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Since it is a little late in the year, I would like to sign up for Option C only.However as it is only 1 option I would like to use books which I will read from this day onwards (i.e., from 27.8.13)
Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
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: Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout [date read: 9/2/13]
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): Thief of Shadows [date read: 12.10.13]
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)
CURRENT PROGRESS: 1/13
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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: 36/50
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); Lachlain MacRieve;
20. Chicago, IL (USA); Four;
21. Stockholm (Sweden); Mikael Blomkvist;
22. Las Vegas, NV (USA); Travis Maddox;
23. Maryland (USA); Ty Grady;
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, MN (USA); Calder;
31. Albuquerque, NM (USA); Reyes;
32. Estocolmo (Sweden); Lisbeth Salander;
33. Egypt; Wraith;
34. Bavaria (Germany); Bones;
35. Hampshire (England); Simon Hunt;
36. Estonia; Sebastian Wroth;
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Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt
Progress: 16/19
1. Assassin (Contract Killer): Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione (Lor)
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: 24/26
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I: (Ione)
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G: (Gena)
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A: Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh
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K: (Karen)
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G: (Garwood)
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T: (Thea)
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E: Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione
A: (Andrews)
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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):
Montly update -> September (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
26/26 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
P The Paid Companion by Amanda Quick == 09/19
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.
24/26 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
P Peter Sheldrake - Rendezvous by Amanda Quick == 09/03
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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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.
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 -> September(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.
30/50 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
29. Dorset, England - Rendezvous by Amanda Quick == 09/03
30. Oklahoma, USA - Disarm by June Gray == 09/28
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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
2013 Mega Challenge update1. Assassin – Roman "the Sandman" Tate, Black Widow and the Sandman, L.L. Reaper,/ Jan
2. Modern soldier Finn A Seal in Wolf's Clothing, Terry Spear, Jun 08.
3. Historical soldier – (or disfigured)Jack Griffin, Duke of Lenster, The Duke's Challenge, Fennella Miller /Jan 4
4. Viking-- Nils Bjornsson, My Lord Viking, Jo Ann Ferguson/ Jan 15
5. Regency – Peter, Simply Magic, Mary Balogh
6. Private investigator/seeking to discover a secret (could be professional detective or not)Lucas, Crystal Gardens, Amanda Quick 6/23
7. Bodyguard/Protector Pierre Dammartin, The Captain's Forbidden Miss, Margaret McPhee.
8. Historical Commoner – Connor, Forever and Ever, Patricia Gaffney, 8/8
9. Vampire - Bix, Carinian's Seeker, VCOE #1, T.J. Michaels, 3/5
10. Shifter - Reed, Retribution, Denise Jeffries, 2/2
11. Other immortal being Kefar, Shadow Chase, Seressia Glass
12. Other paranormal creature Kirill, Rogue Dragon, Kassanna, 9/4
13. Mega wealthy lifestyle, Dylan, The Teacher's Billionaire, 1/13
14. Seducer/womanizer Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue,
15. Master or slave Ryan Cutler,(BDSM, he is heavy dominant in order to please her.) Man in the Black Leather Mask, Evangeline Anderson 5/14
16. White collar professional (doctor, lawyer, journalist, etc.) Lance Saxton, Auction entrepreneur, All That I Need (Grayson Friends #10)by Francis Ray
17. Recluse/hermit (by his own choice) Langford, Duke of Perrin (to a lesser extent Camden, Lord Tremaine), Private Arrangements, Sherry Thomas, 2/6/2013
18. Outcast (from society) Viscount Simon Iddesleigh, The Serpent Prince, Elizabeth Hoyt, May 2013
19. Wrongly accused/convicted (trying to right a wrong) - Jack Reacher, Killing Floor, Lee Child, 1/21/13
20. Secret Identity Robert, Duke of ? & Millie Lane, The Duchess War, Courtney Milan, May 2013
21. Steampunk - Revenge of the Mad Scientist, Lara Nance, May 2013
22. Alien species Girl Under Glass, Jun
23. Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities – Lucas Sebastian, Crystal Gardens, Amanda Quick
24. Mind problems (like amnesia, PTSD, bipolar, etc) ptsd.Samuel Thorne. A Lady by Midnight, Tessa Dare, May
25. Native American – (he's also part Maori NZ'er) Rafe Severson, The Boatbuilder's Bed, Kris Pearson, Jan
26. god or demi-god Acheron, Acheron, Sherrilyn Kenyon
27. athlete/sports hero – Michael, Surrender My Heart, Kayla Perrin
Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: Glad you joined the challenge, Story_girl! Thank you! Looking forward to lots of fun filled days of reading! :D
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Thank you! Looking forward to lots of fun filled days of reading! :D"
Happy Reading!
UpdateHere is my 2013 Mega Challenge
Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
Completed 18 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 Forever7/16/13
N: The Nymph King 8/15/13
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
A: The Amazon's Curse Zane 8/19/13
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 24 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: Flash from Beyond Shame 9/6/13
G: Gabriel from Messenger's Angel 1/6/13
H: Hawk from Undeniable 9/13/13
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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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Z: Zane from The Amazon's Curse 8/19/13
Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Completed 9 of 12
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6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension Valerian,The Nymph King 8/7/13
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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 30 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
22. Paradise, Layel, The Vampire's Bride *otherworldly location* 8/15/13
23. Isle of the Skye, Scotland, Aedan, Into the Dreaming 8/19/13
24. Veracruz, Mexico, Camden, Shooting Scars 8/22/13
25. Pennsylvania, Tristan, Tristan's Lyceum Wolves 8/22/13
26. Dublin, Ireland, Jericho, Darkfever 9/1/13
27. Sector 4, Flash,Beyond Shame *fictional location* 9/6/13
28. Montana, Hawk, Undeniable 9/13/13
29. Fallujah, Iraq,Masters at Arms 9/14/13
30. Midwest, Vane, Breeding Cycle *fictional location* 9/16/13
Montly update -> October (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
26/26 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
P The Paid Companion by Amanda Quick == 09/19
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.
24/26 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
P Peter Sheldrake - Rendezvous by Amanda Quick == 09/03
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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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.
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 -> October(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.
35/50 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
29. Dorset, England - Rendezvous by Amanda Quick == 09/03
30. Oklahoma, USA - Disarm by June Gray == 09/28
31. Colorado, USA - Capture by June Gray == 10/02
32. Puerto Rico - Fish & Chips by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 10/08
33. Bretalia (fictional) - Rapunzel by Lisa Valdez == 10/11
34. Chicago, Illinois, USA - Warrior's Cross by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 10/26
35. Virginia, USA - I Spy Something Christmas by Josh Lanyon == 10/29
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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.
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)
7/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) aka Viking Period
4. Medieval Period (1067-1485): Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks == 04/11
5. Renaissance Period (1485-1660): The Virgin's Debt by Tatiana March == 10/10
6. Elizabethan Period (1558-1603): In Bed With A Stranger by Mary Wine == 10/15
7. Jacobean Period (1603-1625): Bedding the Enemy by Mary Wine == 10/27
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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I'm just trying to follow into your footsteps, Danielle. :)I don't think I'll be able to complete the Dangerous Heroes Icons, but it's still fun pretending I will, LOL.
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I don't think I'll be able to complete the Dangerous Heroes Icons, but it's still fun pretending I will, LOL."
:) I'm really glad you participate in the challenges, Dina. I've learned not to beat myself when I don't finish them.
my October updateHere is my 2013 Mega Challenge
Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
Completed 19 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 Forever7/16/13
N: The Nymph King 8/15/13
E: Edge of Dawn 3/27/13
W: The Warlock King 2/17/13
O: O'Kane, Dallas Beyond Control 9/8/13
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
N:
T: Trehan from Shadow's Claim 1/21/13
A: The Amazon's Curse Zane 8/19/13
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 26 of 26
ALL DONE
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: Flash from Beyond Shame 9/6/13
G: Gabriel from Messenger's Angel 1/6/13
H: Hawk from Undeniable 9/13/13
I: Iason from Fantasy Lover 10/21/13
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: Yuri from Pleasure Unbound 10/7/13
Z: Zane from The Amazon's Curse 8/19/13
Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Completed 11 of 12
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6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension Valerian,The Nymph King 8/7/13
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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 33 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
22. Paradise, Layel, The Vampire's Bride *otherworldly location* 8/15/13
23. Isle of the Skye, Scotland, Aedan, Into the Dreaming 8/19/13
24. Veracruz, Mexico, Camden, Shooting Scars 8/22/13
25. Pennsylvania, Tristan, Tristan's Lyceum Wolves 8/22/13
26. Dublin, Ireland, Jericho, Darkfever 9/1/13
27. Sector 4, Flash,Beyond Shame *fictional location* 9/6/13
28. Montana, Hawk, Undeniable 9/13/13
29. Fallujah, Iraq,Masters at Arms 9/14/13
30. Midwest, Vane, Breeding Cycle *fictional location* 9/16/13
31. Alabama, Cole,Through the Zombie Glass 9/29/13
32. Alaska, Blake, A SEAL's Seduction 10/4/13
33. Mexico City, Mexico, Camden, Bold Tricks 10/18/13
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I have completed 1 out of 4 options so far (see post above). I don't know if I'll complete option D. I never realized how many books take place in New Orleans, New York and California
Montly update -> November (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
26/26 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
P The Paid Companion by Amanda Quick == 09/19
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.
25/26 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
P Peter Sheldrake - Rendezvous by Amanda Quick == 09/03
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
Y Noah York - Mine to Hold by Cynthia Eden == 11/21
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.
8/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: Berserker (doesn’t fit into above categories): Declan Chase - Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole == 12/08
Montly update -> November(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.
44/50 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
29. Dorset, England - Rendezvous by Amanda Quick == 09/03
30. Oklahoma, USA - Disarm by June Gray == 09/28
31. Colorado, USA - Capture by June Gray == 10/02
32. Puerto Rico - Fish & Chips by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 10/08
33. Bretalia (fictional) - Rapunzel by Lisa Valdez == 10/11
34. Chicago, Illinois, USA - Warrior's Cross by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 10/26
35. Virginia, USA - I Spy Something Christmas by Josh Lanyon == 10/29
36. Hampshire, England - All In with the Duke by Ava March == 11/03
37. Massachussetts, New England, USA - Truce: The Historic Neighbor from Hell by R.L. Mathewson == 11/08
38. Cornwall, England - Phoenix by Raine Anthony == 11/09
39. Washington, USA - It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis == 11/11
40. North Dakota, USA - A Vampire's Christmas Carol by Cynthia Eden == 11/11
41. Alabama, USA - Mine to Hold by Cynthia Eden == 11/21
42. Connecticut, USA - Swap Meet by Lolita Lopez == 11/22
43. Rome, Italy - Liberating Lucius by Bonnie Dee == 11/30
44. The Northlands - Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole == 12/08
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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.
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)
9/9 completed
2. Roman Empire-Early AD period (1 AD-500 AD): Liberating Lucius by Bonnie Dee == 11/30
3. Dark Ages (500-1066) aka Viking Period: Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole == 12/08
4. Medieval Period (1067-1485): Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks == 04/11
5. Renaissance Period (1485-1660): The Virgin's Debt by Tatiana March == 10/10
6. Elizabethan Period (1558-1603): In Bed With A Stranger by Mary Wine == 10/15
7. Jacobean Period (1603-1625): Bedding the Enemy by Mary Wine == 10/27
9. Georgian Period (1714-1830) Includes Napoleonic Era: When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
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
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: 7/20
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):
7. Jacobean Period (1603-1625): Highland Mist by Donna Grant (1607)
8. Baroque Period (1625-1714):
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):
19. 1950s (1950-1959):
20. 1960s (1960-1969):
Option G: Dangerous Hero Icons
Progress: 9/13
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: 47/50
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); Lachlain MacRieve;
20. Chicago, IL (USA); Four;
21. Stockholm (Sweden); Mikael Blomkvist;
22. Las Vegas, NV (USA); Travis Maddox;
23. Maryland (USA); Ty Grady;
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, MN (USA); Calder;
31. Albuquerque, NM (USA); Reyes;
32. Estocolmo (Sweden); Lisbeth Salander;
33. Egypt; Wraith;
34. Bavaria (Germany); Bones;
35. Hampshire (England); Simon Hunt;
36. Estonia; Sebastian Wroth;
37. Beijing (China); Raphael;
38. Park City, UT (USA); Jack;
39. Romania; Vlad;
40. Numenlaur (fictional); Quentin;
41. Boston, MA (USA); Lucan;
42. Grant's Pass, OR (USA); Paul;
43. Vermont (USA); Dev;
44. Lincoln, NE (USA); Aleksandr;
45. Idaho (USA); Horse;
46. St. Louis, MO (USA); Mick; The Perfect Play
47. The Lands of Ice and Fire (fictional); Jon;
48. Phantásien (fictional); Bastian;
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Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt
Progress: 18/19
1. Assassin (Contract Killer):
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:
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: 26/26 COMPLETE!!!!
W:
A:
L:
K:
I: (Ione)
N:
G: (Gena)
T:
A:
L:
K: (Karen)
I:
N:
G: (Garwood)
L:
E:
T: (Thea)
H:
A:
L:
W:
E:
A: (Andrews)
P:
O:
N: (Nalini)
Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity
Progress: 25/26
A: (Adam Hauptman)
B: (Bones)
C: (Cooper Graham)
D: (Declan Chase)
E: (Eidolon)
F: (Four)
G: (Graeme Montgomery)
H: (Hunt, Simon)
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)
U:
V: (Vaughn)
W: (Wroth, Nikolai)
X: (Xcor)
Y: (Yenrieth)
Z: (Zacharel)
Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Progress: 11/11 COMPLETE!!!
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):
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I have finished the challenge.You can find my tracking post at message 84
I completed:
Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity
Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Option D: Dangerous Hero World Tour
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Completed: Option C
Completed: Option D
Completed: Option E
Completed: Option G
Update: 12/6
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: 13/13 + 1 Bonus DONE!!!
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)
Option D: Dangerous Hero World-Tour
Completed: 50/50 DONE!!!!!
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) 6/24
20. Parno from The Storm Witch by Violette Malan. Location: Mortaxa 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 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. 4/29.
30. Remy Boudreax from Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan. Location: New Orleans, Louisiana 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
33. Bigby Wolf from Fables: Werewolves of the Heartland by Bill Willingham. Location: Story City, Iowa. 11/30
34. Javier Corbray from First Strike by Pamela Clare. Location: Dubai 11/8
35. The Confessor from Astro City, Vol. 1: Confession 10/19. Location: Astro City (Mythical)
36. Boy Blue from Fables, Volume 6: Homeland by Bill Willingham. Location: Fable Homelands (Mythical) 11/30.
37. Dirk Pitt from Pacific Vortex! by Clive Cussler 8/20. Location: Hawaii.
38. Gideon from A Touch of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/17. Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
39. Tex Monroe from Line of Fire by Cindy Dees. Location: South American Jungle. 7/16
40. Marko from Saga, Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughn. Space, from Planet Wreath (Mythical). 9/10.
41. Ross Connelly from Connelly's Flame by Aliyah Burke.Location: Montana. 8/17.
42. Tadrec Teyan from Untoward by Mark Brisby. Location: Horizon (mythical). 10/1
43. Christian Langland, Duke of Jervaulx from Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale. Location: Wales. 9/25.
44. Derek Fitzpatrick from Wild Cards by Simone Elkeles. Location: Illinois. 9/16.
45. Marc Hunter from Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare. Location: Denver, Colorado. 9/12.
46. Brooks Gleason from The Witness by Nora Roberts. Location: Arkansas. 8/25.
47. Vasilii Demidov from The Power of Vasilii by Penny Jordan. Location: Mainland China. 8/11.
48. Blaize Stephenson from A Summer Storm by Robyn Donald. Location: New Zealand. 8/10.
49. Pike Logan from One Rough Man by Brad Taylor. Location: Guatemala. 7/26.
50. Colin Donovan from Declan's Cross by Carla Neggars. Location: Declan's Cross, Ireland. 7/29.
Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt
Completed: 19/19 DONE!!!
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: 13/13 DONE!!!!
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Congrats on finishing 4 categories so far. You're brave attempting all the options.
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Update: 12/6
Completed Option A
Completed Option B
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
N-A Night in the Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny 10/30
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
K-Kinsale, Laura, Flowers from the Storm 9/25
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
L-Lord Haversham Takes Command by Heidi Ashworth 8/3
E-Eduardo Cruz from To Love, Honor and Betray by Jennie Lucas 1/26
T-Tom Taylor from The Unwritten: Tommy Taylor and the Bogus Identity by Mike Carey 9/8
H-The Hit by David Baldacci 5/26
A-Astro City, Volume 1: Life in the City by Kurt Busiek 9/6
L-Libba Bray, The Diviners 2/20
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
N-Nora Roberts, The Witness 8/25
26/26 DONE!!!
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
B-Brooks Gleason from The Witness by Nora Roberts 8/25
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
O-Max O'Millions from Astro City Volume 1: Life in the Big City 9/6
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
T-Tex Monroe from Line of Fire by Cindy Dees 7/16
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
26/26
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Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal
(last edited Dec 06, 2013 07:49PM)
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Thanks, Kimberly. It's not as bad if you have all year. I figured I better see where I was since it's getting towards the end of the year. I struck out with the historical romance one because I haven't read enough.
Montly update -> December (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
26/26 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
P The Paid Companion by Amanda Quick == 09/19
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.
25/26 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
P Peter Sheldrake - Rendezvous by Amanda Quick == 09/03
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
Y Noah York - Mine to Hold by Cynthia Eden == 11/21
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.
8/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: Berserker (doesn’t fit into above categories): Declan Chase - Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole == 12/08
Montly update -> December (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.
47/50 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
29. Dorset, England - Rendezvous by Amanda Quick == 09/03
30. Oklahoma, USA - Disarm by June Gray == 09/28
31. Colorado, USA - Capture by June Gray == 10/02
32. Puerto Rico - Fish & Chips by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 10/08
33. Bretalia (fictional) - Rapunzel by Lisa Valdez == 10/11
34. Chicago, Illinois, USA - Warrior's Cross by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban == 10/26
35. Virginia, USA - I Spy Something Christmas by Josh Lanyon == 10/29
36. Hampshire, England - All In with the Duke by Ava March == 11/03
37. Massachussetts, New England, USA - Truce: The Historic Neighbor from Hell by R.L. Mathewson == 11/08
38. Cornwall, England - Phoenix by Raine Anthony == 11/09
39. Washington, USA - It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis == 11/11
40. North Dakota, USA - A Vampire's Christmas Carol by Cynthia Eden == 11/11
41. Alabama, USA - Mine to Hold by Cynthia Eden == 11/21
42. Connecticut, USA - Swap Meet by Lolita Lopez == 11/22
43. Rome, Italy - Liberating Lucius by Bonnie Dee == 11/30
44. The Northlands - Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole == 12/08
45. The Bahamas - Temptation in Texas: Logan and Lauren by Lynda Chance == 12/18
46. North Carolina, USA - Lothaire by Kresley Cole == 12/23
47. Kentucky, USA - When You Dare by Lori Foster == 12/28
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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.
17/17 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
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
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)
9/9 completed
2. Roman Empire-Early AD period (1 AD-500 AD): Liberating Lucius by Bonnie Dee == 11/30
3. Dark Ages (500-1066) aka Viking Period: Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole == 12/08
4. Medieval Period (1067-1485): Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks == 04/11
5. Renaissance Period (1485-1660): The Virgin's Debt by Tatiana March == 10/10
6. Elizabethan Period (1558-1603): In Bed With A Stranger by Mary Wine == 10/15
7. Jacobean Period (1603-1625): Bedding the Enemy by Mary Wine == 10/27
9. Georgian Period (1714-1830) Includes Napoleonic Era: When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer == 02/23
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
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
Thanks, Danielle! :) I can't find a book - that I want to read, of course - where the hero's name/surname starts with the letter 'U'. Only 19 days left! *worries*
Dina wrote: "Thanks, Danielle! :) I can't find a book - that I want to read, of course - where the hero's name/surname starts with the letter 'U'. Only 19 days left! *worries*"I used Uriel from Avenger's Angel
I know there's still one day left, but the book I'm currently reading doesn't fit this challenge and I won't have time to read another tomorrow - so here's my final stats:Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
26/26 completed
Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity
25/26 completed (I hate the letter 'U', LOL.)
Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
8/10 completed (I tend to stick with the PNR creatures I already know.)
Option D: Dangerous Hero World-Tour
47/50 completed (Even though I didn't complete this option, I'm very proud of it because I didn't think I'd be able to get this far.)
Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt
17/17 completed
Option F: The History of Romance
9/9 completed
Option G: Dangerous Hero Icons
2/5 completed (No comments, LOL.)
For further details, please see messages #188 and #189.
Danielle, thanks for creating this challenge. It was my favorite this year.
Mod
Thanks for participating! That goes for everyone else as well. :)
Hi-5, Danielle! (Yes, I watch that TV show, LOL.)
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