DHASG 2016 Mega-Challenge

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2016
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2016

Description: Our mission call on this group is to celebrate dangerous heroes of many kinds. It only makes sense to have a yearly challenge solely dedicated to them. Let’s see what dangerous bad boys 2016 brings us.

General Rules:

1. Books must be read between the time period of January 1st and December 31st of 2016. You can start as early as 12:00am on January 1st, and must be done by 11:59pm December 31st. A member can join the challenge at any point during the year.
2. The books you use do not have to be romance. If you read a fictional book of any kind with a hero that you feel is bad/edgy/dangerous enough to qualify, you can use them.
3. You can post your book selections at any time once the thread opens, and you may make changes up until the end of the year.
4. You cannot use a book more than once in a particular option. Books between options may overlap.
5. Please let the Challenge Coordinator know if you are signing up, and she will add you to the participant list. Please let the Coordinator know when you have finished your challenges for the year.
6. Participants can do as many of the options as they wish. If they decide to repeat challenges, that is fine, but they must use new books from those used in the first challenge. Please specify which challenges you are doing. Please repost your progress regularly.
7. Participants can change their options and books anytime during the challenge.

Challenge Options:

Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:

Instructions: For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
3. If you choose your own acronym and it contains the letter X, the word can have X anywhere in its spelling. Other letters much be used in the specified manner.
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Here are your choices (you can do however many you like throughout the year).

Spelling Choices:

1. WILD HEARTS CAN’T BE BROKEN (22 letters)
2. LASSOING MY DESPERADO (19 letters)
3. HIS DEADLY EMBRACE (16 letters)
4. NEVER LET GO OF HIM (15 letters)
5. TALL DARK AND LETHAL (17 letters)
6. YOU’RE MINE AND MINE ALONE (21 letters)
7. IN HIS CROSSHAIRS (15 letters)
8. HE PLAYS TO WIN (12 letters)
9. UNFORGETTABLE LOVER (18 letters)
10. HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF (17 letters)
11. HE IS BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (21 letters)
12. CAPTURED BY HIS KISSES (19 letters)
13. SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR HIM (23 letters)
14. FOREVER IN HIS EYES (16 letters)
15. YOUR LOVE IS A DRUG (15 letters)
16. Pick your own dangerous hero-related phrase to spell (minimum 12 letters)

Option B—World Wide Bad Boy Scavenger Hunt:

Instructions: The world is big and full of dangerous heroes. You have thirty chances to find a dangerous hero in thirty difference places around the world. The one qualification is that only eight can be from the United States (you can use a particular state only once). The same goes for a country.

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Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:

Instructions: This is a hold-over from last year's challenge. Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2016. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

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Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.

1. Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5.Immortal Warrior
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7.Vampire
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
12. Elemental (able to harness the powers of nature)

Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale :

Instructions:

Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2015 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.

Dangerous Hero Quotient Key:

10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't faze him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.

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Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes:

Instructions: For the historical romance or historical fiction readers on the group, the purpose of this challenge is to read one book for a minimum of eight of the most common dangerous historical hero types.

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight
3. Archer/Bowman
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Buccaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
14.Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin
15.Historical Gangster
16.Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above)
17. Revolutionary or Freedom Fighter
18.Historical Soldier or Military Man

Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above)

Option G—Create Your Own Dangerous Hero

Instructions: List a minimum of ten traits that you desire in your own dangerous hero and read a book with a hero who embodies that trait. It’s your list, do it the way you want. In fiction, we can create our own realities.
Phrase this part of the challenge as below (using your own particular traits. I’ve provided some of mine as an example).

My ultimate hero is:

1. Very possessive and jealous
2. Faithful
3. Lethal
4. Black Hair, Blue Eyes
5. Over Six Feet Tall
6. Excellent Marksman
7. Military Background
8. Morally Flexible
9. Honorable to the Extreme
10. Virginal or less sexually experienced
11. Criminal Background
12. Assassin

(Those are just examples. You can choose your very own list of traits. Just note the book and the date read next to them.)

Option H—Dangerous Hero Archetypes
Instructions: The following are different characters from literature/history/tv/pop culture. Read a book to match a minimum of ten different characters to complete this part of the challenge. You may read the original book or a direct adaptation if you like, but you could also use a different book with a character who fits the qualities of the listed characters.

1. Robin Hood
2. Prince Charming
3. Doctor Who
4. Sherlock Holmes
5. Buck Rogers /Han Solo/Captain Malcolm Reynolds
6. Big Bad Wolf
7. James Bond/007
8. Fitzwilliam Darcy
9. Wyatt Earp
10. King Arthur
11. Merlin
12. Captain Hook
13. Phantom of the Opera
14. Professor James Moriarty
15. Bruce Wayne “Batman” or Oliver Queen “Green Arrow”
16. Clark Kent “Superman”
17. “Logan” James Howlett “Wolverine”
18. Casanova or Don Juan
19. Spock
20. The Beast (as in Beauty and the Beast)
21. Raymond Red Reddington (Blacklist)
22. Jake Ballard (Scandal)
23. “Jax” Jackson Teller (Sons of Anarchy)
Bonus: Up to two characters of your own choice

Option I—Dream Team:

Create your own Dangerous Hero Dream Team. Below are the usual suspects when you have an ensemble cast of characters in a caper film. Read a book with a character that reflects the descriptive characters below. If the book character fits more than one, choose the one you think he best fits. (You have to assemble a minimum of six characters for your dream team).

A. The Leader: He’s in charge and makes the decisions for the crew.
B. The Nimble-Fingered One: He’s the thief and he can steal anything.
C. The Tech Guru: There’s not a computer he can’t hack or a machine he can’t fix.
D. The Flying Ace: He can fly anything.
E. The Beater: He’s tough and lethal with his hands.
F. The Sphinx: No one really knows what he’s capable of, at least until the eleventh hour or when his team really needs him.
G. The Smooth-Talker: He can talk his way in and out of anything.
H. The Seducer: He has the looks and the charm to seduce his way into whatever he wants or needs.
I. The Marksman: He never misses.
J. The Master of Disguise: He can pretend to be anyone or anything.


Option J--Create your own Dangerous Hero-Themed Challenge:

Instructions: You can come up with your own challenge that involves the theme of this group. It should be something to keep you occupied for most of the year. It’s up to you otherwise.

Any questions? Hope you’ll join us!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Challenge Participants

Dina
PepperP0t
Danielle The Book Huntress
Leona
Midniteillusion
Laura
Mochaspresso
Charlotte
Beileag
Tina Theresa
Christi
Melissa
Aileene
Aura
Suzanne
Natalie
Anne
Debbie (Doc)
Brenda
Brandi
Nareh
Raine
Angie
Mhairi
Heather

[Dina]

I'm in for all options again, of course. This is the most challenging challenge I've ever joined and I love it. I must be a masochist, LOL.

[PepperP0t]

I'm in with options: D, F, G, I
Challenge Options:
Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:(Want, Take, Have) 12/12 Books Read
Instructions: For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters.
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WWild Man Creek by Robyn Carr 2/13 - 4stars
AIce Storm by Ann Stuart 1/24 - 3.75stars
NNight Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/27- 5stars
TTouch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/1 - 3.25stars
TThen Came You by Jill Shalvis 2/1 - 4stars
AIn the Kingdom's Name by Amy Jarecki 3/1 - 4.5stars
KSeize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/30 - 5stars
EEnemy Mine by Megan Mitcham 3/22 - 4stars
HThe Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison 1/4 - 3.5stars
AWild Things by Jennifer Ashley 3/23 - 4stars
VVengeance in Death by J.D. Robb 2/18 - 4.75stars
EThe Secret by Elizabeth Hunter 3/23 - 4.75stars
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Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes: 12/8-13 Books Read
Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.
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1. Angel or demon: Hammer Down by Moira Rogers 1/23 - 4.5stars
2.god or demi-god: Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/30 - 5stars
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter: Dragos Goes to Washington by Thea Harrison 1/9 - 3.5stars
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User: Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/27- 5stars
5.Immortal Warrior: Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/9 - 5stars
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Born of Betrayal by Sherrilyn Kenyon 2/24 - 4.5stars
7.Vampire: Deception by D.B. Reynolds1/3 - 4.75stars
8.Faerie: Burned by Karen Marie Moning 1/21 - 3.75stars
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)Blindsided by Tes Hilaire - 8/8 - 4.25stars
10.Time-Traveler: Claimed By Shadow by Karen Chance 2/5 - 4stars
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers): Karma Girl by Jennifer Estep 5/14 - 3.5stars
12. Elemental (able to harness the powers of nature): Ill Wind by Rachel Caine 4/23 - 3.25stars
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories) Augmenter: Awakened by Elisabeth Naughton 3/30 - 4.25stars
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Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes: 16/8-19Books Read
Instructions: For the historical romance or historical fiction readers on the group, the purpose of this challenge is to read one book for a minimum of eight of the most common dangerous historical hero types.
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1. Scottish/Highlander warrior: The Raider by Monica McCarty 2/19 - 4stars
2. Knight: Moonlight: The Big Bad Wolf (Black Swan) by Victoria Danann 4/27 - 3.25stars
3. Archer/Bowman:The Arrow by Monica McCarty 7/4 - 4.25stars
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero: In the Kingdom's Name by Amy Jarecki 3/1 - 4.5stars
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw: Ice Storm by Ann Stuart 1/24 - 3.75stars
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal: Justice Healed by Olivia Jaymes
7. Native American Warrior: Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs 2/28 - 3stars
8. Gambler or Rogue: A Wicked Pursuit by Isabella Bradford 2/29 - 3.25stars
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines: Gathering Storm by Victoria Danann 6/10 - 4.25stars
10. Historical Spy: The Stolen Mackenzie Bride by Jennifer Ashley 3/8 - 4.5star
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Buccaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief: Dragonfly by Erica Hayes 1/9 - 4stars
14.Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin: Prisoner Mine by Megan Mitcham 2/27 - 3.75stars
15.Historical Gangster
16.Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above): Assassin's Honor by Monica Burns 3/13 - 4.25stars
17. Revolutionary or Freedom Fighter Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/1 - 3.25stars (Tomas)
18.Historical Soldier or Military Man: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas 1/10 - 4.5stars
Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above): Neanderthal Transcendence by Shay Savage 3/2 - 4.5stars
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Option G—Create Your Own Dangerous Hero 20/10-20Books Read
Instructions: List a minimum of ten traits that you desire in your own dangerous hero and read a book with a hero who embodies that trait. It’s your list, do it the way you want. In fiction, we can create our own realities.

My ultimate hero is:
♥ Good with Weapons:The Raider by Monica McCarty 2/19 - 4star
♥ Territorial:Gypsy by Patricia A. Rasey 1/14 - 4stars
♥ Faithful:Sins of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/31 - 4stars
♥ Lethal:The Dream Hunterby Sherrilyn Kenyon 2/19 - 3.75stars
♥ Romantic:Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/27- 5stars
♥ Over Six Feet Tall:Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen 1/16 - 3.5stars
♥ Brave:Undercover by Danielle Steel 1/2 - 3.75stars
♥ Military Background:book:Still the One |22668746] by Jill Shalvis 2/6 - 3.5stars
♥ Witty:Then Came You by Jill Shalvis 2/1 - 4stars
♥ Honorable :Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/19 - 4.5stars
♥ Sex on a stick:Devil May Cry by Sherrilyn Kenyon 2/29 - 4.75stars
♥ Protective:Hammer Down by Moira Rogers 1/23 - 4.5stars
♥ Intelligent:Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb 1/13 - 4.5stars
♥ Warrior:Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/30 - 5stars
♥ Moral (when it suits):Left Behind by Tim LaHaye 2/2 - 3.75stars
♥ Ruthless:Claimed By Shadow by Karen Chance 2/5 - 4stars
♥ Mild-Mannered :Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas 1/10 - 4.5stars
♥ Devoted:Soaring by Kristen Ashley 1/7 - 4.5stars
♥ A Leader:Christian by D.B. Reynolds 1/24 - 5stars
♥ Stubborn:Dragos Goes to Washington by Thea Harrison 1/9 - 3.5stars


Option I—Dream Team:10/6-10Books Read
Create your own Dangerous Hero Dream Team. Below are the usual suspects when you have an ensemble cast of characters in a caper film. Read a book with a character that reflects the descriptive characters below. If the book character fits more than one, choose the one you think he best fits. (You have to assemble a minimum of six characters for your dream team).
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A. The Leader: He’s in charge and makes the decisions for the crew. Deception by D.B. Reynolds 1/3 - 4.75stars
B. The Nimble-Fingered One: He’s the thief and he can steal anything. Dragonfly by Erica Hayes 1/9 - 4stars
C. The Tech Guru: Hammer Down by Moira Rogers 1/23 - 4.5stars
D. The Flying Ace: He can fly anything. Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen 1/16 - 3.5stars
E. The Beater: He’s tough and lethal with his hands.Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/9 - 5stars
F. The Sphinx: No one really knows what he’s capable of, at least until the eleventh hour or when his team really needs him.Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas 1/2 - 3.5stars
G. The Smooth-Talker: He can talk his way in and out of anything. Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb 3/18 - 4.5 stars
H. The Seducer: He has the looks and the charm to seduce his way into whatever he wants or needs.Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 1/5 - 4.25stars
I. The Marksman: The Raider by Monica McCarty 2/19 - 4star
J. The Master of Disguise: He can pretend to be anyone or anything.Undercover by Danielle Steel 1/2 - 3.75stars
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[Dina]

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2016
Duration: January 1 - December 31

Option A--Spell Out Your Love!

10/16 completed

H: Harper Fox's Third Solstice == 01/08 ★★★★☆
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S: Nalini Singh's Archangel's Enigma == 01/13 ★★★★★

D: D.B. Reynolds's Raphael == 01/27 ★★★★☆
E: Cynthia Eden's Bite the Dust == 02/08 ★★★★☆
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L: Rose Lerner's True Pretenses == 01/17 ★★★★☆
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E: Cynthia Eden's Better Off Undead == 02/09 ★★★★★
M: Mercury Striking by Rebecca Zanetti == 02/20 ★★★★☆
B: Kerrigan Byrne's The Highwayman == 01/26 ★★★★★
R: D.B. Reynolds's Jabril == 01/31 ★★★☆☆
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C: The Curious Case Of The Clockwork Menace by Bec McMaster == 04/11 ★★★★☆
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Option B--World Wide Bad Boy Scavenger Hunt

12/30 completed

Regions:
1. Cornwall, England - Third Solstice by Harper Fox == 01/08 ★★★★☆
2. China - Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh == 01/13 ★★★★★
3. Scotland - The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne == 01/26 ★★★★★
4. California, USA - Raphael by D.B. Reynolds == 01/27 ★★★★☆
5. Texas, USA - Jabril by D.B. Reynolds == 01/31 ★★★☆☆
6. Maryland, USA - Hard Ever After by Laura Kaye == 02/07 ★★★★☆
7. Louisianna, USA - Bite the Dust by Cynthia Eden == 02/08 ★★★★☆
8. New York, USA - Rajmund by D.B. Reynolds == 02/23 ★★★☆☆
9. London, England - Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster == 03/05 ★★★★★
10. North Carolina, USA - Night of the Tiger by N.J. Walters == 03/26 ★★★★☆
11. Washington State, USA - Mark of the Bear by N.J. Walters == 03/29 ★★☆☆☆
12. North Dakota, USA - Pride of the Lion by N.J. Walters == 04/10 ★★★☆☆
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Bonus (Imaginary Places and Other Worlds)--collect a minimum of 10 heroes from different mythical/otherworldly locations:
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Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity

13/26 completed>

A: Aidan Locke - Bite the Dust by Cynthia Eden == 02/08 ★★★★☆
B: Bhaic MacPherson - Highland Spitfire by Mary Wine == 02/15 ★★★☆☆
C: Ash Cohen - True Pretenses by Rose Lerner == 01/17 ★★★★☆
D: Dorian Blackwell - The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne == 01/26 ★★★★★
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G: Gideon Frayne - Third Solstice by Harper Fox == 01/08 ★★★★☆
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J: Jax Mercury - Mercury Striking by Rebecca Zanetti == 02/20 ★★★★☆
K:Jabril Karim (villain) - Jabril by D.B. Reynolds == 01/31 ★★★☆☆
L: Aidan Locke - Better Off Undead by Cynthia Eden == 02/09 ★★★★★
M: Marko - Mark of the Bear by N.J. Walters == 03/29 ★★☆☆☆
N: Naasir - Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh == 01/13 ★★★★★
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R: Raphael - Raphael by D.B. Reynolds == 01/27 ★★★★☆
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T: Tyrell Woodson (villain) - Hard Ever After by Laura Kaye == 02/07 ★★★★☆
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W: Will Carver - Heart of Iron by Bec McMaster == 03/19 ★★★★☆
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Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes

4/10 completed

1. Angel or demon
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or Shapeshifter: Aidan Locke - Bite the Dust by Cynthia Eden == 02/08 ★★★★☆
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior: Roric - Night of the Tiger by N.J. Walters == 03/26 ★★★★☆
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7. Vampire: Raphael - Raphael by D.B. Reynolds == 01/27 ★★★★☆
8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
12. Elemental (able to harness the powers of nature)

Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other ((view spoiler)[Chimera (hide spoiler)]): Naasir - Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh == 01/13 ★★★★★

Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale

9/10 completed

Dangerous Hero Quotient Key:

10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't faze him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
Raphael - Raphael by D.B. Reynolds == 01/27 ★★★★☆

9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
Dorian Blackwell - The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne == 01/26 ★★★★★

8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
Rajmund Gregor - Rajmund by D.B. Reynolds == 02/23 ★★★☆☆

7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
Naasir - Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh == 01/13 ★★★★★

6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
Aidan Locke - Bite the Dust by Cynthia Eden == 02/08 ★★★★☆

5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
Garrett Reed - The Curious Case Of The Clockwork Menace by Bec McMaster == 04/11 ★★★★☆

4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
Ash Cohen - True Pretenses by Rose Lerner == 01/17 ★★★★☆

3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
Jax Mercury - Mercury Striking by Rebecca Zanetti == 02/20 ★★★★☆

2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!

1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.
Gideon Frayne - Third Solstice by Harper Fox == 01/08 ★★★★☆

Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes

2/8 completed

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior: Bhaic MacPherson - Highland Spitfire by Mary Wine == 02/15 ★★★☆☆
2. Knight
3. Archer/Bowman
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Buccaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Thief: Ash Cohen - True Pretenses by Rose Lerner == 01/17 ★★★★☆
14. Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin
15. Historical Gangster
16. Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above)
17. Revolutionary or Freedom Fighter
18. Historical Soldier or Military Man

Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above)

Option G--Create Your Own Dangerous Hero

8/10 completed

My ultimate hero:

1. Very possessive and jealous
2. Faithful: Gideon - Third Solstice by Harper Fox == 01/08 ★★★★☆
3. Lethal: Naasir - Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh == 01/13 ★★★★★
4. Black Hair, Blue Eyes
5. Over Six Feet Tall: Raphael - Raphael by D.B. Reynolds == 01/27 ★★★★☆
6. Excellent Marksman
7. Military Background: Jax Mercury - Mercury Striking by Rebecca Zanetti == 02/20 ★★★★☆
8. Morally Flexible: Ash Cohen - True Pretenses by Rose Lerner == 01/17 ★★★★☆
9. Honorable to the Extreme: Roric - Night of the Tiger by N.J. Walters == 03/26 ★★★★☆
10. Virginal or less sexually experienced: Will Carver - Heart of Iron by Bec McMaster == 03/19 ★★★★☆
11. Criminal Background: Dorian Blackwell - The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne == 01/26 ★★★★★
12. Assassin

Option H--Dangerous Hero Archetypes

2/10 completed

1. Robin Hood
2. Prince Charming
3. Doctor Who
4. Sherlock Holmes
5. Buck Rogers /Han Solo/Captain Malcolm Reynolds
6. Big Bad Wolf: Aidan Locke - Bite the Dust by Cynthia Eden == 02/08 ★★★★☆
7. James Bond/007
8. Fitzwilliam Darcy
9. Wyatt Earp
10. King Arthur
11. Merlin
12. Captain Hook
13. Phantom of the Opera
14. Professor James Moriarty
15. Bruce Wayne “Batman” or Oliver Queen “Green Arrow”
16. Clark Kent “Superman”
17. “Logan” James Howlett “Wolverine”
18. Casanova or Don Juan
19. Spock
20. The Beast (as in Beauty and the Beast): Will Carver - Heart of Iron by Bec McMaster == 03/19 ★★★★☆
21. Raymond Red Reddington (Blacklist)
22. Jake Ballard (Scandal)
23. “Jax” Jackson Teller (Sons of Anarchy)

Bonus: Up to two characters of your own choice

Option I--Dream Team

4/6 completed

A. The Leader: He’s in charge and makes the decisions for the crew.
Dorian Blackwell - The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne == 01/26 ★★★★★

B. The Nimble-Fingered One: He’s the thief and he can steal anything.

C. The Tech Guru: There’s not a computer he can’t hack or a machine he can’t fix.

D. The Flying Ace: He can fly anything.

E. The Beater: He’s tough and lethal with his hands.
Naasir - Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh == 01/13 ★★★★★

F. The Sphinx: No one really knows what he’s capable of, at least until the eleventh hour or when his team really needs him.

G. The Smooth-Talker: He can talk his way in and out of anything.
Ash Cohen - True Pretenses by Rose Lerner == 01/17 ★★★★☆

H. The Seducer: He has the looks and the charm to seduce his way into whatever he wants or needs.
Garrett Reed - The Curious Case Of The Clockwork Menace by Bec McMaster == 04/11 ★★★★☆

I. The Marksman: He never misses.

J. The Master of Disguise: He can pretend to be anyone or anything.

Option J--Create your own Dangerous Hero-Themed Challenge: Old Badasses

Goal: Read 10 "old" books with a dangerous character (hero or villain). The book must have been published at least 10 years ago.

0/10 completed

1.

[Midniteillusion]

I'm in!
I'm going to try for all of them, except J, since I have a year and I'm being optimistic about 2016.

[Laura]

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[Mochaspresso]

I'd like to be in. I'll do the dangerous hero a to z (option c) for now. I might do some others if the books that I end up reading lend themselves to it.

[[deleted user]]

I'm in for option C :)

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2016
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2016

Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:

Instructions: (...) Spell out A to Z using the character names of (...) dangerous heroes (...) You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. (...) You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

A- Azagoth | Azagoth by Larissa Ione (Jan,9) ★★★★★
B- Rune "the Baneblood" Darklight | Sweet Ruin by Kresley Cole (Jan,12) ★★★★★
C- Cael Maddock | Against the Grain by Charlie Cochet (May,13) ★★★★★
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E- Ethan Hobbs | Catch a Tiger by the Tail by Charlie Cochet (Feb,12) ★★★★★
F- Fain Hauk | Born of Betrayal by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Jan,25) ★★★★★
G- Ty Grady | Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux (Feb,15) ★★★★★
H- Hades | Hades by Larissa Ione (Jan,10) ★★★
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K- Kelly Abbott | Ball & Chain by Abigail Roux (Mar,15) ★★★★
L- Laurent | Kings Rising by C.S. Pacat (Feb,19) ★★★★
M- Maxis Drago | Dragonbane by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Jan,20) ★★★★
N- Nick Gautier aka Ambrose Malachai | Instinct by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Jan,18) ★★★★★
O- Oliver Garibaldi | The Hell You Say by Josh Lanyon (Jan,13) ★★★★
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R- Revenant | Revenant by Larissa Ione (Jan,8) ★★★★★
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T- Talyn Batur | Born of Defiance by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Jan,22) ★★★★★
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V- Val Toreth | Mind Fuck by Manna Francis (Jan,6) ★★★
W- Ian Witherspoon | At Love's Command by Samantha Kane (Feb,11) ★★★
X- Xevikan Daraxerxes | Illusion by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Jan,17) ★★★★★
Y- Lucas Young | Strength of the Pack by Kendall McKenna (Jun,9) ★★★★
Z- Zane Garret | Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux (Jan,30) ★★★★★

[Tina Theresa]

I'm in.

Option A: Spell out your loveYOU’RE MINE AND MINE ALONE (21 letters)
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O Owning Arabella 1/14
U' Underneath It All 3/6
R Right Next Door 1/3
E Easy Charm 1/23

M Motorcycle Man 1/2
I- Irresistibly Yours 1/26
N- Never Let You Go 4/13
E- Enslaved by the Ocean 7/11

A- The Aftermath 4/17
N- Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake 5/15
D- Dire Straits 5/24

A-Alex 4/10
L- Lingus 8/2
O-Out of Bounds 7/14
N-No Rest for the Wicked 9/10
E- Elemental Pleasure 9/11



Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:
A- Aden Shards of Hope 10/2
B- Bowen Driscol Risking it All 1/18
C- Christian Flowers from the Storm 10/23
D- Duncan West Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover 5/14
E- Ethan Midnight Marked 12/24
F- Ford Dixon- Suddenly One Summer 6/1
G- Garrett Graham The Deal 1/23
H- High Walk Through Fire 1/5
I- Ian Anderson Sassy Ever After: Wise Sass Mates 11/12
J- Jace McCabe Hearts of Fire 11/28
K- Kell Malone His to Protect 5/7
L- LM Spencer Dirty Deeds 9/29
M- Mangus The Highlander's Reward
N- Niall Stella Beautiful Secret
O- Cormac O'Connell The Hurricane 4/17
P- Preston Elemental Pleasure 9/11
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R- Rafe Vargas Kill Without Mercy 5/13
S- Maksimilian Sevastyan The Master 10/21
T- Tatum Jackson Sweet Dreams 5/20
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V- Vasic Shield of Winter 9/19
W- Will Franconi- Breathless In Love 9/11
X- Xander Keaton The Obsession
Y- Jay Fields Six of Hearts 11/27
Z- Zachary Fox Rock Addiction 10/10

[Christi]

going to be conservative as a first timer and go with option D. May go for another one (or two) once I get the hang of this one. LOVE all the challenges!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Christi wrote: "going to be conservative as a first timer and go with option D. May go for another one (or two) once I get the hang of this one. LOVE all the challenges!"

You'll do great. Glad you're joining us, Christi!

[💫MakeU1dor 🌺]

I am new to challenges, so I will start with option C. I do have a question though. Do I list the Option on a post and update through out the year or do I just keep a log myself and email it when I am done? Sorry if its a crazy questions. I want to do C and A but I will start with one and try the other once one is complete.

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X. Phoenix AKA Nix Incandescent by River Savage 01/02
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[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Welcome, Melissa. You sign up here and update your post regularly on this thread.

[Aileene]

This looks interesting! I would want to join in and do option C but I do have a question before signing up.
What would happen if you didn't finish the challenge? Is there some kind of penalty?

[Dina]

No penalty, Aileene. You just hang your head in shame and move on like I do every year, LOL.

[Jennifer]

I'm in for all of them

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Dina wrote: "No penalty, Aileene. You just hang your head in shame and move on like I do every year, LOL."

You always kick butt, Dina. Even if you don't finish, you try.

Like Dina said, Aileene. There's no penalty. It's all for fun here. :)

[Aileene]

Danielle The Book Huntress (Self-Proclaimed Book Ninja) wrote: "Dina wrote: "No penalty, Aileene. You just hang your head in shame and move on like I do every year, LOL."

You always kick butt, Dina. Even if you don't finish, you try.

Like Dina said, Aileene. ..."

Dina wrote: "No penalty, Aileene. You just hang your head in shame and move on like I do every year, LOL."

*rubs hand in glee*
Thanks girls. Ok I'm in!
If I've done something wrong pls holler and I'll come running to rectify it!

[Aileene]

I'm in for option C :)

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2016
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2016

Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:


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[Aura]

I'm in.
Going for Option A and Option D
(view spoiler)[

A. Option A: Spell Out Your Love
1. WILD HEARTS CAN’T BE BROKEN

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D. Demon Possession, 1/6/16

H. Hidden Talents, 1/4/16
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C. Throttle Me, Main Character City, 1/3/16
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D. Paranormal Dangerous Heroes

1. Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter Mated, 1/3/16
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5.Immortal Warrior
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension Demon Possession, 1/6/16
7.Vampire
8.Faerie
9.Genetically-Enhanced
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero
12. Elemental
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[Suzanne]

Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group
DHASG 2016 Mega-Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2016 - 12/31/2016

Moved to Make More Room

[✿ Natalie ✿]

I'm in! I'm going for my usual Option D :-) I enjoy this one and I want to see if I can read more of the categories this year!!


Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

2/14

1. Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god The Guardian by Sherrilyn Kenyon 6/2/2016
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright 23/11/2016
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User Depravity by M.J Haag 6/2/2016
5.Immortal Warrior
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7.Vampire
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
12. Elemental (able to harness the powers of nature)

Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

[✿ Natalie ✿]

By the way, I like the addition of 'Elemental (able to harness the powers of nature)' on Option D :-)

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Natalie wrote: "By the way, I like the addition of 'Elemental (able to harness the powers of nature)' on Option D :-)"

Cool! I'm always open to suggestions if you think of some other types. :)

[Andrea]

I'm in for options B, C, and D!!!

Option B—World Wide Bad Boy Scavenger Hunt:

Instructions: The world is big and full of dangerous heroes. You have thirty chances to find a dangerous hero in thirty difference places around the world. The one qualification is that only eight can be from the United States (you can use a particular state only once). The same goes for a country.

Regions:

1. Scotland: Lachlain MacRieve, A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
2. Estonia: Nikolai Wroth, The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
3. Russia: Sebastian Wroth, No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole
4. Carpathian Mountains: Zev Hunter, Dark Blood by Christine Feehan
5. New Orleans, Louisiana: Nick Gautier, Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Bonus (Imaginary Places and Other Worlds)--collect a minimum of 10 heroes from different mythical/otherworldly locations):
1. Ichidian Universe: Nykyrian Quiakides from Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. Rothkalina, the Kingdom of the Rage Demons: Cadeon Woede from Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole
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Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:

Instructions: This is a hold-over from last year's challenge. Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2016. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

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Bowen MacRieve from Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
Conrad Wroth from Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole
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Kingmaker, The (Cadeon Woede) from Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole
Lachlain MacRieve from A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
Malphas, Caleb from Invincible by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Nick Gautier from Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Quiakides, Nykyrian from Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Sebastian Wroth from No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole
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Wroth, Nikolai from The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
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Zev Hunter from Dark Blood by Christine Feehan

Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.

1. Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf: Lachlain MacRieve in A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User: Mariketa the Awaited in Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
5.Immortal Warrior
6.From Another World or Dimension: Nykyrian Quiakides in Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
7.Vampire: Nikolai Wroth in The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)[Valkyrie- of the Fae]: Kaderin the Cold Hearted in No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
12. Elemental (able to harness the powers of nature)

Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

[Anne]

I'm going to opt for option D. I really enjoy this category and believe I can cover them all during the time frame. I haven't done a challenge here before so how do I submit my books once I have read them?

[Debbie (Doc)]

I'm in for D,F, and I

Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes

0/10 completed

1. Angel or demon
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7. Vampire
8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
12. Elemental (able to harness the powers of nature)


Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes

0/8 completed

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight
3. Archer/Bowman
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Buccaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
14. Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin
15. Historical Gangster
16. Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above)
17. Revolutionary or Freedom Fighter
18. Historical Soldier or Military Man

Option I--Dream Team

0/6 completed

A. The Leader: He’s in charge and makes the decisions for the crew.

B. The Nimble-Fingered One: He’s the thief and he can steal anything.

C. The Tech Guru: There’s not a computer he can’t hack or a machine he can’t fix.

D. The Flying Ace: He can fly anything.

E. The Beater: He’s tough and lethal with his hands.

F. The Sphinx: No one really knows what he’s capable of, at least until the eleventh hour or when his team really needs him.

G. The Smooth-Talker: He can talk his way in and out of anything.

H. The Seducer: He has the looks and the charm to seduce his way into whatever he wants or needs.

I. The Marksman: He never misses.

J. The Master of Disguise: He can pretend to be anyone or anything.

[PepperP0t]

my stalker's here! Hey Debbie (doc)

[Debbie (Doc)]

PepperP0t wrote: "my stalker's here! Hey Debbie (doc)"

Yep, I'm the stalker and your the enabler. I am increasing my TBR as well as my challenges. So much for my new year's resolution to read more and participate less....

[PepperP0t]

delicious, succulent, heroes. what's better?

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Anne wrote: "I'm going to opt for option D. I really enjoy this category and believe I can cover them all during the time frame. I haven't done a challenge here before so how do I submit my books once I have re..."

You update your stats regularly. You basically copy the part of the challenge you're doing and note the book the author the date read next to what part of the challenge it is fulfulling.

[Brenda]

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2016
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2016
Option A - 2/21
Option D - 2/12

Option A ~ HE IS BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
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I Immortal Matchmakers, Inc. by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff 2/10/16
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B Bear Attraction by Jennifer Ashley 1/17/16
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1. Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god
✔3.Werewolf or shapeshifter Bad Wolf 2/26/16
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
✔5.Immortal Warrior Immortal Matchmakers, Inc. 2/10/16
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7.Vampire
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
12. Elemental (able to harness the powers of nature)

[Brandi]

I will join.

Option B—World Wide Bad Boy Scavenger Hunt:
Completed: 14/30

Regions:

1. Perth, Australia - Kiss a Stranger by R.J. Lewis, 1/3/16
2. Chicago, IL, USA - Bully by Penelope Douglas, 1/5/16
3. Montana, USA - A Very Shifty Christmas by Georgette St. Clair, 1/6/16
4. North Carolina, USA - Dirty English by Ilsa Madden-Mills, 1/8/16
5. Montreal, Canada - Married to the Bad Boy by Vanessa Waltz, 1/12/16
6. Winfield, Kansas, USA - Making the Cut by Scott Hildreth, 1/16/16
7. Kentucky, USA - Beautiful Outlaw by Emily Minton, 1/17/16
8. Gray Ridge, Colorado, USA - Riding Red by Alexa Riley, 1/18/16
9. Seattle, Washington, USA - Ryker by Bentley Harper, 1/27/16
10. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - Vegas Baby by Winter Renshaw, 1/30/16
11. Isle de Beaux Yeaux, France - ROYAL BABY by Mia Carson, 3/3/16
12. Belfast, Ireland - Bad Boy Irish by Olivia Hawthorne, 3/7/16
13. Melbourne, Australia - No Way Out by Lila Rose, 3/21/16
14. Dublin, Ireland - KANE by L.A. Casey, 5/8/16

Bonus (Imaginary Places and Other Worlds)--collect a minimum of 10 heroes from different mythical/otherworldly locations):
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Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:
Completed: 9/26

A-Axton "Slice", Making the Cut by Scott Hildreth, 1/16/16
B-Benjamin, Kiss a Stranger by R.J. Lewis, 1/3/16
C-Colt Stone, Stone Cold Bad by Tess Oliver and Anna Hart, 1/10/16
D-Declan Blay, Dirty English by Ilsa Madden-Mills, 1/8/16
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M-Morgan Rosemont, A Very Shifty Christmas by Georgette St. Clair, 1/6/16
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S-Stone, The Lost Slipper by Alexa Riley, 1/19/16
T-Tony Vidal, Married to the Bad Boy by Vanessa Waltz, 1/12/16
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[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Just a reminder that only heroes (dangerous in some way) qualify for the mega-challenge. I may do another Lethal Women Quarterly challenge soon.

[Charlotte]

I'm in for Option B,C,D,E,F. I'm sure I'll make it, if not I'll sneak outside and... read a book.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Charlotte wrote: "I'm in for Option B,C,D,E,F. I'm sure I'll make it, if not I'll sneak outside and... read a book."


LOL. You'll do great!

[Nareh]

Count me in for A, C, D, and F.

Option A

Instructions: For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
3. If you choose your own acronym and it contains the letter X, the word can have X anywhere in its spelling. Other letters much be used in the specified manner.
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.

5. TALL DARK AND LETHAL (17 letters)

T - Marian Tee 2/5/16
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L - Lori Foster 5/25/16
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Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:

Instructions: This is a hold-over from last year's challenge. Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2016. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

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Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.

1. Angel or demon -
2. God or demi-god -
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter -
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User -
5. Immortal Warrior -
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension -
7. Vampire -
8. Faerie (any Fae creature) -
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific) -
10. Time-Traveler -
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers) -
12. Elemental (able to harness the powers of nature) -

Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories) -
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories) -

Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes:

Instructions: For the historical romance or historical fiction readers on the group, the purpose of this challenge is to read one book for a minimum of eight of the most common dangerous historical hero types.

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior -
2. Knight -
3. Archer/Bowman -
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero -
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw -
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal -
7. Native American Warrior -
8. Gambler or Rogue -
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines -
10. Historical Spy -
11. Mountain Man -
12. Pirate/Buccaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas -
13. Highwayman or Thief -
14. Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin -
15. Historical Gangster -
16. Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above) -
17. Revolutionary or Freedom Fighter -
18. Historical Soldier or Military Man -

Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above) -

[Raine]

Option G—Create Your Own Dangerous Hero

Instructions: List a minimum of ten traits that you desire in your own dangerous hero and read a book with a hero who embodies that trait. It’s your list, do it the way you want. In fiction, we can create our own realities.
Phrase this part of the challenge as below (using your own particular traits. I’ve provided some of mine as an example).

My ultimate hero is:

1. Very possessive and jealous
2. Faithful
3. Lethal
4. Black Hair, Blue Eyes
5. Over Six Feet Tall
6. Excellent Marksman
7. Military Background
8. Morally Flexible
9. Honorable to the Extreme
10. Virginal or less sexually experienced
11. Criminal Background
12. Assassin

(Those are just examples. You can choose your very own list of traits. Just note the book and the date read next to them.)

[Raine]

Option H—Dangerous Hero Archetypes
Instructions: The following are different characters from literature/history/tv/pop culture. Read a book to match a minimum of ten different characters to complete this part of the challenge. You may read the original book or a direct adaptation if you like, but you could also use a different book with a character who fits the qualities of the listed characters.

1. Robin Hood
2. Prince Charming
3. Doctor Who
4. Sherlock Holmes
5. Buck Rogers /Han Solo/Captain Malcolm Reynolds
6. Big Bad Wolf
7. James Bond/007
8. Fitzwilliam Darcy
9. Wyatt Earp
10. King Arthur
11. Merlin
12. Captain Hook
13. Phantom of the Opera
14. Professor James Moriarty
15. Bruce Wayne “Batman” or Oliver Queen “Green Arrow”
16. Clark Kent “Superman”
17. “Logan” James Howlett “Wolverine”
18. Casanova or Don Juan
19. Spock
20. The Beast (as in Beauty and the Beast)
21. Raymond Red Reddington (Blacklist)
22. Jake Ballard (Scandal)
23. “Jax” Jackson Teller (Sons of Anarchy)
Bonus: Up to two characters of your own choice

[Raine]

Option I—Dream Team:

Create your own Dangerous Hero Dream Team. Below are the usual suspects when you have an ensemble cast of characters in a caper film. Read a book with a character that reflects the descriptive characters below. If the book character fits more than one, choose the one you think he best fits. (You have to assemble a minimum of six characters for your dream team).

A. The Leader: He’s in charge and makes the decisions for the crew.
B. The Nimble-Fingered One: He’s the thief and he can steal anything.
C. The Tech Guru: There’s not a computer he can’t hack or a machine he can’t fix.
D. The Flying Ace: He can fly anything.
E. The Beater: He’s tough and lethal with his hands.
F. The Sphinx: No one really knows what he’s capable of, at least until the eleventh hour or when his team really needs him.
G. The Smooth-Talker: He can talk his way in and out of anything.
H. The Seducer: He has the looks and the charm to seduce his way into whatever he wants or needs.
I. The Marksman: He never misses.
J. The Master of Disguise: He can pretend to be anyone or anything.

[Angie]

Sorry - late signing up.

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2 - God or Demi-God
3 - Werewolf or Shapeshifter
4 - Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5 - Immortal Warrior
6 - Alien
7 - Vampire
8 - Fae
9 - Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero
10 - Time-Traveler
11 - Superhero
12 - Elemental
Bonus - Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities
Bonus - Other

[Mhairi]

I am in for Option D at this time :)

[Dina]

UPDATE 1/2

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2016
Duration: January 1 - December 31

Option A--Spell Out Your Love!

15/16 completed

H: Harper Fox's Third Solstice == 01/08 ★★★★☆
I: In Bed with the Devil by Lorraine Heath == 04/27 ★★★★★
S: Nalini Singh's Archangel's Enigma == 01/13 ★★★★★

D: D.B. Reynolds's Raphael == 01/27 ★★★★☆
E: Cynthia Eden's Bite the Dust == 02/08 ★★★★☆
A: Abigail Roux's The Bone Orchard == 06/09 ★★☆☆☆
D: D.B. Rey nolds's Jabril == 01/31 ★★★☆☆
L: Rose Lerner's True Pretenses == 01/17 ★★★★☆
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E: Cynthia Eden's Better Off Undead == 02/09 ★★★★★
M: Mercury Striking by Rebecca Zanetti == 02/20 ★★★★☆
B: Kerrigan Byrne's The Highwayman == 01/26 ★★★★★
R: Rajmund by D.B. Reynolds == 02/23 ★★★☆☆
A: Allegiance of Honor by Nalini Singh == 06/17 ★★★★☆
C: The Curious Case Of The Clockwork Menace by Bec McMaster == 04/11 ★★★★☆
E: Cynthia Eden's Bitter Blood == 04/21 ★★★★☆

Option B--World Wide Bad Boy Scavenger Hunt

16/30 completed

Regions:
1. Cornwall, England - Third Solstice by Harper Fox == 01/08 ★★★★☆
2. China - Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh == 01/13 ★★★★★
3. Scotland - The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne == 01/26 ★★★★★
4. California, USA - Raphael by D.B. Reynolds == 01/27 ★★★★☆
5. Texas, USA - Jabril by D.B. Reynolds == 01/31 ★★★☆☆
6. Maryland, USA - Hard Ever After by Laura Kaye == 02/07 ★★★★☆
7. Louisianna, USA - Bite the Dust by Cynthia Eden == 02/08 ★★★★☆
8. New York, USA - Rajmund by D.B. Reynolds == 02/23 ★★★☆☆
9. London, England - Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster == 03/05 ★★★★★
10. North Carolina, USA - Night of the Tiger by N.J. Walters == 03/26 ★★★★☆
11. Washington State, USA - Mark of the Bear by N.J. Walters == 03/29 ★★☆☆☆
12. North Dakota, USA - Pride of the Lion by N.J. Walters == 04/10 ★★★☆☆
13. Vancouver, Canada - Sophia by D.B. Reynolds == 04/26 ★★★★☆
14. Venice, Italy - Allegiance of Honor by Nalini Singh == 06/17 ★★★★☆
15. Da Nang, Vietnam - 11 by Kylie Brant == 07/10 ★★★★★
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Bonus (Imaginary Places and Other Worlds)--collect a minimum of 10 heroes from different mythical/otherworldly locations:
1. Garbhán Isle - Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken == 06/19 ★★★★☆
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Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity

20/26 completed>

A: Aidan Locke - Bite the Dust by Cynthia Eden == 02/08 ★★★★☆
B: Bhaic MacPherson - Highland Spitfire by Mary Wine == 02/15 ★★★☆☆
C: Ash Cohen - True Pretenses by Rose Lerner == 01/17 ★★★★☆
D: Dorian Blackwell - The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne == 01/26 ★★★★★
E: Eric Brown (villain) - Sleep with the Lights On by Maggie Shayne == 05/29 ★★★★☆
F: Fearghus, the Destroyer - Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken == 06/19 ★★★★☆
G: Gideon Frayne - Third Solstice by Harper Fox == 01/08 ★★★★☆
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J: Jax Mercury - Mercury Striking by Rebecca Zanetti == 02/20 ★★★★☆
K:Jabril Karim (villain) - Jabril by D.B. Reynolds == 01/31 ★★★☆☆
L: Aidan Locke - Better Off Undead by Cynthia Eden == 02/09 ★★★★★
M: Marko - Mark of the Bear by N.J. Walters == 03/29 ★★☆☆☆
N: Naasir - Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh == 01/13 ★★★★★
O: Cain O'Connor - Burn For Me by Cynthia Eden == 06/07 ★★★☆☆
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R: Raphael - Raphael by D.B. Reynolds == 01/27 ★★★★☆
S: Sloane Brodie - Hell & High Water by Charlie Cochet == 04/14 ★★★☆☆
T: Tyrell Woodson (villain) - Hard Ever After by Laura Kaye == 02/07 ★★★★☆
U: Uri Orloff (villain) - Innocent Prey by Maggie Shayne == 06/13 ★★★★★
V: Vincent Connor (villain) - Bitter Blood by Cynthia Eden == 04/21 ★★★★☆
W: Will Carver - Heart of Iron by Bec McMaster == 03/19 ★★★★☆
X: Pax Marshall - Allegiance of Honor by Nalini Singh == 06/17 ★★★★☆
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Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes

5/10 completed

1. Angel or demon
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or Shapeshifter: Aidan Locke - Bite the Dust by Cynthia Eden == 02/08 ★★★★☆
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior: Roric - Night of the Tiger by N.J. Walters == 03/26 ★★★★☆
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7. Vampire: Raphael - Raphael by D.B. Reynolds == 01/27 ★★★★☆
8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero: Sloane Brodie - Hell & High Water by Charlie Cochet == 04/14 ★★★☆☆
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
12. Elemental (able to harness the powers of nature)

Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other ((view spoiler)[Chimera (hide spoiler)]): Naasir - Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh == 01/13 ★★★★★

Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale

10/10 completed

Dangerous Hero Quotient Key:

10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't faze him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
Raphael - Raphael by D.B. Reynolds == 01/27 ★★★★☆

9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
Dorian Blackwell - The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne == 01/26 ★★★★★

8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
Rajmund Gregor - Rajmund by D.B. Reynolds == 02/23 ★★★☆☆

7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
Naasir - Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh == 01/13 ★★★★★

6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
Aidan Locke - Bite the Dust by Cynthia Eden == 02/08 ★★★★☆

5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
Garrett Reed - The Curious Case Of The Clockwork Menace by Bec McMaster == 04/11 ★★★★☆

4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
Ash Cohen - True Pretenses by Rose Lerner == 01/17 ★★★★☆

3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
Jax Mercury - Mercury Striking by Rebecca Zanetti == 02/20 ★★★★☆

2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
Leo Barrons - Of Silk and Steam by Bec McMaster == 04/16 ★★★★★

1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.
Gideon Frayne - Third Solstice by Harper Fox == 01/08 ★★★★☆

Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes

5/8 completed

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior: Bhaic MacPherson - Highland Spitfire by Mary Wine == 02/15 ★★★☆☆
2. Knight
3. Archer/Bowman
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero: Leo Barrons - Of Silk and Steam by Bec McMaster == 04/16 ★★★★★
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw: Chance Wilder - The Gunslinger by Lorraine Heath == 04/23
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal: Ambrose Shaw - The Bone Orchard by Abigail Roux == 06/09 ★★☆☆☆
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Buccaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Thief: Ash Cohen - True Pretenses by Rose Lerner == 01/17 ★★★★☆
14. Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin
15. Historical Gangster
16. Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above)
17. Revolutionary or Freedom Fighter
18. Historical Soldier or Military Man

Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above)

[Dina]

UPDATE 2/2

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2016
Duration: January 1 - December 31

Option G--Create Your Own Dangerous Hero

10/10 completed

My ultimate hero:

1. Very possessive and jealous: Aidan Locke - Bite the Dust by Cynthia Eden == 02/08 ★★★★☆
2. Faithful: Gideon - Third Solstice by Harper Fox == 01/08 ★★★★☆
3. Lethal: Naasir - Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh == 01/13 ★★★★★
5. Over Six Feet Tall: Raphael - Raphael by D.B. Reynolds == 01/27 ★★★★☆
6. Excellent Marksman: Leo Barrons - Of Silk and Steam by Bec McMaster == 04/16 ★★★★★
7. Military Background: Jax Mercury - Mercury Striking by Rebecca Zanetti == 02/20 ★★★★☆
8. Morally Flexible: Ash Cohen - True Pretenses by Rose Lerner == 01/17 ★★★★☆
9. Honorable to the Extreme: Roric - Night of the Tiger by N.J. Walters == 03/26 ★★★★☆
10. Virginal or less sexually experienced: Will Carver - Heart of Iron by Bec McMaster == 03/19 ★★★★☆
11. Criminal Background: Dorian Blackwell - The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne == 01/26 ★★★★★

Option H--Dangerous Hero Archetypes

2/10 completed

1. Robin Hood
2. Prince Charming
3. Doctor Who
4. Sherlock Holmes
5. Buck Rogers /Han Solo/Captain Malcolm Reynolds
6. Big Bad Wolf: Aidan Locke - Bite the Dust by Cynthia Eden == 02/08 ★★★★☆
7. James Bond/007
8. Fitzwilliam Darcy
9. Wyatt Earp
10. King Arthur
11. Merlin
12. Captain Hook
13. Phantom of the Opera
14. Professor James Moriarty
15. Bruce Wayne “Batman” or Oliver Queen “Green Arrow”
16. Clark Kent “Superman”
17. “Logan” James Howlett “Wolverine”
18. Casanova or Don Juan
19. Spock
20. The Beast (as in Beauty and the Beast): Will Carver - Heart of Iron by Bec McMaster == 03/19 ★★★★☆
21. Raymond Red Reddington (Blacklist)
22. Jake Ballard (Scandal)
23. “Jax” Jackson Teller (Sons of Anarchy)

Bonus: Up to two characters of your own choice

Option I--Dream Team

5/6 completed

A. The Leader: He’s in charge and makes the decisions for the crew.
Dorian Blackwell - The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne == 01/26 ★★★★★

B. The Nimble-Fingered One: He’s the thief and he can steal anything.

C. The Tech Guru: There’s not a computer he can’t hack or a machine he can’t fix.

D. The Flying Ace: He can fly anything.

E. The Beater: He’s tough and lethal with his hands.
Naasir - Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh == 01/13 ★★★★★

F. The Sphinx: No one really knows what he’s capable of, at least until the eleventh hour or when his team really needs him.

G. The Smooth-Talker: He can talk his way in and out of anything.
Ash Cohen - True Pretenses by Rose Lerner == 01/17 ★★★★☆

H. The Seducer: He has the looks and the charm to seduce his way into whatever he wants or needs.
Garrett Reed - The Curious Case Of The Clockwork Menace by Bec McMaster == 04/11 ★★★★☆

I. The Marksman: He never misses.
Leo Barrons - Of Silk and Steam by Bec McMaster == 04/16 ★★★★★

J. The Master of Disguise: He can pretend to be anyone or anything.

Option J--Create your own Dangerous Hero-Themed Challenge: Old Badasses

Goal: Read 10 "old" books with a dangerous character (hero or villain). The book must have been published at least 10 years ago.

1/10 completed

1. Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken (2004) == 06/19 ★★★★☆
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[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

You're rocking it, Dina!

[Dina]

I feel goood!... by James Brown and Dina ;)

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Dina wrote: "I feel goood!... by James Brown and Dina ;)"

That's Right!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Welcome, Heather!

[PepperP0t]

complete at msg 4
Challenge Options:
Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:(Want, Take, Have) 12/12 Books Read
Instructions: For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters.
(view spoiler)[
WWild Man Creek by Robyn Carr 2/13 - 4stars
AIce Storm by Ann Stuart 1/24 - 3.75stars
NNight Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/27- 5stars
TTouch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/1 - 3.25stars
TThen Came You by Jill Shalvis 2/1 - 4stars
AIn the Kingdom's Name by Amy Jarecki 3/1 - 4.5stars
KSeize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/30 - 5stars
EEnemy Mine by Megan Mitcham 3/22 - 4stars
HThe Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison 1/4 - 3.5stars
AWild Things by Jennifer Ashley 3/23 - 4stars
VVengeance in Death by J.D. Robb 2/18 - 4.75stars
EThe Secret by Elizabeth Hunter 3/23 - 4.75stars
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Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes: 12/8-13 Books Read
Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.
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1. Angel or demon: Hammer Down by Moira Rogers 1/23 - 4.5stars
2.god or demi-god: Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/30 - 5stars
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter: Dragos Goes to Washington by Thea Harrison 1/9 - 3.5stars
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User: Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/27- 5stars
5.Immortal Warrior: Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/9 - 5stars
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Born of Betrayal by Sherrilyn Kenyon 2/24 - 4.5stars
7.Vampire: Deception by D.B. Reynolds1/3 - 4.75stars
8.Faerie: Burned by Karen Marie Moning 1/21 - 3.75stars
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)Blindsided by Tes Hilaire - 8/8 - 4.25stars
10.Time-Traveler: Claimed By Shadow by Karen Chance 2/5 - 4stars
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers): Karma Girl by Jennifer Estep 5/14 - 3.5stars
12. Elemental (able to harness the powers of nature): Ill Wind by Rachel Caine 4/23 - 3.25stars
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories) Augmenter: Awakened by Elisabeth Naughton 3/30 - 4.25stars
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Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes: 16/8-19Books Read
Instructions: For the historical romance or historical fiction readers on the group, the purpose of this challenge is to read one book for a minimum of eight of the most common dangerous historical hero types.
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1. Scottish/Highlander warrior: The Raider by Monica McCarty 2/19 - 4stars
2. Knight: Moonlight: The Big Bad Wolf (Black Swan) by Victoria Danann 4/27 - 3.25stars
3. Archer/Bowman:The Arrow by Monica McCarty 7/4 - 4.25stars
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero: In the Kingdom's Name by Amy Jarecki 3/1 - 4.5stars
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw: Ice Storm by Ann Stuart 1/24 - 3.75stars
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal: Justice Healed by Olivia Jaymes
7. Native American Warrior: Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs 2/28 - 3stars
8. Gambler or Rogue: A Wicked Pursuit by Isabella Bradford 2/29 - 3.25stars
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines: Gathering Storm by Victoria Danann 6/10 - 4.25stars
10. Historical Spy: The Stolen Mackenzie Bride by Jennifer Ashley 3/8 - 4.5star
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Buccaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief: Dragonfly by Erica Hayes 1/9 - 4stars
14.Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin: Prisoner Mine by Megan Mitcham 2/27 - 3.75stars
15.Historical Gangster
16.Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above): Assassin's Honor by Monica Burns 3/13 - 4.25stars
17. Revolutionary or Freedom Fighter Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/1 - 3.25stars (Tomas)
18.Historical Soldier or Military Man: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas 1/10 - 4.5stars
Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above): Neanderthal Transcendence by Shay Savage 3/2 - 4.5stars
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Option G—Create Your Own Dangerous Hero 20/10-20Books Read
Instructions: List a minimum of ten traits that you desire in your own dangerous hero and read a book with a hero who embodies that trait. It’s your list, do it the way you want. In fiction, we can create our own realities.

My ultimate hero is:
♥ Good with Weapons:The Raider by Monica McCarty 2/19 - 4star
♥ Territorial:Gypsy by Patricia A. Rasey 1/14 - 4stars
♥ Faithful:Sins of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/31 - 4stars
♥ Lethal:The Dream Hunterby Sherrilyn Kenyon 2/19 - 3.75stars
♥ Romantic:Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/27- 5stars
♥ Over Six Feet Tall:Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen 1/16 - 3.5stars
♥ Brave:Undercover by Danielle Steel 1/2 - 3.75stars
♥ Military Background:book:Still the One |22668746] by Jill Shalvis 2/6 - 3.5stars
♥ Witty:Then Came You by Jill Shalvis 2/1 - 4stars
♥ Honorable :Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/19 - 4.5stars
♥ Sex on a stick:Devil May Cry by Sherrilyn Kenyon 2/29 - 4.75stars
♥ Protective:Hammer Down by Moira Rogers 1/23 - 4.5stars
♥ Intelligent:Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb 1/13 - 4.5stars
♥ Warrior:Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/30 - 5stars
♥ Moral (when it suits):Left Behind by Tim LaHaye 2/2 - 3.75stars
♥ Ruthless:Claimed By Shadow by Karen Chance 2/5 - 4stars
♥ Mild-Mannered :Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas 1/10 - 4.5stars
♥ Devoted:Soaring by Kristen Ashley 1/7 - 4.5stars
♥ A Leader:Christian by D.B. Reynolds 1/24 - 5stars
♥ Stubborn:Dragos Goes to Washington by Thea Harrison 1/9 - 3.5stars


Option I—Dream Team:10/6-10Books Read
Create your own Dangerous Hero Dream Team. Below are the usual suspects when you have an ensemble cast of characters in a caper film. Read a book with a character that reflects the descriptive characters below. If the book character fits more than one, choose the one you think he best fits. (You have to assemble a minimum of six characters for your dream team).
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A. The Leader: He’s in charge and makes the decisions for the crew. Deception by D.B. Reynolds 1/3 - 4.75stars
B. The Nimble-Fingered One: He’s the thief and he can steal anything. Dragonfly by Erica Hayes 1/9 - 4stars
C. The Tech Guru: Hammer Down by Moira Rogers 1/23 - 4.5stars
D. The Flying Ace: He can fly anything. Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen 1/16 - 3.5stars
E. The Beater: He’s tough and lethal with his hands.Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/9 - 5stars
F. The Sphinx: No one really knows what he’s capable of, at least until the eleventh hour or when his team really needs him.Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas 1/2 - 3.5stars
G. The Smooth-Talker: He can talk his way in and out of anything. Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb 3/18 - 4.5 stars
H. The Seducer: He has the looks and the charm to seduce his way into whatever he wants or needs.Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 1/5 - 4.25stars
I. The Marksman: The Raider by Monica McCarty 2/19 - 4star
J. The Master of Disguise: He can pretend to be anyone or anything.Undercover by Danielle Steel 1/2 - 3.75stars
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