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Meet & Greet Challenge Round 6 (Oct/Nov): PARTICIPANTS
RULES/TIPS:* You must not recommend new books.
* You ONLY select from the pickee's nominated shelf.
* You must nominate 3 books for each set of picks.
* Book nominations and selections do not need to be in any order.
* You can add/subtract books at any time during the sign-up and picking process. (If a book has already been recommended during the picks, this recommendation stands valid.)
* If you recommend a book from a series, please ensure that it is the next book for the reader in that series.
* You may put re-reads on your nominated picking shelf if desired. (This means the book may already be 'read' and rated - but if it is on that shelf, these books are fair game for the pickers.)
* You must have completed the picking for your group members by the picking due date.
* You may use books planned for other challenges in this challenge and vice-versa unless otherwise specified in the alternate challenge(s).
* There is NO minimum page number requirement in this challenge.
* Books may be from any romance sub-genre, but we are a romance group so please keep your books on your nominated shelf to the romance or popular fiction genres.
* Remember - if your profile is private, you will need to 'friend' the other group members as they will not be able to access your nominated picking shelf otherwise.
* Feel free to 'friend' all the members of the group, as this will make picking much easier and faster :)
* A member can ask for repicks from another member if they have already selected all three of the nominated books. For this reason, it is important that members move books off their nominated picking shelf as soon as they have made their selection.
* If a book from a series is recommended but it is not the next book for the reader in that series, please feel free to substitute the appropriate book for that recommendation.
* When providing feedback in the Discussion Thread, please ensure that key plot points are hidden behind the spoiler 'tag' - <'spoiler>blah plot point blah<'/spoiler> (ignoring the apostrophes which have been inserted to show the formula :)
Our members read a variety of romance sub-genres. You do not need to have read the book that you recommend, nor do you have to have knowledge of the sub-genre that may predominate any of the shelves. How you select books from the nominated shelves is entirely up to you.
sorry if I shortened your name! (for excel purposes only)GROUP 1:
1. Macwolf01 [Elise] meet greet
2. Laurla mng to pick
3. Vi book pool
4. Ty MnG
5. Jojo 2014 meet-and-greet
6. Grace Meet and Greet
7. Sunshine next reads
8. Nadine m g pick shelf
9. Skandia rrrc-m-g
10. Ramneek pick for me
11. Ella meet and greet picks
12. Penney meet and greet options
13. Melissa meet greet picking
14. Becky oct mng
15. Leslie meet and greet
16. Gea 2014-meet-greet
GROUP 2:
1. Aarati rrc-meet-and-greet
2. Preethi meet and greet to pick
3. Dana meet n greet
4. Tina 2014-meet-n-greet
5. Zara MNGC Oct/Nov 2014
6. KarenH meet-and-greet
7. Sassafrass meet-n-greet
8. Roger mgpick
9. Kathy pick it for me
10. Anita to read own
11. Becca meet n greet picks
12. Karla help me decide
13. Tabs 2014 meet and greet options
14. Ezinwanyi meet-greet
15. MountainKat meet-n-great-options
16. beppy meet n greet
GROUP 3:
1. Cariann 2014 rcb options
2. Becky ♡The meet n greet picks
3. Lizz Neill mag picking shelf
4. Poongothai meet and greet
5. Jane (PS) picking shelf
6. Larissa on deck tbr
7. Diane~Firefly~ mng picking
8. Lily MG6 challenge picks
9. Donna 2014meetandgreet
10. ~Melissa~ meet n greet
11. Shelby meet and greet to read
12. Amie meet-greet-picking
13. Joyce meet greet rrrc challenge
14. Katie meet and greet to read
15. Dee rrrc meet n greet
16. Susan A pick from here
Group 315/15
Becky - the Bookworm: Pivot and Slip Oct 15 ★★★
Cariann - Jagged Rock Nov 13 ★★★
Lizz Neill: Last Night in Ghosttown Oct 20 ★★
Poongothai: Slasherazzi Oct 21 ★★★★
Jane (PS): The Start of a Beautiful Friendship Oct 16 ★★★★
Larissa: Ask and I'll Tell Nov 3 ★★★
Diane~Firefly~ The Queen's Librarian Oct 13 ★★★
Lily Brute Oct 19 ★★★★★
Donna Cinnamon Oct 26 ★★★★★
Melissa Knightly Love Oct 17 ★★★★★
Shelby Wild Magic Oct 14 ★★★
Amie My Rugby-Playing Twink Oct 23 ★★★
Joyce Quid Pro Quo/Unlucky Break Pancakes Friday Nov 2 ★★★
Katie World's End Oct 20 ★★
Dee General Misconduct Oct 28 ★★★
Bonus 15/21:
Ezi: Nothing Special Nov 6 ★★★★
Ella: For Better Or Worse Oct 22 ★★★★★
Katie: Wintergreen
Aarait: With This Ring, I Thee...Oh, Sh*t! Oct 13 ★★★★
Shelby: Yours Oct 3 ★★★
Becky: One Eyed Jacks Nov 2 ★★★★
Beppy: The Mark of a Man Nov 5 ★★★★
Ramneek: Waiting for a Prince
Roger: Tomfoolery Oct 22 ★★★
laurala: Bonded Broken
Vi: Hoarded to Death
Leslie: Flight of Magpies Nov 20 ★★★★★
Jane(PS): Better Than Friends Oct 28 ★★★★★
Becky: Dark Soul Vol. 5 Oct 1 ★★★★
Grace: Darkness at Endersley Oct 23 ★★★
Tabs: Stranger on the Shore Nov 9 ★★★★★
Lizz Neill: I Am Here
Sunshine: Caged: Love and Treachery on the High Seas Nov 10 ★★★★★
Preethi: The Hunting Moon Oct 5 ★★★★
Karla: Rebirth Oct 14 ★★★★
12/15Group 3
Cariann: The Golden Lily - read 10/18
Becky: Tate (McKettricks of Texas, #1) read 11/15
Lizz Neill: The Cowboy Takes a Bride - read10/31
Poongothai: Chasing Perfect- read 10/13
Jane (PS): Four: A Divergent Story Collection - 10/22 (perfect length for the plane ride!)
Larissa: Enraptured 11/24
Diane ~Firefly~: Take a Chance on Me read 11/6
Lily: The Winter Lodge - read 11/4
~Melissa~: New York to Dallas read 11/10
Shelby: Crave The Night
Amie: Dark Witch - read 11/20
Joyce: Forever and Always
Katie: Table for Five
Dee: The Fireman Who Loved Me - 10/25
Susan: When You Dare - read 10/10
Meet & Greet Round 6October 1 thought November 30, 2014
Group 2
15 of 15. Updated 11.29.14
✓ Aarati - Wild Irish Christmas by Mari Carr 10.9.14
✓ Preethi - Perfection by R.L. Mathewson 10.11.14
✓ Dana - Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb 10.31.14
✓ Tina - Tied by Emma Chase 10.21.14
✓ Zara - The Promise by Marie Sexton 10.4.14
✓ ~KarenH~ - Heroes Are My Weakness by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 10.5.14
✓ Sassafrass - Echoes of Scotland Street by Samantha Young 11.19.14
✓ Roger - Love, Hypothetically by Anne Tenino 10.2.14
✓ Kathy - Screwdrivered by Alice Clayton 10.23.14
✓ Anita - Obsession by Jennifer L. Armentrout 10.27.14
✓ Karla - Immortal by J.R. Ward 10.25.14
✓ Tabs - Coming Undone by Lauren Dane 10.18.14
✓ Ezinwanyi - Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole 11.7.14
✓ beppy - Strawberries for Dessert by Marie Sexton 11.14.14
Bonus Pick (for missing pick):
✓ beppy - Love Comes in Darkness by Andrew Grey 11.29.14
Group 18/15 Read
Elise: Crossing the Line 10/22 ★★★★★
Laurla:
Vi:
Jojo: A Touch of Greek 10/5 ★★★
Sunshine:
Nadine:
Skandia: Lick 11/18 ★★★★
Nadine:
Skandia:
Ramneek: Mystery Man 11/20 ★
Ella: Breaking Free 11/7 ★★★1/2
Penney:
Melissa: Justice 11/24 ★★★★
Becky:
Leslie:
Gea: Under the Covers 11/11 ★★★
Ty: Alien, Mine 11/16 ★★★★
Bonus Picks:
6/20
Katie: Magic Strikes 11/11 ★★★★★
Shelby:
Becky:
Beppy:
Karla:
Preethi: All Roar and No Bite 10/22 ★★★
Sunshine:
Aarati:
Susan: Rocky Mountain Heat by Vivian Arend 11/9 ★★★★
Ella:
Lizz Neill:
Tabs:
Ramneek: His Risk to Take 11/21 ★★★
Roger:
Laurla:
Vi: Love Under Siege 10/18 ★★
Leslie:
Jane: Enlightened 10/14 ★★★★★
Becky:
Penney:
Meet n Greet Round 6 - Group 4
Completed: 8/14
Bonus: 9/16
Main Picks:
✔1. Aarati - One Good Earl Deserves a Lover - 10/18/14 (★★★½)
✔2. Preethi - The Year We Fell Down - 11/17/14 (★★★★)
3. Dana - A Feast of Souls
4. Tina - Burn
✔5. Zara - The Tycoon's Bride - 10/5/14 (★★½)
6. KarenH - Woman on the Run
✔7. Sassafrass - The Viper - 10/3/14 (★★★)
8. Roger - The Officer Says "I Do"
✔9. Kathy - Archangel's Shadows - 10/31/14 (★★★½)
✔10. Anita - All I Have - 10/15/14 (★★★½)
11. Karla - Grease Monkey Jive
✔12. Ezinwanyi - Sabine - 10/14/14 (★★★)
✔13. MountainKat - 1001 Dark Nights: Roped In - 10/4/14 (★★★★★)
14. beppy - Against the Dark
Bonus Picks:
✔1. Ella - The Best Kind of Trouble - 10/15/14 (★★★★)
✔2. Katie - Attachments - 11/20/14 (★★★★)
3. beppy - Crooked Hearts
✔4. Sunshine - Looking for Trouble - 11/1/14 (★★★)
✔5. Susan A - Insatiable - 10/5/14 (★★½)
✔6. Ramneek - The Chocolate Heart - 10/26/14 (★★★)
✔7. Vi - Slightly Married - 10/6/14 (★★★★)
✔8. Jane (PS) - Reaper's Stand - 10/7/14 (★★★★)
✔9. Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ - Unspoken - 11/22/14 (★★★★)
10. Grace - Tamed
✔11. Penney - Clean Sweep - 10/11/14 (★★★★)
12. Aarati - Moonglow
13. Shelby - A Cast of Shadows
14. LIZZ NEILL - Firelight
15. Laurla - Play With Me
16. Becky - Rogue's Pawn
Read:
To Read:
Group 120/35
Macwolf01 [Elise]- The Holy Road 10/3
Laurla- Nine Lights Over Edinburgh 11/29-11/30
Vi- The Vicious Deep
Ty- Billionaire with Benefits 10/17-10/18
Jojo- Graceland 10/9-10/11
Grace- Blue Notes 10/1-10/3
Sunshine- Fair Play 11/10-11/13
Nadine- Going Down For The Count 10/15-DNF
Skandia- Spirit 10/22-10/28
Ramneek- Fever Pitch 10/1
Ella- Seth and David 10/3-10/4
Penney- Bloodline 10/7-10/9
Melissa- Elfhome 11/2-11/6
Leslie- Flight of Magpies 10/28-10/29
Gea- Hell's Pawn
Bonus Picks
Katie- Dark Geist 10/12-10/19
Shelby- Leather+Lace
Becky ♡- Dead in L.A. 11/13-11/14
beppy- High Concept 11/22-11/25
Karla- Openly Straight
Preethi- Wicked as They Come
Sunshine- Acts of Faith
Aarati- Thirteen
Susan A- Beneath the Stain - Part Five 10/4
Ella- Bondage
Lizz Neill- Zombie Boyz 10/30-DNF
Tabs- Season for Temptation
Ramneek- Secret 11/20-11/22
Roger- Out of Position
Laurla- Midnight Crossroad 11/25-11/29
Vi- A Small Miracle Happened
Leslie- Overdrive
Jane (PS)- Bone Rider
Grace- Seducing Stephen 11/9
Penney- Beneath the Stain 10/29
Meet N Greet Round 6Group 3
Books Read: 24 of 35
Updated: 3/09/15
✚ - Carried over to Round 7
✚ - Wildest Dreams Picked by: Cariann
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❏ - Shanna Picked by: Shelby
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Bonus Picks:
❏ - Paradise Picked by: Ella
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✚ - Don't Mess with Texas Picked by: Becky
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✚ - High Country Bride Picked by: Jane PS
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✚ - Rock Chick Picked by: Preethi
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❏ - Kiss an Angel Picked by: Karla
❏ - Summer at Willow Lake Picked by: Lizz
❏ - Tender Is the Storm Picked by: Laurla
✔︎ - The Wolf and the Dove Picked by: Shelby 11/30/15 ✰✰✰
❏ - Ravished by a Highlander Picked by: Susan A.
❏ - A Hearing Heart Picked by: Roger
✔︎ - The Restorer Picked by: Leslie 2/14/15 ✰✰✰✰
TBR:
FINISHED:
Meet & Greet Round 6Duration: Oct 1 ~ Nov 30, 2014
14/15 Read
Group #1 Picks
1. Macwolf01:
2. Laurla:
3. Vi:
4. Ty:
5. Jojo:
6. Grace:
7. Sunshine:
8. Nadine:
9. Skandia:
10. Ramneek:
11. Ella:
12. Melissa:
13. Becky:
14. Leslie:
15. Gea: Miss Wonderful by Loretta Chase
Bonus Picks
5/21 Read
1. Vi: Trapped by Kevin Hearne
2. Ezi: Claimed by the Highland Warrior by Michelle Willingham
3. Ella:
4. Katie: Monster in His Eyes by J.M. Darhower
5. Aarati:
6. Tabs: How to Bake a Perfect Life by Barbara O'Neal
7. Susan A: The Gift by Tiffany Reisz
8. Becky Bookworm: Archangel's Shadows or Twisted
9. Ramneek: Sweet Filthy Boy
10. Grace:
11. Bebby: Second Chances or Tribute
12. Sunshine: Being Me by Lisa Renee Jones
14. Preethi: Doubleblind by Ann Aguirre
15. Jane: Loving Lies by Lora Leigh
16. Karla: Darcy on the Hudson: A Pride and Prejudice Re-imagining by Mary Lydon Simonsen
17. Laurla:
18. Shelby: Bound to the Highlander by Kate Robbins
19. Lizz: Sam's Creed or Lust or Giant
20. Becky: Second Chances or The Dream Hunter
21. Leslie: At Your Pleasure or The Dream Hunter or Talulla Rising
22. Roger:
The Meet & Greet Challenge Round 6!October 1, 2014 ~ November 30, 2014
Group 3
5/15
Becky ♡ Trapped
Cariann Camp Hell
Lizz Neill Claimed
Jane (PS) The Winter Courtship Rituals of Fur-Bearing Critters
Larissa Rules of Entanglement or The Siren
Donna The Husband's Secret
Amie Taken by Midnight
Joyce Something Like Summer
Dee Something Like Winter
Shelby Dirty Secret 11/18/14 4♥
Katie Dex in Blue - 11/15/14 4♥ (again - so much better than #1 - IMO)
Susan A Be Brave 10/28/14 4♥ (so much better than book #1!!!)
Diane~Firefly~ Tricked 10/9/14 4♥
Lily GhosTV 10/22/14 4♥
Poongothai Big Little Lies 11/13/14 4.5♥'s
Bonus:
Ezinwanyi ~ Disasterology 101
~Leslie~ Death Magic
The Meet & Greet Challenge Round 6October 1, 2014 ~ November 30, 2014
Group 3
Read: 5/15
1. Cariann - Secrets
2. Becky ♡ - Vamps and the City
3. Lizz Neill - Delicious
4. Poongothai - Shelter Mountain
5. Jane (PS) - Darkfever - Karen Marie Moning - 10/19/14
6. Larissa - Unholy Magic
7. Diane~Firefly~ - Spider's Bite
8. Lily - Against the Night - Kat Martin - 11/11/14
9. Donna - You Make Me
10. ~Melissa~ - Midnight Awakening - Lara Adrian - 10/19/14
11. Shelby - Killing Moon
12. Joyce - Dead as a Doornail
13. Katie - The Sweetest Thing - Jill Shalvis - 11/21/14
14. Dee - Slave to Sensation
15. Susan A - Love Drunk Cowboy - Carolyn Brown - 11/23/14
Read:
Group 1Read: 4/15
1. Macwolf01 [Elise]- Flat-Out Matt
2. Laurla- One Foot in the Grave
3. Vi- Ill Wind
4. Ty- Archangel's Kiss
6. Grace- Code Name Cassandra
9. Skandia- Die for Me
10. Ella- Into the Deep
11. Penney- Angelfall
12. Melissa- The Truth About Forever
13. Becky- Storm
14. Leslie- Origin
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Bonus Group
Read: 2/20
1. Katie- The Darkest Night
2. Shelby- The Lightning Thief
3. Becky the bookworm- Magic Bites
4. Beppy- Reckoning
5. Karla- Wings
6. Preethi- The Dream Thieves
8. Aarati- Breakable
9. Susan A- Sweet Filthy Boy
10. Ella-
11. Lizz Neill- Touch of Frost
13. Roger- Throne of Glass
14. Laurla- Slumber
15. Vi- The 5th Wave
16. Leslie- Ruby Red
17. Jane- Twisted
18. Becky- On the Plus Side
19. Grace- Abandon
20. Penney- A Game of Thrones

Meet & Greet Challenge Round 6!
October 1, 2014 ~ November 30, 2014
Group 1
Read: 16/16
1. Macwolf01 [Elise]: Take Me finished 11/15
2. Laurla: The Art of Submission finished 11/10
3. Vi: Sweet Dreams finished 10/26
4. Ty: Lady Luck finished 10/31
5. Jojo: The Art of Domination finished 11/11
6. Grace: Hell for Leather finished 11/6
7. Sunshine: For You finished 11/24
8. Skandia: Being Me finished 11/22
9. Ramneek: Rock Chick Revolution finished 10/10
10. Gea: Rogue finished 11/7
11. Ella: Beautiful Oblivion finished 11/20
12. Penney: Lean on Me finished 11/4
13. Melissa: My Life With Kate finished 11/16
14. Becky: 1001 Dark Nights: Roped In finished 11/8
15. Leslie: Creed finished 10/12
Extra
Macwolf01 [Elise]: The Book of Spells finished 11/15
my reviews and ratings
The Meet & Greet Challenge: Round 6 ~ Group 2October - December 2014:
Read 14 of 15
☑1. Aarati: One Dance with a Duke (Done 10/17) ★★★½
☑2. Anita: Soulless(Done 10/21) ★★★★½
☑ 3. Becca: City of Lost Souls (Done 4/6) ★★★¾
☑4. Beppy: Summer Son(Done 10/25) ★★★★½
☑5. Dana: How to Train Your Dom in Five Easy Steps (Done 2/28/15) ★★★★½
6. KarenH: The Devil's Brew or Dark Protector
☑ 7. Karla: Origin (Done 10/8) ★★★½
☑8. Kathy; Whispers in the Dark(Done 11/15) ★★★★
☑9. MountainKat: Hidden Away (Done 10/29) ★★★★
☑10. Preethi: Written in Red (Done 10/27) ★★★★
☑ 11. Roger: The Good Boy (Done 9/23/15) ★★★★
☑ 12. Sassafrass: Blue Notes (Done 6/2/15) ★★
☑13. Tabs: Before Jamaica Lane (Done 12/14) ★★★★
☑ 14. Tina: Relentless (Done 10/12) ★★★½
☑ 15. Zara: Black Lies (Done 10/6) ★★½
BONUS PICKS
Read 10 of 10
☑Lizz Neill: Highland Warrior (Done 11/30) ★★★★
☑ Skandia: Tall, Tatted and Tempting (Done 5/30/15) ★★★★
☑Susan A: Hell & High Water (Done 10/4) ★★★½
☑Gea: Omega Mine (Done 11/1) ★★★★ & Nero
☑~Melissa~: Façade (Done 10/12) ★★★½
☑Jane (PS): Black Widow (Done 11/27) ★★★★½ & Let Love In(Done 11/7) ★★★½
☑~Leslie~: Night Game (Done 10/19) ★★★★½
☑ Katie: Twisted (Done 2/15/15) ★★
☑ Ella: Moon (Done 10/24) ★★★½
☑Beppy: The Blinding Light (Done 3/2/15) ★★★★★
The Meet & Greet Challenge Round 6 - Group 1October 1, 2014 ~ November 30, 2014
Completed 0/17
1. Elise: Blood Magick by Nora Roberts
2. Laurla: Hour of the Lion by Cherise Sinclair
3. Vi: When You Dare by Lori Foster
4. Ty: Broken Open by Lauren Dane
5. Jojo: Keep Me Safe by Maya Banks
6. Grace: Smiley by Laurann Dohner
7. Sunshine: Alex by Sawyer Bennett
8. Nadine: Baby, It's Cold Outside by Jennifer Probst
9. Skandia: Tall, Silent & Lethal by R.L. Mathewson
10. Ramneek: Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh
11. Penney: Tied by Emma Chase
12. Melissa: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
13. Becky: Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews
14. Leslie: Night Shift by Nalini Singh
15. Gea: Felix by Elizabeth Reyes















Bonus picks:
1.Vi: Sleigh Bells in the Snow by Sarah Morgan
2.Katie: Light My Fire by G.A. Aiken

1. Cariann - Dreams of Perfection/Nothing To Lose/Life First2. Becky ♡The Bookworm - The Blackhouse/To Kill A Warlock/River Marked
3. Lizz Neill - To Kill A Warlock/Crazy Little Thing/Immortal Coil
4. Poongothai - The Prospect/Loose Dogs/The Last Hour of Gann
5. Jane (PS) - Magic Breaks/Out of Bight, Out of Mind/The Forgotten Seamstress
6. Larissa - Dungeon Games/Down for the Count/The Trouble with Cowboys
7. Diane~Firefly~ - River Marked/Loose Dogs/Demon's Curse
8. Lily - Dungeon Games/Quid Pro Quo/Lethal Bayou Beauty
9. Donna - Magic Breaks/Legend of the Highland Dragon/The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie
10. ~Melissa~ - Cowboys & Vampires/Up From the Grave/The Trouble with Cowboys
11. Shelby - Unacceptable Risk/Azagoth/The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie
12. Amie - Hope Flames/Up From the Grave/Caged Warrior
13. Joyce - Bones Are Forever/Blood Games/Magic Breaks
14. Katie - Dreams of Perfection/Nothing To Lose/The Last Hour of Gann
15. Susan A - Hope Flames/Cowboys & Vampires/One Grave Too Many
Overall Recommendations
Caged Warrior
Cowboys & Vampires (2 recommendations)
Demon's Curse
Immortal Coil
Legend of the Highland Dragon
Lethal Bayou Beauty
Life First
Loose Dogs (2 recommendations)
Nothing To Lose (2 recommendations)
One Grave Too Many
Quid Pro Quo
River Marked (2 recommendations)
The Blackhouse
The Forgotten Seamstress
The Last Hour of Gann (2 recommendations)
The Prospect
To Kill A Warlock (2 recommendations)
Unacceptable Risk
Up From the Grave (2 recommendations)
Completed
Magic Breaks - Joyce/Jane(PS)/Donna - I liked but didn't love this installment in the KD series - I gave it 4 stars simply because it was Kate/Current - over the last few books that Roland storyline has been building, but ultimately, I felt let down - it seemed to be more the hugh show, than the roland show...but i'll be intrigued to see what happens next
The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie - Donna/Shelby - after being lukewarm about the last 2 in the series, I was worried whether JA could pull off Daniel's story - i've been waiting for his since he was introduced around bk 2 in the series...while i didn't love it, it was a vast improvement on the previous books, but i think the series needs to be finished up
Out of Bight, Out of Mind - Jane(PS) - damn Tymber Dalton - i was so hoping after Spider Bight that the crew of tamora bight was going to get a break, but i should have known that wouldn't be the case. I did kind of figure out the mystery before it occurred, but i liked how most of the book focused on the after-effects. Will be interested to see where she goes next (since she told me 4 more books in the series hopefully).
Azagoth - Shelby - after the last couple of Horseman books that were a disappointment, I really enjoyed Azagoth - it reminded me of her earlier Demonica books - and the shorter length (about 200pgs) was just right. although she does have a new book out in December ni the series, so we shall see.
Bones Are Forever - Joyce - while this book in the series felt much more like earlier ones - I think i'm about burnt out on Tempe - I love when she talks science-y - but the Ryan angst and her ability to do frequent dumb-shit is just starting to irk me
Blood Games - Joyce - this reminded me much more of the earlier books in the series - more mystery/suspense than angsty romance - but it was nice seeing Merit/Ethan settled into a relationship (of sorts). Will be interesting to see where the series goes now - since there was a pretty big game-changer at the end of this book
Hope Flames - Amie/Susan A - i've come to the conclusion that Jaci Burton is just an author who doesn't work for me - ideally her stuff should be right up my alley, but it just never actually works - but glad i got this book off the TBR finally
Down for the Count - larissa -cute/hot romance about a woman who finds her new husbanding cheating on wedding day with her bridesmaid and runs away with her best friend's brother - hawt in places, and kind of glad they just didn't jump into bed together at the very beginning - plus i loved how she had never really gotten drunk before - 3.5 stars
Dungeon Games - Larissa/Lily - i didn't realize that this was a book 6.5 in a series - so i was lost about a lot of the interactions between the characters - but i was intrigued enough that i want to go back and read the previous books (dammit, adds them to the pile) - 3 stars
Dreams of Perfection - Cariann/Katie - i'm a sucker for friends2lovers romances and this hit every button - the two main characters had been friends for close to a decade - and even though you could tell they loved each other, neither made a move. plus, she had an awesome cast of secondary characters - so i can't wait to read more by her - 3.5 stars (rounding up to 4)
Crazy Little Thing - Lizz Neill - I can't believe i've waited so long to read this book - its been loitering on Mt TBR and now i'm kicking myself - quirky one-liners, douche-baggey ex-husbands, hot doctors - it was the makings of a hysterially funny romance - i read it in like one sitting - adding the next book to the pile - 4 stars
The Trouble with Cowboys - Larissa/~melissa~ - first time reading Melissa Cutler, but it won't be the last (in fact, i've already added the 2nd book in the series to my TBR pile - solid romance, thankfully, no traditional tropes (big mistake etc) - but jackass family members - will be interesting to see where the series goes - 3.5 stars
..The Meet & Greet Challenge Round 6!
October 1, 2014 ~ November 30, 2014
Group 1
0/15
*Laurla - Fatal Affair
*Vi - Damned
*Ty - Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage
*Jojo - The Gamble
*Nadine - The Prisoner: Broken Series Complete Collection
*Skandia - The Unidentified Redhead
*Ramneek - Darkfever
*Ella - Playing for Keeps
*Becky - Exclusively Yours
*Gea - Wait for You
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Bonus:
*Vi - Easy and Sweet Filthy Boy
*Ezinwanyi~the Troublemaker - Sticks & Stones
*Ella - No Turning Back
*Katie - Simply Irresistible
*Shelby - Lover Mine
*beppy - Arouse
*Karla - Between the Lines
*Preethi - Rock Addition
*Sunshine - Promised
*Aarati - Seducing Cinderella
*Susan A - The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back
*Lizz Neill - Ruined by You
*Tabs - His at Night
*Ramneek - The Boy Who Sneaks in My Bedroom Window
*Roger - Master of the Abyss
*Laurla - Save the Date Modern Arrangements 1
*Leslie - Consequences
*Jane (PS) - Kaleb
*Becky - It Had to Be You
*Penney - The Siren
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Read:
*Grace - Hunted 10/25/14 4****
*Grace - One Foot in the Grave 10/23/14 4****
*Leslie - Animal Attraction 10/25/14 4****
*Sunshine - Making Faces 11/9/14 *****
*Melissa - Something About You 11/7/14 ****
*Macwolf01 [Elise] - Me Before You 11/24/14 *****
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Currently Reading:
*Penney - Memoirs of a Geisha
. Next:
*Becky ♡The - Play
Group 21/14 (since becca is a no show)
1. Aarati -- Somebody Nice!
2. Preethi -- Dancer's Heart
3. Dana -- A Little Complicated
4. Tina -- Busted
5. Zara -- Pink Lace and Stolen Hearts
6. KarenH -- Laser Visions
7. Sassafrass -- Only For You
8. Kathy -- Nothing Special
9. Anita -- Embracing His Syn
10. Becca --
11. Karla -- Punch-Drunk Love
12. Tabs -- A Cupid's Wager
13. Ezinwanyi --
14. MountainKat -- Blue Notes
15. beppy -- Good Enough
Still need Pick from Becca.
Bonus Picks
0/16
Ella -- Continental Divide
Katie -- Memorizing You
Susan A -- Geeking Out on 11C
Becky the bookworm -- The Dreams You Made in the Dirt
Ramneek -- In Your Veins
Grace -- Mark of the Gladiator
Sunshine -- Guarded
Beppy -- Dancing for Diamond
Vi -- How to Suck: the perils of love as a gay vampire
Jane (PS) -- Hidden Talents
Karla -- Helpful Paws
Penney -- The Court of Lightning
Laurla -- Micah's Refuge
Shelby -- Fighting Dirty
Lizz Neill -- Bodyguard To A Sex God
Becky -- Red-Eye Dawn
GROUP 1 Completed 2 / 15
2. Laurla: Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts
3. Vi : Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny
4. Ty: Irresistible Force by D.D. Ayres
5. Jojo: Blood Magick by Nora Roberts
6. Grace: Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare
7. Sunshine: Branded as Trouble by Lorelei James
8. Nadine: Into the Crossfire by Lisa Marie Rice
9. Skandia: In the Woods by Tana French
10. Ramneek: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
11. Ella: Hunted by Karen Robards
12. Penney: Just One of the Guys by Kristen Higgens 15 Oct 2014
13. Melissa: All About Love by Stephanie Laurens 15 Nov 2014
14. Becky: Omens by Kelley Armstrong
15. Leslie: Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
16. Gea: Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy
Life got crazy stupid over last 6 weeks so I have to apologize for not getting to as many of these great picks as I had hoped.
Group 2Completed: 15/15
Bonus 4/4
√1. Aarati--Catching Heat completed 10/3/14
√2. Preethi--Shadow completed 10/4/14
√3. Dana--Waking Kiss completed 10/11/14
√4. Tina--That Boy completed 10/2/14
√5. Zara--All They Needcompleted 11/4/14
√6. KarenH--Rock Addiction
√8. Roger--The Queen's Consorts completed 10/5/14
√9. Kathy--Worth the Fight
√10. Anita--Insatiable
√12. Karla --Breathe completed 10/15/14
√13. Tabs --Devil's Game
√14. Ezinwanyi--Rome
√15. MountainKat--Fall from India Place completed 10/11/14
√16. beppy--Seven Nights of Sin
BONUS:
beppy:
√Offside
√Liberating Lacey completed 10/25/14
Karla:
√Full Throttle
√Siren Reborn
Reviews:
Aarati: I finished Catching Heat today and I thought it was really cute. This is my second read by Allison Packard, and I've come to equate her with light romantic reads that make me smile. I've gone a bit out of sequence with this series, so I think I'll get to The Winning Season very shortly. I definitely want to read all the books associated with this series. *4 STARS*
Tina: I finished That Boy yesterday and it was really cute. I loved how "that boy" ended up always being there for her and it was such the right choice to have them end up together. I don't think he was necessarily the obvious choice but he definitely was the right one. I don't want to give anything away by naming names, so I will just that "that boy" was as well received with me as the entire book was.
It's sometimes hard for me to read YA because it's usually so full of angst it bogs me down, but this one was really sweet and fun although there were definitely some gut wrenching moments. The beauty of the relationship development made all my ugly tears worth it though. :) I will definitely be continuing on with this series. *4.5 STARS*
Preethi: I finished Shadow today and I really enjoyed it. It was such a good addition to the series. I was excited to have two of the New Species get together this time. I'm looking forward to going farther with this series. *4 STARS*
Roger: I finished The Queen's Consorts today and it was AMAZING! I love the way Kele Moon writes. And few can write M/M/F menage the way she does (which face it, if there's going to be two M's and an F, shouldn't it be M/M/F?). *sigh* I have no idea why I wanted so long to read this, but thanks for giving me the push to get it done. I was so not disappointed. *5 STARS*
MountainKat: Loved, loved, LOVED, Fall from India Place. I cried like a baby, railed at the unfairness of it all, but absolutely loved every last minute of it. I just adore this series. I loved seeing Joss and Braden and the gang all grown up as well. It was so good to see them that far into the future.
Hannah and Marco...*sigh*
I was so devastated by all that went down between them, but man did they belong together. I was so happy to see that it worked out.
I can't wait to read Cole's book now. I've got so many others to read but I'm foaming at the mouth to get to it!!!
I have no idea how I sat on this book so long, but I'm glad to have been able to read it. I'm not sure how Samantha Young is going to top this one, but you know, I think I say that every time she comes out with an addition to the series. :)
*5 STARS* if you hadn't already guessed.
Karla: I finished Breathe, and I really liked it. I thought it was just a tad far fetched but that's what made it so good. Perfect fantasy material. I can't wait to continue with the series. It would be nice to Jax and Sadie some more. I was just so sad for Marcus though. I felt he got the shaft in this one. *4 STARS*
Dana: I finished Waking Kiss and I thoroughly enjoyed it. this was intense and emotional, and I was so surprised that it was really heavy on the story and light on the sex. Regardless of that, I was still moved and engrossed in the story. I'll continue with this series for sure. Thanks for the push to read it. *4.5 STARS*
Zara: I finished your pick, All They Need. I thought this was good but wasn't the best one I've read by this author. The heroine went through some really crappy stuff at the hands of her husband. And the hero was going through some things too, but they seemed to be a balm for each other to help them heal.
I felt like the middle part dragged for me a bit, but the ending was great. I would have liked them to have been moved along a bit more by the epilogue but I can extrapolate the HEA.
Ezinwanyi: I finished your pick, Rome. Oh so hot. Loved this one. I was a little pissed off at Cora but I love how these guys go "all in" when they find their girls. They may be a little clueless when it comes to real relationships but they are freakin' fantastic when they find the right one.
I had no idea that Rome was going to be so incredibly hot. We really hadn't gotten too much of a sense of him in previous books. He seemed more like a big killjoy more than anything, but I loved seeing things from his perspective.
I am so continuing with this series. It is a must. there's no way that I would be able to stop myself from continuing even if I tried. *4.5 STARS*
KarenH: I finished Rock Addiction, and I really enjoyed it. I thought it was a great first story in a series. I am really forward to finishing the series. I enjoyed spending time with the men of Schoolboy Choir.
Anita: I so enjoyed Insatiable. I have to admit that Rachel pissed me off with her immaturity, but Shawn was such a great hero. He made up for all of her crap. I loved friends to lovers stories, and this one was done really well.
Tabs: Devil's Game was fantastic! I loved all the byplay and intrigue between the two gangs. And I KNEW that Liam was a good guy. Their story was kind of like a Romeo and Juliet type theme, and I was glad for the way it worked out. there is no way that I can't continue this series. I've got the next one all ready to go on my kindle!
Kathy: I finished Worth the Fight and THIS WAS HAWT! Nico and Elle steamed up my kindle. But, what I really loved was Nico's willingness to be in it all the way with Elle, and really right from the start. I know they both had their issues, but I loved the way they helped each other work it out. This was SUCH a great story. I can't wait to continue the series!
beppy: I finished your pick Seven Nights of Sin and it was classic Lacey Alexander. Lots of hot sex, lots of debauchery, and I have to tell you, she didn't disappoint. She's always a go to when I need to increase the hotness factor.
BONUS PICKS:
beppy: I finished one of your bonus picks, Liberating Lacey, and I must say...YOWZA this was HOT! So verra, verra, HOT! LOVED Hunter. *sigh* Definitely my kind of Alpha. Lacey pissed my off quite a few times in this book because of what she "assumed" about Hunter, and I'm so glad that he was able to blow her mind and misconceptions time and again. I truly enjoyed this story and devoured it in one sitting. I definitely think it will be one I reach for again when I'm in a certain kind of "mood". ;) Fair warning though: it may not be a good idea to do what I did which was read this when my DH was across the country and I had no access to him. LOL *5 STARS*
beppy: I finished your second Bonus pick, Offside. This was a really cute story and great beginning of series. I loved the byplay between Billie Jo and Logan. And they were so incredibly hot together.
I don't know why Billie Jo didn't disclose her secret much sooner, but I guess if she did, their wouldn't have been the big conflict at the end.
I'm definitely going to continue this series at some point. Thanks for the pick!
Karla: I finished both of your bonus picks
Siren Reborn: This was Kitten's swan song. So beautifully written, I really helped ease the heartache from the glimpses we got of her trauma in the past. She was so much stronger than I ever gave her credit for and this book really highlighted that.
The story between Cole and Mason was very good as well. I knew who the killer was, but I didn't get the whole story. That was quite a surprise. This book was focused a lot more not he story than the sex although there was some great stuff in there. The relationship and the growth was so much more important here and that was what the focus was, thankfully.
I'm a sucker for M/M/F menage, but I'm sometimes left feeling like there's someone left out of the mix. I didn't feel that here. I think that Mason and Cole were strong, Cole and Kitten, were strong, and Mason and Kitten were as well. But when the three of them were together it was almost like magic. It just fit.
And at the end, when Kitten talked to Julian right before she went to go toward the rest of her life (I don't want to give too much away), that just made me bawl like a baby! What she said was so poignant that it just brought me to tears. If anyone deserved their HEA, it was her.
I'm sad to think that this series is coming to an end. But, if it were to, I love that it was that way with Kitten and her men, as well as the others in the gang pretty well settled.
Full Throttle: I wasn't sure what I was going to feel about this story at first. Rhett was someone I instantly liked, but I was sure how I felt about Shawn. She grew on me, but I hated the way she made Rhett feel sometimes.
I could see the marriage plot thing unraveling from a mile away, but I was happy to see that it all turned out alright in the end.
I've enjoyed this series from the beginning and I'm looking forward to continuing it.
Group 1completed 7/15
1. Macwolf01 [Elise] - Archangel's Kiss
2. Laurla - Steelflower
3. Vi - How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf
5. Jojo - Roaring Midnight
7. Sunshine - Blood Promise
11. Ella - Midnight's Daughter
12. Penney - Big Bad Wolf
14. Leslie - Spirit Bound
15/15 ~~ finished Nov 19thGROUP 3
Amie ~~ Beneath the Stain by Amy Lane ~~ Read 11/04/14 ~ 5★
Becky ~~ Duck Duck Ghost by Rhys Ford ~~ Read 11/19/14 ~ 4★
Cariann ~~ John & Jackie by T.J. Klune ~~ Read 11/06/14 ~ 5★
Dee ~~ Duet by Eden Winters ~~ Read 11/17/14 ~ 4★
Diane ~~ Resurrection Man by K.Z. Snow ~~ Read 11/11/14 ~ 4★
Donna ~~ Pregnant with His Werewolf's Baby by Anya Byrne ~~ Read 11/14/14 ~ 3★
Jane ~~ The Mating of Michael by Eli Easton ~~ Read 11/18/14 ~ 4★
Joyce ~~ Piggyback by Charlie Richards ~~ Read 11/10/14 ~ 3.5★
Katie ~~ A Heart for Robbie by J.P. Barnaby ~~ Read 11/02/14 ~ 5★
Larissa ~~ Not Fade Away by S.E. Jakes ~~ Read 11/09/14 ~ 3★
Lizz ~~ McFarland's Farm by Cardeno C. ~~ Read 11/09/14 ~ 3.5★
Melissa ~~ Blood & Thunder by Charlie Cochet ~~ Read 10/31/14 ~ 5★
Poongothai ~~ Mi Familia by Tessa Cardenas ~~ Read 11/15/14 ~ 4★
Shelby ~~ Mission: X by Kim Alan ~~ Read 11/14/14 ~ 3★
Susan A ~~ (Watch Me) Break You by Avril Ashton ~~ Read 11/13/14 ~ 4★
Meet and Greet, Round 6October 1 through November 30
1/15 completed
Group 2
Aarati - After the Kiss
Preethi - That Touch of Magic
Dana - To Kill a Mockingbird 10/2/14
Tina - Sweet Dreams
Zara - Obsession
Sassafrass - Echoes of Scotland Street
Roger - Midnight Vengeance
Kathy - Immortal
Anita - Screwdrivered
Becca -
Karla - The Art of Breathing
Tabs - Gone Country
Ezinwanyi - Pleasure of a Dark Prince
MountainKat - Heroes Are My Weakness
beppy - Laid Bare
beppy (2nd rec) - Kodiak's Claim
Completed:
The Meet & Greet Challenge Round 6October 1, 2014 ~ November 30, 2014
Group 1
7/15
Macwolf01 [Elise] - All You Need is Love by Marie Force
Laurla - Consolation by Anna Gavalda
Vi - I Want It That Way by Ann Aguirre
Ty - Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout 11/16/14 , ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jojo - Mean Streak by Sandra Brown 10/04/14 , ★ ★ ★ ★
Grace - Tamed by Emma Chase
Sunshine - Thief by Tarryn Fisher
Nadine - Hard Time by Cara McKenna
Ramneek - Fall from India Place by Samantha Young 10/13/14 , ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Ella - Night's Honor by Thea Harrison 11/25/14 , ★ ★ ★
Penney - Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
Melissa - The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen 10/10/14 , ★ ★ ★ ★
Becky - Better Homes and Hauntings by Molly Harper
Leslie - Zinnia by Jayne Castle 10/08/14 , ★ ★ ★
Gea - Heroes Are My Weakness by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 10/28/14 , ★ ★ ★ ★
Bonus:
Ezi - Bold Tricks by Karina Halle
meet n greet round 6oct. 1 - nov. 30
group 2
15/15completed
bonus 12/20 read
shelby My Fair Captain
aarati No Turning Back
tabs Lone Rider
ramneek I've Got Your Number
vi Daughter of the Forest
~leslie~ Born to Darkness
becky Shards of Honour
grace My Life as a White Trash Zombie
Meet N Greet 6Duration: 10/01/14 - 11/30/14
Group: 2
Finished: 6/17
aarati - Darkness of Light | Stacey Marie Brown
preethi - Louisiana Longshot | Jana Deleon
✔ dana - Portal | Imogen Rose 10/21/14 ★
tina - Annie's Child | Elda Minger
zara - Cart Before the Horse | Bernadette Marie
✔ karenh - Glory in Death | J.D. Robb 10/21/14 ★★★★★
sassafras - Stardust | Mimi Strong
✔ roger - Fade to Black | Leslie A. Kelly 10/06/14 ★★★★
✔ kathy - Game Misconduct | Bianca 10/28/14 ★★★★
✔ karla - Pride and Prejudice | Jane Austen 10/16/14 ★★★
✔ tabs - Teasing Trent | M. Malone 10/10/14 ★★★★
ezinwanyi - Sweet Blood of Mine | John Corwin
mountainkat - Guarding Suzannah | Norah Wilson
Beppy - Reign of Blood | Alexia Purdy
Bonus Picks:
Beppy - Die for Me | Amy Plum
Lush | S.L. Baum (picked by 3)
Deadly Magic | Elisabeth Crabtree (Picked by 3)
MnG Challenge - Round 61 October - 30 November 2014
Group 3
Completed: 14/15
1. Amie - Dark Lycan √ 29 Oct
2. Becky - the Bookworm - Red Dirt Heart √ 23 Oct
3. Cariann - Howl's Moving Castle √ 23 Nov
4. Dee - Fifteen Shades of Gay √ 17 Oct
5. Diane~Firefly~ - Tangled √ 7 Oct
6. Donna - Love You Like a Romance Novel √ 9 Oct
Jane (PS) - skip
7. Joyce - Skinwalker √ 17 Nov
8. Katie - Of Dark and Bright √ 19 Nov
9. Larissa - Obsession - √ 19 Oct*
10. Lily - Strong Enough - √ 20 Oct
11. Lizz Neill - Some Girls Bite √ 12 Oct
12. ~Melissa~ - Dirty Secret √ 6 Nov
13. Poongothai - The Rosie Project √ 15 Oct
14. Shelby - Ball & Chain √ 10 Nov
15. Susan A - The Magpie Lord
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Bonus picks
Completed: 11/21
1. Aarati - A Dark Kiss of Rapture
2. Becky Bookworm - Cloak and Silence
3. Becky - Battle Scars √ 12 Nov
4. beppy - We Danced √ 25 Oct
5. Ella - Always
6. Ezi - Perfect Imperfections √ 26 Oct
7. Grace - Starfish and Coffee
8. Karla - Let Love Live √ 23 Nov
9. Katie - Line of Scrimmage
10. Laurla - Blood Moon √ 2 Oct
11. Leslie - Dead to the World
12. LIZZ - Cost of Repairs √ 16 Oct
13. Penney - Sixty Five Hours: The Twelve Days of Christmas √ 7 Nov
14. Preethi - Swan and the Bear
15. Ramneek - The Fire Within √ 1 Nov
16. Roger - Wacky Wednesday √ 14 Nov
17. Shelby - St-st-stuffed √ 14 Nov
18. Sunshine - Texas Pride
19. SusanA - Interlude with Tattoos
20. Tabs - The Soldier And The Baby √ 15 Nov
21. Vi - Obernewtyn
Meet & Greet Round 6Group 1
Completed: 0/15
1. Macwolf01 [Elise]: Firelight by Kristen Callihan | In the Woods by Tana French
2. Laurla: In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson
3. Ty: Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane
4. Jojo: The Many Sins Of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley
5. Grace: Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews
6. Sunshine: My One and Only by Kristan Higgins
7. Nadine: The Year We Fell Down | You Against Me by Jenny Downham
8. Skandia: Sparrow Hill Road by Seanan McGuire
9. Ramneek: The Secret of Ella and Micha by Jessica Sorensen
10. Ella: Festive in Death by J.D. Robb
11. Penney: Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh
12. Melissa: Demon Blood by Meljean Brook
13. Becky: Miss Lockharte's Letters by Barbara Metzger
14. Leslie: Written in Red by Anne Bishop
15. Gea: Texas Splendor by Lorraine Heath
BONUS:
To Say Nothing of the Dog - Rec'd by 4 people.
Group 3Duration : Oct 1 to Nov 30, 2014
Completed 12/15
✔1. Cariann : A Reason to Live
✔2. Becky : The Promise
Sing My Name,
✔3. Lizz Neill : Comanche Moon
✔4. Jane (PS) : Too Good to Be True
5. Larissa
6. Diane~Firefly~
The Cruelest Month, Firefly Lane,
✔7. Lily : With This Ring
8. Donna
Morrigan's Cross,
9. ~Melissa~
Firefly Lane,
✔10. Shelby - Heroes Are My Weakness
11. Amie
The Collector,
✔12. Joyce : The Shining
The Shining,Morrigan's Cross,
✔13. Katie : The Sweet Gum Tree
Rosamanti,
14. Dee
✔15. Susan A : Written on Your Skin
Sing My Name,
or
Finished
Oct 2:
, Oct 7:
, Oct 9:
, Oct 13:
, Oct 15:
, Oct 20:
, Oct 23:
, Oct 24:
, Oct 25:
, Nov 15:
, Nov 17:
, Nov 21:
Meet & Greet - Round 6
Oct 1- Nov 30
Group 2
COMPLETED: 7/14
1. Aarati -
Burn for Me
Nov 30
2. Dana - Warsworn
3. Tina - Bonded
4. Zara -
Wish Upon a Tiger
Oct 2
5. KarenH -
Seventh Grave and No Body
Nov 22
6. Sassafrass -
Angels' Blood
Oct 10
7. Roger - Dance with the Devil
8. Kathy - Extreme Exposure
9. Anita -
Louisiana Longshot
Oct 7
10. Karla - Burning Alive
11. Tabs -
Married By Morning
Oct 23
12. Ezinwanyi - Pleasure of a Dark Prince
13. MountainKat -
Serpent's Kiss
Oct 18
14. Beppy - Resenting the Hero
BONUS PICKS:
COMPLETED: 4/17
1. Ella - The Force of Wind
2. Katie -
Confronting the Demon
Oct 19
3. Becky♡ - Romancing the Duke
4. Susan A - Six Moon Summer
5. Ramneek -
Blue Lily, Lily Blue
Nov 9
6. Grace - Walking Dead
7. Sunshine- Shadow Burns
8. Jane(PS)- Heist Society
9. Beppy - Sins & Needles
10.Vi -
Lumière
Nov 24
11.Penney - The Dream Hunter
12.Leslie - Unbinding
13.Karla - The Oversight
14.Lizz - How to Dance with a Duke
15.Laura - Working Stiff
16.Shelby -
Night Play
Oct 10
17.Becky - Tempest Rising
Oct 1- Nov 30
Group 2
COMPLETED: 7/14
1. Aarati -
2. Dana - Warsworn
3. Tina - Bonded
4. Zara -
5. KarenH -
6. Sassafrass -
7. Roger - Dance with the Devil
8. Kathy - Extreme Exposure
9. Anita -
10. Karla - Burning Alive
11. Tabs -
12. Ezinwanyi - Pleasure of a Dark Prince
13. MountainKat -
14. Beppy - Resenting the Hero
BONUS PICKS:
COMPLETED: 4/17
1. Ella - The Force of Wind
2. Katie -
3. Becky♡ - Romancing the Duke
4. Susan A - Six Moon Summer
5. Ramneek -
6. Grace - Walking Dead
7. Sunshine- Shadow Burns
8. Jane(PS)- Heist Society
9. Beppy - Sins & Needles
10.Vi -
11.Penney - The Dream Hunter
12.Leslie - Unbinding
13.Karla - The Oversight
14.Lizz - How to Dance with a Duke
15.Laura - Working Stiff
16.Shelby -
17.Becky - Tempest Rising
GROUP 2:Read 5/15
1. Aarati: Boomerang Bride 11/15/14
2. Preethi: Fan Girl 10/19/14
3. Dana: Sequence One
4. Tina
5. Zara: Left Drowning
6. KarenH: Rusty Nailed
7. Sassafrass: Fixed on You
8. Roger: A Little Combustible Chemistry 11/4/14
9. Kathy: Revealing Us 10/29/14
10. Anita: When I Break
11. Becca meet n greet picks
12. Karla: Axel
13. Tabs: Random Acts of Crazy 10/8/14
14. Ezinwanyi: Taking Chances
15. MountainKat: A Touch of Midnight
16. beppy: Target This
Bonus pick:
Mud Vein
Meet and Greet, Round 6GROUP 2:
Completed: 6/15
Aarati - The Darkest Minds
Preethi -
Dana -
Tina - Nineteen Minutes
KarenH -
Sassafrass -
Roger - Eyes Like Stars
Kathy - For Better, for Worse
Anita - Attachments
Becca
Karla -
Tabs - The Convenient Marriage
Ezinwanyi - Landline
MountainKat -
beppy - In Falling Snow
- The Last Queen
I've read the minimum of five plus one. Not sure if I'll get to any of the others as I have some big books coming up next month.
GROUP 3:8/15
1. Cariann Wild Invitation
2. Becky ♡
3. Lizz Neill
4. Poongothai
5. Jane (PS)
6. Diane~Firefly~ Trace of Fever
7. Lily
8. Donna Belong to You
9. ~Melissa~
10. Shelby
11. Amie Mate Claimed
12. Joyce Edge of Craving
13. Katie Worth the Fall
14. Dee Entwined
15. Susan A
GROUP 30/16
Bonus books done:
1.Cariann
2.Becky ♡The Bookworm♡-Carpe Demon
4.Poongothai-Splintered
5.Jane (PS)
6.Larissa-Burn For Me
7.Diane~Firefly~-Kindling the Moon
8.Lily
9.Donna
10.~Melissa~-Once Bitten
11.Shelby-Guardians Of Stone
12.Amie-If Walls Could Talk
13.Joyce
14.Katie-Alice in Zombieland
15.Dee
16.Susan A-Glazed Murder
Bonus
Ezinwanyi-Three Days to Dead
Group 3Thanks for the great picks!
9/5 completed
1. Amie - Crazy Wild by Tara Janzen
2. Becky the Bookworm -
3. Cariann -
4. Dee -
5. Donna - Sweet Stuff by Donna Kauffman
6. Jane (PS) - With All My Soul by Rachel Vincent
7. Joyce - The Spy Who Haunted Me by Simon R. Green
8. Katie -
9. Larissa - Green-Eyed Demon by Jaye Wells
10. Lily -
11. Lizz Neill -
12. ~Melissa~ -
13. Poongothai -
14. Shelby - Chains of Ice by Christina Dodd
15. Susan A -
The Meet & Greet Challenge Round 6!1 October 2014 - 30 November 2014
Completed: 8/15
Group 1
✔1. Macwolf01 [Elise] - Razing Kayne by Julieanne Reeves (11/10) ****
✔2. Laurla - Embattled Hearts by J.M. Madden (21/11) ***
3. Vi - Never Love A Lawman by Jo Goodman
4. Ty - Raphael by D.B. Reynolds
✔5. Jojo - Angels Fall by Nora Roberts (19/11) ****
✔6. Grace - Dominic by L.A. Casey (18/10) ***
7. Sunshine - Black Lies by Alessandra Torre
8. Nadine - Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton
✔9. Skandia - Whispering Rock by Robyn Carr (3/10) *****
10. Ramneek - Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry
✔11. Ella - Assumption by Aurora Rose Reynolds (11/10) ****
12. Penney - Double Play by Jill Shalvis
13. Melissa - The Last Wicked Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath
✔14. Becky - When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn (6/10) **
✔15. Leslie - Ravished by a Highlander by Paula Quinn (20/11) ****
Group 2Read-11/35
1.
2. Dana -One True Knight
3. Tina-Fight with Me
4. Zara -Hot
5. KarenH-It Happened One Wedding
6. Sassafrass-That Scandalous Summer
7. Roger-The Beautiful Ashes
8.
9. Anita-Her Mad Hatter
10. Becca-
11. Karla-Pushing the Limits
12.
14.
15. beppy-Lord of the Fading Lands
Bonus Picks
2.
3. Becky-Magic Lost, Trouble Found
4. beppy-The Selection
5. Karla-Isla and the Happily Ever After
6. Preethi
7.
8. Susan A-Fool Me Twice
9.
10. Lizz Neill-As You Turn Away
11. Tabs-
12. Ramneek-The House of Hades
13. Roger-All In
14. Laurla-Faking It
15. Vi-Steel's Edge
16. Leslie-Wuthering Heights
17. Jane (PS)-Rendezvous
18. Becky-Don't Look Back
19.
Meet and Greet, Round 6 - Oct/Nov 2014GROUP 2:
6/16 COMPLETED
Aarati: Once A Mistress - Rebecca Hagan Lee
Preethi: Sword of Darkness - Kinley MacGregor
Tina: Blind Run - Patricia Lewin
Zara: The Thorn Birds - Colleen McCullough
KarenH: If You Dare - Kresley Cole
Sassafrass: Divorced, Desperate and Delicious - Christie Craig (10/08)
Roger: Call of the Moon - Ronda Thompson (10/09)
Kathy:
Anita: A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole (10/07)
Karla: One for the Money - Janet Evanovich (10/05)
Tabs: Midnight Bayou - Nora Roberts (10/06)
Ezinwanyi: How to Abduct a Highland Lord - Karen Hawkins
MountainKat: Surrender - Pamela Clare
beppy: Wicked Under the Covers - Barbara Pierce (10/06)
♥♥♥ BONUS PICKS ♥♥♥
beppy: After the Fire - Katheryn Shay
Katie: Causing Havoc - Lori Foster
♥♥♥♥ REVIEWS ♥♥♥♥
Karla, I finished reading One for the Money, and I have to say that I enjoyed it. I love Stephanie's quirky personality and the odd situations she gets herself into. This was an easy, fun read. Looking forward to reading more of the series. I hope her relationship with Joe continues in the next several books! This one gets a 3 *** rating from me.
Tabs, Midnight Bayou was interesting. It began in a bit of a sinister manner and I wasn't sure how I felt in the beginning. The plot was a bit darker than what I've grown accustomed to expecting from Nora Roberts, but it had some unique twists. I gave this one a 3 *** rating. It was definitely worth the read, but not one of my favorites by that author.
beppy, I really like the hero in Wicked Under the Covers, but didn't care much for the heroine. I'm not sure what it was about her that I didn't care for, but I couldn't really connect -- she seemed a bit stiff and uninterested perhaps. The overall story was still very good despite some historical inaccuracies. This was also a 3 *** rating for me. :)
Anita, apparently most readers either love or hate A Hunger Like No Other. I for one, really enjoyed it. Lachlain is not your typical "wine and roses" kind of guy. There are several scenes where ah, let's just say that his "advances" to the heroine are not exactly welcomed and leave her trembling with something other than desire. I think this was the biggest complaint that I've seen in other reviews. However in my opinion it was necessary to properly depict the hero's character, the trials that he had been submitted to prior to meeting the heroine, and ultimately his redemption. I gave this story a 4 **** rating and will definitely be finishing out the series. :)
Sassafrass, Divorced, Desperate and Delicious was actually a pleasant surprise. I had put off reading it for some time, assuming from the cover that it would be some droll chick-lit type (I'm not a fan of typical chick-lit). It turned out to be a fun, witty, happily-ever-after kind of story. The plot was believable and the characters were well-developed. There were some scenes that literally had me chuckling out loud. I would definitely read more by this author.
Roger, unfortunately Call of the Moon just didn't do it for me. LOL This was also my first time reading anything by Ronda Thompson. I am a big fan of the paranormal genre and have read so many wonderful stories that for me this one just seemed kind of blah. Although there were some unique aspects to the plot, the characters seemed rather dull and the entire story was pretty predictable. I am reassured by other reviews that this is not one of Ms. Thompson's better books, so I will give her another chance and read something else a bit later on. :)
Group 3, MeetN_Greet0/15 Completed
Becky The Darkest Hour
Lizz Daughter of Smoke & Bone
Poongothai A Kingdom of Dreams
Jane Eversea
Larissa I'll Be Slaying You
Diane~Firefly~ Me Before You
Lily Kiss of Midnight
Donna A Discovery of Witches
~Melissa~ First Grave on the Right
Shelby Firelight
Amie Don't Tell
Joyce The Peach Keeper
Katie Celia
Dee Outlander
Susan A Killjoy
Leslie's Meet & Greet BooksDuration: 10/1/14 - 11/30/14
Group 1 Picks
1. Macwolf01 [Elise)[book:A Body in Berkeley Square|545907]
2. Laurla Jackrabbit Junction Jitters
3. Vi Why Mermaids Sing
4. Ty Scarlet
5. Jojo The Hot Zone
6. Grace Stolen Chances
7. Sunshine The Seductive Impostor
8. Nadine Born in Blood
9. Skandia The Splendour Falls
10. Ramneek Rusty Nailed
11. Ella Hunt the Darkness
12. Penney Comanche Moon
13. Melissa The Girl Who Chased the Moon
14. Becky A Spear of Summer Grass
16. Gea Twice Tempted by a Rogue
Bonus
~Melissa~ Rules For A Proper Governess
EziWilling Sacrifice
JanePS Enclave
Sunshine Shadows and Strongholds
beppy The Man Must Marry
Grace Once Upon a Tartan
Ramneek World After
Becky the bookworm Midnight Honor
Susan A The Better To See You
Vi Kiss Me, Kill Me
Preethi Bloodfire
Karla Two for the Dough
Katie Tithe
Penney The Pirate Next Door
Laurla Darius: Lord of Pleasures
Shelby The Last Twilight
Lizz Against the Mark
Becky The Lost
i know I'm too lat to join this round...but I was reading the rules and it looks like fun :) I am trying to make heads or tails of the rules...so that I can play next time. can someone explain a bit better?
Catherine wrote: "i know I'm too lat to join this round...but I was reading the rules and it looks like fun :) I am trying to make heads or tails of the rules...so that I can play next time. can someone explain a ..."There is a lot more detail on this challenge here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
That thread is also where most of the discussion takes place so if you have further questions, I'd post them there so they are seen and answered faster.
Melissa wrote: "Catherine wrote: "i know I'm too lat to join this round...but I was reading the rules and it looks like fun :) I am trying to make heads or tails of the rules...so that I can play next time. can ..."thanks :) I'll post there :)
Meet and Greet Round 6 – October-NovemberPicks from Group 1:
Macwolf01 [Elise]: The Cop Who Stole Christmas - Christie Craig
Vi: Holly Lane - Toni Blake
Ty: Reward of Three - Kelly Jamieson
Jojo: Let it Ride - Mimi Barbour
Grace: Take Me - Olivia Cunning
Sunshine: Out of Control - Kate Kelly
Nadine: Cowboy Take Me Away - Lorelei James
Skandia: Ricochet - Skye Jordan
Ramneek: In Plain Sight - Kate Kelly
Ella: Along Came Trouble - Erin Kern
Penney: I Never Asked You to Save Me - Theresa Marguerite Hewitt
Melissa: Asking For Trouble - Leslie Kelly
Becky: Alone with You - Shannon Stacey
Leslie: The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie - Jennifer Ashley
Gea: Spin the Wheel - Mimi Barbour
BONUS Picks from:
Katie: A Heart to Heal - Synithia Williams
Shelby: Take Me Home - Theresa Marguerite Hewitt
Becky ♡: Embattled Home - J.M. Madden
Beppy: Here Comes Trouble - Leslie Kelly
Karla: Simon Says Die - Lena Diaz
Preethi: Betrayed: Days of the Rogue - Nicky Charles
Sunshine: Beck - Harper Sloan
Aarati: Seeking Her - Cora Carmack
Susan A: Taken with You - Shannon Stacey
Ella: Fatal Deception - Marie Force
Lizz Neill: Nauti Siren - Lora Leigh
Tabs: The Other F-Word - M.K. Schiller
Ramneek: No Flowers Required - Cari Quinn
Roger: Saving the Sheikh - Ruth Cardello
Vi: You Can't Plan Love - Synithia Williams
Leslie: Against the Wild - Kat Martin
Jane (PS): The Right Choice - Carly Phillips
Becky: Loving Luke - Jenny Andersen
Grace: Hot Under Pressure - Louisa Edwards
Penney: Scandal And The Duchess - Jennifer Ashley
The Meet & Greet ChallengeDuration: 1 October - 30 November
Completed: 15/15
Group 1
✓ 1. Macwolf01 [Elise]- Blood Magick - 15/11/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 2. Laurla - Finding Sarah - 18/10/14 ★ ★
✓ 3. Vi - Watch Your Back - 05/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 4. Ty - Quinn - 2/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 5. Grace - Betrayal - 19/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 6. Sunshine - Savor the Danger - 09/11/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 7. Nadine - Playing to Win - 10/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 8. Skandia - Veil of Midnight - 10/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 9. Ramneek - Hot on the Hunt - 01/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 10. Ella - Serendipity - - 11/11/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 11. Penney - Undertow - 14/11/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 12. Melissa - A Brew to a Kill - 13/10/14 ★ ★ ★
✓ 13. Becky - Turbulence - 01/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 14. Leslie - Wild Fire - 17/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 15. Gea - After the Storm - 09/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
25/35 read1. Susan A -
2. Diane -
3. Amie -
4. Shelby -
5. Becky -
6. Poongothai -
7. Larissa -
8. Lizz -
9. Melissa -
10. Lily -
11. Dee -
12. Joyce -
13. Cariann -
14. Donna - Captive Angels
15. Jane -
16. Ella -
17. Jane -
18. Becky - Ugly Love
19. Susan A -
20. Aarati -
21. Shelby - Dragonswan
22. Ramneek -
23. Becky -
24. Grace - Scarlet
25. Sunshine -
26. beppy - Midnight Rainbow
27. Penney - Rapture in Death
28. Vi -
29. Preethi - Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet
30. Karla - Chasing Fire
31. Lizz -
32. Laurla - Exquisite
33. Roger -
34. Leslie - Rainshadow Road
35. Dana -
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1 October 2014 - 30 November 2014
This thread is for the participants' lists of the Meet & Greet Challenge! It will be closed until picking is open.
All discussion, chat, questions, and answers for this challenge are to occur in this thread: MnG Round 6
DATES TO REMEMBER:
21 Sep 5PM US EST - SIGN-UPS close date! Please allow at least 3 hours for the groups to be posted. Sorry, no latecomers due to the massiveness of the picking!
28 Sep - PICKING due date! Picks for all group members must be completed.
1 Oct - OPENING date - Start reading!
Links for each group will be posted at a later date.