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May 01, 2022 12:23AM
I´ll read Family Camp 219 pages.
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completion post: Task 6 - 14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.Family Camp by Eli Easton
pc: 219
read: 05/01/22
rated: 4 stars
pc for the task: 1000 - 219 = 781
A re-read for me but one I was really looking forward to. Geo is an admirable guy who is fostering two adorable kids and trying to adopt them. Travis is a successful baseball player who was a fosterkid himself once. They meet at the summer camp Travis´s family is holding every year. The rest is history plus a bit of drama.
.completion post: Task 6 - 14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.Deke by Eden Finley
pc: 310
Finished: May 1, 2022
rated: 4 stars
pc for the task: 781-310 = 471
Review:
This is such a fun series and I really liked Lennon and Ollie's story. I definitely think this series should be read in order, and without too much time between books, because old characters are included and if you don't know their history then it could take away from the story.
I would have liked some closure around Ollie's ex, as I feel like that was just left unfinished. Also, while I do think this book has a HEA, I hope Ollie and Lennon are in future books so we hear more about how their story evolves - do they move in together? Do they last? All questions I hope to get answers to.
Helke, we just have to read a 1000 pages between us.Ashley - 310
Helke - 219
Fiona - 250
Total - 779
So Skye has to read a book with at least 231 pages.
F. wrote: "Helke, we just have to read a 1000 pages between us.Ashley - 310
Helke - 219
Fiona - 250
Total - 779
So Skye has to read a book with at least 231 pages."
The team has to read 1000 pages. If not all members read I is OK too. So whoever finishes his book first to fill up the 1000 pages gets to call for the next task.
I just started Here Comes Trouble for SH so as soon as I’m done I’ll post it. 296 pages. Unless someone else finishes first.
Completion Post -Task 6 - 14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.Requiem In Leather by James Buchanan
250 pages
Finished 2 May 2022
4 stars
Review: Deputy Joe and Kabe are off to the big city of San Francisco, Kabe's old stomping ground, for the memorial of Kabe's former Dom. Here in the city Joe is clearly uncomfortable and Kabe starts to fall back into bad habits.
We get to see and hear more of the background of Kabe and the people that helped him find his way. Loved his Gram's outlook on life.
Completion Post -Task 6 - 14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.Out of the Blues by Mercy Celeste
pc: 328
read: 05/02/22
rated: 5 stars
pc for the task: 471 - 250 (F´s book) - 328 = -107
This was the third time I read the book and it gutted me again. Mason is so torn up and broken and so beautiful. There is so much pain in all of them and I want to shake the mother and father so hard that their teeth rattle. Read for yourself and find out why ;)
Still a five star read for me btw.
Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "I'm going to read Finding Zach 264pg"Are you using your pass for this task?
As a reminder to everyone, every teammate needs to participate in every task unless they use their pass. Each teammate only has one pass per round, but is free to use it on any task that allows a pass.
I will assign your next task but because Skye Blue said she was reading a book, if the completion is posted I won't mark the pass as being used for this round. I prefer some comment from a teammate about whether or not they are going to use their pass before assuming.
Here is your next task!Task 7 - 35. Read 6 books first published between 2011 and 2020.
Books selected for this task need to have been initially published between 1.1.2011 and 12.31.2020. 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 initial publication date in your completion posts.
MountainKat wrote: "Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "I'm going to read Finding Zach 264pg"Are you using your pass for this task?
As a reminder to everyone, every teammate needs to participate in ever..."
Oh sorry Kat. That was my mistake. I thought it was enough that we finished the required amount of pages and was not aware that everybody had to contribute a book. I think Skye will post her book soon. Shall I refrain from starting the new book?
Completion Post -Task 6 - 14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.Finding Zach 264pg
Completed 05/2/22
5 Stars
Reread 05/2/22
As many books as I have to reread to continue a story because of my memory, is crazy.
But this book stuck with me for years.
Zach's past isn't something you can easily forget.
I was finished this morning, but at work and unable to post.
Selection Task 7 - 35. Read 6 books first published between 2011 and 2020.Day and Knight 200pg
First published May 4th 2015
Selection Task 7 - 35. Read 6 books first published between 2011 and 2020.I’m reading Don't Judge pub 2015.
Completion Task 7 - 35. Read 6 books first published between 2011 and 2020.Day and Knight 200pg
Published May 2015
Completed 05/03/22
3 stars
I thought I had read this before, but I had it mixed up with another undercover fake relationship book.
It was entertaining once I got into it.
So far it doesn't really stand out. I'll pretty much forget most of it by the end of the day.
But since it's a series with the same MC's, I think it has potential.
Some of my all time favorite series took me 3 books before I was hooked.
Unfortuantly, this series only has 3 books.
I'll give the next one a try, and hope this is a good foundation for the rest of the series to build upon.
Completion Task 7 - 35. Read 6 books first published between 2011 and 2020.Don't Judge
Published 2015
pc 365
5 stars
Michaels and Judge start out enemies as they are forced to partner up and track a murderer and drug dealer who escaped a drug bust. Both come with baggage - Judge has a broken heart and Michaels is a hot head who doesn't back away from a fight. Both are used to working alone and resent being paired up for this assignment. Once they both realize the other is gay, they find a new way to take out their frustration. Enter steam. As their feelings grow, they both grapple with the idea of a relationship and seeing each other again after the job is completed.
This is the fourth book of Nothing Special and I really enjoyed it. While all the past, usual characters are present, this focuses more on Judge and Michaels and I really enjoyed their story and path to find each other. Michaels came off as such a sweet guy in the last book where he was introduced, but that was far from the case once you got to know him. Judge is a loner with a broken heart who had accepted that he would spend his life alone. This book is super steamy but not in an OTT way. This is my favorite of the series so far and with the way it ended, I'll be sure to read the next one to see what happens with God and Day.
Completion post Task 7 - 35. Read 6 books first published between 2011 and 2020.book:The Hitman's Guide to Making Friends and Finding Love|51805184]
pc:
read: 05/04/22
rated: 4.5 stars
Published: July 30th 2019
I loved and hated this book. Normally I don't go for book where the author tried very hard to be funny because it shows and I don't like it. In this case there were parts like this and I hated them. Other parts were very funny without being so obvious about it and I loved them. And as I liked Leland very much I gave the book on high rating.
I wonder if F. saw the new category or not.
Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "I wonder if F. saw the new category or not."I have, just about finished Not So Silent Night. At 68%. Should finish today.
No worries.I hope it fits in your SH.
Completion Post - Task 7 - 35. Read 6 books first published between 2011 and 2020. Shelter the Sea by Heidi Cullinan
Kindle Edition, 190 pages
Published April 18th 2017
Finished 4 May 22
5 stars
Read in one sitting. Loved it all and had a tear in my eye when RJ won. But all hope is not lost, hopefully in future books we can see how the fight continues.
Enjoyed seeing Jeremy get a service dog and the difference it made to his life.
5 stars and highly recommended reading but only if you have read Carry the Ocean first
Fiona did you post completion on the track thread?
Helke wrote: "Fiona did you post completion on the track thread?"We need to read 6, we have only 4 completed at the moment.
We can read MF romance for this right? I’m nearly done with Fix Her Up so once I finish I’ll post it here- definitely today.
F. wrote: "Helke wrote: "Fiona did you post completion on the track thread?"We need to read 6, we have only 4 completed at the moment."
Oh shoot I forgot. OK going to take a look for a book that fits.
ETA: Going to read Hello My Angel
publ.: May 31th 2020
My MF book is finished and fits- pub 2019- but I don’t want to post it if we sticking to MM here. Let me know. Also, I’m reminded why I prefer MM after reading this. This was my first MF in over 150 books I think so it was definitely a change.
Ashley wrote: "My MF book is finished and fits- pub 2019- but I don’t want to post it if we sticking to MM here. Let me know. Also, I’m reminded why I prefer MM after reading this. This was my first MF in over ..."
Only MF I read in the last 3 uears is historical aka regency romance like Georgette Heyer.
Ashley wrote: "My MF book is finished and fits- pub 2019- but I don’t want to post it if we sticking to MM here. Let me know. Also, I’m reminded why I prefer MM after reading this. This was my first MF in over ..."
It fits - any romance book fits.
Dang...My last book was 2003. I wasn't thinking we needed 6.But I'm close to done with A Chip and a Chair, I'll post it by the end of the day.
Completion Post - Task 7 - 35. Read 6 books first published between 2011 and 2020.Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey
Kindle Edition, 388 pages
Published 2019
Finished May 5, 2022
3 stars
This was an average read. Georgie has been in love with Travis for as long as she can remember. After his baseball career is ended early, he returns home trying to figure out his next move. Georgie befriends him while helping to get him to resume his life, and they enter into a fake relationship to help her get more respect as an adult and for him to shed his playboy reputation. While this is a sweet story and definitely had some of the best dirty talk I've heard in a while, it was otherwise just an ok read.
Completion Post - Task 7 - 35. Read 6 books first published between 2011 and 2020.Claimings, Tails, and Other Alien Artifacts
Kindle Edition, 198 pages
Published 2013
Finished May 5, 2022
4 stars
This was a good, short read. I listened to the audio and while I'm not a huge fan of John Solo, it was still pretty good. The tail sex was fun surprise. I'll definitely read on in the series.
I'm not sure if I need to post to the main page that we completed our task -let me know!
I posted completion.I just finished my 4th SH book.
I'm hoping to get to read 1 tomorrow, cause I don't get a lot of reading time on the weekend
Here is your next task!Task 8 - 22. Read 4 books #5 or higher in a series.
For this task the selected books need to be #5 or higher in a numbered series listed on GR. Please include a link to the series page in your completion posts.
Selection Post - Task 8 - 22. Read 4 books #5 or higher in a series.Dead on Arrival by Pandora Pine
Kindle Edition, 231 pages
https://www.goodreads.com/series/2192...
I just started Ground Zero for SH so I will try hard to finish it by tonight so I can start a book for this tomorrow.
Oh boy. This week doesn't fit in SH and neither does bingo.But thats okay. I think it would be good to take a breather on SH.
And my Bingo book is only 112 pages, so it will be fast.
I just finished ground zero for SH but I didn’t love it. I still have 7 more for SH. I’ll find something for this and then tackle my next SH book.
I can't find where it says what the page minimum is?I saw an audio book needed to be equal to 150pages, but I don't see anywhere that says the minimum legnth of a book would be?
I didn't want to read a book with only 100 pages if it wasn't going to count.
150 page minimum - taken from first Kindle edition
Thanks,I'm searching.
My last book was actually book 5 in the series!
So I'm trying to find a book 5 that can also stand alone.
If I can't find anything, I'll do a reread of a favorite series...but I'm on the hunt.
I found something. yay.
Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "I found something. yay."That is good. But if you need to look again the task said #5 or higher in a series.
Completion Post - Task 8 - 22. Read 4 books #5 or higher in a series.Dead on Arrival by Pandora Pine
Kindle Edition, 231 pages
How fits: https://www.goodreads.com/series/2192...
Finished 7 May 22
Rating 4 stars
Enjoyed meeting up with Ronan, Tennyson and all the gang again.
Looking forward to the rest of the series, have fallen quite a bit behind. Men never seem to retire. Apparently my husband is but spends just as much time in the garage with his hobby business as he did at work!! Know exactly how Tennyson feels!!
Completion Post - Task 8 - 22. Read 4 books #5 or higher in a series.Nothing Special V by A.E. Via
Date finished: 05/07/22
Star Rating: 5 stars
Pages: 393
How it fits: https://www.goodreads.com/series/1393...
I love the guys and Tech and Steel are no exception to this rule. The part of the book about God and Day are great. It was nice to see them finally get their HEA with their wedding.
It was good to see that Steel didn´t need the alcohol as a crutch after meeting Shawn. I especially liked about him that he was so supportive of Shawn, allways encouraging him to stand up for his goals and trying to help him. The way new characters were introduced into the story was a thing of beauty. It looked so effortlesly and natual in the way the story moved.
This was a re-read and my review still stand. The MCs are great together and I love the whole team.
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