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Week 5 - Selection Post - Option 1
Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
Page number: 468 pgs
How it Qualifies: #4 on the Paranormal Pregnancy list
Selection Post - Week 5Option 1 - 1. Spring is the season of birth
Read a book with a baby or pregnancy from specific lists.
Book:- Claimed: Special 10th Anniversary Edition by Evangeline Anderson
Page numbers:- 327 pages.
How the book qualifies: #1 Impregnation Stories are Domination at their Finest.
Selection Post - Option 1Week 5
Task - Read a book with a baby or pregnancy from specific lists.
Book: Born to be Bound by Addison Cain
Page numbers: 250
How the book qualifies: #5 on the Impregnation Stories are Domination at its Finest list.
Week 5Selection post
Option 1
A Home for Ben
248 pages
How it qualifies: ( from precis) - Please note that A Home for Ben includes both traditional MPreg and MPreg of the penguin egg variety.
Completion Post, Option 1Week #4
Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson
Rating: 5⭐
Review:
I love historical romance books, it was hard not to like this book, the only minus is that is was a little to long :D but I liked it. They were enemies, but fall in love, and we se this through their actions. We have a prophecy (and I liked that), and the end was wow. This is a series I want to continue.
Selection PostWeek 5 - Option 1
Annie's Song
Page number: 410
How it Qualifies: #4 in Pregnant Heroines in historical romance
Week 5Completion post
Option 1
A Home for Ben
248 pages
date read: 10/10/21
3.5 stars
A very insta insta love story. 1 night and ten they are amenage. An ok story perhaps not as good as the previous 2.
How it qualifies: ( from precis) - Please note that A Home for Ben includes both traditional MPreg and MPreg of the penguin egg variety.
completion post :Week #5
Rating (1-5): 3
Review:
This was a sweet story. It was very well written and very entertaining, i read all of it in one setting. It was very sad, especially the first part of the book, didn't make me cry but still made me emotional.
Some details about the book didn't sit well with me, they just made me feel uncomfortable at some point which made me lower my rating.
I loved Annie's character but i wish she was portrayed differently at some parts, because she felt to me very naive sometimes, which made the romance less enjoyable and also less realistic to me.
But i still liked some parts so I'd say that it's an okay book.
Week 5 - Completion PostLover Awakened by J.R. Ward
Read: Oct-11
Rating: 5 stars
Zsadist’s story is probably one of the most beautiful and saddest of the series . . . I wept, I was laughed, I was angry. I fell under the spell of this damaged Warrior. It’s definitely not a story for the faint of heart, but it is so worth the journey to get to Bella and Z’s HEA.
Selection Post - Week 5Option 1 - 1. Spring is the season of birth
Read a book with a baby or pregnancy from specific lists.
Book: The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst
Page numbers: 212 pages.
How the book qualifies: #5 in Best Accidentally Pregnant in Romance Novels
Completion Post - Option 1Week 5
Book:
Born to be Bound by Addison CainDate: 10/10/21
Rating: 4
I enjoyed reading this. Sure, the book was dark and violent at times. It also had redeeming moments. I liked Claire and Shepherd. I didn't agree with them often, but I understood their actions. My favorite thing about this book was that it wasn't an insta love. It wouldn't keep me wanting to read more if it had been. I am already up to the third book in the series. I will definitely continue reading it.
Completion Post: Week 4See Jane Score
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Jane writes a fluff article for a newspaper, but dreams of more. When she is offered the opportunity to be the hockey sports reporter for the local team, Jane takes it, hoping to use the experience to get a better job. Jane doesn’t know anything about hockey, but she studies up so that she knows what she’s writing about. She does know of one of the players, the goal tender, Luc. Luc completely ignored her at his introduction meet and greet. Although Jane isn’t all right with it, she is used to being overlooked by men for more showy, obvious types. The team, however, doesn’t want a woman travelling with them and perhaps spilling all their secrets. All Jane cares about is doing a good job, but that’s tough to do when the hockey players either ignore her questions or give her one word answers. Even though she definitely isn’t his type, Luc notices Jane more and more. At first he just wants to annoy her because she annoys him, but Jane beats him at darts and earns her own rpteam nickname, Luc starts to seek her out. Both are still keeping secrets, though, that could wreck their budding relationship.
Light. Frothy. Fun. A quick read. There wasn’t a lot of character development going on in the story, but I really appreciated that this book that I hadn’t read before didn’t make me want to tear up my ereader and delete every book I own by this author, which seems to have happened way too often lately. Jane was quirky and true to herself. She didn’t undergo a permanent radical makeover to catch the attention of the man she was pining over. Luc was a little bit more of a mystery, even though we do get his POV. I appreciated that none of the hockey players were a stereotype of men in romance (all he-man or super romantic with big gestures. Sometimes both at the same time.) Luc cooked, focused on boobs, and didn’t have any expectations when it came to what women should and shouldn’t do. He had objections to Jane because of the type of column that she wrote.
UnusualChild{beppy} wrote: "Completion Post: Week 4See Jane Score
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Jane writes a fluff article for a newspaper, but dreams of more. When she is offered the opportunity to be the hockey s..."
Hi Beppy - you will need to post a selection for this week before I post the week 6 theme in 22 hours or so...
Completion Post - Option 1Week 5
Book: The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst
Date: Oct. 15
Rating: 5⭐️
Review:
Was a fast read book, a good one. It made me read it page after page. I liked the chemistry between H-h. The funny moments was perfect, and I think the end was fast, but that because I wanted more.
Selection Post: Week 5The Omega's Secret Baby
Pages: 300
How it qualifies: #128 on Mpreg Romance List
[*bookcover:The Omega's Secret Baby|34567913]
Completion Post : Week 5The Omega's Secret Baby
Rating: 1 star
Review:
Eli gave birth to a little boy over 7 years ago. As a result, he is shunned, both as an unmated omega, and as an omega who won’t name the father of his child. Eli also gave up a secondary education to be the best father that he could be, and now works a low paying job at an animal shelter. That job may be in jeopardy, as there is very little money coming in, and he and another employee are the newest hires. Eli never told Matt they had a son because they both agreed that their relationship had a deadline, since Matt was getting married to an appropriate woman in the fall. However, Matt returns to town fresh from a divorce, and Eli and their son are the first people he runs in to. Eli lets Matt know, and the two of them decide that they want to try for a relationship.
I really didn’t like this. It was like a Harlequin secret baby romance, in all the worst ways. Both Eli and a Matt seemed really immature, with an all-or-nothing attitude. For example, Eli couldn’t go to vet school and be a father. Matt had to work all the time or not work at all. I also didn’t understand how an omega was supposed to be mated if alpha’s had to stay away from them. As for the writing, it was all right at first, but then the exclamation points started. They went away! But never fear, they came back! This just wasn’t what I was looking for at this time, compounded by the characters and the writing.
Completion Post - Week 5Option 1 - 1. Spring is the season of birth
Read a book with a baby or pregnancy from specific lists.
Book:- Claimed: Special 10th Anniversary Edition by Evangeline Anderson
Page numbers:- 327 pages.
How the book qualifies: #1 Impregnation Stories are Domination at their Finest.
Rating: 3.5 ⭐
Review:- Even though Claimed: Special 10th Anniversary Edition is ten years old, it is entertaining.
Claimed is an inventive and quirky sci-fi romance with an adorable hero who lacks some social skills, including how to romance a woman. Baird is le sex on the alien stick. He’s very persuasive with his body in the way that Olivia can barely deny him. At no time does Baird overpower Olivia or force her to do what Baird wants, which means when they are intimate. He may start something but leaves it up to Olivia to finish it.
The only downside of Claimed is that it’s too long. There are long passages of internal dialogue from Olivia and shifting back and forth between her sister on Earth and then back on the ship. Also, the ending with the Scourge seems tacked on to invoke a more emotional response so there can be a believable HEA to cement why Olivia has fallen for Baird.
Week 6 - Selection Post - Option 1
Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
Page number: 556 pgs
How it Qualifies: per Main page setting: set in Caldwell, New York
Selection Post - Week 6Option 1 - 11. There are 4 locations/places called 'Spring' in the US (according to Wikipedia)
* Read a book set in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Texas or Washington.
The qualification must show a location link to the MPG setting, shelf tag, or list
Book:- The Strawberry Hearts Dinerby Carolyn Brown
Page numbers:- 288 pages.
How the book qualifies: #1 The book is taking place in Pick, Texas as the summary says.
Selection Post - Week 6Option 1
Book:
Pages numbers: 497
How the book qualifies: #44 on the Favorite Texas Romance Books
list
Completion Post - Week 6Option 1 - 11. There are 4 locations/places called 'Spring' in the US (according to Wikipedia)
* Read a book set in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Texas or Washington.
The qualification must show a location link to the MPG setting, shelf tag, or list
Book:- The Strawberry Hearts Dinerby Carolyn Brown
Page numbers:- 288 pages.
How the book qualifies: #1 The book is taking place in Pick, Texas as the summary says.
Rating: 5 ⭐
Review:- Carolyn Brown is an author that writes small town, close-door romances. The Strawberry Hearts Diner is one of those sweet romances. I enjoyed reading it very much. All of the characters are very loveable, and at some point, can be reflective.
This story shows yes, we have a blood family, but sometimes the adoptive family can bring more potential.
The Strawberry Hearts Diner is about strong women The wise Nettie who was the mother to Vicky; Vicky raising Emily as a single parent wanting the best for her daughter; Emily wishing to be the pleaser but also wanting to be herself and guide her life in the direction she thinks is best; and Jancy, the girl who moved around a lot and never felt adequate. The author writes a story about family, growth, acceptance, and love. There is no cliffhanger, but I hope another book explores Vicky's upcoming new life and the changes in store for Emily and Jancy.
This book fulfills two of my reading challenges.
Selection Post - Option 1Week 6
Task - Dark Lover by JR Ward
Page numbers: 393
How the book qualifies: Goodreads settings states the book takes place in New York.
Selection Post: Week 6 - Spring, USAThe Best Thing
Pages: 480
How it qualifies: 4 people tagged as “Texas”
[*bookcover:The Best Thing|51045313]
Completion Post - Option 1Week 6
Book:
Dark Lover by JR Ward Date: 10/18/21
Rating: 4
It has been a really long time since I read this book. I really have to say that it was just as good the second time around. I read so much that I tend to forget a lot of what I read. That, or I get confused on what goes on and mix up the plots. This book stuck with me enough that I remembered some of it as I was reading. That says something. Usually only books that stand out to me can make this happen, or the ones that I have read multiple times.
Overall, this is a great book and an action-packed start to the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. I love Beth and Wrath. They are both strong characters. I also love that this book adds other characters into it and gives them time to start their stories. It makes you want to read more. That is what I plan to do.
Week 6- Selection PostSet in Texas
Never Stay Gone
361 pages
How it qualifies: This is West Texas, and out here, nothing is as it seems. ( from the precis)
Week 6 - Completion PostSet in Texas
Never Stay Gone
361 pages
Date read: 10/16/21
5 stars
A brand new series which looks like it going to be good.
I started reading this in the early hours of the morning after not being able to sleep and couldn't put it down.
A discovery of a mass grave brings Dakota back to his home town and back to the man who broke his heart.
The mystery was really good and as usual I didn't figure out the killer.
Can't wait for book 2.
Selection Post ~ Option 1 ~ Week 6
Beware Of The Strang
Page numbers: 192
How the book qualifies: Setting: New York in main page
Week 6 - Completion Post
Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
Read: Oct-20
Rating: 5 stars
The layers of this book... It was as complex as Rehvenge himself. And Ehlena was the perfect shellen for him. She wasn’t the meek female she seemed to be a first. She was a fighter and just what Rehv needed. Plus the added background stories with Xhex, JM, Thor, and Wrath just keep building on this exceptional world.
Completion Post ~ Option 1 ~ Week 6
Beware Of The Strang
Date: Oct 22
Rating: 3.5⭐
I have read many books in this series, is a book for every state and this book is for New York. Here the heroine is kidnapped by the hero and taken to a remote island with the thought that her father is waiting for her there, to find out that he is not there, and then she finds out it's kidnapped, then after she finds out it's not or that it's ... a mess. The hero name changed in the book many times, it was full of secrets... The action takes place too quickly towards the end but it is to be expected. Overall is a good book to pass the time and I do not regret that I read it (that's because it was short XD)
Week 7Option 1
10. Spring tide - in oceanography, the maximum tide, occurring twice a month during the full and new moon
* Read a book set next to the ocean or on an island.
Qualification - any city located on the coast of a continent (not inland on a lake) or any island however identified. Show how it qualifies through the precis, shelf or list.
Option 2
Key date: 16 April 2021
Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Option 3
Pass
A selection post must be made for whichever option you choose - including a pass
Refer msg 3 for formatting of options 1 & 2. This format is also in msg 3 of your team threads.
Week 7 - Selection Post - Option 1We Have Till Dawn by Cara Dee
206 pgs
How it Qualifies: per précis, book is set in Manhattan
Selection Post - Week 7Option 1 - 10. Springtide - in oceanography, the maximum tide, occurring twice a month during the full and new moon
Read a book set next to the ocean or on an island.
Book:- On a Cold Dark Sea by Elizabeth Blackwell
Page numbers:- 277 pages.
How the book qualifies: Summary:- On April 15, 1912, three women climbed into Lifeboat 21 and watched in horror as the Titanic sank into the icy depths. They were strangers then…
Selection Post, Option 2Week #7
Bookcover/link - Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood
Page numbers - 388
Name of the team-member, their star rating, the date they read the book. - R~wka finished book on 07/20/21 and rated 5 stars.
Avigail wrote: "Selection Post - Week 7Option 1 - 10. Springtide - in oceanography, the maximum tide, occurring twice a month during the full and new moon
Read a book set next to the ocean or on an island.
Book..."
Hi Avigail - does this have a tag for a coastline or town/city on the coast or an island? It needs to be set on NEXT to the ocean, not on the ocean....
Jane (PS) wrote: "Avigail wrote: "Selection Post - Week 7Option 1 - 10. Springtide - in oceanography, the maximum tide, occurring twice a month during the full and new moon
Read a book set next to the ocean or on ..."
The book takes part of the time in England (island), part-time in New York. Would you accept it or do I need to pick another book.
Week 7 - Completion PostWe Have Till Dawn by Cara Dee
Read: Oct-26
Rating: 3 stars
I could have seriously loved this book. I mean, rent-boy, autistic MC, a little kinky, sweet as hell. But it suffered from a serious lack of dual POV, especially when one of the POVs would have been fascinating. Then you have the major pet peeve of fade-to-black sex. That’s a huge deal-breaker for me, especially when the entire plot revolves around the intimacy they share.
Selection Post, Option 2Week #7
Bookcover/link - Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan
Page numbers - 493
Name of the team-member, their star rating, the date they read the book. - Avigail finished book on 06/11/21 and rated 5 stars.
Can I pick option 3, 'pass' this week?
Completion Post - Option 2Week 7
Book: Guardian Angel Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood
Date: 10/25/2021
Rating: 5
I love this series. Oh, who am I kidding? I've blocked almost everything this author has written. My favorite thing about the book is the humor. You never know what Jade is going to say or do. I found myself laughing out loud a couple of times.
I can't wait to read the rest of the series. I know Colin has a book and I'm pretty sure Nathan has one also.
R~wka wrote: "Can I pick option 3, 'pass' this week?"Yes, that should be ok as I think everybody else has chosen a book.
Week 7 Selection PostMelbourne Heat
108/ Pages / GR
How it qualifies: Set in Melbourne, Australia
In the steamy Melbourne summer nights, two men meet by chance in the Botanical Gardens.
I am changing my selection:Selection Post - Week 7
Option 1 - 10. Springtide - in oceanography, the maximum tide, occurring twice a month during the full and new moon
Read a book set next to the ocean or on an island.
Book:-Glory in Death by J.D. Robb
Page numbers:- 300 pages.
How the book qualifies: The book is in New York.
Just beppy's selection outstanding :)
Week 7 Completion PostMelbourne Heat
108/ Pages / GR
How it qualifies: Set in Melbourne, Australia
In the steamy Melbourne summer nights, two men meet by chance in the Botanical Gardens.
date read: 10/29/21
3 stars
Basically just 1 long sex scene with some food thrown in.
Completion Post - Week 7Option 1 - 10. Springtide - in oceanography, the maximum tide, occurring twice a month during the full and new moon
Read a book set next to the ocean or on an island.
Book:-Glory in Death by J.D. Robb
Page numbers:- 300 pages.
How the book qualifies: The book is in New York.
Read: 10/29/21
Rating: 4 ⭐
Review: Yes, Eve & Roarke is a couple I enjoy very much. The interpersonal relationships are what make this such a strong series. Despite the mutual respect between Eve and her commander, their relationship becomes strained because Eve homes in on the victim's son as her prime suspect. Never mind that this is the exact reason why Whitney put her on the case - because she wouldn't show bias - he still resents her for it, which of course, annoys Eve.
These barks are so easy and quick to read. I can't believe that I'm just now reading this series when it has been available forever! I enjoyed getting to know Eve and Roarke more. The tension in their relationship was my favorite part of the book. I see the technological advances more. The change in laws we all know and hold dear are becoming more apparent, making this series quite refreshing, and it stands apart from others. Though I loved this installment, a few elements of this mystery irked me. It just seemed too similar in theme to the first one. The low opinion of women and Roarke as a suspect is a trend that I hope stops right now. Or at least give it a break. It was a fun read, and I had no idea of the killer at all. The drama between the characters kept me turning each page and wanting more.
Selection Post: Week 7 - SpringtideDearest Milton James
Pages: 193
How it qualifies: takes place in Sydney, Australia per precis
[*bookcover:Dearest Milton James|58851852]
Completion Post: Week 7Dearest Milton James
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Malachi needs to work, and his father gets him a job at the Dead Letter Office in the Sydney postal system. Malachi isn't expecting to stay long, as jobs never take with him, but the quirky co-workers and his hot boss, not to mention the job itself, have him enjoying it more than he expected to.
Malachi isn't a bad person, nor does he just want to sit around and do nothing. He just hasn't found a fit for himself in the workforce. With the ever changing aspect of the type of mail that gets lost for various reason, this new job is varied enough to keep him interested. It helps that his co-workers are not the judging type, and Malachi is really intrigued by his supervisor, Julian. He's also intrigued by the mystery letters that have been around the office for a long time. Malachi and Julian start working together to figure out who the writer is, so the letters can be returned. I chuckled several times while reading this, and I enjoyed it a lot more than other recent publications by this author.
Week 8 - Selection Post - Option 1Lover at Last by J.R. Ward
604 pgs
How it Qualifies: #42 on the Men, Vamps and Alien Males with Endowed and Unique Penises list
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