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TART Challenge2 - Still Loitering Layabouts - The Goid Edition (3)
Ok...whew, that was gonna be tough to come back from since I have to work tomorrow, too.Now to find another audio that qualifies for 2nd pick...
Selection Post - Book 1Task 22: Even Month & Year Pub
Duet by Eden Winters
Page Count: Kindle 197, first pub 259
How it Qualifies: First Published August 25th 2010
[*book:Duet|9005927]
Selection Post - Book 2Task 22: Even Month & Year Pub
Building Forever by Kelly Jensen
Page Count: 337
How it Qualifies: First Published October 15th 2018
[*book:Building Forever|42296355]
I'll post both completions tomorrow afternoon, around 3pm PT.
Selection post - Book 2Task 22
The Unexpected Heiress
176 pages / GR
How it fits: first published June 1st 2016
[*book:The Unexpected Heiress|30346832]
Task 22 - Completion POstRead 8 books published in even months and years
From Out in the Cold
188 pages / GR
How it fits: published December 2012
2 men come back together again after being apart for 10 years each with their own form of PTSD. I liked how they both helped each other through the trauma and the fact they ended with a HEA. Didn't cry though.
[*book:From Out in the Cold|16247662]
Completion post - Book 2Task 22
The Unexpected Heiress
176 pages / GR
How it fits: first published June 1st 2016
Date read: 10/26/20
4 stars
Really liked this. A new series set in the 1950s in San Francisco. Nick is a PI, who also happens to be gay and the richest man in San Francisco. He lives with Carter and has a great cast of friends. A great beginning to a new series.
[*book:The Unexpected Heiress|30346832]
Is that a just in case book? Because I'm almost done with my second and will have both completions up when I take lunch
⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "Is that a just in case book? Because I'm almost done with my second and will have both completions up when I take lunch"Yes, havent heard from Jane. She posted book 1 but just in case she cant do a second one, I have time.
Task 22 Book 2 CompletionPublished Even Month & Even Year
A Sweet Man by Jaime Reese
Pages: 361
Qualification: Published 6/16/20
Read: 10/26/20
Rating: ★★★★
Well I gotta say I don't which man is referred to in the title because they're both so freaking sweet. What a fabulous edition to the series. I do remember Bull from previous books but am having a harder time placing Ben. I adored both of these men so much and their story was just really sweet. A bit of intrigue, a virgin, hot smexing, great supporting characters. What more could I want. Nothing! Low angst compared to others but still so good.
[*book:A Sweet Man|53780701]
Not sure whats going on. Goodreads is appearing strangely, like its gone to mobile version and I cant turn it back
I’m struggling with reading but could get a second book done if needed. But I’m very appreciative of your third book Lisa!!!I’ll get my first book finished soonish but I’m at work in Brisbane & it’s harder to knock off the books here...
Im halfway through book 3 so will finish in the morning.
Task 22: (101) Read 8 books published in even months and even yearsCOMPLETION
Secret Admirer
Pages: 223 pages
Published 25 June 2020 (06/2020)
Read: 26 Oct
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
This is a cute story and well narrated but I was squirming a bit with the secret admirer story line fraught with misinterpretation and how that might develop ((view spoiler))
I chose to read this book after finishing the horror story - a bit of lightness and calm. It was certainly that and fit that requirement admirably.
Narrated by Darcy Stark - 4 stars.
[*book:Secret Admirer|54183002]
Completion Post - Book 3Task 22
Broken
157 pages / GR
How it fits: First published December 2018
Date read: 10/27/20
5 stars
A wrong number leads Dalton to Kannon, a young man who gad just been sexually assaulted.
Although a difficult subject, the story of how Kannon started to reclaim his life with the help of Dalton and his family, especially his mom was sensitively done.
There is of course a HEA, but you are rooting for everything to turn out ok.
[*book:Broken|43184114]
Task 22: (101) Read 8 books published in even months and even years.1. Shannon - NautiCal (Post 597)
2. Lisa - From Out in the Cold (Post 607)
3. Lisa - The Unexpected Heiress (Post 608)
4. Shannon - A Sweet Man (Post 612)
5. Jane - Secret Admirer (Post 616)
6. Lisa - Broken (Post 617)
7. Michaelle - Duet (Post 620)
8. Michaelle - Building Forever (Post 621)
Don't know why I thought we were finished but I'll finish the post after Michaelle finishes.
Completion Post - Book 1Task 22: Even Month & Year Pub
Duet by Eden Winters
Page Count: Kindle 197, first pub 259
How it Qualifies: First Published August 25th 2010
Date Completed: 26Oct2020
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Review: So, I picked this one because it was on a list for a challenge and Michael Ferraiuolo narrates. What I didn't do? Re-read the damned precis before starting.
Was loving his Scottish brogue, hard, really liking this story...and then (view spoiler) I thought, WTF, is this a fever dream? (Máel Caluim was sick so I thought Aillil caught it.) But no. That actually happened. And we were only at a little over 50%. So I freaked out a little, worried that the rest would be tragic, ran back to read the blurb and was like...oh.
And now I'm wondering if that didn't effect my enjoyment of the rest of the book? I was on track to give this a full 4 stars (maybe more because of Michael) but as much as I appreciated the HEA, it kinda fell flat in the last 30%. (Those (view spoiler) were heart-breaking; star-crossed lovers if ever there were any, and I kept thinking what if those 2 instances weren't the only ones, and how many times would it take?)
I did LOVE that Aillil's younger brother was the facilitator for the Druid spell, thumbing his nose at all the things his traitorous simp of a father tried to beat/scare into them. Plus, there were a couple mentions of Aillil donning his plaid and all I could imagine was Jamie Fraser. So, #Points! for that.
[*book:Duet|9005927]
Completion Post - Book 2Task 22: Even Month & Year Pub
Building Forever by Kelly Jensen
Page Count: 337
How it Qualifies: First Published October 15th 2018
Date Completed: 26Oct2020
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Review: I do so love a story with older, more established & mature MCs but unfortunately the romance just didn't connect for me. It felt almost too convenient, and the push-pull was a little frustrating. BUT, I did love how Charlie was introspective enough to see the parallels between how his daughter and Simon both dealt with emotional pain and wanted to be there for both.
I did LOL at Charlie's slightly intrigued horror at the idea of readers writing fanfic for his books, and if it weren't for me downloading TikTok earlier this month (because fuck Florida Man) and accidentally having all these pre-teen kids end up on my FYP (at the beginning, before the algorithm figured out which side I belonged on) literally crying in despair at the state of the world & how their parents were the definition of FAIL, I probably would have thought that Olivia's outburst a little over the top.
Speaking of Olivia, maybe it's because I JUST listened to another book with a teen pregnancy, I pegged that as a possible plot twist pretty early on, and was sure when she broke up with her BF. On the one hand, yay for Charlie being supportive; on the other...I think I'd give my imaginary left nut if there was ever a discussion of NOT continuing the pregnancy in one of these stories.
Austin Jay(?) did a really good job with the narration, even if I did have to increase the playback speed to 1.35x.
I am going to put both sequels on the TBR because I want to Brian's story and his is #3.
[*book:Building Forever|42296355]
Shannon wrote: "waiting..."I have a feeling Kat said she had to go somewhere for an appointment and will be bit late on the task allocations?
...Yes just checked - home mid-afternoon hopefully, so not sure how that works out, but a bit later than usual 😊
Probably right when I get busy and forget to check.
I turned my app notifications back on so I won't miss it...I hope.
Sleep for me. Carry on when you get the category, ill fit in hisever
So sorry for the delay! I knew I would miss your completion, but just couldn't squeeze in the time to check before I left this morning.Here is Task 23:
40. Read 6 books with over 500 reviews.
The number of reviews is on the main book page under the title. The books selected need to have over 500 reviews. Please list the number of reviews (not ratings) in your completion posts.
Task 23 Book 1Read 6 Books with over 500 Reviews
Deal Maker by Lily Morton
Pages: 289
Qualification: 650 Reviews
[*book:Deal Maker|36801370]
In a board meeting - will select before I hit the road in a couple of hours... 🙂
And of course neither of my outstanding challenge books qualify. BRB...
This is hard! I don't want to read one that I'm planning to listen to...I might need a reread.(Audios are saved for work...which is Thursday.)
Selection PostTask 23: Over 500 Reviews.
Texas Pride by Kindle Alexander
Page Count: 289
How it Qualifies: 592 Reviews
[*book:Texas Pride|17837973]
It was between a Kindle Alexander or MMF book...so, meh.
Task 23Selection Post
More than 500 reviews
The Necromancer's Dance
284 pages / GR
How it fits: 510 reviews
Got to put this out there - everybody should be made to write a f****** review!
Also how can the counts on 2 kindle editions be over 100 pages different?.
Have to agree Lisa!! So many books with a heap of ratings and not enough reviews 🙄I’ve almost finished Caulky by KM Neuhold. Will then probably read Blindsided by Eden Finley 😊
Will post Caulky tomorrow and let you know progress on my second book...
I have found a 2nd book I could read. Let me know Jane if you would rather me read a second book
Unless Ive missed it, there should be an easy way to see # of reviews rather than to have to click on individual books. The listopia lists give ratings but not reviews.
Task 23 - book 1Completion Post
More than 500 reviews
The Necromancer's Dance
284 pages / GR
How it fits: 510 reviews
date read: 10/28/20
4 stars
I have never read a book about a necromancer, so this was enlightening. Also a handsome vampire as another MC so I was good.
[*book:The Necromancer's Dance|28486344]
Task 23 - book 2Selection Post
More than 500 reviews
Wake Me Up Inside
237 pages / GR
How it fits: 604 reviews
[*book:Wake Me Up Inside|15837160]
⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "And of course neither of my outstanding challenge books qualify. BRB..."Me neither!!
Task 23 Book 1 CompletionRead 6 Books with over 500 Reviews
Deal Maker by Lily Morton
Pages: 289
Qualification: 650 Reviews
Read: 10/28/20
Rating: ★★★★★
I've decided since I've read all of Lily's books I'm just starting from the beginning and going again. This is still a 5 star for me because it's still funny as hell. Jude screwing with Asa pretending to be stupid is hilarious. Asa's son Billy is wonderful as well. Their little family of weirdness, including the poo passwords, are pure entertainment. Loved it!!
[*book:Deal Maker|36801370]
Task 23 Book 2Read 6 Books with over 500 Reviews
Think of England by KJ Charles
Pages: 236
Qualification: 946 Reviews
[*book:Think of England|20822874]
Task 23: (40) Read 6 books with over 500 reviewsCOMPLETION
Caulky
Pages: 316 Kindle GR
Qualifies: 513 reviews
Read: 28 October
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Easy reading with realistic MCs and their expectations and hopes; a fun step up and well executed. Loved the bee focus and the cute names for each of the MCs.
New to me narrators (I think) : Tim Page and Liam DiCosimo - great work.
[*book:Caulky|50715079]
Task 23: (40) Read 6 books with over 500 reviewsSelection - book 2 if needed
Blindsided
Pages: 310 Kindle GR
Qualifies: 544 reviews
[*book:Blindsided|44528307]
Lisa wrote: "I have found a 2nd book I could read. Let me know Jane if you would rather me read a second book"Thanks Lisa - I have started a second book and about 60% of the way through. I was driving last night so had more time on my hands. The time in Brisbane is over for another month at least, so should be ok again for a while :)
Looks like we will have a book to spare :)
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101. Read 8 books published in even months and even years.
Us the initial publication date for this task. You need to select books books published in even months and even years. ..."
Initial publication date, not first Kindle date. If there is a date listed at the top of the editions page use that, otherwise it would be the earliest dated English language edition.
Thanks for asking, I should have clarified that when I assigned the task. 😊
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