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Week 6: Option 2 - Completion Post Fake Dates and Fanged Mistakes
Pages: 386
How it Qualifies: Kari read on Jan. 4, 2024 and rated 5 stars
Read: 5/15/24
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Alice Winters' book are hit or miss for me. Sometimes Im really in the mood for her writing and somedays I'm not. This book was up and down. I loved the premise but sometimes the writing got in the way of how much I enjoyed it. Overall it's a really good book that was unique and had some interesting twists. The humor fell short on some parts but didn't ruin the book for me. I did love Julian and Casimir and if I was to continue the series it would be for them.
[bo*ok:Fake Dates and Fanged Mistakes|204837977]
Week 7 - Option 1: Selection Post Pressure Head
Pages: 226
How it qualifies: MPG setting Hertfordshire, England
[bo*ok:Pressure Head|15705835]
Iliana wrote: "Trip wrote: "Week #6, Option 2 - Selection 
Book: Moonstruck by Onley James
Pages: 311
How it Qualifies: Kari, 3✨ 6/2/24
Read: 15th..."
Updated! Thank you ☺️
Week 7 - Option 1: Completion PostBook: Just Like Heaven
Date: 5/19/24
Rating: 4 stars
This was so cute! I loved the friends to lovers romance between Marcus and Honoria. It was so sweet and developed so naturally. Very low angst, feel-good story. The Bridgerton cameos were also a plus
[book*:Just Like Heaven|9571478]
Completion 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."
Rated: 3.5 stars
Read on: 5/20
Review: This was very romantic and Guy and Ian had a lot of chemistry. I wasn’t sure about the writing at first but I ended up enjoying it. I would’ve loved more of Guy’s POV, he only shows up narrating the epilogue. Ian was lovely throughout, and I ended up liking Guy once I got to know him. The Christmas setting in London sounded magical, and Ian’s roommates were adorable.
[*book:His Last Christmas in London|62218401]
Week 7 - Selection PostOption 1
2. UK & Ireland
Read a book set in the British Isles
Drama Queen
Pages: 289
Qualifies: tagged location-uk by 1 person, page 2 of tags
[b*ook:Drama Queen|199272193]
Week 7 - Completion PostOption 1
2. UK & Ireland
Read a book set in the British Isles
Drama Queen
Pages: 289
Qualifies: tagged location-uk by 1 person, page 2 of tags
Read: 5/23
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: I had a hard time getting into this book. I think the book jumped to sex too quickly, but otherwise I liked the relationship development. And I loved Rory's relationship with his family.
[b*ook:Drama Queen|199272193]
Week 8Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane / boat / motorcycle / train / car / truck / bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the bookcover (any edition).
Also accepted - carriages, blimps, air balloons, etc. NOT horses; not flying carpets or brooms. So anything that will transport a person that isn't an animal (or a carpet ;).
Option 2
Key date: 17 November 2023
Selection PostWeek 8
Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane / boat / motorcycle / train / car / truck / bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the bookcover (any edition).
A Spooky Legacy by S.E. Harmon
Pages: 382
Qualifies: Police car on the cover
[*bookcover:A Spooky Legacy|208864466]
Completion PostWeek 8
Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane / boat / motorcycle / train / car / truck / bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the bookcover (any edition).
A Spooky Legacy by S.E. Harmon
Pages: 382
Qualifies: Police car on the cover
Read on: 5/25
Rated: 5 stars
Review: I love this series and feel that it gets better and better with each book. I like how Rain and Danny have grown closer as the series progresses. Their relationship is stronger than ever. The secondary characters are all funny, especially the paranormal tactical unit, and Rain’s parents, even the dog is quirky. I also love that Rain is so much better now at dealing with his ghostly visitors. Loved the ending with the new addition to the family.
[*bookcover:A Spooky Legacy|208864466]
Week 7 - Option 1: Completion Post Pressure Head
Pages: 226
How it qualifies: MPG setting Hertfordshire, England
Read: 5/24/24
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
This was an interesting book. I like how the romantic and mystery plot were intertwined and one didn't overtake the other. The mystery plot was intriguing and definitely kept us on our toes. There wasn't anything that blew my socks off about the book.
[bo*ok:Pressure Head|15705835]
Michaele wrote: "Week 6 - Selection PostOption 1
2. UK & Ireland
Read a book set in the British Isles
Drama Queen
Pages: 289
Qualifies: tagged location-uk by 1 p..."
Hey, can you change this to say week 7. Thanks
Week 8 - Selection Post Turkeys
Pages: 234
How it qualifies: Kari read on 11/23/23 and rated 5 stars
[b*ook:Turkeys|202380727]
Week 8: Option 1 - Completion Post Turkeys
Pages: 234
Read: 6/1/24
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I can never go wrong with a Licking Thicket book. I want to run to a small town with nosey family members immediately following any of Lucy Lennox's book and this one was no different. Hunter and Charlie had chemistry from the start and their non-existent 15 year long feud was hilarious to read about. No angst, so many laughs, this book is a go to if you are look for a feel good book.
[bo*ok:Turkeys|202380727]
Iliana wrote: "Michaele wrote: "Week 6 - Selection PostOption 1
2. UK & Ireland
Read a book set in the British Isles
Drama Queen
Pages: 289
Qualifies: tagged l..."
Sorry! Done.
Week #8, Option 2 - Selection 
Book: Rogue by Eden Finley
Pages: 291
How it Qualifies: Michaele, 4✨ 19/11/24
[*book:Rogue|61239786]
Iliana wrote: " Week 8 - Selection Post Swallow
Pages: 178
How it qualifies: Kari read on 11/13/23 and rated 4 stars
[bo*ok:Swallow|49537993]"
Just a heads up, I don't think this fits.
As the cut off for option 2 is 17th November for week 8, this says read 13th Nov.
Week #8, Option 2 - Selection
Book:Trade Deadline
Pages: 291
How it Qualifies: Trip read on March 23, 2024 and rated 4 stars
[*book:Trade Deadline|188423629]
Week 8 - Option 1: Selection PostBook: No Exit
Pgs: 287
Qualifies: Car on cover
[book*:No Exit|35522836]
Week 8 - Option 1: Completion PostBook: No Exit
Date: 5/27/24
Rating: 4 stars
This is an action-packed thriller. We know the killer pretty early on, so it's a game of cat and mouse for a lot of it. But there were still twists and turns up until the very end.
[book*:No Exit|35522836]
Week #8, Option 2 - Completion Post
Book:Trade Deadline
Pages: 291
How it Qualifies: Trip read on March 23, 2024 and rated 4 stars
Read: 5/28
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I think I will need to re-read this book. I was super distracted while reading it. My dog had been bitten by another dog and I read this while hanging out in the animal ER. Good times. Ok, actually terrible time to read a book. I think I would have liked it more had I had the attention span to get into it, as it was I didn't really connect to the characters. All that said, I do think it's a good book, this is a "it's me, not the book" moment.
BTW, my dog is fine, he had to get stitches and spent the night at the ER, but he's home now, still a bit zoned out and sore, but he'll be fine.
[*book:Trade Deadline|188423629]
Michaele wrote: "Week #8, Option 2 - Completion PostBook:Trade Deadline
Pages: 291
How it Qualifies: Trip read on March 23, 2024 and rated 4 stars
Read: 5/28..."
Oh no! I'm sorry about your dog, I hope he heals up well and you're able to rest & relax now 💛
Trip wrote: "Iliana wrote: " Week 8 - Selection Post Swallow
Pages: 178
How it qualifies: Kari read on 11/13/23 and rated 4 stars
[bo*ok:Swallow|49537993]"
Just a heads up, I don't think thi..."
Thank you for that, Somehow I saw it as November 7th. I will look for another book.
Trip wrote: "Week #8, Option 2 - Selection Book: Rogue by Eden Finley
Pages: 291
How it Qualifies: Michaele, 4✨ 19/11/24"
Can you add the broken link?
Trip wrote: "Michaele wrote: "Week #8, Option 2 - Completion PostBook:Trade Deadline
Pages: 291
How it Qualifies: Trip read on March 23, 2024 and rated 4..."
He's doing good now, he's not overly fond of wearing the cone of shame, but otherwise he seems his normal self. Thanks!
Iliana wrote: "Trip wrote: "Week #8, Option 2 - Selection Book: Rogue by Eden Finley
Pages: 291
How it Qualifies: Michaele, 4✨ 19/11/24"
Can you add ..."
Added, thanks ☺️
Michaele wrote: "Trip wrote: "Michaele wrote: "Week #8, Option 2 - Completion PostBook:Trade Deadline
Pages: 291
How it Qualifies: Trip read on March 23, 202..."
That's good! Glad his doing well 💛
Week 9Option 1
9. Small town
Read a book set in a small town
For 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, it will likely be in the precis, on a list or tagged 'small town' or similar. 'Cozy mystery' will work since that should be set in a small community.
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:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Option 2
Key date: 24 November 2023
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 9 - Option 1: Selection PostBook: Timeless
Pgs: 184
Qualifies: tagged 'small-town' by 45 people https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
[book*:Timeless|60424462]
Week 9: Option 1 - Selection Post Giving Chase
Pages: 222
How it qualifies: #67 on MM Small town books
[b*ook:Giving Chase|52209996]
Selection PostWeek 9
Option 1
9. Small town
Read a book set in a small town
Book: Help! I'm the Big City Boy in My Christmas Comfort Movie
Pgs: 234
Qualifies: From the précis "Filled with found family in a small town where it's always Christmas"
[*book:Help! I'm the Big City Boy in My Christmas Comfort Movie|204195127]
Week #9, Option 2 - Selection 
Book: Heteroflexible by Daryl Banner
Pages: 342
How it Qualifies: Michaele, 3✨ 1/5/24
[*book:Heteroflexible|49521652]
Week 9 - Option 1: Completion PostBook: Timeless
Date: 6/1/24
Rating: 3.5 stars
This was a sweet novella and a nice ending to the series. Aubrey was the last of the Kendrick clan to get her HEA and it was a great one! Very low angst and romantic. Although I wouldn't have minded a bit of angst and little bit longer.
[*book:Timeless|60424462]
Completion PostWeek 9
Option 1
9. Small town
Read a book set in a small town
Book: Help! I'm the Big City Boy in My Christmas Comfort Movie
Pgs: 234
Qualifies: From the précis "Filled with found family in a small town where it's always Christmas"
Rayed: 3.5 stars
Read on: 6/3
Review: It was a cute story about a city guy who gets stuck to his dream town, inside of something like a 90’s Hallmark movie. Matthew and Ben are very cute and kind. They get together quite fast, so there’s an insta-love vibe going on. The sexy times are also quite spicy. The town is magical and quirky, sort of like a Christmas fairytale. Most of it is written in Matthew’s POV but we get a few of Ben’s thoughts too.
[*book:Help! I'm the Big City Boy in My Christmas Comfort Movie|204195127]
Selection PostWeek 9
Option 1
9. Small town
Read a book set in a small town
Book: Help! I'm the Big City Boy in My Christmas Comfort Movie
Pgs: 234
Qualifies: From the précis "Filled with found family in a small town where it's always Christmas"
[*book:Help! I'm the Big City Boy in My Christmas Comfort Movie|204195127]
Michaele wrote: "I totally copied you Kari."I hope you like it . It's cheesy but cute. 😜And I will never look at candy canes the same way again.
Lol, that sounds ominous.
Michaele wrote: "He's doing good now, he's not overly fond of wearing the cone of shame, but otherwise he seems his normal self...."Thanks heavens.
This has happened twice to my niece's dog ~ he's a big maremma and such a chilled dude. Wouldn't harm a fly. But twice other dogs have attacked him on the beach. Disappointing, worrying and expensive!!
Jane (PS) wrote: "Michaele wrote: "He's doing good now, he's not overly fond of wearing the cone of shame, but otherwise he seems his normal self...."Thanks heavens.
This has happened twice to my niece's dog ~ h..."
Very expensive! My dog is a mutt- a little of everything. He was a street dog so he tries to show other dogs how tough he is - as long as he thinks the other dog is contained. So if he sees a dog on a leash or behind a fence he goes crazy barking, but if the dog isn't on a leash Jack tries to run away. The dog that bit him was behind a fence, but there is a huge gap at the bottom the dog can fit its head through.
I was hoping Jack learned his lesson, but I don't think he has.
Week #8, Option 2 - Completion
Book: Rogue by Eden Finley
Pages: 291
How it Qualifies: Michaele, 4✨ 19/11/24
Read: 4th June 2024
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Review:
I adored this book, Travis & Dylan were every bit as stunning together as expected. I've been excited for their story since glimpse of them back in Popstar. These two have so much chemistry, all the love/hate feels and I enjoyed their romance so much.
[*book:Rogue|61239786]
Trip wrote: "Week #8, Option 2 - Completion Book: Rogue by Eden Finley
Pages: 291
How it Qualifies: Michaele, 4✨ 19/11/24
Read: 4th June 2024
Rating..."
I'm so glad you liked it!
Michaele wrote: "Trip wrote: "Week #8, Option 2 - Completion Book: Rogue by Eden Finley
Pages: 291
How it Qualifies: Michaele, 4✨ 19/11/24
Read: 4th Jun..."
Thanks! I don't know why I waited so long, had a feeling I'd love them. You gave me perfect opportunity to finally pick up ☺️
Week 9: Option 1 - Completion Post Giving Chase
Pages: 222
How it qualifies: #67 on MM Small town books
Read: 6/3/24
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
This was an ok book. There wasn't anything that particularly drew me in. I absolutely loved the side characters and I am looking forward to reading their books next. I liked the overall timing of everything, especially since there was past and future events that were important to the story.
[b*ook:Giving Chase|52209996]
Michaele wrote: "I was hoping Jack learned his lesson, but I don't think he has. ..."Some lessons are hard to learn but fingers crossed!!
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Book: Moonstruck by Onley James
Pages: 311
How it Qualifies: Kari, 3✨ 6/2/24
Read: 15th May 2024
Rat..."
can you change to say completion? thanks