August's Build Your Own Challenge

[Jennifer]

I'm at 5 for the month.

[C Joy]

Updating my status!


8/12

Lacey Alexander's Brides of Caralon series
1) Seductress of Caralon 04Aug
2) Rituals of Passion 07Aug
3) Master of Desire 07Aug
4) Carnal Sacrifice 11Aug

Robert Liparulo's Dreamhouse Kings series
1) House of Dark Shadows 15Aug
2) Watcher in the Woods 16Aug
3) Gatekeepers 17Aug
4) Timescape 18Aug
5) Whirlwind
6) Frenzy

Kresley Cole's The Sutherland Brothers series
1) The Captain of All Pleasures
2) The Price of Pleasure

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Dhes' August's Build Your Own Challenge - Romance Awareness Month Nothing But Romances Challenge

5/?

1. A Touch of Crimson - Done!
2. Go Wild - Done!
3. Yours To Keep - Done!
4. Lord of Rage - Done!!
5. Liberating Lacey - Done!

[Leah]

Will do, Alycia. Everything and the Moon was a 2 star for me, so I hope I like Brighter than the Sun better.

LOL! Yeah, Lisa Kay...I DO reread books, but it depends on how much I loved them the first time. If I hadn't just read Hunting Ground a couple weeks ago, I would definitely reread. SO GOOD.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's August WWLK BYOC
Goal: Read books in each designated category
Update: 8/18/11
Completed:9/10

1. Read two historical romances by a new author:
a. Lord of Desire by Paula Quinn 8/17
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. Hostage of Passion by Diana Hamilton 8/16
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

[Jennifer]

I'm at 6 for the month.

[Leah]

15/?

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 - 8/20
16. Sweet Success by Susan Mallery

[Leah]

Alycia, I just finished Brighter Than the Sun and, while it was better than Everything and the Moon, I didn't love it. I gave it three stars.

[Gaynell]

Completed 8/5 or you can change it to 8/8 - I decided to try for 8 since August is the 8th month.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Great job, Gaynell! I've marked you as "done" but feel free to keep posting and updating!

[Gaynell]

Thank you, Dhes

[Leah]

16/?

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 - 8/20
16. Sweet Success by Susan Mallery - 8/21
17. Only Yours by Susan Mallery

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Dhes' August's Build Your Own Challenge - Romance Awareness Month Nothing But Romances Challenge

6/?

1. A Touch of Crimson - Done!
2. Go Wild - Done!
3. Yours To Keep - Done!
4. Lord of Rage - Done!!
5. Liberating Lacey - Done!
6. Holding The Cards - Done!!

[BJ Rose]

Reading my last one!

We Love Lisa Kleypas
Build Your Own Challenge
August 1 - 31
7/8

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 8.14.11
√ 7. Secrets of a Perfect Night by Stephanie Laurens - 8.07.11
√ 8. Nowhere Near Respectable by Mary Jo Putney - 8.22.11

[Leah]

17/?

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 - 8/20
16. Sweet Success by Susan Mallery - 8/21
17. Only Yours by Susan Mallery - 8/22
18. An Irresistible Bachelor by J.R. Ward

[Laura]

August Build Your Own Challenge- read 7 books from my TBR pile including my monthly book club selection.

5 / 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 * completed 8/23
6. The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory
7.

^ Book club selection
* Anthology book

[BJ Rose]

I'm done!!

We Love Lisa Kleypas
Build Your Own Challenge
August 1 - 31
8/8

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 - 8.23.11
√ 6. Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn 8.14.11
√ 7. Secrets of a Perfect Night by Stephanie Laurens - 8.07.11
√ 8. Nowhere Near Respectable by Mary Jo Putney - 8.22.11

[Leah]

18/?

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 - 8/20
16. Sweet Success by Susan Mallery - 8/21
17. Only Yours by Susan Mallery - 8/22
18. An Irresistible Bachelor by J.R. Ward
19. No Rest for the Wicked by Rebecca Knight - 8/23

[Leah]

19/?

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 - 8/20
16. Sweet Success by Susan Mallery - 8/21
17. Only Yours by Susan Mallery - 8/22
18. An Irresistible Bachelor by J.R. Ward - 8/23
19. No Rest for the Wicked by Rebecca Knight - 8/23
20. The Rebel by J.R. Ward

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's August WWLK BYOC
Goal: Read books in each designated category
Update: 8/24/11
Completed:10/10 DONE!

1. Read two historical romances by a new author:
a. Lord of Desire by Paula Quinn 8/17
b. The Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran 8/23
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. Hostage of Passion by Diana Hamilton 8/16
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

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Great job, Lady D! What did you think of Duke of Shadows?

[Lisa Kay]

Congrats, Lady D!

[BJ Rose]

Congratulations, Lady D!!

Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Danielle's August WWLK BYOC
Goal: Read books in each designated category
Update: 8/24/11
Completed:10/10 DONE!"

[specialka]

thanks to whoever suggested nora roberts' sign of seven series. i just finished the pagan stone, and i truly loved all three books. i've been a fan of nora's for years, but this might be her best trilogy yet.

[❀ ℓu-ℓu-ℓuna ❀]

I'd like to say I'm done but I'm having too much fun! Is that wierd? LOL... Anyway, update:

Karen Hawkins-
MACLEAN CURSE: 5/5 (DONE!)


LORRAINE HEATH- 5/5 (DONE!)


JULIE ORTOLON
Drive Me Wild (DONE)
Pearl Island Trilogy: 2/3


Perfect Trilogy: 2/3


Next (and I think this will be it...getting ready for September then!!)

DELILAH DEVLIN
My Immortal Knight Series: ?/7

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Those look like some good reads, Hanie.

What is your total book count read?

[Leah]

20/?

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 - 8/20
16. Sweet Success by Susan Mallery - 8/21
17. Only Yours by Susan Mallery - 8/22
18. An Irresistible Bachelor by J.R. Ward - 8/23
19. No Rest for the Wicked by Rebecca Knight - 8/23
20. The Rebel by J.R. Ward - 8/24
21. Dark Taste of Rapture by Gena Showalter

[Laura]

Kerianne wrote: "thanks to whoever suggested nora roberts' sign of seven series. i just finished the pagan stone, and i truly loved all three books. i've been a fan of nora's for years, but this might be her best t..."

I just finished reading that series and enjoyed it as well.

[Laura]

Sneaking in to give an update on my August Build your own Challenge.

- Done!
- 1/2 Done
- Doubtful
Abduction of Julia by Karen Hawkins - No way.



The Abduction of Julia

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Laura, are you number 1 or 2?

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Dhes' August's Build Your Own Challenge - Romance Awareness Month Nothing But Romances Challenge

8/?

1. A Touch of Crimson - Done!
2. Go Wild - Done!
3. Yours To Keep - Done!
4. Lord of Rage - Done!!
5. Liberating Lacey - Done!
6. Holding The Cards - Done!!
7. Natural Law - Done!!
8. Unclaimed - Done!! OH SO GOOD!!!
9. Ice Queen - Currently reading

[Laura]

I'm Laura #2. Sorry, I was going to remember to add that.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

That's ok! I just wanted to make sure I gave credit where it was due :)

[Leah]

21/?

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 - 8/20
16. Sweet Success by Susan Mallery - 8/21
17. Only Yours by Susan Mallery - 8/22
18. An Irresistible Bachelor by J.R. Ward - 8/23
19. No Rest for the Wicked by Rebecca Knight - 8/23
20. The Rebel by J.R. Ward - 8/24
21. Dark Taste of Rapture by Gena Showalter
22. The Princess & the Penis by R.J. Silver - 8/25

[Leah]

22/?

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 - 8/20
16. Sweet Success by Susan Mallery - 8/21
17. Only Yours by Susan Mallery - 8/22
18. An Irresistible Bachelor by J.R. Ward - 8/23
19. No Rest for the Wicked by Rebecca Knight - 8/23
20. The Rebel by J.R. Ward - 8/24
21. Dark Taste of Rapture by Gena Showalter - 8/26
22. The Princess & the Penis by R.J. Silver - 8/25
23. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Thanks, Girls. I loved The Duke of Shadows, Dhestiny!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

After I asked, I read your review, Danielle, which was excellent, as always. I had trouble expressing myself in my review, but yours was great.

[Jennifer]

I'm 7 for the month. I'm hoping I'll be done with my latest book by the 31st.

[Laura]

Jennifer wrote: "I'm 7 for the month. I'm hoping I'll be done with my latest book by the 31st.

[bookcover:One Night With a Prince|10654..."

I see you're reading a lot of Cathy Maxwell this month...she's one of my favorite authors!

[Jennifer]

Laura wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I'm 7 for the month. I'm hoping I'll be done with my latest book by the 31st.

[bookcover:One Night Wi..."

She is fast becoming one of mine also. I believe I only have one more to read in this series.

[Laura]

Jennifer wrote: "Laura wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I'm 7 for the month. I'm hoping I'll be done with my latest book by the 31st.

[bookcove..."

The one that just came out? I'm waiting for mine to show up so I can devour it. :)

[C Joy]

I changed my mind, I omitted the last 2 books since I found out my files are corrupted so...



10/10

Lacey Alexander's Brides of Caralon series
1) Seductress of Caralon 04Aug
2) Rituals of Passion 07Aug
3) Master of Desire 07Aug
4) Carnal Sacrifice 11Aug

Robert Liparulo's Dreamhouse Kings series
1) House of Dark Shadows 15Aug
2) Watcher in the Woods 16Aug
3) Gatekeepers 17Aug
4) Timescape 18Aug
5) Whirlwind 22Aug
6) Frenzy 23Aug

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "After I asked, I read your review, Danielle, which was excellent, as always. I had trouble expressing myself in my review, but yours was great."

Hey, your review pushed me to actually read the book, so high five!

[Jennifer]

Laura wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Laura wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I'm 7 for the month. I'm hoping I'll be done with my latest book by the 31st.

[bookcover:To Pleasure a Prince|..."

I will be buying mine at midnight if I can.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Great job, Joy!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Way to go, Joy!

[BJ Rose]

Congratulations, Joy!!

[Leah]

23/?

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 - 8/20
16. Sweet Success by Susan Mallery - 8/21
17. Only Yours by Susan Mallery - 8/22
18. An Irresistible Bachelor by J.R. Ward - 8/23
19. No Rest for the Wicked by Rebecca Knight - 8/23
20. The Rebel by J.R. Ward - 8/24
21. Dark Taste of Rapture by Gena Showalter - 8/26
22. The Princess & the Penis by R.J. Silver - 8/25
23. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley - 8/29
24. Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley

[❀ ℓu-ℓu-ℓuna ❀]

August Build Your Own Challenge - DONE!!!

Karen Hawkins-
MACLEAN CURSE: 5/5 (DONE!)


LORRAINE HEATH- 5/5 (DONE!)


JULIE ORTOLON
Drive Me Wild (DONE)
Pearl Island Trilogy: 2/2


Perfect Trilogy: 2/2


DELILAH DEVLIN
My Immortal Knight Series: 7/7 (DONE!)



Yey, I'm done. Dhes I've got like 22 I think. I omitted two books because my order didn't cOme on time! I'll have to wait for em' second week of Sept. I felt like killing a fly! grrrr.... LOL

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Great job, Hanie! I'll put you down for 22! I hope you'll join us again :)