2010 December Monthly Challenge: Participants' List Thread

[Sandra]

Hooray, Sheila & Angie!!

[Katie]

9/10 Read

1. 'D': The Dickens With Love - 12/3
2. Happy Birthday, Miss!: If I Must - 12/10
3. Pennsylvania: Chasing Smoke - 12/21
4. Pearl Harbor: Second Time Around - 12/22
5. Finish it!: Strongman - 12/21
6. Challenge Freebie: A Dangerous Thing - 12/19
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

[Erin]

5/6 complete!!

D The Vengeful Bridegroom by Kit Donner 12/19
Pearl Harbor Highland Warrior by Hannah Howell 12/04
End of the Year Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead 12/11
Freebie Mad About the Duke by Elizabeth Boyle 12/13
List and Shelves The Heart of Christmas by Mary Balogh 12/23
Reader's Choice A Kiss At Midnight by Eloisa James

[Jane(Janelba)]

December Challenge - 5/10 books read -


01 - "D" Title :
Dakota Home - Debbie Macomber - 14/12/10
05 - End of the year: Finish It!:
Always Dakota - Debbie Macomber - 23/12/10
06 - Challenge Freebie (A-Z Male Character):
Dakota Born - Debbie Macomber - 08/12/10
09 - Popular Christmas Romance Shelf :
The Christmas Basket - Debbie Macomber - 19/12/10
10 - Reader's Choice :
Even If It Kills ME - Dorothy Joan Harris - 17/12/10

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

RRRC December '10

3/5

Birthday Shyloh - All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris - Finished 23rd December
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) - Finished 19th December
Readers Choice - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost - Finished 5th December

[Samantha]

5/6

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 completed 12/19/10

9. Of Lists and Shelves: That Holiday Feeling by Debbie Macomber completed 12/19/10

10. Reader's Choice: Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas 12/23/10

[Julianna]

Update 12/23

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)★★★★★

8. Romance Genre: The Christmas Blessing by Donna VanLiere(12/17)★★★★★

9. Of Lists and Shelves: A Blue Christmas by Alison Kent (Jingle Bell Rock anthology) (12/13)★★★★1/2

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

Completed 6/10

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: December 1 - December 31, 2010
* 7 / 10 Read:

✓ 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) How to Train Your Dragon (12/19) ****
✓ 5. End of the Year: (Finish It!) Autumn's Bride (12/16) ***
✓ 6. Challenge Freebie: (challenge book) Faeries Gone Wild (12/22) ***
7. Beethoven's Birthday: (music business related)
✓ 8. Romance Genre: (Inspirational Romance) Family Affair (12/23) ****
✓ 9. Of Lists and Shelves: (Christmas Romance) Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (12/23) *****
✓ 10. Reader's Choice: Eternal Hunger (12/6) ****

[FlibBityFLooB]

All done. Yay! :)
10/10

1. Starts with D: (The) Dream Thief by Shana Abé - 12/15/10, ***1/2
2. Birthday (Shannon): Tapestry (anthology) - 12/1/10, ***
3. Pennsylvania: First Lady by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 12/20/10, *****
4. War/Sodier: The Sentimental Soldier by April Kihlstrom - 12/23/10, **
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 - 12/22/10, ****
9. Christmas Book: The Heart of Christmas (anthology) - 12/6/10, ****
10. My Choice: Under The Mistletoe by Mary Balogh - 12/2/10, ***

[Sandra]

Hooray, Flib!

[Debbie]

Yeah FlibBityFLooB and everyone else that has finished - Well done :)

[Valorie]

9/10 Done

1. December: Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris 12/17 ★★★★
2. Happy B-Day MJ!: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward 12/19 ★★★★★
3. Geography (PA): Bad Blood by L.A. Banks 12/23 ★★★★
4. Pearl Harbor: Shoot to Thrill by Nina Bruhns 12/14 ★★★★
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 ★★★★★

[Sandra]

Hooray, Shazzy!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Well done, Flib and Shazzy!

[Debbie]

Congrats Shazzy :)

[Barbara ★]

6/9 DONE

1. "D" - Dangerous Highlander - Donna Grant 12/2
2. B-Day (MJ) - Queen of Song and Souls - C.L. Wilson
3. Pennsylvania - Shadow Kiss - Richelle Mead (setting partly in PA) 12/11
4. Pearl Harbor - Bare Facts - Katherine Garbera 12/14
5. End of Year - Obsession Untamed - Pamela Palmer 12/5
6. Challenge - Blue-Eyed Devil - Lisa Kleypas (featured author) 12/22
7. Beethoven's Bday - Carnal Innocence - Nora Roberts (violinist)
8. SKIP
9. Of Shelves Christmas - The Magical Christmas Cat - Lora Leigh et al 12/23
10. Choice - Zack - Cheyenne McCray

[Dee]

December Monthly Challenge

Current Status - 10/10 - FINISHED

1. December: Devil's Pact - Finished - 12/14
2. Birthday: Bitten from Mrs Soule's selves - Finished - 12/5
3. Geography: Switch - Megan Hart - Finished - 12/7
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: Zeke - Finished - 12/20
5. End of the Year: Solomon's Song - last in the Australian Trilogy - Finished - 12/25
6. Challenge Freebie: Tommo and Hawk (Chubby Chunkster) - Finished - 12/19
7. Beethoven's Birthday: Heaven - Finished - 12/2
8. Romance Genre: More Than Words - Finished - 12/25
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor - Lisa Kleypas - Finished - 12/13
10. Reader's Choice: Undead and Unreturnable - Finished - 12/2

[Leosharkie]

December Monthly Challenge
Update! 7/10

1. December: Dragon Prime - Lora Leigh *18/12/10*
2. Birthday (Kristy): It Happened One Autumn - Lisa Kleypas *04/12/10*
3. Geography(Pennsylvania):
4. Pearl Harbor (war/military): The Accidental Bride - Jane Feather *15/12/10*
5. End of Year (last in series): The Least Likely Bride - Jane Feather *15/12/10*
6. Challenge Freebie: Kiss of Fire - Deborah Cooke *06/12/10*
7. Beethoven's Birthday (music):
8. Romance (inspirational):
9. Lists & Shelves (Christmas romance): Bound for the Holidays - Mackenzie McKade *25/12/10*
10. Reader's Choice: Passion Untamed - Pamela Palmer *02/12/10*

[Hina]

8/10 Completed

1. December: The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter. Completed 12/16/10 ***** (5 Stars)

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. Completed 12/18/10 ***** (5 Stars)

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

6. Challenge Freebie - Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon. Completed 12/22/10 **** (4 Stars)

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

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

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Christmas Male by Cara Summers. Completed 12/22/10 *** (3 Stars)

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

[SandyC]

December Monthly Challenge

7 of 8 Complete

1. Starts with D:Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas 12/24/10
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 12/20/10
7. Christmas Romance: The Gift by Cecilia Ahern12/6/10
8. Reader's Choice: Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri 12/16/10

[Erin]

Read: 9/10

1. D for December: Dark Dreamers by Christine Feehan 12/25
2. Happy Birthday Jess: The Last Twilight by Marjorie M. Liu 12/13
3. Geography- Pennsylvania: Key of Light by Nora Roberts 12/13
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan
5. End of Year: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs 12/15
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 12/21



Also Read:

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: December 1 - December 31, 2010
* 8 / 10 Read:

✓ 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) How to Train Your Dragon (12/19) ****
✓ 5. End of the Year: (Finish It!) Autumn's Bride (12/16) ***
✓ 6. Challenge Freebie: (challenge book) Faeries Gone Wild (12/22) ***
✓ 7. Beethoven's Birthday: (music related) Karaoke at The Tumbleweed (12/25) ***
✓ 8. Romance Genre: (Inspirational Romance) Family Affair (12/23) ****
✓ 9. Of Lists and Shelves: (Christmas Romance) Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (12/23) *****
✓ 10. Reader's Choice: Eternal Hunger (12/6) ****
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[Valorie]

I'm done! Merry Christmas to all!

10/10 Done Yay!

1. December: Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris 12/17 ★★★★
2. Happy B-Day MJ!: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward 12/19 ★★★★★
3. Geography (PA): Bad Blood by L.A. Banks 12/23 ★★★★
4. Pearl Harbor: Shoot to Thrill by Nina Bruhns 12/14 ★★★★
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 12/24 ★★★
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 ★★★★★

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Well done, Valorie!

[Samantha]

6/6 I'm done! Merry Christmas!

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 12/24/10

7. Beethoven's Birthday: It Had to Be You by Francis Ray completed 12/19/10

9. Of Lists and Shelves: That Holiday Feeling by Debbie Macomber completed 12/19/10

10. Reader's Choice: Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas 12/23/10

[Debbie]

Congrats Valorie and Samantha :)

[Dina]

I'm done!!!


2010 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: Dec 1 - Dec 31

5/5 completed

1. December: Destined to Last by Alissa Johnson 12/24
5. End of the Year: Finish It! Beauty's Release by A.N. Roquelaure 12/19
6. Challenge Freebie: Christmas Cash by Maggie Casper 12/01
8. Bethoven's Birthday: Simply Unforgettable by Mary Balogh 12/08
10. Reader's Choice: Jane's Warlord by Angela Knight 12/02

[Debbie]

Congrats Dina :)

[Lynne]

DECEMBER
10 of 10 Complete!

√ 1. Starts with “D”: Death by Inferior Design by Leslie Caine – 12/18
√ 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: The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens – 12/24
√ 5. Series Latest: Eat Prey Love by Kerrelyn Sparks (shifters) – 12/21
√ 6. Challenge Freebie: Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie MacAlister (Covers) – 12/16
√ 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 Sparks by Shannon Stacey – 12/14
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Death's Excellent Vacation edited by Charlaine Harris – 12/25

Complete:

[Valorie]

Thanks Yz & Debbie! WTG Dina & Samantha!

[Sandra]

Hooray, Delicious Dee, Valorie, Samantha, Dina & Lynne!!!!!

[Dina]

Thanks, ladies. :)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Well done, Lynne!

[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) 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 9/10

[Samantha]

Thanks ladies :)

[D.G.]

I'm stopping at 7...whatever I feel like reading doesn't fit any of the remaining categories.

2010 RRRC December Monthly Challenge
7/7 READ

1. December: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield - 12/18 √
2. Happy B-day Jasmin! Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta - 12/19 √
3. Pennsylvania: Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult - 12/22 √
5. Finish It! Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs - 12/26 √
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 √

[Erin]

Finished!! 6/6!!

D The Vengeful Bridegroom by Kit Donner 12/19
Pearl Harbor Highland Warrior by Hannah Howell 12/04
End of the Year Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead 12/11
Challenge Freebie Mad About the Duke by Elizabeth Boyle 12/13
List and Shelves The Heart of Christmas by Mary Balogh 12/23
Reader's Choice A Kiss At Midnight by Eloisa James 12/25

[KarenF]

Congrats to all the finishers!

8/9 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 12/18/10
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 12/26/10
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 12/13/10

Unread:

Read:

[Debbie]

Congrats Lynne, DG & Erin :)

[Sandra]

Hooray, D.G. & Erin!!

[Coffeentea]

December Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed All done!

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 12/25
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): Stuck in the Middle 12/14
9. Of Lists and Shelves (Christmas): A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas 12/25
10. Reader’s Choice: Warrior by Zoe Archer 12/13

[Mary X]

I got another one in today. My goal was 5 and I managed 8.

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: Dead in the Family-Charlaine Harris from Rebecca's list 12/17
3. Geography: ,Primal Heat-Jory Strong et al (part of book takes place in Poconos PA) 12/26
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-Nora Roberts 12/7-12/9
6. Challenge Freebie: Taken By the Laird-Margo Maguire 12/21-12/22 (for RRRTournament which is ending in 2wks)
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

[Erin]

Read: 10/10 Finished!!!

1. D for December: Dark Dreamers by Christine Feehan 12/25
2. Happy Birthday Jess: The Last Twilight by Marjorie M. Liu 12/13
3. Geography- Pennsylvania: Key of Light by Nora Roberts 12/13
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan 12/26
5. End of Year: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs 12/15
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 12/21



Also Read:

[Sandra]

Hooray, Coffeeentea & Erin!!

Go Mary!!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

December monthly reading challenge

Woohoo! Finally finished!

Completed: 9/9


√ 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 Finished 27-Dec-2010 *Phew*
√ 4. War/Sodier: The Courage to Love by Samantha Kane Finished 15-Dec-2010
√ 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 Finished 16-Dec-2010
√ 10. My Choice: Naked in Death by J D Robb Finished 9-Dec-2010

[Sandra]

Hooray, Jane!

[Katie]

10/10 Read

1. 'D': The Dickens With Love - 12/3
2. Happy Birthday, Miss!: If I Must - 12/10
3. Pennsylvania: Chasing Smoke - 12/21
4. Pearl Harbor: Second Time Around - 12/26
5. Finish it!: Strongman - 12/21
6. Challenge Freebie: A Dangerous Thing - 12/19
7. Beethoven: Batteries Not Included - 12/26
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

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hooray for me!!! :) Thanks Sandra :) ...I feel I deserve after I had to force myself to finish the last book!!

[Sandra]

Hooray Katie!

I just hate that Jane :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Oops - 'Ray Katie!! Meant to say that in my previous post!! :)