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message 1: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (last edited Mar 21, 2015 10:45PM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Over in a Flash - hopefully will be a reoccurring challenge.

I stole this idea (with permission) from the SOS: Serious Overload of Series group.

Over in a Flash ~ Cover Hunt & Theme Challenge ~
Duration: April 1st through April 30th.

Rules: Choose at least two (2) of the three (3) options below. (Meaning a minimum of two books.) Color may be the predominant color of the book, or a “pop� of color that catches your eye. Themes are explained. Items may be found on the cover, or the word found within the story-line.

Please feel free to post your book covers, read dates, and star ratings.

You may join at any time during the month. Feel free to do all three, or even more, if you want.

Member Choosing: Two original Mods have birthdays this month, so they are taking over. Pamela(AllHoney) has been a GoodReads member since February 2008 and a participant of Happily Ever After Café since February 2010. UniquelyMoi (AKA “Dhes�) has been a GoodReads member since April, 2008, and a participant of Happily Ever After Café since February, 2010. Because we are celebrating them, we are going to tweak the THEMES a bit and not concentrate on the holidays, but on things pertaining to Dhes and Pamela.

COLOR: Blue!

APRIL THEMES: (1) Easter Eggs: {April 5th} Both of these Mods have eggs (ovaries, get it?), but Pamela’s allergic! Read a book with an egg on the cover or where the main protagonist is a mother. (2) Two Authors: Read a book by two authors. This may be a two in one book, if you like. (3) Texas: Where Pamela was born. Read a book set in Texas, or where either the H/h comes from that state. (4) California: This is where Dhes lives. Read a book set in California, or where the H/h come from this state. (5) Navy: Pamela served in the U.S. Navy. Read a book where the protagonist is or was in the Navy. (6) Bookish: Dhes has a wonderful blog called . Read a book where the main character keeps a blog or is “bookish.�

ITEMS: April’s Birthstone is the diamond. Flowers are the Sweet Pea or Daisy. Zodiac Signs are Aries and Taurus. Other items are: roses, red-headed person, babies, hat, crystal...

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGEBLOGGERTAURUSSWEET PEA BABYSWEET PEATEXASEGGSDIAMOND


message 2: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (last edited May 10, 2015 01:13PM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments


Amanda 04/04 - Done! Congrats!
BJ Rose 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Chris 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Elaine 05/05 - Done! Congrats!
Ipshita 04/04 - Done! Congrats!
Julianna 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Kari 02/02 - Done! Congrats!
Kelly 00/04
Kendra 00/03
Kme_17 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Kritika 00/??
Lauren 02/02 - Done! Congrats!
Lennie 00/02
Lisa (Aussie Girl) 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Melissa (MO) 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Nicole 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
쾱� 02/03
Pamela 04/02 - Done! Congrats!
Poongothai 04/04 - Done! Congrats!
R.C. 02/02 - Done! Congrats!
Rhonda 00/02
Sandra (AU) 02/02 - Done! Congrats!
Sandra 02/02 - Done! Congrats!
Silva 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Tammy 00/02
Wendy 00/05



message 3: by Kme_17 (new)

Kme_17 | 93 comments in for three :)


message 4: by R.C. (new)

R.C. Matthews (rcmatthews) | 271 comments In for two for sure (1) Blue cover and (2) Heroine from California

Forever Betrothed, Never the Bride (Scandalous Seasons, #1) by Christi Caldwell Hate Fuck Part One (Hate Fuck, #1) by Ainsley Booth


message 5: by Amanda (last edited Apr 18, 2015 06:17PM) (new)

Amanda (amandasorrasson) | 26 comments I'm in for 4

4/4

1. Navy - SEAL's Honor 18.4.15
2. Bookish - Mr. Hot Stuff 16.4.15
3. Texas - Catch You For Christmas 5.4.15
4. California - I Only Have Eyes for You 17.4.15


SEAL's Honor (Take No Prisoners, #1) by Elle James Mr. Hot Stuff (Contemporary Firefighter Romance) by Lauren Hawkeye Catch You For Christmas by Susan Arden I Only Have Eyes for You (The Sullivans, #4) by Bella Andre


message 6: by Lisa - (Aussie Girl) (last edited Apr 07, 2015 10:50PM) (new)

Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Lovely idea to celebrate our Mods.

I'm in for three. 3/3 FINISHED

THEME; EASTER EGGS - One of the main characters is a mother to be of twins. The Shadows (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #13) by J.R. Ward . 4/3/15. ★★★★�

COLOUR: BLUE - It Started With a Scandal (Pennyroyal Green, #10) by Julie Anne Long . 4/5/15. ★★★★

THEME: BOOKISH HEROINE One Good Earl Deserves a Lover (The Rules of Scoundrels, #2) by Sarah MacLean BY Sarah MacLean. 4/8/15. ★★★★�


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Kelly wrote: "In for 4.

0/4

1. Blue - The Winter Witch
2. Easter Eggs: Protagonist is a mother - Reawakened
3. Two authors - Forbidden
4. Roses - [book:Frostfire..."


All gorgeous covers, Kelly.


message 8: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Kim, R.C., Amanda, Lisa, and Kelly!


message 9: by Silvia (last edited Apr 08, 2015 03:10AM) (new)

Silvia | 587 comments In for 3

Cover = Blue Soaring (Magdalene, #2) by Kristen Ashley

April themes = 2 authors LT Vargus & Tim Mc Bain Casting Shadows Everywhere by L.T. Vargus

Items = red-headed person The Unidentified Redhead (Redhead, #1) by Alice Clayton


message 10: by Tammy (new)

Tammy | 4 comments I am in for two.
1. CA - The Girls of Mischief Bay
2. Blue - Last One Home


message 11: by Kritika (new)

Kritika | 497 comments I'm in.


message 12: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Silva, Tammy, and Kritika!


message 13: by Pamela(AllHoney), Fairy Godmother (last edited Apr 30, 2015 05:49AM) (new)

Pamela(AllHoney) (pamelap) | 14526 comments I will attempt this. Going for two. TBA

1. Blue cover w/pink daisies Louisiana Longshot 4 stars 4/3
2. The Griffin's Secret, set in California 4 stars 4/15
3. Aftershock, baby 4 stars 4/11
4. Murder at Veranda House, set in Texas (Galveston Island) 4 stars 4/30


message 14: by Elaine (new)

Elaine Think I can only do 5 ;o(
Thank you.


message 15: by Chris (last edited Apr 09, 2015 11:58AM) (new)

Chris (cdavies1951) | 266 comments Me for 4/3.


1. Blue One Good Earl Deserves a Lover (The Rules of Scoundrels, #2) by Sarah MacLean 04/01/15

2. Set in Texas: Sugar Daddy (Travises, #1) by Lisa Kleypas 04/04

3. MC is a redhead Man of My Dreams (Sherring Cross, #1) by Johanna Lindsey 04/06

4. Another blue: Owned by the Ocean by Christine Steendam 04/09


message 16: by Nicole (last edited Apr 18, 2015 10:14AM) (new)

Nicole | 115 comments I'm back and I am in for 3!

1. Blue cover The First Princess of Wales by Karen Harper by Karen Harper - Finished ★★�

2. Californian Love Water Memory by Jennie Shortridge by Jennie Shortridge - Finished ★★�

3. Easter Eggs - Mother The Owl & Moon Cafe by Jo-Ann Mapson - Finished ★★


message 17: by Elaine (new)

Elaine HEAC - OVER IN A FLASH (April 1-30)

0/5

1) BLUE COVER - The Prince Who Loved Me (The Oxenburg Princes, #1) by Karen Hawkins Karen Hawkins
2) DIAMOND - Price of Desire (The Desire Series, #2) by Lavinia Kent Lavinia Kent
3) ROSES - Lost in Your Arms (Governess Brides, #5) by Christina Dodd Christina Dodd
4) RED-HEADED PERSON - Twice Tempted (The Drake's Rakes, #5) by Eileen Dreyer Eileen Dreyer
5) HAT - Miss Lockharte's Letters by Barbara Metzger Barbara Metzger

Cheers :o)


message 18: by Nikki � (last edited Apr 13, 2015 06:35PM) (new)

Nikki ♥ | 2103 comments I'm in for 3

Over in a Flash April
3/3


Blue A Lady by Midnight (Spindle Cove, #3) by Tessa Dare 4/2 - 4�
Easter Eggs Mother to be The Shadows (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #13) by J.R. Ward 4/7 - 4.5�
California Visions of Heat (Psy-Changeling, #2) by Nalini Singh 4/1 - 3.5�


message 19: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Pamela, Elaine, Chris, Nicole, Elaine, and 쾱�!


message 20: by Poongothai (last edited May 04, 2015 11:55PM) (new)

Poongothai (poongsa) | 67 comments I'm in for 4


COLOR: Blue! So This Is Love (Callaways, #2) by Barbara Freethy Apr 2, Vixen in Velvet (The Dressmakers, #3) by Loretta Chase Apr 22

APRIL THEMES:
(1) Easter Eggs: {April 5th} Both of these Mods have eggs (ovaries, get it?), but Pamela’s allergic! Read a book with an egg on the cover or where the main protagonist is a mother.
(2) Two Authors:Read a book by two authors. This may be a two in one book, if you like.
(3) Texas: Where Pamela was born. Read a book set in Texas, or where either the H/h comes from that state.
McKettrick's Choice (McKettricks, #4) by Linda Lael Miller Apr 7 Matt The Callahan Brothers (Brazos Bend #2) by Emily March Apr 14
(4) California: This is where Dhes lives. Read a book set in California, or where the H/h come from this state.
Then He Kissed Me (Three Kisses, #2) by Christie Ridgway Apr 23
(5) Navy: Pamela served in the U.S. Navy. Read a book where the protagonist is or was in the Navy.
(6) Bookish: Dhes has a wonderful blog called Blithely Bookish. Read a book where the main character keeps a blog or is “bookish.�

ITEMS: April’s Birthstone is the diamond. Flowers are the Sweet Pea or Daisy. Zodiac Signs are Aries and Taurus. Other items are: roses, red-headed person, babies, hat, crystal...


message 21: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Poongothai!


message 22: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 1216 comments I think I found 3 -
blue cover, red-headed person, and hat - back to list the books later...


message 23: by Melissa (new)

Melissa I think 3

Blue: A View of the River by Kathleen Eagle

Mother: The Gate to Eden by Cathy McDavid

Hat: True Devotion (Uncommon Heroes #1) by Dee Henderson


message 24: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Kendra, BJ Rose, and Melissa!


message 25: by Wendy (new)

Wendy (wmaresca) I am in will try for 5

0/5


message 26: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Wendy!


message 27: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 1216 comments COLOR: Blue: The Seduction of Lady X (The Secrets of Hadley Green, #3) by Julia London
ITEM: Red-headed person: The Last Debutante (The Secrets of Hadley Green, #4) by Julia London
ITEM: Hat (actually, it's a cap - hope that's OK): Miss Julia uzima stvar u svoje ruke by Ann B. Ross


message 28: by Lauren (new)

Lauren Peters (lepeters) | 80 comments I'm in for 2, not sure what yet though.


message 29: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Lauren!

Updated your link, BJ Rose.


message 30: by Sandra (new)

Sandra I'm in for 2 Lisa Kay, still deciding on the second bk.


message 31: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Great, Sandra. I'll put you in when I'm not on my mobile. Don't let me forget. :o)


message 32: by Julianna (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 671 comments I'm in for 3 again.


message 33: by Kari (last edited Apr 07, 2015 11:13AM) (new)

Kari | 1791 comments In for 2!

Over in a Flash ~ Cover Hunt & Theme Challenge ~ April 2015

Completed 2/2

ITEMS: red-headed person Billionaire's Contract Engagement (Kings of the Boardroom #3) by Maya Banks - 3.5�
THEMES: Easter Eggs, the main protagonist is a mother - Captivated (Club Destiny, #4.5) by Nicole Edwards - 4�


message 34: by Sandra (new)

Sandra HEA April 2015 Challenge


1/2 Completed

COLOR: Blood Trade
Babies: Hawking a Future 1/4/15 ★★★★

Blood Trade (Jane Yellowrock, #6) by Faith Hunter Hawking a Future (Shifting Crossroads, #27) by Zenina Masters


message 35: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Julianna and Kari! Updated you, Sandra. :o)


message 36: by Nikki � (new)

Nikki ♥ | 2103 comments Over in a Flash April
1/3


Blue A Lady by Midnight (Spindle Cove, #3) by Tessa Dare
California Visions of Heat (Psy-Changeling, #2) by Nalini Singh 4/1 - 3.5�


message 37: by Nicole (new)

Nicole | 115 comments Finished The First Princess of Wales by Karen Harper .


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments I'm in for three. 1/3

THEME; EASTER EGGS - One of the main characters is a mother to be of twins. The Shadows (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #13) by J.R. Ward. 4/3/15. ★★★★� The Shadows (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #13) by J.R. Ward


message 39: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments
Updated you, 쾱�, Nicole, and Lisa.

...blue...hat...



Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments I'm in for three. 2/3

THEME; EASTER EGGS - One of the main characters is a mother to be of twins. The Shadows (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #13) by J.R. Ward. 4/3/15. ★★★★�

COLOUR: BLUE - It Started With a Scandal (Pennyroyal Green, #10) by Julie Anne Long. 4/5/15. ★★★★ It Started With a Scandal (Pennyroyal Green, #10) by Julie Anne Long


message 41: by R.C. (new)

R.C. Matthews (rcmatthews) | 271 comments I read my *Blue" cover book! You can read my 5 star review, too. This one was fabulous. It's rare that I love the heroine more than the hero, but that is the case with this book. Oh, Emmaline. She was awesome.

Forever Betrothed, Never the Bride (Scandalous Seasons, #1) by Christi Caldwell


message 42: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Your review sold me, R.C.


message 43: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments
Updated you, Lisa and R.C.

...eggs...



message 44: by R.C. (new)

R.C. Matthews (rcmatthews) | 271 comments Lisa Kay wrote: "Your review sold me, R.C."

It was such an interesting plot. I've never seen PTSD explored in a historical romance as a source of conflict. I loved it and was rooting for these two throughout the book.


message 45: by Rhoda (new)

Rhoda | 1 comments I'm going for 2:
blue: One Reckless Summer and Texas: Wild Texas Wind.


message 46: by Melissa (new)

Melissa First book read for the month.

Blue cover: A View of the River by Kathleen Eagle

2-3 star book


message 47: by Chris (new)

Chris (cdavies1951) | 266 comments Finished.


1. Blue One Good Earl Deserves a Lover (The Rules of Scoundrels, #2) by Sarah MacLean 04/01/15

2. Set in Texas: Sugar Daddy (Travises, #1) by Lisa Kleypas 04/04

3. MC is a redhead Man of My Dreams (Sherring Cross, #1) by Johanna Lindsey 04/06


message 48: by Silvia (new)

Silvia | 587 comments Wow, you're fast Chris!


message 49: by Chris (new)

Chris (cdavies1951) | 266 comments Silvia wrote: "Wow, you're fast Chris!"

It upsets my mother so when she hears that. :-)


message 50: by Silvia (new)

Silvia | 587 comments Chris - LOL! Don't tell her I think you're fast! You know, 'mums' the word and all that!!


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