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PtP - One Directionless (1)
1. Introduce yourself to your team. Let your team members know where you are from. This is a 'nice to know' when categories are announced and when team-mates can expect other members to post their book choices.2. Lead Rapper - reserve a couple of posts in this thread tracking your team's book selection and completion. (Alternatively they could convert a chat comment to the tracking post/s.)
3. Name your team. Using this round's theme of BTS, come up with a fun name. Given we are an open/public group with no age limit, so please make sure any chosen name is smart, not smutty ;)
Please PM your name to Jane(PS) by 31 March.
4. If you have a private profile, please 'friend' your team-mates. This is really important, because without this, your team-mates can't see your shelves to select a books under option 2. (It will also help with one of the categories in this round!)
5. Please post your book selections/completions in the format provided below. (This format is also posted in both the Q&A and Sign-Up threads.) We need to know the week that each book corresponds to, the page numbers, and how the book qualifies including links to lists/shelves (where applicable), etc. I can't stress this enough. When in doubt - link it*!
* don't link to your review in your completion post - reviews in your completion posts should be included in full in that post.
You don't want to start reading a book and then find it doesn't meet the requirements because some information (eg page count or theme link) was missing from your original post.
I will be monitoring this and your book will not be considered complete until I am satisfied that your selection and completion posts comply with the format rules of the challenge.
Remember - you can ONLY change your book selection in the week that the theme is called.
6. You MUST check in with your team each week, ideally once the theme is announced. Please let your team know if you expect to have spotty communication or are on holidays or having an operation, etc.
7. When you post the completion of your book, you must post a review; enough for us to know you have actually read the book. Please don't link to a review. You must post the review in this thread.
8. Re-reads are allowed but you can't read the same book twice within this challenge.
9. There is no prize for the winning team - bragging rights only :)
10. Each week, the theme will be announced in the Q&A/Announcement thread. The full list of themes announced during this round will be maintained in msg 1 of that thread.
The Rule on the Pass Option
* Each team can only have ONE member using their pass each week.
* Each member can only use that pass once each 5 weeks.
* This means that one or two team members (dependent upon the size of your team) will miss using a pass in each 5 week block.
* No-one can use the pass option in the last week of the challenge.
* In the final week Option 2 has altered and I will be allocating each team another team from which their book selection must be chosen :)
Key selection and completion post information. You must have ALL elements in your book posts.For selection post Option 1 you must have:
Week #
Bookcover/link
Page numbers
How the book qualifies - please note which qualifying bookshelf/list you are using or the tags that justifies that it works.
If the theme is based off the bookcover, post the cover. If there is a letter count in the title, publication date etc, please note these details.
For selection post Option 2 you must have:
Week #
Bookcover/link
Page numbers
Name of the team-member, their star rating, the date they read the book.
For selection post Option 3 you must have:
Week #
PASS
For the completion post you must have:
Week #
Bookcover/link
Rating (1-5)
Review
Please DO NOT CHAT in these selction/completion posts. It needs to be super clear.
If you 'waffle' about your decided book - please REPOST your selection once you decide. DO NOT go back and edit your waffling post.
IF YOU NEED TO CORRECT A POST FOR MISSING INFORMATION or because the didn't qualify etc, please REPOST this inforamtion in a NEW post. I don't want to have to keep going backwards in the thread.
Selection Post
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Week 10:
🧑🎤Carmen | Million Dollar Devil by Katy Evans | Post
🕺Shandrea | Pass
🕺Sexyladi | Thorn's Challenge by Brenda Jackson | Post
🕺Sassafrass | The Biker's Gift by Nikki Landis | Post
🕺Lea | Our Song by Lauren Runow | Post
Week 11:
🧑🎤Carmen | No Fox to Give by Vivienne Savage | Post
🕺Shandrea | book by author |
🕺Sexyladi | book by author |
🕺Sassafrass | All Kinds of Tied Down by Mary Calmes | Post
🕺Lea | Lick by Kylie Scott | Post
Completion Post
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Week 8: 🧑🎤Carmen | Doctor Dearest by R.S. Grey] | 1-5✮ | Read | REVIEW
🕺Shandrea | British Bedmate by Penelope Ward | 1-5✮ | Read | REVIEW
🕺Sexyladi | The Trouble with #9 by Piper Rayne | 4✮ | Read: 5/28/22 | REVIEW
🕺Sassafrass | The Jake Ryan Complex by Bethany Crandell | 3✮ | Read: 5/21/22 | REVIEW
🕺Lea | Doctor Dearest by R.S. Grey | 3✮ | Read: 05/28/22 | REVIEW
Week 9:
🧑🎤Carmen | Trusting Skylar by Susan Stoker | 4✮ | Read: 05/29/22 | REVIEW
🕺Shandrea | Jesse by J.A. Huss | ✮ | Read | REVIEW
🕺Sexyladi | Copper Beach by Jayne Ann Krentz | 4✮ | Read: 06/06/22 | REVIEW
🕺Sassafrass | HOT Pursuit by Lynn Raye Harris | Read: 5/28/22 | 4✮ | Review
🕺Lea | The Secret by Kristen Proby | 3✮ | Read: 06/02/22 | REVIEW
Week 10:
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Week 11:
🧑🎤Carmen | No Fox to Give by Vivienne Savage | 1-5✮ | Read | REVIEW
🕺Shandrea | book by author | 1-5✮ | Read | REVIEW
🕺Sexyladi | book by author | 1-5✮ | Read | REVIEW
🕺Sassafrass | All Kinds of Tied Down by Mary Calmes | 4✮ | Read: 6/10/22 | REVIEW
🕺Lea | Lick by Kylie Scott | 4✮ | Read: 6/11/22 | REVIEW
Hi singers and dancers!!! I hope we can dance to some awesome books! Can't wait to get started :-)
Hi team! My name is Shandrea and I live in Idaho (MST). I am a busy mother of four that works two jobs: managing a small grocery store and substitute teaching and I still find time to read :)
I love this challenge and I have been patiently waiting for it to start up again.
I'm going to be honest. I don't know anything about BTS besides some songs I've heard on the radio, in which I had no idea they were even done by BTS. Don't hate me lolTeam name ideas
*Reading in Euphoria - they have a song named Euphoria
*Bulletproof Readers - they have a song called Bulletproof
*The Black Swans - song called Black Swan
*Let Me Read to You 'Cause Talk is Cheap - based on lyrics in the song "Butter" (Let me show you 'cause talk is cheap"
That's all I have so far lol, not very creative sorry lol
Hello team, my name is Sexyladi, I am from the Windy City, I work nights at the post office and listen to my books at work. I like Reading in Euphoria.
Hi TeamMy name Lea, I live outside Copenhagen Denmark (CET) with my husband and 2 Kids.
I work as a project manager in biotech. I listen to audio books when I commute for work or in the evening while knitting to relax 😀
I am really bad with naming things, It even took us forever to find names for our girls 😉 so I open to all suggestions
Hi there! I'm Sassafrass. I'm from right outside of Philadelphia and am excited to play.I am now almost exclusively audiobooks because I just don't have a lot of time to sit and read and listening allows me to multitask. I work in healthcare so the last two years have been insane for me. I'm looking forward to playing!
I have NO idea about BTS so I looked up some of their song titles and came up with:Blood, Sweat, and Books
Permission to Read.
And because I just can't help it with the boy bad theme and the fact we are team number one: One Directionless
Hi everybody! So excited to see some familiar names. I'm in NY but not in the city. I'm on the island with 3 out 5 kids and my dog. I just lost my husband a little over a year ago and took a break from reading for awhile. Now I'm trying to get back to it but with also having a new job its taken some time to get adjusted after being a stay at home mom for nearly 10 years. I'm not grwat with names either but I'm glad to go with whatever you ladies decide 😊
C'mon - we need a name here Peeps :)I'll put you down as One Directionless if you don't decide with otherwise... 🤪
Jane (PS) wrote: "C'mon - we need a name here Peeps :)I'll put you down as One Directionless if you don't decide with otherwise... 🤪"
HAHAHAH, it seems to be fitting doesn't it!
Sassafrass wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "C'mon - we need a name here Peeps :)I'll put you down as One Directionless if you don't decide with otherwise... 🤪"
HAHAHAH, it seems to be fitting doesn't it!"
I nearly said this, but decided to leave it... 😝
It's perfect since we can't seem to make up our minds. Thanks Jane for that help :D
Week 1Option 1
10. RM (Rap Monster) was the first BTS member recruited.
* Read a book with a PNR or Fantasy shelf showing on the main page.
Please state the applicable MPG in your qualification.
Option 2
Key date: 1 October 2021
Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Option 3
Pass
A selection post must be made for whichever option you choose - INCLUDING A PASS
Refer msg 3 for formatting of all three options. This format is also in msg 3 of your team threads.
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "It's perfect since we can't seem to make up our minds. Thanks Jane for that help :D"Yeah, I didn't realize it would be so fitting when I suggested it. LOL, I was just poking a bit of fun at being team one. LOL
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Week 1Option 1
10. RM (Rap Monster) was the first BTS member recruited.
* Read a book with a PNR or Fantasy shelf showing on the main page.
Please state the applicable MPG in your qualification...."
oh yay the first selection!
Sassafrass wrote: "☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Week 1Option 1
10. RM (Rap Monster) was the first BTS member recruited.
* Read a book with a PNR or Fantasy shelf showing on the main page.
Please ..."
Yup, I just noticed it. For some reason I thought it was Friday or Saturday *smh* ;-)
Sassafrass wrote: "☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "It's perfect since we can't seem to make up our minds. Thanks Jane for that help :D"Yeah, I didn't realize it would be so fitting when I suggested i..."
It was a perfect name :D
Selection Post ~ Option 1:Week #1
Wild Hunger by Suzanne Wright
Pages: 317
Qualifies: tagged PNR 140 times
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Sassafrass wrote: "☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Week 1Option 1
10. RM (Rap Monster) was the first BTS member recruited.
* Read a book with a PNR or Fantasy shelf showing on the..."
It normally is - next week will be your time US NY 4pm Friday. Just an early call to kick off :)
Jane (PS) wrote: "☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Sassafrass wrote: "☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Week 1Option 1
10. RM (Rap Monster) was the first BTS member recruited.
* Read a ..."
Early calls are always great ;-)
Week 1: SelectionOption 1
Rough222 pages/GR
How it fits: MPGs Romance > Paranormal Romance and Fantasy
Week 1: CompletionOption 1
Rough222 pages/GR
How it fits: MPGs Romance > Paranormal Romance and Fantasy
Date completed: 4/1/22
Rating: *3.5 STARS*
I thought this one was pretty good. Vanessa Vale does a lot of insta-love books that irk me (but for some reason I can't resist) but this one was different. Because we have the true mate situation and the shifter being able to recognize his mate, it makes it easier for me to deal with the instant love in the book.
I liked the story and the town so I think I will continue on with the series at some point!
🎁Pass The Parcel (Team Challenge)🎁🎁 SELECTION POST - WEEK 1🎁
Option 1
10. RM (Rap Monster) was the first BTS member recruited.
* Read a book with a PNR or Fantasy shelf showing on the main page.
Please state the applicable MPG in your qualification.
Date - April 1, 2022
Shadow Game by Christine Feehan
Pages - 336 Kindle Edition
Qualifications - Paranormal Romance MPG 457 users https://www.goodreads.com/genres/para...
🎁Pass The Parcel (Team Challenge)🎁🎁 COMPLETION POST - WEEK 1🎁
Option 1
10. RM (Rap Monster) was the first BTS member recruited.
* Read a book with a PNR or Fantasy shelf showing on the main page.
Please state the applicable MPG in your qualification.
Date - April 1, 2022
Shadow Game by Christine Feehan
Pages - 336 Kindle Edition
Qualifications - Paranormal Romance MPG 457 users https://www.goodreads.com/genres/para...
Date complete - April 1, 2022
Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Stars Audio Book
Review- Loved it!!
Lily and Ryland were combustible! You have a brilliant scientist with a monster for a father who did physic experiments on her and other children. Then you have a military captain and his team who underwent the same experiment which improved their physic gifts. Then you have espionage, traitors, killers and you have a book filled with intrigue, sizzling romance, suspense and mystery which makes for an awesome read. I highly recommend this series!
I need selection posts for Shandrea & Lea
WEEK 1 - OPTION 1Selection Post
Succubus Soccer Mom by Jacquelyn Faye
Pages - 229
How the book qualifies - Tagged Fantasy/Paranormal 18 times
Selection Post ~ Option 1:Week #1
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
Pages: 389
How it Qualifies: MGP: PNR tagged 662 times
Week 2: SelectionOption 1
The Practice Proposal
166 pages/GR
How it fits: #142 on Romance with hero/heroine that is a an athlete List
Week 2Option 1
16. Jungkook - the youngest group member and the main singer. He is also very competitive and sporty.
Your selected book MUST come from one of the lists below.
*Read a book from one of the following lists:
Sports Romances
Romance with hero/heroine that is a an athlete
Best Gay Athletes
Best books about being in love with a pro-athlete
Option 2
Key date: 8 October 2021
Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Option 3
Pass
A selection post must be made for whichever option you choose - INCLUDING A PASS
Refer msg 3 for formatting of all three options. This format is also in msg 3 of your team threads.
Week 2: CompletionOption 1
The Practice Proposal
166 pages/GR
How it fits: #142 on Romance with hero/heroine that is a an athlete List
Date completed: 4/8/22
Rating: *4 STARS*
There wasn't anything that was a wow factor in this one but it was cute, sweet, and just hit the right spot for me. It was completely predictable how things were going to go down but I enjoyed it anyway. And I liked the backdrop of baseball with it.
The only thing that was a bit surprising was Frank's revelation. I didn't necessarily see that one coming but I also wasn't really looking for it.
I'm not sure if I will continue with the series on this one but might if I need it for a challenge at some point and the books are free for me.
🎁Pass The Parcel (Team Challenge)🎁🎁 SELECTION POST - WEEK 2🎁
Option 1
16. Jungkook - the youngest group member and the main singer. He is also very competitive and sporty.
Date - April 9, 2022
The Year We Fell Down by Sarina Bowen
Pages - 274 Kindle Edition
Qualifications - Read a book from one of the following lists:
Sports Romances # 172 https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4...
COMPLETION POSTWEEK 1 - OPTION 1
Succubus Soccer Mom by Jacquelyn Faye
Pages - 229
How the book qualifies - Tagged Fantasy/Paranormal 18 times
Completed - 4/9
Rating - 3 stars
Review - Not a great book. Somewhat of a good story line but the writing was terrible. Pretty far fetched.
SELECTION POSTWEEK 2 - OPTION 1
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
Pages - 537
How the book qualifies - #10 on the Sports Romance list https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4...
Completion PostWeek 1
Read: 04/08/22
Rated: 4 stars
Review: Phoenix craze
What a mess is was! Lies, secrets, not so secret, family drama and just crazy jealousy was all over this story. When you think you have all the answers and that's when you realize there's more. Wow this was just packed with so much deliciousness and I don't just mean the sex. Really enjoyed another Phoenix pack member getting their mate.
Selection Post Week 2 - Option 1
Book: Kulti
Author: Mariana Zapata
Pages: 552
Fits: #9 in the Sports Romance list.
SELECTION POSTWEEK 2 - OPTION 1
The Best Men bySarina Bowen andLauren Blakely
Pages - 377
How the book qualifies - #545 on the
Romance with hero/heroine that is a an athlete List
WEEK 2 - OPTION 1
The Best Men bySarina Bowen andLauren Blakely
Pages - 377
How the book qualifies - #545 on the
Romance with hero/heroine that is a an athlete List
Rating 3🌟🌟🌟
Review: This was a light and fun read
The book has almost no storyline, but still I was entertained
If you want an enjoyable, flirty and fun read, this is a good option. However if you think you are going to read another version of Him you are going to be a bit disappointed.
Week #1
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
Pages: 389
How it Qualifies: MGP: PNR tagged 662 times
Rating 3🌟
Review: Paranormal books are way out of my comfort zone. As I seldom read them , I also have a very limited insight into authors that I might enjoy.
That being said when I read PNR I often go for the romcom type of book and this definitely feel into that category
It was a light and humorous read about Mo that moves to Alaska to escape her very meddling hippie parents. In Alaska she meets the very surly werewolf.
This book was an enjoyable read and humorous but not as funny as other Molly Harper books I have read, but it did have a lot of good one liners that made me smile.
Week 3: SelectionOption 1
16 Lighthouse Road
381 pages/GR
How it fits: - this cover
approved by Moutainkat
COMPLETION POSTWEEK 2 - OPTION 1
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
Pages - 537
How the book qualifies - #10 on the Sports Romance List
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4...
Completed - 4/15
Rating - 5 Stars!
Review - Loved loved loved this book! I wish that there was a little more to the story at the end, but I still loved it.
SELECTION POSTWEEK 3 - OPTION 1
Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren
Pages - 321
How the book qualifies - the man on the cover is dressed up
Week 3: CompletionOption 1
16 Lighthouse Road
381 pages/GR
How it fits: - this cover
approved by MoutainkatDate completed: 4/15/22
Rating: *3 STARS*
This was more women's fiction than romance but the town and characters were interesting. I'm sure I'll continue the series at some point but I'm not too invested in the series at this point.
I wish there had been some resolution with Grace and her story arc but I guess that was part of her progress.
Justine was a surprise and I want to see what happens with her in the future as well.
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