All Things Summer Reading Challenge

[Alycia]

Me too! :)

[Cheryl]

Thanks ladies! I'm just happy y'all accept my reasoning! :)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Cheryl,

Who are we to question your amazing ability to rationalize and justify in a way that no one else can? LOL In fact, we're taking notes!

[Cheryl]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Cheryl,

Who are we to question your amazing ability to rationalize and justify in a way that no one else can? LOL In fact, we're taking notes!"

hahaha! Thanks! Just wait until you see how the book I'm currently reading will fit in! :)

[Robin]

I finished earlier today When the book starts its July 1792 and toward the end July 1798 is referenced in a letter. This gives me 7\12

[Cheryl]

Robin wrote: "I finished earlier today When the book starts its July 1792 and toward the end July 1798 is referenced in a letter. This gives me 7\12"

How was it Robin? I have it on my list to read.

[Cheryl]

I finished by Tessa Dare. In this book the hero is building a cottage with his own hands... in the HOT sun... without a shirt on... with sweat running over the muscular planes of his back and glistening on the corded muscles of his arms... can't you just picture a drop slowly making its way down his neck and onto his chest that has been bronzed by the sun and catching in the line of dark hair that disappears into his snug breeches...

10/12 READ!!

[Dina]

Yup, Cheryl, that book definitely fits this Summer Challenge. I'm already sweating... and it's Winter down here, LOL.

[Alycia]

Done 8/12
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage. July release, marriage in title

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Cheryl wrote: "I finished by Tessa Dare. In this book the hero is building a cottage with his own hands... in the HOT sun... without a shirt on... with sweat running ..."

Damn, Cheryl. I need a little alone time after reading that. Well, you know, alone time with BOB.

[Cheryl]

Hahahaha! So, Dhestiny and Dina, it's HOT enough to fit for this challenge then? Great! I told you I couldn't wait to post how this book would work! ;)

[Alycia]

Good lord! you ladies crack me up, great description Cheryl!

[Cheryl]

Thanks Alycia!! :)

[Megan]

Ok, I'm signing up, oh yeah, I'm done too. lol.

1. summery cover/wedding
2. summery cover, sun, set in Arizona and they always (always!) talk about how hot it is/pool scene, etc.
3. summery cover and setting
4. summery cover, set in Texas,
5. summery cover, set in Texas,
6. summery cover, set in texas
7. summery cover, set in Texas (BTW, almost all of the McKettrick books have a wedding in them also.)
8. summer style dress on cover, stories about summer parties
9. summery cover, etc.
10. summery cover
11. summery cover, etc.
12. wedding

12/12

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Dang, Megan! You signed up and finished in 3 minutes! I think that's a record! LOL

[Megan]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Dang, Megan! You signed up and finished in 3 minutes! I think that's a record! LOL"

haha, I'm a speed reader, lol

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Cheryl wrote: "I finished by Tessa Dare. In this book the hero is building a cottage with his own hands... in the HOT sun... without a shirt on... with sweat running ..."

*fans self* I am soooo reading that book!

[Cheryl]

Suzanne wrote: "*fans self* I am soooo reading that book!
"

:)

[Robyn]

You ladies are doing great. I can't even get into reading right now. There are some problems with upcoming school year and it seems to take up all my time. I congradulate everyone for sticking to it and hope to get my passion back for reading soon.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I hope everything works out for you, Robyn!! We miss you :)

[Dina]

I'm done with ROUND 2!
I'll be back for ROUND 3 in August. :)

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

ROUND 2 - 8/8 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 'bride' in the title: Lion's Bride by Iris Johansen == 07/14

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Dina wrote: "1918270 I'm done with ROUND 2!
I'll be back for ROUND 3 in August. :)"

Slacker!!! LOL Just kidding! GREAT job!

[Robin]

I just finished reading by Sara Lindsey and this one counts because it was released in June, there's a wedding and a few of the characters are hotheads. So my new count is 8\12

[Robin]

Cheryl wrote: "Robin wrote: "I finished earlier today When the book starts its July 1792 and toward the end July 1798 is referenced in a letter. This gives m..."

Cheryl, In answer to your question here's my review http://www.goodreads.com/review/added... I really like this one quite a bit

[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)
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) Fin 7/15
12. Pleasure of a dark Prince (Shirt is off can only mean summer!!)


5/12 Completed

[Cheryl]

Thanks Robin... sounds like a good one!

[Christine]

I went through the past month of reads and found some books I'd overlooked.

Round 2
Duration: June 1st - August 31st
Completed: 7/12 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
3. {backtrack read}: Kitty Raises Hell by Carrie Vaughn - 6/1 (4*); Hell is considered burning hot, much like summertime
4. {backtrack read}: Hell by Jet Mykles - 6/6 (4*); same reason as #3
5. {backtrack read}: Enchantment by Orson Scott Card - 6/24 (3*); wedding takes place about halfway through
6. {backtrack read}: His Secondhand Wife by Cheryl St. John - 7/5 (4*); same reason as #5
7. Crimson Moon by J.A. Saare - 7/16 (4*); published in June

[Robin]

Becky, What did you think of Nine Rules... ? So far those of us who have read it have liked it and I'm curious to know what you think good or bad.

[Amanda]

Completed 7/12

1. How to Knit a Wild Bikini (Summer word in the title) 06/07
2. Simply Irresistible (Wedding related) 06/20
3. Summer in the City (Summer in the title) 06/21
4. Diary of a Mad Bride (Wedding related) 06/22
5. Love in the Afternoon (Summer Release) 07/02
6. Public Display of Affection (Pub. June 2007) 07/11
7. Best Friends Forever (Family Vacation) 07/17

[Robyn]

Finally finished another book!!

[BJ Rose]

Dina wrote: "I'm done with ROUND 2!
I'll be back for ROUND 3 in August. :)

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

ROUND 2 - 8/8 completed"

Double Congratulations, Dina!!

I just finished Round One and started Round Two, but there won't be a Round Three for me!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Robyn wrote: "Finally finished another book!!"

Good job, Robyn! Does it count for the challenge? What was it? Do I need to update?

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who has finished June. We're halfway through July now. Do YOU know where your next read it?

[BJ Rose]

All Things Summer Challenge
June 1 - August 31
12/12Completed Round One as of July 16

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 June 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 July 16 (3*)

[Dina]

BJ Rose wrote: "Double Congratulations, Dina!!

I just finished Round One and started Round Two, but there won't be a Round Three for me!"

Thanks, BJ. You know, you could do a Round Three if your Round Two have just 4 books, LOL.

[BJ Rose]

Here's my list for Round Two:

1/12 completed

1. Wedding Takes Place: The Wicked Duke Takes a Wife by Jillian Hunter July 17 (4*)
2. Published July 1999: Under The Boardwalk: A Dazzling Collection Of All New Summertime Love Stories by Linda Howard, et.al.
3. Published July 2004: So In Love by Karen Ranney
4. Bride in Title: The Ideal Bride by Stephanie Laurens
5. Published Aug. 2007: [To Scotland With Love:] by Karen Hawkins
6. Published Aug. 2009: The Laird Who Loved Me by Karen Hawkins
7. Published July 2009: Sleepless in Scotland by Karen Hawkins
8. Published July 2010: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
9. Published July 2010: Water Bound *Sea Haven #2 by Christine Feehan
10. Published Aug. 2010: Demon From the Dark by Kresley Cole
11. Published June 2010: I Kissed An Earl by Julie Ann Long
12. Published July 2010: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley

[Robyn]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Robyn wrote: "Finally finished another book!!"

Good job, Robyn! Does it count for the challenge? What was it? Do I need to update?"

Yes, it does count for the challenge! The book was-Brighter Than the Sun by Julia Quinn and (Sun) was for the Summer Theme. I did put it on the list I had posted earlier.

[Becky]

Robin thanks for asking.
I really enjoyed reading Nine Rules. . . Callie was a great Heroine, I could totally related to her in so many ways (not having enough adventure and her feelings of being less then perfect). I also think that Gabriel's journey was great-his self growth into finding love was believable. The whole concept of Callie stepping out to make her life more adventerous showed great spirit and created a creative story line. I myself need to create a list of 9 adventures to begin.

[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

[Lisarenee]

So I now have 7 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 Wicked Duke Takes a Wife (Boscastle, #9)by Jillian Hunter - Completed
6)Bride Hunt by Jane Feather
7)To Wed A Highland Bride by Sarah Gabriel - Completed
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

[Christine]

Round 2
Duration: June 1st - August 31st
Completed: 8/12 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
3. {backtrack read}: Kitty Raises Hell by Carrie Vaughn - 6/1 (4*); Hell is considered burning hot, much like summertime
4. {backtrack read}: Hell by Jet Mykles - 6/6 (4*); same reason as #3
5. {backtrack read}: Enchantment by Orson Scott Card - 6/24 (3*); wedding takes place about halfway through
6. {backtrack read}: His Secondhand Wife by Cheryl St. John - 7/5 (4*); same reason as #5
7. Crimson Moon by J.A. Saare - 7/16 (4*); published in June
8. Twin Fantasies by Opal Carew - 7/18 (4*); so hot it sizzles like the summer sun on blacktop (borrowed reasoning from Becky)

[Becky]

The reasoning works!!!
I just read Swing from Opal and loved it(it sizzled!)! Hope Twin Fantasies it just as good!!

[Linds]

I finished making me 9/12. Three to go!

[Robin]

Becky wrote: "Robin thanks for asking.
I really enjoyed reading Nine Rules. . . Callie was a great Heroine, I could totally related to her in so many ways (not having enough adventure and her feelings of being..."

Becky, Glad you liked it. I like the idea of an Adventure List it sounds way better then a Bucket List.

[Cheryl]

Finished reading , it qualifies because in the book the weather was very hot in London, the heat was oppressive and stifling, the descriptions of being in such heat were so good and real I felt like I was suffocating whilst reading the book!

11/12 Completed

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Robyn wrote: "I did put it on the list I had posted earlier. ."

I just wanted to make sure I had your stats updated correctly. Take a peek and let me know, please.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

OK, I THINK I have everyone updated correctly. Please let me know if I missed anything!

[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)
7.Maverick's Black Cat by Maggie Casper & Lena Matthews (this book is "hot" enough to start a 5-alarm fire ;-)) (7/18)
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Update 7/19 - Completed 7/12

[Robyn]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Robyn wrote: "I did put it on the list I had posted earlier. ."

I just wanted to make sure I had your stats updated correctly. Take a peek and let me know, please."

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

This is the list, if I count right it is 8/12

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Thanks for being so patient with me, Robyn. I have you all set now!