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DHASG Cupcake Wars Quarterly Challenge

Duration: March 20, 2014-August 1, 2014

Introduction:

In honor of one of the most delectable desserts, and the Food Network TV show built around them, let’s have our own version of Cupcake Wars! It’s not just dessert or a book challenge. It’s war! For this challenge, the participants will have to assemble a formidable collection of cupcakes (with books representing each one) to make it to the finals! The more cupcake flavors you present, the higher your score!

Instructions:

1. Members can sign up at any time during the challenge after the thread opens until midnight on August 1, 2014. Post your initial and final stats (and any updates in between you choose to add).
2. A book can only be used once in the challenge.
3. Books can be from any genre unless explicitly indicated in that part of the challenge.
4. Books must be read between March 20, 2014 and August 1, 2014. Books can overlap with any other challenge on the group taking place during this time period.

Levels:

1. Cupcake Champion: Select and read 16 or more different flavors/books
2. Cupcake Finalist: Select and read 8-15 different flavors/books
3. Cupcake Newbie: Select and read 6-7 different flavors/books

Cupcake Flavors:

1. Red Velvet Cupcake—read a book set in the United States South.
2. Chocolate—read a dark-themed romance or a thriller or suspense novel.
3. Vanilla—read a traditional style romance (contemporary or historical).
4. Carrot Cake--read a book with a lead character who is into healthy living.
5. Green Tea/Macha—read a book set in Asia or involving any Asian culture(s).
6. Lemon--read a “tangy” or angsty (makes you cry) book.
7. Mocha—read a book with a lead(s) who is in law enforcement.
8. Peanut Butter and Jelly—read a book with a dynamic duo.
9. Marble/Swirl Cupcake—read a book with an interracial or cross-cultural romance (two characters from different ethnic or racial backgrounds.)
10. Tiramisu—read a book that involves Italian culture or is set in Italy.
11. Apple Pie—read a book with a member of the United States military service.
12. Banana Cream Pie—since bananas are naturally radioactive and most bananas we eat are clones of one original strain, read a science fiction or sci-fi romance novel.
13. Rocky Road /S’Mores—read a rocky road to romance book or a book that involves camping or surviving against the elements.
14. Salted Caramel—read a book with a main character who is ‘salty’ or grumpy.
15. Cherry—read a book with a lead who is a virgin.
16. Oreo Cookie--Read a book where opposites attract (like cookies and cream).
17. Coconut Cream—read a book set in an exotic location, preferably an island setting.
18. White Chocolate Raspberry—read a book set with an upscale, high class setting or characters (if historical any novel involving the Ton or royalty will count).
19. Nutella/Hazelnut—Since Nutella has a ‘smeared’ reputation, read a book with a main character who has a bad reputation.
20. Dreamsicle/Orange Cream—read a fantasy or fantasy romance novel.
21. Rainbow/Sprinkles—read a children/middle grade book or a book with children as main characters.
22. Pumpkin Pie—read a holiday or seasonal (the holiday is your pick) romance.

Bonus: Select up to three additional cupcake flavors not listed above for challenge and describe how your book fits the flavor.


Any Questions???

Cupcake Warriors

Danielle The Book Huntress
Pat--DONE!!
Maggie--DONE!!
Elizabeth
Amanda--DONE!!!
Melissa
Laura
Suzanne
Amanda
Raine--DONE!!
Netanella--DONE!!!

Cupcake Champion! Yum-my!

Levels:
Cupcake Champion: Select and read 16 or more different flavors/books
Books Read = 16/16 + Bonus = 3/3

Cupcake Flavors:
1. Red Velvet Cupcake—read a book set in the United States South.Caine's Reckoning by Sarah McCarty - 4/7 - 4.25 Stars
2. Chocolate—read a dark-themed romance or a thriller or suspense novel. Every Reasonable Doubt by Pamela Samuels Young -- 3/21 - 4stars
3. Vanilla—read a traditional style romance (contemporary or historical): Moonlight On My Mind by Jennifer McQuiston -- 4/13 - 4.5 Stars
4. Carrot Cake--read a book with a lead character who is into healthy living: Royal Street by Suzanne Johnson -- 4/23 - 4.25stars
7. Mocha—read a book with a lead(s) who is in law enforcement. Dash of Peril by Lori Foster - 4/8 - 4.5 Stars
9. Marble/Swirl Cupcake—read a book with an interracial or cross-cultural romance (two characters from different ethnic or racial backgrounds.Wild Wolf by Jennifer Ashley - 4/4 - 4Stars
10. Tiramisu—read a book that involves Italian culture or is set in Italy.Under Pressure by Laurie Roma -- 4/3 - 4 Stars
13. Rocky Road /S’Mores—read a rocky road to romance book or a book that involves camping or surviving against the elements.The Saint by Monica McCarty -- 4/6 - 3.75 Stars
14. Salted Caramel—read a book with a main character who is ‘salty’ or grumpy.Cole's Redemption by J.D. Tyler -- 3/23 - 4.5 stars
15. Cherry—read a book with a lead who is a virgin.Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas -- 4/1 - 4.5 Stars
16. Oreo Cookie--Read a book where opposites attract (like cookies and cream). Carnal Secrets by Suzanne Wright -- 4/6- 4 Stars
17. Coconut Cream—read a book set in an exotic location, preferably an island setting. Master of Seduction by Kinley MacGregor -- 3/26 - 3.75stars
18. White Chocolate Raspberry—read a book set with an upscale, high class setting or characters (if historical any novel involving the Ton or royalty will count).And The Miss Ran Away With The Rake by Elizabeth Boyle -- 4/4 - 3 Stars
19. Nutella/Hazelnut—Since Nutella has a ‘smeared’ reputation, read a book with a main character who has a bad reputation.A Pirate of Her Own by Kinley MacGregor - 3/26 - 3stars
20. Dreamsicle/Orange Cream—read a fantasy or fantasy romance novel.Alliance Forged by Kylie Griffin -- 3/27 - 3.5stars
21. Rainbow/Sprinkles—read a children/middle grade book or a book with children as main characters.Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling -- 3/21 - 4.5stars

Bonus: Select up to three additional cupcake flavors not listed above for challenge and describe how your book fits the flavor.
Grandma’s Apple Pie: Characters work or US government -- Winters Heat by Cristin Harber -- 4/9 - 4 Stars
German Chocolate: Set In Europe: Blade to the Keep by Lauren Dane -- 4/13 - 4.75 Stars
Spice Cake - Characters have spicy relationship. If Only by Cherise Sinclair -- 3/25 - 3.75stars

I'm in! :)

DHASG Cupcake Wars Quarterly Challenge
Duration: March 20, 2014-August 1, 2014
Cupcake Champion
Books done: 22/22


1. Red Velvet Cupcake—read a book set in the United States South.

On the Edge 4/12 ****

2. Chocolate—read a dark-themed romance or a thriller or suspense novel.

Rapture in Death 4/30 ****

3. Vanilla—read a traditional style romance (contemporary or historical).

Gallant Waif 4/22 *****

4. Carrot Cake-read a book with a lead character who is into healthy living.

Practice Makes Perfect 5/11 ***

5. Green Tea/Macha—read a book set in Asia or involving any Asian culture(s).

Beast Behaving Badly 5/30 *****

6. Lemon-read a “tangy” or angsty (makes you cry) book.

The Hunger Games 3/24 ****

7. Mocha—read a book with a lead(s) who is in law enforcement.

Officer off Limits 4/23 ****

8. Peanut Butter and Jelly—read a book with a dynamic duo.

Rock Chick 4/2 ****

9. Marble/Swirl Cupcake—read a book with an interracial or cross-cultural romance (two characters from different ethnic or racial backgrounds.

Night Broken 6/29 ****

10. Tiramisu—read a book that involves Italian culture or is set in Italy.

A Lady Never Lies 4/21 ****

11. Apple Pie—read a book with a member of the United States military service.

In Bed with Mr. Wrong 6/22 ***

12. Banana Cream Pie—since bananas are naturally radioactive and most bananas we eat are clones of one original strain, read a science fiction or sci-fi romance novel.

Aramus 3/23 ****

13. Rocky Road /S’Mores—read a rocky road to romance book or a book that involves camping or surviving against the elements.

Rescue in the Smokies 4/2 **

14. Salted Caramel—read a book with a main character who is ‘salty’ or grumpy.

Fancy Pants 4/18 ***

15. Cherry—read a book with a lead who is a virgin.

My Fair Captain 4/4 ****

16. Oreo Cookie-Read a book where opposites attract (like cookies and cream).

Bet Me 4/6 *****

17. Coconut Cream—read a book set in an exotic location, preferably an island setting.

Crocodile on the Sandbank 4/13 ****

18. White Chocolate Raspberry—read a book set with an upscale, high class setting or characters (if historical any novel involving the Ton or royalty will count).

Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake 6/25 ****

19. Nutella/Hazelnut—Since Nutella has a ‘smeared’ reputation, read a book with a main character who has a bad reputation.

Valiant 3/26 ***

20. Dreamsicle/Orange Cream—read a fantasy or fantasy romance novel.

Grave Peril 4/15 ***

21. Rainbow/Sprinkles—read a children/middle grade book or a book with children as main characters.

Cage 4/13 ****

22. Pumpkin Pie—read a holiday or seasonal (the holiday is your pick) romance.

All I Want For Christmas is a Duke 4/11 ***


To Read:

Finished:

I'm in! I'll go for champion.

DHASG Cupcake Wars Quarterly Challenge
Duration: March 20, 2014-August 1, 2014
Read 22/16+ (Level: Cupcake Champion)

1. Red Velvet Cupcake —(set in Louisiana) Ours to Love, 4/22/2014, 3*
2. Chocolate —(thriller)Death du Jour, 3/28/2014, 3.5*
3. Vanilla — (contemporary romance)Half Moon Hill,4/10/2014, 3.5*
4. Carrot Cake --(MC who is into healthy living) Eat Play Lust, 4/15/2014, 3*
5. Green Tea/Macha — (set in Japan) A Wild Sheep Chase, 5/1/2014, 3.5*
6. Lemon -(angsty) The Time Traveler's Wife, 4/17/2014, 4*
7. Mocha— (MC is in law enforcement) Fair Game, 4/26/2014, 3.5*
8. Peanut Butter and Jelly — (dynamic duo) Swan and the Bear, 4/5/2014
9. Marble/Swirl Cupcake—(cross-cultural romance)Bite Me, 3/31/2014
10. Tiramisu — (Italian) Nobody's Angel, 5/4/2014
11.Apple Pie — (US military service) Striking Distance, 6/7/2014, 3*
12. Banana Cream Pie — (sci-fi romance) Warrior's Woman, 3/27/2014
13. Rocky Road /S’Mores— (a rocky road to romance book) Feral Sins, 4/10/2014
14. Salted Caramel — (salty, grumpy) Waiting On You, 4/28/2014
15. Cherry — (virgin heroine) Shadow's Claim, 4/24/2014
16. Oreo Cookie -- (opposites attract) Change of Heart, 4/26/2014, 3.5*
17.Coconut Cream — (partly set in Tahiti) The Signature of All Things, 4/4/2014
18. White Chocolate Raspberry — At the Bride Hunt Ball, 4/21/2014
19. Nutella/Hazelnut —(MCs have bad reputation)Hopeless, 4/2/2014
20. Dreamsicle/Orange Cream — (fantasy novel) The Night Circus, 4/23/2014
21. Rainbow/Sprinkles — (children) Sweet, 3/24/2014
22.Pumpkin Pie — Beach House Beginnings, 6/1/2014

Bonus: Select up to three additional cupcake flavors not listed above for challenge and describe how your book fits the flavor.
1. Cinnamon Red Hots: Hot in Here, 5/21/2014, 3.5*

I'm in. Will post later!

DHASG Cupcake Wars Quarterly Challenge
March 20, 2014-August 1, 2014
Level: Cupcake Finalist: 3/15 read



1. Red Velvet Cupcake—read a book set in the United States South.
2. Chocolate Rev It Up 3/29/14 3♥
3. Vanilla Kaleidoscope 3/29/14 5♥
4. Carrot Cake--read a book with a lead character who is into healthy living.
5. Green Tea/Macha—read a book set in Asia or involving any Asian culture(s).
6. Lemon--read a “tangy” or angsty (makes you cry) book.
7. Mocha—read a book with a lead(s) who is in law enforcement.
8. Peanut Butter and Jelly—read a book with a dynamic duo.
9. Marble/Swirl Cupcake—read a book with an interracial or cross-cultural romance (two characters from different ethnic or racial backgrounds.)
10. Tiramisu—read a book that involves Italian culture or is set in Italy.
11. Apple Pie Ball & Chain 3/29/14 3♥
12. Banana Cream Pie—since bananas are naturally radioactive and most bananas we eat are clones of one original strain, read a science fiction or sci-fi romance novel.
13. Rocky Road /S’Mores—read a rocky road to romance book or a book that involves camping or surviving against the elements.
14. Salted Caramel—read a book with a main character who is ‘salty’ or grumpy.
15. Cherry—read a book with a lead who is a virgin.
16. Oreo Cookie--Read a book where opposites attract (like cookies and cream).
17. Coconut Cream—read a book set in an exotic location, preferably an island setting.
18. White Chocolate Raspberry—read a book set with an upscale, high class setting or characters (if historical any novel involving the Ton or royalty will count).
19. Nutella/Hazelnut—Since Nutella has a ‘smeared’ reputation, read a book with a main character who has a bad reputation.
20. Dreamsicle/Orange Cream—read a fantasy or fantasy romance novel.
21. Rainbow/Sprinkles—read a children/middle grade book or a book with children as main characters.
22. Pumpkin Pie—read a holiday or seasonal (the holiday is your pick) romance.

I'm in. Going for cupcake finalist. Read 16
1. Red Velvet Cupcake- Going Deep set in Texas read 3/23
2.Chocolate- thriller/suspense Playing With Fire 4/20
3. Vanilla- Animal Magnetism contemporary, read 4/8
4. Carrot Cake It Must Be Loveheroine into healthy living 5/26
7. Mocha Set the Dark on Fire4/19 hero in law enforcement
8. Peanut butter and jelly- Trial by Fire dynamic duo Nate Stryker Sam Carter 5/10
9. Marble Swirl cupcakeFire and Ice interracial couple 5/14
10.tiramisu-All the Way7/6
11.Apple Pie member of military Navy Seal-Crazy Good6/2
13.Rocky Road/s'mores Simply Irresistible6/17 rocky road to romance
14. Salted Caramel character salty or grumpy Frank Knight In Rides
Trouble
15. Cherry virgin mcLosing It6/4
17. Coconut cream island setting Passion in Paradise: Paradise Awakening6/28
19.nutella/hazelnut Make Mine a Bad Boy 5/11 mc bad reputation
21.Rainbow /Sprinkles kids are main character Catch Me A Cowboy 5/15
22. Pumpkin pie thanksgiving figures predominantly in this book Dream Huntress7/3

Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group
DHASG Cupcake Wars 2014 Quarterly Challenge
Duration: 4/1/2014 - 8/1/2014

Progress: 22 out of 22 (Cupcake Champion: Select and read 16 or more different flavors/books)

1. Red Velvet Cupcake — Read a book set in the United States South -
On the Edge by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 4/1/2014 - Set in Georgia

2. Chocolate — Read a dark-themed romance or a thriller or suspense novel -
Something About You by Julie James - **** - 7/15/2014 - 307 Pages - Romantic Suspence Novel

3. Vanilla — Read a traditional style romance (contemporary or historical) -
Boomerang Bride by Fiona Lowe - ***** - 4/2/2014

4. Carrot Cake - Read a book with a lead character who is into healthy living -
Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen - *** - 4/3/2014

5. Green Tea/Macha — Read a book set in Asia or involving any Asian culture(s)
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan - ***** - 7/31/2014

6. Lemon - Read a “tangy” or angsty (makes you cry) book -
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - ***** - 6/12/2014 - 313 Pages

7. Mocha — Read a book with a lead(s) who is in law enforcement -
Deadly Heat by Cynthia Eden - ** - 4/4/2014

8. Peanut Butter and Jelly — Read a book with a dynamic duo -
Witness in Death by J.D. Robb - ***** - 4/16/2014 - Eve & Roarke

9. Marble/Swirl Cupcake — Read a book with an interracial or cross-cultural romance (two characters from different ethnic or racial backgrounds.)
Blood Wyne by Yasmine Galenorn - **** - 4/20/2014 - Vampire & Shifter couple

10. Tiramisu — Read a book that involves Italian culture or is set in Italy
Pompeii by Robert Harris - * - 5/28/2014 - Set in Italy

11. Apple Pie — Read a book with a member of the United States military service -
The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg - ***** - 4/6/2014

12. Banana Cream Pie — Since bananas are naturally radioactive and most bananas we eat are clones of one original strain, read a science fiction or sci-fi romance novel.
The Maze Runner by James Dashner - *** - 5/6/2014 - Science Fiction Book

13. Rocky Road /S’Mores — Read a rocky road to romance book or a book that involves camping or surviving against the elements.
Dog Handling by Clare Naylor - **** - 4/9/2014 - Rocky Road to Romance

14. Salted Caramel — Read a book with a main character who is ‘salty’ or grumpy.
Death Masks by Jim Butcher - ***** - 4/27/2014

15. Cherry — Read a book with a lead who is a virgin.
Cotillion by Georgette Heyer - **** - 4/15/2014

16. Oreo Cookie - Read a book where opposites attract (like cookies and cream).
Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor - ***** - 4/21/2013 - 418 Pages

17. Coconut Cream — Read a book set in an exotic location, preferably an island setting.
Splintered by A.G. Howard - ** - 6/9/2014 - 371 Pages - Set in Wonderland

18. White Chocolate Raspberry — Read a book set with an upscale, high class setting or characters (if historical any novel involving the Ton or royalty will count) -
Burn by Maya Banks - **** - 4/8/2014

19. Nutella/Hazelnut — Since Nutella has a ‘smeared’ reputation, read a book with a main character who has a bad reputation -
The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison - ***** - 4/10/2014

20. Dreamsicle/Orange Cream — Read a fantasy or fantasy romance novel
Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins - **** - 4/17/2014 - Fantasy

21. Rainbow/Sprinkles — Read a children/middle grade book or a book with children as main characters.
The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley - ***** - 5/14/2014

22. Pumpkin Pie — Read a holiday or seasonal (the holiday is your pick) romance
A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 7/30/2014

Glad you are joining, Suzanne!

DHASG Cupcake Wars Quarterly Challenge
Duration: March 20, 2014-August 1, 2014
Level: Cupcake Champion
Progress: 19 of 16-25
Updated: 07/01/14

Cupcake Flavors:

1. Red Velvet Cupcake: Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews; Read 07/17/14

2. Chocolate: Glory in Death by J.D. Robb; Read 05/07/14

3. Vanilla: Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks; Read 04/28/14

4. Carrot Cake: read a book with a lead character who is into healthy living.

5. Green Tea/Macha: Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh; Read 06/10/14

6. Lemon: The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks; Read 05/05/14

7. Mocha: Rock Chick Reckoning by Kristen Ashley; Read 04/22/14

8. Peanut Butter and Jelly: One Grave at a Time: Night Huntress Series, Book 6 by Jeaniene Frost; Read 04/18/14

9. Marble/Swirl Cupcake: Rock Chick Regret by Kristen Ashley; Read 06/17/14

10. Tiramisu: Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian; Read 05/13/14

11. Apple Pie: Sweet Dreams by Kristen Ashley; Read 03/25/14

12. Banana Cream Pie: Play of Passion by Nalini Singh; Read 04/10/14

13. Rocky Road/S’Mores: Master of the Mountain by Cherise Sinclair; Read 05/04/14

14. Salted Caramel: read a book with a main character who is ‘salty’ or grumpy.

15. Cherry: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare; Read 06/23/14

16. Oreo Cookie: The Will by Kristen Ashley; Read 05/29/14

17. Coconut Cream: The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter (Budapest); Read 06/06/14

18. White Chocolate Raspberry: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley; Read 03/31/14

19. Nutella/Hazelnut: Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley; Read 04/30/14

20. Dreamsicle/Orange Cream: Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh; Read 06/27/14

21. Rainbow/Sprinkles: read a children/middle grade book or a book with children as main characters.

22. Pumpkin Pie: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas; Read 06/19/14

Bonus: Select up to three additional cupcake flavors not listed above for challenge and describe how your book fits the flavor.

I'd like to try this challenge!
Cupcake Champion 23/16


Cupcake Flavors:

✔ 01. Red Velvet Cupcake — In Finn's Heart by Roxie Rivera ★★★★
✔ 02. Chocolate — Mine to Take by Cynthia Eden ★★★★
✔ 03. Vanilla — In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks ★★★★
✔ 04. Carrot Cake — Fight For Me by Bethany Bazile ★★★★★
05. Green Tea/Macha—read a book set in Asia or involving any Asian culture(s).
✔ 06. Lemon - Fantastical by Kristen Ashley ★★★★★
✔ 07. Mocha — The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston ★★★
✔ 08. Peanut Butter and Jelly — Divided by Evangeline Anderson ★★★
✔ 09. Marble/Swirl Cupcake — The Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley ★★★★★
✔ 10. Tiramisu — Afterburn by Sylvia Day ★★★★
✔ 11. Apple Pie — Heat of the Moment by Elle Kennedy ★★★
✔ 12. Banana Cream Pie — Gracie's Touch by S.E. Smith ★★★★
✔ 13. Rocky Road /S’Mores — Beauty by Sophie Oak ★★★★
✔ 14. Salted Caramel — Ride with Me by Ruthie Knox ★★★
✔ 15. Cherry — Chasing Love by Elizabeth Lapthorne ★★★
✔ 16. Oreo Cookie — The Will by Kristen Ashley ★★★★★
✔ 17. Coconut Cream — On Dublin Street by Samantha Young ★★★★★
✔ 18. White Chocolate Raspberry — Wildest Dreams by Kristen Ashley ★★★★★
✔ 19. Nutella/Hazelnut — Beast by Sophie Oak ★★★★
✔ 20. Dreamsicle/Orange Cream — Broken Dove by Kristen Ashley ★★★★★
21. Rainbow/Sprinkles—read a children/middle grade book or a book with children as main characters.
✔ 22. Pumpkin Pie — A Very Russian Christmas by Roxie Rivera ★★★★

Bonus: Select up to three additional cupcake flavors not listed above for challenge and describe how your book fits the flavor.
✔ 01. Cinnamon Red Hots — Tempting the Bodyguard by J. Lynn ★★★★★
✔ 02. Peanuts & CrackerJack Cupcake — Catching Hell: A Hot Contemporary Romance by Mindy Klasky ★★★★
✔ 03. White Chocolate Wedding Cupcake — Baiting the Maid of Honor by Tessa Bailey ★★★★


In reading order:

Glad you joined us, Raine. Hope you enjoy the challenge.

complete at message 3

Congratulations, Pat!

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "Congratulations, Pat!"

thanks Danielle, good cupcakes

I finished the Cupcake Wars 2014 Challenge at message 13! YAY!

Congratulations, Raine!

Posting my intentions - still have two months on this challenge!

You can do it, Netanella!

DHASG Cupcake Wars Quarterly Challenge


Duration: March 20, 2014-August 1, 2014
Read: 15/22

Levels:
1. Cupcake Champion: Select and read 16 or more different flavors/books
2. Cupcake Finalist: Select and read 8-15 different flavors/books
3. Cupcake Newbie: Select and read 6-7 different flavors/books

Cupcake Flavors:

✔ 1. Red Velvet Cupcake Read a book set in the United States South: French Quarter - 07.03.2014 (★★★)
✔ 2. Chocolate Read a dark-themed romance or a thriller or suspense novel: Perfect Mate - 07.13.2014 (★★★)
✔ 3. Vanilla Read a traditional style romance (contemporary or historical): On Dublin Street - 07.16.2014 (★★★★)
4. Carrot Cake--read a book with a lead character who is into healthy living.
5. Green Tea/Macha—read a book set in Asia or involving any Asian culture(s).
6. Lemon--read a “tangy” or angsty (makes you cry) book.
✔ 7. Mocha Read a book with a lead(s) who is in law enforcement: Panic - 07.15.2014 (★★★★)
8. ✔ Peanut Butter and Jelly Read a book with a dynamic duo: Across the Stars -07.28.2014 (★★★)
✔ 9. Marble/Swirl Cupcake Read a book with an interracial or cross-cultural romance: Full Wolf Moon - 07.05.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 10. Tiramisu Read a book that involves Italian culture: A Hidden Fire by Elizabeth Hunter - 07.03.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ 11. Apple Pie Read a book with a member of the United States military service: A New World: Chaos by John O'Brien - 07.11.2014 (★)
✔ 12. Banana Cream Pie Read a science fiction or sci-fi romance novel: The Whore by Lilli Feisty - 07.01.2014 (★★★)
13. Rocky Road /S’Mores—read a rocky road to romance book or a book that involves camping or surviving against the elements.
✔ 14. Salted Caramel Read a book with a main character who is ‘salty’ or grumpy: Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day - 07.04.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 15. Cherry Read a book with a lead who is a virgin: Eye of the Draco: Darkfall - 07.09.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 16. Oreo Cookie Read a book where opposites attract: Badass - 07.28.2014 (★)
✔ 17. Coconut Cream Read a book set in an exotic location, preferably an island setting: Sirena by Donna Jo Napoli - 07.05.2014(★★★★★)
✔ 18. White Chocolate Raspberry Read a book set with an upscale, high class setting or characters: For Desire Alone by Jess Michaels - 07.09.2014 (★★★)
✔ 19. Nutella/Hazelnut Since Nutella has a ‘smeared’ reputation, read a book with a main character who has a bad reputation Dead Beat by Jim Butcher - 07.24.2014 (★★★★★)
20. Dreamsicle/Orange Cream—read a fantasy or fantasy romance novel.
21. Rainbow/Sprinkles—read a children/middle grade book or a book with children as main characters.
22. Pumpkin Pie—read a holiday or seasonal (the holiday is your pick) romance.

Bonus: Select up to three additional cupcake flavors not listed above for challenge and describe how your book fits the flavor.

I finished! Updated message 4. :)

Finished! Post 12 has been updated.

Challenge completed #9 updated

Congrats to everyone who finished. Thanks for participating, everyone. I hope it helped you appreciate how awesome cupcakes are!

I'm working on the next quarterly challenge. I hope to have it posted by the end of August at least.

Updated Post #22 above - thanks, all

Way to go, Netanella, Amanda, Laura, Maggie!

I'm finally getting a chance to update my stats on this challenge. Despite the delay, I read all these before August 1st.

Update: 8/20
Level: Cupcake Champion
Completed: 19/22
DONE!!

DONE 1. Red Velvet Cupcake—read a book set in the United States South.--Slash and Burn by Matt Hilton 4/9
DONE 2. Chocolate—read a dark-themed romance or a thriller or suspense novel.--Sight Unseen 7/22
DONE 3. Vanilla—read a traditional style romance (contemporary or historical).--The Game and the Governess by Kate Noble 6/27
4. Carrot Cake--read a book with a lead character who is into healthy living.
5. Green Tea/Macha—read a book set in Asia or involving any Asian culture(s).
DONE 6. Lemon--read a “tangy” or angsty (makes you cry) book.--Fables, Vol. 10: The Good Prince by Bill Willingham
DONE 7. Mocha—read a book with a lead(s) who is in law enforcement.--Death Rejoices by AJ Aalto
DONE 8. Peanut Butter and Jelly—read a book with a dynamic duo. --The Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas 6/24
DONE 9. Marble/Swirl Cupcake—read a book with an interracial or cross-cultural romance (two characters from different ethnic or racial backgrounds.)--Until I Saw Your Smile by JJ Murray
DONE 10. Tiramisu—read a book that involves Italian culture or is set in Italy. --A Vengeful Passion by Lynne Graham 6/14
DONE 11. Apple Pie—read a book with a member of the United States military service. --Captain America and Black Widow by David Bunn 6/26
DONE 12. Banana Cream Pie—since bananas are naturally radioactive and most bananas we eat are clones of one original strain, read a science fiction or sci-fi romance novel. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey 6/5
DONE 13. Rocky Road /S’Mores—read a rocky road to romance book or a book that involves camping or surviving against the elements. (Rocky Road to Romance)--Captives of the Past by Robyn Donald 7/13
DONE 14. Salted Caramel—read a book with a main character who is ‘salty’ or grumpy.--The Punisher, Vol. 1 by Greg Rucka 7/4
DONE 15. Cherry—read a book with a lead who is a virgin. --Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 7/30
DONE 16. Oreo Cookie--Read a book where opposites attract (like cookies and cream). Hearts In Ruin by JC Conway 7/4
DONE 17. Coconut Cream—read a book set in an exotic location, preferably an island setting.--Date With the Devil by Olivia Rupprecht 7/17
DONE 18. White Chocolate Raspberry—read a book set with an upscale, high class setting or characters (if historical any novel involving the Ton or royalty will count).--The King by JR Ward 4/21
DONE 19. Nutella/Hazelnut—Since Nutella has a ‘smeared’ reputation, read a book with a main character who has a bad reputation. How to School Your Scoundrel by Juliana Gray 4/24
DONE 20. Dreamsicle/Orange Cream—read a fantasy or fantasy romance novel. -- In the House of the Wicked by Thomas E. Sniegoski 7/21
DONE 21. Rainbow/Sprinkles—read a children/middle grade book or a book with children as main characters.--The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud 7/9
22. Pumpkin Pie—read a holiday or seasonal (the holiday is your pick) romance.