DHASG 2011 Mega-Challenge

[Wminbc]

Bianca wrote: "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 dri..."

The second book, Hard and Fast, with Ty is definitely the bad boy and the best book in that series! I love that he is a quite the dominant man and the chemistry between him and Imogen is great! The first book is great too, but Alec is the nicest guy ever and he is the younger man to Tamara. Their story is wonderful, but as for bad boys it has to be Ty! enjoy!

[Wminbc]

You know another race car series that was AWESOME was Motor Mouth and Metro Girl by Janet Evanovich...try those too!

[Bianca]

yeah, your right he is a total "nice guy!" I bought the second book already and am looking forward to reading it! I'll definitely check out those other books too. Thank you for the rec's =)

[Wminbc]

I am still looking for a Rake, if you know a good one

[La La]

Wminbc wrote: "I am still looking for a Rake, if you know a good one"

Any male character from a Susan Johnson historical novel. I liked . I also liked by Sophie Jordan. These male characters are real rakes. They actually do have relationships with other women in the book instead of it just being implied that they are rakes.

[SandyC]

Tier III:
Update: 1/10/11
Completed: 2/50

1. Athens, Greece: Lucien in The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter 1/3/11
2. Dublin, Ireland: Jericho Barrons in Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning 1/10/11

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

Tier II:
Update: 1/10/11
Completed: 1/19

6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises): Leo in Mercy Blade by Faith Hunter 1/10/11

[Gemma]

Decided to post as I go. :)
Gem's DHASG 2011 Mega-Challenge

Level II: How Well Do You Know Your Dangerous Hero Types
Update: 11th January 2011
Completed: 1/19

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) :-Branded As Trouble Colt is a recovering alcholic Completed 09th Jan 2011

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.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes


Completed

[Gemma]

Question:- I'm currently reading The Remains of the Dead and the hero was an ex policeman. Could he be eligble as the law inforcement person? Also he works for a crime scene cleaning company.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Gem, I would say yes.

[Gemma]

yeah! Because I don't have many books with heros as law inforcement types. Though Harry Dresden could be classed as that.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

You can be creative with some of these categories. I'm not policing folks here. Just let your conscience be your guide. :)

[SandyC]

Tier II: How Well Do You Know Your Dangerous Hero Types
Update: 1/11/11
Completed: 2/19

1. Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors: Lucien from The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter 1/03/11
2. Law Enforcement: Joe Morelli in Four to Score by Janet Evanovich 1/10/11

Tier III:
Update: 1/11/11
Completed: 3/50

1. Athens, Greece: The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter 1/3/11
2. Dublin, Ireland: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning 1/10/11
3. New Jersey (The Berg): Joe Morelli in Four to Score by Janet Evanovich 1/10/11

[SandyC]

Wminbc wrote: "I am still looking for a Rake, if you know a good one"

If you still need a Rake, try Devil in Winter. Very good historical.

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

MEGA 2011 CHALLENGE

11/79 Complete

TIER I: Rank Your Bad Boy

5/10 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: EIDOLON from Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
2. Slightly Volatile:
1. Mild Mannered: MAC MACKENZIE from Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley



TIER II: How Well Do You Know Your Heroes?

3/19 Complete

Assassin: LORE from Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione Fin 18 Jan
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:



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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[Wminbc]

Updated this week...

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.
Reule, Drink of Me, Jacquelyn Frank

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, Killer of Rogue Vampires, Devoured by Darkness, Alexandra Ivy
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary):
Bobby, Special Ops/HALO specialist, Jump Start, Lisa Renee Jones
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer:
Natches, Sniper and Swapper, Nauti Dreams, Lora Leigh
4.Stalkerific Hero
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured)
Ex-Con/Foster Child, Jaz, Ink Spots, Lissa Matthews
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises):
Trent, Drug Lord, Pale Demon, Kim Harrison
7.Law Enforcement:
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate:
Jason, Pirate, Sexual Hunger, Melissa MacNeal
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)
10.Spy
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal)
Cole, Pilot, Everybody love a Hero, Marie Force
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder
Jackson, I’m on Fire, Sommer Marsden
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
Reule, Prime of the Sange, Drink of Me, Jacquelyn Frank



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. London, England, Sexual Hunger, Melissa MacNeal
8. Sange Outlands between the Mountains and Sand Lands, Drink of Me, Jacquelyn Frank
9. Baltimore MD, I’m on Fire, Sommer Marsden

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

You girls are knocking these out!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

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

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

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



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

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

[Amanda]

Although I am editing my post as I go, I figure I'll post my progress so far. I'm leaving Tier I blank for now, and will sort though the dangerous heroes later!


Tier I: Rank Your Bad Boys/Dangerous Heroes

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

Progress: 4 of 19

1.Assassin: Mesmerized
2.Modern Soldier: Ruthless Game, Kane Cannon -- Completed 1/9
3.Womanizer: Undertow, Zane Cutter -- Completed 1/13
4.Stalkerific: Dreams of a Dark Warrior
5.Tortured: Live Wire or Tempted by His Kiss
6.Criminal: Born of Shadows
7.Law Enforcement: The Ideal Man
8.Pirate: Gentle Rogue
9.Historical Warrior: Beyond the Highland Mist, Hawk -- Completed 1/4
10.Spy
11.White Collar: Fragile, Luke Rafferty - Doctor. -- Completed 1/3
12.Blue Collar:
13.Fireman: Trial by Fire or Wild Heat
14.Paranormally Lethal: Eternal Flame
15.Cowboy: Caine's Reckoning
16.Protector: Hotter Than Wildfire
17.Athlete: Changing the Game or Icebreaker
18.Rake: My Lord Scandal or After Dark with a Scoundrel
19.Duke: What I Did For a Duke or Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart



Tier III: Bad Boys Around the World

Progress: 5 of 50

1. Kentucky - Luke Rafferty, Fragile -- 1/3
2. Scotland - Sidheach "Hawk" Douglas, Beyond the Highland Mist -- 1/4
3. San Francisco, CA - Kane Cannon, Ruthless Game -- 1/9
4. St. Maarten - Zane Cutter, Undertow -- 1/13
5. Texas - Luke Garrett, Her Bodyguard -- 1/6

[Gemma]

Decided to post as I go. :)
Gem's DHASG 2011 Mega-Challenge

Level II: How Well Do You Know Your Dangerous Hero Types
Update: 14th January 2011 with more books
Completed: 1/19

Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys

1.Assassin (Contract Killer):-Kiss of the Rose

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) :-Branded As Trouble Colt is a recovering alcholic Completed 09th Jan 2011

6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises):-

7.Law Enforcement:- The Remains of the Dead

8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate:- Bound By Honor: An Erotic Novel of Maid Marian

9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier):-

10.Spy:-

11.White Collar Raider:- (Business/Legal)Lover Unleashed

12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges):-

13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder:-

14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae)Shadowfever

15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo :- Rough, Raw and Ready

16.Bodyguards/Protectors:-

17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers:-

18.Rakehell/Rake:- The Price of Desire

19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes:- Prelude to a Scandal



Currently Reading


Completed

[Bianca]

Tier II update
6/19
Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys
1.Assassin (Contract Killer)
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary)
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer Sean from Edge of Midnight
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 James Marrow from Treasured
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)
10.Spy Arthur from The Ranger
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) Grady from Mate Set
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo
16.Bodyguards/Protectors Sam from Into the Crossfire
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers Ty from Hard and Fast
18.Rakehell/Rake
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes

[Wminbc]

Bianca wrote: "Tier II update
6/19
Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys
1.Assassin (Contract Killer)
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary)
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer Sean from Edge of Midnight
..."

RE:#3
Ahhhh, Sean (heart beats faster) one of my all time favorite bad boys...his legendary consumption of woman...

[SandyC]

Tier III:
Update: 1/14/11
Completed: 4/50

1. Athens, Greece: Lucien in The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter 1/3/11
2. Dublin, Ireland: Jericho in Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning 1/10/11
3. New Jersey (The Berg): Joe Morelli in Four to Score by Janet Evanovich 1/10/11
4. Mercy Falls, Minnesota: Sam in Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 1/14/11

[~Megan~]

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

Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys
1.Assassin:
2.Modern Soldier/Mercenary: Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/10
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer: Bennett Day from Scoundrel by Zoe Archer 1/13
4.Stalkerific Hero:
5.Tortured Hero:
6.Criminal:
7.Law Enforcement:
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate:
9.Historical Warrior:
10.Spy:
11.White Collar Raider: Roarke from Judgment in Death by JD Robb 1/1
12.Blue Collar:
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder:
14.Paranormally Lethal: Raphael from Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh 1/3
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo:
16.Bodyguards/Protectors:
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers:
18.Rakehell/Rake: Gabriel St. John from Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah Maclean 1/3
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.

1. New York, NY: Judgment in Death by JD Robb 1/1
2. Grampian Mountains, Scotland: Highland Bride 1/2
3. London, England: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah Maclean 1/3
4. Denver, CO: Deadly Intent by Kylie Brant 1/4
5. Olympus Resort, Off Planet: Interlude in Death by JD Robb 1/5
6. Kingair, Scotland: Changeless by Gail Carriger 1/6
7. Florence, Italy: Blameless by Gail Carriger 1/6
8. San Diego, California: Blood Challenge by Eileen Wilks 1/7
9. San Francisco, CA: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/10
10. Dublin, Ireland: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning 1/10
11. Athens, Greece: Scoundrel by Zoe Archer 1/13

[SandyC]

Level II: How Well Do You Know Your Dangerous Hero Types
Update: 1/16/11
Completed: 3/19

1. Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors: Lucien from The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter 1/03/11
2. Law Enforcement: Joe Morelli in Four to Score by Janet Evanovich 1/10/11
3. Rake: Rafe Bowman in A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas 1/15/11

Tier III:
Update: 1/16/11
Completed: 5/50

1. Athens, Greece: Lucien in The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter 1/3/11
2. Dublin, Ireland: Jericho in Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning 1/10/11
3. New Jersey (The Berg): Joe Morelli in Four to Score by Janet Evanovich 1/10/11
4. Mercy Falls, Minnesota: Sam in Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 1/14/11
5. Hampshire, England: Rafe Bowman in A Wallflower Christmas 1/15/11

[Wminbc]

Sandy wrote: "Level II: How Well Do You Know Your Dangerous Hero Types
Update: 1/16/11
Completed: 3/19

1. Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors: Lucien from The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalte..."

Sandy...Joe Morelli...ya, bad boy-ish and certainly womanizer in his youth, but now he is just too good...Get to High Five and enjoy yourself a little Ranger (pants self)...yummy on that true bad boy...he's got it all, danger, ex-special op, ex-criminal, on and on....that Stephanie is one lucky lady!

[Gemma]

Gem's DHASG 2011 Mega-Challenge

Level II: How Well Do You Know Your Dangerous Hero Types
Update: 17th January 2011
Completed: 3/19

Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys

1.Assassin (Contract Killer):-Kiss of the Rose

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) :-Branded As Trouble Colt is a recovering alcholic Completed 09th Jan 2011

6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises):-

7.Law Enforcement:- The Remains of the Dead - Completed 15th January 2010. Review up

8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate:- Bound By Honor: An Erotic Novel of Maid Marian

9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier):-

10.Spy:-

11.White Collar Raider:- (Business/Legal)Lover Unleashed

12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges):- Undressing Mercy - Completed 16th Jan 2011

13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder:-

14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae)Shadowfever

15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo :- Rough, Raw and Ready

16.Bodyguards/Protectors:-

17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers:-

18.Rakehell/Rake:- The Price of Desire

19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes:- Prelude to a Scandal



Currently Reading

Completed

[SandyC]

Tier III:
Update: 1/17/11
Completed: 6/50

1. Athens, Greece: Lucien in The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter 1/3/11
2. Dublin, Ireland: Jericho in Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning 1/10/11
3. New Jersey (The Berg): Joe Morelli in Four to Score by Janet Evanovich 1/10/11
4. Mercy Falls, Minnesota: Sam in Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 1/14/11
5. Hampshire, England: Rafe Bowman in A Wallflower Christmas 1/15/11
6. Bon Temps, Louisiana: Eric in Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris 1/17/11

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

Tier II: Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys
Update: 20/01/2011
Completed: 4/19

1.Assassin:Skin Game(Skin, #1) by Ava Gray
2.Modern Soldier:Navarro's Promise(Breeds #24) by Lora Leigh
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker:This Side of the Grave(Night Huntress #5) by Jeanine Frost (Bones)
4.Stalkerific Hero:Bound by Blood(Soul Mates #1) by Jourdane Lane
5.Tortured Hero:The Darkest Secret(Lords of the Underworld, #7) by Gena Showalter
6.Criminal: Mercy Blade (Jane Yellowrock #3) by Faith Hunter,07/01/2011 ★★★★★
7.Law Enforcement:?????
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw:If You Dare(MacCarrick Brothers, #1) by Kresley Cole
9.Historical Warrior:Warrior(The Blades of the Rose #1) by Zoe Archer
10.Spy :The Assignment(Assignment #1) by Evangeline Anderson
11.White Collar Raider:Lover Unleashed(Black Dagger Brotherhood, #9)by JR Ward
12.Blue Collar: by Evangeline Anderson
13.Dangerous Job-holder:????
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors: Shadowfever (Fever, #5) by Karen Moning (Barrons), 20/01/2011 ★★★★★. Oh, I loved it!
15.Cowboy/Rancher: Jared (Shadow Wranglers #2) by Sarah McCarthy ★★★
16.Bodyguards/Protectors:Moonshine (Cal Leandros #2) by Rob Thurman
17.Athletes/Bikers: Dead Sexy (love at first bite #1) by Kimberly Raye,,12/01/2011,★★★
18.Rakehell/Rake :Scoundrel(The Blades of the Rose, #2) by Zoe Archer
19.Emperors/Kings:Dreams of a Dark Warrior (Immortals After Dark #11) by Kresley Cole

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

I am hearing raves about the Jane Yellowrock series. I need to get on reading it!

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

Danielle, I have not read much UF so I cannot say how cliché the Jane Yellowrock series is but she's a kick-ass heroine.

* spoilers*

She's a skinwalker, not a were and not a shifter. That's what I like, different. Jane has actual dialogues with Beast (her sidekick of sort when she shapeshifts), 'intelligent' enough to put Jane in her place. Nice change from the character being driven by baser instincts. New Orleans setting with vampires mafia going sometimes crazy and almost killing everyones (yeah, being a vampire lackey is no fun). Jane renames all the muscles around and it's downright funny sometimes.

Hope you take the time to read the series.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

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

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

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



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

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

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Valerie, I will move it up my list. It sounds like my kind of read. Thanks!

[Michelle]

This sounds like a tough challenge but I'm going to try it. I will post a list when I get my head around it! I'm going to attempt all 3 tiers.
Can I use any books read since January 1st if they qualify?

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

I'm glad you're joining us, Michelle. Any books you started on Jan 1 and after are eligible.

I thought it would be hard, but it's not too bad. I probably read a lot of books with qualifying male characters, so maybe that's why.

[Amanda]

I'm with you there Danielle - I'm going along much faster than I thought I would! I purposely chose books that aren't out yet for some of the tier II categories, and I'm going to stick with them for the challenge instead of replacing them with books that are already out. I'm in no rush to finish the challenge!

[Michelle]

Tier I- Rank Your Bad Boys/Dangerous Heroes:

10.Completely lethal hero -
9.Few boundaries-he-won't-cross hero -
8.Self-promoting/Makind my own rules Hero -
7.Insane/crazy/whacky/scary hero -
6.Ruthless hero -
5.Unpredictably dangerous hero -
4.Wolf in sheep's clothing hero -
3.Do-'bad'-things-for-reasons hero -
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Tier II-How Well Do You Know Your Dangerous Hero Types?

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)
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.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes

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[Michelle]

Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "I'm glad you're joining us, Michelle. Any books you started on Jan 1 and after are eligible.

I thought it would be hard, but it's not too bad. I probably read a lot of books with qualifying male..."

Thanks, I know a lot of my usual reading will fit in the categories. I'm hoping it won't be too hard!

[Amanda]

What I'm pleasantly surprised by is how many historical romances fit into the dangerous heroes categories. There are so many spies, rakes, womanizers, dukes, protectors, and so on it's great! I never really realized how "dangerous" historical romance heroes can be!

[Amanda]

Update

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

Progress: 5 of 19

1.Assassin: Mesmerized
2.Modern Soldier: Ruthless Game, Kane Cannon -- Completed 1/9
3.Womanizer: Undertow, Zane Cutter -- Completed 1/13
4.Stalkerific: Dreams of a Dark Warrior
5.Tortured: Live Wire or Tempted by His Kiss
6.Criminal: Born of Shadows
7.Law Enforcement: The Ideal Man
8.Pirate: Gentle Rogue
9.Historical Warrior: Beyond the Highland Mist, Hawk -- Completed 1/4
10.Spy
11.White Collar: Fragile, Luke Rafferty - Doctor. -- Completed 1/3
12.Blue Collar:
13.Fireman: Trial by Fire or Wild Heat
14.Paranormally Lethal: Eternal Flame, Zane Wynter -- Completed 1/13
15.Cowboy: Caine's Reckoning
16.Protector: Hotter Than Wildfire
17.Athlete: Changing the Game or Icebreaker
18.Rake: My Lord Scandal or After Dark with a Scoundrel
19.Duke: What I Did For a Duke or Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart


Tier III: Bad Boys Around the World

Progress: 10 of 50

1. Kentucky - Luke Rafferty, Fragile -- 1/3
2. Scotland - Sidheach "Hawk" Douglas, Beyond the Highland Mist -- 1/4
3. San Francisco, CA - Kane Cannon, Ruthless Game -- 1/9
4. St. Maarten - Zane Cutter, Undertow -- 1/13
5. Texas - Luke Garrett, Her Bodyguard -- 1/6
6. Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Zane Wynter, Eternal Flame - 1/13
7. Miami, Florida - Dan Gallagher, Hunt Her Down - 1/15
8. Mongolia - Capt. Gabriel Huntley, Warrior - 1/15
9. Burton, England - Lord Jerret Sharpe, A Hellion in Her Bed - 1/17
10. The Edge (alternate world) - Declan Camarine, On the Edge

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[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Amanda wrote: "I'm with you there Danielle - I'm going along much faster than I thought I would! I purposely chose books that aren't out yet for some of the tier II categories, and I'm going to stick with them fo..."


--That's a good attitude not to be in a rush. We have all year. I think we can all do well with this challenge!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Michelle wrote: "Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "I'm glad you're joining us, Michelle. Any books you started on Jan 1 and after are eligible.

I thought it would be hard, but it's not too bad. I probabl..."

You can do it, Michelle!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Amanda wrote: "What I'm pleasantly surprised by is how many historical romances fit into the dangerous heroes categories. There are so many spies, rakes, womanizers, dukes, protectors, and so on it's great! I nev..."


--Amanda, I think that's why I am more of a historical romance fan than contemporary. The heroes are a lot more larger than life.

[SandyC]

Level II: How Well Do You Know Your Dangerous Hero Types
Update: 1/21/11
Completed: 5/19

1. Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors: Lucien from The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter 1/03/11
2. Law Enforcement: Joe Morelli in Four to Score by Janet Evanovich 1/10/11
3. Rake: Rafe Bowman in A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas 1/15/11
4. Titled Hero: Adrian Montfort, Earl of Mowbray in Love Is Blind by Lynsay Sands 1/19/11
5. Tortured Hero: Lucas Hunter in Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 1/21/11

Tier III:
Update: 1/21/11
Completed: 8/50

1. Athens, Greece: Lucien in The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter 1/3/11
2. Dublin, Ireland: Jericho in Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning 1/10/11
3. New Jersey (The Berg): Joe Morelli in Four to Score by Janet Evanovich 1/10/11
4. Mercy Falls, Minnesota: Sam in Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 1/14/11
5. Hampshire, England: Rafe Bowman in A Wallflower Christmas 1/15/11
6. Bon Temps, Louisiana: Eric in Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris 1/17/11
7. London, England: Adrian Montfort, Earl of Mowbray in Love Is Blind by Lynsay Sands 1/21/11
8. San Francisco, California: Lucas Hunter in Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 1/21/11

[Amanda]

I am in! Are we supposed to come back and update our original message or add new ones?

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Amanda, the easiest thing to do is to write a template, and fill it in regularly and repost it here as you update your progress.

[Amanda]

I'll try tier 2 and 3, might add 1 later

[Amanda]

Thanks for the idea, I'll do that.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

No problem!

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

MEGA 2011 CHALLENGE

22/79 Complete

TIER I: Rank Your Bad Boy

7/10 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: MALKOM SLOANE from Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole Fin 12 Feb
6. Do What it Takes: RHAGE from Lover Eternal by J R Ward
5. Bad Boy:
4. Sucker Punch:
3. Give Him a Good Reason: EIDOLON from Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione Fin 11 Jan
2. Slightly Volatile:
1. Mild Mannered: MAC MACKENZIE from Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley Fin 21 Jan



TIER II: How Well Do You Know Your Heroes?

8/19 Complete

Assassin: LORE from Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione Fin 18 Jan
Modern Soldier/Mercenary:
Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer:
Stalkerific Hero:
Tortured Hero: MALKOM SLOANE from Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cold Fin 12 Feb
Criminal: JACK WINTER from Bone Gods by Caitlin Kittredge Fin 01 Jan
Law Enforcement: CAM McKAY from Shoulda Been A Cowboy by Lorelei James Fin 05 Feb
Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate:
Historical Warrior: KENZIE GREGOR from Moonlight Warrior by Janet Chapman Fin 24 Jan
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: KADE McKAY in Tied Up, Tied Down by Lorelei James Fin 30 Jan
Bodyguards/Protectors:
Sportsman/Athletes/Bikers: CAM CARTER from Stick Shift by Lissa Matthews Fin 06 Feb
Rakes:
Powerful & Titled:



TIER III: Bad Boys Around the World

7/50 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
4: MIDNIGHT BAY in Moonlight Warrior by Janet Chapman Fin 24 Jan
5: WYOMING in Tied Up, Tied Down by Lorelei James Fin 30 Jan
6: NORTH CAROLINA in Stick Shift by Lissa Matthews Fin 06 Feb
7: HELL PLANE OF OBLIVION in Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole Fin 12 Feb
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