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***Selection Post***Week 6, Option 1 - Country
Skies Over Caledonia
Pages: 345 (Kindle Edition)
How it fits: Precis describes events occurring on a farm, one main character is a farmer, cover shows a rural setting
Hazel wrote: "Eugenia wrote: "COMPLETION POSTWEEK 5: Option 1 - Set in North America or South America
#Junkie by Cambria Hebert
291 pp
How it fits: ..."
LOL - I was about to just request that, but thought I'd check if it had already been corrected :)
Darkness wrote: "Selection PostOption 1 Week 6
Book : Heartless
Pages: 476
Qualifies: tagged country by 29 ppl on pg 2"
This one and book 4 are the best of the series imo. I hope you enjoy as much as I did!
SELECTION POSTWeek 6, Option 1
My Choice: Dirt Road Secrets by Ashley James
Pages: 350
How it Fits: Country cover & country mentioned in synopsis
[*book:Dirt Road Secrets|202456424]
Completion Post Option 1-Week 6
Book Good Behavior
Pages 298
Qualifies Book 2 Wild Heart Ranch
Date Read May 12
Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review This entire series (minus the last book) is so freaking cute and one I find myself revisiting over and over. This book a bit more than the rest.
[*book:Good Behavior|73879814]
RE-Selection PostWeek 6: Option 1 - 8. Country
To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn
384 pp
How it fits: Cover shows country setting
[*book:To Sir Phillip, With Love|5238449]
***Completion Post***Week 6, Option 1 - Country
Skies Over Caledonia
Pages: 345 (Kindle Edition)
How it fits: Precis describes events occurring on a farm, one main character is a farmer, cover shows a rural setting
Rating: 4
Brief Summary: A marriage of convenience between a beautiful and wealthy American artist, Allegra, and a local Scottish farmer, Jared. She needs a visa and he needs an influx of cash to keep his farm afloat. Loved how the relationship slowly grew, how the chemistry was there from the beginning, how they supported and protected each other. Side characters were great too!
📚Selection postWeek 6 - Option 1📚
Book:
Pages: 310
How it qualifies: From précis ‘At his sisters’ B & B and farm, he can keep all his pain at a safe distance.’
[*book:The Start of Something Good|37513659]
📚Completion postWeek 6 - Option 1📚
Book:
Pages: 310
Read: 16 May
Rating: 3⭐️
How it qualifies: From précis ‘At his sisters’ B & B and farm, he can keep all his pain at a safe distance.’
Review: Mia is persuaded to babysit her clients daughter Chloe as she does community service at a farm. When Mia arrives she immediately has a run in with Ethan and their relationship is quite volatile. Mia is a city girl and is quite uppity at the beginning but the farm, the people and the small town start to grow on her as does Ethan.
When it is time to go back to the city there are issues as the city triggers Ethan’s PTSD and Mia needs to be near her clients and Chloe’s father as the mayoral elections are coming up.
I liked most of the characters that appear in this book and look forward to reading more in this series. I loved the Disney characters and the crazy chicken made me laugh.
COMPLETION POSTWeek 6, Option 1
My Choice: Dirt Road Secrets by Ashley James
Pages: 350
How it Fits: Country cover & country mentioned in synopsis
Finished: 5/16
Rating: ★★★★
Review: I enjoyed book 1 more but that's because there was more humor. I did enjoy the demi representation tho. I'm also glad Xan's ex was written the way he was. They were a couple in the beginning. Knowing they had to break up in order for the MCs to get together I figured the author would make him a cheating asshole like most other authors do. But no. He was just clueless. Loved the pet cow ❤️ So far this has been an awesome series.
[*book:Dirt Road Secrets|202456424]
COMPLETION POSTWeek 6: Option 1 - 8. Country
To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn
384 pp
How it fits: Cover shows country setting
Read 14 May
3 Stars
I re-listened to this book and I realized that I didn’t like it as much as the other books in this series. I truly didn’t like the MC and that made it difficult for me to like the rest of the book.
[*book:To Sir Phillip, With Love|5238449]
📚Week 7📚Option 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.
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Option 2
Key date: 10 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
📚Selection PostWeek 7 - Option 1📚
Book:
Pages: 208
How it qualifies: From précis ‘. Her aunt is delighted to play host in her modest London house and squire her niece to parties.’ London is in the United Kingdom.
[*book:The Lord's Desperate Pledge|54135540]
Selection PostWeek 7-Option 1
Book
Romancing Mister Bridgerton
Pages 370
Qualifies Main Page Setting London, England
[*book:Romancing Mister Bridgerton|110384]
***Selection Post***Week 7, Option 1
Off the Map
272 pages
How it Qualifies: Precis describes a road trip across Ireland
Selection PostWeek 7: Option 1
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
472 pp
How it fits: MP Setting - London, England
[*book:Romancing Mister Bridgerton|56947799]
COMPLETION POSTWeek 7: Option 1
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
472 pp
How it fits: MP Setting - London, England
Read 18 May
4.5 Stars
I wanted to reread this again to prep for the new season of Bridgerton & I was reminded of just how much I like Penelope. While it differed from the route the show is taking, it was a great book with lots of ups and downs—a great re-listen!
[*book:Romancing Mister Bridgerton|56947799]
📚Completion PostWeek 7 - Option 1📚
Book:
Pages: 208
Read: 18 May
Rating: 4⭐️
How it qualifies: From précis ‘. Her aunt is delighted to play host in her modest London house and squire her niece to parties.’ London is in the United Kingdom.
Review: I enjoyed this book that showed the downfall of Lord Ashworth. He is the third ‘Duke to be’ that has gone against his friends in their joint decision not to marry as their fathers are trying to force them. I really liked Lilly as I have with all the other female characters in the previous books in the series. I’m looking forward to reading the next book.
COMPLETION POSTWeek 7, Option 1 - British Isles
Off the Map
272 pages
How it Qualifies: Road trip in Ireland noted in precis
Rating: 4
Quick Review: I love the road trip trope, so was all over this one. Their adventures were fun, and I really loved the way the characters were honest with each other and didn't play games. First half was better than the second, but overall still enjoyed it.
Completion PostWeek 7-Option 1
Book
Romancing Mister Bridgerton
Pages 370
Qualifies Main Page Setting London, England
Date Read May 19
Rating ⭐⭐⭐
Review rare instance in which the tv show is better than the book
[*book:Romancing Mister Bridgerton|110384]
SELECTION POSTWeek 7, Option 1
My Choice: Str8 B8 by K.C. Wells
Pages: 361
How it Fits: MP setting England
[*book:Str8 B8|123175697]
COMPLETION POSTWeek 7, Option 1
My Choice: Str8 B8 by K.C. Wells
Pages: 361
How it Fits: MP setting England
Finished: 5/20
Rating: ★★★
Review: this one was just okay. It had a lot of potential but it just fell flat. The side story with the friend felt unfinished too. I just didn't feel the chemistry between the MCs. I'm not surprised tho because this author is usually a hit or miss for me. I just wanted a little bit more.
[*book:Str8 B8|123175697]
Completion PostOption 1 Week 6
Book : Heartless
Pages: 476
Qualifies: tagged country by 29 ppl on pg 2
Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Date finished:24.5.2024
📚Week 8📚Option 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. So anything that will transport a person that isn't an animal (or a carpet ;).
Please ask if you are not sure.
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Option 2
Key date: 17 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.
SELECTION POSTWeek 8, Option 1
My Choice: Last Gasp by S.C. Wynne
Pages: 245
How it Fits: boat on cover
[*book:Last Gasp|60423247]
Selection PostWeek 8-Option 2
Book Let's Do This
Pages 388
Qualifies Read by Krissy on Dec. 5, 2023
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
[*book:Let's Do This|123274634]
Selection PostWeek 8: Option 2
Wolfsong by T.J. Klune
494 pp
How it fits: Read by Steph, Jan 28, 2024, 5 stars
[*book:Wolfsong|29233804]
Completion PostWeek 8, Option 1
Runaway Road
256 pages
How It Fits: Car on cover
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Fast, easy, and fun read. Londyn leaves her Boston life behind on her way to find an old friend and her first love in California. But a flat tire in a small West Virginia town, and the mechanic who rescues her, keep her sidetracked and wondering if she should stay. I loved the characters and the small-town vibe. Another winner from Devney Perry.
COMPLETION POSTWeek 8: Option 2
Wolfsong by T.J. Klune
494 pp
How it fits: Read by Steph, Jan 28, 2024, 5 stars
Read 25 May
5 Stars
I’ve listened to this book more times than I can count and I love it just as much every time. I suppose I can post my original review here, but that’s too much copying and pasting on my phone. I love Ox. I love Ox and Joe. I love all the characters in this book.
[*book:Wolfsong|29233804]
Eugenia wrote: "COMPLETION POSTWeek 8: Option 2
Wolfsong by T.J. Klune
494 pp
How it fits: Read by Steph, Jan 28, 2024, 5 stars
Read 25 May
5 Stars
I..."
This is one of my comfort series. I read it 3-4 times a year lol
Completion PostWeek 8-Option 2
Book Let's Do This
Pages 388
Qualifies Read by Krissy on Dec. 5, 2023
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Date Read May 27
Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review 3.5 bumped to 4
After I originally DNFd this I wanted to give it another chance since I know I was kind of moody the first time I tried. The most difficult part about being a mood reader is knowing books would work for you, just not on that particular day. While this still wasn't my favorite, it wasn't all bad. I liked all of the side characters more than the MCs and I look forward to their books.
Are they endgame?
Nope. They're not going to make it through their hockey careers. Long distance won't work for them.
Original
I totally forgot I was even reading this. And when I went to start reading it again I realized the magic from Always was gone for me.
dnf @ 21%
[*book:Let's Do This|123274634]
COMPLETION POSTWeek 8, Option 1
My Choice: Last Gasp by S.C. Wynne
Pages: 245
How it Fits: boat on cover
Finished: 5/26
Rating: ★★★
Review: typical cozy mystery. A little silly with a lot of eye rolling moments. I liked that this book only hinted at a possible romance further into the see. It frustrated me that Kip kept correcting everyone who thought he and the murder victim were boyfriends saying they were only just friends. But they weren't even that! They barely just met! Yet he still kept saying they weren't boyfriends they were just friends! Why didn't he clear it up by admitting they barely knew each other and have only talked a couple of times 🙄 I will continue the series because I'm curious about the history and potential coupledom between Merrick and Kip.
[*book:Last Gasp|60423247]
Completion PostOption 1 Week 7
Book : The Flatshare
Pages: 336
Qualifies: Setting - London, England
Rating ⭐⭐⭐
Date finished:31.5.2024
I heard a lot of stories about this book few years ago. Evrybody was reading it but was hesitant to read and now I finally did it and happy to finally did it. I did like it but idk why was it so popular few years ago
Selection postWeek 8 option 1
Book:
Pages: 284
How it qualifies: Plane on cover
[*book:Turbulent Desires|30623064]
Tracking updatedNeed
Hazels completion week 8
Darkness completion week 8
Hazel wrote: "Tracking updatedNeed
Hazels completion week 8
Darkness completion weeks 7 and 8"
I posted week 7 completion
Sorry Darkness so you did. I’ve logged my selection post for week 8 as msg 192 but you must have posted your completion at the same time or a second before and it’s appeared above mine. I didn’t check as I had done them all before I posted. Or more likely I didn’t refresh the page before I posted as looking at the time stamps you were an hour or so before me.
Team I need to go to bed. If the theme is called I will post it in the morning or if one of you could copy it here that would be great. Thanks
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.
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.
Steph wrote: "Eugenia wrote: "COMPLETION POSTWeek 8: Option 2
Wolfsong by T.J. Klune
494 pp
How it fits: Read by Steph, Jan 28, 2024, 5 stars
Read ..."
Same!!
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Week 6: Option 1 - 8. Country
When a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare
384 pp
How it fits: See cover
[*book:When a Scot Ties the Knot|23587120]