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I just started that book too, Megan! It is cute so far!
1/8I just read
and I thought it was terrible. I guess just because someone added a book to a list in a group I love doesn't necessarily mean I'll like it.For the curious, here's why I didn't like it:
Link to Mollie's Review of Colters' Woman
Oh, well, on to the next.
Great review, Mollie. A lot of people have recommended me that book but it's never given me a good vibe.
I like MB'a sweet series but I have always stayed away from that series
Mollie *scoutrmom* wrote: "1/8I just read
and I thought it was terrible. I guess just because someone added a book to a list in a group I love doesn't necessarily mean I'll like it.F..."
I noticed that there is a book on the list that I gave a 1 star rating...so yeah...we're not all going to agree with all of the books on the list, but hopefully we'll experiment a little more and narrow down those of us who are on this group who have similar tastes to our own..which is invaluable to me.
I'm with you, Mollie. Here's Dhes' Review of Colters' WomanThis seems to be one you either love or really dislike.
Alycia, I'll be finishing Angel's Blood tonight. It's so, so good!But I think it's best if we skip the buddy read of A Rake's Guide... everything is up in the air here for awhile and I don't want to hold you up any more.
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2/91. Flat-Out Sexy
2. Rough, Raw and Ready
3. A Rake's Guide To Pleasure
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6. Sword of Darkness
7. Ender's Game
8. Warrior
9. Red-Headed Stepchild
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Alycia, I'll be finishing Angel's Blood tonight. It's so, so good!But I think it's best if we skip the buddy read of A Rake's Guide... everything is up in the air here for awhile and I don't want..."
I plan on finishing it today, that's ok. Things will be busy with me too.
Thanks, Alycia! I'm sorry!
No big deal, don't worry about it!!!!
Yeah, it's just craziness these past couple weeks. I spent hours down the hill and in traffic to see my grandson, then today we'll be at her house cleaning and getting ready for when they come home. I'll take my book, but no guarantees how much I'll be able to read.
I understand. I will finish Angel's Blood then finish my other current read and then jump back into challenge books.
Maybe we can do another buddy read after the new year. I enjoy doing them with you.
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Maybe we can do another buddy read after the new year. I enjoy doing them with you."Sure Dhestiny! I do too :)
I have read these 11 books from from TBR pile. They were in eight different categories. DONE! Extreme Exposure - Pamela Clare (Book 1 I-Team series)
Hard Evidence - Pamela Clare (Book 2 of the I-Team series)
Unlawful Contact - Pamela Clare (Book 3 of the I-Team series)
Naked Edge - Pamela Clare (Book 4 I-Team Series)
Garden Spells - Sarah Addison Allen
Bitten (Women of the Otherworld #1) - Kelley Armstrong
Soulless - Gail Carrigar
Welcome to Temptation -Jennifer Crusie
Seven Nights of Sin - Lacey Alexander
Slightly Dangerous - Mary Balogh
On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
I would recomend all of them. It was nice to have such a variety this month.
You read 11 books in 5 days?? OhMYLANTA. that's extraordinary!! good for you!! How do you do that?Were you able to write any reviews? Some of those I want to read to!
I have been off work this week (by choice). I do read extremely fast. Normally I average about 4-5 books a week. I read the four Pamela Clare's in one day - they were really good. The others seemed to flow really well and go quickly. Bitten, Soulless and On the Edge took the longest. Garden Spells, Seven Nights of Sin, and Welcome to Temptation only took 1-2 hours each. I was on a role with Mary Balogh's too.I've never written a book review (since school.) Which ones are you interested in?
Just to add, my husband wishes I didn't read so fast. That's probably why I spend too much money on books. On the plus side, my women's group loves my "library."
well, those 4 you read in one day..which says it all I think!
Done 1/5Paranormal:
Angels' Blood- read 11/5, I loved this one and can't wait for second helpings when I buy book 2.
Contemporary:
Vision in White
Historical:
A Rake's Guide To Pleasure
Daily Special:
Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord
Suspense:
Extreme Exposure
Pot Luck Challenge- #7 Sebastian's Scrumptious Sensations1/9 Complete
Contemporary
Dark Paradise by Tami Hoag
Erotic
Historical
A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley
Paranormal
The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank
Suspense
Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood
Fantasy
Poison Study by Maria V Snyder
Sci-Fi
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
1/4Kev Merripen’s Manly Morsels – Your choice of any 4 or more “dishes” selected from any 2 or more “food groups"
Contemporary
POT LUCK CHALLENGE Jack Travis’ Tantalizing Temptations: (1/3)
Romantic Suspense
Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare - 11/5 √
PNR
Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward
Contemporary
Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James
Historical
The Spymaster's Lady by Joanna Bourne
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Finished my first book for this challenge and just loved it! That business trip yesterday was murder (I went from NY to Florida and back in the same day) but at least I got some reading done.I'll write a review later.
I'm a huge Pamela Clare fan. I-Team is an awesome series, DG! I can't wait to hear what you think about this one and the rest of them, too.
I'm in Derek Craven’s Carnal Cravings1/5
Contemporary:
1. Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
2. Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas
3. Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas
Historical:
4. Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
Paranormal:
5.
What did you think of The Dom's Dungeon, Judy? I really enjoyed it!
I've read the same one's you have. Dom's of Dark Haven had a great short story in it by Cherise and Master of the Abyss just came out, which is Jake's (Logan's brother) story. I want to buy that and read it soon, but like you, I ration her!I've not read her ... sci-fi? Or PNR? I can't remember, but she has a non-human line I've not yet read.
Does LooseID sell for Kindle? That's who is selling it now.
If they don't, you can always use Calibre to convert the file - as long as it isn't DRM protected.
I understand, Judy. I also think that LooseID charges full price, and I can get the books from either fictionwise.com or booksonboard.com less expensively if I'm willing to wait a couple months.Which works well with the whole rationing plan ;)
Judy wrote: "UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Does LooseID sell for Kindle? That's who is selling it now."I think you can download loose-id's mobipocket format and it will work on the kindle (not complete..."
Calibre is really easy to use and fast. And you can send the book directly to your device.
I finished two more! 2/8 + 1 bonus
I may be changing a few due to lack of library or bookstore availability.
Here's the list so far:
#7. Sebastian’s Scrumptious Sensations – Your choice of any 8 or more “dishes” selected from 6 or more “food groups.”
Contemporary Romance
Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James (currently checked out)
Bonus: Contemporary Romance
Erotic Romance
Historical Romance
Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas (at my branch, check shelves)
Paranormal Romance
Pack Challenge by Shelly Laurenston (not in the online card catalog, if I can't find it secondhand I'll have to change to another title)
Romantic Suspense
Black Ice by Anne Stuart (at my library's branch, check shelves)
Fragile by Shiloh Walker (not in the online card catalog, if I can't find it secondhand I'll have to change to another title)
Urban Fantasy
Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (currently checked out)
Bonus: Mystery
Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr, my F2F Book Club's November selection. (We own a copy.)
2/91. Flat-Out Sexy
2. Rough, Raw and Ready
3. A Rake's Guide To Pleasure
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5.
6. Sword of Darkness
7. Ender's Game
8. Warrior
9. Red-Headed Stepchild
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "2/9...4. Angels' Blood - Done
5. Mr. Perfect - Done..."
A couple of my favorites! Hope you enjoyed them!
I LOVED them both, Mollie! Now I'm starting Sword of Darkness, and the cover made me laugh because it says "Kinley MacGregor writes fantasy the way I would - Sherrilyn Kenyon"ROFLAMO!!!!!!!
Dina wrote: "That's hilarious, UM!"I think so, too. I think it is a bit devious for the publisher to assume that most wouldn't know the tie between "these two."
Hope it's not too late to join the meal. I pick #6 Jack Devlin’s Devine Delectables – Your choice of any 7 or more “dishes” selected from any 5 or more “food groups.”Finished 1/7
Erotic Romance:
1. Colters' Woman
Historical Romance:
2. Devil of the Highlands
3. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake
Paranormal:
4. Demon from the Dark
5. Pack Challenge finished 11/7/2010 ★★★★☆
Romantic Suspense:
6. Fragile
Urban Fantasy
7. Full Moon Rising
To read:
Read:
Not too late at all, Tonya! We're glad to have you with us :)
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "I LOVED them both, Mollie! Now I'm starting Sword of Darkness, and the cover made me laugh because it says "Kinley MacGregor writes fantasy the way I would - Sherrilyn Kenyon"ROFLAMO!!!!!!!"
LOLOLOLOL! That's hysterical! I didn't noticed that when I read the book. :)
This was one of my choices...let me know how you like it. :)
DG, I think I might have read this one a few years ago. But I don't have it on my list of books or anything, but wow, the story seems familiar. It would have been before I joined Goodreads.
Jack Travis’ Tantalizing Temptations:1.Addictedcompleted 11/7
2. A Summer to Remember
3.Fallen from Grace
4. Sugar Daddy
5. Devil in Winter
6. Scandal in Spring
Angela, I already have an Angela on the list, is that you? I want to make sure I have everyone listed right.
I'll working on #6. Jack Devlin’s Devine Delectables – Your choice of any 7 or more “dishes” selected from any 5 or more “food groups.”4/8 Complete
Contemporary
Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr
Historical
Autumn Lover (Maxwells, #1) by Elizabeth Lowell
Paranormal
Romantic Suspense
Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb
Steam Punk
The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook
Oh my goodness you all are so fast! I don't know if I can even get through my small list!
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Contemporary:
Just started and loving it. I'm loving the bitchy man hating going on but realize it must come to an end, it is a romance after all. Hopefully it won't end to soon!