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message 101: by Nairabell (new)

Nairabell | 433 comments What an awesome challenge! So creative :) I'm definitely in, but is it okay if I pick as I go or do I need to pick up front?


message 102: by Bookchaser (last edited Jul 31, 2011 01:28AM) (new)

Bookchaser | 2019 comments The 4 Elements Challenge
Duration: July 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Level: Transmuter

6/12 Completed


EARTH
1.1: Shifting Plains by Jean Johnson
2.1: A Taste Of Heaven by Alexis Harrington
3.4: The Darkness Beyond by Alexis Morgan

Shifting Plains by Jean Johnson A Taste Of Heaven by Alexis Harrington The Darkness Beyond (Paladins of Darkness #8) by Alexis Morgan

WATER
1.1: SEALed with a Kiss by Mary-Margret Daughtridge 07/25/11
2.2: Mine Till Midnightby Lisa Kleypas 07/10/11
3.?: TBD

SEALed with a Kiss (SEALed, #1) by Mary-Margret Daughtridge Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, #1) by Lisa Kleypas TBD


FIRE
1.1: Turbulent Sea by Christine Feehan 07/11/11
2.2: A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh
3.2: Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh 07/04/11

Turbulent Sea (Drake Sisters, #6) by Christine Feehan A Summer to Remember  by Mary Balogh Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh

AIR
1.1: Sex, Lies, and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson 07/16/11
2.2: Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas
3.1: Safe Harbor by Christine Feehan 07/03/11

Sex, Lies, and Online Dating (Writer Friends, #1) by Rachel Gibson Tempt Me at Twilight (The Hathaways, #3) by Lisa Kleypas Safe Harbor (Drake Sisters, #5) by Christine Feehan


message 103: by Mojca (new)

Mojca | 1414 comments Nairabell wrote: "What an awesome challenge! So creative :) I'm definitely in, but is it okay if I pick as I go or do I need to pick up front?"

You can pick as you go, Nairabell.


message 104: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24334 comments This Transmuter has completed: 8/12

EARTH
1. Brown book cover: The McKettrick Way (McKettricks, #9) - √ 20-Jul
2. Set in Alaska: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf - √ 18-Jul
3. Main character works with rocks: Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal - √ 17-Jul

WATER
1. Blue/Black book cover: Club Dead - √ 16-Jul
2. Set on/near body of water: Make Her Pay
3. Strong heroine: At Grave's End - √ 26-Jul

FIRE
1. Orange book cover: Jacob - √ 10-Jul
2. Set in South America: Wild Fire
3. Erotica: Zeraac's Miracle - √ 21-Jul

AIR
1. Yellow book cover: Venetia - √ 4-Jul
2. Set on a plane/space ship: The Star Prince
3. Second (last) chance: Dance With The Devil


message 105: by Shell (new)

Shell | 2 comments July 1 - Dec 31, 2011

6/8 Finished Updated July 27, 2011

EARTH
2.1 Setting: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf July 21, 2011 2 stars not as good as the first one :(
3.4 Character:When You Dare
The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf (Naked Werewolf, #2) by Molly Harper When You Dare (Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor, #1) by Lori Foster

WATER
1.2 Cover: Mercy 3 stars July 17, 2011 good sequel toHeartbreaker
3.1 Character: Undertow 3 Stars July 26, 2011
Mercy by Julie GarwoodUndertow (Cutter Cay #1) by Cherry Adair

FIRE

1.1 Cover: Maybe This Time 4 Stars July 24, 2011
3.1 Character: Wild Heat
Maybe This Time by Jennifer CrusieWild Heat (Hot Shots Men of Fire #1) by Bella Andre

AIR

1.1 Cover: Vision in White 3 stars July 16, 2011 snappy dialogue
3.3 Character: Second Chance 3 stars July 23, 2011
Vision in White (Bride Quartet, #1) by Nora RobertsSecond Chance by Jane Green



message 106: by Alycia (new)

Alycia RRRC 4 Elements Challenge:july 1- Dec 31

Concoctionist 0/8 read

Earth:
1. Green Cover- Delicate Freakn Flower
2. Forest- Heartstrings and Diamond Rings

Water:
3. Blue Cover- Splendid
4. Body of water- To Catch an Heiress

Fire:
5. Erotic book- So Sensitive
6. Orange cover- Pleasure Bound

Air:
7. White Cover- Everything and the moon
8. Sky w/Stars- Skin Game



Delicate Freakn' Flower by Eve Langlais Heartstrings and Diamond Rings by Jane Graves Splendid (Splendid Trilogy, #1) by Julia Quinn To Catch an Heiress (Ex-spies, #1) by Julia Quinn So Sensitive by Anne Rainey Pleasure Bound by Anne Rainey Everything and the Moon (Everything, #1) by Julia Quinn Skin Game by Cara McKenna


message 107: by Bookchaser (last edited Jul 31, 2011 04:19PM) (new)

Bookchaser | 2019 comments The 4 Elements Challenge
Duration: July 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Level: Transmuter

7/12 Completed


EARTH
1.1: Shifting Plains by Jean Johnson
2.1: A Taste Of Heaven by Alexis Harrington
3.4: The Darkness Beyond by Alexis Morgan

Shifting Plains by Jean Johnson A Taste Of Heaven by Alexis Harrington The Darkness Beyond (Paladins of Darkness #8) by Alexis Morgan

WATER
1.1: SEALed with a Kiss by Mary-Margret Daughtridge 07/25/11
2.2: Mine Till Midnightby Lisa Kleypas 07/10/11
3.?: Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman

SEALed with a Kiss (SEALed, #1) by Mary-Margret Daughtridge Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Charming the Highlander (Highlander, #1) by Janet Chapman


FIRE
1.1: Turbulent Sea by Christine Feehan 07/11/11
2.2: A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh
3.2: Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh 07/04/11

Turbulent Sea (Drake Sisters, #6) by Christine Feehan A Summer to Remember  by Mary Balogh Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh

AIR
1.1: Sex, Lies, and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson 07/16/11
2.2: Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 07/31/11
3.1: Safe Harbor by Christine Feehan 07/03/11

Sex, Lies, and Online Dating (Writer Friends, #1) by Rachel Gibson Tempt Me at Twilight (The Hathaways, #3) by Lisa Kleypas Safe Harbor (Drake Sisters, #5) by Christine Feehan


message 108: by Dina (new)

Dina (missdina) | 807 comments The 4 Elements Challenge
Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011

Level: Transmuter

4/12 completed


EARTH
1. Cover:
1.1 Read a book with a predominately green or brown cover.
1.2 Read a book with a field, forest/greenery/thick foliage (jungle, meadow etc.) or sandy dunes/desert on its cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).

2. Setting:
2.1 Read a book set on a farm or ranch, in the forest/jungle, in the desert or in northern countries (Northern hemisphere for those living in the southern one, Scandinavia, Russia, Canada, northern USA etc.).
2.2 Read a book set in winter.

3.4 Main character is a police officer: Mexican Heat by Laura Baumbach & Josh Lanyon == 07/03

WATER
1. Cover:
1.1 Read a book with a predominately blue or black cover.
1.2 Read a book with a body of water (sea, lake, river etc.), fountain/cascade/etc., or a rainy-scene on its cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).

2.1 Set on an island: Love Me Knots by Dee Tenorio == 07/30
3.3 Strong heroine: Broken by Shiloh Walker == 07/23

FIRE
1. Cover:
1.1 Read a book with a predominately red, orange, pink or purple cover.
1.2 Read a book with a fire on cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).
1.3 Read a book with a firefighter/fire-engine on cover.

2. Setting:
2.1 Read a book set in a fire house or any other setting associate with firefighters and fire (smack in the middle of a wild fire, for example) or in the southern countries (Southern hemisphere for those living in northern one, Latin America, Africa, southern USA states etc.).
2.2 Read a book set in summer.

3.3 Erotic book: Seducing Stephen by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon == 07/14

AIR
1. Cover:
1.1 Read a book with a predominately yellow, white or light-blue cover.
1.2 Read a book with the sky, wind/twister etc. on cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).
1.3 Read a book with a plane/pilot, balloon etc. on cover.

2. Setting:
2.1 Read a book set on a plane, high in the mountains or in the East (middle-East or far-East).
2.2 Read a book set in spring.

3. Character:
3.1 Read a book with a main character that is a pilot, airman, parachute, sky-diver, world-traveler/globetrotter etc. or a braniac, scientist, science teacher, intellectual etc.
3.2 Read a book with a passive hero (Beta all the way).
3.3 Read a second-chances book.

Mexican Heat (Crimes & Cocktails, #1) by Laura Baumbach Seducing Stephen by Bonnie Dee Broken (Rafferty, #2) by Shiloh Walker Love Me Knots by Dee Tenorio


message 109: by Juliana Philippa (last edited Jul 31, 2011 01:13PM) (new)

Juliana Philippa (julianaphilippa) | 42 comments Great challenge! Love your creativity. I'm in, just have to make my selections ...


message 110: by Juliana Philippa (last edited Sep 20, 2011 08:22PM) (new)

Juliana Philippa (julianaphilippa) | 42 comments * * * CHALLENGE * * *
* * * COMPLETED * * *
12/12 read


Romance Readers Reading Challenges: The 4 Elements Challenge
Duration: July 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Completed on September 15, 2011



Difficulty Level: Transmuter
Read three books for each element, one book for each category with no repeats

Earth
✔ Cover (brown) - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost --- July 4th | 3.5 stars
✔ Setting (winter) - Flash Point by Shelli Stevens --- August 1st | 3 stars
✔ Character ("protector") - Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill --- July 14th | 4.5 stars

Water
✔ Cover (blue) - Gabriel's Woman by Robin Schone --- July 12th | 4 stars
✔ Setting (island) - Lady of Seduction by Laurel McKee --- July 13th | 2 stars
✔ Character (entrepreneur/business tycoon) - Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James --- Sep 15th | 4.5

Fire
✔ Cover (purple) - Paying the Piper by Rachel Brimble --- August 21st | 3 stars
✔ Setting (summer) - Bad Girl By Night by Lacey Alexander --- August 4th | 2.5 stars
✔ Character (alpha hero) - Wicked Burn by Beth Kery --- July 30th | 4 stars

Air
✔ Cover (white) - In Total Surrender by Anne Mallory --- August 27th | 4 stars
✔ Setting (spring) - Lessons in Indiscretion by Karen Erickson --- August 10th | 3.5 stars
✔ Character (astronomist / teacher) - One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake --- July 27th | 4.5 stars


message 111: by Bookchaser (last edited Aug 07, 2011 02:04AM) (new)

Bookchaser | 2019 comments The 4 Elements Challenge
Duration: July 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Level: Transmuter

8/12 Completed

EARTH
1.1: Shifting Plains by Jean Johnson
2.1: A Taste Of Heaven by Alexis Harrington
3.4: The Darkness Beyond by Alexis Morgan

Shifting Plains by Jean Johnson A Taste Of Heaven by Alexis Harrington The Darkness Beyond (Paladins of Darkness #8) by Alexis Morgan

WATER
1.1: SEALed with a Kiss by Mary-Margret Daughtridge 07/25/11
2.2: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas 07/10/11
3.3: Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman 07/31/11

SEALed with a Kiss (SEALed, #1) by Mary-Margret Daughtridge Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Charming the Highlander (Highlander, #1) by Janet Chapman

FIRE
1.1: Turbulent Sea by Christine Feehan 07/11/11
2.2: A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh
3.2: Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh 07/04/11

Turbulent Sea (Drake Sisters, #6) by Christine Feehan A Summer to Remember  by Mary Balogh Kiss of Snow (Psy-Changeling, #10) by Nalini Singh

AIR
1.1: Sex, Lies, and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson 07/16/11
2.2: Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 07/31/11
3.1: Safe Harbor by Christine Feehan 07/03/11

Sex, Lies, and Online Dating (Writer Friends, #1) by Rachel Gibson Tempt Me at Twilight (The Hathaways, #3) by Lisa Kleypas Safe Harbor (Drake Sisters, #5) by Christine Feehan


message 112: by Cathy (last edited Jul 31, 2011 07:37PM) (new)

Cathy Galloway | 700 comments Title: (Read) The 4 Elements
Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
Categories: cover/setting/character
Books to read: 9 /12


EARTH
1.1 Read a book with a predominately green cover. Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast
2.1 Read a book set in northern countries ( Canada). The Keeping 7/6/11
3.2 Read a book featuring a heroine that is a cook, chef and/or baker.Savor the Moment

WATER
1.1 Read a book with a predominately blue or black cover.Where Shadows Dance 7/14/11
2.1 Read a book set on (or beside) a sea. A Storm of Pleasure
3.1 Read a book with a main character that works with/in water (marine biologist, diver, ship captain, Coast Guard officer, sailor etc.). SEALed with a Kiss 7/5/11

FIRE
1.2 Read a book with a fire on cover (it has to be a predominant feature!). Sizzling Sixteen 7/9/11
2.1 Read set in the southern USA states.Dead Reckoning 7/31/11
3.2 Read a book with a strong hero (the more Alpha the better).Kiss of Snow 7/13/11

AIR
1.1 Read a book with a predominately white cover. Room 7/8/11
2.1 Read a book set high in the mountains. Dating Mr. December 7/3/11
3.2 Read a book with a passive hero (Beta all the way). Outcast 7/5/11


message 113: by taita (new)

taita 7/8 ~ One more to go!

Earth
1.1 Book with predominantly green cover: The Duke by Gaelen Foley (7/31)
3.2 Heroine that is a baker: The Soldier by Grace Burrowes (7/22)

Water
1.2 Cover with a body of water: Once and Always by Judith McNaught (7/10)
3.3 Book with a strong heroine: The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (7/26)

Fire
1.1 Predominantly purple cover: It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn (7/5)
3.4 Young adult book: The Giver by Lois Lowry (7/3)

Air
3.1 Main character is a scientist and/or intellectual: Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (7/13)



It's In His Kiss (Bridgertons, #7) by Julia Quinn The Giver (The Giver, #1) by Lois Lowry Once and Always (Sequels #1) by Judith McNaught Kiss of the Highlander (Highlander, #4) by Karen Marie Moning The Soldier by Grace Burrowes The Dark Highlander (Highlander, #5) by Karen Marie Moning The Duke (Knight Miscellany, #1) by Gaelen Foley


message 114: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 1885 comments Juliana wrote: "Romance Readers Reading Challenges: The 4 Elements Challenge..."

Neat graphics, Juliana!


message 115: by Dina (new)

Dina (missdina) | 807 comments The 4 Elements Challenge
Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011

Level: Transmuter

5/12 completed


EARTH
1. Cover:
1.1 Read a book with a predominately green or brown cover.
1.2 Read a book with a field, forest/greenery/thick foliage (jungle, meadow etc.) or sandy dunes/desert on its cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).

2. Setting:
2.1 Read a book set on a farm or ranch, in the forest/jungle, in the desert or in northern countries (Northern hemisphere for those living in the southern one, Scandinavia, Russia, Canada, northern USA etc.).
2.2 Read a book set in winter.

3.4 Main character is a police officer: Mexican Heat by Laura Baumbach & Josh Lanyon == 07/03

WATER
1. Cover:
1.1 Read a book with a predominately blue or black cover.
1.2 Read a book with a body of water (sea, lake, river etc.), fountain/cascade/etc., or a rainy-scene on its cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).

2.1 Set on an island: Love Me Knots by Dee Tenorio == 07/30
3.3 Strong heroine: Broken by Shiloh Walker == 07/23

FIRE
1. Cover:
1.1 Read a book with a predominately red, orange, pink or purple cover.
1.2 Read a book with a fire on cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).
1.3 Read a book with a firefighter/fire-engine on cover.

2.2 Set in summer: The Lady Most Likely...: A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn, Eloisa James & Connie Brockway == 07/31
3.3 Erotic book: Seducing Stephen by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon == 07/14

AIR
1. Cover:
1.1 Read a book with a predominately yellow, white or light-blue cover.
1.2 Read a book with the sky, wind/twister etc. on cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).
1.3 Read a book with a plane/pilot, balloon etc. on cover.

2. Setting:
2.1 Read a book set on a plane, high in the mountains or in the East (middle-East or far-East).
2.2 Read a book set in spring.

3. Character:
3.1 Read a book with a main character that is a pilot, airman, parachute, sky-diver, world-traveler/globetrotter etc. or a braniac, scientist, science teacher, intellectual etc.
3.2 Read a book with a passive hero (Beta all the way).
3.3 Read a second-chances book.

Mexican Heat (Crimes & Cocktails, #1) by Laura Baumbach Seducing Stephen by Bonnie Dee Broken (Rafferty, #2) by Shiloh Walker Love Me Knots by Dee Tenorio The Lady Most Likely... A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn


message 116: by Shell (new)

Shell | 2 comments July 1 - Dec 31, 2011

7/8 Finished Updated August 3, 2011

EARTH
2.1 Setting: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf July 21, 2011 2 stars not as good as the first one :(
3.4 Character:When You Dare
The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf (Naked Werewolf, #2) by Molly Harper When You Dare (Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor, #1) by Lori Foster

WATER
1.2 Cover: Mercy 3 stars July 17, 2011 good sequel toHeartbreaker
3.1 Character: Undertow 3 Stars July 26, 2011
Mercy by Julie GarwoodUndertow (Cutter Cay #1) by Cherry Adair

FIRE

1.1 Cover: Maybe This Time 4 Stars July 24, 2011
3.1 Character: Wild Heat 4 stars August 3, 2011
Maybe This Time by Jennifer CrusieWild Heat (Hot Shots Men of Fire #1) by Bella Andre

AIR

1.1 Cover: Vision in White 3 stars July 16, 2011 snappy dialogue
3.3 Character: Second Chance 3 stars July 23, 2011
Vision in White (Bride Quartet, #1) by Nora RobertsSecond Chance by Jane Green



message 117: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments Great challenge Mojca! Congrats to everyone that has finished so far!

12/12 Done Yay!

Earth
1.1 Brown Cover: Wolf Tales VI by Kate Douglas 8/3 ★★★
2.1 Desert: Stormwalker by Allyson James 7/4 ★★★★
3.5 Passive: Barbie & the Beast by LTS 7/11 ★★★

Water
1.2 Water on Cover: Murder With Puffins by Donna Andrews 7/21 ★★★★
2.1 Island: Sea Fever by Virginia Kantra 7/2 ★★★★
3.1 Ship Captain: Tumbling Through Time by Gwyn Cready 7/9 ★★★

Fire
1.1 Purple Cover: Faefever by KMM 7/2 ★★★
2.2 Summer: The Merlot Murders by Ellen Crosby 7/3 ★★★★
3.2 Alpha Hero: Bite the Bullet by L.A. Banks 7/5 ★★★

Air
1.1 White Cover: Fantasy Anthology 7/14 ★★★
2.1 Mountains: River Marked by Patricia Briggs 7/8 ★★★★★
3. Pilot/Ship Capt: No Words Alone by Autumn Dawn 7/20 ★★★★

Wolf Tales VI by Kate Douglas Stormwalker (Stormwalker, #1) by Allyson James Barbie & the Beast  by Linda Thomas-Sundstrom Murder With Puffins (Meg Langslow, #2) by Donna Andrews Sea Fever (Children of the Sea, #2) by Virginia Kantra Tumbling Through Time by Gwyn Cready Faefever (Fever, #3) by Karen Marie Moning The Merlot Murders (Wine Country Mysteries #1) by Ellen Crosby Bite the Bullet (Crimson Moon, #2) by L.A. Banks Fantasy (Includes Leopard People, #1; Midnight, #1) by Christine Feehan River Marked (Mercedes Thompson, #6) by Patricia Briggs No Words Alone (Spark Series #1) by Autumn Dawn


message 118: by D.G. (new)

D.G. | 4477 comments (Read) The 4 Elements

Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
Level: Concoctionist (8 books)

EARTH
1.1 Green Cover:
Matched by Ally Condie - 8/3
3.4 Protector: Naked Edge by Pamela Clare - 7/12
Naked Edge (I-Team, #4) by Pamela Clare Matched (Matched, #1) by Ally Condie

WATER
1.1 Black cover:
Covet by J.R. Ward - 7/10
3.3 Strong heroine that's a ship captain! The Iron Rose by Marsha Canham
Covet (The Fallen Angels, #1) by J.R. Ward

FIRE
1.1 Red Cover:
Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning - 7/24
3.3 Read an erotic book.
Bloodfever (Fever, #2) by Karen Marie Moning

AIR
1.2 Sky on Cover:
Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie - 7/28
3.2 Beta Hero: Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn - 7/4
Just Like Heaven (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #1) by Julia Quinn Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie


message 119: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 1885 comments Congrats, Valorie!


message 120: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments Thanks Lisa Kay!


message 121: by SandyC (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 1287 comments RRRC 4 Elements Challenge
Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011

9/12 done

EARTH


1.2 Cover:Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James
2.2 Setting:Black Ice by Anne Stuart 7/22/11
3.4 Character:Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich 8/2/11

Long Hard Ride (Rough Riders, #1) by Lorelei James Black Ice (Ice, #1) by Anne Stuart Fearless Fourteen (Stephanie Plum, #14) by Janet Evanovich

WATER

1.1 Cover:
A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin 7/20/11
2.1 Setting:Beach Girls by Luann Rice 7/16/11
3.3 Character:Faefever by Karen Marie Moning 7/19/11

A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2) by George R.R. Martin Beach Girls by Luanne Rice Faefever (Fever, #3) by Karen Marie Moning

FIRE

1.1 Cover:
Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich 7/21/11
2.1 Setting:From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris
3.4 Character:Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins 7/12/11

Lean Mean Thirteen (Stephanie Plum, #13) by Janet Evanovich From Dead to Worse (Sookie Stackhouse, #8) by Charlaine Harris Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

AIR

1.1 Cover:
All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris 7/11/11
2.1 Setting:Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
3.3 Character:Bridget by Linda Lael Miller 7/23/11

All Together Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #7) by Charlaine Harris Persepolis The Story of a Childhood (Persepolis, #1) by Marjane Satrapi Bridget (Women of Primrose Creek, #1) by Linda Lael Miller


Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos) | 809 comments Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
Genius Alchemist
2/16

Earth
1. Linger 7/29
2.
3.
Water
1. My Soul to Steal 7/31
2.
3.
Fire
1.
2.
3.
Air
1.
2.
3.

BONUS:
Earth
Water
Fire
Air


Linger (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #2) by Maggie Stiefvater My Soul to Steal (Soul Screamers, #4) by Rachel Vincent


message 123: by Juliana Philippa (new)

Juliana Philippa (julianaphilippa) | 42 comments Lisa Kay wrote: "Juliana wrote: "Romance Readers Reading Challenges: The 4 Elements Challenge..."

Neat graphics, Juliana!"


Thanks! Did a random search online and found these beautiful images, so wanted to use them in my challenge post.


message 124: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ | 3901 comments READ: 6/16 (Genius Alchemist)
EARTH
Cover 1.2: The Land of Painted Caves - Jean Auel 7/21
Setting 2.1: High Country Bride (McKettrick Cowboys, #1) - Linda Lael Miller 7/23
Character 3.1: Amazon Ink - Lori Devoti
Bonus: The Book of Earth - Marjorie Kellogg
The Land of Painted Caves (Earth's Children, #6) by Jean M. Auel High Country Bride (McKettrick Cowboys, #1) (McKettricks, #1) by Linda Lael Miller Amazon Ink (Amazon, #1) by Lori Devoti The Book of Earth (Dragon Quartet, #1) by Marjorie B. Kellogg

WATER
Cover 1.2: Deep Kiss of Winter - Kresley Cole/Gena Showalter 7/23
Setting 2.1: Tsunami Blue - Gayle Williams
Character 3.3: Vanished - Kat Richardson 8/5
Bonus: Silent Waters - Jan Coffey
Deep Kiss of Winter (Includes Immortals After Dark, #8; Alien Huntress, #4.5) by Kresley Cole Tsunami Blue by Gayle Ann Williams Vanished (Greywalker, #4) by Kat Richardson Silent Waters by Jan Coffey

FIRE
Cover 1.2: Burning Alive - Shannon Butcher
Setting 2.1: Hidden Fire - Jo Davis
Character 3.4: Torment - Lauren Kate 7/2
BONUS: Born of Fire - Sherrilyn Kenyon
Burning Alive (Sentinel Wars, #1) by Shannon K. Butcher Hidden Fire (Firefighters of Station Five, #3) by Jo Davis Torment (Fallen, #2) by Lauren Kate Born of Fire (The League, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

AIR
Cover 1.2: Ill Wind - Rachel Caine 7/4
Setting 2.1: On Bear Mountain - Deborah Smith
Character 3.1: Gideon's Sword - Preston/Child
BONUS: TBD
Ill Wind (Weather Warden, #1) by Rachel Caine On Bear Mountain by Deborah Smith Gideon's Sword (Gideon's Crew #1) by Douglas Preston


message 125: by Someoneyouknow (new)

Someoneyouknow The 4 Elements Challenge:

July 1 - December 31, 2011

Read 2/8 (Concoctionist)


EARTH

Setting 2.1 : Animal Farm by George Orwell
Character 3.1 : The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

Animal Farm by George Orwell The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

WATER

Cover 1.1 : Stardeath by E.C. Tubb
Setting 2.1 : On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan

Stardeath by E.C. Tubb On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan

FIRE

Cover 1.1 : Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta
Character 3.4 : Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta -30/07/11

Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta

AIR

Cover 1.1 : I Am Charlotte Simmons by Tom Wolfe -01/08/11
Character ??? : TBD
I Am Charlotte Simmons by Tom Wolfe


message 126: by Bookchaser (last edited Aug 08, 2011 09:25AM) (new)

Bookchaser | 2019 comments The 4 Elements Challenge
Duration: July 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Level: Transmuter

9/12 Completed

EARTH
1.1: Shifting Plains by Jean Johnson
2.1: A Taste Of Heaven by Alexis Harrington
3.4: The Darkness Beyond by Alexis Morgan

Shifting Plains by Jean Johnson A Taste Of Heaven by Alexis Harrington The Darkness Beyond (Paladins of Darkness #8) by Alexis Morgan

WATER
1.1: SEALed with a Kiss by Mary-Margret Daughtridge 07/25/11
2.2: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas 07/10/11
3.3: Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman 07/31/11
SEALed with a Kiss (SEALed, #1) by Mary-Margret Daughtridge Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Charming the Highlander (Highlander, #1) by Janet Chapman

FIRE
1.1: Turbulent Sea by Christine Feehan 07/11/11
2.2: A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh 08/07/11
3.2: Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh 07/04/11
Turbulent Sea (Drake Sisters, #6) by Christine Feehan A Summer to Remember  by Mary Balogh Kiss of Snow (Psy-Changeling, #10) by Nalini Singh

AIR
1.1: Sex, Lies, and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson 07/16/11
2.2: Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 07/31/11
3.1: Safe Harbor by Christine Feehan 07/03/11
Sex, Lies, and Online Dating (Writer Friends, #1) by Rachel Gibson Tempt Me at Twilight (The Hathaways, #3) by Lisa Kleypas Safe Harbor (Drake Sisters, #5) by Christine Feehan


message 127: by Nikki ♥ (new)

Nikki ♥ The 4 Elements Challenge
July 1, 2011-December 31, 2011
4/4 Completed 8/7/11


Earth
1. Cover:
2. Setting:
Promises Linger by Sarah McCarty 7/18/11 (ranch)
3. Character:

Water
1. Cover:
2. Setting:
3. Character:
The Vision by Heather Graham 7/5/11 (Diver)

Fire
1. Cover:
Birthright by Nora Roberts 7/13/11
2. Setting:
3. Character:


Air
1. Cover:
2. Setting:
3. Character:
Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis 8/7/11 (pilot for hire)


Promises Linger (Promises, #1) by Sarah McCarty Birthright by Nora Roberts The Vision (Harrison Investigation, #3) by Heather Graham Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis


message 128: by Dina (new)

Dina (missdina) | 807 comments The 4 Elements Challenge
Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011

Level: Transmuter

6/12 completed


EARTH
1. Cover:
1.1 Read a book with a predominately green or brown cover.
1.2 Read a book with a field, forest/greenery/thick foliage (jungle, meadow etc.) or sandy dunes/desert on its cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).

2. Setting:
2.1 Read a book set on a farm or ranch, in the forest/jungle, in the desert or in northern countries (Northern hemisphere for those living in the southern one, Scandinavia, Russia, Canada, northern USA etc.).
2.2 Read a book set in winter.

3.4 Main character is a police officer: Mexican Heat by Laura Baumbach & Josh Lanyon == 07/03

WATER
1. Cover:
1.1 Read a book with a predominately blue or black cover.
1.2 Read a book with a body of water (sea, lake, river etc.), fountain/cascade/etc., or a rainy-scene on its cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).

2.1 Set on an island: Love Me Knots by Dee Tenorio == 07/30
3.3 Strong heroine: Broken by Shiloh Walker == 07/23

FIRE
1. Cover:
1.1 Read a book with a predominately red, orange, pink or purple cover.
1.2 Read a book with a fire on cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).
1.3 Read a book with a firefighter/fire-engine on cover.

2.2 Set in summer: The Lady Most Likely...: A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn, Eloisa James & Connie Brockway == 07/31
3.3 Erotic book: Seducing Stephen by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon == 07/14

AIR
1. Cover:
1.1 Read a book with a predominately yellow, white or light-blue cover.
1.2 Read a book with the sky, wind/twister etc. on cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).
1.3 Read a book with a plane/pilot, balloon etc. on cover.

2. Setting:
2.1 Read a book set on a plane, high in the mountains or in the East (middle-East or far-East).
2.2 Read a book set in spring.

3.3 Second-chances book: The Rebel (Harlequin Blaze, #586) by Rhonda Nelson == 08/07

Mexican Heat (Crimes & Cocktails, #1) by Laura Baumbach Seducing Stephen by Bonnie Dee Broken (Rafferty, #2) by Shiloh Walker Love Me Knots by Dee Tenorio The Lady Most Likely... A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn The Rebel (Harlequin Blaze, #586) (Uniformly Hot!, #13) by Rhonda Nelson


message 129: by SandyC (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 1287 comments RRRC 4 Elements Challenge
Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011

10/12 done

EARTH


1.2 Cover:Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James 8/5/11
2.2 Setting:Black Ice by Anne Stuart 7/22/11
3.4 Character:Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich 8/2/11

Long Hard Ride (Rough Riders, #1) by Lorelei James Black Ice (Ice, #1) by Anne Stuart Fearless Fourteen (Stephanie Plum, #14) by Janet Evanovich

WATER

1.1 Cover:
A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin 7/20/11
2.1 Setting:Beach Girls by Luann Rice 7/16/11
3.3 Character:Faefever by Karen Marie Moning 7/19/11

A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2) by George R.R. Martin Beach Girls by Luanne Rice Faefever (Fever, #3) by Karen Marie Moning

FIRE

1.1 Cover:
Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich 7/21/11
2.1 Setting:From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris
3.4 Character:Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins 7/12/11

Lean Mean Thirteen (Stephanie Plum, #13) by Janet Evanovich From Dead to Worse (Sookie Stackhouse, #8) by Charlaine Harris Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

AIR

1.1 Cover:
All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris 7/11/11
2.1 Setting:Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
3.3 Character:Bridget by Linda Lael Miller 7/23/11

All Together Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #7) by Charlaine Harris Persepolis The Story of a Childhood (Persepolis, #1) by Marjane Satrapi Bridget (Women of Primrose Creek, #1) by Linda Lael Miller


message 130: by Daffodil (new)

Daffodil (daffodil--ripcranberry) | 1058 comments So, I'm in and I'm going to try for the Genius Alchemist level. I have a question. For Air: Character. I read Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison and wondered would a dragon shifter work? Dragos flies!


Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos) | 809 comments Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
Genius Alchemist
3/16

Earth
1. Linger 7/29
2.
3.
Water
1. My Soul to Steal 7/31
2.
3.
Fire
1.
2.
3. Some Girls Bite 8/7
Air
1.
2.
3.

BONUS:
Earth
Water
Fire
Air


Linger (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #2) by Maggie Stiefvater My Soul to Steal (Soul Screamers, #4) by Rachel Vincent Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1) by Chloe Neill


message 132: by Mojca (new)

Mojca | 1414 comments Daffodil wrote: "So, I'm in and I'm going to try for the Genius Alchemist level. I have a question. For Air: Character. I read Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison and wondered would a dragon shifter work? Dragos flies!"

Not all of them...;) But if he flies in the book (and he's a main character, I say yes.


message 133: by Cathy (new)

Cathy Galloway | 700 comments Title: (Read) The 4 Elements
Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
Categories: cover/setting/character
Books to read: 10 /12


EARTH
1.1 Read a book with a predominately green cover. Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast
2.1 Read a book set in northern countries ( Canada). The Keeping 7/6/11
3.2 Read a book featuring a heroine that is a cook, chef and/or baker.Savor the Moment

WATER
1.1 Read a book with a predominately blue or black cover.Where Shadows Dance 7/14/11
2.1 Read a book set on (or beside) a sea. A Storm of Pleasure 8/10/11
3.1 Read a book with a main character that works with/in water (marine biologist, diver, ship captain, Coast Guard officer, sailor etc.). SEALed with a Kiss 7/5/11

FIRE
1.2 Read a book with a fire on cover (it has to be a predominant feature!). Sizzling Sixteen 7/9/11
2.1 Read set in the southern USA states. Dead Reckoning 7/31/11
3.2 Read a book with a strong hero (the more Alpha the better).Kiss of Snow 7/13/11

AIR
1.1 Read a book with a predominately white cover. Room 7/8/11
2.1 Read a book set high in the mountains. Dating Mr. December 7/3/11
3.2 Read a book with a passive hero (Beta all the way). Outcast 7/5/11


message 134: by Someoneyouknow (new)

Someoneyouknow The 4 Elements Challenge:

July 1 - December 31, 2011

Read 4/8 (Concoctionist)

EARTH


Setting 2.1 : Animal Farm by George Orwell
Character 3.1 : The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

Animal Farm by George Orwell The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

WATER

Cover 1.1 : Stardeath by E.C. Tubb - 11/08/11
Setting 2.1 : On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan - 08/08/11

Stardeath by E.C. Tubb On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan

FIRE

Cover 1.1 : Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta
Character 3.4 : Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta - 30/07/11

Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta

AIR

Cover 1.1 : I Am Charlotte Simmons by Tom Wolfe - 01/08/11
Character ??? : TBD

I Am Charlotte Simmons by Tom Wolfe


message 135: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ | 3901 comments READ: 7/16 (Genius Alchemist)
EARTH
Cover 1.2: The Land of Painted Caves - Jean Auel 7/21
Setting 2.1: High Country Bride (McKettrick Cowboys, #1) - Linda Lael Miller 7/23
Character 3.1: Amazon Ink - Lori Devoti 8/12
Bonus: The Book of Earth - Marjorie Kellogg
The Land of Painted Caves (Earth's Children, #6) by Jean M. Auel High Country Bride (McKettrick Cowboys, #1) (McKettricks, #1) by Linda Lael Miller Amazon Ink (Amazon, #1) by Lori Devoti The Book of Earth (Dragon Quartet, #1) by Marjorie B. Kellogg

WATER
Cover 1.2: Deep Kiss of Winter - Kresley Cole/Gena Showalter 7/23
Setting 2.1: Tsunami Blue - Gayle Williams
Character 3.3: Vanished - Kat Richardson 8/5
Bonus: Silent Waters - Jan Coffey
Deep Kiss of Winter (Includes Immortals After Dark, #8; Alien Huntress, #4.5) by Kresley Cole Tsunami Blue by Gayle Ann Williams Vanished (Greywalker, #4) by Kat Richardson Silent Waters by Jan Coffey

FIRE
Cover 1.2: Burning Alive - Shannon Butcher
Setting 2.1: Hidden Fire - Jo Davis
Character 3.4: Torment - Lauren Kate 7/2
BONUS: Born of Fire - Sherrilyn Kenyon
Burning Alive (Sentinel Wars, #1) by Shannon K. Butcher Hidden Fire (Firefighters of Station Five, #3) by Jo Davis Torment (Fallen, #2) by Lauren Kate Born of Fire (The League, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

AIR
Cover 1.2: Ill Wind - Rachel Caine 7/4
Setting 2.1: On Bear Mountain - Deborah Smith
Character 3.1: Gideon's Sword - Preston/Child
BONUS: TBD
Ill Wind (Weather Warden, #1) by Rachel Caine On Bear Mountain by Deborah Smith Gideon's Sword (Gideon's Crew #1) by Douglas Preston


message 136: by Shell (new)

Shell | 2 comments July 1 - Dec 31, 2011

8/8 Finished!!! Updated August 14, 2011

EARTH
2.1 Setting: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf July 21, 2011 2 stars not as good as the first one :(
3.4 Character: When You Dare 4 Stars August 9, 2011
The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf (Naked Werewolf, #2) by Molly Harper When You Dare (Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor, #1) by Lori Foster

WATER
1.2 Cover: Mercy 3 stars July 17, 2011 good sequel toHeartbreaker
3.1 Character: Undertow 3 Stars July 26, 2011
Mercy by Julie GarwoodUndertow (Cutter Cay #1) by Cherry Adair

FIRE

1.1 Cover: Maybe This Time 4 Stars July 24, 2011
3.1 Character: Wild Heat 4 stars August 3, 2011
Maybe This Time by Jennifer CrusieWild Heat (Hot Shots Men of Fire #1) by Bella Andre

AIR

1.1 Cover: Vision in White 3 stars July 16, 2011 snappy dialogue
3.3 Character: Second Chance 3 stars July 23, 2011
Vision in White (Bride Quartet, #1) by Nora RobertsSecond Chance by Jane Green



message 137: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Congratulations, Shell!


message 138: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24334 comments Lisa Kay wrote: "Juliana wrote: "Romance Readers Reading Challenges: The 4 Elements Challenge..."

Neat graphics, Juliana!"


I was going to say the same thing :)


message 139: by Jane (PS), Moderator (last edited Aug 16, 2011 01:14AM) (new)

Jane (PS) | 24334 comments 'Yay Valorie and Shell!!!


message 140: by Cathy (new)

Cathy Galloway | 700 comments Title: (Read) The 4 Elements
Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
Categories: cover/setting/character
Books to read: 11 /12


EARTH
1.1 Read a book with a predominately green cover. Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast 8/16/11
2.1 Read a book set in northern countries ( Canada). The Keeping 7/6/11
3.2 Read a book featuring a heroine that is a cook, chef and/or baker.Savor the Moment

WATER
1.1 Read a book with a predominately blue or black cover.Where Shadows Dance 7/14/11
2.1 Read a book set on (or beside) a sea. A Storm of Pleasure 8/10/11
3.1 Read a book with a main character that works with/in water (marine biologist, diver, ship captain, Coast Guard officer, sailor etc.). SEALed with a Kiss 7/5/11

FIRE
1.2 Read a book with a fire on cover (it has to be a predominant feature!). Sizzling Sixteen 7/9/11
2.1 Read set in the southern USA states. Dead Reckoning 7/31/11
3.2 Read a book with a strong hero (the more Alpha the better).Kiss of Snow 7/13/11

AIR
1.1 Read a book with a predominately white cover. Room 7/8/11
2.1 Read a book set high in the mountains. Dating Mr. December 7/3/11
3.2 Read a book with a passive hero (Beta all the way). Outcast 7/5/11


message 141: by Mojca (new)

Mojca | 1414 comments Congrats to Nikki, Shell, and Valorie (in no particular order)...

And I'm done as well.

16/16


EARTH
1.1 Cover: Calista's Men by Jori Strong — 07/02
2.2 Setting: Dead Ringer by Mary Burton — 07/03
3.5 Character: Hotter Than Wildfire by Lisa Marie Rice — 07/23

WATER
1.1 Cover: French Twist by Roxanne St. Claire — 07/07
2.1 Setting: Tropical Getaway by Roxanne St. Claire (Caribbean isles) — 07/05
3.3 Character: Don't Look Now by Linda Lael Miller — 07/01

FIRE
1.1 Cover: Deadly Dreams by Kylie Brant — 08/11
2.1 Setting: One Last Look by Linda Lael Miller (set also in Arizona and Mexico) — 07/02
3.1 Character: Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts — 07/21

AIR
1.1 Cover: Never Look Back by Linda Lael Miller — 07/01
2.2 Setting: Daring Moves by Linda Lael Miller — 07/03
3.3 Character: Black Hills by Nora Roberts — 07/29

BONUS :
EARTH: The Pillars of the *Earth* by Ken Follett — 07/13
WATER: Enemy *Waters* by Justine Davis — 07/17
FIRE: Chasing *Fire* by Nora Roberts — 07/17
AIR: Love in the *Air* by James Collins — 07/15

Calista's Men (Crime Tells, #3) by Jory Strong Dead Ringer by Mary Burton Hotter Than Wildfire (Protectors, #2) by Lisa Marie Rice French Twist by Roxanne St. Claire Tropical Getaway by Roxanne St. Claire Don't Look Now by Linda Lael Miller Deadly Dreams by Kylie Brant One Last Look by Linda Lael Miller Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts Never Look Back by Linda Lael Miller Daring Moves by Linda Lael Miller Black Hills by Nora Roberts The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett Enemy Waters (Harlequin Romantic Suspense #1659)  by Justine Davis Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts Love in the Air by James Collins


message 142: by Mojca (new)

Mojca | 1414 comments And for the update...

2nd update – August 16

Apprentice
Nikki – REACHED APPRENTICE STATUS. CONGRATULATIONS!
Samantha - read 1 book

Concoctionist
Shell - ALL POTIONS CONCOCTED. CONGRATULATIONS!
Diane ~Firefly~
Fran – ALL POTIONS CONCOCTED. CONGRATULATIONS!
taita - read 7 books
Judy – read 7 books
Tina "reading mommy" – read 4 books
~Megan~
D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ – read 6 books
Alycia
Someoneyouknow - read 4 books

Transmuter
(Vi) - Read 10 books
Betelgeuze – read 3 books
Laura
Bookchaser – read 9 books
Valorie – ALL ELEMENTS TRANSMUTED. CONGRATULATIONS!
Dee
Dina – read 6 books
Angie – read 2 books
Cathy – read 11 books
Sherrie – read 1 book
Jane (PS) – read 8 book
Sallie(Shuga)
Sandy - read 10 books
Juliana - read 9 books

Alchemist

Master Alchemist
Lindy-Lane – read 2 books

Grand Alchemist

Genius Alchemist
(Vi) - see "transmuter" level
Mojca - GONE UTTERLY MAD.
Barbara – read 7 books
Laurie
Lauren
Katie – read 10 books
Crystal S
Deyara – read 2 books
Emily – read 1 book
Gen
Lisa Kay – read 2 books
Wan "Artemis", the Dark-Hunters' Goddess – read 9 books
Amanda – read 8 books
Joann – read 8 books
Suzanne – read 1 book
The Holy Terror
Shea
Lynne - read 8 books
❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ - read 3 books
Daffodil


Keep practicing your alchemy!


message 143: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments Thanks Jane & Mojca!

Congrats right back atcha Mojca!

Congrats Shell!


Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos) | 809 comments Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
Genius Alchemist
4/16

Earth
1. Linger 7/29
2.
3.
Water
1. My Soul to Steal 7/31
2.
3. The Mage in Black 8/16
Fire
1.
2.
3. Some Girls Bite 8/7
Air
1.
2.
3.

BONUS:
Earth
Water
Fire
Air


Linger (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #2) by Maggie Stiefvater My Soul to Steal (Soul Screamers, #4) by Rachel Vincent Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1) by Chloe Neill The Mage in Black (Sabina Kane, #2) by Jaye Wells


message 145: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24334 comments Congrats Mojca!


message 146: by Jane (PS), Moderator (last edited Aug 16, 2011 02:50PM) (new)

Jane (PS) | 24334 comments This Transmuter has completed: 10/12

EARTH
1. Brown book cover: The McKettrick Way (McKettricks, #9) - √ 20-Jul
2. Set in Alaska: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf - √ 18-Jul
3. Main character works with rocks: Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal - √ 17-Jul

WATER
1. Blue/Black book cover: Club Dead - √ 16-Jul
2. Set on/near body of water: Make Her Pay
3. Strong heroine: At Grave's End - √ 26-Jul

FIRE
1. Orange book cover: Jacob - √ 10-Jul
2. Set in South America: Wild Fire - √ 16-Aug
3. Erotica: Zeraac's Miracle - √ 21-Jul

AIR
1. Yellow book cover: Venetia - √ 4-Jul
2. Set on a plane/space ship: The Star Prince
3. Second (last) chance: Dance With The Devil - √ 12-Aug

Venetia by Georgette Heyer Jacob (Nightwalkers, #1) by Jacquelyn Frank Club Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #3) by Charlaine Harris Lamb The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf (Naked Werewolf, #1) by Molly Harper The McKettrick Way (McKettricks, #9) (Silhouette Special Edition, #1867) by Linda Lael Miller Zeraac's Miracle (Fallon Mates, #2) by Jory Strong At Grave's End (Night Huntress, #3) by Jeaniene Frost Dance with the Devil (Dark-Hunter, #3) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Wild Fire (Leopard People, #4) by Christine Feehan


message 147: by Alycia (new)

Alycia RRRC 4 Elements Challenge:july 1- Dec 31

Concoctionist 3/8 read

Earth:
1. Green Cover- The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever
2. Forest- Heartstrings and Diamond Rings

Water:
3. Blue Cover- A Sense of Sin- read 8/15
4. Body of water- To Catch an Heiress

Fire:
5. Erotic book- The Perfect Play- read 8/1
6. Orange cover- Pleasure Bound

Air:
7. White Cover- Everything and the moon- read 8/3
8. Sky w/Stars- Skin Game



The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever (Bevelstoke, #1) by Julia Quinn Heartstrings and Diamond Rings by Jane Graves A Sense of Sin by Elizabeth Essex To Catch an Heiress (Ex-spies, #1) by Julia Quinn The Perfect Play (Play by Play, #1) by Jaci Burton Pleasure Bound by Anne Rainey Everything and the Moon (Everything, #1) by Julia Quinn Skin Game by Cara McKenna


message 148: by Barbara ★ (last edited Aug 17, 2011 04:51PM) (new)

Barbara ★ | 3901 comments READ: 8/16 (Genius Alchemist)
EARTH
Cover 1.2: The Land of Painted Caves - Jean Auel 7/21
Setting 2.1: High Country Bride (McKettrick Cowboys, #1) - Linda Lael Miller 7/23
Character 3.1: Amazon Ink - Lori Devoti 8/12
Bonus: The Book of Earth - Marjorie Kellogg
The Land of Painted Caves (Earth's Children, #6) by Jean M. Auel High Country Bride (McKettrick Cowboys, #1) (McKettricks, #1) by Linda Lael Miller Amazon Ink (Amazon, #1) by Lori Devoti The Book of Earth (Dragon Quartet, #1) by Marjorie B. Kellogg

WATER
Cover 1.2: Deep Kiss of Winter - Kresley Cole/Gena Showalter 7/23
Setting 2.1: Tsunami Blue - Gayle Williams
Character 3.3: Vanished - Kat Richardson 8/5
Bonus: Silent Waters - Jan Coffey
Deep Kiss of Winter (Includes Immortals After Dark, #8; Alien Huntress, #4.5) by Kresley Cole Tsunami Blue by Gayle Ann Williams Vanished (Greywalker, #4) by Kat Richardson Silent Waters by Jan Coffey

FIRE
Cover 1.2: Burning Alive - Shannon Butcher
Setting 2.1: Hidden Fire - Jo Davis
Character 3.4: Torment - Lauren Kate 7/2
BONUS: Cold Fire - Tamora Pierce 8/17
Burning Alive (Sentinel Wars, #1) by Shannon K. Butcher Hidden Fire (Firefighters of Station Five, #3) by Jo Davis Torment (Fallen, #2) by Lauren Kate Cold Fire (Circle Opens, #3) by Tamora Pierce

AIR
Cover 1.2: Ill Wind - Rachel Caine 7/4
Setting 2.1: On Bear Mountain - Deborah Smith
Character 3.1: Gideon's Sword - Preston/Child
BONUS: Airframe - Michael Crichton
(pushing it though it is about a disaster on an airplane)
Ill Wind (Weather Warden, #1) by Rachel Caine On Bear Mountain by Deborah Smith Gideon's Sword (Gideon's Crew #1) by Douglas Preston Airframe by Michael Crichton


message 149: by Dina (new)

Dina (missdina) | 807 comments The 4 Elements Challenge
Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011

Level: Transmuter

7/12 completed


EARTH
1. Cover:
1.1 Read a book with a predominately green or brown cover.
1.2 Read a book with a field, forest/greenery/thick foliage (jungle, meadow etc.) or sandy dunes/desert on its cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).

2.2 Set in winter: Angel's Master by Sandra Sookoo == 08/20
3.4 Main character is a police officer: Mexican Heat by Laura Baumbach & Josh Lanyon == 07/03

WATER
1. Cover:
1.1 Read a book with a predominately blue or black cover.
1.2 Read a book with a body of water (sea, lake, river etc.), fountain/cascade/etc., or a rainy-scene on its cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).

2.1 Set on an island: Love Me Knots by Dee Tenorio == 07/30
3.3 Strong heroine: Broken by Shiloh Walker == 07/23

FIRE
1. Cover:
1.1 Read a book with a predominately red, orange, pink or purple cover.
1.2 Read a book with a fire on cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).
1.3 Read a book with a firefighter/fire-engine on cover.

2.2 Set in summer: The Lady Most Likely...: A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn, Eloisa James & Connie Brockway == 07/31
3.3 Erotic book: Seducing Stephen by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon == 07/14

AIR
1. Cover:
1.1 Read a book with a predominately yellow, white or light-blue cover.
1.2 Read a book with the sky, wind/twister etc. on cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).
1.3 Read a book with a plane/pilot, balloon etc. on cover.

2. Setting:
2.1 Read a book set on a plane, high in the mountains or in the East (middle-East or far-East).
2.2 Read a book set in spring.

3.3 Second-chances book: The Rebel (Harlequin Blaze, #586) by Rhonda Nelson == 08/07

Mexican Heat (Crimes & Cocktails, #1) by Laura Baumbach Seducing Stephen by Bonnie Dee Broken (Rafferty, #2) by Shiloh Walker Love Me Knots by Dee Tenorio The Lady Most Likely... A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn The Rebel (Harlequin Blaze, #586) (Uniformly Hot!, #13) by Rhonda Nelson Angel's Master by Sandra Sookoo


message 150: by Katie (new)

Katie | 2083 comments Genius Alchemist
10/16 read

Earth:
1. Cover - The Letter Z - 7/2
2. Setting - Bareback Cowboy - 7/3
3. Character - The White Knight - 7/1
BONUS - Salt of the…Earth

Water:
1. Cover - Letting Go - 7/3
2. Setting - Transit - 7/12
3. Character - Why Nileas Loved the Sea - 7/18
BONUS - The Valde: Water

Fire:
1. Cover - The Pro - 7/9
2. Setting - Nice: Joys of the Season, An On Fire Christmas
3. Character - Man Candy - 7/14
BONUS - On Fire II: Still Burning

Air:
1. Cover - Dream Mate - 7/1
2. Setting - Spring
3. Character - Hue, Tint and Shade - 7/2
BONUS - Dance Upon the Air - 8/22


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