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TART Challenge - Round 4 - The Loitering Layabouts (6)
Task 29 - COMPLETION (book 2)#Last task - Read books with more than one person on the cover.
Don't Let Go
Pages: 178
Qualifies: 2 people on the cover
Read: 17 Nov
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
This didn't grab me as much as I had hoped. I found the story just very expected and without any new ideas; a little ho-hum. Music star needs a break (and goes about it very clumsily) vs a rodeo star taking a break to reassess life...
Narrated by Jeff Gelder - a solid performance
[*book:Don't Let Go|41024171]
Task 29 - Completion Post - book 2More than 1 person on cover
My Ghost Roommate - Who Helps Me Get The Guy
161 pages
Date read: 11/16/21
4 stars
How it qualifies: more than 1 person on cover
Cute story of a guy living with a ghost who gives him lots of confidence in both looking for a job and for a relationship.
Task 29 - Completion Post - book 3More than 1 person on cover
Hollywood Kisses & Christmas Wishes
154 pages
date read: 11/17/21
4 stars
How it qualifies: more than 1 person on cover
I really enjoyed this book. Loved Tristan and Reese together. Tristan ends up in Nebraska following plane problems and stays in a small town where nobody knows him. He meets Reese, the local hairdresser and a relationship ensues, until he is discovered and then flees back to LA.
However, love does win out in the end.
Task 29 - Completion Post - Book 4More than 1 person on the cover
Dear Santa
171 pages
Date read: 11/17/21
4 stars
How it qualifies: more than 1 person on cover
Dave takes his son to see Santa where he asks Santa fir a new boyfriend for his father. Luckily Santa is Jeff, a single gay guy who meets Dave afterwards whilst waiting for lunch. A friendship ensues and Dave and Jeff begin dating. A sweet book with little angst and for once a kid who wasn't annoying.
Task 29 - Completion Post - Book 5More than 1 person on the cover
Pretty Poison
153 pages
date read: 11/17/21
4 stars
How it qualifies: more than 1 person on cover
Noah, an injured shifter is rescued by the packs Alpha and taken as a mate. He was being treated by humans but the Alpha takes over the care with traditional shifter remedies.
An enjoyable tale.
Task 29 - Completion Post - Book 6More than 1 person on the cover
Love You Senseless
164 pages
date read: 11/17/21
3 stars
How it qualifies: more than 1 person on cover
An ok read, dint really connect with either MC. Good set of secondary characters and looking forward to reading more in the series.
LAST TASK: COMPLETION POSTBook 3:
The Christmas Oaks by V.L. Locey167 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Two people on the cover.
Finished: 11/16 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
It would appear that this is my first book by this author and, well, they certainly like to talk about the weather and animals! *grin*
Bryan starts the story with a shock... then he meets up again with Parson, a friend from high school, and gets his next shock... then his third shock comes... NO, there are way too many moments of shock in Bryan's life to list them all... just read the book! Aesop will make it worth your while! LOL!!!
LAST TASK: COMPLETION POSTBook 4:
The Christmas Pundit by V.L. Locey174 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Two people on the cover.
Finished: 11/17 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
Considering that I was a conservative Democrat until about five years ago, I really enjoyed the political aspects of this story. My heart would have broken for Gideon except he didn't want my pity or Evan's pity. He chose to be the man that he was and had worked hard to be in the place that he was. And he was ready to go after the man he has wanted practically his whole life!
Evan was so NOT oatmeal, once you really got to know him! *grin*
LAST TASK: COMPLETION POSTBook 5:
Bears in the Woods by K.C. Wells
160 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Three people on the cover.
Finished: 11/17 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
I'll be honest, I don't read many poly books with established couples because I have "cheating" issues... as in NEVER cheat! But, if a story is well written, and it feels like the "throuple" is meant to be... that the 3rd completes the family, then I am all for that! *grin*
Don't get me wrong, I am a "live and let live" kind of gal, but I just don't enjoy reading about when someone cheats. That is on me and I try to be VERY careful to stay away from it.
Anyways, about the story... 3 bears, or more like 2 bears and a cub would describe this best! Julian and Michael have had what I would call an adventurous relationship and have learned to be more careful about who they want. And they wanted Jim! I liked the dynamics that we got when the three of them were together. What I didn't like so much was the ending... but, hey... you can't have everything!
LAST TASK: COMPLETION POSTBook 6:
A Special Kind of Perfect by H.M. Wolfe
177 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Two people on the cover.
Finished: 11/17 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
I did not know that this was a spin-off from a different series... I do now, though!
This was an extremely intense book for me to be reading so late at night... early in the morning? Yeah, Peyton and Ezra (love those names and the cover, BTW) just broke my heart, but slowly, as the story progresses (grab the tissues!) we find hope. I don't want to say too much, but I will definitely be going back and reading the Dragon's House series! *grin*
LAST TASK: COMPLETION POSTBook 7:
Pieces of You by N.R. Walker
185 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Two people on the cover.
Finished: 11/17 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
OK, I did a read-a-thon of this series today and so I am only going to post a review here with the first book because I fear I will accidentally let something slip and I would hate to do that!
Let me start by saying "grab those tissues" and that this author has proven time after time to be the kind of author that I can count on to give me what I need when I am reading! And this series was NO exception.
Justin and Dallas went straight to the top of my "Favorite MCs" list for this year and IF I did re-reads? I would read this series over and over and over... *sigh*
LAST TASK: COMPLETION POSTBook 8:
Pieces of Me by N.R. Walker
196 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Two people on the cover.
Finished: 11/17 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tissues! I needed MORE tissues... :'(
LAST TASK: COMPLETION POSTBook 9:
Pieces of Us by N.R. Walker
189 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Two people on the cover.
Finished: 11/17 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I wasn't ready for it to end... but what an ending! *grabs another tissue!*
OK, I am running on about 3 hours of sleep... but I am going to start another book. I will post it in a few hours... if I don't fall asleep! *headdesk* ;p
Last Task Completion Post (Book 3)Read books with more than one person on the cover.
Pieces of You by NR Walker
Pages: 185
Qualification: Two Men on Cover
Read: 11/16/21
Rating: ★★★★★
So great, so heartbreaking. We meet Dallas and Justin and get a brief glimpse into their life only to have a terrible accident steal everything from Justin and in turn Dallas. So much crying in this one, for me and Dallas. Lovely way to end this part of the series. On to the next one right away!
Last Task Completion Post (Book 4)Read books with more than one person on the cover.
Pieces of Me by NR Walker
Pages: 196
Qualification: Two Men on Cover
Read: 11/16/21
Rating: ★★★★
This is the second book in the story and continues right where book one left off. Just the guys learning their new normal and figuring out how to make it all work with a whole lot of love.
Last Task Completion Post (Book 5)Read books with more than one person on the cover.
Pieces of Us by NR Walker
Pages: 189
Qualification: Two Men on Cover
Read: 11/16/21
Rating: ★★★★
The conclusion of their story was just as sweet and the first two. A huge, scary setback occurred but they made it through. Loved this series and these two men were just everything.
Last Task Completion Post (Book 6)Read books with more than one person on the cover.
Bears in the Woods by KC Wells
Pages: 160
Qualification: Three Men on Cover
Read: 11/16/21
Rating: ★★★★
Menages are tricky for me but this one was really good. An established couple find themselves attracted to a man they're renting a cabin to and after some bonding they get freaky. And the freaky is hot! No angst, just a sexy, love story.
Last Task Completion Post (Book 7)Read books with more than one person on the cover.
Saving Jason by KC Wells
Pages: 152
Qualifies: Two Men on Cover
Read: 11/17/21
Rating: ★★★
Nice holiday May-December romance with both points for a virgin MC. The age difference didn't seem to be much of an issue. A bit on the insta-love story but a nice read for a fluffy holiday feel-good couple of hours.
Last Task Completion Post (Book 8)Read books with more than one person on the cover.
Of Love and Corn Dogs by Parker Williams
Pages: 168
Qualification: Two Men on Cover
Read: 11/17/21
Rating: ★★★
Really nice Cinderfella story about a rich guy who lost his husband and a younger waiter with not a whole lot to his name. Loved their dates and their getting to know you phase. Darwin got to do things he'd never done and Ricky was just what he needed. A bit of conflict over the money issue but great supporting characters. Cute little story.
Last Task Completion Post (Book 9)Read books with more than one person on the cover.
Dear Santa by KC Wells
Pages: 171
Qualification: Two Men and Chris on the Cover
Read: 11/17/21
Rating: ★★★
Boy did Chris luck out that the Santa he told his wish to was not only a hot guy but a gay hot guy. What are the odds? Ha, that said this was a sweet Christmas story. Not a lot of heat but a whole lot of "awwww". Believable? Not so much but it's all about Christmas miracles, yes?
Last Task Completion Post (Book 10)Read books with more than one person on the cover.
Earning His Trust by Shea Balik
Pages: 158
Qualification: Two Men on Cover
Read: 11/17/21
Rating: ★★
My rating is due to the fact that I've recently read great books and starting a Siren series in the middle is bound to make it almost intolerable. My bad. Yes, Iniko had issues from his past treatment but being honest is not the same thing as being plain ole mean. I never warmed up to him. Shifter-Mate siren romance thing with people I didn't have a clue about. Not a good combo.
Task 29 - COMPLETION (book 3)#Last task - Read books with more than one person on the cover.
Saving Silas
Pages: 177
Qualifies: 2 people on the cover
Read: 17 Nov
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review:
I'm a massive sucker for a good saviour story, and this fits the bill 100%! Love that! Its short and sweet - with an evil background for MC Silas into which MC Gael steps in and up.
Narrated by Derrick McClain - excellent :)
[*book:Saving Silas|28490253]
Task 29 - COMPLETION (book 4)#Last task - Read books with more than one person on the cover.
The Solstice Prince
Pages: 184
Qualifies: 2 people on the cover
Read: 17 Nov
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
A fantasy rescue-style story to back up the last one ;) Although this one didn't have a direct rescue. This was more a coming of age (and out of chains) for MC Jamie Buchanan. MC Prince Maxim was exactly the right blend of patience, persistence and gentleness for Jamie.
Narrated by Joel Leslie - so good with those varied accents :)
[*book:The Solstice Prince|36650813]
2.5 hours left. Hoping to finish my current book and then I'll just have to see what time is left :) I'm going to be driving!
Task 29 - COMPLETION (book 5)#Last task - Read books with more than one person on the cover.
Texas Family
Pages: 162
Qualifies: 6 people on the cover
Read: 17 Nov
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
Love this series - it just feels very homey and intimate. A really good view into the lives of MCs Jack and Riley, and their extended family (real and chosen)... Friction, love, celebration, emergencies, opportunities and most importantly new life.
Narrated by Sean Crisden - he reads this series really well :)
[*book:Texas Family|18907692]
Ok - that's me for this round. i wont have time to finish another book...Good luck everyone!
Last Task Completion Post (Book 11)Read books with more than one person on the cover.
The Bond-Cut Omega by Amy Bellows
Pages: 168
Qualification: Two Men on Cover
Read: 11/17/21
Rating: ★★★
Cute alpha omega story. Gabe is an omega who was a sex worker as a teenager so had his scent gland cut and can no longer bond. Marcus is his bff and the guy he's been in love with forever. Marcus gets too close during a heat and ....pregnancy. Fun little story until we get to the part where they name their daughter Gull. Gull! What the hell?
LAST TASK: COMPLETION POSTBook 10
Picking Up the Pieces by Annabella Michaels
169 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Two people on the cover.
Finished: 11/17 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
Oh, my... that Last Radio Call at the gravesite destroyed me...
I wasn't expecting this much emotion and Real Life from this book, but I sure got it!
Stick a fork in me... I'm done! *headdesk* LOL!!!
Well, another round is over. Thanks for a great time.Now we wait....lol
Ladies, we knew we likely wouldn't beat you with numbers but we weren't going down without a fight!We didn't expect to be in the final two for sure, but I hope we made you work a little bit!!!
If we were going by page count for this last round, you guys would have creamed us. Queens of the shorties over here!!
So much stress! So many tissues! So many dang books! LOL!!!
Shannon wrote: "If we were going by page count for this last round, you guys would have creamed us. Queens of the shorties over here!!"It is going to be weird reading a book with 200 or 300 pages! *snort* LOL!!!
Like a real book that doesn't suck. I'm so excited!! For tomorrow of course. It's all YouTube tonight. I've got shiz to catch up on!
Shannon wrote: "Like a real book that doesn't suck. I'm so excited!! For tomorrow of course. It's all YouTube tonight. I've got shiz to catch up on!"I was surprised that I managed to find a couple of 5-star reads besides the 3 Walker books!
Well done Loitering Layabouts on the number of books you read for this last task! We started off playing just for fun and then when Kat said we were level we had to try and give it a shot!I’m surviving on about 5 hours sleep over the last 48 hours which was a fun idea then but not so much as I’m getting ready for work this morning.😂
I’m looking forward to some good and longer books after reading some rubbish yesterday.
Finally stopped driving to get dinner - still another 2 hours on my journey though!Kat needs to do her check but thanks teamies (and team 3) for another fun round!! So great playing with all of you!
I can't decide on my next book. To start tomorrow, of course but still, it shouldn't be this hard!!
Lol - I was thinking along the same lines! How do I pick my next book????
Congratulations on the reading sprint. I think during the weekend, I will check your short books for other challenges and maybe the following Amazing Race.
Shannon wrote: "I can't decide on my next book. To start tomorrow, of course but still, it shouldn't be this hard!!"I have like 5 books waiting, I think they are all Christmas books, so I don't have that problem yet... but, the New Year? Yeah, where will I start? *headdesk* ;p
Lisa wrote: "Know what my next book is:
"I got that this morning! hehehe
Donna wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Know what my next book is:"I got that this morning! hehehe"
You are late...lol. It released yesterday
MK is starting to post the results. She is starting with Team 1, so dont know if its teams in numerical order or in the order they finished.
Lisa wrote: "MK is starting to post the results. She is starting with Team 1, so dont know if its teams in numerical order or in the order they finished."*BIG sigh*
Congrats on another year being 1st place! I saw the other team was giving you guys a run for your money….You really had to work for it, and it paid off. Oohoo! 🥳
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Jared by RJ Scott & Meredith Russell
Pages: 154
Qualification: Two Men and a Child on Cover
Read: 11/16/21
Rating: ★★★
This was just okay for me. Sweet romance but nothing memorable. I think the best part of the story may be Luka and kids aren't usually my fav part. That's saying something, I guess. Cute book, no angst and kind of rushed.