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Meet & Greet Challenge Round 10 (Jun/Jul): READING
All of Group 3 should have my picks. If not please let me know.
I've received Group 1 picks from everyone but... the person who isn't picking until the weekend. Breann? I'm having a brain fart.
Jane (PS) wrote: "Is anyone else in Group 1 missing picks from Joyce and Sallie? I haven't seen them comment in this thread lately..."I'm missing picks from Joyce. I have my picks from Sallie.
Lily, I'm so sorry. I thought I sent my picks to you but looks like the message didn't go through ...I'm sending them right now. Sry :(
I'm home, on a real computer, the kids are in bed... Group 1 here I come!
Welcome home, Breann! I'll have your picks and bonus picks tomorrow. :)
Breann wrote: "I'm home, on a real computer, the kids are in bed... Group 1 here I come!"Welcome back Breann
Ty wrote: "still no picks from Joyce"I'll PM her now.
I'm pretty sure I'm done with Group 1. Let me know if I missed you.Starting on bonus picks now.
Breann wrote: "I'm pretty sure I'm done with Group 1. Let me know if I missed you.Starting on bonus picks now."
I have your picks Breann both for Group 1 and bonus.
Dee wrote: "whoo-hoo! time to get started!"Finally!! (Said the gal who dragged out her last book until Saturday and then didn't have anything to read the rest of the weekend!)
i'm trying to figure out where i want to start/which books fit into different challenges
Finished my first book - Forbidden - recommended by Dre and MountainKat - for a short book well developed story no real gaps and want to read more by the author in the future - 3.5stars
I have also finished my first book The Best Man by Kristan Higgins recommended by ilovebakedgoods (Teresa). I generally enjoyed it and gave it 3 stars. Here is my full review.
I have finished my first two books. Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas was recommended by MountainKat, Ezinwanyi and Elke. I liked it; I gave it 3 and a half stars. I'm quite curious about the rest of the series and the characters that got introduced.
Bitter Spirits by Jenn Bennett was recommend by Debbie and I gave it 5 stars - I loved the 1920s setting and can't wait to read the rest of the series. I'm a fan of Jenn Bennett's writing anyway, so far all her books made it to my favorites shelf :)
I finished my first book. This one was picked by Preethi. ★★★★★
I loved this book, as always.
I've technically finished my first three books:The Understatement of the Year - picked by MountainKat. I gave it 3 stars. The ending made me a little mad, and the beginning kind of dragged while the MC's were ignoring each other, but I still enjoyed it, and I plan to read the first 2 books in the series as well.
As You Are - picked by JanePS. I gave it 2 stars. I didn't like either MC in this story, and while most people seemed to like the beginning, I just couldn't get into it. I don't know if it was my mood or if the author's writing style just isn't for me.
Fire Down Below - picked by Debbie. I DNF'd this one. I'm not sure if the author's other books are like this one and I should stay away from her period, or if it's just this series, but she was trying too hard for this to be raunchy/funny, and it just came across as over-the-top and obnoxious.
I finished another one: The Girl in the Steel Corset was recommended by Becca. I gave it three (and a half) stars - I really liked the world building and characters and I'm going to continue the series :)
Dre wrote: "I've technically finished my first three books:The Understatement of the Year - picked by MountainKat. I gave it 3 stars. The ending made me a little mad, and the beginning kind..."
Too bad you didn't enjoy As You Are, Dre :( The MC is really OTT and very self-absorbed, so I can see he could be hard to like.
I've done with first two books -Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell, 3 stars
A bit of a disappointment. I have loved all of RR's other books but this was maybe too YA. It just didn't click. My heart broke for Eleanor, though.
Thanks, Becky, for rec!
Wait for You by J.Lynn, 4 stars
I liked this college NA book. Jennifer L. Armintrout writing has always been good for me. Main character Cam was just adorable and so patient with Avery.
Thanks, Ty, for rec!
Finished my first book
-recommended by Dana. 4 stars! It was a quick and easy fun read! Julie James doesn't disappoint!!
I finished 2nd book!!!
This book was picked by Gle ★★★★. It was interesting and hot read, but Maybe too mush bumping uglys. :D
Finished my 2nd book for Group 3 Sherri Thank you for the pick!
Quick HOT read!
Forgot to post this. I finished a book for Group 3.Diane ~Firefly~, thanks for picking
for me. I wanted to continue this series and needed to re-read this one. I think I read it when it first came out and only remembered bits and pieces of it. A bit dark, but a fast and fun read. 4 star book.
Holli wrote: "Forgot to post this. I finished a book for Group 3.Diane ~Firefly~, thanks for picking
for me. I wanted to continue this series and needed to re-read this one..."Glad you like it Holli! I love the Cosmic Troublemakers in that series.
Finished my first book. Circus of the Damned picked by Katherine . 4 Stars. I am rereading the series. I think I stopped at book 10 last time. Hoping to catch up on the whole series.
Done with my second read - Hearts in Darkness by Laura Kaye recommended by KarenH. It was a really sweet novella, I'm glad I read it. I gave it 3.5 star. My full review.
I finished
and loved it - ★★★★½, the only reason I didn't rate it 5 stars was the ending, which in my opinion was a little quick (but still very satisfying). I look forward to the rest of this series. Thank you, LaurLa, for the great pick!
Finished final book in Readhead series
- 5 stars!I loved this series! There was real chemistry and love between main characters and it was hot! So good! I think this trilogy is even better than Clayton's famous Wallbanger series.
Thanks, Lily, for the rec!
Finished my second book (also from MKat) - Night is Darkest - JR is a total comfort read for me and wowsers the hot springs scene with the guys
Dee wrote: "Finished my second book (also from MKat) - Night is Darkest - JR is a total comfort read for me and wowsers the hot springs scene with the guys"OK, now I'm intrigued!! Glad you are enjoying your picks so far!
Just finished my first book,
recommended by Preethi.Honestly, it's hard for me to rate this book. It seems that everyone loves it. And yes, there are great MCs and secondary characters, an intense love story, a lot of suspense and action and even some humor but somehow it just didn't work for me. I didn't really feel the chemistry and I'm still not sure how to feel about D's past as an assassin.
Maybe this is one of these books which I've to read at least twice to really get it?
So I'll give it 3 stars for now and reread it sometime.
Done with my 4th book: Painted Faces - picked by Unusual Child (beppy). I gave it 3 stars. I really wanted to love this book. It was intriguing to have a drag queen MC who is straight, but the book seemed long to me, and I thought the female MC Freda was a bitch. She'd flirt with and tease Nicholas, but when he'd touch her or talk about sex she'd get really bitchy and tell him to back off, so I never felt an chemistry between them. I did like Nicholas though; I just don't know what he saw in Freda.
Finished my first book!Chosen by Gle:
Read: 6/6/15
Rating: ***
I liked the characters for the most part, enjoyed the multiple storylines that were woven throughout, but I really didn't like the misunderstandings between the two main love interests and how long it took for them to get together! Drove me nuts, every time they would have a misunderstanding. I will continue the series, though, because it's light and breezy and easy to read, especially during the summer when I look for those types of books.
Finished My 3rd book.
this one was picked by Nichole ★★★★★I loved the book. I love the author. And I loved Grace and Logan.
Katherine wrote: "Finished My 3rd book. this one was picked by Nichole ★★★★★I loved the book. I love the author. And I loved Grace and Logan."
I"m trying to decide whether I want to read this now or save it for my vacation! Glad you hear you loved it, I've loved every book in that series!!
i just read Before Jamaica Lane last night - i needed her style of writing - it hit all my happy spots - i just wish my library had more of her books, since they are pricier - especially when i read it in like 2hrs
Her writing is that way for me too Dee! It just makes me feel good!Too bad your library doesn't carry more. =(
I have Hero by her to read next - otherwise they on have On Dublin Street :(
Finished Some Like It Wicked - recommended by Ezi/Elke/Lesley and Mai - solid HR - can't say I loved it but I liked it - 3.5 stars
Read my second book
-recommended to me by Becca....well Becca you were right! It truly was the only option!! I loved it! I can't believe it took me so long to read it!! Definitely going on with the series!
Finished my 3rd book from Group 3
4★ Thank you for the pick, Nadine
Larissa wrote: "Finished my 3rd book from Group 3 4★ Thank you for the pick, Nadine"glad you enjoyed it :)
Group 3 I finished my first book:Preethi - Until You Find Me by Amber Hart finished 6/8 ★ ★ ★ ★ this was a very different and unique Contemporary romance
my review
Finished my first book (group 3)KellyJo - thanks for the recommendation. This book was a lot of fun.
Recommended by KellyJo
Rating 3.5 stars
cinderella is my favorite book, my first read besides(view spoiler)
I love Cinderella and the story make some references to my all time favorite. But although Cinderella is a fairy tale Seducing Cinderella left me with a couple of rolling eyes. I mean... her pu.... tasted like the "sweetest of nectars" and her mouth was tasting like "sweet ambrosia"
*really*
I loved the HEA.
KellyJo, thanks for the recommendation.
Group 3 finished another book:Nichole - Taken by the Tycoon by Normandie Alleman finished 6/6 ★ ★ ★ ★
my review
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Thanks for the feedback Sadie :)