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I've read a few but they may be bonus picks - I haven't been through my lists to work out which is which ;)

Breann - Ceremony in Death | J.D. Robb 04/13/15 ★★★★★
It's always a pleasure to read a book about Eve and Roarke. This was no difference. I..."
I feel the same way about the Sookie Stackhouse books Anita - they are a fun easy read; completely light-hearted :)

This one was picked by Rebecca ★★★

This book was about family, friends and love. That you can found someone that you want to spend your all live with, in the places where you didn't expects to found him or her.
And 7th!!!

It was okay. But I liked more more books about her parents, uncle and aunts.




Quick easy read. Didn't like it as much as the previous books in the series but it was only a short catch up with characters from a previous book. Picked by Katie

I love this series & can't wait for the next book to be released. Picked by Nichole

I did enjoyed this book even if the hero was supposed to be a Harley riding bad boy the more sweet than bad & was never seen riding a Harley. :) Picked by Donna

I really like this series. I would say this has been my favourite so far, can't wait to read more of the Sullivans. Picked by LaurLa

This one was just ok for me. Quick easy read. I would give the next book in the series a go but not in any hurry. Pick by Preethi

Love Slave for Two: Reckoning - 2.5 stars - as much as I like TD, this series was just dragged out a bit too much - the romance stuff was hot, but the suspense portion was ehhh...
Stealing Home - 3.5 stars - cute baseball romance - loved the catcher and the theme - i'm intrigued enough to maybe continue the series

Rebecca -The Marine Cowboy by Heather Long ★ ★ ★ ★ I really enjoyed the chemistry between Sheri and A.J. I hope to see more of them later on in the series.


And this one was picked by Ezinwanyi ★★★★★

Now I just hope that I will not go back to my addiction to this author and series. :D

And this one was picked by Ezinwanyi ★★★★★

Now I just hope that I will not go back to my addiction to this author and series. :D"
You are on a roll!!

And this one was picked by Ezinwanyi ★★★★★

Now I just hope that I will not go back to my addiction to this author and series..."
Well thank you! I hope that I will read more than 14 books in this challenge, because in February-March I read 14.

Diane ~Firefly - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Douglas Adams 04/28/15 ★★★
Although I liked the humor in this book, and I had fun while reading it. It was so strange that I sometimes had a hard time understanding where this book was going. I also found it a little hard to relate the the characters as they all seemed kinda aloof. But thanks for the pick I more or less enjoyed the read anyway :)

MKat - Kiss of Midnight | Lara Adrian 04/27/15 ★★★★
I really enjoyed this story. It reminded me a lot of BDB. I do think that BDB is a little better, but I enjoyed this read anyway, and I'm definitely going to continue the series. Thanks for the pick.

BONUS PICKS
Aarati - Bone Crossed | Patricia Briggs 04/22/15 ★★★★★
I really love Mercy Thompson. She's my favorite heroine. I liked that in this one you could really feel how much she was struggling after her attack in the previous book. I have a major crush on Adam. I can't wait to read what's in store for Mercy in the next book - oh and I kinda missed Stefan in the previous book, too. So happy he was back.

Becky - The Merlot Murders | Ellen Crosby 04/23/15 ★★★★
I enjoyed this mystery although I had guessed pretty fast who the killer was. I had a difficult time with the MC at times, but overall I liked the story and the mystery, and I'm looking forward to continuing the series.

Penney - Dragonfly in Amber | Diana Gabaldon 04/27/15 ★★★★
I just have to start by saying that I LOOOVE the narrator Davina Porter - she makes this experience so much better. I still enjoyed the story, but I think at times it dragged a little, although I can see why most of it was necessary. Thanks for the pick, I'm looking forward to continue the series.

Sunshine - Kill and Tell | Linda Howard 04/17/15 ★★★★
This was my first Linda Howard book, and I really enjoyed it. I liked the mystery and the 2 main characters. The romance was also really hot in this book. Thanks for the pick. Definitely not going to be the last time I read something from Linda Howard.

Zara - Golden Earrings | Belinda Alexandra 04/20/15 ★★★★
This was a really interesting read. I enjoyed the writing and the characters. This genre is usually outside of my comfort zone, so it was really nice to get that push to read it. Thank you.

Wow - I realise I've been focusing a lot on my Bonus picks so far, but they were the only books that fitted with my current team challenges. Next month I will be focusing a lot more on the group picks.

That seems to happen to me as well. It def happened last round and it think it's happening again this round... No idea why that is!

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I really think that series hits it stride after this book, so I'm glad you plan to continue. =)

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I really think that series hits it stride after this book, so I'm glad you plan to continue. =)"
I know. So far I have the next 2 books on hand, as well as the prequel.













Thanks for the picks, ladies! Only 5 more to read in May to finish out this round.

I've finished two awesome books. What a great start to this challenge.
from Mkat -

from ~Melissa~ -

Thanks for th..."
Diane ~ Firefly - so glad you liked Gin's latest installment!! I read it this month as well. Always fun!

Willing Sacrifice - Melissa/Breann/Lily - there is something about Joey Hill's writing that always gets me out of funks - I needed it after a slew of iffy reads - 4 stars
Stealing Home - Mkat - i'm not always a huge fan of baseball romances, but I enjoyed this one - the writing was well done and you could tell the author had done her research; the angst was handled well and thank god there was no "big misunderstanding" - 3.5 stars
Love Slave for Two: Reckoning - Breann/Jane(PS) - I've loved this series for years, so its disappointing when a book doesn't live up to it - I liked the romance portion - hot and spicy, but the suspense element was just ehh and that took up the first half of the book - 2.5 stars
By Design - Zara - i wanted to like this one much more than I did - Emmie was too much of a doormat for me to ever like her and Graham was a DB - 2 stars

Anita - The Shadows by J.R. Ward 4.6.15 - This book was good, but it also upset me in some ways. Still I love this series!
Shelby - Cinder: A CinderFella Story by Marie Sexton 4.10.15 - Cute fairy tale retelling. =)
Sallie - Moon Called by Patricia Briggs 4.12.15 - Interesting start to a series, I liked the concept and will be continuing in the future.
Amy - Darkness on Fire by Alexis Morgan 4.15.15 - I didn't realize until recently that I hadn't read this one - I thought I had read them all. So I was really glad to have a reason to read this!
Diane ~Firefly~ - The Prince of Midnight by Laura Kinsale 4.16.15 - Wonderful to listen to!
Lily - The Art of Breathing by T.J. Klune 4.22.15 - I have enjoyed this series and Tyson's story was no exception!
Larissa - Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh 4.25.15 - Really enjoying this series!
~Melissa~ - Crash & Burn by Abigail Roux 4.27.15 - What an end to the series!!
Kristy - Hero by Samantha Young 4.30.15 - I love her writing!!
Katherine - Laid Open by Lauren Dane 4.30.15 - Steamy little novella!
Thank you all for the wonderful picks! I can't wait to get to the rest of them!

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Meet n Greet - Round 9
April - May 2015
Picks from Group 1: 7 of 17
✔Amanda D: Reaper's Property - Joanna Wylde - 04.07 ★★★★
✔Amy (GreenFairy): Tie Me - Olivia Cunning - 04.11 ★★★★
✔Cristina: Come Fly With Me - Judith Whitmore - 04.26 ★★★★
✔Katie: Rock Chick Renegade - Kristen Ashley - 04.24 ★★★★★
✔Nichole: Playing Games - Jessica Clare - 04.07 ★★★★
✔Preethi: Rumor Has It - Jill Shalvis - 05.01 ★★★★
✔Sherri: Christmas on 4th Street - Susan Mallery - 04.06 ★★★







Picks from Bonus Group: 4 of 21
✔Becky: April Lady - Georgette Heyer - 04.03 ★★★
✔beppy: Sleeping Beauty - Elle Lothlorien - 04.24 ★★★★
✔Ezinwanyi: Against the Wall - Rebecca Zanetti - 04.08 ★★★★
✔Grace: In Bed with Mr. Wrong - Katee Robert - 04.27 ★★★






I'm glad you still liked it. I've still only read the first three so far, but I love it and I plan to read the next 2 this month :)

Aarati:

AndaM:

Christina:

Gle: my BP:

Grace:


Skandia:

Stacie D-struction:

UnusualChild {beppy}:

Thank you for the recommendations

I'm glad you still liked it. I've still only read th..."
This series isn't without its ups and downs, but I still love it!

Breann - Ceremony in Death | J.D. Robb 04/13/15 ★★★★★
It's always a pleasure to read a book about Eve and Roarke. This was no difference. I..."
Yes! I adore Peabody. She is my #1 Book Girlfriend.

My Life as a Myth I really loved this one! Of course, I eat teenage angst like candy, so it was a no-brainer for me. Thanks, Dee!
Sweet Reckoning A great ending to the series. I'm glad to have finally gotten to it. Thanks, Katherine!
Sixth Grave on the Edge Could this series get any better? Gah! I can't wait to get to the next one. Thanks, Karla!
Inferno Another series that just gets better and better. I'm afraid to get all caught up because then I'll have to wait for new releases. Thanks, Kristy!
Blaze of Memory Not my favorite in the series, but I still really liked it. I'm hoping to start the next one soon. Thanks, MKat!
I have a couple more I'm hoping to get to before the end of the month.

Aarati - The Girl of Fire and Thorns
Christina - Written in Red
Jojo - A Hidden Fire
Joyce - Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life
Poongothai - The Woman in White
Sadie - Beautiful Oblivion

Zara - Heart of the Storm by Shannon Stacey 5.1.15 - I love Shannon Stacey and this was a sweet story!
Dee - Erotic Research by Mari Carr 5.2.15 - Steamy and sweet, worked for me!
Karla - Untamed by Elizabeth Lowell 5.4.15 - Loved the story, not the narration. I will be reading rather than listening to the rest of this trilogy!
Breann - An Old-Fashioned Love Song by Michelle K. Grant 5.7.15 - Loved the part of the story that dealt with the family and their relationship!
Rebecca - Still the One by Jill Shalvis 5.7.15 - It took them a while, but this stubborn couple finally found their way to each other and the trip there was wonderful!
Thanks for the great picks everyone!!

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Meet & Greet Round 9
April Reads
Group 1
9/17 Read
1. Amanda:
3. Becky:
5. Cristina:
6. Donna: Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts
7. Fleurette:
8. Holli:
10. KarenH:
12. Laurla:
15. Preethi:







Bonus Picks
5/21 Read
3. Anita:
7. Ezi:
11. Joyce:
15. Katie:
16. Laurla:







April Reads
Amanda D -
Catherine -
Donna & Katie -
Ty -
May Reads
Becky -
Nichole -







Meet & Greet Round 9
April Reads
Group 1
9/17 Read
1. Amanda: [book:Beautiful Bombshell..."
I'm so sorry neither of the picks I gave you worked for you :-( Glad there were others that you did enjoy, though! And better luck with the ones you read in May :-)

Group 3
~Melissa~ Venom | Jennifer Estep 05/11/15 ★★★★★
I'm really enjoying this series so far. Gin is a great MC, and I like the supporting characters a lot as well.
Rebecca - Little Women | Louisa May Alcott 05/10/15 ★★★★
I liked this book. I have had some difficulties with classics. They often seem to bore me, but I liked this one quite a lot. Thanks for picking it for me.
Sunshine - The Look of Love | Bella Andre 05/05/15 ★★★★
I really liked this story. It was a good start to a series that I'll definitely continue. Thank you for picking it for me.
Bonus Picks
Nichole - Wild Heat | Bella Andre 04/30/15 ★★★★
I also really enjoyed this book. It was different that 'The Sullivans' becuase it was more Romantic Suspense than the other book. I liked it however, and I look forward to continue the series.

Meet & Greet Round 9
April Reads
Group 1
9/17 Read
1. Amanda: [book:Beau..."
Aw, Laurla, I didn't even notice that. Technically they were my choices, you just pushed me to read them. For that I am very grateful because they'd been on my tbr for quite a while. I always appreciate the picks you give me so... thank you! :-)

This on was picked by Jane(PS).

I really like to read the next one now.

Group 3
Sunshine -The Look of Love | Bella Andre 05/05/15 ★★★★
I really liked this story. It was a good start to a series that I'll definitely continue. Thank you for picking it for me. "
This is a great series. I love the writing. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Sunshine - Kill and Tell | Linda Howard 04/17/15 ★★★★
This was my first Linda Howard book, and I really enjoyed it. I liked the mystery and the 2 main characters. The romance was also really hot in this book. Thanks for the pick. Definitely not going to be the last time I read something from Linda Howard."
After the picks, I found that there were several I could checkout at the library. I hope to start one of the series soon.


I loved this book! A lot. The story was fun.
I think that this all series been fanta..."
I love this series, too. I hope to start Deep this week. I'm sorry to see the series end. You know Mal needs his own series. yep...

I have read 6 books so far for the challenge
Group 3 Picks:
Larissa - Three to Ride 4/5/15 ..5 stars
Rachel Elizabeth Swift is running from a crazed stacker and smack dab into two hot twins looking for someone to share and marry. I love the twins as well as their differences. The suspense in the story kept me on edge.
Lily - Thief - 4/13 ...5 stars
A dizzy wonderful
The writing was great. I started to get dizzy in some parts. I had to go back at times to figure out whether I was in the past or present. The story... everything came together with Thief. Leah, I just live to hate her (Dirty Red). But, in the end I got that....
... The epilogue tells it all ;)
MKat - The Darkest Hour 5/17/15 ...2.5 stars
Boring. As I was reading the book, I kept thinking that it had to get better. The story was good, but had no detail or excitement. I expected after (view spoiler) there would be more. I thought the scenes were glossed over. The ones with details, were good... But that wasn't
where the action was. The writing was... blah
Recommended by : MKat, Sadie
Zara - Suddenly You 4/20/15 ...3 stars
Good story
Recommended by: Zara, Nicole, Katie




Bonus picks:
Gle - Twist Me - 4/25/15 ...4 stars
What did I think?
All while I was reading I thought that the novel was very similar to Stolen: A Letter to My Captor. Some of the difference were that the girl who was kidnapped (Nora) was 18 when kidnapped verses 15. And, the location in this novel was mostly on an island verses Australia.
Oh yes, Twist Me had lots of sex. Where Stolen: A Letter to My Captor did not (I think because the age difference). I did enjoy this book. although similar, the end of the story takes a different twist…
LaurLa - On the Island 4/3/15 ...4 stars
What a surprise. I knew this would be about a couple surviving on an island. This was so much more. I really enjoyed reading how they lived, loved, and survived "on the island."
Recommended by: Sallie, Beppy, Gle, LaurLa



I have read 6 books so far for the challenge"
Sorry the book didn't work out for you, but now you know!

I have read 6 books so far for the challenge"
Sorry the book didn't work out for you, but now you know!"
Yep... thank for the recommendation. I needed to read one of her books. I own several of them. I may try again, but not with this series.


I finished a couple books recently
Anita - thanks for the rec. It was good start to the trilogy and made me want to visit Ireland

Rebecca - I had forgotten how much I like this series, so thanks for the push to read.


I have read 6 books so far for the challenge
Group 3 Picks:
Larissa - Three to Ride 4/5/15 ..5 stars
Rachel Elizabeth Swift is running from a crazed stacker and sma..."
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