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[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is Task 21:

81. Each teammate reads a debut book by an author. No pass for this task.

For this task, I will be looking for the first published work by the author under any name. I will be looking at the list of 'books by...' to confirm your book.

[Lisa]

Looks like Team 13 have had this one, post 269.
I am going with one of their choices, not usually my type of book but going to give it a go.

[Lisa]

Task 21
Selection Post
Contemporary Draconic Hoarding Practices
202 pages.
Dae Richards

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Geez - I have recently read a few first works by 'new' authors... Michael Taggart (although not sure if photography books published earlier count?), Charlie Adhara. Hopefully I still have a few waiting ;)

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Lisa wrote: "Looks like Team 13 have had this one, post 269.
I am going with one of their choices, not usually my type of book but going to give it a go."

Thanks for that link; found one!

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Selection Post

Task 21: 81 - Each teammate reads a debut book by an author.

Risk Assessment by Parker St. John
Page Count: 197/GR Kindle
How it Qualifies: 1st published book 10Nov2019

[*book:Risk Assessment|48755627]

[Shannon]

Task 21 Selection Post
Debut Book


Snow Falling by Davidson King
Pages: 247
Qualification: 1st published book 11/27/17

[*book:Snow Falling|36678101]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 21: #81. Each teammate reads a debut book by an author. No pass for this task.
Selection post


Let the Wrong Light In
Pages: 210pp 1st Kindle ed/GR
How it qualifies: 1st book published by Avon Gale 25 September 2015.

[*book:Let the Wrong Light In|26810931]

Note: I'm not expecting to enjoy this book, but it fits another challenge and I just want to 'knock it off'...

[Shannon]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Note: I'm not expecting to enjoy this book, but it fits another challenge and I just want to 'knock it off'...

That said, you'll probably love the damned thing!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Shannon wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Note: I'm not expecting to enjoy this book, but it fits another challenge and I just want to 'knock it off'...

That said, you'll probably love the damned thing!"

Halfway through - don't hate but not into it at all. Hoping there is some real emotion in the second half...

Narrator is great though ~ Derrick McClain :)

[Lisa]

Task 21
Completion Post
Contemporary Draconic Hoarding Practices
202 pages.
Dae Richards
Date read: 05/23/20
4 stars

I really liked this. I probably never would have found it if it hadn't of been for this task.
I hope the author writes more in this universe.

[Shannon]

Task 21 Completion Post
Debut Book


Snow Falling by Davidson King
Pages: 247
Qualification: 1st published book 11/27/17
Read: 5/23/20
Rating: ★★★★

I knew going in this wasn't going to be some gritty, crime boss novel so I wasn't expecting anything too dark. Which it wasn't. It wasn't all fluff and happiness but it had a nice balance between the sweet and the killing of people. You know, the crime boss with a heart of gold and all that. The smexing was just okay but the story was entertaining.

[*book:Snow Falling|36678101]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Completion Post

Task 21: 81 - Each teammate reads a debut book by an author.

Risk Assessment by Parker St. John
Page Count: 197/GR Kindle
How it Qualifies: 1st published book 10Nov2019
Date Completed: 23May2020
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: Solid debut book and I'm eager to read the next one. Loved the attention paid to how hard ex-felons have it after serving their time or being released - finding a job, paying restitution, parole restrictions, rebuilding trust - and that the faults of the justice system weren't glossed over (plea bargains, juveniles charged as adults, etc.).

Kirt Graves did a great job with the narration, too!

[*book:Risk Assessment|48755627]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Argh, I want to start a new book...but with my luck whatever I pick will qualify for the next task and so I won't be able to count it!

[Lisa]

⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "Argh, I want to start a new book...but with my luck whatever I pick will qualify for the next task and so I won't be able to count it!"

Got anything under 150 pages?

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Hmmm...I probably do. I'm jealous of those who shelve their books by length because that would help. Also, playing FarmVille so I need an audio for later...and Pokemon tomorrow so I'll need one for that, too!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 21: #81. Each teammate reads a debut book by an author. No pass for this task.
COMPLETION


Let the Wrong Light In
Pages: 210pp 1st Kindle ed/GR
How it qualifies: 1st book published by Avon Gale 25 September 2015.

Ok - so as you know, I'm not a fan BDSM, and this is BDSM. Because of this, I'm not going to rate the book. It wouldn't be fair to the author.

(view spoiler)[In essence, there is a very violent scenes (in the first half of the book) that is just abuse to me. I truly don't understand the desire. The second half starts to develop the emotional connection, but it just couldn't make me enjoy the book. I liked MC Avery but didn't ever warm up to MC Malin. (hide spoiler)]

[*book:Let the Wrong Light In|26810931]

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I've got you on the list to get your next task once I get to my computer tomorrow.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task:

87. Read 8 books tagged with 'wedding' or 'proposal'.

Variations of those words will also be accepted. Along with variations of engagement, in context. Qualification will come from tags for this task.

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Would "wed" work?

Edited to add: Asked on Q&A

[Lisa]

Task 22
Selection Post (book 1)
Save the Date
153 pages / GR
How it qualifies: tagged weddings x6
Page 1

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Selection Post

Task 22: 87 - Read 8 books tagged with 'wedding' or 'proposal'.

The Locker Room by Amy Lane
Page Count: 250/GR Kindle
How it Qualifies: Tagged "engaged-married" 1X

[*book:The Locker Room|11193668]

[Lisa]

Task 22
Selection Post (book 2)
Night and Day
154 pages /GR
How it qualifies: Tagged : Mating - marriage x1
Page 2

Tag ok'd by MK

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Here's a wedding list to help, in case anyone can't find a book. Just check the tags for the "wedding" or "proposal."

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "Here's a wedding list to help, in case anyone can't find a book. Just check the tags for the "wedding" or "proposal."

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3..."

Thanks Lisa!

I'm waffling on what to go with... 🙄

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 22: #87. Read 8 books tagged with 'wedding' or 'proposal'.
Selection post


Borrowing Blue
Pages: 307pp 1st Kindle ed/GR
How it qualifies: Tagged 'wedding' x6, page 1 far right column
(https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...)

[*book:Borrowing Blue|33119757]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Completion Post

Task 22: 87 - Read 8 books tagged with 'wedding' or 'proposal'.

The Locker Room by Amy Lane
Page Count: 250/GR Kindle
How it Qualifies: Tagged "engaged-married" 1X
Date Completed: 24May2020
Rating: 4.8 Stars (Original Rating still stands)
Review: Audio Review 24May2020: No Change

Loved Sean's narration for this...and I probably should have chosen this one for the Tear-Jerker with a HEA category in my challenge! Still just as heart-breaking, and once again I cannot fathom a Head Coach potentially sacrificing a winning season due to bigotry. But, then again, some peoples' hate is stronger than their desire to win - and while it was a nice "in your face" that he carried the team to a championship, a part of me wishes that Xander had purposefully tanked the playoffs just to spite them all, to show them it was the team of him & Christian that made the team successful.


Original Review 15Apr2016: 4.8 Stars

A M/M Romance Group Team Spin Spellapalooza Challenge read. (Go Team 6 - Living In Spin!!!)

See my updates for comments. (Beware spoilers!)

OMG. I really loved this book. It made me cry, laugh, ache and horny (occasionally, all at the same time!) and I'm so glad that I am a HYOOOOGE Cover Whore or else I'm not sure I'd have picked this book. The journey was tough, and it's an odd sort of HEA...but their story was perfect. We need more guys & gals IRL to come out and let us know they're gay and trying to be successful in the homophobic world of sports. Until there are more brave souls willing to risk their futures (like Michael Sam) - and more fans willing to admit they really don't care who's doing who so long as the team is winning - then I'll have to get my fix of what "should be" in books like this one.

(And while we aren't told what happened, in MY head that fuckhead coach got canned, sued for discrimination and blacklisted. Karma, bitch.)

[*book:The Locker Room|11193668]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Selection Post Book 2

Task 22: 87 - Read 8 books tagged with 'wedding' or 'proposal'.

Tall, Dark, and Deported by Bru Baker
Page Count: 236/GR Kindle
How it Qualifies: Tagged "weddings" 2x

[*book:Tall, Dark, and Deported|34599181]

[Shannon]

Downloaded and read the freaking book but forgot to post here!!

[Shannon]

Task 22 Completion Post (Book 1)
Tagged Wedding


No Place That Far by LA Witt
Pages: 215
Qualfication: Tagged Wedding 2x
Read: 5/24/20
Rating: ★★★★

Book 1 is still my favorite of the series but this one was a great addition. Marcus is kind of broken but trying very, very hard to get back on his feet and Timur is Julien's friend *cough* from the Legion. The smexing was very hot but I felt that's all we had for a good portion of the book. I guess I have a hard time believing they're going to work out so fabulously when Timur doesn't even understand what's being said half the time. I kept wanting Julien to appear and be their translator. I did love, love his favorite phrase though and it sums up my opinion of this book..."Is Good".

[*book:No Place That Far|23276714]

[Shannon]

Task 22 Selection Post (Book 2)
Tagged Wedding


The Best Worst Honeymoon Ever by Andrew Grey
Pages: 194
Qualification: Tagged Wedding 1x

[*book:The Best Worst Honeymoon Ever|40281819]

[Lisa]

Task 22
Completion Post (book 1)
Save the Date
153 pages / GR
How it qualifies: tagged weddings x6
Page 1
Date read: 05/25/20
3 stars

An ok read.
When the MCs start off there is a lot of dirty talk which really doesn't do it for me at all and I just thought the book was predictable.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 22: #87. Read 8 books tagged with 'wedding' or 'proposal'.
COMPLETION


Borrowing Blue
Pages: 307pp 1st Kindle ed/GR
How it qualifies: Tagged 'wedding' x6, page 1 far right column
(https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...)

I read this soon after it came out, and have since read the rest of the series, so this was a great opportunity to refresh my memory on where it all started :)
This reading solidified the 4 star rating for me, compared to my initial reaction back in early 2017 - and this is totally due to me already knowing the author's style and the Marian family.


[*book:Borrowing Blue|33119757]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 22: #87. Read 8 books tagged with 'wedding' or 'proposal'.
Selection post - book 2


Timing
Pages: 230pp 1st Kindle ed/GR
How it qualifies: Tagged 'wedding' x5, left column
(https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...)

[*book:Timing|8580451]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Completion Post Book 2

Task 22: 87 - Read 8 books tagged with 'wedding' or 'proposal'.

Tall, Dark, and Deported by Bru Baker
Page Count: 236/GR Kindle
How it Qualifies: Tagged "weddings" 2x
Date Completed: 25May2020
Rating: 4.25 Stars
Review: Usually these Dreamspun Desires books run about 3.5 stars for me...but I really liked this one. I could say it was Dorian Bane's narration, but - it was, as always, delicious; I could listen to his whiskey-flavored gravel all day - I actually liked the story here as well!

Fake Boyfriend is a favorite trope, and upgrade that to Fake Husband? Throw in the immigration drama, a wary & burned by love MC, an asshole ex and an idealistic romantic? OMG, yes please!

[*book:Tall, Dark, and Deported|34599181]

[Lisa]

Task 22
Completion Post (book 2)
Night and Day
154 pages /GR
How it qualifies: Tagged : Mating - marriage x1
Page 2
Date read: 05/25/20
3.5 stars
Tag ok'd by MK

Well, thats a first. Never read about a sun sprite in a book and mating with a vampire, is a no no so the 2 families go to war.
An ok story which I might not have read except for a challenge.

[Shannon]

Task 22 Completion Post (Book 2)
Tagged Wedding


The Best Worst Honeymoon Ever by Andrew Grey
Pages: 194
Qualification: Tagged Wedding 1x
Read: 5/25/20
Rating: ★★★

Sweet jilted at the alter, friends to lovers story with a bit of villainy and a child thrown in. Not bad but won't remember this in a couple of days.

[*book:The Best Worst Honeymoon Ever|40281819]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 22: #87. Read 8 books tagged with 'wedding' or 'proposal'.
COMPLETION - book 2


Timing
Pages: 230pp 1st Kindle ed/GR
How it qualifies: Tagged 'wedding' x5, left column
(https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...)

One of my standard fall-backs if I just want to sit back and relax :)

[*book:Timing|8580451]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Will post completion in the Q&A thread now :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

How do you do it?! You're on the list for tomorrow.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "How do you do it?! You're on the list for tomorrow."

🤣 With a hellava lot of effort!!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is Task 23:

6. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.

You have other books by the new to you author on your shelves, but only the one you select for this task can be marked as read. Please include a link to your read shelf in your completion post - that is how I will be confirming your books. 😊

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Oh man, this one is gonna be hard. And of course I already started one earlier this morning that would have qualified!

Edited to add: Okay, not as hard as I thought. I used this search to find debut books and then checked authors I wasn't sure I'd read yet.

https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...

Found A LOT already on my TBR and I'm only 3 years in; still have to go through 2016-2020. (The debut book lists are mixed in but I couldn't figure out a way to filter it more.)

Now, to pick ONE!!?!?!?

[Shannon]

Task 23 Selection Post
New to Me Author


Gunnar's Guardian by Pandora Pine
Pages: 247
Qualification: Never read Pandora Pine

[*book:Gunnar's Guardian|53311074]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Don't forget to link your "Read" bookshelf!

[Lisa]

Task 23
Selection Post
T.A.G. You're Seen by A.G. Carothers
206 pages
Lisa's Read Shelf

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Selection Post

Task 23: 6 - Each player reads a book by a new to you author.

The Last Sun by K.D. Edwards
Page Count: 368/GR Kindle
How it Qualifies: Read Shelf (Link with Author filtered HERE)

[*book:The Last Sun|36466732]

[Lisa]

Task 23 - New to You Author
Completion Post
T.A.G. You're Seen by A.G. Carothers
206 pages
Lisa's Read Shelf
Date read: 05/26/20
4 stars

Another little gem that I wouldnt have found had it not been for this challenge. A few twists and turns which kept it interesting til the end.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 22: #6. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
Selection post


Heart Trouble by DJ Jamison
Pages: 164pp 1st Kindle ed/GR
How it qualifies: Jane's read shelf
And M's search option: Filtered search by author name

[*book:Heart Trouble|32471596]

Note: after this task is complete, I'm swapping back to the more recent Kindle edition:

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

LOL - I've only just selected my book, and you are finished Lisa! 🤣

Nifty filter search Michaelle! Although I do it all the time, I hadn't thought do it here :)