R5: SS 17 Steps to the Top (17)

[Lauren]

Week #6: Spot 45 - Fourth in series


Bound By Moonlight by Nancy Gideon

Finished: April 30
Rating: 4 Stars

Review: This series is growing on me with each installment. It really makes you run the full gamut of emotions. Max and Charlotte's relationship is intense both physically and emotionally and there are some excellent developments in the overall storyline. It will be interesting to see what happens next.

[Joeera]

week 6 Spot 45

( r-f-April 28-29 ) ( by Jess Haines ) ( Title E ) ( Pages 345 )

Rated:4

Review:

This book was packed with a lot of action with a bit of romance thrown into the mix.
The story starts off right where the last book left off. Shia is now in the custody of Max and her future is not certain. Royce does not know where she is so any hope of a rescue is impossible. I loved how the author didn't make things easy for Shai

[Vi]

Week #6: Spot 45 #5 in Series

by Eileen Wilks

Date Read: 29 April
Rating: 4 stars
Review: A very good addition in the series. It's one of the best in the series so far. Though, I probably liked #4 well enough too. The issues in the book are complex and at the same further the world instead of going away at the end of the book. I'm excited to see how the author uses them in the upcoming books.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Well Done Team. We are done!!
I hope we get a good roll tonight :D

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

I've got books picked out for the next possible rolls. I'm ready.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Lanelle wrote: "I've got books picked out for the next possible rolls. I'm ready."

I have to fly by the seat of my pants due to so many challenges

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

I was trying to see if I could align our Bingo challenge with the books I'd picked out for this challenge. I ended up giving myself a headache :)

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Rolled a "8" (5,3)
WEEK 6: New Space: "53"
Read a book that is 3rd, 5th or 53rd in a series OR Alternate Read: Title "R"

Book Choices
☑ Ezi: Rome (Marked Men, Book 3) Ezi's Review
☑ Joeera: Eventide (Dark Ink Chronicles, Book 3) Joeera's Review
☑ Lanelle: Never Forgotten (Mary O’Reilly Paranormal Mystery, Book 3) Lanelle's Review
☑Lauren: Snowed in with the Boss (Kenner County Crime Unit, Book 3) Lauren's Review
☑ *Nan*: On the Green (Southern Charm, Book 3) Nan's Review
☑ Vi: Late for the Wedding(Lake/March, Book 3) Vi's Review

[Lauren]

I'll read - 3rd in the Kenner County Crime Unit series

[*Nan*]

Week 6 - Space 53

I am going to read On the Green - 3rd in a Series

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Reading the 3rd in a series sounds like the way to go this round. I'm going to read Never Forgotten by Terri Reid. (245 pages)

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

I think I will go with (book 3 and Title "R")

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Week 6, Spot 53, 3rd in a series
I read Never Forgotten by Terri Reid
Date read - May 1, 2015
Rating - 3 1/2 stars

I deducted 1/2 of a star because the religion got a little heavy-handed.

I really like this series. The main characters are likeable and realistic. They have faults as well as foibles. The author does a good job of keeping the tension between the hero and heroine without it escalating into anything physical. How quickly the hero recovered from the poisoning was a little unbelievable though. I'm looking forward to the next book.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Good job Lanelle

[Vi]

I haven't decided on the book yet. Will check and update later.

[Lauren]

Week #7: Spot 53 - Third in series


Snowed in with the Boss by Jessica Andersen

Finished: May 2
Rating: 4 Stars

Review: The best installment in the series so far. I love office romance and this one has a suspense plot thrown in for good measure. Sophie and Griffin have good chemistry and the overall story arc is advanced a little. Will read the next one soon.

[*Nan*]

Haven't forgotten you guys. It has been crazy busy but I will gave my book finished by Thursday evening.

[Vi]

I'm about halfway through . I should definitely finish before the roll.

[Vi]

Week 7: Spot #53

by Amanda Quick

Date Read: 7 May
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
The conclusion to the Lake & March series. This is a historical mystery series and the mystery portion is really good. The romance is developed over three books which is fairly predictable. On the whole an ok series.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Did we all read the third in a series this week?

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Lanelle wrote: "Did we all read the third in a series this week?"

I don't know what Joerra's reading but it looks like it!

[*Nan*]

Week 7 - Spot 53

On the Green - 3rd in Southern Charm Series
Finished 05/07/15
Rated 4 stars

This was a light easy read with Characters that work at the Charm B&B. In this book we finally get Mal and Reeses's story. I liked this book but I just wish there was more angst and more depth to the storyy.

[Joeera]

Week 7 Slot 53

( byEllie Jasper ) ( Dark Ink Chronicles #3 ) ( r-f-My 6-7 ) ( pages 321 )

Rated:5 stars

Review'

I have to say not only did i love this book but,i loveD tbis whole series. I tried reading it slowly but,i found myself devoring it. Icouldn'tput it down. Intxhis installment we are introduced to more of everything ( vampires,werewolves,and immortal beings ). I knew that Evertide hax to pickup whefe Everdafk leftoff. I also knew that adventure had to draw to some sort of clozufe and itdid but,it has markedthe beginnig of somethingtotally neW

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Week #7: (Spot 53)

Book: Rome (Marked Men, Book 3)..and Book Title "R"
Read: April 7
Rating& Review: ★★★.
This book featured Rule's older brother Rome, the one that was in the military for most of book 1. Now he is back from Afghanistan and suffering from PTSD. Instead of seeing a therapist, he opted for numbing himself with vodka and being a douchebag to everyone. While the crew tip-toed around him, Cora (Shaw's friend and Ayden's roommate) didn't have history with him. Thus she wasn't shy about telling off and calling him "Captain No Fun" for his constant grump behavior.

But despite all the snarky retorts, Cora fought an attract to Rome, until she couldn't anymore. Then they had to find a way to understand each others issues and see where their relationship could go.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

WEEK 8: Roll: "10" (5,5)
New Space: 63
Read a book that is 3rd, 6th or 63rd h in a series OR Alternate Read Author "B"

Book Choices:
☑ Ezi: End of Days (Peryn & the End of Days, Book 3) Ezi's Review
☑Joeera: Silence (Hush Hush, Book 3) Joeera's Review
☑ Lanelle: Bubba and the Ten Little Loonies by C.L. Bevill (Alt Read) Lanelle's Review
☑ Lauren: Tangled Up In You (Writer Friends, Book 3) Lauren's Review
☑ *Nan*: The Bridge of Silver Wings (More Heat than the Sun, Book 3) *Nan's Review
☑ Vi: The Witness (Alt Read) Vi's Review

[Lauren]

I'll be reading - 3rd in the Writer Friends series.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Ezi, I was impressed that you were able to read a series book and the alternate this last roll. So I was super excited when I realized I could do it this time. I'm going to read the 6th in a series and a B author - Bubba and the Ten Little Loonies by C.L. Bevill.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Lanelle wrote: "Ezi, I was impressed that you were able to read a series book and the alternate this last roll. So I was super excited when I realized I could do it this time. I'm going to read the 6th in a series..."

LOL, It was purely coincidence :)

I'm torn between book 3 or alt read

[*Nan*]

Week 7 - Space 63

The Bridge of Silver Wings - 3rd in a Series

[Vi]

I'm going to go with the alternate - B author: . It works for PtP too.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Week 8, Space 63 - 6th in a series and author B
book read : Bubba and the Ten Little Loonies by C.L. Bevill, 338 pages
date read : May 10, 2015
rating - 3 stars

I read Bubba and the Ten Little Loonies. This series has been in a bit of a slump these past couple books. This one was definitely better, but that's probably because the author used Agatha Christie's famous mystery Ten Little Indians / And Then There Were None as a base. Bubba wasn't quite as dense in this story. And the inmates at the Dogley Institute for Mental Well-Being are always entertaining. Can't wait for the next book.

[*Nan*]

Week 8 - Space 63

The Bridge of Silver Wings
# 3 in a Series
Finished 05/12/15
4 stars

THe more I read in this series the more I love Ben and Nikolas.It took me a little while to get into this story but the more I read the more I was hooked. I am so glad I discovered this author this year.

[Lauren]

Week #8: Spot 63 - Third in series


Tangled Up In You by Rachel Gibson

Finished: May 11
Rating: 4 Stars

Review: Gibson is a wonderful story teller and this series is very entertaining. The characters are well defined and the plot premise compelling. Nevertheless, the books contains one of my most hated tropes - keeping secrets. This is exceedingly irritating as the reader is constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop and it puts a pall on the romance. My preference is for characters who are open and honest.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Week #8: (Spot 63)

Book: End of Days (Peryn and the End of Day, Book 3)
Read: May 12
Rating& Review: ★★★★.
A lot of times the last book in a series is a let down. This isn't one of those cases. The book was enjoyable, entertaining and action packed.
I think it was my favorite in the series.

[Vi]

Week 8: Spot 63 - 'B' Author

by Sandra Brown

Date Read: 13 May 2015
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
This book read older (1990) than it was actually published (1995). The story is nothing to write about (unless you count really silly) but Sandra Brown sure can write. It was totally engrossing and very difficult to put down. When the flash back was revealed completely, I was thinking maybe my 12 year old self would have loved this. It had the tropes and all the stereotypical characters. The twist at the end was a little difficult to swallow because I had soo many questions on the reality of it. Overall an entertaining read for a suspense lover with less emphasis on romance.

[Joeera]

Week 8 Spot 63

( r-f-May 13-14 ) ( by Becca Fitzpatrick ) ( #3 Hush Hush Series ) ( pages 438 )

Rated: 5 stars

Review:


This story maks the bond between Norah and Patch stronger. I liked how Noah was in this book she gets stronger,smarter,and she trusts her instincs more. (She begins the srory with no memory of the last 5 months ).She has to work through a lot in this bok but she. rkses to iit withot losing heself.Patch really loves Norah and this book
provef it

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

WEEK 9: Roll: "8" (6,2)
New Space: 71
Read a book that is Standalone, 1st, 7th or 71st in a series OR Alternate Read Author "L"

Book Choices:
☑ Ezi: Seven Years (Seven, Book 1) Ezi's Review
Joeera:
☑ Lanelle: The Mischief of the Mistletoe (Pink Carnation, Book 7 ) Lanelle's Review
☑ Lauren: Mackenzie's Mountain (Alt. Read: Linda Howard) Lauren's Review
☑ *Nan*: Misfits (Alt. Read: Garrett Leigh) *Nan's Review
☑ Vi: Afterlight (Dark Ink Chronicles, Book 1 ) Vi's Review

[Lauren]

The alternate for space 71 is Author L

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Lauren wrote: "The alternate for space 71 is Author L"

Thanks. I fixed it.

[Lauren]

:0)

[*Nan*]

My pick is Misfits- Garrett Leigh
Alternate- author L

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

I want to read The Mischief of the Mistletoe by Lauren Willig, which is the 7th in the series and author L. I have the ebook on hold at Phoenix Public Library and I know the town library has a paperback. But the town library doesn't open until Monday. *sigh*

[Lauren]

Week #9: Spot 71 - First in series


Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard

Finished: May 16
Rating: 5 Stars

Review: Although somewhat dated in terms of the themes (not surprising given that it was written in 1989), this book is a wonderful read. Mary Elizabeth Potter is a prim and proper teacher with a spine of steel who she stands toe to toe with sexy, smoldering Wolf Mackenzie. The small town prejudices and the suspense plot add additional layers of intensity to the romance. Will be reading more in the series.

[*Nan*]

Week 9: Spot 71 - Alternate- Author L

Misfits

Finished:5/16/15
4 stars

This is alot different than many menages that I have read because it focuses on the emotional growth between the three men and doesn't focus on the sexual attraction like many othe books do. Tom and Cass are in an established open relationship that is suffering in some ways because both men are so focused on their careers.

Jake suffers from Tourettes Syndrome and catches Tom's attention when he is in a pub one night. It is Jake being in Cass and Tom's lives that brings the other two men back together as well as including Jake.

I really liked this story.

[Vi]

I'm going with which is #1 in a series.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Bitter Spirits (Roaring Twenties, Book 1) or Only Love by Garrett Leigh.

both are audiobooks,so I will go for it today

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Week 9 : Spot 71 - 7th in a series and author L
The Mischief of the Mistletoe by Lauren Willig, 339 pages
read : May 18, 2015
rating : 3 stars

With a main character with a nickname like Turnip, you have to know that the book shouldn't be taken too seriously. This is just a fun story. The author must have saved up all her bad puns, silly jokes and wackiest characters. Throw in Christmas puddings, detachable mustachios, teenage girls and French spies and you end up with a romping good time. A solid 3 star rating.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Good job Nan & Lanelle.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Week #9: (Spot 71)

Book: Seven Years (Seven, Book 1)
Read: May 19
Rating& Review: ★★★.
This book had all the makings of a great book, so I am not quite sure why it was just okay.

Lexi Knight was grieving her brother's death when her brother's best friend Austin Cole comes back to town. He tells Lexi that her brother's death wasn't an accident as they previously thought, but a murder. In fact, Lexi's family was still in danger from the group who murdered her brother but Austin was there to protect them. This began Lexi's discovery that she isn't human, but a shifter. Also, Lexi began unraveling the story behind her brothers murder.

There was romance, there was a plot, the writing was good but I just didn't connect with the characters in a way that would allow me to truly care about their plight. I liked the story enough that I will continue with the series. I hope the series proves to be as enjoyable as I think it will be.

[Joeera]

Week 9 Spot 71

( The Notorious Gentelmen #1 ) ( pages 357 ) ( by Suzanne Enoch ) ( r-f-May 19-20 )


Rated: 5 stars


Review:

Both the hero and herione had amazing chemistery. I loved how the herione blackedmailed the hero working for her so she could find out why he was robbing people. I enjoyed the scenes where Sullivan ( the hero ) was trainning Icdabel' ( the herionr ) horse Zephyr and teaching her how to ride was faisinating and nicely done. I ferll in love with both the hero asnd herione because of the way Enoch ( the writer ) presented them in the story. It was writen in such a way that you get to know their personality and characters at the samre time they het to know each other. The plot flowed very well and thete was a lot of genuine intense emontion that never became cheesy or overwhelming. I thought the story was very unique and original. I loved it and I look forward to reading the next book in the series.