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Alright what are we thinking ladies. Here are a few that I am just throwing out there. We can all suggest a few and then we can see if we have any crossover or we can pick/vote on one. I am trying to pick bigger series since we each have to read a different book.Moo U series
Wishing Well, Texas
Love in Bloom
Aspen Cove
The Brentwood Boys
Bad Motherpuckers
Corps Security
Seal of Protection
Hot Jocks
With Me in Seattle
Wynn Hockey
I've finished Corps Security, Harper Sloan and Seal of Protection, Susan Stokerif we can use a spin-off series as part of an option, then I am at book #2 in Seal of Protection: Legacy, Susan Stoker
I'm at book #13 in With Me in Seattle, Kristen Proby
for the other series' you listed Katelyn, I'd be starting at book #1...of those books, I like the following:
Brentwood Boys
Bad Motherpuckers
Hot Jocks
Wynn Hockey
I don't know if anyone is an In Death, J.D. Robb fan, but that's another good option...I'm doing a reread and am at book #13
I'm also at various books in the following series' that are fairly long:
The Baileys, Piper Rayne
Masters & Mercenaries, Lexi Blake
Black Dagger Brotherhood, J.R. Ward
Dark Protectors, Rebecca Zanetti
Ohh so many series to choose from. I’ll look at the lists during lunch and give my top picks
I am always down for a sports romance haha. I am also someone who does not read series in order so that should help.
Katelyn wrote: "I am always down for a sports romance haha. I am also someone who does not read series in order so that should help."I am person who always tries to read in order...but I can be flexible. =)
In death and black dagger brotherhood look interesting to me.I might do tomorrow a quick book compare between all three to see what long series we have in common.
I see Arizona vengeance on everyone’s list
I am also down to take a pass this round if you guys decide on one that I am not totally into.
Let's do Vengeance then! I will send Jans a message to check in. I have only read book 3 so I am open to read any of the other ones. Which ones do you two want to read?
So I have
in ebook format and audio.
so sorry guys! I had come out of town and pick my laptop. so much things going on here, what with poor management in pandemic. I am staying safe. Hope things are well for you all there. And for this task I ll pick thr first book.
Bishop - book 1 from vengeance series
that's okay! I am glad you are staying safe.
Task 11—team reads a different book from the same series (Arizona Vengeance)
Wylde, Sawyer Bennett – 5/2/21 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Kindle first-edition ➔ 201 pages
How the Book Qualifies ➔ book # 7 of the Arizona Vengeance series
Review — This is not my favorite of Ms. Bennett’s two hockey series’, but it was still a good story. I loved catching up with most of the couples from previous books and getting to know some of the upcoming players getting their own book!
Awesoem, Kathy! I switched to legend and completed it. I ll update in two hours
TASK 11 Completion POST
Task Each teammate reads a different book from the same series. Team decided on Arizona Vengeance Series
Book/cover link Legend
Page numbers with source Kindle Edition, 227 pages
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary Book 3 of the series
Date Completed 3rd May, 2021
Rating/Review 2 Stars
The story had more telling than showing. 'Oh, we were enemies turned friends', 'Oh, we are so in love'. I didn't feel it because the author didn't show it. The interesting part was about baby-mother and how the MCs weren't kind to her, but neither understood or regretted their decisions and grew in the book. It was painful to read mental health issues laid in a precarious manner.
It looks like I might be the one to use the pass.I huge pet peeve of mine is misrepresentation of underrepresented groups. And this book is fully doing that. In one corner it has a Mexican character with heavy accent and randomly say Spanish words. It’s like the author does not understand what being bilingual is. Is it plausible sure, is it like the character would be doing that no. So fine I ignore it. But in the next chapter, the Mexican character is making an ‘authentic’ dinner and it’s hard shell tacos. Come on! At least do your research author. Hard shells are an American thing.
And do not get me started on a therapist dating a client....
J, I felt the same way while reading Legend’s book. Idk how I forgot about that. 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
I’m sorry for recommending this series.
I’ll try to keep reading but if I’m not done by the time Katelyn reads her. I’m just taking a pass.
Hayde wrote: "It looks like I might be the one to use the pass.I huge pet peeve of mine is misrepresentation of underrepresented groups. And this book is fully doing that. In one corner it has a Mexican charac..."
Wow, thats seriously disturbing. Never read a therapist and client before, but I generally have a huge pet peeve when the power dynamics are poles apart.
Sorry, Hayde. Hope your next read will be better.
I should have mine done today. I have about 50 pgs left.
Mkat, I’ll be taking a pass for this task.
Task 11 Completion PostBook:Kane
Page: 316 pages (Kindle)
Qualification:Number 8 in series
Book finished:5/5/21
Rating:3 stars
Here is your next task!Task 12 - 101. Read 8 books published in even months and even years.
Books selected for this task need to have been initially published in even months (February, April, June, August, October or December) and even years (2010, 2012, 2014, etc). Make sure you use the initial publication date for this task. If there is a date at the top of the editions page use it, otherwise I will be looking for the earliest dated English language edition regardless of format for the qualification. Please include the initial publication date in your completion post.
TASK 12 Completion POST
Task Read 8 books published in even months and even years.
Book/cover A Midsummer's Nightmare
Page numbers with source Kindle Edition Kindle Edition, 304 pages
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary Published June 5th 2012
Date Completed 08th May, 2021
Rating/Review 5 Stars
A freaking page-turner. The author manages to create such multi-layered female characters with hell lot of issues, and assholistic attitudes, and yet make the read interesting and worthwhile. I loved each part of the book.
Task 12—team reads 8 books published in an even month and even year
American Queen, Sierra Simone – 5/7/21 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Kindle first-edition ➔ 393 pages
How the Book Qualifies ➔ published 10/16
Review — I enjoyed this book, but I had some issues with how it was presented. Knowing the next two books in the series are mostly from Embry’s and Ash’s perspectives helped, but I felt the book was a bit lacking since it was only told from Greer’s perspective. The back and forth in time worked well, but some portions just didn’t seem to help advance the story. I am looking forward to the gentlemen’s perspectives as the story continues.
Task 12—team reads 8 books published in an even month and even year
Fatal Affair, Marie Force – 5/9/21 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Kindle first-edition ➔ 357 pages
How the Book Qualifies ➔ published 6/10
Review — What a great story! I couldn’t help but notice some parallels between the In Death series, but this is certainly not the same series. Both include strong female law enforcement characters who struggle with inner demons. This book intertwines politics with family with secrets and lies. While there is a lot going on in this first installment, it all flows well to a great conclusion. I read the short novella that provided the background for Sam’s and Nick’s relationship, but it wasn’t necessary to enjoy the story. I just like reading books in order.
hey all...let me know if I should read another book for this task...I have another that fits and am happy to jump into it! =)
Task 12-team reads 8 books published in an even month and even year Book 1
Book/cover link: This Time Next Year
Page numbers: 352 pages, Kindle Edition
How book qualified: First published August 1, 2020
Date Completed: 5/10/2021
Rating/Review: 3.5
This is a slow burn book. Going back and forth between the past and present. How the two main characters are falling in love and flashing back to the times growing up when they met or almost met.
At times the book read more like a movie script that a book. Once I read that the author used to be a movie producer it made more sense.
Task 12—team reads 8 books published in an even month and even year
Right, Jana Aston – 5/10/21 – ✮✮✮✰✰
Kindle first-edition ➔ 264 pages
How the Book Qualifies ➔ published 4/16
Review — This book started with some great promise. Everly tells the story of her life-long love for Finn, her older brother’s best friend. Happenstance puts her in the car with Finn’s brother for a 3-hour car ride back to school where he plays a “get-to-know-you” game that drives her crazy. After a brief courting period, Sawyer wears Everly down and she agrees to a date. Their relationship progresses quickly from there until the abrupt stop…which is where I had to pull the first star. The stop in their relationship made no sense to me and came out of nowhere. The second star was pulled for how it was resolved. It was too perfect and, in my opinion, the wrong person took on the responsibility to get back together. The one who broke everything off so abruptly should have figured out how to patch things up. Through it all though there is Ms. Aston’s quirky humor. Everly is like a 10-car pile up that you can’t help but stare at that makes for some hysterical moments, but she has the best intentions, especially where her friends are concerned.
let me know if anyone needs me to read another book for this task...I'm sure I can find something! =)**edit**
never mind! I totally missed that today is the last day for this challenge. thanks for including me in this team! =)
Thanks for joining! I should have mine done today.
Oh wow it’s today! Here I was thinking it was the 15th.
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Task 11 - 82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series.
As a team, select a series and then everyone reads a different book in the selected series. Please include the selected series in your completion posts.