Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy discussion

Well, it's time for the February challenge. As is customary for this month with it's St. Valentine's holiday, it will be all about love. However, I think we'll do a little bit different one this month from the last 2 years. While the salute to Goddesses of love was great, I think we need a little different one this year. So, here goes:

The challenge is for a cover picture for each category.

Since we are basing this part of the challenge on pictures, I'm not going to require you to actually read the back of the book/blurb about it to determine what the cover character actually is. So I'm giving it a fairly broad description.

1) Read 3 books with cupids/male angels on the cover. (See, nice and broad--a cute little cherub or a male with wings. Not too hard, yes?)

The rest of the covers should be much easier, so here they are.

2) Read 3 books with a picture of something to do with a wedding on it. This could be anything from a fully dressed bride/groom to a bridal veil/top hat, or anything in between.

3) To salute Cupid's mother, Venus/Aphrodite, read 2 books with pictures of shells on the cover somewhere. It could be a single shell, or a copy of the famous painting Venus on the Halfshell as the cover, or anything else that fits. this is what that cover could look like, although this picture is from a collection of sci-fi short stories rather than PNR stories--hence the guy in the spacesuit.

4) And finally, to celebrate the vendors who sell all those chocolates/candy and/or flowers, or a restaurant for that romantic meal out, the last 2 books should have a cover with a picture of candy or flowers or even a set up like you would see at a restaurant on it. (For this one, I will also accept a picture of a Chianti bottle with a candle in it to represent that restaurant you love to go out to with that special someone. Even if that "special someone" turns out to be your favourite author's latest book.)

Good luck all. Hope this is clear and not too hard to find.

edit: Ok, the shell thing is hard to find, so I'm going to say--anyone dressed in "classical" garb (you know, the Greek robes look, Minoan, ancient Egyptian or Roman togas.) If you can find cover with pearls that will work too, since the Pearl is a "gemstone" sacred to Venus/Aphrodite.

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"cover picture” Challenge ~ February 2018

1) Read 3 books with cupids/male angels on the cover. (See, nice and broad--a cute little cherub or a male with wings. Not too hard, yes?)
√ 1 ~ Kiss of Pride (Deadly Angels #1) by Sandra Hill done 2-16-18
√ 2 ~ Angels of Darkness (Guardians #7.5, (view spoiler)[Alphas 0.5, Samaria #3.7 & Guild Hunter #3.5 (hide spoiler)]) by Ilona Andrews done 2-27-18
3 ~


2) Read 3 books with a picture of something to do with a wedding on it. This could be anything from a fully dressed bride/groom to a bridal veil/top hat, or anything in between.
√ 1 ~ Hex on the Ex (A Mind for Murder #3) by Rochelle Staab done 2-5-18
√ 2 ~ Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (#1) by Seth Grahame-Smith done 2-12-18
√ 3 ~ Fruit of All Evil (Farmers' Market #2) by Paige Shelton done 2-18-18


3) To salute Cupid's mother, Venus/Aphrodite, (view spoiler)[read 2 books with pictures of shells on the cover somewhere. It could be a single shell, or a copy of the famous painting Venus on the Halfshell as the cover, or anything else that fits. (hide spoiler)]
√ 1 ~ Swimming Without a Net (Fred the Mermaid #2) by MaryJanice Davidson 2-3-18
2 ~ Inkheart (Inkworld #1) by Cornelia Funke


4) And finally, to celebrate the vendors who sell all those chocolates/candy and/or flowers, or a restaurant for that romantic meal (view spoiler)[out, the last 2 books should have a cover with a picture of candy or flowers or even a set up like you would see at a restaurant on it. (hide spoiler)]
√ 1 ~ Finger Lickin' Dead (A Memphis BBQ Mystery #2) by Riley Adams done 2-11-18
√ 2 ~ Notwithstanding by Louis de Bernières done 2-25-18


ALL READ (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)]

Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "Well, it's time for the February challenge. As is customary for this month with it's St. Valentine's holiday, it will be all about love. However, I think we'll do a little bit different one this mo..."


Oh this is going to be interesting
I think it will take some creative reading, and I suspect more than one anthology to get those cover categories, but it will be different from past Feb Challenges.

February 2018 Challenge

1) Read 3 books with cupids/male angels on the cover.
1. 11/2/18
2. 25/2/18
3.

2) Read 3 books with a picture of something to do with a wedding on it.
1. 13/2/18
2. Immortal Matchmakers, Inc. 23/2/18
3.

3) Read 2 books with anyone dressed in "classical" garb (you know, the Greek robes look, Minoan, ancient Egyptian or Roman togas.) If you can find cover with pearls that will work too, since the Pearl is a "gemstone" sacred to Venus/Aphrodite.
1.
2.

4) And finally, to celebrate the vendors who sell all those chocolates/candy and/or flowers, or a restaurant for that romantic meal out, the last 2 books should have a cover with a picture of candy or flowers or even a set up like you would see at a restaurant on it.
1. 17/2/18
2. 19/2/18

I'm in...not sure how far I will get this month due to family events but we'll see.

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Male Angel/Cupid on cover
1. Cruxim by Karin Cox
2. Dark Kiss of the Reaper by Kristen Painter
3.


Wedding Theme
4.
5.
6.

Shells on Cover
7. The Graces by Laure Eve
8.


Romantic Theme (chocolate, candy, flowers, or dinner theme)
9. Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
10.

Oh, and I forgot to say--(Thanks Lynn for reminding me with your post) be sure to link the cover. For anyone who hasn't done this before, at the bottom of the Add book/author search window is a button that says Add: Link/Cover. Just click on the Cover button and it will show the cover.

I went to my to read shelf...Most of my covers are chicks with swords, not so much flowers. However, this could also be another challenge...Weapon of choice.

♥ ♥Lynn ♥ ♥ wrote: "I went to my to read shelf...Most of my covers are chicks with swords, not so much flowers. However, this could also be another challenge...Weapon of choice."

I'm having the same issue Lynn. Just checked my 800+ tbr and not a single book with shell on the cover.

Pnr & UF - February 2018

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Wedding Related
The Wedding by Danielle Steel

My copy has doves on the cover (they still release doves at some weddings don't they??), but there are other versions which do have a bride on it.

My copy = , or other copies =

Flowers and Candy
Sweets: A History of Candy by Tim Richardson
Darkest Mercy by Melissa Marr



This was tricky, but I managed to find some that fit!

I found one shell, but not sure how I will get two more in PNR.

I also have a lot of chicks with guns, swords or knives also Lynn.

♥ ♥Lynn ♥ ♥ said: .Most of my covers are chicks with swords, not so much flowers. However, this could also be another challenge...Weapon of choice.
Hum, that might be an idea for a challenge honouring Memorial Day. There are plenty of UF's where the MC's are weaponed up.

And I have been looking at my dead tree books--and I don't have any with shells either. I might have to add something to that one.

I've edited the requirements, so be sure to check them out.

Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "I've edited the requirements, so be sure to check them out."

Gotcha!
ty

February 2018 Challenge
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1) Read 3 books with cupids/male angels on the cover.
1. Hush, Hush -- 02/19/18
2. The Scribe
3.


2) Read 3 books with a picture of something to do with a wedding on it.
1. Brave (looks like wedding dress) -- 02/08/2018
2. The White Rose -- 02/14/18
3. The Siren -- 02/27/18


3) Read 2 books with anyone dressed in "classical" garb (you know, the Greek robes look, Minoan, ancient Egyptian or Roman togas.) If you can find cover with pearls that will work too, since the Pearl is a "gemstone" sacred to Venus/Aphrodite. Or shells
1. Girl with a Pearl Earring -- 02/20/18
2. Blue Bloods -- 02/22/18


4) And finally, to celebrate the vendors who sell all those chocolates/candy and/or flowers, or a restaurant for that romantic meal out, the last 2 books should have a cover with a picture of candy or flowers or even a set up like you would see at a restaurant on it.
1. The Glittering Court -- Flowers
2. Midnight Jewel -- Flowers

I’m in.
cover picture challenge
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~Read 3 books with cupids/male angels on the cover.
1. 2/23/18
2.
3.

~Read 3 books with a picture of something to do with a wedding on it.
4. 2/26/18
5.
6.

~Read 2 books with anyone dressed in "classical" garb or a cover with pearls.
7. 2/24/18
8.

~Read 2 books with a picture of candy or flowers or even a set up like you would see at a restaurant on it.
9. 2/19/18
10. 2/27/18

I'll give it a try. Not sure how I'll do, but I'm willing!


* Read 3 books with cupids/male angels on the cover.
1. Cursed by S.J. West ✔2/4
2. Dark Kiss by Michelle Rowen ✔2/7
3. Wicked Nights by Gena Showalter ✔2/8



* Read 3 books with a picture of something to do with a wedding on it.
1. Everything But a Groom by Holly Jacobs ✔2/9
2. Vampire Girl by Karpov Kinrade ✔2/10
3. Everything But a Wedding by Holly Jacobs ✔2/11



* Read 2 books with anyone dressed in "classical" garb (Greek robes, Minoan, ancient Egyptian or Roman togas.) A cover with pearls will work too, since the Pearl is a "gemstone" sacred to Venus/Aphrodite.
1. Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz ✔2/12
2. Sleeping with the Fishes by MaryJanice Davidson ✔ 2/21

* The last 2 books should have a cover with a picture of candy or flowers or a set up like you would see at a restaurant on it.
1. Everything But A Bride by Holly Jacobs ✔2/11
2. A Dragon Speaks Her Name by Kira Nyte ✔2/13

I just put a new idea for a challenge for March in the 2018 Challenges thread. Be sure to check it out and offer suggestions and comments.

Hi, just a quick question. Does it have to be a paranormal,urban fantasy book?

This sounds fun for my first challenge in a group. I’m off to search my bookshelves!

February “Cover” Challenge
1 February to 28 February, 2018

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~Read 3 books with cupids/male angels on the cover.
1. Updraft by Fran Wilde
2. Burned by Darkness by Alexander Ivy
3. Entwined by Elisabeth Naughton

~Read 3 books with a picture of something to do with a wedding on it.
4. The Contract by Melanie Moreland
5. Saved By The Bride by Fiona Lowe
6. The Substitute by Denise Grover Swank

~Read 2 books with anyone dressed in "classical" garb or a cover with pearls.
7. Batter Up by Robyn Neeley
8. Because You Are Mine: The Complete Novel by Beth Kery

~Read 2 books with a picture of candy or flowers or even a set up like you would see at a restaurant on it.
9. The Ladies' Room by Carolyn Brown
10. The Casual Rule by A.C. Netzel

L. M. Warren you are "allowed" 3 non-pnr/uf books per challenge. Having said that--our definitions are very liberal. PNM (paranormal mysteries) are allowed as are time travel (romance or otherwise) and sci-fi (again, romance or otherwise.) The operative requirement is that there be something that isn't "normal" for our timeline. Also, at one point in time, there was ONLY fantasy, then there came sci-fi and after that, the different genres that sprang from them just started growing and growing and growing. . . So we tend to be a bit laidback about definitions in this challenge.

Awesome, thanks for the info! :)

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Male Angel/Cupid on cover
1. by Amy Lane
2. by Sandra Hill
3. by Joey W. Hill

Wedding Theme
1. by Grace Burrowes
2. by Jo Goodman
3. by Maggie Shayne

Shells or classical garb on Cover
1.
2.

Romantic Theme
1. by Charlie Cochet
2. by Katie MacAlister

Did you all look at my suggestion for the March challenge? It's at https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I haven't read a single book for my challenge this month. I need to get in gear!

I got 8 of 10 completed
I am part way thru another, but this is mainly because of other challenges didn't mesh and I had trouble finding books that worked for these categories.