R5: SS 17 Steps to the Top (17)

[Lauren]

I'm 78% into my book and should be done with it today. I have to work late so I'm not making any promises :0)

The Passover holiday begins Tuesday, so I'll have more time to read then.

[Lauren]

*Nan* wrote: "Week 2 - Spot #17 -
The Year We Fell Down
#1 in a Series
03/29/15 - 3.5 stars

This was a sweet story that was a really quick read. I used to read books like this all the time but..."

Glad your book was quick and fun, Nan. I'm not really into New Adult. I don't have the patience for the angst and the drama.

[Vi]

I agree, Nan. I liked that one too but I also felt it needed a little more depth. I recently read which I really loved. I'm not usually a fan of NA too but this one was appreciably done well. There was very little angst; more of a natural progression which I liked.

Lauren, you can try this one if you like. It's really one of the better NA.

[Vi]

I'm about to start my book. I have a few job interviews scheduled during the next 3 days so my reading will be a little slow. I'll definitely finish by Thursday max.

[Lauren]

Thanks for the recommendation, Vi. I'll take a look.

Good luck on the job hunt!

[Lauren]

Week #2: Spot 17 - First in series

One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly

Finished: March 30
Rating: 3 Stars

Review: I'm relatively new to cozy mysteries and I've read some really great ones. Unfortunately, this one doesn't quite cut it. Even though the story is very readable and the heroine is quite engaging, there is very little tension or suspense and the ultimate revelation of the killer is anti-climactic. The characters are not fleshed out well and the small town vibe that I love so much is missing. Not sure that I'll continue.

[Joeera]

Week 2 Spot 17


( Pages 377 ) ( Francesca Cahill #7 ) ( by Brenda Joyce ) ( r-f-Mar 30-31 )

Rating 5 stars


Review:

This book was so awasome i am so attached to the characters in this series. This book had a brillant romance plot. I also loved all the twists and turns that were in this instalment that kept you glued to the edge of your seat. I loved the characters excepecially Fracesca and Calder's. The romance between these two is like no other. So far i love this series this is clearly romantic suspence at the dawn of the 20th century

[Vi]

Lauren wrote: "Thanks for the recommendation, Vi. I'll take a look.

Good luck on the job hunt!"

Thanks, Lauren. Do let me know if you get around to the book :)

[Vi]

Week 2: Spot #17 - #7 in series

by Tess Gerritsen

Date Read: 2 April
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Another great addition to the series. I was totally engrossed with the book. Too bad the series is completed.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

We are done team! Good job! Team 17: Week 2 Reviews

[*Nan*]

Love being on a team that is so good about getting their books finished!

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

*Nan* wrote: "Love being on a team that is so good about getting their books finished!"

I know, right?

Have fun rolling tonight guys :D

2 Days to Outlander...then Game of Thrones will be coming soon too.

[Lauren]

Vi wrote: "Week 2: Spot #17 - #7 in series

by Tess Gerritsen

Date Read: 2 April
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Another great addition to the series. I was totally engrossed with th..."

The series isn't complete as far as I know - the newest one was published in December 2014 and Gerritsen said there would be more.

[Vi]

It's not? I'm not sure where I got the impression that the series was done. That's good news though. Have you watched the TV series? Do they have same story lines as the books?

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

I rolled a "6" (5,1)
WEEK 3: New Space: "23"
Read a book that is 2nd, 3rd or 23rd in a series OR Alternate Read: Author H

Book Choices
☑ Ezi: The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire (Half Moon Hollow, Book 3) Ezi's Review
☑ Joeera: One Good Earl Deserves a Lover Joeera's Review
☑ Lauren: Sweet Revenge (Sin Brothers, Book 2) Lauren's Review
☑ *Nan*: Red Dirt Heart 3 (Red Dirt, Book 3) *Nan's Review
☑ Vi: Vision in Silver (The Others, Book 3) Vi's Review

[Lauren]

Vi wrote: "It's not? I'm not sure where I got the impression that the series was done. That's good news though. Have you watched the TV series? Do they have same story lines as the books?"

Yes, I've watched the show. It is very different as it is much lighter in tone with a lot of humor while the books are dark and gritty. The actress they have cast for Jane is actually very close to how I imagined her but Maura is the complete opposite of her character in the books.

The only storylines from the books that they kept was and and some of the things going on in their personal lives. There was one change here that I wasn't fond of but you can't have everything.

At first, I was disappointed by the differences but the show is fun so I've just decided to keep them separate in my mind, lol!

[Lauren]

Week #3: Spot 23 - Second in series

Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Lauren wrote: "Week #3: Spot 23 - Second in series

Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti"

I loved Matt's book. I love this series!!!

[Lauren]

I'm so looking forward to continuing with it, Ezi. I really enjoyed book #1 and heard fantastic things about the rest :0)

[*Nan*]

Week 3

Red Dirt Heart 3 - Third in Series
287 pgs/GR

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

*Nan* wrote: "Week 3

Red Dirt Heart 3 - Third in Series
287 pgs?GR"

Ohhh good one! I read book 1, and bought book 2.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

I think I will go with by Julie James (FBI/US Attorney, Book 3)

[Vi]

I'm going with . I'm almost done with it so I should have my review up by today.

[*Nan*]

Finished Week 3

Red Dirt Heart 3 - Third in Series
287 pgs/GR

N.R. Walker has been a favorite author for a while and I am really loving the Red Dirt Heart Series. I think this is my favorite book so far and I love Travis and Charlie. This book made me laugh and also made me cry. i am looking forward to reading the next book in the series bt will hate to see it end.

[Vi]

Week 3: Spot 23 #3 in series

by Anne Bishop

Date Read: 5 April
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
The third book in The Others series by Bishop was a fun ride. The newly released Cassandra Sangue are having difficulties adjusting to their new life and it's up to Meg to ease their way in. The third seemed to concentrate more on Cassandra Sangue than the previous books. More so, I think, because the world was setup with some detail in the first two.

As a result, the certain things (like the overload) sort of felt very sudden. I do know it was mentioned in the previous two but in this one it was certainly so detailed that I wondered how Meg coped before this.

Apart from that, the relationship between Simon and Meg is done so slowly that I guess the resolution is still very far off. Lots of new developments have happened that I really want the next book in the series now.

[Lauren]

Week #3: Spot 23 - Second in series

Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti

Finished: April 7
Rating: 4 Stars

Review: A very good sequel. Matt and Laney's romance is intense and steamy, and thankfully avoids the excessive angst trap very well. The ongoing story arc has some very good twists and turns, and I'm looking forward to what happens next.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Lauren wrote: "Week #3: Spot 23 - Second in series

Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti

Finished: April 7
Rating: 4 Stars

Review: A very good sequel. Matt and Lane..."

Did I mention that I love this series (LMAO!!!)?

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Joerra,
did you choose a book yet?

[Joeera]

Week 3 Spot 23

( The Rules Of Scoundrels Series #2 ) ( r-f-April 5-6 ) ( pages 373 ). ( by Sarah Maclean ).

Rated 5 stars

Review:

I loved this book the set up was Great and it started of with a bang. The story was romantic,sexy, ( with a combination of ) passio,sexual tension, michievous banter,and witty humor thrown into the mix. This book has got everything. A gourgeous tourtured hero and an endearing intelligent herione. This is one of my favorite quotes:

"I am going to ruin you Pippa.
I shall show you pleasure you've
never known the kind you've never
dreamed. Over and over and over
until you beg me never to stop"

( MY NAME IS SPELLED JOEERA NOT JOERRA )

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Week #3: Spot 23 - Alternate text item "Author H"

Book: The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire
Read: April 5
Rating& Review: ★★★¾.
this book 3 featured Gigi, Iris' younger sister being stalked by a vampire who seemed to either attack her or kiss her. For some reason, Gigi liked the game of cat and mouse. After all Cal, her sister's vampire husband had put her through her paces for self defense.

as the book goes on, we learn that the stalker Nik, came from Europe to scare off Gigi's male suitors. Nik was also hired by Orphelia because of his special ability to touch objects and learn facts about anyone who handle the objects. Once Cal found out Nik had actual feelings for Gigi, he forbade them to see each other.

The rest of the book follows the two lovebirds trying to find a way to be together and find out why Nik tries to attack her. It was very satisfying to findout the culprit and have the culprit punished.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

We are done!! Awesome job team. Have fun rolling tonight. 17 Steps to the Top Week 3 Reviews

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Y'all will roll tonight, right? Because I am about to head to bed :D

thanks!

[Lauren]

Rolled 1 + 6 = 7
So we are on spot 30

[Lauren]

I'm going to read - 3rd in a series

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

I rolled a "7" (1,6)
WEEK 4: New Space: "30"
Read a book that is Standalone, 1st, 3rd or 30th in a series OR Alternate Read: Cover Item Water

Book Choices
☑ Ezi: Rack & Ruin (THIRDS, Book 3) Review
☑ Joeera: Gone Girl (Standalone Review
☑ Lauren: Scream For Me: A Novel of the Night Hunter (Night Hunter, Book 3) Review
☑*Nan*: Travis (Alluring Indulgence series, Book 3) Review
☑ Vi: Shadow Walker (Stormwalker series, Book 3) Review

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

My book choice is may change to

[*Nan*]

I have had this book on my tbr shelf forever. I'm going to read Travis- #3 in Alluring Indulgence series.

[Vi]

I have a couple of #3 books - or . I'll choose after PtP's theme is called tomorrow.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Vi wrote: "I have a couple of #3 books - or . I'll choose after PtP's theme is called tomorrow."

I think I may wait until PtP is called too!

[*Nan*]

Week 4
Travis - 04/11/15
4 stars

Started this series quite a while ago and stopped reading it when I got more into M/M books. This was the kind of Series you could read out of order or pick up after a long break. It was a quick easy read but it definitely had a story to it and I enjoyed seeing how the relationship between Gabe Travis and Kylie evolved.Can't wait to read the other books in the series to see what happens with the other Walker brothers.

[Lauren]

Week #4: Spot 30 - Third in series


Scream For Me: A Novel of the Night Hunter by Cynthia Eden

Finished: April 12
Rating: 4 Stars

Review: A very good end to the series. Kyle and Cadence's romance is intense and I really loved the extent to which they trusted each other. The mystery is exciting and Eden kept me guessing almost to the end.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Week #4: Spot 30

Book: Rack & Ruin (THIRDS, Book 3)
Read: April 14
Rating& Review: ★★¾.
The plot in this one was really thin and didn't really move the story along that much. The only real thing of significance was finding out the mole in the THIRDS. Dex felt like he belonged as a cast member of the Real World. I can't believe he is a special ops agent because not only is soooo MTV-ish.

I am sure they'd get further in their quest to take down the Order if they weren't all crushing on everyone in their department and trying to hide it since there is a no fraternization policy. How everyone can't see how Dex moons over Sloan definitely tells me the THIRDS are not the most observant bunch.

The rest of the crew...I don't know. I was expecting more meat in this book so I am frustrated with the lack of substance.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

@Joeera and Vi
Did you choose a book yet?

[Joeera]

I will post my review tomorrow

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Joeera wrote: "I will post my review tomorrow"

Thanks.

[Joeera]

Week 4 Spot 30

( Standalone ) ( r-f-April 12-14 ) ( Pages 415 )

Rated:3 stars

Review:

I didn't really like it that much. The constant twists and turns made the story intreasting. These characters were seariously meased up people. This book was a struggle for me to read something about this book failed to grab me.

[Vi]

Oops sorry. I forgot to post that I'm going with . I should be done by today.

[Vi]

Week 4: Spot #30 - #3 in series.

by Allyson James

Date Read: 16 April 2015
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
This was a good addition to the Stormwalker series. This builds on the Janet's & Mick's relationship and with others too.

The best thing about this series is the number of paranormal beings present - storm walker, dragon, vampire, shape shifter, witch, God and shadow walker (introduced in the book). It's one of the most diverse UF series I've read. I have to say - this book had one of the most displaced sex scenes ever. At one point towards the end, both of them are spent fighting in a sinkhole. Janet has broken bones etc and they just had a MAJOR relationship crisis. And the bad guys have to stopped too. Then they have sex. Gah. I couldn't stop rolling my eyes.

I recommend this series to anybody looking to give it a try. I'm definitely continuing this on.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Good job Team. It looks like we are ready for tonights roll. I hope we get a good one. I will be sleeping :D

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

17 Steps to the Top Week 4 reviews