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2015 Challenge Archive > Meet & Greet Challenge Round 10 (Jun/Jul): READING

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message 301: by Elke (last edited Jul 04, 2015 06:49AM) (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Read my 8th book Ride Steady (Chaos, #3) by Kristen Ashley recommended by Debbie-absolutely LOVED it!! KA does not disappoint!!

Also read my 9th book Hope Flames (Hope #1) by Jaci Burton recommended by Unusual Child (beppy)- liked it a lot! Will continue with the series!


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Larissa (rissareadsromance) | 317 comments Group 3 Nichole

I finished my 10th book Surrender (MacKinnon's Rangers, #1) by Pamela Clare and absolutely loved it! Thank you for the pick and the push to get me to check it off my TBR!


message 303: by Nichole (new)

Nichole | 1010 comments I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was a pick for me a few months ago and I loved it too!


message 304: by Nadine Bookaholic (new)

Nadine Bookaholic (nadinesobsessedwithbooks) | 1138 comments Group 3
finished my 5th book



Karla - The Window - A Wicked One Night Stand by Daire St. Denis ★ ★ ★ ★ This was a HOT read! https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 305: by Nadine Bookaholic (new)

Nadine Bookaholic (nadinesobsessedwithbooks) | 1138 comments when will the signups for the next round be open?


message 306: by Katherine (new)

Katherine (katkattrinn) | 629 comments Hi everyone.
I finished my 7th book. Manwhore +1 (Manwhore, #2) by Katy Evans
This one was picked by Sunshine ★★★★★
I loved the story. A lot. :D


message 307: by Sunshine (new)

Sunshine (sunshine22222) | 935 comments Hi Katherine,

I'm glad you loved it.

:D

I gotta bump this series up.


message 308: by Ezi (last edited Jul 10, 2015 12:34PM) (new)

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 2657 comments So Far, I have finished the following:
Breann: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz ★★★
Dana: 'Til Death (Part 2) by Bella Jewel ★★★★
Elke: A Good Rake is Hard to Find (Lords of Anarchy, #1) by Manda Collins ★★★½
KarenH: Love Irresistibly (FBI/US Attorney, #4) by Julie James ★★★
Katherine: Nash (Marked Men, #4) by Jay Crownover ★★★★
~Leslie~ BP: The Secret (Irin Chronicles, #3) by Elizabeth Hunter ★★★★½
~Melissa~: Hades (1001 Dark Nights, #18; Lords of Deliverance, #6.5; Demonica, #11.5) by Larissa Ione ★★★★ and BP: Silent Bite A Scanguards Wedding (1001 Dark Nights) (Scanguards, #8.5) by Tina Folsom ★★
MKat BP: A New Hope (Thunder Point, #8) by Robyn Carr ★★★★
Shelby: The Darkest Seduction (Lords of the Underworld, #9) by Gena Showalter ★★
Stacie Mass D-struction BP: Burying Water (Burying Water, #1) by K.A. Tucker ★★★½

Favorite Read: The Secret (Irin Chronicles, #3) by Elizabeth Hunter ; Least Favorite: The Darkest Seduction (Lords of the Underworld, #9) by Gena Showalter

THANK YOU FOR THE RECS


message 309: by Holli (new)

Holli | 182 comments Finished my 5th book for Group 3: Guilty Pleasures, picked by KellyJo. I've been wanting to read this series and needed to re-read this one to refresh myself. Thanks for the pick! Gave it 4 stars. I've heard all sorts of mixed reviews about this series and hope I prove an exception to the "why am I reading this" when it comes to the later part of the series as I really liked this one. Little creepy, but the humor in it balanced it well.


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~Leslie~ (akareadingmachine) | 1934 comments I am doing so much better this round!

Group 2

EziEnclave
BeccaCruel Beauty7/7/15 3.5★
KathyDDangerous Lover
ElkeWhen Darkness Ends
Dana The Oracle Glass
PenneyShadows and Strongholds
JanePS
~Melissa~That Summer in Cornwall
DreThe Pirate Next Door
LaurlaOnly My Love7/3/15 4★
MaiSoulbound6/20/15 5★
ShelbyDeath Is Forever7/11/15 3.5★
MountainKatDark Defender
BeppyThe Girl of Fire and Thorns
DeeBarefoot Season 6/22/15 4★
DebbieBefore Midnight6/28/15 3.5 ★


Bonus
Ezi Cursed by Ice6/15/15 3★
~Melissa~ MacRieve


message 311: by UnusualChild{beppy} (last edited Jul 11, 2015 01:48PM) (new)

UnusualChild{beppy} | 1282 comments i've been doing horribly this round; mostly because i keep getting distracted by shiny objects. (like reading an entire series instead of just one book from it.)

jane(ps) - Latakia i'm not quite sure how i feel about this one, since the writing style didn't completely gel for me, but i liked the story and the characters. i ended up giving it 4 stars.

mountainkat - Hot Finish i didn't like this one as much as i liked the previous two, mostly because the editing wasn't the best. the characters kind of talked like yoda....whenever they bothered to talk. i don't like stories where the main "conflict" could be solved by sitting down and talking for ten minutes. (i did, however, read the next one in the series and liked it better.) 2.5 stars

breann - Collusion i really liked this one and read the next two in the series, mostly because i thought it ended at book four. boy, was i both pleasantly and unpleasantly (i want more, right here, right now!) surprised to find out that the series is continuing on. 4 stars

jane(ps) - Carry the Ocean this was SO well done. two separate voices with their own issues, and it felt realistic and authentic. i can't wait to read more in the series. heidi cullinan has continued to impress me with the fact that every character in each of her books is not just the same person repeated over and over. (i love you, nora roberts, but if i read too many in a row, i get overloaded.) 5 stars

shelby - The Two Gentlemen of Altona I finished this one and immediately read the other two in the series. (see? series are the bane of my reading progress this time around.) lisa henry is fast becoming an auto-buy for me. 4 stars.

so, i need to read three more books to read the minimum requirement for this challenge. (unfortunately, i read three bonus books.) i can probably do that by the end of the month. i just need to choose to read books that aren't in a series. :-D


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fleurette | 287 comments I'm done with my 11th pick - Too Hot to Hold by Stephanie Tyler. It wasn't as good as the first book in the series but I'm glad I read it. I have a serious problem with keeping on with the series I read. So thanks, Sadie.


message 313: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24334 comments Nadine wrote: "when will the signups for the next round be open?"

Oh dear - I should have opened this up a week ago! So sorry! Will do that now!


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Nadine Bookaholic (nadinesobsessedwithbooks) | 1138 comments Jane (PS) wrote: "Oh dear - I should have opened this up a week ago! So sorry! Will do that now!"

I was just hoping you would post soon because i will be away from July 15 - 27 and I'm not sure if I will have internet connection or not. I see that the signups are open now and I have posted my shelf. Thank you Jane.
Happy Reading!


message 315: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24334 comments Thanks for the reminder Nadine :)


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Nadine Bookaholic (nadinesobsessedwithbooks) | 1138 comments Group 3 I finished my 6th book:


Grace - My Obsession by Cassie Ryan ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This was a great read and I look forward to the rest of the series
my full review


message 317: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 7316 comments books 5 and 6 complete

Behind Closed Doors - recommended by KathyD - I think I bought this book not long after I first got my kindle, when I went through a whole RomSus stage - I liked it but didn't love it - the mystery/suspense element was good, but found that she jumped into bed with the hero WAYYYY to soon - but that being said, I'm intrigued enough that I think I want to continue the series - 3 stars

Crux - recommended by Ezi - I think this series has potential, but the world building left a lot to be desired - there was no real explanation of how shifters and other beings came to be etc - the romance element was HAWT, but the rest was only ok - 2.5 stars, rounding up to 3

up next is Three to Ride


message 318: by fleurette (new)

fleurette | 287 comments I have finished my 12th book - Then Comes Seduction by Mary Balogh, picked by Becky. I do really enjoyed it. It was such a nice and sweet story.


message 319: by Ezi (new)

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 2657 comments Dee wrote: "books 5 and 6 complete

Crux - recommended by Ezi - I think this series has potential, but the world building left a lot to be desired - there was no real explanation of how shifters and other beings came to be etc - the romance element was HAWT, but the rest was only ok - 2.5 stars, rounding up to 3.."


I have had this book for about 3 years--as a freebie, and I can't get myself to read it.


message 320: by Diane ~Firefly~ (new)

Diane ~Firefly~ | 1512 comments Group 3

Caipi, thanks for the recommendation. I enjoyed it.

Rock Chick Redemption (Rock Chick, #3) by Kristen Ashley


message 321: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 7316 comments Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "Dee wrote: "books 5 and 6 complete

Crux - recommended by Ezi - I think this series has potential, but the world building left a lot to be desired - there was no real explanation of how shifters an..."


It fit a challenge for me (needed book with full moon on cover) - I think I got as a freebie as well


message 322: by Nadine Bookaholic (new)

Nadine Bookaholic (nadinesobsessedwithbooks) | 1138 comments Group 3 I finished my 7th book


Sunshine - Marine in the Wind by Heather Long ★ ★ ★

Thank you for the pick Sunshine, I enjoyed the book and it was a great addition to the series.


message 323: by Sunshine (new)

Sunshine (sunshine22222) | 935 comments I'm glad you liked it Nadine.

I added the series to my TBR


message 324: by Nadine Bookaholic (new)

Nadine Bookaholic (nadinesobsessedwithbooks) | 1138 comments Sunshine wrote: "I'm glad you liked it Nadine.

I added the series to my TBR"


It's a good series, some stories are longer than others and the people pop up through out the series which makes it interesting because you see the progression of the relationships.


message 325: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 7316 comments so i'm an idiot! I read Three to Ride over the weekend and was all excited to mark it off my list, except that I wasn't recommended it - i was recommended Desire for Three...yep, i'm an idiot!


message 326: by Sunshine (last edited Jul 20, 2015 10:04AM) (new)

Sunshine (sunshine22222) | 935 comments Dee wrote: "so i'm an idiot! I read Three to Ride over the weekend and was all excited to mark it off my list, except that I wasn't recommended it - i was recommended Desire for Three.

That looks good, too. Did you like Three to Ride



message 327: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 7316 comments yeah i did - it was written wayyy before menage came popular and it seemed more original/better written than some of the more popular stuff now - friends of mine have been raving about it for a while, so i'm glad that I did


message 328: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31636 comments Well, I meant to post again a week ago and didn't. But now I'm done with all of my regular picks - so that works! Still making my way through my bonus picks - I am hoping to finish those too!

Group 2: 16 of 16. Updated 7.23.15

LaurLa - Silver Lining by Maggie Osborne 7.8.15 - Very pleasantly surprised by this one, it made me happy!

Dee - And One Last Thing ... by Molly Harper 7.9.15 - So much fun, love the humor!

Dana - Summer Heat by Jaci Burton 7.13.15 - Really enjoyed this one - added more in the series to my shelves!

~Melissa~ - Hard to Come By by Laura Kaye 7.13.15 - Love this series!!

Shelby - Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole 7.19.15 - Really enjoyed the audio!

KathyD - Hard to Be Good by Laura Kaye 7.10.15 - Sweet novella in a favorite series!

Mai - Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis 7.22.15 - A new series by Jill Shalvis - yes please!


Bonus PIcks: 12 of 17. Updated 7.23.15

Stacie Mass D-struction - Reunion in Death by J.D Robb 7.3.15 - You can't go wrong with Eve and Roarke!

Zara - The Once and Future Love by Ari McKay - 7.3.15 - Sweet short story!

Karla - Play of Passion by Nalini Singh 7.6.15 - I loved how he pursued her - so good!

Gle - Enchanted by Elizabeth Lowell 7.18.15 - I really enjoyed rereading this trilogy!

Thank you all for the wonderful picks - back to reading!!


message 329: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Finished my 10th book The Year We Fell Down (The Ivy Years, #1) by Sarina Bowen recommended by Dre-it was just ok for me. But I am glad it is off my TBR!


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Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 2657 comments @Karla:, The Defiant Hero (Troubleshooters, #2) by Suzanne Brockmann and it was much better than I was expecting. It was way better than book 1.
Thank you.

I am listening to Knight of Ocean Avenue (Love in Laguna, #1) by Tara Lain (pick from Grace) and Fall from India Place (On Dublin Street, #4) by Samantha Young (pick from ilovebakedgoods (Teresa). I don't know how many more I will get to before the month is out.


message 331: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 7316 comments 2 more books finished

Gaming for Keeps - recommended by KathyD - i'm totally not a gamer, so my understanding of conventions like gamercon is almost nonexistent, but the author made me feel like i was there and the intrigue of the mystery was good (even if it did tie up too quickly). I already have book 2 on the pile and hope to read it soon - 3.5 stars

Fair Play - recommended by Jane(PS) - oh holy hell, i think i need a bucket of ice dumped over my head to cool me down after reading this - it had to have one of the hottest scenes i've ever read - (view spoiler) - i must buy the next two books in the trilogy to finish out this series like NOW - 4 stars


message 332: by Ezi (new)

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 2657 comments Knight of Ocean Avenue (Love in Laguna, #1) by Tara Lain was disappointing. The inner monologue was killing me and Shaz kept making me think of Cole from Strawberries for Dessert because both guys were uber flamboyant. I do appreciate the pick--so thank you Grace!

I liked but wasn't wowed by Fall from India Place (On Dublin Street, #4) by Samantha Young . I don't think any book will hit the high bar that Joss's book set. Thank you ilovebakedgoods (Teresa).


message 333: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31636 comments I'm heading out of town in the morning until the first week in August, so I wanted to get things as updated as possible before I go. All my Group 2 Picks are done! I have read 15 of my 17 Bonus Picks so far. I'm nearly half done with another and really hope to finish the last before the end of the month! I'll at least start it and give it all I've got, but you all know how family gatherings can be.

Bonus Picks: 15 of 17. Updated 7.27.15

Grace - Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh 7.25.15 - Loved this! I had no clue where things were going, especially during the end, but it was great. And only encouraged me to read the next sooner!

Katie - Under the Lights by Shannon Stacey 7.26.15 - Great beginning to a new series by a favorite author!

~Melissa~ - Rocky Retreat by Vivian Arend 7.27.15 - Sweet story!

To Read

Breann - Purity in Death by J.D. Robb - About half done and loving it, as expected!

ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) - The Wanderer by Robyn Carr - Really looking forward to this! Perhaps I was subconsciously leaving this one till the end for my own good - better than something steamier around family! =P


message 334: by ~Melissa~ (last edited Jul 28, 2015 06:41AM) (new)

~Melissa~ | 2097 comments Group 2 update
This will be my last tally. I don't think I'll get to anymore on my list. This has been my best round yet. Thank you all for the picks!

Final total's:
Regular 14 + 4 extra's/16
Dee ~ Edge of the Enforcer 6/19/15 4♥
One True Thing 6/29/15 3♥
MKat ~ Redeemed in Darkness 6/22/15 4♥(view spoiler)
Ezinwanyi ~ Hunted 6/13/15 4♥ (view spoiler)
LaurLa ~ The Beast in Him 7/7/15 4♥ extra >> Losing It 7/7/15 4♥
Dana ~ Ritual Magic 7/14/15 4♥ (view spoiler)
Unusual Child (beppy) ~ Soaring Past Death 7/13/15 3♥ (view spoiler)
KathyD ~ One Night of Sin 7/22/15 4♥
Penney~ >>>extra bookFish and Ghosts 7/12/15 3.5♥
Shelby~ Dirty Deeds 7/26/15 4♥ - Poor Cole - he can never catch a break. The ending make's me want to jump right into the next one :)


Bonus 9/18

Katie -
The Mane Attraction 6/27/15 4♥
Gle - The Novice Dom 7/1/15 3♥ (view spoiler)
Katherine - Unbinding 7/18/15 3.5♥
Ezinwanyi -Taxes and TARDIS 7/14/15 4♥
Zara - Unblocked - Episode One 7/20/15 3♥


message 335: by Elke (last edited Jul 29, 2015 08:31AM) (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Finished my 11th book Allure (Spiral of Bliss, #2) by Nina Lane recommended by Jane PS- it was a retty good one! Quick and easy read!

I believe this will be my last update.....I did better than I thought I would! Lol!!

Thanks to all for the picks! :)

Meet-n-Greet-Round 10-Duration June - Jul 31, 2015

11/16 Completed-Updated 7/28/15


Group 2-Spot #11


Becca: Delirium 6/7/15
Dana: Suddenly One Summer 6/4/15
Debbie: Ride Steady 7/3/15
Dee: Some Like It Hot 6/9/15
Dre: The Year We Fell Down 7/25/15
Ezinwanyi: The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden
JanePS: Allure 7/27/15
KathyD: Rebel
LaurLa: The Soldier's E-Mail Order Bride
~Leslie~: Waterfall 6/24/15
Mai: The Temptation of Lila and Ethan 6/14/15
~Melissa~: Caressed by Ice 6/10/15
MKat: Midnight Awakening 6/17/15
Penney: Captive in the Dark
Shelby: Pleasure Unbound
Unusual Child (beppy): Hope Flames 7/4/15


Delirium (Delirium, #1) by Lauren Oliver Suddenly One Summer by Julie James Ride Steady (Chaos, #3) by Kristen Ashley Some Like It Hot (Rising Star Chef, #2) by Louisa Edwards The Year We Fell Down (The Ivy Years, #1) by Sarina Bowen The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden (The Coincidence, #1) by Jessica Sorensen Allure (Spiral of Bliss, #2) by Nina Lane Rebel (Renegades, #2) by Skye Jordan The Soldier's E-Mail Order Bride (The Heroes of Chance Creek, #2) by Cora Seton Waterfall (River of Time, #1) by Lisa Tawn Bergren The Temptation of Lila and Ethan (The Secret, #3) by Jessica Sorensen Caressed by Ice (Psy-Changeling, #3) by Nalini Singh Midnight Awakening (Midnight Breed, #3) by Lara Adrian Captive in the Dark (The Dark Duet, #1) by C.J. Roberts Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione Hope Flames (Hope #1) by Jaci Burton


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Larissa (rissareadsromance) | 317 comments Group 3
I finished my 11th book and I'm pretty sure I won't get to read any of the other books.

Caipi Thank you for picking Wicked Ties (Steele Security, #2) by A.D. Justice !


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fleurette | 287 comments I have finally finished my 13th pick Nothing To Lose by Christy Reece. It was much, much better than I expected. Lily, thank you for picking it for me.

Also, this is my worst round of this challenge. For the first time I will not finished reading all my picks. Summertime is not a friend of mine.


message 338: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 7316 comments i'm hoping to get one more book read - The Wedding Audition - i'm about half way through right now - its a guy in hiding kind of theme and woman on the run - so i'm enjoying it


message 339: by Nadine Bookaholic (new)

Nadine Bookaholic (nadinesobsessedwithbooks) | 1138 comments Group 3 I have finished my 8th book:


Holli - A Marine of Plenty by Heather Long ★ ★ ★ ★ This was a very sweet read. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for the pick


message 340: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 7316 comments managed to squeeze one more book - finished up The Wedding Audition last night - i love the runaway bride/jilted at the alter - but wish it was longer - everything seemed a bit rushed


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☘KathyD☘ | 4837 comments Meet & Greet Round 10 — Group 2
June 1 – July 31, 2015
Completed — 16/16!

Mountain Kat (Dee, Mai)
Blaze of Memory — ★★★★ 7/9
So, to be fair, this was more like a 3.5-star book...but the final chapters pushed me toward the 4-star rating. I had a difficult time connecting with the Dev and Katya...that was my overall issue with this book. I wasn't invested enough, until the end, to care about them or their story. In terms of continuing the Psy-Changeling saga---this book was a solid 4.5 stars! This world is amazing! I've read a few books where there is political strife...those books would just drone on...but this series has a, for lack of a better term, human aspect--as heart. Not my favorite book in this series, but dying to jump into the next books to see where things go for characters new and old!

Elke (Mountain Kat, Ezi)
The Dark Highlander — ★★★★★ 6/8
Oh those darn MacKeltars! I really love reading the books in this series...I feel like I'm getting a slice of history with a fun love story entwined. Also, it was fun to see how the story meshed with the previous book....the story was fairly seamless and I appreciated it!

Ezi (Shelby)
The Professional — ★★★★★ 7/2
What an awesome book from start to finish! I've enjoyed getting into Ms. Cole's Immortals After Dark series. Although it's not a paranormal story, it's well executed. Aleksei is an intense enforcer, but damn he is H-O-T. Looking forward to getting to know is brother in the next installment.

Dre
Driven — ★★★★ 7/20
For the most part, I really loved this book. I appreciated that while there was instant attraction between Rylee and Colton, they didn't fall into bed two seconds later. There was some build up....which made the main event even hotter! This book had such a blunt ending. I have no problem with cliffhangers, but I can't think of a word to describe this ending other than blunt. Definitely ready to start Fueled and hope there is a less blunt ending.

Becca (Mai)
Backstage Pass — ★★★★ 6/13
This was a hot book! I loved getting to know the members of Sinners. The relationship between Brian and Myrna seemed a bit stilted...I liked the dynamics of the group and look forward to what the Sinners are up to next!

Mai
Changing the Game — ★★★★★ 6/14 (Elke)
This book was hot from the very start to the very end! I thought the story had a great balance of angst and growing between the characters. Elisabeth was kind of a jerk in the previous book...and very one dimensional...this book gave her a chance to redeem herself and show a much more well-rounded character. Gavin's character had a chance to shine away from the spotlight of his big brother, Mick. Though I must say...he's kind of a dumb ass...I can't believe it took him so long to put everything together! So far I'm really liking this series. It's a great mix with romance and sports...looking really forward to Jenna's story!

Debbie
Earning the Cut — ★★★★ 6/7
This was a good opening act. I look forward to seeing where the story goes.

Dee (Penney, Ezi, Mountain Kat)
Down London Road — ★★★★ 7/10
I wasn't as sucked in to this book as I was the first. That's not to say I didn't like it quite a bit. I think it worked well to continue building the series, as well as supporting the story lines that are already established. I really liked Cam, but Jo and her issues became a huge stumbling block. Still a good story, just looking forward to the next.

Penney (LaurLa)
The Prince — ★★★★★ 6/12
W-O-W! For the most part, this book was a mindf**k...I loved getting an in depth look into Soren's and Kingsleys relationship. Getting to know each man better both in their past and present was a treat! I'm still not really clear on why Soren needs to break his partners, but in the end, it doesn't really matter. I loved having Wesley back! I missed him in The Angel...he is such an awesome character...and in many ways acts more the 34-year-old man while Nora seems more the 20-year-old girl. I do have to say, I've read these past three books over an extended period of time, but with the ending Ms. Reisz gave this book, I will NOT be putting The Mistress off for long!

Unusual Child (beppy) (~Leslie~)
Hero — ★★★★ 6/5
This book surprised me...from the blurb, I expected to see more of Alexa's life with her duplicitous father. That's not to say I didn't enjoy how the story was laid out and progressed. Alexa's character is strong and compassionate; she stood her ground well against Caine who did everything in his power to be a Grade A D*ck! Surprisingly, I did like Caine...his struggles and triumphs seemed so hard fought, it was difficult not the feel his anger, rage, and white-hot lust. My only real issue with this book is that it seemed to drag in some parts...just enough areas that it detracted a bit from the book for me...but Samantha Young continues to be a favorite author I'm getting to know!

Shelby (JanePS)
Dangerous Games — ★★★★ 6/16
This book started at a dead run and didn't stop until the very end! I really liked getting to know Clint and Morganna. I had a hint at Morganna's personality in Reno's Chance...but it was so much fun seeing her firecracker personality light up the pages of this book! Clint, for the most part, was too much the "Iceman" for me. He obviously cares for Morganna, but spends way too much time trying to be the overprotective big brother....didn't he learn anything from Reno? There was some story crossover from Leigh's Elite Ops series, but nothing that deters from this story/series.

Melissa (~Leslie~)
The Chase — ★★★ 7/6
I am disappointed that I didn't enjoy this book. So far, I've loved the Fast Track series, but this one was missing something. First, it was missing a decent heroine. I get that Kendall has it rough being a driver in a man's racing world, but if that chip got any bigger... As for Evan, I've liked his easy-going personality from the previous books and he didn't disappoint in this one either. I like that we got to see his flaws, but also see him shine!

LaurLa (Debbie, Becca)
Maverick — ★★★★ 7/17
This was a good follow up to Wild Card. I really love Micah. Such a hot, bad-ass super spy! Rissa was a little more difficult to like....it wasn't the ordeal she went through...she seemed to be portrayed accurately for what she went through, but there was just something missing for me. Together, these two were OK...I'm hoping to see them in future stories to see how their relationship grows.

Dana (Elke)
Rock Chick Redemption — ★★★★★ 6/4
OMG...This book was hysterical! I swear I almost peed my pants I was laughing so hard a few times...people trudging through gridlock probably thought I was nuts as I was laughing! I didn't have much interest either way in Hank, but he squirmed his way into my heart! Roxie is a great addition to the Rock Chicks...and I loved that we got to know Tex better...he's a nut job, but I love him...he has such a great heart! Just can't say it enough...I loved this book!

~Leslie~
Obsession — ★★★ 6/13
I really wanted to love this book...I've had it on my to-read list for a long time...the general story worked really well for me...the execution didn't work for me. I felt like the story was missing huge chunks of connective text. I had a hard time connecting to Gabriel and Noelle...they were interesting characters, but because I felt there was so much missing, I couldn't really "get" them. The last few chapters were wonderful and very powerful! I will probably go on to read the next book in the series, but I'm not gun-ho just yet.

JanePS
Hour of the Lion — ★★★★ 6/27
I have had this on my to-read list for quite some time! I'm glad I finally read it! I knocked a star off because the story took a while to really get going. Once it did, it was hot and really good!

Blaze of Memory (Psy-Changeling, #7) by Nalini Singh The Dark Highlander (Highlander, #5) by Karen Marie Moning The Professional (The Game Maker, #1) by Kresley Cole Driven (Driven, #1) by K. Bromberg Backstage Pass (Sinners on Tour, #1) by Olivia Cunning Changing the Game (Play by Play, #2) by Jaci Burton Earning the Cut (Riding the Line, #1) by Jayna Vixen Down London Road (On Dublin Street, #2) by Samantha Young The Prince (The Original Sinners, #3) by Tiffany Reisz Hero by Samantha Young Dangerous Games (Tempting SEALs, #2) by Lora Leigh The Chase (Fast Track, #4) by Erin McCarthy Maverick (Elite Ops, #2) by Lora Leigh Rock Chick Redemption (Rock Chick, #3) by Kristen Ashley Obsession (Darkness Falls, #1) by Ivory Quinn Hour of the Lion (The Wild Hunt Legacy, #1) by Cherise Sinclair

Extra Books I Snuck In
Deviant — ★★★★ 7/24 (Dana)
Finally Finding Faith — ★★★★ 6/20
Fire Inside — ★★★★ 7/7 (Becca)
Storm — ★★★★ 7/3 (Unusual Child [beppy])
Travis — ★★★★★ 6/22 (JanePS, LaurLa, Melissa)

Deviant (Blood & Roses, #1) by Callie Hart Finally Finding Faith (The Reed Brothers, #3.5) by Tammy Falkner Fire Inside (Chaos, #2) by Kristen Ashley Storm (Storm MC, #1) by Nina Levine Travis (Alluring Indulgence, #3) by Nicole Edwards


message 342: by Diane ~Firefly~ (new)

Diane ~Firefly~ | 1512 comments Nadine - thanks for the rec. I finished it just in time and enjoyed it.

Futures and Frosting (Chocolate Lovers, #2) by Tara Sivec


message 343: by Holli (new)

Holli | 182 comments Nadine wrote: "Group 3 I have finished my 8th book:

Holli - A Marine of Plenty by Heather Long ★ ★ ★ ★ This was a very sweet read. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for the pick"


You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. :)


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Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 2657 comments ♥KathyD♥ wrote: "Meet & Greet Round 10 — Group 2
June 1 – July 31, 2015
Completed — 16/16!

Ezi (Shelby)
The Professional — ★★★★★ 7/2 ..."


such mixed reviews on the Professional by Kresley Cole


message 345: by LaurLa (new)

LaurLa | 5085 comments Well, I read 12 of 16 which isn't bad considering RL work has been out of control for me this last month. Thanks Group 2 for the picks - I really enjoyed them all :-)

Off to Round 11!!!

Meet n Greet - Round 10
June-July 2015


12 of 16 Complete

Picks from Group 2:
◘ Becca: Strong and Sexy - Jill Shalvis
✔Dana: A Valuable Trade - Jaymee Jacobs - 06.14 ★★★
✔Debbie: Engaged at the Chatsfield - Melanie Milburne - 06.15 ★★★
◘ Dee: Making It Last - Ruthie Knox
◘ Dre: Colters' Daughter - Maya Banks
✔Elke: Say No To Joe? - Lori Foster - 07.28 ★★★★
✔Ezinwanyi: The Darkest Touch - Gena Showalter - 07.06 ★★★
✔JanePS: Total Surrender - Rebecca Zanetti - 06.09 ★★★★
✔KathyD: Close to You - Kate Perry - 07.01 ★★★
✔~Leslie~: One in a Million - Jill Shalvis - 07.03 ★★★★
✔Mai: Until We Touch - Susan Mallery - 07.11 ★★★
✔~Melissa~: Rock Chick Reckoning  - Kristen Ashley - 07.05 ★★★★
◘ MKat: Then Came You - Jill Shalvis
✔Penney: Uncaged - Harper Sloan - 07.26 ★★★★
✔Shelby: The Last Boyfriend - Nora Roberts - 06.26 ★★★★
✔Unusual Child (beppy): Against the Sky - Kat Martin - 07.23 ★★★

Strong and Sexy (Sky High Air, #2) by Jill Shalvis Seduced by the Game by Toni Aleo Engaged at the Chatsfield (The Chatsfield, #0.5) by Melanie Milburne Making It Last (Camelot, #4) by Ruthie Knox Colters' Daughter (Colters' Legacy, #3) by Maya Banks Say No To Joe? (Visitation, North Carolina, #1) by Lori Foster The Darkest Touch (Lords of the Underworld, #11) by Gena Showalter Total Surrender (Sin Brothers, #4) by Rebecca Zanetti
Close to You (Laurel Heights, #2) by Kate Perry One in a Million (Lucky Harbor, #12) by Jill Shalvis Until We Touch (Fool's Gold, #15) by Susan Mallery Rock Chick Reckoning (Rock Chick, #6) by Kristen Ashley Then Came You (Animal Magnetism, #5) by Jill Shalvis Uncaged (Corps Security, #3.5) by Harper Sloan The Last Boyfriend (Inn BoonsBoro, #2) by Nora Roberts Against the Sky (The Brodies of Alaska, #2) by Kat Martin


message 346: by ~KarenH~, Moderator (new)

~KarenH~ | 11359 comments Well, once again I managed to get through the whole 2 months without ever coming here and talking about what I've read! :( At least this time RL has given me some valid excuses...life has been INSANE since shortly after the beginning of June! I did manage to read all of my books though, squeaked the last one in just under the wire last night...literally with minutes to spare =P

Thanks everyone for the great picks, I enjoyed them all and they managed to keep me (mostly) sane through a crazy time!

Meet & Greet - Round 10
June 1 through July 31


Group 1
16/16 Completed


✔Amy - Alex 6/9/15
✔AndaM - Under the Lights 7/27/15
✔Becky - Paris A to Z 6/4/15
✔Breann - Inside Out 6/12/15
✔fleurette - Silver Lining 7/14/15
✔Gle - To Command and Collar 6/10/15
✔ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) - Second Chance Summer 7/14/15
✔Jojo - Shield of Winter 6/18/15
✔Joyce - Night Broken 6/6/15
✔Lily - Dreams of a Dark Warrior 7/8/15
✔Sadie - Hard to Let Go 7/26/15
✔Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) - The Wanderer 6/7/15
✔Skandia - Midnight's Kiss 6/14/15
✔Stacie Mass D-struction - Crash & Burn 6/14/15
✔Ty - Sixth Grave on the Edge 6/3/15
✔Zara - The Lonely Drop 6/2/15


Bonus Picks
18/18 Completed

✔Breann - One Night with You 7/27/15
✔Dana - Forbidden 6/2/15
✔Ezinwanyi - When One Door Opens 6/22/15
✔Gle - Rocky Mountain Rebel 6/19/15
✔Grace - Full Moon 7/27/15
✔ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) - Shards of Hope 7/21/15
✔JanePS - The Once and Future Love 7/15/15
✔Karla - Angels' Pawn 6/27/15
✔Katherine - Moonlight on Nightingale Way 6/16/15
✔Katie - You Get Full Credit For Being Alive 6/15/15
✔~Melissa~ - Hades 7/19/15
✔MountainKat - Lost In You 6/2/15
✔Penney - Magic Bites 6/24/15
✔Shelby - Enchanted 7/3/15
✔Stacie Mass D-struction - Suddenly One Summer 6/27/15
✔Sunshine - Miss Firecracker 7/9/15
✔Unusual Child (beppy) - All of You 7/31/15
✔Zara - Heart of the Storm 7/30/15


message 347: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31636 comments I did finish my last two books too. I can't really update, only on the app, but I will when I get home and back on my computer. Breann and Teresa, I really enjoyed your picks - great for travel and family time reading, if you know what I mean!


message 348: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31636 comments I did finish my last two books too. I can't really update, only on the app, but I will when I get home and back on my computer. Breann and Teresa, I really enjoyed your picks - great for travel and family time reading, if you know what I mean!


message 349: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments I've managed to go the entire round without updating once...again. I finished my last for the month very late on the 31st and it was well worth it!

Meet & Greet Round 10
Duration: June 1 ~ July 31


Group 2 Picks
13/16 Read

1. Becca: Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb 6/3 ✯✯✯✯
2. Dana: Reaper's Property by Joanna Wylde 6/13 ✯✯✯✯
3. Debbie: Cross & Crown by Abigail Roux
4. Dee: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah 7/21 ✯✯✯✯✯
5 Dre: Second Chances by Lauren Dane 7/30 ✯✯✯
6. Elke: Fall from India Place by Samantha Young 6/8 ✯✯✯✯
7. Ezi: The Master by Kresley Cole
8. JanePS: Trapped by Kevin Hearne 6/6 ✯✯✯✯
9. KathyD: Ten Tiny Breaths by K.A. Tucker 6/10 ✯✯✯✯
10. LaurLa: Riding Wild by Jaci Burton
11. Leslie: At Your Pleasure by Meredith Duran 7/27 ✯✯✯
12. Mai: Lessons in French by Laura Kinsale 7/16 ✯✯✯½
13. Melissa: Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh 7/31 ✯✯✯✯✯
14. MKat: Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice 6/17 ✯✯½
15. Shelby: Evenfall: Volume 1: Director's Cut by Santino Hassell 6/11 ✯✯✯✯
16. Beppy: The Scribe by Elizabeth Hunter 6/21 ✯✯✯✯

Celebrity in Death (In Death, #34) by J.D. Robb Reaper's Property (Reapers MC, #1) by Joanna Wylde Cross & Crown (Sidewinder, #2) by Abigail Roux Firefly Lane (Firefly Lane, #1) by Kristin Hannah Second Chances by Lauren Dane Fall from India Place (On Dublin Street, #4) by Samantha Young The Master (The Game Maker, #2) by Kresley Cole Trapped (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #5) by Kevin Hearne Ten Tiny Breaths (Ten Tiny Breaths, #1) by K.A. Tucker Riding Wild (Wild Riders, #1) by Jaci Burton At Your Pleasure by Meredith Duran Lessons in French by Laura Kinsale Shield of Winter (Psy-Changeling, #13) by Nalini Singh Midnight Vengeance (Men of Midnight #1) by Lisa Marie Rice Evenfall Volume 1 Director's Cut (In the Company of Shadows, #1 part #1) by Santino Hassell The Scribe (Irin Chronicles, #1) by Elizabeth Hunter

Bonus Picks
13/18 Read


1. Breann: My Coyote Ugly Life by Jessica Spoon 7/13 ✯✯✯½
2. Dana: Seven Years by Dannika Dark 6/18 ✯✯✯½
3. Ezi: End of Days by Susan Ee 7/10 ✯✯✯½
4. Gle: Lead by Kylie Scott 7/18 ✯✯✯✯
5. Grace: Twisted by Emma Chase 6/25 ✯✯✯½
6. Teresa: The Invitation by Erika Wilde
7. JanePS: Eighth Grave After Dark by Darynda Jones 7/7 ✯✯✯✯✯
8. Karen H. Hero by Samantha Young 6/12 ✯✯✯✯½
9. Karla: Master of Torment by Karin Tabke 6/26 ✯✯✯✯½
10. Katherine: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 7/4 ✯✯✯✯
11. Katie: Ball & Chain by Abigail Roux 6/5 ✯✯✯✯
12. Melissa: Beautiful Beginning 6/1 ✯✯✯✯½ Beautiful Beloved 6/13 ✯✯✯½
13. MKat: Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb 6/25 ✯✯✯✯½
14. Shelby: Evenfall: Volume 2: Director's Cut by Santino Hassell
15. Stacie: The Unidentified Redhead by Alice Clayton
16. Sunshine: Beautiful Secret by Christina Lauren
17. Beppy: Wicked Cravings by Suzanne Wright
18. Zara: The Hooker and the Hermit by L.H. Cosway 7/17 ✯✯✯½

My Coyote Ugly Life (My Life, #1) by Jessica Spoon Seven Years (Seven, #1) by Dannika Dark End of Days (Penryn and the End of Days, #3) by Susan Ee Lead (Stage Dive, #3) by Kylie Scott Twisted (Tangled, #2) by Emma Chase The Invitation (The Marriage Diaries, #5) by Erika Wilde Eighth Grave After Dark (Charley Davidson, #8) by Darynda Jones Hero by Samantha Young Master of Torment (Blood Sword Legacy, #2) by Karin Tabke A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1) by Sarah J. Maas Ball & Chain (Cut & Run, #8) by Abigail Roux Beautiful Beginning (Beautiful Bastard, #3.5) by Christina Lauren Beautiful Beloved (Beautiful Bastard, #3.6) by Christina Lauren Delusion in Death (In Death, #35) by J.D. Robb Evenfall Volume 2 Director's Cut (In the Company of Shadows, #1 part #2) by Santino Hassell The Unidentified Redhead (Redhead, #1) by Alice Clayton Beautiful Secret (Beautiful Bastard, #4) by Christina Lauren Wicked Cravings (The Phoenix Pack, #2) by Suzanne Wright The Hooker and the Hermit by L.H. Cosway


message 350: by Shelby (last edited Aug 02, 2015 10:25PM) (new)

Shelby (stang_lee) | 1970 comments Alright - Time for my end of time summation. :)

RRRC Meet & Greet Round 10 - Group 2
June 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015

Read: 6/16

Group 2
☑ Dee - Cross Purposes (7/12) ★★★★
☑ Ezi - Seize the Night (6/28) ★★★★★
☑ Jane (PS) - Dance in the Dark (7/29) ★★★★★
☑ LaurLa - Bone Gap (6/6) ★★½
☑ ~Leslie~ - Nowhere Near Respectable (6/26) ★★★★
☑ ~Melissa~ - Knitter in His Natural Habitat (6/21) ★★★

Cross Purposes (Chronicles of Ylandre #5) by Eressë Seize the Night (Dark-Hunter, #5) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Dance in the Dark (Dance with the Devil, #2) by Megan Derr Bone Gap by Laura Ruby Nowhere Near Respectable (Lost Lords, #3) by Mary Jo Putney Knitter in His Natural Habitat (Granby Knitting, #3) by Amy Lane

Round 10 Bonus Picks 9/18

☑ Breann - The One That Got Away (7/26) ★★★★
☑ Ezi - Seeing Lagos (6/20) ★★
☑ Gle - Bloodline (7/18) ★★★★★
☑ ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) - Rise & Fall (6/23) ★★★★★
☑ Jane (PS) - Fire and Water (7/6) ★★★½
☑ Katie - Dragonquest (6/24) ★★★★½
☑ MKat - Blackbird Knitting in a Bunny's Lair (7/31) ★★★★½
☑ Penney - Rack & Ruin (6/23) ★★★★★
☑ Stacie Mass D-struction - Dragonsinger (6/24) ★★★★★

The One That Got Away by Rhianne Aile Seeing Lagos by Alessandra Ebulu Bloodline (Whyborne & Griffin, #5) by Jordan L. Hawk Rise & Fall (THIRDS, #4) by Charlie Cochet Fire and Water (Carlisle Cops, #1) by Andrew Grey Dragonquest (Pern, #2) by Anne McCaffrey Blackbird Knitting in a Bunny's Lair (Granby Knitting #4) by Amy Lane Rack & Ruin (THIRDS, #3) by Charlie Cochet Dragonsinger (Harper Hall, #2) by Anne McCaffrey

R9 Bonus Picks Carryovers 4/17
☑ Grace - The Heart of Texas (7/28) ★★★★½
☑ Katherine - Man-to-Man Coverage (6/29) ★★★½
☑ Nichole - Crash & Burn (7/26) ★★★★★
☑ Sunshine - The Shadows (6/30) ★★★★½

The Heart of Texas (Texas, #1) by R.J. Scott Man-to-Man Coverage by Nico Jaye Crash & Burn (Cut & Run, #9) by Abigail Roux The Shadows (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #13) by J.R. Ward

R8 Carryovers 1/6
☑ Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ - Black and Blue (6/8) ★★★★★

Black and Blue (Otherworld Assassin, #2) by Gena Showalter

R8 Carryover Bonus Picks 2/12
☑ Ezinwanyi - Sinner, Savior (6/1) ★★★★
☑ Karla - Dream a Little Dream (6/24) ★★★

Sinner, Savior (Brooklyn Sinners, #2) by Avril Ashton Dream a Little Dream by Amylea Lyn

R7 Carryovers 1/7
☑ Penney - Ice and Embers (6/30) ★★★★★

Ice and Embers (Blessed Epoch, #2) by Augusta Li

R3 Carryovers 1/9
☑ ~Melissa~ - Last Kiss Goodnight (6/7) ★★★★★

Last Kiss Goodnight (Otherworld Assassin, #1) by Gena Showalter

R2 Carryovers 1/4
☑ AndaM - Written in Red

Written in Red (The Others, #1) by Anne Bishop


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