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message 51: by Vanessa (new)
Jan 09, 2011 07:49PM

Vanessa (vanessamc) | 394 comments I read A Knight in Shining Armor and it is a traditional romance, although it would be good for time-travel category.


message 52: by Jane (PS), Moderator (last edited Jan 09, 2011 07:50PM) (new)
Jan 09, 2011 07:49PM

Jane (PS) | 24606 comments Romance 101
8 January - 7 July 2011

Completed: 0/12

Contemporary: Snowbound by Larissa Ione
Historical: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas
Suspense: Predatory Game by Christine Feehan
Paranormal: Dark Peril by Christine Feehan
Sci-fi: Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair
Fantasy: Guardian Of Honor by Robin D Owens
Time-travel: Rejar by Dara Joy
Inspirational/Christian: no idea yet :)
Multi-cultural/Interracial: Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh
Erotic: Menage by Emma Holly
Serial/Category: Pregnant By The Greek Tycoon by Kim Lawrence
Classic/Love story: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger??


message 53: by Dina (last edited Jan 10, 2011 04:25AM) (new)
Jan 09, 2011 07:49PM

Dina (missdina) | 807 comments Vanessa wrote: "Also, I have a question about the love story category. Where can we find books like these. I know we can't read the ending to find out if they end up together."

Any book by Nicholas Sparks will fit that category. The man doesn't know the meaning of HEA, LOL.


message 54: by Jane (PS), Moderator (last edited Jan 09, 2011 07:59PM) (new)
Jan 09, 2011 07:59PM

Jane (PS) | 24606 comments Nicole wrote: "I don't know if I know the difference between fantasy/paranormal/futuristic/time travel...and I don't know if I can find them all! They seem similar to me."

I think there is a fair amount of cross-over, but the way I think of it -
*fantasy needs some sort of new world with magic, eg CL Wilson or Robin D Owens
*paranormal needs mythical/special powers, eg vampires or psychic
*futuristic - set in the future, eg JD Robb or some of the Sci-fi romances
*time-travel - travel back or forward in time, eg Karen M Moning's Highlander series

Check out what other people have put down if you aren't sure, and compare it to your selection.:)


message 55: by Vanessa (last edited Jan 10, 2011 02:02PM) (new)
Jan 09, 2011 08:27PM

Vanessa (vanessamc) | 394 comments Here's my initial list: Start Date 1/9/11

1. Contemporary Romance: Sea Swept by Nora Roberts
2. Historical Romance: Stranger in My Arms by Lisa Kleypas
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance: The Search by Nora Roberts
4. Paranormal Romance: Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance: Midnight Crystal by Jayne Castle
6. Fantasy Romance: About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken
7. Time-travel Romance: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance: I have no idea.
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance: Mr. Fix-It by Crystal Hubbard
10. Erotic Romance: Forbidden Pleasure by Lora Leigh
11. Serial Romance: Taming Natasha (Stanislaskis #1) by Nora Roberts
12. Love story: The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks


message 56: by Buggy (last edited Jan 09, 2011 09:05PM) (new)
Jan 09, 2011 09:01PM

Buggy | 59 comments Start: January 9, 2011 End: July 9, 2011 -----0/12

1. Contemporary Romance:
2. Historical Romance:
3. Romantic Suspense:
4. Paranormal Romance:
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance:
6. Fantasy Romance:
7. Time-travel Romance:
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance:
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance:
10.Erotic Romance:
11.Serial or Category Romance:
12.Classic or Mainstream Fiction:


message 57: by Dee (new)
Jan 09, 2011 09:01PM

Dee (austhokie) | 7316 comments Thanks I'll use it as a time travel one...I just remember it being discussed lots because she re-wrote the ending and it turned a lot of ppl off her writing

Vanessa wrote: "I read A Knight in Shining Armor and it is a traditional romance, although it would be good for time-travel category."


message 58: by Crystal S (new)
Jan 09, 2011 09:39PM

Crystal S (crystalann) | 129 comments I'm pretty sure I'm in. I don't generally read inspirational romances but I have several that I've gotten free from Amazon on my Kindle, so this will give me an excuse to try one. And I've kind of been wanting to read Dear John by Nicholas Sparks. Ok, I've talked myself into this. :-) Seriously, these challenges are addictive. Now that I've discovered them I can't stop myself from joining them. :-P


message 60: by Vanessa (new)
Jan 09, 2011 10:35PM

Vanessa (vanessamc) | 394 comments Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "Thanks I'll use it as a time travel one...I just remember it being discussed lots because she re-wrote the ending and it turned a lot of ppl off her writing

Vanessa wrote: "I read [book:A Knight i..."

Dee, I didn't hear about her changing the ending. Okay, now I'm not sure.


message 61: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)
Jan 09, 2011 10:48PM

Jane (PS) | 24606 comments *Spoiler on A Knight in Shining Armor*: @DDee and Vanessa - I know she doesn't end up with the hero... but meets a decendent of his on a plane back to the US or somewhere. Hope I haven't ruined this for everyone!!


message 62: by GONZA (new)
Jan 09, 2011 11:17PM

GONZA I'd like to partecipate and I'll check on others' list to have new ideas.
ciao ciao


message 63: by Nina (new)
Jan 09, 2011 11:22PM

Nina Oké, i think i'm in.

Start date: January 10, 2011
End date: July 10, 2011

I'm very excited about this challenge, it's my first so.

I'll post my list later this day.


message 64: by Ronyell (last edited Jan 09, 2011 11:47PM) (new)
Jan 09, 2011 11:43PM

Ronyell (rabbitearsblog) | 499 comments Count me in!

Romance 101 Reading Challenge

Duration: January 10, 2011 - July 10, 2011

0/12

1. Contemporary Romance
2. Historical Romance
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance
4. Paranormal Romance
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance
6. Fantasy Romance
7. Time-travel Romance
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance
10. Erotic Romance
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc)
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline.


message 65: by Alysses (new)
Jan 09, 2011 11:44PM

Alysses (rumor_has_it) I'm considering this one as well. :-)


message 66: by Anita (new)
Jan 10, 2011 01:54AM

Anita (yoda4me) Count me in. Start date January 10th thur July 20th, 2011. :)


message 67: by Fran, Moderator (new)
Jan 10, 2011 01:57AM

Fran | 12318 comments I'm in- I have a question- without giving away the ending, I have Dracula My Love: The Secret Journals of Mina Harker checked out from the library to read, and it's shelved the most times as fiction, less times as romance. Wondering if anyone can help determine if this fits the classic/mainstream fiction category- thanks!


message 68: by Mojca (last edited Jan 10, 2011 03:05AM) (new)
Jan 10, 2011 02:47AM

Mojca | 1414 comments I'll give it a try.

Start date: January 9, 2011
End date: July 9, 2011

1/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Night Smoke by Nora Roberts
2. Historical Romance: The Poor Governess by Barbara Cartland — 01/09
3. Romantic Suspense / Suspenseful Romance: Night Shield by Nora Roberts
4. Paranormal Romance: Play of Passion by Nalini Singh
5. Science-Fiction / Futuristic Romance: Orchid by Jayne Castle
6. Fantasy Romance:
7. Time-travel Romance:
8. Inspirational / Christian Romance:
9. Multi-cultural / Interracial Romance: Skin Game by Ava Gray
10. Erotic Romance:
11. Serial / Category Romance: Enemy Husband by Nina Bruhns
12. Classic / Mainstream Fiction:


Night Smoke (Night Tales Collection) by Nora Roberts The Poor Governess by Barbara Cartland Night Shield (Night Tales Collection) by Nora Roberts Play of Passion (Psy-Changeling, #9) by Nalini Singh Orchid (St. Helen's, #3) by Jayne Castle | | | Skin Game (Skin, #1) by Ava Gray | Enemy Husband (Silhouette Intimate Moments #1402) by Nina Bruhns |


message 69: by Jenny (new)
Jan 10, 2011 04:33AM

Jenny (jeneng) | 136 comments i'm in. Will post list as I go.


1. Contemporary Romance -
2. Historical Romance -
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance -
4. Paranormal Romance -
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance -
6. Fantasy Romance -
7. Time-travel Romance -
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance -
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance -
10. Erotic Romance -
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc) -
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction -





message 70: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)
Jan 10, 2011 04:42AM

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Fran wrote: "I'm in- I have a question- without giving away the ending, I have Dracula My Love: The Secret Journals of Mina Harker checked out from the library to read, and it's shelved the most ..."

If it's not classified as a regular romance, but still tells of a major love story, then it will fall under category 12.


message 71: by Fran, Moderator (new)
Jan 10, 2011 05:29AM

Fran | 12318 comments Found a free Christian/Inspirational romance for the Nook that is pretty short if anyone is interested- The Girl from Montana - I know free and short are important to me in this category :)


@Yz, thanks- although I am still not sure if my book fits. How do we know if it's not classified as a regular romance?


message 72: by ~Megan~ (new)
Jan 10, 2011 05:34AM

~Megan~ (megadee) I'm in and will post as I go!


message 73: by SandyC (new)
Jan 10, 2011 06:05AM

SandyC (sandyc88) | 1287 comments I am in!


message 74: by Shirley (new)
Jan 10, 2011 06:44AM

Shirley (shirleythekindlereader) Good to go ... will post as I read

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/10/11-7/9/11
Goal: Read one book for each romance sub-genre listed.
0/12 books

1. Contemporary Romance:
2. Historical Romance:
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance:
4. Paranormal Romance:
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance:
6. Fantasy Romance:
7. Time-travel Romance:
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance:
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance:
10. Erotic Romance:
11. Serial or Category Romance:
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction:


message 75: by Nicole (new)
Jan 10, 2011 07:02AM

Nicole momming_and_reading (nicoledoliner) | 7 comments How do we feel about The Host for Sci-Fi romance?


message 76: by Fran, Moderator (last edited Jan 10, 2011 02:43PM) (new)
Jan 10, 2011 07:09AM

Fran | 12318 comments Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/10-7/9
0/12 Done

1. Contemporary- Manhunting
2. Historical- Dracula My Love: The Secret Journals of Mina Harker
3. Romantic Suspense- Murder Game
4. Paranormal- Wolf Tales 11
5. Sci-Fi- Visions of Heat or Slave or Undercover
6. Fantasy- Shiver or Soulless
7. Time-travel- The Highlander's Touch
8. Inspirational/Christian- The Girl from Montana
9. Multi-Cultural/Interracial- Love My Way
10. Erotic- Club Shadowlands
11. Serial/Category- Under the Italian's Command
12. Classic/Mainstream-


message 77: by Amber (new)
Jan 10, 2011 07:30AM

Amber | 58 comments I'm in and I know I'm reading a Nicholas Sparks book this month - Dear John is a Delaware book!


message 78: by Cassie (new)
Jan 10, 2011 07:58AM

Cassie (casswish) I'm in! I'll post as I go!

Duration January 10, 2011 thru July 10, 2011


message 79: by SandyC (last edited Jan 13, 2011 07:40AM) (new)
Jan 10, 2011 08:29AM

SandyC (sandyc88) | 1287 comments Romance 101 Reading Challenge

Duration: January 11, 2011 - July 11, 2011

0/12 Complete

1. Contemporary Romance:Delicious by Susan Mallery
2. Historical Romance: Love Is Blind by Lynsey Sands
3. Romantic Suspense: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
4. Paranormal Romance: Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward
5. Futuristic Romance: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
6. Fantasy Romance: A Hunger Like No Other by Kressley Cole
7. Time Travel Romance: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
8. Inspirational/Christian Romance: True Devotion by Dee Henderson
9. Multi-Cultural or Interracial Romance: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkes
10. Erotic Romance: Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James
11. Serial or Category Romance: Once a Cowboy by Linda Warren
12. Mainstream Fiction: One Day by David Nicholls

Delicious (Buchanans #1) by Susan Mallery Love Is Blind by Lynsay Sands Naked in Death (In Death, #1) by J.D. Robb Lover Enshrined (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #6) by J.R. Ward Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1) by Nalini Singh A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, #2) by Kresley Cole Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning True Devotion (Uncommon Heroes #1) by Dee Henderson Perfect Chemistry (Perfect Chemistry, #1) by Simone Elkeles Cowgirl Up and Ride (Rough Riders, #3) by Lorelei James Once a Cowboy (Harlequin American Romance) by Linda Warren One Day by David Nicholls


message 80: by Becky (new)
Jan 10, 2011 09:34AM

Becky (beckysbusyreading) | 258 comments I'm in! Will post later.


message 81: by Nita (new)
Jan 10, 2011 11:07AM

Nita (gillnit) Christian fiction is HUGELY popular at the library I work at. I feel like I am constantly buying Amish romances especially. I might give one of those a try for the Christian romance category just to see what all the fuss is about. Anyway, here is my list so far:

Jan 10 - Jul 9
0/12 done

1. Contemporary -
2. Historical - Improper Seduction
3. Suspense - Cold As Ice
4. Paranormal - Frostfire
5. SciFic - Doubleblind
6. Fantasy - Beneath the Thirteen Moons
7. Time Travel - Healing the Highlander
8. Christian -
9. Multi-cultural -
10. Erotic - Everything Forbidden
11. Serial -
12. Mainstream -

Improper Seduction by Mary Wine Cold As Ice (Ice, #2) by Anne Stuart Frostfire (Kyndred, #3) by Lynn Viehl Doubleblind (Sirantha Jax, #3) by Ann Aguirre Beneath the Thirteen Moons by Kathryne Kennedy Healing the Highlander (Daughters of the Glen, #7) by Melissa Mayhue Everything Forbidden (Albright Sisters, #1) by Jess Michaels


message 83: by Christine (Cagnes) (last edited May 15, 2011 09:19AM) (new)
Jan 10, 2011 12:36PM

Christine (Cagnes) (cagnes) | 118 comments I'm in!
Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 01/10/11 to 07/10/11

9/12 completed:

1. Contemporary Romance: A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr (2/5)
2. Historical Romance: Loving A Lost Lord by Mary Jo Putney (1/9)
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance: Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare (5/15)
4. Paranormal Romance: Dark Side of the Moon (Dark-Hunter, #9) by Sherrilyn Kenyon (1/13)
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance: Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb (1/28/11)
6. Fantasy Romance: Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning (1/21)
7. Time-travel Romance: Prince of Dreams by Lisa Kleypas (4/7)
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance:
9. Multi-cultural Romance:The Russian Concubine by Kate Furnivall (1/11)
10. Erotic Romance:
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc):
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (3/20)

A Virgin River Christmas (Virgin River, #4) by Robyn Carr Loving A Lost Lord (Lost Lords, #1) by Mary Jo Putney Extreme Exposure (I-Team, #1) by Pamela Clare Dark Side of the Moon (Dark-Hunter, #9) (Were-Hunter, #4) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Conspiracy in Death (In Death, #8) by J.D. Robb Shadowfever (Fever, #5) by Karen Marie Moning Prince of Dreams (Stokehurst, #2) by Lisa Kleypas The Russian Concubine by Kate Furnivall Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë


message 84: by Nicole (new)
Jan 10, 2011 02:21PM

Nicole momming_and_reading (nicoledoliner) | 7 comments 1. Contemporary Romance Once a Cowboy
2. Historical Romance Homespun Bride
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance Sacred Sins
4. Paranormal Romance Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance The Host
6. Fantasy Romance
7. Time-travel Romance Outlander
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance Daughter of Joy
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance
10. Erotic Romance Irresistible Forces
11. Serial or Category Romance Slow Hands (The Wrong Bed: Again and Again, #1)
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline.
One Day

Just need multi-cultural and fantasy! I'm not starting yet because I'm in the middle of The Help. Also classes started today :-/


message 85: by Desperado (new)
Jan 10, 2011 02:27PM

Desperado (lethallovely) | 822 comments Yz, Delicious Dee brought to my attention that Jacquelyn Frank's "Nightwalkers" series might work for IR/CR. Apparently, all of the heroes are named after biblical characters in the bible. They also utilize the bible when choosing their children's names & the bible also influences some of their decisions. Just putting it out there. You of course have the final say on if the series can be used for that category.

See how hard I am trying to get out of reading a book about the wonderful power of God?


message 86: by Dina (last edited Jan 14, 2011 02:25PM) (new)
Jan 10, 2011 02:39PM

Dina (missdina) | 807 comments Romance 101
Duration: January 9 - July 8

2/12 completed

1. Contemporary Romance: Lone Star Trouble by Autumn Piper == 01/14
2. Historical Romance: Unlacing the Innocent Miss by Margaret McPhee
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance:
4. Paranormal Romance: Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance: Indulgence in Death (In Death, #31) by J.D. Robb
6. Fantasy Romance: Warrior by Zoe Archer
7. Time-travel Romance:
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance:
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance: Barenaked Jane by Deanna Lee
10. Erotic Romance: Raising Kane by Lorelei James == 01/10
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc):
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction:

Raising Kane (Rough Riders, #9) by Lorelei James Lone Star Trouble by Autumn Piper


message 87: by Mandy (new)
Jan 10, 2011 03:00PM

Mandy Beyers (mandybeyers) | 763 comments Romance 101 Reading Challenge

Duration: 6 months (January 9 - July 8, 2011)

Goal: Read one book for each romance sub-genre listed.

Total: 1/12 books

1. Contemporary Romance
2. Historical Romance
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance
4. Paranormal Romance
Immortals: The Awakening by Joy Nash
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance
6. Fantasy Romance
7. Time-travel Romance
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance
10. Erotic Romance
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc)
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline.
(What is the difference between a 'love story' and a 'romance'? The former does not guarantee a happy ending. Examples: Love Story, The Bridges of Madison County, The Time Traveler's Wife, Nicholas Spark's books, etc)


message 88: by Barbara ★ (last edited Jan 10, 2011 03:44PM) (new)
Jan 10, 2011 03:26PM

Barbara ★ | 3917 comments Duration: January 17 - June 16, 2011

0/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Just the Way You Are - Christina Dodd
2. Historical Romance: Too Wicked to Wed - Cheryl Holt
3. Romantic Suspense: Out of Body - Stella Cameron
4. Paranormal Romance: Lover Mine - J.R. Ward
5. Futuristic Romance: Promises in Death - J.D. Robb
6. Fantasy Romance: Last Dragon Standing - G.A. Aiken
7. Time-travel Romance:
8. Inspirational Romance:
9. Interracial Romance: Skin Game - Ava Gray (hispanic)
10. Erotic Romance: Skin Trade - Laurell K. Hamilton
11. Serial Romance:
12. Classic/Mainstream Fiction: Love: A User's Guide: A Novel of Romance with Attitude - Clare Naylor

Just the Way You Are (Lost Texas Heart Trilogy, Book #1) by Christina Dodd Too Wicked to Wed by Cheryl Holt Out of Body (Court of Angels, #1) by Stella Cameron Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8) by J.R. Ward Promises in Death (In Death, #28) by J.D. Robb Last Dragon Standing (Dragon Kin, #4) by G.A. Aiken [TBD][TBD] Skin Game (Skin, #1) by Ava Gray Skin Trade (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #17) by Laurell K. Hamilton [TBD] Love A User's Guide A Novel of Romance with Attitude by Clare Naylor


message 89: by Valerie (new)
Jan 10, 2011 03:50PM

Valerie | 295 comments I am in - will post a start date when I have my picks!


message 90: by TinaNoir (new)
Jan 10, 2011 04:24PM

TinaNoir I'm In. I'll post as I go.

Romance Reading 101
Duration Jan 10 - Jul 10

1. Contemporary Romance
2. Historical Romance
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance
4. Paranormal Romance
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance
6. Fantasy Romance
7. Time-travel Romance
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance
10. Erotic Romance
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc)
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline.


message 91: by Kelli (last edited Jan 15, 2011 12:16PM) (new)
Jan 10, 2011 05:25PM

Kelli (ukyprincesskelli) I'm in! But I'm going to need some help with my list!! Any suggestions??? I'll be (hopefully) updating my list this weekend! :)


Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 01/10-07/09

0/12 completed

1. Contemporary Romance -
2. Historical Romance - Mine till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance -
4. Paranormal Romance - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance - Immortal in Death- J.D. Robb
6. Fantasy Romance - HELP :)
7. Time-travel Romance - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance - Slave to Sensatation by Nalini Singh
10. Erotic Romance - Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc) - Irresistible Forces by Brenda Jackson
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction - One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake


message 92: by Dee (new)
Jan 10, 2011 05:27PM

Dee (austhokie) | 7316 comments hey Kelli - a few ideas - historical romance (Lisa Kleypas or Julia Quinn); Futuristic Romance (JD Robb In death - aka Nora Roberts); Christian/Inspirational (Beverly Lewis; Cara Lynn James)


message 93: by Hina (last edited Jan 11, 2011 01:31PM) (new)
Jan 10, 2011 05:45PM

Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments I am in!!


1/12 Completed

Start: 1/9/11
End:

1. Contemporary Romance - Irresistible by Susan Mallery.

2. Historical Romance - Royal Seduction by Jennifer Blake. Completed 1/10/11 **** (4 Stars)

3. Romantic Suspense - Under Fire by Jo Davis.

4. Paranormal Romance - The Jaguar Prince by Karen Kelley.

5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance
6. Fantasy Romance

7. Time-travel Romance - The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning.

8. Inspirational or Christian Romance
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance
10. Erotic Romance

11. Serial or Category Romance - Undercover Princess (Royally Wed) by Suzanne Brockman.

12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline


message 94: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)
Jan 10, 2011 06:01PM

Jane (PS) | 24606 comments Adding to Dee's suggestions and not previously noted (I think), although they will be in some of the lists already posted:
Sci-fi/Futuristic - Jayne Castle, Dara Joy, SL Viehl.
Dragons are always good for fantasy - perhaps Katie MacAlister, or Jean Johnson's Sons of Destiny (Mage based) series.
Time travel - Sandra Hill (Vikings), Janet Chapman
Historical - Stephanie Laurens, Georgette Heyer, Jane Austen, Olivia Parker, Sarah McLean, Amanda Quick
Serial romance - try downloading a free book from the Harlequin/Mills and Boon website.


message 95: by Tricia (new)
Jan 10, 2011 06:43PM

Tricia Schneider (triciaschneider) | 227 comments Another challenge for me to sign up for! I'm in! I love these challenges! Though, I'm surprised I don't see YA romance as a category.


message 96: by MountainKat, Moderator (last edited Jan 31, 2011 12:39AM) (new)
Jan 10, 2011 07:08PM

MountainKat | 32330 comments I'll give this one a go. Could prove interesting. I will post as I go. Updated 1.31.11

Beginning date 1.10.11 - End date 7.9.11

1. Contemporary Romance
2. Historical Romance - Only His by Elizabeth Lowell - 1.17.11
3. Romantic Suspense - Pursuit by Elizabeth Jennings - 1.30.11
4. Paranormal Romance - Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione - 1.11.11
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance - Midnight Crystal by Jayne Castle - 1.13.11
6. Fantasy Romance
7. Time-travel Romance
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance
10. Erotic Romance - Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James - 1.16.11
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc)
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction - Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris - 1.14.11

Ecstasy Unveiled (Demonica, #4) by Larissa Ione Midnight Crystal (Dreamlight Trilogy, #3; Arcane Society, #9; Harmony, #7) by Jayne Castle Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse, #1) by Charlaine Harris Long Hard Ride (Rough Riders, #1) by Lorelei James Only His (Only Series, #1) by Elizabeth Lowell Pursuit by Elizabeth Jennings


message 97: by Carolyn F. (new)
Jan 10, 2011 07:15PM

Carolyn F. I'm in!


message 98: by TinaNoir (new)
Jan 10, 2011 07:37PM

TinaNoir Posting as I decide:

Romance Reading 101
Duration Jan 10 - Jul 10

1. Contemporary Romance - Call Me Irresistible - By Susan Elizabeth Phillips
2. Historical Romance - The Accidental Wedding by Annie Gracie
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance - No Dark Place by Joan Wolf
4. Paranormal Romance - Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance - Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb
6. Fantasy Romance -
7. Time-travel Romance -
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance -
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance - Reye's Gold by Ruthie Robinson
10. Erotic Romance - Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning
11. Serial or Category Romance - Whatever You Like by Maureen Smith
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline.

Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips The Accidental Wedding (Devil Riders, #4) by Anne Gracie No Dark Place (Medieval Mystery, #1) by Joan Wolf Archangel's Consort (Guild Hunter, #3) by Nalini Singh Treachery in Death (In Death, #32) by J.D. Robb Reye's Gold by Ruthie Robinson Backstage Pass (Sinners on Tour, #1) by Olivia Cunning Whatever You Like by Maureen Smith


message 99: by Alysses (new)
Jan 10, 2011 07:47PM

Alysses (rumor_has_it) Tina you have some good ones on your list.. I might be borrowing some :-) sharing is caring!


message 100: by Emily (last edited Mar 19, 2011 09:08AM) (new)
Jan 10, 2011 08:31PM

Emily | 2015 comments I'm In
DONE
1. Contemporary Romance-Glitter Baby by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 1/14
2. Historical Romance-Dukes to the Left of Me, Princes to the right 1/10
3. Romantic Suspense Nauti Boy by Lora Leigh 1/15
4. Paranormal Romance-Into the Shadow by Christina Dodd 1/10
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance-Appassionato by Erin M Leaf 2/9
6. Fantasy Romance-Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here by Christine Warren 1/24
7. Time-travel Romance Ascension by Caris Roane 3/18
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance-Snow Blind -Kara Lynn Russell 2/14
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance
10. Erotic Romance-Model Fantasy by Abby Gordon 1/11
11. Serial or Category Romance -Scorned by the Boss by Maureen Child 1/28
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction -In the Dark of Dreams by Marjorie M Liu 2.18

Scorned By The Boss (Reasons for Revenge, #1) (Silhouette Desire #1816) by Maureen Child Model Fantasy by Abby Gordon Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here (The Others, #10) by Christine Warren Glitter Baby by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Dukes to the Left of Me, Princes to the Right (Impossible Bachelors, #2) by Kieran Kramer Nauti Boy (Nauti, #1) by Lora Leigh Into The Shadow (Darkness Chosen, #3) by Christina Dodd Snow Blind by Kara Lynn Russell In the Dark of Dreams (Dirk & Steele, #10) by Marjorie M. Liu Ascension (World of Ascension, #1) by Caris Roane


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