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November 2009 Reading Challenge

Thanks Flib!!! Was it you who I saw won the book Truly, Madly: A Novel? I won that book too, third one I have won on GR. Love to win!!!

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2. C/D/E - Eugenie Markham, Thorn Queen
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7. R/S/T - Sookie Stackhouse, Wolfsbane and Mistletoe
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Just finished Wraith by Phaedra Weldon (****) and enjoyed it quite a bit! It's urban fantasy rather than paranormal romance. I'd say it's comparable to the Greywalker series by Kat Richardson as well as a little like the Mercy Hollings series by Toni Andrews, so if you like either of those, definitely give Wraith a try. I'd almost classify them as a dark supernatural mystery. Oh, and if you live around Atlanta, GA then make sure to check it out as there's TONS of local color in this one!
1. A/B - Raine Benares - The Trouble With Demons by Lisa Shearin
2. C/D/E -
3. F/G/H - Mercy Hollings - Angel of Mercy by Toni Andrews
4. I/J/K -
5. L/M/N -
6. O/P/Q -
7. R/S/T -
8. U/V/W -
9. X/Y/Z -








Yep, I won that one. First thing I won on goodreads. wheee! I put it on my to-be-read list.

As of November 17:
8/9 Completed
9.X/Y/Z: currently reading- ☆☆☆☆☆ (I hope!!!)
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CURRENTLY READING


2. C/D/E -Chad Wilson (Tameka's Smile)
3. F/G/H -Regan Garret (Darkness Unleashed)
4. I/J/K -Katya Haas (Blaze of Memory)
5. L/M/N -Gaven Matthias (Shadowlight)
6. O/P/Q -Paenthers (Passion Untamed)
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1.A/B-Argeneau Marguerite-Vampire Interrupted-Lynsay Sands
2.C/D/E-Sinsar Dubh-Darkfever-Karen Marie Moning
3.F/G/H-Gavin Matthias-Shadowlight-Lynn Viehl
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5.L/M/N-Merit-Friday Night Bites-Chloe Neill
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7.R/S/T-Radin-Dark Elves VI Awakening-Jet Mykles
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3. F/G/H Gabrielle Sansouci Chin- Marked By Passion by Kate Perry
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5. L/M/N Marguerite Argeneau - Vampire, Interrupted by Lynsay Sands
6. O/P/Q Quinn - Bound to Shadows by Keri Arthur
7. R/S/T Quinn Tyrell - Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cooke
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9. X/Y/Z Kiara Zamir - Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon











As of November 17:
8/9 Completed
1.A/B: Joe Bascombe- You're the One that I Haunt -- completed: 11/3 ★★★★☆
2.C/D/E: Kelly ..."
Wow Tara, I see you have finished the Karen Chance books.
So... how did you like 'em?
*whispers: I'm trying to advertise them, spread the positivity* :P

Eighth Grade Bits was cute enough, but a bit too young for me (this coming from someone in their 30s who regularly reads YA). Undoubtedly a great series for a younger young adult.
1. A/B: Adrien English - A Dangerous Thing by Josh Lanyon Currently Reading
2. C/D/E: Cal Leandros - Nightlife by Rob Thurman
4. I/J/K: Jaz Parks Bite Marks by Jennifer Rardin - Currently Reading
5. L/M/N: Marc Ramos - Prey by Rachel Vincent Currently Listening To
8. U/V/W: Victor Bayne - Criss Cross by Jordan Castillo Price
9. X/Y/Z: Tally Youngblood - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld










I decided to change my A/B selection from The Trouble With Demons (character Raine Benares) by Lisa Shearin to Soul Deep (character Amanda Marion) by Lora Leigh.
Soul Deep (***) is the 5th book in the Breed Series or the 1st book in the Coyote Breed Series - depending on how you decide to count. I love the Breed series overall, but some books are definitely better than others. Soul Deep fell in the middle of the batch for me. I think this is because it wasn't as "in-depth" as the books further into the series. There just wasn't enough background about the two lead characters for me to begin to care about them. And, their whirlwind "romance" just wasn't believable, but then again, the book is only 190 pages. But, I love the series as a whole and will therefore continue reading the ones I've missed. :-) Oh, and as a warning to those who don't know this series but are considering it - this isn't just PNR, it's erotica. The sex scenes are VERY hot and can get a bit kinky. Which I love.
1. A/B -
2. C/D/E -
3. F/G/H - Mercy Hollings - Angel of Mercy by Toni Andrews
4. I/J/K -
5. L/M/N -
6. O/P/Q -
7. R/S/T -
8. U/V/W -
9. X/Y/Z -
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And how are you liking the Kresley Cole books?"
I'd been concentrating on the RRR Group monthly challenge :) That's all done now so I can get cracking on this one! I'm enjoying the IAD series. Sexy vampires and werewolves ... what's not to love - lol! Have just finished reading about Sebastian and Kaderin (loved Sebastian!). Now reading Bowen's story.


1. A/B: Bowen MacRieve from Wicked Deeds On A Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
3. F/G/H: Holly Ashwin from Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole
5. L/M/N: Néomi Laress from Dark Needs At Night's Edge by Kresley Cole
7. R/S/T: Rydstrom Woede from Kiss Of A Demon King by Kresley Cole
9. X/Y/Z:









I've heard good things about Cade - looking forward to reading his story too :)
1. A/B Into the Flame Douglas Black
2. C/D/E Fanged & FabulousSarah Dearly
3. F/G/H Touch of DarknessTasya Hunnicutt 11/18 ****
4. I/J/K Into The ShadowKaren Sonnet
5. L/M/N CovetMarie-Teresa Boudreau
6. O/P/Q Lady & the VampMichael Quinn
7. R/S/T Bitten & SmittenThierry de Bennicoeur 11/12 ***
8. U/V/W Scent of DarknessJasha Wilder 11/16 ***.5
9. X/Y/Z Marked Marked (House of Night, #1)
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Other books read/finished:
2. C/D/E Fanged & FabulousSarah Dearly
4. I/J/K Into The ShadowKaren Sonnet
5. L/M/N CovetMarie-Teresa Boudreau
6. O/P/Q Lady & the VampMichael Quinn
9. X/Y/Z Marked Marked (House of Night, #1)
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So... how did you like 'em?
*whispers: I'm trying to advertise them, spread the positivity* :P"
LOL. I would have like them better if someone had a name that started with and X/Y/Z! But I obviously didn't hold that against them! They were all 3 and 4 stars, plus I have few new characters to add to my favorite's list. You really just have to push through the first book and remember they do get better.

Woohoo, Cade! Yummy, scrummy Cade. My fave, hands down. Wicked hot and hilarious - what's not to love?

And yes isn't Cade just to best! He knows he's sexy and he's going to use it against you any way he can...rowr... I want to lick some horns ;)

And yes isn't Cade just to best! He knows he's sexy and he's going to use it against you any way he can...rowr... I want to lick some horns ;)"
Someone say sexy man?? Please tell me what books you are reading!! Yummy!

A/B - Circenn Brodie-The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning
C/D/E - Gwen Cassidy-Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
I/J/K - Jillian St. Clair-To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning
O/P/Q - Gabrielle O'Callaghan-The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
U/V/W - V'Lane-Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning
X/Y/Z - Chloe Zanders-The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
Has anyone had any trouble navigating Goodreads? Some pages won't load at all. It might just be my computer.










Who are you adding to your favorite character list? Is it a certain blond angry war mage? :D

I'm anxious to see what Dec.'s Challenge will be. I hope it's not re-reads because I have way too many in my TBR piles to start re-reading things.

Seconded and thirded.

And yes isn't Cade just to best! He knows he's sexy and he's going to use it against you any way he can...rowr... I want to lick some horns ;)"
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Lynn, we're talking about book #6 of the Immortal After Dark series by Kresley Cole. Now, actually: all her men are sexy and special but our Cade just tops it.

Amelia, Tara is totally into Pritkin. Almost since the very beginning! We've got one more in our camp, hooray!







1. A/B: Alexios - Atlantis Unmasked by Alyssa Day
6. O/P/Q: Opal Cowan - Sea Glass by Maria V. Snyder
8. U/V/W: Vardimal Santino - Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow




2. C/D/E - Ever, Shadowland (Evermore)
3. F/G/H - Georgina, Succubus Blues (Succubus)
4. I/J/K - Vishous, Lover Unbound (BDB)***
5. L/M/N - Nalla, Father Mine (BDB)***
6. O/P/Q - Phury, Lover Enshrined (BDB)***
7. R/S/T - Rage, Lover Eternal (BDB)***
8. U/V/W - Wrath, Dark Revealed (BDB)***
9. X/Y/Z - Zadist, Lover Awakend (BDB)***
***Finished
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Also Reading in November:
The Black Dagger Brotherhood An Insider's Guide
Lover Avenged
Betrayals

C/D/E Cassandra Palmer Claimed By Shadow by Karen Chance
F/G/H Grant, Kent No Escape Shannon Butcher
X/Y/Z Zoe Martinique Wraith by Phaedra Weldon


It's True! First, I was all about Tomas, then there was Pritkin. NEVER Mircea. Ask Mel, I have a stubborn almost irrational dislike for him. She's trying to get me over that... it doesn't seem to be working though... :)

The first book is a novella in the anthology Playing Easy to Get. It's called "The Warlord Wants Forever" and she has it available for free on her website, I think. If you start with #2, which is the first full length book, A Hunger Like No Other, you should be fine. I didn't read the first one and I never felt lost.

1. A/B: Anita Blake,
2. C/D/E: Claire Danvers,
3. F/G/H: Gabriel Tauhou,
4. I/J/K: Jennifer Scales,
5. L/M/N: Michael Glass,
6. O/P/Q: Quinn Black,
7. R/S/T: Alexander Sterling,
8. U/V/W: Wrath,
9. X/Y/Z: Zane, The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe, changed from original choice because I couldn't get my hands on a copy of Tempted fast enough

Nichole wrote: "The first book is a novella in the anthology Playing Easy to Get. It's called "The Warlord Wants Forever" and she has it available for free on her website, I think..."
:( I just checked and it's not on her website. Anyone know where to find the short story The Warlord Wants Forever from the anthology Playing Easy to Get?

3/9 done
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Nichole wrote: "The first book is a novella in the anthology Playing Easy to Get. It's called "The Warlord Wan..."
Darn. I got it for free from an ad here on goodreads. Since it was being given away for free, I assume there wouldn't be any problem with me sharing it so if you'd like a copy, PM me with your email address.

1. A/B: Anita Blake,
2. C/D/E: Claire Danvers,
3. F/G/H: Gabriel Tauhou,
4. I/J/K: Jennifer Scales,
5. L/M/N: Michael Glass,
6. O/P/Q: Quinn Black,
7. R/S/T: Alexander Sterling,
8. U/V/W: Wrath,
9. X/Y/Z: Zane,
I really enjoyed this, guys! It exposed me to a whole bunch of authors I might not have read otherwise. Thanks!











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2. C/D/E:
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5. L/M/N:
6. O/P/Q:
7. R/S/T:
8. U/V/W: Valerie, Devil Inside
9. X/Y/Z: Zane, Tainted
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K, but you have to read the others first or you'll be totally lost.
wow--don't get on line all day and you guys go a bit nuts on me. FOURTY posts today? Well, since midnight last night, anyway.
And Cade IS Yummy. After all, as my heroine Nix says, "Yummy, lickalisious horns." Lol, and I don't remember which of the 2 brothers it is, but she pouts at one point and tells them, "You should have let me lick your horns," when they try to get her to tell them something (not telling, so no spoilers) that they want to know.
And Cade IS Yummy. After all, as my heroine Nix says, "Yummy, lickalisious horns." Lol, and I don't remember which of the 2 brothers it is, but she pouts at one point and tells them, "You should have let me lick your horns," when they try to get her to tell them something (not telling, so no spoilers) that they want to know.






2) C/D/E: Catherine Daniels in Tempting the Highlander by Janet Chapman
OR: Eve Dallas in Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb
3) F/G/H: Calder Holbrook in For All Eternity by Linda Lael Miller
OR Katya Haas in Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh
4) I/J/K: Jessa Bellamy in Shadowlight A Novel of the Kyndred by Lynn Viehl
8) U/V/W: Vin diPietro in Covet by J.R. Ward
OR: Winter MacKeage in Only With a Highlander by Janet Chapman
Also read this month:
The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson
Home Song by LaVyrle Spencer
Days of Infamy by Newt Gingrich
Our Town by Thornton Wilder
A Little Magic (3 novellas) by Nora Roberts
The General's Daughter by Kate Huntington
Counterpoint by James Huston
The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters

4. I/J/K = Jace Wayland - City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
8. U/V/W = Vasilisa "Lissa" Dragomir - Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead Currently reading.
9. X/Y/Z = Zach Taylor - The Hunter (The Forbidden Game, #1) by L.J. Smith










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Argeneau,LissiannaA Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands11/11 ****C/D/E
de Simone, Adrienne Beyond the Highland Mist by K. M. Moning11/09 ***F/G/H
Gryphon]Mona Lisa Awakeningby Sunny11/1 ****I/J/K
Joy RandallA Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister11/16 ****L/M/N
MacKayla Lane Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning11/4 ****O/P/Q
Quinn, Sullivan Wolf at the Door by Christine Warren11/15 ****R/S/T
Tolliver Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris11/14 ***U/V/W
Williams, Taber The Man Withinby Lora Leigh11/11 ***X/Y/Z
Xhex Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward11/6 ****