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message 201: by SandyC (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 1287 comments 3 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 12/10/10
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 Ahern12/6/10
8. Reader's Choice: Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri

Devil in Winter (Wallflowers, #3) by Lisa Kleypas Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood Series #5) by J.R. Ward Lord John and the Private Matter (Lord John Grey, #1) by Diana Gabaldon Last Sacrifice (Vampire Academy, #6) by Richelle Mead It Happened One Autumn (Wallflowers, #2) by Lisa Kleypas The Covenant (Abram's Daughters, #1) by Beverly Lewis The Gift by Cecelia Ahern Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri


message 202: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Romance Readers
5/8


√ 1. Book starts with D: Death of a Scriptwriter by M.C. Beaton - Dec 9 (4*)
√ 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*)


message 203: by Coffeentea (new)

Coffeentea | 128 comments December Monthly Challenge
5/10 Completed

1. December: Desire Me by Robyn DeHart 12/8
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): Prince Joe by Suzanne Brockmann 12/10
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: Warrior by Zoe Archer


message 204: by Katie (new)

Katie | 2083 comments 5/10 Read

1. 'D': The Dickens With Love - 12/3
2. Happy Birthday, Miss!: If I Must - 12/10
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 - 12/9
10. Reader's Choice: Silver Bells - 12/6


message 205: by Jane (PS), Moderator (last edited Dec 10, 2010 03:44PM) (new)

Jane (PS) | 24334 comments Completed: 5/9


√ 1. Starts with D:
Dark Curse by Christine Feehan Finished 10-Dec-2010 LOVED it!!
√ 2. Birthday (Shannon): Happy Birthday for 27 Dec Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan Finished 11-Dec-2010 Unbelievably FABULOUS!!
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 Finished 9-Dec-2010

Total Recall (Cyberevolution, #6) by Kaitlyn O'Connor His Every Kiss (Guilty Series, #2) by Laura Lee Guhrke Naked in Death (In Death, #1) by J.D. Robb Dark Curse (Carpathians, #19) by Christine Feehan Dark Slayer (Carpathians, #20) by Christine Feehan


message 206: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Thanks Sandra and Debbie!


message 207: by Erin (new)

Erin (erin-b) Read: 3/10

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 12/8
7. Beethoven's Birthday: A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
8. Inspirational Romance: Sheltering Hearts by Robyn Carr 12/10
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 Sheltering Hearts (Virgin River, #10.1) by Robyn Carr An Enchanted Season (Includes Psy-Changeling, #3.5; Murphy Sisters, #1) by Maggie Shayne Black Ice (Ice, #1) by Anne Stuart

Also Read: Beast Behaving Badly (Pride, #5) by Shelly Laurenston Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, #1) by Lisa Kleypas The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror Thirteenth Annual Collection by Ellen Datlow


message 208: by Julianna (last edited Dec 10, 2010 05:16PM) (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1888 comments Update 12/10

4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: A Kiss Under the Mistletoe by Susan Macatee (12/9)★★★★

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

10. Reader's Choice: Euphemania by Ralph Keyes (12/6)★★★★★

Completed 3/10
A Kiss under the Mistletoe by Susan Macatee Father Christmas Letters by J.R.R. Tolkien Euphemania Our Love Affair with Euphemisms by Ralph Keyes


Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim) (jim_formerly_photojim) | 5294 comments 6/10 done so far. The only one I don't have a book picked out for is my 'D' book. Plenty of time yet.

December Monthly:

1. starts with “D”.

2. "Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you..." Better stop there before I owe somebody for copyright infringement. Lady Leah Westcliff Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas (12/9)

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. "Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!" Yeah, I know there are better free quotes. I was going to go with the Who's I'm Free lyrics but somehow ended up with this instead. Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas (12/7)

7. "Nobody leaves this place without singing the blues." Turbulent Sea by Christine Feehan (12/10)

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:

Key of Light (Key trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts Key of Knowledge (Key Trilogy, #2) by Nora Roberts Key of Valor (Key Trilogy, #3) by Nora Roberts Dad in Training (Steeple Hill Love Inspired) by Gail Gaymer Martin Six by Opal Carew Blue-Eyed Devil (Travises, #2) by Lisa Kleypas Smooth Talking Stranger (Travises, #3) by Lisa Kleypas Turbulent Sea (Drake Sisters, #6) by Christine Feehan


message 210: by Becky (new)

Becky (beckysbusyreading) | 258 comments 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 12/7
Freebie My Lord Scandal by Emma Wildes 12/10
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 6/10


message 211: by Mandy (new)

Mandy Beyers (mandybeyers) | 763 comments 3/10 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 by Merline Lovelace and Lori Devoti 12/8
10. Reader's Choice: Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 12/10

Dark Moon (Nightcreature, #3) by Lori Handeland Tied Up, Tied Down (Rough Riders, #4) by Lorelei James Devil's Corner by Lisa Scottoline To the Brink (Bodyguard, #3) by Cindy Gerard Renegade (Elite Ops, #5) by Lora Leigh A Simple Amish Christmas by Vannetta Chapman Holiday With a Vampire II by Lori Devoti Wild Fire (Leopard People, #4) by Christine Feehan


message 212: by Michelle (new)

Michelle (michelle_mc) | 670 comments 1. D TITLE -
2. HAPPY B-DAY MEL! - Vamps & the City - Kerrelyn Sparks 2/12
3. GEOGRAPHY -
4. PEARL HARBOUR - Wild Card - Lora Leigh 9/12
5. FINISH IT! - Grave Secret - Charlaine Harris 9/12
6. CHALLENGE FREEBIE - The Undead Next Door - Kerrelyn Sparks 3/12
7. BEETHOVEN'S B-DAY - My Christmas Wish - Ember Case 10/12
8. ROMANCE -
9. OF LISTS AND SHELVES - All I Want for Christmasis a Vampire- Kerrelyn Sparks 6/12
10. MY CHOICE - Secret Life of a Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks 7/12

Vamps and the City (Love at Stake, #2) by Kerrelyn Sparks The Undead Next Door (Love At Stake, #4) by Kerrelyn Sparks All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire (Love At Stake, #5) by Kerrelyn Sparks Secret Life of a Vampire (Love at Stake, #6) by Kerrelyn Sparks Grave Secret (Harper Connelly, #4) by Charlaine Harris Wild Card (Elite Ops, #1) by Lora Leigh My Christmas Wish by Ember Case


message 213: by Joanne (new)

Joanne | 195 comments I have finished all 10.

I changed some of my original ideas. This is what I ended up going with:

1. December: Dear Santa… by Kathleen O'Reilly (A Blazing Little Christmas) 6th Dec
2. Birthday: (Tiffany): Heating Up The Holidays by Jill Shalvis, Jacquie D'Alessandro, Jamie Sobrato 6th Dec
3. Geography: Newly Fallen by Megan Hart 4th Dec
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: The Soldier's Christmas Miracle by Gayle Wilson 8th Dec
5. End of the Year: Finish It!: Northern Escape by Jennifer LaBrecque 3rd Dec
6. Challenge Freebie: I Will by Lisa Kleypas (A Historical Christmas Present) 2nd Dec
7. Beethoven's Birthday : Restless by Tori Carrington 4th Dec
8. Romance Genre: An Amish Christmas by Patricia Davids 9th Dec
9. Of Lists and Shelves:Christmas Romance: Christmas Eve in Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas 5th Dec
10. Reader's Choice: A Highlander for Christmas by Sandy Blair 10th Dec


message 214: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Joanne!


message 215: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments That was quick, Joanne. Congratulations! : )


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

6/10 Complete

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

2. Birthday: Happy Birthday Regina! Covet by JR Ward Finished 11 December

3. Pennsylvania: The Mane Squeeze by Shelly Laurenston Finished 09 December

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

Darkfever (Fever, #1) by Karen Marie Moning Covet (The Fallen Angels, #1) by J.R. Ward The Mane Squeeze (Pride, #4) by Shelly Laurenston Love in the Afternoon A Hathaway Novel by Lisa Kleypas Crave (The Fallen Angels, #2) by J.R. Ward The Price of Pleasure (Sutherland Brothers, #2) by Kresley Cole A Home, a Heart, a Husband (Love Inspired #50) by Lois Richer The Mane Event (Pride, #1) by Shelly Laurenston Much Ado About You by Eloisa James


message 217: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Slow going for me this month - not sure why other than so much else to do with the Holidays fast approaching.

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: December 1 - December 31, 2010
* 2 / 10 Read: (tentatively - open to change)

1. December: (“D”) Dark of the Day (12/10) ***
2. Birthday: (Miss Tzusti) Bitten
3. Geography: (Pennsylvania) (Chasing Smoke / Deeper)
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: (war time)
5. End of the Year: (Finish It!) (Autumn's Bride)
6. Challenge Freebie: (challenge book) (Faeries Gone Wild)
7. Beethoven's Birthday: (music business related)
8. Romance Genre: (Inspirational Romance) (Family Affair)
9. Of Lists and Shelves: (Christmas Romance) (Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor)
10. Reader's Choice: Eternal Hunger (12/6) ****
Dark of the Day by Selah March Eternal Hunger (Mark of the Vampire #1) by Laura Wright


message 218: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Joanne wrote: "I have finished all 10."

Congratulations, Joanne!!


message 219: by Joanne (new)

Joanne | 195 comments Thanks Sandra, Yz and BJ!


message 220: by Becky (new)

Becky (beckysbusyreading) | 258 comments 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 12/11
End of Year Demon from the Dark by Kresely cole 12/7
Freebie My Lord Scandal by Emma Wildes 12/10
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 7/10


message 221: by Ceej (new)

Ceej (drqangel) | 1015 comments



7/10

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 12/11
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: Almost Like Being in Love 12/6
5. End of the Year: Finish It!: Close to You 12/7
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
My Christmas Wish by Ember Case Dangerous Highlander (Dark Sword, #1) by Donna Grant Once Bitten Twice Dead (Guardians of the Dark, #2) by Bianca D'Arc Secondhand Bride (McKettricks, #3) by Linda Lael Miller Almost Like Being in Love (Lost Texas Heart Trilogy, Book #2) by Christina Dodd Close to You (Lost Texas Heart Trilogy, Book #3) by Christina Dodd Thawing of Mara by Janet Dailey


message 222: by Valorie (last edited Dec 11, 2010 09:55PM) (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments 5/10 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 Year: Three Bedrooms, Two Baths, One Very Dead Corpse by D.James 12/6 ★★★
6. Challenge Freebie (A-Z): Queen of Dragons by Shana Abe 12/9 ★★★
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 12/6 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Side Jobs by Jim Butcher 12/5 ★★★★★

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


message 223: by Sharon (last edited Dec 13, 2010 04:26PM) (new)

Sharon Oslin 1. December: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules - Jeff Kinney
2. Birthday: (Rebecca) Matched - Ally Condie
3. Geography: 13 Little Blue Envelopes - Maureen Johnson
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: Sarah's Key - Tatiana de Rosnay
5. End of the Year: Finish It!: Midnight Sun (Twilight #5) - Stephanie Meyer
6. Challenge Freebie: When the Wind Blows - James Patterson
7. Beethoven's Birthday : The Heart of the Matter - Emily Giffin 12/8
8. Romance Genre: Halfway to Forever - Karen Kingsbury
9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Perfect Christmas - Debbie Macomber
10. Reader's Choice: House Rules - Jodi Picoult
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #2) by Jeff Kinney Matched (Matched #1) by Ally Condie 13 Little Blue Envelopes (Little Blue Envelope, #1) by Maureen Johnson Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay Midnight Sun (Twilight, #5) by Stephenie Meyer When the Wind Blows by James Patterson Heart of the Matter by Emily Giffin Halfway to Forever (Forever Faithful, Book 3) by Karen Kingsbury The Perfect Christmas by Debbie Macomber House Rules by Jodi Picoult


message 224: by KarenF (new)

KarenF (cleocleveland) | 1099 comments 5/9 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: Warrior by Zoe Archer 12/11/10
5. End of Year: Living Nightmare by Shannon K. Butcher
6. Challenge Freebie: When Autumn Leaves by Amy S. Foster 12/07/10
7. Beethoven's B-Day: Wicked Game by Jeri Smith-Ready
9. Christmas Romance: A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas 12/11/10
10. Reader's Choice: Eggs in Purgatory by Laura Childs

Unread: Last Dragon Standing (Dragon Kin, #4) by G.A. Aiken Living Nightmare (Sentinel Wars, #4) by Shannon K. Butcher Wicked Game (WVMP Radio, #1) by Jeri Smith-Ready Eggs in Purgatory (Cackleberry Club, #1) by Laura Childs

Read: Ravishing in Red (The Rarest Blooms, #1) by Madeline Hunter Devoured by Darkness (Guardians of Eternity, #7) by Alexandra Ivy When Autumn Leaves by Amy S. Foster Warrior (The Blades of the Rose, #1) by Zoe Archer A Wallflower Christmas (Wallflowers, #5) by Lisa Kleypas


message 225: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments 4/10 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. Completed 12/10/10 **** (4 Stars)

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).


Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim) (jim_formerly_photojim) | 5294 comments Three to go before I finish the year with a perfect sweep. I should make it without a problem. Or, as my grandmother used to say, "Lord willin' and the creek don't rise."

December Monthly:

1. starts with “D”.

2. "Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you..." Better stop there before I owe somebody for copyright infringement. Lady Leah Westcliff Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas (12/9)

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. "Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!" Yeah, I know there are better free quotes. I was going to go with the Who's I'm Free lyrics but somehow ended up with this instead. Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas (12/7)

7. "Nobody leaves this place without singing the blues." Turbulent Sea by Christine Feehan (12/10)

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. I love the pick it for me challenge every month. I get to read something that I never would have picked up otherwise. In this case that's a good thing. Procession of the Dead by Darren Shan (12/12)

December Reads in order:

Key of Light (Key trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts Key of Knowledge (Key Trilogy, #2) by Nora Roberts Key of Valor (Key Trilogy, #3) by Nora Roberts Dad in Training (Steeple Hill Love Inspired) by Gail Gaymer Martin Six by Opal Carew Blue-Eyed Devil (Travises, #2) by Lisa Kleypas Smooth Talking Stranger (Travises, #3) by Lisa Kleypas Turbulent Sea (Drake Sisters, #6) by Christine Feehan Procession of the Dead (The City, #1) by Darren Shan


message 227: by Samantha (new)

Samantha | 1381 comments 2/6

1. December: Devil's Pact by Samantha Crusie completed 12/8/10

2. In honor of Lady Leah Westcliff's b-day: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas completed 12/11/10

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

Devil's Pact by Samantha Cruise It Happened One Autumn (Wallflowers, #2) by Lisa Kleypas Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress, #4) by Jeaniene Frost It Had to Be You by Francis Ray That Holiday Feeling (includes Virgin River, #7.5) by Debbie Macomber Devil in Winter (Wallflowers, #3) by Lisa Kleypas


message 228: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24334 comments Completed: 6/9


√ 1. Starts with D:
Dark Curse by Christine Feehan Finished 10-Dec-2010 LOVED it!!
√ 2. Birthday (Shannon): Happy Birthday for 27 Dec Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan Finished 11-Dec-2010 Unbelievably FABULOUS!!
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) Finished 12-Dec-2010
√ 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 Finished 9-Dec-2010

Total Recall (Cyberevolution, #6) by Kaitlyn O'Connor His Every Kiss (Guilty Series, #2) by Laura Lee Guhrke Naked in Death (In Death, #1) by J.D. Robb Dark Curse (Carpathians, #19) by Christine Feehan Dark Slayer (Carpathians, #20) by Christine Feehan Conquering Kate (Oath of Challenge, #2) by Marly Chance


message 229: by colleen (new)

colleen (colleenfl) | 458 comments RRRC December Monthly Challenge
7/10 completed

1. December: Read a book which title starts with “D”.
The Devil and Miss Prym by Paulo Coelho 12/7/10

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.
Amsterdam by Ian McEwan 12/11/10

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
Twas The Night by Sandra Hill, et al. 12/9/10

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


message 230: by D.G. (new)

D.G. | 4477 comments 2010 RRRC December Monthly Challenge
3/7 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:
Skin Game by Ava Gray - 12/12 √

Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor, #1) by Lisa KleypasLamb The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher MooreSkin Game (Skin, #1) by Ava Gray



message 231: by Ceej (new)

Ceej (drqangel) | 1015 comments



8/10

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 12/11
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: Almost Like Being in Love 12/6
5. End of the Year: Finish It!: Close to You 12/7
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) 12/12
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Cinderella & the CEO
10. Reader's Choice: Because of You
My Christmas Wish by Ember Case Dangerous Highlander (Dark Sword, #1) by Donna Grant Once Bitten Twice Dead (Guardians of the Dark, #2) by Bianca D'Arc Secondhand Bride (McKettricks, #3) by Linda Lael Miller Almost Like Being in Love (Lost Texas Heart Trilogy, Book #2) by Christina Dodd Close to You (Lost Texas Heart Trilogy, Book #3) by Christina Dodd Thawing of Mara by Janet Dailey Heaven Sent (Love Inspired, Vol. #143)  by Jillian Hart


message 232: by Erin (new)

Erin (erin-b) Read: 4/10

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 12/8
7. Beethoven's Birthday: A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix 12/12
8. Inspirational Romance: Sheltering Hearts by Robyn Carr 12/10
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 Sheltering Hearts (Virgin River, #10.1) by Robyn Carr An Enchanted Season (Includes Psy-Changeling, #3.5; Murphy Sisters, #1) by Maggie Shayne Black Ice (Ice, #1) by Anne Stuart

Also Read: Beast Behaving Badly (Pride, #5) by Shelly Laurenston Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, #1) by Lisa Kleypas The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror Thirteenth Annual Collection by Ellen Datlow You Slay Me (Aisling Grey Guardian, #1) by Katie MacAlister


message 233: by exxcentrica (new)

exxcentrica RRRC 2010 December Reading Challenge
3/10 Completed

1. Doh! Devil in Winter
2. Happy Birthday, MJ!: Warrior
3. It started in Scranton, its now number one:Princess
4. A date which will live in infamy: The Star King
5. End of the Year: Finish It! Demon from the Dark 12/4
6. 'Get out of jail free' card: The Untamed Bride 12/10
7. Beethoven, Simpson's style...sax-a-ma-phone!: Seven Nights of Sin
8. Inspirational Romance: Healing the Boss's Heart
9. I'm dreaming of a romantic Christmas: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor 12/12
10. Reader's Choice TBD

Devil in Winter (Wallflowers, #3) by Lisa Kleypas Warrior (The Blades of the Rose, #1) by Zoe Archer Princess (Ascension Trilogy, #2) by Gaelen Foley The Star King (Star, #2) by Susan Grant Demon from the Dark (Immortals After Dark, #10) by Kresley Cole The Untamed Bride (Black Cobra Quartet, #1) by Stephanie Laurens Seven Nights of Sin by Lacey Alexander Healing the Boss's Heart (Love Inspired) by Valerie Hansen Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor, #1) by Lisa Kleypas


message 234: by Nikki ♥ (new)

Nikki ♥ RRR - December 2010
3/10



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: Scandal of The Season by Christie Kelley 12/12 (Let's Celebrate it! Challenge)
7. Beethoven's Birthday:
8. Christian/Inspirational Romance:
9. Of Lists of Shelves: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas 12/8
10. Reader's Choice:

The Dangers of Deceiving a Viscount (Desperate Debutantes, #3) by Julia London Hot Ice by Nora Roberts Hex in High Heels (Jazz Tremaine, #4) by Linda Wisdom Scandal of The Season by Christie Kelley Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor, #1) by Lisa Kleypas


message 235: by FlibBityFLooB (new)

FlibBityFLooB 60% (6/10 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 - 12/12/10, ****
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, ***

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 Last Sacrifice (Vampire Academy, #6) by Richelle Mead Queen of Babble (Queen of Babble, #1) by Meg Cabot Queen of Shadows (Shadow World, #1) by Dianne Sylvan Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers 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


message 236: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments RRRC DECEMBER 2010 CHALLENGE
6/10 Completed

1. D - Death's Mistress 10/12/10 ★★★★
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 13/12/10 ★★★
10. Choice - Zen and the Art of Vampires

It's Now or Never by Wendy Davy Steel Beauty (Halle Pumas, #4) by Dana Marie Bell Charmed & Deadly (Bronwyn the Witch, #3) by Candace Havens Kitty and the Silver Bullet (Kitty Norville, #4) by Carrie Vaughn Death's Mistress (Dorina Basarab, #2) by Karen Chance Hot for the Holidays (Includes Breeds, #20; Mageverse, #9; Stormwalker, Prequel) by Lora Leigh


message 237: by Diane ~Firefly~ (last edited Dec 12, 2010 08:27PM) (new)

Diane ~Firefly~ | 1512 comments 5/9 complete


1. Starts with D: Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken - 12/2/10
2. Dec B-day shelf (Jess): Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas - 12/6/10
3. Pennsylvania: Key of Valor by Nora Roberts - 12/3/10
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 - 12/11/10
6. Challenge Freebie: TBD
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 - 12/12/10
10. Reader's Choice: Temping Fate by Esther M. Friesner

Dragon Actually (Dragon Kin, #1) by G.A. Aiken [image error] 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 Just Desserts by Barbara Bretton Holiday With A Vampire II A Christmas Kiss\The Vampire Who Stole Christmas (Silhouette Nocturne) by Merline Lovelace Temping Fate by Esther M. Friesner

(titles are likely to change)


message 238: by Coffeentea (new)

Coffeentea | 128 comments December Monthly Challenge
6/10 Completed

1. December: Desire Me by Robyn DeHart 12/8
2. Birthday (Happy Birthday Katie!): Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh 12/12
3. Geography (Pennsylvania): The Love Potion by Sandra Hill 12/4
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary (military): Prince Joe by Suzanne Brockmann 12/10
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: Warrior by Zoe Archer


message 239: by Mary X (new)

Mary X (marymaryalwayscontrary) | 1103 comments Well I past my goal of 5. I'll see if I can get any others in before the month is out.

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: 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,


message 240: by Mandy (new)

Mandy Beyers (mandybeyers) | 763 comments 4/10 Completed


1. December: Dark Moon by Lori Handeland 12/12
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 by Merline Lovelace and Lori Devoti 12/8
10. Reader's Choice: Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 12/10

Dark Moon (Nightcreature, #3) by Lori Handeland Tied Up, Tied Down (Rough Riders, #4) by Lorelei James Devil's Corner by Lisa Scottoline To the Brink (Bodyguard, #3) by Cindy Gerard Renegade (Elite Ops, #5) by Lora Leigh A Simple Amish Christmas by Vannetta Chapman Holiday With a Vampire II by Lori Devoti Wild Fire (Leopard People, #4) by Christine Feehan


message 241: by Coffeentea (new)

Coffeentea | 128 comments December Monthly Challenge
7/10 Completed

1. December: Desire Me by Robyn DeHart 12/8
2. Birthday (Happy Birthday Katie!): Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh 12/12
3. Geography (Pennsylvania): The Love Potion by Sandra Hill 12/4
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary (military): Prince Joe by Suzanne Brockmann 12/10
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: Warrior by Zoe Archer 12/13


message 242: by Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog) (last edited Dec 20, 2010 10:25AM) (new)

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

7/10 Complete

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

2. Birthday: Happy Birthday Regina! Covet by JR Ward Finished 11 December

3. Pennsylvania: The Mane Squeeze by Shelly Laurenston Finished 09 December

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 Finished 13 December

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

Darkfever (Fever, #1) by Karen Marie Moning Covet (The Fallen Angels, #1) by J.R. Ward The Mane Squeeze (Pride, #4) by Shelly Laurenston Love in the Afternoon A Hathaway Novel by Lisa Kleypas Crave (The Fallen Angels, #2) by J.R. Ward The Price of Pleasure (Sutherland Brothers, #2) by Kresley Cole A Home, a Heart, a Husband (Love Inspired #50) by Lois Richer The Mane Event (Pride, #1) by Shelly Laurenston Much Ado About You by Eloisa James


message 243: by Erin (new)

Erin (erin-b) Read: 5/10

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 12/13
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 12/8
7. Beethoven's Birthday: A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix 12/12
8. Inspirational Romance: Sheltering Hearts by Robyn Carr 12/10
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 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 Sheltering Hearts (Virgin River, #10.1) by Robyn Carr An Enchanted Season (Includes Psy-Changeling, #3.5; Murphy Sisters, #1) by Maggie Shayne Black Ice (Ice, #1) by Anne Stuart

Also Read: Beast Behaving Badly (Pride, #5) by Shelly Laurenston Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, #1) by Lisa Kleypas The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror Thirteenth Annual Collection by Ellen Datlow You Slay Me (Aisling Grey Guardian, #1) by Katie MacAlister


message 244: by Patricia (new)

Patricia (catnaping) | 328 comments 6/6 Done

1. December Alexandra Ivy Devoured By Darkness 12/5

2. Birthday Janet Evanovich To the Nines Happy Birthday Emily 12/9

4. Pearl Harbor Shayla Black Seduce me in Shadows 12/13

5. End of the Year Richelle Mead Last Sacrifice 12/8

6. Challenge Lucy Snyder Shotgun Sorceress 12/7

10. Readers Choice Jacquelyn Frank Drink of Me 12/9

read
Devoured by Darkness (Guardians of Eternity, #7) by Alexandra Ivy Shotgun Sorceress (Jessie Shimmer, #2) by Lucy Snyder Last Sacrifice (Vampire Academy, #6) by Richelle Mead Drink of Me by Jacquelyn Frank To the Nines (Stephanie Plum, #9) by Janet Evanovich Seduce Me in Shadow (Doomsday Brethren, #2) by Shayla Black


message 245: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Patty wrote: "6/6 Done"

Congratulations, Patty!!


message 246: by Julianna (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1888 comments Update 12/13

2. Birthday: Wilde Thing by Janelle Denison (Tiffany) (12/12)★★★★

4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: A Kiss Under the Mistletoe by Susan Macatee (12/9)★★★★

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

10. Reader's Choice: Euphemania by Ralph Keyes (12/6)★★★★★

Completed 4/10
Wilde Thing (Wilde Series, #2) by Janelle Denison A Kiss under the Mistletoe by Susan Macatee Father Christmas Letters by J.R.R. Tolkien Euphemania Our Love Affair with Euphemisms by Ralph Keyes


message 247: by Becky (new)

Becky (beckysbusyreading) | 258 comments 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) 12/13
Pearl Harbor Lover Eternal by JR Ward 12/11
End of Year Demon from the Dark by Kresely cole 12/7
Freebie My Lord Scandal by Emma Wildes 12/10
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 8/10


message 248: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Patty!


Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim) (jim_formerly_photojim) | 5294 comments 8/10 down. Still don't know what the D book will be but am not worried about getting it done.

December Monthly:

1. starts with “D”.

2. "Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you..." Better stop there before I owe somebody for copyright infringement. Lady Leah Westcliff Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas (12/9)

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. "Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!" Yeah, I know there are better free quotes. I was going to go with the Who's I'm Free lyrics but somehow ended up with this instead. Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas (12/7)

7. "Nobody leaves this place without singing the blues." Turbulent Sea by Christine Feehan (12/10)

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. Yes Virginia there is a good Christmas Romance. It just isn't >>>>>> I'm Your Santa by Lori Foster (12/14)

10. I love the pick it for me challenge every month. I get to read something that I never would have picked up otherwise. In this case that's a good thing. Procession of the Dead by Darren Shan (12/12)

December Reads in order:

Key of Light (Key trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts Key of Knowledge (Key Trilogy, #2) by Nora Roberts Key of Valor (Key Trilogy, #3) by Nora Roberts Dad in Training (Steeple Hill Love Inspired) by Gail Gaymer Martin Six by Opal Carew Blue-Eyed Devil (Travises, #2) by Lisa Kleypas Smooth Talking Stranger (Travises, #3) by Lisa Kleypas Turbulent Sea (Drake Sisters, #6) by Christine Feehan Procession of the Dead (The City, #1) by Darren Shan I'm Your Santa by Dianne Castell


message 250: by SandyC (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 1287 comments December Monthly Challenge

4 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 12/13/10
3. Military Character:Lord John and the Private Matter by Diana Gabaldon
4. Finish It!: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead 12/10/10
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 Ahern12/6/10
8. Reader's Choice: Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri

Devil in Winter (Wallflowers, #3) by Lisa Kleypas Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood Series #5) by J.R. Ward Lord John and the Private Matter (Lord John Grey, #1) by Diana Gabaldon Last Sacrifice (Vampire Academy, #6) by Richelle Mead It Happened One Autumn (Wallflowers, #2) by Lisa Kleypas The Covenant (Abram's Daughters, #1) by Beverly Lewis The Gift by Cecelia Ahern Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri


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