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Apr 23, 2019 10:28AM
I'm sorry Jane for my error in previous selection and I hope that this one is fine
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Himanshi wrote: "I'm sorry Jane for my error in previous selection and I hope that this one is fine"Looks good - option 2 is always a great fall back :D
Completion PostWeek # 7
Bookcover/link: Maelstrom
Rating (1-5): 4 stars
Review:
It was nice to get back to Widdershins and see how things are going for Whyborne and Griffin. I'll admit there were a lot of elements that I saw coming early on in the story and then wondered that none of the characters picked up on the clues. (view spoiler) It will be interesting to see how things continue to progress with the connections to Widdershins and the magic in future stories.
I will have my book review up tomorrow for week 7.
Completion PostWeek #6
Magic Bitesby Ilona Andrews
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: This was a re-read for me. I read it the first time in a group challenge 4 years ago and I'm surprised at how much I forgot about it. I really like Kate. She's totally kick-butt and super sarcastic. The relationship between her and Curran, the Lord of the Beasts, is very interesting and I'm looking forward to reading more and see where it goes. Kate's lineage is a mystery and I'm so curious as to who her father was. I like the world building as well. I can't wait to move to book 2.
I'm a little behind on my reading this week. My mom has open heart surgery in a week and we've had so many doctor's appointments the last two weeks. I'll try to catch up but I won't know how much reading I'll get done next week.
Christina T wrote: "I'm a little behind on my reading this week. My mom has open heart surgery in a week and we've had so many doctor's appointments the last two weeks. I'll try to catch up but I won't know how much r..."Focus on your mom (and yourself). I hope everything goes well.
Don't forget, there is a pass option if you want to use it this week.
Week 8Option 1
2. Read a book with a 'servant' as the MC from one of the following lists:
Servant Heroes/Heroines in Romance
Helping Hand Romances
Nanny Governess Romances
Manny MM
Best Gay Slaves
Romance novel leads who were slaves
You must select from one of the lists. Please quote the list and page number where the title is found. A link would be even better!
Option 2
Book chosen from a team member's shelf that was read on the date below or more recently and rated at least 3 stars.
Key Date: October 26, 2018
Please ensure you follow the format shown in msg 3 of your team threads. when you post your selection and completion posts.
Selection PostWeek #8
Bookcover/link: Daddy, Daddy, and Me
Page numbers: 162
How the book qualifies: #4 on Manny [MM] list
Week #7Bookcover/link Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Rating (1-5) 5 stars
Review:
After all 5 years of reading it. It still test the hands of time. I got the chance to notice things I didn't before like the Dursley were mean to Harry but I think they care for him a tiny bit but were mainly scared of magic. I also notice how the teachers of the school did't really do anything about the troll. You would think a school of magic teachers would act better.
Selection PostWeek #8
Running Wildby Linda Howard
Pages: 400
How the book qualifies: Helping Hands Romances#9
Thanks Miriam....I went ahead and picked a book for the week but I'm curious if anyone else would need the pass this week. If no one should need it I might change my choice to the pass come Thursday. As long as it's declared before the next one is called it is ok right?
Completion PostWeek #7
Mine to TakeRating: 3 stars
Review: To be completely honest I'd have given this book 2 stars but since I'm a sucker for happy endings and this book, despite its inability to keep my interest, had a sweet and happy ending, so 1 extra star for that!
Christina T wrote: "Thanks Miriam....I went ahead and picked a book for the week but I'm curious if anyone else would need the pass this week. If no one should need it I might change my choice to the pass come Thursda..."Yep, you can change option or book as long as it's before the next call. Just make sure you make a new post, don't just edit the previous selection post (updates don't trigger the notifications, only new posts do).
Week #8Bookcover/link
Page numbers: 369
How the book qualifies - https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1... Servant Heroes/Heroines Page 1 #46
Week 8 Selection PostOption 1: Servant
Knot The Manny by Liam Kingsley
Pages: 151
Qualification: #39 on Manny MM List.
Week 8 Completion Post
Knot The Manny by Liam Kingsley
Pages: 151
Read: 4/28/19
Rating: ★★★
This was better than I was expecting. Just a short little story of a man still grieving for his wife and the nanny who it turns out is his fated mated. Nothing too deep but still completely entertaining.
Week #8Bookcover/link
Rating (1-5) 4
Review
I didn't think I would love this book so much. I enjoyed the main story where is said did't matter if you were black or white skin born during that time in America history. You were a slave if you were bought or had a debt to that family. It really open my eyes to the issues that slavery brought to not just america and other countrty. It also showed there was kind people and mean people.
I am putting this book on my reread shelf.
Selection PostWeek #8
Wrecking BallAuthor: P. Dangelico
Pages: 311
Qualification: #52 on https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...
Completion Post Week #7
Dirty Little Secret by Jennifer Ryan
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This is the second book I've read by Jennifer Ryan and I'm totally a fan. I love her writing. With this book I really enjoyed it on one hand but then the love part moved too quickly for me. Noah's undying adoration of Roxy got a bit nauseating. The surprise suspense aspect late in the book was nice but too bad it was short lived. The one thing I can say about this book and the other Ryan book I read, she has a way of making you completely feel for her characters. Roxy is amazing and I can't wait to read more about her sisters at the Wild Rose Ranch.
Week 8 Completion PostOption 1: Servant
Concubine
4.5 stars! I loved Kael and Taren! The world was well built, the sex hot and Kael's submission was fierce.
I enjoy the slave story line when the master strong but kind and the slave becomes willing and this fit the bill. Enough force and coercion to be dubious but enough leeway that you know it isn't non con.
Completion PostWeek #8
Wrecking BallRating: 3.5 stars
Review: If I ignore the fact that there were a few errors in the writing and that the book seemed a bit far fetched to me, I guess then it'd be an okay book, well more than okay but still not great. Despite all of that I loved the characters of this book. I can't even point out one character of this book that I didn't like, except for Cal's ex wife, but since she was in the book just for one short scene so I don't think that counts. I especially loved Cal. When he was first introduced I kind of wanted to punch him but then he grew up on me and his past struggles made me admire him. And I adored our little Sam, I was bummed to not see him in the epilogue.
“There are moments in life where you don’t get a do-over, where the true nature of your character is revealed. You either step up to the plate or lose your chance forever. These moments shape a life. These moments earn you the right to say to yourself ‘at least I got the important stuff right.”
Week 9Option 1
15. Read a book where the word 'friend' or 'friends' is included in the GR book's summary/precis. Expansions on 'friend' is acceptable, eg friendship, friend-with-benefits, boyfriend, girlfriend.
To show how it qualifies, please quote the relevant sentence from the book's main page on goodreads.
Option 2
Book chosen from a team member's shelf that was read on the date below or more recently and rated at least 3 stars.
Key Date: October 26, 2018
Please ensure you follow the format shown in msg 3 of your team threads. when you post your selection and completion posts.
Week 9 Selection PostOption 1: 'Friend' in precis
Kiss Me, Daddy by Quinn Ward
Pages: 229
Qualification: Precis "one of his best friends, and a great job"
Week # 9Bookcover/link
Pages: 766
How the book qualifies - " His best friends Ron and Hermione has been very secretive all summer"
Week #9
Texas Trouble by Gerry Bartlett
Pages: Because it isn't released until 6/4/19 GR doesn't have much yet on it. Amazon lists the paperback version as 218.
Qualification: Precis "Scarlett Hall followed a job and a friend to Texas..."
Week 9 Selection post
Any Old Diamonds
320 pges
Qualification: "he'll pose as a Society gentleman and become Alec's new best friend."
Week 9 Completion PostOption 1: 'Friend' in precis
Kiss Me, Daddy by Quinn Ward
Read: 5/4/19
Rating: ★★★★
This one was a surprise for me. It's a new author and I never know what to expect. The writing was well done and the story sweet. I'm realizing I kind of like the daddy kink when it doesn't go too overboard...okay, even when it does. Whatever, I like it. This one had a bit of insta-love but we didn't get into the real sex until later in the book so it worked. Great start to a series. I'm sure I'll read the next one.
Week #8Bookcover/link: Daddy, Daddy, and Me
Rating (1-5): 4 stars
Review: I thought this was a really sweet story at the core. There was certainly some drama with Jeff's ex, and sadness over Beth's death (especially dealing with Robin). But the kids were adorable, and managed to be a key part of the story without overtaking everything. I thought Donny and Jeff worked well together (almost a little too sweet, but it worked in the story).
Selection PostWeek #9
Bookcover/link: The Mage on the Hill
Page numbers: 194
Name of the team-member, their star rating, the date they read the book:
Teresa, 5 stars, April 11, 2019
Selection PostWeek #9
Forever MineAuthor: Elizabeth Reyes
Pages: 334
Qualification: "Sarah’s best friend Sydney is not a girl."
Completion PostWeek#8
Running Wildby Linda Howard
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: A really great contemporary romance with ok romantic suspense elements.
The Good, The Bad, and Everything Else: So what I really loved about this book was the honest romance that took it's time to blossom between Zeke and Carlin. Both Zeke's and Carlin's characters are pretty great and their banter between each other and with the secondary characters were highlights of the story. I did like the suspense aspect of the story but wish it would have more prominent in the middle of the story. The book started out so good with Carlin's stalker hunting her down. The climax of that plot thread was really well done as well. The middle lacked much in the way of the suspense. However, the good romance that built throughout the middle almost made up for it.
In a Nutshell: I really liked this book a lot and wish there was a second book already out in the series. Not sure when there will be a second book in the Battle Ridge series but since it's been so many years since the first one came out a new one doesn't look like it's coming, unfortunately.
Week 9 Completion post
Any Old Diamonds
Review:
5 stars
Smashing
I loved this tail of murder and theft. I really liked Alec and felt the character grew while staying true to himself; Same with Jerry. I loved them together; There’s some delicious power exchange in the bedroom.
The settings were great and I loved seeing Susan all grown up. There are a few unexpected twists that added to the delight of the book.
I’m definitely looking forward to more in this series.
Week 10Option 1
11. Read a book with two 1s in the publication date. Eg Oct 1, 2017. (Do not convert the month to numbers.)
To show how it qualifies, please specify the publication date.
Option 2
Book chosen from a team member's shelf that was read on the date below or more recently and rated at least 3 stars.
Key Date: November 2, 2018
Please ensure you follow the format shown in msg 3 of your team threads. when you post your selection and completion posts.
REMINDERNext week is the last week. That week is essentially a read-off to see which team can complete first. It is best to finish all week 1-10 completions before the week 11 task call.
Also, for the Option #2. You would not pick a book from one of your teammates, but rather from a team we are assigned to pick from at the week 11 task call.
If you have any questions, ask early (as in now) so we can get answers before the last round.
Remaining Categories
6. Read a book involving mistaken identity or working undercover from one of the following lists:
Mistaken/hidden identity romance
Hide in plain sight romance
Gay romance with MC undercover
Best gay assassins/spies
Spy romance
Princess in Disguise
Click link above for list links
9. Read a book published in December of any year.
10. Read a book where the MC travels (or has travelled) to another city, state or country. Must be in the precis or tagged appropriately. Eg Heading home for a visit/to live or two (or more) locations mentioned in the precis will work. Past tense of 'coming back' from another location will work.
13. Read a book with a MPG of either Historical or Science Fiction.
14. Read a book on the RRRC's (this group) 'Romance' shelf. It must be on this shelf ~ other shelves with 'romance' in the title will not count.
If you wish to ensure a book fits, add book to this shelf if you KNOW that the book is 'romance'. MPG Romance would be sufficient to qualify.
Week 10 Selection PostTwo 1's in Pub Date
Keeping Sweets by Cate Ashwood
Pages: 206
Qualification: Published March 11, 2013
Week 10 Selection PostTwo 1's in Pub Date
Zero Hour by Jordan Castillo Price
Pages: 263
Qualification: Published June 2011
Week # 9Bookcover/link
Rating (1-5) 3
Review
Rereading this book show me I was not wrong about this being the worst book in the series. I enjoy the part of George and Fred getting their joke shop off and running. I found Harry potter quite a whiner in this book. I like the fact that J. K. Rowling showed the Black's family tree which show that their are good normal wizards in a tree full of rotten apples. I really wish the book flowed better.
Week #10Bookcover/link
Page numbers 512
How the book qualifies - Published July, 18/2017
Selection PostWeek#10
The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver
Pages: 400
How the book qualifies: Published May 14, 2019
Week 10 Completion PostTwo 1's in Pub Date
Keeping Sweets by Cate Ashwood
Read: 5/11/19
Rating: ★★★★★
This reminded me of "More Than Make-Believe" which is one of my all time favorite books so that can only be a good thing for me. Really hot, intense, "need you now" smexing with that possessive thing going on. Very nice! A bit angsty, made me weepy, another plus. All in all just about a perfect read for me.
I've got a few books I need to read this week that work, so I'll post a selection when I figure out which one I'm going to finish before Friday
Completion PostWeek #9
Bookcover/link: The Mage on the Hill
Rating (1-5): 4.5 stars
Review:
This was an unique story in the setup of the magic interpretation with the different arcana corresponding to the periodic table (granted an older version). I thought the way outcasts are treated by the guilds was cruel, especially the unplaceables like Toby. Toby had such a great attitude through the whole book, he fights for the chance to keep living. I liked the way Toby helped bring Darius out of his depression and gave him something to focus on.
I'm looking forward to seeing how their story will continue in the series.
Selection PostWeek #10
Bookcover/link: The Omega's Alpha Manny
Page numbers: 178
How the book qualifies: Published May 11, 2019
Completion PostWeek #10
Bookcover/link: The Omega's Alpha Manny
Rating (1-5): 3.5 stars
Review:
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I thought was a sweet story, but I did find the plot a bit predictable. There was some tension over the loss of Ronnie's previous Alpha, but it didn't become too big of an issue in the story. Also some issue with Ronnie being Zave's employer, but the story doesn't dwell too long on that potential problem. Zave and Ronnie had known each other in college, so this was a bit of a second chance story, but it didn't rely too heavily on who they were to build a connection. Mae and Maddie were sweet characters and I think added a nice element to the story.
I chose a non-romance book for week 10. Is it ok to read it anyway?Also, just curious about Samantha's book. Not to be a busybody but I'd hate for her to read it for this challege and it not work. The challenge specifically says not to convert months to numbers is all. Sorry would have mentioned it earlier but didn't notice the pub date.
Completion PostWeek #9
Texas Troubleby Gerry Bartlett
Rating 2.5 Stars
Review: I pretty much disliked this book. The suspense wasn't up to snuff and there were too many bad guys and too many storylines to really build up the suspense properly. The characters of Scarlett and Ethan had amazing chemistry and I enjoyed watching them work together too. There just were too many "Really?!?!" moments for me to take this book seriously. When Ethan and pretty much every other Scarlett protector talked about keeping her safe they all were talking about wishing the bad guy would come around because they all carry guns and needed the target practice. ugh.
Christina T wrote: "I chose a non-romance book for week 10. Is it ok to read it anyway?Also, just curious about Samantha's book. Not to be a busybody but I'd hate for her to read it for this challege and it not work...."
I sent her a message about it a few days ago.
Selection PostWeek #10
Archangel's LegionAuthor: Nalini Singh
Pages: 334
Qualification: Published October 31st 2013
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