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TART Challenge - Round 5 - The Loitering Layabouts (Literally) (8)
Task 20 - COMPLETION POST82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series.
Qualifies: #10 Vino & Veritas
Unguarded by Jay Hogan
306 pgs/GR
Finished: 5/21/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
Did I love this story, you ask? No, but I certainly did like it! *grin*
It was slow... and long... but, it had animals and Leo so that has to count for something! I loved the strong female characters, as always, but I could have done without the whole Karen thing. Yes, Emmett's mom's name is Karen. Things were better towards the end and I know change and acceptance can be hard for some, but as I have always said... love your kids, the rest will come!
[ book:Unguarded|56758557]
Task 20 Completion Post82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series.
Series (Vino & Veritas)
Heartscape by Garrett Leigh
Pages: 240
Qualification: #2 in Vino & Veritas series
Read: 5/21/22
Rating: ★★★★
The book rating was hard for me on this one. Between 3 and 4 stars but I'll go with four because it did keep me coming back. It was quite the slow burn, friendship turns to romance type book with a whole lot of inner dialogue and giving each other space even if they didn't want to. They seemed to tip toe around each other even though they both said they didn't want that. We got to know Jax better because he was more open with his past and by the time we got to Tanner it just fell kind of flat for me. Not sure why. Maybe all the build up? Not sure. Anyways, like their romance a whole lot.
[*book:Heartscape|56403162]
Task 20 - Completion PostRead 4 books in a series
Unforgettable
209 pages
Qualification #16 Vino & Veritas series
Date read: 5/22/22
3.5 stars
A little slow for me, a fake boyfriend trope where really both MCs liked it each and, should have been real from the beginning. At least when they did decide to have a real relationship, the when will they speak to each other didnt drag on.
Cant believe Im not the last to post...lol (unless Shannon forgot)
Lisa wrote: "Cant believe Im not the last to post...lol (unless Shannon forgot)"Oops, I am last. Could someone do the completion post please.
Lisa wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Cant believe Im not the last to post...lol (unless Shannon forgot)"Oops, I am last. Could someone do the completion post please."
Sorry, I just woke up and you have already done it! 😴
I fell asleep on the couch and just came to do it. lol. Whoops!!
Shannon wrote: "I fell asleep on the couch and just came to do it. lol. Whoops!!"It would appear that hard work makes you sleep like a log! My sister and I both conked out before nine last night... *headdesk*
I've not checked your completions, will get to that probably tomorrow.Here is your next task!
Task 21 - 121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task.
As a team, select another team in this challenge. Then each teammate reads two books read by a member of the selected team on or after December 22, 2021 and rated a minimum of 4 stars. Please include a link to the selected team member’s review (preferred) or read shelf in your completion posts. Also include the selected team in your completion posts. No pass for this task.
Task 21 Selection PostPick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task.
Team picked Team 3
Book 1
Davo
169 pages
Read by Liz. 5/10/22. Rated 5 stars
Liz's review
Task 21 Selection PostPick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task.
Team picked Team 3
Book 2
And So We See Darkly
188 pages
Read by Starstruck. 4/5/22. Rated 4 stars
Add Starstrucks review
Task 21 Selection Post121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task. (Team 3)
Bad Habits by Onley James & Neve Wilder
Pages: 328
Qualification: Starstruck - Read 2/25/22, Rated ★★★★
[*book:Bad Habits|55601709]
Can we read the same books or do we have to each read different books?I want to read Davo! *crosses fingers*
Never mind! I will read it later!
Task 21 - SELECTION POST121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task. Liz/Team 3
Book #1:
Finding Finn by Kiki Burrelli
193 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Liz read 1/20/22 5-stars
[ book:Finding Finn|31813781]
Donna wrote: "Can we read the same books or do we have to each read different books?I want to read Davo! *crosses fingers*
Never mind! I will read it later!"
Can't see why you can't. Its not mentioned as not allowed in the task...
Task 21 - Selection Post121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task.
Team 3
Fake It 'til You Make Out
Pages: 202
Qualifies: Gustaf, read 13 Apr 2022, rated 5 stars
[*book:Fake It 'til You Make Out|51057368]
Task 21 Completion PostPick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task.
Team picked Team 3
Book 1
Davo
169 pages
Read by Liz. 5/10/22. Rated 5 stars
Liz's review
Date read: 5/23/22
5 stars
Fergus leaves Sydney for a small mining community 3500kms away. He is going to do a study into the affect of isolation has on humans. There he meets Davo, a permanent resident who loves skirts.
An easy to read story with good secondary characters and a potty mouth cockatoo.
Task 21 - Selection Post book 2121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task.
Team 3
Clashing Hearts
Pages: 271
Qualifies: Gustaf, read 18 Feb 2022, rated 5 stars
[*book:Clashing Hearts|54150805]
Task 21 - SELECTION POST121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task. Liz/Team 3
Book #2:
Davo by N.R. Walker
169 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Liz read 5/10/22 5-stars
[ book:Davo|60676146]
Task 21 - COMLETION POST121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task. Liz/Team 3
Book #1:
Finding Finn by Kiki Burrelli
193 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Liz read 1/20/22 5-stars
Finished: 5/23/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
I absolutely loved the Wolves of Walker County series and was expecting more of that when I chose this book... My expectations were too high. *headdesk* 😭
In Ms. Burrelli's defense, this was one of her early works and she has grown by leaps and bounds, so don't judge this author by this book!
What was missing from this book, you ask? Well, let's start with DETAILS! Then let's move on to PROOFREADING! And, last, but NOT least, WORLD BUILDING!
I can handle the second if we are given the first and the third. As a whole, this felt like she had set down her thoughts for the story, and it would have been a great story if it had been developed, but she published it as is... an outline?
I want to read Christian's story, but have a fear of running across the same problems like this one. I feel I will have to do some research before I jump in with both feet!
As I said earlier... read her newer works! Very well written and extremely entertaining!
[ book:Finding Finn|31813781]
Task 21 Completion Post (Book 1)121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task. (Team 3)
Bad Habits by Onley James & Neve Wilder
Pages: 328
Qualification: Starstruck - Read 2/25/22, Rated ★★★★
Read: 5/22/22
Rating: ★★★★
Great read! An assassin and a hacker, what could go wrong? Jonah takes Cas in when he sees him talking to a pimp on a bus bench. Cas is only 16 so Jonah doesn't see him in any kind of romantic way. Two years later Cas leaves. He's been gone for five years and has managed to get himself in a giant mess with his hacking. Now he's back and when they meet again....oh man, the sparks here! Great action, great smexing, interesting side characters and a whole lot of fun. Loved it!
[*book:Bad Habits|55601709]
Task 21 Selection Post (Book 2)121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task. (Team 3)
Hot Seat by Eli Easton & Tara Lain
Pages: 274
Qualification: Liz - Read 5/23/22, Rated ★★★★
[*book:Hot Seat|60283865]
Task 21 - COMPLETION POST121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task. Liz/Team 3
Book #2:
Davo by N.R. Walker
169 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Liz read 5/10/22 5-stars
Finished: 5/23/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
Last year, my 7-year-old grandaughter told me that boys shouldn't wear skirts. I promptly asked her, "What are you wearing?" She said, "Pants." Enough said!
If it makes you feel good about yourself, then that is what is good for you! As long as no animals are harmed, or humans *sigh*... then you be you!
So, you don't want to see a man in a skirt... or any other garment that you deem "feminine"? LOOK THE OTHER WAY!!!
My one wish for this story would have been a dual POV, I found Davo fascinating without it, but can you imagine if we had a look at his thought process... mind-boggling! *grin*
[ book:Davo|60676146]
Task 21 Completion Post (Book 2)121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task. (Team 3)
Hot Seat by Eli Easton & Tara Lain
Pages: 274
Qualification: Liz - Read 5/23/22, Rated ★★★★
Read: 5/23/22
Rating: ★★★★
Loved how these two met. Rescuing people? Yes, please. I just loved Shane so much. He was the sweetest. These two had a connection right from the start but when Shane becomes an honorary Canali, Mike just can't handle it. Of course the Canali dad was clueless and an a**hole and how they all didn't get that Shane was gay from the beginning was just sad. Macho crap just pisses me off and these guys had it in spades. I just felt so bad for Shane and Mike. Being together should be so hard. Their HEA is not a guarantee at the end of the book but hopefully we'll get more of them in the rest of the series.
[*book:Hot Seat|60283865]
Task 21 Completion PostPick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task.
Team picked Team 3
Book 2
And So We See Darkly
188 pages
Read by Starstruck. 4/5/22. Rated 4 stars
Starstruck's review
Date read: 5/24/22
2 stars
Well, I guess I shouldn't have just picked a book so far into the series. I really had no idea who was who, quite a few secondary characters and I really didnt click with the 2 MCs.
Task 21 - COMPLETION121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task.
Team 3
Fake It 'til You Make Out
Pages: 202
Qualifies: Gustaf, read 13 Apr 2022, rated 5 stars
Read: 23 May
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
I enjoyed this a lot more than on my first read. No idea why. Perhaps my mood last time? This is just a really fun read with great side characters, genuine but flawed MCs and the plot conflict, whilst a bit annoying, was also understandable. That adds up to a great read for me.
Narrated by Joel Leslie - excellent.
[*book:Fake It 'til You Make Out|51057368]
Task 21 - COMPLETION book 2121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task.
Team 3
Clashing Hearts
Pages: 271
Qualifies: Gustaf, read 18 Feb 2022, rated 5 stars
Read: 24 May
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Whilst I love 'business' based romances, I've never been a fan of the developer-type romance. It hard for me to relate to someone wanting to ruin countryside, even though I wouldn't describe myself as a greenie. I just love trees and the country.
Anyway, in this story, our MC Lachlan was definitely a douche for a good portion of the start of the story, but he softened over time; lost his horrid edge. MC Easton was sweet and full of heart, but totally stubborn. The person who I really disliked was reserved for Lachlan's revolting father - I couldn't understand why he and his brother Christian put up with him. All the other characters were great, including the delightful kid, Percy...
Whilst it wasn't 5 stars (just a bit long for me combined with the dreadful father). Looking forward to the next book in the series.
[*book:Clashing Hearts|54150805]
Task 21 - Summary post121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task.
Team 3
1. Lisa #1 - msg 520
2. Donna #1 - msg 523
3. Shannon #1 - msg 524
4. Donna #2 - msg 526
5. Shannon #2 - msg 527
6. Lisa #2 - msg 528
7. Jane #1 - msg 529
8. Jane #2 - msg 530
Sorry - travelling. Posted in the Q&A :)
Here is your next task!Task 22 - 68. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books with one word titles.
Books selected for this task need to have one word titles, articles and exclamations included. So books such as NautiCal would work, but books like The Thief would not. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.
Task 22 - SELECTION POST68. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books with one word titles.
Heartsong by A.E. Wasp
289 pgs/GR
Qualifies: One-word title.
[ book:Heartsong|57501196]
Task 22 Selection Post68. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books with one word titles.
Flare by Jay Hogan
Pages: 422
Qualification: One-word Title
[*book:Flare|60624917]
Task 22 - Selection Post68. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books with one word titles.
Slick
Pages: 252
Qualification: One-word Title
[*book:Slick|37791787]
Task 22 - COMPLETION POST68. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books with one-word titles.
Heartsong by A.E. Wasp
289 pgs/GR
Qualifies: One-word title.
Finished: 5/24/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
So many real-life truths in this story.
I had a very long, emotional review written and then I cleared it all out because this story will be something different for everyone who reads it. My biggest takeaway was that it's OK to be different. No two people are the same and when someone tries to change you to make you "normal" then know... THEY are what is wrong in this world, not YOU!
Don't let others make you doubt yourself. It will be hard, but coming to the realization that you are worthy of any dream that you may have will be your greatest gift... to yourself and to others!
As seems to be the trend in the books that I have been reading lately, Stumpy stole the show... dang dogs! LOL!!! And can I just say, we all need a Richie in our lives!
The one thing that quirked me the most was the loose thread concerning Sean's dad!
[ book:Heartsong|57501196]
Task 22 Completion Post68. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books with one word titles.
Flare by Jay Hogan
Pages: 422
Qualification: One-word Title
Read: 5/24/22
Rating: ★★★★
Boy did I get sucked into this one. It was a long read that didn't feel long at all. Rhys is a bit of a hot mess and has been since he was roofied and assaulted at 17 and Beck is a lumberjack type professor who's given up on finding the one. They meet when Beck's nephew shoplifts at Rhys' store and it all begins. Fashion drama, spying, a fire and a cast of great characters round this book out nicely. I loved how their relationship developed and this was no easy feat for either of them. They really has to do some work. I can't wait for the next person's story!
[*book:Flare|60624917]
LOL - looks like I will be last again! Only 25% in, and I'm sure Lisa will post sometime after she wakes up...
Havent started yet. Todays job. I can watch tv without my patch, Im working up for the ipad and computer screen. 20 mins a time. My book is audio, if I need it
We squeaked in by 3 pages, I think. Lol
Task 22 - Completion PostHeartscape
240 pages
Qualification: one word title
Date read: 5/25/22
4 stars
I am enjoying this series where you can just dip in and out of the series.
This book focuses on Tanner and Jax. Both have difficult pasts but finally get it together.
Task 22 - COMPLETION68. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books with one word titles.
Slick
Pages: 252
Qualification: One-word Title
Read: 25 May
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Good story - MC Oscar is a dancer and overly dramatic at times; MC Roman (a significant brother) is a long-haul pilot with a tendency to move too fast, or not at all ;) It was sweet the way these two came together and dealt with their trials. Would have enjoyed seeing a bit more comeuppance for Oscar's nemesis...
Narrated by Greg Boudreaux - excellent as usual.
[*book:Slick|37791787]
Task 22 - Summary post68. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books with one word titles.
1. Donna - msg 538 289pp
2. Shannon - msg 539 422pp
3. Lisa - msg 543 240pp
4. Jane - msg 544 252pp
Total pages = 1,203
Way to squeak that one out! I'll be back tomorrow with your next task.
MountainKat wrote: "Way to squeak that one out! I'll be back tomorrow with your next task."Haha!!
Here is your next task!Task 23 - 63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical’.
Books selected for this task need to be tagged 'magic' or 'magical'. Qualification can come from tags/shelves only. Variations of the words and combo tags will be allowed in context. Please include a link to the top shelves page with your qualifying tag along with how many tags and the top shelves page number in your completion posts. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.
Task 23 Selection Post63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical’.
Never Trust a Guy With Fangs by Mia Monroe
Pages: 325
Qualification: MPG Magic x20
[*book:Never Trust a Guy With Fangs|60424307]
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82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series.
Series: Vino & Veritas
Headstrong
Pages: 260
Qualifies: #3 in the Vino & Veritas series
Read: 21 May
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Loved these two MCs - flawed but genuine in their hearts, with both just needing a little directional change. MC Whit is a fun-loving goofus who is quite adorable. MC Rainn is jaded and bitter over his lost hockey career - he needs someone light and optimistic to pull him out of his dudgeon.
I was impressed that the author allows each MC to listen to each other, speaking up when issues arise. No silly misunderstandings - each just digging within themselves for growth.
Narrated by Tim Paige & Iggy Toma - excellent.
[*book:Headstrong|56403168]