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TEAM THREAD: Team #3 One Fang Too Many [THIRD PLACE]
Woohoo! And we're off! Go, One Fang Too Many! Happy reading!
I'm thinking that I might read
for this one. Needing to catch up in this series. If I was thinking I would have waited one more day before starting
:/ oh well!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you too Sandra, and everyone else :D
Happy Turkey Day to you too, Amber! Enjoy your VA read. I'll post mine soon, still deciding. :)
Happy Thanksgiving!My supernatural-romance selection is
Wow, tough shelf. I only found a few books that I hadn't already read and had any interest in reading. Maybe I'm in a mood? Hmmm, maybe I should go back and reread the 2-star review I just wrote and make sure I wasn't being too harsh? . . . Nahh. TSTL heroine + annoying dialogue = 2 stars any day of the week. LOL. Okay, back to BINGO. I may reread
. It's been a couple of years and I'm afraid I've forgotten some important things, so I didn't really want to go straight to
. I may go with Web of Lies
instead. Or, maybe I'll look at the list again tomorrow when I'm not in a mood.
LOL Daffodil. You need to read
to get to the really good one
:DI gave Web 4 stars but Venom got 5.
Holly cow, I'm loving this book
;D Will start my book for this week when I'm done reading this tonight.
Another of my favourites Amber. Enjoy :)
:D Glad you're enjoy it, Amber. Love those Lords!
Ok, gals, I'm gonna read
for our supernatural-romance shelf
I read The Immortal Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #2) for the supernatural romance shelf. I finished today (11/25/10) and unfortunately it was only a 2 star read.This was a disappointing entry in the series. I never felt much of a connection to Decker or Dani. I also didn't understand the time they spent on their relationship when they were searching for Dani's sister. You would think she would be a little more worried about her. The villain is kind of sad and the ending isn't very satisfying.
OK, copied Diane's post to Team 1 where it belongs.
Sandra wrote: "OK, copied Diane's post to Team 1 where it belongs."Oops. Sorry about that.
No worries Diane, I'm surprised it hasn't happened before really, but I liked our name so when I thought about it being similiar to Team 1, I thought, bugger it. LOL.
LOL! I've been worried I'd be the first one to do that! Thanks for your catch, Sandra! Actually, it's fun to poke around and read reviews on other threads...hmmm...
Strange Candy
1-star
11/27/10
An extreme chore to read and would not of finished it if not for Group Read. In general I have been an avid fan of LKH, however the last few Anita books I have not bought and just borrow from the library. I feel like Hamilton has been making a mockery out of the Anita Blake series because she's pissed off at all the negative reviews and comments. The fans complain about too many boyfriends so then she adds more in the next book. Whatever the critics complain about then her next book is nothing but those complaints.
Before each story there is a little commentary from LKH. Most of the commentary is about how she submitted this or that story to whatever magazine/publisher and how they rejected it. Something like......Those fools I am a famous author now and wouldn't sell you a story if my life depended on it so I am going to put all of these rejected stories in one book and have my fans buy it because they are suckers and will buy anything that has my name on it.
Strange Candy consists of the following short stories:
THOSE WHO SEEK FORGIVENESS - This is an Anita Blake story.
A LUST OF CUPIDS- This story is Urban Fantasy and completely stupid about an angry flock of cupids.
THE EDGE OF THE SEA- Urban Fantasy about a merman rapist.
A SCARCITY OF LAKE MONSTERS - Urban Fantasy - I actually liked this story, it's about a lake monster breeding program in the Enchanted Forest National Park.
SELLING HOUSES- Anita Blake world realtor selling to vampires.
A TOKEN FOR CELANDINE- Classic Medieval Fantasy (witches, swords, demons)
A CLEAN SWEEP- Urban Fantasy about a stupid house cleaning super hero.
THE CURSE-MAKER - Classic Medieval fantasy (witches, swords, demons)
GEESE- Classic Medieval Fantasy
HOUSE OF WIZARDS- Classic Medieval Fantasy (witches, swords, demons)
HERE BE DRAGONS- Urban Fantasy about psychics and dreams.
WINTERKILL- fantasy (witches, swords, demons)
STEALING SOULS- fantasy (witches, swords, demons)
THE GIRL WHO WAS INFATUATED WITH DEATH- Anita Blake that I had already read in a different anthology. Nothing like feeling cheated.
Sevie, I hope you got this one from the library as well.I bought several of hers on a job lot from ebay last year, but I've only read the 1st 2 of Anita Blake, and whilst I liked them I'm not burning down the house to get to the rest.
Certainly won't be getting this one, thanks for the tip.
Ditto! Wow. ETA: I haven't read any Anita stories, but ditto on the library part. LOL!I'm about 75% done with Fire Me Up. I'm sure I'll finish it later today/night. I'll post my review tomorrow.
'supernatural-romance' Read - Finished @ 11/29/10
3.5★
Aisling is in Budapest for a conference in search of a Guardian mentor. She's to deliver another priceless item - an amulet - for her uncle, who's given her a second chance.
Jim is still hilarious and Drake is still hot, hot, hot, but Aisling bugged me a bit in this one. I don't want to give spoilers, but let's just say that her wishy-washy attitude in the love department came across as less "I'm new to this whole thing and don't know how to react to my feelings" and more "Me, Me, Me ... waaahhh" which I didn't like at all.
Drake shows up in Budapest also. He's trying to get all the dragon clans to play nice.
I will continue with the series because I have several questions I hope will be addressed in later books. I just hope that Aisling gets her sh*t together and realizes that she made a commitment and it's time to stop running away from it.
Sounds a lot deeper than it is, the story is a humorous PNR. LOL!
I'm sorry but, I'm reading Cross Your Heart on my nook because, I left the house without my hardback Frostbit. Hope that's OK? I really hate to do this to you guys. :/ Need to get my head on a little straighter
No worries Amber, I haven't started my book yet. About one & a half books to go before I get to it.
Of course, you can make changes at any time, as long as your choice is located on the given shelf. :)
Thanks guys. You keep such good track of everything I hate to ask last minute and gunk it up. LOL will have this book done here soon it's very Funny 
:D
You can change your pick at any time up until you post your Review Amber. LOL. No skin off my nose.
What she said. LOL! Glad you're enjoying the book, Amber. That's a funny series.
Finished with
29/11/10 and I give it a 4* rating.I really enjoyed this funny,romantic,mystery.It was a good lite read for the holiday week
Before I start I have to say I haven't read any of the others in this series so this review is just strictly from what I've read from this book....Sorry on the norm. don't read out of order but, a challenge (cough,cough) Hopscotch has forced me too. LOL
I liked the characters and fell in love with Tez. I thought he really made the story line fun to read. had a hard time wanting to put this book down at times but, I have to say that the mystery part of the story along with the ending fell a little flat some. Will start this series from the beginning and see what happens....:D Hope everyone else enjoys their reads.
I got the 1st one of that series last week Amber, haven't started it yet though. Hope its as good.I think Steph's read them all.
LOL Amber <Sorry on the norm. don't read out of order but, a challenge (cough,cough) Hopscotch has forced me too. LOL > Sorry 'bout that, but thanks for going the extra mile with it. :)I really enjoy that series. Some are definitely better than others. That one was only 3★ for me, but that's based on how much I've liked the previous books. Still good, but not as good as the others.
It's December here, all my November challenges are done and dusted. Time for my bingo book - Veil of Midnight.Hopefully, I'll finish it today & post a review tonight.
Fingers crossed :)
Yes, enjoy I heard that was a good series.
Supernatural Romance
1/12/10
4★
Veil of Midnight, Bk #5 of the Midnight Breed series, follows along the same type of storyline as previous books. The Warriors, headed up by Lucan, are trying to stop Dragos from unleashing his army of Gen One vampires on an unsuspecting world.
Hero of this episode is Nikolai, one of our favorites from previous books, he is a self-confessed adrenaline junkie, maveric, combat obsessed all around good guy, who of course doesn't want a mate.
The mate in question, Renata, is being held by blackmail by a ruthless Gen One vampire, Sergei Yakut, who thinks he is above The Law and kills indiscriminately if he wishes.
Plenty of interaction out in the field, so to speak, for our H/h instead of back in Boston at the compound. Whilst bloody mayhem ensues as Sergei is dispatched, and not by Niko, the premise for book #6 is set up back in Germany.
All-in-all a good book, will be reading more of this series.
Good review, Sandra. I've enjoyed the ones in that series I've read so far. Only thru to #3. Congrats, One Fang Too Many! We have our stamp for 'supernatural-romance'. I'll update the spreadsheet and our Bingo card when I get back to my computer. Yay!!
Yay, One Fang Too Many!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS, One Fang Too Many! You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'supernatural-romance'.
[Your new BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Finally finished my November challenges, though I haven't finished updating all of my groups yet. I picked up Goddess of the Sea
on my way out the door this morning for my Bingo pick. Since I have to finish Christmas cards for my Scrapbook club tonight, I'll probably finish this tomorrow. Will post review as soon as possible.
Sounds good, Daffodil. Hope you enjoy it. I love to scrapbook, but have done nothing in months (but read). *shame* I was considering handmade Xmas cards, but seeing as it's already 2 Dec I don't think it'll happen this year. Maybe I can work on them now for Xmas '11. LOL! Have fun!
Some years I make all the Xmas cards other years, like this year, it will be only one.One of my closest gf does all her cards, b'day & Xmas, so I like to do her Xmas card at least, otherwise I don't hear the end of it. LOL.
LOL! It's hard to stop and return to store bought once you've sent out handmade - for the receiver, I mean.
Yeah, its surprising the comments you get from the receivers. Either nothing or absolute surprise that you could do that. Though compliments are always welcome. LOL.
I made my Christmas cards every year and then in the last two I let time get away from me. I was determined not to do that this year. Last night I made for one of my scrap/card clubs. This weekend I'll try to finish up everyone elses. And somewhere in there I have to squeeze in making my nephew's BD card and the punch-art project I'm taking to the other club next week for everyone to work on. Between books and scrapping, I have no extra time or money. LOL. At least I can do both in front of the TV.
Good luck with all your projects! :)
Sounds like fun Daffodil!
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Stamp received 20/10/10 N13
StephB Wait for Dusk 13/10/10 ★★★★★
Daffodil Blameless 20/10/10 ★★★★1/2
Sandra One Foot in the Grave 20/10/10 ★★★★★
Sevie Bitten & Smitten 14/10/10 ★★
Amber Dead and Gone 15/10/10 ★★★★★
Freespace
Stamped Received 24/10/10
StephB Sins of the Heart 18/10/10 ★★★★
Daffodil Fallen 18/10/10 ★★★
Sandra Wicked Lovely 19/10/10 ★★★1/2
Sevie Dreams Made Flesh 24/10/10 ★★★★
Amber Dead in the Family 23/10/10 ★★★★
Vampires-Werewolves
Stamp Received 5/11/10 G15
StephB Strange Angels 27/10/10 ★★★★
Daffodil Bad to the Bone 3/11/10 ★★★★
Sandra At Grave's End 2/11/10 ★★★★★
Sevie Dayhunter 2/11/10 ★★★★
Amber Jealousy 8/11/10 ★★★★1/2
Shifters
Stamp Received 12/11/10 G18
StephB Alpha 11/11/10 ★★★★★
Daffodil Probably Play of Passion 11/11/10 ★★★★★
Sandra Silver Borne 11/11/10 ★★★★★
Sevie Bayou Moon 9/11/10 ★★★★★
Amber Pride 12/11/10 ★★★★★
Supernatural Romance
Stamp Pending O24
StephB Fire Me Up 29/11/10 ★★★1/2
Daffodil Goddess of the Sea
Sandra Veil of Midnight 1/12/10 ★★★★
Sevie Strange Candy 27/11/10 ★
Amber Cross Your Heart 29/11/10 ★★★★