Danielle's 2011 Reading Goals and Challenges

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READ-THE-SEASON SPRING CHALLENGE:
Duration: March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011
Update: 6/5
10/10 Completed Done!

P: Peter V. Brett--The Warded Man 4/15
R: Raziel by Kristina Douglas 5/26
I: Ione, Larissa--Sin Undone 4/15
M: MacAlister, Katie--The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons 3/25
A: Allie's Moon by Alexis Harrington 4/1
V: Vampire Sheikh by Nina Bruhns 4/17
E: The Endearment by LaVyrle Spencer 6/5
R: The Real Deal by Lucy Monroe 6/2
A: Anderson, Catherine--My Sunshine 4/21

Bonus: Read a book that was originally written in Italian, set in Italy, has a character of Italian descent or Italian food in the title: Lover Unleashed by JR Ward 4/17

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Danielle's WLLK June 2011 BYOC
Duration: June 1-June 30
Mission:

1. Read a historical romance out of your tbr pile. The Endearment by LaVyrle Spencer 6/5
2. Read three category romances (of any kind).
a. Accidental Mistress by Susan Napier 6/5
b.
c.
3. Read one urban fantasy/contemporary fantasy novel.
4. Read one contemporary romance. The Real Deal by Lucy Monroe 6/2

Update: 6/6
Completed: 3/7

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)
Update: 6/6/11
Completed: 22/26

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= Dany from Cave of Fire by Rebecca King 3/7
E= Elizabeth Farley from Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
F= Fisher Lee from Chimera by Rob Thurman 5/30
G= Vernita Green from A Hundred Words for Hate by Thomas E. Sniegoski 5/18
H= Hira Dezirah Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
I= Imogene Carter from The Portrait by Megan Chance 2/26
J= Juanita Lopez from Gods of Machine by Gary Starta 1/16
K= Karen Travers from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
L= Lenore from Desperate Desire by Flora Kidd 3/4
M= Brodie Mackenzie from Leaving Home by Leigh Michael 1/16
N=
O=
P= Jaz Parks from Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 2/23
Q= Emily Quest
R= Rose Patterson from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= Sam Bollin from The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
T= Tabitha Serannon from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
U=
V= Pelonia Valeria from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
W= Mina Wentworth from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
X=
Y= Ysadore from The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons by Katie MacAlister 3/25
Z=Zarel from Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18

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Danielle's WLLK All Things Spring Challenge
Duration: March 21-June 20
Goal: Read 20 or more books that are related to the season of Spring in any way. The titles, character names, or author's name relate to Spring or have words related to Spring, or the book covers have pictures of flowers or Spring-like things.
Update: 6/7
Completed: 18/20

1.The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons by Katie MacAlister 3/25 (green/springlike cover)
2.Darkfire Kiss by Deborah Cooke 3/27 (green/springlike cover)
3.Allie's Moon by Alexis Harrington 4/1 (flowers on cover)
4.Child of Fire by Harry Connolly 4/3 (character's name is a flower)
5.Magnificent Folly by Iris Johansen 4/7 (flower on cover/pastels)
6.Bad-Ass Faeries 3: In All Their Glory by Various 4/7 (faeries seem springy/pastels on cover)
7.22 Indigo Place by Sandra Brown 4/9 (flowers on cover)
8.Game of Cages by Harry Connolly 4/11 (Character's name is 'Lilly')
9.Her Irish Warrior by Michelle Willingham 4/14 (pastels on cover)
10.Sierra Bride by Jenna Kernan 4/15 (Bride on cover-Brides say Spring to me)
11.My Sunshine by Catherine Anderson 4/21 (The Spring has a lot of sunshine, esp. in Texas)
12.Sweet Silver Blues by Glen Cook 4/28 (Green cover reminds me of Spring)
13.Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch 5/5 (Spring in the book and character's last name is May)
14.The Habitation of the Blessed by Catherynne M. Valente 5/7 (lots of growing things in this book)
15.Fire Of Spring by Elizabeth Lowell 5/15 (title)
16.Rise of the Darklings by Paul Crilley 5/15 (character named Spring-Heeled Jack)
17.Chains of Ice by Christina Dodd 5/28(part of book takes place in Spring)
18.The Endearment by LaVyrle Spencer 6/5 (flowers on cover)

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

Update: 6/07/11
Completed: 49/56


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
V: Vanak, Bonnie The Panther and the Pyramid 2/7
E: Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright 2/24

T: Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
H: Her Irish Warrior by Michelle Willingham 4/14
E:

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
K: Kidd, Flora, Desperate Desire 3/4

D: Dayling by Gabriel Madison 4/9
A: Ackley-McPhail, Bad Ass Faeries 3: In All Their Glory 4/7
G: Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/16
G: The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
E: Elizabeth Lowell Fire of Spring 5/15
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
O:
T: Twenty-Two Indigo Palace by Sandra Brown 4/9
H: Hartless, Jon Romanticism Lost 2/7
E:
R: The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
H: Kate Hewitt, The Man Who Could Never Love 4/3
O: Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 2/23
O:
D: Douglas, Kristina Raziel 5/26

E:
S: The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
P: Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
E:
C: Cold Warriors (The Infernal Game) by Rebecca Levene 2/4
I: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
A: Annie West, For the Sheikh's Pleasure 2/27
L: Lessons from a Latin Lover by Anne MacCallister 2/28
L: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch 2/20
Y: The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/2

M: The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
Y: The Yellow Sign by Robert W. Chambers 6/5

M: Moon-face by Jack London 2/9
A: Aronovitch, Ben Midnight Riot 5/5
N: Nicola Marsh, Marriage: For Business or for Pleasure 2/26

J: The Journey by Dan O'Brien 2/8
O: Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 2/23
H: Hard to Hold by Stephanie Tyler 5/31
N: Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12

M: The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
A: Accidental Mistress by Susan Napier 6/5
T: Thurman, Rob Chimera 5/30
T:
H: Hunter, Kelly Untameable Rogue 2/5
E: The Endearment by LaVyrle Spencer 6/5
W: Winter's Bride by Catherine Archer 2/16

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Danielle's WLLK June 2011 BYOC
Duration: June 1-June 30
Mission:

1. Read a historical romance out of your tbr pile. The Endearment by LaVyrle Spencer 6/5
2. Read three category romances (of any kind).
a. Accidental Mistress by Susan Napier 6/5
b.
c.
3. Read one urban fantasy/contemporary fantasy novel. Spiral X by JJ Westendorf 6/9
4. Read one contemporary romance. The Real Deal by Lucy Monroe 6/2

Update: 6/9
Completed: 4/6

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Book Challenge
Update: 6/09/11
Completed: 21/26

A= Allie's Moon by Alexis Harrington 4/1
B= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
C= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/10
D= Dayling by Gabriel Madison 4/9
E= Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright 2/24
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
J= The Journey by Dan O'Brien 2/8
K=
L= Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
M= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
N=
O= The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien 1/24
P= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
Q=
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
U= Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/7
V=
W= The Warded Man by Peter V. Brett 4/15
X= Spiral X by JJ Westendarp 6/9
Y= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
Z=

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Author Challenge
Update: 6/09/11
Completed: 22/26

A= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
B= Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
C= The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
D= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
E= The Sandman by ETA Hoffman 5/10
F= Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
G= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
H=The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
I= Sin Undone by Larissa Ione 4/12
J= The Bride by Julie Garwood 1/26
K= Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/7
L= The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4
M= The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/5
N= Accidental Mistress by Susan Napier 6/5
O= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
P= If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
Q=
R= Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12
S= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
T= A Hundred Words for Hate by Thomas E. Sniegoski 5/18
U=
V= The Panther and the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak 2/7
W= The Giants of the Frost by Kim Wilkins 3/11
X= Allie's Moon by Alexis Harrington 4/1
Y=
Z=

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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: 6/9
Completed: 28/55

Angels
1. Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18
2. A Hundred Words for Hate by Thomas E. Sniegoski
3. Raziel by Kristina Douglas
4.
5.

Demons
1. The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
2. The Warded Man by Peter V. Brett 4/15
3. Sin Undone by Larissa Ione 4/12
4. Paramourtal: Tales of Undying and Undead Love by Various (Rain by Kevin Hosey) 6/4
5.

Werewolves
1. Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
2. Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs 3/3
3. New Moon by Stephenie Meyer 3/16
4. Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole
5.

Fae:
1. Elsewhere by Will Shetterly 2/21
2. Bitter Frost by Kailin Gow 3/16
3. Bad Ass Faeries 3: In All Their Glory 4/7
4. Uncertain Allies by Mark Del Franco
5. Rise of the Darklings by Paul Crilley 5/15

Vampires:
1. Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 2/23
2. Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright 2/24
3. Dayling by Gabriel Madison 4/7
4. Spiral X by JJ Westendarf 6/9
5. The Vampire Hunters by Scott M. Baker 6/2

Ghosts:
1.Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch 5/5
2. Blinded by the Night by LA Kane 5/13
3.
4.
5.


Shifters:
1. Savage Nature by Christine Feehan 3/2
2.
3.
4.
5.

Aliens/Immortals

1. The Giants of the Frost by Kim Wilkins 3/11
2. Child of Fire by Harry Connolly 4/3
3. The Habitation of the Blessed by Catherynne M. Valente 5/7
4. Vampire Sheikh by Nina Bruhns 4/17
5.

Witches
1. The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
2. The Buntline Special by Mike Resnick (sorcerers) 5/11
3. The Black Company by Glen Cook (sorcerers) 5/24
4. Dark Goddess by Sarwat Chadda 4/29
5.

Dragons
1. The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons by Katie MacAlister 3/25
2. Darkfire Kiss by Deborah Cooke 3/27
3.
4.
5.

Bonus: Gargoyles/Elves/Zombies:
1. The Iron Duke by Meljean brook 1/12 (Zombies
2. The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4 (Zombies)
3. Agatha H and the Airship City by Phil/Kaja Foglio 3/18 (Zombies)
4. The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan 4/26 (Zombies)
5. Sweet Silver Blues by Glen Cook 4/28

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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: 6/12
Completed: 29/55

Angels
1. Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18
2. A Hundred Words for Hate by Thomas E. Sniegoski
3. Raziel by Kristina Douglas
4.
5.

Demons
1. The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
2. The Warded Man by Peter V. Brett 4/15
3. Sin Undone by Larissa Ione 4/12
4. Paramourtal: Tales of Undying and Undead Love by Various (Rain by Kevin Hosey) 6/4
5.

Werewolves
1. Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
2. Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs 3/3
3. New Moon by Stephenie Meyer 3/16
4. Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole 4/27
5. Initiation by Rebecca Royce 6/11

Fae:
1. Elsewhere by Will Shetterly 2/21
2. Bitter Frost by Kailin Gow 3/16
3. Bad Ass Faeries 3: In All Their Glory 4/7
4. Uncertain Allies by Mark Del Franco
5. Rise of the Darklings by Paul Crilley 5/15

Vampires:
1. Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 2/23
2. Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright 2/24
3. Dayling by Gabriel Madison 4/7
4. Spiral X by JJ Westendarf 6/9
5. The Vampire Hunters by Scott M. Baker 6/2

Ghosts:
1.Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch 5/5
2. Blinded by the Night by LA Kane 5/13
3.
4.
5.


Shifters:
1. Savage Nature by Christine Feehan 3/2
2.
3.
4.
5.

Aliens/Immortals

1. The Giants of the Frost by Kim Wilkins 3/11
2. Child of Fire by Harry Connolly 4/3
3. The Habitation of the Blessed by Catherynne M. Valente 5/7
4. Vampire Sheikh by Nina Bruhns 4/17
5.

Witches
1. The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
2. The Buntline Special by Mike Resnick (sorcerers) 5/11
3. The Black Company by Glen Cook (sorcerers) 5/24
4. Dark Goddess by Sarwat Chadda 4/29
5.

Dragons
1. The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons by Katie MacAlister 3/25
2. Darkfire Kiss by Deborah Cooke 3/27
3.
4.
5.

Bonus: Gargoyles/Elves/Zombies:
1. The Iron Duke by Meljean brook 1/12 (Zombies
2. The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4 (Zombies)
3. Agatha H and the Airship City by Phil/Kaja Foglio 3/18 (Zombies)
4. The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan 4/26 (Zombies)
5. Sweet Silver Blues by Glen Cook 4/28

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Danielle's RRRC A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Update: 6/12/11
Completed: 25/26

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= Edward Cullen from New Moon by Stephenie Meyer 3/16
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
F= Count de Fourtrue from Romanticism Lost by Jon Hartless 2/7
G= Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
H= Martin Hewitt from The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4
I= Isaiah Coulter from My Sunshine by Catherine Anderson 4/21
J= James Paden from 22 Indigo Place by Sandra Brown 4/9
K= Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
L= Luke Bennett from Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/5
M= Marc Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
N= Nick from Cave of Fire by Rebecca King 3/7
O= Olivier Moreau from Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
P= Peter from Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
Q=
R= Rourke from Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12
S= Sam Benson from Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/15
T= Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
U= Jason Ulises Kenwood from Initiation by Rebecca Royce 6/11
V= Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
W= Lord William Marston from Forbidden Lord by Helen Dickson 5/14
X= Xcor from Lover Unleashed by JR Ward 4/17
Y= Gillen Yor from Uncertain Allies by Mark Del Franco 5/21
Z= Twardy Zarost from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1

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Danielle's WLLK June 2011 BYOC
Duration: June 1-June 30
Mission:

1. Read a historical romance out of your tbr pile. The Endearment by LaVyrle Spencer 6/5
2. Read three category romances (of any kind).
a. Accidental Mistress by Susan Napier 6/5
b. Dangerous Allies by Renee Ryan 6/12
c.
3. Read one urban fantasy/contemporary fantasy novel. Spiral X by JJ Westendorf 6/9
4. Read one contemporary romance. The Real Deal by Lucy Monroe 6/2

Update: 6/12
Completed: 5/6

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Danielle's WLLK All Things Summer 2011 Challenge
Duration: June 21-September 22
Goal: Read twenty books that are related in some way to the summer theme, including titles or covers that relate to summer. This includes the use of terms such as Summer, hot, heat, sizzle, fire, etc. Also including stories set during the summer months or during hot weather.

Update:
Completed: X/20

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Urban Fantasy Book Challenge
Challenge # 6 will run from July 1, 2011 to September 30, 2011.

- YOU CHOOSE YOUR OWN BOOKS TO READ. Only trick is that you have to already own the book, be able to get it at the library, or borrow it during those three months. If you don't have any books on your TBR shelf at home or don't have access to a library and still want to participate, then I guess, pick up four new books if you wish.

If you want to change your selections at any time, that is fine.

Here are the categories for the book selection process - please note that these categories are slightly different than the last challenge and there are Optional Add'l Book selections for those who wish for a bigger challenge:

(Definition of Urban Fantasy for this challenge: books with a vampire, werewolf, witch, or fae character or set in a UF world with some other mythical character or skill set)

* 1 Urban Fantasy Title
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF)
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - any genre

ANY GENRE:
* Optional Add'l Book - Any Genre "Forgotten" Book (a book that has been on your to-read shelf for a long time)
* Optional Add'l Book - Any Genre Classic (you determine what you consider a "classic")
* Optional Add'l Book - Cover Hunt: Book with the color blue somewhere on the cover

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Danielle's WLLK All Things Spring Challenge
Duration: March 21-June 20
Goal: Read 20 or more books that are related to the season of Spring in any way. The titles, character names, or author's name relate to Spring or have words related to Spring, or the book covers have pictures of flowers or Spring-like things.
Update: 6/13
Completed: 19/20

1.The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons by Katie MacAlister 3/25 (green/springlike cover)
2.Darkfire Kiss by Deborah Cooke 3/27 (green/springlike cover)
3.Allie's Moon by Alexis Harrington 4/1 (flowers on cover)
4.Child of Fire by Harry Connolly 4/3 (character's name is a flower)
5.Magnificent Folly by Iris Johansen 4/7 (flower on cover/pastels)
6.Bad-Ass Faeries 3: In All Their Glory by Various 4/7 (faeries seem springy/pastels on cover)
7.22 Indigo Place by Sandra Brown 4/9 (flowers on cover)
8.Game of Cages by Harry Connolly 4/11 (Character's name is 'Lilly')
9.Her Irish Warrior by Michelle Willingham 4/14 (pastels on cover)
10.Sierra Bride by Jenna Kernan 4/15 (Bride on cover-Brides say Spring to me)
11.My Sunshine by Catherine Anderson 4/21 (The Spring has a lot of sunshine, esp. in Texas)
12.Sweet Silver Blues by Glen Cook 4/28 (Green cover reminds me of Spring)
13.Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch 5/5 (Spring in the book and character's last name is May)
14.The Habitation of the Blessed by Catherynne M. Valente 5/7 (lots of growing things in this book)
15.Fire Of Spring by Elizabeth Lowell 5/15 (title)
16.Rise of the Darklings by Paul Crilley 5/15 (character named Spring-Heeled Jack)
17.Chains of Ice by Christina Dodd 5/28(part of book takes place in Spring)
18.The Endearment by LaVyrle Spencer 6/5 (flowers on cover)
19.The Veranchetti Marriage by Lynne Graham 6/13

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Book Challenge
Update: 6/13/11
Completed: 22/26

A= Allie's Moon by Alexis Harrington 4/1
B= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
C= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/10
D= Dayling by Gabriel Madison 4/9
E= Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright 2/24
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
J= The Journey by Dan O'Brien 2/8
K=
L= Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
M= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
N=
O= The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien 1/24
P= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
Q=
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
U= Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/7
V= The Veranchetti Marriage by Lynne Graham 6/13
W= The Warded Man by Peter V. Brett 4/15
X= Spiral X by JJ Westendarp 6/9
Y= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
Z=

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Book Challenge
Update: 6/14/11
Completed: 23/26

A= Allie's Moon by Alexis Harrington 4/1
B= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
C= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/10
D= Dayling by Gabriel Madison 4/9
E= Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright 2/24
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
J= The Journey by Dan O'Brien 2/8
K=
L= Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
M= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
N=
O= The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien 1/24
P= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
Q=
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
U= Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/7
V= The Veranchetti Marriage by Lynne Graham 6/13
W= The Warded Man by Peter V. Brett 4/15
X= Spiral X by JJ Westendarp 6/9
Y= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
Z= Zora and Nicky: A Novel in Black and White by Claudia Mair Burney 6/14

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Danielle's WLLK All Things Spring Challenge
Duration: March 21-June 20
Goal: Read 20 or more books that are related to the season of Spring in any way. The titles, character names, or author's name relate to Spring or have words related to Spring, or the book covers have pictures of flowers or Spring-like things.
Update: 6/14
Completed: 20/20

1.The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons by Katie MacAlister 3/25 (green/springlike cover)
2.Darkfire Kiss by Deborah Cooke 3/27 (green/springlike cover)
3.Allie's Moon by Alexis Harrington 4/1 (flowers on cover)
4.Child of Fire by Harry Connolly 4/3 (character's name is a flower)
5.Magnificent Folly by Iris Johansen 4/7 (flower on cover/pastels)
6.Bad-Ass Faeries 3: In All Their Glory by Various 4/7 (faeries seem springy/pastels on cover)
7.22 Indigo Place by Sandra Brown 4/9 (flowers on cover)
8.Game of Cages by Harry Connolly 4/11 (Character's name is 'Lilly')
9.Her Irish Warrior by Michelle Willingham 4/14 (pastels on cover)
10.Sierra Bride by Jenna Kernan 4/15 (Bride on cover-Brides say Spring to me)
11.My Sunshine by Catherine Anderson 4/21 (The Spring has a lot of sunshine, esp. in Texas)
12.Sweet Silver Blues by Glen Cook 4/28 (Green cover reminds me of Spring)
13.Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch 5/5 (Spring in the book and character's last name is May)
14.The Habitation of the Blessed by Catherynne M. Valente 5/7 (lots of growing things in this book)
15.Fire Of Spring by Elizabeth Lowell 5/15 (title)
16.Rise of the Darklings by Paul Crilley 5/15 (character named Spring-Heeled Jack)
17.Chains of Ice by Christina Dodd 5/28(part of book takes place in Spring)
18.The Endearment by LaVyrle Spencer 6/5 (flowers on cover)
19.The Veranchetti Marriage by Lynne Graham 6/13
20.Zora and Nicky: A Novel in Black and White by Claudia Mair Burney 6/14 (takes place in the spring)

Done!!

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Danielle's Summer UF Challenge #6
July 1-September 30, 2011

* 1 Urban Fantasy Title: Skinwalker by Faith Hunter
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title: Devil You Know by Mike Carey
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - any genre: Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran

ANY GENRE:
* Optional Add'l Book - Any Genre "Forgotten" Book (a book that has been on your to-read shelf for a long time): Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
* Optional Add'l Book - Any Genre Classic (you determine what you consider a "classic"): The Keep by F. Paul Wilson
* Optional Add'l Book - Cover Hunt: Book with the color blue somewhere on the cover : When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Book Challenge
Update: 6/18/11
Completed: 24/26

A= Allie's Moon by Alexis Harrington 4/1
B= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
C= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/10
D= Dayling by Gabriel Madison 4/9
E= Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright 2/24
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
J= The Journey by Dan O'Brien 2/8
K= Katrakis's Sweet Prize by Caitlin Crews 6/18
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
U= Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/7
V= The Veranchetti Marriage by Lynne Graham 6/13
W= The Warded Man by Peter V. Brett 4/15
X= Spiral X by JJ Westendarp 6/9
Y= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
Z= Zora and Nicky: A Novel in Black and White by Claudia Mair Burney 6/14

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Danielle's RRRC A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Update: 6/18/11
Completed: 26/26 DONE!

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= Edward Cullen from New Moon by Stephenie Meyer 3/16
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
F= Count de Fourtrue from Romanticism Lost by Jon Hartless 2/7
G= Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
H= Martin Hewitt from The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4
I= Isaiah Coulter from My Sunshine by Catherine Anderson 4/21
J= James Paden from 22 Indigo Place by Sandra Brown 4/9
K= Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
L= Luke Bennett from Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/5
M= Marc Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
N= Nick from Cave of Fire by Rebecca King 3/7
O= Olivier Moreau from Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
P= Peter from Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
Q= Quentin from Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 6/15
R= Rourke from Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12
S= Sam Benson from Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/15
T= Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
U= Jason Ulises Kenwood from Initiation by Rebecca Royce 6/11
V= Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
W= Lord William Marston from Forbidden Lord by Helen Dickson 5/14
X= Xcor from Lover Unleashed by JR Ward 4/17
Y= Gillen Yor from Uncertain Allies by Mark Del Franco 5/21
Z= Twardy Zarost from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1

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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: 6/18
Completed: 40/55

Angels
1. Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18
2. A Hundred Words for Hate by Thomas E. Sniegoski
3. Raziel by Kristina Douglas
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Demons
1. The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
2. The Warded Man by Peter V. Brett 4/15
3. Sin Undone by Larissa Ione 4/12
4. Paramourtal: Tales of Undying and Undead Love by Various (Rain by Kevin Hosey) 6/4
5. The Silent Pulpit by Donald Allen Kirch 6/14

Werewolves
1. Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
2. Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs 3/3
3. New Moon by Stephenie Meyer 3/16
4. Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole 4/27
5. Initiation by Rebecca Royce 6/11

Fae:
1. Elsewhere by Will Shetterly 2/21
2. Bitter Frost by Kailin Gow 3/16
3. Bad Ass Faeries 3: In All Their Glory 4/7
4. Uncertain Allies by Mark Del Franco
5. Rise of the Darklings by Paul Crilley 5/15

Vampires:
1. Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 2/23
2. Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright 2/24
3. Dayling by Gabriel Madison 4/7
4. Spiral X by JJ Westendarf 6/9
5. The Vampire Hunters by Scott M. Baker 6/2

Ghosts:
1.Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch 5/5
2. Blinded by the Night by LA Kane 5/13
3. They That Dwell in Dark Places by Daniel McGachey 6/16
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Shifters:
1. Savage Nature by Christine Feehan 3/2
2. On the Edge by Ilona Andrews 6/17
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Aliens/Immortals

1. The Giants of the Frost by Kim Wilkins 3/11
2. Child of Fire by Harry Connolly 4/3
3. The Habitation of the Blessed by Catherynne M. Valente 5/7
4. Vampire Sheikh by Nina Bruhns 4/17
5.

Witches
1. The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
2. The Buntline Special by Mike Resnick (sorcerers) 5/11
3. The Black Company by Glen Cook (sorcerers) 5/24
4. Dark Goddess by Sarwat Chadda 4/29
5.

Dragons
1. The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons by Katie MacAlister 3/25
2. Darkfire Kiss by Deborah Cooke 3/27
3. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 6/15
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Bonus: Gargoyles/Elves/Zombies:
1. The Iron Duke by Meljean brook 1/12 (Zombies
2. The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4 (Zombies)
3. Agatha H and the Airship City by Phil/Kaja Foglio 3/18 (Zombies)
4. The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan 4/26 (Zombies)
5. Sweet Silver Blues by Glen Cook 4/28

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Author Challenge
Update: 6/18/11
Completed: 23/26

A= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
B= Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
C= The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
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
H=The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
I= Sin Undone by Larissa Ione 4/12
J= The Bride by Julie Garwood 1/26
K= Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/7
L= The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4
M= The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/5
N= Accidental Mistress by Susan Napier 6/5
O= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
P= If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
Q=
R= Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12
S= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
T= Chimera by Rob Thurman 5/30
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V= The Panther and the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak 2/7
W= The Giants of the Frost by Kim Wilkins 3/11
X= Allie's Moon by Alexis Harrington 4/1
Y= An Accidental Birthright by Maisey Yates 6/18
Z=

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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: 6/18/11
Completed: 38/100

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
9. Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/5
10. Their Convenient Marriage by Mary Lyons 2/12
11. Winter's Bride by Catherine Archer 2/16
12. Marriage: For Business or Pleasure by Nicola Marsh 2/26
13. For the Sheikh's Pleasure by Annie West 2/27
14. Lessons from a Latin Lover by Anne McCallister 2/28
15. Desperate Desire by Flora Kidd 3/4
16. She's Having My Baby by Raye Morgan 3/7
17. Cave of Fire by Rebecca King 3/7
18. Waking Up by Amanda Carpenter 3/30
19. The Man Who Could Never Love by Kate Hewitt 4/3
20. Magnificent Folly by Iris Johansen 4/7
21. 22 Indigo Place by Sandra Brown 4/9
22. Her Irish Warrior by Michelle Willingham 4/14
23. Sierra Bride by Jenna Kernan 4/15
24. Vampire Sheikh by Nina Bruhns 4/17
25. Morgan Wade's Woman by Amii Lorin 4/18
26. A Secure Marriage by Diana Hamilton 4/23
27. Tomorrow--Come Soon by Jessica Steele 4/23
28. The Bartered Bride by Anne Weale 4/25
29. Forbidden Lord by Anne Herries 5/14
30. Fire of Spring by Elizabeth Lowell 5/15
31. Blaylock's Bride by Cait London 5/19
32. The Loving Trap by Daphne Clair 5/22
33. Accidental Mistress by Susan Napier 6/5
34. Dangerous Allies by Renee Ryan 6/12
35. The Veranchetti Marriage by Lynne Graham 6/12
36. Cage of Ice by Sally Wentworth 6/13
37. Katrakis's Sweet Prize by Caitlin Crews 6/18
38. An Accidental Birthright by Maisey Yates 6/18
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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)
Update: 6/18/11
Completed: 23/26

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= Dany from Cave of Fire by Rebecca King 3/7
E= Elizabeth Farley from Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
F= Fisher Lee from Chimera by Rob Thurman 5/30
G= Vernita Green from A Hundred Words for Hate by Thomas E. Sniegoski 5/18
H= Hira Dezirah Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
I= Imogene Carter from The Portrait by Megan Chance 2/26
J= Juanita Lopez from Gods of Machine by Gary Starta 1/16
K= Karen Travers from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
L= Lenore from Desperate Desire by Flora Kidd 3/4
M= Brodie Mackenzie from Leaving Home by Leigh Michael 1/16
N= Zora Nella Johnson from Zora and Nicky: A Novel in Black and White by Claudia Mair Burney 6/14
O=
P= Jaz Parks from Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 2/23
Q= Emily Quest from Accidental Mistress by Susan Napier 6/5
R= Rose Patterson from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= Sam Bollin from The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
T= Tabitha Serannon from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
U=
V= Pelonia Valeria from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
W= Mina Wentworth from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
X=
Y= Ysadore from The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons by Katie MacAlister 3/25
Z=Zarel from Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18

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Danielle's RRRC Read the Season Summer Challenge 2011: ESTATE June 21-September 22.

Update:
Completed: 0/

E:Everything Forbidden by Jess Michaels
S:Her Wyoming Man by Cheryl St. John
T:A Texas Christmas by Jodi Thomas et al
A:Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
T:Trouble in High Heels by Christina Dodd
E:Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

BONUS: (summer read and why)

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Danielle's July WLLK BYOC 2011
Theme: Playing Catch-up
Goal: To finish all my review reads and three category romance reads.
Update:
Completed:
A. Review Reads:
1.No Child of Mine by Kelly Irvin
2.Blood Prophecy by Stefan Petruska
3.Forever Found Forever Lost by Ross Eddy Osborn
4. In Bleed Country by Brian Fatah Steele
5. Highland Hunger by Hannah Howell, et al
6. The Talk of the Town by Fran Baker
8. The Vengeful Dead by JN Duncan
9. Dark Reflections by Kai Meyer

B. Category Romance Reads
1.
2.
3.

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Danielle's RRRC Read the Season Summer Challenge 2011: ESTATE June 21-September 22.

Update: 7/1
Completed: 1/6

E:Everything Forbidden by Jess Michaels
S:Her Wyoming Man by Cheryl St. John
T:A Texas Christmas by Jodi Thomas et al
A:Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
T:Trouble in High Heels by Christina Dodd
E:Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

BONUS: (summer read and why)

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Danielle's Summer UF Challenge #6
July 1-September 30, 2011

Update: 7/2/11
Completed: 1/7
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title: Skinwalker by Faith Hunter
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title: Devil You Know by Mike Carey
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - any genre: Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran

ANY GENRE:
* Optional Add'l Book - Any Genre "Forgotten" Book (a book that has been on your to-read shelf for a long time): Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
* Optional Add'l Book - Any Genre Classic (you determine what you consider a "classic"): The Keep by F. Paul Wilson
* Optional Add'l Book - Cover Hunt: Book with the color blue somewhere on the cover : When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy 7/2

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

Danielle's WLLK All Things Summer 2011 Challenge
Duration: June 21-September 22
Goal: Read twenty books that are related in some way to the summer theme, including titles or covers that relate to summer. This includes the use of terms such as Summer, hot, heat, sizzle, fire, etc. Also including stories set during the summer months or during hot weather.

Update: 7/3
Completed: 1/20

1.When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy (heroine has phoenix-like spirit that allows her to generate heat and burn things) 7/2

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Danielle's WLLK All Things Summer 2011 Challenge
Duration: June 21-September 22
Goal: Read twenty books that are related in some way to the summer theme, including titles or covers that relate to summer. This includes the use of terms such as Summer, hot, heat, sizzle, fire, etc. Also including stories set during the summer months or during hot weather.

Update: 7/4
Completed: 4/20

1.When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy (heroine has phoenix-like spirit that allows her to. generate heat and burn things) 7/2
2.Heart on Fire by Charlotte Lamb (title) 7/3
3.Blood Prophecy by Stefan Petrucha (set in a hot place, and part takes place in summer) 7/3
4.Fire and Ice by Diana Palmer (title) 7/4

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

Danielle's July WLLK BYOC 2011
Theme: Playing Catch-up
Goal: To finish all my review reads and three category romance reads.
Update: 7/4
Completed: 2/12
A. Review Reads:
1.No Child of Mine by Kelly Irvin
2.Blood Prophecy by Stefan Petrucha 7/3
3.Forever Found Forever Lost by Ross Eddy Osborn
4. In Bleed Country by Brian Fatah Steele
5. Highland Hunger by Hannah Howell, et al
6. The Talk of the Town by Fran Baker
8. The Vengeful Dead by JN Duncan
9. Dark Reflections by Kai Meyer

B. Category Romance Reads
1. Heart on Fire by Charlotte Lamb 7/3
2. Fire and Ice by Diana Palmer 7/4
3.

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

Danielle's July WLLK BYOC 2011
Theme: Playing Catch-up
Goal: To finish all my review reads and three category romance reads.
Update: 7/10
Completed: 7/12
A. Review Reads:
1.No Child of Mine by Kelly Irvin
2.Blood Prophecy by Stefan Petrucha 7/3
3.Forever Found Forever Lost by Ross Eddy Osborn 7/9
4. In Bleed Country by Brian Fatah Steele 7/10
5. Highland Hunger by Hannah Howell, et al
6. The Talk of the Town by Fran Baker 7/5
8. The Vengeful Dead by JN Duncan
9. Dark Reflections by Kai Meyer

B. Category Romance Reads
1. Heart on Fire by Charlotte Lamb 7/3
2. Fire and Ice by Diana Palmer 7/4
3.

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

Danielle's WLLK All Things Summer 2011 Challenge
Duration: June 21-September 22
Goal: Read twenty books that are related in some way to the summer theme, including titles or covers that relate to summer. This includes the use of terms such as Summer, hot, heat, sizzle, fire, etc. Also including stories set during the summer months or during hot weather.

Update: 7/10
Completed: 6/20

1.When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy (heroine has phoenix-like spirit that allows her to. generate heat and burn things) 7/2
2.Heart on Fire by Charlotte Lamb (title) 7/3
3.Blood Prophecy by Stefan Petrucha (set in a hot place, and part takes place in summer) 7/3
4.Fire and Ice by Diana Palmer (title) 7/4
5.The Talk of the Town by Fran Baker 7/5 (hot weather/summer)
6.Forever Found Forever Lost by Ross Eddy Osborn 7/9

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

Danielle's WLLK All Things Summer 2011 Challenge
Duration: June 21-September 22
Goal: Read twenty books that are related in some way to the summer theme, including titles or covers that relate to summer. This includes the use of terms such as Summer, hot, heat, sizzle, fire, etc. Also including stories set during the summer months or during hot weather.

Update: 7/14
Completed: 7/20

1.When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy (heroine has phoenix-like spirit that allows her to. generate heat and burn things) 7/2
2.Heart on Fire by Charlotte Lamb (title) 7/3
3.Blood Prophecy by Stefan Petrucha (set in a hot place, and part takes place in summer) 7/3
4.Fire and Ice by Diana Palmer (title) 7/4
5.The Talk of the Town by Fran Baker 7/5 (hot weather/summer)
6.Forever Found Forever Lost by Ross Eddy Osborn 7/9 (part takes place in the Louisiana bayou-hot)
7.Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole 7/10 (takes place in an alternate hellish realm-hot)

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Danielle's Summer UF Challenge #6
July 1-September 30, 2011

Update: 7/14/11
Completed: 2/7
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title: Skinwalker by Faith Hunter
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title: Devil You Know by Mike Carey
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole 7/10
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - any genre: Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran

ANY GENRE:
* Optional Add'l Book - Any Genre "Forgotten" Book (a book that has been on your to-read shelf for a long time): Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
* Optional Add'l Book - Any Genre Classic (you determine what you consider a "classic"): The Keep by F. Paul Wilson
* Optional Add'l Book - Cover Hunt: Book with the color blue somewhere on the cover : When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy 7/2

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

Danielle's July WLLK BYOC 2011
Theme: Playing Catch-up
Goal: To finish all my review reads and three category romance reads.
Update: 7/14
Completed: 8/12
A. Review Reads:
1.No Child of Mine by Kelly Irvin
2.Blood Prophecy by Stefan Petrucha 7/3
3.Forever Found Forever Lost by Ross Eddy Osborn 7/9
4. In Bleed Country by Brian Fatah Steele 7/10
5. Highland Hunger by Hannah Howell, et al 7/14
6. The Talk of the Town by Fran Baker 7/5
8. The Vengeful Dead by JN Duncan
9. Dark Reflections by Kai Meyer

B. Category Romance Reads
1. Heart on Fire by Charlotte Lamb 7/3
2. Fire and Ice by Diana Palmer 7/4
3.

Bonus: Two More Review books
1.Lethal by Sandra Brown
2.Deadly Little Lies by Jeanne Adams

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)
Update: 7/14/11
Completed: 24/26

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= Dany from Cave of Fire by Rebecca King 3/7
E= Elizabeth Farley from Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
F= Fisher Lee from Chimera by Rob Thurman 5/30
G= Vernita Green from A Hundred Words for Hate by Thomas E. Sniegoski 5/18
H= Hira Dezirah Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
I= Imogene Carter from The Portrait by Megan Chance 2/26
J= Juanita Lopez from Gods of Machine by Gary Starta 1/16
K= Karen Travers from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
L= Lenore from Desperate Desire by Flora Kidd 3/4
M= Brodie Mackenzie from Leaving Home by Leigh Michael 1/16
N= Zora Nella Johnson from Zora and Nicky: A Novel in Black and White by Claudia Mair Burney 6/14
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P= Jaz Parks from Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 2/23
Q= Emily Quest from Accidental Mistress by Susan Napier 6/5
R= Rose Patterson from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= Sam Bollin from The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
T= Tabitha Serannon from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
U= Una from Dark Embrace in Highland Hunger by Hannah Howell 7/14
V= Pelonia Valeria from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
W= Mina Wentworth from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
X=
Y= Ysadore from The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons by Katie MacAlister 3/25
Z=Zarel from Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18

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

Danielle's WLLK All Things Summer 2011 Challenge
Duration: June 21-September 22
Goal: Read twenty books that are related in some way to the summer theme, including titles or covers that relate to summer. This includes the use of terms such as Summer, hot, heat, sizzle, fire, etc. Also including stories set during the summer months or during hot weather.

Update: 7/19
Completed: 8/20

1.When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy (heroine has phoenix-like spirit that allows her to. generate heat and burn things) 7/2
2.Heart on Fire by Charlotte Lamb (title) 7/3
3.Blood Prophecy by Stefan Petrucha (set in a hot place, and part takes place in summer) 7/3
4.Fire and Ice by Diana Palmer (title) 7/4
5.The Talk of the Town by Fran Baker 7/5 (hot weather/summer)
6.Forever Found Forever Lost by Ross Eddy Osborn 7/9 (part takes place in the Louisiana bayou-hot)
7.Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole 7/10 (takes place in an alternate hellish realm-hot)
8.Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler (audiobook) 7/19 (takes place in the summer)

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)
Update: 7/19/11
Completed: 25/26

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= Dany from Cave of Fire by Rebecca King 3/7
E= Elizabeth Farley from Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
F= Fisher Lee from Chimera by Rob Thurman 5/30
G= Vernita Green from A Hundred Words for Hate by Thomas E. Sniegoski 5/18
H= Hira Dezirah Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
I= Imogene Carter from The Portrait by Megan Chance 2/26
J= Juanita Lopez from Gods of Machine by Gary Starta 1/16
K= Karen Travers from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
L= Lenore from Desperate Desire by Flora Kidd 3/4
M= Brodie Mackenzie from Leaving Home by Leigh Michael 1/16
N= Zora Nella Johnson from Zora and Nicky: A Novel in Black and White by Claudia Mair Burney 6/14
O= Lauren Olamina from Parable of the Sower 7/19
P= Jaz Parks from Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 2/23
Q= Emily Quest from Accidental Mistress by Susan Napier 6/5
R= Rose Patterson from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= Sam Bollin from The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
T= Tabitha Serannon from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
U= Una from Dark Embrace in Highland Hunger by Hannah Howell 7/14
V= Pelonia Valeria from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
W= Mina Wentworth from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
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Y= Ysadore from The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons by Katie MacAlister 3/25
Z=Zarel from Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18

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Danielle's July WLLK BYOC 2011
Theme: Playing Catch-up
Goal: To finish all my review reads and three category romance reads.
Update: 7/19
Completed: 10/12
A. Review Reads:
1.No Child of Mine by Kelly Irvin 7/16
2.Blood Prophecy by Stefan Petrucha 7/3
3.Forever Found Forever Lost by Ross Eddy Osborn 7/9
4. In Bleed Country by Brian Fatah Steele 7/10
5. Highland Hunger by Hannah Howell, et al 7/14
6. The Talk of the Town by Fran Baker 7/5
8. The Vengeful Dead by JN Duncan
9. Dark Reflections by Kai Meyer

B. Category Romance Reads
1. Heart on Fire by Charlotte Lamb 7/3
2. Fire and Ice by Diana Palmer 7/4
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Bonus: Two More Review books
1.Lethal by Sandra Brown
2.Deadly Little Lies by Jeanne Adams 7/19

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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: 7/19
Completed: 49/55

Angels
1. Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18
2. A Hundred Words for Hate by Thomas E. Sniegoski 5/18
3. Raziel by Kristina Douglas 5/26
4. Angelology by Danielle Trussoni 7/13
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Demons
1. The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
2. The Warded Man by Peter V. Brett 4/15
3. Sin Undone by Larissa Ione 4/12
4. Paramourtal: Tales of Undying and Undead Love by Various (Rain by Kevin Hosey) 6/4
5. The Silent Pulpit by Donald Allen Kirch 6/14

Werewolves
1. Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
2. Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs 3/3
3. New Moon by Stephenie Meyer 3/16
4. Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole 4/27
5. Initiation by Rebecca Royce 6/11

Fae:
1. Elsewhere by Will Shetterly 2/21
2. Bitter Frost by Kailin Gow 3/16
3. Bad Ass Faeries 3: In All Their Glory 4/7
4. Uncertain Allies by Mark Del Franco
5. Rise of the Darklings by Paul Crilley 5/15

Vampires:
1. Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 2/23
2. Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright 2/24
3. Dayling by Gabriel Madison 4/7
4. Spiral X by JJ Westendarf 6/9
5. The Vampire Hunters by Scott M. Baker 6/2

Ghosts:
1.Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch 5/5
2. Blinded by the Night by LA Kane 5/13
3. They That Dwell in Dark Places by Daniel McGachey 6/16
4. In Bleed Country by Brian Fatah Steele 7/10
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Shifters:
1. Savage Nature by Christine Feehan 3/2
2. On the Edge by Ilona Andrews 6/17
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Aliens/Immortals

1. The Giants of the Frost by Kim Wilkins 3/11
2. Child of Fire by Harry Connolly 4/3
3. The Habitation of the Blessed by Catherynne M. Valente 5/7
4. Vampire Sheikh by Nina Bruhns 4/17
5. Highland Hunger by Michele Sinclair

Witches
1. The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
2. The Buntline Special by Mike Resnick (sorcerers) 5/11
3. The Black Company by Glen Cook (sorcerers) 5/24
4. Dark Goddess by Sarwat Chadda 4/29
5. Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole 7/10

Dragons
1. The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons by Katie MacAlister 3/25
2. Darkfire Kiss by Deborah Cooke 3/27
3. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 6/15
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Bonus: Gargoyles/Elves/Zombies:
1. The Iron Duke by Meljean brook 1/12 (Zombies
2. The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4 (Zombies)
3. Agatha H and the Airship City by Phil/Kaja Foglio 3/18 (Zombies)
4. The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan 4/26 (Zombies)
5. Sweet Silver Blues by Glen Cook 4/28

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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: 7/19/11
Completed: 40/100

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
9. Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/5
10. Their Convenient Marriage by Mary Lyons 2/12
11. Winter's Bride by Catherine Archer 2/16
12. Marriage: For Business or Pleasure by Nicola Marsh 2/26
13. For the Sheikh's Pleasure by Annie West 2/27
14. Lessons from a Latin Lover by Anne McCallister 2/28
15. Desperate Desire by Flora Kidd 3/4
16. She's Having My Baby by Raye Morgan 3/7
17. Cave of Fire by Rebecca King 3/7
18. Waking Up by Amanda Carpenter 3/30
19. The Man Who Could Never Love by Kate Hewitt 4/3
20. Magnificent Folly by Iris Johansen 4/7
21. 22 Indigo Place by Sandra Brown 4/9
22. Her Irish Warrior by Michelle Willingham 4/14
23. Sierra Bride by Jenna Kernan 4/15
24. Vampire Sheikh by Nina Bruhns 4/17
25. Morgan Wade's Woman by Amii Lorin 4/18
26. A Secure Marriage by Diana Hamilton 4/23
27. Tomorrow--Come Soon by Jessica Steele 4/23
28. The Bartered Bride by Anne Weale 4/25
29. Forbidden Lord by Anne Herries 5/14
30. Fire of Spring by Elizabeth Lowell 5/15
31. Blaylock's Bride by Cait London 5/19
32. The Loving Trap by Daphne Clair 5/22
33. Accidental Mistress by Susan Napier 6/5
34. Dangerous Allies by Renee Ryan 6/12
35. The Veranchetti Marriage by Lynne Graham 6/12
36. Cage of Ice by Sally Wentworth 6/13
37. Katrakis's Sweet Prize by Caitlin Crews 6/18
38. An Accidental Birthright by Maisey Yates 6/18
39. Heart on Fire by Charlotte Lamb 7/3
40. Fire and Ice by Diana Palmer 7/4
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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Author Challenge
Update: 7/19/11
Completed: 23/26

A= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
B= Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
C= The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
D= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
E= The Sandman by ETA Hoffman 5/10
F= Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
G= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
H=The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
I= Sin Undone by Larissa Ione 4/12
J= The Bride by Julie Garwood 1/26
K= Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/7
L= The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4
M= The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/5
N= Accidental Mistress by Susan Napier 6/5
O= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
P= If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
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R= Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12
S= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
T= A Hundred Words for Hate by Thomas E. Sniegoski 5/18
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V= The Panther and the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak 2/7
W= The Giants of the Frost by Kim Wilkins 3/11
X= Allie's Moon by Alexis Harrington 4/1
Y= An Accidental Birthright by Maisey Yates 6/18
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Danielle's Dangerous Hero Addict Suppport Group 2011 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2011
Update: 7/19/11
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: 10/10

10-Dragos from Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 6/15
9-Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
8-Ray Lilly from A Game of Cages by Harry Connolly 4/11
7-Graham Tristan, Duke of Caldwell from The Panther and the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak 2/7
6-Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
5-Garreth MacRieve from Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole 5/27
4-Jack Anderson from Dangerous Allies by Renee Ryan 6/12
3-Eddie Drood from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
2-Charles McHenery from Forever Lost, Forever Found by Ross Eddy Osborn 7/9
1-Locke Lamora from The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch 2/20

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: 18/19
Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys
1.Assassin (Contract Killer) Peter Jensen from Cold as Ice by Anne Stuart 6/29
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary) -Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer Nicky from Zora and Nicky: A Novel in Black and White by Claudia Mair Burney
4.Stalkerific Hero Drake Donovan from Savage Nature by Christine Feehan 3/2
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured) Ian Mackenzie from The Madness of Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley 2/18
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises) Locke Lamora from The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch 2/20
7.Law Enforcement Richard Hayes from Blinded by the Night by LA Kane 5/13
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) Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 2/1
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) Ray Lilly from A Game of Cages by Harry Connolly 4/11
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder Luke Bennett from Untameable Rogue--disassembles bombs and explosives by Kelly Hunter 2/5
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae) Raziel from Raziel by Anne Stuart 5/26
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo Logan from Fire of Spring by Elizabeth Lowell 5/15
16.Bodyguards/Protectors Dante from When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy 7/2
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers --James Paden from 22 Indigo Place by Iris Johansen 4/9
18.Rakehell/Rake
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes Graham Tristan, Duke of Caldwell from The Panther and the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak 2/7



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.
Completed: 41/50

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
8.Aaron Eagle from Storm of Shadows by Christina Dodd. New York City, New York. 1/30
9.Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw. Location: Ancient Rome, Italy. 1/31
10.Garyll Glavenor from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton. Location: Mythical World Eyri. 2/1
11.Morgan Hewitt from The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene. Location: St. Petersberg, Russia. 2/4
12.Luke Bennett from Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter. Location: Singapore 2/5
13.Graham Tristan, Duke of Caldwell from The Panther and the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak. Location: Egypt. 2/7
14.Sergei Petrenko from Tears of Heaven by Jewel Adams. Location: Stockholm, Sweden. 2/8
15.Locke Lamora from The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch. Location: Fictional Camorr. 2/20
16.Vayl from Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin. Location: Miami, Florida. 2/23
17.Adam Hauptman from Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs. Location: Tri-Cities, Washington State. 3/3
18.Adam Jonson from Desperate Desire by Flora Kidd. Location: Small-town Maine. 3/4
19.Loki from The Giants of Frost by Kim Wilkins. Location: Asgard (mythical). 3/11
20.Jeff Hicks from Allie's Moon by Alexis Harrington. Location: Kansas. 4/1
21.Andrew Ramsey from Magnificent Folly by Iris Johansen. Location: Sedikhan, Middle East. 4/7
22.James Paden from 22 Indigo Place by Sandra Brown. Location: Georgia. 4/9
23. Con from Sin Undone by Larissa Ione. Location: Wallachia. 4/12
24. Arlen, The Warded Man from The Warded Man by Peter V. Brett. Location: Mythical Cutter's Hollow. 4/15
25.Garrett from Sweet Silver Blues by Glen Cook. Location: Mythical TunFaire. 4/28
26. Ivan from Dark Goddess by Sarwat Chadda. Location: Moscow, Russia. 4/29
27. Shane Schofield from Area 7. Location: Utah. 5/1
28. Doc Holliday from The Buntline Special by Mike Resnick. Location: Tombstone, Arizona. 5/11
29. Remy Chandler from A Hundred Worlds for Hate by Thomas E. Sniegoski. Location: Garden of Eden. 5/18
30. Raven from The Black Company by Glen Cook. Location: Mythical Lands of the Lady. 5/24.
31. Raziel from Raziel by Kristina Douglas. Location: Sheol. 5/26.
32. Garreth MacRieve from Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole. Location: Amazon Rain Forest. 5/27.
33. Stefan Korsak from Chimera by Rob Thurman. Location: South Carolina. 5/30.
34. Drake Matthew from The Vampire Hunters by Scott M. Baker. Location: Washington, DC. 6/2.
35. Jack Anderson from Dangerous Allies by Renee Ryan. Location: Hamburg, Germany. 6/12.
36. Ace from Cage of Ice by Sally Wentworth. Location: Switzerland. 6/13.
37. Declan from On the Edge by Ilona Andrews. Location: The Weird (Mythical). 6/17.
38. Jian Xu from Gold Mountain by Sharon Cullars. Location: Colorado. 6/25.
39. Peter Jensen from Cold as Ice by Anne Stuart. Location: Caribbean Ocean. 6/29.
40. Charles McHenery from Forever Found, Forever Lost by Ross Eddy Osborn. Location: Alaska. 7/9.
41. Malkom from Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole. Location: Oblivion (mythical). 7/10
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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Book Challenge
Update: 7/19/11
Completed: 25/26

A= Allie's Moon by Alexis Harrington 4/1
B= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
C= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/10
D= Dayling by Gabriel Madison 4/9
E= Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright 2/24
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
J= The Journey by Dan O'Brien 2/8
K= Katrakis' Sweet Prize by Caitlin Crews 6/18
L= Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
M= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
N= No Child of Mine by Kelly Irvin 7/16
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
U= Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/7
V= The Veranchetti Marriage by Lynne Graham 6/12
W= The Warded Man by Peter V. Brett 4/15
X= Spiral X by JJ Westendarp 6/9
Y= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
Z= Zora and Nicky: A Novel in Black and White by Claudia Mair Burney 6/14

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Danielle's July WLLK BYOC 2011
Theme: Playing Catch-up
Goal: To finish all my review reads and three category romance reads.
Update: 7/19
Completed: 11/14
A. Review Reads:
1.No Child of Mine by Kelly Irvin 7/16
2.Blood Prophecy by Stefan Petrucha 7/3
3.Forever Found Forever Lost by Ross Eddy Osborn 7/9
4. In Bleed Country by Brian Fatah Steele 7/10
5. Highland Hunger by Hannah Howell, et al 7/14
6. The Talk of the Town by Fran Baker 7/5
8. The Vengeful Dead by JN Duncan
9. Dark Reflections by Kai Meyer

B. Category Romance Reads
1. Heart on Fire by Charlotte Lamb 7/3
2. Fire and Ice by Diana Palmer 7/4
3.

Bonus: Two More Review books
1.Lethal by Sandra Brown 7/22
2.Deadly Little Lies by Jeanne Adams 7/19

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Mor-book-ly Obese

Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011
Update: 8/4
Completed: 8/8 DONE!!!!

1. The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch 2/20
2.Giants of the Frost by Kim Wilkins 3/11
3.New Moon by Stephenie Meyer 3/16
4.The Warded Man by Peter V. Brett 4/15
5.Lover Unleashed by JR Ward 4/22
6.Area 7 by Matthew Reilly 5/1
7.Lethal by Sandra Brown (ARC is 472 pages) 7/22
8.Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier

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

Danielle's July WLLK BYOC 2011
Theme: Playing Catch-up
Goal: To finish all my review reads and three category romance reads.
Update: 7/24
Completed: 12/14
A. Review Reads:
1.No Child of Mine by Kelly Irvin 7/16
2.Blood Prophecy by Stefan Petrucha 7/3
3.Forever Found Forever Lost by Ross Eddy Osborn 7/9
4. In Bleed Country by Brian Fatah Steele 7/10
5. Highland Hunger by Hannah Howell, et al 7/14
6. The Talk of the Town by Fran Baker 7/5
8. The Vengeful Dead by JN Duncan
9. Dark Reflections by Kai Meyer

B. Category Romance Reads
1. Heart on Fire by Charlotte Lamb 7/3
2. Fire and Ice by Diana Palmer 7/4
3. The Groom's Ultimatum by Kim Lawrence 7/24

Bonus: Two More Review books
1.Lethal by Sandra Brown 7/22
2.Deadly Little Lies by Jeanne Adams 7/19

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Danielle's WLLK All Things Summer 2011 Challenge
Duration: June 21-September 22
Goal: Read twenty books that are related in some way to the summer theme, including titles or covers that relate to summer. This includes the use of terms such as Summer, hot, heat, sizzle, fire, etc. Also including stories set during the summer months or during hot weather.

Update: 7/24
Completed: 10/20

1.When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy (heroine has phoenix-like spirit that allows her to. generate heat and burn things) 7/2
2.Heart on Fire by Charlotte Lamb (title) 7/3
3.Blood Prophecy by Stefan Petrucha (set in a hot place, and part takes place in summer) 7/3
4.Fire and Ice by Diana Palmer (title) 7/4
5.The Talk of the Town by Fran Baker 7/5 (hot weather/summer)
6.Forever Found Forever Lost by Ross Eddy Osborn 7/9 (part takes place in the Louisiana bayou-hot)
7.Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole 7/10 (takes place in an alternate hellish realm-hot)
8.Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler (audiobook) 7/19 (takes place in the summer)
9.Burn by Crystal Hubbard 7/23 (the heat burns me in the summer)
10.Spanish Magnate, Red-Hot Revenge by Lynn Raye Harris 7/24 (it's way too hot right now in Texas in the summer)