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July 2010 Reading List
(PART ONE)209. Redstone Ever After by Justine Davis — review
210. Make Me Yours by Betina Krahn — review
211. He's No Prince Charming by LuAnn McLane — review
212. Breathing Room by Susan Elizabeth Phillips — review
213. Daring Time by Beth Kery — review
214. A Catered Birthday Party by Isis Crawford — review (DNF)
215. In the Flesh by Livia Dare — review (re-read)
216. Tide of Desire by Yeva Wiest — review
217. Whipping The Cream by Yeva Wiest — review
218. Coconuts Over You by Yeva Wiest — review
219. Cruel Pleasures by Jude Mason — review
220. Slave to Passion by Jessica Coulter Smith — review
221. Cold Sight by Leslie Parrish — review
222. The Wicked House of Rohan by Anne Stuart — review
223. The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens — review
224. Exploring Culture: Exercises, Stories, and Synthetic Cultures by Gert Jan Hofstede et al. — review (non-fiction)
225. The Elusive Bride by Stephanie Laurens — review
226. Caffeine for a Marine by Kiernan Kelly — review
227. Summoning by Nobilis — review
228. A Love for All Nights by Jessica Coulter Smith — review
229. Madd Dreams by Julie Kimbrell — review
230. Homespun Bride by Jillian Hart — review
231. Just One of the Guys by Kristan Higgins — review
232. Ride to Ecstasy by Ann Cory — review
233. One on One by Cathryn Fox — review
234. Booty Call by Fiona Jayde — review
235. I, Robot Valentine by Alison Paige — review
236. Voyeur by Lacey Alexander — review
237. Wanted: Bodyguard by Carla Cassidy — review
238. Army of Two by Ingrid Weaver — review
239. Covert Agent's Virgin Affair by Linda Conrad — review
240. Letters to a Secret Lover by Toni Blake — review
July 2010 Reading List
(PART TWO)241. A Knight In Paris by Barbara Cartland — review
242. Kiss in Rome by Barbara Cartland — review
243. Security Measures by Joanna Wayne — review
244. Insatiable by Lauren Dane — review
245. Bet Me by Debra Webb et al. — review
246. Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter — review (fiction)
247. Holiday Bound by Beth Kery — review
248. Fascination In France by Barbara Cartland — review
249. To Catch a Killer by Kimberly Van Meter — review
250. His Final Seduction by Scarlett Childs — review
251. Stranger in My Arms by Lisa Kleypas — review (re-read)
252. Count to Ten by Karen Rose — review
253. Only With Your Love by Lisa Kleypas — review (re-read)
254. Die For Me by Karen Rose — review
255. Jane's Warlord by Angela Knight — review (re-read)
256. Mistress by Amanda Quick — review (re-read)
257. Border Lord by Arnette Lamb — review
258. Scream For Me by Karen Rose — review
259. The Devil on Horseback by Victoria Holt — review (re-read)
260. The Curse of the Kings by Victoria Holt — review (re-read
261. Secret for a Nightingale by Victoria Holt — review (re-read)
262. Kill For Me by Karen Rose — review
263. An Innocent in Paris by Barbara Cartland — review
264. Waltz of Hearts, No. 139 by Barbara Cartland — review
265. I Can See You by Karen Rose — review
266. Worth Any Price by Lisa Kleypas — review (re-read)
267. Wish List by Lisa Kleypas et al. — review (re-read)
268. Pale Moon Rider by Marsha Canham — review (re-read)
269. French Silk by Sandra Brown — review
books read in July 2010: 61
RRC Monthly Challenge - August Monthy Challenge
Challenge duration: 1 - 31 August (2010)
Challenge completed on August 20.
1. August: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “A”
Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian— 08/14
2. Birthday: Read a book from an August B-day celebrant.
Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden— 08/16 (B-Day girl: Yz)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Germany.
Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian— 08/20
4. Edinburgh Festival: Read a book set in Scotland or has Scottish characters in it.
The Pride of Lions by Marsha Canham— 08/05
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: Read a book that has an archeologist as a character or a search for an artifact is part of the plot or a book set in a museum or has a character that works in a museum.
Heart of Gold by Jessica Bird08/01
6. National American Indian Heritage Month Read a Native American romance, or a book written by one, or has a Native American character.
The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper— 08/03
7. Book Lovers’ Day Reread a favorite book, or read a book by a favorite author.
The Blood of Roses by Marsha Canham— 08/06
8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance.
Most Wanted by Diana Palmer— 08/12
9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves: summer, summer-reading, summer-reads.
The Mummy by Anne Rice— 08/11
10. Reader's Choice.
Time After Time by Constance O'Day-Flannery— 08/12
Featured Author Challenge: JR Ward (August 2010)
JR Ward aka Jessica Bird
J.R. Ward is a New York Times and USA Today Best Selling author of erotic paranormal romance, most especially the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. She lives in the south with her incredibly supportive husband and her beloved golden retriever. After graduating from law school, she began working in healthcare in Boston and spent many years as Chief of Staff of one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation. Writing has always been her passion and her idea of heaven is a whole day of nothing but her computer, her dog and her coffee pot.
Challenge Task: Read one book written by our featured author
Challenge Duration: The whole month
Heart of Gold by Jessica Bird— 08/01 (review)
Read the Month Challenge: August
Duration: August 1 - August 31 (2010)
Challenge complete on August 22.
A = Across a Moonlit Sea by Marsha Canham (August 4) — review
U = Under the Desert Moon by Marsha Canham (August 2) — review
G = Going All In by Jess Dee (August 22) — review
U = Uncharted Lands by Christine McKay (August 22) — review
S = Saddled by Delilah Devlin (August 22) — review
T = Through a Dark Mist by Marsha Canham (August 8) — review
August 2010 Reading List
270. Heart of Gold by Jessica Bird — review
271. Under the Desert Moon by Marsha Canham — review
272. The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper — review (fiction)
273. Across a Moonlit Sea by Marsha Canham — review
274. The Pride of Lions by Marsha Canham — review (re-read)
275. The Blood of Roses by Marsha Canham — review (re-read)
276. Midnight Honor by Marsha Canham — review
277. Through a Dark Mist by Marsha Canham — review
278. In the Shadow of Midnight by Marsha Canham — review
279. The Last Arrow by Marsha Canham — review (re-read)
280. The Mummy by Anne Rice — review
281. Time After Time by Constance O'Day-Flannery — review
282. Most Wanted by Diana Palmer — review
283. Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian — review
284. Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden — review
285. Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian — review
286. Going All In by Jess Dee — review
287. Saddled by Delilah Devlin — review
288. Uncharted Lands by Christine McKay — review
289. Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh — review
290. Burning Up by Angela Knight et al. — review
books read in August 2010: 21
RRRC Monthly Challenge - September Monthly Challenge
Challenge duration: 1 - 30 September (2010)
Challenge completed on September 13.
1. September: Read a book which title starts with “S”.
Snaring the Huntress by Sylvia Day— 09/08
2. Birthday: Read a book from a September B-day celebrant.
Catching Caroline by Sylvia Day (B-day celebrant: Laura)— 09/09
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Massachusetts.
Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian— 09/06
4.Pirate Day - Marauders of the Sea: Read a book that involves pirates or other sea-faring characters, like Vikings, ship captains, etc.
Pirate by Fabio— 09/01
5. Labor Day: Blue Collar Workers: Read a book where one of the major character is a blue-collar worker.
Silent Scream by Karen Rose— 09/05
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Read a Hispanic romance, or a book written by one, or has a Hispanic character.
Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian— 09/05
7. Library Card Sign-up Month: Read a book borrowed from the library. (In extreme cases that you don’t have access to a library, read a book that you borrow from someone else. Be sure to return the book when done. :))
Love At The Ritz by Barbara Cartland— 09/07
8. Romance Genre: Read a classic romance.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen— 09/06
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book from the first five pages of either of the following shelves: Women Friendship Month, Murder Mystery Books in honor of Agatha Christie
While My Pretty One Sleeps by Mary Higgins Clark— 09/08
10. Reader's Choice.
All I Ever Wanted by Kristan Higgins— 09/13
Back-To-School Challenge (Quarterly)
Challenge duration: September 1 - November 30 (2010)
Challenge completed on September 13.
1. Math - Read a book that has a number on the title. Example: 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover, One With the Night, First Drop of Crimson
While My Pretty One Sleeps by Mary Higgins Clark— 09/08
2. Literature - Read a book that is considered a "classic". Example: Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen— 09/06
3. Science - Read a sci-fi/futuristic romance, or a book where one of the main characters is in a scientific field.
Snaring the Huntress by Sylvia Day— 09/08
4. Art - Read a book with an interesting or beautiful cover, or has a character that is some kind of an artist.
Tempt Me Twice by Eden Bradley— 09/09
5. Music - Read a book with a title that is also a song title (Example: Born to Be Wild) or has a character that is into music (singer, musician, lyricist, etc.)
Squeeze Play by Joanne Rock (in Sliding into Home anthology)— 09/13
6. Computer Science - Read a book that involves computers or has a character that is good at it.
Silent Scream by Karen Rose— 09/05
7. Journalism - Read a book that has either a character (journalist, reporter, writer) or setting (publishing company, etc.) from the world of journalism.
Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian— 09/05
8. History - Read a book that is set in the past or has a character that works in a ‘history’ related field (archeologist, museum curator, researcher, etc).
Pirate by Fabio— 09/01
9. Phys Ed or Sports - Read a book with a sport in the title/cover or a character that plays sports.
Fired Up by Joanne Rock (in Sliding into Home anthology)— 09/13
10. Geography - Read a book that takes place in more than one country.
Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian— 09/06
Bonus: Pick 2 Electives (any subject/class not mentioned in the original list) and create your own category.
1. bonus - Animal Science - Read a book featuring a veterinarian or someone working with animals.
All I Ever Wanted by Kristan Higgins— 09/13
2. bonus - Photography - Read a book set in the photography field or has a character that is a photographer or works in a photo studio.
Erotic Exposure by Paige Tyler— 09/08
Read the Month Challenge: September
Duration: September 1 - September 30 (2010)
Challenge complete on September 9.
S = Snaring the Huntress by Sylvia Day (September 8) — review
E = Erotic Exposure by Paige Tyler (September 8) — review
P = Pirate by Fabio (September 1) — review
T = Three for Me? by R.G. Alexander (September 8) — review
E = Eden Bradley - Tempt Me Twice (September 9) — review
M = Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian (September 5) — review
B = Barbara Cartland - Love At The Ritz (September 7) — review
E = Eve of Sin City by S.J. Day (September 8) — review
R = Rose, Karen - Silent Scream (September 5) — review
Read-The-Season Challenge (Autumn)
Challenge duration: September 23 - December 21, 2010
Challenge complete on September 23!
A = Austin, Nicole - Erotique (September 23) — review
U = Unexpected Comfort by Kelly Ferjutz (September 23) — review
T = Tessa's Ambassador by Cyna Kade (September 23) — review
U = Under A Midnight Moon by Cora Zane (September 23) — review
M = Mummy Dearest by Cassandra Curtis (September 23) review
N = Nathalie Gray - Thrill of the Hunt (September 23) — review
"AUTUMN" (bonus) = Autumn Dawn - The Charmer (September 23) — review
September 2010 Reading List
(PART ONE)291. Pirate by Fabio — review
292. Silent Scream by Karen Rose — review
293. Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian — review
294. Pride and Prejudice by — review (re-read/classic)
295. Veil of Midnight by — review
296. Love At The Ritz by — review
297. While My Pretty One Sleeps by — review (re-read)
298. Three for Me? by R.G. Alexander — review
299. Erotic Exposure by Paige Tyler — review
300. Eve of Sin City by S.J. Day — review
301. Snaring the Huntress by Sylvia Day — review
302. Tempt Me Twice by Eden Bradley — review
303. Catching Caroline by Sylvia Day — review
304. All I Ever Wanted by Kristan Higgins — review
305. Sliding into Home by Joanne Rock
306. Warned by a Ghost by Barbara Cartland
307. In the Arms of Love by Barbara Cartland
308. An Angel in Hell by Barbara Cartland
309. Walking To Wonderland by Barbara Cartland
310. Kiss from a Stranger by Barbara Cartland
311. The Sleeping Princess by Barbara Cartland
312. Just Fate by Barbara Cartland
313. Hiding by Barbara Cartland
314. The Incomparable by Barbara Cartland
315. A Tangled Web by Barbara Cartland
316. The Prisoner Of Love by Barbara Cartland
317. The Husband Hunters by Barbara Cartland
318. In Love in Lucca by Barbara Cartland
319. Women Have Hearts by Barbara Cartland
320. Real Love Or Fake by Barbara Cartland
321. Little White Doves of Love by Barbara Carltand
322. The Magic of Paris by Barbara Cartland
323. The Marquis Who Hated Women by Barbara Cartland
324. Too Precious To Lose by Barbara Cartland
325. Pure and Untouched by Barbara Cartland
326. A Fugitive from Love by Barbara Cartland
September 2010 Reading List
(PART TWO)327. Loved For Himself by Barbara Cartland
328. A Wish Comes True by Barbara Cartland
329. The Passionate Princess by Barbara Cartland
330. Under A Midnight Moon by Cora Zane — review
331. Unexpected Comfort by Kelly Ferjutz — review
332. The Charmer by Autumn Dawn — review
333. Erotique by Nicole Austin — review
334. Tessa's Ambassador: Naughty Nooners by Cyna Kade — review
335. Mummy Dearest by Cassandra Curtis — review
336. Thrill of the Hunt by Nathalie Gray — review
337. Sugar on Top by Leigh Ellwood — review
338. Unplugged by Savannah Reardon — review
339. Sweet Punishment by Celia Jade — review
340. Mistletoe Magic by Christine Pope — review
341. The Bad Widow by Barbara Elsborg — review
342. Bride's Holiday Gift by Solange Ayre — review
343. Changing Perspective by Marilu Mann — review
344. Danu the Return by Sally Painter — review
345. Desire in the Dark by Naima Simone — review
346. Door Prize by Lynn LaFleur — review
347. The Ghost of Goodacre Hall by Cassandra Curtis — review
348. Tempted to Love by Barbara Cartland
349. A Bride for Tom by Ruth Ann Nordin — review
350. Revenge Is Sweet by Barbara Cartland
351. The Karma of Love by Barbara Cartland
352. Hidden By Love by Barbara Cartland
353. Who Can Deny Love? by Barbara Cartland
354. Safe In Paradise by Barbara Cartland
355. A Portrait of Love by Barbara Cartland
356. The Incredible Honeymoon by Barbara Cartland
357. The Dawn of Love by Barbara Cartland
358. The Queen Saves the King by Barbara Cartland
359. Look, Listen and Love by Barbara Cartland
360. The Unwanted Wedding by Barbara Cartland
361. The Drums of Love by Barbara Cartland
362. Wish For Love by Barbara Cartland
books read in September 2010: 72
RRRC Monthly Challenge - October Monthly Challenge
Challenge duration: 1 - 31 October (2010)
Challenge completed on October 19, 2010.
1. October: Read a book which title starts with “O”.
Outlaw Lovers Dossier by Jan Springer— 10/03
2. Birthday: Read a book from an October B-day celebrant’s GR bookshelf.
Into the Crossfire by Lisa Marie Rice (B-Day celebrant: Auntee)— 10/15
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from North Carolina.
Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy— 10/19
4. Teacher’s Day: Read a book set in a school, college or university, or a character is in the education field (teacher, professor, lecturer, etc).
Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy— 10/04
5. Law & Order: Read a book where one of the major character is a lawyer or judge, or in the 911 Emergency Service field (police, firefighter, paramedic, etc).
Last to Die by Kate Brady— 10/16
6. Halloween: Read a ‘scary’ book, or one that features a typical “Halloween” character (witch, vampire, ghost, etc)
Dark Peril by Christine Feehan— 10/10
7. National Book Month: Read a book set in the publishing business, or a book about writing, or one with a character that is a writer, publisher, editor, etc.
The Other Side of the Page by Terry Odell— 10/03
8. Romance Genre: Read a romantic suspense book or a suspenseful romance.
Shadows at Midnight by Elizabeth Jennings— 10/06
9. Of Lists and Shelves - Teen Read Week: Read a book from the first five pages of either of the following shelves:
young adult, teen reads, juvenile fiction.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott— 10/02
10. Reader's Choice.
Assassin's Heart by Monica Burns— 10/19
Read the Month Challenge: October
Duration: October 1 - October 31 (2010)
Challenge complete on October 16, 2010.
O = Outlaw Lovers Dossier by Jan Springer (October 3) — review
C = Christine Feehan - Dark Peril (October 10) — review
T = Treasured by Crystal Jordan (October 11) — review
O = The Other Side of the Page by Terry Odell (October 3) — review
B = Brady, Kate - Last to Die (October 16) — review
E = Elizabeth Jennings - Shadows at Midnight (October 6) — review
R = Rice, Lisa Marie - Into the Crossfire (October 15) — review
Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Challenge Duration: October 11, 2010 - April 11, 2011 (6 months)
Challenge complete on October 24, 2010.
1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion.
Shadow of Revenge by Alathea Wright— 10/17
2. GI Joe: Read a book with a character that is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind.
Into the Crossfire by Lisa Marie Rice— 10/15
3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover.
Hand-Dipped Pleasure by Leannan Mac Llyr— 10/22
4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover.
Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy— 10/19
5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title.
Seeing Red by Susan Crandall— 10/24
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind.
Assassin's Heart by Monica Burns— 10/19
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a character that is a child or teenager.
Pitch Black by Susan Crandall— 10/22
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist of some kind, draws, or is a graphic artist or read a graphic novel.
City Hunter, Volume 1 by Tsukasa Hojo— 10/24
9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title.
Love Leaves at Midnight by Barbara Cartland— 10/17
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head.
Moonlight Phantom by Alathea Wright— 10/16
Bonus 1 - Clue: Read a book involving a mystery.
Last to Die by Kate Brady— 10/16
Bonus 2 - Battleships: Read a book set on a ship, during the era of piracy etc.
Treasured by Crystal Jordan— 10/11
October 2010 Reading List
363. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott — review (fiction / re-read)
364. Outlaw Lovers Dossier by Jan Springer — review
365. Never Lose Love by Barbara Cartland
366. The Other Side of the Page by Terry Odell — review
367. Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy — review
368. Shadows at Midnight by Elizabeth Jennings — review
369. Dark Peril by Christine Feehan — review
370. Treasured by Crystal Jordan — review
371. Into the Crossfire by Lisa Marie Rice — review
372. Moonlight Phantom by Alathea Wright (re-read)
373. Last to Die by Kate Brady — review
374. Love Leaves at Midnight by Barbara Cartland
375. Shadow of Revenge by Alathea Wright (re-read)
376. Assassin's Heart by Monica Burns — review
377. Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy — review
378. Pitch Black by Susan Crandall — review
379. Hand-Dipped Pleasure by Leannan Mac Llyr — review
380. Born of Love by Barbara Cartland
381. Seeing Red by Susan Crandall — review
382. Beyond The Stars by Barbara Cartland
383. Love is the Key by Barbara Cartland
384. Love Locked In by Barbara Cartland
385. The River of Love by Barbara Cartland
386. The Wonderful Dream by Barbara Cartland
387. The Kiss of Life, Vol. 136 by Barbara Cartland
388. Love Strikes Satan by Barbara Cartland
389. The Slaves of Love by Barbara Cartland
390. The Innocent Imposter by Barbara Cartland
391. The Spirit of Love 134 by Barbara Cartland
392. The Angel And The Rake by Barbara Cartland
393. Love In The Ruins by Barbara Cartland
books read in October 2010: 31
RRRC Monthly Challenge - November Monthly Challenge
Challenge duration: 1 - 30 November (2010)
Challenge completed on November 16.
1. November: Read a book which title starts with “N”.
Nocked for a Loop: Naughty Nooners by Sam Cheever— 11/06
2. Birthday: Read a book from a November B-day celebrant’s GR bookshelf.
A Victory For Love by Barbara Cartland (Happy Birthday to me!)— 11/16
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Nevada.
Wild Heat by Bella Andre— 11/01
4. Thanksgiving Day: Read a book about family, God, immigrants, harvest/agriculture or set during that time of the year.
Dark Celebration by Christine Feehan— 11/15
5. Guy Fawkes Night: Read a hot/steamy book, a book with fire on the cover, or a book where one of the major characters is a firefighter, a conspirator or a rebel.
Making A Scene by Trudy Doyle— 11/14
6. World Television Day: Read a book where one of the major characters is an actor, producer, makeup artist, news editor or works in the Television industry.
Hold on to the Nights by Karen Foley— 11/16
7. Get ‘Er Done: Read a book you've been meaning to get to, i.e. a book that has been on your TBR for a long time, a series catch-up, a book you need to return to the library or friend, etc.
Zorro by Isabel Allende— 11/12
8. Romance Genre: Read a Serial Romance (ex. Harlequin, Silhouette, etc).
Shadow Protector by Jenna Ryan— 11/13
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book from the first 11 pages of the Book Club shelf.
The Princess Bride by William Goldman— 11/03
10. Reader's Choice.
Deadly Intent by Kylie Brant— 11/05
Read the Month Challenge: November
Duration: November 1 - November 30 (2010)
Challenge completed on November 17.
N = Nocked for a Loop: Naughty Nooners by Sam Cheever (November 6) — review
O = Only a Dream by Barbara Cartland (November 15)
V = A Victory For Love by Barbara Cartland (November 16)
E = (The) Explosion of Love by Barbara Cartland (November 17)
M = Making A Scene by Trudy Doyle (November 14) — review
B = Brant, Kylie - Deadly Intent (November 5) — review
E = (The) Enchanted Waltz by Barbara Cartland (November 17)
R = Ryan, Jenna - Shadow Protector (November 13) — review
November 2010 Reading List
394. Wild Heat by Bella Andre — review (re-read
395. The Princess Bride by William Goldman — review (fiction)
396. Deadly Intent by Kylie Brant — review
397. Nocked for a Loop by Sam Cheever — review
398. Zorro by Isabel Allende — review (fiction)
399. Shadow Protector by Jenna Ryan — review
400. Making A Scene by Trudy Doyle — review
401. Dark Celebration by Christine Feehan — review (re-read)
402. Only a Dream by Barbara Cartland
403. A Victory For Love by Barbara Cartland
404. Hold on to the Nights by Karen Foley — review (re-read)
405. The Explosion of Love by Barbara Cartland
406. The Enchanted Waltz by Barbara Cartland
407. Seeking Love by Barbara Cartland
408. A Dangerous Disguise by Barbara Cartland
409. Danger by the Nile by Barbara Cartland
410. A Halo for the Devil by Barbara Cartland
411. Love is the Reason for Living by Barbara Cartland
412. A Dog, a Horse and a Heart by Barbara Cartland
413. The Ghost Who Fell In Love by Barbara Cartland
414. A Ghost in Monte Carlo by Barbara Cartland
415. The Twists and Turns of Love by Barbara Cartland
416. Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie — review (re-read / fiction)
417. Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie (re-read / fiction)
418. Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie (fiction)
419. Third Girl by Agatha Christie (fiction)
420. The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie
421. Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie (fiction)
422. The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie (fiction)
423. Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie (fiction)
424. Peril at End House by Agatha Christie (fiction)
books read in November 2010: 31
Let's Celebrate it! Challenge (Quarterly)
Challenge duration: December 1, 2010 - February 28, 2011
Challenge completed on December 8, 2010.
1. Christmas - Read a Christmas-themed book either in its cover or its storyline.
Mistletoe And Murder by Jenna Ryan— 12/01
2. Hanukkah - Read a book where there is candle/s on the cover, or has a character that is Jewish, or whose author has a total of 8 letters in his/her name.
Heart Spell by Cora Zane— 12/02
3. Boxing Day - Read a book that has gift/gifts on its cover, or (I’m taking the word ‘boxing’ in a different context here, so forgive me.) read a book that has a fighter/warrior character or a character involved in some kind of sport.
Back in Black by Lori Foster— 12/04
4. Winter’s Solstice - Read a book that has a winter scene on the cover or has the word 'winter' in its title, or read a novella.
Beautiful Girl by Shiloh Walker— 12/07
5. Kwanzaa - Read a book set in Africa, or has an African-American character, or has a picture of fruits/harvest on the cover.
Delaney's Desert Sheikh by Brenda Jackson— 12/01
6. New Year’s Day - Read a book that is first in a series or a book recently released (within the months of this challenge).
Fatal Affair by Marie Force— 12/04
7. Three King’s Day - Read a book that has a character of noble blood, or has a three-word title.
The Daffodil Mystery by Edgar Wallace— 12/08
8. Chinese New Year - Read a book set in Asia, or has dragons in the story.
Kiss of Fury by Deborah Cooke— 12/07
9. Groundhog Day - Read a book that has an animal in its cover, or a book that has time-travel in it.
Styx's Storm by Lora Leigh— 12/01
10. Valentine’s Day - Read a book that is predominantly red in color, or has the word (heart, kiss, love) as part of its title.
Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cooke— 12/06
RRRC Monthly Challenge - December Monthly Challenge
Challenge duration: 1 - 31 December (2010)
Challenge completed on December 6.
1. December: Read a book which title starts with “D”.
Delaney's Desert Sheikh by Brenda Jackson— 12/01
2. Birthday: Read a book from a December B-day celebrant’s GR bookshelf.
Back in Black by Lori Foster (Happy birthday to Valerie!)— 12/04
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Pennsylvania.
Christmas Ransom by Jenna Ryan— 12/01
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: Read a book set during war time or has a soldier/military man as a main character.
Styx's Storm by Lora Leigh— 12/01
5. End of the Year: Finish It! Read a book that is the last book or latest release of a series.
Blood Spells by Jessica Andersen— 12/05
6. Challenge Freebie: Read a book that you are reading for another challenge, preferably one that you are wrapping up for the year.
Fatal Affair by Marie Force— 12/04
7. Beethoven's Birthday: Read a book set in the music business, or a book about music, or one with a character that is a musician, singer, lyricist, or any career related to the industry.
My Christmas Wish by Ember Case— 12/01
8. Romance Genre: Read a Christian or Inspirational Romance.
It's Now or Never by Wendy Davy— 12/01
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Christmas Romance Read a book from the Popular Christmas Romance shelf.
Naughty or Nice? by Sherrilyn Kenyon et al.— 12/02
10. Reader's Choice.
Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cooke— 12/06
Read the Month Challenge: December
Duration: December 1 - December 31 (2010)
Challenge completed on December 8.
D = Delaney's Desert Sheikh by Brenda Jackson (December 1)
E = Ember Case - My Christmas Wish (December 1) — review
C = Christmas Ransom by Jenna Ryan (December 1) — review
E = Edgar Wallace - The India Rubber Men (December 7)
M = Marie Force - Fatal Affair (December 4) — review
B = Back in Black by Lori Foster (December 4) — review
E = Edgar Wallace - The Daffodil Mystery (December 8)
R = Ryan, Jenna - Mistletoe And Murder (December 1) — review
Read-the-Season Challenge - Italian Edition: INVERNO (Winter)
Challenge duration: December 21, 2010 - March 20, 2011
Challenge complete on December 26!
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December 2010 Reading List
425. The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie (fiction)
426. Mistletoe And Murder by Jenna Ryan — review (re-read)
427. Christmas Ransom by Jenna Ryan — review (re-read)
428. My Christmas Wish by Ember Case — review
429. It's Now or Never by Wendy Davy — review
430. Delaney's Desert Sheikh by Brenda Jackson — review
431. Styx's Storm by Lora Leigh — review
432. Naughty or Nice? by Sherrilyn Kenyon et al. — review (re-read)
433. Heart Spell by Cora Zane — review
434. Fatal Affair by Marie Force — review
435. Back in Black by Lori Foster — review
436. Blood Spells by Jessica Andersen — review
437. Kiss of Fire by Deborah Brooke — review
438. The India Rubber Men by Edgar Wallace (fiction / re-read)
439. Kiss of Fury by Deborah Cooke — review
440. Beautiful Girl by Shiloh Walker — review
441. The Daffodil Mystery by Edgar Wallace (fiction / re-read)
442. Line of Fire by Jo Davis — review
443. Gypsy Magic by Barbara Cartland
444. Ride the Fire by Jo Davis — review
445. Christmas with a Vampire by Merline Lovelace et al. — review
446. The Three Oak Mystery by Edgar Wallace (fiction / re-read)
447. The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks — review
448. No Place To Run by Maya Banks — review
449. The Feathered Serpent by Edgar Wallace (fiction / re-read)
450. True North by Marie Force — review
451. The Door with Seven Locks by Edgar Wallace (fiction / re-read)
452. The Clue of the Silver Key by Edgar Wallace (fiction / re-read)
453. Fellowship of the Frog by Edgar Wallace (fiction / re-read)
454. The Council of Justice by Edgar Wallace (fiction / re-read)
455. Infamous by Suzanne Brockmann — review
456. The Fall by Marie Force — review
457. Interlude in Pearl by Emily Ryan-Davis — review
458. Sex and the Single Pearl by Mia Varano — review
459. The Orchid Hunter by Sandra K. Moore — review
460. Rosa d'inverno by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss — review (re-read)
461. The Yellow Snake by Edgar Wallace (fiction / re-read)
462. Night Shift by Nora Roberts — review
463. Night Shadow by Nora Roberts — review
464. Nightshade by Nora Roberts — review
465. Risky Business by Nora Roberts — review
466. Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie (fiction / re-read)
467. The Three Just Men by Edgar Wallace (fiction / re-read)
468. The Forger by Edgar Wallace (fiction / re-read)
469. When The Gangs Came To London by Edgar Wallace (fiction / re-read)
470. The Avenger by Edgar Wallace (fiction / re-read)
471. The Missing Million by Edgar Wallace (fiction / re-read)
books read in December 2010: 47
Romance Readers Reading Challenges
Books mentioned in this topic
Orchid (other topics)A Gentleman in Love (other topics)
In the Dead of Night (other topics)
The Poor Governess (other topics)
The Love Pirate (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Leslie Kelly (other topics)Leslie Parrish (other topics)
Challenge duration: July 15, 2010 - January 14, 2011
Challenge complete on August 8, 2010.
Read 1 book with a cover that matches the description below. There will be 3 categories:
People in Covers
Lonely Chick
Lonesome Dude
Kissing/Doing It
Body Parts (Eyes, hands, feet, etc. - no faces)
Other than People
Animal Kingdom (Mammals, insects, fish, etc.)
Natural World (Trees, flowers, sea, clouds, etc.)
Structures (Buildings, houses, street, etc.)
Objects (Purses, cars, etc.)
Just Type (words with minimal design elements)
Covers According to You
Beautiful
Ugly
Your Favorite Color