TART Challenge - Round 3 - The Page Turners (1)

[Megan]

Megan wrote: "Picking up Wicked Magic same author"

Actually no I won't because its not MPG romance :/

I'll hunt for something else

[SandyL]

I'm going to read Runaway Road by Devney Perry

[AliciaJ]

I'm reading Beneath the Truth by Meghan March.

[Laura]

Megan wrote: "Megan wrote: "Picking up Wicked Magic same author"

Actually no I won't because its not MPG romance :/

I'll hunt for something else"

If I remember correctly it is the Bachelor challenge that requires MPG romance. I can' t find the rule but I know someone else asked. Let me keep looking.

[Laura]

Megan wrote: "Megan wrote: "Picking up Wicked Magic same author"

Actually no I won't because its not MPG romance :/

I'll hunt for something else"

See here, post 396

[Laura]

Task 17 - 78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.

pages: 285 kindle edition
read: April 19
rating: 4 stars
qualifies: alliteration in author's name Helena Hunting
Review: The accidental baby trope is not my favorite trope but Hunting does this well in a couple of ways. I like that the book flashes to the past in the first half of the book and then switches to present day for the last half. Although this book is MPG sports the story focuses more on Lainey and R.J's relationship which is sweet and caring. Hunting does a great job realistically portraying how a person lives with anxiety.
[*book:A Lie for a Lie|44776456]

[Laura]

Since I'm off today, I 'll pick up the second book we need and read another Helen Hunting book.

[Megan]

Woo thank you. Means I can read that. I got confused by which challenge had that rule. :)

[AliciaJ]

Megan wrote: "Woo thank you. Means I can read that. I got confused by which challenge had that rule. :)"

I know what you mean! I've had to put due dates in my phone just to make sure I read the right books for each challenge each week LOL

[Laura]

Task 17 - 78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.

read: April 19
rating: 4 stars
pages: 301 kindle edition
qualifies: alliteration in author's name; Helena Hunting
review: It was nice to see Lainey & RJ from the first book but I didn't care for RJ as much in this book. I did however like his sister Stevie and Bishop. Good book for #2 in a series. Looking forward to reading book 3.

[*book:A Favor for a Favor|50155745]

[SandyL]

Completion Post

Task 17 - 78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
Book/cover link: Runaway Road by Devney Perry
Page numbers with source: GR/258 pgs
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary: Title - RR
Date Completed: 4/19/21
Rating/Review: 4 stars
This book was short and quick, and I liked the how it set up the scene for future books to come. Londyn McCormack leaves her life in Boston behind, driving her restored Cadillac across country to try and reunite with an old friend. But a flat tire, and then other car issues, leaves her stranded in a small West Virginia town. She meets mechanic Brooks Cohen and the two start up a short term romance while she's in town. I liked that I wasn't sure who was causing all the problems, and I ended up being surprised. I also liked how it ended and how it rolls into the next book, but not in a cliff-hanger kind of way

*Runaway Road

[Laura]

Another new task added....107. Read 8 books published in the month (not year) of a teammate's birth. Team selects teammate.

Laura- December
Megan- March
Alicia- June
Sandy- November

[Megan]

Completion Post
Task 17 - 78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
Wicked Magic
Read: 20th April
Pages: 227
Qualifies: Author MM Megan Montero
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Interesting read.
Again really what I said about the first book still stands. Although this series is kind of interesting the other series was much more captivating...
[b*ook:Wicked Magic|42033404]

[SandyL]

My birthday month is November

[AliciaJ]

I'm in June

[AliciaJ]

Completion Post
Task 17 - 78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.

Book/cover link:Beneath the Truth
Page numbers:382/GR--kindle edition
How book qualified: Author Meghan March
Date Completed: 4/20
Rating: 5 stars
Review: What a conclusion! Things got wrapped up, but not in a tidy little bow. We'll never really know all the answers, but that just makes the story that much more intriguing. As to the couple in this book, I loved them! Ari and Rhett were the perfect couple to end this series with. Ari is so strong and determined to forge her own way, and so confident in her abilities. She was a total badass, but in the nicest way. And of course, Rhett was amazing. He supports her and trusts her so that they work as a team. Great book to end this fantastic series.

[*book:Beneath the Truth|35381571]

[Laura]

Laura wrote: "Another new task added....107. Read 8 books published in the month (not year) of a teammate's birth. Team selects teammate.

Laura- December
Megan- March
Alicia- June
Sandy- November"

Any preferences? I can find something for any

[AliciaJ]

Laura wrote: "Laura wrote: "Another new task added....107. Read 8 books published in the month (not year) of a teammate's birth. Team selects teammate.

Laura- December
Megan- March
Alicia- June
Sandy- Novembe..."

I like December, but I'm good with anything.

Hey Laura, do you want to post our completion or would you like me to?

[AliciaJ]

Team Completion Post

Task 17 - 78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.

Megan:msg 413
msg 399

Laura:msg 406
msg 410

SandyL:msg 411

Alicia:msg 416

[Laura]

If you don't mind, please.
Im in the car chauffeuring. My daughter is dropping off resumes.

[AliciaJ]

Ok, I went ahead and posted our completion.

[Laura]

Thank you, Alicia!

[AliciaJ]

Laura wrote: "Thank you, Alicia!"

You betcha! 😉😊

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 19 - 96. Read a minimum of 1200 pages with the sun or the moon on the cover, teams decide which.

As a team decide whether you are reading books with the sun or with the moon on the cover, then read books totaling over 1200 pages with the selected item on the cover. You can use any edition's cover to qualify for this task. Please include the selected item in your completion posts. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.

[Laura]

We previously decided on 🌙 moon

[Laura]

Going to try - 202 p

[Megan]

Picking up Moonlight Desire - 284

Guessing we may end up needing another book

[AliciaJ]

I'm going with , 353 pgs

[AliciaJ]

Megan wrote: "Picking up Moonlight Desire - 284

Guessing we may end up needing another book"

Maybe. We have 361 pgs left.

[SandyL]

Pressure's on!!! But sorry - I started this one last night:

- only 321 pages. Sigh......

[Laura]

I didn't like the above book so I found something else. We meet the minimum pages so no need for anyone to read an extra book

[Laura]

New task- 119. As a team, select an author that is new to at least two of you and each teammate reads a book by that author.

This one requires a little planning.

[Laura]

And another one, preference?

109. Read 6 books with or without facial hair on a male cover model. Teams decide.

[Laura]

Laura wrote: "New task- 119. As a team, select an author that is new to at least two of you and each teammate reads a book by that author.

This one requires a little planning."

Suggestion: Julianne MacLean- new to all but Sandy. Her books are on KU & Overdrive

[Megan]

Laura wrote: "Laura wrote: "New task- 119. As a team, select an author that is new to at least two of you and each teammate reads a book by that author.

This one requires a little planning."

Suggestion: Julia..."

I'm good with that. :)

Laura wrote: "And another one, preference?

109. Read 6 books with or without facial hair on a male cover model. Teams decide."
which ever one I pick I always come across more of the opposite so I am bad luck.

[AliciaJ]

Laura wrote: "Laura wrote: "New task- 119. As a team, select an author that is new to at least two of you and each teammate reads a book by that author.

This one requires a little planning."

Suggestion: Julia..."

Does she write romance?

[Megan]

Completion Post
Task 18 - 96. Read a minimum of 1200 pages with the sun or the moon on the cover, teams decide which.
Chosen Moon
Moonlight Desire
Read: 22nd April
Pages: 284
Qualifies: Moon on Cover
Rating: 2 stars
Review:
This has been on my tbr for a long time but this was just disappointing.

The characters I felt no connection to. The love interests no interest for me.

Sorry bit boring

[Laura]

AliciaJ wrote: "Laura wrote: "Laura wrote: "New task- 119. As a team, select an author that is new to at least two of you and each teammate reads a book by that author.

This one requires a little planning."

Sug..."

Yes, lots of books to chose from and at least 2 genres: contemporary romance and historical romance from my quick search.

[Laura]

Megan wrote: "Laura wrote: "Laura wrote: "New task- 119. As a team, select an author that is new to at least two of you and each teammate reads a book by that author.

This one requires a little planning."

Sug..."

I thought that was Alicia that had that luck last time.
If I remember we picked facial hair last time and did come across more models with facial hair

[AliciaJ]

Completion Post
Task 18 - 96. Read a minimum of 1200 pages with the sun or the moon on the cover, teams decide which. (we went with moon)

Book/cover link:Night Broken
Page numbers:353/GR--kindle edition
How book qualified: see cover
Date Completed: 4/21
Rating: 5 stars
Review: God I love Mercy! She's not perfect, but she is loyal, caring, and courageous. I don't understand why so many in the pack can't see that, but I love how she just carries on and does what's necessary without letting it get to her too much. This was especially true in this book, where Adam's ex-wife Christy shows up and we get to see exactly what she's made of. I love love love how Mercy got her back in the end, it was epic. This one is definitely a favorite.

[*book:Night Broken|18371985]

[AliciaJ]

I checked out Julianne Maclean, she's got some historical romances it looks like. I'll see who else I can find too.

[SandyL]

Completion Post

Task: 18 - 96. Read a minimum of 1200 pages with the sun or the moon on the cover, teams decide which. (we went with moon)
Book/cover link: Wild Wolf by Jennifer Ashley
Page numbers with source: GR / 321 pgs
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary: Moon on cover
Date Completed: 4/22/21
Rating/Review: 5 stars
This is a great series. Graham McNeil is a wolf shifter, in charge of a group that has been relocated from Elko to the LV shiftertown. He's been dating human Misty but keeping his distance emotionally, since he knows he has to claim a shifter to keep his pack happy. Then Misty gets kidnapped, Fae get involved and the pair have to fight to keep the shifters from being killed by Fae. Throw in two rambunctious cubs and the story was non-stop adventure and excitement.

[*book:Wild Wolf|18340807]

[SandyL]

Laura wrote: "And another one, preference?

109. Read 6 books with or without facial hair on a male cover model. Teams decide."

I say facial hair (although there are plenty of books either way)

[SandyL]

Laura wrote: "Laura wrote: "New task- 119. As a team, select an author that is new to at least two of you and each teammate reads a book by that author.

This one requires a little planning."

Suggestion: Julia..."

This works for me, but whatever you guys choose is fine

[AliciaJ]

Jennifer Ashley is one that Megan and I both haven't read yet. She's got a pretty large list and different sub-genres, looks like everything from cowboys to shifters.

[AliciaJ]

As for the facial hair task, I'm good with either.

[SandyL]

AliciaJ wrote: "Jennifer Ashley is one that Megan and I both haven't read yet. She's got a pretty large list and different sub-genres, looks like everything from cowboys to shifters."

She's awesome - better than MacLean!

[Laura]

AliciaJ wrote: "Jennifer Ashley is one that Megan and I both haven't read yet. She's got a pretty large list and different sub-genres, looks like everything from cowboys to shifters."

I'd be okay with reading another of her books!
Megan, is Jennifer Ashley good for you and does facial hair work for you?

[Laura]

I will try to finish my book before work but it may end up being after

[AliciaJ]

I kinda want to read Jennifer Ashley because I have a whole series of her cowboy books that a friend gave me and I haven't had a chance to start them yet. They look really good.