TART Challenge - Round 3 - Treading Pages (8)

[Hazel]

Completion post
Task 6 - 2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.

Book:
Pages: 272 as per kindle edition in above link
Read: 26 March
Rating: 3⭐️
How it qualifies: Book #1 in the Hartigan series
Review: This was ok. Gina is not a natural beauty and has some self confidence issues. She kisses Ford and ends up in his hotel room at a wedding she planned after a prank by some of his cop colleagues. Ford realises she is the sister of some of the persons of interest that are part of an OCG. He inserts himself into her life for work purposes but starts to fall for her. It all goes to pieces when she finds out he used her for work but rights itself in the end. Couple of time inconsistencies and a wee bit repetitive on the I’m too ugly monologue.

[April]

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Task 6- 2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.

Book: Ensnared


Pages: 248
How book qualified: 1st book in Series
Date Completed: 3/26/21
Rating: 4 stars

It took a little bit to get into book but once I got into it I enjoyed it. The end was left as cliffhanger. So maybe I will be able to read the next book.

[April]

Checked us in.

[Suzanne]

Thanks April :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Suzanne wrote: "COMPLETION POST:

Task: 2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.

Book:

[book:Tempt Me ..."

Please add the first edition Kindle page count (304) and repost. Thanks!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

You are on my list to get your task tomorrow. 😊

[Suzanne]

COMPLETION POST: Repost to add pages

Task: 2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.

Book:

Tempt Me with Diamonds by Jane Feather
Pages: 304 per Kindle edition published on publication date (linked above)

How book qualifies: #1 in The London Jewels Trilogy
Date Completed: 3/26/21

Rating: 3 stars

This was ok - Diana's brother leaves half of his estate to his best friend, who was also Diana's ex lover. I just never felt any sparks between them which made it hard to care if they got back together or not.

[Suzanne]

Reposted above. Darn it - I was so focused on linking the correct edition that I forgot to write pages!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 7 - 17. Read 4 books written by a male author.

Books selected for this task need to be written by a male author. Please include a link to the author's profile page or website as your qualification for this task.

[Suzanne]

I think I'm going to read Devoted by Dean Koontz
Pages: 380
The author's web page and kindle edition are linked above.

[Hazel]

I’ll need to have a look through my kindle and see what I have. I’m sure I have a couple. Finishing my PtP read first so will start this one tonight or tomorrow.

[Suzanne]

As I looked for a book, I realized that I read WAY more books written by women :)

[April]

I read Weston Parker books and I think I have several I need to read. I will look later. I have a book I have to finish first.

[April]

I am going with by Weston Parker

[[deleted user]]

How have I never heard of Weston Parker?? He co-writes with his sister. I love that!!

[April]

Cyndee wrote: "How have I never heard of Weston Parker?? He co-writes with his sister. I love that!!"

Yes he does. I read both of their books.

[[deleted user]]

I'm going with by Tal Bauer

[Hazel]

I have a Weston Parker book that I’m starting now 303 pages

[Hazel]

I’ve read a few Ali Parker but this will be my first Weston book.

[April]

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Task 7- 17. Read 4 books written by a male author.


Book: Heartbreaker
Weston Parker
Pages: 285
How book qualified: Male Author
Date Completed: 3/28/21
Rating: 4 stars

I enjoyed this book. Evan was marrying a model and hired a wedding planner. His wedding planner turned out to be his high school girlfriend that broke his heart.

[April]

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Task 7 - 17. Read 4 books written by a male author.

Hazel: Worth the Risk

Weston Parker
Post 173
Cyndee: Enemy of my Enemy

Tal Bauer
Post 174
Suzanne: Devoted

Dean Koontz
Post 172
April: Heartbreaker

Weston Parker
Post 170

[Suzanne]

Completion Post
Task 7 - 17. Read 4 books written by a male author
by Dean Koontz
Pages: 380 per kindle link above
Date Read: 3/28/21

How it fits: The author's page is linked above on his name
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
This was one of the group of Dean Koontz books that had a brilliant dog, an evil corporation, and some innocent people. This time one of the people is Woody, an autistic boy who is super-intelligent and investigating his fathers "accidental" death. He and the dog were my favorite characters, but I liked all of the good guys. I wouldn't have minded spending less page time on the bad guys.

[Hazel]

Completion Post
Task 7 - 17. Read 4 books written by a male author

Book:
Pages: 303 as per kindle edition in above link
Read: 28 March
Rating: 3.5⭐️
How it qualifies:Weston Parker is a male author
Review: Dani French is a biologist with a research grant to study frogs at a nature park. Caleb hunt is the park ranger. The 2 get involved but neither is looking for a relationship. Caleb realises the depths of his feelings when they are attacked by illegal miners on the land. It was an ok read.

[[deleted user]]

COMPLETION POST:

Task: 17. Read 4 books written by a male author

Book: Enemy of My Enemy by Tal Bauer
Page numbers with source: GR Kindle 444 pages
How book qualified: Tal Bauer is a male author
Date Completed: 3/29/21
Rating: 5 stars
WOW! I love this series. Ethan and Jack are one of my favorite romance book couples of all time but their relationship is just a very small part of this action-packed story. I can usually see a plot twist coming but this had a couple that caught me off guard. I don't usually advocate for books to be made into movies, but I feel like this series would make a great movie series as well. I can't wait to for the chance to get to the next book so I'm hoping it fits some challenges soon. :D

[[deleted user]]

Checked in!

[Hazel]

Are we due to get a new task today or tomorrow?

[[deleted user]]

Hazel wrote: "Are we due to get a new task today or tomorrow?"

I think it's today? We got the last one on the 27th.

[Hazel]

Cyndee wrote: "Hazel wrote: "Are we due to get a new task today or tomorrow?"

I think it's today? We got the last one on the 27th."

That’s what I was thinking. I was due to start a book for a group read today so might start now (on lunch break) then finish it hopefully tonight/tomorrow. Don’t know whether to wait and see if it meets the next task 😂

[April]

Thanks for reminding me Cyndee to change the date on when I finished mine. 1 am is a new day. LOL

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Hazel wrote: "Cyndee wrote: "Hazel wrote: "Are we due to get a new task today or tomorrow?"

I think it's today? We got the last one on the 27th."

That’s what I was thinking. I was due to start a book for a gro..."

I'm always playing that game with this challenge. Hahaha

[[deleted user]]

April wrote: "Thanks for reminding me Cyndee to change the date on when I finished mine. 1 am is a new day. LOL"

I'm glad I'm not the only one staying up way too late with a book. I had to MAKE myself go to bed at 1:30 last night and had to be up at 5. Ooops. :D

[Hazel]

Cyndee wrote: "April wrote: "Thanks for reminding me Cyndee to change the date on when I finished mine. 1 am is a new day. LOL"

I'm glad I'm not the only one staying up way too late with a book. I had to MAKE my..."

Yes that’s me too! I survive on about 5 hours sleep. I was reading while cleaning my house at the weekend. Nearly fell down the stairs while reading and vacuuming 😂

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 8 - 58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.

You can find out when each teammate joined RRRC by looking at the member list for the group. Make sure you use the date one of you joined RRRC, not GR. Select a teammate and then read 6 books initially published in the year they joined RRRC. Make sure you use the initial publication date - if there is a date listed on the top of the editions page use it, otherwise I will be looking for the earliest dated English language edition regardless of format. Please include the selected teammate and the year they joined RRRC in your completion posts.

[Hazel]

We decided 2018 the year cyndee and I joined.

[Hazel]

Yes! I’m glad I didn’t start my book as it qualifies 😀
I’m going to read 463 pages published April 10 2018

[Suzanne]

Awesome - I'm glad it qualifies.

I'm going to read 216 pages, published August 6, 2018

I do have a lot of commitments the next 3 days but I'll get it done :)

[April]

I am reading published on October 24th 2018.

[[deleted user]]

I'm reading , first published March 13th 2018.

Are we doing like the last one where the first 2 finished pick up a second one since we need 6?

[[deleted user]]

Hazel wrote: "Yes that’s me too! I survive on about 5 hours sleep. I was reading while cleaning my house at the weekend. Nearly fell down the stairs while reading and vacuuming 😂"

Oh my gosh, Hazel! I'm so sorry I laughed at this, but that mental image... 😂

[April]

Yes we can do that.

[[deleted user]]

COMPLETION POST:

Task: Task 8 - 58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate. Hazel and Cyndee joined in 2018.

Book: The Blueprint by S.E. Harmon
Page numbers with source: GR Kindle 400 pages
How book qualified: published March 13th 2018
Date Completed: 3/30/21
Rating: 3 stars
Kelly and Britton "Blue," an NFL quarterback, have been best friends since childhood. Kelly has always been in love with Blue but Blue is straight...until he isn't. Something about this story didn't sit right with me. Their chemistry was off and there is something about Blue that I just don't like but I can't put my finger on what it is.

[[deleted user]]

I'll read , first published August 7th 2018, next. I'll get it started tonight and should finish up tomorrow.

[April]

Completion Post
Task 8 - 58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate. Hazel and Cyndee joined in 2018.

Hazel: The Thief

Post 199
Cyndee: The Blueprint

Post 191
Nowhere boy

Post 201
Suzanne: Sunshine at Daisy's Guesthouse

Post 198
April: I bet You

Post 194
End Game

Post 202

[April]

Completion Post
Task 8 - 58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate. Hazel and Cyndee joined in 2018.

Book: I Bet You

Pages: 299
How book qualified: Published October 24th, 2018
Date Completed: 3/30/21
Rating: 3 stars

This book was kind of slow. But once it picked up it was ok. A football player that made a bet.

[April]

My second book is published June 12 2018

[Suzanne]

I just finished my book but can't do a completion post til I go and teach tonight. Hazel - I'm not sure about your schedule - I could read a second book, but I'm not sure if I could finish it tomorrow. But let me know if you want me to find another - I'll take a look when I do my completion post in a few hours.

[Suzanne]

Lol I meant April and said Hazel - sigh. APRIL I'm glad you and Cyndee have second books. Thanks both of you for reading the additional. I'm teaching overload this semester and I spend so much extra time in classes and meetings and grading. But only 5 more weeks! :)

Thank you again - that makes my tomorrow much more relaxed :)

[Suzanne]

Completion Post
Task 8 - 58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate. Hazel and Cyndee joined in 2018.

Book:
Sunshine at Daisy's Guesthouse by Lottie Phillips
Pages: 215
How book qualified: Published August 6th, 2018
Date Completed: 3/30/21
Rating: 4 stars

This book was about a woman who lost her husband to cancer starting up a bread and breakfast, getting closer to her friends, and finding love. I enjoyed it!

[Hazel]

Completion Post
Task 8 - 58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate. Hazel and Cyndee joined in 2018.

Book:
Pages: 463 as per kindle edition in above link
Read: 31 March
Rating: 4⭐️
How it qualifies: Published 10 April 2018
Review: The 16th book in the series following the drama between V and Jane, Sola and Assail and the new threat to the vampire race. Felt this was another half book with a lot of filler material in it but it was still enjoyable.

[Hazel]

Thanks Cyndee and April for reading a 2nd. I had my virtual book group last night which took away 3 hours of my reading time or I would have finished last night.