All Things Summer Reading Challenge

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

You're all doing so, so well!

[Alycia]

Are you back in town Dhes, or do you just have service/connection?

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I'm home. We only went away for a few days, but we had fun.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

3/6


A. As You Desire - Connie Brockway

U. An Unforgettable Lady-- Done

G. G aelen Foley- The Duke

U. Until Forever - Johanna Lindsey

S. Sugar Creek - Toni Blake - Done

T. Twice Tempted by a Rogue - Tessa Dare - Done

[Alycia]

Done! YAY! 12/12
12. Pleasurable Bargains- published summer 2007, read in august. Related to the House of Pleasure series that I have been reading this summer.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Congratulations, Alycia!

[Alycia]

Thanks Dhestiny! :)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

You're welcome! I need to get my fanny in gear so I can finish, too. 3 more books to read.

[Alycia]

I was going strong early this summer, but then I started reading a whole bunch of books that didn't fit the challenge :)

You still have plenty of time and august, any romance counts so that should help.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I have to do a Read The Month challenge for August, so I'm using that challenge for this one as well.

[Cheryl]

Alycia, I can help you make your books fit! Just channel your inner Cheryl...

[Robin]

I finished reading A Kiss at Midnight yesterday which was released this month so it counts and gives me 13\12

[Alycia]

Cheryl wrote: "Alycia, I can help you make your books fit! Just channel your inner Cheryl..."

LOL, I had to channel my inner Cheryl a few times since you set the standard for being creative. I am finally done :) Sometimes I worried that I wasn't going to finish.

[Cheryl]

Alycia wrote: "LOL, I had to channel my inner Cheryl a few times since you set the standard for being creative. I am finally done :) Sometimes I worried that I wasn't going to finish. "

I understand... I DIDN'T finish the last challenge, so I made sure that I finished this one!

[Alycia]

Cheryl wrote: "Alycia wrote: "LOL, I had to channel my inner Cheryl a few times since you set the standard for being creative. I am finally done :) Sometimes I worried that I wasn't going to finish. "

I understa..."

Which was the last challenge, the spring one? I hate not finishing challenges, I usually do.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

The last challenge was the April Showers Bring May Flowers challenge.

If I didn't spend so much time chatting and posting on Goodreads, I'd have an easier time of getting the challenge books read. LOL

[Alycia]

LOL, but that wouldn't be as much fun Dhes and you still finish your challenges here.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I know, I know. September is going to be harder though. 9 books... well, I guess I read at least that many per month, but usually last minute decisions, not all planned out! Gads!

[Alycia]

I am the same way. Even if I preplan I change my mind 50 times

[Christine]

Round 3
Duration: June 1st - August 31st
Completed: 10/12 books

1. What She Wants at Midnight by Kimberly Dean - 7/31 (3*); takes place during summer
2. Lucan by Susan Kearney - 8/2 (3*); published in August
3. I Thee Wed by Amanda Quick - 8/4 (3*); wedding at the end
4. Lie by Moonlight by Amanda Quick - 8/5 (4*); published in June
5. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson - 8/7 (4*); partially takes place over the summer
6. Dark Lover by JR Ward - 8/9 (4*); wedding takes place
7. This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen - 8/9 (4*); takes place over the summer
8. Moonstruck Madness by Laurie McBain - 8/12 (2*); two weddings take place
9. Another Faust by Daniel and Dina Nayeri - 8/15 (3*); published in August
10. Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning - 8/16 (4*); published in August

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Complete 10/12

1: Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston- Released in June Fin 08 June
2: Long Tall Texan Summer by Diana Palmer Fin 18 June
3: Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas Fin 21 June
4: The Bride and the Beast by Teresa Medeiros two weddings take place Finished 22 July
5: Sun, Sand, Sex by Shelly Laurenston et al Fin 25 June
6: Warlord by Jaid Black- Well the cover of this book is steaming hot! Fin 12 July
7: Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick Fin 05 Jul
8: Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen- Summer and gardening Fin 07 July
9: The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen- Released in the UK in August Finished 16 August
10: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas- Summery cover
11: Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas- Summery Cover
12: Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips- Texas is hot and hot = summer Finished 25 July 2010

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

4/6


A. Ask For It - Sylvia Day

U. An Unforgettable Lady-- Done 3 stars

G. G aelen Foley- The Duke - Done 5+ stars

U. Until Forever - Johanna Lindsey

S. Sugar Creek - Toni Blake - Done 4.5 stars

T. Twice Tempted by a Rogue - Tessa Dare - Done 4 stars

[Cheryl]

You're doing great, Dhes! By the way, what's with your name, Your Humble Servant?

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

It's my "title" for this group... just a little sumthin' I tossed on there.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

And thanks! I've changed the list a few times, but at least I'm getting it done :)

[Cheryl]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "It's my "title" for this group... just a little sumthin' I tossed on there."

Ah, makes total sense! I love it!

[Cheryl]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "And thanks! I've changed the list a few times, but at least I'm getting it done :)"

At least you're able to change the books this time! We can't change for the September challenge, can we?

[Alycia]

No, the horror ;)
I think I change my list every couple of days so I will be satisfied with it once Sept 1 rolls around.

[Cheryl]

Alycia wrote: "No, the horror ;)
I think I change my list every couple of days so I will be satisfied with it once Sept 1 rolls around."

I haven't even thought about it yet! But your way makes sense!

[Alycia]

LOL, it does? I just can never make up my mind because I want to read so many :)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

For the Build Your Own Challenge challenge, you can change your list up til September 1st. After that, if you're caught altering anything, you'll be forever banned from reading historical romance. And yes, that's even radar enforced.

[Alycia]

WOW! That's harsh. I won't disobey. That's why I keep changing my list now :)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

That's right, Alycia... work it baby... get it out of your system now!

[Alycia]

LOL! I usually avoid challenges where lists cannot be changed, but I was too tempted because I've never done a "create your own challenge" before.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

The nice thing is that you don't have to do more than 4 books, AND this fits perfectly well with the Spell September Challenge if you're feeling like 9 books isn't too much.

[Alycia]

I wanted to keep it easy. But I went from 4 to 5 books because I couldn't make up my mind :)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I'm still thinking I'll probably change that 9th "R" book. I don't know....

[Alycia]

Is that your harlequin selection?

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Yes... it's short so it won't be too painful. And at least it has good ratings.

[Alycia]

Short could be appealing if your other books are longer.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Yeah, I think I'll just stick with that one. It'll be the most challenging part of the challenge and I might just end up liking it.

[Alycia]

That's true. I hope it isn't a dud. At least it has good reviews so far.

[Cheryl]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "For the Build Your Own Challenge challenge, you can change your list up til September 1st. After that, if you're caught altering anything, you'll be forever banned from reading historical romance. ..."

Well shoot! I better make sure I'm happy with my list before committing to it!

[Becky]

1. Married in the Afternoon Fin 7/2
2. For the Roses (Roses bloom in the summer) Fin 7/6
3. Flowers from the Storm (Flowers are a summer feature as well as storms)
4. Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage (marriage in title) Fin 8/3
5. Rainbow Promise (Rainbows occur in summer) Fin 8/17
6. Sleepless in Scotland (summer release) Fin 7/11
7. Lover Mine (Cover is red hot like the sun) Fin 7/27
8. Perfect-McNaught (Summer release)
9. Guarding a Notorious Lady (summer release)
10. Seven Secrets of Seduction (red hot steaming cover and there was a wedding planned) Fin 7/4
11. Nine Rules to Break when Romancing a Rake (I hear it sizzles like the summer sun on blacktop) Fin 7/15
12. Pleasure of a dark Prince (Shirt is off can only mean summer!!) Fin 8/9
9/12 Completed as of 8/17/10
I have to change one book Guarding a Notorious Lady-It hasn't been released as promised-I plan to read Small Town Siren by Sophie Oak, it was published this summer.

[BJ Rose]

Just one more to go!

All Things Summer Challenge
June 1 - August 31
Round Two: 11/12

1. Wedding Takes Place: The Wicked Duke Takes a Wife by Jillian Hunter July 17 (4*)
2. Weddings Take Place: Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts July 18 (4*)
3. Published July 1999: Under the Boardwalk by Linda Howard, et.al. July 28 (3.5*)
4. Published July 2004: So In Love by Karen Ranney July 26 (5*)
5. Published Aug. 2007: To Scotland With Love by Karen Hawkins Aug 5 (4*)
6. Published July 2010: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh Aug 3
7. Wedding Takes Place: The Care and Taming of a Rogue by Suzanne Enoch Aug 8 (4.5*)
8. Wedding Takes Place: One Dance With a Duke by Tessa Dare July 21 (4*)
9. Wedding Takes Place: As An Earl Desires by Lorraine Heath Aug 11 (4*)
10. Published July 2010: Water Bound *Sea Haven #2 by Christine Feehan Aug 16 (4*)
11. Published July 2009: Sleepless in Scotland by Karen Hawkins Aug 17 (4*)
12. Published July 2010: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Way to go, BJ!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

You're doing great, BJ! We're cheering you on! OH, and Lady Isabella is such a good book!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

5/6


A. Ask For It - Sylvia Day - Done 4 stars

U. An Unforgettable Lady-- Done 3 stars

G. G aelen Foley- The Duke - Done 5+ stars

U. Until Forever - Johanna Lindsey

S. Sugar Creek - Toni Blake - Done 4.5 stars

T. Twice Tempted by a Rogue - Tessa Dare - Done 4 stars

[Christine]

Round 3 - DONE!
Duration: June 1st - August 31st
Completed: 12/12 books

1. What She Wants at Midnight by Kimberly Dean - 7/31 (3*); takes place during summer
2. Lucan by Susan Kearney - 8/2 (3*); published in August
3. I Thee Wed by Amanda Quick - 8/4 (3*); wedding at the end
4. Lie by Moonlight by Amanda Quick - 8/5 (4*); published in June
5. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson - 8/7 (4*); partially takes place over the summer
6. Dark Lover by JR Ward - 8/9 (4*); wedding takes place
7. This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen - 8/9 (4*); takes place over the summer
8. Moonstruck Madness by Laurie McBain - 8/12 (2*); two weddings take place
9. Another Faust by Daniel and Dina Nayeri - 8/15 (3*); published in August
10. Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning - 8/16 (4*); published in August
11. Reckless by Amanda Quick - 8/19 (3*); wedding takes place
12. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione - 8/20 (2*); published in June

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Way to go Christine! : )