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Around The World In 80 Days(or so) Quarterly Challenge-Nov. 15-Feb.15
1/7 ReadAsia - Bella and the Merciless Sheikh (Saudi Arabia)
Africa-A Wedding At Leopard Tree Lodge (Botswana)
North America-
South America-
Europe- Anchor and Storm 11/19 (3.5*)
Australia-The Soldier's Untamed Heart
Antarctica- Midnight Sun
Around The World In 80 DaysNovember 15, 2012 - February 15, 2013
Total: 8/66 Completed
Option 1: The Continents
1/7 Completed
1. Asia:
2. Africa: The Perfect Wife by Victoria Alexander.
3. North America: Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts. Completed 11/15/12 **** (4 Stars)
4. South America: Echoes at Dawn by Maya Banks.
5. Europe: She's No Princess by Laura Lee Guhrke.
6. Australia: One Small Miracle by Melissa James.
7. Antarctica: Icebound by Julie Rowe.
Option 2: Continent w/ bonus: North America
4/12 Completed
N - Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts. Completed 11/17/12 **** (4 Stars)
O - Once Upon a Thanksgiving by Holly Jacobs.
R - Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb.
T - Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom.
H - Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts. Completed 11/20/12 ***** (5 Stars)
A - Deliciously Dangerous by Karen Anders.
M - Forever In Blue Jeans by Lissa Mathews.
E - Mouth To Mouth by Erin McCarthy. Completed 11/16/12 **** (4 Stars)
R - Dustin's Gamble by J.J. Ranger.
I -
C - Crazed Hearts by Shiloh Walker. Completed 11/17/12 *** (3 Stars)
A - Hot as Sin by Bella Andre.
Option 2: Continent w/ Bonus: Europe
0/6 Completed
E - Too Dangerous to Desire by Cara Elliot.
U - The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James.
R - The Cursed One by Rhonda Thompson.
O - Once Upon a Scandal by Delilah Marvelle.
P - The Perfect Scandal by Delilah Marvelle.
E - Seduced by a Pirate by Eloisa James.
Option 2: Continent w/ Bonus: Australia
0/9 Completed
A - Cop's Passion by Angela Verdenius.
U -
S - The Last Goodbye by Sarah Mayberry.
T - A Tempting Engagement by Bronwyn Jameson.
R -
A - Doctor's Delight by Angela Verdenius.
L - Their Newborn Gift by Nikki Logan.
I - In the Heart of the Outback.. by Barbara Hannay.
A - Dragon Down Under by Angela Castle.
Option 2: Continent w/ Bonus: Asia
0/4 Completed
A -
S -
I -
A -
Option 2: Continent w/o Bonus: Africa
0/6 Completed
A - All of You by Dee Tenorio.
F - Yvette's Haven by Tina Folsom.
R - Show Me The Ropes by Roz Lee.
I -
C - Close to You by Kate Perry.
A - All or Nothing by Dee Tenorio.
Option 2: Continent w/o Bonus: Antarctica
2/10 Completed
A - The Accidental Duchess by Jessica Benson.
N -
T - Zane's Redemption by Tina Folsom.
A - Ambushed! by Vicki Lewis Thompson.
R - Love Me Twice by Roz Lee.
C - Finally a Bride by Lisa Childs. Completed 11/25/12 **** (4 Stars)
T - Quinn's Undying Rose by Tina Folsom.
I -
C - Forever His Bride by Lisa Childs. Completed 11/24/12 **** (4 Stars)
A - Vet's Desire by Angela Verdenius.
Option 2: Continent w/o Bonus: South America
1/12 Completed
S - The Prodigal's Christmas Reunion by Kathryn Springer. Completed 11/18/12 **** (4 Stars)
O - Once Upon a Christmas by Holly Jacobs.
U - Under the Covers by Roz Lee.
T - Troubles and Treats by Tara Sivec.
H - Heat Waves by Janelle Denison.
A - The Enforcer by Ann Perrin.
M - Wanted by Her Lost Love by Maya Banks.
E - Sucker Bet by Erin McCarthy.
R - Four of Hearts by Roz Lee.
I - In The Groove by Pamela Britton.
C - The Cattleman, the Baby and Me by Michelle Douglas.
A - Moonstoned by Lani Aames.
Challenge: Around the World in 80 Days (or so) Quarterly Challenge
Time Frame: November 15, 2012 - February 15, 2013
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I'll start with Option 2 and 2 continents for now.
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S - Something From Tiffany’s by Melissa Hill
I - I Heart New York by Lindsey Kelk
A - Anne Perry - A Christmas Odyssey
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A - Mary Kay Andrews (last name Andrews) - Blue Christmas
U - The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
S - Suzanne Collins - The Hunger Games
T - The Twitter Diaries: 2 Cities, 1 Friendship, 140 Characters by Georgie Thompson
R - Room by Emma Donoghue
A - Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
L - Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez
A - Atonement by Ian McEwan
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I'll give it a try. I don't know if I'll find an Antarctica boo, especially since I'd like to do the books all based on author's origin. I'm aiming for 6 of 7. 1. North America
2. South America
3. Europe- Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist (Sweden)
4. Asia
5. Africa
6. Australia
7. Antarctica
Around the World In 80 Days (or so) ChallengeDuration: November 15, 2012 - February 15, 2013
3/10 completed
A - Alissa Johnson's An Unexpected Gentleman == 11/19/2012 ★★★★★
S -
I -
A -
A -
F - Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James == 11/18/2012 ★★★☆☆
R -
I -
C - Kresley Cole's Kiss of a Demon King == 11/21/2012 ★★★★★
A -
Duration: November 15, 2012 - February 15, 2013READ: 1/7
1. Asia:
2. Africa:
3. North America:
4. South America:
5. Europe: Mystic Warrior - Patricia Rice (France) 11/20
6. Australia:
7. Antarctica:
9/34 complete
Option 1:
Asia: Conduct Unbecoming
Africa: Three Wrong Turns in the Desert
North America: The Pro finished 11/21 3.5*
South America: Island of Icarus
Europe: Muscling Through finished 11/15 4*
Australia: Tigers and Devils
Antarctica: August Ice or White Out
Option 2 w/ Bonus:
N Not Knowing Jack
O Olivia Cunning Hot Ticket
R The Rebuilding Year finished 11/18 5*
T Talker finished 11/19 4*
H Homecoming
A Amy Lane The Locker Room
M Mary Calmes Frog finished 11/20
E Embrace My Reflection
R Red Skies
I Idaho Pride
C Cruce de Caminos finished 11/15 3*
A All the Things I Didn't See finished 11/21 3.5*
Option 2 w/o Bonus:
E Elizabeth Barrett Deep Autumn Heat
U Untamed Hearts
R Rock and a Hard Place
O One True Thing
P The Pharaoh's Concubine
E Elizabeth, Anne A Seal at Heart
A All Bets Are Off finished 11/16
U An Unsettled Range
S SJD Peterson Beyond Duty finished 11/15 5*
T The Way Back finished 11/18 5*
R Release Me
A Andrew Grey The Best Revenge
L Lanyon, Josh Mummy Dearest
I Inferno
A All She Wrote
RRRC Around The World In 80 Days (or so) Duration: 15 November 2012 - 15 February 2013
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A: Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas
U: Ugly Ducklings #1 How to Dance with a Duke by Manda Collins
✔ S: Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks, 11/22 ★★★★☆
T: The Secret by Julie Garwood
R: Ransom by Julie Garwood
A: A Perfect Bride by Samantha James
L: Kissin' Tell by Lorelei James
I: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
A: A Very Naughty Xmas by Stephanie Julian
I keep forgetting to repost when I finish another book. I just keep editing my last post :\
I'll go with my home continent.Read: 4/12
N: Nowhere Ranch by Heidi Cullinan
O: Bareback by Chris Owen
R: I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier by Crystal Rose
E:
R: Witness in Death by J.D. Robb
I: Into the Bermuda Triangle by Jordan Castillo Price
C: Criss Cross by Jordan Castillo Price
A: Autopilot Engaged by Jordan Castillo Price
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Around The World In 80 Days(or so) Quarterly ChallengeNov. 15-Feb.15
completed 5/10
A : Agnes and The Hitman by Jennifer Cruise and Bob Mayer – 11/15/12 (3.5 stars)
S : Shadow Woman by Linda Howard – 11/17/12 (3 stars)
I :
A : All He Ever Needed by Shannon Stacey - 11/22/12 (3 stars)
and
E :
U : Undiscovered Hero by Stephanie Doyle – 11/18/12 (3 stars)
R : Breathing Room by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 11/24/12 (3.5 stars)
O :
P :
E :
Option #2 North America: 1/11O- Goddess Of Spring by PC Cast
R- The Sea of Monstors by Rick Riordan
T- The Help by Kathryn Stockett
H- The Host by Stephanie Meyer
A- City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
M- Cloud Atlas by Daniel Mitchell
E- The Last Little Blue Envelope by Maureen Johnson
R- Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
I- Immortal Juliet by Stacey Jay
C- Cold Days by Jim Butcher
A- Wild About You by Kerrelyn Sparks
I'll go with my home continent.Read: 5/12
O: Bareback by Chris Owen
R: I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier by Crystal Rose
E:
R: Witness in Death by J.D. Robb
I: Into the Bermuda Triangle by Jordan Castillo Price
C: Criss Cross by Jordan Castillo Price
A: Autopilot Engaged by Jordan Castillo Price
]
Challenge: Around The World In 80 Days(or so) Duration: Nov 15 - Feb 15
Details: Read a book for each continent - setting of the book, author's place of birth or current residence, or title of the book contains the name of the continent
Complete: 0/7
Asia -
Africa -
North America -
South America -
Europe -
Australia -
Antarctica - In Cold Pursuit: A Mystery From The Last Continent (Valena Walker #1) by Sarah Andrews
Around the World In 80 Days (or so) ChallengeDuration: November 15, 2012 - February 15, 2013
Read a book for each continent - setting of the book, author's place of birth or current residence, or title of the book contains the name of the continent.
Complete 1/7
Asia -
Africa - Blood Safari 20/11/2012 ★★★★☆
North America -
South America -
Europe -
Australia -
Antarctica -
Complete 0/6
Option 2 with bonus points:
A -
F -
R -
I -
C-
A-
Challenge: Around the World in 80 Days (or so) Quarterly Challenge
Time Frame: November 15, 2012 - February 15, 2013
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I'll start with Option 2 and 2 continents for now.
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I - I Heart New York by Lindsey Kelk
A - Anne Perry - A Christmas Odyssey
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A - Mary Kay Andrews (last name Andrews) - Blue Christmas
U - The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
S - Suzanne Collins - The Hunger Games
T - The Twitter Diaries: 2 Cities, 1 Friendship, 140 Characters by Georgie Thompson
R - Room by Emma Donoghue
A - Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
L - Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez
A - Atonement by Ian McEwan
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10/34 complete
Option 1:
Asia: Conduct Unbecoming
Africa: Three Wrong Turns in the Desert
North America: The Pro finished 11/21 3.5*
South America: Island of Icarus
Europe: Muscling Through finished 11/15 4*
Australia: Tigers and Devils
Antarctica: August Ice or White Out
Option 2 w/ Bonus:
N Not Knowing Jack
O Olivia Cunning Hot Ticket
R The Rebuilding Year finished 11/18 5*
T Talker finished 11/19 4*
H Homecoming
A Amy Lane The Locker Room
M Mary Calmes Frog finished 11/20
E Embrace My Reflection
R Red Skies
I Idaho Pride
C Cruce de Caminos finished 11/15 3*
A All the Things I Didn't See finished 11/21 3.5*
Option 2 w/o Bonus:
E Elizabeth Barrett Deep Autumn Heat
U Untamed Hearts
R Rock and a Hard Place
O One True Thing
P Priest, Zathyn The Curtis Reincarnation finished 11/24 5*
E Elizabeth, Anne A Seal at Heart
A All Bets Are Off finished 11/16
U An Unsettled Range
S SJD Peterson Beyond Duty finished 11/15 5*
T The Way Back finished 11/18 5*
R Release Me
A Andrew Grey The Best Revenge
L Lanyon, Josh Mummy Dearest
I Inferno
A All She Wrote
11/34 complete
Option 1:
Asia: Conduct Unbecoming
Africa: Three Wrong Turns in the Desert
North America: The Pro finished 11/21 3.5*
South America: Island of Icarus
Europe: Muscling Through finished 11/15 4*
Australia: Tigers and Devils
Antarctica: August Ice or White Out
Option 2 w/ Bonus:
N Not Knowing Jack
O Olivia Cunning Hot Ticket
R The Rebuilding Year finished 11/18 5*
T Talker finished 11/19 4*
H Homecoming
A Amy Lane The Locker Room
M Mary Calmes Frog finished 11/20
E Embrace My Reflection
R RJ Scott and Jaime Reese A Better Man finished 11/24 4.5*
I Idaho Pride
C Cruce de Caminos finished 11/15 3*
A All the Things I Didn't See finished 11/21 3.5*
Option 2 w/o Bonus:
E Elizabeth Barrett Deep Autumn Heat
U Untamed Hearts
R Rock and a Hard Place
O One True Thing
P Priest, Zathyn The Curtis Reincarnation finished 11/24 5*
E Elizabeth, Anne A Seal at Heart
A All Bets Are Off finished 11/16
U An Unsettled Range
S SJD Peterson Beyond Duty finished 11/15 5*
T The Way Back finished 11/18 5*
R Release Me
A Andrew Grey The Best Revenge
L Lanyon, Josh Mummy Dearest
I Inferno
A All She Wrote
Round 1...5/16
N:
O:
R:
T:
H:
A:
M:
E: Entwined - Heather Dixon - 11/21
R:
I: Ilona Andrews - On the Edge - 11/27
C:
A:
A: Ashley, Jennifer - The Many Sins of Lord Cameron - 11/16
S:
I: Indigo Blue - Catherine Anderson - 11/25
A: Ashley, Jennifer - The Duke's Perfect Wife - 11/18
done:
I'll go with my home continent.Read: 6/12
O: Bareback by Chris Owen
R: I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier by Crystal Rose
E:
I: Into the Bermuda Triangle by Jordan Castillo Price
C: Criss Cross by Jordan Castillo Price
A: Autopilot Engaged by Jordan Castillo Price
]
12/34 complete
Option 1:
Asia: Conduct Unbecoming
Africa: Three Wrong Turns in the Desert
North America: The Pro finished 11/21 3.5*
South America: Island of Icarus
Europe: Muscling Through finished 11/15 4*
Australia: Tigers and Devils
Antarctica: August Ice or White Out
Option 2 w/ Bonus:
N Not Knowing Jack
O Olivia Cunning Hot Ticket
R The Rebuilding Year finished 11/18 5*
T Talker finished 11/19 4*
H Homecoming
A Amy Lane The Locker Room finished 11/25 5*
M Mary Calmes Frog finished 11/20
E Embrace My Reflection
R RJ Scott and Jaime Reese A Better Man finished 11/24 4.5*
I Idaho Pride
C Cruce de Caminos finished 11/15 3*
A All the Things I Didn't See finished 11/21 3.5*
Option 2 w/o Bonus:
E Elizabeth Barrett Deep Autumn Heat
U Untamed Hearts
R Rock and a Hard Place
O One True Thing
P Priest, Zathyn The Curtis Reincarnation finished 11/24 5*
E Elizabeth, Anne A Seal at Heart
A All Bets Are Off finished 11/16
U An Unsettled Range
S SJD Peterson Beyond Duty finished 11/15 5*
T The Way Back finished 11/18 5*
R Release Me
A Andrew Grey The Best Revenge
L Lanyon, Josh Mummy Dearest
I Inferno
A All She Wrote
Challenge: Around the World in 80 Days (or so) Quarterly Challenge
Time Frame: November 15, 2012 - February 15, 2013
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I'll start with Option 2 and 2 continents for now.
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I - I Heart New York by Lindsey Kelk
A - Anne Perry - A Christmas Odyssey
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A - Mary Kay Andrews (last name Andrews) - Blue Christmas
U - The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
T - The Twitter Diaries: 2 Cities, 1 Friendship, 140 Characters by Georgie Thompson
R - Room by Emma Donoghue
A - Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
L - Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez
A - Atonement by Ian McEwan
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RRRC Around The World In 80 Days (or so) Duration: 15 November 2012 - 15 February 2013
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A: Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas
U: Ugly Ducklings #1 How to Dance with a Duke by Manda Collins
✔ S: Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks, 11/22 ★★★★☆
T: The Secret by Julie Garwood
R: Ransom by Julie Garwood
A: A Perfect Bride by Samantha James
✔ L: Kissin' Tell by Lorelei James, 11/25 ★★★★☆
I: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
A: A Very Naughty Xmas by Stephanie Julian
Around The World In 80 DaysNovember 15, 2012 - February 15, 2013
Total: 11/66 Completed
Option 1: The Continents
1/7 Completed
1. Asia:
2. Africa: The Perfect Wife by Victoria Alexander.
3. North America: Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts. Completed 11/15/12 **** (4 Stars)
4. South America: Echoes at Dawn by Maya Banks.
5. Europe: She's No Princess by Laura Lee Guhrke.
6. Australia: One Small Miracle by Melissa James.
7. Antarctica: Icebound by Julie Rowe.
Option 2: Continent w/ bonus: North America
5/12 Completed
N - Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts. Completed 11/17/12 **** (4 Stars)
O - Once Upon a Thanksgiving by Holly Jacobs.
R - Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb.
T - Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom. Completed 11/23/12 ***** (5 Stars)
H - Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts. Completed 11/20/12 ***** (5 Stars)
A - Deliciously Dangerous by Karen Anders.
M - Forever In Blue Jeans by Lissa Mathews.
E - Mouth To Mouth by Erin McCarthy. Completed 11/16/12 **** (4 Stars)
R - Dustin's Gamble by J.J. Ranger.
I - Lipstick on his Collar by Inez Kellly.
C - Crazed Hearts by Shiloh Walker. Completed 11/17/12 *** (3 Stars)
A - Hot as Sin by Bella Andre.
Option 2: Continent w/ Bonus: Europe
1/6 Completed
E - Too Dangerous to Desire by Cara Elliot.
U - The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James.
R - The Cursed One by Rhonda Thompson.
O - Once Upon a Scandal by Delilah Marvelle.
P - The Marriage Trap by Jennifer Probst. (Italy) Completed 11/26/12 *** (3 Stars)
E - Seduced by a Pirate by Eloisa James.
Option 2: Continent w/ Bonus: Australia
0/9 Completed
A - Cop's Passion by Angela Verdenius.
U -
S - The Last Goodbye by Sarah Mayberry.
T - A Tempting Engagement by Bronwyn Jameson.
R -
A - Doctor's Delight by Angela Verdenius.
L - Their Newborn Gift by Nikki Logan.
I - In the Heart of the Outback.. by Barbara Hannay.
A - Dragon Down Under by Angela Castle.
Option 2: Continent w/ Bonus: Asia
0/4 Completed
A -
S -
I -
A -
Option 2: Continent w/o Bonus: Africa
1/6 Completed
A - All of You by Dee Tenorio.
F - Yvette's Haven by Tina Folsom. Completed 11/26/12 ***** (5 Stars)
R - Show Me The Ropes by Roz Lee.
I - In Christofides' Keeping by Abby Green.
C - Close to You by Kate Perry.
A - All or Nothing by Dee Tenorio.
Option 2: Continent w/o Bonus: Antarctica
2/10 Completed
A - The Accidental Duchess by Jessica Benson.
N - Mistletoe Mischief by Stacey Joy Netzel.
T - Zane's Redemption by Tina Folsom.
A - Ambushed! by Vicki Lewis Thompson.
R - Love Me Twice by Roz Lee.
C - Finally a Bride by Lisa Childs. Completed 11/25/12 **** (4 Stars)
T - Quinn's Undying Rose by Tina Folsom.
I - Improper Etiquette by Janice Maynard.
C - Forever His Bride by Lisa Childs. Completed 11/24/12 **** (4 Stars)
A - Vet's Desire by Angela Verdenius.
Option 2: Continent w/o Bonus: South America
1/12 Completed
S - The Prodigal's Christmas Reunion by Kathryn Springer. Completed 11/18/12 **** (4 Stars)
O - Once Upon a Christmas by Holly Jacobs.
U - Under the Covers by Roz Lee.
T - Troubles and Treats by Tara Sivec.
H - Heat Waves by Janelle Denison.
A - The Enforcer by Ann Perrin.
M - Wanted by Her Lost Love by Maya Banks.
E - Sucker Bet by Erin McCarthy.
R - Four of Hearts by Roz Lee.
I - In The Groove by Pamela Britton.
C - The Cattleman, the Baby and Me by Michelle Douglas.
A - Moonstoned by Lani Aames.
13/34 complete
Option 1:
Asia: Conduct Unbecoming
Africa: Three Wrong Turns in the Desert
North America: The Pro finished 11/21 3.5*
South America: Island of Icarus
Europe: Muscling Through finished 11/15 4*
Australia: Tigers and Devils
Antarctica: August Ice or White Out
Option 2 w/ Bonus:
N Not Knowing Jack
O Olivia Cunning Hot Ticket
R The Rebuilding Year finished 11/18 5*
T Talker finished 11/19 4*
H Homecoming
A Amy Lane The Locker Room finished 11/25 5*
M Mary Calmes Frog finished 11/20
E Embrace My Reflection
R RJ Scott and Jaime Reese A Better Man finished 11/24 4.5*
I Idaho Pride
C Cruce de Caminos finished 11/15 3*
A All the Things I Didn't See finished 11/21 3.5*
Option 2 w/o Bonus:
E Elizabeth Barrett Deep Autumn Heat
U Untamed Hearts
R Rock and a Hard Place
O One True Thing
P Priest, Zathyn The Curtis Reincarnation finished 11/24 5*
E Elizabeth, Anne A Seal at Heart
A All Bets Are Off finished 11/16
U An Unsettled Range
S SJD Peterson Beyond Duty finished 11/15 5*
T The Way Back finished 11/18 5*
R Release Me
A Andrew Grey The Best Revenge finished 11/26 3*
L Lanyon, Josh Mummy Dearest
I Inferno
A All She Wrote
16/34 complete
Option 1:
Asia: Conduct Unbecoming
Africa: Three Wrong Turns in the Desert
North America: The Pro finished 11/21 3.5*
South America: Island of Icarus
Europe: Muscling Through finished 11/15 4*
Australia: Tigers and Devils
Antarctica: August Ice or White Out
Option 2 w/ Bonus:
N North to the Future finished 11/27 4*
O Olivia Cunning Hot Ticket
R The Rebuilding Year finished 11/18 5*
T Talker finished 11/19 4*
H Homecoming
A Amy Lane The Locker Room finished 11/25 5*
M Mary Calmes Frog finished 11/20
E Embrace My Reflection
R RJ Scott and Jaime Reese A Better Man finished 11/24 4.5*
I If It Ain't Love finished 11/27 4*
C Cruce de Caminos finished 11/15 3*
A All the Things I Didn't See finished 11/21 3.5*
Option 2 w/o Bonus:
E Elizabeth Barrett Deep Autumn Heat
U Untamed Hearts
R Rock and a Hard Place
O One True Thing
P Priest, Zathyn The Curtis Reincarnation finished 11/24 5*
E Elizabeth, Anne A Seal at Heart
A All Bets Are Off finished 11/16
U An Unsettled Range
S SJD Peterson Beyond Duty finished 11/15 5*
T The Way Back finished 11/18 5*
R Release Me
A Andrew Grey The Best Revenge finished 11/26 3*
L Lanyon, Josh Mummy Dearest
I Inferno
A All She Wrote
2/7 ReadAsia - Bella and the Merciless Sheikh (Saudi Arabia)
Africa-A Wedding At Leopard Tree Lodge (Botswana)
North America- Virginia- Thanksgiving11/26 (4*)
South America-
Europe- Anchor and Storm 11/19 (3.5*)
Australia-The Soldier's Untamed Heart
Antarctica- Midnight Sun
Around The World In 80 Days (or so) ChallengeDuration: November 15, 2012- February 15st, 2013
South America and Anarctica
Completed: 7/21
S-
O-
U- Unclaimed
T- Touched by an Alien
H-
A-
M-
E-
R-
I-
C-
A-
A- A Wallflower Christmas
N- Noble Blood
T
A
R
C-
T
I-
C-
A
I'll go with my home continent.Read: 7/12
O: Bareback by Chris Owen
R: I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier by Crystal Rose
E:
I: Into the Bermuda Triangle by Jordan Castillo Price
C: Criss Cross by Jordan Castillo Price
Romance Lovers Quarterly ChallengeNovember 15th, 2012 - February 15th, 2013
Around The World In 80 Days (or so)
SPELL IT OUT CHALLENGE
Read : 6/13
A - Archangel of Mercy - Christina Ashcroft (11/24/12 ★★★)
S - Bear Meets Girl - Shelly Laurenston (11/23/12 ★★★★ )
I -
A - Angel Betrayed - Cynthia Eden (11/28/12 ★★★★★)
A -
U
S - The Magician - Scott. Michael (11/20/12 ★★★★)
T
R - New York to Dallas - Robb, J.D(11/19/12 ★★★★★)
A -
L - Big Bad Beast - Laurenston, Shelly (11/17/12 ★★★★)
I
A
Romance Lovers Quarterly ChallengeNovember 15th, 2012 - February 15th, 2013
Around The World In 80 Days (or so)
SPELL IT OUT CHALLENGE
Read: 3/15
ok.. let's see how I go with this. Using Option 2 without the bonus (unless it happens by itself)
I think I'll start off with my own continent & the one containing where I'd like to be holidaying at (gives me a break from all those 'A's as well)
A:
U:
S: Simply Irresistible - Kristine Grayson - read 28/11 ★★★
T:
R:
A:
L:
I: In the Mood - Suzanne MacPherson - read 28/11 ★★★
A:
E: Even Vampires Get the Blues - Katie McAlister - read 29/11 ★★
U:
R:
O:
P:
E:
Around The World In 80 DaysNovember 15, 2012 - February 15, 2013
Total: 14/66 Completed
Option 1: The Continents
1/7 Completed
1. Asia (Thailand): One Night in Bangkok by Rhian Cahill.
2. Africa: The Perfect Wife by Victoria Alexander.
3. North America (USA): Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts. Completed 11/15/12 **** (4 Stars)
4. South America: Echoes at Dawn by Maya Banks.
5. Europe: She's No Princess by Laura Lee Guhrke.
6. Australia: One Small Miracle by Melissa James.
7. Antarctica: Icebound by Julie Rowe.
Option 2: Continent w/ bonus: North America
6/12 Completed
N - Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts. Completed 11/17/12 **** (4 Stars)
O - Once Upon a Thanksgiving by Holly Jacobs.
R - Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 11/28/12 ***** (5 Stars)
T - Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom. Completed 11/23/12 ***** (5 Stars)
H - Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts. Completed 11/20/12 ***** (5 Stars)
A - Deliciously Dangerous by Karen Anders.
M - Forever In Blue Jeans by Lissa Mathews.
E - Mouth To Mouth by Erin McCarthy. Completed 11/16/12 **** (4 Stars)
R - Dustin's Gamble by J.J. Ranger.
I - Lipstick on his Collar by Inez Kellly.
C - Crazed Hearts by Shiloh Walker. Completed 11/17/12 *** (3 Stars)
A - Hot as Sin by Bella Andre.
Option 2: Continent w/ Bonus: Europe
1/6 Completed
E - Too Dangerous to Desire by Cara Elliot.
U - The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James.
R - The Cursed One by Rhonda Thompson.
O - Once Upon a Scandal by Delilah Marvelle.
P - The Marriage Trap by Jennifer Probst. (Italy) Completed 11/26/12 *** (3 Stars)
E - Seduced by a Pirate by Eloisa James.
Option 2: Continent w/ Bonus: Australia
1/9 Completed
A - Cop's Passion by Angela Verdenius.
U - Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter.
S - The Last Goodbye by Sarah Mayberry.
T - A Tempting Engagement by Bronwyn Jameson. Completed 11/22/12 *** (3 Stars)
R - Revealed by Kellly Hunter.
A - Doctor's Delight by Angela Verdenius.
L - Their Newborn Gift by Nikki Logan.
I - In the Heart of the Outback.. by Barbara Hannay.
A - Dragon Down Under by Angela Castle.
Option 2: Continent w/ Bonus: Asia
0/4 Completed
A - The Star of India by Amanda McCabe.
S - Singapore Fling by Rhian Cahill.
I - Inspector Zhang Gets His Wish! by Stephen Leather.
A - Forbidden Jewel of India by Louise Allen.
Option 2: Continent w/o Bonus: Africa
2/6 Completed
A - All of You by Dee Tenorio. Completed 11/29/12 *** (3 Stars)
F - Yvette's Haven by Tina Folsom. Completed 11/26/12 ***** (5 Stars)
R - Show Me The Ropes by Roz Lee.
I - In Christofides' Keeping by Abby Green.
C - Close to You by Kate Perry.
A - All or Nothing by Dee Tenorio.
Option 2: Continent w/o Bonus: Antarctica
2/10 Completed
A - The Accidental Duchess by Jessica Benson.
N - Mistletoe Mischief by Stacey Joy Netzel.
T - Zane's Redemption by Tina Folsom.
A - Ambushed! by Vicki Lewis Thompson.
R - Love Me Twice by Roz Lee.
C - Finally a Bride by Lisa Childs. Completed 11/25/12 **** (4 Stars)
T - Quinn's Undying Rose by Tina Folsom.
I - Improper Etiquette by Janice Maynard.
C - Forever His Bride by Lisa Childs. Completed 11/24/12 **** (4 Stars)
A - Vet's Desire by Angela Verdenius.
Option 2: Continent w/o Bonus: South America
1/12 Completed
S - The Prodigal's Christmas Reunion by Kathryn Springer. Completed 11/18/12 **** (4 Stars)
O - Once Upon a Christmas by Holly Jacobs.
U - Under the Covers by Roz Lee.
T - Troubles and Treats by Tara Sivec.
H - Heat Waves by Janelle Denison.
A - The Enforcer by Ann Perrin.
M - Wanted by Her Lost Love by Maya Banks.
E - Sucker Bet by Erin McCarthy.
R - Four of Hearts by Roz Lee.
I - In The Groove by Pamela Britton.
C - The Cattleman, the Baby and Me by Michelle Douglas.
A - Moonstoned by Lani Aames.
16/34 complete
Option 1:
Asia: Conduct Unbecoming
Africa: Three Wrong Turns in the Desert
North America: The Pro finished 11/21 3.5*
South America: Island of Icarus
Europe: Muscling Through finished 11/15 4*
Australia: Tigers and Devils
Antarctica: August Ice or White Out
Option 2 w/ Bonus:
N North to the Future finished 11/27 4*
O Other People's Weddings finished 11/28 4*
R The Rebuilding Year finished 11/18 5*
T Talker finished 11/19 4*
H Homecoming
A Amy Lane The Locker Room finished 11/25 5*
M Mary Calmes Frog finished 11/20
E Embrace My Reflection
R RJ Scott and Jaime Reese A Better Man finished 11/24 4.5*
I If It Ain't Love finished 11/27 4*
C Cruce de Caminos finished 11/15 3*
A All the Things I Didn't See finished 11/21 3.5*
Option 2 w/o Bonus:
E Elizabeth Barrett Deep Autumn Heat
U Untamed Hearts
R Rock and a Hard Place
O One True Thing
P Priest, Zathyn The Curtis Reincarnation finished 11/24 5*
E Elizabeth, Anne A Seal at Heart
A All Bets Are Off finished 11/16
U An Unsettled Range
S SJD Peterson Beyond Duty finished 11/15 5*
T The Way Back finished 11/18 5*
R Release Me
A Andrew Grey The Best Revenge finished 11/26 3*
L Lanyon, Josh Mummy Dearest
I Inferno
A All She Wrote
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Around the World in 80 Days
Duration: November 15, 2012- February 15, 2013
Working on Option 2
COMPLETED 7 of 59 BOOKS
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I ~ Desire Unchained by Larrisa Iona 29 Nov 2012 ★★★★
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E ~ Seduced by a Pirate by Eloisa James 21 Nov 2012 ★★★★
U ~ Urban Shaman by C.E. Murphy
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N ~ Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh 8 Dec 2012 ★★★★★
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H ~ Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh 19 Nov 2012 ★★★★★
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Around the World In 80 Days (or so) ChallengeDuration: November 15, 2012 - February 15, 2013
4/10 completed
A - Alissa Johnson's An Unexpected Gentleman == 11/19/2012 ★★★★★
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A - Ava March's His Client == 11/28/2012 ★★★★☆
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F - Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James == 11/18/2012 ★★★☆☆
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C - Kresley Cole's Kiss of a Demon King == 11/21/2012 ★★★★★
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Option #2 North America: 2/11O- Goddess Of Spring by PC Cast
R- The Sea of Monstors by Rick Riordan
T- The Help by Kathryn Stockett
H- The Host by Stephanie Meyer
A- City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
M- Cloud Atlas by Daniel Mitchell
R- Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
I- Immortal Juliet by Stacey Jay
C- Cold Days by Jim Butcher
A- Wild About You by Kerrelyn
Around The World In 80 DaysNovember 15, 2012 - February 15, 2013
Total: 19/66 Completed
Option 1: The Continents
3/7 Completed
1. Asia (Thailand): One Night in Bangkok by Rhian Cahill. Completed 11/29/12 **** (4 Stars)
2. Africa: The Perfect Wife by Victoria Alexander.
3. North America (USA): Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts. Completed 11/15/12 **** (4 Stars)
4. South America (Belize): Echoes at Dawn by Maya Banks. Completed 12/1/12 **** (4 Stars)
5. Europe: She's No Princess by Laura Lee Guhrke.
6. Australia: One Small Miracle by Melissa James.
7. Antarctica: Icebound by Julie Rowe.
Option 2: Continent w/ bonus: North America
8/12 Completed
N - Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts. Completed 11/17/12 **** (4 Stars)
O - Once Upon a Thanksgiving by Holly Jacobs.
R - Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 11/28/12 ***** (5 Stars)
T - Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom. Completed 11/23/12 ***** (5 Stars)
H - Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts. Completed 11/20/12 ***** (5 Stars)
A - Deliciously Dangerous by Karen Anders.
M - Forever In Blue Jeans by Lissa Mathews.
E - Mouth To Mouth by Erin McCarthy. Completed 11/16/12 **** (4 Stars)
R - Dustin's Gamble by J.J. Ranger. Completed 11/30/12 *** (3 Stars)
I - Lipstick on his Collar by Inez Kelley. Completed 11/29/12 **** (4 Stars)
C - Crazed Hearts by Shiloh Walker. Completed 11/17/12 *** (3 Stars)
A - Hot as Sin by Bella Andre.
Option 2: Continent w/ Bonus: Europe
1/6 Completed
E - Too Dangerous to Desire by Cara Elliot.
U - The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James.
R - The Cursed One by Rhonda Thompson.
O - Once Upon a Scandal by Delilah Marvelle.
P - The Marriage Trap by Jennifer Probst. (Italy) Completed 11/26/12 *** (3 Stars)
E - Seduced by a Pirate by Eloisa James.
Option 2: Continent w/ Bonus: Australia
1/9 Completed
A - Cop's Passion by Angela Verdenius.
U - Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter.
S - The Last Goodbye by Sarah Mayberry.
T - A Tempting Engagement by Bronwyn Jameson. Completed 11/22/12 *** (3 Stars)
R - Revealed by Kellly Hunter.
A - Doctor's Delight by Angela Verdenius.
L - Their Newborn Gift by Nikki Logan.
I - In the Heart of the Outback.. by Barbara Hannay.
A - Dragon Down Under by Angela Castle.
Option 2: Continent w/ Bonus: Asia
0/4 Completed
A - The Star of India by Amanda McCabe.
S - Singapore Fling by Rhian Cahill.
I - Inspector Zhang Gets His Wish! by Stephen Leather.
A - Forbidden Jewel of India by Louise Allen.
Option 2: Continent w/o Bonus: Africa
2/6 Completed
A - All of You by Dee Tenorio. Completed 11/29/12 *** (3 Stars)
F - Yvette's Haven by Tina Folsom. Completed 11/26/12 ***** (5 Stars)
R - Show Me The Ropes by Roz Lee.
I - In Christofides' Keeping by Abby Green.
C - Close to You by Kate Perry.
A - All or Nothing by Dee Tenorio.
Option 2: Continent w/o Bonus: Antarctica
3/10 Completed
A - The Accidental Duchess by Jessica Benson.
N - Mistletoe Mischief by Stacey Joy Netzel. Completed 12/1/12 **** (4 Stars)
T - Zane's Redemption by Tina Folsom.
A - Ambushed! by Vicki Lewis Thompson.
R - Love Me Twice by Roz Lee.
C - Finally a Bride by Lisa Childs. Completed 11/25/12 **** (4 Stars)
T - Quinn's Undying Rose by Tina Folsom.
I - Improper Etiquette by Janice Maynard.
C - Forever His Bride by Lisa Childs. Completed 11/24/12 **** (4 Stars)
A - Vet's Desire by Angela Verdenius.
Option 2: Continent w/o Bonus: South America
1/12 Completed
S - The Prodigal's Christmas Reunion by Kathryn Springer. Completed 11/18/12 **** (4 Stars)
O - Once Upon a Christmas by Holly Jacobs.
U - Under the Covers by Roz Lee.
T - Troubles and Treats by Tara Sivec.
H - Heat Waves by Janelle Denison.
A - The Enforcer by Ann Perrin.
M - Wanted by Her Lost Love by Maya Banks.
E - Sucker Bet by Erin McCarthy.
R - Four of Hearts by Roz Lee.
I - In The Groove by Pamela Britton.
C - The Cattleman, the Baby and Me by Michelle Douglas.
A - Moonstoned by Lani Aames.
18/34 complete
Option 1:
Asia: Conduct Unbecoming
Africa: Three Wrong Turns in the Desert finished 11/29 4*
North America: The Pro finished 11/21 3.5*
South America: Island of Icarus
Europe: Muscling Through finished 11/15 4*
Australia: Tigers and Devils
Antarctica: August Ice
Option 2 w/ Bonus:
N North to the Future finished 11/27 4*
O Other People's Weddings finished 11/28 4*
R The Rebuilding Year finished 11/18 5*
T Talker finished 11/19 4*
H Homecoming
A Amy Lane The Locker Room finished 11/25 5*
M Mary Calmes Frog finished 11/20
E Embrace My Reflection
R RJ Scott and Jaime Reese A Better Man finished 11/24 4.5*
I If It Ain't Love finished 11/27 4*
C Cruce de Caminos finished 11/15 3*
A All the Things I Didn't See finished 11/21 3.5*
Option 2 w/o Bonus:
E Elizabeth Barrett Deep Autumn Heat
U Untamed Hearts
R Rock and a Hard Place
O One True Thing
P Priest, Zathyn The Curtis Reincarnation finished 11/24 5*
E Elizabeth, Anne A Seal at Heart
A All Bets Are Off finished 11/16
U An Unsettled Range
S SJD Peterson Beyond Duty finished 11/15 5*
T The Way Back finished 11/18 5*
R Release Me
A Andrew Grey The Best Revenge finished 11/26 3*
L Lanyon, Josh Mummy Dearest
I Inferno
A All She Wrote
Romance Readers Reading ChallengesAround The World In 80 Days(or so) Quarterly Challenge
Duration: 11/15/2012 - 02/15/2013
Books to be read- Could be as little as 4 (A-S-I-A) or many more...
The first letter of the author's first or last name or the first letter of the first word in the book title may be used for this option. Articles such as the,a, an may be used or ignored.
Or read a book for each continent-
You may use the setting of the book, author's place of birth or current residence, or title of the book to read one book for each continent.
The author was born in the continent or lives there now. The setting of the book is from that continent. The title of the book contains the name of the continent.
Asia: Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Setting is in New Beijing
Africa: Zoo Story: Life in the Garden of Captives by Thomas French
North America: Fair Game by Patricia Briggs
South America
S: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer
O: Barack Obama; Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
U: Undone by Rachel Caine
T: Laini Taylor; Daughter of Smoke & Bone
H: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
A: Ilona Andrews; Magic Bleeds
M: Lucy Monroe; Heart of a Desert Warrior
E: An Enchanted Season by Maggie Shayne
R: J.K. Rowling; Harry Potter: The Prequel
I: The Inn At Eagle Point by Sherryl Woods
C: Courage: The Joy of Living Dangerously by Osho
A: Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol
Europe: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
Australia: Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh
Author is from Fiji and lives in New Zealand
Antarctica
A: The Alchemyst by Michael Scott
N: Nalini Singh; A Gift for Kit
T: Thanksgiving by Janet Evanovich
A: Anna Dewdney; Llama Llama Home with Mama
R: Rachel Hartman; Seraphina - ***** - 2/11/2013
C: Daniel Clowes; Mister Wonderful: A Love Story
T: Thomas French; Zoo Story: Life in the Garden of Captives
I: Ilona Andrews; Magic Slays
C: Kresley Cole; The Warlord Wants Forever
A: Alpha & Omega: A Companion Novella to Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
19/34 complete
Option 1:
Asia: Conduct Unbecoming
Africa: Three Wrong Turns in the Desert finished 11/29 4*
North America: The Pro finished 11/21 3.5*
South America: Island of Icarus
Europe: Muscling Through finished 11/15 4*
Australia: Tigers and Devils
Antarctica: August Ice finished 11/30 3.75*
Option 2 w/ Bonus:
N North to the Future finished 11/27 4*
O Other People's Weddings finished 11/28 4*
R The Rebuilding Year finished 11/18 5*
T Talker finished 11/19 4*
H Homecoming
A Amy Lane The Locker Room finished 11/25 5*
M Mary Calmes Frog finished 11/20
E Embrace My Reflection
R RJ Scott and Jaime Reese A Better Man finished 11/24 4.5*
I If It Ain't Love finished 11/27 4*
C Cruce de Caminos finished 11/15 3*
A All the Things I Didn't See finished 11/21 3.5*
Option 2 w/o Bonus:
E Elizabeth Barrett Deep Autumn Heat
U Untamed Hearts
R Rock and a Hard Place
O One True Thing
P Priest, Zathyn The Curtis Reincarnation finished 11/24 5*
E Elizabeth, Anne A Seal at Heart
A All Bets Are Off finished 11/16
U An Unsettled Range
S SJD Peterson Beyond Duty finished 11/15 5*
T The Way Back finished 11/18 5*
R Release Me
A Andrew Grey The Best Revenge finished 11/26 3*
L Lanyon, Josh Mummy Dearest
I Inferno
A All She Wrote
20/34 complete
Option 1:
Asia: Conduct Unbecoming
Africa: Three Wrong Turns in the Desert finished 11/29 4*
North America: The Pro finished 11/21 3.5*
South America: Island of Icarus
Europe: Muscling Through finished 11/15 4*
Australia: Tigers and Devils
Antarctica: August Ice finished 11/30 3.75*
Option 2 w/ Bonus:
N North to the Future finished 11/27 4*
O Other People's Weddings finished 11/28 4*
R The Rebuilding Year finished 11/18 5*
T Talker finished 11/19 4*
H Homecoming
A Amy Lane The Locker Room finished 11/25 5*
M Mary Calmes Frog finished 11/20
E Em Woods Only Sam finished 11/30 3.5*
R RJ Scott and Jaime Reese A Better Man finished 11/24 4.5*
I If It Ain't Love finished 11/27 4*
C Cruce de Caminos finished 11/15 3*
A All the Things I Didn't See finished 11/21 3.5*
Option 2 w/o Bonus:
E Elizabeth Barrett Deep Autumn Heat
U Untamed Hearts
R Rock and a Hard Place
O One True Thing
P Priest, Zathyn The Curtis Reincarnation finished 11/24 5*
E Elizabeth, Anne A Seal at Heart
A All Bets Are Off finished 11/16
U An Unsettled Range
S SJD Peterson Beyond Duty finished 11/15 5*
T The Way Back finished 11/18 5*
R Release Me
A Andrew Grey The Best Revenge finished 11/26 3*
L Lanyon, Josh Mummy Dearest
I Inferno
A All She Wrote
Challenge: Around the World in 80 Days (or so) Quarterly Challenge
Time Frame: November 15, 2012 - February 15, 2013
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I'll start with Option 2 and 2 continents for now.
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A - Anne Perry - A Christmas Odyssey
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A - Mary Kay Andrews (last name Andrews) - Blue Christmas
U - The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
T - The Gift by Cecelia Ahern
R - Room by Emma Donoghue
A - Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
L - Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez
A - Atonement by Ian McEwan
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21/34 complete
Option 1:
Asia: Conduct Unbecoming
Africa: Three Wrong Turns in the Desert finished 11/29 4*
North America: The Pro finished 11/21 3.5*
South America: Island of Icarus
Europe: Muscling Through finished 11/15 4*
Australia: Tigers and Devils
Antarctica: August Ice finished 11/30 3.75*
Option 2 w/ Bonus:
N North to the Future finished 11/27 4*
O Other People's Weddings finished 11/28 4*
R The Rebuilding Year finished 11/18 5*
T Talker finished 11/19 4*
H Homecoming
A Amy Lane The Locker Room finished 11/25 5*
M Mary Calmes Frog finished 11/20
E Em Woods Only Sam finished 11/30 3.5*
R RJ Scott and Jaime Reese A Better Man finished 11/24 4.5*
I If It Ain't Love finished 11/27 4*
C Cruce de Caminos finished 11/15 3*
A All the Things I Didn't See finished 11/21 3.5*
Option 2 w/o Bonus:
E Elizabeth Barrett Deep Autumn Heat
U Untamed Hearts
R Rock and a Hard Place
O One True Thing
P Priest, Zathyn The Curtis Reincarnation finished 11/24 5*
E Elizabeth, Anne A Seal at Heart
A All Bets Are Off finished 11/16
U An Unsettled Range
S SJD Peterson Beyond Duty finished 11/15 5*
T The Way Back finished 11/18 5*
R RJ Scott New York Christmas
A Andrew Grey The Best Revenge finished 11/26 3*
L Lanyon, Josh Mummy Dearest
I Idaho Pride finished 12/1 4*
A All She Wrote
READ: 2/71. Asia:
2. Africa: The Ape Who Guards the Balance - Elizabeth Peters (Egypt) 11/30
3. North America:
4. South America:
5. Europe: Mystic Warrior - Patricia Rice (France) 11/20
6. Australia:
7. Antarctica:
Around the World in 80 DaysNov 15 - Feb 15
5/12 Completed
N:
O:
R:
T: Trouble in High Heels - Christina Dodd - 12/1/12
H: Hot Number - Carly Phillips - 11/23/12
A: Amber Beach - Elizabeth Lowell - 11/28/12
M: The Missing - Shiloh Walker - 11/17/12
E:
R: Sacred Sins - Nora Roberts - 11/18/12
I:
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A:
22/34 complete
Option 1:
Asia: Conduct Unbecoming
Africa: Three Wrong Turns in the Desert finished 11/29 4*
North America: The Pro finished 11/21 3.5*
South America: Island of Icarus
Europe: Muscling Through finished 11/15 4*
Australia: Tigers and Devils
Antarctica: August Ice finished 11/30 3.75*
Option 2 w/ Bonus:
N North to the Future finished 11/27 4*
O Other People's Weddings finished 11/28 4*
R The Rebuilding Year finished 11/18 5*
T Talker finished 11/19 4*
H Hard Fall
A Amy Lane The Locker Room finished 11/25 5*
M Mary Calmes Frog finished 11/20
E Em Woods Only Sam finished 11/30 3.5*
R RJ Scott and Jaime Reese A Better Man finished 11/24 4.5*
I If It Ain't Love finished 11/27 4*
C Cruce de Caminos finished 11/15 3*
A All the Things I Didn't See finished 11/21 3.5*
Option 2 w/o Bonus:
E Elizabeth Barrett Deep Autumn Heat
U Untamed Hearts
R Rock and a Hard Place
O One True Thing
P Priest, Zathyn The Curtis Reincarnation finished 11/24 5*
E Elizabeth, Anne A Seal at Heart
A All Bets Are Off finished 11/16
U An Unsettled Range
S SJD Peterson Beyond Duty finished 11/15 5*
T The Way Back finished 11/18 5*
R RJ Scott New York Christmas finished 12/1
A Andrew Grey The Best Revenge finished 11/26 3*
L Lanyon, Josh Mummy Dearest
I Idaho Pride finished 12/1 4*
A All She Wrote
Just updatingRomance Lovers Quarterly Challenge
November 15th, 2012 - February 15th, 2013
Around The World In 80 Days (or so)
SPELL IT OUT CHALLENGE
Read: 7/15
Using Option 2 without the bonus
A: Archangel's Consort - Nalini Singh - read 3/12 ★★★
U:
S: Simply Irresistible - Kristine Grayson - read 28/11 ★★★
T: Their Virgin Captive - Shayla Black & Lexi Blake - read 13/12 ★★★
R:
A: Archangel's Storm - Nalini Singh - read 3/12 ★★★
L:
I: In the Mood - Suzanne MacPherson - read 28/11 ★★★
A: Angels' Flight - Nalini Singh - read 3/12 ★★★
E: Even Vampires Get the Blues - Katie McAlister - read 29/11 ★★
U:
R:
O: Obsessed - Susan Anderson - read 9/12 ★★★
P:
E: Ecstasy - Nicole Jordan - read 4/12 ★★★
Around The World In 80 DaysNovember 15, 2012 - February 15, 2013
Total: 23/66 Completed
Option 1: The Continents
3/7 Completed
1. Asia (Thailand): One Night in Bangkok by Rhian Cahill. Completed 11/29/12 **** (4 Stars)
2. Africa: The Perfect Wife by Victoria Alexander.
3. North America (USA): Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts. Completed 11/15/12 **** (4 Stars)
4. South America (Belize): Echoes at Dawn by Maya Banks. Completed 12/1/12 **** (4 Stars)
5. Europe: She's No Princess by Laura Lee Guhrke.
6. Australia: One Small Miracle by Melissa James.
7. Antarctica: Icebound by Julie Rowe.
Option 2: Continent w/ bonus: North America
9/12 Completed
N - Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts. Completed 11/17/12 **** (4 Stars)
O - Once Upon a Thanksgiving by Holly Jacobs.
R - Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 11/28/12 ***** (5 Stars)
T - Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom. Completed 11/23/12 ***** (5 Stars)
H - Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts. Completed 11/20/12 ***** (5 Stars)
A - Deliciously Dangerous by Karen Anders.
M - Forever In Blue Jeans by Lissa Mathews. Completed 12/5/12 *** (3 Stars)
E - Mouth To Mouth by Erin McCarthy. Completed 11/16/12 **** (4 Stars)
R - Dustin's Gamble by J.J. Ranger. Completed 11/30/12 *** (3 Stars)
I - Lipstick on his Collar by Inez Kelley. Completed 11/29/12 **** (4 Stars)
C - Crazed Hearts by Shiloh Walker. Completed 11/17/12 *** (3 Stars)
A - Hot as Sin by Bella Andre.
Option 2: Continent w/ Bonus: Europe
1/6 Completed
E - Too Dangerous to Desire by Cara Elliot.
U - The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James.
R - The Cursed One by Rhonda Thompson.
O - Once Upon a Scandal by Delilah Marvelle.
P - The Marriage Trap by Jennifer Probst. (Italy) Completed 11/26/12 *** (3 Stars)
E - Seduced by a Pirate by Eloisa James.
Option 2: Continent w/ Bonus: Australia
2/9 Completed
A - Cop's Passion by Angela Verdenius.
U - Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter.
S - The Last Goodbye by Sarah Mayberry.
T - A Tempting Engagement by Bronwyn Jameson. Completed 11/22/12 *** (3 Stars)
R - Revealed by Kellly Hunter.
A - Doctor's Delight by Angela Verdenius. Completed 12/4/12 *** (3 Stars)
L - Their Newborn Gift by Nikki Logan.
I - In the Heart of the Outback.. by Barbara Hannay.
A - Dragon Down Under by Angela Castle.
Option 2: Continent w/ Bonus: Asia
0/4 Completed
A - The Star of India by Amanda McCabe.
S - Singapore Fling by Rhian Cahill.
I - Inspector Zhang Gets His Wish! by Stephen Leather.
A - Forbidden Jewel of India by Louise Allen.
Option 2: Continent w/o Bonus: Africa
3/6 Completed
A - All of You by Dee Tenorio. Completed 11/29/12 *** (3 Stars)
F - Yvette's Haven by Tina Folsom. Completed 11/26/12 ***** (5 Stars)
R - Show Me The Ropes by Roz Lee.
I - In Christofides' Keeping by Abby Green. Completed 12/4/12 **** (4 Stars)
C - Close to You by Kate Perry.
A - All or Nothing by Dee Tenorio.
Option 2: Continent w/o Bonus: Antarctica
4/10 Completed
A - The Accidental Duchess by Jessica Benson.
N - Mistletoe Mischief by Stacey Joy Netzel. Completed 12/1/12 **** (4 Stars)
T - Zane's Redemption by Tina Folsom. Completed 12/1/12 ***** (5 Stars)
A - Ambushed! by Vicki Lewis Thompson.
R - Love Me Twice by Roz Lee.
C - Finally a Bride by Lisa Childs. Completed 11/25/12 **** (4 Stars)
T - Quinn's Undying Rose by Tina Folsom.
I - Improper Etiquette by Janice Maynard.
C - Forever His Bride by Lisa Childs. Completed 11/24/12 **** (4 Stars)
A - Vet's Desire by Angela Verdenius.
Option 2: Continent w/o Bonus: South America
1/12 Completed
S - The Prodigal's Christmas Reunion by Kathryn Springer. Completed 11/18/12 **** (4 Stars)
O - Once Upon a Christmas by Holly Jacobs.
U - Under the Covers by Roz Lee.
T - Troubles and Treats by Tara Sivec.
H - Heat Waves by Janelle Denison.
A - The Enforcer by Ann Perrin.
M - Wanted by Her Lost Love by Maya Banks.
E - Sucker Bet by Erin McCarthy.
R - Four of Hearts by Roz Lee.
I - In The Groove by Pamela Britton.
C - The Cattleman, the Baby and Me by Michelle Douglas.
A - Moonstoned by Lani Aames.
Mayra wrote: "im having problems filling my R's for North America.... i almost have my list ready :)"How about Riptide by Catherine Coulter
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Hmmm - I really should do my own country. So 'AUSTRALIA' it is :) Will post my selections soon.