
Angie~ Review
Stacey~ Review
Jodi~ Review
Minttu~ Review

[Angie ~aka Reading Machine~]

Spot 48
by Joanna Wylde
Finished:12/21/14
Rating:4 Stars
Review:Reese "Picnic (Pic)" Hayes, president of Reapers MC has been watching London Armstrong cleaning club properties but can't seem to get her out of his mind period. London Armstrong owns her own cleaning service but is completely scared of Reese Hayes. When London's young cousin Jessica gets herself into trouble she turns to Reese Hayes for help. Reese's help comes at a price~cleaning his house. London agrees inspite of her misgivings. London has boyfriend Nate Evans and both of them would like to take their relationship to the next level but something always comes up to stop them. London's attraction to Reese is far more than she ever bargained for. Will London admit her attraction? Will Reese admit that he wants London for more than quick roll in hay? Your answers await you in Reaper's Stand.

[Stacey]

I will read

And then the alternative Amazing I will read Cinder

[Minttu]

I'll be reading with you guys for these next two weeks still. Then on 30th December I'll travel to Cuba to be with my boyfriend and his family. No internet there. Jenne will find someone to take my place for the rest of the challenge :)

I'll be reading:

Alternative: Headless person

by Jennifer Close

Alternative: shelf Amazing

By Jenny Han

[Catherine]

I'll continue with Lucky Harbour series... 4th in series :)

may read book 5.. or book 3

[Jodi]

For Spot #48

I will be reading .

For Spot #53

I will be reading .

[Jodi]

Catherine wrote: "I'll continue with Lucky Harbour series... 4th in series :)"

Jill Shalvis is one of my favorites! I love reading books that continue within a group.

[Jodi]

Stacey wrote: "I will read "

Stacey, how do you like this series? I love it! One of my favorite parts is the captions at the beginning of each chapter.

[Jodi]

Minttu wrote: "I'll be reading with you guys for these next two weeks still. Then on 30th December I'll travel to Cuba to be with my boyfriend and his family. No internet there. Jenne will find someone to take my..."

Safe travels Minttu!

[Stacey]

Jodi wrote: "Stacey wrote: "I will read "

Stacey, how do you like this series? I love it! One of my favorite parts is the captions at the beginning of each ch..."

Love it too!! Yes I love those captions too:-)

[Angie ~aka Reading Machine~]

Spot 53
by Colleen Hoover
Finished:12/21/14
Rating:5 Stars
Review:Layken "Lake" Cohen recently moved to Michigan six months after her father's death. She's not sure she'll like being in Michigan but she's willing to give it a shot. Will Copper is attracted to Layken for many reasons but it all falls apart when they both discover that he's her teacher. Will believes his job and career will be in jeopardy by continuing to see Layken. As Layken tries to move forward inspite of her feelings for Will. Layken becomes friends with Eddie and it changes her whole world view. Can Will and Layken ever be together? Your answers await you in Slammed.

[Minttu]

Thank you Jodi. It's a pity I won't have internet over there. I always get so much reading done during the 12 hour flight :D

[Catherine]

Minttu wrote: "I'll be reading with you guys for these next two weeks still. Then on 30th December I'll travel to Cuba to be with my boyfriend and his family. No internet there. Jenne will find someone to take my..."

oh wow! Cuba! have you been there before?

[Minttu]

Yes. I first met my bf 10 years ago there when I took part in solidarity brigade. We reconnected again abt one and half years ago. He was living in Switzerland, but he didn't get his permit renewed after his divorce was finalized and returned to Cuba this fall. This is my fourth time in Cuba now. I absolutely love the country and can't wait to see boyfriend and his family. The sun is nice too ;)

[Angie ~aka Reading Machine~]

Minttu wrote: "I'll be reading with you guys for these next two weeks still. Then on 30th December I'll travel to Cuba to be with my boyfriend and his family. No internet there. Jenne will find someone to take my..."

Wow Minttu! I've always wanted to travel abroad. Enjoy your trip. I enjoyed having you as team member as well.

[Catherine]

actually I'll read it's 3rd in series :)

[Jodi]

Angie ~aka Reading Machine~ wrote: "Spot 53
by Colleen Hoover
Finished:12/21/14
Rating:5 Stars
Review:Layken "Lake" Cohen recently moved to Michigan six months after her father's death. She's not sure she'..."

I loved this book!

[Jodi]

I need to update my choice for spot #53. I will be reading instead.

[Catherine]

finished

Rate: 5 stars
Review: well I didn't know where this story would go..at all! after the sisters were set...but then it continues in the same thread...in th town itself....some characters previously mentioned..like "Mysterious Cute Guy" who if I remember..Chloe had hung out with on rare occaisions. then Sheriff Sawyer Thopmson makes his appearance as the steady force of calm. The diner "Eat Me" plays a centrl role in this story, much like the Inn did in the first 3 books. I love how no matter how discreet you think you are...in this town, here is always someone watching...and here are no secrets! Can't wait to get to the next book now!

[Jodi]

Spot #48

Read:
Completed: 12/24/14
Rating: **

Review: Unfortunately, I did not care for this book. Maybe I wasn't in the mood but I thought it was slow moving and I didn't feel there was a connection between the characters.

Devon goes home to attend the wedding of her ex boyfriend,Josh to her ex friend, Ally. The wedding does not happen because Ally runs away with another man. Josh goes to look for her with the help of Devon and they go to the inn where Josh and Ally where suppose to spend their wedding night. As time passes, Josh begins to question his feelings for Devon and why things ended. They become involved and head back to their hometown, but has anything really been resolved between them? Can they be a couple?

[Jodi]

Spot #53

Read:
Completed: 12/28/14
Rating: ****

Review: I loved this book! I can say I would definitely read anything written by Colleen Hoover. I could not put the book down, I wanted to know WHY?!!

Tate moves in with her brother and has a run in with her neighbor, Miles, the very first night. As their runs continue, they realize they are mutually attracted to each other. They decide to have a sexual relationship, but with 2 rules from Miles: 1. Don't ask about the past and 2. Don't expect a future.
Tate believes that she can follow these rules, but as Miles love Tate?

An interesting part of the book is that every other chapter was Miles, 6 years in the past. The lead up to what happens, the cause for Miles being the way he is(closed off and unable to love and accept love), is what kept me reading until 2 a.m.

[Minttu]

Headless person

By Jennifer Close

Read: 25th Dec 2014
Rating: 2 stars

Review:
This is a story of a young woman called Isabella and her group of friends trying to find their place in this world and love of course. It is set in the point of their lives when they are moving on their own after graduation and pursuing their dreams.

I just did not get inti this book, no matter how hard I tried. The characters were nice enough and the plot was okay, but the style of writing put me off. It felt very simplistic. Short sentences and the names of characters were repeated in every sentence. The story was divided between Isabella and her friends, but you never really knew who these girls were besides Isabella herself and it made it hard to really feel for them or get to know them. The whe book felt very fragmented and I strugglef to finish it. Not my cup of tea.

[Minttu]

By Jenny Han

Read: 29th Dec 2014
Rating: 4 stars

Review:
The book is a love letter to all the boys Lara Jean has loved before. She has never openly admitted to loving them but instead wrote a letter to each one, sealed it and put it in the hat box. She claims she wrote until she didn't love anymore or at least that used to work.

I loved this book. It grabbed my attention immediately and reminded me of myself in Lara's age. I could not put it down and needed to know what would happen next. Great read!

And thanks guys for this round! I loved reading with you! Happy New Year!

[Stacey]

Spot 48-
I read
Finished- 12/27
Rating 4 stars

Review-
In this installment of the Charley Davidson series Charley is n recovery mode: from her dad's perceived betrayal, from Earl's torture and her near death, and from her separation from Reyes after she bonded him to his corporeal body (which he saw as a betrayal). She is in a deep depression and fearful state, unknowingly drawing the demons that want to kill her closer with her fear. So it's been tough! And with Charley not leaving her apartment no money coming in either. So when a new client comes to call Charley is compelled to go back out into the land of the living and face the world again. Which o course opens the door to all the chaos waiting out there.
In this installment she is hired to find out who is threatening the life of the daughter of a wealthy socialite, a situation that may have been going on for years and dismissed as childhood manipulation or just plain insanity- but Charley believes her and is after the truth. Her relationship with the Son of Satan changes as they continue their 'love hate' thing and bond even more, Reyes sharing more information about where they are both from and 'the reason' they are drawn together, all while fighting the demons that are here to apprehend Charley . She must also deal with her human family and friends- her prominent issue being the relationship with her father, who may or may not be facing his own demise. She is also starting to realize she has powers she must understand in order to protect herself and her loved ones from the evil that follows her.

I really liked this one- the development of Charley as she comes into her destiny was pretty cool. And there was a twist to the story that I didn't see coming- I love when that happens! And the humor continued- yes sometimes corny as others have claimed but I'm okay with it. It's light and clever.
The one thing I agree with critics about is her naming things ad nauseam- it did get to be a bit much in this one. But that's okay- still a fun read.

[Stacey]

Minttu wrote: "
By Jenny Han

Read: 29th Dec 2014
Rating: 4 stars

Review:
The book is a love letter to all the boys Lara Jean has loved before. She has neve..."

Have a great trip Mintu! And Happy New Year to you as well...

[Stacey]

Spot 53-
I read
Finished 12/31/14
Rating- 4 stars

Review-
An incredible twist on the Cinderella tale which incorporates all the original elements into a futuristic setting- including cyborgs and interplanetary politics! CInder is a lowly cyborg adopted into a family who doesn't want her around- unless she's being useful and bringing in money as she is the best mechanic in New Beijing. When the plague- or letumosis- reaches inside the palace of New Beijing and takes the Emperor, the Eastern Commonwealth is left vulnerable to the takeover from the evil Lunars- the magical narcissistic inhabitants of the moon who want to strike an alliance with the new emperor through marriage to extend their power down on Earth. Cinder finds herself vital to the survival of Earthen creatures in the most shocking way imaginable- that she has been a pawn in an intergalactic power struggle and the survival of the planet rests on here shoulders...
I really enjoyed this book- the concept was amazing. I wasn't sure if I could get into the whole futuristic cyborg thing but I got really into it! The post World War IV setting was so interesting and imaginative and the story carried through strong too. It all connected and made for an exciting and interesting read. It seems silly to say that the there were unrealistic moments in this wholly fantastical novel but there were. Cinder and Prince Kai (the two cogs in the the survival of the planet) do 'happen' to meet up constantly and immediately hit it off- among 200,000 eligible women vying for the Prince's attention, he only has eyes for the mechanic who he courts with fervency during a time of grieving and political turmoil- ahh young love!! But I could forgive this since the story was so interesting and fun to read.

[Angie ~aka Reading Machine~]

Catherine~How's your last book coming?

[Angie ~aka Reading Machine~]

Week 8
Old Spot 53 Rolled 8
New Spot 61
Alternative #61~Title M

Jodi~ Review
Stacey~ Review
Catherine~ Review
Minttu~ Review
Angie~ Review

[Angie ~aka Reading Machine~]

Spot 61
by Lauren N. Sharman
Finished:1/3/15
Rating:4 Stars
Review:Flynn McCassey isn't like his cousins Rebel, Blackie, Judd, and Georgia. He's always been able to read people about their actions and feelings. But nothing prepared him for meeting Missy Grace Georgia's best friend. Missy is in big trouble but doesn't want to share this with anyone. Will Missy share her troubles? Your answers await you in When Night Falls.

[Catherine]

Sorry...finished this morning :) also changed to ..5th in series..sorry about that.


Anyway


Rate: 5 stars
Review: this town of Lucky Harbour really comes alive...there's a closeness between everyone...I am a sucker for villages..having grown up in one myself :) the characters make their way through friendships and find love around every corner, or so it would seem. I certainly can't wait to get to the next book.

[Catherine]

I'll just keep on..with which is 6th in series :)

[Jodi]

Hi Team!

I hope you all had a great New Year!

I will be reading ; #1 in a series.

[Stacey]

Happy New Year! For my first read of the year, I will be reading . First in a series.

[Jodi]

Hi Angie,

Since Minttu is not available for the rest of the challenge, do we have a new member or does one of us need to read a second book?

[Angie ~aka Reading Machine~]

Jodi wrote: "Hi Angie,

Since Minttu is not available for the rest of the challenge, do we have a new member or does one of us need to read a second book?"

That's a good question Jodi. Let me check with Jenne about a back up player.

[Catherine]

I'm also reading ..which is 1st in series

[Jodi]

Spot 61

Read:
Completed: 1/3/15
Rating: ****

Review: I loved it, I am mad at myself for waiting so long to read this book!

Kate O'Hare is a FBI agent trying to capture Nick Fox, a charming con man. She does catch him and what happens next, sets up the rest of the book and I assume, the rest of the series. Nick ends up escaping capture and Kate goes on her own to catch him again. Little does Kate know but Nick has been given a chance, by the FBI, to help capture some of the people on the FBI's Most Wanted list. Kate ends up finding this out and reluctantly agrees to help. The rest of this story is about them setting up a con to capture an investment banker who stole $500 million and is hiding on his island in Indonesia.

I will definitely be reading the rest of this series.

[Angie ~aka Reading Machine~]

We're getting a bavk up player just not sure when.

[Catherine]

Jodi wrote: "Spot 61

Read:
Completed: 1/3/15
Rating: ****

Review: I loved it, I am mad at myself for waiting so long to read this book!

Kate O'Hare is a FBI agent trying to ca..."

guess I should go down with you! it's been sitting in my pile of books for ages!!!