2015 A to Z Challenge

[Manda]

2015 A-Z Reaching Challenge
Welcome to our 3nd Annual A-Z Reading Challenge!

Rules are as follows:
Duration: January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015.

You can read in any order you wish.

Although we are a Romance Club, for this challenge, if you wish, you can read other genres as well.

You have 12 months to read 26 books.

Either the first word in the title of the books or the author’s name (first or last) should correspond with a letter in the alphabet.

You should omit “a” and “the” in the titles.

Letters Q, X and Z can be positioned anywhere in the titles or author names.

Everything should be done on this thread - your questions, your plans, your progress.

To add a book, just edit your original message below.

Examples: J - Desperate Duchesses by Eloisa James, R - Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn.

[Susan]

Authors/ titles I will use them all:


a. Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
b. The Beloved One by Danelle Harmon;Black WIDOW by L. Dolan
c. Captain of my Heart by Danelle Harmon; Cynders and Ashe; A Counterfeit Proposal
d. The Defiant one by Danelle Harmon
e. How I met my Countess, Elizabeth Boyle
f. Fallen Angel by Charlotte Louise Dolan; First Frost Sarah A. Allen
g. The Ghost of Castle Ravenswych by Charlotte Dolan; Garden Spells, S.A. Allen
h.Heat Wave, Richard Castle; Heartless, Mary Balogh;
I. Island Beneath the Sea I. Allende
j. Due Justice, Diane Capri
k.
l. Three Lords for Lady Anne ,Charlotte Louise Dolan; Longing Mary Balough
m. Master of My Dreams :Danelle Harmon Mad about the Major by E. Boyle
n.
o. The Wicked One, Danelle Harmon
p. The Patriot Threat Steve Berry
q. Queen of the Tearling, Erika Johansen
r.
s. Spider Bones, Kathy Reichs; Silent Melody, Mary Balogh
t.2006 Bones, Kathy Reichs; They who fell Kevin Kneupper
u. Chaos Umpire sits by Kneupper, Kevin *
v.
w. Why Earls fall in love, M. Collins
x.
y.
z. The Notorious Rake, Mary Balogh (can't find a Z)

[DanielleGN]

I'd like to try this; can you move things around on the list? (as an example, say I count a Julia Quinn book for Q, but later read something else that works, can I move the first book to J?)

A.
B.
C.
D. Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt
E. After the Scandal by Elizabeth Essex
F.
G.
H. How to School Your Scoundrel by Juliana Gray
I. It's in His Kiss by Jill Shalvis
J. How the Scoundrel Seduces by Sabrina Jeffries
K. Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
L.
M.
N. Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover by Sarah MacLean
O.
P.
Q. The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy by Julia Quinn
R. Remains of Innocence by JA Jance
S. If the Viscount Falls by Sabrina Jeffries
T. Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare
U.
V.
W.
X.
Y.
Z.

[Susan]

Hi yes through editing I have done it myself

[DanielleGN]

Thanks, Susan! I'm excited to do this; I haven't been reading much due to surgeries and ongoing pain. I was shocked that I only read 16 books in 2014! Here's to lots of good reads for 2015!

[Susan]

I have enjoyed this since its inception hoping read. a book a week plus exercise plus write , yahoo me

[Lissa]

Okay- I slacked on this for 2014, but gonna shoot for 2 each for 2015!

[Cora]

I've had a great time with this challenge the last 2 years--I'm totally in again :-)


A
B-A Lady By Chance by Cheryl Bolen
C-Last Night's Scandal by Loretta Chase
D-How to Catch a Wild Viscount by Tessa Dare
E-Rival to the Queen by Carolly Erickson
F
G-The Moon Looked Down by Dorothy Garlock
H-When the Duke was Wicked by Loraine Heath
I
J
K-Before Versailles by Karleen Koen
L-Lady of Seduction by Laurel McKee
M-Duchess of Sin by Laurel McKee
N
O
P
Q-The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy by Julia Quinn
R-Ruined by a Rake by Erin Knightley
S-Mistress of the Sun by Sandra Gulland
T-A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare
U
V-Violet Vanquishes A Villain by M. Louisa Locke
W-Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt
X
Y
Z-Taming an Impossible Rogue by Suzanne Enoch

D'oh! Didn't quite make it this time...

[Ochie]

I was able to complete this last year... Yay!

A.
B.
C. Cowboy Miracles by Lynn Hagen
D.
E.
F.
G. Going Home by Max Vos
H.
I.
J. Just A Taste of Me by Stormy Glenn
K.
L.
M. Man to Man by Stormy Glenn
N. Nothing to do with Pride by Stormy Glenn
O. Overcoming His Pride by Amber Kell
P. Pretend by Riley Hart
Q.
R. Rakeym by Lynn Hagen
S. Sorting Out by Silvia Violet
T.
U.
V. Vampire's Geek, The by Charlie Richards
W. With Love by JL Langley
X.
Y.
Z.

[Manda]

A.Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen
B.Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young
C.Close Enough to Touch by Victoria Dahl
D.Down London Road by Samantha Young
E.Echoes of Scotland Street by Samantha Young
F.First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen
G.Garrett by Sawyer Bennett
H.His Wicked Reputation by Madeline Hunter
I.Incriminating Evidence by Rachel Grant
J.Judgement: A Cassidy & Spenser Thriller #1 by Carey Baldwin
K.No Time Like Mardi Gras by Kimberly Lang
L. Love the One You're With by Lauren Layne
M.The Devil in Denim by Melanie Scott
N. Rock Addiction by Nalini Singh
O.The Other Side of Midnight by Simone St.James
P.The Perfect Homecoming by Julia London
Q.The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy by Julia Quinn
R.Real Men Will by Victoria Dahl
S.Strong Enough to Love by Victoria Dahl
T.The Trouble with Love by Lauren Layne
U.Unspeakable by Laura Griffin
V.Looking for Trouble by Victoria Dahl
W.The Watched by Casey Hill
X.Alex by Sawyer Bennett
Y.The Year We Fell Down by Sarina Bowen
Z.Zack by Sawyer Bennett

[Kasey]

A.
B.
C.
D. Darling Beast - Elizabeth Hoyt
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O. The Ocean at the End of the Lane - Neil Gaiman
P.
Q.
R.
S.
T.
U.
V.
W.
X.
Y.
Z.

[Robin]

I just found this Group earlier today, Can I still join this Challenge? Also if I can, can I count books I read in January?

[Manda]

Robin (RBBR) wrote: "I just found this Group earlier today, Can I still join this Challenge? Also if I can, can I count books I read in January?"

Of course, Robin!

[Robin]

A – Z Books Read in 2015


A - by Adrienne Torrisi (Accidental Crush #1) and by Adrienne Torrisi (Accidental Crush #2)

B - by Joanna Blake (Standalone)

C -

D - by Kylie Scott (Stage Dive #4)

E- by Shana Galen (Covent Garden Cubs #1) and by J.S. Cooper (Everlasting Sin #1)

F – by Sarah Addison Allen (Waverley #2) and by Rochelle French (Meadowview Heat #1)

G -

H - by Susan Hill (Standalone) and by G.L. Snodgrass (Standalone) also by Melanie Marks (Standalone but Ties to Other Books)

I -

J -

K -

L - by Micalea Smeltzer (Willow Creek #1) by Sarah Addison Allen (Standalone)

M - by G.L. Snorgrass (Best Friends #3)

N - by Micalea Smeltzer (Willow Creek #2)

O -

P -

Q -

R -

S -

T - by Tammy Falkner (Reed Brothers #1)

U -

V – by Shana Galen (Covent Garden Cubs #0)

W - by Teresa Medeiros (Stand Alone)

X -

Y -

Z -



Note: I realize the idea is to have one entry per letter but I thought that since I tend to choose my books based on which one calls to me I would just post whatever I read and see how I do at the end.

[Poison Ivy]

A.
B.
C.
D.Devil's Bride by Stephanie Lauren
E.
F.
G.Temper for you by Genna Rulon
H.
I.The Importance of being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
J.Never Judge A Lady By Her Cover by Sarah MacLean
K.
L.
M.
N. Three Nights with a scoundrel by Tessa Dare
O. One dance with a duke by Tessa Dare
P.
Q.
R.
S.The secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy by Julia Quinn
T. Twice tempted by a rogue by Tessa Dare
U.
V.
W.A Week to be wicked by Tessa Dare
X.
Y.
Z.

[Emily]

Only just joined, but I'm going to add the ones that I've read in the past week or so :)


A - Annabelle by M C Beaton
B -
C -
D -
E -
F -
G -
H -
I -
J - Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn
K -
L -
M -
N - A Night Like This by Julia Quinn
O -
P -
Q - The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy by Julia Quinn
R -
S - The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn
T -
U -
V -
W -
X -
Y -
Z -

[Yuni]

A- All the Ways to Ruin a Rogue by Sophie Jordan
B- By Elizabeth Boyle
C - The Counterfeit Mistress by Madeline Hunter
D - Dearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt
E - Earls Just Want to Have Fun by Shana Galen
F - Four Nights With the Duke by Eloisa James
G - A Good Debutante's Guide to Ruin by Sophie Jordan
H - The Harlot Countess by Joanna Shupe
I - In Your Wildest Scottish Dreams by Karen Ranney
J - by Eloisa James
K - Kisses, She Wrote by Katharine Ashe
L - Lady of Sin by Madeline Hunter
M - My Beautiful Enemy by Sherry Thomas
N - Not Quite a Wife by Mary Jo Putney
O - Once Upon a Highland Summer by Lecia Cornwall
P - The Perfect Wife by Lynsay Sands
Q - by Julia Quinn
R - Reforming a Rake y=by Suzanne Enoch
S - A Seduction at Christmas by Cathy Maxwell
T - Treasured Vows by Cathy Maxwell
U - Unraveled By Courtney Milan
V - Vixen in Velvet by Loretta Chase
W - What Happens in Scotland by Jennifer McQuiston
X - Three Weeks With Lady X by Eloisa James
Y by Y.S Lee
Z The Bride's Babyby Liz Fielding

[Nicole]

A A Hint of Seduction by Amelia Gray
B Because You're Mine by Lisa Kleypas
C Catching Fire by Suanne Collins
D Dancing with the Duke by Suzanna Medieros
E An Earl to Enchant by Amelia Gray
F Forever Bethrothed, Never the Bride by Christi Caldwell
G Her Sudden Groom by Rose Gordon
H Sinful Deeds by Samantha Holt
I In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
J Captured by the Pirate Laird by Amy Jarecki
K The Selection series by Kiera Cass
L Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
M My Fair Duchess by Julie Johnstone
N Night Unbound by Dianne Duvall
O Once Upon a Winter's Eve by Tessa Dare
P Pleasured by Candace Camp
Q The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy by Julia Quinn
R Rules of Attraction by Christina Dodd
S Shadows Strike by Dianne Duvall
T That Scandalous Evening by Christina Dodd
U Unlaced by Kristina Cook
V Drive Me Crazy by Marquita Valentine
W What a Rogue Wants by Julie Johnstone
X Three Weeks with Lady 'X' by Eloisa James
Y Illicit Christmas by Yvette Hines
Z Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt

2nd Book

A Alrek by Samantha Holt
B The Songbirds Seduction by Connie Brockway
C The Lady Always Wins by Courtney Milan
D The Duchess War by Courtney Milan
E Four Nighs With the Duke by Eloisa James
F Shades of Midnight by Linda Fallon
G Her Reluctant Groom by Rose Gordon
H Hot Property by Susan O'Leary
I It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas
J Aprhodite's Kiss by Julie Kenner
K Kissed at Midnight by Samantha Holt
L Loved by a Duke by Christi Caldwell
M The Countess Conspiracy by Courtney Milan
N Nicholas: Lord of Secrets by Grace Burrowes
O One Rogue Too Many by Samantha Grace
P Phantom Shadows by Dianne Duvall
Q Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare
R The Rogue Steals a Bride by Amelia Gray
S Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas
T When a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare
U Upon a Midnight Dream by Rachel Van Dyken
V Secrets of a Proper Lady by Victoria Alexander
W When Strangers Marry by Lisa Kleypas
X Smart, Sexy, and Secretive by Tammy Falkner
Y The Year We Fell Down by Sarina Bowen
Z The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Finally read my last 'Y' book. Thanks to Manda for having it on her list. I really enjoyed it!

[Angela]

I cant wait for 2016 challenge!!. Its too late at this point to do 2015

[Kathy]

Angela wrote: "I cant wait for 2016 challenge!!. Its too late at this point to do 2015"

It's never too late. List any books you read this year, then any you read from here on till the end of the year.

[Amber]

I really messed up this year. I've been keeping track at home, but forgot to post here. So here's what I have so far

A. The Ashford Affair – Lauren Willig
B. The Boys in the Boat – Daniel James Brown
C. The Book of Tomorrow – Cecelia Ahern
D. The Daring Ladies of Lowell – Kate Alcott
E. Eight Hundred Grapes – Laura Dave
F. The Forgotten Seamstress – Liz Trenow
G. Gift From the Sea – Anne Morrow Lindbergh
H. How to Eat a Cupcake – Meg Donahue
I. The Invention of Wings – Sue Monk Kidd
J. One Plus One – Jojo Moyes
K. Enchanted – Alethea Kontis
L. The Light Between Oceans -M.L. Stedman
M. Match Me if You Can – Susan Elizabeth Phillips
N. The Nightingale – Kristian Hannah
O. Only Enchanting – Mary Balogh
P. Prelude for a Lord – Camille Elliott
Q.
R. Landline – Rainbow Rowell
S. Somewhere in France – Jennifer Robson
T. The Tea House on Mulberry Street – Sharon Owens
U. An Unwilling Conquest – Stephanie Laurens
V. Lady Eve's Indiscretion - Grace Burrows
W. Where’d You Go, Bernadette – Maria Semple
X. The Grooms Says Yes – Cathy Maxwell
Y.
Z. Nowhere But Home – Liz Palmer

[Angela]

Awesome list, great job!

[Janga]

A--Ask Me Why, Marie Force, Shirley Jump, Virginia Kantra, and Jodi Thomas
B--Brown-Eyed Girl, Lisa Kleypas
C--Christmas at Evergreen Inn, Donna Alward
D--Daniel’s True Desire, Grace Burrowes
E--Echo Lake, Carla Neggers
F--Four Nights with a Duke, Eloisa James
G--Good Rake is Hard to Find (A), Manda Collins
H--His First and Last, Terri Osburn
I--It Started with a Scandal, Julie Anne Long
J--Jingle Bell Harbor, Tracy Brogan
K--Kiss Me Hello, Grace Burrowes
L--Legend of Lyon Redmond (The), Julie Anne Long
M--Moonlight on Butternut Lake, Mary McNear
N--Not Always a Saint, Mary Jo Putney
O--Only a Promise, Mary Balogh
P--Put Up Your Duke, Megan Frampton
Q--Quiet Gentleman (The), Georgette Heyer
R--Rise, Karina Bliss
S--Starlight on Willow Lake, Susan Wiggs
T--Tall, Dark, and Wicked, Madeline Hunter
U--Under the Lights, Shannon Stacey
V--I'm Too Young to Be Seventy, Judith Viorst
W--When a Scot Ties the Knot, Tessa Dare
X--Texas Destiny, Lorraine Heath
Y--Your Wicked Ways, Eloisa James
Z--Mackenzie Clan Gathering, Jennifer Ashley