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Group Challenges and Buddy Reads > NEW Challenge for 2015: Hero Showdown: Blue Collar Heroes or White Collar Heroes?

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message 251: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Is the grammar right in that sentence? LOL!


message 252: by Ipshita (new)

Ipshita (miss_romanceaholic) | 1031 comments It is correct, though it might sound really wrong to some :P

Thanks for the help!


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Updated Posts 37 and 38.

BLUE: 13
WHITE: 12


message 254: by Jonel (new)

Jonel ok, I need some opinions. A high dollar hit man/fixer is blue collar?


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Yep, I'd put him in Blue, Jonel. He gets his hands dirty, LOL.


message 256: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Yup. Blue. - @ Lisa - LOL!


message 258: by Wendy (new)

Wendy (wmaresca) I just joined your group and this sounds like fun so count me in


message 259: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Great, Wendy! Welcome to the group and the challenge.


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments I'm loving this challenge.

So far its Blue - 18 to White 15.


message 261: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Interesting that White was ahead for you once, Lisa.


message 262: by Jonel (new)

Jonel I'm amazed how many whites I'm getting. I figured it'd be almost all blues for me.


message 263: by Lisa - (Aussie Girl) (last edited Mar 25, 2015 03:26PM) (new)

Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "I'm loving this challenge.

So far its Blue - 18 to White 15."


Yes, I need to read a few more Dukes/Earls, LOL. I have a few coming up to even the score.


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments LISA'S TRACKING POST; BLUE COLLAR 21

1. Carl Lindstrom: The Endearment by LaVyrle Spencer. Farmer. ★★★★
2. David "Cole" Coletrane: Shades of Gray by Maya BAnks. Sniper, Covert Ops. ★★★☆
3. Steele: Forged in Steel by Maya Banks. Covert Ops, Team Lead. ★★★★
4. Carlos "Steady" Soto : Full Throttle by J A Walker. Covert Ops Medic. ★★★★
5. Terrible: Five Down by Stacia Kane. Enforcer for a Gang. ★★★★
6. Joseph "Havoc" Mariano: All the Sky by Susan Fanetti. Biker/Mechanic. ★★★★★
7. Daryl "Swanny" Swanson: When Day Breaks by Maya Banks. Covert Operative. ★★★
8. Alexander Belov/Barrington: Tatiana And Alexander by Paullina Simons. Soldier. ★★★☆
9. Len Wahlberg: Show the Fire by Susan Fanetti. Biker ★★★★☆
10. Thomas Paxton: Rogue Spy by Joanna Bourne. Assassin/Spy. ★★★★

11. Austin Thomas: It's not Christmas without You by HelenKay Dimon. Arborist. ★★☆.
12. Justin "Badger" Ness. Leave a Trail by Susan Fanetti. Biker. ★★★★★
13. Lord Jack Knight. His Wicked Kiss by Gaelen Foley. Privateer. ★★★☆
14. Seth Sileski: Deputy Sheriff. The Homecoming by Robyn Carr. ★★★
15. Joseph Rayd: Theronai (Alien) Warrior. Binding Ties by Shannon K Butcher. ★★★☆
16. Chase McKay: Professional Bull Rider. Chasin' Eight by Lorelei James. ★★★★
17. Alec Kenleigh aka Nicholas Braden - Bondsman. Sweet Release by Pamela Clare. ★★★☆
18. Reece Donovan - Budget Motel Owner - Love Me if you Dare by Toni Blake. ★★★★
19. Lute Hanson - Farmer - More than Memory by Dorothy Garlock. ★★
20. Asher Flint - Ships's Captain - I kissed an Earl by Julie Anne Long ★★★★★

21. Jasper Arlesey, Earl Harrow AKA CROSS - Gaming Hell Owner - One Good Earl deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean. ★★★★☆


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments LISA'S TRACKING POST; WHITE COLLAR 17

1. Jamie: A Modern Witch by Debora Geary. Video Game Coder/Developer. ★★
2. Frank Master: New York by Edward Rutherfurd. Merchant/Investor. ★★★★
3. Josh Ryder: The Reincarnationist by M J Rose. Photographer. ★★★☆
4. Don Tillman: The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion. Genetics Professor. ★★★
5. Donovan Kelly: IT specialist. After the Storm by Maya Banks. ★★★
6. Ryodan: Club owner/businessman. Burned by Karen M Moning. ★★★★★
7. Lord Nicholas St John: Antiquarian. Ten Ways to be Adored when Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean. ★★★☆
8. Lord Alec Knight: One Night of Sin by Gaelen Foley. Aristocrat/Rakehell. ★★★★
9. Roarke: Portrait in Death. Billionaire businessman hottie!.★★★★
10. Simon Pearson. Duke of Leighton. Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart by Sarah MacLean. ★★★★

11. Dr Scott Grant. The Promise by Robyn Carr. Doctor. ★★☆
12. Simon Wolfgard: Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop. ★★★★☆. Bookshop owner/Wolf leader
13. Leo Barrons: Duke of Caine's Heir. Of Silk and Steam by Bec McMaster. ★★★★☆
14. Troy Headly: One Wish by Robyn Carr. ★★★☆. High School Teacher
15. Michael Lawler: Marquis of Bourne and Gaming Club Owner. A Rouge by any other Name by Sarah MacLean. ★★★★.
16. Ian Prescott, Marquis of Griffith and Diplomat. Her only Desire by Gaelen Foley. ★★★
17. Lord Philippe Lavay, French Aristocrat. It started with a Scandal by Julie Anne Long. ★★★★


message 266: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments
My challenges are here:
White Collar = 14
Blue Collar = 22



message 267: by Jonel (new)

Jonel Here are my Blue Collar (66) & White Collar (39) shelves. It'd take too long to list what's on each shelf.


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Looks like the blue collar guys are kicking white collar butt. But that sort of figures, doesn't it, LOL.


message 269: by R.C. (new)

R.C. Matthews (rcmatthews) | 271 comments So far I'm blue collar 8 to white collar 3 - which really surprises me. I thought for sure I'd be mostly white collar.


message 270: by Jonel (new)

Jonel Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Looks like the blue collar guys are kicking white collar butt. But that sort of figures, doesn't it, LOL."

I'm amazed as to how many white collars I've read, I didn't expect there to be many at all & I've read almost twice the blue collar as white.


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments BLUE COLLAR - Post 37 - 25
WHITE COLLAR - Post 38 - 17


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Karen, I would put him in "Blue Collar" section as the Carparthians "occupation" is warriors and defenders of their race. So lots of physical action.


message 273: by Pamela(AllHoney), Fairy Godmother (new)

Pamela(AllHoney) (pamelap) | 14528 comments Totals for Group

Blue Collar - 542

White Collar - 387


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Thanks Pamela. Yep, the tradies are totally kicking the desk jockeys a**, LOL.


Phoenix (Online Elf) | 2061 comments Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Thanks Pamela. Yep, the tradies are totally kicking the desk jockeys a**, LOL."

LOL!


message 276: by Amanda (new)

Amanda (amandasorrasson) | 26 comments Hero owns a chain of Irish pubs mostly works behind the scene in the office doing the paperwork but on occasion works the bar.
white collar or blue collar?


message 277: by Amanda (new)

Amanda (amandasorrasson) | 26 comments another question
Hero is a student at a private school. Epilogue reveals he has been travelling the world helping the less fortunate.
White collar or blue collar?


message 278: by Pamela(AllHoney), Fairy Godmother (new)

Pamela(AllHoney) (pamelap) | 14528 comments Amanda wrote: "Hero owns a chain of Irish pubs mostly works behind the scene in the office doing the paperwork but on occasion works the bar.
white collar or blue collar?"


If he mostly works behind the scenes doing paperwork then I'd say White.


message 279: by Pamela(AllHoney), Fairy Godmother (new)

Pamela(AllHoney) (pamelap) | 14528 comments Amanda wrote: "another question
Hero is a student at a private school. Epilogue reveals he has been travelling the world helping the less fortunate.
White collar or blue collar?"


I'd say white since he is still in school.


message 280: by Amanda (new)

Amanda (amandasorrasson) | 26 comments Thanks Pamela :)


message 281: by Julianna (last edited Aug 01, 2015 03:37PM) (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 671 comments I already exceeded my original goals, so I've increased blue collar to 10 and white collar to 15. So far my prediction that I read more white collar heroes is proving true.:-)

HEAC White/Blue Collar Heroes
Duration: January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

White Collar - Completed 13/15
1.Midnight Assignment (from Midnight Kiss) by Victoria Dahl ( FDIC Agent ) (1/2)★★★
2.A Mutual Favor by Ann Jacobs ( Doctor ) (1/28)★★★★1/2
3.Paradise by Judith McNaught ( Corporate Raider ) (2/28)★★★★★
4.One Wish by Robyn Carr ( Teacher ) (3/17)★★★★1/2
5.Beauty and the Black Sheep by Jessica Bird ( Chef ) (3/22)★★★★1/2
6.The Courage to Love by Samantha Kane ( Regency Gentlemen ) (3/26)★★★1/2
7.The Shadows by J.R. Ward ( Businessmen ) (4/13)★★★★1/2
8.The Wedding Bargain by Victoria Alexander ( Earl ) (4/20)★★★★
9.Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone ( Earl/Artist ) (4/28)★★★★★
10.Only by Your Touch by Catherine Anderson ( Vet/Writer ) (5/10)★★★★1/2
11.The Promise in a Kiss by Stephanie Laurens( Duke ) (5/19)★★★1/2
12.Southern Exposure by Karen Kelley ( Journalist ) (5/26)★★★1/2
13.When Good Things Happen To Bad Boys by HelenKay Dimon, Lori Foster ( Architect/Doctor ) (7/8)★★★★1/2
Midnight Kiss (Includes Virgin River, #12) by Robyn Carr A Mutual Favor by Ann Jacobs Paradise (Second Opportunities, #1) by Judith McNaught One Wish (Thunder Point, #7) by Robyn Carr Beauty and the Black Sheep (The Moorehouse Legacy, #1) by Jessica Bird The Courage to Love (Brothers in Arms, #1) by Samantha Kane The Shadows (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #13) by J.R. Ward The Wedding Bargain (Effingtons, #1) by Victoria Alexander Sinful (Addicted #2) by Charlotte Featherstone Only By Your Touch by Catherine Anderson The Promise in a Kiss (Cynster, #0.5) by Stephanie Laurens Southern Exposure (Southern, #2) by Karen Kelley When Good Things Happen To Bad Boys (Includes Dean Brothers & Friend, #3) by Lori Foster

Blue Collar - Completed 11/10
1.Midnight Surrender (from Midnight Kiss) by Jean Brashear ( Carpenter ) (1/20)★★★★1/2
2.Hannah's Hero by Denise Richards ( Undercover DEA Agent ) (1/24)★★★★
3.Death Masks by Jim Butcher ( PI/Wizard ) (2/11)★★★★★
4.Southern Comfort by Karen Kelley ( Sheriff ) (3/31)★★★1/2
5.I Am John, I Am Paul: A Story of Two Soldiers in Ancient Rome by Mark Tedesco ( Soldiers ) (5/29)★★★★
6.A Bride for a Bit by JoAnn A. Grote, Cathy Marie Hake, Janelle Burnham Schneider, Pamela Kaye Tracy ( Ranchers/Saloon Owner )★★★★1/2
7.Dearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt ( Former Dragoon/Bodyguard ) (6/8)★★★★★
8.Stargazer by Laura Baker ( Native American Warrior/Medicine Man ) (6/14)★★1/2
9.A Wild Yearning by Penelope Williamson ( Frontiersman/Doctor ) (7/1)★★★★★
10.A New Hope by Robyn Carr ( Farmer ) (7/6)★★★★
11.The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon ( Jack of All Trades ) (7/31)★★★★★
Midnight Kiss (Includes Virgin River, #12) by Robyn Carr Hannah's Hero by Denise Richards Death Masks (The Dresden Files #5) by Jim Butcher Southern Comfort (Southern, #1) by Karen Kelley I Am John I Am Paul A Story of Two Soldiers in Ancient Rome by Mark Tedesco A Bride for a Bit by JoAnn A. Grote Dearest Rogue (Maiden Lane, #8) by Elizabeth Hoyt Stargazer by Laura Baker A Wild Yearning by Penelope Williamson A New Hope (Thunder Point, #8) by Robyn Carr The Fiery Cross (Outlander, #5) by Diana Gabaldon


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Looking good, Julianna.

Updated Post 37 and 38.

Blue: 43 White 24


message 283: by Lisa - (Aussie Girl) (last edited Jun 15, 2015 05:57PM) (new)

Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Seeing it's the 15th June and half way through 2015 - here's my half time score. Blue collar is well ahead... I wonder what that says about my reading choices in men, LOL.


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) LISA'S TRACKING POST; BLUE COLLAR 47

1. Carl Lindstrom: The Endearment by LaVyrle Spencer. Farmer. ★★★★
2. David "Cole" Coletrane: Shades of Gray by Maya BAnks. Sniper, Covert Ops. ★★★☆
3. Steele: Forged in Steel by Maya Banks. Covert Ops, Team Lead. ★★★★
4. Carlos "Steady" Soto : Full Throttle by J A Walker. Covert Ops Medic. ★★★★
5. Terrible: Five Down by Stacia Kane. Enforcer for a Gang. ★★★★
6. Joseph "Havoc" Mariano: All the Sky by Susan Fanetti. Biker/Mechanic. ★★★★★
7. Daryl "Swanny" Swanson: When Day Breaks by Maya Banks. Covert Operative. ★★★
8. Alexander Belov/Barrington: Tatiana And Alexander by Paullina Simons. Soldier. ★★★☆
9. Len Wahlberg: Show the Fire by Susan Fanetti. Biker ★★★★☆
10. Thomas Paxton: Rogue Spy by Joanna Bourne. Assassin/Spy. ★★★★

11. Austin Thomas: It's not Christmas without You by HelenKay Dimon. Arborist. ★★☆.
12. Justin "Badger" Ness. Leave a Trail by Susan Fanetti. Biker. ★★★★★
13. Lord Jack Knight. His Wicked Kiss by Gaelen Foley. Privateer. ★★★☆
14. Seth Sileski: Deputy Sheriff. The Homecoming by Robyn Carr. ★★★
15. Joseph Rayd: Theronai (Alien) Warrior. Binding Ties by Shannon K Butcher. ★★★☆
16. Chase McKay: Professional Bull Rider. Chasin' Eight by Lorelei James. ★★★★
17. Alec Kenleigh aka Nicholas Braden - Bondsman. Sweet Release by Pamela Clare. ★★★☆
18. Reece Donovan - Budget Motel Owner - Love Me if you Dare by Toni Blake. ★★★★
19. Lute Hanson - Farmer - More than Memory by Dorothy Garlock. ★★
20. Asher Flint - Ships's Captain - I kissed an Earl by Julie Anne Long ★★★★★

21. Jasper Arlesey, Earl Harrow AKA CROSS - Gaming Hell Owner - One Good Earl deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean. ★★★★☆
22. Puck Redhouse, Biker. Silver Bastard by Joanna Wylde. ★★★★
23. Theron: Warrior. Marked by Elisabeth Naughton. ★★★☆
24. Zander: Warrior. Entwined by Elisabeth Naughton. ★★★☆
25. Max Savoie. Mob Boss/Shifter. Bound by Moonlight by Nancy Gideon. ★★★★
26. Demetrius. Warrior. Tempted by Elisabeth Naughton. ★★★☆
27. Mark Turner: Merchant. Unveiled by Courtney Milan. ★★★★☆
28. Max Gannon. PI. Hot Rocks by Nora Roberts. ★★★★
29. Ryan McCall. Rancher. Fever by Elizabeth Lowell. ★★
30. Commander Stavros Rii - Alien Warrior. Cursed Brides of the Kindred by Evangeline Anderson. ★★★☆

31. Darren "Muse" Musinski, Biker/Enforcer. Strength and Courage by Susan Fanetti. ★★★★
32. Sam Mallin, Carpenter. Autumn Wish by Stacey Joy Netzel. ★★★
33. Rafe Brandon. Prize Fighter. Say Yes to the Marquess. ★★★☆
34. Mark Callahan. Ex covert ops/PI. Always Look Twice by Geralyn Dawson. ★★★☆
35. Temple, William Harrow, Duke of Lamont. No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean. Bare Knuckle Fighter. ★★★★
36. Luther West. Security. Luther's Return by Tina Folsom. ★★★
37. Tom Paoletti, Navy Seal. The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann. ★★★★☆
38. Major Derek Knight, Cavalry Officer. Her Secret Fantasy by Gaelen Foley. ★★★☆
39. Grim, Jack of all Trades, Dreamer's Pool by Juliet Marillier. ★★★★☆
40. John Nilsson, Navy Seal. The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann. ★★★★☆

41. Cyn, Vampire Clan Chief, When Darkness Ends. ★★★☆
42. Gabriel Knight, Royal Bodyguard, Her Every Pleasure by Gaelen Foley. ★★★
43. James Trevillion. Ex Dragoon Captain and Bodyguard. Dearest Rogue. ★★★☆
44. Stanley Wolchonok. Navy Seal. Over the Edge. ★★★★★
45. Logan Riske, Undercover Cop. Run the Risk. ★★★
46. James Bishop, Covert Assassin Consumed by Fire. ★★★ ☆
47. Reese Bareden, Police Detective. Bare it all. ★★★


LISA'S TRACKING POST; WHITE COLLAR 25

1. Jamie: A Modern Witch by Debora Geary. Video Game Coder/Developer. ★★
2. Frank Master: New York by Edward Rutherfurd. Merchant/Investor. ★★★★
3. Josh Ryder: The Reincarnationist by M J Rose. Photographer. ★★★☆
4. Don Tillman: The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion. Genetics Professor. ★★★
5. Donovan Kelly: IT specialist. After the Storm by Maya Banks. ★★★
6. Ryodan: Club owner/businessman. Burned by Karen M Moning. ★★★★★
7. Lord Nicholas St John: Antiquarian. Ten Ways to be Adored when Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean. ★★★☆
8. Lord Alec Knight: One Night of Sin by Gaelen Foley. Aristocrat/Rakehell. ★★★★
9. Roarke: Portrait in Death. Billionaire businessman hottie!.★★★★
10. Simon Pearson. Duke of Leighton. Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart by Sarah MacLean. ★★★★

11. Dr Scott Grant. The Promise by Robyn Carr. Doctor. ★★☆
12. Simon Wolfgard: Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop. ★★★★☆. Bookshop owner/Wolf leader
13. Leo Barrons: Duke of Caine's Heir. Of Silk and Steam by Bec McMaster. ★★★★☆
14. Troy Headly: One Wish by Robyn Carr. ★★★☆. High School Teacher
15. Michael Lawler: Marquis of Bourne and Gaming Club Owner. A Rouge by any other Name by Sarah MacLean. ★★★★.
16. Ian Prescott, Marquis of Griffith and Diplomat. Her only Desire by Gaelen Foley. ★★★
17. Lord Philippe Lavay, French Aristocrat. It started with a Scandal by Julie Anne Long. ★★★★
18. Sir Mark Turner, Gentleman author. Unclaimed by Courtney Milan. ★★★☆
19. Benjamin Buckland, Duke of Avendale. The Duke and the Lady in Red by Lorraine Heath. ★★★.
20. Logan Mitchell. Lawyer. Try by Ella Frank. ★★★

21. Nash Riley. Property Investor. Autumn Kiss by Stacey Joy Netzel. ★★★
22. Smite Turner. Magistrate. Unraveled by Courtney Milan. ★★★★☆
23.Ignatious Burke. Police Chief. Northern Lights by Nora Roberts. ★★★★☆
24. Evan Carlton, Earl of Westfield, Unlocked by Courntey Milan. ★★★
25. Daniel O'Reilly. Shipping Clerk. A Dangerous Invitation by Erica Monroe. ★★★☆


message 284: by Shay (last edited Jul 12, 2015 05:46PM) (new)

Shay (shaylyn318) | 66 comments Blue Collar
3/10

White Collar
5/10

I am really behind, haven't been reading much romance lately.


message 285: by Shay (new)

Shay (shaylyn318) | 66 comments I read Cruel Beauty the hero is a prince but then is cursed and lives as a demon. It is a Beauty and the Beast retelling. So... white collar?


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Yes, if he was a typical Prince before the "beast" incident I'd say white collar.


message 287: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Me, too.


message 288: by Julianna (last edited Sep 30, 2015 04:25PM) (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 671 comments The blue collar guys are gaining ground quickly, so I upped my blue collar goal to 15.

HEAC White/Blue Collar Heroes
Duration: January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

White Collar - Completed 17/15
1.Midnight Assignment (from Midnight Kiss) by Victoria Dahl ( FDIC Agent ) (1/2)★★★
2.A Mutual Favor by Ann Jacobs ( Doctor ) (1/28)★★★★1/2
3.Paradise by Judith McNaught ( Corporate Raider ) (2/28)★★★★★
4.One Wish by Robyn Carr ( Teacher ) (3/17)★★★★1/2
5.Beauty and the Black Sheep by Jessica Bird ( Chef ) (3/22)★★★★1/2
6.The Courage to Love by Samantha Kane ( Regency Gentlemen ) (3/26)★★★1/2
7.The Shadows by J.R. Ward ( Businessmen ) (4/13)★★★★1/2
8.The Wedding Bargain by Victoria Alexander ( Earl ) (4/20)★★★★
9.Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone ( Earl/Artist ) (4/28)★★★★★
10.Only by Your Touch by Catherine Anderson ( Vet/Writer ) (5/10)★★★★1/2
11.The Promise in a Kiss by Stephanie Laurens( Duke ) (5/19)★★★1/2
12.Southern Exposure by Karen Kelley ( Journalist ) (5/26)★★★1/2
13.When Good Things Happen To Bad Boys by HelenKay Dimon, Lori Foster ( Architect/Doctor ) (7/8)★★★★1/2
14.The Husband List by Victoria Alexander ( Earl/Artist ) (8/6)★★★1/2
15.The Bourbon Kings by J.R. Ward ( Billionaire ) (8/25)★★★★★
16.Beguiled by Susan Spencer Paul ( Earl ) (8/31)★★★★1/2
17.Perfect by Judith McNaught ( Actor/Director ) (9/28) ★★★★1/2
Midnight Kiss (Includes Virgin River, #12) by Robyn Carr A Mutual Favor by Ann Jacobs Paradise (Second Opportunities, #1) by Judith McNaught One Wish (Thunder Point, #7) by Robyn Carr Beauty and the Black Sheep (The Moorehouse Legacy, #1) by Jessica Bird The Courage to Love (Brothers in Arms, #1) by Samantha Kane The Shadows (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #13) by J.R. Ward The Wedding Bargain (Effingtons, #1) by Victoria Alexander Sinful (Addicted #2) by Charlotte Featherstone Only By Your Touch by Catherine Anderson The Promise in a Kiss (Cynster, #0.5) by Stephanie Laurens Southern Exposure (Southern, #2) by Karen Kelley When Good Things Happen To Bad Boys (Includes Dean Brothers & Friend, #3) by Lori Foster The Husband List (Effingtons, #2) by Victoria Alexander The Bourbon Kings (The Bourbon Kings, #1) by J.R. Ward Beguiled by Susan Spencer Paul Perfect by Judith McNaught

Blue Collar - Completed 14/15
1.Midnight Surrender (from Midnight Kiss) by Jean Brashear ( Carpenter ) (1/20)★★★★1/2
2.Hannah's Hero by Denise Richards ( Undercover DEA Agent ) (1/24)★★★★
3.Death Masks by Jim Butcher ( PI/Wizard ) (2/11)★★★★★
4.Southern Comfort by Karen Kelley ( Sheriff ) (3/31)★★★1/2
5.I Am John, I Am Paul: A Story of Two Soldiers in Ancient Rome by Mark Tedesco ( Soldiers ) (5/29)★★★★
6.A Bride for a Bit by JoAnn A. Grote, Cathy Marie Hake, Janelle Burnham Schneider, Pamela Kaye Tracy ( Ranchers & Saloon Owner )★★★★1/2
7.Dearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt ( Former Dragoon/Bodyguard ) (6/8)★★★★★
8.Stargazer by Laura Baker ( Native American Warrior/Medicine Man ) (6/14)★★1/2
9.A Wild Yearning by Penelope Williamson ( Frontiersman/Doctor ) (7/1)★★★★★
10.A New Hope by Robyn Carr ( Farmer ) (7/6)★★★★
11.The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon ( Jack of All Trades ) (7/31)★★★★★
12.Call of the Highland Moon by Kendra Leigh Castle ( Alpha Werewolf ) (8/17)★★1/2
13.Wildest Dreams by Robyn Carr ( Triathlete ) (9/7)★★★★
14.Hell On Wheels by Karen Kelley ( Bounty Hunter ) (9/16)★★★★
Midnight Kiss (Includes Virgin River, #12) by Robyn Carr Hannah's Hero by Denise Richards Death Masks (The Dresden Files #5) by Jim Butcher Southern Comfort (Southern, #1) by Karen Kelley I Am John I Am Paul A Story of Two Soldiers in Ancient Rome by Mark Tedesco A Bride for a Bit by JoAnn A. Grote Dearest Rogue (Maiden Lane, #8) by Elizabeth Hoyt Stargazer by Laura Baker A Wild Yearning by Penelope Williamson A New Hope (Thunder Point, #8) by Robyn Carr The Fiery Cross (Outlander, #5) by Diana Gabaldon Call of the Highland Moon (The MacInnes Werewolves Trilogy, #1) by Kendra Leigh Castle Wildest Dreams (Thunder Point, #9) by Robyn Carr Hell On Wheels by Karen Kelley


Lisa - (Aussie Girl) | 13013 comments Update Posts 37 and 38

BLUE COLLAR; 74
WHITE COLLAR; 35


message 290: by Nikki ♥ (new)

Nikki ♥ | 2103 comments Updated post 23

Blue Collar: 60
White Collar: 29


message 291: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Man-oh-man! You ladies are doing great. :o) Can't wait for my life to settle down a bit so I can READ! ...well, I have started reading again... so, I guess I mean update my challenges. LOL!


message 292: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Hmmm... Sounds like me, Karen. I always knew I went through phases, just didn't know it was also with blue and white collared men! LOL!


ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) (ilovebakedgoods) I've been reading so fast for some of my challenges that I have not tagged anything for this in awhile. I will have to take time to do that this week! I am sure I mostly read blue collars.


message 294: by Julianna (last edited Dec 01, 2015 02:21PM) (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 671 comments I exceeded my goals in both white and blue, so I upped them to 20 each. The blues are still gaining on the whites. I have a feeling they may come out pretty close to even by the end of the year.

HEAC White/Blue Collar Heroes
Duration: January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

White Collar - Completed 19/20
1.Midnight Assignment (from Midnight Kiss) by Victoria Dahl ( FDIC Agent ) (1/2)★★★
2.A Mutual Favor by Ann Jacobs ( Doctor ) (1/28)★★★★1/2
3.Paradise by Judith McNaught ( Corporate Raider ) (2/28)★★★★★
4.One Wish by Robyn Carr ( Teacher ) (3/17)★★★★1/2
5.Beauty and the Black Sheep by Jessica Bird ( Chef ) (3/22)★★★★1/2
6.The Courage to Love by Samantha Kane ( Regency Gentlemen ) (3/26)★★★1/2
7.The Shadows by J.R. Ward ( Businessmen ) (4/13)★★★★1/2
8.The Wedding Bargain by Victoria Alexander ( Earl ) (4/20)★★★★
9.Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone ( Earl/Artist ) (4/28)★★★★★
10.Only by Your Touch by Catherine Anderson ( Vet/Writer ) (5/10)★★★★1/2
11.The Promise in a Kiss by Stephanie Laurens ( Duke ) (5/19)★★★1/2
12.Southern Exposure by Karen Kelley ( Journalist ) (5/26)★★★1/2
13.When Good Things Happen To Bad Boys by HelenKay Dimon, Lori Foster ( Architect/Doctor ) (7/8)★★★★1/2
14.The Husband List by Victoria Alexander ( Earl/Artist ) (8/6)★★★1/2
15.The Bourbon Kings by J.R. Ward ( Billionaire ) (8/25)★★★★★
16.Beguiled by Susan Spencer Paul ( Earl ) (8/31)★★★★1/2
17.Perfect by Judith McNaught ( Actor/Director ) (9/28) ★★★★1/2
18.The Devil to Pay by Liz Carlyle ( Marquess ) (10/12)★★★★★
19.Sin and Sensibility by Suzanne Enoch ( Marquis )★★★1/2
Midnight Kiss (Includes Virgin River, #12) by Robyn Carr A Mutual Favor by Ann Jacobs Paradise (Second Opportunities, #1) by Judith McNaught One Wish (Thunder Point, #7) by Robyn Carr Beauty and the Black Sheep (The Moorehouse Legacy, #1) by Jessica Bird The Courage to Love (Brothers in Arms, #1) by Samantha Kane The Shadows (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #13) by J.R. Ward The Wedding Bargain (Effingtons, #1) by Victoria Alexander Sinful (Addicted #2) by Charlotte Featherstone Only By Your Touch by Catherine Anderson The Promise in a Kiss (Cynster, #0.5) by Stephanie Laurens Southern Exposure (Southern, #2) by Karen Kelley When Good Things Happen To Bad Boys (Includes Dean Brothers & Friend, #3) by Lori Foster The Husband List (Effingtons, #2) by Victoria Alexander The Bourbon Kings (The Bourbon Kings, #1) by J.R. Ward Beguiled by Susan Spencer Paul Perfect by Judith McNaught The Devil to Pay (MacLachlan Family, #1) by Liz Carlyle Sin and Sensibility (Griffin Family, #1) by Suzanne Enoch

Blue Collar - Completed 20/20
1.Midnight Surrender (from Midnight Kiss) by Jean Brashear ( Carpenter ) (1/20)★★★★1/2
2.Hannah's Hero by Denise Richards ( Undercover DEA Agent ) (1/24)★★★★
3.Death Masks by Jim Butcher ( PI/Wizard ) (2/11)★★★★★
4.Southern Comfort by Karen Kelley ( Sheriff ) (3/31)★★★1/2
5.I Am John, I Am Paul: A Story of Two Soldiers in Ancient Rome by Mark Tedesco ( Soldiers ) (5/29)★★★★
6.A Bride for a Bit by JoAnn A. Grote, Cathy Marie Hake, Janelle Burnham Schneider, Pamela Kaye Tracy ( Ranchers & Saloon Owner )★★★★1/2
7.Dearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt ( Former Dragoon/Bodyguard ) (6/8)★★★★★
8.Stargazer by Laura Baker ( Native American Warrior/Medicine Man ) (6/14)★★1/2
9.A Wild Yearning by Penelope Williamson ( Frontiersman/Doctor ) (7/1)★★★★★
10.A New Hope by Robyn Carr ( Farmer ) (7/6)★★★★
11.The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon ( Jack of All Trades ) (7/31)★★★★★
12.Call of the Highland Moon by Kendra Leigh Castle ( Alpha Werewolf ) (8/17)★★1/2
13.Wildest Dreams by Robyn Carr ( Triathlete ) (9/7)★★★★
14.Hell On Wheels by Karen Kelley ( Bounty Hunter ) (9/16)★★★★
15.Defying the Odds by Kele Moon ( MMA Fighter ) (10/5)★★★★
16.A Man Rides Through by Stephen R. Donaldson ( Imager ) (10/26)★★★★1/2
17.Silent Confessions by Julie Kenner ( Detective ) (10/31)★★★★
18.City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare ( Shadow Hunter ) (11/8)★★★★★
19.Blood Rites by Jim Butcher ( PI/Wizard ) (11/16)★★★★★
20.Return to Poughkeepsie by Debra Anastasia ( Reformed Gangster ) (11/23)★★★★★
Midnight Kiss (Includes Virgin River, #12) by Robyn Carr Hannah's Hero by Denise Richards Death Masks (The Dresden Files #5) by Jim Butcher Southern Comfort (Southern, #1) by Karen Kelley I Am John I Am Paul A Story of Two Soldiers in Ancient Rome by Mark Tedesco A Bride for a Bit by JoAnn A. Grote Dearest Rogue (Maiden Lane, #8) by Elizabeth Hoyt Stargazer by Laura Baker A Wild Yearning by Penelope Williamson A New Hope (Thunder Point, #8) by Robyn Carr The Fiery Cross (Outlander, #5) by Diana Gabaldon Call of the Highland Moon (The MacInnes Werewolves Trilogy, #1) by Kendra Leigh Castle Wildest Dreams (Thunder Point, #9) by Robyn Carr Hell On Wheels by Karen Kelley A Man Rides Through (Mordant's Need, #2) by Stephen R. Donaldson Silent Confessions by Julie Kenner City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments, #2) by Cassandra Clare Blood Rites (The Dresden Files, #6) by Jim Butcher Return to Poughkeepsie (Poughkeepsie Brotherhood, #2) by Debra Anastasia


message 295: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "I've been reading so fast for some of my challenges that I have not tagged anything for this in awhile. I will have to take time to do that this week! I am sure I mostly read blue collars."

Yeah, I'm only doing it about 75% of the time. It gets so busy. But, I try!


message 296: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments You're doing great, Julianna!


message 297: by Julianna (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 671 comments Thanks, Lisa Kay!:-)


message 298: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments So far, I'm:
Blue Collar = 42
White Collar = 35



message 299: by Pamela(AllHoney), Fairy Godmother (new)

Pamela(AllHoney) (pamelap) | 14528 comments Me

Blue Collar - 82
White Collar - 25

Need me some white collar cuties


message 300: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Whoa. You really have a variance, Pamela.


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