TART Challenge2 - Still Loitering Layabouts - The Goid Edition (3)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Shannon - don't be too tough on yourself! If not you, then one of us more than likely 🤗🤗🤗

I'm reading Snow Falling - 247pp
Come la neve foreign edition.

Total team pages : 1,044 😅

Sorry - in a hurry -still trying to get bookwork done. This time for our local Ag show AGM this evening ~ and I'm the Treasurer 🙄

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Shannon wrote: "You should be fine Michaelle. I'm the one who screwed up last round so you have no need to feel like you're not pulling your weight at all. :)"

So feeling the love right now. Thank you! 💜

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I'll get my book read by tonight. (Another 12 hours or so) A few rescheduled meets and I was able to get it done before the races :)

Today is one of our local race days and I am checking the entrance tickets and making sure we meet our COVID requirements on entry. It never rains but pours! Hopefully life will quieten down after today :)

[Shannon]

Task 17 Completion Post
1000 Pages Available in Foreign Language


Rule Breaker by Lily Morton
Pages: 286
Qualification: French Edition Briser les règles
Read: 10/16/20
Rating: Still ★★★★★

This was my first Lily Morton book back in the day and now I remember why I read them all so quickly after. I loved everything about this book. Such a great story!

[*book:Rule Breaker|35826972]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 17 - (38) Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with a non-English language edition.
COMPLETION


Snow Falling
Pages: 247pp Kindle first ed
Qualifies: Come la neve foreign edition
Read: 16 October
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review:
Yes - so we can guess this book will be as much fantasy as reality but I really enjoyed it. It was sweet with some hints of sour and grit. Just the way I handle these sorts of stories. Not sure I would have bought this if others hadn't said it was super-gentle in the crime department :)

Excellent narration by Joel Leslie and Phillip Alsace.

[*book:Snow Falling|36678101]

[Lisa]

Task 17 Completion post
Book available in a foreign language

Moving Maverick
279 pages /GR
How it qualifies: french edition available Maverick
Date read: 10/17/20
4 stars

Its been a while since Ive been in the land of the Marions.
Mav is headed back to South Carolina after inheriting his grandmothers estate. There he hooks up with childhood best friend, Beau.
It doesnt take long for the 2 of them to hook up.
A good 5th instalment in this series. I am glad Mav saw sense in the end and move to SC.
There are 2 kindle editions with the same date but different pages counts. Not sure which is the first one.

[*book:Moving Maverick|34472815]

[Lisa]

How are you doing M?

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Completion Post

Task 17: 1000 pgs w/Foreign Language Editions

The Twelfth Knight by Victoria Sue
Page Count: 232
How it Qualifies: Il Dodicesimo Cavaliere
Date Completed: 16Oct2020
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: I'm not sure why I only rated and didn't review this the first time around because it was really good! I LOVE Arthurian legend retellings, in any form, and VS did a great job with this one. Greg also nailed the narration. (But then again, when does he not?)

I loved that Mel wasn't a typical protagonist, that he was a sex-worker and while it wasn't his first choice of jobs (and how he came by it was heart-breaking) he made no excuses for it. VS could have chosen anyone, with any profession, and picked that. Much appreciation.

The info dump near the beginning was a bit frustrating and confusing - even for someone who's read this previously - and I kept rewinding to catch the origins, connections & history. But at least it's done conversationally.

The audiobook was so well done, I'm torn between waiting to see if Book 2 gets an audio vs. starting Book 2 ASAP because Tom & Lucan!

[*book:The Twelfth Knight|49476356]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Lisa wrote: "How are you doing M?"

Technical difficulties held me up.

Can I have an October re-do, please?

[Lisa]

⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "Lisa wrote: "How are you doing M?"

Technical difficulties held me up.

Can I have an October re-do, please?"

Never mind. Soon be November...

[Lisa]

Wonder what the next task will be?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "Lisa wrote: "How are you doing M?"

Technical difficulties held me up.

Can I have an October re-do, please?"

I think I might need that as well - only I don't want to live through all those deadlines again 🤣🙄

[Lisa]

MKats late today with the new task.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "MKats late today with the new task."

Probably having one of my days lately 🤣

I'm going for my walk ... 🚶‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Will check for the task in an hour or so :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Sorry for the delay, been out all day. Finally, here is Task 18:

66. Read over 1000 pages in books with Mystery or Suspense as MPG.

I can't think of anything to add to this... Ask if I missed some info you might need. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Oh, don't forget to use the first edition Kindle page count. Not that you need the reminder. 😉

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Thanks Kat!!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 18 : (66) Read over 1000 pages in books with Mystery or Suspense as MPG
Selection


Dance in the Dark
Pages: 350
Qualifies: MPG Mystery

[*book:Dance in the Dark|12365809]

[Lisa]

Task 18 -tagged as mystery or suspense
Selection Post
Spooky Business
285 pages / GR
How it fits: tagged mystery x30 on MPG

[*book:Spooky Business|54846718]

[Shannon]

Task 18 Selection Post
Mystery or Suspense


Collide by Reese Knightley
Pages: 296
Qualification: MPG Mystery and Suspense 10x

[*book:Collide|42643015]

[Lisa]

Task 18 -tagged as mystery or suspense
Completion Post
Spooky Business
285 pages / GR
How it fits: tagged mystery x30 on MPG
Date read: 10/18/20
4 stars
Loved this latest book even the few downs along the way. Loved mom and dad but the ending was a little predictable.
[*book:Spooky Business|54846718]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

I can't link from app but I'm listening to Trick Roller today at work.

[Lisa]

Loved that series.

[Shannon]

Posted the wrong freaking book when choosing. Why would I start a series with the 2nd book? I confuse myself!

[Shannon]

Task 18 Selection Post
Mystery or Suspense


Ricochet by Reese Knightley
Pages: 311
Qualification: MPG Mystery & Suspense 16x

[*book:Ricochet|40741070]

[Shannon]

Almost done...

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Shannon wrote: "Posted the wrong freaking book when choosing. Why would I start a series with the 2nd book? I confuse myself!"

🤣 I'm still plugging away. Should finish later this afternoon :)

[Shannon]

Task 18 Completion Post
Mystery or Suspense


Ricochet by Reese Knightley
Pages: 311
Qualification: MPG Mystery & Suspense 16x
Read: 10/18/20
Rating: ★★★★

This one had me hooked from the get go. Noah was abused and held for years and all I wanted for him was freedom. He kind of got it in the form of witness protection with Mac. Their relationship was special from the start though not in a romantic way. When they meet up years later, whoa mama. Great story, great cast of characters, lots of action and general badassery. Very, very enjoyable.

[*book:Ricochet|40741070]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 18 : (66) Read over 1000 pages in books with Mystery or Suspense as MPG
COMPLETION


Dance in the Dark
Pages: 350
Qualifies: MPG Mystery
Read: 19 October
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
I always love reading this book and its been a while (more than 5 years) since I have read it. Whilst the individuals stories are why many readers have not enjoyed this book, I love the way they are all threaded together for the overall plot arc. The MCs are smart and thoughtful - a great complementary couple who learn and grow together.

Narrated : Paul Morey - some minor sound fluctuations, but excellent narration.

[*book:Dance in the Dark|12365809]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Selection/Completion Post

Task 18: Mystery/Suspense

Trick Roller by Cordelia Kingsbridge
Page Count: 271
Completed: 19Oct2020
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: Screw it, I'm rounding up. There's just something about listening to a story you loved come to life even more through audio. Wyatt Baker continues to surprise me with his narration; it's the 3rd performance by him I've listened to so you'd think I'd be used to it by now.

Loved re-living this slice-of-life installment. The relationship development is just exquisite, and the sex continues to be smoking hot. It's not all sunshine and roses though; they're still new, and trying to figure out how their lives meld. But oh my heart...Levi's unconditional support for Dom - even this early on in the romance - hits me every time. (And I know what's coming so it's even more important to have that connection now.)

The mystery was less engaging this time around. Sort of felt like a "monster of the week" episode of a favorite TV show, while the little clues (and that ending) help tie it into the major (SoS) arc. But these are the eps/installments I live for.

Definitely need to get back to this series...I left off before Book 4 and I have no excuse for why.


Original Review: 4.7 Stars
(view spoiler)[
So, not far into this book I thought it was just going to be a filler installment, one where the relationship between Dominic & Levi is explored & developed while trying to solve a murder case, with maybe a few mentions of the Seven of Spades killer but only a little progression in moving that aspect of the story forward. And as well as the whole damned thing was done I was perfectly happy with that formula, with it being a bridge-book, ready to give this 4+ stars (because the procedure is spot on and the writing is amazing; but that murder was too easily solved IMHO, though - despite the red herrings and twisty reveals - because I picked that perp right off the bat).

But then...WHAM! 98% happens. And it jumped a half star for that completely unexpected twist. I honestly thought (view spoiler)[Barton would get off on the murder charge and SoS would take him out after the trial (hide spoiler)], but I wasn't expecting that to happen in this book. Let alone what actually happened. At ALL.

Holy shit. I love this effing series. How long do I have to wait for the next one? *whines* *stomps* *pouts*

(Also, CK does a great job with the Vegas/Henderson settings. I'm always happy to see my city portrayed in the books I read, but when it's done this well and it's not the usual suspects of Strip casinos then I really appreciate the effort and research involved.) (hide spoiler)]

[*book:Trick Roller|38226307]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Can someone please do the check in post? I have to get ready for work...we got a new manager and suddenly I have 5 scheduled days? I mean, I can use the money but it's encroaching on my reading time, darn it.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "Can someone please do the check in post? I have to get ready for work...we got a new manager and suddenly I have 5 scheduled days? I mean, I can use the money but it's encroaching on my reading tim..."

Yep - I'll do it :)

Off you run!! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🌼🌼

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "I mean, I can use the money but it's encroaching on my reading time, darn it..."

You must be too good at your job 😉

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 18: (66) Read over 1000 pages in books with Mystery or Suspense as MPG
Jane - Dance in the Dark - msg 478 350pp
Shannon - Ricochet - msg 477 311pp
Lisa - Spooky Business - msg 470 285pp
Michaelle - Trick Roller - msg 479 271pp
Total pages = 1,217

[MountainKat, Moderator]

⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "Selection/Completion Post

Task 18: Mystery/Suspense

Trick Roller by Cordelia Kingsbridge
Page Count: 277
Completed: 19Oct2020
Rat..."

Likely just a typo, but please correct to the first edition Kindle page count. Thanks!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is Task 19:

97. Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.

The books selected for this task need to be written by authors with 11 or more letters in their name. Combine the first and last names, include the middle if used in your total, but do not count spaces or punctuation.

[Lisa]

Task 19.
Author with more than 10 letters in their name
Selection Post - Book 1

Ghost Walk by Pandora Pine
266 pages / GR
How it fits: Author is Pandora Pine. 11 letters

[*book:Ghost Walk|55288323]

[Lisa]

Task 19
Author with more than 10 letters in their name
Selection Post - Book 2

The Man Everybody Was Afraid Of by Joseph Hansen
181 pages /GR
How it fits. Author is Joseph Hansen. 12 letters

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Ack! I'll fix error when I get home. Sorry!!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 19: (97) Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.
Selection #1


Down on the Farm by Silvia Violet
Pages: 196
Qualifies: 12 letters in author's name

[*book:Down on the Farm|35263522]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Listening to Witchbane by Morgan Brice

[Shannon]

Task 19 Book 1
Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.


Press by Nora Phoenix
Pages: 365
Qualification: Nora Phoenix (11 Letters)

[*book:Press|55270009]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Selection Post - Book 1

Task 19: Author with more than 10 letters in their name

Witchbane by Morgan Brice
Page Count: 248
How it Qualifies: Name has 11 letters.

[*book:Witchbane|38657329]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

MountainKat wrote: "Likely just a typo, but please correct to the first edition Kindle page count. Thanks! "

Yep, typo! Sometimes my fingers get confused when using keys on computer vs. phone.

Fixed!

[Shannon]

Task 19 Book 1 Completion
Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.


Press by Nora Phoenix
Pages: 365
Qualification: Nora Phoenix (11 Letters)
Read: 10/19/20
Rating: ★★★★

This was not my usual Nora Phoenix book. Not heavy on the sexy times but heavy on the intrigue. Me likey. I mean I love her sexy books as well but this was really good. I couldn't put the book down. And it made me cry! Yes, the romance was the main part of the story but there was so much going on all around them that I was turning pages as fast as I could. The situation hasn't been resolved regarding the intrigue but that just makes me want the second book even more. Tricky!

[*book:Press|55270009]

[Shannon]

Task 19 Book 2
Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.


Down Low by Parker St. John
Pages: 236
Qualification: Parker St. John (12 Letters)

[*book:Down Low|55506379]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 19: (97) Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.
COMPLETION #1


Down on the Farm by Silvia Violet
Pages: 196
Qualifies: 12 letters in author's name
Read: 20 Oct
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review:
Whilst I did enjoy this, MC Cal has the emotional intelligence of an ant! He didn't think through any of his actions from MC Beck's perspective. He only considered from his own self-interest and that was frustrating.

MC Beck was sweet and balanced. A great foil for Cal in the end.

Narrated by Greg Boudreaux - 5 stars.

[*book:Down on the Farm|35263522]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 19: (97) Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.
Selection #2


Just Like in the Movies by Ann-Katrin Byrde
Pages: 251
Qualifies: 14 letters in author's name

[*book:Just Like in the Movies|42844338]

[Lisa]

Task 19.
Author with more than 10 letters in their name
Completion Post - Book 1

Ghost Walk by Pandora Pine
266 pages / GR
How it fits: Author is Pandora Pine. 11 letters
Date read: 10/20/20
5 stars
I really enjoy these books. Both the original featuring Ten and Ronan and this spin off with Jude and Cope. Although there is always a lot of the friends in the books too.
This one featured Crisco and Luca and another Vamp as well.
Not sure how I feel about the outcome of the book, I am just a sucker for vampires.

[*book:Ghost Walk|55288323]

[Lisa]

Task 19
Author with more than 10 letters in their name
Completion Post - Book 2

The Man Everybody Was Afraid Of by Joseph Hansen
181 pages /GR
How it fits. Author is Joseph Hansen. 12 letters
Date read: 10/20/20
5 stars
I am really enjoying this series. Great mysteries and for a change books light on romance and no sex. Sometimes thats so refreshing.

[*book:The Man Everybody Was Afraid Of|19096829]

[Lisa]

Michaelle, let me know if you want me to read another book or if you can manage a second one.