Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

I posted our completion. Hope you all are having a great weekend! It's raining and cold where I live, so we'll be spending the day inside.

AliciaJ wrote: "I posted our completion. Hope you all are having a great weekend! It's raining and cold where I live, so we'll be spending the day inside."

We've got rain heading here late tomorrow through early Tuesday I think - I'm looking forward to it!

Here is your next task!

Task 6 - 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.

As a team select a sub-genre and than read 6 books in that sub-genre. Please include the selected sub-genre in your completion posts.

Looks like we picked romantic suspense🙂

Works for me!

Yay! I’ve got the perfect book for that 😊😊

Task 6: 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide. - Romantic Suspense

No Love Lost Lexi Blake
pages: 367 kindle edition
read: Oct 25
fits: MPG Romantic Suspense
rating/review: 5 stars
I've waited for this book for a while. Ezra and Kim were married until she had his brother go on a mission and he was killed. For years, Ezra wanted nothing to do with Kim (after divorcing her). There are so many twists and turns in this story where we learn that Kim ran from Levi (a dirty agent). All the previous characters in this series get involved in this story. Great ending to the series.

I am reading a book, by the same author as Karen's read. Really enjoying it but think maybe should have started a different series first

I don't remember if I've read anything by Lexi Blake or not, but Karen's review definitely makes me want to check this series out.

Task 6: 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide- Romantic Suspense

Book/cover link: Forgotten In Death
Pages: 378/GR (kindle ed.)
How book fits: MPG Romantic Suspense
Date Completed: 10/27
Rating/Review: 4 stars
So this wasn't as exciting and fast paced as the last book, but it was still a good story, even if I guessed pretty quickly who the bad guys were. But it was a solid procedural, which I really enjoy. And it was nice for once to see Eve not drive herself to pure exhaustion trying to catch a killer. I guess I would say this was a quieter story, more thoughtful and more centrally focused on the actual police work rather than the relationship stuff so much. It was a nice change of pace.

Task 6: 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide- Romantic Suspense
Book: Submission Impossible
Pages: 316
How book fits: MPG Romantic Suspense
Date Completed: 28th October
Rating/Review: 5 stars
Easy 5 star read.

I think I should have started with a different series but this was easily the best romance suspense I have read this year and in fairness to that genre I have liked a few.

This was the right blend of erotica and danger for me. Something I didn't realise I was missing from my reading list. I actually have audible to thank for that.

Alicia, you've not put the number of stars on your post.
Is anyone picking up another book? I can do. Kinda in the mood for that series.

I will be finished my book soon. Hoping tonight🙂 No second book from me. I feel I'm not fast enough .

Megan wrote: "Task 6: 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide- Romantic Suspense
Book: Submission Impossible
Pages: 316
How book fits: MPG ..."

This book is a spin off from the original series- Masters & Mercenaries.

Megan wrote: "Alicia, you've not put the number of stars on your post.
Is anyone picking up another book? I can do. Kinda in the mood for that series."

I’m currently reading another one. Should be finished by tomorrow.

Megan wrote: "Alicia, you've not put the number of stars on your post.
Is anyone picking up another book? I can do. Kinda in the mood for that series."

Thanks Megan-I fixed it. 😊

I'm reading another one too, but I may not get done until this weekend. Family stuff is really taking up a lot of my reading time, so I've slowed down quite a bit.

Cool thats fine. My reading is almost non existent the past 2 weeks. Just cba to read very strange

Task 6: 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide. - Romantic Suspense

Taggart Family Values Lexi Blake
pages: 238 kindle edition
read: Oct 29
fits: MPG Romantic Suspense
rating/review: 4 stars
This book had a few short stories where we get to see Ian and Charlotte (my favorite couple) get through a few situations and the last story skips ahead quite a few years to introduce us to a couple and give a backstory on what will certainly be a future book. I really love this series.

Task 6 - 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.


Pages: 388 kindle edition
Read: Oct 30
Fits: MPG romantic suspense
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Interesting book, weird twist at the end. This book definitely makes you question whether a particular situation is only black or white.

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Task 6: 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide- Romantic Suspense

Completion Post: Week 7
Option 2


Book: Gone But Not Forgotten
Pages: 266/GR
How It Fits: tagged Romantic Suspense 1x, pg 2
Date Read: 10/29
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I did enjoy going on another adventure with Dex, Sloane, and the gang. The bad guy was really bad, and there was plenty of excitement and drama to keep me intrigued with the story. And there was some surprises there that makes me think I'll go ahead and read the second book to find out what happens next.

Completion posted. Hope you're all doing well. I've been down with the flu the past few days. But a really cool thing happened this morning. I had 4 baby deer show up in my front yard, nibbling on my bushes and eating the bird feed I put out. It was so cute! I just hope they don't get hit by cars, I live on a somewhat busy street.

Feel better, Alicia! Having the flu is not fun.
Just back from a walk which turned into a little hike as we are at the bottom of a mountain. What a beautiful night for a walk.

Here is your next task!

Task 7 - 30. Read 6 books with nekkid man chest on the cover.

You can use any edition's cover to qualify for this task. Basically, I’m looking for lots of skin here, minimum of an open shirt on the cover. Please include the qualifying cover in your completion posts.

I love Lexi Blake's books. I've found that her series, even with her pseudonym Sophie Oaks, overlap a lot. I found this list to be helpful and have been working on the ones I missed while waiting for audios of some of her newer books. 😉

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MountainKat wrote: "I love Lexi Blake's books. I've found that her series, even with her pseudonym Sophie Oaks, overlap a lot. I found this list to be helpful and have been working on the ones I missed while waiting f..."

I've been a fan of hers since her Sophie Oak days! Love all her books.

MountainKat wrote: "I love Lexi Blake's books. I've found that her series, even with her pseudonym Sophie Oaks, overlap a lot. I found this list to be helpful and have been working on the ones I missed while waiting f..."

Ooh thanks for this! 100% saving that haha.

I didn't realise she had a pseudonym

I'm reading: Rebel Yule

Laura wrote: "I'm reading: Rebel Yule"

Lovely cover...

I'm undecided between two books...

Nanny with Benefits or The Lessons

They both look good! Nanny with Benefits is going on my tbr🙂

I just added it too. I'm going to read Their Ruthless Sadist. I love Nicole Edwards' books.

Think I'll go with Nanny one then. Just a heads up, I wont be done until probably Tuesday. Got a wedding tomorrow and I'm too sleepy to read today. Odin got us up at 6:45.. in his defence is body clock said 7:45 but it was far too early for me.

Also praying no trick or treaters...

AliciaJ wrote: "Completion posted. Hope you're all doing well. I've been down with the flu the past few days. But a really cool thing happened this morning. I had 4 baby deer show up in my front yard, nibbling on ..."

Hope you're starting to feel better, Alicia.

Happy Halloween, ladies👻👻👻

Megan wrote: "Think I'll go with Nanny one then. Just a heads up, I wont be done until probably Tuesday. Got a wedding tomorrow and I'm too sleepy to read today. Odin got us up at 6:45.. in his defence is body c..."

Enjoy the wedding, Megan.
Ah, poor Odin!

I'm starting the Dark Protectors series by Rebecca Zanetti. I've loved most of her books.

Task 7:

Completion Post: Week 7-30. Read 6 books with nekkid man chest on the cover.


Book: Fated
Pages: 337/GR
How It Fits: See cover above
Date Read: 11/1
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I liked the new take on vampires and shifters in this series. While there are a lot of similarities between this and other vampire series books I've read, there are enough differences to keep it interesting and not have me put the book down in frustration. I did think the heroine gave in a bit too easily, I mean this guy appears out of nowhere and within a few days they're married and mated? Seemed a bit rushed to me, but it fit with the story so it was fine. I'll definitely be adding this series to my list to finish since I really did like the characters for the most part.

Task 7:

Completion Post: Week 7-30. Read 6 books with nekkid man chest on the cover

Book:Nanny with Benefits
Read: 3rd November
Pages: 236
Fits: naked chests on cover
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
This was pretty good.
It did feel a bit fast. And I found her a little enthusiastic. I think it would have taken most people longer to come to that decision, unlike her who was quite quick to go for it. I'd have preferred it to be a little slower.
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Starting The Lessons

Wedding was great. Bride looked fantastic so beautiful, was a good day and evening!

Megan wrote: "Starting The Lessons

Wedding was great. Bride looked fantastic so beautiful, was a good day and evening!"

Awesome! Glad you had fun.

Megan wrote: "Starting The Lessons

Wedding was great. Bride looked fantastic so beautiful, was a good day and evening!"

Sounds like everything went perfectly. I love weddings 💗

Task 7:

Completion Post: Week 7-30. Read 6 books with nekkid man chest on the cover.


Book: Moonstruck
Pages: 297/GR
How It Fits: See cover above
Date Read: 11/3
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Dark. Very dark. But with a lot of gallows humor that was hilarious. But I gotta say, some of the killing scenes went a smidge beyond my comfort zone. I found myself flinching when the gore got to be a bit too bloody and the torture a teensy bit too gruesome. For a romance, this was a pretty deep dive into blood, guts, and gore. But there's no doubt I'll read the next books, they're definitely addictive.

Task 7:

Completion Post: Week 7-30. Read 6 books with nekkid man chest on the cover


Book:The Lessons
Read: 3rd November
Pages: 344
Rating: 3 Stars
Fits: naked back on cover.. towel dips fairly low
Review:
This didn't blow my mind but I've read worst.

It was a fun and different romance to read. The meeting between the characters was very interesting and cute. The twist if you will was awkward like it was intended.

The whole sex surrogacy thing was very interesting and I'm sort of morbidly curious if thats a real thing ha


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We just need two more books 😊

I hope to have mine finished by tomorrow.

Me too, but it will be after work for me

No worries, and if one of you needs to pass, I have another one that I'm reading for another challenge that will fit. Just let me know 😊

62% finished
I hope to finish tonight..if not then I will tomorrow on my lunch break

I should have mine finished tonight. I have about one hour left.

Task 7:

Completion Post: Week 7-30. Read 6 books with nekkid man chest on the cover.


Book: Their Ruthless Sadist Nicole Edwards
Pages: 442
How It Fits: See cover above
Date Read: 11/5
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Yikes! This book was definitely the darkest book of hers I've read yet. Zeke is a sadist and Brax and Case are two masochist submissives that love each other but they are looking for a Dom who is a Sadist for what they can't give each other. There is a lot of BDSM in this book which is fine but some of the torture to these two made me cringe...I did really love how the author turns things around and these three end up in love.

Task 7: 30. Read 6 books with nekkid man chest on the cover.
Book:
pages: 159 kindle edition
how it fits: see above cover
read: Nov 5
rating: 3 stars
review: This was a cute, short read. I really liked these two characters together. They had some chemistry. I definitely would like to read all the other books in this series.

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