All Things Summer Reading Challenge

[Dina]

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

ROUND 2 - 3/8 completed

1. Sheiks are from desertic countries and the desert is hot: The Sheik and the Virgin Princess by Susan Mallery == 07/01
2. Summer/2009 release: Slow-Play by Carol Lynne == 07/05
3. Summer/2009 release: Pocket Pair by Carol Lynne == 07/06
4. Word 'fire' in the title: Wild Fire by Christine Feehan
5. Word 'summer' in the title: The Summer of You by Kate Noble
6. Word 'hot' in the title: Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick
7. Summer/2010 release: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
8. Summer/2010 release: Born on the 4th of July by Jill Shalvis, Rhonda Nelson & Karen Foley

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Congratulations, Christine!!!!

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

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

ROUND 2 - 3/8 completed

1. Sheiks are from desertic countries and the desert is hot: [book:The Sheik and the Virgin Princess|25703..."

I hope you like Hot in Here, I have just finished reading it and it is really good, and very steamy!

[Dina]

That's great news, Suzanne. I'm looking forward to reading it. :)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I LOVED Hot in Here. It was so, so good!

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

It was, I loved Byrce, I was hoping there would be another book out about his brothers, or about Jenna's sisters but there isn't yet :(

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

The author (she also writes as Charlotte Featherstone)and the publisher had a difference of opinion regarding the story for Trey and Sarah (I think those are their names, I'm going from memory) and so she's not going to write it until she can write it the way she wants to.

[Robin]

I finished and although parts of the beginning was not the best I've read it got better and became what I expected. It was published in June and although no wedding took place there was discussion about one. Also the cover is mostly reds and oranges reminiscent of the sun. So if this counts I'm at 5\12
I also started my next book [image error] and believe this one should count since today is my Birthday and the title is my middle name. If my thinking is correct then I can get credit for 6\12

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "The author (she also writes as Charlotte Featherstone)and the publisher had a difference of opinion regarding the story for Trey and Sarah (I think those are their names, I'm going from memory) and..."

I didn't know that! It is a bit of a coincidence as I have just bought "Sinful" by Charlotte Featherstone, which I now definately can't wait to read!

Well I hope they sort out ther difference of opnion soon as I really want to read it.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Suzanne, Sinful and the 1st book, Addicted, are both very dark reads, very different from Hot In Here. I've read all 3.

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

It sounds like it would be, I have received it through the post today. Does it matter if you read them out of order?

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I always try to read in order, and in this one I think it's better if you do because of the overlap in characters. THOUGH, if you don't mind that, then it doesn't matter.

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Thanks, damn I should have bought Addicted first!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

It might not matter. It's not an ongoing storyline. The hero from Sinful is friends with the hero in Addicted. The hero in Addicted is very tormented, so the thing I liked about reading them in order was that we were able to see and appreciate the change in him in Sinful. Does that make sense?

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Yeah that makes sense, I think I will put off reading it until I have read Addicted. I like to read things order, and I am always saying to people to do so, so I am going to take my own (and your) advice : )

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I do think you'll enjoy Sinful more if you read Addicted first. Good choice!

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Complete 6/12

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 Fin 07 July
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.

[Becky]

Would it be possible to join now and do the July and August part of the challenge?

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Yes, and I'll even allow you to make up June, if you'd like, since you're joining so late. Let me know.

[Becky]

OK Here is my list. . .

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)
5. Rainbow Promise (Rainbows occur in summer)
6. Sleepless in Scotland (summer release) Fin 7/11
7. Lover Mine (Cover is red hot like the sun)
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)
12. Pleasure of a dark Prince (Shirt is off can only mean summer!!)

Thanks for letting me JOIN!!
4/12 Completed

[Christine]

"I hear it sizzles like the summer sun on blacktop"

LOL

I love that. I'm gonna have to use that.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

LOL Love the list!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

1. "J" - Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage - author Jennifer Ashley - Done!
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



3/4 Completed

[Cheryl]

Read Persuasion by Jane Austen (they visited the beach in the book) and The Leopard Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (if you remove the "y" out of the author's last name it becomes "HOT" which definitely describes summer!)



8/12 Completed

[Robin]

I love your creative word play Cheryl and I've gotten the impression from what others have said Elizabeth Hoyt writes some pretty hot stuff.

[Cheryl]

Robin wrote: "I love your creative word play Cheryl and I've gotten the impression from what others have said Elizabeth Hoyt writes some pretty hot stuff."

Thanks! And yes... Elizabeth Hoyt definitely knows how to heat up the pages of a book! Phew!! She can write some steam.. without it being erotica, you know?

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

I have never read a book by Elizabeth Hoyt, would The Leopard Prince be a good one to start with?

[Dina]

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

ROUND 2 - 4/8 completed

1. Sheiks are from desertic countries and the desert is hot: The Sheik and the Virgin Princess by Susan Mallery == 07/01
2. Summer/2009 release: Slow-Play by Carol Lynne == 07/05
3. Summer/2009 release: Pocket Pair by Carol Lynne == 07/06
4. Summer/2010 release: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas == 07/09
5. Word 'fire' in the title: Wild Fire by Christine Feehan
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. Summer/2010 release: Born on the 4th of July by Jill Shalvis, Rhonda Nelson & Karen Foley

[BJ Rose]

All Things Summer Challenge
June 1 - August 31
10/12 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 July 8 )5*)
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 Takes Place: Saving Grace by Julie Garwood July 9 (5*)
6. Beach cover/Summer in Title: Summer in Eclipse Bay by J.A. Krentz June 22 (3.5*)
7. Wedding Takes Place: The Edge of Desire by Stephanie Laurens June 25 (3.5*)
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 July 2010: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas July 7 (4*)
11. Published July 2010: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley
12. Wedding in Title: A Wicked Lord at the Wedding by Jillian Hunter

[Cheryl]

Suzanne wrote: "I have never read a book by Elizabeth Hoyt, would The Leopard Prince be a good one to start with?"



Suzanne, I have only read two books by Elizabeth Hoyt, but I own two different series that I'm working through. The first is the Princes Series that starts with
The Raven Prince, then
The Leopard Prince and last is
The Serpent Prince.
Her other series that I own, that I've not yet read but heard wonderful things about is The Legend of the Four Soldiers series, beginning with
To Taste Temptation,
To Seduce A Sinner,
To Beguile a Beast, and ends with
To Desire A Devil.

Hope this helps!

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Thanks, I just went to put it on my to read list and realized it was already there!

[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.Don't Tell by Karen Rose (originally published in July) (7/8)
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Update 7/9 - Completed 6/12

[Christine]

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

1. Promises Reveal by Sarah McCarty - 7/9 (4*); a marriage occurs at beginning of book
2. The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson - 7/9 (4*); Fire in the title

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Christine, did you enjoy Promises? Have you read the whole series so far?

[BJ Rose]

Just one more for Round One!

All Things Summer Challenge
June 1 - August 31
11/12 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 July 8 )5*)
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 Takes Place: Saving Grace by Julie Garwood July 9 (5*)
6. Beach cover/Summer in Title: Summer in Eclipse Bay by J.A. Krentz June 22 (3.5*)
7. Wedding Takes Place: The Edge of Desire by Stephanie Laurens June 25 (3.5*)
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 July 2010: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas July 7 (4*)
11. Published June 2009: What Happens in London by Julia Quinn July 10 (4*)
12. Wedding in Title: A Wicked Lord at the Wedding by Jillian Hunter

[Dina]

Go, BJ, go!!! *cheers*

[Christine]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Christine, did you enjoy Promises? Have you read the whole series so far?"

I've read all of them but the 2nd one, Promises Linger, which explains how the McKinnelys found Brad (the Reverend). So I was a little lost, but Sarah McCarty recapped enough that I think I got the gist of his background. Not knowing his background beforehand didn't make me enjoy the book any less because Brad and Evie were hot together.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

So, does that mean they are good and worth the read? I've heard that since changing publishers, they went down hill.

[Christine]

I really liked the 1st book. I skipped the 2nd one because it wasn't my cup of tea and the 3rd one's a little rough to get through because Jenna, the lead woman, had a lot of issues to work out. But I enjoyed Promises Reveal. I'd say it's worth the read.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Thank you!

[Dina]

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

ROUND 2 - 5/8 completed

1. Sheiks are from desertic countries and the desert is hot: The Sheik and the Virgin Princess by Susan Mallery == 07/01
2. Summer/2009 release: Slow-Play by Carol Lynne == 07/05
3. Summer/2009 release: Pocket Pair by Carol Lynne == 07/06
4. Summer/2010 release: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas == 07/09
5. Summer/2010 release: Born on the 4th of July by Jill Shalvis, Rhonda Nelson & Karen Foley == 07/11
6. Word 'fire' in the title: Wild Fire by Christine Feehan
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

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

1. "J" - Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage - author Jennifer Ashley - Done!
2. "U" - Under Fire - Starts with U - Done
3. "L" - Love in the Afternoon - Starts with L - Done!
4. "Y" - Yours Until Dawn - Starts with Y - DONE!



4/4 or 8/12 Completed

ALL DONE!

[Dina]

WTG, UM! You're kicking ass this month. :)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Thanks, Dina! I had so many great books to read, it wasn't a struggle at all. LOL

[Dina]

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

ROUND 2 - 6/8 completed

1. Sheiks are from desertic countries and the desert is hot: The Sheik and the Virgin Princess by Susan Mallery == 07/01
2. Summer/2009 release: Slow-Play by Carol Lynne == 07/05
3. Summer/2009 release: Pocket Pair by Carol Lynne == 07/06
4. Summer/2010 release: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas == 07/09
5. Summer/2010 release: Born on the 4th of July by Jill Shalvis, Rhonda Nelson & Karen Foley == 07/11
6. Summer/2010 release: Lassoing Lara by N.J. Walters == 07/12
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

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Complete 7/12

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! Fin 12 July
Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick Fin 05 Jul
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen- Summer and gardening Fin 07 July
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]

You're all doing so, so good!

[Dina]

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

ROUND 2 - 7/8 completed

1. Sheiks are from desertic countries and the desert is hot: The Sheik and the Virgin Princess by Susan Mallery == 07/01
2. Summer/2009 release: Slow-Play by Carol Lynne == 07/05
3. Summer/2009 release: Pocket Pair by Carol Lynne == 07/06
4. Summer/2010 release: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas == 07/09
5. Summer/2010 release: Born on the 4th of July by Jill Shalvis, Rhonda Nelson & Karen Foley == 07/11
6. Summer/2010 release: Lassoing Lara by N.J. Walters == 07/12
7. Word 'burning' in the title: Burning DanteLacey by Thorn == 07/12
8. Word 'hot' in the title: Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick

[Cheryl]

Finished reading the final book in the Royal Brotherhood Series, One Night With a Prince by Sabrina Jeffries and it was excellent! My favorite in the trilogy! It qualifies for this challenge because in it the hero gave the heroine a fan, which is something that comes in handy in the summertime! :)

9/12 Read

[Dina]

Cheryl wrote: "It qualifies for this challenge because in it the hero gave the heroine a fan, which is something that comes in handy in the summertime! :)"

LOL! I love your creativity, Cheryl.