R15: SS Team 2 - Touch My Shelf

[Christina]

I’m still working on my book. I’ll probably finish after I get off work tomorrow. Not enough time tonight. Maybe 4:30 pm eastern time. I’m in Ohio.

[Mandy]

Completion Post
Week 4 Spot 23
My Choice
[bookCover:Fire in His Kiss|34535434] by Ruby Dixon
Date Read 3/11/24
Pages 408
How it fits 2nd in the series
★★★★★

Review

I might a tiny addict to Ruby Dixon's books. She just creates amazing worlds with captivating beings. While her stories are intertwined each book is a standalone in this series. I didn't read the first one yet but I did read the 2nd one which I loved. I'm totally going back to the first series. I loved Sasha even when Dakh's being a totally possessive dragon. This is such a great story and I can't wait to learn more about the steamy dragons.

[Denise]

Completion post

Week 4 spot 23

Bright Winter Lights
Book 2 in series
Read 3/14
4 stars

I picked this up because I enjoyed the other books in the series. I loved that the characters from the other books were brought back into the story. I am hoping for more books in the series, since they were so much fun.

[Mandy]

Week 4 - Spot 23
Alternate - Europe

Christina - Dayhunter★ ★ ★ ★ Review
Denise - Bright Winter Lights★ ★ ★★ Review
Krissy -The Wishing Game ★ Review
Jamie (TheRebelliousReader) - The Bungalow Mystery ★★★ Review
Danielle Gypsy Soul - Heart of Fire ★ ★ ★ ★Review
Mandy - Fire in His Kiss★ ★ ★ ★★ Review

[Mandy]

Just waiting on Christina. When you post roll for us to please.

[Christina]

Completion post:
Sorry this took me forever. If i didn't switch books half way through the week, I would have been done a lot sooner.
Book: Dayhunter
How it fits: 2nd in series
Pages: 368
Stars: 4
Review: Even though it has been a few years since I read the first book, I didn't have a hard time following along. I like the back and forth between Danaus and Mira. I would love to see her remove the sick from his ass.... I also loved all of the plotting and scheming done by the council. Overall, lots of action in the book. Worth the read.

[Christina]

Previous spot 23
Roll 2+3 = 5
New Spot 28

2nd in series
8 in series.
28 in series
Author "T"

[Mandy]

Christina wrote: "Completion post:
Sorry this took me forever. If i didn't switch books half way through the week, I would have been done a lot sooner.
Book: Dayhunter
How it fits: 2nd in series
Pages..."

It happens life get's in the ways sometimes. All good. New week here we go!

[Jamie (TheRebelliousReader)]

Week 5 Selection Post - Spot 28: Alternate

Unleashed by Alli Temple
Pages: 306
How it fits: Author's last name starts with T

[Krissy]

Danielle Gypsy Soul wrote: "Sorry your book wasn't good - it does sound pretty stupid :)."

Oh, it was. The more I listened the more cringe it was

[Krissy]

Christina wrote: "Previous spot 23
Roll 2+3 = 5
New Spot 28

2nd in series
8 in series.
Author "T""

Don't forget 28th in the series. You never know, someone just might have one! Lol

[Jamie (TheRebelliousReader)]

Forgot I actually have a book two that I want to read.

[Jamie (TheRebelliousReader)]

Week 5 Selection Post - Spot 28

Blessed Water by Margot Douaihy
Pages: 288
How it fits: Book two in the 'Sister Holiday Mysteries' series

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Week 5 Selection Post - Spot 28


A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel by K.J. Charles
Pages: 336
How it Fits: #2 in the Doomsday Books Series

[Christina]

Selection post

I'm going to use the alternate. Author "T"
T. Kingfisher

Looking forward to this one.

[Christina]

Krissy wrote: "Christina wrote: "Previous spot 23
Roll 2+3 = 5
New Spot 28

2nd in series
8 in series.
Author "T""

Don't forget 28th in the series. You never know, someone just might have one! Lol"

I changed it. Although I can't imagine reading a series with that many books. The only one I can think of is probably JD Robb's In Death...

[Jamie (TheRebelliousReader)]

Week 5, Spot 28

Blessed Water by Margot Douaihy
Date Read: 3/16/24
How It Fits: Book two in the 'Sister Holiday Mysteries' series
Pages: 288
Rating: ★★★★
Review: Another mystery to solve with my favorite Queer, tatted up, chain smoking, foul mouthed Nun, Sister Holiday. She’s such a badass character and I love her so much. She’s so complex and deeply flawed. She wants to help and do good but she’s also not above going about things in a way that she shouldn’t.

I thought this book was better than book one (even though I really liked that one as well) in terms of we get more character development and I also thought the pacing in this one was a lot smoother. It jumps right in with Sister Holiday finding the body of one of a Priest in a river and the story takes off from there. So many twists and turns and I thought the ending was really good. Great and intense scenes of confrontation and I liked how it all wrapped up. I really hope there will be more books in this series because I need Sister Holiday to solve all of the crimes for as long as possible. She’s just so awesome and this series is gritty but also a lot of fun to read.

[Krissy]

Christina wrote: "I changed it. Although I can't imagine reading a series with that many books. The only one I can think of is probably JD Robb's In Death...."

I know of a few. The Stephanie Plum books, Terry Pratchett has one, Harry Bosch series, Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys, Jack Reacher, a lot of the cozy mysteries series go that high like the Hannah Swensen series, Anita Blake series, Dark Hunter series, etc. Basically there are tons that I have started but I kind of pick my way through them. There isn't a single series that large that I've read all the way through lol

[Mandy]

I'm re-reading Anita Blake but I'm only on 11

[Mandy]

Selection Post
Week 5
Alternate T


Subject to change but it's the one atm.

[Christina]

I am at 14 for Anita Blake. But I get your point. I forget there are series that go that far. I recently started Terry Pratchett. I read one of his books (Mort) 😀 Long ways to go if I plan on finishing that series…

[Christina]

Mandy, I hope you love Legends and Lattes. I loved it. It was a cozy fun read.

[Jamie (TheRebelliousReader)]

I also loved Legends and Lattes. No pressure though, Mandy. LOL.

I'm only on book 8 of the Anita Blake series and like 12 in the Discworld. I love long series but I can't binge through them. I get bored after a while.

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Week 5 Completion Post - Spot 28


A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel by K.J. Charles
Pages: 336
How it Fits: #2 in the Doomsday Books Series
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I actually liked this one even more than the first one. I enjoyed both MC's and the battle with the family more than the "gold" plot TBH. It was just fun and I liked the secondary characters as well.

[Jamie (TheRebelliousReader)]

Danielle, is that series connected to another series? I've read I think maybe one or two novellas by KJ Charles but I never know where to start to really jump in.

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Jamie (TheRebelliousReader) wrote: "Danielle, is that series connected to another series? I've read I think maybe one or two novellas by KJ Charles but I never know where to start to really jump in."

No - I've read most of KJ Charles and none of the characters are from other series that I remember.

My 3 favorite series from this author are:
Charm of Magpies
Doomsday Series Books
Will Darling Adventures

None of those are connected to each other. Charm Of Magpies does have two "spin off" books but they fall after the series and don't need to be read. (I didn't like them quite as much as the original series)

[Denise]

Christina wrote: "Selection post

I'm going to use the alternate. Author "T"
T. Kingfisher

Looking forward to this one."

I haven't read that one yet! I love her books so much.

[Jamie (TheRebelliousReader)]

Danielle Gypsy Soul wrote: "No - I've read most of KJ Charles and none of the characters are from other series that I remember.

My 3 favorite series from this author are:
Charm of Magpies
Doomsday Series Books
Will Darling Adventures

None of those are connected to each other. Charm Of Magpies does have two "spin off" books but they fall after the series and don't need to be read. (I didn't like them quite as much as the original series)"

I have the first two books in the Will Darling Adventures so I'll start there. Thanks!

[Krissy]

I love the Will Darling books! The audiobook narrations are literal perfection if you go that route.

[Mandy]

Week 5 Completion Post - Spot 28

Nosedive by Torri Heat
Pages: 285
How it Fits: Alternate T Torri Heat
Rating: 5 stars
Nosedive is a captivating whirlwind adventure that hooks you right from the start till the very last page I couldn't put it down. This one was sweet with just the right balance of steamy and story. The author has created another beautiful story that just captured my heart. This is a perfect paranormal romance it was so beautifully done. I can't wait to read more of the authors books. I just lover her books and ever story has been unique and incredible.

[Mandy]

I didn't read Legends and Lattes my bestie asked me to wait till she gets hers so we can buddy read it lol.

[Christina]

I'm probably the last one again this week, but still finished so I'm happy.

Completion Post:
Spot 28
Paladin’s Grace
How it fits: Author "t" - T. Kingfisher.
Rating 2 stars
Review: I thought this book was going to be fantasy with some meat on its bones, so this might be an expectation thing... but it wasn't a romance, and it didn't have enough substance for me to call it fantasy. The world was nice. The story wrapped up at the end with an appearance of a character that was never introduced before. Overall, I was slightly disappointed. There were some funny parts though.

[Christina]

I had previously requested to be excused from the coming week due to vacation with the fam since I don't know if I'll have enough time to read, so this is my reminder.

I'm glad I was able to finish my chosen book this week. Work was a bit of a shitshow and I worked a lot more overtime than usual. Hope everyone had a fabulous week and I'll see you for the next round. [Hugs]

[Krissy]

COMPLETION POST
Week 5, Spot 28


My Choice: What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher
Pages: 165
How it Fits: Alt: T author
Date Read: 3/20
Rating: ★★★★
Review: Weird. Just weird. I wasn't sure what I was getting into before I started this but I really liked where it took me. I found it creepy, sometimes gag inducing, and all the time very graphic. It started out a little slower. What is killing the Usher siblings? That is why Alex, the protagonist, is called to the Usher's home. The scene with the Usher sister in the end on the bed was brutal. The author has a talent for writing grotesque things. I am glad I picked this up and look forward to the sequel


[*book:What Moves the Dead|58724626]

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Christina wrote: "I had previously requested to be excused from the coming week due to vacation with the fam since I don't know if I'll have enough time to read, so this is my reminder.

I'm glad I was able to fini..."

Enjoy your vacation! :)

[Denise]

I'm going to get my completion post done in a couple of hours

[Mandy]

Week 5 - Spot 28
Alternate - T Author

Christina - Paladin’s Grace★ ★ Review
Denise -A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Review
Krissy - What Moves the Dead★ ★ ★★ Review
Jamie - Blessed Water ★★★★ Review
Danielle Gypsy Soul - A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel ★★★★ Review
Mandy -Nosedive ★★★★★ Review

[Mandy]

When you post your review Denise will you roll for us too.

[Denise]

Completion post
Week 5 - Spot 28

Alternate, T Author
A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking
T. Kingfisher
read 3/22/24
5 stars

This was a reread for me. I loved it the first time and I loved it this time, too. I love Bob. I think every family needs a Bob.

[Denise]

Week 6 - Team 2
Dice Roll 2+5=7
Previous Space: 28
New space: 35

[Denise]

Mandy wrote: "When you post your review Denise will you roll for us too."

Yup! Done! Sorry for the delay!

[Jamie (TheRebelliousReader)]

Week 6 Selection Post - Spot 35: Alternate

Zero Chill by Carolyn Elizabeth
Pages: 228
How it fits: Title is two words

[Mandy]

Denise wrote: "Mandy wrote: "When you post your review Denise will you roll for us too."

Yup! Done! Sorry for the delay!"


It's been a wonky month. It's all good!!!! =D

[Mandy]

Week 6 Selection Post - Spot 35: Alternate - Two Word Title (excluding articles like A, An, The) Deadly Silence, The Hunger Games

by T.B. Wiese
pages: 158
How it first: 2 word title (A doesn't count)

[Jamie (TheRebelliousReader)]

Week 6, Spot 35 - Alternate

Zero Chill by Carolyn Elizabeth
Date Read: 3/23/24
How It Fits: Two word title
Pages: 228
Rating: ★★★★
Review: I’ll admit that this was probably my least favorite of the series but in saying that it’s still a four star because I love the characters so much and the plot did get really good towards the middle. The beginning was slow but the highlight was all of the relationship moments between Thayer and Corey. No complaints there because their romance is so incredibly wonderful. They argue but they also talk things out which I appreciate. Once the plot really picks up I was hooked as I found that the crime being a bunch of young people committing hate crimes to be really interesting and different for this series. It definitely got intense but I liked the way it all wrapped up.

I’m not sure if this is the last book in this series but if it is it wasn’t a bad way to go out. I just really want a book about Rachel and Nora as well. They are so freakin’ cute together and they need their romance told.

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Week 6 Selection Post - 35

Book: Heart of Ice by Lisa Edmonds
Pages: 382
How it Fits: #3 in Alice Worth Series

[Krissy]

SELECTION POST
Week 6, Spot 35


My Choice: System Overload by Saxon James
Pages: 290
How it Fits: Divorced Men's Club #5


[*book:System Overload|156508578]

[Mandy]

Completion Post
Week 6 Spot 35
by T.B. Wiese
Pages 158
Finished 3/26/24
How it fits: 2 word Title (A doesn't count)
Rating ★★★★★

Review

I picked this one up because I loved the first one so much. This is the second installment in the Monsters of the divide series. This story features Max & Vex a human who lost everything and a monster who's drawn to him. This romance is sweet but also steamy. I loved the whirlwind romance. It's a perfect installment in Max & Vex's story. I can't wait for the next one. I ended up devouring this one in just a little over an hour it was impossible to put down.

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Mine will be done later today :)

[Krissy]

COMPLETION POST
Week 6, Spot 35


My Choice: System Overload by Saxon James
Pages: 290
How it Fits: Divorced Men's Club #5
Date Read: 3/27
Rating: ★★★★
Review: This author really knows how to write the perfect stories for my tastes. Perfect amount of superblight angst, humor, and fluff. Narration was also spot on. I subtracted a star because too much time was spent worrying about Molly in my opinion. Everyone is a consenting adult. Just live your life and do whatever makes you happy. So far this entire series has been top notch ♥️