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message 451: by Miss (last edited Aug 22, 2010 09:37AM) (new)

Miss | 330 comments 7/8 completed


1. Birthday (Crystal - happy B-day!!!): Lover Avenged - 08/14
2. Set in Scottland: Moon Awakening - 08/07
3. Favorite Author: Kiss an Angel
4. Contemporary Romance: Wicked Ties - 08/03
5. Summer Reads: Uglies - 08/21
6. German: Time's Arrow - 08/20
7. A-Author: Abby Gordon - Beck And Call - 08/09
8. My choice: Lover Mine - 08/19

Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #7) by J.R. Ward Moon Awakening (Children of the Moon, #1) by Lucy Monroe Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Wicked Ties (Wicked Lovers, #1) by Shayla Black Uglies (Uglies, #1) by Scott Westerfeld Time's Arrow by Martin Amis Beck And Call by Abby Gordon Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8) by J.R. Ward


message 452: by Raine (new)

Raine | 177 comments 5/10 complete

August: Kiss of Midnight Finished 18 August (3*)
Birthday:(Chrystal) Lover Revealed Finished 07 August (5*)
Geography: The Vanishing of Katharina Linden
Edingburgh Festival: Beyond the Highland Mist
Archeology Day: The Book of the Dead
Native American: Untamed Finished 22 August (3*)
Book Lover's Day: Lover Unbound Finished 13 August (5*)
Romance Genre: Something Borrowed
Of Lists: Blood Promise
Readers Choice: Unbelievable Finished 14 August (3*)

Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1) by Lara Adrian Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #4) by J.R. Ward The Vanishing of Katharina Linden by Helen Grant Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning The Book of the Dead (Pendergast, #7) (Diogenes, #3) by Douglas Preston Untamed (House of Night, #4) by P.C. Cast Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #5) by J.R. Ward Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin Blood Promise (Vampire Academy, #4) by Richelle Mead Unbelievable (Pretty Little Liars, #4) by Sara Shepard

Also read:
Undead and Unappreciated (Undead, #3) by MaryJanice Davidson


message 453: by Kesha (new)

Kesha | 705 comments 5/5 I'm Done August 22, 2010


1. August:
A Veiled Deception by Annette Blair8/22/10
4.Edinburg Festival: Seducing a Scottish Bride by Sue Ellen Welfonder 8/4/10
7. Book Lovers’ Day Reread a favorite book, or read a book by a favorite author:Three Wishes by Seressia Glass 8/21/10
8. contemporary romance:Whisper Something Sweet by Deatri King-Bey 8/6/10
10. Reader's Choice:Somebody Wonderful by Kate Rothwell 8/18/10


message 454: by Judithe (new)

Judithe | 392 comments 8/23/10 DONE


10/10 Completed
Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010



1. August: Adrien Phoenix: Black Dust Mambo 8/2/10
2. Birthday:Happy Birthday, Yz! Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione 8/5/10
3. Geography:Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/22/10
4.Edinburgh Festival: The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning 8/18/10
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay:Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters 8/13/10
6. National American Indian Heritage MonthAnimal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver 8/23/10
7.Book Lovers’ DayDeadly Game by Christine Feehan 8/4/10
8. Romance Genre:The Panther's Lair by Esmerelda Bishop 8/18/10
9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula LeGuin 8/21/10 Fantastic book! Took awhile to get into, but it's one to enjoy slowly and thoughtfully.
10. Reader's ChoicePoison Study by Maria V. Snyder 8/10/10 My original choice still hasn't arrived, so I went with my alternate. This was a fantastic book, and I ordered the next two as soon as I put it down!

READ
Black Dust Mambo (Hoodoo, #1) by Adrian Phoenix Deadly Game (GhostWalkers, #5) by Christine Feehan Desire Unchained (Demonica, #2) by Larissa Ione Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder Crocodile on the Sandbank (An Amelia Peabody Mystery, #1) by Elizabeth Peters The Panther's Lair by Esmerelda Bishop The Immortal Highlander (Highlander, #6) by Karen Marie Moning The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin Ashes of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #6) by Lara Adrian Animal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver


message 455: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Congrats Kesha & Judithe :)


message 456: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Kesha & Judithe !!


message 457: by FlibBityFLooB (new)

FlibBityFLooB 9/10. Finished my re-read of Catching Fire. Can't *wait* until Mockingjay. *bouncing around*

1. Author A - Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong - 8/3/10, ★★★★½
2. Birthday (yz) - Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost - 8/1/10, ★★★★
3. Germany - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - 8/16/10, ★★★
4. Scottish - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley - 8/13/10, ★★★★★
5. Archeology - Assassin's Honor by Monica Burns - 8/16/10, ★★
6. Native American -Comanche Magic by Catherine Anderson - 8/16/10, ★★★★
7. Re-read - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins - 8/22/10, ★★★★★
8. Contemporary - Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy - 8/21/10, ★★★★
7. Re-read
9. Summer Read - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (re-read) - 8/22/10, ★★★★★
10. My Choice - Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Frostbitten (Women of the Otherworld, #10) by Kelley Armstrong Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Night Huntress World, #2) by Jeaniene Frost The Book Thief by Markus Zusak The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #1) by Jennifer Ashley Assassin's Honor (The Order of the Sicari, #1) by Monica Burns Comanche Magic (Comanche, #4) by Catherine Anderson Catching Fire (Hunger Games, #2) by Suzanne Collins Hot Finish (Fast Track, #3) by Erin McCarthy The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins Mockingjay (Hunger Games, #3) by Suzanne Collins


message 458: by Desperado (last edited Aug 23, 2010 11:17PM) (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 822 comments RRRC August Monthly 4/6 Tentative List


1.A Author: A Girl's Guide to Guns and Monsters by Martin H. Greenberg et al
2.August Birthday(♦Jennifer♦): Soul Enchilada by David Macinnis Gill ★★★★☆ 8/9/10
5.Archeology Day: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter ★★★★☆ 8/22/10
6.Native American: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs ★★★★☆ 8/10/10
8.Contemporary Romance: Shoot to Thrill by Nina Bruhns ★★★☆☆ 8/14/10
10.Reader's Choice:No Commitment Required by Seressia Glass

A Girl's Guide to Guns and Monsters by Martin H. Greenberg Soul Enchilada by David Macinnis Gill The Darkest Passion (Lords of the Underworld, #5) by Gena Showalter Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2) by Patricia Briggs Shoot to Thrill (Passion For Danger, #1) by Nina Bruhns No Commitment Required (Indigo) by Seressia Glass


message 459: by Judithe (new)

Judithe | 392 comments Thanks, Sandra & Debbie!


message 460: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Congrats Kesha and Judithe!


message 461: by exxcentrica (new)

exxcentrica RRRC 2010 August Monthly Challenge

9/10 Completed


1. August: Atlantis Unmasked by Alyssa Day 8/9
2. Happy Birthday Yz!: Rogue by Rachel Vincent 8/13
3. Geography (Germany): Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian 8/17
4.Edinburg Festival: Immortals: The Awakening by Joy Nash8/20
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversary: Atlantis Unleashed by Alyssa Day 8/5
6. American Indian: A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey 8/21
7. Book Lovers’ Day: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris 8/22
8. Contemporary romance: Beauty And The Black Sheep by Jessica Bird 8/11
9. Summer Reads: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
10. Reader's Choice:Beyond the Pale by Savannah Russe 8/4

Atlantis Unmasked (Warriors of Poseidon, #4) by Alyssa Day Rogue (Shifters, #2) by Rachel Vincent Midnight Rising (Midnight Breed, #4) by Lara Adrian Immortals The Awakening (The Immortals 3) by Joy Nash Atlantis Unleashed (Warriors of Poseidon, #3) by Alyssa Day A Heart So Wild (Straton Family, #1) by Johanna Lindsey Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, #10) by Charlaine Harris Beauty And The Black Sheep (The Moorehouse Legacy, #1) (Silhouette Special Edition #1698) by Jessica Bird The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins Beyond the Pale (Darkwing Chronicles, #1) by Savannah Russe


message 462: by Amber (last edited Aug 22, 2010 08:46PM) (new)

Amber | 715 comments 7/10

1. Author A - Afraid Of The Dark - Donna Anders 8/16/10 *
2. Birthday - At Grave's End - Jeaniene Frost (YZ) 8/10/10 ****
3. Germany -
4. Scottish - Highland Lover - Hannah Howell 8/22/10 **
5. Museum/Archeology -
6. Native American - Night Walker - Heather Graham 8/17/10 ****
7. Re-read -
8. Contemporary - Crazy For Love - Victoria Dahl (8/6/10)**
9. Summer Read - The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest - Steig Larsson 8/3/10 ****
10. My Choice - Wicked Intentions - ELizabeth Hoyt 8/9/10 *****

Afraid of the Dark by Donna Anders At Grave's End (Night Huntress, #3) by Jeaniene Frost Highland Lover (Murray Family, #12) (Camerons, #3) by Hannah Howell Crazy for Love by Victoria Dahl ] Nightwalker by Heather Graham The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (Millennium, #3) by Stieg Larsson Wicked Intentions (Maiden Lane, #1) by Elizabeth Hoyt


message 463: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments RRRC Monthly Challege AUGUST 2010
6/10 completed

1. Author - Annette Blair The Kitchen Witch (Accidental Witch Trilogy, #1) 16/8/10 ★★★
2. B'day (Fran) - Colters' Wife 11/8/10 ★★★★
3. Germany - Bewitched
4. Scottish - Devil in a Kilt 23/8/10 ★★★★
5. Archeologist/Museum - The Darkest Kiss 2/8/10 ★★★★
6. Native American - Comanche Vow
7. Re-read - Once Bitten
8. Contemporary - Lover Eternal
9. Shelves - Twilight 8/8/10 ★★★1/2
10. Choice - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 21/8/10 ★★★★

The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld, #2) by Gena Showalter Twilight (Twilight, #1) by Stephenie Meyer Colters' Wife (Colters' Legacy, #1.5) by Maya Banks The Kitchen Witch (Accidental Witch Trilogy, #1)  by Annette Blair Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5) by J.K. Rowling Devil in a Kilt (MacKenzie, #1) by Sue-Ellen Welfonder


message 464: by Kesha (new)

Kesha | 705 comments Thanks Debbie, Sandra, and Fran.


message 465: by Lotte_ladybird (new)

Lotte_ladybird Well done Kesha and Judithe!


message 466: by Lynne (last edited Aug 23, 2010 10:54PM) (new)

Lynne (lovetoreadgal) | 1182 comments AUGUST
9 of 10 Complete!


1. Author Starts with “A”: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley – 8/23 ****1/2
2. Birthday Pick: Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas (Thanks Yz!) – 8/20 ****1/2
3. Germany: Bloody Awful by Georgia Evans (Takes place in England during WWII with lots of nasty vampires and bad guys from Germany.)
4. Scottish: The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning – 8/10 ****
5. Archeology/Smithsonian: Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase – 8/19 *****
6. Native American: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs – 8/23 ****1/2
7. Favorite: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas – 8/12 *****
8. Contemporary: Hot Date by Amy Garvey – 8/14 ****
9. Summer Reads: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins – 8/9 *****
10. My Choice: Pride by Rachel Vincent – 8/7 ****

To Read:
Bloody Awful (Brytewood, #2) by Georgia Evans

Complete:
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #1) by Jennifer Ashley Scandal in Spring (Wallflowers, #4) by Lisa Kleypas The Immortal Highlander (Highlander, #6) by Karen Marie Moning Hot Date by Amy Garvey Mr. Impossible (Carsington Brothers, #2) by Loretta Chase Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2) by Patricia Briggs Love in the Afternoon (The Hathaways, #5) by Lisa Kleypas The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins Pride (Shifters, #3) by Rachel Vincent


message 467: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments RRRC Monthly Challege AUGUST 2010
7/10 completed

1. Author - Annette Blair The Kitchen Witch (Accidental Witch Trilogy, #1) 16/8/10 ★★★
2. B'day (Fran) - Colters' Wife 11/8/10 ★★★★
3. Germany - Bewitched
4. Scottish - Devil in a Kilt 23/8/10 ★★★★
5. Archeologist/Museum - The Darkest Kiss 2/8/10 ★★★★
6. Native American - Comanche Vow
7. Re-read - Once Bitten 24/8/10 ★★★★★
8. Contemporary - Lover Eternal
9. Shelves - Twilight 8/8/10 ★★★1/2
10. Choice - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 21/8/10 ★★★★

The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld, #2) by Gena Showalter Twilight (Twilight, #1) by Stephenie Meyer Colters' Wife (Colters' Legacy, #1.5) by Maya Banks The Kitchen Witch (Accidental Witch Trilogy, #1)  by Annette Blair Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5) by J.K. Rowling Devil in a Kilt (MacKenzie, #1) by Sue-Ellen Welfonder Once Bitten by Autumn Dawn


message 468: by AmandaG (new)

AmandaG (amandag3) | 254 comments All Done! 8/8 Completed!

1. August:
Night Shadow by Cherry Adair


2. Birthday:
Frostbite by Richelle Meade (me!)


4.Edinburg Festival:
Last Night's Scandal by Loretta Chase
8/23

5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay:
Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
8/23

7. Book Lovers’ Day Reread a favorite book, or read a book by a favorite author.
Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead
8/6

8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance.
Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy
8/14

9. Of Lists and Shelves:
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
8/15

10. Reader's Choice
Vampire Academy by Richelle Meade
8/4

Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010

DONE:
Night Shadow (T-FLAC, #15) by Cherry Adair Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2)  by Richelle Mead Last Night's Scandal (Carsington Brothers, #5) by Loretta Chase Spell of the Highlander (Highlander, #7) by Karen Marie Moning Hard and Fast (Fast Track, #2) by Erin McCarthy Catching Fire (Hunger Games, #2) by Suzanne Collins Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1) by Richelle Mead Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3)  by Richelle Mead


message 469: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments 9/10

1. August: Midnight Pleasures By Ashley Amanda. Completed 8/2/10 *** (3 Stars)

2. Birthday: Delicious By Susan Mallery. Completed 8/14/10 **** (4 Stars)

3. Geography: Castle of the Wolf By Sandra Schwab. Completed 8/20/10 **** (4 Stars)

4.Edinburg Festival: Bride of a Wicked Scotsman By Samantha James. Completed 8/10/10 ***** (5 Stars)

5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: Highland Rogue By Tess Mallory. Completed 8/3/10 **** (4 Stars)

6. National American Indian Heritage Month: A Heart So Wild By Johanna Lindsey. Completed 8/24/10 **** (4 Stars)

7. Book Lovers’ Day: Tempt Me at Twilight By Lisa Kleypas. Completed 8/5/10 **** (4 Stars)

8. Contemporary Genre: The Manning Brides By Debbie MaComber. Completed 8/11/10 **** (4 Stars)

9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Lost Symbol By Dan Brown.

10. Reader's Choice: Seducing an Angel By Mary Balogh. Completed 8/7/10 *** (3 Stars)


message 470: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Congrats Amanda :)


message 471: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments 09/10 Completed


1. A is for: Jennifer Ashley, Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage 08/22 ***
2. Happy B'day Yz!: Soulless by Gail Carriger 08/05 ****
3. Scottish Hotties: A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon 08/20 ****
4. Set in Germany: The Reader by Bernhard Schlink 08/08 ***
5. Artifact Hunt: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter
6. Native American Hotties: Mackenzie's Mission by Linda Howard 08/06 ****
7. Favorite Author: J.D. Robb, Strangers in Death 08/02 ****
8. Contemporary Romance: The Billionaire Next Door by Jessica Bird 08/05 ****
9. Summer Reading: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson 08/13 ****
10. All Mine: Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas 08/03 *****

Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger The Reader by Bernhard Schlink A Breath of Snow and Ashes (Outlander, #6) by Diana Gabaldon The Darkest Passion (Lords of the Underworld, #5) by Gena Showalter Mackenzie's Mission (Mackenzie Family, #2) by Linda Howard Strangers in Death (In Death, #26) by J.D. Robb The Billionaire Next Door (The O'Banyon Brothers) (Silhouette Special Edition #1844) by Jessica Bird The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1) by Stieg Larsson Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas


message 472: by Lotte_ladybird (new)

Lotte_ladybird Well done, Amanda!


message 473: by Penny (last edited Aug 24, 2010 12:44PM) (new)

Penny | 103 comments I'm Done, 8/8, I don't think I can reach 10 before the end of the month, I have too much studying to do :-/.

1. August: Veiled Seduction, Alisha Rai. 08/02/10. ★★★

2. Birthday: Anja The Rake 08/02/10.★★★★(3.5)

3. Geography: Germany. A Bed of Spices. 08/23/10 ★★★

4.Edinburg Festival: Scottish. The Bride. 08/20/10.★★★

5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversary: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 08/24/10.★★★

7. Book Lovers’ Day, Favorite Author: Jane Austen, Lady Susan. 08/18/10. ★★★(3.5)

8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance. Kiss and Tell 08/01/10. ★★

10. Reader's Choice: Not Quite a Husband. 08/05/10. ★★★★(3.85), almost a 4★s, I read Sherry Thomas for the first time last month and I most say I love both books.

Read
Veiled Seduction by Alisha Rai The Rake (Lessons in Love, #1) by Suzanne Enoch A Bed of Spices by Barbara Samuel The Bride (Lairds' Fiancees, #1) by Julie Garwood Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Lady Susan (Hesperus Classics) by Jane Austen Kiss and Tell (Sunrise Key Trilogy, #1) by Suzanne Brockmann Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas


message 474: by Penny (new)

Penny | 103 comments Congrats to all that are done. :)


message 475: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments 10/10...yay Done!!!

1. August: Midnight Pleasures By Ashley Amanda. Completed 8/2/10 *** (3 Stars)

2. Birthday: Delicious By Susan Mallery. Completed 8/14/10 **** (4 Stars)

3. Geography: Castle of the Wolf By Sandra Schwab. Completed 8/20/10 **** (4 Stars)

4.Edinburg Festival: Bride of a Wicked Scotsman By Samantha James. Completed 8/10/10 ***** (5 Stars)

5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: Highland Rogue By Tess Mallory. Completed 8/3/10 **** (4 Stars)

6. National American Indian Heritage Month: A Heart So Wild By Johanna Lindsey. Completed 8/24/10 **** (4 Stars)

7. Book Lovers’ Day: Tempt Me at Twilight By Lisa Kleypas. Completed 8/5/10 **** (4 Stars)

8. Contemporary Genre: The Manning Brides By Debbie MaComber. Completed 8/11/10 **** (4 Stars)

9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Lost Symbol By Dan Brown. Completed 8/24/10 ***** (5 Stars)

10. Reader's Choice: Seducing an Angel By Mary Balogh. Completed 8/7/10 *** (3 Stars)


message 476: by D.G. (new)

D.G. | 4477 comments 2010 August Monthly Challenge - 7/8 Read

1. August: Rekindled by Tamera Alexander - 8/22
2. Birthday (Rachel): Dark Lover by J. R. Ward - 8/20
4. Scotland: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley - 8/7
5. Archeology: Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran - 8/8
6. American Indian Heritage: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs - 8/24
7. Favorite Author: Emma by Jane Austen - 8/16
8. Contemporary romance: Slow Heat in Heaven by Sandra Brown - 8/3

10. Reader's Choice: Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs

READ
Slow Heat in Heaven by Sandra Brown The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #1) by Jennifer Ashley Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran Emma by Jane Austen Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward Rekindled (Fountain Creek Chronicles, Book #1) by Tamera Alexander Blood Bound (Mercedes Thompson, #2) by Patricia Briggs

TO READ
Iron Kissed (Mercedes Thompson, #3) by Patricia Briggs


message 477: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Congrats Penny and Hina :)


message 478: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Amanda, Penny & Hina !!!


message 479: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 7316 comments I think this is maybe the earliest in the month i've ever finished...lol

Current Status - 10/10 - 80%

1. Impacted - Mickie B. Ashling - Complete - 02 AUG 10
2. Lover Revealed - Julie(Mom2lnb)'s list - Complete - 06 AUG 10
3. The Book Thief - set in Germany - Complete - 24 AUG 10
4. Kiss of the Highlander - set in Scotland - Complete - 17 AUG 10
5. The Darkest Kiss - Gena Showalter - Complete - 11 AUG 10
6. Wind Warrior - Cynthia Roberts - Complete - 9 AUG 10
7. Love at First Bight - Tymber Dalton - Complete - 05 AUG 10
8. Wicked Pleasure - Lora Leigh - Complete - 08 AUG 10
9. Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte - Complete - 15 AUG 10
10. Water Bound - Christene Feehan - Complete - 14 AUG 10


message 480: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Congrats Dee :)


message 481: by Erin (new)

Erin (erin-b) Read: 8/10

1. August: "Magic Mourns" from Must Love Hellhounds by Ilona Andrews 8/3

2. Birthday: Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh 8/24

3. Geography: Castle of the Wolf by Sandra Schwab 8/15

4.Edinburg Festival: Son of the Morning by Linda Howard 8/12

5. Archeology Day: After Dark by Jayne Castle 8/18

6. National American Indian Heritage Month: Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs

7. Book Lovers’ Day: Orchid by Jayne Castle 8/7

8. Romance Genre: Soul Song by Marjorie M. Liu 8/5

9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan

10. Reader's Choice: Stray by Rachel Vincent 8/8

Must Love Hellhounds (Includes Guild Hunters, #1.5; Kate Daniels, #3.5; The Guardians, #5.5) by Charlaine Harris Branded by Fire (Psy-Changeling, #6) by Nalini Singh Castle of the Wolf by Sandra Schwab Son of the Morning by Linda Howard After Dark (Harmony, #1) by Jayne Castle Iron Kissed (Mercedes Thompson, #3) by Patricia Briggs Orchid (St. Helen's, #3) by Jayne Castle Soul Song (Dirk and Steele, #6) by Marjorie M. Liu The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2) by Rick Riordan Stray (Shifters, #1) by Rachel Vincent

Also Read: Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick Afternoon Delight (Harlequin Blaze #247) by Mia Zachary The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) by Rick Riordan Bitten (Women of the Otherworld, #1) by Kelley Armstrong Dead After Dark (Includes Dark-Hunter, Related Books #18.5)  by Sherrilyn Kenyon


message 482: by exxcentrica (new)

exxcentrica RRRC 2010 August Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed


1. August: Atlantis Unmasked by Alyssa Day 8/9
2. Happy Birthday Yz!: Rogue by Rachel Vincent 8/13
3. Geography (Germany): Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian 8/17
4.Edinburg Festival: Immortals: The Awakening by Joy Nash8/20
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversary: Atlantis Unleashed by Alyssa Day 8/5
6. American Indian: A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey 8/21
7. Book Lovers’ Day: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris 8/22
8. Contemporary romance: Beauty And The Black Sheep by Jessica Bird 8/11
9. Summer Reads: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins <- WOW!!!! 8/24
10. Reader's Choice:Beyond the Pale by Savannah Russe 8/4

Atlantis Unmasked (Warriors of Poseidon, #4) by Alyssa Day Rogue (Shifters, #2) by Rachel Vincent Midnight Rising (Midnight Breed, #4) by Lara Adrian Immortals The Awakening (The Immortals 3) by Joy Nash Atlantis Unleashed (Warriors of Poseidon, #3) by Alyssa Day A Heart So Wild (Straton Family, #1) by Johanna Lindsey Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, #10) by Charlaine Harris Beauty And The Black Sheep (The Moorehouse Legacy, #1) (Silhouette Special Edition #1698) by Jessica Bird The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins Beyond the Pale (Darkwing Chronicles, #1) by Savannah Russe


message 483: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments 10/10 Completed
All Done

1. A is for: Jennifer Ashley, Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage 08/22 ***
2. Happy B'day Yz!: Soulless by Gail Carriger 08/05 ****
3. Scottish Hotties: A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon 08/20 ****
4. Set in Germany: The Reader by Bernhard Schlink 08/08 ***
5. Artifact Hunt: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter 08/24 ***
6. Native American Hotties: Mackenzie's Mission by Linda Howard 08/06 ****
7. Favorite Author: J.D. Robb, Strangers in Death 08/02 ****
8. Contemporary Romance: The Billionaire Next Door by Jessica Bird 08/05 ****
9. Summer Reading: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson 08/13 ****
10. All Mine: Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas 08/03 *****

Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger The Reader by Bernhard Schlink A Breath of Snow and Ashes (Outlander, #6) by Diana Gabaldon The Darkest Passion (Lords of the Underworld, #5) by Gena Showalter Mackenzie's Mission (Mackenzie Family, #2) by Linda Howard Strangers in Death (In Death, #26) by J.D. Robb The Billionaire Next Door (The O'Banyon Brothers) (Silhouette Special Edition #1844) by Jessica Bird The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1) by Stieg Larsson Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas


message 484: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments 10/10 Done Yay!

1. August: Adrian, Lara Shades of Midnight 8/4 *****
2. Happy B-Day YZ: Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister 8/9 ****
3. Geography: Awaiting the Night by Donna Lea Simpson 8/6 ***
4. Edinburgh: Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue 8/23 ****
5. Archeology: Demon's Fire by Emma Holly 8/3 ****
6. Native American: The Trouble With Witches by Shirley Damsgaard 8/7 ****
7. Book Lover's: Covet by J.R. Ward 8/17 ****
8. Romance: Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson 8/13 ***
9. Lists & Shelves: Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris 8/5 ****
10. My Choice: Phantom Pleasures by Julie Leto 8/15 ***

Shades of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #7) by Lara Adrian Zen and the Art of Vampires (Dark Ones, #6) by Katie MacAlister Awaiting the Night (Werewolf, Book 2) by Donna Lea Simpson Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband (Daughters of the Glen, #1) by Melissa Mayhue Demon's Fire (Tale of the Demon World, #6) by Emma Holly The Trouble With Witches (Ophelia & Abby, #3) by Shirley Damsgaard Covet (Fallen Angels, #1) by J.R. Ward Nerd in Shining Armor (Nerds, #1) by Vicki Lewis Thompson Living Dead in Dallas (Sookie Stackhouse, #2) by Charlaine Harris Phantom Pleasures (Signet Eclipse) by Julie Leto


message 485: by Macwolf01 [Elise] (last edited Aug 25, 2010 12:03AM) (new)

Macwolf01 [Elise] (macwolf01) | 1012 comments AUGUST CHALLENGE
Duration: August 1st to 31st
~ Complete ~ 5/8 Books~

1. August: Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong 07/08
2. Birthday: Lion's Heat by Lora Leigh(Yz the Whyz ~ Happy Birthday). 14/08

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Germany. READ The Book Thief in July (running out of time)
4.Edinburg Festival: Soulless by Gail Carriger 10/08
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: an archeologist/works in a museum or a search for an artifact or set in a museum (Running out of time)
6. National American Indian Heritage Month: A Game of Chance by Linda Howard 09/08
7. Book Lovers’ Day: Honor’s Splendor by Julie Garwood.
8. Romance Genre: Summer House by Nancy Thayer 25/08
9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads: Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
10. Reader's Choice: Covet by J.R. Ward

Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood Spirit Bound (Vampire Academy, #5) by Richelle Mead Covet (Fallen Angels, #1) by J.R. Ward

Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, #3) by Kelley Armstrong Lion's Heat (Breeds, #21) by Lora Leigh A Game Of Chance (Mackenzie Family, #5) by Linda Howard Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger Summer House by Nancy Thayer


message 486: by Penny (new)

Penny | 103 comments Thanks Debbie and Sandra.

Congrats Dee, Kimberly, Penney and Valorie.


message 487: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Delicious Dee, Kimberly Kyhm, Penney & Valorie!!!!


message 488: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Congrats Kimberly *Kyhm*, Penney & Valorie =)


message 489: by Amber (new)

Amber | 715 comments Congrats!!

8/10

1. Author A - Afraid Of The Dark - Donna Anders 8/16/10 *
2. Birthday - At Grave's End - Jeaniene Frost (YZ) 8/10/10 ****
3. Germany -
4. Scottish - Highland Lover - Hannah Howell 8/22/10 ***
5. Museum/Archeology - Ghost Shadow - Heather Graham 8/25/10 ****
6. Native American - Night Walker - Heather Graham 8/17/10 ****
7. Re-read -
8. Contemporary - Crazy For Love - Victoria Dahl (8/6/10)**
9. Summer Read - The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest - Steig Larsson 8/3/10 ****
10. My Choice - Wicked Intentions - ELizabeth Hoyt 8/9/10 *****

Afraid of the Dark by Donna Anders At Grave's End (Night Huntress, #3) by Jeaniene Frost Highland Lover (Murray Family, #12) (Camerons, #3) by Hannah Howell Ghost Shadow (Bone Island Trilogy, #1) by Heather Graham Nightwalker by Heather Graham Crazy for Love by Victoria Dahl The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (Millennium, #3) by Stieg Larsson Wicked Intentions (Maiden Lane, #1) by Elizabeth Hoyt


message 490: by BJ Rose (last edited Aug 25, 2010 09:58AM) (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments WOW!! Lots of finishers!!!
Congratulations, everyone!!!


message 491: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Romance Readers
AUGUST
completed 8/10
1. Author 'A': Alexander, Victoria: Desires of a Perfect Lady Aug 6 (4*)
2. Birthday: Sarah: The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong *library Aug 11 (4.5*)
3. Geography: Germany: Castle of the Wolf by Sandra Schwab Aug 14 (3.5*)
4. Scotland: To Scotland, With Love by Karen Hawkins Aug 5 (4*)
5. Archaeology Day: Seeing a Large Cat by Elizabeth Peters *audio - Barbara Rosenblat is an excellent narrator for this series! Aug 25 (3.5*)
6. Am. Indian Heritage: Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson
7. Book Lovers' Day: Favorite Author: Tessa Dare: Twice Tempted by a Rogue
8. Romance Genre: Contemporary: Carrot Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke Aug. 1 (3.5*)
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Summer Reading: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson Aug 24 (5*)
10. Reader's Choice: Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn Aug 4 (4*)


message 492: by Gus (new)

Gus | 114 comments Finished my 5 :)

1. August- Cat's Claw by Amber Benson
2. Birthday- Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward from Yz
7. Book Lover's Day- A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister
8. Contempory Romance- The Brightest Star in the Sky by Marian Keyes
10. Reader's Choice- Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder


message 493: by Jane(Janelba) (new)

Jane(Janelba) (janelba) | 769 comments COMPLETED 7/10

01. August : Arthur Conan Doyle - The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans - 01/08/10****
02. Birthday - Skipped
03. Geography - Germany - Skipped
04. Fleshmarket Close - Ian Rankin - 21/08/10*****
05. Archaeology - Timeline - Michael Crichton - 25/08/10****
06. Am. Indian Heritage - Buffalo Before Breakfast - Mary Pope Osborne - 21/08/10***
07. Book Lover's Day - Undead and Unappreciated - MaryJanice Davidson - 22/08/10*****
08. Romance Genre- Contemporary - Twenty Wishes - Debbie Macomber - 23/08/10*****
09. Of Lists & Shelves - Skipped
10. Reader's Choice - Undead and Unemployed - MaryJanice Davidson - 18/08/10*****


message 494: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments Thanks Penny, Sandra, & Debbie!


message 495: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Congrats Gus :)


message 496: by Erin (new)

Erin H 7 down 1 to go!!

August The Mad, Bad Duke by Jennifer Ashley 8/06/10
Edinburgh Festival The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
Archaeology Day The Courtship by Catherine Coulter 8/21/10
American Indian Savage Abandon by Cassie Edwards 8/15/10
Book Lover's Day Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas 8/12/10
Contemporary Under Her Skin by Susan Mallery 8/15/10
Summer Reads The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde 8/24/10
Reader's Choice Provocative in Pearls by Madeline Hunter 8/14/10
The Mad, Bad Duke (Nvengaria, #2) by Jennifer Ashley The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #1) by Jennifer Ashley The Courtship (Brides, #5) by Catherine Coulter Savage Abandon by Cassie Edwards Where Dreams Begin  by Lisa Kleypas Under Her Skin (Lone Star Sisters, #1) by Susan Mallery The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Provocative in Pearls (The Rarest Blooms, #2) by Madeline Hunter


message 497: by Nikki ♥ (new)

Nikki ♥ RRMC - August 2010
5/10



1. "A": Abe, Shana, The Treasure Keeper 8/25
2. Birthday: Extreme Exposureby Pamela Clare (Juliemom2lnb) 8/9
3. Germany:
4. Edinburg Festival: Soulless by Gail Carriger 8/8 Lord Maccon is Scottish
5. Archeology Day: Birthright by Nora Roberts
6. Native American: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
7. Book Lover's Day:
8. Contemporary Romance: Private Scandals by Nora Roberts 8/3
9. Of List of Shelves: Summer Reads:
10. Reader's Choice:Goddess of the Sea by P.C. Cast 8/12

The Treasure Keeper (Drakon, #4) by Shana Abé Extreme Exposure (I-Team, #1) by Pamela Clare Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger Private Scandals by Nora Roberts Goddess of the Sea (Goddess Summoning, #1) by P.C. Cast


message 498: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Monthly Challenge:
Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010
*Done* 10 / 10 Read: 8/25

1. August: Summer's Bride by Catherine Archer (8/5) ****
2. Birthday: (Sarah's tbr list) - A Wild Light (8/25) ****
3. Geography: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (8/14) ****
4. Edinburg Festival: (Lord Maccon is Scottish) - Soulless (8/10) ****
5. Archeology Day: Timeline (8/15) ****
6. Am Indian Heritage: Hour of the Hunter (8/16) ***
7. Book Lovers’ Day: (favored author) - Covet (8/12) *****
8. Romance Genre: The Matchmakers (8/18) ****
9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner (8/21) ****
10. Reader's Choice: Kiss of the Bees (8/20) ***

Summer's Bride (Season's Brides, #3) by Catherine Archer A Wild Light (Hunter Kiss, #3) by Marjorie M. Liu The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger Timeline by Michael Crichton Hour of the Hunter (Diana Ladd, #1) by J.A. Jance Covet (Fallen Angels, #1) by J.R. Ward The Matchmakers (Famous Firsts) by Debbie Macomber The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner An Eclipse Novella by Stephenie Meyer Kiss of the Bees (Diana Ladd, #2) by J.A. Jance


message 499: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments Congrats Debbie!


message 500: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Gus & Debbie!!


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