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TART Challenge - Round 3 - The Page Turners (1)
AliciaJ wrote: "Can I count the book I started last night and finished this morning? I just saw that it’s tagged as sports and sports>hockey. Make It Sweet
"Woohoo! I just got the go-ahead from MKat to count this one so I'll make a completion post for it now.
Completion PostTask #2: 13. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as sports.
Book/cover link:
Make It SweetPage numbers:367/GR--kindle edition
How book qualified: tagged "sports" 43x on MPG
Date Completed:3/18
Rating: 5 stars
Review: This was another awesome story from Kristen Callihan. It was very emotional and intense between the two MCs, so even though not a lot happened plot-wise, the story still kept me glued to my kindle until the end. I loved that the story was told from both POVs too, it makes the story feel more accessible and intimate than if it's just told from one character's side. This one is going on my top favorites list for this year.
[*book:Make It Sweet|54447129]
Completion PostTask 2 - 13. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as sports.
Puck Me Secretly
Read: 18th March
Pages: 404 Kindle Edition
Qualifies: MPG sports tagged by 184 users
Rating: 4 stars
Review: excuse the swearing.
I'm teetering on giving this a 5 star. I just can't because it just wasn't quite perfect.
So so close but parts mainly at the beginning I wadn't so sure I wanted to continue this.
I like the characters but my god her parents are arseholes. Such utter pricks who don't listen to her at all and it got very tiresome.
The romance between her and Max was good I did enjoy that.
Also as much as I liked Max the fact his career was in tatters kind of put me off him in parts.
[*book:Puck Me Secretly|42383894]
Edit: Corrected edition linked.
Completion PostTask 2 - 13. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as sports.
GarrettRead: March 18
Rating: 4 stars
Pages: 278
Qualifies: tagged "sports " on MPG; see above book link
Review: Oh boy, wow! I have been reading this series out of order and finally got back to this book. It is definitely my favorite out of the series. This book had a story that was interesting, sad, hopeful and lots of hot, sexy, steamy sex scenes. Garrert might just be my favorite Cold Fury hockey player. His character showed a lot of depth and maturity.
Olivia meets Garrett just as she recently finds out she has cancer. Neither really expect much more then a one night stand so it is fun to watch their feelings grow into something more. Looking forward to reading more about the other players.
[*book:Garrett|23121837]
367+404+278= 1049 pages tagged sports
AliciaJ wrote: "Can I count the book I started last night and finished this morning? I just saw that it’s tagged as sports and sports>hockey. Make It Sweet
"Sorry, was at work earlier when you asked. Happy you took it to MKat and granted approval!!
Yay! Three more great books! Hopefully, Sandy's will be too. Good night Page Turners :-)
So it looks like we've already met the page requirement for the task, so I'm not going to post the other book I read. But it was another solid 4 star read--we must be on a good reading streak lol.
Completion PostTask #2: 13. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as sports.
Book/cover link: Win Big
Page numbers with source: GR/216 pgs
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary: MPG Sports
Date Completed: 3/19/21
Rating/Review: 3 stars
This wasn't my favorite book of the series - I'm not sure if it was the story or the narration. I really didn't like the male narrator of the audiobook, which took away from everything else. This book was about Wynn daughter, Everly, who manages the family foundation, and Wyatt Bell, hockey player for her dad's team. Both have baggage from their past, which gets in the way of a relationship. The book was okay, but neither character really made me care what happened, and the over-excitement of the male narrator as well as his voice when he read Everly's parts was so annoying.
Hope everyone is good! Laura - is it possible to put the completion format in one of the early posts on the first page? Thank you!!!
I'm off work in a few minutes so I'll post our completion if no one else wants to do it.
Completion Post Task #2: 13. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as sports.Alicia: Make It Sweet Completion Post msg 103
Laura: Garrett Completion Post msg 105
Megan: Puck Me Secretly Completion Post msg 104
Sandy: Win Big Completion Post msg 109
367+404+278 + 216= 1265 pages - tagged sports
AliciaJ wrote: "I'm off work in a few minutes so I'll post our completion if no one else wants to do it."Thanks Alicia!! Just getting a lunch break now
SandyL wrote: "Hope everyone is good! Laura - is it possible to put the completion format in one of the early posts on the first page? Thank you!!!"Yes, though, I will do it when I get home after work!!
AliciaJ wrote: "Can I count the book I started last night and finished this morning? I just saw that it’s tagged as sports and sports>hockey. Make It Sweet
"Just wanted to add as further clarification - as long as a book is started after the task is assigned you can use it. 😊 It appears that is the case here, but I thought of that last night when I was looking through the Q&A thread... I never remember all the details at first glance! 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
Here is your next task!Task 3 - 7. Read 4 books that are stand alones.
The books selected for this task can not be listed in any series on GR. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count!
I'm going to read
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SandyL wrote: "Hope everyone is good! Laura - is it possible to put the completion format in one of the early posts on the first page? Thank you!!!"post 10, Sandy :-)
Sorry, don't follow my format... it has all the information each time but I know I vary the order of the information.
If there is anything else you want posted, please let me know.
I'm reading Love UnexpectedI have to work all day today, so I probably won't be done until tomorrow - hope thats okay
Definitely, okay :-) Thank you for the update. I will try to get mine finished tonight because I work tomorrow and have another book due.
Completion PostTask #3: 7. Read 4 books that are stand alones.
Book/cover link:
Dear AvaPage numbers:376/GR--kindle edition
How book qualified: tagged standalone 66x
Date Completed:3/20
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I didn't realize at first that this was a book with the characters still in high school, so that threw me off a little. But once I got into the story and saw that it wasn't a typically angsty OTT teenage drama, I loved it. Ava is a kickass girl who came from nothing and even though she is brutalized at the start of the story, she comes back even stronger than ever and faces everyone down. I will say that the bad guy was pretty obvious, but it didn't matter because what counted was how she handled it. And the ending was pretty gooey and all rainbows and unicorns, but I was totally fine with that. This was a good way to start off my weekend, that's for sure.
[*book:Dear Ava|50900667]
Completion PostTask #3: 7. Read 4 books that are stand alones.
The Kiss Thief
Read: 20th March
Pages 322
Qualifies: tagged standalones by 27 users
Rating 1 star
Review: This was boring.
[*book:The Kiss Thief|41450662]
Oh yikes, you didn't like it any better then I did when I read it. Supposedly the relationship between the two mcs was hot... I thought they were both whiny and the relationship immature, along with them. Hopefully, your next book is better, Megan.
Completion PostTask #3: //7. Read 4 books that are stand alones.
Read: March 20
Pages: 464 kindle edition
Qualifies: not part of a series, see book link above
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I enjoyed this book about family, love, perseverance, courage and hope. It was heartbreaking at times reading about Elsa struggles and hardships in trying to survive and provide for her children. Not my favorite Kristen Hannah book but still worth a read.
[*book:The Four Winds|53496907]
Megan wrote: "Completion PostTask #3: 7. Read 4 books that are stand alones.
The Kiss Thief
Review: This was boring.."
I love it Megan, short and to the point! LOL
AliciaJ wrote: "I love it Megan, short and to the point! LOL!This was 100% me being done with reading I think haha
Completion PostTask#3: //7. Read 4 books that are stand alones.
Book/cover link: Love Unexpected
Page numbers with source: GR 326 pgs
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary: Standalone
Date Completed: 3/21/21
Rating/Review: 3 stars
This book started out good, but by about a third of the way through there was just too much head-talking and "oh poor me" going on with both the MCs. MacKenzie Locke has been engaged three times, and all three engagements fell through. She books herself and two of her friends on a retreat that's supposed to help with your romantic life. She meets Blake McKenna at the ranch (his sister is the facilitator.) MacKenzie decides to step outside her comfort zone and have a one night stand, which turns into 3 or 4 nights, then the pair go their separate ways. I got tired of MacKenzie and her soul searching, and Blake's lack of confidence - it got old and repetitious
I'm finally home and I can check us in after I finish eating.
Rainbow Dash received their task before us... and we finished first. I think MKat missed us :-( I will wait a bit and repost
My apologies! I must have checked for new posts just before the other team posted their completion because it said one new post - so I only looked for one. ☹️ Thank you for posting again and don't hesitate to do so again if I miss anything!!Here is your next task!
Task 4 - 14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.
Contemporary and Romance do not have to be combined and may be combined with other words, such as MM Romance, but both MUST be MPG! Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.
Completion PostTask 4 - 14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.
Sinners' Playground
Read: 22nd March
Pages: 656
Qualifies: MPG Contemporary Romance by 7 users
Rating: 3 Stars
Review:
I like this author duo but this book fell short for me.
I was kind of into it still about 40% through but the constant back and forth I hate you and the murder violence for no reason not adding anything to the story line I just got a little cheesed off with it.
I'm sad to say although this was OK, I wouldn't chose to pick this series up again.
[*book:Sinners' Playground|55762906]
Completion post Task 4 - 14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.
Pages: 416 kindle edition
Qualifies: MPG romance & MPG contemporary; see above link
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I love series and this one rates up there. The more I read this one, the more I can't wait to read the next book. I like how this series isn't just about Lucy but rather Sean too. Kane finally admits his feelings for Shibon, both minor reoccurring characters I like. This book was less about Lucy and solving a FBI case and more about Sean and his family. I'm eyeing the next book🙂
656+416=1072 pages
[*book:Make Them Pay|31746578]
Completion PostTask 4 - 14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.
Book/cover link: 4th & Girl
Page numbers with source: GR/231
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary: MPG Contemporary Romance
Date Completed: 3/22/21
Rating/Review: 4 stars
I love the humor and quirky characters in Max Monroe books. Gemma Holland is working at various temp jobs after quitting college in her senior year and now not know what she wants to be when she grows up. Well, she does actually know, but isn't brave enough to take that leap. She meets football player Leo Landry on one of her jobs, and their meeting is hilarious! Leo is new to the Mavericks and is trying to make a name for himself, but he keeps getting distracted by the girl who....you've got to read it! Seriously! This book was so much fun, and I adored Abby and Alma as well as Gemma and Leo - great read!
[*book:4th & Girl|38237187]
Completion PostTask 4 - 14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.
Book/cover link:
Beneath These ChainsPage numbers:358/GR--kindle edition
How book qualified: MPG Contemporary Romance
Date Completed:3/22
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I'm sorry to say that this one was just sorta blah. It was predictable and a bit boring. Plus I didn't really like Elle, I couldn't identify with her at all. Her issues seemed very "poor little rich girl". And if one more guy went all ga-ga over her "kickass curves" I was going to have to turn it into a drinking game. It seemed like every two sentences there was something about either her T or her A. Huge turn-off for me. But I gave it 3 stars because I liked Lord, and that's about it. Hopefully the next book in the series is better.
[*book:Beneath These Chains|25641804]
I'll do our completion post to Kat since I'm last getting my book done.
Completion Post Task #4: 14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.Alicia: Beneath These Chains Completion Post msg 139
Laura: Make Them Pay Completion Post msg 137
Megan: Sinners' Playground Completion Post msg 135
Sandy: 4th & Girl Completion Post msg 138
656+416+231+358=1661 pages - MPG Romance/Contemporary Romance
Hopefully, your books will be better for the next task. So far, I'm on a roll, but you know I just jinxed myself with that comment.
Laura wrote: "Awesome, thank you, Alicia!"All done 😊
Here is your next task!Task 5 - 37. Read 6 books set in the US.
Read 6 books set in the US. The qualifications can come from the book details on the main book page, title, precis, tags or lists and can be either the state or city. Remember to let me know how you know the books qualify - I need to know where to look to confirm your books!
completion postTask 5 - 37. Read 6 books set in the US.
pages: 263 kindle edition
qualifies: set in Wyoming, United States ; see setting on main book page , link above
read: March 23
rating: 4 stars
review: I'm not always a fan of time travel but I really did like this one. Aimee is a strong, stubborn, female and travels back in time to 1810 and meets Daniel a man raised by Native Americans. I enjoyed the budding romance between the two. The story ends with Aimee in the past with Daniel. I will be looking forward to continuing this series.
[*book:Yellowstone Heart Song|13415280]
I'm going to see if I can get another short one finished before I go to bed. 
.Edit---Paperback pages work, kindle edition doesn't
Back to the drawing board
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