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The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Loitering Layabouts (1)
Shannon wrote: "Must. Sleep. Now."Why???
Whoa - I’m heading to bed with still half of book 3 outstanding. Don’t know how you all hoover through so fast 🤣 Sleep well!
Lisa wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Must. Sleep. Now."Why???"
S-s-s-leeeeep? What is this thing called "sleep"?
Also, it's gonna look weird but I picked a book 4 that I won't finish until after book 5...maybe book 6
Completion Post Book 5Task 29: Read a book with an average rating of 4.2 or higher.
Murder House by Jordan Castillo Price
Page Count: 272/GR Kindle
How it Qualifies: Average Rating 4.30
Date Read: 08Jun2020
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: Ooof, I can see why a lot of people didn't like this one; with so little couple-time, the romance was practically non-existent and there was little relationship development. The story wasn't the strongest of all the cases either, and for once the horror aspect was downplayed. (Unless I've become accustomed to it.)
But...
Vic will always be my favorite MMRomance MC & I really liked his disdain for skinny jeans, yoga, and repeated references to his douchey undercover persona. And for him to move up, to get that clearance he wants, this assignment (and installment) was a necessary step.
Looking forward to the next one!
(Also, I wonder if part of Vic's craving for sweets and high-calorie food wasn't some bleed over from Bly?)
[*book:Murder House|44785199]
Task 29Completion Post (Book 5)
Picking Up the Pieces
169 pages / GR
Average Rating: 4.2
Date read: 06/08/20
5 stars
Ok, so I was blubbering like a baby through part of this story.
Task 29Completion Post (book 6)
The Power of Zero
150 pages / GR
Average Rating: 4.35
Date read: 06/08/20
5 stars
I wouldnt have found this series if it hadnt been for this challenge. Thanks Michaelle.
Not a romance but the story of how 1 man manages to gain the trust and looks after a homeless boy.
Jane (PS) wrote: "Whoa - I’m heading to bed with still half of book 3 outstanding. Don’t know how you all hoover through so fast 🤣 Sleep well!"
It's called not having a life Jane. Sheesh!!
Don't you hate when you have to take time out from a Read-Off to finish a book for a different challenge? Argh. Okay, back to Vic...
Task 29 Completion Post (Book 5)
Hidden by Susi Hawke
Pages: 166
Qualification: Rated 4.27
Read: 6/8/20
Rating: ★★★
[*book:Hidden|41742281]
Task 29Completion Post (book 7)
Two Divided by Zero
174 pages / GR.
There is only an e book listed on the MPG.
Average Rating: 4.54
Date read: 06/08/20
4 stars
This book picks up several years in the future. Jack is grown and just leaving the army, but he is haunted by his encounter with Gareth who he believes he got hurt.
Book 3 isnt out yet but I hope its Jack and Gareth's book.
Task 29Completion Post (book 8)
Coming in First Place
170 pages / GR
average Rating: 4.29
Date Read: 06.09.20
3 stars
It took me some time to get into this book. I don't mind read hockey MM Books but I really don't like reading about the game much. I don't understand it and I don't watch it.
I think the main thing that bothered me was that it is written in third person, which is a weird way to write and takes me right out of the book.
That and the fact David was the most unlikeable MC I have ever read.
Task 29 Completion Post (Book 6)
Horse of a Different Color by Austin Bates
Pages: 167
Qualification: Rated 4.21
Read: 6/8/20
Rating: ★★★
[*book:Horse of a Different Color|45452044]
This is what I have outstanding:Jane #3 - After the Sunset - Reading: msg 1050
Michaelle #5 - Murder House - Reading: msg 1057
Lisa #7 - Two Divided by Zero - Reading: msg 1063
Lisa #8 - Coming in First Place - Reading: msg 1064
Just about to finish my book and will pick another soon :)
Task 29Completion Post (book 9)
Drama Castle
174 pages / GR
Average rating: 4.59
Date Read: 06/09/20
3.5 stars
An ok instalment but I think its time to take a break from the series now.
Power of Zero doneWant to read more (rather than listen) so I'm starting another...
Completion Post Book 6Task 29: Read a book with an average rating of 4.2 or higher.
Picking Up the Pieces by Annabella Michaels
Page Count: 169/GR Kindle
How it Qualifies: Average Rating 4.2
Date Completed: 09Jun2020
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: Once again I can see why Lisa loved this one! After so many emotionally draining reads (and listens) I think I'm gonna go for something fluffy next...
[*book:Picking Up the Pieces|46008508]
After I make dinner I'll come back and check all the posts for correct information, just as a back up!
Task 29 Completion Post (Book 7)
Coming in First Place by Taylor Fitzpatrick
Pages: 170
Qualification: Rated 4.29
Read: 6/8/20
Rating: ★★★★
[*book:Coming in First Place|48716224]
I’m hoping to finish two more books - just need to carve out of time!! 🙄
My goal is one every 3 hours I'm awake and not doing anything important. Like eating or showering!! My hubby's working in Oregon so it doesn't really matter what I smell like. Right?
Task 29 Completion Post (Book 8)
The Promise by Victoria Sue
Pages: 172
Qualification: Rated 4.24
Read: 6/8/20
Rating: ★★★★
[*book:The Promise|28537250]
Shannon wrote: "My goal is one every 3 hours I'm awake and not doing anything important. Like eating or showering!! My hubby's working in Oregon so it doesn't really matter what I smell like. Right?"I thought people gave up with the personal hygiene for a few months...sounds good to me! Save water (and money heating hot water) and give your skin & hair a chance to replace some of the natural oils that keep it healthy.
Task 29 - #100. Read a book with an average rating of 4.2 or higherCOMPLETION - book 4
A Protectors Family Christmas
Pages: 232 GR Kindle
How it qualifies: 4.47 rating
Rating - 4 stars. I enjoyed this book more on the second read.
[*book:A Protectors Family Christmas|32979012]
Task 29 - #100. Read a book with an average rating of 4.2 or higherCOMPLETION - book 5
Forging the Future
Pages: 200 GR Kindle
How it qualifies: 4.22 rating
Rating: 5 stars. Loved it :)
[*book:Forging the Future|30848689]
Completion Post Book 7Task 29: Read a book with an average rating of 4.2 or higher
Ride or Dye by Aimee Nicole Walker
Page Count: 202/GR Kindle
How it Qualifies: Average Rating 4.42
Date Completed: 09Jun2020
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: Gabe and Roman are still hot AF together, and while there wasn't really much to the mystery in this one I still really liked it. Adored how they jump into growing their family, too.
[*book:Ride or Dye|41721849]
Well, I have the one book to finish and I am hoping to be able to get another 2 in before the deadline.Trying to find shorter books more than 4.2 is difficult. I have seen a couple here but they are books in a series. I have another Nicky and Noah book I can read.
Jane, you are around at the deadline right to make sure everything is posted. I think its early afternoon Weds for you. I know its 5am for me in the UK.
Yep. I think it’s 2pm Wednesday for me, so I am fine to make sure we have a final full posting 😊I’ll double check all the books for Kindle first editions tomorrow morning before you go to bed Lisa... (Not that I’ve ever caught you out 🧐)
Task 29 Completion Post (Book 9)
Secret in Houston by Susi Hawke
Pages: 177
Qualification: Rated 4.27
Read: 6/9/20
Rating: ★★★1/2
[*book:Secret in Houston|42196326]
Should be able to do a few more tomorrow but then I've GOT to shower. I'm telling you, it ain't pretty around here.
Jane (PS) wrote: "Yep. I think it’s 2pm Wednesday for me, so I am fine to make sure we have a final full posting 😊I’ll double check all the books for Kindle first editions tomorrow morning before you go to bed Lis..."
I think its ok. Just one where the only book listed is the e book.
I had the same thing for one of mine- only an e book page count for the first edition...
Completion Post Book 8Task 29: Read a book with an average rating of 4.2 or higher
Spencer Cohen, Book Two by N.R. Walker
Page Count: 208/GR Kindle
How it Qualifies: Average Rating 4.23
Date Completed: 09Jan2020
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: Yeah, again original review still stands...especially the bit about how hot AF those scenes were!
I think I'm on a Joel Leslie binge. It's a good thing in these that he's performing an Aussie accent because otherwise I think I'd overdose!
Original Review 17Nov2017: 4 Stars
This one started up immediately after the first installment left off...which, considering I read that one over a year ago was a bit off-putting. Had to go back and refresh myself on the story; makes me wonder why it was split off from the previous one like that.
The new client was a bit of a douchebonnet and I can't believe it took Spencer that long to figure out the nefarious angle of him being hired to 1) find the ex-boyfriend, Yanni and 2) befriend him to get close. It pinged my bad-guy radar from the get-go, if only for the lack of consent aspect involving said missing ex. Yanni didn't hire him, so yeah, that should have been an automatic no deal.
But this is fiction and without that plot device we'd only have the sexy times. Not that there is anything wrong with that! There were several and they were hot. I also loved that their friends and family meshed well. When there's animosity, distrust or dislike there to overcome it gets a bit frustrating; most of the time there's already enough drama in a book that it doesn't need additional pressure from the family (unless THAT is the central drama).
So, yeah. I think this would have been better served as part of that first novel but whatever. I'll put the next one on the TBR.
[*book:Spencer Cohen, Book Two|28599165]
Task 29 Completion Post (Book 10)
Stay a Little Longer by Jess Bryant
Pages: 166
Qualification: Rated 4.29
Read: 6/9/20
Rating: ★★★
[*book:Stay a Little Longer|6933288]
Task 29Completion Post (book 10)
Stay a Little Longer
166 pages /GR
Average Rating: 4.29
Date read: 06/09/20
3.5 stars
Lots of insta love between a country music star, outed when he exclaims his live for his friend and a small town sheriff deep in the closet.
Ok, thats me done. I think everything is ok.
Well, I have enjoyed this challenge and read alot more than the 2 books I said I could read at the beginning.I hope this challenge comes back and hope we can be a team again.
Shannon, make sure you keep us up to date with the body
I think that the top 3 teams, maybe 4 are all MM teams.
Jane, I usually get up to go potty in the night, so leave a note if anything needs changing / amending and Ill do it before the deadline.
Its actually going to be nice to read what Id like to read and not have to worry about the page counts or it fitting into a category.
This, PtP and the monthly mini gang bang are the only challenges I participate in, so choosing a book now might be difficult.
Will do Lisa! Thanks for your huge effort throughout!Sleep well - will update our tracking post & double-check out editions soon 😊
And yes - hopefully we can all play this challenge together again! ❤️
Task 29 Completion Post (Book 11)
Stolen by Susi Hawke
Pages: 170
Qualification: Rated 4.22
Read: 6/9/20
Rating: ★★★★
I enjoy these silly little books. Sue me!
[*book:Stolen|41156871]
Gonna try to get the last Spencer done as well as that outstanding book before deadline!
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Bound by Blood by Lisa Oliver
Pages: 165
Qualification: Rated 4.42
Read: 6/8/20
Rating: ★★★
Meh, not great at all.
[*book:Bound by Blood|42087242]