TART Challenge2 - Speedy Spine Crackers (6)

[Sassafrass]

Completion: Task 19

The Firework Exploded
Pages: 154 (kindle)
Date completed: 11/6/20
Task: Read 8 holiday books
How it fits: holiday MPG
Rating: *3.5 STARS*

This one was even more over the top than the first two. I didn't think that was possible but there it is. But I still enjoyed it. Noel's family was crazy as usual and Sam was a saint to put up with it. And of course they couldn't get married in any normal way.

But, in the end it worked out, eventually. I did knock it down a bit because I thought the issue with Sam's "problem" was so blown out of proportion even for them.

[Sassafrass]

ok, I didn't realize it was 8 books for holiday. Hazel, CB have you found any yet?

Also, Laura do you have another to read or no?

[Sassafrass]

Also, here is the holiday genre on GR:

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...

[Hazel]

I’m reading

[Laura..devouring books like crumpets]

8 books!!!!! will have a mooch c the f I have anything else

[CB]

Sorry I have not checked in - yesterday I was too busy watching and reading the news, and celebrating.

Thank you for forwarding that list, Sass - I literally went through the 25 pages it would allow me to and finally found a book that is over 150 pages that I think will be ok to read. Going to give a try.

Sass, I know you love the In Death series, and I saw Thankless in Death on that list, like around page 21 or so.

[Sassafrass]

Yes. I’ve read that one. It was great.

[Hazel]

Task 19 completion post

Book:
Pages: 216 as per kindle edition in above link
Read: 8 November
Rating: 4⭐️
How it qualifies: MPG Holiday>Christmas
Review: I really enjoyed this book! It is HR and features Nick a known rake and Penelope who is classed as a lady chemist. Penelope is celebrating success with her men’s scent Duke which when worn is meant to cause women to fall in love and give the ordinary man a chance. Nick has many issues with this as he has worked hard for his reputation and takes these to Penelope. She sees an opportunity to trial her new female scent Duchess and if it can work on a rake and someone as ordinary as her then she has another success on her hands. Flirty and fun!

[Hazel]

Started with book 2 now reading book 1 in the series

[Sassafrass]

Completion: Task 19

The Christmas Cottage
Pages: 167 (kindle)
Date completed: 11/8/20
Task: Read 8 holiday books
How it fits: holiday MPG
Rating: *3.5 STARS*

This one was so sweet I got a tooth ache! But, I enjoyed it. Lacey got have an HEA with her crush. The cottage definitely had a bit of magic to it, didn't it?

[Laura..devouring books like crumpets]

I am starting this morning

[CB]

Completion Post - Task 19
104. Read 8 holiday books.


Christmas from Hell by R.L. Mathewson
Pages: 198 ((GR)
Date Completed: 11/9/2020
How it qualifies: “Christmas” in book title
Rating: 2.5⭐️

I’ll be the first to admit I can’t stand holiday romances, although thankfully this one was not overtly so. My issues with the book had more to do with it just felt like it was trying too hard and was over the top annoying in the constant Bradford food obsession, Necie’s beyond ridiculous injury-prone klutziness, and her grandfather’s habitual hiding and sneaking of sweets. Once or twice probably would have been cute - on practically every page it’s eye-rolling and annoying.

[CB]

Well, I guess that’s the end of this challenge, ladies - again, this has been an incredible team, and I had so much fun. Hope to see you all on other challenges and around GR soon!

BTW - we came in 7th, not bad!

[Sassafrass]

Wow, 7th! That’s great. I saw some of those teams had like a million tasks completed!

[Laura..devouring books like crumpets]

7th not too shabby lol weel done xxxx

[Hazel]

Wow well done us!

I love this challenge and you’ve been great teammates. Thanks for making this so fab! xx