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[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Thanks CA :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Vampires Shelf announced 30/4/11
Stamp Pending B 2

Sandra This Side of the Grave 4/5/11 ★★★★★
Sassy I Thirst for You 3/5/11 ★★1/2
Crystal S As Shadows Fade
Amanda The Rest Falls Away
Shelleyrae Ascension 4/5/11 ★★★★
Sherri Killing Rocks 4/5/11 ★★1/2
Michelle Darkness Revealed 2/5/11 ★★★★
Nici This Side of the Grave

[Sherri]

I read the "In Death" series all in order, so it was great to see the evolution of the characters. I also listened to them on audiobook while driving for almost all of them (except the last couple of new releases). I like the lady that reads them and I actually miss her when I have to read one. It's funny but I hear her voice when I'm ready especially her Roarke voice when he says "darlin Eve" with that Irish accent.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Yeah, I've heard Susan Erickson is good. I'm hoping to borrow her *laugh* from the library soon, but I've lucked out so far.

[Sherri]

Ha Ha, I just noticed that we are leading the pack on the number of posts in our thread. Does that mean we are chatty bunch?

Oh BTW, no pressure but I leave for vacation on 5/29 (I'm heading to Scotland) so crossing fingers we will be close to done, otherwise I will need to track down a computer and books! Yikes, I can't believe its that close.

[Michelle]

Sherri wrote: "Ha Ha, I just noticed that we are leading the pack on the number of posts in our thread. Does that mean we are chatty bunch?

Oh BTW, no pressure but I leave for vacation on 5/29 (I'm heading to..."

Fingers crossed! Where in Scotland are you going?

[♡ Sassy ~ Amy ♡]

OK... I finished this book in a day! Finished 03/05/11 I give it ★★ 1/2. I liked the story, but there was so much cheesyness, I started deleting stars. Since I actually was so stuck on the story at first, I did give it 2.5 stars...

This was a straight up story. No depth, except when Jo & Marc talked to each other. Every action happened and that was it. It was also VERY predictable because it was. Example: Jo is a pilot, she notices a plane. That's all you get at first. They try to escape. Marc suggests a humvee...Good GOD! "Oh! The plane, I forgot!" really? in 12 hrs! You are a pilot! DUH!! Predictable!This happens throughout the story.

My quirps (NO SURPRISES!!) The cover for 1. I mean for real! This is a curly haired then shaved bald guy and a blonde wearing no make-up! What's on the cover? Longer straight hair and a brunette wearing blood red lipstick. Whatever #1.

Another quirp. Guy is described as not so good looking with a nose too big for his face... REALLY!! So I am supposed to picture a sexy Carl Malden?? Ummm NO! Ewwww! Whoever describes your sexy hot guy as not so good looking? Whatever #2!!

Yet another quirp. You got a smaller woman and a huge Vampire guy having sex on a concrete & a tile floor twice! Who does that in a book. Big guy, small girl?? Up on a wall! Him crushing her on a hard floor with no sheets or towel.. NOT HAPPENING!!

Oh yes! The biggie, and I was warned! "You complete me!" Not really a cheesy statement, but it was WAY in the wrong spot! THAT made the moment SOOOO cheesy! Stupid!

OK... Good points that earned stars... It was a fast read! Large print. The characters didn't talk cheesy.The story itself was halfway decent. I will read the books I have already, but I am not going to search them out.

[Sherri]

Fingers crossed! Where in Scotland are you going?

I'll be around Kirkcaldy in Fife. My cousin is getting married the first weekend in June and my uncle turns 80 the next week. So my parents and I are going to visit. Should be fun.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Sassy wrote: "OK... I finished this book in a day! Finished 03/05/11 I give it ★★ 1/2. I liked the story, but there was so much cheesyness, I started deleting stars. Since I ..."

Oh no, like I said I've got the first 3 books in an omnibus. Oh well, at least you said it was a fast read.

[♡ Sassy ~ Amy ♡]

Sandra wrote: "Sassy wrote: "OK... I finished this book in a day! Finished 03/05/11 I give it ★★ 1/2. I liked the story, but there was so much cheesyness, I started deleting s..."

It was still worth the read, because I already have it. I will still read the others I have, but I am not going to add to them... unless they get better. It DOES have potential! I have abandoned series, but this has not convinced me to do that yet. I'm hoping that because it is an older book,that may be the reason. Hopefully!

Let me add, that it had the science of the Lora Leigh Breeds books, The rational of exchanging blood of the Lara Adrian books, & the twisted carpathian bonding psychic thing of feehsn books. I just have issues. LOL!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Vampires Shelf 4/5/11 ★★★★★

Book #5 in the Night Huntress series and this was as good as the rest of them. I've seen some reviews that didn't like this book because Cat and Bones didn't fight every other scene. They didn't and to me that was great, cause all those fights between them was just getting old.

This time some of the ghouls want to use the excuse of Cat being a half-breed to start a war and take over the Ghoul Nation. In the meantime they are offing vampires. So not happening on Cat and Bones watch.

Cat also gets some disturbing news on the family front. (view spoiler)[Justina has decided to join the team and fight vampires and Uncle Don is dying of terminal cancer and won't become a vampire (hide spoiler)]

As always looking forward to the next one and some more cool Bones moves....

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Sassy wrote:"Let me add, that it had the science of the Lora Leigh Breeds books, The rational of exchanging blood of the Lara Adrian books, & the twisted carpathian bonding psychic thing of feehsn books. I just have issues. LOL! "

LOL, that's OK I've read some of all of those series, I'll cope!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Sandra, what'd you think about (view spoiler)[What'd you think about Mama joining and Uncle dying?

MOM: I'm very interested to see what job she'll be doing and how she'll continue to adjust to her undead life. (Still feel sad for her loss of Rodney)

DON: I was wondering if he'd come back. All the ghost chatter had me wondering. It was a touching scene with her and Don in the end. I was happy to see the full circle they'd made in their relationship. And, her being able to hear his thoughts in the end ... wish we all got that gift.

MARIE: Do you think she'll be the baddie in a future book? I love Marie. I think she's a wicked character. She's definitely has the chess-player think-three-moves-ahead mentality, being sure to have others accomplish her goals for her. I'm thinking that the line between friend and foe is pretty thin. Hoping that she doesn't become the big baddie, but thinking she probably will eventually. (hide spoiler)]

Glad you liked it! :D

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

People if you haven't read the book don't read the spoiler thread. LOL. You'll be sorry ..... if you do.

LOL. (view spoiler)[I still feel sad every time I think of Rodney, surprisingly not so much for Randy, probably cause Denise has moved on. Mum is going to be a problem, you can just see it coming.

Don is obviously back as a ghost - I read the sneak peek at the end of the book and he is an active ghost. LOL.

You're right it would be nice to hear loved ones thoughts at the end ... could of used that with my mum cause she was unconscious there at the end and they turned off her machines so as not to disturb us, but it meant we had no clue what was going on.

Not sure about Marie - definitely a powerful character could go either way. I'm thinking she might turn out OK. They each know something about the other to balance it out, and she does have a sense of humour. Remember the chicken bits. (hide spoiler)]

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! Yeah, don't do like me and peek too early. ;)

(view spoiler)[Ditto w/Randy & Denise. She's happy, so he doesn't cross my mind any longer. But, definitely still think about mom losing Rodney. So strange that she fell for a ghoul in the first place. LOL!

Ok, GTK. I didn't read the sneak peek. I figured though. Wonder why she (Frost) decided to do that? Guess we'll find out more in the next book. I'm sure she has a plan for him/them.

Same here for my grandparents. If only ....

I like Marie. She's got a wicked sense of humor. I'm hoping she doesn't go all baddie. But, for some reason I have a feeling she will - eventually. Maybe not the next book, but down the line. (hide spoiler)]

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

OK, we'll just have to wait and see on that one. LOL!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

:) Yep. Although, I do hope I'm wrong.

[Sherri]

Ah, the temptation of the spoiler button. Must avoid!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

LOL, it's for your own good. Look away NOW!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL!! It's often one I cannot resist, Sherri. But, definitely agree on this one, best to avoid it.

[Shelleyrae]

I've finished Ascension (May 4th) - it was a bit of a slow start but picked up well and I raced through the last few chapters - a good debut on the dark side of urban fantasy.

I gave it 4 stars
Full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Great review Shelleyrae, I'm assuming you'll be reading the next one when it comes out. I know Judithe liked it too, so I guess that's another one for the teetering tower.

[Shelleyrae]

Sandra wrote: "Great review Shelleyrae, I'm assuming you'll be reading the next one when it comes out. I know Judithe liked it too, so I guess that's another one for the teetering tower."

Most likely Sandra, because hey, whats another one LOL

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Really looking forward to that one. Great review, Shelleyrae.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

How's everyone going with their Vampire reads, Teamsters? Hope you're enjoying them!

Sherri, I know you've finished and we need a review.

[Michelle]

Sherri wrote: "Fingers crossed! Where in Scotland are you going?

I'll be around Kirkcaldy in Fife. My cousin is getting married the first weekend in June and my uncle turns 80 the next week. So my parents a..."

Hope you enjoy it! :)

[Michelle]

Sandra wrote: "Great review Shelleyrae, I'm assuming you'll be reading the next one when it comes out. I know Judithe liked it too, so I guess that's another one for the teetering tower."

I will be reading the next one! They just started working on the 4th? I think. It has lots of potential and a "did you really just leave it like that?" ending :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Excellent, so I should just get on the bandwagon now, eh? LOL.

[Michelle]

Always easier to start a new series when there is only 1 or 2 books out than waiting until there is 9 or 10+... or is it just me that finds that daunting? I always wait until it's almost payday before a long series, just incase :)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I tend to start new2me series which have less than 5 books in them. 10+ does tend to make me feel like it may be too late to get started on it, even though it shouldn't.

[♡ Sassy ~ Amy ♡]

I always start series that have more than 5 books out because I read a book every other day, and I cannot handle cliffhangers or waiting the entire year for the next book to come out.

Since I have been buying my books at thrift stores, I can collect several series at once. When I buy them I add them as a to-read book, so I know I bought it. It is getting harder though because some people are watching what I get and grabbing the books too. Just because I do. Kinda funny! The old ladies are the worst! HAHA! I really don't fight, but some have grabbed books fast when I am running my fingers across checking authors.

I think it's hysterical when people start handing me books telling me I should read them. Again, Old ladies. (65+ - they tend to age younger here-look older than normal)

sorry! There's my 2 cents turning into a quarter of input!

[♡ Sassy ~ Amy ♡]

Oh... forgot to say... there are some authors I am not even ready to go to yet! I have a list, and it's long enough! I gave it to my flea market $1 a book lady & she saves them too!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

So cute, Amy. Nice to have some add'l eyes lookin' out for ya. :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Gotta say, I prefer an author who has a lot of books out, just cause it usually means they have been roadtested by others already. If I find an author I like I read everything I can get my hands on, by them. Series or standalone, doesn't matter. And like Amy so not into cliffhangers if I don't have the next book handy.

Lucky Amy having others searching out books for you.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Yeah, those are definitely reasons to start a series that's got a higher # of books out. I don't know why I tend to shy away from them. Maybe because I want to read them all and feel I have a better chance of doing that if there aren't so many out?

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Our next shelf is here!  Happy Reading, Everyone!
Not a winning shelf, but it does bring more teams a(nother) 4-in-a-row!

Our Next Shelf is: 'paranormal-romance'
DIRECT LINK: 'paranormal-romance'

[Michelle]

I'm glad we are still in the race, as normal I'm working and will choose when I get home. Unfortunately we just found out that we may be out of a job soon :( bugger!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Yay! for the new shelf. Boo for Michelle's bosses!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I'll be reading

[♡ Sassy ~ Amy ♡]

I will be reading

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Great Amy ;)

I'll do up the list tomorrow.

[♡ Sassy ~ Amy ♡]

I started a drinking game in some of my reviews. I followed the suggestion of a friend!

Historical Romance - any "wench" word deserves a shot. My last book got at least 32, but I lost some in there... too drunk by then! LOL!

[Sherri]

Finished: 5/4/11

★★½

Killing Rocks is the third novel in The Bloodhound Files. This book thrusts FBI profiler Jace Valchek into the middle of interspecies war and another dimension, while tracking down a serial killer and trying to locate a powerful sorcerer that could send her home.

Sound like a like going on? Well, not so much. I found the pacing of this book fragmented. It kept jumping from dimensions and in and out of myth portals and the story never flowed for me. I especially was disappointed in the lack of established characters that I loved in the past two books, (ie. Cassius, Charlie and gang) being part of the story. It felt that they just made a guest appearance but there was minimal interaction with Jace and little character growth. There are a whole slew of new characters, the most interesting is Azura, a shape changing mage, stripper, and spy, but even she can’t save the story.

Overall, there is little development in the overall story or characters established in the first two books. The only highlight is that wise cracking Jace and her witty sarcasm, which bounces off most of the new character. Killing Rocks was a bit of a disappointment for me since I thoroughly enjoyed (and recommend) the first two books. Not sure how I feel about reading the next, I will just have to wait and see.

[Sherri]

I will be reading for the paranormal_romance selection.

[Amber]

OH can't wait to read your review on the book above Sherri. I've had it in my TBR pile for some time now and always seem to have some other books peek my interest more, hope it's good.

[Michelle]

I'll be reading for the shelf :)

[Crystal S]

I finished yesterday (04/06/11). I'm giving it ★★★★3/4 stars. I really enjoyed it, but it lost a smidgen of a star for a slightly abrupt and weird ending that I wasn't completely crazy about. Still, it was an excellent final book in an amazing series.

I'll read for my paranormal romance book.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Sandra wrote: "I'll be reading His Darkest Hunger"

Oooo, I'll be lookin' forward to your review. I still haven't gotten to that one yet.

Great choices, Ladies! Happy Reading!

{Team Stats Updated}

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

OK, just back from Mother's Day celebrations with MIL and it's a gorgeous sunny autumn day here.

Some good picks for our next shelf.

Looking at the other teams, several are on 4 squares but no-one can make Bingo this round.

If we finish our Vampires shelf and this one, Paranormal Romance we will also be on 4 squares. So read away ladies, we aren't out of it yet.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Vampires Shelf announced 30/4/11
Stamp Received 10/5/11 B 2

Sandra This Side of the Grave 4/5/11 ★★★★★
Sassy I Thirst for You 3/5/11 ★★1/2
Crystal S As Shadows Fade 6/5/11 ★★★★3/4
Amanda The Rest Falls Away 7/5/11 ★★★★
Shelleyrae Ascension 4/5/11 ★★★★
Sherri Killing Rocks 4/5/11 ★★1/2
Michelle Darkness Revealed 2/5/11 ★★★★
Nici This Side of the Grave 9/5/11 ★★★★



Paranormal Romance Shelf announced 7/5/11
Stamp Pending B 4

Sandra His Darkest Hunger 11/5/11 ★★★★
Sassy Midnight Moon 8/5/11 ★★★★
Crystal S Dark Needs at Night's Edge 10/5/11 ★★★
Amanda Game Over 14/5/11 ★★★1/2
Shelleyrae Bite Marks
Sherri Shade 8/5/11 ★★★★
Michelle Midnight Awakening 11/5/11 ★★★★
Nici The Cursed One 12/5/11 ★★★