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I'll be done tomorrow! Great Job everyone
Spot 28-2nd in Series 
Finished: 4-15-15
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Review:
I knew what was happening in the beginning and I am starting to think that even though I love romance I am tired of books adding a misunderstanding for some unnecessary drama. I missed the book being from Drew's POV but I can understand why. All in all I will continue with the series just so I can mark it as done on my list. LOL
Alright ladies how are we coming along?
Nika - I agree with you - I dislike the forced/manipulated "problem" usually caused because they don't talk to each other. And I love romance as well, but I've gotten pickier as I've gotten older. I tend to stick with certain authors that I know don't do this.
Yeah I have seen it a lot in some of the Contemporary or when authors start doing sequels that weren't really needed. Sometimes I feel like they are milking it for all its worth. I think I'm going to start reading stand alone romances and get back into my horror.
Week 4: Spot 28 (Alternate: book from Done Shelf) 
Finished 4-15-15
★★★★
I like how they put stuff like abortion in here yet you don't even really recognize it. There are a lot of books about societies like this one but this is by far my favorite.
Sorry I'm so late this time! Review coming up now!
Week 4: Spot 28
Alternate: Done shelf
Book read:
(on pg. 3 of Done shelf)
Date finished: 04/16/15
Rating: ♥♥♥♥
Review: Rose and Lissa are back at the Academy, and as Lissa starts to learn how to use her magic, Rose starts seeing ghosts and feels like she's going crazy. She learns more about what it means to be shadow kissed. The ending is exciting and action-filled, and then there is an unexpected event that changes Rose's future path. The next book should be very interesting.
Alternate: Done shelf
Book read:
(on pg. 3 of Done shelf)Date finished: 04/16/15
Rating: ♥♥♥♥
Review: Rose and Lissa are back at the Academy, and as Lissa starts to learn how to use her magic, Rose starts seeing ghosts and feels like she's going crazy. She learns more about what it means to be shadow kissed. The ending is exciting and action-filled, and then there is an unexpected event that changes Rose's future path. The next book should be very interesting.
Jess wrote: " Week 4: Spot 28 (Alternate: book from Done Shelf)
Outlander -Diana Gabaldon
Finished 4-14-15
★★★★
It took me 4.5 days of solid reading...but I finished it! And...i..."
Jess, Outlander is one of those books that I keep starting and stopping and never seem to make a dent in! I saw the first episode of the t.v. show and enjoyed it, so I might just stick with watching the show. I don't know why I cannot seem to finish this book! :)
Outlander -Diana Gabaldon
Finished 4-14-15
★★★★
It took me 4.5 days of solid reading...but I finished it! And...i..."
Jess, Outlander is one of those books that I keep starting and stopping and never seem to make a dent in! I saw the first episode of the t.v. show and enjoyed it, so I might just stick with watching the show. I don't know why I cannot seem to finish this book! :)
Mary wrote: "Week 4: Spot 28 (Alternate: book from Done Shelf)
Finished 4-15-15
★★★★
I like how they put stuff like abortion in here yet you don't even really recognize it. There a..."
Mary, any plans to watch the movie? I liked the book, so hopefully the movie does it justice. I'll be watching it as soon as it comes out on HBO.
Finished 4-15-15
★★★★
I like how they put stuff like abortion in here yet you don't even really recognize it. There a..."
Mary, any plans to watch the movie? I liked the book, so hopefully the movie does it justice. I'll be watching it as soon as it comes out on HBO.
Talia wrote: "Jess, Outlander is one of those books that I keep starting and stopping and never seem to make a dent in! I saw the first episode of the t.v. show and enjoyed it, so I might just stick with watching the show. I don't know why I cannot seem to finish this book! :) "It took me a few attempts to read it the first time, but I finally got into and was hooked. I originally started it not long after the first one came out and made a couple more attempts over the years as people kept telling me I had to finish it. I haven't seen the show yet. I am always dubious about TV and film versions of books I like.
I highly recommend the Outlander series! The actor who plays Jamie is absolutely the sexiest thing around and the chemistry between him and Claire is astonishing. And the other characters are great as well. They do justice to the story - I don't think anyone is disappointed in it. It's great for those who have and have not read the books.
Sorry! I am sick I'm about to update the reviews and roll right now.
We Rolled a 7 putting us on 35 so a 3 or 5 Alternate is 2007 Publishing year.
Leslie #3 in a series Take Me Tonight Review
Grace #3 in a series The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire Review
Jess #3 in a series For the Record Review
Talia #3 in a series Blameless Review
Nika #3 in a series Dead Sky Morning Review
Mary #3 in a seriesThe Woman Who Rides Like a Man Review
Sorry you are sick Nika, I hope you feel better soon. So not trying to figure out what I have on my list published in 2007 so will probably go with a 3 or 5. I will figure it out later.
Thanks Grace. Allergies and a cold are no fun!
Nika ♥ I'm In Love ♥ wrote: "Thanks Grace. Allergies and a cold are no fun!"I can sympathise my hay fever is playing up too, stupid streaming eyes.
Ok I think I will go with 
No.3 in The Edge series.
Talia wrote: "Mary wrote: "Week 4: Spot 28 (Alternate: book from Done Shelf) Finished 4-15-15
★★★★
I like how they put stuff like abortion in here yet you don't even really recogniz..."
I think i will watch it
Week 5: Spot 35
#3 in the Bullet Catcher series
I'll be reading book #3
Week 5: Spot 35
4/19/15 3.5★
Review:
Another solid entry into this series, though it felt at times like it was lacking a little something. In this one we are introduced to Lucy Sharp's niece and get a peek into Lucy's life. Sage is estranged from Lucy but comes to her for help with a story she is researching. Lucy becomes worried about her and sends one of her Bulletcatchers to watch over her secretly. Of course, things become romantic between them pretty quickly and it is a surprisingly sweet romance. Johnny is indebted to Lucy and takes on the case without questions. The story bogs down in the middle as it becomes slightly muddled and there isn't a lot of tension to the story. But still, the writing kept me engaged and I liked the characters, so I was rooting for them.
I am not getting into my book at all. I will give it another go. I will either have it or a suitable alternative finished by Thursday.
I haven't even opened a book since i have been sick
A little but now Aunt Flo wants to show up. It's no fun coughing with Aunt Flo
A little but now Aunt Flo wants to show up. It's no fun coughing with Aunt Flo
Nashville was good I can't figure out why I stopped. I'm playing video games with the hubby
My daughter is obsessed with Nashville and I've watched episodes with her. It's a fun show.I'm so sorry you've been sick, Nika! Marathon Netflix sessions always help! I just finished watching all the episodes in Season 1 of Bitten.
I enjoyed it - I watched it on my Nook HD at night in bed. Kind of fun! There were things that really bugged me but it was still fun. I'm relatively easy to please. I had to suspend all thoughts of the book however. But I'm pretty curious to see what they do in Season 2.
Sorry to be annoying Nika but I changed my book I just couldn't get into the other one. Week 5 Spot 35
339 pgs GR Half moon hollow book 3I am half way through, review will be up tonight or early Thursday.
Keep up the good work. I'm finally feeling better so I will be done tomorrow.
Week 5 Spot 35
339 Pgs GR 3rd in Half-Moon Hollow SeriesRating★★★ 1/2
Finished 22nd April 2015
3.5 Stars
I love Molly Harper's books and the crazy town of Half-Moon Hollow. This story started in
and continues the story of Gigi and Nik. I didn't like these two as much as I have other couples in the series, Gigi just annoys me a bit too much. The highligts of this for me were the glimpses of other characters such as Nola and Jake, I laughed at Jake the land shark. Dick Cheney was as fun as ever.
The story of Nik's curse and Gigi's problems was okay but I loved the ending, life is going to get more interesting for Vampires in Half-Moon Hollow.
Nika ♥ I'm In Love ♥ wrote: "Keep up the good work. I'm finally feeling better so I will be done tomorrow."Glad you are feeling better.
Finished my book this morning. Will post my review this afternoon.
Week 5 Spot 35
Book: Blameless by Gail Carriger
#3 in the Parasol Protectorate series
Date finished: 04/23/15
Rating: ♥♥♥♥
Review: I couln't believe what a jerk Lord Maccon was after the surprise at the end of Book 2, so I was looking forward to seeing how things progressed in this book. With her and Lord Maccon on the outs, Alexia is left homeless and without the protection of the werewolf pack, which sends her on the run fleeing from those trying to kill her and her new baby bump. We learn more about the soulless ones and their history, and Alexia's comments are witty as always. It was nice travelling over to "the continent" in this book. I feel like I'm reading a lot of books set in Europe lately! I enjoyed the happy ending and do plan to continue the series.
Book:
Blameless by Gail Carriger#3 in the Parasol Protectorate series
Date finished: 04/23/15
Rating: ♥♥♥♥
Review: I couln't believe what a jerk Lord Maccon was after the surprise at the end of Book 2, so I was looking forward to seeing how things progressed in this book. With her and Lord Maccon on the outs, Alexia is left homeless and without the protection of the werewolf pack, which sends her on the run fleeing from those trying to kill her and her new baby bump. We learn more about the soulless ones and their history, and Alexia's comments are witty as always. It was nice travelling over to "the continent" in this book. I feel like I'm reading a lot of books set in Europe lately! I enjoyed the happy ending and do plan to continue the series.
I felt the same way Talia he made me so mad!
Nika ♥ I'm In Love ♥ wrote: "I felt the same way Talia he made me so mad!"Me too I really disliked him for doubting her.
Hey guys I am really working on it. I will be done soon. I have a couple hours left according to Kindle. Sorry I been sick!
Week 5: Spot 35 
4/24/15
Rating 4 Star
Review
Another solid story in this series. I love the ghost aspect of this series but I am having a big problem with the romance. I don't need the romance! Maybe it will grow on me but since horror is my first love this will always be what I want to see in my horror novels.
I've sent Mary a pm. It's 3:00 my time right now so 9 hours from now is the deadline. Y'all do have your free pass if needed/wanted too.
So Sorry everybodyWeek 5 Spot 35
finished April 22 2015
Review:Tamora Pierce is a excellent writer who likes to put the facts of life in her books. I only wish that Alanna could choose her man, She keeps flip flopping through out the series.
We Rolled a 8 which put us on 434 or 3 or 2011
Jess #3 in a series
ReviewNika 2011 publishing date
ReviewGrace #3 in a series
ReviewLeslie #4 in a series
ReviewTalia #4 in a series
ReviewMary #3 in a series
Review
I'm going to get through the Vampire Academy books if possible, so I'll be reading book #4,
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I think I'm using the Alternate
I have no clue at the minute but I will sort something out.
I'm looking now - trying to match it up with another team challenge.
I'm going to go with something fun - I'll read
#4 in the The 'Burg series by Kristen Ashley
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Review:
This is the 2nd book in the Company of Rogues series and while I love Jo Beverly's writing it was not my favorite. This is a rather complicated forced marriage of convenience story and has many layers to it, as is usual in one of her books. I always enjoy her storylines and her writing but I never quite warmed up to the two main characters in this one. But overall, still a very good book that comes with a warning - it does not shy away from difficult topics.