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Amanda wrote: "So weird and good!"Right! Ancrum is such a great writer. That book had me feeling like I was losing my mind. LOL. I love it!
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Week #: 2, Option #1
Book:
The Wicker King by K. Ancrum
Date Read: 11/21/2025
Rating: 4
Review:I've read three books by Ancrum this year and I am obsessed with her writing. It is so off the wall in the very best way. This book is kinda dreamy, what's real and what's not feelings and who is working for/with who. It's such a deep friendship that blossoms into more and even when I didnt know anything that was going on I absolutely loved the ride.
[*book:The Wicker King|33158541]
Jamie (TheRebelliousReader) wrote: "Amanda wrote: "So weird and good!"Right! Ancrum is such a great writer. That book had me feeling like I was losing my mind. LOL. I love it!"
YES everything I read of hers I'm like "Well I have no idea what's going on but I love every moment of it"
Week 3Option 1
6. Canon | Cannon - read a book with MPG Military or Suspense.
MPG = main page genre
These are the genres listed on the GR book page. You can click on 'more' once to expand out the list.
If you click again, it shows all the tags on page 1 - now you are 'out of bounds' ;). You cannot select the genre away from the actual main page of the book.
Option 2
Key date: 16 May 2025
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 3 - Selection Post
Under Currents by Nora Roberts
Page #: 455
Qualification: MPG Suspense
[*book:Under Currents|59345101]
Selection Post
Week #: 3, Option #2
Book:
Deadly Ever After by Brittany Johnson
Pages: 288
How it fits: Read by Jamie 11/5/25 and Rated 4 Stars - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Jamie, I've currently got 2 sapphic books on the go and since most of my friends are MM readers if I end up loving both of them I'm sharing them with you lol
Amanda wrote: "Jamie, I've currently got 2 sapphic books on the go and since most of my friends are MM readers if I end up loving both of them I'm sharing them with you lol"PLEASE do! I'm always open for recommendations.
And yay to you choosing Deadly Ever After! Hope you like it!
my selection (and starting to read/listen) will be for after the weekend, when I have acces to my laptop to search and check the tags. I hatr using my phone for that... have a nice weekend
Selection Post ❱❱ Week 3 ❱❱ Option 1Call ❱❱ 6. Canon | Cannon
Task ❱❱ read a book with MPG Military or Suspense
Book ❱❱ Love on a Spring Morning
Pages ❱❱ 284 (linked edition)
How it fits ❱❱ mpg military fiction
[*book:Love on a Spring Morning|49957251]
Completion Post: Week 3
Under Currents by Nora Roberts
Finished: 11/22/25
Rating: ★★★★★
Review: The last couple of Nora Roberts books I read have been really hit or miss for me so it feels great to love one again. This was so good but man did it have me on edge. It starts off intense and ends intense but with an HEA thrown in. The best part for me though was the romance.
Darby and Zane have both been through so much in their lives and yet they didn’t let it define them. Both are incredibly likable and charming characters and their romance was so swoon worthy. I especially loved Darby. She’s so kind and funny and is a complete bad ass and I loved the way that Zane loved her. Their chemistry was great and I thought they were perfect for each other. The balance of the mystery and the romance was really good here but again it is intense and there is a lot of violence in this but it kept me hooked from beginning to end.
Completion Post ❱❱ Week 3 ❱❱ Option 1Call ❱❱ 6. Canon | Cannon
Task ❱❱ read a book with MPG Military or Suspense
Book ❱❱ Love on a Spring Morning
Pages ❱❱ 284 (linked edition)
How it fits ❱❱ mpg military fiction
Date Read ❱❱ 11.23 ★★★★
Review
It's been awhile since I've read this series but I'm glad I came back to it - I do like the author's writing. The male MC is a recent widower with 3 young children. I thought the author did great with how she handled him experiencing both new feelings, old feelings and guilt all at once. The female MC was a little 'poor little rich kid' but she also acknowledged it, so that made her likeable. I'm looking forward to continuing the series with more intent!
Good Morning! Well on our way into Week 3 with Week 2 all complete - Yay!!Do still need selections for below - unless I missed it - do let me know if I did...
- Jill (rox)
- Jooke (post after weekend)
- Danielle
- Sassafrass
Selection Post Week 3 - Option 1:Task 6: Canon | Cannon - read a book with MPG Military or Suspense.
Book: The Reality of Everything by Rebecca Yarros
GR-pages: 400
How it qualifies: Military fiction tag on MPG
[*book:The Reality of Everything|54464797]
Selection Post - Week 3 option 2
Pages: 385 per GR
Book 15.5 read by Jaime (TheRebelliousReader) on Nov 06, 2025 - rated 4 stars - I'm going to read book 3
[*book:Grave Peril|91476]
Selection PostWeek # 3 - Option 1
Task: 6. Canon | Cannon - read a book with MPG Military or Suspense. MPG = main page genre
Bookcover/link: Mr. Nice Spy
Page numbers: 368
How the book qualifies: MPG Romantic Suspense
[*book:Mr. Nice Spy|207611565]
Week 3: SelectionOption 1
The Midnight Hour
Pages: 320/GR
How it fits: MPG Romantic Suspense
[*book:The Midnight Hour|6636756]
Week 3: CompletionOption 1
The Midnight Hour
Pages: 320/GR
How it fits: MPG Romantic Suspense
Date Completed: 11/23/25
Rating: *4 STARS*
I enjoyed this read. I haven't read any other books in this series and it's #12. I didn't feel like I missed anything but now I am interested in the backstory of the characters we met in this book. So, I'll definitely be checking out more books in this series.
This one was typical Brenda Jackson and I love the familiarity in that. The story was unique though and kept me intrigued the entire time. And although I knew everything would work out in the end, I was rooting for these two who really got handed a raw deal.
The male narrator was actually very good on this one. I sometimes worry when it's a solo male narrator for a MF romance book. Some men aren't great with the female voices but I thought that he did a great job.
Awesome!! We're all selected for the week!For those here in the US - I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing and happy Thanksgiving filled with warmth and love from friends and family.
For those outside the US - I wish you the same :-)
Completion PostWeek # 3 - Option 1
Bookcover/link: Mr. Nice Spy
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Date Read: 11/22/25
Review: So apparently fireworks aren’t just for the Fourth of July—they’re also for blowing up your life when your dad turns out to be an arms dealer. Andee, the “nice girl with sparklers,” gets shoved into CIA chaos and fake-dates Agent Adam Chan, who’s equal parts charming and infuriating. Cue explosions, kidnappings, and enough banter to light up Times Square.
Did I roll my eyes at the spy clichés? Absolutely. Did I still inhale the book because the chemistry was hotter than her fireworks stash? Also yes. It’s rom-com energy dressed in tactical gear, and I’m not mad about it.
[*book:Mr. Nice Spy|207611565]
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I'll be home late this evening again... If someone else wants to post the call, have it at! If not, I'll do it later tonight when I'm back.Turns out I was still at my laptop when the call came in! Posted below :-)