DHASG 2022 Cover Love Challenge

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

DHASG Cover Love Challenge 2022

Duration: 1 January to 31 December, 2022

Introduction: Don't judge a book by its cover might be true when it comes to people, but book lovers always look at covers. That's what this challenge is about. Indulging the cover love!

Instructions:

Match a book cover with one of the categories on the list. A cover could potentially meet more than one category of the challenge, but you get to choose which one.

Rules:

1. Any DHASG member can participate in the challenge, and can sign up at any time during the year by December 31st, 2022
2. Sign up and post your stats regularly on this thread.
3. A book may only count once. Rereads are acceptable.
4. Since this is a cover challenge, at least one cover edition of the book used must match with one of the qualifications of the challenge. It possible, post the cover so we can see it, using a goodreads link (add book/author and click bookcover).

Levels:

1. Cover Boss: Read 30 or more books.
2. Cover Curator: Read 20-29 books.
3. Cover Epicurian: Read 15-19 books.

Categories:

1. In Love and War: A hero with a sword, an ax, a warhammer or bow (any other historical fighting instrument) on the cover.
2. Highland and Heather Cover: Hero wearing a Scottish plaid or otherwise appearing to look like a Scottish highlander.
3. MVP Cover: Hero wearing or holding sports gear.
4. Kiss Me More Cover: Hero and Heroine in a clinch.
5. Bare-chested Cover: Hero is shirtless.
6. I Love a Man in Uniform Cover: Hero is wearing a military uniform.
7. Hero of Color Cover: Hero on the cover is black, Native American, Asian, Latino or Middle Eastern.
8. Dressed to the Nines Cover: Hero is wearing formal clothing or a three piece suit.
9. Dancing Machine Cover: Hero is dancing alone or with someone else.
10. Rock Star Cover: Either hero is holding or playing instrument or cover has an instrument, or is singing into a microphone.
11. Flower Power Cover: A flower or bouquet of flowers is on the cover.
12. Animal Kingdom Cover: An animal is on the cover.
13. On the Beach Cover: A beach or ocean is depicted.
14. Kiss Cover: Someone is kissing or lips are depicted on the cover.
15. Femme Fatale Cover: A dangerous woman is on the cover.
16. Woman of Color Cover: A woman who is black, Asian, Native American, Latina or Middle Eastern is depicted on the cover.
17. Sci-Fi Cover: The cover depicts a science fiction scene.
18. Food Paradise Cover: Food of some kind is shown on the cover.
19.Let There Be Light Cover: A flame or a candle or torch, or anything that provides light is on the cover.
20.Fast and the Furious Cover: A hot rod car is on the cover.
21.Regency Manners Cover: A cover depicts a Regency historical romance scene.
22.Steampunk Aesthetic Cover: A Steampunk type scene is on the cover.
23.Swashbuckling Cover: The cover depicts a pirate or swashbuckling scene.
24.His Lordship Cover: A historically dressed man is on the cover.
25.Black and White Cover: Only the colors of black and white are on the cover, or a black and white photograph is on the cover.
26.Sword and Sorcery Cover: The book cover depicts a fantasy scene.
27. To Protect and Serve Cover: The cover depicts a police officer or fireman.
28. Kids R'Us Cover: A child, baby or children are on the cover.
29. My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys Cover: The hero is wearing a cowboy hat or other gear on the cover.
30. Spooky Cover: The cover looks scary or horrific.
31.Supernatural Lover Cover: A supernatural/paranormal scene is on the cover. Hero/heroine looks more than human.
32.Secret Agent Cover: The hero or heroine on the cover is depicted as a spy or secret agent.
33.The A Team Cover: There are at least three persons on the cover.
34.All That Glitters Cover: The cover depicts a high class scene, all the glitz and glitter. Alternatively depicting diamonds or jewels.
35.Prize Fighter Cover: Cover depicts a boxer, martial artist or a mixed martial artist cover.
36.Bearded Cover: The hero has a full beard on the cover.
37.Chrome Dome Cover: The hero is bald on the cover.
38.All Tatted Up Cover: A person on the cover has visible tattoo(es).
39.Beautiful Dress Cover: A figure on the cover is wearing a lovely dress.
40.Cartoon Cover: The cover is illustrated, animated or graphic art (drawn or painted, not photographed).
41.World Tour Cover: The cover features an international city.
42. Once Upon a Time Cover: Cover features elements from a well-known fairy tale.
43. Variation of a Theme Cover: A cover that is an homage to classic literature or classic movies, tv.
44. Beauty in the Eye Cover: A cover that is just really gorgeous.
45. Kooky Cover: Strange or weird cover.
46. Four Seasons Cover: The cover distinctively conveys one of the four seasons: winter, spring, summer or fall.
47. Biker Boy or Babe Cover: The person on the cover is riding a motorcycle.
48. Au Natural Cover: The person on the cover is mostly or fully undressed.
49. Bookaholic Cover: Book(s) are depicted on the cover.
50. Do Not Comprehend Cover: The cover makes absolutely no sense.
51. Nerds Are Sexy Cover: Read a book with a nerdy looking person on the cover.
52. Masquerade Cover: Read a book where the cover model is wearing a mask or their face is obscured.
53. All Sexed Up Cover: The cover makes it clear that this book is super sexy!


As Always.....
Bonus: Feel free to choose some covers of your own that don't necessarily fit into the above choices. Just tell us what your criteria is.

Challenge Participants

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[Phe]

I'm in...again!


DHASG Cover Love Challenge 2022

Duration: January 1st to December 31, 2022

Level: Cover Epicurean - Read 15-19 books

Current Status: 17/19

Categories:

1. In Love and War: A hero with a sword, an ax, a warhammer or bow (any other historical fighting instrument) on the cover. Marked by Midnight by Lara Adrian 02/2022
2. Highland and Heather Cover: Hero wearing a Scottish plaid or otherwise appearing to look like a Scottish highlander.
3. MVP Cover: Hero wearing or holding sports gear.
4. Kiss Me More Cover: Hero and Heroine in a clinch. Edge of Dawn by Lara Adrian 02/2022
5. Bare-chested Cover: Hero is shirtless. Stealing Vengeance by Kaylea Cross 02/2022



6. I Love a Man in Uniform Cover: Hero is wearing a military uniform.
7. Hero of Color Cover: Hero on the cover is black, Native American, Asian, Latino or Middle Eastern. Hard to Hold on To by Laura Kaye 04/2022
8. Dressed to the Nines Cover: Hero is wearing formal clothing or a three piece suit. When Day Breaks by Maya Banks 06/2022
9. Dancing Machine Cover: Hero is dancing alone or with someone else.
10. Rock Star Cover: Either hero is holding or playing instrument or cover has an instrument, or is singing into a microphone.



11. Flower Power Cover: A flower or bouquet of flowers is on the cover.
12. Animal Kingdom Cover: An animal is on the cover. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins 09/2022
13. On the Beach Cover: A beach or ocean is depicted. Shot Across the Bow by Julie Ann Walker 01/2022
14. Kiss Cover: Someone is kissing or lips are depicted on the cover. Hard Ever After by Laura Kaye 04/2022
15. Femme Fatale Cover: A dangerous woman is on the cover.



16. Woman of Color Cover: A woman who is black, Asian, Native American, Latino or Middle Eastern is depicted on the cover.
17. Sci-Fi Cover: The cover depicts a science fiction scene.
18. Food Paradise Cover: Food of some kind is shown on the cover.
19. Let There Be Light Cover: A flame or a candle or torch, or anything that provides light is on the cover.
20. Fast and the Furious Cover: A hot rod car is on the cover.

21. Regency Manners Cover: A cover depicts a Regency historical romance scene.
22. Steampunk Aesthetic Cover: A Steampunk type scene is on the cover.
23. Swashbuckling Cover: The cover depicts a pirate or swashbuckling scene.
24. His Lordship Cover: A historically dressed man is on the cover.
25. Black and White Cover: Only the colors of black and white are on the cover, or a black and white photograph is on the cover.

26. Sword and Sorcery Cover: The book cover depicts a fantasy scene. The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan 12/2022
27. To Protect and Serve Cover: The cover depicts a police officer or fireman.
28. Kids R' Us Cover: A child, baby or children are on the cover. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling 10/2022
29. My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys Cover: The hero is wearing a cowboy hat or other gear on the cover.
30. Spooky Cover: The cover looks scary or horrific.



31. Supernatural Lover Cover: A supernatural/paranormal scene is on the cover. Hero/heroine looks more than human. Fall of Night by Lara Adrian 03/2022
32. Secret Agent Cover: The hero or heroine on the cover is depicted as a spy or secret agent.
33. The A Team Cover: There are at least three persons on the cover.
34. All That Glitters Cover: The cover depicts a high class scene, all the glitz and glitter. Alternatively depicting diamonds or jewels.
35. Prize Fighter Cover: Cover depicts a boxer, martial artist or a mixed martial artist cover.



36. Bearded Cover: The hero has a full beard on the cover. Garrett's Destiny by Rebecca Zanetti 12/2022
37. Chrome Dome Cover: The hero is bald on the cover.
38. All Tatted Up Cover: A person on the cover has visible tattoo(es). The Princess and the Mercenary by Victoria Paige 02/2022
39. Beautiful Dress Cover: A figure on the cover is wearing a lovely dress.
40. Cartoon Cover: The cover is illustrated, animated or graphic art (drawn or painted, not photographed). Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 09/2022



41. World Tour Cover: The cover features an international city.
42. Once Upon a Time Cover: Cover features elements from a well-known fairy tale.
43. Variation of a Theme Cover: A cover that is an homage to classic literature or classic movies, tv.
44. Beauty in the Eye Cover: A cover that is just really gorgeous.
45. Kooky Cover: Strange or weird cover.

46. Four Seasons Cover: The cover distinctively conveys one of the four seasons: winter, spring, summer or fall. Cold As Ice by Toni Anderson 03/2022
47. Biker Boy or Babe Cover: The person on the cover is riding a motorcycle. Immortal's Honor by Rebecca Zanetti 01/2022
48. Au Natural Cover: The person on the cover is mostly or fully undressed.
49. Bookaholic Cover: Book(s) are depicted on the cover.
50. Do Not Comprehend Cover: The cover makes absolutely no sense.



51. Nerds Are Sexy Cover: Read a book with a nerdy looking person on the cover.
52. Masquerade Cover: Read a book where the cover model is wearing a mask or their face is obscured.
53. All Sexed Up Cover: The cover makes it clear that this book is super sexy! Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian 01/2022

[Suzanne]

Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group
DHASG 2022 Cover Love Challenge
Duration: 1 January to 31 December, 2022

Progress: 0 out of 30

Levels:
1. Cover Boss: Read 30 or more books.
2. Cover Curator: Read 20-29 books.
3. Cover Epicurian: Read 15-19 books.

Introduction: Don't judge a book by its cover might be true when it comes to people, but book lovers always look at covers. That's what this challenge is about. Indulging the cover love!

Instructions:

Match a book cover with one of the categories on the list. A cover could potentially meet more than one category of the challenge, but you get to choose which one.

Rules:
(view spoiler)[
1. Any DHASG member can participate in the challenge, and can sign up at any time during the year by December 31st, 2022
2. Sign up and post your stats regularly on this thread.
3. A book may only count once. Rereads are acceptable.
4. Since this is a cover challenge, at least one cover edition of the book used must match with one of the qualifications of the challenge. It possible, post the cover so we can see it, using a goodreads link (add book/author and click bookcover). (hide spoiler)]

Categories:

1. In Love and War: A hero with a sword, an ax, a warhammer or bow (any other historical fighting instrument) on the cover.
2. Highland and Heather Cover: Hero wearing a Scottish plaid or otherwise appearing to look like a Scottish highlander.
3. MVP Cover: Hero wearing or holding sports gear.
4. Kiss Me More Cover: Hero and Heroine in a clinch.
5. Bare-chested Cover: Hero is shirtless.
6. I Love a Man in Uniform Cover: Hero is wearing a military uniform.
7. Hero of Color Cover: Hero on the cover is black, Native American, Asian, Latino or Middle Eastern.
8. Dressed to the Nines Cover: Hero is wearing formal clothing or a three piece suit.
9. Dancing Machine Cover: Hero is dancing alone or with someone else.
10. Rock Star Cover: Either hero is holding or playing instrument or cover has an instrument, or is singing into a microphone.
11. Flower Power Cover: A flower or bouquet of flowers is on the cover.
12. Animal Kingdom Cover: An animal is on the cover.
13. On the Beach Cover: A beach or ocean is depicted.
14. Kiss Cover: Someone is kissing or lips are depicted on the cover.
15. Femme Fatale Cover: A dangerous woman is on the cover.
16. Woman of Color Cover: A woman who is black, Asian, Native American, Latina or Middle Eastern is depicted on the cover.
17. Sci-Fi Cover: The cover depicts a science fiction scene.
18. Food Paradise Cover: Food of some kind is shown on the cover.
19.Let There Be Light Cover: A flame or a candle or torch, or anything that provides light is on the cover.
20.Fast and the Furious Cover: A hot rod car is on the cover.
21.Regency Manners Cover: A cover depicts a Regency historical romance scene.
22.Steampunk Aesthetic Cover: A Steampunk type scene is on the cover.
23.Swashbuckling Cover: The cover depicts a pirate or swashbuckling scene.
24.His Lordship Cover: A historically dressed man is on the cover.
25.Black and White Cover: Only the colors of black and white are on the cover, or a black and white photograph is on the cover.
26.Sword and Sorcery Cover: The book cover depicts a fantasy scene.
27. To Protect and Serve Cover: The cover depicts a police officer or fireman.
28. Kids R'Us Cover: A child, baby or children are on the cover.
29. My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys Cover: The hero is wearing a cowboy hat or other gear on the cover.
30. Spooky Cover: The cover looks scary or horrific.
31.Supernatural Lover Cover: A supernatural/paranormal scene is on the cover. Hero/heroine looks more than human.
32.Secret Agent Cover: The hero or heroine on the cover is depicted as a spy or secret agent.
33.The A Team Cover: There are at least three persons on the cover.
34.All That Glitters Cover: The cover depicts a high class scene, all the glitz and glitter. Alternatively depicting diamonds or jewels.
35.Prize Fighter Cover: Cover depicts a boxer, martial artist or a mixed martial artist cover.
36.Bearded Cover: The hero has a full beard on the cover.
37.Chrome Dome Cover: The hero is bald on the cover.
38.All Tatted Up Cover: A person on the cover has visible tattoo(es).
39.Beautiful Dress Cover: A figure on the cover is wearing a lovely dress.
40.Cartoon Cover: The cover is illustrated, animated or graphic art (drawn or painted, not photographed).
41.World Tour Cover: The cover features an international city.
42. Once Upon a Time Cover: Cover features elements from a well-known fairy tale.
43. Variation of a Theme Cover: A cover that is an homage to classic literature or classic movies, tv.
44. Beauty in the Eye Cover: A cover that is just really gorgeous.
45. Kooky Cover: Strange or weird cover.
46. Four Seasons Cover: The cover distinctively conveys one of the four seasons: winter, spring, summer or fall.
47. Biker Boy or Babe Cover: The person on the cover is riding a motorcycle.
48. Au Natural Cover: The person on the cover is mostly or fully undressed.
49. Bookaholic Cover: Book(s) are depicted on the cover.
50. Do Not Comprehend Cover: The cover makes absolutely no sense.
51. Nerds Are Sexy Cover: Read a book with a nerdy looking person on the cover.
52. Masquerade Cover: Read a book where the cover model is wearing a mask or their face is obscured.
53. All Sexed Up Cover: The cover makes it clear that this book is super sexy!

As Always.....
Bonus: Feel free to choose some covers of your own that don't necessarily fit into the above choices. Just tell us what your criteria is.

[Tricia]

I'd like to play! I have some books I've already read this year that fit into these categories, so I hope those count. I'd like to see how many more books I can read to fit this challenge. This looks fun!

Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group
DHASG 2022 Cover Love Challenge
Duration: 1 January to 31 December, 2022

Progress: 26/53

Levels:
1. Cover Boss: Read 30 or more books.
2. Cover Curator: Read 20-29 books.
3. Cover Epicurian: Read 15-19 books.


Categories:

1. In Love and War: A hero with a sword, an ax, a warhammer or bow (any other historical fighting instrument) on the cover.

2. Highland and Heather Cover: Hero wearing a Scottish plaid or otherwise appearing to look like a Scottish highlander.

3. MVP Cover: Hero wearing or holding sports gear.

4. Kiss Me More Cover: Hero and Heroine in a clinch.

5. Bare-chested Cover: Hero is shirtless.
Object of His Desire by Ava March 02/05/2022
Ja'Vel by Athena Storm 07/25/2022 ★★★


6. I Love a Man in Uniform Cover: Hero is wearing a military uniform.

7. Hero of Color Cover: Hero on the cover is black, Native American, Asian, Latino or Middle Eastern.

8. Dressed to the Nines Cover: Hero is wearing formal clothing or a three piece suit.
Save the Date by Annabeth Albert 05/26/2022
Doctor Who: Pest Control by Peter Anghelides 07/22/2022 ★★★★


9. Dancing Machine Cover: Hero is dancing alone or with someone else.

10. Rock Star Cover: Either hero is holding or playing instrument or cover has an instrument, or is singing into a microphone.

11. Flower Power Cover: A flower or bouquet of flowers is on the cover.
How to Outline a Romance Novel: Fiction Writing Skills for Romance Authors by Julie L. Spencer 07/20/2022


12. Animal Kingdom Cover: An animal is on the cover.

13. On the Beach Cover: A beach or ocean is depicted.
Heat Wave by Jennifer Archer, Katie Macaliser & Sheridan Smythe 06/28/2022


14. Kiss Cover: Someone is kissing or lips are depicted on the cover.
Wild by Castielslostwings 01/16/2022


15. Femme Fatale Cover: A dangerous woman is on the cover.
The Witch with No Name by Kim Harrison 06/24/2022


16. Woman of Color Cover: A woman who is black, Asian, Native American, Latina or Middle Eastern is depicted on the cover.

17. Sci-Fi Cover: The cover depicts a science fiction scene.
Doctor Who: Time Reaver by Jenny T. Colgan


18. Food Paradise Cover: Food of some kind is shown on the cover.
Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss 04/05/2022


19.Let There Be Light Cover: A flame or a candle or torch, or anything that provides light is on the cover.
Fire and Ice by Castielslostwings 03/05/2022


20.Fast and the Furious Cover: A hot rod car is on the cover.

21.Regency Manners Cover: A cover depicts a Regency historical romance scene.
Rapid Regency: An Author's Quick Guide to Writing Regency Romance by Jewel Allen 02/17/2022


22.Steampunk Aesthetic Cover: A Steampunk type scene is on the cover.

23.Swashbuckling Cover: The cover depicts a pirate or swashbuckling scene.
Pirate by Eve Langlais 08/31/2022


24.His Lordship Cover: A historically dressed man is on the cover.

25.Black and White Cover: Only the colors of black and white are on the cover, or a black and white photograph is on the cover.
Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta 04/20/2022


26.Sword and Sorcery Cover: The book cover depicts a fantasy scene.

27. To Protect and Serve Cover: The cover depicts a police officer or fireman.

28. Kids R'Us Cover: A child, baby or children are on the cover.

29. My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys Cover: The hero is wearing a cowboy hat or other gear on the cover.

30. Spooky Cover: The cover looks scary or horrific.
Doctor Who: Technophobia by Matt Fitton 07/29/2022
Doctor Who: Death and the Queen by James Goss 08/01/2022


31.Supernatural Lover Cover: A supernatural/paranormal scene is on the cover. Hero/heroine looks more than human.

32.Secret Agent Cover: The hero or heroine on the cover is depicted as a spy or secret agent.

33.The A Team Cover: There are at least three persons on the cover.

34.All That Glitters Cover: The cover depicts a high class scene, all the glitz and glitter. Alternatively depicting diamonds or jewels.

35.Prize Fighter Cover: Cover depicts a boxer, martial artist or a mixed martial artist cover.
The Bride and the Mercenary by Harper Allen 07/06/2022 The heroine in this book is a boxer.


36.Bearded Cover: The hero has a full beard on the cover.
Daddy Bear by Laylah Roberts 07/10/2022


37.Chrome Dome Cover: The hero is bald on the cover.

38.All Tatted Up Cover: A person on the cover has visible tattoo(es).
Crankshaft by K.M. Neuhold 07/18/2022


39.Beautiful Dress Cover: A figure on the cover is wearing a lovely dress.

40.Cartoon Cover: The cover is illustrated, animated or graphic art (drawn or painted, not photographed).
Embrace Your Weird: Face Your Fears and Unleash Creativity by Felicia Day 07/15/2022


41.World Tour Cover: The cover features an international city.
Mermaids Marry in Green by Alice Renaud 07/01/2022 London, England


42. Once Upon a Time Cover: Cover features elements from a well-known fairy tale.

43. Variation of a Theme Cover: A cover that is an homage to classic literature or classic movies, tv.

44. Beauty in the Eye Cover: A cover that is just really gorgeous.

45. Kooky Cover: Strange or weird cover.

46. Four Seasons Cover: The cover distinctively conveys one of the four seasons: winter, spring, summer or fall.
The Real Deal by K.M. Neuhold 07/28/2022 Summer


47. Biker Boy or Babe Cover: The person on the cover is riding a motorcycle.

48. Au Natural Cover: The person on the cover is mostly or fully undressed.
Convincing Quinn by Chloe Cole 07/11/2022
Pretty Girl by Alexa Riley 08/02/2022


49. Bookaholic Cover: Book(s) are depicted on the cover.
Twelfth Night by Flora Speer 12/17/2022


50. Do Not Comprehend Cover: The cover makes absolutely no sense.

51. Nerds Are Sexy Cover: Read a book with a nerdy looking person on the cover.

52. Masquerade Cover: Read a book where the cover model is wearing a mask or their face is obscured.

53. All Sexed Up Cover: The cover makes it clear that this book is super sexy!
Pleasures of Somerville Park by Ava March 02/07/2022