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Completion Post - Week 11: Spot 86
Max by Sawyer Bennett
Read: 11/12/19
How it qualifies: #6 in Cold Fury Hockey series
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Max is the new first string goalie for the Carolina Cold Fury professional hockey team. One night while grabbing snacks at a convenience store, he meets Julianne who is working the register and is instantly taken with her (and of course she has no idea who he is). But Jules life has recently gotten a lot more difficult. She is now raising her sister's 3 small kids after losing their mom to cancer, necessitating her to work 2 jobs and struggle with child care issues as well as the normal craziness that comes with feeding, clothing, disciplining, and loving her nieces and nephews. I enjoyed this installment in the series so much better than the last one. Max does a great job helping her take care of the kids, embrace her strengths, and see the value in making herself a priority. While she initially does a great job handling the attention that comes from being a celebrity's girlfriend, Jules soon falls victim to those who say she's just a golddigger looking for an easy life for her and the kids when all she's done her all to take care of them on her own.
Max is a supremely likable guy...not a player/manwhore, no fear of commitment, not afraid to show emotion with anyone, honest, understanding and supportive of Jules. Just an all around amazing book boyfriend. While some might consider Jules a whiny martyr type, I think she's more someone who wears her heart on her sleeve and sees value in doing for others, even if it is to her own determent, wants to make sure she isn't taking advantage of the kindness of others, and wants nothing more than to provide a good life for the kids and feel she is capable of doing it on her own. Just a sweet, low-drama, sports romance.
Max by Sawyer Bennett
Read: 11/12/19
How it qualifies: #6 in Cold Fury Hockey series
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Max is the new first string goalie for the Carolina Cold Fury professional hockey team. One night while grabbing snacks at a convenience store, he meets Julianne who is working the register and is instantly taken with her (and of course she has no idea who he is). But Jules life has recently gotten a lot more difficult. She is now raising her sister's 3 small kids after losing their mom to cancer, necessitating her to work 2 jobs and struggle with child care issues as well as the normal craziness that comes with feeding, clothing, disciplining, and loving her nieces and nephews. I enjoyed this installment in the series so much better than the last one. Max does a great job helping her take care of the kids, embrace her strengths, and see the value in making herself a priority. While she initially does a great job handling the attention that comes from being a celebrity's girlfriend, Jules soon falls victim to those who say she's just a golddigger looking for an easy life for her and the kids when all she's done her all to take care of them on her own.
Max is a supremely likable guy...not a player/manwhore, no fear of commitment, not afraid to show emotion with anyone, honest, understanding and supportive of Jules. Just an all around amazing book boyfriend. While some might consider Jules a whiny martyr type, I think she's more someone who wears her heart on her sleeve and sees value in doing for others, even if it is to her own determent, wants to make sure she isn't taking advantage of the kindness of others, and wants nothing more than to provide a good life for the kids and feel she is capable of doing it on her own. Just a sweet, low-drama, sports romance.
Completion PostWeek 11: Spot 86
A Savage Place by Robert B. Parker
How it Fits: Spenser #8
Pages: 192
Finished: 11/13/19
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I'm not entirely sure on this entry in the series. There were parts that I liked and parts that I really didn't. I could have done without the way-too-many descriptions about LA, restaurants, streets, what they were eating, etc. That could have been cut out completely for me. And I won't even talk about how ridiculous the ending was - like Spenser was really going to be able to just walk out of there unscathed after the stunt he pulled.... not very believable to me. However, the rest of the book was enjoyable and I will continue on with this series. This particular installment just won't be a favorite of mine.
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Several teams (including us!) have the chance to go past 100 tomorrow with the use of their bonus points. The first team that has all their books read and reviews posted for a spot above 100 wins the game.
With 6 bonus points at our disposal, we'll need to roll 9 or higher for a chance to win - so keep your fingers crossed! :D
To expedite matters in case we're lucky with the dice it might be a good idea for everyone to already have a standalone or #1 book picked out (preferably a short one that'll be a quick read). :)
Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to pick out a book now just in case. Fingers crossed on a lucky roll.
I'll pick out a couple options tonight! I will be finishing my book tonight. I know it doesn't usually take me nearly this long. It's been a long week but I'll make sure next week is much better.
Week 11 completion postBonus points earned: 1 (Denise started and finished a series during the challenge)
Reviews posted: 6
Spot: 86
Beth: Review
Cyndee: Review
Denise: Review
Diane: Review
Logan: Review
Suzanne: Review
Tara: Review
Got mine downloaded and ready to go!
Completion postWeek 11: Spot 86
Book: Game On
Author: Kelly Jamieson
Date read: 11/14
Pages: 250
How it fits: Aces Hockey #8
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I really enjoy this series and these characters. These two were funny and real, or as real as a fake relationship turned real without them knowing can be.
I admit, I am sucker for this trope and she did it very well. I can't wait to go back to the beginning of the series and meet the side characters from the very beginning.
Team 7: 7 Deadly ReadersWeek 11: Reviews
Bonus points earned this week: 2
Previous spot: 86
Rolled: 6 & 4
New roll: 96+ 6 bonus points: 102
Just getting my check in post ready for tomorrow so I can just copy & paste it and then I can spend the morning before work reading
Week 12 completion postBonus points earned:
Reviews posted:
Spot:
Beth: Review
Cyndee: Review
Denise: Review
Diane: Review
Logan: Review
Suzanne: Review
Tara: Review
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Bonus points earned: 1 (Denise started and finished a series during the challenge)"
Don't forget to claim the no alternates bonus too! :)
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Rolled 10 (6+4), plus our 6 bonus points that puts us on spot 102. Alternate: Cover: Brown
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I have to go to work soon but I'm going to actually take a lunch break today so I can read :p And I have the kindle app on my phone so if I get a moment between residents, I'll try to get some reading in. Unfortunately I usually don't have time for it, but might make an exception today
Selection Post -
Week 12 - Spot 102
His Lucky Penny by L.L. Meyer
Qualifies: The Penny Books #1
Pages: 347
Week 12 - Spot 102
His Lucky Penny by L.L. Meyer
Qualifies: The Penny Books #1
Pages: 347
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Spot: 102
Book: 96 Hours by Georgia Beers
Qualification: Standalone
Pages: 272
Finished: 15 Nov 2019
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
Workaholic Erica is flying home after a disastrous business trip to London. Carefree Abby is on the way to visit her mother before heading off on her next adventure. But the date is 11 September 2001, and when US airspace is closed off due to the terror attacks, the plane meant to carry them to New York becomes one of dozens diverted to the small town of Gander in Canada. Stuck in a strange limbo for the next four days and overwhelmed both by the horror at what is happening at home and the incredible warmth and generosity with which they're received by their unexpected hosts, the passengers begin to form lasting friendships in their shared experience - and perhaps more.
A surprisingly sweet and heartwarming read given the backdrop. I enjoyed both the romance and the underlying story of people coming together and strong bonds formed between strangers in a time of crisis. Sure, there were occasional moments when I wanted to smack either of the protagonists and tell them to get their act together, but for the most part, I really liked this novel.
Completion post week 12Spot 102
Book: How to Survive a Horror Movie
Date Read 11/15/19
Qualification: stand alone
Pages 175. **edited to correct
Rating 5 stars
Review: I laughed so many times as I read this book. The author makes fun of every horror movie trope, and the delivery is great. I dont even watch many horror movies, but it was still hilarious.
Completion PostSpot 102
Save the Date
Pages: 153
Qualification: Standalone
Finished: 11/15/19
Rating: 3 stars
Review: Too short! Maybe I’m being too harsh and more story would have just gotten away from the quick weekend hookup feel, but I wanted more time with them to see how they got to 6 months later. After the weekend the story jumps us forward and I felt like it would be perfect to see them struggle through the long distance thing for a bit as they feel each other out. But it was still cute and fun, and very sweet.
Selection Post: Week 12 - Spot 102
Gone With The Ghost by Erin McCarthy
how it fits: book 1 of Murder by Design series
pgs: 174
I'm about 60% finished, but have plans tonight so don't know if I will get to finish before the morning.
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Thanks everyone for a great game, and Beth for being a great captain! I had a lot of fun with you guys. :)
We definitely did! Y’all played awesome and thank you for letting me be captain! Hope to see everyone around in other challenges :D
Congrats on a game well played, y'all. I seriously thought you guys had it in the bag. Almost all the team 1 players were in the USA and I figured with more of your players in other time zones you'd have a real lead on us. Have to say that yesterday my hubby commented on "are you going to just read ALL DAY!"
We played a great game team! Thank you Beth and Denise for being so awesome!! That was the most fun round yet for me.
Ack! I was just coming to post my completion. :/
Thanks for letting me tag along here at the end team! What a fun challenge! Looking forward to doing this one again.
Thanks for letting me tag along here at the end team! What a fun challenge! Looking forward to doing this one again.
Me too Cyndee...Oh well it was a fun game and a great team! Looking forward to next year!
I had a wonderful time reading with you ladies! This has definitely been the best round of this game I've played!
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Cookies and Clairvoyance by Bailey Cates
pgs:
finished: 11/10/19
How it qualifies: Magical Bakery Mystery #8
rating: 4 stars
review: Katie is dealing with a home remodel and planning her wedding when she gets drawn into a murder case to help a friend. Katie's father is visiting and it is great getting to know him. I really like the circle of witches in this series as they are all different and all have interesting familiars. This was a good mystery and (view spoiler)[Katie losing her powers was a punch in the gut. I'm glad they managed to save them, but hope they find Connell in the next book (hide spoiler)]