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TART Challenge2 - Still Loitering Layabouts - The Goid Edition (3)
Task 11: (50) Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the locationNew York State
Lisa - A Company of Players - msg 288
Shannon - Billy and the Beast - msg 289
Jane - Little Squirrels Can Climb Tall Trees - msg 293
Michaelle - Billy and the Beast - msg 299
Het guys, we are 2 books short. We need 6.
Task 11 - selection PostBook 2
Hidden Identity
188 pages
How it fits: Jimmy McSwain is a New York City private detective, operating out of Hell's Kitchen.
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Oops! better get reading!
I have your four books checked in, but post again in the Q&A when the others are finished. Tomorrow is the earliest you can get a new task anyway. 😊
Jane (PS) wrote: "Oops! better get reading!"Was going to message you and discovered, I dont have your number.
Task 11 - Book set in NY StateBook 2
Fighting Instinct
Pages: 224 Kindle
Qualifies: Main page setting New York and Maine.
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Lisa wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Oops! better get reading!"Was going to message you and discovered, I dont have your number."
Texted you :)
MountainKat wrote: "I have your four books checked in, but post again in the Q&A when the others are finished. Tomorrow is the earliest you can get a new task anyway. 😊"Thanks Kat :)
Task 11 - Book set in NY StateBook 2
COMPLETION
Fighting Instinct
Pages: 224 Kindle
Qualifies: Main page setting New York and Maine.
Read: 5 October
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
This starts out fairly slowly with a lot of 'secrecy' around what MC Armand is - but of course, we always get there and the second half of the story picks up the pace and delivers entertainment and justice :)
Narrated by Tristan James - always love his narrations :)
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I'll be heading to bed soon. I'll leave it with you Lisa to post the completion in the TART Q&A thread :)The first five books are in msg 7 (and Lisa has already checked the first 4) so just maybe post a link to the last two or something?
Yep, only have 50 mins left so will finish at lunch, in about an hours time.
Task 11 - Completion Post Book 2
Hidden Identity
188 pages
How it fits: Jimmy McSwain is a New York City private detective, operating out of Hell's Kitchen.
Date read: 10/05/20
4 stars
Another new series for me. A NY private eye who in between doing his day job is also trying to solve his own father's murder. We are introduced to his future ( I think) partner, so its building up nicely.
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Task 11 Completion Post - Still Loitering LayaboutsJane's original post
Lisa Book 2 Hidden Identity Message 314
Jane Book 2 Fighting Instinct Message 311
Oh crap. Totally missed the 6 part!!
Shannon wrote: "Oh crap. Totally missed the 6 part!!"OMG. So did I!!!
Here is Task 12:29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession.
Same as last time, professions such as law enforcement officer, musician or athlete are acceptable. Just don't try to pass a rancher and a chef as both in the food industry - they are too far apart. Please post the chosen profession in your completion posts and tell me how you know the book qualifies be it title, precis, tags or lists using links or other info as necessary. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count!
Task 12Read over 750 pages in the same profession - law enforcement.
Inside Affair
239 pages
How it fits: ( from precis) Sean is a detective for the Chicago PD, and is also known as Detective “Dick” for being...well, a surly, temperamental pain in everyone’s ass.
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Task 12 : (29) Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which professionLaw Enforcement Officer
King Me
Pages: 298
Qualifies: precis - "Unfortunately, the FBI has other plans. Agent Dirk Falcon approaches me with an offer I can’t refuse: full immunity for my past crimes in exchange for helping him with one last job." MCs Kingston Wilde and Dirk Falcon.
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Selection PostTask 12: Same Profession (Team pick LEO)
The Company We Keep by Kay Simone
Page Count: 310
How it Qualifies: Federal agent Charlie Judge knew that infiltrating The Company would be dangerous. (From Precis)
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HA! Got to use it for Speedy and this one. Now, to find a book with an animal on the cover for PtP category. Wasn't feeling the ones I had...
Crap, speedy! I'm so off without the notifications. Be back in a sec to pick a book.
Task 12 Selection PostLaw Enforcement
Spin Out by James Buchanan
Pages: 284
Qualification: Precis Deputy Joe Peterson understood the risks when he got involved with ex-con Kabe Varghese.
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Task 12 Completion PostLaw Enforcement
Spin Out by James Buchanan
Pages: 284
Qualification: Precis Deputy Joe Peterson understood the risks when he got involved with ex-con Kabe Varghese.
Read: 10/6/20
Rating: ★★★
I don't think this author's style is for me. I hated Joe's voice and we never get Kabe's point of view. The sex was hot and the mystery okay but not enough to get me to read more.
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Task 12 - Completion PostRead over 750 pages in the same profession - law enforcement.
Inside Affair
239 pages
How it fits: ( from precis) Sean is a detective for the Chicago PD, and is also known as Detective “Dick” for being...well, a surly, temperamental pain in everyone’s ass.
Date read: 10/06/20
4 stars
I love a really good gay for you.
After getting threats, news anchor Xander needs a bodyguard. He turns to his best friends brother, Sean, a Chicago detective.
I loved how they danced around each other and I didnt like the cliffy at the end of the book.
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Task 12 : (29) Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which professionLaw Enforcement Officer
COMPLETION
King Me
Pages: 298
Qualifies: precis - "Unfortunately, the FBI has other plans. Agent Dirk Falcon approaches me with an offer I can’t refuse: full immunity for my past crimes in exchange for helping him with one last job." MCs Kingston Wilde and Dirk Falcon.
Read: 6 October
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review:
Loved this. It gripped me from the beginning with a great plot line based on forgeries and stolen historic treasures, art thieves and FBI. The majority of the story is set in Greece, France and Hungary with a couple of beginning and ending scenes in the Napa CA and Hobby TX.
Narrated by Michael Dean. Excellent.
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Mine is taking longer than I thought. Good...but I should have picked shorter. Will be done with it late tonight. Next call isn't until tomorrow, right?
⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "Mine is taking longer than I thought. Good...but I should have picked shorter. Will be done with it late tonight. Next call isn't until tomorrow, right?"Yep - still time to finish it :) I'll leave you to do the completion post and reporting...
Completion PostTask 12: Same Profession (Team pick LEO)
The Company We Keep by Kay Simone
Page Count: 310
How it Qualifies: Federal agent Charlie Judge knew that infiltrating The Company would be dangerous. (From Precis)
Date Completed: 06Oct2020
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: Quite a ride! Loved how the Vice Magazine interview quote tied into the story (finding the goodness in a target to make them attractive, and being able to understand them). Makes it easier to see how some people make the decisions they do, how they go one way or another given the personality and influence of others in their lives.
Plot itself was a little OTT but I was in the mood for that.
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Sorry review is short. I've had a sore throat for a couple days and started coughing last night. Tired, but have a test scheduled in a couple hours.
Jane (PS) wrote: Yep - still time to finish it :) I'll leave you to do the completion post and reporting..."Done! 😘💜
⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "Sorry review is short. I've had a sore throat for a couple days and started coughing last night. Tired, but have a test scheduled in a couple hours."Hope it is just a cold and you are over it quickly! 🤞🏼
Here is Task 13:77. Each teammate reads a book that the teammate after them alphabetically has rated 5 stars. No pass for this task.
There is no date restriction on this task, the book you select just needs to be marked read and rated 5 stars. Please include a link to the teammate's review or read shelf in your completion posts.
Jane → Lisa → Michaelle → Shannon → Jane
As much for my reference as yours. 😊
Task 13. Selection PostRead a book read by Michaelle and rated 5 stars.
Murder and Mayhem
236 pages / GR.
Michaelle's read shelf
Bottom of page 9 when stored by rating high to low.
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⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "Sorry review is short. I've had a sore throat for a couple days and started coughing last night. Tired, but have a test scheduled in a couple hours."Yes - hope you feel better soon M!! 🤗
Task 13 - Read a book read by Lisa and rated 5 starsSelection
No Quick Fix
Pages: 322
Qualifies: Read by Lisa on 13 May 2019, rated 5 stars.
# 2158
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Task 13 Selection PostRead a book Jane rated 5 stars
The Missing Butterfly by Megan Derr
Pages: 172
Qualification: Jane Rated 5 Stars
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yeah, sorry. lol. I didn't want to start a book if I was going to be quarantined. it's negative, just got the results. I'll have mine done this afternoon, once I pick it.
Task 13. Completion PostRead a book read by Michaelle and rated 5 stars.
Murder and Mayhem
236 pages / GR.
Michaelle's read shelf
Bottom of page 9 when sorted by rating high to low.
Date read: 10/08/20
4 stars
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Liked the mystery of this one. Somebody is out to get Rook and set him up for murder. A cop he almost hooked up with is sent to investigate. Liked Dante and Rook getting together.
⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "yeah, sorry. lol. I didn't want to start a book if I was going to be quarantined. it's negative, just got the results. I'll have mine done this afternoon, once I pick it."Thank god. Lisa you had it already didn't you? At the beginning?
Task 13 Completion PostRead a book Jane rated 5 stars
The Missing Butterfly by Megan Derr
Pages: 172
Qualification: Jane Rated 5 Stars
Read: 10/8/20
Rating: ★★★★
I have to question my tastes from so many years ago. So many books that I've 5 starred would never make the cut now. That's the case with this one though I did enjoy it a whole lot. Not as deep as I'd like and something about Malcolm bugged me this time. Not sure what it was but there it is. Still a great read.
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Shannon wrote: "⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "yeah, sorry. lol. I didn't want to start a book if I was going to be quarantined. it's negative, just got the results. I'll have mine done this afternoon, once I pick it."Than..."
No, Ive not had it, thank goodness.
Task 13 - Read a book read by Lisa and rated 5 starsCOMPLETION
No Quick Fix
Pages: 322
Qualifies: Read by Lisa on 13 May 2019, rated 5 stars.
# 2158
Read: 8 October 2020
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
I loved this all over again. I can't help myself ~ Calmes can really write some great characters and the little girls just topped this off. I will now be ready to read book 2 in this series - hoping the audio isn't far off!
Excellent narration by Scott R Smith
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Shannon wrote: "Task 13 Selection PostRead a book Jane rated 5 stars
The Missing Butterfly by Megan Derr
Pages: 172
Qualification: Jane Rated 5 Stars
Re..."
Hi Shannon - could you please change your post to COMPLETION? Thanks!
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S'ok. I'll do it now :)