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Selection PostWeek # 7 - Option 1
Book: Trusting Liam
Author: Molly McAdams
Pages: 272
How it qualifies - Has both 9 and 15 in the publication year
First published June 9, 2015
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.Completion Post
Enamored by J.S. Scott, 251 p. per GREdition linked above was published on October 15, 2019.
Completed 5.15.2023 *4 Stars*
I enjoyed this story a lot. Seth was really patient with Riley and that was sweet. So glad she wrote her mother off - she was a truly horrid woman! Nice HEA in the end. Well narrated by Elizabeth Powers.
NEW THEME!Week 8
Option 1
15. About 40% of the population are Early Birds.
Read a book that was first published in the last 6 months.
For the purpose of this challenge, it will be a book published on or after 1 October 2022.
Date of publication must be stated in the qualification.
Option 2
Key date: 18 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.
I have two options for this in the remaining books on my M&G list! One is waiting for a library hold, so it might be the other. I'll decide for sure later. 😊
Week 8: 15. About 40% of the population are Early Birds.Selection Post
Lassiter by J.R. Ward, 512 p. per GRFirst published on April 11, 2023.
Selection PostWeek # 8 - Option 1
List Me With Your Best Shot by Isla Olsen
206 pages
How it qualifies - Published April 17, 2023
[*book:List Me With Your Best Shot|123634973]
Selection Post Week 8Option 1
The Witch and His Doctor by Kiki Clark
354 Pages
How it qualifies: Published May 16, 2023
[*book:The Witch and His Doctor|61351902]
Completion PostWeek # 7 - Option 1
Book: Trusting Liam
Author: Molly McAdams
Pages: 272
How it qualifies - Has both 9 and 15 in the publication year
Date Read: 5-17-23
Rating: 4
First published June 9, 2015
Review:
This was a really quick read for me. I really liked the banter between Liam and Kennedy. At first, Liam wasn't so sure he wanted to take part of the task his boss assigned to him but he quickly changed his mind. Kennedy's twin sister Kira was a tad annoying and there was a surprise turn in the book that I didn't see coming. Overall, it was a cute story and I liked it.
bamaace83 wrote: "Completion PostWeek # 7 - Option 1
Book: Trusting Liam
Author: Molly McAdams
Pages: 272
How it qualifies - Has both 9 and 15 in the publication year
Date Read: 5-17-23
Rating: 4
First published J..."
Hi Anna, when you get a chance can you add the book link to this - thanks!
Tracking updated - here is where we stand:Weeks 1 through 6 - Complete!!
Week 7 - Missing Emeli's Completion Post
Week 8 - Missing Anna's Selection Post
As we are heading towards the end of this challenge - just 3 more calls, it is important to stay as current as possible! We need to have all weeks current when the last theme is called so we can try to read for the win. For the most part that hasn't been a problem, but we need to keep that up for a couple more weeks!
Completion Post Week 8Option 1
The Witch and His Doctor by Kiki Clark
354 Pages
How it qualifies: Published May 16, 2023
Date Read: 5/21/2023
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: What a good series ender! There's a lot of action, and it did kinda make the romance take a back seat at times, but it was necessary to complete this amazing series. And I still loved Carter and Damien, and felt a ton of emotional connection them! Just great all around
[*book:The Witch and His Doctor|61351902]
I'll get my selection post up tonight. I'm over here trying to get my books in order because we are traveling some this week so I like to have things ready to go before I get in a car/airplane.
Selection PostWeek # 8 - Option 1
Book: Fluke
Author: Adriana Locke
Pages: 322
How it qualifies - First published April 10, 2023
bamaace83 wrote: "I'll get my selection post up tonight. I'm over here trying to get my books in order because we are traveling some this week so I like to have things ready to go before I get in a car/airplane."I'm in the same boat! I leave Wednesday, but tomorrow we are Disney California Adventure with the three local grandkids! Then I have one last appointment early Tuesday and maybe some errands so hubby has food while I'm gone. Downloading audio kills data on my iPad, so I have been trying to get enough loaded to get through the first couple of weeks in June... And the rest of May too!
Completion PostWeek # 8 - Option 1
List Me With Your Best Shot by Isla Olsen
206 pages
How it qualifies - Published April 17, 2023
Read on: May 22
Rated: 3.5 stars
Review: The relationship moves from enemies to lovers very quickly. So Jack left Xav at the altar in the first book because he was secretly in love with his best friend Trent. In that first book, Trent realizes he’s bi and he ends up with Xav. In this second book, Jack gets together with Alastor, who is his enemy and Xav’s best friend. Alastor and Jack decide to hang out and become friendly. They follow these lists they made up to move out of their comfort zones. The way they behave reminds me of college kids pranking each other, but I think they’re both 37. I wasn’t a huge fan of either MC.
[*book:List Me With Your Best Shot|123634973]
MountainKat wrote: "I'm in the same boat! I leave Wednesday, but tomorrow we are Disney California Adventure with the three local grandkids! ..."Hope you are having a great time. I love going to Disney, I've been to the ones in Florida and in Paris but not California.
Completion week 8 Option 1
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Finished 21/5
Having read all the necessary evil books i was so excited for this and it did not disappoint ever and arsen were such a cute couple and it was fun to see the crazy mulvaney family pop in so congratulations onley james this was a fantastic start to jerichos boys
Completion week 7Option 2
Tentacles & Triathlons
228 pages
Ashley Bennett
Read 19/5
Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was a fun little book and i really enjoyed the mating between a human and a sea monster which is not a common combo so all in all a great book
Completion PostWeek # 8 - Option 1
Book: Fluke
Author: Adriana Locke
Pages: 322
Rating: 4 Stars
Read: 5-22-23
How it qualifies - First published April 10, 2023
Review:
I love this series and this book did not disappoint. Jess is one of a bunch of siblings and he's probably always been one of my favorites. He gets an opportunity to help out an old friend, Pippa, in a pickle and he does it with flair. Now, Jess's brother Banks causes a few dramatic scenes but I absolutely loved Jess's revenge act. It's was a good laugh. I'm looking forward to continually this series.
Week 8: 15. About 40% of the population are Early BirdsCompletion Post
Lassiter by J.R. Ward, 512 p. per GRFirst published on April 11, 2023.
Completed 5.23.2023 *4++ Stars*
Not perfect because I didn't like the ending. Though I'm sure the author had her reasons... I probably won't find out about them for a couple of books though!
I enjoyed Lassiter and Rahvyn's story - I alway knew when I got to his book it would throw me for a loop and I wasn't wrong. In comparison to everything else going on, the romance seemed rather simple - it wasn't, but it seemed that way to me. It was the everything else going on that stressed me out!
And with this completion, I finish off a complete reread of this series and all the related series - the last few books were new to me though. I enjoyed it and always feel like I get more out of the series after reading it again, but I am so glad to finally move on to something new!
Kari wrote: "Hope you are having a great time. I love going to Disney, I've been to the ones in Florida and in Paris but not California."Thank you - it was a good day, but EXHAUSTING!! We got up and 4:30 and got home about 1:30. 😴 Lots of fun though, it is so much easier now that the littles aren't so little!
Paris is on my bucket list! I really wanted to go last year to both Florida and Paris during their anniversaries. Didn't make it happen, but hope to before too much more time passes. 🤞🏼
Hey team - guess what?! I updated the tracking and we are COMPLETELY current and complete on all weeks!!YAY!!
NEW THEME!Week 9
Option 1
12. The likelihood of breaking an Olympic record has been tied to the time of day, being at the maximal peak of the circadian rhythm in the early afternoon.
Read a book featuring an athletic MC or sport.
Qualification may be from the precis, list or tag.
Option 2
Key date: 25 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.
Copied that on my phone, too hard to make it pretty. I have a book and will start it soon. Will make my selection post when I can get on my computer.
Selection PostWeek # 9 - Option 1
Book: The Assist
Author: Rebecca Jenshak
Pages: 270
How it qualifies - MC is an athlete
Have a great time at Disney!! I bet that's going to be lots of fun. I hope everyone has a great weekend. I'll be in and out on my phone but I won't have computer access until Wednesday evening.
Week 9: 12. The likelihood of breaking an Olympic record has been tied to the time of day, being at the maximal peak of the circadian rhythm in the early afternoon.Selection Post
Cannon by Sawyer Bennett, 259 p. per GRMPG Sports Romance
Selection Post Week 9Option 1
Goal Lines & First Times by Eden Finley
316 Pages
How it qualifies: "He’s a hockey player, and I fear when he finds out my twin plays for the NHL" in precis"
[*book:Goal Lines & First Times|56225260]
Selection PostWeek # 9 - Option 1
Listen, Pitch by Lani Lynn Vale
236 pages
How it qualifies - MPG Sports
[*book:Listen, Pitch|40902213]
Completion PostWeek # 9 - Option 1
Listen, Pitch by Lani Lynn Vale
236 pages
How it qualifies - MPG Sports
Read on: 5/30
Rated: 3 stars
Review: This was the third book in the series There’s No crying in Baseball. I read and liked the first two books which dealt with different couples. This one was ok. I liked both main characters. Rhys is a famous baseball player and Henley is his neighbor and later his wife. They have a lot of chemistry but for some reason I was less invested in their romance. There are times when nothing seems to be going on and the story drags, and then too much happens at once, the MC is in a coma, there’s a mafia plot, surrogates, babies, too much all over the place just ended up being very weird.
[*book:Listen, Pitch|40902213]
Completion Post Week 9Option 1
Goal Lines & First Times by Eden Finley
316 Pages
How it qualifies: "He’s a hockey player, and I fear when he finds out my twin plays for the NHL" in precis"
Date Read: 5/30/2023
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: I loved absolutely EVERYTHING about this book. It was one of those books that made me want to call in sick to work to be able to keep reading. It just made me so happy the entire time, and I loved Cohen and Seth so much. It does take a while for them to actually get together, but honestly, it wasn’t annoying and it worked so well with how the two of them are I think any other way would’ve been ridiculous. And their chat conversations were so amazing that I didn’t miss them being in the same physical space at all. If you’re looking for a sweet, slow burn leading to some pretty good steam with the most loveable characters and such good pan/Demi rep, this is the book for you! Plus there’s one instant of non communication and as soon as it comes to light guess what they do? They communicate! This review is pretty ramble-y and I’m sorry about that, I just am on an endorphin high with how much I loved this book. READ IT.
Week 9: 12. The likelihood of breaking an Olympic record has been tied to the time of day, being at the maximal peak of the circadian rhythm in the early afternoon.Completion Post
Cannon by Sawyer Bennett, 259 p. per GRMPG Sports Romance
Completed 5.28.2023 *4 Stars*
I really enjoyed this story! Other than one moment of stupid from the hero and an awful (former) MIL, it was just a really nice story. Well narrated by Stephen Dexter and Mackenzie Cartwright - both new to me narrators.
Tracking updated - this is where we stand:Weeks 1 through 8 - Complete!
Week 9 - Missing Emeli's Selection Post and Anna's and Emeli's Completion Posts
The next few days are going to be really busy for me, so I might not check in again until the weekend.
Selection Post Week 9Option 1
180 pages
Mpg sport
Completion PostWeek # 9 - Option 1
Book: The Assist
Author: Rebecca Jenshak
Pages: 270
Date Read: 5-27-23
Rating: 2 stars
How it qualifies - MC is an athlete
Review:
I really didn't like this book that much but it was written okay. First, Blair was kinda whiney at times and she was totally overtaxing herself. Second, I don't think Wes put into school as much as he could because basketball was all her cared about. It was a college story but it just didn't keep me engaged like some of the other authors that I've read. I finished it but if I hadn't been on that airplane, I may not have.
🍭 Super up-to-date!Just Emeli outstanding for this week.
NEW THEME!Jane's post with links for required lists.
Week 10
Option 1
6. Every animal species sleeps - some for up to 22 hours each day.
Read a book featuring an animal from one of the following lists:
Favourite Romances with Pets
Pawsitively Love
Cats: Wonderful Pets in Romance
Dogs: Great Pets in Romance
MM Small Shifters
Gay Romances With Pets
Include the list used in your qualification.
Option 2
Key date: 2 December 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.
Selection PostWeek # 10 - Option 2
Fake Out by Eden Finley
318 pages
How it qualifies - read and rated 4 stars by Amanda on Feb 16, 2023
[*book:Fake Out|39298105]
Week 10: 6. Every animal species sleeps - some for up to 22 hours each day.Selection Post
Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn, 387 p. per GR#26 on the Favourite Romances with Pets List.
Selection PostWeek # 10 - Option 1
Book: Don't Call Me Cupcake
Author: Tara Sheets
Pages: 277
How it qualifies - #1 on the Favourite Romances with pets list
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9...
Completion PostWeek # 10 - Option 2
Fake Out by Eden Finley
318 pages
How it qualifies - read and rated 4 stars by Amanda on Feb 16, 2023
Read on: June 4
Rated: 4 stars
Review: Maddox and Damon were both adorable. I liked how they moved slowly from friends to lovers to boyfriends. I also understood why they both hesitated so much before becoming a couple. Damon’s sister Stacy was very annoying, I think she’s supposed to be funny, but I found her ridiculous. I look forward to the next book. Matt and Noah together sound like a lot of fun.
[*book:Fake Out|39298105]
Selection Post Week 10Option 1
Chasing His Cottontail by A.R. Barley
111 Pages
How it qualifies: #34 on MM Small Shifters-https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4...
As we are heading towards the last theme call this Friday, we really need to try to have everything complete before the last theme is called! Then we speed read for the win!I checked Jane's tracking spreadsheet and we are in good shape. One team was completely current going into the current week and we are only missing one completion. So we definitely have a chance, if we can get completely current before the call and we are ready to read.
I've already spent some time trying to find options for the remaining themes or books for Option 2 for other teams. Remember Jane will tell us which team we use for Option 2 when the theme is called - we don't use our own team like for all the other weeks. There might be a couple of combinations where I'm not ready, but I am going to keep looking!
Oh, nearly forgot - this is our current tracking!Weeks 1 through 8 - Complete!
Week 9 - Missing Emeli's Completion Post
Week 10 - Missing Emeli's Selection Post and all but Kari's Completion Posts
I hope to finish my book tomorrow as it is a longer travel day. 🤞🏼
Completion Post Week 9Option 1
Mpg sport
Finished 3/6
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Altough im not a big fan of hockey i really enjoyed this book and found it to be a sweet little romance
Week 10: 6. Every animal species sleeps - some for up to 22 hours each day.Completion Post
Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn, 387 p. per GR#26 on the Favourite Romances with Pets List.
Completed 6.6.2023 *4+ Stars*
This was thoroughly delightful! I had read it before - so before it was before GR! I didn't remember any of it and at the time didn't even realize it was part of a series...
Sebastian and Annabel were wonderful together. I could have done without the evil uncle and meddling grandparent, though the grandmother did turn around in the end. The epilogue was especially sweet.
I listened to the audio with Rosalyn Landor narrating and it was great as expected.
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Week 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
Date Read: 5/16/2023
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Review: So this is the first book by Winters that I did not dislike. I think a lot of that had to do with Greg Boudreaux's narration which I always love, and was able to tone down some of the OTT banter. The humor still doesn't 100% mesh with mine, but I liked the story enough that I'll probably eventually continue the series.
[*book:Ghost of Lies|59135337]