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Selection Post - Week 6 - Option 1Option 1: Read a book tagged 'hea'.
Bookcover/link:
Page numbers: 260pgs
How it qualifies: Tagged HEA x17
[*book:Reaper|204781499]
Completion Post - Week 6 - Option 1
Date Completed: May 25
Review:
2 Stars
Absolutely nothing happens in this book. The whole premise is just insta-lust, no idea why this is tagged as HEA.
💒 Week 5 ❤️ Option 1 read a book with a character who is a wedding plannerTo Have and to Hold
5/24 3*s
❤️ MC is a wedding planner (mentioned in the blurb).
This book was released nearly nine years ago, and it really highlighted how much romances have evolved over the past decade. It wasn’t bad at all, but more recent romances offer so much more. The secondary characters are well-developed, and there’s more happening beyond just the romance. I also find that the main characters are more realistic and relatable. I’ve read many of Lauren Lane’s recent books and really enjoyed them. While this one wasn’t bad, it just didn’t reach the level of most romances today. I hope this makes sense.
❤️🔥Week 6 - selectionOption 1 read a book tagged HEA ❤️
The Love Haters
💘 Tagged "happily ever after" two times
🩷Week 6 - Completion💕Option 1: tagged HEA
5/26 5*s
❤️ tagged twice as "happily ever after"
https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
I loved it! ❤️ This book left me with a smile on my face and a swoon in my heart. The setting was divine, the characters were relatable, the romance was sweet, and all the secondary characters were so much fun. Oh, and I cannot forget the dog, George Bailey. I’ve read quite a few reviews of this book where people had a problem with body image being mentioned too much. But here’s the thing: this is a real mental health disorder that many people go through on a daily basis, and I felt as though the book did a really good job of realistically depicting this. If we aren’t going to judge a book because there is a character with a substance use disorder, I don’t understand why people felt as though they needed to rate this lower because someone in the book had a mental health disorder that perhaps they don’t understand or are not comfortable with. Also, Katie’s looks were never described, so we had no idea what she looked like. She was someone who was living with body dysmorphia, and the point wasn’t what she looked like but how she felt about how she looked. As a woman, I completely relate, not to the same level, but there are a lot of unrealistic expectations surrounding body image for women and men, for that matter. Just something to think about. 😀
Completion PostWeek #6:
Option 1: Read a book tagged 'hea'.
Bookcover/link: Sense of Place by N.R. Walker
Completion date: 5/27
Rating: 5 stars
Review: I am sadden this series is over & it was the perfect ending. This will be a series that I will go back to. I'm happy that the series is on audio.
[*bookcover:Sense of Place|18754187]2025997397
Selection week 6Option 1
Daddy's Bite
262 pages
Tagged happily ever after
https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
Week #5 completion Option 1: Read a book from a series with more than 5 books
Doggie Style
Finished 25/5
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was a good addition to the series and i was so happy to return to cedar falls so all in all a really good book that made me smile
Completion Post -- Week 6Book: My Commander
Completed: 5/31/25
Rating: 3 stars
Review: This was a fun easy read that had some entertaining moments. The humor was a little bit over the top at times for me, but I would be happy to read another book from the series if a challenge called for it. :)
Selection PostWeek #7:
Option 1:Read a book with a mainly white cover (at least 50%).
Bookcover/link: An Enhanced Wedding and other stories by Victoria Sue
Page numbers: 166 pgs
How the book qualifies:
[*bookcover:An Enhanced Wedding and other stories|138332327]
🍀 outstanding completions:Week 6 - Emeli
Looking good :)
👑Week 7 - SelectionOption 1 👑 royal character
👑 mentions in the blurb that one of the main characters is the Prince of Wales.
*** socialite duties do have downsides—namely, when photos of a confrontation with his longtime nemesis Prince Henry at a royal wedding leak to the tabloids and threaten American/British relations. The plan for damage control: staging a fake friendship between the First Son and the Prince
Selection Post Week #7
Option 1: Read a book with a royal character
Book: Amid Clouds and Bones by Ella Fields
Pages: 403
How it Fits: FMC is a princess, MMC is a prince. (per precis)
Selection Post - Week 7 - Option 1Option 1: Read a book with a mainly white cover (at least 50%).
Bookcover/link:
Page numbers: 304pgs
How it qualifies: see cover
[*book:Sad Cypress|433035]
Completion Post - Week 7 - Option 1
Date Completed: Jun 3
Review:
5 Stars
Honestly, one of my favourites I've read by Christie. It's written so differently than her normal works. It's more about the psychology of the characters than the mystery (which makes sense since this was published right after And Then There Were None).
Poirot does play a big role, but with minor scene time so if your expectation is to read about his every move. You'll be slightly disappointed.
Otherwise, it's a great read.
Berit☀️✨ wrote: "👑Week 7 - SelectionOption 1 👑 royal character
"Hi Berit - could you please add to your selection post an excerpt from the precis to show that it fits? Thanks!
Completion week 6Option 1
Daddy's Bite
Finished 25/5
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was so adorable i love Izzy and his daddy they are so sweet together and it had a splash of action all in all a super sweet romance
Selection Post - Week 7 - Option 1Option 1: Read a book with a mainly white cover (at least 50%
Nugget
Athena Steller
225 pages
See cover
Completion Post - Week 7 - Option 1Option 1: Read a book with a mainly white cover (at least 50%
Nugget
Finished 3/6
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was awesome and i think i might have found a
Soulmate in stryker he was such a troublemaker and i loved how he kept his mate on his toes so all in all yet another great book in this series
Jane (PS) wrote: "Berit☀️✨ wrote: "👑Week 7 - SelectionOption 1 👑 royal character
"Hi Berit - could you please add to your selection post an excerpt from the precis to s..."
Done 👑
Completion Post -- Week 7Book: Amid Clouds and Bones
Completed: 6/5/25
Rating: 2 stars
Review: I went into this book thinking it was one thing only to find it was something completely different -- that unfortunately is not really my thing. It was basically a bully romance with a love triangle so if those are up your alley, you may like this more than me!
Completion PostWeek #7:
Option 1:Read a book with a mainly white cover (at least 50%).
Bookcover/link: An Enhanced Wedding and other stories by Victoria Sue
Completion date: 6/6
Rating: 5 stars
Review: I have forgotten how much I missed this world. I loved catching up with everyone & checking in with the kids. I will most definitely need to do a complete re-read of the series. This is not meant to be read as a standalone & should only be read after you have read the series.
[*bookcover:An Enhanced Wedding and other stories|138332327]
Selection PostWeek #8:
Option 1:Read a book from a 2 book series (duology) or read the 2nd book in a series. A series that has only 2 books to date may be used.
Bookcover/link: Wolves Always Bite by Lori Ames
Page numbers: 324 pgs
How the book qualifies: Book 2 in the series: https://www.goodreads.com/series/3748...
[*bookcover:Wolves Always Bite|195217927]
Completion PostWeek #8: Option 1: Read a book from a 2 book series (duology) or read the 2nd book in a series. A series that has only 2 books to date may be used.
Bookcover/link: Wolves Always Bite by Lori Ames
Completion date: 6/8
Rating: 5 stars
Review: This was a good addition to this series. I loved Jeremy from the first book when he would text Ash just random things, like "Do you think a skilled barber could groom a sasquatch will enough that people would just think he was a really hairy man?" He cracked me up to no end. He is an author who is trying to get a paranormal book written & he still text's Ash random questions in this book as well. What he doesn't know is the paranormal world is real. Poor Jeremy can't seem to get just one of his 59 unfinished books finished. Nor can he seem to hold down a job. When he gets a new job, what he doesn't know that he is about to be introduced to the paranormal world. Adrian is a werewolf & when he meets Jeremy, there is just something about that human that pushes his buttons. When Jeremy finds out what Ardian in, he has a million & one questions. These two made a cute couple. So, in the first book, a bunch of magical artifacts get stolen, in this book we get some of them back. We also meet more characters that I totally enjoyed. Gage is breaking my heart. He needs to find a place to connect with, he could go insane. I'm so glad that the next book is Gage's, and we get to see him get his HEA. He is one of the sweetest demons ever.
[*bookcover:Wolves Always Bite|195217927]
Selection PostWeek #8:
Option 1:Read a book from a 2 book series (duology) or read the 2nd book in a series. A series that has only 2 books to date may be used.
Blu, My Protector
339 pages
Part 1 of a duology
https://www.goodreads.com/series/3920...
Selection Post - Week 8 Option 1: Read a book from a 2 book series (duology) or read the 2nd book in a series.
Book: Friend Zoned
Pages: 304
How it Fits: #2 in the Barnett Bulldogs series
Selection Post - Week 8 - Option 1Option 1: Read the 2nd book in a series.
Bookcover/link:
Page numbers: 432pgs
How it qualifies: Book #2 in "The Dresden Files"
[*book:Fool Moon|91477]
Completion Post - Week 8 - Option 1
Date Completed: Jun 9
Review:
3 Stars
I like the writing style, but for some reason, I had a hard time getting into the plot. I do appreciate that Harry acknowledges his fears since it's not something you see a lot in urban fantasy, but let's be realistic about how much abuse the body can take before it shuts down. The man was running around with his foot half chewed off by a werewolf and a gunshot wound in his arm. Let him lie down for a second, or I don't know, take a potion that speeds up healing. Magic aside, urban fantasy is still modern day and we have limitations.
Completion PostWeek: 8
Book: Friend Zoned
Completed: 6/12/25
Rating: 2 stars
Review: I have read books I liked from this author before, but I was not a fan. The 2 MCs have been friends for 8 years and I feel like I missed all the actual falling in love parts. Way too much of this book was repetitive internal dialogue which lead to too much telling and not enough showing. The author did set up the next MMC nicely for his book -- I'm very curious.
✨Week 8 Completion 🧚🏻♀️ option one read the second book in a series
link to series
Date: 6/12 4*s
Danielle Garrett’s paranormal cozies are simply the best! This is the second book in the series, and it’s packed with beloved characters from previous books. In this one, we meet the fairy godmothers, and let me tell you, I’ve always wanted a fairy godmother, but after reading this book, I’m not so sure. The main character, Blair, is a witch who can transform into a cat. In this book, she’s stuck in her cat form for most of the story. I loved the mystery, the blossoming romance, and all the characters. When I need an escape from reality, which is all too common these days, I can always count on a book from Miss Garrett to take me away. And let’s not forget her amazing audio narrator! 🐈 🧚 ✨
💰Week 9Option 1: wealthy character
💰 from the blurb:
novel about a wealthy New England family's long-overdue reckoning
Selection/Completion PostWeek #9: Pass
Selection Post Week 9
Option 1: Read a book with a wealthy character
Book: Dear Grumpy Boss
Pages: 414
How it Fits: MPG Billionaire Romance
Selection Post - Week 9 - Option 1Option 1: Read a book with a wealthy character
Bookcover/link:
Page numbers: 328pgs
How it qualifies: from the precis..."His name is Hardy Cates. He's a self-made millionaire who comes from the wrong side of the tracks."
[*book:Blue-Eyed Devil|1756703]
Completion Post - Week 9 - Option 1
Date Completed: Jun 17
Review:
3 Stars
Feel like there may have been an excessive number of r*pists in this book. Kinda a strange thing to have for what I thought was going to be a light romance novel.
Stacey wrote: "Selection Post Week 8
Option 1: Read a book with a wealthy character
Book: Dear Grumpy Boss
Pages: 414
How it Fits: MPG Billionaire Romance"
Could you please update this to Week 9? Thanks!
Outstanding 🌺Week 7 - Berit
Week 8 - Emeli
Week 9 - selection from Emeli; completions from Berit & Stacey
Completion week 8Week #8:
Option 1:Read a book from a 2 book series (duology) or read the 2nd book in a series. A series that has only 2 books to date may be used.
Blu, My Protector
Finished 8/6
Ever since only James took me down this rabbit hole i have loved this kind of romance and this was no exception i love blu he may not be able to feel love but he shure knows how to show it in his own unique way
Emeli wrote: "Completion week 8Week #8:
Option 1:Read a book from a 2 book series (duology) or read the 2nd book in a series. A series that has only 2 books to date may be used.
[bookcover:Blu, My Protector|2..."
Hi Emeli - you need to post your selection for last week asap :)
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