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R11: Team #9 ~ Notorious Nine ~
Deidre wrote: "I'm going to read Succubus Revealed 
which I've had since 2011, but just never read. I thought the others were funny and not bad, but just didn't..."I loved this book!
Deidre wrote: "Lisa P wrote: "Deidre hope your friend is doing well...safe travels to you!"I talked to him just now. He doesn't sound really happy, but will definately be there through the weekend, so I have a ..."
Hope your week gets better :)
Deidre I hope your week finally starts looking up :)
Week 2 Shelf - Demons
Read - 2/26/15
Book -
Jacob by Jacquelyn FrankRating - 4 1/2 Stars
I am not sure why I waited so long to pick up this series. I am so glad I finally did though because it reminded me why I love PNR so much. Frank done a great job weaving world building, amazing characters and entertaining storytelling into this wonderful book. Bella has got to be one of my favorite Heroines in a LONG time. She is spunky, funny and takes no crap for anyone. Jacob is a great Alpha male with a big old soft heart and I couldn't get enough of them. I also loved how the story set up for the next book and I can't wait to read more from this world. I will definitely be adding Jacquelyn Frank to my Authors radar from now on.
Jamie wrote: "Week 2 Shelf - Demons
Read - 2/26/15
Book -
Jacob by Jacquelyn FrankRating - 4 1/2 Stars
I am not sure why I waited so long to pick up this series. I am ..."
Sounds promising! I think I'll add this one.
Shelf : Demonsread : 2/28/15
Book : Succubus Revealed
Rating: ***1/2
I enjoyed this . Sorry that it was the last in the series. Georgina was up to her usual tricks. The story was a bit sad in terms of who her friends weren't, but a major happy ending was nice.
A nice, light read. I liked this whole series.
Oh darn, Domsday Bunnies have already requested their Demon stamp and have pulled ahead of us!! But we are the Notorious Nine and I have faith that we will prevail..lol
Shelf: Demons
Finished: 3/1/15
Rate: 4 stars
Review: This book opened up with a bang and never let up. Lon and Cady are fighting for their lives against a demon knack that is above and beyond anything they have ever seen before; while at the same time discovering more about Cady's ever increasing powers. This third book in the series is just another great continuation of the characters and storyline from the first two. Lon and Cady's relationship continues to grow and strengthen. (It is great to see such a mature, honest, and caring couple for a change). Lon's son Jupe is his ever lovable, quirky self again in this story, and it is wonderful to see his bond with Cady growing. He brings out her maternal instincts for sure, and they have a very caring relationship. We also get to meet more of the family (Lon's mother-in-law Rose, sister-in-law Adella, and Jupe's mother Yvonne) and learn a little more about the family dynamics. The best part of this story for me was discovering along with Cady, her intense new powers, and trying to figure out what? and why? they are. The worst part of this story is that it leaves you on a terrible cliffhanger. Nothing is wrapped up here at the end and we must read the next book to find out how things all turn out. (Which, of course I will be doing in the very near future)!
Jamie wrote: "Oh darn, Domsday Bunnies have already requested their Demon stamp and have pulled ahead of us!! But we are the Notorious Nine and I have faith that we will prevail..lol"Hehehe! We be speedy! Admire your faith, but...well. (And don't even try to pull any fable parallels. Just not relevant.)
*grin*
On another note...I've been on a series re-read binge (for the past 6 months or so...instead of having to pick a new book every few days, just pick a series and don't have to worry about decisions for awhile...another reason to love the "directed" reading of BINGO when RL is absolutely insane). I think I may give Georgina a reread! Had "forgotten" about it, but liked it.
Shelf: Demons
3/1/15
★★★★☆
I've been waiting to read Reaver's book foreeeeeeeeeeever.
The first half was a little boring. I would have liked for them to have gotten out of Shouel a bit earlier. The rescue, then getting caught and then getting away seemed to drag on.
Other than that I loved it! Harvester and Reaver have always had great scenes together. Here they're still just as snarky, but only hotter.
I totally wasn't expecting that ending. I'm definitely looking forward to the next one.
Great job, ladies!!Week 2 ~ Demons
Deidre: Succubus Revealed 2/18/15 ★★★½☆ Review
Lisa P: Binding the Shadows 3/1/15 ★★★★☆ Review
Breann: Reaver 3/1/15 ★★★★☆ Review
Jamie: Jacob 2/26/15 ★★★★½ Review
CONGRATULATIONS, Notorious Nine!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'demons'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congrats Niners!
So what are you all reading while waiting for the next shelf to be called?I am reading
for my action/adventure group's monthly group read.
I read a couple yesterday. 
it was fun 
this is the definition of 'don't judge a book by it's cover'. Seriously, ugly cover is ugly. It was a reread for me, one of the cutest books ever.I want to read
next. I loved the other book I read by him.
Oh great. I have to locate a green/teal cover on my black and white Kindle. Phooey. guess I'll be FORCED to buy a new book..,
Deidre, can you use a computer to check your shelves and then just read it on the b&w kindle?Of course, I would never FORCE you to NOT buy a new book .......
I think I will read
Deidre wrote: "Oh great. I have to locate a green/teal cover on my black and white Kindle. Phooey. guess I'll be FORCED to buy a new book..,"
Deidre, you can list a few of your books here and we can check them for you :)
So. Many. Choices.
or
or
All teal/green, yeah?
I'm going to be boring and read again the next book in my series
It fits the category and the last book finished on such a cliffhanger, that I really need to read this. It was already approved on the main discussion thread.
Breann
No
Yes
Yes
Snowed in today...maybe I'll get some reading done :)
I think I'm going to read
Not one of my original choices (of course) :)
Sorry. I'm switching to Swimming Without a Net
which I picked up at the used book store this morning.
I think I'm going to DNF Rock Addiction. I'm going to read
I'm hoping to start my book tonight, but we're headed to the beach for a couple days. I don't know how much reading time I'll have :) I'll be home Wednesday, so I don't think I'll get the thread updated until then.
Shelf: Green/Teal Cover
Finished: 3/7/15
Rate: 4 stars
Review: This is the final book in the Arcadia Bell series and picks up where the last one left off. Lots more action and intrigue, with never a dull moment. I am sad to see it go. I think there was so much more that could have been discovered in this unique world. However, the book wraps everything up pretty well, and ends with a nice epilogue to tie it all together.
Week 3 Shelf - Green/Teal Cover
Read - 3/9/15
Book -
Broken Dove by Kristen AshleyRating - 4 Stars
Kristen Ashely never disappoints me!! Broken Dove was another amazing story that captivates you from the very beginning and doesn't let go until well after you have finished the book. Maddie is a great character and although I wanted to strangle Apollo a few times he grew on me by the middle of the book. I hope to get more books from this series because it is one of my favorites of hers.
Jamie ~ Alpha Obsessed wrote: "This weeks shelf is Paranormal Romance Shelf "Sweet! Lots o' goodies on that shelf :)
Just got home from our short vaycay. I'll get things updated and such later tonight. I should get my book from last week finished tonight, as well.
For Paranormal Romance Shelf I am going to read
And welcome back Breann...hope you had a nice vacation!
Shelf: Green/teal cover
3/11/14
★★★★★
This might be my favorite in the series so far. The mystery was great. Julianna was seriously deranged and I couldn't wait for Eve to give her what she deserved.
I not only loved the mystery, but really every part of this book.
We got to meet Peabody's parents, who are just such a delight. Eve made huge steps in moving forward from her past. And there were some scenes between her and Roarke that brought me to tears.
Not to mention McNab and She-body! *dies*
Sorry all, I am back and posting my review of last weeks. then will find one for this week.
Breann wrote: "I'm going to read 
"That one is on my TBR list...sounds good!
Book: Swimming Without a Net
Shelf: Green/teal cover
read: 3/11/15
rating: *
I hated this. I was sorry I switched to it after finding it at the used book store. The story line was dumb, I hated Ms. Mermaid. I had forgotten why I was bored with book 1. Fred is not funny nor is she a character one can care about.
Davidson's series about Queen Betsy was kind of funny, and not boring. This was a struggle to finish. Characters were one dimensional, although the story setting is different than most. But it's like the author just wanted to pump it out, and I can't recommend it to anyone.
okay, for paranormal romance I'm going to read
Dragon JusticeI needed something better than Swimming, and although this only has a limited following, I really like Laura Anne Gilman. So I'm off to finding it!
Yay that should be all for our Green/Teal stamp right?
Jamie ~ Alpha Obsessed wrote: "Yay that should be all for our Green/Teal stamp right?"Yup! :D
Week 3 ~ Cover Green/Teal
Deidre: Swimming Without a Net 3.11 ★☆☆☆☆ Review
Lisa P: Banishing the Dark 3/7/14 ★★★★☆ Review
Breann: Reunion in Death 3/11/14 ★★★★★ Review
Jamie: Broken Dove 3/9/14 ★★★★☆ Review
Deidre wrote: "Book: Swimming Without a Net Shelf: Green/teal cover
read: 3/11/15
rating: *
I hated this. I was sorry I switched to it after finding it at..."
Bummer! :/
Hopefully, this week's book will be better for you :)
Book: Dragon Justice
Shelf: Paranormal Romance
Read: 3/13/15
Rating: ***½
Once again, Laura Anne Gilman meanly ends a series. What's with this? Look at all the series that go on forever, until you want to run screaming because you don't have book 4, and now the author put out book 12.
But not Ms. Gilman, no, she cuts you off at the pass, every time.
This series is slightly related to The Retrievers, which she cruelly ended at book 6. There are overlapping characters, but the Retrievers always seemed darker, and more serious than this one, which is the Paranormal Scene Investigators. Boy, was I wrong. She really let's you have it in this one. AND JUST LIKE THE ILONA ANDREWS BOOK I REVIEWED, SHE KILLS SOMEONE MAJOR!!!!! No fair, this was supposed to be light-hearted!
The characters belong to PUPI (Private, Unaffiliated Paranormal Investigations). Now see, with a cute name like puppies, it has to be light-hearted. Not. I don't think I'm giving away the book to say that FINALLY Ben and Bonnie get together, but it is so low-key, you might miss it. Not hot and heavy, another surprise.
The plot involves a person or thing running around vivisecting "talents" who are the human magic types. There are also fatae, who are magic, but don't use it, like dragons, trolls, piskies, etc.
This series requires that you read it in order, too much will be missed. The author's world building is complex, and without reading it in order, you will become lost.
Although I liked this book, it is 3 ½ stars because about 2/3rds of the way through, the plot lines got tangled and confusing. Too many subplots, and then everything wrapped up too fast.
(view spoiler)
I was kind of confused at the end, and thus not so many stars. Do not go into this book thinking it's a light, fluffy paranormal romancy thing, as the first 3 would have you believe. Nope, POW, she goes after everyone. (view spoiler)
Not that I'm whining, (okay, I'm whining) but our shelves are all over the card, while team 13, the evil bimbos, or something like that ;-) will only need ONE more!
Lisa P wrote: "Breann wrote: "I'm going to read "That one is on my TBR list...sounds good!"
I started it this morning. It's pretty good so far!
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I talked to him just now. He doesn't sound really happy, but will definately be there through the weekend, so I have a day or two before leaving. Which is good since yesterday consisted of Monday, all day long. Meaning that I accomplished zip. Today wasn't much better.
After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar say WTF. And it's that kind of week!