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message 1: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (last edited Aug 25, 2014 09:45AM) (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: September 1st through 30th, 2014.

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

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

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

Member Choosing: Michelle T. has been a GoodReads member since July, 2012 and a participant of Happily Ever After Café since February, 2014. She joined GRs out of curiosity, and got involve with reading clubs because she had never being in one. Besides reading, she likes to cook (most dishes are Colombian and Venezuelan), cross stitch, spend time with her family (including the pets), and sleeping. Her family has a very mixed culture: Colombians, Italians, Venezuelans, and Americans. She’s really sensitive, and sincere (her mom used to say it was a good and bad thing). She loves life, and believes she can learn something from everyone that passes through her life and everyday that goes by…

COLOR: White, Red, and Blue (remembering 9/11)

HOLIDAY THEMES: (1) Read a Book Day: {September 6th} Choose any new book added to your TBR. (2) 9/11 Remembrance Day: {September 11th} Read any book with soldiers, where someone saves someone, or books about war. (3) Make Your Bed Day: {September 11th} Read any books with people sleeping or in bed. (4) National Women's Friendship Day: {September 21st} Choose a book with the word “friendship” anywhere within, or one about two or more friends. (5) Hispanic Heritage Month: Select a book with a Latino descendant or written by a Hispanic author. (6) Honey Month: Search for books with the word “honey,” “honeymoon,” etc.

ITEMS: September’s Birthstones are sapphire, chrysolite, and lapis lazuli. Its flowers are Orchids & Morning Glory. Zodiac Signs are Leo and Virgo. Other items are a pet of any kind, dishes, someone sleeping, a moon, an interracial couple, and any kind of needlework items.

MORNING GLORYCROSS-STITCH911 REMEMBERANCELAPIS
ORCHIDHISPANIC HERITAGEVIRGOHONEYMOON MOONHONEY


message 2: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (last edited Oct 14, 2014 10:02AM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments
Blinkie Text Generator at TextSpace.net
 
Aimee 0/2
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BJ Rose 3/3 - Done! Congrats!
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❁Danielle 3/3 - Done! Congrats!
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Ipshita 5/3 - Done! Congrats!
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message 3: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 1031 comments Count me in!


message 4: by Lauren (new)

Lauren Peters (lepeters) | 80 comments I'm in for 3!


message 5: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Ipshita & Lauren!


message 6: by Nikki ♥ (new)

Nikki ♥ | 2103 comments I'm in for at least 3.


message 7: by Elaine (new)

Elaine Hiya Lisa, 7 for me.
Thanks :o)


message 8: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Nikki♥ and Elaine!


message 9: by Saxonjus (new)

Saxonjus | 138 comments Im in for two please

The Last Tommy : War in story

Caspar The Commuting Cat - Animal on cover


message 10: by Jonel (last edited Sep 14, 2014 08:59PM) (new)

Jonel description

I'm in for 3 :)

3/3

COLOR: White, Red, and Blue (remembering 9/11) ~ Marriage by Design by Elley Arden (white & blue cover)

HOLIDAY THEMES: (1) Read a Book Day: {September 6th} Choose any new book added to your TBR. ~ In Bed with a Rogue by Samantha Grace

ITEMS: September’s Birthstones are sapphire, chrysolite, and lapis lazuli. Its flowers are Orchids & Morning Glory. Zodiac Signs are Leo and Virgo. Other items are a pet of any kind, dishes, someone sleeping, a moon, an interracial couple, and any kind of needlework items.

The Dog Park by Laura Caldwell


message 11: by Kme_17 (new)

Kme_17 | 93 comments I m in for three


message 12: by Shay (last edited Sep 16, 2014 08:06AM) (new)

Shay (shaylyn318) | 66 comments I'm in for three
1/3

Color- Guardian Angel (Crown's Spies, #2) by Julie Garwood
Holiday-Rescue Wild Card (Elite Ops, #1) by Lora Leigh finished 1/16/14 ★★★★★
Item- Moon After Sundown (Vampire Trilogy, #2) by Amanda Ashley


message 13: by [deleted user] (new)

I'd like to try. I've never done this before, but I'd like to try the Make Your Bed Day theme and Hispanic Heritage Month. I hope I'm doing this right!


message 14: by Jessica (new)

Jessica McDonald I'll give it a go :) Count me in for three


message 15: by Chris (last edited Sep 24, 2014 01:14PM) (new)

Chris (cdavies1951) | 266 comments I'm in for 3.


1. Honey - The Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley. Circe calls Lahn "Honey" as a term of endearment.

2. White Cockroaches (Harry Hole, #2) by Jo Nesbø by Jo Nesbo 9/22

3. Red - The Naked Duke (Naked Nobility, #1) by Sally MacKenzie by Sally MacKenzie 09/24


message 16: by Poongothai (last edited Sep 28, 2014 11:39PM) (new)

Poongothai (poongsa) | 67 comments I'm in for 4
Completed
Duration : Sept 2014

COLOR:
White The Joy of x A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity by Steven H. Strogatz Sep 7 Lead Me On (Tumble Creek, #3) by Victoria Dahl Sep 28
Red, Unlocked (Turner, #1.5) by Courtney Milan Sep 23 The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri Sep 25
Blue Texas Rain (Whispering Mountain, #1) by Jodi Thomas Sep 14 A Mother's Wish (Wed In The West, #1) by Karen Templeton Sep 24

HOLIDAY THEMES:
(1) Read a Book Day: {September 6th} Choose any new book added to your TBR. At the Bride Hunt Ball (Devine & Friends, #1) by Olivia Parker Sep 17
(2) 9/11 Remembrance Day: {September 11th} Read any book with soldiers, where someone saves someone, or books about war.
(3) Make Your Bed Day: {September 11th} Read any books with people sleeping or in bed.
(4) National Women's Friendship Day: {September 21st} Choose a book with the word “friendship” anywhere within, or one about two or more friends. 204 Rosewood Lane (Cedar Cove, #2) by Debbie Macomber Sep 5
(5) Hispanic Heritage Month: Select a book with a Latino descendant or written by a Hispanic author.
(6) Honey Month: Search for books with the word “honey,” “honeymoon,” etc.

ITEMS: September’s Birthstones are sapphire, chrysolite, and lapis lazuli. Its flowers are Orchids & Morning Glory. Zodiac Signs are Leo and Virgo. Other items are a pet of any kind, dishes, someone sleeping, a moon, an interracial couple, and any kind of needlework items.


message 17: by Shinjini (new)

Shinjini (shinjini14) I'm in for 2. :)


message 18: by btwthesepages (new)

btwthesepages | 33 comments I'm in too :)

It's my first time so I'll see many I can do.

Duration : Sept 2014
COLOR: White, Red, and Blue (remembering 9/11)

HOLIDAY THEMES: (1) Read a Book Day: {September 6th} Choose any new book added to your TBR. (2) 9/11 Remembrance Day: {September 11th} Read any book with soldiers, where someone saves someone, or books about war. (3) Make Your Bed Day: {September 11th} Read any books with people sleeping or in bed. (4) National Women's Friendship Day: {September 21st} Choose a book with the word “friendship” anywhere within, or one about two or more friends. (5) Hispanic Heritage Month: Select a book with a Latino descendant or written by a Hispanic author. (6) Honey Month: Search for books with the word “honey,” “honeymoon,” etc.

ITEMS: September’s Birthstones are sapphire, chrysolite, and lapis lazuli. Its flowers are Orchids & Morning Glory. Zodiac Signs are Leo and Virgo. Other items are a pet of any kind, dishes, someone sleeping, a moon, an interracial couple, and any kind of needlework items.


message 19: by Nicole (last edited Sep 28, 2014 02:11PM) (new)

Nicole | 115 comments I am in for 3! Completed 3/3

Remembrance Day: The Fiery Cross The Fiery Cross (Outlander, #5) by Diana Gabaldon finished Sept 29 - 5 stars!

Read a Book Day: The Elusive Wife: The Elusive Wife (Marriage Mart Mayhem, #1) by Callie Hutton finished Sept 2

Moon: BeSwitched BeSwitched by Molly Snow Finished Sept 5


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Three for me this month.


message 21: by Ishi (new)

Ishi Bhanot I'm in too! Will be my first time here so I'll see how many I can do and let you know :)


message 22: by Sandra (new)

Sandra HEA September 2014 Challenge


0/2 completed


1. Read a book day: Moon
2. 9/11: Running Scared

Moon (New Species, #10) by Laurann Dohner Running Scared (Sentinel Wars, #3) by Shannon K. Butcher


message 23: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (last edited Aug 23, 2014 07:13AM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Saxonjus, Jonel, Kim, Shay, Aimee (yes, that was perfect!), Eruditeamity, Chris, Poongothai, Shinjini, Arshiya, Nicole, Lisa (Aussie Girl), Ishi (neat that this is your first challenge with HEAC!), and Sandra!


message 24: by Maggie (last edited Sep 28, 2014 10:55AM) (new)

Maggie (magzzzz) | 12 comments HEA September 2014 Challenge
9/1 - 9/30
2/2

Color:

White: Chew, Vol. 1: Taster's Choice 9/5 ****

HOLIDAY THEMES: (1) Read a Book Day: {September 6th} Obsidian 9/4 ***

Chew, Vol. 1 Taster's Choice by John Layman Obsidian (New Species, #8) by Laurann Dohner


message 25: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

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


message 26: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Kidd (jenniferkidd) | 51 comments I'm in for three


message 27: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

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


message 28: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Kidd (jenniferkidd) | 51 comments Thank you for showing me how I can add pictures of my books!
Here is my list:
(Please let me know if I choose wrong, book doesn't go with topic, etc.....)
Holiday themes -
* 9/11 Remembrance Day (soldier&war) : Harrigan's Bride by Cheryl Reavis
* Make your bed (someone sleeping): Dead Perfect by Amanda Ashley
Items:
* Color: (red,white,blue) Notorious Pleasures (Maiden Lane, #2) by Elizabeth Hoyt
* Moon: Marked (House of Night #1) by P.C. Cast
0/4


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

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Sure, Jennifer. Great; you're going with four.


message 30: by Melissa (new)

Melissa I'm going to try for these 3:m

Color:Red & blue Dark Legend (Dark, #8) by Christine Feehan

Women's Friendship /day: Blue Dahlia (In The Garden, #1) by Nora Roberts

Moon: Moon's Flower (Kingdom, #6) by Marie Hall


message 31: by Michelle T. (new)

Michelle T. (chely1217) | 399 comments I'm in... 2 again for me.

Nice description of me... Thank you Lisa Kay :D


message 32: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Melissa & Michelle T.! :o)


message 33: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 249 comments I'm in for 3 again!!


message 34: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

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


message 35: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Kendra. Glad you liked it enough to come back. :o)


message 36: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments :o)


message 37: by Diana S (last edited Sep 10, 2014 09:30PM) (new)

Diana S Over in a Flash ~ Cover Hunt & Theme Challenge ~
Duration: September 1st through 30th, 2014.

COLOR: White, Red, and Blue (remembering 9/11)

HOLIDAY THEMES:
(1) Read a Book Day: {September 6th} Choose any new book added to your TBR.
(2) 9/11 Remembrance Day: {September 11th} Read any book with soldiers, where someone saves someone, or books about war.
(3) Make Your Bed Day: {September 11th} Read any books with people sleeping or in bed.
(4) National Women's Friendship Day: {September 21st} Choose a book with the word “friendship” anywhere within, or one about two or more friends.
(5) Hispanic Heritage Month: Select a book with a Latino descendant or written by a Hispanic author.
(6) Honey Month: Search for books with the word “honey,” “honeymoon,” etc.

ITEMS:
September’s Birthstones are sapphire, chrysolite, and lapis lazuli.
Its flowers are Orchids & Morning Glory.
Zodiac Signs are Leo and Virgo.
Other items are a pet of any kind, dishes, someone sleeping, a moon, an interracial couple, and any kind of needlework items.


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

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome to the challenge, Diana S and Karen!


message 39: by Julianna (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 671 comments Count me in for 2.


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

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


message 41: by Nicole (new)

Nicole | 115 comments I had to change one of my books as I thought I had the book but apparently I dont :( Updated with my new book and theme day!


message 42: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Ah, yes. It happens, Nichole. I did a challenge a little while ago where I read the book too early to count for that month. LOL!

BTW, The Elusive Wife (Marriage Mart Mayhem, #1) by Callie Hutton looks interesting. I've never read that author before.


message 43: by Nicole (new)

Nicole | 115 comments Neither have I but it sounds good! Here's hoping :)


message 44: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) I'm in

I don't know what one I'll do yet or how many


message 45: by Shinjini (last edited Aug 31, 2014 06:53AM) (new)

Shinjini (shinjini14) These are the books I'll be reading.

Colour: Blue Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith

Read a Book Day: {September 6th} Choose any new book added to your TBR. Death Note, Vol. 5 Whiteout (Death Note, #5) by Tsugumi Ohba

Make Your Bed Day: {September 11th} Read any book with people sleeping or in bed. Forever by Judy Blume

I'll try to sneak in the third one if I get time. My goal, as of now, remains 2. :)


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

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

Updated your link, Shinjini, and left you at 2. BTW, that looks like THE Strangers on a Train, from Hitchcock fame. Enjoy!


message 47: by Shinjini (new)

Shinjini (shinjini14) Thanks! And yes, yes it is! I cannot wait to start! :D


message 48: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments You are tempting me to follow suit.


message 49: by Shinjini (new)

Shinjini (shinjini14) Shall I try harder? :P


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

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments **chuckles**


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