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August's Build Your Own Challenge
LK August BYOC7/10 Complete (challenge, review, group reads):
We Love Lisa KleypasBuild Your Own Challenge
August 1 - 31
5/8
Since August is the 8th month AND Romance Awareness Month, I'll read 8 romances:
√ 1. The Reluctant Widow by Georgette Heyer - 8.02.11
√ 2. Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart by Sarah MacLean - 8.10.11
√ 3. Shall We Dance? by Kasey Michaels - 8.03.11
√ 4. When You Dare by Lori Foster - 8.12.11
5. The Scottish Companion by Karen Ranney
6. Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn
√ 7. Secrets of a Perfect Night by Stephanie Laurens - 8.07.11
8. Stealing Heaven by Madeline Hunter
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "ParticipantsAlycia--------------7/10
BJ Rose-------------------5/8
Dhes----------------------2/?
Gaynell-----------------------7/5
Jennifer--------------3
Joy-----------------------x/11
Juliana-..."
We Love Lisa KleypasBuild Your Own Challenge
August 1 - 31
6/8
Since August is the 8th month AND Romance Awareness Month, I'll read 8 romances:
√ 1. The Reluctant Widow by Georgette Heyer - 8.02.11
√ 2. Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart by Sarah MacLean - 8.10.11
√ 3. Shall We Dance? by Kasey Michaels - 8.03.11
√ 4. When You Dare by Lori Foster - 8.12.11
5. The Scottish Companion by Karen Ranney
√ 6. Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn - 8.13.11
√ 7. Secrets of a Perfect Night by Stephanie Laurens - 8.07.11
8. Stealing Heaven by Madeline Hunter
August BYOCGoal: 5/10 Completed
First in Series
1. Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken ★★★★☆ 8/3
2. My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent ★★★☆☆ 8/4
3. Changeling Moon by Dani Harper ★★★★☆ 8/11
4. Nevermore by Kelly Creagh ★★★★☆ 8/13
5.
Next in Series
6. The Nymph King by Gena Showalter ★★☆☆☆ 8/7
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8.
9.
10.
11/?1. Queen of Dragons by Shana Abe - 8/1
2. The Treasure Keeper by Shana Abe - 8/3
3. Summons: A Goblin King Prequel by Shona Husk - 8/2
4. Alpha & Omega: A Companion Novella to Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs - 8/4
5. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs - 8/5
6. Inked by Everly Drummond - 8/5
7. Strange Brew (Just the Patricia Briggs story) - 8/6
8. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs - 8/6
9. Savor the Danger by Lori Foster - 8/8
10. Angels' Pawn by Nalini Singh - 8/9
11. Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh - 8/13
12. Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh
Dhes' August's Build Your Own Challenge - Romance Awareness Month Nothing But Romances Challenge4/?
1. A Touch of Crimson - Done!
2. Go Wild - Done!
3. Yours To Keep - Done!
4. Lord of Rage - Done!!
August Build Your Own Challenge- read 7 books from my TBR pile including my monthly book club selection.3 / 7 completed
1. The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins ^ completed 8/9
2. Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts completed 8/13
3. The Hollow by Nora Roberts completed 8/13
4. The Pagan Stone by Nora Roberts
5.
6.
7.
^ Book club selection
LK August BYOC9/10 Complete (challenge, review, group reads):
12/?1. Queen of Dragons by Shana Abe - 8/1
2. The Treasure Keeper by Shana Abe - 8/3
3. Summons: A Goblin King Prequel by Shona Husk - 8/2
4. Alpha & Omega: A Companion Novella to Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs - 8/4
5. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs - 8/5
6. Inked by Everly Drummond - 8/5
7. Strange Brew (Just the Patricia Briggs story) - 8/6
8. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs - 8/6
9. Savor the Danger by Lori Foster - 8/8
10. Angels' Pawn by Nalini Singh - 8/9
11. Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh - 8/13
12. Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh - 8/15
13. Too Hot To Touch by Louisa Edwards
How was Too Hot to Hold, Leah?
Haven't read it yet. I just finished Archangel's Kiss, and I'm gonna start Too Hot to Touch tonight. I'll let you know when I finish :)
Please do! IIRC, the book is kind of high priced so I haven't bought it.
Well, then I will let you know whether it's worth splurging or if you should wait. LOL. But I love Louisa Edwards, so I had to buy it :)
Sounds good, thank you!
August BYOCGoal: 6/10 Completed
First in Series
1. Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken ★★★★☆ 8/3
2. My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent ★★★☆☆ 8/4
3. Changeling Moon by Dani Harper ★★★★☆ 8/11
4. Nevermore by Kelly Creagh ★★★★☆ 8/13
5. Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter ★★★★☆ 8/16
Next in Series
6. The Nymph King by Gena Showalter ★★☆☆☆ 8/7
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Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny
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Danielle's August WWLK BYOCGoal: Read books in each designated category
Update: 8/16/11
Completed:7/10
1. Read two historical romances by a new author:
a.
b.
2. Read two fantasy/urban fantasy books:
a. Hounded by Kevin Hearne 8/9
b. The Magicians by Lev Grossman 8/12
3. Read a contemporary romance novel: Trouble in High Heels by Christina Dodd 8/11
4. Read three category romances:
a. Her Wyoming Man by Cheryl St. John 8/7
b. Guardian Angel by Patricia Wilson 8/14
c.
5. Read a sci-fi, horror, or dark fantasy novel: Blood in Electric Blue by Greg Gifune (horror) 8/16
6. Read a non-romance novel: Killing Floor by Lee Child 8/7
August Build Your Own Challenge- read 7 books from my TBR pile including my monthly book club selection.4 / 7 completed
1. The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins ^ completed 8/9
2. Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts completed 8/13
3. The Hollow by Nora Roberts completed 8/13
4. The Pagan Stone by Nora Roberts completed 8/16
5. Friends, Families, Lovers with Kathleen Eagle *
6.
7.
^ Book club selection
* Anthology book
13/?1. Queen of Dragons by Shana Abe - 8/1
2. The Treasure Keeper by Shana Abe - 8/3
3. Summons: A Goblin King Prequel by Shona Husk - 8/2
4. Alpha & Omega: A Companion Novella to Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs - 8/4
5. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs - 8/5
6. Inked by Everly Drummond - 8/5
7. Strange Brew (Just the Patricia Briggs story) - 8/6
8. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs - 8/6
9. Savor the Danger by Lori Foster - 8/8
10. Angels' Pawn by Nalini Singh - 8/9
11. Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh - 8/13
12. Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh - 8/15
13. Too Hot To Touch by Louisa Edwards - 8/16
14. Everything and the Moon by Julia Quinn
LK August BYOC10/10 Complete (challenge, review, group reads):
Great job, Alycia! Are you done or will you be reading more?
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Great job, Alycia! Are you done or will you be reading more?"Thank you! I'm done with this challenge. I'll still be reading this month of course :)
You had some excellent reads there!
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "You had some excellent reads there!"I did! I had a mixed group. My favs were definitely
I really need to read Perfect Play!
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "I really need to read Perfect Play!"You do! I'm looking forward to reading book 2,
. I like the sister too, I think her book will be good too. Except we have to wait forever for it,
I wonder if Jed Hill is the model for number 3, too. Those sure look like his cum gutters, and that jawline... yummy.
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "I wonder if Jed Hill is the model for number 3, too. Those sure look like his cum gutters, and that jawline... yummy."I don't know, but I am a Jed Hill fan, yum! I always laugh at that term, it's so perfect though :)
Oh, Dhes! I finished reading Too Hot to Touch last night, and it was fantastic. I loved it. I think you would probably enjoy it :)
OMG.... OMG! I can't believe I typed that in public! LOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lady Leah Westcliff wrote: "Oh, Dhes! I finished reading Too Hot to Touch last night, and it was fantastic. I loved it. I think you would probably enjoy it :)"Okay, Okay.... I know. I'll go look again. It's the price that's killing me!
I know, hon. I would say it's worth it, but it's definitely up to you. LOL
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "OMG.... OMG! I can't believe I typed that in public! LOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!"Yes, you can ;)
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "OMG.... OMG! I can't believe I typed that in public! LOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!"You guys are so funny! I'm enjoying reading your comments instead of reporting my progress thus far... LOL :))
Karen Hawkins-
MACLEAN CURSE: 5/5 (DONE!)
How to Abduct Highland Lord
To Scotland, With Love]
To Catch a Highlander
Sleepless in Scotland
The Laird Who Loved Me
LORRAINE HEATH- 5/5 (DONE!)
As An Earl Desires
Love With A Scandalous Lord
Surrender to the Devil
To Marry an Heiress
Always to Remember
Next:
JULIE ORTOLON - 2/6
Glad we can keep you entertained, Hanie! LOL!What is your total read?
Looks like Hanie's total is 10, Dhes, if I'm reading it right.
Ok, thanks, Leah! You can be my seeing eye friend! :)
Yes because y'all worked hard too! It's inspiring! Although I'm also checking out the books y'all reading too. I got eye-candy hungry with all the abs and pecs I'm seeing!
LOL!!! I know what you mean, Hanie! I get in more trouble by checking out what everyone else is reading.
No one came blame you. We're women! We see something tasty we halt, ogle, fantasize and swoon. :))
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Ok, thanks, Leah! You can be my seeing eye friend! :)"I thought I already was! ;P
LOL!!!!
14/?1. Queen of Dragons by Shana Abe - 8/1
2. The Treasure Keeper by Shana Abe - 8/3
3. Summons: A Goblin King Prequel by Shona Husk - 8/2
4. Alpha & Omega: A Companion Novella to Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs - 8/4
5. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs - 8/5
6. Inked by Everly Drummond - 8/5
7. Strange Brew (Just the Patricia Briggs story) - 8/6
8. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs - 8/6
9. Savor the Danger by Lori Foster - 8/8
10. Angels' Pawn by Nalini Singh - 8/9
11. Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh - 8/13
12. Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh - 8/15
13. Too Hot To Touch by Louisa Edwards - 8/16
14. Everything and the Moon by Julia Quinn - 8/17
15. Brighter Than the Sun by Julia Quinn
Lady Leah Westcliff wrote: "14/?1. Queen of Dragons by Shana Abe - 8/1
2. The Treasure Keeper by Shana Abe - 8/3
3. Summons: A Goblin King Prequel by Shona Husk - 8/2
4. [b..."
Leah, let me know what you think of Brighter than the Sun. I didn't absolutely love Everything and the Moon. Hoping the next book is better.
Lady Leah Westcliff wrote: "14/?"Oh, Leah, you just read
. Well, LOL! That explains why your are not ready for a re-read. Are you a re-reader, BTW?
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Goal: Read books in each designated category
Update: 8/12/11
Completed:5/10
1. Read two historical romances by a new author:
a.
b.
2. Read two fantasy/urban fantasy books:
a. Hounded by Kevin Hearne 8/9
b. The Magicians by Lev Grossman 8/12
3. Read a contemporary romance novel: Trouble in High Heels by Christina Dodd 8/11
4. Read three category romances:
a. Her Wyoming Man by Cheryl St. John 8/7
b.
c.
5. Read a sci-fi, horror, or dark fantasy novel:
6. Read a non-romance novel: Killing Floor by Lee Child 8/7