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TART Challenge - Round 3 - The Loitering Layabouts (7)
Task 13 Completion Post (Book 1)Historical
Nova Praetorian by NR Walker
Pages: 393
Qualfication: MPG Historical
Read: 4/9/21
Rating: ★★★★
Gladiators, intrigue, betrayal, gladiators, sexy times, twists and turns, engaging plot, gladiators...Gread read! Took me a while to get into the language but what a ride!!
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Do I need to read another? Just woke up, can't count posts yet. :)Feel better Donna!!
Shannon wrote: "Do I need to read another? Just woke up, can't count posts yet. :)Feel better Donna!!"
I am home and it would appear that I will be going back on Monday... grrr
I was dehydrated (hooked up an IV bag of fluids) and my blood sugar was "uncomfortably low"... *headdesk*
They, like Lisa, think that this is just an extension of my second shot, but want to make sure by running more tests on Monday. Meanwhile, I finished my book and feel somewhat better, just still a tad bit unsteady... grrr
Task 13: COMPLETION POST 92. Read over 1500 pages in books set in the future or the past - teams decide. (Historical)
A Fashionable Indulgence Society of Gentlemen #1 by K.J. Charles 247 pgs/GR
Read: 4/9 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Qualification: Tagged: Historical x429 on MPG
Let me just say, if the second half of this book had followed the same path as the first half... I might well have DNF this one. *headdesk*
But, glad to report that things progressed VERY nicely and the book was saved! Harry and Julius are two very different characters that complimented each other so well that even I was surprised by how things turned out, and I KNEW that there was going to be a HEA! *grin*
As always, we have a full cast of intriguing, and entertaining characters and I hope to be jumping straight into A Seditious Affair because I just have to find out how in the world those two are going to get the life together that they deserve!
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Donna wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Do I need to read another? Just woke up, can't count posts yet. :)Feel better Donna!!"
I am home and it would appear that I will be going back on Monday... grrr
I was dehydrated..."
So glad you are feeling better.
Shannon wrote: "Task 13 Completion Post (Book 1)Historical
Nova Praetorian by NR Walker
Pages: 393
Qualfication: MPG Historical
Read: 4/9/21
Rating: ★★★★
Gla..."
So, were there any Gladiators? *snort* LOL!!!
Task 13 Completion Post (book 1)Historical
Blind Tiger
238 pages
Tagged historical x22 on MPG.
Date read: 4/9/21
5 stars
Loved this. Loved the work that the author is building. I like familiars and this was a family of them, all big cat shifters. I was waiting though for Cicerco to come along.
Best bit was when Alistair first changed into a cheetah and Sam asked if he could pet him.
Great. Can't wait until book 2.
[*book:Blind Tiger|57131172]
Task 13 Completion Post (book 2)Historical
A Fashionable Indulgence
247 pages
Tagged historical x429 on MPG
date read: 4/9/21
4 stars
I thought this book was really slow to start. I felt like I had been reading for hours and when I looked I had only read 24 pages.
However, it did start to pick up around the halfway point.
I am not sure I will be rushing to read book 2.
[*book:A Fashionable Indulgence|24019111]
Donna wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Do I need to read another? Just woke up, can't count posts yet. :)Feel better Donna!!"
I am home and it would appear that I will be going back on Monday... grrr
I was dehydrated..."
Jesus H, which shot did you get? Now I'm terrified!! Of course, if my blood sugar dropped it would finally be normal but still!
Donna wrote: "So, were there any Gladiators? *snort* LOL!!!Not enough, I feel cheated!! :p
Shannon wrote: "Donna wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Do I need to read another? Just woke up, can't count posts yet. :)Feel better Donna!!"
I am home and it would appear that I will be going back on Monday... grrr
I ..."
I had Moderna, but don't panic... everyone has different responses! And, I had started Keto on Monday but didn't tell them as I knew they would have yelled at me because they are not fond of it... gotta love small town doctors!
What I couldn't understand was how I was dehydrated and retaining fluid at the same time... *headdesk*
Shannon wrote: "Do I need to read another? Just woke up, can't count posts yet. :)Feel better Donna!!"
No need - my book covers us more than needed :)
I'll get my book done sometime by the early afternoon I'd say ~ in about 6 hours? We are also needling some cattle 😁 But still with plenty of time to keep on track... Next task will probably be called by Kat in 20 hours...
Supposedly the Mahu books #6-12 are free on Amazon at the moment Lisa. Not sure if that is only in the US though :)
Jane (PS) wrote: "Supposedly the Mahu books #6-12 are free on Amazon at the moment Lisa. Not sure if that is only in the US though :)"Jane (PS) wrote: "Supposedly the Mahu books #6-12 are free on Amazon at the moment Lisa. Not sure if that is only in the US though :)"
Ive been reading them all through KU.
Task 13 - COMPLETION92. Read over 1500 pages in books set in the future or the past - teams decide. (Historical)
Sebastian
Pages: 324
Qualifies: Historical x11
Finished: 10 April 2021
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
This is a type of comfort read for me when I am looking for snark mixed with a fairytale/HEA. I love the crazy Orwell family characters and their disregard for any type of authority (perhaps because I am incapable of that?). And the plot is adventurous and fun as well. This was a reread, and I still pick up new threads/connections missed (perhaps forgotten) earlier :)
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Completion post - Task 1392. Read over 1500 pages in books set in the future or the past - teams decide. (Historical)
Jane - Hither, Page - msg 494 - 232pp
Shannon - Nova Praetorian - msg 502 - 393pp
Donna - A Fashionable Indulgence - msg 505 - 247pp
Lisa - Blind Tiger - msg 508 - 238pp
Lisa - A Fashionable Indulgence - msg 509 - 247pp
Jane - Sebastian - msg 517 - 324pp
Total pages = 1,681
Posted in Q&ANow for the next task in about 12 hours :)
Jane (PS) wrote: "Posted in Q&ANow for the next task in about 12 hours :)"
Yep, I'll be back tomorrow!
Well, since I am sitting here having my first meal after I have done my chores and took a nap... I thought I would bother everyone here on the team with some trivial facts of my life today! *snort* LOL!!!HB is taking me to buy a tiller this evening (if he gets off on time) and my sister is thrilled that I am getting a NEW power tool and I am pretty excited if I say so myself!
My seedlings are sprouting nicely in my new greenhouse and I still have a few more to plant (when I get in the mood) and now that I am feeling more energy today (carbs rock!) I hope to lay out how I want to plant my new vegetable garden! Who knew it was so complicated... put this here... don't put that near this... put this in the sun... don't put this in the full sun... *headdesk* LOL!!!
This city girl is learning a lot more about the country while living in a small town! *grin*
BTW: How is it possible that I still own too many clothes? I have purged my clothes 5 times and I still have things that I don't wear... maybe I should just chuck everything but the jammies? hehehehe
OK, I have finished my pizza (don't judge, HB brought it to me last night!) and I am heading back in to tackle some more purging and organizing in my kitchen cabinets!
And, MK is still asleep... *sigh* LOL!!!
Donna wrote: "Well, since I am sitting here having my first meal after I have done my chores and took a nap... I thought I would bother everyone here on the team with some trivial facts of my life today! *snort*..."Hope you are feeling better.
In the past several years Ive taken loads of clothes to war on want ( is it still called that) ans I still have clothes that still have the price tags on.
Ive been working from home since last March and I have gotten into a bad habit of staying in my nightdress rather than get dressed.
Also I have started looking for more clothes... can you believe that
Think its around 8.30 on the west coast so probably about another 2 hours until the next task.
I dont have a back yard but my landlady does.A couple of years ago she had artifical turf put down instead of grass.
The green looks lovely year round but I always laugh when I see her sweeping the leaves with a broom.
Lisa wrote: "I dont have a back yard but my landlady does.A couple of years ago she had artifical turf put down instead of grass.
The green looks lovely year round but I always laugh when I see her sweeping th..."
LOL!!!
I love the idea of artificial turf... but for some reason, HB wants to mow grass! *headdesk* ;p
OK, I'm here... Now for your next task!Task 14 - 53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' home town (born in, raised in, currently live in - all work), teams decide. No pass for this task.
As a team, select a teammate and everyone reads a book set in that teammate's home town. Please include the selected teammate and their home town in your completion posts. If they live in a big city that is easy enough, but you are free to use the state if their home town is within the US and the country if outside the US. Remember to let me know how you know your book qualifies, be it the title, precis, book details, tags or lists. I need to know where to look to confirm your books!
Task 14. Selection PostSet in a teammate's hometown - Australia (Jane)
The Hate You Drink
295 pages
How it qualifies: Dubbed Sydney’s bad boy, he spends more days drunk than sober, and the only person who’s stuck by him through it all is his best mate. ( from precis)
Tagged: Australia x8 on MPG
Is Northern New South Wales in Australia?Should probably just Google this... *headdesk* ;p
Yes. it is! *grin*
Task 14 - SELECTION POST53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' hometown, teams decide.
Teammate: Jane in Australia
Throwing Hearts by N.R. Walker213 pgs/GR
Qualification: Brisbane, Queensland Australia
Tagged: Culture, Australia x7 on MGP
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Lisa wrote: "Another book available on KU. Hooray"KU is a wonderful thing... you just know that they are going to take it away one of these days... grrr
Task 14 Selection Post53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' hometown, teams decide.
Jane: Australia
Flash Rip by Keira Andrews
Pages: 348
Qualification: Precis On Australia's hottest beach, the most dangerous current is between them.
[*book:Flash Rip|50828833]
Task 14 - Selection Post53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' hometown, teams decide.
Jane: Australia
Imago
Pages: 164
Qualification: Precis "...He finds himself in a small town in Tasmania on a quest..."
Tasmania is a state in Australia :)
[*book:Imago|34342184]
Donna wrote: "Is Northern New South Wales in Australia?Should probably just Google this... *headdesk* ;p
Yes. it is! *grin*"
Haha - yes! Very close to me, relatively speaking. Only an 8 hour drive for me 😄
Shannon wrote: "Task 14 Selection Post53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' hometown, teams decide.
Jane: Australia
Flash Rip by Keira Andre..."
Was so close to reading this one, until I realised I had Imago down for the Meet & Greet challenge! (Gang Bang equivalent)
Jane (PS) wrote: "Donna wrote: "Is Northern New South Wales in Australia?Should probably just Google this... *headdesk* ;p
Yes. it is! *grin*"
Haha - yes! Very close to me, relatively speaking. Only an 8 hour dr..."
The one I chose is set in Brisbane... closer to you?
Donna wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Donna wrote: "Is Northern New South Wales in Australia?Should probably just Google this... *headdesk* ;p
Yes. it is! *grin*"
Haha - yes! Very close to me, relatively speaking...."
Yes - that's my state's capital. I go there about once a month (6 hour drive to there). New Farm, where the book is set, was part of my stomping ground when I was younger and lived in Brisbane 😁
Jane (PS) wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Task 14 Selection Post53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' hometown, teams decide.
Jane: Australia
[book:Flash Rip|50828833..."
It's pretty good so far. Just getting to the sexy bits now so fingers crossed!! :p
Task 14.Completion PostSet in a teammate's hometown - Australia (Jane)
The Hate You Drink
295 pages
How it qualifies: Dubbed Sydney’s bad boy, he spends more days drunk than sober, and the only person who’s stuck by him through it all is his best mate. ( from precis)
Tagged: Australia x8 on MPG
date read: 4/11/21
5 stars
A story of a 2o something who isn't handling life or the death of his parents and spirals into alcoholism. He is awful to his best friend and eventually goes into a detox programme.
I liked the way all characters were supportive of Monroe and the fact that the author didn't go into great details of the downside of de-toxing.
[*book:The Hate You Drink|45992931]
Task 14 - COMPLETION53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' hometown, teams decide.
Jane: Australia
Imago
Pages: 164
Qualification: Precis "...He finds himself in a small town in Tasmania on a quest..."
Tasmania is a state in Australia :)
Read: 11 April
Rating:
Review:
I enjoyed this as much as I had the first time 4 years ago. I really wanted to try this again - reread the full series that is now available in audio 🧡 Its almost 5 stars...
**edit** blow it - I'm giving it 5 stars anyway :)
Narrated by Antony Ferguson. Would have like a slight differentiation in tone/accent between the two MC as the book switched between POVs. I did get a bit lost at times as to which one was 'thinking'.
[*book:Imago|34342184]
Lisa wrote: "Psst Jane... completion post..lol"Thanks!!!!
Task 14 - COMPLETION POST53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' hometown, teams decide.
Teammate: Jane in Australia
Throwing Hearts by N.R. Walker213 pgs/GR
Read: 4/11 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Qualification: Brisbane, Queensland Australia
Tagged: Culture, Australia x7 on MGP
Even though this was Merrick and Leo's story, Clyde and Donny stole the show! *sigh*
Sometimes it is good to be reminded that even though things are not perfect now, they are a hell of a lot better than they were 50 years ago. There is still a lot of work to be done on many fronts and as an older white, heterosexual woman I believe that falls to my generation to say that enough is enough and equality is just that... being equal! Our perception of other people's freedom is just that, a perception. Until we have walked a mile in their shoes we can NEVER understand their fears and their need to be seen as equal in every walk of life. But, we can try!
This was a very humorous story that secretly touched your heart when you least expected it to! As a demisexual, I truly understand where Merrick was coming from with a need for boundaries and taking things slow. I will admit that I could see Leo's point too, because when your partner is "the one" it is really hard to take it slow... *grin*
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I am so glad that Shannon didn't make her COMPLETION POST before me this morning! *grin*
Task 14 Completion Post53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' hometown, teams decide.
Jane: Australia
Flash Rip by Keira Andrews
Pages: 348
Qualification: Precis On Australia's hottest beach, the most dangerous current is between them.
Read: 4/10/21
Rating: ★★★★
Really enjoyed this one even though Liam's fears and actions were so ott at times, I wanted to strangle him. Cody was the newbie lifeguard crushing on the older, hot, ex-athlete senior lifeguard Liam who was so far in the freaking closet I'm surprised any light reached him at all. After meeting his father, we get it, but still. Holy crap! Their sexy time were quite unexpected in the best way possible and their lifeguarding was fun as hell to read about. Overall a good read if at time frustrating.
[*book:Flash Rip|50828833]
Donna wrote: "I am so glad that Shannon didn't make her COMPLETION POST before me this morning! *grin*"I was too tired!!
Task 14 Completion PostLisa: The Hate You Drink, Post 538
Jane: Imago, Post 539
Donna: Throwing Hearts, Post 542
Shannon: Flash Rip, Post 545
So you finished early - again... I'll be back tomorrow with your next task!(Note to self, come up with some new tasks... 😈 Bwahahaha!)
No, we're not special. The current list is good enough.
Lisa wrote: "No, we're not special. The current list is good enough."We're NOT special? Are you sure? *walks off mumbling... I am too special, just ask me, I'll tell you!* LOL!!!
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Ugh, I hate feeling poorly! Thanks for the support and kind words!
Will continue reading and will keep you updated... *sigh*