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R2 TEAM THREAD: Team #3 Triple Threat [SECOND PLACE]
I saw the pirate ones, I was going to buy one but I can't remember if I did. I'll need to check my tbr. I didn't know she had Dragon books! I read The Calling by JA, it's confusing though as the series is written by a few different authors. The second book is by Robin T Popp, I've been trying to get a copy but it's not on kindle and they want £28 for a used copy via Amazon Marketplace. Which I'm not quite willing to spend on a used book. I could get so much more for my money and there's so many books I want to read.
I spent Saturday checking my library catologue online and reserved a few YA books, that way I don't need to buy them. Thanks to Twilight they seem to have increased their collection, at least it was good for something..
The hour long singing session seems to be finished, just the odd snore from the cotbed now. Finally I'm off to bed again. 4.54am - I'll never get used to this. Night all! :)
LOL, Michelle!On line library catalogue is a godsend, I'd have to agree.
AJ's Dragons -
Thanks, Sandra. I will check them out when I get home from the school run :)
Congrats on your stamp, Triple Threat!!
Thanks Judithe!Not sure if anyone would like to bid in the auction but here's a list of the items you can bid for
http://operationauction.wordpress.com/
Some of it's amazing! Well most of it to be honest :)
My son's having a bad day today so to treat myself I bought the first two Immortal Ops books - I will let you know if I like them Sandra :)
I finished at graves end the other day. i thought my heart was going to stop in a couple places in the book! it was intense!At Grave's End★★★★
Thanks Judithe!I've updated you Nici, assuming its 12/3/11 from your previous post.
Michelle, hope you like them!Dreadful news on the reason for the auction.
It trully is, I wish it was happening for a different reason. It's amazing how many people are getting involved to try and help her. It trully is a close knit community.
Steph wrote: "{Team Stats Updated}"I did not get my Treey Spear book. It was missing. I won't get it now until next week, so for the shifters book I have to switch back to
. This book completes the Atlantis series for me. That's the only reason I picked this one.
No worries Amy, I'll switch you back.
I finished Ecstasy Unveiled for my shifters book last night. I love this series and really don't want it to end with the next book. The author has created a truly unique world in the Demonica series and it gets more intriguing with each book. This book is Lore's story and it does not dissapoint. Lore is a half-demon, half-human assassin who was revealed to be a long-lost brother to Eidolon, Shade, and Wraith in the previous book. He is assigned one last kill in order to save his twin sister's life and earn freedom from their master. His target is Kynan, the very life he saved in Passion Unleashed.
Idess is a Memitin or earthbound angel awaiting Ascension. She is charged with protecting Kynan because he is a Marked Sentinel. When Lore and Idess collide the sparks fly almost immediately. The chemistry between them is sizzling and the action is fast-paced and keeps you hooked until the very end.
I look forward to finding out more about Lore's sister, Sin, in the last book. She and Conall were great characters in this book as well.
Finished 3/15
★★★★
Excellent review Amanda, I'll really have to start reading this series. Bought em now just gotta read em. LOL.
I finished
on 03/16. I'm giving it ★★. It was ok, but just ok. I thought it was a little too long and the plot was too complicated. Of course I was bored with it so that's probably why I think that. Despite it ending without solving the mystery, I didn't get invested enough in the characters to want to read anymore books in the series. I'm not crazy about the world the author built in which werewolves are slaves to their sexual desires around the time of the full moon, so they sleep around a lot (ok, they aren't sleeping, but I'm not using the word that would be more appropriate. Ha!) Just yuck. Yes, I read erotica, but I still don't like characters with lots of different sexual partners, especially if some of those partners appear to having been deceiving and betraying you for several months and you never noticed! I did like a couple of things. I liked that Riley and her twin brother were so mentally connected they could find each other anywhere and tell when the other was in trouble. And I like that it took place in Australia, cause that's different. I don't think I've read another book that takes place there. Anyway, there are several reviews that sum up what I thought of the book much better than I can. Well, that's my less-than-eloquent review. I'm a lousy writer, but whatever. LOL
Amanda wrote: "I finished Ecstasy Unveiled for my shifters book last night. I love this series and really don't want it to end with the next book. The author has created a truly unique world in t..."I love this series aswell, I don't think you'll be disappointed with Sin's book. It was sad to see it end but you meet the first character in her Lords of Deliverence series in Sin Undone and everybody will be popping up now and again in those books. There's also a novella out (an extended version of the short in The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance) and another one coming later in the year. So it's not completely over!
I love Wraith :)
Crystal S wrote: "I finished on 03/16. I'm giving it ★★. It was ok, but just ok. I thought it was a little too long and the plot was too complicated. Of course I was bored with i..."Riley isn't for everyone, I would agree with that. She goes through a lot over the 8 books but I daresay if you didn't really enjoy this one, you might not like the rest. Most if not all of Keri's books are set in Australia, it does make a change :)
It's so long since I read the first Riley, I've forgotten the story, even though I gave it 4 stars. I didn't use to write reviews, and that is why I now try to do it. I must not of been too enamoured cause I haven't rushed out to seek the rest. Maybe I should get the 2nd one to decide. I think the library has them. Hmmm. Trouble is I have so many to read already.
Oops my addiction is showing. LOL.
LOL! I loved Riley. It's different and that's part of what I liked about it. But, I can understand why the series wouldn't be a favorite for everyone. Least now ya know, Crystal, and can move onto others. :)Hope you give it another go, Sandra. I think you'd enjoy the series. Least I hope so, anyway.
I'm sure I'll give it another go, eventually :)
I hear ya! Soooo many to read! :)
I finished RiverMarked (March 16th) -in between migraines UGH- I gave it 4 stars. Was it short do you think, it felt short! I did enjoy it though.
Well, Shelleyrae, 326 pages so not especially short but I know what you mean, it sorted of ended a bit abruptly. Could of spread the love a few more pages.I hope you're feeling better, migraines are nasty things.
Hope you're feeling better, Shelleyrae! Waiting 12+ months for a book and having it read in a day, then having to wait another #+ months?! Feels off to me. LOL! Glad you enjoyed it!
Steph, Shelleyrae switched River Marked to Shifters shelf, she's reading Once Bitten Twice Shy for Freespace.And Sassy has read River Marked for Freespace.
Thanks! Got those fixed. :)
Thanks Steph ;)
NP, Thanks for the catch. :)
OK... I feel obligated to finish all the series I have yet to read, and therefore I had picked
It was not up to the other books. I did not like Layel to start with, and I was partial to the dragons. I gave it ★★★, because it felt like a chore to get through. Oh well! Gena Showalters demon & alien books are so good, I was disappointed in the vampire's bride, but what do you expect from her early series.
I am going through my Alexandra Ivy books nox, and can't put them down.
Cute leprechaun Amy. Sorry you didn't enjoy Vamp's Bride as much as the others. I really liked it but I was in a very happy place whilst reading that whole series. I'm sure it affects the ratings.Once again, I've got the Ivy books and should start them. LOL.
Amy what date do you want to put down for The Vampire's Bride?
Sherri,I know you've finished
so come give us a couple of lines for a review so we can mark you off!
Sandra wrote: "Amy what date do you want to put down for The Vampire's Bride?"OOps! I forgot! March 17th, 2011. You are right, it does matter what I am into at the time what I rate a book!
Thanks Amy :)
Sassy wrote: "OK... I feel obligated to finish all the series I have yet to read, and therefore I had picked It was not up to the other books. I did not like Layel to start..."I wasn't too keen on this series to be honest, I think I stopped reading around book 3? I'm the same way with the Alien ones aswell. Pick them up for challenges if needed.
I'm reading
just now and I'm loving this series so far. I've had books 1-4 for ages but never picked them up. Typical :)How many have you read Amy?
Sandra wrote: "It's so long since I read the first Riley, I've forgotten the story, even though I gave it 4 stars. I didn't use to write reviews, and that is why I now try to do it. I must not of been too enamo..."
I liked Riley and I was sad to see it end but it was one of the few series that ended well. There is potential for spin-off's though.
I loved the fact that there had been genetic manipulation going on. Lots of suprises in this one and prior to this series I never thought I would enjoy a "horse shifter" but lo and behold I fell in love with Kade :)
If you ever find the time, give it a try. I think Steph may be right and you'd like them.
Feel better Shelleyrae, migraines are no fun at all! I had a killer last week and with the 3 kids it wasn't easy. I don't envy you at all.
LOL Sandra! Yep, I've finished it - I just have the hardest time writting the reviews! So here it is.
I'm going to give it ★★★★.
I liked the character relationships and the deeper development of the relationships between the characters of the first book. I particularly liked the one between Nash (the Sheriff) and Maya (the electrician). Janet and Mick's developed as well and some background about Mick is revealed.
My favorite character continues to be Coyote but the addition of Colby to the series may challenge that.
As with all UF series, the progress on the overall storyline - Janet's big, bad mother trying to take over the world - is continued S-L-O-W-L-Y. I enjoyed the character development but just wanted the story to go much faster. Not that the book is a slow read, I did read the book quite quickly, I just wanted the story pace to move more quickly.
I'll continue to read the series when the next one comes out, but I'm hoping to find some major storyline answers.
Book Completed: March 16, 2011
Michelle wrote: "Feel better Shelleyrae, migraines are no fun at all! I had a killer last week and with the 3 kids it wasn't easy. I don't envy you at all."Thanks Michelle, I am feeling better finally, I'm not sure what is worse, the migraines or the 3 day hangover you get after it
Yay, Sherri, glad you liked
I really enjoyed that one. See it wasn't hard to do a review at all. LOL. If you don't want to do one that long, a couple of lines is sufficient for Bingo.
We just need Nici to read
and we'll have our Shifters stamp. (Unless she's changed to a different book. LOL)Go Team!!!
Don't forget fellow Triple Threaters to read your Freespace read if you haven't already. We still need 4 more reads for a stamp.
Michelle wrote: "Sandra wrote: "It's so long since I read the first Riley, I've forgotten the story, even though I gave it 4 stars. I didn't use to write reviews, and that is why I now try to do it. I must not ..."
I loved Kade too! Him and his harem of honeys. LOL!
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This is the 5th Breeds series book, the tale of Kiowa Bear and Amanda Marion, the daughter of the President. On the face of it an unlikely pair, yet Kiowa, a security expert has been watching Amanda for a week as Secret Service backup, and fallen deep in love even if he doesn't recognise it yet. The Bill to pass Breed Law is about to be voted on and politics raises its ugly head.
The usual happens and both fall in love and Kiowa is very pleased to discover that Amanda likes her sex with a bit of kink. Kiowa is one hawt coyote.
The problem of the inept Secret Service & inside information is not even touched on again and I think this is detrimental to the story.
Overall, solid 3.5 and looking forward to the next one.