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[Trio]

I'm so glad you loved it J! I think I've got the audiobook for this one - hopefully it will work in one of our tasks for me soon.

[Caipi]

Completion Post - Task 8

#51. Each teammate reads a different book by the same author, no pass for this task

Caught! by J.L. Merrow
Pages: 276/GR
How it qualifies: team decided J.L. Merrow
Read: 29th September
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3.5)
Review:
A nice read with some humor mixed in. In the middle it dragged a bit and I was quite frustrated with Robert being always scared and fearful. He should have trusted Sean and told him about these accusations in his past.
Rose, one of the supporting characters, was great!

I listened to the audio, excellently narrated by Mark Steadman.

[Janeylou]

Good going girls ..
Just been looking whos won Author of the Month, and ive got some cracking authors/ books to read
May Archer, Gregory Ashe & SE Harmon 😁😁

[Trio]

I'm listening to the 3rd Hazard and Somerset mystery right now

[Trio]

best one yet

[Amanda]

I haven't read/listened to any Gregory Ashe yet because I'm worried lol. I've heard they're all epic slow burns, and I can't wait that long for HEAs or at least HFNs

[Amanda]

Wanted to give a heads up that Jordan Castillo Price has put audio codes of pretty much all her books on freeaudiobooks.com. (UK codes only left, but anyone can get a UK account!)

[Trio]

Amanda wrote: "I haven't read/listened to any Gregory Ashe yet because I'm worried lol. I've heard they're all epic slow burns, and I can't wait that long for HEAs or at least HFNs"

hahaha, you've got that right! He's the king of the slow burn! He does write really fantastic sex scenes, it's just not always between the 2 MCs.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is Task 9:

63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical'.

The qualification comes from tags only for this task. Please include a link to the top shelves page that your qualifying tag is on, with the page number and number of tags. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count!

[Amanda]

I'll be doing at least two books to make sure I contribute to the page count (but I will probably finish the 3rd by Thursday as well, so I can be down for around 500 pages if needed.

[Amanda]

Selection Post Task 9 (Books Tagged Magic)-Book 1

The Magpie Lord by K.J. Charles
210 Pages
How it fits: Magic as mpg; Tagged "Magic" by 280 people on first page of tags

[Trio]

oh the possibilities!

[Amanda]

Selection Post Task 9 (Books Tagged Magic)-Book 2

A Case of Possession by K.J. Charles
159 Pages
How it fits: Magic as mpg; Tagged "Magic" by 157 people on first page of tags

[Amanda]

Trio wrote: "oh the possibilities!"

I know! I couldn't decide between all the new books so I went with an old comfortable favorite

[Trio]

Selection Post Task 9 (Books Tagged Magic)-Book 1

Jackdaw by K.J. Charles
Length: 239 pages
How it Qualifies: Magic as mpg: Tagged as Fantasy/Magic by 68 readers

[Trio]

Amanda wrote: "Trio wrote: "oh the possibilities!"

I know! I couldn't decide between all the new books so I went with an old comfortable favorite"

I love this series!

[Janeylou]

I was going to startvmy ptp book last night, but was too tired, glad i waited now 😃

[Janeylou]

TASK 9 SELECTION POST..1200 pgs tagged magic

The Fantastic Fluke by Sam Burns
288 pgs kindle edition
Fantasy / Magic MPG

[Janeylou]

Amanda wrote: "I haven't read/listened to any Gregory Ashe yet because I'm worried lol. I've heard they're all epic slow burns, and I can't wait that long for HEAs or at least HFNs"

Amanda wrote: "I haven't read/listened to any Gregory Ashe yet because I'm worried lol. I've heard they're all epic slow burns, and I can't wait that long for HEAs or at least HFNs"

Ive only read A Friend in the Dark which was written with C.S. Poe...but its the length of the books that put me off ..although im not keen on slow burn either .
But i do want to read The Same Breath which has just come out

[Caipi]

I love Gregory Ashe's work but you really need to love police procedurals and be extremely patient on the romance part.

[Caipi]

Selection Post - Task 9

#63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical'.

Captive Mate by Eliot Grayson
Pages: 207/GR
How it qualifies: tagged "magic" by 4 people

[Caipi]

Unfortunately this is another book where no audio is available so I'll need till tomorrow to finish it.

[Janeylou]

Caipi wrote: "Selection Post - Task 9

#63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical'.

Captive Mate by Eliot Grayson
P..."

I really liked bk 1 of this series

[Janeylou]

So we got a total of 1,103 so far ..so another 150 pgs bk will be fine ...will see what i can find

[Amanda]

Janeylou wrote: "So we got a total of 1,103 so far ..so another 150 pgs bk will be fine ...will see what i can find"

I’m almost done with book 2 of A Charm of Magpies and will be starting Book 3 immediately after so I can cover the last book if you want

[Trio]

I'm so jealous Amanda, I wish I could read faster. My son keeps telling me to do a speed reading course online but I seriously doubt it would help lol.

[Trio]

I haven't picked my PtP yet either J, I'm going to have to get on that.

[Amanda]

Trio wrote: "I'm so jealous Amanda, I wish I could read faster. My son keeps telling me to do a speed reading course online but I seriously doubt it would help lol."

These ones are actually audio, but if I listen at less than 3x speed I it feels like pulling teeth with how slow it is! I think law school helped with becoming a faster reader, as there was just so much completely dull material to get through all the time lol. A speed reading course would be interesting though

[Trio]

Janeylou wrote: "Ive only read A Friend in the Dark which was written with C.S. Poe...but its the length of the books that put me off ..although im not keen on slow burn either . ..."

A Friend in the Dark isn't a slow burn, those two get busy pretty quick - but it is a cliffhanger.

I was almost crying real tears over the couple in Borealis Investigations - that one just about killed me. They're both in other relationships throughout the series and the angst between them is practically tragic. But definitely worth it.
Charlie David does the audio, whom I adore, but he's not everyone's cup of tea.
It was my turn to do the newsletter for the blog last month and that's what I featured. https://mailchi.mp/de58023aafd5/whats... if you want to see :)

[Amanda]

Completion Post Task 9 (Books Tagged Magic)-Book 1

The Magpie Lord by K.J. Charles
210 Pages
How it fits: Magic as mpg; Tagged "Magic" by 280 people on first page of tags
Date Read: 9/29/2020
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: Bumping up my rating because this is my third or fourth time listening to this book, so obviously it’s one of my favorites. I think this series really needs to be rated as a whole, as in this book we’re only just introduced to Stephen, Crane, and the crazy world of practitioners. It’s still entirely enjoyable in its own right, but I don’t know how anyone could stop at just this book. A completely enticing start to what I know is a wonderful series

Completion Post Task 9 (Books Tagged Magic)-Book 2

A Case of Possession by K.J. Charles
159 Pages
How it fits: Magic as mpg; Tagged "Magic" by 157 people on first page of tags
Date Read: 9/30/2020
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: Again, I have to bump up my rating a star as the sheer amount of times I’ve read these shows that they are worth more than 4 stars. This installment is rather creepy, but still has amazing dirty times, and a lot of love as these two admit their feelings for each other.

Completion Post Task 9 (Books Tagged Magic)-Book 3

Flight of Magpies by K.J. Charles
210 Pages
How it fits: Magic as MPG; Tagged "Magic" by 143 pages on 1st page of tags
Date Read: 9/30/2020
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: Perfect ending to a brilliant series! It’s a wild ride, but the ending is sweet and satisfying.

[Amanda]

Selection Post Task 9 (Books Tagged Magic)-Book 3

Flight of Magpies by K.J. Charles
210 Pages
How it fits: Magic as MPG; Tagged "Magic" by 143 pages on 1st page of tags

[Janeylou]

Amanda wrote: "Janeylou wrote: "So we got a total of 1,103 so far ..so another 150 pgs bk will be fine ...will see what i can find"

I’m almost done with book 2 of A Charm of Magpies and will be starting Book 3 i..."

Thanks Amanda ..its definitely helpful having a speedy reader in the team 😄😄

[Amanda]

I added my completion post for book 3 to Msg 380 to make it easier for posting in the completion thread. If I need to post it separately, someone let me know lol

[Janeylou]

Amanda wrote: "I added my completion post for book 3 to Msg 380 to make it easier for posting in the completion thread. If I need to post it separately, someone let me know lol"

Ive just marked them as same message ..its very clear so cant see there being a problem

[Trio]

Completion Post Task 9 (Books Tagged Magic)-Book 1

Jackdaw by K.J. Charles
Length: 239 pages
Completed 9/30/2020, 4 Stars
How it Qualifies: Magic as mpg: Tagged as Fantasy/Magic by 68 readers
Review:
Really fun, kind of behind the scenes story... but honestly, read the Magpie series first. And Cornell Collins can do British accents at me any ole time.

[Caipi]

Completion Post - Task 9

#63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical'.

Captive Mate by Eliot Grayson
Pages: 207/GR
How it qualifies: tagged "magic" by 4 people
Read: 1st October
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.5)
Review:
Not quite as good as the previous book but I enjoyed reading it. The thing is that I didn't connect enough with the MCs. Arik was due to his past a very distant and defensive character and unfortunately we don't get Matthew's PoV at all.
Anyway, I'm definitely going to continue to read this series and looking forward to th next book. :)

[Janeylou]

I'll finish mine tonight , took a while to get into it as it dragged a lot during first half ..but better now

[Janeylou]

TASK 9 COMPLETION POST..1200 pgs tagged magic

The Fantastic Fluke by Sam Burns
288 pgs kindle edition
Fantasy / Magic MPG
Finished 1 oct
4 stars
It took a lot for me to get into this , it was so slow and nothing was happening , but the 2nd half was a lot better and got very exciting in the last 10%.
Sage is a bit of a wuss to be honest but hopefully now hes got his little posse behind him , he'll have a bit more faith in himself
Also ..i love the cover to bits

[Trio]

I've never had much luck with Sam Burns either, but since you ended up giving it 4 stars I might give them another look Janeylou.

[Amanda]

I actually love Sam Burns (she’s one of my favorites), and gave this one 4 stars as well, but agree that it did drag in places. Trio, if you like fantasy with a touch of romance, but not the main focus, The King's Dragon is amazing. I haven’t read the last one yet, but loved the first two of the series.

[Janeylou]

Ive read quite a few Sam Burns and i dont think you could say any of them are action packed or edge of your seat exciting . I love the way she builds a story but the conclusion always seems a little quick and 'lacking' for want of a better word .

[Trio]

Hey everyone, Heather is starting the holiday gift exchange up again this year. If anyone wants to join (if you're not already part of the group) let me know and I'll send an invite.

It's always fun, with lots of opportunity for chatting with super friendly folks. $15 is the suggested amount for gifting.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Caipi wrote: "Unfortunately this is another book where no audio is available so I'll need till tomorrow to finish it."

😵

If it's not in audio, I'm not likely to get it read... I actually put 2 non audios on my M&G list, I really want to read them though. Maybe over the course of two months I can finish them?!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Trio wrote: "Completion Post Task 9 (Books Tagged Magic)-Book 1

Jackdaw by K.J. Charles
Length: 239 pages
Completed 9/30/2020, 4 Stars
Review:
Reall..."

Please add your qualification. 😉

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Since I'm not waiting for corrections - yet, here is Task 10:

9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task.

As a team, select a series listed on GR and everyone reads a book in that series. You can read the same or different book for this task. Please include the selected series in your completion posts.

[Trio]

MountainKat wrote: "Trio wrote: "Completion Post Task 9 (Books Tagged Magic)-Book 1

Please add your qualification. 😉s
..."

Oops sorry Kat - it was in the selection post. I added it to the completion post, #385.

[Trio]

this is what we picked, right guys?
https://www.goodreads.com/series/230214

[Trio]

I own the audio for Rescue and Score, I haven't listened to either one yet.

[Amanda]

Trio wrote: "Hey everyone, Heather is starting the holiday gift exchange up again this year. If anyone wants to join (if you're not already part of the group) let me know and I'll send an invite.

It's always f..."

Which group is this in? And when are the purchases done by? I’m on a strict budget until we’re done with the house buying but I love gift exchanges!

[Amanda]

Trio wrote: "this is what we picked, right guys?
https://www.goodreads.com/series/230214"

Yup! I think Janine wanted Score, as from the reviews it looks like that's the one with guinea pigs and I know she wanted whichever one had guinea pigs in it