Romance Lovers for the Challenge-Impaired discussion

~Challenge: Green with Envy~

We are paying tribute to the color green again this year, with the added twist of jealousy.

Rules: Pick your reading level for thee month of March, selecting from the following categories (you may choose a category more than once, if you desire). You may have two Reader’s Choices, or more, if you have more than three books that fall into the other categories. Also, you may use the “Spell-it-Out” option.

Duration: March 1st to 31st.

Levels :

1-2 - Easy
3-5 - Medium
6-9 - Harder
10 or more - Hardest

Categories:

1. Read a book you where you turned a little green with envy when you saw someone already posted a review, as they had an Advanced Readers Edition.

2. Turn about is fair play: Read a book that just came out and you’re sure will cause a little envy among GoodReads friends.

3. Read a book that is an “Incredible Hulk!” of a book - meaning >450 pages.

4. Go Green! And save a tree; read a book via some other media delivery system besides paper.

5. Read a book where the hero goes from a frog (i.e. jerk) to a prince (better man) by the end of the book.

6. Read a book where the heroine or hero shows a little jealousy over a rival’s attention to the object of their affection.

7. Read a book with a predominately green cover.

8. Read a book that has a title, or author (first or last name), or series name that starts with the letters G.R.E. or N.

Reader's Choice X2 - or more, if you have more than three books that fall into the other categories.

“WILD CARD!”

Remember, you may replace any book with one found on the shelves of our “Wild Card” Birthday Babies.

Susan (susayq)

Spell-It-Out Option: Spell out E.N.V.Y., or something else that is naturally green.

frog, lake, hill, tree, eyes, peas, apple...

Example of Spell-it-Out - Be sure to tell us your status, and your rating of the book, if you like.

3/6

E. - ✔ Erin McCarthy = Seeing is Believing
N. - NY Girlfriends #1 - The Pregnancy Test, by Erin McCarthy
V. - ✔ Virgin River, by Robyn Carr
Y. - Yates, Maisey = Heir to a Dark Inheritance
Reader ’s Choice:
5. ✔ Hunting Ground, by Patricia Briggs
6. The Cuckoo's Calling, by Robert Galbraith

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Don't forget to add your books to the RLftCI group 14,000 in 2014 Book Count Challenge. For more info, go here . If you’re already a part of this group challenge, don’t forget to ‘tag’ these with the appropriate bookshelf!

                                                                   

    
♣Carolyn F.		5/5 - Done! Congrats!
♣Christine		10/10 - Done! Congrats!
♣Hanita			0/2
♣Hayley			1/3
♣Houda			6/6 - Done! Congrats!
♣Ipshita		6/6 - Done! Congrats!
♣Joann			8/8 - Done! Congrats!
♣Juana "Darkness"	6/6 - Done! Congrats!
♣Judy 			6/6 - Done! Congrats!
♣Karen F		6/6 - Done! Congrats!
♣Karen L		1/3
♣Kari			6/6 - Done! Congrats!
♣Lindy			10/10 - Done! Congrats!
♣Lisa			6/6 - Done! Congrats!
♣Lisa Kay 	8/6-9 - Done! Congrats!
♣Maggie			14/14 - Done! Congrats!
♣Meltem			6/6 - Done! Congrats!
♣Nana			10/10 - Done! Congrats!
♣Nichole		9/9 - Done! Congrats!
♣Patty			0/?
♣Poongothai 		5/5 - Done! Congrats!	
♣❤Stephanie		7/7 - Done! Congrats!
♣Susan			7/7 - Done! Congrats!		
♣Trea			14/14 - Done! Congrats!
♣Turtlecollector	8/8 - Done! Congrats!
♣Valorie		8/8 - Done! Congrats!
  

I'm in! :)

Level: harder (for now)

6/6

✔Read a book that is an “Incredible Hulk!” of a book - meaning >450 pages.
Serenad

✔Go Green! And save a tree; read a book via some other media delivery system besides paper.
The Scent of Shadows (ebook)
Crazy For You (ebook)
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet (audiobook)


✔Read a book with a predominately green cover.
Sins & Needles

✔Read a book that has a title, or author (first or last name), or series name that starts with the letters G.R.E. or N.
Getting Away with It

meltem wrote: "I'm in! :)"

Added you, babe.

~Challenge: Green with Envy~
Duration: 1st March - 31st March
Level: Spell-it-out
0/7

A - Alexandra's Legacy by N.J. Walters
P - Primal Law by J.D. Tyler
P - Fated by Rebecca Zanetti *Cara Paulsen*
L - Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian
E - Enraptured by Elisabeth Naughton

Reader's Choice:
Reader's Choice:

❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Malkom Slaineღ♥ღ wrote: "0/7"

Added you, babe.

I'm in!

Count me in!

Hey, since I'm new here, I don't really know the rules, so I was just wondering if, for example, I read a book with a green cover that has nothing to do with romance, does it count?? Or does it have to be romance? Thanks in advance :D

Nour El Houda wrote: "Hey, since I'm new here, I don't really know the rules, so I was just wondering if, for example, I read a book with a green cover that has nothing to do with romance, does it count?? Or does it hav..."

You can read any book from any genre , it just has to fit the challenge :)

Yay!! Now the chalenge seems easier :D Thank you ShoSho ;)

I'm in for this one. I'm going to wait to figure out my books, though.

Carolyn F, Valerie, Houda, Teresa: Added you, babes. Welcome.

Timeframe: March 2014
Level: Harder
Completed: 8/8

S Sweet Dreams by Kristen Ashley 3/8/14 4♥
H Hot Zone by Catherine Mann 3/1/14 3♥
A Ashley, Kristen Lady Luck 3/9/14 4♥
M Mariah Stewart Home Again 3/5/14 3♥
R Robb, J D Conspiracy in Death 3/12/14 4♥
O Once in a Lifetime by Jill Shalvis 3/7/14 4♥
C Carly Phillips Perfect Fling 3/6/14 4♥
K Kristen Ashley Breathe 3/10/14 4♥

I'm in! Not sure how many yet.

I'm in, too... but I'll probably go for easy.

I'm in. I'll see what level I made it to at the end of the month LOL

7/xx

6. green with jealousy: the heroine is jealous over the fact that the hero loved another woman at one point and was afraid he'd go back to her. Wed to a Highland Warrior by Donna Fletcher
5. from a frog to a prince: the Sheikh was a total jerk to Diana at first and then falls in love with her. The Sheik Retold by Victoria Vane
7. predominately green cover: The Duke's Perfect Wife by Jennifer Ashley
4. Go green - read a book that isn't printed on paper: Breakaway Hearts by Crista McHugh
2. Turn about is fair play: Play by Kylie Scott. Came out on Mar 25
8. Author's Name starts with G: When a Lord Needs a Lady by Jane Goodger
WILD CARD BIRTHDAY - since I'm the one with the list to choose from LOL Hall of Secrets by Cate Campbell


READ:

I'm going to go for Hardest. (Wish me luck!)

14/14

1. Read a book you where you turned a little green with envy when you saw someone already posted a review, as they had an Advanced Readers Edition

Until Lilly 3/8 ***

4. Go Green! And save a tree; read a book via some other media delivery system besides paper.

Night Reigns audible 3/15 ****
Found in Bliss ebook 3/1 ****
Laid Bear ebook 3/1 ***

5. Read a book where the hero goes from a frog (i.e. jerk) to a prince (better man) by the end of the book.

Wallbanger 3/8 ****

6. Read a book where the heroine or hero shows a little jealousy over a rival’s attention to the object of their affection.

Slade 3/12 ****

7. Read a book with a predominately green cover.

A Lady Awakened
Marine for Hire 3/2 ***
Protecting What's His 3/2 ****
The Devil's Pawn
Dirty Trick

8. Read a book that has a title, or author (first or last name), or series name that starts with the letters G.R.E. or N.

Glory in Death 3/6 ****
Reaper's Legacy 3/22 ****
Swan and the Bear by: Eve Langlais 3/2 ***
No Strings Attached

Reader's Choice:

Frost Burned 3/4 ****
One Bite With A Stranger 3/1 ***
Lord of Scoundrels 3/10 ****





Finished:

Oh, Maggie, #5 is a perfect fit.

I'm in!

I'm in! I haven't chosen the books yet, but I'm totally in :)

I'm in. Not sure about level or books yet.

Turtlecollector, Nichole, Judy, Lisa Kay, Susan, Maggie, Ipshita, Houda, and Patty: Added you, babes. Welcome.

3/14-3/14

6/6

7. Saving Kabul Corner 3-7-14
8. The Great Trouble 3-15-14
Wild~Fallout 3-1-14
Wild~Book of 1000 Days 3-3-14
B-day~ Witch Song 3-17-14

March 2014: Green with Envy

Level:Medium (3-5 Books)

1/3

Go Green! Devil in Winter (Wallflowers #3) by Lisa Kleypas

Wild Card!: Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy #3) by Richelle Mead

Reader's Choice: The Shunning (The Heritage of Lancaster County #1) by Beverly Lewis *3/12/2014*
5 Stars!

I'm in for 6.

0/6 Read

2. New Release: Night Broken by Patricia Briggs
3. Incredible Hulk: Into the Night by Suzanne Brockmann (467 Pages)
4. Go Green: Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy (ebook)
8. GREEN: Tracking the Tempest by Nicole Peeler
My Choice: TBD
My Choice: TBD

Oh, good. It's been in my TBR for months now I keep bypassing it for newer releases, lol. I have to read those Kristen Ashley books as soon as they come out, dontcha know?

Lisa Kay wrote: "Oh, Maggie, #5 is a perfect fit."

Lisa, Hayley, & Karen F: Added you, babes. Welcome.

Thank you Neo :)

Duration: March 1st to 31st
Level :Harder (6 to 9 books)
Completed : 7

1. Read a book you where you turned a little green with envy when you saw someone already posted a review, as they had an Advanced Readers Edition.

2. Turn about is fair play: Read a book that just came out and you’re sure will cause a little envy among GoodReads friends.

3. Read a book that is an “Incredible Hulk!” of a book - meaning >450 pages.

4. Go Green! And save a tree; read a book via some other media delivery system besides paper. Waking Up Married - Mar 25 (Kindle Edition)

5. Read a book where the hero goes from a frog (i.e. jerk) to a prince (better man) by the end of the book.

6. Read a book where the heroine or hero shows a little jealousy over a rival’s attention to the object of their affection.

7. Read a book with a predominately green cover.
Once Upon a Winter's Eve - Mar 1

8. Read a book that has a title, or author (first or last name), or series name that starts with the letters G.R.E. or N.
It Must Be Love by Rachel Gibson - Mar 21
Reader's Choice X2 - or more, if you have more than three books that fall into the other categories.

“WILD CARD!”

Remember, you may replace any book with one found on the shelves of our “Wild Card” Birthday Babies.


Spell-It-Out Option: Spell out E.N.V.Y., or something else that is naturally green.
frog, lake, hill, tree, eyes, peas, apple...

P - Still Life by Louise Penny Mar 2
E - Eloisa James - When Beauty Tamed the Beast - Mar 3
A - All He Ever Needed - Mar 8
S - Suzanne Brockmann - Over the Edge - Mar 18

Welcome to this challenge, too, Poongothai!

Poongothai wrote: "I'm in for Medium : 5 books"

Added you, babe. Welcome.

Me!! Will post as I go


Green with Envy - March
Completed 0/6

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Reader's Choice:
Reader's Choice:

Kari wrote: "Me!! Will post as I go..."

Added you, babe. Welcome.

I'm in.

MARCH 2014 GREEN WITH ENVY
Duration: March 1-31
Level: Easy
Option: Spell Out
Word: Envy

E: Evangeline Andersen, 3/15/14
N: Neely Powell, 3/9/14
V: (CR)
Y: Young, Samantha, 3/3/14

READER'S CHOICE:
1. 3/20/14
2. 3/18/14

Juana "Darkness" wrote: "I'm in."

Added you, babe. Welcome.

~Challenge: Green with Envy~
Duration: March 1st to 31st.

Level:
10 or more - Hardest

READ: 10/10 or more

Categories:

1. Read a book you where you turned a little green with envy when you saw someone already posted a review, as they had an Advanced Readers Edition.



✔3. Read a book that is an “Incredible Hulk!” of a book - meaning >450 pages. 496 pages A Breath of Frost 09.03.2014 ♥♥♥



4. Go Green! And save a tree; read a book via some other media delivery system besides paper.

✔Storm Born 04.03.2014 ♥♥
✔Thirteen Reasons Why 05.03.2014 ♥♥♥♥
✔The Rose Garden 05.03.2014 ♥♥♥♥
✔The Abandoned 10.03.2014 ♥♥♥
✔Broken Blade 12.03.2014 ♥♥♥♥
✔Across the Nightingale Floor 12.03.2014 ♥♥♥♥♥
Every Secret Thing




7. Read a book with a predominately green cover.



8. Read a book that has a title, or author (first or last name), or series name that starts with the letters G.R.E. or N.

author last name G: Something from the Nightside by Simon R. Green

author last name N: House Rules by Chloe Neill

title G: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

✔title N: Night Blade 11.03.2014 ♥♥♥♥



✔Reader's Choice: Skinwalker 09.03.2014 ♥♥♥
✔Reader's Choice: Broken Homes 05.03.2014 ♥♥♥♥

I'm going for easy

Author with E :

green cover :

~Challenge: Green with Envy~
Duration: March 1st to 31st, 2014
Level: Hardest
Read: 14/14

4. Go Green! And save a tree; read a book via some other media delivery system besides paper: Barefoot Summer by Denise Hunter-3/23/14 (3 stars)
8. Read a book that has a title, or author (first or last name), or series name that starts with the letters G.R.E. or N: A March Bride by Rachel Hauck-3/12/14 (4 stars)

Spell-It-Out Option:
L: Even Villains Fall In Love by Liana Brooks-3/3/14 (3 stars)
E: Enchanted by Alethea Kontis-abandoned at 57% on 3/20/14, substituted A Karma Girl Christmas by Jennifer Estep instead, which I finished on 3/20/14
P: Photographs & Phantoms by Cindy Spencer Pape-3/19/14 (4 stars)
R: Rebellious Desire by Julie Garwood-3/21/14 (3 stars-barely!)
E: Don't Look Back by Lynette Eason-3/17/14 (5 stars)
C: Christina's Tapestry by N.J. Walters-3/16/14 (4 stars)
H: Her Lucky Love by Carrie Ann Ryan-3/15/14 (3 stars)
A: Masks by Evangeline Anderson-3/2/14 (2 stars)
U: Scrumptious by Amanda Usen-3/31/14
N: Dark Witch by Nora Roberts-3/24/14

Readers Choice:
1. Bunny and the Bear by Eve Langlais-3/4/14 (3 stars)
2. Vision in White by Nora Roberts-3/25/14

Christine, Hanita, Trea, and Nana: Gotcha, babes. Welcome.

I can't believe it is March.

March 2014: Green with Envy

Duration: March 1st to 31st, 2014
Read - 1/?

8. Read a book that has a title, or author (first or last name), or series name that starts with the letters G.R.E. or N :
Glitter Baby- 02/03/14 ★★★½

RLftCI March 2014: Green with Envy

Duration: March 1, 2014 - March 31, 2014

Level: Harder

0/8 Read

1. Turn about is fair play: The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison

2. “Incredible Hulk!” (470 pages): Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn

3. Go Green! (audiobook): How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper

4. Go Green! (ebook): The Irish Warrior by Kris Kennedy

5. Predominately green cover: Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb

6. Read a book that has a title, or author (first or last name), or series name that starts with the letters G.R.E. or N: Angel's Peak by Robyn Carr

7. Reader's Choice #1: TBD
8. Reader's Choice #2: TBD

I still have no clue as to what I am reading yet! LOL

Hayley wrote: "I still have no clue as to what I am reading yet! LOL"

LOL! Me either.

Welcome, Joann. Updated you, Ipshita.

~Challenge: Green with Envy~
Duration: March 1st to 31st, 2014
Level: Hardest
Read: 1/14

Updated my list for a book I read last night: Masks. I really didn't care for it much, but it was a short and quick read.

~Challenge: Green with Envy~
Duration: March 1st to 31st, 2014
Level: Hardest
Read: 2/14

I guess I am an eager beaver and have finished a second read! Updated my list to reflect finishing Even Villains Fall In Love today. I'm really on the fence about this book, but found the ending of the book redeeming enough to be curious about the next book in the series.

Trea wrote: "Read: 2/14"

Updated you, babe.

Lisa Kay wrote: "Hayley wrote: "I still have no clue as to what I am reading yet! LOL"

LOL! Me either."

I'm glad I'm not the only one :)