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1/26 Task L is for LaborTeam Book #1
Controlled Burn by Em Petrov
Qualifier: Story of firefighters at Firehouse #5
pages: 150 Read 1/26
Rate: 4 stars
FIRST BOOK READ
Team Completion #3 Date Task: 26Jan2019 - L is for Labor (Blue Collar)
Book/cover link: Touch the Sky by Christina Lee & Nyrae Dawn
Pages: 226
How It Qualifies: Tagged as Blue Collar 3 Times
Dated Completed: 26Jan2019
Rating: 4.0 Stars
FIRST BOOK COMPLETED
Pam wrote: "1/26 Task L is for LaborTeam Book #1
Controlled Burn by Em Petrov

Qualifier: Main character is a fire chief
pages: 150 Read 1/26
Rate: 4 stars..."
Pam...are there other firemen in the book that would count...I'll defer to Kat, but I'm thinking the 'chief' may not count as blue collar. Kat?
Sarah wrote: "Task: 1/26 L is for LaborBook: Smoldering Hearts
Qualifier: arson investigator and a pub owner
Pages: 158
Rating: 5 Stars
First Book"
...same for your Sarah...need to defer to Kat...'owner' and 'investigator' may not be considered 'blue collar'. Again, Kat?
Tammie wrote: "Pam wrote: "1/26 Task L is for LaborTeam Book #1
Controlled Burn by Em Petrov

Qualifier: Main character is a fire chief
pages: 150 Read 1/26
R..."
Tammie wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Task: 1/26 L is for LaborBook: Smoldering Hearts
Qualifier: arson investigator and a pub owner
Pages: 158
Rating: 5 Stars
First Book"
...same for your Sarah...need t..."
Tammie wrote: "Pam wrote: "1/26 Task L is for LaborTeam Book #1
Controlled Burn by Em Petrov

Qualifier: Main character is a fire chief
pages: 150 Read 1/26
R..."
Yes, the whole fire company is part of the story.
Tammie wrote: "Pam wrote: "1/26 Task L is for LaborTeam Book #1
Controlled Burn by Em Petrov

Qualifier: Main character is a fire chief
pages: 150 Read 1/26
R..."
The other characters are all firefighters under the chief.
Pam wrote: "Tammie wrote: "Pam wrote: "1/26 Task L is for LaborTeam Book #1
Controlled Burn by Em Petrov

Qualifier: Main character is a fire chief
pages: ..."
OK...I think that's fine then...please note that in your qualification/your post. Thanks!
Team Completion #4Date 1.26 L is for 'labor'
Lawless, Nora Roberts
352 pgs
Qualifies: Tagged as ‘cowboy’
Completed 1.26
Rated 3 stars
My 1st book
Tammie wrote: "Team Completion #4Date 1.26 L is for 'labor'
Lawless, Nora Roberts
352 pgs
Qualifies: Jake Redman is a rough and rugged ranch owner (ex-gunslinger)
Completed 1.26
Rated 3 stars
My ..."
Could you change the qualification to 'tagged as cowboy', your description isn't in the précis.
And you have your first rose - that was fast!
MountainKat wrote: "Tammie wrote: "Team Completion #4Date 1.26 L is for 'labor'
Lawless, Nora Roberts
352 pgs
Qualifies: Jake Redman is a rough and rugged ranch owner (ex-gunslinger)
Completed 1.26
Ra..."
Done
COMPLETION POST
Team Book #5
01/25 Task - L is for Labor
Crank by Adriana Locke
284 pages
Qualifies: Main character a “small town mechanic” mentioned in précis
01/28/2019 ~ 3.5 stars
This is my FIRST COMPLETION for this task
Team Book #5
01/25 Task - L is for Labor
Crank by Adriana Locke
284 pages
Qualifies: Main character a “small town mechanic” mentioned in précis
01/28/2019 ~ 3.5 stars
This is my FIRST COMPLETION for this task
Pam wrote: "Cyndee did you enjoy crank? I enjoyed the whole series very much."
I liked it. My biggest struggle with it was that I didn't feel the connection between them when they first got together, like maybe their characters hadn't developed enough yet to see their draw? But I ended up really enjoying it and plan to read the rest of the series!
I liked it. My biggest struggle with it was that I didn't feel the connection between them when they first got together, like maybe their characters hadn't developed enough yet to see their draw? But I ended up really enjoying it and plan to read the rest of the series!
OK...one day left and we need 3 more for L to get 3 roses. I have nothing on my planned list, but can pull something out. Wanted to check to see what everyone's plan is for this...if we're going to miss it, I won't worry about just one more book...
I'm reading one now about a head of security for a big time rock band. Wonder if that counts as blue collar?
Cyndee wrote: "I'm reading one now about a head of security for a big time rock band. Wonder if that counts as blue collar?"Leave the book in the Q&A thread for MK to decide...I just left one there too.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Tammie wrote: "Cyndee wrote: "I'm reading one now about a head of security for a big time rock band. Wonder if that counts as blue collar?"
Leave the book in the Q&A thread for MK to decide...I just left one the..."
Thanks, I'll be done with it today and can try to put another one in tomorrow as well!
Leave the book in the Q&A thread for MK to decide...I just left one the..."
Thanks, I'll be done with it today and can try to put another one in tomorrow as well!
Cyndee wrote: "Tammie wrote: "Cyndee wrote: "I'm reading one now about a head of security for a big time rock band. Wonder if that counts as blue collar?"Leave the book in the Q&A thread for MK to decide...I ju..."
Sounds like a plan...I'm looking. If our two will be allowed, we'll just need one more....keep checking in someone else might already be reading too...thanks Cyndee!
Tammie Update: I'm going to be travelling all day on Saturday...likely won't get checked in until late. Whoever sees the post for 'O' 1st, please post it here for the team...I'll be sparse next week, but I have 1 or 2 for everything but 'stand alone'...I'll find one if needed.
Here's next weeks possibles:
O is for October - Read a book that has any edition published in October.
O is for Ocean - Read a book with water on the cover.
O is for Office - Read a book where a MC works in office or an office place romance, evident in précis or tagged as such.
O is for One - Read a stand alone book, one not in a series.
COMPLETION POST
Team Book #6
01/25 Task - L is for Labor
Strong by Kylie Scott
120 pages
Qualifies: Tagged by 4 people as "bodyguard"
01/31/2019 ~ 4 stars
This is my SECOND COMPLETION for this task
Team Book #6
01/25 Task - L is for Labor
Strong by Kylie Scott
120 pages
Qualifies: Tagged by 4 people as "bodyguard"
01/31/2019 ~ 4 stars
This is my SECOND COMPLETION for this task
COMPLETION POST
Team Book #7
01/25 Task - L is for Labor
Mechanic by Alexa Riley
175 pages
Qualifies: Tagged 14 times as "mechanic"
02/01/2019 ~ 1 star
This is my THIRD COMPLETION for this task
Team Book #7
01/25 Task - L is for Labor
Mechanic by Alexa Riley
175 pages
Qualifies: Tagged 14 times as "mechanic"
02/01/2019 ~ 1 star
This is my THIRD COMPLETION for this task
COMPLETION POSTTeam Book #8
1/25 Task - L is for Labor
Double Dare by R. L. Mathewson
Double DareQualifies: Tagged 5 times as cop
2/1/2019 - 4 stars
This is my Second Completion for this task
Completion PostenTeam Book #9
1/25 Date - L is for Labor
Listen to Me, Kristen Proby
Qualifies: Tagged restaurant twice, restaurant in precis...there are several bartender, waitress characters in this book
completed on 1/31 - 4 stars
My 2nd book
Date 7 - OO is for October
Read a book that has any edition published in October. Please list which edition qualifies your book, i.e. kindle edition, hardcover, mass-market paperback, audio, etc. The edition MUST be listed on GR. You do not have to read this edition, but your chosen book needs to have at least one edition published in October to qualify.
Remember books must be 90 pages and MPG romance!!
You have until Friday, February 8 @ Midnight US EST to post your completion(s).
Please ensure that your completion post conforms to message #2 of your team thread. If you complete more than one book for the date task, be sure to include that information in your completion post. Remember no discussion in your completion posts!
Ack, so sorry guys! When it rains it pours (literally)...found out earlier today, the hard way, that our roof has a leak. Could only patch it for now since it's STILL raining. Only just now have time to read.
That’s aweful! I hate when life gets in the way of my reading.I traveled yesterday...in Mexico away from the cold. I should have more time to read this week...we’ll see,
Week 7: O is for OctoberTeam Book #1
by Tara Sivecpages: 214
Read: 2/3/2019
Qualifier: Published October 16, 2018
Rated: 5 stars
First team completion
Week 7: O is for OctoberTeam Book #2
by Stacey KennedyQualifier: Published October 9, 2018
Rated: 4 stars
Second team completion
COMPLETION POST
Team Book #3
02/02 Task -O is for October
This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas
448 pages
Qualifies: eBook version, 1st edition, published Oct 20, 2012
02/04/2019 ~ 3 stars
This is my FIRST COMPLETION for this task
Team Book #3
02/02 Task -O is for October
This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas
448 pages
Qualifies: eBook version, 1st edition, published Oct 20, 2012
02/04/2019 ~ 3 stars
This is my FIRST COMPLETION for this task
Completion postTeam #4
2/2 - Date O is for October
Rogue's Honor, Brenda Hiatt
388 pgs
Qualifies: pub 10/20/2011
Finished 2/4
★★★★
My 1st Completion
Completion Post
Team Book #5
02/02 Task -O is for October
In Flight by RK Lilley
330 pages
Qualifies: Kindle edition published Oct 20, 2012
02/05/2019 ~ 3.5 stars
This is my 2ND COMPLETION for this task
Team Book #5
02/02 Task -O is for October
In Flight by RK Lilley
330 pages
Qualifies: Kindle edition published Oct 20, 2012
02/05/2019 ~ 3.5 stars
This is my 2ND COMPLETION for this task
Completion Post
Team Book #6
02/02 Task - O is for October
Royally Yours by Emma Chase
232 pages
Qualifies: eBook & Audio versions published Oct 30, 2018
02/05/2019 ~ 5 stars
THIRD COMPLETION for this task
Team Book #6
02/02 Task - O is for October
Royally Yours by Emma Chase
232 pages
Qualifies: eBook & Audio versions published Oct 30, 2018
02/05/2019 ~ 5 stars
THIRD COMPLETION for this task
02/02 Task - O is for OctoberThe Wrong Game by Kandi Steiner
Pages: 393
Qualifier: Published October 18, 2018
Read-2/6/2019
Rate: 4 stars
THIRD COMPLETION for this task
Completion post Team post #8
2/2 - Date O is for October
Sugar Free, Sawyer Bennett
258 pgs
Qualifies: pub Oct 11, 2016
Completed 2/6
★★★
My 2nd Completion
Completion PostTeam post #9
2/2 O is for October
Royally Yours
pages: 232 Read 2/6/2019
Qualifier: Published October 30, 2018
Rate: 5 stars
Fourth Completion for this task
Wasn't it great Pam?? I just loved Edward & Lenora! ❤
Cyndee wrote: "Wasn't it great Pam?? I just loved Edward & Lenora! ❤"It was wonderful. I was totally charmed by Edward for sure and Lenora was so very special. Certainly one of favorites for sure. So glad I saw you and Kat chatting about it.
Ack...I forgot to post my completion! Will be back in a minute; gotta get on the computer. (I hate trying to post links in comments on the app or mobile browser.)
Team Completion #10 Date Task: 02Feb2019 ~ O is for October (Read a book that has any edition published in October.)
Book/cover link: The Brokenhearted Necklace: Brokenhearted Boy by A.M. Snead
Pages: 134
How It Qualifies: Kindle Edition Published 18Oct2014
Dated Completed: 02Feb2019
Rating: 3 Stars
FIRST BOOK COMPLETED
Pam wrote: "Cyndee wrote: "Wasn't it great Pam?? I just loved Edward & Lenora! ❤"
It was wonderful. I was totally charmed by Edward for sure and Lenora was so very special. Certainly one of favorites for sure..."
For me, that series was one of those rare ones where each new books seemed to just get a little better and better than the previous.
It was wonderful. I was totally charmed by Edward for sure and Lenora was so very special. Certainly one of favorites for sure..."
For me, that series was one of those rare ones where each new books seemed to just get a little better and better than the previous.
Cyndee wrote: "Pam wrote: "Cyndee wrote: "Wasn't it great Pam?? I just loved Edward & Lenora! ❤"It was wonderful. I was totally charmed by Edward for sure and Lenora was so very special. Certainly one of favori..."
Totally agree!!
Pam wrote: "Completion PostTeam post #9
2/2 O is for October
Royally Yours
pages: 232 Read 2/6/2019
Qualifier: Published October 30, 2018
Rate: 5 stars
Fourth Completion for this task"
This one is on my list as well...I’ve enjoyed the series
Looks like everyone has checked in so we’re done for this week...I’m on the beach now but will plan to update everything later todayOur final date starts Saturday. Up next:
R is for Red - Read a book with a mostly red cover, more than 50%.
R is for Radio/Recite - Read a book with a MC who is an actor, singer or performer.
R is for Ranch - Read a book tagged as western or cowboy.
R is for Remedy - Read a book tagged with doctor, medical, illness or injury
Sarah wrote: "Team Completion #11 Date Task: 02Feb2019 ~ O is for October (Read a book that has any edition published in October.)
Book/cover link:

Pages: 416
How It Qua..."
Sarah, your second and third books are not MPG romance. It doesn't affect the roses for your team this week, but remember that for next week!
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L is for Labor
Read a book with a blue collar worker, either included in the précis or tagged with blue collar or a word/job that indicates blue collar.
Remember books must be 90 pages and MPG romance!!
You have until Friday, February 1 @ Midnight US EST to post your completion(s).
Please ensure that your completion post conforms to message #2 of your team thread. If you complete more than one book for the date task, be sure to include that information in your completion post. Remember no discussion in your completion posts!