Mad About Series Challenge - 2020

[Priya]

I started reading the second book in this series (Girl Bachelors by LLG) - The Wicked Ways of a Duke. Don't know how this one goes.

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Priya wrote: "I started reading the second book in this series (Girl Bachelors by LLG) - The Wicked Ways of a Duke. Don't know how this one goes."

Hope you enjoy, be interesting to read your review .

[Melissa]

Tracking post. My level: Obsessive!

1. The Cavensham Heiresses by Janna MacGregor

The Bad Luck Bride

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Started a new series
The Duchess Quartet, by Eloisa James. Book 1 Duchess in Love.

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Thanks Darbella,
Just finished book 1. Lots of characters, 3 marriage involved in this book.
Started book 2 which we catch up with Lady Rawlings story, and introduces two new potential lovers. Henrietta and Simon.

[Karma♥Bites ^.~]

My series #7: Recently read books #1 & 2 in Duke Dynasty by Sabrina Jeffries. Normally would’ve waited until #3 released later this yr, but had ARC for #2 The Bachelor.

Rated both ★★★½ b/c even if somewhat romance-lite (esp #1 = lightning-fast, insta-lust/love), enjoyed ensemble cast/family, as well as some excellent bantering. Now, here’s hoping I can remember enough until #3 released :)

[Priya]

Darbella wrote: "Just finished reading .
It started out with a lot of perfume "magic" which ended up adding to my excitement and planning on reading Beast for the botm in Ap..."

One of my favourite HRs and heroes.

[Jan]

Priya wrote: "One of my favourite HRs and heroes. "

Yes, I liked that one too. Remember the scene in the library with the pear inside the bottle? LOL. Loved that section.

[Jan]

I have been reading a new-to-me author and series and have decided to add them to my series challenge. The Rothwells by Madeline Hunter. I've just read, and 4-starred, #1 and #2 and now reading #3. Really good.

The Rules Of Seduction, Lessons of Desire, Secrets of Surrender.


I haven't started #4 yet, but the eldest Rothwell brother has me intrigued and I'm looking forward to it.
The Sins of Lord Easterbrook


I have to say I'm not particularly keen on the titles in this series (#4 is OK), but the books are much better then they sound.

[Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels]

Jan wrote: "I have been reading a new-to-me author and series and have decided to add them to my series challenge. The Rothwells by Madeline Hunter. I've just read, and 4-starred, #1 and #2 and now reading #3...."

Wow, you’re flying through this series! Glad you’re enjoying it. I agree the titles for the first three at least are not great.

[Jan]

Joanna Loves Reading wrote: "Wow, you’re flying through this series! Glad you’re enjoying it. I agree the titles for the first three at least are not great."

Yeah I'm working from home now, which I'm finding a bit stressful as I'm not used to it. Enjoying escaping into a good book whenever I get some free time. (I only work part-time).

Those titles feel really old-fashioned, whereas the books themselves aren't.

[Jan]

Welp, I've finished the 3rd book in this series. I'm racing through them. Only one to go now.

I just finished Secrets of Surrender by Madeline Hunter. 4 stars.

Going to start The Sins of Lord Easterbrook.

[Priya]

Jan wrote: "Priya wrote: "One of my favourite HRs and heroes. "

Yes, I liked that one too. Remember the scene in the library with the pear inside the bottle? LOL. Loved that section."

It has been more than 3 yrs, but I remember the pear in the bottle scene:)

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Jan wrote: "Welp, I've finished the 3rd book in this series. I'm racing through them. Only one to go now.

I just finished Secrets of Surrender by Madeline Hunter. 4 stars.

Going to start [book..."
Sounds like a good series to read Jan. Will have to look out for the books.
I have just started to read
Lisa Kleypas, Bow Street series.

[Jan]

Shaz wrote: "Sounds like a good series to read Jan. Will have to look out for the books.
I have just started to read Lisa Kleypas, Bow Street series. "

I read and liked the first one in that series. Not sure why I didn't go on to the next one. I will at some stage LOL.

[Jan]

Priya wrote: "It has been more than 3 yrs, but I remember the pear in the bottle scene:)"

Ha ha. Yeah, it was pretty memorable.

[Jan]

I haven't read any Connie Brockway. I might have a look at As You Desire.

[Jan]

Darbella wrote: "Jan, As You Desire is set in Egypt which I loved. I think it was first published 1997 so there is that. Do not expect the heroine to do what the modern historical writers are having heroines do. Sh..."

Thanks for the info, Darbella. I will put it on my 'considering' pile.

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Jan wrote: "I haven't read any Connie Brockway. I might have a look at As You Desire."

I have read one of her books, My Dearest Enemy. A love story that begins with Letters. And a fight for an inheritance, enjoyable read.

[Jan]

I finished my 3rd series - yay! I read the Rothwell Brothers books by Madeline Hunter in quick succession. Really enjoyed the series.

[Mariana]

Jan wrote: "I finished my 3rd series - yay! I read the Rothwell Brothers books by Madeline Hunter in quick succession. Really enjoyed the series."

Great progress!

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Just completed my 4th series. Bow Street Runners by Lisa Kleypas

[Jan]

Shaz wrote: "Just completed my 4th series. Bow Street Runners by Lisa Kleypas"

Wow! Well done you! I have read and liked #1 in that series. Must get back to it some time.

[Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels]

Jan wrote: "I finished my 3rd series - yay! I read the Rothwell Brothers books by Madeline Hunter in quick succession. Really enjoyed the series."

That’s great! Glad you enjoyed it!

[Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels]

Shaz wrote: "Just completed my 4th series. Bow Street Runners by Lisa Kleypas"

Way to go! Getting through them quickly!

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Jan wrote: "I finished my 3rd series - yay! I read the Rothwell Brothers books by Madeline Hunter in quick succession. Really enjoyed the series."
Doing good Jan, You got through that series quick.

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Joanna Loves Reading wrote: "Shaz wrote: "Just completed my 4th series. Bow Street Runners by Lisa Kleypas"

Way to go! Getting through them quickly!"

Not being able to go out of the house, you tend to read more. LOL

[Jan]

Yes, I'm doing lots of reading. Good escapist stuff instead of getting depressed over the virus statistics etc.

[Merry]

Going to start a A Viking's Lost Soul as soon as my trial offer ends. I have a trial for Audible Romance Package as I dropped the main audible.
I have stopped reading books that we so good when I was young as they are magic. Often times when I reread them the magic disappears and they don't hold up well for me. This happened just recently when I reread Watch the Wall, My Darling. I adored Hodge when I was a teen.

[Jan]

Oh yes, I used to read Hodge when I was a teen, too. Her books don't appeal to me now, though.

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Just finished reading Jennifer Ashley. The Pirate Next Door, 4 stars and now I am reading book 2 , The Pirate Hunter.
These two Pirate's used to be partners. The nice pirate Grayson Viscount Stoke (book1)
Now we have his ill tempered ex friend James Ardmore (villain) story. He was not a nice person in book 1. Be interesting to see how he romances a lady.

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Just starting another series by Monica McCarty. Campbell Trilogy.
Highland Warrior book 1. James Campbell goes to look for Outlaw's of a rival clan. But finds Caitrina Lamont.

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

I know this is an HR thread but I just finished . Oh. My. God. Was it good. I loved book #1 & wasn't looking forward to this one, but it surprised th hell outta me. If you like Rom Sus & Military Heroes, I Def recommend Susan Stoker

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

Shaz wrote: "Just finished reading Jennifer Ashley. The Pirate Next Door, 4 stars and now I am reading book 2 , The Pirate Hunter.
These two Pirate's used to be partners. The nice pirate Grayson Viscount Stoke..."


Sounds interesting. Keep us updated.

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

Shaz wrote: "Joanna Loves Reading wrote: "Shaz wrote: "Just completed my 4th series. Bow Street Runners by Lisa Kleypas"

Way to go! Getting through them quickly!"

Not being able to go out of the house, you te..."

Jan wrote: "Yes, I'm doing lots of reading. Good escapist stuff instead of getting depressed over the virus statistics etc."


With Husband home, I'm getting less reading done. But am enjoying more time together

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

Mama's Mad About series Challenge - 2020
January ~ December 2020

Books Read ~ 42
Series Completed ~ 1/9

*Passionate (Level 1) : UPTO TWO series
*Voracious (Level 2): THREE to FOUR series
*Obsessive (Level 3): FIVE to SIX series
*Addictive (Level 4) : SEVEN or MORE series


Series #1 ~ ✔️ Girl Meets Duke by Tessa Dare
Books Read 3/4
1. The Duchess Deal 5* ✔️ 5/19
2. The Governess Game 5* ✔️ 6/1
3. The Wallflower Wager 5* ✔️ 6/25
4. The Bride Bet *not yet published



Series#2 ~ Black Dagger Brotherhood by J.R. Ward
Books read 10/16
1. Lover Mine 5* ✔️ 3/2
2. Lover Unleashed 4.5* ✔️ 3/31
3. Lover Reborn 5* ✔️ 5/7/20
4. Lover at Last 4* ✔️ 7/24
5. The King 5* ✔️ 8/11
6. The Shadows 4.5* ✔️ 8/20
7. The Beast 4* ✔️ 9/7
8. The Chosen 4.5* ✔️ 10/29
9. Dearest Ivie
10. The Thief
11. Prisoner of Night
12. The Savior
14. Where Winter Finds You 4.5* ✔️ 2/15
15. The Sinner 5* ✔️ 4/9
16. A Warm Heart in Winter



Series #3 ~ The Rokesbys by Julia Quinn
Books Read 2/4
1. Because of Miss Bridgerton 4* ✔️ 6/20
2. The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband 4* ✔️ 9/23
3. The Other Miss Bridgerton
4. First Comes Scandal



Series #4 ~ Victorian Rebels Series by Kerrigan Byrne
Books Read 6/8
1. The Highwayman 5* ✔️ 5/30
2. The Hunter 5* ✔️ 7/13
3. The Highlander 4* ✔️ 8/17
4. The Duke 3* ✔️ 9/14
5. The Scot Beds His Wife 4* ✔️ 10/17/2020
6. The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo 4* ✔️ 11/3
7. A Dark and Stormy Knight
8. The Earl on the Train *not yet published


Series #5 ~ The Survivors Series by Shana Galen
Books Read 0/4
1. A Duke a Dozen
2. How the Lady Was Won
3. Kisses and Scandal
4. The Highlander's Excellent Adventure

Series #6 ~ Midnight Breed by Lara Adrian
Books Read 5/14
1. A Taste of Midnight 3* ✔️ 5/17
2. Darker After Midnight 3* ✔️ 6/5
3. Edge of Dawn 3* ✔️ 8/31
4. Marked by Midnight 3* ✔️ 8/29
5. Crave The Night 3* ✔️ 10/1
6. Tempted by Midnight
7. Bound to Darkness
8. Stroke of Midnight
9. Defy the Dawn
10. Midnight Untamed
11. Midnight Unbound
12. Claimed in Shadows
13. Midnight Unleashed
14. Break the Day



Series #7 ~ Redemption Harbor by Katie Reus
Books Read 5/7
1. Resurrection 4* ✔️ 6/1
2. Savage Rising 4* ✔️ 6/30
3. Dangerous Witness 3.5* ✔️ 7/4
4. Innocent Target 3.5* ✔️ 8/27
5. Hunting Danger 3.5* ✔️ 12/13
6. Covert Games
7. Chasing Vengeance



Series #8 ~ Delta Force Heroes by Susan Stoker
Books Read 3/11
1. Rescuing Rayne 5* ✔️ 4/30
2. Rescuing Emily 5* ✔️ 5/13
3. Rescuing Harley 4* ✔️ 9/28
4. Marrying Emily
5. Rescuing Kassie
6. Rescuing Bryn
7. Rescuing Casey
8. Rescuing Sadie
9. Rescuing Wendy
10. Rescuing Mary
11. Rescuing Macie: A Delta Force Heroes Novella



Series #9 ~ KGI by Maya Banks
Books Read 7/13
1. The Darkest Hour 3.5* ✔️ 1/31
2. No Place to Run 5* ✔️ 3/6
3. Hidden Away 3.5* ✔️ 4/4
4. Whispers in the Dark 3.5* ✔️ 5/9
5. Echoes at Dawn 3.5* ✔️ 7/6
6. Softly at Sunrise 3.5* ✔️ 12/6
7. Shades of Gray 3.5* ✔️ 8/24
8. Forged in Steele 3* ✔️ 12/28
9. After the Storm
10. When Day Breaks
11. Darkest Before Dawn
12. Brighter Than the Sun
13. Wherever You Are *not yet published

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Reading my second book, from the Campbell trilogy by Monica McCarty. Highland Outlaw. This book is about Jamie Campbells sister Elizabeth and one of the wanted outlaw from the clan MacGregor.
I enjoyed the first book Highland Warrior. 4 stars

[Daverba]

Obssessive

Series #1 Westcott by Mary Balogh
Someone to Love completed 3/20/2020
Someone to Hold completed 3/23/2020
Someone to Wed completed 3/25/2020
Someone to Care completed 4/1/2020
Someone to Trust completed 4/4/2020
Someone to Honor completed 4/9/2020
Someone to Remember completed 4/10/2020

Series #2 Windham Brides by Grace Burrowed
The Trouble with the Dukes completed 4/18/2020
Too Scot to Handle completed 4/21/2020
No Other Duke Will Do completed 4/24/2020
A Rogue of Her Own completed 4/28/2020

Series #3 Maiden Lane by Elizabeth Hoyt
Wicked Intentions completed 5/2/2020
Notorious Pleasures completed 5/5/2020
Scandalous Desires completed 5/10/2020
Thief of Shadows completed 5/11/2020
Lord of Darkness completed 5/17/2020
Duke of Midnight completed 5/17/2020
Darling Beast completed 5/19/2020
Dearest Rogue completed 5/20/2020
Sweetest Scoundrel completed 5/21/2020
Duke of Sin completed 5/22/2020
Duke of Pleasures completed 5/23/2020
Duke of Desires completed 5/25/2020
Once Upon a Moonlit Night completed 5/25/2020
Once Upon a Christmas Eve completed 5/27/2020

Series #4 Errand Husbands by Juliet James
A Mistaken Love completed
The Diamond Duke completed

Series #5 Soldiers and Soulmates by Alexa Aston
To Heal and Earl completed 5/31/2020
To Tame a Rogue completed 6/2/2020
To Trust a Duke completed 6/4/2020

Series #6 by Grace Burrowes
My One and Only Duke completed 6/6/2020
When a Duchesses Says I Do completed 6/10/2020

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Doing well Daverba. congratulations
I read the Maiden Lane series, for last years challenge and enjoyed it.

I am now reading book 3 in my Campbell Trilogy by Monica McCarty. Highland Scoundrel. Duncan Campbells story. The illegitimate brother to Jamie and Elizabeth.

[Daverba]

Shaz wrote: "Doing well Daverba. congratulations
I read the Maiden Lane series, for last years challenge and enjoyed it.

I am now reading book 3 in my Campbell Trilogy by Monica McCarty. Highland Scoundrel. Du..."

Thanks! That book sounds interesting.

[Debby *BabyDee*]

Jan wrote: "I have been reading a new-to-me author and series and have decided to add them to my series challenge. The Rothwells by Madeline Hunter. I've just read, and 4-starred, #1 and #2 and now reading #3...."

@Jan...going to have to try this series. I am challenging myself this year on reading new authors and so far its been 50/50

[Jan]

Debby "Piene Raven" wrote: "@Jan...going to have to try this series. I am challenging myself this year on reading new authors and so far its been 50/50 "

Hope you enjoy, Debbie. I really liked the series, especially the first three. Book 4 wasn't quite as good but I still enjoyed it too.

[Missy]

I need to add more series to my list. Just finished a new-to-me series by Sherry Thomas: The London Trilogy.

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

Trying to get my thread updated & current. Hope I'm not over-reaching but damn I still have more I wanna do. Think I'm definitely addicted... Lol

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Just starting to read my Runaway Bride series

[Mariana]

Shaz wrote: "Just starting to read my Runaway Bride series"

Who is the author?

[Jo]

Mariana wrote: "Shaz wrote: "Just starting to read my Runaway Bride series"

Who is the author?"

It is the Celeste Bradley series. There are three books- Devil in My Bed - Rogue in My Arms - Scoundrel in My Dreams. I read them a while (long) time ago. I remember liking them. I should re-read.

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Mariana wrote: "Shaz wrote: "Just starting to read my Runaway Bride series"

Who is the author?"
Jo right it is Celest Bradley. Just finished it, enjoyable read. 4 stars. about to start book 2. Rogue in My Arms.

[Mariana]

Shaz wrote: "Mariana wrote: "Shaz wrote: "Just starting to read my Runaway Bride series"

Who is the author?"
Jo right it is Celest Bradley. Just finished it, enjoyable read. 4 stars. about to start book 2. Rog..."

Thanks. It sounded familiar but was not what I was thinking. Glad you are enjoying them! I like the concept of runaway brides. :)

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Finished my Runaway bride series, all three Books were a nice read. Loved little Melody, All three books were about finding her parents. 4 Stars for all the books.