• DHASG Cupcake Wars Quarterly Challenge

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• Cupcake Flavors:

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PROGRESS: 17/22

• Red Velvet Cupcake—read a book set in the United States South: The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred

• Chocolate—read a dark-themed romance or a thriller or suspense novel: Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge

• Vanilla—read a traditional style romance (contemporary or historical): Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson

• Carrot Cake--read a book with a lead character who is into healthy living : Sir Mark Turner in Unclaimed by Courtney Milan

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

• Lemon--read a “tangy” or angsty (makes you cry) book:

• Mocha—read a book with a lead(s) who is in law enforcement: Soulless by Gail Carriger

• Peanut Butter and Jelly—read a book with a dynamic duo: Paradise by Judith McNaught

• Marble/Swirl Cupcake—read a book with an interracial or cross-cultural romance (two characters from different ethnic or racial backgrounds.): Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas

• Tiramisu—read a book that involves Italian culture or is set in Italy:

• Apple Pie—read a book with a member of the United States military service: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

• 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:

• Rocky Road /S’Mores—read a rocky road to romance book or a book that involves camping or surviving against the elements: Perfect by Judith McNaught

• Salted Caramel—read a book with a main character who is ‘salty’ or grumpy : Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas

• Cherry—read a book with a lead who is a virgin : Poppy Hathaway in Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas

• Oreo Cookie--Read a book where opposites attract (like cookies and cream): Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

• Coconut Cream—read a book set in an exotic location, preferably an island setting: Fire by Kristin Cashore

• 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 Duke and I by Julia Quinn

• Nutella/Hazelnut—Since Nutella has a ‘smeared’ reputation, read a book with a main character who has a bad reputation: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas

• Dreamsicle/Orange Cream—read a fantasy or fantasy romance novel: Dreams of Gods and Monsters by Laini Taylor

• Rainbow/Sprinkles—read a children/middle grade book or a book with children as main characters: I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter

• Pumpkin Pie—read a holiday or seasonal (the holiday is your pick) romance: