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PtP - Love Is an Open Book (12)
Victorian Vickie wrote: "Good"Hi, hope all is well. Just checking in to remind make selection for this week, you can use a pass if want. Just make a post claiming it for this week. Thank you 😊
Week 2-Completion Post- Read a book published in November 2019.
Book: Outmatched
Pages: 334/GR
How it qualifies: Published 11/19/2019
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Review: I totally enjoyed this. I haven't read anything by Samantha Young before, but I have loved all of Kristen Callihan's books so far. I wasn't sure what to expect with this collaboration, but it was really good. Rhys is a former heavyweight champion boxer and Parker is an environmentalist who works for some fancy firm. I never really did understand what exactly she does, it wasn't really explained at all, but it was portrayed as a very smart and important job, so I was impressed. I never would have thought that these two would work, they have zero in common, but somehow the chemistry between them really sparked and I completely bought into their love story. Some of the secondary characters were over the top, like Parker's asshole big boss, but he made a good bad guy and the scene where he got bit by the snake was epic! Overall, a really fun read.
Awesome, sounds like a fun read AliciaJ. I shall have to give it a try soon 😊
Week 3, 12. The Simpsons back catalogue is available for more of Bart, Homer, Marge, Lisa et al! ...Have you noticed how all the names are short? Even the writers' names are short - Matt, James, Dan, Al, Sam, Mike, John etc (Yes, I am conveniently leaving out a few names for the sake of this category ;)*Read a book with an MC whose first name is less than 6 letters long.
Qualification must be quoted in the précis; please provide an extract. Nicknames will work.
Option 2:
Key date - 18 March 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 #3 - Selection 
Love in SpadesPages: 304 // GR
How it Qualifies: Option 1
- "Especially in the form of infuriating, sexy-as-sin Ace Sharpe."
Week #3- Selection PostOption 1- Read a book with an MC whose first name is less than 6 letters long.
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
Pages- 432
How it qualifies- "Luc O'Donnell is tangentially--and reluctantly--famous." https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
Week #3 ~ Option #1
Task 12. The Simpsons
Book ~ The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband
Page numbers ~ 384 pages
Qualifications ~ MC, Edward is less than 6 letters.
For Option 1:Please make sure you include an excerpt from the precis (blurb) quoting your MC's name that is less than 6 letters.
*a lot of ppl are missing this little detail, so this will be posted in all teams
Victorian Vickie wrote: "Pass this week"Hi Vicki - do you mean for Week 2?
You still haven't posted a book for that week yet.
Please update this post (message 109) to show which week you are passing for, and post a selected book for the other week.
If you are passing for week 3, and posting a book for week 2, I need the Week 2 selection post within the next 24 hours.
(All books need to be selected in the week that is currently underway, even if they are then read in a subsequent week.)
Thanks!
Mamacita wrote: "Mama's Disney PtP Selection PostWeek #3 ~ Option #1
Task 12. The Simpsons
Book ~ [book:The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband|3193172..."
Mama this book wouldn't fit as the name needs to be less then 6 it can't be six letters, has to be 5 or less sorry...
Unless the mc has nickname like Ed? Then can use that. Need to use quote from the precis to show how fits too, thanks xx
Laura wrote: "Mamacita wrote: "Mama's Disney PtP Selection PostWeek #3 ~ Option #1
Task 12. The Simpsons
Book ~ [book:The Girl with the Make-Believ..."
K. I'll figure something else out.
Hi, is it ok to use a book that I read after the new week called, but I forgot to come here and post my selection first? I just finished it and realized the MC’s name is only four letters.
Laura wrote: "Awesome, sounds like a fun read AliciaJ. I shall have to give it a try soon 😊"It was really cute. I think you’ll get a kick out of it. 😁
Week #3 ~ Option #1
Task #12. The Simpsons
Book ~ King
Page numbers ~ 303 pages
Qualifications ~ Both MC names are less than 6 letters.
"King’s future hangs in the balance. Doe’s is written in her past.
AliciaJ wrote: "Hi, is it ok to use a book that I read after the new week called, but I forgot to come here and post my selection first? I just finished it and realized the MC’s name is only four letters."So long as you started after I made the call, you are OK to use it. Just make separate selection and completion posts :)
Selection PostWeek #3; Option 1
Father of the Groom
Pages: 134
How the book qualifies: MC's name is less than 6 letters:
"Avery has a good life. He loves his job as a makeup artist, and he’s ecstatic about being Twink of Honor in his best friend’s wedding."
Week #3 - Completion
Love in SpadesPages: 304 // GR
How it Qualifies: Option 1
- "Especially in the form of infuriating, sexy-as-sin Ace Sharpe."
Rating: 20th September // 4 Stars
Review:
An entertaining read, with plenty of humor and an amazing group of characters. While i adored the relationship development and banter between Colton and Ace, this book definitely provides an introduction to everyone and sets up for the rest of the series perfectly.
Theres some great action scenes towards the start and the end, involving car chases and fights which were a lot of fun. I didn't have a clue as to the culprit and so the twists here were great, it was an amazing reveal and so enjoyable.
There are a lot of fun and sweet/hot moments throughout, such as the scenes by the pool and on the beach. These two have incredible chemistry from start to finish and i enjoyed their development so much.
Many great characters throughout so be difficult to mention them all, but of course i adored the Kings of Ace, Lucky, Red and King. They're all so different and have an amazing bond, i loved learning a little about them throughout along with their future partners. Also would love to see more of Frank and Joshua as they're adorable.
Overall a great read with a lovely happy ending, i look forward to reading more of the series soon xx
Week 2completion 
Finished 19/9
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Being a big fan of superheros this book was perfect for me and since i love Christmas this was a perfect combination
Week 3 selection
140 pages
Dante Hernandez has always been the type to love ‘em and leave ‘em. Get out before they left him.
AliciaJ wrote: "Selection PostWeek #1
Father of the Groom
Pages: 134
How the book qualifies: MC's name is less than 6 letters:
"Avery has a good life. He l..."
Hi Alicia - could you please update this to Week 3 :D
Week #3- Completion PostFinished 9/21/20
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
Rating- 5*
Review- I wasn't sure what I was going to think of Luc and Oliver at the beginning of this one. I quickly came to adore both of them. The family drama (sorry, no spoilers from me), the inner angst and damaged psyche of each of them....I was invested. I even came to like Luc's friends and sidekicks by the end of the story. I loved Luc and Oliver separately and even more together. I rarely reread a book but this one I just might. Just to revisit the guys again.
Completion PostWeek #3; Option 1
Father of the Groom
Pages: 134
How the book qualifies: MC's name is less than 6 letters:
"Avery has a good life. He loves his job as a makeup artist, and he’s ecstatic about being Twink of Honor in his best friend’s wedding."
Date Read: 9/20/20
Rating: 3 stars
Review: This was ok. I'm not a huge fan of Daddy/boy scenes, but at least these guys didn't do it full-time. It was a little weird since the Daddy was actually the father of the groom, and Avery was best friend's with the bride, but not so much I couldn't finish the story. I did appreciate that the author didn't have the characters declare their undying devotion to each other at the end, rather they decided to explore their feelings and see where the relationship could go. I thought that was perfect since they only spent the one weekend together. The story was pretty shallow, but since it was only a little over 100 pages, I felt like I got what I paid for.
Jane (PS) wrote: "AliciaJ wrote: "Selection PostWeek #1
Father of the Groom
Pages: 134
How the book qualifies: MC's name is less than 6 letters:
"Avery has a..."
Yes, I just saw that. Thanks Jane! 😊
I changed my book. Do you want me to edit that post so that you keep my same spot or do you want me to strikethrough and make a new post?
Mamacita wrote: "I changed my book. Do you want me to edit that post so that you keep my same spot or do you want me to strikethrough and make a new post?"Strikethrough please and new post, i can update. Thanks for checking 😊
Mama's Disney PtP Selection Post
Week #3 ~ Option #1
Blood Prince
Task #12. The Simpsons
Pages: 332 Pages
Qualifications: per Blurb, Both MC names are less than 6 letters.
"Paris, heir to a vampire kingdom ... will risk everything just to touch Helen again."
Mama's Disney PtP Completion Post
Week #3 ~ Option #1
Blood Prince 2.5* ✔️ 9/21
Task #12. The Simpsons
Pages: 332 Pages
Qualifications: per Blurb, Both MC names are less than 6 letters.
"Paris, heir to a vampire kingdom ... will risk everything just to touch Helen again."
Review: this was a type of retelling of the couple Helen of Troy and Paris but this version was a What if aftereffect. So, in this version after Helen and Paris died, Paris was turned a vampire and Helen was Reborn as a maiden of Artemis. Paris retained his memory, Helen did not & Menelaus was a demon king. The story was all about Menelaus and Paris fighting over Helen again and the couple getting their vengeance. There were nods to Harry Potter with the dark wood and spiders along with spells witches and Dragons. I'm normally love Celia Aaron, but in this instance it was more of Meh. My opinion is she needs to stick to with what she knows which is dark romance.
Mamacita wrote: "Mama's Disney PtP Selection Post Week #3 ~ Option #1
Blood Prince 2.5* ✔️ 9/21
Task #12. The Simpsons
Pages: 332 Pages
Qualifications: per Blurb,..."
Can update to say completion instead of selection, no need to repost. Thanks 😊
Laura wrote: "Mamacita wrote: "Mama's Disney PtP Selection Post Week #3 ~ Option #1
Blood Prince 2.5* ✔️ 9/21
Task #12. The Simpsons
Pages: 332 Pages
Qualifica..."
Will do. Sorry.
Week 4, There are a lot of 'classic' movies and serials on Disney+- Read a 'classic' book from one of the following lists:
Great Romance Novels
I Don't Understand All That Fuss
Timeless MM romance
Teen Girl Classics
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 - 25 March 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 #4 - Selection 
The Rebuilding YearPages: 234// GR
How it Qualifies: Option 1
- Timeless MM Romance, #80
Week #4 - Selection Post Option #1
Frog by Mary CalmesPages: 194/GR
How it Fits: #48 on Timeless MM or Gay romance
Hi everyone - Victorian Vickie has left the challenge due to RL issues 🙂
Thank you for letting know Jane 😊I hope she is well xx
Week #4 - Completion
The Rebuilding YearPages: 234// GR
How it Qualifies: Option 1
- Timeless MM Romance, #80
Rating: 27th September // 4 Stars
Review:
I fell in love with this story from the start it just grabbed me and took me on this beautiful journey. The characters are wonderful and i adore the alternating povs between them, i couldn't pick a favorite there both amazing.
I enjoyed Ryan and John so much, the slow burn and progression of their relationship was addictive. As they got to know each other and developed feelings over time, it just felt very natural growth between them. Neither had been attracted to a man before and so they took their time figuring out what they want.
Didn't jump right into it as gave themselves that time to really think about and then when they do come together, their chemistey is hot as hell... Steamy and intimate. Just all the little moments of affection and their banter is a lot of fun.
Oh and the plot was fascinating, the revelations and how that played out was incredible. With all the pieces coming together, the action scene towards the end was amazing.
Also must mention the side cast who were great with lots of development too, i especially loved Mark and the music scenes. He was a lot of fun, very realistic for teen too with all their fears.
Overall a wonderful story with lovely writing and a sweet ending looking towards their future. I look forward to reading more about Ryan and John soon xx
Week #4 Selection PostOption 2
Spring Strings by Lily Morton
Pages- 154
Love is an open book-AliciaJ- 5 stars, book read on 5/3/20.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Fran wrote: "Week #4 Selection PostOption 2
Spring Strings by Lily Morton
Pages- 154
Love is an open book-AliciaJ- 5 stars, book read on 5/..."
Hope you like it Fran 😊
Week 3 completion
Finished 25/9
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I loved this book and i loved papi frankie and his adorable koshka and i love men in lingerie so all in all a adorable book
AliciaJ wrote: "Fran wrote: "Week #4 Selection PostOption 2
Spring Strings by Lily Morton
Pages- 154
Love is an open book-AliciaJ- 5 stars, bo..."
I liked it AliciaJ! I really enjoyed their growth - and Mal's sass!
Week #4 Completion PostCompleted 9/27/20
Option 2
Spring Strings by Lily Morton
Rating- 4*
Review- This was a bit of an opposites-attract story- and I love those! Mal is a supermodel with a sassy attitude and Cadan is an overworked grumpy farmer. I loved them together. We had some side characters that explained the reasons for both of their personalities and circumstances and gave us a good picture of each of their baggage. It was a sweet story of how each of them needed the other.
Mama's Disney PtP Selection Post
Week #4 ~ Option #2
Task #7. Classic Disney
Book ~ Crave The Night
Page numbers ~ 288 Pages
Qualifications ~ AliciaJ gave 5* on 9/22/2020
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Emeli wrote: ".. "Hey, just reminder to make selection for this week. If want to use pass thats available, but shall still need post to say using for week 4. Thank you 😊
Mama's Disney PtP Completion PostWeek #4 ~ Option #2
Task #7. Classic Disney
Book ~ Crave The Night 3* ✔️ 10/1
Page numbers ~ 288 Pages
Qualifications ~ AliciaJ gave 5* on 9/22/2020
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Review ~ Well... it was just Meh. Oh man, I'm not having much luck with my PTP books here lately. I usually love my MB books, but this one was just okay.
Why oh, why, oh why indeed! Why, didn't the author give us more flashbacks from Nathan of his time and the hunter camp? It's like this whole book was just to show that Jordana was (view spoiler) along with introducing us to the character Zael. That was the only good parts IMHO along with the sex. Nathan's passion, when he unleashed it, was spot on. Otherwise...
What a wasted opportunity for Nathan. He was such an enigma. This was the author's Prime opportunity to really cement his character in our hearts and minds. I was really looking forward to his character.
You better not F*ck up Lazaro Archer too. He's been my Fave for awhile. I picture this big Ole Bear of a Man! Don't screw up his book too!
Week #4 - Completion PostOption #1
Frog by Mary CalmesPages: 194/GR
How it Fits: #48 on Timeless MM or Gay romance
Read: 9/30
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I'm not sure how many times I've read this one, but for some reason, this time around just didn't do it for me. I was just not as charmed by Web's perfection as I usually am. He's an older, broke, retired bull rider, with pretty low self esteem IMO. For some reason, the brilliant neurosurgeon Cy is helplessly in love with Web and desires nothing more than for Web to stay with him forever. Usually I get a kick out of the push/pull attraction between these guys, but I just wasn't feeling it this time around. I put it down to the "2020 blahs".
Fran wrote: "AliciaJ wrote: "Fran wrote: "Week #4 Selection PostOption 2
Spring Strings by Lily Morton
Pages- 154
Love is an open book-Alic..."
I'm so glad! Lily Morton has really become one of my favorite authors this past year. 😊
Mamacita wrote: "Mama's Disney PtP Completion PostWeek #4 ~ Option #2
Task #7. Classic Disney
Book ~ Crave The Night 3* ✔️ 10/1
Page numbers ~ 288 Pages
Qualif..."
Sorry this one didn't work for you Mamacita.
AliciaJ wrote: "Mamacita wrote: "Mama's Disney PtP Completion PostWeek #4 ~ Option #2
Task #7. Classic Disney
Book ~ Crave The Night 3* ✔️ 10/1
Page numbers ~..."
Oh girl it's okay. Thank you. I hope it didn't hurt your feelings that I didn't like it when you did. It was one of those that I just had high hopes for Nathan. I think if she would have gave him flashbacks of when he was in Drago's liar and showing him flashing back to running into the order or something. I just think it was a waste for his character. I love the series though. I've got a few of yours starred for my option #2. We have a lot of the same books and Series in common.
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Week #2 ~ Option #1
Task & 2, Disney+ ~ pub. November 2019
Book ~ [book:The Beast of Besw..."
Oh no problem, i get that feel. I hope shall like when get round to it and i 4hought was amazing retelling 😊
Your new pick ive heards a lot of fun too, so glad enjoyed it xx