TART Challenge - Round 6 - 4 Fast Tarts (6)

[Michaele]

Completion Post - book 2
Task 7 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.


Honeymoon for One
Page numbers with source: 288 (GR)
How book qualified: 4,130 ratings
Date Completed: 9/26
Rating: 5 stars
Review: another favorite of mine, sweet, with some angst (but not over the top). It makes me want to go to Australia.

[*book:Honeymoon for One|41959108]

[Michaele]

Liza - how was the convention?

[Liza]

I JUST got off my plane. It was AMAZING!!! My daughter and I had so much fun.

[Jill]

Completion Post= 2nd Book
Task 7 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings
◆ Book:
◆ Date Completed: 09/27/22
◆ Pages: 159 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
◆ How it qualifies: Ratings details - 3,498 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...#
◆ Ratings/Review: 2 ⭐⭐ I almost DNF when Eminem was disparaged but I soldiered on. There was potential here. Sensitive misunderstood bad boy been crushing on quiet geeky h for almost 4 years, finally takes hi shot after rescuing h from an ordeal. They're in high school so cut in the mean girls dramatics. I enjoyed the actual story but as usual poor editing sunk this battleship.

[Jill]

Completion Post- Correction Post to add page #
Task 7 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings
◆ Book: Sway
◆ Date Completed: 09/26/22
◆ Pages: 338 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
◆ How it qualifies: Ratings details - 11,437 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...#
◆ Ratings/Review: 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book! Loved the entire Landry family (well siblings). It has a single mom, Alison is mom to Huxley, politics (not usually into politics not gonna lie) but this was a good story. Fast paced, I zipped right through it.

[LillianaPassions]

Completion Post Task 7 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings

Bookcover/link: Wolf with Benefits by Shelly Laurenston
Page numbers: 421 KE/GR
Date completed: 27/9
How book qualifies: 10,137 ratings
Rating/ Review: 4.5☀️
A reread for me but I love so much Shelly humour that it was really a pleasure. Toni and Ricky are not my favorite couple of the series but I really liked how the story is about Toni reclaimed her freedom and Ricky helps her. How this bunch of children are fun, humourous in their giving hell to each others, but loving and protecting each others (except Delilah).

[Liza]

Completion Post Task 7 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings
Defiance

Page numbers with source: 333 pgs/GR
How book Qualifies: 3,127 ratings
Date Completed: Sept 27
Rating/Review: 5 stars
This series is a favorite of mine. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, sexy, emotion, and action. This book is no exception. Both Nathan and Vincent have some pretty heavy baggage and are facing a serious threat with Nathan’s stalker. But damn, are they explosive together! The continued intertwining of the Barretti’s and Ronan’s crews also makes this fun. A full series reread is definitely in order!

[Jill]

Task Completion Post- Task 7
Liza: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Lilliana: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Michaele Book 2: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Michaele Book 1: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Jill Book 1: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Jill Book 2: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[LillianaPassions]

Good job everyone !! We are doing amazing !

[MountainKat, Moderator]

LillianaPassions wrote: "Completion Post Task 7 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings

Bookcover/link: Wolf with Benefits by Shelly Laurenston
Page numbers: 421..."

Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (433). Thanks.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I will be back with your next task tomorrow. 😊

[LillianaPassions]

MountainKat wrote: Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (433). Thanks."

Sorry Kat ! Here :

Correction Post Task 7 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings

Bookcover/link: Wolf with Benefits by Shelly Laurenston
Page numbers: 433 KE/GR
Date completed: 27/9
How book qualifies: 10,137 ratings
Rating/ Review: 4.5☀️
A reread for me but I love so much Shelly humour that it was really a pleasure. Toni and Ricky are not my favorite couple of the series but I really liked how the story is about Toni reclaimed her freedom and Ricky helps her. How this bunch of children are fun, humourous in their giving hell to each others, but loving and protecting each others (except Delilah).

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 8 - 43. Read 6 books published in June.

For this task you will be using the initial publication date. If there is one listed on the editions page, use that, otherwise I will be looking for the earliest dated English language edition. Your selected books can be published in any year, but must be initially released in June.

[Michaele]

I can read 2 books for this task.

[Jill]

me as well

[Michaele]

Completion Post
Task 8 - 43. Read 6 books published in June


Hitched
Page numbers with source: 375 (GR)
How book qualified: published June 1, 2022
Date Complete: 9/28
Rating: 2 stars
Review: I usually enjoy the silliness of Lucy Lennox's books, but I just did not like this book. Maybe if it were shorter? I just kept thinking Champ was bad at his job and kind of a jerk (maybe a well intentioned jerk?). I also didn't love that it felt like the book started about a quarter of the way into the story.

[*book:Hitched|58924718]

[Michaele]

Completion Post - book 2
Task 8 - 43. Read 6 books published in June


Line Mates & Study Dates
Page numbers with source: 308 (GR)
How book qualified: published June 21, 2021
Date Complete: 9/28
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This is a great series, lots of fun and interesting characters. This one deals with the aftermath of the deaths of one of the MC's parents - so heavy topic, but written with a light hand. I liked all of the siblings - I don't always like child characters, but they were great and believable - I actually wish there were more scenes with the kids.

[*book:Line Mates & Study Dates|57537914]

[LillianaPassions]

Jill wrote: "me as well"
Thanks once again guys !
I only can read one book for this challenge this week. but I will be able to do more in the week-end

[Jill]

Completion Post- Task 8
43. Read 6 books published in June.
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◆ Pages: 200 Kindle Edition
◆ How it qualifies: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
◆ Rating/Review: 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐Great book from a new to me author. Not gonna lie I might have shed a couple tears along Kaitlynn and Marshall's journey to their HEA. And their was a baby too. This was a quick read but their was a lot that happens.

[Jill]

Completion Post- Task 8 Book 2
43. Read 6 books published in June.
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◆ Pages: 153 https://www.amazon.com/Flag-Play-Kay-...
◆ How it qualifies: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
◆ Rating/Review: 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐Another quick book. Another surprise baby so of course I was as happy as a pig in mud. A bit of a sloooowww burn but it was definitely worth it to see Carson and Abby happy. So far I've enjoyed all the books I've read in the series.

[LillianaPassions]

Completion Post Task 8 : 43. Read 6 books published in June.

Bookcover/link: Trick Play by Eden Finley
Page numbers: 330 KE/GR
Date completed: 28/9
How book qualifies: First published on June 25, 2018
Rating/ Review: 4.5☀️
I loved Matt and Noah’s story . I found them sweet and cute, and Noah is sassy as I like them. I was not found of their lack of communication, as it’s not my favorite twist in romance generally but I really had a good time reading about them.

[Liza]

Completion Post - Task 8 - 43. Read 6 books published in June
Hardwood by KM Neuhold

Page numbers with source: 205 pgs/GR
How book Qualifies: first pub June 23, 2020
Date Completed: Sept 29
Rating/Review: 4 stars
I love this series. But Ev's procrastination and Wats' flip-flopping drove me INSANE!!! But that vibrator scene . . . Whoa, baby!!!! And I did love how sweet and hot they were together. And funny! How can you not love a bowtie-wearing, hedgehog-owning music teacher and a hot bear? Yum! There were quite a few laugh-out-loud moments and some seriously toe-curling hot ones.

[Jill]

Task 8 Completion Post
Liza https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Lilliana https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Jill https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Jill https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Michaele https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Michaele https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[LillianaPassions]

Thanks Jill !
Tracking updated in Message #11

[MountainKat, Moderator]

And now the long wait until tomorrow when you get your next task... 🤭

[LillianaPassions]

MountainKat wrote: "And now the long wait until tomorrow when you get your next task... 🤭"
😂

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 9 - 50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location.

As a team select a location and read 6 books set in the selected location. If you choose a big city it is easy enough, but you are free to use the state if within the US or the country if outside the US. Remember to let me know how you know your book qualifies, be it title, precis, book details, tags or lists - I need to know where to look to confirm your books. Please include any necessary links or other information in your completion posts.

[Michaele]

Looks like we decided on New York for this challenge.

I can read 2 books again, unless someone else wants to this time. I'm more than happy to, but i can give others a chance :)

[Jill]

Same here. I have quite a few New York on my TBR.

[LillianaPassions]

Jill wrote: "Same here. I have quite a few New York on my TBR."

I’m good also for two books for New-York. I will have them read for tomorrow ☺️

[Michaele]

Ok, I'll plan on one then.

[LillianaPassions]

Completion Post Task 9 : 50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location : New-York


Bookcover/link: Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb
Page numbers: 370 KE/GR
Date completed: 30/9
How book qualifies: setting New-York on main page
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Rating/ Review: 5☀️
I really enjoy this series. Eve and Roarke are really great as always, with a bit of tension between them but it adds to their story.
In this instalment, the killer is closed as a cop but even with the twists and turns, Eve succeed to closed her case.

[Michaele]

Completion Post
Task 9 : 50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location : New-York


The Christmas Deal
Page numbers with source: 250 (GR)
How book qualified: location listed on main page - New York
Date Complete: 9/30
Rating: 4 stars

[*book:The Christmas Deal|48749519]

[LillianaPassions]

Completion Post Task 9 : 50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location : New-York
Book 2

Bookcover/link: Ritual in Death by J.D. Robb
Page numbers: 160 pages KE/GR
Date completed: 1/10
How book qualifies: setting New-York on main page
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Rating/ Review: 5☀️
I selected this for the challenge. It’s a little ahead of where I’m though the series but it worked well for me. The only downside is it is a little too short for my feelings : I would have preferred a full length story. But Eve and Roarke are great as always and still my number 1 couple.

[Jill]

Completion Post
Task 9 - 50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location: New York
◆ Book:
◆ Pages: Kindle Edition, 289
◆ Date Completed: 09/30/22
◆ How book qualifies: From precis, "His past made him notoriously reckless and, as a New York City fireman, that could prove fatal."
◆ Rating/Review: 3⭐⭐⭐Good book but I did have a problem with how long it took Dylan to let go of his ghosts. And that twist in the end? I saw that coming from the beginning.

[Jill]

Completion Post -- Book 2
Task 9 - 50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location: New York
◆ Book:
◆ Pages: Kindle Edition, 206
◆ Date Completed: 10/01/22
◆ How book qualifies: Setting https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... Tagged New York by 9 people (Page 2 shelves, second column) https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
◆ Rating/Review: 3⭐⭐⭐This was a continuation of Drew and Kate's story from Tangled but it didn't grab me like the first book. Maybe it's because it's told from Kate's pov and she's just doesn't have the insouciance charm that Drew has. Also the book "problem" could have been wrapped up a lot sooner imho.

[Liza]

Completion Post - Task 9 - 50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location: New York
Between Loathing and Love by Andrew Grey

Page numbers with source: 184 pgs/GR
How book Qualifies: MPG tagged New York City
Date Completed: Oct 1
Rating/Review: 4 stars
I always love a good enemies-to-lovers story and this was a sweet one. Beckett and Payton were in high school together and they had a very antagonistic relationship. Now Beckett is an actor and Payton is ab agent and they have to work together. Sparks fly immediately. What I liked best is that this was a believable story. It was sweet and sexy, yet not too over the top.

[Liza]

Task 9 Completion Post

Liza https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Jill https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Jill https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Lilliana https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Michaele https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Lilliana https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[LillianaPassions]

Tracking updated in Message #11

[MountainKat, Moderator]

LillianaPassions wrote: "Completion Post Task 9 : 50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location : New-York


Bookcover/link: Judgment in Death ..."

Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (360). Thanks.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

And I will be back tomorrow with your next task. 😊

[LillianaPassions]

Correction Post Task 9 : 50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location : New-York


Bookcover/link: Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb
Page numbers: 360 KE/GR
Date completed: 30/9
How book qualifies: setting New-York on main page
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Rating/ Review: 5☀️
I really enjoy this series. Eve and Roarke are really great as always, with a bit of tension between them but it adds to their story.
In this instalment, the killer is closed as a cop but even with the twists and turns, Eve succeed to closed her case.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 10 - 58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.

Books selected for this task need to be initially published in a year one member of the team joined RRRC (not GR), the teams decide which member. You can find the year you joined RRRC on the members page for the group. Make sure you use the initial publication date for this task. If there is a date listed 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 teammate, the year they joined RRRC and the initial publication date of you chosen books in your completion posts.

[Michaele]

Looks like we decided on 2017 for this task.

I can read 2 again if need be.

[LillianaPassions]

Perfect ! thanks Michaele !

[Jill]

I can do 2 as well

[Liza]

Completion Post - Task 10 - 58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate - 2017 - Michaele
Five Dares by Eli Easton

Page numbers with source: 222 pgs/GR
How book Qualifies: 1st pub 10/1/2017
Date Completed: Oct 2
Rating/Review: 4 stars
What do you get when you mix friends-to-lovers and bi-awakening? A very, very happy reader!! Especially when Eli Easton does it with all the sexy goodness that she does so well! Jake and Andy have been friends for years and they love daring each other to do stupid and crazy things. One dare backfires and they end up injured without the use of their hands the summer after they graduate college. Sexual frustration leads to experimentation and discovery. This was a wonderful and fluffy read that I love from beginning to end.

[Michaele]

Completion Post
Task 10 - 58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate - 2017 - Michaele


Out of the Shadows
Page numbers with source: 197 (GR)
How book qualified: Originally published - August 15th 2017
Date Complete: 10/2
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This book is an old favorite of mine, I just wish there was a different narrator for the audiobook. His voice for Christian is great, but he makes Josh sound like a muppet.

[*book:Out of the Shadows|35907386]

[Jill]

Completion Post
Task 10 - 58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate. Michaele - 2017
◆ Book:
◆ Pages: Kindle Edition, 158
◆ How book qualifies: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
◆ Rating/Review: 3 ⭐⭐⭐I'm going to be honest and admit that my 3 stars might be a bit generous since I have the flu and a fever lol. There were no glaring errors only a couple minor ones but it did not take away from the story. What can I say about the story? The H, Zantu, and h, Brianna, meet when the h jumps into the ocean to drown herself. Within minutes of meeting their having sex. Brianna talks about having a still born baby? Zantu "Sorry your grieved," then they have sex. However I was entertained. Will probably revisit this when I'm not dependent on drugs.

[Michaele]

Completion Post - book 2
Task 10 - 58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate - 2017 - Michaele

[*bookcover:Football Sundae|33955848]
Football Sundae
Page numbers with source: 295 (GR)
How book qualified: Originally published - February 4th 2017
Date Complete: 10/2
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Another old favorite and the narration is much better! Book is pretty silly and the humor probably isn't for everyone, but I think it is fun.

[*book:Football Sundae|33955848]