DHASG Create your own Adventure Reading Challenge

[Heather LiteratureChick]

DHASG 2017 Dangerous Hero Create your own Reading Adventure Yearly Challenge
Timeline: January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

Cross-reads from other challenges are allowed (I.e. Books you are already using in other challenges). You are allowed to use other elements other than those listed below in my examples. Those are just suggestions to get you started. The element can be something from the book summary you learn (such as the person/character being afraid), it doesn't have to be demonstrated on the cover necessarily.

For this challenge, start off with a book in which the cover or title represents your favourite Dangerous Hero. From there, choose an element from the previous book (the cover, the author's name, or a word in the title) and choose a book that represents that element in the cover or a word in the title and so on for all your book selections.

Example: One of my favourite Dangerous Heroes is Rhage from BDB series so I will use his book as my starting point with . Then I will choose my second book as because there is blue in the cover. My third book could be a book that features a character named "Peter" after the author, a book in which a character is afraid, or a book with black in the cover, or a book with black or blue in the title.

Just explain what element each book meets from your previous book selection. For the first book you can explain why the Dangerous Hero you chose is your favorite.

Reading Levels:
1. Extreme Adventure: 20-30 books.
2. All Inclusive Adventure: 10-20 books.
3. Staycation Adventure: 0-10 books.

[PepperP0t]

Heather

1) I don't see a length here and
2) The example and instructions don't match. The example shows an characteristic that could be the same but the instructions don't allow that. Which is correct.

I'm asking before I commit

[Heather LiteratureChick]

PepperP0t wrote: "Heather

1) I don't see a length here and
2) The example and instructions don't match. The example shows an characteristic that could be the same but the instructions don't allow that. Which is cor..."

The first book (The Beast) is for my favourite dangerous hero. Book 2 (Her Every Fear) is a book cover that features the colour blue, which I took from my first book selection (The Beast). I hope this makes sense. It was not easy to find an easy way to explain the idea. Hope this helps.

[PepperP0t]

Heather BOOKLVR24/7 wrote: "PepperP0t wrote: "Heather

1) I don't see a length here and
2) The example and instructions don't match. The example shows an characteristic that could be the same but the instructions don't allow ..."

didn't help. The issue is in the example you used a character trait but you didn't say character trait was allowed. So if it's an option you need to say a character trait can be included. If it's not where the example says he was afraid was common needs to be taken out.

also you didn't say how long the challenge is. is it a 12month, open ended, etc?

[Heather LiteratureChick]

PepperP0t wrote: "Heather BOOKLVR24/7 wrote: "PepperP0t wrote: "Heather

1) I don't see a length here and
2) The example and instructions don't match. The example shows an characteristic that could be the same but t..."

There are no limits to your first book selected other than it should represent your favorite dangerous hero. The timeline is now posted at the top (Sorry, this is the first time I have posted a challenge). Each book you choose does not have to link with ALL your selected books. Check out my post. Don't know what else I can add. The characteristic of being afraid can be something you gather from the book plot summary, it doesn't have to be proven by the book cover or the title.

[Netanella]

I love this challenge! I need to find my first "intro" dangerous hero book, then I will post my books as the themes (cover, color, name, topic, item) lead me. I will try to limit my selections to books with dangerous heroes in them, although they may not always be a romantic lead!

[lorii (Loriidae)]

My spot =^..^=

[Heather LiteratureChick]

Netanella wrote: "I love this challenge! I need to find my first "intro" dangerous hero book, then I will post my books as the themes (cover, color, name, topic, item) lead me. I will try to limit my selections to b..."

Welcome Netanella! Hope you have fun choosing your books and enjoy the challenge. I tried to make most of my books involve a dangerous hero as well.

[Heather LiteratureChick]

Loriidae wrote: "My spot =^..^="

Welcome Loriidae! Hope you enjoy choosing your books and reading for this challenge.

[PepperP0t]

Jan 1 thru Dec 31, 2017
Level: Extreme Adventure 20-30books --- 25/20-30 read

Starting with: Gone Too Far, Sam Starrett's official HEA but there's plenty of him throughout the Troubleshooters series. This loyal goal oriented hero works hard, plays hard, parties hard and loves for keeps. He gives the same energy to helping friends, helping to save the world or helping his friend's woman. Despite having a hangover!

The book above has goal oriented hero(es) in common with Cowboy Justice 12-Pack by Susan Stoker - 1/2 - 4.5stars
The book above has FBI involvement in common with Death Angel by Linda Howard 1/8 - 4.5stars
The book above has the same author in common with Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard 1/10 - 4.5star
The book above has a character leading a secret life in common with Dangerous Games by Lora Leigh 1/12 - 4stars
The book above has second chance love in common with Lucifer by D.B. Reynolds 1/13 - 4.5stars
The book above has a shirtless man on the cover in common with Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer - 1/19 - 4stars
The book above has an author with the same initial in the first and last name in common withWanderlust by Ann Aguirre -1/22 - 3.75stars
The book above has being the 2nd book of the series in common with Untamed by Pamela Clare - 1/26 - 4.5stars
The book above has hero being jailed for a time in common with The Curse by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 4.5stars
The book above has written by female who writes under multiple names in common with Memory in Death by J.D. Robb 1/29 - 4.5stars
The book above has author with multiple successful series currently in progess in common with Mind Game by Christine Feehan - 1/31 - 4.25stars
The book above has betrayal as a key component of story in common with The Battle Sylph by L.J. McDonald - 2/2 - 4.75stars
The book above has shifters in common with The Wolf Within by Cynthia Eden - 2/4 - 4stars
The book above has forced into service in common with Defiant by Pamela Clare 2/6 - 5stars
The book above has a prickly romance in common with Ransom by Julie Garwood - 2/7 - 5stars
The book above has an author in common with Shadow Music by Julie Garwood - 2/9 - 3stars
The book above has a heroine with a secret in common with The Shattered Sylph by L.J. McDonald - 2/11 - 4.25stars
The book above has ceremoniesfor power in common with Blood of the Demon by Diana Rowland - 2/10 - 3.5stars
The book above has an undercover policeman in common with Marked by the Vampire by Cynthia Eden - 2/14 - 4.25stars
The book above has hero assigned to bodyguard heroine in common with Hot Ice by Lynn Raye Harris - 2/16 - 4.5stars
The book above has heroine betrayed by friend in common with Double Cross by Carolyn Crane - 2/16 - 3stars
The book above has an author with an alliterative name in common with Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh - 2/18 - 4stars
The book above has the paranomal genre in common with The Man Within by Lora Leigh - 2/19 - 3.75stars
The book above has an author in common with Elizabeth's Wolf by Lora Leigh - 2/20 - 4.25stars
The book above has a protagonist that killed for money in common with Elizabeth's Wolf by Lora Leigh - 2/20 - 4.25stars

[Heather LiteratureChick]

PepperP0t wrote: "I'm in. I have to decide who my favorite is."

That's great PepperPOt. Have fun choosing your books.

[Netanella]

DHASG Dangerous Hero Create Your Own Reading Adventure Challenge


Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2017
Books Read: 30/30

Reading Levels:
1. Extreme Adventure: 20-30 books.
2. All Inclusive Adventure: 10-20 books.
3. Staycation Adventure: 0-10 books.

1. Blood Hunter 1 - Break Out by Nina Croft - 01.03.2017 (★★★)
➔ Dangerous Hero Vampire Archetype
2. Grim Alliance 1 - Reaper's Deliverance by Miranda Stork - 01.07.2017 (★★★)
➔ Black Leather Jacket
3. Raising Hell - A Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter Novella by John G. Hartness - 01.08.2017 (★★★★★)
➔ Named the Reaper
4. The Vampire From Hell 1 - The Vampire from Hell: The Beginning by Ally Thomas - 01.09.2017 (★★★)
➔ Titled in Hell
5. Not My Type by Emma Caruso - 01.12.2017 (★★★)
➔ Heroine with Confidence Issues
6. Blue Collar Wolves 3 - Steel by Ronin Winters - 01.12.2017 (★★★)
➔ Naked Male Chest Cover
7. The Endurance 0.5 - 5,001 by Tracy Cooper-Posey - 01.14.2017 (★★★★)
➔ Steel-y Cover
8. Zero Hour Part 2: Badlands by Eamon Ambrose - 01.16.2017 (★★★★)
➔ Artificial Intelligence
9. Death & Decay 0.5 - The Darkest Days by R.L. Blalock - 01.16.2017 (★★★)
➔ It's The End of the World As We Know It
10. Calendar Men 10 - Falling for Her Navy SEAL...Again by Clarissa Yip - 01.18.2017 (★★)
➔ New-To-Me Authors

11. Blood Day by J.L. Murray - 01.19.2017 (★★★★)
➔ Japanese Heritage
12. The Cost of Living by David Moody - 01.20.2017 (★★★★★)
➔ Bloody Cover
13. The Undying King by Grace Draven - 01.21.2017 (★★★)
➔ Theme of life fulfillment versus suicide
14. Death & Decay 1 - Devour R.L. Blalock - 01.24.2017 (★★★★)
➔ Published in 2016
15. Order of the Senary 1 - Releasing the Demons by L.D. Rose - 01.26.2017 (★★★★)
➔ Profile Portrait on Cover
16. Romance A Medieval Fairy Tale 2 - Awaken: Sleeping Beauty Retold by Demelza Carlton - 01.27.2017 (★★★★)
➔ Last Name Rose & Roses on the Cover
17. This Time Tomorrow by Rupert Colley - 01.29.2017 (★★★★)
➔ Beautiful Female Cover w/One Color
18. The Order of the Senary 2 - Black Bullet by L.D. Rose - 01.30.2017 (★★★★★)
➔ Alliteration in Both Titles ("TTT" & "BB")
19. Bloodhounds 1 - Wilder's Mate by Moira Rogers - 01.31.2017 (★★★★)
➔ Vampires
20. Elemental Assassin 2 - Web of Lies by Jennifer Estep - 02.02.2017 (★★★★★)
➔ Prostitutes

21. Elemental Assassin 3 - Venom by Jennifer Estep - 02.04.2017 (★★★★★)
➔ Another 5 ★ Read
22. Lorien Legacies 1 - I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore - 02.07.2017 (★★)
➔ Published in 2010
23. Elemental Assassin 4 - Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep - 02.09.2017 (★★★★)
➔ Number Four in Title and then Series
24. State of Decay: Part One by Peggy Martinez - 02.09.2017 (★★★★)
➔ Chicks Who Kick Ass
25. Elemental Assassin 5 - Spider’s Revenge by Jennifer Estep - 02.18.2017 (★★★★)
➔ Title Begins with Letter "S"
26. Joe Coffin: Season One, Episode One by Ken Preston - 02.21.2017 (★★★★★)
➔ Theme of Revenge
27. Unwind 1 - Unwind by Neal Shusterman - 02.23.2017 (★★★★★)
➔ Blurry Cover Image
28. Lake of Sins 1 - Escape by L.S. O'Dea - 02.24.2017 (★★★★)
➔ Young Adult Science Fiction
29. Zero Hour: The Complete Novel by Eamon Ambrose - 02.25.2017 (★★★★★)
➔ Black Cover
30. Morgue: A Life in Death by Vincent DiMaio - 03.01.2017 (★★★★)
➔ Published in 2016

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Great for a challenge, Heather. Thanks for posting it!

[✿ Natalie ✿]

I'm in for this challenge! It sounds great!

DHASG 2017 Dangerous Hero Create your own Reading Adventure Yearly Challenge

Staycation Adventure: 0-10 books.

2/0-10 books completed

1. My favourite dangerous hero type: A dangerous vampire hero Prey by Alaska Angelini

2. The book above has a theme of the heroine being prey and being hunted down Written in Red by Anne Bishop

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[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

I will give this a try. Go with Staycation Adventure (10 books).

[PepperP0t]

finished at message 11

[Heather LiteratureChick]

Great Job, PepperPOt!

[✿ Natalie ✿]

Well done PepperP0t!

[PepperP0t]

thx ladies

[Netanella]

Updated Post 13 - Done! Whoo Hoo!

[Heather LiteratureChick]

Netanella wrote: "Updated Post 13 - Done! Whoo Hoo!"

Great Job, Netanella!

[Netanella]

Thanks - it was a fun challenge. It'll be interesting to see how others connected the dots for their own reading challenge!

[✿ Natalie ✿]

I thought this Challenge was a great idea, though I didn’t end up reading as many books for it as i’d hoped to! Here are my end of year stats.

DHASG 2017 Dangerous Hero Create your own Reading Adventure Yearly Challenge

Staycation Adventure: 0-10 books.

2/0-10 books completed

1. My favourite dangerous hero type: A dangerous vampire hero Prey by Alaska Angelini

2. The book above has a theme of the heroine being prey and being hunted down Written in Red by Anne Bishop

[✿ Natalie ✿]

Heather BOOKLVR24/7 wrote: "DHASG 2017 Dangerous Hero Create your own Reading Adventure Yearly Challenge
Timeline: January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. ..."

Will this challenge be running again in 2018?