Romance 101 Reading Challenge

[Hina]

6/12 Completed

Start: 1/9/11


1. Contemporary Romance - Irresistible by Susan Mallery.

2. Historical Romance - Royal Seduction by Jennifer Blake. Completed 1/10/11 **** (4 Stars)

3. Romantic Suspense - Under Fire by Jo Davis. Completed 1/18/11 **** (4 Stars)

4. Paranormal Romance - The Jaguar Prince by Karen Kelley. Completed 1/12/11 **** (4 Stars)

5. Futuristic Romance - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 1/19/11 ***** (5 Stars)

6. Fantasy Romance

7. Time-travel Romance - The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning.

8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Against All Odds by Irene Hannon. Completd 1/20/11 ** (2 Stars)

9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance

10. Erotic Romance - Mortal Temptations by Allyson James.

11. Serial or Category Romance - Undercover Princess (Royally Wed) by Suzanne Brockman. Completed 1/13/11 *** (3 Stars)

12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction - Dear John by Nicholas Sparks.

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

I know it is a littyle late but I am in!

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Romance 101 Challenge

21st Jan-21st June

2/10 Complete

Contemporary Romance:
Historical Romance: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley Finished 21 January
Romantic Suspense:
Paranormal Romance: Sin Undone by Larissa Ione Finished 22 January
SF & Futuristic Romance:
Inspirational/Christian Romance:
Multi Cultural/Interracial Romance:
Erotic Romance:
Serial/Catergory Romance:
Classic or Mainstream:

[Dina]

Romance 101
Duration: January 9 - July 8

4/12 completed

1. Contemporary Romance: Lone Star Trouble by Autumn Piper == 01/14
2. Historical Romance: Unlacing the Innocent Miss by Margaret McPhee
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance:
4. Paranormal Romance: Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston == 01/15
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance: Indulgence in Death (In Death, #31) by J.D. Robb
6. Fantasy Romance: Warrior by Zoe Archer
7. Time-travel Romance:
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance:
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance: Barenaked Jane by Deanna Lee
10. Erotic Romance: Raising Kane by Lorelei James == 01/10
11. Serial or Category Romance: Feeling The Heat (Harlequin Blaze #361) by Rhonda Nelson == 01/21
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction:

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Suzanne ~Satin Seductress~ wrote: "I know it is a littyle late but I am in!"

There is no 'being late' for this challenge. : )

You set your own start and end date.

[SandyC]

Romance 101 Reading Challenge

Duration: January 11, 2011 - July 11, 2011

2/12 Complete

1. Contemporary Romance:Delicious by Susan Mallery
2. Historical Romance: Love Is Blind by Lynsey Sands 1/19/11
3. Romantic Suspense: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
4. Paranormal Romance: Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward
5. Futuristic Romance: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 1/21/11
6. Fantasy Romance: A Hunger Like No Other by Kressley Cole
7. Time Travel Romance: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
8. Inspirational/Christian Romance: True Devotion by Dee Henderson
9. Multi-Cultural or Interracial Romance: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
10. Erotic Romance: Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James
11. Serial or Category Romance: Once a Cowboy by Linda Warren
12. Mainstream Fiction: One Day by David Nicholls

[Barbara ★]

3/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Just the Way You Are - Christina Dodd
2. Historical Romance: Too Wicked to Wed - Cheryl Holt
3. Romantic Suspense: Out of Body - Stella Cameron 1/20
4. Paranormal Romance: Lover Mine - J.R. Ward
5. Futuristic Romance: Promises in Death - J.D. Robb
6. Fantasy Romance: Naked Dragon - Annette Blair 1/17
7. Time-travel Romance: Must Love Kilts - Allie Mackay
8. Inspirational Romance:
9. Interracial Romance: Skin Game - Ava Gray (hispanic)
10. Erotic Romance: Skin Trade - Laurell K. Hamilton 1/21
11. Serial Romance:
12. Classic/Mainstream Fiction: Love: A User's Guide: A Novel of Romance with Attitude - Clare Naylor

[TBD] [TBD]

[Ann (Noumena12)]

0 of 12 Completed
1/9 - 7/9/2011

1. Contemporary Romance: How Sweet It Is by Sophie Gunn 1/19
2. Historical Romance:
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance:
4. Paranormal Romance:
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance:
6. Fantasy Romance:
7. Time-travel Romance:
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance:
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance:
10. Erotic Romance:
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc):
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction (includes a love story as a major part of its storyline):

Check out my books on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/profile/noumena12

[Fran, Moderator]

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/10-7/9
4/12 Done

1. Contemporary- Breathing Room 1/22
2. Historical- Love Is Blind or The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
3. Romantic Suspense- Murder Game
4. Paranormal- From Dead to Worse
5. Sci-Fi- Silent Blade
6. Fantasy- Shiver or Soulless
7. Time-travel- The Highlander's Touch
8. Inspirational/Christian- A Very Special Delivery 1/18 (very preachy but had a sweet and interesting love story-enjoyed the characters but not the religious heavy-handedness)
9. Multi-Cultural/Interracial- Love My Way
10. Erotic- Club Shadowlands1/11
11. Serial/Category-His, Hers and...Theirs?
12. Classic/Mainstream- Dear John 1/15

[Hina]

7/12 Completed

Start: 1/9/11


1. Contemporary Romance - Irresistible by Susan Mallery.

2. Historical Romance - Royal Seduction by Jennifer Blake. Completed 1/10/11 **** (4 Stars)

3. Romantic Suspense - Under Fire by Jo Davis. Completed 1/18/11 **** (4 Stars)

4. Paranormal Romance - The Jaguar Prince by Karen Kelley. Completed 1/12/11 **** (4 Stars)

5. Futuristic Romance - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 1/19/11 ***** (5 Stars)

6. Fantasy Romance

7. Time-travel Romance - The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning. Compledted 1/21/11 **** (4 Stars)

8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Against All Odds by Irene Hannon. Completd 1/20/11 ** (2 Stars)

9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance

10. Erotic Romance - Mortal Temptations by Allyson James.

11. Serial or Category Romance - Undercover Princess (Royally Wed) by Suzanne Brockman. Completed 1/13/11 *** (3 Stars)

12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction - Dear John by Nicholas Sparks.

[Ceej]

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Time: 1/17 - 7/16

3/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Nauti Dreams 1/19
2. Historical Romance: If He's Wicked 1/17
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance No Place to Run
4. Paranormal Romance: Bone Crossed 1/23
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance Vengeance in Death
6. Fantasy Romance The Darkest Kiss
7. Time-travel Romance Outlander
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance No Other
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance Burn
10. Erotic Romance Forbidden Pleasure
11. Serial or Category Romance Twice the Temptation
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction Getting to Happy

[Tricia]

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: Jan 10 2011
End Date: Jun 10 2011
Goal: Read one book for each romance sub-genre listed.
Total: 12 books

1. Contemporary Romance
2. Historical Romance
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance
4. Paranormal Romance
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance
6. Fantasy Romance
7. Time-travel Romance
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance
10. Erotic Romance: Ghost of a Chance by Felicia Forella 01/17
11. Serial or Category Romance: Zombie Moon by Lori Devoti (Harlequin Nocturne) 01/23
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction

[Fran, Moderator]

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/10-7/9
5/12 Done

1. Contemporary- Breathing Room 1/22
2. Historical- Love Is Blind or The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
3. Romantic Suspense- Murder Game
4. Paranormal- From Dead to Worse
5. Sci-Fi- Silent Blade 1/23
6. Fantasy- Shiver or Soulless or Avalon High
7. Time-travel- The Highlander's Touch
8. Inspirational/Christian- A Very Special Delivery 1/18 (very preachy but had a sweet and interesting love story-enjoyed the characters but not the religious heavy-handedness)
9. Multi-Cultural/Interracial- Love My Way
10. Erotic- Club Shadowlands1/11
11. Serial/Category-His, Hers and...Theirs?
12. Classic/Mainstream- Dear John 1/15

[Patricia]

Jan 15th - July 14th
3/12

1. Contemporary Romance - He loves Lucy Susan Donovan
2. Historical Romance - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie Jennifer Ashley
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance - Treachery in Death J.D Robb
4. Paranormal Romance - Lover Unleashed J.R Ward
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance - Touched by an Alien Gini Koch 1/23
6. Fantasy Romance - Shadowfever Karen Marie Moning 1/19
7. Time-travel Romance - Must love Kilts Allie Mackay 1/16
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Love comes Softly Janette Oke
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance Go Fetch Shelly Laurenston
10. Erotic Romance Vampire Mistress Joey W Hill
11. Serial or Category Romance Harlequin - Captivated Nora Roberts
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline - The Lucky One Nicholas Sparks



Read

[Mojca]

13/16

1. Contemporary Romance: The Next Big Thing by Madelle Morgan — 01/10
2. Historical Romance: The Poor Governess by Barbara Cartland — 01/09
3. Romantic Suspense / Suspenseful Romance: Enemy Husband by Nina Bruhns
— 01/10
4. Paranormal Romance: Play of Passion by Nalini Singh
5. Science-Fiction / Futuristic Romance: Orchid by Jayne Castle — 01/12
6. Fantasy Romance: The Woman Inside by Autumn Dawn — 01/15
7. Time-travel Romance: A Chance in Time by Ruth Ann Nordin — 01/10
8. Inspirational / Christian Romance: Against All Odds by Irene Hannon
9. Multi-cultural / Interracial Romance: Skin Game by Ava Gray — 01/15
10. Erotic Romance: Take Me by Grace Samuels — 01/15
11. Serial / Category Romance: Night Smoke by Nora Roberts
12. Classic / Mainstream Fiction: Fever series by Karen Marie Moning — 01/18 - 01/22
(Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/19
Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/20
Faefever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/21
Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/22
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/22)

[Hina]

8/12 Completed

Start: 1/9/11


1. Contemporary Romance - Irresistible by Susan Mallery.

2. Historical Romance - Royal Seduction by Jennifer Blake. Completed 1/10/11 **** (4 Stars)

3. Romantic Suspense - Under Fire by Jo Davis. Completed 1/18/11 **** (4 Stars)

4. Paranormal Romance - The Jaguar Prince by Karen Kelley. Completed 1/12/11 **** (4 Stars)

5. Futuristic Romance - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 1/19/11 ***** (5 Stars)

6. Fantasy Romance

7. Time-travel Romance - The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning. Compledted 1/21/11 **** (4 Stars)

8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Against All Odds by Irene Hannon. Completd 1/20/11 ** (2 Stars)

9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance

10. Erotic Romance - Mortal Temptations by Allyson James.

11. Serial or Category Romance - Undercover Princess (Royally Wed) by Suzanne Brockman. Completed 1/13/11 *** (3 Stars)

12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction - Dear John by Nicholas Sparks. Completed 1/24/11 *** (3 Stars)

I was literally crying by the end of Sparks book, I felt so sad for John's character.

[Ceej]

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Time: 1/17 - 7/16

4/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Nauti Dreams 1/19
2. Historical Romance: If He's Wicked 1/17
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance No Place to Run
4. Paranormal Romance: Bone Crossed 1/23
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance Vengeance in Death
6. Fantasy Romance The Darkest Kiss
7. Time-travel Romance Outlander
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance No Other
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance Burn
10. Erotic Romance: Forbidden Pleasure 1/24
11. Serial or Category Romance Twice the Temptation
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction Getting to Happy

[Barbara ★]

5/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Just the Way You Are - Christina Dodd 1/22
2. Historical Romance: Too Wicked to Wed - Cheryl Holt
3. Romantic Suspense: Out of Body - Stella Cameron 1/20
4. Paranormal Romance: Lover Mine - J.R. Ward
5. Futuristic Romance: Promises in Death - J.D. Robb
6. Fantasy Romance: Naked Dragon - Annette Blair 1/17
7. Time-travel Romance: Must Love Kilts - Allie Mackay
8. Inspirational Romance:
9. Interracial Romance: Night's Rose - Annaliese Evans (fey/vampire) 1/22
10. Erotic Romance: Skin Trade - Laurell K. Hamilton 1/21
11. Serial Romance:
12. Classic/Mainstream Fiction: Love: A User's Guide: A Novel of Romance with Attitude - Clare Naylor

[TBD] [TBD]

[Patricia]

Jan 15th - July 14th
4/12

1. Contemporary Romance - He loves Lucy Susan Donovan 1/25
2. Historical Romance - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie Jennifer Ashley
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance - Treachery in Death J.D Robb
4. Paranormal Romance - Lover Unleashed J.R Ward
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance - Touched by an Alien Gini Koch 1/23
6. Fantasy Romance - Shadowfever Karen Marie Moning 1/19
7. Time-travel Romance - Must love Kilts Allie Mackay 1/16
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Love comes Softly Janette Oke
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance Go Fetch Shelly Laurenston
10. Erotic Romance Vampire Mistress Joey W Hill
11. Serial or Category Romance Harlequin - Captivated Nora Roberts
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline - The Lucky One Nicholas Sparks



Read

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

8 January - 7 July 2011

Completed: 4/12 Hmmm - list still subject to change!

Contemporary: Snowbound by Larissa Ione - √ 26-Jan
Historical: The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer- √ 25-Jan
Suspense: Predatory Game by Christine Feehan
Paranormal: Dark Peril by Christine Feehan
Sci-fi: Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair - √ 12-Jan
Fantasy: Guardian Of Honor by Robin D Owens
Time-travel: Rejar by Dara Joy - √ 18-Jan
Inspirational/Christian: no idea yet :)
Multi-cultural/Interracial: Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh
Erotic: Menage by Emma Holly
Serial/Category: Pregnant By The Greek Tycoon by Kim Lawrence
Classic/Love story: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger?? or Jane Eyre or Sundays at Tiffany's or Water for Elephants

[Fran, Moderator]

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/10-7/9
7/12 Done

1. Contemporary- Breathing Room 1/22
2. Historical- Love Is Blind or The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
3. Romantic Suspense- Murder Game or Fair Game
4. Paranormal- From Dead to Worse 1/25
5. Sci-Fi- Silent Blade 1/23
6. Fantasy- Shiver or Soulless
7. Time-travel- The Highlander's Touch
8. Inspirational/Christian- A Very Special Delivery 1/18 (very preachy but had a sweet and interesting love story-enjoyed the characters but not the religious heavy-handedness)
9. Multi-Cultural/Interracial- Lean on Me (Hispanic and Irish) 1/25
10. Erotic- Club Shadowlands1/11
11. Serial/Category-His, Hers and...Theirs?
12. Classic/Mainstream- Dear John 1/15

[Nita]

Jan 10 - Jul 9
3/12 done

1. Contemporary -
2. Historical - Improper Seduction
3. Suspense - Cold As Ice Jan 13 - 4 Stars
4. Paranormal - Frostfire Jan 22 - 4 Stars
5. SciFic - Doubleblind Jan 16 - 5 Stars
6. Fantasy - Beneath the Thirteen Moons
7. Time Travel - Healing the Highlander
8. Christian -
9. Multi-cultural - Ice Blue
10. Erotic - Everything Forbidden
11. Serial -
12. Mainstream -

[SandyC]

Romance 101 Reading Challenge

Duration: January 11, 2011 - July 11, 2011

3/12 Complete

1. Contemporary Romance:Delicious by Susan Mallery
2. Historical Romance: Love Is Blind by Lynsey Sands 1/19/11
3. Romantic Suspense: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
4. Paranormal Romance: Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward
5. Futuristic Romance: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 1/21/11
6. Fantasy Romance: A Hunger Like No Other by Kressley Cole
7. Time Travel Romance: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
8. Inspirational/Christian Romance: True Devotion by Dee Henderson
9. Multi-Cultural or Interracial Romance: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
10. Erotic Romance: Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James 1/26/11
11. Serial or Category Romance: Once a Cowboy by Linda Warren
12. Mainstream Fiction: One Day by David Nicholls

[exxcentrica]

RRRC Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/11/11 - 7/11/11
3/12 Completed Updated: 1/26/11

1. Contemporary Romance
2. Historical Romance The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie 1/16
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance
4. Paranormal Romance The Treasure Keeper 1/16
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance
6. Fantasy Romance
7. Time-travel Romance
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance
10. Erotic Romance
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc)
12. Mainstream Fiction Shadowfever 1/26

[Ceej]

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Time: 1/17 - 7/16

5/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Nauti Dreams 1/19
2. Historical Romance: If He's Wicked 1/17
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance No Place to Run 1/26
4. Paranormal Romance: Bone Crossed 1/23
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance Vengeance in Death
6. Fantasy Romance The Darkest Kiss
7. Time-travel Romance Outlander
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance No Other
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance Burn
10. Erotic Romance: Forbidden Pleasure 1/24
11. Serial or Category Romance Twice the Temptation
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction Getting to Happy

[Mojca]

16/16 books


1. Contemporary Romance: The Next Big Thing by Madelle Morgan — 01/10
2. Historical Romance: The Poor Governess by Barbara Cartland — 01/09
3. Romantic Suspense / Suspenseful Romance: Enemy Husband by Nina Bruhns
— 01/10
4. Paranormal Romance: Curse of Cupid by Christine McKay — 01/27
5. Science-Fiction / Futuristic Romance: Orchid by Jayne Castle — 01/12
6. Fantasy Romance: The Woman Inside by Autumn Dawn — 01/15
7. Time-travel Romance: A Chance in Time by Ruth Ann Nordin — 01/10
8. Inspirational / Christian Romance: Mistletoe and Miracles by Wendy Davy — 01/27
9. Multi-cultural / Interracial Romance: Skin Game by Ava Gray — 01/15
10. Erotic Romance: Take Me by Grace Samuels — 01/15
11. Serial / Category Romance: Night Smoke by Nora Roberts — 01/24
12. Classic / Mainstream Fiction: Fever series by Karen Marie Moning — 01/18 - 01/22
(Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/19
Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/20
Faefever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/21
Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/22
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/22)

[Ronyell]

Congrats Mojca!!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Mojca!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

As usual, Mojca, you are fast. Congratulations!

[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats Mojca!

[Becky]

WTG Mojca!

[Mojca]

Thanks, ladies.

[Hayley]

Can anyone suggest a good sci-fi romance book? I'm having a hard time finding one that interests me... Open to suggestions?

[Hayley]

Congrats Mojca! That was fast!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

~Hayley~ wrote: "Can anyone suggest a good sci-fi romance book? I'm having a hard time finding one that interests me... Open to suggestions?"

Here are my two favorites sci-fi romance series:

Linnea Sinclair's Dock Five Universe


Deidre Knight's Midnight Warriors

[Hayley]

Thanks Yz, I think I will read Parallel Attraction (it happens to be available at the library). I was having the toughest time finding a good read :(. But thanks for again!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

~Hayley~ wrote: "Thanks Yz, I think I will read Parallel Attraction (it happens to be available at the library). I was having the toughest time finding a good read :(. But thanks for again!"

Let me know what you think. : )

[Hayley]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Let me know what you think. : ) "

I definitely will :)

[SandyC]

Romance 101 Reading Challenge

Duration: January 11, 2011 - July 11, 2011

4/12 Complete

1. Contemporary Romance:Delicious by Susan Mallery
2. Historical Romance: Love Is Blind by Lynsey Sands 1/19/11
3. Romantic Suspense: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
4. Paranormal Romance: Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward
5. Futuristic Romance: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 1/21/11
6. Fantasy Romance: A Hunger Like No Other by Kressley Cole
7. Time Travel Romance: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
8. Inspirational/Christian Romance: True Devotion by Dee Henderson
9. Multi-Cultural or Interracial Romance: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
10. Erotic Romance: Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James 1/26/11
11. Serial or Category Romance: Once a Cowboy by Linda Warren 1/28/11
12. Mainstream Fiction: One Day by David Nicholls

[Tina on the Hill]

1. Contemporary Romance
2. Historical Romance Prince Charming 01/29 ****
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance Crime Scene At Cardwell Ranch (Montana Mystique)
4. Paranormal Romance The Day of the Dead
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance
6. Fantasy Romance The Healer's Apprentice
7. Time-travel Romance A Lesson in Passion
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance Hide In Plain Sight (The Three Sisters Inn Series #1)
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance
10. Erotic Romance
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc)Baby Bonanza
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline.
(What is the difference between a 'love story' and a 'romance'? The former does not guarantee a happy ending. Examples: Love Story,
The Bridges of Madison County, The Time Traveler's Wife, Nicholas Spark's books, etc)
???
All in Time
Black Silk
The Apothecary's Daughter

[Ceej]

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Time: 1/17 - 7/16

7/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Nauti Dreams 1/19
2. Historical Romance: If He's Wicked 1/17
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance No Place to Run 1/26
4. Paranormal Romance: Bone Crossed 1/23
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance Vengeance in Death
6. Fantasy Romance The Darkest Kiss
7. Time-travel Romance Outlander 1/29
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance No Other
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance Burn
10. Erotic Romance: Forbidden Pleasure 1/24
11. Serial or Category Romance: Twice the Temptation 1/29
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction Getting to Happy

[TinaNoir]

Posting as I decide:

3 of 12

Romance Reading 101
Duration Jan 10 - Jul 10

1. Contemporary Romance - Call Me Irresistible - By Susan Elizabeth Phillips
2. Historical Romance - The Accidental Wedding by Annie Gracie
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance - No Dark Place by Joan Wolf
4. Paranormal Romance - Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance - Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb
6. Fantasy Romance -
7. Time-travel Romance -
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance -
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance - Reye's Gold by Ruthie Robinson 1/9
10. Erotic Romance - Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning 1/29
11. Serial or Category Romance - Whatever You Like by Maureen Smith 1/16
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline.

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Romance 101 Challenge

21st Jan-21st June

3/10 Complete

Contemporary Romance:
Historical Romance: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley Finished 21 January
Romantic Suspense:
Paranormal Romance: Sin Undone by Larissa Ione Finished 22 January
SF & Futuristic Romance:
Inspirational/Christian Romance:
Multi Cultural/Interracial Romance:
Erotic Romance: Tied Up, Tied Down by Lorelei James Finished 30 January
Serial/Catergory Romance:
Classic or Mainstream:

[Fran, Moderator]

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/10-7/9
8/12 Done

1. Contemporary- Breathing Room 1/22
2. Historical- Love Is Blind or One Red Rose
3. Romantic Suspense- Murder Game or Fair Game
4. Paranormal- From Dead to Worse 1/25
5. Sci-Fi- Silent Blade 1/23
6. Fantasy- Darkfever
7. Time-travel- The Highlander's Touch
8. Inspirational/Christian- A Very Special Delivery 1/18 (very preachy but had a sweet and interesting love story-enjoyed the characters but not the religious heavy-handedness)
9. Multi-Cultural/Interracial- Lean on Me (Hispanic and Irish) 1/25
10. Erotic- Club Shadowlands1/11
11. Serial/Category-His, Hers and...Theirs? 1/30
12. Classic/Mainstream- Dear John 1/15

[Desperado]

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/16/11-7/16/11
Goal: 3/12

1. Contemporary Romance:
2. Historical Romance:
3. RS or Suspenseful Romance: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan ★★★★☆ 1/17
4. Paranormal Romance: Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh ★★★★☆ 1/29
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance:
6. Fantasy Romance:
7. Time-travel Romance:
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance:
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance:
10. Erotic Romance: Branded As Trouble by Lorelei James ★★★☆☆ 1/16
11. Serial or Category Romance:
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction:

[Dina]

Romance 101
Duration: January 9 - July 8

5/12 completed

1. Contemporary Romance: Lone Star Trouble by Autumn Piper == 01/14
2. Historical Romance: Captive Bride by Bonnie Dee == 01/30
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance:
4. Paranormal Romance: Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston == 01/15
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance: Indulgence in Death (In Death, #31) by J.D. Robb
6. Fantasy Romance: Warrior by Zoe Archer
7. Time-travel Romance:
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance:
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance: Barenaked Jane by Deanna Lee
10. Erotic Romance: Raising Kane by Lorelei James == 01/10
11. Serial or Category Romance: Feeling The Heat (Harlequin Blaze #361) by Rhonda Nelson == 01/21
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction:

[Jenny]

Romance Genre Challenge

1. Contemporary Romance - Nobody’s Baby But Mine 1/30/11
2. Historical Romance - Becoming Georgia by Emily Carmichael 1/9/11
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance - Hot Rocks by Nora Roberts ** 1/1/11
4. Paranormal Romance -
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance -
6. Fantasy Romance -
7. Time-travel Romance -
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance -
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance -
10. Erotic Romance -
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc) -
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction -

[Barbara ★]

6/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Just the Way You Are - Christina Dodd 1/22
2. Historical Romance: Too Wicked to Wed - Cheryl Holt
3. Romantic Suspense: Out of Body - Stella Cameron 1/20
4. Paranormal Romance: Lover Mine - J.R. Ward
5. Futuristic Romance: Promises in Death - J.D. Robb
6. Fantasy Romance: Naked Dragon - Annette Blair 1/17
7. Time-travel Romance: Must Love Kilts - Allie Mackay
8. Inspirational Romance: Bloodring - Faith Hunter 1/29 (cheating: more urban fantasy than romance)
9. Interracial Romance: Night's Rose - Annaliese Evans (fey/vampire) 1/22
10. Erotic Romance: Skin Trade - Laurell K. Hamilton 1/21
11. Serial Romance:
12. Classic/Mainstream Fiction: Love: A User's Guide: A Novel of Romance with Attitude - Clare Naylor

[TBD]

[Patricia]

Jan 15th - July 14th
5/12

1. Contemporary Romance - He loves Lucy Susan Donovan 1/25
2. Historical Romance - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie Jennifer Ashley
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance - Treachery in Death J.D Robb
4. Paranormal Romance - Lover Unleashed J.R Ward
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance - Touched by an Alien Gini Koch 1/23
6. Fantasy Romance - Shadowfever Karen Marie Moning 1/19
7. Time-travel Romance - Must love Kilts Allie Mackay 1/16
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Love comes Softly Janette Oke 1/30
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance Go Fetch Shelly Laurenston
10. Erotic Romance Vampire Mistress Joey W Hill
11. Serial or Category Romance Harlequin - Captivated Nora Roberts
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline - The Lucky One Nicholas Sparks



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[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'll give this one a go. Could prove interesting. I will post as I go. Updated 3.5.11

Beginning date 1.10.11 - End date 7.9.11

1. Contemporary Romance Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 3.2.11
2. Historical Romance - Only His by Elizabeth Lowell - 1.17.11
3. Romantic Suspense - Pursuit by Elizabeth Jennings - 1.30.11
4. Paranormal Romance - Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione - 1.11.11
5. Futuristic Romance - Midnight Crystal by Jayne Castle - 1.13.11
6. Fantasy Romance - Magic in the Wind by Christine Feehan - 3.5.11
7. Time-travel Romance
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance
9. Multi-cultural Romance - Dangerous Grounds by Shelli Stevens - 2.28.11
10. Erotic Romance - Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James - 1.16.11
11. Serial or Category Romance - Her Sexy Valentine by Stephanie Bond - 2.21.11
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction - Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris - 1.14.11