We Love Lisa Kleypas discussion

This folder is a great idea. I've only joined a few challenges so far but I'm already starting to lose track of them.

My list (so far):


RRRC April 2010 Monthly Challenge

1. April:All Together Dead-Charlaine Harris (READING NOW)
2. Birthday: A Quick Bite-Lynsay Sands (Sarah's shelf) (READ 4/28)
3. Geography:
4. Spring Theme: What Happens in London-Julia Quinn (rose on cover)(READ 4/18)
5. Earth Day: Lover Awakened-JR Ward (READ)
6. Creative Arts Theme: Succubus On Top-Richelle Mead (main male character is a writer) (READ 4/6)
7. 4 Stars or higher: Succubus Blues-Richelle Mead (READ 4/5)
8. Romance Genre (fantasy):
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Suddenly You-Lisa Kleyas (READ 4/25)
10. Reader's Choice: Private Arrangements (READ 4/9)

April/May Challenge
April Flowers Bring May Showers--We Love Lisa Kleypas


Then Came You-Lisa Kleypas (takes place in Spring) (DONE)
Succubus Blues-Richelle Mead (blue cover/title) (DONE)
What Happens in London-Julia Quinn (rose on cover) (READ 4/18)
Private Arrangements-Sherry Thomas (takes place in May) (DONE)
Claiming the Courtesan-Anna Campbell (blue cover)
Flowers from the Storm (flowers and storms)(READ 4/29)

What did you think of Succubus Blues? It's been on my to-read list for a while.

Christine wrote: "What did you think of Succubus Blues? It's been on my to-read list for a while."

I loved it. For me it has the perfect combination of action, suspense, romance and strong female character. I also read the second one which I gave 4/5 starts. I'm trying not to read them too fast so I can enjoy them more.

RRRC May 2010 Monthly Challenge

My list. Subject to change based on what the library sends my way.


Read: 0/10

1. May: Midnight's Daughter by Karen Chance

2. Birthday: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh (Nichole) (READING NOW 5/10)

3. Geography: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas

4. Memorial Day: Read book whose author is now deceased.

5. Cinco De Mayo: Who Will Take This Man? by Jacquie D'Alessandro

6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: The Prize by Julie Garwood

7. Professional Potpourri: Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard (Police Detective) (READ 5/3)

8. Romance Genre: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb

9. Of Lists and Shelves:(banned)

10. Reader's Choice:Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson (READ 5/8)

RRRC May 2010 Monthly Challenge


Final tally: Read: 6/10

1. May:

2. Birthday: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh (Nichole) (5/13)

3. Geography: Succubus Dreams (Seattle) (5/25)

4. Memorial Day:

5. Cinco De Mayo: The Elegance of the Hedgehog (Finished 5/31)

6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: The Prize by Julie Garwood(Read 5/22)

7. Professional Potpourri: Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard (Police Detective) (READ 5/3)

8. Romance Genre:

9. Of Lists and Shelves:

10. Reader's Choice:Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson (READ 5/8)

April/May Challenge
April Flowers Bring May Showers--We Love Lisa Kleypas

FINAL TALLY: 6 (or 8?)

Then Came You-Lisa Kleypas (takes place in Spring) (DONE)
Succubus Blues-Richelle Mead (blue cover/title) (DONE)
What Happens in London-Julia Quinn (rose on cover) (READ 4/18)
Private Arrangements-Sherry Thomas (takes place in May) (DONE)
Flowers from the Storm (flowers and storms)(READ 4/29)
Succubus on Top (Red cover) (Read in April)

I think both Comanche Moon and The Prize take place in Spring but I can't remember for sure.

RRRC June 2010 Monthly Challenge


Final tally: READ 5/10

1. June:

2. Birthday: Covet (FlibBityFLooB)

3. Geography:

4.Gemini Connection: Read a book where there is a twin/s character in the story or the word twin/s in the title. The Secret Duke (a bit of a stretch, but these two half-brothers look enough alike that they often pretend to be each other)

5. Great Outdoors Month:

6. Already Wed: The Secret Wedding

7. Repeat Day (June3):

8. Romance Genre:

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book from our group’s bookshelf. Dreaming of You

10. Reader's Choice: Succubus Heat

The All Things Summer Challenge

Will span the months of June, July and August. 12 books total

Some examples:

- A character’s name is Summer.
- Many weddings take place during the summer.
- School letting out for the summer.
- Families taking summer vacations.
- Summer heat waves, swimming parties, etc.
- Books published in June, July or August count, as well as books in which a character or author is named June, July or August.
- Books with summer related words in the title such as hot, heat, vacation, sun…
- Books with summery images on the cover.
- And, remember, as with all the challenges, if you can tie it to the theme, it works!

JUNE:
Secrets of a Summer Night
Spirit Bound (summer)
Succubus Heat (heat in the title)
Claiming the Courtesan (summer time)
Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
My Wicked Marquess – Gaelen Foley (Published Aug. 2009)

JULY:
Sleepless at Midnight (takes place in Summer)

AUGUST:

It’s Just A Game Challenge
Duration: June 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010

For this challenge, all of our categories are influenced by popular games.

Monopoly –Read a book where a character is a land developer, banker, real estate agent, millionaire, etc or the storyline is set in the world of finance, banking , or real estate. Secrets of a Summer Night

Clue - Read a murder mystery or a book with a weapon somewhere in the title or on the cover (poison, gun, knife, etc).

Chess – Read a book that is set in the medieval period or has a character that is a Queen, King, Bishop or Knight or one of these words as part of the book’s title.
For my Lady’s Heart-Laura Kinsale

Candyland – Read a book set in a candy store, bakery, or has a character that is a baker or candy maker, or a name of a candy or sweet as part of the title.

Twister - Read a book with a green, blue, yellow or red cover or has all four colors represented on the cover. Claiming the Courtesan

Operation – Read a book set in a hospital or has a character that is in the medical profession. Not Quite A Gentleman

Scene It! – Read a book that has a character that is a celebrity, an actor/actress or works in the film/TV industry. Glory in Death (actor & tv anchor)

Girl Talk - Read a book that is considered chick-lit or a book that has a young female as the main lead. Spirit Bound

Mahjongg – Read a book that has an Asian main character or the book is set in Asia.

Risk –Read a book that has some sort of war as a backdrop or setting or has a character that is career military. The Secret Wedding

Trivial Pursuit?


Bonus: Go for 12 books instead of 10 by creating your own Game-inspired categories. Be sure to name the Game you have selected and explain your criteria.

RRRC July 2010 Monthly Challenge


Read: 0/7

1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”: Tempting Fortune by Jo Beverley

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead (Wendy)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota.

4.World UFO Day: Read a book set in another planet or involves space travel or has aliens in it. Glory in Death by JD Robb (will need to find out if there’s space travel in this one)

5. Fourth of July: Read book which cover is predominantly red, or blue, or white; or a book that has an American flag on the cover.
Not Quite A Gentleman

6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale. Pleasure of a Dark Prince

7. Food Delight Read a book which has some kind of food on its title or on its cover.

8. Romance Genre: Read a time-travel romance. Voyager by Diana Gabaldon

9. Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves: Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase

PARANORMAL ROMANCE July 2010 Reading Challenge
Final tally: 6/10


Of Time:
1. Read a book that is set in the past (historical). Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas 7/25/10
2. Read a book that is set in the present (contemporary). Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole 7/6/10
3. Read a book that is set in the future (futuristic). Glory in Death by JD Robb 7/11/10
4. Read a book that involves time-travel.
5. Read a book that was popular on the year that you were born.

Of place
6. Read a book that is set in a major city (urban)(Buenos Aires): Show No Mercy by Cindy Gerard 7/20/10
7. Read a book that is set in a rural setting, small town or country (small town in OK): I'm the Vampire, That's Why 7/13/10
8. Read a book that is set in space or off-planet.
9. Read a book that happens in a place that is completely created by the author's imagination or a place that cannot be found in a current world map. (fantasy).
10. Read a book set in the city, state or country you currently lived in, or a place, city, state or country you have visited (Cairo, Egypt): Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase 7/8/10

RRRC July 2010 Monthly Challenge
Final Tally: 8/10

1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”: Tempting Fortune by Jo Beverley 7/15/10

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant.

3. Geography:

4.World UFO Day: Read a book set in another planet or involves space travel or has aliens in it. Glory in Death by JD Robb 7/11/10

5. Fourth of July: Read book which cover is predominantly red, or blue, or white; or a book that has an American flag on the cover.
Not Quite A Gentleman 7/2/10

6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale. Pleasure of a Dark Prince 7/6/10

7. Food Delight: I'm the Vampire, That's Why 7/13/10

8. Romance Genre:

9.Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves: Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase 7/8/10

10.Readers Choice: Show No Mercy by Cindy Gerard 7/20/10

RRRC August 2010 Monthly Challenge
Final Tally: 7/10

1. August: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “A”: Kiss of Midnight

2. Birthday: Read a book from an August B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...) Love in the Afternoon

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Germany.

4.Edinburg Festival: Read a book set in Scotland or has Scottish characters in it: Soulless

5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: This Fierce Splendor

6. National American Indian Heritage Month Read a Native American romance, or a book written by one, or has a Native American character.

7. Book Lovers’ Day Reread a favorite book, or read a book by a favorite author: Married By Morning

8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance: Black Ice

9. Of Lists and Shelves:

10. Reader's Choice: Cold As Ice

It’s Just A Game Challenge
Duration: June 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010
Total read: 8/10

Very slowly updating all my challenges!

For this challenge, all of our categories are influenced by popular games.

Monopoly –Read a book where a character is a land developer, banker, real estate agent, millionaire, etc or the storyline is set in the world of finance, banking , or real estate. Secrets of a Summer Night

Clue - Read a murder mystery or a book with a weapon somewhere in the title or on the cover (poison, gun, knife, etc). Soulless (mystery/parasol on cover is a weapon)

Chess – Read a book that is set in the medieval period or has a character that is a Queen, King, Bishop or Knight or one of these words as part of the book’s title. The Secret Wedding

Candyland – Read a book set in a candy store, bakery, or has a character that is a baker or candy maker, or a name of a candy or sweet as part of the title.

Twister - Read a book with a green, blue, yellow or red cover or has all four colors represented on the cover. Show No Mercy

Operation – Read a book set in a hospital or has a character that is in the medical profession. Not Quite A Gentleman

Scene It! – Read a book that has a character that is a celebrity, an actor/actress or works in the film/TV industry.

Girl Talk - Read a book that is considered chick-lit or a book that has a young female as the main lead. Spirit Bound

Mahjongg – Read a book that has an Asian main character or the book is set in Asia. Not Quite a Husband

Risk –Read a book that has some sort of war as a backdrop or setting or has a character that is career military. Love in the Afternoon

PNR Monthly Challenge
Duration: August 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010

Total is 10/10 but not sure if non-PNR counts.


1. A/B Anna Cornick - Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
2. C/D/E Catherine Marks - Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas
3. F/G Gabrielle Maxwell - Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
4. H/I/J Jason Falco - Strange Neighbors
5. K/L Lord Maccon - Soulless by Gail Carriger
6. M/N/O Myst - Playing Easy to Get by Kenyon/Cole/Black
7. P/Q Peter Jensen - Cold As Ice by Anne Stuart
8. R/S/T Rachel Garrett Love Bites by Lynsay Sands
9. U/V/W Chloe Underwood – Black Ice by Anne Stuart
9. X/Y/Z Xhex – Lover Mine by JR Ward

We Love Lisa Kleypas
The All Things Summer Challenge
Will span the months of June, July and August. 12 books total.

Some examples:

- A character’s name is Summer.
- Many weddings take place during the summer.
- School letting out for the summer.
- Families taking summer vacations.
- Summer heat waves, swimming parties, etc.
- Books published in June, July or August count, as well as books in which a character or author is named June, July or August.
- Books with summer related words in the title such as hot, heat, vacation, sun…
- Books with summery images on the cover.
- And, remember, as with all the challenges, if you can tie it to the theme, it works!

JUNE:
Secrets of a Summer Night
Spirit Bound (summer)
Succubus Heat (heat in the title)
Claiming the Courtesan (summer time)
Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
My Wicked Marquess – Gaelen Foley (Published Aug. 2009)
Sleepless at Midnight (Published in August)

JULY:
Sleepless at Midnight (takes place in Summer)
Not Quite a Gentleman (marriage & summer time)
Show No Mercy by Cindy Gerrard (summer time)
My Dangerous Duke (pub. July)
I’m the Vamipire (summer)

AUGUST:
Married by Morning (wedding)
Kiss of Midnight? (summer)
Love in the afternoon (wedding/pub. June)
Cold as Ice (summer)

Too sleepy to put in links. Will try to update later.