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Week 1: Option 1 - Completion Post Love in Spades
Pages: 302
How it Qualifies: Published in the year 2018
Read: 4/21/24
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
I absolutely fell in love with Ace and Colton from the beginning. The way they met for the first time was filled with humor and embarrassment. I liked that even though they both fell early they fought it and came together when they couldn't hold off anymore. The mystery subplot was amazing and final twist was jaw dropping. I am looking forward to reading the book on the other Kings.
[b*ook:Love in Spades|39920487]
I have updated our Week 3 tracking, you can find it here . Let me know if anything is wrong. Everyone has finished their books. What are we hoping for next?
Maybe an easy one like the clothes on cover or item 😂Although this one was nice, I did have a bunch of options for it.
Iliana wrote: "I have updated our Week 3 tracking, you can find it here . Let me know if anything is wrong. Everyone has finished their books. What are we hoping for next?"
Something on the cover. Or set in the country or small town, that's usually easier for me.
Cover one would be nice although 08 in the publication date is pretty easy
Michaele wrote: "Kari wrote: "Michaele wrote: "My favorite in that series is Mud & Lace"That sounds like a fun one. I'm reading the third one now, Mud & Lace comes right after. I saw it's about Wi..."
I gave it 4 stars, Michaele. It was very cute. I prefer older characters so it was hard at first, for some reason I thought Lady Gogo was older. But I really enjoyed it at the end, I'll pick up the last book in the series soon :)
Kari wrote: "Michaele wrote: "Kari wrote: "Michaele wrote: "My favorite in that series is Mud & Lace"That sounds like a fun one. I'm reading the third one now, Mud & Lace comes right after. I ..."
Glad you liked it, that series is a bit hit and miss for me. Though I'm sad Jay Northcote doesn't seem to be writing anymore.
Week 4Option 1
15. BUS
Read a book with the letters B, U and S in the name of the title, series and/or author.
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Option 2
Key date: 20 October 2023
Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Option 3
Pass
A selection post must be made for whichever option you choose - INCLUDING A PASS
Refer msg 3 in your team thread for formatting of all 3 options.
Week 4 - Option 1: Selection PostBook: In Bed with the Devil
Pgs: 371
Qualifies: BUS in title & series name (Scoundrels of St James)
[book*:In Bed with the Devil|2634570]
Week 4 - Selection PostOption 1
15. BUS - Read a book with the letters B, U and S in the name of the title, series and/or author.
Book: A Lifetime Kissing You
Pages: 245
Qualifies: B in the series name (Inevitable) and U & S in the title
[*book:A Lifetime Kissing You|141699932]
Week #4, Option 1 - Selection 
Book: Hurt Me, Daddy by Misha Horne
Pages: 272
How it Qualifies: The Brat & The Beast #1
Hurt Me, Daddy by Misha Horne. Bus found across series title, author name & title
[*book:Hurt Me, Daddy|61118248]
Week #4, Option 1 - Completion
Book: Hurt Me, Daddy by Misha Horne
Pages: 272
How it Qualifies: The Brat & The Beast #1
Hurt Me, Daddy by Misha Horne. Bus found across series title, author name & title
Read: 28th April 2024
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Review:
I have so many feelings over this book, the writing is stunning and grabbed me instantly pulling at my heart strings.
Logan captured me from the start and is so relatable in a lot of his anger, putting on a front to protect himself and he simply deserves all the love.
The care and support Caleb offers, Logan's struggles and disbelief. I look forward to seeing their romance continue into the next, as these two are just getting started 💛
[*book:Hurt Me, Daddy|61118248]
Week 4 - COMPLETION PostOption 1
15. BUS - Read a book with the letters B, U and S in the name of the title, series and/or author.
Book: A Lifetime Kissing You
Pages: 245
Qualifies: B in the series name (Inevitable) and U & S in the title
Read: 4/29
Rated: 4 stars
Review: I read the first book in the series, skipped the second one for some reason and jumped to this one. I remembered Charles from the first book, he was Emerson’s bestie from New York. At first, I wasn’t sure Brian and Charles would work together because they’re so different. Once Brian opened up, it was lovely to watch them fall in love even though I felt Brian was such a sad character. I liked that both were in their mid to late 40’s, and I also liked catching up with Sam and Emerson.
[*book:A Lifetime Kissing You|141699932]
Week #4, Option 1 - Selection
Book: Heartbeats in a Haunted House
Pages: 234
How it Qualifies: b, u, and s all in title
[b*ook:Heartbeats in a Haunted House|59919142]
Week 4 - Option 1: Selection Post To Hunt a Moonborn Beast
Pages: 404
How it Qualifies: B, U, S in title
[b*ook:To Hunt a Moonborn Beast|107108186]
Week 4 - Option 1: Completion PostIn Bed with the Devil
4/29/24
3.5 stars
Really good start to this series! The plot was a little slow moving at times and the hero took too long to realize what was right in front of him. But overall, enjoyable and I’ll definitely be continuing the series.
[book*:In Bed with the Devil|2634570]
Week #4, Option 1 - Completion Post
Book: Heartbeats in a Haunted House
Pages: 234
How it Qualifies: b, u, and s all in title
Read: 4/29
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: If this book weren't the last in a series I probably wouldn't have read it, the blurb didn't really appeal. That said, I did enjoy it, it was a good end to the series though it was a bit anti-climatic.
[b*ook:Heartbeats in a Haunted House|59919142]
Week 5 Option 1
3. The Americas
Read a book set in a country in North America or South America
..https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America...... if you are unsure, please check on wiki for the countries included.
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Option 2
Key date: 27 October 2023
Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Option 3
Pass
A selection post must be made for whichever option you choose - INCLUDING A PASS
Refer msg 3 in your team thread for formatting of all 3 options.
Week 5 - Option 1: Selection PostBook: Blood Brothers
Pgs: 328
Qualifies: MPG setting in US
[*book:Blood Brothers|41769547]
Selection PostWeek 5 - The Americas
Option 1
Book: A Gift-Wrapped Holiday
Pages: 255
How it fits: GR precis says: "a recent move to New England" and "out of his comfort zone in snowy Maine"
[*book:A Gift-Wrapped Holiday|60888523]
Completion PostWeek 5 - The Americas
Option 1
Book: A Gift-Wrapped Holiday
Pages: 255
How it fits: GR precis says: "a recent move to New England" and "out of his comfort zone in snowy Maine"
Read on: 5/5
Rated: 3 stars
Review: This was a cute holiday romance set in a small town in Maine. The MCs, Mal and Luca, live in Lighthouse Bay, where everyone is friendly, and everyone knows each other. I liked both Mal and Luca, but I really loved Mal’s son Otis. The supporting cast and Mal’s family members were all sweet and supportive. I'd love to visit Luca's store.
[*book:A Gift-Wrapped Holiday|60888523]
Week #5, Option 1 - Selection Post
The Amazing Alpha Tau Pledge Project
Book:
Pages: 222
How it Qualifies: tagged place-usa on first page of tags
[b*ook:The Amazing Alpha Tau Pledge Project|195724834]
Week 4 - Option 1: Completion Post To Hunt a Moonborn Beast
Pages: 404
How it Qualifies: B, U, S in title
Read: 5/4/24
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I have mixed feelings about this book. There was so much time spent on them feeling guilty or not enough for each other when I just wanted to shake them and be like talk to each other. I think the ending really made up for the beginning drag. Definitely left on a cliff hanger for the underlying plot.
[b*ook:To Hunt a Moonborn Beast|107108186]
Week 5 - Option 1: Selection Post Building a Family
Pages: 180
How it qualifies: MPG setting Houston, Texas
[bo*ok:Building a Family|38112279]
Week 5 - Option 1: Completion Post Building a Family
Pages: 180
How it qualifies: MPG setting Houston, Texas
Read:5/7/24
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I honestly think this book was too short. Once we got over the major hump things were going at lightning speeds and then all of the sudden it was over. I liked how different Teddy and Carlos were but I think there was were things that were never talked about and just brushed over. There is definitely some plot holes that could have been handled differently to give us more. Overall it was a nice book and I feel compelled to read the others in the series.
[bo*ok:Building a Family|38112279]
Week #5, Option 1 - Selection 
Book: Romance Languages by A.J. Truman
Pages: 298
How it Qualifies: Set in the state New York in the USA
[*book:Romance Languages|63289810]
Trip wrote: "Week #5, Option 1 - Selection Book: Romance Languages by A.J. Truman
Pages: 298
How it Qualifies: Set in the state New York ..."
please add broken link to post
Iliana wrote: "Trip wrote: "Week #5, Option 1 - Selection Book: Romance Languages by A.J. Truman
Pages: 298
How it Qualifies: Set in the st..."
Sorry I missed it, added now ☺️
Week 5 - Option 1: Completion PostBlood Brothers
5/5/24
3.5 stars
This was a good start to this trilogy. The three main characters unleashed a "demon" into the world as children and every seven years he comes to wreak havoc on their little town.
But like to many Nora Roberts, it started out really strong, but kind of fizzled throughout. Also it's very, very similar to her Dark Witch trilogy.
[*book:Blood Brothers|41769547]
Week #5, Option 1 - Completion Post
The Amazing Alpha Tau Pledge Project
Book:
Pages: 222
How it Qualifies: tagged place-usa on first page of tags
Read: 5/7
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I was excited about this book, honestly I was pretty disappointed. I almost always want a book to be alternating POV - this was not, we just get Casey's POV (though the epilogue offers Briar's). The reason I prefer dual POV is because I otherwise feel like we only really get to know one of the characters very well. Oddly, with this book I felt like I didn't really get to know either of them. Briar is lying through most of the book and Casey is pretty obsessed with Briar and trying to figure him out that Casey doesn't reveal much about himself. It's odd, I just felt really disconnected from the characters and the story. I also really dislike when the major plot point is about a lie and you spend most of the book waiting for the truth to be revealed - I just find that stressful.
[b*ook:The Amazing Alpha Tau Pledge Project|195724834]
Week #5, Option 1 - Completion
Book: Romance Languages by A.J. Truman
Pages: 298
How it Qualifies: Set in the state New York in the USA
Read: 8th May 2024
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Review:
I enjoyed this book so much, it was those perfect sweet and steamy vibes for me. Also I'm weak for fat rep and Julian had my heart instantly, just adored him and Seamus is wonderful.
This book had me hooked with all of its charm and I adored the romance between Seamus & Julian. Their friendship is amazing to start and their relationship developing only adds to those feels.
[*book:Romance Languages|63289810]
Week 6Option 1
8. Country
Read a book set in the country e.g. farm, ranch
For all the location/setting tasks, the book does not have to be solely set in that location; it simply needs at least one scene set there. The usual precise, main page, tag or list will need to be provided to show how the book qualifies.
In this case the following will work:
* the precis includes a reference to the country, ranch, farm etc
* the book is tagged/shelved with an appropriate reference to country, ranch, farm etc
* the book is set in the wilderness/remote areas
* the bookcover shows a country setting.
Please ask if you are not sure.
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Option 2
Key date: 3 November 2023
Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Option 3
Pass
A selection post must be made for whichever option you choose - INCLUDING A PASS
Refer msg 3 in your team thread for formatting of all 3 options.
Week 6 - Option 1: Selection PostBook: Run on Red
Pgs: 291
Qualifies: from precis A rural country road. No cell signal for miles...
[*book:Run on Red|61381555]
Week #6, Option 2 - Selection 
Book: Moonstruck by Onley James
Pages: 311
How it Qualifies: Kari, 3✨ 6/2/24
[*book:Moonstruck|58896221]
Week 6 SelectionOption 1
8. Country
Read a book set in the country e.g. farm, ranch
Book: Sweet Love and Country Roads
Pages: 273
Qualifies: title and the bookcover shows a country setting
[*book:Sweet Love and Country Roads|45835219]
Week 6 - Option 1: Completion PostBook: Run on Red
Date: 5/11/24
Rating: 2.5 stars
This started out strong with lots of action right away. I read the first half in just one sitting because it was unputdownable. But then by the middle it started to drag. The heroine was a little TSTL and the ending was very abrupt. I like what I've read previously from this author, but this was not a favorite.
[*book:Run on Red|61381555]
Kari wrote: "Week 6Option 1
8. Country
Read a book set in the country e.g. farm, ranch
Book: Sweet Love and Country Roads
Pages: 273
Qualifies: title and the bookcover shows a country setting..."
Can you put the broken link at the end? Thanks
Iliana wrote: "Kari wrote: "Week 6Option 1
8. Country
Read a book set in the country e.g. farm, ranch
Book: Sweet Love and Country Roads
Pages: 273
Qualifies: title and the bookcover shows a co..."
Done, sorry!
Week 6: Option 2 - Selection Post Fake Dates and Fanged Mistakes
Pages: 386
How it Qualifies: Kari read on Jan. 4, 2024 and rated 5 stars
[bo*ok:Fake Dates and Fanged Mistakes|204837977]
Week 6Option 1
8. Country
Read a book set in the country e.g. farm, ranch
Bobby Green
Pages: 350
Qualifies: tagged rural-countryside by 1 person page 7 of tags
[b*ook:Bobby Green|36594567]
Week 6 CompletionOption 1
8. Country
Read a book set in the country e.g. farm, ranch
Book: Sweet Love and Country Roads
Pages: 273
Qualifies: title and the bookcover shows a country setting
Rating: 3 stars
Read on: 5/16
Review: The story overall was very cute, with an enemies-to-lovers theme and small-town fairytale vibe. It was fun to watch Samantha and Travis together. My only complaint is that I’ve gotten used to dual POVs and I really missed being inside Travis’ head. I loved the town and the descriptions, especially the waterfall. And I’d love to have breakfast made by Travis’ mom.
[*book:Sweet Love and Country Roads|45835219]
Week 6 - Completion PostOption 18. Country - Read a book set in the country e.g. farm, ranch
Bobby Green
Pages: 350
Qualifies: tagged rural-countryside by 1 person page 7 of tags
Read: 5/14
Rating: 5 stars
Review: This book is honestly a bit too angsty for me, but I could handle it this time since I have read it before. I love the MCs, they are so great together - and kind to each other. I love that Reg says he wants to read a book where people are nice to each other and Bobby (or his mom?) say that he should read romance - that's what I love about this book and the genre. Both guys work hard to be worthy of the other.
[b*ook:Bobby Green|36594567]
Week #6, Option 2 - Completion
Book: Moonstruck by Onley James
Pages: 311
How it Qualifies: Kari, 3✨ 6/2/24
Read: 15th May 2024
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Review:
I had a feeling this would be my favourite so far and it lived up to expectations! Atticus is wonderful and gives all the feels, I adore this romance with Jericho. They're so fitting together, their dynamic just had me smiling throughout.
[*book:Moonstruck|58896221]
Week 7Option 1
2. UK & Ireland
Read a book set in the British Isles
Wiki link to a definition of the British Isles ~ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British...
For all the location/setting tasks, the book does not have to be solely set in that location; it simply needs at least one scene set there. The usual precise, main page, tag or list will need to be provided to show how the book qualifies.
Please ask if you are not sure.
To insert links (book-link or list/shelf/tag-link) in your posts, please read these instructions in the Q&A thread:
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Option 2
Key date: 10 November 2023
Selection Post - Week 7Option 1
2. UK & Ireland
Read a book set in the British Isles
His Last Christmas in London
Pages: 200
Qualifies: Precis states "Steamy, snarky, and sweet, His Last Christmas in London is an utterly British, low-angst, age-gap, workplace gay romance set in London and Cornwall."
[*book:His Last Christmas in London|62218401]
Week 7 - Option 1: Selection PostBook: Just Like Heaven
Pgs: 374
Qualifies: MPG setting London, England
[book*:Just Like Heaven|9571478]
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Book: Galaxies and Oceans
Pages: 318
How it Qualifies: Published June 25, 2018
Read: 4/22
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I've actually owned this book for a while, but I kept putting off reading it. I expected it to be more heart-wrenching than it was - so I avoided it because my heart can't handle much angst anymore. Anyway, it didn't always hold my attention, but overall the book was really good and only a little stressful (I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop).
[b*ook:Galaxies and Oceans|40627465]