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Completion Post - Week 7Space 60
Mister Tonight Kendall Ryan
Pages: 342
Finished: 11/1
Rating: 4 stars
How It Fits: Standalone
Review: This book was really good. Kate meets Hunter at a bar and plans to have a one night stand. Of course, that doesn't happen due to his four year old daughter and this book is delightful from then on. Maddie is a hoot and I really enjoyed Kate and Hunter getting their HEA.
Completion Post - Week 7Space: 60
Book: Rear View by Catie Rhodes
Pages: 204
Finished: 11/2/20
Rating: 4 Stars
How it Fits: Book 6 of the Peri Jean Mace Series
Review: I really enjoyed this view back in time. I was able to connect so many people and past occurrences from earlier books and get a better understanding of the whole Mace Treasure history. I'm still struggling to like Peri Jean. I don't remember disliking her so much in the first few books. It seems that with the last two books (5 & 6) we've seem more of the negative side of her personality. They are completely understandable especially after seeing how she was treated in high school. It's the ghosty paranormal bits that keep me coming back for more.
Mama's SS Completion Post
Spot: 60
Book: The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo 4* ✔️ 11/3/2020
Author: Kerrigan Byrne
Pages: 384 pages
Qualifications: #6 Victorian Rebels
Review ~
It was a 4-star for me. I really liked it so much better than the last 2,
That's the only reason I took off the star was that she was really wordy. I do hope she realizes that word count necessarily a good book does not make.
I did really love his backstory. Actually, I loved hers too. Both were tortured & scarred outside & in. I Loved the whole pirate theme too. I wish Mortimer would have gotten more his due. But anyhoo, he was in a hurry. Lol
I will Def be continuing to read this author. I am interested in her spin-offs & am wondering if The Devil You Know series is completely new or a spin-off of some kind as well.
I will be done with my book tomorrow.
Completion Post: Week 7
Spot: 60
Book: Again the Magic
Pages: 409
Date Read: Nov 3
How it Fits: Wallflowers #0.5
Rating: ★★★★★
Review:
That was the last book in Wallflowers series I read (but truly the first). I was in the stoy. I've reed every page with curiosity, with attachment for every character. We don't have one evil character here (it is Aline father, but he is only in the first chapters). We have revange, but a sweet one. The love between the main character but also the secondary couple I liked, the family bond (brother and sisters). Reading it is making me to want to re-read the whole series. I've read the first book in this series in 2013 but still remember part of it.
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Completion Post - Week 7Spot: 60
Book: The Land: Raiders
Pages: 400
Date Read: 11/4
How if Fits: #6 in the Chaos Seed series
Rating: ★★★★
Review: I really enjoy this series. It's super fun and Richter is a pretty cool if not a goofy MC.
His magic skills, his dragon, his humour when the rest of the village doesn't understand a thing is super fun to witness.
The bigger the monsters, the bigger the prize.
This week we can have a point for:✸ Halloween Bonus: One point can be earned for reading a Horror/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy book for the roll on 10/30.
I will have my book finished by tonight.
Raluca wrote: "This week we can have a point for:✸ Halloween Bonus: One point can be earned for reading a Horror/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy book for the roll on 10/30."
My book was a paranormal book - ghosts
Mine was too Vampires but I finished it on Oct 29th. Does it still count?
Week 7 - Completion PostsNamita - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Carey - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Raluca - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Sunshine✰✰✰ - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Mamacita - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Karen - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Halloween bonus point
Completion Post - Week 7Space: 60
Book: Vampire Games by J.R. Rain 11/5/20
Pages: 206
How it Fits: Vampire for Hire, #6
Review:
I think this was my least favorite in the series so far. But I still gave it 4 stars. :-D
There wasn't much in the way of the supernatural. Just a plain old mystery. Sam is hired to find out the cause of death for a boxer who was knocked out and killed in the ring.
There are bits and pieces going on on the home front. Sam finds out her daughter has some special abilities herself, and with the events that happened with her son, Sam decides it's time to come clean and spill all her vampire secrets. Kingsley makes a big mistake but it's only briefly mentioned. Fang gets what he's always wanted and it changes his and Sam's relationship. We get a sneak peak at what makes a vampire. Remember what I said about werewolves? Verrrry Innnnntresting....
Week 8Previous Space: 60
Roll: 6 + 3 = 9
New Space: 69
Can read #6, #9, #69 or Alternate: 69. Title has a subtitle
Title has a subtitle? What does that mean?
Mamacita wrote: "Title has a subtitle? What does that mean?"I'll ask but I have no idea...
A title with a a subtitle would be likeFuriously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things
Duh!: The Stupid History of the Human Race
The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince
Selection Post - Week 8Space: 69
Book: Bite Marks by Jennifer Rardin
Pages: 336
How it Fits: Jaz Parks, #6
Selection Post - Week 8Space: 69
Book: Land Of Enchantment: New Mexico by Janet Dailey
Pages: 188
How it Fits: Alternate: 69. Title has a subtitle
Sunshine✰✰✰ wrote: "A title with a a subtitle would be likeFuriously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things
Duh!: The Stupid History of the Human Race
[book:The Beast Within: A Tale ..."
Ok, thanks! I don't think I've ever read a book with a subtitle...lol
Selection Post - Week 8Space 69
Mission: All In Nicole Edwards
Pages: 246
Finished:
Rating:
How It Fits: Alternate - 69. Title has a subtitle
I'm struggling to find a book that will fit this week. I'm not up to any more book 6s or 9s in my current series. So I'm searching for some series I can read out of order. I have a few picked out, but nothing's just jumping out at me like "read me now!". I'll let you all know what my selection is once I decide.
Carey wrote: "I'm struggling to find a book that will fit this week. I'm not up to any more book 6s or 9s in my current series. So I'm searching for some series I can read out of order. I have a few picked out, ..."I've been looking @ the 1000 dark nights books that fit the subtitle. I have book #6's but I'm trying to get my book to do double duty again if not triple duty. 🤣🤣🤣
The Bishop: A Tanglewood Novella&
8ve found aimw books that on GR they do not qualify but my books from Amazon do have subtitle. So I may Q&A question & see if they will accept that.
Kisses and Scandalhttps://smile.amazon.com/Kisses-Scand...
Carey wrote: "I'm struggling to find a book that will fit this week. I'm not up to any more book 6s or 9s in my current series. So I'm searching for some series I can read out of order. I have a few picked out, ..."Denise said she has a subtitle shelf so maybe check that one out too.
Mod
Nah, I only mentioned I had a few examples on my currently reading shelf. :)
Here's a list of books with subtitles though, maybe that helps:
Listopia - Subtitle
(There seem to be a few books on there that don't actually have subtitles, those won't count just because they happen to be on that list.)
Selection Post - Week 8Finally found something on my shelf that fits.
Space: 69
Book: Checkmate: This is Reckless by Kennedy Fox
Pages: 404
How it Fits: Has a subtitle
Denise wrote: "Karen ♐ wrote: "Denise said she has a subtitle shelf so maybe check that one out too."Nah, I only mentioned I had a few examples on my currently reading shelf. :)
Here's a list of books with sub..."
Sorry! I misunderstood...
I found a book that works for a couple other challenges so I switched.Selection Post - Week 8
Space: 69
Book: In the Roar by Milly Taiden
Pages: 196
How it Fits: Paranormal Dating Agency, #9
Completion Post - Week 8Space: 69
Book: In the Roar by Milly Taiden 11/7/20
Pages: 196
How it Fits: Paranormal Dating Agency, #9
Review
Like the previous books, this is a fluffy little afternoon delight. Alivia is tired of the losers shes meeting on dating sites. Karel needs to find a mate ASAP. Boom, Insta-Love. There's a little drama with a murder plot and some steamy sex scenes.
Week #8 ~Spot: 69 😜😜🤣
Book: Tempted By Fate
Author: Cynthia Eden
Pages: 387 pages
Qualifications: Book # 6 in Bad Things Series
If we decide to change our selection, do you want us to edit or strikethrough and repost?
Selection Post - Week 8Spot: 69
Book: Death Beside the Seaside
Pages: 378
How if Fits: #6 in the Lady Hardcastle Mysteries
Mamacita wrote: "If we decide to change our selection, do you want us to edit or strikethrough and repost?"I'm just concerned with your completion post so if you just post your new selection that's fine. I'm thinking of changing mine too.
Completion Post - Week 8Space 69
Mission: All In Nicole Edwards
Pages: 246
Finished: 11/9
Rating: 4.5 stars
How It Fits: Alternate - 69. Title has a subtitle
Review: I loved this book. Brantley is home after being medically discharged from the Navy Seals after an op went bad. Reese works for Travis who was in another series. In the meantime, Travis' daughter is kidnapped. From this point on, there is non stop action. I loved everything about this story although I have to admit I love all of this author's books.
Mama's SS Completion Post
Week #8 ~Spot: 69 😜😜🤣
Book: This Isn't Fair, Baby 5* ✔️ 11/9
Author: K. Webster
Pages: 199 pages
Qualifications: Book #6 in War & Peace Series
Review ~ O. M. G!!! This book was so damn good!
Part of me is wondering why I waited so long to read this book. However, the other part believes if I'd read this immediately after This Isn't You, Baby & This is Me, Baby, I know I would have still loved it. But maybe not as much as I did just now. I was just so done with the series by then. And yes this series does need to be read in order. I did not like Vee books #4 & #5.
Could not stand her character, Like at all. But this book, oh I loved her. She was perfect in this book! I think she became one of my favorite heroines in this whole series!
She even out ranked Hannah-crazy-pants. And boy was that bitch crazy!
I loved how this book had it all. It had the darkness, but with humor spread throughout two tone down some of the darkness. It had a very romantic hero that I just loved. It had the best revenge of all time. And I mean all time! And some of the best snarky banter! Now just 1 more to go. It's almost, This is the End, Baby!!!
Week 8 - Completion PostsNamita - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Carey - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Raluca - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Sunshine✰✰✰ - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Mamacita - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Karen - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Hey all just wanted to check in. I've been home sick all week and not been doing much reading. I just found out this morning it is Covid. So I'll be home at least until the middle of next week probably. I'm finally feeling better and reading again. I'm at about 40% with my book and hope to have my review posted by tomorrow. But didn't want you all to think I'd dropped off the face of the planet.
Carey wrote: "Hey all just wanted to check in. I've been home sick all week and not been doing much reading. I just found out this morning it is Covid. So I'll be home at least until the middle of next week prob..."Oh no...so sorry you're sick, Carey. Hope you get better soon.
Completion Post - Week 8Spot: 69
Book: Death Beside the Seaside
Pages: 378
How if Fits: #6 in the Lady Hardcastle Mysteries
Rating: ★★★★
Review: Lady Hardcastle and her companion are an absolute delight to read about. They are good, deadly as well. Set in England in a quaint village it's simply a joy to read. Good mysteries and lots shenanigans. Love it.
Carey wrote: "Hey all just wanted to check in. I've been home sick all week and not been doing much reading. I just found out this morning it is Covid. So I'll be home at least until the middle of next week prob..."Take care Carey. Hope you feel better.
Spot: 69
Book: Checkmate: This is Reckless by Kennedy Fox
Pages: 404
How it fits: Has a subtitle
Rating: 2 Stars
Review: The cliffhanger at the end of this book has ruined it for me. I was enjoying the book and now the cliffhanger is all I can think about. Don't think I'll be continuing the series.
I literally just wanted to put "WTF" for my review. But I refrained. I HATE cliffhangers!
Carey wrote: "Spot: 69
Book: Checkmate: This is Reckless by Kennedy Fox
Pages: 404
How it fits: Has a subtitle
Rating: 2 Stars
Review: The cliffhanger at the end of this book ..."
So sorry the CH ruined the book for you. I hate when I don't know it's a CH too.
Sad thing is I probably would have rated it a 4 before the cliffhanger. It was one of those that turn you against a character too. Also, this was my first book by this author duo and now I'm not so sure I'm willing to try any others.
I'm sorry I'm late with the review. It was a hard week 😞.Soon I will add it, in maximum 2 hours
Completion Post: Week 8Spot: 69
Book: Land Of Enchantment: New Mexico
Pages: 188
Date Read: Nov 13
How it Fits: Alternate: 69. Title has a subtitle
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Review:
Diana and Lije, a model and a cowboy. A insta-love turned in a marriage and the problems of a hurried marriage. They move to New Mexico, his ranch, everything is new for Diana and she tries hard to adapt.
Has a shot appearance Cord Harris, the hero from book 1 and 4 and his wife and their 1 year child. (Reading book 4 before this scene is a little strange 😁)
Per total I liked the book, but isn't a memorable one, I bet in a short time I'll forget it.
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Can't believe we rolled a 12!Team 2: To Reading and Beyond!
Week 9
Previous Space: 69
Roll: 6 + 6 = 12
New Space: 81
Can read a #1, #8, #81 or Alternate: 81. Title 'C'
I know but damn. I needed to read a #7.
Whoops! I was going to read a 7 also!
Karen ♐ wrote: "Whoops! I was going to read a 7 also!"Maybe we can work it in somehow soon. Lol
Mamacita wrote: "Karen ♐ wrote: "Whoops! I was going to read a 7 also!"Maybe we can work it in somehow soon. Lol"
Hopefully the next roll! Lol
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Spot: 60
Book: Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas
Pages: 409
How it Fits: Wallflowers #0.5