We Love Lisa Kleypas discussion

For December’s Spell it Out! Challenge, design a reading list according to what December means to you. When you think of December, what comes to mind? For example –

--Pearl Harbor Day
--Christmas
--Hanukkah
--Kwanzaa
--Shopping
--Winter Break
--Skiing

Pick a theme and spell it out and, of course, you can always choose to spell “December.”

Example –
S - St. Claire, Roxanne - Kill Me Twice
A -
N - Naked Edge by Pamela Clare
T -
A - Alyssa Day - Atlantis Rising

If you want to make this a little more challenging, read books that tie in with the word you’re spelling out. For example, if I was spelling December and wanted to kick things up a notch, all of the stories would have to take place in December or be about December holidays. If I was spelling Pearl Harbor Day, all of the stories would have to be about Pearl Harbor, etc.

And, to help give you some theme ideas, I’m including a link to special days in December. http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreho...

Restrictions: You can list your books any time and make changes to your list right up until December 31st. The only restriction is that you can’t begin reading for this challenge until December 1st.

If you're interested, please sign up below, and please be sure to list the number of books you've read at the top of your status update posts.

Participants


Ariana
BJ Rose-----------------2/4
Cathy----------------4 - - - Done!!!
ch&ra
Christina------------------------9/9 - Done, better late than never!
Desiree---------------------5/6
Elise-----------------------------4 - - - Done!!!!
Hanie---------------7/7 - - - Done!!!
Joeera-----------------------9/9 - - - Done!!
KK--------------------------9/9 - - - Done!!
Lacy
Laura-----------------6/9
Lisa Kay----------------5/5 - - - Done!!!

I'M JOINING :DD (asalwayshihihi)
List, coming soon.

I'm in. Just have to think of a December word.

Hi everyone! I've never participated in a challenge in this group and I'm really excited! But I have a few questions... 1. Are rereads okay? 2. If I choose a book but the letter I want to use isn't in the first word is that ok? For example: i- somewhere i'll find you..

I'm in. Not sure what my challenge will consist of.

I'm in. But I'm going to make it easy because I won't have a lot of time to read the first three weeks of Dec. due to finals. But I want to participate!!!! So I'll be back with my word and list soon. :)

Hi Christina! Yes, re-reads count, and YOU get to make your books work however you want to. For example, if you want to spell Christmas and need an "i" you can design your challenge to say, "The letter has to appear somewhere in the title..."

Welcome!!

:)

You're in, Alycia and Ariana!

Dhes, I signed up in the wrong thread. I meant to do the bloc thread... Opps

BYOC

Okay, I'll change it!

I'm in. :)

I'll start off with the word 'Winter' and if I see I'm reading more than I think I will this month I'll also add in 'Time' or 'Break'.

December’s Spell it Out! Challenge

Completed 0/6

W - Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole & Gena Showalter -Reread-
I - Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas -Reread-
N -
T - The School for Heiresses by Sabrina Jeffries, Liz Caryle, Julia London, & Renee Bernard
E - To Taste Temptation by Elizabeth Hoyt
R - Rydstrom in Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole -Reread-

N

Ok, I'm going to give this a shot. I only have three weeks of school left and then I'm going to go on a major binge! :)

-----------------Suzanne Enoch- A Beginners Guide to Rakes 12/28
-----------------Nora Roberts- The Next Always 12/29
----------Head Over Heels- Jill Shalvis 1/4/12
-Until There Was You- Kristin Higgins 12/26
---------Susan Mallory- Only His 12/30
------To Wed A Wild Lord- Sabrina Jefferies 12/18
--------------A Night to Surrender- Tessa Dare1/2/12

SNOWMAN- 7/7 Completed

We Love Lisa Kleypas: Spell it out December
Completed 0/4

N- Nice Girls Don't Live Forever: Molly Harper
O- One Night in Scotland: Karen Hawkins
E- An Enchanted Season : Maggie Shayne et al
L- Lisa Kleypas : Because You're Mine

C- The Courtship Dance by Candace Camp
H- Highlander Untamed by Monica McCarty
R- The Perfect Rake by Anne Gracie
I- In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
S- Somewhere I'll Find You by Lisa Kleypas
T- The Bride by Julie Garwood
M- Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas
A- The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
S- Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones

0/9 Completed

I'm in - now have to plan my word and my books!

W♥LK: December's Spell it Out! Challenge

I’ll spell: GIFTS

0/5

G. - Gail Carriger = Heartless (AD)
I. - Isabel Cooper = No Proper Lady (PB)
F. - First Grave on the Right, by Darynda Jones (AD)
T. - Travises, #2 Blue-Eyed Devil, by Lisa Kleypas (PB, may do "re-read" via audio)
S. - Scandalous Desires, by Elizabeth Hoyt (PB)


Alternate:
I. - Whichever In Death book I'm on.

In case you're looking for a Christmas themed story for your challenges, I thought I'd mention this one. It sounds really good, and it's free!!!



Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005...

Nook - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/remem...

Sony - http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/dan-...

Kobo – Not listed

I'm in. This will be the first time I've done a challenge in this group. :)

We're glad to have you, Elise!

December’s Spell The Month Challenge duration – December 1-31


Using the first letter in the title, or the authors first or last name, spell something related to the month using books from TBR pile

0 / 9 completed

C- Christmas Rogues- Patricia Potter *
H- Historical Christmas Stories- Heather Graham Pozzessere *
R- Roberts, Nora- Historical Christmas Stories 1990 *
I- JIngle all the Way- Linda Lael Miller *
S- Stella Cameron- A Christmas Collection *
T- The Twelfth Night Bride- Kelly McClymer
M- Miller, Linda Lael- A Lawman's Christmas
A- Ashley, Jennifer- A Christmas Ball *
S- Sumner, Olivia- A Christmas to Cherish *

* Anthology book

This can also be tied to the December Build Your Own challenge with reading 9 Christmas-themed books from my TBR pile.

I'm in too, Dhes! :) Hmm..since December for me is my very special month, I'll go for:

Done: X/7
S - Sugar & Spice *
P - Tawny Taylor Passion & A Pear Tree
E - JinglE All The Way *
C - This Christmas *
I - NIki Burnham Do-Over
A - KAz Delaney My Life As a Snow Bunny
L - Lori Foster Yule Be Mine

* - anthologies

Great books, Hanie! They sounds fun!

I especially love the anthologies.. :)

I've read a few good Christmas anthologies lately... and and are my favorites so far, and was pretty good, too.

OMG! I love the harlequin anthologies!

I have to check out . Maybe then I could also put it up for challenge.

Thanks a lot!

The first two stories were just okay, but the last two were really good! You can check my review if you want spoiler free details before you buy.

If you're looking for some free Christmasy ebook stories, here are a couple. And remember, you can use the title of each individual novella if you want/need to.




Amazon - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...
Nook - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/harle...
Sony - http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/lesl...



Only on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000...

We Love Lisa Kleypas
Spell-It-Out
December 1-31
0/4

N = Nightshine by Lynn Viehl
O = Once a Gentleman by Candice Hern
E = Elizabeth Hoyt: Notorious Pleasures
L = A Lady's Lesson in Scandal by Meredith Duran

I'm interested.

We Love Lisa Kleypas
December spell it out! challenge

I'll spell:FAMILY
Because I have to love spending time with them on Christmas. ;P

Using letters in the title:
_______A WallFlower Christmas: Lisa Kleypas
________The TAker: Alma Katsu
_________The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie: Jennifer Ashley
To Taste TemptatIon: Elizabeth Hoyt
____Smooth TaLking Stranger: Lisa Kleypas
_______Blue EYed Devil: Lisa Kleypas

0/6





Alternate:
Nine Rules to Break when Romancing a Rake: Sarah MacLean

HAHA!!! I know how you feel, Elise!! LOL!

heehee. :D

C- The Courtship Dance by Candace Camp completed 12/1
H- Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks
R- The Perfect Rake by Anne Gracie
I- In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks completed 12/3
S- Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks
T- The Bride by Julie Garwood
M- Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas
A- The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
S- Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones

2/9 completed

We Love Lisa Kleypas
Spell-It-Out
December 1-31
1/4

N = Nightshine by Lynn Viehl
O = Once a Gentleman by Candice Hern
√ E = Elizabeth Hoyt: Notorious Pleasures - 12.03
L = A Lady's Lesson in Scandal by Meredith Duran

In case you're still looking for Christmas reads!

Free -

Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006...

Nook - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/victo...

Sony - Not free $8.79 - http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/cath...

Kobo - Not listed

Another Christmas Freebie!



Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002...
Nook - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/chris...
Sony - Not Free
Kobo - Not Free

I'll start off with the word 'Winter' and if I see I'm reading more than I think I will this month I'll also add in 'Time' or 'Break'.

December’s Spell it Out! Challenge

Completed 1/6

W - Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole & Gena Showalter -Reread-
I - Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas -Reread-
N - Nix in Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole -Reread- Done 12/5 ****
T - The School for Heiresses by Sabrina Jeffries, Liz Caryle, Julia London, & Renee Bernard
E - To Taste Temptation by Elizabeth Hoyt
R - Rydstrom in Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole -Reread-

December’s Spell The Month Challenge duration – December 1-31


Using the first letter in the title, or the authors first or last name, spell something related to the month using books from TBR pile

1 / 9 completed

C- Christmas Rogues- Patricia Potter *
H- Historical Christmas Stories- Heather Graham Pozzessere *
R- Roberts, Nora- Historical Christmas Stories 1990 *
I- JIngle all the Way- Linda Lael Miller *
S- Stella Cameron- A Christmas Collection *
T- The Twelfth Night Bride- Kelly McClymer
M- Miller, Linda Lael- A Lawman's Christmas completed 12/5
A- Ashley, Jennifer- A Christmas Ball *
S- Sumner, Olivia- A Christmas to Cherish *

* Anthology book

This can also be tied to the December Build Your Own challenge with reading 9 Christmas-themed books from my TBR pile.

W♥LK: December's Spell it Out! Challenge

I’ll spell: GIFTS

1/5

G. - Gail Carriger = Heartless (AD)
I. - Isabel Cooper = No Proper Lady (PB)
F. - First Grave on the Right, by Darynda Jones (AD)
✔ T. - Travises, #2 Blue-Eyed Devil, by Lisa Kleypas ★★★★★ audible.com to iPod/Touch 12/7
S. - Scandalous Desires, by Elizabeth Hoyt (PB)


Alternate:
I. - Whichever In Death book I'm on.

December’s Spell The Month Challenge duration – December 1-31


Using the first letter in the title, or the authors first or last name, spell something related to the month using books from TBR pile

2 / 9 completed

C- Christmas Rogues- Patricia Potter *
H- Historical Christmas Stories- Heather Graham Pozzessere * completed 12/10
R- Roberts, Nora- Historical Christmas Stories 1990 *
I- JIngle all the Way- Linda Lael Miller *
S- Stella Cameron- A Christmas Collection *
T- The Twelfth Night Bride- Kelly McClymer
M- Miller, Linda Lael- A Lawman's Christmas completed 12/5
A- Ashley, Jennifer- A Christmas Ball *
S- Sumner, Olivia- A Christmas to Cherish *

* Anthology book

This can also be tied to the December Build Your Own challenge with reading 9 Christmas-themed books from my TBR pile.

I'll start off with the word 'Winter' and if I see I'm reading more than I think I will this month I'll also add in 'Time' or 'Break'.

December’s Spell it Out! Challenge

Completed 2/6

W - Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole & Gena Showalter -Reread-
I - Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas -Reread-
N - Nix in Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole -Reread- Done 12/5 ****
T - The School for Heiresses by Sabrina Jeffries, Liz Caryle, Julia London, & Renee Bernard
E - To Taste Temptation by Elizabeth Hoyt Done 12/10 ***
R - Rydstrom in Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole -Reread-

December Spell It Out Challenge:

Done: 3/7

S - Sugar & Spice *
P - Tawny Taylor Passion & A Pear Tree
E - JinglE All The Way *
C - This Christmas *
I - NIki Burnham Do-Over
A - KAz Delaney My Life As a Snow Bunny
L - Lori Foster Yule Be Mine

* - anthologies



I'm really loving the anthologies. It's like I got the best deals on various authors and books, and I only got to purchase for the price of one! *ecstatic*

C- The Courtship Dance by Candace Camp completed 12/1
H- Highland Knight by Hannah Howell completed 12/8
R- Return of the Rogue by Donna Fletcher completed 12/13
I- In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks completed 12/3
S- Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks completed 12/5
T- The Bride by Julie Garwood
M- Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas
A- Never Love A Highlander by Maya Banks completed 12/5
S- Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones

6/9 completed

December’s Spell The Month Challenge duration – December 1-31


Using the first letter in the title, or the authors first or last name, spell something related to the month using books from TBR pile

3 / 9 completed

C- Christmas Rogues- Patricia Potter * completed 12/12
H- Historical Christmas Stories- Heather Graham Pozzessere * completed 12/10
R- Roberts, Nora- Historical Christmas Stories 1990 *
I- JIngle all the Way- Linda Lael Miller *
S- Stella Cameron- A Christmas Collection *
T- The Twelfth Night Bride- Kelly McClymer
M- Miller, Linda Lael- A Lawman's Christmas completed 12/5
A- Ashley, Jennifer- A Christmas Ball *
S- Sumner, Olivia- A Christmas to Cherish *

* Anthology book

This can also be tied to the December Build Your Own challenge with reading 9 Christmas-themed books from my TBR pile.

We Love Lisa Kleypas
Spell-It-Out
December 1-31
2/4

N = Nightshine by Lynn Viehl
√ O = Once a Gentleman by Candice Hern - 12.13
√ E = Elizabeth Hoyt: Notorious Pleasures - 12.03
L = A Lady's Lesson in Scandal by Meredith Duran

C- The Courtship Dance by Candace Camp completed 12/1
H- Highland Knight by Hannah Howell completed 12/8
R- Return of the Rogue by Donna Fletcher completed 12/13
I- In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks completed 12/3
S- Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks completed 12/5
T- The Bride by Julie Garwood
M- Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas completed 12/15 Loved it!!
A- Never Love A Highlander by Maya Banks completed 12/5
S- Seduce me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas

7/9 completed

I'll start off with the word 'Winter' and if I see I'm reading more than I think I will this month I'll also add in 'Time' or 'Break'.

December’s Spell it Out! Challenge

Completed 3/6

W - Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole & Gena Showalter -Reread-
I - Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas -Reread- Done 12/16 *****
N - Nix in Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole -Reread- Done 12/5 ****
T - The School for Heiresses by Sabrina Jeffries, Liz Caryle, Julia London, & Renee Bernard
E - To Taste Temptation by Elizabeth Hoyt Done 12/10 ***
R - Ruby in Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole -Reread-

We Love Lisa Kleypas
December spell it out! challenge

FAMILY

Using letters in the title:
_______A WallFlower Christmas: Lisa Kleypas
________The TAker: Alma Katsu
_________The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie: Jennifer Ashley
To Taste TemptatIon: Elizabeth Hoyt 10/16 ★★★
____Smooth TaLking Stranger: Lisa Kleypas
_______Blue EYed Devil: Lisa Kleypas



1/6


Alternate:
Nine Rules to Break when Romancing a Rake: Sarah MacLean