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The BTC7 - Did 007 Scratch? (6)
🌹The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 7🌹🌹Theme - Seven Year Itch🌹
The dates will begin on Saturdays at 6 PM EST, at that time the task for each date will be announced. Books must be completed and posted by the following Friday at Midnight EST, except when on your 'Romantic Getaway' when you will have until the second Friday. (Dates 1 & 2 will have different start/end dates to deal with the holidays. See post in the sign up thread.) Roses will be awarded before the next date begins. Each date we will be working towards spelling out B-A-C-H-E-L-O-R. The tasks for each letter will be posted in advance, but you will not know which task will be used until the date begins.
Roses are earned by:
🌹 The First Rose 🌹 Teams earn this rose by reading 4 books fitting the task during the date. (One rose possible per team per date.)
Bonus roses may be earned by:
🌹 Speed Dating Rose 🌹 The team that has 4 members finishing 4 books (1 each) and posts in the Q&A/Announcement thread first wins this bonus rose. Note, posting is required to earn this rose. (One rose possible per date.)
🌹 Team Dating Roses 🌹 Teams with each member completing the task (with a minimum of 6 books read) earn 3 additional roses. (Three roses possible per team per date.)
🌹 Serial Dating Rose 🌹 For every multiple of 8 books read, teams will earn a rose. So 8 books is one rose, 16 books is 2 roses, 24 books is 3 roses and so on. (Number of roses will vary each date, maximum of 7 per team per date.)
🌹 Multiple Date Rose 🌹 The player who reads the most books for the date earns this bonus rose for their team. (One rose possible per date unless there is a tie.)
🌹 Longest Date Rose 🌹 The player that reads the longest book for the date earns this bonus rose for their team. Please note that boxed sets will NOT be counted towards this rose! (One rose possible per date unless there is a tie.)
🌹 Page Turner Rose 🌹 The team that reads the most combined pages for the date, first edition Kindle only for page count, earns this bonus rose. (One rose possible per date unless there is a tie.)
🌹 Scavenger Hunt Rose 🌹This special rose is earned by finding a book that fits each rule for the letter the date represents, for example B is for Backcountry (rural setting), Black (black cover), Bogeyman (PNR) and Brag (nominated for or won an award). After posting your completion, post in the Scavenger Hunt thread to claim the book. Both posts, in your team thread and the Scavenger Hunt thread, should list the qualifications for each task, i.e. be identical. This rose may be earned multiple times per date but only once per book. The first person to post each book claims the rose for that book. (Number of roses available per date will vary, maximum of 7 per person per date.)
Teams will not be eliminated even if they earn no roses, they will have a chance to catch up by earning additional roses on other dates. Players will be eliminated if they do not complete the task on two consecutive dates. Eliminated players will not be replaced. Remember, players are allowed to read multiple books for a given date in order to earn bonuses and/or to make up for teammates who do not read their book or who have been eliminated.
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Information required when posting your completion/s:
❤️❤️ Date Task
❤️ Book/cover link
❤️ Page numbers with source **We are using the GR Kindle first edition page count ONLY, if available. Ebook page count will be acceptable if no Kindle page count available. If GR doesn't have a page count listed, please link to the Amazon Kindle book with a page count.**
❤️ How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary. Links required for lists, tags and other editions.
❤️ Dated Completed with Rating.
❤️ If this is your second (or more) book for the task, also include that information.
Please include only this information. A small review may be included if desired, but is not required. No other discussion allowed though.
❤️You will need make a new post for your completions.❤️ If you update a prior post, i.e., if you saved posts for your completions, they will be missed when I do the accounting for each date. Make sure your books count - make a new post!
❤️Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count only!❤️ If your page count comes from a Kindle edition published on the initial publication date on the editions page, it will count. If your page count comes from a Kindle edition labeled '1st edition', it will count. If your page count comes from the earliest dated English language Kindle edition, it will count. I am looking for one of those three things when confirming your books! As long the page count you list is correct, I will accept any link to the book.
❤️If corrections are requested, REPOSTS ARE REQUIRED!❤️ If I request a correction for a page count or qualifier for example, you must repost your Completion Post or your book will not be counted!
Although you will not need to make selection posts like in the PtP, your teammates might like ideas for what to read so sharing what you are reading could be very helpful. If you choose to make selections posts, make sure they are clearly identified as such. If you have any question if your book qualifies, it would be better to find out before you read it - ask your teammates or in the Q&A/Announcement thread.
DO NOT DELETE COMMENTS OR POSTS! Even if your book doesn't qualify or you are asked for corrections, do not delete your comment. Deleted comments will confuse the tracking and may lead to books being missed! If you wish, you may strike through your comment using < s > ... < /s > without the spaces, but do not delete the comment or post!
🌹The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 7🌹🌹Theme - Seven Year Itch🌹
Books must be 90 pages and MPG Romance. Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance or similar is acceptable, but it must be romance. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS on the MPG Romance rule. We will be using the English language first edition Kindle page count ONLY for this challenge. Audiobooks and rereads are ok. Abridged audiobooks are NOT ALLOWED for this challenge. Books can only be read once per person during the challenge even if it fits multiple categories. Once the task for the date is announced, you may not tag a book so that it fits or edit any lists - this must be done before the date begins.
MPG = Main Page Genre:
On the main page of the book on the right hand side there is a section that says "Genres". Anything listed under that section is counted as an MPG.
MPG Romance = Main Page Genre Romance:
In the "Genres" section described above, there must be 'Romance". It could be Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance or MM Romance, but it has to have 'Romance' listed.
❤️ Completion Posts ❤️When making your completion posts, remember you must include how the book/s qualify. If the task states, for example (and this is just an example!):
A is for Athlete - Read a sports romance, qualification from the title, précis, list or tags.
Saying 'the hero is a runner' or 'MC is an athlete' doesn't qualify the book. Using 'précis states that hero is a football player' or 'tagged sports by 7 people' does qualify the book. Remember that links are required for lists, tags and different editions.
Also, when using the cover as the qualifier, post the cover image in your completion.
Please remember that all tags/lists must qualify IN CONTEXT!! Links MUST be provided.
Remember, books can NOT be tagged or added to lists after the date begins!
Also, books can NOT be started before the date begins!
Don't make more work for yourself than necessary - if the qualifier is in the title or on the cover, use it! You don't have to go searching for tags to make it work. 😊 If the link you use for the book is the same you are using for the page count and edition - say so (see above edition or something similar)! That saves us all some steps. But please double check your links!
You may use separate editions of your Scavenger Hunt books to qualify for the different tasks. Links MUST be provided.
🌹The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 7🌹🌹Theme - Seven Year Itch🌹
READ THIS!
Please confirm that you have read the instructions for this challenge and understand that you are committing to read at least ONE book a week. Confirm that you understand the books you choose are required to be MPG Romance and a minimum of 90 p. using the first edition Kindle page count as well as fit the requirement for the current date task. Also please verify that you understand that this is a team challenge and that your team is counting you to uphold your commitment.
I NEED A CONFIRMATION FROM EVERY TEAMMATE!
🌹The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 7🌹🌹Theme - Seven Year Itch🌹
I will be tracking each team's completions and using the captains' tracking to confirm before awarding roses at the end of each date.
Captains, anything you can do to help is appreciated, particularly with the Longest Date and Page Turner Roses! Simply listing the completions with message number is great though - links are not required, but always appreciated. 😊
🌹The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 7🌹🌹Theme - Seven Year Itch🌹
Captains, please reserve a few spaces for tracking.
Introduce yourselves to your teammates. Let then know where you are from, what your interests are in life and in books! Consider friending each other, that makes it easier to follow the goings on.
Your first task as a team is to come up with a team name. The theme this round is Seven Year Itch and your team name should relate to that. Captains, please post your team name in the Q&A thread when you have decided.
Overall Rose Tracking:Date 1
First- 1🌹
Team- 3 🌹
Serial [Max 7=56 Books]- 3 🌹
SH [Max 7 per person]-11 🌹
🌹 Total Roses - 18 🌹
Date 2
First - 1 🌹
Team - 3 🌹
Serial [Max 7=56 Books] 10 🌹
SH [Max 7 per person] 11 🌹
🌹Total Roses - 25 🌹
Date 3
First- 1🌹
Team- 3 🌹
Serial [Max 7=56 Books]- 6 🌹
Multiple Date Rose -1 🌹
Page Turner Rose -1 🌹
SH [Max 7 per person]-4 🌹
🌹 Total Roses -16 🌹
Date 4
First - 1 🌹
Team - 3 🌹
Serial [Max 7 = 56 books] - 7 🌹
Page Turner Rose - 1 🌹
SH [Mac 7 per person] - 7 🌹
Total Roses - 19 🌹
Date 5
First - 1 🌹
Serial [Max 7 = 56 books] - 4 🌹
SH [Max 7 per person] - 6 🌹
Total Roses - 11 🌹
Date 6
First - 1 🌹
Team - 3 🌹
Serial [Max 7 = 56 books] - 3 🌹
Longest Date - 1 🌹
SH [Max 7 per person] - 15 🌹
Total Roses - 23 🌹
Date 7 🌹 Total Roses -
Date 8 🌹 Total Roses -
Running Total: - 112 🌹
B is for Bitch - Read a book with a kick-ass heroineTotal Books: 29
Longest Book Read By: Milica (Stray - 624 pages)
Total Pages: 8583
Most Books Read By: Milica
(view spoiler)
A is for Alliterate - Read a book with an alliteration in the titleTotal Books: 94
Longest Book Read By: AnnMarie (His Fairy Share - 416 pages)
Total Pages: 23170
Most Books Read By: Gustaf and Milica
(view spoiler)
C is For Crave - Read a book numbered 4 or higher in numbered series listed on GR Total Books: 50
Longest Book Read By: Milica (Dream Keeper - 544 pages)
Total Pages: 13239
Most Books Read By: Milica
(view spoiler)
H is for Hocus-Pocus - Read a book that is MPG PNR or FantasyTotal books: 61
Longest Book Read By: CB (Kiss of Crimson - 416 pages)
Total Pages: 14858
Most Books Read By: Milica
(view spoiler)
E is for Eyewitness - Read a book that is MPG Mystery or Suspense Total Books: 33
Longest Book Read By: AnnMarie (Criminal Past)
Total Pages: 9368
Most Books Read By: Gustaf
(view spoiler)
L is for LadleTotal books: 31
Longest Book Read By: Milica (Sweet Dreams - 657 pages)
Total Pages: 9675
Most Books Read By: Milica
(view spoiler)
O is for On the BubbleTotal Books: 30
Longest Book Read by: Milica (Untouchable - 541 pages)
Total Pages: 8964
Most Books Read By: Gustaf
Gustaf
1. Bet on Love 132 pages
2. The Other Book 133 pages
3. Adam Only 128 pages
4. Roommate 306 pages
5. The Gardener and the Movie Star 289 pages
6. Honey from the Lion 300 pages
7. All Screwed Up 323 pages
8. Web of Lies 171 pages
9. Stay Lucky 243 pages
Total Pages: 2025
Vanessa
1. Wallflower 197 pages
2. Moon Touched 324 pages
3. Star Cursed 318 pages
Total Pages: 839
F
1. Plan B 200 pages
2. Given the Circumstances 283 pages
3. Winging It 302 pages
Total Pages: 785
CB
1. Hail Mary 339 pages
2. My Life in Shambles 350 pages
3. Blindsided 401 pages
4. The Assassin's Salvation 255 pages
5. Eternal Flames 342 pages
6. The Czar 272 pages
Total Pages: 1959
Milica
1. Pull Me Under 359 pages
2. The Player 320 pages
3. The Not-Outcast 427 pages
4. The Revenge Plan 539 pages
5. Untouchable 541 pages
6. The Hardest Route 294 pages
7. Cold Day in the Sun 320 pages
8. Undisputed 249 pages
Total Pages: 3049
AnnMarie
1. His Horizon 307 pages
Total Pages: 307 pages
Team Name IdeasDid 007 Scratch?
Quid- itch anyone?
Just a scratch in time
Allergic to roses
Cu scratch (copper is a 7th anniversary present)
Hi team! I'm so excited about a new round of Bachelor. I can't wait to meet you all and get started. This is my third round of Bachelor and my first time captaining. Hopefully it won't be too hard.
My name is Gustaf. I'm 26 and lives in Sweden with my husband and our Whippet Toby. So right now it's snowy and cold, but I kinda like the snow. When I'm not reading, I'm working or studying. I'm studying interior design, which is a life long dream of mine. It's so much fun. But it also means I might be a little slower on the reading than I usually am.
I read 98% MM romance.
Team names are hard, but hopefully we are able to come up with something good.
(I've read the rules and understand what I've signed up for.)
Hello everyone!! (Knocks on microphone). Is anyone out there? I looked last night hoping someone else would call in but nevermind, here goes.My name is Fiona (F), and I live in Christchurch, New Zealand with my husband, a mini schnauzer(black, 15 months old) George and a tortie cat called Tilly. Both DH and I are retired and we have one son who is 34 years old and flats not too far away.
I haven't played this before and hope others aren't too competitive as my reading has slowed right down at the moment. Hoping a different challenge may get me going again.
I normally read MM but did read a lot of historical (or is that histerical - lol) and light mystery MF romance - like J.D Robb - in death series.
I have read the rules and understand that I have committed to at least (hopefully more) one book a week.
Possible Names - not greatDid 007 Scratch?
Quid- itch anyone?
Just a scratch in time
Allergic to roses
Cu scratch (copper is a 7th anniversary present)
F. wrote: "Hello everyone!! (Knocks on microphone). Is anyone out there? I looked last night hoping someone else would call in but nevermind, here goes.My name is Fiona (F), and I live in Christchurch, New ..."
Hi Fiona! I'm so happy to have some familiar faces on my team :)
My parents has a black miniature schnauzer.
I really like Did 007 Scratch? as a team name.
Hi Team! I’m CB and I live in Northeast Ohio. I work in the finance industry, and generally like to hike and do yoga in my free time. And read of course 😊I primarily read Urban Fantasy, PNR, fantasy romance, and sports and contemporary romances.
I think this is my 6th or 7th BTC challenge, I do love this one. I’ll usually read on average 5 books per week, although maybe more if there are some shorties.
I have read the expectations of the challenge and for team participation, and I understand the rules as have been listed.
Look forward to getting to know everyone!
Hi everyone! My name is Milica, and I truly enjoy challenges, this is the third time that I am doing it. I mostly read romance, fantasy and mysteries. Besides reading I am passionate about cooking, really improved my baking skills thanks to lockdown. I used to travel a lot, not so much since 2020.
I am about to finish university, with a degree in IT and management, sometimes can be a bit boring, hence, I read a lot. maybe two to three books per week. Looking forward to meeting you all!
I have read the rules and understand that them.
Hi CB and Milica, Nice meeting you.
What are your thoughts on team names?
Howdy, everyone!I'm Vanessa and I live in Omaha, Nebraska in the US. This is my first time doing this challenge and I am super excited! I am a reading challenge junkie and I am always pushing myself to read more. =)
I am married and I have four children. I am a huge nerd - I love comics, video games, and lots of pop culture. I like music (rock/metal, pop, and folk are my favorites), graphic design, and crafty things.
I love a wide variety of books. Fantasy, Paranormal, Science Fiction, and Contemporary Romance are my favorite genres. I love lots of sub-genres too. Dark Romance, Bully Romance, Reverse Harem, Shifter Romance, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedies, Small Town Romance, Sports Romance, and the list could go on. =P
My favorite team name suggestion is Quid- itch anyone? and Did 007 Scratch? is my second favorite. =)
I have read the rules and I understand them.
Hi I am AnnMarie. I live in South Jersey so EST for me. This is the second time for me with this challenge, looking forward to playing again. I work kind of crazy hours so I have been listening to a lot of books lately. I primarily read M/M but I have been branching off to some other stuff the last few months. Besides reading I take Zumba classes, some craft projects and I love to cook.I have read and understand the rules.
Yay - everyone has checked in and confirmed! 🥳
Yay, welcome everyone! I'm so excited to get started.
Now we just need to talk about the name. I would say it's between Quid-itch anyone? and. Did 007 Scratch? Let's do a vote on these two.
I've also friended all of you so I'll be able to send you an invite to the secret group where we can talk about SH roses.
It's fine if the group decides but personally I would rather not have anything related to HP if possible. I am totally okay with the 007 or any other one :)
AnnMarie wrote: "It's fine if the group decides but personally I would rather not have anything related to HP if possible. I am totally okay with the 007 or any other one :)"Thank you AnnMarie, I was having similar thoughts but didn't want to be that guy first thing x)
Gustaf wrote: "AnnMarie wrote: "It's fine if the group decides but personally I would rather not have anything related to HP if possible. I am totally okay with the 007 or any other one :)"Thank you AnnMarie, I..."
Yes, I was a huge fan but sadly she ruined it for me.
Looks like we are going for did 007 scratch. Awesome.
So eh, I was in Goodreads jail because I sent too many friend requests (I'm part of a welcoming committee for quite a large group and the new GR settings is really messing that up). Anyway, if I haven't added you please tell me so I can do so and add you to the SH rose planning group.
Gustaf wrote: "So eh, I was in Goodreads jail because I sent too many friend requests (I'm part of a welcoming committee for quite a large group and the new GR settings is really messing that up). Anyway, if I h..."
I sent one to you :) I imagine there are a lot of new members in the group so they can vote in the awards lol
Just under 5 hours to go. Have some books to read but none that seem to be eligible for the SH rose even without the mystery category!! Every strong female I can think of, the ratings are too high!! or the first published date is not correct - bah humbug!!
F. wrote: "Just under 5 hours to go. Have some books to read but none that seem to be eligible for the SH rose even without the mystery category!! Every strong female I can think of, the ratings are too high!..."I'm so excited to get started!!
The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 7🌹🌹Theme - Seven Year Itch🌹
Date 1 - B - Tasks Qualifications:
Please remember that all tags/lists must qualify IN CONTEXT!! Links MUST be provided.
Don't make more work for yourself than necessary - if the qualifier is in the title or on the cover, use it! You don't have to go searching for tags to make it work. 😊 If the link you use for the book is the same you are using for the page count and edition - say so (see above edition or something similar)! That saves us all some steps. But please double check your links!
You may use separate editions of your Scavenger Hunt books to qualify for the different tasks. Links MUST be provided.
B is for Bad - Read a book with an average GR rating under 4.0.
To qualify for this task, the average rating for your selected book needs to be under 4.0. This information can be found on the main book page under the title. Please include the average rating in your completion post. If the average rating is likely to change over the course of the date, i.e. the book is new or has few ratings, it might be advisable to take a screen shot. Also, if your rating is significantly higher than the average, perhaps wait to rate the book until after the date ends.
B is for Bigfoot - Read a book with a mythical character - dragon, gryphon, unicorn etc.
To qualify, your book needs to include something in the title, precis, list or tags that indicates the book contains a mythical character or creature. As examples, characters such as dragons, gryphons, unicorns, vampires, mermaids, fairies, were-creatures or bigfoot would qualify.
B is for Bitch - Read a book with a kick-ass heroine
To qualify for this task, the book needs to feature a strong female leading character. Qualification can come from the title, precis, tags or lists - think characters such as Kate Daniels, Charley Davidson, Cat Crawfield or Eve Dallas. These are examples ONLY, books with these characters would still need to qualify with title, precis, tags or lists. Books without a 'heroine' can qualify if they are MPG MM Romance (combined only, not separated) AND have a female character important enough to the story to be mentioned in the precis.
B is for Butterfly - Read a book initially published in a spring month.
To qualify, the selected book needs to be initially published in a spring month - March, April, May or June of any year. Make sure you use the initial publication date! If there is a date at the top of the editions page - USE IT! Otherwise, I will be looking for the earliest dated English language edition regardless of format for the qualification
Date 1 - B - TASK ANNOUNCEMENTB is for Bitch - Read a book with a kick-ass heroine.
To qualify for this task, the book needs to feature a strong female leading character. Qualification can come from the title, precis, tags or lists - think characters such as Kate Daniels, Charley Davidson, Cat Crawfield or Eve Dallas. These are examples ONLY, books with these characters would still need to qualify with title, precis, tags or lists. Books without a 'heroine' can qualify if they are MPG MM Romance (combined only, not separated) AND have a female character important enough to the story to be mentioned in the precis.
Remember books must be 90 pages (first edition English language Kindle) and MPG Romance!!
You have until Wednesday, December 22 @ Midnight US EDT to post your completion(s).
Please ensure that your completion post conforms to message #3 of your team thread. If you complete more than one book for the date task, be sure to include that information in your completion post. Remember no discussion in your completion posts!
Sorry for what may be a silly question but do we have to do B is for Bitch - Read a book with a kick-ass heroine first or are you just announcing what you will read?I was going to read a book that was paranormal and printed in June.
F. wrote: "Sorry for what may be a silly question but do we have to do B is for Bitch - Read a book with a kick-ass heroine first or are you just announcing what you will read?I was going to read a book that..."
B is for Bitch is our date for this week. So yeah, we have to do that one.
Completion PostMidnight in Death by J.D. Robb
Kindle Edition, 90 pages
Published September 27th 2005 by Berkley (first published July 1st 1998)
Couldn't find anything before this listed on GR so must have been in a discontinued p/back. Found it! Was first published in an anthology 1998 but only as a p/back and HC. Was published as an ebook 1 September 2005 96 pages.
Qualifies - Eve Dallas , kick ass heroine
Precis - "...With her husband, Roarke, at her side, Eve must stop the man from exacting his bloody vengeance—or die trying... "
Date 1 - B is for BitchScavenger Hunt Completion Post
Team - Did 007 Scratch?(6)
The Dangerous Book for Demon Slayers by Angie Fox
Finished 17 Dec2021 6:15 pm NZ time 4 stars
Kindle Edition, 1st edition, 308 pages
Published May 1st 2009 by Love Spell (first published April 28th 2009)
How book qualifies:
B is for Bad - Average Rating is 3.95
B is for Bigfoot - from Precis - "..Dimitri, my "protector," may be one stud of a shape-shifting griffin, but he always thinks he can handle everything by himself. Only he's no match for the soul-stealing succubi taking over Las Vegas.>>>"
B is for Bitch - 138th on list - paranormal 'couple-based' SERIES with HEA endings, alpha males and strong heroines
B is for Butterfly - First published May 1 2009 (Kindle ed)
Bk#2, SH#1
Date 1 - B is for BitchScavenger Hunt Completion Post
Team - Did 007 Scratch? (6)
Eternal Phoenyx by Stacy Reid
Pages: 151 (GR)
Date Completed: 12/17/2021
Rating: 3.5⭐️
How book qualifies:
B is for Bad - GR Rating is 3.89
B is for Bigfoot - MPG Fantasy > Dragons
B is for Bitch - from precis “The violent and all-consuming power of the Phoenyx is awakening inside Princess Xian...”
B is for Butterfly - First published April 26, 2019
Date 1 - B is for BitchScavenger Hunt Completion Post
Team - Did 007 Scratch? (6)
Kade's Dark Embrace by Kym Grosso
Pages: 287
Date Completed: 12/17/2021
Rating: 3
How book qualifies:
B is for Bad - GR Rating is 3.79
B is for Bigfoot - MPG Paranormal > Vampires
B is for Bitch - Tagged kick ass heroine by 3 people
B is for Butterfly - First published March 5, 2012
Book #1, SH book #1
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🌹Theme - Seven Year Itch🌹
Team 6 Members:
✓ Captain - Gustaf
✓ ♛Vanessa♛
✓ F.
✓ CB
✓ Milica
✓ AnnMarie