Finished Quarterly Challenges
Around The World In 80 Days (or so)
Goodreads
November 15, 2012- February 15st, 2013
The Continents-
Asia
Africa
North America
South America
Europe
Australia
Antarctica
Books to be read- Could be as little as 4 (A-S-I-A) or many more...
1. Read a book for each continent-
You may use the setting of the book, author's place of birth or current residence, or title of the book to read one book for each continent.
The author was born in the continent or lives there now. The setting of the book is from that continent. The title of the book contains the name of the continent.
And/ Or
2. Spell out a continent (or more than 1)
- any books can be used. As long as the book title or author's first or last name is found in the spelling of the continent, you may use it. The criteria in #1 above does not have to be met.
Bonus-
When spelling out the continent in #2- Use only books related to a continent - author/ setting/title
1. Asia - A Golden Betrayal - Barbara Dunlop (HD #2198 - Dec 2012) 12/10/2012
A - All or Nothing - Catherine Mann (HD #2203 - Jan 2012) 12/18/2012
S - The Soldier's Sweetheart - Soraya Lane (HR #4358 - Jan 2013) 12/16/2012
I - In His Brother's Place - Elizabeth Lane (HD #2208 - Jan 2013) 12/01/2012
A - All Grown Up - Janice Maynard (HD #2206 - Jan 2013) 12/19/2012
2. Africa - The Sheikh's Destiny - Olivia Gates (HD #2201 - Dec 2012) 12/07/2012
A - Anna's Gift - Emma Miller (LI #663 - Oct 2011) 12/27/2012
F - A Fool's Gold Christmas - Susan Mallery (HQN - Oct 2012) 12/10/2012
R - The Rancher's Unexpected Family - Myrna MacKenzie (HR #4340 - Oct 2012) 12/15/2012
I - Impulsive - HelenKay Dimon (Brava - Nov 2010) 11/29/2012
C - Colton Showdown - Marie Ferrarella (HRS #1732 - Dec 2012) 11/17/2012
A - Alpha One - Cynthia Eden (HI #1398 - Jan 2013) 01/06/2013
3. North America - Leaving Blue Bayou - Joann Ross (Zebra - Oct 2012) (LA, GA, WA) 11/15/2012
N - Nick All Night - Cheryl St. John (SSE #1475 - June 2002) 12/28/2012
O - O'Halloran's Lady - Fiona Brand (HRS #1733 - Dec 2012) 11/23/2012
R - Run the Risk - Lori Foster (HQN - Oct 2012) 11/24/2012
T - 'Twas the Night - Sandra Hill, Kate Holmes, Trish Jensen (Bell Bridge Books - 2001) 12/02/2012
H - Head Over Heels - Susan Andersen (Avon - Jan 2002) 11/27/2012
A - A Conflict of Interest - Barbara Dunlop (HD #2204 - Jan 2013) 12/31/2012
M - Mail-Order Holiday Brides - Jillian Hart, Janet Tronstad (LIH #163 - Dec 2012) 12/13/2012
E - Espresso in the Morning - Dorie Graham (HS #1823 - Dec 2012) 11/30/2012
R - Remember Me, Cowboy - C. J. Carmichael (HAR #1434 - Jan2013) 12/23/2012
I - An Irish Country Wedding - Patrick Taylor (Forge - Oct 2012) 11/26/2012
C - Cold Creek Noel - RaeAnne Thayne (HSE #2228 - Dec 2012) 11/17/2012
4. South America - Bridal Op - Dana Marton (HI #933 - Aug 2006) 01/29/2013
S - The Spirit of Christmas - Liz Talley (HS #1818 - Dec2012) 12/08/2012
O - Oklahoma Wedding Bells - Carol Finch (HH #1115 - Dec 2012) 11/27/2012
U - Unforgiven - B. J. Daniels (HQN - Nov 2012) 11/18/2012
H - Her Outback Rescuer - Marion Lennox (HR #4354 - Dec 2012) 12/06/2012
A - What Happens at Christmas - Victoria Alexander (Kensington - Oct 2012) 12/12/2012
E - An Escapade and an Engagement - Annie Burrows (HH #1096 - July 2012) 12/09/2012
R - Falling for Rachel - Nora Roberts (SSE #810 - Apr 1993) 12/19/2012
I - Internal Affairs - Alana Matthews (HI #1399 - Jan 2013) 01/29/2013
C - Christmas Rescue at Mustang Ridge - Delores Fossen (HI #1389 - Dec 2012) 12/03/2012
A - Her New Year's Fortune - Allison Leigh (HSE #2233 - Jan2013) 12/14/2012
5. Europe - Some Like It Wicked - Carole Mortimer (HH #1116 - Dec 2012) (England)11/25/2012
E - SEAL at Heart - Anne Elizabeth (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Dec 2012) 01/15/2013
U - Undeniable Demands - Andrea Laurence (HD #2207 - Jan 2013) 12/03/2013
R - Sea Glass Winter - JoAnn Ross (Signet - Jan 2013) 01/02/2013
O - One Whiff of Scandal - Judith Arnold (HAR #281 - Feb1989) 12/29/2012
P - The Perfect Hope - Nora Roberts (Berkley - Nov 2012) 11/22/2012
6. Australia - Staking His Claim - Tessa Radley (HD #2199 - Dec 2012) (NZ) 11/19/2012
A - Her Rancher Hero - Ann Roth (HAR #1436 - Jan 2013) 12/22/2012
U - Ultimate Cowboy - Rita Herron (HI #1401 - Feb 2013) 01/25/2013 S - Sunset Surrender - Charlene Sands (HD #2205 - Jan 2013) 12/18/2012
R - Beach House No. 9 - Christie Ridgway (HQN - Feb 2013) - 01/11/2013
A - The Gift - Jacqueline Ashley (HAR #299 - June 1989) 12/28/2012
L - The Long Way Home - Cathryn Parry (HS #1820 - Dec 2012) 12/01/2012
A - The SEAL's Valentine - Laura Marie Altom (HAR #1435 - Jan2013) 12/30/2012
I - Immortal Heart - Julie Miller (Love Spell - Feb 1997) 01/30/2013
7. Antarctica - Groom Unknown - Kathy Clark (HAR #536 - May 1994) 01/28/2013
A - A Callahan Outlaw's Twins - Tina Leonard (HAR #1433 - Jan 2013) 01/04/2013
N - Native Cowboy - Rita Herron (HI #1396 - Jan 2013) 01/10/2013
T - Taggart - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - 1959) 12/11/2012
A - A Widow's Guilty Secret - Marie Ferrarella (HRS #1736 -Jan 2013) 01/05/2013
R - A Rancher's Dangerous Affair - Jennifer Morey (HRS #1740 - Feb 2013) 01/14/2013
C - Christmas on Nutcracker Court - Judy Duarte (Kensington - Oct 2012) 12/04/2012
T - The Truth About Comfort Cove - Tara Taylor Quinn (HS #1829 - Jan 2013) 01/01/2013
I - Tender is the Knight - Jackie Ivie (Zebra - Dec 2005) - 02/01/2013
C - Cole's Christmas Wish - Tracy Madison (HSE #2231 - Dec 2012) 12/20/2012
A - A Tricky Proposition - Cat Schield (HD #2214 - Feb 2013) 01/07/2013
It's a Quarterly Challenge that celebrates the Bride and her Wedding Day. Thank you to Evaine for the great challenge idea!
You may choose to read as few as 1 level or as many as 4. You can always add more levels as you go. You may start on the Bonus as soon as finish your completed level(s). Rereads are allowed. Please repost your progress in this thread. Have fun with it!
Level 1- You're Engaged!
Read 4 books from any combination of categories
Level 2- You've bought the dress
Read 8 books from any combination of categories
Level 3- You've booked the reception hall
Read 12 books from any combination of categories
Level 4- It's your big day!
Read 16 books from any combination of categories
Something Old
1. Read a book published before you were born
2. Read a book by a favorite author (either re-read or a book not previously read)
3. Read book that has been on your TBR for while
4. Read a book featuring an "older" character (you can determine what is old)
Something New
5.Read something newly purchased
6.Read a new to you author
7.Read the first book in a new series
8.Read a new genre (or a genre you don't read very often)
Something Borrowed
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc)
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym)
11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROW (borrows, borrowed, borrowing)
12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone
Something Blue
13.Read a book from one of the following lists-
Cry, Tear-Jerker Romances
Best-Gay-Tear-Jerker-with-a-happy ending
Popular,made-me-cry books
14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?)
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover
16.Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue (i.e. cobalt, indigo,violet, steel, navy, etc.) in the title or author's name.
Bonus- If you have completed your level(s) chosen-
1.Read a book set in a place you would like to go on your honeymoon (or have gone)
2.Read a book with a couple in an embrace on the cover
3.Read a book that has a scene with a big celebration
4.Read a book with the either the word ring ,white, dress,love, forever or couple in title.
Something Old:
1. The Daybreakers - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - Feb 1960) - Mar 12
2. In the Rancher's Arms - Kathie DeNosky (HD #2223 - Apr 2013) - Feb 23
3. Hot Nights in Ballymuir - Dorien Kelly (Pocket - Mar 2004) - Mar 30
4. A Billionaire's Redemption - Cindy Dees (HRS #1744 - Mar 2013) (older for a romance) - Mar 2
Something New:
5. Hitched! - Jessica Hart (HK #4 - Feb 2013) - Feb 19
6. Still the One - Michelle Major (HSE #2244 - Feb 2013) - Feb 20
7. A Wedding in Apple Grove - C. H. Admirand (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Nov 2012) (first book in Apple Grove series) - Feb 18
Something Borrowed:
9. Royal Bridesmaids - Stephanie Laurens, Gaelen Foley,Loretta Chase (Avon - Aug 2012) (library) Mar 14
12. Cloaked in Malice - Annette Blair (Prime Crime - July 2012) (cloak) - Mar 19
Something Blue:
15. How to Catch a Prince - Leanne Banks (HSE #2247 - Mar 2013) - Mar 4
16. Chesapeake Blue - Nora Roberts (Jove - Feb 2004) - May 14
Bonus:
1. The Heart of a Hero - Janet Chapman (Jove - Mar 2013) (would love to go to Maine) - Mar 23
2. Bungalow Nights - Christie Ridgway (HQN - Mar 2013) - Mar 5
3. A Home for Nobody's Princess - Leanne Banks (HSE #2216 - Oct 2012) (charity gala/ball) - Mar 3
Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge
Duration: February 15- May 15, 2013
Duration: February 15- May 15, 2013
It's a Quarterly Challenge that celebrates the Bride and her Wedding Day. Thank you to Evaine for the great challenge idea!
You may choose to read as few as 1 level or as many as 4. You can always add more levels as you go. You may start on the Bonus as soon as finish your completed level(s). Rereads are allowed. Please repost your progress in this thread. Have fun with it!
Level 1- You're Engaged!
Read 4 books from any combination of categories
Level 2- You've bought the dress
Read 8 books from any combination of categories
Level 3- You've booked the reception hall
Read 12 books from any combination of categories
Level 4- It's your big day!
Read 16 books from any combination of categories
Something Old
1. Read a book published before you were born
2. Read a book by a favorite author (either re-read or a book not previously read)
3. Read book that has been on your TBR for while
4. Read a book featuring an "older" character (you can determine what is old)
Something New
5.Read something newly purchased
6.Read a new to you author
7.Read the first book in a new series
8.Read a new genre (or a genre you don't read very often)
Something Borrowed
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc)
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym)
11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROW (borrows, borrowed, borrowing)
12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone
Something Blue
13.Read a book from one of the following lists-
Cry, Tear-Jerker Romances
Best-Gay-Tear-Jerker-with-a-happy ending
Popular,made-me-cry books
14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?)
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover
16.Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue (i.e. cobalt, indigo,violet, steel, navy, etc.) in the title or author's name.
Bonus- If you have completed your level(s) chosen-
1.Read a book set in a place you would like to go on your honeymoon (or have gone)
2.Read a book with a couple in an embrace on the cover
3.Read a book that has a scene with a big celebration
4.Read a book with the either the word ring ,white, dress,love, forever or couple in title.
Something Old:
1. The Daybreakers - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - Feb 1960) - Mar 12
2. In the Rancher's Arms - Kathie DeNosky (HD #2223 - Apr 2013) - Feb 23
3. Hot Nights in Ballymuir - Dorien Kelly (Pocket - Mar 2004) - Mar 30
4. A Billionaire's Redemption - Cindy Dees (HRS #1744 - Mar 2013) (older for a romance) - Mar 2
Something New:
5. Hitched! - Jessica Hart (HK #4 - Feb 2013) - Feb 19
6. Still the One - Michelle Major (HSE #2244 - Feb 2013) - Feb 20
7. A Wedding in Apple Grove - C. H. Admirand (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Nov 2012) (first book in Apple Grove series) - Feb 18
8. Sackett - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - May 1961) (western) - Mar 16
Something Borrowed:
9. Royal Bridesmaids - Stephanie Laurens, Gaelen Foley,Loretta Chase (Avon - Aug 2012) (library) Mar 14
10. No Ordinary Cowboy - Marin Thomas (HAR #1447 - Apr 2013) (real name Brenda Smith-Beagley) - Mar 21
11. The Right Twin - Gina Wilkins (HSE #2248 - Mar 2013) - Mar 25
Something Blue:
13. The Ugly Duchess - Eloisa James (Avon - Sept 2012) - Feb 28
14. Tactical Advantage - Julie Miller (HI #1408 - Mar 2013) - Mar 1015. How to Catch a Prince - Leanne Banks (HSE #2247 - Mar 2013) - Mar 4
16. Chesapeake Blue - Nora Roberts (Jove - Feb 2004) - May 14
Bonus:
1. The Heart of a Hero - Janet Chapman (Jove - Mar 2013) (would love to go to Maine) - Mar 23
2. Bungalow Nights - Christie Ridgway (HQN - Mar 2013) - Mar 5
3. A Home for Nobody's Princess - Leanne Banks (HSE #2216 - Oct 2012) (charity gala/ball) - Mar 3
4. The Love Shack - Christie Ridgway (HQN - Apr 2013) - Mar 29
The Bachelorette Quarterly Challenge
May 27- August 27, 2013
This will be a Cover Challenge! Below are 20 facts about The Bachelorette and 20 corresponding items for you to find on 20 different book covers.
Level 1:Interested- 5 books to read- Locate 5 different items from the list below from 5 different book covers. One item per cover.
Level 2:Dedicated- 10 books to read- Locate 10 different items from 10 different book covers.
Level 3:Devoted- 15 books to read- Locate 15 different items from 15 different book covers.
Level 4:Obsessed- 20 books to read- Locate 20 different items from 20 different book covers.
The Bachelorette Facts and Items to Find-
1. The next bachelorette is Deiree Hartsock- find a heart or sock on cover.
2. Desiree is a brunette- find a brunette on cover.
3. Desiree has a huge white smile- find a smile on cover.
4. All of her men to choose from stay in a large mansion together- find a cover with several males on cover or with a house.
5. There is always a pool at the mansion- find a body of water of any kind on cover.
6. The guys are usually half naked most of the time- find a bare chest on cover.
7. There is always a lot of drinking- find a drink on cover.
8. Desiree will be giving out roses to the guys she wants to keep- find flower(s) on cover.
9. One guy always sings a song and plays an instrument to the bachelorette at some point- find a musical instrument or microphone on cover.
10. The guys arrive in a limo on the first night- find a vehicle on cover.
11. There is always some kind of bungee/free-falling date from way up high- find clouds on cover.
12. A carriage ride is also common- find a large animal or a couple on cover.
13. Hand-holding abounds- find hands touching on cover.
14. Also tons of kissing with many men- find kissing on cover.
15. Picnics are also popular for a date- find a food item or blanket on cover.
16. Most guys leave brokenhearted (in a black mood)- find a cover that is mostly black or stormy scene.
17. There are overnight dates where cameras aren't allowed- find underwear on cover ;)
18. The season ends with a proposal- find a piece of jewelry on cover.
19. The final couple always embrace in the final episode after proposal- find an embrace on cover.
20. The final couple usually have a sunset in the background of the final shot- find a sunset on cover.
Bonus-
Dress the Bachelorette or a Bachelor-
Find 5 items of clothing similar to what was worn on the show from 5 different covers.
For example- a bathing suit, high heels, a tank top, long dress, hat, etc. Any article of clothing works. They just need to be 5 different pieces of clothing. For example, you can't use a pair of jeans twice.
Level 1:Interested- 5 books to read- Locate 5 different items from the list below from 5 different book covers. One item per cover.
Level 2:Dedicated- 10 books to read- Locate 10 different items from 10 different book covers.
Level 3:Devoted- 15 books to read- Locate 15 different items from 15 different book covers.
Level 4:Obsessed- 20 books to read- Locate 20 different items from 20 different book covers.
The Bachelorette Facts and Items to Find-
1. The next bachelorette is Deiree Hartsock- find a heart or sock on cover.
2. Desiree is a brunette- find a brunette on cover.
3. Desiree has a huge white smile- find a smile on cover.
4. All of her men to choose from stay in a large mansion together- find a cover with several males on cover or with a house.
5. There is always a pool at the mansion- find a body of water of any kind on cover.
6. The guys are usually half naked most of the time- find a bare chest on cover.
7. There is always a lot of drinking- find a drink on cover.
8. Desiree will be giving out roses to the guys she wants to keep- find flower(s) on cover.
9. One guy always sings a song and plays an instrument to the bachelorette at some point- find a musical instrument or microphone on cover.
10. The guys arrive in a limo on the first night- find a vehicle on cover.
11. There is always some kind of bungee/free-falling date from way up high- find clouds on cover.
12. A carriage ride is also common- find a large animal or a couple on cover.
13. Hand-holding abounds- find hands touching on cover.
14. Also tons of kissing with many men- find kissing on cover.
15. Picnics are also popular for a date- find a food item or blanket on cover.
16. Most guys leave brokenhearted (in a black mood)- find a cover that is mostly black or stormy scene.
17. There are overnight dates where cameras aren't allowed- find underwear on cover ;)
18. The season ends with a proposal- find a piece of jewelry on cover.
19. The final couple always embrace in the final episode after proposal- find an embrace on cover.
20. The final couple usually have a sunset in the background of the final shot- find a sunset on cover.
Bonus-
Dress the Bachelorette or a Bachelor-
Find 5 items of clothing similar to what was worn on the show from 5 different covers.
For example- a bathing suit, high heels, a tank top, long dress, hat, etc. Any article of clothing works. They just need to be 5 different pieces of clothing. For example, you can't use a pair of jeans twice.
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4. Roses in Moonlight - Lynn Kurland (Jove - May 2013) (house/castle) - June 30
5. My Only One - Eileen Nauman (HAR #385 - Apr 1991) (ocean) - June 3
5. My Only One - Eileen Nauman (HAR #385 - Apr 1991) (ocean) - June 3
6. Sex and the Single Fireman - Jennifer Bernard (Avon - Feb 2013) - June 5
7. A Business Engagement - Merline Lovelace (HD #2256 - Sept 2013) (glass of wine) - Aug 22
9. Affairs of State - Jennifer Lewis (HD #2234 - June 2013) (piano) - May 29
10. The Medic's Homecoming - Lynne Marshall (HSE #2274 - July 2013) (car) - June 19
11. A Match for the Single Dad - Gina Wilkins (HSE #2272 - July 2013) (clouds) - June 11
12. Confessing to the Cowboy - Carla Cassidy (HRS #1755 - June 2013) (couple) - May 27
12. Confessing to the Cowboy - Carla Cassidy (HRS #1755 - June 2013) (couple) - May 27
13. A Time For Us - Amy Knupp (HS #1855 - June 2013) (holding hands) - June 1
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15. Her McKnight in Shining Armor - Teresa Southwick (HSE #2271 - July 2013) (food) - June 22
16. Assumed Identity - Julie Miller (HI #1427 - June 2013) (stormy) - June 13
18. The Fiancee Charade - Fiona Brand (HD #2238 - June 2013) (necklace) - May 29
19. Sunset Seduction - Charlene Sands (HD #2233 - June 2013) - May 30
19. Sunset Seduction - Charlene Sands (HD #2233 - June 2013) - May 30
Bonus
1. Big Sky Summer - Linda Lael Miller (HQN - June 2013) (hat) - May 31
2. A Brother's Honor - Brenda Jackson (Mira - June 2013) (sunglasses) - June 6
3. Temptation on His Terms - Robyn Grady (HD #2243 - July 2013) (tux) - June 16
4. Once a Champion - Jeannie Watt (HS #1857 - June 2013) (cowboy boots) - Aug 6
5. All Out of Love - Lori Wilde (Avon - June 2013) (jeans) - Aug 14
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