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Michaele wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Michaele wrote: "Completion Post - Week #2Option 1: Read a book with a well-dressed or brightly-dressed person/s on the cover. Not just jeans and a tee-shirt (or no shirt). Must..."
No - as Diane noted, editing is fine for this challenge :)
Outstanding:Michaele's selection for week 6 : this needs to be posted before I call the next task tomorrow
Darkness completions - weeks 5 (and 6)
Selection Post - Week #6Option 1: Read a book with a colorful (energetic) cover. The cover must have at least 5 separately identifiable colours from: White, Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Aqua, Green, Grey & Black.
Book:Gay on a Train
Page Count: 313
How it fits: Green, Black, Purple, Red, and Aqua
Gay on a Train
Michaele wrote: "Sorry, I was being indecisive."No worries - just didn't want you to roll into the next week :)
Completion Post - Week #6Option 1: Read a book with a colorful (energetic) cover. The cover must have at least 5 separately identifiable colours from: White, Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Aqua, Green, Grey & Black.
Book:Gay on a Train
Page Count: 313
How it fits: Green, Black, Purple, Red, and Aqua
Read: 5/12
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review: very sweet story about Lee's bisexual awakening. I like how smitten he was with Daniel. Would've been 5 stars if we got Daniel's perspective.
Gay on a Train
Copletion Post - Week #5Option 1 Read a book with a publication year ending in 2. That is, 2022 / 2012 / 2002 / 1992 etc.
Book: By Any Other Name
Pages: 301
Read 11.5.2022
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
How the book qualifies: Pub 1/3/2022
Enemies to Lovers/Publishing/Book about books/Slow burn romance. There is a lot. Our MC got promotion but need to get hold of there best publishing author who didn't got them book. Nobody know who taht author actually is or look. So it is kind of challenging for her but she end up finding him. She thought its her not him. Romance is slow peace and its good. Enemies to lover trope is kind of scratching on surface only. Its now true true enemies to lovers
Copletion Post - Week #6Option 2
Book: The Falcon and the Foe
Pages: 296
Read 12.5.2022
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
How the book qualifies:Read by Kari on 2/3/2022
Enemies to lovers/Grump-Sunshine/slow burn/single dads. I really like this book. Its about two dads who are oposite off each other. They both sworn off reletioship bc of there children. They don't see eye to eye at the beginning but after some time they finally started to undersand each other and even start to fall for each other.
Selection PostWeek #7
Option 2: Key date: 12 November 2021
Teammate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars,
Bookcover/link: Davo by N.R. Walker
Page number: 169 pgs
How the book qualifies: Read by Michaele on 5/2/22 & rated 4 stars
[*book:Davo|60676146]
Darkness wrote: "Copletion Post - Week #5Option 2
Book: The Falcon and the Foe
Pages: 296
Read 12.5.2022
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
How the book qualifies:Read by Kar..."
This was week 6 - please update the post :)
Selection Post - Week 7The Magpie Lord by K.J. Charles
#14 on https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
Selection Post - Week #7Option 1Read a book from one of the following lists:
Millionaire, Billionaire, King, Wealthy Man Billionaires, Millionaires, Tycoons and Other Utterly Rich Romance Heroes. MM Romance with a millionaire/billionaire and an everyman
Book: Hostile Takeover
Page Count: 304
How it fits: number 33 on MM Romance with a millionaire/billionaire and an everyman (there are a lot of books tied for 33)
[*book:Hostile Takeover|58229111]
Completion Post - Week #7Option 1Read a book from one of the following lists:
Millionaire, Billionaire, King, Wealthy Man Billionaires, Millionaires, Tycoons and Other Utterly Rich Romance Heroes. MM Romance with a millionaire/billionaire and an everyman
Book: Hostile Takeover
Page Count: 304
How it fits: number 33 on MM Romance with a millionaire/billionaire and an everyman (there are a lot of books tied for 33)
Read: 5/14
Rating 4 stars
Review:Overall I enjoyed the book. It seemed pretty different than the other Lucy Lennox books I've read - there were no wacky old ladies. This isn't a books I would have gravitated to on my own, I don't love enemies to lovers nor do I really care for "wall street" type books - like all the books with millionaire or billionaire in the title.
[*book:Hostile Takeover|58229111]
Selection Post - Week #7Option 2
Key date: 12 November 2021 - Teammate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Book: Following the Rules by Lane Hayes
Pages: 200
How the book qualifies: Read & rated 4 stars by Michaele on May 09, 2022
[*book:Following the Rules|57589040]
Completion Post - Week #7Option 2
Key date: 12 November 2021 - Teammate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Book: Following the Rules by Lane Hayes
Pages: 200
Rated: 3 stars
Read on: 5/16/22
Review: Topher and Simon are very different. Topher is an academic and Simon is a jock waiting to get back on the field. They meet through George, who is Topher’s best friend and Simon’s brother. The friends-to-lovers theme is very strong and happens quickly. I was especially surprised by Simon’s crush on Topher. Although both characters were adorable, I found Topher to be a bit awkward around Simon. I think I liked them better separately rather than together. The friends and secondary characters were quirky and fun. I prefer the Starting From series by this same author.
[*book:Following the Rules|57589040]
Completion PostWeek #7
Option 2: Key date: 12 November 2021 Teammate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars,
Bookcover/link: Davo by N.R. Walker
Finished 5/15
Stars: 4 stars
Review: I blinked and the story was over. I love getting lost in the outback through this authors stories. But I would have liked the book to be a little longer so I could have more of the land. Loved the camping trip!
[*book:Davo|60676146]
Completion Post - Week 7The Magpie Lord by K.J. Charles
#14 on https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
Kindle Edition, 210 pages
Published September 3rd 2013 by Samhain Publishing, Ltd
Reread 16 May 2022
Rating: still 5 stars
Review
Still magic. Loved everything about this book and can't wait to reread the rest of the series.
[*book:The Magpie Lord|18871842]
Hey guys, I will get this updated before next call, fingers crossed. I am dealing with a family emergency & it's been a long few days. Sorry I'm a bit behind.
Selection Post - Week #7Option 1 Read a book from one of the following lists:
Millionaire, Billionaire, King, Wealthy Man
Billionaires, Millionaires, Tycoons and Other Utterly Rich Romance Heroes.
MM Romance with a millionaire/billionaire and an everyman
Book: Make Me
Page number: 330
How the book qualifies : #1216 on Best falling in love with a millionaire/billionaire/king/wealthy man list
[*book:Make Me|33947732]
Okay we are updated. I'm not sure if I will be on for the next call. We are looking good, only 1 book outstanding. Hopefully I will be on for the next call.
Week 8Option 1
8. Some K-pop artists have suggested that the uncertainty and pressures of their jobs as entertainers may be detrimental to their mental health.
* Read a book with an MC who is either struggling with mental health or works in the medical industry (doctor, nurse, psychologist, etc)
Qualification must be via the precis, main page location, list or shelf.
Option 2
Key date: 19 November 2021
Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Option 3
Pass
Selection Post - Week 8Option 1
8. Some K-pop artists have suggested that the uncertainty and pressures of their jobs as entertainers may be detrimental to their mental health.
From Out in the Cold by L.A. Witt
1st Kindle edition 159 pages
#15 on this list Gay Romance Featuring MC with PTSD
I would like to use pass this week if its okey with you all.
Darkness wrote: "I would like to use pass this week if its okey with you all."Please make a "pass" selection post.
Completion Post - Week 8Option 1
8. Some K-pop artists have suggested that the uncertainty and pressures of their jobs as entertainers may be detrimental to their mental health.
From Out in the Cold by L.A. Witt[*book:From Out in the Cold|16247662]
1st Kindle edition 159 pages
#15 on this list Gay Romance Featuring MC with PTSD
Read 21 May 22
Rating 4 stars
The harsh reality of the effects of war and violence and how it affects those that partake in it and witness it, is laid bare in this novelette. Unfortunately for many, help and understanding are hard to find.
Liked that the MCs didn't miraculously get better.
Find it hard to understand how a parent can profess to love their child yet not even try to help or try to understand what their child needs and kick them out without any thought of how they are managing.
Thankfully Neil and Jeremy manage to help each other. Loved how Jeremy's parents saw the error of their ways and supported both men.
Selection Post - Week 8Option 1
8. Some K-pop artists have suggested that the uncertainty and pressures of their jobs as entertainers may be detrimental to their mental health.
Book: Alaska
Page Count: 183
How it fits: MPG Doctors
Selection PostWeek #8
Option 1: Read a book with an MC who is either struggling with mental health or works in the medical industry (doctor, nurse, psychologist, etc). Qualification must be via the precis, main page location, list or shelf.
Bookcover/link: Love, Like Water by Rowan Speedwell
Page number: 284 pgs
How the book qualifies: #26 from Gay Romance Featuring an MC Suffering from PTSD
[*bookcover:Love, Like Water|18054865]
Selection Post - Week #8Option 1
Read a book with an MC who is either struggling with mental health or works in the medical industry (doctor, nurse, psychologist, etc). Qualification must be via the precis, main page location, list or shelf.
Book: Quinn's Hart by Cassandra Gold
Pages: 145
How the book qualifies: #18 on the list Best Gay Doctors
[*book:Quinn's Hart|7670432]
Completion Post - Week 8Option 1
8. Some K-pop artists have suggested that the uncertainty and pressures of their jobs as entertainers may be detrimental to their mental health.
Book: Alaska
Page Count: 183
How it fits: MPG Doctors
Read: 5/22
Rating: 3 stars
Review: The book was ok. I was excited for the setting, but it didn't really make the most of the setting - it didn't really transport me there if that makes sense. The MCs were cute together and I like that they were both willing to sacrifice for each other.
The book felt very long, but it wasn't like all that much happened. Pretty meh for me.
[*book:Alaska|39925143]
Completion Post - Week #8Option 1
Read a book with an MC who is either struggling with mental health or works in the medical industry (doctor, nurse, psychologist, etc). Qualification must be via the precis, main page location, list or shelf.
Book: Quinn's Hart by Cassandra Gold
Read on: 5/23/22
Rated: 4 stars
Review: This was much lighter than I expected. The entire book is set in Disney World and takes place in about 4 days. Quinn is an engineer and Josh is a pediatrician. They meet in a vacation set up for singles and they hit it off. It takes them a while to get together because Quinn is extremely shy. Once their friendship develops, the romance is quick to follow and I loved seeing them together. I liked seeing Quinn overcome his shyness to get close to Josh.
[*book:Quinn's Hart|7670432]
Completion PostWeek #8
Option 1: Read a book with an MC who is either struggling with mental health or works in the medical industry (doctor, nurse, psychologist, etc). Qualification must be via the precis, main page location, list or shelf.
Bookcover/link: Love, Like Water by Rowan Speedwell
Finished: 5/24
Rating: 5 stars
Review: Joshua oh my Joshua boy did he need a lot of healing, loving and patient & Eli was just the man for it. The waterfall, oh my the waterfall that's all I'm saying about that. I would like to see where everyone is further down the road. Uncle Tucker & Sarfina I loved you guys!!
[*bookcover:Love, Like Water|18054865]
Looking great - just one completion from week 7 outstanding :)
Competition Week 7 Option 1 Read a book from one of the following lists:
Millionaire, Billionaire, King, Wealthy Man
Billionaires, Millionaires, Tycoons and Other Utterly Rich Romance Heroes.
MM Romance with a millionaire/billionaire and an everyman
Book: Make Me
Page number: 330
Date Read :26.5.2022
Stars : 5
How the book qualifies : #1216 on Best falling in love with a millionaire/billionaire/king/wealthy man list
This is one of the long series that I am doing a lot of books. I stopped because bc last book was starting to feel too much similar to the previous book and I was scared of reading this book. Not only that Dale is one of charter who dint have too much development or knowledge about his character. But I am lucky and I did enjoy this story. I make ma laugh and just like other books it was a quick read for me.
Darkness wrote: "Competition Option 1 Read a book from one of the following lists:
Millionaire, Billionaire, King, Wealthy Man
Billionaires, Millionaires, Tycoons and Other Utterly Rich Romance Heroes.
MM Romance ..."
Please edit your post & add Week 7
Thanks :)
Week 9Option 1
11. Jin is the eldest member of the group and was recruited for both his looks and singing. His tag name is World Wide Handsome.
* Read a book with a handsome* man on the cover.
(*your interpretation.)
Facial features must be seen clearly. Sunglasses ok.
Option 2
Key date: 26 November 2021
Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Selection Post - Week #9Option 1
Read a book with a handsome man on the cover.
Book: Take Me by Jason Collins
Pages: 223
How the book qualifies: Handsome man on the cover
[*book:Take Me|60749436]
Kari wrote: "Selection Post - Week #8Option 1
Read a book with a handsome man on the cover.
Book: Take Me by Jason Collins
Pages: 223
How the book qualifies: Handsome man on..."
I had to go & check to make sure I posted this week's pick in the correct place :)
Please edit your post & change it to Week 9
Diane wrote: "Please edit your post & change it to Week 9..."Oops, sorry, fixed!
Selection Post - Week 9Option 1
11. Jin is the eldest member of the group and was recruited for both his looks and singing. His tag name is World Wide Handsome.
Can't go past a man in a suit or uniform - showing my age!!
Swallow by Piper Scott
Completion Post - Week #9Option 1
Read a book with a handsome man on the cover.
Book: Take Me by Jason Collins
Read on: 5/28/22
Rated: 4 stars
Review: Somewhere between 3 and 4 stars, I gave it 4 because the MC were adorable. Ethan's attraction to James went a bit too fast, especially because he'd never been attracted to a man before. Vivian was evil but I wanted to know more about the man she was cheating with and why she betrayed Ethan. James' friends were very cute and I think they have their own books. I also liked the setting at the coffee shop and the overall fluffy vibe of the story.
Selection PostWeek #9
Option 2: Read a book with a handsome man on the cover.
Bookcover/link: Balthazar by Taylor Rylan
Page number: 177 pgs
How the book qualifies:
[*bookcover:Balthazar|55775510]
Selection PostWeek #9
Option 1: Read a book with a handsome man on the cover.
Pitcher Perfect
Page number: 314 pgs
How the book qualifies:
[*book:Pitcher Perfect|60216415]
Completion Post - Week 9Option 1
11. Jin is the eldest member of the group and was recruited for both his looks and singing. His tag name is World Wide Handsome.
Swallow by Piper Scott
128 pages
Reread 29 May 22
5 stars
Old age is catching up, I couldn't remember much of this at all. Of course I loved it all over again. I think I might have to start at the very beginning and reread all of these.
Completion PostWeek #9
Option 1: Read a book with a handsome man on the cover.
Pitcher Perfect
Page number: 314 pgs
How the book qualifies:
Read: 5/30
Rating: 4 stars
Review: i enjoyed this book, but it seemed really long. I liked the side relationships, the friendships and familial relationships. I will definitely read the next book in the series (though i'm nog super excited about it likely being a second-chance romance).
[*book:Pitcher Perfect|60216415]
Completion PostWeek #9
Option 2: Read a book with a handsome man on the cover.
Bookcover/link: Balthazar by Taylor Rylan
Finished: 6/1
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: Even though this is a low angst read, there are a few things that could have made it have a little more drama. I think we could have dug a little deeper with Grant's mother & his magic.
[*bookcover:Balthazar|55775510]
Selection PostWeek #10
Option 1: Read a book with a 9 in the page numbers.
Bookcover/link: Madison Square Murders by C.S. Poe
Page number: 299 pgs
How the book qualifies: "9" in the page number
[*bookcover:Madison Square Murders|58586693]
No Selection for week 9 from Ena :( That means I'll remove her for the balance of this challenge since we are at the pointy end of the game...I think she's been pretty busy.
Otherwise you are all up to date!
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Week #6
Option 1: Read a book with a colorful (energetic) cover. The cover must have at least 5 separately identifiable colours from: White, Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Aqua, Green, Grey & Black.
Bookcover/link: Stop Kidding Around by Macy Blake
Finished: 5/9
Stars: 5 stars
Review: I still haven't read all the books in the series & out of order. But slowly I am getting through all of them. We have Toby who is a teacher & ends up at the compound for an interview. Except no one knows about this & who set this up. Needless to say, he is more than shocked to see that there is a complete world that he never knew existed. Brooks is so very patient with Toby & knows that he is his mate. The danger to the children is still real and the compound is attacked and working together they are able to work as a pack & keep them safe. Toby is a great addition to the pack! And I loved see little Gus, he is my favorite!
[*book:Stop Kidding Around|56136397]