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DHASG July Challenge

Introduction: July is here. The seventh month of the year, we're more halfway through 2015 and this is the first full month of Summer. Let's see what July has in store for us in our reading!

Rules:

1. Any member of the DHSAG can sign up for the challenge throughout the month of July.
2. All books must be read between July 1st and July 31st.
3. A book may only be used once in the challenge.
4. Post or link to your final stats when you are completed.
5. In your stats, list book name, title and date read. Unless obvious, include why you choose a certain book in parenthesis in your stats.

Levels:

1. Seventh Heaven: Read 9-12 books.
2. 7th Power: Read 4-8 books.
3. Rolling Sevens: Read 3-4 books.

Categories:

1. We All Scream For Ice Cream!: In honor of National Ice Cream Month, read a book that represents an ice cream flavor to you. It's up to you. Just tell us how!
2.Compliment Your Mirror: On July 3rd, you should look in the mirror and tell yourself you're beautiful. Read a book where the character needs to do that. In other words, read a book with a character with a poor self-image.
3.So Hot You Can Fry An Egg!: July 4th is Sidewalk Egg Fry Day. It's because it's so darn hot. Read a book that represents how hot it is. Maybe the cover, it's a sexy book, or it's set in summer (hot weather).
4.International Kiss Day: July 19th is the day to appreciate the kiss all around the world. Read a book where characters share a mind-blowing kiss. You could also pick a book with a kiss on the cover or has "kiss" in the title.
5.Different Colored Eyes Day: July 12th is a day to appreciate different colored eyes. If you can find a book with characters with heterochromia (their eyes are different colors (or each eye has different colors within the same iris). You could count a character with hazel eyes (green, blue, brown in one eye) or a character who has different flecks in their eyes.
6.Pandemonium Day: July 14th is a day of chaos (strange thing to celebrate). It could also be a day where the unexpected happens. Read a book where something unexpected happens or things start out or become chaotic. (Let's hope they don't end that way).
7.Lucky Number 7: For the seventh month, read a book that has seven letters in its title or is written by an author whose name is seven letters (total or first or last name), or the seventh book in a series.
8.Cousins Day:July 24th celebrates cousins. Read a book with a cousin theme of some sort (or characters who are cousins).
9.Junk Food Day!: July 21st is Junk Food Day. Read a book that reminds you of junk food. I don't presume to judge a book reader's taste, but you could read the literary equivalent of junk food, or read a book where a lead character loves junk food. Or a picture of junk food on the cover (or in the name of the book).
10.Mutt's Day: July 31st is the day to celebrate "mixed breeds". You could read a book with a character who has mixed ethnic/racial diversity or read a book with a dog or cat that is a mixed breed.
11.Red, White and Blue: In the US, we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. The colors that represent this day are red, white and blue (colors of the American flag). Read a book with a cover that has red, white and blue on it, or read a book that has a four letter title, or has an author with a name that has four letters.
12.Potpourri: Pick one of the following books to represent in your reading--Cow Appreciation Day, Hammock Day, National Lollipop Day, National Caviar Day, Chocolate Day, National Teddy Bear Picnic Day. Let us know why you chose that book to represent the holiday.



Information about July taken from Holiday Insights page: http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreho...

Challenge Participants List

Alice
Tina Theresa
Netanella
Suzanne
Story_girl

Count me in at Level 3!
Rolling Sevens: Read 3-4 books.
I'll post as I g☺

Pandemonium Day: Blood Moon by Alexandra Sokoloff ♥♥♥♥ 7/4/15 sting operation for serial killer turns dangerously chaotic

Lucky Number 7: by Alex Flinn ♥♥♥ 7/8/15

Red, White and Blue: by Elizabeth Edmondson♥♥♥ 7/31/15

Seventh Heaven: 12/9-12 books. DONE

1. We All Scream For Ice Cream!: Cookies n Cream Darkness Captured 7/3
2.Compliment Your Mirror: Revenant7/8
3.So Hot You Can Fry An Egg!: Four Sworn 7/2
4.International Kiss Day: After the Kiss 7/10
5.Different Colored Eyes Day: The Darkest Kiss 7/19
6.Pandemonium Day: Lethal Consequences 7/1
7.Lucky Number 7: (book #7) Oliver's Hunger 7/29
8.Cousins Day: (characters who are cousins) When Beauty Tamed the Beast 7/22
9.Junk Food Day!: For Her Pleasure 7/25
10.Mutt's Day: Shield of Winter 7/29
11.Red, White and Blue: Exquisite by Ella Frank 7/15
12.Cow Appreciation Day- Long Time Gone 7/27

DHASG July 2015 Challenge


Level:
Seventh Heaven: Read 9-12 books.

Categories:
✔ 1. We All Scream For Ice Cream!: In honor of National Ice Cream Month, read a book that represents an ice cream flavor to you. It's up to you. Just tell us how! (Chocolate foreplay in this fantasy erotic romance)
Torrid Tarot Series - Demon's Portal by Elyssa Lynne - 07.26.2015 (★★★)
✔ 2. Compliment Your Mirror: On July 3rd, you should look in the mirror and tell yourself you're beautiful. Read a book where the character needs to do that. In other words, read a book with a character with a poor self-image.
Master of Crows 1 - Master of Crows by Grace Draven - 07.11.2015 (★★★★★)
✔ 3. So Hot You Can Fry An Egg!: July 4th is Sidewalk Egg Fry Day. It's because it's so darn hot. Read a book that represents how hot it is. Maybe the cover, it's a sexy book, or it's set in summer (hot weather).
Private Pleasures 2 - Light Her Fire by Samanthe Beck - 07.03.2015 (★★★)
✔ 4. International Kiss Day: July 19th is the day to appreciate the kiss all around the world. Read a book where characters share a mind-blowing kiss. You could also pick a book with a kiss on the cover or has "kiss" in the title.
Lycan Lover by S.K. Yule - by S.K. Yule - 07.08.2015 (★★★)
✔ 5. Different Colored Eyes Day: July 12th is a day to appreciate different colored eyes. If you can find a book with characters with heterochromia (their eyes are different colors (or each eye has different colors within the same iris). You could count a character with hazel eyes (green, blue, brown in one eye) or a character who has different flecks in their eyes. Dying to Live: Last Rites by Kim Paffenroth - 07.08.2015 (★★★★)
✔ 6. Pandemonium Day: July 14th is a day of chaos (strange thing to celebrate). It could also be a day where the unexpected happens. Read a book where something unexpected happens or things start out or become chaotic. (Let's hope they don't end that way).
Men of Midnight 3 - Midnight Secrets by Lisa Marie Rice - 07.07.2015 (★★★)
✔ 7. Lucky Number 7: For the seventh month, read a book that has seven letters in its title or is written by an author whose name is seven letters (total or first or last name), or the seventh book in a series.
Dark 7 - Dark Dream by Christine Feehan - 07.01.2015 (★★★★)
✔ 8. Cousins Day: July 24th celebrates cousins. Read a book with a cousin theme of some sort (or characters who are cousins).
A Marriage of Inconvenience by Susanna Fraser - 07.09.2015 (★★★★)
✔ 9. Junk Food Day!: July 21st is Junk Food Day. Read a book that reminds you of junk food. I don't presume to judge a book reader's taste, but you could read the literary equivalent of junk food, or read a book where a lead character loves junk food. Or a picture of junk food on the cover (or in the name of the book).
Private Pleasures 3 - Falling for the Enemy by Samanthe Beck - 07.04.2015 (★★★★)
✔ 10. Mutt's Day: July 31st is the day to celebrate "mixed breeds". You could read a book with a character who has mixed ethnic/racial diversity or read a book with a dog or cat that is a mixed breed.
Men of Midnight 1 - Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice - 07.05.2015 (★★★)
✔ 11. Red, White and Blue: In the US, we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. The colors that represent this day are red, white and blue (colors of the American flag). Read a book with a cover that has red, white and blue on it, or read a book that has a four letter title, or has an author with a name that has four letters.
In The Blood #2 by Evan Ronan
✔ 12. Potpourri: Pick one of the following books to represent in your reading--Cow Appreciation Day, Hammock Day, National Lollipop Day, National Caviar Day, Chocolate Day, National Teddy Bear Picnic Day. Let us know why you chose that book to represent the holiday. (Chocolate pudding jokes between Luc and Corrine)
Fixed 4 - Fighting Faer by Christine Warren - 07.12.2015(★★★)

Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group
DHASG July 2015 Challenge
Duration: 7/1/2015 - 7/31/2015

Progress: 11 out of 11

1. We All Scream For Ice Cream!: In honor of National Ice Cream Month, read a book that represents an ice cream flavor to you. It's up to you. Just tell us how!
Odd Interlude: A Special Odd Thomas Adventure by Dean Koontz - ***** - 7/23/2015 - Rocky Road, because he's got a long hard road ahead of him.

2.Compliment Your Mirror: On July 3rd, you should look in the mirror and tell yourself you're beautiful. Read a book where the character needs to do that. In other words, read a book with a character with a poor self-image.
Against the Tide by Elizabeth Camden - **** - 7/29/2015 - Poor Self-Image

3. So Hot You Can Fry An Egg!: July 4th is Sidewalk Egg Fry Day. It's because it's so darn hot. Read a book that represents how hot it is. Maybe the cover, it's a sexy book, or it's set in summer (hot weather):
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost - ***** - 7/18/2015 - Sexy Cover

4. International Kiss Day: July 19th is the day to appreciate the kiss all around the world. Read a book where characters share a mind-blowing kiss. You could also pick a book with a kiss on the cover or has "kiss" in the title:
Legacy Lost by Anna Banks - *** - 7/6/2015 - 32 Pages - Mind blowing kiss

5.Different Colored Eyes Day: July 12th is a day to appreciate different colored eyes. If you can find a book with characters with heterochromia (their eyes are different colors (or each eye has different colors within the same iris). You could count a character with hazel eyes (green, blue, brown in one eye) or a character who has different flecks in their eyes.
The Line by J.D. Horn - ***** - 7/21/2015 - Character with different colored eyes

6.Pandemonium Day: July 14th is a day of chaos (strange thing to celebrate). It could also be a day where the unexpected happens. Read a book where something unexpected happens or things start out or become chaotic. (Let's hope they don't end that way):
Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke - **** - 7/8/2015 - 663 Pages - Unexpected, chaotic events

7. Lucky Number 7: For the seventh month, read a book that has seven letters in its title or is written by an author whose name is seven letters (total or first or last name), or the seventh book in a series:
The Seduction of Samantha Kincade by Maggie Osborne - **** - 7/22/2015 - Osborne has 7 letters

8. Cousins Day: July 24th celebrates cousins. Read a book with a cousin theme of some sort (or characters who are cousins):
Night Myst by Yasmine Galenorn - *** - 7/10/2015 - 317 Pages

9.Junk Food Day!: July 21st is Junk Food Day. Read a book that reminds you of junk food. I don't presume to judge a book reader's taste, but you could read the literary equivalent of junk food, or read a book where a lead character loves junk food. Or a picture of junk food on the cover (or in the name of the book).
Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer - *** - 7/27/2015 - 363 Pages - Reminds me of Red Hot Candies

10. Mutt's Day: July 31st is the day to celebrate "mixed breeds". You could read a book with a character who has mixed ethnic/racial diversity or read a book with a dog or cat that is a mixed breed:
Of Neptune by Anna Banks - *** - 7/9/2015 - 330 Pages - Half-Breed

11. Red, White and Blue: In the US, we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. The colors that represent this day are red, white and blue (colors of the American flag). Read a book with a cover that has red, white and blue on it, or read a book that has a four letter title, or has an author with a name that has four letters:
Human Date by Anna Banks - **** - 7/8/2015 - 33 Pages - Four Letter Word in Title

12.Potpourri: Pick one of the following books to represent in your reading--Cow Appreciation Day, Hammock Day, National Lollipop Day, National Caviar Day, Chocolate Day, National Teddy Bear Picnic Day. Let us know why you chose that book to represent the holiday.

DHASG July 2015 Challenge

Level: 7th Power: Read 4-8 books.

PROGRESS: 6/ 4 to 8 books

STATUS: COMPLETED!

Categories:

1. We All Scream For Ice Cream!: In honor of National Ice Cream Month, read a book that represents an ice cream flavor to you. It's up to you. Just tell us how!

2. Compliment Your Mirror: On July 3rd, you should look in the mirror and tell yourself you're beautiful. Read a book where the character needs to do that. In other words, read a book with a character with a poor self-image: Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood [female lead has very poor self image] [Read: 07/08/2015]

3. So Hot You Can Fry An Egg!: July 4th is Sidewalk Egg Fry Day. It's because it's so darn hot. Read a book that represents how hot it is. Maybe the cover, it's a sexy book, or it's set in summer (hot weather): Club Shadowlands by Cherise Sinclair [hot cover] [Read: 07/30/2015]

4.International Kiss Day: July 19th is the day to appreciate the kiss all around the world. Read a book where characters share a mind-blowing kiss. You could also pick a book with a kiss on the cover or has "kiss" in the title.

5.Different Colored Eyes Day: July 12th is a day to appreciate different colored eyes. If you can find a book with characters with heterochromia (their eyes are different colors (or each eye has different colors within the same iris). You could count a character with hazel eyes (green, blue, brown in one eye) or a character who has different flecks in their eyes.

6. Pandemonium Day: July 14th is a day of chaos (strange thing to celebrate). It could also be a day where the unexpected happens. Read a book where something unexpected happens or things start out or become chaotic. (Let's hope they don't end that way): On Dublin Street by Samantha Young [female lead loses her family in a terrible accident - unexpected chaotic beginning] [Read: 07/12/2015]

7. Lucky Number 7: For the seventh month, read a book that has seven letters in its title or is written by an author whose name is seven letters (total or first or last name), or the seventh book in a series: One Pink Rose by Julie Garwood [author name has 7 letters] [Read: 07/09/2015]

8. Cousins Day:July 24th celebrates cousins. Read a book with a cousin theme of some sort (or characters who are cousins): Seraphina by Rachel Hartman [Princess Glisselda and Prince Lucian Kiggs are cousins] [Read: 07/20/2015]

9.Junk Food Day!: July 21st is Junk Food Day. Read a book that reminds you of junk food. I don't presume to judge a book reader's taste, but you could read the literary equivalent of junk food, or read a book where a lead character loves junk food. Or a picture of junk food on the cover (or in the name of the book).

10.Mutt's Day: July 31st is the day to celebrate "mixed breeds". You could read a book with a character who has mixed ethnic/racial diversity or read a book with a dog or cat that is a mixed breed.

11. Red, White and Blue: In the US, we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. The colors that represent this day are red, white and blue (colors of the American flag). Read a book with a cover that has red, white and blue on it, or read a book that has a four letter title, or has an author with a name that has four letters: The Bride Thief by Jacquie D'Alessandro [Cover has red, white & blue in it] [Read: 07/13/2015]

12.Potpourri: Pick one of the following books to represent in your reading--Cow Appreciation Day, Hammock Day, National Lollipop Day, National Caviar Day, Chocolate Day, National Teddy Bear Picnic Day. Let us know why you chose that book to represent the holiday.

Updated Post 4 above - Thanks for another great monthly challenge!

Way to go, ladies. I love how creative your choices are for these challenges!

The August challenge is up:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

All done, good books! see message#2 for list.☺

Post#3 done

Post#3 done

Made it to 11!

Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group
DHASG July 2015 Challenge
Duration: 7/1/2015 - 7/31/2015

Progress: 11 out of 12

1. We All Scream For Ice Cream!: In honor of National Ice Cream Month, read a book that represents an ice cream flavor to you. It's up to you. Just tell us how!
Odd Interlude: A Special Odd Thomas Adventure by Dean Koontz - ***** - 7/23/2015 - Rocky Road, because he's got a long hard road ahead of him.

2.Compliment Your Mirror: On July 3rd, you should look in the mirror and tell yourself you're beautiful. Read a book where the character needs to do that. In other words, read a book with a character with a poor self-image.
Against the Tide by Elizabeth Camden - **** - 7/29/2015 - Poor Self-Image

3. So Hot You Can Fry An Egg!: July 4th is Sidewalk Egg Fry Day. It's because it's so darn hot. Read a book that represents how hot it is. Maybe the cover, it's a sexy book, or it's set in summer (hot weather):
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost - ***** - 7/18/2015 - Sexy Cover

4. International Kiss Day: July 19th is the day to appreciate the kiss all around the world. Read a book where characters share a mind-blowing kiss. You could also pick a book with a kiss on the cover or has "kiss" in the title:
Legacy Lost by Anna Banks - *** - 7/6/2015 - 32 Pages - Mind blowing kiss

5.Different Colored Eyes Day: July 12th is a day to appreciate different colored eyes. If you can find a book with characters with heterochromia (their eyes are different colors (or each eye has different colors within the same iris). You could count a character with hazel eyes (green, blue, brown in one eye) or a character who has different flecks in their eyes.
The Line by J.D. Horn - ***** - 7/21/2015 - Character with different colored eyes

6.Pandemonium Day: July 14th is a day of chaos (strange thing to celebrate). It could also be a day where the unexpected happens. Read a book where something unexpected happens or things start out or become chaotic. (Let's hope they don't end that way):
Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke - **** - 7/8/2015 - 663 Pages - Unexpected, chaotic events

7. Lucky Number 7: For the seventh month, read a book that has seven letters in its title or is written by an author whose name is seven letters (total or first or last name), or the seventh book in a series:
The Seduction of Samantha Kincade by Maggie Osborne - **** - 7/22/2015 - Osborne has 7 letters

8. Cousins Day: July 24th celebrates cousins. Read a book with a cousin theme of some sort (or characters who are cousins):
Night Myst by Yasmine Galenorn - *** - 7/10/2015 - 317 Pages

9.Junk Food Day!: July 21st is Junk Food Day. Read a book that reminds you of junk food. I don't presume to judge a book reader's taste, but you could read the literary equivalent of junk food, or read a book where a lead character loves junk food. Or a picture of junk food on the cover (or in the name of the book).
Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer - *** - 7/27/2015 - 363 Pages - Reminds me of Red Hot Candies

10. Mutt's Day: July 31st is the day to celebrate "mixed breeds". You could read a book with a character who has mixed ethnic/racial diversity or read a book with a dog or cat that is a mixed breed:
Of Neptune by Anna Banks - *** - 7/9/2015 - 330 Pages - Half-Breed

11. Red, White and Blue: In the US, we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. The colors that represent this day are red, white and blue (colors of the American flag). Read a book with a cover that has red, white and blue on it, or read a book that has a four letter title, or has an author with a name that has four letters:
Human Date by Anna Banks - **** - 7/8/2015 - 33 Pages - Four Letter Word in Title

12.Potpourri: Pick one of the following books to represent in your reading--Cow Appreciation Day, Hammock Day, National Lollipop Day, National Caviar Day, Chocolate Day, National Teddy Bear Picnic Day. Let us know why you chose that book to represent the holiday.

Way to go, ladies!