Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Please check Message 7 when you get a chance.
Decisions, links to books & additional info are now included. Will help as we sort through our tasks. :)

Thanks Mony.

I'm okay with either, but I'm going to check my books to see if I have anything planned that is published Sept - Dec.

I'm assuming the year doesn't matter.

Shan ~A~ wrote: "Thanks Mony.

I'm okay with either, but I'm going to check my books to see if I have anything planned that is published Sept - Dec.

I'm assuming the year doesn't matter."

yes, year doesn't matter.
I have some ready in every month but would like to read one In December if should be possible.

I'm ok with December, Mony. You deserve it after ALL your hard work. You're very much appreciated!

I'm cool with December also. I'm going to hunt down a book.

Btw: I think you did (are doing) an awesome job, and am glad that you are our captain. I would have never thought to do everything that you've done to make this easier for all of us.

This may be helpful. MKat's response to a challenge participant on how to figure out DATE & PAGE COUNT.

That book was first published on September 25, 2018 - so if your team selected September that book works. The first edition Kindle page count is 324 - from the edition published on October 15, 2018. That is the earliest dated Kindle edition.

Thank you guys!

December works for me! Hunting down a book now!

And yes - all your work is VERY helpful and VERY appreciated!

Just checking next steps and looking for volunteer(s)...
☺️ Step 1. Read our books
2. Afterwards, everyone fills in info blurb for MKat (below - can be found at start of thread
3. 4 info blurbs are sent to MKat
4. We keep a record of the 4 blurbs
5. MKat sends new task

Hoping someone can take on #3-#4

Book/cover link
Page numbers with source
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary.
Date Completed.
Rating/Review.

Maggie wrote: "December works for me! Hunting down a book now!

And yes - all your work is VERY helpful and VERY appreciated!"

Thank you Maggie!

Mony wrote: "Just checking next steps and looking for volunteer(s)...
☺️ Step 1. Read our books
2. Afterwards, everyone fills in info blurb for MKat (below - can be found at start of thread
3. 4 info blurbs are..."


I can take on #3 and #4. I just finished doing this for the challenge MKat just closed out. Based on how she worded things in the write it, it's the same format as we had for that challenge. I still have a copy and paste down for it.

My book:

Love the One You're With by Lauren Layne

Published December 9th 2013 by Loveswept
Kindle Edition, 353 pages (listed first) LOL

Published December 9th 2013 by Random House LLC
Kindle Edition, 271 pages

Maggie wrote: "Mony wrote: "Just checking next steps and looking for volunteer(s)...
☺️ Step 1. Read our books
2. Afterwards, everyone fills in info blurb for MKat (below - can be found at start of thread
3. 4 in..."

yay! thank you so much Maggie! *sigh of relief*

Task: 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a fall month, teams decide which month
Team Chose: DECEMBER
Humbugged by Pippa Grant

Qualifies: Published December 10th 2019 by Pippa and Lili Write
Page Count: Kindle Edition, 259 pages
Date Completed:
Rating/Review:

Here is a clean Version of the task completion post if anyone would like to use it

Task: 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a fall month, teams decide which month
Team Chose: DECEMBER
Book Link by Author Link
Book Cover
Qualifies:
Page Count:
Date Completed:
Rating/Review:

Mony wrote: "My book:

Love the One You're With by Lauren Layne

Published December 9th 2013 by Loveswept
Kindle Edition, 353 pages..."

Mony I'm updating your post to link to the first Kindle Edition for your book. The Pub date and Page Count remain the same as you have noted. It only changes the cover. I know MKat was looking for Kindle Editions in her last challenge, I would just like to stay consistent with that for our links, pub dates and page counts. It makes it easier for Kat to check and verify.

Task: 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a fall month, teams decide which month
Team Chose: DECEMBER
Love the One You're With by Lauren Layne

Qualifies: Published December 9th 2013 by Loveswept
Page Count: Kindle Edition, 353 pages
Date Completed:
Rating/Review:

Maggie wrote: "Mony wrote: "My book:

Love the One You're With by Lauren Layne

Published December 9th 2013 by Loveswept
Kindle Editi..."

Perfect - I'm glad I have an expert on this!

A reminder from MKat

Please if you are doing Selection and Completions Posts - make sure they are clearly identified as such. Either way, please make sure that your Completion Posts are clearly marked as Completion Posts.

Selection Post
Task: 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a fall month, teams decide which month
Team Chose: DECEMBER
Book Link by Author Link: How To Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams

Qualifies: Published December 1, 2020
Page Count: 336 (Kindle Edition)

𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭

Task: 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a fall month, teams decide which month
𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 : DECEMBER
by Sarina Bowen
𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬: Published December 11th, 2017
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭: Kindle Edition, 240 pages
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝:
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠/𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:

88. Read 6 books with a boat, plane, car or motorcycle on the cover, teams decide which. CAR
Can't find anything with a car. What would you think of switching to a motorcycle?

It's raining cats & dogs here - predicted for 2 days - good day for books. :)

COMPLETED
Task: 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a fall month, teams decide which month
Team Chose: DECEMBER
Love the One You're With by Lauren Layne

Qualifies: Published December 9th 2013 by Loveswept
Page Count: Kindle Edition, 353 pages
Date Completed: Sept. 22
Rating: 4★
Review: Another great addition to the Sex, Love & Stiletto series. Grace & Jake were great characters with lots of slow burn chemistry. Grace's co-workers/girlfriends were fun to watch as they help her seek love again "post-cheating-fiancé". Loved reading about Jake - hot, sexy, and over time a wonderful book boyfriend. Reads quickly.

Mony wrote: "88. Read 6 books with a boat, plane, car or motorcycle on the cover, teams decide which. CAR
Can't find anything with a car. What would you think of switching to a motorcycle?

It's raining cats & ..."

I'm good with motorcycle

Mony wrote: "88. Read 6 books with a boat, plane, car or motorcycle on the cover, teams decide which. CAR
Can't find anything with a car. What would you think of switching to a motorcycle?

It's raining cats & ..."

I'm ok with motorcycle as well!

COMPLETION POST

TASK: 0. 𝗘𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵
𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 : DECEMBER


Man Hands by Sarina Bowen
𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬: Published December 11th, 2017
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭: Kindle Edition, 240 pages
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝: 9/22/21
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 3.5 stars
𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: This was a fun and flirty read. It was a bit too insta love for me though. I needed a bit more angst, but overall it was a sweet read with fun characters. Brynn was adorable and Tom with his manly hands fit the bill. Will continue on with the series at some point.

COMPLETION POST

Task: 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a fall month, teams decide which month
Team Chose: DECEMBER
Humbugged by Pippa Grant

Qualifies: Published December 10th 2019 by Pippa and Lili Write
Page Count: Kindle Edition, 259 pages
Date Completed: 9/23/21
Rating: 5 stars
Review: This is a fun rom com of a read and the last in the Happy Cat series by Pippa and Lili. I love this book the most as it reads a little as a love letter to Pippa's Marine Husband. Overall it ties the family stories together nicely with the O'Dells all finding their happy endings, along with tying off loose ends for the zany characters that make up the small town of Happy Cat, and of course, everyone's favorite racoon George Cooney.

Mony wrote: "88. Read 6 books with a boat, plane, car or motorcycle on the cover, teams decide which. CAR
Can't find anything with a car. What would you think of switching to a motorcycle?

It's raining cats & ..."

Motorcycle is good for me as well!

I'll take the rain here too!
Shortage of bus drivers = mom being an Uber round trip to the schools today along with my typical appointments for me. Fingers crossed for rain so that after school and evening sports are canceled tomorrow. I just want to read.

Maggie wrote: "Mony wrote: "88. Read 6 books with a boat, plane, car or motorcycle on the cover, teams decide which. CAR
Can't find anything with a car. What would you think of switching to a motorcycle?

It's ra..."

Yikes, what a day you've had M! I'm just curious - why is there a shortage of bus drivers?
Oh, and will change to motorcycles.
Changed my 5 fav books so 2 now are on KU. :)
Want to read some of your favs!

Completion Post
Task: 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a fall month, teams decide which month
Team Chose: DECEMBER
Book Link by Author Link: How To Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams

Qualifies: Published December 1, 2020
Page Count: 336 (Kindle Edition)
Finished: 09/23
Rating: 5 stars
Review: This was so much more than I was expecting. I was expecting this fun, flirty, rom com. This was that but so much more.

Naya, Naya, Naya. This woman. I couldn't imagine going through what she's been through. I felt her through this entire book. When she was happy I was happy, but when things were sour for her I felt that to my toes. If you would have been in the room with me you would have seen me covering my mouth in some scenes, talking out loud at others, or smiling wide at some.

Jake. He was a breath of fresh air, and I could feel the connection between him Naya from the beginning. I was so glad that he was able to be that little extra she could count on. Did she need him? No, she was a strong capable woman, but he helped her come out of that shell that someone else place her in, and she was struggling to get out of alone.

yay! way to go team! Sent to Mkat

Here is your next task!

Task 2 - 2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.

Every teammates reads a book numbered 1 or lower in a numbered series listed on GR. Teammates can read the same or different series. Please include the series and number in your completion posts.

Selection Post
Task 2 - 2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.
Book Link by Author Link: Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright

Qualifies: 1st in The Phoenix Pack series
Page Count: 429 (Kindle 1st Edition)

Selection Post
Task 2 - 2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.
Book/Cover Link: Willing Victim by Cara McKenna

Qualifies: Flynn and Laurel Book # 1
Page Count: 161 (Kindle 1st Edition)

𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭

𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝟐 - 𝟐. 𝐄𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 - 𝐧𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤.


The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Amelia Wilde
𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬: First book in series https://www.goodreads.com/series/3124...
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭: Kindle Edition, 178 pages
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝:
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠/𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:

𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭

𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝟐 - 𝟐. 𝐄𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 - 𝐧𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤.

Bending the Rules by Mariah Dietz
𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬: Listed as Book #1 of The Dating Playbook Series
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭: Kindle Edition, 314 pages

COMPLETION POST

𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝟐 - 𝟐. 𝐄𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 - 𝐧𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤.

The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Amelia Wilde


𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬: First in series https://www.goodreads.com/series/3124...
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭: Kindle Edition, 178 pages
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝: 9/24/21
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 4 stars
𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: This was a great start to a modern day pirate story. It took me a bit to start liking Poseidon though. By the end of the book I was kinda hating him again. A true anti hero.
Ashley was a strong character, but I'm not sure if she has the gusto to take on the king of sea. She tries though so gotta give her credit for that. Some parts broke my heart and then other parts kept me on the edge of my seat. I can't wait to read more of their story.

Completion Post

Task 2 - 2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.
Book/Cover Link: Willing Victim by Cara McKenna

Qualifies: Flynn and Laurel Book # 1
Page Count: 161 (Kindle 1st Edition)
Date Completed: Sept. 24, 2021
Rating: 4 stars
Review: When I started this book, I wasn't sure I'd like it. But the story & Flynn, an underground fighter, weren't what I expected. Lauren sums it up: “...when I first met you, you seemed really…obvious. And you’re not". Yea, it might be easy to stereotype Flynn but he's so much more. He openly enjoys BDSM with weekly partners & no strings attached. But he's also intuitive, respectful, caring & speaks with raw honesty. As Lauren enters his world, we see how she copes to make sense of this man & her new experiences.

Completion Post

𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝟐 - 𝟐. 𝐄𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 - 𝐧𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤.

Bending the Rules by Mariah Dietz
𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬: Listed as Book #1 of The Dating Playbook Series
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭: Kindle Edition, 314 pages
Date Completed 9/24/2021
Rating: 5 stars
Review:I've been reading this series all out of order, but I am in love with it. This is the fist time I am reading the first book in the series though. The main characters, Reagan and Lincoln appear in several of the other books, however they feature a lot in the last book I read which was Paxton's book. This is a long way of saying - I completely forgot that a huge part of Reagan and Lincoln's story is that she almost dies. I was at 72% in when it hit me. Which is when I also realized that this book was going to be one heck of a cliff hanger as Rea and Linc are STILL tiptoeing around each other at this point, AND the book is only told from Rae's point of view. All the 18 yo youngest child overachiever in an overachiever famly angst and drama. The book actually was a good read. I liked seeing the guys prior to their own books and seeing how their personalities are starting to shine. I also like that this book DID focus on Rae and her passiolns and her life. Another takeaway form this author overall is that this series has had two STEM female characters who are very set and determined with career goals and not in getting caught up in sports or the sports craziness. And the other two females that I've read in the series were an investigative reporter and a psych major who were focused on woman centric issues in male dominated fields. The author does a great job of layering a lot of smart driven ladies in her college aged football romances. That's why I gave this book the 5 stars.

Guys, I will try to get my book finished today. My grandson made an appearance into the world yesterday (although he wasn't due for another couple of weeks), so after work I spent the rest of the evening at the hospital and then my 2 yr old nephew wanted to spend the night.

So definitely not a night for reading.

Shan ~A~ wrote: "Guys, I will try to get my book finished today. My grandson made an appearance into the world yesterday (although he wasn't due for another couple of weeks), so after work I spent the rest of the e..."

Ooh...congratulations Shan ~A!!
Take the time you need to enjoy your family!

Shan ~A~ wrote: "Guys, I will try to get my book finished today. My grandson made an appearance into the world yesterday (although he wasn't due for another couple of weeks), so after work I spent the rest of the e..."

Yay, congrats to you 💙

Shan ~A~ wrote: "Guys, I will try to get my book finished today. My grandson made an appearance into the world yesterday (although he wasn't due for another couple of weeks), so after work I spent the rest of the e..."

Congratulations! Enjoy!

Completion Post
Task 2 - 2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.
Book Link by Author Link: Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright

Qualifies: 1st in The Phoenix Pack series
Page Count: 429 (Kindle 1st Edition)
Finished: 09/26
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Taryn and Trey make a deal to ensure that his pack has the backup needed in case of an attack. It is an uneasy alliance between them, but the chemistry is off the charts.

For Taryn this deal gets her out of her indifferent father's house and out of a mating that she doesn't want with an a-hole alpha. For Trey this gets him possible connections to ensure that his pack has support if his uncle tries to attack his pack.

They both ended up with more than they bargained for and it was one hell of a ride getting there.

The thing I loved the most about this story is that I felt that these could have been real wolf shifters. The pack dynamics and the descriptions of life as a shifter by this author felt real to me in a way I have experienced in a while or possibly ever.

Thank you!! He is healthy and the cutest thing I've seen in a while.

Shan ~A~ wrote: "Thank you!! He is healthy and the cutest thing I've seen in a while."

Hah...you made my heart happy...

Sent to Mkat, who's away today & checking her messages this evening.

Hey all - away from home tonight. Son got hurt in soccer game. Elbow to the jaw hinge area and a ball to the opposite side cheekbone. We started out at an urgent care due to jaw pain from the elbow, but his symptoms are quickly escalating and the urgent care is sending us to the pediatric hospital for a CT scan and some other tests. Looks like it’s definitely a concussion. Need to rule out some other stuff as the elbow got the jaw as the mouth was open, and slammed into the space between upper and lower jaw and the area in between the jaw and the ear. Lots of pain deep inside the ear. Lots of dizziness. My son is short. 12 and only 4’6”. He plays in a 13yo/14yo league and the team they played today was def in the upper age tier, MUCH taller than him, and played a very physical game. Sort of wish he’d just rolled his ankle again or hyper extended his IT band or pulled the hamstring again. Those are painful, but they aren’t as scary. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Maggie wrote: "Hey all - away from home tonight. Son got hurt in soccer game. Elbow to the jaw hinge area and a ball to the opposite side cheekbone. We started out at an urgent care due to jaw pain from the elbow..."

Oh Maggie, sorry to hear he got hurt. Glad you have a paediatric hospital nearby...so he'll get very good care. If you can, please let us know how things go.

Shan - congratulations! Grandkids are the best!!

Maggie, I hope your son isn't hurt too badly! My youngest played football and I remember all too well the trips to urgent care. Oddly, his worst injury happened on hi sway to practice - not on the field. His chain came off his bike and he went over the handle bars. Stitches and a broken jaw - so that is what I was thinking as I read what you are dealing with tonight. Hope it isn't too bad. 🤞🏼

Mony wrote: "Completion Post

Task 2 - 2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.
Book/Cover Link: Willing Victim by [author:Cara M..."

Unfortunately, the first edition Kindle page count for this book is not 161 pages, it is 132 pages. The minimum page count for this challenge is 150. This book does not qualify.

I will go ahead and assign the next task now, but this book will have to be made up before the following task will be assigned. So you (Mony) will need to read a book numbered 1 or lower in a series along with a book for the next task before the team will be assigned Task 4.