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@Eunice, my book was over 500 pages. We should have another bonus point.
Eunice wrote: "Erin, articles like "the" are not counted as a word, so your current book's only 2 words"Oh weird. Back to searching then I guess lol
Namita wrote: "@Eunice, my book was over 500 pages. We should have another bonus point."I'll edit my post and give the mods a heads-up
Week 2 - Spot 18
Pages: 284 Pages
How it fits: Sinister in Savannah #1
Date completed: 2/26/2024
Rating: ***
Review: Jonah has had a hard life. He's a computer analyst for the GBI and his intern Avery, is a ray of sunshine in his life. When his neighbor asks him to look into an old solved case because she felt it was wrong and she's dying. When he does this, all hell breaks loose. Through being cited at work, suspended, tires slashed, and attacked, he works with his friends and gives into his attraction to Avery.
It's great to see this wounded man, fix his heart and learn to love again. Avery is super sweet and the things he does to get Jonah to give in was fantastic, but when Johan jumps in, he jumped in with everything he had.
Completion Post: Week 2Spot: 18
Book: The Lady is Trouble
Pages: 320
Date Read: 2/26
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
How it Fits: #1 in League of Lords series
Review: A really good start to the series. Anyone who knows me knows how much I love Historical Fictions, especially those where the heroine knows what she wants despite being innocent
Well, this is one of them. Great romance, great chemistry and then tension. That was hot.
This was my first time reading this author, sure won't be the last.
Selection Post - Week 2Spot: 18
Three Hours in Paris by Cara Black
Pages: 350
How It Fits: #1 Kate Rees
Completion Post - Week 2Spot: 18
Three Hours in Paris by Cara Black
Pages: 350
How It Fits: #1 Kate Rees
Date Read: 2/27
Rating: 4*
Review
This was the 1st in the Kate Rees series set in occupied France during WW2. I have to admit I didn’t realise this was the first in a series which added to the suspense of the novel as I wasn’t sure if Kate would survive. Recruited as a sniper following the death of her husband and daughter she is sent to France to assassinate Hitler. After the failed assassination attempt what follows is a fast paced chase through France as Kate attempts to flee the country and through the underground network closely followed by Günter a German officer who is determined to capture her. A really good start to the series that I will probably continue with.
Completion Post
Love from Scratch by Katilyn Hill
Pages:
Date Read: 2/28
How it fits: 3 word title
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This was a cute read! Reese and Benny were sweet together. I liked the setting both of Seattle and of the Friends of Flavor studio/shows. The Amateur Hour show was fun and sounded like it'd be a fun show to watch in real life. And I liked the way the non romantic storylines were wrapped up in the end
Completion Post Spot: 18
Book: Tucker
Author: Juliana Stone
Read: 2/29/24
Pages: 224
Rating: 3
Review: Not a bad start to the series. I liked the chemistry between the mc’s. Sometimes they annoyed me by mostly I enjoyed the read. I liked getting to know all the characters/family members and seeing what there is to look forward too in the rest of the series
Completion Post - Week 2Spot: 18
Vision in White by Nora Roberts
Pages: 325
How It Fits: Three-word title / #1 in Bride Quartet series (for 2 in 1 bonus)
Date Read: 2/29
Rating: 4
Review: It's this kind of low-conflict light romance that I enjoy the most when it comes to romance books. The romance between Mac and Carter is adorable, with most of the "conflict" coming from Mac's commitment issues stemming from her dysfunctional family. I particularly enjoyed the relationship and the interactions between Mac and her friends. There's nothing overly dramatic, and it just feels natural.
Team #6: Series-Us Readers Week 2
Cindy - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Erin - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Eunice - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Louise - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
MN Lisa - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Namita - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Bonus Task Tracker:
✸ Always Alternate (Eunice) (view spoiler)
✸ Always Series (Lisa) (view spoiler)
✸ Always Series (Louise) (view spoiler)
✸ >=3 books in a series
✸ Starting and finishing a series
Team #6 - Series-Us ReadersWeek 3
Dice Roll: 2+2 = 4
Previous Space: 18
New Space: 22
Task: #2 or #22 in series; Title 'S'
Sweet. The book I'm starting later today is #2 in a series.
Completion:
Heartless by Elsie Silver
Date Read: 3/2
Pages: 476
How it fits: #2 in Chestnut Springs series
Rating: 5 stars
Review: I had a great time reading this one! I loved Willa's relationship with Luke, it was so precious! And Willa and Cade together I thought made a great couple. The conflict towards the end of this book was also handed masterfully well! They hit a snag and then actually talked about it! And explained their feelings! It was great
Week 3 - Roll 1 - Spot 22Embracing His Syn
Pages: 372 Pages
How it fits: Nothing Special #2
Date completed: 3/3/2024
Rating: ****
Review: Syn and Furious. Syn is new to town, having moved to work with God and Day in Atlanta. Furious escaped an abusive Ex and dreams of owning his own business. When his coworkers start getting killed, Syn and his task force are investigating.
I loved this story and the journey Syn and Furious took us on. We got to see a lot of God, Day, Ro, and some Johnson, but the story of Syn and Furi left an imprint on me.
Completion Post: Week 2Spot: 22
Book: To Wed a Wicked Earl
Pages: 320
Date Read: 3/7
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
How it Fits: #2 in Devine & Friends series
Review: This was a pretty quick read. I really enjoyed it. Olivia Park writes such beautiful love stories.
If you haven't tried her historical fictions, I say, please do give it a shot.
The chemistry between the leads was palpable through the pages. Such a fun read!!
Completion PostSpot: 22
Book: Jack
Author: Juliana Stone
Pages: 275
Read: 3/7/24
Rating: 4
Review: Second book of the series, was not disappointed. It was a good read, hit me in all my feelers. Can’t wait to see what will happen next in family Simon!
Completion PostWeek 3 - Spot 22
Book: Spellcasting in Silk by Juliet Blackwell
Pages: 336
How it fits: S title
Date completed: 3/4/2024
Rating: 3
Review: I've loved the series so far, but at this point in the series, there is almost zero character development. The main cast have become static, and it's becoming repetitive now. We don't even see much of the other coven members anymore. The mystery is still as creative as ever, but the lack of character development brought down my enjoyment of this book.
Completion PostSpot: 22
Book: Two Victims
Pgs: 244
How It Fits: #2 DCI Rachel King
Date Read: 3/6
Rating: 3*
Review
This is the 2nd in the DCI Rachel King series. Set in Manchester Rachel is called to a building site where a body has been found shot through the head. Close to the body is another unidentified body of a young girl. As they investigate these two deaths Rachel finds that her past could be linked to these women in a way that could jeopardize her career. A good fast paced page turner but I need to read book 1 as there are many references to previous events.
Forgot to post this when I finished :(As I’m the last to post I’ve gone ahead and rolled for us.
Team #6 - Series-Us Readers
Week 4
Dice Roll: 1+1 = 2
Previous Space: 22
New Space: 24
Task: #2 in Series; #4 in Series; #24 in Series ; MC is in their 20's
Team #6: Series-Us Readers Week 3
Cindy - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Erin - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Eunice - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Louise - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
MN Lisa - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Namita - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Bonus Task Tracker:
✸ Always Alternate (Eunice) (view spoiler)
✸ Always Series (Lisa) (view spoiler)
✸ Always Series (Louise) (view spoiler)
✸ >=3 books in a series
✸ Starting and finishing a series
Louise wrote: "Forgot to post this when I finished :(As I’m the last to post I’ve gone ahead and rolled for us.
Team #6 - Series-Us Readers
Week 4
Dice Roll: 1+1 = 2
Previous Space: 22
New Space: 24
Task: #2 ..."
Sorry, didn't see your post earlier, Louise, and I also rolled. It's the captain's job to check in and do the rolls, so you don't need to worry about rolling. For this round, I'll just delete mine and use yours.
Week 3 - Spot 24
Pages: 359 Pages
How it fits: Hazard and Somerset #2
Date completed: 3/8/2024
Rating: ****
Review: It took me a bit to get into this story. There are a lot of characters and keeping them all straight was super difficult. But once it got going I really enjoyed it.
The tension continues to grow between Somers and Hazard, even though they are both with other people. I can just feel that when they finally get together, fireworks. On to the next one.
Completion
Author: Elsie Silver
Date Read: 3/11/2024
How it fits: #4 in Chestnut Springs series
Rating: 3 stars
Review: This is the highest rated book in this series but alas it has been my least favorite thus far. I definitely understand why people really loved this one. However the characters got together too early into the book for my personal taste. When I'm reading a book like this one where it's just purely romance and that's the whole plot I just lose interest when they get together early as I like reading for the tension and buildup and the chase. And if that's going to be over early in the book I just need a driving non romantic plot line as well.
I did like them together as a couple though! Theo was so good to and so good for Winter and I liked seeing Winter's character arc in this one after seeing glimpses of her in previous books.
Completion PostSpot: 24
Book: Death at Victoria Dock
Pgs: 164pgs
How it Fits: #4 Phryne Fisher
Date Read: 3/9
Rating: 4*
Review
This was a refreshing mystery set in the 1920s. Phryne is a 1920s socialite who spends her spare time investigating and solving mysteries. She is not the typical socialite having started poor and inheriting money she carries a gun, flies a plan and loyal to her friends. She uses nefarious tactics to gather information which lends a light airy touch to the mystery.
Completion Post: Week 4Spot: 24
Book: I Kissed an Earl
Pages: 320
Date Read: 3/14
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
How it Fits: #4 in Pennyroyal Green series
Review: A really good addition to the series. One of the reasons, I enjoy this series is because there is a great mystery in the story along with romance.
The story telling is really good and flow naturally.
Great romance, great chemistry and then tension. That was hot.
Completion PostSpot: 24
Book: Peacekeeper
Author: Laura Pavlov
Read: 3/14/24
Pages: 208
Rating: 4
Review: Love this author. Loved this second chance romance. Loved all the characters. Loved the bond that these brothers have. Can’t wait to see what happens next with Jack.
Completion PostSpot: 24
Book: Burn Bright
Author: Patricia Briggs
Read: 3/14/24
Pages: 308
How It Fits: MC is in late 20s
Rating: 4
Review: I liked the mystery and the new characters we meet. I'm hoping that it will be related to a bigger problem that seems to be brewing on the horizon, but I could be wrong; the author was quite vague about it. We also get more of a glimpse into Bran and Leah's relationship, but it feels shallow as if just to show the presence of some mutual love in their relationship. There's a scene that deserves the HUH meme, but the author also worded it vaguely albeit with some heavy implications, so I'm not really sure what to think about it.
Team #6: Series-Us Readers Week 4
Cindy - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Erin - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Eunice - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Louise - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
MN Lisa - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Namita - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Bonus Task Tracker:
✸ Always Alternate (Eunice) (view spoiler)
✸ Always Series (Lisa) (view spoiler)
✸ Always Series (Louise) (view spoiler)
✸ >=3 books in a series
✸ Starting and finishing a series
Team #6 - Series-Us ReadersWeek 5
Dice Roll: 5 + 2 = 7
Previous Space: 24
New Space: 31
Task: #1 in Series; #3 in Series; #31 in Series ; Set in a Fictional Location/Universe
Week 5 - Spot 31
Pages: 255 Pages
How it fits: Ruined & Relinquished #3
Date completed: 3/15/2024
Rating: *****
Review: Slater, Milo and Cody get their story. The romance was a bit slower than it was in the other ones of this series, but really it added to this. Slater deals with Anxiety and Depression and while not something I have experience with personally, my daughter does and the descriptions of how it feels and how he copes, is similar to her. The author dealt with these respectfully and I just loved how these men are together.
They each have their own insecurities, but through (mostly) clear communication, they work through them. 3 damaged men coming together to be better for everyone and ugh, just love it.
Completion:
Pages: 377
Date Read: 3/19
How it fits: #1 in Sinful Wallflowers Series
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I thought the set up in this one was so fun. Alexander and Katherine had a great dynamic and great chemistry. Their interactions absolutely pushed all the buttons for me in what I like in character banter. The story did drag just a little for me around the 3/4 mark, but overall a really fun and solid historical romance. My first Stacy Reid book but definitely will not be my last!
Completion Post: Week 5Spot: 31
Book: The Beast's Bride
Pages: 330
Date Read: 3/19
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
How it Fits: #1 in the Blustocking War series
Review: A great start to the series. Looking forward to reading more.
The chemistry was great, the romance was fun.
Love it when I discover new series. I’m enjoying this author very much.
Mod
Reminder that books must be at least 140 pages.
Denise wrote: "Namita wrote: "Pages: 116"Reminder that books must be at least 140 pages."
Thanks Denise. Book has been updated
Completion Post - Week 5Spot: 31
The Seventh Victim by Mary Burton
Pages: 449
How It Fits: #1 Texas Rangers
Date Read: 3/20
Rating: 4*
Review
This is the first in the Texas rangers series which opens with the attempted murder of the Seattle Stranglers seventh victim who is saved when a passerby interrupts the strangler. Fast forward seven years and Laura is back living in Austin, Texas where it appears the strangler has resurfaced. This is quite a fast paced book and just when you think you have it all figured out another twist is thrown in. I will definitely be going back to this series.
Completion Post-Week 5Spot: 31
Book: Maverick
Author: Juliana Stone
Pages: 236
How it fits: 3rd book in series
Rating: 3
Review: I’ve been enjoying my this series so far. I liked learning more about maverick and having him get his happily ever after. The book started off a little slow for me but i still enjoyed the read
Spot: 31Book: Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
Pages: 416
Date Read: 3/20
Rating: 4
How it Fits: Set in a fictional fantasy island
Review: It's very expository in nature, clearly just meant to set things up for the next book in the series. Nothing really happened in this book aside from introducing the three sisters and the rules of this fantasy island. It reads like a slice-of-life novel featuring the normal lives of the three queen candidates and their interactions with their respective circles, up until the last few chapters where plot twists are suddenly thrown out.
Team #6: Series-Us Readers Week 5
Cindy - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Erin - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Eunice - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Louise - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
MN Lisa - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Namita - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Bonus Task Tracker:
✸ Always Alternate (Eunice) (view spoiler)
✸ Always Series (Lisa) (view spoiler)
✸ Always Series (Louise) (view spoiler)
✸ >=3 books in a series
✸ Starting and finishing a series
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Spot: 18
Book: The Lady is Trouble
Pages: 320
How it Fits: #1 in League of Lords series