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🎉☕🍵 Completion post ☕🍵🎉📅Week #9
🎯11. Flat White - a barista coffee originating from Australia or NZ (as usual, we both claim it ;)
Read a book written by an Australian or New Zealand author. ☕🍵
📜Page numbers: 556(1st Kindle edition)📖 A Soul to Heal
✅ How the book qualifies - Australian author Opal Reyne
📅 Date Completed: 26/11/2023 - 💖Rating: 4🌟🌟🌟🌟
📝 Review ✍🏽: This was a very long, but super sweet monster romance. Opal wrote about trauma, depression and the fmc self-image as a plus size girl, in a light sort of way that didn't make it depressing at all. Our monster is equally sweet, cute and feral, It was great following him learning and gaining more humanity.
🎉☕🍵 Completion post ☕🍵🎉📅Week #10 - Option 2
🎯Key date: 26 May 2023
State date your teammate read the book and their rating ☕🍵
📜Page numbers: 362(1st Kindle edition)📖 8h 43m 🎧 Butcher & Blackbird
✅ How the book qualifies - Read by Jessica on 15/11/23, rated 4🌟
📅 Date Completed: 26/11/2023 - 💖Rating: 10.000🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟...... (5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 is the real rate )
📝 Review ✍🏽: LOVE LOVE LOVE IT ALL - Dexter was my first serial killer love but this couple is my second. The banter, tension and all the gory unaliving are great. This is hilarious too and when the deed is finally done it is 💥 WOW! If you are into dark, hilarious romance go for this one. The audiobook is fantastic, it's a duet 😍💖
✅Completion Post - Week 10 Credence
Rating (4)⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: This books get a lot of hype and I understand why! This was pretty spicy and slightly taboo-ish (step family). After Tiernan's parents die she is not yet 18 so she must go live with her step-uncle in Colorado. Being a CO native myself, I knew this was a book I wanted to read. Being "on the mountain" was definitely an ongoing theme for the book and made the characters' trials and experiences that much more interesting. There is some element of country mouse vs city mouse going on since Tiernan is the daughter of mega LA superstars and the boys are outdoorsy/motocross studs. This was my first Penelope Douglas book and I have a few on my TBR so I am interested in reading more by her. Overall a solid above average 4 star read. The audible version is pretty good too with a few dual narrator portions.
Completion PostWeek 8
Read: 11/27/23
Rated: 5 stars
Review: Takeover anytime!
What a sweet, sad and hilarious story. Tristan may have been the ruthless brother but he's definitely the sexy, hot and kind hearted man with a mean streak when it comes to protecting what's his. This was so much fun to read. There were times I laughed so hard and felt sadness as well for those moments when just couldn't help it. I can't wait to see who's next with these brothers but hopefully there's more with Claire, Tristan and the boys.
Vicki wrote: "Completion Post-Option 1 ~ Week #8🔖Task: 3. Earliest credible evidence of coffee-drinking as the modern beverage appears in 15th Century. Read an historical romance.
[bookcover:The Socialite|5082..."
Vicki you didn't post a review.
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Completion PostWeek 8
Read: 11/27/23
Rated: 5 stars
Review: Takeover anytime!
What a sweet, sad and hilarious story. Tristan may have been the ruthless brother ..."
I think Tristan is my favorite! 🥰🥰
Jessica wrote: "☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Completion PostWeek 8
Read: 11/27/23
Rated: 5 stars
Review: Takeover anytime!
What a sweet, sad and hilarious sto..."
Oh for sure! Definitely a sweetheart for sure :-)
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Completion PostWeek 8
Read: 11/27/23
Rated: 5 stars
Review: Takeover anytime!
What a sweet, sad and hilarious story. Tristan may have been the ruthless brother ..."
He is not only my favourite in the series, but that scene when he first goes to her house makes me laugh hard every time
♏Vanessa(UK)♏ wrote: "☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Completion PostWeek 8
Read: 11/27/23
Rated: 5 stars
Review: Takeover anytime!
What a sweet, sad and hilarious sto..."
I loved that part and also when Harry gives him a hard time and Tris calls him Wiz. LMAO
Selection Post - Week 10Option 1
Task 16. Instant Coffee - for when you are away from civilization. Read a book set in the wilderness or in a remote location, or where at least one MC sleeps in a tent.
Pages: 352
How the book qualifies: The book precis states "Deep in the Yukon wilderness"
Week 8 - Completion PostOption 2
Pretty Reckless by L.J. Shen
Pages - 363
Qualification - read by Vanessa on August 30th, she rated 5 stars.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Read - 11/24
Rating - 4 Stars
Review - Im at that point in my life, where I can't read high school books and really enjoy them.. the story line and plot were good, but I just can't handle teenager stories anymore.
Week 10 - Selection Post16. Instant Coffee
Wild at Heart by K.A. Tucker
Pages - 400
Qualification - tagged "wilderness" by 5 people on page 3 - https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
Week 10 - Completion Post16. Instant Coffee
Wild at Heart by K.A. Tucker
Pages - 400
Qualification - tagged "wilderness" by 5 people on page 3 - https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
Rating - 5 stars
Review - This book was a good sequel to the first book. I wish the characters had a little more depth but I loved the secondary/new characters
If I am not mistaken, I can do week 10 prior to week 9, right? I might get both read today but I want to read week 10 first. So just in case I don't get to both I want to make sure I am okay if I do that.
Shandrea, I had forgotten all about that series. I had rated book #1 5-stars so I'm glad you posted that book. I should read it soon.
Vicki wrote: "If I am not mistaken, I can do week 10 prior to week 9, right? I might get both read today but I want to read week 10 first. So just in case I don't get to both I want to make sure I am okay if I d..."Yes - you don't have to read in order :)
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Completion Post-Option 1 ~ Week #8🔖Task: 3. Earliest credible evidence of coffee-drinking as the modern beverage appears in 15th Century. Read an historical romance.
[bookcover:The ..."
Oh jeez, OK I got it done. Thanks. :)
Completion Post ~ Week 10Option 1
Book: Watcher in the Woods
Author: Kelley Armstrong
Rating: 4 stars
Read: 11/30/23
Review:
I just love Jennifer Armentrout and she is the author who opened my eyes to sci-fi and got me out of my box. I can't say that I love hard-core sci-fi, but her type I do! In this one we meet Alice, Casey's sister. In previous books we learn that they have a rather strained relationship so I was curious to read more about their relationship. Plus, I found myself really loving the relationship between Eric and Casey and the other characters who live in Rockton. Of course, more is revealed about the town and its residents, so I loved that. As I'd expected from one of my favorite authors, Kelley Armstrong creates suspense and gives those twists that I love! Can't wait to read the next one!
Vicki wrote: "Completion Post ~ Week 10Option 1
Book: Watcher in the Woods
Author: Kelley Armstrong
Read: 11/30/23
Review:
I just love ..."
Vicki can you post your rate, thanks :-)
Week 11Option 1
17. Per capita, Europe has the highest coffee drinking nations
Read a book set in Europe (mainland plus British Isles). British Isles includes UK and Ireland.
Option 2
Key date: 2 June 2023
If you use this option, this week you must select your book from the team shelves immediately below your team in this list. The last team picks from the first team.
9 Got a Latte to Read
1 Brew HaHa!
2 Caffeinated Chapter Chasers
3 Livin' La Vida Mocha
8 Lattes & Lovers
6 Bean There, Read That
7 Plots-a-Percolating
5 Patronum Espresso
10 Books & Brews
4 Brewed Awakening
Book from this teammate's shelf must have been read on or after this date, and rated at least 3 stars. Please note all three pieces of information on your post - teamie, date & rating.
Please make sure the teammate you select your book from is CURRENTLY still playing the game. Players' shelves who have left at not available for this option.
Option 3
Not available this week
🌟☕ Selection post - Option 1☕🌟📅Week #11📚
🎯17. Per capita, Europe has the highest coffee drinking nations
Read a book set in Europe (mainland plus British Isles). British Isles includes UK and Ireland. ☕🍵
📜Page numbers: 222(1st Kindle edition)📖 6h 21m 🎧
✅ How the book qualifies - MPG Scotland Christmas at the Edge of the World
🎉🍾🌟☕ Completion post - Option 1☕🌟🎉🍾📅Week #11📚
🎯17. Per capita, Europe has the highest coffee drinking nations
Read a book set in Europe (mainland plus British Isles). British Isles includes UK and Ireland. ☕🍵
📜Page numbers: 222(1st Kindle edition)📖 6h 21m 🎧
✅ How the book qualifies - MPG Scotland Christmas at the Edge of the World
📅 Date Completed: 01/12/2023 - 💖Rating: 3,5🌟🌟🌟
📝 Review ✍🏽: sad and cute story about mending broken familial bonds and finding love in unexpected places. Unfortunately, the narration was way too slow and not quite right for this book.
SELECTIONWeek #11
Option 2
Book: Emma by Jane Austen
Qualification: set in England
Pages: 400 (oldest dates Kindle edition on Goodreads, 1950...of course, long before Kindles)
COMPLETIONWeek #11
Option 2
Book: Emma by Jane Austen
Qualification: set in Surrey, England, GR main page
Pages: 400 (oldest dates Kindle edition on Goodreads, 1950...of course, long before Kindles)
Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The classic 1815 novel that was foundational in creating the English romance novel, with the hughly ineffective match-maker Emma.
Team 3 has completed the challenge. It’s been fun teaming up with you. I’m going to complete the rest of my books for this challenge. I’ll be finished with my current ones soon. Then I’ll work on the last one 😊
It’s been a pleasure playing with you all. Hope you all have a great holiday season. 🎄🧑🏽🎄🎁🧧🍾
🍾❤️🏡Happy Holidays! ❤️🍾⭐️🛳Thank you for being a great team. Looking forward to seeing y'all in a future challenge!⭐️🍾❤️🚢
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Completion Post ~ Week 10Option 1
Book: Watcher in the Woods
Author: Kelley Armstrong
Read: 11/30/23
Review..."
Oops, posted now. :)
Week 11 ~ Selection PostOption 1
Book: Almost Like Being in Love
Author: Sariah Wilson
Pages: Page count does not show in GR nor in Amazon, but the audio is 4 hours 31 minutes
Qualifications: Set in Scotland
Jane, please see my post #231. I'm not sure what to do about the page count or if I can use it.
Completion Post ~ Week 9Option 1
Book: The Survivors
Author: Jane Harper
Rating: 4 stars
Read: 12/03/23
Review:
I enjoyed this slow-burn mystery about a storm that took lives years previously and a man named Kieran who came back to help his mother and father who has dementia. While there a young woman was murdered and the mystery takes Kieran and others back in time and memories of the storm and the lives it previously took...if you read it though, expect twists and turns!
📅Week #11 Selection Post-Option 1🔖Read a book set in Europe
📚Book:The Do-Over
✍️By: T.L. Swan
📃Page Numbers: 553 kindle
🗝️How the book qualifies: Backpacking Trip Through Europe
✅Completion Post - Week #11 The Do-Over
Rating (3) ⭐⭐⭐
Review: This was my least favorite of the 4. Christopher was just sort of an idiot with some of the decisions. I do love that in all of the books there is at least one scene that will crack me up and in this one I had tears rolling down my cheeks in the grocery store parking lot because of a mascot. IYKYK. I think Hayden was too forgiving of him and gave him a lot of passes and not always stand up for herself. This was a good conclusion into the "Happily Ever After" epilogues but as I mentioned, my least favorite of the series. I DID love the cross over though of all the other boys from other series like Julian Masters.
I enjoyed this first challenge playing with you all! 💞
Completion PostWeek 9
11. Flat White - a barista coffee originating from Australia or NZ (as usual, we both claim it ;)
Read a book written by an Australian or New Zealand author.
Rated: 4 stars
Review:
This was definitely raw for sure but not all monsters are willing to try being human but wow this was a rough one. I totally understand the twisted mess but what a sad mess you just don’t know what you want to feel about it; sad, angry; sweet or just outright pissed. I have to say the monster definitely kept his promise to protect her.
☕ Selection post - Option 1☕Week #11
Task 17. Per capita, Europe has the highest coffee drinking nations
Read a book set in Europe (mainland plus British Isles). British Isles includes UK and Ireland. ☕🍵
Pages: 349
Qualifies: Set in Scotland
Completion PostWeek 10
Task 16. Instant Coffee - for when you are away from civilization. Read a book set in the wilderness or in a remote location, or where at least one MC sleeps in a tent.
Read: 12/5/23
Rated: 3 stars
Review: I was looking forward to reading a different genre from this author but this was just ok for me. I felt like it was just going around with the character as to who did it and the macho bull**** from some of the men. It kid of dragged on too.
Completion PostWeek 11 Option 1
Book: Almost Like Being in Love
Author: Sariah Wilson
Read: 12/8
Rating: 3
Review:
I absolutely hate giving a low rating to a book, but this one held high hopes for me but it just didn't cut it. :(
Maren Kelly and her mother have plans to go to Scotland during Christmas, but sadly her mother was diagnosed with a deadly illness; however, her mother insists that she goes to Scotland to look for her (the mother's) brother whom she hasn't seen in 25 years. Maren finally agrees to go and takes her good friend, Penny. Maren's mother insists that things will be magical and she could even find a man and fall in love...OK, that part was all just fine but for me it went downhill from there. Talk about INST-LOVE and insta-everything else! It was just too much, too quick, with every single thing. Naturally Maren sees a man, Duncan Campbell, who is the 101% epitome of the finest specimen of a male and he's as perfect as perfect can be in every way. But he is in Scotland, year 1647. They fall in love and Maren does her best not to do touchy-feely things that might be offensive or even illegal in the 1600's. She finds her uncle in the most unexpected way...that being said I don't want to say more. But it was just over the top silly for me.
Vicki wrote: "Completion PostWeek 11 Option 1
Book: Almost Like Being in Love
Author: Sariah Wilson
Read: 12/8
Rating: 3
Review:
I absolutely hate giving a low rating to a bo..."
3 isn't a low score at all. 2 and 1 are bad, means the book was garbage (at least for the person reading). But, the way I see it, 3 the book was ok, good but nothing special about it; 4 the book is really good and 5 is exceptional (at least to me).
how do you rate your books?
♏Vanessa(UK)♏ wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Completion PostWeek 11 Option 1
Book: Almost Like Being in Love
Author: Sariah Wilson
Read: 12/8
Rating: 3
Review:
I absolutely hate giving a low ..."
1 would be I just couldn't stomach it; 2 is it was okay but didn't truly like it much; 3 I did like it but didn't love it; 4 I liked it a lot/close to loving it; 5 I loved it!!
I have a hard time giving 1 or 2. If you ever look at my annual challenge you might see 1 or 2 2's but probably no 1's. It's rare I give a 1 and pretty unusual to give a 2. I think a lot of the time I am too generous.
Vicki wrote: "♏Vanessa(UK)♏ wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Completion PostWeek 11 Option 1
Book: Almost Like Being in Love
Author: Sariah Wilson
Read: 12/8
Rating: 3
Review:
I absolut..."
Yeah, I understand. I start giving excuses to give them a higher rate, and hardly ever give a 1 or 2. and some 3s should probably be 2 😬
Is this challenge completely over? I had posted my week 11 book but it doesn't show that I had finished it. If it doesn't count that's okay, just wanted to make sure.
Vicki wrote: "Is this challenge completely over? I had posted my week 11 book but it doesn't show that I had finished it. If it doesn't count that's okay, just wanted to make sure."Yes, it ended on 2nd of December.
It ended. I just haven’t had the chance to update. Between work, my son’s birthday and the holidays, it’s pretty crazy at home. I’m hoping to update this coming week. Sorry you didn’t get to enjoy the book but totally understand the rating issues. I hate to do it sometimes but we all have to give what we feel. Some people like books better than others.
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📅Week #10
🎯Key date: 26 May 2023
State date your teammate read the book and their rating ☕🍵
📜Page numbers: 362(1st Kindle edition)📖 8h 43m 🎧 Butcher & Blackbird
✅ How the book qualifies - Read by Jessica on 15/11/23, rated 4🌟