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

[Donna]

Why didn't I know that Poppy Dennison and Macy Blake were the same person? *headdesk* ;p

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 8 - 49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task.

As a team select a month and year, then each teammate reads a book initially published in that month and year. Make sure you use the initial publication date. If there is a date at the top of the editions page, use it. Otherwise, I will be looking for the earliest dated English language edition regardless of format for the qualification. Please include the selected month/year combo in your completion posts.

[Donna]

MountainKat wrote: "Here is your next task!

Task 8 - 49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task.

As a team select a month and year, then each teammate re..."

March 2021? Yes?

[Shannon]

That's what's listed and fine by me!

[Shannon]

Task 8 Selection Post
49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task. March 2021


My Best Friend's Brother by KC Wells
Pages: 166
Qualification: Published March 26, 2021

[Donna]

Task 8: Selection Post
49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task. March 2021

Purgatory Playhouse by E.J. Russell
185 pgs/GR
Published: March 25th, 2021

[ book:Purgatory Playhouse|57320862]

I'm on a Halloween role... LOL!!!

[Lisa]

Task 8 Selection Post
Book published in March 2021

My Best Friend's Brother
166 pages
Published 26th March 2021

[*book:My Best Friend's Brother|57209563]

[Donna]

Lisa wrote: "Task 8 Selection Post
Book published in March 2021

My Best Friend's Brother
166 pages
Published 26th March 2021

[*book:My Best Friend's Brother|57209563]"

I almost picked this one... I wished I had... *headdesk* ;p

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Donna wrote: "Why didn't I know that Poppy Dennison and Macy Blake were the same person? *headdesk* ;p"

Haha - I only found out about a month ago :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Can I just type 'see above'? I think this was one of the books I had selected for this task 😂

***edit***

I also have another Vino & Veritas book, Sink or Swim, Bossy and The Quiet House...

Now I have to think about it!!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 8 - Selection
#49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. March 2021

My Best Friend's Brother
Pages: 166
Qualifies: Published 26th March 2021

[*book:My Best Friend's Brother|57209563]

(Blow it - joining in the fun ;)

[Donna]

Task 8: Completion Post
49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task. March 2021

Purgatory Playhouse by E.J. Russell
185 pgs/GR
Published: March 25th, 2021
Finished: 10/5/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:
I thought this was going to be a Halloween story... boy, was I wrong! ;p

OMG... my head felt like it was going to explode trying to keep all of that Greek mythology stuff straight... yeah, I'm not what you would call a student of any kind of mythology... grrr

But, I pushed through by giving everyone a modern nickname and the book took on a whole new life! *grin*

There was a wonderful cast of side characters, and I thought TD and Lonnie were just great for each other. I loved the fact that TD's need to right wrongs actually brought them together! HEA achieved... exit Stage Left! LOL!!!

[ book:Purgatory Playhouse|57320862]

[Shannon]

Task 8 Completion Post
49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task. March 2021


My Best Friend's Brother by KC Wells
Pages: 166
Qualification: Published March 26, 2021
Read: 10/5/21
Rating: ★★★ 1/2

This was a super easy read but with that title I was expecting some maybe virgin, hot, smoky sexy times but this was just a sweet story. No angst, no drama, some boring sex, a great family...blah blah. Cute story but I won't remember it tomorrow.

[*bookcover:My Best Friend's Brother|57209563]

[Donna]

Shannon wrote: "Task 8 Completion Post
49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task. March 2021


[book:My B..."

At least you didn't have to try to keep track of all of those dang Greek Mythology gods, spouses, kids, cousins, aunts, uncles, sisters... the list was endless! UGH!!!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 8 - COMPLETION
#49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. March 2021

My Best Friend's Brother
Pages: 166
Qualifies: Published 26th March 2021
Read: 6 October
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I enjoyed this. I agree with Shannon that nothing extraordinary happened; nothing that jumped out. But it was an easy way to spend the afternoon and I really enjoyed the characters. (view spoiler)[Whilst there was a bit of 'oh, no I can't' for a while, they then just went 'well, why the hell not?' which was exactly how it should be ;) (hide spoiler)]

Narrated by John Solo. Not my fav mm narrator by any stretch, but still pretty easy to listen to.

[*book:My Best Friend's Brother|57209563]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

COMPLETION summary
Task 8: #Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. March 2021.

1. Donna - Purgatory Playhouse | Completion 262
2. Shannon - My Best Friend's Brother | Completion 263
3. Jane - My Best Friend's Brother | Completion 265
4. Lisa - My Best Friend's Brother | Completion 269

**updated**

[Lisa]

Ill be done during my lunch break (1.5 hrs time) and then Ill pist in the other thread

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I'm off to bed :) I'm sure Lisa will post her completion before I'm up again!

***edit***

Snap!! posted at the same time :) I'll tidy up in the morning...

[Lisa]

Task 8 Completion Post
Book published in March 2021

My Best Friend's Brother
166 pages
Published 26th March 2021
Date read: 10/6/21
4 stars

a quick easy read. No angst but a story that you know how it was going to end and the run up to the get together.

[*book:My Best Friend's Brother|57209563]

[Lisa]

Ive posted the completion in the thread but Jane can you change message 268 to 269 for my completion post.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I've checked now and you will get your task in the morning. 📚

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here you go!

Task 9 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.

You can find the number of ratings on the main book page under the title. Remember you are looking for ratings, no reviews. Please include the number of ratings as your qualifier in your completion posts.

[Lisa]

Task 9 Selection Post

Fire and Water
200 pages

How it qualifies: 2730 ratings

[*book:Fire and Water|30820161]

[Shannon]

Task 9 Selection Post
32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.


Unnatural by Alessandra Hazard
Pages: 208
Qualification: Has 3819 Ratings

[*book:Unnatural|58295162]

[Donna]

Task 9: SELECTION POST
32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.

1st Book:
Forget Me Not by Brooke Blaine
165 pgs/GR
2631 Ratings/GR

[ bookcover:Forget Me Not|38486717]

2nd Book:
Remember Me When by Brooke Blaine
162 pgs/GR
2517 Ratings/GR

[ bookcover:Remember Me When|38769481]

[Lisa]

Good choice, Donna

[Shannon]

Lisa wrote: "Good choice, Donna"

I agree and since you have to read the second book right away, it totally works!!

[Donna]

Shannon wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Good choice, Donna"

I agree and since you have to read the second book right away, it totally works!!"

I love it when a plan comes together! LOL!!!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 9 - Selection
#32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.

Sweet as Honey
Pages: 319
Qualifies: 2,551 ratings

[*book:Sweet as Honey|56714714]

[Donna]

Task 9: COMPLETION POST
32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.

1st Book:
Forget Me Not by Brooke Blaine
165 pgs/GR
2631 Ratings/GR
Finished: 10/7 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:
I was ready for the cliffhanger... I told myself it would be fine... I have the second book waiting in the wings... but those 3 last words? Yeah, killer... *sigh*

Now, let's go get that HEA!!! Starting Remember Me When...

[ bookcover:Forget Me Not|38486717]

[Shannon]

Task 9 Completion Post (Book 1)
32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.


Unnatural by Alessandra Hazard
Pages: 208
Qualification: Has 3819 Ratings
Read: 10/7/21
Rating: ★★★★

That read amazingly fast because I was so caught up in the story, I suppose. This book takes place in the same world as the Calluvia books so I was familiar with it. Prince Haydn has to marry a senator to keep peace and Royce is picked for him. Haydn is supposedly an alpha and Royce an omega. Only Royce is also an alpha which shouldn't work but really, really does. Loved how growly and possessive Royce was of Haydn and loved their constant need for each other. I do wish the sexy times had started earlier in the book so we could have more of that hotness. Thank god the next book is out because I have to know what happens to Devlin!!

[*book:Unnatural|58295162]

[Shannon]

Task 9 Selection Post (Book 2)
32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.


Feral by Alessandra Hazard
Pages: 238
Qualification: Has 2760 Ratings

[*book:Feral|54645745]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

🙄 I'm updating audiobook software on my iphone and it is taking FOREVER!! currently at 2.5 hours...

(Not helped by me ducking in and out and then having to click a button - but I thought it would be a 15 min process!!)

[Donna]

Jane (PS) wrote: "🙄 I'm updating audiobook software on my iphone and it is taking FOREVER!! currently at 2.5 hours...

(Not helped by me ducking in and out and then having to click a button - but I thought it would ..."

Poor thing... *hugs*

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Finally finished 😅 ...Now to start my book!

[Donna]

Task 9: COMPLETION POST
32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.

Remember Me When by Brooke Blaine
162 pgs/GR
2517 Ratings/GR
Finished: 10/7/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:
There were so many things I loved about this story. The heartbreak, the joy, the friendship, the humor, the support of family even when things were bad and confusing... yeah, there was a lot of good in this story!

And, don't worry... I got my HEA... eventually! *grin*

[ bookcover:Remember Me When|38769481]

[Shannon]

Task 9 Completion Post (Book 2)
32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.


Feral by Alessandra Hazard
Pages: 238
Qualification: Has 2760 Ratings
Read: 10/7/21
Rating: ★★★★

Yes! That was just as good as I was hoping. I can't even explain the story line, it would take too long but it was wonderful. Mistaken identities which I wish were discovered sooner, Alpha - Omega sex, which I wish there was more of, truths revealed and the next story just waiting to be read. I wish it were released, I'll forget everything by then, dammit!!

[*book:Feral|54645745]

[Lisa]

Task 9 Completion Post

Fire and Water
200 pages
Date read: 10/8/21
4 stars
How it qualifies: 2730 ratings

I liked Red and Terry together but the James' mystery was like a big arrow pointing at the bad guy. I will probably continue with the series

[*book:Fire and Water|30820161]

[Lisa]

Donna, look whats available for pre-order. If you pre-order?

https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Sea-Pando...

[Donna]

Lisa wrote: "Donna, look whats available for pre-order. If you pre-order?

https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Sea-Pando......"

Thanks! Now to clear my calendar for October 22nd! *grin*

Why is this NOT on GR yet? grrr

[Donna]

Hey, how many pages is 3822 kb?

[Lisa]

Donna wrote: "Hey, how many pages is 3822 kb?"

What book is it! Does it have a count on amazon

[Donna]

Lisa wrote: "Donna wrote: "Hey, how many pages is 3822 kb?"

What book is it! Does it have a count on amazon"

That is the count on Amazon... not sure how to convert it... couldn't find it on Google... grrr

I can't find the book now... grr

[Donna]

Found it!!!

The Unicorn Union by Hawke Oakley

[Lisa]

Its a pain that alot of books now dont have page counts. Hopefully, a count will get added eventually.

[Donna]

Lisa wrote: "Its a pain that alot of books now dont have page counts. Hopefully, a count will get added eventually."

Yep... probably a lot of great books that we can't use for challenges because of that... grrr

[Shannon]

I can add a page count if I have access to the book. I have to put into Calibre and use a page count add-on. The Unicorn one is only 84 pages.

[Donna]

Shannon wrote: "I can add a page count if I have access to the book. I have to put into Calibre and use a page count add-on. The Unicorn one is only 84 pages."

*smacks head* I didn't even think to us my Calibre... *headdesk* LOL!!!

Thanks!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 9 - COMPLETION
#32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.

Sweet as Honey
Pages: 319
Qualifies: 2,551 ratings
Read: 8 October
Ratings: 5 stars
Review:
I wasn't sure how much I'd enjoy this for some reason - the precis wasn't one that really pulled me in. However I loved it! The characters were very interesting and the events were convoluted for all that I felt I knew the culprit. Lots of life realisations and love!

Narrated by Michael Dean. Excellent.

[*book:Sweet as Honey|56714714]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

COMPLETION summary
Task 9: #32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.

1. Donna - Forget Me Not - Completion 280
2. Shannon - Unnatural - Completion 281
3. Donna - Remember Me When - Completion 286
4. Shannon - Feral - Completion 287
5. Lisa - Fire and Water - Completion 288
6. Jane - Sweet as Honey - Completion 299