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TART Challenge2 - Speedy Spine Crackers (6)
Completion: Task 5
Not My RomeoPages: 346 (kindle)
Date completed: 9/26/20
Task: Each teammate reads a book another teammate read and rated 4 Stars or higher in the last 3 months. No pass for this task.
How it fits: CB read on 8/30/20 and rated it *5 STARS*
Rating: *4 STARS*
I really liked this one. The heroine was spunky and had a spine, the hero was great. Their meeting was fantastically funny. But the reason I couldn't give it *5 STARS* was the ending. The play was just a bit over the top for me and I was more eye rolling than enjoying.
But up until that point, the author had me 100% The audio on this was really good too.
Completion Post - Task 519. Each teammate reads a book another teammate read and rated 4 Stars or higher in the last 3 months. No pass for this task.
The Gargoyle Gets His Girl by Kristen Painter
Pages: 356 (GR)
Date Completed; 9/26/2020
How it qualifies: Read by Laura on 7/11/2020 & rated 4 stars Laura’s review
Rating: 3⭐️
I really like this light and charming paranormal series, but this was unfortunately not one of my favorites. I was enjoying the developing relationship between Nick and Willa and wanted to see where the escalating issue with her stalker would go, when I felt like halfway through the book the plot completely jumped the shark. All of a sudden we have a kidnapping, a royalty crowning plot, and evil siblings. Just so jarring and out of left field, I felt disconnected for the second half of the book and didn’t enjoy it, which is unfortunate. This series has been a pleasant surprise to me however, so I feel like this is just a bit of a misstep.
Sassafrass wrote: "Completion: Task 5 Not My RomeoPages: 346 (kindle)
Date completed: 9/26/20
Task: Each teammate reads a book another teammate read and rated 4 Sta..."
Glad you enjoyed this one too, Sass! The hero was literally one of my favorites I’ve read in some time.
Also, according to MKat’s note in the task I think we need to include a link to either a review or the read shelf
oooh, good catch. I'll do that now.ETA: linked!
It was really cute. Definitely a fun book.
I almost went with From Lukov with Love which you also read recently, but I didn't want to hold everyone up with that long book! But it's one of my favorites.
Completion post - task 5Book:
Pages: 346 as per kindle edition in above W
Read: 26 September
Rating: 5⭐️
How it qualifies: CB read on 30 August and rated 5⭐️ Link to review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Review: I loved this book! From the start with the blind date mistaken identity I was pulled in to the story. It had humour, fun and good plot lines. Elena was funny, self assured and didn’t settle for less than she felt she deserved. Jack was a big star with insecurities that he let influence his life and hold him back. It was great to see how the 2 of them gelled and got their HEA. I also loved the side characters. One negative would be that I wanted Preston to get a public comeuppance as I didn’t like him from the beginning.
You enjoyed it too, huh, Hazel! great.I was supposed to take my time and read it so I wasn't twiddling my thumbs waiting until we were eligible for our next task, but I couldn't help but devour it. :)
Sassafrass wrote: "You enjoyed it too, huh, Hazel! great.I was supposed to take my time and read it so I wasn't twiddling my thumbs waiting until we were eligible for our next task, but I couldn't help but devour i..."
Yes I couldn’t put it down! I’d been wanting to read this and it was part of another September challenge so happy I got to read it.
Yay! So glad you loved it too, Hazel. This was actually my first book by this author, and I am now so excited to read more by her.
I've read almost all of her books. I really like her!
I'm reading alphas temptation that CB read 29 Aug and have 4 safe about halfway through enjoying it so hopefully done by tommorw
4 star not safe...... Drunk elves kindle in my kindle!!!!!!
Completion post - task 5Book:
- Alpha's Temptation - Renee RosePages: 253
Read: 27 September
Rating: 4⭐️
How it qualifies: CB read on 29 August and rated 4⭐️
Shelf
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Review:
I love the phoenix pack books... this was similar but not the same... it had that feel to it though..... There seem to be other sups in this world too which I hope later books explore which I will be reading.....
It had the chic Geek vibe to it while both characters sizzled brilliant!!!!
ok checked in
Woot! ETA: Laura I'm just going to do a post to make it easier for MKat.
thanks sorry still not got my laptop was borrowing friends earlier, hopefully next week xxx
Ugh I hope you get it back soon. It must be difficult to be without it!
Here is Task 6:14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.
Contemporary and Romance do not need to be listed together, but both must be MPG (Main Page Genre). Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.
ok I'm gunna read captivated by you by silvia day kindle edition is 370 pages
ok I'm gunna read captivated by you by silvia day kindle edition is 370 pages
I’m not sure you need me to read anything since I think that’s over 1000 between the three of you 😂 - but I think I’ll read Until Mayhem, which has 246 pages.Hazel, Wait with Me has been on my TBR for a bit, so can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it.
CB wrote: "I’m not sure you need me to read anything since I think that’s over 1000 between the three of you 😂 - but I think I’ll read Until Mayhem, which has 246 pages.Hazel, Wait with Me h..."
It’s good so far!
No, I totally was just teasing! I thought it was funny when I saw that. Sorry, didn’t mean to send the wrong message.
CB, I'm not offended at all. Remember how I commented that I saw you read that recently and it made me want to read it again because it's one of my favorites.
I'm gonna read Cage which has 284 pages.I just read the first book in the series again and it's made me nostalgic for some Cohen Cage (not even the hero but that little boy stole the show for me!)
Sassafrass wrote: "I'm gonna read Cage which has 284 pages.I just read the first book in the series again and it's made me nostalgic for some Cohen Cage (not even the hero but that little boy stole ..."
I love that series!
Task 6 completion postBook:
Pages: 304
Read: 28 September
Rating: 5⭐️
How it qualifies: MPG Contemporary Romance
Review: I loved this book from the beginning. A couple of lines had me laughing out loud. Kate smith is an author of kinky, smutty romance who had lost her writing mojo until she took her car for a service at the tire depot. Her words started flowing there so she returned every day but was scared she would get caught abusing the complimentary coffees! She meets a mechanic as they become friends. Both of them have issues from previous relationships so it’s not a smooth path but some book research makes it a little more interesting for them getting a HEA.
Task 6 completion post
Captivated by You - Sylvia DayPages: 370
Read: 28 September
Rating: 2⭐️
Review:
Where to start
Tis used to be my fave go to... i forgot why i stopped this series in my 20's now i remember....
EVA
She is just a psycho bitch.... the first half of the book sees her getting over her rock star ex who only really ever used her as a booty call, now wants to use part of their sex tape in his new video....
Luckily she has Gideon who flys out to tackle the situation protecting her while still giving her, her independence.
Now with the whole job scenario.... that really pissed me off... firstly girl you are married now not dating anymore why would you want to work against your husband.....
second yes he was a bit underhanded but the punishment she dealt him was childish and heartless..... leave her and go back to Corrine is all i can say!
Yikes! Definitely not reading that one, Laura. And I also need to move Wait With Me up on my TBR list.I switched books as early on I didn’t like the other, so I’m reading To Hate Adam Connor and I’m really enjoying it.
Completion: Task 6
CagePages: 284 (kindle)
Date completed: 9/26/20
Task: Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG
How it fits: MPG contemporary romance
Rating: *4 STARS*
This was a great reread but, I'm going to have give up the ghost when it comes to the audio. The female narrator is fine but the male narrator's voice just grates on my nerves so I had to skip his chapters.
It was funny because I looked back at my previous review and my thoughts about Melissa were exactly the same. The whole punch first ask questions later seemed really dangerous especially with the way she lost her sister.
Cohen was awesome! Such a great little man. Loved him. He really steals the show for me in this book. Especially with all of his weiner talk! LOL
And what can you say about a tatted up, pierced alpha male who would do anything for those he cares about? Be still my heart! Greg was so yummy, I could have read him dirty talking (not listened because I said I didn't like the male narrator's voice) all day. *sigh*
Anyway, all three of them deserved the best HEA ever and I loved that they got it. I can't wait to read more in this series again!
CB wrote: "Yikes! Definitely not reading that one, Laura. And I also need to move Wait With Me up on my TBR list.I switched books as early on I didn’t like the other, so I’m reading [book:To Hate Adam Conno..."
That was a cute one, CB. Definitely one with another little kid who stole the show!
Completion Post - Task 614. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.
To Hate Adam Connor by Ella Maise
Pages: 374 (GR)
Date Completed; 9/29/2020
How it qualifies: MPG Contemporary Romance
Rating: 4⭐️
This was a cute read - the setup of how Lucy and Adam met was absolutely cringeworthy, as she was basically photo stalking him next door and talking photos of him half-naked by the pool and with his son. I found that an interesting set up though, and very believable for how these two couldn’t stand each other at first, which sometimes in other “enemies-to-lovers” romances seems so forced. Their hatred was so believable however, that I was a bit jarred when I felt Adam was suddenly into her and had developed deep feelings for Lucy - I just hadn’t quite seen the path to get there and as such didn’t quite feel the connection between the two as much as I felt as I should, with all the emotion those two were displaying. Still, I enjoyed the book and thought the ending was sweet.
Team Completion Post - Task 614. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.
Hazel
Laura
Sassafrass
CB
Total pages: 1332 (just in case MKat needs that info)
Here is Task 7:36. Read 6 books with animals on the cover.
The animal needs to be a real animal, not a fictional or mythical animal. Please post the qualifying cover in your completion post. You can use any edition to qualify your book, but remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.
I will have a look
Completion task 7Book:
Pages: 300 as per kindle edition in above link
Read: 30 September
Rating: 4⭐️
How it qualifies: Wolf on the cover as above
Review: I’m really enjoying this series. I haven’t read many shifter type books but this series is definitely capturing my attention. This is book 3 in the series and continues with the developing relationship between the Talon and Redwood packs and their plans now that they have been outed to the human world. In addition the arrival of an injured witch Leah has led to tensions with the witch community as they have been outed to humans as result of them hunting her and her twin. The witches also wanted Leah and her brother dead which increases the tension as Ryder the heir of the Talon pack has identified her as his mate.
I’ve put a message to see if my book counts as a wolf is a real animal however the book is about shifters.
I didn't think of it that way. Good question.When she said fictional I took it to mean like a dragon or something. I hope your book is ok. Because if not then I have to find another too.
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19. Each teammate reads a book another teammate read and rated 4 Stars or higher in the last 3 months. No pass for this task.
The books your choose need to have been read on or after 6.24.2020 and rated at least 4 stars. Please include a link to the teammate's review or read shelf in your completion post.