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2010 December Monthly Challenge: Participants' List Thread

1. December:
2. Birthday:
3. Geography (Pennsylvania):
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary:
5. End of the Year:
6. Challenge Freebie:
7. Beethoven's Birthday:
8. Romance Genre (Christian/Inspirational Romance):
9. Of Lists and Shelves (Christmas Romance):
10. Reader's Choice:











1.
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.
10.Readers Choice Jacquelyn Frank Drink of Me




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8/9 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 12/7 (5*)
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- The Dickens With Love 12/7

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:
6. Christian Romance: The Covenant by Beverly Lewis
7. Christmas Romance:
8. Reader's Choice: Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri









2. HAPPY B-DAY MEL! -
3. GEOGRAPHY -
4. PEARL HARBOUR -
5. FINISH IT! -
6. CHALLENGE FREEBIE -
7. BEETHOVEN'S B-DAY -
8. ROMANCE -
9. OF LISTS AND SHELVES -
10. MY CHOICE -





3/8
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: Stolen Kisses - Napoleonic War
5. End-of-Year: Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts
√ 6. Challenge Freebie: I Kissed an Earl - Dec 6 (4*)
7. Beethoven BD: Music: SKIP
8. Romance:Christian/Inspirational: SKIP
√ 9. Of Lists & Shelves: Christmas: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor- Dec 7 (4*)
10. Reader's Choice: A Historical Christmas Present

3/9 Read
1. D for December:
2. Happy B-Day Karen! (not me): Last Dragon Standing by G.A. Aiken
3. Pennsylvania:
4. Pearl Harbor Day: Warrior by Zoe Archer
5. End of Year: Living Nightmare by Shannon K. Butcher
6. Challenge Freebie:
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:




6. Challenge Freebie:
10. Reader's Choice:
Completed 2/10




6/10
1. December:
2. Birthday:
3. Geography: The Thawing of Mara
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary:
5. End of the Year: Finish It!:
6. Challenge Freebie:
7. Beethoven's Birthday:
8. Romance Genre: Heaven Sent (Love Inspired, Vol. #143)
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Cinderella & the CEO
10. Reader's Choice: Because of You







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 Year:
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:
9. Lists & Shelves:
10. Reader's Choice:











Update! 3/10
1. December:
2. Birthday (Kristy): It Happened One Autumn - Lisa Kleypas *04/12/10*
3. Geography(Pennsylvania):
4. Pearl Harbor (war/military):
5. End of Year (last in series): series.
6. Challenge Freebie: Kiss of Fire - Deborah Cooke *06/12/10*
7. Beethoven's Birthday (music):
8. Romance (inspirational):
9. Lists & Shelves (Christmas romance):
10. Reader's Choice: Passion Untamed - Pamela Palmer *02/12/10*

December
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
Freebie My Lord Scandal by Emma Wildes
Beethoven
Inspirational Romance
List of Shelves A Christmas Promise by Mary Balogh
My Choice
COMPLETE 5/10

1.
2.Birthday Janet Evanovich To the Nines Happy Birthday Emily
4.Pearl Harbor Shayla Black Seduce me in Shadows
5.
6.
10.Readers Choice Jacquelyn Frank Drink of Me



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9/9 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 12/7 (5*)
End of Year- How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation 12/1
Freebie- Beyond the Highland Mist 12/8
Beethoven-My Christmas Wish by Ember Case 12/5
List of Shelves-Wish List 12/2
My Choice- The Dickens With Love 12/7

Duration: Dec 1 - Dec 31
3/5 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:
8. Bethoven's Birthday:
10. Reader's Choice:




4/10 Completed
2. Birthday (Happy Birthday Katie!): Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary (military): Prince Joe by Suzanne Brockmann
5. End of the Year: Finish It! Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole
8. Romance Genre (Christian):
9. Of Lists and Shelves (Christmas): A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
10. Reader’s Choice: Warrior by Zoe Archer

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!:
6. Challenge Freebie: ?
7. Beethoven's Birthday: ?
8. Romance Genre: A Simple Amish Christmas by Vannetta Chapman
9. Of Lists and Shelves:
10. Reader's Choice:








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
7. Beethoven's Birthday: A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
8. Inspirational Romance: The Briton by Catherine Palmer
10. Reader's Choice:Black Ice by Anne Stuart











Also Read:




1.
2. B-Day (MJ) - Immortal Outlaw - Lisa Hendrix
3. Pennsylvania - TBD
4. Pearl Harbor - Maverick - Lora Leigh
5.
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









2/10
1. "D" Title:
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:
10. Reader's Choice:





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







Duration: Dec 2010
1/3 Completed
1. December:Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
5. End of Year: Finish it:Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
6. Challenge Freebie:




1.
2.Birthday Janet Evanovich To the Nines Happy Birthday Emily
4.Pearl Harbor Shayla Black Seduce me in Shadows
5.
6.
10.


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√ 1. Starts with D:
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:
6. Another Challenge: Conquering Kate by Marly Chance (Random booklist #3)
√ 7. Music:
9. Christmas Book: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas
√ 10. My Choice:





RRRC December Challenge
5/10 Complete
1. December:
2. Birthday: Happy Birthday Regina! Covet by JR Ward
3. Pennsylvania:
4. Pearl Harbour:
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:
10. Readers Choice: Much Ado About You by Eloise James










2. HAPPY B-DAY MEL! -
3. GEOGRAPHY -
4. PEARL HARBOUR -
5. FINISH IT! -
6. CHALLENGE FREEBIE -
7. BEETHOVEN'S B-DAY -
8. ROMANCE -
9. OF LISTS AND SHELVES -
10. MY CHOICE -






Duration: Dec 1 ~ Dec 31
7/10 Complete
1. "D" is for: Dangerous Highlander by Donna Grant
2. Happy B'day Ronica!:
3. A Little PA Action:
4. In Memory of Pearl Harbor: Flashpoint by Suzanne Brockmann
5. Series Catch Up:
6. Finish that Challenge:
7. Happy B'day Ludwig!:
8. Love 'n' Faith:
9. Christmas Romance:
10. It's What I Want: The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz











2. HAPPY B-DAY MEL! -
3. GEOGRAPHY -
4. PEARL HARBOUR -
5. FINISH IT! -
6. CHALLENGE FREEBIE -
7. BEETHOVEN'S B-DAY -
8. ROMANCE -
9. OF LISTS AND SHELVES -
10. MY CHOICE -







Duration: December 1st to December 31st
6/10 Complete
1. December: Dead Until Dark FINISHED 12/2
2. Birthday: Mel W- The Queen of Babble FINISHED 12/6
3. Geography: Hush: An Irish Princess' Tale (currently reading)
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: The Ruins of Gorlan (currently reading)
5. End of the Year: Entice (comes out 12/7: 4th on list)
6. Challenge Freebie: Stargirl FINISHED 12/8
7. Beethoven's Birthday: Star Island FINISHED 12/9
8. Romance Genre: The Lady of Milkweed Manor FINISHED 12/6
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Holiday Affair (due 12/21)
10. Reader's Choice: Pretty Little Mistakes FINISHED 12/7











1. 'D':
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:
9. Christmas Romance:
10. Reader's Choice:

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
7. Music/singer
10. Reader's Choice








4/8
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: Stolen Kisses - Napoleonic War
5. End-of-Year: Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts
√ 6. Challenge Freebie: I Kissed an Earl - Dec 6 (4*)
7. Beethoven BD: Music: SKIP
8. Romance:Christian/Inspirational: SKIP
√ 9. Of Lists & Shelves: Christmas: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor- Dec 7 (4*)
√ 10. Reader's Choice: A Historical Christmas Present - 12.08 (4.5*)


1. December: Dragonquest-Anne McCaffrey 12/10
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.-Sandra Hill-have lots of her in TBR or By Possession/Madeline Hunter-have?
4. Pearl Harbor: 2010Riding the Storm-
Sydney Croft (Hero ex-Seal/Heroine ex-Air Force) 12/4
5. End of the Year: Finish It!Happy Ever After 12/7-12/9
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:A Reliable Wife (lots of piano playing including a professional piano player) 12/12
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: Bad Blood-John Sandford 12/11
Challenge Duration: December 1 – December 31,Bad Blood

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4.Pearl Harbor Shayla Black Seduce me in Shadows
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10.

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4 of 10 Complete!
1. Starts with “D”: Death by Inferior Design by Leslie Caine
√ 2. Happy Birthday Regina (Thanks!): Lady of Light and Shadows by C. L. Wilson – 12/8
√ 3. Pennsylvania: Key of Light by Nora Roberts – 12/9
4. Pearl Harbor: Hunting Season by Shelly Laurenston (Viking & Odin Warriors)
5. Series Latest: Eat Prey Love by Kerrelyn Sparks (shifters)
6. Challenge Freebie: Queene of Light by Jennifer Armintrout (Covers Challenge)
√ 7. Beethoven: If I Stay by Gayle Forman – 12/4
√ 8. Christian or Inspirational: Danger in the Shadows by Dee Henderson – 12/3
9. Christmas Romance Lists & Shelves: Holiday Affair by Lisa Plumley
10. Reader's Choice: The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens
To Read:






Complete:





5/10 Completed
1. D -
2. Happy B'day Archer - Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here
3. Pennsylvania - Dana Marie Bell -
4. Pearl Harbour - Tomorrow, When the War Began
5. Finish It -
6. Challenge Freebie - Gifts
7. Music -
8. Christian Romance (thank you Mojca) -
9. Xmas Romance - Hot for the Holidays
10. Choice - Zen and the Art of Vampires






2/7 READ
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 - 12/10 √
9. Christmas Romance: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas - 12/2 √
10. Reader's Choice: Cold Night, Warm Stranger by Jill Gregory


Books mentioned in this topic
Wed in Winter: Sutton's Way / Coltrain's Proposal (other topics)The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (other topics)
Back in Black (other topics)
The Dark Highlander (other topics)
A Wallflower Christmas (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Rachel Vincent (other topics)Mario Acevedo (other topics)
Gillian Roberts (other topics)
Richard Wagner (other topics)
Lisa Lutz (other topics)
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7/9 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- The Dickens With Love 12/7