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๐COMPLETION POST
๐Date - 04/28/2021
๐ TASK #17
๐ Deviant 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.

Unearthly by Cynthia Hand
๐ Pages - 453
๐ Qualifications - Best Boyfriend Book 91 on the list.
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
๐Date Completed - 04/29/2021
๐Rating - ๐๐๐๐ Stars Audio book
๐Review -Enjoyable Read!
Clara has a destiny with push and pull between Tucker and Christian, and a journey full of discovery. This was really an enjoyable story. Definite Recommend.

๐COMPLETION POST
๐Date - 04/28/2021
๐ TASK #17
๐ Deviant Task 17 - 56. As a team, pick a list with over 100 romance books on it, each member reads a book from t..."
I checked this book a few days ago, what a coincidence!! My issue is that there is no Kindle version which is what I prefer. I don't listen to audiobooks because of English not being my first language and I have to be 100% focused the whole time. Glad you enjoyed it!

๐๐๐ฌ๐ค ๐๐ - ๐๐. ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐ฆ, ๐ฉ๐ข๐๐ค ๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ญ, ๐๐๐๐ก ๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ. ๐๐จ ๐ฉ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ค.

Catching Him by Aurora Rose Reynolds
๐๐๐ ๐๐ฌ - 215
๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง - Best Book Boyfriend List - #6940 page 71 https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ /๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ 3 stars
This book was fast... fast meet, fast feelings, fast sex, fast love, fast, fast, FAST lol. One sugary sweet read! Made my teeth hurt. Tyler and Leah were fun together and the banter was refreshing. It was just a bit too much heart eyes for me.
Tyler was a hot alpha though. He wanted Leah and there was not going to be any other option. He didn't force himself on her, just forced the proximity. Was always around, calling her baby and other endearments. She just went with it. Kind of a little off putting.
I'm not sure if I really felt the love connection because they went from zero to one hundred in the blink of an eye. I actually enjoyed the little bit of angst and little twists in the book.
Overall, it was a sappy and giggle filled read.
I might read book 2 when I'm in the mood for a insta love book, but I will for sure have to be in the right mood for it.

Sorry it is taking a bit longer this time. I am hoping to finish it tomorrow

Sorry it is taking a bit longer this time. I am hoping to finish it tomorrow"
No worries! Happy reading :)

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. - Best Book Boyfriends
Book/cover link: Transcendence by Shay Savage

Page numbers with source: 312
How book qualified: #276 on Best Book Boyfriends
Date Completed: 2021/05/02
Rating/Review: 4โญ This was such an unique and beautiful story. In the book, the MFC time travels from the XXI century to the prehistoric period where humans are not able to talk and communicate. What makes the story unique is that it is fully told from the MMC's POV who is not able to communicate or understand the MFC. You feel his confusion and how important body language is. Their love grows little by little and it is just beautiful. It was almost a 5 stars read but it was a bit slow at some parts but definitely, I will remember this book with such a wonderful love story.


Task 18 - 66. Read over
Books selected for this task must have 'Mystery' or 'Suspense' as Main Page Genre (MPG). The words can be alone or combined such as 'Romantic Suspense'. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.

๐March 15, 2021 through May 11, 2021๐
๐COMPLETION POST
๐Date - 05/02/2021
๐ TASK #18
๐ Task 18 - 66. Read over 1000 850 pages in books with Mystery or Suspense as MPG.
Books selected for this task must have 'Mystery' or 'Suspense' as Main Page Genre (MPG). The words can be alone or combined such as 'Romantic Suspense'. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.

Mean Streak by Sandra Brown
๐ Pages - 417
๐ Qualifications https://www.goodreads.com/genres/mystery
๐Date Completed - 05/ 03/2021
๐Rating - ๐๐๐๐๐Stars Audio Book
๐Review - Couldn't put it down!
There were so many twist and turns, drama, intrigue, very well written and a definite recommend.


That's awesome about your arc!! Is the series now complete. I'm in the middle of an arc (also loving it) and I am slowly getting into my book for this task. The book is just meh right now.

Yes, it is! It was the last one with these characters. They have 2 other series set in the same world which are not complete yet. Some of the characters appear in those but as side characters. These 3 interconnected series are my favourite by the authors but if you don't enjoy fantasy/paranormal I am not sure if you would enjoy them.
Oh, it is a pity you are not enjoying the book! Hope it gets better.
I started last night Whispers and the Roars which has Suspense as MPG. I am very intrigued so far as everywhere it tells you to not read reviews so I am expecting a massive twist.

๐๐๐ฌ๐ค ๐๐ - ๐๐. ๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ 1ฬต0ฬต0ฬต0ฬต ๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐

Discretion by Karina Halle
๐๐๐ ๐๐ฌ - 283 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง - MP suspense https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ /๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ 3 stars
This was a difficult one to get into. I didn't really feel the "love" or chemistry between Sadie and Olivier. He was her knight in shining in armor and then poof - they are a couple. I didn't really like that he hid her away. He should have flaunted her. The last part of the book was better, but overall it was just an okay read for me.

Hope everything is going ok, Cynthia! No rush on finishing.. worry about your move :)

I just finished my book, I only had 40 pages left yesterday but I fell asleep. I will post it and check us in shortly :)

Task: Task 18 - 66. Read over
Book/cover link: Whispers and the Roars by K. Webster

Page numbers with source: 227
How book qualified: MPG Suspense
Date Completed: 2021/05/06
Rating/Review: 3.5โญ The blurb already says to not read reviews and spoilers so I guess there is not that much to say apart from saying, go blind! However, I feel this made me enjoy the book less because I was expecting a massive twist and I guessed how it was going to go. I would have been way more shocked if I didn't know something was going to happen. I would have loved the book to be a bit longer to get a bit more insight into the main characters relationship. I love K. Webster's books, definitely, she never leaves you indifferent! And this one is another good example.

Task 19 - 40. Read
Books selected for this task need to have over 500 reviews (not ratings). You can find this info on the main book page under the title. Please include the number of reviews in your completion posts.



๐COMPLETION POST
๐Date - 05/06/2021
๐ TASK #19
๐ Task 19 - 40. Read 6 5 books with over 500 reviews.
Books selected for this task need to have over 500 reviews (not ratings). You can find this info on the main book page under the title. Please include the number of reviews in your completion post.

Night Reigns by Dianne Duvall
๐ Pages - 401
๐ Qualifications - 544 reviews.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
๐Date Completed - 05/06/2021
๐Rating - ๐๐๐๐ 1/2 Stars Audio book
๐Review - Great Read!!! 4 1/2 Stars!!!
Marcus was an immortal and Ami was an Alien the chemistry between the two was combustible. There was drama, intrigue evil vamps, evil black ops that made this book one I couldn't put it down. Definite Recommendation!




Oh no! Hope you feel better soon. The good thing is that you are now fully vaccinated :) Don't worry about the second book, as long as you are ok waiting a bit for me, I can read a second one by Sunday
Thanks Sexyladi! :)

Task: Task 19 - 40. Read
Book/cover link: The End Zone by L.J. Shen

Page numbers with source: 172
How book qualified: 1,256 reviews
Date Completed: 2021/05/07
Rating/Review: 3โญ This was a short book but enjoyable. You get a friends to lovers romance with a few steamy scenes and some angst. Due to the short length, there is not enough development so you don't get to know very well the characters. I wish the book had been longer!

๐๐๐ฌ๐ค ๐๐ - ๐๐. ๐๐๐๐ 6ฬถ ๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ๐ฌ.

The Real Thing by Melissa Foster
๐๐๐ ๐๐ฌ - 288
๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง - has 765 reviews https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ /๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ 3 stars - This was a sweet and sugary friends to lovers read. Willow and Zane were great friends and she felt comfortable enough to give him something special that only he would ever have. The conditions were that they were never to talk about it again and that they wouldn't grow feelings because of it. Fast forward years and Zane needs help with something and he knows the best girl for the job... His Willow. It was refreshing to see them become so much more. Once they opened up with their feelings and realized the ghosting wasn't intentional, but instead because of the rules.

๐COMPLETION POST
๐Date - 05/07/2021
๐ TASK #19
๐ Task 19 - 40. Read 6 5 books with over 500 reviews.
Books selected for this task need to have over 500 reviews (not ratings). You can find this info on the main book page under the title. Please include the number of reviews in your completion post.

Still by Kennedy Ryan
๐ Pages - 394
๐ Qualifications - 1,023 reviews.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
๐Date Completed - 05/07/2021
๐Rating - ๐๐๐๐ ๐Stars Audio book
๐Review - Mind blowing!
Bristol and Grip love was emotional, tear jerking , combustionable, journey when they started their lives together. Kennedy Ryan did an amazing job expressing the characters love! I highly recommend this series.

๐COMPLETION POST
๐Date - 05/07/2021
๐ TASK #19
๐ Task 19 - 40. Read 6 5 books with over 500 reviews.
Books selected for this task need to have over 500 reviews (not ratings). You can find this info on the main book page under the title. Please include the number of reviews in your completion post.

The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong
๐ Pages - 388
๐ Qualifications - 3,319 reviews https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7...
๐Date Completed - 05/08/2021
๐Rating - ๐๐๐๐Stars Audio book
๐Review - Great Read!
Chloe, Derrick, Simon and Tory discovered that they were genetic experiments that were being monitored for either rehabilitation or termination. The story is their adventure of escaping capture and trying to reach safety. Definite recommend!

๐COMPLETION POST
๐Date - 05/07/2021
๐ TASK #19
๐ Task 19 - 40. Read 6 5 books with over 500 reviews.
Books selected for this task need to have over 500 reviews..."
You are a star! Thanks so much for reading a third book. I wouldn't have finished mine until tomorrow. I will check us in now.

Task 20 - 84. Pick a category from the current RRRC Monthly Challenge and read
As a team, select a category from RRRC's May Monthly challenge and read 5 books that work for the selected category. Remember to let me know how your books work so I know how to confirm them.

These are my favourites let's say but I am open to read anything:
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)
4. National Paranormal Day
6. International Nurses Day
9. Date Your Mate Month:
1. Happy May Birthday!: ๐ท Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of the May birthstone, the Emerald.
2. Baby Names!: ๐ท Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
๐ท๐ท This month's names: ๐ท๐ท
* Dominic/k (Of the Lord)
* Hannah (Grace)
* Logan (Little Hollow)
* Maya (Good Mother, Illusion, Water)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) โ Kaje Harper: ๐ท Read one book written by Kaje Harper, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Kaje Harper's backlist: Kaje Harper.
* Kaje Harper was born in Montreal and now lives in Minnesota
* She primarily writes M/M romance
* Kaje has โa weakness for closeted cops with honest hearts, and teachers who speak their mindsโ
* She moderates and posts YA short stories to the Goodreads YA LGBT Books group
๐ท You may also read a book set in either Montreal or Minnesota, or by an author who is from Montreal or Minnesota. You can also read any LGBTQ+ book, novella, or short story collection, or read a book with a cop or teacher as the main character.
4. National Paranormal Day โ May 3: The paranormal describes anything that canโt be ordinarily explained by scientific means, such as hauntings, spirits, extraterrestrials, and even clairvoyance. National Paranormal Day celebrates those who believe in paranormal activities and encourages them to share their experiences with each other.
๐ท Read a book categorized on Goodreads as paranormal, or a book that mentions a haunted location or an otherworldly being.
๐ท You can also read a book with a spooky cover (your interpretation), a book in which a character dies or is dead, or a book where a character inherits something from the dead (i.e., house, riches, family heirloom, etc).
5. National Space Day โ May 7: On the first Friday in each May, we celebrate the achievements, benefits, and opportunities from our exploration and use of space. National Space Day is used to promote STEM education and encourage future careers in science-related fields.
๐ท Read a book with a character who works in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, or math).
๐ท You can also read a book where a characterโs hobby is STEM-related (i.e., observing the stars or writing computer programs), a book where a character observes the night sky, or a book with one or more celestial objects on its cover (i.e., stars, moon, planet).
6. International Nurses Day โ May 12: This day, celebrated on the anniversary of Florence Nightingaleโs birthday in 1820, honors the many contributions that nurses make to society. These dedicated health care workers provide a wide variety of care, from doctorsโ offices, to hospitals, to late-term care facilities, to the front lines.
๐ท Read a book with a character who is a nurse or other health care worker, or a book with a character that works in a health care facility.
๐ท You can also read a book set in the 1800s, a book where a character or one of their family/friends is hospitalized or received medical care, a book with white on the cover, or a book with either snakes or wings on its cover (both are featured in the caduceus, the symbol for nursing).
7. Geek Pride Day โ May 25: Geeks are a passionate, diverse crowd whose interests include genres such as science fiction, fantasy, and steampunk, collectibles, anything tech, cosplay, graphic novels, zombies, and so much more. Famous geeks include some inventors: Thomas Edison, Steve Wozniak, and Benjamin Franklin!
๐ท Read a book where a character uses technology, or a book where a character is either an inventor, video gamers, or uses a computer at work.
๐ท You can also read a book that is categorized as steampunk on Goodreads, a book with anything that looks โtechyโ or โgeekyโ on the cover (your interpretation), or read a graphic novel.
8. Small Business Week: Around the world, small businesses are essential to a thriving community. In America, more than half of the countryโs workforce is employed by a small business owner. Though many small businesses have been hit hard by the pandemic, their adaptation to a constantly changing environment shows just how innovative these owners can be.
๐ท Read a book with a character who owns a small business, is working on a business idea/plan, or is an entrepreneur.
๐ท You can also read a book where a character goes shopping, a book with a building on its cover, or a book with a character that can adapt well to change (your interpretation).
9. Date Your Mate Month: May is the time to keep your relationship fresh with the one you love. Our normal day-to-day lives can make us put the importance of love and intimacy aside. Have a quiet dinner together, go for evening walks, ride bikes, or talk under the stars as you focus on that loving connection.
๐ท Read a book with a character who begins dating or being intimate with a past lover or spouse, or goes out on a date with a long-time partner.
๐ท You can also read a book with a red cover, a book with hearts or a couple doing something intimate on the cover, or read a โfated mateโ romance book.


The challenge ends tomorrow (time flies!), so I am not sure if we will be able to read the 5 books but if we can't it is ok, at least we can try



๐COMPLETION POST
๐Date - 05/09/2021
๐ TASK #20
๐ Task 20 - 84. Pick a category from the current RRRC Monthly Challenge and read 6 5 books for that category. Reader's Choice is exempt from this task.
As a team, select a category from RRRC's May Monthly challenge and read 5 books that work for the selected category. Remember to let me know how your books work so I know how to confirm them.
Team choice 9. Date Your Mate Month: May is the time to keep your relationship fresh with the one you love. Our normal day-to-day lives can make us put the importance of love and intimacy aside. Have a quiet dinner together, go for evening walks, ride bikes, or talk under the stars as you focus on that loving connection.
๐ท Read a book with a character who begins dating or being intimate with a past lover or spouse, or goes out on a date with a long-time partner.
๐ท You can also read a book with a red cover, a book with hearts or a couple doing something intimate on the cover, or read a โfated mateโ romance book.

Sure Shot by Sarina Bowen
๐ Pages - 307
๐ Qualifications - Tagged second chance romance by 19 people
https://www.goodreads.com/book/shelve...
๐Date Completed - 05/10/2021
๐Rating - ๐๐๐๐ 1/2 Stars Audio book
๐Review - 4 1/2 Stars
A very enjoyable read! Bess and Mark met on her 21st birthday were together until she broke it off with because her job as a woman sports agent didn't mix with the players. They met again on her thirty year birthday when he traded to the Brooklyn brusiers. Theirs is an emotional and combustible connection that stands the test of time. A definite recommend!

๐๐๐ฌ๐ค ๐๐ - ๐๐. ๐๐ข๐๐ค ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ. ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ'๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ข๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ค.

The Art of Falling For You by Maya Hughes
๐๐๐ ๐๐ฌ - 321
๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง - Team choice 9. Date Your Mate Month: May is the time to keep your relationship fresh with the one you love. Our normal day-to-day lives can make us put the importance of love and intimacy aside. Have a quiet dinner together, go for evening walks, ride bikes, or talk under the stars as you focus on that loving connection.
๐ท Read a book with a character who begins dating or being intimate with a past lover or spouse, or goes out on a date with a long-time partner.
๐ท You can also read a book with a red cover, a book with hearts or a couple doing something intimate on the cover, or read a โfated mateโ romance book.
Tagged second chance x12 https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ /๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ 4 stars -
Ahhh this was a bittersweet read. My heart darn near exploded with happiness in parts , but then it also shattered in parts --- and it's not quite mended back together yet. This was original and not like most high school books I've read. It was raw and emotional, but yet beautiful.


๐March 15, 2021 through May 11, 2021๐
๐COMPLETION POST
๐Date - 05/10/2021
๐ TASK #20
๐ Task 20 - 84. Pick a category from the current RRRC Monthly Challenge and read 6 5 books for that category. Reader's Choice is exempt from this task.

Moonlighter by Sarina Bowen
๐ Pages - 370
๐ Qualifications - Tagged second chance romance by 2 people
https://www.goodreads.com/book/shelve...
๐Date Completed - 05/11/2021
๐Rating - ๐๐๐๐ 1/2 Stars Audio book
๐Review - Great Read!
Love the espionage, hockey and baby suprise combined. Bess and Eric was a explosive combination!. A definite recommend!

The deadline is over now! Let's see where we end (fingers crossed!)
It has been great playing with you! I really enjoyed this challenge :)
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