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Completion Post - Task 5#27 - Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year (2017)
The Dire King by William Ritter
Pages: 353 (GR)
How it qualifies: Published 22 August, 2017
Date Completed: 3/28/2021
Rating: 4⭐️
Completion Post - Task 5#27 - Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year (2017)
Playboy - Logan Chance
Pages: 350 (GR)
How it qualifies: Published July 31st, 2017
Date Completed: 3/29/2021
Rating: 3.5⭐️
A fun romance when the Photographer falls for the Model, it was fun and easy reading.
Task 5 Completions #27 - Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year (2017)
Nikk
Sass
Laura
CB
I checked us in :-)
Thanks Nikk i diddnt see you posted Before me x
Here is your next task!Task 6 - 50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location.
As a team select a location and then read 6 books set in that location. Of course big cities are easy enough, but you can use the state if within the US or the country if outside the US. Remember to let me know how you know your book qualifies, be it the title, precis, book details, tags or lists, I need to know where to look to confirm your books!
Looks like we chose NYC for this one, will go look for a book to start asap
Awesome! I generally love stories that take place in NYC
cool! off to find a book
Task 6: Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location. (New York)
Far Too Tempting262 pages/GR
How it fits: set in New York City, New York (on main page)
Date completed: 3/29/21
Rating: *4 STARS*
I liked having a story about a female rock star even though Jane was not your typical rock star. I thought that it brought a unique quality to the story. Jane drove me crazy though but I'm not sure how together I would be if my husband left me in way Jane was dumped!
I wasn't too fond of Matthew in the beginning either. He was wishy washy!!! He got better by the end but I could see why Jane was confused on his feelings for her.
Loved Jane's son, he was definitely one of my favorite parts of the story.
I'm reading black dagger brotherhood takes place new york
You go sass your like the reading flash!
Laura..devouring books like crumpets wrote: "You go sass your like the reading flash!"Ok, it says we can use the same state. But everyone needs to put down New York instead of NYC since BDB takes place in Caldwell, New York not New York City.
I'll change my post now.
Ok thanks.... I didn't know it was two separate places lol.... My bad
Laura..devouring books like crumpets wrote: "Ok thanks.... I didn't know it was two separate places lol.... My bad"Yeah, it's no biggie. Like I said they said we can use the same state. Otherwise we would have had an issue. So New York is the state but there is also a New York City that is in New York Sate. HAHAHA, confusing or what?!?
HAHAHAH!!!! Ok im good then .....Im about 30% in The Thief And VAJ has taken over yet another couples book so i am really not impressed so far i hope they get divorced save me reading yet another book with all their drama eclipsing everything else
I don't know why V and Butch don't just jump each other and get it over with. I think everyone would be happier and things would settle down! HAHAHAHA
I know right.... I was kinda dissapointed that never came into fruition.. still i do like Butch and Marissa together too....But VAJ are a sodding nightmare, they have ruined Manny and Paynes book now Sola and Assail.... More like the SODDIN VaJ diaries than the brotherhood.....
Yep. I've taken to having long breaks in between reading books because I need to forget the frustration of the previous book completely before I can move on to the next. LOL
I have been in a buddy read (hazel too) for the past 18 months or so.... We usually br black dagger every other month loved all the other books but v and Jane really are ruining it for me
Task 6: Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location. (New York)
The Trouble with Love248 pages/GR
How it fits: set in New York City, New York (on main page)
Date completed: 3/30/21
Rating: *4 STARS*
Ok, so I did like this one. I really did. I even like the fact that at the end the heroine Emma admitted that if she and Cassidy weren't so immature they would have talked it out a long time ago, but I had some issues with it too. I felt like the reconnect was too rushed. Apart for seven years and the majority of the book avoiding each other, then BAM - HEA. I guess it can happen like that but I wanted more!
I also wanted more like an epilogue or something especially since this is the last in the series. Even despite all of that, I really did enjoy this one.
Awesome, Sass! 😁I should hopefully be finished by mine tomorrow morning 👍
I should be done with mine tommorow.... Well done sass!
Task 6: Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location. (New York)
Once Upon Stilettos291 pages/GR
How it fits: set in New York City, New York (on main page)
Date completed: 3/31/21
Rating: *4 STARS*
Completion Post - Task 6#50 - Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location (New York)
Discount Armageddon by Seanan McGuire
Pages: 368 (GR)
How it qualifies: Located in New York City, NY (main page)
Date Completed: 3/31/2021
Rating: 2.5⭐️
Concept was good, but execution was a little clunky in my opinion, and just a little too cutesy.
Task 6: Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location. (New York)
Only for You251 pages/GR
How it fits: set in Sweetwater, New York (on main page)
Date completed: 3/31/21
Rating: *4 STARS*
I enjoyed this one. I thought Bodhi was such a great guy. He was very misguided but I he was a great guy nonetheless.
I thought Bridgette was strong and loved how she jumped into things with Bodhi once she got out of her own way a little bit.
And little Louie, was adorable!!! It was just a feel good book from start to finish!
Whew! ok, done!!! LOL, but I stuck with short ones.
Task 6: Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location. (New York)
The Thief
464 pages/GR
How it fits: set in Caldwell, New York (on main page)
Date completed: 4/1/21
Rating: *3 STARS*
V and Jane or VAJ Have Hijacked yet another couples book
Obviously through a hard bed rocking they manage to sort through the issues they have after just over a year together.... But During the whole VAJ drama the focus completely moved from Assail and Sola, the reason i purchased the book, If i wanted to read a whole book with VAJ i would reread Lover unbound!!!!!
Still we Did get some of Assail and Sola (not enough) but some, Throe's new evil book has reached the brothers attention... And Muhrder was visited
****** EXCITED!!!!!! ******
If his book gets Hijacked i will be beyond pissed.... Why not Make Novellas for the already visited couples problems like BAZ was instead of overtaking a whole book.
Task 6: Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location. (New York)Sass
Sass 2
Sass 3
Nikk
CB
Laura
Sassafrass wrote: "Whew! ok, done!!! LOL, but I stuck with short ones."Well done Sass and thanks for reading those 3 books..... u are amazeballs
Here is your next task!Task 7 - 8. Read 4 books with a beach on the cover.
You can use any edition's cover to qualify for this task. Please include the qualifying cover in your completion post. I will be looking for a shoreline with a beach on the covers. There may be a few covers without water, so they would have to obviously be a beach to work.
Laura..devouring books like crumpets wrote: "Sassafrass wrote: "Whew! ok, done!!! LOL, but I stuck with short ones."Well done Sass and thanks for reading those 3 books..... u are amazeballs"
Thanks, Laura. Glad to move on to the next task!
I am just looking for something now but I cant remember the minimum page length for this challenge is it 101 pg like pass the parcel or longer?Edit: All good. Just found my answer - gonna go din something I am in the mood to read LOL
I think the minimum is 150 pages.
Ok will have a look
Task 7: Read 4 books with a beach on the cover.
That Second Chance330 pages/GR
How it fits: beach on cover (see cover above)
Date completed: 4/2/21
Rating: *4 STARS*
I thought this was cute. The Knightlys were hilarious. The people of Port Snow and their meddlesome ways would get on my nerves after a while but it seemed to work for them. There were lots of moments that had me cracking up like the "Congratulations" party and the group text between the Knightly siblings. I liked Ren and Griffin's chemistry even though I had to roll my eyes at Griffin's "revelation" about the curse at the end of the book. That was a bit cheesy but I went with it.
I can't wait to see which brother is going to fall next. I guess it's going to Rogan's turn. He's so buttoned-up, I can't for him to get his world shaken up.
Task 7: Read 4 books with a beach on the cover.
Fall - McKayla Box
Pages: 221
Beach on Cover
2nd April
3.5 stars
I love this Sub genre.........
so im not sure if i devoured this book more due to the genre than the actual read.... Im going to give the next book a try for sure...
The characters had so many mixed signals and i wasn't really entirely sure how quickly and conveniently it all tied up... Also Preston and Trevor never really had a proper conversation without snide remarks.
Hi Laura, which sub genre are you referring to, just curious?
Task 7: Read 4 books with a beach on the cover.
Stiff in the Sand by Winnie Reed
Pages: 209
Beach on Cover
3rd April
3.5 stars
Bully romances..... I'm kinda addicted!!!! Lol
Laura..devouring books like crumpets wrote: "Bully romances..... I'm kinda addicted!!!! Lol"Ah, ok. I've never really read them before. Do you have any recommendations for me to get started?
yes!!!!!!
on phone but the royal elite by Rina Kent has been my fave so far
and Quinn blackbird / klarissa king her books are dark bully but brilliant they are short so it's good if u have KU both her and Rina Kent on KU
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#27 - Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year (2017)
Grave Ransom by Kalayna Price
Pages: 384 (GR)
How it qualifies: Published July 4th, 2017
Date Completed: 3/28/2021
Rating: 4⭐️
I liked this installment much better than the last one, and am especially grateful that the love triangle in this series seems to have finally reached a conclusion, since it was honestly awful. Enjoyed the mystery in this book, and also how Alex’s skills as a plane weaver finally seem to be evolving, as is her knowledge of what she is potentially capable of. Looking forward to the next book in the series.