Historical Romance Book Club

message 1: by Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels (new)

Nov 28, 2018 08:48PM

Joanna Loves Reading (joannalovesreading) | 4120 comments

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Welcome HRBC members to the second annual Romance Across The Ages challenge!

In this challenge, we have 24 subgenres to choose from and you get to choose how many books you want to tackle this year, with the minimum being 12. There are some changes from last year based on the challenge feedback.

We have selected 2 random subgenres per month and we will be reading the same subgenres together. We will be tracking challenges here on the thread and on a challenge shelf. Instructions below.

We have 24 subgenres to choose from this year and the participants choose at least 12 subgenres. The goal is to read at least 12 books from at least 12 subgenres, one per subgenre. However, you can also choose as many subgenres as you want to read.

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message 2: by Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels (last edited Jun 30, 2019 09:19PM) (new)

Nov 28, 2018 08:48PM

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Participant Tracking Posts:

Message 7: Andrea (Catsos Person) is a Compulsive eBook Hoarder
Message 37: Cath
Message 45: Christy
Message 12: Darbella
Message 31: Debby “Piene Raven”
Message 13: Jan130
Message 162: Jenna
Message 66: Jennie-Lee
Message 8: Joanna Loves Reading
Message 33: Lorien
Message 29: Lover of Romance
Message 16: Mariana
Message 36: Martha
Message 96: Midniteillusion
Message 259: Pamela
Message 11: Priya
Message 17: Renae
Message 10: Rina
Message 20: Sally906
Message 18: Sarah
Message 25: Shannon
Message 48: Shaz
Message 9: Tanya

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message 3: by Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels (last edited Nov 28, 2018 08:55PM) (new)

Nov 28, 2018 08:48PM

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Subgenres & Schedule

January:
Around the World (other than Britain or American)
Georgian

February:
Edwardian
Ancient World / Prehistorical

March:
Restoration / Stuarts
Viking

April:
LGBTQ
Native American

May:
Regency
Civil War / Antebellum

June:
Americana/Gilded Age
Time Travel

July:
Your Choice
Pirate

August:
Medieval
Western

September:
Victorian
Bodice Ripper

October:
World Wars I to WWII
American Revolution

November:
Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background)
Renaissance

December:
Any historical from your TBR/already own pile!
Scottish / Highlander

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message 4: by Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels (last edited Dec 13, 2018 08:12PM) (new)

Nov 28, 2018 08:48PM

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message 5: by Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels (last edited Jan 15, 2019 06:57PM) (new)

Nov 28, 2018 08:48PM

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Tracking Instructions

To participate in this challenge, post a comment on the thread below with a list of your chosen subgenres. If you're not sure on some, please note that you can adjust throughout the year as suits. This comment will be your "tracking post" and it will be the one you edit throughout the year. If you cannot find your tracking post, see message 5 for a list the list of participants and the link for your post will be hyperlinked to your name.

Each participant can also create their own 2019 challenge shelf and link to the challenge on this group's homepage. (more info on this coming).

Your tracking post should keep track of:

No. of Books: ##

Subgenres chosen:

Feel free to talk about the books you are reading and to track your results both here and on the challenge bookshelf. We’re looking forward to hearing what you think of each book as you read it.

Note that you do not have to read at the exact month indicated. The monthly schedule is meant to help us keep track and keep pace.

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message 6: by Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels (new)

Nov 28, 2018 09:00PM

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Hi all! Will be updating the above posts over the next couple of days, but you can go ahead and start posting your tracking posts if you want to. I wanted to get this up with the subgenres and schedule info for any that would like to plan ahead.

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message 7: by Andrea AKA Catsos Person (last edited Jan 31, 2019 11:57AM) (new)

Nov 28, 2018 09:09PM

Andrea AKA Catsos Person (catsosperson) | 1635 comments

January:

Around the World (other than Britain or American):
—>Adora by Bertrice Small

Georgian:

February:
Edwardian
Ancient World / Prehistorical

March:
Restoration / Stuarts
Viking

April:
LGBTQ
Native American

May:

Regency: The Toll-Gate by Georgette Heyer

Civil War / Antebellum: A Hope Divided by Alyssa Cole

June:
Americana/Gilded Age: The Pattern Artist by Nancy Moser

Time Travel

July:
Your Choice
Pirate

August:
Medieval
Western

September:
Victorian
Bodice Ripper

October:
World Wars I to WWII
American Revolution

November:
Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background)
Renaissance

December:
Any historical from your TBR/already own pile!
Scottish / Highlander

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message 8: by Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels (last edited Dec 31, 2019 05:56AM) (new)

Nov 28, 2018 09:12PM

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Joanna's tracking post

Books completed: 20/24

Subgenres & Schedule

January:
Around the World (other than Britain or American) - Butterfly Swords - READ 1/31/19 4 Stars
Georgian - Heartless - READ 1/31/19 4 Stars

February:
Edwardian - Think of England - READ 2/28/19 4 Stars
Ancient World / Prehistorical - Embers - READ 3/26/19 3 Stars

March:
Restoration / Stuarts - A Splendid Defiance - READ 4/10/19 5 Stars
Viking - Sunset Fire - DNF

April:
LGBTQ - An Unnatural Vice - READ 4/18/19 4 Stars
Native American - A Song for the Stars - READ 5/5/19 5 stars

May:
Regency - Again, My Lord - READ 5/9/19 4 stars
Civil War / Antebellum - Indigo - READ 6/27/19 5 stars

June:
Americana/Gilded Age - Some Like It Scandalous - READ 7/2/19 4 stars
Time Travel - Must Love Kilts - READ 7/11/19 3 stars

July:
Your Choice - What I Did For a Duke - READ 7/9/19 5 stars
Pirate - I Kissed an Earl - READ 6/27/19 5 stars

August:
Medieval - The Dragon and the Pearl- READ 8/25/19 4 stars
Western - Her Heart's Desire - READ 8/29/19 2 stars

September:
Victorian - The Widow of Rose House - READ 9/2/19 5 stars
Bodice Ripper - The Wolf and the Dove - READ 10/11/19 3 stars

October:
World Wars I to WWII - Morning Glory - READ 10/3/19 5 stars
American Revolution - Promised Land - READ

November:
Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background) - Scandalous - READ 10/22/19 3 stars
Renaissance - The Devil to Pay — READ

December:
Any historical from your TBR/already own pile!
Scottish / Highlander

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message 9: by Tanya (last edited Oct 01, 2019 09:56PM) (new)

Nov 28, 2018 11:56PM

Tanya Sridhar (angellus08) | 343 comments

Tanya's Challenge

January:
Around the World : Forbidden Jewel of India
Georgian To Beguile a Beast - Completed4.5/5

February:
Edwardian - Runabout - Completed 3/5 stars

March:
Stuarts - The Least Likely Bride - DNF

April:
LGBTQ - The Pursuit Of... - 3/5 Stars

May:
Regency - A Rogue by Any Other Name - 4/5 stars!

June:
Americana/Gilded Age - Years

July:
Your Choice - The Rogue's Wager - Completed
Pirate - The Care & Feeding of Pirates

August:
Western - Annie's Song

September:
Victorian - The Duke of Shadows

October:
World Wars I to WWII - The Kommandant's Girl
or The Soldier's Wife - Completed

November:
Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background) - The Bride Wore Pearls

December:
Any historical from your TBR/already own pile! - TBD
Scottish / Highlander - The Seduction Of Elliot McBride

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message 10: by Rina (last edited Feb 24, 2019 05:14AM) (new)

Nov 29, 2018 05:55AM

Books completed: 2

January:
Around the World (other than Britain or American):

Georgian

February:
Edwardian

Ancient World / Prehistorical

Two Rivers (The Peacemaker, #1) by Zoe Saadia

March:
Restoration / Stuarts
Viking

April:
LGBTQ
Native American

May:
Regency
Civil War / Antebellum

June:
Americana/Gilded Age
Time Travel

July:
Your Choice
Pirate

August:
Medieval
Western

September:
Victorian
Bodice Ripper

October:
World Wars I to WWII
American Revolution

November:
Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background)
Renaissance

December:
Any historical from your TBR/already own pile!
Scottish / Highlander

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message 11: by Priya (last edited Jan 01, 2020 08:38AM) (new)

Nov 29, 2018 06:11AM

Priya (priyachennareddy) | 1544 comments

Priya's Challenge

No. of Subgenres/books : 12

JANUARY
1. ~~Georgian~~ - These Old Shades - 23rd Jan; 4 stars

MARCH
2. ~~Viking~~ - Hearts Aflame - 27th March, 2019; 4 stars

APRIL
3. ~~LGBTQ~~ - The Pursuit Of... - 20th April, 2019; 2 stars
4. ~~NATIVE AMERICAN~~ - Runabout - 4th May, 2019; 3 stars

MAY
5. ~~Regency~~ - Lady Fiasco - 31st May, 2019; 3 stars

JUNE
6. ~~Americana~~ - Years - 20th June, 2019; 4 stars

JULY
~~7. Choice - Slightly Wicked~~ - 24th July, 2019; 4 stars
~~8. Pirate - A Pirate for Christmas~~ - 9th July, 2019; 4 stars

SEPTEMBER
9. ~~Victorian - Brazen and the Beast~~ - 5th September; 3 stars
10. ~~Bodice Ripper - The Highwayman~~ 5stars

DECEMBER
11. ~~TBR - Devil's Daughter~~ - 4 stars; 31st Dec, 2019
12. ~~Scottish/Highlander - To Steal a Highlander's Heart~~

Books Completed: 12/12

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message 12: by Jan (last edited Dec 31, 2019 05:46PM) (new)

Nov 29, 2018 02:42PM

Jan's tracking post.

January: Around the World (other than Britain or American)

The Man Who Won the World (1) by O.E. Boroni

The Man Who Won the World by O. E. Boroni. Set in Korea in the 900s. Was recommended to me a while ago.
Finished on Jan 30th. Yay!! But I was a bit disappointed. 2 stars for little romance and a cliffhanger :(

February: Ancient World (Dark Ages)

Blood Feud (The Warrior Brothers of Skye #1) by Jayne Castel

Blood Feud by Jayne Castel.
Finished on Feb 3rd. Yay! I think I've broken some kind of record there!! 3 to 3.5 stars. A decent read, although a fairly short book. Only took me two days to read.

March: Viking

Heart's Ease (Northwomen Sagas, #2) by Susan Fanetti

Heart's Ease by Susan Fanetti.
Finished on March 5th. I also read this one really quickly. 3.5 to 4 stars.

April: LGBTQ

The Soldier's Scoundrel (The Turner Series, #1) by Cat Sebastian

The Soldier's Scoundrel by Cat Sebastian.
Finished on April 17th. 3 stars.

May: Regency

When a Duchess Says I Do (Rogues to Riches #2) by Grace Burrowes

When a Duchess Says I Do by Grace Burrowes.
Finished on May 23rd. 3 stars.

June: Americana/Gilded Age

Duchess by Design (The Gilded Age Girls Club, #1) by Maya Rodale

Duchess by Design by Maya Rodale.
Finished on June 24th. 2.5 to 3 stars.

July: Your Choice

One Little Sin (MacLachlan Family, #2) by Liz Carlyle

One Little Sin by Liz Carlyle. I've owned this for ages and need to get around to reading it!
Finished on July 19th. 3 stars.

August: Medieval

The King's Man (Welsh Blades #1) by Elizabeth Kingston

The King's Man by Elizabeth Kingston. I started this a while ago then abandoned it. I'd like to have another attempt to finish it.
Finished on Oct 4th. OK, a little late, but I got there LOL. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars.

September: Victorian

Bringing Down the Duke (A League of Extraordinary Women, #1) by Evie Dunmore

Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore. Finished on November 3rd. Also running a little late LOL. 3 to 3.5 stars.

October: American Revolution

Into the Wilderness (Wilderness, #1) by Sara Donati

Into the Wilderness by Sara Donati

November: Diversity

Forbidden Jewel of India (Herriard, #1) by Louise Allen

Forbidden Jewel of India by Louise Allen. A new-to-me author.

December: Scottish / Highlander

The Ranger (Highland Guard, #3) by Monica McCarty

The Ranger by Monica McCarty.

1/1/2020 - Well I got nine out of twelve read. Not too bad. I am adding two of those I didn't read to my 2020 challenge. We'll see how it goes!

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message 13: by Paullett (new)

Nov 30, 2018 09:30AM

Paullett Golden (paullettgolden) | 37 comments

This is so exciting!!! I can't wait to get started!

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message 14: by Melissa (new)

Nov 30, 2018 04:11PM

Looking forward to it.

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message 15: by Mariana (last edited Dec 31, 2019 08:39PM) (new)

Dec 01, 2018 02:04PM

~~January:~~

Around the World (other than Britain or American)

Once a Scoundrel (Rogues Redeemed, #3) by Mary Jo Putney

Once a Scoundrel by Mary Jo Putney - completed 1/28/2019, rated 3 stars

Georgian

The Other Miss Bridgerton (Rokesbys, #3) by Julia Quinn

The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn - completed 1/30/2019, rated 3 stars

~~February:~~

Edwardian

Thornbrook Park (Thornbrook Park, #1) by Sherri Browning

Thornbrook Park by Sherri Browning - completed 2/12/2019, rated 3 stars

Ancient World / Prehistorical

Forbidden (The Druid Chronicles, #1) by Christina Phillips

Forbidden by Christina Phillips - completed 3/2/2019, rated 2 stars

~~March:~~

Restoration / Stuarts

A Rogue's Embrace (Restoration, #2) by Margaret Moore

A Rogue's Embrace by Margaret Moore - completed 3/21/2019, rated 4 stars

Viking

Sunset Fire (Vikings of Honor, #1) by Renee Vincent

Sunset Fire by Renee Vincent - completed 5/15/2019, rated 2 stars

~~April:~~

LGBTQ

Wanted, A Gentleman by K.J. Charles - completed 4/6/2019, rated 3 stars

Native American

Runabout (Wild Oats, #2) by Pamela Morsi

Runabout by Pamela Morsi - completed 4/30/2019, rated 3 stars

~~May:~~

Regency

A Winter Wedding (Marriage Mart, #3) by Amanda Forester

A Winter Wedding by Amanda Forester - completed 5/5/2019, rated 4 stars

No Other Duke But You (Playful Brides, #11) by Valerie Bowman

No Other Duke But You by Valerie Bowman - completed 5/29/2019, rated 5 stars

Civil War / Antebellum

No Greater Glory (The Cutteridge Family #1) by Cindy Nord

No Greater Glory by Cindy Nord - completed 5/10/2019, rated 4 stars

~~June:~~

Americana/Gilded Age

The Convenient Mail Order Bride (Chance at Love, #1) by Ruth Ann Nordin

The Convenient Mail Order Bride by Ruth Ann Nordin - completed 6/19/2019, rated 4 stars

Mitch's Win (Montana Collection, Book 1) by Ruth Ann Nordin

Mitch's Win by Ruth Ann Nordin - completed 6/23/2019, rated 4 stars

Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer - completed 6/30/2019, rated 5 stars

Time Travel

Bound in Time with the Surly Sea Captain: A Once Upon a Time Travel Romance by Vanessa Ruinz - completed 6/30/2019, rated 2 stars

~~July:~~

Your Choice

The Texan's Wager (Wife Lottery, #1) by Jodi Thomas

The Texan's Wager by Jodi Thomas - completed 7/5/2019, rated 3 stars

Three Times a Bride by Catherine Anderson, Loretta Chase, and Samantha James - completed 7/18/2019, rated 4 stars

Some Like It Scandalous (The Gilded Age Girls Club, #2) by Maya Rodale

Some Like It Scandalous by Maya Rodale - completed 7/16/2019, rated 3 stars

Pirate

Scandalous Desires (Maiden Lane, #3) by Elizabeth Hoyt

Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt - completed 7/15/2019, rated 3 stars

The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo (Victorian Rebels, #6) by Kerrigan Byrne

The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrigan Byrne - completed 7/20/2019, rated 4 stars

~~August:~~

Medieval

Master of Desire (Brotherhood of the Sword #1) by Kinley MacGregor

Master of Desire by Kinley MacGregor - completed 8/18/2019, rated 4 stars

Western

Texas Mail Order Bride (Bachelors of Battle Creek, #1) by Linda Broday

Texas Mail Order Bride by Linda Broday - completed 8/8/2019, rated 4 stars

The Gunslinger's Vow (Runaway Brides, #1) by Amy Sandas

The Gunslinger's Vow by Amy Sandas - completed 8/28/2019, rated 4 stars

Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson - completed 8/31/2019, rated 5 stars

~~September:~~

Victorian

The Paid Companion by Amanda Quick - completed 9/17/2019, rated 5 stars

Bodice Ripper

The Raider (Montgomery/Taggert, #9) by Jude Deveraux

The Raider by Jude Deveraux - completed 9/15/2019, rated 3 stars

~~October:~~

World Wars I to WWII

Song of Songs by Beverley Hughesdon - completed 11/11/2019, rated 4 stars

American Revolution

Caroline (Räuber & Rebellen Die Familie Beauvisage 2) by Cynthia Wright

Caroline by Cynthia Wright - completed 10/10/2019, rated 3 stars

~~November:~~

Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background)

The Sword Dancer (Lovers and Rebels, #1; Tang Dynasty, #4) by Jeannie Lin

The Sword Dancer by Jeannie Lin - completed 11/23/2019, rated 4 stars

Renaissance

Francesca (The Silk Merchant's Daughters, #2) by Bertrice Small

Francesca by Bertrice Small - completed 12/8/2019, rated 4 stars

~~December:~~

Any historical from your TBR/already own pile!

Winning Lady Jane (Ladies Of Bath, #0.5) by Isabella Thorne

Winning Lady Jane by Isabella Thorne - completed 12/28/2019, rated 5 stars

Scottish / Highlander

An English Bride In Scotland (Highland Brides, #1) by Lynsay Sands

An English Bride In Scotland by Lynsay Sands - completed 12/14/2019, rated 5 stars

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message 16: by Sarah (last edited Jan 04, 2019 11:30AM) (new)

Dec 11, 2018 12:31PM

Sarah's Challenge

1/14 books read.

JANUARY:
Around the World: The Spymaster's Lady
Georgian: The Stolen Mackenzie Bride - - 2/5 Stars

MARCH:
Vikings: Dream of Me

APRIL:
Native American: Comanche Moon

May:
Civil War/Antebellum: Ashes in the Wind

JUNE:
Americana/Gilded Age: Morning Glory

JULY:
Your Choice: TBD
Pirate: The Pirate Lord

AUGUST:
Medieval: Untamed
Western: For the Roses

SEPTEMBER:
Bodice Ripper: Whitney, My Love

OCTOBER:
WWI/WWII: Into The Unknown

NOVEMBER:
Diversity: Indigo

DECEMBER:
Scottish/Highlander: Highlander Most Wanted

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message 17: by Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels (new)

Dec 13, 2018 08:14PM

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Hi all! Links to help you find options are now in post 4.

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message 18: by Sally906 (last edited Feb 11, 2019 02:29PM) (new)

Dec 15, 2018 10:08PM

Here is my tracking post - All books chosen now I just have to wait a few weeks to start!

My challenge book shelf is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Tally: 3 of 12 books read

January: Around the World

RNWMP Bride for Joel (Mail Order Mounties #4) by Amelia C. Adams

RNWMP: Bride for Joel by Amelia C. Adams (Canada) – 10/02/19 - 5★s

February: Ancient World / Prehistorical

Blood of Adam (Generations of Noah, #1) by Rachel S. Neal

Blood of Adam by Rachel S. Neal – 11/02/19 - 3★s

March: Viking

Love's Fury (Viking's Fury #1) by Violetta Rand

Love's Fury by Violetta Rand

April: Native American

Dancing on Coals by Ellen O'Connell

May: Regency

Dancing at Midnight (The Splendid Trilogy, #2) by Julia Quinn

Dancing at Midnight by Julia Quinn

June: Time Travel

Yellowstone Heart Song (Yellowstone Romance, #1) by Peggy L. Henderson

Yellowstone Heart Song by Peggy L. Henderson

July: Your Choice

Amethyst (The Jewel Trilogy, #1) by Lauren Royal

Amethyst by Lauren Royal – (The Stuarts)

August: Western

A Gown of Spanish Lace (Women of the West, #11) by Janette Oke

A Gown of Spanish Lace (The Janette Oke Collection) by Janette Oke

September: Bodice Ripper

Splendid (The Splendid Trilogy, #1) by Julia Quinn

Splendid by Julia Quinn - 08/01/19 - 3★s

October: World Wars I to WWII

Of Windmills and War (The War Trilogy #1) by Diane Moody

Of Windmills and War by Diane Moody - WWII

November: Diversity

Forbidden Jewel of India by Louise Allen

December: Scottish / Highlander

Triumph and Treasure (Highland Heather Romancing a Scot #1) by Collette Cameron

Triumph and Treasure by Collette Cameron

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message 19: by Mariana (new)

Dec 18, 2018 06:39PM

Sally906 wrote: "Here is my tracking post - All books chosen now I just have to wait a few weeks to start!

My challenge book shelf is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list......"

Good job! You are waaayyyy ahead of me.

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message 20: by Jan (new)

Dec 18, 2018 08:10PM

OK, I've got my shelf sorted for this challenge. Some books that I've been meaning to read for a while, plus some completely new ones. Lookin' good! I'm enjoying looking at everyone else's picks too :D

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message 21: by Jan (new)

Dec 19, 2018 04:29PM

Ooh. I didn't know there was an updated version of Whitney My Love. I'd like to read it, but I've still got an old PB copy. For some STUPID REASON the kindle versions of McNaught books STILL aren't available in Australia. *grrr*

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message 22: by Shannon (last edited Jan 10, 2019 02:53AM) (new)

Dec 19, 2018 05:41PM

Great list! I can't wait to get started! Shooting for 16.

January:
Around the World - The Lady's Command

The Lady's Command (The Adventurers Quartet, #1) by Stephanie Laurens

Georgian - (a pleasant reread) Flowers From the Storm

February:
Edwardian
Ancient World / Prehistorical

March:
Restoration / Stuarts
Viking

April:
LGBTQ
Native American

May:
Regency
Civil War / Antebellum

June:
Americana/Gilded Age
Time Travel

July:
Your Choice
Pirate

August:
Medieval
Western

September:
Victorian
Bodice Ripper

October:
World Wars I to WWII
American Revolution

November:
Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background)
Renaissance

December:
Any historical from your TBR/already own pile!
Scottish / Highlander

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message 23: by Sarah (new)

Dec 20, 2018 08:23AM

Darbella wrote: "I am enjoying looking at everyone else's picks too:) For instance, I noticed Sarah picked Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught and I thought to myself is it going to be the orginal one or the versio..."

I had no idea there was another version of Whitney, My Love! I'll be reading it on my Kindle so I think you're right about it being the updated version.

I'm relatively new to the Historical Romance genre and I've been putting off reading Whitney, My Love for months because I wasn't sure if I would enjoy it. I thought this challenge would give me the perfect reason to get it off my "To Read" shelf.

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message 24: by Jan (new)

Dec 20, 2018 02:29PM

Darbella wrote: "Jan130.....how fruststrating that her books are not available on Kindle for you. Here is a link about the changes she made to Whitney, My Love. [spoilers removed]"

Thanks for the info Darbella.

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message 25: by Lover of Romance (new)

Dec 26, 2018 11:08AM

Lover of Romance (loverofromance) | 3 comments

So for me, I tend to be a mood reader in romance, so not going to restrict myself to the months. But here are the subgenres and the books I plan on reading with them.

Around the World (other than Britain or American)
--The Forbidden Rose by Joanna Bourne
Georgian
--A Summer Seduction by Candace Camp
Edwardian
--In the Heart of the Highlander by Maggie Robinson
Ancient World / Prehistorical
--Forbidden by Christina Phillips
Restoration / Stuarts
--His Forbidden Kiss by Margaret
Viking
--Fearless by Helen Kirkman
LGBTQ
--The Soldier’s Scoundrel by Cat Sebastian
Native American
--Mackenzie’s Mountain by Elizabeth Howell
Regency
--The Arrangement by Mary Balogh
Civil War / Antebellum
--The Vacant Chair by Kaylea Cross
Americana/Gilded Age
--Lions and Lace by Megan McKinnney
Time Travel
--A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Devereaux
Your Choice
--Woman Made For Sin by Michele Sinclair
Pirate
--Across A Moonlit Sea by Marsha Canham
Medieval
--Wonderful by Jill Barnett
Western
--Hummingbird by LaVryle Spencer
Victorian
--The Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran
Bodice Ripper
--The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys
World Wars I to WWII
--Scandal of the Year by Laura LeeGuhrke
American Revolution
--The Charade by Laura Lee Guhrke
Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background)
--The Lotus Palace by Jeannie Lin
Renaissance
--The Winter Queen by Amanda McCabe
Any historical from your TBR/already own pile!
--Secrets of the Knight by Julia Latham
Scottish / Highlander
--Rebel warrior by Regan Walker

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message 26: by Jan (new)

Dec 26, 2018 03:15PM

Lover of Romance wrote: "So for me, I tend to be a mood reader in romance, so not going to restrict myself to the months. But here are the subgenres and the books I plan on reading with them.

Around the World (other than..."

Love your selection of books!

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message 27: by Debby *BabyDee* (last edited Dec 31, 2019 08:31AM) (new)

Dec 31, 2018 01:24PM

Debby's RAA Challenge for 2019

JANUARY
Georgian - Wilde in Love

Wilde in Love (The Wildes of Lindow Castle, #1) by Eloisa James

------> 1/13/2019
4-Stars - This was a very entertaining and delightful listen. Susan Duerden did a very nice job at narrating and I trully enjoyed.

FEBRUARY
Edwardian - The Bachelor List

The Bachelor List (Matchmaker Duncan Sisters, #1) by Jane Feather

------> 2/6/2019
2.5 rounded to 3-Stars - This was just an okay read for me. Could have been better. I wasn't bowled over with the story. Hope to read next in series this year and hope it is a bit better

MARCH
Restoration/Stuarts - A Midnight Dance

A Midnight Dance (Fiery Tales, #1) by Lila DiPasqua

------> 2/16/2019
4-Stars - This was a wonderfully written story that had a difference take on Cinderelly. It was hot and steamy and left no doubt between the tension between the H/h.

The Accidental Bride (Bride, #2) by Jane Feather

The Accidental Bride - 3.5 Stars A nice read with very good narration.

APRIL
Native American - Comanche Moon

Comanche Moon (Comanche, #1) by Catherine Anderson

- 3-Stars A nice read with very good narration.

MAY
Regency - Lord of Scoundrels

Lord of Scoundrels (Scoundrels, #3) by Loretta Chase

- 3-Stars Liked but not loved, with very good narration.

JUNE
Americana -Love, Come to Me

----> 3-Stars

JULY
Choice - Confess

- 4-Stars - This was a wonderfully written story that I truly enjoyed.

AUGUST
Medieval - The Accidental Highland Hero

The Accidental Highland Hero (The Highlanders, #2) by Terry Spear

3.5-Stars - If you can get passed the narration, this is a very nice story.

SEPTEMBER
Bodice Ripper - Suddenly You

. 4-Stars - A very nice and steamy read. Thoroughly enjoyed and narration was very good.

OCTOBER
WWI - The Girl You Left Behind

------> 4-Stars A nice read with very good narration.

NOVEMBER
Diversity - Talk Sweetly to Me

Talk Sweetly to Me (Brothers Sinister, #4.5) by Courtney Milan

---> 3-Stars

DECEMBER I
Any from TBR
Noble Satyr

Noble Satyr (Roxton Family Saga, #0) by Lucinda Brant

---> 5-Stars Such a wonderful read and thoroughly enjoyed

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message 28: by Jan (new)

Dec 31, 2018 02:35PM

Debby "Piene Raven" wrote: "Debby's RAA Challenge for 2019

JANUARY
Georgian - Wilde in Love

FEBRUARY
Edwardian - The Bachelor List
[bookcover:The Bachelor Lis..."

Another great selection of books. I'm loving looking at everyone's lists.

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message 29: by Lorien (new)

Dec 31, 2018 04:33PM

Lori's Tracking post for 2019

January:
Around the World (other than Britain or American)
Georgian

February:
Edwardian
Ancient World / Prehistorical

March:
Restoration / Stuarts
Viking

April:
LGBTQ
Native American

May:
Regency
Civil War / Antebellum

June:
Americana/Gilded Age
Time Travel

July:
Your Choice
Pirate

August:
Medieval
Western

September:
Victorian
Bodice Ripper

October:
World Wars I to WWII
American Revolution

November:
Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background)
Renaissance

December:
Any historical from your TBR/already own pile!
Scottish / Highlander

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message 30: by Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels (new)

Jan 02, 2019 09:51PM

Mod

It's 2019! This month we have the "Around the World (other than Britain or America)" and Georgian categories. What is everyone reading? Any buddy reads planned?

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message 31: by Jan (new)

Jan 03, 2019 01:39PM

I'm going to read The Man Who Won the World

It's set in Korea in the 900s, Eep! Not something I would have picked up on my own, but it was recommended to me ages ago. So, this month is time to try it!

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message 32: by Cath (last edited Jan 05, 2019 08:33AM) (new)

Jan 04, 2019 07:17AM

Cath's 2019 RAA Challenge

Goal: 12 books

Preliminary choices:
JANUARY:
Around the World (Spain):The Flesh and the Devil

FEBRUARY:
Ancient World / Prehistorical: Glory and the Lightning: A Novel of Ancient Greece

MARCH:
Viking: Dream of Me

APRIL:
LGBTQ: Butterfly Tattoo
Okay, so this isn't historical, which makes me feel like I've violated the spirit of the HR group...But! I wanted to explore what it would be like, emotionally, for a hetero female to fall in love with a bi male, and this was the closest I could find. (Saw several historical MMF stories, but my interest wasn't in a threesome relationship, so...)

MAY:
Regency: Lord of Dishonor

JUNE:
Time Travel: Mariana

JULY:
Pirate: Captain Blood: His Odyssey

AUGUST:
Western: Hummingbird

SEPTEMBER:
Bodice Ripper: The Demon Lover

OCTOBER:
American Revolution: Love Not a Rebel

NOVEMBER:
Diversity: Through the Storm

DECEMBER:
Scottish / Highlander: Rebellion

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message 33: by Priya (new)

Jan 04, 2019 09:50AM

I am reading These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer for Georgian sub genre.

What about you?

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message 34: by Jan (new)

Jan 04, 2019 02:47PM

Priya wrote: "I am reading These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer for Georgian sub genre.

What about you?"

Oh that's a fav of mine. Wonderful book. Enjoy!

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message 35: by Tanya (new)

Jan 04, 2019 08:56PM

I am reading To Beguile a Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt for Georgian Sub genre.

And thinking of reading Forbidden Jewel of India for the Around the world sub genre. But I'm a little hesitant.

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message 36: by Debby *BabyDee* (last edited Jan 05, 2019 09:44AM) (new)

Jan 05, 2019 09:42AM

Jan130 wrote: "Debby "Piene Raven" wrote: "Debby's RAA Challenge for 2019

JANUARY
Georgian - Wilde in Love

FEBRUARY
Edwardian - The Bachelor List..."

Thx Jan incorporating some new authors this year that I've seen and wanted to try. Hope they aren't disappoints.

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message 37: by Jan (new)

Jan 05, 2019 03:10PM

Debby "Piene Raven"incorporating some new authors this year that I've seen and wanted to try. Hope they aren't disappoints. "

It's good to try new authors, isn't it? They can be hit or miss, but isn't it great when you find a new winner!

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message 38: by Jan (new)

Jan 05, 2019 03:11PM

Darbella wrote: "Forever and a Lifetime I finished my first book for this challenge. I liked it. This story takes place in Switzerland. The hero is sort of a bodice ripper at first."

I've never read anything by this writer. Well done on completing your first. I have a few other challenges going on, and I haven't started my January one for this challenge yet.

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message 39: by Christy (new)

Jan 08, 2019 07:31PM

I'm in for this one this year w/ a goal of 12 books. I'm going to decide which subgenre as I go along.

January:
Around the World (other than Britain or American)
Georgian

February:
Edwardian
Ancient World / Prehistorical

March:
Restoration / Stuarts
Viking

April:
LGBTQ
Native American

May:
Regency
Civil War / Antebellum

June:
Americana/Gilded Age
Time Travel

July:
Your Choice
Pirate

August:
Medieval
Western

September:
Victorian
Bodice Ripper

October:
World Wars I to WWII
American Revolution

November:
Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background)
Renaissance

December:
Any historical from your TBR/already own pile!
Scottish / Highlander

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message 40: by Tanya (new)

Jan 09, 2019 08:38AM

I finished reading To Beguile a Beast for one of the January's sub-genre's. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, Hoyt is an all time favorite but this is one of her stronger books.

It's a take on the Beauty and the Beast trope but there's something about it that stands out from the other adaptations. I love my scarred hero's but Alistair is up there in the Top 5.

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message 41: by 🐝 Shaz 🐝 (last edited Jan 01, 2020 01:45PM) (new)

Jan 09, 2019 02:44PM

Book Challenge
Jan
Georgian - Love is blind by Lindsey Sands .finished reading 26/1/19
Feb
Ancient World - Gladiators Honour by Michelle Styles Completed 11 Feb 19
March
Viking - Sent as the Vikings Bride by Michelle Styles Completed 10 March 19 .5stars
April
Native America - To be added
May
Regency - One Good Earl Deserve a Lover By Sarah Maclean Completed 12/may/19
June
Americana Gilded Age - Angel by Johanna Lindsey Completed 2/July/19
July
Pirate Capture my Heart by Bobbie Smith Completed 21/July/19
Your Choice The Perfect Wife by Completed 8/Nov/19
Aug
Medieval - Lord of Vengeance by Tina st John Completed 18/Aug/19
Sept
Bodice Ripper - Wicked by Susan Johnson Completed 28/July/19

Victorian - Never dare a Duke by Gayle Callen Completed 1/Oct/19

Oct
American Revolution - Petals of the River
by Kathleen E Woodiwess

Nov
Renassance - Highlander Returns by Margurite Kay Completed 5/Nov/19

Dec
Highlander -Highland Savage by Hannah Howell Completed 5/Dec/19

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message 42: by Shannon (new)

Jan 10, 2019 02:27PM

Joanna Loves Reading wrote: "It's 2019! This month we have the "Around the World (other than Britain or America)" and Georgian categories. What is everyone reading? Any buddy reads planned?"

I'm doing a reread of Flowers From the Storm. I had to stop so I could finish a couple other projects because I love this book so much that I must have time to devour, savor, and sigh. I read a little passage to my husband and he said "Stop, I'm about to cry here. I believe you. It's good." LOL He's such a romantic.

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message 43: by Priya (new)

Jan 11, 2019 02:41AM

Darbella wrote: "I might have to take my rereading The Silver Devil off of my January challenge. I got the paperback out in December to remind me to read it this month. However, I must have set it in such a special..."

Oh! Too bad. I hope you find the book soon.

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message 44: by Priya (new)

Jan 11, 2019 02:49AM

Shannon wrote: ".I'm doing a reread of Flowers From the Storm. I had to stop so I could finish a couple other projects because I love this book so much that I must have time to devour, savor, and sigh. I read a little passage to my husband and he said "Stop, I'm about to cry here. I believe you. It's good." LOL He's such a romantic..."

That is one of the best books I read last year. Quite an emotional read.

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message 45: by Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels (new)

Jan 11, 2019 05:46AM

Mod

Good luck Darbella! That book is a journey for sure.

I think I am going to reread a Hoyt fave for Georgian and may try Jeannie Lynn again for Around the World. If not, it’ll be My Beautiful Enemy in audio, probably. I can’t believe we’re nearly halfway through the month!

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message 46: by Debby *BabyDee* (new)

Jan 11, 2019 08:03AM

Good luck Darbella🙂 The story is truly a wonderful read and once you get by the 1st chapter you will enjoy it.

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message 47: by Jan (new)

Jan 11, 2019 01:48PM

I recently read My Beautiful Enemy, Joanna, and really liked it.

I'm 27% into my Korean HR set in the 900s LOL for this month's challenge. But so far the H and h are still kids, so no romance yet :( I'm still on the fence about this book. The Man Who Won the World

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message 48: by Shannon (new)

Jan 11, 2019 03:53PM

Darbella wrote: "Gasp.......I started rereading Flowers From the Storm and I just can not grasp how much math I am reading about in this romance story, LOL The passion for mathmatics really is at the forefront of t..."
It is definitely not your typical romance. It's much deeper than that. The details of the mental health system, and the way Laura Kinsale wrote Maddy Girl, was just amazing to me. I too wasn't sure I could like this hero in the beginning. He's a true rake, the kind we think we like to read about, but really don't. There were so many things not usually done in a romance that she gets right in this story.
Anyway, it deeply affected me. I read it last year for the first time. I think it's a love it or hate kind of book. I couldn't read anything for a few days after finishing it. There are few characters who live with me forever...these are two of them.

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message 49: by Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels (new)

Jan 11, 2019 05:26PM

Mod

Jan130 wrote: "I recently read My Beautiful Enemy, Joanna, and really liked it.

I'm 27% into my Korean HR set in the 900s LOL for this month's challenge. But so far the H and h are still kids, so no romance yet ..."

Is it interesting? When I started the Jeannie Lynn one I have, it was just so different from the usual fare that I had difficulty getting into it. I think I am at a better place now to try, though.

I have read Beautiful Enemy, so I may just reread, because you pretty much can’t go wrong with Sherry Thomas.

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message 50: by Shannon (new)

Jan 11, 2019 09:21PM

Darbella wrote: "Shannon....after rereading the prolouge and first chapter I started enjoying the story. It is just is so different.....know what I mean?"

Oh, exactly! I'd not have read it except for this book club. It was a BOTM last year. It took me the whole month because when I really like a book I read extra slow, reread paragraphs, and just stare into space LOL.... that's when reading is everything I want it to be. There are some books that are just that special.

I'm truly excited to see what you think about it.

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