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Clean Off My Category Shelf Challenge
Challenge Title: Clean off the Category Romances On Your Shelf
Duration: 1/1/2010-12/31/2010
Number of Books: 60 (minimum)
Challenge Description: Read at least five category romances on my bookshelf a month. I have a backlog of category romances that I have accumulated over the years. They must be books that I owned as of January 1, 2010. Any category romances I read that are new will not count towards my challenge goal.
January
1.A Bride for His Majesty's Pleasure by Penny Jordan 1/18
2.The Oilman's Baby Bargain by Michelle Celmer 1/18
3.Marriage on the Rebound by Michelle Reid 1/18
4.The Desert King's Bejewelled Bride 1/18
5. Second-Best Bride by Sara Wood 1/18
February
6. Pure Princess, Bartered Bride by Caitlin Crews 2/7
7.The Brazillian's Blackmailed Bride by Michelle Reid 2/20
8.The Outback Bridal Rescue by Emma Darcy 2/21
9.The Greek's Innocent Virgin by Lucy Monroe 2/21
10.Mr. Strictly Business by Day Leclaire 2/21
10/60 completed. Monthly goal: 5/5 completed (January and February).
11.Reluctant Mistress, Blackmailed Wife by Lynne Graham 2/28 11/60 completed, 6/5 completed February
March
12.Secret Baby, Convenient Wife by Kim Lawrence 3/2
13.Ruthlessely Bedded, Forcibly Wedded by Abby Green 3/6
14.Blackmailed into Marriage by Lucy Monroe 3/6
15.Rafe Sinclair's Revenge by Gayle Wilson 3/6
16.Saints and Sinners by Olivia Rupprecht 3/14
16/60 completed, 5/5 completed monthly goal March

Update 4/22/10
17.Against the Rules by Linda Howard 4/11
18.A Tough Man to Tame by Iris Johansen 4/11
19.She's Got it Bad by Sarah Mayberry 4/17
20.The Sheikh's Rebellious Mistress by Sandra Marton 4/20
21.The Cowboy and the Lady by Diana Palmer 4/22
21/60 completed. Monthly goal 5/5 April.
Update 5/19/10
22.The French Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress by Abby Green 5/15
23.Night Rescuer by Cindy Dees 5/15
24.On Thin Ice by Debra Lee Brown 5/17
25.The Greek's Forced Bride by Michelle Reid 5/17
26.Blackmailed Bride, Inexperienced Wife by Annie West 5/18
26/60 Completed. Monthly Goal 5/5

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A to Z Female Character Challenge
Update 5/04/10
A= Ashlyn Darrow from The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9
B=Billi SanGreal from Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda 5/18
C= Cassie Palmer from Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/20
D= Dee or Delilah from Saints and Sinners by Olivia Rupprecht 3/14
E=Elizabeth Richards from Rafe Sinclair's Revenge by Gayle Wilson 3/6/10
F=Molly Fyde from Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue by Hugh Howey 3/24/10
G=Gabrielle from Pure Princess, Bartered Bride by Caitlin Crews 2/7/10
H=Helen Day from Burning Alive: The Sentinel Wars 1/28/10
I=Ionanthe from A Bride at His Majesty's Pleasure by Penny Jordan 1/18
J= Jaimie Fielding from Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/4
K=Kara from Unbound by Lori Devoti 2/15/10
L=Liberty Jones from Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas 2/6/10
M=Meadow Szarvas from Tongue in Chic by Christina Dodd 2/13/10
N=Natasha Kirby from The Innocent's Surrender by Sara Craven 3/5/10
O
P=Poppy Hathaway Rutledge from Tempt Me at Twilight Lisa Kleypas 2/20/10
Q
R=Rosalia Kennedy Marquez from Blackmailed into Marriage by Lucy Monroe 3/6/10
S=Shaan from Marriage on the Rebound by Michelle Reid 1/18
T= Tessa Noble Devenant from Dark Hunger by Sara Reinke 1/6
U
V
W=Clara Woodrow from Rocky Mountain Courtship, Stetsons, Spring & Wedding Rings by Jillian Hart 5/4
X=Xhex from Lover Mine by JR Ward 5/2/10
Y
Z=Zoe Ford from She's Got it Bad by Sarah Mayberry 4/15

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Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 5/18/10
FAE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

WEREWOLVES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

VAMPIRES
1. Lover Mine by JR Ward 5/2/10
2.
3.
4.
5.

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2.
3.
4.
5.

GHOSTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

DRAGONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ANGELS
1. Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda 5/18
2.
3.
4.
5.

DEMONS
1. Demon Angel by Meljean Brook 5/9
2.
3.
4.
5.

WITCHES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (5/21)
2.
3.
4.
5.
Completed 3/50

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Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big? - this option is for the slightly heavier reader who wants to commit to 5 Chunksters over the remainder of the year

Completed 5/5

1. Sabriel by Garth Nix (496 pages) 4/25
2. Lover Mine by JR Ward (511 pages) 5/2
3. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan (455 pages) 5/7
4. The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss (488 pages) 5/14
5. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (560 pages) 5/21

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Sightly More Challenging Summer Challenge

June:(wedding theme)
The True Love Wedding Dress by Catherine Anderson, et al
Weddings From Hell by Maggie Shayne et al
Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian (brides wear veils)
Marrying The Captain by Carla Kelly

July:
Jackson Rule by Dinah McCall
The Unfortunate Miss Fortunes by Anne Stuart, et al
Love Is Blind by Lynsay Sands
Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros

August:
Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian
Upon The Midnight Clear by Sherrilyn Kenyon
The Gilded Web by Mary Balogh
Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian
To the Edge by Cindy Gerard

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Dangerous Heroes Spell It Out Challenge
(June 1-October 31)
Here is my tentative list:

D=Dark Gold by Christine Feehan
A=Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
N=Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah McLean
G=The Gilded Web by Mary Balogh
E=Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione
R=Reynold de Burgh: The Dark Knight by Deborah Simmons
O=Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
U=Upon The Midnight Clear by Sherrilyn Kenyon
S=Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian

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All Things Summer Reading Challenge (June 1-August 31)

Summer Knight by Jim Butcher
Hotter Than Hell by Kim Harrison, et al
Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas
His at Night by Sherry Thomas (cover looks summery)
Vacations from Hell by Libba Bray et al
Vampire Vacation by CJ Ellisson
The Wedding by Julie Garwood
My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding by PN Elrod et al
Sun Kissed by Catherine Anderson
Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews
Heat Stroke by Rachel Caine
Water Bound by Christine Feehan (I drink more water in the summer, and it comes out in the summer)
Scandal's Bride by Stephanie Laurens

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Everything Paranormal 50 Book Paranormal Challenge
Update 5/27/10 24/50
Romance
1. Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/3
2. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9
3. Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione 3/21
4. Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen 2/26
5. Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher 1/29
6. Unbound by Lori Devoti 2/15
7. Starstruck Hunter by Michelle Lauren 2/16
8. Back to Life by Linda O. Johnston 3/11
9. Dark Possession by Christine Feehan 3/12
10.The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9

Urban Fantasy

1.Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/20
2.Bad Blood by LA Banks 1/24
3.Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs 1/31
4.Madhouse by Rob Thurman 2/3
5. Unquiet Dreams by Mark Del Franco 4/4
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Y/A and/or Mystery
1.
2.Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue (in progress)
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Historicals (not a chick-lit fan)
1.Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 2/20
2.Runaway Ranch by Cynthia Sterling 2/28
3.Untouched by Anna Campbell 3/1
4. The Irish Rogue by Emma Jenson 3/31
5. Stetsons, Spring & Wedding Rings by Jillian Hart, Judith Stacy, Stacey Kayne 5/4
6. The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 5/14
7.
8.
9.
10.

Fantasy
1.Soulless by Gail Carriger 1/12
2. Poison Spirit by Erich Beller 4/6
3. Devil's Kiss by Sharwat Chadda 5/18
4. Gaslight Occurrences: The Steampulp Adventures of Augustus Argent by Teel James Glenn 5/20
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

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Clean Up Jan 1-June 30



5/28/10 Update:

Finished:
Street Game 1/3/10
The Darkest Night 1/9/10
Soulless completed 1/12/10
Shiver 5/27/10
Blaze of Memory 5/23/10
Born of Fire 5/21/10
The Devil's Kiss 5/18/10
Demon Angel 5/9/10
Midnight Rising 4/19/10
Blue Diablo (currently reading)

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Everything Paranormal 50 Book Paranormal Challenge
Update 5/28/10 28/50
Romance
1. Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/3
2. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9
3. Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione 3/21
4. Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen 2/26
5. Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher 1/29
6. Unbound by Lori Devoti 2/15
7. Starstruck Hunter by Michelle Lauren 2/16
8. Back to Life by Linda O. Johnston 3/11
9. Dark Possession by Christine Feehan 3/12
10.The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9

Urban Fantasy

1.Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/20
2.Bad Blood by LA Banks 1/24
3.Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs 1/31
4.Madhouse by Rob Thurman 2/3
5. Unquiet Dreams by Mark Del Franco 4/4
6. On the Prowl by Patricia Briggs et al 4/15
7. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 4/13
8. Unperfect Souls by Mark Del Franco 4/114
9.
10.

Y/A and/or Mystery
1. Sabriel 4/24/10
2.Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue 3/24/10
3. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Historicals (not a chick-lit fan)
1.Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 2/20
2.Runaway Ranch by Cynthia Sterling 2/28
3.Untouched by Anna Campbell 3/1
4. The Irish Rogue by Emma Jenson 3/31
5. Stetsons, Spring & Wedding Rings by Jillian Hart, Judith Stacy, Stacey Kayne 5/4
6. The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 5/14
7.
8.
9.
10.

Fantasy
1.Soulless by Gail Carriger 1/12
2. Poison Spirit by Erich Beller 4/6
3. Devil's Kiss by Sharwat Chadda 5/18
4. Gaslight Occurrences: The Steampulp Adventures of Augustus Argent by Teel James Glenn 5/20
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

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Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 5/28/10
FAE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

WEREWOLVES
1. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
2.
3.
4.
5.

VAMPIRES
1. Lover Mine by JR Ward 5/2/10
2.
3.
4.
5.

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2.
3.
4.
5.

GHOSTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

DRAGONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ANGELS
1. Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda 5/18
2.
3.
4.
5.

DEMONS
1. Demon Angel by Meljean Brook 5/9
2.
3.
4.
5.

WITCHES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (5/21)
2.
3.
4.
5.
Completed 4/50

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Everything Paranormal 50 Book Challenge
Update 6/03/10 30/50
Romance
1. Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/3
2. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9
3. Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione 3/21
4. Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen 2/26
5. Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher 1/29
6. Unbound by Lori Devoti 2/15
7. Starstruck Hunter by Michelle Lauren 2/16
8. Back to Life by Linda O. Johnston 3/11
9. Dark Possession by Christine Feehan 3/12
10.The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9

Urban Fantasy

1.Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/20
2.Bad Blood by LA Banks 1/24
3.Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs 1/31
4.Madhouse by Rob Thurman 2/3
5. Unquiet Dreams by Mark Del Franco 4/4
6. On the Prowl by Patricia Briggs et al 4/15
7. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 4/13
8. Unperfect Souls by Mark Del Franco 4/14
9. Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre 5/30
10.

Y/A and/or Mystery
1. Sabriel 4/24/10
2.Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue 3/24/10
3. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Historicals (not a chick-lit fan)
1.Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 2/20
2.Runaway Ranch by Cynthia Sterling 2/28
3.Untouched by Anna Campbell 3/1
4. The Irish Rogue by Emma Jenson 3/31
5. Stetsons, Spring & Wedding Rings by Jillian Hart, Judith Stacy, Stacey Kayne 5/4
6. The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 5/14
7. Ravishing in Red by Madeline Hunter 6/2
8.
9.
10.

Fantasy
1.Soulless by Gail Carriger 1/12
2. Poison Spirit by Erich Beller 4/6
3. Devil's Kiss by Sharwat Chadda 5/18
4. Gaslight Occurrences: The Steampulp Adventures of Augustus Argent by Teel James Glenn 5/20
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 6/03/10
FAE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

WEREWOLVES
1. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
2.
3.
4.
5.

VAMPIRES
1. Lover Mine by JR Ward 5/2/10
2.
3.
4.
5.

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2.
3.
4.
5.

GHOSTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

DRAGONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ANGELS
1. Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda 5/18
2.
3.
4.
5.

DEMONS
1. Demon Angel by Meljean Brook 5/9
2.
3.
4.
5.

WITCHES
1. Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre 5/30
2.
3.
4.
5.

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (5/21)
2.
3.
4.
5.
Completed 7/50

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Clean Up Jan 1-June 30



6/03/10 Update:

Finished:
Street Game 1/3/10
The Darkest Night 1/9/10
Soulless completed 1/12/10
Shiver 5/27/10
Blaze of Memory 5/23/10
Born of Fire 5/21/10
The Devil's Kiss 5/18/10
Demon Angel 5/9/10
Midnight Rising 4/19/10
Blue Diablo 5/30/10

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Clean Off My Category Shelf Challenge
Challenge Title: Clean off the Category Romances On Your Shelf
Duration: 1/1/2010-12/31/2010
Number of Books: 60 (minimum)
Challenge Description: Read at least five category romances on my bookshelf a month. I have a backlog of category romances that I have accumulated over the years. They must be books that I owned as of January 1, 2010. Any category romances I read that are new will not count towards my challenge goal.
January
1.A Bride for His Majesty's Pleasure by Penny Jordan 1/18
2.The Oilman's Baby Bargain by Michelle Celmer 1/18
3.Marriage on the Rebound by Michelle Reid 1/18
4.The Desert King's Bejewelled Bride 1/18
5. Second-Best Bride by Sara Wood 1/18
February
6. Pure Princess, Bartered Bride by Caitlin Crews 2/7
7.The Brazillian's Blackmailed Bride by Michelle Reid 2/20
8.The Outback Bridal Rescue by Emma Darcy 2/21
9.The Greek's Innocent Virgin by Lucy Monroe 2/21
10.Mr. Strictly Business by Day Leclaire 2/21
10/60 completed. Monthly goal: 5/5 completed (January and February).
11.Reluctant Mistress, Blackmailed Wife by Lynne Graham 2/28 11/60 completed, 6/5 completed February
March
12.Secret Baby, Convenient Wife by Kim Lawrence 3/2
13.Ruthlessely Bedded, Forcibly Wedded by Abby Green 3/6
14.Blackmailed into Marriage by Lucy Monroe 3/6
15.Rafe Sinclair's Revenge by Gayle Wilson 3/6
16.Saints and Sinners by Olivia Rupprecht 3/14
16/60 completed, 5/5 completed monthly goal March

Update 4/22/10
17.Against the Rules by Linda Howard 4/11
18.A Tough Man to Tame by Iris Johansen 4/11
19.She's Got it Bad by Sarah Mayberry 4/17
20.The Sheikh's Rebellious Mistress by Sandra Marton 4/20
21.The Cowboy and the Lady by Diana Palmer 4/22
21/60 completed. Monthly goal 5/5 April.
Update 5/19/10
22.The French Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress by Abby Green 5/15
23.Night Rescuer by Cindy Dees 5/15
24.On Thin Ice by Debra Lee Brown 5/17
25.The Greek's Forced Bride by Michelle Reid 5/17
26.Blackmailed Bride, Inexperienced Wife by Annie West 5/18
26/60 Completed. Monthly Goal 5/5
2 More Completed for May
27.Pregnant by the Greek Tycoon by Kim Lawrence 5/29
28.Capelli's Captive Virgin by Sarah Monroe 5/29
Monthly Goal 7/5 28/60 Completed

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A to Z Book Challenge
Update 6/03/10
A - Against the Rules by Linda Howard 4/11/10
B - Bad Blood by LA Banks 1/24/10
C - The Cowboy and the Lady by Diana Palmer 4/2/10
D - The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9/10
E - Ebony Eyes by Kei Swanson 5/31/10
F - A Friend and a Lover by Tressie Lockwood 2/16/10
G - The Greek's Innocent Virgin by Lucy Monroe 2/21/10
H - Her Torrid, Temporary Marriage by Sara Orwig 3/9/10
I -The Irish Rogue by Emma Jensen (currently reading)
J -
K -
L - Leaving Lonely Town by Cait London 3/3/10
M - Marriage on the Rebound by Michelle Reid 1/18/10
N - Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen 2/26/10
O - Ouroboros by Mike Kelly and Carol Weeks 1/4/10
P - Pure Princess, Bartered Bride by Caitlin Crews 2/7/10
Q -
R - Runaway Ranch by Cynthia Sterling 2/28/10
S - Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/3/10
T - Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/20/10
U - Unbound by Lori Devoti 2/15/10
V -
W - The Were-Wolf by Clemence Housman 2/18/10
X -
Y -
Z -

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A to Z Author Challenge
Updated 6/3/10
A = Nightkeepers by Jessica Anderson 2/26/10
B = Bad Blood by LA Banks 1/24/10
C = Soulless by Gail Carriger 1/12/10
D = Tongue in Chic by Christina Dodd 2/13/10
E =
F = Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/3/10
G = Reluctant Mistress, Blackmailed Wife by Lynne Graham 2/28/10
H = Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue by Hugh Howey 3/24/10
I = Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione 3/21/10
J = A Bride at His Majesty's Pleasure by Penny Jordan 1/18/10
K = Ouroboros by Mike Kelly and Carol Weekes 1/4/10
L = A Friend and a Lover by Tressie Lockwood 2/16/10
M = The Greek's Innocent Virgin by Lucy Monroe 2/21/10
N = Sabriel by Garth Nix 4/24/10
O = Her Temporary, Torrid Marriage by Sara Orwig 3/9/10
P = The Desert King's Bejewelled Bride by Sabrina Phillips 1/18/10
Q =
R = Dark Hunger by Sara Reinke 1/6/10
S = The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9/10
T = Madhouse by Rob Thurman 2/3/10
U =
V =
W = On the Verge of Madness by George Wilhite 1/7/10
X =
Y =
Z =

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 6/03/10
FAE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

WEREWOLVES
1. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
2.
3.
4.
5.

VAMPIRES
1. Lover Mine by JR Ward 5/2/10
2.
3.
4.
5.

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2.
3.
4.
5.

GHOSTS
1. Sectors by Brick Marlin 6/3
2.
3.
4.
5.

DRAGONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ANGELS
1. Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda 5/18
2.
3.
4.
5.

DEMONS
1. Demon Angel by Meljean Brook 5/9
2.
3.
4.
5.

WITCHES
1. Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre 5/30
2.
3.
4.
5.

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (5/21)
2.
3.
4.
5.
Completed 8/50

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

A to Z Book Challenge
Update 6/07/10
A - Against the Rules by Linda Howard 4/11/10
B - Bad Blood by LA Banks 1/24/10
C - The Cowboy and the Lady by Diana Palmer 4/2/10
D - The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9/10
E - Ebony Eyes by Kei Swanson 5/31/10
F - A Friend and a Lover by Tressie Lockwood 2/16/10
G - The Greek's Innocent Virgin by Lucy Monroe 2/21/10
H - Her Torrid, Temporary Marriage by Sara Orwig 3/9/10
I -The Irish Rogue by Emma Jensen 3/31
J - Just a Normal Marriage by Leigh Michaels 6/7
K -
L - Leaving Lonely Town by Cait London 3/3/10
M - Marriage on the Rebound by Michelle Reid 1/18/10
N - Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen 2/26/10
O - Ouroboros by Mike Kelly and Carol Weeks 1/4/10
P - Pure Princess, Bartered Bride by Caitlin Crews 2/7/10
Q -
R - Runaway Ranch by Cynthia Sterling 2/28/10
S - Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/3/10
T - Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/20/10
U - Unbound by Lori Devoti 2/15/10
V -
W - The Were-Wolf by Clemence Housman 2/18/10
X -
Y -
Z -

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Everything Paranormal 50 Book Challenge
Update 6/07/10 32/50
Romance
1. Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/3
2. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9
3. Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione 3/21
4. Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen 2/26
5. Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher 1/29
6. Unbound by Lori Devoti 2/15
7. Starstruck Hunter by Michelle Lauren 2/16
8. Back to Life by Linda O. Johnston 3/11
9. Dark Possession by Christine Feehan 3/12
10.The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9

Urban Fantasy

1.Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/20
2.Bad Blood by LA Banks 1/24
3.Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs 1/31
4.Madhouse by Rob Thurman 2/3
5. Unquiet Dreams by Mark Del Franco 4/4
6. On the Prowl by Patricia Briggs et al 4/15
7. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 4/13
8. Unperfect Souls by Mark Del Franco 4/14
9. Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre 5/30
10.

Y/A and/or Mystery
1. Sabriel 4/24/10
2.Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue 3/24/10
3. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Historicals (not a chick-lit fan)
1.Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 2/20
2.Runaway Ranch by Cynthia Sterling 2/28
3.Untouched by Anna Campbell 3/1
4. The Irish Rogue by Emma Jenson 3/31
5. Stetsons, Spring & Wedding Rings by Jillian Hart, Judith Stacy, Stacey Kayne 5/4
6. The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 5/14
7. Ravishing in Red by Madeline Hunter 6/2
8. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean 6/6
9. Marrying the Captain by Carla Kelly 6/6
10.

Fantasy
1.Soulless by Gail Carriger 1/12
2. Poison Spirit by Erich Beller 4/6
3. Devil's Kiss by Sharwat Chadda 5/18
4. Gaslight Occurrences: The Steampulp Adventures of Augustus Argent by Teel James Glenn 5/20
5. Raven's Shadow by Patricia Briggs 6/5
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

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Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 6/03/10
FAE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

WEREWOLVES
1. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
2.
3.
4.
5.

VAMPIRES
1. Lover Mine by JR Ward 5/2/10
2.
3.
4.
5.

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2.
3.
4.
5.

GHOSTS
1. Sectors by Brick Marlin 6/3
2.
3.
4.
5.

DRAGONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ANGELS
1. Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda 5/18
2.
3.
4.
5.

DEMONS
1. Demon Angel by Meljean Brook 5/9
2.
3.
4.
5.

WITCHES
1. Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre 5/30
2. Raven's Shadow by Patricia Briggs 6/5 (mages/wizards)
3.
4.
5.

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (5/21)
2.
3.
4.
5.
Completed 9/50

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Update: 6/7/10
Dangerous Heroes Spell It Out Challenge
(June 1-October 31)

D=Dark Gold by Christine Feehan
A=Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
N=Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah McLean 6/6
G=The Gilded Web by Mary Balogh
E=Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione
R=Reynold de Burgh: The Dark Knight by Deborah Simmons
O=Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
U=Upon The Midnight Clear by Sherrilyn Kenyon
S=Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian

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Romance Readers Challenge
Read the Season: Summer

June 22-September 22, 2010



S=Stolen by Kelly Armstrong
U=Untamed by Pamela Clare
M=Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland
M=Marrying the Marquis by Patricia Grasso
E=The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire by Trisha Telep et al
R=Red by Jordan Summers

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Urban Fantasy Challenge #2: July 1-September 30, 2010

* 1 Urban Fantasy Title
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title with a Single Character on the Cover - Male or Female
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF)
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - any genre

* Optional Add'l Book - Anthology title - any genre
* Optional Add'l Book - Post-Apocalyptic OR Dystopian theme
* Optional Add'l Book - Cover Hunt: Book with a sword or gun on the cover

#1 UF Title: Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison
#2 UF Single Character: Heat Stroke by Rachel Caine
Other Fantasy: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Book by New Author: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare


Optional Anthology: Hotter Than Hell by Kim Harrison et al
Optional Post-Apocalytic or Dystopian theme: Gone by Michael Grant
Optional Cover Hunt: Book with sword or gun on the cover: Storm Born by Ricelle Mead

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Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 6/14/10
FAE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

WEREWOLVES
1. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
2.
3.
4.
5.

VAMPIRES
1. Lover Mine by JR Ward 5/2/10
2. Dark Gold by Christine Feehan 6/12/10
3.
4.
5.

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2.
3.
4.
5.

GHOSTS
1. Sectors by Brick Marlin 6/3
2.
3.
4.
5.

DRAGONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ANGELS
1. Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda 5/18
2.
3.
4.
5.

DEMONS
1. Demon Angel by Meljean Brook 5/9
2.
3.
4.
5.

WITCHES
1. Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre 5/30
2. Raven's Shadow by Patricia Briggs 6/5 (mages/wizards)
3.
4.
5.

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (5/21)
2.
3.
4.
5.
Completed 10/50

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Update: 6/14/10
Dangerous Heroes Spell It Out Challenge
(June 1-October 31)

D=Dark Gold by Christine Feehan 6/12/10
A=Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
N=Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah McLean 6/6
G=The Gilded Web by Mary Balogh
E=Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione
R=Reynold de Burgh: The Dark Knight by Deborah Simmons
O=Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
U=Upon The Midnight Clear by Sherrilyn Kenyon
S=Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian

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Everything Paranormal 50 Book Challenge
Update 6/14/10 38/50
Romance
1. Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/3
2. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9
3. Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione 3/21
4. Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen 2/26
5. Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher 1/29
6. Unbound by Lori Devoti 2/15
7. Starstruck Hunter by Michelle Lauren 2/16
8. Back to Life by Linda O. Johnston 3/11
9. Dark Possession by Christine Feehan 3/12
10.The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9

Urban Fantasy

1.Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/20
2.Bad Blood by LA Banks 1/24
3.Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs 1/31
4.Madhouse by Rob Thurman 2/3
5. Unquiet Dreams by Mark Del Franco 4/4
6. On the Prowl by Patricia Briggs et al 4/15
7. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 4/13
8. Unperfect Souls by Mark Del Franco 4/14
9. Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre 5/30
10.

Y/A and/or Mystery
1. Sabriel 4/24/10
2.Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue 3/24/10
3. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Historicals (not a chick-lit fan)
1.Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 2/20
2.Runaway Ranch by Cynthia Sterling 2/28
3.Untouched by Anna Campbell 3/1
4. The Irish Rogue by Emma Jenson 3/31
5. Stetsons, Spring & Wedding Rings by Jillian Hart, Judith Stacy, Stacey Kayne 5/4
6. The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 5/14
7. Ravishing in Red by Madeline Hunter 6/2
8.Nine Rules to Break While Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean 6/6
9. Marrying the Captain by Carla Kelly 6/6
10. The Wedding by Julie Garwood 6/11


Fantasy
1.Soulless by Gail Carriger 1/12
2. Poison Spirit by Erich Beller 4/6
3. Devil's Kiss by Sharwat Chadda 5/18
4. Gaslight Occurrences: The Steampulp Adventures of Augustus Argent by Teel James Glenn 5/20
5. Sectors by Brick Marlin 6/3
6. Raven Shadow by Patricia Briggs 6/5
7.
8.
9.
10.

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Everything Paranormal 50 Book Challenge
Update 6/16/10 39/50
Romance
1. Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/3
2. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9
3. Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione 3/21
4. Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen 2/26
5. Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher 1/29
6. Unbound by Lori Devoti 2/15
7. Starstruck Hunter by Michelle Lauren 2/16
8. Back to Life by Linda O. Johnston 3/11
9. Dark Possession by Christine Feehan 3/12
10.The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9

Urban Fantasy

1.Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/20
2.Bad Blood by LA Banks 1/24
3.Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs 1/31
4.Madhouse by Rob Thurman 2/3
5. Unquiet Dreams by Mark Del Franco 4/4
6. On the Prowl by Patricia Briggs et al 4/15
7. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 4/13
8. Unperfect Souls by Mark Del Franco 4/14
9. Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre 5/30
10.

Y/A and/or Mystery
1. Sabriel 4/24/10
2.Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue 3/24/10
3. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
4. Graceling by Kristin Cashore 6/16/10
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Historicals (not a chick-lit fan)
1.Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 2/20
2.Runaway Ranch by Cynthia Sterling 2/28
3.Untouched by Anna Campbell 3/1
4. The Irish Rogue by Emma Jenson 3/31
5. Stetsons, Spring & Wedding Rings by Jillian Hart, Judith Stacy, Stacey Kayne 5/4
6. The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 5/14
7. Ravishing in Red by Madeline Hunter 6/2
8.Nine Rules to Break While Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean 6/6
9. Marrying the Captain by Carla Kelly 6/6
10. The Wedding by Julie Garwood 6/11


Fantasy
1.Soulless by Gail Carriger 1/12
2. Poison Spirit by Erich Beller 4/6
3. Devil's Kiss by Sharwat Chadda 5/18
4. Gaslight Occurrences: The Steampulp Adventures of Augustus Argent by Teel James Glenn 5/20
5. Sectors by Brick Marlin 6/3
6. Raven Shadow by Patricia Briggs 6/5
7.
8.
9.
10.

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Read Your Name Challenge
Update 6/16/10

D= The Darkest Pleasure (4/17/10)
A= Against the Rules by Linda Howard (4/11/10)
N= Night Rescuer by Cindy Dees (5/15/10)
I=The Irish Rogue by Emma Jensen (3/31/10)
E= Ebony Eyes by Kei Swanson (5/31/10)
L=Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan (4/11/10)
L=Lover Mine by JR Ward (5/2/10)
E=

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Read the Season Update 6/16/10 completed!
S= Sabriel by Garth Nix 4/25/10
P= Poison Spirit by Erich Beller 4/6/10
R= Rich, Rugged, Ruthless by Jennifer Mikels 6/16/10
I=The Irish Rogue by Emma Jensen 3/31/10
N=Nine Rules to Break While Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean 6/6/10
G=Graceling by Kristin Cashore 6/16/10

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Clean Up Jan 1-June 30 Final Update: 6/18/10



6/03/10 Update:

Finished 12/12:
Street Game 1/3/10
The Darkest Night 1/9/10
Soulless completed 1/12/10
Shiver 5/27/10
Blaze of Memory 5/23/10
Born of Fire 5/21/10
The Devil's Kiss 5/18/10
Demon Angel 5/9/10
Midnight Rising 4/19/10
Blue Diablo 5/30/10
Dark Gold 6/12/10
Covet 6/17/10

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UF Summer Challenge July 1-Sep. 30

(I'm changing my #2UF title)
#1 UF Title: Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison
#2 UF Single Character: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Other Fantasy: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Book by New Author: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare


Optional Anthology: Hotter Than Hell by Kim Harrison et al
Optional Post-Apocalytic or Dystopian theme: Gone by Michael Grant
Optional Cover Hunt: Book with sword or gun on the cover: Storm Born by Ricelle Mead

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Clean Off My Category Shelf Challenge
Challenge Title: Clean off the Category Romances On Your Shelf
Duration: 1/1/2010-12/31/2010
Number of Books: 60 (minimum)
Challenge Description: Read at least five category romances on my bookshelf a month. I have a backlog of category romances that I have accumulated over the years. They must be books that I owned as of January 1, 2010. Any category romances I read that are new will not count towards my challenge goal.
January
1.A Bride for His Majesty's Pleasure by Penny Jordan 1/18
2.The Oilman's Baby Bargain by Michelle Celmer 1/18
3.Marriage on the Rebound by Michelle Reid 1/18
4.The Desert King's Bejewelled Bride 1/18
5. Second-Best Bride by Sara Wood 1/18
February
6. Pure Princess, Bartered Bride by Caitlin Crews 2/7
7.The Brazillian's Blackmailed Bride by Michelle Reid 2/20
8.The Outback Bridal Rescue by Emma Darcy 2/21
9.The Greek's Innocent Virgin by Lucy Monroe 2/21
10.Mr. Strictly Business by Day Leclaire 2/21
10/60 completed. Monthly goal: 5/5 completed (January and February).
11.Reluctant Mistress, Blackmailed Wife by Lynne Graham 2/28 11/60 completed, 6/5 completed February
March
12.Secret Baby, Convenient Wife by Kim Lawrence 3/2
13.Ruthlessely Bedded, Forcibly Wedded by Abby Green 3/6
14.Blackmailed into Marriage by Lucy Monroe 3/6
15.Rafe Sinclair's Revenge by Gayle Wilson 3/6
16.Saints and Sinners by Olivia Rupprecht 3/14
16/60 completed, 5/5 completed monthly goal March

Update 4/22/10
17.Against the Rules by Linda Howard 4/11
18.A Tough Man to Tame by Iris Johansen 4/11
19.She's Got it Bad by Sarah Mayberry 4/17
20.The Sheikh's Rebellious Mistress by Sandra Marton 4/20
21.The Cowboy and the Lady by Diana Palmer 4/22
21/60 completed. Monthly goal 5/5 April.
Update 5/19/10
22.The French Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress by Abby Green 5/15
23.Night Rescuer by Cindy Dees 5/15
24.On Thin Ice by Debra Lee Brown 5/17
25.The Greek's Forced Bride by Michelle Reid 5/17
26.Blackmailed Bride, Inexperienced Wife by Annie West 5/18
26/60 Completed. Monthly Goal 5/5
2 More Completed for May
27.Pregnant by the Greek Tycoon by Kim Lawrence 5/29
28.Capelli's Captive Virgin by Sarah Monroe 5/29
Monthly Goal 7/5 28/60 Completed
June Update (6/21)
29.Just a Normal Marriage by Leigh Michaels 6/6
30.Bossman Millionaire by Kathy DeNosky 6/13
31.Hostage by Madeleine Ker 6/13
32.Rich, Ruggged, Ruthless by Jennifer Mikels 6/16
33.Mr. Temptation by Cait London 6/19
34.Instinctive Male by Cait London 6/19
Monthly Goal 6/5 34/60 Completed

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Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 6/21/10
FAE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

WEREWOLVES
1. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
2.
3.
4.
5.

VAMPIRES
1. Lover Mine by JR Ward 5/2/10
2. Dark Gold by Christine Feehan 6/12/10
3. Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 6/20/10
4.
5.

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2.
3.
4.
5.

GHOSTS
1. Sectors by Brick Marlin 6/3
2.
3.
4.
5.

DRAGONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ANGELS
1. Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda 5/18
2. Covet by JR Ward 6/17
3.
4.
5.

DEMONS
1. Demon Angel by Meljean Brook 5/9
2.
3.
4.
5.

WITCHES
1. Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre 5/30
2. Raven's Shadow by Patricia Briggs 6/5 (mages/wizards)
3.
4.
5.

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (5/21)
2.
3.
4.
5.
Completed 13/50

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A to Z Book Challenge
Update 7/16/10
A - Against the Rules by Linda Howard 4/11/10
B - Bad Blood by LA Banks 1/24/10
C - The Cowboy and the Lady by Diana Palmer 4/2/10
D - The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9/10
E - Ebony Eyes by Kei Swanson 5/31/10
F - A Friend and a Lover by Tressie Lockwood 2/16/10
G - The Greek's Innocent Virgin by Lucy Monroe 2/21/10
H - Her Torrid, Temporary Marriage by Sara Orwig 3/9/10
I -The Irish Rogue by Emma Jensen 3/31
J - Just a Normal Marriage by Leigh Michaels 6/7
K -
L - Leaving Lonely Town by Cait London 3/3/10
M - Marriage on the Rebound by Michelle Reid 1/18/10
N - Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen 2/26/10
O - Ouroboros by Mike Kelly and Carol Weeks 1/4/10
P - Pure Princess, Bartered Bride by Caitlin Crews 2/7/10
Q -
R - Runaway Ranch by Cynthia Sterling 2/28/10
S - Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/3/10
T - Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/20/10
U - Unbound by Lori Devoti 2/15/10
V - Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 6/20/10
W - The Were-Wolf by Clemence Housman 2/18/10
X - The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp 6/21/10
Y -Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros 7/17/10
Z -

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A to Z Author Challenge
Updated 6/22/10
A = Nightkeepers by Jessica Anderson 2/26/10
B = Bad Blood by LA Banks 1/24/10
C = Soulless by Gail Carriger 1/12/10
D = Tongue in Chic by Christina Dodd 2/13/10
E =
F = Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/3/10
G = Reluctant Mistress, Blackmailed Wife by Lynne Graham 2/28/10
H = Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue by Hugh Howey 3/24/10
I = Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione 3/21/10
J = A Bride at His Majesty's Pleasure by Penny Jordan 1/18/10
K = Ouroboros by Mike Kelly and Carol Weekes 1/4/10
L = A Friend and a Lover by Tressie Lockwood 2/16/10
M = The Greek's Innocent Virgin by Lucy Monroe 2/21/10
N = Sabriel by Garth Nix 4/24/10
O = Her Temporary, Torrid Marriage by Sara Orwig 3/9/10
P = The Desert King's Bejewelled Bride by Sabrina Phillips 1/18/10
Q =
R = Dark Hunger by Sara Reinke 1/6/10
S = The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9/10
T = Madhouse by Rob Thurman 2/3/10
U =
V =
W = On the Verge of Madness by George Wilhite 1/7/10
X =
Y = The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Rick Yancey 6/21/10
Z =

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Read Your Name Challenge
Final Update 6/22/10--Completed

D= The Darkest Pleasure (4/17/10)
A= Against the Rules by Linda Howard (4/11/10)
N= Night Rescuer by Cindy Dees (5/15/10)
I=The Irish Rogue by Emma Jensen (3/31/10)
E= Ebony Eyes by Kei Swanson (5/31/10)
L=Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan (4/11/10)
L=Lover Mine by JR Ward (5/2/10)
E=The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Rick Yancey (6/21/10)

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Everything Paranormal 50 Book Challenge
Update 6/22/10 40/50
Romance
1. Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/3
2. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9
3. Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione 3/21
4. Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen 2/26
5. Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher 1/29
6. Unbound by Lori Devoti 2/15
7. Starstruck Hunter by Michelle Lauren 2/16
8. Back to Life by Linda O. Johnston 3/11
9. Dark Possession by Christine Feehan 3/12
10.The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9

Urban Fantasy

1.Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/20
2.Bad Blood by LA Banks 1/24
3.Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs 1/31
4.Madhouse by Rob Thurman 2/3
5. Unquiet Dreams by Mark Del Franco 4/4
6. On the Prowl by Patricia Briggs et al 4/15
7. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 4/13
8. Unperfect Souls by Mark Del Franco 4/14
9. Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre 5/30
10.

Y/A and/or Mystery
1. Sabriel 4/24/10
2.Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue 3/24/10
3. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
4. Graceling by Kristin Cashore 6/16/10
5. The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp 6/21/10
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Historicals (not a chick-lit fan)
1.Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 2/20
2.Runaway Ranch by Cynthia Sterling 2/28
3.Untouched by Anna Campbell 3/1
4. The Irish Rogue by Emma Jenson 3/31
5. Stetsons, Spring & Wedding Rings by Jillian Hart, Judith Stacy, Stacey Kayne 5/4
6. The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 5/14
7. Ravishing in Red by Madeline Hunter 6/2
8.Nine Rules to Break While Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean 6/6
9. Marrying the Captain by Carla Kelly 6/6
10. The Wedding by Julie Garwood 6/11


Fantasy
1.Soulless by Gail Carriger 1/12
2. Poison Spirit by Erich Beller 4/6
3. Devil's Kiss by Sharwat Chadda 5/18
4. Gaslight Occurrences: The Steampulp Adventures of Augustus Argent by Teel James Glenn 5/20
5. Sectors by Brick Marlin 6/3
6. Raven Shadow by Patricia Briggs 6/5
7.
8.
9.
10.

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A to Z Female Character Challenge
Update 6/25/10
A= Ashlyn Darrow from The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9
B=Billi SanGreal from Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda 5/18
C= Cassie Palmer from Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/20
D= Dee or Delilah from Saints and Sinners by Olivia Rupprecht 3/14
E=Elizabeth Richards from Rafe Sinclair's Revenge by Gayle Wilson 3/6/10
F=Molly Fyde from Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue by Hugh Howey 3/24/10
G=Gabrielle from Pure Princess, Bartered Bride by Caitlin Crews 2/7/10
H=Helen Day from Burning Alive: The Sentinel Wars 1/28/10
I=Ionanthe from A Bride at His Majesty's Pleasure by Penny Jordan 1/18
J= Jaimie Fielding from Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/4
K=Kara from Unbound by Lori Devoti 2/15/10
L=Liberty Jones from Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas 2/6/10
M=Meadow Szarvas from Tongue in Chic by Christina Dodd 2/13/10
N=Natasha Kirby from The Innocent's Surrender by Sara Craven 3/5/10
O
P=Poppy Hathaway Rutledge from Tempt Me at Twilight Lisa Kleypas 2/20/10
Q
R=Rosalia Kennedy Marquez from Blackmailed into Marriage by Lucy Monroe 3/6/10
S=Shaan from Marriage on the Rebound by Michelle Reid 1/18
T= Tessa Noble Devenant from Dark Hunger by Sara Reinke 1/6
U
V=Violet from "The Wedding Knight" in Weddings from Hell by Kathryn Smith 6/24
W=Clara Woodrow from Rocky Mountain Courtship, Stetsons, Spring & Wedding Rings by Jillian Hart 5/4
X=Xhex from Lover Mine by JR Ward 5/2
Y
Z=Zoe Ford from She's Got it Bad by Sarah Mayberry 4/15

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Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 6/25/10
FAE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

WEREWOLVES
1. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
2.
3.
4.
5.

VAMPIRES
1. Lover Mine by JR Ward 5/2/10
2. Dark Gold by Christine Feehan 6/12/10
3. Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 6/20/10
4.
5.

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2.
3.
4.
5.

GHOSTS
1. Sectors by Brick Marlin 6/3
2.
3.
4.
5.

DRAGONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ANGELS
1. Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda 5/18
2. Covet by JR Ward 6/17
3.
4.
5.

DEMONS
1. Demon Angel by Meljean Brook 5/9
2.
3.
4.
5.

WITCHES
1. Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre 5/30
2. Raven's Shadow by Patricia Briggs 6/5 (mages/wizards)
3. Till Death by Maggie Shayne in Weddings from Hell 6/24
4.
5.

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (5/21)
2.
3.
4.
5.
Completed 14/50

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Update 6/25/10
Completed 7/7 June
Bonus June Books:
Ravishing in Red by Madeline Hunter (wedding takes place in book) (6/2)
Just A Normal Marriage by Leigh Michaels (6/7)
First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh (6/22)

Selected:
June:(wedding theme)
The True Love Wedding Dress by Catherine Anderson, et al 6/25
Weddings From Hell by Maggie Shayne et al 6/24
Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian (brides wear veils) 6/20
Marrying The Captain by Carla Kelly 6/6

July:
Jackson Rule by Dinah McCall
The Unfortunate Miss Fortunes by Anne Stuart, et al
Love Is Blind by Lynsay Sands
Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros

August:
Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian
Upon The Midnight Clear by Sherrilyn Kenyon
The Gilded Web by Mary Balogh
Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian
To the Edge by Cindy Gerard

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Update 6/28/10 3/13

Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28/10
Hotter Than Hell by Kim Harrison, et al
Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas 6/18
His at Night by Sherry Thomas (cover looks summery)
Vacations from Hell by Libba Bray et al
Vampire Vacation by CJ Ellisson
The Wedding by Julie Garwood 6/12
My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding by PN Elrod et al
Sun Kissed by Catherine Anderson
Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews
Heat Stroke by Rachel Caine
Water Bound by Christine Feehan (I drink more water in the summer, and it comes out in the summer)
Scandal's Bride by Stephanie Laurens

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 6/28/10
FAE
1. Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28
2.
3.
4.
5.

WEREWOLVES
1. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
2.
3.
4.
5.

VAMPIRES
1. Lover Mine by JR Ward 5/2/10
2. Dark Gold by Christine Feehan 6/12/10
3. Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 6/20/10
4.
5.

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2.
3.
4.
5.

GHOSTS
1. Sectors by Brick Marlin 6/3
2.
3.
4.
5.

DRAGONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ANGELS
1. Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda 5/18
2. Covet by JR Ward 6/17
3.
4.
5.

DEMONS
1. Demon Angel by Meljean Brook 5/9
2.
3.
4.
5.

WITCHES
1. Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre 5/30
2. Raven's Shadow by Patricia Briggs 6/5 (mages/wizards)
3. Till Death by Maggie Shayne in Weddings from Hell 6/24
4.
5.

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (5/21)
2.
3.
4.
5.
Completed 15/50

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Update 6/30/10 4/13

Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28/10
Hotter Than Hell by Kim Harrison, et al
Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas 6/18
His at Night by Sherry Thomas (cover looks summery)
Vacations from Hell by Libba Bray et al
Vampire Vacation by CJ Ellisson
The Wedding by Julie Garwood 6/12
My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding by PN Elrod et al
Sun Kissed by Catherine Anderson
Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews
Heat Stroke by Rachel Caine 6/30
Water Bound by Christine Feehan (I drink more water in the summer, and it comes out in the summer)
Scandal's Bride by Stephanie Laurens

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Everything Paranormal 50 Book Challenge
Update 6/30/10 42/50
Romance
1. Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/3
2. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9
3. Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione 3/21
4. Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen 2/26
5. Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher 1/29
6. Unbound by Lori Devoti 2/15
7. Starstruck Hunter by Michelle Lauren 2/16
8. Back to Life by Linda O. Johnston 3/11
9. Dark Possession by Christine Feehan 3/12
10.The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9

Urban Fantasy

1.Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/20
2.Bad Blood by LA Banks 1/24
3.Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs 1/31
4.Madhouse by Rob Thurman 2/3
5. Unquiet Dreams by Mark Del Franco 4/4
6. On the Prowl by Patricia Briggs et al 4/15
7. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 4/13
8. Unperfect Souls by Mark Del Franco 4/14
9. Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre 5/30
10. Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28

Y/A and/or Mystery
1. Sabriel 4/24/10
2.Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue 3/24/10
3. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
4. Graceling by Kristin Cashore 6/16/10
5. The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp 6/21/10
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Historicals (not a chick-lit fan)
1.Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 2/20
2.Runaway Ranch by Cynthia Sterling 2/28
3.Untouched by Anna Campbell 3/1
4. The Irish Rogue by Emma Jenson 3/31
5. Stetsons, Spring & Wedding Rings by Jillian Hart, Judith Stacy, Stacey Kayne 5/4
6. The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 5/14
7. Ravishing in Red by Madeline Hunter 6/2
8.Nine Rules to Break While Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean 6/6
9. Marrying the Captain by Carla Kelly 6/6
10. The Wedding by Julie Garwood 6/11


Fantasy
1.Soulless by Gail Carriger 1/12
2. Poison Spirit by Erich Beller 4/6
3. Devil's Kiss by Sharwat Chadda 5/18
4. Gaslight Occurrences: The Steampulp Adventures of Augustus Argent by Teel James Glenn 5/20
5. Sectors by Brick Marlin 6/3
6. Raven Shadow by Patricia Briggs 6/5
7. Heat Stroke by Rachel Caine 6/30
8.
9.
10.

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Update: 7/2/10
Finished:
*Hero is an ex-convict: Leaving Lonely Town by Cait London. Culley Blackwolf was in prison for killing his mother's violent boyfriend. Mainstream Contemporary Romance. 3/3/10
*Hero seeks revenge against or involves the heroine in his revenge plans: Ruthlessly Bedded, Forcibly Wedded by Abby Green. Category Romance (Harlequin Presents). 3/6/10
*Hero kidnaps or holds heroine captive: The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter. Paranormal Romance. 4/17
*Hero does something immoral, inethical, illegal to keep heroine. Wild Rain by Christine Feehan. Paranormal. 4/30. He kills numerous assassins to protect her.
*Hero and heroine are mortal enemies at the start of the book: Silent Blade by Ilona Andrews. Futuristic/Sci-Fi Romance. 5/3.
*Hero is very possessive, jealous, or obsessed with the heroine (in other words, 'stalkerific'): The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss. Historical Romance. 5/14.
*Hero is a criminal: Dmitry's Closet by Latrivia S. Nelson. Interracial/Mainstream Contemporary Romance/Crime Fiction 7/1.


Selected so far:
• Hero is an assassin/hired killer/contract killer: Skin Game by Ava Gray
• Hero is or was a criminal (not wrongly accused):
Dmitry's Closet by Latrivia Nelson
*Hero is villain/anti-hero: Silver Falls by Anne Stuart
*Hero Black-Ops: To the Edge by Cindy Gerard
*Hero is a Spy: One Night With a Spy by Celeste Bradley

Done 7/11:

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Everything Paranormal 50 Book Challenge
Update 7/06/10 43/50
Romance
1. Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/3
2. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9
3. Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione 3/21
4. Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen 2/26
5. Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher 1/29
6. Unbound by Lori Devoti 2/15
7. Starstruck Hunter by Michelle Lauren 2/16
8. Back to Life by Linda O. Johnston 3/11
9. Dark Possession by Christine Feehan 3/12
10.The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9

Urban Fantasy

1.Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/20
2.Bad Blood by LA Banks 1/24
3.Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs 1/31
4.Madhouse by Rob Thurman 2/3
5. Unquiet Dreams by Mark Del Franco 4/4
6. On the Prowl by Patricia Briggs et al 4/15
7. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 4/13
8. Unperfect Souls by Mark Del Franco 4/14
9. Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre 5/30
10. Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28

Y/A and/or Mystery
1. Sabriel 4/24/10
2.Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue 3/24/10
3. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
4. Graceling by Kristin Cashore 6/16/10
5. The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp 6/21/10
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Historicals (not a chick-lit fan)
1.Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 2/20
2.Runaway Ranch by Cynthia Sterling 2/28
3.Untouched by Anna Campbell 3/1
4. The Irish Rogue by Emma Jenson 3/31
5. Stetsons, Spring & Wedding Rings by Jillian Hart, Judith Stacy, Stacey Kayne 5/4
6. The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 5/14
7. Ravishing in Red by Madeline Hunter 6/2
8.Nine Rules to Break While Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean 6/6
9. Marrying the Captain by Carla Kelly 6/6
10. The Wedding by Julie Garwood 6/11


Fantasy
1.Soulless by Gail Carriger 1/12
2. Poison Spirit by Erich Beller 4/6
3. Devil's Kiss by Sharwat Chadda 5/18
4. Gaslight Occurrences: The Steampulp Adventures of Augustus Argent by Teel James Glenn 5/20
5. Sectors by Brick Marlin 6/3
6. Raven Shadow by Patricia Briggs 6/5
7. Heat Stroke by Rachel Caine 6/30
8. Stolen by Kelley Armstrong 7/4
9.
10.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 7/07/10
FAE
1. Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28
2.
3.
4.
5.

WEREWOLVES
1. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
2.
3.
4.
5.

VAMPIRES
1. Lover Mine by JR Ward 5/2/10
2. Dark Gold by Christine Feehan 6/12/10
3. Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 6/20/10
4.
5.

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2.
3.
4.
5.

GHOSTS
1. Sectors by Brick Marlin 6/3
2.
3.
4.
5.

DRAGONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ANGELS
1. Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda 5/18
2. Covet by JR Ward 6/17
3.
4.
5.

DEMONS
1. Demon Angel by Meljean Brook 5/9
2.
3.
4.
5.

WITCHES
1. Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre 5/30
2. Raven's Shadow by Patricia Briggs 6/5 (mages/wizards)
3. Till Death by Maggie Shayne in Weddings from Hell 6/24
4. Stolen by Kelley Armstrong 7/4
5.

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (5/21)
2.
3.
4.
5.
Completed 16/50

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Clean Off My Category Shelf Challenge
Challenge Title: Clean off the Category Romances On Your Shelf
Duration: 1/1/2010-12/31/2010
Number of Books: 60 (minimum)
Challenge Description: Read at least five category romances on my bookshelf a month. I have a backlog of category romances that I have accumulated over the years. They must be books that I owned as of January 1, 2010. Any category romances I read that are new will not count towards my challenge goal.
January
1.A Bride for His Majesty's Pleasure by Penny Jordan 1/18
2.The Oilman's Baby Bargain by Michelle Celmer 1/18
3.Marriage on the Rebound by Michelle Reid 1/18
4.The Desert King's Bejewelled Bride 1/18
5. Second-Best Bride by Sara Wood 1/18
February
6. Pure Princess, Bartered Bride by Caitlin Crews 2/7
7.The Brazillian's Blackmailed Bride by Michelle Reid 2/20
8.The Outback Bridal Rescue by Emma Darcy 2/21
9.The Greek's Innocent Virgin by Lucy Monroe 2/21
10.Mr. Strictly Business by Day Leclaire 2/21
10/60 completed. Monthly goal: 5/5 completed (January and February).
11.Reluctant Mistress, Blackmailed Wife by Lynne Graham 2/28 11/60 completed, 6/5 completed February
March
12.Secret Baby, Convenient Wife by Kim Lawrence 3/2
13.Ruthlessely Bedded, Forcibly Wedded by Abby Green 3/6
14.Blackmailed into Marriage by Lucy Monroe 3/6
15.Rafe Sinclair's Revenge by Gayle Wilson 3/6
16.Saints and Sinners by Olivia Rupprecht 3/14
16/60 completed, 5/5 completed monthly goal March

Update 4/22/10
17.Against the Rules by Linda Howard 4/11
18.A Tough Man to Tame by Iris Johansen 4/11
19.She's Got it Bad by Sarah Mayberry 4/17
20.The Sheikh's Rebellious Mistress by Sandra Marton 4/20
21.The Cowboy and the Lady by Diana Palmer 4/22
21/60 completed. Monthly goal 5/5 April.
Update 5/19/10
22.The French Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress by Abby Green 5/15
23.Night Rescuer by Cindy Dees 5/15
24.On Thin Ice by Debra Lee Brown 5/17
25.The Greek's Forced Bride by Michelle Reid 5/17
26.Blackmailed Bride, Inexperienced Wife by Annie West 5/18
26/60 Completed. Monthly Goal 5/5
2 More Completed for May
27.Pregnant by the Greek Tycoon by Kim Lawrence 5/29
28.Capelli's Captive Virgin by Sarah Monroe 5/29
Monthly Goal 7/5 28/60 Completed
June Update (6/21)
29.Just a Normal Marriage by Leigh Michaels 6/6
30.Bossman Millionaire by Kathy DeNosky 6/13
31.Hostage by Madeleine Ker 6/13
32.Rich, Ruggged, Ruthless by Jennifer Mikels 6/16
33.Mr. Temptation by Cait London 6/19
34.Instinctive Male by Cait London 6/19
Monthly Goal 6/5 34/60 Completed
July Update (7/7/10)
35.House of Glass by Michelle Reid (7/5/10)
36.Substitute Wife by Rachel Lindsay (7/5/10)
37.Shotgun Marriage by Day Leclaire (7/5/10)
38.The Bedroom Barter by Sara Craven (7/6/10)
39.Newlyweds of Convenience by Jessica Hart (7/6/10)
Monthly Goal 5/5 39/50 Completed

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Romance Readers Challenge
Read the Season: Summer

June 22-September 22, 2010

Update: 7/8/10

S=Stolen by Kelly Armstrong 7/4
U=Untamed by Pamela Clare
M=Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland
M=Marrying the Marquis by Patricia Grasso
E=The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire by Trisha Telep et al
R=Red by Jordan Summers