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5/10Something Old:
1.
2.
Something New:
1.
2. Flicker
Something Borrowed:
1.
2.
Something Blue:
1.
2.
Bridal Jitters:
1.
2.
2/5Something Old:
1.
2.
Something New:
3.
4.
Something Borrowed:
5. Whistling Past the Graveyard - Susan Crandall * currently reading
6.
Something Blue:
7. Visited - Janine Caldwell
8.
Bridal Jitters:
9.
10.
TO READ:
READ:
August ChallengeAlways A Bridesmaid
9/11
Something Old: two books by authors that you have read before.
Something New: two books by authors that are new to you.
Wicked Sinners by Charity Parkerson
Something Borrowed: two books that you "borrow" from a friend's TBR list.
If I Die by Rachel Vincent (from Stephanie)
Something Blue: two books that have the word blue in the title or the color blue on the cover.
Bridal Jitters: two books that feature wedding wear on the cover or a wedding within the storyline.
8/10Something Old:
1. Siege 8/15
2.
Something New:
3. Mind Over Monsters 8/7
4. Magic Lost, Trouble Found 8/12
Something Borrowed:
5. Kitty's House of Horrors (Valorie) 8/9
6. Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs (CAroB) 8/14
Something Blue:
7.
8/48.
8/11Bridal Jitters:
9.The Marriage Bargain 8/5
10.
PNR & UF Monthly Challenge: Always A BridesmaidAugust 1 - 31, 2013 DONE!
Always a Bridesmaid
Always A Bridesmaid 7/10
Something Old:
Something New:
3. Kiss of Pride
Something Borrowed:
6: Jewel of Atlantis
Something Blue:
Bridal Jitters:
10: Vampire, Interrupted
Here are mine...10/10Yay!!!
Something Old:
Something New:
Something Borrowed:
Something Blue:
8/2/13Bridal Jitters:
8/10/13
8/6/13
3/10Something Old
1.
2. Whisper Kiss by Deborah Cooke
Something New
3. Kiss and Tell by Sandy Lynn
4. Fated by Rebecca Zanetti
Something Borrowed
5.
6.
Something Blue
7. Inferno's Kiss by Monica Burns
8. The Black Dragon by Allyson James
Bridal Jitters
9. Weddings from Hell by Maggie Shayne
10. Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors by Molly Harper
Always A Bridesmaid 8/10
Something Old:
Something New:
3. Kiss of Pride
Something Borrowed:
6: Jewel of Atlantis
Something Blue:
Bridal Jitters:
Done!10/10
Something Old:
1. Siege 8/15
2. The Hour of Dust and Ashes 8/18
Something New:
3. Mind Over Monsters 8/7
4. Magic Lost, Trouble Found 8/12
Something Borrowed:
5. Kitty's House of Horrors (Valorie) 8/9
6. Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs (CAroB) 8/14
Something Blue:
7.
8/48.
8/11Bridal Jitters:
9.The Marriage Bargain 8/5
10.Don't Bite the Bridesmaid 8/19
7/10 doneSomething Old:
Something New:
Something Borrowed:
Something Blue:
Bridal Jitters:
August ChallengeAlways A Bridesmaid
10/12
Something Old: two books by authors that you have read before.
Something New: two books by authors that are new to you.
Wicked Sinners by Charity Parkerson
Something Borrowed: two books that you "borrow" from a friend's TBR list.
If I Die by Rachel Vincent (from Stephanie)
Something Blue: two books that have the word blue in the title or the color blue on the cover.
Bridal Jitters: two books that feature wedding wear on the cover or a wedding within the storyline.
Completed 3/10Something Old:
1.
2. Terminated by Rachel Caine Currently Reading
Something New:
3.
4. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Something Borrowed:
5. Faefever by Karen Marie Moning
6. Breakers by Edward W Robertson
Something Blue:
7.
8. The Rising by Kelley Armstrong
Bridal Jitters:
9.
10/10Something Old:
1. Gameboard of the Gods /11.08.2013
2. Apollyon /03.08.2013
Something New:
3. Dark Descendant /13.08.2013
4. Sweet Venom /04.08.2013
Something Borrowed:
5. Darkness Becomes Her /21.08.2013
6. Of Poseidon /15.08.2013
Something Blue:
7. Oh. My. Gods. /12.08.2013
8. Underworld /08.08.2013
Bridal Jitters:
9. The Goddess Test /05.08.2013
10. Destined /23.08.2013
Always A Bridesmaid 7/12
Something Old:
1.Blood and Sand by Elizabeth Hunter
2.Dare You To by Katie McGarry - Read 8/8 **** 4 Stars
Something New:
3.Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini - Read 8/14 **** 4 Stars
4.Hounded by Kevin Hearne - Read 8/6 *** 3 Stars
5.The Changelings by Elle Casey - Read 8/20 **** 4 Stars
6.Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh - Read 8/22 *** 3 Stars
Something Borrowed:
7.Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews - Carrie Fort - Read 8/1 *** 3 Stars
8.Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane - Tracy
Something Blue:
9.Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones - Currently Reading
10.The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter
Bridal Jitters:
11.The Marriage Merger by Jennifer Probst - Read 8/1 **** 4 Stars
12.The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter
August ChallengeAlways A Bridesmaid
10/13
Something Old: two books by authors that you have read before.
Lover Unbound by J. R. Ward
Something New: two books by authors that are new to you.
Wicked Sinners by Charity Parkerson
Something Borrowed: two books that you "borrow" from a friend's TBR list.
A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries (from ♡KarLynP♡)
Something Blue: two books that have the word blue in the title or the color blue on the cover.
Bridal Jitters: two books that feature wedding wear on the cover or a wedding within the storyline.
Always A Bridesmaid 9/10
Something Old:
Something New:
3. Kiss of Pride
Something Borrowed:
Something Blue:
Bridal Jitters:
Always A Bridesmaid 8/12
Something Old:
1.Blood and Sand by Elizabeth Hunter - Currently reading
2.Dare You To by Katie McGarry - Read 8/8 **** 4 Stars
Something New:
3.Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini - Read 8/14 **** 4 Stars
4.Hounded by Kevin Hearne - Read 8/6 *** 3 Stars
5.The Changelings by Elle Casey - Read 8/20 **** 4 Stars
6.Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh - Read 8/22 *** 3 Stars
Something Borrowed:
7.Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews - Carrie Fort - Read 8/1 *** 3 Stars
8.Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane - Tracy
Something Blue:
9.Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones - Read 8/23 **** 4 Stars
10.The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter
Bridal Jitters:
11.The Marriage Merger by Jennifer Probst - Read 8/1 **** 4 Stars
12.The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter
4/10Something Old
1.
2. Whisper Kiss by Deborah Cooke
Something New
3.
4. Fated by Rebecca Zanetti
Something Borrowed
5.
6.
Something Blue
7. Inferno's Kiss by Monica Burns
8. The Black Dragon by Allyson James
Bridal Jitters
9. Weddings from Hell by Maggie Shayne
10. Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors by Molly Harper
Just joined group so i inadvertently did at least 1 part of the challenge.Something new: "Dark Lover" by J.R. Ward
Completed 4/10Something Old:
1.
2.
Something New:
3.
4. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Something Borrowed:
5. Faefever by Karen Marie Moning Currently Reading
6. Crossed by Ally Conde
Something Blue:
7.
8. The Rising by Kelley Armstrong
Bridal Jitters:
9.
Always A Bridesmaid 9/12
Something Old:
1.Blood and Sand by Elizabeth Hunter - Read 8/24 ***** 4.5 Stars
2.Dare You To by Katie McGarry - Read 8/8 **** 4 Stars
Something New:
3.Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini - Read 8/14 **** 4 Stars
4.Hounded by Kevin Hearne - Read 8/6 *** 3 Stars
5.The Changelings by Elle Casey - Read 8/20 **** 4 Stars
6.Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh - Read 8/22 *** 3 Stars
Something Borrowed:
7.Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews - Carrie Fort - Read 8/1 *** 3 Stars
8.Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane - Tracy - currently reading
Something Blue:
9.Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones - Read 8/23 **** 4 Stars
10.The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter
Bridal Jitters:
11.The Marriage Merger by Jennifer Probst - Read 8/1 **** 4 Stars
12.The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter
Mod
8/10
Always A Bridesmaid
This month we are celebrating weddings with a nod to tradition...
Something Old: two books by authors that you have read before.
1: A Tale of Two Vampires by Katie MacAlister
2: A Girl’s Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister (re-read, just because I hadn’t read it in years.)
Something New: two books by authors that are new to you.
3: Prom Nights From Hell by Michele Jaffey et. al. Actually, of the 5 authors in this anthology, 3 of
them qualify for the “never read before.
4: 1632 by Eric Flint
Something Borrowed: two books that you "borrow" from a friend's TRB list.
5: Fang Girl by Helen Keeble (Nicole)
6:
Something Blue: two books that have the word blue in the title or the color blue on the cover.
7: Telempath by Spider Robinson
8:
Bridal Jitters: two books that feature wedding wear on the cover or a wedding within the storyline.
9: The Eternal Highlander Hannah Howell & Lynsay Sands (2 stories, both with weddings)
10: A Twist of Fate by Beverly Clark
6/10Something Old:
1.
2.
Something New:
1.
2. Flicker
Something Borrowed:
1.
2.
Something Blue:
1.
2.
Bridal Jitters:
1.
2.
All done.Something Old
1)
2)
Something New
3)
4)
Something Borrowed
5)
6)
Something Blue
7)
8)
Bridal Jitters
9)
10)
Always A Bridesmaid 10/10. All done!
Something Old:
Something New:
Something Borrowed:
Something Blue:
Bridal Jitters:
Update:Always A Bridesmaid
9/10
Something Old
1. Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh
Something New
Something Borrowed
Something Blue
Bridal Jitters
August 2013 PNR/UF Always a Bridesmaid Challenge:Read: 9/10
Something Old:
Something New:
Something Borrowed:
Something Blue:
Bridal Jitters:
10. Bridal Jitters by Jayne Castle
Always A Bridesmaid 10/12
Something Old:
1.Blood and Sand by Elizabeth Hunter - Read 8/24 ***** 4.5 Stars
2.Dare You To by Katie McGarry - Read 8/8 **** 4 Stars
Something New:
3.Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini - Read 8/14 **** 4 Stars
4.Hounded by Kevin Hearne - Read 8/6 *** 3 Stars
5.The Changelings by Elle Casey - Read 8/20 **** 4 Stars
6.Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh - Read 8/22 *** 3 Stars
Something Borrowed:
7.Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews - Carrie Fort - Read 8/1 *** 3 Stars
8.Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane - Tracy - Read 8/26 **** 4 Stars
Something Blue:
9.Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones - Read 8/23 **** 4 Stars
10.The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter - currently reading
Bridal Jitters:
11.The Marriage Merger by Jennifer Probst - Read 8/1 **** 4 Stars
12.The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter
10/10Something Old
Something New
Something Borrowed
Something Blue
Bridal Jitters
read
Completed 5/10Something Old:
1.
2.
Something New:
3.
4. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Something Borrowed:
5.
6.
Something Blue:
7.
8. Crossed by Ally Conde Currently Reading
Bridal Jitters:
9.
August ChallengeAlways A Bridesmaid
12/14
Something Old: two books by authors that you have read before.
Something New: two books by authors that are new to you.
Wicked Sinners by Charity Parkerson
Something Borrowed: two books that you "borrow" from a friend's TBR list.
Something Blue: two books that have the word blue in the title or the color blue on the cover.
Lover Unbound by J. R. Ward
Bridal Jitters: two books that feature wedding wear on the cover or a wedding within the storyline.
August's Always a Bridesmaid Challenge10/10 Complete
Something Old
1.
2.
Something New
1.
2.
Something Borrowed
1.
2.
Something Blue
1.
2.
Bridal Jitters
1.
2.
Always A Bridesmaid 11/12
Something Old:
1.Blood and Sand by Elizabeth Hunter - Read 8/24 ***** 4.5 Stars
2.Dare You To by Katie McGarry - Read 8/8 **** 4 Stars
Something New:
3.Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini - Read 8/14 **** 4 Stars
4.Hounded by Kevin Hearne - Read 8/6 *** 3 Stars
5.The Changelings by Elle Casey - Read 8/20 **** 4 Stars
6.Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh - Read 8/22 *** 3 Stars
Something Borrowed:
7.Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews - Carrie Fort - Read 8/1 *** 3 Stars
8.Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane - Tracy - Read 8/26 **** 4 Stars
Something Blue:
9.Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones - Read 8/23 **** 4 Stars
10.The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter - Read 8/28 **** 4 Stars
Bridal Jitters:
11.The Marriage Merger by Jennifer Probst - Read 8/1 **** 4 Stars
12.The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter - currently reading
Always A Bridesmaid 12/12 DONE!
Something Old:
1.Blood and Sand by Elizabeth Hunter - Read 8/24 ***** 4.5 Stars
2.Dare You To by Katie McGarry - Read 8/8 **** 4 Stars
Something New:
3.Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini - Read 8/14 **** 4 Stars
4.Hounded by Kevin Hearne - Read 8/6 *** 3 Stars
5.The Changelings by Elle Casey - Read 8/20 **** 4 Stars
6.Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh - Read 8/22 *** 3 Stars
Something Borrowed:
7.Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews - Carrie Fort - Read 8/1 *** 3 Stars
8.Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane - Tracy - Read 8/26 **** 4 Stars
Something Blue:
9.Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones - Read 8/23 **** 4 Stars
10.The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter - Read 8/28 **** 4 Stars
Bridal Jitters:
11.The Marriage Merger by Jennifer Probst - Read 8/1 **** 4 Stars
12.The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter - Read 8/29 ****
August ChallengeAlways A Bridesmaid
13/15
Something Old: two books by authors that you have read before.
Something New: two books by authors that are new to you.
Wicked Sinners by Charity Parkerson
Something Borrowed: two books that you "borrow" from a friend's TBR list.
Something Blue: two books that have the word blue in the title or the color blue on the cover.
Lover Unbound by J. R. Ward
Bridal Jitters: two books that feature wedding wear on the cover or a wedding within the storyline.
I'm Finished!!10/10
Something Old
1. Werewolf in Alaska 08/10
2. The Pillars of Creation 08/09
Something New
1. Influential Magic 08/23
2. Demon Hunting in Dixie 08/28
Something Borrowed
1. The Shifting Price Of Prey (Franny) 08/25
2. Heart of Iron (Lisa - (Aussie Girl) 08/29
Something Blue
1. The Glass Slipper 08/23
2. Fair Game 08/10
Bridal Jitters
1. My Big Fat Demon Slayer Wedding 08/26
2. Wolfishly Yours 08/09
5/10Something Old
1.
2. Whisper Kiss by Deborah Cooke
Something New
3.
4. Fated by Rebecca Zanetti
Something Borrowed
5.
6.
Something Blue
7. Inferno's Kiss by Monica Burns
8.
Bridal Jitters
9. Weddings from Hell by Maggie Shayne
10. Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors by Molly Harper
Monthly Reading Challenges > 2013 August Reading Challenge10/10
Something Old: two books by authors that you have read before.
1. Enslaved (Eternal Guardians #5) by Elisabeth Naughton 08/29/13
2. The Darkest Craving (Lords of the Underworld #10) by Gena Showalter 08/02/13
Something New: two books by authors that are new to you.
1. Heart Mate (Celta's Heartmates #1) by Robin D. Owens 08/28/13
2. Raziel (The Fallen #1) by Kristina Douglas 08/05/13
Something Borrowed: two books that you "borrow" from a friend's TRB list.
1. Zane's Redemption (Scanguards Vampires #5) by Tina Folsom 08/03/13
2. How to Drive a Dragon Crazy (The Dragon Kin #6) by G.A. Aiken 08/31/13
Something Blue: two books that have the word blue in the title or the color blue on the cover.
1. Claiming the Highlander (Brotherhood/MacAllister #2) by Kinley MacGregor 08/13/13
2. Ransom (Highlands' Lairds #2) by Julie Garwood 08/07/13
Bridal Jitters: two books that feature wedding wear on the cover or a wedding within the storyline.
1. The Secret (Highlands' Lairds #1) by Julie Garwood 08/06/13
2. A Dark Champion (Brotherhood/MacAllister #6) by Kinley MacGregor 08/16/13
Still not quite able to get all the way to ten, but I'll take seven for this month!Always a Bridesmaid Challenge
7/5
Something Old
Something New
Something Borrowed
Something Blue
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
Bridal Jitters
The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson
CHALLENGE COMPLETEREAD: 8/8
Something Old
✔1. Clockwork Princess - Cassandra Clare 8/2
✔2. The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf - Molly Harper 8/3
Something New
✔1. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - Seth Grahame-Smith 8/4
✔2. Fruits Basket, Volume 01 - Natsuki Takaya 8/11
Something Borrowed
✔1. Unspoken - Sarah Rees Brennan 8/8
✔2. Winter Kiss - Deborah Cooke 8/14
Something Blue
✔1. River of Eden - Glenna McReynolds 8/29
✔2. Scoundrel - Zoe Archer 8/18
Mod
August PNR 2013
10/10
Always A Bridesmaid
This month we are celebrating weddings with a nod to tradition...
Something Old: two books by authors that you have read before.
1: A Tale of Two Vampires by Katie MacAlister
2: A Girl’s Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister (re-read, just because I hadn’t read it in years.)
Something New: two books by authors that are new to you.
3: Prom Nights From Hell by Michele Jaffey et. al. Actually, of the 5 authors in this anthology, 3 of
them qualify for the “never read before.
4: 1632 by Eric Flint
Something Borrowed: two books that you "borrow" from a friend's TRB list.
5: Fang Girl by Helen Keeble (Nicole)
6: Biting Nixie by Mary Hughes (Felicia (Ferishia))
Something Blue: two books that have the word blue in the title or the color blue on the cover.
7: Telempath by Spider Robinson
8: Bear Meets Girl by Shelly Laurenston
Bridal Jitters: two books that feature wedding wear on the cover or a wedding within the storyline.
9: The Eternal Highlander Hannah Howell & Lynsay Sands (2 stories, both with weddings)
10: A Twist of Fate by Beverly Clark
August ChallengeAlways A Bridesmaid
15/15 DONE!
Something Old: two books by authors that you have read before.
Something New: two books by authors that are new to you.
Something Borrowed: two books that you "borrow" from a friend's TBR list.
Something Blue: two books that have the word blue in the title or the color blue on the cover.
Bridal Jitters: two books that feature wedding wear on the cover or a wedding within the storyline.
August 2013 PNR/UF Always a Bridesmaid Challenge:Read: 10/10 Done!
Something Old:
Something New:
Something Borrowed:
Something Blue:
Bridal Jitters:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
Done!Always A Bridesmaid
10/10
Something Old
Something New
Something Borrowed
Something Blue
Bridal Jitters
Didn't quite make it.PNR Always a Bridesmaid Challenge
August 1-31, 2013
Completed: 7/10
Something Old: two books by authors that you have read before.
Magic on the Line, Devon Monk, 8-22-13
Undead to the World, D.D. Barant, 8-26-13
Something New: two books by authors that are new to you.
Untraceable, Laura Griffin, 8-18-13 (*non-para)
Something Borrowed: two books that you "borrow" from a friend's TRB list.
Sadie Walker is Stranded, Madeleine Roux, 8-2-13 (Suzanne)
Back from the Undead, D.D. Barant, 8-14-13 (Steph Ann)
Something Blue: two books that have the word blue in the title or the color blue on the cover.
Deeply Odd, Dean Koontz, 8-4-13
Rogue Rider, Larissa Ione, 8-7-13
Bridal Jitters: two books that feature wedding wear on the cover or a wedding within the storyline.
I almost finished, but with my cross-country move I wasn't able to update until now.August Challenge
9/10
Something Old:
1.
2.
Something New:
1.
2.
Something Borrowed:
1.
2.
Something Blue:
1. Affliction by Laurel Hamilton
2.
Bridal Jitters:
1.
2. Deadly Forecast by Victoria Laurie
Alternate:
Mod
9/10
Something Old: two books by authors that you have read before.
Kiss of a Demon King, Kresley Cole 8/7/13 ★★★★★
Sleepless in Scotland, Karen Hawkins 8/27/13 ★★★★
Something New: two books by authors that are new to you.
Pride Mates, Jennifer Ashley 8/14/13 ★★★
One for the Money, Janet Evanovich 8/19/13 ★★★★
Something Borrowed: two books that you "borrow" from a friend's TRB list.
Three Daves, Nicki Elson 8/22/13 ★★
Something Blue: two books that have the word blue in the title or the color blue on the cover.
The Highlander's Touch, Karen Marie Moning 8/16/13 ★★★★
The Laird Who Loved Me, Karen Hawkins 8/30/13 ★★★★
Bridal Jitters: two books that feature wedding wear on the cover or a wedding within the storyline.
Beyond the Highland Mist, Karen Marie Moning 8/23/13 ★★★★★
Kiss of the Highlander, Karen Marie Moning 8/16/13 ★★★★
Mod
Month to Date Totals
Finished! 10 Books Read!
♥¸.•*´Tanya`*•.¸♥
★Rachael ★
♥ Rainy Day Reader ♥
Angie (Mind Malfunction)
Ann aka Iftcan
Belkis
Dee
Drea
Erin
Grace
Lacy♪ ♫Movements of a Demigod ♪ ♫
Nikki
Patty
Rachel- Goodbye Borders
Irene
AndaM
Riikka
Angie
9 Books Read
Dawn (Kat N Hat)
Rhonda
8 Books Read
Barbara ★
7 Books Read
Daffodil
Danielle
Rachel
6 Books Read
Fallon
Angie
5 Books Read
Felicia (Ferishia)
Jennifer
Tina
4 Books Read
Eeek
Marta
3 Books Read
❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥
Skaistė
2 Books Read
Irene ~ Ice Queen
Stacey
Jessica
1 Book Read
Maria
Chenelle
Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy
Books mentioned in this topic
Pride Mates (other topics)Sleepless in Scotland (other topics)
Three Daves (other topics)
Kiss of the Highlander (other topics)
Kiss of a Demon King (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Susan Wiggs (other topics)Lora Leigh (other topics)
Jennifer Sage (other topics)
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J.A. Saare (other topics)
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Something Old:
Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews8/2The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter8/12Something New:
Dead on the Delta by Stacey Jay8/9Something Borrowed:
Stronger than Sin by Caridad Pineiro8/15Sins of the Heart by Eve Silver8/16Something Blue: two books that have the word blue in the title or the color blue on the cover.
Bridal Jitters:
The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter8/6