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SELECTION POSTHard shelf, so jumping into an unknown fantasy/magic bit.
A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet
Shelved 3 times as Swoon Worthy
#page: 441
That's a good one Judithe!
I really enjoyed it! What a fun find!
Judithe wrote: "I really enjoyed it! What a fun find!"Yay!
Completion PostShelf: Urban Fantasy
Lover Unveiled by J.R. Ward
Pages: 509
Date Finished: 3/17/2022
Rating: 5 Stars
Review:
What happens when you are willing to risk everything to save your only family member left. It does not matter whose live you will put in danger, even your own. Luckily she has someone who is willing to risk everything in order help her with her crazy. But will she make the right decision when she has to give up everything or save the unsavable.
COMPLETION POSTA Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet
Shelved 3 times as Swoon Worthy
#page: 441
Shelf #7 ~ 16 Mar 22: Swoon Worthy
Date finished: 03/21/22 (month/day/year)
Rating: ★★★★☆
Thoughts:
This is a new to me author and series...and it took a bit of digging to find it on the list.
I really enjoyed it! The familiar gods are in a unique world, and heroine Cat has an interesting relationship with them. Her story (past, future prediction) slowly unwinds, but the story isn't slow at all. It starts with attracting a warlord's attention, which Cat is NOT happy about, an abduction, and a new life/moving into her destiny.
This is a trilogy, and I've already checked out the next book (I love belonging to an English digital library!!! It's so great to find new books and authors to love.)
Hmm...my order in my post switched around a bit. I'll tidy it up/make it more uniform later (or just be more careful for the next book!)Looking forward to shelf day!
Shelf #8 ~ 23 Mar 22: Kindle FreebieKindle Freebie (+ SOS' freebie discussion thread)
sorry been MIA, having Internet issues, hopefully will be fixed soon
Selection PostShelf #8: Kindle Freebie
Vampire Vacation by C.J. Ellisson
Message #41 on SOS' freebie discussion thread
313 pages
**Thanks, Sandra!**
Judithe wrote: "Selection PostShelf #8: Kindle Freebie
Vampire Vacation by C.J. Ellisson
Message #41 on SOS' freebie discussion thread
313 p..."
:D LOL
Completion PostShelf: 7 Swoon Worthy
Sweet Addiction by J. Daniels
Pages: 289
Date Finished: 3/24/2022
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
Dylan is just looking for a hook up and meets Reese at a wedding and have a unforgettable encounter. Reese plays her game until he wants more but will he be able to get what he wants or will her listening behind closed doors destroy what she thought they had. This book is hot and full of crazy characters.
Completion PostShelf #7: Swoon Worthy
Replaced with an alternate choice option: Book by an Author with F, M or T in first or last name
Sherakeren's First Date by Susan Trombley
# pages: 314
Date finished: 03/25/22 (month/day/year)
Rating: ★★★★☆
Susan Trombley is an author that I like to read for her monster romance. She has a way of writing bug alien romance lovable. The problem common to many self published author is a solid editing and this author is no exception.
Nevertheless she has a way of writing interesting stories within the constrains of scifi romance centering on character and relationship development.
This offering is darker and more in tune with the previous Into the deadfall series....Children of the deadfall is a spin-off. It was a good choice to divide Valerie's story in three books so all her mates have their own story to tell and the time to unfold.
So excited for Friak's book because this character was introduced in another of her series and hope for an epic villain redeem.
CONGRATULATIONS, Dalgona Candies!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'UF'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congratulations on the stamp Sweet Treats!
Completion PostShelf: Kindle Freebie
Royal Savage by Victoria Ashley
Pages: 312
Finished: 3/29/2022
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
Royal no longer thinks his life is worth living and he is just making it to the next day. Avalon appears in his life and he wants and needs her but does not know if he is deserving her. He has had his world torn apart and thinks that he is no longer worthy but she shows him that he is worth loving and that he can love again. It takes her to bring him back from his darkness especially when he learns that the people he thought he should be able to trust did the most harm.
I should review my Kindle freebie book before the weekend.Don’t know yet what I’ll be reading for this week shelf.
Edit: reading for Paranormal Romance shelf
I Married A Merman by Regine Abel
Shelved 3 times
264 Pages
COMPLETION POSTShelf #8: Kindle Freebie
Vampire Vacation by C.J. Ellisson
313 pages
Message #41 on SOS' freebie discussion thread
Date finished: 03/27/22 (month/day/year)
Rating: ★★★★☆
Thoughts:
This was a fun mystery. Vampires like to get away from it all as well, and Vivian, who has gone by various names in the past, is running a resort in the very chilly wilds of Alaska. A stranger is found dead in a soon-to-be-occupied guest room, ruining the carpet and causing all sorts of problems.
This is the start of the series, and has been revised from the first published version (according to the author). The vampire lore was familiar, with some small twists and jabs at other imaginings of vampires. The characters and their interaction are interesting, and frequently a bit humorous. The conclusion was also satisfying and danger tinged.
I want to see where this series goes.
Selection PostShelf #9 ~ 30 Mar 22: Paranormal Romance
Breath of Fire by Amanda Bouchet
Shelved 84 times
448 pages
Whee! Continuing a series I started thanks to SOS Bingo!
CONGRATULATIONS, Dalgona Candies!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'swoon worthy'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Seems that Bingo is over because Team 4 won. It was nice reading along with you two and putting a dent in that to-be-read pile of mine.
Completion PostShelf #8: Kindle Freebie
Possessed by Tana Stone
Shelved once
276 pages
Date finished: 03/27/22 (month/day/year)
Rating: ★★★☆☆
I found the plot a bit too generic and character development left a bit to be desired. The heroine was quite immature even if she was sheltered by her sister...there is no excuse for how unprepared for life she was in general.
The barbarian hero was not convincing either so the overall story fell flat for me.
Congratulations on the stamp Sweet Treats!
Oh my! I completely missed that! But congrats to them!
COMPLETION POSTWhee! Continuing a series I started thanks to SOS Bingo!
Shelf #9 ~ 30 Mar 22: Paranormal Romance
Breath of Fire by Amanda Bouchet
Shelved 84 times
448 pages
Date finished: 4/2/22 (month/day/year)
Rating: ★★★★☆
Thoughts:
The second book in this trilogy got off to a rather gut-wrenching start...and proved once again that clear communication is vital to a good relationship (but, that would spoil the stories, wouldn't it? Though it would be preferable in RL...)
"Cat" Catalia Fisa's true identity is out, and it takes a bit to find a balance, but she and Griffen have a mutual goal, with the Gods apparently backing them.
There are battles and mayhem, laughter & snark, wonderful romance and a satisfying end...that also makes you want to jump right in to the final book of the trilogy. Which I did.
I enjoyed it very much, and am pleased again to be introduced to new2me books & authors thanks to Bingo.
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Shelf #6: Urban Fantasy (+ SOS' UF & SOS' UF w/romantic elements)
Crowbones by Anne Bishop
Shelved 73 times as Urban Fantasy
#page: 384
Date finished: 03/14/22 (month/day/year)
Rating: ★★★★★
Thoughts:
This is one of my most anticipated reads of the year...I re-read the previous books in February, and just couldn't wait to get my hands on Crowbones. It absolutely did not disappoint.
Anne Bishop's books have depth and nuance. There are interesting shifts in perspectives, rich characterization and fascinating plots. (Yeah, I love her work!) One of the things I loved most about this one was the catch-up with characters. The first two novels of The Others focused on different sets of people, so I was thrilled to see how Vicki was doing, and loved the overlap with a character from Bennett, as well as some cameos from the Courtyard.
Anne Bishop's books remain firmly on my auto-pre-order list, and I can't wait for the next books.