PtP - Caffeinated Chapter Chasers (2)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

New task:

Week 4
Option 1
8. Espresso - for the serious/straight coffee drinker, and unadulterated
Read a book from one of the following lists:
Hero & Heroine Both Virgin
The Gut Wrenchers
Starchy Hero Gets Un-Starched
Clean Romances with Witty Worthwhile Women
Taking the Veil - Heroine in Convent or Disguised in Habit
Gay Romance Going to the Chapel
Gay Romance with a Straight Hero

If you chose option 1, you must read a book from one of the above lists.


Option 2
Key date: 14 April 2023
State date your teammate read the book and their rating
Book from your teammate's shelf must have been read on or after this date, and rated at least 3 stars.)


Option 3
Pass
Allowed one person per team per week, and once every 4 weeks per person

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Week 4 - Selection Post
Option 1

Shock & Awe
Page count: 108
How the book qualifies: #26 on Gay Romance with a Straight Hero

[christene_littlelibrary]

Week 4 - Selection Post
Option 1


A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James
Pages: 374
Fits: #31 When Beauty Tamed the Beast in Starchy Hero Gets Un-Starched (applying series rule)

[Liza]

Selection Post: Week 4 - Option 1
Just a Bit Wrecked by Alessandra Hazard

Pages: 200 pgs/GR
How it Qualifies: #134 on the Gay Romance With a Straight Hero list

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

💫

[Laks]

Week 4 - Selection post
Option 1
Gay Romance with a Straight Hero
Headstrong by Eden Finley
Pages - 252
#232 on list

[b*ook:Headstrong|56403168]

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Week 4 - Completion Post
Option 1

Shock & Awe

Rating: 4 stars
Review: Not a ton of plot here, but then you can't really expect anything too in depth in just over 100 pages! There were actually two separate stories included in that 100 pages, the first was the beginning of Nick & Kelly's romantic/sexual relationship while Kelly was recovering from a serious injury. The second was after they'd been separated for a whle (and Kelly was completely recovered), and solidified the relationship. I loved seeing Nick and Kelly together, and look forward to more!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Laks wrote: "Week 4 - Selection post
Option 1
Gay Romance with a Straight Hero
Headstrong by Eden Finley
#232 on list

[b*ook:Headstrong|56403168]"

Hi Laks,

Will you please add your page count to your Selection Post? Thanks!

[Laks]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Laks wrote: "Week 4 - Selection post
Option 1
Gay Romance with a Straight Hero
Headstrong by Eden Finley
#232 on list

[b*ook:Headstrong|56403168]"

Hi Laks,

Will..."

Done!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Thanks! 😃

[Breann]

Still deciding on my book this week :) Does the series rule apply to lists?

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Breann wrote: "Still deciding on my book this week :) Does the series rule apply to lists?"

I don't believe it does, unfortunately.

[Maddie]

Week 4 (Option 2) Selection

How it fits: Read by Christine on 29/7 5 stars
Pages: 409

[Breann]

Week 4 - Selection Post
Option 2


Chaos in Death 109 pgs

Book #6 read & rated 4 stars on 10/4/23 by KarenH

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Breann wrote: "Week 4 - Selection Post
Option 2


Chaos in Death 109 pgs

Book #6 read & rated 4 stars on 10/4/23 by KarenH"

If all else fails, fall back on Eve and Roarke! 😁

[Breann]

Yep! When I saw you’re rereading the series I knew I’d have an Option 2 choice every week!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Yeah, I was a little concerned not to have that automatic option at the beginning, but now both you and Liza have read one in the last few days...definitely helps!

[Breann]

Week 4 - Completion Post
Option 2


Chaos in Death - 4 stars - Well, that was certainly different then other Eve & Roarke books! Even though the mystery was short and a little unbelievable, all the characters were there and, as usual, their interactions are what makes this series what it is. Loved it.

[Laks]

Completion Post
Week 3 - Option 1
Green and brown on cover
Slow Pitch by Amy Lane
Pages: 202
Fits:
Read date - 15.10.2023
Rating - 4.5 stars

Review - This is my second reread of this sweet romance and I had a great time. Loved the ferocious Tenner who carries a massive ton of guilt and baggage. Ross is so sweet to Tenner and I liked the cautious development of their relationship with all that care and patience. Seeing Tenner freed from his woes was totally satisfying .

Sweet romance with lots of humor and some angst, though not too heavy .

[b*ook:Slow Pitch|51578714]

[Liza]

Changing my book

Selection Post: Week 4 - Option 1
Him by Sarina Bowen

Pages: 361 pgs/GR
How it Qualifies: #17 on the Gay Romance With a Straight Hero list

[Liza]

Completion Post: Week 4
Him by Sarina Bowen

Pages: 361 pgs/GR
Read: Oct-18
Rating: 5 stars

I devoured this book. It was everything I love in a M/M story. GFY, a little angsty-drama, some sports (even if it was hockey!), hot sex, romance, and a perfect HEA. I so needed this book right now! Jamie and Wes were friends every summer at hockey camp until a bet changed everything and Wes cut off all contact. Their senior year in college, both of their teams make the Frozen Four and they are reunited. From there, it is all heat, even on the ice. I loved the box!

[Maddie]

I don't know when I'll get my Week 4 done

[christene_littlelibrary]

I'll be late this week, my book still less than 1 week to arrived.

[Laks]

Week 4 - Completion post
Option 1
Gay Romance with a Straight Hero
Headstrong by Eden Finley
Pages - 252
#232 on list
Read date - 19.10.2023
Rating- 4.5 stars

Review - Liked this a lot. Romance with humor , strong characters with great chemistry and a happy ending! Angst is on the medium side and Whit helps Rainn heal his past woes. The writing is upbeat and I liked this author's humor sense!

[b*ook:Headstrong|56403168]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

🎋

[Liza]

New task:

Week 5
Option 1
10. Long Black - Double espresso with twice the water
Read a book longer than 300 pages.

Option 2
Key date: 21 April 2023
State date your teammate read the book and their rating
Book from your teammate's shelf must have been read on or after this date, and rated at least 3 stars. Please note all three pieces of information on your post - teamie, date & rating.

Option 3
Pass
Allowed one person per team per week, and once every 4 weeks per person

[Liza]

Selection Post: Week 5 - Option 1
Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning

Pages: 384 pgs/GR
How it Qualifies: 384 pgs

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Maddie wrote: "I don't know when I'll get my Week 4 done"

Christene Paula✨ wrote: "I'll be late this week, my book still less than 1 week to arrived."

No worries! It's always best to stay current whenever possible, but there's still lots of time left to get caught up before the end of the challenge. 😃

[Liza]

Completion Post: Week 5
Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning

Pages: 384 pgs/GR
Read: Oct-21
Rating: 5 stars

Rereading this cements it as one of my favorite series and hottest reads of all-time. I love the Sinners and All I can say is HOLY HELL!!!!! Wow.... I will never look at a jacuzzi the same way again. And there are so many laugh out loud moments interspersed with the flaming hot sex scenes. Sinners’ guitarist Master Sinclair is a hopeless romantic at heart and Myrna is still healing from her past relationship. But together, they make beautiful music.

[Laks]

Week 5 - Selection post
Option 1
Read a book longer than 300 pages.
Aftermath by L.A. Witt
336 pages

[b*ook:Aftermath|56425216]

[christene_littlelibrary]

Week 5 - Selection Post
Option 1


The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
Fits: 410 pages

[Breann]

Week 5 - Section Post
Option 1


Ghost Story 481 pgs
How it fits: over 300 pgs

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Week 5 - Selection Post
Option 1

Deception in Darkness
Page count: - 397 pages
How book qualifies: Page count is over 300.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Week 5 - Completion Post
Option 1

Deception in Darkness

Rating: 4 stars
Review: Another fun romp with Felix and Lane! Although this was probably my least favorite, I still thoroughly enjoyed it. The banter between these two is incredible, and really makes the actual plot secondary. I listened to the audio version, and as always Joel Leslie's narration was wonderful!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Breann wrote: "Week 5 - Section Post
Option 1


Ghost Story 481 pgs"

Hey Breann!

Even though it's pretty obvious, will you please add a qualification line to your post? Just needs to say that the page count is over 300. Thanks!

[Breann]

done :)

[Maddie]

Week 5 (Option 1) Selection

How it fits: 676 pages (over 300)

[Maddie]

I'm not reading very fast lately, but Dragonfly Falling is the shorter of my 2 current reads so I'm choosing that one. Unless I pick up something else in the meantime. I can change the selection whenever right?

[Laks]

Week 5 - Completion post
Option 1
Read a book longer than 300 pages.
Aftermath by L.A. Witt
336 pages
Read date - 20.10.2023
Rating - 4 stars

A hockey star at his peak forced to retire after an accident causing him multiple fractures. Brent is in chronic pain and looking toward long term physio and pain meds. On top of that, his sexual life is also on the damaged list. Enter Jon, a single dad and singer who has his own baggage changes Brent's life.

The portrayal of the aftermath of an injured athlete is really good and felt authentic. I liked the support offered by their relationship and the positive outcome for both.

[christene_littlelibrary]

Week 5 - Completion post
Option 1


The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
Date Read: 10/24
Rating: 4 stars
Review: The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires is a thriller horror story about wives in an old village who met every week to read a certain book. (How delightful it is to be in a Book Club in their age and busy life) who encountered an unbelievable and unique experience in the world as they came face to face to a notorious vampire who targets children in their village.

A well written book with good storyline. Loved the characters even though I hated all the husbands in this book lol. It's pretty interesting it may be like other book's concepts but different in its own way

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Maddie wrote: "I'm not reading very fast lately, but Dragonfly Falling is the shorter of my 2 current reads so I'm choosing that one. Unless I pick up something else in the meantime. I can change the selection wh..."

You can change your book up until the next task is announced. After that you're stuck with what you've got. Same thing applies for passes...you can only request a pass for the current week, not previous weeks.

[Maddie]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Maddie wrote: "I'm not reading very fast lately, but Dragonfly Falling is the shorter of my 2 current reads so I'm choosing that one. Unless I pick up something else in the meantime. I can change t..."

Okay thanks! I thought so! Okay in that case I'll change my selection now :) I'm picking up something shorter this weekend

[Maddie]

Week 5 (Option 1) Selection Edit

How it fits: 490 (over 300 pages)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Week 6

Option 1
5. Coffee is a significant agricultural crop for many countries
Read a book with an MC who is a farmer
Best Gay Cowboys
A book from one of the 'MM Blue Collar 20xx" lists - EG MM Blue Collar Books 2021
Farmers in Romance
Buzzed: Bee Keeping in Romance
Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy

If you chose option 1, you must read a book from one of the above lists. Please note the list when showing how your book qualifies.


Option 2
Key date: 28 April 2023
State date your teammate read the book and their rating
Book from your teammate's shelf must have been read on or after this date, and rated at least 3 stars. Please note all three pieces of information on your post - teamie, date & rating.


Option 3
Pass
Allowed one person per team per week, and once every 4 weeks per person

[christene_littlelibrary]

Week 6- Selection Post
Option 2


Glory in Death by J.D. Robb
Pages: 296p
Fits: Book #2 read and rated 4 star on 9/21/2023 by ~KarenH~

[Liza]

Selection Post: Week 6 - Option 1
Fair Isn't Life by Kaje Harper

Pages: 160 pgs/GR
How it Qualifies: #48 on the Farmers in Romance list

[Breann]

Week 6 - Selection Post
Option 2

Delusion in Death
388 pgs
Qualifier: Book #7 read & rated 4 stars on 10/15/23 by KarenH

[Breann]

I'm working on my Week 5. Having to read it here & there between my TART challenge books. I'll prob have week 6 finished first

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Breann wrote: "I'm working on my Week 5. Having to read it here & there between my TART challenge books. I'll prob have week 6 finished first"

I'm juggling this challenge and TART, too. 😁 I could use the book I'm currently listening to for TART here also, using option 2, but I like to try to use the main task as much as possible. I'm going to hold off on posting my selection for a bit to see if I can find something for a later TART task that fits both challenges. If not I'll go ahead and go with Option 2 again.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Well, my new TART task couldn't have fit better if I'd planned it...books with a hat on the cover! 😁