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March Challenge 2010
LOL This SUCKS! Well, the challenge doesn't :)...It rocks! But timing does! I wish I had saved my current read for this challenge, for Lisa Kleypas' Someone To Watch Over Me has the GREENEST cover I've ever seen! LOL Just my luck :P
Jacqueline wrote: "LOL This SUCKS! Well, the challenge doesn't :)...It rocks! But timing does! I wish I had saved my current read for this challenge, for Lisa Kleypas' Someone To Watch Over Me has the GREENEST cover ..."LOL!! Oh no!!!
Jacqueline wrote: "LOL This SUCKS! Well, the challenge doesn't :)...It rocks! But timing does! I wish I had saved my current read for this challenge, for Lisa Kleypas' Someone To Watch Over Me has the GREENEST cover ..."LOL! I know what you mean. I've spent some time tonight going through my books looking for green/ greenish covers, and realized I don't own as many as I thought. Then, I started looking for celtic/ irish myths etc. Then, I just started looking at European bookcovers. I'll be posting my list soon :o)
0/6 CompletedThis is what I have so far- of course I may change them later. I’m a little concerned that they are all HR and no PNR…. I’ll have to see how I do with that…
1- Beauty by Robin McKinley
2 – Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
3 – This is All I Ask by Lynn Kurland
4 – Golden Surrender by Heather Graham
5 – The Devil Wears Tartan by Karen Ranney
6 – Autumn in Scotland by Karen Ranney
Here's my list:0/7 read
1.The Vampire's Lady by D.J. Marteeny
2.The Secret by Julie Garwood
3.Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
4.A Hoboken Hipster in Sherwood Forest by Marianne Mancusi
5.Tempting Evil by Keri Arthur
6.The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason
*7. Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts, or Stray by Rachel Vincent
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In case anyone's interested, here's a book that's green, and according to the reviews, is based on Celtic mythology:[image error]
I'll give it a go. will add my books as I read them though. :-) I do have one already though since it is a book club read for my one monthly book club get together. And another that is audio from the libraryGreen Covers:
1. The Mammoth Book of Irish Romance (currently reading)
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2. Under the Radar: Sisterhood Series #8
3. Strange Brew (currently reading)
4. Point Blank (currently reading)
5. Phantoms
6. Bride of the Wolf (currently reading)
7.
I'll give it go! Here's a partial list....0/7 Done
1. Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian
2. Torn by Julie Kenner
3. Blood Is the New Black: A Novel by Valerie Stivers
4. Wild Blue Under by Judi Fennell
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6.
7.
To Read:
this is going to be more fun than i thought!!!
Kelley wrote: "I'll give it a go. willl add my books as I read them though. :-) I do have one already though since it is a book club read for my one monthly book club get together. And another that is audio from ..."The Mammoth book should count for at least 3 books - it's huge!
Carolyn F. wrote: "Kelley wrote: "I'll give it a go. willl add my books as I read them though. :-) I do have one already though since it is a book club read for my one monthly book club get together. And another that..."I know- I agree- it really should!!!!
I read the Mammoth book of Vampire Romance (the first one) and it took me a little while to read all the stories! Since then I've gotten the Mammoth book of Vampire Romance 2 and the Mammoth book of Paranormal Romance. I want to read the Mammoth book of Irish Romance too.... but I should read my others first I guess... :o)
Ruth wrote: "this is going to be more fun than i thought!!! "That's good- I remember you not being too happy with the idea of this challenge! But I still don't see a posting list!!! ;o)
Megan wrote: "Carolyn F. wrote: "Kelley wrote: "I'll give it a go. willl add my books as I read them though. :-) I do have one already though since it is a book club read for my one monthly book club get togethe..."I don't have any of the Mammoth books :o(
Michelle wrote: "Megan wrote: "Carolyn F. wrote: "Kelley wrote: "I'll give it a go. willl add my books as I read them though. :-) I do have one already though since it is a book club read for my one monthly book cl..."LOL!! I'm sure you'll get some!! :o)
10/10 done!!1.
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...Falling Awake5.
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...And for Good Luck
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dear daughter i had to do this twice because i accidentally deleted first time.
Ruth wrote: "1.
...Too Big to Miss2.
...Scots on the Rocks3.
....."Ruth, please let me know what you think of
. After reading the synopsis, I've added it to my "to buy" list!
Michelle wrote: "Ruth wrote: "1.
...Too Big to Miss2.
...Scots on the Rocks3.[bookcover:This Charming Man: ..."
I've had it in my To buy list as well!
Specks of green as in a leaf are going to count with me :)1. Strange Brew
2. To Seduce A Sinner
3. Simply Magic
4. Nightwalker
5. Chain Lightning
6. Untouched
Carolyn F. wrote: "The Mammoth book should count for at least 3 books - it's huge!"You're telling me! It's like 600 pages.
You must be a very fast reader. 600 pages would take me forever!
I've made a few changes to my list. Here it is again.0/7 read
1.The Vampire's Lady by D.J. Marteeny
2.The Secret by Julie Garwood
3.Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
4.To the Edge by Cindy Gerard
5.Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas
6.The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason
*7. Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts, or Tempting Evil by Keri Arthur
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March Challenge - In Honor of St. Patricks DayChallenge Duration: March 1-31st
You can join this challenge at any time!
Participants:
Carolyn F.
Kelley
Megan
Michelle
Ruth
Valorie
Total books read in this challenge so far: 0
Please re-post your list after every update. Updates will occur every Sunday.
Also, please have your total at the top of your post (example 1/6 books read). Striking out the books you have read is also helpful and/or dating them also helps!
Thank you and enjoy your books everyone!
If a book is not in the group bookshelf, please add it! Thank you!
Carolyn F. wrote: "You must be a very fast reader. 600 pages would take me forever!"Well I didn't say I wouldn't end up changing it... LOL ;-) That IS a huge book. The names of them sure do suit!
1/6 Completed Green Covers in honor of St. Patrick’s Day1- Beauty by Robin McKinley
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3 – This is All I Ask by Lynn Kurland
4 – Golden Surrender by Heather Graham
5 – The Devil Wears Tartan by Karen Ranney
6 – Autumn in Scotland by Karen Ranney
7th Bonus Book - ? Yet
Michelle wrote: "I've made a few changes to my list. Here it is again.0/7 read
1.The Vampire's Lady by D.J. Marteeny
2.The Secret by Julie Garwood
3.[book:Lord of Scoundrels|..."
michelle - the secret - is a real fun read!!
1/7 read 1.The Vampire's Lady by D.J. Marteeny
2.The Secret by Julie Garwood
4.To the Edge by Cindy Gerard
5.Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas
6.The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason
*7. Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts, or Tempting Evil by Keri Arthur
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Ruth wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I've made a few changes to my list. Here it is again.0/7 read
1.The Vampire's Lady by D.J. Marteeny
2.The Secret by Julie Garwood
3.[book:Lo..."
That's good to know. I've never read any Garwood novels, but I've been told she's one of the better writers of historical romance.
all the books i have of hers are on my keeper shelf --i didnt like the rose novellas as much. contemporary romantic suspense not as good as historicals IMHO.
2/6 Completed Green Covers in honor of St. Patrick’s Day1- Beauty by Robin McKinley
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3 – This is All I Ask by Lynn Kurland
4 –
5 – The Devil Wears Tartan by Karen Ranney
6 – Autumn in Scotland by Karen Ranney
7th Bonus Book - ?
1/7 Done1. Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian
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3. Blood Is the New Black: A Novel by Valerie Stivers
4. Wild Blue Under by Judi Fennell
5. The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe
6. Emerald Flash by Charles Knief
7. Guardians: Eternally by Maureen Child
2/7 read 1.
2.The Secret by Julie Garwood
4.To the Edge by Cindy Gerard
5.Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas
6.The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason
*7. Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts, or Tempting Evil by Keri Arthur
Megan wrote: "Carolyn F. wrote: "The Mammoth book should count for at least 3 books - it's huge!..."I know- I agree- it really should!!!! "
Megan is one of the boss ladies in here. ;-) So does that mean I got the go ahead to use it for more than one book? LOL I hadn't planned to do that but if I'm allowed, I'll do it since the book is monstrously well... mammoth! :-) It'll take me the entire month to finish that thing!
And it IS green AND Irish themed, so that sounds like at least two points to me. *grin*
Megan wrote: I read the Mammoth book of Vampire Romance (the first one) and it took me a little while to read all the stories! Since then I've gotten the Mammoth book of Vampire Romance 2 and the Mammoth book of Paranormal Romance. "I have all of the Romance ones to date - both vampire ones, the paranormal one, the time travel one, and obviously the Irish one. I llike that there is such a variety in each book and that all the stories are around 30 pages, which makes them perfect to read each one in a single sitting.
1/7 readI'll give it a go. will add my books as I read them though. :-) I do have one already though since it is a book club read for my one monthly book club get together. And another that is audio from the library
Green Covers:
1. The Mammoth Book of Irish Romance - Counts for two books (currently reading)
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2. The Mammoth Book of Irish Romance - Counts for two books (currently reading)
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3. Under the Radar: Sisterhood Series #8
4. Strange Brew (currently reading)
5. Point Blank (finished 3/6/10)
6. Phantoms
7. Bride of the Wolf (currently reading)
Kelley wrote: "Megan wrote: "Carolyn F. wrote: "The Mammoth book should count for at least 3 books - it's huge!..."I know- I agree- it really should!!!! "
Megan is one of the boss ladies in here. ;-) So does..."
Kelley- I officially give you permission to count it as two books. It is about 600 pages, so that would equal about 2 300 page books. Does that sound fair? Let me know if it doesn't! This is the Romance Lovers for the Challenge-Impaired so we are easy going folks here!!! :o) Although March is technically Michelle's month, but I think she would agree with me on this! What do you say Michelle?
Megan wrote: "Kelley wrote: "Megan wrote: "Carolyn F. wrote: "The Mammoth book should count for at least 3 books - it's huge!..."I know- I agree- it really should!!!! "
Megan is one of the boss ladies in he..."
Wow! Being the youngest in my family, no one ever cares what I think, LOL! I say have at it, those Mammoth books are huge!
2/7 Done1.
2.
3. Blood Is the New Black: A Novel by Valerie Stivers
4. Wild Blue Under by Judi Fennell
5. The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe
6. Emerald Flash by Charles Knief
7. Guardians: Eternally by Maureen Child
Megan wrote: "Kelley- I officially give you permission to count it as two books. It is about 600 pages, so that would equal about 2 300 page books. Does that sound fair?"Most definitely sounds fair to me! Thanks ladies! I'll update my post momentarily.
Michelle wrote: "Wow! Being the youngest in my family, no one ever cares what I think, LOL! I say have at it, those Mammoth books are huge! ..."LOL Michelle. :-)
Kelley wrote: "Megan wrote: I read the Mammoth book of Vampire Romance (the first one) and it took me a little while to read all the stories! Since then I've gotten the Mammoth book of Vampire Romance 2 and the M..."I'm jealous Kelley! I only have the two vampire ones and the paranormal one! I want the time-travel and Irish one too!!! I've only read the first vampire one though... mabye I should read my other two before I buy more! LOL
3/6 Completed Green Covers in honor of St. Patrick’s Day1- Beauty by Robin McKinley
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5 – The Devil Wears Tartan by Karen Ranney
6 – Autumn in Scotland by Karen Ranney
7th Bonus Book -
Possible alternate GREEN books or for my 7th book: Mr. Darcy’s Great Escape by Marsha Altman and Heart of the Dragon by Gena Showalter
March Challenge - In Honor of St. Patricks DayChallenge Duration: March 1-31st
You can join this challenge at any time!
Participants:
Carolyn F.
Kelley - 1 book read
Megan - 3 books read
Michelle - 2 books read
Ruth
Valorie - 2 books read
Total books read in this challenge so far: 8
Please re-post your list after every update. Updates will occur every Sunday.
Also, please have your total at the top of your post (example 1/6 books read). Striking out the books you have read is also helpful and/or dating them also helps!
Thank you and enjoy your books everyone!
If a book is not in the group bookshelf, please add it! Thank you!
4/6 Completed Green Covers in honor of St. Patrick’s DayI switched out Autumn in Scotland for The Incurable Matchmaker.
1- Beauty by Robin McKinley
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3 –
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6 – The Incurable Matchmaker by Mary Balogh
7th Bonus Book - ?
Possible alternate GREEN books OR for my 7th book: Mr. Darcy’s Great Escape by Marsha Altman and Heart of the Dragon by Gena Showalter
3/7 Done1.
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4. Wild Blue Under by Judi Fennell
5. The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe
6. Emerald Flash by Charles Knief
7. Guardians: Eternally by Maureen Child
2/7 readI'll give it a go. will add my books as I read them though. :-) I do have one already though since it is a book club read for my one monthly book club get together. And another that is audio from the library
Green Covers:
1. The Mammoth Book of Irish Romance - Counts for two books (currently reading)
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2. The Mammoth Book of Irish Romance - Counts for two books (currently reading)
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3. Under the Radar: Sisterhood Series #8
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5.
6. Phantoms
7. Bride of the Wolf (currently reading)
6/7 Completed Green Covers in honor of St. Patrick’s Day1-
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5 –
6 –
7th Bonus Book - ?
Possible 7th book:
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1. Strange Brew2. To Seduce A Sinner
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4. Nightwalker
5. Chain Lightning
6. Untouched
Simply Magic was such a sweet, romantic book. Absolutely loved it. I think it's the 2nd book in the series.
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In Honor of St. Patrick's Day
You may join this challenge at any time during the month of March!
Rules: The romance book cover must be mostly (although this is lenient) green in color (yes that includes Aqua, Seafoam green, Emerald green, etc). If the lettering of the title and/or author is in a shade of green this counts as well. You MUST post the book cover with your list. The exception to the green cover rule would be that you can use a book if it has Irish/Celtic setting/myth/legend to it. Choose 6 books; feel free to add a 7th for luck. Have fun choosing your books. Happy Reading!
To post a book cover you need to look down right above the comment box at the bottom of the screen. The sentence “add book/author” – click on that. A small box will pop up. To add a book cover at the bottom of the box click “cover” and then perform your search by either title or author. When you have found the book you are looking for click “add” that is a grey button across from the book you are looking for.