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March Challenge 2013

It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession (military or police.)
3)Non-WASP— So heroine is African American, Hispanic, N.A., East Indian, Oriental, Middle Eastern etc.
4) She is the Paranormal in the relationship Redemption
5) Heroine is non-perfect (don't think anyone would like to spread the pox when you touch)Jenny Pox
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession (supernatural hunter) The Hunter
2) He’s a (book reading)geek/HUMAN Beautiful Creatures 2/3 ★★★★★
3) He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifter
4) He’s a vampire - The Vampire Lestat
5) He’s a magic user
To Read:






Read:


It’s all about HER
1)
2)
3)
4)
5) Twice Tempted
It’s all about HIM
1) Monster Hunter Vendetta
2) The Geek Job
3)
4) Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between
5)











It’s all about HER
1) “professional” woman: Dream Chaser
3) non-WASP: The Red Heart of Jade





It’s all about HIM
1) “heroic” profession: Seduce Me in Flames
5) magic user: Blood Spells






Read: 7/10
It's all about her:
2. Non-Stereotypical Profession: Calculated In Death by J.D. Robb
3. Non-WASP Heroine: The Beast in Him by Shelly Laurenston
It's all about him:
9. Vampire: Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands











It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman (by which I mean one of the careers that we traditionally consider “professional”—or someone that is in middle to upper management in a “non-traditional” profession.)
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession Unmasked (pilot) 3/7
3) Heroine is non-WASP Fighting to Survive Jenni is Latina 3/6
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship One Eye Open 3/14
5) Heroine is frumpy, shy, geeky, over-weight, scarred or is non-perfect appearing in some way A Week to Be Wicked 3/10
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession Big Bad Wolf 3/3
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN The Geek Job 3/12
3) He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifterThe Wolf Princess. Karen Whiddon 3/13
4) He’s a vampire or incubus
5) He’s a magic user

7/10
It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman:
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession: The Mane Event 03/06
3) Heroine is non-WASP: Bone Crossed 03/12
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship: Full Moon Rising 03/07
5) Heroine is frumpy, shy, geeky, over-weight, scarred or is non-perfect appearing in some way:
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession (police, soldier, fireman):
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN: The Immortal Highlander 03/03
3) He’s a were-wolf or other Shapeshifter: Changeling 03/14
4) He’s a vampire or incubus: Immortal Ever After 03/03
5) He’s a magic user: The Dark Highlander 03/02







Ok, This will be my first time trying the challenge, but here goes!
It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman: External Hunger by Laura Wright (Sara Donahue, Psychiatrist)
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession: Key of Light by Nora Roberts (Malory Price, Art store owner)
3) Heroine is non-WASP:
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship: External Kiss by Laura Wright (Kate Everborne , Vampire)
5) Heroine is frumpy, shy, geeky, over-weight, scarred or is non-perfect appearing in some way:
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession (police, soldier, fireman):
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, Key of Knowledge by Nora Roberts (Jordan, writer)
3) He’s a were-wolf or other Shapeshifter:
4) He’s a vampire or incubus: External Hunger by Laura Wright (Alexander Roman, Vampire)
5) He’s a magic user:
It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman: External Hunger by Laura Wright (Sara Donahue, Psychiatrist)
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession: Key of Light by Nora Roberts (Malory Price, Art store owner)
3) Heroine is non-WASP:
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship: External Kiss by Laura Wright (Kate Everborne , Vampire)
5) Heroine is frumpy, shy, geeky, over-weight, scarred or is non-perfect appearing in some way:
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession (police, soldier, fireman):
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, Key of Knowledge by Nora Roberts (Jordan, writer)
3) He’s a were-wolf or other Shapeshifter:
4) He’s a vampire or incubus: External Hunger by Laura Wright (Alexander Roman, Vampire)
5) He’s a magic user:

1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman (by which I mean one of the careers that we traditionally consider “professional”—or someone that is in middle to upper management in a “non-traditional” profession.)
2)
3) Heroine is non-WASP - The Eternity Cure
4)
5)
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession (police, soldier, fireman)
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN
3) He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifter
4) He’s a vampire Hard Bitten
5)







It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman: Steel's Edge by Ilona Andrews 3/11
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession: Miserere: An Autum Tale by Teresa Frohock (Rachel is a warrior priest) 3/2
3) Heroine is non-WASP—since so many of them ARE
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship
5) Heroine is frumpy, shy, geeky, over-weight, scarred or is non-perfect appearing in some way.
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession
2) He’s a geek—teacher, HUMAN: Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare 3/14
3) He’s a were-wolf: Moonglow by Kristen Callihan 3/7
4) He’s a vampire or incubus
5) He’s a magic user: Firelight by Kristen Callihan 3/4






It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman (by which I mean one of the careers that we traditionally consider “professional”—or someone that is in middle to upper management in a “non-traditional” profession.)
Immortally Embraced by Angie Fox 3/4
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession (ex. Mercy Thompson or military or police.)
Dead Letter Day by Eileen Rendahl 3/2
3) Heroine is non-WASP—since so many of them ARE—ex. (again) Mercy Thompson, since she is half N.A. So heroine is African American, Hispanic, N.A., East Indian, Oriental, Middle Eastern etc.
The Trouble With Fate by Leigh Evans 3/14
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship
Peach Pies and Alibis 3/12
5) Heroine is frumpy, shy, geeky, over-weight, scarred or is non-perfect appearing in some way.
Real Vampires Don't Diet by Gerry Bartlett 3/15
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession (police, soldier, fireman)
Now or Never by Michele Bardsley 3/9
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN
What a Ghoul Wants by Victoria Laurie 3/5
3) He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifter
What's a Witch to Do? by Jennifer Harlow
4) He’s a vampire or incubus
Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands 3/11
5) He’s a magic user

4/10
It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman (by which I mean one of the careers that we traditionally consider “professional”—or someone that is in middle to upper management in a “non-traditional” profession.) - If Angels Burn (Darkyn #1) by Lynn Viehl 03/15/13
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession (ex. Mercy Thompson or military or police.) - The Iron Duke (Iron Seas #1) by Meljean Brook 03/02/13
3) Heroine is non-WASP—since so many of them ARE—ex. (again) Mercy Thompson, since she is half N.A. So heroine is African American, Hispanic, N.A., East Indian, Oriental, Middle Eastern etc.
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship
5) Heroine is frumpy, shy, geeky, over-weight, scarred or is non-perfect appearing in some way.


It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession (police, soldier, fireman) - Everlasting by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 03/07/13
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN
3) He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifter
4) He’s a vampire or incubus
5) He’s a magic user - The Indigo Spell (Bloodlines #3) by Richelle Mead 03/03/13



Read 3 out of 10
It’s all about HER
1) Professional woman: Widow’s Web
2) non-stereotypical profession: Deadly Sting
3) non-WASP:
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship: The Eternity Cure
5) Frumpy, shy, geeky, over-weight, scarred or is non-perfect appearing: ScarletORClub Shadowlands






It’s all about HIM
6) “Heroic” profession: Cut & Run
7) Geek:
8) Were-wolf or other shapeshifter: Night PlayORSerpent's Kiss
9) Vampire or incubus: Lover At Last
10) Magic user:







5/10
1)She's Professoinal Dark Desires After Dusk. Kresely Cole 3/8/13 ★★★★
2)She's Non-stereotypical Seduction and Snacks
3)She's non WASP
4)She's Paranormal Storm's Heart, Thea Harrison 3/10/13 ★★★★
5)She's over-weight Night Play
6)He's Heroic Profession Soul of a Highlander, Melissa Mayhue 3/1/13 ★★★★
7)He’s a geek
8)He's a wolf Big Bad Beast
9)He’s a vampire The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires, Molly Harper 3/4/13 ★★★★
10)He’s a magic user Beauty Awakened, Gena Showalter 3/15/13 ★★★
1)She's Professoinal Dark Desires After Dusk. Kresely Cole 3/8/13 ★★★★
2)She's Non-stereotypical Seduction and Snacks
3)She's non WASP
4)She's Paranormal Storm's Heart, Thea Harrison 3/10/13 ★★★★
5)She's over-weight Night Play
6)He's Heroic Profession Soul of a Highlander, Melissa Mayhue 3/1/13 ★★★★
7)He’s a geek
8)He's a wolf Big Bad Beast
9)He’s a vampire The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires, Molly Harper 3/4/13 ★★★★
10)He’s a magic user Beauty Awakened, Gena Showalter 3/15/13 ★★★
Month to Date Totals
Finished! 10 Books Read!
Tanya
8 Books Read
Sandy
7 Books Read
Dee
Erin
Rachel- Goodbye Borders
6 Books Read
Drea
5 Books Read
Danielle
Dawn (Kat N Hat)
Jen
4 Books Read
★ gwendolyn ★
AndaM
Fallon
3 Books Read
Christal
Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith
Kristin
Rachael
2 Books Read
Ann aka Iftcan
Ash E
Barbara ★
Evil Twin One (Ange)
Felicia (Ferishia)
Michelle
1 Book Read
Angie (Mind Malfunction)
Delaney
Irene
Ninab
Suzanne
Finished! 10 Books Read!
Tanya
8 Books Read
Sandy
7 Books Read
Dee
Erin
Rachel- Goodbye Borders
6 Books Read
Drea
5 Books Read
Danielle
Dawn (Kat N Hat)
Jen
4 Books Read
★ gwendolyn ★
AndaM
Fallon
3 Books Read
Christal
Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith
Kristin
Rachael
2 Books Read
Ann aka Iftcan
Ash E
Barbara ★
Evil Twin One (Ange)
Felicia (Ferishia)
Michelle
1 Book Read
Angie (Mind Malfunction)
Delaney
Irene
Ninab
Suzanne
March 2013 challenge
4/10
It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman (by which I mean one of the careers that we traditionally consider “professional”—or someone that is in middle to upper management in a “non-traditional” profession.)
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession (ex. Mercy Thompson or military or police.)
3) Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship
5) Geeky Go Fetch by Shelly Laurenston
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession (police, soldier, fireman)
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN
3)
4) He’s were-wolf Big Bad Beast by Shelly Laurenston
5) He’s a Vampire Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands
6) He’s a magic user
I'm not doing real well this time--but I'm having too much "other" stuff going on right now. So I am not having TIME to read. Sigh, I really miss my reading.
4/10
It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman (by which I mean one of the careers that we traditionally consider “professional”—or someone that is in middle to upper management in a “non-traditional” profession.)
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession (ex. Mercy Thompson or military or police.)
3) Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship
5) Geeky Go Fetch by Shelly Laurenston
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession (police, soldier, fireman)
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN
3)
4) He’s were-wolf Big Bad Beast by Shelly Laurenston
5) He’s a Vampire Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands
6) He’s a magic user
I'm not doing real well this time--but I'm having too much "other" stuff going on right now. So I am not having TIME to read. Sigh, I really miss my reading.

It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession (military or police.)
3)Non-WASP— So heroine is African American, Hispanic, N.A., East Indian, Oriental, Middle Eastern etc.
4) She is PN in the relationship Redemption
5)
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession (supernatural hunter) The Hunter
2)
3) He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifter
4) He’s a vampire - The Vampire Lestat
5) He’s a magic user
To Read:





Read:



1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman (by which I mean one of the careers that we traditionally consider “professional”—or someone that is in middle to upper management in a “non-traditional” profession.)
2)
3) Heroine is non-WASP - The Eternity Cure
4)
5)
It’s all about HIM
1)
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN
3) He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifter
4) He’s a vampire Hard Bitten
5)








It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman (by which I mean one of the careers that we traditionally consider “professional”—or someone that is in middle to upper management in a “non-traditional” profession.)
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession (ex. Mercy Thompson or military or police.)---
Cynful
3) Heroine is non-WASP—since so many of them ARE—ex. (again) Mercy Thompson, since she is half N.A. So heroine is African American, Hispanic, N.A., East Indian, Oriental, Middle Eastern etc.
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship ---- On Edge
5) Heroine is frumpy, shy, geeky, over-weight, scarred or is non-perfect appearing in some way. --- Every Breath She Takes
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession (police, soldier, fireman)
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN
3) He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifter ---- Becoming Red
4) He’s a vampire or incubus
5) He’s a magic user

It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman (by which I mean one of the careers that we traditionally consider “professional”—or someone that is in middle to upper management in a “non-traditional” profession.)
Immortally Embraced by Angie Fox 3/4
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession (ex. Mercy Thompson or military or police.)
Dead Letter Day by Eileen Rendahl 3/2
3) Heroine is non-WASP—since so many of them ARE—ex. (again) Mercy Thompson, since she is half N.A. So heroine is African American, Hispanic, N.A., East Indian, Oriental, Middle Eastern etc.
The Trouble With Fate by Leigh Evans 3/14
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship
Peach Pies and Alibis 3/12
5) Heroine is frumpy, shy, geeky, over-weight, scarred or is non-perfect appearing in some way.
Real Vampires Don't Diet by Gerry Bartlett 3/15
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession (police, soldier, fireman)
Now or Never by Michele Bardsley 3/9
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN
What a Ghoul Wants by Victoria Laurie 3/5
3) He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifter
What's a Witch to Do? by Jennifer Harlow 3/16
4) He’s a vampire or incubus
Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands 3/11
5) He’s a magic user
Unshapely Things by Mark del Franco 3/17

It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman (by which I mean one of the careers that we traditionally consider “professional”—or someone that is in middle to upper management in a “non-traditional” profession.)
2) Through Violet Eyes - Stephen Woodworth (psychic with government)
3) Heroine is non-WASP—since so many of them ARE—ex. (again) Mercy Thompson, since she is half N.A. So heroine is African American, Hispanic, N.A., East Indian, Oriental, Middle Eastern etc.
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship
✔5) The Dragon Who Loved Me - G.A. Aiken (heroine is a warrior with major scars) 3/6


It’s all about HIM
✔1) The Forgotten - David Baldacci (Army CID) 3/14
✔2) Antarctica - Kim Stanley Robinson (scientist) 3/13
3) He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifter
✔4) Dark Predator - Christine Feehan (vampire) 3/16
✔5) Master of Shadows - Angela Knight (magic user) 3/7





It’s all about HER
1.
2.One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost
3.Hunting Season by Shelly Laurenston
4.Marked by Moonlight by Sharie Kohler
5.
It’s all about HIM
6.Hell Cop 2 by Astrid Amara
7.The Geek Job by Eve Langlais
8.
9.Lover At Last by J.R. Ward
10.Binding Spell by Jay Di Meo











It’s all about HER
3) non-WASP: The Red Heart of Jade





It’s all about HIM
1) “heroic” profession: Talking Dogs, Aliens and Purple People Eaters
5) magic user: Indigo Spell






It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman: Steel's Edge by Ilona Andrews 3/11
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession: Miserere: An Autum Tale by Teresa Frohock (Rachel is a warrior priest) 3/2
3) Heroine is non-WASP—since so many of them ARE
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship
5) Heroine is geeky: Bite Club by Rachel Caine 3/18
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession
2) He’s a geek—teacher, HUMAN: Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare 3/14
3) He’s a were-wolf: Moonglow by Kristen Callihan 3/7
4) He’s a vampire or incubus
5) He’s a magic user: Firelight by Kristen Callihan 3/4







Read 5 out of 10
It’s all about HER
1) Professional woman:
2) non-stereotypical profession: Deadly Sting
3) non-WASP:
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship: The Eternity Cure
5) Frumpy, shy, geeky, over-weight, scarred or is non-perfect appearing: ScarletORClub Shadowlands






It’s all about HIM
6) “Heroic” profession:
7) Geek:
8) Were-wolf or other shapeshifter: Night PlayORSerpent's Kiss
9) Vampire or incubus: Lover At Last
10) Magic user:







March 1 – 31, 2013
It’s all about HER





It’s all about HIM






It’s all about HER
1)
2)
3)
4)
5) Twice Tempted
It’s all about HIM
1)
2) The Geek Job
3)
4)
5)










It’s all about HER
1) Heroine is a “professional” woman:
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession:
3) Heroine is non-WASP—
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship:
5) Heroine is non-perfect:
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession (police, soldier, fireman):
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, Human:
3) He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifter:
4) He’s a vampire or incubus:
5) He’s a magic user:







Progress: 2/10
Her
2)Radio Talk-Show Host - Kitty Takes a Holiday by Carrie Vaughn --Read 03/10

Him
1)FBI Agent - Mary, Mary by James Patterson --Read 03/19

Challenge suggestion 2013
7/10
It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman (by which I mean one of the careers that we traditionally consider “professional”—or someone that is in middle to upper management in a “non-traditional” profession.)
2) Bear Meets Girl by Shelly Laurenston
3) Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship
5) Geeky Go Fetch by Shelly Laurenston
It’s all about HIM
1) Big Bad Beast by Shelly Laurenston
2) He’s a geek Me and You, You and I by MaryJanice Davidson
3) He’s a were-wolf Big Bad Beast by Shelly Laurenston
4) He’s a Vampire Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands
5) He’s a magic user
7/10
It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman (by which I mean one of the careers that we traditionally consider “professional”—or someone that is in middle to upper management in a “non-traditional” profession.)
2) Bear Meets Girl by Shelly Laurenston
3) Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship
5) Geeky Go Fetch by Shelly Laurenston
It’s all about HIM
1) Big Bad Beast by Shelly Laurenston
2) He’s a geek Me and You, You and I by MaryJanice Davidson
3) He’s a were-wolf Big Bad Beast by Shelly Laurenston
4) He’s a Vampire Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands
5) He’s a magic user

10/10
It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman: The Beast in Him 03/23
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession: The Mane Event 03/06
3) Heroine is non-WASP: Bone Crossed 03/12
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship: Full Moon Rising 03/07
5) Heroine is frumpy, shy, geeky, over-weight, scarred or is non-perfect appearing in some way: Real Vampires Know Hips Happen 03/16
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession (police, soldier, fireman): Wet & Wild 03/19
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN: The Immortal Highlander 03/03
3) He’s a were-wolf or other Shapeshifter: Changeling 03/14
4) He’s a vampire or incubus: Immortal Ever After 03/03
5) He’s a magic user: The Dark Highlander 03/02











It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman: Steel's Edge by Ilona Andrews 3/11
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession: Miserere: An Autum Tale by Teresa Frohock (Rachel is a warrior priest) 3/2
3) Heroine is non-WASP—since so many of them ARE
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship
5) Heroine is geeky: Bite Club by Rachel Caine 3/18
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession
2) He’s a geek—teacher, HUMAN: Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare 3/14
3) He’s a were-wolf: Moonglow by Kristen Callihan 3/7
4) He’s a vampire or incubus
5) He’s a magic user: Firelight by Kristen Callihan 3/4






Already used what this fits, but also read...


10/10
It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman - The Beast in Him ***completed 3/8***
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession - Touched ***completed 3/11***
3) Heroine is non-WASP - Frost Burned ***completed 3/7***
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship - My Sister is a Werewolf ***completed 3/15***
5) Heroine is frumpy, shy, geeky, over-weight, scarred or is non-perfect appearing in some way. - Wild Invitation ***completed 3/5***





It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession (police, soldier, fireman) - Hidden Crimes ***completed 3/4***
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN - The Geek Job ***completed 3/4***
3) He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifter - Black Gold ***completed 3/2***
4) He’s a vampire or incubus - Once Bitten ***completed 3/17***
5) He’s a magic user - Move Me ***completed 3/21***






It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman (by which I mean one of the careers that we traditionally consider “professional”—or someone that is in middle to upper management in a “non-traditional” profession.)
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession Unmasked (pilot) 3/7
3) Heroine is non-WASP Fighting to Survive Jenni is Latina 3/6
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship One Eye Open 3/14
5) Heroine is frumpy, shy, geeky, over-weight, scarred or is non-perfect appearing in some way A Week to Be Wicked 3/10
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession Big Bad Wolf 3/3
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN The Geek Job 3/12
3) He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifterThe Wolf Princess. Karen Whiddon 3/13
4) He’s a vampire or incubusOmega 3/17
5) He’s a magic userThe Mage's Daughter3/21

10/10
It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman: The Beast in Him 03/23
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession: The Mane Event 03/06
3) Heroine is non-WASP: Bone Crossed 03/12
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship: Full Moon Rising 03/07
5) Heroine is frumpy, shy, geeky, over-weight, scarred or is non-perfect appearing in some way: Real Vampires Know Hips Happen 03/16
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession (police, soldier, fireman): Wet & Wild 03/19
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN: The Immortal Highlander 03/03
3) He’s a were-wolf or other Shapeshifter: Changeling 03/14
4) He’s a vampire or incubus: Immortal Ever After 03/03
5) He’s a magic user: The Dark Highlander 03/02











It’s all about HER
✔1) Double Play - Jill Shalvis (heroine is a reporter) 3/20
✔2) Through Violet Eyes - Stephen Woodworth (psychic with government) 3/20
3) Heroine is non-WASP—since so many of them ARE—ex. (again) Mercy Thompson, since she is half N.A. So heroine is African American, Hispanic, N.A., East Indian, Oriental, Middle Eastern etc.
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship
✔5) The Dragon Who Loved Me - G.A. Aiken (heroine is a warrior with major scars) 3/6



It’s all about HIM
✔1) The Forgotten - David Baldacci (Army CID) 3/14
✔2) Antarctica - Kim Stanley Robinson (scientist) 3/13
3) He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifter
✔4) Dark Predator - Christine Feehan (vampire) 3/16
✔5) Master of Shadows - Angela Knight (magic user) 3/7




Month to Date Totals
Finished! 10 Books Read!
Angie (Mind Malfunction)
Dee
Ninab
Sandy
Tanya
9 Books Read
Rachel- Goodbye Borders
7 Books Read
Ann aka Iftcan
Barbara ★
Drea
Erin
Jen
6 Books Read
Danielle
5 Books Read
Beth
Dawn (Kat N Hat)
Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith
Fallon
4 Books Read
★ gwendolyn ★
AndaM
3 Books Read
Christal
Felicia (Ferishia)
Kristin
Rachael
2 Books Read
Ash E
Evil Twin One (Ange)
Irene
Michelle
Shannon
1 Book Read
Delaney
Suzanne
Finished! 10 Books Read!
Angie (Mind Malfunction)
Dee
Ninab
Sandy
Tanya
9 Books Read
Rachel- Goodbye Borders
7 Books Read
Ann aka Iftcan
Barbara ★
Drea
Erin
Jen
6 Books Read
Danielle
5 Books Read
Beth
Dawn (Kat N Hat)
Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith
Fallon
4 Books Read
★ gwendolyn ★
AndaM
3 Books Read
Christal
Felicia (Ferishia)
Kristin
Rachael
2 Books Read
Ash E
Evil Twin One (Ange)
Irene
Michelle
Shannon
1 Book Read
Delaney
Suzanne

10/10 Complete
It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman (by which I mean one of the careers that we traditionally consider “professional”—or someone that is in middle to upper management in a “non-traditional” profession.)-
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession (ex. Mercy Thompson or military or police.)-
3) Heroine is non-WASP—since so many of them ARE—ex. (again) Mercy Thompson, since she is half N.A. So heroine is African American, Hispanic, N.A., East Indian, Oriental, Middle Eastern etc.-
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship-
5) Heroine is frumpy, shy, geeky, over-weight, scarred or is non-perfect appearing in some way.-
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession (police, soldier, fireman)-
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN-
3) He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifter-
4) He’s a vampire or incubus-
5) He’s a magic user-

It’s all about HER
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2.One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost
3.Hunting Season by Shelly Laurenston
4.Marked by Moonlight by Sharie Kohler
5.
It’s all about HIM
6.Hell Cop 2 by Astrid Amara
7.The Geek Job by Eve Langlais
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9.Lover At Last by J.R. Ward
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1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman (by which I mean one of the careers that we traditionally consider “professional”—or someone that is in middle to upper management in a “non-traditional” profession.)
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It’s all about HIM
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2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN
3) He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifter
4) He’s a vampire Hard Bitten
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It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman: Steel's Edge by Ilona Andrews 3/11
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession: Miserere: An Autum Tale by Teresa Frohock (Rachel is a warrior priest) 3/2
3) Heroine is non-WASP—since so many of them ARE
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship
5) Heroine is geeky: Bite Club by Rachel Caine 3/18
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession
2) He’s a geek—teacher, HUMAN: Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare 3/14
3) He’s a were-wolf: Moonglow by Kristen Callihan 3/7
4) He’s a vampire Black Dawn by Rachel Caine 3/23
5) He’s a magic user: Firelight by Kristen Callihan 3/4







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IT'S ALL ABOUT HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman- My Darling Druid
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession- Magic Strikes3/24/13 5★★★★★
3) Heroine is non-WASP—since so many of them ARE- Moon Called
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship- A Quick Bite
5)
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession- A SEAL in Wolf's Clothing
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN- The Geek Job
3) He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifter- Mating Fever
4) He’s a vampire or incubus- Lover Unbound
5) He’s a magic user- The Barbarian Prince
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It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman The Emperor's Edge3/25 (Heroine is equivalent of police officer)
2) Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession Unmasked (pilot) 3/7
3) Heroine is non-WASP Fighting to Survive Jenni is Latina 3/6
4) Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship One Eye Open 3/14
5) Heroine is frumpy, shy, geeky, over-weight, scarred or is non-perfect appearing in some way A Week to Be Wicked 3/10
It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession Big Bad Wolf 3/3
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN The Geek Job 3/12
3) He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifterThe Wolf Princess. Karen Whiddon 3/13
4) He’s a vampire or incubusOmega 3/17
5) He’s a magic userThe Mage's Daughter3/21

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Challenge suggestion 2013
8/10
It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman (by which I mean one of the careers that we traditionally consider “professional”—or someone that is in middle to upper management in a “non-traditional” profession.)
2) Bear Meets Girl by Shelly Laurenston
3) Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs
4) Heroine is the Paranormal Crime Seen by Victoria Laurie
5) Geeky Go Fetch by Shelly Laurenston
It’s all about HIM
1) Big Bad Beast by Shelly Laurenston
2) He’s a geek Me and You, You and I by MaryJanice Davidson
3) He’s were-wolf Big Bad Beast by Shelly Laurenston
4) He’s a Vampire Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands
5) He’s a magic user
8/10
It’s all about HER
1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman (by which I mean one of the careers that we traditionally consider “professional”—or someone that is in middle to upper management in a “non-traditional” profession.)
2) Bear Meets Girl by Shelly Laurenston
3) Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs
4) Heroine is the Paranormal Crime Seen by Victoria Laurie
5) Geeky Go Fetch by Shelly Laurenston
It’s all about HIM
1) Big Bad Beast by Shelly Laurenston
2) He’s a geek Me and You, You and I by MaryJanice Davidson
3) He’s were-wolf Big Bad Beast by Shelly Laurenston
4) He’s a Vampire Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands
5) He’s a magic user

1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman (by which I mean one of the careers that we traditionally consider “professional”—or someone that is in middle to upper management in a “non-traditional” profession.)
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5)
It’s all about HIM
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2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN
3) He’s a were-wolf:Forever Frost
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Target: 5/5 FINISHED!
It’s all about HER
1)A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman
2)Heroine is engaged in a non-stereotypical profession
3)Heroine is non-WASP
4)Heroine is the Paranormal in the relationship
5)Heroine is frumpy, shy, geeky, over-weight, scarred or is non-perfect appearing in some way.
It’s all about HIM
1)The hero is in a “heroic” profession
2)He’s a geek
3)He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifter
4)He’s a vampire or incubus
5)He’s a magic user

It’s all about HER
Nightshifted Cassie Alexander
Blood Winter Diana Pharaoh Francis
Frost Burned Patricia Briggs
Night Forbidden Joss Ware
Black City Christina Henry
It’s all about HIM
Lover at Last J.R Ward
Night Resurrected Joss Ware
Fear the Darkness Alexandra Ivy
Driving Mr Dead Molly Harper
Hounded Kevin Hearne










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1) A book where the heroine is a “professional” woman (by which I mean one of the careers that we traditionally consider “professional”—or someone that is in middle to upper management in a “non-traditional” profession.)
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non-stereotypical profession Blood of Innocence- 3.93) Heroine is non-WASP - The Eternity Cure
4)
Paranormal - Demons Forever- 3.45)
Heroine is geeky - Carpe Corpus- 3.11It’s all about HIM
1) The hero is in a “heroic” profession (police, soldier, fireman)
2) He’s a geek—scientist, teacher, hacker, computer expert, and, for a preference, HUMAN
3) He’s a were-wolf or other shapeshifter
4) He’s a vampire or incubus
5) He’s a magic user