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Laura wrote: "If I remember correctly we picked Alicia- 2018Anyone mind if we change it to 2020 the year Megan and I joined so I can read the new Sandra Brown book Thick as Thieves before I hav..."
Oooh, I want to read that one too. I'm good with changing it to 2020.
Awesome, thanks for letting me fit it in
Ok, my library doesn't have Thick as Thieves available, so I'm going to read Spooky Business instead, published 9/4/20.
another lovely cover...Never mind. DNF awful
Completion post - task 2558. Read 5 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
Megan- joined 2020
Read: Nov 2
Pages: 448 kindle edition
Rating: 3 stars
Qualifies: published August 25, 2020
Review: It's been a while since I read a Sandra Brown book so it was nice to be drawn back in her world. This book starts off a little slow and picks up with the suspense throughout. Nice little twist at the end which I didn't see.
Laura wrote: "I find B.B Hamel hit or miss"I haven't read anything by this author. Any books you'd recommend?
Laura wrote: "Completion post - task 2558. Read 5 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
Megan- joined 2020
Read: Nov 2..."
I have high hopes for this one, but it sounds like maybe it's not going to be really great, but just ok. I'll probably wait until it's available at the library then, instead of buying it.
AliciaJ wrote: "Laura wrote: "Completion post - task 2558. Read 5 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
Megan- joined 2020
[bookcover:Thick as Thieves|5119097..."
It was good and I enjoyed it. I'm glad I read it. It just wasn't outstanding or memorable in my opinion to warrant a 4 or 5 star.
Completion Post - Task 2558. Read 5 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
Megan- joined 2020
Spooky BusinessRead: 11/2
Pages: 285/GR
Rating: 4 Stars
Qualifies: Published September 14th 2020
Review: I really enjoy the characters in this series. Rain's trademark snark is hilarious, and kept me laughing throughout the story as he encountered a serial killer, ghosts, and various other eccentricities. His boyfriend Danny is wonderful and a perfect match for Rain and his quirkiness. I'm really hoping there are more books to come in this series.
AliciaJ wrote: "Laura wrote: "I find B.B Hamel hit or miss"I haven't read anything by this author. Any books you'd recommend?"
I'm not sure I'm qualified to recommend anything. I have dnf more by B.B. Hammel then I have read.
Completion post - task 2558. Read 5 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
Megan- joined 2020
read: Nov 2
pages: 367
rating: 3 stars
qualifies: published June 16, 2020
review: I liked this book but it wasn't as good as all the other Tucker books I've read. Cute romance with a hea.
Laura wrote: "AliciaJ wrote: "Laura wrote: "I find B.B Hamel hit or miss"I haven't read anything by this author. Any books you'd recommend?"
I'm not sure I'm qualified to recommend anything. I have dnf more b..."
Yikes, sounds like this one isn't something I'd want to add to my tbr.
Completion Post - Task 2558. Read 5 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
Megan- joined 2020
Marked by DeathRead: 11/2
Pages: 173/GR
Rating: 4 Stars
Qualifies: Published October 23rd 2020
Review: I'm a long time fan of Kaje Harper, but it's been a while since I've picked up a new book by her. I'm so glad I decided to give this one a try. I loved the characters and the story, and I'm hoping that there will be a sequel soon.
I'm agreeing with Laura, its not worth putting yourself through reading a book by her shes too flaky
Completion Post - Task 2558. Read 5 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
Megan- joined 2020
Midnight Magic
Read: 3rd November
Pages: 217
Rating: 4 stars
Qualifies: Published April 21st 2020
Review:This was interesting. I didn't expect to not like it because I've read the first book but I forget how easy her books are too read.
Thorn is getting annoying, I wish the author would decide, the cop or the vampire. I was warming to the vampire but now I'm not sure who is the decent character they're both acting like jerks.
The actual murder mystery was an interesting one. Not exactly shocking but a good twist all the same.
Completion Post Task 25Laura Thick as Thieves Completion Post
The Player Next Door Completion Post
Alicia Spooky Business Completion Post
Marked by Death Completion Post
Megan Midnight Magic Completion Post
Megan wrote: "I'm agreeing with Laura, its not worth putting yourself through reading a book by her shes too flaky"Yeah, it sounds like she's pretty hit or miss.
AliciaJ wrote: "Completion Post - Task 2558. Read 5 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
Megan- joined 2020
[book:Marke..."Please correct to the Kindle edition page count. Probably a copy and paste error - I do that ALL THE TIME!
Here is Task 26:78. Read
Books selected need to have titles like Black Beauty and authors like Julie James. The alliterated words can be separated by a small word in the title or initial in the name. Drawing a blank on a name with an initial but a title like Divided in Death would work.
Completion post- task 2678. Read 5 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
Pages: 244 kindle edition
Read: Nov 3
Qualifies: alliteration in title
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I like this series and this novella was as good as book one. I like Evelyn's character she shows strength and determination. I like the slow build up of a relationship with Amarok. Great mystery book with a dash of romance.
Reading Witch Way To Spellbinder Bay by Sam ShortI'll finish this tomorrow. Its a little late for me tonight
MountainKat wrote: "AliciaJ wrote: "Completion Post - Task 2558. Read 5 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
Megan- joined 2020
[bookcover:Marked by Death|55801..."
Thanks Kat, I fixed it 😊
Completion post- task 2678. Read 5 books with alliteration in the title or author's name
Pages: 341 kindle edition
Rating: 3 stars
Read: Nov 4
Qualifies: alliteration in title
Review: I like that this book has a little mystery or suspense to it. It certainly added to the story. I also like how each book includes the characters from past books who are now a group of friends. I like Neil and Gwen but the chemistry between them in book 1 and 2 is lacking in this one.
I'm going to pick up another book that works for this task something by Sharon Sala😊
Completion Post - Task 2678. Read 5 books with alliteration in the title or author's name
NautiCalRead: 11/4
Pages: 286/GR
Rating: 3 Stars
Qualifies: Alliteration in author's name
Review: This is another installment in the Wilde series. They have all been pretty fantastical, and this one fits right in. Unfortunately, the cuteness of the characters wasn't enough to overcome the pure ridiculousness of the plot. But it wasn't absolutely horrible either, so I gave it three stars. But I have to say, if the author doesn't up her game, I won't be reading any more of these books either.
I'm going to look around and see what I have that fits.
Completion Post - Task 2678. Read 5 books with alliteration in the title or author's name
Witch Way To Spellbinder Bay
Read: 5th November
Pages: 308
Qualifies: Sam Short author alliteration in the name
Rating: 4 stars
Review:Actually for a cosy mystery this was pretty good.
I think I'll read the next book but I think there are better witchy paranormal mystery books out there. Just happy to read on KU for free though!
completion post- task 2678. Read 5 books with alliteration in the title or author's name
read: Nov 5
rating : 3 stars
pages: 400 kindle edition
qualifies: alliteration in author's name
review: I think I liked the rescue efforts and the help given to the displaced people the most about this story. It was good but not riveting so I 'm not sure I will continue the series. I enjoyed the Cat Dupree series much better.
No worries. I was happy to read the book anyway, it was really good 😉😊
Here is Task 27:102. Read
Books selected for this task need to be initially published in an odd month and an odd year. Use the initial publication date for this task. If there is a date listed at the top of the editions page use it, otherwise the qualification would come from the earliest dated English language edition regardless of format. For example, books published in January 2019 or July 2013 would qualify, but books published in February 2019 or November 2018 would not qualify.
Just a reminder for us all that this challenge soon ends:Challenge Ends on November 8, 2020 at Midnight US EST, tasks will not be accepted after this time.
Completion Post - Task 27:102. Read
Ghost
Read: 5th November
Pages: 259
Rating: 2 stars
Qualifies: Published March 2017
Review: This book is OK. I have read worse MC stories but this just was so far off what I thought it was going to be.
The book isn't great if the MC is struggling. I just don't want to read that. I want success, just personally what I prefer to read.
The romance was weak. Sort of just shoved together. Just a little boring...
Completion Post - Task 277102. Read 6 book published in odd months and odd years.
OrderRead: 11/5
Pages: 426/GR
Rating: 3 Stars
Qualifies: Published March 2019
Review: I'm not really a big fan of MC stories. The macho alpha asshole vibe just doesn't do it for me, but I really enjoy Kindle Alexander's books so I thought I would give this one a try. Alec and Key are total opposites, with Alec working for the DA and Key being a long-time member of the Havoc MC. I liked the characters, and I really felt for Key and his messed up history with his family. But the so-called love story between them just didn't really ring true for me. It basically just confirmed that MC stories aren't for me.
Completion Post - Task 27:102. Read 8 6 book published in odd months and odd years.
Fury Godmother
Read: 6th November
Pages: 200
Rating: 4 stars
Qualifies: Published March 2019
Review:This was so interesting.
I really do enjoy the demon side of this mystery and I like the fact shes a fury.
Its easy to read and the series is pretty good so far.
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Anyone mind if we change it to 2020 the year Megan and I joined so I can read the new Sandra Brown book Thick as Thieves before I have to return it to the library?