TART Challenge - Round 3 - Rainbow Tarts (9)

[Truitt_T]

Jan - April 2021 works for me.

[KellyJo]

Completion Post

Task 12 - 48. Read 6 books featuring cowboys

Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell
Tagged Cowboy(s) by 72 people
https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
Pages 418
Read 4/8/21
Rating 4 stars
Review - this one took me back to my early days of reading. This is a type of book I have not read since I was 16-17. These were my favorites when I first started reading romance books, probably because they were my mothers favorite too. This book was very enjoyable but slow at times. Ended HFN but kind of wish it had a epilogue.

[KellyJo]

I am okay with Jan - April 2021. I read a lot thru KU so this should be pretty easy to find. Will look and see what I can find.

[KellyJo]

I have a Feb 2021 book in my TBR pile. I will start it and check back in a little while to verify what month, ect to read.

[Truitt_T]

Do we have a task completion post on the Tracking Thread? I may just be missing it - it's been that kind of day.....

[Fi]

KellyJo wrote: "I have a Feb 2021 book in my TBR pile. I will start it and check back in a little while to verify what month, ect to read."

Kelly Jo, we were just planning ahead in case we get that task. We don't know our next task yet. I'll check us in.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Teresa wrote: "Completion Post: Task 12 - 48. Read 6 books featuring cowboys.


Cowboys Don't Come Out by Tara Lain
19/GR
04/08
⭐⭐⭐⭐
S..."

Typo in your page count. 😊 Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (219). Thanks!

[KellyJo]

Oops, missed that. Thats fine I still have lots of new KU books I want to read.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

KellyJo wrote: "Completion Post

Task 12 - 48. Read 6 books featuring cowboys

Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell
Tagged Cowboy(s) by 72 people
https://www.goodreads.c..."

Please add the first edition Kindle page count (418). Thanks!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

While we wait for those corrections, here is your next task!

Task 13 - 110. Read 8 books with a tattooed cover model.

Books selected for this task need to have a tattooed model on the cover. You can use any edition's cover to qualify for this task. Please include the qualifying cover in your completion posts.

[KellyJo]

MountainKat wrote: "KellyJo wrote: "Completion Post

Task 12 - 48. Read 6 books featuring cowboys

Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell
Tagged Cowboy(s) by 72 people
https:/..."

Corrected

[Teresa]

MountainKat wrote: "Teresa wrote: "Completion Post: Task 12 - 48. Read 6 books featuring cowboys.


Cowboys Don't Come Out by Tara Lain
19/GR..."

ugh its one of those days. fixed

[Teresa]

I think I'll go with

[Fi]

I'll read

[Truitt_T]

I started Ink and Ice: A Twin Cities Ice Book this afternoon (after we got our assignment, of course) and I'm enjoying it! It's proving to be a long reading 278 pages, but I have another shorter book to tackle next: Wounded Inked. It runs 172 pages.



Since we've got to read eight books for this one, I have a few others in mind if I finish these two quickly. I am supposed to work all weekend, though....

[Truitt_T]

Completion Post: Task 13 - 110. Read 8 books with a tattooed cover model.


Ink and Ice: A Twin Cities Ice Book by Erin McRae and Racheline Maltese
[*book:Ink and Ice: A Twin Cities Ice Book|53986045]
278 pages per GR, 332 pages per Amazon (I've requested a page count correction)
Tattooed cover model - see cover above
4/9
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Some sports themed romances have little to do with sports - I’ve read some books in which it felt as though the author picked a professional sport at random in order to have a MC with a great body, a big paycheck, and some measure of fame. This is NOT the case for Ink and Ice: A Twin Cities Ice Book. Figure skating is key to the story and the romance and might as well be a third MC. Aaron and Zack are interesting, both singly and together. There’s a bit of a BDSM kink that’s never fully explored and if you’re looking for lot of hot and heavy sex scenes, this one may not be for you; it’s more titillating than explicit. There’s an odd touch of magical realism, but it works, mostly.

This my first book by Erin McRae and Racheline Maltese, but I will definitely be reading more.

[Truitt_T]

So Wounded Inked is dreadful. I tried to keep going because it fit the task, but I gave up at30%. The premise sounds good, but the execution is dreadful.

[Teresa]

Ugh, I hate when that happens. I hope your next choice is better!!

[Truitt_T]

Teresa wrote: "Ugh, I hate when that happens. I hope your next choice is better!!"

Actually, I didn't like my second choice, either - some days I'm hard to please!

I've still got a few that will work, I hope, lol.

[Teresa]

I’m having trouble picking another book. I need something happy or exciting but it seems tattoos are only on contemporary men with tragic backstories or lives :(

[Teresa]

Completion Post Task 13 - 110. Read 8 books with a tattooed cover model.


Blank Canvas by E.M. Lindsey
218 pgs/GR
04/10
⭐⭐⭐1/2

Waiting for my review to transfer from Amazon I realised I liked this less than my first review implied. It was well written and I wish I liked it more. I feel my current mindset held my enjoyment back and I don't want to penalize the story for it. Our mc's don't spend much time with each other at first and it skips them cementing their relationship to get to the wrap up. There are many good aspects to the story, I just didn't connect.

[Teresa]

So I went to change my review and found out I have no reviews listed and got this message:

We apologize but Amazon has noticed some unusual reviewing activity on this account. As a result, all reviews submitted by this account have been removed and this account will no longer be able to contribute reviews and other content on Amazon. If you would like to learn more, please see our community guidelines. To contact us about this decision, please email community-help@amazon.com.

O.O

[Teresa]

I found this: that looks good. I'll read it.

[Fi]

Teresa wrote: "So I went to change my review and found out I have no reviews listed and got this message:

We apologize but Amazon has noticed some unusual reviewing activity on this account. As a result, all rev..."

Omg Teresa. Have you contacted them? Surely they can't just delete all your reviews.

[Fi]

Lol it seems we aren't having a lot of luck with this task, I finished my book but didn't like it very much either. I'll do a proper post when I'm at the computer. Meanwhile I'm starting

[Teresa]

That’s a good choice Filipa! I love Kaje Harper!

I did email them. We’ll see what they say. I think it’s because I read so fast I post a review almost everyday.

[KellyJo]

Completion Post
Task 13 - 110. Read 8 books with a tattooed cover model

Grizzly Mate by Ariana Hawkes

Pages 165
Read 4/10/21
Rating 3 1/2 stars
Cute story with reluctant mates. It was nice to see both troubled characters come together. Interesting start to series with lots of diverse characters looking for redemption.

[Teresa]

Completion Post Task 13 - 110. Read 8 books with a tattooed cover model.


Marry Me by Mia Monroe
240 pgs/GR
04/10
⭐⭐⭐1/2
Sweet

Sweet! I liked seeing Jude realize his feelings. I liked all their friends and think I’ll check out the next book too.

[Fi]

Completion Post

Task 13 - 110. Read 8 books with a tattooed cover model.


Rebel by Rhys Ford
Pages: 220/ GR Kindle 1st edition
Read: 10/04/21
⭐⭐(2.5)
Review: I liked the relationship between the brothers, but I never felt any chemistry between the MCs. The pace of the book is slow, and not that much happens. Not sure if I'll continue with the series.

[Teresa]

KellyJo are you reading a second book or would you like me to add another?

[Teresa]

Filipa, I’d give book two a chance. I liked it much more than book one!!

[Fi]

Teresa wrote: "Filipa, I’d give book two a chance. I liked it much more than book one!!"

Oh that is good to know, thanks! The romance really fell flat on the first one for me, but since every book features a different couple I'll give it a go. :)

[Truitt_T]

Completion Post: Task 13 - 110. Read 8 books with a tattooed cover model.


Undercover by Eliot Grayson
[*book:Undercover|56569041]
202 per GR, see link above
Tattooed cover model: see cover above
4/10
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Undercover is my favorite Vino and Veritas book so far! I loved Gabe (he's the kind of MC you just want to give a hug to) and Alec grew on me. The conlusion to the mystery felt a little rushed, and I wish there'd been a little more backsotry for both of them, but still, I enjoyed it very much.

[Truitt_T]

So we've got 6 books of our 8 finished - woohoo! I've got another short one I'll fishish at some point - possible tonight (not likely), maybe tomorrow morning, maybe tomorrow evening. I'm just not sure how much time I'll have.

[Teresa]

I’m finished a third but can’t post until morning.

[Fi]

Completion Post

Task 13 - 110. Read 8 books with a tattooed cover model.


Marked by Death by Kaje Harper
Pages: 173/ GR Kindle 1st edition
Read: 11/04/21
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: I really enjoyed this one. The paranormal/fantasy elements were great, the pacing was good and I really liked the characters. I might have wanted just a tiny bit more romance, but the plot did make up for it. And I absolutely loved Grim.

[Fi]

Teresa wrote: "I’m finished a third but can’t post until morning."

Awesome Teresa! And no worries, I don't think we can get a task sooner than that anyway.

And really well done everyone, this was the hardest task so far and we did great. :)

[Teresa]

Completion Post Task 13 - 110. Read 8 books with a tattooed cover model.


Marked by Death by Kaje Harper
173 pgs/GR
⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
Wonderful
I read this when it was a serial story in her group. I’m so glad she decided to polish and publish it. It has humour, action, intrigue, and magic.

[Fi]

Ok that's 8, I'll check us in. :)

[Truitt_T]

Wow - we really did do well with this one! In fact, I think there's only one team that's already recieved there 14th task. Good for us!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 14 - 84. Pick a category from the current RRRC Monthly Challenge and read 6 books for that category. Reader's Choice is exempt from this task.

As a team a category from RRRC's April Monthly Challenge, then read 6 books that fit that category. Remember to let me know how you know your book fits the selected category! Reader's Choice is not an option for this task!

[Teresa]

That's an easy task - so many options in the April Monthly Challenge

I think we all need to read from the same category. I suggest:

🐰4. April is Stress Awareness Month: We are all living with a bit of extra stress these days so use some time in April to kick back and destress.
Read a book by a favorite author, or a book that you feel will be a great escape from everyday stresses.

[Fi]

That sounds great to me Teresa, lots of options

[Truitt_T]

I’m good with whatever - trays a pretty broad category!

[Truitt_T]

That’s, not tray, lol.
I’m on my phone......

[KellyJo]

Works for me

[Truitt_T]

Did anyone else make the mistake of taking a look at the new beta book page? I did, and now I can't get the old view back. Any suggestions?

[Teresa]

I’m not sure, I didn’t know that was a thing 😬

[Fi]

Truitt_T wrote: "Did anyone else make the mistake of taking a look at the new beta book page? I did, and now I can't get the old view back. Any suggestions?"

I did. 😬 On the bottom right corner of the page there's a small "beta" button. Click that and then "leave beta".

If they implement that page as it is right now, it's going to be difficult for challenges, since one of the "improvements" is that we can't get to the tags page anymore. I mean, if GR really wanted something to fix, the app discussions are right there.

[Teresa]

Task 14 - 84. Pick a category from the current RRRC Monthly Challenge and read 6 books for that category: We choose 🐰4. April is Stress Awareness Month:


Powered by Ghosts by Kaje Harper
173 pgs/GR
one of my Fav Authors: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

I really liked Darien, Silas, Grim, and Pip! This is a well crafted world with danger and humour both. Their are some good side characters to go with the story. I hope the author writes more in this world. It was just as great on re-read!!