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TART Challenge - Round 5 - SHAFT (5)
Completion Post - Task 16 - 95. As a team, select an animal. Read 8 books tagged with that animal.Becoming Dragon by Eve Langlais
PC: 250
Finished: 5/30/22
3 stars
How it fits: Fantasy-Dragon
Link to top shelves (dragon - 53) - https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
Brand is a gator shifter who was changed to a dragon shifter by his experimenting uncle. Stuck between forms, he believes he's doomed to the life of a monster until he meets Aimi. Aimi and her crazy family help Brand realize that he can shift between forms and that to truly become the dragon he has to accept that he is no longer a gator. He finally does this when Aimi is kidnapped and he has to save her.
This book was ok, but I thought some of the writing was a little cheesy. I'm not sure if I would read on in the series.
You guys are amazing.Hope we get something easy going.
I need a book to tide me over to Wednsday.
Here is your next task!Task 17 - 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, not reviews. Please include the number of ratings as your qualifier in your completion posts.
Well, I did say I was gonna do a non romance urban fantasy, to tide myself over til the 1st.So I guess I'll go with
Hounded
I just love Oberon the dog.
I wish I could just do a book from his point of view. they have over 5000 ratings....but they aren't long enough to qualify.
Completion PostTask 17 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.
Hounded 303pg
Completed 05/31/22
4 Stars
Loved it.
The world was well set up in this first book, without getting to technical.
I like the MC, and the side characters, some of them have already wormed their way into my heart, such as the old lady. But the best character hands down is Oberon.
Still love Oberon!
Well...I still have some time left...Lets see how far I can get into book 2. If I can't finish today, I'll make my first SH book for June be a book that qualifies.
I'm about 1/2 through my book, but I'm not going to be able to finish until tomorrow.
Completion PostTask 17 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.
The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks by Josh Lanyon
Kindle Edition, 293 pages
4 stars
Read 2 June 22
Fits - 4,369 ratings
Had my suspicions of the guilty party fairly early on. Still a good story with interesting side characters. Didn't feel any romance between Perry and Nick, seemed more of a convenience thing. One day I might get around to reading book 2.
Completion PostTask 17 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.
Borrowing Blue by Lucy Lennox
7786 ratings
Pc 302
Finished 6/1/22
5 stars
I loved everything about this book. It’s rare that instalove is believable for me but this was done so well that I just couldn’t get enough of these two MCs. There was a lot going on with the second dart characters and the family drama but I thought it all worked. I’m excited to read the rest of the series.
Completion Post: Task 17 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.Sixty Five Hours by N.R. Walker
pc: 174
read: 06/02/22
rated: 4 stars
How it fits: 6023 ratings
Another re-read for me but a book I still love even after reading it several times. And I´m always looking forwaed to the lightsaberfight with the glow in the dark condoms ;).
Did you start a new book for this task? We need 2 more.
I can do another one- how many do we have now? 4?
Ashley wrote: "I can do another one- how many do we have now? 4?"Yes. I'm halfway through the next.
Completion Post: Task 17 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.All Kinds of Tied Down 290 pg
7650 ratings
Completed 06/02/22
I really loved this.
When Ian was gone, I was wondering how the heck this was going to work, when he wasn't in the story to start up a romance. But I enjoyed the portion while he was gone also. I absolutely adored the story of how Miro met Janet. That was great.
A little over 1/2 way through, I had resigned myself to this ending up with a last min deflowering book.
But I was wrong. Once Ian returned the relationship moved very quickly, with a little shoot'em up action thrown in for good measure. But WHOOOOO, those first love scenes were hot.
Ian was all on board pretty quick, for someone who associated himself as strait...but hey, I can't complain about missing the self doubt. I was happy to skip over it.
It may have been a little beyond belief, but it was a fun book, with a couple of steamy scenes.
Very enjoyable, without being drawn out or intense.
Note: I hope those boys get some good life insurance...they sure get banged up a lot.
Nice for a fun fluffy ride.
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Re-read
Is it wrong that I loved seeing Sam, without getting annoyed by Jory?
I needed a re-fresher. I want to read book 3, but couldn't remember enough about books 1-2 to able to fully enjoy it.
A lot of shoot 'em up action. Dang, Miro is a bullet magnet. I did pause a little on building a fire. I would think that they wouldn't want to draw attention to themselves.
I enjoyed this a lot. I loved how shocked Miro was at seeing Sam with Jory.
I still think Ian was a little fast at accepting his feelings, since he associated himself with being strait. But this time I felt like he had been considering his feelings for a long time. It wasn't like a switch was flipped.
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This is possibly my favorite Mary Calmes series, and the reason I continue to try new series by her.
It was nice to see Sam.
Miro is something else. Once again I was disappointed when Ian left, but I quickly got over it because Miro was entertaining all on his own.
Loved the boys.
I've forgotten so many details about this series, I'm looking forward to continuing on.
I should finish on early tomorrow. I’m only at about 20% now but I’m plugging along.
Completion Post: Task 17 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.Whiskey and Wry by Rhys Ford
pc: 254
read: 06/03/22
rated: 4 stars
How it fits: 2775 ratings
This was a re-read for me. I read 4 books of the series and stopped. After re-reading the first two I'm not sure why I stopped. I think I'll try to finish the whole series this time. I love the story of Damien. I can't understand how people can treat their kids like Damien was. Whet is going on in the brains of these people? Maybe it is a malfunction of the brain.
I can’t check your books tonight, I’m on my phone. But for now…Here is your next task!
Task 18 - 91. Add up the years of the teammates' births and each teammate reads a book with that minimum number of pages. For example, teammates were born in 75, 83, 87 and 94 - each teammate reads a book at least 339 pages long. No pass for this task.
Please include the math and your required page count in your completion posts.
Of course my current book isn’t that many pages and I’m midway so I’ll finish and then choose one from SH to read that fits this too.
Completion PostTask 18 - 91. Add up the years of the teammates' births and each teammate reads a book with that minimum number of pages. For example, teammates were born in 75, 83, 87 and 94 - each teammate reads a book at least 339 pages long. No pass for this task.
Skye - 75
F. - 60
Ashley-82
Helke-66
Total 283
259 pages
4.5 stars
Read 3 June 22
Read basically in one sitting. Definitely not a book that all can enjoy, please take heed of the warnings. Like that the author showed fully the conflict that Ryker/Ryan felt. Thought it bad that Creed's Mum and grandparents were such a***h***s and basically abused him. Pleased that Creed found a great friend in Toby.
F. wrote: "Completion PostTask 18 - 91. Add up the years of the teammates' births and each teammate reads a book with that minimum number of pages. For example, teammates were born in 75, 83, 87 and 94 - eac..."
Fiona you can´t use this book. It has not enough pages. Sorry.
Completion PostTask 18 - 91. Add up the years of the teammates' births and each teammate reads a book with that minimum number of pages. For example, teammates were born in 75, 83, 87 and 94 - each teammate reads a book at least 339 pages long. No pass for this task. Total 283
Lickety Split 286pg
Completed 06/03/22
3 stars.
It wasn't poorly written or anything. It just wasn't for me.
It's a whole lot of sex, which is fine, I love some good sex scenes.
But I never connected with the characters.
Tucker was kinda an ass and a whore.
He had multiple (unknown how many, there were so many) kids, that he just had nothing to do with. I didn't care for Patch much either.
Completion PostTask 18 - 91. Add up the years of the teammates' births and each teammate reads a book with that minimum number of pages. For example, teammates were born in 75, 83, 87 and 94 - each teammate reads a book at least 339 pages long. No pass for this task.
Skye - 75
F. - 60
Ashley-82
Helke-66
Total 283
Against the Grain by Jay Hogan
Kindle edition - 406 pages
4 stars
finished june 3, 2022
I love this series and this was one of my favorites so far. I knew nothing about murder ball and after googling it- wow it’s intense. I loved both MCs and while I’m not a fan of books that center around homophobic families, this book handled it well with the secondary character and estranged father. Trigger warning for physical abuse to a secondary characters.
Helke wrote: "F. wrote: "Completion PostTask 18 - 91. Add up the years of the teammates' births and each teammate reads a book with that minimum number of pages. For example, teammates were born in 75, 83, 87 a..."
Silly me!! LOL
Will read another, hopefully finish today.
I will need one or two days. My daughter came home this evening. We will go shopping tomorrow and in the evening we will go to a concert.
Just seeing if Firefox will work now.Yay!!! It worked!!!
Helke wrote: "I will need one or two days. My daughter came home this evening. We will go shopping tomorrow and in the evening we will go to a concert."Have a great day with your daughter! =) Sounds like a good time.
Completion PostTask 18 - 91. Add up the years of the teammates' births and each teammate reads a book with that minimum number of pages. For example, teammates were born in 75, 83, 87 and 94 - each teammate reads a book at least 339 pages long. No pass for this task.
Skye - 75
F. - 60
Ashley-82
Helke-66
Total 283
Nothing Special V by A.E. Via
393 pages
Reread 4 June 22
4 stars
Pure entertainment. Love reading about these guys. This book is one of the best as we get to see all the guys and hear from not just Steele and Tech but also God and Day.
Firefox has reverted to not letting me post again!! Pain in the bum!!
My poor poor feet. 4 hour standing only. I'm def getting old. I need a seat for a concert now. But Kaleo was great. The singer really has a great voice.
Lol. I know the feeling.I went to see Shinedown a few years ago, and it was standing only.
I went to the front and held on to the fence for dear life. Before the end my hubby was holding me upright because I would have collapsed without him. I felt so old.
Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "Lol. I know the feeling.I went to see Shinedown a few years ago, and it was standing only.
I went to the front and held on to the fence for dear life. Before the end my hubby was holding me uprig..."
Yes like that. But I'm proud that I got throu it. A few weeks earlier and I wouldn't have. My achilles heel inflammation is so much better now. Still there so I have to be careful but I'm nearly free of pain and have a much better range of things I can do. Now I only need to not catch covid so I can go to Five Finger Death Punch on the 15th. There I'll have a seat. 😃
Completion PostTask 18 - 91. Add up the years of the teammates' births and each teammate reads a book with that minimum number of pages. For example, teammates were born in 75, 83, 87 and 94 - each teammate reads a book at least 339 pages long. No pass for this task.
Skye - 75
F. - 60
Ashley-82
Helke-66
Total 283
Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux
pc: 322
read: 06/04/22
rated: 5 stars
Finally I got around to read the second book of the series after reading the first on repeatedly. TY and Zane are two strong characters with a lot or vulnerability. I honestly don't know how they can function as a couple.
Here is your next task!Task 19 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.
Books selected for this task need to be written by an author whose first or last name starts with the first letter of a teammate's screen name. Do not use your own screen name for this task. Please include the matching teammate's name in your completion posts. This is not a team decision. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.
Selection Task 19 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.Stars & Stripes 306pg
Team Mate Ashley
Author Abigail Roux
Task 19 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.1000-213 = 787
Ranch Daddy by Silvia Violet
Team mate: Skye
Kindle edition 213 pages
4 stars
finished: June 6, 2022
I enjoyed the story and the MCs, but this wasn't the best in the genera as far as daddy kink goes. Riley is a 21 year old college drop out when his father makes him work on the family ranch as a last resort before cutting him off. Riley's father doesn't believe he can accomplish anything and is constantly putting Riley down. Riley has had a crush on Blake since he was a kid and now has to learn directly from the man who is 17 years older than him in order to get his inheritance. Blake quickly becomes Riley's daddy while teaching Riley everything he knows about running his father's ranch. This relationship was mutual and handled in a responsible, safe manor. The ending was super sweet.
completion post: Task 19 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.787 - 250 = 537
Tequila Mockingbird by Rhys Ford
pc: 250
read: 06/06/22
rated: 4 stars
Teammate: F
I nearly forgot all about this book from the last time I read it til now. I like Forest and I like Conner. And I like that he is secure enough in himself to accept the change in his perspective and his life. I wish a lot more people were like that. The world would be a better place.
Completion Post: Task 19 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.537-296=243
Here Comes Trouble by A.E. Via
296 pages
4 stars
Fits: A for Ashley
Review
Easy reading. About time Ruxs and Green admitted what was between them. Not sure that I would continue helping out my mother if she treated me like that. Fingers crossed that rehab works this time.
Okay, now I feel like a slacker...cause I am.I'll be done today. I gotta get a move on, I forgot about the buddy read starting today.
Completion Task 19 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.Stars & Stripes 306pg
Team Mate Ashley
Author Abigail Roux
Completed 6/6/22
5 stars
Every book, is just better and better.
Ty and Zane are in love, and finally completely comfortable with themselves and each other.
Now...the families find out.
Most of the reactions were positive, but not all.
It was nice to see Zane's family finally.
His mother needs a smack upside the head.
Loved the story. Adored Ty and all the felines.
This is just a great series overall.
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re-read 9/14/17
I still love this series. This is one of my favorites in the series. They are much more open with each other. There are a lot of funny moments. I still get a kick out of Ty and the tiger.
My only complaint, is I'm getting to close to the end of this series-again.
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re-read 5/17/18
“She told me to wait, that I was going to lose a finger.” Earl looked toward the kitchen and then back at Ty and Deuce. He snorted. “I asked her, did she think I was stupid? Then a couple snips later, whack. Off went the finger. And you know what that woman said to me? I said, ‘Mara, you cut my finger off.’ And your mother said to me, ‘Well, Earl, who’s stupid now?’”
That line still cracks me up. I don't think I'll ever be able to re-read without getting a chuckle right there.
Still loved the book.
I will be back in the morning with your last task. 😊
Here is your last task! Last Task. Read books with a 5 in the first edition Kindle page count. No pass for this task.
Since this is Round 5 of The Amazing Race Team Challenge, books selected for this last task need to have a 5 in the first edition Kindle page count. Remember if there are multiple English language editions with the initial publication date or earliest Kindle publication date, you are free to use any of those edition’s page count.
Remember completion posts with errors or missing elements will not count towards your team total or the completion of this task. The task will be considered ‘completed’ when each team member has completed one book for this task, additional books will count towards a tie breaker if necessary. Help each other out by double checking posts are complete with the first edition Kindle page count!
There is no need to post a team completion in the Q&A thread, I will be checking all team threads at the conclusion of the challenge. 😊
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Not necessary. 7 down and Ashley will finish soon.