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TART Challenge - Round 4 - Racing Rainbows (1)
Selection Post - Task 18 Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title
Dylan's Dilemma by K.C. Wells
269 pages/GR
How it fits: The title consists of 13 letters
Selection Post - Task 18
Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title
Operation Meet Cute by K.M. Neuhold
295 pages/GR
How it fits: The title consists of 17 letters
Selection Post - Task 18
Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title
The Underdog by Briar Prescott
282 pages/GR
How it fits: The title consists of 11 letters
My fingers have been itching to start Dylan's Dilemma all day. Now I'm glad I waited for our task to get called.
And, Diane, I'm sure one of us can read an extra book since we know you'll be busy helping your mother this week.
Book 2Task 18 - Selection - Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title
White Trash Warlock
Pages: 265 GR
How it fits: title has 17 letters
Gustaf wrote: "And, Diane, I'm sure one of us can read an extra book since we know you'll be busy helping your mother this week."Thanks so much Gustaf!! I will do what I can.
Diane wrote: "Gustaf wrote: "And, Diane, I'm sure one of us can read an extra book since we know you'll be busy helping your mother this week."Thanks so much Gustaf!! I will do what I can."
I already have a third book lined up that works. With this task I'll mange 2 or 3 out of the five I told you about earlier. So it's really no problem.
I also have a third book lines up if needed. But you do read faster than I, Gustaf.If Wende get tied up getting her broken bone set this week, I’ll help cover her.
DeeNeez wrote: "I also have a third book lines up if needed. But you do read faster than I, Gustaf.If Wende get tied up getting her broken bone set this week, I’ll help cover her."
Just got back from that. They had a opening and at least I did not have to worry myself sick about it. It was not to bad. He sprayed it with numbing spray then gave me shots. I for some reason thought I would be out when they set it. You are not. But good news it was over quite fast. It hurt a lot but with in a minute it was set. I have a brace because I cannot use crutches. So must use the brace for four weeks. It was just a bit uneven. I have to say it feels better. I am not sure about how much reading I will get done. I am on pain meds. So a bit out of it. Sorry. I will do an audio book. That way it will be easier for me.
Selection Post: Task 18Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title
Nice Dragons Finish Last by Rachel Aaron
287 pages gr
How it fits: title has 21 letters
[*book:Nice Dragons Finish Last|20426102]
I will finish this book and see where I am tomorrow. I am hoping not to take anymore pain medicine.
Selection Post: Task 18Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title
Book:
When I First Saw Red
By: Kasia Bacon
Pages: 212 / Kindle ed
How it qualifies: 16 letters in the title
Completion Post - Task 18 Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title
Dylan's Dilemma by K.C. Wells
269 pages/GR
How it fits: The title consists of 13 letters
Date read: 1/11/21
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
K.C. Wells has been my big author discovery this year, it all started with Gay on a Train and the Maine Men series settled it. I've loved every single book in this series and this one wasn't any different.
Dylan has been one of the friends that I've been most interested in reading his story. There was something about his quiet noisiness that had me all excited for his book. And boy, did it deliver. I was hooked from the very first page. I already knew I loved Dylan and I was soon just as in love with Mark. They were great together. The way Mark was so understanding of Dylan and took his time letting him dream, explore and discover was heartwarming. This book was a little kinkier than the others but I really enjoyed that as well.
It can be read as a standalone but I believe in reading this series in order the get the full picture of the amazing friendship going on between these guys. There's a lot of them and there's more guys added all the time, so it might be good for keeping track of the characters if nothing else.
Next up is, Shaun. I can't wait.
Completion Post - Task 18
Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title
Operation Meet Cute by K.M. Neuhold
295 pages/GR
How it fits: The title consists of 17 letters
Read: 3-11-21
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
Eh... Idk about this one. On paper it sounds like the perfect book for me. Filled with humor and romance and silly situations. However, Harlow annoyed me to no end. The way he just refused to confront his feelings towards Teddy and just let stuff go on and on gave me anxiety. They really didn't get any time together as a couple until the very end, because of that and not having them being a couple throughout the whole book didn't really work for me either.
3 stars for Teddy though. I really enjoyed his parts of this story. I have to agree with Ezra, Teddy deserved better than Harlow.
Completion Post - Task 18
Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title
The Underdog by Briar Prescott
282 pages/GR
How it fits: The title consists of 11 letters
Date read: 2/11/2021
Rating: 5 stars
I really enjoyed Anders and Wells story. It was fun and lighthearted and at moment so very sweet. As I've come to expect from this author, the humor was snarky and so much fun. Anders was such a sunshine. And if the teaser's are right and the next book is about Max and Isac, I can't wait. I've a soft spot for the best friends brother trope.
Wende wrote: "I will finish this book and see where I am tomorrow. I am hoping not to take anymore pain medicine."Depending how much they give you..pain meds. Save and use for night in order to sleep. I found it was easier to tolerate pain with extra strength Tylenol during the day and use the strong stuff to sleep.
Also, those iced gel packs might help as well.
DeeNeez wrote: "Also, those iced gel packs might help as well."They are. I am trying not to use the pain pills at all. They only gave me ten. I took one but trying to forgo any more but might take one tonight as it is hurting.
I have found audio books are taking to much time. I love the book though. Julius is such a sweety. This is a fm book but I really think it would make a great mm but the author disagreed. I am reading as it is taking forever to listen to it.
I will finish tomorrow. I broke down and to medication and I am getting tired. I am a bit over halfway
Completion Post: Task 18Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title
Nice Dragons Finish Last by Rachel Aaron
287 pages gr
How it fits: title has 21 letters
[*book:Nice Dragons Finish Last|20426102]
5 stars
Read: 11/2/21
Review: Julius and Marcy give a new meaning to the word slow burn. Try nothing but want on each side but the other know nothing. Julius mother is a evil dragon who kills her young and eats them if they are under performing which Julius is. He is given one chance to prove himself. It is a fun book if a bit childlike. Just what I needed. Also love Bob!!!!
selection Post: Task 18Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title
One Good Dragon Deserves Another by Rachel Aaron
487 pages gr
How it fits: 28 letters.
[*book:One Good Dragon Deserves Another|25635416]
Will try to finish by tonight. It is a long one but I need to read it. I want to know what happens next. 😱😱
Completion Post: Task 18Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title
Book:
When I First Saw Red
By: Kasia Bacon
Pages: 212 / Kindle ed
How it qualifies: 16 letters in the title
Read: Nov 1
Rating: 5 *
Review: I loved this book. I love the fantasy world it is set in and how both Red and his Sargeant end up feeling like they don't deserve the other one. It was sweet and satisfying. Not sure why I waited so long to read it.
Book 1Task 18 - Selection - Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title
Title Scandal at the Salty Dog
Page: 248 GR
How it fits: title has 20 letters
Finished Nov 1
Rate 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Review
Another cozy mystery. Food thefts, ghosts and of course murder. I didn’t see the ending coming. I really enjoy this series.
Half way thru my second book. I’ll finish today but have a bunch of errands to run in town first.
Wende wrote: "Completion Post: Task 18Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title
One Good Dragon Deserves Another by Rachel Aaron
[bookcover:One Good Dragon Deserves An..."
Wende… this one should be your “Selection” post 😂
I have started reading Zero Divergence, but I don't want to put it down as a selection in case you guys are done 8 books first. I am about to head out now to London to help my mom with her move, so won't get much reading done. Movers come tomorrow and am hoping to be back home tomorrow night. Gonna go back on the weekend to clean out the apartment she is leaving.(Am feeling exhausted just thinking about it!)
Completion Post: Task 18Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title
One Good Dragon Deserves Another by Rachel Aaron
487 pages gr
How it fits: 28 letters.
[*book:One Good Dragon Deserves Another|25635416]
read: 11/2/21
5 stars
review: Oh my goodness! I love this book. Julius helped save with Marcy's help one of the Three sisters clan members. He has a chip to cash in. He is finally worth something to his mother. Not much mind you but something. What the heck is Bob up to. Can't wait to find out
DeeNeez wrote: "Wende wrote: "Completion Post: Task 18Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title
One Good Dragon Deserves Another by Rachel Aaron
[bookcover:One Good Drag..."
Thank you I corrected. I have muddled brain but since this is the second time I have done this I cannot blame the pain medication. Also didn't take one today. The muddle brain is all me 😂😂
Book 2Task 18 - COMPLETION - Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title
White Trash Warlock
Pages: 265 GR
How it fits: title has 17 letters
Finished Nov 2
Rate 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Review
Wow, Intense! For a debut book, I am impressed with the world building. This is not a fluffy read. There is darkness, and great evil to defeat. There is dark history and dysfunctional family. But I was mostly impressed how the story was woven together with the POVs from the brothers only, not from Adam’s romantic interests. Warning, this does have a cliff hanger.
DeeNeez wrote: "Book 2Task 18 - COMPLETION - Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title
White Trash Warlock
Pages: 265 GR
How it fits: title has ..."
Read book two for a real cliffhanger. Oh my was it a terrible one. 😭😭
I hope our next one will allow me to read more books in the Heartstriker series. I love Julius and Marcy! Fingers crossed
Hey, Gustaf… I’m wrapping up on a third book here. Do you want me to claim it…or did you finish your extra book?
We should get our new task soon. Fingers cross!!! I need to read heartstrickers series!!!
Here is your next task!Task 19 - 109. Read 6 books with or without facial hair on a male cover model. Teams decide.
As a team decide whether you are reading books with or without facial hair on a male cover model. Without facial hair would be clean shaven, with would include beards, mustaches or scruff. You can use any edition's cover to qualify for this task. Please include the teams decision and the qualifying cover in your completion posts.
MountainKat wrote: "Here is your next task!Task 19 - 109. Read 6 books with or without facial hair on a male cover model. Teams decide.
As a team decide whether you are reading books with or without facial hair on ..."
I can't see where we decided this. Can we go without? If not that is okay
No we didn't decide on this but I'm also fine with without.
Tracking Post - Task 19Wende:
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Arg, no scruff. Need to look some more 🤔
Does this pass for no scruff?
I can not believe how many covers I enlarge and I see scruff or 5oclock shadow 😒
Dang it. The next book only has a woman on it! No male.
Task 19 - Selection- Read 6 books with or without facial hair on a male cover model. Teams decideTitle: The Bookmobile Baby
Pages: 160 GR
How it fits: no facial hair on cover model
Almost forgot we had to use pages on the first kindle edition, updated my post 😂
DeeNeez wrote: "Almost forgot we had to use pages on the first kindle edition, updated my post 😂"You would have been told about that mistake!!
Task 19 - Selection Post: Read 6 books with or without facial hair on a male cover model. Teams decide No facial hair
Strange Medicine by S.C. Wynne
276 pages gr
How it fits:
no facial hair[*book:Strange Medicine|39709097]
Task 19 - Selection Post:
Read 6 books with or without facial hair on a male cover model. Teams decide No facial hair
Scalpels & Psychopaths by S.C. Wynne
248 pages gr
How it fits: no facial hair
[*book:Scalpels & Psychopaths|56885427]
Task 19 - Completion Post: Read 6 books with or without facial hair on a male cover model. Teams decide No facial hair
Strange Medicine by S.C. Wynne
276 pages gr
How it fits:
no facial hair[*book:Strange Medicine|39709097]
read 11/4/21
5 stars
Review; Why did I wait so long to start this series? Maxwell and Royce were a wonderful couple. It starts off with them getting to know each other which was great because if they had not been having sex during the window of Ned's murder poor Royce would have been in deep trouble. It was a bit stupid in places as the mystery was not really one as the author spoon fed you clues. No hiding the suspects in this book. I still loved the book because of the couple.
Task 19 - completion Post:
Read 6 books with or without facial hair on a male cover model. Teams decide No facial hair
Scalpels & Psychopaths by S.C. Wynne
248 pages gr
How it fits: no facial hair
[*book:Scalpels & Psychopaths|56885427]
Read: 11/5/21
5 stars
Review: did I say the author spooned fed the mystery in the last book? Holy cow this one was a not! I had different people I was sure was the killer and nope not them. I was flitting around like a bee in a flower garden. I love Royce and Maxwell and this book was very well done!
i have too many choices for this one.
Selection Post - Task 19Read 6 books with or without facial hair on a male cover model. Teams decide.
Team decision: Without facial hair
Rare Vigilance by M.A. Grant
238 pages/GR
How it fits: See cover above
Selection Post - Task 19
Read 6 books with or without facial hair on a male cover model. Teams decide.
Team decision: Without facial hair
One More Shot by Hayden Hall
201 pages/GR first kindle edition
How it fits: See cover above
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Task 18 - Selection - Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title
Title Scandal at the Salty Dog
Page: 248 GR
How it fits: title has 20 letters