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message 1: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (last edited Apr 22, 2016 05:48PM) (new)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Member Choosing: Asked Becky ♡The Bookworm♡. Becky enjoys riding horses, reading in the sun and camping under the stars. Favorite genres are Urban Fantasy, Crime Thrillers, Fantasy/Magic, Romance: Historical & Western, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary. She is a mother of three, grandmother of two, and wife to a fabulous husband. Now that her kids are grown and have families of their own, she has more time to dedicate to reading. She's gone crazy making up for lost time! She loves fiction and will read "almost" any genre. Hey, a good book is a good book, right? When she's not reading or enjoying her grandchildren, she's busy with her horses. She is also a parade rider and loves being outdoors. In the summer months they also camp with friends on the parade team and spend the weekends riding the beautiful Oklahoma trails with family & friends.

COLOR: White and Yellow (for the Daisy)

APRIL THEMES: (1) April is National Fly a Kite Month: {April 1st} Read a book published in April, or with a kite on the cover. (2) National Reconciliation Day: {2nd of April] Read a “second-chance” romance, or a book where a character is reunited with an old friend or family member. (3) National Sorry Charlie Day: (6th of April) read a book about unrequited love, a runaway bride/groom, a divorced character, or a book with a rainy day scene on the cover. (4) Humorous Day: (19th of April) Read a book that makes you laugh or smile, or is shelved as funny or humor. (5) Full Pink Moon: (22nd of April) [The full moon in April is heralded by the appearance of wild ground phlox or moss pink, one of the first spring flowers.] Read a paranormal romance, a book with a full moon on the cover, or where a character receives a gift of flowers, or maintains a garden.

ITEMS: April’s Birthstone is the diamond. Flowers are the Sweet Pea or Daisy. Zodiac Signs are Aries the Ram and Taurus the bull. Other items are: red coral, sage, phlox, kites, rainy days, American Robin, butterfly.

DAISYKITEDIAMONDCORALBUTTERFLYROBINRAINY DAYSPINKMOON



message 2: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (last edited May 01, 2016 09:02AM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments
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Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Brandilyn 06/06 - Done! Congrats!
Brenda 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Cagney 00/02
Chris 00/03
Deidre 00/05
Elaine 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Héloïse 00/02
jamie 00/??
Karen L 02/02 - Done! Congrats!
Kme_17 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Kristy 00/??
Lisa (Aussie Girl) 02/02 - Done! Congrats!
Lisa Kay 02/02 - Done! Congrats!
Nicole 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Nikki♥ 02/02 - Done! Congrats!
Sandra 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Valarie 00/??


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message 3: by Brenda (last edited Apr 30, 2016 07:01PM) (new)

Brenda | 75 comments I'm in!
Sign me up for 3, please =)

Over in a Flash ~ April
Duration:
April 1 - 30, 2016

3/3

Fly a Kite Month: {April 1st} Alice Through the Looking Glass 4/30/16
Humorous Day: A Million Ways to Die in the West 4/4/16
Full Pink Moon: {paranormal romance} Dating A Dragon 4/23/16

Alice Through the Looking Glass by Walt Disney Company A Million Ways to Die in the West by Seth MacFarlane Dating A Dragon (The Mating Game #2) by Georgette St. Clair


message 4: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

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


message 5: by Kme_17 (new)

Kme_17 | 93 comments I m in for three


message 6: by Valarie (new)

Valarie | 28 comments I'm in!


message 7: by Lisa - (Aussie Girl) (last edited Apr 12, 2016 05:50PM) (new)

Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Two for me this month 2/2. COMPLETED

APRIL KITE FLYING MONTH BOOK PUBLISHED IN APRIL
God's Eye (Northwomen Sagas, #1) by Susan Fanetti BY Susan Fanetti. 4/6/16. ★★★☆

FULL PINK MOON PARANORMAL ROMANCE The Beast (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #14) by J.R. Ward . 4/13/16 ★★★★★


message 8: by Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ (last edited Apr 20, 2016 02:21PM) (new)

Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ (mckennamuse) | 292 comments I'm in for 3 this month!

April Over-In-A-Flash
Finished: 3 of 3 Apr 20, 2016

✔︎ 1. Butterfly: Born in Fire by Nora Roberts |★★★★★| Apr 20
✔︎ 2. Fly a Kite/2nd Chance Romance: Montana Rose by Mary Connealy |★★| Apr 10
✔︎ 3. Item: Horse on cover - Secondhand Souls by Christopher Moore |★★★★| Apr 13

Born in Fire (Born In #1) by Nora Roberts Montana Rose by Mary Connealy Secondhand Souls (Grim Reaper, #2) by Christopher Moore


message 9: by Chris (new)

Chris (cdavies1951) | 266 comments In for 3.


message 10: by Elaine (last edited Apr 06, 2016 04:48PM) (new)

Elaine HEAC- OVER IN A FLASH (April 2016)

FINISHED 3/3

1) HUMEROUS DAY The Viscount Who Loved Me (Bridgertons, #2) by Julia Quinn Julia Quinn 5*****
2) FULL MOON What an Earl Wants by Shirley Karr Shirley Karr 5*****
3) DIAMOND(S) The Tenacious Miss Tamerlane by Kasey Michaels Kasey Michaels 3***

Thanks, Lisa Kay :D


message 11: by Kristy (last edited Apr 02, 2016 12:55PM) (new)

Kristy Over in a Flash ~ Cover Hunt & Theme Challenge ~
Duration: April 1st through April 30th.
Completed: 0/3

APRIL THEMES:
(1) April is National Fly a Kite Month: {April 1st} Read a book published in April, or with a kite on the cover.

(2) April is National Fly a Kite Month: (2nd of April) Read a “second-chance” romance, or a book where a character is reunited with an old friend or family member.

(5) Full Pink Moon: (22nd of April) [The full moon in April is heralded by the appearance of wild ground phlox or moss pink, one of the first spring flowers.] Read a paranormal romance, a book with a full moon on the cover, or where a character receives a gift of flowers, or maintains a garden.


message 12: by Brandilyn (last edited Apr 08, 2016 07:11AM) (new)

Brandilyn (brandilynrc) | 233 comments In for 6

6/6 Complete 7 Apr

COLOR:
White and Yellow (for the Daisy)
Adan (Whitedell Pride Series, #19) by Catherine Lievens 4/3
Spencer Cohen, Book Three (Spencer Cohen, #3) by N.R. Walker 4/6

APRIL THEMES:
(1) April Fools Day: {April 1st} Knit Tight 4/6
(2) April is National Fly a Kite Month: {2nd of April] The Servant 4/7
(4) Humorous Day: (19th of April) How to Catch a Cheetah 4/4
(5) Full Pink Moon: (22nd of April) The Panther's Heart 4/4


message 13: by Nicole (last edited Apr 28, 2016 03:24PM) (new)

Nicole | 115 comments I'll do 3

Completed 3/3

The Highlander's Vow (Loch Moigh #4) by Barbara Longley April Publish date Finished 4/19 ★★★★

Before Jamaica Lane (On Dublin Street, #3) by Samantha Young Rainy Days Finished 4/28 ★★★★

Hawke (Cold Fury Hockey, #5) by Sawyer Bennett Second Chance Romance Finished 4/17 ★★


message 14: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (last edited Apr 30, 2016 09:50AM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, everyone. Let me know if I missed anyone... it is hard for me to see on this little laptop.

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message 15: by Cagney (last edited Mar 28, 2016 07:27PM) (new)

Cagney Katrenak | 5 comments Sounds like fun! I'll give 2 a shot!
I've picked my two, bring it on April!

Humorous- Why We Suck A Feel Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid by Denis Leary

Second Chance- Second Chance by Danielle Steel


message 16: by Héloïse (new)

Héloïse Marie | 1 comments Okay, sounds like fun, I'm in! I'll do two

Item: HORSE
War Horse, by Micheal Morpurgo War Horse (War Horse, #1) by Michael Morpurgo

Color: YELLOW
The book thief, by Markus Zusak The Book Thief by Markus Zusak


message 17: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Cagney & Héloïse!


message 18: by jamie (new)

jamie (cheerpanda85) | 5 comments add me please


message 19: by Nikki ♥ (last edited Apr 18, 2016 01:45PM) (new)

Nikki ♥ | 2103 comments I'm in for 2.

2/2

White and Yellow ~ My Kind of Wonderful (Cedar Ridge, #2) by Jill Shalvis 4/4 - 4.5★

Full Pink Moon ~ Dark of Night (Troubleshooters, #14) by Suzanne Brockmann 4/6 - 5★


message 20: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, jamie & Nikki♥


message 21: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 249 comments I'm in for 3. Thanks Lisa Kay!


message 22: by Deidre (new)

Deidre Nehrenz (dnehrenz) | 1 comments I'm in for 5
The Obsession- Nora Roberts (pub in April)
Taking Chase- Lauren Dane (divorced person)
Black Rose- Nora Roberts (character w/garden)
The Return of Brody McBride- Jennifer Ryan (2nd chances)
Stars of Fortune- Nora Roberts (diamonds on cover)


message 23: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 249 comments 1/3 Completed 4/2/16

April is National Fly a Kite Month: {2nd of April] Read a “second-chance” romance.

Ray of Light (The Days of Redemption #2) by Shelley Shepard Gray

5***** Loved this book!! Can not wait to read the 3rd book!


message 24: by Nikki ♥ (new)

Nikki ♥ | 2103 comments 1/2

White and Yellow ~ My Kind of Wonderful (Cedar Ridge, #2) by Jill Shalvis 4/4 - 4.5★


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Two for me this month 1/2

APRIL KITE FLYING MONTH BOOK PUBLISHED IN APRIL
God's Eye (Northwomen Sagas, #1) by Susan Fanetti BY Susan Fanetti. 4/6/16. ★★★☆ God's Eye (Northwomen Sagas, #1) by Susan Fanetti


message 26: by Elaine (new)

Elaine Hi Lisa Kay
Have finished reading my three (see message 10)

Thanks :D


message 27: by jamie (new)

jamie (cheerpanda85) | 5 comments add me


message 28: by Brandilyn (new)

Brandilyn (brandilynrc) | 233 comments Done!

Brandilyn wrote: "In for 6

6/6 Complete 7 Apr

COLOR:
White and Yellow (for the Daisy)
Adan 4/3
Spencer Cohen, Book Three 4/6

APRIL THEMES:
(1) April Fools Day: {April 1st} [book:..."



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

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Nikki♥, Sandra & Deidre


message 30: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments
Congrats, Elaine & Brandilyn! Woohoo!

...diamonds...



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

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Cool, Karen. Welcome to the challenge!


Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ (mckennamuse) | 292 comments Finished my first book for the month: Montana Rose by Mary Connealy

I was disappointed in this one, but the reviews tell me it's not the author's best work. I'm blaming it on main character, Cassie. She was a complete whack-a-doodle when she wasn't busy being the biggest doormat in Historical Romance history.

Doesn't this mean that a really good book is coming soon? It does, right?


message 33: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments LOL! I use the word "whack-a-doodle" all the time, Becky. Yes, sounds like a good one is coming. But...then again, I'm usually optimistic.

Updated you. :o)


message 34: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (last edited Apr 30, 2016 09:49AM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments HEAC: Over in a Flash - April, 2016


2/2 - Done!

1. Read a paranormal romance, a book with a full moon on the cover, where a character receives a gift of flowers... - All three!
Dark Needs at Night's Edge, by Kresley Cole ★★★★★ audible.com 4/1/2016
2. Yellow
Sweetest Scoundrel, by Elizabeth Hoyt ★★★★½ audible.com 4/8/2016
Dark Needs at Night's Edge (Immortals After Dark #5) by Kresley Cole Sweetest Scoundrel (Maiden Lane, #9) by Elizabeth Hoyt



Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ (mckennamuse) | 292 comments Lisa Kay wrote: "LOL! I use the word "whack-a-doodle" all the time, Becky. Yes, sounds like a good one is coming. But...then again, I'm usually optimistic.

Updated you. :o)"


ROFL! Too funny! Maybe that's where I heard/read that phrase? It just fit this character so perfectly!

I'm reading Cinder, so surely the chances are higher than normal for a five star read. So far, it's really interesting and I'm enjoying it.

Thanks for updating me!


message 36: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 249 comments 2/3 completed 4/8/16

Color: White (pop of cover)
An Amish Wedding by Beth Wiseman

4****


message 37: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Updated you, Sandra.


message 38: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ wrote: "Maybe that's where I heard/read that phrase?"

Could be. I know I've used it when answer some of the Discussion Questions for Buddy Reads I've done. Yup. Sometimes it just fits the character. LOL!


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Two for me this month 2/2. COMPLETED

APRIL KITE FLYING MONTH BOOK PUBLISHED IN APRIL
God's Eye (Northwomen Sagas, #1) by Susan Fanetti BY Susan Fanetti. 4/6/16. ★★★☆

FULL PINK MOON PARANORMAL ROMANCE The Beast (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #14) by J.R. Ward. 4/13/16 ★★★★★ The Beast (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #14) by J.R. Ward


message 40: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments
Woohoo! Congrats, Lisa!

...diamonds...



Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ (mckennamuse) | 292 comments Finished 2 of 3

Completed: Secondhand Souls (Grim Reaper, #2) by Christopher Moore

What a HOOT! This isn't my normal genre, but I thought the first book was hilarious so I had to follow up with the next one. My ribs are sore from laughing all afternoon!


message 42: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (last edited Apr 15, 2016 09:01PM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Nice reason for sore ribs, Becky. Updated you. :o)


Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ (mckennamuse) | 292 comments Lisa Kay wrote: "Nice reason for sore ribs, Becky. Update you. :o)"

Thanks, Lisa Kay! : )


message 44: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 249 comments 3/3 Completed 4/14/16
Theme: Full Pink Moon: Read a paranormal romance, a book with a full moon on the cover.
Serafina and the Black Cloak (Serafina, #1) by Robert Beatty

3*** I enjoyed this book and will definitely recommend it to my Juvenile fiction patrons. I am sure that I will read the next one due out in July. It had a creepy storyline that appeals to young & old readers alike. I listened to the audio version while traveling and thoroughly enjoyed Cassandra Campbells reading of the story. This would be a great vacation book for families to listen to while traveling.


message 45: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments
Congrats, Sandra!

...diamonds...



message 46: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Updated you, Karen L. :o)


message 47: by Nicole (new)

Nicole | 115 comments Finished Hawke (Cold Fury Hockey, #5) by Sawyer Bennett today...not my favorite in this series but still love this author.


message 48: by Brenda (last edited Apr 18, 2016 12:51PM) (new)

Brenda | 75 comments Update post ~ 1 out of 3 done ~ 2 books to go :)


message 49: by Nikki ♥ (new)

Nikki ♥ | 2103 comments I forgot to post when I finished.


2/2

White and Yellow ~ My Kind of Wonderful (Cedar Ridge, #2) by Jill Shalvis 4/4 - 4.5★

Full Pink Moon ~ Dark of Night (Troubleshooters, #14) by Suzanne Brockmann 4/6 - 5★


message 50: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Updated you, Nicole & Brenda. :o)


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