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The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015

Elvis Presley would have turned 80 this year! That probably means your grandmother was a fan - I know my mom was! He has been gone nearly 38 years, but most of us can still sing along when we hear his music. This quarterly challenge celebrates the King of Rock and Roll and his music!

Levels of Fandom:
Turn Up the Radio - 5 Songs
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

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 Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015

The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015

The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015

The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015

The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015

I'm in! The next couple of months look to be pretty busy so I am going to start with Bought the Record and hope to go up from there!

♩ ♪ ♫ ♬The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge♩ ♪ ♫ ♬
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
Level: Bought the Record - 10 Songs
11/10 Read


Jailhouse Rock- A book with law enforcement or music/musician featured in story.
Blue Suede Shoes - (blue) 6/25/15 3.5♥
Love Me Tender -(romance) Chased 6/18/15 3♥
Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance.
Viva Las Vegas - (secrets) Trust Me If You Dare 6/17/15 3.5♥
A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story.
Hound Dog - (shifter) Beast Behaving Badly 8/30/15 3.5♥
Return to Sender - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail!
Don't Be Cruel - (BDSM) Edge of the Enforcer 6/19/15 4♥
In the Ghetto - (bad boy) Phantom Shadows 8/29/15 3.5-3.75♥
Suspicious Minds - (enemies to lovers) Redeemed in Darkness 6/22/15 3.5♥
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 - (siblings) Making Chase 7/29/15 3♥
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 - (kick ass heroine) Ritual Magic 7/14/15 4♥
Don't Cry Daddy – (YA romance) Cinder 7/25/15 3♥
GI Blues – (former military) Burn for Me 7/9/15 3.75♥
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter.

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



You may update your original post as the challenge progresses, but please repost upon completion!

25/25 DONE!!!!


I'm in. I love Elvis, so this should be fun. I'm going to shoot for total groupie.

Levels of Fandom:
Turn Up the Radio - 5 Songs
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

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.

1. Jailhouse Rock- A book with law enforcement or music/musician featured in story. -
Outlaw Hunter - Carol Arens (HH #1211 - Dec 2014) - June 28
2. Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover. -
Evening Stars - Susan Mallery (Mira - Feb 2014) - June 30
3. Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book.
The Masterful Mr. Montague - Stephanie Laurens (Avon - May 2014) - July 17
4. Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance. -
Mistletoe on Main Street - Olivia Miles (Forever - Oct 2014) - June 15
5. Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets. -
The Heart of Christmas - Brenda Novak (Mira - Nov 2014) (secrets) - June 21
6. A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story. -
Cornered - HelenKay Dimon (HI #1571 - June 2015) - June 19
7. Hound Dog - A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story. -
A Forever Kind of Family - Brenda Harlen (HSE #2403 - May 2015) (dog) - July 7
8. Return to Sender - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail! -
Agent Undercover - Lisa Childs (HI #1561 - Apr 2015) (hackers) - July 8
9. Don't Be Cruel - A book with BDSM or a H/h that has been wounded in some way. -
The Rake to Reveal Her - Julia Justiss (HH #1232 - May 2015) (loss of arm/eye) - June 16
10. In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero. -
Crazy Thing Called Love - Molly O'Keefe (Ballantine - Feb 2013) - July 5
11. Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story or a book with an enemies to lovers theme. -
Sheltered - HelenKay Dimon (HI #1577 - July 2015) (romantic suspense) - June 20
12. Burning Love - Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover.
The Mighty Quinns: Devin - Kate Hoffmann (HB #856 - Aug 2015) - July 22
13. All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story. -
The Cowboy SEAL's Triplets - Tina Leonard (HAR #1553 - July 2015) - July 1
14. Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline. -
Make Me Lose Control - Christie Ridgway (HQN - Jan 2015) - June 19
15. Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting or cover.
Nine Months to Change His Life - Marion Lennox (HR #4428 - June 2014) (part of setting) - Aug 13
16. Kentucky Rain - A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover.
Sugar Rush - Donna Kauffman (Brava - Jan 2012) - July 16
17. Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine. -
Alec's Royal Assignment - Amelia Autin (HRS #1862 - Aug 2015) - June 26
18. Don't Cry Daddy – Read a book with a child/children in the story or a YA romance. -
The Instant Family Man - Shirley Jump (HSE #2410 - June 2015) (child) - June 22
19. GI Blues – Read a book with a character that is current or former military.
Against the Fire - Kat Martin (Mira - Jan 2011) (former Marine) - July 10
20. Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter. -
Cassidy Harte and the Comeback Kid - RaeAnne Thayne (SIM #1144 - Apr 2002) (summer) - June 26

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

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!

21. Lonesome Cowboy - book with a cowboy -
The Valentine Two-Step - RaeAnne Thayne (SIM #1133 - Feb 2002) - June 25
22. Can't Help Falling in Love - enemies to lovers/boss and employee -
Minding Her Boss's Business - Janice Maynard (HD #2372 -May 2015) (boss/emp) - June 17
23. Crying in the Chapel - wedding/jilted MC
Pursued by the Rich Rancher - Catherine Mann (HD #2379 - June 2015) (wedding) - July 31
24. A Big Hunk o' Love - athlete or alpha male
Born Wild - Julie Ann Walker (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Nov 2013) (alpha hero) - July 21
25. Girls! Girls! Girls! - playboy hero
A Lover's Vow - Brenda Jackson (Mira - May 2015) - July 9

21 22 23 24 25

I'm in - Total Groupie level

Update:
The Royal of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June,15th - September 14th
12/25

•Jailhouse Rock- [law enforcement] The Diabolical Miss Hyde
•Blue Suede Shoes - [blue cover] I Married the Duke
✓Love Me Tender -[fave author] Tethered - 15/06/15 ★★★★★
•Heartbreak Hotel - [second chance romance] Winterblaze
•Viva Las Vegas - [travel] Angel Rogue
•A Little Less Conversation - [action] Corroded
•Hound Dog - [shifters] Shifting Shadows: Stories from the World of Mercy Thompson
✓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
✓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
✓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
✓Don't Cry Daddy –[child] Her Ladyship's Companion - 15/06/17 ★★★
•GI Blues – [former military] The Traitor
•Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - [winter] The Winter Lodge

Bonus:

•Are You Lonesome Tonight [ons turns into more] The Devil You Know
✓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

I'm totally NOT a groupie but for this challenge, I will be ;-) Be back later with my list!

Bought the Record - 10 Songs

11/10 READ

Jailhouse Rock- Hell & High Water 7/3
Blue Suede Shoes -Rack & Ruin 7/8
Love Me Tender - Red Hot - Coffin Nails MC California 7/17
Heartbreak Hotel -It's Never Over 7/17
Viva Las Vegas - Recruited 7/15
A Little Less Conversation -Blood & Thunder 7/6
Hound Dog - Cry For Me My Little Raven 7/4
Don't Be Cruel -Fire & Ice: A Guns & Hoses Novel 7/26
In the Ghetto - Against the Grain 9/5
Suspicious Minds - Lush in Lace 8/12
Don't Cry Daddy –Just a Bit Unhealthy 9/1

I'm in.
Threw My Panties on the Stage - 20 Songs


READ: 24/20

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 - Exposed - Alex Kava (heroine is FBI) 6/24
✔Blue Suede Shoes - Forbidden - Jacquelyn Frank (blue cover) 7/31
✔Love Me Tender - Can't Hurry Love - Molly O'Keefe (romance) 7/27
✔Heartbreak Hotel - Wild Fire - Christine Feehan (second chance) 7/15
✔Viva Las Vegas - Archangel's Shadows - Nalini Singh (secrets) 8/2


✔A Little Less Conversation -Dark Heir - Faith Hunter (action packed) 7/4
✔Hound Dog - Hunger Untamed - Pamela Palmer (cougar shifter) 7/9
✔Return to Sender - Blaze of Memory - Nalini Singh (psy-net) 8/31
✔Don't Be Cruel - Fifty Shades of Alice in Wonderland - Melinda DuChamp (BDSM) 7/9
✔In the Ghetto - Rev It Up - Julie Ann Walker (bad boy hero) 6/16


✔Suspicious Minds - The Darkest Touch - Gena Showalter (enemies to lovers) 7/12
✔Burning Love - Voracious - V.K. Forrest (erotic) 7/19
✔All Shook Up - Fifty Shades of Alice Through the Looking Glass - Melinda DuChamp (crazy, mixed up) 7/10
✔Little Sister - Then Came You - Jill Shalvis (both H/H siblings are part of story) 7/29
✔Blue Hawaii -Dead in the Water - Stuart Woods (on a Caribbean island) 8/1


✔Kentucky Rain - Revenant - Phaedra Weldon (set in Atlanta) 7/13
✔Hard Headed Woman - Daughter of Smoke & Bone - Laini Taylor (secrets) 7/22
✔Don't Cry Daddy - Big Sky River - Linda Lael Miller (child/children in the story) 7/10
✔GI Blues - Forgotten Sins - Rebecca Zanetti (spec ops) 6/7


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 ~ Kiss of the Betrayer - Boone Brux (single guy on cover) 7/8

✔Can't Help Falling in Love ~ It Happened One Wedding - Julie James 6/27
(commitment-phobic hero can't help falling in love with jaded heroine)

✔A Big Hunk o' Love - Warrior Reborn - Melissa Mayhue 7/20

✔Promised Land - Geist - Phaedra Weldon (Land in author's name =phAeDra weLdoN) 8/26



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Give it a go

The 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

I love it Kat!

The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 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 - 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.
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 - Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter.

I'm in for Total Groupie.


25/25

Jailhouse 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 ★★★★★

I love Elvis so I am totally in. Going for Fan Status.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.

Read 24 of 25

Jailhouse Rock- musician featured in story. Back to You read 07/08/15****
Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has a blue cover. Caged read 08/10/15*****
Love Me Tender - romance book. Undone by His Touch read 06/04/2015****
Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance. What Once Was Perfect read 07/01/15****
Viva Las Vegas - A book with secrets. Untamed read 07/14/15*****
A Little Less Conversation - (action-packed story) Mistress read 07/03/15****
Hound Dog - (animal(s) in the story.) Hard to Let Go read 08/05/15*****
Return to Sender - A book that has tech features! Nano Contestant - Episode 1: Whatever It Takes (A Free Urban Futuristic Fantasy Sci-Fi Action Adventure Genetic Cyberpunk TechnoThriller) read 07/12/15***
Don't Be Cruel - A book with BDSM - Heated read 06/05/2015****
In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero - Ignited read 06/07/2015****
Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story. - Hard to Let Go read 08/05/15*****
Burning Love - Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover. Viper Game read 06/27/15****
All Shook Up - A crazy, fun kind of story. The Unidentified Redhead read 08/10/15***
Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline. Beware read 06/14/15****
Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting or cover.
Kentucky Rain - (clouds on cover.) Ride Steady read 07/27/15*****
Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine. Never Seduce a Scot read 06/19/15****
Don't Cry Daddy – Read a book with a child/children in the story. Dirty Secret read 07/02/15****
GI Blues – Read a book with a character that is current or former military. Sinful Rewards 11: A Billionaires and Bikers Novella read 06/11/2015***
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - (set during the summer) Night Owl read 07/03/15***

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!

Double Trouble (Menage with twins) Glutton for Pleasure
I'll Never Let You Go (Lil' Darlin') (Unwavering Love) The Cage King read 06/26/15***
Can't Help Falling in Love (Love at first sight) Sinful Rewards 12: A Billionaires and Bikers Novella read 07/07/15***
Crying in the Chapel Wedding takes place) Safe at Last read 08/01/2015***
The Wonder of You (Love that is meant to be) Manwhore +1 read 08/23/15****

The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015

Bought the Record - 10/10 Songs COMPLETED 7/9/15
Stood in Line for Concert Tickets 16/15 COMPLETED 8/18/15

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. Lead 6/15
✔ Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover.A Lighter Shade of Blue 8/1
✔ Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book. Fire Inside8/10
✔ Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance. Running On Empty 6/18
✔ Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets. Mate Claimed 6/16
✔ Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story.In the Dark8/17
✔ Hound Dog - A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story. Tiger Magic 6/17
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.Aden8/18
✔ In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero. Captured in Croatia 6/20
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. Wolf's Claim 6/21
All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story.
✔ Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline. Against the Dark 6/14
✔ Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting or cover.To Trap A Temptress8/16
✔ Kentucky Rain - A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover. Their Sweet Desire 7/25
✔ Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine. Surrender 7/4
✔ Don't Cry Daddy – Read a book with a child/children in the story or a YA romance. Wild Wolf 6/18
✔ GI Blues – Read a book with a character that is current or former military. Hell or High Water 7/9
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

I'm in

The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015

Threw My Panties on the Stage - 20 Songs
20/20



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. Golden Trail - 6/15
Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover. Ride Steady - 7/16
Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book. Rock Chick Rescue - 7/28
Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance. Come Home to Me - 6/24
Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets. The Opportunist - 7/2
A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story. Safe at Last - 6/27
Hound Dog - A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story. Hour of the Lion - 7/10
Return to Sender - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail! - Two Geeks And Their Girl - 6/25
Don't Be Cruel - A book with BDSM or a H/h that has been wounded in some way. - A Thief in Venice - 7/3
In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero. - Gone Too Far - 8/20
Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story or a book with an enemies to lovers theme. Faithless - 6/23
Burning Love - Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover. Their Virgin Mistress - 6/19
All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story. Lord of Pleasure - 9/5
Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline. Virgin River - 6/17
Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting or cover. Out of Control - 7/8
Kentucky Rain - A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover. Beyond Reach - 7/15
Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine. - Count to Ten - 6/30
Don't Cry Daddy – Read a book with a child/children in the story or a YA romance. Moving Forward - 6/16
GI Blues – Read a book with a character that is current or former military. You Only Love Twice - 6/28
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter. Shelter Mountain - 7/12

Total Groupie
25/25 Completed


✔Jailhouse Rock~ Purgatory(6/25)★★★☆☆
✔Blue Suede Shoes~ Confessions of a Shopaholic(6/17)★★★☆☆
✔Love Me Tender~ That Scandalous Summer(6/26)★★★☆☆
✔Heartbreak Hotel~ The Mighty Storm(7/25)★★★☆☆
✔Viva Las Vegas~ Unrequited(8/11)★★★☆☆
✔A Little Less Conversation~ The Hunger Games(7/28)★★★★★
✔Hound Dog~ Dragon's Bloodmoon(8/05)★★☆☆☆
✔Return to Sender~ The Cassini Mission(8/06)★★★★☆
✔ Don't Be Cruel~ Some Kind of Stranger(7/13)★★☆☆☆
✔In the Ghetto~ Diversion(7/05)★★★☆☆
✔Suspicious Minds~ Life Lessons(7/26)★★★★☆
✔Burning Love~ Wood, Screws, & Nails(6/24)★★★★☆
✔All Shook Up~ Billionaire with Benefits(6/27)★★★★☆
✔Little Sister~ The Love Affair of an English Lord(7/27)★★★☆☆
✔Blue Hawaii~ Like Coffee and Doughnuts(7/30)★★★☆☆
✔Kentucky Rain~ The Alibi(6/16)★★★☆☆
✔Hard Headed Woman~ Primal Bonds(7/08)★★★★★
✔Don't Cry Daddy~ Crazy Little Thing(6/28)★★★☆☆
✔GI Blues~ Mackenzie's Mountain(6/17)★★★☆☆
✔Summer Kisses, Winter Tears~ Hoarfrost(7/06)★★★★★


BONUS:
✔Are You Lonesome Tonight~(second chance) Starfish and Coffee(8/10)★★★★☆
✔Can't Help Falling in Love~(romance) Ravished by a Highlander(8/15)★★★★☆
✔Crying in the Chapel~(clerical MC) Cattle Valley Mistletoe(9/06)★★☆☆☆
✔A Big Hunk o' Love~(sexy man cover) Owned By The Freshman(6/19)★★☆☆☆
✔Promised Land~(MC loses virginity) The Bohemian and the Banker(9/06)★★★☆☆

Total Groupie - 25 Songs
12/25 Read

Jailhouse Rock- Truth & Tenderness
Blue Suede Shoes - Moment of Impact
Love Me Tender - Covet
Heartbreak Hotel - Something Like Thunder
Viva Las Vegas - Confess Read 6/17: ★★
A Little Less Conversation - Love is a Stranger
Hound Dog - Rescued★★
Return to Sender - After Ben
Don't Be Cruel - Rough Canvas
In the Ghetto - Full Disclosure
Suspicious Minds - Prince's Gambit - Captive Prince: Volume Two Read 6/15: ★★★★★
Burning Love - Take
All Shook Up - Game On Read 6/15: ★★★
Little Sister - Never Too Far Read 6/18: ★
Blue Hawaii - Carry the Ocean ★★★★★
Kentucky Rain - Shaking the Sugar Tree ★★
Hard Headed Woman - Beautiful Oblivion
Don't Cry Daddy – Gives Light Read 7/: ★★★★★
GI Blues – Special Forces - Mercenaries Part I
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Summer Son

You Don't Have To Say You Love Me – Read a book with a dysfunctional relationship. Rescue Me
When It Rains, It Really Pours – Read a book on the darker side of MM. Father Figure Read 7/: ★★★★★
Sweetheart, You Done Me Wrong – Read a book with a cheating hero. Keeping Promise Rock Read 6/16: ★★★★
She Wears My Ring – Read a book with married MCs. His Convenient Husband ★★★
Lonesome Cowboy – Read a book with cowboy(s). Red Dirt Heart ★★★★

Read:

I'm in, and I'll have to be a Total Groupie!

Total Groupie!!

Read 25/25

Jailhouse Rock- A book with a musician featured in story - The Sanctuary by Arika Stone 7/8/15 3.5*

Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has a blue cover - Soaring by Kristen Ashley 7/1/15 5*


Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book - Ride Steady by Kristen Ashley 7/16/15 5*

Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance - Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy 6/27/15 4*

Viva Las Vegas - A book with secrets - Hemy by Victoria Ashley 7/10/15 3*

A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story - Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley 6/15/15 5*

Hound Dog - A shifter story - Her Dragon To Slay by Julia Mills 7/9/15 3*

Return to Sender - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail! - Follow by JA Huss 6/28/15 5*

Don't Be Cruel - A book with BDSM or a H/h that has been wounded in some way - Grey by EL James 6/20/15 4*

In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero - Hook's Pan by Marie Hall 6/29/15 4*

Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story - Spin by CD Reiss 7/24/15 4*

Burning Love - Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover - Spider Bight by Tymber Dalton 7/17/15 3*

All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story - Her Mad Hatter by Marie Hall 7/22/15 4*

Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline - Misplaced Princess by Mari Carr 6/22/15 4*

Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting - Fantasy Forfeit by Gem Larkspur 7/4/15 3*

Kentucky Rain - A book set in south - 3:AM Kisses by Addison Moore 6/25/15 3* (North Carolina)

Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine - A Demon and His Psycho by Eve Langlais 7/9/15 4*

Don't Cry Daddy – Read a book with a child/children in the story - Tall, Dark & Lonely by RL Mathewson 6/18/15 3*

GI Blues – Read a book with a character that is current or former military - Get Off Easy by Sara Brookes 7/20/15 3.5*

Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Read a book set during the winter - Gage by Tess Oliver 6/23/15 5*

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 has been single for over a year - Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole 7/5/15 5*

Can't Help Falling in Love - Confirmed bachelor falls in love - The Mad Tatter by JM Darhower 7/6/15 4*

Crying in the Chapel - Jilted fiance - Bear Creek Road by LC Morgan 9/1/15 4*

A Big Hunk o' Love - Athlete - Play by Holly S Roberts 7/10/15 4* (pro football player

Tumbling Tumbleweeds - Western - Betting on Grace by Nicole Edwards 6/16/15 4*

In honor of my Mom...I'm going to follow in her footsteps....TOTAL GROUPIE...TCB!

All done! Read: 25/25

Jailhouse Rock: Rock Chick Reckoning, Kristen Ashley ★★★★★ 8/31
Blue Suede Shoes: Quarterback Draw, Jaci Burton ★★★★6/22
Love Me Tender: Searching for Always, Jennifer Probst ★★★★ 8/4
Heartbreak Hotel: The Anchor, B.N. Toler ★★★★ 8/23
Viva Las Vegas: The Liar, Nora Roberts ★★★★ 7/4
A Little Less Conversation: Renegade, Lora Leigh ★★★★ 7/27
Hound Dog: Too Good to Be True, Kristan Higgins ★★★★ 6/17
Return to Sender: Rock Addiction, Nalini Singh ★★★★ 7/21
Don't Be Cruel: Grey, E.L.James ★★★★ 7/9
In the Ghetto: Blue-Eyed Devil, Lisa Klepas ★★★★ 8/8
Suspicious Minds: Enemies on Tap, Avery Flynn ★★★ 8/14
Burning Love: Live Wire, Lora Leigh ★★★★ 7/31
All Shook Up: Rock Chick Regret, Kristen Ashley ★★★★★ 9/3
Little Sister: Straight from the Hip, Susan Mallery ★★★★ 6/24
Blue Hawaii: Cracking the Dating Code, Kelly Hunter ★★★ 7/6
Kentucky Rain: Set in the South: The Bourbon Kings, J.R. Ward ★★★★ 8/17
Hard Headed Woman: Do or Die, Suzanne Brockmann ★★★★ 8/21
Don't Cry Daddy: A Virgin River Christmas, Robyn Carr ★★★★ 6/19
GI Blues: Second Chance Pass, Robyn Carr ★★★★ 6/21
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears: Holiday on Ice, Jaci Burton ★★★★ 6/18



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—Story Line where MCs deal with separation: Love Unrehearsed, Tina Reber ★★★★★ 6/30
Can't Help Falling in Love—M/C’s fight Love: Ugly Love, Colleen Hoover ★★★★★ 7/17
Crying in the Chapel—Book involves a Chapel/Church: Searching for Beautiful, Jennifer Probst ★★★★ 6/15
A Big Hunk o' Love-- Male M/C wins Female’s Love: The McKettrick Way, Linda Lael Miller ★★★★ 8/6
Promised Land—Book with beautiful outdoor setting on cover: Temptation Ridge, Robyn Carr ★★★★ 7/12

The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015

Total Groupie - 0 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)
◘ Heartbreak Hotel: The Jilting of Lord Rothwick (Royally Ever After Anthology) - Lorreta Chase (hero tries to win back ex-fiancee)
◘ 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)
◘ 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)
◘ 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)
◘ GI Blues: Heat It Up - Elle Kennedy (hero is Navy SEAL)
◘ Summer Kisses, Winter Tears: Kissing Under The Mistletoe - Bella Andre (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 Andre
◘ 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

The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
Duration: June 15/15 - September 14/15

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.
In Bed with Anne Boleyn by Lacey Baldwin Smith 06/16/15 *** (Musician Mark Smeaton)

Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover.
The Silver Witch by Paula Brackston 06/22/15 ***

Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book.
Not Quite Dating by Catherine Bybee 06/17/15 *** (romance)

Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance.
Watch the Lady by Elizabeth Fremantle 06/17/15 *****

Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets.
The Second Chance Cafe by Alison Kent 06/23/15 **** (secrets)

A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story.
A Walk Among the Tombstones by Lawrence Block 06/26/15 ***

Hound Dog - A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story.
Mr. Darcy Came to Dinner by Jack Caldwell 06/18/15 ****

Return to Sender - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail!
Missing You by Harlan Corben 06/21/15 ***

Don't Be Cruel - A book with BDSM or a H/h that has been wounded in some way.
Roadtrip to Redemption by Laurie Larsen 06/27/15 **** (wounded)

In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero.
Iron House by John Hart 06/19/15 ****

Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story or a book with an enemies to lovers theme.
Deadly Heat by Cynthia Eden 06/29/15 ****

Burning Love - Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover.
Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden 06/28/15 ****

All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story.
The Fortune Quilt by Lani Diane Rich 07/05/15 ***

Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline.
Royal Mistress by Anne Easter Smith 06/15/15 ****

Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting or cover.
Undertow by Cherry Adair 07/07/15 **** (St. Maarten's Caribbean)

Kentucky Rain - A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover.
London Rain by Nicola Upson 06/19/15 ***

Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine.
The Courts of Love by Jean Plaidy 06/24/15 *****

Don't Cry Daddy – Read a book with a child/children in the story or a YA romance.
The Queen's Sorrow by Suzannah Dunn 06/20/15 * (child)


GI Blues – Read a book with a character that is current or former military.
The King's Curse by Philippa Gregory 07/01/15 ****

Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter.
Little Mercies by Heather Gudenkauf 06/24/15 ***

The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015

Total Groupie!
25/25 COMPLETED

1. Jailhouse Rock: Brendon by Nicole Edwards,5 stars, finished 8/21
(A book with law enforcement or music/musician featured in story.)
2. Blue Suede Shoes:Soaring by Kristen Ashley,3 stars, finished 7/5
(A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover.)
3. Love Me Tender: Show Me, Baby: 1001 Dark Nights by Cherise Sinclair, 5 stars, finished 8/9
(A book by a favorite author or any romance book.)
4. Heartbreak Hotel: Suite Seventeen (Black Lace) by Portia Da Costa, 4 stars, finished 7/8
(Book with a second chance romance.)
5. Viva Las Vegas: What Happens In Vegas.... Doesn't Always Stay There by Terry Towers, 2 stars, finished 7/30
(A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets.)
6. A Little Less Conversation:Love and Let Die by Lexi Blake, 4 stars, finished 8/29
(An action-packed story.)
7. Hound Dog: Entwined Secrets by Robin Briar, 3 stars, finished 6/24
(A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story.)
8. Return to Sender: Talking Dirty with the CEO by Jackie Ashenden3 stars, finished 7/30
(A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail!)
9. Don't Be Cruel:My Wicked Devil by Ann Mayburn, 3 stars, finished 7/6
(A book with BDSM or a H/h that has been wounded in some way.)
10. In the Ghetto: Silver Bastard by Joanna Wylde, 3 stars, finished 6/28
(Book with a bad boy hero.)
11. Suspicious Minds: Lady Luck by Kristen Ashley, 4 stars, finished 7/22
(Romantic suspense story or a book with an enemies to lovers theme.)
12. Burning Love: Trust by Ella Frank, 5 stars, finished 6/25
(Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover.)
13. All Shook Up: Tangled by Emma Chase, 4 stars, finished 8/30
(A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story.)
14. Little Sister: Sawyer by Nicole Edwards, 4 stars, finished 6/25
(Select a book that has siblings in the storyline.)
15. Blue Hawaii: Low Tide Bikini by Lyla Dune, 4 stars, finished 7/9
(A book with a tropical setting or cover.)
16. Kentucky Rain: Step-Lover by Bella Jewel, 3 stars, finished 6/29
(A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover.)
17. Hard Headed Woman: Creed by Kristen Ashley, 5 stars, finished 8/16
(Read a book with a kick ass heroine.)
18. Don't Cry Daddy: In Christofides' Keeping by Abby Green, 3 stars, finished 6/15
(Read a book with a child/children in the story or a YA romance.)
19. GI Blues: Raid by Kristen Ashley, 4 stars, finished 6/17
(Read a book with a character that is current or former military.)
20. Summer Kisses, Winter Tears: Devil's Game by Joanna Wylde, 3 stars, finished 6/22[
(Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter.)

Bonus:

21. Are You Lonesome Tonight: [book:Reaper's Stand|20821294] by Joanna Wylde, 5 stars, finished 6/23
(MC is a widow/widower)
22. Can't Help Falling in Love:Three to Ride by Sophie Oak, 4 stars, finished 6/16
(Love at first sight)
23. Crying in the Chapel:Then Came Heaven by LaVyrle Spencer, 4 stars, finished 8/8/
(Some connection with a church or religious life)
24. A Big Hunk o' Love:Willing Victim by Cara McKenna, 5 stars, finished 6/17
(H is a big hunk of boxer!)
25. Promised Land: Damiano's Return by Lynne Graham, 4 stars, finished 6/16
(MC comes home after long absence)

I'm in! Unsure of the level but I'm in!

I Threw My Panties on the Stage....

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. The Wanderer, robyn carr...finished~08.21.2015
Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets.
A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story. Seventh Grave and No Body, darynda jones...finished~08.18.2015
Hound Dog - A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story....Chihuahua Confidential, waverly curtis...finished~07.19.2015
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....An O'Brien Family Christmas, sherryl woods...finished~06.29.2015
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....Biting Bad, chloe neill...finished~07.22.2015
Don't Cry Daddy – Read a book with a child/children in the story or a YA romance....The Elite, kiera cass...finished~08.03.2015
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.

10/10 complete

Jailhouse Rock: Love Evolution June 10
Blue Suede shoes: Demons are Forever July 30
Love Me Tender: Heart Block June 16
Heartbreak Hotel:
Viva Las Vegas:
A Little Less Conversation: Fated July 28
Hound Dog: Murder of Crows June 17
Return to sender:
Dont be cruel: Missing Lynx June 8
In the ghetto:
Suspicious minds:
Burning love: Her Mad Hatter June 26
All shook up:
Little Sister:
Blue hawaii:
Kentucky Rain: Cold Shadows June 16
Hard headed woman: Red Hood: The Hunt June 25
Dont cry daddy: The Crawling Darkness August 2
GI Blues:
Summer kisses, winter tears:

Stood in the for concert tickets!

0/15

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 - 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 Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
Level: Threw My Panties on the Stage - 20 Songs

Progress: 17/20

✔ 1. Jailhouse Rock- [law enforcement featured in story] Love a Little Sideways, Shannon Stacey 8/13/2015 ✭✭✭✭
✔ 2. Blue Suede Shoes - [blue cover] The Viscount Who Loved Me, Julia Quinn 7/4/2015 ✭✭✭✭
✔ 3. Love Me Tender - [any romance book]. All He Ever Desired, Shannon Stacey 7/22/2015 ✭✭✭ 1/2
✔ 4. Heartbreak Hotel - [second chance romance] When the Rogue Returns, Sabrina Jeffries 6/22/2015 ✭✭✭✭
✔ 5. Viva Las Vegas - [travel] A Week to Be Wicked, Tessa Dare 6/15/2015 ✭✭✭✭ 1/2
✔ 6. A Little Less Conversation - [action-packed story] No Place to Run, Maya Banks 8/22/2015 ✭✭✭
✔ 7. Hound Dog - [animal(s) in the story/on the cover] Rescued, Linda Rettstatt 6/16/2015 ✭✭✭
✔ 8. Return to Sender - [tech features] A Cold Dark Place, Toni Anderson 6/30/2015 ✭✭✭1/2
✔ 9. Don't Be Cruel - [wounded Hero] Girl Underwater, Claire Kells 7/12/2015 ✭✭✭✭1/2
✔ 10. In the Ghetto - [bad boy hero] Ride Steady, Kristen Ashley 7/3/2015 ✭✭✭✭✭
11. Suspicious Minds - [enemies to lovers theme] Enemies on Tap, Avery Flynn
✔ 12. Burning Love - [steamy book] The Hook Up, Kristen Callahan 7/30/2015 ✭✭✭✭✭
✔ 13. All Shook Up - [crazy,fun story] The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf, Molly Harper 6/25/2015 ✭✭✭ 1/2
✔ 14. Little Sister - [siblings in the storyline] Undeniably Yours, Shannon Stacey 6/16/2015 ✭✭✭
✔ 15. Blue Hawaii - [tropical setting/cover] On the Island, Tracey Garvis-Graves 6/26/2015 ✭✭✭✭ 1/2
✔ 16. Kentucky Rain - [set in south] Blue-Eyed Devil, Lisa Kleypas 6/21/2015 ✭✭✭✭1/2
✔ 17. Hard Headed Woman - [kick ass heroine] Midnight Rescue, Elle Kennedy 6/28/2015 ✭✭✭✭
18. Don't Cry Daddy – [child/children in the story] Binding Arbitration, Elizabeth Marx
✔19. GI Blues – [former military] Yours to Keep, Shannon Stacey 6/17/2015 ✭✭✭✭
20. Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - [set in winter] Impulse Control, Amanda Usen

The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015

24/25

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

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
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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

How fun!

The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
Level: Undecided at this time

Levels of Fandom:
Turn Up the Radio - 5 Songs
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

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!

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: musician - Sweet Evil

Blue Suede Shoes: blue cover - Caressed by Ice

Love Me Tender: favorite author - Visions of Heat

Heartbreak Hotel: second chance romance - Guarding His Heart

Viva Las Vegas: travel - The Darkest Minds

A Little Less Conversation: action-packed - Drop Dead Demons

Hound Dog: shifter - Slave to Sensation

Return to Sender: tech features - Mine to Possess

Don't Be Cruel: BDSM - Quintessentially Q

In the Ghetto: bad boy - Archangel's Blade

Suspicious Minds: enemies to lovers - Checkmate

Burning Love: steamy cover - Bitten

All Shook Up: crazy, mixed up, fun - Honeymoon from Hell, Part I

Little Sister: siblings - Kiss of a Demon King

Blue Hawaii: tropical setting - Of Triton

Kentucky Rain: set in south - The Prince with Amnesia

Hard Headed Woman: kick ass heroine - Dragon Actually

Don't Cry Daddy: children in the story – Demons at Deadnight

GI Blues: – current military - Jo's Journey

Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Tears of Tess

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!

Here Comes Santa Claus: Christmas - Wish List

Can't Help Falling in Love: Insta-Love - Fighting Dirty for His Girl

Indescribably Blue: Blue Cover - Archangel's Consort

A Big Hunk o' Love: Alpha Male - Rock Hard

Welcome to my World: Paranormal World - Of Poseidon

I just love seeing everyone's bonus themes!!! So much creativity in tying books to the songs. What a great idea, Kat!!!

The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
Duration: June 15, 2015 - September 14, 2015
Level: Total Groupie ~ 25 Songs

Levels of Fandom:
Turn Up the Radio - 5 Songs
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

You may update your original post as the challenge progresses, but please repost upon completion!


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.

20/20 + 5/5 Bonus Completed


Songs/Books:
Jailhouse Rock: A book with law enforcement or music/musician featured in story.
Sweet Talk Me by Kieran Kramer - 09/07/15
Blue Suede Shoes: A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover.
Entwined by Elisabeth Naughton - 06/24/15
Love Me Tender: A book by a favorite author or any romance book.
Kiss Me by Susan Mallery - 08/15/15
Heartbreak Hotel: Book with a second chance romance.
Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis - 07/18/15
Viva Las Vegas: A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets.
Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti - 08/03/15
A Little Less Conversation: An action-packed story.
Hunger Untamed by Pamela Palmer - 08/12/15
Hound Dog: A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story.
For Keeps by Rachel Lacey - 06/18/15
Return to Sender: A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail!
You've Got Male by Elizabeth Bevarly - 08/22/15
Don't Be Cruel: A book with BDSM or a H/h that has been wounded in some way.
When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James - 07/05/15
In the Ghetto: Book with a bad boy hero.
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean - 07/12/15
Suspicious Minds: Romantic suspense story or a book with an enemies to lovers theme.
No Tan Lines by Kate Angell - 08/31/15
Burning Love: Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover.
Warrior by Angela Knight - 08/16/15
All Shook Up: A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story.
Not So New In Town by Michele Summers - 08/11/15
Little Sister: Select a book that has siblings in the storyline.
Earth Bound by Christine Feehan - 07/29/15
Blue Hawaii: A book with a tropical setting or cover.
Just for You by Rosalind James - 07/28/15
Kentucky Rain: A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover.
Love After All by Jaci Burton - 07/08/15
Hard Headed Woman: Read a book with a kick ass heroine.
Unmasked by C.J. Barry - 07/31/15
Don't Cry Daddy: Read a book with a child/children in the story or a YA romance.
Sunflower Lane by Jill Gregory - 07/14/15
GI Blues: Read a book with a character that is current or former military.
Still the One by Jill Shalvis - 06/28/15
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears: Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter.
Suddenly One Summer by Julie James - 06/29/15






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: Read a book where one or both MCs are loners.
A Taste of Ice by Hanna Martine - 07/20/15
Can't Help Falling in Love: Read a book where the MCs are trying to avoid serious relationships.
A New Hope by Robyn Carr - 08/04/15
Crying in the Chapel: Read a book with a MC who has had a very difficult life.
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline - 08/13/15
A Big Hunk o' Love: Read a book with a big, strong male character.
No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean - 08/27/15
Promised Land: Read a book with a beautiful outdoors scene on the cover.
Currant Creek Valley by RaeAnne Thayne - 09/12/15

I'm in

Trying for 25

Jailhouse Rock- A book with law enforcement featured in story. Rack & Ruin 6/17
Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has blue cover. The Girl Next Door 7/8
Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book. Carry the Ocean 6/22
Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance. Duet 7/3
Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel Trust the Focus 7/20
A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story. Seize the Night 6/21
Hound Dog - A shifter story. The Serpent and the Angel 7/1
Return to Sender - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail! The Deep of the Sound 7/11
Don't Be Cruel - A book with BDSM Damian's Discipline 7/3
In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero. Hold On 9/1
Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story After the Storm 7/31
Burning Love - Read one with a steamy cover. You Are the Reason 9/8
All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story. Start Me Up 6/17
Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline. Hoarfrost 6/20
Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical cover. Like Pizza and Beer 9/4
Kentucky Rain - A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover. Stones in the Road 6/28
Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine. Sins of the Night 7/12
Don't Cry Daddy – Read a book with a child/children in the story Ride Steady 7/6
GI Blues – Read a book with a character that is current or former military. Touch & Geaux 7/17
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Read a book set during the winter. David's Selfie 6/30

Bonus
Are You Lonesome Tonight -- Single person on Cover Checking Him Out 6/23
Can't Help Falling in Love -- Friends to Lovers Northbound 7/24
Crying in the Chapel -- Wedding in the story Of Dreams and Ceremonies 6/21
A Big Hunk o' Love -- MC over 6' Played! 7/14
Promised Land -- Farmer/Rancher MC Conner's Courage 7/18

The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
Duration: June 15, 2015 - September 14, 2015
Level: 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.

25/25 read

Songs/Books:
Jailhouse Rock: The New Game Plan ~ 7/4/15 ~ ★★★
Blue Suede Shoes: Love & Loyalty ~ 7/6/15/ ~ ★★★★
Love Me Tender: Clarity of Lines by N.R. Walker ~ 7/1/15 ~ ★★★★★
Heartbreak Hotel: Regularly Scheduled Life ~ 7/6/15 ~ ★★1/2
Viva Las Vegas: Full Disclosure ~ 6/30/15 ~ ★★★
A Little Less Conversation: The Soldier ~ 7/25/15 ~ ★★★★1/2
Hound Dog: My African Prince ~ 6/19/15 ~ ★★★★
Return to Sender: Blind Faith ~ 6/21/15 ~ ★★★★1/2
Don't Be Cruel: Hard Knocks ~ 6/26/15 ~ ★★★1/2
In the Ghetto: Catch a Ghost ~ 7/22/15 ~ ★★★1/2
Suspicious Minds: Cut & Run ~ 6/30/15 ~ ★★★★★
Burning Love: Duty & Devotion ~ 7/8/15 ~ ★★★★★
All Shook Up: Wacky Wednesday ~ 6/19/15 ~ ★★★★
Little Sister: Pillow Talk ~ 7/2/15 ~ ★★★
Blue Hawaii: Jungle Heat ~ 6/20/15 ~ ★★★
Kentucky Rain: I Spy Pecan Pie ~ 7/16/15 ~ ★★★1/2
Hard Headed Woman: Hard to Let Go ~ 7/25/15 ~ ★★★★★
Don't Cry Daddy:Sleigh Ride ~ 7/4/15 ~ ★★★1/2
GI Blues: The Truth About Forever ~ 8/3/15 ~ ★★★★
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears: It's in His Kiss ~ 6/26/15 ~ ★★★




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 (Stand-alone book) Crossroads ~ 8/4/15 ~ ★★★★★
Can't Help Falling in Love (Insta-Love) Rainbow Blues ~ 7/15/15 ~ ★★★★1/2
Crying in the Chapel (Wedding attended) Tempting the Bodyguard ~ 6/25/15 ~ ★★★★★
A Big Hunk o' Love (Large Alpha male MC) Bewitched by Bella's Brother ]~ 6/23/15 ~ ★★★★
Girls, Girls, Girls (Playboy hero) Tempting the Player ~ 6/22/15 ~ ★★★★★

The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
Duration: June 15 ~ Sept. 14, 2015
12/20 Read

1. Jailhouse Rock: Lead by Kylie Scott 7/18 ✯✯✯✯
2. Blue Suede Shoes: Cross & Crown by Abigail Roux
3. Love Me Tender: The Unidentified Redhead by Alice Clayton
4. Heartbreak Hotel: Second Chances by Lauren Dane
5. Viva Las Vegas: Beautiful Secret Christina Lauren
6. A Little Less Conversation: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 7/4 ✯✯✯✯
7. Hound Dog: Seven Years by Dannika Dark 6/18 ✯✯✯½
8. Return to Sender: The Hooker and the Hermit by L.H. Cosway 7/17 ✯✯✯½
9. Don't Be Cruel: Grey by E.L. James 7/5 ✯✯✯
10. In The Ghetto: Riding Wild by Jaci Burton
11. Suspicious Minds: Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice 6/17 ✯✯½
12. Burning Love: Twisted by Emma Chase
13. All Shook Up: My Coyote Ugly Life by Jessica Spoon 7/13 ✯✯✯½
14. Little Sister: End of Days by Susan Ee 7/10 ✯✯✯½
15. Blue Hawaii: Evenfall: Volume 2: Director's Cut by Santino Hassell
16. Kentucky Rain: Lessons in French by Laura Kinsale 7/16 ✯✯✯½
17. Hard Headed Woman: Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb 6/25 ✯✯✯✯½
18. Don't Cry Daddy: Looking for Alaska by John Green 6/30 ✯✯✯✯
19. GI Blues: Master of Torment by Karin Tabke 6/26 ✯✯✯✯½
20. Summer Kisses, Winter Tears: Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh



Bonus Reads
2/5 Read

1. Are You Lonesome Tonight: (Stand alone read) At Your Pleasure by Meredith Duran
2. Crying in the Chapel: (Married Couple) The Invitation by Erika Wilde
3. Welcome to my World: (paranormal world) The Scribe by Elizabeth Hunter 6/21 ✯✯✯✯
4. Golden Coins: (Gold rush setting) Silver Lining by Maggie Osborne 7/11 ✯✯✯✯
5. Wolf Call: (Shifters) Wicked Cravings by Suzanne Wright

Threw My Panties on the Stage


Read: 20/20

Jailhouse Rock: Seventh Grave and No Body 6.26 ★★★★☆
Blue Suede Shoes: Walking Disaster 6.24 ★★★☆☆
Love Me Tender: Bare-Knuckle Love 6.22 ★★★★☆
Heartbreak Hotel: City of Ghosts 6.21 ★★★★★
Viva Las Vegas: The Mistress 6.18 ★★★☆☆
A Little Less Conversation: Archangel's Shadows 8.15 ★★★★☆
Hound Dog: Play of Passion 6.19 ★★★★☆
Return to Sender: To the Highest Bidder 8.20 ★★★★☆
Don't Be Cruel: Mastering Love 6.29 ★★★★☆
In the Ghetto: Sweet Revenge 7.8 ★★★★☆
Suspicious Minds: Token of Hope 7.6 ★★★★☆
Burning Love: The Carnalli Complex 7.1 ★★★★☆
All Shook Up: Widdershins 7.19 ★★★★☆
Little Sister: Blame the Fireworks 6.17 ★★★☆☆
Blue Hawaii: Kick Start 7.17 ★★★☆☆
Kentucky Rain: Gives Light 8.26 ★★★☆☆
Hard Headed Woman: Kiss of Snow 8.10 ★★★★☆
Don't Cry Daddy: Fearless 6.15 ★★★★★
GI Blues: Only Love 7.8 ★★★☆☆
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears: Snowball in Hell 8.5 ★★★☆☆

Duration - June 15 - Sept 14
Bought the Record - 10 Songs


10/10 ~~ finished Aug 9th

Jailhouse Rock- Crash & Burn by Abigail Roux ~ 6/22/15 ~ 5★
Blue Suede Shoes - Closing the Loop by Jane Davitt ~ 7/5/15 ~ 3★
Love Me Tender - Broken Bonds by Sandrine Gasq-Dion ~ 8/1/15 ~ 3★
A Little Less Conversation - Cronin's Key by N.R. Walker ~ 7/27/15 ~ 4★
Hound Dog - Forging the Future by Mary Calmes ~ 7/9/15 ~ 4★
Don't Be Cruel - Axel's Pup by Kim Dare ~ 7/4/15 ~ 4★
Burning Love - Training Complex by Leta Blake ~ 7/20/15 ~ 4★
Little Sister - Knight of Ocean Avenue by Tara Lain ~ 7/14/15 ~ 4★
Don't Cry Daddy – Stones in the Road by Nick Wilgus ~ 8/9/15 ~ 4★
GI Blues – Sarge by Bey Deckard ~ 7/7/15 ~ 4★

I'm in.

Stood In Line For Concert Tickets: 15 books

11/15 read

Jailhouse Rock - musician featured in story - Kiro's Emily8/18/15***
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.Younger6/28/15***
Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance.(his girlfriend, now wife, dumped him, but then gave him another chance after he went to rehab)Stories I Only Tell My Friends7/27/15*****
Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets.A Fatal Waltz7/19/15****
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!Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore7/9/15****
In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero.Never Too Far8/23/15***
Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story or a book with an enemies to lovers theme.And Only to Deceive6/23/15****
Burning Love - Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover.Twisted Perfection
All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story.
Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline.Fallen Too Far8/20/15***
Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting or cover.
Kentucky Rain - A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover.Maisie Dobbs8/18/15**
Don't Cry Daddy – Read a book with a child/children in the story - Charlotte in Paris7/26/15***
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter.A Poisoned Season7/1/15****

i'm in...going for threw my panties on the stage...

I'm in.

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. Slave to Sensation
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.

Finished:

The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015
Total Groupie: 21/25

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- A book with law enforcement or music/musician featured in story.
Lead by Kylie Scott | 8/2

Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover.
by Robin York | 6/26

Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book.
Brown-Eyed Girl by Lisa Kleypas

Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance.
Fighting to Breathe by Aurora Rose Reynolds | 8/3

Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets.
The Lake Season by Hannah Roberts McKinnon | 7/27

A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story.
Undertow by Cherry Adair | 7/31

Hound Dog - A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story.
by Jill Shalvis

Return to Sender - A book that has tech features, think New-Age mail!
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Don't Be Cruel - A book with BDSM or a H/h that has been wounded in some way.
Incandescent by River Savage

In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero.
Viper's Run by Jamie Begley | 7/23

Suspicious Minds - Romantic suspense story or a book with an enemies to lovers theme.
Friction by Sandra Brown

Burning Love - Read a steamy book or a one with a steamy cover.
The Mistake by Elle Kennedy | 7/12

All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story.
Addicted to You by Krista & Becca Ritchie | 7/22

Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline.
Satisfaction by Sarah Mayberry | 8/7

Blue Hawaii - A book with a tropical setting or cover.
by Lauren Christopher | 6/29

Kentucky Rain - A book set in south or with clouds/rain on cover.
Catch My Fall by Ella Fox | 7/23

Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine.
Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover by Sarah MacLean | 7/19

Don't Cry Daddy – Read a book with a child/children in the story or a YA romance.
Meant to Be by Lauren Morrill | 6/17

GI Blues – Read a book with a character that is current or former military.
Worth the Fall by Claudia Connor | 7/5

Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - Read a book set during the summer or one set during the winter.
The Summer Wind by Mary Alice Monroe | 8/1

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 (Single parents) - I'll Stand By You by Sharon Sala | 6/30
Can't Help Falling in Love (Friends to lovers) - Just One Kiss by Susan Mallery | 6/21
A Big Hunk o' Love (Alpha Hero) - Hero by Samantha Young | 6/15
Lonesome Cowboy (Hero is a Cowboy) - When I'm Gone by Abbi Glines | 7/30
Promised Land (Heroine loses virginity) - The Song of David by Amy Harmon | 7/4

The 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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The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge


Goal: Threw My Panties on the Stage - (14/20 books)
June 15, 2015 - September 14, 2015

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

1. Jailhouse Rock - A book with law enforcement or music/musician featured in story
   Inspiring You by Jessica Sorensen (09/01/15)

2. Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover
   My Beautiful Enemy by Sherry Thomas (06/18/15)

3. Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book
   Don't Look Back by Jennifer L. Armentrout (07/04/15)

4. Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance.

5. Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets
   Tied by Emma Chase (08/06/15)

6. A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story
   Fury by Fisher Amelie (07/23/15)

7. Hound Dog - A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story
   One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean (09/11/15)

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
   Fourth Debt by Pepper Winters (08/18/15)

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
   Searching for Beautiful by Jennifer Probst (07/13/15)

13. All Shook Up - A crazy, mixed up, fun kind of story
   One Tiny Lie by K.A. Tucker (06/24/15)

14. Little Sister - Select a book that has siblings in the storyline
   Unraveling You by Jessica Sorensen (06/26/15)

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
   Four Seconds to Lose by K.A. Tucker (08/28/15)

17. Hard Headed Woman - Read a book with a kick ass heroine
   A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean (09/08/15)

18. Don't Cry Daddy – Read a book with a child/children in the story or a YA romance
   The Song of David by Amy Harmon (07/01/15)

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
   Raveling You by Jessica Sorensen (07/25/15)

The Royalty of Rock Quarterly Challenge
DONE!!!!!


Goal: Bought the Record - (10/10 Songs)
June 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015

✔Jailhouse Rock- A book with law enforcement or music/musician featured in story. It Must Be Your Love (7/10/2015)
✔Blue Suede Shoes - A book that has fashion involved in story or a blue cover. The Prince Who Loved Me (7/25/2015)
✔Love Me Tender - A book by a favorite author or any romance book. When an Alpha Purrs (7/23/2015)
✔Heartbreak Hotel - Book with a second chance romance.
Hunted by Rebecca Zanetti (7/5/2015)
Viva Las Vegas - A book featuring travel, set in Vegas, or with secrets.
✔A Little Less Conversation - An action-packed story.About Last Night by Bele Aurora (8/4/2015)
✔Hound Dog - A book with animal(s) in the story, on the cover or a shifter story. Immortal Ops by Mandy M. Roth (8/8/2015)
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.
Light Switch (6/23/2015)
✔In the Ghetto - Book with a bad boy hero. Incandescent (7/21/2015)
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
Seduced into the Greek's World by Dani Collins (6/20/2015)
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 Way You Look Tonight (6/26/2015)