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R16: Team #3 ~ Third Time's The Charm
Just a Hop, Skip & Click AwayHappy Reading!
Shelf Announcements ~ Check for the latest shelf announcement & review the requirements for each shelf
Captain's Log ~ Share team shelf stats prior to requesting a stamp
Stamp Me! ~ Request a stamp for your bingo card
Discussions ~ Throughout the game, head here to chat with other players & shelf chant til your heart's content
Bingo Rules ~ Rules of the game
Free Space Rules ~ Where to look when pickin' your free space book
Bingo FAQ ~ Don't hesitate! If you have a question, let us know.
Hiya, Team Caps! Thanks for volunteering to guide your team through a round of BookShelf Bingo! Your job, should you choose to accept it, will require a few things:
1 ~ Be our go-to person should we have any questions about your team
2 ~ Organize your teammate's weekly reads for each shelf/category so that the BSB Ninjas can quickly and easily verify and approve your stamp request(s)
2a ~ Create a master list in a post (preferably on the first page of your team's thread) and update it weekly or as often as necessary
2b ~ Post your team's stats on the Captain's Log prior to requesting a stamp
3 ~ Encourage and motivate your team (you may also ask to borrow Judithe's whip whenever necessary)
4 ~ Post regularly to ensure your team is communicating and on track each week
4a ~ Send them a PM and friendly poke if they haven't posted at least once a week, noted their book choice, and/or appear to have dropped out of webspace
5 ~ Send us a PM (Steph, Sandra or Judithe) should you need us for any reason throughout the game
Link to print your own copy: 
Greetings team mates! I'm Cheryl and I look forward to playing Bingo with you.
I'm in NC (EST). I'm not very good with team names. A friend of mine once worked for a web design company called Three Trolls in a Baggie. That always makes me giggle.
Hi everyone, waving hello from the steamy tropics of far north Queensland, Australia. I am a retired teacher, and now teach embroidery, and other art techniques at my local craft group. My hubby is currently working out of town, so lots of evenings to read. (The television hasn't been switched on since he left a week ago - so peaceful) We have a 26 year old son (still currently at home but working long hours) and a very spoiled kitty cat, named Georgiana (after Mr Darcy's sister).
Love to read, have always preferred it to any other activity. Over the last couple of years I have become adicted to audiobooks, and now housework isn't so much of a drag, they also make the gym bearable.
As to names, I am no good at that sort of thing - hopefully someone has a brainwave. This is my first time playing Bingo
TRACKING POST:FREESPACE STAMP RECEIVED
KATHYD ~ The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter read 03/12/18 3 stars review
LEKEISHA ~ Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs, read 03/11/18 4 stars, review
LORIIDAE ~ The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter, read 03/10/18 3 stars, review
MOONDANCE ~ Bitter Bite by Jennifer Estep, read 03/10/18 5 stars, review
SHELF #1 7/3/18: Futuristic Romance STAMP RECEIVED
KATHYD ~ Memory in Death by J.D. Robb, read 3/09/18 5 stars review
LEKEISHA ~ Hunter's Claim by S.E. Smith, read 03/10/18 4 stars review
LORIIDAE ~ Savor Me Slowly by Gena Showalter, read 03/13/18 3 stars, review
MOONDANCE ~ Witness in Death by J.D. Robb, read 03/11/18 5 stars, review
SHELF #2 14/3/18: Immortals STAMP RECEIVED
KATHYD ~ The Darkest Touch by Gena Showalter, read 03/17/18 5 stars review
LEKEISHA ~ Darkness Falls by Jessica Sorensen, read 03/19/18 3 stars review
LORIIDAE ~ The Calling by Jennifer Ashley, read 03/20/18 2 stars review
MOONDANCE ~ Supernaturally by Kiersten White , read 03/16/18 2.5 stars review
SHELF #3 21/3/18 Part of a series STAMP RECEIVED
KATHYD ~ The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst ,read 03/23/18 4 stars review
LEKEISHA ~ Tease by Ella Frank, read 03/26/18 4 stars review
LORIIDAE ~ Charming the Beast by Cynthia Eden, read 03/26/18 3 stars review
MOONDANCE ~ Judgement in Death by J.D. Robb, read 03/25/18 5 stars review
SHELF #4 28/3/18: Detective STAMP RECEIVED
KATHYD ~ Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones read 03/31/18 5 stars review
LEKEISHA ~ Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews read 04/03/18 3.5 stars review
LORIIDAE ~ What Remains of Heaven by C.S. Harris read 03/31/18 5 stars review
MOONDANCE ~ Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb read 04/02/18 5 stars review
SHELF #5 04/04/18 : Demons STAMP RECEIVED
KATHYD ~ Revenant by Larissa Ione read 04/09/18 5 starsreview
LEKEISHA ~ Here Be Sexist Vampires by Suzanne Wright read 04/07/18 4 stars review
LORIIDAE ~ Chaos Rises by Pippa DaCosta read 04/11/18 4 stars, review
MOONDANCE ~ Demonglass by Rachel Hawkins read 04/08/18 3 stars review
SHELF #6 11/04/18 Shifters STAMP RECEIVED
KATHYD ~ read Heart of the Dragon by Gena Showalter 04/14/18, 3 stars review
LEKEISHA ~ read Talon by Theresa Hissong 04/19/18, 4 stars review
LORIIDAE ~ read Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs 04/14/18, 4 stars review
MOONDANCE ~ read Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs 04/18/18, 4.5 stars review
SHELF #7 18/04/18 Necromancers STAMP RECEIVED
KATHYD ~ read Stone Guardian by Danielle Monsch 04/21/18, 4 stars review
LEKEISHA ~ read Up from the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 04/26/18, 4 stars review
LORIIDAE ~ read How to Save an Undead Life by Hailey Edwards 04/25/18, 4 stars review
MOONDANCE ~ read Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 04/22/18, 4 stars review
SHELF #8 25/04/18 Hunter STAMP REQUESTED
KATHYD ~ read Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward 04/27/18, 5 stars review
LEKEISHA ~ Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews read 05/07/18, 4.5 stars review
LORIIDAE ~ Bloodring by Faith Hunter read 04/29/18, 4 stars review
MOONDANCE ~ read Skinwalker by Faith Hunter read 04/28/18, 4 stars review
SHELF #9 02/05/18 Urban Fantasy STAMP RECEIVED
KATHYD ~ Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones read 05/08/18, 5 stars review
LEKEISHA ~ Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris read 05/13/18, 4 stars review
LORIIDAE ~ Dark Queen by Faith Hunter read 05/09/18, 5 stars review
MOONDANCE ~ Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews read 05/05/18, 5 stars review
SHELF #10 09/05/18 Gothic Horror
KATHYD - Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley 05/15/18, 4 stars review
LEKEISHA ~
LORIIDAE ~ read Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen 05/14/18 5 stars review
MOONDANCE ~ read A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness 05/15/18, 3.5 stars review
Shelf #11 ~ 16/5/18: Spin Off
KATHY D ~
LEKEISHA- read Master of Solitude by Cherise Sinclair 05/26/18 4 stars
LORIIDAE- READ Born of Darkness BY Lara Adrian 05/22/18 4 stars REVIEW
MOONDANCE read Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige 05/20/18 4 stars review
I like Third Time's The Charm. Welcome Loriidae! This is an incredibly addictive challenge. I hope you love it as much as I do. Hi Lekeisha! I look forward to playing with you. Where in Tennessee? I'm in Charlotte, NC.
I checked out your profiles and sent friend requests. You guys are great readers! I really look forward to getting to know you.
Lekeisha wrote: "Memphis"I saw that after I asked. I've been keeping up with the odd story about the Ohio couple that came to Graceland and the wife apparently died when they got there or on the way. Now the authorities can't find her body. Really strange.
That sounds really weird Cheryl!
Sandra wrote: "That sounds really weird Cheryl!"Very weird, Sandra. A couple from Ohio went to Memphis for the wife to see Graceland one last time. He says she died in the parking lot of a motel and he flagged down an ambulance that took her away. He spent the night then drove back to Ohio. A son filed a missing person report. There were no Jane Does found in Tennessee. Then the husband changed his story that she died on the way and he put her body in the Tennessee River to "return her to nature". I don't know if dementia is involved but everything is just odd.
Lekeisha wrote: "Moondance wrote: "Sandra wrote: "That sounds really weird Cheryl!"Very weird, Sandra. A couple from Ohio went to Memphis for the wife to see Graceland one last time. He says she died in the parki..."
I have a patient's mom that is fascinated by stories like this and she sends me links to read about this one.
That sounds even more weird than I thought!!Don't forget to work out a Captain. Game starts in less than a day.
I have been a captain in the past. Sometimes Wednesday is a late day for me in the OR and I may miss shelf call. We can decide once we hear from Kathy.
Might be a good idea to PM her Cheryl :)
aaahhh...sorry I'm late to the party! I've been swamped at work this week and am so behind on my Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ check ins!I will try to scoot in here tomorrow for a better check in, but I like name Third Times the Charm.
Only 18 hrs or so till the game starts :)
I quite like Third time' the charm as well.
Morning ladies,Ok seems we now have a team name. Now we need a captain. This is my 3rd round and i was captain last round, have no problem doing it again if nobody else can or wants to.
I think we all agree with Third Time's The Charm. Lekeisha I would be happy for you to be the captain if you like. I will be more than happy to help in any way. Yay! Sounds like we have a plan.
I've got to check and make sure I have the book I need for shelf call. Unless you guys are big In Death fans you are going to hate me. I laughingly try to make it fit every shelf. (Waving to Sandra and an eye waggle to Steph!)I will be reading Bitter Bite by Jennifer Estep
for Free Space. It is on the SOS bookshelf under assassins.
Selection Post Week One: Futuristic Romance
Savor Me Slowly #3 Alien Huntress Gena Showalter
Pages: 384
How it fits: Page 2 - Popular Futuristic Romance Shelf
Selection Post: Free Space
The Darkest Night #1 Lords of the Underworld Gena Showalter
Pages: 379
How it Fits: #3 on SOS Best of Paranormal Romance Series
LOL, Cheryl, I just knew it!!!!!!I'm surprised you didn't also read one of them for Free Space.
Sandra wrote: "LOL, Cheryl, I just knew it!!!!!!I'm surprised you didn't also read one of them for Free Space."
I thought about it! Gin Blanco is another addiction. I may be able to slide another In Death in somewhere.
LOL I just wish I could go to Gin's restaurant!!!
Sandra wrote: "LOL I just wish I could go to Gin's restaurant!!!"Me too! I wish she would add recipes in the books. I guess I read too many cozies that have recipes. It's really not a UF thing but just saying.
I might even attempt some of her recipes if she did :D
☘K²¹³Ù³ó²â¶Ùâ˜� wrote: "Week 1 â€� Futuristic Romance
, J.D. Robb"Yay, Kathy!
Completion Post � Free Space
The Darkest Night #1 Lords of the Underworld Gena Showalter
Pages: 379
How it Fits: #3 on SOS Best of Paranormal Romance Series List
Read: March 10
Rating: ★★★✰�
Review:
The twist on the Pandora's Box myth is unique. However, I felt the reasoning behind the opening of the box and thus the initial basis of this book, and indeed the entire series very weak.
Maddox is a tortured arrogant hero with OTT alpha macho tendencies, but Ashlyn, who has withstood her own version of Hell, is a strong character match for him. I liked that both Maddox and Ashlyn both benefited in each other's company, and while that provided the basis for their relationship it was more believable as insta-lust rather than insta-love. Overall, a satisfying start to the series.
Completion Post- Shelf 1Read
by S.E. Smith 03/10/18, 4 starsReview:
This was a new series for me and I'm glad a took a chance on reading this book. I thought the story was very engaging. I was drawn right in and look forward to reading the other books in the series.
I really enjoyed the story and the characters. I love that Jesse and her sisters are smart and strong and just as fierce as Hunter and his band of alien warriors. There was good action and romance.
Lekeisha wrote: "Completion Post- Shelf 1Read
by S.E. Smith 03/10/18, 4 starsReview:
This was a new series for me and I'm glad a took a chance on reading thi..."
And so begins increasing my TBR. I'll review my Free Space today and should have Week 1 done shortly as well.
Moondance wrote: "And so begins increasing my TBR..."Lol. Yep I added it too!
I really enjoyed that one as well Lekeisha :)
That's one of the reasons i like this game, all the new books to add to my TBR list
FREE SPACEBitter Bite by Jennifer Estep
SOS Bookshelf under Assassin
Read: 03.10.18
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
Digging up a grave was hard, dirty work.
Gin has discovered a file on Finn's mother, Deirdre Shaw. A little grave digging turns up a box with information proving that she is not dead. Gin dreads giving Finn the news and unfortunately he learns the truth from Deirdre herself. Gin is suspicious of Deirdre from the start which creates a riff between her and Finn.
There is something about this series that just sucks me in. I originally had a problem with all the repetition in the books. For some reason it doesn't bother me any more. I enjoy learning things about Gin. This time it was through a recurring nightmare from when she was 14. It is heartbreaking to see how much she wanted to be a part of a family with Fletcher and Finn.
Gin's love for Finn makes his attitude so hard to take after he starts spending time with his mother. It fascinates me to see that Gin is vulnerable. She has spent so much time building up her reputation as a hard, uncaring person. To see her cry is difficult.
I love the interaction between the secondary characters in the book. You know that you can always depend upon Jo-Jo and Sophia. Owen has worked his way back up to "book boyfriend" status although I still feel disappointed in him at times. Bria and Gin have a wonderful bond. I'm happy to see it strengthen with each book.
The story line has twists and turns that keep your attention. I am always amazed how invested I get in these plots and feel like I am in the story.
I highly recommend this series and look forward to the next book.
Shelf 1: FUTURISTIC ROMANCEWitness in Death by J.D. Robb
Read: 03.11.18
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
There was always an audience for murder.
Eve and Roarke are enjoying the play Witness for the Prosecution when the main character is killed on stage. Eve is immediately on the case. The actor, Richard Draco is a horrible person and Eve quickly learns that any number of people would be happy to see him dead.
What an interesting book! Dealing with seasoned actors puts a huge amount of stress on Eve and her investigating team. The truth is not always easy to sniff out from these people. There were so many twists and turns that I changed my mind repeatedly as to who the murderer was.
I love getting to know the characters from this series a little better with each book. Eve and Roarke are simply sigh worthy. Their relationship has grown and developed so much so far that I can't wait to see where it goes from here. I'm happy that Eve allows Roarke to assist her more now. She definitely keeps everything within the law but accepts that Roarke can provide her access to answers faster than the cops.
Peabody is one of my favorite characters. I enjoy watching her grow as a police officer and an independent woman. Her relationships are complicated. Eve has never truly had a best friend and doesn't understand the intricacies involved in being a good friend.
The story line is strong and kept me guessing. There are so many overlapping stories that kept me intrigued.
Everything about this series just flows. I don't know why it took me so long to start reading it. Every time I finish a book I want to jump back in with the next one. I would love to have a month to do nothing but read In Death.
This is a series that I recommend highly. There are very few series that I consistently rate at 5 stars. This is one of them.
Completion post- Free SpaceRead
by Patricia Briggs 03/11/18 4 starsReview:
I love the worlds and characters that Patricia Briggs has created. This was more a 3.5ish read for me.
I loved getting my Charles and Anna fix but don't feel like there was enough Charles and Anna time amidst all the action. There seemed to be a lot going on: new characters, revelations, new mysteries and unanswered questions.
This book didn't have the same feel as previous books in the series but I was left wanting more and will be waiting somewhat patiently for the next book.
Week 1 � Futuristic Romance
, J.D. Robb � 3/9/18 � ✮✮✮✮�Review � This was a very unique look back into Eve’s past. Not that previous installments haven’t given a look into her childhood, but these memories stretched past the motel room. One of my favorite aspects of this series is watching the main characters grow and change...for better or worse. There were a lot of growing pains for Eve in this book. She started to backslide into old habits and it was sad to see. She has made so much progress, but in all fairness, she got smacked down but good by her former foster “mother.� I was so proud of her though for identifying her bad behavior and going out of her way to make amends. Eve is, and always will be, a tough-as-nail cop, but she continues to become more human and I swear that is what makes her the amazing cop she is...ya, ya, I know she is a fictional character...but few series I’ve read have managed to keep such interesting stories going with the same core couple and keep them interesting and engaging. As always, I look forward to what lies ahead for Eve, Roarke, and the rest of the gang!
As for the murder, good, bad, or indifferent, I sort of knew who did it pretty early on. However, I did not see the twist coming and how it all wove together until it was being pieced together in the book. Another murderer bagged...on to the next!
Free Space � Option 2 (Best of Paranormal Romance Series, post #7)
, Gena Showalter � 3/12/18 � ✮✮✮✰�Review � I wanted to really like this book...I tried to make myself justify a 4-star rating...I couldn’t make it happen. I love the Lords of the Underworld and have been happily anticipating Kane’s installment. Although Kane isn’t present in much of the previous books, he does pop up here and there...and I always loved him. He had a sweet, gentle disposition despite housing the demon of disaster. One thing that threw me from the start was the horrible animosity between the demon and host. Don’t get me wrong, the other Lords don’t love their demon, but there is a symbiotic relationship that seemed to have formed for many of the others that is not at all present with Kane and disaster.
The relationship between Kane and Josephina was also difficult for me. They just didn’t click for me. Individually, I liked both characters and they had their moments, but overall I just don’t get how they are each other’s “forever.�
My other issues with the story in general is that it was too disconnected. I’m fine with introducing a new storyline or so to start the build for the upcoming installments, but with the chaos that was Kane’s and Josephina’s story along with the other storylines, I felt like I had whiplash.
☘K²¹³Ù³ó²â¶Ùâ˜� wrote: "Week 1 â€� Futuristic Romance, J.D. Robb â€� 3/9/18 â€� ✮✮✮✮âœ�Review â€� This was a very unique look back into Eve’s past. Not that previous installments haven’t given a..."
I'm glad that I am not the only one that swoons over these books. I resisted for years about starting the series. I couldn't image being so behind. I was challenged to try Naked in Death and I have not looked back. I would love to have time off to just read this series. I would devour one or two a day!
CONGRATULATIONS, Third Times' the Charm!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'free space'.Â
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Yay Go Team! I am at 60% in my Futuristic so will hopefully finish today.
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