"Hot Days of Summer" Challenge

[Sarah]

Wow, I'm more behind than I thought I was :(

I will be catching up this week, hopefully!

I am reading The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa for Chilly Treat for last week, and Covet by J.R. Ward for Cool Drink this week.

[Lis]

Got a little ahead again... My Cool shades read: and my Hot and spicy read:

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Reading for Hot & Spicy :)

[Dana]

I got a bit behind too Sarah. I finally have a day off so I can finish up my 'cool breeze' book today.

For this week I will be reading for my 'hot shots (dragon shifter)' book.

Enjoy your books ladies!

[Dana]

Sandra wrote: "Reading for Hot & Spicy :)"

I've got to get on this Jaz Parks thing don't I?

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Doing some catching up, I'll be reading for Cool Pad and for Cool Breeze. Then I'll be up to date, till at least Sunday. LOL

[Cindy (eclecticfirefly)]

I really need to catch up.....didn't manage to read my book for last week and still need to pick out something for this week! Unfortunately, out of all the books on my "Gotta read it NOW" pile, none of them works for any of my remaining categories. DRATS!

SIGH.....now I'm forced to actually peruse my TBR books. It's tough, really tough! I mean, think of the sacrifice I am making by spending my time searching diligently thru stacks and stacks of books just to find things to fit this challenge......all those abs.....and sultry glances......just hope BOB has fresh batteries!

Hey Dana - next time can we just do 13 weeks of hot, nekkid men?????? That's easy!

[Sarah]

Cindy (eclecticfirefly) wrote: "I really need to catch up.....didn't manage to read my book for last week and still need to pick out something for this week! Unfortunately, out of all the books on my "Gotta read it NOW" pile, no..."

LOL Love it!

[Sarah]

BTW Cindy I know how you feel, I have to find a book set in a cool location, a book that has a form of air in the title, and a book with a form of water in the title! Help! I can't think of anything right now that fits :(

Any suggestions?

[Sarah]

So this probably a stupid question but I just want to make sure I get it right. It says bodies of water in the title but can Water for Elephants count? I know specifically it's not a body of water.

[Cindy (eclecticfirefly)]

I have Storm's Faeries for form of air in the title.....sure hoping it will work!

I'm stuck on the others too......Bayou Moon would work for form of water and I'll probably use that one. Cool location - do you have anything set in space? Can't get much cooler than that!

[Sarah]

I don't think I have anything set in space, but I'll have to check. Thanks!

[Lis]

@Sarah - Not sure if it works for the category, but "Water for Elephants" is a really good book thats definately worth reading... Very touching and works the heart strings...

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Sarah, some stormy suggestions



and wet suggestions, LOL

[Sarah]

haha Thanks Sandra!

[Sarah]

I have Storm Glass by Maria V. Snyder so I think that will be my choice for this week. It fulfills the Cool Breeze category.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

;)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

For Cool Drink I'll be reading

[Dana]

Bayou, storm...all those work. Water for Elephants is just fine with me!

Great suggestion list Sandra. :)

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Would count for Hot & Spicy? I know it isn't technically eating, but it is still consuming something in your mouth :D I am really struggling with Hot & Spicy and Cool Dip, but I will get there.

[Dana]

That will work fine. :)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I'm way behind and apologize. I'll look through my books to see what may fit my missed wks and update my list soon.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

UPDATE: I didn't get a book read for week 10 due to family holiday, but I did read (cool shades) for week 11. I'm not currently reading something that qualifies for week 12, but hopefully I will before the end of the week.

[Sarah]

For this week I'll be reading Sea Glass as Cool Dip.

[Sarah]

I had to do some rearranging so for last week I'm reading Of Light and Darkness by Shayne Leighton for Cool Pad, this week I'll be reading Storm Glass by Maria V. Snyder for Cool Breeze, and lastly, Sea Glass by Maria V. Snyder for Cool Dip.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on Of Light & Darkness, Sarah.

[Dana]

I got a little behind myself so I still have to finish up my book for last week, for Cool Treat (ice and snow pictured). I have read other items by Carol Berg and really liked them so I am hoping this is as good.

For this week my choice is for Cool Dip. It looks like this series might be the two things I really like in my PNR, smokin' hot and fun! :)


The summer is almost over! :( Read like the wind ladies. :D

[Lis]

And for my final "Hot Days of Summer" book and for Cool treat I'm reading: . Does this mean that summers over??

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Not for me it doesn't Lis. LOL

I've got 2 books to go, will probably go for next after Bingo book.

[Lis]

Yeah!! Challenge completed!

13 of 13 Completed

Thanks Erato! This was a fun challenge, now are you going to host another one?

[Dana]

Yeah Lis! WTG on completing the challenge!

Summer lasts for you as long as you can still romp around outside in your shorts and still turn brown instead of blue. ;)


Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yes, I think I will host another...this is fun!

[Dana]

For our last week I will be reading for Hot Bodies.


For anyone who likes straight fantasy, I read a duology this week by Carol Berg that was just awesome.


and were excellent!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Hooray, Lis!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Yay, Lis! I'm so behind on this one. I'll update my original post soon.

Dana, can we read after a week is over for that week's book or once the week is over SOL?

[Dana]

Oh yeah. the spirit is to finish one a week (like our games) but RL is a killer! No prpoblem on catching up. :)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I'll try to back cover those I missed, but if not, no worries. Thanks :)

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Phew! Challenge complete, this was a fun but tough one Erato, thanks for putting this challenge on the board. All info posted in #52, I got behind (way behind) in posting individual book info, but it is all in my main post.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Hooray, Heather!

[Dana]

WTG Heather!

It was tough to keep up with, (I've struggled too), but had fun giving it a go!

I learned a valuable lesson from my first challenge experience....summer is way to busy for weekly book requirements! ;D LOL

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! I hear ya! WTG, Heather!

[Josie]

Congrats Heather! Lol, same, it's been the most challenging challenge.

I used for cool shades and for hot house (a lot of time was spent in the Amazon rainforest). I've still got 3 left to go (!), so I'm not sure I will actually finish this challenge by the 3rd but I'll do as much as I can :)

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Well...haven't been able to post much on a weekly basis, but was happily reading in the background!

Finished off with for Hot Bodies! (Though I think Dmitri is a LOT hotter than his cover...)

Completed challenge in my original post

[Wan]

Oh crap! I forgot I have one more to go.

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Good luck! Which one?

[Wan]

Judithe wrote: "Good luck! Which one?"

Cool Breeze.

[Wan]

All Done!

Hot Days of Summer Challenge
Duration: 06/05/2011 to 09/03/2011 (13 weeks)
13/13 Completed

Week 1:H5 Hot head: a sexy(Ancient Greek) accent-The Dream-Hunter by Sherrilyn Kenyon 6/5 (5)
Week 2:C6 Cool dip:with H2O in the title-Sea Witch by Virginia Kantra 6/6 (4)
Week 3:H4 Hot shades: flamin’ cover color (red) Dark Seduction by Brenda Joyce 6/12 (3)
Week 4:C2 Cool Drink:6-pack abs- Nauti Boy by Lora Leigh 6/13 (3.5)
Week 5: Happy Anniversary Dana! I Am Number 4 by Pittacus Lore 7/2 (4)
Week 6:H3 Hot House:Set in Hell The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter 6/18 (4.5)
Week 7:C4 Cool shades: 'icy’ cover (silver/grey/white) Sin Undone by Larissa Ione 6/25 (5)
Week 8:C1 Cool Treat: Cold in title Night’s Cold Kiss by Tracey O’Hara 6/28 (4)
Week 9:H2 Hot bodies: sexy male physique on cover Warrior by Angela Knight 7/6 (4)
Week 10:C5 Cool Pad: set in Winter Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan 7/16 (5)
Week 11:H1 Hot shots:(dragon-shifter) Heart of the Dragon by Gena showalter 7/17 (4)
Week 12: H6 Hot&Spicy(eating word "Crave") Crave by J.R. Ward 8/2 (4.5)
Week 13: C3 Cool Breeze:("Air" in title) Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts 9/3 (3.5)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Hooray, Wan!

[Dana]

WTG Wan!

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Yay, Wan!!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Final Update ~ Well, I came awfully close considering I read very little in August. Great challenge, Dana! I really enjoyed it! Lookin' forward to your next one. >;)

Hot Days of Summer Challenge
Read: 12/13

Week 1 (5-12 June): Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione (hot bodies) Read 6/6/11 3.5★
Week 2 (13-19 June): Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews (hot head) Read 6/14/11 5★
Week 3 (20-26 June): Frostbound by Sharon Ashwood (cool treat) Read 6/20/11 4★
Week 4 (27 Jun-3 July): Burn the Night by Jocelynn Drake (hot shots) Read 7/1/11 5★
Week 5 (4-10 July): Kitty and the Silver Bullet by Carrie Vaughn (4th of July) Read 7/9/11 4★
Week 6 (11-17 July): Double Cross by Carolyn Crane (hot shades) Read 7/17/11 5★
Week 7 (18-24 July): Break Out by Nina Croft (cool pad) Read 7/18/11 4★
Week 8 (25-31 July): Sleeping With the Wolf by Maddy Barone (cool drink) Read 7/31/11 4★
Week 9 (1-7 Aug): Call of the Sea by Michelle Pillow (cool dip) Read 8/2/11 3★
Week 10 (8-14 Aug): Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison (cool breeze) Read 8/8/11 4★
Week 11 (15-21 Aug): I Don't Want to Kill You by Dan Wells (cool shades) Read 8/16/11 3★
Week 12 (22-28 Aug):
Week 13 (29 Aug-4 Sept): Black Heart Loa by Adrian Phoenix (hot house) Read 8/30/11 4★