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PtP - You Had Me At Helios (3)
Completion PostWeek 2
Option 1
Kiss of Vengeance by S. Young
Pages: 400 (GR)
Qualification: #177 on Villains Need Love Too
Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
There's nothing as delicious as an immortal contemplating their mortality.
Edward may have first peaked my appetite for it in Twilight, but Fionn has satisfied it (for now) in Kiss of Vengeance. Particularly in a time of self-isolation & social distancing, Rose & Fionn's travels through Europe - Fae First Class, of course - also sated another craving: my wanderlust.
Absolutely ravenous for the two (two?) remaining books in the series (view spoiler).
CW: for mentions and depictions of sexual slavery, attempted sexual assault, capture & torture, and betrayal & manipulation
Completion post week 1
288 pages
Rating: 4 stars
Finished 3/15/20
Rating: I enjoyed this book. The characters were witty and I enjoyed the banter between them.
Week 2 completion post
164 pages
Finished 3/17/20
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I love this book. Not much plot, but its nice to see someone grow and come out of their shell. I will read more in this series.
Milica wrote: "Completion postWeek #2
Road of No Return: Hounds of Valhalla MC
Author: K.A. Merikan
Rating: ⭐️
..."
I avoid this author like CV19!! Only read one book, but that was it for me...
Looks like we are in pretty good shape! Wveryone has last weeks book complete, and this week Himanshi and I are the only ones not finished. I'm going to finish my book today and will post shortly.I'll post the new task once I'm notified it's available.
Here is the challenge for week 3:Week 3
Option 1:
9. Heat wave - read a book with 300pp or more (30 Celcius or more)
pp = pages
Option 2:
Key date - 20 September 2019
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.
Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.
In addition, per Jane
Recognising the crappy week we are having all over the world I am relaxing a couple of rules for 3 days.
* Members who are yet to post their selections for week 2 have 3 more days to get them in.
* Members who wish to change their selections for week 2 have 3 more days to change their book.
Completion Post - Week 2No Judgments by Meg Cabot
Pages: 384
How it qualifies - # 19 on Heroines Who Dye Their Hair Crazy Colors (Blue, Pink, Green, Purple, etc.)
Read: 3/20/20
4 stars
I enjoyed this as much the 2nd time as I did the first. Maybe it's that the lead character is a dog lover, or maybe that I love the idea of dating a property brother type, but it was totally enjoyable. After a hurricane, the 2 lead characters go on a journey to help pets left behind on their small island in the Florida keys. There are great characters with fun personalities, in an original environment in this easy to read romantic chick lit.
Completion PostWeek #2
The Sweetest OblivionRating: 5 stars
Review: I read this book in January this year and this was my first re-read of it and so far The Sweetest Oblivion remains my favorite book of 2020. This is a mafia romance book but I felt like there was more romance than mafia action in it but despite that, I absolutely adored this book and I definitely loved Elena's family, especially her sister. She was kind of strange but also very funny. I wish we can get to read her book too!
Selection PostWeek #3
The ProfessionalAuthor: Kresley Cole
Pages: 400
Qualification: More than 300 pages
Jane (PS) wrote: I avoid this author like CV19!! Only read one book, but that was it for me...""Totally agree!
Selection PostWeek #3
The High King's Golden Tongue
Author: Megan Derr
Page numbers: 410
How the book qualifies: More than 300 pages
I'm holding for a couple of other challenge calls tomorrow so I can try to combine these into 1 book.
Himanshi wrote: "Selection PostWeek #3
The ProfessionalAuthor: Kresley Cole
Pages: 400
Qualification: More than 300 pages"
I L-❤️-V-E-D this book - "The Game Maker" is actually one of my favorite erotica series (the third one, The Player, is my favorite of the three)! Hopefully, you enjoy it, too :)
Selection PostWeek 3
Option 1
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
Pages: 803 (GR)
Qualification: More than 300 pages (see above)
Chris wrote: "Himanshi wrote: "Selection PostWeek #3
The ProfessionalAuthor: Kresley Cole
Pages: 400
Qualification: More than 300 pages"
I L..."
Actually, I've already read this series and this is my second time reading this book. Personally, my favorite one is The Master but I can see why yours is The Player. Its ending was mind-blowing. I can't say I saw that one coming but I suspected it midway through the book.
Himanshi wrote: "Chris wrote: "Himanshi wrote: "Selection PostWeek #3
The ProfessionalAuthor: Kresley Cole
Pages: 400
Qualification: More than 3..."
I don't think I've read anything from her. Another book to add to the TBR.
Selection Post - Week 3 Book: Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey
Pages: 400
Option 1: Heat wave - read a book with 300pp or more (30 Celcius or more
Qualification: More than 300 pages
Christy wrote: "Himanshi wrote: "Chris wrote: "Himanshi wrote: "Selection PostWeek #3
The ProfessionalAuthor: Kresley Cole
Pages: 400
Qualifica..."
I think "The Game Maker" series is unique to what Kresley Cole generally writes (paranormal romance), but yes, highly recommend, haha!
Christy wrote: "Selection Post - Week 3 Book: Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey
Pages: 400
Option 1: Heat wave - read a book with 300pp or more (30 Celcius or more
Qualification: More th..."
Oo, Fix Her Up was really good! And I loved the second in the series, Love Her or Lose Her. I haven't read many romances where the couple are already married, so it was a sweet change of pace.
Milica wrote: "Selection PostWeek #3
The High King's Golden Tongue
Author: Megan Derr
Page numbers: 410
How the book quali..."
I'm sorry I didn't choose this one - it's been on my tbr forever. I'll be interested to hear what you think of it.
Completion Post Week #3The Heart's Haven
Rating: ***
Review: This was kind of a bleh read. It was ok but I didn't really connect with the characters and thought the ending part was way over the top.
Chris wrote: "Christy wrote: "Selection Post - Week 3 Book: Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey
Pages: 400
Option 1: Heat wave - read a book with 300pp or more (30 Celcius or more
Qualif..."
I've only read a couple where they were already married, and they were historical romance. We'll see how I like this one, and see if I want to check that out.
Christy wrote: "Himanshi wrote: "Chris wrote: "Himanshi wrote: "Selection PostWeek #3
The ProfessionalAuthor: Kresley Cole
Pages: 400
Qualifica..."
Really? Then I'll say you should definitely give her a chance. She's an amazing author and won't disappoint you.
Completion postWeek #3
The High King's Golden Tongue
Author: Megan Derr
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review: I really like the book. The worldbuilding was great. I like motives that run through the book. One is grief from losing a loved one and guilt from moving on. Second is fear of not living up to expectation. The story was good, whit a few twists and turns. Well developed characters. I thought the relational interplay between the two main characters in book was exceptional, complex, and culminated in a lovely, satisfying ending. It was refreshing that the main character prince Allen is competent. He is smart, charming and really good deduction. He treated everyone with courtesy and respect but at the same time, he didn't come off as being a pushover.
Selection post week 3
How it fits: 344 pages
Completion Post - Week 3 Book: Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey
Pages: 400
Option 1: Heat wave - read a book with 300pp or more (30 Celcius or more
Qualification: More than 300 pages
Read Date: 3/26/20
Rating: 4 stars
This was a really fun story. I really liked both of the lead characters and loved their relationship and the insight we were given into their insecurities. They were fun together, with her slightly awkward flirting and his playboy reputation. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series!
And we are off to week 4: Week 4
Option 1:
14. Whirly Wind - Read a book with Insta love from one of the following lists:
Insta Love Romance Books
Insta Love Romance No Cheating
Can't Live Without You Insta Love Romance
Best MM Romance with True Soul/Fated Mate
Book published by Harlequin
Book published by Dreamspinner Press under the Dreamspun Desires label
Your books MUST come from one of the lists above if you choose this option.
Option 2:
Key date - 27 September 2019
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.
Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.
Link for lists: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Selection Post - Week 4Book: Unfixable by Tessa Bailey
Pages: 262
Option 1: Whirly Wind - Read a book with Insta love from Insta Love Romance No Cheating
Qualification: #155 on Insta Love Romance No Cheating https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9...
Selection Post Week 4Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
Option 1: Whirly Wind - Read a book with Insta love from Insta Love Romance No Cheating
Page numbers: 188
How the book qualifies - #205 in list Insta Love Romance No Cheating
Selection Post Week 4
The Hurricane
Author: R.J. Prescott
Page numbers: 308
How the book qualifies: #7 on the list Insta Love Romance Books
Milica wrote: "Completion postWeek #3
The High King's Golden Tongue
Author: Megan Derr
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review: I really li..."
This is one of my fav books - a great comfort read :)
Hey, y'all~ Just wanted to check in. House of Earth and Blood is taking me a bit longer to go through than anticipated (probably because I am savoring it so much), but I'll for sure have it finished before Thursday night (shooting for Tuesday night). I have a tentative selection for Week 4, but I might also decide to skip so I can catch up quickly. I'll let y'all know when I finish with HOEAB!
Sounds good! Thanks for letting me know.
Completion post Week 4Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
Rating: ***
Finished 3/30/20
Review: This is the second week that I liked the book I picked but didn't love it. The "falling in love" part of the story overstretched the idea of insta-love. I also didn't think the pirates would have abandoned the women without trying to take them back and that was never even brought up.
Completion Post - Week 4Book: Unfixable by Tessa Bailey
Pages: 262
Option 1: Whirly Wind - Read a book with Insta love from Insta Love Romance No Cheating
Qualification: #155 on Insta Love Romance No Cheating https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9...
Read: 3/31/20
4 stars
This was a fun story about a young woman who wins a trip to Ireland. She intends to use the trip to "find herself" after a breakup. She comes from a bad home life, fully blames herself for her relationship failing, and considers herself unfixable. Of course, when she reaches Ireland, things don't go quite as planned. The moment she arrives she is met by the owner of the inn she is staying at and is instantly attracted to him. The two bond over difficult childhoods that left them with the feeling of being unworthy of love. It was fun to watch the two of them start with an initial attraction that both belive has an end date of one month, only to find themselves deeply in love and unwilling to part with one another.
Completion PostWeek #3
The ProfessionalRating: 4 stars
Review: The Professional is an erotica romance mixed with mafia action, humor, a badass mafia enforcer and a witty, charming heroine. Overall a good book to read, especially while in quarantine lol.
Selection PostWeek #4
Shadow's ClaimAuthor: Kresley Cole
Pages: 500
Qualification: #198 on https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9...
Week 3 completion post
344 pages
Finished: 3/31/20
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I love this book. I love rockstar romance. This had a unique plot because the MC was on tour to study the behavior of groupies.
Week 4: selection postOption 2
On BarbaraAnns read list
Read on 2/11/20
155 pages
Rated 4 stars
Werk 4 completion post
155 pages
Finished on 4/2/20
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I love this series. The chemistry between the characters was smoking hot. It was fun to go on Jessicas journey with her.
Completion postWeek #4
The Hurricane
Author: R.J. Prescott
Rating: ⭐️⭐️
Review: Honestly this was just OK for me. The main issue I had whit book was that I didn't connection with either the hero or the heroine. This was your sort of stereotypical New Adult love story with an abused main character. Heroine gets over all of her deep-rooted issues practically overnight after meeting the hero.
Completion PostWeek 3
Option 1
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
Pages: 803 (GR)
Qualification: More than 300 pages (see above)
Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
So I just finished and want to get this posted quick: It was freaking incredible. I am not ashamed to say it is probably my favorite book. If you enjoyed the world building and storytelling of Cassandra Clare and Holly Black, you'll love this! Reminiscent of Angels' Blood (but, like, so incredibly better).
Selection PostWeek 4
Option 1
It Ain't Me, Babe by Tillie Cole
Pages: 466
Qualification: Listed as #150 on Insta Love Romance Books
Here is our challenge for Week 5Option 1:
1. Drought - read a book with no people or animals on the cover
Option 2:
Key date - 4 October 2019
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.
Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.
Selection Post - Week 5Option 1: Drought - read a book with no people or animals on the cover
Book: My Favorite Half-Night Stand by Christina Lauren
Pages: 385
How it fits: no people or animals
Christy wrote: "Selection Post - Week 5Option 1: Drought - read a book with no people or animals on the cover
Book: My Favorite Half-Night Stand by Christina Lauren
[bookcover:My..."
Have you read any other Christina Lauren books?
Selection PostWeek 5
Option 1
Swordheart by T. Kingfisher
Pages: 426
Qualification: no people or animals are shown on the cover
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Rating ****
Review
It took me awhile to get into this book, but once committed, I was hooked. I loved Stefan and Charlotte together. They were best friends and it showed. I was less involved with Rand - I thought he went from horrible person to committed to Stefan so fast it didn't seem real.