DHASG 2015 Mega-Challenge

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2015
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2015

Description: Are you truly a Dangerous Hero aficionado? Prove it. Join our annual DH challenge. You get to pick which categories you want to complete, one or all.

General Rules:

1. Books must be read between the time period of January 1st and December 31st of 2015. You can start as early as 12:00am on January 1st, and must be done by 11:59pm December 31st. A member can join the challenge at any point during the year.
2. The books you use do not have to be romance. If you read a fictional book of any kind with a hero that you feel is bad/edgy/dangerous enough to qualify, you can use them.
3. You can post your book selections at any time once the thread opens, and you may make changes up until the end of the year.
4. You cannot use a book more than once in a particular option. Books between options may overlap.
5. Please let the Challenge Coordinator know if you are signing up, and she will add you to the participant list. Please let the Coordinator know when you have finished your challenges for the year.
6. Participants can do as many of the options as they wish. If they decide to repeat challenges, that is fine, but they must use new books from those used in the first challenge. Please specify which challenges you are doing. Please repost your progress regularly.
7. Participants can change their options and books anytime during the challenge.

Challenge Options:

Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:

Instructions: For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
3. If you choose your own acronym and it contains the letter X, the word can have X anywhere in its spelling. Other letters much be used in the specified manner.
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Here are your choices (you can do however many you like throughout the year).

Spelling Choices:

1. DROWNING IN HIS EYES (17 letters)
2. STEALING HER HEART (16 letters)
3. THE EARTH MOVED (13 letters)
4. LICENSE TO THRILL (15 letters)
5. RAKES AND ROGUES (14 letters)
6. SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR HIM (22 letters)
7. WANT TAKE HAVE (12 letters)
8. DANGEROUS LIAISONS (17 letters)
9. SMOOTH TALKING STRANGER (21 letters)
10. A LOVER LIKE NO OTHER (17 letters)
11. COLD HEART WARM HANDS (18 letters)
12. REPUTATION RUINER (16 letters)
13. MY FIRST MY LAST MY EVERYTHING (25 letters)
14. DROP DEAD GORGEOUS (16 letters)
15. Pick your own dangerous hero-related phrase to spell (minimum 12 letters)

Option B--Dangerous Hero League of Nations:

Instructions: Let’s shake up our location part of the challenge this year. We’ll create a United League of Nations. Pick a hero from (place of birth or where he calls home) a minimum of thirty different places on the globe. You could also use a location where the majority of the book takes place. A book can only be used once. No location can be repeated. For the North American section, any US state qualifies, but the state can only be used one time. Just to add a level of difficulty, you can only use a maximum of 15 different United States locations. The rest must be from other countries. The same applies for each country in that particular region. It can be a made up country, but list the continent/region it’s located in.

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Bonus (Galactic/Magical Realm of Nations--collect a minimum of 10 heroes from different mythical/otherworldly locations):
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Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:

Instructions: This is a hold-over from last year's challenge. Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2015. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

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Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.

1. Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5.Immortal Warrior
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7.Vampire
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale :

Instructions:

Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2015 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.

Dangerous Hero Quotient Key:

10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't faze him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.

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Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes:

Instructions: For the historical romance or historical fiction readers on the group, the purpose of this challenge is to read one book for a minimum of eight of the most common dangerous historical hero types.

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight
3. Archer/Bowman
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Buccaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
14.Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin
15.Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above)
Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above)

Option G—Create Your Own Dangerous Hero

Instructions: List a minimum of ten traits that you desire in your own dangerous hero and read a book with a hero who embodies that trait.
Phrase this part of the challenge as below (using your own particular traits. I’ve provided some of mine as an example).

My ultimate hero is:

1. Very possessive and jealous
2. Faithful
3. Lethal
4. Black Hair, Blue Eyes
5. Over Six Feet Tall
6. Excellent Marksman
7. Military Background
8. Morally Flexible
9. Honorable to the Extreme
10. Virginal or less sexually experienced
11. Criminal Background
12. Assassin

(Those are just examples. You can choose your very own list of traits. Just note the book and the date read next to them.)

Option H—Dangerous Hero Archetypes
Instructions: The following are different characters from literature/history/tv/pop culture. Read a book to match a minimum of ten different characters to complete this part of the challenge. You may read the original book or a direct adaptation if you like, but you could also use a different book with a character who fits the qualities of the listed characters.

1. Robin Hood
2. Prince Charming
3. Doctor Who
4. Sherlock Holmes
5. Buck Rogers /Han Solo/Captain Malcolm Reynolds
6. Big Bad Wolf
7. James Bond/007
8. Fitzwilliam Darcy
9. Wyatt Earp
10. King Arthur
11. Merlin
12. Captain Hook
13. Phantom of the Opera
14. Professor James Moriarty
15. Bruce Wayne “Batman” or Oliver Queen “Green Arrow”
16. Clark Kent “Superman”
17. “Logan” James Howlett “Wolverine”
18. Casanova or Don Juan
19. Spock
20. The Beast (as in Beauty and the Beast)
Bonus: Up to two characters of your own choice

Option I--Create your own Dangerous Hero-Themed Challenge:

Instructions: You can come up with your own challenge that involves the theme of this group. It should be something to keep you occupied for most of the year. It’s up to you otherwise.

Any questions? Hope you’ll join us!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Challenge Participants List

Netanella
Danielle TBH
Sandy
Dina
Raine
Laura
Larissa
Nareh
Brandi
Suzanne
Jamie
Martel
Natalie

[Netanella]

Ooohhh...I'm in. I need to put some serious thought around this on my next day off with a good strong cup of coffee...

[SandyL]

Option A - Spell Out Your Love 21/21


S - S.E. Lund - The Agreement 1/15/15 3.5*
M - Monster 1/19/15 4*
O - Owens, Tricia - A Pirate's Life for Me: Book One 3/28/15 4*
O - Olivia Storm - Social Experiments: Captive 4/12/15 4*
T - Truce: The Historic Neighbor from Hell 1/8/15 4*
H - Heather Rainier - Brokenhearted Beauty 2/5/15 3*
T - Tattooed Dots by Kimberly Knight 3/4/15 4*
A - Azure Boone - Broken Desires 1/4/15 2.5*
L - Laurence, Selena - Camouflaged 1/30/15 3*
K - Kennedy Layne - Captured Innocence 1/7/15 4*
I - Ink Inspired by Carrie Ann Ryan 2/28/15 4*
N - Nina Lane - Break the Sky 1/9/15 5*
G - Graham, Angela - Packaged 1/3/15 5*
S - Safeword Rainbow -- 2013 extended edition by Candace Blevins 2/8/15 3*
T - Toni Aleo - Blue Lines 3/20/15 4*
R - Ryan, Carrie Ann - Delicate Ink 1/10/15 3.5*
A - Alexander, Kindle - Full Disclosure 1/17/15 4*
N - Nikki Sex - Bound and Freed Boxed Set 4/7/15 4*
G - The Great Escape 2/5/15 3.5*
E - Enthrall 1/11/15 4*
R - Red Dirt Heart 2 2/13/15 4*

Spell Out Your Love 16/16

R - Reaper's Stand 4/23/15 5*
E - Edwards, Nicole - Overnight Love 5/14/15 5*
P - Play by Holly S Roberts 7/10/15 4*
U - An Unexpected Diversion: A Hot Paranormal Shifter Story by Vella Day 5/10/15 4*
T - Thrust by Victoria Ashley 5/2/15 3*
A - Arend, Vivian - Rocky Mountain Haven 5/15/15 4*
T - Tess Oliver - Gage 6/23/15 5*
I - It Ain't Me, Babe by Tillie Cole 4/17/15 4*
O - The Other Sister by Leanne Davis 4/20/15 5*
N - Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks 5/3/15 5*
R - Reese, Lainey - Damaged Goods 4/26/15 3.5*
U - Usen, Amanda - Into the Fire 8/15/15 4*
I - In His Silks by Patricia D Eddy 7/12/15 3*
N - Nobody's Lost by Kallypso Masters 5/4/15 5*
E - Edwards, Nicole - Braydon 5/22/15 4*
R - RL Mathewson - Double Dare 4/28/15 4*

Option B - Hero League of Nations 30/30
1 - Minnesota - Captured Innocence 1/7/15 4*
2 - London, England - Truce: The Historic Neighbor from Hell 1/8/15 4*
3 - Colorado - Delicate Ink 1/10/15 3.5*
4 - California - Enthrall 1/11/15 4*
5 - New York - The Agreement 1/15/15 3.5*
6 - Texas - Full Disclosure 1/17/15 4*
7 - North Carolina - Reasonable Doubt Full Series 1/24/15 4*
8 - Afghanistan - Camouflaged 1/30/15 3*
9 - Italy - The Marriage Trap 2/2/15 4*
10 - Michigan - The Great Escape 2/5/15 3.5*
11 - Washington - Fifty Shades of Grey 2/8/15 5*
12 - Florida - Safeword Rainbow -- 2013 extended edition 2/8/15 3*
13 - Australia - Red Dirt Heart 2 2/13/15 4*
14 - Illinois - Fast Track 2/14/15 3.5*
15 - West Yorkshire, England - Sure Thing 2/20/15 3*
16 - Massachusetts - The Game Plan 2/27/15 4*
17 - Louisiana - Ink Inspired 2/28/15 4*
18 - Montana - The Cowboy's E-Mail Order Bride 3/14/15 3.5*
19 - Tennessee - Blue Lines 3/20/15 4*
20 - Caribbean - A Pirate's Life for Me: Book One 3/28/15 4*
21 - Kentucky - Beautiful Outlaw 4/10/15 4*
22 - Puerto Rico - Down for the Count 4/29/15 4*
23 - Scotland - Never Seduce a Scot 5/3/15 5*
24 - Canada - Delicate Freakn' Flower 6/9/15 4*
25 - Finland - The Sanctuary 7/8/15 3.5*
26 - Russia - The Warlord Wants Forever 7/13/15 5*
27 - Norway - Knight & Play 8/14/15 4*
28 - Japan - Three Hard Lessons by Nikki Sloane 9/12/15 5*
29 - Ireland - The High Priestess by Nicci Netter 9/20/15 3*
30 - Brazil - Uncivilized by Sawyer Bennett 11/17/15 4*

Option C - Dangerous Hero-osity 24/26
A - Archer - Break the Sky 1/9/15 5*
B - Bowie - Beautiful Outlaw 4/10/15 4*
C - Conner - Captured Innocence 1/7/15 4*
D - Daniel - Broken Desires 1/4/15 2.5*
E - Elliot - Packaged 1/3/15 5*
F - Ford - Spider Bight 7/17/15 3*
G - Gabe - Camouflaged 1/30/15 3*
H - Hawkin - Sweet Ache 6/13/15 5*
I - Ian - Dare to Love 3/16/15 *
J - Jackson - Beloved 1/29/15 4*
K - Kyan - Thrust 5/2/15 3*
L - Liam - Reasonable Doubt Full Series 1/24/15 4*
M - Mitch - Full Disclosure 1/17/15 4*
N - Neil - The Boss 2/12/15 5*
O - Owen - Meant for Love 5/28/15 4*
P - Patrick - The Great Escape 2/5/15 3.5*
Q - Sawyer Quinn - Commanded 11/10/15 3*
R - Robert - Truce: The Historic Neighbor from Hell 1/8/15 4*
S - Sean - Monster 1/19/15 4*
T - Tyler - Safeword Rainbow -- 2013 extended edition 2/8/15 3*
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V - Vincent - Brokenhearted Beauty 2/5/15 3*
W - Will - The Other Sister by Leanne Davis 4/20/15 5*
X - Xander - The Fallen by Keri Lake 5/19/15 4*
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Z - Zachary - A Dangerous Bargain by JS Scott 6/7/15 4*

[Dina]

I'm in!!! The temptation to sign up for all options is big, but I didn't make it last year and I don't want to fail again. Decisions, decisions...

[Raine]

(view spoiler)[ Instructions: For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
3. If you choose your own acronym and it contains the letter X, the word can have X anywhere in its spelling. Other letters much be used in the specified manner.
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Here are your choices (you can do however many you like throughout the year).

Spelling Choices:

1. DROWNING IN HIS EYES (17 letters)
2. STEALING HER HEART (16 letters)
3. THE EARTH MOVED (13 letters)
4. LICENSE TO THRILL (15 letters)
5. RAKES AND ROGUES (14 letters)
6. SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR HIM (22 letters)
7. WANT TAKE HAVE (12 letters)
8. DANGEROUS LIAISONS (17 letters)
9. SMOOTH TALKING STRANGER (21 letters)
10. A LOVER LIKE NO OTHER (17 letters)
11. COLD HEART WARM HANDS (18 letters)
12. REPUTATION RUINER (16 letters)
13. MY FIRST MY LAST MY EVERYTHING (25 letters)
14. DROP DEAD GORGEOUS (16 letters)
15. Pick your own dangerous hero-related phrase to spell (minimum 12 letters) (hide spoiler)]

[Raine]

READ: 6/26
(view spoiler)[ Instructions: This is a hold-over from last year's challenge. Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2015. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book. (hide spoiler)]

A - (Adam Frasier) Just the Right Fit 1/7/15
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C - (Chris Riley) Making His Move 1/6/15
D - (Danny Bradford) The Game Plan 1/5/15
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G - (Galen Thomas) Down for the Count 1/3/15
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L - (Logan Reed) Tall, Tatted and Tempting 1/7/15
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R - (Russ Tyler) The Curvy Vet and the Billionaire Cowboy 1/5/15
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READING ORDER:

[Raine]

(view spoiler)[ Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.

1. Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5.Immortal Warrior
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7.Vampire
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories) (hide spoiler)]

[Raine]

(view spoiler)[ Instructions: For the historical romance or historical fiction readers on the group, the purpose of this challenge is to read one book for a minimum of eight of the most common dangerous historical hero types.

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight
3. Archer/Bowman
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Buccaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
14.Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin
15.Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above)
Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above) (hide spoiler)]

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Dina wrote: "I'm in!!! The temptation to sign up for all options is big, but I didn't make it last year and I don't want to fail again. Decisions, decisions..."

I didn't finish all the levels either. I'm going to go for it, though. I know you'll do great regardless.

[Dina]

You're going all in, Danielle?! Well, then I have to follow your lead. ;)

[Nareh]

I'm in for Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:

Instructions: This is a hold-over from last year's challenge. Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2015. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

A- Arrow from The Arrow 1/6
B- Adam Black from The Immortal Highlander 5/15; Bowie in Beautiful Outlaw 4/6
C- Chris "Shooter" Sullivan in Shooter 5/9; Calen McLachlan in Calen's Captive 4/24
D- Sidheach James Lyon Douglas in Beyond the Highland Mist 4/15
E- Will Endicott How to Plan a Wedding for a Royal Spy 2/25
F- Fane from Blood Assassin 1/4
G- Gabriel from Gabriel's Mate 7/5
H- Race Hartman from Better when He's Bold 3/2; Jake Hyde from Hyde and Seek 4/18
I- Ian Kerr from Losing Control 1/17
J- Jaxon from Falling Away 1/15; Joe Mackenzie from Mackenzie's Mission 4/30; Joseph from Binding Ties 3/16
K- Kenton Mayson from Assumption 1/21
L- Lahn from The Golden Dynasty 1/26
M- Mateo from Once Perfect 1/18; Marko from Saga, Volume 3 2/17
N- Noel from Angels of Darkness 1/6
O- Oz from Nowhere But Here 6/20
P- Eli Perez from Cat's Lair 6/6
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R- Puck Redhouse from Silver Bastard 5/10; Race Hartman from Better When He's Bold 3/2
S- Saban Broussard from A Jaguar's Kiss 6/6; Simon in Vision in Silver 4/15; Maksimilian Sevastyan in The Master 3/25
T- Torin in The Darkest Touch 4/23; Tank in Tank 4/3
U- Apollo Ulfr in Broken Dove 6/1
V- Vlad in Twice Tempted 2/18
W- Wolf Mackenzie from Mackenzie's Mountain 4/30; Wolf in Scarlet 4/3
X- Beau Devereaux from In His Keeping 3/14
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[Dina]

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2015
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2015


Option A--Spell Out Your Love!
✩ Spelling Choice: WANT TAKE HAVE (12 letters)

6/12 completed

W: Want Me by Cynthia Eden == 02/02
A: Katharine Ashe's When a Scot Loves a Lady == 02/14
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T: Tessa Dare's A Lady by Midnight == 02/24

H: HelenKay Dimon's Running Hot == 01/06
A: Zoe Archer's Warrior == 02/20
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E: Elle Kennedy's One Night of Sin == 02/25

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Option B--Dangerous Hero League of Nations
✩ Instructions: Pick a hero from (place of birth or where he calls home) a minimum of thirty different places on the globe. You could also use a location where the majority of the book takes place. For the North American section, any US state qualifies, but the state can only be used one time. You can only use a maximum of 15 different United States locations. The rest must be from other regions. The same applies for each country in that particular region. It can be a made up country, but list the continent/region it’s located in.

7/30 completed

Regions:
1. Asia, Fiji - Running Hot by HelenKay Dimon == 01/06
2. North America, USA, Oregon - Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/13
3. North America, USA, Louisianna - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31
4. Europe, England - When a Scot Loves a Lady by Katharine Ashe == 02/14
5. North America, USA, Texas - A Girl by Any Other Name by M.K. Schiller == 02/16
6. Asia, Outer Mongolia - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20
7. North America, USA, Massachusetts - One Night of Sin by Elle Kennedy == 02/25
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Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity
✩ Instructions: Spell out A to Z using the character names of dangerous heroes, a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous.

12/26 completed

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B: Leam Blackwood - When a Scot Loves a Lady by Katharine Ashe == 02/14
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F: Wyatt Fontenot - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31
G: Gage Holt - One Night of Sin by Elle Kennedy == 02/25
H: Gabriel Huntley - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20
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L: Lex Jensen - Want Me by Cynthia Eden == 02/02
M: Morton "Jacko" Jackson - Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/13
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O: Sean "Metal" O'Brien - Midnight Promises by Lisa Marie Rice == 02/09
P: Sam Petrie - In For the Kill by Shannon McKenna == 03/03
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S: Samuel Thorne - A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare == 02/24
T: Cal Tanner - A Girl by Any Other Name by M.K. Schiller == 02/16
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W: Ward Bennett (hero) - Running Hot by HelenKay Dimon == 01/06
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Z: Zeke (villain) - Owned by the Bastard by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 01/01

Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes

1/10 completed

1. Angel or demon
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7. Vampire
8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
9. Genetically-Enhanced hero: Wyatt Fontenot - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale
✩ Instructions: Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.

7/10 completed

Dangerous Hero Quotient Key:

10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't faze him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
Demon - Owned by the Bastard by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 01/01

9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.

8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.

7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
Morton "Jacko" Jackson - Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/13

6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
Wyatt Fontenot - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31

5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
Lex Jensen - Want Me by Cynthia Eden == 02/02

4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
Leam Blackwood - When a Scot Loves a Lady by Katharine Ashe == 02/14

3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.

2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
Cal Tanner - A Girl by Any Other Name by M.K. Schiller == 02/16

1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.
Ward Bennett - Running Hot by HelenKay Dimon == 01/06

Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes

2/8 completed

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight
3. Archer/Bowman
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy: Leam Blackwood - When a Scot Loves a Lady by Katharine Ashe == 02/14
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Buccaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
14. Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin
15. Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above)
Bonus: Soldier: Gabriel Huntley - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20

Option G—Create Your Own Dangerous Hero
✩ Instructions: List a minimum of ten traits that you desire in your own dangerous hero and read a book with a hero who embodies that trait.

9/10 completed

1. Very possessive and jealous: Wyatt Fontenot - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31
2. Faithful: Cal Tanner - A Girl by Any Other Name by M.K. Schiller == 02/16
3. Lethal: Ward Bennett - Running Hot by HelenKay Dimon == 01/06
4. Black Hair, Blue Eyes: Samuel Thorne - A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare == 02/24
5. Over Six Feet Tall: Sean "Metal" O'Brien - Midnight Promises by Lisa Marie Rice == 02/09
6. Excellent Marksman: Morton "Jacko" Jackson - Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/13
7. Military Background: Lex Jensen - Want Me by Cynthia Eden == 02/02
8. Morally Flexible
9. Honorable to the Extreme: Gabriel Huntley - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20
10. Virginal or less sexually experienced
11. Criminal Background: Demon - Owned by the Bastard by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 01/01
12. Assassin

Option H—Dangerous Hero Archetypes

2/20 completed

1. Robin Hood
2. Prince Charming
3. Doctor Who
4. Sherlock Holmes
5. Buck Rogers /Han Solo/Captain Malcolm Reynolds
6. Big Bad Wolf
7. James Bond/007
8. Fitzwilliam Darcy
9. Wyatt Earp
10. King Arthur
11. Merlin
12. Captain Hook
13. Phantom of the Opera
14. Professor James Moriarty
15. Bruce Wayne “Batman” or Oliver Queen “Green Arrow”
16. Clark Kent “Superman”
17. “Logan” James Howlett “Wolverine”
18. Casanova or Don Juan
19. Spock
20. The Beast (as in Beauty and the Beast)
Bonus 1: Jackson "Jax" Teller: Demon - Owned by the Bastard by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 01/01
Bonus 2: Indiana Jones: Gabriel Huntley - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20

[Laura]

I'm in for option C.
A Miles Archer Ugly Love2/21
BTroy Bennett 1/7Riskier Business
CCaine Allen Caine's Reckoning3/4
DDavis Gift Wrapped1/1
E Ethan Bishop Run to Me2/27
FFlynn McCauley The Troublemaker Next Door3/13
G Gabe Maddox No Chance3/10
H Horse Reaper's Property 6/6
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JBlake Junger What I Love About You1/3
KLucas Kane Last Chance4/16
L Lee Nightengale Rock Chick 4/19
Miles Ugly Love2/21
N Nox Taylor Willing Captive1/22
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P Sebastian Palmer Love After All5/16
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RRyan Sanderson Line of Scrimmage1/18
SSevastyan The Professional2/10
T Twitch 1/25Raw
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W Ward Bennett Running Hot6/28
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Z Zach Barrett Reaper's Legacy6/27

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Dina wrote: "You're going all in, Danielle?! Well, then I have to follow your lead. ;)"

Yeah, I'm going to give it a try. :)

[Brandi]

I will join.
Option C: Hero Names A to Z 15/26
A - Alexander "Ace" Santana - Beyond Jealousy- Rocha, Kit- 1/23/15- 4*
B - Brand Harris - Mating Brand - Dohner, Laurann - 1/4/15 - 5*
C - Callum Night - Mated by Night - Taiden, Milly- 1/3/15 - 4*
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G - Gavriel - His- Dark, Aubrey - 1/17/15 - 4*
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I- Isacc Abrams - Love at First Roar - Kyle, Celia, 1/2/15, 4*
J - Jax Mackenzie- The Alpha Meets His Match- 1/20/15- 4*
K - Keen Abrams - Roaring Up the Wrong Tree- Kyle, Celia, 1/2/15, 5*
L - Lance Jacobs - Harmony's Way - Leigh, Lora - 1/12/15 - 5*
M - Michael "Blaze" Sturm- Savage Kind of Love- Snow, Nicole- 2/6/15- 4*
N - Noah Lennox- Beyond Temptation- Rocha, Kit- 1/21/15- 5*
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R - Rein- Mine- Dark, Aubrey- 2/1/15- 4*
S - Sal Gallo- The Gallos: The Beginning- Bliss, Chelle- 2/4/15- 4*
T - Tristan - Winning The Alpha - Wilder, Carina - 1/4/15 - 3*
U - Ulrich "Ric" Van Holtz - Big Bad Beast - Laurenston, Shelly - 1/15/15 - 4*
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Z - Zeth Mayfair - Fallen - Hart, Callie - 1/5/15 - 4*

[Suzanne]

Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group
DHASG 2015 Mega-Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2015 - 12/31/2015

Moved to Make More Room

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Danielle's DHASG 2015 Mega-Challenge
Update: 1/11/15

Challenge Options:

Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:

Instructions: For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
3. If you choose your own acronym and it contains the letter X, the word can have X anywhere in its spelling. Other letters much be used in the specified manner.
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Here are your choices (you can do however many you like throughout the year).


9. SMOOTH TALKING STRANGER (21 letters)

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S-Sold to the Enemy by Sarah Morgan 1/10
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1/18

Option B--Dangerous Hero League of Nations:

Instructions: Let’s shake up our location part of the challenge this year. We’ll create a United League of Nations. Pick a hero from (place of birth or where he calls home) a minimum of thirty different places on the globe. You could also use a location where the majority of the book takes place. A book can only be used once. No location can be repeated. For the North American section, any US state qualifies, but the state can only be used one time. Just to add a level of difficulty, you can only use a maximum of 15 different United States locations. The rest must be from other countries. The same applies for each country in that particular region. It can be a made up country, but list the continent/region it’s located in.

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1. Stefan Ziakis, Greece, from Sold to the Enemy by Sarah Morgan 1/10
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Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:

Instructions: This is a hold-over from last year's challenge. Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2015. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

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Z-Ziakis, Stefan, Sold to the Enemy by Sarah Morgan 1/10

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Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.

1. Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5.Immortal Warrior
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7.Vampire
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale :

Instructions:

Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2015 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.

Dangerous Hero Quotient Key:

10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't faze him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.

Dangerous Hero Scale:

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Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes:

Instructions: For the historical romance or historical fiction readers on the group, the purpose of this challenge is to read one book for a minimum of eight of the most common dangerous historical hero types.

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior--Conall from A Jewel in the Vaults from The Scrolls of Cridhe, Volume 1 by Lily Baldwin 1/4
2. Knight
3. Archer/Bowman
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Buccaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
14.Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin
15.Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above)
Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above)

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Option G—Create Your Own Dangerous Hero

Instructions: List a minimum of ten traits that you desire in your own dangerous hero and read a book with a hero who embodies that trait.
Phrase this part of the challenge as below (using your own particular traits. I’ve provided some of mine as an example).

My ultimate hero is:

1. Very possessive and jealous
2. Faithful
3. Lethal
4. Black Hair, Blue Eyes
5. Over Six Feet Tall
6. Excellent Marksman
7. Military Background
8. Morally Flexible
9. Honorable to the Extreme--Conall from A Jewel in the Vaults from The Scrolls of Cridhe, Volume 1 by Lily Baldwin
10. Virginal or less sexually experienced
11. Criminal Background
12. Assassin

1/12

(Those are just examples. You can choose your very own list of traits. Just note the book and the date read next to them.)

Option H—Dangerous Hero Archetypes
Instructions: The following are different characters from literature/history/tv/pop culture. Read a book to match a minimum of ten different characters to complete this part of the challenge. You may read the original book or a direct adaptation if you like, but you could also use a different book with a character who fits the qualities of the listed characters.

1. Robin Hood
2. Prince Charming
3. Doctor Who
4. Sherlock Holmes
5. Buck Rogers /Han Solo/Captain Malcolm Reynolds
6. Big Bad Wolf--Stefan Ziakis from Sold to the Enemy by Sarah Morgan 1/10
7. James Bond/007
8. Fitzwilliam Darcy
9. Wyatt Earp
10. King Arthur
11. Merlin
12. Captain Hook
13. Phantom of the Opera
14. Professor James Moriarty
15. Bruce Wayne “Batman” or Oliver Queen “Green Arrow”
16. Clark Kent “Superman”
17. “Logan” James Howlett “Wolverine”
18. Casanova or Don Juan
19. Spock
20. The Beast (as in Beauty and the Beast)
Bonus: Up to two characters of your own choice

1/20

[Larissa]

I'm in for options A,B and D!

Option A:A LOVER LIKE NO OTHER 13/17

A Affliction
L Loving Lo
O Once Upon a Time in Bliss
V Vampire: Alpha Claim 1
E Eternal Hearts
R Reclaimed
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I It Ain't Me, Babe
K Knight
E Exquisite Danger
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O Blood Fest: Chasing DestinyO'Neal
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T Eternal FlameTwombly
H Bed of RosesHarley
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R Reaper Unleashed (Blue Bandits MC #1

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OPTION D 0/10-13
1.Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter
4.Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5.Immortal Warrior
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7.Vampire
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

[Jamie ~ Bad Boy Inspector]

I am in again!!

DHASG 2015 Mega-Challenge
Duration: 2/17/2015 - 12/31/2015

Progress:

Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:

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Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

1. Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5.Immortal Warrior
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7.Vampire
8.Faerie
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities
Bonus: Other

Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale :

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Option G—Create Your Own Dangerous Hero

My ultimate hero is:

1. Very possessive
2. Faithful
3. Lethal
4. Black Hair, Blue Eyes
5. Natural Leader
6. Bossy
7. Smart and Cunning
8. Morally Flexible
9. Honorable to the Extreme
10. Dominate
11. Physically Fit
12. Rule breaker

[Dina]

UPDATE - Part 1


Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2015
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2015


Option A--Spell Out Your Love!
✩ Spelling Choice: WANT TAKE HAVE (12 letters)

12/12 completed

W: Want Me by Cynthia Eden == 02/02
A: Katharine Ashe's When a Scot Loves a Lady == 02/14
N: Nalini Singh's Rock Hard == 03/26
T: Tessa Dare's A Lady by Midnight == 02/24

H: HelenKay Dimon's Running Hot == 01/06
A: Zoe Archer's Warrior == 02/20
V: Valiant by Laurann Dohner == 04/22
E: Elle Kennedy's One Night of Sin == 02/25

T: Total Surrender by Rebecca Zanetti == 04/04
A: Allyson James's Justin == 03/30
K: Elle Kennedy's One Night of Scandal == 04/05
E: Elle Kennedy's One Night of Trouble == 04/06

Option B--Dangerous Hero League of Nations
✩ Instructions: Pick a hero from (place of birth or where he calls home) a minimum of thirty different places on the globe. You could also use a location where the majority of the book takes place. For the North American section, any US state qualifies, but the state can only be used one time. You can only use a maximum of 15 different United States locations. The rest must be from other regions. The same applies for each country in that particular region. It can be a made up country, but list the continent/region it’s located in.

19/30 completed

Regions:
1. Asia, Fiji - Running Hot by HelenKay Dimon == 01/06
2. North America, USA, Oregon - Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/13
3. North America, USA, Louisianna - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31
4. Europe, England - When a Scot Loves a Lady by Katharine Ashe == 02/14
5. North America, USA, Texas - A Girl by Any Other Name by M.K. Schiller == 02/16
6. Asia, Outer Mongolia - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20
7. North America, USA, Massachusetts - One Night of Sin by Elle Kennedy == 02/25
8. North America, USA, Kentucky - Darker Than Desire by Shiloh Walker == 03/07
9. Asia, Russia - Bite Me by Shelly Laurenston == 03/14
10. North America, USA, California - Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright == 03/16
11. Oceania, New Zealand - Rock Hard by Nalini Singh == 03/26
12. North America, USA, Arizona - Carnal Secrets by Suzanne Wright == 03/28
13. North America, USA, Colorado - This Gun for Hire by Jo Goodman == 04/20
14. North America, USA, Illinois - Captive by Brighton Walsh == 04/27
15. North America, Mexico - Midnight Rescue by Elle Kennedy == 05/01
16. North America, USA, New York - Midnight Alias by Elle Kennedy == 05/03
17. Europe, Scotland - Laird of the Mist by Paula Quinn == 05/09
18. Europe, Wales - Under A Duke's Hand by Annabel Joseph == 05/16
19. North America, USA, Georgia - Broken by Cynthia Eden == 05/29
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1. Bor Narga - Justin by Allyson James == 03/30
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Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity
✩ Instructions: Spell out A to Z using the character names of dangerous heroes, a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous.

22/26 completed

A: Nick Axton - Carnal Secrets by Suzanne Wright == 03/28
B: Leam Blackwood - When a Scot Loves a Lady by Katharine Ashe == 02/14
C: Trey Coleman - Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright == 03/16
D: Dante Garcea - Wicked Cravings by Suzanne Wright == 03/24
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F: Wyatt Fontenot - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31
G: Gage Holt - One Night of Sin by Elle Kennedy == 02/25
H: Gabriel Huntley - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20
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J: Joker - Bent, Not Broken by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 03/15
K: Kieran - Kieran by Allyson James == 03/31
L: Lex Jensen - Want Me by Cynthia Eden == 02/02
M: Morton "Jacko" Jackson - Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/13
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O: Sean "Metal" O'Brien - Midnight Promises by Lisa Marie Rice == 02/09
P: Sam Petrie - In For the Kill by Shannon McKenna == 03/03
Q: Quill McKenna - This Gun for Hire by Jo Goodman == 04/20
R: Reed Miller - One Night of Scandal by Elle Kennedy == 04/05
S: Samuel Thorne - A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare == 02/24
T: Cal Tanner - A Girl by Any Other Name by M.K. Schiller == 02/16
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V: Vic Barinov - Bite Me by Shelly Laurenston == 03/14
W: Ward Bennett - Running Hot by HelenKay Dimon == 01/06
X: Gabriel "T-Rex" Bishop - Rock Hard by Nalini Singh == 03/26
Y: Caine Yoder - Darker Than Desire by Shiloh Walker == 03/07
Z: Zeke (villain) - Owned by the Bastard by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 01/01

Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes

3/10 completed

1. Angel or demon
2. God or demi-god
3. Shapeshifter: Vic Barinov - Bite Me by Shelly Laurenston == 03/14
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Justin - Justin by Allyson James == 03/30
7. Vampire
8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
9. Genetically-Enhanced hero: Wyatt Fontenot - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale
✩ Instructions: Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.

9/10 completed

Dangerous Hero Quotient Key:

10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't faze him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
Demon - Owned by the Bastard by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 01/01

9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
Joker - Bent, Not Broken by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 03/15

8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.

7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
Morton "Jacko" Jackson - Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/13

6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
Wyatt Fontenot - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31

5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
Lex Jensen - Want Me by Cynthia Eden == 02/02

4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
Leam Blackwood - When a Scot Loves a Lady by Katharine Ashe == 02/14

3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
Trey Coleman - Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright == 03/16

2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
Cal Tanner - A Girl by Any Other Name by M.K. Schiller == 02/16

1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.
Ward Bennett - Running Hot by HelenKay Dimon == 01/06

Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes

5/8 completed

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior: Callum MacGregor - Laird of the Mist by Paula Quinn == 05/09
2. Knight
3. Archer/Bowman
4. Duke: Under A Duke's Hand by Annabel Joseph == 05/16
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal: Quill McKenna - This Gun for Hire by Jo Goodman == 04/20
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy: Leam Blackwood - When a Scot Loves a Lady by Katharine Ashe == 02/14
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Buccaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
14. Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin
15. Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above)
Bonus: Soldier: Gabriel Huntley - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20

[Dina]

UPDATE - Part 2


Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2015
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2015


Option G—Create Your Own Dangerous Hero
✩ Instructions: List a minimum of ten traits that you desire in your own dangerous hero and read a book with a hero who embodies that trait.

10/10 completed

1. Very possessive and jealous: Wyatt Fontenot - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31
2. Faithful: Cal Tanner - A Girl by Any Other Name by M.K. Schiller == 02/16
3. Lethal: Ward Bennett - Running Hot by HelenKay Dimon == 01/06
4. Black Hair, Blue Eyes: Samuel Thorne - A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare == 02/24
5. Over Six Feet Tall: Sean "Metal" O'Brien - Midnight Promises by Lisa Marie Rice == 02/09
6. Excellent Marksman: Morton "Jacko" Jackson - Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/13
7. Military Background: Lex Jensen - Want Me by Cynthia Eden == 02/02
8. Morally Flexible: Caine Yoder - Darker Than Desire by Shiloh Walker == 03/07
9. Honorable to the Extreme: Gabriel Huntley - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20
10. Criminal Background: Demon - Owned by the Bastard by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 01/01

Option H—Dangerous Hero Archetypes

2/20 completed

1. Robin Hood
2. Prince Charming
3. Doctor Who
4. Sherlock Holmes
5. Buck Rogers /Han Solo/Captain Malcolm Reynolds
6. Big Bad Wolf
7. James Bond/007
8. Fitzwilliam Darcy
9. Wyatt Earp
10. King Arthur
11. Merlin
12. Captain Hook
13. Phantom of the Opera
14. Professor James Moriarty
15. Bruce Wayne “Batman” or Oliver Queen “Green Arrow”
16. Clark Kent “Superman”
17. “Logan” James Howlett “Wolverine”
18. Casanova or Don Juan
19. Spock
20. The Beast (as in Beauty and the Beast)
Bonus 1: Jackson "Jax" Teller: Demon - Owned by the Bastard by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 01/01
Bonus 2: Indiana Jones: Gabriel Huntley - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Kicking butt as usual, Dina!

[Dina]

Thanks, Danielle! I don't think I'll be able to complete all options - I never do, LOL - but I love this challenge!

[Martel]

I'm in !
I'll take Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes, and Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes.

Option D :
1.Angel or demon: Revenant, in Revenant by Larissa Ione==1/10
2.god or demi-god : Apep in Winterblaze by Kristen Callihan==5/2
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter: Venom, dragon shifter in Fury of Obsession by Coreene Callahan
4.Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5.Immortal Warrior: Rhys in Storm Warrior by Dani Harper==4/10
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Vicious in Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez==5/16
7.Vampire: Basileios Argeneau in The Immortal Who Loved Me by Lynsay Sands==3/25
8.Faerie (any Fae creature): Conn of the Hundred Battles in Cold Iron by D.L. McDermott==5/22
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Rhys Trahaearn in The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook==4/15
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers) Corefire in Soon I Will Be Invincible by Austin Grossman==5/29
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories): Lucien Stone, a GIM (Ghost In the Machine) in Moonglow by Kristen Callihan==4/29


1. Scottish/Highlander warrior : Galen MacDonald in Sweet Revenge by Lynsay Sands==7/17
2. Knight: Ruck in For my Lady's Heart by Laura Kinsale==1/15
3. Archer/Bowman
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero: Robert Hamilton in The Naked Earl by Sally MacKenzie==7/14
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw: Ransom Tyler (The Torn) in Southern Rapture by Jennifer Blake==4/20
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal: Quill McKenna in This Gun For Hire by Jo Goodman==7/7
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines: Samuel Gerard in The Shadow and the Star by Laura Kinsale==2/19
10. Historical Spy: Lord Richard Selwick, (The Purple Gentian) in The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig==2/15
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Buccaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief: S.T. Maitland in The Prince of Midnight by Laura Kinsale==1/10
14.Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin: Sandor Clegane (the hound) in A Game of Thrones by Martin, George R.R.==1/20
15.Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above)
Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above)

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Dina wrote: "Thanks, Danielle! I don't think I'll be able to complete all options - I never do, LOL - but I love this challenge!"

I'm glad. You're not alone. I didn't complete the World Tour last year by a long stretch!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Martel wrote: "I'm in !
I'll take Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes, and Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes.

Option D :
1.Angel or demon: Revenant, in Revenant by Larissa Ione==1/10
2.god or demi-god
3.Were..."

Glad you're joining us, Martel!

[Martel]

Thank you Danielle :)
It's a very first for me , I hope I'll manage!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Martel wrote: "Thank you Danielle :)
It's a very first for me , I hope I'll manage!"

You'll do fine!

[Dina]

UPDATE - Part 1


Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2015
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2015


Option A--Spell Out Your Love!
✩ Spelling Choice: WANT TAKE HAVE (12 letters)

√ 12/12 completed

W: Want Me by Cynthia Eden == 02/02
A: Katharine Ashe's When a Scot Loves a Lady == 02/14
N: Nalini Singh's Rock Hard == 03/26
T: Tessa Dare's A Lady by Midnight == 02/24

H: HelenKay Dimon's Running Hot == 01/06
A: Zoe Archer's Warrior == 02/20
V: Valiant by Laurann Dohner == 04/22
E: Elle Kennedy's One Night of Sin == 02/25

T: Total Surrender by Rebecca Zanetti == 04/04
A: Allyson James's Justin == 03/30
K: Elle Kennedy's One Night of Scandal == 04/05
E: Elle Kennedy's One Night of Trouble == 04/06

Option B--Dangerous Hero League of Nations
✩ Instructions: Pick a hero from (place of birth or where he calls home) a minimum of thirty different places on the globe. You could also use a location where the majority of the book takes place. For the North American section, any US state qualifies, but the state can only be used one time. You can only use a maximum of 15 different United States locations. The rest must be from other regions. The same applies for each country in that particular region. It can be a made up country, but list the continent/region it’s located in.

20/30 completed

Regions:
1. Asia, Fiji - Running Hot by HelenKay Dimon == 01/06
2. North America, USA, Oregon - Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/13
3. North America, USA, Louisianna - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31
4. Europe, England - When a Scot Loves a Lady by Katharine Ashe == 02/14
5. North America, USA, Texas - A Girl by Any Other Name by M.K. Schiller == 02/16
6. Asia, Outer Mongolia - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20
7. North America, USA, Massachusetts - One Night of Sin by Elle Kennedy == 02/25
8. North America, USA, Kentucky - Darker Than Desire by Shiloh Walker == 03/07
9. Europe, Russia - Bite Me by Shelly Laurenston == 03/14
10. North America, USA, California - Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright == 03/16
11. Oceania, New Zealand - Rock Hard by Nalini Singh == 03/26
12. North America, USA, Arizona - Carnal Secrets by Suzanne Wright == 03/28
13. North America, USA, Colorado - This Gun for Hire by Jo Goodman == 04/20
14. North America, USA, Illinois - Captive by Brighton Walsh == 04/27
15. North America, Mexico - Midnight Rescue by Elle Kennedy == 05/01
16. North America, USA, New York - Midnight Alias by Elle Kennedy == 05/03
17. Europe, Scotland - Laird of the Mist by Paula Quinn == 05/09
18. Europe, Wales - Under A Duke's Hand by Annabel Joseph == 05/16
19. North America, USA, Georgia - Broken by Cynthia Eden == 05/29
20. Europe, Italy - Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh == 06/05
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Bonus (Galactic/Magical Realm of Nations (collect a minimum of 10 heroes from different mythical/otherworldly locations:
1. Bor Narga - Justin by Allyson James == 03/30
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Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity
✩ Instructions: Spell out A to Z using the character names of dangerous heroes, a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous.

23/26 completed

A: Nick Axton - Carnal Secrets by Suzanne Wright == 03/28
B: Leam Blackwood - When a Scot Loves a Lady by Katharine Ashe == 02/14
C: Trey Coleman - Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright == 03/16
D: Dante Garcea - Wicked Cravings by Suzanne Wright == 03/24
E:
F: Wyatt Fontenot - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31
G: Gage Holt - One Night of Sin by Elle Kennedy == 02/25
H: Gabriel Huntley - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20
I:
J: Joker - Bent, Not Broken by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 03/15
K: Kieran - Kieran by Allyson James == 03/31
L: Lex Jensen - Want Me by Cynthia Eden == 02/02
M: Morton "Jacko" Jackson - Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/13
N:
O: Sean "Metal" O'Brien - Midnight Promises by Lisa Marie Rice == 02/09
P: Sam Petrie - In For the Kill by Shannon McKenna == 03/03
Q: Quill McKenna - This Gun for Hire by Jo Goodman == 04/20
R: Reed Miller - One Night of Scandal by Elle Kennedy == 04/05
S: Samuel Thorne - A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare == 02/24
T: Cal Tanner - A Girl by Any Other Name by M.K. Schiller == 02/16
U: Uilleam MacRieve - MacRieve by Kresley Cole == 06/01
V: Vic Barinov - Bite Me by Shelly Laurenston == 03/14
W: Ward Bennett - Running Hot by HelenKay Dimon == 01/06
X: Gabriel "T-Rex" Bishop - Rock Hard by Nalini Singh == 03/26
Y: Caine Yoder - Darker Than Desire by Shiloh Walker == 03/07
Z: Zeke (villain) - Owned by the Bastard by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 01/01

Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes

6/10 completed

1. Angel or demon
2. God or demi-god
3. Shapeshifter: Vic Barinov - Bite Me by Shelly Laurenston == 03/14
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior: Uilleam MacRieve - MacRieve by Kresley Cole == 06/01
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Justin - Justin by Allyson James == 03/30
7. Vampire: Jared Michaels - Here Be Sexist Vampires by Suzanne Wright == 08/24
8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
9. Genetically-Enhanced hero: Wyatt Fontenot - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities: Aden Kai - Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh == 06/05
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale
✩ Instructions: Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.

9/10 completed

Dangerous Hero Quotient Key:

10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't faze him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
Demon - Owned by the Bastard by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 01/01

9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
Joker - Bent, Not Broken by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 03/15

8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.

7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
Morton "Jacko" Jackson - Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/13

6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
Wyatt Fontenot - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31

5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
Lex Jensen - Want Me by Cynthia Eden == 02/02

4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
Leam Blackwood - When a Scot Loves a Lady by Katharine Ashe == 02/14

3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
Trey Coleman - Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright == 03/16

2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
Cal Tanner - A Girl by Any Other Name by M.K. Schiller == 02/16

1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.
Ward Bennett - Running Hot by HelenKay Dimon == 01/06

Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes

5/8 completed

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior: Callum MacGregor - Laird of the Mist by Paula Quinn == 05/09
2. Knight
3. Archer/Bowman
4. Duke: Under A Duke's Hand by Annabel Joseph == 05/16
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal: Quill McKenna - This Gun for Hire by Jo Goodman == 04/20
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy: Leam Blackwood - When a Scot Loves a Lady by Katharine Ashe == 02/14
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Buccaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
14. Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin
15. Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above)
Bonus: Soldier: Gabriel Huntley - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20

[Dina]

UPDATE - Part 2


Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2015
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2015


Option G—Create Your Own Dangerous Hero
✩ Instructions: List a minimum of ten traits that you desire in your own dangerous hero and read a book with a hero who embodies that trait.

√ 10/10 completed

1. Very possessive and jealous: Wyatt Fontenot - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31
2. Faithful: Cal Tanner - A Girl by Any Other Name by M.K. Schiller == 02/16
3. Lethal: Ward Bennett - Running Hot by HelenKay Dimon == 01/06
4. Black Hair, Blue Eyes: Samuel Thorne - A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare == 02/24
5. Over Six Feet Tall: Sean "Metal" O'Brien - Midnight Promises by Lisa Marie Rice == 02/09
6. Excellent Marksman: Morton "Jacko" Jackson - Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/13
7. Military Background: Lex Jensen - Want Me by Cynthia Eden == 02/02
8. Morally Flexible: Caine Yoder - Darker Than Desire by Shiloh Walker == 03/07
9. Honorable to the Extreme: Gabriel Huntley - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20
10. Criminal Background: Demon - Owned by the Bastard by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 01/01

Option H—Dangerous Hero Archetypes

3/20 completed

1. Robin Hood
2. Prince Charming
3. Doctor Who
4. Sherlock Holmes
5. Buck Rogers /Han Solo/Captain Malcolm Reynolds
6. Big Bad Wolf
7. James Bond/007
8. Fitzwilliam Darcy
9. Wyatt Earp: Matthew Knight - The Reluctant Hero by Lorraine Heath == 06/11
10. King Arthur
11. Merlin
12. Captain Hook
13. Phantom of the Opera
14. Professor James Moriarty
15. Bruce Wayne “Batman” or Oliver Queen “Green Arrow”
16. Clark Kent “Superman”
17. “Logan” James Howlett “Wolverine”
18. Casanova or Don Juan
19. Spock
20. The Beast (as in Beauty and the Beast)
Bonus 1: Jackson "Jax" Teller: Demon - Owned by the Bastard by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 01/01
Bonus 2: Indiana Jones: Gabriel Huntley - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20

[✿ Natalie ✿]

Hi, I'll do Option D :-) I enjoyed this one last year.


Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

7/13 completed

Bonus - 1/2 completed

1. Angel or demon - The Demon's Bargain by Lisa Alder 29/4
2.god or demi-god -
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter - Katie's Hellion by Lizzy Ford 10/7
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User - Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 27/10
5.Immortal Warrior - Burned by Karen Marie Moning 21/3
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension - Hold by Claire Kent 1/12
7.Vampire - Shadow's Claim by Kresley cole 12/6
8.Faerie (any Fae creature) -
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific) - Slade by Laurann Dohner 10/8
10.Time-Traveler -
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers) - City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare 3/3
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories) -
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories) - Dark Night of the Soul by Kitty Thomas 22/9

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

You're doing great, Dina!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Natalie wrote: "Hi, I'll do Option D :-) I enjoyed this one last year.


Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

1/13 completed

1. Angel or demon The Demon's Bargain by Lisa Alder 29/4
2.god or d..."

Glad you're joining us, Natalie!

[✿ Natalie ✿]

Thanks Danielle!

[Dina]

Danielle The Book Huntress (Self-Proclaimed Book Ninja) wrote: "You're doing great, Dina!"

Thanks, Danielle! I'm proud of myself, if I may say so. :)

[Story_girl]

I'm in for this challenge

[Story_girl]

Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:

PHRASE TO BE DECIDED LATER

Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:

PROGRESS: 0/26

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Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

PROGESS: 2/13

1. Angel or demon:


2. God or demi-god:


3. Werewolf or shapeshifter: Lachlain MacRieve in A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole [Read: 03/05/2015]


4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User: Silhara in Master of Crows by Grace Draven [Read: 02/12/2015]


5.Immortal Warrior:


6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension:


7.Vampire:


8.Faerie (any Fae creature):


9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific):


10.Time-Traveler:


11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers):


Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories):


Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories):


Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale :


Progress: 6/10


10. Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't faze him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine):


9. Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.: Silhara in Master of Crows by Grace Draven [Read: 02/12/2015]


8. He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores:


7. Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy:


6. Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others: Wynter Atrialan in The Winter King by C.L. Wilson [Read: 02/11/2015]


5. A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable: Liam Murphy in Until There Was You by Kristan Higgins [Read: 02/08/2015]


4. He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!: Zach Goode in Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy by Ally Carter [Read: 01/09/2015]


3. He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it:


2. Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!: Lord Benjamin Archer in Firelight by Kristen Callihan [Read: 01/20/2015]


1. Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room: Prince Raoden in Elantris by Brandon Sanderson [Read: 01/03/2015]

[Suzanne]

Moved for more room!

Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group
DHASG 2015 Mega-Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2015 - 12/31/2015

Progress: 127 out of 239

Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:

Instructions: For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
3. If you choose your own acronym and it contains the letter X, the word can have X anywhere in its spelling. Other letters much be used in the specified manner.
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Here are your choices (you can do however many you like throughout the year).

Spelling Choices:

1. DROWNING IN HIS EYES (17 letters)
D: Darynda Jones; Glow - **** - 1/7/2015 - 10 Pages
R: A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg - **** - 1/9/2015 - 193 Pages
O: Octavia E. Butler; Kindred - *** - 1/20/2015 - 288 Pages
W: A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas - *** - 1/4/2015 - 213 Pages
N: No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole - **** - 1/5/2015 - 356 Pages
I: Ilona Andrews; Magic Breaks - ***** - 4/1/2015 - 348 Pages
N: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - **** - 2/22/2015 - 387 Pages
G: A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin - ***** - 2/1/2015 - 835 Pages

I: Isaac Marion; Warm Bodies - **** - 4/19/2015 - 239 Pages
N: Nefertiti by Michelle Moran - *** - 2/26/2015 - 463 Pages

H: Hillary Jordan; Mudbound - *** - 1/6/2015 - 340 Pages
I: Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke - **** - 7/8/2015 - 663 Pages - 663 Pages
S: Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas - **** - 1/2/2015 - 374 Pages

E: Susan Ee; World After - * - 1/6/2015 - 438 Pages
Y: Yasmine Galenorn; Night Myst - *** - 7/10/2015 - 317 Pages
E: Elizabeth Camden; Against the Tide - **** - 7/29/2015 - 362 Pages
S: Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones - ***** - 1/8/2015 - 326 Pages


2. STEALING HER HEART (16 letters)
S: J. Courtney Sullivan; Maine - *** - 1/15/2015 - 388 Pages
T: Tempted by P.C. Cast - *** - 5/5/2015 - 319 Pages
E: Elizabeth Lowell; Untamed - **** - 5/6/2015 - 416 Pages
A: Jennifer L. Armentrout; Bitter Sweet Love - ***** - 1/12/2015 - 105 Pages
L: Little Bee by Chris Cleave - *** - 4/14/2015 - 266 Pages
I: I'm Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship: Hilarious, Heartwarming Tales About Man's Best Friend from America's Favorite Humorists by Wade Rouse - **** - 8/7/2015 - 272 Pages
N: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith - ***** - 3/1/2015 - 235 Pages
G: Jane Green; Jemima J - ***** - 2/18/2015 - 373 Pages

H: Hit List by Laurell K. Hamilton - **** - 1/19/2015 - 320 Pages
E: Jennifer Estep; First Frost - **** - 8/20/2015 - 30 Pages
R: Mary Doria Russell; The Sparrow - ***** - 1/26/2015 - 408 Pages

H: Hunted by P.C. Cast - *** - 5/4/2015 - 323 Pages
E: Janet Evanovich; High Five - ***** - 9/15/2015 - 336 Pages
A: Alan Bradley; The Curious Case of the Copper Corpse - ***** - 1/16/2015 - 27 Pages
R: Nora Roberts; The Next Always - **** - 3/26/2015 - 352 Pages
T: Laini Taylor; Days of Blood & Starlight - *** - 4/13/2015 - 517 Pages


3. THE EARTH MOVED (13 letters)
T: Laini Taylor; Night of Cake & Puppets - ***** - 4/29/2015 - 100 Pages
H: Charlaine Harris; Grave Secret - ***** - 4/29/2015 - 306 Pages
E: Janet Evanovich; Wicked Charms - **** - 10/6/2015 - 308 Pages

E: Emily M. Danforth; The Miseducation of Cameron Post - ***** - 12/17/2015 - 470 Pages
A: Alice Clayton; Wallbanger - **** - 3/10/2015 - 384 Pages
R: Return to Me by Justina Chen - **** - 4/10/2015 - 352 Pages
T: Laini Taylor; Dreams of Gods & Monsters - *** - 4/30/2015 - 613 Pages
H: Hawkeye, Vol. 1: My Life as a Weapon by Matt Fraction - ***** - 6/23/2015 - 136 Pages

M: Me Before You by Jojo Moyes - ***** - 1/14/2015 - 369 Pages
O: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman - **** - 1/23/2015 - 181 Pages
V: Brian K. Vaughan; Saga Deluxe Edition, Volume 1 - ***** - 2/21/2015 - 504 Pages
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D: Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs - ***** - 4/22/2015 - 336 Pages


4. LICENSE TO THRILL (15 letters)
L: Jeff Lindsay; Darkly Dreaming Dexter - ***** - 4/28/2015 - 288 Pages
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C: Carrie Vaughn; Kitty and the Midnight Hour - ***** - 1/25/2015
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N: Nancy Pearl; Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason - ***** - 4/6/2015 - 304 Pages
S: Simply Unforgettable by Mary Balogh - **** - 1/24/2015 - 422 Pages
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T: Rhiannon Thomas; A Wicked Thing - **** - 8/13/2015 - 337 Pages
O: Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout - **** - 4/5/2015 - 382 Pages

T: Turn Coat by Jim Butcher - ***** - 9/27/2015 - 420 Pages
H: Charlaine Harris; Shakespeare's Landlord - ***** - 6/21/2015 - 216 Pages
R: Rick Riordan; The Battle of the Labyrinth - ***** - 5/14/2015 - 368 Pages
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L: Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg - ***** - 6/24/2015 - 217 Pages
L: Legacy Lost by Anna Banks - *** - 7/6/2015 - 32 Pages


5. RAKES AND ROGUES (14 letters)
R: Rachel Aaron; The Spirit Thief - ***** - 5/18/2015 - 310 Pages
A: Anne Bishop; Written in Red - ***** - 4/9/2015 - 433 Pages
K: Dean Koontz; Odd Interlude: A Special Odd Thomas Adventure - ***** - 7/23/2015 - 279 Pages
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S: Small Favor by Jim Butcher - ***** - 3/4/2015 - 420 Pages

A: Anna Banks; Girls Day Out - **** - 7/7/2015 - 32 Pages
N: Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover by Sarah MacLean - ***** - 6/25/2015 - 384 Pages
D: The Dresden Files: Fool Moon, Volume 1 by Mark Powers - ***** - 7/4/2015 - 128 Pages

R: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion - **** - 6/26/2015 - 295 Pages
O: Oprah Winfrey; What I Know For Sure - ***** - 6/25/2015 - 240 Pages
G: Glitches by Marissa Meyer - **** - 5/9/2015 - 32 Pages
U: Untraceable by Laura Griffin - **** - 8/9/2015 - 374 Pages
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S: Still Foolin' 'Em: Where I've Been, Where I'm Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys by Billy Crystal - ***** - 5/7/2015 - 288 Pages

[Suzanne]

6. SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR HIM (22 letters)
S: The Shadows by J.R. Ward - ***** - 5/12/2015 - 592 Pages
A: Angela Knight; Master of the Night - *** - 8/18/2015 - 296 Pages
V: Vampires in the Lemon Grove by Karen Russell - *** - 4/2/2015 - 243 Pages
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T: Think: Straight Talk for Women to Stay Smart in a Dumbed-Down World by Lisa Bloom - ***** - 10/7/2015 - 288 Pages
H: Hawkeye, Vol. 2: Little Hits by Matt Fraction - **** - 7/4/2015 - 136 Pages
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L: Marie Lu; Prodigy - **** - 5/11/2015 - 371 Pages
A: Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh - *** - 8/25/2015
S: Stieg Larsson; The Girl Who Played with Fire - ***** - 5/26/2015 - 503 Pages
T: Tessa Dare; Say Yes to the Marquess - ***** - 12/10/2015

D: Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer - *** - 7/27/2015 - 363 Pages
A: Anna Banks; Human Date - **** - 7/8/2015 - 33 Pages
N: Nalini Singh; Weapons Training - *** - 9/23/2015 - 5 Pages
C: Jenny Colgan; Meet Me at the Cupcake Café - ***** - 4/23/2015 - 456 Pages
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F: Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti - **** - 3/29/2015 - 384 Pages
O: Of Neptune by Anna Banks - *** - 7/9/2015 - 330 Pages
R: Rachel Hawkins; Demonglass - **** - 7/20/2015 - 359 Pages

H: House Rules by Jodi Picoult - **** - 9/1/2015 - 532 Pages
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M: The Moth in the Mirror by A.G. Howard - *** - 7/16/2015 - 40 Pages


7. WANT TAKE HAVE (12 letters)
W: White Night by Jim Butcher - **** - 3/3/2015 - 416 Pages
A: Anne Ursu; Breadcrumbs - **** - 12/16/2015
N: Nicole J. Georges; Calling Dr. Laura: A Graphic Memoir - ***** - 12/8/2015
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K: Kresley Cole; Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night - ***** - 7/26/2015 - 359 Pages
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H: Ben Hatke; Zita the Spacegirl - ***** - 7/14/2015 - 192 Pages
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8. DANGEROUS LIAISONS (17 letters)
D: Dearly Devoted Dexter by Jeff Lindsay - ***** - 8/20/2015 - 292 Pages
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N: Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography by Neil Patrick Harris - ***** - 12/21/2015 - 291 Pages
G: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn - ***** - 8/16/2015 - 399 Pages
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R: The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater - *** - 8/6/2015 - 416 Pages
O: Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost - ***** - 7/18/2015 - 346 Pages
U: Unblocked - Episode One by Marni Mann - ***** - 5/8/2015 - 109 Pages
S: The Stranger by Anna Banks - *** - 7/5/2015 - 32 Pages

L: The Line by J.D. Horn - ***** - 7/21/2015 - 296 Pages
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S: Stieg Larsson; The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest - ***** - 6/17/2015 - 563 Pages
O: One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson - **** - 8/12/2015 - 456 Pages
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S: Sue Grafton; D is for Deadbeat - 7/28/2015 - **** - 320 Pages


9. SMOOTH TALKING STRANGER (21 letters)
S: Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness - ***** - 9/7/2015 - 584 Pages
M: Maggie Osborne; The Seduction of Samantha Kincade - **** - 7/22/2015 - 380 Pages
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H: Hawkeye, Vol. 3: L.A. Woman by Matt Fraction - ***** - 8/15/2015 - 120 Pages

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L: Lyn Hamilton; The Xibalba Murders - ***** - 10/28/2015 - 290 Pages
K: Kresley Cole; Dark Needs at Night's Edge - **** - 10/21/2015 - 368 Pages
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G: The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and a Forty-Year Friendship by Jeffrey Zaslow - *** - 8/24/2015 - 297 Pages

S: Sideswiped by Kim Harrison - ***** - 10/13/2015 - 80 Pages
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R: John Rozum; Xombi - ** - 8/19/2015 - 160 Pages
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G: G. Willow Wilson; Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1: No Normal - ***** - 11/4/2015
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R: Diana Rowland; My Life as a White Trash Zombie - ***** - 11/2/2015 - 320 Pages


10. A LOVER LIKE NO OTHER (17 letters)
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L: The Little Android by Marissa Meyer - **** - 11/2/2015 - 35 Pages
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R: Ray Bradbury; The Halloween Tree - **** - 11/3/2015

L: Jenny Lawson; Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things - ***** - 11/14/2015 - 329 Pages
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K: Kresley Cole; Dark Desires After Dusk - **** - 10/30/2015
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H: Heroes Are My Weakness by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - **** - 9/17/2015 - 384 Pages
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R: Rex Stout; Fer-de-Lance - *** - 11/8/2015 - 285 Pages

[Suzanne]

11. COLD HEART WARM HANDS (18 letters)
C: Champion by Marie Lu - *** - 12/14/2015
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L: Christina Lauren; Beautiful Bastard - **** - 12/15/2015
D: Deborah Harkness; The Book of Life - **** - 12/1/2015 - 561 Pages

H: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper - ***** - 11/15/2015 - 371 Pages
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W: G. Willow Wilson; Ms. Marvel, Vol. 2: Generation Why - ***** - 12/20/2015 - 136 Pages
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M: My Bluegrass Baby by Molly Harper - ***** - 11/8/2015

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12. REPUTATION RUINER (16 letters)
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U: The Unseen Bridegroom or Wedded for a Week by May Agnes Fleming - **** - 6/22/2015 - 246 Pages
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14. DROP DEAD GORGEOUS (16 letters)
D: Dexter in the Dark by Jeff Lindsay - ***** - 12/18/2015 - 307 Pages
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15. Pick your own dangerous hero-related phrase to spell (minimum 12 letters)

[Suzanne]

Reserved

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Glad you're joining us, Story_girl.

Wow, Suzanne. You rock!

[✿ Natalie ✿]

Danielle, on option D, can I interpret 'Superhero (caped crime fighter with powers)' as a dangerous hero who wears a uniform and whose sworn mission is to protect humankind and who has powers? As against a spiderman/batman type.

[Dina]

UPDATE - Part 1


Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2015
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2015


Option A--Spell Out Your Love!
✩ Spelling Choice: WANT TAKE HAVE (12 letters)

√ 12/12 completed

W: Want Me by Cynthia Eden == 02/02
A: Katharine Ashe's When a Scot Loves a Lady == 02/14
N: Nalini Singh's Rock Hard == 03/26
T: Tessa Dare's A Lady by Midnight == 02/24

H: HelenKay Dimon's Running Hot == 01/06
A: Zoe Archer's Warrior == 02/20
V: Valiant by Laurann Dohner == 04/22
E: Elle Kennedy's One Night of Sin == 02/25

T: Total Surrender by Rebecca Zanetti == 04/04
A: Allyson James's Justin == 03/30
K: Elle Kennedy's One Night of Scandal == 04/05
E: Elle Kennedy's One Night of Trouble == 04/06

Option B--Dangerous Hero League of Nations
✩ Instructions: Pick a hero from (place of birth or where he calls home) a minimum of thirty different places on the globe. You could also use a location where the majority of the book takes place. For the North American section, any US state qualifies, but the state can only be used one time. You can only use a maximum of 15 different United States locations. The rest must be from other regions. The same applies for each country in that particular region. It can be a made up country, but list the continent/region it’s located in.

22/30 completed

Regions:
1. Asia, Fiji - Running Hot by HelenKay Dimon == 01/06
2. North America, USA, Oregon - Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/13
3. North America, USA, Louisianna - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31
4. Europe, England - When a Scot Loves a Lady by Katharine Ashe == 02/14
5. North America, USA, Texas - A Girl by Any Other Name by M.K. Schiller == 02/16
6. Asia, Outer Mongolia - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20
7. North America, USA, Massachusetts - One Night of Sin by Elle Kennedy == 02/25
8. North America, USA, Kentucky - Darker Than Desire by Shiloh Walker == 03/07
9. Europe, Russia - Bite Me by Shelly Laurenston == 03/14
10. North America, USA, California - Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright == 03/16
11. Oceania, New Zealand - Rock Hard by Nalini Singh == 03/26
12. North America, USA, Arizona - Carnal Secrets by Suzanne Wright == 03/28
13. North America, USA, Colorado - This Gun for Hire by Jo Goodman == 04/20
14. North America, USA, Illinois - Captive by Brighton Walsh == 04/27
15. North America, Mexico - Midnight Rescue by Elle Kennedy == 05/01
16. North America, USA, New York - Midnight Alias by Elle Kennedy == 05/03
17. Europe, Scotland - Laird of the Mist by Paula Quinn == 05/09
18. Europe, Wales - Under A Duke's Hand by Annabel Joseph == 05/16
19. North America, USA, Georgia - Broken by Cynthia Eden == 05/29
20. Europe, Italy - Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh == 06/05
21. Europe, Spain - The Legend of Lyon Redmond by Julie Anne Long == 10/02
22. North America, USA, Washington - Wicked Ride by Rebecca Zanetti == 11/21
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Bonus (Galactic/Magical Realm of Nations (collect a minimum of 10 heroes from different mythical/otherworldly locations:
1. Bor Narga - Justin by Allyson James == 03/30
2. Pandemonia - Dark Skye by Kresley Cole == 10/12
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Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity
✩ Instructions: Spell out A to Z using the character names of dangerous heroes, a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous.

24/26 completed

A: Nick Axton - Carnal Secrets by Suzanne Wright == 03/28
B: Leam Blackwood - When a Scot Loves a Lady by Katharine Ashe == 02/14
C: Trey Coleman - Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright == 03/16
D: Dante Garcea - Wicked Cravings by Suzanne Wright == 03/24
E:
F: Wyatt Fontenot - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31
G: Gage Holt - One Night of Sin by Elle Kennedy == 02/25
H: Gabriel Huntley - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20
I:
J: Joker - Bent, Not Broken by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 03/15
K: Kieran - Kieran by Allyson James == 03/31
L: Lex Jensen - Want Me by Cynthia Eden == 02/02
M: Morton "Jacko" Jackson - Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/13
N: Nick O'Shea - Luck Be a Lady by Meredith Duran == 09/13
O: Sean "Metal" O'Brien - Midnight Promises by Lisa Marie Rice == 02/09
P: Sam Petrie - In For the Kill by Shannon McKenna == 03/03
Q: Quill McKenna - This Gun for Hire by Jo Goodman == 04/20
R: Reed Miller - One Night of Scandal by Elle Kennedy == 04/05
S: Samuel Thorne - A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare == 02/24
T: Cal Tanner - A Girl by Any Other Name by M.K. Schiller == 02/16
U: Uilleam MacRieve - MacRieve by Kresley Cole == 06/01
V: Vic Barinov - Bite Me by Shelly Laurenston == 03/14
W: Ward Bennett - Running Hot by HelenKay Dimon == 01/06
X: Gabriel "T-Rex" Bishop - Rock Hard by Nalini Singh == 03/26
Y: Caine Yoder - Darker Than Desire by Shiloh Walker == 03/07
Z: Zeke (villain) - Owned by the Bastard by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 01/01

Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes

8/10 completed

1. Angel or demon: Thronos Talos - Dark Skye by Kresley Cole == 10/12
2. God or demi-god
3. Shapeshifter: Vic Barinov - Bite Me by Shelly Laurenston == 03/14
4. Witch: Kellach Dunne - Wicked Ride by Rebecca Zanetti == 11/21
5. Immortal Warrior: Uilleam MacRieve - MacRieve by Kresley Cole == 06/01
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Justin - Justin by Allyson James == 03/30
7. Vampire: Jared Michaels - Here Be Sexist Vampires by Suzanne Wright == 08/24
8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
9. Genetically-Enhanced hero: Wyatt Fontenot - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities: Aden Kai - Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh == 06/05
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale
✩ Instructions: Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.

9/10 completed

Dangerous Hero Quotient Key:

10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't faze him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
Demon - Owned by the Bastard by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 01/01

9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
Joker - Bent, Not Broken by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 03/15

8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.

7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
Morton "Jacko" Jackson - Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/13

6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
Wyatt Fontenot - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31

5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
Lex Jensen - Want Me by Cynthia Eden == 02/02

4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
Leam Blackwood - When a Scot Loves a Lady by Katharine Ashe == 02/14

3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
Trey Coleman - Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright == 03/16

2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
Cal Tanner - A Girl by Any Other Name by M.K. Schiller == 02/16

1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.
Ward Bennett - Running Hot by HelenKay Dimon == 01/06

[Dina]

UPDATE - Part 2


Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2015
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2015


Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes

7/8 completed

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior: Callum MacGregor - Laird of the Mist by Paula Quinn == 05/09
2. Knight
3. Archer/Bowman
4. Duke: Under A Duke's Hand by Annabel Joseph == 05/16
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal: Quill McKenna - This Gun for Hire by Jo Goodman == 04/20
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue: Nick O'Shea - Luck Be a Lady by Meredith Duran == 09/13
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy: Leam Blackwood - When a Scot Loves a Lady by Katharine Ashe == 02/14
11. Mountain Man
12. Privateer: Phillipe, Lord Lavay - It Started With a Scandal by Julie Anne Long == 09/27
13. Highwayman or Thief
14. Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin
15. Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above)
Bonus: Soldier: Gabriel Huntley - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20

Option G—Create Your Own Dangerous Hero
✩ Instructions: List a minimum of ten traits that you desire in your own dangerous hero and read a book with a hero who embodies that trait.

√ 10/10 completed

1. Very possessive and jealous: Wyatt Fontenot - Viper Game by Christine Feehan == 01/31
2. Faithful: Cal Tanner - A Girl by Any Other Name by M.K. Schiller == 02/16
3. Lethal: Ward Bennett - Running Hot by HelenKay Dimon == 01/06
4. Black Hair, Blue Eyes: Samuel Thorne - A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare == 02/24
5. Over Six Feet Tall: Sean "Metal" O'Brien - Midnight Promises by Lisa Marie Rice == 02/09
6. Excellent Marksman: Morton "Jacko" Jackson - Midnight Vengeance by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/13
7. Military Background: Lex Jensen - Want Me by Cynthia Eden == 02/02
8. Morally Flexible: Caine Yoder - Darker Than Desire by Shiloh Walker == 03/07
9. Honorable to the Extreme: Gabriel Huntley - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20
10. Criminal Background: Demon - Owned by the Bastard by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 01/01

Option H—Dangerous Hero Archetypes

3/20 completed

1. Robin Hood
2. Prince Charming
3. Doctor Who
4. Sherlock Holmes
5. Buck Rogers /Han Solo/Captain Malcolm Reynolds
6. Big Bad Wolf
7. James Bond/007
8. Fitzwilliam Darcy
9. Wyatt Earp: Matthew Knight - The Reluctant Hero by Lorraine Heath == 06/11
10. King Arthur
11. Merlin
12. Captain Hook
13. Phantom of the Opera
14. Professor James Moriarty
15. Bruce Wayne “Batman” or Oliver Queen “Green Arrow”
16. Clark Kent “Superman”
17. “Logan” James Howlett “Wolverine”
18. Casanova or Don Juan
19. Spock
20. The Beast (as in Beauty and the Beast)
Bonus 1: Jackson "Jax" Teller: Demon - Owned by the Bastard by Jenika Snow & Sam Crescent == 01/01
Bonus 2: Indiana Jones: Gabriel Huntley - Warrior by Zoe Archer == 02/20

[Dina]

And that was how far I was able to go... Let the new challenge year begin!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Hehe!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

The 2016 challenge is up:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[✿ Natalie ✿]

Here's my (kind of!) completed challenge :-) I enjoyed it and read many good books!
Very *nearly* finished the book I'm reading for 'god-demi god' but still have several chapters to finish, ha!

Congrats to everyone on your challenges. It's been good to see your chosen books throughout the year :-)


Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

9/13 completed


1. Angel or demon - The Demon's Bargain by Lisa Alder 29/4
2.god or demi-god -
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter - Katie's Hellion by Lizzy Ford 10/7
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User - Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 27/10
5.Immortal Warrior - Burned by Karen Marie Moning 21/3
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension - Hold by Claire Kent 1/12
7.Vampire - Shadow's Claim by Kresley cole 12/6
8.Faerie (any Fae creature) -
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific) - Slade by Laurann Dohner 10/8
10.Time-Traveler -
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers) - City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare 3/3
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories) -
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories) - Dark Night of the Soul by Kitty Thomas 22/9