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Mamacita wrote: "Laura wrote: "Agreed.I'd like the cartoon cover one as i have so many of those and be able to double up on a few challenges 😂
The ratings shall be a difficult one considering lots what i read is..."
Lol tbh the pass i used i didn't end up needing as i ended up reading book with dog on cover the friday evening 😂
But i just couldn't be asked to post then and figured may as well leave it.
I just wait to see what shows up, majority i can find something for if try... I have read a few books with kids lately so that would be fun and punctuation now that i check, i've actually got a few that fit to other Challenges to double there too 💕
I'd like the ratings one or the one with kids. They would both be easy to find for me. I would have a much harder time trying to find a book with a cartoon cover. What is the one with punctuation?
AliciaJ wrote: "I'd like the ratings one or the one with kids. They would both be easy to find for me. I would have a much harder time trying to find a book with a cartoon cover. What is the one with punctuation?"Awesome, well hopefully we get a good one. You and Fran have priority for pass this week and/or next though if need it.
This one vvv
5. Disney+
* Read a book with punctuation or a symbol in the title as shown on the bookcover.
An ampersand counts. Series titles do not count.
Laura wrote: "AliciaJ wrote: "I'd like the ratings one or the one with kids. They would both be easy to find for me. I would have a much harder time trying to find a book with a cartoon cover. What is the one wi..."Ohh, I didn't see that one when I looked at the list. My brain must have just skipped right over it lol.
I'm waiting to see what gets called before I ask for a pass. If it's cartoon covers then I will likely ask to pass this week.
The lists for 14. Treats, Snacks & Drinks look fun :)
Yeah agreed the lists are all pretty good 💕No worries definitely worth wait and see before decide xx
Week 8, 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
Week #8 - Selection Post Option #1: Read a book with over 10,000 ratings.
Black ArtsPages: 336/GR
How it Fits: Black Arts 10,781 ratings
Laura wrote: "Week 8, 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 r..."
Lol the one Laura did not want.
Mamacita wrote: "Laura wrote: "Week 8, 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 're..."
Lol i always jinx myself 😂
Im going to wait and see if Fran wants to use pass, if not then i shall go for that. Checked my tbr and its shocking how few i have with 10000 ratings xx
You can use it Laura!I gave a few options and one for option 2 if I need it so I’m set :)
*have a few options. Sorry, I’m on my phone and can’t edit.
Fran wrote: "You can use it Laura!I gave a few options and one for option 2 if I need it so I’m set :)"
Thanks Fran! Thats great and no worries, phone can be difficult with edits.
Week #8 - Selection/CompletionUSING PASS
Pages: n/a
How it Qualifies: Option 3
Week #7 - Completion 
The Boyfriend CruisePages: 234 // GR
How it Qualifies: Option 1
- Set in the Carribean, series title 'Pride of the Caribbean'
Rating: 4 Stars // 24th October
Review:
Theres something about this authors writing that i adore and grabs me in the best way, i fell in love with these characters and their story instantly. Its a sweet, hot, steamy and entertaining story all wrapped up in a lovely setting that i enjoyed so much.
Both Josh and Nathan have a lot of development throughout, as learn their pasts and see their romance progress. Its instant attraction and rather quick to fall in love, but fitting to these two and i liked that Josh was more assertive too.
Considering Nathans the incubus and his magic, i liked that Josh wasn't all innocence and that scene while snorkeling just wow.
Their chemistry is hot as hell and so much intimacy, the whispering and dancing. All the moments of getting to know each other were amazing, such as the songs and talk of family.
All of the side cast is incredible and well developed, from all of Josh's family and his friend Aaron.
The rest of the crew on the ship Roxy, Penelope and the Captain of course. Along with Sarah and her parents, there was just lots of little details and stories going on all around that were great.
I am weak for photography in books so that was sweet too, and shoutout to the fishing pole with mistletoe that was hilarious and smart.
Overall i loved this story and was a quick fascinating read, with a lovely happy ending for everyone.
I hope to see more books in this series as many interesting characters and would love to see more journeys aboard the ship 💕
Laura wrote: "Mamacita wrote: "Laura wrote: "Week 8, 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 yo..."
I have the opposite problem... Way too many to decide on.
Mamacita wrote: "Laura wrote: "Mamacita wrote: "Laura wrote: "Week 8, 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 202..."
Oh what are your options? Id love to see if can help decide 😂
Week #8 - Selection PostOption #1: Read a book with over 10,000 ratings.
Fling by Jana Aston
Pages: 100 /GR
How it Fits: Fling has 10,475 ratings
Week #8 - Competion PostOption #1: Read a book with over 10,000 ratings.
Fling by Jana Aston
Rating- 4*
Review- This shorter story was so cute! I loved Sandra and Gabe. The end felt a bit rushed, I wish the author had made it a bit longer. They were so fun to read about. Sandra is a shy assistant and Gabe is one of the bosses at her office (not her direct boss). The women sidekicks at the party were awesome and led to my favorite scene in the story (no spoilers). I didn't realize that the story takes place at holiday time so that was a bonus :)
Mama's Disney PtP Selection Post
Week #8 ~ Option #1
Task #4 ~ 10+ million users on Disney+
Book ~ The Chosen
Page numbers ~ 544 pages
Qualifications ~ The Chosen has 21,013 ratings
Laura wrote: "Mamacita wrote: "Laura wrote: "Mamacita wrote: "Laura wrote: "Week 8, 10 million users subscribed to Disney+ on its first day of operation.- Read a book with over 10,000 ratings.
Option 2:
Key da..."
I'm sorry. I didn't see this. Just must have glanced right over it. 🤦♀️🙄
Completion Week 7
Finished 29/10
⭐⭐⭐⭐i
This book was hilarious and i felt so much for poor shawn and his bad case of murphys law
Week #8 - Completion Post Option #1: Read a book with over 10,000 ratings.
Black ArtsPages: 336/GR
How it Fits: Black Arts 10,781 ratings
Date Read: 10/29
Rating: 5 stars
Review: This series just gets better and better, and this is the best so far. Jane learns so much about herself in this one and grows so much. I love the scenes with Aggie, it's always fascinating to see those glimpses of her past. As for the guys in her life, jeez. (view spoiler)
Her relationship with the vamps, especially Leo, is getting more and more convoluted too. It's going to be interesting to see where the story goes next.
Emeli wrote: "Completion Week 8
Finished 29/10
⭐⭐⭐⭐i
This book was hilarious and i felt so much for poor shawn and his bad case of murphys law"
Emeli - your completion is for week 7. Please update!
You now need to post a selection for week 8 before I announce the next theme!
Mama's Disney PtP Completion Post
Week #8 ~ Option #1
Task #4 ~ 10+ million users on Disney+
Book ~ The Chosen 5* ✔️ 10/30
Page numbers ~ 544 pages
Qualifications ~ The Chosen has 21,013 ratings
Review ~ Oh how I love my BDB!!! So many things I'd forgotten about Xcor. You just got to love that sweet tortured male! And Rhamp & Lyric, I can't wait to see them grow up. Rhamp & his toxic diapers was no doubt the comic relief in this book.
I really don't know why everybody has such a hard time with Layla. I think she showed a strength especially in her situation where she was torn between her love and loyalty. I actually admired her. Of course who couldn't forget the creep robe. This stupid storyline. 🙄🙄🙄
Week 8selection Option 2
Kindle Edition, 243 pages
Read by laura 17th september 2020
Rated ⭐⭐⭐
Completion week 8
Finished 27/10
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Loved this book it was hilarious but i wanted to strangle jaxons sister she was just too much
Week 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 (No more recent list options sorry)
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.
Mama's Disney PtP Selection Post
Week #9 ~ Option #1
Task #9 ~ Due to COVID-19
Book ~ The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo
Page numbers ~ 384 pages
Qualifications ~ #534 on Can't Wait Best New Romances for 2018
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
Week #9 - Selection 
My Highland LairdPages: 264 // GR
How it Qualifies: Option 1
- #84 on Can't Wait M/M Romance of 2020
Week #9 - Selection Post Option #1
Demons Do It BetterPages: 254/GR
How it Fits: #114 on list Can't Wait M/M Romance of 2020
Laura wrote: "Week #9 - Selection My Highland LairdPages: 264 // GR
How it Qualifies: Option 1
- #84 on Can't Wait M/M Romance of 2020"
Looking forward to your thoughts on this one Laura. I’ve really enjoyed the previous books, I’m hoping this one is just as good.
AliciaJ wrote: "Laura wrote: "Week #9 - Selection My Highland LairdPages: 264 // GR
How it Qualifies: Option 1
- #84 on Can't Wait M/M Romance of 2020"
Loo..."
I will let you know. Been wanting to read for a while, as i have adored all the books ive read of this author. Some of the first mm i ever read and this series is so fun, so hoping its just as amazing as the rest 💕
Laura wrote: "AliciaJ wrote: "Laura wrote: "Week #9 - Selection My Highland LairdPages: 264 // GR
How it Qualifies: Option 1
- #84 on Can't Wait M/M Roman..."
She was one of my very first authors too 😊
I’ve always enjoyed her books. Fingers crossed on this one! 😁
AliciaJ wrote: "Laura wrote: "AliciaJ wrote: "Laura wrote: "Week #9 - Selection My Highland LairdPages: 264 // GR
How it Qualifies: Option 1
- #84 on Can't ..."
Awww sweet 😊
Definitely!
Week 9- Selection PostOption #2
Weekend at Bigfoot's by Addison Albright
Pages- 102
How it qualifies- Laura read it on 10/8/20 and rated it 3*
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Week 9- Completion PostOption #2
Weekend at Bigfoot's by Addison Albright
Rating- 3*
Review- I was looking for something light and fun to read (as usual, lol). This was light and kinda cute. Wilson is a reporter looking to write a story on Bigfoot. Owen is a cutie that lives in the small town that Wilson is investigating for its past Bigfoot sightings. Bigfoot lore and a sweet relationship are explored. There are some side characters from the town and an annoying boss to round out the story. A nice way to pass a few hours :)
Mama's Disney PtP Completion Post
Week #9 ~ Option #1
Task #9 ~ Due to COVID-19
Book ~ The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo 4 * ✔️ 11/3/2020
Page numbers ~ 384 pages
Qualifications ~ #534 on Can't Wait Best New Romances for 2018
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
Review ~
It was a 4-star for me. I really liked it so much better than the last 2,
That's the only reason I took off the star was that she was really wordy. I do hope she realizes that word count necessarily a good book does not make.
I did really love his backstory. Actually, I loved hers too. Both were tortured & scarred outside & in. I Loved the whole pirate theme too. I wish Mortimer would have gotten more his due. But anyhoo, he was in a hurry. Lol
I will Def be continuing to read this author. I am interested in her spin-offs & am wondering if The Devil You Know series is completely new or a spin-off of some kind as well.
Week #9 - Completion Post Option #1
Demons Do It BetterPages: 254/GR
How it Fits: #114 on list Can't Wait M/M Romance of 2020
Date Read: 11/3
Rating: 2 stars
Review: This was an ok read. I wasn't blown away by the characters, who just seemed silly and over the top, but I did enjoy parts of the story, like when Sam was first hired at the agency and was wrangling his new team. But overall, the humor seemed forced and I really didn't like Gideon, who really took the cake as the ultimate asshole. Anyway, I won't be reading any more of these books, that's for sure.
Week 9 completion
Shortbread and Shadows
Finished 3/11
⭐⭐⭐⭐
I thought this was a sweet book and i loved that it had witches and i thought it was a great start to a new series
Sine we are entering the final full week, leading up to the race i figured would put little tracker. Mainly me tbh, as you are all wonderful and pretty much caught up. Thank you! 💕I plan to finish all mine in time for next friday so ready for the race, see what can find thats short for the last tasks after this weeks announced 😊
Week 6 Completion
Laura
Mamacita
Week 9 Completion
Laura
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 (The outcome of the sit-in ;)
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 
Pages: 132 // GR
How it Qualifies: Option 1
- #13 on Yummiest College New Adult M/M
Week #10 - Selection Post Option #1
Muscling ThroughPages: 116/GR
How it Fits: #4 on Favorite M/M Romance Fiction Comfort Reads
Mama's Disney PtP Selection Post
Week #10 ~ Option #2
Task #14. TV w/ Snacks & Drinks
Book ~ Dark Gold
Page numbers ~ 334 pages
Qualifications ~Laura gave 3* to Dark Prince (Carpathians, #1) by Christine Feehan on May 12, 2020 (I'm using the series option to read book #3)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Week #10 - Selection PostOption #1
Power Play by Mari Carr
Pages: 128/GR
How it Fits: #126 on this list- SugarKink BDSM
Week #9 - Completion
My Highland LairdPages: 264 // GR
How it Qualifies: Option 1
- #84 on Can't Wait M/M Romance of 2020
Rating: 4.5 Stars // 8th November
Review:
I adore this authors work so much! This series is incredible and this book has probably taken favorite spot for me. Had me hooked from start to finish with this story, i loved getting to learn more about Bannon and explore a new world in this univere.
The highlands are a weakness of mine and are done beautifully here, with all the characters and the world building was perfection as always. Also major admire the use of language here as it was wonderful, really showed the differences of where they originate throughout.
Plenty of actions scenes in this book, lots of revelations and some previous characters get to shine here which was fun. There is a lot of amazing relationships in this one, especially friendships and the clans members were just incredible.
Especially adored Bannon and Louisas friendship, they really shined for me from the start as they support and challenge each other in the best ways. I just really loved their bond, Cieran has an amazing group too. Also Ian and Fiona were hilarious.
I liked the bogles, the flaggers, gardening and the battles. Cieran and Bannon have incredible chemistry, they just bounce off each other really well and both are flawed. Yet a lot of their love and admiration for the other was for those as well which just gave me all the feels.
Oh and Timothy is the best muse ever, i wasn't sure on at first but he made me smile always and i liked Cierans recognition. It was such a sweet happy ending for everyone, with lots still to look forward to in the future 💕
This book just made me so happy and was so close to a 5 star, if not for the ending feeling sudden. Still perfect way to finish with these two and shall keep an eye out for more in this universe xx
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I'd like the cartoon cover one as i have so many of those and be able to double up on a few challenges 😂
The ratings shall be a difficult one considering lots what i read is lesser known,..."
Haha. That one will be easy for me. I only have two of the cartoon covers. And I'm not in a hurry to read those. The only 2 I would really like is the kids and the punctuation. I think I have some for all the rest of them. I'm so glad I got to pass on this week. That's the only week that I was like ugh.