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2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
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2011 A-Z Male Character Challenge
(Entries can either be first name or last name of a major male character in the book)
Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
A = Apollo = Goddess of Light by P.C. Cast - 5/31/2011 - *****
B = Barnabus = Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison - 5/4/2011 - ***
C = Christopher = Airhead by Meg Cabot - 5/24/2011 - ****
D = David = Ready or Not by Meg Cabot - 5/5/2011 - ****
E = Erik Night = Marked by P.C. Cast - 6/9/2011 - ****
F = Frank = Say When by Elizabeth Berg - 4/22/2011 - ****
G = Gerry = PS, I Love You by Cecelia Ahern - 4/28/2011 - *****
H = Haven = Bullet by Laurell K. Hamilton - 8/5/2011 - **
I = Ian McNab = Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb - 5/7/2011 - *****
J = Jack = All-American Girl by Meg Cabot - 5/2/2011 - ****
K = Keenan = Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr - 5/27/2011 - **
L = Lance Rubinoff = The Golden Valkyrie by Iris Johansen - 5/25/2011 - *
M = Mikael Blomkvist = The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - 6/23/2011 - *****
N = Nathaniel = The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella - 5/17/2011 - *****
O = Finnick Odair = Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins - 8/15/2011 - *****
P = Patrick = Me, Myself, and Why? by MaryJanice Davidson - 4/3/2011 - ****
Q = Quen = Pale Demon by Kim Harrison - 11/4/2011 - *****
R = Ralph = A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick - 4/20/2011 - *****
S = Sebastian Rogers = The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen - 6/13/2011 - *****
T = Trent = Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison - 6/2/2011 - *****
U = Uncle Al = Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen - 9/20/2011 - *****
V = Vance = The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen -4/10/2011 - *****
W = Wrath = Dark Lover by J.R. Ward - 5/13/2011 - *****
X = Mr. X from Lover Eternal by J. R. Ward
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Z = Zack Damon = Everlasting by Iris Johansen - 5/18/2011 - **
A-Z Male Character Challenge 23/26 Completed
√A:Andres de Visconia His Christmas Pleasure by Cathy Maxwell 1/10 ***
√B:Bobby Kline Memory in Death by JD Robb 2/10 ****
√C:Christian Ozera Blood Promise by Richell Mead 2/21 ****
√D: Ranier vel'En Daris Lord of the Fading Lands by CL Wilson 2/9 ****
√E: Edward Ravished by a Highlander by Paula Quinn 6/29 ****
√F: Ryan Feeney Treachery in Death by JD Robb 5/3 ****
√G:Gideon Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian 5/6 ****
√H: Hunter Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian 7/8 ***
√I: Adrian Ivashkov Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead 3/13 ****
√J:Jerricho Barrons Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning 1/31 *****
√K: Albert Kloughn Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich 3/19 *****
√L:Lucas Hunter Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 2/1 *****
√M:Marken Winter Pleasures by Anya Bast 1/17 ***
√N:Nick Gautier Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/8 ***
√O: Finian O'Melaghlin The Irish Warrior by Kris Kennedy 2/2 *****
√P: Jerricho Preston Another One Bites the Dust by Jennifer Rardin 4/28 ****
√Q: Qhuinn Lover Unleashed by JR Ward 6/3 ***
√R:Roarke Divided in Death by JD Robb 1/13 ***
√S: Marc Spangler Undead and Unwelcome by Mary Janice Davidson 3/20 *****
√T: Niall Talbot Whisper Kiss by Deborah Cooke 1/15 ****
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√V:Vaughn D'Angelo Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh 2/15 ****
√W: Jack Whitney Kindred in Death by JD Robb 4/6 ****
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A to Z Male Character Challenge (1 January - 31 December)
23/26
A - Jewels of the Sun (Aidan) 1/12
B - Tall, Dark & Hungry (Bastien) 1/10
C - Men of the Otherworld(Clayton) 1/9
D - Cry No More (Diaz) 1/8
E - The Darkest Hour (Ethan) 1/21
F - Heat Seeker (Ford) 4/18
G - Burn (Giancarlo) 2/2
H - Hard To Handle (Harley) 2/24
I - Crave (Isaac) 1/16
J - If He's Wicked (Julian) 1/17
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L - Bastian (Lucien) 5/1
M - Riding Wild (Mac) 1/16
N - Nauti Dreams (Natches) 1/19
O - Seduced by Moonlight (Oliwyn) 4/8
P - The Playa's Handbook (Phillip) 2/28
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R - Ceremony in Death (Roarke) 1/3
S - No Place to Run (Sam) 1/26
T - Getting to Happy (Tarik) 2/6
U - Mistral's Kiss (Usna) 5/7
V - Forever and the Night (Valerian) 1/22
W - In My Father's House: A Novel (Warren) 2/5
X - Bachelor Unleashed(Xavier Kane) 1/2
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Z - Iron Kissed (Zee) 1/11
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c-Cole Steele-Rocky Mountain Miracle/The Shadow of Christmas Past-Christine Feehan 5-8-11
d-Dillon Jones-Caught/Taken-Lori Foster 2/15/11
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g-Gavin Blake-Caught/Say Yes-Lori Foster 2/15/11
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k-Kevin O'Brien-Harbor Lights-Sherryl Woods Feb 7, 2011
l-Luke Carson-Love Me-Bella Andre read Jan 11 2011
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Completed 21/26 Astley~Entice by Carrie Jones 1/2
Bones~
Cole~Linger by Maggie Stiefvater 1/7
Dimitri~The Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead 1/14
Eric~Awakened by P.C. Cast 2/13
Foxx~Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer 1/31
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Henry~The Spellmans Strike Again by Lisa Lutz 1/16
Ian~Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 3/31
Jake~The Grand finale by Janet Evanovich 1/3
Kellen~Hot Stuff by Janet Evanovich 1/22
Lyon~Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer 2/6
Morrisey, Cal~Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie 1/31
Number Four~I am Number Four 2/22
Oliver~Boody Valentine by Melissa De La Cruz 2/1
Paenther~Passion Untamed by Pamela Palmer 3/2
Quen~Pale Demon by Kim Harrison 3/22
Ryodan~Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning 5/9
Sam~Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 1/5
Torian~Visions of Magic by Regan Hastings 2/28
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Vhyper~Obsession Untamed by Pamela Palmer 3/1
Will~Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton 3/15
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A-Z Character Challenge (Male)1 January - 31 December 2011
Completed: 23/26
A: Adolphus Ware aka 'Gilly' - The Foundling - √ 12-Feb
B: Baran Arvid - Jane's Warlord - √ 4-Jan
C: Charles Rivenhall - The Grand Sophy - √ 26-Jan
D: Dominic Dragonseeker - Dark Peril - √ 11-Feb
E: Eidolon - Pleasure Unbound - √ 16-Mar
F: Gervase Frant - The Quiet Gentleman - √ 17-Mar
G: Gabriel Sullivan - Gabriel's Ghost - √ 12-Jan
H: Justin Halpern - Sh*t My Dad Says - √ 23-Feb
I: Ivo Barrasford - Bath Tangle
J: Jericho Barrons - Darkfever - √ 14-Jan
K: Rejar Krue - Rejar - √ 18-Jan
L: Lucan Thorn - Kiss of Midnight
M: Marcus O'Malley - The Negotiator - √ 5-Mar
N: Nicholas St John - Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord
O: Omega - Lover Avenged - √ 4-Mar
P: Phury - Lover Enshrined - √ 5-Feb
Q: Simon Quarrel - Gift of Fire - √ 6-May
R: Raphael (Archangel) - Angels' Blood - √ 8-Jan
S: Rafe Stonebrake - Orchid - √ 21-Jan
T: Cohl Travers - Unearthed - √ 19-Mar
U: Count Ugolino - Sylvester - √ 13-Apr
V: Ven - Atlantis Awakening - √ 18-Feb
W: Griffin Winter - Burning Lamp - √ 15-Feb
X: Max Shannon - Bonds of Justice - √ 11-May
Y: Wilhelm Yager - Hunting Season - √ 5-Apr
Z: Zack English - Zack and Ace - √ 5-Feb
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A ✔Anatoly Darinsky from Obsession, Deceit, and Really Dark Chocolate, by Kyra Davis ★★★★☆ PB 4/28
B ✔Beaudine, Ted=Call Me Irresistible, by Susan Elizabeth Phillips ★★★★☆ OD Audio 4/30
C ✔Cleavis Rhy=Garters, by Pamela Morsi – re-read ★★★★★ PB 3/14
D ✔Dylan Harper=Harper's Bride, Alexis Harrington ★★★★☆ Kindle 2/2
E ✔Ethan Hamon=Everything Forbidden, by Jess Michaels ★★★★☆ Kindle
F ✔Fletcher Stanton=Ruthless Billionaire, Forbidden Baby, by Darcy, Emma ★★★★☆ 4/25
G ✔Gandalf Greybeard=The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien – re-read ★★★★★ PB 3/30
H. ✔Houston Leigh=Texas Destiny, by Lorraine Heath ★★★★★ HC 5/8
I. Iain MacKinnon=Surrender, by Pamela Clare PB currently reading
J. ✔Jimmy Corona=Feels Like Home (OK All-Girl Brands, #4), by Maggie Shayne – ★★★½☆ Adobe Digital
K ✔Kit (Christoff Langford)=The Smoke Thief, by Shana Abé ★★★★★ PB 4/10
L ✔Lincoln Blaise=The Cinderella Deal, by Jennifer Crusie – re-read ★★★★½ PB
M ✔Magnus, Earl of d'Arenville=Tallie's Knight, by Anne Gracie ★★★★★ PB 1/12
N ✔Nash, Thomas=Winter Woman, by Jenna Kernan ★★★★★ PB
O Osgood, Colin=The Peach Keeper, by Sarah Addison Allen Library e-book
O’Hagan, Roman=The Italian's Secret Baby, by Kim Lawrence – need to order
P ✔Peter Rosen=Mummy Dearest, by Joan E. Hess – OD Audio ★★★½☆ 3/31
Q Quinn, Cameron Sea Swept, by Nora Roberts OD Audio
Quint Seavers=The Borrowed Bride, by Elizabeth Lane would need to order
R ✔Rhys Young=Fangs for the Memories, by Kathy Love ★★★★☆ PB 2/15
S ✔Simon Dante=Across a Moonlit Sea, by Marsha Canham ★★★★★ PB 4/22
T ✔Tyler Hughes=Garden Spells, by Sarah Addison Allen ★★★★★ PB
U - Uilleam MacRieve=Demon from the Dark, by Kresley Cole own PB
V. ✔Valek=Poison Study, by Maria V. Snyder – buddy read w/Sans ★★★★½ - Kindle 4/23
W ✔Wroth, Murdoch=Deep Kiss of Winter, by Kresley Cole ★★★★★ HC
X ✔Shay DevereauX=The Seduction of Shay Devereaux, by Carolyn Davidson ★★★★☆ PB
Y Yardley, Franklin=Falling For Gracie, by Susan MalleryFalling For Gracie by Susan Mallery-reread own PB
Z Zane=The Dream Thief, by Shana Abé own PB
Ziegler, Nick=Crazy for You, by Jennifer Crusie or Zakary Stark=Hush, by Cherry Adair – need to order either of these.
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Im in! :)(21/26)
A - Archer: Fire (4/17/11)
B - Bones: Halfway to the Grave (2/17/11)
C - Jean Claude: Guilty Pleasures (3/8/11)
D - Dimitri Markov: Guardian of the Gate (3/18/11)
E - Ennis Del Mar: Brokeback Mountain (2/24/11)
F - Quince Fletcher: Forgive My Fins (4/13/11)
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J - Jacob Jankowski: Water for Elephants (1/12/11)
K - Ky Markham: Matched (5/2/11)
L - Clive Linley: Amsterdam (1/17/11)
M - John Matthew: Lover Mine (2/16/11)
N - Varen Nethers: Nevermore (4/16/11)
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Q - Quinn: Lover Mine (2/16/11)
R - Rehvenge: Lover Avenged (2/14/11)
S - Spade: First Drop of Crimson (4/26/11)
T - Ted Forrester/Edward: Obsidian Butterfly (4/20/11)
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W - Ethan Wate: Beautiful Creatures (1/2/11)
X - Xander: Matched (5/2/11)
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I'm in! My List
24/26
A - Angelo - Paris A to Z (04/09/2011)
B - Brady - Animal Magnetism (02/02/2011)
C - Cooper - Acquainted with the Night (01/30/2011)
D - Derek - Wrestling with Desire (04/02/2011)
E - Eli - And Call Me in the Morning (05/08/2011)
F - Fran (Frances) - You Can't Choose Your Family (04/05/2011)
G - Gavin Blue Dahlia (05/11/2011)
H - Hugh - Mary and the Bear (01/05/2011)
I - Ian - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (01/11/2011)
J - Jake - Fugly (04/09/2011)
K - Kit - Christmas with Danny Fit (03/26/2011)
L - Luke - Blue Dahlia (05/11/2011)
M - Michael - Too Soon For Love (03/12/2011)
N - Nate - Acquainted with the Night (01/30/2011)
O - Oliver - Blacque/Bleu (01/04/2011)
P - Phillip - Too Soon For Love (03/12/2011)
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R - Rob - Letters to a Secret Lover (01/26/2011)
S - Scott - Wrestling with Desire (04/02/2011)
T - Tyler - Tyler O'Neill's Redemption (05/07/2011)
U - Ulrich - Big Bad Beast (04/27/2011)
V - Vance - Pride and Joey
W - Wade - Life in Fusion (02/25/2011)
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Y - Yuri - Trusted Bond (01/25/2011)
Z - Zane - And Call Me in the Morning (05/08/2011)
A to Z Male Character Challenge (1 January - 31 December)
24/26
A - Jewels of the Sun (Aidan) 1/12
B - Tall, Dark & Hungry (Bastien) 1/10
C - Men of the Otherworld(Clayton) 1/9
D - Cry No More (Diaz) 1/8
E - The Darkest Hour (Ethan) 1/21
F - Heat Seeker (Ford) 4/18
G - Burn (Giancarlo) 2/2
H - Hard To Handle (Harley) 2/24
I - Crave (Isaac) 1/16
J - If He's Wicked (Julian) 1/17
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L - Bastian (Lucien) 5/1
M - Riding Wild (Mac) 1/16
N - Nauti Dreams (Natches) 1/19
O - Seduced by Moonlight (Oliwyn) 4/8
P - The Playa's Handbook (Phillip) 2/28
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R - Ceremony in Death (Roarke) 1/3
S - No Place to Run (Sam) 1/26
T - Getting to Happy (Tarik) 2/6
U - Mistral's Kiss (Usna) 5/7
V - Forever and the Night (Valerian) 1/22
W - In My Father's House: A Novel (Warren) 2/5
X - Bachelor Unleashed(Xavier Kane) 1/2
Y - Eye of the Beholder (Lloyd Kenyon) 5/11
Z - Iron Kissed (Zee) 1/11
This looks really fun, and I so want to try! Here goes nothing!A: Ash Night World, No. 1: Secret Vampire; Daughters of Darkness; Spellbinder (Night World, #1-3)
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21/26 Completed
Updated 5/23/11
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17/26 completed so farA Andrew Ryan - Death du Jour by Kathy Reichs
B Dimitri Belikov Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
C Thomas Carrier The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent
D Diego - The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella by Stephenie Meyer
E Ender Wiggin Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
F Sonny Flannery Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
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P Peeta Mellark Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
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S Stefan Salvatore The Awakening by L.J. Smith
T Marcus Thompson The Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker
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W Stuart Whitworth The Help by Kathryn Stockett
X Julian Carax The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
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A-Z Character challenge (male)a-
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c-Cole Steele-Rocky Mountain Miracle/The Shadow of Christmas Past-Christine Feehan 5-8-11
d-Dillon Jones-Caught/Taken-Lori Foster 2/15/11
e-Evan Monroe-The Chase-Erin McCarthy 6/3/11
f-Fallon Jones-In Too Deep-Jayne Ann Krentz 4/13/11
g-Gavin Blake-Caught/Say Yes-Lori Foster 2/15/11
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k-Kevin O'Brien-Harbor Lights-Sherryl Woods Feb 7, 2011
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2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male) Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
23/26 Completed ~ Updated: 6/3/11
A - Arthur "Ranger" Campbell - The Ranger (Monica McCarty)
B - Balfour Murray - Highland Destiny (Hannah Howell)
C - Cam Rohan - Mine Till Midnight (Lisa Kleypas)
D - Declan Chase/Aidan the Fierce - Dreams of a Dark Warrior (Kresley Cole)
E - Ethan MacCarrick - If You Deceive (Kresley Cole)
F - Francis Rohan - Ruthless (Anne Stuart)
G - Davis Grey - If You Desire (Kresley Cole)
H - Hugh MacCarrick - If You Desire (Kresley Cole)
I - Ian Mackenzie - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Jennifer Ashley)
J - Jay Harry Rutledge - Tempt Me At Twilight (Lisa Kleypas)
K - Kev Merripen - Seduce Me At Sunrise (Lisa Kleypas)
L - Lucan Macleod - Dangerous Highlander (Donna Grant)
M - Mikael Blomkvist - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Stieg Larsson)
N - Nigel Murray - Highland Destiny (Hannah Howell)
O - Aidan O'Rourke - The Irish Bride (Alexis Harrington)
P - Captain Christopher Phelan - Love in the Afternoon (Lisa Kleypas)
Q - Quinn Macleod - Dangerous Highlander (Donna Grant)
R - Royce "The Wolf" Westmoreland - A Kingdom of Dreams (Judith McNaught)
S - Sidheach "The Hawk" James Lyon Douglas - Beyond The Highland Mist (Karen Marie Moning)
T - Thomas Blair - The Promise (Brenda Joyce)
U - Ulric, Lord Thorsten's son - The Prize (Julie Garwood)
V - Vergil Duclairc - The Saint (Madeline Hunter)
W - Alexi de Warenne - The Promise (Brenda Joyce)
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d-Dillon Jones-Caught/Taken-Lori Foster 2/15/11
e-Evan Monroe-The Chase-Erin McCarthy 6/3/11
f-Fallon Jones-In Too Deep-Jayne Ann Krentz 4/13/11
g-Gavin Blake-Caught/Say Yes-Lori Foster 2/15/11
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A - Jewels of the Sun (Aidan) 1/12
B - Tall, Dark & Hungry (Bastien) 1/10
C - Men of the Otherworld(Clayton) 1/9
D - Cry No More (Diaz) 1/8
E - The Darkest Hour (Ethan) 1/21
F - Heat Seeker (Ford) 4/18
G - Burn (Giancarlo) 2/2
H - Hard To Handle (Harley) 2/24
I - Crave (Isaac) 1/16
J - If He's Wicked (Julian) 1/17
K - Dangerous (Kilraven) 6/5
L - Bastian (Lucien) 5/1
M - Riding Wild (Mac) 1/16
N - Nauti Dreams (Natches) 1/19
O - Seduced by Moonlight (Oliwyn) 4/8
P - The Playa's Handbook (Phillip) 2/28
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R - Ceremony in Death (Roarke) 1/3
S - No Place to Run (Sam) 1/26
T - Getting to Happy (Tarik) 2/6
U - Mistral's Kiss (Usna) 5/7
V - Forever and the Night (Valerian) 1/22
W - In My Father's House: A Novel (Warren) 2/5
X - Bachelor Unleashed(Xavier Kane) 1/2
Y - Eye of the Beholder (Lloyd Kenyon) 5/11
Z - Iron Kissed (Zee) 1/11
RRRC Male Characters A-Z(These books overlap with other challenges.)
26/26 Done!
A ✔Anatoly Darinsky from Obsession, Deceit, and Really Dark Chocolate, by Kyra Davis ★★★★☆ PB 4/28
B ✔Beaudine, Ted=Call Me Irresistible, by Susan Elizabeth Phillips ★★★★☆ OD Audio 4/30
C ✔Cleavis Rhy=Garters, by Pamela Morsi – re-read ★★★★★ PB 3/14
D ✔Dylan Harper=Harper's Bride, Alexis Harrington ★★★★☆ Kindle 2/2
E ✔Ethan Hamon=Everything Forbidden, by Jess Michaels ★★★★☆ Kindle
F ✔Fletcher Stanton=Ruthless Billionaire, Forbidden Baby, by Darcy, Emma ★★★★☆ 4/25
G ✔Grayson Rhodes=A Rogue in Texas, by Lorraine Heath ★★★★☆ PB 6/5
H. ✔Houston Leigh=Texas Destiny, by Lorraine Heath ★★★★★ HC 5/8
I. ✔Iain MacKinnon=Surrender, by Pamela Clare PB ★★★★★ & a WOW! PB 5/13
J. ✔Jimmy Corona=Feels Like Home (OK All-Girl Brands, #4), by Maggie Shayne – ★★★½☆ Adobe Digital
K ✔Kit (Christoff Langford)=The Smoke Thief, by Shana Abé ★★★★★ PB 4/10
L ✔Lincoln Blaise=The Cinderella Deal, by Jennifer Crusie – re-read ★★★★½ PB
M ✔Magnus, Earl of d'Arenville=Tallie's Knight, by Anne Gracie ★★★★★ PB 1/12
N ✔Nash, Thomas=Winter Woman, by Jenna Kernan ★★★★★ PB
O ✔Ori (Dwarf wearing a gray hood.)=The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien – re-read ★★★★★ PB 3/30
P ✔Peter Rosen=Mummy Dearest, by Joan E. Hess – OD Audio ★★★½☆ 3/31
Q ✔Quinn, Cameron Sea Swept, by Nora Roberts ★★★★☆ OD Audio 5/20
R ✔Rhys Young=Fangs for the Memories, by Kathy Love ★★★★☆ PB 2/15
S ✔Simon Dante=Across a Moonlit Sea, by Marsha Canham ★★★★★ PB 4/22
T ✔Tyler Hughes=Garden Spells, by Sarah Addison Allen ★★★★★ PB 4/7
U ✔Uilleam MacRieve, 1st appearance=A Hunger Like No Other, by Kresley Cole re-read ★★★★★ PB 4/7
V. ✔Valek=Poison Study, by Maria V. Snyder buddy read w/Sans ★★★★½ - Kindle 4/23
W ✔Wroth, Murdoch=Deep Kiss of Winter, by Kresley Cole ★★★★★ HC
X ✔Shay DevereauX=The Seduction of Shay Devereaux, by Carolyn Davidson ★★★★☆ PB
Y ✔Yuri=Pleasure Unbound, by Larissa Ione ★★★★☆Kindle 5/23
Z ✔ Zach=204 Rosewood Lane (Cedar Cove Series, #2), by Debbie Macomber audio ★★★★☆ 5/5
Read:
24/26 CompleteAlex Anyone But You 1/29
Bones This Side of the Grave 4/28
Cole Linger 1/04
Davy Faking It 1/14
Etienne Love Bites 6/6
Frankie Agnes and the Hitman 2/6
Gabe Fast Women 1/24
Henry The Spellman Files 1/09
Irial Darkest Mercy 3/18
Jay The Body Finder 2/8
Kiyo Iron Crowned 2/25
Lindsay Addicted 2/5
Mark Charlie All Night 1/29
Nick Strange Bedpersons 1/25
Oliver Bloody Valentine 1/18
Phin Welcome to Temptation 1/14
Qhuinn Lover Enshrined 5/09
Ryan Ain't She Sweet? 2/13
Stark Awakened 1/07
Trent Pale Demon 3/28
U
Vhyper Desire Untamed 2/9
Will Maybe This Time 2/12
X-Foxx Passion Untamed 3/13
Y
Zack Getting Rid Of Bradley 1/19
A to Z Male Character Challenge (1 January - 31 December)
26/26
A - Jewels of the Sun (Aidan) 1/12
B - Tall, Dark & Hungry (Bastien) 1/10
C - Men of the Otherworld(Clayton) 1/9
D - Cry No More (Diaz) 1/8
E - The Darkest Hour (Ethan) 1/21
F - Heat Seeker (Ford) 4/18
G - Burn (Giancarlo) 2/2
H - Hard To Handle (Harley) 2/24
I - Crave (Isaac) 1/16
J - If He's Wicked (Julian) 1/17
K - Dangerous (Kilraven) 6/5
L - Bastian (Lucien) 5/1
M - Riding Wild (Mac) 1/16
N - Nauti Dreams (Natches) 1/19
O - Seduced by Moonlight (Oliwyn) 4/8
P - The Playa's Handbook (Phillip) 2/28
Q - Strong, Silent Type (Quinn) 2/8
R - Ceremony in Death (Roarke) 1/3
S - No Place to Run (Sam) 1/26
T - Getting to Happy (Tarik) 2/6
U - Mistral's Kiss (Usna) 5/7
V - Forever and the Night (Valerian) 1/22
W - In My Father's House: A Novel (Warren) 2/5
X - Bachelor Unleashed(Xavier Kane) 1/2
Y - Eye of the Beholder (Lloyd Kenyon) 5/11
Z - Iron Kissed (Zee) 1/11
Congratulations, Ceej!!Ceej wrote: "
A to Z Male Character Challenge (1 January - 31 December)
26/26"
12/26A - Alex Reid - Betrayal Of The Blood Lily - Lauren WIllig 3/2/11
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D - Day, Bennett - Scoundrel - Zoe Archer 6/14
E
F
G-Graham Grant - A Highlander Never Surrenders - Paula Quinn 2/15/11
H-Huntley,Gabriel - Warrior - Zoe Archer 1/18/11
I
J-Jericho Barrons - Shadowfever - KMM 2/2/11
K-Kavenaugh, Malcolm - Happy Ever After, Nora Roberts1/9/11
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N-Nash Renfrow, Accidental Wedding - Anne Gracie 1/5/11
O-Oaks, Neill - The Lady Most Likely - Quinn, James, Brockway 1/19/11
P - Peeta - The Hunger Games-Suzanne Collins 6/13/11
Q
R-Remmington, Griffin - Notorious Pleasures - Elizabeth Hoyt2/8/11
S-Stauton, Nicholas - Dukes to the Left Princes To The Right - Kieran Kramer 2/4
T - Traemore, Harry - When Harry Met Molly - Keiran Kramer 2/22/11
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RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
26/26 Read Challenge Complete 06.14.11
A: Andrei Dragulescu, The Dead Travel Fast, 02.26.11
B: Devlin Bane, Dark Protector by Alexis Morgan, 03.09.11
C: Nick Chastain, Zinnia by Jayne Castle, 04.24.11
D: Harry Dresden, White Night by Jim Butcher, 01.26.11
E: Ethan Sullivan, Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill, 03.07.11
F: Kisten Felps, Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison, 02.11.11
G: Gabriel Letourneau, Blood of the Raven by Anya Bast, 01.30.11
H: Henry Schoonmaker, Rumors by Anna Godbersen, 02.21.11
I: Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride by William Goldman, 06.14.11
J: Jericho Barrons, Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning, 01.24.11
K: Dagan Krayl, Sins of the Heart by Eve Silver, 03.04.11
L: Leo Hathaway, Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas, 03.20.11
M: Joe Morelli, Hot Six by Janet Evanovich, 01.06.11
N: Nicholas Argeneau, The Renegade Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #3) by Lynsay Sands, 02.14.11
O: Aidan O'Shea, Blood of the Rose by Anya Bast, 01.15.11
P: Decker Argeneau Pimms, The Immortal Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #2) by Lynsay Sands, 02.03.11
Q: Luis Queen, Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich, 03.01.11
R: Roarke, Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb, 03.11.11
S: Shane Collins, Ghost Town by Rachel Caine, 01.30.11
T: Travis Clayborne, The Clayborne Brides by Julie Garwood, 02.23.11
U: Stefan Uccello, River Marked by Patricia Briggs, 03.21.11
V: Drake Vireo, Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister, 03.05.11
W: Tobias Walker, She's No Faerie Princess by Christine Walker, 02.26.11
X: Stephan Huxtable, First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh, 03.22.11
Y: Piers Yelverton, When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James, 05.27.11
Z: Zander Rubio, Wicked Temptation Immortal Lovers 1 by Cora Zane, 03.02.11
A-Z MALE CHARACTER CHALLENGE 2011 RRRC
COMPLETED 26 of 26 - January 1 - May 27, 2011
A Alejandro Fuentes Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 1/24
B Bramwell Shepard What I Did for Love by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 1/27
C Chance McCormack Tempting the Fire by Sydney Croft 1/19
D Dan'l Bonner Into the Wilderness by Sara Donati 1/31
E Ender - Tom Knight Unleashing the Storm by Sydney Croft 1/6
F Feeney, Captain Ryan Seduction in Death by J D Robb 1/2
G Gwenvael What A Dragon Should Know by G A AIken 2/5
H Heron, Jim Crave by J R Ward 2/12
I Ian McNab Interlude in Death by J D Robb 1/6
J Jaime Lingstrom Purity in Death by J D RObb 1/25
K Kane Longstreet Sisters Found by Joan Johnston 2/8
L Luke Dante Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden 1/3
M Malcom Kavanaugh Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts 1/1
N Nick Gannon Remember When by J D Robb 2/20
O Oz Seduced by the Storm by Sydney Croft 1/13
P Patrick Roark Portrait in Death by J D RObb 1/31
Q Queeks, Officer Visions in Death BY J D Robb 3/10
R Roark Betrayal in Death by J D Robb 1/5
S Summerset Treachery in Death by J D Robb 3/4
T Trance Taming the Fire by Sydney Croft 1/16
U Uncle Walt Booth Temptation Ridge by Robyn Carr 5/27
V Viper Lachlan MacRuairi The Ranger by Monica McCarty 2/18
W Whitney, Commander Jack Reunion in Death J D Robb 1/21
X BaXter, Detective David Memory in Death by J D Robb 4/7
Y Yosi Tokimoto Divided in Death by J D Robb 2/18
Z Zane, Torrence Immortal Danger by Cynthia Eden 3/3
18/26 CompleteABCDEF*H*JKLM****RST*VWX*Z
A. Adam, River Marked Mar 11 *****
B. Balthazar, Evernight Feb 14 *****
C. Mark Corescu, The Judging: The Corescu Chronicles Book One Jan 23 *****
D. Jack Dawn, Rabbit: Chasing Beth Rider Feb 11 *****
E. Ethan, Hit List Jun 3 *****
F. Atticus Finch, To Kill a Mockingbird Jan 22 *****
H. Kyrain Hunter, Night Pleasures Jan 13 ****
J. Jack, Killing Floor Mar 20 *****
K. Kiyo, Storm Born Jan 10 *****
L. Lucan, Kiss of Midnight Jan 12 ****
M. Seth Mortensen, Succubus Dreams Jan 5 *****
R. Roarke, Naked in Death Mar 12 *****
S. Stark, Awakened Jan 6 ****
T. Tolliver, Grave Surprise Jan 8 ***
V. Vic, Stargazer Apr 10 *****
W. Wiliam, Clockwork Angel Mar 14 *****
X. Xcor, Lover Unleashed May 4 *****
Z. Zsadist, Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story Mar 15 *****
Congratulations, Cathy!!Cathy wrote: "A-Z MALE CHARACTER CHALLENGE 2011 RRRC
COMPLETED 26 of 26 - January 1 - May 27, 2011"
Danielle's RRRC A-Z Character Challenge (Male)Update: 6/18/11
Completed: 26/26 DONE!
A= Anders Larson from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
B= Byran Moreland from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
C= Edward Cullen from New Moon by Stephenie Meyer 3/16
D= Drew Hammond from Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
E= Eddie Drood from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
F= Count de Fourtrue from Romanticism Lost by Jon Hartless 2/7
G= Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
H= Martin Hewitt from The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4
I= Isaiah Coulter from My Sunshine by Catherine Anderson 4/21
J= James Paden from 22 Indigo Place by Sandra Brown 4/9
K= Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
L= Luke Bennett from Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/5
M= Marc Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
N= Nick from Cave of Fire by Rebecca King 3/7
O= Olivier Moreau from Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
P= Peter from Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
Q= Quentin from Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 6/15
R= Rourke from Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12
S= Sam Benson from Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/15
T= Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
U= Jason Ulises Kenwood from Initiation by Rebecca Royce 6/11
V= Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
W= Lord William Marston from Forbidden Lord by Helen Dickson 5/14
X= Xcor from Lover Unleashed by JR Ward 4/17
Y= Gillen Yor from Uncertain Allies by Mark Del Franco 5/21
Z= Twardy Zarost from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
19/26A. Allen, Richard – That Perfect Someone – Johanna Lindsey
B. Brian Sinclair – Backstage Pass – Olivia Cunning
C. Calhoun, Ty – Game For Anything – Bella Andre
D. Dominic De Marco – Game For Seduction – Bella Andre
E. Ethan - Tin Star - JL Langley - 10/3
F. Fitzwilliam Darcy – Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austen
G. Gideon Garza – The Welcome Home Garden Club – Lori Wilde
H. Hank Wells – My Give A Damn Is Busted – Carolyn Brown
I.
J. Jared McElroy – I Love This Bar – Carolyn Brown
K. Keller, Seth - Homecoming Day - Holly Jacobs
L. Lionheart, Sedric – Rock Hard – Olivia Cunning
M. McNear, Derek – Candy Store – Bella Andre
N. Noah - Diving in Deep - K.A. Mitchell
O.
P. Phil Falconetti - Fair Play - Deirdre Martin
Q.
R. Rob Sutter – Trouble With Valentines’ Day – Rachel Gibson
S. Sam LeClaire – Any Man Of Mine –Rachel Gibson
T. Travis Henry – Hell Yeah – Carolyn Brown
U.
V.
W. Walker, Travis – First Love Cookie – Lori Wilde
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Z. Zartlich, Brent Michaels - Drive Me Wild
A-Z Character challenge (male)a-Alistair Kirk-Russian Roulette/First Blood-Erin McCarthy 6/4/11
b-
c-Cole Steele-Rocky Mountain Miracle/The Shadow of Christmas Past-Christine Feehan 5-8-11
d-Dillon Jones-Caught/Taken-Lori Foster 2/15/11
e-Evan Monroe-The Chase-Erin McCarthy 6/3/11
f-Fallon Jones-In Too Deep-Jayne Ann Krentz 4/13/11
g-Gavin Blake-Caught/Say Yes-Lori Foster 2/15/11
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j-Jack Walker-Family Affair-Debbie Macomber 2/16/11
k-Kevin O'Brien-Harbor Lights-Sherryl Woods Feb 7, 2011
l-Luke Carson-Love Me-Bella Andre read Jan 11 2011
m-Derek McNear-Candy Store-Bella Andre 6/19/11
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o-O'Banion brothers-TJ, Deke, Eli-Men Times Three-Bonnie Edwards 3/15/11
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s-Seth Webster-Mrs. Miracle-Debbie Macomber 2/27/11
t-Travis Carson-Take Me-Bella Andre read Jan 9 2011
u-
v-Vince Grange-The Fourteen Million Dollar Poodle-Nancy Warren 3/2/11
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13/26A - Alex Reid - Betrayal Of The Blood Lily - Lauren WIllig 3/2/11
B
C
D - Day, Bennett - Scoundrel - Zoe Archer 6/14
E
F
G-Graham Grant - A Highlander Never Surrenders - Paula Quinn 2/15/11
H-Huntley,Gabriel - Warrior - Zoe Archer 1/18/11
I
J-Jericho Barrons - Shadowfever - KMM 2/2/11
K-Kavenaugh, Malcolm - Happy Ever After, Nora Roberts1/9/11
L
M - Marcus Holroyd - Just Like Heaven - Julia Quinn 6/18/11
N-Nash Renfrow, Accidental Wedding - Anne Gracie 1/5/11
O-Oaks, Neill - The Lady Most Likely - Quinn, James, Brockway 1/19/11
P - Peeta - The Hunger Games-Suzanne Collins 6/13/11
Q
R-Remmington, Griffin - Notorious Pleasures - Elizabeth Hoyt2/8/11
S-Stauton, Nicholas - Dukes to the Left Princes To The Right - Kieran Kramer 2/4
T - Traemore, Harry - When Harry Met Molly - Keiran Kramer 2/22/11
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14/26 A - Alex Reid - Betrayal Of The Blood Lily - Lauren WIllig 3/2/11
B
C - Chase Kelly - Divorced, Desperate, and Delicious - Christie Craig 6/23/11
D - Day, Bennett - Scoundrel - Zoe Archer 6/14
E
F
G-Graham Grant - A Highlander Never Surrenders - Paula Quinn 2/15/11
H-Huntley,Gabriel - Warrior - Zoe Archer 1/18/11
I
J-Jericho Barrons - Shadowfever - KMM 2/2/11
K-Kavenaugh, Malcolm - Happy Ever After, Nora Roberts1/9/11
L
M - Marcus Holroyd - Just Like Heaven - Julia Quinn 6/18/11
N-Nash Renfrow, Accidental Wedding - Anne Gracie 1/5/11
O-Oaks, Neill - The Lady Most Likely - Quinn, James, Brockway 1/19/11
P - Peeta - The Hunger Games-Suzanne Collins 6/13/11
Q
R-Remmington, Griffin - Notorious Pleasures - Elizabeth Hoyt2/8/11
S-Stauton, Nicholas - Dukes to the Left Princes To The Right - Kieran Kramer 2/4
T - Traemore, Harry - When Harry Met Molly - Keiran Kramer 2/22/11
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26/26 read -- DONE!!A: Ashe - Dynasty of Ghosts - 1/10
B: Bo Boussard - Twilight - 1/7
C: CJ Lamont - High Line - 1/5
D: Darius Alexander - Mr. Wonderful - 1/4
E: Eirn - Hammer & Air - 1/23
F: Frederick Raynard - Duck! - 1/11
G: Gaven - Gaven - 1/5
H: Hallan Greystone - The Elf and Shoemaker - 1/4
I: Isaac Wargate - The Ice Princess - 1/22
J: John Flynn - Unspeakable Words - 1/7
K: Keiran Hareldson - Fires Of Ballian - 1/17
L: Luke Mackinnon - Oracle - 1/12
M: Micah Jimenez - His Convenient Husband - 1/4
N: Nick Swain - Cover Me - 1/26
O: Oliver Bleu - Blacque/Bleu - 1/14
P: Pete Eason - The Wounds in the Walls - 1/13
Q: Quinn Delaney - Quinn's Hart - 3/10
R: Rio Hardin - Altered Heart - 1/5
S: Sullivan Dunkel - Dark Chocolate - 1/6
T: Travis hart - David's Dilemma - 1/3
U: Uriel - Hell Takes A Holiday - 6/23
V: Vin DiPietro - Covet - 1/19
W: Wally Schumacher - A Shared Range - 1/13
X: Xavier - Cake - 2/6
Y: Yvgeny Mosko - The Pharaoh's Concubine - 6/24
Z: Zach Mitchell - A to Z - 2/8
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