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The 4 Elements Challenge
The 4 Elements ChallengeDuration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
Level: Transmuter
8/12 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
1.1 Predominately black cover: Hearts in Darkness by Laura Kaye == 08/22
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
11/12 ~ One more book! I completed Concoctionist on 8/5 and decided to upgrade to Transmuter.Earth
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Fire
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Air
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Title: (Read) The 4 ElementsDuration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
Categories: cover/setting/character
Books to read: 12 /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 8/24/11
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
RRRC Other Challenge: The 4 ElementsJuly 1 - December 31, 2011
10/16
Genius Alchemist
EARTH
WATER
FIRE
AIR
1. Cover: 1.1 light blue cover: Hard Day's Knight by Katie MacAlister
2. Setting: 2.1 High in the mountains in the Far-East (Mongolia): Warrior by Zoe Archer
3. Character: 3.1 a character that is a pilot: Heart of Steel by Meljean Brook
Bonus:
1. Earth: Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts
3. Fire: Trial by Fire by Jo Davis
4. Air: Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts
RRRC (Read) The 4 ElementsDuration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
Level: Genius Alchemist
11/16 Read
Updated 08.26.11
EARTH
1.1 green or brown cover: The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel, 08.26.11 ★★★★★
2.2 set in winter: Nocturne by Syrie James, 07.22.11 ★★★
3.2 heroine/baker: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanna Fluke, 08.15.11 ★★★
WATER
1.1 blue or black cover: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward, 07.21.11 ★★★★
2.2 set in autumn: The Autumn Countess by Catherine Coulter
3.3 strong heroine: Burnt Offerings by Laurell K. Hamilton, 07.07.11 ★★★★
FIRE
1.1 red, orange, pink or purple cover: Burn by Linda Howard, 07.27.11 ★★★
2.2 set in summer: A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh
3.4 young adult book: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, 07.15.11 ★★★★
AIR
1.1 yellow, white or light-blue cover: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas, 07.03.11 ★★★★
2.2 set in spring: Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast, 07.14.11 ★★★★
3.3 second-chances: One Night for Love by Mary Balogh, 08.04.11 ★★★★
BONUS
1. EARTH: Virgin Earth by Philippa Gregory
2. WATER: Water Bound by Christine Feehan
3. FIRE: Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts
4. AIR: Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer, 07.30.11 ★★★★★
RRRC The 4 Elements ChallengeJuly 1 - December 31, 2011
Genius Alchemist
13/16
EARTH
✔ Cover: 1.1 – green/brown cover: Twisted Creek, by Jodi Thomas ★★★★✩ PB 7/2
✔Setting: 2.2 – set on a farm or ranch: The Tenderfoot Bride, by Cheryl St.John ★★★★½ PB (borrowed) 7/29
✔Character: 3.4 – police officer: The Babes in the Wood ★★★☆☆ OD audio 7/2
Bonus: Heaven and Earth, by Nora Roberts OD audio
WATER
✔ Cover: 1.1 – blue cover: One Whisper Away, by Emma Wildes★★★★✩ PB 7/24
✔ Setting: 2.1 – "water"/lake/setting: Honor's Splendour, by Julie Garwood ★★★★½ PB 7/17
✔ Character: 3.3 – strong heroine: The Bride, by Julie Garwood ★★★★★ MyiLibrary audio 7/30
Bonus: Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen OD audio
or Water Bound, by Christine Feehan OD audio
or Watership Down, by Richard Adams OD audio
FIRE
✔ Cover: 1.1 – pink cover: Sugar Daddy, by Lisa Kleypas ★★★★★ OD audio 8/6
✔ Setting: 2.2 – set in summer: The Journey Home , by Linda Ford; ★★★★☆ Kindle 7/22
✔Character: 3.1 – strong hero (the more Alpha the better): Angels' Blood, by Nalini Singh ★★★★☆(library ebook AD) 8/22
✔ Bonus: Chasing Fire, by Nora Roberts ★★★★ ½ OD audio 7/25
AIR
✔Cover: 1.1 – yellow cover: A Clash of Kings, by George R.R. Martin ★★★★★ PB 7/21
✔ Setting: 2.2 – set in spring Caroline and the Raider, by Linda Lael Miller★★★★½ PB 7/28
✔Character: 3.1 – character's a pilot: Hunting Ground, by Patricia Briggs ★★★★★ PC for Nook 8/27
Bonus: Dance Upon the Air, by Nora Roberts OD audio
READ: 9/16 (Genius Alchemist)EARTH
WATER
Setting 2.1: Tsunami Blue - Gayle Williams
Bonus: Silent Waters - Jan Coffey
FIRE
Cover 1.2: Burning Alive - Shannon Butcher
Setting 2.1: Hidden Fire - Jo Davis
BONUS:
AIR
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)
Ok...Jumping in!Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
2/4
EARTH
3.4 Get A Clue by Jill Shalvis
WATER
FIRE
1.1 Three Nights with a Scoundrel by Tessa Dare
AIR
Genius Alchemist11/16 read
Earth:
1. Cover -
2. Setting -
3. Character -
BONUS - Salt of the…Earth
Water:
1. Cover -
2. Setting -
3. Character -
BONUS -
Fire:
1. Cover -
2. Setting - Nice: Joys of the Season, An On Fire Christmas
3. Character -
BONUS - On Fire II: Still Burning
Air:
1. Cover -
2. Setting - Spring
3. Character -
BONUS -
Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011Genius Alchemist
6/16
Earth
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Water
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Fire
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Air
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BONUS:
Earth
Water
Fire
Air
Waiting on my last three books to become available at the library. :)
(Read) The 4 ElementsDuration: 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
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
FIRE
1.1 Red Cover: Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning - 7/24
3.3 Erotic book: Irresistible Forces by Brenda Jackson - 8/14
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
Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011Genius Alchemist
7/16
Earth
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2.
3.
Water
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Fire
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Air
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BONUS:
Earth
Water
Fire
Air
12/12 Complete for Transmuter LevelEarth
1.1
2.1
3.2
Water
1.2
2.2
3.3
Fire
1.1
2.2
3.4
Air
1.1
2.1
3.1
RRRC Other Challenge: The 4 ElementsJuly 1 - December 31, 2011
11/16
Genius Alchemist
EARTH
WATER
FIRE
AIR
1. Cover: 1.1 light blue cover: Hard Day's Knight by Katie MacAlister
2. Setting: 2.1 High in the mountains in the Far-East (Mongolia): Warrior by Zoe Archer
3. Character: 3.1 a character that is a pilot: Heart of Steel by Meljean Brook
Bonus:
1. Earth: Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts
3. Fire: Trial by Fire by Jo Davis
(Read) The 4 ElementsDuration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
Level: Concoctionist (8 books) - DONE!!
EARTH
1.1 Green Cover: Matched by Ally Condie - 8/3
3.4 Protector: Naked Edge by Pamela Clare - 7/12
WATER
1.1 Black cover: Covet by J.R. Ward - 7/10
3.3 Strong heroine: The Lion's Daughter by Loretta Chase - 8/16
FIRE
1.1 Red Cover: Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning - 7/24
3.3 Erotic book: Irresistible Forces by Brenda Jackson - 8/14
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
Congrats, DG ~Shameless Hussy!
The 4 Elements ChallengeDuration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
Level: Transmuter
9/12 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
1.1 Predominately black cover: Hearts in Darkness by Laura Kaye == 08/22
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
1.1 Predominately red/pink cover: Hotter Than Wildfire by Lisa Marie Rice == 09/05
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
It's time for another update...3rd update – September 8
Apprentice
Nikki – REACHED APPRENTICE STATUS. CONGRATULATIONS!
Samantha - read 2 books
Concoctionist
Shell - ALL POTIONS CONCOCTED. CONGRATULATIONS!
Diane ~Firefly~
Fran – ALL POTIONS CONCOCTED. CONGRATULATIONS!
Judy – read 7 books
Tina "reading mommy" – read 4 books
~Megan~
D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ – ALL POTIONS CONCOCTED. CONGRATULATIONS!
Alycia - read 3 books
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 9 books
Angie – read 2 books
Cathy – ALL ELEMENTS TRANSMUTED. CONGRATULATIONS!
Sherrie – read 1 book
Jane (PS) – read 10 book
Sallie(Shuga)
Sandy - read 10 books
Juliana - read 9 books
Anja - read 10 books
taita - ALL ELEMENTS TRANSMUTED. CONGRATULATIONS!
Alchemist
Master Alchemist
Lindy-Lane – read 2 books
Grand Alchemist
Genius Alchemist
(Vi) - see "transmuter" level
Mojca - GONE UTTERLY MAD.
Barbara – read 9 books
Laurie
Lauren
Katie – read 12 books
Crystal S
Deyara – read 2 books
Emily – read 1 book
Gen
Lisa Kay – read 13 books
Wan "Artemis", the Dark-Hunters' Goddess – read 11 books
Amanda – read 8 books
Joann – read 11 books
Suzanne – read 1 book
The Holy Terror
Shea
Lynne - read 8 books
❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ - read 7 books
Daffodil
Don't give up, now.
RRRC 4 Elements ChallengeDuration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
12/12 done!
EARTH
1.2 Cover:
2.2 Setting:
3.4 Character:
WATER
1.1 Cover:
2.1 Setting:
3.3 Character:
FIRE
1.1 Cover:
2.1 Setting:
3.4 Character:
AIR
1.1 Cover:
2.1 Setting:
3.3 Character:
Genius Alchemist12/16 read
Earth:
1. Cover -
2. Setting -
3. Character -
BONUS - Salt of the…Earth
Water:
1. Cover -
2. Setting -
3. Character -
BONUS -
Fire:
1. Cover -
2. Setting - Nice: Joys of the Season, An On Fire Christmas
3. Character -
BONUS - On Fire II: Still Burning
Air:
1. Cover -
2. Setting -
3. Character -
BONUS -
Still waiting on my books from the library; I may have to go with the alternative.
The 4 Elements Challenge: July 1 - December 31, 2011
Read 6/8 (Concoctionist)
EARTH
Character 3.1 : The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
WATER
FIRE
AIR
Character ??? : TBD
The 4 Elements ChallengeDuration: July 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Level: Transmuter
10/12 Completed
EARTH
1.1: Shifting Plains by Jean Johnson
2.1:
3.4: The Darkness Beyond by Alexis Morgan
WATER
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2.2:
3.3:
FIRE
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AIR
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I'm in for the Concoctionist. It sounds so interesting.
Ok...I'm finished!Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
4/4
EARTH
WATER
FIRE
AIR
RRRC The 4 Elements ChallengeJuly 1 - December 31, 2011
Genius Alchemist
14/16
EARTH
✔ Cover: 1.1 – green/brown cover: Twisted Creek, by Jodi Thomas ★★★★✩ PB 7/2
✔Setting: 2.2 – set on a farm or ranch: The Tenderfoot Bride, by Cheryl St.John ★★★★½ PB (borrowed) 7/29
✔Character: 3.4 – police officer: The Babes in the Wood ★★★☆☆ OD audio 7/2
Bonus: Heaven and Earth, by Nora Roberts OD audio
WATER
✔ Cover: 1.1 – blue cover: One Whisper Away, by Emma Wildes★★★★✩ PB 7/24
✔ Setting: 2.1 – "water"/lake/setting: Honor's Splendour, by Julie Garwood ★★★★½ PB 7/17
✔ Character: 3.3 – strong heroine: The Bride, by Julie Garwood ★★★★★ MyiLibrary audio 7/30
Bonus: Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen OD audio
or Water Bound, by Christine Feehan OD audio
or Watership Down, by Richard Adams OD audio
FIRE
✔ Cover: 1.1 – pink cover: Sugar Daddy, by Lisa Kleypas ★★★★★ OD audio 8/6
✔ Setting: 2.2 – set in summer: The Journey Home , by Linda Ford; ★★★★☆ Kindle 7/22
✔Character: 3.1 – strong hero (the more Alpha the better): Angels' Blood, by Nalini Singh ★★★★☆(library ebook AD) 8/22
✔ Bonus: Chasing Fire, by Nora Roberts ★★★★ ½ OD audio 7/25
AIR
✔Cover: 1.1 – yellow cover: A Clash of Kings, by George R.R. Martin ★★★★★ PB 7/21
✔ Setting: 2.2 – set in spring Caroline and the Raider, by Linda Lael Miller★★★★½ PB 7/28
✔Character: 3.1 – character's a pilot: Hunting Ground, by Patricia Briggs ★★★★★ PC for Nook 8/27
✔ Bonus: Dance Upon the Air, by Nora Roberts ★★★★✩ OD audio 9/12
RRRC The 4 Elements ChallengeJuly 1 - December 31, 2011
Genius Alchemist
15/16
EARTH
✔ Cover: 1.1 – green/brown cover: Twisted Creek, by Jodi Thomas ★★★★✩ PB 7/2
✔Setting: 2.2 – set on a farm or ranch: The Tenderfoot Bride, by Cheryl St.John ★★★★½ PB (borrowed) 7/29
✔Character: 3.4 – police officer: The Babes in the Wood ★★★☆☆ OD audio 7/2
✔ Bonus: Heaven and Earth, by Nora Roberts ★★★★✩ OD audio 9/18
WATER
✔ Cover: 1.1 – blue cover: One Whisper Away, by Emma Wildes★★★★✩ PB 7/24
✔ Setting: 2.1 – "water"/lake/setting: Honor's Splendour, by Julie Garwood ★★★★½ PB 7/17
✔ Character: 3.3 – strong heroine: The Bride, by Julie Garwood ★★★★★ MyiLibrary audio 7/30
Bonus: Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen OD audio
or Water Bound, by Christine Feehan OD audio
or Watership Down, by Richard Adams OD audio
FIRE
✔ Cover: 1.1 – pink cover: Sugar Daddy, by Lisa Kleypas ★★★★★ OD audio 8/6
✔ Setting: 2.2 – set in summer: The Journey Home , by Linda Ford; ★★★★☆ Kindle 7/22
✔Character: 3.1 – strong hero (the more Alpha the better): Angels' Blood, by Nalini Singh ★★★★☆(library ebook AD) 8/22
✔ Bonus: Chasing Fire, by Nora Roberts ★★★★ ½ OD audio 7/25
AIR
✔Cover: 1.1 – yellow cover: A Clash of Kings, by George R.R. Martin ★★★★★ PB 7/21
✔ Setting: 2.2 – set in spring Caroline and the Raider, by Linda Lael Miller★★★★½ PB 7/28
✔Character: 3.1 – character's a pilot: Hunting Ground, by Patricia Briggs ★★★★★ PC for Nook 8/27
✔ Bonus: Dance Upon the Air, by Nora Roberts ★★★★✩ OD audio 9/12
Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011Genius Alchemist
8/16
Earth
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2.
3.
Water
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2.
3.
Fire
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2.
3.
Air
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BONUS:
Earth
Water
Fire
Air
READ: 10/16 (Genius Alchemist)EARTH COMPLETE
WATER
Bonus: Silent Waters - Jan Coffey
FIRE
Cover 1.2: Burning Alive - Shannon Butcher
Setting 2.1: Hidden Fire - Jo Davis
BONUS:
AIR
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)
RRRC Other Challenge: The 4 ElementsJuly 1 - December 31, 2011
14/16
Genius Alchemist
EARTH
WATER
FIRE
AIR
1. Cover: 1.1 light blue cover: Hard Day's Knight by Katie MacAlister
Bonus:
1. Earth: Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts
RRRC (Read) The 4 ElementsDuration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
Level: Genius Alchemist
14/16 Read
Updated 09.29.11
EARTH
1.1 green or brown cover: The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel, 08.26.11 ★★★★★
2.2 set in winter: Nocturne by Syrie James, 07.22.11 ★★★
3.2 heroine/baker: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanna Fluke, 08.15.11 ★★★
WATER
1.1 blue or black cover: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward, 07.21.11 ★★★★
2.2 set in autumn: The Autumn Countess by Catherine Coulter, 08.30.11 ★★★
3.3 strong heroine: Burnt Offerings by Laurell K. Hamilton, 07.07.11 ★★★★
FIRE
1.1 red, orange, pink or purple cover: Burn by Linda Howard, 07.27.11 ★★★
2.2 set in summer: A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh, 09.06.11 ★★★★
3.4 young adult book: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, 07.15.11 ★★★★
AIR
1.1 yellow, white or light-blue cover: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas, 07.03.11 ★★★★
2.2 set in spring: Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast, 07.14.11 ★★★★
3.3 second-chances: One Night for Love by Mary Balogh, 08.04.11 ★★★★
BONUS
1. EARTH: Virgin Earth by Philippa Gregory, 09.29.11 ★★★★★
2. WATER: Water Bound by Christine Feehan
3. FIRE: Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts
4. AIR: Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer, 07.30.11 ★★★★★
Duration: July 1 - December 31, 201111/12
EARTH
1. Cover:Read a book with a predominately green or brown cover -
2. Setting: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.). - Unveiled 09/24 *****
3. Character:Read a book with a main character that is a “protector” - Spirit Bound 09/11 ****
WATER
1. Cover:Read a book with a predominately blue or black cover - Blue Moon 07/05 **
2. Setting:Read a book set on (or beside) a sea or lake, on an island or in the “western” countries (a western/American frontier historical is allowed, though not encouraged) - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 07/06/ ****
3. Character:Read a book with a strong heroine - Halfway to the Grave 07/19 *****
FIRE
1. Cover:Read a book with a predominately red, orange, pink or purple cover - Shadowland 07/20 ***
2. Setting:Read a book set in summer - City of Bones 07/30 ***
3. Character: Read a young adult book - Hex Hall 09/06 *****
AIR
1. Cover:Read a book with a predominately yellow, white or light-blue cover - Darkly Dreaming Dexter 08/09 ****
2. Setting:Read a book set in spring - My Blood Approves 09/04 **
3.Character: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 -Goddess of the Sea 07/11 *****
The Four Elements1 July - 31 December 2011
This Transmuter has completed: 11/12
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: Goddess of the Sea - √ 1-Oct
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
I wouldn't think so, Tina. But what do I know. As long as you finish b/f the end date.
Tina wrote: "Is it too late to join?"I don't think so Tina! I say 'go ahead and concoct/transmute'... whatever!!
The 4 Elements ChallengeDuration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
Level: Transmuter
10/12 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
1.1 Predominately black cover: Hearts in Darkness by Laura Kaye == 08/22
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
1.1 Predominately red/pink cover: Hotter Than Wildfire by Lisa Marie Rice == 09/05
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
1.1 Predominately white cover: Turn It Up by Inez Kelley == 10/02
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
Concoctionist 8/8 COMPLETEDWoo-Hoo!
☺EARTH
√Setting 2.1: Seduced by a Highlander by Paula Quinn 7/5 ****
√Character 3.2: She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy by Cara North 7/3 ****
☺WATER
√Setting 2.2: Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off by Cara North 7/2 ****
√Character 3.3: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs 7/22 ****
☺FIRE
√Cover 1.1: Undead and Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson 10/5 **
√Character 3.3: Chasin' Eight by Lorelei James 7/7 *****
☺AIR
√Cover 1.1: The Ghost Shrink, the Accidental Gigolo, & the Poltergeist Accountant by Vivi Andrews 8/28 ***
√Character 3.3: Cook County: Second Chance Cowboy by Crystal-Rain Love 9/5 ***
TO BE READ
READ
RRRC 4 Elements Challenge:july 1- Dec 31Concoctionist 8/8 read
Earth:
1. Green Cover- Madame Bovary's Daughter- 8/22
2. Forest- Eighty Dollar Champion- read 9/18
Water:
3. Blue Cover- A Sense of Sin- read 8/15
4. Body of water- The Guy Next Door- 8/5
Fire:
5. Erotic book- The Perfect Play- read 8/1
6. Orange cover- Secrets of Bella Terra- read 9/7
Air:
7. White Cover- Everything and the moon- read 8/3
8. Second Chances- Belong to Me- read 10/7
Romance Readers Reading Challenges
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Vanished (other topics)Hell, Yeah (other topics)
Thunderhead (other topics)
The Book of Earth (other topics)
Torment (other topics)
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Genius Alchemist
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Linger7/292.
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Water
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My Soul to Steal7/312.
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The Mage in Black8/16Fire
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Mercy Burns8/202.
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Some Girls Bite8/7Air
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