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PtP R23 - Sourdough Sagas (2)
Selection Post
Week #: 3, Option #1
Book:
Textual Confusion by Fifer Rose
Pages: 496
How it fits: Fifer Rose first book is Pretty Policeman published December 1, 2022
Week 3: Option 1 
The Earl and the Executive by Kai ButlerPage numbers 288
How the book qualifies Kai Butler first book published April 6th 2020
Completion Post
Week #: 3, Option #1
Book:
Textual Confusion by Fifer Rose
Date Completed: 10/19
Rating: 4
Review: This was a delight! Very much grumpy/sunshine with the grumpy one being full blown "touch him and die" protectiveness and I was just there for it. Asher's life was a little OTT bad at times, and it could've ended like 50 pages earlier without another terrible thing happening to him, but it was always great seeing Markus take charge and fix everything. A cute unique premise and an overall lovely story. Also, high steam, the MCs had great chemistry!
Amanda wrote: "Completion Post
Week #: 3, Option #1
Book:
Textual Confusion by Fifer Rose
Date Completed: 10/19
Rating: 4
Review: ..."
Never heard of this one before. Will keep it in mind for a future option 2 😊
Jessica wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Completion Post
Week #: 3, Option #1
Book:
Textual Confusion by Fifer Rose
Date Completed: 10/19
Rating:..."
It was a new to me author and I was very pleasantly surprised! I’m trying to take at least one new author with each round of arcs I pick up because I realized I was really just sticking with my tried and trues
COMPLETION POST - Week #3
Wild LoveRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: A brother's best friend, small town romance. I liked the way the author was able to create good banter & chemistry between the MC, but also their own growth as individuals. Cora was a good addition. Dads bowling was great too.
Selection Post - Week #3, Option 1
The Art of Avoiding Your Werewolf by Lola GlassPages: 265
How the book qualifies:
Author: Lola Glass
First published book: Running from the Wolves published November 1, 2020
Week 3: Option 1
The Earl and the Executive by Kai ButlerPage numbers 288
How the book qualifies Kai Butler first book published April 6th 2020
Date Completed: 21-Oct
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: It's wild that this was a debut novel. Kai somehow manages to mix past and present (regency and sci-fi) whilst not taking away from the heart of the story. Tirel inherits the title of Earl after his brother dies and finds the estate in more debt than they can manage. He needs to find a rich husband and quick, so he asks playboy Zev to teach him in the art of seduction. It was really a lot of fun.
Checking in - I still haven't picked a book. Usually, I can read at work, but I got bullied into training this week :/I'll see if I can get something read tomorrow otherwise I'll have to pass this week.
Danielle wrote: "Checking in - I still haven't picked a book. Usually, I can read at work, but I got bullied into training this week :/I'll see if I can get something read tomorrow otherwise I'll have to pass thi..."
Thanks for the update Danielle. Don't forget you only have to select a book by the end of the week. You have another week after that before you have to complete reading it, if that helps. 😊
Julie wrote: "Danielle wrote: "Checking in - I still haven't picked a book. Usually, I can read at work, but I got bullied into training this week :/I'll see if I can get something read tomorrow otherwise I'll..."
Oh right, yes I can do that! Totally forgot we could roll over a book.
Selection Post - Week 3 - Option 2
Burn Bright
Pages: 332, 1st Kindle Edition
How it qualifies: Read by Julie, book #20 of the Mercy Thompson World series on Jun 26, 2024 - Rated 3 stars - Will be reading #15
Week 4Option 1
17. Eat it straight away or freeze for another day
Read a book from one of the following lists:
Best Seasonal Romance_Christmas & Winter
Comtemporary Christmas Winter Romance
Best Gay Winter'ish Holiday Romance
Best Gay Winter Themed Romance
If you use this option, your book MUST be on one of these lists. Please note which list you have used.
Option 2
Key date: 26 April 2024
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.
Selection Post
Week # 4, Option 2
Book: Let Your Heart Be Light by J.R. Lawrie
Pages: 199
How it fits: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Team Member: Jessica
Their Read Date: 9/1/24
Their Rating: 4
Selection Post - Week 4 Option 1
This Is Not a Holiday RomancePages: 241, Kindle edition
Qualifies: #2 on Comtemporary Christmas Winter Romance
Completion Post - Week 3 - Option 2
Burn Bright
Pages: 332, 1st Kindle Edition
How it qualifies: Read by Julie, book #20 of the Mercy Thompson World series on Jun 26, 2024 - Rated 3 stars - Will be reading #15
Date finished: Oct 26
Rating: 3 Stars
This was slow going. It took 6 chapters (think there was 11 or 12) to get from the initial call from the Wildlings to their funeral which didn't even really advance the plot other than for them to discover they needed to stop a conspiracy. Not enough happened to make this interesting.
Selection Post - Week 4 - Option 2
Storm Cursed
Pages: 368, Kindle Edition
How it qualifies: Read by Julie, book #20 of the Mercy Thompson World series on Jun 26, 2024 - Rated 3 stars - Will be reading #16
Completion Post
Week # 4, Option 2
Book: Let Your Heart Be Light by J.R. Lawrie
Date Read: 10/26
Rating: 3.5
ReviewThis was very cute! It's funny, because I went into it expecting to like David and Julian's story best and while it was adorable, I completely loved Zach and Richard! Happy we got a little showing of what post marriage was like for the two
Completion Post - Week 4 Option 1
This Is Not a Holiday RomanceDate read: 27 Oct
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: A funny, enemies to lovers, best friend's little sister, Christmas read. I loved the Tristan and Nina. I literally shed a tear or two at Tristan's vulnerable confession and will read more from Camilla Isley.
Selection Post Week 4: Option 1
Planes, Trains, and Hurricanes by Eli EastonPage count: 125
How the book qualifies: On page 5 of Best Gay Winter'ish Holiday Romance
Completion Post - Week #3, Option 1
The Art of Avoiding Your Werewolf Date read: 23 Oct
Rating:4
Review: This was an unexpectedly good werewolf/vampire romance. I enjoyed the relationship developing between Love and Madd. The world-building was a little weak but an overall enjoyable read.
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Selection Post - Week #4, Option 1
A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn CarrPages:313
How it qualifies: #4 on Best Seasonal Romance_Christmas & Winter
Completion Post Week 4: Option 1
Planes, Trains, and Hurricanes by Eli EastonPage count: 125
How the book qualifies: On page 5 of Best Gay Winter'ish Holiday Romance
Date read: 31-Oct
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Review: This was a very touching Christmas story, not a cheesy comedy like the movie with the similar name, but a person obsessed with prestige removing their head from their arse and remembering who they really are, what really matters and who could matter the most. Sweet, fun and full of the feels.
Completion Post - Week 4 - Option 2
Storm Cursed
Pages: 368, Kindle Edition
How it qualifies: Read by Julie, book #20 of the Mercy Thompson World series on Jun 26, 2024 - Rated 3 stars - Will be reading #16
Read: Oct 31
Review: 3.5 Stars
I really wish we would move on from Mercy stumbling around and not really learning anything. She's basically the go-to super at this point. Let's show some competence on the regular.
Week 5Option 1
2. The use of sourdough in bread leavening developed in approximately 3000 BC
* Read a book with MPG historical.
MPG = main page genre.
This means the genre must show up on the book's main page on GR. You can click on 'more' but you can't go to the full page of tags (once you click on 'show all')
Option 2
Key date: 3 May 2024
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.
SELECTION POST: WEEK 5 - Option 1 
A Rip Through TimePage numbers: 352, Kindle Edition
Qualifies: MPG "Historical"
Selection Post
Week #: 5, Option 1
Book:
Fiorenzo by Sebastian Nothwell
Pages: 685
How it qualifies: MPG Historical
Danielle wrote: "Selection Post - Week 3 - Option 2Storm Cursed
Pages: 368, Kindle Edition
How it qualifies: Read by Julie, book #20 of the Mercy Thompson World..."
I think this is week 4? Please update :)
Danielle wrote: "Completion Post - Week 3 - Option 2Storm Cursed
Pages: 368, Kindle Edition
How it qualifies: Read by Julie, book #20 of the Mercy Thompson Worl..."
Again - week 4?
I've been away with very little wifi reception. Will catch up with my completion and selection posts later today
Completion Post - Week #4, Option 1
A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn CarrDate Read: 30 October
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review: Marcie is searching for Ian after her husband dies from injuries received in the military. This story was boring and unbelievable. No romance until the last third of the book. Marcie was too pushy for me.
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Selection Post - Week #5, Option 1
A Midsummer's Kiss by Meara PlattPage Numbers: 300
How the book qualifies: MPG Historical
Completion Post - Week 5 - Option 1
Fires of Winter
Pages: 400
How it qualifies: MPG Historical
Date completed: Nov 7
Review:
1 star
I read this because I liked Brenna in the second book, but maybe with age comes wisdom or something. This was tedious to get through. Just hated it.
Jane (PS) wrote: "Danielle wrote: "Completion Post - Week 3 - Option 2Storm Cursed
Pages: 368, Kindle Edition
How it qualifies: Read by Julie, book #20 of the Me..."
Oops, that's what you get for copy pasting from the previous week! Updated both posts!
Danielle wrote: I read this because I liked Brenna in the second book, but maybe with age comes wisdom or something. This was tedious to get through. Just hated it. ...."😂😂😂😂 This is why I struggle with re reads - sometimes I think "Why would I ever give that 5 stars?" 🤔 🙄 🤷🏻♀️
Jessica - Have you found a MPG Historical book this week? You have around 24 hours to decide & post - but another week to finish it, if needed.
Selection Post - Week 5 - Option 1
Soulless by Gail CarrigerPages: 357
How it qualifies: MPG Historical
Julie wrote: "Jessica - Have you found a MPG Historical book this week? You have around 24 hours to decide & post - but another week to finish it, if needed."Sorry! I was waiting for the new round of turf wars to start.
Completion Post - Week 5 Option 1
A Rip Through TimeDate read: 9 Nov
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review:
This book was delightful surprise. I'm sceptical of most time travel books being well written, but this was a fun, detailed mystery, with a likeable cast of characters and an interesting look at life in 19th century Scotland. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
Week 6Option 1
#11. Its not ready until there are bubbles through the dough
* Read a book with the title or series name starting with the letter 'B'.
You can ignore The, A and An if they are the first word in the title.
Option 2
Key date: 10 May 2024
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
Selection Post - Week 6 Option 1
Between Ink and ShadowsPages: 242, Kindle edition
Qualifies: Title/series name starts with a B.
Selection Post - Week 6 Option 1
The Dating Experiment by Briar PrescottPages: 282
Qualifies: Series name starts with B (Better With You #2)
Completion Post
Week #: 5, Option 1
Book:
Fiorenzo by Sebastian Nothwell
Date Read: 11/8
Rating: 4
Review: This is my first by the author and I quite enjoyed it. It's kind of meandering and definitely character driven, but the characters and the settings were lovely. I liked that one of the MCs was intersex, it's not something you see often in romance and I thought it was well done.
Selection Post
Week #: 6, Option #1
Book:
Bad Wrong Things by C.P. Harris
Pages: 361
How it fits: Title starts with B
Completion Post - Week 6 Option 1
Between Ink and ShadowsDate read: 9 Nov
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Review:
A YA, high fantasy read, with creative world building and explores how magic corrupts. The plot, at certain points, was slow and Nimona was simply TSTL. The power plays kept me interested enough to finish the book but not the series.
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Page numbers: 402, Kindle Edition
Qualifies:
Author: Elsie Silver
First published book: Off to the Races - First published April 29, 2021