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August's Spell it Out! Challenge
3/7S Susan E Phillips First Lady
A A Rogue of My Own
N Not Quite A Lady
G Gemma Halliday Spying in High Heels read 3.5
R Robyn Carr Virgin River read 4*
I Into the Storm read 4*
A A Lot Like Love
5/12 completedK:At Peace by Kristen Ashley- New Favorite Book!!
I:Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews 5 stars!!
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E: (Eat Me Cafe)- The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis 5 stars
R: Rock Chick Regret- Kristen Ashley - 4 stars
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A: (Asthma)- Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis 4 stars
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WLLK August's Spell it Out: "WATER"
Duration: 1 August - 31 August 2012
Read: 4/5
✔ W: When He Was Wicked 3 stars 8/7
✔ A: Amelia in One Dance with a Duke 5 stars 8/4
✔ T: To Wed a Wicked Earl 4 stars 8/9
E: Erin McCarthy's Flat-Out Sexy
✔ R: Rutledge in Tempt Me at Twilight 5 stars 8/5
WLLK-August Spell It Out ChallengeDuration: Aug 1-Aug 31
Completed 2/10
I - Ilona Andrews; Gunmetal Magic
C - Corning, Beatrice; To Desire a Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt
E - Ellie; Lothaire by Kresley Cole (reread)
D - Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
I - Indigo; Play of Passion by Nalini Singh
N - Nalini Singh; Kiss of Snow
K - Kristen Ashley; Sweet Dreams
S - Soulmate by L.J. Smith
I am going to spell Molly. Molly is my corgi and her birthday is in August.2/5- completed
M- Mia Marlowe-How to Distract A Duchess
O - H omefront-Kristin Hannah completed 8/8/2012
L-
L- Gallagher's Pride MK McClintock
Y- Byrne Worth If I Fall--Kate Noble completed 8/12/2012
WLLK August Spell It Out Challenge3/7
H - Thief of Hearts, Elizabeth Hoyt
O - Animal Farm, George Orwell
L - Fantasy Lover, Sherrilyn Kenyon
I listened to the audio book, and enjoyed both the VO Talent (Hunter Graham) and the story very much. It's fun reading Nick Gautier's back-story, and is making me want to read some of Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter series all over again.
I LOVE KAREN MARIE MONING'S FEVER SERIES!!! Have I told y'all that yet?! LOL!! The illustrations in this graphic novel are just STUNNING! And for those who aren't familiar with the FEVER world, she gives enough of the back story to make it enjoyable for non-fanatics, too.
A - A Return Engagement, Stephanie Laurens
FINALLY! I've read all of the Fifty Shades series. The beginning of the series wasn't what I expected, but when I realized that the trilogy was a love story with erotic sex scenes, instead of an erotic book with a marginal plotline, I really enjoyed it all. Not real sure about all this "mommy porn" stuff, 'cuz I don't know about y'all, but some of the stuff I've read in the romance novels we read is a lot more blatant than this was...Anyhow - - it's a good series...but I'm glad it's over. Don't think I could have handled any more.
AND AGAIN TODAY!!WLLK August Spell It Out Challenge
4/7
Now that I've "embraced" the darkness of Hoyt's Maiden Lane series, I enjoy the books much more. Loved Winter's slow "thawing" (heeheehee); Isabel is grace and strength personified. As much as anything, I really like all the little loose ends that Hoyt left, so she can continue writing stories in this world.
O - Animal Farm, George Orwell
L - Fantasy Lover, Sherrilyn Kenyon
I listened to the audio book, and enjoyed both the VO Talent (Hunter Graham) and the story very much. It's fun reading Nick Gautier's back-story, and is making me want to read some of Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter series all over again.
I LOVE KAREN MARIE MONING'S FEVER SERIES!!! Have I told y'all that yet?! LOL!! The illustrations in this graphic novel are just STUNNING! And for those who aren't familiar with the FEVER world, she gives enough of the back story to make it enjoyable for non-fanatics, too.
A - A Return Engagement, Stephanie Laurens
FINALLY! I've read all of the Fifty Shades series. The beginning of the series wasn't what I expected, but when I realized that the trilogy was a love story with erotic sex scenes, instead of an erotic book with a marginal plotline, I really enjoyed it all. Not real sure about all this "mommy porn" stuff, 'cuz I don't know about y'all, but some of the stuff I've read in the romance novels we read is a lot more blatant than this was...Anyhow - - it's a good series...but I'm glad it's over. Don't think I could have handled any more.
I am done!I am going to spell "WATER" since I am going to spend some time by the sea, drink a lot of water in the heat and August is National Water Quality Month.
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WLLK August's Spell it Out: "WATER"
Duration: 1 August - 31 August 2012
Read: 5/5
✔ W: When He Was Wicked 3 stars 8/7
✔ A: Amelia in One Dance with a Duke 5 stars 8/4
✔ T: To Wed a Wicked Earl 4 stars 8/9
✔ E: Erin McCarthy's Flat-Out Sexy 5 stars 8/11
✔ R: Rutledge in Tempt Me at Twilight 5 stars 8/5
YAY SUSANNE!! Congrats on the accomplishment!!
Congratulations, Susanne!!!!!!!!!
I am going to spell Molly. Molly is my corgi and her birthday is in August.3/5- completed
M- Mia Marlowe-How to Distract A Duchess
O - H omefront-Kristin Hannah completed 8/8/2012
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L- Gallagher's Pride MK McClintock completed 8/13/2012
Y- Byrne Worth If I Fall--Kate Noble completed 8/12/2012
Good job Susanne!WLLK-August Spell It Out Challenge
Duration: Aug 1-Aug 31
Completed 3/10
I - Ilona Andrews; Gunmetal Magic
C - Corning, Beatrice; To Desire a Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt
E - Ellie; Lothaire by Kresley Cole (reread)
D - Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
N - Nalini Singh; Kiss of Snow
K - Kristen Ashley; Sweet Dreams
S - Soulmate by L.J. Smith
4/7S Susan E Phillips First Lady
A A Rogue of My Own
N Not Quite A Lady
G Gemma Halliday Spying in High Heels read 3.5
R Robyn Carr Virgin River read 4*
I Into the Storm read 4*
A A Lot Like Love read 4*
6/12 completedK:At Peace by Kristen Ashley- New Favorite Book!!
I:Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews 5 stars!!
N:
D:Dark Prince by Christine Feehan 3 stars- it was good but not for me..
E:(Eat Me Cafe)- The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis 5 stars
R: Rock Chick Regret- Kristen Ashley - 4 stars
G:
A: (Asthma)- Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis 4 stars
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N:
I'm in! I'll spell D.R.E.A.M. L.A.K.E.W♥LK: Spell It Out ~ August
2/9
D. - Davis, Jo = Trial by Fire (Kindle)
R. - A Rake's Vow, by Stephanie Laurens (audible.com) planned "buddy read"
E. - Emma Darcy = The Secret Baby Revenge (AD)
A. - ✔ Anna Cleary = Untamed Billionaire, Undressed Virgin ★★★★✩ PB 8/6
M. - Margaret Mallory = The Guardian (Kindle)
L. - Lauren Willig = The Betrayal of the Blood Lily (ODA) planned "buddy read"
A. - An Affair with Mr. Kennedy, by Jillian Stone (Kindle) planned "buddy read"
K. - ✔ Kleypas, Lisa = Dream Lake ★★★★½ audible.com 8/14
E. - Elizabeth Bevarly = My Man Pendleton (Kindle)
Alternatives
Loretta Chase = Silk Is For Seduction Dressmakers,#1 (yet to determine media)
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AD = Adobe Digital
ODA = Over Drive Audio
6/8 completeB - Bear, Otter, and the Kid by TJ Klune
I - Infatuation by Melissa Schroeder finished 8/5
R - Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan
T - Texas Winter by RJ Scott finished 8/5
H - The Heart of Texas by RJ Scott finished 8/1
D - Deacon's Touch by Callie Croix finished 8/1
A - A Matter of Time by Mary Calmes finished 8/15
Y - You Don't Know Jack by Erin McCarthy finished 8/8
5/7S Susan E Phillips First Lady read 4*
A A Rogue of My Own
N Not Quite A Lady
G Gemma Halliday Spying in High Heels read 3.5
R Robyn Carr Virgin River read 4*
I Into the Storm read 4*
A A Lot Like Love read 4*
WLLK August Spell It Out Challenge5/7
Now that I've "embraced" the darkness of Hoyt's Maiden Lane series, I enjoy the books much more. Loved Winter's slow "thawing" (heeheehee); Isabel is grace and strength personified. As much as anything, I really like all the little loose ends that Hoyt left, so she can continue writing stories in this world.
O - Animal Farm, George Orwell
This was a re-read for me. It's been too long since I started reading Sherrilyn Kenyon, and she was one of the first paranormal romance authors my GF recommended. Since I'm reading Chronicles of Nick, I wanted the basis again. The re-read was even better than I remembered! SO much fun reliving Grace and Julian's romance!
I listened to the audio book, and enjoyed both the VO Talent (Hunter Graham) and the story very much. It's fun reading Nick Gautier's back-story, and is making me want to read some of Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter series all over again.
I LOVE KAREN MARIE MONING'S FEVER SERIES!!! Have I told y'all that yet?! LOL!! The illustrations in this graphic novel are just STUNNING! And for those who aren't familiar with the FEVER world, she gives enough of the back story to make it enjoyable for non-fanatics, too.
A - A Return Engagement, Stephanie Laurens
FINALLY! I've read all of the Fifty Shades series. The beginning of the series wasn't what I expected, but when I realized that the trilogy was a love story with erotic sex scenes, instead of an erotic book with a marginal plotline, I really enjoyed it all. Not real sure about all this "mommy porn" stuff, 'cuz I don't know about y'all, but some of the stuff I've read in the romance novels we read is a lot more blatant than this was...Anyhow - - it's a good series...but I'm glad it's over. Don't think I could have handled any more.
WLLK-August Spell It Out ChallengeDuration: Aug 1-Aug 31
Completed 4/10
I - Ilona Andrews; Gunmetal Magic
C - Corning, Beatrice; To Desire a Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt
E - Ellie; Lothaire by Kresley Cole (reread)
D - Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
K - Kristen Ashley; Sweet Dreams
S - Soulmate by L.J. Smith
7/12 completedK:At Peace by Kristen Ashley- New Favorite Book!!
I:Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews 5 stars!!
N:
D:Dark Prince by Christine Feehan 3 stars- it was good but not for me..
E:(Eat Me Cafe)- The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis 5 stars
R: Rock Chick Regret- Kristen Ashley - 4 stars
G:
A: (Asthma)- Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis 4 stars
R:Perfection by R.L. Matthewson 3 stars.. I never want to read the phrase "Not my type" Ever Again!!! I swear it was repeated over 100 times!! Trust me I got the point
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One left...7/8 complete
B - Bulletproof by Mary Calmes finished 8/17
I - Infatuation by Melissa Schroeder finished 8/5
R - Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan
T - Texas Winter by RJ Scott finished 8/5
H - The Heart of Texas by RJ Scott finished 8/1
D - Deacon's Touch by Callie Croix finished 8/1
A - A Matter of Time by Mary Calmes finished 8/15
Y - You Don't Know Jack by Erin McCarthy finished 8/8
WLLK August Spell It Out Challenge6/7
Now that I've "embraced" the darkness of Hoyt's Maiden Lane series, I enjoy the books much more. Loved Winter's slow "thawing" (heeheehee); Isabel is grace and strength personified. As much as anything, I really like all the little loose ends that Hoyt left, so she can continue writing stories in this world.
As part of my resolution to read and/or re-read classics, I wanted this to be one of the first. I remember the impact it had on me as a teenager, and it continues to do so today. All animals are created equal - but some are more equal than others. Wow...
This was a re-read for me. It's been too long since I started reading Sherrilyn Kenyon, and she was one of the first paranormal romance authors my GF recommended. Since I'm reading Chronicles of Nick, I wanted the basis again. The re-read was even better than I remembered! SO much fun reliving Grace and Julian's romance!
I listened to the audio book, and enjoyed both the VO Talent (Hunter Graham) and the story very much. It's fun reading Nick Gautier's back-story, and is making me want to read some of Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter series all over again.
I LOVE KAREN MARIE MONING'S FEVER SERIES!!! Have I told y'all that yet?! LOL!! The illustrations in this graphic novel are just STUNNING! And for those who aren't familiar with the FEVER world, she gives enough of the back story to make it enjoyable for non-fanatics, too.
A - A Return Engagement, Stephanie Laurens
FINALLY! I've read all of the Fifty Shades series. The beginning of the series wasn't what I expected, but when I realized that the trilogy was a love story with erotic sex scenes, instead of an erotic book with a marginal plotline, I really enjoyed it all. Not real sure about all this "mommy porn" stuff, 'cuz I don't know about y'all, but some of the stuff I've read in the romance novels we read is a lot more blatant than this was...Anyhow - - it's a good series...but I'm glad it's over. Don't think I could have handled any more.
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I am going to spell Molly. Molly is my corgi and her birthday is in August.5/5- completed
M- Mia Marlowe-How to Distract A Duchess--completed 8/17/2012
O - H omefront-Kristin Hannah completed 8/8/2012
L- Gallager's Hope MK McClintock-completed 8/15/2012
L - Gallagher's Pride MK McClintock completed 8/13/2012
Y- Byrne Worth If I Fall--Kate Noble completed 8/12/2012
Way to go, Susan!!!
6/7S Susan E Phillips First Lady read 4*
A A Rogue of My Own read 2*
N Not Quite A Lady
G Gemma Halliday Spying in High Heels read 3.5
R Robyn Carr Virgin River read 4*
I Into the Storm read 4*
A A Lot Like Love read 4*
WLLK August Spell It Out ChallengeDONE!!! 7/7
Now that I've "embraced" the darkness of Hoyt's Maiden Lane series, I enjoy the books much more. Loved Winter's slow "thawing" (heeheehee); Isabel is grace and strength personified. As much as anything, I really like all the little loose ends that Hoyt left, so she can continue writing stories in this world.
As part of my resolution to read and/or re-read classics, I wanted this to be one of the first. I remember the impact it had on me as a teenager, and it continues to do so today. All animals are created equal - but some are more equal than others. Wow...
This was a re-read for me. It's been too long since I started reading Sherrilyn Kenyon, and she was one of the first paranormal romance authors my GF recommended. Since I'm reading Chronicles of Nick, I wanted the basis again. The re-read was even better than I remembered! SO much fun reliving Grace and Julian's romance!
I listened to the audio book, and enjoyed both the VO Talent (Hunter Graham) and the story very much. It's fun reading Nick Gautier's back-story, and is making me want to read some of Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter series all over again.
I LOVE KAREN MARIE MONING'S FEVER SERIES!!! Have I told y'all that yet?! LOL!! The illustrations in this graphic novel are just STUNNING! And for those who aren't familiar with the FEVER world, she gives enough of the back story to make it enjoyable for non-fanatics, too.
Sweet novella in an anthology. No real conflict or conflicted feelings, but a couple comes together again after many years as a result of her sister and his boss (a prince). Nice way to fall asleep, LOL!
FINALLY! I've read all of the Fifty Shades series. The beginning of the series wasn't what I expected, but when I realized that the trilogy was a love story with erotic sex scenes, instead of an erotic book with a marginal plotline, I really enjoyed it all. Not real sure about all this "mommy porn" stuff, 'cuz I don't know about y'all, but some of the stuff I've read in the romance novels we read is a lot more blatant than this was...Anyhow - - it's a good series...but I'm glad it's over. Don't think I could have handled any more.
WLLK - August's Spell it Out! Challenge Duration - August 1st - 31
6/6 Done!
Woohoo! Congrats, Trish & Christine!!
Congrats Christine and Trish!
Thanks ladies! Congrats Trish!Lisa Kay wrote: "I have The Great Escape on audio... just haven't gotten to it yet. **sigh**"
I listened to it on audio & loved it! The narration was good, but of course not as good as Anna Fields, she was amazing.
Christine (Cagnes) wrote: "I listened to it on audio & loved it! The narration was good, but of course not as good as Anna Fields, she was amazing."She was. I just listened to my first one by her this month. Just LOVED it!
Awesome, Trish!! Way to go, Christine!
Felt good to finish a challenge finally (after 2 months of incomplete challenges)! And I did it EARLY! :)
7/7S Susan E Phillips First Lady read 4*
A A Rogue of My Own read 2*
N Not Quite A Lady reaq 5*
G Gemma Halliday Spying in High Heels read 3.5
R Robyn Carr Virgin River read 4*
I Into the Storm read 4*
A A Lot Like Love read 4*
DONE!8/8 complete
B - Bulletproof by Mary Calmes finished 8/17
I - Infatuation by Melissa Schroeder finished 8/5
R - Rules of Engagement by LA Witt finished 8/22
T - Texas Winter by RJ Scott finished 8/5
H - The Heart of Texas by RJ Scott finished 8/1
D - Deacon's Touch by Callie Croix finished 8/1
A - A Matter of Time by Mary Calmes finished 8/15
Y - You Don't Know Jack by Erin McCarthy finished 8/8
WLLK - August's Spell it Out! Challenge Completed 7/7
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Congrats Brandilyn and Cathy! Great job.
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B - Bear, Otter, and the Kid by TJ Klune
I - Infatuation by Melissa Schroeder finished 8/5
R - Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan
T - Texas Winter by RJ Scott finished 8/5
H - The Heart of Texas by RJ Scott finished 8/1
D - Deacon's Touch by Callie Croix finished 8/1
A - A Matter of Time by Mary Calmes
Y - You Don't Know Jack by Erin McCarthy finished 8/8