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

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

About 2 hours left... 🧐 Silly me picking the near-longest book on my reading list 😆

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 4 - COMPLETION
#16. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as children.

Abel's Omega
Pages: 360
Qualifies: tagged 'children' x5
https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
Read: 29 September
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I enjoyed this - full of story telling and different issues. The MCs and their various secondary characters are caring, diverse and interesting. I'll be looking for the next book in this series when I'm ready to read another alpha/omega story.

Narrated by Nick J Russo - always great.

[*book:Abel's Omega|30634908]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Completion Summary - Task 4
#16. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as children.

Shannon - Unguarded - msg 145 ~ 333pp
Lisa - All Kidding Aside - msg 147 ~ 264pp
Donna - The Virgin Manny - msg 150 ~ 179pp
Jane - Abel's Omega - msg 152 ~ 360pp

Total pages = 1,136

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Posted completion in the Q&A thread :)

[Lisa]

Jane do you want to add ttl # of pages in the compketion post?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "Jane do you want to add ttl # of pages in the compketion post?"

Good idea :) Whoops!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

You are on the list for a new task tomorrow! 😊

[Shannon]

Feel better Jane!!

I have to look and see if I've ever read a Macy Blake book at all! :/

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 5 - 11. Read 4 books in continuing series, one that has not been completely published.

To qualify for this task, the selected books need to be in series that are not completely published yet or are ongoing. So the second book in a trilogy where the third is coming out later this year would work or a book in a series such as In Death that is ongoing would also work. Please include in your completion post a link to the series page to show that the series is not completed yet, i.e. expected future publication date on a later book or description as a trilogy with only two books listed.

[Donna]

SELECTION POST: Task 5

#11. Read 4 books in continuing series, one that has not been completely published.

Unhappy Medium The Bisbee Bachelor's Club #3 by K. Sterling
181 pgs/GR
How it qualifies: Heart & Soulless The Bisbee Bachelor's Club #7 is due to be published 10/21/21

[*book:Unhappy Medium|57283210]

[Shannon]

Task 5 - Selection Post
11. Read 4 books in continuing series, one that has not been completely published.


Just a Bit Bossy by Alessandra Hazard
Pages: 315
Qualification: Book 13 Listed but not published.

[*book:Just a Bit Bossy|56238428]

[Donna]

Shannon wrote: "Task 5 - Selection Post
11. Read 4 books in continuing series, one that has not been completely published.


Just a Bit Bossy by Alessandra Haza..."

Why haven't I ever started this series? Seriously, WHY? LOL!!!

[Lisa]

Donna, Ive asked for book 7 in your series to be added to the series page. MK did want it on the series page. I have asked if we can use it. Dont want you to read it if it doesnt count.

Im going with Shannons series

[Lisa]

Task 5
Selection Post
Just a Bit Unhealthy
193 pages

Qualification: book 13 Just a Bit Heartless due 2022
https://www.goodreads.com/series/1404...

[Shannon]

Donna wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Task 5 - Selection Post
11. Read 4 books in continuing series, one that has not been completely published.


Just a Bit Bossy by..."

I don't know. Do you have an aversion to hot, sexy books? The first one has some girly bits but I don't think any of the others do.

[Donna]

Shannon wrote: "Donna wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Task 5 - Selection Post
11. Read 4 books in continuing series, one that has not been completely published.


[book:Just a Bit Boss..."

So many books, never enough time... *headdesk* LOL!!!

I usually skim the girly bits, even in an M/F book! ;p

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hells bells - this is harder than I thought! Especially for audio...

***phew***
Found one! (Good old Josh Lanyon!)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 5 - Selection
11. Read 4 books in continuing series, one that has not been completely published.

I Buried a Witch
Pages: 230
Qualifies: Bedknobs and Broomsticks Book 4 due out in 2022

[*book:I Buried a Witch|52238878]

[Shannon]

Task 5 - Completion Post
11. Read 4 books in continuing series, one that has not been completely published.


Just a Bit Bossy by Alessandra Hazard
Pages: 315
Qualification: Book 13 Listed but not published.
Read: 9/29/21
Rating: ★★★★

Never in a million years do I think this could happen, I mean maybe but probably not. That said, once my reality was suspended, I loved the dynamic between these two. Yes, Raffaele was a giant d-bag but most of her MCs in this series are. And Nate. What in the hell? Anyways, I still loved it and if that makes me all sick and twisted, I'll take it!!

[*book:Just a Bit Bossy|56238428]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 5 - COMPLETION
11. Read 4 books in continuing series, one that has not been completely published.

I Buried a Witch
Pages: 230
Qualifies: Bedknobs and Broomsticks Book 4 due out in 2022
Read: 29 September
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review:
So far, I love this series. The MCs (Cosmo and John) have great friction; such a quick courtship naturally provides plenty of issues that need ongoing resolution. Whilst this book's mystery is solved, there's plenty more going on in the background to keep me picking up the next story to learn more of this universe, Cos' family and friends.

I have book 3 lined up but I wanted to reread this book as it had been a while and I'd forgotten some parts of it. And now I'm ready for the next instalment.

Narration: Kale Williams - 5 stars

[*book:I Buried a Witch|52238878]

[Lisa]

Urgh! My book is set in London so would qualify for
PtP but there is nothing in the precis for setting.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "Urgh! My book is set in London so would qualify for
PtP but there is nothing in the precis for setting."

No tags or lists? Eg London, UK, Britain etc...

[Lisa]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Urgh! My book is set in London so would qualify for
PtP but there is nothing in the precis for setting."

No tags or lists? Eg London, UK, Britain etc..."

Defo no tags. Ill check the lists later. If not, Ill pick a book today for PtP

[Lisa]

Task 5
Completion Post
Just a Bit Unhealthy
193 pages
Date read: 9/30/21
3 stars
Wasn't too impressed with this book. I usually love GFY but this just didnt do it for me. I thought Jared was too soft and let Gabe walk all over him.

Qualification: book 13 Just a Bit Heartless due 2022
https://www.goodreads.com/series/1404...

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Urgh! My book is set in London so would qualify for
PtP but there is nothing in the precis for setting."

No tags or lists? Eg London, UK, Britain etc..."

Defo no t..."

Found one on page 2: https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
Setting - UK

[Lisa]

Thanks Jane. I obviously didnt see past page 1 of the tags. Ill do it later.

[Donna]

WOW, you guys have been busy while I was sleeping...

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Donna wrote: "WOW, you guys have been busy while I was sleeping..."

Well, you need the sleep, so just as well :)

[Donna]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Donna wrote: "WOW, you guys have been busy while I was sleeping..."

Well, you need the sleep, so just as well :)"

No headache this morning, so far, so good! *fingers crossed*

I Will get my COMPLETION POST here in just a few... my sister won't quit texting me, (it is like 6:00 in the morning, and she is the one that has to go to work, NOT me!) love her heart! LOL!!!

[Donna]

Sorry, guys! I think I dozed off... *headdesk* ;p

[Donna]

COMPLETION POST: Task 5

#11. Read 4 books in continuing series, one that has not been completely published.

Unhappy Medium The Bisbee Bachelor's Club #3 by K. Sterling
181 pgs/GR Finished: 9/30/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
How it qualifies: Heart & Soulless The Bisbee Bachelor's Club #7 is due to be published 10/21/21

Review:
The only thing I didn't like about this book was the cover! ;p

I am thinking that this is going to be my favorite of the series... but, we shall see!

Noah and Kieran were inexplicably drawn to each other... although, Kieran might have fought against that pull a bit more than Noah, which didn't fight it at all! *grin*

True, both had issues that needed to be addressed, but Noah wasn't about to give up the one person that was meant for him... he just had to figure out how to get Kieran to take that first step... enter the skateboard diabolical stage left! ;p

There was a bit of a mystery, but overall it was a happy, happy, joy, joy read... which I didn't see coming! LOL!!!

[*book:Unhappy Medium|57283210]

[Lisa]

Completion Post
Task 5 - The Loitering Layabouts

Shannon - Message 169
Jane - Message 170
Lisa - Message 175
Donna - Message 181

posted in thread

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I've got you complete and will be back with your next task in the morning.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 6 - 37. Read 6 books set in the US.

Books selected for this task need to be set in the US. You can use the book details on the main page, title, precis, tags or lists as your qualification. Remember to let me know how you know your books qualify, I need to know where to look to confirm you books!

[Donna]

SELECTION POST: Task 6
37. Read 6 books set in the US.

Manny Get Your Guy by Amy Lane
187 pgs/GR
How it qualifies: California/Location is given on the main page.

[*book:Manny Get Your Guy|35432394]

Stand by Your Manny by Amy Lane
182 pgs/GR
How it qualifies: California/Location is given on the main page.

[*book:Stand by Your Manny|39924654]

[Lisa]

Selection post
Task 6 - Set in the US

Madison Square Murders
299 pages
How it qualifies: (from precis) Everett Larkin works for the Cold Case Squad: an elite—if understaffed and overworked—group of detectives who solve the forgotten deaths of New York City.

[*book:Madison Square Murders|58586693]

[Lisa]

Wow a really early call.
Couldn't you sleep MK?

[Donna]

Lisa wrote: "Selection post
Task 6 - Set in the US

Madison Square Murders
299 pages
How it qualifies: (from precis) Everett Larkin works for the Cold Case Squad: an elite—if understaffed and ov..."

Oh, shoot! I forgot about this one... grr
Will try to use it ASAP! *headdesk* ;p

[Shannon]

Task 6 Selection Post
37. Read 6 books set in the US.


Serve by Nora Phoenix
Pages: 368
Qualification: Setting is the White House, definitely in the US

[*book:Serve|56714722]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 6 - Selection
#37. Read 6 books set in the US.

Finn's Fantasy
Pages: 313
Qualifies: Series title - Maine Men

[*book:Finn's Fantasy|57380508]

[Donna]

COMPLETION POST: Task 6
37. Read 6 books set in the US.

Manny Get Your Guy by Amy Lane
187 pgs/GR Finished: 10/1/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
How it qualifies: California/Location is given on the main page.

Review:
Now, that's the way to write a "manny" story! Even though we got a lot of Brandon and Taylor time, what we really got was "family" time! Wonderful, accepting, family time! *sigh*

I know that not everyone can be blessed with a family like Mr. and Mrs. Robbins or Nica and Jacob were for Brandon and Taylor... but we can wish that they were.

This is a story that will bring tears to your eyes on occasion, but most of them will be tears of happiness!

Since this story worked so well for me, I am glad to be moving on to Stand by Your Manny!

[*book:Manny Get Your Guy|35432394]

[Shannon]

Task 6 Completion Post (Book 1)
37. Read 6 books set in the US.


Serve by Nora Phoenix
Pages: 368
Qualification: Setting is the White House, definitely in the US
Read: 10/1/21
Rating: ★★★★

This I was not expecting. We saw Milani eying up Denali in the last book but I didn't realize he would become an MC and this would be a menage. This one made me weepy, of course, and we still don't have a solution or conclusion to the bombings but we're getting there. That said, the sexy times between these three was smoking hot. Must read the next one ASAP.

[*book:Serve|56714722]

[Shannon]

Task 6 Selection Post (Book 2)
37. Read 6 books set in the US.


Goodnight by Kelly Fox
Pages: 233
Qualification: Setting Texas

[*book:Goodnight|58133255]

[Lisa]

Completion post
Task 6 - Set in the US

Madison Square Murders
299 pages
How it qualifies: (from precis) Everett Larkin works for the Cold Case Squad: an elite—if understaffed and overworked—group of detectives who solve the forgotten deaths of New York City.
Date read: 10/2/21
5 stars

Really enjoyed this. Larkin and Doyle make a great police partnership. Doyle seems to be able to balance Larkin out.
The story was interesting and seeing Larkin's process is something I hadn't experienced before.
It does end on a bit of a cliffy and I can't wait for book 2.

[*book:Madison Square Murders|58586693]

[Lisa]

Thanks Donna & Shannon for picking up the extra books.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "Thanks Donna & Shannon for picking up the extra books."

Thanks from me as well :)

Will finish my book in about 30 mins...

[Donna]

COMPLETION POST (Book 2): Task 6
37. Read 6 books set in the US.

Stand by Your Manny by Amy Lane
182 pgs/GR Finished: 10/2/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
How it qualifies: California/Location is given on the main page.

Review:
Wow, Ms. Amy Lane is on a roll here! This was page after page of pure perfection! Sammy and Cooper were two virgins meant to be a couple... talk about some interesting first-time experiences! It just takes overcoming a few real-life issues and slowly taking their time to build a love that will last a lifetime... then they live happily ever after! That is when they can squeeze in some alone-time in what is the wonderful, crazy, full of love Robbins-Lowell household!

Moving on to A Fool and His Manny...

[*book:Stand by Your Manny|39924654]

[Shannon]

Task 6 Completion Post (Book 2)
37. Read 6 books set in the US.


Goodnight by Kelly Fox
Pages: 233
Qualification: Setting Texas
Read: 10/2/21
Rating: ★★★★

Oh Sam. We finally get his book. He was rescued in one the other books from a different series and I loved him from the start. Poor boy. Anyways, he's now living next door to the farm that Trip and his father run and the escapades these two get in are completely entertaining. Not to mention the whole bi awakening hotness of the whole thing. Gimme. Love this author and all her stories and this one was no different. On to the next book in the series!!

[*book:Goodnight|58133255]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Well - I forgot to post, but now I can do the full Summary post! 😂

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 6 - COMPLETION
#37. Read 6 books set in the US.

Finn's Fantasy
Pages: 313
Qualifies: Series title - Maine Men
Read: 2 Oct
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
These are the easy sort of stories I enjoy doing my day to day jobs with - no real angst, a little friction (this time between MC and his son) and an HEA. I don't need to pay a lot of attention to characters and motives. (I like to save those books for my drives! ;)

Anyway, I will likely buy the next in the series.

Narrated by John Solo - 4 stars. I generally find him type-cast into Omega based books and have a little trouble adjusting when I hear his voice in a contemporary story. But it worked for this one - his voice was a little deeper I think?

[*book:Finn's Fantasy|57380508]