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PtP R23 - The Path of Yeast Resistance (5)
~KarenH~ wrote: "Jill wrote: "Selection Post - Option 1 - Home cooking at its bestWeek #1
Book: Peace, Love, & Macarons
Pages: 142
How the book qualifies: #51 on Best Return Home Books list."
Jill..."
Edited, sorry I missed your post earlier.
Selection Post - Option 1 - Read a book set in Africa or EuropeWeek #2
Book: Muscling Through
Pages: 116
How the book qualifies: England
Completion PostWeek #2
Book: Muscling Through
Read:10/14/24
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: This book shows how opposites do in fact attract. Larry a University professor and Al a gentle giant who is a dock worker but not the sharpest tool in the shed but the sweetest and most caring find love and acceptance in each other. This is a super sweet and poignant read.
~KarenH~ wrote: "JL wrote: "Week 2 Selection PostOption 1
by B.B. Easton365 pgs
How it qualifies: Takes place in Glenshire Ireland."
JL, Your qualification..."
Fixed!
Week 2 - Selection PostOption 1
Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger Page count: 320
How the book qualifies: Tagged 'england' by 53 people on page 1 of tags
JL wrote: "~KarenH~ wrote: "JL wrote: "Week 2 Selection PostOption 1
by B.B. Easton365 pgs
How it qualifies: Takes place in Glenshire Ireland."
JL, Y..."
Thanks for the correction JL, unfortunately what you added still doesn't work. The qualification needs to be something that can be found on GR...the book page, lists, tags, etc. In this case just stating that the book is MPG Ireland is sufficient. A quote from the book doesn't work because Jane may not have access to it, so would have no way of verifying it.
~KarenH~ wrote: "JL wrote: "~KarenH~ wrote: "JL wrote: "Week 2 Selection PostOption 1
by B.B. Easton365 pgs
How it qualifies: Takes place in Glenshire Irela..."
It literally states in the description for the book, on it's main page, that it takes place in Glenshire, Ireland. Does that work for qualification?
JL wrote: "~KarenH~ wrote: "JL wrote: "~KarenH~ wrote: "JL wrote: "Week 2 Selection PostOption 1
by B.B. Easton365 pgs
How it qualifies: Takes place i..."
Yes, there's no question the book qualifies, and there are multiple ways of proving it. The problem is you need to tell Jane in your selection post very specifically where to look to see that proof...quoting a portion of the precis, stating that it's MPG Ireland, etc. It's just a matter of Jane being able to go straight to your qualification rather than having to hunt for it, considering how many she has to check each week.
Completion PostWeek #2
[*book:The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year|210344710]
Read: 10/16/24
Rating: ✶✶✶
Review:
I really loved The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter. So I expected to like this book too. Unfortunately, this one lacked something for me. There was some good banter and enemies to lovers vibe. But I would have liked more heat between Maggie and Ethan. And the mystery of the disappearance of Eleanor Ashley was pretty predictable. All in all, this was an okay read. Not terrible. But not great either.
Week 2 - Completion PostOption 1
Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger Rating: 4 stars
Review: This was very entertaining, and a great beginning to what promises to be a fun series. I don't read a lot of steampunk but tend to enjoy it when I do, and this didn't disappoint. It takes place in a finishing school for girls that specializes in espionage training and is located on a giant dirigible...throw in vampires, werewolves and all sorts of mechanical 'creatures'...what more could you want? The narration by Moira Quirk was also excellent.
I'm about halfway through my book. I should have it done tomorrow. Just wanted to give everyone an update!
Week 3Option 1
9. After mixing, let it rise
* Read a book from a popular new author. Their first published book must be from the year 2020 or later.
Please note their first published book , along with its date of publication, in your qualification. You do not need to note how/why they are popular.
Option 2
Key date: 19 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 PostWeek #3
Option 1
Read a book from a popular new author. Their first published book must be from the year 2020 or later.
[*book:Not in Love|198972842]
Page numbers: 384
How It Qualifies: Debut novel The Love Hypothesis published September 14, 2021.
Selection PostWeek #3
Option 1
Read a book from a popular new author. Their first published book must be from the year 2020 or later.
Book: Matteo's Mettle by Anna Sparrows
Pages: 198
How it Qualifies: Anna Sparrows's first book Asher's Answer was published in 2022.
Week 3 - Selection PostOption 1
Stuck with You by Ali Hazelwood Page count: 127
How the book qualifies: Ali Hazelwood's debut novel The Love Hypothesis published September 14, 2021.
Completion post week 2Option 1
The Haunted Hotel
Vawn Cassidy
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Finished 18/10
I loved this book it was funny and sweet and i loved the ghost theme so all in all a really good book
Completion PostWeek #3
[*book:Not in Love|198972842]
Read: 10/21/24
Rating: ✶✶✶
Review:
This was definitely darker and more erotic than Hazelwood’s other books. I did not expect that. The MCs had their issues to overcome. And there was lots of heat between them. So things were pretty ‘real’ in this book. But I was hoping for something more lighthearted, with a rom com vibe. So for me this was just a 3 star read.
I was able to finish both last week's book and the new one on Friday night but I've been a bit busy to Post. I'm getting ready for bed now but if I don't have time to post before work tonight I'll do it on the morning.
Week 2 - Completion Post
by B.B. Easton365 pgs
How it qualifies: Tagged Ireland by 20 people on page 1 of tags.
Read 10-17-24
Rating: 4 Stars
I loved this. Sweet but fierce h running the streets of Ireland with her H, who is literally called the devil, trying to avoid the police and the Irish mob all while falling in love.
Week 3 - Selection PostOption 1
Charmed by Rainbow
Jax Stuart
252 pages
Jax stuart debut
So Worth More
Published
September 13, 2021
Week 3 - Selection Post Option 1
by A.J. Merlin322 pgs
How it Qualifies: A.J. Merlin's Debut Novel, A Little Wicked was first published Aug of 2020.
Week 3 - Completion PostOption 1
Stuck with You by Ali Hazelwood Rating: 4 stars
Review: This was cute, although as most novellas do, it suffered some due to the short length. That is to be expected though, and overall I did enjoy it...both the story and the narration.
Christina T wrote: "I was able to finish both last week's book and the new one on Friday night but I've been a bit busy to Post. I'm getting ready for bed now but if I don't have time to post before work tonight I'll ..."Christina, don't forget to post your completions! 😃
👽Need Jill's selection for this week :)
😲 Omg. So sorry. I completely forgot to post my completions. Thanks Karen for the reminder. I'll post them shortly.
Completion PostWeek #3
Option 1
Read a book from a popular new author. Their first published book must be from the year 2020 or later.
Book: Matteo's Mettle by Anna Sparrows
Pages: 198
Finished 10/19/24
How it Qualifies: Anna Sparrows's first book Asher's Answer was published in 2022.
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: what a sweet story! I love age play m/m romances if done well and this one definitely was done well! Younger daddy older little trope also first time daddy as well. I couldn't help but love Matteo. His first daddy encouraged him to get tattooed and work out to build his body into the muscular big man he became and then dumped him after 10 years saying he wasn't what being a little was about. Matt was getting so discouraged no daddy would actually want him he was going to hang up his binkie forever and look for a vanilla lover. Luckily he met London before he did that. I'm so looking forward to reading more in the series!
Completion Post Week 2
Option 1
Book: Mack's Rousing Ghoulish Highland Adventure by A.J. Sherwood
Pages: 230
Finished 10/19/24
How the Book Qualifies: from precis..."he and Brandon arrive to help Eli and husbands at an old inn situated in the Scottish Highlands."
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: I love this series as much as I did Jon's series and I'm so glad Sherwood decided to make this spin-off. The Scotland setting was great as were the characters introduced in this book. I'm hoping Eli, Quinn, and Booker make more appearances in future books.
Selection Post - Option 1 - * Read a book from a popular new author. Their first published book must be from the year 2020 or later.Week #3
Book: Under One Roof
Pages: 137
How the book qualifies: Ali Hazelwood, Published first book, The Love Hypothesis in 2021
Completion PostWeek #3
Book: Under One Roof
Read:10/23/24
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Review: # stars mainly because it was at least well written. I prefer my stories with dual POV and this was not. (view spoiler) Overall, I was expecting more.
Jill wrote: "Selection Post - Option 1 - * Read a book from a popular new author. Their first published book must be from the year 2020 or later.Week #3
Book: Under One Roof
Pages: 137
How the..."
Jill, will you please change your page count to match the edition you posted (112 pages). Thanks!
~KarenH~ wrote: "Jill wrote: "Selection Post - Option 1 - * Read a book from a popular new author. Their first published book must be from the year 2020 or later.Week #3
Book: Under One Roof
Pages..."
I edited the edition of the book because the Kindle version is what I read.
That works! For this challenge it doesn't really matter which edition you post (unless it matters to you, and I get that!) just as long as the page count matches the edition posted.
Early post! Jane actually posted this several hours ago...Week 4
Option 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.
Week 4 - Selection PostOption 1
My Kind of Christmas by Robyn CarrPage count: 320
How the book qualifies: #37 on Best Seasonal Romance_Christmas & Winter
Selection PostWeek #4
Option 1
17. Read a book from one of the following lists
[*book:A Mackenzie Family Christmas: The Perfect Gift|17060504]
Page numbers: 203
How It Qualifies: #75 on Best Seasonal Romance_Christmas & Winter list.
Completion PostWeek #4
[*book:A Mackenzie Family Christmas: The Perfect Gift|17060504
Read: 10/26/24
Rating: ✶✶✶✶
Review:
I enjoy the MacKenzie & McBrides series. And this was a good Christmas story featuring the MCs from previous books. The family is spending Christmas together. And there are pregnant wives and children adding joy and stress to the holidays. This was a heartwarming and romantic holiday story.
Selection Post - Option 1 - Read a book from one of the following lists:Week #4
Book: Miracle of the Bellskis
Pages: 110
How the book qualifies: #42 on Best Gay Winter'ish Holiday Romance List
Completion PostWeek #4
Book: Miracle of the Bellskis
Read:10/26/24
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: It was great to catch up with Seth and Lars in this continuation of their story. We meet them again 3 years into their relationship and everything is still not perfect. But what relationship really is? What they have instead is a very true and deep connection that survived Lar's parents and other shenanigans. Just take a little arrest to get everyone to get along.
Selection Post Week 4
Option 1
Book: Peppermint Spiced Omega by Susi Hawke
Pages: 116
How it fits: #532 on Best Gay Winter'ish Holiday Romance
Week 4 - Completion PostOption 1
My Kind of Christmas by Robyn CarrRating: 4 stars
Review: Virgin River is one of those fictional places that I really wish was real, because I would LOVE to visit (or possibly even live) there. The characters are wonderful, the setting sounds beautiful, and the narration by Therese Plummer is great. Every time I read (or reread) one of the books in the series I finish with a case of the warm and fuzzies! 😁 Add in a holiday theme and I can't imagine getting to the end of the book without a smile on my face. I'm really enjoying rereading the series, and I'm looking forward to moving on to the next book!
Week 3 - completion PostOption 1
Charmed by Rainbow
Jax Stuart
Finished 26/10
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I loved this book it had everything menage sunshine grumpy trope and paranormal and i loved the combo witch werewolf vampire
Week 3 - Completion Post Option 1
by A.J. Merlin322 pgs
How it Qualifies: A.J. Merlin's Debut Novel, A Little Wicked was first published Aug of 2020.
Rated 3 Stars
Review: I liked the story and the characters; I just wish there was more character building and more back story for Everett and Kayn. Hopefully in book 2. I also loved the twist at the end and can't wait to hopefully learn more of Ashwick's secrets because it seems This little town has some huge dark secrets lurking around the corner.
Selection post week 4
Santa Baby
Heidi Cullinan
215 pages
Place 123 on this list
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...
Week 4 - Selection PostOption 1
by Beth KeryPgs 120
How it Qualifies: #102 off of the Best Seasonal Romance_Christmas & Winter list.
Emeli wrote: "Selection post week 4Santa Baby
Heidi Cullinan
227 pages
Place 123 on this list
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3......"
Emeli, will you please change your page count to 215 to match your posted edition? Thanks!
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.
Completion Post Week 4
Option 1
Book: Peppermint Spiced Omega by Susi Hawke
Pages: 116
Finished: 10/30/24
Rating: 4 Stars
How it fits: #532 on Best Gay Winter'ish Holiday Romance
Review: What a cute Romance! You really have to suspend your disbelief and Tom refers to himself in the third person throughout the book but despite these things I very much enjoyed this book so much! The series is a bit like all the Lorelei M Hart books but with more character backgrounds and development. I'm absolutely going to read more of these for sure.
Selection PostWeek 5
Option 2
Key date: 3 May 2024
Book: Marrying Mr. Majestic by Lucy Lennox
Pages: 316
How it fits: Karen read this book on 9/14/24 and rated 4 stars.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Selection PostWeek #5
Option 1
* Read a book with MPG historical.
[*book:A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor|56574777]
Page numbers: 376
How It Qualifies: MPG Historical
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Option 1
The Haunted Hotel
Vawn Cassidy
277 pages
Set in England"
Emeli, will you please expand on your qualification? Jane needs to be able to see how you know the book is set in England. In this case, a quote from the precis will do it..."But when a suspicious death and rather public scandal at his childhood home forces Morgan to return to England for the first time in years".