TART Challenge - Round 3 - Between the Covers (12)

[M]

I'm almost done with my book... I'll post first thing in the morning :)

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

M wrote: "I'm almost done with my book... I'll post first thing in the morning :)"

No rush! Hope you are enjoying it

[M]

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭
𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝟏𝟒 - 𝟐𝟗. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟕𝟓𝟎 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.


Playing for Keeps by Kendall Ryan
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 - 390
𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Team pick Athlete and MMC is a pro hockey player. 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑥𝑦, 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑚𝑒𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑙𝑒 𝑎 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑘 (𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑓𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑐𝑒) - 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑒 𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4... -- MP Sports - Hockey
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 - 4/22/21
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 /𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 4 stars I really liked this. I didn't really care for the hero in the beginning though, but he eventually came around. I adored Elise. She was perfect for him and was a great friend to everyone. This was sweet and steamy, best friend's little sister read. Will be be reading book 2 soon!

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

Just checked us in :) Glad you both enjoyed your books. Mine was ok but nothing amazing

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 15 - 52. Read 6 5 books with the same color cover, teams decide color.

As a team select a color, then read 5 books with covers that are primarily the selected color. Books selected need to be clearly and obviously the selected color! Please include the chosen color in your completion posts.

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

I have no preference at the moment, I need to read one book which is violet and a very crappy colour to choose. So if you are ok picking another colour then once I finish my book I can search for one that matches what you have agreed. I am guessing Black/Blue/White might be the easiest

[M]

Oh my gosh, violet? That would be a hard color to find. Yikes! Have you already found one? If not, I'll keep my eyes open for one while I look for my book to read.

[M]

Would these work-
Blue -
White -

[M]

Black-

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

M wrote: "Oh my gosh, violet? That would be a hard color to find. Yikes! Have you already found one? If not, I'll keep my eyes open for one while I look for my book to read."

Ahh nono! Discard violet. I think it might be one of the first books I have read that works for that colour!

I asked in the Q&A and we can use any edition for the cover for the book. I am reading The Pale Horse which has lots of covers. I have checked a few and it works for +50% of blue, black, grey, brown, violet, orange, white. So feel free to choose one of those that work for you. I can also read a second book once I finish this one!

[M]

Wow, that's awesome that you found something will all those colors. With TinEye Crave Thy Neighbor is the only one over 50% black - It was 60% something. I could use that one if we decide on black.

[M]

Or if we end up with grey, I could get a arc read that is due soon.
Should we wait for Sexyladi to check in before we decide?

[Sexyladi]

Black is good for me the book I am starting for another challenge is basically black.

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

Black it is! :)

M wrote: "Black- "

Yes! It is 60.6% black in TinEye

And Sexyladi yours is 86.8%.

I can read a second book, almost done with mine. So I will look for a black one later.

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

COMPLETION POST

Task: Task 15 - 52. Read 6 5 books with the same color cover, teams decide color - BLACK
Book/cover link: The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie

Page numbers with source: 292
How book qualified: Team pick Black - 68.1% Black in TinEye

Date Completed: 2021/04/23
Rating/Review: 3⭐ I have been a fan of Agatha Christie's books since I was a child and they are comfort reading for me. I found the first half quite slow and a lack of focus on the investigation. The second half improved and it was more interesting as more things happened linked to the murder. I needed more interactions with the suspects and related to the case, it felt like lots of things happened off-page. Entertaining reading overall, just not one of my favourites by the author.

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

I am starting Six of Crows, using this cover (actually is the one I own!):

[M]

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭
𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝟏𝟓 - - 𝟓𝟐. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 6̶ 𝟓 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫.


Crave Thy Neighbor by Teagan Hunter
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 - 262 https://www.amazon.com/Crave-Thy-Neig...
𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Team pick Black - 60.6% on TinEye http://labs.tineye.com/color/2d26c4fa...
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 - 4/23/21
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 /𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 4 stars - I love this series! I've been waiting for Maya's story and it did not disappoint. The banter was on point as was the steam! I adored Nolan - he was just what Maya and her son needed. Quick and fun read, but not lacking at all. I thought Cooper in book 2 was my favorite, but he just might have to share his trophy with Romeo!

[M]

Sorry, it wasn't a winner Cynthia. If you're ok with reading another book I'll be ok with that. Thanks!

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

Yes, happy to read another one. Still 2 more days of isolation, that's why I am reading so much these days. From Sunday I will be free (can't wait!)

We would need another book apart from my second one if any of you can read it but no rush.

[M]

I'll read it's 64.5% black cover on TinEye.

[Sexyladi]

🚝The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 3🚝
🚝March 15, 2021 through May 11, 2021🚝
🚝COMPLETION POST
🚝Date - 04/23/2021
🚝 TASK #15
🚝 Task 15 - 52. Read 6 5 books with the same color cover, teams decide color.
As a team select a color, then read 5 books with covers that are primarily the selected color. Books selected need to be clearly and obviously the selected color! Please include the chosen color in your completion post.

Rikki's Star by Laura Jo Phillips
🚝 Pages - 336
🚝 Qualifications - Team pick black for color, see cover above
🚝Date Completed - 04/24/2021
🚝Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Stars
🚝Review - Omg !!!
This series is absolutely incredible, the author seems to draw you in and the characters seem to have a life of their own! Rikka was visiting her best friends home for spring break when the unthinkable happened. Her Rami,, three men who shift and her fated mates found her with a child and went into a blood rage not understanding the ordeal she and Charley went through. This series is a highly recommend!!!!

[Sexyladi]

Sorry but I didn't get a chance to start my book last night because for some reason it wouldn't come up on my ipad so I read another book for a different challenge. Since I am off I am starting another book that meet this criteria if needed.

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

Thank you both! :)

As the three of us are reading a book that works, we just pick the 2 that are done first.

[M]

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭
𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝟏𝟓 - - 𝟓𝟐. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 6̶ 𝟓 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫.


Anyone But Rich by Penelope Bloom
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 - 249
𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Team pick Black - 64.5% on TinEye http://labs.tineye.com/color/ee9c7de0...
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 /𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 3.5 stars - This was just ok. Nothing too exciting. I didn't really connect with either MCs, but I did enjoy some of the supporting ones. I thought it was fun regarding the "friend pact" of never dating one of the King brothers. It was refreshing to see the hero chase after the girl for once. Their was drama in the story, but not really around the relationship, if that makes sense... I almost wish there was.. I need some of the drama haha.

[Sexyladi]

🚝The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 3🚝
🚝March 15, 2021 through May 11, 2021🚝
🚝COMPLETION POST
🚝Date - 04/24/2021
🚝 TASK #15
🚝 Task 15 - 52. Read 6 5 books with the same color cover, teams decide color.
As a team select a color, then read 5 books with covers that are primarily the selected color. Books selected need to be clearly and obviously the selected color! Please include the chosen color in your completion post.

Riley's Paradox by Laura Jo Phillips
🚝 Pages - 440
🚝 Qualifications - Team pick black for color, see cover above
🚝Date Completed - 04/25/2021
🚝Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Stars
🚝Review - Couldn't stop reading!
Riley and her men face so many obstacles that I felt like I was speed reading to find out what happened next. I love Percy and charley was definitely amazing! I know there has to be another book after this because so much was left unresolved. I highly recommend this series. ...more

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

Thank you both! I am halfway mine so I will check us in with your books.

[M]

⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚ wrote: "Thank you both! I am halfway mine so I will check us in with your books."

Thanks Cynthia!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Sorry for the delay, you just missed me earlier today and then we were gone all day. Got home and my internet is flaky at best. 😒 So I haven't confirmed your books, but I am assigning your next task. I should be able to check your books in the morning and will let you know if there are any problems.

Here is your next task!

Task 16 - 82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series.

As a team, select a series and everyone reads a different book in the selected series. Please include the selected series your completion posts.

[Sexyladi]

How about sarina bowen https://www.goodreads.com/series/164506
Nora Roberts
https://www.goodreads.com/series/199551
Kennedy Ryan
https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

[MountainKat, Moderator]

All your books checked out from the last task! 📚

[M]

https://www.goodreads.com/series/304305 I've read the first book in this series. They are all standalones.

https://www.goodreads.com/series/2972...

https://www.goodreads.com/series/2528...

https://www.goodreads.com/series/2700...

[M]

https://www.goodreads.com/series/list...

https://www.goodreads.com/series/list...

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

Thank you both! I am quite bad at long standalone series so I don't really have recs. I think the best is to go for a long one so there is more choice to pick, I don't mind starting at a number that is not 1 if they are standalones. I think from your options these ones seem good with plenty of choice. I am happy to read any of those.

https://www.goodreads.com/series/2972...
https://www.goodreads.com/series/164506
https://www.goodreads.com/series/2561...


Give me a shout which you prefer and I will start my book tomorrow. I had a super busy day at work and had to do extra time, so I won't have time for starting a new book today.

[Sexyladi]

I have read most of the book in your the secon choice and I wont have to start with book one. The first and third choice I would have to start with book one. The first choice if I have to start with book one is better for me.

[M]

So we are all on board for picking from choice one? The Black Mountain Academy? I think that might be the best choice. It has lots to choose from, but the only interconnection is that they all take place at an academy.

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

Ok! Let's go for the Black Mountain Academy Series.

Sexyladi, are you ok then reading for book 1? M, do you have any preference? I have not read any so I am happy for you to pick first

[M]

I'll go with Mr. Heartbreaker
There were quite a few that sounded good.

[Sexyladi]

I will go with Deviant

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

Cool! I am going for A Lesson in Blackmail that is shorter as I have started reading an ARC (Warrior Fae) of 900+ pages.

These ones seemed quite good too!
Pretty When She Cries and Hate Me

[M]

⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚ wrote: "Cool! I am going for A Lesson in Blackmail that is shorter as I have started reading an ARC (Warrior Fae) of 900+ pages.

These ones seemed quite good too!
[book:Pr..."

Wow, that's sooo many pages lol. Hope it's a good one!
I love CP books. I just finished up my current arc last night. It was so so good. Can't wait for book 2!!

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

M wrote: "⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚ wrote: "Cool! I am going for A Lesson in Blackmail that is shorter as I have started reading an ARC (Warrior Fae) of 900+ pages.

These ones seemed qu..."

I have been waiting for this book for a long time! I love this series and it is the final one. I love their books too, the duo is one of my favourite authors!

I have finished my book, it was a good read! I will post my completion shortly

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

COMPLETION POST

Task: Task 16 - 82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series - Black Mountain Academy Series
Book/cover link: A Lesson in Blackmail by K.D. Robichaux

Page numbers with source: 179
How book qualified: Team pick Black Mountain Academy Series
Date Completed: 2021/04/27
Rating/Review: 3⭐ This was a pretty good read if you are after a quick read with a few steamy scenes and a very sweet romance. The story is mainly about both characters accepting themselves and falling in love with each other while also overcoming their anxiety disorders. The story also has some taboo elements for teacher-student. The BDSM is very very light as the MMC just discovers in this book that he wants to be a Dom. The ending actually left me wanting more as we don't really see him learning and becoming one and the issues were solved pretty quickly.

[Sexyladi]

🚝 The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 3🚝
🚝March 15, 2021 through May 11, 2021🚝
🚝COMPLETION POST
🚝Date - 04/27/2021
🚝 TASK #16
🚝 Task 16 - 82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series.
As a team, select a series and everyone reads a different book in the selected series. Please include the selected series your completion posts.

🚝 Pages - 241
🚝 Qualifications -Team chose Black Mountain Academy
https://www.goodreads.com/series/297293
🚝Date Completed - 04/28/2021
🚝Rating - 🌟🌟1/2 Stars
🚝Review - Very lost from beginning to end
This was not a cohesive story it was all over the place. Plus the fact that the heroine was 19 and her teacher was 30 kind of turn me off. Definitely not my cup of tea.

[M]

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭
𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝟏𝟔 - 𝟖𝟐. 𝐄𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬.


Mr. Heartbreaker by Jordan Marie
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 - 212
𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Team pick Black Mountain Academy https://www.goodreads.com/series/297293
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 /𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 3 stars - This was much more sweet than I thought it would be. Not really dark, imo. It was a quick read with lots of insta love and just a little bit of push and pull. The H was pretty obsessed with the h and wouldn't let her go without a fight. This was the second book that I've read in this series. I might give another one a go at some point.

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

Oh not a winner for any of us! At least they were quick reads.

I have just checked us in :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 17 - 56. As a team, pick a list with over 100 romance books on it, each member reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.

Select a GR Listiopia Romance List that has at least 100 books on it and everyone reads a book from that list. The list selected for this task must be a Romance list. Please include a link to the selected list and which number your chosen book is on the list in your completion posts.

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

What do you think of this list?
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

It has 9,021 books so plenty of options!

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

If you are ok with that list I might read Trickery. I won't start until tomorrow though as I am still reading my other book so if you prefer another list give me a shout. I think it is a very easy list to find options though, I found so many different books that I have read or wanted to read!

[M]

⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚ wrote: "What do you think of this list?
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

It has 9,021 books so plenty of options!"

Lol, that's a lot of choices. I'm ok with it. Off to take a look and pick my book.

[Sexyladi]

I am going with Unearthly by Cynthia Hand number 91 on list.