Danielle's 2011 Reading Goals and Challenges

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)
Update: 1/8/11
Completed: 6/26

A= Annja Creed from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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C= Carla Maxwell from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
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H= Hira Dezirah Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
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K= Karen Travers from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
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R= Rose Patterson from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= Sam Bollin from The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Update: 1/8/11
Completed: 5/26

A= Anders Larson from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
B= Byran Moreland from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
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G= Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Book Challenge
Update: 1/8/11
Completed: 7/26

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I= If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
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R= Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/5
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Y= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Author Challenge
Update: 1/8/11
Completed: 7/26

A= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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D= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
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F= Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
G= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
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M= The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/5
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Danielle's All Things Winter Challenge
Duration: December 21- March 20, 2010
Goal: Read 20 or more books that have a winter theme. The titles can have winter-related words, or the cover has a winter scene, or the book is set during and pertains to winter.

Update: 1/10/11
Completed: 5/20

1.Snowbound by Janice Kay Johnson 12/25
2.Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
3.If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
4.The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7 (takes place at the Arctic circle in Norway)
5.Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10 (takes place in Minnesota in the winter time)

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Danielle's BDB Favorite Brother Challenge
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011

Update: 1/10/11
Completed: 8/56


I: If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5

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Danielle's Dangerous Hero Addict Suppport Group 2011 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2011
Update: 1/10/10
Tier I: Rank Your Bad Boys/Dangerous Heroes
Dangerous Hero Scale
10:Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
9:Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
8:He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
7:Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
6:Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
5:A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
4:He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
3:He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
2:Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
1:mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.

Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2011 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.
Completed: 2/10

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9-Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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6-Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
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Tier II-How Well Do You Know Your Dangerous Hero Types?
Purpose: Read a book with each of the different types of Dangerous Heroes from the Master List:
Completed: 2/19
Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys
1.Assassin (Contract Killer)
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary) -Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer
4.Stalkerific Hero
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured)
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises)
7.Law Enforcement
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)
10.Spy
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal) Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae)
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo
16.Bodyguards/Protectors
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers
18.Rakehell/Rake
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes



Tier III: Bad Boys Around the World. Read Fifty Books in 50 different geographic locations with some kind of dangerous hero/bad-boy type. The locations can be in the same country, but must be in a different state or city.

1. Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan. Location: San Francisco, CA. 1/2
2. Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer. Location: Antarctica. 1/3
3.Anders Larson from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees. Location: Arctic Circle, Norway. 1/7
4.Marc Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh. Location: Lafayette, LA. 1/8
5.Dominic McManus from Bitten by Dan O'Brien. Location: Minnesota. 1/10

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)
Update: 1/10/11
Completed: 6/26

A= Annja Creed from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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C= Carla Maxwell from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
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K= Karen Travers from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
L= Lauren Westlake from Bitten by Dan O'Brien
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R= Rose Patterson from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= Sam Bollin from The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Update: 1/10/11
Completed: 6/26

A= Anders Larson from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
B= Byran Moreland from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
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D= Dominic McManus from Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
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G= Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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Danielle's 2011 RRRC Create Your Own Reading Challenge
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011
Goal: Read 100 Harlequin/Silhouette Romances of any kind over the year of 2011 out of my tbr pile/collection. Also includes other category romances, such as Loveswept. They can be older or newer, as long as I own them.

Update: 1/10/11
Completed: 3/100

1. If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
2. The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
3. Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Author Challenge
Update: 1/10/11
Completed: 8/26

A= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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D= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
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F= Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
G= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
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M= The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/5
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O= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
P= If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
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S= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Book Challenge
Update: 1/10/11
Completed: 8/26

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B= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
C= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/10
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I= If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
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M= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
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R= Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/5
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Y= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
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Danielle's January BYOC LK Group

1. Read four books pertaining to winter:
a. Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3/10
b. If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5/10
c. The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7/10
d. Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10/10
2. Read a steampunk book:
3. Start a new urban fantasy series:
4. Read a book in a series you started already: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2/10
5. Read one historical-set book:

Update: 1/10
Completed: 5/9

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Danielle's January BYOC LK Group

1. Read four books pertaining to winter:
a. Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3/10
b. If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5/10
c. The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7/10
d. Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10/10
2. Read a steampunk book: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
3. Start a new urban fantasy series:
4. Read a book in a series you started already: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2/10
5. Read one historical-set book:

Update: 1/12
Completed: 6/8

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)
Update: 1/12/11
Completed: 7/26

A= Annja Creed from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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C= Carla Maxwell from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
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H= Hira Dezirah Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
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K= Karen Travers from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
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R= Rose Patterson from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= Sam Bollin from The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
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W= Mina Wentworth from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Update: 1/12/11
Completed: 6/26

A= Anders Larson from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
B= Byran Moreland from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
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G= Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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K= Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Author Challenge
Update: 1/10/11
Completed: 9/26

A= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
B= The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
C= For the Blood is the Life by F. Marion Crawford 1/10
D= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
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F= Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
G= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
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M= The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/5
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O= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
P= If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
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S= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
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Danielle's Dangerous Hero Addict Suppport Group 2011 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2011
Update: 1/12/10
Tier I: Rank Your Bad Boys/Dangerous Heroes
Dangerous Hero Scale
10:Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
9:Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
8:He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
7:Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
6:Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
5:A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
4:He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
3:He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
2:Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
1:mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.

Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2011 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.
Completed: 2/10

10
9-Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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6-Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
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Tier II-How Well Do You Know Your Dangerous Hero Types?
Purpose: Read a book with each of the different types of Dangerous Heroes from the Master List:
Completed: 3/19
Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys
1.Assassin (Contract Killer)
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary) -Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer
4.Stalkerific Hero
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured)
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises)
7.Law Enforcement
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate Rhys Trahaern from the Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)
10.Spy
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal) Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae)
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo
16.Bodyguards/Protectors
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers
18.Rakehell/Rake
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes



Tier III: Bad Boys Around the World. Read Fifty Books in 50 different geographic locations with some kind of dangerous hero/bad-boy type. The locations can be in the same country, but must be in a different state or city.

1. Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan. Location: San Francisco, CA. 1/2
2. Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer. Location: Antarctica. 1/3
3.Anders Larson from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees. Location: Arctic Circle, Norway. 1/7
4.Marc Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh. Location: Lafayette, LA. 1/8
5.Dominic McManus from Bitten by Dan O'Brien. Location: Minnesota. 1/10
6.Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke. Location: Fantastical London England. 1/12

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Danielle's BDB Favorite Brother Challenge
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011

Update: 1/12/11
Completed: 9/56


I: If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5

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Danielle's Urban Fantasy Challenge #4: January 1-March 31, 2011
Update: 1/12/11
Completed: 1/7
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title: Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title featuring a male lead character: The Man with the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene

* Optional Add'l Book - Featuring Zombies: The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
* Optional Add'l Book - Post-Apocalyptic OR Dystopian theme: That Which Bites by Celis T. Rono
* Optional Add'l Book - Cover Hunt: Book with blue as the primary cover color: The Giants of the Frost by Kim Wilkins

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Danielle's Paranormal Beings Challenge for Everything Paranormal Group
Duration: February 1st to November 30th
You may use books that you have read in January .
Read FIVE books from each category given.
Fae
Werewolf
Vampires
Shifters
Ghosts
Dragons
Angels
Demons
Witches
Aliens/Immortals
Bonus Gargoyles/Elves/Zombie

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Danielle's Dangerous Hero Addict Suppport Group 2011 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2011
Update: 1/16/10
Tier I: Rank Your Bad Boys/Dangerous Heroes
Dangerous Hero Scale
10:Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
9:Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
8:He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
7:Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
6:Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
5:A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
4:He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
3:He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
2:Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
1:mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.

Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2011 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.
Completed: 2/10

10
9-Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
8
7
6-Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
5
4
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1

Tier II-How Well Do You Know Your Dangerous Hero Types?
Purpose: Read a book with each of the different types of Dangerous Heroes from the Master List:
Completed: 3/19
Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys
1.Assassin (Contract Killer)
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary) -Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer
4.Stalkerific Hero
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured)
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises)
7.Law Enforcement
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate Rhys Trahaern from the Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)
10.Spy
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal) Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae)
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo
16.Bodyguards/Protectors
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers
18.Rakehell/Rake
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes



Tier III: Bad Boys Around the World. Read Fifty Books in 50 different geographic locations with some kind of dangerous hero/bad-boy type. The locations can be in the same country, but must be in a different state or city.

1. Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan. Location: San Francisco, CA. 1/2
2. Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer. Location: Antarctica. 1/3
3.Anders Larson from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees. Location: Arctic Circle, Norway. 1/7
4.Marc Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh. Location: Lafayette, LA. 1/8
5.Dominic McManus from Bitten by Dan O'Brien. Location: Minnesota. 1/10
6.Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke. Location: Fantastical London England. 1/12
7.Olivier Moreau from Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey. Location: Normandy, France. 1/16

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Danielle's BDB Favorite Brother Challenge
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011

Update: 1/16/11
Completed: 13/56


I: If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5

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T: Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
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B: Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
L: Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
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C: Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
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G: Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/16
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R: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2

B: Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
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S: The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
P: Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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I: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
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Y: The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/2

M: The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
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Bonus #2:

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Update: 1/16/11
Completed: 9/26

A= Anders Larson from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
B= Byran Moreland from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
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D= Drew Hammond from Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
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G= Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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K= Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
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M= Marc Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
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O= Olivier Moreau from Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
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S= Sam Benson from Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/15
T= Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Author Challenge
Update: 1/16/11
Completed: 12/26

A= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
B= The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
C= For the Blood is the Life by F. Marion Crawford 1/10
D= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
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F= Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
G= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
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I= Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
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K= Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
L= Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
M= The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/5
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O= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
P= If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
Q=
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S= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)
Update: 1/16/11
Completed: 11/26

A= Annja Creed from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
B= Bella Lawrence from Taken for Revenge, Bedded by Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
C= Carla Maxwell from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
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E= Elizabeth Farley from Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
F=
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H= Hira Dezirah Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
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J= Juanita Lopez from Gods of Machine by Gary Starta 1/16
K= Karen Travers from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
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M= Brodie Mackenzie from Leaving Home by Leigh Michael 1/16
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R= Rose Patterson from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= Sam Bollin from The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
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W= Mina Wentworth from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
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Danielle's 2011 RRRC Create Your Own Reading Challenge
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011
Goal: Read 100 Harlequin/Silhouette Romances of any kind over the year of 2011 out of my tbr pile/collection. Also includes other category romances, such as Loveswept. They can be older or newer, as long as I own them.

Update: 1/16/11
Completed: 6/100

1. If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
2. The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
3. Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
4. Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
5. Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
6. Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
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Danielle's February BYOC LK Group 2011
Read ten books that celebrate love in any way and/or romance novels.

Update:
Completed:

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)
Update: 1/19/11
Completed: 12/26

A= Annja Creed from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
B= Bella Lawrence from Taken for Revenge, Bedded by Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
C= Carla Maxwell from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
D=
E= Elizabeth Farley from Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
F=
G=
H= Hira Dezirah Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
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J= Juanita Lopez from Gods of Machine by Gary Starta 1/16
K= Karen Travers from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
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M= Brodie Mackenzie from Leaving Home by Leigh Michael 1/16
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R= Rose Patterson from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= Sam Bollin from The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
T=
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W= Mina Wentworth from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
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Z=Zarel from Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18

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Danielle's Paranormal Beings Challenge for Everything Paranormal Group
Duration: February 1st to November 30th
You may use books that you have read in January .
Read FIVE books from each category given.
Fae
Werewolf
Vampires
Shifters
Ghosts
Dragons
Angels
Demons
Witches
Aliens/Immortals
Bonus Gargoyles/Elves/Zombie

Update: 1/19
Completed: 2/55

Angels
1. Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18
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Bonus: Gargoyles/Elves/Zombies:
1. The Iron Duke by Meljean brook 1/12

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Book Challenge
Update: 1/19/11
Completed: 12/26

A=
B= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
C= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/10
D=
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F= Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18
G= Gods of Machines by Gary Starta 1/14
H=
I= If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
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L= Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
M= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
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P= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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R= Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/5
T= Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
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Y= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
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[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's Paranormal Beings Challenge for Everything Paranormal Group
Duration: February 1st to November 30th
You may use books that you have read in January .
Read FIVE books from each category given.
Fae
Werewolf
Vampires
Shifters
Ghosts
Dragons
Angels
Demons
Witches
Aliens/Immortals
Bonus Gargoyles/Elves/Zombie

Update: 1/20
Completed: 3/55

Angels
1. Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18
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Witches
1.The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19

Bonus: Gargoyles/Elves/Zombies:
1. The Iron Duke by Meljean brook 1/12

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Update: 1/20/11
Completed: 10/26

A= Anders Larson from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
B= Byran Moreland from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
C=
D= Drew Hammond from Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
E= Eddie Drood from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
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G= Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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K= Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
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M= Marc Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
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O= Olivier Moreau from Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
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S= Sam Benson from Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/15
T= Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
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[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's BDB Favorite Brother Challenge
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011

Update: 1/20/11
Completed: 15/56


I: If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5

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T: Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
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B: Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
L: Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
A: Arenson, Daniel--Flaming Dove 1/18
C: Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
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G: Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/16
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R: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2

B: Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
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S: The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
P: Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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I: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
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Y: The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/2

M: The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
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M: The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
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Bonus #2:

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Danielle's Dangerous Hero Addict Suppport Group 2011 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2011
Update: 1/20/10
Tier I: Rank Your Bad Boys/Dangerous Heroes
Dangerous Hero Scale
10:Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
9:Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
8:He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
7:Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
6:Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
5:A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
4:He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
3:He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
2:Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
1:mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.

Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2011 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.
Completed: 3/10

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9-Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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6-Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
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3-Eddie Drood from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
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Tier II-How Well Do You Know Your Dangerous Hero Types?
Purpose: Read a book with each of the different types of Dangerous Heroes from the Master List:
Completed: 4/19
Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys
1.Assassin (Contract Killer)
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary) -Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer
4.Stalkerific Hero
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured)
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises)
7.Law Enforcement
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate Rhys Trahaern from the Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)
10.Spy Eddie from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal) Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae)
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo
16.Bodyguards/Protectors
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers
18.Rakehell/Rake
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes



Tier III: Bad Boys Around the World. Read Fifty Books in 50 different geographic locations with some kind of dangerous hero/bad-boy type. The locations can be in the same country, but must be in a different state or city.

1. Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan. Location: San Francisco, CA. 1/2
2. Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer. Location: Antarctica. 1/3
3.Anders Larson from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees. Location: Arctic Circle, Norway. 1/7
4.Marc Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh. Location: Lafayette, LA. 1/8
5.Dominic McManus from Bitten by Dan O'Brien. Location: Minnesota. 1/10
6.Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke. Location: Fantastical London England. 1/12
7.Olivier Moreau from Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey. Location: Normandy, France. 1/16

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's January BYOC LK Group

1. Read four books pertaining to winter:
a. Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3/10
b. If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5/10
c. The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7/10
d. Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10/10
2. Read a steampunk book: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
3. Start a new urban fantasy series: The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
4. Read a book in a series you started already: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2/10
5. Read one historical-set book:

Update: 1/20
Completed: 7/8

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Danielle's Urban Fantasy Challenge #4: January 1-March 31, 2011
Update: 1/20/11
Completed: 2/7
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title: Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title featuring a male lead character: The Man with the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene

* Optional Add'l Book - Featuring Zombies: The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
* Optional Add'l Book - Post-Apocalyptic OR Dystopian theme: That Which Bites by Celis T. Rono
* Optional Add'l Book - Cover Hunt: Book with blue as the primary cover color: The Giants of the Frost by Kim Wilkins

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Danielle's BDB Favorite Brother Challenge
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011

Update: 1/21/11
Completed: 16/56


I: If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5

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T: Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
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B: Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
L: Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
A: Arenson, Daniel--Flaming Dove 1/18
C: Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
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G: Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/16
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R: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2

B: Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
R: The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt 1/21
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P: Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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Bonus #2:

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's January BYOC LK Group

1. Read four books pertaining to winter:
a. Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3/10
b. If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5/10
c. The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7/10
d. Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10/10
2. Read a steampunk book: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
3. Start a new urban fantasy series: The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
4. Read a book in a series you started already: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2/10
5. Read one historical-set book: The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt 1/21/10

Update: 1/21
Completed: 8/8 All done!

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Danielle's BDB Favorite Brother Challenge
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011

Update: 1/24/11
Completed: 17/56


I: If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5

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O: The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien 1/24
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T: Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
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B: Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
L: Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
A: Arenson, Daniel--Flaming Dove 1/18
C: Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
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G: Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/16
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R: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2

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R: The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt 1/21
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Bonus #2:

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Danielle's All Things Winter Challenge
Duration: December 21- March 20, 2010
Goal: Read 20 or more books that have a winter theme. The titles can have winter-related words, or the cover has a winter scene, or the book is set during and pertains to winter.

Update: 1/24/11
Completed: 6/20

1.Snowbound by Janice Kay Johnson 12/25
2.Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
3.If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
4.The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7 (takes place at the Arctic circle in Norway)
5.Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10 (takes place in Minnesota in the winter time)
6.The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien (part of the book takes place during cold weather-ice/sleet 1/24

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Book Challenge
Update: 1/27/11
Completed: 13/26

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B= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
C= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/10
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F= Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18
G= Gods of the Machines by Gary Starta 1/14
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L= Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
M= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
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P= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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R= Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/5
T= Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
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[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's All Things Winter Challenge
Duration: December 21- March 20, 2010
Goal: Read 20 or more books that have a winter theme. The titles can have winter-related words, or the cover has a winter scene, or the book is set during and pertains to winter.

Update: 1/28/11
Completed: 7/20

1.Snowbound by Janice Kay Johnson 12/25
2.Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
3.If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
4.The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7 (takes place at the Arctic circle in Norway)
5.Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10 (takes place in Minnesota in the winter time)
6.The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien (part of the book takes place during cold weather-ice/sleet 1/24
7.The Last Of The Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery (title and has a snowstorm) 1/28

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Book Challenge
Update: 1/31/11
Completed: 14/26

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B= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
C= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/10
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F= Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18
G= Gods of the Machines by Gary Starta 1/14
H= How to Live Through a Bad Day by Jack Hayford 1/31
I= If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
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L= Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
M= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
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O= The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien 1/24
P= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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R= Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/5
T= Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
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Y= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
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[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's BDB Favorite Brother Challenge
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011

Update: 1/31/11
Completed: 19/56


I: If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5

L: The Last of the Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery 1/27
O: The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien 1/24
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T: Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
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B: Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
L: Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
A: Arenson, Daniel--Flaming Dove 1/18
C: Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
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G: Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/16
G: The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
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R: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2

B: Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
R: The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt 1/21
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S: The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
P: Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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I: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
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Y: The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/2

M: The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
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M: The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
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Bonus #2:

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's 2011 RRRC Create Your Own Reading Challenge
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011
Goal: Read 100 Harlequin/Silhouette Romances of any kind over the year of 2011 out of my tbr pile/collection. Also includes other category romances, such as Loveswept. They can be older or newer, as long as I own them.

Update: 1/31/11
Completed: 8/100

1. If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
2. The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
3. Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
4. Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
5. Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
6. Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
7. The Last of the Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery 1/27
8. The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
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[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's
READ-THE-SEASON WINTER CHALLENGE: I-N-V-E-R-N-O
Duration: December 21, 2010 - March 19, 2011

Rules are simple. Using the word INVERNO, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season.

Bonus: Read a book that was originally written in Italian, set in Italy or has a character of Italian descent.

Update: 2/1
Completed: 1/7

I=Hellboy: The Ice Wolves by Mark Chadbourn
N=Naked in Death by JD Robb
V=The Panther & the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak
E=Elsewhere by Will Setterly
R=The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
N=New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
O=Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's Paranormal Beings Challenge for Everything Paranormal Group
Duration: February 1st to November 30th
You may use books that you have read in January .
Read FIVE books from each category given.
Fae
Werewolf
Vampires
Shifters
Ghosts
Dragons
Angels
Demons
Witches
Aliens/Immortals
Bonus Gargoyles/Elves/Zombie

Update: 2/1
Completed: 3/55

Angels
1. Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18
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Demons
1. The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
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Bonus: Gargoyles/Elves/Zombies:
1. The Iron Duke by Meljean brook 1/12

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's BDB Favorite Brother Challenge
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011

Update: 2/01/11
Completed: 20/56


I: If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5

L: The Last of the Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery 1/27
O: The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien 1/24
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T: Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
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B: Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
L: Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
A: Arenson, Daniel--Flaming Dove 1/18
C: Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
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G: Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/16
G: The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
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R: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2

B: Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
R: The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt 1/21
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R: The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
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S: The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
P: Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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I: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
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Y: The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/2

M: The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
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Bonus #2:

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's All Things Winter Challenge
Duration: December 21- March 20, 2010
Goal: Read 20 or more books that have a winter theme. The titles can have winter-related words, or the cover has a winter scene, or the book is set during and pertains to winter.

Update: 2/01/11
Completed: 8/20

1.Snowbound by Janice Kay Johnson 12/25
2.Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
3.If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
4.The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7 (takes place at the Arctic circle in Norway)
5.Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10 (takes place in Minnesota in the winter time)
6.The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien (part of the book takes place during cold weather-ice/sleet 1/24
7.The Last Of The Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery (title and has a snowstorm) 1/28
8.The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1 (has numerous winter scenes)