Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer Challenge

Duration: May 22nd- September 7th, 2015

This one will run from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend...the traditional Summertime in the U.S.A.

This is a challenge reflecting the hopefully laid-back, relaxed summer season we will all have (we can hope, can't we?).
For this challenge, instead of choosing your books to fit a certain category or criteria, YOU can decide what books fit and how.
Re-reads allowed
No minimum page count
You can update with a new post for each book read, or just update your original post.

The theme is Summer and you may use...
the title,
series name,
author's first or last name,
book cover(item on cover or a colorful cover),
a book set in the summer months,
setting of the story (ex. beach, lake, pool party scene),
a book you would like to take to the beach or your backyard or the park to read....
You get the idea.
If Summer somehow fits with your book of the moment, you can use it!

Here are the Levels you can choose from-
5 books - Laying by the Pool
10- books- Playing in the Sand
15- books- A Quick Dip
20 books- Pool Party

BONUS-

http://www.literature-map.com/

Using Literature Map, enter a favorite author of yours, and read a book by any one author that this name generates. Approximately 25 authors' names will be generated to choose from for each name plugged in.

Here's an example of how my challenge might look-


Fran's Fun In The Sun

10 Books- (pulled from my tbr)- Playing in the Sand

1. Word in Title- 'Sun'- Follow The Sun
2. Word in Title- 'Sand' - Seduction on the Sand by Roxanne St. Claire
3. Bookcover- sand and water- Sunrise Kisses
4. Title- Running Barefoot
5. Bookcover- wakeboarding- Double Up
6. Author's name- Joy- Nashville Trio, A Music City Ménage by Joy Daniels
7. Author's name- Long (as in days)- Into the Spotlight by Heather Long
8. Bookcover-colorful- Stripped
9. Beach Read- looks like a fun read- Attraction by Penny Reid
10.Summer setting- Where I Belong by J. Daniels

BONUS-
I put in Bella Andre, and generated many author choices for my Bonus read. I might choose a title by Kristen Ashley, Jill Shalvis, Susan Mallery. Approximately 25 author names will be generated from the name you plug into the generator.

We had 22 participants finish their challenge....great job! I hope everyone found some good reads, whether you finished or not - half the fun is finding a great book!


List of Finishers-

Calila
Melissa
Krissy
NayNay
Larissa
Bookchaser
Maritza
Gle
Chris
Christine
Jonquil
Ethel
Caipi
MountainKat
Pam
Mai
Fran
Elke
Suzanne
Leann
LaurLa
KathD
Katherine


If I missed you or you didn't get to update your challenge yet and you've finished, just let me know :)

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You can reserve your spot now if you'd like. The challenge starts this Friday. You can plan ahead or just post books as you go :)

Yay - a summer challenge! Sticking with the laid back idea, I'm only going to go for Playing in the Sand to start with and not stress about doing all of them!

I think I am going to be even more laid back than you, Kat! I am starting with Laying by the Pool.

I'll play too! But I'm going for Pool Party...I'm sure I won't have any trouble finding 20 books that will qualify in one way or another in almost 3 1/2 months!

MountainKat wrote: "Yay - a summer challenge! Sticking with the laid back idea, I'm only going to go for Playing in the Sand to start with and not stress about doing all of them!"

I bet you add to it. You won't be able to help yourself ;-) I'm not saying that's a bad thing! Not at all. I'm going to start with Playing in the Sand as well. And work really hard at being lazy and not feel like I have to do them all...

I'll start with 10 books, Playing in the Sand, though I'm sure I'll add.

21/21


Bookcover (Beach) - Weekend Boyfriend 05/22/15 ★★
Title (Because I need to "hide out" from mosquitos in the summer) - Hide Out 05/23-25/15 ★★★
Bookcover (Ocean) - Justice For Skylar 05/25-26/15 ★★★
Bookcover (Ocean) - The Island 05/27/15 ★★★★
Story (Fluffy/Beachy) - Signs 05/30/15 ★★★★
Plot (Couple visit Beach) - Absolution 05/28-29/15 ★★★
Bookcover (Bay/Ocean) - Cherish & Blessed 06/02/15 ★★★★★
Plot (Set During Summer) - The Raven's Flight 06/02/15 ★★★★
Bookcover (Colorful cover) - Offside Chance 06/02-03/15 ★★★★
Author Name (Summers) - Fawn 06/03/15 ★★★★★
Story (Set at start of Summer) - Risking the Field 06/03/15 ★★★★
Bookcover (Pool) - Chasing the Sun 06/05/15 ★★★
Bookcover (Ocean) - At Year's End 06/08-09/15 ★★★★
Title (Ocean) - Knight of Ocean Avenue 06/10/15 ★★★★★
Title (Water) - Fire and Water 06/15/15 ★★★
Bookcover (Bay) - Truth & Tenderness 06/16/15 ★★★★
Series Title (Sizzling) - Past Hurts 06/17/15 ★★★★
Series Title (Sizzling) - For A Reason 06/22-23/15 ★★★★★
Bookcover (Pool) - Out in the Deep End 06/23/15 ★★★★
Title (Burn) - Burn For Me 06/30/15 ★★★

Bonus - (Amy Lane) Heidi Cullinan - Title (Ocean) - Carry the Ocean 06/13/15 ★★★★

I'm in

Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer Challenge
Duration: May 22nd- September 7th, 2015
10- books- Playing in the Sand
10/10 read

1 (summery cover) 5/23/15 4♥
2 (cover the color of a pool) 6/3/15 3♥
3 (sandy beach in background) 6/2/15 3.5♥
4 (beach view - tides) 5/30/15 4♥
5 The Raven's Flight (set during summer) 6/1/15 3.5♥
6 Summer of Awakenings (Title) 6/1/15 3♥
7 (cover scene of a vacation destination) 7/14/15 4♥
8 (summer beach scene on cover) 6/20/15 4♥
9 (title - burn) 7/9/15 4♥
10 (title - heat) 7/28/15 4♥

I am in for at least "Laying by the pool"!

Pool Party!!
21/21 Completed

✔The Matchmaker(Beach cover)(6/02)★★☆☆☆
✔Somebody Killed His Editor(Published in the month of June)(8/01)★★★★★
✔Out of My Mind(Beach cover)(6/10)★★★★☆
✔Two Man Team(Bright summery cover)(5/25)★★★★☆
✔Cover Up(Author's last name is Burn which reminds me of 'sunburn')(6/04)★★★☆☆
✔No Such Thing(Summery cover)(6/14)★★★☆☆
✔BTW I Love You(Beach cover)(8/03)★★★☆☆
✔My Roommate's a Jock? Well, Crap!(Author's first name is Wade which reminds me of 'to wade water')(6/03)★★★☆☆
✔Playing It Safe(Summery cover)(6/01)★★★★★
✔Long, Hot Texas Summer(Summer in the title)(6/18)★★☆☆☆
✔Crazy Little Thing(Beach cover)(6/28)★★★☆☆
✔Forged in Fire(Series titled Red Hot SEALs. Emphasis on the 'Hot')(5/23)★★★☆☆
✔Flat-Out Love(Author's last name is Park which reminds me of summer)(5/27)★★★★☆
✔Taken, Not Spurred(Female on cover is wearing summer shorts)(6/03)★★★☆☆
✔Down and Out in Beverly Heels(Summery cover)(6/25)★★☆☆☆
✔I Hate Summer(Summer in the title)(6/17)★★★★☆
✔Heat Rising(Emphasis on the 'Heat')(5/27)★★★☆☆
✔That Scandalous Summer(Summer in the title)(6/25)★★★☆☆
✔One Hot Scot(Emphasis on the 'hot')(7/15)★★☆☆☆
✔Pool Man(Pool is in the title)(7/26)★★★☆☆
✔ Car Wash (6/23)★★★☆☆

To Read:

Completed:

I'm in for the Pool Party :) (all 20 plus bonus)

Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer Challenge
0/21

1. [beach themed title]Sand Castle Bay
2. [summer in title]Summer at Willow Lake
3. [summer/vacation cover]Crazy for Love. Victoria Dahl
4. [set in summer, vacation setting]Always Florence
5. [summer themed cover]Fortunate Harbor
6. [colorful/summer cover]The Stone Prince
7. [summer in title]That Scandalous Summer
8. [summer in title]Midsummer Moon
9. [summer in title]The Summer of You
10. [summer/swim themed cover]The Guy Next Door
11. [MC's name is Summer]Table For Two
12. ['Hot' = summer]Too Hot to Handle
13. [set in summer season]Mrs. McVinnie's London Season
14. [bright cober with summer-feel]Blue-Eyed Devil
15. [summer/vacation/beach-feel cover]16 Lighthouse Road
16. [set in summer]Confessions from an Arranged Marriage
17. [summer in title]That Camden Summer
18. [sea/coast setting]A Lady by Midnight
19. [sea/coast/beach setting]Loving a Lost Lord
20. [sea setting]Swept Away by a Kiss
Bonus: [bonus author, setting]Say Yes to the Marquess

Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer Challenge

May 22nd- September 7th, 2015

0/5 Completed-Updated 5/19/15

Level: Laying by the Pool

Suddenly One Summer
Ride Steady
Some Like It Hot
A Buckhorn Summer
Hope Flames

I am in for a pool party!

1. (beach on cover) Shark Girl 05/23/15 ★★★
2. (Sunshine yellow cover) Drop Dead, Gorgeous! 05/26/15 ★★
3. (book takes place in summer) Breathe 05/31/15 ★★★★
4. (MC last name Summers) Finding It 06/02/15 ★★★
5. (published in August) Daddy's Girls: A Novel 06/05/15 ★★★
6. (set in the Summer) Burns So Bad 06/08/15 ★★★
7. (published in August) Shiver 06/11/15 ★★★★
8. (summer cover) Save the Date 06/19/15 ★★★
9. (Alabama Summer Series) Where I Belong 07/04/15 ★★★★
10. (summer setting) Jules, the Bounty Hunter 07/10/15 ★★★★★
11. (summer setting) Deep Blue 07/14/15 ★★★
12. The Summer of Firsts and Lasts 07/16/15 ★★★
13. (summer cover) Fallen Too Far 08/11/15 ★★★★
14. (Bright cover) Can You Keep a Secret? 08/25/15 ★★★★
15. (map on cover) Paper Towns 08/16/15 ★★★★
16. (summer themed cover) Forever Too Far 08/19/15 ★★★★
17. (bright cover) Delicious 09/04/15 ★★★★★
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Welcome Everyone!

I love that lots of you already have a list together! You guys work fast, love it. I might have to steal some of these awesome titles :)

What a nice idea for a no stress challenge

Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer Challenge
Duration: May 22/15 - September 7/15

Level 20 books- Pool Party

1. The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop: A Memoir, a History by Lewis Buzbee 05/22/15 *** (water on cover)
2. The Midwife of Hope River by Patricia Harman 05/24/15 ***** (setting)
3. The Last Picture Show by Larry McMurtry 05/27/15 *** (summertime)
4. The Art of Keeping Secrets by Patti Callahan Henry 05/29/15 *** (cover - sand and seashells)
5. A Mermaid's Bond by Marie Knight 05/30/15 **** (underwater)
6. Antonia an Her Daughters: Secrets, Love, Friendship and Family in Tuscany by Marlena De Blasi 06/02/15 **** (summer)
7. A Month of Summer by Lisa Wingate 06/03/15 *** (summer)
8. The Opposite of Me by Sarah Pekknen 06/08/15 *** (beach)
9. Cascade by Maryanne O'Hara 06/09/15 *** (waterfalls)
10. Mistress of Magic by Heather Graham 06.13.15 *** (summer)
11. The Second Chance Cafe by Alison Kent 06/23/15 **** (summer)
12. Roadtrip to Redemption by Laurie Larsen 06/27/15 **** (summer)
13. Make Lemonade by Virginia Euwer Wolff 06/27/15 *** (cover)
14. The Guest House by Erika Marks 06/02/15 *** (summer)
15. A Wedding in Provence by Ellen Sussman 07/03/15 *** (summer)
16. Sweet Home Carolina by T. Lynn Ocean 07/04/15 *** (summer)
17. Undertow by Cherry Adair 07/07/15 **** (Caribbean)
18. A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux 07/11/15 ***** (summer)
19. One Summer in Venice by Nicky Pellegrino 07/15/15 *** (summer and cover)
20. Summer by the Sea by Susan Wiggs 07/17/15 ****

Fran wrote: "Welcome Everyone!

I love that lots of you already have a list together! You guys work fast, love it. I might have to steal some of these awesome titles :)"


It's because it is an awesome challenge Fran!!! :D

I'm in for Playing In the Sand

17/10

1. Until the Sun Falls from the SkySun in the title 6/1
2. Hell's Knights Hot as Hell 6/26
3. First Exposure Set on an island 5/23
4. Move the Sun Sun in the title 5/27
5. Eternal Flame Flame 5/28
6. Forged In Ash Ash-fires-summer cookouts 6/10
7. Hammer & Nails Summer projects 6/8
8. Hell or High Water Hot as Hell 7/9
9. Burned Sunburned 6/25
10. Seducing the Dragon: Boxed Set Fire breathing dragon 7/11
11. Own Her Hot planet 7/7
12. Darkest Flame Dragon 7/24
13. Red Fever Fever-HOT 7/20
14. The Dragon's Appraiser: Part One Dragon-Fire breathing-Heat7/10
15. Caged Heat heat 8/8
16. Fire Inside Fire 8/10
17. To Trap A Temptress Beach setting 8/16




BONUS-Shannon K Butcher (Larissa Ione)
Burning Alive

Elke wrote: "Fran wrote: "Welcome Everyone!

I love that lots of you already have a list together! You guys work fast, love it. I might have to steal some of these awesome titles :)"


It's because it is an awe..."


Yay! So glad you like it Elke :)

Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer Challenge
Duration: May 22, 2015 - September 7, 2015
Level: Pool Party ~ 20 books


I'm finished! This was a fun challenge!!! Thanks for hosting it!!!!!

This one will run from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend...the traditional Summertime in the U.S.A.

For this challenge, instead of choosing your books to fit a certain category or criteria, YOU can decide what books fit and how.
Re-reads allowed
No minimum page count
You can update with a new post for each book read, or just update your original post.


22/20 + 2 Bonus Books Completed

The theme is Summer and you may use...

Summer ~ in the Title:
The Sweetest Summer by Susan Donovan - 05/26/15
One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake - 09/04/15
Suddenly One Summer by Julie James - 06/29/15
Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis - 07/18/15
Summer at the Shore by V.K. Sykes - 08/07/15





Summer ~ in Series Name:
A Home By The Sea (Summer Island, #1) by Christina Skye - 09/01/15




Summer ~ is Author's First or Last Name:
Not So New In Town by Michele Summers - 08/11/15




Summery ~ Book Cover: (item on cover or a colorful cover)
Sweet Talk Me by Kieran Kramer - 09/07/15 (swing)
The Backup Plan by Sherryl Woods - 08/21/15 (hammock)





Book Set in the Summer Months:
For Keeps by Rachel Lacey - 06/18/15
Love After All by Jaci Burton - 07/08/15
Sunflower Lane by Jill Gregory - 07/14/15
Meet Me at the Beach by V.K. Sykes - 07/26/15
A New Hope by Robyn Carr - 08/04/15
Kiss Me by Susan Mallery - 08/15/15
Flirting with Disaster by Sherryl Woods - 08/23/15





Setting of the Story: (ex. beach, lake, pool party scene)
Dragos Takes a Holiday by Thea Harrison - 06/02/15
Just for You by Rosalind James - 07/28/15
No Tan Lines by Kate Angell - 08/31/15




A Book You Would Like to Take to the Beach or Your Backyard or the Park to Read:
Angel in Armani by Melanie Scott - 05/31/15
The Job by Janet Evanovich - 06/04/15
Still the One by Jill Shalvis - 06/28/15





You get the idea.
If Summer somehow fits with your book of the moment, you can use it!



BONUS:

http://www.literature-map.com/

Using Literature Map, enter a favorite author of yours, and read a book by any one author that this name generates. Approximately 25 authors' names will be generated to choose from for each name plugged in.

Entered:
Susan Mallery ~ Samantha Young: On Dublin Street - 06/06/15
Sherryl Woods ~ Christine Feehan: Air Bound - 06/19/15

Reminders: (view spoiler)[
No minimum page count!!!!
The theme is Summer and you may use...
the title,
series name,
author's first or last name,
book cover(item on cover or a colorful cover),
a book set in the summer months,
setting of the story (ex. beach, lake, pool party scene),
a book you would like to take to the beach or your backyard or the park to read....
You get the idea.
If Summer somehow fits with your book of the moment, you can use it! (hide spoiler)] Will post as I go...
Duration: May 22nd ~ Sept 7th

5 books - Laying by the Pool ~ Progress:1/5
10- books- Playing in the Sand
15- books- A Quick Dip
20 books- Pool Party

1.Lady Luck by Kristen Ashley 06/07
most of story during summer months/also a beach read

I'm in. My spot :)

Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer Challenge

Duration: May 22nd- September 7th, 2015

Levels:
5 books - Laying by the Pool
10- books- Playing in the Sand
15- books- A Quick Dip
20 books- Pool Party


0/?? Completed

The theme is Summer and you may use...

Summer ~ in the Title
Summer Knight 6/23

Summer ~ in Series Name

Summer ~ is Author's First or Last Name

Summery ~ Book Cover (item on cover or a colorful cover)
5/27 6/30

Book Set in the Summer Months
6/1 6/22

Setting of the Story (ex. beach, lake, pool party scene)
5/31 (pool)

A Book You Would Like to Take to the Beach or Your Backyard or the Park to Read
6/2 6/3 6/6

BONUS- 

http://www.literature-map.com/

Using Literature Map, enter a favorite author of yours, and read a book by any one author that this name generates. Approximately 25 authors' names will be generated to choose from for each name plugged in. 

Sound fun, I'm in

I'm in for at least 5, but hopefully more.

Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer Challenge
May 22nd- September 7th, 2015
Level - Pool Party 20+
0/20

1.Chasing Sunsets - off to the beach
2.Always the Baker, Never the Bride - then a wedding in June
3,4 & 5.Three Treats to Tempt You - 3 sexy New Zealand Beach Reads
6.Hot Pursuit
7.ICEHOTEL - might need to cool down
8.Perfect Pitch - baseball sport of summer
9.Watermelon Summer - Mmmm watermelon yummy
10. The Mighty Storm - bound to be a summer storm
11.Leaving Green Island - sail off to the island
12.Low Tide Bikini - bikini weather
13,14 & 15. Pawleys Island Paradise boxset, Books 1 - 3 - ahh finally at paradise
16. An Accidental Death - time to canoe
17. The Apple Orchard
18, 19, 20 & 21. The Selection Series 4-Book Collection: The Selection, The Elite, The One, The Heir

saving this spot for ????


10- books- Playing in the Sand

1 . The Girl on the Train (how I used to get to the beach) read 05/25/15****
2 . Castle Cay (swimming in ocean) read 06/14/15****
3 . Beware (boating in summer) read 06/14/15****
4 . Never Seduce a Sheikh (desert scene) read 06/18/15**
5 . Resisting (wedding) read 06/18/5***
6 . Viper Game (hot swamp) read 06/27/15****
7 . Dirty Secret (building sand castles) read 07/02/15****
8 . Night Owl (4th of July scene) read 07/03/15***
9 . Vicious Cycle (scorching summer) read 07/11/15****
10. Untamed(Published in June) read 07/14/15*****

Pool Party!
May 22nd- September 7th, 2015

20/20
COMPLETED

1.Play It Safe by Kristen Ashley, 4 stars, finished 6/3
(Cover has a horse in a meadow -- summer scene)
2. Axel by Harper Sloan, 4 stars, finished 8/8
(The story begins the summer the H leaves for the military.)
3. Siren in the City by Sophie Oak, 4 stars, finished 6/2
(It's obviously summer on the cover because everyone is nude!)
4. Creed by Kristen Ashley, 5 stars, finished 8/16
(Cover has a picture of summer lake)
5. Hot Pursuit by Lynn Raye Harris, 3 stars, finished 7/20
(again, summer is all about HEAT!)
6. Tutti Frutti by Tony Healey, 3 stars, finished 7/12
(Book about a young man's last summer at home before college)
7. Low Tide Bikini by Lyla Dune, 4 stars, finished 7/9
(The title makes it pretty clear!)
8. Utterly Sluttily by L.J. Dee, 5 stars, finished 8/6
(Cover is a picture of a woman on a beach)
9. Lady Luck by Kristen Ashley, finished 7/22, 4 stars
(Summer scene on the cover)
10. Soaring by Kristen Ashley, 3 stars, finished 7/5
(Summer scene on cover)
11. My Wicked Devil by Ann Mayburn, 3 stars, finished 7/6
(Devil's live in hell...which must be like the middle of July forever!)
12. Silver Bastard by Joanna Wylde, 3 stars, finished 6/28
(A book about a motorcycle club...and motorcycles come out of the garage during the summer)
13. Trust by Ella Frank, 5 stars, finished 6/25
(A man in a swimsuit on the cover)
14. Stepbrother Billionaire by Colleen Masters, 3 stars, finished 6/2
(H & h make love for the first time during the summer, in a treehouse.)
15. Sultry Caribbean Nights by Jefferson Cherbaty, 2 stars, finished 8/15
(Nothing says summer like the words "Sultry Caribbean"!)
16. Dark Lover by J.R. Ward, 5 stars, finished 6/5
(Book takes place during the summer)
17. Then Came Heaven by LaVyrle Spencer, 4 stars, finished 8/8
(Summer scene on cover; book starts in during the summer.)
18. Three to Ride by Sophie Oak, 4 stars, finished 6/16
(Took place in the summer -- starts with the h skinny-dipping)
19. Willing Victim by Cara McKenna, 5 stars, finished 6/17
(Takes place in the summer -- starts with the h reading in a park.)
20. Raid by Kristen Ashley, 4 stars, finished 6/17
(Book is about an ex-marine and we start summer off by remembering our service men & women.)

Pool Party - May 22nd- September 7th, 2015


15/20 ~~ updated Aug 28th

1- (You'll BURN if you spend too much time in the sun)
Crash & Burn by Abigail Roux ~ 6/22/15 ~ 5★
2- (Published during summer month - August)
The Family We Make by Kaje Harper ~ 7/29/15 ~ 3.5★
3- (Word in the title - Ocean)
Knight of Ocean Avenue by Tara Lain ~ 7/14/15 ~ 4★
4- (Colorful cover showing a rainbow possibly after a summer shower)
Rainbow Connection by Alexa Milne ~ 6/4/15 ~ 3.5★
5- (You'll BURN - again - if you spend too much time in the sun)
Burn by Sean Michael
6- (Author's name is Summer)
The Tail of a Dog by Summer Devon ~ 7/6/15 ~ 3★
7- (Hot guy on cover ready for a motorcycle ride on a hot summer day)
Axel's Pup by Kim Dare ~ 7/4/15 ~ 4★
8- (Published right before the end of summer - Sept 15)
Bad Things by Varian Krylov ~ 6/13/15 ~ 4★
9- (Summer - perfect time for a cruise)
Closing the Loop by Jane Davitt ~ 7/5/15 ~ 3★
10- (Home - a great summer vacation destination)
A Way Home by Keira Andrews ~ 6/5/15 ~ 4.5★
11- (Published during summer month - July)
Better Than Good by Lane Hayes
12- (Water on the cover and in series title - Bluewater Bay)
There's Something About Ari by L.B. Gregg ~ 6/2/15 ~ 3.5★
13- (Published during summer month - July)
Head-on by John Inman
14- (Published during summer month - June)
Bound by Amelia Bishop ~ 6/2/15 ~ 3★
15- (Published during summer month - July)
Not My Sinner by Avril Ashton ~7/10/15 ~ 3.5★
16- (Water on cover, set in Pensacola Beach, published in August)
Going Under by Kade Boehme
17- (Published during summer month - August)
Love and Punishment by Susan Mac Nicol
18- (Water on the cover)
Salvation by Alexa Land ~ 6/30/15 ~ 4★
19- (Water on the cover and in the title - Ocean)
Carry the Ocean by Heidi Cullinan ~ 8/21/15 ~ 5★
20- (Beach on the cover)
Please Remember Me by Jacob Z. Flores ~ 6/16/15 ~ 4★

Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer Challenge
Duration: May 22nd- September 7th, 2015
Level: Pool Party! READ 0/21

1. (Title) Firefly Summer - Maeve Binchy (05/28) ★★
2. (Setting) The Inn at Ocean's Edge - Colleen Coble (06/16) ★★★★★
3. (Cover) Honored - B.B. Hamel (06/10) ★★★★
4. (Setting) Nauti Intentions - Lora Leigh (06/14) ★★★
5. (Beach Read) Dead Ice - Laurell K. Hamilton (06/19) ★★★★★
6. (Author 1st Name) The Messenger of Magnolia Street: A Novel - River Jordan (06/20) ★★★★★
7. (Beach Read) The Secrets of Midwives - Sally Hepworth (06/24) ★★★★
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BONUS: Author Input: Nalini Singh / Author Generated: Lynsay Sands - Vampire, Interrupted

Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer Challenge
Duration: May 22nd- September 7th, 2015

11/20

1. Showdown in Mudbug by Jana Deleon - 02/06/15 - summer sky on the cover
2. Life Lessons by Kaje Harper - 04/06/15 - Water on the cover
3. Vortex by Cherry Adair - 10/06/15 - set on a yacht
4. Hot Blooded by Lisa Jackson - 18/06/15 - Hot in the title
5. Just Business by Anna Zabo - 22/06/15 - Water on the cover
6. Color of Grace by A.M. Arthur - 05/07/15 - Water/Dock on the cover
7. Dead Even by Mariah Stewart - 08/07/15 - Red cover (just like my sunburn)
8. Iced by Karen Marie Moning - 14/07/15 - Set in June
9. One Sweet Ride by Jaci Burton - 18/7/15 - Set in July (4th July Party)
10. Shawn's Law by Renae Kaye - 25/07/15 - sunny cover
11. Suddenly One Summer by Julie James - 18/08/15 - In the Title
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Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer Challenge

Duration: May 22nd- September 7th, 2015

5 books - Laying by the Pool
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10- books- Playing in the Sand
15- books- A Quick Dip
20 books- Pool Party (hide spoiler)]

BONUS-

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Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer Challenge
Duration: May 22nd- September 7th, 2015
POOL PARTY
21 / 21 Complete

Bonus: Entered Deanna Raybourn and got Tasha Alexander. Read 05/26

1. Has a "Nice tan!" cover: 05/22
2. Who doesn't like whiskey by the pool? 05/23
3. Sand on the Cover - 06/02
4. Takes place in a beach town - 06/04
5. Takes place in August - 06/06
6. Takes place in June - 06/08
7. PBS series starts on 1st day of Summer - 06/13
8.Summertime location - 06/20
9. Summer is the Season - 06/21
10. Perfect pool drink - 06/25
11. Summer wear - 07/06
12. To be published 8/15 07/08
13. Ocean travel - 07/09
14.Published in summer 2015 - 07/14
15. Hiking through Yosemite in summer - 07/16
16. Wedding season - 07/17
17. Takes place in summer - 07/17
18. Published summer 2015 (even though rakes are usually associated with fall) - 07/18
19. Silk is cool in the summer - 07/25
20. Heat The Curse of the Pharaohs 07/26

COMPLETED

Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer Challenge

Duration: May 22nd- September 7th, 2015

Pool Party! 20/20 + 1/1 Bonus

✔ 1. Series word Play by Play my kids love to play in the summer - Quarterback Draw - 02/06/2015

✔ 2. Published in "Official Summertime of USA" (May 26) - A Match for Marcus Cynster - 27/05/2015

✔ 3. Series word Play by Play my kids love to play in the summer - Holiday on Ice - 01/06/2015

✔ 4. Published in "Official Summertime of USA" (August) - The Wolf and the Dove - 17/06/2015

✔ 5. Summers by the Lake (on the cover) - The Welcoming - 01/06/2015

✔ 6. Lazy Days (Sleeping) - The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty - 25/05/2015

✔ 7. Published in "Official Summertime of USA" (June) - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - 22/05/2015

✔ 8. Published in "Official Summertime of USA" (July) - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - 24/05/2015

✔ 9. Summery cover - Savas's Wildcat - 26/06/2015

✔ 10. Tropical Island makes me think of summer vacation - Their Virgin Princess - 13/06/2015

✔ 11. - Cover - Love Only Once - 18/06/2015

✔ 12. - Set in summer - Captive of My Desires - 22/06/2015

✔ 13. - Travel - No Choice But Seduction - 23/06/2015

✔ 14. - Vacation - The Gamble - 28/06/2015

✔ 15. - Mostly set in summer - Lady Luck - 02/07/2015

✔ 16. - Set in Summer - Grey - 08/07/2015

✔ 17. - Perfect dock reading - One Heart to Win - 09/07/2015

✔ 18. - Set in summer - River Marked - 17/07/2015

✔ 19. - published in summer - Wicked Ride - 20/07/2015

✔ 20. - published in summer - Slave to Sensation - 21/07/2015



BONUS- Input Nora Roberts - Author to read Johanna Lindsey

✔ Wildfire In His Arms - 10/07/2015

I live for summer covers!

May 22nd - September 7th
Pool Party 20+
DONE

20/20
park beach brides porches lawns fireworks ocean road trip golf course blossoms sleeveless shifts country inn fishing flamingos summer reading sunglasses graduation wildflowers camp gingham

Made it through Laying by the Pool plus the bonus
0/5 books May 22--Sept. 7
(takes place in the summer even though series title is Boys of Fall)

For Bonus I put in Jayne Ann Krentz, Elizabeth Lowell showed up so I read

Fun summer challenge!

I'm in for playing in the sand. I really stretched it for some of the categories. I'm way behind on reading books I own so I tired to fit in as many as I own in this as possible.

1. Sun (in title): by Anita Amirrezani

2. Cover reminds me of the sun: by Gena Showalter--Finished 5/29

3. Full moon on a summer night: by Jim Butcher--Finished 7/7

4. Please think of summer safety: by Jessica Park--Finished 5/28

5. Arizona will probably have some sort of fire warning this summer: by Gena Showalter--Finished 8/7

6. Island vacation: by Esmeralda Santiago--Finished 7/20

7. Heading to Ireland this summer: by Samantha Young

8. Heading to Seattle, too: by Larissa Ione--Finished 5/26

9. Hot Weather (takes place in a warm setting): by Loretta Chase

10. Blue cover like the ocean: by Elisabeth Naughton

I think I'm ready for a Pool Party!

7/20

takes place in the summer- The Dark Farewell 5/24-5/25
takes place in the summer- Wood, Screws, & Nails 6/1-6/2
there's a dock on a lake on the cover 6/4-6/10
takes place in the summer- Buried Bones 6/14-6/20
summer is wedding season for sure- Wedding Favors 6/21-6/22
cover looks summery, and who doesn't love the boys of summer? 6/20-6/25
takes place in the summer- Training Complex 6/29-7/1
takes place in the summer- If I Told You So
nothing says summer blockbuster like superheroes- Where There's Smoke
there's a boardwalk on the cover
book takes place during the summer/has summer in the title- The Summer of You
nothing says "summer" like a 500 page litfic, right? Middlesex
has summer in the title- Rite of Summer
baseball is the classic summer pastime- Thrown a Curve

Hold :)

I'll try this. It looks fun. I'll start out with 'Playing in the Sand' and see how that goes.

Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer
Duration: 05/22/15 - 09/07/15
Level: Playing in the sand
Finished: 0/10

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I'm in for PLAYING IN THE SAND plus BONUS.
5/22/15-9/7/15
Completed 2/10

1.And Only to Deceive
2.The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line - tan lines
3.Royal Wedding - summer is all about weddings
4.Ivory - the cover looks very sunny and hot 5/28/15****
5.Killer WASPs: A Killer Wasps Mystery
6.Murder on the QE2
7.Murder on Parade
8.Blackmoore - takes place in the summer 6/13/15****
9.Death by Tiara
10.Becoming Lady Lockwood
Bonus - Dragonfly in Amber

This challenge officially started last Friday, the 22nd....enjoy everyone!!

updated message 41 :)

Lazy, hazy, crazy days of Summer challenge

Duration: 22.5. - 7.9.

Levels:

5 books - Laying by the Pool Achieved!
10 books - Playing in the Sand Achieved!
15 books - A Quick Dip Achieved!
20 books - Pool Party Achieved!

Done. :)

20/20 read

1. Healing Luke by Beth Cornelison [26.5.] (Sun and water on the cover)
2. The Millionaire and the Maid by Michelle Douglas [28.5.] (Water on the cover)
3. Just for the Summer by Jenna Rutland [1.6.] (Sunshine on the cover)
4. A Hero's Pride by April Angel [1.6.] (Summer guilty pleasure)
5. The Escort by Maryn Sinclair [9.6.] (Water on the cover)

6. Gina and Mike by Buffy Andrews [10.6.] (The feel of Summer from the cover)
7. Fall from India Place by Samantha Young [13.6.] (Warm feeling)
8. Finding the Way Back by E.A. West [16.6.] (Characters went out for the picnic)
9. The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes [17.6.] (A wasp on the cover)
10. Leave the Lights On by Karen Stivali [23.6.] (Swimming in the outside pool)

11. Healing in Haven Falls by E.A. West [25.6.] (Summery scene on the cover)
12. Curve Contract by Christa Wick [28.6.] (Sunny Island in the story)
13. The Road to Price by Justine Elvira [1.7.] (Picnic on the beach)
14. Beautiful Mess by Lucy V. Morgan [2.7.] (Read on sunny summer day)
15. Touching Scars by Stacy Borel [3.7.] (Beach in the story)

16. Melody's Wolf by Mina Carter [4.7.] (Hero hot as hot summer day ;) )
17. Taste Test by L.B. Dunbar [7.7.] (The thunderstorm in the story)
18. Assets by Shannon Dermott [8.7.] (Hot, hot, hot!)
19. The Club by Emma Payne [11.7.] (Hot, hot, hot!)
20. Liabilities by Shannon Dermott [11.7.] (Read on a hot summer day)

updated message 41

Sounds like fun! :-)
I'll start with Playing in the Sand plus Bonus

Read 11/11

1. Crash & Burn (burn like sunburn) 6/11
2. All or Nothing (cover) 6/29
3. Keep Swimming (cover) 7/08
4. Risking the Field (cover) 7/15
5. Clear Water (cover) 7/15
6. Knight of Ocean Avenue (title) 7/29
7. Going Under (cover) 8/07
8. Like Coffee and Doughnuts (cover) 8/01
9. Like Pizza and Beer (cover) 8/18
10. Served Hot (title) 9/01

Bonus A Matter of Time, Vol. 1 9/06

Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer Challenge
Duration: May 22nd- September 7th, 2015

Level: Pool Party
4 of 20

1. Setting: Yucatan, Mexico - Stolen Chances - Elisabeth Naughton - 05.25 ★★★
2. Setting: Caribbean (on a yacht) - Mutiny's Bounty - Delilah Devlin - 05.29 ★★★
3. Cover: Bright, Yellow - The Darkest Craving - Gena Showalter - 05.30 ★★★1/2
4. Season: Summer - Half Moon Hill - Toni Blake - 05.30 ★★★★
5. Setting: Island (also, summer months) - Gansett After Dark - Marie Force

Count me in for a pool party!

1/20

1.(Setting on the beachfront)No Tan Lines - Kate Angell 6/4/15