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PtP R23 - Sourdough Sagas (2)
Completion Post - Week 6 - Option 1
The Boss
Read: Nov 9
Review: 2 Stars
He's so young looking and giggles like a little school boy. I could never believe that this man was almost 50. I've read some big age gaps before, but this one weirded me out for some reason.
Julie wrote: "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 strugg..."
Oh I know, I sometimes think the me from 10 years ago was a completely different person and had terrible taste lol
Selection Post - Week 6 Option 1 (REPICK)
Bad Intentions by Ella FrankPages:252
How it fits: Starts with B
Completion Post - Week 6 Option 1
Bad Intentions by Ella FrankPages:252
How it fits: Starts with B
Read: 14-Nov
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Review: This is a fun read with so much sexual tension. My issue with Ella Frank is my mind is entertained but my heart is rarely engaged. It would have been nice if there was more of a story or some character development.
Selection Post - Week #6, Option 1
The Bargain by Mary Jo Putney Pages: 384
How it fits: Starts with B
Completion Post - Week #5, Option 1
A Midsummer's Kiss by Meara PlattDate read: 12 November
Rating: 3
Review: Laurel runs over Graelem while on her horse and breaks his leg. He must find a wife quickly or lose a large inheritance. He insists Laurel marry him. The story was ok but Laurels age (17) bothered me.
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Jessica wrote: "Completion Post - Week 5 - Option 1
Soulless by Gail CarrigerPages: 357
How it qualifies: MPG Historical
Date completed: Nov 7
Rating: ..."
Hi Jessica - there should also be a selection post for every book. Could you please update msg 93 and make that your selection for this book (week 5 - MPG historical)?
Thanks!
💰Looking pretty good. Amanda needs to post a completion from week 4 but otherwise things are only outstanding from week 6.
Let me know if I missed a post :)
Jane(PS) wrote: Amanda needs to post a completion from week 4 but otherwise things are only outstanding from week 6....Here's Amanda's completed post from week 4:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
By my tally our only outstanding posts are:
Week 5 - Jessica needs to change Msg 93 as you mentioned above.
Week 6 - Waiting on completion posts from Amanda & KatW
Week 7Option 1
6. Including the starter, sourdough is made of only 3 ingredients - flour, water & salt
* Read a book with a title comprised of 3 words.
You must include A, An or The in the count if they are in the title.
Option 2
Key date: 17 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.
Completion Post - Week 5 - Option 1
Soulless by Gail CarrigerPages: 357
How it qualifies: MPG Historical
Date completed: Nov 7
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Review: The best word for this book is quirky. It has a wide mix of genres and the banter and Gail's style was very enjoyable. I didn't love the plot but the romance made up for it.
Julie wrote: "Jane(PS) wrote: Amanda needs to post a completion from week 4 but otherwise things are only outstanding from week 6....Here's Amanda's completed post from week 4:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/..."
My week 6 completion post is message 105 :)
So it is! Thanks Jessica - I'll amend my list above.
I’ve finished week 6 and will update on my lunch!
Selection Post - Week 7 - Option 1
The Kiss Thief
Pages: 322
How it qualifies: 1. The 2. Kiss 3. Thief
Completion Post
Week #: 6, Option #1
Book:
Bad Wrong Things by C.P. Harris
Date Read: 11/15
Rating: 2.5
Review Look I can admit this was well written, it just was not for me. It's 95% sex and the bare sprinkling of a plot that is just way to OTT for me.
Selection Post
Week #: 7, Option #1
Book:
I Remember Abbu by Humayun Azad
Pages: 138
How it fits: 3 words in title
Completion Post
Week #: 7, Option #1
Book:
I Remember Abbu by Humayun Azad
Date Read: 11/15
Rating: 3
Review It was really cool getting to read about a place that I know absolutely nothing about and I felt like although it's fiction, we got quite a few peeks into the actual history. Not my usual genre, so didn't quite hit for me, but it was good.
SELECTION POST: WEEK 7 - Option 1 
Homicide and Halo-HaloPage numbers: 336, ebook (no Kindle Edition)
Qualifies: 3 words in title
Completion Post - Week 7 - Option 1
The Kiss Thief
Pages: 322
Date Complete: Nov 16
Review: 2 Stars
The timeline in this is weird and hard to follow. It feels like it jumps around, but I'm not sure it does...just strange. Also, there's no plot beyond the romance. There's nothing interesting happening in the background to keep my interest.
Selection Post: Week 7 - Option 1
The Magpie Lord by K.J. CharlesPages: 271
How it fits: Three word title
COMPLETION POST: WEEK 7 - Option 1 
Homicide and Halo-HaloPage numbers: 336, ebook (no Kindle edition)
Date: Nov 19
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review:
Another cosy mystery solved by Lila and her Filipino family when death threats to everyone involved the Miss Teen Shady Palms pageant undercover all sorts of secrets and murder. The love triangle is a cute side note and the issues of mental heath are addressed after the intense events of the first book in the series. The funny multicultural and family dynamics remind me of the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding in all the best ways.
COMPLETION POST: WEEK 7 - Option 1
The Magpie Lord by K.J. CharlesPages: 210
Finished: 19-Nov
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:I loved this world of ghosts, shamans, witches and other magical things. It was both spooky and humorous with great chemistry between the MCs. I prefer Charles's more recent books but this was impressive.
Completion Post - Week #6, Option 1
The Bargain by Mary Jo PutneyDate read: 20 November
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review: Lady Jocelyn marries a dying officer in order to keep her inheritance. David makes a miraculous recovery after surgery. An easy story to read and I also enjoy the minor characters romance.
Selection Post - Week #7, Option 1
Scent of Danger by Wendy VellaPages: 328
How it qualifies: 3 words in title
Completion Post - Week #7, Option 1
Scent of Danger by Wendy VellaDate read: 22 November
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review: A historical romance with a touch of paranormal.. Illegitimate heroine, hastily arranged marriage, enemies to, lovers storyline. A new to me author and an enjoyable read
Team update: All selection & completion posts are up to date for weeks 1-7!WEEK 8
Option 1
13. When shaping, the dough is often referred to as either a 'boule' or 'baton'
Read a romance featuring a sporty MC or a law enforcement MC.
Please show how the book qualifies, using the main page (eg precis/blurb/MPG), lists or shelves/tags. All evidence must be on goodreads and something that can be easily checked and accessed.
Option 2
Key date: 24 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 8 - Option 1 
Lord Have MercyPage numbers: 327, Kindle Edition
Qualifies: From precis: Flint Stone is a professional in every way. He’s a police officer with the K-9 unit ....
SELECTION POST: WEEK 8 - Option 2
Merry Measure by Lily MortonPage numbers: 198
Read by Amanda on 19th Nov 2024, rated 4 stars
@Julie, i'm guessing we're allowed to pick re-reads for option 2? This was Amanda's second time reading Merry Measure
I've used other teammates rereads before in this one, you should be fine!
Selection Post
Week #: 8, Option 1
Book:
Don't Judge by A.E. Via
Pages: 364
How it fits: "Detective Austin Michaels didn’t think life could get any better" in precis
Selection Post - Week #8, Option 1 
Fatal Affair by Marie Force Pages: 334
How it qualifies: From précis: Police Detective Sergeant Sam Holland needs a big win ..
Jessica wrote: "@Julie, i'm guessing we're allowed to pick re-reads for option 2? This was Amanda's second time reading Merry Measure"No comment from Jane & she is the Mod so it must be OK.😊
Yes - rereads are fine so long as they fit the timescale of option 2 :)
COMPLETION POST: WEEK 8 - Option 1
Lord Have MercyPage numbers: 327, Kindle edition
Date: Nov 25
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review:
A small town, enemies to lovers romance with all the signature style that makes LLV's books so great. 4 stars instead of 5 because I felt the plot & characters was a "rinse and repeat" of her other books, as good as they are.
Completion Post - Week 8 - Option 1
Coen
Pages: 256
Date Complete: Nov 26
Review: 3.5 Stars
This was 100% the best book of the series so far. It felt like a more complete story than the other ones and part of that might have had to do with the fact there wasn't a bunch of extra characters running around taking up screen time.
Completion Post: Week 8 - Option 2
Merry Measure by Lily MortonPage numbers: 198
Read by Amanda on 19th Nov 2024, rated 4 stars
Read by me: Nov 26
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐1/2
Review: This was extremely entertaining and though dramatic in parts, it was so satisfying to see characters who deserved it truly put in their place. I also loved exploring Holland through the eyes of our characters. The reason I gave this is 3.5 and not a 4 is it felt a little hollow, giving the laughs but not the emotional depth that takes me from like to love.
Completion Post - Week #8, Option 1
Fatal Affair by Marie ForceDate Read: 28 November
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review: Second chance romantic suspense. Sam and Nick had a one-night stand years ago. The romance is reignited when Sam is investigating the murder of Nick’s boss. A mix of politics, families and secrets
Completion Post
Week #: 8, Option 1
Book:
Don't Judge by A.E. Via
Date read: 11/29
Rating: 3
Review: It was pretty much exactly what i expected. Super alpha males, OTT ridiculousness. I get why people like this author, but still leaning towards not for me.
Week 9Option 1
5. A sourdough starter is a live fermented culture of fresh flour and water
* Read a book that has been 'fermenting' on your bookshelf for at least 12 months. (Added to your shelves at least 12 months ago.)
Please state the date you added it to your shelf.
If you haven't been tracking books on GR for 12 months yet, then select a book that was added to your shelves in the first month.
You can also reread a book but it must have been originally added at least 12 months ago.
Option 2
Key date: 31 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 9 - Option 1 
TwistPage numbers: 283, Kindle Edition
Qualifies: Redread - originally added to "To Read" shelf on Oct 10 2020
Selection Post
Week #: 9, Option 1
Book:
Scepters & Scrolls by S.R. Meadows
Pages: 211
How it fits: Added to TBR on GR on June 1, 2023
COMPLETION POST: WEEK 9 - Option 1
TwistPage numbers: 302, Kindle edition
Date: Dec 2
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review:
I enjoyed this urban fantasy just as much the second time. The series has an interesting spin on mages and the characters are well written with multiple POVs. My only gripe is that Silver has been kidnapped again and again. Silver and Adam's confession was a relief and I'm keen to see what happens with the cheetahs, especially Logan, in the next book in the series.
SELECTION POST: WEEK 9 - Option 2
The Whims of Gods by Mell R. BrightPage numbers: 180
Read by Amanda on 21st November 2024 and rated 4 stars
COMPLETION POST: WEEK 9 - Option 2
The Whims of Gods by Mell R. BrightPage numbers: 180
Read by Amanda on 21st November 2024 and rated 4 stars
Read by me: 3-Dec
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: Fantastic monster filled post-apocalyptic romance. Howl's Moving Castle is one of my favourite movies and I love how Mell has taken a fantasy story and made it sci-fi. I also like how she's taking the villain and making him the MC of the next in the series. Can't wait to see what she does with it.
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The Boss
Pages: 353
How it qualifies: "Boss"