All Things Summer Reading Challenge

[Dina]

Another update...


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

10/12 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. Summer/2009 release: Bengal's Heart by Lora Leigh == 06/18
11. Word 'fire' in the title: Wild Fire by Christine Feehan
12. Word 'hot' in the title: Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick

[BJ Rose]

Dina wrote: "Another update...


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

10/12 completed

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

I'm impressed - you're reading them in the order you listed them!! Or are you going to get wild and reverse the last two?! *grin!*

Are we soon going to see a Round Two?

[Dina]

LOL, BJ! I'm not reading them in the order I listed. I rearrange the order when I post my updates. And I haven't stuck with my original list either. ;)

Yup, Round Two is around the corner. Lots of good stuff to come.

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Complete 2/12

Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston- Released in June Fin 08 June
Long Tall Texan Summer by Diana Palmer Fin 18 June
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas Fin 21 June
Sunshine by Robin McKinley
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
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.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

How was the Diana Palmer book, Suzanne?

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

It was okay, I know it was a book of 3 short stories, but they were really short it seemed I would just get into the story and then it would end! I have read better books by Diana Palmer so it isn't one I would recommend.

I am onto Lisa Kleypas next I haven't read the Wallflower series for a while so I am looking forward to it

[Cheryl]

Finished reading ... it was a good book but disappointing to me because I was hoping for something a little more wicked from Con! :)

4/12 Read

[Linds]

I'm 5/12 so far. So far my favorites of the challenge is the new Lisa Kleypas book (of course :) But The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dressen was surprisingly good. I underestimated it because it was a teen novel.

[Alycia]

Done 6/12
The Feather- june release, june read

[Robin]

Crush on You by Christie Ridgway. Its publication date is June 2010 and in addition to their being discussion about at least one wedding there is a wedding at the end, so ... 3\12 for me please

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

Update 6/21/10 2/13

Summer Knight by Jim Butcher
Hotter Than Hell by Kim Harrison, et al
Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas 6/18
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

[Lisarenee]

So I finally found my books here they are:

1)To Wed A Wicked Prince by Jane Feather - Completed
2)Taming the Highland Bride by Lynsay Sands - Completed
3)The Elusive Bride by Stephanie Laurens - Completed
4)No Man's Bride by Shana Galen - Completed
5)The Prince's Bride by Victoria Alexander
6)Bride Hunt by Jane Feather
7)To Wed A Highland Bride by Sarah Gabriel
8)Barely A Bride by Rebecca Hagan Lee
9)A Belated Bride by Karen Hawkins
10)Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens
11)The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens
12)Late for the Wedding by Amanda Quick

4 of 12 completed

[BJ Rose]

All Things Summer Challenge
June 1 - August 31
4/12 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 June 21 (4*)
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
15. Published July 2010: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

[Amanda]

Okay So I got June Completed 1/3 of the way done!! Completed 4/12
1. How to Knit a Wild Bikini by Christie Ridgeway ~ (summer related) 06/07
2. Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson ~ (wedding related) 06/20
3. Summer in the City by Robin Sisman ~ (Summer related) 06/21
4. Diary of a Mad Bride by Laura Wolf ~ (wedding related) 06/22

[Dina]

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

11/12 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. Summer/2009 release: Bengal's Heart by Lora Leigh == 06/18
11. Book title says it all: 101 Degrees Fahrenheit by Eva Gale == 06/22
12. Word 'hot' in the title: Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick

[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)
3.Fire and Rain by Kathleen Eagle (Mostly takes place during the summer) (6/21)
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Update 6/22 - Completed 3/12

[Christine]

Completed: 6/12 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
5. Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts - 6/16 (3*); part of the Bride Quartet
6. Giving Chase by Lauren Dane - 6/22 (4*); published in June

[Robyn]

Hey ladies, been out of town. I'm trying to catch up on everything and haven't been reading very much, hopefully can get back into the swing of things soon.

[BJ Rose]

All Things Summer Challenge
June 1 - August 31
5/12 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 June 21 (4*)
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 June 24 (4*}
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
15. Published July 2010: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

[Dina]

I'm done!!!
I'll be back for ROUND 2 in July. :)

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

ROUND 1 - 12/12 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. Summer/2009 release: Bengal's Heart by Lora Leigh == 06/18
11. Book title says it all: 101 Degrees Fahrenheit by Eva Gale == 06/22
12. Word 'heat' in the title: Lion's Heat by Lora Leigh == 06/24

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Complete 4/12

Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston- Released in June Fin 08 June
Long Tall Texan Summer by Diana Palmer Fin 18 June
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas Fin 21 June
Sunshine by Robin McKinley
Sun, Sand, Sex by Shelly Laurenston et al Fin 25 June
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
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.

[BJ Rose]

Dina wrote: "I'm done!!!
I'll be back for ROUND 2 in July. :)"

Congratulations, Dina!!!

[Dina]

Thanks, BJ. I'm working on my list for the next round. We shall see what I come up with. :)

[BJ Rose]

All Things Summer Challenge
June 1 - August 31
7/12 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 June 21 (4*)
5. Wedding in Title: A Wicked Lord at the Wedding by Jillian Hunter
6. Beach cover/Summer in Title: Summer in Eclipse Bay by J.A. Krentz June 22 (3.5*)
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 Jume 24 (4*)
10. Published Aug. 2006: From London With Love by Jenna Petersen
11. Wedding Takes Place: The Edge of Desire by Stephanie Laurens June 25 (3.5*)
12. Wedding Takes Place: The Wicked Duke Takes a Wife by Jillian Hunter

[Lisarenee]

Now 5 of 12 completed

1)To Wed A Wicked Prince by Jane Feather - Completed
2)Taming the Highland Bride by Lynsay Sands - Completed
3)The Elusive Bride by Stephanie Laurens - Completed
4)No Man's Bride by Shana Galen - Completed
5)The Prince's Bride by Victoria Alexander
6)Bride Hunt by Jane Feather
7)To Wed A Highland Bride by Sarah Gabriel
8)Barely A Bride by Rebecca Hagan Lee
9)A Belated Bride by Karen Hawkins Completed
10)Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens
11)The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens
12)Late for the Wedding by Amanda Quick

[Alycia]

Done 7/12

Rampant- Beach Cover, takes place in a coastal town in Scotland, read in June

[Christine]

Completed: 7/12 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
5. Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts - 6/16 (3*); part of the Bride Quartet
6. Giving Chase by Lauren Dane - 6/22 (4*); published in June
7. My Lady Notorious by Jo Beverly - 6/26 (3*); published in July

[Cheryl]

Finished reading and it was excellent! (wedding takes place)

5/12 READ

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

Update 6/28/10 3/13

Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28/10
Hotter Than Hell by Kim Harrison, et al
Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas 6/18
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

[Robin]

I just finished my 4th book earlier today.
It has a June publication date and there is a wedding. My apologies if that counts as Spoiler but I figure it was a given we all knew. This brings me to 4\12

[Dina]

How did you like Love in the Afternoon, Robin? I wish I could be reading it now, but I'll have to wait about a month to get it. *sighs*

[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)
3.Fire and Rain by Kathleen Eagle (Mostly takes place during the summer) (6/21)
4.The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann (Takes place during August) (6/27)
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Update 6/28 - Completed 4/12

[Robin]

Dina, I liked it quite a lot. Here's the link to my review but you might want to wait since it has definite spoilers. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/74...

[Dina]

Thanks, Robin. I'll wait... but it's killing me, LOL.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Good job, ladies!!! I'm sorry I didn't update sooner, but I hadn't gotten any notifications for this thread. Everyone should be all caught up now though!

[Cheryl]

Finished reading (read it while at the beach) It was EXCELLENT and I recommend that everyone read it, you will not be disappointed!! :)

6/12 READ

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

I hae read that as well, it is really good, I can't wait for her next book to come out

[Cheryl]

Me too Suzanne... can't wait to read about Nick!

[Dina]

ROUND 2, here I come. Here's my tentative list:


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

0/8 completed

1. Word 'fire' in the title: Wild Fire by Christine Feehan
2. Word 'summer' in the title: The Summer of You by Kate Noble
3. Word 'hot' in the title: Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick
4. Summer release: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
5. Summer release: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
6. Summer release: Into the Crossfire by Lisa Marie Rice
7. Summer release: Born on the 4th of July by Jill Shalvis, Rhonda Nelson & Karen Foley
8. Sheiks are from desertic countries and the desert is hot: The Sheik and the Virgin Princess by Susan Mallery

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

Update 6/30/10 4/13

Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28/10
Hotter Than Hell by Kim Harrison, et al
Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas 6/18
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 6/30
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

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

WTG, Dina!!!!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

My July reads will be:

I'm in!

My books are -

1. "J" - Hidden Fire - author Jo Davis
2. "U" - Under Fire - Starts with U
3. "L" - Love in the Afternoon - Starts with L - Done!
4. "Y" - You Slay Me - Starts with Y



1/4 or 5/12

[Dina]

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

ROUND 2 - 1/8 completed

1. Sheiks are from desertic countries and the desert is hot: The Sheik and the Virgin Princess by Susan Mallery == 07/01
2. Word 'fire' in the title: Wild Fire by Christine Feehan
3. Word 'summer' in the title: The Summer of You by Kate Noble
4. Word 'hot' in the title: Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick
5. Summer release: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
6. Summer release: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
7. Summer release: Into the Crossfire by Lisa Marie Rice
8. Summer release: Born on the 4th of July by Jill Shalvis, Rhonda Nelson & Karen Foley

[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)
3.Fire and Rain by Kathleen Eagle (Mostly takes place during the summer) (6/21)
4.The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann (Takes place during August) (6/27)
5.Kiss of Heat by Lora Leigh ("Heat" in title) (6/30)
6.
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Update 7/1 - Completed 5/12

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I'm in!

My books are -

1. "J" - Hidden Fire - author Jo Davis
2. "U" - Under Fire - Starts with U
3. "L" - Love in the Afternoon - Starts with L - Done!
4. "Y" - You Slay Me - Starts with Y



1/4 or 5/12

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

1. "J" - Hidden Fire - author Jo Davis
2. "U" - Under Fire - Starts with U - Done
3. "L" - Love in the Afternoon - Starts with L - Done!
4. "Y" - You Slay Me - Starts with Y



2/4 Completed

[Kathy]

8/12

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

kleypas - love in the afternoon - (july release) - 7/1/10
feehan - burning wild - (burning in title) - 7/3/10
brockway - all through the night - (a wedding takes place) - 7/4/10
garwood - saving grace - (a wedding takes place) - 7/5/10

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Complete 5/12

Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston- Released in June Fin 08 June
Long Tall Texan Summer by Diana Palmer Fin 18 June
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas Fin 21 June
Sunshine by Robin McKinley
Sun, Sand, Sex by Shelly Laurenston et al Fin 25 June
Warlord by Jaid Black- Well the cover of this book is steaming hot!
Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick Fin 05 Jul
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen- Summer and gardening
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.

[Amanda]

Completed 5/12

(Summer Related) 06/07
(wedding related) 06/20
(Summer in the title) 06/21
(wedding related) 06/22
(summer release) 07/02

[Christine]

Completed: 12/12 books
Round 1 Done!

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
5. Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts - 6/16 (3*); part of the Bride Quartet
6. Giving Chase by Lauren Dane - 6/22 (4*); published in June
7. My Lady Notorious by Jo Beverly - 6/26 (3*); published in July
8. Pack Challenge by Shelly Laurenston - 6/27 (3*); published in July
9. Here Kitty, Kitty! by Shelly Laurenston - 6/28 (4*); published in August
10. Kitty Goes to War by Carrie Vaughn - 7/3 (3*); published in June
11. Playing with Fire by Gena Showalter - 7/4 (4*); Fire in the title
12. His Secondhand Wife by Cheryl St. John - 7/5 (4*); published in July