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PtP - Reading with Luv (feat. T8)
Selection post week 7Option 2....Key date:12 November 2021
See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me, Kill Me by Alina Popescu
199 pgs
How fits ..read by Amanda 27th Jan 2022 - rated 4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Selection PostWeek #7 ~ Option 1
Desiring You: Faking It With The Billionaire by Iris Taylor
Pages: 180
How the book qualifies: #688 on list
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...
Mama's BTS PtP Selection Post Week #7
Theme ~ 13. J-Hope $$$$$
Option #1
Book ~ Dukes of Ruin
Pages ~ 570 pages
Qualifications ~ #1108 on falling in love with a wealthy man list
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...
Completion Post - Week 7Pop Star by Eden Finley
Read: 5/14
Rating: 4 stars
I danced around this book forever and I don’t know why. I love Eden Finley and the “Hat Trick” series is one of my favorites, so this spin-off from that was sure to be a hit for me. And it was. I loved Harley and Brix together. They were funny and sweet with just the right amount of spice. The stalker plot was interesting enough to keep me going without being too overblown. And I’m looking forward to both the books for the rest of the guys from Eleven and MB.
Completion PostWeek #6 ~ Option 2
Key date:5 November 2021
P.S. I Spook You by S.E. Harmon
Pages: 258
How the book qualifies: Read by Amanda on Feb, 24, 2022 and rated 5 stars
Rating: 3 stars
Review: If I hadn't already read and fell in love with another snarky person who can communicate with ghost, this may have been better.
I did enjoy experiencing Rain come to terms with this ability. All of the paranormal aspects drew me in. It was the romantic aspects that through me off. Maybe if I had gotten to see Rain and Dan together before the separation, but most of the time Rain seemed desperate for Dan's affection, when he was otherwise pretty self-assured.
Still, I would most likely continue on with the series. I want to see the evolution of Rain's abilities and how he responds. I would love to get more interaction with his family. We only got a snippet with his mom, sister and nieces.
Mama's BTS PtP Completion Post Week #5
Theme ~ #1 Earliest K-pop 1992
Option #1
Book ~ Never a Duke 4* ✔️ 5/17
Pages ~ 401 pages
Qualifications ~ Published April 26, 2022
Review ~ 4* so this right here Is why I always do my review immediately after finishing the book. Because I can't remember shit. I know what happened, but I don't remember all the feels. Ya know.
So anyway about the book... Poor Neddy... he never felt like he belongs. I do remember I love the part where he finally realized he was part of the Wentworth family.
Rosalind's maid is missing. Actually, her last two Lady's maids just up and disappeared. Then the book goes on of the mystery of the missing maids.
Loved seeing all the Wentworths. Duncan even came to town to show up. You get Ned's backstory. You also find out why Rosalind is so mistreated in her family.
This should be the last book of this series since everyone has their mate now. Wonder what she's going to get up to next. Wonder if Australia is going to show up in the picture as a spin-off... (*Psst that will make more sense if you read the book)
This Week's Theme
Option 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
Mama's BTS PtP Completion Post Week #7
Theme ~ 13. J-Hope $$$$$
Option #1
Book ~ Dukes of Ruin 4.5* ✔️ 5/20
Pages ~ 570 pages
Qualifications ~ #1108 on list
Review ~ OK so to start out with, I thought it was just going to be a retold Lords book. Shit was so familiar, I mean all 3 dudes were totally alike. You had 1 that was totally all in with the h, (Pretty Nick was another Tristan), you had 1 total asshole to the h (Sy was like Killian), you had the artist that became the friend (Remy was like Rath).
That was where most of the similarities were. I actually thought it was gonna be just a change the names & take your money. But it definitely was not.
There was quite a few surprises. I was about halfway done and a bomb was dropped that I never saw coming. Now that I look back maybe I should have. Then there was another twist. I saw part of it coming just not in the way it totally turned out.
This was just as Dark as the Lords. Man, the shit those guys put her thru.
There are a couple of other things that I'm on to see if they turn out like I think they're going to in the next couple of books. We'll see...
So yes this did end on a cliffhanger. Most peeps don't like them. I however, really like them if they are done well. I think we get more of Remy's story next.
*OH! & side Note... HOW HOT AF are these covers?? 🔥🔥🔥
Can't wait to see what Sy & his donkey dick book will look like... 😋😜😜😜
Mama's BTS PtP Selection Post Week #8
Theme ~ #8. Mental Health
Option # 1
Book ~ From Sanctum with Love
Pages ~ 330 pages
Qualifications ~ "Psychologist Kai Ferguson has had his eye on Kori Williamson for a long time."
*as stated in blurb
Selection Post - Week 8 - Option 1Broken by Nicola Haken
344 pgs
How it Qualifies: from precis: This book contains scenes of self harm, mental illness and suicidal ideation
Mamacita aka MawMaw wrote: "Mama's BTS PtP Selection Post Week #8
Theme ~ #8. Mental Health
Option # 1
Book ~ From Sanctum with Love
Pages ~ 330 pages
Qualificat..."
For the qualification could you just quote from the precis? The first line should be fine. Thanks!
SELECTION POST-WEEK 8-OPTION 2
Unhinged by Onley James
Page numbers: 306
How it qualifies: Read by Liza on 1/26/2022 and rated 4 stars
I apologize. I thought I was going to be able to long in every night while I've been out of tow n for my daughter's commencement ceremonies, but we've been so busy that this is the first time I've had a moment and that's only because today is the last day (official graduation day) and we'll be traveling all day tomorrow to get back home. I'll be home tomorrow night, and get back up to speed by Sunday evening.
Amanda wrote: "Mamacita aka MawMaw wrote: "Mama's BTS PtP Selection Post Week #8
Theme ~ #8. Mental Health
Option # 1
Book ~ From Sanctum with Love
P..."
Sure I will edit it now.
Shan ~A~ wrote: "I apologize. I thought I was going to be able to long in every night while I've been out of tow n for my daughter's commencement ceremonies, but we've been so busy that this is the first time I've ..."No worries!! Congrats to your daughter!
COMPLETION POST-WEEK 8-OPTION 2
Unhinged by Onley James
Page numbers: 306
How it qualifies: Read by Liza on 1/26/2022 and rated 4 stars
Date Read: 5/20/2022
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Review: This book was kinda ridiculous but I honestly couldn't put it down. It's very unrealistic, but if you suspend your disbelief, it's a wild fun ride
Selection PostWeek #8 ~ Option 1
Grumpy Cowboy by Max Monroe
Pages: 346
How the book qualifies: MC is Dr. Leah Levee
(found in precis and MPG Doctors)
Selection post week 8Option 2
Malachite by Michele Notaro
254 pgs
Read by Amanda April 11 th 2022
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
What's still outstanding (This is in NO WAY trying to push anyone to finish or make anyone feel stressed, just let us know where we're at and people can point out if I missed anything):Janeylou-Week 7 completion (also could you change Msg. 152 to say week 7 rather than week 8); Week 8 Completion
Shan A-Week 7 Completion; Week 8 Completion
Liza-Week 8 Completion
Mama-Week 8 Completion
Its a good job you're on the ball amanda , thought id done my completion .Having lunch , so will do it later
Completion post week 7Option 2....Key date:12 November 2021
See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me, Kill Me by Alina Popescu
199 pgs
How fits ..read by Amanda 27th Jan 2022 - rated 4 stars
17th May
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Another fun and entertaining mystery in this series ..Em & David arenstill having issues they need to sort out but sure they'll get there
Completion PostWeek #8 ~ Option 1
Grumpy Cowboy by Max Monroe
Pages: 346
How the book qualifies: MC is Dr. Leah Levee
(found in precis and MPG Doctors)
Finished: 05/23
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Rhett had his daughter with a woman from the rodeo circuit, who basically decided she didn't want the responsibility of raising a child immediately after giving birth. So with the help of his parents he's raising Joey.
He was a participant in the rodeo circuit prior to becoming a father, and now he is taking care of the family ranch, and soon to take over things for his father.
Well one night of fun with his friends, lead to broken bones, surgery, and the need for physical therapy that he basically ignores. This leads to his father asking a friend for a favor in the form of an orthopedic doctor.
Enter Leah... Leah has her work cut out for her with the stubborn ass that is Rhett.
He puts her through her paces, but eventually things turn around.
It's a fun ride, made even better with cute little Joey being a part of the story.
Completion Post - Week 8Broken by Nicola Haken
Read: 5/24
Rating: 5 stars
This book brought up a lot of memories in me. I saw so much of my ex-husband in James and his struggles. It was a hard, but amazing read. I could truly empathize with Theo because I have been there, the ups and downs, the lies, the self-medicating, and self-harm and how you are always afraid it's your fault, but you want to help so badly. A lot of tears with this book, but not in a bad way. I loved it and I am so glad I read it.
Completion post week 8Option 2
Malachite by Michele Notaro
254 pgs
Finished 24 may
4.5 stars
Read by Amanda April 11 th 2022
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Loved the end of this series, loads of dragons to swoon over and lots of questions answered ..going to miss dragons and their riders 😔
Janeylou wrote: "Think im up to date now"Yup!
Completion PostWeek #7 ~ Option 1
Desiring You: Faking It With The Billionaire by Iris Taylor
Pages: 180
How the book qualifies: #688 on list
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...
Finished: 05/24
Rating: 1 star
Review: I really tried to give this book a fair chance, but I just couldn't get into it. The premise was okay. Billionaire meets girl, after his chauffer his her with his car. Pretends to be her fiancé to get info about her well being while she's in the hospital, but this is where it got stupid.... He forces her to become his soon to be wife for a year to pay off a debt. The debt being the hospital bills that he should have taken care of anyway, since she was hit by his car.
At no time does she call him on this. Yes, it was an accident, but the decent thing to do was pay her bills. He could definitely afford it.
That wasn't even the thing that made me have a hard time with this story though. It was the writing. It felt stilted to me and as much as I tried to get over that, I couldn't. I kept having to reread passages to make sure I was understanding what was being said.
From the other reviews I've read, I definitely seem to be in the minority, so please don't skip it on my account.
Just Mama's completion for this week outstanding :)
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
Option 3
Pass
Week #9
Theme ~ #11 ~ Jin
Option #1
Book ~ Big Duke Energy
Pages ~ 577 pages
Qualifications ~ Just look @ that cover... 😋😜😍🔥
Selection Post - Week 9 - Option 1The Anonymous Hookup by Jax Calder
130 pgs
How it Qualifies: Just look at that jawline!
Selection Post Week 9Option 1
New Tricks by J.D. Light
175 Pages
How it qualifies: Handsome men on cover
Completion Post Week 9Option 1
New Tricks by J.D. Light
175 Pages
How it qualifies: Handsome men on cover
Date Read: 5/27/2022
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Review: Light does such a good job of writing easy, fun reads. I know that I can pick them up and enjoy every page.
I think my taste in men is going to change slightly ...for this week only 😄😄
Selection post week 9 Option 1
Puppy Love by Jill Haven
217 pgs
How fits ..handsome man on cover ..made more handsome as he has a puppy in his arms 😍
Liza wrote: "Selection Post - Week 9 - Option 1The Anonymous Hookup by Jax Calder
130 pgs
How it Qualifies: Just look at that jawline!"
Janeylou wrote: "Selection post week 9 Option 1
Puppy Love by Jill Haven
217 pgs
How fits ..handsome man on cover ..made more handsome as he has a..."
Janeylou wrote: "I think my taste in men is going to change slightly ...for this week only 😄😄"
Anybody using a pass this week is beyond crazy...
Selection PostWeek #9 ~ Option 1
Riggs by Sawyer Bennett
Pages: 322
How the book qualifies: Handsome man on cover
Completion Post - Week 9The Anonymous Hookup by Jax Calder
130 pgs
Read: 5/30
Rating: 5 stars
What if you went out one night, determined to have an anonymous hookup, to try and get over your ex and write a blog, but it turns out to be the best night of your life? And what if fate brings that hookup back into your life in the most unexpected ways? Do you walk away or just go with the flow? This book was seriously a wonderful bright spot. It was cheerful and fun and every little twist was even sweeter than the last. There was no way to read this without a goofy smile on your face because it was just so much fun. If you need a mood-booster, this is the book for you.
Mama's BTS PtP Completion Post Week #8
Theme ~ #8. Mental Health
Option # 1
Book ~ From Sanctum with Love 4* ✔️ 5/31
Pages ~ 330 pages
Qualifications ~ "Psychologist Kai Ferguson has had his eye on Kori Williamson for a long time."
*as stated in blurb
Review ~ Kai & Kori both have secrets from their past the other one does not know. Kai has a long lost brother, Kori had a previous master that used her and betrayed her. Jared, Kai's brother, had betrayed Kai and they haven't seen each other or talked in 12 years. There is a serial killer among Jared's crew that the FBI thinks is actually Jared and want to use Mt to catch him. Big tag agrees because he wants the FBI's info to help him on a case so it's quid pro quo,
This had quite a lot of suspense to it I wasn't expecting. I really liked the buildup in two extra characters and of course I had a spoiler because I couldn't wait and read all the blurbs to Future books. Will I ever learn?
Best part where Kai's name came from...
Mama changes her mind again..577 pages might not get done so I'm changing my selection post.
Completion post week 9 Option 1
Puppy Love by Jill Haven
217 pgs
31 may
3.25 stars
How fits ..handsome man on cover ..made more handsome as he has a puppy in his arms 😍
Not as good as i was expecting , these two drove me nuts pining for each other but both thinking the other didnt feel the same . I liked the pets more than the MCs 😄😄
Mamacita aka MawMaw wrote: "Mama's BTS PtP Selection Post Week #8
Theme ~ #8. Mental Health
Option # 1
Book ~ From Sanctum with Love 4* ✔️ 5/31
Pages ~ 330 pages ..."
Is this one actually your completion post?
Outstanding:Mama-Week 8 completion (think title just needs to be changed/review added); Week 9 Selection/Completion (assuming you're still changing your selection)
Shan-Week 9 Completion
Oh crap. Yeah let me find one.
I'll just the book I'm reading for another challenge.Mama's BTS PtP Selection Post
Week # 9
Theme ~ #
Option ##11 ~ Jin
Book ~ Sweating Lies
Pages ~ 286 pages
Qualifications ~ He'll do...
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Option 1
Hostile Takeover by Lucy Lennox
304 Pages
How it qualifies: #33 on list
Date Read: 5/14/2022
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: This had all the hallmarks of a great Lucy story and more! It was funny, sweet, and extremely steamy. Enemies to lovers is so hit or miss for me, as I either don't believe the "enemies" part, or I don't believe the turn to more, but both here worked so perfectly. Grey definitely carried a grudge against Ellison and everything he represented, and it was more of a slow burn than Lucy usually delivers as they made there way from enemies to so much more. Wonderful characters, snarky banter, and a perfect second chance story. Lucy has done it again.