All Things Summer Reading Challenge

[Alycia]

Done:
4. Be With Me- published by Berkley HEAT
5. Start Me Up- travel, international travel plans

5/12

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

How was Be With Me, Alycia?

And what about Bree Tanner?

[Alycia]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "How was Be With Me, Alycia?

And what about Bree Tanner?"

Be With Me was good, not as good as other MB books, but she never disappoints. I gave it three stars. I felt it lulled in several spots. I am not done with Bree Tanner yet, half way through. I plan on reading more of it this evening. I must say that it is very interesting. I left off at a good part too! :)
I haven't felt like writing reviews much lately, but I will definitely write one for Bree.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I'll look forward to reading it, Alycia!

[Robyn]

1.Word Summer in the title:Long Tall Texan Summer by Diana Palmer-done
2.Wedding-related theme:Dark Angel / Lord Carew's Bride by Mary Balogh-done
3.Wedding-related theme:Western Weddings: Rocky Mountain Bride \ Shotgun Vows \ Springville Wife byJillian Hartdone
4.Summer release:Dangerous by Diana Palmer:done
Love in the Afternoon byLisa Kleypas: done 7/2
5.June/2009:Wed Him Before You Bed Him by Sabrina Jeffries
6. Wedding related:The Wedding in White by Diana Palmer-done
7.July/2005:One Night With a Prince by Sabrina Jeffries-done 7/4
8.Title contains the word Sun-Brighter Than the Sun by Julia Quinn-7/17

[Alycia]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "I'll look forward to reading it, Alycia!"

Thanks! :)

[Lacy]

Here is my tentative list, still working out a few.


Heat of Passion (Out of Uniform, #2) by Elle Kennedy    
Tourist Trap by Emma Harrison--summer vacation
What's Hot: Sparks Are Flying by Caitlyn Davis 
Getting lost with boys by Hailey Abbot--summer road trip 
One reckless summer by Toni Blake
Sin undone by Larissa Ione--august release  
Running Hot (Arcane Society, # 5) by Jayne Ann Krentz
Before I Melt Away (Harlequin Blaze #162) by Isabel Sharpe--summer heat melts 
Barely Decent (Heat) (Harlequin Temptation, #904) by Jennifer -- beach/vacation, summery cover
Two Hot! (Forbidden Fantasies) (Harlequin Blaze #259) by Cara Summers
Burning wild by Christine Feehan--summer sun/heat burns

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I finished . A marriage takes place in the book. completed 3/12

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

1/12 Complete

Beast Behaving Badly- Shelly Laurenston- Released in June fin 08/06
Long Tall Texan Summer- Diana Palmer
Secrets of a Summer Night- Lisa Kleypas
Sunshine- Robin Mckinley
Sun, Sand and Sex- Shelly Laurenston et al
For the Roses- Julie Garwood- roses summer
Hot in Here- Sophie Renwick
Garden Spells – Sarah Addison Allen- Gardens, summer
The Girl who Chased the Moon- Released (in the UK) in
Sugar Daddy LK- Summery cover by Lisa Kleypas
Blue Eyed Devul Lk Summery Cover by Lisa Kleypas
Heaven, Texas- Susan Elizabeth Phillips- Texas, hot in the summer, marriage in the book

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

Burning Wild is burning hot, Lacy. :)

[Amanda]

I can't plan that far ahead so I'm just going to have to add the books as I get them done ....

3/12 completed

1. How to Knit a Wild Bikini ~ (summer related) ~
Christie Ridgeway ~ 06/07
2. Unravel Me (summer related) ~ Christie Ridgeway
~ 06/08
3. Simply Irresistible (wedding takes place/wedding
dress on the cover) ~ Rachel Gibson 06/20

[Lacy]

Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Burning Wild is burning hot, Lacy. :)"

Cool, I kind of got that impression from some reviews. Looking forward to it. Intense too, right?

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I agree with Danielle, Lacy. It is very intense and very hot. My favorite of the 4 books so far.

[Robin]

I feel like such a slow reader compared to some of you. I just finished my first two books The release date is June, the Prologue takes place in July and there is not only discussion of a wedding but there is one. I believe I can also count it just came out as an E-book this month, I don't recall it specifying a particular month but the main characters are on vacation and there is discussion of a wedding. So 2\12 for me please

[Lacy]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "I agree with Danielle, Lacy. It is very intense and very hot. My favorite of the 4 books so far." Cool. Looking forward to it.

[Dina]

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

5/12 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/2010 release: The Ranger by Rhonda Nelson == 06/08
5. August/2009 release: Shoot to Thrill by Nina Bruhns == 06/09
6. Word 'fire' in the title: Wild Fire by Christine Feehan
7. Wedding-related theme: Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts
8. Word 'summer' in the title: The Summer of You by Kate Noble
9. Word 'hot' in the title: Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick
10. Word 'married' in the title: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas
11. Summer/2010 release: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
12. Sheiks are from desertic countries and the desert is hot: The Sheik and the Runaway Princess by Susan Mallery

[Christine]

Duration: June 1st - August 31st
Completed: 2/12 books

1. Purgatory by Jet Mykles - read 6/2 (4*); published in July
2. Faith by Jet Mykles - read 6/9 (4*); published in July

[Cheryl]

I finished and it was fabulous!!!!!!!!

2/12 READ

[Kathy]

4/12 READ

kleypas - married by morning (married in title) – 6/2/10
hunter - wedding night of an english rogue - (wedding in title) – 6/5/10
maclean - 9 rules to break when romancing a rake - (a wedding takes place) – 6/6/10
long - perils of pleasure – (a wedding takes place) – 6/9/10

dare - one dance with a duke - opens in london, june, 1817 (currently reading)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I'm done with June. I've read: -

June -

1. To Wed a Wicked Earl Done - Wedding takes place in book.
2. Wild Fire Done - Wedding takes place in book.
3. Pregnant by the Warrior Done - Wedding takes place in book.
4. Innocent On Her Wedding Night Done - Word "wedding" in the title and wedding takes place in book.

4/12 completed.

[Kathy]

oh, wait - 4 books per month. ok, so I'm done with June and will continue to read the Tessa Dare book even though it doesn't count. Rest of the plan looks like this:

To read in July
kleypas - love in the afternoon (released in june)
foley - my dangerous duke (released in june)
parker - guarding a notorious lady (released july)
hoyt - wicked intentions (released in july)

To read in August
kleypas - when strangers marry (marry in the title)
quinn - how to marry a marquis (marry in the title)
medieros - the devil wears plaid (released in august)
feehan - burning wild (burn in the title)

[Dina]

UM, I'm confused... Are we supposed to read only 4 books per month? I've already read 5...

[Kathy]

Hi - this is what was posted for the challenge. My interpretation is 4 books per month. Maybe I missed something?

The All Things Summer Challenge will span the months of June, July and August. I’m encouraging you to read 4 books per month, for a total of 12 books, but as always, you choose the number of books you want to read. As long as the books relate in some way to summer, they will count.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Dina, you can read more if you want. 12 for the 3 month period. 4 for each month, but like most of the challenges, you can read more if you want.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I should have said "I'm encouraging at least 4 per month..."

[Dina]

Okay, got it! I'll read more than 4 per month, as usual. I can't stop myself, LOL. I hope that doesn't mess up your tallying, UM.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Nope, it won't mess anything up at all. Any more books that I read which qualify I'll be adding as well. One, just because I like the edit feature.. LOL.. and two because by continuing to list books that qualify, I might be helping someone else who is having a problem coming up with books for the challenge.

[Robyn]

Don't know how much reading I will get in next week, I'm going out of town to my sister's. I'll catch up when I get back.

[Dina]

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

6/12 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/2010 release: The Ranger by Rhonda Nelson == 06/08
5. August/2009 release: Shoot to Thrill by Nina Bruhns == 06/09
6. Word 'married' in the title: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas == 06/11
7. Word 'fire' in the title: Wild Fire by Christine Feehan
8. Wedding-related theme: Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts
9. Word 'summer' in the title: The Summer of You by Kate Noble
10. Word 'hot' in the title: Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick
11. Summer/2010 release: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
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]

Have a good time, Robyn! See ya when you get back.

[Cheryl]

Finished reading by Tessa Dare- wedding in story and starts out in June!

3/12 READ

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Cheryl, I think we're doing that for a group read here in July. I'm looking forward to it.

[Cheryl]

It was very good! I can't wait for the others in the series, I'm so glad I don't have to wait long!

[Alycia]

Ditto what Cheryl said! I can't wait for book 2 and 3. I need to read her first trilogy as well.

[Cheryl]

Yes Alycia, you do need to read her first trilogy, it was great!!

[Alycia]

Cheryl wrote: "Yes Alycia, you do need to read her first trilogy, it was great!!"


That's what everyone keeps telling me. I think I will after I finish the Stud Club Trilogy.

[Christine]

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

1. Purgatory by Jet Mykles - read 6/2 (4*); published in July
2. Faith by Jet Mykles - read 6/9 (4*); published in July
3. Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas - read 6/12 (4*); Married in title

[Dina]

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

7/12 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/2010 release: The Ranger by Rhonda Nelson == 06/08
5. August/2009 release: Shoot to Thrill by Nina Bruhns == 06/09
6. Word 'married' in the title: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas == 06/11
7. Story takes place during the summer: The Broken H by J.L. Langley == 06/12
8. Word 'fire' in the title: Wild Fire by Christine Feehan
9. Wedding-related theme: Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts
10. Word 'summer' in the title: The Summer of You by Kate Noble
11. Word 'hot' in the title: Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick
12. Sheiks are from desertic countries and the desert is hot: The Sheik and the Runaway Princess by Susan Mallery

[Christine]

Duration: June 1st - August 31st
Completed: 4/12 books

1. Purgatory by Jet Mykles - read 6/2 (4*); published in July
2. Faith by Jet Mykles - read 6/9 (4*); published in July
3. Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas - read 6/12 (4*); Married in title
4. Love Is Blind by Lynsay Sands - read 6/13 (4*); published in August

[BJ Rose]

All Things Summer Challenge
June 1 - August 31
3/12 completed

1. Published June 2009: Wed Him Before You Bed Him by Sabrina Jeffries June 6 (3.5*)
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 June 13 (4*)
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

[Dina]

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

8/12 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/2010 release: The Ranger by Rhonda Nelson == 06/08
5. August/2009 release: Shoot to Thrill by Nina Bruhns == 06/09
6. Word 'married' in the title: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas == 06/11
7. Story takes place during the summer: The Broken H by J.L. Langley == 06/12
8. Wedding-related theme: Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts == 06/14
9. Word 'fire' in the title: Wild Fire by Christine Feehan
10. Word 'summer' in the title: The Summer of You by Kate Noble
11. Word 'hot' in the title: Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick
12. Sheiks are from desertic countries and the desert is hot: The Sheik and the Runaway Princess by Susan Mallery

[Alycia]

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

8/12 completed

1. Wedding-related theme: Vision in White by Nora Roberts == 06/01
2. Wedding-related t..."

Dina,
How did you like the first three of the Bride Quartet? I had a friend loan me the first two. I am kinda interested in reading them.

[Dina]

Alycia, I really liked Bed of Roses (4 1/2 stars): it was sweet and romantic, just like NR's writing used to be before she decided to focus on the romantic suspense genre. Vision in White and Savor the Moment were OK (3 1/2 stars): it had some good and sigh-worthy moments, but some boring stuff too. I plan to read the last book, Happy Ever After, so you can say I'm enjoying this series overall. :)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

My 19 year old daughter LOVES the Bride Quartet books, Alycia. She's pestering me to read them.

[Dina]

The Bride Quartet books have a strong "fairy tale" and "feel good" vibe: everything and everyone is very nice and close to perfect, and that can be annoying or just what one needs, depending on one's mood.

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

Update 6/14/10 1/13

Summer Knight by Jim Butcher
Hotter Than Hell by Kim Harrison, et al
Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas
His at Night by Sherry Thomas (cover looks summery)
Vacations from Hell by Libba Bray et al
Vampire Vacation by CJ Ellisson
The Wedding by Julie Garwood 6/12
My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding by PN Elrod et al
Sun Kissed by Catherine Anderson
Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews
Heat Stroke by Rachel Caine
Water Bound by Christine Feehan (I drink more water in the summer, and it comes out in the summer)
Scandal's Bride by Stephanie Laurens

[Alycia]

Thanks so much Dina and Dhestiny!! I have not read anything by NR before, but this series caught my eye.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Attention!!!! Our very own, wise, BJ Rose, pointed out that August is Romance Awareness Month. I feel that since that's an important part of who we are as a group, that for August any romance novel should be allowable.

Of course, feel free to complete August how YOU see fit.

Thanks, BJ!!!

[Julianna]

1.The Nerd Who Loved Me by Vicki Lewis Thompson (Set in Las Vegas & Sedona, two popular vacation spots) (6/6)
2.Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward (Partially set in the Adirondacks, a popular vacation spot) (6/15)
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Update 6/16 - Completed 2/12

[Dina]

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

9/12 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/2010 release: The Ranger by Rhonda Nelson == 06/08
5. Summer/2009 release: Shoot to Thrill by Nina Bruhns == 06/09
6. Word 'married' in the title: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas == 06/11
7. Story takes place during the summer: The Broken H by J.L. Langley == 06/12
8. Wedding-related theme: Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts == 06/14
9. Summer/2007 release: Annabelle's Courtship by Lucy Monroe == 06/16
10. Word 'fire' in the title: Wild Fire by Christine Feehan
11. Word 'summer' in the title: The Summer of You by Kate Noble
12. Word 'hot' in the title: Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick