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I have another book with 208 pages that I can throw in after my book that I also have to read :)
Task 22: COMPLETION POST81. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books with a dog/dogs on the cover.
Book 1:
The Perfect Cover by K. Sterling
315 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Dog on the cover.
Finished: 11/2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
This was like watching an action movie... that turned into a RomCom... that turned into an action movie... that went full-blown RomCom... yeah, I got confused a time or two, myself!
This story was made up of so many wonderful characters and even though this wasn't the story I thought I was going to get... it really touched my heart! Ms. Sterling did a wonderful job of giving Grant the respect and understanding that he deserved while dealing daily with his depression and anxiety. Was I surprised that Royce was the one that actually understood that Grant didn't need to be fixed, just loved and cherished while he worked his way through his low days? Kinda, because he was supposed to be this badass CIA agent, but sometimes the best gifts come in the strangest packaging!
We had two very strong female characters, which I love to see... a most adorable dog and one very fascinating... Walter? Not quite sure how to describe him except to say he loves the world and the world loves Walter!
As for the 4-star rating? That would be because I didn't really get the action scenes that I was expecting, which could be on me, but it was mostly because the story really dragged there for quite a bit and, yes, dang it, I really WAS expecting more action! *grin*
Ohh, important side note: When I was complaining about the lack of action, I truly was not complaining about the action that was going on in the bedroom... oh, no... there will be NO complaining about that! ;D
[*book:The Perfect Cover|49108742]
Had a few delays with work, but hopefully will have a bit of clear time for the rest of the day and can finish book 1 this evening :)
Task 22 - COMPLETION#81. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books with a dog/dogs on the cover.
I've Got You
Pages: 231
Qualifies: Rhodesian Ridgeback in the background
Read: 3 Nov
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
Yeah - it was fine but it just didn't grab me. There were good reasons for MC Scott's arseholery in book 1, but that's about all there really was to the story. MC Davis was totally alright with his little Libby. Yeah. That's it.
Its been a while since I read book 1, so maybe I should have reread the earlier instalment?
Narrated by Chris Chambers and John Solo - 4 stars.
[*book:I've Got You|45623220]
Task 22 - Selection#81. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books with a dog/dogs on the cover.
Book 2
Sleight of Hand
Pages: 208
Qualifies: Belgian Malinois next to man
[*book:Sleight of Hand|58295191]
Task 22: COMPLETION POST81. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books with a dog/dogs on the cover.
Book 2:
Last Gasp by S.C. Wynne
212 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Dog on the cover.
Finished: 11/3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
Let me start with a confession... it seems appropriate! I don't read cozy mysteries... ever! But, this one had a dog on the cover and I had enjoyed a couple of other books by this author, so... win/win!
Now, for the story? It was full of interesting characters and I liked watching the two MCs, although it kinda felt like there was just one MC, slowly coming to a better understanding of each other and real life! Kip could be a bit oblivious at some points and then totally observant in others... there wasn't really much mystery to the "who did it" part, but I enjoyed the fact that there were layers to the story that keep me reading, just to make sure I was right! *grin*
I don't know if it was just me or if anyone else noticed, but there seemed to be an awful lot of "telling" and not as much "showing" as I would have liked. But, either way, I feel compelled to impatiently wait for book two, which I will be promptly read upon its release if for no other reason than I just can't stand when I don't get my HEA!!!
I am pretty sure this book has NOT converted me to reading cozy mysteries, but I can see the appeal for others... so, you guys may as well give this one a try! ;D
[*book:Last Gasp|59356433]
Jane (PS) wrote: "Task 22 - Selection#81. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books with a dog/dogs on the cover.
Book 2
Sleight of Hand
Pages: 208
Qualifies: Belgi..."
You named the breed of your dogs? Hey, I felt proud that I knew mine were "dogs"... *pats self on back* LOL!!!
Changed my books but we still have 1626 pages.
Task 22 Completion Post (Book 1)81. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books with a dog/dogs on the cover.
Better Than People by Roan Parrish
Pages: 240
Qualification: Dog on Cover
Read: 11/2/21
Rating: ★★★★
I don't know that I've read a book about this level of social anxiety before and it was very interesting to see. Super sad but still interesting. Jack was quite the moody SOB at first but watching his and Simon's relationship develop was a true treat. Not as angsty as some other by this author but still great. Hot virgin smexing and all the feels. Yes, please.
[*book:Better Than People|53038198]
Task 22 Completion Post (Book 2)81. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books with a dog/dogs on the cover.
Passions of a Papillon by Tara Lain
Pages: 210
Qualification: Papillon on Cover
Read: 11/3/21
Rating: ★★★
Would have been a higher rating had I not just finished the Roan Parrish book. This one was much lighter with some humor and Ms Batshit Crazy the papillon who was just the cutest. We got us some burglaries, some kind of private detective work, a murder and some funny times. Quite a fun little romp.
[*book:Passions of a Papillon|50256127]
Donna wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Task 22 - Selection#81. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books with a dog/dogs on the cover.
Book 2
Sleight of Hand
Pages: 20..."
LOL - well, their breeds were noted in the books, but I DO love dogs!!
Currently researching options for our next pup 🧡
Task 22 - COMPLETION#81. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books with a dog/dogs on the cover.
Book 2
Sleight of Hand
Pages: 208
Qualifies: Belgian Malinois next to man
Read: 4 Nov
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Such a fun read. I love the characters in this series - and these MCs were just as adorable. I loved the initial friction, realisations and issues that they faced. And Chip - what an absolute sweetie. Made me think I need a Belgian Malinois! 🧡🐶
I'm definitely going to start rereading this series soon - the team's antics need repeating!
Narrated by Greg Boudreaux - can he read badly? I think NOT!
[*book:Sleight of Hand|58295191]
Completion Summary Donna - The Perfect Cover - Completion 603 Pages 315
Jane - I've Got You - Completion 605 Pages 231
Donna - Last Gasp - Completion 607 Pages 212
Shannon - Better Than People - Completion 610 Pages 240
Shannon - Passions of a Papillon - Completion 611 Pages 210
Jane - Sleight of Hand - Completion 613 Pages 208
Lisa - Passions of a Papillon - Completion 615 Pages 210
Total pages = 1,626
Task 22 -Completion Post postPassions of a Papillon
210 pages
How it qualifies: dog on cover
date read: 11/4/21
4 stars
I loved this. It was a really nice easy read. I loved the 2 MCs and yes even Batshit. and by the way I love that name for a little dog. I will certainly be reading more of the series.
[*book:Passions of a Papillon|50256127]
Here is your next task!Task 23 - 93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
As a team select a Romance List from GR Listopia with fewer than 100 books on it - this task is limited to Romance Lists and therefore books. Please include a link to the selected list in your completion posts along with where your chosen book is on the list.
Task 23 -Selection PostPick a list with under 100 books on it. (Sept 21. Currently 80 books)
Jonty's Halloween
190 pages
How it qualifies: #18 Sept 21 releases
[*book:Jonty's Halloween|58702975]
Task 23: SELECTION POST93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
September 2021 MM Releases/80 books on this list!
Shadows & Reservations by K. Sterling216 pgs/GR
Qualifies: #54 on the list.
[*bookcover:Shadows & Reservations|58791144]
Lisa wrote: "Task 23Pick a list with under 100 books on it. (Sept 21. Currently 80 books)
Jonty's Halloween
190 pages"
I have already read this, or it would have been my choice, also!
Donna wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Task 23Pick a list with under 100 books on it. (Sept 21. Currently 80 books)
Jonty's Halloween
190 pages"
I have already read this, or it would have been my choice, ..."
Saw your review. Its also KU
Lisa wrote: "Donna wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Task 23Pick a list with under 100 books on it. (Sept 21. Currently 80 books)
Jonty's Halloween
190 pages"
I have already read this, or it would have be..."
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Task 23 Selection Post93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list.
Sept 2021 List (80 Books)
Chrysalis by SE Harmon
Pages: 274
Qualification: On Sept 2021 List (80 Books)
[*book:Chrysalis|58769717]
Task 23 - Selection#93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list.
Sept 2021 List (80 Books)
Hijacked
Pages: 242
Qualification: #2 on Sept 2021 List (80 Books)
[*book:Hijacked|57117607]
Task 23 Completion Post93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list.
Sept 2021 List (80 Books)
Chrysalis by SE Harmon
Pages: 274
Qualification: On Sept 2021 List (80 Books)
Read: 11/4/21
Rating: ★★★★
I really enjoyed this book a whole lot. Until I realized I was at the end of the freaking thing and it was half the story. Gah, I hate that crap. I can't decide if this is supposed to be a love story or a spy story or a sci fi type story. It's kind of all of those. Now I have to read the next one if it's out just to finish the damned thing. Pffft!
[*book:Chrysalis|58769717]
Task 23: COMPLETION POST93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
September 2021 MM Releases/80 books on this list!
Shadows & Reservations by K. Sterling216 pgs/GR
Qualifies: #54 on the list.
Finished: 11/4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
A surprise around every corner!
OK, I really did not see that one coming! *grin*
I was so glad to see Hadley finally get the life that he deserved! It broke my heart to hear his truth and to find out the reason for his self-isolation and guilt. In my opinion, that poor man had suffered enough, and Lyle thought so too!
This story had such a soft flow, just like how Lyle and Hadley's relationship was slowly built... baby steps was the game plan, and it worked!
Looking forward to seeing Russ learn to move on with this life in Heart & Soulless...
[*bookcover:Shadows & Reservations|58791144]
Task 23 - Completion PostPick a list with under 100 books on it. (Sept 21. Currently 80 books)
Jonty's Halloween
190 pages
Date read: 11/5/21
5 stars
Ive never read anything in this series but it didnt matter.
Loved Jonty and his halloween party and the cast of supporting characters.
Definitely will read more of this series.
How it qualifies: #18 Sept 21 releases
[*book:Jonty's Halloween|58702975]
Task 23 - COMPLETION#93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list.
Sept 2021 List (80 Books)
Hijacked
Pages: 242
Qualification: #2 on Sept 2021 List (80 Books)
Read: 5 Nov
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Cute and fun. A light-hearted romance with the usual crazy ancillary characters that dot the Lickin' Thicket romances. Some silly non-comm by MCs at times, but still, an easy listen which made me laugh.
Narrated by Michael Dean - 5 stars.
[*book:Hijacked|57117607]
Completion Summary - Task 23#93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list.
Sept 2021 List (80 Books)
Shannon - Chrysalis - Completion 624
Donna - Shadows & Reservations - Completion 625
Lisa - Jonty's Halloween - Completion 626
Jane - Hijacked - Completion 627
I'll be back in the morning with your next task!
Here you go!Task 24 - 121. Pick another team and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task.
As a team, select another team in this challenge. Then each teammate reads two books read by a member of the selected team on or after May 6, 2021 and rated a minimum of 4 stars. Please include a link to the selected team member’s review (preferred) or read shelf in your completion posts. Also include the selected team in your completion posts. No pass for this task.
Task 24 - selection Post book 1. Pick another team and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task.
Team 2 - Chase the Rainbow
True Mate
202 pages
Read by Caipi. 6/24/21 and rated 4 stars
Caipi's review
[*book:True Mate|57767811]
Task 24 Selection Post121. Pick another team and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars.
Team 2
Brave Boy by KM Neuhold
Pages: 171
Qualification: Caipi read 6/10/21 (Rated 4 Stars)
[*book:Brave Boy|57730457]
Task 24 - Selection Post book 2Pick another team and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task.
Team 2 - Chase the Rainbow
Exorcising the Exes
161 pages
Read by Janeylou. 10/14/21 and rated 4 stars
Janeylou's read shelf
[*book:Exorcising the Exes|51617934]
Task 24 Selection Post121. Pick another team and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars.
Team 2
The Murder Between Us by Tal Bauer
Pages: 280
Qualification: Janeylou read 11/2/21 (Rated 5 Stars)
[*book:The Murder Between Us|56786433]
SELECTION POST: Task 24 121. Pick another team and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task.
Team 2
Book 1:
Dear Santa by K.C. Wells171 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Trio's 5- star Review: November 6, 2021
[*bookcover:Dear Santa|59238079]
Task 24 - Selection#121. Pick another team and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars.
*Team 2 - Chase the Rainbow
Best Man
Pages: 234
Qualifies: Trio read 24 Oct 2021 rated 4 stars
[*book:Best Man|50196983]
Kat's answer:The books just need to be read by members of the selected team - with the other criteria. I don't care if you all read books read by one member of the team or however you spread it out.
Jane (PS) wrote: "Kat's answer:The books just need to be read by members of the selected team - with the other criteria. I don't care if you all read books read by one member of the team or however you spread it out."
Excellent!
Task 24 - Selection#121. Pick another team and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars.
*Team 2 - Chase the Rainbow
Book 2:
Finders Keepers
Pages: 220
Qualifies: Amanda read 27 July 2021 rated 4 stars
[*book:Finders Keepers|38319518]
Donna & Shannon - make sure the book was rated at least 4 stars and note the rating on the post (for simplicity).Thanks!
Jane (PS) wrote: "Donna & Shannon - make sure the book was rated at least 4 stars and note the rating on the post (for simplicity).Thanks!"
Dang it! My first post had the 4-star rating... and then I realized she had read it in 2020... grr
Fixing that now!
Task 24 - COMPLETION#121. Pick another team and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars.
*Team 2 - Chase the Rainbow
Best Man
Pages: 234
Qualifies: Trio read 24 Oct 2021 rated 4 stars
Read: 7 Nov
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
I love these entertaining stories by Lily Morton. They are a fun romp with a crazy set of men, some connected some not. I'd love to have the carefree attitudes of some of characters, and I think that's why I love them so much.
Uptight MC Zeb is crashed by loving MC Jesse. So well complemented.
Narrated by Joel Leslie - 5 stars. Seamless and effortless.
[*book:Best Man|50196983]
Task 24 Completion Post (Book 1)121. Pick another team and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars.
Team 2
Brave Boy by KM Neuhold
Pages: 171
Qualification: Caipi read 6/10/21 (Rated 4 Stars)
Read: 11/6/21
Rating: ★★★★
I'm surprised it took me so long to read this book. It got lost in my crazy to read list. I loved the first book and this one was no different. I do think they need to be read in order for the most enjoyment. I loved Emerson from the first book and getting his and Sterling story was just fantastic. Loved everything about these two. No angst or big misunderstanding, just sweetness. Love this series.
[*book:Brave Boy|57730457]
Task 24 - COMPLETION#121. Pick another team and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars.
*Team 2 - Chase the Rainbow
Book 2:
Finders Keepers
Pages: 220
Qualifies: Amanda read 27 July 2021 rated 4 stars
Read: 7 Nov
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
Love this story. Its gentle, believable and so sweet. Helped enormously by a super cute fluff-ball. The integration of Bernice & K adds a deeper element in that they create their own mini family in Coolum despite both MCs having perfectly wonderful families back in Caloundra and Brisbane.
Narrated by Joel Leslie - I know this part of the world extremely well so the pronunciation of the towns in well-known to me, but JL makes an effort to get them most of the way there ;) 5 stars
[*book:Finders Keepers|38319518]
Task 24 - Completion Post book 1. Pick another team and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task.
Team 2 - Chase the Rainbow
True Mate
202 pages
Read by Caipi. 6/24/21 and rated 4 stars
Caipis read shelf
date read: 11/7/21
5 stars
I absolutely loved this book. Lots of different Supes that you don't usually see in stories. bAsed around the new Sheriff, Romeo and his mate Vincent, they have to sort out the town's werewolf problem. Whilst this gets sorted there is an arc of a story which will certainly go through to the next book, which is queued up and ready to go.
[*book:True Mate|57767811]
Just picked up True Knight to see if I like the writing! I have some PL books but they all seem a bit heavy. Not sure if I've read one yet!!
I didnt read that one. Picked it up now. All on KU so thats good.Hope you enjoy it Jane.
Lisa wrote: "Donna, I am surprised True Mate isn't on your read shelf yet?"It would appear that I buy Patricia Logan books, but I don't read them, hmmm...
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