TART Challenge - Round 4 - Have Book...Can Travel (3) Showing 851-900 of 1,125

[Sassafrass]

We are good y'all! Don't worry about it. We want this to still be fun!

[Avigail]

Sassafrass wrote: "We are good y'all! Don't worry about it. We want this to be still fun!"

Yes, I am all about the fun and at least remembering the books I read.
I only feel bad for the inconvenience. The good thing about this mistake is that I read another book from my TBR, and I found a new author with a couple of books to read.

[☘KathyD☘]

do we know if/think that we'll receive a new task today? just trying to plan my reading for the day. =) ;)

[Sassafrass]

We should still get a new task today unless MKat has to be out all day or something but she didn't mention anything in the thread.

[☘KathyD☘]

thanks Sass! I'll keep checking back then.

[Hazel]

If we do that would still keep us on track but I’m not sure.

[Sassafrass]

Hazel wrote: "If we do that would still keep us on track but I’m not sure."

yeah, *fingers crossed*

[MountainKat, Moderator]

You are still on track, here is your next task! (From my phone!)

Here is your next task!

Task 26 - 60. Read 6 books with MPG Historical Romance.

Books selected for this task need to be MPG Historical Romance. 'Historical' and 'Romance' do not need to be combined and can be combined with other words like 'MM Romance', but both must be MPG.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I knew I you would finish while we were out today, getting our boosters and hopefully finalizing plans for the kitchen. So I copied your next task to my phone.

[Hazel]

MountainKat wrote: "I knew I you would finish while we were out today, getting our boosters and hopefully finalizing plans for the kitchen. So I copied your next task to my phone."

Thanks Kat! Ooh new kitchen that’s exciting.

[☘KathyD☘]

thanks Kat! you are the best!

[Hazel]

this is my first one 164 pages so I can do a 2nd.

[☘KathyD☘]

I have one short one picked out and I know I have at least two more I can get through quickly.

[Avigail]

I started ; it is also a book for other challenges.

[Hazel]

Avigail wrote: "I started ; it is also a book for other challenges."

I really enjoyed that series

[Sassafrass]

I LOVE THE BRIDERGTONS!!

[Sassafrass]

Thank you, Kat! You are the best!

[Sassafrass]

I'm going to read

I may be finished tonight so I can do another as well

[☘KathyD☘]

Task 26—read 6 books with MPG historical romance


The Viscount’s Tempting Minx, Erica Ridley – 11/10/21 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Kindle first-edition ➔ 150 pages
How the Book Qualifies ➔ tagged main page genre historical romance
Review — My only complaint about this book is that it was too short. I loved the banter between Amelia and Sheffield. Amelia is not a woman to be halted by a stubborn Viscount. She is used to running things her way in her brother’s, the Duke’s, home. And when a lightning strike destroys the ballroom traditionally used for the annual Sheffield Christmastide soiree, Amelia takes it upon herself to plan the event in an alternate location. Of course, Sheffield couldn’t care less about the event, but is intrigued by the precise and extremely logical woman who explains how this will occur. Amelia also manages to pull this off 12 days before Christmas! While this is a short book, both characters are rich and vibrant. Their insecurities and strengths shine through as well as their growing attraction to each other. Theirs is a story I wish to visit again after the happily ever after.

[Hazel]

I like Erica Ridley books. I’ve had a few as arcs.

[Sassafrass]

So what do we think of our books. Hazel and Kathy are you doing 2 for sure or do you need me to do another?

I have changed my book based on what I was able to get first but will still be done tonight.

[Hazel]

I have loads of historical romance books on my kindle so I’m happy to do a 2nd. I have about 10 mins left of my first then going to sleep but will do my 2nd tomorrow.

[☘KathyD☘]

I'm already halfway through my second book...it's no problem to pick up a third.

[Sassafrass]

☘KathyD☘ wrote: "I'm already halfway through my second book...it's no problem to pick up a third."

Wow, Kathy you are in the groove!

If you read two and Hazel reads two then Avigail and I will only have to read one. So I think we're good. Maybe have one on standby if Hazel has something come up tomorrow when she gets up. Cuz...you know...life!

[Hazel]

Task 26—read 6 books with MPG historical romance

Book:
Pages: 164
Read: 10 November
Rating: 2⭐️
How it qualifies: MPG Romance>Historical Romance
Review: I wasn’t gripped by this at all. The story lacked a lot of depth for me. There wasn’t much mystery or information about the time period although passing reference was made to the suffragette movement. Harriet pretends to everyone she is widowed due to a scandal in her youth causing her to flee her home and assume a new name. She owns a millinery and Guy comes into the shop one day looking for a hat to give to a paramour as a way of ending their relationship. He doesn’t do anything of substance but Hattie spends time with him and this causes him to want to change his ways. Quite a one dimensional story.

[Hazel]

I started my 2nd book this morning and going to read a bit now on my lunch. It’s only 181 pages so I will be finished tonight.

[Avigail]

Task 26: Task 26 - 60. Read 6 books with MPG Historical Romance

An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn

Pages: 384 Pages
How it fits: Tagged by 2883 people as Historical Romance
Date completed: November 11, 2021

Rating: 5 ⭐
Review: Benedict is a different kind of person from his other brothers. Yes, I have read the three first books of the series, and for now, I would say that An Offer From a Gentleman is my favorite.
I would like to have more glimpses of Daphne, Simon, Anthony & Kate; simultaneously, I understand that the book has to be about the couple.
Sophie's story is a Cinderellesc one; even though Sophie has a mean stepmother and one stepsister, the second stepsister is more caring.
I can undoubtedly say that my favorite character in the series is Violet, the mother hen that knows how to divide equally her love to all her children and to whoever truly needs it.
Sophie has her head on her shoulders and knows where she stands and what she wants from her life. Sophie doesn't want to become her mother, and she doesn't want to be a mistress.
Quinn's story is how I'd picture a regency romance to be. There's a secret, a fab couple, believable problems, strong main characters and secondary characters, great sexual tension, brilliant writing, and all set against a beautiful regency backdrop.
I am looking forward to reading Colin & Penelope's story next.

[Avigail]

I finished mine. Do I need to look for a second book, or are we ok with the number of books?
I brought my laptop to work to write the completion as soon as I finished the book.

[Hazel]

Avigail wrote: "I finished mine. Do I need to look for a second book, or are we ok with the number of books?
I brought my laptop to work to write the completion as soon as I finished the book."

Thanks Avigail. Kathy and I are both reading a 2nd book so you don’t need to read another for this task.

[Avigail]

Hazel wrote: "Avigail wrote: "I finished mine. Do I need to look for a second book, or are we ok with the number of books?
I brought my laptop to work to write the completion as soon as I finished the book."

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Ok thanks

[☘KathyD☘]

Task 26—read 6 books with MPG historical romance


Forever My Earl, Dawn Brower – 11/10/21 – ✮✮✮✰✰
Kindle first-edition ➔ 172 pages
How the Book Qualifies ➔ tagged main page genre historical romance
Review — This was a sweet story, but lacked substance. It progressed at a good pace, but I never felt a connection to either Garrick or Hannah. I think there was too much inner dialog happening and not enough quality interaction between the characters. They obviously cared for each other, but many times when they were together in a scene one or both were snarly...that doesn’t really translate to love for me.

[Sassafrass]

I've got about 1.5 hours left on my book. I fell asleep last night. These 14 hours days I've had to work this week finally took their toll!

[Avigail]

Listen to your body. Physical and mental health is the most important thing.

[☘KathyD☘]

that does not sound like fun Sass...take care of yourself!

[Hazel]

Sassafrass wrote: "I've got about 1.5 hours left on my book. I fell asleep last night. These 14 hours days I've had to work this week finally took their toll!"

Ouch long days! I don’t have long left on my book. Will finish once I’ve made dinner.

[Sassafrass]

I’m just glad that you picked up the slack for this task. It really helped!

[Sassafrass]

Task 26: Read 6 books with MPG Historical Romance.

An Extraordinary Union
Pages: 274/GR
How it fits: MPG Historical Romance
Rating: *5 STARS*

*slow clap* This was amazing. It was hard to read because this didn't try to gloss over the indignity and injustice that slaves had to endure in the heritage that some so callously want to glorify, but it was amazing! There is just no other way to say it. Elle was badass. She had an eidetic memory and used that to advance the efforts of the Union against the Confederates and I was just cheering her on the entire way. I can't even imagine how hard it would be to be a free black person having to go undercover as a slave. There are just no words.

I can't imagine how conflicted she was getting mixed up with a white man when she knew exactly what she was fighting for. But that made their love that much more special. And that fact that he acknowledged that she was too good for him but that he would be seen as the "better" just because he was white and male really resonated.

But, beyond that. The thing that really just sat deep in my soul is the highlight of what all those people who celebrate that "Southern Heritage" are really celebrating...slavery...the notion that the color of your skin determines whether or not you deserve to be seen as human or not. I don't care what anyone *tries* to reason or explain away, that is what it comes down to.

And seeing/hearing it just made it that much more poignant. I just have to applaud this author because I know not all of it is not real but that historical accuracy she added to this book was an honor to struggle to what people in this country are still working for today!

And if you haven't figured it out, I WILL be continuing on with this series. There's no way you could keep me away!

[Hazel]

Task 26: Read 6 books with MPG Historical Romance.

Book:
Pages: 181 pages
Read: 11 November
Rating: 3⭐️
How it qualifies: MPG Romance>Historical Romance
Review: A mail order bride romance. In Haskell Wyoming, 3 of the occupants decide that a number of the men need wives. There is a woman’s refuge where a number of the residents would benefit from starting a new life. Charles, Virginia and Josephine decide that the first man to get a wife will be Franklin, Virginias nephew. Franklin was left badly injured 10 years before and uses braces to support his damaged legs. He is reluctant to have a bride feeling sorry for himself and not wanting to put pressure on a wife to have to look after a cripple. Corva has experienced violence at the hands of her uncle and looks at this opportunity as a fresh start. Both her and Franklin have a few communication issues but manage to sort them out in the end. An enjoyable but not mind blowing read.

[Hazel]

Task 26 completion post

Kathy
Kathy
Hazel
Hazel
Avigail
Sassafrass

[Hazel]

That’s us checked in

[☘KathyD☘]

awesome! thanks Hazel!

[Sassafrass]

Thanks, Hazel!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Avigail wrote: "
Task 26:
Task 26 - 60. Read 6 books with MPG Historical Romance

An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn

Pages: 3..."

Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (384). Thanks!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'll be back in the morning with your next task! 😊

[Sassafrass]

thanks, Kat!

[Avigail]

MountainKat wrote: "Avigail wrote: "
Task 26:
Task 26 - 60. Read 6 books with MPG Historical Romance

An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
[bookcover: An Offer From a Gentleman|253..."

Kathy, I corrected the Completion.
Hazel, thanks for checking us in.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here you go!

Task 27 - 102. Read 8 book published in odd months and odd years.

For this task you are using the initial publication date. If there is a date listed at the top of the editions page use it, otherwise the qualification will be from the earliest dated English language edition. The books selected need to be published in odd months (January, March, May, July, September, November) and odd years. For example, books initially published in January 2019 and July 2017 will work, but books initially published in March 2020 and December 2019 will not.

[☘KathyD☘]

thanks Kat! the first book I'm going to read actually catches me up for PtP! =)

[Avigail]

I am starting with Loving Lauren (first published March 13th, 2013)as it is a book that goes well with my A Million More Pages discussion Pick One For Me > POFM November 2021.
When I finish this book, I will see what I will read for my next read.

[Sassafrass]

I 've got Saint (7/1/2019) and then I'll go to An Unexpected Attraction (1/7/2015) and both of those *should* be done tonight so I can do a third if needed since I only read one last task.