Romance Readers Reading Challenges

message 51: by Dee (new)

Nov 26, 2010 12:03AM

i found a freebie inspiration/christian romance that i'm going to use I think...

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message 52: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Nov 26, 2010 12:05AM

Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "i found a freebie inspiration/christian romance that i'm going to use I think..."

Sounds like a good option: if I have time I'll throw it in... But I don't like my chances!! :)

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message 53: by Dee (new)

Nov 26, 2010 12:07AM

lol...i'm sure i'll get it done, we are going into our christmas work schedule which means 2 12 hour shifts in a 3 day period - long hours in front of tv's and stuff...thankfully, can read

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message 54: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Nov 26, 2010 01:22AM

Whoa - those are LONG shifts!

We are going to be all over the place travelling; and when we're home - visitors galore!! All from the 3rd wk December! There will be no blissful peace thereon in...

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message 55: by Dee (new)

Nov 26, 2010 01:25AM

yep...c'est la vie!! there are 3 of us working the 2 weeks up to christmas - so we do 12 on; 24 off; 12 on; 24 off...for those 2 weeks and then we have 2 weeks off...lots of reading tiem - especially on the night watch - aka, tonight - hehe!

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message 56: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Nov 26, 2010 01:28AM

Enjoy!! (...Wish I could read at work... *sigh*)

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message 57: by Sheila (new)

Nov 26, 2010 01:51AM

I'm in for 8 out of 10 this month. Here is my plan

1. D Book - Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian
2. Birthday - No 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith (Mrs. Soule)
3. Geography (Pennsylvania) - Rough Justice by Lisa Scottoline
4. Pearl Harbor (war) - The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
5. End of the Year: Finish It! - Undead and Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson
6. Challenge Freebie - Fallen by Lauren Kate
9. Christmas Romance - A Cedar Cove Christmas by Debbie Macomber OR
9. Christmas Romance - Christmas Eve in Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas
10. Readers Choice - Knockout by Catherine Coulter

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message 58: by Patricia (last edited Nov 26, 2010 08:45AM) (new)

Nov 26, 2010 08:43AM

I'm in going to try for 6

0/6

1.December Alexandra Ivy Devoured By Darkness

2.Birthday Janet Evanovich To the Nines Happy Birthday Emily

4.Pearl Harbor Shayla Black Seduce me in Shadows

5.End of the Year Richelle Mead Last Sacrifice

6.Challenge Lucy Snyder Shotgun Sorceress

10.Readers Choice Jacquelyn Frank Drink of Me

Devoured by Darkness (Guardians of Eternity, #7) by Alexandra Ivy

To the Nines (Stephanie Plum, #9) by Janet Evanovich

Seduce Me in Shadow (Doomsday Brethren, #2) by Shayla Black

Last Sacrifice (Vampire Academy, #6) by Richelle Mead

Shotgun Sorceress (Jessie Shimmer, #2) by Lucy Snyder

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message 59: by Samantha (new)

Nov 26, 2010 10:28AM

I'm in. I need to get my list together.

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message 60: by Angie (new)

Nov 26, 2010 02:10PM

I'm in.

1 – Destiny Kills - Keri Arthur
2 - Succubus Heat - Richelle Mead (Happy Birthday Rebecca)
5 – Eat Prey Love - Kerrelyn Sparks
6 – Bonds of Justice – Nalini Singh
10 - Infinity - Sherrilyn Kenyon

Destiny Kills (Myth and Magic, #1) by Keri Arthur

Succubus Heat (Georgina Kincaid, #4) by Richelle Mead

Eat Prey Love (Love at Stake, #9) by Kerrelyn Sparks

Bonds of Justice (Psy-Changeling, #8) by Nalini Singh

Infinity (Chronicles of Nick, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

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message 61: by Kristen "Kirby" (new)

Nov 26, 2010 05:02PM

Gonna try this. I'll fill in as I go. Unsure of my list. :)

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message 62: by Mojca (last edited Nov 28, 2010 09:17AM) (new)

Nov 27, 2010 04:50AM

1. December: Delaney's Desert Sheikh by Brenda Jackson
2. Birthday: Back in Black by Lori Foster (Happy birthday to Valerie!)
3. Geography (Pennsylvania): Christmas Ransom by Jenna Ryan
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: Styx's Storm by Lora Leigh
5. End of the Year: Blood Spells by Jessica Andersen
6. Challenge Freebie: Fatal Affair by Marie Force
7. Beethoven's Birthday: My Christmas Wish by Ember Case
8. Romance Genre (Christian/Inspirational Romance): It's Now or Never by Wendy Davy
9. Of Lists and Shelves (Christmas Romance): Naughty or Nice? by Sherrilyn Kenyon et al.
10. Reader's Choice: Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cooke

Delaney's Desert Sheikh (Westmoreland Series #1) (Silhouette Desire #1473) by Brenda Jackson

Back in Black (SBC Fighters, #5) by Lori Foster

Christmas Ransom (Harlequin Intrigue #884) by Jenna Ryan

Styx's Storm (Breeds, #22) by Lora Leigh

Blood Spells (Final Prophecy #5) by Jessica Andersen

Kiss of Fire (Dragonfire, #1) by Deborah Cooke

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message 63: by Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim) (new)

Nov 27, 2010 05:10AM

Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim) (jim_formerly_photojim) | 5294 comments

Of course I'm in. My last month to complete to make a perfect sweep of the year. This and the Pick It For Me challenge are the only two that I "have" to complete. I'll make an effort with some of the others (especially the FAC) but they aren't a 'must' do.

As usual I'll post as I go.

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message 64: by Cassie (new)

Nov 27, 2010 07:40AM

I'm in!

0/10 read

December-
Birthday-
Geography-
Pearl Harbor Anniversary-
End of the Year, finish it!-
Challenge Freebie-
Beethoven's Birthday-
Romance Genre-
Of Lists and Shelves-
Reader's Choice-

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message 65: by Penney (last edited Nov 28, 2010 06:32PM) (new)

Nov 27, 2010 12:43PM

Ok, here's my tentative list...

2010 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: Dec 1 ~ Dec 31
0/10 Complete

1. "D" is for: Dangerous Highlander by Donna Grant
2. Happy B'day Mel!: Fantasy in Death by J.D. Robb
3. Naughty Little PA Gal: Naked by Megan Hart
4. In Memory of Pearl Harbor: Flashpoint by Suzanne Brockmann
5. Series Catch Up: The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter
6. Finish that Challenge: Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy
7. Happy B'day Ludwig!: Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts
8. Love 'n' Faith: Lonestar Sanctuary by Colleen Coble
9. Christmas Romance: A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
10. It's What I Want: TBA

Dangerous Highlander (Dark Sword, #1) by Donna Grant

Fantasy in Death (In Death, #30) by J.D. Robb

Flashpoint (Troubleshooters, #7) by Suzanne Brockmann

The Darkest Lie (Lords of the Underworld, #6) by Gena Showalter

Hard and Fast (Fast Track, #2) by Erin McCarthy

Heart of the Sea (Gallaghers of Ardmore / Irish trilogy, #3) by Nora Roberts

A Wallflower Christmas (Wallflowers, #5) by Lisa Kleypas

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message 66: by KarenF (new)

Nov 27, 2010 01:05PM

I'm in for 9.

0/9 Read

1. D for December: Devoured by Darkness by Alexandra Ivy
2. Happy B-Day Karen! (not me): Last Dragon Standing by G.A. Aiken
3. Pennsylvania: Ravishing in Red by Madelaine Hunter (lives in PA)
4. Pearl Harbor Day: Hold On Tight by Stephanie Tyler
5. End of Year: Living Nightmare by Shannon K. Butcher
6. Challenge Freebie: When Autumn Leaves by Amy S. Foster
7. Beethoven's B-Day: Wicked Game by Jeri Smith-Ready
9. Christmas Romance: A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

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message 67: by D.G. (new)

Nov 27, 2010 03:58PM

I'm in! Don't know the categories yet, though...

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message 68: by pooja (last edited Dec 30, 2010 04:22AM) (new)

Nov 27, 2010 09:29PM

I am in and here is my list
07/07

1. ~~December: Dreamland – Sarah Dessen~~

~~2. Happy Birthday Rebecca – contemporary romance- Love Overboard - Janet Evanovich~~

5. ~~End of the Year: Finish It!- Last Sacrifice - Richelle Mead~~

7. ~~Beethoven's Birthday-The Last Song – Nicolas Sparks.~~

8. ~~Romance Genre:Redeeming Love -Francine Rivers.~~

9. ~~Of Lists and Shelves:Christmas Weddings: His Christmas Eve Proposal / Snowbound Bride / Their Christmas Vows~~

10. ~~Reader's Choice: – Before I Wake- Kathyrn Smith~~

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message 69: by Valorie (new)

Nov 27, 2010 11:10PM

0/10 Done

1. December: Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris
2. Happy B-Day MJ!: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
3. Geography (PA): Bad Blood by L.A. Banks
4. Pearl Harbor: Shoot to Thrill by Nina Bruhns
5. End of the Year: Three Bedrooms, Two Baths, One Very Dead Corpse by David James
6. Challenge Freebie (A-Z): Queen of Dragons by Shana Abe
7. Beethoven's B-day: In the Blood by Adrian Phoenix
8. Romance Genre: Love Finds You in North Pole, Alaska by Loree Lough
9. Lists & Shelves: Holiday With A Vampire by Maureen Child
10. Reader's Choice: Side Jobs by Jim Butcher

Definitely Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #6) by Charlaine Harris

Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #7) by J.R. Ward

Bad Blood (Crimson Moon, #1) by L.A. Banks

Shoot to Thrill (Passion For Danger, #1) by Nina Bruhns

Three Bedrooms, Two Baths, One Very Dead Corpse by David James

Queen of Dragons (Drakon, #3) by Shana Abé

In the Blood (The Maker's Song, #2) by Adrian Phoenix

Love Finds You in North Pole, Alaska by Loree Lough

$Holiday With A Vampire Christmas Cravings\Fate Calls (Silhouette Nocturne) by Maureen Child$

Side Jobs Stories From the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher

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message 70: by Sandra (new)

Nov 28, 2010 03:21AM

RRRC DECEMBER 2010 CHALLENGE
0/10 Completed

1. D - Death's Mistress
2. Happy B'day Archer - Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here
3. Pennsylvania - something by Dana Marie Bell
4. Pearl Harbour - Tomorrow, When the War Began
5. Finish It - Charmed & Deadly
6. Challenge Freebie - Gifts
7. Music - Kitty and the Silver Bullet
8. Christian Romance (thank you Mojca) - It's Now or Never
9. Xmas Romance - Hot for the Holidays
10. Choice - Zen and the Art of Vampires

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message 71: by Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog) (last edited Nov 28, 2010 06:51AM) (new)

Nov 28, 2010 06:41AM

I am not sure I will be able to do all 10 but I am aiming for atleast 5.

RRRC December Challenge

0/10 Complete

1. December:

2. Birthday: Happy Birthday Regina! Covet by JR Ward

3. Pennsylvania:

4. Pearl Harbour:

5. End of Year: Finish it!: Love in the Afternoon: A Hathaway Novel by Lisa Kleypas

6. Challenge Freebie: The Price of Pleasure by Kresley Cole

7. Beethovens Birthday:

8. Christian/Inspirational Romance:

9. Off Lists and Shelves: The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston

10. Readers Choice: Much Ado About You by Eloise James

Covet (The Fallen Angels, #1) by J.R. Ward

Love in the Afternoon A Hathaway Novel by Lisa Kleypas

The Price of Pleasure (Sutherland Brothers, #2) by Kresley Cole

The Mane Event (Pride, #1) by Shelly Laurenston

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message 72: by Judithe (new)

Nov 28, 2010 06:53AM

0/10 Completed

Duration: 12/1 - 12/31/10
Tentative list:

1. December: Read a book which title starts with “D”.Demon from the Dark

2. Birthday: Happy Birthday, Mel!:Witch Fire

Happy Birthday, Miss!:Lover Mine

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Pennsylvania.Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Crime

4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: Read a book set during war time or has a soldier/military man as a main character.Crave

5. End of the Year: Finish It! Read a book that is the last book or latest release of a series.Styx's Storm

6. Challenge Freebie: Read a book that you are reading for another challenge, preferably one that you are wrapping up for the year.Lover Mine

7. Beethoven's Birthday:TBD
Read a book set in the music business, or a book about music, or one with a character that is a musician, singer, lyricist, or any career related to the industry.

8. Romance Genre: TBD
Read a Christian or Inspirational Romance.

9. Of Lists and Shelves:Christmas Romance Read a book from the Popular Christmas Romance shelfA Wallflower Christmas

10. Reader's Choice:In the Dark of Dreams

Demon from the Dark (Immortals After Dark, #10) by Kresley Cole

Witch Fire (Elemental Witches, #1) by Anya Bast

Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8) by J.R. Ward

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Crime (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery, #2) by Tamar Myers

Crave (The Fallen Angels, #2) by J.R. Ward

In the Dark of Dreams (Dirk & Steele, #10) by Marjorie M. Liu

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message 73: by ~Megan~ (new)

Nov 28, 2010 07:09AM

0/10 completed
Very tentative list!

1. December: Dark Celebration by Christine Feehan

2. Birthday: (Happy birthday, Lauren!!) Witch Fire by Anya Bast

3. Geography: The Socialite and the Bodyguard (Bodyguard of the Month #1) by Dana Marton

4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: No Control by Shannon K. Butcher

5. End of the Year: No Escape by Shannon K. Butcher

6. Challenge Freebie: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah Maclean

7. Beethoven's Birthday: Carnal Innocence by Nora Roberts

8. Romance Genre: Danger in the Shadows by Dee Henderson

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas

10. Reader's Choice: Matched by Ally Condie

Dark Celebration (Carpathians, #17) by Christine Feehan

The Socialite and the Bodyguard (Bodyguard of the Month #1) (Harlequin Intrigue #1179) by Dana Marton

No Control (Delta Force, #2) by Shannon K. Butcher

No Escape (Delta Force, #3) by Shannon K. Butcher

Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake (Love By Number, #1) by Sarah MacLean

Danger in the Shadows (O'Malley Prequel) by Dee Henderson

Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor, #1) by Lisa Kleypas

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message 74: by Someoneyouknow (new)

Nov 28, 2010 07:12AM

Count me in.

My tentative list :

RRRC December Challenge

0/3 completed.

1.December: Diana: Her True Story by Andrew Morton
6. Challenge Freebie : Emily of New Moon by L.M. Montgomery
10. Reader's Choice : Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne

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message 75: by Pollyanna (last edited Dec 17, 2010 01:12AM) (new)

Nov 28, 2010 10:52AM

1. December: The Dead Girls' Dance by Rachel Caine

2. Birthday: The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory Regina

3. Geography: Watchers by Dean Koontz

4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War by Mark Bowden

5. End of the Year: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

~~6. Challenge Freebie: The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga~~

7. Beethoven's Birthday:

8. Romance Genre:

9. Of Lists and Shelves:

~~10. Reader's Choice: Bloody Bones (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #5) by Laurell K. Hamilton~~

The Dead Girls' Dance (The Morganville Vampires, #2) by Rachel Caine

Black Hawk Down A Story of Modern War by Mark Bowden

Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) by Suzanne Collins

Bloody Bones (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #5) by Laurell K. Hamilton

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message 76: by Samantha (new)

Nov 28, 2010 03:47PM

0/6

1. December: Devil's Pact by Samantha Crusie

2. In honor of Lady Leah Westcliff's b-day: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas

6. Challenge Freebie: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost

7. Beethoven's Birthday: It Had to Be You by Francis Ray

9. Of Lists and Shelves: That Holiday Feeling by Debbie Macomber

10. Reader's Choice: Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas

It Happened One Autumn (Wallflowers, #2) by Lisa Kleypas

Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress, #4) by Jeaniene Frost

That Holiday Feeling (includes Virgin River, #7.5) by Debbie Macomber

Devil in Winter (Wallflowers, #3) by Lisa Kleypas

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message 77: by Dina (new)

Nov 28, 2010 03:50PM

Ooooh, Samantha! You're going to meet "The Cannon", LOL. You must write a review on it. Please, pretty please! ;)

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message 78: by Samantha (new)

Nov 28, 2010 03:53PM

Only for you, Dina! I'll write a review for it.

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message 79: by Dina (new)

Nov 28, 2010 03:56PM

Thanks, Samantha! You're too sweet. :D

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message 80: by Sarah (new)

Nov 28, 2010 05:11PM

I think I'll throw my book into the ring for this one...loving these challenges!

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message 81: by Karyn The Pirate (new)

Nov 29, 2010 10:45AM

Karyn The Pirate (krazykaryn) | 8 comments

I am in. Will post list a little later.

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message 82: by SandyC (new)

Nov 29, 2010 12:53PM

I am in...going for 8 this month.

December Monthly Challenge

0 of 8 Complete

1. Starts with D:Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
2. Happy Birthday Lady Leah Westcliff!: Lover Unbound by J.R.Ward
3. Military Character:Lord John and the Private Matter by Diana Gabaldon
4. Finish It!: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead
5. Challenge Freebie: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas
6. Christian Romance: The Covenant by Beverly Lewis
7. Christmas Romance: The Gift by Cecilia Ahern
8. Reader's Choice: Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri

Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood Series #5) by J.R. Ward

Lord John and the Private Matter (Lord John Grey, #1) by Diana Gabaldon

The Covenant (Abram's Daughters, #1) by Beverly Lewis

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message 83: by Coffeentea (last edited Dec 01, 2010 11:53AM) (new)

Nov 29, 2010 03:03PM

I am in...here goes my list, I'll update as I go along

December Monthly Challenge
0/10 Completed

1. December: Desire Me by Robyn DeHart
2. Birthday (Happy Birthday Katie!): Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian
3. Geography (Pennsylvania): NO SUCH THING AS A SECRET: A Brandy Alexander Mystery by Shelly Fredman
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary (military): Warrior by Zoe Archer
5. End of the Year: Finish It! Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole
6. Challenge Freebie: Spirited Away by Cindy Miles
7. Beethoven’s Birthday: Burning Up by Susan Andersen
8. Romance Genre (Christian):
9. Of Lists and Shelves (Christmas): A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
10. Reader’s Choice:

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message 84: by Diane ~Firefly~ (new)

Nov 30, 2010 09:08PM

Ok, I'm in, but probably only for 9.

1. Starts with D: Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken
2. Dec B-day shelf (Jess): Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
3. Pennsylvania: Key of Valor by Nora Roberts
4. Pearl Harbor (military, war): Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen
5. Finish it - last or latest in series(pb): White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison
6. Challenge Freebie: Curtain by Agatha Christie
7. Beethoven's B-day (music): Just Desserts by Barbara Bretton
8. Christian or Inspiration Romance - skipping
9. Popular Christmas Romance Shelf: Holiday With a Vampire II by Merline Lovelace & Lori Devoti
10. Reader's Choice: Temping Fate by Esther M. Friesner

Dragon Actually (Dragon Kin, #1) by G.A. Aiken

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Key of Valor (Key Trilogy, #3) by Nora Roberts

Crazy Hot (Steele Street, #1) by Tara Janzen

White Witch, Black Curse (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, #7) by Kim Harrison

$Holiday With A Vampire II A Christmas Kiss\The Vampire Who Stole Christmas (Silhouette Nocturne) by Merline Lovelace$

(titles are likely to change)

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message 85: by Sandra (last edited Dec 01, 2010 03:58AM) (new)

Dec 01, 2010 02:12AM

RRRC DECEMBER 2010 CHALLENGE
2/10 Completed

1. D - Death's Mistress
2. Happy B'day Archer - Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here
3. Pennsylvania - Dana Marie Bell - ~~Steel Beauty~~ 1/12/10 ★★★★★
4. Pearl Harbour - Tomorrow, When the War Began
5. Finish It - Charmed & Deadly
6. Challenge Freebie - Gifts
7. Music - Kitty and the Silver Bullet
8. Christian Romance (thank you Mojca) - ~~It's Now or Never~~ 1/12/10 ★★
9. Xmas Romance - Hot for the Holidays
10. Choice - Zen and the Art of Vampires

Steel Beauty (Halle Pumas, #4) by Dana Marie Bell

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message 86: by Ceej (new)

Dec 01, 2010 02:26AM

1/10

1. December: Once Bitten Twice Dead (Bianca D’Arc)
2. Birthday: Secondhand Bride(happy birthday to me!)
3. Geography: The Thawing of Mara
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: Almost Like Being in Love
5. End of the Year: Finish It!: Close to You
6. Challenge Freebie: Dangerous Highlander
7. Beethoven's Birthday: ~~My Christmas Wish~~ 12/1
8. Romance Genre: Heaven Sent (Love Inspired, Vol. #143)
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Cinderella & the CEO
10. Reader's Choice: Because of You

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message 87: by Dina (new)

Dec 01, 2010 08:13AM

2010 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: Dec 1 - Dec 31

1/5 completed

1. December: Destined to Last by Alissa Johnson
5. End of the Year: Finish It! Play of Passion by Nalini Singh
6. Challenge Freebie: ~~Christmas Cash by Maggie Casper~~ 12/01
9. Of Lists and Shelves:Christmas Romance: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas
10. Reader's Choice: Indulgence in Death (In Death, #31) by J.D. Robb

Christmas Cash (Raising Cain, #1) by Maggie Casper

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message 88: by BJ Rose (new)

Dec 01, 2010 08:41AM

I'm just going for 7 this month

Romance Readers

1. Book starts with D: Death of a Scriptwriter by M.C. Beaton
2. Birthday: DrqAngel: A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
3. Geography: Pennsylvania: Courting Trouble by Lisa Scottoline OR By Possession by Madeline Hunter
4. Pearl Harbor: SKIP unless it magically falls into place
5.. End-of-Year: Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts
6. Challenge Freebie: I Kissed an Earl
7. Beethoven BD: Music: SKIP unless it magically falls into place
8. Romance:Christian/Inspirational: SKIP unless it magically falls into place
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Christmas: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor
10. Reader's Choice: A Historical Christmas Present

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message 89: by Katie (new)

Dec 01, 2010 04:07PM

1/10 Read

1. 'D': The Dickens With Love
2. Happy Birthday, Miss!: If I Must
3. Pennsylvania: Chasing Smoke
4. Pearl Harbor: Second Time Around
5. Finish it!: Strongman
6. Challenge Freebie: A Dangerous Thing
7. Beethoven: Batteries Not Included
8. Romance Genre: ~~Carol of the Bellskis~~ 12/1
9. Christmas Romance: A Wallflower Christmas
10. Reader's Choice: Silver Bells

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message 90: by FlibBityFLooB (new)

Dec 01, 2010 06:46PM

1/10 read :)

1. Starts with D: (The) Dream Thief by Shana Abé
2. Birthday (Shannon): Tapestry (anthology) - 12/1/10, ***
3. Pennsylvania: When the Heart Cries by Cindy Woodsmall
4. War/Sodier: The Sentimental Soldier by April Kihlstrom
5. Last Book: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead
6. Another Challenge (A-Z): Queen of Babble by Meg Cabot
7. Music: The Curtis Reincarnation by Zathyn Priest
8. Christian Romance: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
9. Christmas Book: The Heart of Christmas (anthology)
10. My Choice: Under The Mistletoe by Mary Balogh

The Dream Thief (Drakon, #2) by Shana Abé

Tapestry (Includes Dark-Hunter Related Book, #1; Highlander, #8) by Lynn Kurland

When the Heart Cries (Sisters of the Quilt, #1) by Cindy Woodsmall

The Sentimental Soldier (Signet Regency Romance) by April Kihlstrom

Queen of Babble (Queen of Babble, #1) by Meg Cabot

The Curtis Reincarnation by Zathyn Priest

$The Heart of Christmas A Handful of Gold\ The Season for Suitors\ This Wicked Gift by Mary Balogh$

Under The Mistletoe (Signet Eclipse) by Mary Balogh

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message 91: by Erin (new)

Dec 01, 2010 10:19PM

Read: 1/10

1. D for December: Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
2. Happy Birthday Jess: The Last Twilight by Marjorie M. Liu
3. Geography- Pennsylvania: Key of Light by Nora Roberts or Terrier by Tamora Pierce
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: Night Game by Christine Feehan
5. End of Year: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
6. Challenge Freebie: What Dreams May Come by Robin D. Owens
7. Beethoven's Birthday: A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
8. Inspirational Romance: The Briton by Catherine Palmer
9. Christmas Romance Shelf: An Enchanted Season by Maggie Shayne, et al 12/1
10. Reader's Choice:Black Ice by Anne Stuart

Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters, #1) by Juliet Marillier

The Last Twilight (Dirk & Steele, #7) by Marjorie M. Liu

Key of Light (Key trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts

Terrier (Beka Cooper, #1) by Tamora Pierce

Night Game (GhostWalkers, #3) by Christine Feehan

Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5) by Patricia Briggs

What Dreams May Come (Berkley Sensation) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

A Rush of Wings (The Maker's Song, #1) by Adrian Phoenix

An Enchanted Season (Includes Psy-Changeling, #3.5; Murphy Sisters, #1) by Maggie Shayne

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message 92: by Mel W (new)

Dec 01, 2010 10:55PM

December's challenge is now open!

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message 93: by D.G. (new)

Dec 02, 2010 07:21AM

2010 RRRC December Monthly Challenge
1/8 Read

1. December: Dirty Deeds by Lorelei James
2. Happy B-day Jasmin! Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta
3. Pennsylvania: Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult
4. War: Lover Awakened by J. R. Ward
5. Finish It! Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
6. Challenge Freebie: Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore
9. Christmas Romance: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas - 12/2 √
10. Reader's Choice: Cold Night, Warm Stranger by Jill Gregory

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message 94: by Courtney (new)

Dec 02, 2010 08:28AM

Monthly Challenge: DECEMBER 2010
Duration: December 1st to December 31st
1/10 Complete

1. December: Dead Until Dark FINISHED 12/2
2. Birthday: Read a book from a December B-day celebrant’s GR bookshelf. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)

3. Geography: Hush: An Irish Princess' Tale (ILL sent 11/24)
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: The Ruins of Gorlan (due 12/2)
5. End of the Year: Entice (comes out 12/7: 4th on list)
6. Challenge Freebie: Stargirl (Rainbow Challenge)
7. Beethoven's Birthday Read a book set in the music business, or a book about music, or one with a character that is a musician, singer, lyricist, or any career related to the industry.

8. Romance Genre: The Lady of Milkweed Manor (currently reading)
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Holiday Affair (due 12/21)
10. Reader's Choice

Hush An Irish Princess' Tale by Donna Jo Napoli

The Ruins of Gorlan (Ranger's Apprentice, #1) by John Flanagan

The Princess Plot (Scandia, #1) by Kirsten Boie

Holiday Affair (Zebra Contemporary Romance) by Lisa Plumley

Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse, #1) by Charlaine Harris

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message 95: by Becky (last edited Dec 02, 2010 12:17PM) (new)

Dec 02, 2010 09:36AM

Becky (beckysbusyreading) | 258 comments

December 1-31, 2010
December The Devil Wears Plaid by Teresa Medeiros
Birthday The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Pennsylvania The Wallflower by Dana Marie Bell (she if from Pennsylvania)
Pearl Harbor Lover Eternal by JR Ward
End of Year Demon from the Dark by Kresely cole
Freebie My Lord Scandal by Emma Wildes
Beethoven My Christmas Wish by Ember Case
Inspirational Romance ~~It's Now or Never by Wendy Davy~~ 12/2
List of Shelves A Christmas Promise by Mary Balogh
My Choice

COMPLETE 1/10

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message 96: by Dina (last edited Dec 03, 2010 02:00PM) (new)

Dec 02, 2010 10:59AM

2010 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: Dec 1 - Dec 31

2/5 completed

1. December: Destined to Last by Alissa Johnson
5. End of the Year: Finish It! Play of Passion by Nalini Singh
6. Challenge Freebie: ~~Christmas Cash by Maggie Casper~~ 12/01
8. Bethoven's Birthday: Simply Unforgettable by Mary Balogh
10. Reader's Choice: ~~Jane's Warlord by Angela Knight~~ 12/02

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message 97: by Fran, Moderator (last edited Dec 02, 2010 11:37AM) (new)

Dec 02, 2010 11:35AM

Dec. 1-31, 2010

2/9 Completed

December- Dirty by Megan Hart
Birthday- Dead to the World (Happy Bday Regina!)
Geography- Switch by Megan Hart
Pearl Harbor-All the Broken Pieces
End of Year- How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation 12/1
Freebie- Dead as a Doornail
Beethoven-My Christmas Wish by Ember Case
List of Shelves-Wish List 12/2
My Choice- On Writing by Stephen King

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message 98: by Hina (last edited Dec 04, 2010 10:57PM) (new)

Dec 02, 2010 12:44PM

2/10 Completed

1. December: The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter.

2. Birthday: The Conqueror by Brenda Joyce. Happy Birthday Drqangel!!!

3. Geography: The Wallflower by Dana Marie Bell.

4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary - Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward.

5. End of the Year: With Seduction in Mind by Laura Lee Guhrke

6. Challenge Freebie - Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon.

7. Beethoven's Birthday - Just Desserts by Barbara Bretton.

~~8. Inspirational Romance: It's Now or Never by Wendy Davy~~ Complted 12/2/10 ** (2 Stars)

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Regency Christmas Proposals by Gayle WIlson.

~~10. Reader's Choice: Undead and Unpopular by Mary Janice Davidsons.~~ Completed 12/2/10 *** (3 Stars).

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message 99: by Laura Lulu (new)

Dec 02, 2010 03:48PM

I'm going to commit to 5, but try for 8--don't know yet if any of my books have a soldier or singer. :)

0/5

1. Starts with D Daughter of the Flames Zoe Marriott

2. Happy Birthday Shannon! Furies of Calderon Jim Butcher

3. Pennsylvania In the Hand of the Goddess Tamora Pierce

4. Wartime setting/soldier

5. Last in series Alpha Rachel Vincent

6. Other Challenge Dreams of the Ringed Vale Robert Fanney

7. Music/singer

8. SKIP

9. SKIP

10. Reader's Choice Tiger's Curse Colleen Houck

Furies of Calderon (Codex Alera, #1) by Jim Butcher

In the Hand of the Goddess (Song of the Lioness, #2) by Tamora Pierce

Dreams of the Ringed Vale (Luthiel's Song, #1) by Robert Fanney

Tiger's Curse (Tiger Saga, #1) by Colleen Houck

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message 100: by booklovinrn (last edited Dec 08, 2010 08:03PM) (new)

Dec 02, 2010 06:08PM

RRRC DECEMBER 2010 MONTHLY CHALLENGE
COMPLETED 2 of 10

1. DECEMBER "D" Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden (if I can get it from the library)

2. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Drqangel Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James 12/5

3. GEOGRAPHY PENNSYLVANIA Bubbles Unbound by Sarah Strohmeyer

4. PEARL HARBOR ANNIVERSARY Predatory Game by Christine Feehan

5. END OF YEAR: FINISH IT Crave by J R Ward

6. CHALLENGE FREEBIE Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh

7. BEETHOVEN'S B-DAY Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts 12/4

8. CHRISTIAN ROMANCE Faith (Brides of the West #1) by Lori Copeland

9. CHRISTMAS ROMANCE A Highlander Christmas by Janet Chapman

10. READER'S CHOICE Indulgence in Death (In Death, #31) by J D Robb

Deadly Fear (Deadly, #1) by Cynthia Eden

Long Hard Ride (Rough Riders, #1) by Lorelei James

Bubbles Unbound (Bubbles Yablonsky, #1) by Sarah Strohmeyer

Predatory Game (Ghostwalkers, #6) by Christine Feehan

Crave (Fallen Angels, Book 2) by J.R. Ward

Hostage to Pleasure (Psy-Changeling, #5) by Nalini Singh

Faith (Brides of the West #1) (HeartQuest) by Lori Copeland

A Highlander Christmas (Highlander, #7) by Janet Chapman

Indulgence in Death (In Death, #31) by J.D. Robb

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