All Things Summer Reading Challenge

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

I saw it in other peoples list and checked it out and decided to steal it : )I am glad that someone else has read it and liked it. Is it easy to get as an ebook? I haven't looked yet.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I don't know. I have the pb.

[Robyn]

I don't have all my list yet!
Started Married By Morning today.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Everyone's excited about that book, Robyn. I cringed when I saw it in HC. I'm so cheap! Are you going to be reading this on June 1st so it can count for the challenge?

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Right I finally have my list down!

June

Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston- Released in June
Long Tall Texan Summer by Diana Palmer
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
Sunshine by Robin McKinley



July

Sun, Sand, Sex by Shelly Laurenston et al
For the Roses by Julie Garwood- Summer ideal for gardening and roses!
Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen- Summer and gardening



August

The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen- Released in the UK in August
Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas- Summery cover
Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas- Summery Cover
Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips- Texas is hot and hot = summer.

[Robyn]

I started to wait and read on June 1st to count, but I'm very weak. lol I just couldn't wait.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

LOL It happens to the best of us. Maybe save the last couple pages until June 1st. LOL

[Lisarenee]

Sign me up Dhestiny. I still need to pick my books, but I have a bunch on my shelf and on hold at the library so I'm sure I'll come up with a list soon. Also, wanted to sneak a peek at what everyone else was listing.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

You bet!!!! I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with :)

[Kathy]

Hello? June 1? Are you there? I have Married by Morning to read. Hurry up!!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

You could check and see, but I'm sure it's June 1st somewhere in the world. LOL

[Dina]

It's already June 1st in Australia, LOL.

[Kathy Anne]

I ordered it awhile back and just realized it didn`t get here yet,I guess it will be one of those 28 day ones=Rats

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Ladies, you need to be reading your book on or after June 1st for it to count.

What was that you said, Dina? It's June 1st in Australia?

Works for me!

[Kathy Anne]

Dhestiney,
Gotcha

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

**wink, wink**

[Kathy]

Oh! yeah, it's June 1 somewhere! Rats, I didn't think of that. :-)

[Kathy Anne]

Wow,I`ve got to get moving before it gets to Europe then,or is it.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

LOL

[Kathy]

In Europe, they are about 6 hours ahead. June 1 in a few hours.

[Kathy]

Oh, 6 hours ahead of the US. I forget about the international dynamic of GR. :-)

[BJ Rose]

Finally getting my list posted!

All Things Summer Challenge
June 1 - August 31
0/12 completed

1. Published June 2009: Wed Him Before You Bed Him by Sabrina Jeffries
2. Published June 2010: Dreamveil by Lynn Viehl
3. Wedding Takes Place: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas
4. Wedding Takes Place: To Wed A Scandalous Spy by Celeste Bradley
5. Published July 2004: So In Love by Karen Ranney
6. Published July 2009: Sleepless in Scotland by Karen Hawkins
7. Published July 2010: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley
8. Wedding Dress on Cover: Vision in White by Nora Roberts
9. Wedding Dress on Cover: Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts
10. Published Aug. 2006: From London With Love by Jenna Petersen
11. Published Aug. 2009: The Laird Who Loved Me by Karen Hawkins
12. Wedding in Title: A Wicked Lord at the Wedding by Jillian Hunter
13. Wedding Takes Place: The Wicked Duke Takes a Wife by Jillian Hunter
14. Bride in Title: The Ideal Bride by Stephanie Laurens

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Nice list, BJ!

[Dina]

1st update...
Let the madness begin, LOL.

All Things Summer Reading Challenge
Duration: June 1 - August 31

1/12 completed

1. Wedding-related theme: Vision in White by Nora Roberts == 06/01
2. Word 'burning' in the title: Burning Wild by Christine Feehan
3. Word 'fire' in the title: Wild Fire by Christine Feehan
4. Wedding-related theme: Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts
5. Wedding-related theme: Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts
6. Word 'summer' in the title: The Summer of You by Kate Noble
7. Word 'hot' in the title: Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick
8. Word 'married' in the title: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas
9. Summer release: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
10. Summer release: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
11. Summer release: Into the Crossfire by Lisa Marie Rice
12. Sheiks are from desertic countries and the desert is hot: The Sheik and the Runaway Princess by Susan Mallery

[BJ Rose]

Right back at you, Dina!

All Things Summer Challenge
June 1 - August 31
1/12 completed

1. Published June 2009: Wed Him Before You Bed Him by Sabrina Jeffries
2. Published June 2010: Dreamveil by Lynn Viehl
3. Wedding Takes Place: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas June 1 (5*)
4. Wedding Takes Place: To Wed A Scandalous Spy by Celeste Bradley
5. Published July 2004: So In Love by Karen Ranney
6. Published July 2009: Sleepless in Scotland by Karen Hawkins
7. Published July 2010: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley
8. Wedding Dress on Cover: Vision in White by Nora Roberts
9. Wedding Dress on Cover: Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts
10. Published Aug. 2006: From London With Love by Jenna Petersen
11. Published Aug. 2009: The Laird Who Loved Me by Karen Hawkins
12. Wedding in Title: A Wicked Lord at the Wedding by Jillian Hunter
13. Wedding Takes Place: The Wicked Duke Takes a Wife by Jillian Hunter
14. Bride in Title: The Ideal Bride by Stephanie Laurens

[Christine]

All Things Summer Reading Challenge
Duration: June 1st - August 31st
Completed: 1/12 books

1. Purgatory by Jet Mykles - read 6/2 (4*); published in July

[Robin]

I have some books I've set aside that fit but think I'll post them as I go along. Right now I'm working on by Shana Galen. When the book starts its July 1789 and the release date was\is June 1st. I'm thinking it fits the criteria of both contests.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

1/12 down - Wild Fire by Christine Feehan. Wedding takes place in book.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

FYI -I've edited the guidelines to show that Mating ceremonies or other similar bonding ceremonies can be counted towards the "marriage" event for June.

Handfasting (Highlanders), bonding, mating (PNR) etc., are all acceptable.

[Dina]

All Things Summer Reading Challenge
Duration: June 1 - August 31

2/12 completed

1. Wedding-related theme: Vision in White by Nora Roberts == 06/01
2. Wedding-related theme: Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts == 06/05
3. Word 'burning' in the title: Burning Wild by Christine Feehan
4. Word 'fire' in the title: Wild Fire by Christine Feehan
5. Wedding-related theme: Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts
6. Word 'summer' in the title: The Summer of You by Kate Noble
7. Word 'hot' in the title: Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick
8. Word 'married' in the title: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas
9. Summer release: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
10. Summer release: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
11. Summer release: Into the Crossfire by Lisa Marie Rice
12. Sheiks are from desertic countries and the desert is hot: The Sheik and the Runaway Princess by Susan Mallery

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Innocent On Her Wedding Night - Word "wedding" in the title and a wedding took place in the book - READ

2/12 complete

[Cheryl]

by Julia Quinn-- Summer release - READ

1/12

[Alycia]

Read:
1. - steamy story, takes place in Houston when its hot, beach house scene
2. - new release, read in June
3. - red, white, blue cover


3/12

[Cheryl]

Alycia how was My Reckless Surrender?

[Alycia]

Cheryl wrote: "Alycia how was My Reckless Surrender?"

Hey Cheryl,
It was good, I was not wowed. There is a ton of drama!!! The heroine was scheming and difficult to like. The hero was besotted like a young boy with puppy love. I gave it three stars. I have never read Anna Campbell before, so I really can't compare and say this was worse or better than her other books. I am going to guess and say, perhaps not as good as others out there.

[Cheryl]

Thanks Alycia.. I've read two others by her, Claiming the Courtesan and Untouched, both were fab! I don't have this one yet so I will probably wait a while to get it... thanks!

[Alycia]

Cheryl wrote: "Thanks Alycia.. I've read two others by her, Claiming the Courtesan and Untouched, both were fab! I don't have this one yet so I will probably wait a while to get it... thanks!"

You are welcome. It's just my opinion though.

[Robyn]

Well so far all I have read in the challenge is by Diana Palmer, I have been fighting a sinus infection now for 2 months and just haven't felt much like reading. I hope to get some reading in next week and get the rest of my list finalized.Long Tall Texan Summer

[Alycia]

Robyn wrote: "Well so far all I have read in the challenge is by Diana Palmer, I have been fighting a sinus infection now for 2 months and just haven't fe..."

Sinus infections are the worst and so are sinus headaches! Hope you feel better soon Robyn!

[Robyn]

Thanks, Alycia, I'm slowly getting better!

[Cheryl]

Sorry to hear that Robyn! See if your Dr will give you a steroid along with an antibiotic, that usually takes care of it! :)

[Robin]

Robyn, Hope you're soon better. I can empathize with you having had a few myself, not fun.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Oh, Robyn, I'm sorry to hear that!!! Please take care of yourself! *hugs*

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Oh, and Robyn, I didn't have you listed as participating in the challenge, but I have you down now.

[Dina]

All Things Summer Reading Challenge
Duration: June 1 - August 31

3/12 completed

1. Wedding-related theme: Vision in White by Nora Roberts == 06/01
2. Wedding-related theme: Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts == 06/05
3. Word 'burning' in the title: Burning Wild by Christine Feehan == 06/06
4. Word 'fire' in the title: Wild Fire by Christine Feehan
5. Wedding-related theme: Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts
6. Word 'summer' in the title: The Summer of You by Kate Noble
7. Word 'hot' in the title: Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick
8. Word 'married' in the title: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas
9. Summer release: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
10. Summer release: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
11. Summer release: Into the Crossfire by Lisa Marie Rice
12. Sheiks are from desertic countries and the desert is hot: The Sheik and the Runaway Princess by Susan Mallery

[Julianna]

1.The Nerd Who Loved Me by Vicki Lewis Thompson (Set in Las Vegas & Sedona, two popular vacation spots) (6/6)
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Update 6/7 - Completed 1/12

[Lacy]

I'm interested in participating. Sign me up.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Yay!!! Glad to have you, Lacy! You're signed up!

[Lacy]

Thanks. I'll post my books in a bit.

[Dina]

All Things Summer Reading Challenge
Duration: June 1 - August 31

4/12 completed

1. Wedding-related theme: Vision in White by Nora Roberts == 06/01
2. Wedding-related theme: Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts == 06/05
3. Word 'burning' in the title: Burning Wild by Christine Feehan == 06/06
4. June release: The Ranger by Rhonda Nelson == 06/08
5. Word 'fire' in the title: Wild Fire by Christine Feehan
6. Wedding-related theme: Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts
7. Word 'summer' in the title: The Summer of You by Kate Noble
8. Word 'hot' in the title: Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick
9. Word 'married' in the title: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas
10. Summer release: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
11. Summer release: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
12. Sheiks are from desertic countries and the desert is hot: The Sheik and the Runaway Princess by Susan Mallery