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message 1: by Sassafrass, aka Rho, reader of erotica (last edited Aug 04, 2011 09:49AM) (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 350 comments Mod
Ok, it's time for the August TRR Reading Challenge. Sorry we're getting to it a bit late, but we'll make up for it by extending the time. This month, you'll have until September 4th to finish the challenge. The September challenge will still start on September 1st but this way you can also try to finish up any left over books for this month.

Ok on to the challenge...

August Challenge: Let's Take A Trip

Author: pick an author who's first or last name begins with one of the letters in VACATION

Say It: The title of the book has any versions of the words: LET'S, TAKE, or TRIP (let, takes, taken, trips, tripped, tripping, etc will all be accepted)

Cover Me: choose a book that's cover that feature the type of place you'd like to go on vacation (like a beach, city sky scape, a forest if you like camping, etc)

Theme: choose a book that's set in some kind of "paradise" (I'll leave it up to you decide what you're idea of paradise is)

Character: the character works in the travel industry -- this could be anything from working in a hotel, to being a travel agent, or working at a theme park or even a campground. I'll also accept someone who works in a place people go when they are on vacation (restaurants, shops)

BONUS: Spell TRIP using letters from the first word in the title. Or the chacters FIRST name or the author's FIRST or LAST name.
T
R
I
P

Super Bonus: Spell out the name of you dream vacation destination using letters from the first word in the title. Or the chacters FIRST name or the author's FIRST or LAST name.


message 2: by Sassafrass, aka Rho, reader of erotica (last edited Aug 25, 2011 09:00AM) (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 350 comments Mod
Participants:

Miss Kenjii
Gabrielle
Sassy
Bridget


message 3: by Unapologetic_Bookaholic (last edited Aug 04, 2011 11:08AM) (new)

Unapologetic_Bookaholic Im in! Perfect!


Ok, it's time for the August TRR Reading Challenge. Sorry we're getting to it a bit late, but we'll make up for it by extending the time. This month, you'll have until September 4th to finish the challenge. The September challenge will still start on September 1st but this way you can also try to finish up any left over books for this month.

Ok on to the challenge...

August Challenge: Let's Take A Trip

Author:( VACATION)

Say It: The title of the book has any versions of the words:

Cover Me:

Theme:

Character:

BONUS: Spell TRIP using letters from the first word in the title. Or the chacters FIRST name or the author's FIRST or LAST name.
T
R
I
P

Super Bonus: Spell out the name of you dream vacation destination using letters from the first word in the title. Or the chacters FIRST name or the author's FIRST or LAST name.
J
A
P
A
N


message 4: by Sassafrass, aka Rho, reader of erotica (last edited Aug 04, 2011 09:49AM) (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 350 comments Mod
theme has changed everyone. please make note of that.


message 5: by Gabrielle Blaque/~Bhlack Benehvolence~ (last edited Sep 04, 2011 12:16PM) (new)

Gabrielle Blaque/~Bhlack Benehvolence~ (werewolfgrl1) | 226 comments Sounds cool! This will work since this is probably as close to traveling as I'll get for awhile!

August Challenge: Let's Take a Trip 2/5 Complete

Author:(Vacation) - Accidentally Dead Dakota Cassidy Done! 8-13-2011 4/5 Stars!


Cover Me: - Three Days in New York City by Robin Slick



Super Bonus! 3/8 Complete!

S - Seduce Me in Dreams Seduce Me in Dreams (A Three Worlds Novel, #1) by Jacquelyn Frank
C - Colleen GleasonThe Vampire Voss (Regency Draculia #1) by Colleen Gleason Done! 9-4-2011 4/5 Stars!
O -
T - Tempting Danger Done! 8-7-2011 4/5 Stars!
L - Love Bites Love Bites (Argeneau, #2) by Lynsay Sands
A -
N -
D - Drawn Together Drawn Together by Z.A. Maxfield Done! 8-31-2011 4/5 Stars!



message 6: by Sassafrass, aka Rho, reader of erotica (last edited Aug 24, 2011 08:12AM) (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 350 comments Mod
August Challenge: Let's Take a Trip


Author: Cowboy Up Vicki Lewis Thompson 8/18/11

Say It: Take Me There

Cover Me: Friendly Fire by Megan Hart Friendly Fire

Theme: Stranded In Paradise

Character: Should've Been a Cowboy (Tyler is activities director on a cruise ship) 8/9/11

BONUS: Spell TRIP using letters from the first word in the title. Or the chacters FIRST name or the author's FIRST or LAST name.
T - Take Me
R - Ruth (character) Elijah
I
P - Caridad Piñeiro Obsessed: Erotic Romance for Women 8/10/11

Super Bonus: Spell out the name of you dream vacation destination using letters from the first word in the title. Or the chacters FIRST name or the author's FIRST or LAST name.

S - Speak to Me of Abduction Reel to Real 1 8/4/11
T - Temptation Island 8/22/11

L - Lost in Bliss 8/21/11
U - Undeniably Yours 8/6/11
C - Jianne Carlo Deviant Devil 8/18/11
I
A - All Or Nothing 8/24/11


message 7: by Bridget (new)

Bridget (bekeown) | 126 comments Count me in, too! Will post tonight :)


Gabrielle Blaque/~Bhlack Benehvolence~ (werewolfgrl1) | 226 comments Call me strange and geographically challenged but I don't think I've ever heard of St. Lucia.


message 9: by Sassafrass, aka Rho, reader of erotica (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 350 comments Mod
Gabrielle ~ Bhlack Benehvolence ~ wrote: "Call me strange and geographically challenged but I don't think I've ever heard of St. Lucia."


It's a small island in the eastern caribbean.


Gabrielle Blaque/~Bhlack Benehvolence~ (werewolfgrl1) | 226 comments Ah. Can't beat the Tropics!


message 11: by Bridget (new)

Bridget (bekeown) | 126 comments Ok, so here we go. There are the ones I know about now, anyways... :)

Author: Kate Noble Follow My Lead by Kate Noble (Currently reading)

Say It:

Cover Me:

Theme:

Character:

BONUS:
T: Say My Name by Tatiana Caldwell by Tatiana Caldwell

R: The Darkest Sin by Caroline Richards The Darkest Sinby Caroline Richards 08/06/2011 ****

I:The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #1) by Jennifer Ashley (Character: Ian)

P:

Super Bonus: Ok, this is probably massively over-ambitious, but why not give it a whirl?
(Besides, it's where I really, really want to go!) :)

S: Sophia (Vampires in America, #4) by D.B. Reynolds Sophia

T: To Conquer a Highlander (Highlander, #1) by Mary Wine To Conquer a Highlander (Character: Torin)

P:
E:

T: A Night to Surrender (Spindle Cove, #1) by Tessa Dare A Night to Surrender Tessa Dare

E:

R: Ripe for Pleasure (The League of Second Sons, #1)  by Isobel Carr Ripe for Pleasure (The League of Second Sons, #1)

S: One Night Scandal by Christie Kelley One Night Scandal(Character: Sophie) Finished: 08/11/2011 ***1/2

B: Her One Desire (Zebra Debut) by Kimberly Killion Her One Desire (Character: Broderick)

U:

R: Ruthless (The House of Rohan, #1) by Anne Stuart Ruthless

G: The Bride Wore Scarlet (Fraternitas #2) by Liz Carlyle The Bride Wore Scarlet(Character: Geoffrey)


Gabrielle Blaque/~Bhlack Benehvolence~ (werewolfgrl1) | 226 comments Oooh Russia! Good choice Bridget! St. Peters Burg is in Russia right?

My geography and map skills needs some work.


Gabrielle Blaque/~Bhlack Benehvolence~ (werewolfgrl1) | 226 comments Hi. I was just wondering if this book would count? It has a woman on the cover but a little bit of New York in the background.

Here's the cover!

Three Days in New York City by Robin Slick


message 14: by Sassafrass, aka Rho, reader of erotica (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 350 comments Mod
Gabrielle ~ Bhlack Benehvolence ~ wrote: "Hi. I was just wondering if this book would count? It has a woman on the cover but a little bit of New York in the background.

Here's the cover!

Three Days in New York City by Robin Slick"


I think it counts!


message 15: by Sassafrass, aka Rho, reader of erotica (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 350 comments Mod
Go Bridget! You can do it!


Gabrielle Blaque/~Bhlack Benehvolence~ (werewolfgrl1) | 226 comments Sassafrass wrote: "Gabrielle ~ Bhlack Benehvolence ~ wrote: "Hi. I was just wondering if this book would count? It has a woman on the cover but a little bit of New York in the background.

Here's the cover!

[boo..."




Cool! Thanks Sassafrass!


message 17: by Bridget (last edited Aug 22, 2011 01:37PM) (new)

Bridget (bekeown) | 126 comments Author: Kate NobleFollow My Lead by Kate Noble 08/18 *****

Say It: Let the Night Begin (Brotherhood of Blood, #4) by Kathryn Smith Let the Night Begin 08/22 ****

Cover Me:

Theme: Vienna Waltz (Charles & Mélanie Fraser #3) by Teresa Grant Vienna Waltz by Teresa Grant (Yay Vienna!)

Character:

BONUS:
T: Say My Name by Tatiana Caldwell by Tatiana Caldwell 08/19 ****

R: The Darkest Sin by Caroline Richards The Darkest Sinby Caroline Richards 08/06/2011 ****

I: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #1) by Jennifer Ashley The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie(Character: Ian) Finished: 08/14/11 *****

P: Hot Item (Hot Zone, #3) by Carly Phillips Hot ItemAuthor:Carly Phillips

Super Bonus: Yup, St. Petersburg is in Russia. Probably not all that warm and tropical, but I majored in Russian, so I'd love a chance to actually speak it :)

S: Sophia (Vampires in America, #4) by D.B. Reynolds Sophia

T: To Conquer a Highlander (Highlander, #1) by Mary Wine To Conquer a Highlander (Character: Torin)

P: Written on Your Skin by Meredith Duran Written on Your Skin Character: Phin (Currently Reading)

E: Leah and the Bounty Hunter by Elaine Levine Leah and the Bounty Hunter Author: Elaine Levine

T: A Night to Surrender (Spindle Cove, #1) by Tessa Dare A Night to Surrender Tessa Dare

E: You Only Love Twice by Elizabeth Thornton You Only Love Twice Author: Elizabeth Thornton

R: Ripe for Pleasure (The League of Second Sons, #1) by Isobel Carr Ripe for Pleasure (The League of Second Sons, #1)

S: One Night Scandal by Christie Kelley One Night Scandal(Character: Sophie) Finished: 08/11/2011 ***1/2

B: Her One Desire (Zebra Debut) by Kimberly Killion Her One Desire (Character: Broderick)

U: The Unlikely Romance of Kate Bjorkman by Louise Plummer The Unlikely Romance of Kate Bjorkman

R: Ruthless (The House of Rohan, #1) by Anne Stuart Ruthless

G: The Bride Wore Scarlet (Fraternitas #2) by Liz Carlyle The Bride Wore Scarlet(Character: Geoffrey)


message 18: by Sassafrass, aka Rho, reader of erotica (last edited Aug 26, 2011 03:37PM) (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 350 comments Mod
August Challenge: Let's Take a Trip

Challenge 4/5 Bonus 2/4 Super Bonus 6/7

Author: Cowboy Up Vicki Lewis Thompson 8/18/11

Say It: Take Me There 8/25/11

Cover Me: Sex on the Beach Sex on the Beach (Hawaiian Holidays, #2) by Melissa Schroeder 8/26/11

Theme: Stranded In Paradise

Character: Should've Been a Cowboy (Tyler is activities director on a cruise ship) 8/9/11

BONUS: Spell TRIP using letters from the first word in the title. Or the chacters FIRST name or the author's FIRST or LAST name.
T - Take Me
R - Ruth (character) Elijah 8/25/11
I
P - Caridad Piñeiro Obsessed: Erotic Romance for Women 8/10/11

Super Bonus: Spell out the name of you dream vacation destination using letters from the first word in the title. Or the chacters FIRST name or the author's FIRST or LAST name.

S - Speak to Me of Abduction Reel to Real 1 8/4/11
T - Temptation Island 8/22/11

L - Lost in Bliss 8/21/11
U - Undeniably Yours 8/6/11
C - Jianne Carlo Deviant Devil 8/18/11
I
A - All Or Nothing 8/24/11


message 19: by Sassafrass, aka Rho, reader of erotica (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 350 comments Mod
Hey everyone! Don't forget that we have until Sept 4, to finish the challenge. So, you still have time to get some more books done.


message 20: by Ashia (last edited Aug 31, 2011 08:46PM) (new)

Ashia (ashia123) | 32 comments Looks fun! Can I still join? Also, since I'm new here, there are things I don't know. Re message 2, is it necessary to indicate interest beforehand?

Or maybe I should wait for September. :)


message 21: by Gabrielle Blaque/~Bhlack Benehvolence~ (last edited Aug 31, 2011 08:56PM) (new)

Gabrielle Blaque/~Bhlack Benehvolence~ (werewolfgrl1) | 226 comments There's a challenge going on like this in September, it starts the first Ashia. (I really like your name!)

We got a late start for August though so it's going on until September 4th, you could try and get some books in before that if you like I'm sure Sassafrass wouldn't mind.

Would ya mind Sassafrass?


message 22: by Sassafrass, aka Rho, reader of erotica (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 350 comments Mod
Nope, jump right on in! LOL, we love having new people. It makes everything more fun.

I have to make sure Kenjii is going to do the new review for this month, since it starts today!


Unapologetic_Bookaholic Ahhhhh! I am getting SEPT up right now! Welcome to the challenge Ashia


message 24: by Gabrielle Blaque/~Bhlack Benehvolence~ (last edited Sep 04, 2011 12:34PM) (new)

Gabrielle Blaque/~Bhlack Benehvolence~ (werewolfgrl1) | 226 comments Here's my final tally for my August challenge, I unfortunately I didn't do as well as I did in July.

August Challenge: Let's Take a Trip 1/5 Complete

Author:(Vacation) - Accidentally Dead (Accidental Friends, #2) by Dakota Cassidy Accidentally Dead Done! 8-13-2011 4/5 Stars!



Super Bonus! 3/8 Complete!

S - Seduce Me in Dreams (Not Done!)

C - Colleen Gleason The Vampire Voss (Regency Draculia #1) by Colleen Gleason Done! 9-4-2011 4/5 Stars!

O -

T - Tempting Danger Done! 8-7-2011 4/5 Stars!

L -

A -

N -

D - Drawn TogetherDrawn Together by Z.A. Maxfield Done! 8-31-2011 4/5 Stars!


message 25: by Sassafrass, aka Rho, reader of erotica (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 350 comments Mod
I'm with you. I didn't do as well either. Oh well!


Gabrielle Blaque/~Bhlack Benehvolence~ (werewolfgrl1) | 226 comments Yeah, there's always this month or even October!


message 27: by Bridget (new)

Bridget (bekeown) | 126 comments Goodness--spent the weekend without internet, which was kind of pleasant, but catching up with everything is insane! Anyways, didn't quite finish, but did far better than I thought I would...
Here's to September!

August Challenge: Let's Take A Trip 5/5

Author: Kate NobleFollow My Lead by Kate Noble 08/18 *****

Say It:Let the Night Begin (Brotherhood of Blood, #4) by Kathryn SmithLet the Night Begin 08/22 ****

Cover Me: The Deadliest Sin by Caroline Richards The Deadliest Sin 08/25 ***

Theme: Vienna Waltz (Charles & Mélanie Fraser #3) by Teresa Grant Vienna Waltz by Teresa Grant (Yay Vienna!) 09/01 ***

Character:: A Night to Surrender (Spindle Cove, #1) by Tessa Dare ) A Night to Surrender (Sea Side Resort) 09/03 ****

BONUS: 4/4

T: Say My Name by Tatiana Caldwell by Tatiana Caldwell 08/19 ****

R: The Darkest Sin by Caroline Richards The Darkest Sinby Caroline Richards 08/06/2011 ****

I: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #1) by Jennifer Ashley The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie(Character: Ian) Finished: 08/14/11 *****

P: Prelude to a Scandal (Scandal, #1) by Delilah Marvelle Prelude to a Scandal) Finished: 08/28 *****

Super Bonus: Had to change some around here, but it works :)....8/12

S: Supernatural (Lords of Deliverance, #1.5; Demonica, #5.5; Guardians of Eternity, #7.5; Nightwalkers, #1.5; Dragon Kin, #4.5) by Larissa Ione Supernatural 09/03 *****

T:

P: Written on Your Skin by Meredith Duran Written on Your Skin Character: Phin 08/24 ****

E: Libertine's Kiss by Judith James Libertine's Kiss (Character: Elizabeth) 09/04 *****

T: Taken by the Night (Brotherhood of Blood, #3) by Kathryn Smith Taken by the Night 08/12 ****

E: You Only Love Twice by Elizabeth Thornton You Only Love Twice Author: Elizabeth Thornton 08/22 ***

R: Ripe for Pleasure (The League of Second Sons, #1) by Isobel Carr Ripe for Pleasure (The League of Second Sons, #1) 08/27 ****

S: One Night Scandal by Christie Kelley One Night Scandal(Character: Sophie) Finished: 08/11/2011 ***1/2

B: By His Majesty's Grace (The Three Graces, #1) by Jennifer Blake By His Majesty's Grace 08/21 ****

U:

R: Ruthless (The House of Rohan, #1) by Anne Stuart Ruthless 08/31 *****

G:


Gabrielle Blaque/~Bhlack Benehvolence~ (werewolfgrl1) | 226 comments Wow Bridget! You did pretty well! You did much better then I did, good job!


message 29: by Sassafrass, aka Rho, reader of erotica (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 350 comments Mod
Great job bridget!


message 30: by Sassafrass, aka Rho, reader of erotica (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 350 comments Mod
Final Tally:

Miss Kenjii: ????
Gabrielle: 4
Sassafrass : 12
Bridget: 17


message 31: by Ashia (new)

Ashia (ashia123) | 32 comments Gabrielle ~ Bhlack Benehvolence ~ wrote: "There's a challenge going on like this in September, it starts the first Ashia. (I really like your name!)

Thanks, Gabrielle! :) And I'm looking forward to playing with you guys!


message 32: by Ashia (new)

Ashia (ashia123) | 32 comments Sassafrass wrote: "Nope, jump right on in! LOL, we love having new people. It makes everything more fun.

I have to make sure Kenjii is going to do the new review for this month, since it starts today!"



Thanks, Sassafrass! Wow, that's certainly a unique name. :) I'll go check the September thread.


message 33: by Ashia (new)

Ashia (ashia123) | 32 comments Sizzlin Miss Kenjii wrote: "Ahhhhh! I am getting SEPT up right now! Welcome to the challenge Ashia"

Thanks, Miss Kenjii!


Gabrielle Blaque/~Bhlack Benehvolence~ (werewolfgrl1) | 226 comments Welcome to ya Ashia!


Unapologetic_Bookaholic None for me :) lol I was a bit distracted in August


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