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Thanks, Leah!!
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April's BYOCDuration: April 1 - April 30
Goal: Read four books that remind ME of April.
3/4 completed
1. Lipstick on His Collar by Inez Kelley == 04/07
2. Fair Game by Josh Lanyon == 04/16
3. Hold by Zannie Adams == 04/18
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That's 14 done now, Dhes :)1.
2. Bonded by Blood by Laurie London
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16. Lead Me On by Victoria Dahl
You're moving right along, Leah! Great job!
8/151. Bet Me
2. Ghostland
3. Surrender to Darkness
4. Merely Magic
5. Must Be Magic
6. Spider-Touched
7. In the Dark of Dreams
8. Dreamveil
9. The Fire King*Currently Reading*
I'm reading anything that reminds me of April6/6 Completed. Done!!!
Bonus Books - 0/?
1. Come the Spring (Spring in title) - Done
2. Lover Unleashed(New books in this series are always released in the Spring.) - Done
3. Passion Unleashed (Published in April, 2009) - Done
4. Sweet Release - Done This story takes place in Virginia on a plantation, with spring planting of tobacco and other crops.
5. Carnal Gift - Done This story spans several years, which include several springs, and April is a spring month.
6. Crave - Done (This book reminds me of April because I bought it as a birthday gift to myself.)
7. Fallen From Grace Currently Reading (This reminds me of April because it was a birthday gift from a friend.)
April BYOCYAY!!! i was worried i wasnt going to be able to finish it!! Now i just have to let my thoutghts sink a bit so i can rate them and write at least a sentence for a review!!
13 + BONUS.
Completed: 13/13
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10/151. Bet Me
2. Ghostland
3. Surrender to Darkness
4. Merely Magic
5. Must Be Magic
6. Spider-Touched
7. In the Dark of Dreams
8. Dreamveil
9. Backstage Pass
10. The Fire King
Great job, Autumn!!!!!
I'm reading anything that reminds me of April6/6 Completed. Done!!
Bonus Books - 0/?
1. Come the Spring (Spring in title) - Done
2. Lover Unleashed(New books in this series are always released in the Spring.) - Done
3. Passion Unleashed (Published in April, 2009) - Done
4. Sweet Release - Done This story takes place in Virginia on a plantation, with spring planting of tobacco and other crops.
5. Carnal Gift - Done This story spans several years, which include several springs, and April is a spring month.
6. Crave - Done (This book reminds me of April because I bought it as a birthday gift to myself.)
7. Fallen From Grace Done (This reminds me of April because it was a birthday gift from a friend.)
thanks Dhes.! This was a challenge in its true sense of the word LOL! glad is completed.PS:How was fallen from grace??
It was wonderful!!! I'm glad I was able to fit it in to the challenge. I think I'm going to also read
soon, too. I can fit that in as one that's been on my shelf awhile. ;)
ahh thats so good Dhes!!! :) i hope "eyes of silver" grabs ur attention just as much!! there is nothing better than a good find! xxxx
Congratulations, Autumn!!Autumn wrote: "April BYOC
YAY!!! i was worried i wasnt going to be able to finish it!! Now i just have to let my thoutghts sink a bit so i can rate them and write at least a sentence for a review!!
13 + BONUS..."
Congratulations, Dhes!! And I love the way you connected your books to April!!!UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "I'm reading anything that reminds me of April
6/6 Completed. Done!!"
I might get a couple more 'bonus' reads in, but I met my goal - Hurray!We Love Lisa Kleypas
Build Your Own Challenge
April 1 - 30
10/10 + 3 bonus
A. Library Week - read at least 5 library books
√ 1. Aunt Dimity Down Under - 4.01.11
√ 2. The Elusive Bride - 4.08.11
√ 3. The Gathering - 4.04.11
√ 4. A Cedar Cove Christmas - 4.03.11
√ 5. Faefever by K.M. Moning - 4.15.11
√ 6. The Freedom Fighters' Diary by Erin Gruwell - 4.02.11
√ 7. The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein - 4.18.11
√ 8. Key Lime Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke - 4.22.11
9. Shakespeare's Christmas by Charlaine Harris
B. Garden Week - flowers or garden on cover - read at least 5
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Don't Tempt Meby Loretta Chase - 4.14.112. Secrets of a Perfect Night
3. 311 Pelican Court
4. 44 Cranberry Point
√ 5. Friday's Child
by Georgette Heyer - 4.21.116. Seduction in Death
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By Design by Madeline Hunter- 4.16.11√ 8. Lessons Learned (Great Chefs #2)
by Nora Roberts - 4.12.11√ 9.
Lavender Morning by Jude Deveraux - 4.19.11
Thanks, BJ! LOL I've learned to be creative if I want to complete a challenge! LOL
Great job, BJ!!!
thanks BJ Rose!! :).You`r doing pretty good urself!! WTG!PS: how was "Lavender morning?"
BJ Rose wrote: "Congratulations, Dhes!! And I love the way you connected your books to April!!!
Ha! that`s our sneaky lil Dhes!!! ;)
Autumn wrote: "PS: how was "Lavender morning?"I liked it 4* worth -at first I thought it was just going to be a pleasant read, but then Jocelyn got more involved in life in Edilean, the mysteries of the past just kept coming, and I got much more interested and involved. I've already requested book 3 from the library because I want to get right to Emily's story. I'm temporarily skipping over book 2 because 1 & 3 are contemporary, 2 & 4 are historical (back to the 18th c.), so I figured I should be OK reading out of order for once!
That's 15 done now, Dhes :)1.
2. Erotic Tales: Ride A Cock Horse by Severin Rossetti
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That's 16 done now, Dhes :)1.
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11/151. Bet Me
2. Ghostland
3. Surrender to Darkness
4. Merely Magic
5. Must Be Magic
6. Spider-Touched
7. In the Dark of Dreams
8. Dreamveil
9. Backstage Pass
10. The Fire King
11. Navarro's Promise
Thanks, Leah! Dang, you're fast! LOL
WTG GaynellApril Books
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1. I Was Jane Austen's Best Friend - Cora Harrison 04/01 - 3*
2. Never Marry a Cowboy - Lorraine Heath 04/01 - 5*
3. Eternal Rider - Larissa Ione 04/02 - 5*
4. Scoundrel - Zoe Archer 04/02 - 5*
5. Archangel's Kiss - Nalini Singh 04/03 - 5*
6. A Mercy - Toni Morrison 04/03 - 3*
7. Desire Untamed - Pamela Palmer 04/03 - 5*
8. Message from an Unknown Chinese Mother: Stories of Love and Loss - Xinran 04/04 - 5*
9. The Serpent's Teeth - Ovid 04/04 - 4*
10. Coming Undone - Susan Andersen 04/04 - 5*
11. Archangel's Consort - Nalini Singh 04/05 - 5*
12. The Body Finder - Kimberly Derting 04/06 - 5*
13. Desires of the Dead - Kimberly Derting 04/07 - 3.5*
14. My Irresistible Earl - Gaelen Foley 04/07 - 5*
15. Schindler's List - Thomas Keneally 04/11 - 4*
16. Nine Stories - JD Salinger 04/12 - 3*
17. Twilight - Stephanie Meyer 04/12 - 5*
18. Amelia - Diana Palmer 04/12 - 4.5*
19. The Captain of All Pleasures - Kresley Cole 04/12 - 5*
20. The Darkest Secret - Gena Showalter 04/13 - 5*
21. The Billionaire Next Door (The O'Banyon Brothers) - Jessica Bird 04/14 - 4*
22. The Price of Pleasure - Kresley Cole 04/14 - 4.5*
23. Comanche Moon - Catherine Anderson 04/15 - 5*
24. Comanche Heart - Catherine Anderson 04/15 - 5*
25. Across a Moonlit Sea - Marsha Canham 04/15 - 5*
26. Nora - Diana Palmer 04/16 - 4.5*
27. Diamond Girl - Diana Palmer 04/16 - 4*
28. Surrender - Pamela Clare 04/17 - 5*
29. Betrayed By Love - Diana Palmer 04/17 - 4.5*
30. Pregnant by the Warrior - Denise Lynn 04/17 - 3*
31. Indigo Blue - Catherine Anderson 04/17 - 4*
32. The Charm School - Susan Wiggs 04/17 - 5*
33. Almost Forever - Linda Howard 04/18 - 4*
34. Loving Evangeline - Linda Howard 04/18 - 4*
35. Extreme Exposure - Pamela Clare 04/18 - 5*
36. Hard Evidence - Pamela Clare 04/18 - 5*
37. Perfect Chemistry - Simone Elkeles 04/19 - 4.5*
38. Unlawful Contact - Pamela Clare 04/20 - 4.5*
39. Naked Edge - Pamela Clare 04/20 - 5*
40. Simply Irresistible - Jill Shalvis 04/21 - 5*
41. The Sweetest Thing - Jill Shalvis 04/21 - 4.5*
42. Trust Me on This - Jennifer Crusie 04/22 - 4*
BJ Rose wrote: "Autumn wrote: "PS: how was "Lavender morning?"I liked it 4* worth -at first I thought it was just going to be a pleasant read, but then Jocelyn got more involved in life in Edilean, the mysteri..."
so would you say its time traveling??? all the books i have read from her so far are in the same setting..
Autumn wrote: "BJ Rose wrote: "Autumn wrote: "PS: how was "Lavender morning?"so would you say its time traveling??? all the books i have read from her so far are in the same setting..."
No, Autumn, sorry I was so unclear about that - in book one there's the present-day story with Jocelyn, and the WWII story with a young Miss Edi. The only time-traveling is in reading diary entries and thinking about the earlier time/events. The setting for book two is 18th c. Scotland and America (I think), and appears to be about Edilean's ancestors, who are mentioned briefly in book one.
ohh! thanks for the clarification. Im quite tired of the same time traveling-finding ur soul mate 400 yrs later! LOL but i like her writing tho. so i might try it!
thanks for the info!! ;) xxxxxx
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Heather's April Build Your Own Challenge -COMPLETED30/30
The Billionaire Boss's Forbidden Mistress - Miranda Lee
Cinderella's Wedding Wish - Jessica Hart
Tempting Fate - Alissa Johnson
Cinderella: Hired by the Prince - Marion Lennox
Lover Unleashed - J.R. Ward
Beyond Eden- Kele Moon
Hunger Untamed - Pamela Palmer
One Night with Prince Charming - Anna Depalo
Lovin' Blue
The Boss And His Secretary- Jessica Steele
Restless Heart-Emma Lang
My Irresistible Earl-Gaelen Foley
Pink Satin-Jennifer Greene
Friendly Fire - Megan Hart
Sweet Possession - Maya Banks
When He Was Bad - Shelly Laurenston
The Undead Next Door - Kerrelyn Sparks
All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire - ""
The Vampire and the Virgin - ""
Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart - Sarah MacLean
Any Man of Mine - Rachel Gibson
The Beast in Him - Shelly Laurenston
The Mane Event - ""
The Mane Attraction -""
The Mane Squeeze -""
Beast Behaving Badly -""
Big Bad Beast -""
One-Night Mistress...Convenient Wife
McAlistair's Fortune - Alissa Johnson
Determined Husband (Red Hot Revenge)
April Build Your Own Challenge- finish my last March challenge book as well as read 6 books from my TBR pile including my monthly book club selection.3 / 6 completed
From March: Conspirata by Robert Harris completed 4/3
1. The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux completed 4/10
2. Down the Garden Path by Beverley Nichols ^ completed 4/24
3. Irish Girls About Town: An Anthology of Short Stories with Maeve Binchy *
4. The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory
5. The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove by Christopher Moore
6. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
^ Book club selection
* Anthology book
Congratulations, Heather!!Heather wrote: "Heather's April Build Your Own Challenge -COMPLETED
30/30"
Great job, Heather!!!
Thank you! I'm pretty pumped that I made it, the last one I did I felt short. I'm aiming high for May, though.
Thank you Leah!And Congrats Heather!
I'm done!!! I wish I could read at least one more book this month, but this week is going to be too hectic and I don't want to add more pressure to it.April's BYOC
Duration: April 1 - April 30
Goal: Read four books that remind ME of April.
4/4 completed
1. Lipstick on His Collar by Inez Kelley == 04/07
2. Fair Game by Josh Lanyon == 04/16
3. Hold by Zannie Adams == 04/18
4. A Hearing Heart by Bonnie Dee == 04/24
WTG, Dina!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, UM. Four is a lousy number, but I take any compliments I can get these days, LOL.
Dina wrote: "Thanks, UM. Four is a lousy number, but I take any compliments I can get these days, LOL."No, it's not lousy at all! Sometimes life gets in the way of reading!
But since you're in need of compliments, might I just say that I love your new hair-do. Those piggy tails are quite becoming and add inches to your bust!
Congratulations, Dina!!Dina wrote: "I'm done!!! I wish I could read at least one more book this month, but this week is going to be too hectic and I don't want to add more pressure to it."
LOL! Thanks, UM! That's exactly what my flat-chested self needed to hear. ;)
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UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant
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Dina wrote: "LOL! Thanks, UM! That's exactly what my flat-chested self needed to hear. ;)"No problem, doll. Not only are these challenges not challenging, but they're a great way to boost your self esteem! LOL
I aim to please!
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Leah *Silk Desire* *~*Nate's Kitty Cat*~* wrote: "That's 18 done now, Dhes :)"My eyes thank you, Leah!
I'm wrapping up my challenge. After reading all this angsty paranormal romance, i'm ready for something mindless and light.My goal was to read at least 12 paranormal romances this month.
12/12 Completed. Finished!
Bonus- 5/
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Bravo Rose and Dina:-DAs for me, i'm also done, and working on bonus books:-D
April BYOC Books
48/45 FINISHED
1. I Was Jane Austen's Best Friend - Cora Harrison 04/01 - 3*
2. Never Marry a Cowboy - Lorraine Heath 04/01 - 5*
3. Eternal Rider - Larissa Ione 04/02 - 5*
4. Scoundrel - Zoe Archer 04/02 - 5*
5. Archangel's Kiss - Nalini Singh 04/03 - 5*
6. A Mercy - Toni Morrison 04/03 - 3*
7. Desire Untamed - Pamela Palmer 04/03 - 5*
8. Message from an Unknown Chinese Mother: Stories of Love and Loss - Xinran 04/04 - 5*
9. The Serpent's Teeth - Ovid 04/04 - 4*
10. Coming Undone - Susan Andersen 04/04 - 5*
11. Archangel's Consort - Nalini Singh 04/05 - 5*
12. The Body Finder - Kimberly Derting 04/06 - 5*
13. Desires of the Dead - Kimberly Derting 04/07 - 3.5*
14. My Irresistible Earl - Gaelen Foley 04/07 - 5*
15. Schindler's List - Thomas Keneally 04/11 - 4*
16. Nine Stories - JD Salinger 04/12 - 3*
17. Twilight - Stephanie Meyer 04/12 - 5*
18. Amelia - Diana Palmer 04/12 - 4.5*
19. The Captain of All Pleasures - Kresley Cole 04/12 - 5*
20. The Darkest Secret - Gena Showalter 04/13 - 5*
21. The Billionaire Next Door (The O'Banyon Brothers) - Jessica Bird 04/14 - 4*
22. The Price of Pleasure - Kresley Cole 04/14 - 4.5*
23. Comanche Moon - Catherine Anderson 04/15 - 5*
24. Comanche Heart - Catherine Anderson 04/15 - 5*
25. Across a Moonlit Sea - Marsha Canham 04/15 - 5*
26. Nora - Diana Palmer 04/16 - 4.5*
27. Diamond Girl - Diana Palmer 04/16 - 4*
28. Surrender - Pamela Clare 04/17 - 5*
29. Betrayed By Love - Diana Palmer 04/17 - 4.5*
30. Pregnant by the Warrior - Denise Lynn 04/17 - 3*
31. Indigo Blue - Catherine Anderson 04/17 - 4*
32. The Charm School - Susan Wiggs 04/17 - 5*
33. Almost Forever - Linda Howard 04/18 - 4*
34. Loving Evangeline - Linda Howard 04/18 - 4*
35. Extreme Exposure - Pamela Clare 04/18 - 5*
36. Hard Evidence - Pamela Clare 04/18 - 5*
37. Perfect Chemistry - Simone Elkeles 04/19 - 4.5*
38. Unlawful Contact - Pamela Clare 04/20 - 4.5*
39. Naked Edge - Pamela Clare 04/20 - 5*
40. Simply Irresistible - Jill Shalvis 04/21 - 5*
41. The Sweetest Thing - Jill Shalvis 04/21 - 4.5*
42. Trust Me on This - Jennifer Crusie 04/22 - 4*
43. Ice - Linda Howard 04/22 - 2.5*
44. Riley - Lori Foster 04/23 - 2.5*
45. Beast Behaving Badly - Shelly Laurenston 04/23 - 5*
Bonus books
46. All Night with a Rogue - Alexandra Hawkins 04/24 - 2.5*
47. Dirty Lady Katherine - Alexis Shore 04/24 - 3*
48. Caine's Reckoning - Sarah McCarty 04/25 - 4*
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