December 2009

1. Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger currently listening
2. Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card (Shadow Series Book 1) 12/4
3. Covet by JR Ward (Fallen Angel Series Book 1) 12/13
4. The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter (Lords of the Underworld #4) 12/17
5. Hard to Handle by Lori Foster (SBC Fighters series Book 3) currently reading


PNR Monthly Challenge
(TBR Clean-up)

Main List:
Dead After Dark (Includes Dark-Hunter, Related Books #10)(anthology)
Covet by JR Ward 12/13
Mistletoe & Magic (anthology)
Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card 12/4
Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione
Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh
Obsidian Prey by Jayne Castle
Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher

Alternates
Bloodline by Maggie Shayne
Addicted by Lydia Parks
Captive Dreams by Angela Knight
Wild Thing (anthology)
Eternal Lover (anthology)
Beyond Magic (anthology)



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RRR Monthly Challenge:

1. "D" book - The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter 12/17
2. Birthday book - Covet by JR Ward (Valerie, Lauren, Jess, Kristen, Shannon and Mel's shelves) 12/13
3. Ohio book - Hard To Handle by Lori Foster
4. Winter book - Cold As Ice by Anne Stuart
5. Christmas book - Mistletoe & Magic (anthology)
6. Child hero book - Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card 12/4
7. May-Dec affair - The Admiral's Bride by Suzanne Brockmann
8. Holiday gift - Beautiful Lies A Novel by Lisa Unger (for A-Z Author challenge)
9. Serial Romance - Every Breath You Take... by Hope Tarr (Harlequin Blaze)
10. Pick-It-For-Me book - TBA



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Read The Month Challenge: DECEMBER

D - The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter 12/17
E - Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card 12/4
C - Covet by JR Ward 12/13
E - Every Breath You Take... by Hope Tarr
M - Mistletoe & Magic (anthology)
B - Beautiful Lies A Novel by Lisa Unger
E - Eternal Lover (anthology)
R - Renee Bernard - Mischief's Holiday



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SERIAL KILLER READER CHALLENGE:

Duration: November 8, 2009 - November 8, 2010

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

5 books from In Death series by JD Robb


4 from Troubleshooters Series by Suzanne Brockmann


3 from Tairen Soul Series by C.L. Wilson


2 from Demonica Series by Larissa Ione
11/21

1 from Psy/Changeling Series by Nalini Singh


2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):

chick-lit: Katie Chandler series by Shanna Swendson
11/15
romance: SBC Fighters series by Lori Foster

mystery: Tall, Dark and Dangerous Series by Suzanne Brockmann

pnr/urban-fantasy: Lords of the Underworld Series by Gena Showalter
12/17
young adult: Artemis Fowl series by Eion Colfer


3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Wing Slayer Hunters series by Jennifer Lyon
11/30

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Wicked Lovely series by Melissa Marr


5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Fallen Angels series by JR Ward
12/13

6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Ice series by Anne Stuart
11/12

7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Gallaghers of Ardmore/Irish trilogy by Nora Roberts


BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Fever series by Karen Marie Moning




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November 2009

1. Red Kiss by Deidre Knight (Gods of Midnight series Book 2) 11/9
2. Untamed by P.C. Cast (House of Night series Book 4) 11/15
3. Black Ice by Anne Stuart (Ice Series Book 1) 11/12
4. Don't Hex with Texas by Shanna Swendson (Katie Chandler series Book 4) 11/15
5. Hot Pursuit by Suzanne Brockmann (Troubleshooters Book 15 ) 11/30
6. Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione (Demonica series Book 2) 11/21
7. Blood Magic by Jennifer Lyon (Wing Slayer Hunters series Book 1) 11/30

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PNR Monthly Challenge:
Characters Alphabet Parade Challenge

A/B - Bastian Toussaubt Black Ice by Anne Stuart11/12
C/D/E - Darcy MacAlister Blood Magic by Jennifer Lyon 11/30
F/G/H - Faythe Sanders Rogue
I/J/K - Kassandros, River Red Kiss A Gods of Midnight Novel
L/M/N - Locke, Allysa Hot Pursuit by Suzanne Brockmann 11/30
O/P/Q - Owen Palmer - Don't Hex with Texas 11/15
R/S/T - Raphael Angels' Blood
U/V/W - Wagner, Runa Desire Unchained 11/21
X/Y/Z - Zoey Redbird Untamed 11/15




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RRR Monthly Challenge:

1. "N" - Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge
2. Birthday celebrant - Covet by JR Ward (Tara's bookshelf)
3. New York - Hot Pursuit by Suzanne Brockmann 11/30
4. Fall - Red Kiss A Gods of Midnight Novel by Deidre Knight (orange cover) 11/9
5. Time element - After Midnight by Liz Caryle (novella from The School for Heiresses)
6. Native America - Untamed by P.C. Cast 11/15
7. Author 1 - Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione 11/21
8. Author 2 - Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft
9. Romantic Suspense - Black Ice by Anne Stuart11/12
10. Pick-It-For-Me - Blood Magic by Jennifer Lyon (Corrupt's recommendation)11/30

October 2009

1. I am the Messenger by Markus Zuzak - 10/2
2. Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts (Chesapeake Saga Book 4) 10/8
3. Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian (Midnight Breed series Book 5) 10/5
4. One on One by Cathryn Fox 10/4
5. Freedom's Price by Suzanne Brockmann (Bartlett Brothers Book 2) 10/13
6. Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan (Dark/Carpathian series Book 20) 10/9
7. BoneCrossed by Patricia Briggs (Mercy Thompson series Book 4) 10/15
8. Chosen by P.C. Cast (House of Night Book 3) 10/22
9. A Quick Bite by Lyndsay Sands (Argeneau series Book 1) 10/18
10. Midnight Sins by Cynthia Eden (Midnight series Book 2) 10/21
11. Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur (riley Jensen Series Book 1) 10/31
12. Naked in Death by JD Robb (In Death series Book 1 10/31
13. Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian (Midnight Breed Series Book 6) 10/28

PNR October Challenge List
(Literary Colors)

1. Orange - Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian
2. Red - Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione
3. Brown - Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan 10/9
4. Green - Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
5. Black - Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 10/5
6. Yellow - Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione
7. Purple - Midnight Sins by Cynthia Eden 10/18
8. Pink - Chosen by PC Cast 10/23
9. Blue - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs 10/15

OCTOBER'S RRR Challenge List:

1. "O" - One On One by Cathryn Fox 10/4
2. Birthday - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs (Annvelwis Shelf) 10/15
3. Michigan - City of Demons by Richelle Meade (a Georgina Kincaid novella) 10/29
4. Halloween - Midnight Sins by Cynthia Eden 10/18
5. Collaboration - Chosen by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
6. Crime Prevention - Naked in Death by JD Robb 10/31
7. United Nations - Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian (USA, Canada, Germany) 10/5
8. Columbus Day - Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts 10/8
9. Paranormal - Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan 10/9
10. Pick-It-For-Me - Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur (Caryn's choice) 10/31

September 2009

1. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - 9/12
2. Amethyst Dreams by Phyllis Whitney - 9/2
3. Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh (Psy/Changeling Series Book 6) - 9/6
4. Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder (Study Series Book 2) - 9/10
5. Just One Sip (anthology) - 9/15
6. Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton (Anita Blake series Book 17) 9/29
7. Damsel Under Stress by Shanna Swendson (Katie Chandler series Book 2)9/26
8. Body Language by Suzanne Brockmann - 9/24
9. The Road Taken by Megan Hart - 9/29
10. I Am The Messenger by Markus Zusak -currently reading

PNR September Challenge List
(Reading with Friends Challenge)

1. Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton (Jess) 9/29
2. Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder (Kelley Anne) 9/10
3. Damsel Under Stress A Novel by Shanna Swendson (Gail) 9/26
4. Just One Sip by Katie MacAlister (Ann) 9/15
5. Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh (Shawna) 9/6
6. Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione (Kenjii)
7. Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs (Lori)
8. Succubus On Top by Richelle Mead (Jan)
9. Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong (Sheree)

RRR September Monthly Challenge List:

1. "S" book - Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton 9/29
2. B-day Book - Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts (Brenda's bookshelf)
3. Geography (Canada) - Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
4. Editor/Writer - Viva Las Vampires by Jennifer Ashley (Heroine is a writer) 6/12
5. GR Author - Bring Out Your Dead by Katie MacAlister 9/14
6. Blue-Collar - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs (Mercy is a mechanic)
7. Hispanic - Of Love and Shadows by Isabel Allende
8. Cover Hunt (Animal) - Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
9. Historical Fiction: A Passion for Him by Sylvia Day
10. Pick-It-For-Me book: I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak (chosen by Annie)

August 2009

1. Devil's Pact by Samantha Cruise (DID NOT FINISH)
2. Rising Tides by Nora Roberts (Chesapeake Saga Book 2)
3. Destined for An Early Grave by Jeanine Frost (Nighthuntress series Book 4)
4. Kiss of Fate by Deborah Cooke (Dragonfire Series Book 3)
5. Inner Harbor by Nora Roberts (Chesapeake Saga Book 3)
6. Betrayed by P.C. Cast (House of Night series Book 2)
7. The Cursed One by Ronda Thompson (The Wild Wulfs of London Series Book #5)
8. Hope's Folly by Linnea Sinclair (Dock 5 Universe Series Book 3)


PNR August Challenge List:
(Paranormal Summer Explosion List)

Romance - Kiss of Fate by Deborah Cooke 8/16
Urban Fantasy - Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton
Fantasy - Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder
Historical - The Cursed One by Ronda Thompson 8/22
Futuristic - Hope's Folly by Linnea Sinclair 8/27
Young Adult - Betrayed by P.C. Cast 8/25
Chick-Lit - Damsel Under Stress A Novel by Shanna Swendson
Erotica - Addicted by Lydia Parks
Suspense/Thriller - Fool Moon by Jim Butcher

RRR August Monthly Challenge List:

1. "A" book - Addicted by Lydia Parks
2. B-day book - Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh (Lara's shelf)
3. Geography (Australia) - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
4. Friendship theme - Betrayed by P.C. Cast 8/25
5. Go Flying - Kiss of Fate by Deborah Cooke (that is Flying Dragons..LOL!) 8/16
6. Cover Search(Beach) - Inner Harbor by Nora Roberts finished 8/14
7 - 8 Book 2 Movie - Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
9. Genre: Chick-lit - Damsel Under Stress A Novel by Shanna Swendson
10 - Pick-It-For-Me - Amethyst Dreams by Phyllis A. Whitney (Sallie's recommendation)

A-Z Characters Challenge

Duration: July 1, 2009 - Dec. 31, 2009

A- Ajax Petrakos Red Fire A Gods of Midnight Novel by Deidre Knight 7/22
B- Bones Destined for an Early Grave by Jeanine Frost 8/5
C- Cameron Quinn Sea Swept by Nora Roberts 7/28
D - Damien Maslin Untamed by P.C. Cast 11/15
E - Elysetta BaristaniLord of the Fading Lands by C. L. Wilson 7/29
F - Fox, Philadelphia The Golden Chance by Jayne Ann Krentz 11/16
G - Grace Monroe Rising Tides by Nora Roberts 8/7
H - Heath Luck Betrayed by P.C. Cast 8/26
I - Idris Damsel Under Stress A Novel by Shanna Swendson 9/26
J - Jackson Wulf The Untamed One by Ronda Thompson 7/11
K - Kirk, Sandy Body Language by Suzanne Brockmann 9/24
L - Liesel Meminger The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 9/12
M - Mercy Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh 9/6
N - Nick Amethyst Dreams by Phyllis A. Whitney 9/2
O - Owen Palmer Once Upon Stilettos A Novel by Shanna Swendson 7/12
P - Phillip Guthrie Hope's Folly by Linnea Sinclair 8/28
Q - Quinn, Seth Chesapeake Blue 10/8
R - Rydstrom Woede Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole 7/3
S - Simon Hunt The Kissing Game by Suzanne Brockmann 7/6
T - Theondre North The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister 7/16
U - Underwood, Chloe Black Ice by Anne Stuart 11/12
V - Vittorio Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton 9/29
W - Wulf, Gabriel The Cursed One by Ronda Thompson 8/22
X- Xavier Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan 10/9
Y - YelenaMagic Study by Maria V. Snyder 9/10
Z - Zoey Redbird Marked by P.C. Cast 7/16

Series/Trilogies List:

Updated July 1, 2009

Paranormal Romance:

Adrian's Midnight Breeds (Veil of Midnight #5)
Bang's Gods of the Night (Eternal Cravings #2)
Castle's Harmony (After Dark #1)
Cole's Immortals After Dark (Not That Innocent (anthology) #7) July 2009
Cooke's Dragonfire (Kiss of Fate #3)
Day's Warriors of Poseidon (Wild Thing (anthology) #2)
Eden's Midnight (Midnight Sins #2)
Feehan's Dark/Carpathians (Dark Slayer #20) SEPTEMBER 2009
Feehan's Ghostwalkers (Street Game #8) DECEMBER 2009
Feehan's Leopard (Burning Wild #3)
Holly's Tales of the Demon World (Hotspell (anthology) #2)
Ione's Demonica (Desire Unchained #2)
Joyce's Masters of Time (Dark Rival #2)
Knight's Mageverse (Master of the Night #2)
Krentz/Quick's Arcane Society (The Perfect Poison #6)
Leigh's Breeds (Tempting the Beast #1)
McCray's Magic (Seduced by Magic #2)
Morgan's Paladins (Darkness Unknown #5)
Sinclair's Dock Five Universe (Hope's Folly #3)
Singh's Psy/Changeling (Branded by Fire #6) JULY 2009
Showalter's Lords of the Underwold (The Darkest Fire #5) SEPTEMBER 2009
Thompson's The Wild Wulfs of London (The Untamed One #3)
Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood (Lover Mine #8) 2010


URBAN FANTASY:

Armstrong's Women of the OtherWorld (Dime Store Magic #3)
Brigg's Mercedes Thompson (Bonecrossed #4)
Butcher's Dresden Files (Fool Moon #2)
Chance's Cassie Palmer (Embraced the Night #3)
Frost's Nighthuntress (Destined For An Early Grave #4) July 2009
Hamilton's Anita Blake (Skin Trade #17)
Harris's Sookie Stackhouse (Dead As A Doornail #5)
Marr's Wicked Lovely (Ink Exchange #2)
Meade's Georgina Kincaid (Succubus on Top #2)
Moning's Fever (DreamFever #4) AUGUST 2009
Phoenix's The Maker's Song (In the Blood #2)
Snyder's Study (Magic Study #2)
St. Crow's Dante Valentine (Dead Man Rising #2)
Swendson's Katie Chandler (Damsel Under Stress #3)
Vincent's Werecat (Rogue #2)



YOUNG ADULT

Colfer's Artemis Fowl (The Time Paradox #6)
Paolini's Inheritance Trilogy (Brisingr #3)


CONTEMPORARY

Brockmann's Troubleshooters (Over the Edge #3)
Brockmann's Tall, Dark and Dangerous (Harvard's Education #5)
Brockmann's Sunrise Key Trilogy (Otherwise Engaged #3)
Foster's SBC Fighters (Hard To Handle #3)
Hill's Cajun (Tall, Dark and Cajun #2)
Black's Wicked Lovers (Decadent #2)

July 2009

1. The Kissing Game by Suzanne Brockmann (Sunrise Key Trilogy Book 2)
2. Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole (Immortals After Dark series Book 7)
3. Once Upon Stilettos by Shanna Swendson (Katie Chandler series Book 2)
4. Marked by P.C. Cast (House of Night series Book 1)
5. The Untamed One by Ronda Thompson (The Wild Wulfs of London series Book 2)
6. The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister
7. Red Fire by Deidre Knight (Gods of Midnight series Book 1)
8. Seaswept by Nora Roberts (Chesapeake Saga Book 1)
9. Lord of the Fading Lands (Tairen Soul series Book 1)


PNR July Monthly Challenge List:

1. Vampires - Marked by P.C. Cast 7/16
2. Werewolves - The Untamed One by Ronda Thompson 7/11
3. Shifters - Kiss of Fate by Deborah Cooke
4. Gods/Immortals - Red Fire A Gods of Midnight Novel by Deidre Knight 7/22
5. Demons/Angels - Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole 7/3
6. Witches/Wizards - Once Upon Stilettos by Shanna Swendson 7/12
7. Fae/Fairies - Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson 7/29
8. aliens/space cowboys - Hope's Folly by Linnea Sinclair
9. psychics/ghosts - Wake by Lisa McMann

RRR July Monthly Challenge List;

1. "J" book - Just One Sip by Katie MacAlister
2. B-day - Red Fire A Gods of Midnight Novel by Deidre Knight (Paula's shelf) 7/22
3. UK - The Untamed One by Ronda Thompson 7/11
4. Summer Theme - The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister 7/16
5. Armchair Holiday - The Kissing Game by Suzanne Brockmann 7/6
6. Go West - Devil's Pact by Samantha Cruise
7. Culinary Theme - A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
8. Nostalgia -
9. Young Adult - Marked by P.C. Cast 7/16
10. Pick-It-For-Me - Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson (Maggie's recommendation) 7/29

READ THE MONTH CHALLENGE:

J - Just One Sip by Katie MacAlister
U - The Untamed One by Ronda Thompson 7/11
L - The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister 7/16
Y - You Don't Know Jack by Erin McCarthy

LOL...It's actually not as complex as the other members'.

This is my boredom cure thread. When I'm bored, I visit my thread, and update my ongoing challenges list, and see what's next to read...LOL

Oh, wow! Your thread Yz!!! So many books listed, so many lists, how do you keep track of it all?!

ARMCHAIR TRAVELERS UNITE! Challenge List:

June 21 - Sept 21 (first & last days of summer)


Option #1:
Around the World in 80 Days:
Read a book set somewhere on each continent (Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia).

Option #2:
Tour the Continent: (Europe excluding the UK, Ireland, and Iceland)
Read books set in 7 countries scattered around Europe.

June 2009

1. Dark of Night by Suzanne Brockmann (Troubleshooters Series Book 14)
2. The Demon's Daughter by Emma Holly (Tales of the Demon World series Book 1)
3. Stolen by Kelley Armstrong (Women of the Otherworld Book 2)
4. Eldest by Christopher Paolini (Inheritance series Book 2)
5. Succubus Blues by Richelle Meade (Georgina Kincaid series Book 1)
6. Princess Breastia's Quest for Desire by Roxanne Rhoads (novella)
7. A Dessert to Die For by R.N. Novey (novella)
8. With this Ring by Amanda Quick
9. Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister
10. Dangerous Games by Stephanie James
11. Unleashed (an anthology)
12. Hot-Shot by Sedonia Guillone
13. Str8ght Boys by Evangeline Anderson
14. Holy Smokes by Katie MacAlister (Aisling Grey series Book 4)


PNR JUNE MONTHLY CHALLENGE LIST:
(GR Paranormal Romance book shelf)

1. The Demon's Daughter by Emma Holly 6/4
2. Holy Smokes by Katie MacAlister 6/30
3. Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead 6/13
4. Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister 6/19
5. Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole
6. Witch Fire by Anya Bast
7. Marked by P.C. Cast
8. A Quick Bite by Lyndsay Sands
9. Stolen by Kelley Armstrong 6/9


RRR JUNE MONTHLY CHALLENGE LIST:

1. "J" author - Dangerous Games The Devil to Pay / Wizard by Stephanie James 6/21

2. June B-day - Stolen by Kelley Armstrong (Mel's shelf) 6/9

3. Florida - Str8te Boys by Evangeline Anderson 6/27 (Thanks, Nichole!)

4. Wedding - With This Ring by Amanda Quick 6/15

5. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Hot-Shot by Sedonia Guillone 6/25

6. Witches/Wizards - Witch Fire by Anya Bast

7. Royalty - Princess Breastia's Quest for Desire by Roxanne Rhoads 6/13

8. No Human Profile - Eldest by Christopher Paolini 6/30


9. New Author - The Demon's Daughter by Emma Holly 6/4

10. Pick-it-for-Me - Wake by Lisa McMann (chosen by Keyona)

Read-the-Month Challenge:

J - ames, Stephanie: Dangerous Games 6/21
U - nleashed (anthology) 6/23
N - ovey, R.N. : A Dessert to Die For (novella) 6/13
E - mma Holly: The Demon's Daughter 6/4

MEN WE LOVE QUARTERLY CHALLENGE
May 01 - July 31

1. cowboy - Devil's Pact by Samantha Cruise (hero is an outlaw and a gunslinger)
2. cop/FBI - Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz (hero is an ex-cop) finished 5/21
3. military - The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann (hero is a Navy SEAL) finished 5/15
4. doctor/lawyer - A Quick Bite by Lyndsay Sands (Book blurb labels the hero a doctor)
5. athlete - Simon Says by Lori Foster (hero is an SBC extreme fighter and a trainor) finished 5/7
6. demon - The Demon's Daughter by Emma Holly (hero is half-demon)finished 6/4
7. wizard - Storm Front by Jim Butcher (hero is a wizard)finished 5/17
8. were-animal - Stolen by Kelley Armstrong (hero is a werewolf) finished 6/9
9. hunter - Dark Light by Jayne Castle (hero is a Hunter and a Guild Boss) finished 5/12
10. vampire - Lover Avenged by JR Ward (hero is half-vampire, half-sympath)finished 5/6
11. CEO/Businessman - The Kissing Game by Suzanne Brockmann (hero has his own antique business) finished 7/6
12. celebrity - Heartthrob by Suzanne Brockmann (hero is an actor/celebrity)
13. teacher/professor/scholar - Dangerous Games The Devil to Pay / Wizard by Stephanie James (hero of 2nd novella is a Math professor) finished 6/21
14. techie/nerd/computer whiz - No Ordinary Man by Suzanne Brockmann (hero is a computer consultant) finished 5/5
15. unique - Shades of Dark by Linnea Sinclair (the hero "Sully" is a former monk, a mercenary, a poet, a telepath...One of the most real and heart-wrenching hero I've met in print so far)finished 5/8

May 2009

1. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
2. Bitten by Kelley Armstrong (Women of the Otherworld series Book 1)
3. Lover Avenged by JR Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood Book 7)
4. No Ordinary Man by Suzanne Brockmann
5. Shades of Dark by Linnea Sinclair (Dock Five Universe series Book 2)
6. Dark Light by Jayne Castle (Harmony Series Book 5)
7. Midnight Pleasures (anthology)
8. Simon Says by Lori Foster (Fighter series Book 2)
9. Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr (Wicked Lovely series Book 1)
10. The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann (Troubleshooters series Book 2)
11. Storm Front by Jim Butcher (The Dresden Files, Book 1)
12. Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz (Arcane Society Book 5)
13. Light My Fire by Katie MacAlister (Aisling Grey series Book 3)
14. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder (Study series Book 1)


MAY PNR CHALLENGE

2009 - Lover Avenged - JR Ward 5/6
2008 - Shades of Dark - Linnea Sinclair 5/8
2007 - Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr 5/11
2006 - Light My Fire by Katie MacAlister 5/22
2005 - Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 5/31
2004 - The Demon's Daughter by Emma Holly
2003 - Midnight Pleasures by Amanda Ashley et.al 5/9
2002 - Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
2001 - Fool Moon by Jim Butcher

RRR MAY MONTHLY CHALLENGE LIST

1. "M" book - Midnight Pleasures by Amanda Ashley et. al. 5/9

2. "B-day" - Light My Fire by Katie MacAlister (Nichole's shelf) 5/22

3. Illinois - Storm Front by Jim Butcher 5/17

4. Fairytale - Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr 5/11

5. Mother's Day - The Defiant Heroby Suzanne Brockmann 5/15

6. Nurse/EMT - Lover Avenged by JR Ward 5/6

7. Sports - Simon Says by Lori Foster 5/7

8. Female Profile - At Grave's End by Jeanine Frost 5/26

9. Stand=Alone - No Ordinary Man by Suzanne Brockmann 5/3

10 Pick-It-For-Me - Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 5/31

READ THE MONTH CHALLENGE:

M - idnight Pleasures (anthology) 5/9
A - t Grave's End by Jeanine Frost 5/26
Y - ork, Rebecca : Bond of Silver (novella from anthology Unleashed) 5/27

Yz's Boxed Set #1:

Put Your Best Foot Forward
Personal Deadline: Must be Completed by October 31st

Trouble in High Heels by Christina Dodd
Head Over Heels - Susan Andersen
Once Upon Stillettos - Shanna Swendson 7/12
Stakes and Stillettos - Michelle Rowen
Stomping: These Boots Were Made For (anthology)

April 2009

1. Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse Series Book 4)
2. Fire Me Up by Katie macAlister (Aisling Grey Series Book 2)
3. La Vida Vampire by Nancy Haddock
4. IronKissed by Patricia Briggs (Mercedes Thompson Series Book 3)
5. Tapestry - anthology
6. Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden (Midnight series Book 1)
7. Claimed by Shadow by Karen Chance (Cassie Palmer Series Book 2)
8. Stray by Rachel Vincent (Werecats series Book 1)
9. Wolfsbane and Mistletoe (anthology)
10. The Magical Christmas Cat (anthology)
11. Bodyguard by Suzanne Brockmann
12. Wild Rain by Christine Feehan (Leopard Series Book 2)
13. The Darkest Fire by Gena Showalter (Lords of the Underworld Prequel)
14. Passion for the Game by Sylvia Day
15. The Playboy & Plain Jane by Leanne Banks
16. Causing Havoc by Lori Foster (Fighter series Book 1)


APRIL PNR CHALLENGE LIST (BOOKS IN A SERIES)

1. IronKissed by Patricia Briggs (Mercedes Thompson series Book 3) finished 4/8
2. Stray by Rachel Vincent (Werecat Series Book 1) finished 4/14
3. Bitten by Kelly Armstrong (Women of the Underworld Book 1)
4. Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister (Aisling Grey Series Book 2)finished 4/2
5. Claimed by Shadow by Karen Chance (Cassie Palmer Series Book 2) 4/21
6. Wild Rain by Christine Feehan (Leopard Series Book 2) 4/29
7. At Grave's End by Jeaninie Frost (Nighthuntress Series Book 3)
8. Shades of Dark by Linnea Sinclair (Dock Five Universe Series Book 2)
9. Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden (Midnight series Book 1) finished 4/8


APRIL RRR CHALLENGE LIST
1. "A" author: Bitten by Kelley Armstrong

2. April B-day: Stray by Rachel Vincent (Tasha's shelf) finished 4/14

3. California: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (I saw Jane's post that he is currently living in Northern California.)

4. TBR shelf: Wild Rain by Christine Feehan 4/29

5. One-Word Title : Tapestry(anthology)finished 4/10

6. "Funny" book: Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlisterfinished 4/2

7. "War" Background: The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann

8. Male Profile Cover: Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden (Midnight series Book 1) finished 4/8

9. Part of a Series: Claimed by Shadow by Karen Chance (Cassie Palmer Series Book 2) 4/21

10. Pick-It-Me-Challenge Book: Causing Havoc by Lori Foster 4/22


READ THE MONTH CHALLENGE LIST
A - At Grave's End by Jeanine Frost
P - (A) Passion for Him by Sylvia Day 4/22
R - Rachel Vincent - Stray 4/14
I - IronKissed by Patrcia Briggsfinished 4/8
L - La Vida Vampire by Nancy Haddockfinished 4/5

Read Your Name Challenge List
Ends: June 30, 2009

Y - You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister 2/22/09
Z - Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister 6/19/09

S - Stray by Rachel Vincent - 4/14/09
T - Tapestry (anthology) - 4/10/09
E - (An) Enchanted Season (anthology) - 3/6/09
R - Riding Wild by Jaci Burton - 3/31/09
L - La Vida Vampire by Nancy Haddock - 4/5/09
I - IronKissed by Patricia Briggs - 4/8/09
N - Night Game by Christine Feehan- 3/26/09
G - Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair - 3/5/09

What's In A Name Challenge List
Ends: April 31, 2009

1. color: Forever Blue by Suzanne Brockmann finished 3/1
2. animal: The Magical Christmas Cat (anthology) finished 4/15
3. first name: Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair finished 3/6
4. place: Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day finished 3/21
5. building: Club Dead by Charlaine Harrisfinished 3/7
6. plant/flower: Wolfsbane and Mistletoe (anthology) 4/26
7. profession: Bodyguard by Suzanne Brockmann 4/18
8. number: One Foot in the Grave by Jeanine Frostfinished 3/29
9. relative: Frisco's Kid by Suzanne Brockmann finished 3/4
10. body part: Bloodbound by Patricia Briggsfinished 3/15

Yz's A-Z Author Challenge List

A Armstrong, Kelley - Bitten 5/2/09
B Brockmann, Suzanne- Prince Joe 2/11/09
C Chance, Karen - Touch the Dark 2/28/09
D - Day, Alyssa - Atlantis Rising 3/21/09
E - Eden, Cynthia - Hotter After Midnight - 4/8/09
F - Frost, Jeanine - Halfway to the Grave (2/14/09)
G - alehorn, Yasmine - Witchling (2/28/09)
H - ill, Sandra - The Love Potion (1/19/09)
I - Ione, Larissa - Pleasure Unbound (2/24/09)
J - Joyce, Brenda - Dark Seduction (3/11/09)
K - essler, Jackie - Hotter Than Hell (1/27/09)
L - Leigh, Lora - Christmas Heat (4/15/09)
M - MacAlister, Katie - Fire Me Up (4/6/09)
N - Novey, R.N. - A Dessert to Die For (6/13/2009)
O
P - Phoenix, Adrian - A Rush of Wings (2/17/09)
Q - Quick, Amanda - With This Ring (6/15/2009)
R oberts, Nora - Dance Upon the Air (1/28/09)

S aintcrow, Lilith - Working for the Devil-2/11/09
T hompson, Rhonda - The Dark One 3/18/09
U
V - incent, Rachel - Stray 4/14/09
W - Webber, Minda - Lucy and the Crypt Cassanova 9/16
X - Cathryn FoX - One on One 10/4/2009
Y - York, Rebecca - Bond of Silver 5/27/09
Z - Zusak, Markus - The Book Thief 9/12/09

Yz A-Z Book Challenge List

A - Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day 3/21/09
B - The Boss's Christmas Proposal by Allison Leigh - finished 1/14/09
C - Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh - finished 1/18/09
D - The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning - 1/5/09
E - (An) Enchanted Season (anthology) - 3/6/09
F - Fae Fever by Karen Marie Moning - 1/21/09
G - Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclaire - 3/5/09
H - Hell's Belles by Jackie Kessler - 1/3/09
I - IronKissed by Patricia Briggs - 4/8/09
J - Just One Sip - 9/16/09
K - Kiss of Fury by Deborah Cooke - 1/11/09
L - Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris -1/11/09
M -Moon Called by Patricia Briggs - 1/10/09
N -Noah by Jacquelyn Frank - 2/5/09
O -Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris - 1/28/09
P -Parallel Desire by Deidre Knight - 1/8/09
Q - A Quick Bite by Lyndsay Sands - 10/18/09
R - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix - 2/17/2009
S -Stray by Rachel Vincent - 4/14/2009
T - Tales of Beedle the Bard by JK Rowling - 1/8/09
U - (The) Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann - 1/31/09
V - Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian - 10/5/09
W -Wicked Ties by Shayla Black - 1/25/09
X - Don't Hex with Texas - 11/15/09
Y - You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister - 2/22/09
Z - Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister - 6/19/2009

LOL...You should see Barbara's list..LOL

Yz you are a power reader girl!

LOL..I know..I keep looking at my list and noticed that I have very few books that are stand-alones..LOL

Hmm...I would probably read most of them, but there are some I would not be in a hurry to pursue.

Yz, Yz, Yz... so many series! LOL


Sticking with them all?

March 2009

1. Forever Blue by Suzanne Brockmann (Tall, Dark and Dangerous series Book 2)
2. Frisco's Kid by Suzanne Brockmann (Tall, Dark and Dangerous series Book 3)
3. Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair (Dock Five Universe series Book 1)
4. An Enchanted Season (anthology)
5. Club Dead by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse series Book 3)
6. Everyday, Average Jones by Suzanne Brockmann (Tall, Dark and Dangerous series Book 4)
7. Dark Seduction by Brenda Joyce (Masters of Time series Book 1)
8. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (Mercedes Thompson series Book 2)
9. The Pagan Stone by Nora Roberts (Sign of the Seven trilogy Book 3)
10. Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh (Psy/Changeling series Book 5)
11. Dark Curse by Christine Feehan (Dark series Book 19)
12. The Dark One by Ronda Thompson (The Wild Wulfs of London trilogy Book 1))
13. Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day (Warriors of Poseidon Book 1)
14. Murder Game by Christine Feehan (Ghostwalkers series Book 7)
15. Night Game by Christine Feehan (Ghostwalkers series Book 3)
16. One Foot in the Grave by Jeanine Frost (Nighthuntress series Book 2)
17. Running Wild by Jaci Burton (Wild Riders series Book 1)


MARCH PNR CHALLENGE LIST (P.E.A.R.L. AWARDS CATEGORIES)
1. Anthology
An Enchanted Season finished 3/6
2. Fantasy/Magical Romance
Atlantis Rising - Alyssa Day finished 3/21
3. Futuristic Romance
Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair finished 3/5
4. ShapeShifter Romance
Hostage to Pleasure - Nalini Singh
5. Time-Travel Romance finished 3/16
Dark Seduction - Brenda Joyce finished 3/11
6. Vampire Romance
Dark Curse - Christine Feehanfinished 3/30
7. Romantic Fantasy
One Foot in the Grave - Jeanine Frostfinished 3/29
8. Romantic Science Fiction/Futuristic Fantasy
Dead to the World - Charlaine Harris
9. Romantic Urban Fantasy
Blood Bound - Patricia Briggs finished 3/15

MARCH RRR CHALLENGE LIST
1. Author whose first or last name starts with "A"
Fire Me Up - Katie MacAllister

2. Cover is "Green" or reminds of "Spring"
Wild Rain by Christine Feehan

3. Anthology
An Enchanted Season - Shayne, Singh, etc. finished 3/6

4. Set in Texas
Decadent - Shayla Black

5. Scottish Theme
Dark Seduction - Brenda Joyce finished 3/11

6. Military Theme
Murder Game - Christine Feehanfinished 3/25

7. Unfinished Book -
Night Game by Christine Feehanfinished 3/26

8-10 Trilogy or three books in a series
(Tall, Dark, & Dangerous 2,3,4)
8. Forever Blue - Suzanne Brockmann finished 3/1
9. Frisco's Kid - Suzanne Brockmann finished 3/4
10. Everyday, Average Jones - Suzanne Brockmann finished 3/8

READ THE MONTH CHALLENGE LIST
M - Murder Game by Christine Feehanfinished 3/25
A - Atlantis rising by Alyssa Day - finished 3/21
R - Riding Wild by Jaci Burton finished 3/31
C - Club Dead by Charlaine Harris - finished 3/7
H - Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh - finished 3/16

February 2009

1. Noah by Jacquelyn Frank (Nightwalkers series Book 5)
2. Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts (Three Sisters Island trilogy Book 2)
3. The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter (Lords of the Underwold series Book 3)
4. Working for the Devil by Lilith St. Crow (Dante Valentine series Book 1)
5. Prince Joe by Suzanne Brockmann (Tall, Dark and Dangerous series Book 1)
6. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald
7. Halfway to the Grave by Jeanine Frost (Nighthuntress series Book 1)
8. Face the Fire by Nora Roberts (Three Sisters Island trilogy Book 3)
9. A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix (The Maker's Song series Book 1)
10. Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh (Psy/Changeling series Book 4)
11. You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister (Aisling Grey series Book 1)
12. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione (Demonica series Book 1)
13. Damned, Delicious and Dangerous (anthology)
14. Kiss and Tell by Suzanne Brockmann (Sunrise Key trilogy Book 1)
15. Witchling by Yasmine Galehorn (Sisters of the Moon series Book 1)
16. Touch the Dark by Karen Chance (Cassie Palmer series Book 1)

FEBRUARY PNR CHALLENGE LIST (NEW AUTHORS)
1. Halfway to the Grave by Jeanine Frostfinished 2/14
2. Witchling by Yasmine Galehorn - finished 2/28
3. A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix - finished 2/17
4. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione - finished 2/24
5. Working for the Devil by Lilth SaintCrowfinished 2/11
6. Addicted by Lydia Parks
7. Damned, Delicious and Dangerous by Delilah Devlin, et.al. - finished 2/25
8. Touch the Dark by Karen Chance - finished 2/28
9. You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister - finished 2/22

FEBRUARY RRR CHALLENGE LIST
#1. February: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letter "F".
Halfway to the Grave by Jeanine Frost finished 2/14 Also my BOM read with Stephanie's group.

#2. Valentine's Themes: Read a book that has a predominantly color "red" cover.
You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister finished 2/22

#3. Read a book whose title has either the following words: kiss, heart or love.
Kiss and Tell by Suzanne Brockmannfinished 2/28

#4. Read a book that has a kissing couple on its cover.
Noah by Jacquelyn Frankfinished 2/5/09

#5: B-day Wishes For our February Girls: Read a book that you have chosen from the shelves of one of our February B-day Celebrants.
The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter (from Jodz's bookshelf)finished 2/8/09

#6. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from New Zealand.
Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh - finished 2/21

#7 Love-A-Genre: Read a book from your favorite genre.
Witchling by Yasmine Galehorn finished 2/27

#8. Share-the-Love: Read a book written by a Good Reads Author.
Damned, Delicious, and Dangerous by Delilah Devlin finished 2/25

#9. Read a book that was published in 2008.
A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix finished 2/17

#10. Read a book that has a person's name on the title. (Ex. Elijah, Megan's Mark, etc).
Prince Joe by Suzanne Brockmannfinished 2/11

January 2009

1. Hell's Belles by Jackie Kessler (The Road to Hell series Book 1)
2. The Road to Hell by Jackie Kessler (The Road to Hell series Book 2)
3. The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (Highlander series Book 5)
4. The Tales of Beedle the Bard by JK Rowling
5. Parallel Desire by Deidre Knight (Midnight Warrior series Book 4)
6. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (Mercedes Thompson series Book 1)
7. Kiss of Fury by Deborah Cooke (Dragonfire series Book 2)
8. Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse series Book 2)
9. The Boss's Christmas Proposal by Allison Leigh
10. Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey (Harper Hall Trilogy Book 1)
11. Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh (Psy/Changeling series Book 3)
12. The Love Potion by Sandra Hill (Cajun series Book 1)
13. Fae Fever by Karen Marie Moning (Fever series Book 3)
14. Wicked Ties by Shayla Black
15. Hotter than Hell by Jackie Kessler (The Road to Hell Book 3)
16. Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris (Upon a Marigold series Book 1)
17. Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts (Three Sisters Island Trilogy Book 1)
18. The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann (Troubleshooters series Book 1)


JANUARY PNR CHALLENGE LIST
1. Vampires -
Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris - finished 1/11/09 4 out of 5 stars
2. Werewolves -
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs - finished 1/10/09 4 out of 5 stars
3. Shifters -
Kiss of Fury by Deborah Cooke - finished 1/11/09 4 out of 5 stars
4. Demons/Angels -
(Hell's Belles by Jackie Kessler) finished 1/1/09 4 out 5 stars
5.Witches/Wizards -
The Road to Hell by Jackie Kessler (although demons are the main characters here, there is a witch involved...will change this if I read something else) finished 1/4/09 4 out of 5
6. Fae -
The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning 1/3/09 5 out of 5 stars
7. Aliens -
Parallel Desire by Deidre Knight - finished 1/7/09 5 out of 5 stars
8. Psychics/Time Traveler -
Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh - finished 1/18/09
9.Dragons/Mythical Creatures -
Dragonsong by Anne MacCaffrey- finished 1/14

JANUARY RRR CHALLENGE LIST
1. New Year Challenge: In with the new, Out with the old: Read a book that has been in your TBR pile for so long.
The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann - finished 1/31/09

2. Beginnings: Read a book that is the first in a series.
Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey(first book in her Harper trilogy) - finished 1/14

3. Tournament of Roses: Read a book that has a name of a flower in its title.
Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris - finished 1/28/09

4. Winter Season: Read a book that has a word that starts with "W" in its title.
Wicked Ties by Shayla Black - finished 1/25

5. Martin Luther King Day: Read a book that has an African-American character in it or read a book that is set in the South or in a Southern state.
Love Potion by Sandra Hill (set in Louisiana) - finished 1/19/09