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Mar 30, 2012 08:16PM
Congrats, Gen!
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I'm going to use my Extention Gift Card too! I used it on All About You challenge; however, after reading Lisarenee's rules, I can extend a month... so I'm taking the EGC away from that one and using it here. 
I ended 1 book short, but I'm ok with that. Complete: 4/5
He was the man of my dreams.
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It was after the zombie invasions, and we were hoping for anything resembling normality.
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✓He bought me a shot of tequila (he's classy you know)
We danced the night away.
✓It was like a fairy tale.
Well, the latest GRs update wreaked havoc with the titles, and thus the reading flow of mine; nevertheless, I'm done. Updated:
Post #75
= 25/25 - Done!
Congrats, LK! You made that extension gift card work for you.
Lisa Kay wrote: "Well, the latest GRs update wreaked havoc with the titles, and thus the reading flow of mine; nevertheless, I'm done. Updated: Post #75 = 25/25 - Done!"Congrats LK!!!
Tittles bug was really annoying, but obviously they fixed it because your challenge again looks great & neat. :)
Sashana wrote: "Congrats, LK! You made that extension gift card work for you."Thanks! Yes, I did, Sashana! Used my last one up. **sniffle** Love the Extension Gift Gards.
Dragana wrote: "Tittles bug was really annoying, but obviously they fixed it because your challenge again looks great & neat. :) ..."Thanks, Dragana! And of course it is working now... b/c I went to the trouble of reformated my numbered listing to allow for the series names, LOL!
Natasha wrote: "I didn't finish. I got 7/9."Sooo close! Good job nonetheless, Natasha.
*Headdesk* This ends on May 31st, Natasha. You know what they say: "It ain't over till the fat lady sings."
See, now I just need to go to bed. I got this one mixed up with the prom challenge.
This is really neat. I'm going to see if any of my February planned reads will fit this somehow and then I'll be back with specifics.
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Someone was confused about this being in the current newsletter. A lot of older challenges are highlighted in the newsletter for people who might want to redo those challenges or join them if they missed out the first time. I love so many of the older challenges in this group so I often resurrect those threads.
Design Your Own Perfect Valentine's Day Date Reading Challenge Duration: Feb 1~ March 31, 2014
1. Who will your date be?
Zane Cobriana~
~ 2/8/142. What will you wear?
3/2/14 ~ Black jeans, white t shirt, black hoodie3. Where will you go Paris, Venice, stay home, etc?-
Wonderland~
~ 2/16/134. When - will your date take place in the present, future, or past?
Present~
~ 288 pgs, 3/12/145. What will you do- go to the movie, opera, bowling, etc?
Horseback riding~
~ 2/21/146. Will your date present you with a/any gift(s) - flowers, chocolates, jewelry?
Jewelry~
~ 3/5/147. How will your date end? Design your date's happy ending - good night kiss, proposal, in bed, etc.
Kissing~
~ 2/23/14
I'm not creative at all, but I can't help trying.Design Your Own Perfect Valentine's Day Date
Feb 2 -March 31
Progress:8/5-7
(view spoiler)
Dear Diary:
My friends and I decided to attend our first rodeo. While there I met my future husband Hank Lawson . We talked for a while and then he asked me out on a date. He wanted me to meet him at the stables where he Corralled his horses. Once we started talking he wanted to let me know that he was the Mystery Man who had been sending me flowers every week for the last month. While at the stables we agreed on the destination for our date and he said that he would send his driver Henry around to pick me up at 8:00 pm. We went out to dinner and then dancing. He told me I was sweet, but Nobody's Angelon the dance floor. We went back to my place to talk. He let me know that he was Playing for Keeps and he wanted me to know the Real him. At that moment he Unlocked my heart.
I know it's crazy, but we were Married By Midnight.
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Lisarenee wrote: "Yes, Diana. You can do this as a spell out. This is a totally versatile challenge and you can use book covers in descriptions. You can write it like a dear diary entry too and say:Dear Diary,
To..."..........note to l
Lisarenee wrote: "Yes, Diana. You can do this as a spell out. This is a totally versatile challenge and you can use book covers in descriptions. You can write it like a dear diary entry too and say:
Dear Diary,
To..."
note to Lisarenee: can I keep your DEAR DIARY ? JENNY ,IS PERFECT .
Jenny wrote: "Lisarenee wrote: "Yes, Diana. You can do this as a spell out. This is a totally versatile challenge and you can use book covers in descriptions. You can write it like a dear diary entry too and say..."Not sure if I understand correctly, do you want to use my example for your own reading challenge in this group/challenge? If so yes otherwise you'll have to clarify.
Ohhh this looks fun fun fun!Design Your Own Perfect Valentine's Day Date Reading Challenge
Duration: Feb 1~ March 31, 2014
1. Who will your date be?
2. What will you wear?
3. Where will you go Paris, Venice, stay home, etc?-
4. When - will your date take place in the present, future, or past?
5. What will you do- go to the movie, opera, bowling, etc?
6. Will your date present you with a/any gift(s) - flowers, chocolates, jewelry?
7. How will your date end? Design your date's happy ending - good night kiss, proposal, in bed, etc.
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Nothing but Reading ChallengesDesign Your Own Perfect Valentine's Day Date Reading Challenge
Duration: 2/1/2014 - 3/31/2014
Progress: 7 out of 7
- Who will your date be?
He was my Lover Reborn
- What will you wear? Something Classy yet Comfortable
Ever After by Kim Harrison - ***** - 2/18/2014
- Where will you go Paris, Venice, stay home, etc?- The Scottish Highlands (in summer)
Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands - *** - 2/11/2014
- When - will your date take place in the present, future, or past? Present (current release)
Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen - ***** - 2/24/2014
- What will you do- go to the movie, opera, bowling, etc?
We will fly kites in the park! The Kite Runner
- Will your date present you with a/any gift(s) - flowers, chocolates, jewelry?
Beautiful Flowers! - The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson - *** - 2/14/2014
- How will your date end? Design your date's happy ending - good night kiss, proposal, in bed, etc.
We will Fly Away into the sunset!
Nothing but Reading ChallengesDesign Your Own Perfect Valentine's Day Date Reading Challenge
Duration: 2/1/2014 - 2/13/2014
Progress: Finished
Dear diary,
My Valentine's day started out boring, like any other day. I was home alone, curled up on the couch with my old tattered copy of Pride and Prejudice. All my girlfriends were out celebrating with their boyfriends so I had no plans at all that day. Suddenly the doorbell rang and before I could get up to answer it, in waltzed my best friend Zane in all his gorgeous glory.
He and I have been best friends for years but I've secretly loved him since the first time I laid eyes on him. Unfortunately, he doesn't feel the same way. Why would he? Why settle for plain old me when he can have the most beautiful girl at school?"What are you doing here?" I asked trying to cover up the not-so-modest outfit I was wearing
.He flashed me his gorgeous, thousand watt smile and hauled me to my feet. He dragged me out of the house and into his car. "We're going on a little trip" he whispered in my ear.
We drove around for awhile, both of us silent the entire way. I saw a beautiful castle rise up from a distance and immediately recognized it as one of our town's historical landmarks
. The Huntington estate was strictly prohibited to visitors so I was fairly surprised when we parked outside its massive pearl white gates.Zane led me into the manicured garden where he laid out a little picnic area for the two of us. "Surprise!" he said with a grin. I was speechless.
He prepared all my favorite food: lasagna, fried chicken and double fudge chocolate cake. I ate until my belt buckle threatened to burst. Then we spent the next few minutes lying on the grass staring up at the clouds
."This was great Zane. But I wish you hadn't gone into too much trouble to do all this" I said.
He was quiet for awhile, then he propped himself up on one elbow and stared down at me. "I wanted to do this for you. I want to be your Valentine" he said in a soft voice.
I giggled, thinking that he was probably pulling a prank on me. But my giggle died in my throat when he leaned his face closer to mine until we were practically nose to nose.
"What are you doing?" I gasped, too shocked to move.
He rubbed his nose against my own and I felt like hyperventilating. "I love you Abbie. I always have. Since the day I met you." he murmured, "Will you be my Valentine?"
"I-I--" he didn't give me time to finish, he swooped down and pressed his lips against mine. I was lost in a cloud of bliss.
Finally, when he pulled away for air I found my voice. "Yes, I'd love to be your Valentine" I said breathlessly.
He smiled and caressed my cheek lovingly, "I hope you'll be mine Always and Forever..."
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Finished! Edited message 131. I hope it isn't too long.
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Thank you :) And thanks for a really great reading challenge.
CompleteDesign Your Own Perfect Valentine's Day Date
Feb 2 -March 31
Progress:8/5-7
(view spoiler)
Dear Diary:
My friends and I decided to attend our first rodeo. While there I met my future husband Hank Lawson . We talked for a while and then he asked me out on a date. He wanted me to meet him at the stables where he Corralled his horses. Once we started talking he wanted to let me know that he was the Mystery Man who had been sending me flowers every week for the last month. While at the stables we agreed on the destination for our date and he said that he would send his driver Henry around to pick me up at 8:00 pm. We went out to dinner and then dancing. He told me I was sweet, but Nobody's Angelon the dance floor. We went back to my place to talk. He let me know that he was Playing for Keeps and he wanted me to know the Real him. At that moment he Unlocked my heart.
I know it's crazy, but we were Married By Midnight.
Mod
I'm in for this one! :p I need to get out of my reading slump
Completed! 01/02/2015 - 31/03/2015My Travel Around The World Adventures!
Destination:Ireland - Dublin ( Deadly Gift Heather Graham)
I arrived in Ireland on the 01 of February 2015 the air was fresh and cool I hugged my long red cape around me tighter and pulled the hood up ( Poison Study Maria V. Snder Yelena's Cape on front cover) as a cold breeze fluttered my hair and sent a chill down my spine, I was on my way to the Irish Eye's a famous pub here in Dublin ( Deadly Gift Heather Graham).
I arrived at the Irish Eye's just as the sun was setting, the atmosphere of the pub warm and welcoming and there was a fire ragging over in the corner sending flickers on dancing light all around. People were excited because the Fire Festival ( Poison Study Maria V. Snyder) was about to start, the festival was the whole reason why I was here in Ireland!
Out of the corner of my eye I saw someone watching me I looked up into deep blue eye's ( Angelfall Susan Ee page 29)watching me, I make eye contact and a small smile is on his lips, he stands up and makes his way over to me he moves with atheltic grace, reminds me of a puma I once saw on TV ( Angelfall Susan Ee page 12) he slides into the chair that is next to mine and gives me a wicked smile "Hi" he says "I'm Raffe " ( Angelfall Susan Ee he speaks so smoothly it's enchanting to listen to his voice. "Hi" I say back, it's all I can say! "So..are you looking forward to seeing the festival?" he purrs
"Yes, I am. I travelled all the way to Ireland just to see it" I whisper
"You travelled from where?" I watch the movement of his lips so sensual, so lustful. "Australia" I gulp "Australia" he says back to me "Sounds like a nice place"
"It is!"
"How about I take you to the festival, It's only a short walks from here?"
"Sounds great" my heart starts to race "Great, I'll get my coat" I watch him as he lazily gets up and moves away..
" You know you just made a Deal with a Demon! (Deal with a Demon" Celeste Eaton) I looked up startled! There standing in front of me was Mary Donovan ( Deadly Gift Heather Graham) the pub owner! "What do you mean?" I was aghast by her comment
"That boy is bad news, lassie, my advice to you is to stay away from him" she gave me a steely eyed looked before she walked away
"Are you ready?" I spin around to look at Raffe "Sure I'm ready"
Torches blazed and bonfires burned...I felt a pulsating rhythem vibrating through the soles of my feet as the fire dancers spin the flaming props around their heads and paraded into the tent ( Poison Study Maria V. Snyderpages 118 and 125) the fire dancers were astounding! stupendous! phenomenal!
"Do you like them?" his mouth is so close to my ear,
"Yes, I do..they are incredible!"
"I know someone else who is incredible" he leans over and his lips touch mine...
It is not a gentle kiss of a couple on a first date, nor is it the kiss of a man driven by simple lust. He kisses me with the desperation of a dying man who belives the magic of eternal life is in this kiss. The ferocity of his grip around my waist and shoulder, the grinding pressure of his lips, has me off balance so that my thought whirl out of control.
The pressure eases and the kiss turns sensual.
A tingling warmth shoots from the silken touch of his lips and tongue straight to my core. My body melts into his and I'm hyperaware of the hard muscles of his chest against my breasts, the warm grip of his hands around my waist and shoulders, the wet sliding of his mouth on mine. ( Angelfall Susan Ee page 209) then our kiss is over...
He pulls away from me and the crowd roars as the fire dancers perform their startling final act, but I am lost in Raffe's deep blue eye's. (Angelfall Susan Ee)
Hope you enjoy it :)
Books mentioned:
Deadly Gift by Heather Graham
Deal with a Demon by Celeste Eaton
Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Angelfall by Susan Ee (re-read)
I'm gonna try this out! It sounds like fun :) I'll post my story here once I finish it.Books to compose date from: The Notebook, The Secret Lives of Dresses, Luckiest Girl Alive, Mine Till Midnight, The Bat, All the Bright Places
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