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message 1: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Over in a Flash - hopefully will be a reoccurring challenge.

I stole this idea (with permission) from the SOS: Serious Overload of Series group.

Over in a Flash ~ Cover Hunt & Theme Challenge ~
Duration: February 1st through 28th, 2015.

Rules: Choose at least two (2) of the three (3) options below. (Meaning minimum of two books.) Color may be the predominant color of the book, or a “pop” of color that catches your eye. Holidays are explained. Items may be found on the cover, or the word found within the story-line.

Please feel free to post your book covers, dates read, and star ratings.

You may join at any time during the month. Feel free to do all three, or more, if you want.

Member Choosing: Jonel has been a GoodReads member since December, 2012 and a participant of Happily Ever After Café since June, 2014. She lives in Peterborough, ON, Canada. She loves to “curl up on the couch with a good book” and lose herself in the pages. She has a high maintenance dog, a Husky X Greyhound named Lady, and a cat named Thorn.

COLOR: Pink, Red, White!

HOLIDAY THEMES: (1) Groundhog’s Day: {February 2nd} Read a book that show someone peaking out or around something or someone. Or read a book with a brown cover. (2) Black History Month: {month of February} Read a book by a Black author, or about Black History. Listopia help:   Books by Black Authors;   Contemporary Black Women's Literature;   Black History Month. (3) Make a Friend Day: {February 11th} Read a story about friendship. (4) Valentine’s Day: {February 14th} In the spirit of the day, read a Romance! (5) Singles Awareness Day : {February 15th} Read a book where the character is comfortable with their status as a single. (6) Walking the Dog Day: {February 22nd} Read a book where the main characters have a dog or where a dog plays a prominent role in the story.

ITEMS: February’s birthstone is Amethyst. Its flower are violet and primrose. Zodiac Signs are Aquarius and Pisces. Other cover items: poplar, cedar, pine, hearts, roses, dog, cat, fish, horse, barn, someone laughing, or wings.

BLACK HISTORYAMENTHYSTSPISCESGROUNDHOGPOPLAR TREESHEARTSDOG WALKING HORSEPINE TREEVIOLETSFRIENDSHIP QUOTE


message 2: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (last edited Mar 04, 2015 10:56PM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments
Blinkie Text Generator at TextSpace.net

BJ Rose 04/03 - Done! Congrats!
Chris 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Debra 00/03
Elaine 10/10 - Done! Congrats!
Harley 00/03
~His.Southern.Wife~ 00/03
Ipshita 02/02 - Done! Congrats!
Jonel 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Julianna 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Karen 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Kari 02/02 - Done! Congrats!
Kelly 00/06
Kme_17 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Kritika 08/08 - Done! Congrats!
Lauren 02/02 - Done! Congrats!
Lennie 02/02 - Done! Congrats!
Lisa (Aussie Girl) 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Lisa Kay 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Melissa (MO) 01/03
Michelle T 02/02 - Done! Congrats!
Nikki♥ 04/04 - Done! Congrats!
Nicole 00/03
Poongothai 06/04 - Done! Congrats!
Sally906 02/02 - Done! Congrats!
Sandra (AU) 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Sandra 00/02
Silva 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Stacy 00/03



message 3: by Chris (last edited Feb 20, 2015 04:17PM) (new)

Chris (cdavies1951) | 266 comments I'm in for 3.

3 of 3 Complete

The Future Scrolls by Fern Michaels 02/02 (White)

Something About You (FBI/US Attorney, #1) by Julie James 02/18 (Pink)

Silk Is for Seduction (The Dressmakers, #1) by Loretta Chase 2/20 (Pink)


message 4: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Chris!


message 5: by Michelle T. (new)

Michelle T. (chely1217) | 399 comments I'm in Lisa... put me down for 2


message 6: by Kme_17 (new)

Kme_17 | 93 comments I going for three : )


message 7: by Lisa - (Aussie Girl) (last edited Feb 16, 2015 07:35PM) (new)

Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Three for me - 3/3. FINISHED.

COLOUR: Pink Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart (Love By Numbers, #3) by Sarah MacLean - Finished. 2/14/15. ★★★☆

DAY - VALENTINE'S DAY - Read a Romance Bound by Flames (Night Prince, #3) by Jeaniene Frost . Finished 2/4/15. ★★★☆

ITEM: WINGS Ascension (Guardians of Ascension, #1) by Caris Roane . Another one that's been on TBR FOREVER. Finished 2/17/15. ★★.


message 8: by Melissa (last edited Jan 18, 2015 03:30PM) (new)

Melissa Here are my three:

Cover-white: The Third Circle (Arcane Society, #4) by Amanda Quick
Holiday- Walking the Dog: Hot Six (Stephanie Plum, #6) by Janet Evanovich
Item on cover- Dog: Sully's Kids by Dawn Stewardson


message 9: by Julianna (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 671 comments Count me in for 3.


message 10: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Michelle T, Kim, Lisa, Melissa, and Julianna!


message 11: by Nicole (new)

Nicole | 115 comments I am in for 3 :)


message 12: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Nicole!


message 13: by Kari (new)

Kari | 1791 comments In for 2, I'll post as I go.


*~His.Southern.Wife.~* (hissouthernwife) | 9 comments I'll be aiming for 3, but not sure which 3, yet.


message 15: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 1031 comments I'm in for 2 :)


message 16: by Elaine (new)

Elaine Put me down for 10 please.


message 17: by Nikki ♥ (new)

Nikki ♥ | 2103 comments I'm in for 3.


message 18: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Kari, ~His.Southern.Wife~, Ipshita, Elaine, and Nikki♥!


message 19: by Harley (new)

Harley (harrleyq) | 1 comments I am in for 3 as well but haven't selected yet. 8 )


message 20: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Harley and Kelly!


message 21: by Sally906 (last edited Feb 28, 2015 01:44PM) (new)

Sally906 I'd like to join in please

I will do three :)

1. Colour: Pink
Operation Valentine by Loretta Hill Operation Valentine by Loretta Hill

Read - review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2. Themes: Romance
The Country Practice by Meredith Appleyard The Country Practice by Meredith Appleyard
Still currently reading - won't finish :(

3. Items: Dog
Animal Magnetism (Animal Magnetism, #1) by Jill Shalvis Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis
Read - review not written yet


message 22: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Sally!


message 23: by Elaine (new)

Elaine HEAC - OVER IN A FLASH FEBRUARY 2015

1) PINK COVER Slightly Wicked (Bedwyn Saga #2) by Mary Balogh Mary Balogh
2) RED COVER Just A Kiss (It's In His Kiss, #0.5) by Ally Broadfield Ally Broadfield *
3) WHITE COVER The Earl Who Loved Me (Tales From Seldon Park The Short Stories, #1) by Bethany M. Sefchick Bethany M Sefchick *
4) BROWN COVER (Groundhog day) Never Miss a Chance (Kellington, #2) by Maureen Driscoll Maureen Driscoll *
5) ROMANCE STORY (St. Valentine's Day) Mad About Ivy (Berkshire Brides, #0.5) by Margo Maguire Margo Maguire *
6) CAT/COVER The Gift of Regency by Regan Walker Regan Walker et al *
7) HEART/COVER For Love of the Duke (The Heart of a Duke, #1) by Christi Caldwell Christi Caldwell *
8) VIOLETS/COVER The Vicar's Widow by Julia London Julia London *
9) HORSE/COVER The Clergyman's Daughter by Julia Jeffries Julia Jeffries *
10) FISH/COVER Outrageous Behavior by Amy Corwin Amy Corwin *

* = Kindle

Thank you :o)


message 24: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Updated your link, Elaine. :o)


message 25: by Elaine (new)

Elaine Thank you Lisa Kay :o)


message 26: by Silvia (new)

Silvia | 587 comments I'm in!

1. Cover - Red God-Shaped Hole by Tiffanie DeBartolo

2. Holiday themes - Walking the Dog Day - The Mutt and the Matchmaker (A Matchmaker Mystery #1) by J.B. Lynn

3. Item - Heart on the cover - An Absolutely Incredible Valentine by Casey Wilder


message 27: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Silvia!


message 28: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments I'm in, too. I think I'll shoot for two. I'm not sure of my books, yet.


message 29: by Jonel (last edited Feb 21, 2015 09:13PM) (new)

Jonel I'm in for all 3

2/3

COLOR: Pink, Red, White!
Hopebreaker by Dean F. Wilson

HOLIDAY THEMES: (4) Valentine’s Day: {February 14th} In the spirit of the day, read a Romance!
Rough Rider (Hot Cowboy Nights, #2) by Victoria Vane

ITEMS: dog
Almost Perfect by Diane Daniels Manning


message 30: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Jonel!


message 31: by Stacy (new)

Stacy (missmcstace) Count me in for 3 please :-)


message 32: by Poongothai (last edited Mar 04, 2015 10:52PM) (new)

Poongothai (poongsa) | 67 comments Completed
I'm in for 4

COLOR:
Pink,
Red,
White! Riders (Rutshire Chronicles, #1) by Jilly Cooper Feb 20

HOLIDAY THEMES:
(1) Groundhog’s Day: {February 2nd} Read a book that show someone peaking out or around something or someone. Or read a book with a brown cover.
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey Feb 13
(2) Black History Month: {month of February} Read a book by a Black author, or about Black History. Listopia help: Books by Black Authors; Contemporary Black Women's Literature; Black History Month.
(3) Make a Friend Day: {February 11th} Read a story about friendship.
(4) Valentine’s Day: {February 14th} In the spirit of the day, read a Romance!
Knowing the Score (London Legends #1) by Kat Latham Feb 3
(5) Singles Awareness Day : {February 15th} Read a book where the character is comfortable with their status as a single.
(6) Walking the Dog Day: {February 22nd} Read a book where the main characters have a dog or where a dog plays a prominent role in the story.
Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie Feb 9

ITEMS:
February’s birthstone is Amethyst. Its flower are violet and primrose. Zodiac Signs are Aquarius and Pisces. Other cover items: poplar, cedar, pine, hearts, roses, dog, cat Animal Attraction (Animal Magnetism, #2) by Jill Shalvis Feb 4, fish, horse, barn, someone laughing All Summer Long (Fool's Gold, #9) by Susan Mallery Feb 6, or wings.


message 33: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Stacy and Poongothai!


message 34: by Sandra (last edited Jan 31, 2015 10:30PM) (new)

Sandra HEA February 2015 Challenge


0/3 Completed

Red: High Stakes
1. Make a Friend Day: {February 11th}: Low Midnight
2. Valentine’s Day: {February 14th}: Bound by Flames

High Stakes (Bo Blackman, #3) by Helen Harper Low Midnight (Kitty Norville, #13) by Carrie Vaughn Bound by Flames (Night Prince, #3) by Jeaniene Frost


message 35: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Sandra!


message 36: by Sandra (new)

Sandra Lisa Kay I'm adding another book, to make 3 :)


message 37: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Sure, Sandra. Done!


message 38: by Lennie (new)

Lennie Daluz (lenniedaluz) | 24 comments Hey! I forgot to sign up! Put me up for 2. :)


message 39: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Karen and Lennie!


message 40: by Sandra (new)

Sandra HEA February 2015 Challenge


1/3 Completed

Red: High Stakes
1. Make a Friend Day: {February 11th}: Low Midnight
2. Valentine’s Day: {February 14th}: Bound by Flames 2/2/15 ★★★★★

High Stakes (Bo Blackman, #3) by Helen Harper Low Midnight (Kitty Norville, #13) by Carrie Vaughn Bound by Flames (Night Prince, #3) by Jeaniene Frost


message 41: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments
Ah! First one the board, Sandra. Updated you. :o)

...pink roses...



message 42: by Sandra (new)

Sandra Very nice!!!


message 43: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments


message 44: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 1216 comments A little late, but you can put me down for at least 3 - and I have my first one done already!

COLOR: Pink: Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart (Love By Numbers, #3) by Sarah MacLean by Sarah MacLean - 2.02 - didn't grab me as much as the others in the trilogy - maybe I expected more


message 45: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 249 comments I am going to try to read 2. I failed miserably with the January challenge as I have had A LOT going on! I have missed you ALL!


message 46: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments
Welcome to the challenge, BJ Rose & Sandra! I updated you already, BJ Rose. Glad you're back, Sandra. :o)

...walking the dog...



message 47: by Nikki ♥ (new)

Nikki ♥ | 2103 comments Over in a Flash February
1/4

Going to do 4

Red: Romancing the Duke (Castles Ever After, #1) by Tessa Dare 2/3 - 4★
White: Rising Tides (Chesapeake Bay Saga, #2) by Nora Roberts
Romance: Fall from India Place (On Dublin Street, #4) by Samantha Young
Wings: The Darkest Touch (Lords of the Underworld, #11) by Gena Showalter


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Finished 1/3

DAY - VALENTINE'S DAY - Read a Romance Bound by Flames (Night Prince, #3) by Jeaniene Frost. Finished 2/4/15. ★★★☆ Bound by Flames (Night Prince, #3) by Jeaniene Frost


message 49: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments
Updated you, Nikki♥ and Lisa (Aussie Girl). :o)

...barn...



message 50: by Nikki ♥ (last edited Feb 04, 2015 06:02PM) (new)

Nikki ♥ | 2103 comments Thanks Lisa Kay.

Over in a Flash February
2/4


Red: Romancing the Duke (Castles Ever After, #1) by Tessa Dare 2/3 - 4★
White: Inner Harbor (Chesapeake Bay Saga, #3) by Nora Roberts
Romance: Fall from India Place (On Dublin Street, #4) by Samantha Young
Wings: The Darkest Touch (Lords of the Underworld, #11) by Gena Showalter 2/4 - 3.5★


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