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Week 5 | Spot # 38
Cover Up by L.A. Witt
320p
(Skin Deep Inc. #3)
Read: 2/20/22
Rating : 3 stars
Review
I haven't read anything by this author in the last two years and for the past 3 days I read 2 new to me books by them. While I like the first this one felt more the same as the last book. I was kind of bored. There was excess amount of imitate scenes and I just become de interested mid way through. Overall, It was an okay read.
Completion PostSpot #: 38
Murder at the Ice Ball by Leighann Dobbs
Pages: 280
How it Fits: Lady Katherine Regency Matchmaker #3
Date Read: 2/20/22
Rating: ✶✶✶1/2
Review: A fun historical, cozy mystery. Lady Katherine is a matchmaker that spends most of her time investigating murder. And she always gets her murderer, usually with little effort. 🙂 The series is cute, sometimes silly. But I do enjoy it.
I'm still deciding I have a couple of 3's I want to finish this month.
Completion PostSpot #: 38
Good Boy
Jayda Marx
(Secret Desires #3)
236 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Finished 22/2
This was so Good
Blake and Zack together was so Sweet and i Loved THE puppy play and when he played with Franklin and ollie My heart just melted if you like sugarsweet romance with a kink i can totally recomend this series and hats off to jayda marx
COMPLETION POSTSpot 38
Destruction's Ascent by T.A. White
507 Pages
Date Read: 2/23
Rating: 3/5 Stars
Review: There are things that are still driving me crazy about this series. Mostly the person Tate was in her past is SO VASTLY different then who she is now. In the here and now she's kind of a pushover. It also really bothers me that no one tells her anything (cough RYU) and then she runs off rashly and ends up in trouble over and over again. Still I LOVE the secondary characters and I enjoyed the mystery in this one. I will definitely finish this series but I liked her Broken Lands series more.
Bonus Point: One point can be earned for reading a book with >500 pages.
Selection poste #6 spot 38Book:
( Deadly Kisses )How it fits( Deadly serirs #8 )
Pages ( 464 )
Read ( Feb 18-19 )
Rated 5 stars
Review:
I loved this book the ahthor kept the action moving from one scene to the other. There were also multiple storylines and this what made the story so enjoyable because the tension just builds and you as the reader what to know what will happen next. Throughout the book we get an insight into the P.I and her fiance as well as some of their families.
Spot: 38Book:
by Michele PackardDate read: 2/24/22
Pages: 171
How it fits: Matti Baker #3
Review: Overall, this third Matti Baker installment was just confusing. I didn't understand a lot of it. Some parts went too fast (similar to what I've experienced with the prior two books as well). Things jumped around a lot, and the "truth" was even more convoluted.
Team9 Adventures in BooklandWeek 5: Spot 38
Celia: Completion Post
Danielle: Completion Post
Emeli: Completion Post
Geri: Completion Post
Joeera: Completion Post
Taya: Completion Post
Bonus Point: One point can be earned for reading a book with >500 pages.
Roll: 5 + 3 +8Previous Spot: 38
Current Spot: 46
Can Read:
#4 in series
#6 in series
Task: 46. Cover: Yellow/Gold
I will be reading
This will qualify me for reading an entire series start to finish :)
I Will Read
I'll either read
for a #6 or
for yellow/gold coverETA putting my options so I don't have to search for them later
or 2 above
I'm trying to justify buying
to complete the three books in a series one (works for this round book #4 and I used the last 2 for spot 23 and 38). I've felt kind of meh about this series so idk but it's 4.99 on Amazon. Thoughts? I guess I could borrow buy it since I will finish it within the week.
Celia wrote: "I'm trying to justify buying to complete the three books in a series one (works for this round book #4 and I used the last 2 for spot 23 and 38). I've felt ..."I take it you don't have KU - it's loanable so if you can find someone that owns it they can lend it to you. I looked to see if I borrowed from KU if I could lend it but it won't let you do that.
Danielle Gypsy Soul wrote: "Celia wrote: "I'm trying to justify buying to complete the three books in a series one (works for this round book #4 and I used the last 2 for spot 23 and 3..."Yeah I've been reluctant to use KU because I don't want another Amazon subscription, they're getting enough money from me already. I'll figure it out. I could potentially borrow-buy it and return it within the week, but more than likely I'll just read something else and maybe get to it for another #4 if we get another one.
Spot: 46Book:
by Natalie BabbittDate read: 2/28/22
Pages: 148
How it fits: yellow cover
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: I will admit I'm currently very conflicted about this one. As a reader, it's still an old favorite, and I don't want to give it up. As a teacher, I'm not sure if I can use it in my future classroom without a lot of discussion, and I don't think it would necessarily be appropriate for the grade level I want to teach.
Completion PostSpot #: 46
The Duke by Kerrigan Byrne
Pages: 385
How it Fits: Victorian Rebels #4
Date Read: 3/1/22
Rating: ✶✶✶1/2
Review: After one hot night, it takes years for Imogen and the Duke of Trenwyth to get together. Once they did, they made good sparring partners and lovers. There was also a murder mystery keeping things interesting. This was a historical romance with a lot of emotion and heat.
Completion PostSpot #: 46
Headcase
Onley James
(Necessary Evils #4)
305 pages
Finished 2/3
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Bonus
✸ One point can be earned for reading three or more books in a series.
Omg this was The darkest one yet and i Loved it Asa and zane were perfect together and THE Steam level was off THE charts and now i cant wait for Felix and avis Book so hats off to onley james
COOMPLETION POSTSpot: 46
Headcase by Onley James
Pages: 305
Date Read: 3/2
Rating: 3.5 (Rounded up to 4)
Review: So this series is highly entertaining but I do admit each book is VERY similar to the previous books. I think I was just a tiny bit disappointed with this one is that I wanted more interactions between Asa and Avi. Despite both those things I really did like this book and I'm looking forward to the next book when it's published.
BONUS: Finished a series. Read books 1 -4 (all published books) in this series and used for this challenge.
Team9 Adventures in BooklandWeek 6: Spot 46
Celia: Completion Post
Danielle: Completion Post
Emeli: Completion Post
Geri: Completion Post
Joeera: Completion Post
Taya: Completion Post
Bonus: starting and finishing a series (Danielle), reading three or more books in a series (Emeli)
Selection post #7 spot #46Book:
( Tbe Duke's Captive )Pafes ( 384 )
How it fits: ( Winter Garden #4 )
R ated:5 stars
Read ( Feb 27-28 )
Review:
This was such an, intense, intriguing, sexy, dangerous, and dark game of cat and mouse. The development of the characters was excellent and i felt that the emotions were raw and intense. This story was not only about passion, but hatered, obsession, and revenge.
completion post - 3/3
roll 7 | spot 46
Redemption by Stormy Glenn
How it fits: (True Blood Mate #4)
143 p
3 stars
review
This was a quick one. What can I say? I liked these types of books ten years ago. In 2022, it is alright. I felt no connection in the relationship, and they had many serious events and everything is glossed over because they were mates and in love.
Week 7: Roll 5 + 5Previous Spot: 46
Current Spot: 56
Can Read
#5 in series
#6 in series
Task: 56. Author uses a pseudonym
For this roll i Will Read
(One of Those Days #5)
Completion PostSpot #: 56
Dr. Strange Beard by Penny Reid
Pages: 398
How it Fits: Winston Brothers #5
Date Read: 3/6/22
Rating: ✶✶✶✶1/2
Review: I really enjoy this series. I find myself grinning and chuckling a lot. Simone and Roscoe made a good couple. In this book, Big Bad Dad, Darrell, shows up. So there was a bit of mystery, since Simone, an undercover agent, was investigating murders and following Darrell. There was plenty of emotion, heat, mystery and humor. Perfect for me!
Completion PostSpot #: 56
(One of Those Days #5)
A Whipped Cream Kind of Day
M.A. Innes
227 pages
Finished 8/3
⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was a really Good daddy/Little romance and i Loved remy he was just adorable and i Loved the fact that it was a slowburn romance which is unusual for this kind of romance so all in all a really Good romance that made me smile
Selection post #8 Spot #56BOOk:
( Devil takes a bride )Pages ( 469 )
How it fits ( Knight Miscellany #5 )
Read ( March 4-5 )
Rated ( 5 stars )
Review:
This was one of the best book l have read so for. I love when a good story has a lot of surprises and this was packed full with the . I l9ve that they went through all the trails not just zs a couple but separately as well. That just made the love that they felt for each other that much more stronger.
Is it possible that I can use the free pass this week? I've had a really bad week and I haven't started reading anything, so I don't think I'll have anything finished in time. I may be able to figure something out, but I'm not sure.
Roll 8 | Spot: 56 - Completion Post 3/10
When Whiskey Stops Working by Aria Grace, 216p/gr
(Mile High Romance #6)
review:
I've decided I don't like this one. I felt no connection between the MCs. The serious bit was stuff near the end of the books. It felt pretty minor because after all, that heavy conversation is impeding the couple from having a happy ending. (2 stars)
Week 7Spot 56
Book: Texas Charm by Lyn Gala
Pages: 202
Series: #6 in Aberrant Magic
Rating: 3.5 Stars rounded up
Review: I enjoyed this book but it wasn't what I was expecting. The story had a lot more of a non-magical mystery they were trying to solve and the shaman stuff took a backseat. I liked the MC's but not as much as others in this series and although we got a tiny bit of the DC gang not much. It left some open issues so I imagine this isn't the last we will see of these guys.
Team9 Adventures in BooklandWeek 7: Spot 56
Celia: Using Free Pass
Danielle: Completion Post
Emeli: Completion Post
Geri: Completion Post
Joeera: Completion Post
Taya: Completion Post
Week 8Current Spot: 56
Roll: 5 + 1 +6
New Spot: 62
Completion PostSpot #: 62
Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum
Pages: 307
How it Fits: Seaside Knitters Society Mystery #2
Date Read: 3/13/22
Rating: ✶✶✶
Review: I like this cozy mystery series. But I think it’s mostly because I’d like to visit this quaint, seaside, artsy town. LOL The mystery was interesting. But the resolution could have been much more exciting. That’s why I gave this only 3 stars.
I'll read either
,
, or
- North America OR potentially
- #6
COMPLETION POSTSpot: 62
Book: Tempting Tate
Pages: 154
How it Fits: #2 in Copper Creek Shifters
Date Read: 3/13
Rating: 3 Stars
Review: This is just an okay series for me - it's the instant lust connection from fated mates and nothing original but it isn't bad. There is a mystery in this book that isn't completely solved so a small cliffhanger. While I don't love this series it's good enough I'll continue it.
Spot: 62Book:
by Elizabeth AcevedoDate read: 3/13/22
Pages: 432
How it fits: Set in New York, US and in the Dominican Republic (both in North America)
Rating: 5 stars
Review: OK I loved that this was kind of like You Have a Match but with more culture, and/or like Tokyo Ever After with two perspectives. I loved the way Camino and Yahaira were both introduced as main characters and equal players. This is the first dual (or more) POV novel where I didn't start off rooting for one character over another, and where there were truly no useless POVs.
I'm going to be out of town from tomorrow through Sunday. I can do a completion post/new roll on Friday but it won't be until early afternoon. If we all finish earlier and someone else wants to do the completion post/check in and new roll I'm fine with that.
COMPLETION POSTSpot: 62
Model for the Mob: A Steamy Standalone Instalove Romance
Flora Ferrari
202 pages
Finished 16/3
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Set in USA = North America
This is Comfort reading for me and i Loved it it was scorching hot with a Splash of action all rolled Up into a perfect combo plus i Love a Good mob romance so yet another Great Book from Flora ferrari
Danielle Gypsy Soul wrote: "I'm going to be out of town from tomorrow through Sunday. I can do a completion post/new roll on Friday but it won't be until early afternoon. If we all finish earlier and someone else wants to do ..."I’ll do the completion post and dice roll, when everyone has finished. Have a good time! 🙂
Week 8 Tracking Post Spot 62
✔️Celia’s Review Post
✔️Danielle’s Review Post
✔️Emeli’s Review Post
✔️Geri’s Review Post
✔️Joeera’s Review Post
✔️Taya’s Review Post
Selection post #9 spot #62Book:
( Shadowed )How it fits ( Dark Protectors #6 )
Pages ( 274 )
Read ( March 11-12 )
Rated 5 stars
Revidw:
I loved this book it was fast paced high intensity, sexy, hot, funny, and heartbreaking all paced into this one story.I laughed at certain times while reading this story. The Kayrs brother's look after their own, even if it means they beat the crap out of each other
When Forever Ended by Cara Dee, 183p
(Camassia Cove Universe #2)
3/18
4 stars
Review
I surprisingly read this book quickly. I like that Will's depression wasn't magically cured because he reconnected with his first love. I do wish there bit more background on Kelly but I enjoyed Will and Kelly reconnection.
Week 8Current Spot: 62
Dice Roll: 5 + 5 = 10
New Spot: 72
Alternate: Romance
I hope to finish my book
(tagged romance 2x) by the end of the week but if you don't hear from me by Thursday mid afternoon please message me, it's a long one and a little slow going so I might have to find a short one to supplement if this doesn't work.
Completion PostSpot #: 72
The Deepest of Secrets by Kelley Armstrong
Pages: 341
How it Fits: Rockton #7
Date Read: 3/20/22
Rating: ✶✶✶
Review: The town of Rockton has always been a colorful, crazy place to be. This was no exception. But this time it felt too manic with Casey’s investigation. But the ending really has me wondering about the future of this series.
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