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TART Challenge - Round 5 - The Loitering Layabouts (Literally) (8)
Task 16 Selection Post (Book 2)104. Read 8 holiday books.
The Best Gift by Eli Easton
153 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Tagged Holiday-Christmas on MPG x 47 people
[ book:The Best Gift|59553141]
Are any of these audio ;) 😂Off to check out my options...
Jane (PS) wrote: "Are any of these audio ;) 😂Off to check out my options..."
Probably not... :'(
104. Read 8 holiday books.
Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
Pages: 177
Qualification: Title
[*book:Holidays on Ice|8156399]
I've put Holiday on Ice on hold until I hear back from Kat - realised it was MPG tagged non-fiction! (I was enjoying it though - reading about his experiences as a Christmas Elf.)So will post another book to read right now :)
Task 16 - Selection post (book 2?)104. Read 8 holiday books.
Cherish Your Name
Pages: 153
Qualification: precis & MPG Holiday > Christmas
[*book:Cherish Your Name|13334100]
Jane (PS) wrote: "Task 16 - Selection post (book 2?)104. Read 8 holiday books.
Cherish Your Name
Pages: 153
Qualification: precis & MPG Holiday > Christmas
[*book:Cherish Your Name|13334100]"
EXCELLENT choice! *grin*
Donna wrote: "Task 16 Selection Post (Book 1)104. Read 8 holiday books.
Late for Christmas by Amy Lane
156 pgs/GR
Qualification: The title.
[ book:Late for Christmas|59606377]
..."
How in the world could I make it to 72% in this book before my brain realized that one of the MCs names is Mark? Which is my brother's name... *headdesk*
Task 16 COMPLETION POST (Book 1)104. Read 8 holiday books.
Late for Christmas by Amy Lane
156 pgs/GR
Qualification: The title.
Finished: 5/12/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
OK, another, in a long line of stories, where the dog stole the show... and the kids were a close 2nd!
Mark and Cassidy were kinda an afterthought in between life happening with them and family and friends!
I would have appreciated the warm and fuzzy feelings if I hadn't been reading this story in 80-something-degree weather! grrr
If you are looking for a short, cute holiday story that centers around family... this one is for you!
[ book:Late for Christmas|59606377]
Jane (PS) wrote: "I've put Holiday on Ice on hold until I hear back from Kat - realised it was MPG tagged non-fiction! (I was enjoying it though - reading about his experiences as a Christmas Elf.)So will post ano..."
Ok - so it needs to be fiction! I hadn't noticed the MGP non-fiction tag 😱
Dang it - it was pretty amusing for the bit I listened to! (Doesn't read at all like non-fiction)
Task 16 - COMPLETION (book 1)104. Read 8 holiday books.
Cherish Your Name
Pages: 153
Qualification: precis & MPG Holiday > Christmas
Read: 13 May
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
This was a reread and I wasn't terribly keen on it but it was a long time since I'd last read it. ...I REALLY enjoyed it. The focus is very much on Malik meeting Dylan's family, the poor start to their relationship, and the subsequent realisation by Dylan's family that Malik is exactly the right man. The demon element is pretty limited in terms of time and space in the book *phew*.
Narrated by Paul Morey - I found his tone soothing and easy to listen to. He was great for this book.
[*book:Cherish Your Name|13334100]
Task 16 - Selection post (book 2)104. Read 8 holiday books.
Saving Silas
Pages: 177
Qualification: MPG Holiday
[*book:Saving Silas|28490253]
Task 16 - Completion Post - Book 1Read 8 Holiday Books
Best Present Ever?
159 pages
Qualification: Tagged holiday x6 on MPG
Date Read: 5/13/22
3 stars
This book was really hard to rate. If you enjoy stories with 'littles' then you might have rated it higher. This was my first ( and last) littles book. I am sorry but I just dont get it. We got to 50% and I thought, no diapers...fantastic, then they went there.
I suppose that Ross and Sidney did love each other but no.
Task 16 - COMPLETION (book 2)104. Read 8 holiday books.
Saving Silas
Pages: 177
Qualification: MPG Holiday
Read: 13 May
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review:
I really like the overall premise for this book: the abused son finding a hero in the damaged veteran, now EMT. Whilst pretty unrealistic, it is a story of hope in and around the festive season. Yes, its simplistic and yes, its sappy. But that suits me just fine ;)
Narrated by Derrick McClain - excellent!!
[*book:Saving Silas|28490253]
Jane (PS) wrote: "Task 16 - COMPLETION (book 2)104. Read 8 holiday books.
Saving Silas
Pages: 177
Qualification: MPG Holiday
Read: 13 May
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review:
I really like the overall premise..."
Dang it, Jane! I am only at 47% on my 2nd book... LOL!!!
Wait! Shannon hasn't posted her 2nd one yet... *grin*
Donna wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Task 16 - COMPLETION (book 2)104. Read 8 holiday books.
Saving Silas
Pages: 177
Qualification: MPG Holiday
Read: 13 May
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review:
I really like t..."
😂😂😂😂😂 Yup - just don't expect this to happen again 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lisa wrote: "Not started book 2 yet"Excellent! I mean, oh... I didn't notice that. hehehe
Task 16 COMPLETION POST (Book 2)104. Read 8 holiday books.
The Best Gift by Eli Easton
153 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Tagged Holiday-Christmas on MPG x 47 people
Finished: 5/13/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
Since this required tissues for both sad and happy tears... that makes this a 5-star read for me!
Every once in a while you come across a book that hits close to home... with our son being career Navy, yeah, this was that book for me. No matter our personal thoughts on wars and the military, we should all remember that every single service member signed up knowing what their sacrifice might be. They chose to join so that they could protect the freedoms that we sometimes take for granted. Thanking them for their service is the least we can do. We also should be active when we see a need. OK, rant over... for now! *grin*
Ms. Easton gave us two men who were trying to survive their grief, together found hope and when love for each other let them see their future... a family was formed! Maybe not what most would consider a "normal" family... but, a family by choice... which can sometimes be the most important kind!
[ book:The Best Gift|59553141]
OK, both books are posted, and with my to-do list and errands that are a mile long... not to mention I have the grandpuppies this weekend... I am gone for the day! 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
Task 16 Completion Post (Book 2)104. Read 8 holiday books.
Best Present Ever? by MA Innes
Pages: 159
Qualification: Series "Secret Santa Daddy"
Read: 5/13/22
Rating: ★★1/2
I read this one first so I gave it 2 1/2 stars. If I'd read it after the Amy Lane, it would have been 1. This one just didn't work for me. The daddy/boy Dom/sub relationship wasn't separated enough for me. It gave me the ick with some sexy things happening when he was a little which "no". Just not my cuppa.
[*book:Best Present Ever?|59367524]
Task 16 Completion Post (Book 1)104. Read 8 holiday books.
Late for Christmas by Amy Lane
Pages: 156
Qualification: Title
Read: 5/13/22
Rating: ★★★★
If the last half of this one had been as emotional as the first it would have probably wiped me out but it would have been a 5 star read. God, Cassidy just broke my freaking heart. The whole muffin thing really made my eyes leak! Very sweet story with Cassidy finally getting his family and dog. I'm partial to Corgis so I could just picture the little bugger. Very nice Christmas story.
[*book:Late for Christmas|59606377]
Task 16 - Completion Post - Book 2Read 8 Holiday Books
Late for Christmas
156 pages
Qualifies: Christmas in title
date read; 5/13/22
4 stars
A cute fuzzy story. I am so glad Cassidy met Mark and got himself a family in the end. Loved how Mark's family stood by him after his accident and helped him to recover.
Completion Post - Task 16Lisa - Message 424
Shannon Message 423
Shannon Message 422
Donna Message 420
Jane Message 415
Lisa Message 414
Jane Message 412
Donna Message 410
You did that fast! I will be back in the morning with your next task. 😊
Here is your next task!Task 17 - 46. Read over 1000 pages in books written by duo authors.
Books selected for this task need to be written by two authors. If both authors names are listed on the main book page/cover, then just list the authors as your qualification. If the two authors write under a pseudonym such as Ilona Andrews, then include a link to the pseudonym's profile page or a website showing the pseudonym is two authors. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.
Task 17 Selection Post46. Read over 1000 pages in books written by duo authors.
Clutch by Piper Scott & Virginia Kelly
Pages: 240
Qualification: Duo Authors
[*book:Clutch|42208487]
Task 17 Selection PostRead over 1000 pages by duo authors
Shiver by Jocelynn Drake & Rinda Elliott
320 pages
Result. My book is also on the list for this weeks ptp
I'm changing mine so it fits as well.
Dang it! None of my SH books qualify... moving on!
Task 17 - SelectionRead over 1000 pages by duo authors
Duke's Baby Deal by Ann-Katrin Byrde
Pages: 317
Qualifies: Ann-Katrin Byrde ~ Ana J Phoenix & Kate Lowell
[*book:Duke's Baby Deal|32507254]
Task 17 - SELECTION POST46. Read over 1000 pages in books written by duo authors.
Made Mine by Sloane Kennedy Lucy Lennox on MPG
290 pgs/GR
[ book:Made Mine|41587321]
Lisa wrote: "Result. My book is also on the list for this weeks ptp"Mine fits MM Bingo :)
Task 17 Completion PostRead over 1000 pages by duo authors
Shiver by Jocelynn Drake & Rinda Elliott
320 pages
Date Read: 5/15/22
4 stars
I liked this. The story between Andrei and Lucas. Andrei who didn't know if he was gay or not and then millionaire Lucas, who meets Andrei after Andrei is assigned to be his bodyguard following a street mugging.
An interesting story and Iook forward to reading the rest of the series.
Task 17 - COMPLETIONRead over 1000 pages by duo authors
Duke's Baby Deal by Ann-Katrin Byrde
Pages: 317
Qualifies: Ann-Katrin Byrde ~ Ana J Phoenix & Kate Lowell
Read: 15 May
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review:
This is dead easy to listen to and has a decent story arc which kept me entertained and interested throughout. I'd stopped this series for whatever reason, but I'll definitely keep reading now whilst its back on my radar. (And cheer for Bram's human liaison role's success!)
Narrated by Nick J Russo - can't help but make the audio a great experience!
[*book:Duke's Baby Deal|32507254]
Jane (PS) wrote: "Task 17 - COMPLETIONRead over 1000 pages by duo authors
Duke's Baby Deal by Ann-Katrin Byrde
Pages: 317
Qualifies: Ann-Katrin Byrde ~ Ana J Phoenix & Kate Lowell..."
Ugh! I fell asleep at 11% last night...
So now its a race between Donna and Shannon who gets the job of the completion post
Lisa wrote: "So now its a race between Donna and Shannon who gets the job of the completion post"She's sleeping... I'm reading! *grin*
I’ll no doubt be back to ‘clean-up duty’ soon 😝
Task 17 - COMPLETION POST46. Read over 1000 pages in books written by duo authors.
Made Mine by Sloane Kennedy Lucy Lennox on MPG
290 pgs/GR
Finished: 5/15/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
Oh. My. Word, My head hurts! So many Marians... so many tissues... so many belly laughs... SO MANY KIDS! *grin*
This was "emotions" from the beginning to the end and you will not hear me complaining! It was amazing to see these two "families" come together to form the perfect cast of characters for this book! Although, as I have said MANY times before... strong female characters are a win/win for me and if you throw in a show-stealing Georgie and her Princess Kitty? Yep... GREAT read!
[ book:Made Mine|41587321]
Task 17 Completion Post46. Read over 1000 pages in books written by duo authors.
Clutch by Piper Scott & Virginia Kelly
Pages: 240
Qualification: Duo Authors
Read: 5/15/22
Rating: ★★★★
I don't think I've read a dragon egg book before but this was super fun. Nate's snarky personality made it for me. Alistair was just the sweetest but his family sure leaves something to be desired. They did nothing but insult him through the whole book. The other characters were great and the story itself was completely entertaining. Will definitely continue with the series. Dragons, who knew?
[*book:Clutch|42208487]
Task 17 Completion Post1167 Pages
Lisa: Shiver, Post 436
Jane: Duke's Baby Deal, Post 437
Donna: Made Mine, Post 442
Shannon: Clutch, Post 444
Shannon, can you add the total page count to the completion post.
You are all set to get your next task in the morning... Before I leave for an appointment... I better set my alarm a little early!
Lisa wrote: "Shannon, can you add the total page count to the completion post."I didn't have my phone so this is me adding on paper. Could be right!
Here is your next task!Task 18 - 65. Each player reads 2 books in a series, teammates can read the same or different series.
This is not a team decision, you can read any series listed on GR for this task. Each teammate needs to read 2 books in the same series to complete this task. In between books count as long as they meet the other challenge requirements. So, Lisa reads two books in a series, Jane can read two books in the same or a different series and so on.
Task 18 - Selection Post - Book 12 books in the same series
Lessons for Suspicious Minds
183 pages
Qualification: Cambridge Fellows #10
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OK, I have options... *grin*