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message 101: by Dina (new)

Dina (missdina) | 179 comments Amanda wrote: "I'm just going to keep editing my list which is on the first page of this thread. It's message 36 if you want to take a look!"

Yay! Thanks, Amanda. *bookmarks page*


Valerie ~ Val Hall ~ | 152 comments Arch wrote: "Oh okay Valerie. Only men. Sorry. :)"

Maybe I cannot leave well enough alone but 20 books is doable in a year....I just have to find books with men heros in it. I need help because I read too much PNR with female characters. If I were to post a list of books I have pinned down...someone could help me with fill in the blanks for tier II?


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~Megan~ (megadee) | 1084 comments Mod
Sure Valerie...we can all help each other!


message 104: by Valerie ~ Val Hall ~ (last edited Jan 07, 2011 10:06AM) (new)

Valerie ~ Val Hall ~ | 152 comments Ok, I'll make a fool of myself then. If you can help me please....more of a PNR and UF fan but open to suggestions. Here is my tentative list with blanks and at the end others books that I want to read but not sure if they could fit:

Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys
1.Assassin:Skin Game by Ava Gray
2.Modern Soldier:Navarro's Promise by Lora Leigh
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker:This Side of the Grave by Jeanine Frost
4.Stalkerific Hero:Bound by Blood by Jourdane Lane
5.Tortured Hero:The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter
6.Criminal:Mercy Blade by Faith Hunter
7.Law Enforcement:?????
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw:If You Dare by Kresley Cole
9.Historical Warrior:Warrior by Zoe Archer
10.Spy :The Assignment by Evangeline Anderson (ok, more undercover)
11.White Collar Raider:Lover Unleashed by JR Ward
12.Blue Collar: ????
13.Dangerous Job-holder:????
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors: Shadowfever by Karen Moning (Baron)
15.Cowboy/Rancher: Dead Sexy by Kimberly Raye
16.Bodyguards/Protectors: Moonshine by Rob Thurman
17.Athletes/Bikers: ???
18.Rakehell/Rake :Scoundrel by Zoe Archer
19.Emperors/Kings:Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole

Other books That I can't fit in:

Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian (Hunter's story, former assassin and Breed)
Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh (Hawke's story)
Mysterious Journey to the North Sea, Part Two by Hideyuki Kikuchi (D is the wickest bad ass there is,kills everybody with a sword and saves the girl. He's just not a talker, like says maybe two lines per book....and I don't know where to put him.)


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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 9851 comments Mod
Valerie, I'm glad you're going to try to participate. Don't be afraid to get creative. I hope we all follow the rules, but the sky is the limit for how you can get your reading to work for these challenges. I hope that makes sense.
Here are my thoughts. I think we can count Manny as White Collar. Also Barrons from the Fever series would be considered white collar since he's a businessman.
If you read books with motorcycle riding heroes, they count. How about some of the angels from Covet or Crave.
Any book with a guy who sleeps around a lot is considered a rake. I'm sure there are a lot of books with rakes in PNR reading. I'll keep thinking on books for you.

Cindy, here is a folder for you to create a log:

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...


message 106: by AH (new)

AH | 14 comments Barrons as white collar, never thought of that. I thought he would be paranormally lethal, or stalkerific. I waiting to see what he really is in Shadowfever.


message 107: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 9851 comments Mod
I think a lot of these guys are more than one category, so you can put them where you think they will work best for you.


Valerie ~ Val Hall ~ | 152 comments Thanks Danielle for the suggestion.
Sorry to ask without reading the rules :),...should I update my post with the list and only write a comment/review in the thread in order to keep the pages number down or repost the whole thing every time?
How do you all normally proceed for yearly challenge? Repost every 5 books done?
Just want to know.


message 109: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal (last edited Jan 04, 2011 08:17PM) (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 9851 comments Mod
However you want to post your progress is up to you. I'm not picky about that. I would suggest filling in the blank on your original post, and post it as a new post as you progress. As Cindy requested, I started a folder where you can make a thread for your reading progress, and just add to it there and post it here. As for myself, I usually post after after few books. I won't have time to do it after every book.


message 110: by ~Megan~ (new)

~Megan~ (megadee) | 1084 comments Mod
Valerie, I see you're doing Warrior by Zoe Archer for your historical warrior...the second book in that series is called Scoundrel, so you could use it for your Rake/Rakehell category! And I would probably put Bones in the Seducer/Heartbreaker category even though he is now reformed LOL!


message 111: by Dina (last edited Feb 01, 2011 07:36AM) (new)

Dina (missdina) | 179 comments I'm in for Tiers I and II. Tier III is too crazy for me, but I'm going to keep track of what I read and fits it. I'm curious to see how "international" my reading is. :D


DHASG 2011 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1 - December 31

Tier I: Rank Your Bad Boys/Dangerous Heroes

8/10 completed


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). Colin Gyth from Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden == 01/20

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. Bo "The Marauder" Novikov from Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston == 01/15

6:Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others. Roarke from Indulgence in Death (In Death, #31) by J.D. Robb == 01/31

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. Tyler "Midnight" Call from Midnight Velvet by Jaci Burton == 01/28

4:He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you! Logan Hunt from Master of the Mountain by Cherise Sinclair == 01/11

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. Jack Donnelly from Tooth and Nailed by Hannah Murray == 01/02

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! Jack Donohue from All Jacked Up by Lorelei James == 01/04

1:mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room. Calin MacLeod from Highland Dragon by Kimberly Killion == 01/09


Tier II: How Well Do You Know Your Dangerous Hero Types?

9/19 completed


Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys

1.Assassin (Contract Killer):
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary):
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer:
4.Stalkerific Hero:
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured): Logan Hunt from Master of the Mountain by Cherise Sinclair == 01/11
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises):
7.Law Enforcement: Aaron Young from Saturday Night Special by Mari Carr == 01/12
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate:
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier): Calin MacLeod from Highland Dragon by Kimberly Killion == 01/09
10.Spy: Tyler "Midnight" Call from Midnight Velvet by Jaci Burton == 01/28
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal): Jack Donohue from All Jacked Up by Lorelei James == 01/04
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges):
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder:
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae): Colin Gyth from Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden == 01/20
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo: Kane McKay from Raising Kane by Lorelei James == 01/10
16.Bodyguards/Protectors: Jack Donnelly from Tooth and Nailed by Hannah Murray == 01/02
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers: Bo "The Marauder" Novikov from Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston == 01/15
18.Rakehell/Rake:
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes:


Tier III: Bad Boys Around the World
(This isn't part of my challenge.)

9 completed

1. Slane, County Meathe, Ireland: Tooth and Nailed by Hannah Murray == 01/02
2. Sundance, Wyoming: All Jacked Up by Lorelei James == 01/04
3. Scotland: Highland Dragon by Kimberly Killion == 01/09
4. San Francisco, California: Master of the Mountain by Cherise Sinclair == 01/11
5. Las Vegas, Nevada: Saturday Night Special by Mari Carr == 01/12
6. New York City, New York: Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston == 01/15
7. Atlanta, Georgia: Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden == 01/20
8. St. Louis, Missouri: Midnight Velvet by Jaci Burton == 01/28
9. Tulla, County Clare, Ireland: Indulgence in Death (In Death, #31) by J.D. Robb == 01/31


Valerie ~ Val Hall ~ | 152 comments Thanks Megan for the tips.


message 113: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal (last edited Jan 05, 2011 07:11AM) (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 9851 comments Mod
Dina, I think you can do Tier III. You are a very prolific reader. I'm just playing it by ear myself.


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Dina (missdina) | 179 comments Danielle, I think I can but I'm afraid of comitting to it. I get a little crazy when I can't finish a challenge, LOL.


message 115: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 9851 comments Mod
I know what you mean. I'm the same way. I hate failure!


message 116: by Dina (new)

Dina (missdina) | 179 comments Yeah, even when it's supposed to be "just for fun". We're hopeless, LOL.


message 117: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 9851 comments Mod
Yes we are. At least we can form a perfectionist support group!


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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 9851 comments Mod
You can change your challenges at any time, until the end of the year.


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Wminbc | 19 comments Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: " Participants:

Rossy
Megan
Wan
AH
Danielle (The Book Huntress)
Megan aka *Mheghan*
Akaria
Amanda
Suzanne
Carolyn F.
Token Gamer Female
La Chipie
Lakeisha
Valorie
Bianca
Leosharkie..."


Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: " Participants:

Rossy
Megan
Wan
AH
Danielle (The Book Huntress)
Megan aka *Mheghan*
Akaria
Amanda
Suzanne
Carolyn F.
Token Gamer Female
La Chipie
Lakeisha
Valorie
Bianca
Leosharkie..."


Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: " Participants:

Rossy
Megan
Wan
AH
Danielle (The Book Huntress)
Megan aka *Mheghan*
Akaria
Amanda
Suzanne
Carolyn F.
Token Gamer Female
La Chipie
Lakeisha
Valorie
Bianca
Leosharkie..."


me too! wminbc (Karia)


message 120: by Wminbc (new)

Wminbc | 19 comments The historicals are going to be a tough one for me...so if anyone knows of good ones (i.e. loads of smut and not too much angst and dithering) please let me know so I can get my Rake, Titled person and warrior! Thanks! Karia

Tier I: Rank Your Bad Boys/Dangerous Heroes
For this level of the challenge, refer to the Dangerous Hero Scale:
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). Natches, Nauti Dreams, Lora Leigh

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. Asher, From the Ashes, Maree Anderson


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:

Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys
1.Assassin (Contract Killer) : Tane, Devoured by Darkness, Alexandra Ivy
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary): Bobby, Jump Start, Lisa Renee Jones
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer: Natches, Nauti Dreams, Lora Leigh
4.Stalkerific Hero
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured)
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises): Trent, Pale Demon, Kim Harrison
7.Law Enforcement:
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate: Jason, Sexual Hunger, Melissa MacNeal
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)
10.Spy
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal) Cole, Everybody love a Hero, Marie Force
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.

Example:
Danielle's DHASG 2011 Mega-Challenge:
Tier III:
Update: 5/13
Completed: 2/50


1. Kentucky, USA Nauti Dreams, Lora Leigh
2. Washington, DC, Houston, San Francisco and Chicago,USA, Everybody Loves a Hero, Marie Force
3. Good Riddance, Alaska, USA, Northern Escape Jennifer LaBrecque
4. Texas, USA, Jump Start, Lisa Renee Jones
5. Chicago (and the tunnels nearby), USA, Devoured by Darkness, Alexandra Ivy
6. OuterSpace (more specific?), Far far away!, From the Ashes, Maree Anderson
7.


message 121: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 9851 comments Mod
I'll add you to the list, Wminbc.

I suggest the Zoe Archer Blades of the Rose series for historical paranormal, which I believe Megan had suggested earlier.

Warrior (The Blades of the Rose, #1) by Zoe Archer Scoundrel (The Blades of the Rose, #2) by Zoe Archer Rebel (The Blades of the Rose, #3) by Zoe Archer Stranger (The Blades of the Rose, #4) by Zoe Archer


message 122: by Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog) (last edited Jan 06, 2011 11:23AM) (new)

Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog) | 474 comments MEGA 2011 CHALLENGE

8/79 Complete

TIER I: Rank Your Bad Boy

3/10 Complete

10. Completely Lethal: JERICHO BARRONS in Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning Fin 03 Jan
9. Few Boundries: WRATH in Dark Lover by J R Ward Fin 06 Jan
8. Ruthless Bastard: JACK WINTER from Bone Gods by Caitlin Kittredge Fin 01 Jan
7. Scary Crazy Guy:
6. Do What it Takes:
5. Bad Boy:
4. Sucker Punch:
3. Give Him a Good Reason:
2. Slightly Volatile:
1. Mild Mannered:

Bloodfever (Fever, #2) by Karen Marie Moning Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward Bone Gods (Black London, #3) by Caitlin Kittredge

TIER II: How Well Do You Know Your Heroes?

2/19 Complete

Assassin:
Modern Soldier/Mercenary:
Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer:
Stalkerific Hero:
Tortured Hero:
Criminal: JACK WINTER from Bone Gods by Caitlin Kittredge Fin 01 Jan
Law Enforcement:
Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate:
Historical Warrior:
Spy:
White Collar Raider:
Blue Collar:
Fireman/Dangerous Job Holder:
Paranomrally Lethal/Immortal Warrior: WRATH in Dark Lover by J R Ward Fin 06 Jan
Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo:
Bodyguards/Protectors:
Sportsman/Athletes/Bikers:
Rakes:
Powerful & Titled:

Bone Gods (Black London, #3) by Caitlin Kittredge Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward

TIER III: Bad Boys Around the World

3/50 Complete

1: LONDON in Bone Gods by Caitlin Kittredge Fin 01 Jan
2: DUBLIN in Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning Fin 03 Jan
3: CALDWELL IN Dark Lover BY J R Ward Fin 06 Jan
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Bone Gods (Black London, #3) by Caitlin Kittredge Bloodfever (Fever, #2) by Karen Marie Moning Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward


message 123: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 9851 comments Mod
Nice work, ladies!


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Wminbc | 19 comments Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "I'll add you to the list, Wminbc.

I suggest the Zoe Archer Blades of the Rose series for historical paranormal, which I believe Megan had suggested earlier.

Warrior (The Blades of the Rose, #1) by Zoe Archer[bookco..."


Thanks! I had planned not to include any re-reads...so the challenge really is for me to read things I don't usually...but the dangerous hero/cowboy are easy for me...the historical...I OD'd on them about 10yrs ago and haven't been back to that genre...will check out Zoe Archer


message 125: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 9851 comments Mod
Here's some more PNR historicals:

The Dark One (Wild Wulfs of London, #2) by Ronda Thompson The Untamed One (Wild Wulfs of London, #3) by Ronda Thompson The Cursed One (Wild Wulfs of London, #4) by Ronda Thompson

The Smoke Thief (Drakon, #1) by Shana Abé The Dream Thief (Drakon, #2) by Shana Abé Queen of Dragons by Shana Abé The Treasure Keeper (Drakon, #4) by Shana Abé The Time Weaver (Drakon, #5) by Shana Abé

Moon Awakening (Children of the Moon, #1) by Lucy Monroe Moon Craving (Children of the Moon, #2) by Lucy Monroe


message 126: by La La (new)

La La | 132 comments Hi Danielle,

I think I would like to join this challenge. I think this will help me figure out what to read as the year progresses.


message 127: by La La (new)

La La | 132 comments I think I want to do Tier I and II


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La La | 132 comments Katia, here a few paranormal historicals that I've read.

So Still The Night (Shadow Guard, #2) by Kim Lenox Night Falls Darkly (Shadow Guard, #1) by Kim Lenox Darker Than Night by Kim Lenox

Night's Rose by Annaliese Evans The Prince of Frogs by Annaliese Evans

I haven't read this series yet but it is on my TBR

Wicked The Pack Of St. James by Noelle Mack Wanton by Noelle Mack Wild Pack of St. James by Noelle Mack . I've her books before and she is good if your looking for smut.


message 129: by Wminbc (new)

Wminbc | 19 comments Lashell wrote: "Katia, here a few paranormal historicals that I've read.

So Still The Night (Shadow Guard, #2) by Kim Lenox Night Falls Darkly (Shadow Guard, #1) by Kim Lenox Darker Than Night by Kim Lenox

[bookcover:Night's..."


Thanks Lashell, do they rank on the "smut" scale or are they tame? I just get annoyed with woman who won't say what they really thing and feel and then the angst and wonder about the guys love/trust...you know what I mean...I would rather they get down to business and then fight together for something or against someone. Karia


message 130: by La La (new)

La La | 132 comments The Annaliese Evans aka Anna J Evans book are definitely that. She is writer of erotica so her books have sex. The sex in this book was pretty graphic. In book two they actually have a mfm situation. Noelle Mack also writes erotica so I'm sure the Pack of St. James series is real smut. I have to get back to you on Kim Lenox.


message 131: by Wan (last edited Jan 06, 2011 03:17PM) (new)

Wan (wanwaddell) | 252 comments OMGosh! so many good suggestions so little time to read...anyone has the same problem?


message 132: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 9851 comments Mod
Lashell, I added you to the list.


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Wminbc | 19 comments Wan "Artemis", the Dark-Hunters' Goddess wrote: "OMGosh! so many good suggestions so little time to read...anyone has the same problem?"

Hey Artemis...why pick the Heiffer Goddess name...do you really like her????? So with the Simi on this one...I would love to bbq her with some sauce and rid the world...do you think Nicky will make her nicer?


Valerie ~ Val Hall ~ | 152 comments I know it's pushing but maybe someone can fit it in their list. I'm reading #3 Jane Yellowrock serie but it is a great quick UF serie.
Skinwalker is about Jane (a skinwalker) and vampire killer for hire like her business card :Have stakes, will travel. She gets hired by the New Orleans vampires to hunt rogues. The master vampire of the city Leo is a manipulative son of a *** and turns crazy on occasion and tries to kill Jane a few times.

I like that the vampires have a problem with their sanity and the shapeshifting bit is not a straightforward process for Jane...and I like her dialogues with Beast.

Just a suggestion but I'm not good with words.


message 135: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 9851 comments Mod
Hey, Valerie, I think you can fit Leo into this challenge. I used a secondary character from a Rogue Angel book because he definitely had a dangerous hero vibe and he had a flirtation going with Annja.


Valerie ~ Val Hall ~ | 152 comments Well, from the list I have Leo would have to be the criminal, ordered lots of people killed while not doing it himself to have land, power and position...he just make sure that nothing can be traced to him, makes alliances between clan to overthrow others....I think he could fit.
Thanks Danielle, did not think of that.


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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 9851 comments Mod
No worries. It's good to help each other out on here!


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Wminbc | 19 comments I will try to guide my reading to the Tier II items first since for me that may be the hardest tier to accomplish (I do tend to read the same 'type' of book over and over...SEAL, police/agent and all bad boy hunky, tee hee)


message 139: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 9851 comments Mod
Wminbc, I think we all subconsciously steer our reading to our favorite genres, motifs, themes. I know I do!


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Wminbc | 19 comments Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Wminbc, I think we all subconsciously steer our reading to our favorite genres, motifs, themes. I know I do!"

After work and kids, it is comforting for something to be a bit reliable...a favorite author or genre that will give you just what you want...even better a re-read of a favorite book. Tony Robbins has a theory about people like that that they desire the comfort of the reliable to compensate for a life of uncertainty. That is true to some degree with me as experiments don't often go the way you expect and your left researching explanations to your findings...thus, reading and getting your HEA along with the bad guy in jail everytime is so comforting. Happy reading this weekend!


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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 9851 comments Mod
I have to agree with Tony Robbins. Happy Reading back at you!


message 142: by Valorie (last edited Jan 07, 2011 08:14PM) (new)

Valorie Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: Here's some more PNR historicals:

Here's another historical PNR series...

Be Mine Tonight (Brotherhood of Blood, #1) by Kathryn Smith Night of the Huntress (Brotherhood of Blood, #2) by Kathryn Smith Taken by the Night (Brotherhood of Blood, #3) by Kathryn Smith Let the Night Begin (Brotherhood of Blood, #4) by Kathryn Smith Night After Night (Brotherhood of the Blood, #5) by Kathryn Smith


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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 9851 comments Mod
Oh, how could I forget the Brotherhood of Blood? Bad Danielle. Thanks, Valorie!


message 144: by Cindi (last edited Jan 14, 2011 05:18PM) (new)

Cindi (ourtrumpcard) | 381 comments CINDI'S 2011 DH CHALLENGE:

10:Completely lethal hero -
9:Few boundaries-he-won't-cross hero - Brock/Taken by Midnight by Lara Adrian
8:Self-promoting/Making my own rules Hero -
7:Insane/crazy/whacky/scary hero -
6:Ruthless hero -
5:Unpredictably dangerous hero -
4:Wolf in sheep's clothing hero - Chase/Mad Bad & Blonde by Cathie Linz
3:Do-'bad'-things-for-reasons hero -
2:Slightly more volatile hero - Diesel/Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich
1:Mild-mannered hero -

Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys
0/10 completed

1.Assassin (Contract Killer)
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary)
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)
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.Powerful and Titled Heroes


Bad Boys Around the World
1. Salem, Mass. Wicked Appetite
2. Seattle, Wash. Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang
3. Portofino, Italy Mad, Bad and Blonde
4. Alaska Taken by Midnight
5. Atlanta Blood Trinity
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message 145: by Valorie (new)

Valorie Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Oh, how could I forget the Brotherhood of Blood? Bad Danielle. Thanks, Valorie!"

No problem! I've really enjoyed the series so far. I'm on book four.


message 146: by Bianca (new)

Bianca | 84 comments Question about Tier II - 17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers

Can I use a race car driver? Is that a sport? I was thinking of reading one of Erin McCarthy "Fast Track" books which are about race car drivers. I have never read her books before, would her Hero's be considered dangerous?


message 147: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 9851 comments Mod
Absolutely, Bianca. Racers are considered sportsmen. They are 'dangerous' in the sense that they live on the edge. More of a wider definition is being used here on this group since there aren't too many real 'killer/hardcore' dangerous hero books.


message 148: by Bianca (new)

Bianca | 84 comments Awesome! I just got Flat-Out Sexy (Fast Track, #1) by Erin McCarthy by Erin McCarthy on my Kindle for #17! WooHoo I'm making progress!


message 149: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal (last edited Jan 09, 2011 01:10PM) (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 9851 comments Mod
For Tier III, they have to spend at least part of the book in the location. You can't use a book just because the hero is Russian and was born in Russia. But if it takes place in Moscow, even if for a part, you can use that book.


message 150: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 9851 comments Mod
You're welcome!


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