Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Karen wrote: "Yz the Whyz wrote: "Warning: Not for the faint-of-heart! Really hardcore challenge!

Inspired by my PNR challenge, I'm launching A Lifetime of Books Challenge. The goal is to read a book publishe..."

Hi Karen!
Yes, you get one year to complete the challenge....have fun!

Start: 7/20/14 -7/20/15


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2013: by Christina Lauren
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Welcome back, Shan... and Welcome, Karen!

One more down; two more to go!

Updated Post #1029, #1030, #1031 = 58/60

Hey. I wanna sign up but I'm only 18. So does that mean I still get one year or less than that?

A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Duration: 24/7/2014 - 24/7/2015
Complete: 1/18

1995 Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
1996 The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
1997 Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb
1998 Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks
1999 The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
2000 Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
2001 Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty
2002 Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
2003 The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares
2004 My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
2005 Looking for Alaska by John Green
2006 Baby Proof by Emily Giffin
2007 Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
2008 Paper Towns by John Green
2009 Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
2010 Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
2011 The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa read : 30th July 2014
2012 My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick
2013 Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
2014 To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han

Hi Arshiya,

You get one year to complete the challenge- have fun!

Okay. Thanks for clearing that up :)

Only one more to go!

Updated Post #1029, #1030, #1031 = 59/60

Start - 7/30/2014 End - 1/30/2016
Read 1/38

1976 - Touch Not the Cat by Mary Stewart
1977 - The Shining by Stephen King
1978 - The Stand by Stephen King
1979 - Ghost Story by Peter Straub
1980 - The Funhouse by Dean Koontz
1981 - Follow the River by James Alexander Thom
1982 - The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
1983 - Pet Sematary by Stephen King
1984 - Darkfall by Dean Koontz
1985 - Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood
1986 - Rebellious Desire by Julie Garwood
1987 - Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café by Fannie Flagg
1988 - The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood
1989 - The Bride by Julie Garwood - Complete 8/17/14
1990 - Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
1991 - Scandal by Amanda Quick
1992 - Divine Evil by Nora Robers
1993 - The Forest House by Marion Zimmer Bradley
1994 - The Ugly Duckling by Iris Johansen
1995 - The Lost World by Michael Crichton
1996 - A Game of Thrones by George R R Martin
1997 - Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
1998 - A Clash of Kings by George R R Martin
1999 - Dark Prince by Christine Feehan
2000 - A Storm of Swords by George R R Martin
2001 - Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
2002 - Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
2003 - Pompeii by Robert Harris
2004 - Brimstone by Douglas Preston
2005 - Marley and Me by John Grogan
2006 - Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
2007 - Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts
2008 - The Hollow by Nora Roberts
2009 - Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill
2010 - First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
2011 - Playing for Keeps by RL Mathewson
2012 - Fifty Shades Trilogy by EL James
2013 - PUP by SJD Peterson
2014 - Cruel to be Kind by Kim Dare - Complete 8/27/14

A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Start date: March 1, 2014
Completed: 9 / 47

1970

1971
1972
1973: A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle
1974
1975
1976
1977: Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones
1978
1979: A Very Dutiful Daughter by Elizabeth Mansfield
1980

1981
1982: The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989: A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
1990

1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997: The Bell Witch: An American Haunting by Brent Monahan
1998
1999
2000

2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008: Belle: A Retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" by Cameron Dokey
2009
2010

2011
2012
2013: Roses in Moonlight by Lynn Kurland
2014: I've Got You Under My Skin by Mary Higgins Clark

A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Start date: March 1, 2014
Completed: 10 / 47

1970

1971
1972
1973: A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle
1974
1975
1976
1977: Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones
1978: Beauty by Robin McKinley
1979: A Very Dutiful Daughter by Elizabeth Mansfield
1980

1981
1982: The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989: A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
1990

1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997: The Bell Witch: An American Haunting by Brent Monahan
1998
1999
2000

2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008: Belle: A Retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" by Cameron Dokey
2009
2010

2011
2012
2013: Roses in Moonlight by Lynn Kurland
2014: I've Got You Under My Skin by Mary Higgins Clark

Welcome to the challenge, Lioness7!

A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Start date: March 1, 2014
Completed: 11 / 47

1970

1971
1972
1973: A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle
1974
1975
1976: Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey
1977: Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones
1978: Beauty by Robin McKinley
1979: A Very Dutiful Daughter by Elizabeth Mansfield
1980

1981
1982: The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989: A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
1990

1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997: The Bell Witch: An American Haunting by Brent Monahan
1998
1999
2000

2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008: Belle: A Retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" by Cameron Dokey
2009
2010

2011
2012
2013: Roses in Moonlight by Lynn Kurland
2014: I've Got You Under My Skin by Mary Higgins Clark

A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Start date: March 1, 2014
Completed: 12 / 47

1970

1971
1972
1973: A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle
1974
1975
1976: Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey
1977: Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones
1978: Beauty by Robin McKinley
1979: A Very Dutiful Daughter by Elizabeth Mansfield
1980

1981
1982: The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989: A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
1990

1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997: The Bell Witch: An American Haunting by Brent Monahan
1998
1999
2000

2001
2002
2003
2004
2005: Jamie by Lori Foster
2006
2007
2008: Belle: A Retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" by Cameron Dokey
2009
2010

2011
2012
2013: Roses in Moonlight by Lynn Kurland
2014: I've Got You Under My Skin by Mary Higgins Clark

A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Start date: March 1, 2014
Completed: 13 / 47

1970: Tempestuous April by Betty Neels

1971
1972
1973: A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle
1974
1975
1976: Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey
1977: Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones
1978: Beauty by Robin McKinley
1979: A Very Dutiful Daughter by Elizabeth Mansfield
1980

1981
1982: The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989: A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
1990

1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997: The Bell Witch: An American Haunting by Brent Monahan
1998
1999
2000

2001
2002
2003
2004
2005: Jamie by Lori Foster
2006
2007
2008: Belle: A Retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" by Cameron Dokey
2009
2010

2011
2012
2013: Roses in Moonlight by Lynn Kurland
2014: I've Got You Under My Skin by Mary Higgins Clark

January 1, 2013 - June 30, 2015

28/55



60s - 3/10
1960 - The Daybreakers - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - Feb 1960) - 03/12/2013

1961 - Sackett - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - May 1961) - 03/16/2013

1962

1963

1964

1965 - Sackett Brand,the - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - June 1965) - 03/17/2013

1966

1967

1968

1969


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70s - 0/10
1970

1971

1972

1973

1974

1975

1976

1977

1978

1979

X X X X X X X X X X

80s - 4/10

1980

1981

1982

1983

1984 - Torrid Nights - Beth Brookes/Lindsay McKenna (Jove - Mar1984) - 10/12/2013

1985 - Touch The Heavens - Eileen Nauman (HT #51 - Mar 1985) - 02/08/2013

1986 - Where Enchantment Lies - Beth Brookes\Lindsay McKenna(SCAL #358 - Sept 1986) - 08/11/2013

1987

1988

1989 - Beginnings - Eileen Nauman/Lindsay McKenna (Popular Library - Apr 1989)

X X X X X X

90s - 7/10
1990 - My Darling Melissa - Linda Lael Miller (Pocket - Feb1990) - 8/28/2014

1991 - My Only One - Eileen Nauman (HAR #385 - Apr 1991) - 06/03/2013

1992 - Perfect Partners - Jayne Ann Krentz (Pocket - Apr 1992) - 05/02/2014

1993 - Dragonfly in Amber - Diana Gabaldon (Dell - Nov 1993) - 07/13/2014

1994 - Groom Unknown - Kathy Clark (HAR #536 - May 1994) - 01/28/2013

1995

1996 - A Dangerous Man - Connie Brockway (Dell - July 1996) - 1/22/2014

1997 - Immortal Heart - Julie Miller (Love Spell - Feb 1997) - 01/30/2013

1998

1999

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00s - 10/10

2000 - Rent A Dad - Judy Christenberry (HOTW #11 - Apr 2000) - 02/13/2014

2001 - The Ivy Tree - An Avalon Romance - Carolyn Brown (Montlake Romance - Feb 2001) - 12/02/2013

2002 - Chesapeake Blue - Nora Roberts (Jove - Feb 2004) - 05/14/2013

2003 - Riley - Lori Foster (HT #930 - June 2003) - 03/14/20113

2004 - Manhunt - Carla Cassidy (SIM #1294 - May 2004) - 01/27/2013

2005 - Tender Is The Knight - Jackie Ivie (Zebra - Dec 2005) - 02/01/2013

2006 - Bridal Op - Dana Marton (HI #933 - Aug 2006) - 01/29/2006

2007 - The McKettrick Way (McKettricks, #9) - Linda Lael Miller (SSE #1867 - Dec 2007) - 04/27/2013

2008 - Boardroom Bride and Groom - Shirley Jump (HR #4038 - July2008) - 04/17/2013

2009 - Holding Out For A Hero - HelenKay Dimon (Brava - Oct 2009) - 02/02/2013



10s - 4/6
2010 - Love Finds You in Lahaina Hawaii - Bodie Thoene (Summerside Press - May 2010) - 4/30/2013

2011 - Deadly Pursuit - Irene Hannon (Revell - Sept 2011) - 05/19/2013

2012 - A Night Like This - Julia Quinn (Avon - June 2012) - 11/04/2013

2013 - Christmas on 4th Street - Susan Mallery (HQN - Sept 2013) - 12/19/2013

2014

2015

X X

I'm done!

Updated Post #1029, #1030, #1031 = 60/60

Well Done Lisa Kay. It's a great feeling isn't it!!

Thanks, Charlotte! Yes, terrific feeling.

Congrats Lisa Kay!!

Thanks, Fran!

I'll sign up now. I was born in 1989

Start Date: October 1, 2014
Finish Date: October 1, 2015

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The First Decade [Birth to ten years old]

✔1989 The Eight
✔1990 Wise Woman's Telling
✔1991 Backlash: The Undeclared War Against Women
1992
1993
✔1994 Skin
✔1995 Hidden Jewel
✔1996 The Thief
✔1997 Déjà Dead
✔1998 Girl Walking Backwards
1999

The second Decade [Ten to Twenty]

✔2000 Timeline
✔2001 Hostage
✔2002 Kafka on the Shore
✔2003 Mystic River
✔2004 Let the Right One In
✔2005 Bipolar Disorder: The Latest Assessment and Treatment Strategies
✔2006 Full Moon Rising
✔2007 Blood Brothers
2008
✔2009 Beautiful Creatures
✔2010 Pegasus

Third Decade [Twenty to Twenty-six]

✔2011 Plague
✔2012 Days of Blood & Starlight
✔2013 The River Is Dark
✔2014 Belle Cora
2015

A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Start date: March 1, 2014
Completed: 16 / 47

1970: Tempestuous April by Betty Neels

1971
1972
1973: A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle
1974
1975
1976: Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey
1977: Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones
1978: Beauty by Robin McKinley
1979: A Very Dutiful Daughter by Elizabeth Mansfield
1980

1981
1982: The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989: A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
1990

1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997: The Bell Witch: An American Haunting by Brent Monahan
1998
1999: A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks
2000

2001
2002
2003
2004
2005: Jamie by Lori Foster
2006: Dear John by Nicholas Sparks
2007
2008: Belle: A Retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" by Cameron Dokey
2009
2010: If I Stay by Gayle Forman

2011
2012
2013: Roses in Moonlight by Lynn Kurland
2014: I've Got You Under My Skin by Mary Higgins Clark

January 1, 2013 - June 30, 2015

30/55



60s - 3/10
1960 - The Daybreakers - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - Feb 1960) - 03/12/2013

1961 - Sackett - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - May 1961) - 03/16/2013

1962

1963

1964

1965 - Sackett Brand,the - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - June 1965) - 03/17/2013

1966

1967

1968

1969


X X X X X X X

70s - 0/10
1970

1971

1972

1973

1974

1975

1976

1977

1978

1979

X X X X X X X X X X

80s - 5/10

1980

1981

1982

1983 - On Wings of Passion - Beth Brookes/Lindsay McKenna (Jove- July 1983) - 10/29/2014

1984 - Torrid Nights - Beth Brookes/Lindsay McKenna (Jove - Mar1984) - 10/12/2013

1985 - Touch The Heavens - Eileen Nauman (HT #51 - Mar 1985) - 02/08/2013

1986 - Where Enchantment Lies - Beth Brookes\Lindsay McKenna(SCAL #358 - Sept 1986) - 08/11/2013

1987

1988

1989 - Beginnings - Eileen Nauman/Lindsay McKenna (Popular Library - Apr 1989)

X X X X X

90s - 7/10
1990 - My Darling Melissa - Linda Lael Miller (Pocket - Feb1990) - 8/28/2014

1991 - My Only One - Eileen Nauman (HAR #385 - Apr 1991) - 06/03/2013

1992 - Perfect Partners - Jayne Ann Krentz (Pocket - Apr 1992) - 05/02/2014

1993 - Dragonfly in Amber - Diana Gabaldon (Dell - Nov 1993) - 07/13/2014

1994 - Groom Unknown - Kathy Clark (HAR #536 - May 1994) - 01/28/2013

1995

1996 - A Dangerous Man - Connie Brockway (Dell - July 1996) - 1/22/2014

1997 - Immortal Heart - Julie Miller (Love Spell - Feb 1997) - 01/30/2013

1998

1999

X X X

00s - 10/10

2000 - Rent A Dad - Judy Christenberry (HOTW #11 - Apr 2000) - 02/13/2014

2001 - The Ivy Tree - An Avalon Romance - Carolyn Brown (Montlake Romance - Feb 2001) - 12/02/2013

2002 - Chesapeake Blue - Nora Roberts (Jove - Feb 2004) - 05/14/2013

2003 - Riley - Lori Foster (HT #930 - June 2003) - 03/14/20113

2004 - Manhunt - Carla Cassidy (SIM #1294 - May 2004) - 01/27/2013

2005 - Tender Is The Knight - Jackie Ivie (Zebra - Dec 2005) - 02/01/2013

2006 - Bridal Op - Dana Marton (HI #933 - Aug 2006) - 01/29/2006

2007 - The McKettrick Way (McKettricks, #9) - Linda Lael Miller (SSE #1867 - Dec 2007) - 04/27/2013

2008 - Boardroom Bride and Groom - Shirley Jump (HR #4038 - July2008) - 04/17/2013

2009 - Holding Out For A Hero - HelenKay Dimon (Brava - Oct 2009) - 02/02/2013



10s - 5/6
2010 - Love Finds You in Lahaina Hawaii - Bodie Thoene (Summerside Press - May 2010) - 4/30/2013

2011 - Deadly Pursuit - Irene Hannon (Revell - Sept 2011) - 05/19/2013

2012 - A Night Like This - Julia Quinn (Avon - June 2012) - 11/04/2013

2013 - Christmas on 4th Street - Susan Mallery (HQN - Sept 2013) - 12/19/2013

2014 - By Winter's Light - Stephanie Laurens (Mira - Nov 2014) - 2/22/2015

2015

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i am sandy lewis and i will be 63 on november 9th. but i read 3-4 books a week. how do i k oin the challenge?

A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Start date: March 1, 2014
Completed: 18 / 47

1970: Tempestuous April by Betty Neels

1971
1972
1973: A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle
1974
1975
1976: Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey
1977: Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones
1978: Beauty by Robin McKinley
1979: A Very Dutiful Daughter by Elizabeth Mansfield
1980

1981
1982: The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989: A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
1990

1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997: The Bell Witch: An American Haunting by Brent Monahan
1998
1999: A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks
2000: Dark Challenge by Christine Feehan

2001
2002
2003: Dark Melody by Christine Feehan
2004
2005: Jamie by Lori Foster
2006: Dear John by Nicholas Sparks
2007
2008: Belle: A Retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" by Cameron Dokey
2009
2010: If I Stay by Gayle Forman

2011
2012
2013: Roses in Moonlight by Lynn Kurland
2014: I've Got You Under My Skin by Mary Higgins Clark

i am up for the challenge.
a good way to inspire me to read new authors too.

i am 63, so. will read 63 books for my challenge. not h s rd sinc i love to read books.

A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Start date: January 1, 2014

Completed - September 6th

2014 ~ Texas Dad by Roz Denny Fox (Jun.28)
2013 ~ The Surgeon's Doorstep Baby by Marion Lennox (Feb.22)
2012 ~ Doctor on her Doorstep by Annie Claydon (Jun.04)
2011 ~ All She Wants for Christmas by Annie Claydon (Jun.02)
2010 ~ Kayla's Daddy by Laura Bradford (Jan.15)
2009 ~ Temporary Doctor, Surprise Father by Lynne Marshall (Feb.11)
2008 ~ Family by Design by Roxann Delaney (Jan.27)
2007 ~ The Good Mother by Shelley Galloway (Jan.21)
2006 ~ The Italian Millionaire's Virgin Wife by Diana Hamilton (Jan.09)
2005 ~ Cinderella Christmas by Shelley Galloway (Jan.18)
2004 ~ His Convenient Wife by Diana Hamilton (Jan.03)
2003 ~ To the Doctor: A Daughter by Marion Lennox (Feb.18)
2002 ~ His Pretend Mistress by Jessica Steele (Mar.02)
2001 ~ Fully Engaged by Eve Gaddy (Jun.06)
2000 ~ Mistress for a Night by Diana Hamilton (Jan.06)
1999 ~ Suddenly a Family by Leann Harris (Apr.02)
1998 ~ The Bachelor Bid by Kate Denton (Aug.18)
1997 ~ The Fraudulent Fiancee by Muriel Jensen (Jun.16)
1996 ~ Yours, Mine and Ours by Jacqueline Diamond (Jun.24)
1995 ~ Call Me Mom by Sherry Lewis (Jul.08)
1994 ~ Guilty Love by Charlotte Lamb (Apr.14)
1993 ~ Two-Faced Woman by Roberta Leigh (Apr.24)
1992 ~ Island Interlude by Anne McAllister (Sep.05)
1991 ~ An Adult Love by Sarah Holland (Jan.12)
1990 ~ Runaway Wife by Charlotte Lamb (Apr.12)
1989 ~ Another Time by Susan Napier (Mar.08)
1988 ~ Echo of Passion by Charlotte Lamb (Apr.16)
1987 ~ Sounds of Goodbye by BJ James (May 23)
1986 ~ Sweet as My Revenge by Susan Napier (Mar.14)
1985 ~ Sweet Vixen by Susan Napier (Mar.10)
1984 ~ And Blow Your House Down by Emma Goldrick (Mar.20)
1983 ~ Distrust Her Shadow by Jessica Steele (Mar.06)
1982 ~ The Other Brother by Jessica Steele (Mar.04)
1981 ~ Lord of High Valley by Margaret Way (Feb.24)
1980 ~ With This Ring by Mary Wibberley (Aug.26)
1979 ~ The Icicle Heart by Jessica Steele (Mar.24)
1978 ~ Heart of the Eagle by Elizabeth Graham (Mar.18)
1977 ~ A Small Slice of Summer by Betty Neels (May 11)
1976 ~ Henrietta's Own Castle by Betty Neels (May 12)
1975 ~ Tabitha in the Moonlight by Betty Neels (May 08)
1974 ~ Stars Through the Mist by Betty Neels (Apr.28)
1973 ~ Winter of Change by Betty Neels (Apr.26)
1972 ~ If Love be Love by Flora Kidd (Sep.06)
1971 ~ The Tide at Full by Wynne May (Aug.16)
1970 ~ Caroline by Anne Mather (Apr.22)
1969 ~ The Marriage Wheel by Susan Barrie (Aug.14)
1968 ~ Beggars May Sing by Sara Seale (May 16)
1967 ~ They Met in Zanzibar by Kathryn Blair (May 19)
1966 ~ The Japanese Lantern by Isobel Chace (May 21)
1965 ~ Child Friday by Sara Seale (May 17)
1964 ~ Nurse Saxon's Patient by Marjorie Norrell (Aug.09)
1963 ~ Jasmine Harvest by Jane Arbor (Aug.10)
1962 ~ (1958) Air Ambulance by Jean S. MacLeod (May 14)


Second time around! ~ November 18th

2014 ~ Recipe for Romance by Olivia Miles (Jul.04)
2013 ~ Re-Awakening His Shy Nurse by Annie Claydon (Jun.08)
2012 ~ Gilded Secrets by Maureen Child (Jun.26)
2011 ~ Nanny Next Door by Michelle Celmer (Jan.20)
2010 ~ Sasha's Dad by Geri Krotow (Jun.12)
2009 ~ Assignment: Baby by Lynne Marshall (Feb.14)
2008 ~ Three Boys and a Baby by Laura Marie Altom (Feb.02)
2007 ~ Her L.A. Knight by Lynne Marshall (Feb.08)
2006 ~ Simple Gifts by Shelley Galloway (Jan.24)
2005 ~ The Boss' Convenient Bride by Jennie Adams (Nov.15)
2004 ~ Bridal Reconnaissance by Lisa Childs (Nov.18)
2003 ~ In Separate Bedrooms by Carole Mortimer (Jun.29)
2002 ~ The Night in Question by Harper Allen (Jun.22)
2001 ~ Terms of Engagement by Kathryn Ross (Nov.14)
2000 ~ Bachelor Cure by Marion Lennox (Feb.16)
1999 ~ The Tender Stranger by Carolyn Davidson (Jul.10)
1998 ~ A Husband's Revenge by Lee Wilkinson (Aug.24)
1997 ~ The Patient Nurse by Diana Palmer (Nov.12)
1996 ~ Unwanted Wedding by Penny Jordan (Jul.02)
1995 ~ In Pursuit of Love by Jayne Bauling (Nov.10)
1994 ~ An Old Enchantment by Amanda Browning (Aug.20)
1993 ~ One Love Forever by Barbara McMahon (Nov.08)
1992 ~ Valley of the Devil by Yvonne Whittal (May 18)
1991 ~ Fortune's Mistress by Susan Napier (Mar.12)
1990 ~ Guardian Angel by Patricia Wilson (Sep.21)
1989 ~ To Stay Forever by Jessica Steele (Mar.16)
1988 ~ Open to Influence by Frances Roding (Aug.12)
1987 ~ An Unpredictable Man by Emma Darcy (May 25)
1986 ~ The Trouble with Bridges by Emma Goldrick (Mar.28)
1985 ~ Miss Mary's Husband by Emma Goldrick (Mar.26)
1984 ~ Darkness of the Heart by Charlotte Lamb (Apr.08)
1983 ~ Fire and Ice by Diana Palmer (Nov.06)
1982 ~ But Know Not Why by Jessica Steele (Mar.22)
1981 ~ Desire by Charlotte Lamb (Apr.06)
1980 ~ Storm Centre by Charlotte Lamb (Oct.10)
1979 ~ The Devil's Arms by Charlotte Lamb (Apr.18)
1978 ~ Rebel in Love by Lilian Peake (Aug.22)
1977 ~ The Love Battle by Violet Winspear (Jun.30)
1976 ~ A Star Looks Down by Betty Neels (Sep.27)
1975 ~ Heaven is Gentle by Betty Neels (May 09)
1974 ~ Uncertain Summer by Betty Neels (May 02)
1973 ~ The Hawk and the Dove by Anne Hampson (Nov.04)
1972 ~ A Thousand Candles by Joyce Dingwell (Oct.08)
1971 ~ Dear Professor by Sara Seale (Nov.02)
1970 ~ Beloved Enemies by Pamela Kent (Sep.15)
1969 ~ (1959) Maggy by Sara Seale (Oct.28)
1968 ~ The English Tutor by Sara Seale (Oct.20)
1967 ~ Enchanted Autumn by Mary Whistler (Sep.25)
1966 ~ The Outback Man by Amanda Doyle (Sep.11)
1965 ~ Desert Doctor by Violet Winspear (Oct.14)
1964 ~ (1960) Nurse Carol's Secret by Nerina Hilliard (Oct.04)
1963 ~ (1957) The Doctor Takes a Wife by Elizabeth Seifert (Oct.02)
1962 ~ (1961) Nurse Abroad by Essie Summers (Aug.08)

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I love this challenge! It's a great way to dig into my TBR piles!

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This is a great challenge. I've been through and allocated as many books as I could based on other challenges I'm doing over the next 18 months, then filled in the gaps with books that fit the years in question. All bar five are books I already own.

I also threw in a handful of re-reads of books that I actually read when they originally came out, through my childhood and teenage years, just for nostalgia's sake. :)

A Life in Books
1976 – The Boys From Brazil – Ira Levin
1977 – A Morbid Taste for Bones – Ellis Peters
1978 – Beauty – Robin McKinley
1979 – One Corpse Too Many – Ellis Peters
1980 – The Twits – Roald Dahl (audiobook?)
1981 – The Wave – Todd Strasser
1982 – Magician – Raymond E. Feist
1983 – Alanna: Song of the Lioness – Tamora Pierce
1984 – The Hero and the Crown – Robin McKinley
1985 – Silverthorn – Raymond E. Feist
1986 – A Darkness at Sethanon – Raymond E. Feist
1987 – Gallows View – Peter Robinson
1988 – Amazon Lily – Theresa Weir
1989 – The Hanging Valley – Peter Robinson
1990 – Postmortem – Patricia Cornwell
1991 – Faceless Killers – Henning Mankell
1992 – Defend and Betray – Anne Perry
✔1993 – A Fatal Thaw – Dana Stabenow
1994 – The Shape of Water – Andrea Camilleri
1995 – Northern Lights – Philip Pullman (audiobook)
1996 – A Game of Thrones – George R.R. Martin
1997 – Sharpe’s Tiger – Bernard Cornwell (audiobook)
1998 – Someone to Watch Over Me – Lisa Kleypas
1999 – Messiah – Boris Starling
2000 – Fool Moon – Jim Butcher (audiobook)
2001 – Life of Pi – Yann Martel
2002 – Coraline – Neil Gaiman (audiobook)
2003 – Dissolution – C.J. Sansom
2004 – The Sea of Trolls – Nancy Farmer
2005 – The Merrybegot – Julie Hearn
2006 – New Moon – Stephanie Meyer
✔2007 – Making Money – Terry Pratchett (audiobook)
2008 – The Knife of Never Letting Go – Patrick Ness
2009 – The Help – Kathryn Stockett (audiobook)
2010 – Ecstasy in Darkness – Gena Showalter
✔2011 – Moon Over Soho – Ben Aaronovitch (audiobook) 30Nov2014
✔2012 – Whispers Underground – Ben Aaronovitch (audiobook)
✔2013 – Winterblaze – Kristen Callihan
2014 – Evernight – Kristen Callihan
2015 – Dead Heat – Patricia Briggs

I'm in!

A Lifetime of Books – Ends 12/27/2015

0/29 completed

1986
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1993
1994
1995
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1999 - The Ghost and Katie Coyle by Anne Kelleher
2000 - Isabel by Carolyn Meyer
2001 - Victoria by Anna Kirwan
2002 - Jahanara by Kathryn Lasky
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008 - Road to Cana by Anne Rice
2009 - Leigh Ann's Civil War by Ann Rinaldi
2010 - The Next Queen of Heaven by Gregory Maguire
2011 - Fateful by Claudia Gray
2012
2013 - One Hundred Names by Cecelia Ahern
2014
2015

A Lifetime of Books – Duration 12/27/14-12/27/2015
1/29 completed
1986 –
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A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Start date: March 1, 2014
Completed: 19 / 47

1970: Tempestuous April by Betty Neels

1971
1972
1973: A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle
1974
1975
1976: Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey
1977: Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones
1978: Beauty by Robin McKinley
1979: A Very Dutiful Daughter by Elizabeth Mansfield
1980

1981
1982: The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988: Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett
1989: A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
1990

1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997: The Bell Witch: An American Haunting by Brent Monahan
1998
1999: A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks
2000: Dark Challenge by Christine Feehan

2001
2002
2003: Dark Melody by Christine Feehan
2004
2005: Jamie by Lori Foster
2006: Dear John by Nicholas Sparks
2007
2008: Belle: A Retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" by Cameron Dokey
2009
2010: If I Stay by Gayle Forman

2011
2012
2013: Roses in Moonlight by Lynn Kurland
2014: I've Got You Under My Skin by Mary Higgins Clark

A Lifetime of Books – Duration 12/27/14-12/27/2015
2/29 completed
1986 –
1987 –
1988 –
1989 –
1990 –
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1999 - The Ghost and Katie Coyle by Anne Kelleher
2000 - Isabel by Carolyn Meyer
2001 - Victoria by Anna Kirwan
2002 - Jahanara by Kathryn Lasky
2003 –
2004 –
2005 - Mutiny's Daughter by Ann Rinaldi 1/4/2015
2006 – Rain Village by Carolyn Turgeon
2007 -
2008 - Road to Cana by Anne Rice 12/28/14
2009 - The Memoirs of Mary Queen of Scots by Carolly Erickson
2010 - The Next Queen of Heaven by Gregory Maguire
2011 - Fateful by Claudia Gray
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2013 -
2014 -
2015

A Lifetime of Books – Duration 12/27/14-12/27/2015
3/29 completed
1986 –
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1999 - The Ghost and Katie Coyle by Anne Kelleher
2000 - Isabel by Carolyn Meyer
2001 - Victoria by Anna Kirwan 1/10/2015
2002 - Jahanara by Kathryn Lasky
2003 –
2004 –
2005 - Mutiny's Daughter by Ann Rinaldi 1/4/2015
2006 – Rain Village by Carolyn Turgeon
2007 -
2008 - Road to Cana by Anne Rice 12/28/14
2009 - The Memoirs of Mary Queen of Scots by Carolly Erickson
2010 - The Next Queen of Heaven by Gregory Maguire
2011 - Fateful by Claudia Gray
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2013 -
2014 -
2015

A Lifetime of Books – Duration 12/27/14-12/27/2015
7/29 completed
1986 – Years by LaVyrle Spencer
1987 –
1988 –
1989 – Spring Fancy by LaVyrle Spencer
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1994 –
1995 – Harvesting the Heart by Jodi Picoult
1996 –
1997 –
1998 – Pandora by Anne Rice
1999 - The Ghost and Katie Coyle by Anne Kelleher
2000 - Isabel by Carolyn Meyer 1/30/2015 ✔
2001 - Victoria by Anna Kirwan 1/10/2015 ✔
2002 - Understanding Thomas Jefferson by E.M. Halliday
2003 – Lord John and the Private Matter by Diana Gabaldon
2004 –
2005 - Mutiny's Daughter by Ann Rinaldi 1/4/2015 ✔
2006 – Rain Village by Carolyn Turgeon ✔
2007 -
2008 - Road to Cana by Anne Rice 12/28/14 ✔
2009 - The Memoirs of Mary Queen of Scots by Carolly Erickson 1/27/2015 ✔
2010 - Taming the Highland Bride by Lynsay Sands
2011 - Fateful by Claudia Gray 1/14/2015 ✔
2012 –
2013 -
2014 -
2015

January 1, 2013 - June 30, 2015

31/55



60s - 3/10
1960 - The Daybreakers - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - Feb 1960) - 03/12/2013

1961 - Sackett - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - May 1961) - 03/16/2013

1962

1963

1964

1965 - Sackett Brand,the - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - June 1965) - 03/17/2013

1966

1967

1968

1969


X X X X X X X

70s - 0/10
1970

1971

1972

1973

1974

1975

1976

1977

1978

1979

X X X X X X X X X X

80s - 5/10

1980

1981

1982

1983 - On Wings of Passion - Beth Brookes/Lindsay McKenna (Jove- July 1983) - 10/29/2014

1984 - Torrid Nights - Beth Brookes/Lindsay McKenna (Jove - Mar1984) - 10/12/2013

1985 - Touch The Heavens - Eileen Nauman (HT #51 - Mar 1985) - 02/08/2013

1986 - Where Enchantment Lies - Beth Brookes\Lindsay McKenna(SCAL #358 - Sept 1986) - 08/11/2013

1987

1988

1989 - Beginnings - Eileen Nauman/Lindsay McKenna (Popular Library - Apr 1989)

X X X X X

90s - 8/10
1990 - My Darling Melissa - Linda Lael Miller (Pocket - Feb1990) - 8/28/2014

1991 - My Only One - Eileen Nauman (HAR #385 - Apr 1991) - 06/03/2013

1992 - Perfect Partners - Jayne Ann Krentz (Pocket - Apr 1992) - 05/02/2014

1993 - Dragonfly in Amber - Diana Gabaldon (Dell - Nov 1993) - 07/13/2014

1994 - Groom Unknown - Kathy Clark (HAR #536 - May 1994) - 01/28/2013

1995

1996 - A Dangerous Man - Connie Brockway (Dell - July 1996) - 1/22/2014

1997 - Immortal Heart - Julie Miller (Love Spell - Feb 1997) - 01/30/2013

1998

1999 - Shadow of the Hawk - Julie Miller (Lovespell - July 1999) - 03/01/2015

X X

00s - 10/10

2000 - Rent A Dad - Judy Christenberry (HOTW #11 - Apr 2000) - 02/13/2014

2001 - The Ivy Tree - An Avalon Romance - Carolyn Brown (Montlake Romance - Feb 2001) - 12/02/2013

2002 - Chesapeake Blue - Nora Roberts (Jove - Feb 2004) - 05/14/2013

2003 - Riley - Lori Foster (HT #930 - June 2003) - 03/14/20113

2004 - Manhunt - Carla Cassidy (SIM #1294 - May 2004) - 01/27/2013

2005 - Tender Is The Knight - Jackie Ivie (Zebra - Dec 2005) - 02/01/2013

2006 - Bridal Op - Dana Marton (HI #933 - Aug 2006) - 01/29/2006

2007 - The McKettrick Way (McKettricks, #9) - Linda Lael Miller (SSE #1867 - Dec 2007) - 04/27/2013

2008 - Boardroom Bride and Groom - Shirley Jump (HR #4038 - July2008) - 04/17/2013

2009 - Holding Out For A Hero - HelenKay Dimon (Brava - Oct 2009) - 02/02/2013



10s - 5/6
2010 - Love Finds You in Lahaina Hawaii - Bodie Thoene (Summerside Press - May 2010) - 4/30/2013

2011 - Deadly Pursuit - Irene Hannon (Revell - Sept 2011) - 05/19/2013

2012 - A Night Like This - Julia Quinn (Avon - June 2012) - 11/04/2013

2013 - Christmas on 4th Street - Susan Mallery (HQN - Sept 2013) - 12/19/2013

2014 - By Winter's Light - Stephanie Laurens (Mira - Nov 2014) - 2/22/2015

2015

X

A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Start date: March 1, 2014
Completed: 22 / 47

1970: Tempestuous April by Betty Neels

1971
1972
1973: A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle
1974
1975
1976: Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey
1977: Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones
1978: Beauty by Robin McKinley
1979: A Very Dutiful Daughter by Elizabeth Mansfield
1980

1981
1982: The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
1983
1984: If There Be Dragons by Kay Hooper
1985
1986
1987
1988: Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett
1989: A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
1990

1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997: The Bell Witch: An American Haunting by Brent Monahan
1998
1999: A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks
2000: Dark Challenge by Christine Feehan

2001
2002
2003: Dark Melody by Christine Feehan
2004
2005: Jamie by Lori Foster
2006: Dear John by Nicholas Sparks
2007
2008: Belle: A Retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" by Cameron Dokey
2009: Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch By Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett
2010: If I Stay by Gayle Forman

2011
2012
2013: Roses in Moonlight by Lynn Kurland
2014: I've Got You Under My Skin by Mary Higgins Clark
2015: A Deadly Web by Kay Hooper

Challenge: A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Goal: Read a book published for every year in your life. I’m also imposing two additional rules on myself because I am a reading challenge masochist.

Extra Rule #1: All the books on my list must be from the ‘romance’ genre. I read a wide variety of books but tend to avoid the older romances which I'd like to change.
Extra Rule #2: Start with 1979 and read them in order, muah-ha-ha-ha!


Challenge Date: I'm in my 30's, so 8/10/15 - 2/10/17

1970’s
1979: A Woman of Substance by Barbara Taylor Bradford

1980’s
1980: The Black Lyon by Jude Deveraux
1981: The Velvet Promise by Jude Deveraux
1982: The Darkangel by Meredith Ann Pierce
1983: Against the Rules by Linda Howard
1984: The Windflower by Laura London
1985: Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught
1986: Blaze by Susan Johnson
1987: Glitter Baby by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
1988: Something Wonderful by Judith McNaught
1989: Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard

1990’s
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2017:

Lisa Kay wrote: "Welcome to this daunting challenge, Patrice!"

Thanks Lisa, believe it or not; but, I just noticed this note to me...? Can we say oblivious... I was so intent on getting everything into my post and keeping it up that I never really looked around much on the page. I was perusing it now when I saw your note, thank you.Congratulations to you on completing your challenge. I can't believe Kay did it twice in ONE year, yikes!

I am hoping to get 6 more books done before the end of this year and complete my challenge then, otherwise it will be 7 books and I'll have until next June....

Challenge: A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Goal: Read a book published for every year in your life. (I'll update as I go along)

Duration: 9/10/15 - 3/10/17
Completed: 17/39

1979: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (Serious Productions Ltd.-1979) - 9/24/15

1980: Come Love a Stranger by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss (1980) 9/29/15
1981:
1982: Dark Before the Rising Sun (Dominick, #3) by Laurie McBain
1983:
1984:
1985:
1986:
1987: You Belong to Me by Johanna Lindsey (Avon-1987) - 10/4/15
1988: Viscount Vagabond by Loretta Chase (Avon-1988) - 10/14/15
1989: The Devil's Delilah by Loretta Chase (Fawcett-1989) - 10/15/15

1990: Warrior's Woman by Johanna Lindsey (Avon-1990) - 10/1/15
1991: Once a Princess by Johanna Lindsey (Avon-Jan 1991) - 10/2/15
1992: Ravished by Amanda Quick (Bantam-1992) - 10/20/15
1993:
1994: Mistress by Amanda Quick (Bantam-1994) - 9/20/2015
1995:
1996:
1997:
1998:
1999:

2000: The Heir by Johanna Lindsey (Avon-2000) - 10/6/15
2001:
2002: The Fortune Hunter by Diane Farr (Signet-2002) - 10/17/15
2003:
2004:
2005:
2006:
2007: Dark Seduction by Brenda Joyce (Harlequin-2007) - 10/13/15
2008:
2009:

2010: The Scorch Trials by James Dashner (Delacorte Press-Oct 2010) - 9/20/15
2011:
2012: The Proposal by Mary Balogh (Delacorte Press-Apr 2012) - 10/8/15
2013: The Duchess Hunt by Jennifer Haymore (Forever-Jan 2013) - 9/22/15
2014: The Scoundrel's Seduction by Jennifer Haymore (Forever-Jan 2014) - 9/28/15
2015: Falling Into Bed with a Duke by Lorraine Heath (Avon-2015) - 10/27/15
2016:
2017:

A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Start date: March 1, 2014
Completed: 24 / 47

1970: Tempestuous April by Betty Neels

1971
1972
1973: A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle
1974
1975
1976: Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey
1977: Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones
1978: Beauty by Robin McKinley
1979: A Very Dutiful Daughter by Elizabeth Mansfield
1980

1981
1982: The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
1983
1984: If There Be Dragons by Kay Hooper
1985
1986
1987
1988: Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett
1989: A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
1990

1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997: The Bell Witch: An American Haunting by Brent Monahan
1998
1999: A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks
2000: Dark Challenge by Christine Feehan

2001
2002
2003: Dark Melody by Christine Feehan
2004
2005: Jamie by Lori Foster
2006: Dear John by Nicholas Sparks
2007
2008: Belle: A Retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" by Cameron Dokey
2009: Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch By Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett
2010: If I Stay by Gayle Forman

2011: Retribution by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2012: Time Untime By Sherrilyn Kenyon
2013: Roses in Moonlight by Lynn Kurland
2014: I've Got You Under My Skin by Mary Higgins Clark
2015: A Deadly Web by Kay Hooper

Ok, so 3 years to do this...lol


Lifetime of Books Challenge
Started: September 18, 2015
Finished:

32/66

1950's

1950: Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith
1951: The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
1952: Giant by Edna Ferber
1953:
1954:
1955:
1956: Peyton Place by Grace Metalious
1957:
1958:
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1980's
1980:
1981: Irish Thoroughbred Nora Roberts - 12/20/17
1982:
1983:
1984: Lady Be Bad - 11/15/15
1985: Summer Desserts - 5/11/16
1986: Lessons Learned - 6/19/17
1987:
1988: - Irish Rose - 4/2/18
1989: - The Pillars of the Earth - 2/10/18

1990's
1990: Mirror Image - 3/13/17
1991: Carnal Innocence - 3/26/17
1992: The Black Echo - 2/20/17
1993: Where There's Smoke - 1/16/17
1994: Hidden Riches - 10/15/15
1995: Naked in Death - 1/15/16
1996: Immortal in Death - 4/25/16
1997: Ceremony in Death - 6/3/16
1998: Judgment - 11/23/15
1999: A Walk to Remember - 2/10/16

♐2000's
2000: Witness in Death - 1/25/17
2001: Dance Upon the Air - 5/19/16
2002: The Apprentice - 10/22/16
2003: The Sinner - 11/6/16
2004: Hot Target - 10/13/15
2005: In the Dark - 10/16/15
2006: Time to Run - 12/3/15
2007: Delicious Blackmail - 11/26/15
2008: Scream for Me - 9/25/15
2009: Kill For Me - 10/24/15

♐2010's
2010: Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas - 10/21/15
2011: Rock Chick Renegade by Kristin Ashley - 9/30/15
2012: Games of the Heart by Kristin Ashley - 9/28/15
2013: SEAL's Honor by Elle James - 9/18/15
2014: Chasing Perfection: Vol. I by M.S. Parker - 9/26/15
2015: Dark Wild Night by Christina Lauren - 9/19

I'd best get started now...I'm only getting older & the list of books will only get longer if I procrastinate. :) I like the idea of this challenge! It feels like an honest-to-goodness, lives-up-to-its-name, CHALLENGE! :)

Lifetime of Books Challenge
November 1st, 2015-May 2018

17/53

1960's
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969

1970's
1970
1971: The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth,5 stars, finished 11/22/15
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979



1980's
1980
1981 Twice Shy by Dick Francis, 4 stars, finished 4/25/16
1982
1983
1984 Proof by Dick Francis, 5 stars, finished 5/3/16
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989 Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard, 4 stars, finished 3/11/16


1990's
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995: The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller, 4 stars, finished 1/5/16
1996
1997
1998
1999 The Sicilian's Mistress by Lynne Graham, 4 stars, finished 4/3/16



2000's
2000
2001 Damiano's Return by Lynne Graham, 4 stars, finished 7/16/16
2002
2003 A Passionate Marriage by Michelle Reid, 4 stars, finished 7/14/16
2004
2005: Passion by Lisa Valdez, 4 stars, finished 11/11/15
2006: 911 by Chris Owen, 4 stars, finished 4/12/16
2007: The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston, 4 stars, finished 1/13/16
2008: Rough, Raw, and Ready by Lorelei James, 4 stars, finished 11/15/15
2009: Bend Me Over by Sierra Cartwright



2010's
2010: Simon Says: Mine by Cherise Sinclair, 5 stars, finished 7/30/16
2011: Heaven and Hell by Kristen Ashley, 5 stars, finished 1/4/16
2012: The Gamble by Kristen Ashley, 3 stars, finished 1/6/16
2013: Kaleb by Nicole Edwards, audio, 4 stars, finished 11/1/15
2014: Crazy About the Baumgartners by Selena Kitt, audio, 5 stars, finished 11/7/15
2015: Sweet Obsession by J. Daniels, 4 stars, finished 11/29
2016 The Sicilian's Stolen Son by Lynne Graham, 3 stars, finished 7/13
2017
2018

RRRC, Lifetime of Books Challenge
START: November 21, 2015
Completed 34/47 - by End Date Nov. 21, 2017

1970:
1971:
1972:
1973:
1974:
1975:
1976:
1977:
1978:
1979: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Douglas Adams, #1 HHG series, 1-20-16, 4*

1980: Captive Witness Carolyn Keene, #64 Nancy Drew Mysteries, 3-2-16, 3*
1981: Follow the River James Alexander Thom, 5-24-16 (4*)
1982:
1983:
1984: Snowflakes on the Sea Linda Lael Miller, 1-13-16 (2-1/2*)
1985: Lonesome Dove Larry McMurtry (Lonesome Dove #3), 5-29-16 (5*)
1986: The Temptress Jude Deveraux, #11 Montgomery/#3 Taggert series, 2-16-16 (3*)
1987:
1988: Dance to the Piper Nora Roberts, #2 O'Hurleys, 1-25-16, 3-1/2*
1989: Christmas with You: Gabriel's Angel / Home for Christmas Nora Roberts, 11-12-17, 4*

1990: Honor's Splendour Julie Garwood, 3-7-16 (4*)
1991: The Stormy Petrel Mary Stewart, 2-15-17, 3*
1992: Silver Flame Hannah Howell, 4-24-16 (2-1/2*)
1993:
1994: Come the Night by Christina Skye, #1 The Dangerous Delameres, 4-11-16, 3*
1995:
1996: Immortal in Death J.D. Robb, #3 “In Death” series, 1-8-16 (3-1/2*)
1997: Ceremony In Death J.D. Robb, #5 "In Death", 2-10-16 (3*)
1998: Dream a Little Dream Susan Elizabeth Phillips, 12-5-15 (5*)
1999: The Last Madam: A Life in the New Orleans Underworld Christine Wiltz, 3-13-16 (4*)

2000: Until Tomorrow Robin Jones-Gunn, Christy & Todd: College Years, 3-31-16 (2-1/2*)
2001: Almost a Bride Patricia McLinn, 1-3-16 (3*)
2002: Reunion in Death J.D. Robb, #14 "In Death" series, 11-30-16 (5*)
2003: The True Story of Hansel and Gretel Louise Murphy, 2-11-16, 5*
2004: The Trouble With Harry Katie MacAlister, 12-7-15 (4*)
2005: Throwback Annie Windsor , #2 Dungeon Heat, 1-23-16, 2-1/2*
2006: Never Too Late Robyn Carr, 1-2-16 (3-1/2*)
2007: Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature, Robin Brande, 12-2-15 (3-1/2*)
2008: Christmas Sucks: What to Do When Fruitcake, Family, and Finding the Perfect Gift Make You Miserable Joanne Kimes, "Sucks" series #13?, 12-27-15, (3*)
2009: The Christmas Secret #5 Christmas Hope series, Donna VanLiere (3*) 12-19-15

2010: The First Love Cookie Club Lori Wilde, 12-12-15 (3*)
2011: Q Evan Mandery, 2-19-16, 3*
2012: When We Touch Brenda Novak, #.5 Whiskey Creek, 12-28-15 (4*)
2013: Beautiful Bastard Christina Lauren, 11-24-15, (4*)
2014: Top Secret Twenty-One Janet Evanovich, 11-29-15 (3-1/2*)
2015: One Wish Robyn Carr, 12-3-15 (3-1/2*)
2016: Big Rock Lauren Blakely, 5-31-16 (4*)
2017: The Last Resort Ember Leigh, 4-27-17, 3-1/2*

RRRC, Lifetime of Books Challenge
START: November 21, 2015
END: November 21, 2017

Reserved

Challenge Duration
Start 01.01.16
End Date 31.12.16

Well I'm not going to make my goal of finishing this by 12/31/15, but I am still going to continue with this challenge!

A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Completed: 42

1968-
1969- A Match for Sister Maggy1/2/15****

1970 - Fate is Remarkable 1/20/19***
1971 - The Fifth Day of Christmas8/5/14**
1972 -Saturday's Child1/13/18***
1973 - Enchanting Samantha 2/22/14****
1974 -
1975 - The Moon for Lavinia6/9/18**
1976 -
1977 - The Little Dragon 4/29/19**
1978 -Beauty11/30/15***
1979 -

1980 -
1981 - Heaven Around The Corner 12/29/14***
1982 -
1983 -
1984 - Fame and Fortune 6/10/19****
1985 - Less Than Zero 2/5/14**
1986 -
1987 - Hearts Aflame9/25/14 ****
1988-
1989 - Hilltop Tryst 7/27/14 **

1990 - Manhattans & Murder 1/19/14 **
1991 - Outlander9/21/14 ****
1992 - The Quiche of Death****
1993 -
1994 - One for the Money 1/11/14 **
1995 - Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley***
1996 - Somewhere I'll Find You9/25/17**
1997 - Murder on the QE29/8/15***
1998 - The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency 1/11 ****
1999 - Discovering Daisy1/8/15****

2000 - Trick or Treachery 10/9/16****
2001 - Counting My Chickens . . .: And Other Home Thoughts8/15/14****
2002 - Esther's Gift: A Mitford Christmas Story****
2003 - Mudhouse Sabbath12/17/14****
2004 - Teen Idol 11/17/14***
2005 - The Constant Princess10/17/14***
2006 - A Question of Murder1/18/15***
2007 - Garden Spells 1/27/14 ****
2008 - The Desert Lord's Baby 2/28/14***
2009 - The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie 2/22/15****

2010 - Goodnight Tweetheart 1/1/14 ***
2011 - Rules of Civility 1/10/14 ***
2012 - Big Sky Mountain 2/9/14***
2013 - Killing Cupid 2/1/14***
2014 - To Marry A Scottish Laird8/14/14****
2015-The Mistake10/30/15****
2016-The Score1/13/16****
2017 -Devil in Spring3/9/17***
2018- When Life Gives You Lululemons 9/20/18****
2019 - Daisy Jones & The Six 3/24/19****
2020 - Chasing Cassandra 2/24/2020****

I failed horribly in my first attempt to do this but I am going to try again.

I will start Jan 1, 2016 and (hopefully) finished by June 30, 2018

25/58

1960's
1960 -
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1976 -
1977 -
1978 -
1979 -

1980's 3/10
1980 -
1981 -
1982 - Hold Fast 'Til Morning - Beth Brookes/Lindsay McKenna (Jove - Mar 1982) - 3/24/2017
1983 -
1984 - Love Me Before Dawn - Lindsay McKenna (SIM #44 - Apr 1984) - 3/23/2017
1985 -
1986 - A World of Love - Barbara Cartland (Eaglemoss - 1986) - 1/13/2017
1987 -
1988 -
1989 -



1990's 4/10
1990 - The Plains of Passage - Jean Auel (Crown - Sept 1990) - 9/15/2016
1991 -
1992 - Going Overboard - Kay Wilding (HAR #463 - Nov 1992) - 2/10/2017
1993 -
1994 -
1995 - The Cowboy and the Cossack - Merline Lovelace (SIM #657 - Aug 1995 - 1/2/2016
1996 -
1997 -
1998 - Cassandra - Marie Ferrarella (Pinnacle - Aug 1998) - 11/1/2016
1999 -



2000's 10/10
2000 - Always - Lynsay Sands (Leisure - July 2000) - May 16
2001 - Nick of Time - Janelle Denison (Harlequin - Aug 2001) - 4/12/2016
2002 - Taming Jesse James - RaeAnne Thayne (SIM #1139 - Mar 2002) - 2/14/16
2003 - Trace Evidence - Carla Cassidy (SIM #1261 - Dec 2003) - 12/26/16
2004 - Charmed and Dangerous - Lori Wilde (Forever - July 2004) - 5/10/16
2005 - The Fiery Cross - Diana Gabaldon (Delacorte - Sept 2005) - 2/28/16
2006 - A Laramie, Texas Christmas - Cathy Gillen Thacker (HAR #1141 - Dec 2006) - 2/22/16
2007 - In Bed With Her Boss - Brenda Jackson (HKim #53 - Aug 2007) - 8/21/2017
2008 - Snowbound with the Bodyguard - Carla Cassidy (SRS #1521 - July 2008) - 12/27/16
2009 - A Great Kisser - Donna Kauffman (Brava - Nov 2009) - 3/2/16




2010's 7/8
2010 - The Naughty List - Donna Kauffman, Cynthia Eden, Susan Fox (Brava - Oct 2010) - 1/3/2016
2011 - Off Kilter - Donna Kauffman (Brava - Jan 2011) (photographer) - Mar 1
2012 - Brody - Emma Lang (Brava - July 2012) - May 21
2013 - The Sugar Cookie Sweetheart Swap - Donna Kauffman, Kate Angell, Kimberly Kincaid (Kensington - Sept 2013) - 1/4/2016
2014 - A SEAL's Kiss - Tawny Weber (HB #791 - Aug 2014) - Jan 6
2015 - A SEAL's Pleasure - Tawny Weber (HB #843 - May 2015) - 1/5/2016
2016 - Hunter Moon - Jenna Kernan (HI #1615 - Jan 2016) - 1/11/2016
2017 - Forged in Desire - Brenda Jackson (HQN - Feb 2017) - 4/28/2017
2018 -