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PtP - Dominating Dominoes (8)
Stacy wrote: "Week 5 Selection Post -The Warlord Wants Forever
Qualifies - No 30 on Brainy Romantic Heroes List."
Hi Stacy - please add the page numbers to this post as well :)
Sorry Jane, have edited to include pages. 🙂
Completion Post ~ Week 5 ~ Option 2
Tutoring the Delinquent by Jessa Kane
Pages: 112
Read: October 14, 2022
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review: This was my second Jessa Kane book. The story wasn't unique or anything and it was so OTT... but I enjoyed it for what it was. I can see myself reading more of JK's books when I'm in the mood for these types of straight to the point stories.
Selection Post ~ Week 6 ~ Option 1
Office Hours by Katrina Jackson
Pages: 197
Qualification: cover model wearing a suit (please see above)
Week 6 - selection PostFormalwear
207 pages
Week 6 - completion post
207 pages
Date read: 10/15/22
4 stars
I enjoyed the first book in this series and that was pleased to find out that book 2 had been released.
This book picks up where the last one left off.
I liked the fact that there was no drama or angst even though they had to deal with Jameson's sister Amy.
Selection Post: Week 6, Option 1
Book: Call Me Daddy by Jade West
Pages: 236
Qualification: Man wearing suit vest on cover
Week 6 - Selection Post Billion Dollar Sugar Baby
Pages: 222
Qualifies: model with suit on cover, see below, also approved by Jane
[*book:Billion Dollar Sugar Baby|60307961]
Week 6 - Completion Post Billion Dollar Sugar Baby
Pages: 222
Read: 10/18/22
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
This was a typical trope that had no surprise twists in the story and that was the only downfall for me. The MCs and side characters were absolutely amazing and I fell in love with them all. Alex and Wren had chemistry from the beginning and you saw them falling in love from a mile away. While I do wish there was at least one chapter with some angst in it, it was an overall very well written book with both sweet and hot scenes.
Completion Post: Week 6, Option 1
Book: Call Me Daddy by Jade West
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5 stars)
Review:
This was a bit too much daddy/little girl kink for me... I have found my limit. He wiped her after she peed.. to each their own, but not for me, thanks. Overall, this was entertaining, but the romance wasn't great and it was a bit over the top.
Week 6 - Selection Post. Enchanting the Earl by Kathy L. Wheeler
Pages: 190
Qualifies: Formal clothes on the cover.
Week 6 - Completion Post Enchanting the Earl by Kathy L. Wheeler
Date Read: 20/10/22
Page Count: 190
How it fits: Formal clothes on the cover.
Review: This is the starting novella for K. Wheeler's
Rebel Lords of London Series. It's a prequel for the main characters story in book 1. It shows how Lorelai and Thorne meet. It was quite sweet. I enjoyed this and I will definitely read more of the series.
week 6 selection post: option 1: formal wearLessons in Love by Charlie Cochrane
pc: 186 ( Kindle first edition)
How it fits:
Sorry for the delay. BTW I will be on vacation til the Nov 6th. Don't know how often I can check in but I'll try to post selection and completion while away from home.
week 6 completion post: option 1: formal wearLessons in Love by Charlie Cochrane
pc: 186 ( Kindle first edition)
How it fits:
read:10/21/22
rated: 4 stars
I don't like historical because of the dangers these men were facing simply by following their nature. But this book didn't give me these constricted feelings. Of course it is mentioned that it is against the law and they have yo be careful to keep their relationship a secret but it is all done in a way it doesn't feel repressing to me. And the setting is great. I was on va action in Oxford and Cambridge this year and have the setting before my minds eye so it gives the book an extra layer
Completion Post ~ Week 6 ~ Option 1
Office Hours by Katrina Jackson
Pages: 197
Read: October 22, 2022
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review: I don't quite often read books that are slice of life type books. I can only think of two other books that I've read like that. Overall this was a super cute, feel-good, wholesome story that I enjoyed. I also loved the insight this book gave into the world of academia. There were errors and inconsistencies in the story that detracted from the reading experience, hence the 3 star rating.
Week 7 - Completion PostOption 1
The Morning Star
179 pages
#29 Enemies to lovers
It took me a while to get into the story. At first, there were too many characters for me to keep them all straight.
Eventually though I did get into it and it was an ok story. It set the beginnings of Simon and Jeremy and I think they might be a fun ride.
Week 7 - Selection PostOption 1: enemies to lovers
The High King's Golden Tongue by Megan Derr
pc: 412
How it fits: #143 on this list https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/8...
Week 7 - Completion PostOption 1: enemies to lovers
The High King's Golden Tongue by Megan Derr
pc: 412
How it fits: #143 on this list https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/8...
read: 10/24/22
rated: 5 stars
This is still a five star read for me even after so many times. How can any loving kosher subject her child to such a form of childhood? All work no play? Please somebody explain it to me.
Selection Post ~ Week 7~ Option 1
Out of Love by Jewel E. Ann
Pages: 354
Qualification: #388 on the Best Enemies to Lovers List
Selection Post: Week 7, Option 1
Book: The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori
Pages: 384
Qualification: #217 on Best Enemies to Lovers list
Week 7 - Selection Post Hell & High Water
Pages: 358
Qualifies: found on list Gay Enemies to lovers
[*book:Hell & High Water|48567441]
Week 5 - Completion Post Carry the Ocean
Pages: 268
Read: 10/27/22
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
I just could not get into this book. I was super excited to read it since I haven't read many books where one of the MCs was autistic and the other was depressed. I struggled following along and I just think I couldn't give it my full attention. There was so much going on and I think I missed so much. I will definitely want to read it again when I have time to see if I just wasn't in the right head space to get through it.
Week 7 - Completion Post Hell & High Water
Pages: 358
Read: 10/26/22
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
I was really intrigued when I read the summary for this book because it reminded of one of my favorites. I really liked it because of how lovable the characters are. It was a little cliche about Therians being outcasts and all that but I think I like where the series is going so I cannot wait to start the next.
I hope this is in time....Week 7 Selection Post.
First Year by Rachel E. Carter
322 pages
Qualifies: No 82 on YA Star Crossed/Forbidden Enenmy Love list
Completion Post: Week 7, Option 1
Book: The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5 stars)
Review:
This was good, but I didn't like it nearly as much as I expected to. I think what threw me off the most was that the FMC was described as being basically perfect- perfect body, perfect hair, perfect attitude... she had men drooling over her and it was just too much for me. The one thing this book really had going for it though was sexual tension.. maybe some of the best I've read? But when they finally did get together it was just meh. I don't know. I'll probably read more of the series.
Selection Post: Week 8, Option 1
Book: Moonshine by Kat Bostick
Pages: 272
Qualification: Night sky on cover
Completion Post - week 8 option 1: night skyHealing Touch by Missy Welsh
pc: 185
How it fits: book
read: 10/31/22
rated: 3 stars
I liked 5he MCs well enough to read the next book in the series for another challenge. It will be interesting to find out if they can rescue the rest of the crew.
Completion Post ~ Week 7~ Option 1
Out of Love by Jewel E. Ann
Pages: 354
Read: October 29, 2022
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review: This was a complete swoon fest. This was only my second read from this author, but I can say that I enjoy her work. These characters were amazing. This story gave me all the feels which was a similar occurrence when I read 'Look the Part'
Selection Post ~ Week 8~ Option 1
Demons in the Bedroom by Lidiya Foxglove
Pages: 226
Qualification: night sky on the cover
Completion Post: Week 8, Option 1
Book: Moonshine by Kat Bostick
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 stars)
Review:
This was a slowwwww burn, and I loved every minute of it. There is something about post-apocalyptic romances that I can't get enough of-- probably the vulnerability of the characters in placing their trust with someone else. This was definitely a main theme in the book, trust and lack thereof, and I really enjoyed seeing Joshua and Liv slowly breaking down their walls for each other.
Week 8 - Selection PostSpelling the Tea by Erin Johnson
Pages - 196
Qualifies - Night sky on the cover
Week 7 Completion Post.First Year by Rachel E. Carter
322 pages
Qualifies: No 82 on YA Star Crossed/Forbidden Enemy Love list
Rating: 5/5
Review: This is the first book of the Black Mage series. It reminded me a bit of Harry Potter. Ryiah is at an academy for learning magic. She has a grueling first year trying to beat other applicants for one of 15 apprenticeship places. There is a blossoming romance with a prince. I will read the next book, I enjoyed the story.
Week 8 - Completion PostSpelling the Tea by Erin Johnson
Pages - 196
Rating - 3/5
Qualifies - Night sky on the cover
Review: This one was alright, not great. I'm not quite sure why, but I just couldn't connect with the MC. The book is basically a murder-mystery, with vampires and witches. I think my favourite character was the cat, to be fair. She's the MC's familiar. Maybe book 2 has more character development.
Week 8 - Selection PostNight sky - option 1
140 pages
Week 8 - Selection Post - Option 1An Alpha Bear For Lucian
Pages: 207
Qualifies: night sky on cover, also approved by Jane
[*book:An Alpha Bear For Lucian|60231448]
Week 8 - Completion Post - Option 1An Alpha Bear For Lucian
Pages: 207
Read: 11/3/22
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review:
It was a cute story with the most adorable main and side characters. You started off hating the circumstances of the den and wanted to jump into the story but then Aspen comes and saves the day. It was a little predictable with who the enemy was and how it all ended but I am excited to continue reading the series.
Week 9 - Selection Post: Option 1 We Have Till Dawn
Pages: 206
Qualifies: Black and white cover, approved by Jane
[b*ook:We Have Till Dawn|55815432]
Selection Post ~ Week 8~ Option 1
Demons in the Bedroom by Lidiya Foxglove
Pages: 226
Read: November 5, 2022
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review: Lidiya Foxglove is a new to me author and I quite enjoyed this story. It was a delightful change for a rh to have the story center on a character who is a house flipper. We are introduced to the love interests who are all different in terms of personality. There's a mystery to be solved, so I'm looking forward to reading the second book.
Week 8 - Completion PostNight sky - option 1
140 pages
date read: 11/3/22
4 stars
I love a story with a vampire in it and this hit the mark. A shortish story so not alot of time to develop the characters or story but it was a good read. I havent looked at further books but I hoped Micah would get his story.
Week 9 - selection PostMonochrome option 1
274 pages
ok'd by Jane
Week 9 - completion PostMonochrome option 1
274 pages
ok'd by Jane
date read: 11/6/22
5 stars
Another intriguing mystery with the Cold Case team. This was the killing and posing of teenaged children. Elliott and Ira's relationship also made it a little further along the tracks and it also ended on a cliffie so heres to the next instalment.
Selection Post ~ Week 9~ Option 1
The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe
Pages: 192
Qualification: monochrome cover
Completion Post - Week 9 Option 1The Boss by Sloane Hunter
190 pages
Rating 4/5
Qualifies - Monochrome cover - approved by Jane.
Review: This was a sweet little romance. It was quite amusing in places. I imagine that Sam's friends from the book, will be the other "finding love" stories in the set. I enjoyed this.
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Carry the Ocean
Pages: 268
Qualifies: on list
[*book:Carry the Ocean|23110300]"
Hi Iliana - please specify the list in your post ;)