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Oct 07, 2025 03:30PM
Do we each need to pick a different player and does it need to be 5 star review?
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You can use either of our shelves as long as it's not your own and it doesn't have to be 5 stars
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from Julie's shelf. Rated 4 stars and it's the next book on my reread journey of KAs books that I've read. I have also been trying to read the one's I haven't that I own and I
(not challenge related) but I think I'm going to put it to the side because I've been struggling with it.Starting it late tonight or tomorrow.
Task 4 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate
Craving It All
Page numbers: 172 (1st Kindle edition)
Qualifies: Ela (mouse333)'s shelf:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Date Completed: 8 October
Rating/Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“It’ll be so damn good.” “Of course it will be good for you. You’re a guy.” I catch my tongue between my teeth but can’t stop my teasing grin. Arching my brows, I add, “I guess we’ll find out if it’ll be good for me.”
Another great edition to the Hellfire Riders MC series with this novella about Bull and Sara. Loved the chemistry between them (both in and out of the sheets). Pop was a sassy but sweet edition and I appreciated Bull's sensitive response to Sara's commitment to her faith. My only complaint was the take down of Raphael seemed to be solved too quickly.
Task 4 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate.
Not Many Options by Jillian West
Pages: 320
How book qualified: On Emily's list - review
Date Completed: 8 Oct
Rating: 2 stars
Review
I liked the characters, but I wanted to see more of their interactions, especially at the beginning when it felt like there were lots of small time jumps and after a few, they were all just familiar with each other. Also, I DNFed Left in Ruins and those characters had big parts in the epilogues so I didn't really like them and it definitely didn't make me want to try Cove's book (musician books aren't for me).
Task 4 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate
Read 10.8
Pages 369
How it fits: Ela's bookshelf https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
5 stars
Devin is sent to Bootleg Springs to keep low profile after an incident could threaten his career. Scarlett Bodine has three overbearing brothers, but it is not stopping her from befriending Devin. As reluctant as Devin is to embrace all that is Bootleg Springs and Scarlett he finds him falling first for the quaint town and the stunning beauty.
Loved this, huge fan of Lucy Score and was not sure if I would like because Devin is a political figure and I tend to avoid that trope. Regardless, huge breath of fresh air and Scarlett is a hoot. Fly by the seat of your pants and take no prisoners fun!
Task 4 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate
Book/Author: Tangled in Tinsel by Trilina Pucci
Kindle Pages: 280
Finished: 10/09
How it fits: Read by Julie Dec 27, 2022 & rated 4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Review: There really isn't a plot, but the sex scenes were amazing. When they did converse, I found myself laughing because Samantha was a hoot when she was nervous.
Here is your next task!Task 5 - 29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession.
Professions such as LEO, military or musicians are ok. Just don’t try to pass off a rancher and a chef as both being in the food industry - they are simply not close enough. Please include the selected profession in your completions post and to let me know how you know the book qualifies - title, precis, tags or lists, including links and any other necessary information. I need to know where to look to confirm your books. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.
Please note that private investigators/private detectives, CIA and military (with the exception of military police) are NOT considered law enforcement officers.
Looks like Athlete, let me know if not correct
Going to read
408 pgs. Baseball Player
Yep we chose athlete. I'm starting
- tagged athlete x5.
Doing
Hockey Sports Players - tagged athletes pg 2
Starting
- tagged athletes by 4 people
Task 5 - 29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession.
The Playing Game by Ainsley Booth
Pages: 486
How book qualified: Tagged athletes by 4 people (3rd column)
Date Completed: 10 Oct
Rating: 2 stars
Review
Harper and Kieran's relationship is very fast, and carries on from their one night stand two years ago, which isn't shown at all. Both of them have issues with their families which is shown very briefly and then kind of forgotten about. I'm not continuing the series since Kieran's teammates weren't shown enough to make me care about their stories.
Task 5 - 29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession.
Page numbers: 466 (1st Kindle edition): Wild Side
Qualifies: Tagged "athlete" x5:
https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
Date Completed: 11 October
Rating/Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Kill you or fuck you, Tabby?” My voice drops lower. “Oh, I’ve decided.” “Fuck,” she mutters, teeth strumming her bottom lip as she glances away. “Yep. That’s the one.”
Elsie Silver delivered again with Wild Side. The backstory of addiction and the guardianship struggle as a fall out, the supporting cast of previous couples from the series, both Rhys and Tabby were dynamic and likeable characters, the tension & sizzle of a slow burn, enemies to lovers romance (but so worth it at the end!!) and finally, enjoying reading a book with wrestling and bowling!
Task 5 - 29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession.
Book/Author: Caught Up by Liz Tomforde
Kindle Pages: 408
Finished: 10/10
How it fits: MPG Sport & in precis "starting pitcher for Chicago’s MLB team"
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: Miller is at the height of her career when she starts to feel burnt out. She leaves the restaurant she's working at and goes to her dad for a much-needed break. Kai has just fired another nanny for his son Max, so Monty hires Miller for the time she's going to be in town.
Miller is against it at first due to his initial judgement of Miller after their first encounter, but he needs someone.
Not gonna lie, in the beginning when Kai was being judgmental after just meeting Miller, I was on the side of not liking him. However, after seeing the effort he put in with his son I warmed up to him pretty quickly.
Task 5 - 29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession.
Book/Author: Ari Wright
Kindle Pages: 476
Finished: 10/11
How it fits: MPG Sport/Hockey tagged athletes pg 2
https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
4 Stars
Remi has always been alone, her life was spent in a group home and while their was one person she connected with he went away when she exhibited signs of being an Omega. Years later she is looking for a pack and finds one but one of her mates is not what she planned for..
Very fun read but dragged in the middle. Cassian was my favorite.
Here is your next task!Task 6 - 34. Read 6 books first published between 2000 and 2010.
Books selected for this task need to have been initially published between 1.1.2000 and 12.31.2010. If there is a date listed at the top of the editions page, use that one. Otherwise I will be looking for the earliest dated English language edition regardless of format for the qualification. Please include the initial publication date in your completion posts.
I'm going to read
, but I don't think I'll be able to read a second book before the day after tomorrow.
I’ve got two short read as well & should be done both in a few hours
Not sure exactly what I'm going to read by I'm posting my options that I see for now here:
(2001);
(2006);
(2008);
Task 6 - 34. Read 6 books first published between 2000 and 2010.
The Bride of Willow Creek by Maggie Osborne
Pages: 368
How book qualified: Published October 2nd 2001
Date Completed: 12 Oct
Rating: 2 stars
Review
This author always starts with a hard situation at the beginning and somehow makes it okay by the end. It wasn't my favourite - I wanted to see more of the side characters and I definitely wanted more scenes at the end after the train.
Task 6 - 34. Read 6 books first published between 2000 and 2010.
Tempting Rever
Page numbers: 186 (1st Kindle edition)
Qualifies: May 26, 2010
Date Completed: 12 October
Rating/Review: ⭐⭐
Brenda tore her gaze from Rever’s, frowning at Volder. “Do you understand that I love him? Why fight for me when you know I will never be happy with you? I promise that we’d both be miserable if you forced me to be a part of your life. Don’t you want a woman who wants you? I don’t and I never will.”
Insta lust erotica with a side of daytime drama, alien style. Rever was honourable but weak willed and Brenda justified sleeping with someone else's guy because she was mean to him. Not my favourite read in the Zorn Warriors series.
Task 6 - 34. Read 6 books first published between 2000 and 2010.
Night is Darkest
Page numbers: 261 (1st Kindle edition)
Qualifies: November 4, 2009
Date Completed: 13 October
Rating/Review: ⭐⭐⭐
“What kind of fucked-up shit is this? You’re kicking me out? Fucking dumping me?” Tyler watched Mason wince. The clueless bastard had probably never thought of himself as being in a relationship in the first place.
Mason, Ty & Lacey had great chemistry and their connection was well written for a novella. The action plot was fine but every conversation though felt like a battle with lots of miscommunication and that's exhausting to read.
Task 6 - 34. Read 6 books first published between 2000 and 2010.
Book/Author: Leap of Faith by Danielle Steel
Kindle Pages: 243
How it fits: First published January 1, 2000
Finished: 10/12
Rating: ⭐⭐
Review: There was a lot of tell and no show. I felt sorry for her at first after treatment from her great-aunt, until I realized that she's not very bright. I understand that she was sheltered due to her aunt, but she also doesn't have much common sense.
I was further taken aback when she decided to have a relationship with Bernard after they were just friends for 5 seconds. (view spoiler) Didn't Billy propose to her??
I would have liked to experience the conversations that she and Billy had that solidified their friendship and made him fall in love with her. I would have like to experience the romance and conversation between her and Bernard to make her think that he loved her and she him. But alas that was not to be.
Task 6 - 34. Read 6 books first published between 2000 and 2010.
Book/Author: A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
Kindle Pages: 224
How it fits: First published October 14, 2008
Finished: 10/12
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: A look into the Wallflowers lives with a new romance to boot. Hannah had an immediate dislike for Rafe, and he did nothing to change that at their first meeting. The chemistry as always was there though. It's a wonder she was able to stay away from him as much as she did and vice versa. ;
We also got to see updates on the previous wallflowers, which was nice and even got some of their povs, mainly Liliian, who was dealing with some marital insecurities.
Task 6 - 34. Read 6 books first published between 2000 and 2010.
Madelaine Montague
Read 10.12
Pages 214
First published January 1, 2008
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9...
4 Stars
Abigail is in witness protection and gets moved to a new town and is not happy about what is going on. Throw in dream worthy men who are next door for the Harvest Moon Festival, Abigail catches the eye of four men who are shifters and Abigail has no clue they exist.
This is a fun one, I wish tis author would write more.
Sorry, had unexpected company so delayed everything. Checking us in
Emily wrote: "Task 6 - 34. Read 6 books first published between 2000 and 2010.Madelaine Montague
Read 10.12
Pages 214
First published January 1, 2008
https:/..."
Please correct to the earliest dated Kindle edition page count (262). Thanks.
You are set to get a new task tomorrow. 📚
Emily wrote: "This is a fun one, I wish tis author would write more...."Madelaine Montague is a pen name for Kaitlyn O'Connor. She also uses these pen names too:
Lyssa Hart, Kimberly Zant , K.M. Zant, Kim Zant, J.P. Robbs, Desiree Acuna, Goldie McBride, Marie Morin, Georgeanne Hayes, Angelique Anjou, and co-authored titles with Juliette Barrymore
https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/autho...
Hopefully you find some gems!
Here is your next task!Task 7 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.
You can find the number of ratings on the main book page under the title. Remember you are looking for ratings, not reviews. Please include the number of ratings as your qualifier in your completion posts.
My options after my current read:
I'll most likely read the shorter of the ones listed
I’m going to start
Task 6 - 34. Read 6 books first published between 2000 and 2010.
Madelaine Montague
Read 10.12
Pages 262
First published January 1, 2008
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9...
4 Stars
Abigail is in witness protection and gets moved to a new town and is not happy about what is going on. Throw in dream worthy men who are next door for the Harvest Moon Festival, Abigail catches the eye of four men who are shifters and Abigail has no clue they exist.
This is a fun one, I wish tis author would write more.
Task 7 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.
Obsession by Harleigh Beck
Pages: 444
How book qualified: 7,711 ratings
Date Completed: 14 Oct
Rating: 2 stars
Review
I wouldn't necessary say that this was good, but it kept my attention and things happened that I wasn't expecting.
Task 7 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.
Pages: 337
How book qualified: 20,522 ratings
Date Completed: 10.14
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review
I really liked this second chance romance. I didn't think it was as funny as the first book but still was completely entertained by Jameson and Leah Mae and absolutely love the town of Bootleg. Want a book for June.
Task 7 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.
The Love You Fight For by Brit Benson
Pages: 366
How book qualified: 6,173 ratings
Date Completed: 14 Oct
Rating: 2 stars
Review
The idea of this book was good, but Samantha wasn't actually cold/untouchable, and a lot of parts kind of dragged because it was just her repeating that she has a plan and she's following it and more waiting. Also, I wasn't a fan of her giving in to Chris then pushing him away constantly but they're together by the end. I wanted to see more about Samantha finally living her life and healing.
Task 7 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.
Book/Author: A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young
Kindle Pages: 277
How it fits: 24,086 ratings
Finished: 10/14
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: James goes back to her hometown, which she left about 20 years ago, after the death of her twin brother Johnny. She and Johnny had a special connection, and she literally felt it when he died. Once there she starts to realize that there is something suspect about Johnny's death.
The more she finds, the more she questions things. She eventually enlists the help of her friend and ex Micah.
All of this while dealing with the fact that she may not have known her twin as well as she thought, plus her guilt for leaving all those years ago.
The author did a good job of keeping ius guessing about what Johnny was up to over the years with every new piece being peeled back like the layer of an onion.
Still, there was a small bit of predictability, but not enough to completely spoil the mystery of what happened to Johnny before the author wanted you to know.
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