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PtP - Reading with Luv (feat. T8)
Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Selection Post Week 1
GhosTV by Jordan Castillo Price
334 Pages
How the book qualifies: MPG Fantasy and MPG Paranormal"
I..."
Yes, I'm not starting until tomorrow.
Selection Post - Week 1 - Option 1Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
400 pgs
How it Qualifies: MPG Fantasy
This is the perfect one to start with! It was next on my TBR and I had it out from the library for the next week!
Hi Team - I'm thinking I'll add (feat. T8) after your name ala Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey) to help differentiate your name.Any objections?
Jane (PS) wrote: "Hi Team - I'm thinking I'll add (feat. T8) after your name ala Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey) to help differentiate your name.Any objections?"
Fine with me! We've already had one confusion 🤣
Jane (PS) wrote: "Hi Team - I'm thinking I'll add (feat. T8) after your name ala Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey) to help differentiate your name.Any objections?"
Fine with me too.
BTW... Jane, you know I was just kidding when I was giving crap about our name & other team (that shall not be named since they trys to copy our name) right?
Completion Post - Week 1Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
Read: 4/1
Rating: 4 stars
This was a wonderful dystopian queer take on Cinderella. It’s not a retelling, more like a continuation 200 years later. I absolutely loved Sophia and her attitude, not sitting back and taking the status quo. I could feel her pain and struggle with every twist and turn. There was also some rage at the entire situation, but that’s to be expected. TW for misogyny, domestic violence, off-page murder of a side character, and homophobia.
COMPLETION POST week 1Option 1
Read a book with a PNR or Fantasy shelf showing on the main page.
The Omega's Alpha Manny by Lorelei M. Hart
119 pgs
How fits ..MPG PNR x 12 & fantasy x 2
finished 31st March
3.75 stars
This last year has definitely seen me get inot Mannies , probably as they usually.sweet , and low angst and this one was no different .
Ronnie and Zave used to go to school together and had a little crush on each other ( what a surprise !!).
Needless to say Zave ends up being the perfect manny and ends up getting together with Ronnie
Amanda , do we need to write a review ?
Janeylou wrote: "Amanda , do we need to write a review ?"It does need a review, I don't think it has to be that long though
Mamacita aka MawMaw wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Hi Team - I'm thinking I'll add (feat. T8) after your name ala Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey) to help differentiate your name.Any objections?"
Fine with me too.
BTW... Jane, you..."
Pssst. Mama you accidentally posted your selection in that thread. Can you post it here?
Amanda wrote: "Mamacita aka MawMaw wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Hi Team - I'm thinking I'll add (feat. T8) after your name ala Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey) to help differentiate your name.Any objections?"
Fine wit..."
Sure
Mama's BTS PtP Selection Post Week # 1
Theme ~ #10. RM (Rap Monster)
Option # 1
Book ~ Lethal Game
Pages ~ 400 pages
Qualifications ~ Fantasy > PNR
Mamacita aka MawMaw wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Hi Team - I'm thinking I'll add (feat. T8) after your name ala Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey) to help differentiate your name.Any objections?"
Fine with me too.
BTW... Jane, you..."
No worries! I just enjoyed the gifs!
Janeylou wrote: "Amanda , do we need to write a review ?"Yes definitely. Just along the lines of MM bingo. More than 'I didn't like it." to prove you actually read the book :)
Selection Post ~ Option 1Week #1
Bookcover/link: Fierce Obsessions
Page numbers: 306
How the book qualifies: MPG Fantasy & Paranormal
Completion Post ~ Option 1Week #1
Bookcover/link: Fierce Obsessions
Page numbers: 306
How the book qualifies: MPG Fantasy & Paranormal
Finished: 04/01
Rating: 5 stars
Review: Tao is the head enforcer of The Phoenix Pack and he tends not to trust outsiders. The fact that almost all pack shifters distrust loners didn't bode well for the first meeting of Tao and Riley, which took place in the previous book when Riley and the two young shifters she was taking care of, went to The Phoenix Pack for sanctuary.
Riley is a raven shifter, who actually isn't a loner in the usual sense, but came to Tao's pack because of the children she was protecting, but once their she found that she liked the people there. Tao especially.
After a night of drinking, the finally give into their desires, and Tao isn't planning on letting Riley go back to the way things were.
As always, there are some issues to deal with from outside forces on two different fronts. One a human who thinks their healer can heal his brother, and the other is someone who has it out for Riley.
As always Suzanne Wright knows how to write the action, suspense, and the sexy scenes like no other.
Amanda..ive added review to my completion post
@ Shan~A~..dont forget to post your books in vampire group..only 2 days left 😊
Completion Post Week 1
GhosTV by Jordan Castillo Price
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: Reread 2022: I've reread this series multiple times, and I still love it just as much as the very first time. We learn a lot about different Psy abilities, and Jacob and Vic become much more secure in their relationship (after being very insecure multiple times in the book lol)
Janeylou wrote: "@ Shan~A~..dont forget to post your books in vampire group..only 2 days left 😊"Thanks for the reminder. On my way.
Mama's BTS PtP Selection Post Week # 1
Theme ~ #10. RM (Rap Monster)
Option # 1
Book ~ Lethal Game 4.5* ✔️ 4/6
Pages ~ 400 pages
Qualifications ~ Fantasy > PNR
Review ~ Being a retired AF military wife made this book heartbreaking in certain parts. It was not one I could read straight thru. I didn't realize what was gonna happen to Malachi or I would have been more prepared. I'm so glad he had the support system he did & that he could end up being there for Jerry towards the end of book also. I do wish the book would have included what his decision to Whitney was going to be & it would have included what Whitney sent as proof. Maybe that will be in Rubin's book, Lightning Game next. Here's hoping at least.
WEEK 2This Week's Theme
Option 1
16. Jungkook - the youngest group member and the main singer. He is also very competitive and sporty.
*Read a book from one of the following lists:
Sports Romances
Romance with hero/heroine that is a an athlete
Best Gay Athletes
Best books about being in love with a pro-athlete
Option 2
Key date: 8 October 2021
Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Option 3
Pass
SELECTION POST-WEEK 2-OPTION 2Week #2
Malachite by Michele Notaro
Page numbers: 254
How it qualifies: Series Rule- JaneyLou read Book 2 in series on March 27, 2022 and rated 4 Stars
SELECTION POST WEEK 2 Option 2
A Friend in the Fire by Gregory Ashe
279 pages
Series rule ..Amanda read bk 1 on feb 9th 2022 and rated 3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Janeylou wrote: "Amanda, im just about to read Willowhope Manor and you read on 6th Oct 😡😡😡😄😄😄"I think it was also 2020 so it would definitely not work lol
Selection Post - Week 2 - Option 1The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
Page numbers: 336 pgs
How it Qualifies: #8 on the Sports Romance list
Selection PostWeek #2 ~ Option 1
The Mistake by Elle Kennedy
Pages: 296
How the book qualifies: #38 on Sports Romance list
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4...
Amanda wrote: "Janeylou wrote: "Amanda, im just about to read Willowhope Manor and you read on 6th Oct 😡😡😡😄😄😄"I think it was also 2020 so it would definitely not work lol"
😄😄 i never even looked at the year 🙄
Completion Post - Week 2The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
Read: 4/9
Rating: 4 stars
This was my first book by Jaci Burton and it definitely won't be my last. I loved the chemistry between Mick and Tara, who each have their own secrets and burdens. But what I loved the most was how Mick was with Nathan. Parts of the story were predictable, but most romances are in some way. It still was a great read and I will be reading the next book in the series.
I will have my selection post up on Monday. I am wavering between 2 books & I'm waiting on Clue Task to determine which one.
Completion PostWeek #2 ~ Option 1
The Mistake by Elle Kennedy
Pages: 296
How the book qualifies: #38 on Sports Romance list
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4...
Finished: 04/10
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Don't you just love when the playboy, who ends up having a heart of gold, hangs up the playboy mantel?
Logan is a playboy on the ice and off, but lately he's been trying to distract himself from the fact that he wants his best friend's girl. But does he though?
Grace first meets Logan coming out of a bathroom after a drunken hookup, but you'd have to have your head buried to not know who Logan is on campus. He has a reputation which proceeds him.
They officially meet when he accidently goes to her dorm, looking for a friends party. They end up handing out and watching a movie. Things escalate...they end good for Logan, not so much for Grace.
Logan makes it his mission to right things with Grace, and the end up spending time together.
Then THE MISTAKE happens...
My favorite thing about this book is the fact that Grace didn't easily forgive what happened. She grew from the experience and started to stand up for herself.
Thank you Elle for that.
COMPLETION POST-WEEK 2-OPTION 2Week #2
Malachite by Michele Notaro
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: A cute and fitting end to the series! I really liked Q and thought he was the perfect pair for Kite. Lots of twists, but I like the way everything was resolved
COMPLETION POST WEEK 2 Option 2
A Friend in the Fire by Gregory Ashe
279 pages
Series rule ..Amanda read bk 1 on feb 9th 2022 and rated 3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
finished 11 april 3 stars
I went into this not remebering book 1 at all, which shows how much of an impactnit made ..and it didnt improve, didnt realte to either of MCs
Not sure if its the duo writing, i love CS Poe but havent really got into Gregory Ashe .
But i do know i probably wont bother with book 3 ..if there is one
Mama's BTS PtP Selection Post Week #2
Theme ~ # 16. Jungkook
Option #1
Book ~ The Hooker and the Hermit
Pages ~ 339 pages
Qualifications ~ #53 on Sports Romances
Week 3Option 1
7. Fashion is part of the vibrant presentation.
* 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 be a 'put together' crafted look.
Option 2
Key date: 15 October 2021
Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Option 3
Pass
Thank you for posting Liza! I didn't expect it to be announced so early
No problem, Amanda! School vacay and all that fun stuff! Lol
Week 3 - Selection Post - Option 1Crossing Lines by Jeris Jean
Page number: 233 pgs
How it Qualifies: cover model is wearing a suit
Mama's BTS PtP Selection Post Week # 3
Theme ~ #7. Fashion
Option #1
Book ~Cherished
Pages ~ 164 pages
Qualifications ~ Dude is wearing a suit & Chick is wearing Sexy Dress
WEEK 3 SELECTION POSTOption 1
7. Fashion is part of the vibrant presentation.
The CEO's Christmas Manny by Angela McCallister
183 pgs
How fits
Cover model is wearing a suit
Selection PostWeek #3 ~ Option 1
Code Name: Genesis by Sawyer Bennett
Pages: 306
How the book qualifies: Suit worn on cover
Week 3 - Completion PostCrossing Lines by Jeris Jean
Read: 4/16
Rating: 4 stars
Oh sweet, sweet Matt . . . I love him so much. He struggles with taking care of his siblings, even though they’re grown, and is weighed down by the choices he made in the past. Then Jasper blows into his life and he doesn’t know what to do. And Matt totally destroys everything Jasper believes about relationships. They are perfect for each other. I had to force myself to stop reading last night so I could get some sleep. It was just soooo good!
Mama's BTS PtP Completion Post Week #2
Theme ~ # 16. Jungkook
Option #1
Book ~ The Hooker and the Hermit 3* ✔️ 4/15
Pages ~ 339 pages
Qualifications ~ #53 on Sports Romances
Review ~ This was a cute book. It had some very funny quotes. Some of my favorites were...
From Annie ~
"Crappity, crap, crapper. Fuck a duck and smack a rapper…."
“Bollocks, bitches, and Battlestar Galactica,”
From Ronan ~ “Dearest Annie, Roses are red. Violets are blue. I’m using my hand But I’m thinking of you. - Ronan”
“Really, I’m fine. I am.” “I can’t walk, and obviously I have difficulty swallowing.” He tsked. “That’s too bad….” My eyes widened at his statement, but my mouth dropped open when he added, “I prefer a woman who swallows, but spitting doesn’t bother me much.”
I LOVED the Dominant in Ronan. He was Yummy! He was a Rugby player that got suspended from the team & needed to clean up his image.
Annie was a Hermit & had some issues. She was super cute & her eccentricities were hilarious. She has this thing when she was flustered that she needed to cuss. She would always end it w/ a pop culture reference. Some of the ones she came up with were hilarious.
She also had an anonymous blog that made fun of celebrities. Of course she encounters Ronan on both sides of that fence.
So I liked the book. Would I read it again, No. Would I read the rest of the series? If I need it for a challenge? Yes. Would I jump right on it it & put other books on hold? No.
Again...
Mama's BTS PtP Selection Post Week # 3
Theme ~ #7. Fashion
Option #1
Book ~ Cherished 3.5* ✔️ 4/15
Pages ~ 164 pages
Qualifications ~ Dude is wearing a suit & Chick is wearing Sexy Dress
Review ~ 3.5* Because it is Lexi Blake's M&M
I'm still going thru & loving my Masters & Mercenaries series. This was the Doc Dom Will Daley. We haven't seen much of him. This little Novella was OK for what it was. I liked seeing Serena but other than her, we didn't get any of our regulars. Oh Ian & crew showed up for her sisters wedding. This book would have been much better if it would have taken place more at Sanctum & just wasn't all in Hawaii & her their apartments. Other than missing my crew, it was good. LOVED Bridget & once Will pulled his head outta his ass, he was good too.
WEEK 3 COMPLETION POSTOption 1
7. Fashion is part of the vibrant presentation.
The CEO's Christmas Manny by Angela McCallister
183 pgs
finished April 18th
4 stars
How fits
Cover model is wearing a suit
TBH there were times when i thought i had already read this book , but ive had a bit of a splurge on mannies the last year that it could easily have been one of those
Nic is so work focused he doesnt have time for anything else ..including the Kids
So along comes Sasha to change thing up and makes Nic see that theres more to life than work
Completion Post Week 3
Flare by Jay Hogan
422 Pages
How the book qualifies: Well-dressed man on cover
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: Oh how Jay can just suck me into a story. This was a very real story about 2 men with some issues falling in love in such a realistic way. I loved both Rhys and Beck, and while they were complete opposites, Hogan did such a good job of making sure that they were made for each other. It wasn't always an easy read, but it was 100% always a good one. I also really enjoyed how Hogan handled the past sexual assault of a MC. He was not "cured" by his new relationship, rather these two had to work hard continuously to make their relationship would work with everything they'd each been through. It's a book that's romantic, has some great banter, and full of lovely characters that make me excited to see what comes next.
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GhosTV by Jordan Castillo Price
334 Pages
How the book qualifies: MPG Fantasy and MPG Paranormal"
Is that one of your sh books?