Hina's Reading List and Challenges

[Hina]

2013 Challenges Completed


Monthly Challenges

2013 Read The Month Dutch Edition Mei
2013 May Monthly Challenge
2013 Read The Month Dutch Edition Juni
2013 June Monthly Challenge
2013 July Monthly Challenge
2013 Read The Month Dutch Edition Juli


Yearly Challenges

2013 A-Z Author Challenge

Short Term Challenges

The Bachelorette Quarterly Challenge- May 27- Aug 27
NBRC: Tower Teams Read 2013, Round II: Team Mauvelous: 7% Solution Challenge
Read-the-Season Dutch Edition: ZOMER (Summer)
Not Quite A Tournament Challenge


Long Term Challenges


Quarterly Challenges

[Hina]

RRRC - May Monthly Challenge
Duration: 5/1/13 - 5/31/13
10/10 Completed


1. “M" is for May: My Hero by Debbie Macomber. Completed 5/6/13 *** (3 Stars)

2. Happy Birthday Heather!: Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich. Completed 5/4/13 **** (4 Stars)

3. Geography Setting Portugal: Duarte's Child (Latin Lovers) by Lynne Graham. Completed 5/6/13 *** (3 Stars)

4. May Day (May 1) - New to Me Series: Claimed by Evangeline Anderson. Completed 5/3/13 **** (4 Stars)

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): King Of The Desert, Captive Bride (Desert Kings, #2) by Jane Porter. Completed 5/2/13 *** (3 Stars)

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6) - Georgia: Smooth Irish by Jennifer Saints. Completed 5/1/13 **** (4 Stars)

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10) - In TBR since 2011: Bump in the Night by J.D. Robb. Completed 5/5/13 **** (4 Stars)

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): The Italian's Inexperienced Mistress (Ruthless) by Lynne Graham. Completed 5/6/13 ***** (5 Stars)

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Frisco's Kid by Suzanne Brockman. Completed 5/2/13 **** (4 Stars)

10. Readers Choice: Bedding the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello. Completed 5/2/13 **** (4 Stars)

[Hina]

RRRC Read-the-Month Dutch Edition: Mei (May)
Duration: 5/1/2013 - 5/31/2013

3/3 Completed

M - My Hero by Debbie Macomber. Completed 5/6/13 *** (3 Stars)
E - Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich. Completed 5/4/13 **** (4 Stars)
I - The Italian's Inexperienced Mistress (Ruthless) by Lynne Graham. Completed 5/6/13 ***** (5 Stars)

[Hina]

Series Shuffler Challenge
Duration: 5/1/2013 - 7/31/2013
Level: Serial Reader
Completed: 63/20+


Draw:

1. 3 ♣: Bedding the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello. Legacy Collection #3. Completed 5/2/13 **** (4 Stars)
2. 2 ♥: Smooth Irish by Jennifer Saints. Weldon #2.Completed 5/1/13 **** (4 Stars)
3. 2 ♠: King Of The Desert, Captive Bride (Desert Kings, #2) by Jane Porter. Desert Kings #2 Completed 5/2/13 *** (3 Stars)
4. King ♥: Frisco's Kid by Suzanne Brockmann. Tall Dark & Dangerous #3 Completed 5/2/13 **** (4 Stars)
5. 3 ♠: Dillon's Claim by Callie Croix. Dume Ranch #3 Completed 5/8/13 *** (3 Stars)
6. King ♠:If You Were Mine by Bella Andre. The Sullivans #5 Completed 5/9/13 ***** (5 Stars)
7. 3 ♣: On The Edge by Pamela Britton. NASCAR #3 Completed 5/11/13 **** (4 Stars)
8. 2 ♦: Controlled Response by Joey W. Hill. Knights of the Board Room #2 Completed 5/13/13 ***** (5 Stars)
9. King ♥: Alien Mate 2 by Eve Langlais. Alien Mate #2 Completed 5/14/13 *** (3 Stars)
10.King ♣: Tamed By You by Kate Perry. Laurel Heights #7 Completed 5/14/13 **** (4 Stars)
11. 4 ♥: Dane's Restraint by J.J. Ranger. Dume Ranch #4 Completed 5/15/13 **** (4 Stars)
12. 3 ♣: Honor Bound by Joey W. Hill. Knights of the Board Room #3 Completed 5/15/13 ***** (5 Stars)
13. Queen ♦: Shadow by Laurann Dohner. New Species #9 Completed 5/16/13 **** (4 Stars)
14. 3 ♦: Rescue My Heart by Jill Shalvis. Animal Magnetism #3 Completed 5/18/13 **** (4 Stars)
15. King ♠: Let Me Be The One by Bella Andre. The Sullivans #6 Completed 5/20/13 ***** (5 Stars)
16. 3 ♣: Alien Mate 3 by Eve Langlais. Alien Mate #3 Completed 5/19/13 *** (3 Stars)
17. Queen ♥: Come A Little Bit Closer by Bella Andre. The Sullivans #7 Completed 5/23/13 **** (4 Stars)
18. Queen ♠: Always on My Mind by Bella Andre. The Sullivans #8 Completed 5/24/13 ***** (5 Stars)
19. King ♦: Fairy Casanova by Gracen Miller. 1 Night Stand #7 Completed 5/25/13 *** (3 Stars)
20. 2 ♥: Honoring Sean by Maggie Casper. O'Malley Wild # 2 Completed 5/25/13 *** (3 Stars)
21. 3 ♣: Duty, Desire and the Desert King (Desert Kings, #3) by Jane Porter. Desert Kings #3 Completed 5/26/13 **** (4 Stars)
22. King ♦: Panties Optional by Stephanie Beck. 1 Night Stand #8 Completed 5/26/13 **** (4 Stars)
23. 2 ♣: How to Love Your Dragon by Lexxie Couper. Fire Mates #2 Completed 5/26/13 **** (4 Stars)
24. King ♥: It's a Jungle Out There by Stephanie Williams. 1 Night Stand #9 Completed 5/26/13 *** (3 Stars)
25. 4 ♣: Bulletproof Bodyguard (Bodyguard of the Month #4) by Kay Thomas. Bodyguard of the Month #4 Completed 5/28/13 *** (3 Stars)
26. Queen ♥: The Middlesex Suite by Gwendolyn Page. 1 Night Stand #10 Completed 5/28/13 ** (2 Stars)
27. 3 ♣: The Boss's Wife For A Week by Anne McAllister. In Bed With the Boss #3 Completed 5/29/13 *** (3 Stars)
28. 4 ♥: Afterlife by Joey W. Hill. Knights of the Board Room #4 Completed 5/30/13 ***** (5 Stars)
29. Queen ♣: Velvet Angel by Jude Deveraux. Montgomery #5 Completed 5/30/13 ***** (5 Stars)
30. King ♠: Moon by Laurann Dohner. Completed 6/3/13 ***** (5 Stars)
31. 2 ♦: Married by Monday by Catherine Bybee. Weekday Brides #2 Completed 6/6/13 ***** (5 Stars)
32. Queen ♣: Savas' Defiant Mistress by Anne McAllister. Beware of Greeks #7 Completed 6/9/13 *** (3 Stars)
33. 2 ♥: The Greek's Innocent Virgin by Lucy Monroe. Greek Tycoon's #2 Completed 6/12/13 **** (4 Stars)
34. 4 ♦: The Boss's Christmas Baby by Trish Morey. In Bed With The Boss #4 Completed 6/15/13 *** (3 Stars)
35. King ♣: Familiar Desires by Olivia Starke. 1 Night Stand #11 Completed 6/18/13 *** (3 Stars)
36. 4 ♦: Baby Twins: Parents Needed (Baby on Board) by Teresa Carpenter. Baby on Board #4 Completed 6/18/13 *** (3 Stars)
37. King ♥: One Night With a Wolf by Rebecca Royce. 1 Night Stand #12 Completed 6/20/13 **** (4 Stars)
38. Queen ♠: Pleasured by the Secret Millionaire by Natalie Anderson. Nights of Passion #5 Completed 6/20/13 *** (3 Stars)
39. Two ♠: The Greek's Pregnant Lover by Lucy Monroe. Traditional Greek Husbands #2 Completed 6/22/13 **** (4 Stars)
40. King ♣: Takedown by Stacey Kennedy. 1 Night Stand #13Completed 6/22/13 **** (4 Stars)
41. King ♥: Maggie's Secret Wish by Starla Kaye. 1 Night Stand #14 Completed 6/23/13 ** (2 Stars)
42. 3 ♥: The Greek's Christmas Baby by Lucy Monroe. Greek Tycoons #3 Completed 6/23/13 ***** (5 Stars)
43. 2 ♦: The Specialist by Rhonda Nelson. Men Out of Uniform #2 Completed 6/25/13 **** (4 Stars)
44. 3 ♠: Bound By The Baby by Susan Crosby. Millionaire of the Month #3 Completed 6/26/13 *** (3 Stars)
45. 2 ♥: Fire and Rain by Lauren Dane. Cherchez Pack #2 Completed 6/29/13 *** (3 Stars)
46. King ♠: Wings of a Butterfly by A. Faris. 1 Night Stand #15 Completed 6/30/13 ** (2 Stars)
47. Queen ♥: Italian Boss, Housekeeper Bride by Sharon Kendrick. In Bed with the Boss #5 Completed 7/2/13 *** (3 Stars)
48. King ♣: Taken By Her Greek Boss by Cathy Williams. In Bed with the Boss #6 Completed 7/1/13 *** (3 Stars)
49. Queen ♣: Hostile Takeover by Joey W. Hill. Knights of the Board Room #5 Completed 7/4/13 ***** (5 Stars)
50. 3 ♦: Hard Irish by Jennifer Saints. Weldon #3 Completed 7/7/13 ***** (5 Stars)
51. 2 ♠: The Power and the Glory by Kimberly Lang. The Marshalls #2 Completed 7/8/13 ** (2 Stars)
52. 4 ♠: The Billionaire's Pregnant Mistress by Lucy Monroe. Greek Tycoons #4 Completed 7/8/13 **** (4 Stars)
53. 3 ♥: The Maverick by Rhonda Nelson. Men Out of Uniform #3 Completed 7/9/13 **** (4 Stars)
54. King ♦: The Santorini Bride by Anne McAllister. Beware of Greeks! #4 Completed 7/10/13 *** (3 Stars)
55. King ♦: Mistress Bought and Paid For (Mistress to a Millionaire) by Lynne Graham. Mistress To A Millionaire #15 Completed 7/15/13 *** (3 Stars)
56. 3 ♣: Hayden's Hellion by Maggie Casper. O'Malley Wild #3 Completed 7/16/13 *** (3 Stars)
57. Queen ♥: My Tall Dark Greek Boss by Anna Cleary. In Bed With The Boss #9 Completed 7/17/13 *** (3 Stars)
58. 3 ♦: Rescued: Mother-To-Be by Trish Wylie. Baby on Board #3 Completed 7/191/13 ** (2 Stars)
59. King ♣: Handcuffs and Silk by Mary Quast. 1 Night Stand #16 Completed 7/19/13 *** (3 Stars)
60. Queen ♦: The Latin Lover by Lucy Monroe. Greek Tycoons #5 Completed 7/20/13 *** (3 Stars)
61. King ♠: Celestial Seduction by Jessica E. Subject. 1 Night Stand #17 Completed 7/22/13 **** (4 Stars)
62. King ♥: His Secretary Mistress by Chantelle Shaw. Mistress to a Millionaire #13 Completed 7/21/13 **** (4 Stars)
63. Queen ♥: Her Bodyguard (The Delancey Dynasty, #1) (Bodyguard of the Month) by Mallory Kane. Bodyguard of the Month #5 Completed 7/23/13 *** (3 Stars)
64. 2 ♦: Mistletoe Magic by Stacey Joy Netzel. Romancing Wisconsin #2 Completed 7/26/13 **** (4 Stars)
65. 2 ♣: His Mistress By Arrangement by Natalie Anderson. Nights of Passion #2 Completed 7/27/13 **** (4 Stars)
66. Queen ♥: The Baby's Bodyguard by Alice Sharpe. Bodyguard of the Month #6 Completed 7/28/13 *** (3 Stars)
67.

[Hina]

Zodiac Horoscope Challenge
Duration: 4/1/13 - 9/30/13
Round II
10/10

Sign: Aries

1. Spell It Out

A - I Only Have Eyes for You by Bella Andre. Completed 4/25/13 ***** (5 Stars)
R - The Wedding Date by Ally Blake. Completed 4/26/13 **** (4 Stars)
I - The Italian's Wedding Ultimatum by Kim Lawrence. Completed 4/28/13 **** (4 Stars)
E - Engaged with the Boss by Elle James. Completed 4/27/13 ***** (5 Stars)
S - The Spanish Billionaire's Pregnant Wife by Lynne Graham. Completed 4/24/13 **** (4 Stars)

2. Zodiac Sign Number

Aries - 1st Zodiac Sign: The Sultan's Bought Bride (Harlequin Presents, 2418) by Jane Porter. Completed 4/29/13 *** (3 Stars)

3. Ruling Element

Fire - One Fine Fireman by Jennifer Bernard. Completed 5/7/13 **** (4 Stars)

4. Chinese Zodiac Animal

Dog - Rescue My Heart by Jill Shalvis. Completed 5/18/13 **** (4 Stars)

5. Career

Aries - Rescue Worker: After the Fire by Kathryn Shay. Completed 5/21/13 **** (4 Stars)

6. Birthstone

April - Diamond (White): Come A Little Bit Closer by Bella Andre. Completed 5/23/13 **** (4 Stars)

[Hina]

hehe..look there's my name..LOL. Of course I am in!!


RRRC's Not Quite a Tournament Challenge
Duration: 5/1/13 - 6/30/13
Number of Rounds Completed: 6
Number of Books Read: 30/30
Points:30
Theme: Fire

1. Hina's Category (Firefighter) - One Fine Fireman by Jennifer Bernard. Completed 5/7/13 **** (4 Stars)
2. Sassafrass's Category (Fire) - Trial by Fire by Jo Davis. Completed 5/7/13 ***** (5 Stars)
3. Nikita's Category (Hot Couple) - Sex at Work by Miranda Forbes. Completed 5/10/13 * (1 Star)
4. JoJo's Category (Rain) - Wild Rain by Donna Kauffman. Completed 5/10/13 *** (3 Stars)
5. Katie’s Category (Flame) - Claimed by Evangeline Anderson. Completed 5/3/13 **** (4 Stars)

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Round II

1. Hina - Firefighter: The Fireman Who Loved Me by Jennifer Bernard. Completed 5/18/13 **** (4 Stars)
2. Sassafrass - Smoke: After the Fire by Kathryn Shay. Completed 5/21/13 **** (4 Stars)
3. Nikita - Hot Couple: Under Fire by Jo Davis. Completed 5/15/13 ***** (5 Stars)
4. Jojo (Wind)- Arctic Winds by Sondrae Bennett. Completed 5/16/13 *** (3 Stars)
5. Katie (Blaze) - Alien Mate 2 by Eve Langlais. Completed 5/14/13 *** (3 Stars)

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Round III

1. Hina - Firefighter: Hidden Fire by Jo Davis. Completed 6/7/13 ***** (5 Stars)
2. Sassafrass - Fire - The Player by Rhonda Nelson. Completed 6/4/13 **** (4 Stars)
3. Nikita - Hot Couple - Afterlife by Joey W. Hill. Completed 5/30/13 ***** (5 Stars)
4. JoJo (Water) - Treasured by Crystal Jordan. Completed 5/31/13 **** (4 Stars)
5. Katie (Flame) - The Boss's Wife For A Week by Anne McAllister. Completed 5/29/13 *** (3 Stars)

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Round IV

1. Hina - Firefighter: Colorado Fireman by C.C. Coburn. Completed 6/20/13 **** (4 Stars)
2. Sassafrass - Fire - Line of Fire by Jo Davis. Completed 6/16/13 ***** (5 Stars)
3. Nikita - Hot Couple - Come to Me by Jaymie Holland. Completed 6/2/13 *** (3 Stars)
4. JoJo (Water) - The Water Baby by Cherie Le Clare. Completed 6/3/13 *** (3 Stars)
5. Katie (Flame) - Savas' Defiant Mistress by Anne McAllister. Completed 6/9/13 *** (3 Stars)

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Round V

1. Hina - Firefighter: Flashpoint by Jill Shalvis. Completed 6/24/13 **** (4 Stars)
2. Sassafrass - Fire - Ride the Fire by Jo Davis. Completed 6/17/13 ***** (5 Stars)
3. Nikita - Hot Couple - Irish Sex Fairy by Kelly Jamieson. Completed 6/21/13 **** (4 Stars)
4. JoJo (Rain) - Lexie's First Time by Mimi Strong. Completed 6/8/13 ** (2 Stars)
5. Katie (Inferno) - The Specialist by Rhonda Nelson. Completed 6/25/13 **** (4 Stars)

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Round VI

1. Hina - Firefighter: Flashback by Jill Shalvis. Completed 6/30/2013 *** (3 Stars)
2. Sassafrass - Fire - Up In Flames by Rosanna Leo. Completed 6/19/2013 *** (3 Stars)
3. Nikita - Hot Couple - One on One by Cathryn Fox. Completed 6/23/13 *** (3 Stars)
4. JoJo (Rain) - Fire and Rain by Lauren Dane. Completed 6/29/13 *** (3 Stars)
5. Katie (Flame) - Broomstick Breakdown by Eve Langlais. Completed 6/26/13 ** (2 Stars)

[Hina]

2013 RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION CHALLENGE
Duration: 1/1/2013 - 12/31/13
20/30 Completed


Level 1
10/10 Completed


1. The Privileged and the Damned by Kimberly Lang. Completed 1/1/13 *** (3 Stars)
2. Working Out by Marie Harte. Completed 1/2/13 **** (4 Stars)
3. Flirting in Traffic by Beth Kery. Completed 1/3/13 *** (3 Stars)
4. The Dangerous Lord by Sabrina Jeffries. Completed 1/4/13 ***** (5 Stars)
5. The Petrov Proposal by Maisey Yates. Completed 1/6/13 **** (4 Stars)

New To Me Author
6. Criminal Promises by Nikki Duncan. Completed 1/5/13 **** (4 Stars)
7. Wife by Wednesday by Catherine Bybee. Completed 1/6/13 ***** (5 Stars)
8. Immortally Yours by Angie Fox. Completed 1/10/13 **** (4 Stars)
9. Fighting Chance by Lacey Savage. Completed 1/12/13 *** (3 Stars)
10. Christmas Confessions by Kathleen Long. Completed 1/15/13 ** (2 Stars)


Level 2
10/10 Completed
Female Authors:
1. Satisfaction Guaranteed by Isabelle Drake. (NTM) Completed 1/24/13 *** (3 Stars)
2. Tempted by Her Innocent Kiss by Maya Banks. Completed 2/13/13 **** (4 Stars)
3. Hunk for the Holidays by Katie Lane. Completed 2/26/13 ***** (5 Stars)
4. Never Too Hot by Bella Andre. Completed 3/3/13 **** (4 Stars)
5. Skies of Fire by Zoe Archer. Completed 2/25/13 **** (4 Stars)

Male/ Male sounding/ Initials Authors:
1. Cowboy Bad Boys by Randi Alexander. (NTM) Completed 2/2/13 **** (4 Stars)
2. Night of Fire by Nico Rosso. (NTM) Completed 3/10/13 *** (3 Stars)
3. Vanilla on Top by C.J. Ellison. (NTM) Completed 2/22/13 *** (3 Stars)
4. The Arrival by Jordan Summers.(NTM) Completed 3/7/13 *** (3 Stars)
5. Board Resolution by Joey W. Hill. Completed 3/9/13 ***** (5 Stars)

Level 3: Pioneers of Historical Romance tentative list
3/10 Completed
1. Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood. Completed 3/11/13 ***** (5 Stars)
2. Velvet Song by Jude Deveraux. Completed 3/15/13 **** (4 Stars)
3. Royal Seduction by Jennifer Blake. Completed 3/22/13 ***** (5 Stars)
4. Nobody's Angel by Karen Robards. Completed
5. Scandal Becomes Her by Shirlee Busbee.
6. The Pride of Lions by Marsha Canham.
7. Merely Magic by Patricia Rice.
8. Comanche Moon Rising by Constance O'Banyon.
9. The Duchess by Beatrice Small.
10. A Year and a Day by Virginia Henley.

[Hina]

NBRC: Tower Teams Read 2013, Round II
Team: Mauvelous
Hina's Readathon Progress
Duration: 5/1/13 - 5/12/13

Goal: 5000 pages
Starting Page Stat: 17705
Readathon Pages Read: 5340 Pages


Books Read:
Book 1: Smooth Irish by Jennifer Saints. 252 pages
Book 2: Bedding the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello. 254 pages.
Book 3: King Of The Desert, Captive Bride (Desert Kings, #2) by Jane Porter. 192 pages.
Book 4: Frisco's Kid by Suzanne Brockman. 256 pages.
Book 5: Claimed by Evangeline Anderson. 321 pages.
Book 6: Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich. 320 pages.
Book 7: Bump in the Night by J.D. Robb. 393 pages.
Book 8: Duarte's Child (Latin Lovers) by Lynne Graham. 192 pages.
Book 9: The Italian's Inexperienced Mistress (Ruthless) by Lynne Graham. 192 pages.
Book 10:My Hero by Debbie Macomber. 239 pages.
Book 11:One Fine Fireman by Jennifer Bernard. 169 pages.
Book 12:Trial by Fire by Jo Davis. 352 pages.
Book 13:Dillon's Claim by Callie Croix. 128 pages. **Lisa Kay's Page count.
Book 14:If You Were Mine by Bella Andre. 194 pages.
Book 15:Wild Rain: A Loveswept Classic Romanc by Donna Kauffman. 256 pages.
Book 16: Sex at Work: An Xcite Collection of Inappropriate Behaviour on the Job by Miranda Forbes. 208 pages.
Book 17: Dangerous by Amanda Quick. 354 pages. (Mauve Cover)
Book 18: Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr. 340 pages (Young Adult)
Book 19: On The Edge by Pamela Britton. 384 pages
Book 20: Reluctant Mistress, Blackmailed Wife (Greek Tycoons) by Lynne Graham. 192 pages
Book 21: Controlled Response by Joey W. Hill. 152 pages

[Hina]

The Lost Challenges
Crazy Color Challenge
Duration: 5/14/13 - 5/13/14
4/64 Completed


The Colors:

Reds & Pinks:
Chili Red
Cranberry Jello
Deep Pink
Dog Tongue
Fuchsia
Hot Pink
Pink
Pink Shell
Red
Ruby Red

Oranges:
Apricot
Burnt Sienna
Neon Carrot
Ochre
Orange
Orange Red - Under Fire by Jo Davis. Completed 5/15/13 ***** (5 Stars)
Tangerine



Yellows:
Banana
Lemon Chiffon
Maize
Mustard
Safety Vest
School Bus
Yellow

Greens:
Broccoli
Cat's Eye
Celery
Forest Green
Green
Kermit
Khaki
Lichen
Mint
Neon Green

Blues:

Aqua
Blue
Blueberry
Carolina Blue
Cornflower
Navy
Sky Blue
Slate Blue - Alien Mate 2 by Eve Langlais. Completed 5/14/13 *** (3 Stars)
Turquoise
Topaz Blue



Purples:
Deep Purple
Indigo
Medium Purple
Orchid
Plum
Purple
Sea Urchin
Thistle
Violet
Violet Red

Neutrals:
Black - Shadow by Laurann Dohner. Completed 5/16/13 **** (4 Stars)
Brown
Gold
Gray
Light Tan - Tamed By You by Kate Perry. Completed 5/14/13 **** (4 Stars)
Raw Umber
Silver
Tan
Timberwolf
White

[Hina]

The Lost Challenges
50 States Challenge - 2012
Duration: 8/13/12-8/13/13
19/50 Completed

Hina's Map

Make yours @ BigHugeLabs.com

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona - Losing Control by Jaymie Holland. Completed 8/24/12 **** (4 Stars)
Arkansas
California - Perfect for You by Kate Perry. Completed 8/22/12 *** (3 Stars)
Colorado - The Nanny's Homecoming by Linda Goodnight. Completed 8/22/12 **** (4 Stars)
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia - Sweet Caroline by Lissa Matthews. Completed 9/11/12 *** (3 Stars)
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois - Hot for Santa by Lacey Alexander. Completed 8/15/12 **** (4 Stars)
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine - Highlander for the Holidays by Janet Chapman. Completed 9/12/12 ***** (5 Stars)
Maryland - Valentine Submission by Sue Lyndon. Completed 8/26/12 **** (4 Stars)
Massachusetts - Simply Scandalous by Carly Phillips. Completed 8/13/12 *** (3 Stars)
Michigan - Candy Houses by Michelle M. Pillow. Completed 9/3/12 *** (3 Stars)
Minnesota
Mississippi - At His Mercy by Alison Kent. Completed 8/25/12 *** (3 Stars)
Missouri
Montana - To Bed a Montana Man by KyAnn Waters. Completed 8/28/12 **** (4 Stars)
Nebraska
Nevada - Play Me by Jennifer Probst. Completed 8/22/12 ***** (5 Stars)
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York - Mistress to the Beast by Eve Vaughn. Completed 8/22/12 **** (4 Stars)
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio - The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning. Completed 8/19/12 ***** (5 Stars)
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania - The Socialite and the Bodyguard (Bodyguard of the Month #1) by Dana Marton. Completed 9/27/12 *** (3 Stars)
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee - Hot Mail by Janice Maynard. Completed 9/4/12 *** (3 Stars)
Texas - Take it Like a Vamp by Candace Havens. Completed 8/21/12 *** (3 Stars)
Utah
Vermont
Virginia - Seeing Spots by Ellen Fisher. Completed 8/29/12 **** (4 Stars)
Washington - Wrong Bed, Right Guy by Katee Robert. Completed 8/15/12 ***** (5 Stars)
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

[Hina]

The Lost Challenges
2013 It's All in a Name Challenge
Duration: 1/1/13 - 12/31/13
0/200

Girls Names:

1.Sophia
2.Emma
3.Olivia
4.Isabella
5.Ava
6.Lily
7.Zoe
8.Chloe
9.Mia
10.Madison
11.Emily
12.Ella
13.Madelyn
14.Abigail
15.Aubrey
16.Addison
17.Avery
18.Layla
19.Hailey
20.Amelia
21.Hannah
22.Charlotte
23.Kaitlyn
24.Harper
25.Kaylee
26.Sophie
27.Mackenzie
28.Peyton
29.Riley
30.Grace
31.Brooklyn
32.Sarah
33.Aaliyah
34.Anna
35.Arianna
36.Ellie
37.Natalie
38.Isabelle
39.Lillian
40.Evelyn
41.Elizabeth
42.Lyla
43.Lucy
44.Claire
45.Makayla
46.Kylie
47.Audrey
48.Maya
49.Leah
50.Gabriella
51.Annabelle
52.Savannah
53.Nora
54.Reagan
55.Scarlett
56.Samantha
57.Alyssa
58.Allison
59.Elena
60.Stella
61.Alexis
62.Victoria
63.Aria
64.Molly
65.Maria
66.Bailey
67.Sydney
68.Bella
69.Mila
70.Taylor
71.Kayla
72.Eva
73.Jasmine
74.Gianna
75.Alexandra
76.Julia
77.Eliana
78.Kennedy
79.Brianna
80.Ruby
81.Lauren
82.Alice
83.Violet
84.Kendall
85.Morgan
86.Caroline
87.Piper
88.Brooke
89.Elise
90.Alexa
91.Sienna
92.Reese
93.Clara
94.Paige
95.Kate
96.Nevaeh
97.Sadie
98.Quinn
99.Isla
100. Eleanor


Boys Names

1.Aiden
2.Jackson
3.Ethan
4.Liam
5.Mason
6.Noah
7.Lucas
8.Jacob
9.Jayden
10.Jack
11.Logan
12.Ryan
13.Caleb
14.Benjamin
15.William
16.Michael
17.Alexander
18.Elijah
19.Matthew
20.Dylan
21.James
22.Owen
23.Connor
24.Brayden
25.Carter
26.Landon
27.Joshua
28.Luke
29.Daniel
30.Gabriel
31.Nicholas
32.Nathan
33.Oliver
34.Henry
35.Andrew
36.Gavin
37.Cameron
38.Eli
39.Max
40.Isaac
41.Evan
42.Samuel
43.Grayson
44.Tyler
45.Zachary
46.Wyatt
47.Joseph
48.Charlie
49.Hunter
50.David
51.Anthony
52.Christian
53.Colton
54.Thomas
55.Dominic
56.Austin
57.John
58.Sebastian
59.Cooper
60.Levi
61.Parker
62.Isaiah
63.Chase
64.Blake
65.Aaron
66.Alex
67.Adam
68.Tristan
69.Julian
70.Jonathan
71.Christopher
72.Jace
73.Nolan
74.Miles
75.Jordan
76.Carson
77.Colin
78.Ian
79.Riley
80.Xavier
81.Hudson
82.Adrian
83.Cole
84.Brody
85.Leo
86.Jake
87.Bentley
88.Sean
89.Jeremiah
90.Asher
91.Nathaniel
92.Micah
93.Jason
94.Ryder
95.Declan
96.Hayden
97.Brandon
98.Easton
99.Lincoln
100.Harrison

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The Lost Challenges
The Smurfs Challenge
Duration: 8/13/12 - 8/13/13
81/104 Completed
Level: Hard



1.Papa Smurf- The Greek Billionaire's Baby Revenge by Jennie Lucas. Completed 9/11/12 **** (4 Stars)
2. Smurfette- Wrong Bed, Right Guy by Katee Robert. Completed 8/15/12 ***** (5 Stars)
3. Hefty Smurf- Last Man on Earth by Michelle M. Pillow. Completed 9/3/12 *** (3 Stars)
4. Brainy Smurf- Seeing Spots by Ellen Fisher. Completed 8/29/12 **** (4 Stars)
5. Clumsy Smurf- How to Marry a Marquis by Julia Quinn. Completed 9/6/12 ***** (5 Stars)
6. Jokey Smurf- Worth the Trip by Penny McCall. Completed 9/5/12 ***** (5 Stars)
7. Grouchy Smurf- Mistress to the Beast by Eve Vaughn. Completed 8/22/12 **** (4 Stars)
8. Dreamy Smurf- Before Dawn by Ann Bruce. Completed 8/30/12 **** (4 Stars)
9. Greedy Smurf- Cracklin' Rosie by Lissa Mathews. Completed 9/21/12 *** (3 Stars)
10. Chef Smurf- Simply Scandalous by Carly Phillips. Completed 8/13/12 *** (3 Stars)
11. Vanity Smurf- Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning. Completed 10/11/12 ***** (5 Stars)
12. Scaredy Smurf- Read a book that has a horror element.
13. Tracker Smurf- Body Heat by Carly Phillips. Completed 9/23/12 **** (4 Stars)
14. Sloppy Smurf a.k.a. Stinky Smurf- The Chase by Erin McCarthy. Completed 10/17/12 *** (3 Stars)
15. Harmony Smurf- Highlander for the Holidays by Janet Chapman. Completed 9/12/12 ***** (5 Stars)
16. Painter Smurf- Innocent Wife, Baby Of Shame by Melanie Milburne. Completed 8/14/12 * (1 Star)
17. Poet Smurf-Devil's Desire by Laurie McBain. Completed 8/23/12 **** (4 Stars)
18. Baby Smurf- Pregnancy of Revenge by Jacqueline Baird. Completed 8/26/12 *** (3 Stars)
19. Nat Smurfling a.k.a. Natural Smurf- The Nanny's Homecoming by Linda Goodnight. Completed 8/22/12 **** (4 Stars)
20. Snappy Smurfling- The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer. Completed 8/30/12 ***** (5 Stars)
21. Slouchy Smurfling- Imitation in Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 10/19/12 ***** (5 Stars)
22. Grandpa Smurf- Saving Jenna by Violet Summers. Completed 9/10/12 ***** (5 Stars)
23. Farmer Smurf- Sleeping Love by Sara Curran-Ross. Completed 8/14/12 ** (2 Stars)
24. Sassette Smurfling- Perfect for You by Kate Perry. Completed 8/22/12 *** (3 Stars)
25. Alchemist Smurf- The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning. Completed 8/19/12 ***** (5 Stars)
26. Timid Smurf a.k.a. Actor Smurf- Read a book that has been made into a movie or play.
27. Architect Smurf- Read a book that has a skyscraper mentioned in it.
28. Baker Smurf- Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec. Completed 10/6/12 ***** (5 Stars)
29. Clockwork Smurf- Read a book from the steam punk genre.
30. Dabbler Smurf a.k.a. Doctor Smurf- Sacred Surrender by Ava Riley. Completed 8/27/12 **** (4 Stars)
31. Complimentary Smurf- The 7 Lb., 2 Oz. Valentine by Marie Ferrarella. Completed 9/17/12 ** (2 Stars)
32. Wild Smurf- The Loner's Thanksgiving Wish by Roxanne Rustand. Completed 11/14/12 *** (3 Stars)
33. Enamored Smurf- Hot for Santa by Lacey Alexander. Completed 8/15/12 **** (4 Stars)
34. Finance Smurf- To Bed a Montana Man by KyAnn Waters. Completed 8/28/12 **** (4 Stars)
35. Fisher Smurf- Finally a Bride by Lisa Childs. Completed 11/25/12 **** (4 Stars)
36. Flying Smurf a.k.a. Aviator- Read a book that involves an airplane
37. King Smurf- The Sultan's Choice by Abby Green. Completed 9/29/12 **** (4 Stars)
38. Lazy Smurf a.k.a. Sleepy- Read a book where a character oversleeps.
39. Miner Smurf- read a book where a character has a dirty job.
40. Fakir Smurf- Read a book set where snake charming is common such as India, though other Asian nations such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia, as well as the North African countries of Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.
41. Nosy Smurf- Simply Sensual by Carly Phillips. Completed 9/18/12 **** (4 Stars)
42. Reflection Smurf a.k.a. Hundredth- Read a book where lightning or a storm is a key element.
43. Reporter Smurf- See You in My Dreams by Jess Dee. Completed 9/27/12 ***** (5 Stars)
44. Sneezy Smurf a.k.a Sickly Smurf or Chilly Smurf- Read a book where a character gets sick.
45. Handy Smurf- Sweet Caroline by Lissa Mathews. Completed 9/11/12 *** (3 Stars)
46. Sweepy Smurf- Losing Control by Jaymie Holland. Completed 8/24/12 **** (4 Stars)
47. Tailor Smurf- 68 & Climbing by Kate Douglas. Completed 10/3/12 **** (4 Stars)
48. Weakling Smurf- Read a book where there is a competition or game.
49. Editor Smurf- Breaking Point by Pamela Clare. Completed 9/8/12 ***** (5 Stars)
50. Wooley Smurf- Deacon's Touch by Callie Croix. Completed 9/13/12 ***** (5 Stars)
51. Weather Smurf- The Touch by Jaymie Holland. Completed 9/1/12 **** (4 Stars)
52. Nurse Smurf- The Doctor's Family (Rocky Mountain Heirs #3) by Lenora Worth. Completed 9/7/12 **** (4 Stars)
53. Lucky Smurf- Read a book with a character who has had a streak of bad luck.
54. Lumberjack Smurf- At His Mercy by Alison Kent. Completed 8/24/12 *** (3 Stars)
55. Nanny Smurf- Enticed by His Forgotten Lover by Maya Banks. Completed 8/26/12 **** (4 Stars)
56. Archeologist Smurf- Read a book where there is a search for an artifact or temple.
57. Explorer Smurf- The Lust Boat by Roz Lee. Completed 9/30/12 *** (3 Stars)
58. Miller Smurf- The Best Man's Bride by Lisa Childs. Completed 9/24/12 **** (4 Stars)
59. Traveler Smurf- The Purchased Wife by Michelle Reid. Completed 8/28/12 *** (3 Stars)
60. Liar Smurf- Exposed: Her Undercover Millionaire by Michelle Celmer. Completed 8/24/12 *** (3 Stars)
61. Hunter Smurf- Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins. Completed 8/27/12 ***** (5 Stars)
62. Astro Smurf- The Man by Mechele Armstrong. Completed 9/9/12 *** (3 Stars)
63. Barber Smurf- Werewolf in Denver by Vicki Lewis Thompson. Completed 10/12/12 **** (4 Stars)
64. Cobbler Smurf- Vision in White by Nora Roberts. Completed 11/14/12 **** (4 Stars)
65. Marco Smurf a.k.a Submariner Smurf- Read a book with pirates.
66. Flighty Smurf- Read a book with a character who is easily distracted by anything and tends to forget things
67. Don Smurfo- Midnight Warrior by Iris Johansen. Completed 10/5/12 **** (4 Stars)
68. Nobody Smurf-Take it Like a Vamp by Candace Havens. Completed 8/21/12 *** (3 Stars)
69. Pushover Smurf- read a book where a character has problems telling others no.
70. Gusty Smurf- Read a book with a Scottish character.
71. Panicky Smurf- Highlander for the Holidays by Janet Chapman. Completed 9/12/12 ***** (5 Stars)
72. Crazy Smurf- The Dark God's Bride by Dahlia Lu. Completed 11/6/12 **** (4 Stars)
73. Narrator Smurf- Candy Houses by Shiloh Walker. Completed 9/3/12 *** (3 Stars)
74. Passive- Aggressive Smurf- Amaury's Hellion by Tina Folsom. Completed 10/2/12 **** (4 Stars)
75. Disabled Smurf- How to Romance a Rake by Manda Collins.Completed 8/14/12 **** (4 Stars)
76. Weepy Smurf- Read a book that made you cry.
77. Bored Smurf- Baby Of Shame (Harlequin Presents) by Julia James. Completed 8/15/12 *** (3 Stars)
78a. Twin Smurfs- Whispers in the Dark by Maya Banks. 9/25/12 ***** (5 Stars)
78b. 2nd in a Series- Play Me by Jennifer Probst. Completed 8/22/12 ***** (5 Stars)
79. Acrobat Smurf- Easy by Tammara Webber. Completed 11/1/12 ***** (5 Stars)
80. Musical Smurf- For Everything by Rae Spencer. Completed 8/27/12 *** (3 Stars)
81. Black Smurf- Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 10/4/12 ***** (5 Stars)
82. Sculptor Smurf- Unexpected Bride by Lisa Childs. Completed 7/10/12 **** (4 Stars)
83. Equilibrist Smurf- Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts. Completed 11/20/12 **** (4 Stars)
84. Peasant Smurf- Exposed by Julie Leto. Completed 9/20/12 *** (3 Stars)
85. Fallen Smurf- Naked Edge by Pamela Clare. Completed 9/1/12 ***** (5 Stars)
86. Quesy Smurf- Negligee Behavior by Shelli Stevens. Completed 9/2/12 ***** (5 Stars)
87. Pusher Smurf- Skin Deep by Pamela Clare. Completed 9/22/12 ***** (5 Stars)
88. Upside down Smurf- About That Night by Julie James. Completed 10/14/12 ***** (5 Stars)
89. Camper Smurf- Read a book where characters sleep outside or in a tent.
90. Show off Smurf- Read a book with a collector.
91. Impolite Smurf- Bond of Hatred by Lynne Graham. Completed 8/29/12 **** (4 Stars)
92. Annoying Smurf- Wicked Burn by Beth Kery. Completed 10/2/12 ***** (5 Stars)
93. Simple Minded Smurf- The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst. Completed 11/13/12 **** (4 Stars)
94. Reveler Smurf- Mistletoe & Margaritas by Shannon Stacey. Completed 10/1/12 *** (3 Stars)
95. Thinker Smurf- The Sheriff's Runaway Bride by Arlene James. Completed 9/4/12 **** (4 Stars)
96. Dancer Smurf- Read a book that has a dancer or the characters go to a dance.
97. Pointer Smurf- Samson's Lovely Mortal by Tina Folsom. Compelted 9/16/12 ***** (5 Stars)
98. Disguised Smurf- Read a book where a character wears a disguise.
99. Tuffy Smurf- One Day to Find a Husband by Shirley Jump. Completed 9/25/12 *** (3 Stars)
100. Stoic Smurf- Sheikh with Benefits by Teresa Morgan. Completed 8/24/12 **** (4 Stars)
101. Postman Smurf- Hot Mail by Janice Maynard. Completed 9/4/12 *** (3 Stars)
102. Suicide Mission Smurf- Read a book where a character has a seemingly hopeless goal.
103. Blacksmith Smurf- Friday's Child by Georgette Heyer. Completed 9/19/12 *** (3 Stars)

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The Lost Challenges
Junk Food Day Challenge: 16 Oz or more
Duration: 5/14/13 - 11/13/13
Levels: 64 Ounces: 3 books from each soda type
16/27 Completed


Cola:
Coke: Shadow by Laurann Dohner. Completed 5/16/13 **** (4 Stars)
Pepsi: Alien Mate 3 by Eve Langlais. Completed 5/19/13 *** (3 Stars)
RC Cola: Read a book with an author or character who has the initials R.C.



Diet:

Coke Zero: Teasing Trent by M. Malone. Completed 5/31/13 *** (3 Stars)
Pepsi one: Arctic Winds by Sondrae Bennett. Completed 5/16/13 *** (3 Stars)
Diet Rite: Alien Mate 2 by Eve Langlais. Completed 5/14/13 *** (3 Stars)




"Pepper"-style
Dr. Pepper: duty, desire, and the desert king by Jane Porter. Completed 5/26/13 **** (4 Stars)
Pibb Xtra: Read a book that is an extra in a series (half step books)
Dr Slice: Dane's Restraint by J.J. Ranger. Completed 5/15/13 *** (3 Stars)



Orange:
Tropicana Twister: The Pregnancy Test by Erin McCarthy. Completed 5/27/13 ***** (5 Stars)
Minute Maid: Read a book with a virgin character.
Crush: Read a book with a character you have a book-crush on.



Lemon/Lime:
Sprite: Read a book with some kind of fae.
7 up: Tamed By You by Kate Perry. Completed 5/14/13 **** (4 Stars)
Sierra Mist: Arctic Winds by Sondrae Bennett. Completed 5/16/13 *** (3 Stars)



Other citrus flavors:

Mellow Yellow: The Specialist by Rhonda Nelson. Completed 6/25/13 **** (4 Stars)
Mountain Dew: Rescue My Heart by Jill Shalvis. Completed 5/18/13 **** (4 Stars)
Sun Drop: Under Fire by Jo Davis. Completed 5/15/13 ***** (5 Stars)



Ginger ale:
Seagram's Ginger Ale: Read a book that takes place near the sea.
Canada Dry: Read a book set in Canada or written by a Canadian author.
Patio: Always on My Mind by Bella Andre. Completed 5/24/13 ***** (5 Stars)



Root beer:
Barq’s: Read a book with a character who has “bite”.
Mug Root Beer: Wife for Hire by Christine Bell. Completed 5/28/13 **** (4 Stars)
A&W Root Beer: Read a book where the author or a character’s initials are A.W.



Sports drinks:
Gatorade: Honor Bound by Joey W. Hill. Completed 5/15/13 ***** (5 Stars)
Powerade: Read a book with a character with a special power.
All Sport: Let Me Be The One by Bella Andre. Completed 5/20/13 ***** (5 Stars)

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Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2013 A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: 1/1/13 - 12/31/13
26/26 Completed


A - Forbidden Jewel of India by Louise Allen. Completed 1/17/13 **** (4 Stars)
B - Flirting in Traffic by Beth Kery. Completed 1/3/13 *** (3 Stars)
C - Wife by Wednesday by Catherine Bybee. Completed 1/6/13 ***** (5 Stars)
D - Criminal Promises by Nikki Duncan. Completed 1/5/13 **** (4 Stars)
E - Too Dangerous to Desire by Cara Elliot. Completed 1/22/13 **** (4 Stars)
F - Immortally Yours by Angie Fox. Completed 1/10/13 **** (4 Stars)
G - Untamed Magick by Eliza Gayle. Completed 2/8/13 *** (3 Stars)
H - Working Out by Marie Harte. Completed 1/2/13 **** (4 Stars)
I - Satisfaction Guaranteed by Isabelle Drake. Completed 1/24/13 *** (3 Stars)
J - Icebound by Julie Rowe. Completed 1/3/13 **** (4 Stars)
K - The Privileged and the Damned by Kimberly Lang. Completed 1/1/13 *** (3 Stars)
L - Fighting Chance by Lacey Savage. Completed 1/12/13 *** (3 Stars)
M - Home for the Holidays by Sarah Mayberry. Completed 1/7/13 **** (4 Stars)
N - Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh. Completed 1/8/13 **** (4 Stars)
O - Heart Mate by Robin D. Owens. Completed 2/5/13 *** (3 Stars)
P - Return To You by Kate Perry. Completed 1/31/13 **** (4 Stars)
Q - No Flowers Required by Cari Quinn. Completed 2/20/13 **** (4 Stars)
R - Origin in Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 2/18/13 ***** (5 Stars)
S - The Dangerous Lord by Sabrina Jeffries. Completed 1/4/13 ***** (5 Stars)
T - Beloved by Toni Morrison. Completed 3/8/13 **** (4 Stars)
U - Groom Wanted by Debra Ullrick. Completed 3/21/13 *** (3 Stars)
V - Rude Awakening by Veronica Chadwick. Completed 1/25/13 **** (4 Stars)
W - Blind Destiny by Shiloh Walker. Completed 2/6/13 **** (4 Stars)
X - Cowboy Bad Boys by Randi Alexander. Completed 2/2/13 **** (4 Stars)
Y - The Petrov Proposal by Maisey Yates. Completed 1/6/13 **** (4 Stars)
Z - Skies of Fire by Zoe Archer. Completed 2/25/13 ****(4 Stars)

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Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2013 Stacking the Series Challenge
1/12 Series Completed
?/? books Completed




12 Books: New York Blades Series by Deirdre Martin
1. Body Check
2. Fair Play
3. Total Rush
4. The Penalty Box
4.5 Hot Ticket
5. Chasing Stanley
6. Just A Taste
7. Power Play
7.5 Double the Heat
8. Icebreaker
9. Breakaway
10. Hip Check

11 Books: Kendrick/Coulter/Harrigan series by Catherine Anderson
1. Baby Love
2. Phantom Waltz
3. Sweet Nothings
4. Blue Skies
5. Bright Eyes
6. My Sunshine
7. Sun Kissed
8. Morning Light
9. Star Bright
10. Here to Stay
11. Perfect Timing

10 Books: New Species series by Laurann Dohner
1. Fury Completed 2/25/13 ***** (5 Stars)
2. Slade
3. Valiant
4. Justice
5. Brawn
6. Wrath
7. Tiger
8. Obsidian
9. Shadow
10.Moon

9 Books

8 Books: The Sullivan Series by Bella Andre
1. The Look of Love Completed 4/2/13 **** (4 Stars)
2. From This Moment On
3. Can't Help Falling In Love
4. I Only Have Eyes for You
5. If You Were Mine
6. Let Me Be The One
7. Come A Little Bit Closer
8. Always on My Mind

7 Books: Royal House of Karedes series
2. The Playboy Sheikh's Virgin Stable-Girl by Sharon Kendrick.
3. The Prince's Captive Wife by Marion Lennox.
4. The Sheikh's Forbidden Virgin by Kate Hewitt.
5. The Greek Billionaire's Innocent Princess by Chantelle Shaw.
6. The Future King's Love-Child (Royal House of Karedes) by Melanie Milburne.
7. Ruthless Boss, Royal Mistress by Natalie Anderson.
8. The Desert King's Housekeeper Bride by Carol Marinelli .


6 Books: Wallflowers by Lisa Kleypas
0.5. Again the Magic
1. Secrets of a Summer Night
2. It Happened One Autumn
3. Devil in Winter
4. Scandal in Spring
5. A Wallflower Christmas


5 books: Pamela Britton's NASCAR series
3. On The Edge
4. To The Limit
5. Total Control
6. On The Move
7. Slow Burn

4 books: Kate Perry's Laurel Heights
3. Return To You Completed 1/31/13 **** (4 Stars)
4. Looking For You Completed 2/7/13 **** (4 Stars)
5. Dream Of You Completed 2/22/13 **** (4 Stars)
6. Sweet On You Completed 3/6/13 **** (4 Stars)

3 books: Kimberly Lang's Marshall Series
1. The Privileged and the Damned
2. The Power and the Glory
3. Redemption of a Hollywood Starlet

2 books: Jan Springer's Kidnap Fantasies
2. Christmas Lovers
3. Zero to Sexy

1 book: Shiloh Walker's Grimm Circle Series
7. Blind Destiny

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Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2013 A-Z Book Challenge
Duration: 1/1/13 - 12/31/13
25/26 Completed


A - The Arrival by Jordan Summers. Completed 3/7/13 *** (3 Stars)
B - Body Check by Deirdre Martin. Completed 2/19/13 *** (3 Stars)
C - Criminal Promises by Nikki Duncan. Completed 1/5/13 **** (4 Stars)
D - Dream Of You by Kate Perry. Completed 2/22/13 **** (4 Stars)
E - Emily's Affair by Elijana Kindel. Completed 3/23/13 ***** (5 Stars)
F - Fury by Laurann Dohner. Completed 2/25/13 ***** (5 Stars)
G - The Greek's Forced Bride by Michelle Reid. Completed 3/15/13 **** (4 Stars)
H - Hunk for the Holidays by Katie Lane. Completed 2/26/13 ***** (5 Stars)
I - Island Heat by Sarah Mayberry. Completed 2/1/13 *** (3 Stars)
J - Just a Little White Lie by Lynnette Hallberg. Completed 3/16/13 **** (4 Stars)
K - Kids Is a 4-Letter Word by Stephanie Bond. Completed 1/7/13 **** (4 Stars)
L - Looking For You by Kate Perry. Completed 2/17/13 **** (4 Stars)
M - Memory in Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 3/5/13 ***** (5 Stars)
N - No Flowers Required by Cari Quinn. Completed 2/20/13 **** (4 Stars)
O - Origin in Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 2/18/13 ***** (5 Stars)
P - The Privileged and the Damned by Kimberly Lang. Completed 1/1/13 *** (3 Stars)
Q -
R - Return To Youby Kate Perry. Completed 1/31/13 **** (4 Stars)
S - Sweet On You by Kate Perry. Completed 3/6/13 **** (4 Stars)
T - Too Dangerous to Desire by Cara Elliott. Completed 1/22/13 **** (4 Stars)
U - Undone by Her Tender Touch by Maya Banks. Completed 3/15/13 **** (4 Stars)
V - Velvet Song by Jude Deveraux. Completed 3/15/13 **** (4 Stars)
W - Working Out by Marie Harte. Completed 1/2/13 **** (4 Stars)
X - Ty the Sexy Dragon by Lexxie Couper. Completed 2/6/13 **** (4 Stars)
Y - Yours 2 Keep by Kay Hooper. Completed 4/16/13 *** (3 Stars)
Z - Zane by Kimberly Lewis. Completed 4/1/13 *** (3 Stars)

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Nothing but Reading Challenges
Reading University Challenge
Duration: 5/15/13 - ?
Completed: 0/?


Associates Degree - 0/7 Completed

Science: March of the Microbes: Sighting the Unseen by John L. Ingraham.
Literature:
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Minor: Athletics
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Visual Arts:
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Romance Readers Reading Challenges
The Bachelorette Quarterly Challenge
Duration: 5/27/13 - 8/27/13
Level 4:Obsessed + Bonus
25/25 Completed

The Bachelorette Facts and Items to Find-

1. Find Heart or sock - The Pregnancy Test by Erin McCarthy. Completed/27/13 ***** (5 Stars)

2. Brunette on cover -Wife for Hire by Christine Bell. Completed 5/28/13 **** (4 Stars)

3. Smile on cover - The Cowboy's Bonus Baby by Tina Leonard. Completed 5/29/13 *** (3 Stars)

4. Cover with several males on cover - Joining The Party by Cheryl Dragon. Completed 5/30/13 *** (3 Stars)

5. Body of water - The Water Baby by Cherie Le Clare. Completed 6/3/13 *** (3 Stars)

6. Bare Chest on Cover - Hidden Fire by Jo Davis. Completed 6/7/13 ***** (5 Stars)

7. Drink on cover - Texas Curves by Christa Wick. Completed 6/3/13 *** (3 Stars)

8. Flower(s) on cover - Married by Monday by Catherine Bybee. Completed 6/6/13 ***** (5 Stars)

9. Musical Instrument on cover - Trapped Under Ice by M.J. Schiller. Completed 6/9/13 **** (4 Stars)

10. Vehicle - Sweet Carolina by Roz Lee. Completed 6/11/13 ***** (5 Stars)

11. Clouds on cover - Mommy Midwife by Cassie Miles. Completed 6/10/13 **** (4 Stars)

12. Couple on Cover - Detective Daddy by Mallory Kane. Completed 6/1/13 *** (3 Stars)

13. Hands touching on cover - Naked Lust by S.L. Carpenter. Completed 6/7/13 * (1 Star)

14. Kissing on cover - Afterlife by Joey W. Hill. Completed 5/30/13 ***** (5 Stars)

15. Blanket on cover - A Year and a Day by Virginia Henley . Completed 6/5/13 ***** (5 Stars)

16. Cover that is mostly black - One Chance by Clarissa Yip. Completed 6/1/13 **** (4 Stars)

17. Underwear on cover - Moon by Laurann Dohner. Completed 6/3/13 ***** (5 Stars)

18. Jewelry on cover - Death of a Beauty Queen by Mallory Kane. Completed 6/8/13 *** (3 Stars)

19. Embrace on cover - The Boss's Wife For A Week by Anne McAllister. Completed 5/29/13 *** (3 Stars)

20. Sunset on cover - Treasured by Crystal Jordan. Completed 5/31/13 **** (4 Stars)




Bonus- Dress the Bachelorette or a Bachelor-

1. Tank Top - Teasing Trent by M. Malone. Completed 5/31/13 *** (3 Stars)
2. T-Shirt - Bulletproof Bodyguard (Bodyguard of the Month #4) by Kay Thomas. Completed 5/28/13 *** (3 Stars)
3. Hat - The Bull Rider's Twins by Tina Leonard. Completed 6/7/13 *** (3 Stars)
4. Dress - Savas' Defiant Mistress by Anne McAllister. Completed 6/9/13 *** (3 Stars)
5. Suit - The Walk-In by Mimi Strong. Completed 6/10/13 *** (3 Stars)

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Romance Readers Reading Challenges
Read the Month Dutch Edition: Juni
Duration: 6/1/13 - 6/30/13
4/4 Completed

J - Show Off by Emma Jay. Completed 6/2/13 *** (3 Stars)
U - Unmasking Kelly by N.J. Walters. Completed 6/3/13 ** (2 Stars)
N - The Player by Rhonda Nelson. Completed 6/4/13 **** (4 Stars)
I - In The Sheikh's Marriage Bed by Sarah Morgan. Completed 6/1/13 **** (4 Stars)

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Romance Readers Reading Challenges
June Monthly Challenge
Duration: 6/1/13 - 6/30/13
10/10 Completed


1. “J" is for June: Come to Me by Jaymie Holland. Completed 6/2/13 *** (3 Stars)

2. Happy Birthday to Me!: In The Sheikh's Marriage Bed by Sarah Morgan. Completed 6/2/13 **** (4 Stars)

3. Geography (hero - Spaniard): Show Off by Emma Jay. Completed 6/2/13 *** (3 Stars)

4. Father's Day (June 16): Detective Daddy by Mallory Kane. Completed 6/1/13 *** (3 Stars)

5. Flag Day (June 14): The Player by Rhonda Nelson. Completed 6/4/13 **** (4 Stars)

6. Summer Solstice (June 21): You Are My Sunshine by Crymsyn Hart. Completed 6/3/13 ** (2 Stars)

7. LGBT Pride Month: Dangerous Boys and Their Toy by Shayla Black. Completed 6/5/13 *** (3 Stars)

8. Rebuild Your Life Month:The Water Baby by Cherie Le Clare. Completed 6/4/13 *** (3 Stars)

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): A Year and a Day by Virginia Henley. Completed 6/5/13 ***** (5 Stars)

10. Readers Choice: Unmasking Kelly by N.J. Walters. Completed 6/3/13 ** (2 Stars)

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NBRC: Tower Teams Read 2013, Round II
Team Mauvelous
7% Solution Challenge
Duration: 6/1/13 - 7/19/2013
20/20 Completed

Category 1: Behind the Enemy Lines
1. Moon by Laurann Dohner. - 6/3/13 (Wild Blue Yonder: ~♥ Kat ♥~)




Category 2:Color Ahead - Team Moonstone (Blue, pearl, or white)
1. Hidden Fire by Jo Davis. Completed 6/7/13 ***** (5 Stars)
2. A Year and a Day by Virginia Henley. Completed 6/5/13 ***** (5 Stars)
3. In The Sheikh's Marriage Bed by Sarah Morgan. Completed 6/1/13 **** (4 Stars)
4. Dangerous Boys and Their Toy by Shayla Black. Completed 6/5/13 *** (3 Stars)
5. The Greek's Innocent Virgin by Lucy Monroe. Completed 6/12/13 **** (4 Stars)
6. The Boss's Christmas Baby by Trish Morey. Completed 6/15/13 *** (3 Stars)



Category 3: Color Behind - Team Electric Lime
1. Texas Secrets by Jean Brashear . Completed 6/13/13 **** (4 Stars)
2. Protecting What's His by Tessa Bailey. Completed 6/12/13 **** (4 stars)



Category 4: Book of the Month or "Buddy Read":

1. The Restorer by Amanda Stevens. Completed 6/12/13 ***** (5 Stars)



Category 5:Spell-It-Out - N.B.R.C. T.O.W.E.R. T.E.A.M.S. R.E.A.D.I.N.G. C.H.A.L.L.E.N.G.E

1. Detective Daddy by Mallory Kane. Completed 6/1/13 *** (3 Stars)
2. The Bull Rider's Twins by Tina Leonard. Completed 6/8/13 *** (3 Stars)
3. 6. Mommy Midwife by Cassie Miles. Completed 6/10/13 **** (4 Stars)



Category 6: From May’s R-a-T Mini Challenges

1. Married by Monday by Catherine Bybee. Flower on cover Completed 6/6/13 ***** (5 Stars)
2. Sweet Carolina by Roz Lee. Completed 6/11/13 ***** (5 Stars)



Category 7: Seven
1. Death of a Beauty Queen by Mallory Kane. Completed 6/8/13 *** (3 Stars)
2. The Player by Rhonda Nelson Men Out of Uniform #1 7 words in all (title/series/author) Completed 6/4/13 **** (4 Stars)
3. Come to Me by Jaymie Holland . Completed 6/2/13 *** (3 Stars)
4. Savas' Defiant Mistress by Anne McAllister. Beware of Greeks! #7 Completed 6/9/13 *** (3 Stars)
5. S = Trapped Under Ice by M.J. Schiller. Completed 6/9/13 **** (4 Stars)

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Romance Readers Reading Challenges
Zodiac Horoscope Challenge
Duration: 4/1/13 - 9/30/13
Round III
5/11 Completed

Sign: Cancer

1. Spell It Out

C - Honoring Sean by Maggie Casper. Completed 5/25/13 *** (3 Stars)
A - Always on My Mind by Bella Andre. Completed 5/24/13 ***** (5 Stars)
N - The Specialist by Rhonda Nelson. Completed 6/25/13 **** (4 Stars)
C - Married by Monday by Catherine Bybee. Completed 6/6/13 ***** (5 Stars)
E - The Pregnancy Test by Erin McCarthy. Completed 5/27/13 ***** (5 Stars)
R - The Player by Rhonda Nelson. Completed 6/4/13 **** (4 Stars)

2. Zodiac Sign Number

Cancer - 4th Zodiac Sign:

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READ-THE-SEASON Summer CHALLENGE (Dutch): Z-O-M-E-R
Duration: June 21, 2013 - September 21, 2013
Completed: 5/5


Z - Zoey's Christmas Surprise by Lynn Richards. Completed 6/24/13 *** (3 Stars)
O - One on One by Cathryn Fox. Completed 6/23/13 *** (3 Stars)
M - The Greek's Christmas Baby by Lucy Monroe. Completed 6/23/13 ***** (5 Stars)
E - Broomstick Breakdown by Eve Langlais. Completed 6/26/13 ** (2 Stars)
R - The Specialist by Rhonda Nelson. Completed 6/25/13 **** (4 Stars)

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Romance Readers Reading Challenges
Read the Month Dutch Edition: Juli (July)
Duration: 7/1/13 - 7/31/13
4/4 Completed

J - Hostile Takeover by Joey W. Hill. Completed 7/4/13 ***** (5 Stars)

U - Under My Umbrella by Karen Erickson. Completed 7/3/13 *** (3 Stars)

L - The Power and the Glory by Kimberly Lang. Completed 7/8/13 ** (2 Stars)

I - Italian Boss, Housekeeper Bride by Sharon Kendrick. Completed 7/2/13 *** (3 Stars)

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Romance Readers Reading Challenges
July 2013 Monthly Challenge
Duration: 7/1/13 - 7/31/13
10/10 Completed


1. “J" is for July: Hostile Takeover by Joey W. Hill. Completed 7/4/13 ***** (5 Stars)

2. Member of the Month - Gea: The Power and the Glory by Kimberly Lang. Completed 7/8/13 ** (2 Stars)

3. Geography - Turkey: Taken By Her Greek Boss by Cathy Williams. Completed 7/1/13 *** (3 Stars)

4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Mate Set by Laurann Dohner. Completed 7/6/13 ** (2 Stars)

5. Independence Day (July 4th): Italian Boss, Housekeeper Bride by Sharon Kendrick. Completed 7/2/13 *** (3 Stars)

6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Geek Love by Mechele Armstrong. Completed 7/5/13 *** (3 Stars)

7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Beauty Touched the Beast by Skye Warren. Completed 7/2/13 *** (3 Stars)

8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Hard Irish by Jennifer Saints. Completed 7/7/13 ***** (5 Stars)

9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Love On The Line by Kimberly Kincaid. Completed 7/4/13 *** (3 Stars)

10. Readers Choice: Under My Umbrella by Karen Erickson. Completed 7/3/13 *** (3 Stars)