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Are we supposed to update our progress every so often with a new comment or do we edit our original post that tells everyone what challenge options we are working on?
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Kimberly wrote: "Are we supposed to update our progress every so often with a new comment or do we edit our original post that tells everyone what challenge options we are working on?"I think you can do it either way. I post a new comment(s) because it's easier for me than trying to find my old comment(s) and editing them.
Desiree wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Are we supposed to update our progress every so often with a new comment or do we edit our original post that tells everyone what challenge options we are working on?"I think you..."
Thanks Desiree. I wasn't sure what way to do it. I'll just stick to editing my original post, although it is a pain to find sometimes.
Montly update -> AprilDangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1 - December 31
Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Spelling Choice:
7.WALKING TALKING LETHAL WEAPON
15/26 completed
W Tammara Webber's Easy == 01/21
A Anne Calhoun's Fighting Fair == 01/16
L Josh Lanyon's Somebody Killed His Editor == 03/17
K Kresley Cole's Deep Kiss of Winter == 01/16
I Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
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T Tracking Talia by N.J. Walters == 02/19
A Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban's Cut & Run == 02/18
L Laurann Dohner's Melting Iron == 04/13
K Kieran Kramer's When Harry Met Molly == 02/23
I The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
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T Touching Ice by Laurann Dohner == 04/14
H Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
A Zoe Archer's Collision Course == 03/09
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W Joanna Wylde's Be Careful What You Wish For == 01/30
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A Zoe Archer's Chain Reaction == 03/11
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Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity
Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2013. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.
14/26 completed
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B Bowen Montgomery - Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks == 04/11
C Shane Copeland - Fighting Fair by Anne Calhoun == 01/16
D Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
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F Kell Frayne - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
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I Iron - Melting Iron by Laurann Dohner == 04/13
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L Stefano Leone - The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
M Landon Lucas Maxfield - Easy by Tammara Webber == 01/21
N Nils Calder - Chain Reaction by Zoe Archer == 03/11
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R Roarke - Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
S Sean - Be Careful What You Wish For by Joanna Wylde == 01/30
T Harry Traemore - When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
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W Murdoch Wroth - Untouchable (in Deep Kiss of Winter) by Kresley Cole == 01/16
X J.X. Moriarity - Somebody Killed His Editor by Josh Lanyon == 03/17
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Z Zane Garrett - Cut & Run by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 02/18
Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Read 10 to 13 books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.
5/X completed
1. Angel or demon: Malkom Slaine - Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole == 03/29
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior: Murdoch Wroth - Untouchable (in Deep Kiss of Winter) by Kresley Cole == 01/16
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Kell Frayne - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
7. Vampire: Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
8. Faerie Creatures of Any Kind
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Iron - Melting Iron by Laurann Dohner == 04/13
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)
Option D: Dangerous Hero World-Tour
Compile a list of 50 heroes from 50 different books that take place in 50 different locations. You may use a country more than once. You may not use a United State of America more than once or a city more than once for any country. For example: You can use two locations in France, but you cannot use Paris or New York state again after the first time (one city and one state per book).
You can use fictional/mythical/otherworldly locations. Please note if the location is mythical in your listing.
14/50 completed
1. Tulla, Ireland - Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
2. Siberia - Untouchable (in Deep Kiss of Winter) by Kresley Cole == 01/16
3. New York, USA - Fighting Fair by Anne Calhoun == 01/16
4. Louisiana, USA - Easy by Tammara Webber == 01/21
5. Palermo, Italy - The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
6. Undisclosed city/country, South America - Be Careful What You Wish For by Joanna Wylde == 01/30
7. Maryland, USA - Cut & Run by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 02/18
8. Texas, USA - Tracking Talia by N.J. Walters == 02/19
9. London, England - When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
10. Transylvania - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
11. Beskidt By (fictional) - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
12. Oblivion (fictional) - Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole == 03/29
13. Scotland - Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks == 04/11
14. Outer space planet (fictional) - Melting Iron by Laurann Dohner == 04/13
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Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt
Read at least 15 but no more than 20 different books with different dangerous heroes. Refer to the list below for ideas. If you come with another type, just list what kind you think he is and make sure he doesn’t fall into any of these categories.
9/X completed
1.Assassin (Contract Killer)
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary)
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer
4.Stalkerific Hero: Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured): Landon Lucas Maxfield - Easy by Tammara Webber == 01/21
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises): Sean - Be Careful What You Wish For by Joanna Wylde == 01/30
7.Law Enforcement: Stefano Leone - The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)
10.Spy
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal): Roarke - Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)
13.Dangerous Job-holder (Elite Flying Squadron): Kell Frayne - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae): Murdoch Wroth - Untouchable (in Deep Kiss of Winter) by Kresley Cole == 01/16
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo: Marshall Courage - Tracking Talia by N.J. Walters == 02/19
16.Bodyguards/Protectors
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers
18.Rakehell/Rake: Harry Traemore - When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes
Option F: The History of Romance
Read one historical romance book for each historical period listed, in any setting around the world (from Pre-History to 1969). One book per historical period. The books don’t have to have dangerous hero books for this part of the Mega-Challenge.
Level:
1. History 101 (Read books from 5-9 time periods)
3/X completed
1. Pre-History/Ancient Historical Period (BC Period-1 AD)
2. Roman Empire-Early AD period (1 AD-500 AD)
3. Dark Ages (500-1066 AD) aka Viking Period
4. Medieval Period (1067-1485 AD): Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks == 04/11
5. Renaissance Period (1485-1660 AD)
6. Elizabethan Period (1558-1603)
7. Jacobean Period (1603-1625)
8. Baroque Period (1625-1714)
9. Georgian Period (1714-1830) Includes Napoleonic Era: When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
10. Hanoverian Period (1830-1837)
11. Victorian Era (1837-1901): The Duchess War by Courtney Milan == 01/13
12. Edwardian Era (1901-1910)
13. Late Belle Epoque Period (1911-1914)
14. World War I Period (1914-1918) (you can include any book from 1918-1919 here)
15. Roaring Twenties (1920-1929)
16. 1930s (Including Great Depression) (1930-1939)
17. World War II (1939-1945)
18. 1940s (1940-1949)
19. 1950s (1950-1959)
20. 1960s (1960-1969)
Option G: Dangerous Hero Icons
Read a book that represents one of the below dangerous hero/villain icons. You can choose a book that you feel represents that icon in a satisfactory manner. Read as many as 13 books, one for each character, or as few as 5.
2/X completed
A. Jason Bourne: A genetically enhanced, super-soldier (may or may not be amnesiac or active duty soldier)
B. Merlin: A powerful wizard or sorcerer
C. James Bond: International spy who loves the ladies
D. Sam or Dean Winchester: Tortured monster hunter
E. Dracula: Powerful vampire Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
F. Batman: Caped/masked crimefighter
G. Sherlock Holmes: Super-detective (incomparable deductive abilities)
H. Doctor Who: Scientific genius: Nils Calder - Chain Reaction by Zoe Archer == 03/11
I. King Arthur: Benevolent, idealistic royal ruler
J. The Scarlet Pimpernel: Crimefighter/do-gooder by night, disguised as nerd, geek, or fop during the day
K. Wyatt Earp: Historical lawman
L. Indiana Jones: Globe-trotting adventurer/treasure-hunter
M. Van Helsing (from movie): Monster-hunter
Mod
He's one of those adorable geeky geniuses. He even blushes, just to make him more sigh-worthy.
Mod
updateDangerous Hero Addict Support Group - Yearly Reading Challenges
~ DHASG 2013 Mega-Challenge ~
Duration: 1 January 2013 - 31 December 2013
52/62 completed
Option A: Spell Out Your Love! COMPLETED
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Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
9/13 Read
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2. Demi-god:
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4. Wizard:
5. Immortal Warrior:
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension -
7. Vampire:
8. Faerie: (any Fae creature) -
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10. Time-Traveler:
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
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Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt
13/19 Read
1. Assassin (Contract Killer)
2. Modern Soldier:
3. Seducer:
4. Stalkerific Hero:
5. Tortured Hero:
6. Criminal:
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8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate:
9. Historical Warrior: (Highlander)
10. Spy:
11. White Collar Raider:
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13. Fireman:
14. Immortal Warriors:
15. Cowboy/Rodeo:
16. Bodyguard:
17. Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers:
18. Rakehell/Rake:
19. Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes:
Woo hoo! This list is growing by leaps and bounds. Congrats to all of you. I must catch up soon. I'll be adding some of your titles to my TBR list.
Mod
Mega-Challenge
Jan 1 - Dec 31
26/26 (Option A)
19/19 (Option E)
1.Assassin (Contract Killer) -- Shadow's Claim (1/23 - 4.5stars)
2.Modern Soldier (includes M..."
Congratulations, Pat!
Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "Pat wrote: "Ok, you talked me into it.Mega-Challenge
Jan 1 - Dec 31
26/26 (Option A)
19/19 (Option E)
1.Assassin (Contract Killer) -- Shadow's Claim (1/23 - 4.5stars)
2.Modern Soldier (includ..."
Thanks. Now if I could only stop looking at everyone else's list and adding books to my TBR!
Mod
5/1/13 updateOption A: Spell Out Your Love!
Completed 12 of 22
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L:Lothaire from Lothaire 1/17/13
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E:Edge of Dawn 3/27/13
W: The Warlock King 2/17/13
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M: Messenger's Angel 1/6/13
A: Avenger's Angel 1/4/13
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C: Cole from Alice in Zombieland 1/29/13
A: Azrael from Death's Angel 1/8/13
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T: Trehan from Shadow's Claim 1/21/13
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M: Macquarie, Luca from Luca's Magic Embrace 2/14/13
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H: Harris, Charlaine Dead to the World 4/29/13
I: Issacson, Kade from Kade's Dark Embrace 2/10/13
M: MacKeltar, Dageus from The Dark Highlander 3/12/13
Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity
Completed 18 of 26
A: Azrael from Death's Angel 1/8/13
B: Bo from Bo & Reika 1/23/13
C: Cole from Alice in Zombieland 1/29/13
D: Declan from Dreams of a Dark Warrior 1/13/13
E: Eric Northman from Dead to the World 4/29/13
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J: Jason from The Warlock King 2/17/13
K: Kade from Kade's Dark Embrace 2/10/13
L: Lothaire from Lothaire 1/17/13
M: Macquarie, Luca from Luca's Magic Embrace 2/14/13
N: Nathan from Edge of Dawn 3/27/13
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P: Parish from Raphael/Parish 1/25/13
Q: Qhuinn from Lover At Last 4/3/13
R: Roderick, Grimm from To Tame A Highland Warrior 3/1/13
S: Sin Siriche Du, A.K.A. Adam Black from The Immortal Highlander 3/15/13
T: Trehan from Shadow's Claim 1/21/13
U: Uriel from Avenger's Angel 1/4/13
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Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Completed 8 of 12
1. Angel or demon Uriel from Avenger's Angel 1/4/13
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter Bo from Bo & Reika 1/23/13
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User Jason fromThe Warlock King 02/17/13
5.Immortal Warrior Declan from Dreams of a Dark Warrior 1/13/13
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7.Vampire Lothaire from Lothaire 1/17/13
8.Faerie Adam from The Immortal Highlander 3/15/13
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10.Time-Traveler Dageus from The Dark Highlander 3/12/13
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
12 Bonus. Astral Projection Cole from Alice in Zombieland 1/29/13
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)
Option D: Dangerous Hero World Tour
Completed 12 of 50
1. Texas, USA, Uriel, Avenger's Angel 1/4/13
2. Rodel, Scotland, Gabriel, Messenger's Angel 1/6/13
3. California, USA, Azrael, Death's Angel 1/8/13
4. New York, USA, Lothaire, Lothaire1/17/13
5. Rune, Plane of Abaddon, Trehan, Shadow's Claim *otherwordly location* 1/21/13
6. Kentucky, USA, Bo, Bo & Reika 1/23/13
7. Louisiana, USA, Luca, Luca's Magic Embrace 2/14/13
8. Caithness, Scotland, Grimm, To Tame A Highland Warrior 3/1/13
9. Balanoch, Scotland, Dageus, The Dark Highlander *fictional location* 3/12/13
10. Ohio, USA, Adam, The Immortal Highlander 3/15/13
11. Illinois, USA, Cian, Spell of the Highlander 03/22/13
12. Massachusetts, USA, Kellan, Edge of Dawn 3/27/13
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Description: " a Bad Boy a week which means 52 books. I think I will base it on the Scavenger Hunt but will have to personalize it in order to have 52 different kinds of heroes." UPDATE I have read a total of 12 books so far. There are 53 categories listed below because I wanted an extra to give myself some leeway.
1. Assassin – Roman "the Sandman" Tate, Black Widow and the Sandman, L.L. Reaper,/ Jan
2. Modern soldier
3. Historical soldier – (or disfigured)Jack Griffin, Duke of Lenster, The Duke's Challenge, Fennella Miller /Jan 4
4. Futuristic Soldier
5. Widower/tormented hero
6. Criminal (thief, con artist, etc)
7. Viking-- Nils Bjornsson, My Lord Viking, Jo Ann Ferguson/ Jan 15
8. Highlander
9. Regency
10. Medieval
11. Dangerous job (fireman, policeman, etc)
12. Private investigator/seeking to discover a secret (could be professional detective or not)
13. Bodyguard/Protector Pierre Dammartin, The Captain's Forbidden Miss, Margaret McPhee.
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15. Head of state (King, Emperor, president, etc.)
16. Nobility of England (duke, counts, etc.)
17. Nobility of another country (marquis, compte, etc.
18. Vampire - Bix, Carinian's Seeker, VCOE #1, T.J. Michaels, 3/5
19. Shifter - Reed, Retribution, Denise Jeffries, 2/2
20. Demon or Angel
21. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician
22. Other immortal being
23. Other paranormal creature
24. Pirate
25. Gunslinger/outlaw
26. Mega wealthy lifestyle, The Teacher's Billionaire
27. Performing artist
28. Biker
29. Blue collar rough guy/works with his hands and body
30. Athlete
31. Seducer/womanizer
32. Master or slave
33. White collar professional (doctor, lawyer, journalist, etc.)
34. Recluse/hermit (by his own choice) Langford, Duke of Perrin (to a lesser extent Camden, Lord Tremaine), Private Arrangements, Sherry Thomas, 2/6/2013
35. Outcast (from society) Viscount Simon Iddesleigh, The Serpent Prince, Elizabeth Hoyt, May 2013
36. Wrongly accused/convicted (trying to right a wrong) - Jack Reacher, Killing Floor, Lee Child, 1/21/13
37. Secret Identity Robert, Duke of ? & Millie Lane, The Duchess War, Courtney Milan, May 2013
38. Childhood brutality or stolen identity
39. Hero younger than heroine
40. Apocalyptic/dystopian survivor
41. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
42. Time travel
43. Steampunk - Revenge of the Mad Scientist, Lara Nance, May 2013
44. Space traveler
45. Alien species
46. Handicapped hero or heroine
47. Mind problems (like amnesia, PTSD, bipolar, etc)
48. Kidnapper
49. Holiday
50. Asian
51. African
52. Middle Eastern
53. Native American – (he's also part Maori NZ'er) Rafe Severson, The Boatbuilder's Bed, Kris Pearson, Jan
Montly update -> May (Part I)Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1 - December 31
Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Spelling Choice:
7.WALKING TALKING LETHAL WEAPON
17/26 completed
W Tammara Webber's Easy == 01/21
A Anne Calhoun's Fighting Fair == 01/16
L Josh Lanyon's Somebody Killed His Editor == 03/17
K Kresley Cole's Deep Kiss of Winter == 01/16
I Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
N Nalini Singh's Heart of Obsidian == 06/08
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T Tracking Talia by N.J. Walters == 02/19
A Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban's Cut & Run == 02/18
L Laurann Dohner's Melting Iron == 04/13
K Kieran Kramer's When Harry Met Molly == 02/23
I The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
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T Touching Ice by Laurann Dohner == 04/14
H Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
A Zoe Archer's Collision Course == 03/09
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W Joanna Wylde's Be Careful What You Wish For == 01/30
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O One Good Reason by Sarah Mayberry == 05/04
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Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity
Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2013. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.
17/26 completed
A Jon Adamson - One Good Reason by Sarah Mayberry == 05/04
B Bowen Montgomery - Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks == 04/11
C Shane Copeland - Fighting Fair by Anne Calhoun == 01/16
D Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
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F Kell Frayne - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
G Ty Grady - Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 05/21
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I Iron - Melting Iron by Laurann Dohner == 04/13
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K Kaleb Krychek - Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh == 06/08
L Stefano Leone - The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
M Landon Lucas Maxfield - Easy by Tammara Webber == 01/21
N Nils Calder - Chain Reaction by Zoe Archer == 03/11
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R Roarke - Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
S Sean - Be Careful What You Wish For by Joanna Wylde == 01/30
T Harry Traemore - When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
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W Murdoch Wroth - Untouchable (in Deep Kiss of Winter) by Kresley Cole == 01/16
X J.X. Moriarity - Somebody Killed His Editor by Josh Lanyon == 03/17
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Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Read 10 to 13 books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.
6/X completed
1. Angel or demon: Malkom Slaine - Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole == 03/29
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior: Murdoch Wroth - Untouchable (in Deep Kiss of Winter) by Kresley Cole == 01/16
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Kell Frayne - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
7. Vampire: Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
8. Faerie Creatures of Any Kind
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Iron - Melting Iron by Laurann Dohner == 04/13
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories): Kaleb Krychek - Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh == 06/08
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)
Montly update -> May (Part II)Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1 - December 31
Option D: Dangerous Hero World-Tour
Compile a list of 50 heroes from 50 different books that take place in 50 different locations. You may use a country more than once. You may not use a United State of America more than once or a city more than once for any country. For example: You can use two locations in France, but you cannot use Paris or New York state again after the first time (one city and one state per book).
You can use fictional/mythical/otherworldly locations. Please note if the location is mythical in your listing.
17/50 completed
1. Tulla, Ireland - Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
2. Siberia - Untouchable (in Deep Kiss of Winter) by Kresley Cole == 01/16
3. New York, USA - Fighting Fair by Anne Calhoun == 01/16
4. Louisiana, USA - Easy by Tammara Webber == 01/21
5. Palermo, Italy - The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
6. Undisclosed city/country, South America - Be Careful What You Wish For by Joanna Wylde == 01/30
7. Maryland, USA - Cut & Run by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 02/18
8. Texas, USA - Tracking Talia by N.J. Walters == 02/19
9. London, England - When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
10. Transylvania - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
11. Beskidt By (fictional) - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
12. Oblivion (fictional) - Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole == 03/29
13. Scotland - Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks == 04/11
14. Outer space planet (fictional) - Melting Iron by Laurann Dohner == 04/13
15. Melbourne, Australia - One Good Reason by Sarah Mayberry == 05/04
16. West Virginia, USA - Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 05/21
17. Moscow, Russia - Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh == 06/08
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Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt
Read at least 15 but no more than 20 different books with different dangerous heroes. Refer to the list below for ideas. If you come with another type, just list what kind you think he is and make sure he doesn’t fall into any of these categories.
9/X completed
1.Assassin (Contract Killer)
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary)
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer
4.Stalkerific Hero: Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured): Landon Lucas Maxfield - Easy by Tammara Webber == 01/21
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises): Sean - Be Careful What You Wish For by Joanna Wylde == 01/30
7.Law Enforcement: Stefano Leone - The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)
10.Spy
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal): Roarke - Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)
13.Dangerous Job-holder (Elite Flying Squadron): Kell Frayne - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae): Murdoch Wroth - Untouchable (in Deep Kiss of Winter) by Kresley Cole == 01/16
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo: Marshall Courage - Tracking Talia by N.J. Walters == 02/19
16.Bodyguards/Protectors
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers
18.Rakehell/Rake: Harry Traemore - When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes
Option F: The History of Romance
Read one historical romance book for each historical period listed, in any setting around the world (from Pre-History to 1969). One book per historical period. The books don’t have to have dangerous hero books for this part of the Mega-Challenge.
Level:
1. History 101 (Read books from 5-9 time periods)
3/X completed
1. Pre-History/Ancient Historical Period (BC Period-1 AD)
2. Roman Empire-Early AD period (1 AD-500 AD)
3. Dark Ages (500-1066 AD) aka Viking Period
4. Medieval Period (1067-1485 AD): Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks == 04/11
5. Renaissance Period (1485-1660 AD)
6. Elizabethan Period (1558-1603)
7. Jacobean Period (1603-1625)
8. Baroque Period (1625-1714)
9. Georgian Period (1714-1830) Includes Napoleonic Era: When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
10. Hanoverian Period (1830-1837)
11. Victorian Era (1837-1901): The Duchess War by Courtney Milan == 01/13
12. Edwardian Era (1901-1910)
13. Late Belle Epoque Period (1911-1914)
14. World War I Period (1914-1918) (you can include any book from 1918-1919 here)
15. Roaring Twenties (1920-1929)
16. 1930s (Including Great Depression) (1930-1939)
17. World War II (1939-1945)
18. 1940s (1940-1949)
19. 1950s (1950-1959)
20. 1960s (1960-1969)
Option G: Dangerous Hero Icons
Read a book that represents one of the below dangerous hero/villain icons. You can choose a book that you feel represents that icon in a satisfactory manner. Read as many as 13 books, one for each character, or as few as 5.
2/X completed
A. Jason Bourne: A genetically enhanced, super-soldier (may or may not be amnesiac or active duty soldier)
B. Merlin: A powerful wizard or sorcerer
C. James Bond: International spy who loves the ladies
D. Sam or Dean Winchester: Tortured monster hunter
E. Dracula: Powerful vampire Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
F. Batman: Caped/masked crimefighter
G. Sherlock Holmes: Super-detective (incomparable deductive abilities)
H. Doctor Who: Scientific genius: Nils Calder - Chain Reaction by Zoe Archer == 03/11
I. King Arthur: Benevolent, idealistic royal ruler
J. The Scarlet Pimpernel: Crimefighter/do-gooder by night, disguised as nerd, geek, or fop during the day
K. Wyatt Earp: Historical lawman
L. Indiana Jones: Globe-trotting adventurer/treasure-hunter
M. Van Helsing (from movie): Monster-hunter
Forgot to update this last month but here's my update for the end of May/beginning of June. Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-Challenge - Part 1 (A & B)
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2013
Updated: 5/28/2013
Option A:
Option B:
Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
Completed: 14/19
L - Lisa Kleypas; Crystal Cove 4/4 ***1/2
O - One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare 3/20 ****1/2
V - Venetia; Beware a Scot's Revenge by Sabrina Jeffries 4/1 ***1/2
I - Ilona Andrews; Fate's Edge 5/12 ****
N - Nikki Duncan; Criminal Promises
G - Gaelen Foley; The Duke 2/28 ****1/2
H - Hermione; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
I - In Death Series: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb 1/11 ***1/2
M - Magic Bites: A Special Edition of the First Kate Daniels Novel by Ilona Andrews 1/3 ****
I - Inferno by Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/24 ***1/2
S - Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison 2/9 ****
A - Anne Stuart; Ruthless
K - Kane; The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter
I - If You Desire by Kresley Cole 2/25 ****
L - Lord of Darkness by Elizabeth Hoyt 3/13 ****
L - Lady Sarah; Defiant by Pamela Clare 1/29 *****
E - Eva; Reflected in You by Sylvia Day 1/23 ***1/2
R - Richelle Mead; Frostbite 1/8 ***1/2
Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity
Completed 16/26
B - BD Harte in Criminal Promises by Nikki Duncan
F - Francis in Ruthless by Anne Stuart
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Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-Challenge - Part 2 (C & D)Duration: January 1-December 31, 2013
Updated: 5/28/2013
Option C:
Option D:
Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Completed: 3/13
Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.
1. Angel or demon: Galen in Angels' Flight 2/19
2.god or demi-god:
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter: Zach in Pack Challenge 1/31
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User: Harry in Summer Knight by Jim Butcher
5.Immortal Warrior: Koldo in Beauty Awakened by Gena Showalter 3/30
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension:
7.Vampire: McKell in Ecstasy in Darkness by Gena Showalter
8.Faerie (any Fae creature):
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Mack in Street Game by Christine Feehan
10.Time-Traveler:
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers):
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)
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Completed: 16/50
1. Montana; Dimitri; Frostbite
2. New York; Roarke; In Death: Ceremony in Death
3. Texas; Zach; Pack Challenge
4. London; Dominic; Scandalous
5. Chicago, Illinois; Tiago; Storm's Heart
6. Pelorum (fictional); Mal/Jayne/Simon/Wash/Book; Serenity: Better Days
7. Refuge (fictional); Galen; Angels' Flight
8. Scotland; Hugh; If You Desire
9. California; All; Wild Invitation
10. Kansas; Koldo; Beauty Awakened
11. Friday Harbor, Washington; Jason; Crystal Cove
12. Wonderland (fictional); Mad Hatter; Her Mad Hatter
13. New Orleans, LA; Matt; Board Resolutions
14. Peru, SA; Dominic; Dark Peril
15. The Edge/Weird/Broken (fictional); Kaldar; Fate's Edge
16. Paris, France; Ethan; If You Deceive
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Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-Challenge - Part 3 (E, F, & G)Duration: January 1-December 31, 2013
Updated: 5/28/2013
Option E:
Option F:
Option G:
Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt
Completed 11/19
1.Assassin: Hugh in If You Desire 2/25
2.Modern Soldier: Javier in Striking Distance
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer:
4.Stalkerific Hero: Ethan in If You Deceive 5/28
5.Tortured Hero:
6.Criminal: Lachlan in Beware a Scot's Revenge 4/1
7.Law Enforcement:
8.Outlaw: Colin in The Perils of Pleasure 2/5
9.Historical Warrior: Connor in Defiant 1/29
10.Spy: Dominic in Dark Peril 5/4
11.White Collar Raider: Roarke in Ceremony in Death 1/11
12.Blue Collar:
13.Fireman, Dangerous Job-holder:
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors: Adam in Frost Burned 4/17
15.Cowboy, Rancher, & Rodeo:
16.Bodyguards: Dimitri in Frostbite 1/8
17.Sportsmen: Cole in Playing to Win 3/4
18.Rake:
19.Emperors, Kings, Dukes, & Other Titled Heroes: Robert in The Duke 2/28
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Option F: The History of Romance.
Levels:
1. History Buff (Read books from 15-20 time periods)
2. History Dabbler (Read books from 10-14 time periods)
3. History 101 (Read books from 5-9 time periods)
Completed 3/20; Bonuses Completed: 3/6
1. Pre-History/Ancient Historical Period (BC Period-1 AD): Spartacus: The Gladiator by Ben Kane (74 BC)
2. Roman Empire-Early AD period (1 AD-500 AD): Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn (81-96)
3. Dark Ages (500-1066 AD) aka Viking Period: The Temperate Warrior by Renee Vincent (923)
4. Medieval Period (1067-1485 AD): In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks (1400)
5. Renaissance Period (1485-1660 AD): To Tame A Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning (1515)
6. Elizabethan Period (1558-1603): This Heart of Mine by Bertrice Small (1586)
8. Baroque Period (1625-1714): Ravished by a Highlander by Paula Quinn (1685)
10. Hanoverian Period (1830-1837):
12. Edwardian Era (1901-1910): Wedding of the Season by Laura Lee Guhrke (1902)
13. Late Belle Epoque Period (1911-1914): The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott (1912)
14. World War I Period (1914-1918) (you can include any book from 1918-1919 here)
15. Roaring Twenties (1920-1929)
16. 1930s (Including Great Depression) (1930-1939)
17. World War II (1939-1945): The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons (1941)
18. 1940s (1940-1949): Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (1945)
19. 1950s (1950-1959)
20. 1960s (1960-1969)
21. Bonus/Extra 1970s (1970-1979):
22. Bonus/Extra 1980s (1980-1989):
24. Bonus/Extra 2000s (2000-2009):
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Option G: Dangerous Hero Icons:
Completed 3/13
A. Jason Bourne: A genetically enhanced, super-soldier (may or may not be amnesiac or active duty soldier)
B. Merlin: A powerful wizard or sorcerer
C. James Bond: International spy who loves the ladies
E. Dracula: Powerful vampire
F. Batman: Caped/masked crimefighter
G. Sherlock Holmes: Super-detective (incomparable deductive abilities)
H. Doctor Who: Scientific genius (can be a human or alien)
I. King Arthur: Benevolent, idealistic royal ruler
K. Wyatt Earp: Historical lawman
M. Van Helsing (from movie): Monster-hunter
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Thanks Lady D, I hope to get some more of the historical area done this month.
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I am a procrastinator extraordinaire this time! It's only been 6 months. Here is my list so far. Now that I got the first update out of the way the rest will be much easier!Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2013
Options A-C:
Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
Progress: 21/26
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L: A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant
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A: Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh
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L: Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter
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E: Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione
A: (Andrews)
P: Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione
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Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity
Progress: 19/26
A: (Adam Hauptman)
B: (Bones)
C: (Cooper Graham)
D: (Declan Chase)
E: (Eidolon)
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G: (Graeme Montgomery)
H: (Hawke) Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh
I: (Iain Maitland)
J: (Jerricho Barrons)
K: (Koldo) Beauty Awakened by Gena Showalter
L: (Lucien)
M: (Maddox)
N: (Nicholas Roman)
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R: (Ryodan)
S: (Sabin)
T: (Thor)
U: (Uilleam MacRieve) MacRieve by Kresley Cole
V: (Vaughn)
W: (Walker) Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh
X: (Xcor)
Y: (Yenrieth)
Z: (Zacharel)
Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Progress: 7/11
1. Angel or demon:
2. god or demi-god:
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter:
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User:
5. Immortal Warrior:
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Hunting Julian by Jacquelyn Frank (Julian Sawyer)
7. Vampire:
8. Faerie (any Fae creature): The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (Adam Black)
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific):
10. Time-Traveler:
11. Superhero (caped crime fighter with powers):
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories):
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories):
Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-ChallengeDuration: January 1-December 31, 2013
Options D-G:
Option D: Dangerous Hero World-Tour
Progress: 22/50
1. Caldwell, NY (USA); Manuel Manello;
2. Budapest (Hungary); Maddox;
3. Lafayette, LA (USA);
4. Tyler, TX (USA);
5. Seattle, WA (USA); Bastian;
6. Alaska (USA); Cooper Graham;
7. Dublin, County Galway (Ireland); Jerricho Barrons;
8. Atlanta, GA (USA); Curran Lennart;
9. Umatilla Fae Reservation (Fictional USA); Adam Hauptman;
10. Balanoch (Fictional Scotland); Dageus Mackelter;
11. Virgin River, CA (USA); Jack Sheridan;
12. Ohio (USA); Bones;
13. Colorado (USA); Reseph;
14. Washington, D.C. (USA);
15. Florida (USA);
16. Richmond, VA (USA); Bones;
17. London (England); Ian Mackenzie;
18. Kansas (USA); Koldo; Beauty Awakened by Gena Showalter
19. Paris (France); If You Deceive by Kresley Cole
20. Illinois (USA); Cian; Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
21. Stockholm (Sweden); Mikael Blomkvist;
22. Las Vegas, NV (USA); Travis Maddox;
23. Maryland (USA); Ty Grady; Cut & Run by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban
24. Beneath (fictional); Julian Sawyer;
25. Boston, MA (USA); Lucas Ross; Prince Charming by Julie Garwood
26. Edinburgh (Scotland); Braden Carmichael;
27. Tennessee (USA); Bones;
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Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt
Progress: 13/19
1. Assassin (Contract Killer): If You Desire by Kresely Cole
2. Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary):
3. Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer:
4. Stalkerific Hero:
5. Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured):
6. Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises):
7. Law Enforcement:
8. Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate:
9. Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier):
10. Spy:
11. White Collar Raider (Business/Legal):
12. Blue Collar (Rough around the edges):
13. Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder: Wild Heat by Bella Andre (Logan Cain)
14. Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae):
15. Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo:
16. Bodyguards/Protectors: Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood (Nick Buchanan)
17. Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
18. Rakehell/Rake:
19. Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes:
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Montly update -> June (Part I)Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1 - December 31
Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Spelling Choice:
7.WALKING TALKING LETHAL WEAPON
24/26 completed
W Tammara Webber's Easy == 01/21
A Anne Calhoun's Fighting Fair == 01/16
L Josh Lanyon's Somebody Killed His Editor == 03/17
K Kresley Cole's Deep Kiss of Winter == 01/16
I Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
N Nalini Singh's Heart of Obsidian == 06/08
G Guardian Ranger by Cynthia Eden == 06/30
T Tracking Talia by N.J. Walters == 02/19
A Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban's Cut & Run == 02/18
L Laurann Dohner's Melting Iron == 04/13
K Kieran Kramer's When Harry Met Molly == 02/23
I The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
N Nalini Singh's Wild Invitation == 06/26
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L Larissa Ione's Bloodlust == 06/10
E Cynthia Eden's Alpha One == 06/29
T Touching Ice by Laurann Dohner == 04/14
H Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
A Zoe Archer's Collision Course == 03/09
L Let Me Love You by Mary Wine == 06/17
W Joanna Wylde's Be Careful What You Wish For == 01/30
E Cynthia Eden's Sharpshooter == 06/30
A Zoe Archer's Chain Reaction == 03/11
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O One Good Reason by Sarah Mayberry == 05/04
N Kate Noble's If I Fall == 07/06
Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity
Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2013. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.
20/26 completed
A Jon Adamson - One Good Reason by Sarah Mayberry == 05/04
B Bowen Montgomery - Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks == 04/11
C Shane Copeland - Fighting Fair by Anne Calhoun == 01/16
D Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
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F Kell Frayne - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
G Ty Grady - Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 05/21
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I Iron - Melting Iron by Laurann Dohner == 04/13
J Jackson Fletcher - If I Fall by Kate Noble == 07/06
K Kaleb Krychek - Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh == 06/08
L Stefano Leone - The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
M Landon Lucas Maxfield - Easy by Tammara Webber == 01/21
N Nils Calder - Chain Reaction by Zoe Archer == 03/11
O Gunner Ortez - Sharpshooter by Cynthia Eden == 06/30
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Q Zach Quinn - Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh == 06/26
R Roarke - Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
S Sean - Be Careful What You Wish For by Joanna Wylde == 01/30
T Harry Traemore - When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
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X J.X. Moriarity - Somebody Killed His Editor by Josh Lanyon == 03/17
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Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Read 10 to 13 books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.
7/X completed
1. Angel or demon: Malkom Slaine - Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole == 03/29
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter: Zach Quinn - Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh == 06/26
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior: Murdoch Wroth - Untouchable (in Deep Kiss of Winter) by Kresley Cole == 01/16
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Kell Frayne - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
7. Vampire: Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
8. Faerie Creatures of Any Kind
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Iron - Melting Iron by Laurann Dohner == 04/13
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories): Kaleb Krychek - Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh == 06/08
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)
Montly update -> June (Part II)Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1 - December 31
Option D: Dangerous Hero World-Tour
Compile a list of 50 heroes from 50 different books that take place in 50 different locations. You may use a country more than once. You may not use a United State of America more than once or a city more than once for any country. For example: You can use two locations in France, but you cannot use Paris or New York state again after the first time (one city and one state per book).
You can use fictional/mythical/otherworldly locations. Please note if the location is mythical in your listing.
22/50 completed
1. Tulla, Ireland - Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
2. Siberia - Untouchable (in Deep Kiss of Winter) by Kresley Cole == 01/16
3. New York, USA - Fighting Fair by Anne Calhoun == 01/16
4. Louisiana, USA - Easy by Tammara Webber == 01/21
5. Palermo, Italy - The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
6. Undisclosed city/country, South America - Be Careful What You Wish For by Joanna Wylde == 01/30
7. Maryland, USA - Cut & Run by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 02/18
8. Texas, USA - Tracking Talia by N.J. Walters == 02/19
9. London, England - When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
10. Transylvania - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
11. Beskidt By (fictional) - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
12. Oblivion (fictional) - Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole == 03/29
13. Scotland - Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks == 04/11
14. Outer space planet (fictional) - Melting Iron by Laurann Dohner == 04/13
15. Melbourne, Australia - One Good Reason by Sarah Mayberry == 05/04
16. West Virginia, USA - Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 05/21
17. Moscow, Russia - Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh == 06/08
18. Devonshire, England - Twice Tempted by a Rogue by Tessa Dare == 06/15
19. California, USA - Let Me Love You by Mary Wine == 06/17
20. Mississipi, USA - Alpha One by Cynthia Eden == 06/29
21. Peru - Sharpshooter by Cynthia Eden == 06/30
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Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt
Read at least 15 but no more than 20 different books with different dangerous heroes. Refer to the list below for ideas. If you come with another type, just list what kind you think he is and make sure he doesn’t fall into any of these categories.
14/X completed
1.Assassin (Contract Killer)
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary): Jasper Adams - Guardian Ranger by Cynthia Eden == 06/30
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer
4.Stalkerific Hero: Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured): Landon Lucas Maxfield - Easy by Tammara Webber == 01/21
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises): Sean - Be Careful What You Wish For by Joanna Wylde == 01/30
7.Law Enforcement: Stefano Leone - The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate
9.Historical Warrior (Knight): Sir Brynn Blackheath of Lochland - Bloodlust by Larissa Ione == 06/10
10.Spy: Jackson Fletcher - If I Fall by Kate Noble == 07/06
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal): Roarke - Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)
13.Dangerous Job-holder (Elite Flying Squadron): Kell Frayne - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae): Murdoch Wroth - Untouchable (in Deep Kiss of Winter) by Kresley Cole == 01/16
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo: Marshall Courage - Tracking Talia by N.J. Walters == 02/19
16.Bodyguards/Protectors: Logan Quinn - Alpha One by Cynthia Eden == 06/29
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers
18.Rakehell/Rake: Harry Traemore - When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
19.Powerful and Titled Hero: Rhys St. Maur, Lord Ashworth - Twice Tempted by a Rogue by Tessa Dare == 06/15
Option F: The History of Romance
Read one historical romance book for each historical period listed, in any setting around the world (from Pre-History to 1969). One book per historical period. The books don’t have to have dangerous hero books for this part of the Mega-Challenge.
Level:
1. History 101 (Read books from 5-9 time periods)
3/X completed
1. Pre-History/Ancient Historical Period (BC Period-1 AD)
2. Roman Empire-Early AD period (1 AD-500 AD)
3. Dark Ages (500-1066 AD) aka Viking Period
4. Medieval Period (1067-1485 AD): Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks == 04/11
5. Renaissance Period (1485-1660 AD)
6. Elizabethan Period (1558-1603)
7. Jacobean Period (1603-1625)
8. Baroque Period (1625-1714)
9. Georgian Period (1714-1830) Includes Napoleonic Era: When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
10. Hanoverian Period (1830-1837)
11. Victorian Era (1837-1901): The Duchess War by Courtney Milan == 01/13
12. Edwardian Era (1901-1910)
13. Late Belle Epoque Period (1911-1914)
14. World War I Period (1914-1918) (you can include any book from 1918-1919 here)
15. Roaring Twenties (1920-1929)
16. 1930s (Including Great Depression) (1930-1939)
17. World War II (1939-1945)
18. 1940s (1940-1949)
19. 1950s (1950-1959)
20. 1960s (1960-1969)
Option G: Dangerous Hero Icons
Read a book that represents one of the below dangerous hero/villain icons. You can choose a book that you feel represents that icon in a satisfactory manner. Read as many as 13 books, one for each character, or as few as 5.
2/X completed
A. Jason Bourne: A genetically enhanced, super-soldier (may or may not be amnesiac or active duty soldier)
B. Merlin: A powerful wizard or sorcerer
C. James Bond: International spy who loves the ladies
D. Sam or Dean Winchester: Tortured monster hunter
E. Dracula: Powerful vampire Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
F. Batman: Caped/masked crimefighter
G. Sherlock Holmes: Super-detective (incomparable deductive abilities)
H. Doctor Who: Scientific genius: Nils Calder - Chain Reaction by Zoe Archer == 03/11
I. King Arthur: Benevolent, idealistic royal ruler
J. The Scarlet Pimpernel: Crimefighter/do-gooder by night, disguised as nerd, geek, or fop during the day
K. Wyatt Earp: Historical lawman
L. Indiana Jones: Globe-trotting adventurer/treasure-hunter
M. Van Helsing (from movie): Monster-hunter
Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-ChallengeDuration: January 1-December 31, 2013
Options F-G:
Option F: The History of Romance
Progress: 4/20
1. Pre-History/Ancient Historical Period (BC Period-1 AD):
2. Roman Empire-Early AD period (1 AD-500 AD):
3. Dark Ages (500-1066 AD) aka Viking Period: The Prize by Julie Garwood (1066)
4. Medieval Period (1067-1485 AD):
5. Renaissance Period (1485-1660 AD):
6. Elizabethan Period (1558-1603): Highlander Untamed by Monica McCarty (1601)
7. Jacobean Period (1603-1625): Highland Mist by Donna Grant (1607)
8. Baroque Period (1625-1714): Ravished by a Highlander by Paula Quinn (1684)
9. Georgian Period (1714-1830) Includes Napoleonic Era: Captured by the Highlander by Julianne MacLean (1716)
10. Hanoverian Period (1830-1837): Because You're Mine by Lisa Kleypas (1833)
11. Victorian Era (1837-1901):
12. Edwardian Era (1901-1910):
13. Late Belle Epoque Period (1911-1914):
14. World War I Period (1914-1918) (you can include any book from 1918-1919 here):
15. Roaring Twenties (1920-1929):
16. 1930s (Including Great Depression) (1930-1939):
17. World War II (1939-1945):
18. 1940s (1940-1949): Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (1945)
19. 1950s (1950-1959):
20. 1960s (1960-1969):
Option G: Dangerous Hero Icons
Progress: 7/13
A. Jason Bourne: A genetically enhanced, super-soldier (may or may not be amnesiac or active duty soldier):
B. Merlin: A powerful wizard or sorcerer:
C. James Bond: International spy who loves the ladies:
D. Sam or Dean Winchester: Tortured monster hunter:
E. Dracula: Powerful vampire:
F. Batman: Caped/masked crimefighter:
G. Sherlock Holmes: Super-detective (incomparable deductive abilities):
H. Doctor Who: Scientific genius (can be a human or alien):
I. King Arthur: Benevolent, idealistic royal ruler:
J. The Scarlet Pimpernel: Crimefighter/do-gooder by night, disguised as nerd, geek, or fop during the day:
K. Wyatt Earp: Historical lawman:
L. Indiana Jones: Globe-trotting adventurer/treasure-hunter:
M. Van Helsing (from movie): Monster-hunter:
Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-ChallengeDuration: January 1-December 31, 2013
Options D-E:
Option D: Dangerous Hero World-Tour
Progress: 28/50
1. Caldwell, NY (USA); Manuel Manello;
2. Budapest (Hungary); Maddox;
3. Lafayette, LA (USA);
4. Tyler, TX (USA);
5. Seattle, WA (USA); Bastian;
6. Alaska (USA); Cooper Graham;
7. Dublin, County Galway (Ireland); Jerricho Barrons;
8. Atlanta, GA (USA); Curran Lennart;
9. Umatilla Fae Reservation (Fictional USA); Adam Hauptman;
10. Balanoch (Fictional Scotland); Dageus Mackelter;
11. Virgin River, CA (USA); Jack Sheridan;
12. Ohio (USA); Bones;
13. Colorado (USA); Reseph;
14. Washington, D.C. (USA);
15. Florida (USA);
16. Richmond, VA (USA); Bones;
17. London (England); Ian Mackenzie;
18. Kansas (USA); Koldo;
19. Paris (France); If You Deceive by Kresley Cole
20. Illinois (USA); Cian; Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
21. Stockholm (Sweden); Mikael Blomkvist;
22. Las Vegas, NV (USA); Travis Maddox;
23. Maryland (USA); Ty Grady; Cut & Run by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban
24. Beneath (fictional); Julian Sawyer;
25. Redemption, MT(USA); Lucas Ross;
26. Edinburgh (Scotland); Braden Carmichael;
27. Tennessee (USA); Bones;
28. Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Fictional United Kingdom); Harry Potter;
29. Mt. Oblak (fictional Russia); Nikolai Wroth;
30. Bayfield, WI (USA); Calder;
31. Albuquerque, NM (USA); Reyes;
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Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt
Progress: 16/19
1. Assassin (Contract Killer): If You Desire by Kresely Cole
2. Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary):
3. Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer:
4. Stalkerific Hero:
5. Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured):
6. Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises):
7. Law Enforcement:
8. Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate:
9. Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier):
10. Spy:
11. White Collar Raider (Business/Legal):
12. Blue Collar (Rough around the edges):
13. Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder:
14. Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae):
15. Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo:
16. Bodyguards/Protectors: Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood (Nick Buchanan)
17. Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
18. Rakehell/Rake:
19. Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes:
Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-ChallengeDuration: January 1-December 31, 2013
Options A-C:
Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
Progress: 23/26
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A: Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh
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K: (Karen)
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E: Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione
A: (Andrews)
P: Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione
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N: (Nalini)
Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity
Progress: 23/26
A: (Adam Hauptman)
B: (Bones)
C: (Cooper Graham)
D: (Declan Chase)
E: (Eidolon)
F: (Four)
G: (Graeme Montgomery)
H: (Hawke) Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh
I: (Iain Maitland)
J: (Jerricho Barrons)
K: (Koldo)
L: (Lucien)
M: (Maddox)
N: (Nicholas Roman)
O: (Owen Winters) North of Need by Laura Kaye
P: (Potter, Harry);
Q: (Qhuinn)
R: (Ryodan)
S: (Sabin)
T: (Thor)
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V: (Vaughn)
W: (Walker) Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh
X: (Xcor)
Y: (Yenrieth)
Z: (Zacharel)
Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Progress: 9/11
1. Angel or demon:
2. god or demi-god:
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter:
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User:
5. Immortal Warrior:
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension:
7. Vampire:
8. Faerie (any Fae creature):
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific):
10. Time-Traveler:
11. Superhero (caped crime fighter with powers):
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories):
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories):
Mod
Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group - Yearly Reading Challenges~ DHASG 2013 Mega-Challenge ~
Duration: 1 January 2013 - 31 December 2013
59/62 completed
Option A: Spell Out Your Love! completed
30/30 Read
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10/13 Read
1. Demon:
2. Demi-god:
3. Werewolf:
4. Wizard:
5. Immortal Warrior:
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension - A Taste of Ice by hanna martine
7. Vampire:
8. Faerie (any Fae creature):
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10. Time-Traveler:
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus:
Bonus:
Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt
19/19 Read
1. Assassin (Contract Killer):
2. Modern Soldier:
3. Seducer:
4. Stalkerific Hero:
5. Tortured Hero:
6. Criminal:
7. Law Enforcement:
8. Outlaw:
9. Historical Warrior: (Highlander)
10. Spy:
11. White Collar Raider:
12. Blue Collar:
13. Fireman:
14. Immortal Warriors:
15. Cowboy/Rodeo:
16. Bodyguard:
17. Bikers:
18. Rakehell/Rake:
19. Duke:
Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-Challenge - Part 1 (A & B)Duration: January 1-December 31, 2013
Updated: 6/26/2013
Option A:
Option B:
Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
Completed: 14/18
L - Lisa Kleypas; Crystal Cove 4/4 ***1/2
O - One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare 3/20 ****1/2
V - Venetia; Beware a Scot's Revenge by Sabrina Jeffries 4/1 ***1/2
I - Ilona Andrews; Fate's Edge 5/12 ****
N - Nikki Duncan; Criminal Promises
G - Gaelen Foley; The Duke 2/28 ****1/2
H - Hermione; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
I - In Death Series: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb 1/11 ***1/2
M - Magic Bites: A Special Edition of the First Kate Daniels Novel by Ilona Andrews 1/3 ****
I - Inferno by Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/24 ***1/2
S - Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison 2/9 ****
A - Anne Stuart; Ruthless
K - Kane; The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter
I - If You Desire by Kresley Cole 2/25 ****
L - Lord of Darkness by Elizabeth Hoyt 3/13 ****
L - Lady Sarah; Defiant by Pamela Clare 1/29 *****
E - Eva; Reflected in You by Sylvia Day 1/23 ***1/2
R - Richelle Mead; Frostbite 1/8 ***1/2
Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity
Completed 19/26
B - BD Harte in Criminal Promises by Nikki Duncan
F - Francis in Ruthless by Anne Stuart
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Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-Challenge - Part 2 (C & D)Duration: January 1-December 31, 2013
Updated: 7/10/2013
Option C:
Option D:
Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Completed: 3/13
Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.
1. Angel or demon: Galen in Angels' Flight 2/19
2.god or demi-god:
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter: Zach in Pack Challenge 1/31
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User: Harry in Summer Knight by Jim Butcher
5.Immortal Warrior: Koldo in Beauty Awakened by Gena Showalter 3/30
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension:
7.Vampire: McKell in Ecstasy in Darkness by Gena Showalter
8.Faerie (any Fae creature):
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Mack in Street Game by Christine Feehan
10.Time-Traveler:
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers):
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories): Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories):
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Completed: 17/50
1. Montana; Dimitri; Frostbite
2. New York; Roarke; In Death: Ceremony in Death
3. Texas; Zach; Pack Challenge
4. London; Dominic; Scandalous
5. Chicago, Illinois; Tiago; Storm's Heart
6. Pelorum (fictional); Mal/Jayne/Simon/Wash/Book; Serenity: Better Days
7. Refuge (fictional); Galen; Angels' Flight
8. Scotland; Hugh; If You Desire
9. California; All; Wild Invitation
10. Kansas; Koldo; Beauty Awakened
11. Friday Harbor, Washington; Jason; Crystal Cove
12. Wonderland (fictional); Mad Hatter; Her Mad Hatter
13. New Orleans, LA; Matt; Board Resolutions
14. Peru, SA; Dominic; Dark Peril
15. The Edge/Weird/Broken (fictional); Kaldar; Fate's Edge
16. Paris, France; Ethan; If You Deceive
17. Wyoming; Cord; Cowgirl Up and Ride
18. Russia; Nikolai; The Warlord Wants Forever (currently reading)
19. Copenhagen, Denmark; Kaleb; Heart of Obsidian (currently reading)
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Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-Challenge - Part 3 (E, F, & G)Duration: January 1-December 31, 2013
Updated: 7/8/2013
Option E:
Option F:
Option G:
Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt
Completed 13/19
1.Assassin: Hugh in If You Desire 2/25
2.Modern Soldier: Javier in Striking Distance
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer:
4.Stalkerific Hero: Ethan in If You Deceive 5/28
5.Tortured Hero: Uilleam in MacRieve 7/8
6.Criminal: Lachlan in Beware a Scot's Revenge 4/1
7.Law Enforcement:
8.Outlaw: Colin in The Perils of Pleasure 2/5
9.Historical Warrior: Connor in Defiant 1/29
10.Spy: Dominic in Dark Peril 5/4
11.White Collar Raider: Roarke in Ceremony in Death 1/11
12.Blue Collar: Harry in The Leopard Prince 6/7
13.Fireman, Dangerous Job-holder:
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors: Adam in Frost Burned 4/17
15.Cowboy, Rancher, & Rodeo: Cord in Cowgirl Up and Ride 6/11
16.Bodyguards: Dimitri in Frostbite 1/8
17.Sportsmen: Cole in Playing to Win 3/4
18.Rake:
19.Emperors, Kings, Dukes, & Other Titled Heroes: Robert in The Duke 2/28
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Levels:
1. History Buff (Read books from 15-20 time periods)
2. History Dabbler (Read books from 10-14 time periods)
3. History 101 (Read books from 5-9 time periods)
Completed 4/20; Bonuses Completed: 3/6
1. Pre-History/Ancient Historical Period (BC Period-1 AD): Spartacus: The Gladiator by Ben Kane (74 BC)
2. Roman Empire-Early AD period (1 AD-500 AD): Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn (81-96)
4. Medieval Period (1067-1485 AD): In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks (1400)
5. Renaissance Period (1485-1660 AD): To Tame A Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning (1515)
6. Elizabethan Period (1558-1603): This Heart of Mine by Bertrice Small (1586)
8. Baroque Period (1625-1714): Ravished by a Highlander by Paula Quinn (1685)
10. Hanoverian Period (1830-1837):
12. Edwardian Era (1901-1910): Wedding of the Season by Laura Lee Guhrke (1902)
13. Late Belle Epoque Period (1911-1914): The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott (1912)
14. World War I Period (1914-1918) (you can include any book from 1918-1919 here)
15. Roaring Twenties (1920-1929)
16. 1930s (Including Great Depression) (1930-1939)
17. World War II (1939-1945): The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons (1941)
18. 1940s (1940-1949): Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (1945)
19. 1950s (1950-1959)
20. 1960s (1960-1969)
21. Bonus/Extra 1970s (1970-1979):
22. Bonus/Extra 1980s (1980-1989):
24. Bonus/Extra 2000s (2000-2009):
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Completed 3/13
A. Jason Bourne: A genetically enhanced, super-soldier (may or may not be amnesiac or active duty soldier)
B. Merlin: A powerful wizard or sorcerer
C. James Bond: International spy who loves the ladies
E. Dracula: Powerful vampire
F. Batman: Caped/masked crimefighter
G. Sherlock Holmes: Super-detective (incomparable deductive abilities)
H. Doctor Who: Scientific genius (can be a human or alien)
I. King Arthur: Benevolent, idealistic royal ruler
K. Wyatt Earp: Historical lawman
M. Van Helsing (from movie): Monster-hunter
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Montly update -> July (Part I)Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1 - December 31
Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Spelling Choice:
7.WALKING TALKING LETHAL WEAPON
24/26 completed
W Tammara Webber's Easy == 01/21
A Anne Calhoun's Fighting Fair == 01/16
L Josh Lanyon's Somebody Killed His Editor == 03/17
K Kresley Cole's Deep Kiss of Winter == 01/16
I Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
N Nalini Singh's Heart of Obsidian == 06/08
G Guardian Ranger by Cynthia Eden == 06/30
T Tracking Talia by N.J. Walters == 02/19
A Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban's Cut & Run == 02/18
L Laurann Dohner's Melting Iron == 04/13
K Kieran Kramer's When Harry Met Molly == 02/23
I The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
N Nalini Singh's Wild Invitation == 06/26
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L Larissa Ione's Bloodlust == 06/10
E Cynthia Eden's Alpha One == 06/29
T Touching Ice by Laurann Dohner == 04/14
H Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
A Zoe Archer's Collision Course == 03/09
L Let Me Love You by Mary Wine == 06/17
W Joanna Wylde's Be Careful What You Wish For == 01/30
E Cynthia Eden's Sharpshooter == 06/30
A Zoe Archer's Chain Reaction == 03/11
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O One Good Reason by Sarah Mayberry == 05/04
N Kate Noble's If I Fall == 07/06
Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity
Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2013. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.
22/26 completed
A Jon Adamson - One Good Reason by Sarah Mayberry == 05/04
B Bowen Montgomery - Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks == 04/11
C Shane Copeland - Fighting Fair by Anne Calhoun == 01/16
D Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
E Eric Layton - Last Call by Olivia Brynn == 07/11
F Kell Frayne - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
G Ty Grady - Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 05/21
H Blake Harrison - Wife by Wednesday by Catherine Bybee == 07/26
I Iron - Melting Iron by Laurann Dohner == 04/13
J Jackson Fletcher - If I Fall by Kate Noble == 07/06
K Kaleb Krychek - Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh == 06/08
L Stefano Leone - The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
M Landon Lucas Maxfield - Easy by Tammara Webber == 01/21
N Nils Calder - Chain Reaction by Zoe Archer == 03/11
O Gunner Ortez - Sharpshooter by Cynthia Eden == 06/30
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Q Zach Quinn - Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh == 06/26
R Roarke - Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
S Sean - Be Careful What You Wish For by Joanna Wylde == 01/30
T Harry Traemore - When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
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X J.X. Moriarity - Somebody Killed His Editor by Josh Lanyon == 03/17
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Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Read 10 to 13 books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.
7/X completed
1. Angel or demon: Malkom Slaine - Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole == 03/29
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter: Zach Quinn - Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh == 06/26
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior: Murdoch Wroth - Untouchable (in Deep Kiss of Winter) by Kresley Cole == 01/16
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Kell Frayne - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
7. Vampire: Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
8. Faerie Creatures of Any Kind
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Iron - Melting Iron by Laurann Dohner == 04/13
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories): Kaleb Krychek - Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh == 06/08
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)
Montly update -> July (Part II)Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1 - December 31
Option D: Dangerous Hero World-Tour
Compile a list of 50 heroes from 50 different books that take place in 50 different locations. You may use a country more than once. You may not use a United State of America more than once or a city more than once for any country. For example: You can use two locations in France, but you cannot use Paris or New York state again after the first time (one city and one state per book).
You can use fictional/mythical/otherworldly locations. Please note if the location is mythical in your listing.
25/50 completed
1. Tulla, Ireland - Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
2. Siberia - Untouchable (in Deep Kiss of Winter) by Kresley Cole == 01/16
3. New York, USA - Fighting Fair by Anne Calhoun == 01/16
4. Louisiana, USA - Easy by Tammara Webber == 01/21
5. Palermo, Italy - The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
6. Undisclosed city/country, South America - Be Careful What You Wish For by Joanna Wylde == 01/30
7. Maryland, USA - Cut & Run by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 02/18
8. Texas, USA - Tracking Talia by N.J. Walters == 02/19
9. London, England - When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
10. Transylvania - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
11. Beskidt By (fictional) - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
12. Oblivion (fictional) - Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole == 03/29
13. Scotland - Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks == 04/11
14. Outer space planet (fictional) - Melting Iron by Laurann Dohner == 04/13
15. Melbourne, Australia - One Good Reason by Sarah Mayberry == 05/04
16. West Virginia, USA - Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 05/21
17. Moscow, Russia - Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh == 06/08
18. Devonshire, England - Twice Tempted by a Rogue by Tessa Dare == 06/15
19. California, USA - Let Me Love You by Mary Wine == 06/17
20. Mississipi, USA - Alpha One by Cynthia Eden == 06/29
21. Peru - Sharpshooter by Cynthia Eden == 06/30
22. Georgia, USA - Sins of the Father by Jaid Black == 07/13
23. Indiana, USA - A Needful Heart by J.M. Madden == 07/16
24. Cambridge, England - The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan == 07/23
25. Ohio, USA - House of Mirrors by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon == 07/29
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Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt
Read at least 15 but no more than 20 different books with different dangerous heroes. Refer to the list below for ideas. If you come with another type, just list what kind you think he is and make sure he doesn’t fall into any of these categories.
16/X completed
1.Assassin (Contract Killer)
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary): Jasper Adams - Guardian Ranger by Cynthia Eden == 06/30
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer: Blake Harrison - Wife by Wednesday by Catherine Bybee == 07/26
4.Stalkerific Hero: Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured): Landon Lucas Maxfield - Easy by Tammara Webber == 01/21
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises): Sean - Be Careful What You Wish For by Joanna Wylde == 01/30
7.Law Enforcement: Stefano Leone - The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate
9.Historical Warrior (Knight): Sir Brynn Blackheath of Lochland - Bloodlust by Larissa Ione == 06/10
10.Spy: Jackson Fletcher - If I Fall by Kate Noble == 07/06
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal): Roarke - Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges): Matt Calvin - A Needful Heart by J.M. Madden == 07/16
13.Dangerous Job-holder (Elite Flying Squadron): Kell Frayne - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae): Murdoch Wroth - Untouchable (in Deep Kiss of Winter) by Kresley Cole == 01/16
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo: Marshall Courage - Tracking Talia by N.J. Walters == 02/19
16.Bodyguards/Protectors: Logan Quinn - Alpha One by Cynthia Eden == 06/29
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers
18.Rakehell/Rake: Harry Traemore - When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
19.Powerful and Titled Hero: Rhys St. Maur, Lord Ashworth - Twice Tempted by a Rogue by Tessa Dare == 06/15
Option F: The History of Romance
Read one historical romance book for each historical period listed, in any setting around the world (from Pre-History to 1969). One book per historical period. The books don’t have to have dangerous hero books for this part of the Mega-Challenge.
Level:
1. History 101 (Read books from 5-9 time periods)
4/X completed
1. Pre-History/Ancient Historical Period (BC Period-1 AD)
2. Roman Empire-Early AD period (1 AD-500 AD)
3. Dark Ages (500-1066 AD) aka Viking Period
4. Medieval Period (1067-1485 AD): Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks == 04/11
5. Renaissance Period (1485-1660 AD)
6. Elizabethan Period (1558-1603)
7. Jacobean Period (1603-1625)
8. Baroque Period (1625-1714)
9. Georgian Period (1714-1830) Includes Napoleonic Era: When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
10. Hanoverian Period (1830-1837)
11. Victorian Era (1837-1901): The Duchess War by Courtney Milan == 01/13
12. Edwardian Era (1901-1910): House of Mirrors by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon == 07/29
13. Late Belle Epoque Period (1911-1914)
14. World War I Period (1914-1918) (you can include any book from 1918-1919 here)
15. Roaring Twenties (1920-1929)
16. 1930s (Including Great Depression) (1930-1939)
17. World War II (1939-1945)
18. 1940s (1940-1949)
19. 1950s (1950-1959)
20. 1960s (1960-1969)
Option G: Dangerous Hero Icons
Read a book that represents one of the below dangerous hero/villain icons. You can choose a book that you feel represents that icon in a satisfactory manner. Read as many as 13 books, one for each character, or as few as 5.
2/X completed
A. Jason Bourne: A genetically enhanced, super-soldier (may or may not be amnesiac or active duty soldier)
B. Merlin: A powerful wizard or sorcerer
C. James Bond: International spy who loves the ladies
D. Sam or Dean Winchester: Tortured monster hunter
E. Dracula: Powerful vampire Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
F. Batman: Caped/masked crimefighter
G. Sherlock Holmes: Super-detective (incomparable deductive abilities)
H. Doctor Who: Scientific genius: Nils Calder - Chain Reaction by Zoe Archer == 03/11
I. King Arthur: Benevolent, idealistic royal ruler
J. The Scarlet Pimpernel: Crimefighter/do-gooder by night, disguised as nerd, geek, or fop during the day
K. Wyatt Earp: Historical lawman
L. Indiana Jones: Globe-trotting adventurer/treasure-hunter
M. Van Helsing (from movie): Monster-hunter
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Duration: January 1-December 31, 2013
Update: 7/13/13
Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
3. If you choose your own acronym and it contains the letter X, the word can have X anywhere in its spelling. Other letters much be used in the specified manner.
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Here are your choices (you can do however many you like throughout the year).
Spelling Choice:
7.WALKING TALKING LETHAL WEAPON (26 letters)
W-Wren's Fantasy by Tracy Hewitt Meyer 1/4
A-Alexa Grace, Deadly Deception 3/3
L-Ledger, Joe from Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry 2/18
K-Kristina Douglas, Warrior 4/29
I-Ice Storm by Anne Stuart 5/18
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G-Garrett Swopes from First Grave on the Right 3/24
T-Tomas, Lord Irvaine from Duty by Rachel Rossano 3/2
A-The Ashford Affair by Lauren Willig 2/25
L-Lisa Scottoline, Don't Go 2/27
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I-Iris Johansen, Taking Eve 2/25
N-Nick Buchanan from Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood 5/22
G-Greig Beck, Beneath the Dark Ice 1/15
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W-Will Robie from The Innocent by David Baldacci 3/1
E-Eddie Chase, The Hunt for Atlantis 5/16
A-Akgon, Draakon from Dragon's Heart by LaVerne Thompson 2/11
P-Peters, Elizabeth, Crocodile on the Sandbank 5/19
O-Ochse, Weston, Seal Team 666 2/19
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Update: 7/13
Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity
This is a hold-over from last year's challenge. Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2013. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.
A-Alex Hunter from Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck 1/15
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C-Christopher from Beast by Pepper Pace 1/13
D-Draakon from Dragon's Heart by LaVerne Thompson 2/11
E-Eric Carter from Dead Things by Stephen Blackmoore 7/8
F-Reyes Farrow from First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 3/24
G-Gideon Crew from Gideon's Sword by Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child 4/8
H-Croggon Beauregard Hainey from Clementine by Cherie Priest 2/5
I-Lord Irvaine (Tomas) from Duty by Rachel Rossano 3/2
J-Jack Walker from Seal Team 666 by Weston Ochse 2/19
K-Kincaid, Riley from Play of Passion by Nalini Singh 1/16
L-Ledger, Joe from Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry 2/18
M-Myruddin from Merlyn's Raven by Rose Eynden Vanden 1/3
N-Nikolai Wroth from The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole 7/7
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P-Porter from The Slayer and the Sphinx by Adam Bolander 7/2
Q-Qhuinn from Lover at Last by JR Ward 4/6
R-Raven from King's Raven by Maggie Secara 2/3
S-Sasha from Sealed with a Curse by Cecy Robson 6/21
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U-Uriah Zane from Dust of the Damned by Peter Brandvold 7/11
V-Volkov, Anton from My Mate's Embrace by Karyn Moya Block 2/5
W-William from Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews 1/20
X-Xerwin from The Storm Witch by Violette Malan 7/5
Y-Yoritomo from Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff
Z-Zander, Lee from Taking Eve by Iris Johansen 2/25
23/26
Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.
Completed: 11/13
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)
Option D: Dangerous Hero World-Tour
Completed: 32/50
1. Anton Volkov from My Mate's Embrace by Caryn Moya Block. Location: Siberia, Russian Federation 2/5
2. Captain Croggon Beauregard Hainey from Clementine by Cherie Priest. Location: Kansas City, Missouri 2/5
3. Jack Walker from Team 666 by Weston Ochse. Location: Myanmar. 2/19
4. Joe Ledger from Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry. Location: Baltimore, Maryland. 2/18.
5. Will Robie from The Innocent by David Baldacci. Location: Morocco. 3/1
6. Draakar Akgon from Dragon's Heart by LaVerne Thompson. Location: Akgon (Mythical). 2/11.
7. Arch from Journey of the Princess of Ice by LaVerne Thompson. Location: Hell (Mythical). 2/2.
8. Jericho Jones from The Diviners by Libba Bray. Location: New York City. 2/20.
9. William, Lord Sandine from Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews. Location: The Weird (Mythical). 1/20.
10.Riley Kincaid from Play of Passion by Nalini Singh. Location: Futuristic San Francisco. 1/16
11.Alex Hunter from Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck. Location: Antarctica. 1/15
12.Christopher from Beast by Pepper Pace. Location: Kentucky 1/13
13.Ryker from Chosen by Sable Grace. Location: Olympus (mythical). 1/4
14.Tomas, Lord Irvaine by Rachel Rossano. Location: Rhynan (mythical). 3/2
15. Will Robie from The Hit by David Baldacci. Location: Washington DC. 5/26
16. Frederick Desborough from The Ashford Affair by Lauren Willig. Location: Kenya, Africa. 2/25
17. Seth Caleb from Taking Eve by Iris Johansen. Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico. 2/25
18. Mike Scanlon from Don't Go by Lisa Scottoline. Location: Afghanistan. 2/27
19. Sheikh Zahir from Hajar's Hidden Legacy by Maisey Yates. Location: Hajar (mythical), Middle East 6/24
20. Parno from The Storm Witch by Violette Malan. Location: Mortaxa (mythical) 7/5
21. Marshall Delano from Stranded by Pepper Pace. Location: Desert Island in Caribbean. 7/12
22. Aric Connor from Sealed With a Curse by Cecy Robson. Location: Lake Tahoe, Nevada. 6/21
21. Uriah Zane from Dust of the Damned by Peter Brandvold. Location: Tuscon, Arizona. 7/11
22. Benedict Day from Scoundrel by Zoe Archer. Location: Greece. 4/3.
23. Tomas from Magician: Apprentice by Raymond E. Feist. Location: Midkemia (mythical) 4/13
24. Reynard LaCroix from House of Corruption. Location: Borneo. 4/15.
25. Fuchida from Daughter of the Sword by Steve Bein. Location: Tokyo, Japan. 4/18.
26. Killian from Ice Storm by Anne Stuart. Location: Spain. 5/18
27. Cameron from Running from the Devil by Jamie Freveletti. Location: Colombia. 4/27
28. Beyard from The Informationist by Taylor Stevens. Location: Equatorial Guinea, Africa. 4/29.
29. Michael from Warrior by Kristina Douglas. Location: Sheol (mythical). 4/29.
30. Remy Boudreax from Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan 6/18.
31. Nick Baretta from Deadly Angel by Sarah Holland. Location: Sicily 6/8
32. Nikolai Wroth from The Warlord Wants Forever. Location: Estonia 7/7
Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt
This is a holdover from last year’s challenge. Read at least fifteen but no more than twenty different books with different dangerous heroes. Refer to the list below for ideas. If you come with another type, just list what kind you think he is and make sure he doesn’t fall into any of these categories.
Completed: 11/19
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured)
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises)
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate
10.Spy
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal)
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers
18.Rakehell/Rake
Option F: The History of Romance.
For this challenge, read one historical romance book for each historical period listed, in any setting around the world (from Pre-History to 1969). One book per historical period. The books don’t have to have dangerous hero books for this part of the Mega-Challenge.
Levels:
1. History Buff (Read books from 15-20 time periods)
Completed: 5/20
1. Pre-History/Ancient Historical Period (BC Period-1 AD)
2. Roman Empire-Early AD period (1 AD-500 AD)
3. Dark Ages (500-1066 AD) aka Viking Period
5. Renaissance Period (1485-1660 AD)
7. Jacobean Period (1603-1625)
8. Baroque Period (1625-1714)
10. Hanoverian Period (1830-1837)
12. Edwardian Era (1901-1910)
13. Late Belle Epoque Period (1911-1914)
16. 1930s (Including Great Depression) (1930-1939)
17. World War II (1939-1945)
18. 1940s (1940-1949)
19. 1950s (1950-1959)
20. 1960s (1960-1969)
Option G: Dangerous Hero Icons:
For this challenge, read a book that represents one of the below dangerous hero/villain icons. You can choose a book that you feel represents that icon in a satisfactory manner. Read as many as 13 books, one for each character, or as few as five.
Completed: 6/13
A. Jason Bourne: A genetically enhanced, super-soldier (may or may not be amnesiac or active duty soldier)
C. James Bond: International spy who loves the ladies
F. Batman: Caped/masked crimefighter
H. Doctor Who: Scientific genius (can be a human or alien)
J. The Scarlet Pimpernel: Crimefighter/do-gooder by night, disguised as nerd, geek, or fop during the day
K. Wyatt Earp: Historical lawman
L. Indiana Jones: Globe-trotting adventurer/treasure-hunter
Update on 7/16/13Here is my 2013 Mega Challenge
Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
Completed 14 of 22
O: Once Burned 7/3/13
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L:Lothaire from Lothaire 1/17/13
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O: Orion from Every Dawn Forever
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E:Edge of Dawn 3/27/13
W: The Warlock King 2/17/13
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M: Messenger's Angel 1/6/13
A: Avenger's Angel 1/4/13
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C: Cole from Alice in Zombieland 1/29/13
A: Azrael from Death's Angel 1/8/13
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T: Trehan from Shadow's Claim 1/21/13
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M: Macquarie, Luca from Luca's Magic Embrace 2/14/13
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H: Harris, Charlaine Dead to the World 4/29/13
I: Issacson, Kade from Kade's Dark Embrace 2/10/13
M: MacKeltar, Dageus from The Dark Highlander 3/12/13
Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity
Completed 21 of 26
A: Azrael from Death's Angel 1/8/13
B: Bo from Bo & Reika 1/23/13
C: Cole from Alice in Zombieland 1/29/13
D: Declan from Dreams of a Dark Warrior 1/13/13
E: Eric Northman from Dead to the World 4/29/13
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J: Jason from The Warlock King 2/17/13
K: Kade from Kade's Dark Embrace 2/10/13
L: Lothaire from Lothaire 1/17/13
M: Macquarie, Luca from Luca's Magic Embrace 2/14/13
N: Nathan from Edge of Dawn 3/27/13
O: Orion from Every Dawn Forever 7/16/13
P: Parish from Raphael/Parish 1/25/13
Q: Qhuinn from Lover At Last 4/3/13
R: Roderick, Grimm from To Tame A Highland Warrior 3/1/13
S: Sin Siriche Du, A.K.A. Adam Black from The Immortal Highlander 3/15/13
T: Trehan from Shadow's Claim 1/21/13
U: Uriel from Avenger's Angel 1/4/13
V: Vengeance, A.K.A. Sloane Michaels from The Proposition 6/21/13
W: Walker, Kane from Soul Avenged 6/20/13
X: Xcor from Lover Reborn 3/30/13
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Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Completed 8 of 12
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Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)
Option D: Dangerous Hero World Tour
Completed 16 of 50
1. Texas, USA, Uriel, Avenger's Angel 1/4/13
2. Rodel, Scotland, Gabriel, Messenger's Angel 1/6/13
3. California, USA, Azrael, Death's Angel 1/8/13
4. New York, USA, Lothaire, Lothaire1/17/13
5. Rune, Plane of Abaddon, Trehan, Shadow's Claim *otherwordly location* 1/21/13
6. Kentucky, USA, Bo, Bo & Reika 1/23/13
7. Louisiana, USA, Luca, Luca's Magic Embrace 2/14/13
8. Caithness, Scotland, Grimm, To Tame A Highland Warrior 3/1/13
9. Balanoch, Scotland, Dageus, The Dark Highlander *fictional location* 3/12/13
10. Ohio, USA, Adam, The Immortal Highlander 3/15/13
11. Illinois, USA, Cian, Spell of the Highlander 03/22/13
12. Massachusetts, USA, Kellan, Edge of Dawn 3/27/13
13. Michigan, USA, Kane,Soul Avenged 6/20/13
14. Kansas, USA, Koldo, Beauty Awakened 06/28/13
15. Romania, Vlad, Once Burned 7/3/13
16. Conall, Scotland, MacRieve, MacRieve 7/8/13
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Montly update -> August (Part I)Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1 - December 31
Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Spelling Choice:
7.WALKING TALKING LETHAL WEAPON
25/26 completed
W Tammara Webber's Easy == 01/21
A Anne Calhoun's Fighting Fair == 01/16
L Josh Lanyon's Somebody Killed His Editor == 03/17
K Kresley Cole's Deep Kiss of Winter == 01/16
I Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
N Nalini Singh's Heart of Obsidian == 06/08
G Guardian Ranger by Cynthia Eden == 06/30
T Tracking Talia by N.J. Walters == 02/19
A Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban's Cut & Run == 02/18
L Laurann Dohner's Melting Iron == 04/13
K Kieran Kramer's When Harry Met Molly == 02/23
I The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
N Nalini Singh's Wild Invitation == 06/26
G Glitter and Gunfire by Cynthia Eden == 08/19
L Larissa Ione's Bloodlust == 06/10
E Cynthia Eden's Alpha One == 06/29
T Touching Ice by Laurann Dohner == 04/14
H Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
A Zoe Archer's Collision Course == 03/09
L Let Me Love You by Mary Wine == 06/17
W Joanna Wylde's Be Careful What You Wish For == 01/30
E Cynthia Eden's Sharpshooter == 06/30
A Zoe Archer's Chain Reaction == 03/11
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O One Good Reason by Sarah Mayberry == 05/04
N Kate Noble's If I Fall == 07/06
Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity
Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2013. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.
23/26 completed
A Jon Adamson - One Good Reason by Sarah Mayberry == 05/04
B Bowen Montgomery - Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks == 04/11
C Shane Copeland - Fighting Fair by Anne Calhoun == 01/16
D Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
E Eric Layton - Last Call by Olivia Brynn == 07/11
F Kell Frayne - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
G Ty Grady - Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 05/21
H Blake Harrison - Wife by Wednesday by Catherine Bybee == 07/26
I Iron - Melting Iron by Laurann Dohner == 04/13
J Jackson Fletcher - If I Fall by Kate Noble == 07/06
K Kaleb Krychek - Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh == 06/08
L Stefano Leone - The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
M Landon Lucas Maxfield - Easy by Tammara Webber == 01/21
N Nils Calder - Chain Reaction by Zoe Archer == 03/11
O Gunner Ortez - Sharpshooter by Cynthia Eden == 06/30
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Q Zach Quinn - Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh == 06/26
R Roarke - Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
S Sean - Be Careful What You Wish For by Joanna Wylde == 01/30
T Harry Traemore - When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
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V Vinny Banks - Wait For Me by Lissa Matthews == 07/30
W Murdoch Wroth - Untouchable (in Deep Kiss of Winter) by Kresley Cole == 01/16
X J.X. Moriarity - Somebody Killed His Editor by Josh Lanyon == 03/17
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Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Read 10 to 13 books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.
7/X completed
1. Angel or demon: Malkom Slaine - Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole == 03/29
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter: Zach Quinn - Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh == 06/26
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior: Murdoch Wroth - Untouchable (in Deep Kiss of Winter) by Kresley Cole == 01/16
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Kell Frayne - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
7. Vampire: Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
8. Faerie Creatures of Any Kind
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Iron - Melting Iron by Laurann Dohner == 04/13
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories): Kaleb Krychek - Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh == 06/08
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)
Montly update -> August (Part II)Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1 - December 31
Option D: Dangerous Hero World-Tour
Compile a list of 50 heroes from 50 different books that take place in 50 different locations. You may use a country more than once. You may not use a United State of America more than once or a city more than once for any country. For example: You can use two locations in France, but you cannot use Paris or New York state again after the first time (one city and one state per book).
You can use fictional/mythical/otherworldly locations. Please note if the location is mythical in your listing.
28/50 completed
1. Tulla, Ireland - Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
2. Siberia - Untouchable (in Deep Kiss of Winter) by Kresley Cole == 01/16
3. New York, USA - Fighting Fair by Anne Calhoun == 01/16
4. Louisiana, USA - Easy by Tammara Webber == 01/21
5. Palermo, Italy - The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
6. Undisclosed city/country, South America - Be Careful What You Wish For by Joanna Wylde == 01/30
7. Maryland, USA - Cut & Run by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 02/18
8. Texas, USA - Tracking Talia by N.J. Walters == 02/19
9. London, England - When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
10. Transylvania - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
11. Beskidt By (fictional) - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
12. Oblivion (fictional) - Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole == 03/29
13. Scotland - Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks == 04/11
14. Outer space planet (fictional) - Melting Iron by Laurann Dohner == 04/13
15. Melbourne, Australia - One Good Reason by Sarah Mayberry == 05/04
16. West Virginia, USA - Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 05/21
17. Moscow, Russia - Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh == 06/08
18. Devonshire, England - Twice Tempted by a Rogue by Tessa Dare == 06/15
19. California, USA - Let Me Love You by Mary Wine == 06/17
20. Mississipi, USA - Alpha One by Cynthia Eden == 06/29
21. Peru - Sharpshooter by Cynthia Eden == 06/30
22. Georgia, USA - Sins of the Father by Jaid Black == 07/13
23. Indiana, USA - A Needful Heart by J.M. Madden == 07/16
24. Cambridge, England - The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan == 07/23
25. Ohio, USA - House of Mirrors by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon == 07/29
26. South Carolina, USA - Wait For Me by Lissa Matthews == 07/30
27. Garden (fictional) - Redeeming Zorus by Laurann Dohner == 07/31
28. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Glitter and Gunfire by Cynthia Eden == 08/19
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Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt
Read at least 15 but no more than 20 different books with different dangerous heroes. Refer to the list below for ideas. If you come with another type, just list what kind you think he is and make sure he doesn’t fall into any of these categories.
17/X completed
1.Assassin (Contract Killer): Vinny Banks - Wait For Me by Lissa Matthews == 07/30
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary): Jasper Adams - Guardian Ranger by Cynthia Eden == 06/30
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer: Blake Harrison - Wife by Wednesday by Catherine Bybee == 07/26
4.Stalkerific Hero: Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured): Landon Lucas Maxfield - Easy by Tammara Webber == 01/21
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises): Sean - Be Careful What You Wish For by Joanna Wylde == 01/30
7.Law Enforcement: Stefano Leone - The Italian by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/27
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate
9.Historical Warrior (Knight): Sir Brynn Blackheath of Lochland - Bloodlust by Larissa Ione == 06/10
10.Spy: Jackson Fletcher - If I Fall by Kate Noble == 07/06
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal): Roarke - Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb == 01/04
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges): Matt Calvin - A Needful Heart by J.M. Madden == 07/16
13.Dangerous Job-holder (Elite Flying Squadron): Kell Frayne - Collision Course by Zoe Archer == 03/09
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae): Murdoch Wroth - Untouchable (in Deep Kiss of Winter) by Kresley Cole == 01/16
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo: Marshall Courage - Tracking Talia by N.J. Walters == 02/19
16.Bodyguards/Protectors: Logan Quinn - Alpha One by Cynthia Eden == 06/29
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers
18.Rakehell/Rake: Harry Traemore - When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
19.Powerful and Titled Hero: Rhys St. Maur, Lord Ashworth - Twice Tempted by a Rogue by Tessa Dare == 06/15
Option F: The History of Romance
Read one historical romance book for each historical period listed, in any setting around the world (from Pre-History to 1969). One book per historical period. The books don’t have to have dangerous hero books for this part of the Mega-Challenge.
Level:
1. History 101 (Read books from 5-9 time periods)
4/X completed
1. Pre-History/Ancient Historical Period (BC Period-1 AD)
2. Roman Empire-Early AD period (1 AD-500 AD)
3. Dark Ages (500-1066 AD) aka Viking Period
4. Medieval Period (1067-1485 AD): Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks == 04/11
5. Renaissance Period (1485-1660 AD)
6. Elizabethan Period (1558-1603)
7. Jacobean Period (1603-1625)
8. Baroque Period (1625-1714)
9. Georgian Period (1714-1830) Includes Napoleonic Era: When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
10. Hanoverian Period (1830-1837)
11. Victorian Era (1837-1901): The Duchess War by Courtney Milan == 01/13
12. Edwardian Era (1901-1910): House of Mirrors by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon == 07/29
13. Late Belle Epoque Period (1911-1914)
14. World War I Period (1914-1918) (you can include any book from 1918-1919 here)
15. Roaring Twenties (1920-1929)
16. 1930s (Including Great Depression) (1930-1939)
17. World War II (1939-1945)
18. 1940s (1940-1949)
19. 1950s (1950-1959)
20. 1960s (1960-1969)
Option G: Dangerous Hero Icons
Read a book that represents one of the below dangerous hero/villain icons. You can choose a book that you feel represents that icon in a satisfactory manner. Read as many as 13 books, one for each character, or as few as 5.
2/X completed
A. Jason Bourne: A genetically enhanced, super-soldier (may or may not be amnesiac or active duty soldier)
B. Merlin: A powerful wizard or sorcerer
C. James Bond: International spy who loves the ladies
D. Sam or Dean Winchester: Tortured monster hunter
E. Dracula: Powerful vampire Cristofor Dalakis - Harker's Journey by N.J. Walters == 02/26
F. Batman: Caped/masked crimefighter
G. Sherlock Holmes: Super-detective (incomparable deductive abilities)
H. Doctor Who: Scientific genius: Nils Calder - Chain Reaction by Zoe Archer == 03/11
I. King Arthur: Benevolent, idealistic royal ruler
J. The Scarlet Pimpernel: Crimefighter/do-gooder by night, disguised as nerd, geek, or fop during the day
K. Wyatt Earp: Historical lawman
L. Indiana Jones: Globe-trotting adventurer/treasure-hunter
M. Van Helsing (from movie): Monster-hunter
update 8/6/13Here is my 2013 Mega Challenge
Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
Completed 16 of 22
O: Once Burned 7/3/13
N: A Needful Heart 7/26/13
L:Lothaire from Lothaire 1/17/13
Y:
O: Orion from Every Dawn Forever
N:
E:Edge of Dawn 3/27/13
W: The Warlock King 2/17/13
O:
M: Messenger's Angel 1/6/13
A: Avenger's Angel 1/4/13
N:
C: Cole from Alice in Zombieland 1/29/13
A: Azrael from Death's Angel 1/8/13
N:
T: Trehan from Shadow's Claim 1/21/13
A:
M: Macquarie, Luca from Luca's Magic Embrace 2/14/13
E: Evelyn Lafont's The Vampire Relationship Guide: Meeting & Mating 7/26/13
H: Harris, Charlaine Dead to the World 4/29/13
I: Issacson, Kade from Kade's Dark Embrace 2/10/13
M: MacKeltar, Dageus from The Dark Highlander 3/12/13
Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity
Completed 21 of 26
A: Azrael from Death's Angel 1/8/13
B: Bo from Bo & Reika 1/23/13
C: Cole from Alice in Zombieland 1/29/13
D: Declan from Dreams of a Dark Warrior 1/13/13
E: Eric Northman from Dead to the World 4/29/13
F:
G: Gabriel from Messenger's Angel 1/6/13
H:
I:
J: Jason from The Warlock King 2/17/13
K: Kade from Kade's Dark Embrace 2/10/13
L: Lothaire from Lothaire 1/17/13
M: Macquarie, Luca from Luca's Magic Embrace 2/14/13
N: Nathan from Edge of Dawn 3/27/13
O: Orion from Every Dawn Forever 7/16/13
P: Parish from Raphael/Parish 1/25/13
Q: Qhuinn from Lover At Last 4/3/13
R: Roderick, Grimm from To Tame A Highland Warrior 3/1/13
S: Sin Siriche Du, A.K.A. Adam Black from The Immortal Highlander 3/15/13
T: Trehan from Shadow's Claim 1/21/13
U: Uriel from Avenger's Angel 1/4/13
V: Vengeance, A.K.A. Sloane Michaels from The Proposition 6/21/13
W: Walker, Kane from Soul Avenged 6/20/13
X: Xcor from Lover Reborn 3/30/13
Y:
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Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Completed 8 of 12
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2.god or demi-god
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6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
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9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
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11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
12 Bonus.
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)
Option D: Dangerous Hero World Tour
Completed 21 of 50
1. Texas, USA, Uriel, Avenger's Angel 1/4/13
2. Rodel, Scotland, Gabriel, Messenger's Angel 1/6/13
3. California, USA, Azrael, Death's Angel 1/8/13
4. New York, USA, Lothaire, Lothaire1/17/13
5. Rune, Plane of Abaddon, Trehan, Shadow's Claim *otherworldly location* 1/21/13
6. Kentucky, USA, Bo, Bo & Reika 1/23/13
7. Louisiana, USA, Luca, Luca's Magic Embrace 2/14/13
8. Caithness, Scotland, Grimm, To Tame A Highland Warrior 3/1/13
9. Balanoch, Scotland, Dageus, The Dark Highlander *fictional location* 3/12/13
10. Ohio, USA, Adam, The Immortal Highlander 3/15/13
11. Illinois, USA, Cian, Spell of the Highlander 03/22/13
12. Massachusetts, USA, Kellan, Edge of Dawn 3/27/13
13. Michigan, USA, Kane,Soul Avenged 6/20/13
14. Kansas, USA, Koldo, Beauty Awakened 06/28/13
15. Romania, Vlad, Once Burned 7/3/13
16. Conall, Scotland, MacRieve, MacRieve 7/8/13
17. Indiana, Matt, A Needful Heart 7/26/13
18. Florida, Walker, The Vampire Relationship Guide: Meeting & Mating 7/26/13
19. Kingdom of Meira, Brennus, Mark of the Princess *otherworldly location* 7/30/13
20. Seduire, Kane, The Darkest Craving *otherworldly location* 8/3/13
21. Atlantis, Darius, Heart of the Dragon *otherworldly location* 8/5/13
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As you can see from message 148 I'm having trouble with option B letter Y. Does anyone have any suggestions??
Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "Have you read Crazy Hot, Kimberly? The hero's last name starts with a Y."No I haven't. Thanks for the suggestion.
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