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Dear ladies,

I know that over the summer months, many of you will be busy with family, vacations and the such, so I’m going to do something a little different this time. We’re going to have 2 challenges and I’m hoping that this will make it easier on everyone’s busy schedules. By knowing what the challenge is for the next 3 months in advance, you’ll be able to have books ready to take on vacations or for just sitting in the shade to enjoy.

The All Things Summer Challenge will span the months of June, July and August. I’m encouraging you to read 4 books per month, for a total of 12 books, but as always, you choose the number of books you want to read. As long as the books relate in some way to summer, they will count.

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!


I’ll be sending out invitations to participate, but if you want to take part, you’ll have to stop by this thread and actually sign up. And please, when you post your stats updates, do it like this: x/12 because this way it’s much easier for me to keep track of. I’m getting older, dontchaknow!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask, and be sure and check out the Slightly More Challenging Challenge for June, July and August.


If interested, you can sign up for that challenge here:

Slightly More Challenging Challenge



Attention!!!! Our very own, wise, BJ Rose, pointed out that August is Romance Awareness Month. I feel that since that's an important part of who we are as a group, that for August any romance novel should be allowable.

Of course, feel free to complete August how YOU see fit.

Thanks, BJ!!!

Particpants:


Cheryl----------12/12 - - - Completed!!!!!!
Dhestiny----------- 14/14 - - - Completed!!!!!
Christine-------12/12 - - - Completed!!!
Christine ROUND 2----------- 12/12 - - - Complete!!!!
Christine ROUND 3--------------12/12 - - - Completed!!!!!!
Dina --------------------- 12/12 - - -Completed!!!!
Dina ROUND 2 --------------- 8/8 - - - Completed!
Dina ROUND 3------------------4/4 - - - Completed!
Robyn---------------- 8/12
Alycia----------------------12/12 - - -Completed!!!!
BJ Rose-------------------12/12 - - - Completed!
BJ Rose ROUND 2-------------12/12 - - - Completed!!!
Julie (Mom)------------------ 12/12 - - - Completed!!!
Suzanne------------------- 9/12
Amanda---------------------- 12/12 - - - Completed!!!!
Robin------------------------ 13/12 - - - Completed!!
Kathy------------------- 12/12 - - Completed!!!
Lady Danielle----------- 12/12 - - - Completed!!!!
Megan-------------------------12/12 - - Completed!
Linds----------------------12/12 - - - Completed!!!
Lisarenee-------------------7/12
Becky-----------------------11/12
Barbara
m.allen
Kelly
Carolyn F.-------------------------9/9 - - - Completed!!!!
Lady Grey------------- 15/15 - - - Completed!
Lacy

I'm in... I'll post my books-to-be-read soon! :)

You know I'm always up for a not too challenging challenge.

I'm in, of course! I'll be reading a total of 12 books, as per your "encouragement", LOL. I'll post my books as I go. :)

YAY! Glad you're joining us, Christine and Dina!!!

By the way, did you get both invitations?

Yes, I received an invitation.

Ok, you should get 2. One for each challenge. Will you let me know if you do or don't get both?

Thanks!

I'm in.

1. Summer in Eclipse Bay - Jayne Anne Krentz
2. Remember Summer - Elizabeth Lowell
3. Midsummer Night's Magic - Pam McCutcheon
4. Visions of Heat - Nalini Singh
5. Scorched - Sharon Ashwood
6. Beach Road - James Patterson
7. Bed of Roses - Nora Roberts (wedding planners)
8. Hot Legs - Susan Johnson
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Thank you, Barbara!!! Glad to have you :)

I got both invitations but I only responded to one!

That's fine, Cheryl! I just wanted to make sure they both got delivered. LOL

The 2nd challenge is harder. I doubt I can manage it.

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "That's fine, Cheryl! I just wanted to make sure they both got delivered. LOL

The 2nd challenge is harder. I doubt I can manage it."

Me either!

The 2nd one looks like a doozie. I'm not sure I can meet the requirements without doing a lot of research beforehand. (And I received an invite to that one, too, Dhestiny.)

Thanks, Christine! I won't worry about the invites anymore. LOL

Some people just LOVE challenging challenges. I'm NOT one of them. But I thought I'd put it out there for those who do.

And, I'm really flexible and if the 2nd challenge is too much and people would like it to be revised in any way, all they need to do is let me know.

I'm in for this one too.

This looks like it will be fun. I'm definitely in!

Great to have you, Alycia!!

m.allen, I'm glad you're joining us!

I have already put most of my list together! :)

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "By the way, did you get both invitations?"

Yes, I got both. I'm not sure if I'll be joining the 2nd, though. Let me ponder a little more.

Thank you, and no problem about joining the other challenge. I'm kind of putting feelers out there to see if people will want 2 challenges going at a time. 1 easier and 1 harder.

I'd likw to join please :)

You're in, Linds! Glad to have you :)

I'm in - working on the list.
Still thinking about the second one.

LOLOL BJ. No one has gone that route, and that's totally fine!!! I'm just putting out feelers, ya know?? And we're glad to have you with us again!

FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm in!
:-)

Yay!!! Thanks for joining us, Kelly!

I am awful at challenges but, hey, I'm in!!

Don't worry Kathy... I failed the last one but they still let me in! Isn't that great!! Welcome! :)

I'm in.

Welcome, Kathy!!! Glad to have you!

Good to see you back, Carolyn!

Cheryl, yes we let you back in, but you see you're at the top of the list so you'll get the most attention when I start posting the book numbers, or *ahem* lack thereof.

I just signed up. I think I can handle this one.

Great to have you back, Danielle!

Thanks!

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Cheryl, yes we let you back in, but you see you're at the top of the list so you'll get the most attention when I start posting the book numbers, or *ahem* lack thereof."

I see... you're so tricky! You thought you'd guilt me into meeting this challenge... I'm onto you!

ROFLMAO, Cheryl!!!! I tried to be sly ;)

I'm in too. I've been waiting to read Secrets of a Summer Night!

Glad to have you with us, Lady Grey! I loved all the Wallflower books!

Okay, I've picked my books!

1. [image error] Married in the title, (June tie-in) 2. Summer release 3. Takes place in summer vacation 4. Summer release 5. [image error] - Summer release 6. - Summer release 7. - Picnic in the title, and it's a sunny yellow cover 8. - Lake on the cover 9. - Sookie's favorite thing to do is sun bathe. 10. Summer release* 11. - takes place in Revolutionary War America - (4th of July origin) 12. - -Married in the title - (June tie-in)

Finished - - 10/12
Married by Morning by Lisa Kleypas finished 6/03
My Reckless Surrender by Anna Campbell finished 6/04
Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris finished 6/07
Stollen Innocence by Elissa Jeffs 6/18
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dressen 6/20
How to Marry a Marquis by Julia Quinn 6/25
7/01 Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
Picnic on Hanging Rock by Joanna Lindsay 7/15
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner 7/18
A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon 7/27
Linger 8/27
The Hunger Games 3 by Suzanne Collins 8/30

*I had originally had Summer Crossing by Truman Capote on here but my library didn't have it.

Very nice, Linds!!!

I'm in please

You bet, Robin!

Here is my list:
1. My reckless surrender-june release date
2. Some Girls Bite- red, white,blue cover
3. Start me up- read in June
4. Sweet temptation- steamier than the most humid summer days in TX, takes place in TX
5. The Feather- June release
6. Lady Isabella's Scandelous Marriage- july release date/marriage in title
7. My way to hell- hell is hotter than summer, july release date
8. And one last thing- cover has lady on a dock with a towel and bikini, july release date
9. Kiss of the rose- August release date
10. Loving a lost lord- sea, shipwrecked
11. Hot in here- hot in title
12. The Summer Garden- summer in title

I'm in awe, ladies!

Great books, Alycia! I can't wait to look them over. I have a few of those myself.

It was kinda fun coming up with books that would work, Danielle :)

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Great books, Alycia! I can't wait to look them over. I have a few of those myself."

Thanks Dhestiny! Which ones do you have that are the same? I was trying to use books that i already have and new releases I am dying to read :)

I have Sweet Temptations, Hot In Here, and I'm getting My Reckless Surrender, Mistress by Mistake, Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage. LOL I'm going to be busy!