The Challenge Factory discussion

Team 2 Players

Captain: Shannon
Shelby
Debbie (Doc)
Kim
Karen

Helpful Links:

Dice Roll (1 die on Thursdays and Sundays US Central Time)
Post Your Spot
R7: Spreadsheet
Discussion Thread
R7 SSS Countdown to Roll 1

The Alternates:
Each number corresponds with the spot on the board.
For colors: The cover has to be at least 50%
For locations: As long as the book takes part at all in the given location .
For Shelves: Any book on the given shelf
For Publication Years: I'll be using how GR has it's publication date listed.
For Authors Names: The first, middle, or last name of the author is ok.
For Cover Items: Must have the given item on the cover
For Titles: Only the first word of the title. A, An, And, and The do not count.
So if the letter is B: The Best Day would be ok. Dear Betty would not be ok.


1. Canada
2. Cover: Black
3. Goodreads Choice Awards 2015
4. Title D
5. I Saw the Movie & Read the Book
6. Cover Item Vehicle
7. Author M
8. Text Item Phone
9. California
10. Cover Purple
11. 2001
12. Title L
13. Author J
14. Cover Item Weapon
15. Goodreads Choice Awards 2014
16. Text Item Cup/Mug
17. Ohio
18. Cover: Gray/Silver
19. 1995
20. Cover Item Food
21. Title W
22. Best Book Boyfriends
23. Author H
24. Text Item Ambulance
25. Texas
26. Science Fiction
27. Cover: Orange
28. Amazing
29. Title T
30. Cover Item Water
31. Author Z
32. Mental Illness
33. Text Item: Bag
34. Cover: Red
35. Law Enforcement/Military
36. Audiobooks
37. Title B
38. Cover Item Building(s)
39. Fairy Tale Retellings
40. Text Item Computer
41. Enemies to lovers (must state how book qualifies i.e. listopia or precis)
42. Friendship
43. Text Item Computer
44. New Release (first Published on or after November 1, 2015)
45. Title E
46. Freebies
47. Author I
48. Text Item Desk
49. New York
50. Cover: Pink
51. Man Protagonist
52. Favorite Author
53. Title R
54. Cover Item: 2 or more People
55. Tagged DNF
56. Second chance love (must state how book qualifies i.e. listopia or precis)
57. Florida
58. White
59. Goodreads Choice Awards 2012
60. Title S
61. Cover Item An Animal
62. Author L
63. Best Book Ever
64. Cover: Brown
65. College
66. Mexico
67. Beautiful covers
68. Sports
69. Cover: Green
70.Humor
71. Author S
72. Text Item Midnight
73. suspense thriller
74. Multi-Colored (3 or More Colors)
75. 2009
76. Has at least one child
77. Title C
78. Cover Item No People
79. Author A
80. Standalones
81. Europe
82. Cover: Yellow
83. LGBT
84. I Don't Understand All That Fuss
85. Title M
86. Cover Item Moon
87. Author F
88. Text Item Gloves
89. Non-fiction
90. Cover: Blue
91. 2013
92. Author E
93. Title G
94. Cover Item Weapon(s)
95. Detective
96. Text Item Mountain
97. Illinois
98. Cover: Purple
99. Character has a pet
100. 3 Star
(view spoiler)[ [101. Priority Reads
102. Author M
103. Multicultural
104. Text Item Midnight
105. Wisconsin
106: 2008
107. Multi-Colored (3 or More Colors)
108. England
109. Seasonal Theme (i.e Christmas, Halloween etc)
110. Inspirational (hide spoiler)]

Hi everyone ! Checking in!

Hi Teamies!

I'm checking in. This is one of my favorite challenges. I prefer not to be captain but will be glad to help. I am looking forward to getting some of my series read! I also signed up for the SS challenge .

Hi Debbie , have signed up for the SS challenge too . This is my first time doing both of the challenges !

Karen wrote: "Hi Debbie , have signed up for the SS challenge too . This is my first time doing both of the challenges !"

Hi Karen,

I just noticed that you posted right before I did. I must not have seen your post so sorry!

I did both once. It isn't so bad especially if you can use a book for both challenges. Ezi says that she is going to allow it. Wouldn't it be funny if we were on the same team!

It would :)

Hi guys! We don't have a captain? I can do it (I'm pretty sure) if no one else wants it. I did fill in for our team captain during one of my rounds. Don't remember when though.

I do remember thinking we sure did have to read and post reviews pretty quickly though. That's kind of the fun part. :)

Debbie (Doc) wrote: "Karen wrote: "Hi Debbie , have signed up for the SS challenge too . This is my first time doing both of the challenges !"

Hi Karen,

I just noticed that you posted right before I did. I must not h..."

I've added it to the rules, yes, you can use the same book :D

Despicable Ezi wrote: "Debbie (Doc) wrote: "Karen wrote: "Hi Debbie , have signed up for the SS challenge too . This is my first time doing both of the challenges !"

Hi Karen,

I just noticed that you posted right befor..."

That sounds good! Although, my last stint at this, none of my books ever worked for the same rolls - what are the odds right.... I am determined to read different books for each challenge so that I can get some of these series knocked out...

Okay, we don't have a captain or a team name and we roll in 21 hours! I suck at team names but I'll give it go.

Premature Intoxication
Read My Lips

I'm too tired to make my brain work.

We are still missing Shelby. Shannon, Are you still willing to be captain?

I'm not good with names either. The only ones that I have come up with are Two Hot to Handle or Addicted to series

I like Read my lips also.

Two hot to handle and read by lips are both nice!

Sure, I can captain if no one else wants it.

I like both of those names also.

Hey guys! Sorry so late checking in. Didn't realize the teams were up. :) I like Two Hot to Handle - kinda fun. :D

Hey Shelby! Welcome to the chaos. :)

Everyone okay with Two Hot to Handle?

A little over 7 hours to go!! Yay

Hi Shelby! Yes, I'm good with Two Hot to Handle!!

Shannon wrote: "A little over 7 hours to go!! Yay"

YEAH, and I just finished both of my books so I'm ready to start another one!!

I'm ready to start my next one too! Excited!

Oh man I rolled a stinky ole 2!

Roll #1
Week 1: Thursday Roll
Rolled 2: Space 2

Book 2 in Series or Alt. Black Covers


Shannon: Dom of Ages, Review Post 35
Shelby: Heartstrings, Review Post 39
Debbie: The Newcomer, Review Post 40
Karen: Persuasion, Review Post 42

Week 1 - Thursday
Alt. Black Cover


Dom of Ages by KC Wells
Pages: 264
Qualifies: Black Cover

Looks black enough to me. Anyone disagree?

So we have to read either a book that is no 2 in a series or a book with a black cover right?

That is correct! :) And the book has to be at least 150 pages.

I will be reading persuasion by Jane Austen . Persuasion

I am going to read The Newcomer. It is book 2 in a series - Thunder Point.

Week 1: Rolled a 2: Read book 2 in a series
The Newcomer by Robyn Carr
364 Pages
How the book qualifies: Book 2 in the series - Thunder Point Series

Karen wrote: "I will be reading persuasion by Jane Austen . Persuasion"

Please make sure to state how your book qualifies. So both your captain and I can check easily.

**Alternative Read: Black cover

Week 1: (2 - Cover: Black) - Heartstrings - 220pgs/GR

Anyone else feeling the pressure of having to have your book finished and reviewed sometime today? I hope it's not just me! lol

Not pressure. Excitement of meeting the challenge. Just think of the rush you will get from meeting your goal of cleaning up your open series

lol, sure! Weirdly enough I ended up awake in the middle of the night so I really did finish my book. :p

qualifies as alternative read - Black cover .

We need to get in our reviews by Sunday right?

Week 1 - Thursday Completion Post
Alt. Black Cover


Dom of Ages by KC Wells
Pages: 264
Qualifies: Black Cover
Read: 1/16/16
Rating: ★★★★

Review: I'm embarrassed to admit that the huge age difference threw me for the better part of the book. My brain kept picturing a 75 yr old instead of a 50 yr old, I don't know why. Anyhow, Jarod was so lost after losing his Master of 24 years and watching him trying so hard in that shitty club was heartbreaking. Thankfully, Eli showed up. I just loved their first interaction with each other. It was such a dream come true for both of them. And even though the book was about them the other couples we've met throughout the series played a huge roll in this book so it felt like visiting old friends. We got some excellent sex, a bit of angst and a HEA so I'd say just about perfect!

Karen wrote: "
qualifies as alternative read - Black cover .

We need to get in our reviews by Sunday right?"

Today if we want to roll at Midnight but tomorrow is the cut-off date for not getting penalized.

My insomnia kicked in hard core last night and while I only intended to read a chapter or two before crashing I ended up reading my entire book. I'll post the conclusion here shortly.

Shelby wrote: "My insomnia kicked in hard core last night and while I only intended to read a chapter or two before crashing I ended up reading my entire book. I'll post the conclusion here shortly."

Sounds like we had similar nights! Yuck. :)

Week 1 - Cover: Black
Heartstrings by S.J. Frost


Read: (1/16)

Rating: ★★★★½

This story takes us away from the two bands we've already been introduced to and adds in one more, the new opening act for Conquest. A group of Scottish rockers all set to tear up the rock world. Enter one of of Julian's old Julliard friends, a virtuoso violinist whose lost his passion for his music. Nicolas "Las" has always enjoyed mixing up his style and not playing strictly classical tunes but somehow picking up his violin has become a chore and the love has been lost.

I enjoyed watching Las rediscover himself and his love of music through Quinn. The story was a little inevitable where it was going to go, but it was fun to see all the boys from Conquest and I liked Las and Quinn together. As is typical of these books it's a little insta-lovey but in this kind of tale it doesn't bother me over much. Everything's just a bit "extra" in the world of rock and roll. Still I liked the new characters introduced and Quinn and Las were very sweet.

Week 1: Rolled a 2: Read book 2 in a series
The Newcomer by Robyn Carr
364 Pages
How the book qualifies: Book 2 in the series - Thunder Point Series

Completed 1/16/16
4.5 Stars rounded to 5

Review:

4.5 Stars
This series is quickly becoming my favorite. Book 2 was even better than book 1, and I didn’t think that was possible. I do suggest that book 1 is read first, because this book does tie up quite a bit of loose ends. There are a couple of stories going on, which I really liked. Supporting characters also had a role.

The primary story was Mac and Gina’s. This couple had been best friends for years and finally has gotten together. Mac’s ex-wife comes to town requesting to see their children. Since she has not been around for 10 years, the kids and Mac really aren’t interested. Another side story was Gina’s daughter Ashley who had a major meltdown over a boy. This story was so real and a little scary. Ashley also met her biological dad, Erick. Ashley is one strong young lady.

Sara and Cooper, who were the main characters in book 1, continued with their story. Pressure from Sara’s job created issues along with one of Cooper’s ex. girlfriends. This issue created a life changing event for both Sara and Cooper. Sara’s brother Landon and Mac’s daughter became much closer.

Robyn Carr always ensures that her characters are well developed, and the storyline is always so real. I can almost smell the surf and the sea sitting on the deck of Cooper’s little pub. This is such a heartwarming book. I can’t wait until I get to book 3.

I will not be able to link the book because I'm using my phone . But you can see the book link above.

I will edit the post when I use my laptop.

Week 1: Rolled a 2:
Black cover
Persuasion by Jane Austen
251 Pages
How the book qualifies:
Alternative: Black cover
Completed 17/1/16
4. Stars

Review:

Persuasion is a Classic and Jane austens last completed work .

With a very well written First chapter which establishes the storyline and the characters very well .

The story is based on a progression of Anne's character from one easily persuaded and very complacent to one who decides to make her decisions and seize love.

All in all a wonderful story full of all of Jane Austen's brilliant characterisations.

Karen wrote: "I will not be able to link the book because I'm using my phone . But you can see the book link above.

I will edit the post when I use my laptop."

That's no problem Karen. I've got it linked up in this weeks post anyhow. :)

We rocked this first book! I'll roll in 55 minutes. :p

You got your link in post 34 so you can edit when you get a chance but your team is good to roll!

Good job 2 hot 2 handle

Week 1 - Sunday Roll
Roll #2

Old Space: 2
Rolled: 5
New Space: 7

Series #7 or Alt. Author "M"

Shannon: Loving Emmett, Review Post 75
Shelby: Infected: Undertow, Review Post 56
Debbie: Final Lap, Review Post 77
Karen: A Groom of One's Own, Review Post 86

Week 1 - Sunday
Space: 7 (Alt. "M" Author)


Loving Emmett by Mathew Ortiz
Pages: 154
Qualifies: Author Mathew Ortiz

Shelby wrote: "Week 1 - Cover: Black
Heartstrings by S.J. Frost


Read: (1/16)

Rating: ★★★★½

This story takes us away from the two bands we've ..."

In your posts, don't forget to add how they qualify.

I did post it. It says at the top, Week 1 - Cover: Black. Do I need to list it differently?

Shelby wrote: "I did post it. It says at the top, Week 1 - Cover: Black. Do I need to list it differently?"

Sorry, I didn't see it. thanks

Week 1.5 (7 - Series: #7): Infected: Undertow - 350pgs/GR



Mwwahhhhhaaaaa!!! Shannon your dice roll loved me. I was all set to read this tomorrow any way for MM Bingo. :D