Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion
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PtP - Book, I Am Your Reader (3)
Option 1
Book: The Duke's Perfect Wife by Jennifer Ashley
Pages: 320
How it qualifies: It has 10,606 ratings
Selection Post - Week 8Option 1
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
Pages: 389
How it qualifies: 18,050 ratings
COMPLETION POSTWeek #8
Option 1
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
Rating: 3 stars
This was a cute PNR between a human girl, Mo, and a werewolf, Cooper. Mo moves to Alaska to escape her irritating hippie parents. When she gets to the small town in Alaska, she finds a job, makes friends and falls in love with a grumpy, broody werewolf. There’s a mystery going on, with people getting killed by a mysterious wolf.
I found the beginning to be really slow, the romance between Mo and Cooper took forever, so it took me a while to warm up to the story. I liked both Mo and Cooper, Mo was especially quirky and loveable. It took me longer to like Cooper. The setting in Alaska was delightful, and the secondary characters were all mostly adorable, except for Mo’s parents which I found extremely annoying, and Maggie, Cooper’s sister. I liked the way the mysterious wolf issue was resolved, and Mo’s thoughts and comments made me laugh.
Week 8Selection Post – Option 1
Of Blood and Bone, Nora Roberts
Pages ➔ 448
How the Book Qualifies ➔ has 28,324 ratings
I need to change my selection post - sorry! The new one will be in the next post.
Week 8Selection Post - Option 1 (book changed from the one above)
Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill
Pages: 389
How the book qualifies: has 108,304 ratings
Week 8Completion Post - Option 1
Heart-Shaped Boxby Joe Hill
Qualification: 108,304 ratings
Pages: 389
Date Read: 10/27/20
Rating 4 stars
Review:
Another scary Halloween read. Josh is a former rock star who is still famous and rich. He's known to connect dark memorabilia, and when his assistant points out a ghost up for bid, Josh has to have it. The story immediately takes a dark turn. The ghost is scary and malicious, and as Josh discovers how they are connected, the tension increases. as does the damage. Josh's girlfriend "Georgia" is also involved, and I liked her character - I thought she'd be a total side character/arm candy at first, but she turned out to be really brave and involved. It was a good story, but I'll need to read some happy stuff so that I can sleep :)
Week 7 - Completion PostOption 1
Book:
Troubles in Paradise by Elin HilderbrandRating: 3.5 stars
Review: This was a good conclusion to the Paradise series that I think did a great job tying together all the loose ends from the first 2 books. I do think it was a bit too long and kind of dragged on, which made me struggle to stay entertained by it. I liked that it brought in a character from one of this author’s other books, but if I hadn’t already read that book then the entire chapter told from her perspective would have felt annoyingly and random.
Selection Post - Week 8 Option 1
Book:
You Deserve Each Other by Sarah HoglePages: 368 as per Kindle edition in above link
How it qualifies: has 16,802 ratings
I’ll be doing my checking and tracking today at some point.
Completion Post – Week 8
Of Blood and Bone, Nora Roberts – 10/27/20 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Review — This second installment did not disappoint! There is so much going on, but Ms. Roberts weaves the stories together so seamlessly. I enjoyed seeing the changes over 13 years and how each character grew and evolved since the end of Year One. I am well into the third and final book in this series and continue to be blown away by the worldbuilding and character development. This is an amazing trilogy!
Annette wrote: " Selection Post - Week 8 Option 1
Book:
You Deserve Each Other by Sarah HoglePages: 368 as per Kindle edition in abo..."
Hi Annette please can you link to the kindle edition. The book cover and the link take me to the paperback edition. Thanks
Hazel wrote: "Annette wrote: " Selection Post - Week 8 Option 1
Book:
You Deserve Each Other by Sarah HoglePages: 368 as per Kindl..."
Done! Sorry idk why that keeps happening
Week 8 Selection post Option 1
Book:
Pages: 384 as per kindle edition in above link
How it qualifies: 67,065 ratings
Week 8 Completion post Book:
Pages: 384 as per kindle edition in above link
Read: 30 October
Rating: 4⭐️
How it qualifies: 67,108 ratings (increased since selection post)
Review: I read book 0.5 ages ago and for some reason I had a mental block on this one. I really enjoyed this story about Emma who is half Valkyrie and half vampire and the Scottish Lykae Lachlain. I enjoyed the other Valkyries characters and hope that we find out more about them later in the series. The only negative I had was that if Emma and Lachlain had only just communicated better a lot of their issues should have resolved but then there wouldn’t have been much of a story.
Week 9Option 1:
9. Due to COVID-19, 'Hamilton' (the musical film) has skipped the cinematic release scheduled for October 15, 2021 and instead had a digital worldwide release on July 3, 2020 on Disney+. More than a year early!
Read a book on one of the following 'Can't Wait' romance lists:
Can't Wait MM Romance of 2019
Can't Wait MM Romance of 2020
Can't Wait Sci-Fi Fantasy of 2020
Can't Wait Best New Romances for 2018
Can't Wait Best New Romances for 2017
Random Christian (and just clean fun) Books I Am Excited to Read
If you use Option 1, your book must be selected from one of these lists. Please QUOTE THE LIST and PLACE NUMBER on that list for qualification - a link is preferred but otherwise just type out the name.
Option 2:
Key date - 29 April 2020
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.
Week 9 selection postOption 1
Book:
Pages: 448 as per kindle edition in above link
How it qualifies: 115th on the list Can't Wait Best New Romances for 2018
Hazel wrote: "Week 8 Completion post Book:
Pages: 384 as per kindle edition in above link
Read: 30 October
Rating: 4⭐️
How it qualifies: 67,108 ratings (increased s..."
I'm glad you liked this one, Hazel. This series gets better and better with each book :)
Week 9 selection postOption 1
Book:
Pages: 286
How it qualifies: 59th on the list Can't Wait M/M Romance of 2020
Completion post week 9Option 1
Book:
Pages: 448 as per kindle edition in above link
Read: 1 November
Rating: 4⭐️
How it qualifies: 115 on the Can’t wait best new romances for 2018 list
Review: This is a continuation of the Eagle elite mafia series and is just as good as the others. A bit darker and more tragic than some of the others as it focuses on Chase coming to terms with being betrayed by his mob boss wife and his path of destruction in hopes that it leads to his death. Another great book in the series.
I'm still stuck deciding my week 9 book, but I'll figure it out soon :)
Week 9 Completion postOption 1
Book:
by Lucy LennoxRead: 11/1/2020
Rating: 4 stars
I liked both Cal and Worth, which made the story flow for me. I wasn’t sure about Cal at first because he was sooo much younger than Worth, but he proved to be both mature and sweet. The setting on the boat / Caribbean was great, and I especially enjoyed the descriptions about diving and sailing. Cal and Worth were ideal together, each one bringing out the best in the other.
Cal has 9 siblings, so there are a bunch of books about his brothers and cousins, all of which I think are MM romance too. The ending was a bit cookie-cutter sappy, but it worked out well for this couple. My favorite characters were Lucas and Nat, I loved Worth’s relationship with his two siblings. Overall it was entertaining, funny and charming.
Week 8 - Completion PostOption 1
Book:
You Deserve Each Other by Sarah HogleRating: 3 stars
Review: This is basically the book version of the movie Just Married with Brittany Murphy and Ashton Kutcher. It was a cute book but very predictable. It was basically just a fluff read, which was a nice break after multiple heavy reads. I actually found myself getting angry with the main character. I know we were supposed to sympathize with her, but I found her fiancé much more likable. The ending tied the book together well overall, though.
Selection Post - Week 9Option 2
Book:
The Dilemma by B.A. ParisPages: 344 pages as per Kindle edition in the above link
How it qualifies: read by Suzanne on August 9, 2020 and rated it 3 stars
Suzanne wrote: "I'm still stuck deciding my week 9 book, but I'll figure it out soon :)"It took me ages last week.
Selection Post - Week 9 Option 1
Book: Age of Death by Michael J. Sullivan
Pages: 420
How it qualifies: #20 on the Can't wait Sci Fi Fantasy of 2020 list:
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
Week 9Selection Post – Option 1
Magic Triumphs, Ilona Andrews
Pages ➔ 336
How the Book Qualifies ➔ #60 on Can’t Wait Best New Romances for 2017
Week 9 Completion Post - Option 1
Book: Age of Death by Michael J. Sullivan
Date Read: 11/4/2020
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I definitely have to get to the next book (and last) book in this series soon. Most of the story in this one takes place in the underworld. It revealed a lot about the formation of the world and the gods in a very organic way, and I thought it was very interesting - especially the different areas and what goes on in each. I would have liked to see more of what was going on "outside", and I missed the humor that is in some of the other books (although I can totally see that it wouldn't have fit in this one). This was very much the middle book of a story - the characters are progressing (literally) towards the ending, and I'm excited to see it! I still have LOTS of questions.
Week 9 - Completion PostOption 1
Book:
The Dilemma by B.A. ParisRating: 3 stars
Review: This book was not at all what I was expecting. I really liked that it had short chapters, which kept the story moving very quickly. I don’t think this was a thriller, though. I would say it was more of a family drama with suspense. I did find myself not being able to put it down towards the end, but I think the misleading plot and genre made it more disappointing to me overall.
Annette - it surprised me too in just that way. It's hard when you choose a book wanting one thing and it just...isn't.
Suzanne wrote: "Annette - it surprised me too in just that way. It's hard when you choose a book wanting one thing and it just...isn't."Yes exactly! I think I could have enjoyed it more if the Goodreads synopsis depicted the story for what it was, but, unfortunately, it was really misleading. I’ve heard her other books are better, so maybe I’ll try a different one in the future.
Suzanne wrote: "I liked Behind Closed Doors a lot."That’s the one I’ve heard about. I’ll try that one in the future
Week 10Option 1:
14. Naturally, watching the TV, you need snacks and drinks ~ treats and things that may be bad for you!
* Read a book from one of the following lists:
Naughty Husbands
"Give Me Some of That Awesomeness" Romances
SugarKink BDSM
Sexy Curves
Yummy Adult Paranormal Romances
MM Romance Comfort Reads
MM Hot Stuff Corner
Yummiest College New Adult MM
If you use Option 1, your book must be selected from one of these lists. Please QUOTE THE LIST and PLACE NUMBER on that list for qualification - a link is preferred but otherwise just type out the name.
Option 2:
Key date - 6 May 2020
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.
Week 10 - Selection Post - Option 1 
Book: Grin and Beard It by Penny Reid
Pages: 389 (default paperback) - I'm listening on audio
How it qualifies: #128 in the Sexy Curves list
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...
Week 10 - Selection Post - Option 1
Book: Releasing Rage by Cynthia Sax
Pages: 195
How it qualifies: #18 in the "Give Me Some of That Awesomeness" Romances list
Week 10 Completion postOption 1
Book:
Read: 11/8/2020
Rating: 3 stars
This is a sexy sci-fi romance that takes place in a battle station in space. Joan is the only female, she’s a smart engineer working with cyborgs. However, the human male crew members treat her terribly. She is sent by her Commander to work with a damaged, violent cyborg, who turns out to be Rage. Rage and Joan develop a romantic relationship and Joan is eventually rescued after a cyborg revolt.
Overall the story was interesting and I liked the futuristic world-building. I would’ve preferred less sex scenes, as I found some of them took place at times I think made little sense with regard to the storyline. I liked that the author stayed true to Rage’s half-man, half-machine nature, so Joan becomes his priority even as he remains strong and dominant. The world in which they live is extremely violent, Joan is violently attacked and Rage helps heal her in a very unorthodox way, not a fan. I like the unexpected twist at the end and the epilogue was pretty cute.
Completion Post – Week 9
Magic Triumphs, Ilona Andrews
Pages ➔ 336 – 11/7/20 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Review — …
What an ending and what a great teaser for Julie’s story! There was quite a lot going on in this installment, but it still wrapped up pretty nicely. Some areas dragged a bit and the ending wrapped up a bit too quickly for me, but overall a great read! I’m sorry to finish this series, but look forward to a reread!
Week 10Selection Post – Option 2
Satisfaction Guaranteed, Lauren Blakely
Pages ➔ 298
How the Book Qualifies ➔ Special Delivery read by Kari on 9/30/20 – ✮✮✮✰✰
I would like to use a pass this week if that’s okay
Annette wrote: "I would like to use a pass this week if that’s okay"Hi Annette - noted thanks x
Suzanne selection post Msg 228 and completion post msg 230 link to the ebook version rather than the kindle edition. selection post Msg 237 links to paperback edition
Please could you amend. Thanks x
Tracking updated only corrections in above post.
Completion Post – Week 10
Satisfaction Guaranteed, Lauren Blakely – 11/10/20 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Review — This was a super cute book! I enjoyed the prequel book also, but seeing Malone and Sloane fall in love all over again and work things out was much more satisfying!
I can change the link for 228 and 230 if you want. I figured it was the ebook edition since I have the kickstarter ebook that I read - not the kindle version. But it's all the same story - so let me know if you want me to change that one. The ebook is also the one in my "read" list.For Post 237 - I need to check the rules - I'm listening to the audible version. I linked the paperback one since it's the default edition. But maybe I should be linking the audio and just state the default pages?
Sorry, my internet has been very faulty, so I didn't see the post until now.
I couldn't find it in the rules - but I changed Post 237 to be the audio version. I used the paperback pages though - let me know if i should change it to kindle pages or anything.And do you still want me to change the ebook to the kindle version? I'll watch and am happy to do it (but it really was the ebook - so I probably won't change it on my "read" list so I can keep track of where it is.)
Suzanne wrote: "I couldn't find it in the rules - but I changed Post 237 to be the audio version. I used the paperback pages though - let me know if i should change it to kindle pages or anything.And do you stil..."
Hi Suzanne - in fact, the ebook, paperback or Kindle edition works - it just needs the page count on there.
In this challenge you can use whichever edition you like so long as it is over 100 pages and those pages match the edition posted. It doesn't need to match the actual one you read. And you need to link to an edition with a page count, (Sorry - you may need to back to your original edition? not the audiobook?)
Jane (PS) wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "I couldn't find it in the rules - but I changed Post 237 to be the audio version. I used the paperback pages though - let me know if i should change it to kindle pages or anything...."
Aah sorry keep getting mixed up with the challenges - sorry this is totally my fault!
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Option 1:
4. 10 million users subscribed to Disney+ on its first day of operation.
* Read a book with over 10,000 ratings.
Option 2:
Key date - 22 April 2020
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.