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Lynne (lovetoreadgal) | 1182 comments All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge (90)
December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015

Level 4 Challenge
36 of 36 Books Completed!

Publication Months:
January: The Last Man on Earth by Tracy Ann Warren – 2/1
February: On the Fly by Catherine Gayle – 1/3
March: Rebound by Sabrina York – 1/7
April: Bare It All by Lori Foster – 1/16
May: Reasonable Doubt: Volume 2 by Whitney Garcia Williams – 1/13
June: Various States of Undress: Carolina by Laura Simcox – 2/28
July: Choosing the Right Man by Violet Duke – 1/3
August: The Tycoon’s Convenient Wife by Ros Clarke – 1/8
September: Rock Addiction by Nalini Singh – 1/6
October: Sleigh Bells in the Snow by Sarah Morgan – 1/3
November: Nights with Him by Lauren Blakeley – 3/8
December: Christmas with Sarah by Janet Miller – 1/1

The Last Man on Earth (The Graysons, #1) by Tracy Anne Warren On the Fly by Catherine Gayle Rebound (Tryst Island, #1) by Sabrina York Bare It All (Love Undercover, #2; Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor, #5) by Lori Foster Reasonable Doubt Volume 2 (Reasonable Doubt, #2) by Whitney Gracia Williams Various States of Undress Carolina by Laura Simcox Choosing the Right Man (The CAN'T RESIST series, #3) by Violet Duke The Tycoon’s Convenient Wife by Ros Clarke Rock Addiction (Rock Kiss, #1) by Nalini Singh Sleigh Bells in the Snow (O'Neil Brothers, #1) by Sarah Morgan Nights with Him (Seductive Nights, #4) by Lauren Blakely Christmas with Sarah by Janet Miller

Birthstones:
January: Garnet Naughty and Nice by Jaci Burton et al. – 2/11
February: Amethyst Run the Risk by Lori Foster – 1/12
March: Aquamarine Breakaway by Catherine Gayle – 1/2
April: Diamond Melting the Ice by Jaci Burton (Hockey) – 2/8
May: EmeraldNight Shift by Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews, et al. – 1/17
June: PearlThe Early Girl Gets the Blood Wolf by Michelle Bardsley – 3/7
July: Ruby Game for Tonight by Karen Richardson – 12/17
August: Peridot Just Joe by Carla Cassidy – 1/1
September: Sapphire Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews – 1/20
October:Opal A Family for Christmas by Helen Scott Taylor – 12/15
November:Citrine Light Her Fire by Samantha Beck – 12/19
December:Blue Topaz Down and Dirty by Christine Bell – 1/1

Naughty and Nice A Holiday Romance Collection by Jaci Burton Run the Risk (Love Undercover, #1) by Lori Foster Breakaway by Catherine Gayle Melting the Ice (Play by Play, #7) by Jaci Burton Night Shift (Kate Daniels, #6.5; SPI Files, # 0.5; Psy-Changeling, #12.5) by Nalini Singh The Early Girl Gets the Blood Wolf (Broken Heart, #7.5) by Michele Bardsley Game for Tonight (Game for It, #3) by Karen Erickson Just Joe (Harlequin More Than Words) by Carla Cassidy Clean Sweep (Innkeeper Chronicles, #1) by Ilona Andrews A Family for Christmas by Helen Scott Taylor Light Her Fire (Private Pleasures, #2) by Samanthe Beck Down and Dirty (Dare Me, #2) by Christine Bell

Birth Month Flowers:
January: Carnation Summer Heat by Jaci Burton (proud) – 2/20
February: Violet Stranded with a Billionaire by Jessica Clare (wise) – 2/7
March: Daffodil If You Hear Her by Shiloh Walker (happy) – 1/30
April: Daisy The Italian's Passionate Return by Elizabeth Lennox (innocent) – 2/26
May: Lily of the Valley Taking A Shot by Catherine Gayle (sweet) – 1/7
June: Rose The Billionaire's Obsession ~ Simon by J.S. Scott (romantic) – 2/18
July: Larkspur Getting Worked Up by Erin Nicholas (funny) – 1/10
August: Gladiolus Music of the Heart by Katie Ashley (moral int.) – 1/21
September: Aster Losing Control by Nina Croft (brave) – 12/18
October: Marigold The Proposal by Mary Balogh (elegant) – 1/18
November: Chrysanthemum Waiting On You by Kristin Higgins (compassionate) – 12/17
December: Poinsettia Reasonable Doubt: Volume 1 by Whitney Garcia Williams (successful) – 1/13

Summer Heat (Storm for All Seasons, #1) by Jaci Burton Stranded with a Billionaire (Billionaire Boys Club, #1) by Jessica Clare If You Hear Her (The Ash Trilogy, #1) by Shiloh Walker The Italian's Passionate Return (The Alfieri Saga, #1) by Elizabeth Lennox Taking A Shot by Catherine Gayle The Billionaire's Obsession ~ Simon (The Billionaire's Obsession, #1) by J.S. Scott Getting Worked Up (Sapphire Falls, #2) by Erin Nicholas Music of the Heart (Runaway Train, #1) by Katie Ashley Losing Control (Babysitting a Billionaire, #1) by Nina Croft The Proposal (The Survivors' Club #1) by Mary Balogh Waiting On You (Blue Heron #3) by Kristan Higgins Reasonable Doubt Volume 1 (Reasonable Doubt, #1) by Whitney Gracia Williams


message 153: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31982 comments Yay Lynne!!


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Bookchaser | 2023 comments All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
Duration: December 15, 2014 - March 14, 2015
Level: Level 3 ~ 24 books

There is no minimum page limit for this challenge, rereads and audiobooks are acceptable. Please list your book(s) and date you completed reading it for each month. If using the cover to qualify the book, please post the cover otherwise a link is sufficient. You may update your original post, but please repost upon completion for ease in updating.


I'm finished!!! (And I'm reposting from my original post #23.)

24/24 Completed


Level: 1 & 2
January: Hope Flames by Jaci Burton - 02/21/15
February: Completely Smitten by Susan Mallery - 12/28/14
March: Turn Up the Heat by Kimberly Kincaid - 01/12/15
April: Stardust of Yesterday by Lynn Kurland - 01/20/15
May: Unleashed by C.J. Barry - 12/31/14
June: One in a Million by Susan Mallery - 01/14/15
July: Find My Way Home by Michele Summers - 02/10/15
August: Quinn's Woman by Susan Mallery - 01/24/15
September: Hunter's Season by Thea Harrison - 02/03/15
October: Yours for Christmas by Susan Mallery - 12/24/14
November: Lord's Fall by Thea Harrison - 02/10/15
December: Sea of Love by Susan Donovan - 12/21/14

Hope Flames (Hope #1) by Jaci Burton Completely Smitten (Hometown Heartbreakers, #9) by Susan Mallery Turn Up the Heat (Pine Mountain, #1) by Kimberly Kincaid Stardust of Yesterday (De Piaget, #11) by Lynn Kurland Unleashed (UN-Forgettable, #3) by C.J. Barry One in a Million (Hometown Heartbreakers, #10) by Susan Mallery Find My Way Home (Harmony Homecomings, #1) by Michele Summers Quinn's Woman (Hometown Heartbreakers, #11) by Susan Mallery Hunter's Season (Elder Races, #4.7) by Thea Harrison Yours for Christmas (Fool's Gold, #15.5) by Susan Mallery Lord's Fall (Elder Races, #5) by Thea Harrison Sea of Love (Bayberry Island, #1) by Susan Donovan



Birthstones: Read a book with a cover matching the birthstone color. Alternately, you may read a book that relates to the meaning of the birthstone.

Level: 3
January: Garnet (deep red) - A gift of garnet is thought to be symbolic of love and the desire for a loved one's safe travel and speedy homecoming. So you may also read a book involving a journey of some sort.
Mine to Take by Dara Joy - 01/16/15 (journey)
February: Amethyst (purple) - The gift of Amethyst is symbolic of protection and the power to overcome difficulty. You may also read a book where a main character had to overcome a difficulty.
Last Wolf Watching by Rhyannon Byrd - 02/24/15
March: Aquamarine (pale blue) - A gift of Aquamarine symbolizes both safety and security, especially within long standing relationships. So you can also read a book involving an already married/mated couple.
One in a Million by Jill Shalvis - 01/03/15
April: Diamond (white, clear) - A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. You could also read a book featuring an immortal character.
It Happened One Wedding by Julie James - 02/28/15
May: Emerald (deep green) - Some people believe that wearing an Emerald brings wisdom, growth, and patience. So you may also pick a book where a MC experiences growth of character or gains wisdom. Or one character teaches another.
The Magic by Juliana Garnett - 03/07/15
June: Pearl (white) - Only those with royal status once wore pearl jewelry. You can also choose a book that involves royalty.
Merry Christmas, Baby by Jill Shalvis - 01/03/15
July: Ruby (red) - It has been said that the Ruby's red glow comes from an internal flame that cannot be extinguished. You may also read a steamy book or one with a hot guy on the cover.
The Mystery Woman by Amanda Quick - 02/21/15
August: Peridot (yellow green; yellow and/or green on cover) - It signifies strength, both individual and within a relationship, as well as the promise of new growth in years ahead. So you may also read a book that includes family, children or pregnancy.
The Heist by Janet Evanovich - 01/10/15
September: Sapphire (deep blue) - Sapphires have long been a favorite among priests and kings, who considered them symbolic of wisdom and purity. You can read a book with a virginal character.
The Handmaiden's Necklace by Kat Martin 03/10/15
October: Opal (multi-colored, a cover with at least 4 distinct colors) - A gift of Opal is symbolic of faithfulness and confidence. As friendship should include both faithfulness and confidence, you can read a book that involves good friends.
A Reason to Love by Alexis Morgan - 01/22/15
November: Citrine (yellow gold) - A gift of Citrine is symbolic for hope and strength. You may also choose a book that features a character whose strength is tested, either physically or emotionally.
Her Perfect Mate by Paige Tyler - 01/31/15
December: Blue Topaz (blue) - A gift of Blue Topaz is symbolic of love and fidelity. So you could read a book where a character pledges their love and fidelity with either a proposal or marriage, or the equivalent of those.
Baby, Don't Go by Stephanie Bond - 02/15/15


Mine to Take (Matrix of Destiny, #3) by Dara Joy Last Wolf Watching (Bloodrunner, #3) by Rhyannon Byrd One in a Million (Lucky Harbor, #12) by Jill Shalvis It Happened One Wedding (FBI/US Attorney, #5) by Julie James The Magic by Juliana Garnett Merry Christmas, Baby (Lucky Harbor, #12.5) by Jill Shalvis The Mystery Woman (Ladies of Lantern Street, #2) by Amanda Quick The Heist (Fox and O'Hare #1) by Janet Evanovich The Handmaiden's Necklace (Necklace Trilogy #3) by Kat Martin A Reason to Love (Snowberry Creek, #3) by Alexis Morgan Her Perfect Mate (X-Ops, #1) by Paige Tyler Baby, Don't Go (Southern Roads, #3) by Stephanie Bond


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MountainKat | 31982 comments Congrats Bookchaser!!


message 156: by Mariana (last edited Mar 14, 2015 01:31AM) (new)

Mariana (lyqrycy) | 582 comments All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
December 15, 2014 - March 14, 2015
12/12 COMPLETED

Level 2

January: Lead Me On by Victoria Dahl 01/16 [3.5 stars]
February: Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger 12/26 [3 stars]
March: Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard 02/23 [3 stars]
April: About That Night by Julie James 03/10 [4 stars]
May: Fatal Shadows by Josh Lanyon 12/27 [3.5 stars]
June: Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl 01/09 [4.5 stars]
July: Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis 01/10 [4 stars]
August: Viper's Run by Jamie Begley 12/30 [3 stars]
September: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling 01/12 [4.5 stars]
October: My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories by Stephanie Perkins 12/26 [3.5 stars]
November: Small Town Christmas by Jill Shalvis 01/17 [2.5 stars]
December: The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling 01/18 [3.5 stars]

Lead Me On (Tumble Creek, #3) by Victoria Dahl Etiquette & Espionage (Finishing School, #1) by Gail Carriger Mackenzie's Mountain (Mackenzie Family, #1) by Linda Howard About That Night (FBI/US Attorney, #3) by Julie James Fatal Shadows (Adrien English Mystery, #1) by Josh Lanyon Start Me Up (Tumble Creek, #2) by Victoria Dahl Forever and a Day (Lucky Harbor, #6) by Jill Shalvis Viper's Run (The Last Riders, #2) by Jamie Begley Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6) by J.K. Rowling My True Love Gave to Me Twelve Holiday Stories by Stephanie Perkins Small Town Christmas (Lucky Harbor, #2.5, Deep in the Heart of Texas #2.5, Last Chance #2.5) by Jill Shalvis The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling


message 157: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31982 comments Woohoo Mariana!!


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Bookchaser | 2023 comments MountainKat wrote: "Congrats Bookchaser!!"

Thanks MountainKat!


message 159: by Breann (new)

Breann | 398 comments Read: 23/24


January: Before Jamaica Lane 1.6 ★★★★★
February: Edge of Dawn 1.30 ★★★☆☆
March: Visions of Heat 1.29 ★★★★☆
April: Hard Bitten 2.13 ★★★☆☆
May: If You Dare 1.11 ★★☆☆☆
June: Fall from India Place 2.15 ★★★★☆
July: The Blinding Light 1.13 ★★★★☆
August: The Painting of Porcupine City DNF
September: Deep Desires 1.12 ★★★★☆
October: The Boy with the Painful Tattoo 1.5 ★★★★☆
November: David's Selfie 12.27 ★★★☆☆
December: Holding the Edge 12.19 ★★★★☆

January: Heat Seeker 1.17 ★★★☆☆
February: The Dark Tide 1.12 ★★★★★
March: A Clean Break 12.31 ★★★★★
April: Masquerade 2.1 ★★★☆☆
May: Macarons at Midnight 12.21 ★★★★☆
June: Beautiful Disaster 2.3 ★★★★☆
July: O Come All Ye Kinky 12.24 ★★★★☆
August: Shotgun Bride 1.21 ★★★☆☆
September: Cold War 12.17 ★★★☆☆
October: This Charming Man 1.4 ★★★★☆
November: Bless Us With Content 12.21 ★★☆☆☆
December: Slave to Sensation 1.17 ★★★★☆



I DNF one and I don't think I'll have time to read something else so... I'll say I'm done :)


message 160: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31982 comments So close Breann! I hate when a DNF messes you up, but there just isn't time to read bad books! Congrats on what you did finish!


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Larissa (rissareadsromance) | 317 comments Updated Message 12-Done!


message 162: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31982 comments Yay Larissa!!


message 163: by Larissa (new)

Larissa (rissareadsromance) | 317 comments Thank you for the challenge, MountainKat!


message 164: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31982 comments I'm so glad you enjoyed it!


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Angie | 761 comments All Through The Year
15/12/14-14/3/15
Level 2 – 10/12


January - The Valquez Seduction - Melanie Milburne - December 27
February - The Wolf Siren - Karen Whiddon - March 6
March - Crux - Moira Rogers
April - One Night In Paradise - Maisey Yates - December 26
May - MacRieve - Kresley Cole - March 12
June - Forged In Steele - Maya Banks - January 23
July - Born of Fury - Sherrilyn Kenyon - February 27
August - Blood Games - Chloe Neill - January 2
September - Night's Honour - Thea Harrison
October - Archangel's Shadows - Nalini Singh - December 19
November - Enemies With Benefits - Louisa George - December 29
December - Driving Mr Dead - Molly Harper - March 8
The Valquez Seduction by Melanie Milburne The Wolf Siren (The Pack #15) by Karen Whiddon Crux (Southern Arcana, #1) by Moira Rogers One Night in Paradise by Maisey Yates MacRieve (Immortals After Dark, #13) by Kresley Cole Forged in Steele (KGI, #7) by Maya Banks Born of Fury (The League, #7) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Blood Games (Chicagoland Vampires, #10) by Chloe Neill Night's Honor (Elder Races, #7) by Thea Harrison Archangel's Shadows (Guild Hunter, #7) by Nalini Singh Enemies With Benefits by Louisa George Driving Mr. Dead (Half Moon Hollow, #1.5) by Molly Harper


message 166: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31982 comments So close Angie!! You still have a day - you have nothing better to do than read do you?! =P


message 167: by AndaM (new)

AndaM | 237 comments All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015

Level 3: Read one book published in each of the twelve months and one book for each month's birthstone. (24 Books)

24/24

1. Hold on Tight (Hold Trilogy #3) by Stephanie Tyler 02/26/15
2. A Creed In Stone Creek (Montana Creeds #5) by Linda Lael Miller 01/02/15
3. The Wanderer (Thunder Point #1) by Robyn Carr 12/17/14
4. Chasing Perfect (Fool's Gold #1) by Susan Mallery 01/24/15
5. Big Sky Country (Parable, Montana #1) by Linda Lael Miller 03/04/15
6. The Newcomer (Thunder Point #2) by Robyn Carr 02/24/15
7. Cloak and Silence (The League #6) by Sherrilyn Kenyon 12/21/14
8. It's in His Kiss (Lucky Harbor #10) by Jill Shalvis 01/14/15
9. He's So Fine (Lucky Harbor #11) by Jill Shalvis 02/06/15
10. One in a Million (Lucky Harbor #12) by Jill Shalvis 02/07/15
11. Sebastian/Aristide (Bayou Heat #7-8) by Alexandra Ivy 01/27/15
12. Forbidden Falls (Virgin River #9) by Robyn Carr 01/06/15

13. January: Garnet (deep red color) - A gift of garnet is thought to be symbolic of love and the desire for a loved one's safe travel and speedy homecoming. So you may also read a book involving a journey of some sort.
Creed's Honor (Montana Creeds #6) by Linda Lael Miller 01/09/15

14. February: Amethyst (purple) - The gift of Amethyst is symbolic of protection and the power to overcome difficulty. You may also read a book where a main character had to overcome a difficulty.
Logan (Montana Creeds #1) by Linda Lael Miller 12/26/14

15. March: Aquamarine (pale blue) - A gift of Aquamarine symbolizes both safety and security, especially within long standing relationships. So you can also read a book involving an already married/mated couple.
Blue Lines (Assassins #4) by Toni Aleo 02/08/15

16. April: Diamond (white, clear) - A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. You could also read a book featuring an immortal character.
Wolf's Fall (Alpha Pack #6) by J.D. Tyler 01/28/15

17. May: Emerald (deep green) - Some people believe that wearing an Emerald brings wisdom, growth, and patience. So you may also pick a book where a MC experiences growth of character or gains wisdom. Or one character teaches another.
A Creed Country Christmas (Montana Creeds #4) by Linda Lael Miller 12/30/14

18. June: Pearl (white) - Only those with royal status once wore pearl jewelry. You can also choose a book that involves royalty.
Once in a Lifetime (Lucky Harbor #9) by Jill Shalvis 01/13/15

19. July: Ruby (red) - It has been said that the Ruby's red glow comes from an internal flame that cannot be extinguished. You may also read a steamy book or one with a hot guy on the cover.
Smiley (New Species #13) by Laurann Dohner 12/22/14

20. August: Peridot (yellow green; yellow and/or green on cover) - It signifies strength, both individual and within a relationship, as well as the promise of new growth in years ahead. So you may also read a book that includes family, children or pregnancy.
Dylan (Montana Creeds #2) by Linda Lael Miller 12/27/14

21. September: Sapphire (deep blue) - Sapphires have long been a favorite among priests and kings, who considered them symbolic of wisdom and purity. You can read a book with a virginal character.
Tall, Dark & Lonely (Pyte/Sentinel #1) by R.L. Mathewson 02/14/15

22. October: Opal (multi-colored, a cover with at least 4 distinct colors) - A gift of Opal is symbolic of faithfulness and confidence. As friendship should include both faithfulness and confidence, you can read a book that involves good friends.
Angel's Peak (Virgin River #10) by Robyn Carr 01/20/15

23. November: Citrine (yellow gold) - A gift of Citrine is symbolic for hope and strength. You may also choose a book that features a character whose strength is tested, either physically or emotionally.
Home to Whiskey Creek (Whiskey Creek #4) by Brenda Novak 01/18/15

24. December: Blue Topaz (blue) - A gift of Blue Topaz is symbolic of love and fidelity. So you could read a book where a character pledges their love and fidelity with either a proposal or marriage, or the equivalent of those.
Tyler (Montana Creeds #3) by Linda Lael Miller 12/28/14

Hold on Tight (Hold Trilogy, #3) by Stephanie Tyler A Creed In Stone Creek (Montana Creeds, #5) by Linda Lael Miller The Wanderer (Thunder Point, #1) by Robyn Carr Chasing Perfect (Fool's Gold, #1) by Susan Mallery Big Sky Country (Parable, Montana, #1) by Linda Lael Miller The Newcomer (Thunder Point, #2) by Robyn Carr Cloak and Silence (The League, #6) by Sherrilyn Kenyon It's in His Kiss (Lucky Harbor, #10) by Jill Shalvis He's So Fine (Lucky Harbor, #11) by Jill Shalvis One in a Million (Lucky Harbor, #12) by Jill Shalvis Sebastian/Aristide (Bayou Heat, #7-8) by Alexandra Ivy Forbidden Falls (Virgin River, #9) by Robyn Carr Creed's Honor (Montana Creeds, #6) by Linda Lael Miller Logan (Montana Creeds, #1) by Linda Lael Miller Blue Lines (Assassins, #4) by Toni Aleo Wolf's Fall (Alpha Pack, #6) by J.D. Tyler A Creed Country Christmas (Montana Creeds, #4) by Linda Lael Miller Once in a Lifetime (Lucky Harbor #9) by Jill Shalvis Smiley (New Species, #13) by Laurann Dohner Dylan (Montana Creeds, #2) by Linda Lael Miller Tall, Dark & Lonely (Pyte/Sentinel, #1) by R.L. Mathewson Angel's Peak (Virgin River, #10) by Robyn Carr Home to Whiskey Creek (Whiskey Creek, #4) by Brenda Novak Tyler (Montana Creeds, #3) by Linda Lael Miller


message 168: by Cathy (new)

Cathy Galloway | 700 comments All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
December 15, 2014 - March 14, 2015
24/24

Level 3

January: Enchanting the Lady 1/16/15
February: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf 1/25/15
March: Bound to Seduction 2/23/15
April: Red Headed Stepchild 1/9/15
May: Beyond Seduction 1/11/15
June: Beyond the Pale 12/24/14
July: Beautiful Oblivion 12/16/14
August: The Best Kind of Trouble 1/22/15
September: Aching for Always 1/13/15
October: Longbourn 12/21/14
November: Upon a Winter’s Night 12/19/14
December: Seducing the Heiress 1/19/15

BIRTHSTONES
January: Scandal of the Year 12/28/14
February: Seduced by Magic 3/14/15
March: Mr. Darcy’s Guide to Courtship 1/26/15
April: Xoe 12/20/12
May: Lightning Thief 12/15/14
June: Unsuitable Bride 12/26/14
July: The 13th Gift 1/20/15
August: Mark of the Midnight Manzanilla 2/9/15
September: Housekeeper and the Professor 2/2/15
October: Scandal and the Duchess 1/31/15
November: The Governess Affair 12/17/14
December: Sugarplums and Scandal 1/3/15


message 169: by LaurLa (new)

LaurLa | 5134 comments Complete!!!
Congrats to all participants and Woohoo to all finishers!!

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015


Level 3: Read one book published in each of the twelve months and one book for each month's birthstone. (24 Books)

24 of 24 Completed

Published in each month:
✔January: The Storm and the Splendor – Jennifer Blake (January 1979) - 02.17 ★★★★
✔February: Operation Valentine – Loretta Hill (February 2014) - 03.11 ★★★
✔March: A Deeper Dimension – Amanda Carpenter (March 1984) - 03.11 ★★★
✔April: The Vampire Affair – Vivi Anna (April 2013) - 01.17 ★★
✔May: Say You Love Me – Patricia Hagan (May 1995) - 02.24 ★★★
✔June: Prelude To A Seduction – Lotchie Burton (June 2012) - 01.12 ★★★
✔July: Follow the SunFollow the Sun – Judith Arnold (July 1999) - 03.01 ★★★★
✔August: Long Road Home – Maya Banks (August 2011) - 02.13 ★★★
✔September: Children of Dynasty – Christine Carroll (September 2005) - 03.02 ★★★
✔October: Control – Charlotte Stein (October 2010) - 03.09 ★★★
✔November: Keeping Christmas – B.J. Daniels (November 2006) - 01.27 ★★★
✔December: Double Booked in Double the Heat – Elizabeth Bevarly (December 2009) - 03.08 ★★★
The Storm and the Splendor (Love and Adventure Collection) by Jennifer Blake Operation Valentine by Loretta Hill A Deeper Dimension by Amanda Carpenter The Vampire Affair (The Vampire Affair, #1) by Vivi Anna Say You Love Me by Patricia Hagan Prelude To A Seduction by Lotchie Burton
Follow the Sun by Judith Arnold Long Road Home by Maya Banks Children of Dynasty by Christine Carroll Control by Charlotte Stein Keeping Christmas by B.J. Daniels Double the Heat (contains New York Blades, #7.5) by Lori Foster

Birthstone cover color:
✔January (Garnet): Saved By His Submissive – Angel Payne - 03.11 ★★★★
✔February (Amethyst): Fatal Jeopardy – Marie Force - 01.29 ★★★★
✔March (Aquamarine): Against the Wild – Kat Martin - 12.30 ★★★
✔April (Diamond): In Your Dreams – Kristan Higgins - 01.18 ★★★★
✔May (Emerald): Nowhere to Hide – Terry Odell - 01.16 ★★★
✔June(Pearl): Betrayed: Days of the Rogue – Nicky Charles - 01.03 ★★★★
✔July(Ruby): Dangerous Games – Lora Leigh - 03.10 ★★★★
✔August(Peridot): Turn on a Dime - Blane's Turn – Tiffany Snow - 03.03 ★★★★
✔September(Sapphire): Maverick – Lora Leigh - 03.13 ★★★★
✔October(Opal): Chance for Love – Marie Force - 03.08 ★★★
✔November (Citrine): Saving the Sheikh – Ruth Cardello - 03.01 ★★★
✔December (Blue Topaz): Loving Luke – Jenny Andersen - 01.30 ★★★
Saved By His Submissive (The WILD Boys Of Special Forces, #1) by Angel Payne Fatal Jeopardy (Fatal, #7) by Marie Force Against the Wild (The Brodies of Alaska, #1) by Kat Martin In Your Dreams (Blue Heron #4) by Kristan Higgins Nowhere to Hide (Nowhere, #2) by Nancy Bush Betrayed Days of the Rogue (Law of the Lycans, #2) by Nicky Charles
Dangerous Games (Tempting SEALs, #2) by Lora Leigh Turn on a Dime - Blane's Turn (Kathleen Turner, #1.5) by Tiffany Snow Maverick (Elite Ops, #2) by Lora Leigh Chance for Love (The McCarthys of Gansett Island, #10.5) by Marie Force Saving the Sheikh (Legacy Collection, #4) by Ruth Cardello Loving Luke by Jenny Andersen


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MountainKat | 31982 comments Congrats AndaM, Cathy and Laurla!!


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Karen ♐ (kmk1214) | 2084 comments FINISHED!
All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015
Level 2 Read one book published in each of the twelve months.

12/12 completed

►January - Ricochet - - 1/3/15 ✬✬✬.5
►February - Alone on Earth - 1/11/15 ✬✬✬✬✬
►March - Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake - 12/16/14 ✬✬✬✬✬
►April - Evil at Heart - 1/17/15 ✬✬✬✬✬
►May - His Risk to Take - 2/3/15 ✬✬✬✬
►June - Inside - 12/19/14 ✬✬✬✬
►July - Naked in Death - 3/9/14 ✬✬✬✬✬
►August - No in Between - 3/5/15 ✬✬✬✬
►September - One Night of Scandal - 1/8/15 ✬✬✬✬
►October - Blindsighted - 1/7/15 ✬✬✬✬✬
►November - Once Upon a Winter's Eve - 1/18/15 ✬✬✬✬
►December - Justified - 1/25/15 ✬✬✬✬
Ricochet by Sandra Brown Alone on Earth (Signal Bend, #4) by Susan Fanetti Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake (Love By Numbers, #1) by Sarah MacLean Evil at Heart (Gretchen Lowell #3) by Chelsea Cain His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2) by Tessa Bailey Inside (Bulletproof, #1) by Brenda Novak Naked in Death (In Death, #1) by J.D. Robb No in Between (Inside Out, #4) by Lisa Renee Jones One Night of Scandal (After Hours, #2) by Elle Kennedy Blindsighted (Grant County, #1) by Karin Slaughter Once Upon a Winter's Eve (Spindle Cove, #1.5) by Tessa Dare Justified (Alfha Law Firm, #1) by Aurora Rose Reynolds


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~KarenH~ | 11393 comments All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015
36/36 Completed!



Levels 1,2: Read one book published in each of the twelve months.

January: Bound by Flames 2/8/15
February: Quarterback Draw 2/17/15
March: Visions of Heat 1/15/15
April: Dangerous Ground 2/8/15
May: Two of a Kind 1/17/15
June: - Slow Summer Kisses 2/20/15
July: - The Blinding Light 1/12/15
August: - The Beautiful Ashes 2/21/15
September Caressed by Ice 2/3/15
October - Tempted by Midnight (1001 Dark Nights, #10) 1/6/15
November - Fatal Deception 1/20/15
December - A Christmas Wish: Dane 12/22/14


Level 3 - Birthstones: Read a book with a cover matching the birthstone color. Alternately, you may read a book that relates to the meaning of the birthstone.

January: Garnet (deep red color) - A Leaf on the Wind of All Hallows 12/21/14
February: Amethyst (purple) - Slave to Sensation 1/7/15
March: Aquamarine (pale blue) - Fatal Mistake 2/12/15
April: Diamond (white, clear) - Azagoth 1/3/15
May: Emerald (deep green) - Hot Ice 12/26/14
June: Pearl (white) - Ball & Chain 2/2/15
July: Ruby (red) - Hard to Come By 1/31/15
August: Peridot (yellow green; yellow and/or green on cover) - Dane 12/21/14
September: Sapphire (deep blue) - More Than a Mistress 1/3/15
October: Opal (multi-colored, a cover with at least 4 distinct colors) - Sweet Magik 12/31/14
November: Citrine (yellow gold) - Kodiak's Claim 1/22/15
December: Blue Topaz (blue) - Three Little Words 1/22/15


Level 4 - Birth Month Flowers: Read a book that has the specific flower for each month on the cover, is set during that month or that matches the meaning of the birth month flower.

January: Carnation - The Pride of Jared MacKade 12/23/14
February: Violet - Fatal Jeopardy 2/16/15
March: Daffodil - Her Holiday Man 2/5/15
April: Daisy - Carnal Gift 2/6/15
May: Lily of the Valley - Just One Kiss 12/28/14
June: Rose - Fatal Flaw 1/18/15
July: Tribute 1/26/15
August: Gladiolus - Sweet Release 1/11/15
September: Aster - Shadow Spell 1/6/15
October: Marigold - Written in My Own Heart's Blood 12/21/14
November: Chrysanthemum -Christmas on 4th Street 1/24/15
December: Poinsettia - Christmas Kitsch 12/21/14

Completed:
Christmas Kitsch by Amy Lane Written in My Own Heart's Blood (Outlander, #8) by Diana Gabaldon Dane (The MacKenzie Family #1) by Liliana Hart A Leaf on the Wind of All Hallows (Outlander, #8.5) by Diana Gabaldon A Christmas Wish Dane (The MacKenzie Family #1.1) by Liliana Hart The Pride of Jared MacKade (The MacKade Brothers, #2) by Nora Roberts Hot Ice by Nora Roberts Just One Kiss (Fool's Gold, #10) by Susan Mallery Sweet Magik (Klaus Brothers, #2) by Penny Watson More Than a Mistress (Mistress Trilogy #1) by Mary Balogh Azagoth (1001 Dark Nights, #6; Lords of Deliverance, #5.5; Demonica, #10.5) by Larissa Ione Tempted by Midnight (1001 Dark Nights, #10) (Midnight Breed, #12.5) by Lara Adrian Shadow Spell (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, #2) by Nora Roberts Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1) by Nalini Singh Sweet Release (Blakewell/Kenleigh Family Trilogy, #1) by Pamela Clare The Blinding Light by Renae Kaye Visions of Heat (Psy-Changeling, #2) by Nalini Singh Two of a Kind (Fool's Gold, #11) by Susan Mallery Fatal Flaw (Fatal, #4) by Marie Force Fatal Deception (Fatal, #5) by Marie Force Three Little Words (Fool's Gold, #12) by Susan Mallery Kodiak's Claim (Kodiak Point, #1) by Eve Langlais Christmas on 4th Street (Fool's Gold, #12.5) by Susan Mallery Tribute by Nora Roberts Hard to Come By (Hard Ink, #3) by Laura Kaye Ball & Chain (Cut & Run, #8) by Abigail Roux Caressed by Ice (Psy-Changeling, #3) by Nalini Singh Her Holiday Man by Shannon Stacey Carnal Gift (Blakewell/Kenleigh Family Trilogy, #2) by Pamela Clare Bound by Flames (Night Prince, #3) by Jeaniene Frost Dangerous Ground (Dangerous Ground, #1) by Josh Lanyon Fatal Mistake (Fatal, #6) by Marie Force Quarterback Draw (Play by Play, #9) by Jaci Burton Fatal Jeopardy (Fatal, #7) by Marie Force Slow Summer Kisses by Shannon Stacey The Beautiful Ashes (Broken Destiny, #1) by Jeaniene Frost


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message 176: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ | 3905 comments All done.


READ: 36/36

Published in
January ~ The Monstrumologist - Rick Yancey 1/8
February ~ Lucky Stiff - Deborah Coonts 2/16
March ~ Dead Case in Deadwood - Ann Charles 2/8
April ~ Heart of the Wolf - Terry Spear 2/13
May ~ Optical Delusions in Deadwood - Ann Charles 1/1
June ~ Red Seas Under Red Skies - Scott Lynch 1/11
July ~ White Trash Zombie Apocalypse - Diana Rowland 2/25
August ~ Absolution - Susannah Sandlin 2/5
September ~ Ritual Magic - Eileen Wilks 3/11
October ~ Broken Soul - Faith Hunter 1/3
November ~ Her Sky Cowboy - Beth Ciotta 2/13
December ~ Clean Sweep - Ilona Andrews 1/6
The Monstrumologist (The Monstrumologist, #1) by Rick Yancey Lucky Stiff (Lucky O'Toole #2) by Deborah Coonts Dead Case in Deadwood (Deadwood, #3) by Ann Charles Heart of the Wolf (Heart of the Wolf, #1) by Terry Spear Optical Delusions in Deadwood (Deadwood, #2) by Ann Charles Red Seas Under Red Skies (Gentleman Bastard, #2) by Scott Lynch White Trash Zombie Apocalypse (White Trash Zombie, #3) by Diana Rowland Absolution (Penton Legacy, #2) by Susannah Sandlin Ritual Magic (World of the Lupi, #10) by Eileen Wilks Broken Soul (Jane Yellowrock, #8) by Faith Hunter Her Sky Cowboy (The Glorious Victorious Darcys, #1) by Beth Ciotta Clean Sweep (Innkeeper Chronicles, #1) by Ilona Andrews

Birthstones: Read a book with a cover matching the birthstone color. Alternately, you may read a book that relates to the meaning of the birthstone.

January: Garnet (deep red color) - A gift of garnet is thought to be symbolic of love and the desire for a loved one's safe travel and speedy homecoming. So you may also read a book involving a journey of some sort.
The Horse Goddess by Morgan Llywelyn The Horse Goddess - Morgan Llywelyn 1/4

February: Amethyst (purple) - The gift of Amethyst is symbolic of protection and the power to overcome difficulty. You may also read a book where a main character had to overcome a difficulty.
Light My Fire (Dragon Kin, #7) by G.A. Aiken Light My Fire - G.A. Aiken 1/5

March: Aquamarine (pale blue) - A gift of Aquamarine symbolizes both safety and security, especially within long standing relationships. So you can also read a book involving an already married/mated couple.
Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) by Suzanne Collins Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins 1/19

April: Diamond (white, clear) - A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love. You could also read a book featuring an immortal character.
Magic Breaks (Kate Daniels, #7) by Ilona Andrews Magic Breaks - Ilona Andrews 1/15

May: Emerald (deep green) - Some people believe that wearing an Emerald brings wisdom, growth, and patience. So you may also pick a book where a MC experiences growth of character or gains wisdom. Or one character teaches another.
Moloka'i by Alan Brennert Moloka'i - Alan Brennert 1/18

June: Pearl (white) - Only those with royal status once wore pearl jewelry. You can also choose a book that involves royalty.
77 Shadow Street (Pendleton, #1) by Dean Koontz 77 Shadow Street - Dean Koontz 1/9

July: Ruby (red) - It has been said that the Ruby's red glow comes from an internal flame that cannot be extinguished. You may also read a steamy book or one with a hot guy on the cover.
Bombshell (FBI Thriller #17) by Catherine Coulter Bombshell - Catherine Coulter 1/16

August: Peridot (yellow green; yellow and/or green on cover) - It signifies strength, both individual and within a relationship, as well as the promise of new growth in years ahead. So you may also read a book that includes family, children or pregnancy.
A Bone to Pick (Aurora Teagarden, #2) by Charlaine Harris A Bone to Pick - Charlaine Harris 1/11

September: Sapphire (deep blue) - Sapphires have long been a favorite among priests and kings, who considered them symbolic of wisdom and purity. You can read a book with a virginal character.
Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan Archer's Voice - Mia Sheridan 1/6

October: Opal (multi-colored, a cover with at least 4 distinct colors) - A gift of Opal is symbolic of faithfulness and confidence. As friendship should include both faithfulness and confidence, you can read a book that involves good friends.
Daylighters (The Morganville Vampires, #15) by Rachel Caine Daylighters - Rachel Caine 2/11

November: Citrine (yellow gold) - A gift of Citrine is symbolic for hope and strength. You may also choose a book that features a character whose strength is tested, either physically or emotionally.
Blood of Tyrants (Temeraire, #8) by Naomi Novik Blood of Tyrants - Naomi Novik 1/24

December: Blue Topaz (blue) - A gift of Blue Topaz is symbolic of love and fidelity. So you could read a book where a character pledges their love and fidelity with either a proposal or marriage, or the equivalent of those.
Restless In The Grave (Kate Shugak, #19 / Liam Campbell, #5) by Dana Stabenow Restless In The Grave - Dana Stabenow 1/28

Birth Month Flowers: Read a book that has the specific flower for each month on the cover, is set during that month or that matches the meaning of the birth month flower.

January: Carnation - Love, Pride, Beauty, Purity, Distinction, Fascination, and Loyal. You can read a book with a prideful character.
Much Ado About Vampires (Dark Ones, #9) by Katie MacAlister Much Ado About Vampires - Katie MacAlister 2/15

February: Violet - Faithfulness, Wisdom and Hope. You may select a book with a wise character.
The Hobbit (Middle-Earth Universe) by J.R.R. Tolkien The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkein 2/26

March: Daffodil - Spring, Rebirth, Domestic Happiness, Respect, Regard and Friendship. You could pick a book with a happy character.
A Tale Of Two Dragons (Dragon Kin, #0.2) by G.A. Aiken A Tale Of Two Dragons - G.A. Aiken 2/2

April: Daisy - Love, Youth, Purity. So you can read a book that features an innocent character.
Captured by the Pirate Laird (Highland Force, #1) by Amy Jarecki Captured by the Pirate Laird - Amy Jarecki 2/25

May: Lily of the Valley - Humility, Chastity, and Sweetness. You may choose a book that has a sweet character.
SEAL of Honor (Hornet, #1) by Tonya Burrows SEAL of Honor - Tonya Burrows 3/10

June: Rose - Love and Appreciation. You can select a book with a romantic character.
Chilled (Bone Secrets, #2) by Kendra Elliot Chilled - Kendra Elliot 1/21

July: Larkspur - Levity and Lightness. You could read a book with a funny character.
A Tale Of Two Dragons (Dragon Kin, #0.2) by G.A. Aiken A Tale Of Two Dragons - G.A. Aiken 2/2

August: Gladiolus - Strength, Moral Integrity, Remembrance, Infatuation. You may select a book that has a character who demonstrates moral integrity by doing the right thing.
Master of Craving (Blood Sword Legacy, #3) by Karin Tabke Master of Craving - Karen Tabke 1/29

September: Aster - Love, Faith, Wisdom and symbolizes Valor. You can read a book that has a brave character.
Hidden Currents (Drake Sisters, #7) by Christine Feehan Hidden Currents - Christine Feehan 2/21

October: Marigold - Warm, Fierce. They exemplify elegance and devotion. You may pick a book with an elegant character.
If You Give a Rake a Ruby (Jewels of the Ton, #2) by Shana Galen If You Give a Rake a Ruby - Shana Galen 2/22

November: Chrysanthemum - Compassion, Friendship, Joy. You can choose a book that has a compassionate character.
Water Bound (Sea Haven/Sisters of the Heart, #1) by Christine Feehan Water Bound - Christine Feehan 2/16

December: Poinsettia - Good Cheer, Success. You can read a book with a successful character.
Festive in Death (In Death, #39) by J.D. Robb Festive in Death - J.D. Robb 2/16

CHALLENGE COMPLETE


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MountainKat | 31982 comments Congrats Barbara!!


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Lindy-Lane (moonbacklit) | 452 comments reading mission accomplished. updated original post #60 on page #2 of this thread.


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MountainKat | 31982 comments Lindy-Lane wrote: "reading mission accomplished. updated original post #60 on page #2 of this thread."

Congrats!!


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Jojobean Finished!

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015
Level 1: Read six books published in any different six months, regardless of the year. (6 Books)

1. The Hollow (The Hollow, #1) by Jessica Verday ~ by Jessica Verday, 1/4/15, September 2009
2. The Haunted (The Hollow, #2) by Jessica Verday ~ by Jessica Verday, 1/6/15, August 2010
3. H2O by Virginia Bergin ~ by Virginia Bergin, 1/13/15, October 2014
4. Hungry by H.A. Swain ~ by H.A. Swain, 1/18/15, June 2014
5. Hemlock (Hemlock, #1) by Kathleen Peacock ~ by Kathleen Peacock, 1/27/15, May 2012
6. Mortal Heart (His Fair Assassin, #3) by Robin LaFevers ~ by Robin LaFevers, 2/3/15, November 2014


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MountainKat | 31982 comments Yay Joanne!!


message 182: by Shan ~A~ (new)

Shan ~A~ | 1875 comments I finished my original level. All books are dated before end date.

All Through the Year Quarterly Challenge
December 15, 2014 through March 14, 2015

Level 2: Read one book published in each of the twelve
months. (12 Books) Progress: 12/12

Level 3: Read one book published in each of the twelve months and one book for each month's birthstone. (24 Books)

Level 4: Read one book published in each month of the year, one book for each month's birthstone and one book for each month's birth flower. (36 Books)

Starting @ 2 and working up.

Months Published:
January ~ The Baumgartners Plus One 01/11/15
February ~ Claimed 12/31/14
March ~ A Table for Three 01/14/15
April ~ Carmen's New York Climax 01/31/15
May ~ Sixth Grave on the Edge 12/19/14
June ~ Branded 03/11/15
July ~ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 12/28/14
August ~ Changing the Game 01/26/15
September ~ The Darkest Hour 01/10/15
October ~ Rode Hard, Put Up Wet 01/22/15
November ~ Rough, Raw, and Ready 03/02/15
December ~ The Demon Lover 01/11/15


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MountainKat | 31982 comments Congrats Shan!! Sometimes it is so hard to get back and update isn't it?! I struggle with that regularly - I'd rather be reading!


message 184: by Shan ~A~ (new)

Shan ~A~ | 1875 comments MountainKat wrote: "Congrats Shan!! Sometimes it is so hard to get back and update isn't it?! I struggle with that regularly - I'd rather be reading!"

Yes it is. Glad I'm not the only one. lol.


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