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TART Challenge - Round 6 - Loitering Layabouts (1)
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Nov 03, 2022 02:14AM
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I am having awful internet issues. The company sent me a brand new super fast hub, my mobile devices recognize it but my desktop wont recognize the network. So I put on my old hib and the desktop says no internet.I am using my landladys network but then I had an issue where it didnt connect first thing.
Lisa wrote: "Task 25 completion post book 2Read 2 books from Team 3
Conversion
176 pages
date read 11/3/22
4 stars
Gustaf's 5 star rating and read 7/27/22
This story is the getting together o..."
Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (172). Thanks.
Here is your next task!Task 26 - 112. Each teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that has been there over a year and the teammate picks one of those books to read. No pass for this task.
Each of you will select two books from your other teammates ’to-read’ shelves that have been there over a year. (If no books over a year on their ‘to-read’ shelf, then select from the 20 oldest books on their shelf. But how is it possible to not have books that have lingered over a year?!) Each teammate will pick one of the books selected from their shelf and read that book. So each teammate will have to read one book from the six picked options.
Lisa:Island Detective, 155 pgs, 5/21
Perfect Day, 187 pgs, 4/21
Donna:
Not So Silent Night, 170 pgs, 11/1/21
The Coven of Nine: Spirit, 182 pgs, 10/31/21
Jane:
Desires, 231 pgs, 3/21
Trusting Cade, 351 pgs, 7/21
Task 26 -112. Each teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that has been there over a year and the teammate picks one of those books to read. No pass for this task.Lisa:
Nightwork
Nothing but Good
Shannon:
The Friendship Equation
One Cup of Daddy and a Dash of Love
Jane:
Mr. Big Shot
Couldn't Cheat Death
Finally, complete... 🤦♀️😭🤣
Task 26 - Selection PostEach teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that has been there over a year and the teammate picks one of those books to read. No pass for this task.
Island Detective
155 pages
Chosen by Shannon
Task 26 - SELECTION POST112. Each teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that has been there over a year and the teammate picks one of those books to read. No pass for this task.
Qualifies: Lisa chose this for me!
Hacked by Susi Hawke
154 pgs/GR
[ book:Hacked|40771826]
Donna wrote: "Task 26 - SELECTION POST112. Each teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that has been there over a year and the teammate picks one of thos..."
D, I choose it. Lol
Lisa wrote: "Donna wrote: "Task 26 - SELECTION POST112. Each teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that has been there over a year and the teammate pic..."
Valid point... *headdesk* LOL!!!
LOL - I didn't know a couple of them were even in my books to read!!Given Mr Big Shot was selected twice, I'll go with that one 😎
Off to pick my two for each of you, but no doubt you don't really need them as I suspect you have already chosen ;)
...Oooh - Shannon hasn't posted yet. Maybe I have a chance ;)
Shannon:Operation Meet Cute
Trusting You, Trusting Me
Lisa:
Cryptic
Sailor Proof
Donna:
What Happens at Christmas
Conversion
Jane (PS) wrote: "LOL - I didn't know a couple of them were even in my books to read!!Given Mr Big Shot was selected twice, I'll go with that one 😎
Off to pick my two for each of you, but no doubt you don't reall..."
Dang, I didn't even notice that Lisa had posted it. Oh, well... we hope you enjoy it! 🥰
Task 26 - Selection112. Each teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that has been there over a year and the teammate picks one of those books to read. No pass for this task.
Mr. Big Shot
Pages: 173
Qualifies: Chosen by Lisa AND Donna
Added to bookshelf 19 Sep 2021
[*book:Mr. Big Shot|56042817]
Donna wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "LOL - I didn't know a couple of them were even in my books to read!!Given Mr Big Shot was selected twice, I'll go with that one 😎
Off to pick my two for each of you, but no dou..."
I hadn't even realised it was on my list! So I'm looking forward to it!!
Jane (PS) wrote: "Task 26 - Selection112. Each teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that has been there over a year and the teammate picks one of those boo..."
I picked it also but changed it when I saw what the copycats did! lol
Task 26 Selection Post112. Each teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that has been there over a year and the teammate picks one of those books to read. No pass for this task.
The Friendship Equation by JR Gray
Pages: 261
Qualification: Added to TBR 9/21/21
[*book:The Friendship Equation|58602919]
Shannon wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Task 26 - Selection112. Each teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that has been there over a year and the teammate pick..."
Great minds think alike! *grin*
Now we are all waiting to see if she likes it so that we can read it... *headdesk* LOL!!!
Task 26 - COMPLETION POST112. Each teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that has been there over a year and the teammate picks one of those books to read. No pass for this task.
Qualifies: Lisa chose this for me!
Hacked by Susi Hawke
154 pgs/GR
Finished: 11/3/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
To say that I didn't recognize the Zeke in this story would be an understatement. Of course, that was after Pax, his newly realized mate, was holding Zeke's own knife to his throat. Maybe that changed his outlook on life?
Pax was certainly a handful, but well worth the wait!
I did have one complaint though... didn't anyone else want BABY NAMES? Seriously? I realize that there was chaos abounding, but these were details that needed to be known... just sayin'!!!
[ book:Hacked|40771826]
Task 26 - Completion PostEach teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that has been there over a year and the teammate picks one of those books to read. No pass for this task.
Island Detective
155 pages
date read: 11/4/22
4 stars
Added to tbr: 5/26/21
Chosen by Shannon
This was Olaf and Paul's story. Paul is still living in London whilst Paul is on the IOW. Paul has been offered a new job as a stepping stone to promotion and that gives him a lot to think about as Olaf doesnt want him to take it. Olaf himself has resigned from the force and has become a private investigator.
A nice story wityh a nice mystery for Olaf to sort out and lots of cameos from their friends.
Task 26 Completion Post112. Each teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that has been there over a year and the teammate picks one of those books to read. No pass for this task.
The Friendship Equation by JR Gray
Pages: 261
Qualification: Added to TBR 9/21/21
Read: 11/4/22
Rating: ★★★★
Chosen by Donna!
This one was a little odd because the boys were teenagers but they didn't sound anything like the teenagers I know. A bit too mature. That said, I loved their story. You could feel the deep bond these two had even without the romance. And it's always a bonus to get us some virgin sexy times, we love that! I do wish it was dual POV but I always want that. All in all a fun read.
[*book:The Friendship Equation|58602919]
Task 26 - COMPLETION112. Each teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that has been there over a year and the teammate picks one of those books to read. No pass for this task.
Mr. Big Shot
Pages: 173
Qualifies: Chosen by Lisa AND Donna
Added to bookshelf 19 Sep 2021
Read: 4 Nov
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Really light-hearted fun. Dead easy to read/listen to. The MCs are very likeable, along with the secondary characters. I loved the rugby rivalry between the Kelly gang and Spencer's team - adding to the story with some humorous by-plays.
My only issue was that I felt I missed a bit of the story in the middle - the jump from boss/assistant seemed very fast! But I'll definitely continue the series!
Narrated by Nick J Russo - smooth execution!
[*book:Mr. Big Shot|56042817]
Task 26 - Team Completion112. Each teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that has been there over a year and the teammate picks one of those books to read. No pass for this task.
Donna - msg 520
Lisa - msg 521
Shannon - msg 522
Jane - msg 523
My apologies, I will check completions later. Here is your next task!
Task 27 - 101. Read 8 books published in even months and even years.
Books selected for this task need to have been initially published in even months (February, April, June, August, October or December) and even years (2010, 2012, 2014, etc). Make sure you use the initial publication date for this task. 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 post.
Task 27 - Selection101. Read 8 books published in even months and even years.
Book 1
Two Men and a Baby
Pages: 206
Qualifies: Published 7 August 2020 ~ 08/2020
[*book:Two Men and a Baby|54854611]
Task 27 - selection post bk 1Book published in even month and year
Subway Slayings
274 pages
First published: October 2022
Task 27 - SELECTION POST101. Read 8 books published in even months and even years.
Qualifies: Published February, 2018
Shadow's Return by S.C. Wynne
196 pgs/GR
[ book:Shadow's Return|38893622]
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Qualifies: Published August, 2018
Stolen by Susi Hawke
202 pgs/GR
[ book:Stolen|41156871]
Task 27 selection post bk 2Published in even month and year
Agents of Winter
153 pages
Published October 2022
Task 27 Selection Post101. Read 8 books published in even months and even years.
Book 1
Scored by Carly Marie
Pages: 322
Qualification: Published 10/22
[*book:Scored|61256290]
Book 2
Salvation's Sinner by Annabella Stone
Pages: 166
Qualification: Published 8/20
[*book:Salvation's Sinner|48637626]
Task 27 - COMPLETION101. Read 8 books published in even months and even years.
Book 1
Two Men and a Baby
Pages: 206
Qualifies: Published 7 August 2020 ~ 08/2020
Read: 6 Nov
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Fun & light-hearted, low on conflict, no crazy decisions or miscommunication. This is a straight forward love story - other than the fact that MC Connor was straight ;) and the MC Josh previously dated Connor's brother 😆
Narrated by Michael Dean - excellent
[*book:Two Men and a Baby|54854611]
Task 27 - Selection101. Read 8 books published in even months and even years.
Book 2
Hitched
Pages: 375
Qualifies: Published 1 June 2022 ~ 06/2022
[*book:Hitched|58924718]
Task 27 - completion post bk 1Book published in even month and year
Subway Slayings
274 pages
First published: October 2022
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.
Task 27 - COMPLETION POST101. Read 8 books published in even months and even years.
Qualifies: Published August, 2018
Stolen by Susi Hawke
202 pgs/GR
Finished: 11/5/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
Even though this series is what I call a "cookie cutter" series... it is still entertaining and everyone is just adorable at some point! *grin*
These authors have done a fine job of giving us a bit of action, a bit of love and a ton of kids... excellent job!
[ book:Stolen|41156871]
Task 27 completion post bk 2Published in even month and year
Agents of Winter
153 pages
Published October 2022
Date read: 11/6/22
4 stars
No big case for the guys. This book concentrated on their romantic life and how they were getting on with each other.
Task 27 - COMPLETION POST101. Read 8 books published in even months and even years.
Qualifies: Published February, 2018
Shadow's Return by S.C. Wynne
196 pgs/GR
Finished: 11/6/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
Trust issues.
Making big "relationship" decisions.
Fighting a VERY bad, bad guy.
Meeting the "family".
Yeah, this one moved right along.
And, of course, Sparkles... which we didn't see this time... grrr LOL!!!
[ book:Shadow's Return|38893622]
Task 27 Completion Post101. Read 8 books published in even months and even years.
Book 1
Scored by Carly Marie
Pages: 322
Qualification: Published 10/22
Read: 11/6/22
Rating: ★★★
This one was such a let down for me. I love these books and this one was just okay. They didn't even get together until way later in the book then all they did was talk and talk....and talk. Jesus, get to some kind of sex already!! It really could have used some steam. Everything about this one was just meh. So sad!!
[*book:Scored|61256290]
Task 27 Completion Post101. Read 8 books published in even months and even years.
Book 2
Salvation's Sinner by Annabella Stone
Pages: 166
Qualification: Published 8/20
Read: 11/6/22
Rating: ★★★★
This was a fun start to a new series that didn't really feel new because of all the characters from other series that are included. This one had the Congo, drug smuggling, adventure...all the things packed into a quick read. I will admit there were many times I didn't know whose head I was in but I got there eventually!
[*book:Salvation's Sinner|48637626]
‼️ PLEASE TAKE NOTE! ‼️With the challenge ending on Thursday, November 10th, there will a minor change to the last task. Beginning on Tuesday, November 8th, when teams post their completions and get a new task, they will all get the same task. For this task, instead of just completing it, you will continue reading to add to the total number of books read for your team. There will be no passes for the last task and to complete it, every team member must complete a book for the task and contribute to the overall book count. So, the task is considered ‘completed’ when every team member has read one book for the task, but you can continue reading in order to increase your overall book count for the task in case that is needed for a tie breaker. In the event that two or more teams are tied based on the number of tasks completed, the team with the highest book count will win The Amazing Race Team Challenge!
**Remember if your completion posts are incomplete or have the wrong page count, your books will not count. So help each other out by checking the posts!**
Posting that your team has completed the last task in the Q&A thread is not necessary as I will be checking all the team threads when the challenge ends.
‼️ If your page count comes from a Kindle edition published on the initial publication date on the editions page, it will count. If your page count comes from a Kindle edition labeled '1st edition', it will count. If your page count comes from the earliest dated English language Kindle edition, it will count. I am looking for one of those three things when confirming your books! As long the page count you list is correct, I will accept any link to the book. ‼️
Task 27 - COMPLETION101. Read 8 books published in even months and even years.
Book 2
Hitched
Pages: 375
Qualifies: Published 1 June 2022 ~ 06/2022
Read: 7 Nov
Ratings: 4 stars
Review:
Really enjoyed but it wasn't as humorous as the earlier book in the Thicket. Quinn is delightful and full of sass. Percy/Champ is a bit delusional but he ends up pulling through.
There's a mystery to prop up background for the romance. The plot twist was obvious from way back, but still worked well.
Narrated by Michael Dean - excellent.
[*book:Hitched|58924718]
Task 27 - Team Completion101. Read 8 books published in even months and even years.
1. Jane - msg 533
2. Lisa - msg 535
3. Donna - msg 536
4. Lisa - msg 537
5. Donna - msg 538
6. Shannon - msg 539
7. Shannon - msg 540
8. Jane - msg 542
Challenge ends Thursday midnight eastern.
So we have one more task before the final one...?
Yes, tonight - 2 day task a d the final task Weds- only 24 hrs for that one
Here is your next task!Task 28 - 90. Each member reads a book published in sequential months, i.e. June, July, August and September 2019. Teams decide which months. No pass for this task.
Books selected for this task need to be published in sequential months. The months can cross over from the end of one year to the beginning of the next. You will be using the initial publication date for this task. 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 selected dates in your completion posts.
Task 28 - selection postTeam chose May, June, July, August 2021
Love Me Again
197 pages
First published July 2021
Task 28 Selection Post90. Each member reads a book published in sequential months, i.e. June, July, August and September 2019. Teams decide which months. 5/6/7 2021
Forgiven: Con by Sloane Kennedy
Pages: 243
Qualification: Published 6/21
[*book:Forgiven: Con|58354644]
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