Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy discussion

June 2016

Another one that we haven’t done for a while, but that I found interesting. In honour of June being the “wedding month” this one is called Always a Bridesmaid and was suggested by Nikki back in 2013.
Something Old—2 books by authors that you have read before
Something New—2 books by authors that are new to you
Something Borrowed—2 books that you “borrow” from a friends GR "pile" (this one you can use either their already read books OR their posted TBR books, and remember to say which friend you "borrowed" from.)
Something Blue—2 books that have the word “Blue” in their title or the cover is primarily blue
Bridal jitters—2 books that either feature wedding wear on the cover (veil, wedding gown, wedding rings/engagement rings) or have weddings in the story. For this last one—the wedding does NOT have to be between the MC’s. It can be one that either or both are part of as bridesmaid/groomsman/wedding planner/wedding singer/caterer etc.

I'm in, let's see if I can stay more focused this month

June Wedding Challenge - 10/10 complete + 1 extra

Something old (2 books by authors you have read before)
✔️ 1. Carpe Corpus by Rachel Caine
✔️ 2. Whisper of Shadows by Diana Pharaoh Francis

Something new (2 books by authors that are new to you)
✔️ 1. Shadows by Amy Meredith
✔️ 2. Thief by C.L. Stone

Something borrowed (2 books from a friends TBR pile)
✔️ 1. Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews (friend Naomi)
✔️ 2. Forbidden Forest by Tenaya Jayne (friend Daffodil)

Something blue (2 books with the word blue in their title or with a primarily blue cover)
✔️ 1. Bitter Bite by Jennifer Estep
✔️ 2. Lost Library by Kate Baray

Bridal jitters (2 books with a wedding related cover or with a wedding in the story)
✔️ 1. Wedding Bells, Magic Spells by Lisa Shearin
✔️ 2. Betrayal Foretold by Jen Crane

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Complete!

10/10 Completed

Something old (2 books by authors you have read before)
1. Daughter of the Earth and Sky 6/4/16
2. The Winter Long 6/7/16

Something new (2 books by authors that are new to you)
1. Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates 6/2/16
2. Beastly 6/8/16

Something borrowed (2 books from a friends TBR pile)
1. An Apple for the Creature Friend - Alison G 6/3/16
2. Death's Rival Friend - Sylwia 6/6/16

Something blue (2 books with the word blue in their title or with a primarily blue cover)
1. 6/1/16
2.

Bridal jitters (2 books with a wedding related cover or with a wedding in the story)
1. Weddings from Hell 6/10/16
2. How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire 6/27/16

Read:

June 2016 -- Wedding Month
6/10

Something Old (author you have read before) --2/2
1. The Phantom King -- finished 06/11/16
2. The Force of Wind -- finished 06/05/16

Something New (a new to you author) -- 1/2
1. Warm Bodies -- finished 06/27/16
2.

Something Borrowed (from a friend's list) -- 2/2
1. Glass Sword -- finished 06/17/16
2. Coraline -- finished 06/30/16

Something Blue (books that have the word “Blue” in their title or the cover is primarily blue) -- 0/2
1. Fallen
2. Wondrous Strange


Bridal jitters—(books that feature wedding wear on the cover (veil, wedding gown, wedding rings/engagement rings) or have weddings in the story) -- 1/2
1. Cress -- 06/23/16
2. The Sin Eater’s Daughter

I haven't done a challenge in this group in so long! I'm bummed I missed the Reading with Friends Challenge. But, I think I'm going to give this one a shot! Let's see how I do...

I'm in.
Always a Bridesmaid
10/10 All Done.

Some Old—2 books by authors that you have read before
1. Oracle's Moon 6/23/16
2. We Are Gathered 6/24/16
Something New—2 books by authors that are new to you
3. The Warlord's Concubine 6/2/16
4. A Taste for Passion 6/5/16
Something Borrowed—2 books that you “borrow” from a friends TBR pile
5. Hunted- Janet 6/16/16
6. Dust of My Wings-Jenna 6/8/16
Something Blue—2 books that have the word “Blue” in their title or the cover is primarily blue
7. Gypsy 6/18/16
8. Sold To The Bears 6/10/16
Bridal jitters—2 books that either feature wedding wear on the cover or have weddings in the story.
9. The Vampire's Mail Order Bride 6/20/16
10. His Captive Bride 6/19/16

This sounds like something that i can totally do:) I'm in.

This sounds fun!

Always a Bridesmaid

10 Read

Something Old (author you have read before):
1.Kidnapping Casey 6/12
2.The Play 6/23
Something New (a new to you author):
1.The Winter Laird 6/8
2.Dinner with a Vampire 6/29
Something Borrowed (from a friend's list):
1. Debt Inheritance 6/10
2. Slade 6/24
Something Blue (books that have the word “Blue” in their title or the cover is primarily blue):
1.Wildest Dreams 6/28
2.Rogue 6/30
Bridal jitters—(books that feature wedding wear on the cover (veil, wedding gown, wedding rings/engagement rings) or have weddings in the story):
1.Midnight Pleasures with a Scoundrel 6/15
2.Lady Luck 6/26

0/10 Read


Something Old (author you have read before):
1. Archangel's Legion by Nalini Singh
2. Flight of Magpies by K.J. Charles

Something New (a new to you author):
1.Devotion by Grace R. Duncan
2.Shades of Sepia by Anne Barwell

Something Borrowed (from a friend's list):
1. A Boy and His Dragon by R. Cooper
2.Her Lone Wolf by Paige Tyler

Something Blue (books that have the word “Blue” in their title or the cover is primarily blue):
1. Blue Moon by Lori Handeland
2.Up From the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

Bridal jitters—(books that feature wedding wear on the cover (veil, wedding gown, wedding rings/engagement rings) or have weddings in the story):
1.Weddings from Hell by Maggie Shayne
2.My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding by P.N. Elrod

I am in for June
10/10 Completed +13 Extra
“Always a Bridesmaid and ...” ~ June 2016

Something Old ~ (2 books by authors that you have read before)
1 ~ Damsel Under Stress by Shanna Swendson done 6-6-16
2 ~ Biting Bad (Chicagoland Vampires #8) by Chloe Neill done 6-9-16
Something New ~ (2 books by authors that are new to you)
1 ~ The Selection (The Selection #1) by Kiera Cass done 6-12-16
2 ~ Unholy Ghosts (Downside Ghosts #1) by Stacia Kane done 6-17-16
Something Borrowed ~ (2 books that you “borrow” from a friends GR "pile")
1 ~ Heart of Venom by Jennifer Estep (borrowed from Grace) done 6-1-16
2 ~ Him by Sarina Bowen (borrowed from Sunshine) done 6-3-16
Something Blue ~ (2 books with the word “Blue” in the title -or- the cover is primarily blue)
1 ~ The Unnatural Inquirer (Nightside, #8) by Simon R. Green done 6-11-16
2 ~ Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell done 6-17-16
Bridal jitters ~ (2 books with wedding wear on the cover -or- weddings in the story.)
1 ~ Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinlay done 6-4-16
(bridezilla killed, wedding cupcake maker suspect along with bff the fiance)
2 ~ The One (The Selection, #3) by Kiera Cass done 6-13-16

extra The Elite (The Selection, #2) by Kiera Cass done 6-12-16
extra Erak's Ransom (Ranger's Apprentice #7) by John Flanagan done 6-16-16
extra The Girl in the Red Coat by Kate Hamer done 6-19-16
extra Storm Glass (Glass #1) by Maria V. Snyder 6-20-16
extra The Kings of Clonmel (Ranger's Apprentice #8) by John Flanagan done 6-20-16
extra The Selection Stories: The Prince & The Guard by Kiera Cass done 6-21-16
extra First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson #1) by Darynda Jones done 6-22-16
extra Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick done 6-23-16
extra The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares done 6-24-16
extra The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares done 6-25-16
extra Just Another Judgement Day (Nightside #9) by Simon R. Green done 6-26-16
extra Lady Midnight (The Dark Artifices #1) by Cassandra Clare done 6-27-16
extra City of a Thousand Dolls (Bhinian Empire #1) by Miriam Forster done 6-30-16

READ ~

»JUNE 2016 - ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID«
·Post 11·

Something Old (Authors you have read before.)
·Savage Urges by Suzanne Wright (6/7/16)
·Slow Burn by V.J. Chambers (6/29/16)
Something New (Authors new to you.)
·A Vampire's Garden of Stones by Jody Offen (6/10/16)
·Hell's Super by Mark Cain (6/14/16)
Something Borrowed (Books from freind's GR.)
·First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones (6/20/16) Aminko
·Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (6/28 16) Kelly Rubidoux
Something Blue ("Blue" in title or blue cover.)
·Fire Song by Val St. Crowe (6/4/16)
·Soulceress by Linsey Hall (6/24/16)
Bridal Jitters (Wedding wear on cover or wedding in story.)
·A Tiger's Bride by Eve Langlais (6/5/16)
·Holy Frigging Matrimony: A Tangled Series Short Story by Emma Chase

» READ«

Remember on the Something Borrowed requirement that you have to put down the name of the friend that you "borrowed" the book from.

Paranormal Romance Readers Monthly Challenge
Always a Bridesmaid
1 June to 30 June 2016

1/10 Read

Something Old (author you have read before):
1. Lion and the Falcon by Eve Langlais (18/6/2016)
2. The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison

Something New (a new to you author):
1. Wake Me When the Sun Goes Down by Lisa Olsen
2. A Rush of Wings by Andrian Phoenix

Something Borrowed (from a friend's list):
1. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews (Borrowed from Danielle)
2. Bound by Flames by Jeaniene Frost (Borrowed from Irene)

Something Blue (books that have the word “Blue” in their title or the cover is primarily blue):
1. Forever Charmed by Rose Pressey
2. My Lord Vampire by Alexandra Ivy

Bridal jitters—(books that feature wedding wear on the cover (veil, wedding gown, wedding rings/engagement rings) or have weddings in the story):
1. Undead and Unreturnable by MaryJanice Davidson (MC is planning a wedding)
2. Bridal Jitters by Jayne Castle (MC enter into a marriage of convenience)

Paranormal Romance Readers Monthly Challenge
Always a Bridesmaid
1 June to 30 June 2016

8/10 Read

Something Old
1.How (Not) to Love a Hero6/1/16
2.Undead and Unemployed6/3/16

Something New
1.Wicked Ugly Bad6/2/16
2.My Life at the M.B.R.C.6/6/16

Something Borrowed
1.
2.

Something Blue
1.Awoken6/7/16
2.Suspended6/11/16

Bridal jitters
1.The Ugly Stepsister6/5/16
2.Island Summer: A Seacoast Island Romance: Volume 16/14/16

1/10

Something Old (Authors you have read before.)
· Darkest Before Dawn
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Something New (Authors new to you.)
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Something Borrowed (Books from friend's GR.)
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Something Blue ("Blue" in title or blue cover.)
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Bridal Jitters (Wedding wear on cover or wedding in story.)
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Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy
June 2016
Duration: 6/1/2016 - 6/30/2016

Another one that we haven’t done for a while, but that I found interesting. In honour of June being the “wedding month” this one is called Always a Bridesmaid and was suggested by Nikki back in 2013:

Progress: 10 out of 10

Something Old—2 books by authors that you have read before
1. Daimon by Jennifer L. Armentrout - *** - 6/6/2016 - 62 Pages
2. WeSa and the Lumber King by Faith Hunter - *** - 6/13/2016


Something New—2 books by authors that are new to you
3. Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik - ***** - 6/1/2016 - 512 Pages
4. The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas - **** - 6/9/2016 - 1276 Pages


Something Borrowed—2 books that you “borrow” from a friends GR "pile" (this one you can use either their already read books OR their posted TBR books, and remember to say which friend you "borrowed" from.)
5. One Plus One by Jojo Moyes - ***** - 6/14/2016 - 368 Pages - Borrowed from Lesley Book Lover
6. Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare - **** - 6/20/2016 - 335 Pages - Borrowed from PepperP0t


Something Blue—2 books that have the word “Blue” in their title or the cover is primarily blue
7. Water Bound by Christine Feehan - *** - 6/16/2016
8. The Happiness Project: Or Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun by Gretchen Rubin - ***** - 6/23/2016 - 352 Pages


Bridal jitters—2 books that either feature wedding wear on the cover (veil, wedding gown, wedding rings/engagement rings) or have weddings in the story. For this last one—the wedding does NOT have to be between the MC’s. It can be one that either or both are part of as bridesmaid/groomsman/wedding planner/wedding singer/caterer etc.
9. Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/17/2016
10. This Heart of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - *** - 6/29/2016

1/10 Read


Something Old (author you have read before):
1. Archangel's Legion by Nalini Singh
2. Flight of Magpies by K.J. Charles

Something New (a new to you author):
1.Devotion by Grace R. Duncan
2.Shades of Sepia by Anne Barwell 6/12

Something Borrowed (from a friend's list):
1. A Boy and His Dragon by R. Cooper
2.Her Lone Wolf by Paige Tyler

Something Blue (books that have the word “Blue” in their title or the cover is primarily blue):
1. Blue Moon by Lori Handeland
2.Up From the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

Bridal jitters—(books that feature wedding wear on the cover (veil, wedding gown, wedding rings/engagement rings) or have weddings in the story):
1.Weddings from Hell by Maggie Shayne
2.My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding by P.N. Elrod

10/10 Completed +10 Extra
“Always a Bridesmaid and ...” ~ June 2016


currently reading & ~ ~ ~ READ

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June Reading Challenge 2016

Something Old:

1. Laurann Dohner | Valiant | New Species, #3 ✔️

2. Samantha Young | On Dublin Street | On Dublin Street, #1 ✔️

Something New:

1. Teresa Gabelman | Sid | The Protectors, #4 ✔️

2. Teresa Gabelman | Damon | The Protectors, #1 ✔️

Something Borrowed (Kate Phoenix):

1. Cate Beauman | Morgan's Hunter | The Bodyguards of L.A. County, #1 ✔️

2. Lisa Sanchez | Eve of Samhain | Hanaford Park, #1 ✔️

Something Blue:

1. Jennifer Lyon | Soul Magic | Wing Slayer Hunter, #2 ✔️

2. Marie Harte | Bodywork | The Works, #1 ✔️

Bridal Jitters:

1. Teresa Gabelman | Jared | The Protectors, #2 ✔️

2. Teresa Gabelman | Slade | The Protectors, #6 ✔️

Complete!

10/10 Completed

Something old (2 books by authors you have read before)
1. Daughter of the Earth and Sky 6/4/16
2. The Winter Long 6/7/16

Something new (2 books by authors that are new to you)
1. Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates 6/2/16
2. Beastly 6/8/16

Something borrowed (2 books from a friends TBR pile)
1. An Apple for the Creature Friend - Alison G 6/3/16
2. Death's Rival Friend - Sylwia 6/6/16

Something blue (2 books with the word blue in their title or with a primarily blue cover)
1. 6/1/16
2.

Bridal jitters (2 books with a wedding related cover or with a wedding in the story)
1. Weddings from Hell 6/10/16
2. How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire 6/27/16

Read:

Done!

Progress: 10 out of 10

Something Old—2 books by authors that you have read before
1. Daimon by Jennifer L. Armentrout - *** - 6/6/2016 - 62 Pages
2. WeSa and the Lumber King by Faith Hunter - *** - 6/13/2016


Something New—2 books by authors that are new to you
3. Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik - ***** - 6/1/2016 - 512 Pages
4. The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas - **** - 6/9/2016 - 1276 Pages


Something Borrowed—2 books that you “borrow” from a friends GR "pile" (this one you can use either their already read books OR their posted TBR books, and remember to say which friend you "borrowed" from.)
5. One Plus One by Jojo Moyes - ***** - 6/14/2016 - 368 Pages - Borrowed from Lesley Book Lover
6. Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare - **** - 6/20/2016 - 335 Pages - Borrowed from PepperP0t


Something Blue—2 books that have the word “Blue” in their title or the cover is primarily blue
7. Water Bound by Christine Feehan - *** - 6/16/2016
8. The Happiness Project: Or Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun by Gretchen Rubin - ***** - 6/23/2016 - 352 Pages


Bridal jitters—2 books that either feature wedding wear on the cover (veil, wedding gown, wedding rings/engagement rings) or have weddings in the story. For this last one—the wedding does NOT have to be between the MC’s. It can be one that either or both are part of as bridesmaid/groomsman/wedding planner/wedding singer/caterer etc.
9. Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/17/2016
10. This Heart of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - *** - 6/29/2016

June's Always a Bridesmaid Challenge
10/10 Completed

Something Old
1. Invision by Sherrilyn Kenyon 6/19/2016 *****
2. Dragon Mated by Jaymin Eve 6/4/2016 ****

Something New
3. The Fairytale Curse by Marina Finlayson 6/11/2016 ***
4. Passenger by Alexandra Bracken 6/30/2016 ***

Something Borrowed
5. (Borrowed from Inspired Kathy) The Siren by Kiera Cass 6/9/2016 ****
6. (Borrowed from Beth) Stars Above by Marissa Meyer 6/23/2016 *****

Something Blue
7. Sea Swept by Erica Cope 6/8/2016 ***
8. The Beast by JR Ward 6/14/2016 ******

Bridal Jitters
9. Reese's Bride by Kat Martin 6/12/2016 ***
10. Rule's Bride by Kat Martin 6/15/2016 ***