Danielle The Book Huntress ’s Comments (group member since Jan 27, 2010)

Danielle The Book Huntress ’s comments from the Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group group.

Thanks, Shannon!

I've had a friend highly recommend those to me since I love Russian heroes. Need to get reading that series, Shannon.

My future husband will have to deal with my enormous and growing book collection. It's just how I roll! :)

Some good ones I've read recently:

Abducted by a Prince
Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom

I confess I am crazy about this historical romance theme. I like my heroines older, on the shelf: spinster, old maid, bluestocking, governess, you name it. I like when the hero is edgy and has a dark reputation. That can include but is not necessarily limited to rakes.

Please feel free to post your favorites in this theme.

I have also created a listopia.

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...

I've read a few HRs lately (and I'm enjoying myself):

The Scandalous Adventures of the Sister of the Bride

In Want of a Wife--great western romance

Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom--a must for fans of the spinster/rogue theme

City of Jasmine--early 20th century romance

Currently reading Abducted by a Prince--so far so good!

Anne wrote: "Getting annoyed when someone doesn't read a book fast enough ( or at all) for you cause you REALLY want to talk about it with someone!!

I loan books to my best friend and then she doesn't read the..."

I know what you mean. I so want my sister to read some of my favorite books, so I can talk to her about them!

Amazon gift cards don't last very long for me. And I usually spend most of them on books!

A. wrote: "Keeping an in depth record of all the books you've ever read, organized by genre, then author, then series, and then having that accidentally deleted. Oh God, I'd rather lose my phone."

That would be horrible!

We have a new quarterly challenge up:

DHASG Cupcake Wars 2014 Quarterly Challenge

Announcing a new quarterly challenge!

The DHASG Cupcake Wars 2014 challenge:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Cupcake Warriors

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

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???

Danielle's DHASG Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale :

Instructions:
Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2014 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.

Dangerous Hero Quotient Key:

10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.

Dangerous Hero Scale:

1-Morgan Longstreet from In Want of a Wife by Jo Goodman 3/18
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3-Erion from Eternal Demon by Laura Wright 2/5
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6-Griffin Steele from Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom by Vanessa Kelly 3/6
7-Connor McCloud from Standing in the Shadows by Shannon McKenna 2/9
8-Xander from When Shadows Fall by TJ Ellison 1/27
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10-Nate Garrett from With Silent Screams by Steve McHugh 3/13

Update: 3/20
Completed: 6/10



Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes:

Instructions: For the historical romance or historical fiction readers on the group, the purpose of this challenge is to read one book for a minimum of eight of the most common dangerous historical hero types.

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight
3. Archer--Thomas Carpenter from Crimes Against Magic by Steve McHugh 2/27
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw--Morgan Longstreet from In Want of a Wife by Jo Goodman 3/18
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue--Griffin Steele from Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom by Vanessa Kelly 3/6
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy--Gabriel Starke from City of Jasmine by Deanna Raybourn 2/27
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Bucaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief--David Kerslake from A Shocking Delight by Jo Beverley 3/1
Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above)

Update: 3/20
Completed: 5/13

Option G--Mission Impossible:

Instructions: Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to create your own action/adventure/caper dream team. Read a book with a character who fits a minimum of five of the below types.

1. The Brain-mastermind of the caper/mission.
2. The Brawn-the physical fighter of the crew.
3. The Thief-the nimble-fingered crew member who can steal anything from anywhere.--Morgan Longstreet from In Want of a Wife by Jo Goodman 3/18
4. The Fast-Talker—The mouth of the crew who can talk their way out of anything.
5. The Con-Man—This crew member is good at pulling the wool over any person’s eyes. Also the person of many disguises.
6. The Marksman—The shooter who never misses.
7. The Looker—They use their good looks to their advantages.
8. The Oddball--This team member has some mysterious skill set that you find out about later on in the story, but is primarily known for their strangeness.
9. The Hacker/Inventor--techie guru/inventor who makes all the computer/technological magic happen so the mission can go off without a hitch.

Update: 3/20
Completed: 1/9

Okay, I'm like 3 months late on my update, but here it is:

Danielle's DHASG Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014

Update: 3/20/14


Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:

Instructions: For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
3. If you choose your own acronym and it contains the letter X, the word can have X anywhere in its spelling. Other letters much be used in the specified manner.
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Here are your choices (you can do however many you like throughout the year).

KNIGHT IN TARNISHED ARMOR (22 letters)

K-Kelly, Vanessa, Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom 3/6
N
I-In Want of a Wife by Jo Goodman 3/18
G
H-Healing Summer, Elizabeth Seckman 1/30
T-Thomas, Jodi, Betting the Rainbow 2/22

I-Infamous Reign by Steve McHugh 3/13
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A-The Arnifour Affair by Colin Harris 1/5
R-Robinson, Gina, Love Another Day 1/17
N-No Longer a Dream by Carole Mortimer 1/21
I-Ian Tregillis, Necessary Evil 1/14
S-Second Time Promise by Shirley Kiger Connolly 1/3
H-Hammond, Rosemary, Loser Take All 1/20
E-Ellison, JT, When Shadows Fall 1/27
D-Deborah Jay, The Prince's Man 1/2

A-Anders de la Motte, Bubble 1/11
R-Robyn Donald, Tiger Eyes 1/12
M-Mike Mignola, Hellboy Volume 1: Seed of Destruction 1/18
O-Once a Ferrara Wife by Sarah Morgan 3/15
R-Red Rock Ranch by Brittany Joy 1/31

Completed: 18/22


Option B--Dangerous Hero World Tour:

Instructions: This year, for the Dangerous Hero World Tour, the reader will be given 8 regions (corresponding to continents and one for any mythical location). Each option has a designated maximum number of slots for a total of 50 slots. The goal of this challenge is to read a certain number of books with dangerous heroes that take place in the various regions. List the hero, the book and author and location when you post your stats. The readers can use the maximum number of slots in each region to their own advantage, with no minimum, but the total has to add up to 50 books and locations. A book can only be used once. No location can be repeated. For the North American section, any US state qualifies, but the state can only be used one time. The same applies for each country in that particular region.

Regions:

North America (maximum of ten slots)
1. Healing Summer by Elizabeth Seckman 1/30. Location: Montana
2. Standing in the Shadows by Shannon McKenna 2/9. Location: Oregon
3. Betting the Rainbow by Jodi Thomas. 2/22. Location: Texas
4. In Want of a Wife by Jo Goodman. 3/18. Location: Wyoming
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South America (maximum of ten slots)
1. Courageous by Diana Palmer 3/1. Location: Manaus
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Europe (maximum of ten slots)
1. Bubble by Anders de la Motte 1/11. Location: Sweden
2. Necessary Evil by Ian Tregillis 1/14. Location: Germany
3. No Longer a Dream by Carole Mortimer 1/21. Location: Scotland
4. Crimes Against Magic by Steve McHugh. 2/27. Location: France
5. Once a Ferrara Wife by Sarah Morgan. 3/15. Location: Sicily.
6. Pretender to the Throne by Maisey Yates. 3/15. Location: Kyonos (made up Mediterranean Kingdom)
7. Hellboy, Volume 2: Wake the Devil by Mike Mignola. 3/19. Location: Romania.
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Asia (maximum of ten slots)
1. City of Jasmine by Deanna Raybourn 2/27. Location: Damascus
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Africa (maximum of ten slots)
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Antarctica (maximum of two slots)
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Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and associated Southern Pacific Islands) (maximum of five slots)
1. Tiger Eyes by Robyn Donald 1/12. Location: New Zealand
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Mythical (maximum of eight slots)
1. Eternal Demon by Laura Wright 2/5. Location: Hell
2. The Prince's Man by Deborah Jay 1/2. Location: Tyr-En
3. Saga Volume 2 by Brian K. Vaughan 2/8. Location: Quietus, Landfall, Sextillion (another galaxy)
4. The Heir by Lynne Stringer 2/20. Location: Verindon (another planet)
5. With Silent Screams by Steve McHugh 3/13. Location: Shadow Falls (pocket dimension)
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Update: 3/20
Completed: 19/50

Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:

Instructions: This is a hold-over from last year's challenge. Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2014. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

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C-Connor McCloud from Standing in the Shadows by Shannon McKenna 2/9
D-Dan Bradfield from The Heir by Lynne Stringer 2/20
E-Erion from Eternal Demon by Laura Wright 2/5
F-Ferrara, Christiano from Once a Ferrara Wife by Sarah Morgan 3/15
G-Griffin Steele from Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom by Vanessa Kelly 3/6
H-Hellboy from Hellboy Wake the Devil by Mike Mignola 3/19
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J-John Constantine from Hellblazer: Constantine Volume 3: The Fear Machine 2/14
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M-Marsh, Raybould from Necessary Evil by Ian Tregillis 1/14
N-Nate Garrett from With Silent Screams by Steve McHugh 3/13
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Q-Quatermaine, Allan from The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Volume 1 by Alan Moore 1/25
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W-Will Dozier from Wind Chime Cafe by Sophie Moss 3/4
X-Xander Drakos from Pretender to the Throne by Maisey Yates 3/15
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Completed: 13/26


Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.

1. Angel or demon: Hellboy Volume 1: Seed of Destruction by Mike Mignola 1/18
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter-Thomas Carpenter from Born of Hatred by Steve McHugh 3/11
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User-Nate Garrett from Crimes Against Magic by Steve McHugh 2/27
5.Immortal Warrior
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension-Dan Bradfield from The Heir by Lynn Stringer 2/20
7.Vampire-Erion from Eternal Demon by Laura Wright 2/5
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)-Edward Hyde from The League of Extraordinary Gentleman Volume 1 by Alan Moore 1/25
10.Time-Traveler-Raybould Marsh from Necessary Evil by Ian Tregillis 1/14
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)-Christian Walker from Powers Volume 1: Who Killed Retro Girl by Brian Michael Bendis 1/25
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Update: 3/20
Completed: 8/11-13

Pamela(AllHoney) wrote: "Shannon McKenna definitely writes some of the most stalkerific heroes out there."

Agreed!

Good idea to use spoiler tags to get all your stats into one post, Pat.

@ Dina, I think those locations are used a lot in romance books, so I can feel your pain!

You still have some time. It can happen!

Congratulations, Elizabeth!

I know the feeling, Kyami. Some books are just slow reads, and life stuff can also get in the way.