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TART Challenge - Round 3 - Chase The Rainbow (4)
Caipi wrote: "Are you guys able to watch these videos in your country? It's from our current Let's Dance season, the first male/male dance couple we have in this show. I love it!! ππ
Waltz
Charleston
Contempo..."
I could see it straight away ..im presuming he is some celebrity like over here ....we had H from Steps dance our first same sex partnership last year
..i love that song that they danced to for contemporary
Amanda wrote: "Trio wrote: "Caipi, I get a big pop up in German which Google translate won't translate for me and I can't see what's behind it."Same thing happened to me but my fat fumbly fingers clicked someth..."
ππ I'm sorry!
Europe is very peculiar when it comes to handling personal data, which means that every time one loads a new website, the provider has to ask the user for permission to work with cookies, even for essential cookies, without which the page could not even be made available. It's annoying as hell but in the end gives us some kind of power of codecision who is getting which data from us. (I accept = Ich stimme zu)
Janeylou wrote: "Caipi wrote: "Are you guys able to watch these videos in your country? It's from our current Let's Dance season, the first male/male dance couple we have in this show. I love it!! ππ
Waltz
Charle..."
He's Germany's first "Prince Charming". (I don't know if that's the show's name everywhere, it's "The Bachelor" but for gay men.)
Caipi wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Trio wrote: "Caipi, I get a big pop up in German which Google translate won't translate for me and I can't see what's behind it."Same thing happened to me but my fat fumbly fingers..."
That's actually what I assumed it was since we have cookie pop-ups too, so I wasn't too worried! Just thought it was hilarious πThe only German I know how to say is ich bin sehr mΓΌde, because when I was 21 I was in Vegas and my friend didn't want to go to bed because she was talking to a German guy she thought was cute so I made his friend teach me how to complain that I was tired π€£
Amanda wrote: "Caipi wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Trio wrote: "Caipi, I get a big pop up in German which Google translate won't translate for me and I can't see what's behind it."Same thing happened to me but my fat ..."
Perfect German, Amanda! πππ»
Still no new task. :/I was hoping Kat's internet would work soon again but it doesn't look like.
It's 10pm over here, so I think I'm going to bed now, without something to read.... *sigh
It's working now! Here is your new task!Task 18 - 78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
Books selected for this task need to have alliteration in either the title or author's names. There can be a small word, such as 'and', 'or' or 'to' between the alliterated words in the title. So books like Divided in Death or Spook Squad will work. And authors such as Lucy Lennox or Julie James would also work.
Right im going to start with my Lucy Lennox book
Completion Post Task 18 (6 books with alliteration in title or author's name)Book 1
Claw Marks & Card Games by Maz Maddox
265 Pages
How it qualifies: Alliteration in author's name, see above
Date: 4/20/2021
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: Itβs been a while since I read the first book in this series but that didnβt stop me from getting right into this one and enjoying being back in Stallion Ridge. I love all the different shifters involved here and this book packed some serious heat
Book 2
Rebirth of His Omega by Crista Crown
160 Pages
How it qualifies: Alliteration in author's name, see above
Date: 4/20/2021
Rating: 3 Stars
Review: This was my favorite of the series thus far. The romance is still pretty formulaic, but there was also a lot of interesting background happenings that made up for it.
I might be able to cover a second, just none of the books I have to read this month qualify (of course) lol
Completion Post Task 18 (6 books with alliteration in title or author's name)
Sapphic Seduction by Lucy Felthouse
Length: 158 pages
How it Qualifies: title has double "S"s
Read: 4/20/2021
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: Nice little vignettes, each is a fully fleshed out tale, which (of course) ends in Lucy Felthouse's yummy erotica. The story about the gardener was my favorite.
Completion Post
Finn's Fantasy by K.C. Wells
Length: 313 pages
How it Qualifies: title has double "F"s
Read: 4/21/2021
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: So great to revisit this story in audio. I knew John Solo would do a fantastic job, and he does!
Mine's a quickie, I might be able to fit a second book in as well.
I added a second one. It has a short audio book so I can get it in
COMPLETION POST Task 18
(6 books with alliteration in title or author's name)
Say Youβll Be Nine by Lucy Lennox
274 pgs
Authors name is alliteration
finished 21 april
4 stars
I didnt and still dont like Nines family with the way they put on him all the time and dont give him the respect he deserves but at least he got better at standing up for himself
I loved the premis of this with the "practically re building" the cabin and the videos of what they up to but i still dont think its the best lucy Lennox ive read
Completion Post - Task 18 - 78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
Spring Strings by Lily Morton
Pages: 154
How it qualifies: alliteration in the title
Completed: 21st April
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review:
Perfect! π₯°
I greatly enjoyed every moment of rereading this sweet romance. I so would love to go on vacation to Cadan's farm!
I finished my first one - I'll find another and add it to my post above.
well that was easy - KC Wells just sent me the audio version of Finn's Fantasy, and since I beta'd that book it should definitely be an easy one.Seriously though - it's a great one if you're looking for something funny and really sexy. Best of the series so far IMHO.
Done mine as well..over to you Trio
my daughter and I are taking a girls overnight tomorrow :)we're going to Sag Harbor and staying in a super cute Inn, shopping, dining, and going to the beach
just mentioning it because I might not have as much time for reading/listening and if we get one of those 6 or 8 book tasks and anyone is wondering about taking on a 2nd book, feel free lol!
Trio wrote: "Completion Post Task 18 (6 books with alliteration in title or author's name)Finn's Fantasy"
Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (313 - probably a typo). Thanks!
Here is your next task!Task 19 - Read 8 books with an average rating under 4.2 AND under 250 reviews.
Books selected for this task need to have an average rating under 4.2 AND less than 250 reviews (not ratings). You can find this information on the main book page under the title. Please include the average rating and number of reviews in your completion posts.
Trio wrote: "my daughter and I are taking a girls overnight tomorrow :)we're going to Sag Harbor and staying in a super cute Inn, shopping, dining, and going to the beach
just mentioning it because I might not..."
Have a great time Trio ..you're making me so jealous
Ive got a group of shorter books planned for UNO and on a first glance at least 3 work for this task
Completion Post - Task 19 - Read 8 books with an average rating under 4.2 AND under 250 reviews.
Ripples & Waves: A Queer Retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid y L.A. Witt
Pages: 228
How it qualifies: current rating 3.87 current reviews 79
Completed: 23th April
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Sweet fairytale retelling, fabulously narrated by Michael Ferraioulo. Re-listening to this audiobook was perfect for a day of gardening. π
Trio wrote: "my daughter and I are taking a girls overnight tomorrow :)we're going to Sag Harbor and staying in a super cute Inn, shopping, dining, and going to the beach
just mentioning it because I might not..."
Enjoy your time with your daughter, Trio!
Caipi wrote: "Selection Post - Task 19 - Read 8 books with an average rating under 4.2 AND under 250 reviews.
[bookcover:Ripples & Waves: A Queer Retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid|53119..."
That worked out well ππ
COMPLETION POSTTASK 19
Read 8 books with an average rating under 4.2 AND under 250 reviews
Bk 1
Souls Deep by M.L. Rhodes
163 pages
3.65 rating 34 reviews
Finished 22 april
3.5 stars
There was a time when i couldnt get enough of vampire but lately ..not so much . This one was ok , ive read a few by this author but this one wasnt as good , it was originally published in 2006 so perhaps one of the earlie books
Bk 2
For the Bite of It by Viki Lyn
181 pgs
3.39 rating 49 reviews
Finished 23 april
3 stars
Well i havent done particularly well with my 3 choices , but never mind next task will be better π€π€
Not the best vampire book ive read and probably wouldnt have picked it if not for another challenge
Bk 3 Death Trick by Richard Stevenson
231 pgs
3.86 rating 83 reviews
Finishwd 22 april
3.5 stars
Very dated , (written in 1980s ) but still a good mystery , different to what im used to though so not sure if ill carry on with the series ..if i can still get them ...had this one lying around for years
thanks J that helps a lot!I've downloaded a few audiobooks so I'll see what I'm in the mood for and post my selection tonight at the hotel :)
Completion PostTask 19 - Read 8 books with an average rating under 4.2 AND under 250 reviews.
Homecoming by Marian Snowe
Length: 257 pages
How it Qualifies: 3.83 Stars, 22 Reviews
Read: 4/23/2021
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: I enjoyed this second chance romance. Both character were well done, and the process of getting back together is nicely done.
Completion Post Task 19 (Read 8 books with an average rating under 4.2 AND under 250 reviews.)Book 1
The Reluctant Husband by Eliot Grayson
168 Pages
How it qualifies: 3.98 Rating; 61 reviews
Date: 4/22/2021
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: Eliot Grayson has a unique way of taking seemingly irredeemable characters and just making you break for them. I mean, I cried multiple times for Tomβs hurt, and the first book ended with me being the one wanting to hurt him. But nobody could hurt Tom better than himself, and while it sometimes got frustrating the him and Mal wouldnβt just talk openly with one another, Iβm so very happy they eventually worked it out and ended up happily together.
Book 2
A Midwinter Prince by Harper Fox
248 Pages
How it qualifies: 3.92 rating; 106 Reviews
Date: 4/22/2021
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: Lovely writing, a heartbreakingly beautiful story, and some broken characters who find a way to be whole. After reading some reviews from book two I donβt think Iβm going to continue with the series but thatβs fine because I thought this one was just right all on its own.
Book 3
The Bones of Our Fathers by Elin Gregory
215 Pages
How it qualifies: 3.9 Rating, 69 Reviews
Date: 4/23/2021
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Review: I really enjoyed this one. The writing clicked with me, I loved all the small town characters, and while the romance was light, it was there and the chemistry was real. This would have definitely been a 4-4.5 Star read for me if it weren't for (view spoiler) Other than that, everything about this book worked for me, so still a solid read!
I have to read another one that qualifies for UNO so I added it. Janine, did any of the MM readers on your team find a MM book with "shoulder pads" in the text that you want to share? lol
Amanda wrote: "I have to read another one that qualifies for UNO so I added it. Janine, did any of the MM readers on your team find a MM book with "shoulder pads" in the text that you want to share? lol"
Sorry , it was one of the MF books that had it and i havent come across it anywhere
Cant one of the rest of your team read one ..think theres a few floating round
AMANDA .....ive found shoulder pads ...ive been through some " set in the 80s" books ..Its in Two Nick Nowak Novellas but you really need to read in order..im going to see if i still got bk 1 and check that
Edited..its also in Night Drop which is bk 1 in a fantastic series ..and to top it all its got really good points for SH
And if you win i totally want credited somewhere along the line ππ
Janeylou wrote: "Cant one of the rest of your team read one ..think theres a few floating round"The next highest reader on my team reads 7 books a month and she's only got time to finish the one she's working on and one more. Everyone else might do one more, but are probably done for the month.
Might check out Night Drop, although I've got decent points across the board this month so was saving any good books I found for next month so I wouldn't lose out since this whole year seems like it's going to be a constant search. But I will definitely credit you if it I do read it!
Finished my books and updated to completion!
Im sorted as well ..trio its you to check us in but enjoy your weekend and dont worry about it being done in time , im sure we've all got something else we can be reading π
Janeylou wrote: "Amanda , ive joined another group πππhttps://www.goodreads.com/group/show/..."
Well you know I'm in! I want to see what the Pirates of the World challenge is lol
I was looking at pirates UNO and sentence finish end of april.and amazing race finished about 5 days after pirates starts
Janeylou wrote: "Im sorted as well ..trio its you to check us in but enjoy your weekend and dont worry about it being done in time , im sure we've all got something else we can be reading π"I'm back, and I'm done! I'll update my post and link to the completion post :)
We did have a great time.
Here is your next task!Task 20 - 58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
You can find the year/s you and your teammate's joined RRRC (not GR) in the groups member list. As a team decide which teammate you are using and include the teammate's name and the year they joined RRRC in your completion posts. Make sure you use the initial publication date for this task. If there is a date listed at the top of the edition's page use it, otherwise I will be looking for the earliest dated English language edition regardless of format for the qualification.
We decided on 2020 for Amanda & myself
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