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TART Challenge - Round 5 - The Loitering Layabouts (Literally) (8)
Task 25 Completion Post112. Each teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that have been there over a year and the teammate picks one of those books to read.
More Than Life by Mary Calmes
Pages: 330
Qualification: Chosen from My To Read shelf by Donna
Read: 5/31/22
Rating: ★★★★
I swear I've read this already. Not positive but it seems familiar. It could be the because it had the typical Mary Calmes MCs. I really loved both of these guys and the supporting cast. Interesting story line that kept me reading way too late so I call that a win. A murder, a bad guy, a badder guy and the guy everyone just adores. Good comfort read.
[*book:More Than Life|52260271]
I am at 81%... I will try to stay awake long enough to finish it... grrrIF this brain fog doesn't pass soon, I am going to go crazy! 😜
I can't believe how it is even affecting my ability to type... thank God for Grammarly!
Task 25 - COMPLETION POST112. Each teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that have been there over a year and the teammate picks one of those books to read. No pass for this task.
Walk a Mile by Sarah Madison
240 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Jane's rec... shelved April 23, 2019
Finished: 5/31/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
Well, HELL! I did NOT see any of that coming! OK, the whole switching bodies thing was a bit OTT, not to mention my brain completely let me down with the "who is which body" thing... but the rest? That just blew my mind!
I think we have a better understanding of Flynn now, and I can see how each of them walking in each other's shoes (as it were) answered a lot of questions for us and also for Flynn and Jerry aka "Lee"! *grin*
I have already placed Truth and Consequences into my reading schedule for June and trust me when I say it will be read sooner rather than later!
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Task 25 Completion PostSuggested by Shannon
Portals and Puppy Dogs
165 pages
on tbr: 1/15/21
Date read: 5/31/22
3.5 stars
I am not really sure why I dont gel with this series as I like Amy Lane and also like magic books. The coven just seem to be languishing trying to prevent an even bigger problem.
A short book took a long time to read.
Task 25 - COMPLETION112. Each teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that have been there over a year and the teammate picks one of those books to read. No pass for this task.
Ghost of Himself
261 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Donna's rec... shelved 11 Sep 2020
Read: 31 May
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I didn't gel as much with these two MCs as I had with PP's earlier series 'Cold Case Psychic'. And whilst I realised that this was a cross over series, I think it crossed over well after the point I was up to in the CCP series (or its spin off). Unfortunately the CCP series are no longer released in audio, so I wouldn't have bridged that gap regardless, however there were a couple of spoilers in this story that occurred after the end of the audios :( Eg Tony Abrussi and some other characters that appear in the plot...
There's a lot more magic in this world now. A lot more 'other world' development. Just wish it was all in audio.
Maybe one day I will have the time to go back and read the later stories (book 7 onwards) in CCP - I love that series.
Narrated by Michael Pauley (Dean) - excellent.
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Summary post - Task 25112. Each teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that have been there over a year and the teammate picks one of those books to read. No pass for this task.
Shannon - Completion 602
Donna - Completion 604
Lisa - Completion 606
Jane - Completion 607
Here is your next task!Task 26 - 119. As a team, select an author that is new to at least two of you and each teammate reads a book by that author.
Select an author that is new to at least 2 teammates, then each teammate reads a book by the selected author. The selected author would have no read books on the shelves of at least 2 teammates. Please include the teammates the author is new to in your completion posts. (Ideally link to their shelves sorted to the author too. 😁)
Task 26 Selection PostMagazines and Motorcycles
179 pages
Qualifies: new author to all team members
Donna's read shelf
Jane's read shelf
Task 26 - SELECTION POST119. As a team, select an author that is new to at least two of you and each teammate reads a book by that author.
Magazines and Motorcycles by Lynn Michaels
179 pgs/GR
Qualifies: New To Me Author for ALL of us!
Donna: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Lisa: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Shannon: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Jane: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
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Task 26 Selection Post 119. As a team, select an author that is new to at least two of you and each teammate reads a book by that author.
Magazines and Motorcycles by Lynn Michaels
Pages: 179
Qualification: Lynn Michaels New Author for All!
Janes's Shelf
Lisa's Shelf
Donna's Shelf
Shannon's Shelf
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OMG - now I'm under pressure!!
Task 26 - Selection119. As a team, select an author that is new to at least two of you and each teammate reads a book by that author.
Magazines and Motorcycles by Lynn Michaels
179 pgs/GR
Qualifies: New To Me Author for ALL of us!
Donna: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Lisa: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Shannon: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Jane: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
[*book:Magazines and Motorcycles|61126498]
Task 26 Completion Post 119. As a team, select an author that is new to at least two of you and each teammate reads a book by that author.
Magazines and Motorcycles by Lynn Michaels
Pages: 179
Qualification: Lynn Michaels New Author for All!
Janes's Shelf
Lisa's Shelf
Donna's Shelf
Shannon's Shelf
Read: 6/1/22
Rating: ★★
I could have gone my whole life without reading this book and probably been better for it. I did not like anything about it. I should have been a sobbing mess but felt absolutely nothing at all. Not my jam!!
[*book:Magazines and Motorcycles|61126498]
Task 26 Completion PostMagazines and Motorcycles
179 pages
Qualifies: new author to all team members
Donna's read shelf
Jane's read shelf
Date read: 6/2/22
3 stars
Oh dear. It could have been so good but we got a cast of 1 dimensional characters and a story which really didnt go anywhere. The kid was cute but wasnt enough to save the book.
Sorry guys. It looked good. At least its short.
Task 26 - COMPLETION POST119. As a team, select an author that is new to at least two of you and each teammate reads a book by that author.
Magazines and Motorcycles by Lynn Michaels
179 pgs/GR
Finished: 6/2/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Qualifies: New To Me Author for ALL of us!
Donna: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Lisa: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Shannon: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Jane: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Review:
Let me start by saying this was a new author for me and she appears to be well-loved by many of her readers. I will NOT be one of those readers. For some strange reason, I expect a book to be edited and proofread before I give it a 5-star rating, which this story was sadly lacking in proofreading. Case in point...
“Yeah!” Chase through an arm in the air.
Now, I could take the time to list the many other errors that I found like this one, but I have better things to do with my time.
As for the story itself? I will admit that a sports story is at the bottom of my "want to read" list, but as I needed this for a challenge I went into this one with an open mind thinking motorcycle racing should be interesting. I stand corrected! The MCs were so wishy-washy they could have mopped my floors with their indecision and seriously, why would both of them "think" they want a relationship and then continually "say" that it just wasn't something they could do right now... nevermind, I don't even want to go down that rabbit hole.
Now, let's talk about Chase, the "almost" savior of this book! He was written spot-on for a 6/7-year-old boy! I wish I could say that I felt his pain at his loss, but the author missed the mark on that one also. But, his enthusiasm for dirt bike racing was contagious and well-written. Thank you Ms. Michaels for that!
As always with books that failed for me, I will be giving it 3-stars because regardless of my thoughts, this author dedicated time, hard work, and the love of her art to this book and deserves to know that I appreciate that dedication.
[ book:Magazines and Motorcycles|61126498]
Task 26 - COMPLETION119. As a team, select an author that is new to at least two of you and each teammate reads a book by that author.
Magazines and Motorcycles by Lynn Michaels
179 pgs/GR
Qualifies: New To Me Author for ALL of us!
Donna: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Lisa: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Shannon: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Jane: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Read: 3 June
Rating: 2 stars
Review:
The best thing I can say about this book is that it worked for 2 challenges! Score.
On to the book: the opening is really stunted. A line early on that one of the secondary characters asks MC Jason comes to mind: "What are you, 12?". That sums up most of the MCs' relationship. The MCs' reasoning is all over the place, they hold grudges and are really careless with their words & the other person's respect. At the end, their conversations are just plain sharp. I'd hate to be a friend of any of these characters. Being rude is not funny. Holding someone's mistakes to their face isn't gracious (MC Jason) and places the other person on a lower footing (MC Ryker). Urgh.
There wasn't much about this story that endeared it to me, so all up - it was ok (2 stars).
I notice that the book currently has an avg rating of 4.23 stars (after my team had rated it). I can only think that 'rabbit and all his friends and relations' jumped on to boost the book.
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Lisa wrote: "Sorry guys. It looked good. At least its short."Haha - at least it knocked a book off for the Scav Hunt for me! And I now know that dirt bikes and their riders are not my cup of tea ;)
(I think if I'd been allowed to take the full month to read this, I would have really struggled to pick it back up. This way, I knocked it off in two sittings.)
Jane (PS) wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Sorry guys. It looked good. At least its short."Haha - at least it knocked a book off for the Scav Hunt for me! And I now know that dirt bikes and their riders are not my cup of tea ..."
I still haven't figured out if I can use it for SH, but I will say that this wasn't the worst book I have read this year, but it was dang close... 😭😭😭
I'm seeing two of everything this morning, so I'm not even trying to check your completions! Hopefully later today...Here is your next task!
Task 27 - 78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
Books selected for this task need to have alliteration in either the title or the author's name. There can be a small word such as in or and between the alliterated words in the title. So books such as Spook Squad or Divided in Death would work. And authors like Lucy Lennox and Eli Easton would also work.
Lisa wrote: "Task 27 Selection PostPentacles and Pelting Plants
208 pages"
Extra credit for the 3rd P?
OK, my sister and I are heading to Cincinnati in the morning for a concert (yes, she is driving) so, I will just post one book, but will try to pick up a 2nd if we need it! I tried audio and boy did that mess with my head... so, I guess no listening on the way there. Of course, we are always gabbing the whole way... what was I thinking! LOL!!!
OK, I lied... I found 2 books! *grin*Task 27 - SELECTION POST
78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
Book 1:
Dawn's Desire by V.L. Locey
164 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Title
[ book:Dawn's Desire|58611462]
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Book 2:
Twilight's Touch by V.L. Locey
176 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Title
[ book:Twilight's Touch|60175007]
Task 27 Selection Post78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
Seeking Sunshine by Carly Marie
Pages: 315
Qualification: Title
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Task 27 - Selection *updated*78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
A Marked Man by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Pages: 214
Qualifies: Title - MM
[*book:A Marked Man|13447566]
Task 27 - COMPLETION POST78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
Book 1:
Dawn's Desire by V.L. Locey
164 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Title
Finished: 6/4/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
Well, I am not sure what is up with changing the name of the ranch because the author didn't change the name in the book or on the cover...
As for the story? I'm not crazy about how it ended, but since I am jumping right into Twilight's Touch I am feeling more forgiving! *grin*
This is a fluffy read with a bit of angst! We kinda come away with more questions than answers, but since I am moving right into book 2... so, more forgiving! *snort* LOL!!!
I get the feeling that this is a spin-off series, but I will have to go and give that a check. As for book 2, I haven't read the blurb, but I am assuming that I am going to get some answers... I had better get some dang answers!
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Task 27 - COMPLETION78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
A Marked Man by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Pages: 214
Qualifies: Title - MM
Read: 4 June 2022
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I really enjoyed this story today. Its the second or third time I've read, but its been a quite a few years at least. (GR tells me I've only read it once back in 2013, but I know I've read at least once since then ~ maybe 4 or 5 years ago.) I was expecting a 3 star rating as I had last rated it 3 stars, but its a very solid 4 stars for me. Maybe I was just in the mood? And I do know these characters throughout the years of reading this series off and on.
Narrated by Greg Boudreaux - who can make any story great ;)
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Task 27 - Selection BOOK 278. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
Spirited Situation
Pages: 239
Qualifies: Title - SS
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Task 27 Completion PostAlliteration in title
Pentacles and Pelting Plants
208 pages
Date read: 6/4/22
4 stars
I enjoyed this one much better than the last. The story moved along a lot faster and at the end we had some resolution. I will read book 4 as I want to see Cully and Dante's story
Lisa wrote: "Task 27 Completion PostAlliteration in title
Pentacles and Pelting Plants
208 pages
Date read: 6/4/22
4 stars
I enjoyed this one much better than the last. The story moved along ..."
I have to admit I avoid Amy L now. I've had too many misses with her. Not sure I'll ever read this series...
Jane (PS) wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Task 27 Completion PostAlliteration in title
Pentacles and Pelting Plants
208 pages
Date read: 6/4/22
4 stars
I enjoyed this one much better than the last. The story..."
If I do read this series, I will probably just skip the 1st book and pretend it isn't even there and go straight to the 2nd one... *grin*
Donna wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Task 27 Completion PostAlliteration in title
Pentacles and Pelting Plants
208 pages
Date read: 6/4/22
4 stars
I enjoyed this one much better than t..."
You kinda need to read in order to get the story arc
Task 27 Completion Post78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
Seeking Sunshine by Carly Marie
Pages: 315
Qualification: Title
Read: 6/4/22
Rating: ★★★★
Loved, loved these two. Liam was just such a hot freaking mess trying his very hardest and just getting nowhere fast. Garrett had given up finding what he needed in partner so was trying to be content living his life alone. How Garrett didn't realize he was a full on Daddy, I have no idea. He so was!! All the characters were amazing except the school faculty who were awful. Watching these two trying to figure out how they would work was just a joy to see. Really enjoyed this read.
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Task 27 - COMPLETION BOOK 278. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
Spirited Situation
Pages: 239
Qualifies: Title - SS
Read: 5 June
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
Loved it. I believe Louisa M has just become an auto-buy author with the addition of this book to her list! She just keeps pumping out stuff that I love.
I love ghost stories with a bit of mystery (which they always have); the cast of characters in this book are just great and the 'friendly' ghost are diverse and adorable. Looking forward to book 2 which will hopefully also be released in audio soon after publication this month.
Narrated superbly by Nick J Russo.
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Task 27 - Completion Summary1. Donna - msg 631
2. Jane - msg 632
3. Lisa - msg 634
4. Shannon - msg 638
5. Jane - msg 639
6. Donna - ?
Task 27 - COMPLETION POST78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
Book 2:
Twilight's Touch by V.L. Locey
176 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Title
Finished: 6/5/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
I'm remembering back to book one and how I really wasn't happy with how Nate and Bishop's story ended, but I thought I would get some answers in book 2... I was wrong! grrrr
Yes, Perry and Will have a wonderful lackluster relationship, but where are my Nate and Bishop details... the thieves? So many dang questions... and only a few answers.
NOW, I have to wait until who knows when to read book 3... Keeping fingers crossed that book 3 will come through for me!
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Team 8: The Loitering Layabouts (literally) Task 27 COMPLETION POSTS:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Here is your next task!Task 28 - 105. Each teammate lists two favorite authors. Select books written by the authors on two different teammate's list and read books by those authors. (Two books each per teammate.) No pass for this task.
Each teammate lists two favorite authors. Then each of you selects an author from two different teammate's favorites and read a book written by both authors. The books selected do not need to have been read by the teammate, only written by one of their listed favorite authors. Make sure you select from two different teammate's lists! Please include a link to the teammate selection message in your completion posts.
Task 28 Selection Post - Book 1Fake It 'til You Make Out
202 pages
Shannon's favorite author
Will add link to Shannons post when on the desktop
Task 28 Selection Post105. Each teammate lists two favorite authors.
Code Blue by NR Walker
Pages: 442
Qualification: From Lisa's Fav List
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Task 28 - 105. Each teammate lists two favorite authors. Select books written by the authors on two different teammate's list and read books by those authors. (Two books each per teammate.) No pass for this task.
Donna's Favorite Authors... today! *grin*
Pandora Pine
Lucy Lennox
Task 28 - SELECTION POST105. Each teammate lists two favorite authors. Select books written by the authors on two different teammate's list and read books by those authors. (Two books each per teammate.) No pass for this task.
Shadow's Edge by S.C. Wynne
155 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Lisa's Favorite Author
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112. Each teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that have been there over a year and the teammate picks one of those books to read.
More Than Life by Mary Calmes
Pages: 330
Qualification: Chosen from My To Read shelf by Donna
[*book:More Than Life|52260271]