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UF Summer Challenge July 1-Sep. 30

Update: 7/10

#1 UF Title: Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 7/10
#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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Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 7/10/10
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. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 7/10

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

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Prove Your Love For Bad Boys Challenge--Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group
Update: 7/16/10
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.
Herois black ops: Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan Science Fiction. 7/16.

Selected so far:
• Hero is an assassin/hired killer/contract killer: Skin Game by Ava Gray
*Hero is villain/anti-hero: Silver Falls by Anne Stuart
*Hero is a Spy: One Night With a Spy by Celeste Bradley

Done 8/11:

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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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Update 7/19/10
Completed 7/7 June and 4/4 July
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 7/18
The Unfortunate Miss Fortunes by Anne Stuart, et al 7/17
Love Is Blind by Lynsay Sands 7/11
Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros 7/17

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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All Things Summer Challenge
Update 7/20/10 Completed 5/13

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 7/20
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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All Things Summer Challenge
Update 7/20/10 Completed 7/13

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 7/22
Vampire Vacation by CJ Ellisson
The Wedding by Julie Garwood 6/12
My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding by PN Elrod et al 7/22
Sun Kissed by Catherine Anderson 7/20
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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All Things Summer Challenge
Update 7/20/10 Completed 8/13

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) 7/24
Vacations from Hell by Libba Bray et al 7/22
Vampire Vacation by CJ Ellisson
The Wedding by Julie Garwood 6/12
My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding by PN Elrod et al 7/22
Sun Kissed by Catherine Anderson 7/20
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 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 7/29/10
FAE
1. Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28
2. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs 7/28
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. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 7/10

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (5/21)
2.
3.
4.
5.
Completed 17/50

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Everything Paranormal 50 Book Challenge
Update 7/29/10 45/50
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. Vacations from Hell by Various 7/22
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. The Magic of Recluce by LE Modesitt 7/27
9. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs 7/28
10.

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Update: 8/04/10
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.
Hero is black ops: Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan Science Fiction. 7/16.
Hero is a villain: A Book of Tongues by Gemma Files. Horror/Gay. 8/3

Selected so far:
• Hero is an assassin/hired killer/contract killer: Skin Game by Ava Gray
*Hero is a Spy: One Night With a Spy by Celeste Bradley

Done 9/11:

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Everything Paranormal 50 Book Challenge
Update 8/04/10 46/50
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. Vacations from Hell by Various 7/22
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. The Magic of Recluce by LE Modesitt 7/27
9. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs 7/28
10.Coombe's Wood by Lisa C. Hinsley

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Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 8/04/10
FAE
1. Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28
2. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs 7/28
3. Coombe's Wood by Lisa C. Hinsley 7/30
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. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 7/10

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (5/21)
2. A Book of Tongues by Gemma Files (7/3)
3.
4.
5.
Completed 19/50

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All Things Summer Challenge
Update 8/05/10 Completed 9/12

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) 7/24
Vacations from Hell by Libba Bray et al 7/22
Vampire Vacation by CJ Ellisson Did Not Finish--eliminated from count
The Wedding by Julie Garwood 6/12
My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding by PN Elrod et al 7/22
Sun Kissed by Catherine Anderson 7/20
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 8/5

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Romance Readers Challenge
Read the Season: Summer

June 22-September 22, 2010

Update: 8/5/10

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 7/31
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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UF Summer Challenge July 1-Sep. 30

Update: 8/11

#1 UF Title: Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 7/10
#2 UF Single Character: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Other Fantasy: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 8/10
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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All Things Summer Challenge
Update 8/12/10 Completed 10/12

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) 7/24
Vacations from Hell by Libba Bray et al 7/22
The Wedding by Julie Garwood 6/12
My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding by PN Elrod et al 7/22
Sun Kissed by Catherine Anderson 7/20
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) 8/12
Scandal's Bride by Stephanie Laurens 8/5

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Everything Paranormal 50 Book Challenge
Update 8/04/10 47/50
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. Vacations from Hell by Various 7/22
7. Werelove: Dusk Conspiracy by Lakisha Spletzer 8/5
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. The Magic of Recluce by LE Modesitt 7/27
9. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs 7/28
10.Coombe's Wood by Lisa C. Hinsley 7/30

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

Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 8/12/10
FAE
1. Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28
2. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs 7/28
3. Coombe's Wood by Lisa C. Hinsley 7/30
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. Werelove: Dusk Conspiracy by Lakisha Spletzer 8/5
3.
4.
5.

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

DRAGONS
1. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 8/10
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. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 7/10

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

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Update 8/13/10
Completed 7/7 June and 4/4 July, and 1/5 August
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 7/18
The Unfortunate Miss Fortunes by Anne Stuart, et al 7/17
Love Is Blind by Lynsay Sands 7/11
Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros 7/17

August:
Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/12
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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Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 8/17/10
FAE
1. Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28
2. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs 7/28
3. Coombe's Wood by Lisa C. Hinsley 7/30
4. Storm Born by Richelle Mead 8/17
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. Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/12/10
5.

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2. Werelove: Dusk Conspiracy by Lakisha Spletzer 8/5
3.
4.
5.

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

DRAGONS
1. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 8/10
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. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 7/10

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (5/21)
2. A Book of Tongues by Gemma Files (7/3)
3.
4.
5.
Completed 23/50

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Danielle's September Challenge

1. Read a horror novel: 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King
2. Read an anthology: The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire by Various
3. Read the next book in an ongoing series: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
4. Start a new series: Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland
5. Read a historical romance: Reckless by Anne Stuart

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UF Summer Challenge July 1-Sep. 30

Update: 8/17

#1 UF Title: Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 7/10
#2 UF Single Character: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Other Fantasy: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 8/10
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 8/17

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Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 8/17/10
FAE
1. Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28
2. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs 7/28
3. Coombe's Wood by Lisa C. Hinsley 7/30
4. Storm Born by Richelle Mead 8/17
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. Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/12/10
5.

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2. Werelove: Dusk Conspiracy by Lakisha Spletzer 8/5
3.
4.
5.

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

DRAGONS
1. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 8/10
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. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 7/10

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (5/21)
2. A Book of Tongues by Gemma Files (7/3)
3. Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian (8/18)
4.
5.
Completed 24/50

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Update: 8/18/10
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 Balogh8/17
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 8/15
S=Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/18

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Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 8/23/10
FAE
1. Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28
2. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs 7/28
3. Coombe's Wood by Lisa C. Hinsley 7/30
4. Storm Born by Richelle Mead 8/17
5.

WEREWOLVES
1. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
2. Magic Burns by Ilona Andres 8/20/10
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. Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/12/10
5.

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2. Werelove: Dusk Conspiracy by Lakisha Spletzer 8/5
3.
4.
5.

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

DRAGONS
1. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 8/10
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. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 7/10

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (5/21)
2. A Book of Tongues by Gemma Files (7/3)
3. Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian (8/18)
4.
5.
Completed 25/50

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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 39/60 Completed

August Update (8/23/10)
40.Public Scandal, Private Mistress by Susan Napier (8/8/10)
41.Destined to Meet by Jessica Steele (8/21/10)
42.The Greek Tycoon's Disobedient Bride by Lynne Graham (8/21/10)
43.The Italian's Demand by Sara Wood (8/21/10)
44.Just Friends...To Just Married by Renee Roszel (8/21/10)
45.Island of Dolphins by Lillian Cheatham (8/22/10)
46.In McGillivray's Bed by Anne McCallister (8/22/10)
Monthly Goal 7/5 46/60 Completed

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Romance Readers Challenge
Read the Season: Summer

June 22-September 22, 2010

Update: 8/18/10

S=Stolen by Kelly Armstrong 7/4
U=Untamed by Pamela Clare 8/26
M=Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland
M=Marrying the Marquis by Patricia Grasso 7/31
E=The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire by Trisha Telep et al
R=Reynold de Burgh: The Dark Knight by Deborah Simmons 8/27

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Update: 9/01/10
Dangerous Heroes Spell It Out Challenge
(June 1-October 31)
Completed 7/9
D=Dark Gold by Christine Feehan 6/12
A=Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh 8/31
N=Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah McLean 6/6
G=The Gilded Web by Mary Balogh 8/17
E=Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione
R=Reynold de Burgh: The Dark Knight by Deborah Simmons 8/27
O=Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
U=Upon The Midnight Clear by Sherrilyn Kenyon 8/15
S=Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/18

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Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 9/01/10
FAE
1. Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28
2. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs 7/28
3. Coombe's Wood by Lisa C. Hinsley 7/30
4. Storm Born by Richelle Mead 8/17
5.

WEREWOLVES
1. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
2. Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews 8/20/10
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. Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/12/10
5.

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2. Werelove: Dusk Conspiracy by Lakisha Spletzer 8/5
3.
4.
5.

GHOSTS
1. Sectors by Brick Marlin 6/3
2. Seers of Light by Jennifer DeLucy 8/31
3.
4.
5.

DRAGONS
1. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 8/10
2.
3.
4.
5.

ANGELS
1. Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda 5/18
2. Covet by JR Ward 6/17
3. Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh 8/31
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. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 7/10

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (5/21)
2. A Book of Tongues by Gemma Files (7/3)
3. Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian (8/18)
4.
5.
Completed 27/50

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UF Summer Challenge July 1-Sep. 30

Update: 9/1

#1 UF Title: Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 7/10
#2 UF Single Character: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh 8/31/10
Other Fantasy: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 8/10
Book by New Author: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare


Optional Anthology: Hotter Than Hell by Kim Harrison et al 8/20
Optional Post-Apocalytic or Dystopian theme: Gone by Michael Grant
Optional Cover Hunt: Book with sword or gun on the cover: Storm Born by Richelle Mead 8/17

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Romance Readers Challenge
Read the Season: Summer

June 22-September 22, 2010

Update: 9/08/10 Completed

S=Stolen by Kelly Armstrong 7/4
U=Untamed by Pamela Clare 8/26
M=Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland 9/8
M=Marrying the Marquis by Patricia Grasso 7/31
E=The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire by Trisha Telep et al 9/4
R=Reynold de Burgh: The Dark Knight by Deborah Simmons 8/27

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Update 9/10/10 Completed 3/9

S='Salem's Lot by Stephen King
E=Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione 9/8
P=Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
T=The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner
E=The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire by
Trisha Telep 9/4
M=Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland 9/8
B=Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
E=The Earl and the Governess by Sarah Elliot
R=Ruthless by Anne Stuart

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

Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 9/01/10
FAE
1. Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28
2. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs 7/28
3. Coombe's Wood by Lisa C. Hinsley 7/30
4. Storm Born by Richelle Mead 8/17
5.

WEREWOLVES
1. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27/10
2. Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews 8/20/10
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. Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/12/10
5. The Eternal Kiss by Various Authors 9/4/10

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2. Werelove: Dusk Conspiracy by Lakisha Spletzer 8/5
3.
4.
5.

GHOSTS
1. Sectors by Brick Marlin 6/3
2. Seers of Light by Jennifer DeLucy 8/31
3.
4.
5.

DRAGONS
1. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 8/10
2.
3.
4.
5.

ANGELS
1. Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda 5/18
2. Covet by JR Ward 6/17
3. Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh 8/31
4.
5.

DEMONS
1. Demon Angel by Meljean Brook 5/9
2. Blood of the Demon by Diana Rowland 9/8
3. Escstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione 9/8
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. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 7/10

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (5/21)
2. A Book of Tongues by Gemma Files (7/3)
3. Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian (8/18)
4.
5.
Completed 30/50

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Everything Paranormal 50 Book Challenge
Update 9/10/10 49/50
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. Vacations from Hell by Various 7/22
7. Werelove: Dusk Conspiracy by Lakisha Spletzer 8/5
8. Gone by Michael Grant 9/1
9. The Eternal Kiss by Various 9/4
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. The Magic of Recluce by LE Modesitt 7/27
9. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs 7/28
10.Coombe's Wood by Lisa C. Hinsley 7/30

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Danielle's September Challenge
Update 9/8/10 Completed 2/5
1. Read a horror novel: 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King
2. Read an anthology: The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire by Various 9/4
3. Read the next book in an ongoing series: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
4. Start a new series: Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland
5. Read a historical romance: Reckless by Anne Stuart

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Danielle's September Challenge
Update 9/13/10 Completed 3/5
1. Read a horror novel: 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King
2. Read an anthology: The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire by Various 9/4
3. Read the next book in an ongoing series: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
4. Start a new series: Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland
5. Read a historical romance: Reckless by Anne Stuart

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Update 9/13/10 Completed 5/9

S='Salem's Lot by Stephen King 9/13
E=Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione 9/8
P=Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 9/10
T=The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner
E=The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire by
Trisha Telep 9/4
M=Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland 9/8
B=Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
E=The Earl and the Governess by Sarah Elliot
R=Ruthless by Anne Stuart

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Danielle's RRRC Read the Season Challenge Autumn
Duration: September 23, 2010 - December 21, 2010

Rules are simple. Using the word AUTUMN, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season.

A=The Viscount's Betrothal by Louise Allen
U=The Siren Song by Anne Ursu
T=Tales from a Gaslit Graveyard by Hugh Lamb
U=Unnatural Selection by Tim Lebbon
M=Mistletoe Magic by Sophia James
N=The Nightmare and Other Tales of Dark Fantasy by Francis Stevens

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Danielle's 3rd Annual October Scare Fest
Duration: October 1-October 31st
Reading Selections
Unnatural Selection by Tim Lebbon
The Nightmare and Other Tales of Dark Fantasy by Francis Stevens
Tales from a Gaslit Graveyard by Hugh Lamb
Bone Song by John Meaney
Bonechiller by Graham McNamee
The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde
Hex and the City by Simon R. Green

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Danielle's Urban Fantasy Challenge #3: October 1-December 31st

* 1 Urban Fantasy Title: Bone Song by John Meaney
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title with a Single Character on the Cover - Male or Female: Hex and the City by Simon R. Green
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - any genre:
Bonechiller by Graham McNamee

* Optional Add'l Book - Steampunk: The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey
* Optional Add'l Book - Post-Apocalyptic OR Dystopian theme: Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien
* Optional Add'l Book - Cover Hunt: Book with an animal on the cover: The Siren Song by Anne Ursu

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November is Catch-Up Month! Read these books in November:

One Week as Lovers by Victoria Dahl
Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
The Siren Song by Anne Ursu
Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien
The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter
The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter
In the Dark by Gena Showalter
The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter
The Harrowing by Alexandra Sokoloff
Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen
Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas
Smooth-Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas
Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink

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Danielle's October Build Your Own Challenge

1. Read an anthology of classic horror stories:
Tales from a Gaslit Graveyard by Hugh Lamb

2.Read a short story collection by a new author: The Nightmare and Other Tales of Dark Fantasy by Francis Stevens

3.Read the next book in an ongoing series: Hex and the City by Simon R. Green

4.Read a historical-set YA book: The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey

5.Finally read one of the Hellboy novels you've been collecting: Unnatural Selection by Tim Lebbon

6.Finally read an Oscar Wilde story: The Picture of Dorian Gray

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UF Summer Challenge July 1-Sep. 30

Update: 9/16 Completed Challenge

#1 UF Title: Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 7/10
#2 UF Single Character: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh 8/31/10
Other Fantasy: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 8/10
Book by New Author: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare 9/15


Optional Anthology: Hotter Than Hell by Kim Harrison et al 8/20
Optional Post-Apocalytic or Dystopian theme: Gone by Michael Grant 9/2
Optional Cover Hunt: Book with sword or gun on the cover: Storm Born by Richelle Mead 8/17

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

Everything Paranormal 50 Book Challenge
Update 9/18/10 50/50 Completed Challenge
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. Vacations from Hell by Various 7/22
7. Werelove: Dusk Conspiracy by Lakisha Spletzer 8/5
8. Gone by Michael Grant 9/1
9. The Eternal Kiss by Various 9/4
10. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare 9/15

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. The Magic of Recluce by LE Modesitt 7/27
9. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs 7/28
10.Coombe's Wood by Lisa C. Hinsley 7/30

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

Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 9/16/10
FAE
1. Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28
2. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs 7/28
3. Coombe's Wood by Lisa C. Hinsley 7/30
4. Storm Born by Richelle Mead 8/17
5.

WEREWOLVES
1. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27
2. Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews 8/20
3. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare 9/15
4.
5.

VAMPIRES
1. Lover Mine by JR Ward 5/2
2. Dark Gold by Christine Feehan 6/12
3. Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 6/20
4. Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/12
5. The Eternal Kiss by Various Authors 9/4

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2. Werelove: Dusk Conspiracy by Lakisha Spletzer 8/5
3. The Wendigo by Algernon Blackwood 9/14
4.
5.

GHOSTS
1. Sectors by Brick Marlin 6/3
2. Seers of Light by Jennifer DeLucy 8/31
3.
4.
5.

DRAGONS
1. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 8/10
2.
3.
4.
5.

ANGELS
1. Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda 5/18
2. Covet by JR Ward 6/17
3. Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh 8/31
4.
5.

DEMONS
1. Demon Angel by Meljean Brook 5/9
2. Blood of the Demon by Diana Rowland 9/8
3. Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione 9/8
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. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 7/10

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/21
2. A Book of Tongues by Gemma Files 7/3
3. Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/18
4.
5.
Completed 32/50

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

Update 9/17/10 Completed 6/9

S='Salem's Lot by Stephen King 9/13
E=Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione 9/8
P=Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 9/10
T=The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner 9/17
E=The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire by
Trisha Telep 9/4
M=Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland 9/8
B=Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
E=The Earl and the Governess by Sarah Elliot
R=Ruthless by Anne Stuart

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

Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 9/16/10
FAE
1. Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28
2. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs 7/28
3. Coombe's Wood by Lisa C. Hinsley 7/30
4. Storm Born by Richelle Mead 8/17
5.

WEREWOLVES
1. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27
2. Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews 8/20
3. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare 9/15
4.
5.

VAMPIRES
1. Lover Mine by JR Ward 5/2
2. Dark Gold by Christine Feehan 6/12
3. Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 6/20
4. Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/12
5. The Eternal Kiss by Various Authors 9/4

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2. Werelove: Dusk Conspiracy by Lakisha Spletzer 8/5
3. The Wendigo by Algernon Blackwood 9/14
4.
5.

GHOSTS
1. Sectors by Brick Marlin 6/3
2. Seers of Light by Jennifer DeLucy 8/31
3.
4.
5.

DRAGONS
1. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 8/10
2.
3.
4.
5.

ANGELS
1. Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda 5/18
2. Covet by JR Ward 6/17
3. Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh 8/31
4.
5.

DEMONS
1. Demon Angel by Meljean Brook 5/9
2. Blood of the Demon by Diana Rowland 9/8
3. Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione 9/8
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. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 7/10

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/21
2. A Book of Tongues by Gemma Files 7/3
3. Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/18
4. The Thief by Megan Whelan Turner 9/17
5.
Completed 33/50

[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
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 39/60 Completed

August Update (8/23/10)
40.Public Scandal, Private Mistress by Susan Napier (8/8/10)
41.Destined to Meet by Jessica Steele (8/21/10)
42.The Greek Tycoon's Disobedient Bride by Lynne Graham (8/21/10)
43.The Italian's Demand by Sara Wood (8/21/10)
44.Just Friends...To Just Married by Renee Roszel (8/21/10)
45.Island of Dolphins by Lillian Cheatham (8/22/10)
46.In McGillivray's Bed by Anne McCallister (8/22/10)
Monthly Goal 7/5 46/60 Completed

September Update
47. Ruthless Awakening by Sara Craven (9/5/10)
48. Sold into Marriage by Ann Major (9/6/10)
49. The Greek Tycoon's Virgin Wife by Helen Bianchin (9/6/10)
50. The Ruthless Marriage Proposal by Miranda Lee (9/6/10)
51.The Italian Boss's Mistress by Lynne Graham (9/6/10)
52.Substitute Bride by Margaret Pargeter (9/11/10)
52.Cry Wolf by Amanda Carpenter (9/16/10)
53.First Time Forever Cara Coulter (9/26/10)
54.Getting Red-Hot with the Rogue by Ally Blake (9/28/10)
55.The Maverick's Greek Island Mistress by Kelly Hunter (9/28/10)

Monthly Goal 11/5 55/60 Completed

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

Danielle's October Build Your Own Challenge
Update 10/4: Completed 1/6

1. Read an anthology of classic horror stories:
Tales from a Gaslit Graveyard by Hugh Lamb

2.Read a short story collection by a new author: The Nightmare and Other Tales of Dark Fantasy by Francis Stevens

3.Read the next book in an ongoing series: Hex and the City by Simon R. Green

4.Read a historical-set YA book: The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey

5.Finally read one of the Hellboy novels you've been collecting: Unnatural Selection by Tim Lebbon

6.Finally read an Oscar Wilde story: The Picture of Dorian Gray 10/2