PtP - Five Little Peppers (5)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Stacie Mass D-Struction wrote: "Selection
3. Bookcover-No people on Cover

416 pages

Updated my book on 9/19"

Hi Stacie - could you please put the week # on this post? Thanks :)

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Also on your completion post please.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Amy wrote: "Selection

3. Bookcover-No People on Cover


103 pages"

Hi Amy - I need the week # on this one too :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Amy wrote: "Completion
Week 2: Bookcover-No People on Cover


103 pages

This wasn't too bad. A lot of room for improvement. But then for a book just barely over 100 pages, I can't be t..."

LOL - I need a star rating :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Maritza wrote: "Completion Post - Week @ @
finished 09/22/2015
No people on cover
Rating - *****
Review - oh my word I loved this book. It is rare that I am able to read a bo..."

Hi Maritza - need your week # on this completion post :)

[Gea]

Week #3
18. MC is a professional sportsman/woman
by Mariana Zapata
495 pages
How Book Qualifies - #4 on Working Up a Sweat: Female Athletes in Romance Novels

[GreenFairy]

Week 3
Option 1:
18. MC is a professional sportsman/woman

Option 2 key date: 20 March 2015

[GreenFairy]

Thanks, Jane. Completely missed that LOL.

[GreenFairy]

Selection

Week 3
18. MC is a professional sportsman/woman


314 pages

Romance with hero/heroine are athletes #27

[GreenFairy]

Week 3 Completed 10/5

18. MC is a professional sportsman/woman

Selection-
Stacie Mass-D- , 320 pages Selection

Maritza- , 327 pagesSelection

Danielle- , 296 pages Selection

Mai- , 286 pages, Option 2Selection

Gea- , 495 pages Selection

Amy (greenfairy)- Selection

Pam- , 299 pages Selection

Completion-
Stacie Mass-D-Completion

Maritza-Completion

Danielle-Completion

Mai-Completion

Gea-Completion

Amy (greenfairy)-Completion

Pam-Completion

[Maritza]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Maritza wrote: "Completion Post - Week @ @
finished 09/22/2015
No people on cover
Rating - *****
Review - oh my word I loved this book. It is rare that I am a..."

Fixed.

[Pam]

Week #2 Completion Post
Option 1: Bookcover without people

Rating: ★★ 1/2
Review: It took me a long time to finish this book, even considering the creeping crud that has been going through the house. That usually indicates I'm struggling to finish otherwise I make excuses for why I should be reading. I didn't hate it--it is a thinking book. Kellerman has spent a lifetime writing about some disturbed people and this was no different. The main character is detached in many ways but that is precisely the point. Probably only a book for people who have invested time in reading him; if this was the first one I read, it would be the last.

[Mai]

Completion Post
Week 3
Option 2
Marrow


Rating 3 stars
I had a hard time rating this one. The first half blew me away. It was easily a five stars read. The second half not so much, I questioned the MC's motives and actions and lost my sympathy for her. I thought the book was trying too hard to be edgy. Still there was plenty about it that I liked.

[Mai]

I'm sorry for the lack of formatting and keeping it short. My laptop died yesterday and right now I just have my phone for using the internet. Editing, html etc is pretty hard with it ;-)

[GreenFairy]

Mai, it's fine. It has the information needed.

Just need Pam and Danielle to make Week 3 selections and we'll be up to date!

[Pam]

Week #3 Selection Post
Option 1: MC professional sports-baseball

299 pages
# 13 on Sports Romances

[✿~Danielle~✿]

I'll look tomorrow for book.

[Pam]

Week # 3 Completion Post
Option 1-MC professional sports
Changing the Game
Rating: ★ ★★ 1/2
Review: I liked this book more than I expected to do. Cover is hot, sex is hot and I liked the way the characters developed. I also liked it more than the first book in the series which I also read for a challenge. Baseball player gets involved with his agent who has been in love with him but managed to keep it professional. Fall out from the relationship. I loved the ending.

[Stacie]

Completion Post

Week #3
Option 1
Bookcover/link Whatever Life Throws at You
Page numbers: 320
How the book qualifies - #165 on this list: Sports Romances

Date: 9/27
Rating: 3 stars
Review: It was cute, predictable. I found myself rooting more for the dad and the team publicist and wanted their story instead of Brody and Ann's. I didn't find Ann to be very interesting but I LOVED her best friend Lenny.

[Maritza]

gm guys, i did not read this weekend i was watching Papal visit coverage. it was so peaceful. i'm not really into my choice this week, hope it gets better but i don't think i'll be finishing anytime soon :(((

[GreenFairy]

Morning, Maritza. No worries! As long you don't fall behind by 2 books you're fine. Meaning you can be reading 2 books at one time.

[GreenFairy]

Week 3 Completion



4 stars

I'm going to start off by saying there was A LOT of sex. But the author did a great job of adding in the story of how the characters fell in love too. A lot of smut, but plenty of non-smut story. I was a little confused in the beginning about who was who though. Also, if you don't know anything about hockey, you may not understand small parts. Not enough to take away from the story though.

[Maritza]

Amy wrote: "Morning, Maritza. No worries! As long you don't fall behind by 2 books you're fine. Meaning you can be reading 2 books at one time."

i was going to read the same book you did. based on your review i need to read it soon.

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Selection Post — Week 3
Option 1 — MC is a professional sportsman/woman


296 pages
#198 Romance with Hero/Heroine are Athletes

[GreenFairy]

Maritza wrote: "Amy wrote: "Morning, Maritza. No worries! As long you don't fall behind by 2 books you're fine. Meaning you can be reading 2 books at one time."

i was going to read the same book you did. based on..."

Normally I would be bored out of my mind reading about all the sex. But there was enough of a story to keep it balanced. I like this author too. So I definitely recommend her.

[Gea]

Completion Post
Week 3
18. MC is a professional sportsman/woman

Book: Kulti by Mariana Zapata
Rating: ★★★★★
How it fits: #4 on Working Up a Sweat: Female Athletes in Romance Novels
495 pages (Kindle Edition)
Review:
I usually prefer reading shorter and easier books to read with more emphasis on the romance, but I really liked Under Locke that wasn't so I decided to try Kulti as well. The story mostly circled around soccer and there was just a bit of romance, mostly at the very end but the author has a talent for creating interesting story that kept me reading without even thinking about not finishing the book. I hope the author continues with her work and I can get more of similar books to read.

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Selection Post — Week 4
Option 1 — Main page genre 'comedy', 'humor' or 'funny'


384 pages
Main page genre humour

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Haven't had chance to read week 3 book yet. Will do so over the weekend along with week 4 book.

[GreenFairy]

Week 4
Option 1:
13. Main page genre 'comedy', 'humor' or 'funny' (must be on the main page)
Option 2 key date: 27 March 2015

[GreenFairy]

No problem, Danielle.

[GreenFairy]

As long as no one else needs it more, I would like to use a pass for this week.

[Stacie]

Selection Post -- Week 4
Option 1 -- Main page comedy, humor or funny

295 pages
Tagged as humor 252 and humor appears on the main page

[Gea]

Week #4
13. Main page genre 'comedy', 'humor' or 'funny' (must be on the main page)

284 pages
How Book Qualifies - shelved as Humor > Funny 11 users on main page

[Maritza]

Still working on week 3 book. About 67 % through has not been a reading week for me. Hope to finish by tonight. Then will look into week 4 have a couple of possibilities on my tbr shelf.

[Mai]

Week #4
13. Main page genre 'comedy', 'humor' or 'funny' (must be on the main page)


310 pages
How Book Qualifies - shelved as Humor - 196 users

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Completion Post — Week 4
Option 1 — Main page genre 'comedy', 'humor' or 'funny'



2/10
4 stars

After 22 instalments in this series. I still find then fun and entertaining. Bricker has been waiting for his life mate for a while now and finally in this one her finds her. Although now all goes as planned. There were some funny moments in this one. I liked how the others teased Bricker back for the teasing he gave them when they found their life mates. I liked how the story played out. Looking forward the next book.

[Maritza]

Completion Post - Week # 3 MC is a professionsl sportsman/woman

Read 10/02/2015
Rating 1*
Review - I was lost with the cockney slang. I need history lesson on Protestants and Catholic conflict to know background. Besides the fact thst mc was an athlete very little sports displayed. 1 star as I was actually able to finish.

[Maritza]

Week # 4 - Main page genre Comedy, Humor or Funny

344 pgs
How book qualifies - shelved as humor 5 times

[Mai]

Completion Post - Week #4 - Main page genre Comedy, Humor or Funny


310 pages

Rating: ★★ (15/10/03)

Review:
I know a lot of my friends rave about the series and the premise seemed very promising: A female private investigator, who is also a grim reaper in a funny urban fantasy series - I hoped for something like the TV show 'Dead Like Me', which I love. Well, the humor wasn't mine, I thought the MC's wise-cracking was just annoying. The mystery part was okay, but the romance didn't work for me: Reyes was just a creep IMHO. (view spoiler)[ 1. He threats her with rape. 2. He invades her dreams - sexually. 3. He watches her for decades. Nope, can't root for this guy (hide spoiler)]
Two stars, because there is potential for a good story here, even if a lot of it remained unused and because humor is a matter of personal taste.

[GreenFairy]

Sorry, Ladies. I'm a little behind this week. Been dealing with a cluster headache and a cold.

[GreenFairy]

Week 4 Completed 10/11

Option 1:
13. Main page genre 'comedy', 'humor' or 'funny' (must be on the main page)
Option 2 key date: 27 March 2015

Selection-
Stacie Mass-D- , 295 pages, tagged as humor on the main page Selection

Maritza- , 344 pages, tagged as humor on main page Selection

Danielle- , 384 pages, tagged as humor on main page Selection

Mai- , 310 pages, tagged as humor Selection

Gea- , 284 pages, tagged as humor on main page Selection

Amy (greenfairy)-PASS

Pam- , 240 pages, tagged as humor on main page Selection

Completion-
Stacie Mass-Completion

Maritza-Completion

Danielle-Completion

Mai-Completion

Gea-Completion

Amy (greenfairy)-PASS

Pam-Completion

[Stacie]

Amy wrote: "Sorry, Ladies. I'm a little behind this week. Been dealing with a cluster headache and a cold."

Yuck! Feel better!

[Stacie]

Completion Post -- Week 4
Option 1 -- Main page comedy, humor or funny

295 pages
Tagged as humor 252 and humor appears on the main page
Date: 10/2
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I had no idea what to expect with this book but I loved it. I definitely laughed out loud several times, wanted to cry at others and even texted my friend about restaurants mentioned in the book since she lives in Pittsburgh. I was pleasantly surprised by what it had to offer and would recommend it.

[GreenFairy]

It's horrible. I'm hoping I got it right. Can you please check the links and make sure I have your info correct? If something is wrong, give me a yell.

[GreenFairy]

Danielle, just so I know I'm not losing my mind, you haven't posted a completion for Week 3, correct? I saw the selection for 3 and selection as well as completion for 4. Just want to be up to date.

[✿~Danielle~✿]

That's correct. Just fancied reading a paranormal over a contemporary yesterday, so jumped to week 4 book choice instead. I will have week 3 done tomorrow though

[GreenFairy]

No worries. I've been in a haze so I'd rather double check.

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Hope you feel better soon

[Maritza]

Amy wrote: "Sorry, Ladies. I'm a little behind this week. Been dealing with a cluster headache and a cold."

Hope you feel better.

[Pam]

My niece got married yesterday (yeah Sydney and Kelan) so have been surrounded with family and in-laws since Thursday. Week #4 posted below.

[Pam]

Week #4 Selection Post Option 1

240 pp
Shelved as humor 2 times.