2010 December Monthly Challenge: Participants' List Thread

[FlibBityFLooB]

2/10 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 - 12/2/10, ***

[Ceej]

2/10

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 12/2
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

[Barbara ★]

1/9 DONE

1. "D" - Dangerous Highlander - Donna Grant 12/2
2. B-Day (MJ) - Immortal Outlaw - Lisa Hendrix
3. Pennsylvania - TBD
4. Pearl Harbor - Maverick - Lora Leigh
5. End of Year - Hunted - P.C. Cast
6. Challenge - Blue-Eyed Devil - Lisa Kleypas (featured author)
7. Beethoven's Bday - Carnal Innocence - Nora Roberts (violinist)
8. SKIP
9. Of Shelves Christmas - The Magical Christmas Cat - Lora Leigh et al
10. Choice - Zack - Cheyenne McCray

TBD

[Becky]

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 12/2
Inspirational Romance It's Now or Never by Wendy Davy 12/2
List of Shelves A Christmas Promise by Mary Balogh
My Choice

COMPLETE 2/10

[Karyn The Pirate]

Okay I am in! Here is my list.
1. December: Double Whammy by Carl Hiassen

2. Birthday: The Ruby in the Smoke by Phillip Pullman from Kristen’s shelf.

3. Geography: Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth by Tamar Myers

4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: Married to a Marine by Cathie Linz

5. End of the Year: Crave by J.R. Ward

6. Challenge Freebie: The Giant Slayer by Iain Lawerence

7. Beethoven's Birthday: I Still Miss My Man But My Aim is Getting Better by Sarah Shankman

8. Romance Genre: Head Over Heels by Gail Sattler

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Christmas Wishes by Deborah Macomber

10. Reader's Choice: The Somnambulist by Jonathan Barnes

[SandyC]

December Monthly Challenge

1 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 Kleypas12/2/10
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

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

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

RRRC December Challenge

1/10 Complete

1. December:

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

3. Pennsylvania:

4. Pearl Harbour: Love in the Afternoon: A Hathaway Novel by Lisa Kleypas Finished 03 December

5. End of Year: Finish it!: Crave by JR Ward

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

[Ceej]

3/10

1. December: Once Bitten Twice Dead (Bianca D’Arc) 12/3
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 12/2
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

[Daffodil]

Here's my tentative list. I'm aiming for 10, but December is a busy month.

RRRC Group December Monthly Challenge
December 1 - 31, 2010

Completed: 0/10

1. D Title for December
Demon Hunts, C.E. Murphy,

2. Happy Birthday Mel W!
Pack Challenge, Shelly Laurenston

3. Pennsylvania
Stamped Out, Terri Thayer or Not a Creature was Stirring, Jane Haddam

4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary War setting, military character
True Valor, Dee Henderson

5. Finish It! last/latest book in series
True Courage, Dee Henderson

6. Challenge Freebie Wrap up a challenge
TBD

7. Beethoven's Birthday music setting, musician/singer character
Queen of Shadows, Dianne Sylvan

8. Christian Romance
True Honor, Dee Henderson

9. Popular Christmas Romance Shelf
TBD

10. Reader's Choice
TBD

[Fran, Moderator]

Dec. 1-31, 2010

3/9 Completed

December- Do Over by Mari Carr (awesome) 12/3
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

[Katie]

2/10 Read

1. 'D': The Dickens With Love - 12/3
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

[Coffeentea]

December Monthly Challenge
1/10 Completed

1. December: Desire Me by Robyn DeHart
2. Birthday (Happy Birthday Katie!): Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian
3. Geography (Pennsylvania): The Love Potion by Sandra Hill
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 12/2
8. Romance Genre (Christian):
9. Of Lists and Shelves (Christmas): A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
10. Reader’s Choice:

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

1/10 Done.

December Monthly:

1. starts with “D”.

2. Birthday

3. King James II: "I know I told you I was good for the money, but it looks like I'm a little tapped out right now."
William Penn: "It was a sucker bet to begin with but you made it anyway. I told you that she was a natural blond. Now pay up."
King James II: "Tell you what. I've got this bit of land in the 'New World'..." Key of Light by Nora Roberts (12/2)

4. Soldier

5. Last of Series

6. Freebie

7. Musician

8. Inspirational Romance.

9. Popular Christmas Romance shelf

10. Reader's Choice


December Reads in order:

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

2/10 Done. Should probably just edit the last message but I did manage to read the last 150+ pages of a book since then. So a new post it is.

December Monthly:

1. starts with “D”.

2. Birthday

3. King James II: "I know I told you I was good for the money, but it looks like I'm a little tapped out right now."
William Penn: "It was a sucker bet to begin with but you made it anyway. I told you that she was a natural blond. Now pay up."
King James II: "Tell you what. I've got this bit of land in the 'New World'..." Key of Light by Nora Roberts (12/2)

4. Soldier

5. This is the end
Beautiful friend
This is the end
My only friend, the end
It hurts to set you free
But you'll never follow me
The end of laughter and soft lies
The end of nights we tried to die
This is the end
- The End by The Doors
Key of Valor by Nora Roberts (12/3)

6. Freebie

7. Musician

8. Inspirational Romance.

9. Popular Christmas Romance shelf

10. Reader's Choice


December Reads in order:

[FlibBityFLooB]

3/10 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 - 12/4/10, ****
7. Music: Queen of Shadows by Dianne Sylvan
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 - 12/2/10, ***

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

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

RRRC December Challenge

2/10 Complete

1. December: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning Finished 04 December

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

3. Pennsylvania:

4. Pearl Harbour: Love in the Afternoon: A Hathaway Novel by Lisa Kleypas Finished 03 December

5. End of Year: Finish it!: Crave by JR Ward

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

[BJ Rose]

I'm just going for 8 this month

Romance Readers
1/8

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

[Ceej]

4/10

1. December: Once Bitten Twice Dead (Bianca D’Arc) 12/3
2. Birthday: Secondhand Bride (happy birthday to me!) 12/4
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 12/2
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

[Mary X]

I'm aiming for 5. Hopefully I'll get more in but I'm not going to go out an acquire a book somewhere if I don't have one for one of the categories.

1. December: Read a book which title starts with “D”.

2. Birthday: The Deceptions-Catherine Coulter/Over The Line or To The Edge-Cindy Gerard/Original Sin-Alison Brennan/Black Ice-Anne Stuart (Jane's list)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Pennsylvania.

4. Pearl Harbor: 2010Riding the Storm-
Sydney Croft (Hero ex-Seal/Heroine ex-Air Force) 12/4

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

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

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: Read a Christian or Inspirational Romance.

9. Of Lists and Shelves:I'm Your Santa/Naught Or Nice anthol-if I can find one in time

10. Reader's Choice

Challenge Duration: December 1 – December 31,

[Mary X]

Ok I think the Pennsylvania one might be hard one for me. If I get that one in it'll be by accident.
I have one: Kentucky Bride by Hannah Howell-paperbackswap book descriptions says that hereoine is from Philadelphia. Now I just have to see if I can find it.

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

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

RRRC December Challenge

3/10 Complete

1. December: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning Finished 04 December

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

3. Pennsylvania:

4. Pearl Harbour: Love in the Afternoon: A Hathaway Novel by Lisa Kleypas Finished 03 December

5. End of Year: Finish it!: Crave by JR Ward

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

7. Beethovens Birthday:

8. Christian/Inspirational Romance: A Home, a Heart, a Husband by Lois Richer Finished 04 December

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

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

[Julianna]

Update 12/4

6. Challenge Freebie: The Father Christmas Letters by J.R.R. Tolkien (12/2/10)★★★★★

Completed 1/10

[Lili]

I’ll commit to 6 but will try to do 10.
08–06 DONE

1. December - Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas 12/28*****
2. Birthday (Happy B-day Mel!) - Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson 12/05****
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary - Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh 12/16****
5. End of the Year: Finish It! - Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole 12/22*****
6. Challenge Freebie - Black Ice by Anne Stuart 12/04***
7. Beethoven's Birthday - Stardust by Neil Gaiman 12/15****
9. Of Lists and Shelves:Christmas Romance - Holiday Bound by Beth Kery 12/28*****
10. Reader's Choice - Tender Is the Storm by Johanna Lindsey 12/06****

[Fran, Moderator]

Dec. 1-31, 2010

4/9 Completed

December- Do Over by Mari Carr (awesome) 12/3
Birthday- Dead to the World (Happy Bday Regina!)
Geography- Switch by Megan Hart 12/4
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

[Hina]

3/10 Completed

1. December: The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter.

2. Birthday: The Conqueror by Brenda Joyce. Happy Birthday Drqangel!!! Completed 12/5/10 **** (4 Stars)

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).

[Valorie]

1/10 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 12/4 ★★★
9. Lists & Shelves: Holiday With A Vampire by Maureen Child
10. Reader's Choice: Side Jobs by Jim Butcher

[Mojca]

9/10


1. December: Delaney's Desert Sheikh by Brenda Jackson — 12/01
2. Birthday: Back in Black by Lori Foster (Happy birthday to Valerie!) — 12/04
3. Geography (Pennsylvania): Christmas Ransom by Jenna Ryan — 12/01
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: Styx's Storm by Lora Leigh — 12/01
5. End of the Year: Blood Spells by Jessica Andersen — 12/05
6. Challenge Freebie: Fatal Affair by Marie Force — 12/04
7. Beethoven's Birthday: My Christmas Wish by Ember Case — 12/01
8. Romance Genre (Christian/Inspirational Romance): It's Now or Never by Wendy Davy — 12/01
9. Of Lists and Shelves (Christmas Romance): Naughty or Nice? by Sherrilyn Kenyon et al. — 12/02
10. Reader's Choice: Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cooke

[Sandra]

RRRC DECEMBER 2010 CHALLENGE
3/10 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 5/12/10 ★★
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

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

3/10 done. I've been reading when I can fit it in, but have certainly been off my game this last week or so. I'm hoping things will settle down any time now.

December Monthly:

1. starts with “D”.

2. Birthday

3. King James II: "I know I told you I was good for the money, but it looks like I'm a little tapped out right now."
William Penn: "It was a sucker bet to begin with but you made it anyway. I told you that she was a natural blond. Now pay up."
King James II: "Tell you what. I've got this bit of land in the 'New World'..." Key of Light by Nora Roberts (12/2)

4. Soldier

5. This is the end
Beautiful friend
This is the end
My only friend, the end
It hurts to set you free
But you'll never follow me
The end of laughter and soft lies
The end of nights we tried to die
This is the end
- The End by The Doors
Key of Valor by Nora Roberts (12/3)

6. Freebie

7. Musician

8. I suddenly feel inspired to have sex with this chick. ~We don't do that in these books.~ I suddenly feel inspired to make sweet love to this perfect woman. ~That's still a no.~ How about kissing? ~Shaky ground.~ Really serious hand holding? ~Closer.~ How about being inspired by the faith this perfect woman has in God's perfect love so that I can open my heart to His love, become a lover of God's creatures great and small, repair my failed relationship with my father, raise my brother's son as my own, and propose to a woman I've dated half a dozen times? ~Now you're getting the picture.~ Dad in Training (Steeple Hill Love Inspired by Gail Gaymer Martin (12/4)

9. Popular Christmas Romance shelf

10. Reader's Choice


December Reads in order:

[Erin]

1/6 Complete!!

D The Vengeful Bridegroom by Kit Donner
Pearl Harbor Highland Warrior 12/04
End of the Year Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead
Challenge Freebie Mad About the Duke by Elizabeth Boyle
Of List and Shelves The Heart of Christmas by Mary Balogh
Reader's Choice A Kiss At Midnight by Eloisa James

[FlibBityFLooB]

4/10 read :) -- swapped out my 'music' book since the heroine in the book I just finished was a music artiste in Austin, Texas.

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 - 12/4/10, ****
7. Music: Queen of Shadows by Dianne Sylvan - 12/5/10, *****
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 - 12/2/10, ***

[Penney]

2010 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: Dec 1 ~ Dec 31
3/10 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 12/04 ★★★★½
7. Happy B'day Ludwig!: Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts 12/03 ★★★★
8. Love 'n' Faith: Lonestar Sanctuary by Colleen Coble 12/03 ★★
9. Christmas Romance: A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
10. It's What I Want: TBA

[Becky]

December 1-31, 2010
December The Devil Wears Plaid by Teresa Medeiros 12/5
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 12/2
Inspirational Romance It's Now or Never by Wendy Davy 12/2
List of Shelves A Christmas Promise by Mary Balogh
My Choice

COMPLETE 3/10

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

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

RRRC December Challenge

4/10 Complete

1. December: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning Finished 04 December

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

3. Pennsylvania:

4. Pearl Harbour: Love in the Afternoon: A Hathaway Novel by Lisa Kleypas Finished 03 December

5. End of Year: Finish it!: Crave by JR Ward

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

7. Beethovens Birthday:

8. Christian/Inspirational Romance: A Home, a Heart, a Husband by Lois Richer Finished 04 December

9. Off Lists and Shelves: The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston Finished 05 December

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

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

RRRC December '10

1/5

Birthday Shyloh - All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris
Pearl Harbour Anniversary - The Winter Ghosts by Kate Mosse
End of the Year - Bitten in Two by Jennifer Rardin
Challenge Freebie - Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead (PNR Serial Reader Challenge)
Readers Choice - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost - Finished 5th December

[Kristen "Kirby"]

I'll add as I go. :)

Dec Monthly Challenge
Duration: 12/1 - 12/31/10
3/10


1. December:Darkfever by Karen Moning 12/19
2. Birthday(Rebecca Dec.4): Bloodfever by Karen Moning
5. End of Year: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Meade 12/18
8. Romance Genre: Christian Halo by Alexandra Dornetto 12/6
10. My Choice: Night World, No. 3: Huntress, Black Dawn,Witchlight by L.J. Smith

[Fran, Moderator]

Dec. 1-31, 2010

5/9 Completed

December- Do Over by Mari Carr (awesome) 12/3
Birthday- Dead to the World (Happy Bday Regina!)
Geography- Switch by Megan Hart 12/4
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 12/5
List of Shelves-Wish List 12/2
My Choice- On Writing by Stephen King

[KarenF]

I'm in for 9.

2/9 Read

1. D for December: Devoured by Darkness by Alexandra Ivy 12/05/10
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) 12/03/10
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

Unread:

Read:

[Coffeentea]

December Monthly Challenge
3/10 Completed

1. December: Desire Me by Robyn DeHart
2. Birthday (Happy Birthday Katie!): Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian
3. Geography (Pennsylvania): The Love Potion by Sandra Hill 12/4
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 12/5
7. Beethoven’s Birthday: Burning Up by Susan Andersen 12/2
8. Romance Genre (Christian):
9. Of Lists and Shelves (Christmas): A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
10. Reader’s Choice:

[Patricia]

I'm in going to try for 6

1/6

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



read

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Completed: 2/9

1. Starts with D: Dark Curse by Christine Feehan
2. Birthday (Shannon): Happy Birthday for 27 Dec: same day as my 'little' brother who turns 40!! Dark Slayer or Predatory Game by Christine Feehan
3. Pennsylvania: Tall, Dark, and Cajun by Sandra Hill (Author is from there)
4. War/Sodier: The Courage to Love by Samantha Kane
√ 5. Last Book: Total Recall (Cyberevolution #6) by Kaitlyn O'Connor Finished 3-Dec-2010
6. Another Challenge: Conquering Kate by Marly Chance (Random booklist #3)
√ 7. Music: His Every Kiss by Laura Lee Gurkhe (Hero is a pianist/composer) Finished 5-Dec-2010
9. Christmas Book: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas
10. My Choice: Naked in Death by J D Robb

[Mandy]

1/10 Completed


1. December: Dark Moon by Lori Handeland
2. Birthday: (Drqangel's Bookshelf) Tied Up, Tied Down by Lorelei James
3. Geography: (Pennsylvania) Devil's Corner by Lisa Scottoline
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: To the Brink by Cindy Gerard
5. End of the Year: Finish It!: Renegade by Lora Leigh 12/5
6. Challenge Freebie: ?
7. Beethoven's Birthday: ?
8. Romance Genre: A Simple Amish Christmas by Vannetta Chapman
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Holiday With a Vampire II
10. Reader's Choice:

[Sandra]

RRRC DECEMBER 2010 CHALLENGE
4/10 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 5/12/10 ★★
6. Challenge Freebie - Gifts
7. Music - Kitty and the Silver Bullet 6/12/10 ★★★★★
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

[Becky]

December 1-31, 2010
December The Devil Wears Plaid by Teresa Medeiros 12/5
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 12/2
Inspirational Romance It's Now or Never by Wendy Davy 12/2
List of Shelves A Christmas Promise by Mary Balogh
My Choice Ruthless by Anne Stuart 12/5

COMPLETE 4/10

[colleen]

RRRC December Monthly Challenge
4/10 completed

1. December: Read a book which title starts with “D”.

2. Birthday: Read a book from a December B-day celebrant’s GR bookshelf. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)
Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 12/2/10 (Jennifer)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Pennsylvania.

4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary Read a book set during war time or has a soldier/military man as a main character.
WAR by Sebastian Junger 12/4/10

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

6. Challenge Freebie Read a book that you are reading for another challenge, preferably one that you are wrapping up for the year.
Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs 12/2/10

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: Read a Christian or Inspirational Romance.

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

10. Reader's Choice
Manhunt by Janet Evanovich 12/1/10

[Katie]

3/10 Read

1. 'D': The Dickens With Love - 12/3
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 - 12/6

[Fran, Moderator]

Dec. 1-31, 2010

6/9 Completed

December- Do Over by Mari Carr (awesome) 12/3
Birthday- Dead to the World (Happy Bday Regina!) 12/6
Geography- Switch by Megan Hart 12/4
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 12/5
List of Shelves-Wish List 12/2
My Choice- On Writing by Stephen King

[Nikki ♥]

RRR - December 2010
1/10


1. "D" Title: The Dangers of Deceiving a Viscount by Julia London 12/5
2. Birthday: Hot Ice by Nora Roberts (Mel's shelf)
3. Pennsylvania:
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary:
5. End of the Year: Finish it: Hex in High Heels by Linda Wisdom
6. Challenge Freebie:
7. Beethoven's Birthday:
8. Christian/Inspirational Romance:
9. Of Lists of Shelves: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas
10. Reader's Choice:

[FlibBityFLooB]

5/10... WOohwooh! I'm halfway there ;)

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 - 12/4/10, ****
7. Music: Queen of Shadows by Dianne Sylvan - 12/5/10, *****
8. Christian Romance: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
9. Christmas Book: The Heart of Christmas (anthology) - 12/6/10, ****
10. My Choice: Under The Mistletoe by Mary Balogh - 12/2/10, ***

[Ceej]

5/10

1. December: Once Bitten Twice Dead (Bianca D’Arc) 12/3
2. Birthday: Secondhand Bride (happy birthday to me!) 12/4
3. Geography: The Thawing of Mara
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: Almost Like Being in Love 12/6
5. End of the Year: Finish It!: Close to You
6. Challenge Freebie: Dangerous Highlander 12/2
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