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Completion Post - Week 5

Option 1 - 3. The Americas - Read a book set in a country in North America or South America
Book: The Look of Love by Bella Andre
Pages: 384
Qualifications: per description set in San Francisco.
Date Completed: 5/9
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: I really enjoyed this one! Chloe and Chase had immediate chemistry. Their romance is steamy and I enjoyed the journey of Chloe coming to realize that she didn't need to keep Chase at arm's length due to a previous abusive relationship. She fights falling into a new relationship pretty quickly, and it is so wonderful how the author handles it. Looking forward to reading more from this family!

Selection Post - Week 6
Option 1 - 8. Country - Read a book set in the country e.g. farm, ranch
Book: A Cowboy State of Mind by Jennie Marts
Pages: 319
Qualifications: Precis says this takes place at a horse ranch

Week #6 - Selection Post
Option 1
8. Country
Read a book set in the country e.g. farm, ranch
Bookcover/link: The Ruin, Dervla McTiernan
Page numbers: 400 pages
How the book qualifies:
* the bookcover shows a country setting.

Selection Post Week 6

Option 1
8. Country
Read a book set in the country e.g. farm, ranch
For all the location/setting tasks, the book does not have to be solely set in that location; it simply needs at least one scene set there. The usual precise, main page, tag, or list will need to be provided to show how the book qualifies.


Book: Taming Him
Author: Kennedy Fox
Page number: First Kindle Edition 394 pages
Qualifications: Tagged by 2 people ranch ; Tagged by 2 people cowboys-ranchers

Selection Post

Week 6

Option 1
8. Country
Read a book set in the country e.g. farm, ranch
For all the location/setting tasks, the book does not have to be solely set in that location; it simply needs at least one scene set there. The usual precise, main page, tag, or list will need to be provided to show how the book qualifies.


A Rancher's Heart by Vivian Arend
Pages: 302
Qualifies: In precise The ranch is struggling, but it's the title of single dad that’s got him tangled up in knots. He needs a full-time, live-in nanny at the Silver Stone homestead in Heart Falls, Alberta; Tagged by 1 person rancher - farmer

Completion Post - Week 6
Option 1 - 8. Country - Read a book set in the country e.g. farm, ranch
Book: A Cowboy State of Mind by Jennie Marts
Pages: 319
Qualifications: Precis says this takes place at a horse ranch
Date Read: 5/13/24
Rating: 4 Stars
Review - I really enjoyed this one. The characters had amazing chemistry. I liked that Zane battled through his demons to make his way to Bryn even though he felt undeserving of her due to his upbringing. I loved the storyline of the horse rescue as a backdrop for the healing process Zane went through. Looking forward to the next in the series.

Selection Post Week 6

Option 1
8. Country
Read a book set in the country e.g. farm, ranch
For all the location/setting tasks, the book does not have to be solely set in that location; it simply needs at least one scene set there. The usual precise, main page, tag, or list will need to be provided to show how the book qualifies.


Book: Done and Dusted
Author: Lyla Sage
Page number: First Kindle Edition 356 pages
Qualifications: Tagged by 14 people Rebel Blue Ranch ; Tagged by 7 people Ranch

Completion Post Week 6

Option 1
8. Country
Read a book set in the country e.g. farm, ranch
For all the location/setting tasks, the book does not have to be solely set in that location; it simply needs at least one scene set there. The usual precise, main page, tag, or list will need to be provided to show how the book qualifies.



Book: Done and Dusted

Author: Lyla Sage

Page number: First Kindle Edition 356 pages

Qualifications: Tagged by 14 people Rebel Blue Ranch ; Tagged by 7 people Ranch

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Date Read May 16, 2024

Review: I am a reader; when a book is on its pick, I hesitate to read it. One of those books is Done and Dusted, but I am happy that I picked it and devoured it. The author, Lyla Sage, has a way of writing that you appreciate the romance between Emmy and Luke because there is emotional depth both in their feelings and the way they find solutions together to the problems they have. The small town and brother's best friend are tropes in the romance genre I like, and I also appreciate that the author didn't have an unscary third-act breakup, but there is a different kind of third-act drama that is more pleasurable.
Amos, Ryder's father, is a wonderful father who has to be a mother and father to his three children. He also finds someplace in his heart to give love and guidance to Luke. Usually, the founding family builds the small-town ranches, but this novel has a lot of love and understanding.
I look forward to continuing with the next series of installments, and maybe Lyla Sage will surprise us and write a book for Amos. He deserves a second happy ending.

Selection Post - Week 7
Option 2 - Teammate read on or after 10 November 2023 and rated at least 3 stars
Book: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
Pages: 319
Qualifications: Heather read on 4/30/24 and rated it 4 stars

🎁COMPLETION POST🎁
Date May 11, 2024

Week 6
Option 1
8. Country
Read a book set in the country e.g. farm, ranch
For all the location/setting tasks, the book does not have to be solely set in that location; it simply needs at least one scene set there. The usual precise, main page, tag or list will need to be provided to show how the book qualifies.


Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard
Pages -Kindle Edition, 375 pages
Qualifications - See above cover
Date completed - 05/17/2023
Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Stars🎧
Review - Loved it !
I read this when it came out, seems to get better when I re-read it. I loved Mary 's and Wolf characters she was a little thing with a take know shit attitude and he was a strong Alpha male who got wrong because of his heritage but when it came to Mary he was kicking ass and taking no bull! I highly recommend this series!

Week 7

Option 1
2. UK & Ireland
Read a book set in the British Isles
Wiki link to a definition of the British Isles ~ ...

For all the location/setting tasks, the book does not have to be solely set in that location; it simply needs at least one scene set there. The usual precise, main page, tag or list will need to be provided to show how the book qualifies.

Please ask if you are not sure.

To insert links (book-link or list/shelf/tag-link) in your posts, please read these instructions in the Q&A thread:
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Option 2
Key date: 10 November 2023


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.

Thanks for posting. I so need to post my 2 completions. Crazy week. I’ll get on that

Completion Post
Week #6 Option 1, 8. Country
Read a book set in the country e.g. farm, ranch
Bookcover/link: The Ruin, Devla McTiernan

Date Read: 12 May
Rating: ****1/2
Review:
A dark police procedural with well-drawn characters and some edge-of-the-seat suspense. Excellent narration.

Completion Post

Week 6

Option 1
8. Country
Read a book set in the country e.g. farm, ranch


A Rancher's Heart by Vivian Arend
Pages: 302
Read: 5/19/24
Rated: 4 stars
Review:
Things can bring a man to his knees when it comes to his family but darn did it take all of them down. This was sweet, sad, and angry for them but also fun and happy. Tamara was definitely good for this family. They needed someone as feisty like her to bring them from their anger and fear which made them open up too

Week #7 - Selection Post
Option 1
2. UK & Ireland - Read a book set in the British Isles
Bookcover/link: Speculations in Sin, Jennifer Ashley

Page numbers: 320 pages
How the book qualifies:
MPG British Literature

🎁SELECTION POST🎁
Date May 19, 2024
Week 7

Option 1
2. UK & Ireland
Read a book set in the British Isles
Wiki link to a definition of the British Isles ~ ...


Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught
Pages - 739 pages, Kindle Edition
Qualifications - Precis A saucy spitfire who has grown into a ravishing young woman, Whitney Stone returns from her triumphant time in Paris society to England. She plans on marrying her childhood sweetheart, only to discover she has been bargained away by her bankrupt father to the arrogant and alluring Clayton Westmoreland, the Duke of Claymore.

Completion Post
Week ##7 - Selection Post, Option 1
2. UK & Ireland - Read a book set in the British Isles
Book: Speculations in Sin, Jennifer Ashley

Date Read: 19 May
Rating: ***3/4
Review: Another good installment in the series with a few twists in the mystery. I enjoyed seeing Kat & Daniel's relationship progress a bit more. And the food is always the best part.

Selection Post Week 7

Option 1
2. UK & Ireland
Read a book set in the British Isles
Wiki link to a definition of the British Isles ~ ....


Book: Lucky Leap Day
Author: Ann Marie Walker
Page number: First Kindle Edition 287 pages

Qualifications: Tagged by 14 people Ireland ; Summary of the book that show that Cara takes a short vacation in Ireland.

Completion Post Week 7

Option 1
2. UK & Ireland
Read a book set in the British Isles
Wiki link to a definition of the British Isles ~ ....


Book: Lucky Leap Day
Author: Ann Marie Walker
Page number: First Kindle Edition 287 pages

Qualifications: Tagged by 14 people Ireland ; Summary of the book that show that Cara takes a short vacation in Ireland.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
Date Read: May 20, 2024

Review: Because 2024 is a leap year, one of PopSugar's 2024 reading challenges was to read with the word "Leap" on the title. As it is a contemporary romance, I said well, I can accomplish two tasks in two different reading challenges with one book.
I listened to the audiobook and read the digital copy of Lucky Leap Day, which I borrowed from the library. Please listen to the audiobook of this lighthearted, humorous tale of accidental love, mistaken identities, and the magic of second chances, with a dash of Irish charm and a Hollywood twist. The narrator, Cady Zuckerman, does the Irish accent so well.
With Lucky Leap Day, you'll appreciate the erotic comedy's playful tone, whirlwind romance, and fish-out-of-water scenario as Cara navigates her new marriage and life with Finn in LA. Also, the epilogue has a cute perspective, which is a genuine surprise.

🎁 COMPLETION POST🎁
Date May 19, 2024
Week 7

Option 1
2. UK & Ireland
Read a book set in the British Isles
Wiki link to a definition of the British Isles ~ ...


Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught
Pages - 739 pages, Kindle Edition
Qualifications - Precis A saucy spitfire who has grown into a ravishing young woman, Whitney Stone returns from her triumphant time in Paris society to England. She plans on marrying her childhood sweetheart, only to discover she has been bargained away by her bankrupt father to the arrogant and alluring Clayton Westmoreland, the Duke of Claymore.
Date complete - 05/24/2024
Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Stars
Review - I really enjoyed this series, Whitney's character was truly amazing she was stubborn, definite, and charming. This story made me laugh, mad, cry and enjoy the journey that Whitney and Clayton went through.I highly recommend this series!!

Week #8 - Selection Post
Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane / boat / motorcycle / train / car / truck / bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the bookcover (any edition).
Bookcover/link: The Guncle Abroad, Steven Rowley

Page numbers: 320 pages
How the book qualifies:
Boat on the cover

Update:

Week 5 - Completion - Carmen
Week 6 - Completion - Christy
Week 7 - SELECTION & completion - Carmen
Week 7 - Completion - Christy

Hey Carmen - could you please post your week 7 selection asap? Thanks!!

Week 8

Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane / boat / motorcycle / train / car / truck / bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the bookcover (any edition).
Also accepted - carriages, blimps, air balloons, etc. NOT horses; not flying carpets or brooms. So anything that will transport a person that isn't an animal (or a carpet ;).

Please ask if you are not sure.


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Option 2
Key date: 17 November 2023


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.

🎁SELECTION POST🎁
Date May 24, 2024
Week 8

Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane / boat / motorcycle / train / car / truck / bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the bookcover (any edition).
Also accepted - carriages, blimps, air balloons, etc. NOT horses; not flying carpets or brooms. So anything that will transport a person that isn't an animal (or a carpet ;).

Until You by Judith McNaught
Pages - 452 pages, Kindle Edition
Qualifications - see above 2nd picture Ship on cover

Jane (PS) wrote: "Update:

Week 5 - Completion - Carmen
Week 6 - Completion - Christy
Week 7 - SELECTION & completion - Carmen
Week 7 - Completion - Christy

Hey Carmen - could you please post your week 7 selection ..."

Oh darn. I thought I posted Week 5 completion as well. Ugh, I'll get to it. Sorry Jane.

Selection Post

Week 7

Option 1
2. UK & Ireland
Read a book set in the British Isles

Pages:
Qualifies: Tagged UK - /work/shelve...

Completion Post
Week 5

Read: 5/14/24
Rated: 4 stars
Review: Morganville having another problem. People losing three years of memory. Never a dull moment in this town and many couples having their relationships tested. Of course the craziness never stops but the team will do whatever it takes to fit things and that's why I enjoy this series.

Selection Post

Week 8

Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane / boat / motorcycle / train / car / truck / bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the bookcover (any edition).


Pages: 328
Qualifies: helicopter on the cover

☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Update:

Week 5 - Completion - Carmen
Week 6 - Completion - Christy
Week 7 - SELECTION & completion - Carmen
Week 7 - Completion - Christy

Hey Carmen - could you please post your..."

Thx Carmen :)

☎️

Selection Post Week 8

Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane/boat/motorcycle/train/car/truck/bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the book cover (any edition).
Also accepted are carriages, blimps, air balloons, etc. NOT horses, not flying carpets or brooms. So, anything that will transport a person that isn't an animal (or a carpet).



Book: The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion

Author: Fannie Flagg

Page number: First Kindle Edition 369 pages

Qualifications:

Completion Post - Week 7
Option 2 - Teammate read on or after 10 November 2023 and rated at least 3 stars
Book: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
Pages: 319
Qualifications: Heather read on 4/30/24 and rated it 4 stars
Date Read 5/23
Rating. 3.25
Review - I enjoyed this one. It wasn't my favorite in the series, but I did enjoy the story and the chemistry between Justin and Emma. That said, at times the emotional trauma was a bit much and slowed down the overall read. I did like that Emma did confront her mother in the book and that she was able to grow as a person.

Jane (PS) wrote: "Update:

Week 5 - Completion - Carmen
Week 6 - Completion - Christy
Week 7 - SELECTION & completion - Carmen
Week 7 - Completion - Christy

Hey Carmen - could you please post your week 7 selection ..."

Hi Jane, I show my week six completion in message 107. Do I need to make changes to it?

Selection Post - Week 8
Option 2 - Teammate read on or after 17 November 2023 and rated at least 3 stars
Book: The Fine Print by Lauren Asher
Pages: 450
Qualifications: Avigail read on 3/14/24 and rated it 5 stars

🎁COMPLETION POST🎁
Date May 24, 2024
Week 8

Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane / boat / motorcycle / train / car / truck / bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the bookcover (any edition).
Also accepted - carriages, blimps, air balloons, etc. NOT horses; not flying carpets or brooms. So anything that will transport a person that isn't an animal (or a carpet ;).

Until You by Judith McNaught
Pages - 452 pages, Kindle Edition
Qualifications - see above 2nd picture Ship on cover
Date Completed - 05/29/2024
Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟 1/2 Stars
Review -
41/2 Stars
The storyline was original, I enjoyed Sherry and Stephen characters, there was adventure, romance, intrigued and dignified humor. I would definitely recommend this series!

Week 9

Option 1
9. Small town
Read a book set in a small town

For location/setting tasks, the book does not have to be solely set in that location; it simply needs at least one scene set there.
The usual precise, main page, tag or list will need to be provided to show how the book qualifies.

In this case, it will likely be in the precis, on a list or tagged 'small town' or similar. 'Cozy mystery' will work since that should be set in a small community.
Please ask if you are not sure.


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Option 2
Key date: 24 November 2023


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.

Selection Post - Week 9
Option 1 - 9. Small town - Read a book set in a small town
Book: Nothing But Trouble by Amy Andrews
Pages: 400
Qualifications: From Prescis, "small-town politics"

Selection Post Week 9

Option 1
9. Small town
Read a book set in a small town.



Book: Sugarcoated

Author: Erin Nicholas

Page number: First Kindle Edition 264 pages

Qualifications: Tagged 20 time Small Town

Completion Post Week 9

Option 1
9. Small town
Read a book set in a small town.



Book: Sugarcoated

Author: Erin Nicholas

Page number: First Kindle Edition 264 pages

Qualifications: Tagged 20 time Small Town

Rating⭐⭐��.5

Date Read: Jube, 2, 2024

Review: I have had Sugarcoated since February 2022, and lately, I am a reader who likes to read a book on the season set and Sugarcoated feels like a summer read—lighthearted, romantic stories with a touch of humor. With its "hot, funny brother's best friend rom-com" premise, Sugarcoated might be a perfect match for you—the themes of romance and a slow-burning relationship between the protagonist and his best friend's little sister.
Yes, the plot is predictable, and if you have a sweet tooth, you might want to have some sweet snacks while reading this book. I am sorry, but I wasn't fond of Zoe, the FMC. She is stubborn and feels like a teenager and not a 25-year-old woman. Aiden, our MMC, is more mature and knows what he wants, but he likes to get dragged into Zoe's nest by her actions.

Sexyladi wrote: "Week 9

Option 1
9. Small town
Read a book set in a small town

For location/setting tasks, the book does not have to be solely set in that location; it simply needs at least one scene set there.
T..."

Thanks for posting Sexyladi. GR has been very wonky for me. I think today it’s finally working, I hope, unless it’s just this moment.

Completion Post
Week ##8 - Selection Post, Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane / boat / motorcycle / train / car / truck / bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the bookcover (any edition).
Book: The Guncle Abroad, Steven Rowley

Date Read: 27 May
Rating:
Review: The Guncle was my favorite book of 2021 so I was both excited and nervous when I heard there would be a 2nd book. How could Rowley match the perfect combination of warmth, humor, and grief in the first book? Well, of course he didn't try. The Guncle Abroad brings back our beloved characters but they're dealing with very different circumstances this time. I enjoyed most of the book, but the ending put it over the top for me. Yep, I cried happy tears.

Completion Post

Week 7


Read: 6/2/24
Rated : 2 stars
Review : I usually enjoy this author but this book I wasn't a fan of this story. I felt like it dragged on and on about normal things like finding someone and being overweight, and all this that happen when your young. This change as you get older but still looking for love. I nearly dnfed it but hate doing that so I finished.

Heather wrote: "Completion Post
Week ##8 - Selection Post, Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane / boat / motorcycle / train / car / truck / bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the bookcover (any edition).
Book: [book:The G..."

Heather I don't have have your selection post for this book.

☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Heather wrote: "Completion Post
Week ##8 - Selection Post, Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane / boat / motorcycle / train / car / truck / bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the bookcover (any edition).
B..."

It's here.

Heather wrote: "☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Heather wrote: "Completion Post
Week ##8 - Selection Post, Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane / boat / motorcycle / train / car / truck / bus
Read a book w..."

Thanks

🎁SELECTION POST🎁
Date June 5, 2024
Week 9

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.

Christy wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Update:

Hi Jane, I show my week six completion in message 107. Do I need to make changes to it?..."

Thanks Christy - sorry, I missed it. All good :)

(This is why I generally post what I have tracked ~ making sure I haven't missed a post.)

🍎 Next update - please let me know if I've missed a post :)

Week 8 completions - Carmen, Christy & Avigail
Week 9 selections - Carmen & Heather (with a few days to go :)

Yes that’s correct Jane. I’ll post a selection in a few