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The BTC2 - Every Rose Has Its Porn (3)
ooh i've heard really good things about that one Cyndee! glad you liked it, adding it to my TBR.
Kristen wrote: "ooh i've heard really good things about that one Cyndee! glad you liked it, adding it to my TBR."
It's a steamy one! :)
It's a steamy one! :)
COMPLETION POST❤️ Date Task: Date 3 – C is for Consonant
❤️ Book link: Truth or Beard by Penny Reid
❤️ Page numbers with source: 390 pages (kindle edition, goodreads)
❤️ How book qualified: begins with T
❤️ Dated Completed with Rating: 7/19/19 - 5 stars
❤️ 6th completion for this task
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❤️ Date Task: Date 3 - C is for Consonant - Read a book with a title that begins with a consonant, disregarding any articles.
❤️ Book/cover link:Midnight Mass
❤️ Page numbers with source: Kindle Edition, 128 pages(Goodreads)
❤️ How book qualified: Starts with “M”
❤️ Dated Completed with Rating: 7/19/2019 - 3.5 stars
❤️ 5th completion for this task
❤️ Date Task: Date 3 - C is for Consonant - Read a book with a title that begins with a consonant, disregarding any articles.
❤️ Book/cover link:Midnight Mass
❤️ Page numbers with source: Kindle Edition, 128 pages(Goodreads)
❤️ How book qualified: Starts with “M”
❤️ Dated Completed with Rating: 7/19/2019 - 3.5 stars
❤️ 5th completion for this task
I've updated my tracking post (I do try to keep it pretty current all the time, actually). Let me know if I missed something.
Just about 3 hours left before the close of this Date. It's been a fun one!! Anyone else dreading the H choices? Lol
Just about 3 hours left before the close of this Date. It's been a fun one!! Anyone else dreading the H choices? Lol
Kristen wrote: "ugh i am so dreading the H choices."
It is definitely not going to be a 5 book week for me. HA!
It is definitely not going to be a 5 book week for me. HA!
Cyndee wrote: "Kristen wrote: "ugh i am so dreading the H choices."It is definitely not going to be a 5 book week for me. HA!"
lol same. *maybe* 3 or 4 if it is historical.. if it's any of the others, i'll be lucky to find 1 lol
Oh no not historical ugh. Not one of my favorites 😔
Completion Post❤️ Date Task: Date 3 - C is for Consonant - Read a book with a title that begins with a consonant, disregarding any articles.
Home Improvement
192 pages (goodreads)
Starts with h
Finished 19/7
⭐⭐⭐⭐
1st completion for this date
We're one book shy of one more rose if anyone has a last minute one that fits. :)
Here's what will qualify for the next Date:
Date 4 - H - Tasks: Breakdown of qualifications of possible tasks for Date 4.
Please remember that all tags/lists must qualify IN CONTEXT!! Links MUST be provided.
Don't make more work for yourself than necessary - if the qualifier is in the title or on the cover, use it! You don't have to go searching for tags to make it work. 😊 If the link you use for the book is the same you are using for the page count and edition - say so (see above edition or something similar)! That saves us all some steps. But please double check your links!
You may use separate editions of your Scavenger Hunt books to qualify for the different tasks. Links MUST be provided.
H is for History - Read a book set at least 50 years ago. Qualification from the GR main book page, précis, tag or list.
You need a book set in 1969 or earlier. If the GR main book page shows a date for the setting, use that - if that shows a date after 1969, the book will not qualify even if the book would otherwise qualify. If the book is tagged historical, that will qualify the book unless the GR main book page date indicates otherwise. Tags, lists and precis indicating specific periods in history, WWII for example, will be allowed as long as the period is over 50 years ago. Tags, lists or precis that include periods less that 50 years ago, i.e. '60s-70s', will not be acceptable.
H is for Horizontal -Read a book whose cover shows a person in a horizontal or reclined position.
The upper body/back of a person on the cover must be reclined over 45 degrees from upright to qualify.
H is for Handcuff - Read a book featuring a MC in law enforcement. Qualification from the title, précis, tags or lists.
The following words will qualify your book in title, precis, tags or lists: law enforcement, police (and expansions), cop, detective, sheriff, deputy, marshal, lawman, Texas Ranger, Mountie (CMP), constable, men in blue, SWAT, FBI, DEA. These must be in context!!
H is for Home - Read a book with a building that could be a home on the cover.
The cover needs to show a building - house, cottage, mansion, castle, high rise, etc. A barn, storefront, courthouse or police department, etc. will not be allowed as they are not homes. Hotels/motels will also not be allowed. Interior images will not be allowed.
Date 4 - H - Tasks: Breakdown of qualifications of possible tasks for Date 4.
Please remember that all tags/lists must qualify IN CONTEXT!! Links MUST be provided.
Don't make more work for yourself than necessary - if the qualifier is in the title or on the cover, use it! You don't have to go searching for tags to make it work. 😊 If the link you use for the book is the same you are using for the page count and edition - say so (see above edition or something similar)! That saves us all some steps. But please double check your links!
You may use separate editions of your Scavenger Hunt books to qualify for the different tasks. Links MUST be provided.
H is for History - Read a book set at least 50 years ago. Qualification from the GR main book page, précis, tag or list.
You need a book set in 1969 or earlier. If the GR main book page shows a date for the setting, use that - if that shows a date after 1969, the book will not qualify even if the book would otherwise qualify. If the book is tagged historical, that will qualify the book unless the GR main book page date indicates otherwise. Tags, lists and precis indicating specific periods in history, WWII for example, will be allowed as long as the period is over 50 years ago. Tags, lists or precis that include periods less that 50 years ago, i.e. '60s-70s', will not be acceptable.
H is for Horizontal -Read a book whose cover shows a person in a horizontal or reclined position.
The upper body/back of a person on the cover must be reclined over 45 degrees from upright to qualify.
H is for Handcuff - Read a book featuring a MC in law enforcement. Qualification from the title, précis, tags or lists.
The following words will qualify your book in title, precis, tags or lists: law enforcement, police (and expansions), cop, detective, sheriff, deputy, marshal, lawman, Texas Ranger, Mountie (CMP), constable, men in blue, SWAT, FBI, DEA. These must be in context!!
H is for Home - Read a book with a building that could be a home on the cover.
The cover needs to show a building - house, cottage, mansion, castle, high rise, etc. A barn, storefront, courthouse or police department, etc. will not be allowed as they are not homes. Hotels/motels will also not be allowed. Interior images will not be allowed.
Date 3 - C is for Consonant, is over! Anything posted/edited after this point will not count. If your completion is missing something - don't edit, repost a corrected completion.
Cyndee so for H we can read for any of the choices right? I hope I'm getting this correctly since I've been up in the air with this challenge. LOL
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Cyndee so for H we can read for any of the choices right? I hope I'm getting this correctly since I've been up in the air with this challenge. LOL"
No, I wish! It will be announced tonight at 6pm EST. The above is just the guidelines they will use to determine what would qualify, since there are always so many interpretations of the task.
No, I wish! It will be announced tonight at 6pm EST. The above is just the guidelines they will use to determine what would qualify, since there are always so many interpretations of the task.
Date 4 - H
H is for History
Read a book set at least 50 years ago. Qualification from the GR main book page, précis, tag or list.
You need a book set in 1969 or earlier. If the GR main book page shows a date for the setting, use that - if that shows a date after 1969, the book will not qualify even if the book would otherwise qualify. If the book is tagged historical, that will qualify the book unless the GR main book page date indicates otherwise. Tags, lists and precis indicating specific periods in history, WWII for example, will be allowed as long as the period is over 50 years ago. Tags, lists or precis that include periods less that 50 years ago, i.e. '60s-70s', will not be acceptable.
Remember books must be 90 pages and MPG Romance!!
You have until Friday, July 26 @ 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! Links are mandatory, if they are missing you will be asked to add them and REPOST.
H is for History
Read a book set at least 50 years ago. Qualification from the GR main book page, précis, tag or list.
You need a book set in 1969 or earlier. If the GR main book page shows a date for the setting, use that - if that shows a date after 1969, the book will not qualify even if the book would otherwise qualify. If the book is tagged historical, that will qualify the book unless the GR main book page date indicates otherwise. Tags, lists and precis indicating specific periods in history, WWII for example, will be allowed as long as the period is over 50 years ago. Tags, lists or precis that include periods less that 50 years ago, i.e. '60s-70s', will not be acceptable.
Remember books must be 90 pages and MPG Romance!!
You have until Friday, July 26 @ 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! Links are mandatory, if they are missing you will be asked to add them and REPOST.
yay! historical isn't my favourite, but it's the easiest (at least for the list of books i wanted to read before the end of the month lol)
Kristen wrote: "yay! historical isn't my favourite, but it's the easiest (at least for the list of books i wanted to read before the end of the month lol)"
Yay! Now if only Carmen was as excited about historical. LOL! I'll probably just binge the rest of the Bridgerton series that I haven't completed yet. :)
Yay! Now if only Carmen was as excited about historical. LOL! I'll probably just binge the rest of the Bridgerton series that I haven't completed yet. :)
Once Kat & Karen have tallied the totals from the last Date, they will eliminate Rose from our team. This means we will still be eligible for the Team Dating rose but someone would have to read an 'extra' book so the total remains 6.
This hasn't been an issue so far as we've always had plenty of extras, but just wanted to keep everyone informed. :)
This hasn't been an issue so far as we've always had plenty of extras, but just wanted to keep everyone informed. :)
Date 3 - C Rose Tally🌹 4 🌹
First Rose
Serial Dating Rose
Scavenger Hunt Rose - 2
Unfortunately, Rose has failed to complete the last two date tasks and has been eliminated.
MKat, will you double check our Scavenger Hunt Roses from Date 3? I thought Kristen got one and I got one. It looks like Kristen's (from the original Q&A post #659) was credited to Team #8 by mistake. Thanks!
COMPLETION POST❤️ Date Task: Date 4 – H is for History
❤️ Book link: London's Perfect Scoundrel by Suzanne Enoch
❤️ Page numbers with source: 372 pages (mass market paperback edition, goodreads)
❤️ How book qualified: tagged as historical - regency (1811-1820) on main page
❤️ Dated Completed with Rating: 7/22/19 - 3 stars
❤️ 1st completion for this task
I hope MKat sees that about my scavenger hunt rose :( should we post in one of the other threads so she's more likely to see it? i know it's only one rose, but still lol
Kristen wrote: "I hope MKat sees that about my scavenger hunt rose :( should we post in one of the other threads so she's more likely to see it? i know it's only one rose, but still lol"
I'll post it in the Q&A thread...
I'll post it in the Q&A thread...
Those SH roses are too much work to have it not earned. LOL!
Cyndee wrote: "Kristen wrote: "yay! historical isn't my favourite, but it's the easiest (at least for the list of books i wanted to read before the end of the month lol)"Yay! Now if only Carmen was as excited a..."
Ugh, not my fave. LOL
Sorry for not popping in sooner. We had a bad storm which knocked our wifi out :(
ok so I'll have to see what I have but I think a friend recommended a book so I'll see if it works.
Date 3 - C Rose Tally🌹 4 🌹
First Rose
Serial Dating Rose
Scavenger Hunt Rose - 2
This is the updated correct tally! So sorry for the error! 🤦🏻♀️ Thank you for pointing it out. And thanks for posting in the other thread too, I was going to get through the team threads today, but that was quicker. I try to stay current on the Q&A thread so I can answer questions as soon as possible so people can get on with the reading.
COMPLETION POST❤️ Date Task: Date 4 – H is for History
❤️ Book link: Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean
❤️ Page numbers with source: 400 pages (kindle edition, goodreads)
❤️ How book qualified: tagged as historical romance on main page
❤️ Dated Completed with Rating: 7/23/19 - 4 stars
❤️ 2nd completion for this task
MountainKat wrote: "Date 3 - C Rose Tally
🌹 4 🌹
First Rose
Serial Dating Rose
Scavenger Hunt Rose - 2
This is the updated correct tally! So sorry for the error! 🤦🏻♀️ Thank you for pointing it out. And thanks for po..."
Thanks Kat! 90% of those SH roses were team 8 anyway so it was an honest mistake. LOL!
🌹 4 🌹
First Rose
Serial Dating Rose
Scavenger Hunt Rose - 2
This is the updated correct tally! So sorry for the error! 🤦🏻♀️ Thank you for pointing it out. And thanks for po..."
Thanks Kat! 90% of those SH roses were team 8 anyway so it was an honest mistake. LOL!
Kristen wrote: "COMPLETION POST
❤️ Date Task: Date 4 – H is for History
❤️ Book link: Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean
❤️ Page num..."
I keep seeing this one pop up on my home page here as a recommendation and with friends commenting on reviews of it. And in the Meet & Greet, LOTS of people had Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake on their selection lists. I've never read anything of hers. Might have to check her stuff out.
❤️ Date Task: Date 4 – H is for History
❤️ Book link: Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean
❤️ Page num..."
I keep seeing this one pop up on my home page here as a recommendation and with friends commenting on reviews of it. And in the Meet & Greet, LOTS of people had Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake on their selection lists. I've never read anything of hers. Might have to check her stuff out.
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Cyndee wrote: "Kristen wrote: "yay! historical isn't my favourite, but it's the easiest (at least for the list of books i wanted to read before the end of the month lol)"
Yay! Now if only Carmen w..."
No Wifi?! Noooooooo!
Yay! Now if only Carmen w..."
No Wifi?! Noooooooo!
Kristen wrote: "COMPLETION POST❤️ Date Task: Date 4 – H is for History
❤️ Book link: Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean
❤️ Page num..."
I have this one planned soon - glad to see you liked it!
Cyndee, Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake was my first by this author - I thought it was quite good and not your usual HR. I really like her heroines, but her heroes are pretty awesome too!
I agree with MKat, Cyndee. It's been a couple of years since I read that one, I think, but I don't think I have ever disliked a Sarah Maclean book!
Kristen wrote: "I agree with MKat, Cyndee. It's been a couple of years since I read that one, I think, but I don't think I have ever disliked a Sarah Maclean book!"
I usually shy away from the HRs for some reason but I've added that one to test the Sarah MacLean waters. :)
I usually shy away from the HRs for some reason but I've added that one to test the Sarah MacLean waters. :)
I totally get it - I used to be all about HRs, then I didn't read them for a few years, now I sprinkle them in between everything else. I used to *hate* contemporary romance. it's funny how our tastes change lol
UGH! Real life has me so far behind in what I want/need to read this week! I will have one done by the deadline, but sadly, only one this week. :(
Cyndee wrote: "☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Cyndee wrote: "Kristen wrote: "yay! historical isn't my favourite, but it's the easiest (at least for the list of books i wanted to read before the en..."It was terrible. No GR! Lol
I should be done with my 1st book today. I'm going to try and get another done.
Cyndee wrote: "UGH! Real life has me so far behind in what I want/need to read this week! I will have one done by the deadline, but sadly, only one this week. :("Totally get it. RL can be sneaky that way.
Tina "IRead2Escape" wrote: "COMPLETION POST❤️ Date Task: Date 4 - H is for Home - Read a book with a building that could be a home on the cover.
❤️ Book/cover link: The Gamble by [author:Kristen Ashley|29580..."
The task this week is H is for Historical, not Home. This book does not qualify.
MountainKat wrote: "Tina "IRead2Escape" wrote: "COMPLETION POST❤️ Date Task: Date 4 - H is for Home - Read a book with a building that could be a home on the cover.
❤️ Book/cover link: The Gamble by ..."
Oops. Misread. Np. I'll have a historical done by tomorrow. I deleted my entry so as not to confuse anyone. Thanks so much for the heads up.
Tina "IRead2Escape" wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Tina "IRead2Escape" wrote: "COMPLETION POST
❤️ Date Task: Date 4 - H is for Home - Read a book with a building that could be a home on the cover.
❤️ Book/cover link: [book:The ..."
Oh no! I'm glad you have another. And I'm glad your mistake was made on such a great book. ;) Colorado Mountain and The 'Burg are my fav KA series so far.
❤️ Date Task: Date 4 - H is for Home - Read a book with a building that could be a home on the cover.
❤️ Book/cover link: [book:The ..."
Oh no! I'm glad you have another. And I'm glad your mistake was made on such a great book. ;) Colorado Mountain and The 'Burg are my fav KA series so far.
Cyndee wrote: "Tina "IRead2Escape" wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Tina "IRead2Escape" wrote: "COMPLETION POST❤️ Date Task: Date 4 - H is for Home - Read a book with a building that could be a home on the cover.
❤️..."
I love them! I do a re-read at least once a year.
In the future, please don't delete your posts - I totally understand not wanting to add to the confusion with the wrong task, but it can mess with our tracking. Just strike through the text instead of deleting. 😊
MountainKat wrote: "In the future, please don't delete your posts - I totally understand not wanting to add to the confusion with the wrong task, but it can mess with our tracking. Just strike through the text instead..."Oh crap. I'm so sorry. Would you rather me add it back?
oh the colorado mountain series is SO GOOD. lady luck is one of my all time faves, i'm due for a full series re-read soon..
Tina "IRead2Escape" wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "In the future, please don't delete your posts - I totally understand not wanting to add to the confusion with the wrong task, but it can mess with our tracking. Just strike thro..."No, it's fine - just for future reference. 😊
COMPLETION POST❤️ Date Task: Date 4 – H is for History
❤️ Book link: The Lady in the Coppergate Tower by Nancy Campbell Allen
❤️ Page numbers with source: 368 pages (kindle edition, goodreads)
❤️ How book qualified: tagged as historical romance
❤️ Dated Completed with Rating: 7/25/19 - 4 stars
❤️ 3rd completion for this task
Completion Post ❤️ Date Task: Date 4 – H is for History
❤️ Book link: The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
❤️ Page numbers with source: 384 pages (paperback, goodreads)
❤️ How book qualified: tagged as historical romance & Précis: Can there be any greater challenge to London’s Ambitious Mamas than an unmarried duke?
—Lady Whistledown’s Society Papers, April 1813
❤️ Dated Completed with Rating: 7/25/19 - 5 stars
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❤️ Date Task: Date 3 - C is for Consonant - Read a book with a title that begins with a consonant, disregarding any articles
❤️ Book/cover link: [book:B..."
Lol. Nope. Mistyped it. Corrected now.