TART Challenge - Round 4 - The Loitering Layabouts (6)

[Lisa]

Task 24 - Completion Post book 2
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

Exorcising the Exes
161 pages
Read by Janeylou. 10/14/21 and rated 4 stars
Janeylou's read shelf
Date read: 11/7/21
4 stars

A cute book about 2 guts who meet and bond over getting over their exes. Low angst and a quick read

[*book:Exorcising the Exes|39120173]

[Shannon]

Task 24 Completion Post (Book 2)
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


The Murder Between Us by Tal Bauer
Pages: 280
Qualification: Janeylou read 11/2/21 (Rated 5 Stars)
Read: 11/7/21
Rating: ★★★★★

I haven't read a Tal Bauer book in a while and either I forgot or this is new but these guys were kind of tortured. They're both lonely but Noah is a fricking mess. He's never been with a man before and meets Cole in Vegas and decides to finally give a try. He gets called away for a case a lo and behold the profiler ends up being Cole. Man, he was an ass at first but an emotional one. The case, their romance, Noah's relationship with his daughter....perfection. Loved this so much!!

[*book:The Murder Between Us|56786433]

[Donna]

COMPLETION 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. Wells
171 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Trio's 5- star Review: November 6, 2021
Finished: 11/7 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:
Short rant: Cover issues! That child is around 4 or 5 years old, which is fine... except, Chris is 10, going on 20! *grin*

As for the story? It was a joy to read with a full cast of meddling family members... OK, sisters to make sure that Jeff and Dave got the HEA that they both deserved and that Chris had asked Santa for because everyone should have a meddling sister! Says the meddling sister! LOL!!!

There were a few times when you kinda had to suspend reality a bit because I found a couple of things that just were not realistic (view spoiler)[Chris is all in for Jeff to be with his dad at their first meeting and the "no condom" thing really seemed to be stretching trust just a bit too far for a first time together (hide spoiler)]... but, hey... it's a Christmas story, so who knows!

Sidenote: I really should have made myself some hot chocolate with marshmallows while reading this one!

[*book:Dear Santa|59238079]

[Donna]

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 2:

Merry Measure Lily Morton
204 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Trio's 5-star review, October 28, 2021

[*bookcover:Merry Measure|56053974]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Donna wrote: "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..."

⤴ This is me!! 😆

[Donna]

COMPLETION 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 2:

Merry Measure Lily Morton
204 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Trio's 5-star review, October 28, 2021
Finished: 11/7 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:
It is rare to find a book that is made up of so many wonderful characters, well... except Steven, the twat! And, Jack's parents... but, everyone else is just perfect in their own personal imperfect way. I have never been to Amsterdam, but after reading this story, I can see myself getting caught up in the ambiance of such an amazing city. Jack and Arlo shot straight up to my Top Ten Favorite Main Characters that I have read this year... they were both just so darn adorable! If this story doesn't give you the warm and fuzzy feels... I just don't know what it would take to get you there!

I did great with the whole tissue issue until the very last paragraph... then all bets were off. Even though I knew it was coming, it still caught me off guard, and then the tears just flowed.

Sidenote: I almost fell off of my chair when we finally found out Bee's full name... I had been mildly curious throughout the book, but I SO was not expecting that one! *grin*

[*book:Merry Measure|56053974]

[Donna]

Task 24: Completion Summary
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.

Jane: Book 1 Best Man Message 643
Shannon: Book 1 Brave Boy Message 644
Jane: Book 2 Finders Keepers Message 645
Lisa: Book 1 True Mate Message 646
Lisa: Book 2 Exorcising the Exes Message 651
Shannon: Book 2 The Murder Between Us Message 652
Donna: Books 1 Dear Santa Message 653
Donna: Book 2 Merry Measure Message 656

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Donna wrote: "COMPLETION 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

B..."

I have read about 50% of this book on my Kindle and absolutely loved it. And then I saw that LM had released the audio - so I bought that straight away and will start all over again in Christmas challenges ;)

Really looking forward to it!

[Donna]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Donna wrote: "COMPLETION 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 ta..."

I think this one would be a wonderful audio read... *grin*

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "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 ..."

Please correct the link to Caipi's review - it goes to the book and I can't confirm that she read it. Thanks!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task! (While waiting for the correction. 😊)

Task 25 - 73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author.

As a team, select an author and read 1500 pages in book by the selected author. Please include the selected author in your completion posts. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.

[Lisa]

MountainKat wrote: "Lisa wrote: "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 ..."

Done. Sorry, her review was the first review on the page for me. Maybe its because we are friends

[Donna]

Lisa wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Lisa wrote: "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 star..."

Sorry, didn't think to check that! *headdesk*

[Lisa]

Task 25 - Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author.
Team choose Lucy Lennox

Selection post
Right as Raine
296 pages

[*book:Right as Raine|56326586]

[Shannon]

Task 25 Selection Post
73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author.
Lucy Lennox


Hostile Takeover
Pages: 302
Qualification: Author Lucy Lennox

[*book:Hostile Takeover|58229111]

[Donna]

SELECTION POST: Task 25

73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author. Lucy Lennox

Book 1:
Grounding Griffin by Lucy Lennox
284 pgs/GR

[ book:Grounding Griffin|48728640]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Haha - Shannon, you asked the exact same question I headed over to Q&A to ask!! Thanks!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 25 - Selection
#73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author.
Lucy Lennox

Liars
Pages: 330
Qualification: Authors Lucy Lennox & May Archer

[*book:Liars|55619027]

[Donna]

COMPLETION POST: Task 25

73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author. Lucy Lennox

Book 1:
Grounding Griffin by Lucy Lennox
284 pgs/GR
Finished: 11/8 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:
Oh. My. Word! I am always saying that you have to watch out for the quiet ones... and guess who made me laugh so hard I almost peed my pants? Pete... yeah, Pete! Who is Pete, you may ask? That is my point exactly! *grin*

I think the thing I loved most about this book, besides the Marian Family, was Sam's ability to never give up on Griff... When the going got tough, Griff got running... then Sam just followed him and brought him back home... yeah, you gotta love Sam!

I hope to move on to Moving Maverick and get another amazing dose of the Marian clan in the VERY near future!

[ book:Grounding Griffin|48728640]

[Donna]

SELECTION POST: Task 25

73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author. Lucy Lennox

Book 2:
Fakers by Lucy Lennox
324 pgs/GR

[ book:Fakers|53554265]

[Shannon]

Task 25 Completion Post
73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author.
Lucy Lennox


Hostile Takeover
Pages: 302
Qualification: Author Lucy Lennox
Read: 11/9/21
Rating: ★★★★★

Now here's a book I really enjoyed. Grey is the cold, bitter billionaire and Ellison is the sweet guy who will pay the price for a prank from his early 20s. I loved everything about this book. The funny snark, the chemistry between the MCs, the storyline and the side characters. Can't wait for the next one.

[*book:Hostile Takeover|58229111]

[Donna]

COMPLETION POST: Task 25

73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author. Lucy Lennox

Book 2:
Fakers by Lucy Lennox
324 pgs/GR
Finished: 11/9 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:
I don't know if I was just tired last night when I started this book, or if it is actually that damn hilarious... but, I started laughing in the first chapter and was still giggling during the epilogue!



Even though the humor was fantastic, that isn't the whole story. There were a lot of "home" truths in this one, that only someone from a small town will really understand! You live it... you love it... or you leave it... that is small-town living. Mal and Brooke had to leave their small towns to realize that sometimes what you thought you were leaving was actually what you were looking for but couldn't see it for the need to leave. For some of us, like Mal... we finally get that the going can be fun, but coming home is what makes life better!

This book was overflowing with unique side characters that made Licking Thicket (don't even get me started on this amazing name) feel like the place to be... I would want to move there if I didn't already live in my own little town here in central West Virginia!

Although, I may never look at a barn wall the same way ever again! *snort* LOL!!!

To say that I am looking forward to continuing this series would be an understatement, I just hope that I am not expecting too much from the next book... Liars! *fingers crossed*

[ book:Fakers|53554265]

[Lisa]

Task 25 - Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author.
Team choose Lucy Lennox

Completion post
Right as Raine
296 pages
Date read: 11/9/21
5 stars

Another series I think I am going to love reading.
Loved Mikey and Tiller together, even the town of Aster Valley.

[*book:Right as Raine|56326586]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 25 - COMPLETION
#73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author.
Lucy Lennox

Liars
Pages: 330
Qualification: Authors Lucy Lennox & May Archer
Read: 10 Nov
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Loved the storyline - the plot and the crazy characters. MC Parrish is a baby-wrangling sweetheart with an incessant talking compulsion; MC Diesel loves his chickens, and most importantly his niece for whom he is fighting for custody.

Probably not quite as many laughs as in the first book, but still a very amusing tale incorporating the more serious subject of orphan custody.

Narrated by Michael Dean - 5 stars.

[*book:Liars|55619027]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 25 - COMPLETION Summary
#73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author.

Donna - Grounding Griffin - Completion 669 pages 284
Shannon - Hostile Takeover - Completion 671 pages 302
Donna - Fakers - Completion 672 pages 324
Lisa - Right as Raine - Completion 673 pages 296
Jane - Liars - Completion 674 pages 330

Page count = 1,536

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Posted in Q&A 😁

[MountainKat, Moderator]

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

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 26 - 111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover.

Books selected for this task can have no people/person on the cover. That include silhouettes and cartoons. You can use any edition's cover to qualify. Please include the qualifying cover in your completion posts.

[Shannon]

26 Selection Post
111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover.


Written on My Heart by Annabella Michaels
Pages: 178
Qualification: No person on cover

[*book:Written on My Heart|41509635]

[Shannon]

Task 26 Selection Post (Book 2)
111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover.


Dearest Milton James by NR Walker
Pages: 193
Qualification: No person on cover

[*book:Dearest Milton James|58851852]

[Donna]

SELECTION POST: Task 26
111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover.

Books selected for this task can have no people/person on the cover. That includes silhouettes and cartoons. You can use any edition's cover to qualify. Please include the qualifying cover in your completion posts.

Book 1:
The Cat Returns to Adderly by Sam Burns
173 pgs/GR

[ book:The Cat Returns to Adderly|59063426]

[Donna]

SELECTION POST: Task 26
111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover.

Book 2:
Just Sign Here by Cara Dee
202 pgs/GR

[ book:Just Sign Here|54545158]

[Lisa]

Donna, so stealing your cat book.

[Lisa]

Task 26
Selection Post book 1

The Hidden Law
232 pages
- no people on cover

[*book:The Hidden Law|19096830]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

why are all the booklinks doubling up? Weird...

[Lisa]

Task 26
Selection post book 2


173 pages

[*book:The Cat Returns to Adderly|59063426]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Just a reminder to put the bookcover in the Completion posts... Maybe those doubled up links are meant to be bookcovers?

****
All clear now. Bookcovers showing. No idea what was going on! 🙄

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 26 - Selection
#111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover

Jon's Spooky Corpse Conundrum

Pages: 247
Qualifies: No person on the cover

[*book:Jon's Spooky Corpse Conundrum|50886329]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 26 - Selection
#111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover

Book 2:
Jon's Boom Shaka Laka Problem

Pages: 248
Qualifies: No person on the cover

[*book:Jon's Boom Shaka Laka Problem|56125011]

[Donna]

COMPLETION POST: Task 26
111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover.

Book 1:
The Cat Returns to Adderly by Sam Burns
173 pgs/GR
Finished: 11/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:
How rare this was! I could have read this story to my grandkids... well, except for the smexy times! *grin*

I will be honest, I am not a cat lover, but who wouldn't love Dub/Wentworth? And, for full transparency, I have never read or seen Puss in Boots... but, I am sure that like most fairy tales, there are bad guys and good guys! Which this story had a wide selection of both!

This was just a cute, pass-the-time read that would be enjoyed by almost anyone!

[ book:The Cat Returns to Adderly|59063426]

[Shannon]

26 Completion Post (Book 1)
111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover.


Written on My Heart by Annabella Michaels
Pages: 178
Qualification: No person on cover
Read: 11/10/21
Rating: ★★★1/2

The best way to describe this one is cute. It was cute. It didn't make me feel any kind of way but it was entertaining and easy to read. No big fights or misunderstandings, just boy meets boy, they fall in love, have lots of sex, get separated, end up together. That's about it.

[*book:Written on My Heart|41509635]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 26 - COMPLETION
#111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover

Jon's Spooky Corpse Conundrum

Pages: 247
Qualifies: No person on the cover
Read: 11 Nov
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
Love this book. There's not only a great mystery, but a wonderful development in MC Jon's relationships. Its heartwarming to see some resolutions for him. And the secondary characters continue to develop :)

Narrated by Lloyd Thomas - 5 stars

[*book:Jon's Spooky Corpse Conundrum|50886329]

[Lisa]

Task 26
Completion post book 2


173 pages
date read: 11/11/21
4 stars

An unusual book. It was based on the story of Puss in Boots, which I have no knowledge of so it was an adventure. I love stories which have snarky cats who are cats and not shifters and although Dub wasn't snarky I did love him and was a bit upset when he became Alastair in the end.


[*book:The Cat Returns to Adderly|59063426]

[Lisa]

Psst, just in case you are wondering, I read book 2 first as I had a book 1 question pending.

[Donna]

COMPLETION POST: Task 26
111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover.

Book 2:
Just Sign Here by Cara Dee
202 pgs/GR
Finished: 11/11 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:
I really don't know where to start... there were many things right with this story and not really anything wrong with this story... but, there were things missing from this story!

Like, for instance, conversations! Edward and Peyton talked and talked and talked... but they never seemed to discuss the important issues. It was like everything was just "assumed" which never turns out well in real life... grrr

I did like the story, but as I said, it just felt like it was constantly missing something! *headdesk* :(

[ book:Just Sign Here|54545158]

[Shannon]

Task 26 Completion Post (Book 2)
111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover.


Dearest Milton James by NR Walker
Pages: 193
Qualification: No person on cover
Read: 11/11/21
Rating: ★★★★★

I've got to give this one all the stars. It was so freaking sweet and had the correct amount of snark and verbal sparring and humor. Just loved Malachi and his mouth, the things he would spew...just hilarious. At the heart of the story were the letters and finding the author to return them. The entire cast of characters was fabulous. Just a fun, amazing read.

[*book:Dearest Milton James|58851852]

[Lisa]

Finished by book. Will write it up first thing tomorrow

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 26 - COMPLETION
#111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover

Book 2:
Jon's Boom Shaka Laka Problem

Pages: 238
Qualifies: No person on the cover
Read: 11 Nov
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Not quite as good as the previous book with all the new family connections but still a great instalment in the series. Quite a few characters that may pop back up regularly. And of course a very happy ending!

Narrated by Lloyd Thomas - 5 stars

[*book:Jon's Boom Shaka Laka Problem|56125011]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 26 - COMPLETION Summary
#111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover

1. Donna - The Cat Returns to Adderly - Completion 690
2. Shannon - Written on My Heart - Completion 690
3. Jane - Jon's Spooky Corpse Conundrum - Completion 692
4. LIsa - The Cat Returns to Adderly - Completion 693
5. Donna - Just Sign Here - Completion 695
6. Shannon - Dearest Milton James - Completion 696
7. Jane - Jon's Boom Shaka Laka Problem - Completion 698
8. Lisa - The Hidden Law - Completion 700

[Lisa]

Task 26
Conpletion Post book 1

The Hidden Law
232 pages
- no people on cover
date read: 11/11/21
4 stars

Henry gets involved with defending the man accused of killing a California senator whilst watching his relationship with Josh disintegrate.
A good mystery although I did kinda guess who was the killer.

[*book:The Hidden Law|19096830]