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Ok, I'm officially finished with this challenge. I started off going for 15 but ended up reading 21. Congrats to the finishers!I'm going for the Silver - 15 books!
21/15 completed
Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge
June 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016
The Games (5 books)
Summer: Read a book that is set somewhere that is known for warm/hot weather - most of the book takes place in Miami
Turning Up the Heat 7/16/16***
Winter: Read a book that is set in a location known for cooler/cold weather - set in Denver
Built 7/15/16***
Paralympics: Read a book with a character who suffers from some sort of illness or disability - MC is blind
The Arrangement 8/4/16****
Youth Games: Read a book in which a child figures prominently in the storyline - character Frank is 9 yrs old
Madison Avenue Shoot8/24/16****
Ancient Games: Read a Historical novel -
Cold-Hearted Rake 7/24/16****
Countries (10 books)
Greece (GRE): The home of the Ancient Olympic Games, and location of the first modern Olympic Games
Marrying Winterborne 7/26/16****
Brazil (BRA): Host nation of this year’s Summer Olympic Games
Aloha Betrayed 7/16/16***
Nations that have hosted the Olympics (Winter or Summer) at least three times:
Canada (CAN)
Captive in the Dark 6/30/16**
Italy (ITA)
The Friend Zone by Kristen Callihan 7/13/16****
Germany (GER)
Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood 8/11/16***
United States (USA)
The Bourbon Kings 8/2/16****
France (FRA)
The Ghost and Mrs. Fletcher9/3/16****
For each of the above countries, read a book that is set in that country, has an author or character from there, or where the three letters in the country’s abbreviation can be found in the title and/or author of the book.
Colors and Symbols (10 books)
The colors on the Olympic Flag:
Blue: Read a book with blue on the cover
In Bed with a Highlander 7/20/16****
Black: Read a book with black on the cover
Beyond Shame 6/28/16**
Red: Read a book with a red cover
The Hook Up 7/8/16****
Yellow: Read a book with yellow on the cover
Waking Up Pregnant 6/20/16***
Green: Read a book that includes an animal or animals
Death by Tiara 7/9/16***
White: Read a book with white on the cover
Expecting a Royal Scandal7/12/16***
Olympic Rings: Read a book with something round on the cover
Ready or Not8/26/16***
Torch/Flame: Read a book with a “hot” storyline
As Hot as It Gets6/23/16****
Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Read a short book that you can finish Fast
A Little Bit of Hot 6/22/16****
**For the colors, the cover does not need to be most or all that color, but if not it must be something that stands out on the cover, not something that just blends in and wouldn’t be noticed if the color were different.
Olympics Challenge - Level: World Record HolderDuration: June 15 - September 14
Completed: 25/25 FINISHED!!!!!!
The Games (5 books)
Summer: Cat's Lair by Christine Feehan 08/27/16
Winter: Shadow Touch by Marjorie M. Liu 08/03/16
Paralympics: Innocent Prey by Maggie Shayne 06/22/16
Youth Games: Princess of Glass by Jessica Day George 06/16/16
Ancient Games: A Rogue's Proposal by Stephanie Laurens 07/18/16
Countries (10 books)
Greece (GRE): Hide by Lisa Gardner 08/04/16
Brazil (BRA): Breaking the Rules by Katie McGarry 09/08/16
Switzerland (SUI): A Secret Love by Stephanie Laurens 08/02/16
Nations that have hosted the Olympics (Winter or Summer) at least three times:
United States (USA) - Alone by Lisa Gardner 07/08/16
France (FRA) On Thin Ice by Anne Stuart 08/20/16
Japan (JPN) Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz 09/09/16
Great Britain (GBR) - Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin 06/29/16
Canada (CAN) Sun Kissed by Catherine Anderson 08/05/16
Italy (ITA) - The Lunatic Cafe by Laurell K. Hamilton 07/04/16
Germany (GER) - Games of the Heart by Kristen Ashley 07/25/16
Colors and Symbols (10 books)
The colors on the Olympic Flag:
Blue: I Only Have Eyes for You by Bella Andre 06/28/16
Black: In the End by Tracey Ward 06/30/16
Red: Wild Card by Lora Leigh 09/04/16
Yellow: Uprooted by Naomi Novik 06/26/16
Green: Never Cry Wolf by Cynthia Eden 07/05/16
White: Hidden Fires by Sandra Brown 09/05/16
Olympic Rings: Shadows and Light by Anne Bishop 09/01/16
Torch/Flame: Feel the Heat by Kate Meader 09/11/16
Medals: Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien 06/27/16
Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": A Feral Christmas by Stephani Hecht 09/10/16
Congratulations to everyone who completed this challenge! I am amazed at the diversity of books. I have gotten so many ideas for my TBR pile which is already astoundingly huge. You can NEVER have too many books to read though.
Let’s go to the Olympics! ChallengeJune 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016
FINISHED!
Levels: 20/20
Gold Medal: Read 20 books
The Games (5 books)
Summer: Don't Twunk With My Heart by Renae Kaye - 29/08/16
Winter: Christmas from Hell by R L Mathewson - 21/06/16
Paralympics: Avion by Eve Langlais - 08/09/16
Youth Games: Paper and Fire by Rachel Caine - 20/08/16
Ancient Games:
Countries (10 books)
Greece (GRE):
Brazil (BRA): Brandon Mills versus the V-Card by Lisa Henry - 15/06/16
Switzerland (SUI):
United States (USA): Bounty by Kristen Ashley - 15/08/2016
France (FRA): The Merchant of Death by Lisa Henry - 26/06/16
Japan (JPN):
Great Britain (GBR):
Canada (CAN): The Slow Burn of Silence by Loreth Anne White - 21/08/16
Italy (ITA): Bay of Sighs by Nora Roberts - 18/06/16
Germany (GER): The Captured Omega by M H Silver - 19/06/16
Colors and Symbols (10 books)
Blue: Powerless by S.A. McAuley - 25/08/16
Black: Allegiance of Honour by Nalini Singh - 16/06/16
Red: Christmas from Hell by R.L. Mathewson - 21/06/16
Yellow: The Murder Game by Beverly Barton - 17/06/16
Green: How to Wish Upon a Star by Eli Easton - 15/06/16
White: A Hunted Man by Jaime Reese - 18/07/16
Olympic Rings: The Two Gentlemen of Altona by Lisa Henry - 26/06/16
Torch/Flame: The Fire Within by Dana Marie Bell - 25/07/16
Medals: Amazon Lily by Theresa Weir - 11/08/16
Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Spirit Woods by Trish McCallan - 29/07/16
Let’s go to the Olympics! ChallengeDuration: June 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016
Level: Gold Medal
Completed: 20/20 + Bonus
DONE!!!
The Games (3 books)
Paralympics: Tempted by the Soldier by Nicolette Day – 6/25
Youth Games: The Ballerina & the Fighter by Ursula Sinclair – 6/21
Ancient Games: Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands – 7/17
Countries (8 books)
Greece (GRE): Paying her Debt by Emma Shortt – 7/1
Brazil (BRA): Duncan by Teresa Gabelman – 8/18
Switzerland (SUI): Pursuing Zarah by Jennifer Cole – 8/21
United States (USA): Vision of Darkness by Tonya Burrows – 6/28
France (FRA): Falling for You by Barbara Elsborg – 8/7
Canada (CAN): Debt Inheritance by Pepper Winters – 9/10
Italy (ITA): Italian Stallions by Karen Tabke – 7/15
Germany (GER): Edge of Desire by Rhyannon Byrd – 7/4
Colors and Symbols (9 books)
Blue: Wicked for You by Shayla Black – 7/12
Black: Crave by Sierra Cartwright – 9/3
Red: Killer by Sam Crescent – 7/3
Yellow: The Virgin Duet by Alexa Riley – 8/10
Green: Hope Flamesby Jaci Burton – 9/8
White: Big Rock by Lauren Blakely – 6/19
Olympic Rings: Lover at Last by JR Ward – 7/31
Torch/Flame: Rocky Mountain Freedom by Vivian Arend – 7/24
Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Softly at Sunrise by Maya Banks – 8/2
Bonus:
Ice Hockey – Melting the Ice by Jaci Burton – 8/14
Congrats to all who finished while RL was getting in my way!Barbara, Sandra, Bookchaser, LaurLa, iReadFluff, Stephanie, Jojo, and Ranzes Ryne.
And if anyone slipped through the cracks while I was otherwise occupied, please accept my Congratulations and apology! =D
First chance I've had to update this as finished. Kept going all the way to the end to add as many bonuses as possible. :)RRRC Quarterly Challenge - Msg
June 15, 2015 - September 14, 2016
Let's Go to the Olympics Challenge
25/25
The Games
☑ Summer - Hollywood Bound (6/17) ★★½
☑ Winter - Out of My Mind (7/4) ★★★★
☑ Paralympics - Blood in the Water (6/26) ★★★★
☑ Youth Games - Job Hunt (6/19) ★★★★½
☑ Ancient Games - Hesitant Heart (6/24) ★★★½
Countries
☑ Greece (GRE) - Embracing His Syn (6/15) ★★★★
☑ Brazil (BRA) - To Hate and To Hold by Dakota Rebel (7/2) ★★★
☑ Switzerland (SUI) - Must Love Otters by Eliza Gordon (7/23) ★★★★
Nations that have hosted the Olympics (Winter or Summer) at least three times:
☑ United States (USA) - A Better Man (6/22) ★★★★½
☑ France (FRA) - How to Run with a Naked Werewolf (7/10) ★★★★½
☑ Japan (JPN) - The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff (7/7) ★★★★
☑ Great Britain (GBR) - Castle Hill (6/24) ★★★★
☑ Canada (CAN) - Baby Bonanza (7/4) ★★★½
☑ Italy (ITA) - Always a Sinner by Avril Ashton (7/1) ★★★★
☑ Germany (GER) - Ryde the Lightning (7/5) ★★★★
Colors and Symbols
The colors on the Olympic Flag:
☑ Blue - Midsummer Moon (6/22) ★★★★
☑ Black - A Sinner Born (6/23) ★★★★
☑ Red - House of Stone (7/6) ★★★★½
☑ Yellow - Sinner's Knot (7/1) ★★★★★
☑ Green - Locke and Key (6/26) ★★★★
☑ White - A Kiss For Midwinter (7/1) ★★★★★
☑ Olympic Rings - Azagoth (7/1) ★★★★★
☑ Torch/Flame - Extreme Exposure (6/21) ★★★★½
☑ Medals - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (6/30) ★★★★★
☑ Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger" - The Naughty Boy (6/19) ★★★★
Bonus
☑ Figure Skating - Training Complex (6/28) ★★★★★
☑ Athletics (Track & Field) - One Step at a Time (6/29) ★★★
☑ Fencing - Sword Bearer (7/3) ★★★½
☑ Boxing - Fight (7/19) ★★★★½
☑ Shooting - Conversation Hearts (7/24) ★★★★
☑ Swimming - A Solid Core of Alpha (7/25) ★★★★★
☑ Swimming - Deep Magic (7/27) ★★★½
☑ Equestrian - Finding Home (8/8) ★★★★
☑ Swimming - When Beauty Tamed the Beast (8/12) ★★★★½
☑ Basketball - Unexpected Homecoming (8/14) ★★★★
☑ Aquatics - The Downs (8/14) ★★★★½
☑ Athletics - The 13th Hex (8/14) ★★★★★
☑ Shooting - Sweet Revenge (8/16) ★★★★★
☑ Soccer - Playing for Keeps (8/17) ★★★★
☑ Equestrian - Charming the Prince (8/18) ★★★★★
☑ Boxing - Unraveled (8/23) ★★★★
☑ Rugby - My Prince (8/24) ★★★★
☑ Judo - Vampire Academy (8/29) ★★★½
☑ Equestrian - The White Road (9/2) ★★★★★
☑ Boxing - Axel's Pup (9/4) ★★★★★
☑ Fencing - Magic Strikes (9/8) ★★★★★
Completed on time, but only updating now. Thanks for the challenge :)COMPLETED! 11/10!
Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge
Duration: June 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016
Level Bronze 11/10
Who knows, maybe I will surprise myself and take a silver!
The Games (5 books) 3/5
Summer: Read a book that takes place in the summer, or that is set somewhere that is known for warm/hot weather
Hot For Heather by Caitlyn Lynch 09/07/16 ***
Winter: Read a book that takes place in the winter, or is set in a location known for cooler/cold weather
A Rake Reformed by Shirley Marks 08/22/16 **
Paralympics: Read a book with a character who suffers from some sort of illness or disability (physical or mental), or other physical defect (scars, injury, etc.)
The Mystery of Nevermore by C.S. Poe 08/20/16 *****
Countries (10 books) 2/10
Nations that have hosted the Olympics (Winter or Summer) at least three times:
Great Britain (GBR) Hunted on the Fens by Joy Ellis 08/27/16 *****
Italy (ITA) Cat vs Human Fairy Tails by Yasmine Surovec 09/07/16 *** (Tails)
Colors and Symbols (10 books) 5/10
Black: Read a book with black on the cover, or with a darker storyline or a character that you would consider a “bad guy”.
The Misadventure of Sherlock Holmes by Giles Chanot 09/13/16 **
Yellow: Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with a happy, funny, or lighthearted character or storyline.
Yellowthread Street
by William Marshall 08/25/16 ***Green: Read a book with green on the cover, or that is set primarily outdoors or includes an animal or animals prominently in the storyline (shifters count!)
The Dressing Table Murder by Cassandra Chan 08/30/16 ***
Olympic Rings: Read a book with something round on the cover, or a story with multiple POVs or connected storylines.
Olmec Obituary by L.J.M. Owen 09/07/16 **** (Different POV/connected storylines)
Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Read a short book that you can finish Fast, a longer book with a High page count, or a book with a character that is either physically or mentally Strong.
Tempting the Biker: by Amber Burns 09/13/16 * (A fast read)
BONUS:
Read one (or more) book in which a MC participates in one of the Olympic sports. Note: This doesn’t have to be in a professional or even organized manner. For example, if one of the MCs lifts weights as part of a workout, it can be used for weightlifting.
Reckless in Rio by M.J. Summers 08/26/16 ***
Let’s go to the Olympics! ChallengeJune 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016
The Games of the XXXI Olympiad, or 2016 Summer Olympics, will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 5 to August 21, 2016. This is expected to be the largest Olympic Games in history, with more than 10,500 athletes from 206 nations scheduled to participate. Let's celebrate their accomplishments with a challenge!
I'm in! I'll be going for Gold, but hope to get that World Record too!
25 of 25, plus 6 Bonus. Completed 9.14.16, Updated 9.18.16
World Record Holder, with Bonus!
The Games
Summer: Full Coverage by Erin Nicholas 9.3.16
Winter: Blueberry Boys by Vanessa North 8.31.16
Paralympics: Dark Skye by Kresley Cole 8.24.16
Youth Games: Don't Let Go by Jaci Burton 9.5.16
Ancient Games: The Countess Conspiracy by Courtney Milan 7.19.16
Countries
Greece: The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan 9.7.16
Brazil: Sidebarred by Emma Chase 7.14.16
Switzerland: Superhero by Eli Easton 8.8.16
United States: Mister O by Lauren Blakely 7.20.16
France: Allegiance of Honor by Nalini Singh 6.20.16
Japan: Skating on Thin Ice by Jami Davenport 7.27.16
Great Britain: Some Like It Wicked by Teresa Medeiros 8.3.16
Canada: Let It Ride by Vivian Arend 8.19.16
Italy: Innocent in Death by J.D. Robb 6.30.16
Germany: Barely Breathing by Pamela Clare 6.21.16
Colors and Symbols
Blue: Sweet Little Lies by Jill Shalvis 7.16.16
Black: Worth the Fight by Vi Keeland 8.14.16
Red: Eternity in Death by J.D. Robb 7.14.16
Yellow: Jealous And Freakn' by Eve Langlais 8.19.16
Green: Master of the Abyss by Cherise Sinclair 9.9.16
White: Sweet Ruin by Kresley Cole 9.14.16
Olympics Rings: The Baller: A Down and Dirty Football Novel by Vi Keeland 7.11.16
Torch/Flame: Simon Says: Mine by Cherise Sinclair 7.22.16
Medals: Naked Edge by Pamela Clare 6.25.16
Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": In a Dark Wood by Josh Lanyon 8.11.16
Bonus
Shooting: On the Edge by Shannon Stacey 6.23.16
Athletics: Appealed by Emma Chase 6.30.16
Soccer: MacRieve by Kresley Cole 7.13.16
Weightlifting: Unbreak My Heart by Lorelei James 8.9.16
Ice Hockey: Him by Sarina Bowen 8.26.16
Boxing: Fighting Silence by Aly Martinez 8.31.16
Congrats Shelby, Creative Caprice, and MountainKat!
Let’s go to the Olympics! ChallengeJune 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016
30/25+ Completed!
World Record Holder: Read 25 books + Bonus:
The Games (5 books)
✔ Summer: Croc's Return 6/20/16
✔ Winter: Barely Breathing 6/1916
✔ Paralympics: Appealed 6/27/16
✔ Youth Games: Sidebarred 7/24/16
✔ Ancient Games: MacRieve 7/12/16
Countries (10 books)
✔ Greece (GRE): Tall, Tatted and Tempting 7/31/16
✔ Brazil (BRA): Double Dare 6/1616
✔ Switzerland (SUI): Mister O 6/30/16
Nations that have hosted the Olympics (Winter or Summer) at least three times:
✔ United States (USA) Reunion in Death 6/24/16
✔ France (FRA) The Baller: A Down and Dirty Football Novel 7/13/16
✔ Japan (JPN) Spellbound Falls 7/7/16
✔ Great Britain (GBR) Crashing the Boards 8/5/16
✔ Canada (CAN) Make Me Stay 7/23/16
✔ Italy (ITA) Illegal Motion 6/28/16
✔ Germany (GER) Skating on Thin Ice 7/7/16
Colors and Symbols (10 books)
The colors on the Olympic Flag:
✔ Blue: Hard to Serve 6/30/16
✔ Black: Dirty 6/1716
✔ Red: Purity in Death 7/5/16
✔ Yellow: Bite Me 7/29/16
✔ Green: Gotta Have Faith 6/30/16
✔ White: Him 7/2/16
✔ Olympic Rings: Driving Mr. Dead 7/31/16
✔ Torch/Flame: One Sexy Ride 6/30/16
✔ Medals: The Countess Conspiracy 7/17/16
✔ Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Wolf with Benefits 6/22/16
Bonus:
✔Aquatics (Swimming): Allegiance of Honor 6/20/16
✔Ice Hockey: Trying to Score 6/25/16
✔Rugby: The Hooker and the Hermit 7/19/16
✔Equestrian: Corralled 7/28/16
✔Boxing: Fighting Silence 8/10/16
Completed:
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June 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016
Level: World Record Holder
25 of 25 Completed
The Games:
✔Summer: There Goes the Bride - Lori Wilde - takes place in Texas - known to be HOT - 07.29 ★★★★
✔Winter: Don't Open Till Christmas - Leslie Kelly - takes place at Christmastime - aka winter - 06.28 ★★★★★
✔Paralympics: Gingerbread Man - Maggie Shayne - h suffers from PTSD - 06.21 ★★★★
✔Youth Games: Hidden Huntress - Danielle L. Jensen - YA book - 06.24 ★★★★
✔Ancient Games: What I Did For a Duke - Julie Anne Long - historical - 06.30 ★★★★★
Countries:
✔Greece (GRE): No Good For Anyone - Locklyn Marx - country abbr in title - 06.16 ★★★★
✔Brazil (BRA): The Marcelli Bride - Susan Mallery - country abbr in title - 08.03 ★★★★
✔Switzerland (SUI): Blissful Surrender - BJ Harvey - country abbr in title - 08.07 ★★★
✔United States (USA): Under the Covers - Rita Herron - set in US - 07.07 ★★★
✔France (FRA): Heart of the Night - Gayle Wilson - country abbr in title - 07.28 ★★★★
✔Japan (JPN): His Majesty, the Prince of Toads - Delle Jacobs - country abbr in title - 09.06 ★★★★
✔Great Britain (GBR): Lady in White - Denise Domning - set in England/Great Britain - 06.25 ★★★★
✔Canada (CAN): Picking Clover - Bobby Hutchinson - set in Canada - 08.05 ★★★
✔Italy (ITA): The Mistake - Elle Kennedy - country abbr in title - 08.14 ★★★★
✔Germany (GER): Partner Games - Jessica Clare - country abbr in title - 07.16 ★★★★
Colors and Symbols:
✔Blue: Game for Marriage - Karen Erickson - blue cover - 07.08 ★★★
✔Black: Safe at Last - Maya Banks - black cover - 09.10 ★★★★
✔Red: Ginger's Heart - Katy Regnery - red title - 08.13 ★★★★★
✔Yellow: Witness in Death - J.D. Robb - yellow police blockade - 07.19 ★★★★
✔Green: Hidden Away - Maya Banks - sky has greenish cast - 08.21 ★★★★
✔White: Finding Bliss - BJ Harvey - white tank 09.10 ★★★★
✔Olympic Rings: The Bride of Casa Dracula - Marta Acosta - handcuffs are round - 06.26 ★★★
✔Torch/Flame: Tales From Mysteria Falls - Jennifer St. Giles - flame behind couple - 09.10 ★★★★
✔Medals: Judgment in Death - J.D. Robb - AAR Annual Reader Poll for Best Hero - 08.02 ★★★★
✔Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Wrapped in You - Kate Perry - 99 pages - 07.16 ★★★★