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Selection PostWeek # 4 - Option 1
Body and Soul by Lucy Lennox
335 pages
How it qualifies - cover models are predominantly unclothed
[*book:Body and Soul|50520360]
Selection PostWeek # 4 - Option 1
Book: On the Surface
Author: Kate Willoughby
Pages: 272
How it qualifies - mostly naked body on cover
I updated the tracking again. Weeks 1-2 - Complete!
Week 3 - Missing Emeli's Completion Post
Week 4 - Missing Emeli's Selection Post
Week 3: 5. Until recently, medical science was unable to consistently and fully explain why we sleep.Completion Post
Bleu Balls
Tara Lain
Finished 19/4
⭐⭐⭐⭐
I liked this book it was a good addition to the series and i liked the twin dynamic and it was fun with them switching places and i loved the title it made me laugh
Completion PostWeek # 4 - Option 1
Body and Soul by Lucy Lennox
335 pages
How it qualifies - cover models are predominantly unclothed
Read on: 4/23
Rated: 3.5 stars
Review: I liked both Jack and Oz. I was dizzy with the back and forth at the beginning, and with Oz being portrayed as completely useless. It eventually got better once they decided to give in to their feelings, they had a lot of chemistry. The second part of the book was more angsty and the mystery of Jack’s past is resolved. I loved Oz’s dog Boo and all their friends and secondary characters.
[*book:Body and Soul|50520360]
Completion Post Week 4Option 1
Scorched by J.D. Light
151 Pages
How it qualifies: Unclothed model, see above
Date Read: 4/23/2023
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Review: This was pretty standard JD Light fare, which I am obviously a fan of. Short and sweet with just enough action to keep you reading.
[*book:Scorched|60028199]
Week 4: 7. Sleep regenerates both the mind and body.Completion Post
Dirty Steal by Lauren Blakely and K.D. Casey, 127 p. per GRUnclothed male cover model on cover above.
Completed 4.24.2023 *4 Stars*
I think I liked this one more than the first, though since I am terrible at reading the precis I figured this was a continuation of the same couple - it's not, it is a new couple. I liked how they worked together and believed their attraction even though this book was even shorter than the last. Sweet ending too. Well narrated by Evan Parker and J.F. Harding.
Completion PostWeek # 4 - Option 1
Book: On the Surface
Author: Kate Willoughby
Pages: 272
Date Read: 4-24-23
Rating: 2 Stars
How it qualifies - mostly naked body on cover
I didn't like this book at all at the beginning. Erin really got on my nerves. She started off really air-headed. Tim wasn't my favorite character either. I read a lot of hockey romance series and this one just didn't keep me interested. It was okay and I gave it a 2 but it came really close to a DNF in the first few chapters but I muddled through. I'm not sure if I'll read anymore of this series. I may hold it for weird challenges and read my usual authors.
Good job everybody! We are only missing Emeli's Week 4 Completion Post to be completely current!! 🎉And we get a new theme tomorrow! Anybody hoping for anything in particular? If I am honest, I totally am a fly by the seat of my pants kind of reader. I have my M&G shelf that I try to pick from, but until the last week I don't try to plan in advance. 🤷🏻♀️📚
I cannot plan reading, it never works out for me! But I should take some time right now to add to lists.
I don't plan ahead either. None of the categories seem too hard, but I think I prefer the non-list ones :)
NEW THEMEWeek 5
Option 1
13. In 1927 a French geophysicist discovered that plants generate their own internal time.
Read a book with a plant on the cover.
Trees, bushes, flowers, grass count.
Include the book cover in the qualification.
Option 2
Key date: 28 October 2022
*Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Series rule applies:
If the book is in a series but does not match where you are up to, you may read another book from that same series.
Option 3
*Pass
A selection post must be made for whichever option you choose - INCLUDING A PASS
Refer msg 3 for formatting of all 3 options. This format is also in msg 3 of your team threads.
Week 5: In 1927 a French geophysicist discovered that plants generate their own internal time.Selection Post
Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb, 417 p. per GRGerman cover above has flowers on it. Please use other book link for page count.
Completion PostWeek # 4 - Option 1
Daddy's New Kitten
Chara Croft
Finished 27/4
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was a hilarious book and i loved deke i could see myself in him and i loved the kittenplay which was something new to me so all in all a laugh out loud book that is a great addition to the series
Selection PostWeek # 5 - Option 1: Read a book with a plant on the cover
Shiny! by Amy Lane
200 pages
How it qualifies - trees & grass on the cover
[*book:Shiny!|20613854]
Option 1
The Last Sun by K.D. Edwards
374 Pages
How it qualifies: Flowers on cover (see above)
[*book:The Last Sun|36466732]
Week 5: In 1927 a French geophysicist discovered that plants generate their own internal time.Completion Post
Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb, 417 p. per GRGerman cover above has flowers on it. Please use other book link for page count.
Completed 4.29.2023 *4++ Stars*
Reread April 29, 2023
I loved it just as much the second time! The mystery kept me guessing - again. 🙄 But it really is the personal side of the story/stories that touch me. Seeing Eve deal with threats to her friends and colleagues - seeing her heart that she would have preferred to keep buried, that was great. And the ending was so intense! As always, the narration by Susan Ericksen was fabulous!
October 4, 2018
*4++ Stars*
This was just great! The mystery kept me guessing, but the personal side of the story was the best for me. I loved watching Eve try to figure who in her (ever widening) circle of friends would be the target and being so flustered because there were SO MANY people to consider! 😅 The dynamics between Eve and both her friends and colleagues were wonderful. And almost as intense as between Roarke and Eve - especially there at the end!
I listened to the audio of this book and Susan Ericksen was outstanding as usual!
Selection PostWeek # 5 - Option 1
Book: Hallows End
Author: Kristen Proby
Pages: 290 pages
How it qualifies - trees and leaves on the cover
Completion PostWeek # 5 - Option 1: Read a book with a plant on the cover
Shiny! by Amy Lane
200 pages
How it qualifies - trees & grass on the cover
Read on: May 2
Rated: 5 stars
Review: This was so adorable and cute. The main characters, Will and Kenny were so unique and wonderful with each other. I loved watching them fall in love. The way they go from friends to lovers was very sweet. I also loved the secondary characters, especially Cara, Nina and Will’s mom. The conversations between Will and Kenny were priceless. I laughed when Will punched Kenny’s ex.
[*book:Shiny!|20613854]
Option 1
The Last Sun by K.D. Edwards
374 Pages
How it qualifies: Flowers on cover (see above)
Date Read: 5/1/2023
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: This is my 4th read of this one and it's still one of the best. Of course, the bromance is still my favorite part.
[*book:The Last Sun|36466732]
I just saw where Jane says that a fake christmas tree doesn't work so now I'm thinking my stained glass flowers don't work either....I'll ask but will keep an eye out for another one!
Well glad I asked! Will post a new one soon
Amanda wrote: "Well glad I asked! Will post a new one soon"Glad you asked too!
Selection Post Week 5Option 1
Elliot, Song of the Soulmate by Anyta Sunday
264 Pages
How it qualifies: Plants on cover (see above)
[*book:Elliot, Song of the Soulmate|58987540]
Completion Post Week 5Option 1
Elliot, Song of the Soulmate by Anyta Sunday
264 Pages
How it qualifies: Plants on cover (see above)
Date Read: 5/4/2023
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: This series is just *chef's kiss*. Hats of to Anyta for another hit! Not my favorite of the series, but still completely engrossing with such absolutely wonderful characters and such a sweet story. I was a little worried in the beginning, 1. for the awful scottish accent (this goes away quickly, do not worry) and 2. because Anyta is the queen of the slow burn and the characters were together right away! (I will again reiterate that I have never read a Jane Austen book so everything is a complete surprise for me). However, Anyta was able to make it so we still got that delicious slow burn with a dash of heartache and a forever kind of pining. Sweet and lovely, and just another complete win from this series.
[*book:Elliot, Song of the Soulmate|58987540]
NEW THEME!Week 6
Option 1
10. The author states that he would be delighted if you found yourself nodding off as you read his book.
Read a book that would 'comfort' or 'relax' you. The book MUST NOT have a MPG of Horror, Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Action or Adventure!
Specify that the list of MPG do not use the above genres.
Option 2
Key date: 4 November 2022
*Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Series rule applies:
If the book is in a series but does not match where you are up to, you may read another book from that same series.
Option 3
*Pass
A selection post must be made for whichever option you choose - INCLUDING A PASS.
Refer msg 3 for formatting of all 3 options. This format is also in msg 3 of your team threads.
Added note from Jane:The MPG is the list of genres on the main page. Your selected book cannot have the genres of Horror, Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Action or Adventure showing in this genre list.
This includes if you click on 'more' to expand out to a few more genres, but not when you click 'show all'.
Please ask if you are unsure!
Hmmm, I have way more options than I would have thought - some of my PNR books fit even though I thought they shouldn't/wouldn't... I will have to see what I am in the mood for when I finish my current book, probably later today.
Selection PostWeek # 6 - Option 1
Off the Ice by Avon Gale
275 pages
How it qualifies - MPG does not include Horror, Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Action or Adventure
[*book:Off the Ice|35482402]
Selection Post Week #6-Option 1
Bullets & Butterflies by Maz Maddox
151 Pages
How it qualifies: MPG does not include Horror, Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Action or Adventure (new book so took screenshot in case this changes)
[*book:Bullets & Butterflies|123284429]
Week 6: 10. The author states that he would be delighted if you found yourself nodding off as you read his book.Selection Post
On Hart's Boardwalk by Samantha Young, 128 p. per GRMPG does not include Horror, Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Action or Adventure.
Completion PostWeek # 6 - Option 1
Off the Ice by Avon Gale
275 pages
How it qualifies - MPG does not include Horror, Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Action or Adventure
Read on: May 6
Rated: 5 stars
Review: I love the dynamics between Sebastian and Tristan. Tristan is a professional hockey player who takes college classes over the summer. Sebastian is his sociology professor. Tristan is in the closet because there aren’t any openly gay players in the NHL. I like that their relationship doesn’t really start until Tristan is no longer Sebastian’s student. I wasn’t sure about Sebastian’s personality at first, he’s very gruff and grumpy, but Tristan makes him a better man in the end, and they’re very hot together.
[*book:Off the Ice|35482402]
Completion PostWeek # 5 - Option 1
Book: Hallows End
Author: Kristen Proby
Pages: 290 pages
Date Read: 5-6-23
Rating: 3 Stars
How it qualifies - trees and leaves on the cover
Review:
Okay, so I wasn't really sure about this book but I picked it because it worked for a couple of things and I need to maximize my challenges over here because it's Derby week and work was filled with things, personal life is filled with things, and it's been a little nutsy. I really liked Lucy and Jonas. Their chemistry was cute and fun. The paranormal stuff wasn't too bad for me, sometimes it can be a little too much. I definitely want to continue the series because the banter back and forth between all the characters is worth it.
Completion Post Week #6-Option 1
Bullets & Butterflies by Maz Maddox
151 Pages
How it qualifies: MPG does not include Horror, Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Action or Adventure (new book so took screenshot in case this changes)
Date Read: 5/5/2023
Rating: 3 Stars
Review: This is Maddox's first foray into contemporary and it had everything I've come to expect from her paranormal works. It was a quick, extremely fun read with witty banter and lovable characters. For me, it was just a little too insta-lovey, as it seems like the MCs fell for each other off page before the book started. I still enjoyed the action, the steam, and the chemistry between the characters, and am looking forward to more contemporary stories from Maz
[*book:Bullets & Butterflies|123284429]
Completion Post Week 5Option 1
Daddy Danger At Little Rapids
Finished 4/5
⭐⭐⭐
I liked this it was a good daddy/little book but a little predictable but i did enjoy the action element of the story so all in all a a good book
Selection week 6
Bound to His Omega: M/M Shifter Mpreg Romance
Lorelei M. Hart
101 pages
How it qualifies: MPG does not include Horror, Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Action or Adventure
[*book:Bound to His Omega: M/M Shifter Mpreg Romance|123660003]
Selection PostWeek # 6 - Option 1
Book: Legally Blonde
Author: Amanda Brown
Pages: 272
How it qualifies - MPG does not include Horror, Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Action or Adventure
Completion PostWeek # 6 - Option 1
Book: Legally Blonde
Author: Amanda Brown
Pages: 272
Date Read: 5-7-23
Rating: 3 Stars
How it qualifies - MPG does not include Horror, Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Action or Adventure
Rating:
Super quick read for me. I really like the movies and haven't ever read the books so I went ahead and read it. Elle is just a funny at times in the book as the movies. The story line is fast pace and it's an easy read.
Week 6: 10. The author states that he would be delighted if you found yourself nodding off as you read his book.Completion Post
On Hart's Boardwalk by Samantha Young, 128 p. per GRMPG does not include Horror, Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Action or Adventure.
Completed 5.6.2023 *4 Stars*
This didn't have the same impact as it did the first time which was soon after reading the On Dublin Street series. But it was still enjoyable! And now I want to reread that series too. 🙄 Enjoyable narration by Angelica Lee.
June 30, 2018
I liked this, but the prologue came close to freaking me out a bit. Of course, it all made sense after a bit. It was hard to see such a favorite couple struggling, but it was real. And it was so sweet to see them work it all out. I will admit to shedding a tear when Nate finally confessed his feelings. It made me happy to see them happy in the end!
I listened to the audio and enjoyed Angelica Lee's performance. I did have one little quibble, a Scottish accent was given to one who shouldn't have had one. It wasn't a big deal, but it was noticeable to a fan of the On Dublin Street series.
Tracking updated - looking really good everyone!Weeks 1-5 - Complete!
Week 6 - Only missing Emeli's Completion Post.
I am loving how everyone is staying current and posting in a timely fashion - you make my job easy! Thank you!
NEW THEME!!Week 7
Option 1
14. In the absence of sunlight (days/nights) humans continue to maintain the circadian rhythm of roughly 15 hours awake and 9 hours asleep.
* Read a book with the numbers 15 and 9 in the publication date and/or the page numbers.
Eg - book published on 15 May 2005 paired with the same edition's page number 209.
Any edition can be used, but both 15 & 9 must be used in the date/page numbers of that same edition. The number 9 can be converted into the month September.
Option 2
Key date: 11 November 2022
Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Series rule applies:
That is, if the book is in a series but does not match where you are up to, you may read another book from that same series.
Option 3
Pass
A selection post must be made for whichever option you choose - INCLUDING A PASS.
Refer msg 3 for formatting of all 3 options. This format is also in msg 3 of your team threads.
Week 7: 14. In the absence of sunlight (days/nights) humans continue to maintain the circadian rhythm of roughly 15 hours awake and 9 hours asleep.Selection Post
Enamored by J.S. Scott, 251 p. per GREdition linked above was published on October 15, 2019.
Selection PostWeek # 7 - Option 1
Fran Cuthbert Ruins Christmas by Lisa Henry
169 pages
How it qualifies - Published November 15 & it has 169 pages
[*book:Fran Cuthbert Ruins Christmas|62891381]
Selection PostWeek 7-Option 2
Ghost of Lies by Alice Winters
415 Pages
How it qualifies: Read by Kari on 4/13/2023 and rated 4 Stars
[*book:Ghost of Lies|59135337]
Completion PostWeek # 7 - Option 1
Fran Cuthbert Ruins Christmas by Lisa Henry
169 pages
How it qualifies - Published November 15 & it has 169 pages
Read on: 5/14
Rated: 3 stars
Review: It was ok, some parts were very funny, especially Fran’s internal monologues. I didn’t really like Fran’s personality most of the book, but I did like it when he danced with Linda, and the way he treated his mom. I loved Cass, he was just adorable, and I wish we could’ve gotten some of his POV. It was hard to get to know him exclusively from Fran’s POV. The secondary characters were also great, including Fran’s young twins, his mother, and the townsfolk. I liked the Christmas setting and the quirky town.
[*book:Fran Cuthbert Ruins Christmas|62891381]
Completion week 6
[book:Bound to His Omega: M/M Shifter Mpreg Romance|123660003
Finished 10/5
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I love this author her books are pure comfortreading to me and this was no exception sweet and warm and left me with a smile
Selection week 7Option 2
Tentacles & Triathlons
228 pages
Ashley Bennett
Read by kari 18th February
Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐
[*book:Tentacles & Triathlons|61225518]
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Option 1
Scorched by J.D. Light
151 Pages (I've updated this but it's taking some time to update on book page. Hopefully it updates by completion)
How it qualifies: Unclothed model, see above
[*book:Scorched|60028199]