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The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge Participants Thread June 15, 2015 to September 14, 2015
DONEJailhouse Rock-His to Claim by Opal Carew 6.22
Blue Suede Shoes - Curves Em Right by Milly Taiden 7.12
Love Me Tender - The Spaniard's Kiss by Nina Croft 7.14
Heartbreak Hotel - Hot Pursuit by Lynn Raye Harris 7.15
Viva Las Vegas -Illicit by Jordan Silver 6.22
A Little Less Conversation - An Obsession With Vengeance by Nancy Havilland 7.6
Hound Dog - Figure of Speech by Dana Marie Bell 7.8
Return to Sender -Last Hit by Jessica Clare (TEXTING) 7.14
Don't Be Cruel - Sidney's Triple Shot by lori King 6.24
In the Ghetto -Heart of an Outlaw by Emily Minton 6.28
Suspicious Minds - Fight Me by Lacey Black 6.29
Burning Love -Stepbrother Charming by Nicole Snow 7.6.
All Shook Up - You're So Fine by Kieran Kramer 7.7
Little Sister - Mine by Cailtin Daire 7.7
Blue Hawaii -The Billionaire and the Virgin by Jessica Clare 7.2
Kentucky Rain - The Mane Attraction by Shelley Laurenston 7.19
Hard Headed Woman - Sweet As Sin by JT Geissinger 7.1
Don't Cry Daddy – Revival by Noelle Adams 6.24
GI Blues – Connor by Jordan Silver 7.5
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears Rebel by Kim Linwood 7.8
Bonus - To be a Total Groupie, use these songs and come up with your own theme! Or find five Elvis songs of your own to use. You can even mix and match!
Are You Lonesome Tonight While Snowbound by Anna J. McIntyre 7.22
Can't Help Falling in Love Outlaws Bride by Nicole Snow 7.6 (Steel Heart)
Crying in the Chapel-Stepbrother's Debt by Sam Crescent (Forced Marriage)
A Big Hunk o' Love Center Mass by Lani Lynn Vale 7.13 (Hunky Hero)
Promised Land: The Prince''s Runaway Lover by Robin Covington 6.30 (Royalty)
The Royalty of Rock Quarterly ChallengeJune 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
Jailhouse Rock- A book with law enforcement or music/musician featured in story.
Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover.
Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book.
Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance.
Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets.
A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story.
Hound Dog - A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story.
Return to Sender - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail!
Don't Be Cruel - A book with BDSM or a H/h that has been wounded in some way.
In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero.
Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story or a book with an enemies to lovers theme.
Burning Love - Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover.
All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story.
Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline.
Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting or cover.
Kentucky Rain - A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover.
Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine.
Don't Cry Daddy – Read a book with a child/children in the story or a YA romance.
GI Blues – Read a book with a character that is current or former military.
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter.
Bonus - To be a Total Groupie, use these songs and come up with your own theme! Or find five Elvis songs of your own to use. You can even mix and match!
Are You Lonesome Tonight
Can't Help Falling in Love
Crying in the Chapel
A Big Hunk o' Love
Promised Land
The Royalty of Rock Quarterly ChallengeJune 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
Threw My Panties on the Stage - 20 Songs
Jailhouse Rock~ A book with law enforcement or music/musician featured in story. Stalemate iris johansen
Blue Suede Shoes~ A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover. The Indigo Spell, richelle mead
Love Me Tender~ A book by a favorite author or any romance book. Pelican Point, donna kauffman
Heartbreak Hotel~ Book with a second chance romance. The Wanderer, robyn carr
Viva Las Vegas~ A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets. You Bet Your Life, jessica fletcher
A Little Less Conversation~ - An action-packed story. Seventh Grave and No Body, darynda jones
Hound Dog~ A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story. Chihuahua Confidential, waverly curtis
Return to Sender~ A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail! The Job, janet evanovich
Don't Be Cruel~ A book with BDSM or a H/h that has been wounded in some way. Storm Born, richelle mead
In the GhettoA Little Night Murder, nancy martin
Suspicious Minds~ Romantic suspense story or a book with an enemies to lovers theme. Fated, rebecca zanetti
Burning Love~ Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover. Fifty Shades of Grey, e.l. james
All Shook Up~ A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story. 2 Bodies for the Price of 1, stephanie bond
Little Sister~ Select a book that has siblings in the storyline. An O'Brien Family Christmas, sherryl woods.
Blue Hawaii~ A book with a tropical setting or cover. Barefoot in the Sand, roxanne st clair
Kentucky Rain~ A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover. The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer, krista davis
Hard Headed Woman~ Read a book with a kick ass heroine. Biting Bad, chloe neill
Don't Cry Daddy~ Read a book with a child/children in the story or a YA romance. The Elite, kiera cass
GI Blues~ Read a book with a character that is current or former military. Midnight Man, lisa marie rice
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears~ Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter
Save the Date, mary kay andrews
I'm in! I missed the start of this - can I backdate to June 15?
I'm in!The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
Total Groupie – 0 of 25 Complete!
1. Jailhouse Rock - A book with law enforcement or music/musician featured in story.
2. Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover.
3. Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book.
4. Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance.
5. Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets.
6. A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story.
7. Hound Dog - A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story.
8. Return to Sender - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail!
9. Don't Be Cruel - A book with BDSM or a H/h that has been wounded in some way.
10. In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero.
11. Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story or a book with an enemies to lovers theme.
12. Burning Love - Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover.
13. All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story.
14. Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline.
15. Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting or cover.
16. Kentucky Rain - A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover.
17. Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine.
18. Don't Cry Daddy: All Lined Up by Cora Carmack – (YA romance) – 6/19
19. GI Blues – Read a book with a character that is current or former military.
20. Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter.
BONUS:
21. Are You Lonesome Tonight -
22. Can't Help Falling in Love -
23. Crying in the Chapel -
24. A Big Hunk o' Love -
25. Promised Land -
COMPLETED:
Been such a long time since I did one of these. Will start with Turn Up The Radio and see how it goes. List to follow.
I LOVE ELVIS PRESLEY!! So, I think I am going for Total Groupie.... The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
Level: Total Groupie - 25 songs
Read a book for each song that fits the theme or one in which a word from the song title can be found in the title of the book, disregarding articles.
Jailhouse Rock- A book with law enforcement or music/musician featured in story.
Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover.
Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book.
Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance.
Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets.
A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story.
Hound Dog - A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story.
Return to Sender - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail!
Don't Be Cruel - A book with BDSM or a H/h that has been wounded in some way.
In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero.
Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story or a book with an enemies to lovers theme.
Burning Love - Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover.
All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story.
Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline.
Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting or cover.
Kentucky Rain - A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover.
Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine.
Don't Cry Daddy – Read a book with a child/children in the story or a YA romance.
GI Blues – Read a book with a character that is current or former military.
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter.
Bonus - To be a Total Groupie, use these songs and come up with your own theme! Or find five Elvis songs of your own to use. You can even mix and match!
Are You Lonesome Tonight
Can't Help Falling in Love
Crying in the Chapel
A Big Hunk o' Love
Promised Land
You may update your original post as the challenge progresses, but please repost upon completion!
The Royalty of Rock - Quarterly ChallengeDuration: 15th of June - 14th of September
Levels of Fandom:
Bonus:
Total Groupie - 25 Songs
20+5/20+5 read
Done! :)
1. Viva Las Vegas - The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes [16.6.]
2. Don't Cry Daddy – Finding the Way Back by E.A. West [16.6.]
3. Don't Be Cruel - Always Faithful, Always Yours by Lorraine Britt [17.6.]
4. Little Sister - A Long Time Coming by Heather Van Fleet [21.6.]
5. GI Blues – Irreparable by Amanda Lanclos [18.6.]
6. Heartbreak Hotel - Leave the Lights On by Karen Stivali [23.6.]
7. Love Me Tender - The Key by Victoria Darkins [24.6.]
8. Hound Dog - The Beauty Within by Anna Leigh Keaton [27.6.]
9. Blue Hawaii - Curve Contract by Christa Wick [28.6.]
10. Burning Love - Deep Desires by Charlotte Stein [30.6.]
11. All Shook Up - Beautiful Mess by Lucy V. Morgan [2.7.]
12. Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Touching Scars by Stacy Borel [3.7.]
13. Jailhouse Rock - Melody's Wolf by Mina Carter [4.7.]
14. In the Ghetto - Coming in from the Cold by Sarina Bowen [5.7.]
15. Blue Suede Shoes - Taste Test by L.B. Dunbar [7.7.]
16. Hard Headed Woman - The Club by Emma Payne [11.7.]
17. Kentucky Rain - Liabilities by Shannon Dermott [11.7.]
18. Return to Sender - The Three by Sarah Lotz [15.7.]
19. A Little Less Conversation - The Stonehenge Legacy by Sam Christer [18.7.]
20. Suspicious Minds - The Trouble with Love by Lauren Layne [20.7.]
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Bonus - To be a Total Groupie, use these songs and come up with your own theme! Or find five Elvis songs of your own to use. You can even mix and match!
Can't Help Falling in Love - Instalove: Owning the Beast by Alexa Riley [19.6.]
Crying in the Chapel - Religious: Healing in Haven Falls by E.A. West [25.6.]
A Big Hunk o' Love - Big guy: No Words Required by Heather Sheldon [27.6.]
Promised Land - Broken promises: The Road to Price by Justine Elvira [1.7.]
Are You Lonesome Tonight - Sneaky Hero: Assets by Shannon Dermott [8.7.]
RRRC Quarterly Challenge - COMPLETEJune 15, 2015 - September 14, 2015
Total Groupie - 25/25
Read a book for each song that fits the theme or one in which a word from the song title can be found in the title of the book, disregarding articles.
☑ Jailhouse Rock - Nothing Special (6/15) ★★★½
☑ Blue Suede Shoes - The One (6/18) ★★★½
☑ Love Me Tender - Rack & Ruin (6/23) ★★★★★
☑ Heartbreak Hotel - Cross Purposes (7/12) ★★★★
☑ Viva Las Vegas - Family of Lies: Sebastian (6/27) ★★★★
☑ A Little Less Conversation - Rise & Fall (6/23) ★★★★★
☑ Hound Dog - Hammer & Air (6/18) ★★★
☑ Return to Sender - Cinder (7/15) ★★★★★
☑ Don't Be Cruel - Dream a Little Dream (6/24) ★★★
☑ In the Ghetto - Night Play (6/28) ★★★★★
☑ Suspicious Minds - Seize the Night (6/28) ★★★★★
☑ Burning Love - Old Loyalty, New Love (7/5) ★★★★★
☑ All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story. - Bloodline (7/18) ★★★★★
☑ Little Sister - Reclamation (6/24) ★★★★
☑ Blue Hawaii - Yakuza Courage (6/15) ★★★★★
☑ Kentucky Rain - Fire And Ash (6/29) ★★★★
☑ Hard Headed Woman - Dragonsinger (6/24) ★★★★★
☑ Don't Cry Daddy - The King (6/17) ★★★★½
☑ GI Blues - Nowhere Near Respectable (6/26) ★★★★
☑ Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Knitter in His Natural Habitat (6/21) ★★★
Bonus - To be a Total Groupie, use these songs and come up with your own theme! Or find five Elvis songs of your own to use. You can even mix and match!
☑ Are You Lonesome Tonight - (MC: Is a loner) - By Chance (7/13) ★★★½
☑ Can't Help Falling in Love - (MC: In love in spite of themselves) Love You Senseless (6/29) ★★★★
☑ Crying in the Chapel - (MC: With a broken heart) - The Truth About Forever (7/19) ★★★★
☑ A Big Hunk o' Love - (MC: You wish you could claim) - Murder and Mayhem (7/14) ★★★★★
☑ Promised Land - (MC: Keep a promise to each other) - Crash & Burn (7/26) ★★★★★
Read a book for each song that fits the theme or one in which a word from the song title can be found in the title of the book, disregarding articles.Jailhouse Rock- A book with law enforcement - Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly 6/25
Blue Suede Shoes - a blue cover. - N is for Noose by Sue Grafton 6/15
Love Me Tender - The Main Corpse by Diane Mott Davidson 7/14
Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance.
Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel - Pale Demon by Kim Harrison 7/7
A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story. - The Cold Cold Ground by Adrian McKinty 8/19
Hound Dog - A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story.
Return to Sender - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail! - Wallbanger by Alice Clayton 6/30
Don't Be Cruel - A book with BDSM or a H/h that has been wounded in some way. - Captive in the Dark by C.J. Roberts 7/16
In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero.
Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story - Abducted by T.R. Ragan 7/9
Burning Love - Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover. - Love With a Scandalous Lord by Lorraine Heath 8/16
All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story. - Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan 8/26
Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline. - The House at Riverton by Kate Morton 9/3
Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting or cover. - Dead on the Dance Floor by Heather Graham
Kentucky Rain - with clouds/rain on cover. - The Good House by Tananarive Due 6/22
Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine. - A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison 8/14
Don't Cry Daddy – a YA romance. - Hopeless by Colleen Hoover 6/29
GI Blues – Read a book with a character that is current or former military. - A Wanted Man by Lee Child 7/21
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter. - The 9th Girl by Tami Hoag 8/11
Bonus - To be a Total Groupie, use these songs and come up with your own theme! Or find five Elvis songs of your own to use. You can even mix and match!
Are You Lonesome Tonight
Can't Help Falling in Love
Crying in the Chapel
A Big Hunk o' Love
Promised Land
Stood in Line for Concert Tickets - 15 Songs(though I have never done this in real life)
3/15
Jailhouse Rock- A book with law enforcement or music/musician featured in story.
Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover.
Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book.
Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance.
Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets.
A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story.
Hound Dog - animal in story and on the cover and shifter story Once Bitten 6/15 ★★
Return to Sender - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail!
Don't Be Cruel - H/h wounded Gypsy Hunted Andrea Drew 6/22 ★★
In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero.
Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story or a book with an enemies to lovers theme.
Burning Love - Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover.
All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story.
Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline.
Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting or cover.
Kentucky Rain - A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover.
Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine.
Don't Cry Daddy – child/children in the story Finding Zoe: A Deaf Woman's Journey of Love, Identity, and Adoption Brandi Rarus 6/22 ★★★
GI Blues – Read a book with a character that is current or former military.
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter.
The Royalty of Rock Quarterly ChallengeDuration: June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
Level: Threw My Panties on the Stage
Progress: 2 of 20
Jailhouse Rock: A book with law enforcement or music/musician featured in story.
Blue Suede Shoes: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas
Love Me Tender: Rock Hard by Nalini Singh
Heartbreak Hotel: The One You Want by Gena Showalter
Viva Las Vegas: A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets.
A Little Less Conversation: Ice Storm by Anne Stuart
Hound Dog: A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story.
Return to Sender: A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail!
✔Don't Be Cruel: Hidden Ecstasy by Setta Jay; 06/16/15
In the Ghetto: A Pound of Flesh by Sophie Jackson
Suspicious Minds: Risk the Night by Anne Stuart
Burning Love: Between the Devil and Desire by Lorraine Heath
All Shook Up: A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story.
Little Sister: Select a book that has siblings in the storyline.
Blue Hawaii: A book with a tropical setting or cover.
Kentucky Rain: A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover.
✔Hard Headed Woman: Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews; Read 06/21/15
Don't Cry Daddy: Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec
GI Blues: Consolation Corinne Michels
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears: A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
The Royalty of Rock Quarterly ChallengeJune 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
Bought the Record - 10 Songs
1. Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover.
2. Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book.
3. Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance.
4. Hound Dog - A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story.
5. Don't Be Cruel - A book with BDSM or a H/h that has been wounded in some way.
6. In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero.
7. Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story or a book with an enemies to lovers theme.
8. Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline.
9. Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine.
10. Don't Cry Daddy – Read a book with a child/children in the story or a YA romance.
Let's do this!The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 - September 14, 2015
Level of Fandom:
Threw My Panties on the Stage - 0/20
Jailhouse Rock- The Stranger ✔
Blue Suede Shoes - Antes de Vos Deixar ✔
Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book.
Heartbreak Hotel - What Alice Forgot ✔
Viva Las Vegas - The Goldfinch ✔
A Little Less Conversation - Gone Girl ✔
Hound Dog - True Tales of Animal Heroes ✔
Return to Sender - Brave New World ✔
Don't Be Cruel - The Wild Rose ✔
In the Ghetto - O Sétimo Selo ✔
Suspicious Minds - Americanah ✔
Burning Love - Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover.
All Shook Up - High Five ✔
Little Sister - Still Alice ✔
Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting or cover.
Kentucky Rain - Travesuras de la niña mala ✔
Hard Headed Woman - Allegiant ✔
Don't Cry Daddy – A Menina das Estrelas ✔
GI Blues – Insurgent ✔
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children ✔
The Royalty of Rock Quarterly ChallengeJune 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
Levels of Fandom:
Bought the Record - 10 Songs
Stood in Line for Concert Tickets - 15 Songs
Threw My Panties on the Stage - 20 Songs
Bonus:
Total Groupie - 25 Songs
Progess: 15/15
Read a book for each song that fits the theme or one in which a word from the song title can be found in the title of the book, disregarding articles.
Connected by Kim Karr ~ June 19th
Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here by Christine Warren ~ July 24th
Adam's Apple by Liv Morris ~ June 23rd
Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance.
Temptation by Selena Kitt ~ June 23rd
A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story.
Big Bad Wolf by Christine Warren ~ June 28th
Return to Sender - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail!
Fractured by Sydney Landon ~ July 2nd
Sweet Perdition by Cynthia Rayne ~ June 28th
Own by Katie Porter ~ June 26th
All Jacked Up by Lorelei James ~ July 8th
Seventh Grave and No Body by Darynda Jones ~ June 27th
Gas or Ass by Eden Conner ~ June 30th
Insatiable by Opal Carew ~ July 5th
by Laura Wright ~ July 7thRoyal Obsession by Cyndi Friberg ~ July 13th
Fulfillment by K.M Golland ~ July 12th
GI Blues – Read a book with a character that is current or former military.
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter.
Bonus - To be a Total Groupie, use these songs and come up with your own theme! Or find five Elvis songs of your own to use. You can even mix and match!
Are You Lonesome Tonight
Can't Help Falling in Love
Crying in the Chapel
A Big Hunk o' Love
Promised Land
The Royalty of Rock Quarterly ChallengeJune 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
Bought the Record - 2/10 Read
Read a book for each song that fits the theme or one in which a word from the song title can be found in the title of the book, disregarding articles.
Jailhouse Rock- A book with law enforcement or music/musician featured in story.
Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover.
Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book.
Heartbreak Hotel - The Once and Future Love
Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets.
A Little Less Conversation -An action-packed story.
Return to Sender - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail!
Don't Be Cruel - A book with BDSM or a H/h that has been wounded in some way.
In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero.
Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story or a book with an enemies to lovers theme.
Burning Love - Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover.
All Shook Up - The Infamous Ellen James 6/23
Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline.
Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting or cover.
Kentucky Rain - A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover.
Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine.
Don't Cry Daddy –Hold Me Closer: The Tiny Cooper Story 6/26
GI Blues – character former military.
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears -Summer setting- Trust Me If You Dare
Not a bad start....The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
Total Groupie - 5 of 25 Songs
Songs:
◘ Jailhouse Rock: Wicked Beat - Olivia Cunning (rockstars!)
◘ Blue Suede Shoes: Protecting Katie - H.D. Thomson (blue cover)
✔Love Me Tender: The Last Boyfriend - Nora Roberts (one of my faves) - 06.26 ★★★★
✔Heartbreak Hotel: The Jilting of Lord Rothwick (Royally Ever After Anthology) - Lorreta Chase (hero tries to win back ex-fiancee) - 06.27 ★★★
◘ Viva Las Vegas: Against the Sky - Kat Martin (MCs meet in Las Vegas)
◘ A Little Less Conversation: Deadly Pursuit - Misty Evans (action packed...)
✔Hound Dog: Gilding the Lily-pad - Elle Lothlorien (frog's are animals too) - 06.27 ★★★★
◘ Return to Sender: Rock Chick Regret - Kristen Ashley (we all know about the tech 'protection' the Hot Bunch place over Rock Chicks)
◘ Don't Be Cruel: Make Me, Sir - Cherise Sinclair (BDSM)
◘ In the Ghetto: Devil's Game - Joanne Wylde (hero is in outlaw MC club)
✔Suspicious Minds: Storm Warning - Toni Anderson (romantic suspense) - 06.30 ★★★★
◘ Burning Love: Crossing The Line - Cat Johnson (no words necessary)
◘ All Shook Up: Say No To Joe? - Lori Foster (heroine is a psychic assistant taking on the guardianship of 2 teenagers-crazy is an understatement)
◘ Little Sister: The Winston Brothers Anthology - Lori Foster (um, brothers…)
◘ Blue Hawaii: SEALed with a Ring - Mary-Margret Daughtridge (cover is tropical looking)
◘ Kentucky Rain: Back to Buckhorn - Lori Foster (set in Kentucky)
◘ Hard Headed Woman: When A Man Loves A Woman - Taylor Lee (heroine is a karate master)
✔Don't Cry Daddy: Wildflower Redemption - Leslie P. Garcia (hero is a widower with a daughter) - 06.21 ★★★
◘ GI Blues: Heat It Up - Elle Kennedy (hero is Navy SEAL)
◘ Summer Kisses, Winter Tears: Kissing Under The Mistletoe - Bella Andrea (Christmas is in winter)
Bonus: For each song, read a book with at least one matching word (or word variation) in the title.
◘ Are You Lonesome Tonight: One Night with a Rake - Connie Mason
◘ Can't Help Falling in Love: It Must Be Your Love - Bella Andrea
◘ Crying in the Chapel: Don't Cry for Me - Sharon Sala
◘ A Big Hunk o' Love: A Big Country Lodge Story - Melissa F. Hart
◘ Promised Land: SEALed with a Promise - Mary-Margret Daughtridge
LaurLa wrote: "Not a bad start...."Not bad at all!!
Finished my challenge...happy reading!Levels;
Threw My Panties on the Stage - 20 Songs
Bonus:Total Groupie - 25 Songs
Read a book for each song that fits the theme or one in which a word from the song title can be found in the title of the book, disregarding articles.
Jailhouse Rock- A book with law enforcement or music/musician featured in story.
Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover.
Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book.
Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance.
Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets.
A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story.
Hound Dog - A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story.
Return to Sender - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail!
Don't Be Cruel - A book with BDSM or a H/h that has been wounded in some way.
In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero.
Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story or a book with an enemies to lovers theme.
Burning Love - Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover.
All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story.
Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline.
Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting or cover.
Kentucky Rain - A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover.
Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine.
Don't Cry Daddy – Read a book with a child/children in the story or a YA romance.
GI Blues – Read a book with a character that is current or former military.
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter.
The Royal of Rock Quarterly ChallengeJune,15th - September 14th COMPLETE
25/25
✓Jailhouse Rock- [law enforcement] The Diabolical Miss Hyde - 15/07/10 ★★★★★
✓Blue Suede Shoes - [blue cover] I Married the Duke - 15/07/06 ★★★
✓Love Me Tender -[fave author] Tethered - 15/06/15 ★★★★★
✓Heartbreak Hotel - [second chance romance] Winterblaze - 15/06/27 ★★★★
✓Viva Las Vegas - [travel] Angel Rogue - 15/06/26 ★★
✓A Little Less Conversation - [action] Corroded - 15/06/22 ★★★★★
✓Hound Dog - [shifters] Shifting Shadows: Stories from the World of Mercy Thompson - 15/07/08 ★★★
✓Return to Sender - [tech] Riveted - 15/06/18 ★★★★★
✓Don't Be Cruel -[wounded] His Broken Angel - 15/06/15 ★★★★
✓In the Ghetto - [bad boy hero] Three Nights with a Scoundrel - 15/06/18 ★★★
✓Suspicious Minds - [enemies to lovers] Between the Devil and Desire - 15/06/29 ★★★
✓Burning Love - [steamy] One Week As Lovers - 15/06/16 ★★★
✓All Shook Up - [mixed up, fun] Dukes to the Left of Me, Princes to the Right - 15/06/22 ★★
✓Little Sister - [siblings] Grave Phantoms - 15/06/19 ★★★★
✓Blue Hawaii - [setting] The Reef - 15/06/19 ★★
✓Kentucky Rain - [south] Stealing Home - 15/06/19 ★★
✓Hard Headed Woman - [kickass heroine] This Side of the Grave - 15/06/30 ★★★
✓Don't Cry Daddy –[child] Her Ladyship's Companion - 15/06/17 ★★★
✓GI Blues – [former military] The Traitor - 15/07/09 ★★★
✓Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - [winter] The Winter Lodge - 15/07/09 ★★
Bonus:
✓Are You Lonesome Tonight [ons turns into more] The Devil You Know - 15/06/22 ★★★★
✓Can't Help Falling in Love [love between employer/ee] Worth: Lord of Reckoning - 15/06/16 ★★
✓Crying in the Chapel [arranged/forced marriage] Passions of a Wicked Earl - 15/06/18 ★★★
✓A Big Hunk o' Love - [gentle giants] Darling Beast - 15/06/21 ★★★★★
✓Promised Land -[otherwordly setting] Wicked as She Wants - 15/06/30 ★★★★½
The Royalty of Rock Quarterly ChallengeJune 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
15/25
Jailhouse Rock: Nothing Special by A.E. Via - 16/06/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
Blue Suede Shoes: - A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover.
Love Me Tender: - Siren's Call by Jayne Castle - 02/08/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
Heartbreak Hotel: - Book with a second chance romance.
Viva Las Vegas: Color of Grace by A.M. Arthur - 05/07/15 ★ ★ ★
A Little Less Conversation: - Gideon by Cherry Adair - 16/07/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
Hound Dog:Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston - 04/07/15 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Return to Sender: - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail!
Don't Be Cruel: Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh - 16/06/15 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
In the Ghetto: - Never More- 24/07/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
Suspicious Minds: - Cover Your Eyes by Mary Burton - 26/07/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
Burning Love: - One Sweet Ride by Jaci Burton - 18/07/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
All Shook Up: - Shawn's Law by Renae Kaye - 25/07/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
Little Sister: - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline.
Blue Hawaii: - A book with a tropical setting or cover.
Kentucky Rain: Soulless by Gail Carriger- 08/08/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
Hard Headed Woman: The Bones of Others by Vickie McKeehan - 09/07/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
Don't Cry Daddy: Breaking Cover by Kaje Harper - 06/08/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
GI Blues: – Can't Shake You by Molly McLain - 14/06/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears: Iced by Karen Marie Moning - 14/07/15 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I'm all doneThe Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
15 June - 14 September 2015
Levels of Fandom: Total Groupie - 25 Songs
Read a book for each song that fits the theme or one in which a word from the song title can be found in the title of the book, disregarding articles.
Completed: 25 out of 25
✔ Jailhouse Rock: Beneath the Stain 22/6 - music/musician featured in story
✔ Blue Suede Shoes: Eighth Grave After Dark 16/7 - blue cover
✔ Love Me Tender: Opening Up 4/7 - Favourite author
✔ Heartbreak Hotel: Midnight's Kiss 15/7 - Second chance romance
✔ Viva Las Vegas: Dance in the Dark 17/6 - book with secrets
✔ A Little Less Conversation: Golden Trail 14/7 An action-packed story
✔ Hound Dog: Knitter in His Natural Habitat 19/6 - animal(s) on the cover
✔ Return to Sender: Rock Courtship 19/7 Tech
✔ Don't Be Cruel: Colters' Daughter 6/7 BDSM
✔ In the Ghetto: Nikolai 2 21/6 - bad boy
✔ Suspicious Minds: Shane and Trey 15/6 - enemies to lovers theme
✔ Burning Love: 911 5/7 Steamy book
✔ All Shook Up: A Matter of Time, Vol. 1 8/7 A crazy, mixed up, fun story
✔ Little Sister: Soaring 20/6 - siblings in the storyline
✔ Blue Hawaii: Truth in the Dark 17/7 - set on island
✔ Kentucky Rain: Bang Switch 8/7 South
✔ Hard Headed Woman: Obsidian Butterfly 21/6 - kick ass heroine
✔ Don't Cry Daddy: A Marrying Man 16/6 - child/children in the story
✔ GI Blues: Beyond Duty 8/7 character is military
✔ Summer Kisses, Winter Tears: Sleigh Ride 18/7 - Set during winter
Bonus
✔ Lonesome Cowboy: Red Dirt Heart 2/7 - cowboy MC
✔ Can't Help Falling in Love: At Peace 12/7 - romance book
✔ Crying in the Chapel: Seize the Night 18/6 - wedding in the book
✔ A Big Hunk o' Love: Ride Steady 6/7 - alpha hero
✔ Wolf Call: When an Alpha Purrs 25/6 - shifters
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RRRC The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
Duration: June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
Levels of Fandom:
Total Groupie - 25/25 Songs
Done! Whoo Whoo!
Jailhouse Rock - A book with law enforcement or music/musician featured in story.
✔ Serve and Protect 1 - Guarding Suzannah by Norah Wilson - 07.03.2015 (★)
Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover.
✔ The Boss 1 - The Boss by Abigail Barnette - 06.21.2015 (★★★★)
Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book.
✔ Kodiak Point 1 - Kodiak's Claim by Eve Langlais - 06.29.2015 (★★★)
Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance.
✔ Harvest Moons by Melisse Aires - 07.18.2015 (★★★)
Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets.
✔ Summer of the Raven by Sara Craven - 06.28.2015 (★★)
A Little Less Conversation- An action-packed story.
✔ Deadlocked 3 by A.R. Wise - 06.21.2015 (★★★★★)
Hound Dog - A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story.
✔ Catch of the Day by Kristan Higgins - 06.28.2015 (★★★★★)
Return to Sender - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail!
✔ Men of Midnight 1 - Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice - 07.05.2015 (★★★)
Don't Be Cruel - A book with BDSM or a H/h that has been wounded in some way.
✔ Dare Me 3 - Down on Her Knees by Christine Bell - 06.26.2015 (★★★)
In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero.
✔ Devil's Host MC 1 - Ride Me Hard by Shari Slade - 07.08.2015 (★★)
Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story or a book with an enemies to lovers theme.
✔ Private Pleasures 3 - Falling for the Enemy by Samanthe Beck - 07.04.2015 (★★★★)
Burning Love - Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover.
✔ Fixed 4 - Fighting Faer by Christine Warren - 07.12.2015 (★★★)
All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story.
✔ Private Pleasures 1 - Private Practice by Samanthe Beck - 06.22.2015 (★★★★)
Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline.
✔ Dare Me 2 - Down and Dirty by Christine Bell - 06.24.2015 (★★★)
Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting or cover.
✔ Dare Me 1 - Down for the Count by Christine Bell - 06.23.2015 (★★★★)
Kentucky Rain - A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover.
✔ Rednecks 2 - Rednecks 'n' Rock Candy by Judy Mays - 06.25.2015 (★★★)
Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine.
Sargosian Chronicles 1 - Taming the Wildcat by Mina Carter - 06.27.2015 (★★★★)
Don't Cry Daddy – Read a book with a child/children in the story or a YA romance.
✔ Dark 7 - Dark Dream by Christine Feehan - 07.01.2015 (★★★★)
GI Blues – Read a book with a character that is current or former military.
✔ The Serafina: Sin City 1 - First Surrender by Katie Reus - 07.01.2015 (★★★)
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter.
✔ A Lover for Rachel by Lynn Crain - 06.25.2015 - 06.25.2015 (★★★)
Bonus - To be a Total Groupie, use these songs and come up with your own theme! Or find five Elvis songs of your own to use. You can even mix and match!
Are You Lonesome Tonight
✔ Wicked Pleasures by Tori Carrington - 07.15.2015 (★★★★)
Can't Help Falling in Love
✔ Master of Crows 1 - Master of Crows by Grace Draven - 07.11.2015 (★★★★★)
Crying in the Chapel
✔ Dare Me 2.5 - Down the Aisle by Christine Bell - 06.25.2015 (★★)
A Big Hunk o' Love
✔ Men of Midnight 2 - Midnight Promises by Lisa Marie Rice - 07.06.2015 (★★★★)
Promised Land
✔ Private Pleasures 2 - Light Her Fire by Samanthe Beck - 07.03.2015 (★★★)
Done!! 25/25Jailhouse Rock - A book with law enforcement or music/musician featured in story. - Past Hurts 06/17/15 ★★★★
Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover. - Alex's Surprise 06/15/15 ★★
Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book. - The Paramedic and the Writer 06/24-25/15 ★★★
Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance. - Agenda 07/01/15 ★★★
Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets. - Blame the Fireworks 06/15/15 ★★★★★
A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story. - The Degan Paradox 07/01-02/15 ★★★★
Hound Dog - A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story. - How to Catch a Cheetah 06/19-20/15 ★★★★
Return to Sender - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail! - Salvaging Toby's Heart 06/15/15 ★★★★
Don't Be Cruel - A book with BDSM or a H/h that has been wounded in some way. - Fire and Water 06/15/15 ★★★
In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero. - Aniki's Garden 06/25/15 ★★★
Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story or a book with an enemies to lovers theme. - Blue Mountain 06/25/15 ★★★★
Burning Love - Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover. - Vice and Exploitation 06/25/15 ★★★★★
All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story. - Caught! 07/08-09/15 ★★★★
Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline. - The Downs 06/15-16/15 ★★★★★
Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting or cover. - Caged: Love and Treachery on the High Seas 07/13-14/15 ★★★★
Kentucky Rain - A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover. - Brothers in Arms 07/03/15 ★★★
Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine. - Obsession in Death 07/19-20/15 ★★★
Don't Cry Daddy – Read a book with a child/children in the story or a YA romance. - Rock, Paper, Scissors 06/15/15 ★★
GI Blues – Read a book with a character that is current or former military. - Held Hostage 07/03-05/15 ★★★
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter. - Acts of Faith 07/10/15 ★★★★
Bonus - 5/5
Are You Lonesome Tonight - Reunited Lovers or Widower or Nightscape Cover - Truth & Tenderness 06/16/15 ★★★★
Can't Help Falling in Love -Opposites Attract or Enemies To Lovers - Wrong Direction 06/16/15 ★★★★
Crying in the Chapel - Read a book with a wedding in it - This We'll Defend 06/21/15 ★★★
A Big Hunk o' Love - Read a book with an big alpha male - For A Reason 06/22-23/15 ★★★★★
Kiss Me Quick - Read a fluffy book or a kiss on the cover - Tonight 06/30/15 ★★★★★
COMPLETED!!The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
Total Groupie -
25/25 Read a book for each song that fits the theme or one in which a word from the song title can be found in the title of the book, disregarding articles.
✔ Jailhouse Rock- Rock Hard - 12/07/2015
✔ Blue Suede Shoes (blue cover) - A Loving Scoundrel - 22/06/2015
✔ Love Me Tender (romance) - Wildfire In His Arms - 10/07/2015
✔ Heartbreak Hotel (second chance romance) - Jagged - 03/07/2015
✔ Viva Las Vegas (secrets) - Say You Love Me - 20/06/2015
✔ A Little Less Conversation (action-packed) - Blood Bound - 13/07/2015
✔ Hound Dog (animal in the story - parrot) - Captive of My Desires - 22/06/2015
✔ Return to Sender (tech features) - Fairest - 19/07/2015
✔ Don't Be Cruel (BDSM) - Their Virgin Mistress - 16/06/2015
✔ In the Ghetto (bad boy - ex-pirate) - Gentle Rogue - 19/06/2015
✔ Suspicious Minds (enemies to lovers) - The Wolf and the Dove - 18/06/2015
✔ Burning Love (steamy cover) - Their Virgin Secretary - 15/06/2015
✔ All Shook Up (crazy, mixed up story) - Silver Borne - 16/07/2015
✔ Little Sister (siblings) - Tender Rebel - 18/06/2015
✔ Blue Hawaii (tropical cover) - Savas's Wildcat - 26/06/2015
✔ Kentucky Rain (clouds on cover) - That Perfect Someone - 24/06/2015
✔ Hard Headed Woman (kick ass heroine) - Moon Called - 13/07/2015
✔ Don't Cry Daddy (child in story) - Breathe - 03/07/2015
✔ GI Blues (military) – The Unleashing - 17/06/2015
✔ Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - (set during the winter) - The Present - 21/06/2015
Bonus - To be a Total Groupie, use these songs and come up with your own theme! Or find five Elvis songs of your own to use. You can even mix and match!
✔ Are You Lonesome Tonight (lonely after death of loved ones) - The Gamble - 28/06/2015
✔ Can't Help Falling in Love (resists love to the bitter end) - The Magic of You - 20/06/2015
✔ Crying in the Chapel (forced marriage) - Love Only Once - 18/06/2015
✔ A Big Hunk o' Love (physically large H) - Lady Luck - 02/07/2015
✔ Promised Land (new town that "fits") - Sweet Dreams - 30/06/2015
FINISHEDThe Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
Stood in Line for Concert Tickets - 10 Songs
15/15
Jailhouse Rock - A book with law enforcement. - The Fall of the Stone City - 4 stars
Blue Suede Shoes - A blue cover - Cat's Lair - 3.5 stars
Love Me Tender - A favorite author -Dark Lover - 5 stars
Hound Dog - A book with animal in the story -Black Hills - 4 stars
Return to Sender - Mail! - The Letter Bearer - 3.5 stars
Don't Be Cruel - A book with BDSM - Grey - 4 stars
In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero. -Some Kind of Wonderful - 4 stars
All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up story. - Lover Awakened - 5 stars
Little Sister - Has siblings in the storyline. - We the Animals - 4 stars
Blue Hawaii - A tropical setting. - The Dolphins of Klein Bonaire - 4 stars
Kentucky Rain - Set in the south, Georgia - Lost Lake - 4 stars
Hard Headed Woman - Kick ass heroine. - Shades of Gray - 4 stars
Don't Cry Daddy – With a children in the story - After the Storm - 4sstars
GI Blues – Character former military. - Forged in Steele - 4 stars
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Set during the winter. - From Out in the Cold - 4 stars
Bonus 4/5
Are You Lonesome Tonight - The New Rector - 3 stars
Can't Help Falling in Love - As Pontes de Madison County- 4 stars
A Big Hunk o' Love - Gage - 4 stars
Promised Land, - Earth Bound - 4 stars
Getting there!!!The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
Total Groupie - 15 of 25 Songs
Songs:
◘ Jailhouse Rock: Wicked Beat - Olivia Cunning (rockstars!)
◘ Blue Suede Shoes: Protecting Katie - H.D. Thomson (blue cover)
✔Love Me Tender: The Last Boyfriend - Nora Roberts (one of my faves) - 06.26 ★★★★
✔Heartbreak Hotel: The Jilting of Lord Rothwick (Royally Ever After Anthology) - Lorreta Chase (hero tries to win back ex-fiancee) - 06.27 ★★★
✔Viva Las Vegas: Against the Sky - Kat Martin (MCs meet in Las Vegas) - 07.23 ★★★
✔A Little Less Conversation: Deadly Pursuit - Misty Evans (action packed...) - 07.29 ★★★★
✔Hound Dog: Gilding the Lily-pad - Elle Lothlorien (frog's are animals too) - 06.27 ★★★★
✔Return to Sender: Rock Chick Regret - Kristen Ashley (we all know about the tech 'protection' the Hot Bunch place over Rock Chicks) - 07.21 ★★★★
◘ Don't Be Cruel: Make Me, Sir - Cherise Sinclair (BDSM)
✔In the Ghetto: Devil's Game - Joanne Wylde (hero is in outlaw MC club) - 07.22 ★★★★
✔Suspicious Minds: Storm Warning - Toni Anderson (romantic suspense) - 06.30 ★★★★
◘ Burning Love: Crossing The Line - Cat Johnson (no words necessary)
✔All Shook Up: Say No To Joe? - Lori Foster (heroine is a psychic assistant taking on the guardianship of 2 teenagers-crazy is an understatement) - 07.28 ★★★★
✔Little Sister: The Winston Brothers Anthology - Lori Foster (um, brothers…) - 07.25 ★★★★
◘ Blue Hawaii: SEALed with a Ring - Mary-Margret Daughtridge (cover is tropical looking)
✔Kentucky Rain: Back to Buckhorn - Lori Foster (set in Kentucky) - 07.26 ★★★★
◘ Hard Headed Woman: When A Man Loves A Woman - Taylor Lee (heroine is a karate master)
✔Don't Cry Daddy: Wildflower Redemption - Leslie P. Garcia (hero is a widower with a daughter) - 06.21 ★★★
◘ GI Blues: Heat It Up - Elle Kennedy (hero is Navy SEAL)
✔Summer Kisses, Winter Tears: Kissing Under The Mistletoe - Bella Andrea (Christmas is in winter) - 07.12 ★★★★
Bonus: For each song, read a book with at least one matching word (or word variation) in the title.
✔Are You Lonesome Tonight: One Night with a Rake - Connie Mason - 07.13 ★★★★
◘ Can't Help Falling in Love: It Must Be Your Love - Bella Andrea
✔Crying in the Chapel: Don't Cry for Me - Sharon Sala - 07.11 ★★★★
◘ A Big Hunk o' Love: A Big Country Lodge Story - Melissa F. Hart
◘ Promised Land: SEALed with a Promise - Mary-Margret Daughtridge
The Royalty of Rock Quarterly ChallengeJune 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
Done
Jailhouse Rock- Wolf with Benefits 1/8/15
Blue Suede Shoes - Manwhore +1 8/7/15
Love Me Tender - Attraction 15/6/15
Heartbreak Hotel - The Unleashing 3/8/15
Viva Las Vegas - Cress 30/6/15
A Little Less Conversation - Scarlet 22/6/15
Hound Dog - Red 2/7/15
Return to Sender - The Beast in Him 11/7/15
Don't Be Cruel - Cruel Beauty 20/6/15
In the Ghetto - The Isle of the Lost 5/8/15
Suspicious Minds - Of Beast and Beauty 28/6/15
Burning Love - Big Bad Beast 28/7/15
All Shook Up - The Frog Prince 26/7/15
Little Sister - The Mane Squeeze 13/7/15
Blue Hawaii - Heat 16/6/15
Kentucky Rain - Nameless 6/7/15
Hard Headed Woman - Cinder 21/6/15
Don't Cry Daddy – Sisters Red 18/6/15
GI Blues – The Mane Event 10/7/15
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Capture 17/6/15
Bonus
Are You Lonesome Tonight - Sleeping Beauty 3/8/15
Can't Help Falling in Love - Beauty and the Beast 6/7/15
Crying in the Chapel - Snow White 31/7/15
A Big Hunk o' Love - The Mane Attraction 17/7/15
Promised Land - Cinderella 26/7/15
20/20 readJailhouse Rock - It Had to Be You - 8/10
Blue Suede Shoes - Saxon - 9/1
Love Me Tender - Tracker's End - 8/13
Heartbreak Hotel - A Wedding to Die For - 8/19
Viva Las Vegas - Sweet and Sour - 8/12
A Little Less Conversation - Magic Shifts - 8/7
Hound Dog - Whisper of Sin - 8/13
Return to Sender - Burning Up Flint - 8/9
Don't Be Cruel - The Boy with the Painful Tattoo - 8/7
In the Ghetto - Ride Steady - 8/6
Suspicious Minds - Wrangled and Tangled - 8/18
Burning Love - Ral's Woman - 8/9
All Shook Up - How to Howl at the Moon - 8/15
Little Sister - Bound by Flames - 8/6
Blue Hawaii - Attraction - 9/11
Kentucky Rain - Jack: Grime and Punishment - 8/8
Hard Headed Woman - Up From the Grave - 8/3
Don't Cry Daddy – Wild Invitation - 8/7
GI Blues – A Marked Man - 8/13
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Under the Mistletoe - 8/6
The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
25/25 DONE
Jailhouse Rock-
For You (the 'burgs #1) by Kristen Ashley 0626/2015
Blue Suede Shoes -
Baby Don't Go (Southern Roads #3) by Stephanie Bond 06/22/2015
Love Me Tender -
Baby, Drive South (Southern Roads #1) by Stephanie Bond 06/16/2015
Heartbreak Hotel -
The Chance (Thunder Point #4) by Robyn Carr 07/16/2015
Viva Las Vegas -
Sleepless In Las Vegas by Colleen Collins 07/05/2015
A Little Less Conversation -
Killer in High Heels by Gemma Halliday 08/05/2015
Hound Dog -
Moon Called (Mercy Thompson #1) by Patricia Briggs 07/06/2015
Return to Sender -
You've Got Male (OPUS #1)by Elizabeth Bevarly 06/23/15
Don't Be Cruel -
Deep Desire by Charlotte Stein 07/03/2015
In the Ghetto -
Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 07/01/2015
Suspicious Minds -
Whispers by Lisa Jackson 07/20/2015
Burning Love -
When I Break (When I Break #1) by Kendall Ryan 06/30/2015
All Shook Up -
Spying in High Heels by Gemma Halliday 08/01/2015
Little Sister -
Baby, Come Home (Southern Road #2) Stephanie Bond 06/20/15
Blue Hawaii -
The Wanderer (Thunder Point #1) Robyn Carr 06/19/15
Kentucky Rain -
Ain't she Sweet bySusan Elizabeth Phillips 6/28/2015
Hard Headed Woman -
Blood Bound (Mercy Thompson #2) by Patricia Briggs 07/10/2015
Don't Cry Daddy –
The Newcomer (Thunder Point #2) by Robyn Carr 06/21/2015
GI Blues –
Get Lucky (Tall, Dark and Dangerous #9)by Suzanne Brockmann 06/18/15
.
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears -
Christmas At Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas 07/11/2015
Bonus
Are You Lonesome Tonight widow or widower falls in love again-
The Hero (Thunder Point #3) by Robyn Carr 07/15/2015
Can't Help Falling in Love - bachelor falls in Love
Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren 07/08/2015
Crying in the Chapel - Faith based
Taming Rafe by Susan May Warren 07/13/2015
A Big Hunk o' Love - Alpha Male
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young 07/16/2015
Promised Land - Promise in the title
The Promise (Thunder Point #5) by Robyn Carr 07/17/2015
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
25/25 DONE
Jailhouse Rock-
For You (the 'burgs #1) by Kristen Ashley 0626/2015Blue Suede Shoes -
Baby Don't Go (Southern Roads #3) by Stephanie Bond 06/22/2015Love Me Tender -
Baby, Drive South (Southern Roads #1) by Stephanie Bond 06/16/2015Heartbreak Hotel -
The Chance (Thunder Point #4) by Robyn Carr 07/16/2015Viva Las Vegas -
Sleepless In Las Vegas by Colleen Collins 07/05/2015A Little Less Conversation -
Killer in High Heels by Gemma Halliday 08/05/2015Hound Dog -
Moon Called (Mercy Thompson #1) by Patricia Briggs 07/06/2015Return to Sender -
You've Got Male (OPUS #1)by Elizabeth Bevarly 06/23/15Don't Be Cruel -
Deep Desire by Charlotte Stein 07/03/2015In the Ghetto -
Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 07/01/2015Suspicious Minds -
Whispers by Lisa Jackson 07/20/2015Burning Love -
When I Break (When I Break #1) by Kendall Ryan 06/30/2015All Shook Up -
Spying in High Heels by Gemma Halliday 08/01/2015Little Sister -
Baby, Come Home (Southern Road #2) Stephanie Bond 06/20/15 Blue Hawaii -
The Wanderer (Thunder Point #1) Robyn Carr 06/19/15Kentucky Rain -
Ain't she Sweet bySusan Elizabeth Phillips 6/28/2015 Hard Headed Woman -
Blood Bound (Mercy Thompson #2) by Patricia Briggs 07/10/2015Don't Cry Daddy –
The Newcomer (Thunder Point #2) by Robyn Carr 06/21/2015GI Blues –
Get Lucky (Tall, Dark and Dangerous #9)by Suzanne Brockmann 06/18/15.
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears -
Christmas At Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas 07/11/2015Bonus
Are You Lonesome Tonight widow or widower falls in love again-
The Hero (Thunder Point #3) by Robyn Carr 07/15/2015Can't Help Falling in Love - bachelor falls in Love
Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren 07/08/2015Crying in the Chapel - Faith based
Taming Rafe by Susan May Warren 07/13/2015A Big Hunk o' Love - Alpha Male
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young 07/16/2015Promised Land - Promise in the title
The Promise (Thunder Point #5) by Robyn Carr 07/17/2015
Aiming for Bought the record* Jailhouse Rock- A book with law enforcement or music/musician featured in story.
Ghosting
* Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover.
The Case of the Flashing Fashion Queen
* Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book.
* Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance.
Their Second Chance
* Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets.
* A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story.
* Hound Dog - A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story.
* Return to Sender - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail!
* Don't Be Cruel - A book with BDSM or a H/h that has been wounded in some way.
* In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero.
* Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story or a book with an enemies to lovers theme.
* Burning Love - Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover.
My Wish
* All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story.
* Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline.
Forever Sheltered
* Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting or cover.
* Kentucky Rain - A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover.
* Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine.
Maggie for Hire
Don't Cry Daddy – Read a book with a child/children in the story or a YA romance.
GI Blues – Read a book with a character that is current or former military.
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter.
Bonus - To be a Total Groupie, use these songs and come up with your own theme! Or find five Elvis songs of your own to use. You can even mix and match!
Are You Lonesome Tonight
Can't Help Falling in Love
Crying in the Chapel
A Big Hunk o' Love
Promised Land
The Royalty of Rock Quarterly ChallengeDuration: June 15 ~ Sept. 14, 2015
20/20 Read ~ All Done!!
Total Groupie
1. Jailhouse Rock:
2. Blue Suede Shoes:
3. Love Me Tender:
4. Heartbreak Hotel:
5. Viva Las Vegas:
6. A Little Less Conversation:
7. Hound Dog:
8. Return to Sender:
9. Don't Be Cruel:
10. In The Ghetto:
11. Suspicious Minds:
12. Burning Love:
13. All Shook Up:
14. Little Sister:
15. Blue Hawaii:
16. Kentucky Rain:
17. Hard Headed Woman:
18. Don't Cry Daddy:
19. GI Blues:
20. Summer Kisses, Winter Tears:
Bonus Reads
5/5 Read ~ All Done!!
1. Are You Lonesome Tonight: (Stand alone read)
2. Apron Strings: (Restaurant/Eatery)
3. Welcome to my World: (paranormal world)
4. Golden Coins: (Gold rush setting)
5. Wolf Call: (Shifters)
Do we have to finish all 25 songs to do the Bonus?
Irina wrote: "Do we have to finish all 25 songs to do the Bonus?"You can read the bonus books anytime during the challenge, but to add the bonus categories you should read books for all the other categories too. It is fine if you want to do a lower level and do the bonus anyway though - it's all for fun anyway. =)
Mary wrote: "The Royalty of Rock Quarterly ChallengeJune 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
25/25 DONE
Jailhouse Rock-
For You (the 'burgs #1) by Kristen Ashley 0626/2015Blu..."
Great choices for books - I've read quite a few of them!
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Turn Up the Radio - 5 Songs done 6/29
Bought the Record - 10 Songs done 7/18
Stood in Line for Concert Tickets - 15 Songs done 8/8
Threw My Panties on the Stage - 20 Songs
Bonus:
Total Groupie - 25 Songs
Jailhouse Rock- A book with law enforcement or music/musician featured in story.
Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover.
Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book.
Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance.
Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets.
A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story.
Hound Dog - A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story.
Return to Sender - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail!
Don't Be Cruel - A book with BDSM or a H/h that has been wounded in some way.
In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero.
Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story or a book with an enemies to lovers theme.
Burning Love - Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover.
All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story.
Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline.
Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting or cover.
Kentucky Rain - A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover.
Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine.
Don't Cry Daddy – Read a book with a child/children in the story or a YA romance.
GI Blues – Read a book with a character that is current or former military.
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter.
Bonus - To be a Total Groupie, use these songs and come up with your own theme! Or find five Elvis songs of your own to use. You can even mix and match!
Are You Lonesome Tonight
Can't Help Falling in Love
Crying in the Chapel
A Big Hunk o' Love
Promised Land