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August - Pick It For Me! Challenge
Finished 2nd pick Good in Bed. The character could be very funny at times but overall, the book was just ok. Too depresssing. This is the second book I've read by this author and have been dissapointed both times.
Tugce NidaI finished
, our buddy read and commented over on that thread.I'm planning on reading
since it's a BOM over at SOS. If you'd like to do another buddy read, let me know. I'll probably start it in the next couple days.
AshleyAlexis wrote: "Shell wrote: "AshleyAlexis...Starting Faith & Fidelity. I can't wait! :)"
Awesome!! I must confess that I ate it up! haha I just borrowed the 3rd one from a friend( I had no desir..."
Finished
. Overall I liked the book, especially Matt. I have some issues with the storyline (difficult to comprehend that a straight man would readily embrace the possibility of a m/m relationship after only a few days/weeks of discovering desire/feelings for another man w/o some kind of major 'wtf' & 'hellno' meltdown) & Evan as a character (he's way too 'broken' and should have gotten help to deal with his other issues FIRST). I'd give it a 3.5, but GR won't do halves, so it's rounded to a 4. I'm interested in reading the next book about James. He struck me as hotness. Thanks for the rec AshleyAlexis!
I liked F&F but I also agree with your assessment, Shell.
Debbie,I'm planning to start The Fairy-Tale Detectives next week if you still want to do the buddy read.
Lady Allison St. Vincent wrote: "Cathy, don't worry, I totally understand about waiting for books to come in! I'd love to do the buddy read with you whenever you're ready, just let me know! :D"I'm going to be away for the weekend, so I can't start until Monday. Is Monday good for you?
Julie wrote: "Finished 2nd pick Good in Bed. The character could be very funny at times but overall, the book was just ok. Too depresssing. This is the second book I've read by this author and hav..."I like the author, but you seriously have to be in the right mood for it. I don't know who posted in the series page that these books are contemporary fiction, because this is the epitome of chick-lit.
Shell wrote: "AlbertaJenn wrote: "Hey, Shell!I finished Rode Hard, Put Up Wet. I liked Cash & Gemma's story, but Carter & Macie kind of got on my nerves. their relationship was hot, yes, but t..."
Gemma and Cash make up for it, though. That is one smokin' couple!
Oh I totally didn't like Good in Bed to put it mildly. After finally finishing the book, I wished I could undo reading that book. Rossy, I might give the author another try but is there any book you would recommend?
Shell wrote: "AshleyAlexis wrote: "Shell wrote: "AshleyAlexis...Starting Faith & Fidelity. I can't wait! :)"
Awesome!! I must confess that I ate it up! haha I just borrowed the 3rd one from..."
I honestly think thats why I loved Matt so much. He was honest about not knowing what to do in a m/m relationship but he totally put himself out there and I loved it. I agree with your opinion of Evan I didnt think he deserved Matt and it actually gets worse in the 3rd book *sigh* I gave the book a 3.5 but rounded it down to a 3. I'm glad you liked it!!
Lisa wrote: "Pollyanna, I have finished Vampire Crush..I really enjoyed the book, I really liked the character of James. It kind of got slow at the end, but not enough that I didn't want to finish it.. I gave ..."Cool glad you enjoyed it, I am still waiting for my copy but I am looking forward to reading it.
Yay! I hope you enjoy it. I love Kresley Cole. Her Immortals After Dark series is one of my favorites.
Finished my buddy read of Chasing Fire. I gave it 4 stars. I havent read a NR book that I havent enjoyed so no surprise there.
I finished my Buddy read with Lacy of The Picture of Dorian Gray, I'm glad I read this, overall I enjoyed it, I felt it losts its way in the middle but came back for a great ending! Very sexist as was the day! x x
thanks for the review caroline - I thnk I have that in audiobook somewhere that I need to get to
Definitely worth a read/listen Dee!! If you can! Bet it would sound good on audio, I would imagine it would add to the ambience? x x
Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Debbie,I'm planning to start The Fairy-Tale Detectives next week if you still want to do the buddy read."
Ready when you are. I am currently reading another but I should be done this weekend. Can get started first of next week. Thanks for the reminder :)
Vi wrote: "Oh I totally didn't like Good in Bed to put it mildly. After finally finishing the book, I wished I could undo reading that book. Rossy, I might give the author another try but is ther..."I recommend In Her Shoes, since it's a little less chick-lit and more contemporary women.
I loved it too - in fact I gave it 5 stars, which I don't do very often. I'm with you - it's hard to go wrong with Nora Roberts!AshleyAlexis wrote: "Finished my buddy read of Chasing Fire. I gave it 4 stars. I havent read a NR book that I havent enjoyed so no surprise there."
I just finished my buddy read with Caroline of The Picture of Dorian Gray. I really liked the book. It was surprisingly very dark and sinister. It was a little slow in the middle, but picked right back up.I also read Vision in White and loved the nerdy hero!
Thanks Caroline!
I finally got in the mail the book Hiding from the Light. They sent me large print on accident, which hurts my eyes! I'm going to have to take my time with it. If you want I'll let you know what I think when I 'finally' finish it!
Eeek - I need to do an initial list of finishers etc but not sure I'll get around to it for a while :(Please everyone accept my apologies if nothing happens for a while - I have heaps on in my 'other' life :)
No worries Jane. It happens to us all!!!
You would be inhuman if nothing like this ever happened!LOL
I'm starting my first pick for the month
I can't wait to see what all the fuss is about with these books, I have heard such good things!
Finishers
1. Sana: Lessons From a Scarlet Lady by Emma Wildes, Nightshade by Andrea Cremer, Die for Me by Amy Plum
2. Mandy: Breaking Point by Suzanne Brockmann, Naked in Death by J.D. Robb, Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon
3. Liame: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
4. Tugce Nida: Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas, The Bride by Julie Garwood, Divergent by Veronica Roth, Glory in Death by J.D. Robb, Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen, Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
5. ~Megan~: Hotter Than Wildfire by Lisa Marie Rice, The Help by Kathryn Stockett
6. Daffodil: Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver, Elijah by Jacquelyn Frank
7. KimKirt: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
8. Clare: The Perfect Rake by Anne Gracie
9. Heather: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare, Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris, Unlocked by Courtney Milan, Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas, Grave Dance by Kalayna Price, Lover Mine by J.R. Ward
10. Fran: Candy Houses by Shiloh Walker
11. Amy: The Absolute Sandman, Vol. 1 by Neil Gaiman
12. Caroline: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins, Attachments by Rainbow Rowell, The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
13. ~KarenH~: Sweet Persuasion by Maya Banks, Cut & Run by Madeleine Urban
14. MountainKat: Shaken by Dee Tenorio
15. Cathy C: Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh, Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
16. Regina: Raziel by Kristina Douglas
17. Amanda: Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas
18. Kami: Blood Promise by Richelle Mead, Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris, Unearthly by Cynthia Hand
19. Layla: Shield's Lady by Jayne Ann Krentz, After Dark by Jayne Castle, Seduction by Amanda Quick, Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins, Games of Command by Linnea Sinclair
20. Megan: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb, Unearthly by Cynthia Hand, Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble by H.P. Mallory, Just Listen by Sarah Dessen, Rescue Me by Christy Reece, The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa
21. Cheryl: Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean
22. Julie: Something About You by Julie James, Good in Bed by Jennifer Weiner
23. Lisa: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, Vampire Crush by A.M. Robinson
24. Sandy: Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning
25. Elke: Inked by Everly Drummond, Lover Mine by J.R. Ward, If You Dare by Kresley Cole
26. Jane(PS): Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie
27. Larissa: The Truth about Forever by Sarah Dessen
28. Katie: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
29. Ari: Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
30. Photojim: Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill
31. D.G.~Shameless Hussy~: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead
32. Dee: Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb
33. Penney: The Help by Kathryn Stockett
34. Debbie: One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
35. Sue: Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde, The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
36. Suzanne: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
37. Lexa: Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
38. AlbertaJenn: Rode Hard, Put Up Wet by Lorelei James
39: Shell: Faith & Fidelity by Tere Michaels, Mouth To Mouth by Erin McCarthy
40. AshleyAlexis: Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts
41. Lacy: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, Vision in White by Nora Roberts
42. Thenia: Firelight by Sophie Jordan
43. Aleksandra: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
44. Becky: Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole
45. Coffeentea: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
46. Vi: Grave Dance by Kalayna Price
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Cathy wrote: "I'm going to be away for the weekend, so I can't start until Monday. Is Monday good for you?"Monday works for me! :)
Mandy wrote: "Finishers1. Sana: Lessons From a Scarlet Lady by Emma Wildes, Nightshade by Andrea Cremer, Die for Me by [author:Amy..."
Mandy - you are an absolute champ! Thank you so much for helping me out!!! *hugs*
The list looks great - and you did it so quickly! I'm impressed :)
I have finished Glory in Death but forgot to post it here I guess, it was a good read but I can't seem to understand all the fuss about the series, they are practically very similar to me in the story line. We have also finished Northanger Abbey, another buddy-read with Megan, I really loved the book.
Daffodil wrote: "Tugce NidaI finished
, our buddy read and commented over on that thread.I'm planning on reading
since it's a BOM over at S..."I am still struggling with it sorry about that. And for The Iron Duke , let me see if I can get my hands on it. I will let you know today.
Rossy wrote: "I recommend In Her Shoes, since it's a little less chick-lit and more contemporary women."
Thanks Rossy for the rec. I will check it out.
I like the in death series, but i def. can't read them back to back...i enjoyed the series, but it took until book 4 or 5 for me to really get the whole why everyone loves it - about when eve and rourke get married (i'm sure a die hard fan will correct me on which book ;) )Tugce Nida wrote: "I have finished Glory in Death but forgot to post it here I guess, it was a good read but I can't seem to understand all the fuss about the series, they are practically very similar t..."
AUGUST PICK IT FOR ME - RRRC
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs 8/18 ★★★★
Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh 8/7 ★★★★★
Jane (PS) wrote: "Mandy - you are an absolute champ! Thank you so much for helping me out!!! *hugs*The list looks great - and you did it so quickly! I'm impressed :) "
Ditto! Holy mother....
does this mean Mandy volunteered to host the next one ;)
LOL! Nah, she escaped my clutches, while i manage to catch Debbie. Maybe we can tackle her for October though?
*covers ears, turns around, and runs away* You guys are funny. :-) Seriously though, I'm always happy to help out if I can. Especially since someone else offered to help me yesterday. One good deed deserves another and whatnot.
*rubs hands* You can run but you can't hide!LOLThank you Mandy.
Debbie wrote: "Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Debbie,I'm planning to start The Fairy-Tale Detectives next week if you still want to do the buddy read."
Ready when you are. I am currently reading anothe..."
Alright then, let's plan to start on Monday. :)
Mandy - didn't you know - initiative is awarded with the power of choice ;)
Hehehe. Mandy - you're in the clutches of Rossy!! But I'm sure you'll love those clutches... ;) (And you can blame Dee for that!)
Rossy wrote: "LOL! Nah, she escaped my clutches, while i manage to catch Debbie. Maybe we can tackle her for October though?"yep, yep - it is kind of fun to see what everyone recommends and then what we all read too.
Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: Alright then, let's plan to start on Monday. :) ..."
Perfect
Mandy, Thanks again for the recs! I just finished my 3rd pick If You Dare...it was just OK for me. The heroine got on my nerves...but the hero was good! :-)
Lacy wrote: "I just finished my buddy read with Caroline of The Picture of Dorian Gray. I really liked the book. It was surprisingly very dark and sinister. It was a little slow in the middle, bu..."Oh please do Lacy! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did:-) Thanks for the Buddy read too was great! I think pride and Preduice is next for me if you haven't already read it? x x
I finished Firelight by Sophie Jordan! A good story with lots of potential! Looking forward to the next book in the series!Megan, thanks for the recommendation!
Caroline wrote: "Lacy wrote: "I just finished my buddy read with Caroline of The Picture of Dorian Gray. I really liked the book. It was surprisingly very dark and sinister. It was a little slow in t..."I read Pride and Prejudice within the last year, otherwise I would totally read it again! Let me know what you think of it and then we can pick the next one.
Hi Lacy!I decided to start our buddy read Leaving Paradise, so if you want catch up with me and read together, just let me know!
Completed Grave Dance as a Buddy Read with Vi ~Maxed Out!~. Wish I could say that I liked it as much as the 1st in the series, but I didn't. There was no development of characters and I'm over the love triangle. Same thing, different page count, though I will give the author praise for her world building. 3 stars.So far, I'm having better luck with
, but I'm only 60% through it.Completed for August:
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Starting Faith & Fidelity. I can't wait! :)"
Awesome!! I must confess that I ate it up! haha I just borrowed the 3rd one from a friend( I had no desire to read the 2nd one since it involves totally different people)
I really really like Matt! Not a huge fan of Evan >.<