TART Challenge - Round 3 - The Loitering Layabouts (7)

[Donna]

Task 23 - SELECTION POST
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. Gabbi Grey

Solstice Surprise by Gabbi Grey
Qualification: Gabbi Grey
175 pgs/GR

[ bookcover:Solstice Surprise|57765791]

[Lisa]

Finished my book. It was a quick read. Ill do the completion post in the morning.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I definitely haven't read Gabbi Grey!

[Donna]

Task 23 - COMPLETION POST
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. Gabbi Grey

Solstice Surprise by Gabbi Grey
Qualification: Gabbi Grey
175 pgs/GR
Read: 4/28 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Going into this, I didn't realize that it was a sequel to Catch a Tiger by the Tail because this is a new author for me. This author's writing is very diverse and her story was blow-my-mind amazing! The story was an emotional roller coaster ride and I look forward to reading the whole story of how Peter and Thomas meet and fell in love!

I have a feeling that Ms. Grey will quickly become a go-to author for me!

[ bookcover:Solstice Surprise|57765791]

[Lisa]

Task 23. Completion Post
As a team, select an author that is new to at least two of you and each teammate reads a book by that author.
Team have chosen Gabbi Grey
New to Me author
Gabbi Grey
Date read: 4/28/21
4 stars

I didn't realize that this was book 2 in a series. You can certainly read this is as a standalone.
Peter and Thomas go north to visit with Thomas' parents for christmas. Once there they are called back to Vancouver due to a family emergency.
I really enjoyed this book. No angst and a good story to while away a few hours.


Solstice Surprise
175 pages

[*book:Solstice Surprise|57765791]

[Shannon]

Task 23 Completion Post
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. Gabbi Grey


Solstice Surprise by Gabbi Grey
Pages: 175
Qualification: New author to Me Shannon's Read Shelf
Read: 4/29/21
Rating: ★★★

I started this one then realized it was book two so went back and read the first one then restarted this one. Both were okay reads. Nothing special for me but sweet. Their trip to get to the hospital was entertaining and the baby was....well, a baby! Probably the only thing I'll remember about these books is the tiger's tail ice cream. Orange and black licorice? Now I want to try some.

[*bookcover:Solstice Surprise|57765791]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Finished the book last night. 😊 Now just have to find time to do the Completion post!! 😱🙄

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 23 - COMPLETION
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. Gabbi Grey


Solstice Surprise
Qualification: Gabbi Grey
175 pgs/GR
Read: 29 Apr 2021
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
A cute shorter sequel about two MCs in the Hollywood movie business - one extremely well known. Their meeting and falling in love occurs in book 1 which I have not read. And whilst I could see the holes that I was missing within this story, I don't believe it impacted my enjoyment of this book.

[*book:Solstice Surprise|57765791]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Will post in the Q&A if no-one else has time when I get home :)

[Shannon]

Task 23 Completion Post

Donna: Solstice Surprise, Post 754
Lisa: Solstice Surprise, Post 755
Shannon: Solstice Surprise, Post 756
Jane: Solstice Surprise, Post 758

[Shannon]

Posted in the completion thread!! :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I have you complete and will be back in the morning with your next task.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Shannon wrote: "Posted in the completion thread!! :)"

Thanks Shannon!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here you go!

Task 24 - 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 the author's name. There can be a small word such as in or and between the alliterated words in the title. So books such as Spook Squad or Divided in Death would work. And authors like Lucy Lennox and Eli Easton would also work.

[Lisa]

Task 24 Selection Post
A book with alliteration.

Hennessey's Handler
247 pages

[*book:Hennessey's Handler|57725131]

[Shannon]

Task 24 Selection Post
Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.


Fake Friends by Saxon James
Pages: 354
Qualification: Fake Friends

[*book:Fake Friends|56215229]

[Donna]

Task 24 - SELECTION POST (Book 1)
78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.

Hennessey's Handler by Pandora Pine
247 pgs/GR

[ bookcover:Hennessey's Handler|57725131]

Lisa, do we get extra credit for having a "double whammy"? *grin*

[Donna]

Task 24 - SELECTION POST (Book 2)
78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.

Haunted Hearts by K. Sterling
154 pgs/GR

[ bookcover:Haunted Hearts|56689610]

[Shannon]

Almost done with the first so I'll go ahead and do a second.

[Shannon]

Task 24 Selection Post (Book 2)
Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.


Right as Raine by Lucy Lennox
Pages: 296
Qualification: Both Title and Author

[*book:Right as Raine|56326586]

[Donna]

Shannon wrote: "Almost done with the first so I'll go ahead and do a second."

I'm reading mine backwards... have NO clue why! *headdesk* ;p

Got a little sidetracked... HB and I had to cut down and chop up a tree that was in the way of us building our shed... it is no longer a problem! *snort* LOL!!!

[Donna]

Task 24 - COMPLETION POST (Book 2)
78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.

Haunted Hearts by K. Sterling
154 pgs/GR
Read: 4/30 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

OK, I can see that this book is going to cause me to go back and see what I have missed in other books... like Aiden and Lane's story, Hide and Keep.

Of course, I will be getting to Moonlight & Madness just as soon as possible, because I have a feeling that Beau is going to have his hands full with his young man!

I know I am going to kick my own butt for saying this, but was it me, or were Case and Lorrie a bit on the weepy side for most of the book? Maybe I was misreading the sobs, sniffs, and tear rolling down his cheek moments... NOT that this is a bad thing... just a bit unusual!

[ bookcover:Haunted Hearts|56689610]

[Shannon]

Task 24 Selection Post (Book 1)
Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.


Fake Friends by Saxon James
Pages: 354
Qualification: Fake Friends
Read: 5/1/21
Rating: ★★★★

I've gotta say, I think I liked this one as much as the first. The chemistry between these two is off the charts and while I'd like to dislike Rowan, I just couldn't. He was so freaking tortured. Poor thing. Basically loved both MCs and their story. Can't wait for the next one.

[*book:Fake Friends|56215229]

[Lisa]

Task 24 Completion Post
A book with alliteration.

Hennessey's Handler
247 pages
date read: 5/1/21
4 stars
I am liking this series, maybe not as much as Ronan and Ten but still. I like the sense of family and the fact that adopted, the brothers are always there for each other.
Was the love between Morrisson and Hennessey quick? Yes, it was insta-love but it was ok.
Loved the little girls.
Now we wait for Q's book which I think will be heartbreaking.

[*book:Hennessey's Handler|57725131]

[Shannon]

Task 24 Completion Post (Book 2)
Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.


Right as Raine by Lucy Lennox
Pages: 296
Qualification: Both Title and Author
Read: 5/1/21
Rating: ★★★★

Super cute story about a pro football player and his coach's son. They start out not like each other then end up the best of friends. A trip to Astor Valley changes all that friend nonsense. They don't start out in Astor Valley but do spend quite a bit of the book there. What a great place to live. If only there were places like that. I guess there could be but I've never seen one. I must say Mikey's family sucked. I kept waiting for them to redeem themselves but.....Can't wait to read the next book in the series.

[*book:Right as Raine|56326586]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 24 - Selection
78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.


How to Catch a Bachelor
Pages: 205
Qualifies: Ana Ashley (Author)

[*book:How to Catch a Bachelor|54746401]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I'll get this finished this morning. Started it after the call yesterday, but as expected, I can't listen to it except in small bursts :)

[Donna]

Jane (PS) wrote: "I'll get this finished this morning. Started it after the call yesterday, but as expected, I can't listen to it except in small bursts :)"

Only at 27%, but I am finally in for the day,... I just love shoveling dirt... NOT!!! GRRRRRR ;p

Should get it finished before I call it a night! *fingers crossed!*

[Shannon]

You could not pay me enough money to shovel dirt...like with a shovel. What? Am I 25? No I am not!! I don't think I even have enough muscles!!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 24 - COMPLETION
78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.


How to Catch a Bachelor
Pages: 205
Qualifies: Ana Ashley (Author)
Read: 1 May 2021
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
So sweet (MC Indy) with a touch of sour courtesy of MC Tate. This series is an easy listening romance with a guaranteed happy ending.

[*book:How to Catch a Bachelor|54746401]

[Donna]

Shannon wrote: "You could not pay me enough money to shovel dirt...like with a shovel. What? Am I 25? No I am not!! I don't think I even have enough muscles!!"

Oh, I did it for free because I am too cheap to pay someone! *snort* LOL!!!

We had to dig down about 10" from the front of our house to the back of our house to level out the ground to lay the new patio stones... we are also working on getting the garden ready to plant in a couple of weeks... I just love working outdoors... NOT! LOL!!!

[Lisa]

Are we just waiting for Donna's Hennesseys Handler?

Are you ok with it D, or shall I read a 2nd book.

[Shannon]

Donna wrote: "Shannon wrote: "You could not pay me enough money to shovel dirt...like with a shovel. What? Am I 25? No I am not!! I don't think I even have enough muscles!!"

Oh, I did it for free because I am t..."

I'm sure my hubby wished I was cheaper. I honestly would be out of commission for the rest of the week if I did hard labor like that. What a great way to keep in shape though. Go you!!

[Donna]

Lisa wrote: "Are we just waiting for Donna's Hennesseys Handler?

Are you ok with it D, or shall I read a 2nd book."

Sorry, I fell asleep! All done now!

[Donna]

Task 24 - COMPLETION POST (Book 1)
78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.

Hennessey's Handler by Pandora Pine
247 pgs/GR
Read: 5/2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I admit that this series hasn't been my favorite by Ms. Pine, but this story has definitely gone a long way in impressing me! I just loved Lola and Sophie... OK, Hennessey and Morrison were pretty fine, too! All the "family" love was wonderful as always and even though I am not an "animal" person, the fur babies rocked in this one! *grin*

I know that Quentin's story will be out this summer... I am both looking forward to it and dreading it. *headdesk* :(

[ bookcover:Hennessey's Handler|57725131]

[Donna]

Task 24 - COMPLETION POST
78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.

Donna: Haunted Hearts, Post 772
Shannon: Fake Friends, Post 773
Lisa: Hennessey's Handler, Post 774
Shannon: Right as Raine, Post 775
Jane: How to Catch a Bachelor, Post 780
Donna: Hennessey's Handler, Post 785

[Donna]

Task 24 Completion Post posted in Q&A

[Lisa]

Donna wrote: "Task 24 - COMPLETION POST (Book 1)
78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.

Hennessey's Handler by [author:Pandora..."

I think Qs story is going to need alot of kleenex

[Lisa]

I think we are going into the last 7 days of this challenge. 5 tasks left.

[Donna]

Lisa wrote: "I think we are going into the last 7 days of this challenge. 5 tasks left."

I think I am an hour and seventeen minutes behind schedule already this morning... and I don't care! *snort* LOL!!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 25 - 111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover.

Books selected for this task can have no people/person on the cover. That include silhouettes and cartoons. You can use any edition's cover to qualify. Please include the qualifying cover in your completion posts.

[Lisa]

Task 25 Selection Post (book 1)
No people on cover


270 pages

[*book:A Friend in the Fire|57360202]

[Lisa]

Task 25 Selection Post (book 2)
No people on cover

310 pages


[*book:Wind and Dark Water|53625365]

[Shannon]

Task 25 Selection Post (Book 1)
Read 8 books without a person on the cover.


High Roller by Tricia Owens
Pages: 150
Qualification: No people on cover

[*book:High Roller|26212586]

[Shannon]

Task 25 Selection Post (Book 2)
Read 8 books without a person on the cover.


Natural Enemies by Roan Parrish
Pages: 150
Qualification: No people on cover

[*book:Natural Enemies|39875468]

[Donna]

Task 25 - SELECTION POST (Book 1)
111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover.

THIRDS Beyond the Books: Volume 1 by Charlie Cochet
176 pgs/GR

[ book:THIRDS Beyond the Books: Volume 1|38317985]

Task 25 - SELECTION POST (Book 2)
111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover.

THIRDS Beyond the Books: Volume 2 by Charlie Cochet
155 pgs/GR

[ book:THIRDS Beyond the Books: Volume 2|32182477]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 25 - Selection
111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover.


Smash & Grab
Pages: 190
Qualifies: refer cover above

[*book:Smash & Grab|54500501]

[Lisa]

Task 25 Completion Post (book 1)
No people on cover


270 pages
date read: 5/2/21
4 stars

I had a little trouble remembering the first book in the series but it was ok. I remembered how the 2 met, although not why they split up. Anyhow, Rufus asks Sam to come back to NYC to help him investigate the cold case of the murder of his mother.
Soon we are knee deep in felons and people from the past.
A good story whose whodunnit I didnt see coming.
Roll on book 3.

[*book:A Friend in the Fire|57360202]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 25 - COMPLETION
111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover.


Smash & Grab
Pages: 190
Qualifies: refer cover above
Read: 3 May
Rating: 4 starts
Review:
This story really amused me with its characters, plot and humour. I really hope the next book will come out on audio...

[*book:Smash & Grab|54500501]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Do you need to me to read another book? I can try to get one read tomorrow...? Not 100% I can finish it within the day, but if no-one can cover my second book I will do my best :) I will definitely finish it the next morning.

(Going to bed right now - will check first thing in the morning :)