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Week 6 Selection Post - Option 1
327 pages
How the book qualifies - Added December 10, 2007 #50
Week 5 completion Post ~ option 1Call: 15. In honour of such a successful duo, read an anthology or a book written by two authors
State Secrets & Tall, Dark ... Westmoreland! By Linda Lael Miller & Brenda Jackson
Completed: 10/15
Page~ 400
Rated : 3 stars
Review: The theme of both of these stories seemed to be government. The first story was about the Female MC falling in love with a secret service agent for the Potus. And the second story was about female MC falling for the man who is running against her father in a senate race. I liked both of these stories, I think the first story was slightly better. I thought that both stories could have benefited by being slightly longer. I felt that both authors had good plots, but the stories seemed rushed. I like the characters to both stories. Though I had some issues with the stories, I would pick up books from both of these authors again.
Completion Post - Week 6 - Theme 5 – Option 1Book:
A Touch of Greek by Tina FolsomFinished: 16/10/18
Rating: 4★s
Review: Triton is an amoral himbo who has slept his way around most of the females living in Olympus – a step too far has him stripped of his powers by Zeus and banished to earth to live as a human until he can find a woman who will love him not because of his appearance but because of his kindness and selflessness, only then his power will come back. Sophia is temporarily blind after an operation and Triton tricks her into believing he is a home health care worker. Throw in an evil cousin who wants to get his hands on Sophia’s inheritance, and gods who want Triton to fail this fantasy romance is very entertaining.
Hi all! Hope you are having a good week! I feel like I am finally above water again after this hectic month!We are all caught up through week 5 - Yay!!!!
Unless I've missed, we still need selection post for week 6 from Raine... no rush, just a gentle nudge/reminder :-)
Happy reading!!
Laurla ~ The month has been hectic for me as well. "knocks on wood" that I can get done this week on time
Lol October has been pretty hectic for me too as I finish up at my job tomorrow and start a new one on Monday. Reading has been my escape.
Week 6 - Completion Post -- Option 1Call: 5. On your full TBR ~ your 'want to read'/'to read' list, not a cut down list ~ read a book on first page of oldest 100
Book: Irresistible Forces - Brenda Jackson
How it fits: position 30; added Feb 9, 2013
Pages: 249
Date Read: 10.18
Rating: ★★★
Review:
This was a super quick and easy read, didn't feel like it was 250ish pages. It was easy because it was followed the formula perfectly and I knew exactly what was going to happen. Doesn't make for an exciting read but at least an angst free one. Even though the 'let's get together just to make a baby' trope was predictable, I was a little irritated with both characters inner dialogue. Both characters were falling for each other, of course, and wanted to fight it but I just got tired of it. I was glad when they actually got through the baby making part (read smexy part) because I was glad to have their thought processes focus on something else. I'm reading this series for other challenges, so I'll keep at it for another few, but the author doesn't offer much deviation from the trope formulas.
Week 6 Completion
Date Read: 10/18
Rating: ★★★
This book was mediocre for me. The suspense angle of the plot was a little far-fetched and creepy at times. I didn't really like Sally's character until later in the book. Her romance with James seemed flat as well. I own some of the later books in the series and I am usually picky about reading series books in order, so I will probably read the next one at some point.
Week #6 - SELECTIONOption 1 (Top 100 of TBR oldest to newest by date added)
Book:
by Olivia Cunning Pages: 107
How the Book Qualifies: On my 100 TBR list ordered by date added, oldest first - #8
Date Added: 1/3/2014
Sorry that my #6 selection was taking forever. Work was busy this week. FYI - since I had about 28k books on my TBR, I was no longer able to access all those books and kept getting the 'Alice' page. So a few months ago I had to start moving my books over to separate 'exclusive' shelves and grouped them by oldest added. That is the shelf that I did my pick for Week #6 as my current TBR shelf only has about 200 books.
Also, since I have so many books my shelves no longer show the position number and it looks like the position numberings on my current (pared down) TBR shelf is messed up so I had to manually count the placement of the book I picked.
I had to manually count, too, Raine. Not sure how those position numbers work. I thought it was the order you added the book but apparently that's not it, or at least not totally.
WEEK 7Link to post: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Option 1
2. Read a book with an MC who is a writer (author, poet, screenplay writer, journalist etc) ~ from one of the following lists:
Hero/Heroine is a writer - Historical romance
Gay Romance feat writers, authors, journalists
Scribble: Writer heroes in contemporary romance
Ink Stained: Writer heroines in contemporary romance
Writer heroes and heroines in paranormal romance
Writer Leads in category romance novels
If you use Option 1 your book MUST be chosen from one of the above lists.
Option 2
Key date: 18 April 2018
Week 7 - Selection Post -- Option 1Call: 2. Read a book with an MC who is a writer (author, poet, screenplay writer, journalist etc) ~ from one of the following lists
Book: The Angel - Tiffany Reisz
How it fits: #24 on Ink Stained: Writer Heroines in Contemporary Romance list
Pages: 411
Week 7 Selection - Option 1
316 pages
How the book qualifies - #13 on Writer Heroes and Heroines in Paranormal Romance list
Week 7 - Theme 2 – Option 1 Due 25th OctoberBook:
Scandal by Carolyn JewelPages: 309
How the book qualifies: It is number 9 on the list Hero/Heroine is a writer - Historical romance - https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
Week 7 Selection option 1 Call 2 Read a book where the MC is a writer from specified list.
Book: Meant to Be
Pages: 292
How it qualifies: #16 on the list below
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...
Week 7 - Completion Post -- Option 1Call: 2. Read a book with an MC who is a writer (author, poet, screenplay writer, journalist etc) ~ from one of the following lists
Book: The Angel - Tiffany Reisz
How it fits: #24 on Ink Stained: Writer Heroines in Contemporary Romance list
Pages: 411
Date Read: 10.20
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
The series makes me really uncomfortable from a faith perspective, but from a purely fictional perspective, it is worth the 4 stars. And even in my uncomfort, the author has made me sympathetic to Soren overall, and in this book in particular, root for him to succeed in 'not getting caught.' I love all the characters, they are broken and complex but whole together. I will continue the series because the author has made me care for them, even though I don't agree with the author's handling of Soren. For me, his and Nora's situation is wrong but within the bounds of the world the author has built, she succeeds in making me care for them in spite of myself.
Week 6 completion Post ~ option 1Theme: Top 100 of TBR oldest to newest by date added
Date Read: 10/20
Lucianna by Bertrice Small
Page: 289
Rated: 3 stars
Review: Lucianna is the 3rd book in Bertrice Smalls Silk Merchant series. I have read the first book in this series. I have to say that I'm rather disappointed in this book. I found this book rather boring compared to the other one I read. I was half way through the book before the story line picked up. Me being the history buff, I did like the s/l with the Tudors. I liked the portrayals of both Henry VII and Margaret Beaufort. The background history given was all accurate. Even though this was a miss for me, hopefully her book on "Serena" will come out one day.
Hi, I'm changing my book for this week (7). The book I truly wanted came into the library.
Week 7 Selection ~ Option 1Call : Read a book with an MC who is a writer (author, poet, screenplay writer, journalist etc)
A Groom of One's Own by Maya Rodale
Page:368
How does it fit: #56 off the Hero/Heroine is a writer (Historical Romance) list
Week 7 - Completion - option 1 Call 2 Read a book where the MC is a writer from specified list.
Book:
Pages: 292
How it qualifies: #16 on the list
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...
Read: 22 October
Rating: 4⭐️
Review: Poppy is a writer struggling with writers block. How can she possibly write about love and HEA when she has just cancelled her wedding. She heads to her aunts home whilst she is on holiday and runs into a childhood acquaintance Cooper who has certainly grown up. Cooper has some issues of his own around love but the persistent interference of the local residents ensure he gives Poppy a chance.
Week #6 - COMPLETIONOption 1 (Top 100 of TBR oldest to newest by date added)
Book:
by Olivia Cunning Pages: 107
How the Book Qualifies: On my 100 TBR list ordered by date added, oldest first - #8
Date Added: 1/3/2014
Stars: ★★★
Review:
The story was good, but of course, we have to wait for the rest of the story in the next book. I kinda wish that the entire story was written in their own books without having to read them in order. I probably don't have to read them in order, but I feel like if I don't then I'm missing something.
I like that it is a friends-to-lovers story, but I'm not sure I'm a fan that she is his ex's sister. I'm usually not a fan of that. Though the sex scenes were fantastic (as all Olivia Cunning books are), but this only resulted in a 3 stars for me.
Week #7 - SELECTIONOption 2: (April 18, 2018)
Book:
by Rachel Higginson Pages: 286
Team Member: Amanda
Team Member Rating: ★★★★★
Date Team Member Read Book: May 29, 2018
I haven't quite finished my week 7 book -
Scandal by Carolyn Jewel - I will get it finished over the weekend though.Is that OK?
Week 7 Completion
Date Read: 10/25
Rating: ★★★★
This was a cute read. Aiden and Emma were fun characters and they had great chemistry. I found it annoying that Emma kept bringing up Aiden's wealth though. There were a few silly moments, but the overall humor made it an entertaining read. I have read a cowboy romance series and the first book of the Nerd series by Vicki Lewis Thompson, but this is the first of her paranormal romances that I have read. I enjoyed this one and will continue with the series.
WEEK 8Link to post:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Option 1
3. Read a book with an MC who plays or writes music (composer, musician, singer etc) ~ from one of the following lists:
Rock star romance
Muscially inclined heroines/heroines in romance
Play a Song for Me: Best musicians of contemporary romance
Opry: Romance novels with country music artists
Melody: PNR with singers and musicians
Notes: Musicians in historical romance
One Direction: MM fan fiction Who knew?!
MM with musician MC
If you use Option 1 your book MUST be chosen from one of the above lists.
Option 2
Key date: 25 April 2018
Week 8 - Theme 3 – Option 1 Due 1st NovemberBook:
Just Like Heaven by Julia QuinnPage numbers: 374
How the book qualifies: It is number 1 on the Musically inclined heroines/heroines in romance list - https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...
Week 8 - Selection/Completion Post -- Option 1Call: 3. Read a book with an MC who plays or writes music (composer, musician, singer etc) ~ from one of the following lists
Book: Hillbilly Rockstar - Lorelei James
How it fits: #5 on Opry: Romance Novels with Country Music Artists
Pages: 405
Week 8 selection post ~ Option 1Call: Read a book with an MC who plays or writes music (composer, musician, singer etc)
Guilty Pleasures by Laura Lee Guhrke
Pages: 388 ( Kindle)
How does it fit: # 7 on the Notes: Musicians in Historical romance list
I'm not finished with 7, but I will try to get it done here. Hope early this upcoming week.
Week 8 - Selection Post -- Option 1Call: 3 Read a book with an MC who plays or writes music (composer, musician, singer etc) ~ from a specified list.
Book:
Pages: 214
How it qualifies: #57 on Rockstar Romance list https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...
Completion Post - Week 7 - Theme 2 – Option 1Book:
Scandal by Carolyn JewelFinished: 27/10/18
Rating: 2★s
Review: I really didn’t love this story. I just wanted to smack Sophia she was such a drip, and Banallt wasn’t much better. I’m glad they got their HEA as I wouldn’t have wished either of them on any other of the characters.
Week 8 Selection - Option 1Roomies
368 pages
How the book qualifies - #143 on Musically Inclined Heroes/Heroines In Romance list
Week 8 - Selection Post -- Option 1Call: 3 Read a book with an MC who plays or writes music (composer, musician, singer etc) ~ from a specified list.
Book:
Read: 30 October
Rating: 3⭐️
Review: Nats boring existence is turned around with the arrival of Demetri and Alex the teenage brothers part of the band AD2. With their arrival in the quiet town of seaside to escape the life of superstars we discover how Nat feels about each brother and which one she will end up with. I rated 2 stars as there were some parts that didn’t quite make sense to me. It is obvious that this is one of RVDs earlier works as it doesn’t have the plot development she is good at.
Completion Post - Week 8 - Theme 3 – Option 1Book:
Just Like Heaven by Julia QuinnFinished: 01/11/18
Rating: 5★s
Review: I fell in love with Marcus and Honoria from the very first chapter. I think Julia Quinn is one of my favourite Historical authors. Honoria is part of the Smyth-Smith family and every year 4 of the unmarried girls holds a musical soiree. Trouble is, none of them have any talent whatsoever.
After eighteen years, no one attended a Smythe-Smith musical without some inkling of the horrors that lay ahead.
Set against a background of the latest musical production – Honoria is anxious to marry this season so she never has to endure another one. Marcus has been charged by her brother to not let her marry any undesirable man. Neither thinks the other is the answer to their problem.
A great story with very humorous dialogue – had me laughing out loud on more than one occasion. I am looking forwards to working my way through the rest of this series.
Week # 7 Completion PostCall :Read a book with an MC who is a writer (author, poet, screenplay writer, journalist etc)
How does it fit: #56 off the Hero/Heroine is a writer (Historical Romance) list
A Groom of One's Own by Maya Rodale
Page: 368 (Kindle)
Rated: 2 stars
Summary: This is the first book in the book in Maya Rodale's writer girls series. I really wanted to liked how the book started, but the more I progressed in this story, the more it was a chore to keep reading. I found the hero in this extremely annoying. He spends 90% convincing himself that he is doing the right thing in marry Clarissa ( The woman he doesn't love, but is only engaged to out of duty). That he is better off without the complications when that loving someone's involves. I found his whole attitude to be beyond selfish though he think he is being noble in this. Towards the end of the book I was feeling like Sophie deserved better. There was apart of me that wished that she had ended with the Prince instead of Clarissa. Plus, I felt that the book was way to long. There was several scenes that didn't need to be included.
Week #8 - SELECTIONOption 1: (Read a book with an MC who plays or writes music)
Book:
by Colleen Hoover Pages: 385
How the book qualifies: In Rock Star Romance list
OMG, I just don't know where this week has gone!!! I've updated tracking and listed below what is still needed so we don't get behind. Let me know if I've missed a post somewhere!!Week 7: need completion from Raine and Amanda. If you can't get them done before the call tomorrow, we will have to use a pass but only for one of you. Let me know how you're doing!
Week 8: need completion from LaurLa, Rachel, Raine and Amanda.
Hope your week is going well... I know I'm glad October is over for me as it was crazy busy. I kind of feel like I can breathe again!
LaurLa wrote: "OMG, I just don't know where this week has gone!!! I've updated tracking and listed below what is still needed so we don't get behind. Let me know if I've missed a post somewhere!!Week 7: need co..."
My week 7 completion is message 177: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Thanks, Amanda!! I had a feeling I was missing something but I was going cross-eyed!
Sorry, I've been out sick the last few days and even though I've been resting in bed I've been sleeping and not reading :-(I'm starting my Week 7 book now. I'm hoping to have it done tonight or tomorrow morning. If I don't finish, when do they usually call the next round? I know lately it's been early.
Week #7 - COMPLETIONOption 2: (April 18, 2018)
Book:
by Rachel Higginson Pages: 286
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
Be prepared for all the tears!
This was a really good story of having love, losing it, then finding love with someone else. Ben is such a wonderful character - so very patient and understanding. Lizzy was ok. I didn't like her as much as Ben because she was so whiney and so wishy-washy. I understand that she was grieving, but she was kinda annoying. I did skim through parts that felt like it was dragging.
Yay, Raine!!! Glad you were able to get your book in. Don't forget to add a review :-)For future reference, Jane usually makes the calls around 6pm Eastern time.
Hope you’re feeling better soon Raine x
Week 9Link to Jane's post: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Option 1
1. Read a book set in the UK.
Please note the country setting in your selection post.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, simply called the United Kingdom or UK, is a sovereign state in Northern Europe. It is a constitutional monarchy that is made up of four separate countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Option 2
Key date: 2 May 2018
Week 9 - Selection -- Option 1Call: 1. Read a book set in the UK.
Book: A Civil Contract - Georgette Heyer
How it fits: set in England
Pages: 432
I am hit or miss on Heyer's work, so I sure hope I can get through this one this week!
I will have my Week 8 book done by the weekend :-)
Week 9 - Selection - Option 1Call 1: Read a book set in the UK
Book:
Pages: 400
How it qualifies: Her father is the King of England - set in England
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Date Read: 10/14
Rating: ★★★★
Leah Mae and Jameson's story started out a little slow but I enjoyed their journey together. Kelvin was a jerk so I was glad she got rid of him. The Bodine family is very entertaining, especially when they deliver Bootleg justice to anyone who deserves it. This series has been my introduction to the writing of Claire Kingsley and Lucy Score, and I plan to check out their backlists for more books. I am looking forward to Bowie's story in the next Bootleg Springs book later this year.