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For week 6 I'm going to go with book 4 in a series (I already have books 5 and 6 in hand to read so maybe for other weeks I'll use them)
The Cottage on Juniper Ridge (Life in Icicle Falls #4) by Sheila Roberts
Ezinwanyi~the Troublemaker wrote: "Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "I just got my first Kleypas book:
Haven't had a chance to read it yet though!"
She is my favorite writer ..."
Oh, I didn't realize the series related to the one before it. Thanks Ezi!
JoAnne wrote: "For week 6 I'm going to go with book 4 in a series (I already have books 5 and 6 in hand to read so maybe for other weeks I'll use them) [book:The..."Thanks JoAnne - updated week 6 for now & will update week 7 if we need!
Ok for spot 48 I'm going the headless route lol and reading
For 55 I'm still deciding.
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "For week 6 I'm going to go with book 4 in a series (I already have books 5 and 6 in hand to read so maybe for other weeks I'll use them)[bookcover:The Cottage on Juniper Ridge|1824..."
Will let you know. I may switch to book 5 in the series for week 7. Will know soon.
Off to celebrate my niece's 23 birthday at my sister's house shortly. She just flew in from HI yesterday where she moved to take a teaching job. She'll be home for a couple of weeks. Except for facebook and skyping at Thanksgiving haven't seen her since mid July. Her and my son are 7 mos. apart and are extremely close - my sister's 2 kids were forever here (she also has a 20 yr old son) or he was there and we live an hour and 20 minutes away!
Got all my grocery shopping finished for Christmas Eve and Christmas. Was out of the house a little after 9am and beat a lot of the crowds! Will only have to pick up a couple of items on Tuesday after I get out of work.
Snowing lightly here to get us in the mood. I played Christmas music yesterday while we finished decorating the tree and I decorated the living room.
Will check on gifts later so I know if I have to pick up anything else but I'm in better shape getting ready for the holidays than I usually am - I have a couple of days to spare - LOL!
Hope everyone else is getting everything done that they need to. Enjoy your Sunday!
I'm off to the grocery store now *groans* wish me luck! Gotta get those turkeys thawing now.
Jenne wrote: "I'm off to the grocery store now *groans* wish me luck! Gotta get those turkeys thawing now."We're Italian so I do fish and a huge antipasto. Fried shrimp, shrimp scampi, breaded artichokes, breaded cauliflower, Italian bread and lots of desserts including pastries. Christmas Day is ham with the trimmings.
Good luck - hope it's as easy as my trip to the store was!
You guys are making me hungry! We're out and about today - family Christmas parties!
Hope to be home for the game today!
(Or else it better be on wherever we're at!)
If we win we clinch :)Smeagles lost to Washington last night WOOHOOOOOO!!!!
Walmart wasn't as bad as I thought it'd be :)
Ezinwanyi~the Troublemaker wrote: "Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "I just got my first Kleypas book:Haven't had a chance to read it yet though!"
She is my favorite writer ..."
I've read all the Hathaways and loved them!
I'm looking forward to starting her series. Apparently I'll be starting with the Gamblers!
Week 6 ~ Spot 48: Alternate Headless Book
Book: Lick by Kylie Scott
Read: 12/23/2014
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I absolutely devoured Lick, which is the first book in a trilogy by Kylie Scott. Evelyn wakes up in Vegas after her 21st birthday bash and finds herself waking up to a gorgeous tattood man, hung over, and wearing a diamond the size of Dallas on her left hand ring finger! She, of course, remembers nothing.. But her "husband" apparently does... This story follows the couple as they navigate their predicament and try to decide whether to proceed with an annulment or if they should give themselves some time to see if there is anything there. Course, did I mention the gorgeous man is also a rock star? Just to add another layer of complexities to navigate through! This was a book I fell instantly in love with and had trouble tearing myself away. Both characters were easy to connect with and I found myself caring how they both fared. This book definitely deserves at least 4-hubba-hubba-stars!
Week 7 ~ Spot 55: Book 5 in Series
Book: Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews
Read: 12/21/2014
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
Although I really enjoyed this book, I didn't totally "love it-love it" like the last 2 I read and couldn't put down. I'm not sure why that is other than the first part of the book just didn't suck me in nearly as quickly. (Perhaps I have read too many Kate's in a row?) However, once I got further into the book, it did definitely pick up for me. What I enjoyed about this book is the heart-to-heart talks between Kate and Curran. I appreciate that when they have a concern about their relationship, Kate and Curran actually talk about it, rather than to not say anything, keep their secrets, and continue on with one misunderstanding after another. So, YES, I totally was on board with how Kate & Curran's relationship has been evolving and strengthening in a very healthy and mature manner. I also was pleased with the strengthening in the bond between Kate & Julie and the focus of the story placed here. Kate is always so tough & kick ass, it's nice to see her immense capacity for love and selflessness.
It's been fun watching Kate adjust to being the 'lady' of the pride and take on additional responsibilities, as well as starting her own investigative business with Andrea.
Wow Kristin - both books read and reviewed. I am impressed with a capital I!Enjoy the rest of these two weeks reading whatever you want to!
I was lucky with two good books I enjoyed! Just not much sleep.. Small concession. :)Today is baking, wrapping & movies day!
Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!
Yeah if half of the head is visible it's ok.
Spot 48: Alt Book: Cover Item 'Headless'
Read: Tangled by Emma Chase
Rating: ****
Date: 12/22/2014
Review: This book was good but not as funny as I had hoped it would've been. I like Tara Sivec and Kristen Ashley and I was hoping it would live up to their books, but maybe the next one in the series will. The author did a really good job of portraying the main character as an asshole but not one that I would immediately hate. He was more of a jerk, but an honest jerk? I don't know, I liked it anyway.
Merry Christmas, everyone! Reading is not going so well for me so far lol. Both my little guy and myself have been sick since Friday so I haven't had the energy to do much. I'm finally starting to feel better so hopefully I can get back to reading! :-)
Steph Ann wrote: "Merry Christmas, everyone! Reading is not going so well for me so far lol. Both my little guy and myself have been sick since Friday so I haven't had the energy to do much. I'm finally starting t..."
Hope you both feel better.
Merry Christmas.
Haven't had much time to pick up a book with the holidays. Last night was a success - 15 of us here. Last ones departed around 1am. I went to bed around 2:45am just because I had to relax a little.Cat woke me up around 7:15am so may try to nap sometime today. Only 5 of us here today for dinner.
Merry Christmas all. Hope everyone enjoys their celebrations.
Merry Christmas! I liked Tangle too, Suzanne, but, ya, it wasn't a Tara Sivec for sure!
Hope you and the little one feel better soon Steph Ann.
Glad your night went well JoAnne!
Enjoy your day, everyone!
I should be done with both books tomorrow. Christmas and now mod stuff is kicking my butt!
The time is flying right now for sure - it's so crazy.. ;)Wish I could stay home tomorrow night and read but for some reason people frown on that... Grrr...
I'll be starting my first book shortly. Both should be quick reads. We're going out to dinner - just hubby and I - our son will go to a party at my sister's that my niece is hosting for her friends in hopes to seeing many of them while she's home from HI.Happy New Year teammates!
I hate to say it, ladies, but I think I'm going to have to drop out. Real life has just been kicking my butt this month. The little guy and I were sick last week. Then we had a death in the family. And now my son seems to be going on a sleep strike so I'm having absolutely no time to read. I don't see the situation improving anytime soon and I don't want to hold the team back. :(
So sorry to hear that SA! You'll be missed for sure, hope things calm down for you soon and sorry for your loss.
Thanks, Jenne! I really love this team challenge but it's just been one thing after another this month! Hopefully things will have calmed down a bit when it comes time for the next round.
So sorry for your loss and troubles Steph Ann but you have to take care of you and your family first. You will be missed.Hope the new year shines brighter for you!
Just a thought Steph Ann if you could read one of the books by Thursday night we do have a free pass we can use. Then it's back to only one book a week.
Anyone who can't make the holiday deadline is ok to do so without using the free pass, SA if you want to wait a minute and see if things slow down you can :)I have a few teams in needing a player and was going to wait until after the next roll to really start looking. Since the holidays will have died down by then.
JoAnne wrote: "So sorry for your loss and troubles Steph Ann but you have to take care of you and your family first. You will be missed.Hope the new year shines brighter for you!"
Me too, Steph Ann, what JoAnne said.
Tomorrow starts a new year with a clean slate and all sorts of good things can happen in 2015.
~ sending good thoughts your way ~
If we won't get penalized for me not finishing my books, I would love to stay on and see if this next week goes better. :)
Steph Ann wrote: "If we won't get penalized for me not finishing my books, I would love to stay on and see if this next week goes better. :)":)
Week 6; Spot 48; Read book 4 in a series Read:
The Cottage on Juniper Ridge (Life in Icicle Falls, #4) by Sheila RobertsRating: 4stars
Date: 12/31/2014
Review: Great continuation of the series and love meeting up with characters we've met before. Wouldn't mind living in a place like Icicle Falls! This is Jen and Garrett's story and what a story. The chemistry was there but he was always running. It was heartwarming to see how Jen changed her life, made new friends, found new jobs and ways to fill her time but most importantly simplified her life to follow her dreams. Nice inclusion of the quotes at the start of each chapter from Muriel Sterling, the author of Simplicity that was a guide throughout the telling of this story. Nice happily ever afters for several characters and so looking forward to the next two books in the series.
Starting the next book in the series and will have it done by tomorrow.Switched to book 5 in this series
The Tea Shop on Lavender Lane (Life in Icicle Falls, #5) by Sheila Roberts
Let me know if we're all in by midnight CT on Friday morning if I will roll or you will Kristin! I'm good either way but definitely need a 6 in the roll so I can continue with this series. Love when that happens!
Sounds good to me! Thanks for getting the review in - I'll link in tomorrow when I'm at a computer!Happy New Years!
Sounds good to me! Thanks for getting the review in - I'll link in tomorrow when I'm at a computer!Happy New Years!
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Sounds good to me! Thanks for getting the review in - I'll link in tomorrow when I'm at a computer!Happy New Years!"
Okay - have one more review to submit and I'll plan on rolling! Steph Ann's getting a bye for the two weeks not sure if anyone else needs it. Nice that we get to save the free pass!
Spot 55:Read:
by Sierra DeanRed Cover
Finished: 12/31/14
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
4.25
What a game changer!! Lucas is still an asshat though...and now Holden is a new favorite! This ending just guaranteed I'll be reading the next one sooner rather than later too. Can't wait to see where the series goes next.
I'll have my other one done in the am :)
Happy New Years Ann's & Dex Crew!! Hope everyone had a good eve and day. It's a new year! Woo-Woo!! I'll link of the reviews in a little bit. Looks like we are needing Jennie's review for spot 48 & A review from JoAnne & Suzanne for Spot 55.
Is that right or did I miss any?
I just realized today is Thursday. The days are starting to run together!
Hey ladies! I'm not going to be able to finish my other book today. With the holidays and now I have a raging fever and feel like death warmed over. There's no penalty for one not to be finished this week. So we can go ahead and roll.
Awe..Jenne, hope you feel better soon!! :(
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Haven't had a chance to read it yet though!"
She is my favorite writer in HR, period. Hands down. No other stands on that HR pedestal. Rosalyn Landor just nails these regency stories.
I loved this series, but may I recommend you read the series in order.
The Gamblers of Craven:
The Wallflowers:
The Hathaways: