I have added this challenge to my 2024 challenges. I thought it looked interesting, and it will add an additional depth to my reading.
I will be keeping track of my books completed by alphabet. This is hosted by 2024 Alphabet Soup Reading Challenge - Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book - Great Escapes Book Tours
Join in and see how well you do.
I did What an Animal Reading Challenge in 2023, selected the level 2 goal which was 7-12 books. My actual count was 15. For 2024, I have decided to up my goal so I am selecting level 3 which is 13-20.
I do hope to read more paranormal romance this year.
Join me and sign up for the challenge which is hosted by Socrates' Book Reviews...: What An Animal Reading Challenge 2024 - Sign Up (socratesbookreviews.blogspot.com).
Untamed by Renee Rose and Vanessa Vale
Under a Harvest Moon by Julie Trettel
The Nine: Zane by Elle Arroyo
To Reject a Mate by Poppy Ireland
To Save a Mate by Poppy Ireland
Where the Wild Things Bite by Molly Harper
The Surfing Mouse by Stefan Piccione
Jack the Runaway Terrier by Gill McLean
To Claim a Mate by Poppy Ireland
Rascal Cat Brothers by Lisa Jacovsky
Horse and Zebra Bake a Cake by Whitney Sanderson
Sammy the Sailing Sea Turtle by Gwendol
Twiggy and the Lost Socks by Renee DeVincent
The Bear and Her Book by Frances Tosdevin
Clash of Kings by Faith Gibson
I had hoped to read more paranormal romance, but I hope to do better in 2024.
I hope to have better luck in 2024 than I did in 2023. I have selected in the same goal of Silver which is 25 books from my Netgalley and Edelweiss TBR pile. I think I need to keep better track of the books I have read and include two a month from Netgalley.
I very much failed to update my progress on a monthly basis and plan to remind myself to do so in the coming year.
The host for this challenge is https://socratesbookreviews.blogspot.com/. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to push myself to get on top of my TBR pile.
I did not achieve my goal of Silver (25 books) for 2023. The 16 that I did read are as follows:
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I am going to try again in 2024. You can always join me.
Goodreads Challenge results
My goal for 2023 was 200 books. I actually read 257. The following are stats that Goodreads generates.
Total number of pages read - 558,848
Average book length - 217 pages
Average rating - 4.3 (slightly higher than 2022)
First review - Wolf by D. Williams
Last review - Clash of Kings by Faith Gibson
Some of my own stats that I keep track of are below.
Listened to 38 audiobooks
Read 5 paperbacks
Lowest rating 3 1/2 stars (2 books) A Promise Broken and Copper
I have 47 4 1/2 star ratings
I have 70 5 star ratings.
Let's see what happens in 2024.
I am accepting the Audiobook Challenge 2024. I had success in 2023 and look forward to pushing myself a bit. Again, I chose Binge Listener which is 20-30.
Some of the audiobooks I listen to have been given to me to review, and the rest are those that I have purchased. My main source for audiobooks is Audible. Other places I listen to audiobooks are Chirp, Spotify (Authors Direct), and once in a while, Netgalley.
More often than not, I listen in my car going to and from work. On the days I get to work an hour before opening, I will continue to listen while doing my paperwork. I do get a bit grumpy when someone interrupts me before I need to stop.
Here is to a great listening year!
Series: Knights Corruption MC Series - Laredo, Book 3
by S. Nelson
Genre: MC Romance
Cover Design: CT Cover Creations
Goodreads: https://bit.ly/KnoxGR
Blurb:
I was happy being single.
No relationship drama.
No woman putting demands on my time.
I had my family and my club. I didn’t need anyone else.
But when a mysterious brunette walked into our clubhouse, something inside me shifted.
She wasn’t like anyone I’d ever met.
Everything I prided myself on, being unattached, emotionally unavailable, in it for nothing but sex… it all shattered.
But with the cartel still threatening the Knights Corruption, I kept her at a distance, treating our relationship as nothing more than casual.
When my plan backfired, she walked away. And I let her go without a fight.
Distance meant safety.
Or so I thought.
When another attempt was orchestrated against our club, I was forced to make a different choice.
There was only one issue, though.
I had to convince her to give me another chance.
Would my decision prove to be the right one?
Or would it all come crumbling down around us?
Buy Links: Kindle Unlimited
Universal: https://books2read.com/KNOX-KCMCLaredo
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXDTK6YW
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BXDTK6YW
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BXDTK6YW
Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0BXDTK6YW
Praise for the novel:
★★★★★ “Nelson certainly packed this book full of steam, action and angst, I found myself totally immersed.” -Joanne P.
In The Series:
Tag (Book 1) → https://mybook.to/Tag
Renner (Book 2) → https://mybook.to/Renner
Author Social Media Links:
Website: https://snelsonauthor.com/
Newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/snelsonnewsletter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSNelson
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorsnelson1
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/430975187065799/
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3FReKfp
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/s-nelson
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He’s a Gargoyle King. A trusted friend. A fierce warrior.
Sebastian Stone is ready to take his place as Gargoyle King. Like his father before him, Bas has the strength of their Clan to aid in his rule. The only thing missing is his Queen. He encountered the she-wolf as a teen, but before they could meet, she vanished. Ten years later, and Bas has resigned himself to living life as a solitary Gargoyle. Things are changing in the shifter world, and Bas has taken it upon himself to search out and meet with other Alphas to keep their secret safe. Things are going well until he runs into a different kind of king – one who is determined to undermine Sebastian at every turn.
She’s a wolf shifter. A bartender. A romantic fool.
Dakota Young is unlike the other single females of her pack who’d do anything to become the Alpha Mate. There’s a reason she refuses the bond, one only her family and best friend knows. Dakota believes a man from her past, one who is likely dead, will somehow find her. The notion is far-fetched, but Dakota is nothing if not stubborn. With each day that passes, it gets harder to stick to her guns and not fall prey to the demands of her pack. With both the Alpha and her father breathing down her neck, Dakota makes a rash decision. Just when she’s ready to move on with her life, fate intervenes.
Two alphas are vying for the same female. When the claws come out, will either King still be standing?
The next generation is here. The kids from The Stone Society and The Hounds of Zeus MC series have grown up, and it’s their turn to protect humans while keeping their own existence hidden. And if they find their mates along the way? Even better. It isn’t necessary to have read the two original series, but you will find more of the characters’ back-stories there.
Bookbub: Clash of Kings: A Paranormal Shifter Romance (Rebel Moon Shifters Book 2) by Faith Gibson - BookBub
Goodreads: Clash of Kings (Rebel Moon Shifters #2) by Faith Gibson | Goodreads
My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars -
4 1/2 stars. The story was well done, pulled me in most of the time. Sebastian (Bas) was so kind and caring with Dakota from the start, and very protective. He wanted to better things in the world, protect shifters, and unite the different shifters. Dakota (Kody) made him stronger. She was a wonderfully strong, loving, and independent alpha female. There were moments of tears as well as smiles. Anthony was a hoot, and I enjoyed Jolee and her friendship with Dakota. Well worth the read, and I look forward to more.
I received a copy through Enticing Journey Book Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
Series: Rebel Moon Shifters
by Faith Gibson
Release: November 22, 2023
Genre: Paranormal/Shifter Romance
Cover Designer – Corey Majeau, Majeau Designs
Photographer – Golden Czermak, FuriousFotog
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195704490-clash-of-kings
Blurb:
He’s a Gargoyle King. A trusted friend. A fierce warrior.
Sebastian Stone is ready to take his place as Gargoyle King. Like his father before him, Bas has the strength of their Clan to aid in his rule. The only thing missing is his Queen. He encountered the she-wolf as a teen, but before they could meet, she vanished. Ten years later, and Bas has resigned himself to living life as a solitary Gargoyle. Things are changing in the shifter world, and Bas has taken it upon himself to search out and meet with other Alphas to keep their secret safe. Things are going well until he runs into a different kind of king – one who is determined to undermine Sebastian at every turn.
She’s a wolf shifter. A bartender. A romantic fool.
Dakota Young is unlike the other single females of her pack who’d do anything to become the Alpha Mate. There’s a reason she refuses the bond, one only her family and best friend knows. Dakota believes a man from her past, one who is likely dead, will somehow find her. The notion is far-fetched, but Dakota is nothing if not stubborn. With each day that passes, it gets harder to stick to her guns and not fall prey to the demands of her pack. With both the Alpha and her father breathing down her neck, Dakota makes a rash decision. Just when she’s ready to move on with her life, fate intervenes.
Two alphas are vying for the same female. When the claws come out, will either King still be standing?
The next generation is here. The kids from The Stone Society and The Hounds of Zeus MC series have grown up, and it’s their turn to protect humans while keeping their own existence hidden. And if they find their mates along the way? Even better. It isn’t necessary to have read the two original series, but you will find more of the characters’ back-stories there.
Buy Links (Kindle Unlimited):
Amazon Universal: https://mybook.to/Clash_of_Kings
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDQMLPRM
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CDQMLPRM
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CDQMLPRM
Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CDQMLPRM
Praise:
“This book was over way too soon. I want more. 5 stars without a doubt.” ~ Lita T (Goodreads)
“Faith Gibson did a fabulous job with Clash of Kings! Sebastian and Dakota are the perfect match for each other.” ~ Julie W (Goodreads)
“Sebastian and Dakota are a match made in flannel. It’s a proud but sad moment with the passing of the guard as Bas becomes king.” ~ Victoria B (Goodreads)
In the Series:
Strands of Gold
Amazon Universal: https://mybook.to/Strands_of_Gold
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BH4ZG13F
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BH4ZG13F
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BH4ZG13F
Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0BH4ZG13F
Author Bio:
Multi-genre author Faith Gibson began writing in high school, and through the years, penned many stories and poems. Since she was a child, her dreams (and sometimes nightmares) were vivid constructs, making her shake her head and ask, “where the hell did that come from?” Many of these nighttime escapades have led to a line, a chapter, or even a complete story.
“Love is love, and there’s not enough love in the world.” This belief she holds strongly, and it's the prevailing theme in her works, all of which come with a happy ending.
Faith believes her purpose in life is to entertain the masses, even if it’s one person at a time. Aspirations of becoming a rock ‘n’ roll drummer didn’t come to fruition, but she’s fulfilling a different dream, and that’s bringing stories to life one book at a time.
Faith lives just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with the love of her life and her American Staffordshire pup, Luna, the writing partner. When she’s not hard at work writing her next adventure, Faith can often be found reading, cooking up something in the kitchen, listening to live music, or off on an adventure of her own.
Social Media Links:
Facebook: http://facebook.com/faithgibsonauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorfaithgibson
Website: http://www.faithgibsonauthor.com
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/faith-gibson
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8414787.Faith_Gibson
My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars -
4 1/2 stars. The story was well done, pulled me in most of the time. Sebastian (Bas) was so kind and caring with Dakota from the start, and very protective. He wanted to better things in the world, protect shifters, and unite the different shifters. Dakota (Kody) made him stronger. She was a wonderfully strong, loving, and independent alpha female. There were moments of tears as well as smiles. Anthony was a hoot, and I enjoyed Jolee and her friendship with Dakota. Well worth the read, and I look forward to more.
Ice, Love, & Other Penalties by @claudia_b30! Cover by @byhangle Photographer @wanderaguiar_photography 𝐈𝐜𝐞, 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞, & 𝐎𝐭𝐡...
