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

[Laura]

I fell asleep last night with 11 minutes left of my book. I will finish on my lunch break later today.

[Megan]

Completion Post
Task 5 - 37. Read 6 books set in the US.
The Chase
Read: 24th March
Pages: 374
Qualifies: Set in USA tagged setting-usa by 2 users
Rating: 3 star
Review:
This book started off at a firm 5 star read. I was enjoying it it was nice to have a heroine with learning difficulties.
Then at 65% this happened

For the men, I hadn’t been kidding about the football player angle. Nobody wants to see Speedos and swim trunks on scrawny guys with their ribs and hipbones jutting out. Gotta have the abs, baby.

I get this is a romance novel and the intended audience is probably not a lot of men but this I'm sorry made me cringe. If we want body positivity for women we should want it for men too.
So then I was looking at a 4 star because despite it I was enjoying it and then she had to say something unnecessary at 97%

“But please, don’t expect me to transform into a warm and fuzzy creature overnight. I am British, after all.”

I'm offended. I shouldn't be but the fuck?
I'm not entirely sure where this book is set apart from the USA because it mentioned Boston but then I looked up Hastings and that was ages away from Boston so I'm confused.

[*book:The Chase|41048473]

[AliciaJ]

Completion Post
Task 5 - 37. Read 6 books set in the US.

Book/cover link: Beneath These Scars
Page numbers:346/GR--kindle edition
How book qualified: SettingNew Orleans, Louisiana (United States)
Date Completed:3/24
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I'm happy to say that the series is back on track! Lucas Titan has done some pretty crappy things in the previous books, so I was curious to see how he could be redeemed. I'm glad I didn't let the previous book turn me off the series because it was great to watch Lucas meet his match in Yve. I really liked these two together, and read the story from start to finish. Now I'm hopeful that the rest of the series will be as good as this one.

[*book:Beneath These Scars|26791517]

[Laura]

I have the 5th book covered who has time to finish our 6th book?

[AliciaJ]

Laura wrote: "I have the 5th book covered who has time to finish our 6th book?"

I can start one today, but probably won't be able to finish until tonight sometime.

[Megan]

I'll find one I can quickly read before end of the day

[Megan]

Completion Post
Task 5 - 37. Read 6 books set in the US.
Forbidden Puck
Read: 24th March
Pages: 228
Qualifies: loc-usa-east tagged by 1 user not me
Rating: 3 stars
Review: It was fine.

Nothing really special. Wasn't too keen on the style of writing overall. It just felt a little weird the way she spoke and he acted..
I'm also not in love with the whole previously was a man whore style of hero.

[*book:Forbidden Puck|36471858]

[Laura]

Ha, nice going ladies! I am ready to finish my 6mins of my book🙂

[Laura]

Anyone else have trouble with the search book function?

Edit, I closed everything and went back in again and yay, it worked!

[Laura]

Completion Post
Task 5 - 37. Read 6 books set in the US.

Pages: 196 kindle edition
Qualifies: set in Colorado, see precis ..."the Sunshine Lodge in Moss Creek, Colorado is home,...
Rating: 2.5 stars
Review: This is a modern day Romeo & Juliet retelling with a HEA. I found this one to be a little boring and the feud between the two families didn't really bring anything extra....meh. Think I was generous in the half star🙂

[*book:Up to Snow Good|55879412]

[SandyL]

I’m sorry you guys have to wait for me. I’m at work and will finish this evening.

[Laura]

That's okay, Sandy. We will all probably read something else. I have to finish something for book pong yet🙂

[AliciaJ]

Well I went to go post my completion for the book I read, and lo and behold, it wasn't tagged anywhere as being in the USA, even though it takes places in New York--ugh! I'll try to find something short that I can finish in a couple hours.

[AliciaJ]

Ok, found one. Wish I'd looked at this one earlier, sheesh!

[Laura]

AliciaJ wrote: "Ok, found one. Wish I'd looked at this one earlier, sheesh!"

Alicia, you don't have to read a second book this time around. Megan read 2, I read 2, you read 1 and Sandy said she will finish her book after work, that's 6 books.

[SandyL]

Completion Post

Task 5 - 37. Read 6 books set in the US
Book/cover link: Crooked Tree Ranch
Page numbers with source: GR/200 pgs
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary: Set in Montana in the US - noted in book details
Date Completed: 3/25/21
Rating/Review: 4 stars
I like how RJ Scott sets up her series, and I enjoyed the story of Nate and Jay and the Todd and Sullivan families. Nate owns a dude ranch with his brothers and some partners, and it's struggling. They decide to hire a marketing expert to try to get back on track. Jay lives in New York, but relocates his family (sister and her kids) to Montana for the job when he loses his current job and other family issues makes him realize a change of scenery would do them all good. Although it kinda all tied up in a neat little package, it was still a fun journey getting there and I'm looking forward to continuing stories in this series that tie in with the original characters.

[*book:Crooked Tree Ranch|19445014]

[SandyL]

Completion Post Task #5: 37. Read 6 books set in the US

Alicia:Beneath These Scars
Laura:Yellowstone Heart Song
Laura:Up to Snow Good
Megan:The Chase
Megan:Forbidden Puck
Sandy:Crooked Tree Ranch

6 books completed

[SandyL]

I'm so sorry - I fell asleep reading last night! I've check us in.

[AliciaJ]

Thank you Laura and Megan for reading two books this time around. You guys are awesome! 💖😊

[AliciaJ]

SandyL wrote: "I'm so sorry - I fell asleep reading last night! I've check us in."

No worries Sandy. Thanks for getting us checked in.

[SandyL]

I second what Alicia said - thank you both for reading 2 books! (and in less time than it took me for 1 - you rock!)

[Laura]

SandyL wrote: "I'm so sorry - I fell asleep reading last night! I've check us in."

Ha, I also fell asleep last night on the couch!
Thanks Sandy for checking us in

[MountainKat, Moderator]

No worries about falling asleep last night - you wouldn't have gotten a task til now anyway. 😊 Here is your next task!

Task 6 - 40. Read 6 books with over 500 reviews.

Books selected for this task need to have over 500 reviews, not ratings. You can find the number of reviews on the main book page under the title. Please include the number of reviews in your completion post.

[AliciaJ]

I’m reading Wild Sign, 683 reviews

[Laura]

I want to read Wild Sign but I don't want to pay for it. I guess I am waiting🙂
Can't wait to read your review!!

[Megan]

Question. I was reading a book and I've just finished. Can it be used if I started before we got the task but finished after?

[Laura]

Unfortunately no. Otherwise it isn't much of a race and defeats the purpose of this challenge.

[Megan]

Thats what I thought just wanted to check

[Laura]

I'm reading Her Last Goodbye

It's amazing when you check a book for reviews, several of my ku books didn't fit.

[Megan]

Completion Post
Task 6 - 40. Read 6 books with over 500 reviews.
Playing with Fire
Read: 26th March
Pages: 373
Qualifies: 2,449 reviews
Rating: 3 stars
Review: This was OK.

The style of the writing wasn't really gelling with me.

Side note, I think I've found an author I need to avoid. 2 books on the bounce that were pretty bad.
[*book:Playing with Fire|55287976]

[Megan]

I've picked up Teardrop Shot for book #2

[Laura]

Completion Post
Task 6 - 40. Read 6 books with over 500 reviews.

Read: March 26
Pages: 335 kindle edition
Rating: 3.5 stars
Qualifies: over 500 reviews, 1,128 reviews
Review: I enjoyed this mystery and think I would have liked it more if I read book 1 first. Morgan, is a strong, female character which I like and Lance compliments her well. Quick, fast paced, mystery with action and a bit of romance. Looking forward to reading book 1 and the rest of the series.

[*book:Her Last Goodbye|34873254]

[Laura]

SandyL wrote: "I second what Alicia said - thank you both for reading 2 books! (and in less time than it took me for 1 - you rock!)"

No worries, once work slows down for you we know that you will have more time to read :-)

[Laura]

I will start a second book to make up our 6 but I work this afternoon and tomorrow so I'm not sure how fast I will be. If anyone can finish another book before I finish tomorrow evening.... feel free I won't be offended.

Say You're Sorry
[*book:Say You're Sorry|33255663]

[Megan]

I'm always happy to read a 2nd book :) my only frustration on that task was like Alicia all the books I kept coming across none of them were tagged or had the setting filled in. I very nearly added it in a few times but the actual librarians for GR are strict so didn't want to waste time doing it if there wasn't proof.

[AliciaJ]

Completion Post
Task 6 - 40. Read 6 books with over 500 reviews.

Book/cover link: Wild Sign
Page numbers:368/GR--kindle edition
How book qualified: 714 reviews
Date Completed:3/25
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I enjoyed this, but not as much as the previous books. There was just something missing, so I found my interest wandering. Maybe it was because the story centered around Leah's past, and I really don't care too much about Leah. But I did like the interactions between Tag, Anna, and Charles. But I'm glad I didn't go ahead and buy the book when it came out, and got it from the library instead.

[*book:Wild Sign|54233580]

[AliciaJ]

Hey, I don't remember, is there a rule about rereads?

[AliciaJ]

2nd book-- 1,438 reviews

[Laura]

AliciaJ wrote: "Hey, I don't remember, is there a rule about rereads?"

I think its yes, 6 month rule like all the other groups.

[Laura]

AliciaJ wrote: "Completion Post
Task 6 - 40. Read 6 books with over 500 reviews.

Book/cover link: Wild Sign
Page numbers:368/GR--kindle edition
How book qualified: ..."

Yay.. ha, your review made me happy I decided to wait for my library copy to come in!!!

[AliciaJ]

Laura wrote: "AliciaJ wrote: "Completion Post
Task 6 - 40. Read 6 books with over 500 reviews.

Book/cover link: Wild Sign
Page numbers:368/GR--kindle edition
How ..."

yes, I was glad I waited too. $14 for a kindle book is ridiculous anyway, but even more so when the book isn't fantastically awesome.

[Megan]

Completion Post
Task 6 - 40. Read 6 books with over 500 reviews.
Teardrop Shot
Read: 26th March
Pages: 357
Qualifies: 1,541 reviews
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
I wanted to like this.
I did.

Just the heroine here is the type where shes like look I'm a quirky girl! So quirky. And at what point does someone become odd.. she slipped into odd and I just was more irritated by her

[*book:Teardrop Shot|52326450]

[SandyL]

Completion Post

Task 6 - 40. Read 6 books with over 500 reviews
Book: Book Boyfriend
Read: 26th March
Pages: 226
Qualifies: 776 reviews
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: Overall I enjoyed this book, but the when the MC's have secrets you know something is going to blow up at some point, so it was a bit predictable. Alex is romance author who uses a pseudonym that only his sister knows about. Mia is a book blogger who befriends the author, then meets the real man in real life. One knows who the other is, the other doesn't. So......train wreck coming, right? But the book was cute and short and I did like the characters.

[*book:Book Boyfriend|36511764]

[AliciaJ]

Completion Post
Task 6 - 40. Read 6 books with over 500 reviews.

Book/cover link: Shadows in Death
Page numbers:345/GR--kindle edition
How book qualified: 1439 reviews
Date Completed: 3/26
Rating: 5 stars
Review: Another fantastic adventure with Eve and Roarke. This one goes into Roarke's past history, and it was awesome. It amazes me that even after all these years, and over 50 books, this still remains one of my top all-time favorite series ever.


[*book:Shadows in Death|49512936]

[Megan]

Task 6: Completion Post
Laura: Her Last Goodbye msg 182
Alicia: Wild Sign msg 186
Shadows in Death msg 194
Megan: Playing with Fire msg 180
Teardrop Shot msg 192
Sandy: Book Boyfriend msg 193

[Laura]

Wooo! Thank you, Megan!

[Laura]

AliciaJ wrote: "Completion Post
Task 6 - 40. Read 6 books with over 500 reviews.

Book/cover link: Shadows in Death
Page numbers:345/GR--kindle edition
How bo..."

Definitely a comfort read!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 7 - 47. Read 6 books set in a major city.

The books you select can be in the same or different cities, but they need to be major cities like London, Chicago, Los Angeles, etc. The qualification can come from the book details, title, series, precis, tags or list. Remember to let me know how you know the book qualifies with links or other information as necessary.

[Laura]

Going to read The Songbook of Benny Lament

[*book:The Songbook of Benny Lament|54268364]

[Megan]

Completion Post
Task 7 - 47. Read 6 books set in a major city.
Death Descends On Saturn Villa
Read: 28th March
Pages: 495
Qualifies: set in London as shown in book description
Rating: 4 star
Review: This was a really interesting mystery case.

I liked the way this story flicked between POVs
[*book:Death Descends On Saturn Villa|24532154]