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Oct 06, 2020 01:35PM
Amanda can you link The Persistence of Memory to the kindle edition please..the pg count is right , youve just pressed on edition above the one you needed
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Amanda wrote: "Jay Hogan’s newest book Off Balance has awesome seeing dancing tights on partner scenes!"Thats great ..i really like jay hogan as well so shall shuffle it up the list 🙂
Task 12 - 6 Books on RRRC's Bookshelfcompletion post
Enjoy the Dance by Heidi Cullinan
Length: 224 pages
Completed 10/6/2020, 4 Stars
Wow, I see why all the mixed reviews. Listening to this audiobook actually gave me an anxiety attack. I finished it, but it was truly too intense for me. A slice of Minnesota history: immigration, foster care, racism and all varieties of bigotry. Of course it's beautifully written by Heidi Cullinan, and perfectly performed by Iggy Toma.
goodreads is acting crazy - I'm trying to post my completion post!
Janeylou wrote: "Amanda can you link The Persistence of Memory to the kindle edition please..the pg count is right , youve just pressed on edition above the one you needed"Fixed! And it is acting crazy, it kept switching back to the ebook edition no matter what I did. I don't know what's going on. It would be nice if amazon had actually put more money/time in goodreads when they bought it
yes, apparently they're working on it and we'll just have to check manually for awhile :(
I'm not last finished for Task 12 am I?
Trio wrote: "I'm not last finished for Task 12 am I?"No Trio , both me & Caipi still need to finish
Selection Post - Task 12#24. Read 6 books on RRRC's bookshelf, the books can not be added by anyone on your team within the last year.
Felix and the Prince by Lucy LennoxPages: 318
How it qualifies: currently on the bottom of this RRRC shelf
Read: 6th October
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review:
A modern day fairytale, unbelievable and way OTT but so cute! :)
Felix Wilde is fascinated with stained glass. When he gets the chance, he travels from his hometown Hobbie, Texas to the island Gadleigh in Europe. There he stays at Gadleigh Castle to enhance his research about the famous Gadleigh Glass and to finish his dissertation.
Prince Lio retreats for a short time to Gadleigh Castle to gather his strength before he has to take over his role as the King. When he meets there the beautiful stranger Felix, it's a welcome surprise that Felix isn't familiar with the royal family and doesn't know who Lio actually is.
Between the two is instantly an attraction, the sparks fly and the fairytale enfolds.
A typical Lucy Lennox story, a light, charming entertainment. I really enjoyed this sweet story. But well, it's so sweet you should enjoy these books only in small doses. ;)
I listened to the audio and once again the narrator Michael Pauley did an amazing job!
cool - I started listening to First bc I owe a review on it. I'm going to take my time and enjoy it, so far it's fabulous!Hope you all are enjoying whatever you're reading/listening to :)
Janeylou wrote: "Trio wrote: "I'm not last finished for Task 12 am I?"No Trio , both me & Caipi still need to finish"
Looks like its just me .. but I'll get it finished for tomorrow 🙂
Caipi I wish I'd gone with something sweet and funny like you did. I actually ended up with an anxiety attack and had to take my meds. It's other nonsense too, of course, but that story is waaaaay intense.Here's hoping for something light and fluffy for next time - maybe I'll be able to fit in another JL Merrow!
Oof that’s so rough Trio, hopefully your next read is lighter! Although How to Make a Perfect Man really looks like it could go either way lol. It looks super interesting though so I’m looking forward to seeing what you think!
Trio wrote: "Caipi I wish I'd gone with something sweet and funny like you did. I actually ended up with an anxiety attack and had to take my meds. It's other nonsense too, of course, but that story is waaaaay ..."Oh no, I'm sorry, Trio! Reading should always make you feel good. Of course getting all kinds of emotional is part of the course but it should never get this heavy! Hope your next book is a lighter one.
Originally we wanted to go on vacation in the Netherlands this week but because of the rising covid-19 case numbers we had to stay in Germany. :( On the bright side, we could change our booking to a lovely place here in Germany and had only to drive one and a half hours instead of around six hours.
Trio wrote: "Task 12 - 6 Books on RRRC's Bookshelfcompletion post
Enjoy the Dance by Heidi Cullinan
Length: 224 pages
Completed 10/6/2020, ..."
Im definitely going to give it a miss
I adore dark reads when I'm in the mood Janeylou, but holy shit this one just hit me hard - I guess because it's really real, and affects children in real life... it was really hard.
Caipi wrote: "Originally we wanted to go on vacation in the Netherlands this week but because of the rising covid-19 case numbers we had to stay in Germany. :( On the bright side, we could change our booking to..."
So glad you’re able to still get in a vacation, even if it’s not the one originally planned! Not being able to travel is one of the hardest parts of Covid in my opinion. We had originally planned to take our honeymoon this month but luckily hadn’t booked anything as it would’ve all had to be cancelled!
Amanda wrote: "Caipi wrote: "Originally we wanted to go on vacation in the Netherlands this week but because of the rising covid-19 case numbers we had to stay in Germany. :( On the bright side, we could change ..."
Yes, it's all so sad! I miss traveling like we normally would do!
Honeymoon? Did you get married recently?
My brother was supposed to be getting married in a months time and theyve had to put it back to next year now
We got married March 7th, which was incredibly lucky. We had wanted to get married March 14th (I wanted to have pie for PI Day lol), but our venue was booked so we basically flipped a coin to decide if we would do weekend before or weekend after. If we had done the weekend after, we would have had to postpone (and probably lost out on a lot of deposits and such as it would've cut it so close).That sucks about your brother Janine! Hopefully he was able to get it all worked out though. I know when we were in the planning stage all my venders told me that 2020 was shaping up to be their busiest year because a lot of people wanted that 2020 anniversary year, so I feel so incredibly bad for all the people who have had to reschedule.
Its the 2nd time for both of them & o ly a smallish wedding ( 80) , so not a massive problem...but my mom now has to have the wedding dress and all bridesmaids dresses in her back room for the next year 😄😄
TASK 12 COMPLETION POST The Fall by May Archer
306 pgs
Found on lgbtq -mm shelf R3C4
https://www.goodreads.com/group/books...
Finished 7th oct
4.5 stars
I really enjoyed this , with both of them fighting there attraction all the way , the mystery and solving of , was a bit strange but apart from that.....
I think i met most of the other MCs from the later books in this one so looking forward to the rest of the series
Here is Task 13:30. Read 6 books with nekkid man chest on the cover.
Exposed chest is required for this task, can have an open shirt on though. You can use any edition cover to qualify, but remember to use the first edition Kindle page count. Please include the qualifying cover in your completion post.
PS - I am less concerned about the link to the book being to the Kindle edition than I am about the page count being correct. I do need a link to the book, but don't stress over which one you choose except when needed for different tasks. 😊
Amanda, you were so lucky!! My son had pie instead of cake for their wedding - it was delicious!
I'm jealous! We didn't even end up having pie 😂 we did individual bundt cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes and everyone got to choose their own flavors. They're delicious but my nephews ended up eating mine.
Selection Post Task 13 (Nekkid Man Chest) Book 1
Sort of dead by Rob Rosen
198 Pages
How it fits: exposed chest on cover, see above
Selection Post Task 13 (Nekkid Man Chest) Book 2
A Hard Call by Max Walker
240 Pages
How it fits: exposed chest on cover, see above
Amanda wrote: "We got married March 7th, which was incredibly lucky. We had wanted to get married March 14th (I wanted to have pie for PI Day lol), but our venue was booked so we basically flipped a coin to decid..."Amanda, I noticed the date in your email address - my middle son was born on March 7th so I was wondering. Congratulations!!!
I knew it would come back to bite me in the ass that I started
before the call 😅 oh well.
Selection Post Task 13 (Nekkid Man Chest)Ace by Jenna Elliot
Length: 208 pages
Completed:
Rating:
How it Qualifies:
Review:
Amanda wrote: "I'm jealous! We didn't even end up having pie 😂 we did individual bundt cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes and everyone got to choose their own flavors. They're delicious but my nephews ended up eating..."Sorry you missed out on both the cake and pie!
Their wedding was a perfect representation of the two of them! The food was catered by the pizza place they were working at when they met. And the pie was from the local mountain apple pie place that is iconic locally - it is an annual rite of fall for many people to go get apple pie every year. They had apple, peach and one of my favorites apple berry crumb pie - yum!
Janeylou wrote: "WEEK 13 SELECTION POST ..naked chest
Priddy's Tale by Harper Fox159 pgs kindle edition"
oh Janeylou, have you read or listened to this one before...? I remember loving it!
Completion Post Task 13 (Nekkid Man Chest), Book 1Ace by Jenna Elliot
Length: 208 pages
Completed: 10/7/2020
Rating: 3 Stars
How it Qualifies:
Review:
Ace: The Club #2 is the second novel in the series; I didn't read the first one and had no trouble following along. Jenna Elliot is a new author for me, and I've got to say they write mighty fine erotica. The D/s scenes in this one are really well done.
Emme is an interesting character. A combination of submissive and self-confidant woman, I really liked her. A strong friend, and a powerful self advocate, Emme is well done. Ace is pretty superficial, but if we meet him in the first novel of the series then I could be wrong about his character development and I apologize. There's a nice supporting cast of characters. Emme's family is great.
I listened to this one specifically to see how Nick J. Russo narrates an M/F romance (yes, I've never heard him do one so I was curious). Got to say, I'm really impressed. This is a side to him I haven't seen before, and I've listened to him perform over 50 M/M romance audiobooks. There's no mistaking it when he gets the characters.
Completion Post, Book 2
Crushing on My Father's Best Friend by Austin Bates
Length: 236 pages
Completed: 10/8/2020
Rating: 3 Stars
How it Qualifies:
Review:
I enjoy the edge Austin Bates adds to their romances. Yes, they're super sweet, but there's that edge of danger, or bad guys, that kind of thing. There's nice chemistry between the MCs and a good story.
Audio performed by C.S. Harder who is doing a nice job with this series.
I can start another bare chested model book.
Completion Post Task 13 (Nekkid Man Chest) Book 1
Sort of dead by Rob Rosen
198 Pages
How it fits: exposed chest on cover, see above
Completed: 10/7/2020
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Review: Rosen’s writing works really well for me. It has a good amount of humor but also always an intriguing story line to back it up and keep me interested. In this one we have three sort-of dead people trying to solve one of their murders with the help of a lonely IT guy and a tiny turban wearing medium. It was ridiculous, you definitely have to suspend all disbelief, but its worth it for a truly fun tale. The one downside with this one is the romance is kind of lacking. It’s definitely an instant kind of love, and then the two don’t actually spend all that much time together, but the end message is very sweet.
Completion Post Task 13 (Nekkid Man Chest) Book 2
A Hard Call by Max Walker
240 Pages
How it fits: exposed chest on cover, see above
Completed: 10/7/2020
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: A fantastic start to a series! It was an intriguing mystery, with what seems like a long term mystery in the background, sooo steamy (these two have explosive chemistry from the beginning), and suspenseful at times where I was on the edge of my seat. I look forward to continuing this series!
Trio wrote: "I can start another bare chested model If you want to Trio...i havent started either of mine yet
Trio wrote: "Janeylou wrote: "WEEK 13 SELECTION POST ..naked chest Priddy's Tale by Harper Fox159 pgs kindle edition"
oh Janeylou, have you..."
First time , been meaning to read it for ages
Selection Post - Task 13#30. Read 6 books with nekkid man chest on the cover.
I'm Straight, Right? by Romeo AlexanderPages: 170
How it qualifies: exposed chest on cover, see above
I added my completion post for my 2nd book to message #537 (if we need it).
OMG Trio..i was just about to say youve got your date wrong on 2nd book ( a whole month out ) then i remembered to do your dates back to front over your side ..we always do date/month.....not month/ date 😄😄😄😄
WEEK 13 COMPLETION POST ..naked chest
Priddy's Tale by Harper Fox159 pgs kindle edition
Finished 9th october
5 stars
why have i waited so long to read this book..it was bloody perfect😍😍
Harper Fox definitely has a way with words....her Tyack & Frayne is another great series
Jem was so sweet and really down in himself but Merou made him so much more .
The setting and imagery was perfect , ive always had an connection to the sea and would move there in a heartbeat ....if only hubby felt the same
Completion Post - Task 13#30. Read 6 books with nekkid man chest on the cover.
I'm Straight, Right? by Romeo AlexanderPages: 170
How it qualifies: exposed chest on cover, see above
Read: 9th October
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3.5)
Review:
So, the audio narrated by Michael Ferraiuolo was excellent!
The story itself didn't quite convince me. The main characters, Dean and grumpy Sloane, were interesting and lovely and their friendship was really great, all snuggley and cuddley on the couch! :) Unfortunately I only read about their development from friends to lovers but I didn't really feel it.
Posted our completions on the announcements thread. 👍
This parts the worst, when I’m waiting for calls in four different challenges so really shouldn’t pick a book but feel weird not having something I’m reading!
I know exactly what you mean , so im reading some of my short ones that dont fit in any of the challenges 😄😄
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