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Surprise Lisa I am reading a non M/M book I do read a few but not much.
Week 6: read a book from a rrrc members favorite shelf
336 pages
From Danielle's favourite shelf
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Week #6: RRRC Member's Favorite Shelf
by Kristen Callihan352 Pages per GR
From Hawk's Angel's favorites
Roger, are you feeling ok. Shall I call the Doctor?
Week 6The Mating of Michael
4 stars
I really liked Michael and James. How Michael slowly got under James' skin. However, I kinda agree with James' reaction to Michael's sex surrogacy. Its something that should have been discussed and I thought it was resolved a little too easily , suddenly he was ok with it.
I enjoyed the cast of secondary characters especially Marnie.
Lisa - President of Challengeaholics Anon and Challenge Enabler wrote: "Roger, are you feeling ok. Shall I call the Doctor?"I am good just saw a book in a series I like and tha I had just checked out of the library and went for it rather than looking everywhere to find a m/m member who had a favorites list.
Lauren and Elaine - both of you have picked favorites of mine. The Darkest London series is so amazing!! And Jill Shalvis is the best contemporary romance author in my opinion. Hope y'all enjoy!I'm still looking.
Week 6
Rating: 5 stars
Revew: Another 5-star read from Jill Shalvis! I shouldn't be surprised, but I wasn't sure if the Lucky Harbor series would suit me the way Animal Magnetism did. It did! I am happy to say I all ready own several books in this series, so I plan on some good reading adventures ahead. Regarding this story, I liked getting to know all three sisters. They were all very different. I was thrilled Jax was the love interest, as I was in love from the moment we met him on the highway. I do love the character and relationship development in this book. It was such a relaxing read for me that it was almost over too quickly.
Leslie, Shalvis is also one of my faves. Just finished this one for the challenge, as I didn't want to go to sleep with just 50 pages left...lol. I have tons of books staring at me...where to begin, sigh...decisions, decisions. Ah, just as I love it!:-) Elaine
Elaine - I started with the Lucky Harbor series and have loved all of them! Do you follow her on FB? She is just as funny as her books.And I was just informed by my library that the newest Animal Magnetism book is now available. I'm so excited!
Week 6: read a book from an RRRC members favorites shelf
352 pages
4 stars
Review: I loved this book.The MC falls in love with the president of a biker gang and then gets blackmailed into trying to kill him. It was a great read. Gritty, emotional, and steamy.
Week 6:Venom
4.5 stars
Gin Blanco is a retired Assassin by the street name of the Spider. She also own the pork pit Ashland's premier barbecue restaurant. She has own overriding goal in her life to Kill Mab Monroe the fire elemental who killed most of her family. She also help out her friends. in this case Rosalyn a vampire who is being stalked by a giant. Now the catch is how magic is used in this AU, elemental based. Gin is a dual based elemental magician stone and ice. Not only has she recently found out that her baby sister survived but she is a cop.
Roger - Gin and gang is one of my all time favorite series. I want to go sit in the Pork Pit and eat Barbecue! Love all the characters.
Changed my book:Week #6: RRRC Member's Favorite Shelf
by Charlaine Harris263 Pages per GR
From Haikufall's Shelf
Week #6: RRRC Member's Favorite Shelf
by Charlaine Harris263 Pages per GR
From Haikufall's Shelf
Finished: April 29th, 2015
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: I've become addicted to Charlaine Harris's cozy mysteries series. She is a master at characterization and capturing the essence of the small town. Harper is an interesting character and I enjoyed her matter of fact personality. The mystery was good although I did figure out the twist before the end. Looking forward to Harper and Tolliver's further adventures.
I like cozy mysteries, maybe I should try that series.
~Leslie~ wrote: "I like cozy mysteries, maybe I should try that series."I don't think you'll be disappointed :0)
Jane (PS) wrote: "Looks good team :)"Thanks Jane!
Week 6: RRRC Member Favorite's Shelf
5/1/15 3★
Review:
This book is one of the reasons I'm not crazy about this series. I was looking forward to Lothaire's story and had heard many good things. Ugh. Not my cup of tea. The storyline was still intriguing as are all the different characters but I could not fully enjoy the relationship between Elizabeth the backwoods Appalachian girl and Lothaire the millenium old vampire who basically kills everyone who gets in his way. It took too long for him to soften and Ellie's back and forth "I want to have sex with him" and "I hate him, he's evil" got veryold. And while I really liked her personality, the caricature Appalachian hillbilly stuff was annoying. It may be awhile before I begin the next one.
Leslie, please dont forget your review.Thanks
Week # 7 Free book Bookcover/link Moment of Impact
Page numbers 110 pages
How the book qualifies - I got this for Free through the DBML program at the M/M Romance group of Goodreads
Lisa - it was there, not sure why it didn't post properly. But all fixed now.
Week 7: Free Book
320 pages per GR
Free: Library ebook
Roger, can I just clarify, did you mean Moment of Truth as that's the new DBML?
Week #7: Free Book
377 Pages per GR
Won in a giveaway
Nope I meant Moment of Impact I got it for free through DBML even though I signed up for Moment of Truth. The author provided a copy of Moment of Impact for people who haven't read it yet. So I got two books for free on this.
Week 7Bound for Keeps
5 stars
I am loving this series with each book getting better and better. A great menage who could want more.
Keith and Reed are alone after the death of their 3rd a year ago.
One snowy Christmas Eve, Shane falls into their lives, half dead. The guys nurse him back to health and the 3 of them begin to trust each other and fall in love.
Week 7: Free Book
5/3/15 4★
Review:
Another lovely romantic entry in the Animal Magnetism series. Jill Shalvis is my favorite contemporary author for a reason - I love her humor, which is never too much. I love her characters, which are flawed but completely loveable and her storylines are never overwhelmed with too much angst. In other words, they tend to be perfect. And this one was no different.
Week 7
Rating: 5 stars
Review: Loved it! Truly wish this was a series starter. I'll miss these characters. Hardly took my eyes out of the pages of this one. I borrowed it from the library, but will own it, as I can see myself re-reading in the future. Very few books get read again in my world...there are just so many others to devour. I laughed a lot and even cried at one point. A story that could really happen, this one's a keeper!
Week 7 Moment of Impactfinished 5/5/15
Rating 4.5 stars
This is a book told from the point where the relationship (romance is just starting the MC's Collin and Tanner are already friend and have been since they first met when they went to the same college. Collin is the youngest child of a widowed single mother who has a strong religious bent and of the conservative religious tradition. Tanner's parents are divoriced broadway people. Conner doesn't realize he is gay but has issues since he is sure his mother would not take it well and disown him. they have a closeted relationship for a while but Tanner kisses Collin at a movie and Collin freaks out. They have an argument because Tanner want to be open about it and kiss Collin whenever he feels like it but Collin has some hangups. They separate for the weekend when Tanner decides to visit his parents in NYC. THey make up on Saturday and Tanner Catches a train back to college and Collin picks him up. On the way back to college, A deer cause Collin to crash the car and tanner is injured because he just finished (view spoiler) Collin and hadn't buckled back up. Collin's mom come into Tanner's room as they are Kissng and tell Collin he is going home with her and that no son of hers can be Gay He stands up to her and Calls Tanner his boyfriend both make the statement about not saying something they cannot take back Collin,s mom when Collin tell her he is gay and that Tanner is his Boyfriend. and Collin when his Mother say that If Collin doesn't comeback with her now that he is no longer welcome at her home.
Week 7: free book
243 pages per amazon
4 stars
Review: This was a good read. It was an emotional read. A boy and girl fall in love and are separated at a young age. 15 years later they reunite and fireworks commence. I would recommend this book.
Changed my book (I've become a bit moody in my reading):Week #7: Free Book
326 Pages per GR
Netgalley ARC
Week #7: Free Book
by Ella Grace326 Pages per GR
Finished: May 8, 2015
Rating: 3 Stars
Review: I'm a bit disappointed in this final book in the series. It wasn't as good as the others mainly because the heroine is unappealing. She is keeping a secret that turns out to be rather ridiculous and not worth the angst it causes. Moreover, she has numerous TSTL moments. The hero is great though and there is potential for additional books if the author is so inclined.
Moody is a good way to describe how I've been about my reading lately as well, Lauren! I'm doing fewer challenges and now I have to pick my book based on how I feel. And that seems to change frequently!
I'm also going to cut back on my challenges, Leslie. Its becoming more and more difficult to read books that I want to read and also fit into the categories. I'll take a break for a few rounds and come back with renewed vigor.
Great work! Completely up to date :)
A main character with amnesia! Finally a theme I can sink my teeth into. Of course, I've read quite a few in this genre so it may take me a few minutes to find something.
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