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message 351: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 7316 comments do you have another erotic romance you could try and use Lora Leigh for your repeat day?

Gus wrote: "I'm all done for this month. I wanted to go for 10 but I couldn't find a Great Outdoors or Repeat Day that I wanted to read enough :)

Completed 8/8 on 6/19!

1. June: [book:Jessica's Guide t..."



message 352: by Danielle (new)

Danielle (Smiley1881) Ooh! thats a good idea Dee


message 353: by Gus (new)

Gus | 114 comments Oooh, great idea! I might have to try :)


message 354: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 7316 comments well, i do have them occasionally...if you want help finding an ER - PM me and I can give you some recs depending on what you like/don't like


message 355: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, BJ!


message 356: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments congrats BJ, Danielle & Gus


message 357: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Monthly Challenge:
Duration: June 1 - June 30, 2010
* 7 / 10 Read:

1. June:
2. Birthday: (FlibBityFLooB) - Iron Kissed (6/5) ★★★★☆
3. Geography: The Case Of The Mesmerizing Boss (6/15) ★★★☆☆
4. Gemini Connection: Lover Mine (6/20) ★★★★☆
5. Great Outdoors Month: Reese's Bride (6/2) ★★★★☆
6. Already Wed: (Whiplash by Catherine Coulter)
7. Repeat Day: Nauti Boy - (6/9) ★★★★☆
8. Romance Genre:
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Dead Until Dark (6/10) ★★★★☆
10. Reader's Choice: Belle in the Slouch Hat: Mimi Mathis (6/7) ★★★★☆

Iron Kissed (Mercedes Thompson, #3) by Patricia Briggs The Case Of The Mesmerizing Boss (And the Winner is) by Diana Palmer Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8) by J.R. Ward Reese's Bride (Bride's Trilogy, #2) by Kat Martin Nauti Boy (Nauti, #1) by Lora Leigh Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse, #1) by Charlaine Harris Belle in the Slouch Hat Mimi Mathis by Mimi Mathis


message 358: by FlibBityFLooB (last edited Jun 22, 2010 06:16PM) (new)

FlibBityFLooB 6/10.

1. Start with J:Jemima J by Jane Green - **, 6/20/10
2. Birthday (mine!!!): Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich
3. Georgia: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews - ****, 6/18/10
4. Twins: The Husband Trap by Tracy Anne Warren - ***, 6/19/10
5. Outdoors: tbd
6. Marriage: Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - *****, 6/13/10
7. Same initial author: Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James ***, 6/11/10
8. Erotic Romance: Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh **, 6/12/10
9. Group Bookshelf: Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas
10. My Choice: Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas
Jemima J A Novel About Ugly Ducklings and Swans by Jane Green Sizzling Sixteen (Stephanie Plum, #16) by Janet Evanovich Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, #4) by Ilona Andrews The Husband Trap by Tracy Anne Warren tbd Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James Tempting the Beast (Breeds, #1) by Lora Leigh Seduce Me at Sunrise (The Hathaways, #2) by Lisa Kleypas Tempt Me at Twilight (The Hathaways, #3) by Lisa Kleypas


message 359: by Mistress SuckMyBlackDagger (last edited Jun 20, 2010 09:40PM) (new)

Mistress SuckMyBlackDagger (suckmyblackdagger) | 109 comments 2010 June Monthly Challenge:
7/10

1) TITLE WITH "J": Joey's First Time by Carol Lynne *06/19*
2) BIRTHDAY(Jen~"Dhexterity") Fairyville by Emma Holly *06/20*
3) GEOGRAPHY-GEORGIA: Red Fire by Deidre Knight
4) GEMINI CONNECTION: Menage a Magick by Lora Leigh*6/03*
5) GREAT OUTDOORS: Lord of the Deep by Dawn Thompson
6) ALREADY WED: I Married a Demon by Beverly Rae
7) REPEAT DAY: When Wizards Rule by Lora Leigh*06/05*
8) ROMANCE GENRE: Blood Rose by Sharon Page*06/09*
9) OF LISTS & SHELVES: Dark Elves V: Discovery by Jet Mykles *06/17*
10)READER'S CHOICE: Blood Deep by Sharon Page*06/11*

Joey's First Time by Carol Lynne Fairyville by Emma Holly Red Fire (Gods of Midnight, #1) by Deidre Knight Menage a Magick (Wizard Twins, #1) by Lora Leigh Lord of the Deep by Dawn Thompson I Married a Demon (Para-Mates, #1) by Beverly Rae When Wizards Rule (Wizard Twins, #2) by Lora Leigh Blood Rose (Blood, #2) by Sharon Page Dark Elves V Discovery by Jet Mykles Blood Deep (Blood, #3) by Sharon Page


message 360: by Judithe (new)

Judithe | 392 comments 2010 June Monthly Challenge RRRCcompleted 6/21/10


10/10 completed


Very fun challenge and looking forward to the next!

1. June: The Julius House by Charlaine Harris 6/11/10

2. Birthday: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris 6/10/10 (GR Friend Gus--Happy Birthday!)

3. Geography: Georgia: Poppy Done to Death by Charlaine Harris 6/1/10

4.Gemini Connection: Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank 6/13/10 (twin/s character: Malaya and Tristan) in the story or the word twin/s in the title.

5. Great Outdoors Month: Come the Spring by Julie Garwood 6/1/10

6. Already Wed JuneSugarplum Deadby Carolyn Hart 6/17/10 A mystery, rather than a romance, but the dollop of romance keeps it fun, and is satisfying to my unexpected mystery kick this month!

7. Repeat Day: Kiss of Heat by Lora Leigh 6/7/10

8. Romance Genre: Megan's Mark by Lora Leigh 6/21/10

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Mind Game by Christine Feehan 6/5/10

10. Reader's Choice: First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost 6/8/10

Read:
Come the Spring by Julie Garwood Poppy Done to Death (Aurora Teagarden Mystery, #8) by Charlaine Harris Mind Game (GhostWalkers, #2) by Christine Feehan Kiss of Heat (Breeds, #4) by Lora Leigh First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, #1) by Jeaniene Frost Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse, #1) by Charlaine Harris The Julius House (Aurora Teagarden Mystery, #4) by Charlaine Harris Ecstasy (Shadowdwellers, #1) by Jacquelyn Frank Sugarplum Dead (Death on Demand, #12) by Carolyn Hart Megan's Mark (Breeds, #7) by Lora Leigh


message 361: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Judithe!


message 362: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Judithe wrote: "2010 June Monthly Challenge RRRCcompleted 6/21/10

10/10 completed
..."


congrats Judithe :)


message 363: by SandyC (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 1287 comments 9/10 complete

1. June: Jane Austen Ruined My Life|5928721] FINISHED 6/19/10
2. Birthday: Carrie (FlibbityFloob's list) FINISHED 6/17/10
3. Geography: Sword of Darkness FINISHED 6/12/10
4.Gemini Connection:Twin Of Fire FINISHED 6/21/10
5. Great Outdoors Month:One White Rose
6. Already Wed: Voyager FINISHED 6/9/10
7. Repeat Day: Dangerous Games FINISHED 6/11/10
8. Romance Genre: Sun Stroked FINISHED 6/18/10
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Gossip Girl FINISHED 6/13/10
10. Reader's Choice: Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea FINISHED 6/5/10

Challenge Duration: June - June 30, 2010

Jane Austen Ruined My Life by Beth Pattillo Carrie by Stephen King Sword of Darkness (Lords of Avalon, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Twin Of Fire by Jude Deveraux Voyager (Outlander, #3) by Diana Gabaldon Dangerous Games (Tempting SEALs, #2) by Lora Leigh Sun Stroked by Cathryn Fox Gossip Girl (Gossip Girl, #1) by Cecily von Ziegesar Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler


message 364: by Ann aka Iftcan (new)

Ann aka Iftcan (iftcan) June Challenge for Romance Readers Reading Challenge
3/?


1. June: Read a book which title starts with "J."

2. Birthday: Read a book from a June B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)

3. Geography: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews (Kate is from Savannah)

4.Gemini Connection: Read a book where there is a twin/s character in the story or the word twin/s in the title.

5. Great Outdoors Month: Web of Lies by Jennifer Estep

6. Already Wed June is from Juno, goddess of Marriage. Read a book where the main couple is already married, including marriage of convenience, husband/wife disappearance, marriage by mistake, etc.

7. Repeat Day (June3) Slayer’s Inc by Brit Blaise

8. Romance Genre: Read an erotic romance. (Adjust level of steaminess to one ‘s taste.)

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book from our group’s bookshelf.

10. Reader's Choice Keep me Forever by Rosemary Laurey

Challenge Duration: June - June 30, 2010

You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment


message 365: by Nita (new)

Nita (gillnit) 6/8 done


1. June - Jacob's Faith 6/2 ****
2. Birthday (FlibBityFLooB) - Dead in the Family 6/20 ****
4. Gemini Connection - The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ 6/11 ****
6. Already Wed - Raven's Shadow 6/8 ****
7. Repeat Day (June 3) - Elizabeth's Wolf
8. Romance Genre - Sinful 6/10 *****
9. Of Lists and Shelves - The Cursed One
10. Reader's Choice - Naked Dragon 6/21 ***

Jacob's Faith (Breeds, #11) by Lora Leigh Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, #10) by Charlaine Harris The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ by Philip Pullman Raven's Shadow (Raven Set, #1) by Patricia Briggs Elizabeth's Wolf (Breeds, #3) by Lora Leigh Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone The Cursed One (Wild Wulfs of London, #3) by Ronda Thompson Naked Dragon (Works Like Magick, #1) by Annette Blair


message 366: by Diane ~Firefly~ (new)

Diane ~Firefly~ | 1511 comments All Done!




1. Starts with J - Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank - 6/6/10
2. June birthday shelves (Gus) - Deja Demon by Julie Kenner - 6/12/10
3. Georgia - Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews - 6/21/10
4. Twin characters - Silent Night, Haunted Night by Terri Garey - 6/20/10
5. Outdoors - Manhunting by Jennifer Crusie - 6/1/10
6. Married - Test of Time by Jayne Ann Krentz - 6/18/10
7. Same initials - Casting Spells by Barbara Bretton - 6/3/10
8. Erotic Romance - The Demon's Daughter by Emma Holly - 6/7/10
9. Book for group's shelves - Bitten by Kelley Armstrong - 6/6/10
10. Reader's Choice - Blood Song by Cat Adams - 6/2/10

Jacob (Nightwalkers, #1) by Jacquelyn Frank Deja Demon The Days and Nights of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom (Kate Connor - Demon Hunter, #4) by Julie Kenner Magic Burns (Kate Daniels, #2) by Ilona Andrews Silent Night, Haunted Night (Nicki Styx, #4) by Terri Garey Manhunting by Jennifer Crusie Test Of Time by Jayne Ann Krentz Casting Spells (Sugar Maple, #1) by Barbara Bretton The Demon's Daughter (Tale of the Demon World, #1) by Emma Holly Bitten (Women of the Otherworld, #1) by Kelley Armstrong Blood Song (Bloodsinger, #1) by Cat Adams

(titles are subject to change)


message 367: by Shea (new)

Shea | 278 comments June RR 2010 Challenge
2/5 completed

1. June: Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank

2. Birthday: A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands (Joelle) 6/21

8. Romance Genre: Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard 6/13

9. Of Lists and Shelves: What the Duke Desires by Jenna Petersen

10. Readers' Choice: Bodyguard by Suzanne Brockmann

Jacob (Nightwalkers, #1) by Jacquelyn Frank A Quick Bite (Argeneau, #1) by Lynsay Sands Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard What the Duke Desires by Jenna Petersen Bodyguard by Suzanne Brockmann



message 368: by Kristina Simon (new)

Kristina Simon (kristinasimon) Congratulations to everyone who's finished the challenge!

Read: 6/8

1. June: SKIP
2. Birthday: All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris (my shelves!) ★★★★☆ 6/1/10
3. Geography: Sanctuary by Nora Roberts
4.Gemini Connection: SKIP
5. Great Outdoors Month: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins ★★★★★ 6/16/10
6. Already Wed: Still Mr. & Mrs. by Mary McBride
7. Repeat Day (June3): Marriage by the Book by Joan Johnston ★★★☆☆ 6/6/10
8. Romance Genre: Night Game by Christine Feehan (a stretch for erotica, maybe, but they're some of the hottest books I own) ★★★★★ 6/20/10
9. Of Lists and Shelves: From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris ★★★★☆ 6/5/10
10. Reader's Choice: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris ★★★☆☆ 6/8/10

To Read:
Sanctuary by Nora Roberts Still Mr. & Mrs. by Mary McBride

Completed:
All Together Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #7) by Charlaine Harris From Dead to Worse (Sookie Stackhouse, #8) by Charlaine Harris Marriage by the Book by Joan Johnston Dead and Gone (Sookie Stackhouse, #9) by Charlaine Harris The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins Night Game (GhostWalkers, #3) by Christine Feehan


message 369: by Caleb (new)

Caleb (ccp981) 4 out of 5 complete. Had to swap a couple due to lack of funding. Should get in my 5 in before June is out.

Doing 5 of the 10

Geography: Faefever - Karen Marie Moning (MacKayla is from Georgia)

Already Wed: First Comes Marriage - Mary Balogh

Repeat Day: Taming the Beast - Lora Leigh

Of Lists and Shelves: Unleash the Night>

Readers Choice: Bullet - LKH


If I finish these, I may try for some more, but for now, this is the plan. :)



message 370: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments 5/10 Done

1. June: Just One Sip Anthology
2. B-day (Samantha): Elijah by Jacquelyn Frank 6/6 ****
3. Georgia: Defending Angels by Mary Stanton 6/12 ***
4. Twins: Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward 6/21 *****
5. Outdoors: Swimming with the Dead by Kathy Brandt
6. Already Wed: Blood Magic by Eileen Wilks 6/9 ****
7. Repeat Day: Devour by Melina Morel
8. Erotica: Mortal Temptations by Allyson James
9. Group Shelf: The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann
10. Reader's Choice: Changes by Jim Butcher 6/4 *****

To Read:
Just One Sip by Katie MacAlister Swimming with the Dead (Underwater Investigation, #1) by Kathy Brandt Devour (Institut Scientifique, #1) by Melina Morel Mortal Temptations (Mortal Series, #1) by Allyson James The Unsung Hero (Troubleshooters, #1) by Suzanne Brockmann

Done:
Elijah (Nightwalkers, #3) by Jacquelyn Frank Defending Angels (Beaufort & Company, #1) by Mary Stanton Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #5) by J.R. Ward Blood Magic (World of the Lupi, #6) by Eileen Wilks Changes (The Dresden Files, #12) by Jim Butcher


message 371: by Erin (new)

Erin (erin-b) Read: 9/10

1. June: A Jaguar's Kiss from Shifter by Lora Leigh 6/5

2. Birthday: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh (Moss) 6/4

3. Geography - Georgia: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning 6/8

4.Gemini Connection: Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce

5. Great Outdoors Month: The Twilight Before Christmas by Christine Feehan 6/3

6. Already Wed: Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb 6/8

7. Repeat Day (June3): A Christmas Kiss from Hot for the Holidays by Lora Leigh 6/18

8. Romance Genre - erotic romance: Beyond the Dark by Angela Knight, Emma Holly, Lora Leigh, Diane Whiteside 6/9

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Amaryllis by Jayne Castle 6/21

10. Reader's Choice: Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley 6/17

Shifter (Includes Warriors of Poseidon, #4; Breed Series, #15; Children of the Sea Prequel) by Angela Knight Visions of Heat (Psy-Changeling, #2) by Nalini Singh Darkfever (Fever, #1) by Karen Marie Moning Alanna The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, #1) by Tamora Pierce The Twilight Before Christmas (Drake Sisters, #2) (Christmas, #2) by Christine Feehan Rapture in Death (In Death, #4) by J.D. Robb Hot for the Holidays (Includes Breeds, #20; Mageverse, #9; Stormwalker, Prequel) by Lora Leigh Beyond the Dark (Includes Tales of the Demon World, #5; Breeds, #13) by Angela Knight Amaryllis (St. Helen's, #1) by Jayne Castle Pride Mates (Shifters Unbound, #1) by Jennifer Ashley

Also Read:
Obsidian Prey (Harmony, #6) by Jayne Castle Bullet (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter #19) by Laurell K. Hamilton After the Night by Linda Howard Fired Up (Dreamlight Trilogy, #1, Arcane Society, #7) by Jayne Ann Krentz


message 372: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Diane!


message 373: by Daffodil (new)

Daffodil (daffodil--ripcranberry) | 1058 comments Just 2 books away from finishing this. I'm trying to avoid a re-read, but I still need to find a #6.

RRRC Group June Monthly Challenge
June 1 - 30, 2010

Completed: 8/10

1. J for June: Julius Casaer by William Shakespeare, currently reading
2. Birthday Book: Magic to the Bone by Devon Monk (FlibBittyFloob), 6-2-10
3. Georgia: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews, 6-21-10
4. Gemini: Bad Twin by Gary Troup, 6-17-10
5. Great Outdoors: Murder with Puffins by Donna Andrews, 6-6-10
6. Already Wed: TBD
7. Repeat Day: The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz 6-7-10
8. Erotic Romance: Body Rush by Anne Rainey, 6-20-10
9. Group Shelf: Spider’s Bite by Jennifer Estep, 6-11-10
10. Reader’s Choice: Unbecoming Behavior by Stephanie Rowe, 6-8-10

Magic to the Bone (Allie Beckstrom, #1) by Devon Monk Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, #4) by Ilona Andrews Bad Twin (Hyperion) by Gary Troup Murder With Puffins (Meg Langslow, #2) by Donna Andrews The Spellman Files (Spellman Series, Book 1) by Lisa Lutz Body Rush by Anne Rainey Spider's Bite (Elemental Assassin, #1) by Jennifer Estep Unbecoming Behavior by Stephanie Rowe


message 374: by Diane ~Firefly~ (new)

Diane ~Firefly~ | 1511 comments Daffodil wrote: "Just 2 books away from finishing this. I'm trying to avoid a re-read, but I still need to find a #6...."

Here's a few you might like
Catnapped by Gabriella Herkert
Test of Time or The Wedding Night by Jayne Ann Krentz
The Trouble with Harry by Katie MacAlister


If you don't mind starting in the middle of a series
*** spoiler ***


Death on Demand series by Carolyn Hart - they get married in book 4
In Death series by J.D. Robb - they get married the the end of book 3


message 375: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Hooray, Diane - congrats!


message 376: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 7316 comments Daffodil - since I just saw her talking about it - you could see if your library has Line of Scrimmage by Marie Force - it seems to be a marriage in trouble type book


message 377: by Laura Lulu (new)

Laura Lulu (lauralulu) 5/8

2. Birthday Karen's List Abhorsen Garth Nix June 1 ★★★★

3. Georgia Magic Bleeds Ilona Andrews June 8 ★★★★★

4. Gemini Lover Mine J.R. Ward June 4 ★★★★

5. Great Outdoors Royal Assassin Robin Hobb June 18 ★★★★★

7. Repeat Day Mind Games Carolyn Crane

8. Erotica Kushiel's Dart Jacqueline Carey

9. Lists & Shelves The First Days Rhiannon Frater

10. Reader's Choice Dead Beat Jim Butcher June 22 ★★★★


Abhorsen (The Abhorsen Trilogy, #3) by Garth Nix Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, #4) by Ilona Andrews Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8) by J.R. Ward Royal Assassin (Farseer Trilogy, #2) by Robin Hobb Mind Games (The Disillusionists Trilogy, #1) by Carolyn Crane Kushiel's Dart (Kushiel's Legacy, #1) by Jacqueline Carey The First Days (As The World Dies A Zombie Trilogy #1) by Rhiannon Frater Dead Beat (The Dresden Files, #7) by Jim Butcher


message 378: by AmandaG (new)

AmandaG (amandag3) | 254 comments 2/8


2. Birthday: Read a book from a June B-day celebrant.
Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh, (Dina)

4.Gemini Connection: Read a book where there is a twin/s character in the story or the word twin/s in the title.
Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur

5. Great Outdoors Month: Read book where a character’s profession requires him/her to spend most of the time outdoors, or read a book which have a man vs nature theme, or read a book where majority of the story takes place outdoors..
Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy (male protag is a race car driver)

6. Already Wed June is from Juno, goddess of Marriage. Read a book where the main couple is already married, including marriage of convenience, husband/wife disappearance, marriage by mistake, etc.
King of Sword and Sky by CL Wilson 6/14

7. Repeat Day (June3) Read a book where the first letter repeats for both an author’s first and last name. (Ex. Lora Leigh, Amanda Ashley, Beverly Barton, etc)
Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr

8. Romance Genre: Read an erotic romance. (Adjust level of steaminess to one ‘s taste.)
Standing In The Shadows by Shannon McKenna

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book from our group’s bookshelf.
Queen of Song and Souls by C.L. Wilson

10. Reader's Choice
Lover Mine by JR Ward


message 379: by Barbara ★ (last edited Jun 22, 2010 03:45PM) (new)

Barbara ★ | 3901 comments 4/10 complete

1. J for June: Johansen, Iris - Eight Days to Live: An Eve Duncan Forensics Thriller 6/20
2. B-day: (FlibBityFLooB) The Renegade Hunter - Lynsay Sands
3. Georgia: Savannah Breeze - Mary Kay Andrews
4. Gemini/Twins: The Darkest Whisper - Gena Showalter (harpies, Bianka and Kaia) 6/15
5. Great Outdoors: Calling on Dragons - Patricia Wrede (Enchanted Forest series)
6. Already Wed: One Eye Closed - Karen Whiddon 6/17
7. Repeat Day: Obsession Untamed - Pamela Palmer
8. Erotica: The B*E*A*S*T* Within - Rebecca Goings (ebook)
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Under Fire - Jo Davis
10. Reader's Choice: Fang - James Patterson 6/12

TO READ: The Renegade Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #3) (Argeneau, #12) by Lynsay Sands Savannah Breeze by Mary Kay Andrews Calling on Dragons (Enchanted Forest Chronicles, #3) by Patricia C. Wrede Obsession Untamed (Feral Warriors, #2) by Pamela Palmer The B*E*A*S*T* Within (B*E*A*S*T, #1) by Rebecca Goings Under Fire (Firefighters of Station Five, #2) by Jo Davis
READ: Fang (Maximum Ride, #6) by James Patterson The Darkest Whisper (Lords of the Underworld, #4) by Gena Showalter One Eye Closed (The Pack, #2) by Karen Whiddon Eight Days to Live An Eve Duncan Forensics Thriller by Iris Johansen


message 380: by D.G. (new)

D.G. | 4477 comments Although I only thought I could read 5, I was able to fit in another book that fit one of this. :)

2010 June Monthly Challenge - 6/6 Completed

2. Birthday (Daffodil): Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris - 6/11
6. Already Wed: The Secret Passion of Simon Blackwell - 6/22
7. Repeat Day: Something About You by Julie James - 6/18
8. Erotica:Victorious Star by Morgan Hawke - 6/17
9. List and Shelves: Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris - 6/3
10. Reader's Choice: The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls - 6/8


Dead as a Doornail (Sookie Stackhouse, #5) by Charlaine Harris The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls Definitely Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #6) by Charlaine Harris Victorious Star (Interstellar Service & Discipline, #1) by Morgan Hawke Something About You by Julie James The Secret Passion of Simon Blackwell by Samantha James


message 381: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments yeah for you D.G. :)


message 382: by Julianna (last edited Jun 22, 2010 05:10PM) (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1888 comments Update 6/22

2. Birthday: The Nerd Who Loved Me by Vicki Lewis Thompson (Kristi) (6/6)

5. Great Outdoors Month: Fire and Rain by Kathleen Eagle (6/21)

8. Romance Genre: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward (6/15)

Completed 3/10
The Nerd Who Loved Me (Nerds, #2) by Vicki Lewis Thompson Fire and Rain by Kathleen Eagle Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #7) by J.R. Ward


message 383: by Debbie (last edited Jun 22, 2010 05:30PM) (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Monthly Challenge:
Duration: June 1 - June 30, 2010
* 8 / 10 Read:

1. June: Julie and Julia (6/22) ★★★☆☆
2. Birthday: (FlibBityFLooB) - Iron Kissed (6/5) ★★★★☆
3. Geography: The Case Of The Mesmerizing Boss (6/15) ★★★☆☆
4. Gemini Connection: Lover Mine (6/20) ★★★★☆
5. Great Outdoors Month: Reese's Bride (6/2) ★★★★☆
6. Already Wed: (Whiplash by Catherine Coulter)
7. Repeat Day: Nauti Boy - (6/9) ★★★★☆
8. Romance Genre: (Projected Pleasure by Jennifer Salaiz) - currently reading
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Dead Until Dark (6/10) ★★★★☆
10. Reader's Choice: Belle in the Slouch Hat: Mimi Mathis (6/7) ★★★★☆

Julie and Julia 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen by Julie Powell Iron Kissed (Mercedes Thompson, #3) by Patricia Briggs The Case Of The Mesmerizing Boss (And the Winner is) by Diana Palmer Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8) by J.R. Ward Reese's Bride (Bride's Trilogy, #2) by Kat Martin Nauti Boy (Nauti, #1) by Lora Leigh Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse, #1) by Charlaine Harris Belle in the Slouch Hat Mimi Mathis by Mimi Mathis


message 384: by Ann aka Iftcan (last edited Jun 24, 2010 05:31PM) (new)

Ann aka Iftcan (iftcan) Well the library isn't cooperating with me this month--so we'll have to stop where we are, since I've gotten in a couple of pre-ordered books that I simply can NOT figure out how to fit into the challenge.




June Challenge for Romance Readers Reading Challenge
5/5


1. June: Read a book which title starts with "J."

2. Birthday: Read a book from a June B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)

3. Geography: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews (Kate is from Savannah)

4.Gemini Connection: Read a book where there is a twin/s character in the story or the word twin/s in the title.

5. Great Outdoors Month: Web of Lies by Jennifer Estep

6. Already Wed June is from Juno, goddess of Marriage. Read a book where the main couple is already married, including marriage of convenience, husband/wife disappearance, marriage by mistake, etc.

7. Repeat Day (June3) Slayer’s Inc by Brit Blaise

8. Romance Genre: Read an erotic romance. (Adjust level of steaminess to one ‘s taste.)

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews

10. Reader's Choice Keep me Forever by Rosemary Laurey

Challenge Duration: June - June 30, 2010

You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment


message 385: by Nita (new)

Nita (gillnit) 7/8 done


1. June - Jacob's Faith 6/2 ****
2. Birthday (FlibBityFLooB) - Dead in the Family 6/20 ****
4. Gemini Connection - The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ 6/11 ****
6. Already Wed - Raven's Shadow 6/8 ****
7. Repeat Day (June 3) - Elizabeth's Wolf 6/22 ****
8. Romance Genre - Sinful 6/10 *****
9. Of Lists and Shelves - The Cursed One
10. Reader's Choice - Naked Dragon 6/21 ***

Jacob's Faith (Breeds, #11) by Lora Leigh Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, #10) by Charlaine Harris The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ by Philip Pullman Raven's Shadow (Raven Set, #1) by Patricia Briggs Elizabeth's Wolf (Breeds, #3) by Lora Leigh Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone The Cursed One (Wild Wulfs of London, #3) by Ronda Thompson Naked Dragon (Works Like Magick, #1) by Annette Blair


message 386: by Jane(Janelba) (new)

Jane(Janelba) (janelba) | 769 comments June Challenge - 9/10 books read -


01. "J" Title: Just So Stories - Rudyard Kipling - 18 June 2010
02. Birthday (karen): Beautiful Lies: A Novel - Lisa Unger - Currently Reading
03. Georgia: Fear the darkness - Sherrilyn Kenyon - 04 June 2010
04. Twins: Twins - Crymsyn Hart - 02 June 2010
05. Great Outdoors: (Archaeologist Fellowship of Fear - Aaron Elkins - 22 June 2010
06. Already Wed: Susannah's Garden - Debbie Macomber - 02 June 2010
07. Repeat Day : Lost - Christine Columbus - 23 June 2010
08. Romance (Erotic): The Envelope Incident - Emelia Elmwood - 03 June 2010
09. Of Lists & Shelves: Back On Blossom Street - Debbie Macomber - 04 June 2010
10. Reader's Choice : Homicide In Hardcover - Kate Carlisle - 06 June 2010


message 387: by SandyC (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 1287 comments 10/10 completed
CHALLENGE COMPLETED!

1. June: Jane Austen Ruined My Life|5928721] FINISHED 6/19/10
2. Birthday: Carrie (FlibbityFloob's list) FINISHED 6/17/10
3. Geography: Sword of Darkness FINISHED 6/12/10
4.Gemini Connection:Twin Of Fire FINISHED 6/21/10
5. Great Outdoors Month: One White Rose FINISHED 6/23/10
6. Already Wed: Voyager FINISHED 6/9/10
7. Repeat Day: Dangerous Games FINISHED 6/11/10
8. Romance Genre: Sun Stroked FINISHED 6/18/10
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Gossip Girl FINISHED 6/13/10
10. Reader's Choice: Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea FINISHED 6/5/10

Challenge Duration: June - June 30, 2010

Jane Austen Ruined My Life by Beth Pattillo Carrie by Stephen King Sword of Darkness (Lords of Avalon, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Twin Of Fire by Jude Deveraux Voyager (Outlander, #3) by Diana Gabaldon Dangerous Games (Tempting SEALs, #2) by Lora Leigh Sun Stroked by Cathryn Fox Gossip Girl (Gossip Girl, #1) by Cecily von Ziegesar Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler


message 388: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Congrats Ann and Sandy! :)


message 389: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Ann & Sandy!!


message 390: by Shea (last edited Jun 24, 2010 03:15PM) (new)

Shea | 278 comments June RR 2010 Challenge
4/5 completed

1. June: Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank

2. Birthday: A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands (Joelle) 6/21

8. Romance Genre: Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard 6/13

9. Of Lists and Shelves: What the Duke Desires by Jenna Petersen 6/24

10. Readers' Choice: Bodyguard by Suzanne Brockmann 6/23

Jacob (Nightwalkers, #1) by Jacquelyn Frank A Quick Bite (Argeneau, #1) by Lynsay Sands Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard What the Duke Desires by Jenna Petersen Bodyguard by Suzanne Brockmann



message 391: by Penney (last edited Jun 23, 2010 05:09PM) (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments I'm finally done!
10/10 Read


J for June: Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts06/07
Happy Birthday FlibBityFloob: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas 06/05
Georgia Geography: Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson 06/04
Gemini Twins: Wicked Pleasure by Lora Leigh 06/10
Great Outdoors: Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard 06/14
Already Wed: Divided in Death by J.D. Robb 06/02
Repeat Day: Elizabeth's Wolf by Lora Leigh 06/23
Erotic Romance: Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber 06/01
Group's Bookshelf: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris 06/13
My Choice: Visions in Death by J.D. Robb 06/08

Jewels of the Sun (Gallaghers of Ardmore / Irish trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts Married By Morning (The Hathaways, #4) by Lisa Kleypas Lord of the Fading Lands (Tairen Soul, #1) by C.L. Wilson Wicked Pleasure (Bound Hearts, #9) by Lora Leigh Mackenzie's Mountain (Mackenzie Family, #1) by Linda Howard Divided in Death (In Death, #18) by J.D. Robb Elizabeth's Wolf (Breeds, #3) by Lora Leigh Nicholas (The Lords of Satyr, #1) by Elizabeth Amber Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, #10) by Charlaine Harris Visions in Death (In Death, #19) by J.D. Robb


Mistress SuckMyBlackDagger (suckmyblackdagger) | 109 comments 2010 June Monthly Challenge:
7/10

1) TITLE WITH "J": Joey's First Time by Carol Lynne *06/19*
2) BIRTHDAY(Jen~"Dhexterity") Fairyville by Emma Holly *06/20*
3) GEOGRAPHY-GEORGIA: Red Fire by Deidre Knight
4) GEMINI CONNECTION: Menage a Magick by Lora Leigh*6/03*
5) GREAT OUTDOORS: Lord of the Deep by Dawn Thompson
6) ALREADY WED: I Married a Demon by Beverly Rae
7) REPEAT DAY: When Wizards Rule by Lora Leigh*06/05*
8) ROMANCE GENRE: Blood Rose by Sharon Page*06/09*
9) OF LISTS & SHELVES: Dark Elves V: Discovery by Jet Mykles *06/17*
10)READER'S CHOICE: Blood Deep by Sharon Page*06/11*

Joey's First Time by Carol Lynne Fairyville by Emma Holly Red Fire (Gods of Midnight, #1) by Deidre Knight Menage a Magick (Wizard Twins, #1) by Lora Leigh Lord of the Deep by Dawn Thompson I Married a Demon (Para-Mates, #1) by Beverly Rae When Wizards Rule (Wizard Twins, #2) by Lora Leigh Blood Rose (Blood, #2) by Sharon Page Dark Elves V Discovery by Jet Mykles Blood Deep (Blood, #3) by Sharon Page


message 393: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Penney!


message 394: by Macwolf01 [Elise] (last edited Jun 23, 2010 08:58PM) (new)

Macwolf01 [Elise] (macwolf01) | 1012 comments 2010 June Monthly Challenge
Challenge Duration: June - June 30, 2010
Completed ~ 5/10

1. "J" for June: Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank
2. Birthday: Covet by J.R. Ward off June B-day List Dhexteritys bookshelf
3. Geography: Magnolia Wednesdays by Wendy Wax 07/06
4. Gemini Connection: Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger
5. Great Outdoors Month: Enchanted by Nora Roberts 03/06
6. Marriage of Convenience: To Seduce A Sinner by Elizabeth Hoyt
7. Repeat Day (June3): Megan’s Mark by Lora Leigh
8. Erotic Romance: Nauti Boy by Lora Leigh 05/06
9. Of Lists and Shelves: MacKenzie’s Mission by Linda Howard 08/06
10. Reader's Choice: Fire by Kristen Cashore 22/06

Jacob (Nightwalkers, #1) by Jacquelyn Frank Covet (Fallen Angels, #1) by J.R. Ward Magnolia Wednesdays by Wendy Wax Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger Enchanted (Donovans #4) (Silhouette Intimate Moments, #961) by Nora Roberts To Seduce A Sinner (Legend of the Four Soldiers, #2) by Elizabeth Hoyt Megan's Mark (Breeds, #7) by Lora Leigh Nauti Boy (Nauti, #1) by Lora Leigh Mackenzie's Mission (Mackenzie Family, #2) by Linda Howard Fire (The Seven Kingdoms Trilogy, #2) by Kristin Cashore

I think I'm done at 5/10, had to say a long goodnight to my BIG fluffy white Pyr shadow today, and I'm not sure if I can concentrate enough to read ... at least not right now. I'll look at July's in a few days!


message 395: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments That's sad news Elise, hope you feel better soon.

If it gets worse, use a light reading book as a distraction, sometimes works for me.


message 396: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 7316 comments JUNE MONTHLY CHALLENGE

Status - 10/10 - 100% - COMPLETE

1. June: Jake COMPLETE - 6/21/2010
2. Birthday: Forbidden Pleasure from Judy's list COMPLETE - 6/19/2010
3. Geography: Magic Bites COMPLETE - 6/22/2010
4. Gemini Connection: Lover Eternal -COMPLETE - 6/13/2010
5. Great Outdoors: Wild Heat -COMPLETE - 6/9/2010
6. Already Wed: This Duchess of Mine COMPLETE - 6/23/2010
7. Repeat Day: Soul Deep COMPLETE - 6/1/2010
8. Erotic Romance: Faith & Fidelity M/M romance - COMPLETE - 6/2/2010
9. Group Bookshelf: Visions of Heat - COMPLETE - 6/14/2010
10. Readers Choice: Married By Morning - COMPLETE - 6/5/2010


message 397: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments congrats Penney :)


message 398: by Melanie (new)

Melanie (melaina) | 1339 comments June 2010 Monthly Challenge (RRRC)

DONE 10/10

1. June: Read a book which title starts with "J." Just Fuck Me! - What Women Want Men to Know About Taking Control in the Bedroom Eve Kingsley 06/23

2. Birthday: (Jen Dhexterity's shelves) Black Ice by Anne Stuart 06/02

3. Geography: Georgia. Scream For Me by Karen Rose (setting and character) 06/14

4.Gemini Connection: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione 06/04

5. Great Outdoors Month: A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey 06/05

6. Already Wed : The Bride by Julie Garwood 06/06

7. Repeat Day : The Duke's Indiscretion by Adele Ashworth 06/04

8. Romance Genre: erotic romance. Rough, Raw and Ready by Lorelei James (ménage, m/f/m, m/m/f, m/m) 06/08

9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Wedding by Julie Garwood 06/08

10. Reader's Choice The Clayborne Brides: One Pink Rose, One White Rose, One Red Rose by Julie Garwood 06/07


message 399: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Delicious Dee & Melanie!!

Melanie at least you're getting through those books :)


message 400: by Beth F (last edited Jun 24, 2010 10:32AM) (new)

Beth F 9 of 10 done

*=OWNED
1. June: Just Above a Whisper by Lori Wick*
2. Birthday: (Ana) Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (6/05/10)
3. Geography: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews (6/24/10)
4.Gemini Connection: Wicked Pleasure by Lora Leigh* (6/22/10)
5. Great Outdoors Month: An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon* (6/16/10)
6. Already Wed: The Awakening by Kate Chopin (6/08/10)
7. Repeat Day (June3): Little Bee by Chris Cleave (6/03/10)
8. Romance Genre: Wicked Burn by Beth Kery* (6/06/10)
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs (6/17/10)
10. Reader's Choice: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas (6/22/10)


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