NEW Challenge for 2015: Hero Showdown: Blue Collar Heroes or White Collar Heroes?

[Pamela(AllHoney), Fairy Godmother]

lol

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

Well, its been an awesome challenge but I'm finishing off with a ratio of 2:1 - Blue to White Collar.


LISA'S TRACKING POST; BLUE COLLAR 100. FINISHED

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. ★★★
48 Rowdy Yates, Bar Owner. Getting Rowdy by Lori Foster. ★★★☆
49. Alexander "Colt" Colton, Police Lieutenant. For You by Kristen Ashley. ★★★☆
50. Thaddeus Knight. Metropolitan Police Sergeant (Peeler) Secrets in Scarlet by Erica Monroe. ★★★☆

51. Graeme Parker aka Gideon. Breed Outlaw. Bengal's Quest. ★★★☆
52. Michael "Demon" Van Buren, Biker Enforcer. Shadow and Soul by Susan Fanetti. ★★★★
53. Yiannis Savas, Furniture Restorer. Savas's Wildcat by Anne McAllister. ★★★
54. Logan Schmidt. Bass Guitarist. Insider by Olivia Cunning. ★★★
55. Ken "Wildcard" Karmody. Navy Seal. Out of Control by Suzanne Brockmann. ★★★★★
56. Garrick Haardrad, Viking Warrior/Trader. Fires of Winter by Joanna Lindsay. ★★★
57. Bennett McKay, Rancher. Cowboy Casanova by Loralei James. ★★★
58. LT Michael Muldoon, Navy SEAL. Into the Night by Suzanne Brockmann. ★★★★☆
59. Ariq, The Kraken King, Rebel/Warrior. The Kraken King by Meljean Brook. ★★★★
60. Alex Waters, Professional Hockey Play. Pucked by Helen Hunting. ★★★

61. Thrace S'ver. Havoc Warrior. Enslaved: Brides of the Kindred by Evangeline Anderson. ★★★
62. Tell McKay - Rancher/Rodeo Judge. Kissin' Tell by Lorelei James. ★★★
63. Gabe Callahan, Landscape Architect. Angel's Rest by Emily March. ★★★☆
64. Connor Elliott - Outlaw Biker. Fire and Dark by Susan Fanetti. ★★★★☆
65. Ashton Archer- Artist. The Collector by Nora Roberts. ★★★☆
66. Silas Compton, Rancher. Northern Exposure by Jayne Rylon/Mari Carr. ★
67. Spenser MacGraw . TV show adventurer. Into the Wild by Beth Ciotta. ★★★☆
68. Roger "Sam" Starrett, Navy Seal. Gone too Far by Suzanne Brockmann. ★★★★★
69. Adrian "Digger" Graves. Rock Musician. Deeper than Dreams by Jessica Topper. ★★★★
70. Duncan MacLeod. Highlander Warrior. Captured by the Highlander by Julieanne MacLean. ★★★

71. Matt Lacoumette. Farmer/Biologist. A New Hope by Robyn Carr. ★★★☆
72. Zachary Fox - Rock Musician. Rock Addiction by Nalini Singh. ★★
73. Dashiel Riske - Construction Company Owner - Dash of Peril by Lori Foster. ★★★
74. Shane Smith - Hitman - Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer ★★★☆
75. Logan McKenzie - Highland Soldier - When a Scot ties the Knot by Tessa Dare. ★★★★
76. Leo "The Lion" Anderson. Diver/Salvage. Hell or High Water by Julie Ann Walker. ★★★★
77. Blake Smiley, Triathlete, Wildest Dreams by Robyn Carr. ★★★☆
78. James "Diego" Nash, Covert Operative. Flashpoint by Suzanne Brockmann. ★★★★★
79. Jerome "Hoosier" Elliott. Biker. Dream and Dare by Susan Fanetti. ★★★★
80. Nicholas O'Shea. Whitechapel Gang Leader. Luck be a Lady by Meredith Duran. ★★★★☆

81. Dan "The Man" Currington. Covert Operative. Too Hard to Handle by Julie Ann Walker. ★★★☆
82. Jack Russo, Open Season by Linda Howard. Police Chief. ★★★☆
83. Cosmo Richter, Navy SEAL. Hot Target by Suzanne Brockmann. ★★★★☆
84. Jared Stapleton, Rancher. Mistletoe Mine by Emily March. ★★★
85. Lyon Redmond, Privateer/Captain. The Legend of Lyon Redmond by Julie Ann long. ★★★★☆
86. Jehan Mafakhr, Breed Warrior. Stroke of Midnight by Larissa Ione. ★★★★
87. Marcus Ivanov - Cop, My Life as a White Trash Zombie. ★★★★
88. Patrick "Trick" Stavros - Biker - Knife and Flesh by Susan Fanetti. ★★★★☆
89. Grim - Tower of Thorns by Juliet Marillier - Jack of all Trades - ★★★★★
90 Guy Hancock - Covert Operator. Darkest before Dawn - Maya Banks. ★★☆

91. Reyes Alexander Farrow - Bar Owner and Son of Satan. Eighth Grave and No body by Darynda Jones. ★★★★
92. Dorian Blackwell aka Dougan Mackenzie. Businessman not always on the right side of the law. The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne. ★★★★☆
93. Max Bhagat, FBI, Breaking Point by Suzanne Brockmann. ★★★★★
94. Ronan Black. Jujitsu Master. Bound by Lorelei James. ★★★
95. Levi "Painter" Brooks. Biker. Reaper's Fall by Joanna Wylde. ★★★☆
96. Tim "Sherlock" Holmes, Biker. Rest and Trust by Susan Fanetti. ★★★★★
97. Asa Makepeace. Pleasure Garden Proprietor. Sweetest Scoundrel by Elizabeth Hoyt. ★★★★☆
98. Jack Mezzanotte, Police Detective Sargeant . The Gilded Hour by Sara Donati. ★★★☆
99. Rolfe de Warenne. Warrior. The Conqueror by Brenda Joyce. ★★★☆
100. Cameron Murphy. Tourist Operator. Lover's Leap by Emily March. ★★★☆

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

Lisa - (Aussie Girl) LISA'S TRACKING POST; WHITE COLLAR 50. FINISHED

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. ★★★☆
26. Duncan West. Newspaper Proprietor. Never Judge a Lady by her Cover by Sarah MacLean. ★★★★
27. Michael Strickland, Met. Police Inspector. Beauty and the Rake by Erica Monroe. ★★★☆
28. Nick Cappuano, Political Chief of Staff. Fatal Affair by Marie Force. ★★★☆
29 Brady Miller. Pilot/Photographer. Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis. ★★★★
30. Ian McNab, Electronic Division Detective, Visions in Death by J D Robb. ★★★★

31. Issac Ozawa. Communications Officer. Gravitational Attraction by Angel Martinez. ★★★
32. Lane Bradford Baldwine. Wealthy Business heir/trust fund. The Bourbon Kings by J R Ward ★★★★
33. Edmund Worthington, Duke of Rutherford. Mistress of Pleasure by Delilah Marvelle. ★★★
34. Theophilus Mirkwood. Baronet Heir/Landed Gentry. A Lady Awakened. ★★★☆
35. Gavin Daniels. Real Estate Developer. Gone Country by Lorelei James. ★★★★☆
36. Kit Stratton, Viscount Palmer, Aristocrat. Lady by Good by Meredith Duran. ★★★★
37. Alexander Baxendale, Earl of Hawksford. Aristocrat. Lord of Pleasure by Delilah Marvelle. ★★★☆
38. Rory Brandon, Doctor. Wild Wood by Posie Graeme-Evans. ★★★★
39. Colt Rafferty, Safety Chemical Engineer. Hummingbird Lake by Emily March. ★★★☆
40. Miles Archer, Pilot, Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover. ★★★★☆

41. Booth DeWitt, Screenwriter. Dual Image by Nora Roberts. ★★
42. Mackenzie Timberlake. Federal Court Judge. Heartache Falls by Emily March. ★★★★
43. Gable Winston-McCray, Viscount Roland, Aristocrat. One Moonlight Night by Gaelen Foley. ★★★☆
44. Jason Hawthorne, Duke of Netherford, Aristocrat. Duke of Scandal by Gaelen Foley. ★★★
45. Ronan Dearborn, Marquis of Caldwell, Aristocrat. Lady of Pleasure by Delilah Marvelle. ★★★★
46. Glen Duncan, Special Agent. FBI. Eternal by V K Forrest. ★★★☆
47. Nicholson Lambert, Duke of Ashebury. Falling into bed with a Duke by Lorraine Heath. ★★★☆
48. Devon Ravenel, Lord Trenear, Aristocrat. Cold Hearted Rake by LIsa Kleypas. ★★★★
49. Derek Holbrook, Viscount Banfield. Night of PLeasure by Delilah Marvelle. ★★★☆
50. George Travers, Lord Dashwood. Lord Dashwood Missed out by Tessa Dare. Baron/Cartographer. ★★★★

[Pamela(AllHoney), Fairy Godmother]

Wow!

[Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell]

Wow is right! And whoa. Congrats, Lisa!

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

Thanks ladies. Loved the challenge.

[Phe]

I finished at...


Blue Collar: 81
White Collar: 35

[Pamela(AllHoney), Fairy Godmother]

97 Blue Collar and only 25 White Collar for me.

[Melissa]

I was surprised with my outcome, some of my favorite books are blue collar men but this year I got on a white collar kick it seems.

White collar- 24 books
Blue collar- 15

[Julianna]

I was a little surprised to find that white and blue ended up being dead even. This was a fun challenge.

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

White Collar - Completed 22/20
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 ) (11/30)★★★1/2
20.Be With Me by Maya Banks ( Architect/Business Owners ) (12/6)★★★★★
21.It's a Wonderful Life (from I'm Your Santa) by Karen Kelley ( Actor )★★★1/2
22.A Christmas Promise by Mary Balogh ( Earl ) (12/25)★★★★1/2


Blue Collar - Completed 22/20
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)★★★★★
21.Sweetest Scoundrel by Elizabeth Hoyt ( Theater Owner/Manager ) (12/16)★★★★★
22.Blood Kiss by J. R. Ward ( Soldier Trainee ) (12/31)★★★★★

[Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell]

Mine were:

White Collar: 40
Blue Collar: 42

[Stories]

I forgot I was tracking this challenge. I ended up with 18 White collar and 5 blue collar. This was expected because I read "Grey" , "The Secret Life of Amy Benson" series and other similar stories last year.

I entered artists, detectives, and underground agents as blue collar, but I am still thinking they could be white collar. If this is the case, White collar might be higher for me. Great challenge. I am glad I participated.

Does anyone know what the total for the group is? Does this group read more Blue Collar or White Collar? I'm curious to know.

[Phoenix (Online Elf)]

d. wrote: "Does this group read more Blue Collar or White Collar? I'm curious to know."

Let me do some clicking to "refresh" everyone's challenges. Also, add those people who only have their bookcovers showing and not their totals (glitch in the program, we believe is due to their 'tagging' their books via a mobile device).

Blue Collar
Melissa = 149
Stacy = 98
Poongothai = 255
Wendy = 306
Hayley = 48
❀Tea❀ = 393

White Collar
Melissa = 149
Stacy = 98
Poongothai = 255
Wendy = 306
Hayley = 48
❀Tea❀ = 393

[Phoenix (Online Elf)]

Takes about 30-45 minutes before challenge updates after "refreshing."

[❀Tea❀]

I think I've deleted my shelves.

Edit:
Yup. I did :(

I kinda stopped tracking before summer. Till then I had 9 white and 14 blue collars.

I can go back and recreate shelves and add books on them (just those that were or all), but it'll have to be tomorrow (it's 10pm here)

[Phoenix (Online Elf)]

Ah!

[Nikki ♥]

Mine were:

Blue Collar: 91
White Collar: 40

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

Mine:

Blue collar: 100
White Collar: 50

[Phoenix (Online Elf)]

Group Totals

Blue Collar
1,357+1,249=2,606

White Collar
1,037+1,249=2,286

[Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell]

So, do you ladies want another group challenge for 2016? Like, maybe "Small Town Loving" verses "Big City Setting" ???

[Dina]

Yes, great idea! :)

[Julianna]

That sounds great!

[Pamela(AllHoney), Fairy Godmother]

Awesome!

[R.C.]

Oh, I like that idea!

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)]

Great idea, LK!

[Phe]

Sounds great!

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

Lisa Kay, you know I'll be in... Can't help myself..

[Nikki ♥]

Sounds like fun!

[Jonel]

That one will be lots of fun!

[Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell]

Okay, ladies. I work on getting them up and posted. :o)

[Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell]

2016 Setting Showdown: Big Cities or Small Towns is HERE!

[Sher❤ The Fabulous BookLover]

I love the small town/big town idea! So I'm!

Quick question: I'm still going to tag books in my blue collar/white collar hero shelves...is that ok??

[Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell]

That's fine, Sher❤. Challenge is defined by "date" parameters. :o)