April 2009 Reading Challenge

[The Flooze]

Sigh...Xypher. I don't know how many times I've mentioned lately that I love him, but I do. So yum.

[DarkHeart "Vehngeance"]

Ack, too many books I want to read so I keep changing things out. Swapped out two more today, removing LaV, although I intend to read it as soon as I get my hands on it - just not sure it will arrive in time.

1. Wicked Lovely (Wicked Lovely, #1)- Melissa Marr
2. Succubus Blues (Georgia Kinkaid, #1) - Richelle Mead
3. Red-Headed Stepchild (Sabina Kane, #1) - Jaye Wells 05 Apr *****
4. The Nymphos of Rocky Flats A Novel (Felix Gomez, #1) - Mario Acevedo
5. Ill Wind (Weather Warden, #1) - Rachel Caine
6. Ghostland (Ghostland World, #1) - Jorry Strong
7. Passion Unleashed (Demonica, #3) - Larissa Ione
8. Fire Me Up (Aisling Grey, #2) - Katie MacAlister
9. Stray (Werecats, #1) - Rachel Vincent

[Kristen]

Alright, first one down. I'll probably be making a ton of changes to this list on and off depending on what is on my shelf at home and what is in at the library. I really enjoyed the last in the Mortal Instruments trilogy. I hear she's started on the next trilogy as well. I'm glad to finally see loose ends wrapped up in this book and it was a quick read - for 500 + pages.

1. Valiant A Modern Tale of Faerie by Holly Black (#2)

2. True Blood by Patricia Waddell

3. Bitten by Kelley Armstrong (Women of the Otherworld, Book 1)

4. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs (Alpha & Omega, Book 1)

5. Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs (Mercy Thompson, Book 3)

6. City of Glass by Cassandra Clare (Mortal Instruments, Book 3)

7. Storm Glass by Maria V. Snyder

8. Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr (if its out by the end of April.. says it will be.. not sure when the library will get it in)

9. The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong

[Delitealex]

1. Bad Blood by LA Banks
2. dark lover JR Ward apr 3
3. Nice girls don't have fangs by molly harper apr 4
4. at graves end jeaniene frost
5. midnight rising Lara adrian
6. iron kissed patricia briggs
7. mona lisa awakening sunnyapr 5
8. fistfull of charms kim harrison
9. industrial magic kelley armstrong

wow mona lisa awakening was great another series i need to get all the books to. Next up midnight rising by lara adrian

[Ann aka Iftcan]

1--My Favourite Earthling

2--Don't Talk Back to Your Vampire by Michele Bardsley—

3--Devil May Ride—


4--Year of the Griffin—

5—Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon

6—Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

7—Rogue Hunter by Lynsay Sands

8--Secret Life of a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks

9--Wicked Game by Jeri Smith-Ready

Six down, 3 to go. But I'm going to take a couple of days off the challenge and finish off a couple of costumes--and maybe finish off the Vampire Academy novels. On Thursday I picked up book 2 and 3 from the library and I need to get them read so that I can pass them to Oz to read before my check-out time is up.

And I REALLY did like the book "Wicked Game". It was one of those books that one minute was tugging at your heart strings and the next making you indignent at the way the vamps were being treated. The vamp characters seem to be having SOME growth and change, which according to the mythos of this series wasn't supposed to be able to happen. A definate 4.5 out of 5 stars, in my opinion.

[Diane]

1.Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny (Monere Children of the Moon Series Book 1)

2.Circle of Fire by Keri Arthur (Damask Circle Series Book 1)

3.Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (Mercedes Thompson Series Book 1)

4.Kitty and The Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn (Kitty Norville Series Book 1)

5.Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn (Sisters of the Moon Series Book 1)

6.Wages of Sin by Jenna Macaine (Cin Craven Series Book 1)

7.DRAGONBORN BY JADE LEE (RAGONA SERIES BOOK 1) FINISHED 04/04

8.HUNTER'S MOON BY LORI HANDELAND (NIGHTCREATURES SERIES BOOK 2) FINISHED 04/04

9.Dime Store Magic by Kelly Armstrong (Women of the Otherworld Series Book 3)





I really liked Dragonborn by Jade Lee. Natiya and Kiril's love for each other had/has so many obstacles in the way that I thought and still do to some extent think this is one very rocky relationship. The next book has just been published and I will buy it very soon as this is looking like another keep series for me.

Hunter's Moon by Lori Handeland was a great read. I loved it when the heroine Leigh Tyler thought 'Think The X-Files versus Grimm's Fairy Tales on steroids.' When thinking to describe life as a Jager-Sucher Hunter. This series is still a keeper for me.

[The Flooze]

Karen, someone else on this board was raving about it ages ago. I just picked up the baton and kept the praise alive! I know there are a bunch of us who've read it and loved it, so I'm glad you've joined the ranks! We got Stav lovin' it this month too. Now it's up to you to seek out other victims!

:)

[Jacalyn]

Gail - I used that one up when they were younger. I still can't believe I told them to go run around the house and they did it! HAHA. They are much smarter now that they are 10 and 12.

Everyone - You're all doing so great! WOohoo! April's off to a great start it looks like!

My report:

I finished another book, the Vampire Academy one. That is definitely an interesting series. I look forward to reading more of that one. Of course I had a heck of a time since my boys were constantly asking me questions and what not. :)

Finished:
1. Maximum Ride - School's Out -- Forever by James Patterson (#2 in Maximum Ride)
2. Vampire Academy by Rachel Mead (#1 in Vampire Academy)

I'm a third of the way through my third book - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs.

[Ann aka Iftcan]

well, I finished off book 2 of the Vampire Academy books. Will give it to Oz tomorrow. I am not counting that as one of my challenge books tho. I think I liked this one better than the first book. There were no slowdowns of the story to explain the world view like in the first one. Richelle Mead simply expected you to be familiar with it. There was a tiny bit of explaination, but it was kind of throw away. It was enough so that if someone hadn't read the first book, they'd still be able to keep up, but it didn't interfere with the flow of the story.

[Valerie]

Finally found a ninth book!



1. Club Dead Sookie Stackhouse Book 3 – Charlaine Harris
2. The Hollow Sign of Seven trilogy 2 - Nora Roberts
3. Morrigan's Cross Circle trilogy 1 – Nora Roberts
4. Blood Lines The World of the Lupi Book 3 – Eileen Wilks
5. Twilight The Twilight Saga Book 1 – Stephenie Meyer
6. Lover Avenged Black Dagger Brotherhood Book 7 - J.R. Ward (fingers crossed)
7. Dark Magic Carpathians 4 – Christine Feehan
8. Deadly Game GhostWalkers 5 – Christine Feehan
9. Full Moon Rising Riley Jenson Guardian Series Book 1 - Keri Arthur

[Delitealex]

1. Bad Blood by LA Banks
2. dark lover JR Ward apr 3
3. Nice girls don't have fangs by molly harper apr 4
4. at graves end jeaniene frost
5. midnight rising Lara adrianapr 6
6. iron kissed patricia briggs
7. mona lisa awakening sunnyapr 5
8. fistfull of charms kim harrison
9. industrial magic kelley armstrong

[Annvelwis]

UPDATE: 06-04 --- Progress: 5/9
(I changed my list a bit, I hope it's ok...)

I don't know if I can complete it, but trying will be pleasurable enough, heh...
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1. Dark Lover by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, 1)
2. Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs (Mercedes Thompson, Book 3) 08-04
3. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione (Demonica Series, Book 1) 07-04
4. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter (Lords of the Underworld, #1) 02-04
5. A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister (Dark Ones, Book 1)
6. Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur (Riley Jenson Guardian Series, Book 1)
7. The Undead Next Door by Kerrelyn Sparks (Love At Stake #4) 01-04
8. Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz (Arcane Society, Book 5) 04-04
9. A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix (The Maker's Song, Book 1) 03-04
* (backup) Sword of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor (Lords of Avalon, Book 1)

[Nichole (DirrtyH)]

Guys!! I haven't even finished one book yet. What's wrong with me this month? I just can't seem to get into reading lately. I spent the entire weekend (and I do mean entire) watching Queer as Folk.

[Jael ~ *~ Syhren ~* ~]

Nichole we get like that sometimes. Usually when that happens to me I just relax and watch some TV or go out than I pick up a book I know I'll love and Im back on track.

[Yz the Whyz]

I'm a reading turtle, too, with only 2 books done.

Oh, well...just keep reading.

[Angie]

Two down!

Touch the Dark (Cassie Palmer #1) – Karen Chance
Undone (Outcast Season #1) – Rachel Caine
Fallen (Seven Deadly Sins #2) – Erin McCarthy
Past Redemption (Darkwing Chronicles #2) – Savannah Russe
Parallel Attraction (Midnight Warriors #1) – Deidre Knight
Atlantis Rising (Warriors of Poseidon #1) – Alyssa Day
Witch Blood (Elemental Witches #2) – Anya Bast
Fish Out of Water (Fred the Mermaid #3) – MaryJanice Davidson
Eclipse (Twilight #3) – Stephenie Meyer

[Brandy *Ahviel*]

1.Desire Unchained-Demonica Series Book 2,by Larissa Ione
2.Deadly Desire (Riley Jenson book 7)- Keri Arthur
3.Beneath a Darkening Moon (Ripple Creek Werewolf Series #2)
4.The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld Series #1)
5.Tempting Danger- Eileen Wilks
9.Bitten Women of the Otherworld Series, #1 By Kelly Armstrong

These are all completed and I also read Kiss of the Night by Kenyon and Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian. I still have 3 left to read

[Gail]

I just looked at Brandy's list and was feeling intimidated--until I saw that she skipped from #5 to #9. I'm still intimidated, but not quite so much.

Doing better than last month...

1. Angel's Blood by Nalini Singh (Guild Hunters #1) ****04-02-09
2. Kitty Raises Hell by Carrie Vaughn (Kitty the Werewolf # 6)
3. Wanderlust by Ann Aguirre (Jax #2)
4. The Snow Queen by Mercedes Lackey (500 Kingdoms #4)
5. The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe (Dragon thing #1)
6. Night Huntress by Yasmine Galenorn (#5 in the Fae Sisters)
7. The Warlord's Daughter by Susan Grant (#5 or so in her SF series) *** 4/4/09
8. Echoes in the Dark by Robin D. Owens (#5 of Lladrana series) ***4/6/09
9. Duainfey by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller

Two more down. I started at the top of my list, then jumped to the bottom...

I liked both of these books. I felt like Robin was trying to cram 2 books into one again, or maybe 1-1/2 books into one, in ECHOES, but I enjoyed it. I also liked The Warlord's Daughter.

Currently reading Kitty Raises Hell.

Michelle, (I think you're who asked) I have really liked ALL of Nalini Singh's PNR books. She's a fabulous writer. Her Psy-Changeling books aren't as dark as Angel's Blood--it really is very dark, which bothered some people, but I'm ready to go wherever she wants to take me, because I can trust that she'll give me a happy ending. :)

Re: the Satyr books: I don't have a problem with lots of sex, as long as it's well-written sex. The premise of these sounds pretty interesting. I might just give them a try.

I think I'm going to have to find an excerpt of Rush of Wings before I plunge in. The back cover copy makes me nervous.

[Michelle]

Here's my update. I might be switching a few of my books. I hope that's ok

1. Jacob (Nightwalkers Series 1)
2.Tempting the Beast (Breed Series, #1) - Leigh, Lora*****4-5
3.The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld, #1) - Showalter, Gena *****4-4
4.A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, #2) Cole, Kresley *****4-2
5.Pleasure Unbound (Demonica Series, Book 1) Ione, Larissa
6.Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress #1) Frost, Jeaniene
7.A Rush of Wings (The Maker's Song, Book 1)
8.You Slay Me (Aisling Grey, Guardian, Book 1) Katie MacAlister*
9.Full Moon Rising (Riley Jenson Guardian Series, Book 1)

[Yz the Whyz]

Michelle,

You can change your list anytime you want.

[The Flooze]

Gail wrote: "I think I'm going to have to find an excerpt of Rush of Wings before I plunge in. The back cover copy makes me nervous...."

The back cover copy makes the book sound AWFUL. It's a terrible decription that does nothing for the book. I took forever to read it because the copy sounded so bad that I didn't think it could ever possibly be rave-worthy.

Crappy, crappy copywriter. Makes me wonder how many other fab books I've chucked aside because the descriptor was poorly written...

[Nichole (DirrtyH)]

Michelle M. wrote: "Gail The back cover copy makes the book sound AWFUL. It's a terrible description that does nothing for the book. I took forever to read it because the copy sounded so bad that I didn't think it could ever possibly be rave-worthy."

Not to mention the front cover, which has nothing to do with anything. The front cover makes it seem like every typical UF novel with your leather clad babe out kicking butt. It is NOT that at all.

[The Flooze]

Nichole wrote: "Michelle M. wrote: "Gail The back cover copy makes the book sound AWFUL. It's a terrible description that does nothing for the book. I took forever to read it because the copy sounded so bad that I..."

All of it was just bad on their part. I was truly shocked once I started reading the book, since it had such a different tone than expected, and far more unique in its storytelling.

So, yes, Gail, read a sample...but, do not in any way judge this book by its cliche-filled cover!

Amazon's "look inside" is good for taking a peek:
http://www.amazon.com/Rush-Wings-Book...#

[The Flooze]

(Frankly, the fact that the front and back cover are crap and do nothing for the book is WHY I've been pushing the damn thing so hard...)

[Barbara ★]

Moss wrote: oooh ooh Barbara do the Ione, do the Ione, she is amazing.

Moss I'm reading that for another challenge already and don't like to duplicate. Actually, I am reading it right now and lovin it.

[Barbara ★]

Finally I can catch up on some of my series books.

1. The Mage by Jean Johnson #8
2. The Demon You Know by Christine Warren #3
3. Be Still My Vampire Heart by Kerrelyn Sparks #3
4. Highland Warrior by Monica McCarty #1
5. Darkness Revealed by Alexandra Ivy #4
6. Deadly Desire by Keri Arthur #8 4/6
7. Born in Death by J.D. Robb #23
8. Mercury's War by Lora Leigh #16
9. Rising Moon by Lori Handeland #6 4/10

[Anna]

Paranormal Readers Challenge
April
1. Marked by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast(House of Night series Book 1)
2. Dark Lover by J.R. Ward (Book 1 in Black Dagger Brotherhood) 4/6
3. Tithe by Holly Black( A Modern Faerie Tale Series Book 1)
4. After Midnight by Teresa Medeiros(Cabot series Book 1)
5. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole(Immortals After Dark Book 2)
6. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter( Lords Of The Underworld Book 1)
7. Hunter’s Moon by C.J. Adams and Cathy Clamp (A Tale of The Sazi Book 1)
8. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione( Demonica Series Book 1)
9. My Immortal by Erin McCarthy (Seven Deadly Sins Book 1)

[Yz the Whyz]

Yz's April Challenge List
April 6 update

1. IronKissed by Patricia Briggs (Mercedes Thompson series Book 3)
2. Stray by Rachel Vincent (Werecat Series Book 1)
3. Bitten by Kelly Armstrong (Women of the Underworld Book 1)
4. Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister (Aisling Grey Series Book 2) finished 4/2
5. Claimed by Shadow by Karen Chance (Cassie Palmer Series Book 2)
6. Wild Rain by Christine Feehan (Leopard Series Book 2)
7. At Grave's End by Jeaninie Frost (Nighthuntress Series Book 3)
8. Shades of Dark by Linnea Sinclair (Dock Five Universe Series Book 2)
9. Lover Avenged by JR Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood Series Book 7)

[Yz the Whyz]

April 6 Update:

Karen - 2 books done
Ann - 6 books done
Brandy - 6 books done
Michelle M
Nichole
DarkHeart - 1 book done
Dawn - 3 books done
Stav - 1 book done
Shazzy - 6 books done
Lori - 2 books done
Kristen - 1 book done
Angie - 2 books done
Jael - 2 books done
Jamie
Kristina
Shanna
Jessie
Michelle (CA) - 3 books done
Gail - 3 books done
Jennifer (FL)
Moss - 1 book done
Yz - 1 book done
Diane - 2 books done
Melinda - 3 books done
Melody - 3 books done
Anna - 1 book done
Jennifer (IA) - 3 books done
Annvelwis - 4 books done
Delitealex - 4 books done
rebeccaj - 1 book done
Barbara - 1 book done
Martina - 2 books done
Lady Ozma - 2 books done

The following had signed up since last update:

Sarah - 3 books done
Victoria
Valerie - 1 book done
Michelle (UK) - 5 books done

Group's running total: 75 books read.

Great start, ladies!

Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.

Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

Next update will be April 11.

[The Flooze]

I feel utterly inadequate.

[Jacalyn]

Nicole - I definitely get that way. Usually by now I would have... but this challenge is keeping me going with the heavy reading load. Unfortunately I am feeling like 'urgh" on reading with the kids. LOL Baaaaad mom!

Ok, so who's going to finish first this month? Ann or Brandy???? ROFL! I can't believe it - 6 books????

Holy cow, 75 books????? It's only like the 6th and we're already up to 75 books? GO US!!!!!

I am here to report that i finished my third book! Normally Monday is a family night. Well tonight my husband came home pretty much with his nose in a book. (Gosh I hope he wasn't reading while driving home from the train station! HA) Sat down with his book (Book 3 of the Max Ride series - the sons have read all four and I have now read the first two and he's reading, too... I think this is the first time we've all read so many books at the same time as each other). We were having an easy meal from the freezer tonight - homemade pizza pockets. As we each nuked our pizza pocket, we all sort of gravitated to our living room instead of the table, all with books, and we sat there for like two hours reading our books. LOL The menfolk slowly made their way to bed but I sat there and finished my book.

Probably good since mum and I are mega sewing mode this month so I'm losing a lot of my daytime reading time... HAHA

My report:

Finished:
1. Maximum Ride - School's Out -- Forever by James Patterson (#2 in Maximum Ride)
2. Vampire Academy by Rachel Mead (#1 in Vampire Academy)
3. Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs (#4 in the Mercy Series)

[Dawn]

Michelle M. wrote: I feel utterly inadequate.

Dude it is only the 6th of April you still have like 20 days.

PS I am also knee deep in reserve books from the library I am like man they all came in at once - ICK this means no renewal.

[The Flooze]

Dawn! By this time last month I'd already read 8!

Dammit, why are these library books not all of the popcorn variety!

But, I've Friday off from work, so I'm hoping to alleviate some of my feelings of inadequacy then.

You're right, I'm obsessed. Breathe, Michelle. Breathe. It's just a challenge. Woo sah...

[Dawn]

Michelle again I feel your pain... this damn thesis is really interfering with my personal reading time !!!

[[deleted user]]

I've been remiss with this list. Updated!

A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
If Angels Burn A Novel of the Darkyn by Lynn Viehl
A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
The Iron Hunt by Marjorie M. Liu
Blood Ties Book One The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout
Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
Glass Houses by Rachel Caine
Love Bites by Lynsay Sands


4 books to go!

[Michelle]

1. Jacob (Nightwalkers Series 1)
2.Tempting the Beast (Breed Series, #1) - Leigh, Lora*****4-5
3.The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld, #1) - Showalter, Gena *****4-4
4.A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, #2) Cole, Kresley *****4-2
5.Pleasure Unbound (Demonica Series, Book 1) Ione, Larissa
6.Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress #1) Frost, Jeaniene
7.A Rush of Wings (The Maker's Song, Book 1)
8.You Slay Me (Aisling Grey, Guardian, Book 1) Katie MacAlister******4-6
9.Full Moon Rising (Riley Jenson Guardian Series, Book 1)

[DarkHeart "Vehngeance"]

Michelle M. wrote: "(Frankly, the fact that the front and back cover are crap and do nothing for the book is WHY I've been pushing the damn thing so hard...)"

I agree with everything that's been said. I'd heard a lot of good things about the series on the B&N forum, so I decided to try it - even though I thought the whole rockstar thing was going to be really lame. It is so good though - so definitely take a chance and ignore the covers. Adrian had no input on them, and the designer obviously didn't read the book as it is in no way a reflection of Heather (apparently Adrian was told that UF covers with women on them sell better which is why Dante isn't on it - me, I'd have preferred Dante, especially if he really did look like my avatar, as she thinks he does).

[Michelle]

1. Forbidden Magic - Cheyenne McCray (read 7th apr)
2. Dark Protector - Alexis Morgan
3. Memory Zero - Keri Arthur
4. Lifemate Connections:Eryn - Keri Arthur (read 3rd April)
5. Fur Factor - Christine Warren (read 3rd April)
6. Witchling - Yasmine Galenorn
7. On the prowl: Tales of an urban werewolf - Karen MacInerney (Read 1-2nd April)
8. Dream Warrior - Sherrilyn Kenyon(read 2nd)
9. White Witch, Black Curse - Kim Harrison (read 2nd)

6 down 3 to go.
I enjoyed Forbidden Magic, I don't always like Fae books but this one had a decent plot. I was pleasantly suprised!
Caleb got two teeth over the last couple of days so we had a decent night's sleep and I'm off work til Sat, hopefully I'll get this finished by then...

[Michelle]

1. Forbidden Magic - Cheyenne McCray (read 7th apr)
2. Dark Protector - Alexis Morgan (read 7th April)
3. Memory Zero - Keri Arthur
4. Lifemate Connections:Eryn - Keri Arthur (read 3rd April)
5. Fur Factor - Christine Warren (read 3rd April)
6. Witchling - Yasmine Galenorn
7. On the prowl: Tales of an urban werewolf - Karen MacInerney (Read 1-2nd April)
8. Dream Warrior - Sherrilyn Kenyon(read 2nd)
9. White Witch, Black Curse - Kim Harrison (read 2nd)

Loved Alexis Morgan's book, need to read the rest of the series now.

[Lori]

Regarding book covers and blurbs...I base all of my reading choices strictly on what you...my Goodreads buddies, recommend. I read the blurb but then I always read several reviews and base my decision on that. Since last summer when I joined Goodreads, I've not once picked up a book that isn't on my list of must reads. *sniff*...I just love you guys.

[[deleted user]]

I wasn't going to do this challenge, because 1. I can't read 9 books in one month (at least not while in school) and 2. I didn't think I would have that many series books to read. But, I seem to be picking up and reading more series books than I was anticipating. I won't make out my whole list though, because I don't know for sure what I'll read. Depends on whats at my bookstore. So far....

1. From Dead to Worse by Charlian Harris (4/4/09)
2. Beyond the Highland Mists by Karen Moning (4/6/09)
3. The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake #2) by Laurell K. Hamilton (4/9/09)
4. Fantasy Lover by Kenyon (still reading)

[Yz the Whyz]

That's okay, Lori. Attempting is just as fun as actually completing a challenge.

[Nichole (DirrtyH)]

DarkHeart wrote: "Adrian had no input on them, and the designer obviously didn't read the book as it is in no way a reflection of Heather (apparently Adrian was told that UF covers with women on them sell better which is why Dante isn't on it - me, I'd have preferred Dante, especially if he really did look like my avatar, as she thinks he does)."

If the cover were your avatar, I probably would pick the book up based on the cover alone. It perfectly represents the dark, hauntingly beautiful tone of the book. As it is, I rolled my eyes at the cover and read it based on your reviews and was SOOO glad I did.

[Valerie]

1. Club Dead Sookie Stackhouse Book 3 – Charlaine Harris - 4/2/09
2. The Hollow Sign of Seven trilogy 2 - Nora Roberts
3. Morrigan's Cross Circle trilogy 1 – Nora Roberts
4. Blood Lines The World of the Lupi Book 3 – Eileen Wilks
5. Twilight The Twilight Saga Book 1 – Stephenie Meyer
6. Lover Avenged Black Dagger Brotherhood Book 7 - J.R. Ward (fingers crossed)
7. Dark Magic Carpathians 4 – Christine Feehan
8. Deadly Game GhostWalkers 5 – Christine Feehan
9. Full Moon Rising Riley Jenson Guardian Series Book 1 - Keri Arthur - 4/6/09

I think I found a new series! I just rolled my eyes when I read that the protagonist in the Riley Jenson Guardian series is a werewolf/vampire hybrid; but it was actually a pretty fun read.

[Melinda]

1. Fire Me Up {Aisling Grey 2} by Katie MacAlister read 4/4/09
2. Passion Unleashed {Demonica 3} by Larissa Ione read 4/2/09
3. Storm Born {Dark Swan 1} by Richelle Mead
4. Hostage to Pleasure {Psy/Changling 5} by Nalini Singh read 4/4/09
5. Succubus On Top {Georgia Kincaid 2} by Richelle Mead
6. Noah {Nightwalkers 5} by Jacqueline Frank
7. Halfway to the Grave {Night Huntress 1} by Jeaniene Frost read 4/9/09
8. A Rush of Wings {Maker's Song 1} by Adrian Phoenix read 4/6/09
9. Beyond the Highland Mist {Highlander 1} by Karen Marie Moning read 4/5/09

[Lori]

Another one bites the dust...I enjoyed Blood Bound but it took me awhile to really get into it. Part of the problem is that it's UF and not PNR. Once the story got underway though, I was hooked. Mercy bugs the crap out of me though. She's got two wolves and now 1 vamp hot for her and she's so uptight and scared, she won't give in to any of them. I can understand her reluctance with the vamp and even Sam but it's time to jump in the sack with Adam already. Or both Sam and Adam...yea, that's it. Both of them!



1. Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber (The Lords of Satyr Series #1)

2. The Dream Thief by Shana Abe (Drakon Series #2)

3. Stolen by Kelly Armstrong (Women of the Underworld Series #2)

4. Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs (Mercedes Thompson Series #2)

5. At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost (Night Huntress Series #3)

6. For a Few Demons More by Kim Harrison (The Hallows Series #5)

7. Full Moon Rising by Keri Author (The Riley Jenson Guardian Series #1)

8. Soul Mates Deceptions by Jourdan Lane (Soul Mates Series #2)

9. Mona Lisa Craving A Novel of the Monere by Sunny (Monere: Children of the Moon Series #3)

Books read for other challeges:
Drawn Together

[Jael ~ *~ Syhren ~* ~]

LOL Lori IA when I was reading BB I thought Mercy needed to get her groove on with all three even in the fourth one I was thinking mercy needs to give Stefan some. I wish this series was PNR b/c UF has all the good scene " off scene"

[Vicci]

Man I am so behind! Talk about getting off to a slow start.

1. High Stakes [Vegas Vampires Series Book 1:] by Erin McCarthy 4/4
2. Bit the Jackpot [Vegas Vampires Series Book 2:] by Erin McCarthy
3. Bled Dry [Vegas Vampires Series Book 3:] by Erin McCarthy
4. Sucker Bet [Vegas Vampires Series Book 4:] by Erin McCarthy
5. Swallowing Darkness by Laurell K. Hamilton
6. Desire Unchained (Demonica Series Book 2) by Larissa Ione
7. Nauti Intentions (Nauti Boys, Book 4)by Lora Leigh
8. Night Rising [Dawn Madison Series Book 1:] by Chris Marie Green
9. Midnight Reign [Dawn Madison Series Book 2:] by Chris Marie Green

[Brandy *Ahviel*]

Karen wrote: "Brandy wrote: "I don't know about the rest of you but i am having problems now. I have started a series and I want to finish it before I start all the other books UGH :)
To many YUMMY men to keep ..."

Actually I have2 series. The first is [Gena Showalter:The Darkest Night] The lords of the underworld series. and the other is [Lara Adrian:Kiss of Midnight]the Midnight Breed Series.

[Brandy *Ahviel*]

1.Desire Unchained-Demonica Series Book 2,by Larissa Ione
2.Deadly Desire (Riley Jenson book 7)- Keri Arthur
3.Beneath a Darkening Moon (Ripple Creek Werewolf Series #2)
4.The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld Series #1)
5.Tempting Danger- Eileen Wilks

7.Destiny Kills, book 1 myth and magic series- Keri Arthur
8.Nightlife- Rob Thurman (Cal and Niko series)
9.Bitten Women of the Otherworld Series, #1 By Kelly Armstrongs>