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TART Challenge2 - Chase the Rainbow (2)
Completion Post-Task 6 (Foreign Language Edition)
Enemies of the State by Tal Bauer
324 Pages
How Fits: Nemici dello Stato--Italian Edition
Date Read: 9/24/2020
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: Reread on 9/24/2020 By the end of the series, Jack and Ethan became one of my absolute favorite MM couples, so it was great fun getting to go through the beginning with them again. (Great fun, and heartbreak, even when I knew what was coming). I'm not sure John Solo was the best choice for the audio, but he did an alright job, and I'll definitely be listening to the rest of the audiobooks as they're released. Original review I really did not expect this book to live up to its hype but it totally did. It was a perfect mix of political intrigue and a very sweet slow burn GFY romance. I was often on the edge of my seat with tension and suspense and absolutely loved it. The romance was super sweet too. A great start to a series.
I'm taking my daughter out east tomorrow, it's a great time of year to be at the eastern tip of Long Island - so beautiful - anyway, I'm really hoping I will have my book finished tonight, otherwise it will be tomorrow night before I can post it.
Finished my book..having dinner and will.post later ....i know we cant edit at moment on GR wonder if we can copy & paste 🤔🤔
Task 6 COMPLETION POST Foreign editionMy Fair Captain by J.L. Langley
312 pgs kindle edition
Im Auge des Falken German edition
finished 25th sept 3.5 stars
Im not sure wether if i had read this at a different time i may have enjoyed it more.
Im not mad on Sci fi, or regency, found it a bit slow at first and never quite got into it .
Tbh i dont think the others i have read by this author were great reads for me either ..sorry
Completion Post - Task 6#38. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with a non-English language edition.
Test of Valor by Keira AndrewsPages: 244/GR
How it qualifies: Testphase: Valor German edition
Read: 25th September
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Review:
I totally loved the first book featuring Rafa and Shane. Now this second book unfortunately didn't move me the same way. Maybe the problem was me and the two years break between reading book 1 and book 2 but it took me ages to connect with the guys again.
They were both having issues with insecurities, Shane keeping his nightmares secret cause he had this deep need to keep Rafa sheltered. And on top of that Rafa's parents, especially his mum, were giving them a hard time. So this book lacked the lightness I was expecting.
Trio ..as long as ypur book is the 150 minimum then we ok for the 1000 total....can you post when you finished please
okay - we're back in town and I'm posting it now
Completion Post - Task 6#38. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with a non-English language edition.
Trust with a Chaser by Annabeth Albert
Length: 280 pages, Completed 9/25/2020, 4 Stars
How it Fits: Ein Sheriff zum Nachtisch
Review: While a bit on the over dramatic side, and another one of those "why don't they just be honest with each other" romances, I liked this one quite well.
Plus - narration by Iggy Toma, yes please!
Team 2, Chase the RainbowCompletion post Task 6
Trio - Trust with a Chaser, #308 https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Caipi - Test of Valor #306 https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Amanda - Enemies of the State #302 https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Janeylou - My Fair Captain #305 https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
I mistakenly used Among the Living for PTP, and now want to do a reread of the whole series, I really hope it fits our next call lol
Here is Task 7:3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
Please include a link to your read shelf in your completion. You can have other books by your chosen author, but only the book you read for this task can be marked as read. If your profile is private, please either open your profile for the duration of this task (or challenge) or friend me so that I can confirm your completion.
Yes, yes, yes, my last SH book fits 😁😁😁
Task 7 SELECTION POSTThe Best Corpse for the Job by Charlie Cochrane
266 pgs kindle edition
Link to my read shelf
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Janeylou wrote: "Yes, yes, yes, my last SH book fits 😁😁😁"Perfect! :) I'm going to try Barging in. It's first published in 2011 so it fits for Bingo too.
Selection Post - Task 7#3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
Barging In by Josephine MylesPages: 288
How it qualifies: New to me author my shelf selected for Josephine Myles / my read shelf
Caipi wrote: "Selection Post - Task 7#3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
Barging In by Josephine Myles..."Ooh , i really like Josephine Miles
Task 7 - New to Me Authorselection post
by Tibby ArmstrongLength: 267 pages / Kindle
Trio's Read Shelf
This does not work for a Psycop reread lol. I'll have something selected soon, I'm just being picky.
(2 minutes later makes a decision lol)
Selection Post Task 7-New to You Author
Larry Boots, Exterminator by John Inman
198 Pages
How it fits: My Read Shelf
Caipi wrote: "Selection Post - Task 7#3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
Barging In by Josephine Myles..."Caipi..can you put a link to your 'read' shelf please just in case as thats what Kat has asked for
Trio wrote: "Task 7 - New to Me Authorselection post
by Tibby ArmstrongLength: 267 pages"
Trio , can you post the earliest kindle edition please ( 4th one down ) , same page count ...and link to your read shelf
I dont know about you , but i dont always post my books as read straight away but we need to.make sure we do with this one 🙂
Janeylou wrote: "Caipi wrote: "Selection Post - Task 7#3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
Barging In by [author:Josephine ..."I had purposely set it to only show the author's books on my shelves to make it easier for MKat. But I have added my read shelf now.👍
Task 7 - New to Me Authorcompletion post
by Tibby ArmstrongLength: 267 pages / Kindle
How it Fits: Trio's Read Shelf
Completed 9/26/2020, 3 Stars
I sat on the knife's edge of angst all the way through this one. It does make me curious for the next book in the series though, about the actors playing the roles in the film. I see why folks love Tibby Armstrong, it was well written, but time will tell if I venture here again.
Completion Post Task 7-New to You Author
Larry Boots, Exterminator by John Inman
198 Pages
How it fits: My Read Shelf
Date Read: 9/26/2020
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: While the love story in this one is quite light hearted, and a lot of fun, there were times where the tension and suspense had me furiously turning pages seriously worried about a HEA (it’s there by the way, and it’s lovely). I think it was the perfect balance though and made for a very enjoyable story.
Task 7 COMPLETION POSTThe Best Corpse for the Job by Charlie Cochrane
266 pgs kindle edition
Link to my read shelf
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Finished 27th Sept
4.5 stars
Really enjoyed is . Lovely murder mysery set in a little village in England.
Anderson & Brights banter made me laugh lots.
The only thing that niggled me was the over use of the word Rozzer..which is a slang term for policeman but i was under rhe impression that it wasnt used any more as more a victorian thing, i certainly havent come across it in fiction or real life , so surprised to see it here
Completion Post - Task 7#3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
Barging In by Josephine MylesPages: 288
How it qualifies: New to me author my shelf selected for Josephine Myles / my read shelf
Read: 27th September
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
Hm, I think this book was basically well-written but it wasn't the right one for me. For one, while it was interesting to get a look at the community of British boaters, the amount of details about living on the English canals and about narrowboats was too extensive for me.
Then the two main characters, I couldn't connect to them, I didn't even like them.
Honestly, I think I wouldn't have get past the first 20% if it hadn't been for this challenge.
Janeylou, your profile is private so I can't confirm your book. I will go ahead and assign the next task, but will not assign the one after that until I can check this book. 😊 Please either open your profile so I can check or friend me - thanks!
Here is Task 8:51. Each teammate reads a different book by the same author, no pass for this task.
Please include your selected author in your completion post. Don't forget to discuss amongst yourselves so you don't read the same book!
Selection Post Task 8 (Read a Different Book by Same Author
Pressure Head by J.L. Merrow
256 Pages
(I've read this before, but want to listen to the audio. But if someone else has nothing else they can read, I can choose a different book by Merrow!)
MountainKat wrote: "Janeylou, your profile is private so I can't confirm your book. I will go ahead and assign the next task, but will not assign the one after that until I can check this book. 😊 Please either open yo..."Sorry Kat..i didnt realise that..probably pressed something when ive gone in messing
I think ive changed it now 🤞🤞🤞
Amanda wrote: "So for 51 it looks like we have J.L. Merrow down!"Great...guess who won a jl merrow book for the celebrations 😊😊
Selection Post - Task 8#51. Each teammate reads a different book by the same author, no pass for this task
Caught! by J.L. MerrowPages: 276/GR
How it qualifies: team decided J.L. Merrow
Just spotted the halloween monthly challenge..now , do i join in or not 🤔🤔🤔😄😄I did want a rest after SH
So hownarenwe all getting on with JK Merrow..i love her sense of humour , and her characters all remind me of someone 😄😄
Janeylou wrote: "So hownarenwe all getting on with JK Merrow..i love her sense of humour , and her characters all remind me of someone 😄😄"I'm halfway through and love it so far. It's humorous and easy to read. :)
Janeylou wrote: "Just spotted the halloween monthly challenge..now , do i join in or not 🤔🤔🤔😄😄I did want a rest after SH"
The one here in the group or is there also one over at the MM Romance Group?
Caipi wrote: "Janeylou wrote: "Just spotted the halloween monthly challenge..now , do i join in or not 🤔🤔🤔😄😄I did want a rest after SH"
The one here in the group or is there also one over at the MM Romance Group?"
This group....i thought it was gonna be a lot of pnr at first but ive got a few days to decide
I haven't started yet, but will be starting shortly! I already know I love it though so I'm looking forward to it. I'm doing the Halloween, it seems super casual since there's no end goal, just spin as much as you want, so I figure I will just use it when I need help deciding what to read next.
I loved Pressure Head ..i fact the whole series was great , lovely ending
Pressure Head is one of my all time favorite series! Someday I'll have to do a re-read.I'm doing Lovers Leap and it's hilarious! I've got 2 hours left (audio).
Completion Post Task 8 (Read a Different Book by Same Author
Pressure Head by J.L. Merrow
256 Pages
Date Read: 9/28/2020
Rating: 5 Stars
Review:Reread 9/28/20: Definitely holds up on a reread and I just really love this series! The narrator for the audio book took me a moment to get into, but ended up doing a brilliant job! Original Review I really like Merrows writing; its unapologetically British, and always has the right amount of humor and wit. I’m a huge fan of mysteries and I quite enjoyed this one, I was never able to figure out whodunnit, but it also didn’t feel like there were pointless red herrings. The romance is light, but there; and I hope we get to see it develop further in future installments
Task 8 - JL Merrowcompletion post
by J.L. MerrowLength: 186 pages
How it Qualifies: J.L. Merrow
Completed 9/28/2020, 5 Stars
Review: Darn I wish I'd listened to this one sooner - such a totally feel good, funny and charming good ole fashioned wonderful romance!
Audio by Mark Steadman who does a perfect job with these guys and definitely gest with Merrow is going for.
TASK 8 COMPLETION POSTSlam! by J.L. Merrow
217 pgs kindle edition
finished 29th sept
4.25 stars
What a delight this was to read , i live reading books set in England , recognising the areas mentioned and loving the sayings and language used .
Our Jude was a poet so this book was filled with limericks , which i love as well
❤❤
"We read the same author this task
Who shall it be we did ask
JL Merrow we shout
As she's awesome about
Making us laugh through our mask"
❤❤
Sorry, ..i know its awful 😄😄
It made a change tittering while wearing my mask today as no one could see 😄😄
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sorry Amanda - I crashed last night!
Yes, DSP does BDSM it was just the author didn't feel like it fit the character any more. I'm paraphrasing, but I interviewed her for the blog I write for when Dreamspinner was releasing this series and that's what she said. I 100% disagree lol, Nate is way hotter in the original. This is the only book she rewrote, she left the other ones alone.