February’s Build Your Own Challenge

[Rosamina]

February BYOC:

Read 10 books: 5 historicals and 5 contemporary, and at least one of each has to be from a new author for me.

Historicals:
1. Scandal of the Year
2. When Harry Met Molly (New author)
3. Flowers from the Storm
4.
5.

Contemporary:
1. Flat-Out Sexy
2. Hard and Fast
3. Everyone Loves a Hero
4.
5.

4/10

[Becky]

We Love Lisa Kleypas February Build Own Challenge

Nation Freedom Day is February 1: the freedom to choose any book(s)
Hot Rio Nights by Stella Price
Ransom by Julie Garwood 2/4
Groundhog Day: time travel or has an animal in the book
When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Elosia James
National Wear Red Day: red cover
Boy Scout: character that is always prepared, like a warrior
Valentines Day: Love in title or about valentine's day
Lover Awakened by JR Ward

President's Day: Red White &/or Blue cover
Passions of a Wicked Earl (London's Greatest Lovers, #1) by Lorraine Heath
Black History Month
Irresistible Forces by Brenda Jackson
Chocolate: Brown cover or about vampires (I like to sink my teeth into chocolate)
Frostbite by Richelle Mead
Dark Prince by Chrisine Feehan 2/7
Flowers: flowers on cover
The Lady Most Likely...: A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn et al
2/12

[Mandy]

I'm going for 15 again, with the following "sub-goals".

4/15

Finish Series from TBR Shelf
1. A Hellion in Her Bed
2. How to Woo a Reluctant Lady
3.



Read a SS Pick
1. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake 2/8
2. The Duke
3. Addicted


Read one book from "The List" Where is this list???
TBD

Continue clearing out the TBR Shelf
1. A Lady's Guide to Improper Behavior 2/2
2. Bound By Darkness 2/4


In honor of Mardi Gras, read something set in NO
1. If Angels Burn 2/3

[Leah]

My "Once Again Read As Many Books As I Can In A Month (And Try To Beat Suzanne For Real)" Challenge

1. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 2/1
2. Carnal Ecstasy by Lissa Matthews 2/1
3. Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh 2/2
4. Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas 2/5
5. That One Night In Vegas by Brindle Chase 2/3
6. Ink Spots by Lissa Matthews 2/3
7. Random Acts of Senseless Kindness by Graham Parke 2/4
8. Clash of the Sissies by Graham Parke 2/4
9. Naked in Death by J.D. Robb 2/8
10. Glory in Death by J.D. Robb

[Desperado]

I went overboard on challenges last month so I'm focusing on tying up loose ends AND reading books for me in February.

Goal: 5/7+

Finish ongoing Quarterly Challenge

1. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews ★★★★☆ 2/5
2. Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl ★★★★☆ 2/7
3. Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles ★★★★☆ 2/3
4. Stolen Fury by Elisabeth Naughton



Read at least 3 books that I've been wanting to read for awhile (aka one's that I'm not just reading because they fit into a challenge)

5. Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost ★★★☆☆ 2/6
6. Shoulda Been A Cowboy by Lorelei James ★★★★☆ 2/9
7. TBD

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Febuary Build Your Own Challenge

Finish Lorelei James Rough Riders

5/7 Complete

1. Rough, Raw and Ready Finished 02 Febuary
2. Branded As Trouble Finished 03 Febuary
3. Strong, Silent Type Finished 03 Febuary
4. Shoulda Been A Cowboy Finished 05 Febuary
5. All Jacked Up Finished 09 Febuary
6. Raising Kane
7. Cowgirls Don't Cry

[Rosamina]

February BYOC:

Read 10 books: 5 historicals and 5 contemporary, and at least one of each has to be from a new author for me.

Historicals:
1. Scandal of the Year
2. When Harry Met Molly (New Author)
3. Flowers from the Storm
4.
5.

Contemporary:
1. Flat-Out Sexy (New Author)
2. Hard and Fast
3.
4.
5.

3/10

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

Danielle's February BYOC LK Group 2011
Read ten books that celebrate love in any way and/or romance novels.

Update: 2/9/10
Completed: 6/10

1. Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright 2/2 (Sisterly Love/Love Triangle)
2.Silverweed: a supernatural fairy tale by Dorlana Vann (Love for family) 2/5
3.Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter (Category Romance/Love for family) 2/5
4.The Panther & the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak (Historical Romance) 2/7
5.The Journey by Dan O'Brien (Love for humanity) 2/8
6.Tears of Heaven A Love Story by Jewel Adams (Contemporary Inspirational Romance) 2/8

[Autumn]

FEBRUARY BYO







-Commencement winter challenge

-The Lady Most Likely...: A Novel in Three Parts lk bk

-A Vintage Affair: A Novel winter challenge

-Happy Hour at Casa Dracula rec by D.G

- The Wedding RRC Garwood.

- Can You Keep a Secret?

- Too Good To Be True buddy read

-At Grave's End

-When Strangers Marry

-Stuck: Why We Can't (or Won't) Move On Winter challenge

-Catch A Mate

- Anne of Green Gables

- As You Desire pick-it-4 me FEB. (buddy read)

- Start Me Up

- All I Ever Wanted buddy read

-Dirty




Bonus

-Anne of Avonlea
-Anne of the Island
-Anne of Windy Poplars
-Anne's House of Dreams
-Of Thee I Sing: A Letter To My Daughters

[Becky]

I am a HUGE slacker this month!! I best be getting my hinder in gear if I want to finish!

[Becky]

We Love Lisa Kleypas February Build Own Challenge

Nation Freedom Day is February 1: the freedom to choose any book(s)
Hot Rio Nights by Stella Price
Ransom by Julie Garwood 2/4
Groundhog Day: time travel or has an animal in the book
When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Elosia James
National Wear Red Day: red cover
Boy Scout: character that is always prepared, like a warrior
Valentines Day: Love in title or about valentine's day
Lover Awakened by JR Ward

President's Day: Red White &/or Blue cover
Passions of a Wicked Earl (London's Greatest Lovers, #1) by Lorraine Heath
Black History Month
Irresistible Forces by Brenda Jackson
Chocolate: Brown cover or about vampires (I like to sink my teeth into chocolate)
Frostbite by Richelle Mead
Dark Prince by Chrisine Feehan 2/7
Flowers: flowers on cover
The Lady Most Likely...: A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn et al 2/9
3/12

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

You know what's weird, for some reason I'm feeling like the month is flying by, but it's only the 10th!

[Becky]

I feel the same-is it because it is a short month?

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Becky wrote: "I feel the same-is it because it is a short month?"


Maybe, but at most it's only 3 days shorter than the rest

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Febuary Build Your Own Challenge

Finish Lorelei James Rough Riders

6/7 Complete

1. Rough, Raw and Ready Finished 02 Febuary
2. Branded As Trouble Finished 03 Febuary
3. Strong, Silent Type Finished 03 Febuary
4. Shoulda Been A Cowboy Finished 05 Febuary
5. All Jacked Up Finished 09 Febuary
6. Raising Kane Finished 10 Febuary
7. Cowgirls Don't Cry

[BJ Rose]

We Love Lisa Kleypas
Build Your Own Challenge
February 1-28
9/10 + 5 bonus
Note: I'm not done until I've read at least 2 from each category

2-or-more Library Books
√ 1. Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz - Feb 3
√ 2. Journey Home by Yoshiko Uchida - Feb 5
√ 3. A Loyal Character Dancer by Qiu Xiaolong - Feb 4
√ 4. Sent by Margaret Peterson Haddix - Feb 7

2-or-more From My TBRs
√ 1. A Blunt Instrument by Georgette Heyer - Feb 2
√ 2. When Marrying a Scoundrel by Kathryn Smith - Feb 1
√ 3. The Witch and the Warrior by Karyn Monk - Feb 7
√ 4. As You Desire by Connie Brockway - Feb 8

2-or-more Rereads of Books I Loved
1. Castles by Julie Garwood
√ 2. If Angels Burn by Lynn Viehl - Feb 6
3. Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts

2-or-more Non-Fiction Books
1. The Private World of Georgette Heyer by Jane Aiken Hodge
√ 2. Adams vs. Jefferson: The Tumultuous Election of 1800 by John Ferling - Feb 5
√ 3. Dr. Duke's Essential Herbs by James Duke - Feb 9

2-or-more As the Mood Strikes Me
√ 1. Superior Saturday by Garth Nix - Feb 4
√ 2. Lord Sunday by Garth Nix - Feb 8
√ 3. The BFG by Roald Dahl - Feb 9

[Mandy]

I'm going for 15 again, with the following "sub-goals".

5/15

Finish Series from TBR Shelf
1. A Hellion in Her Bed
2. How to Woo a Reluctant Lady
3.



Read a SS Pick
1. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake 2/8
2. The Duke
3. Addicted


Read one book from "The List" Where is this list???
TBD

Continue clearing out the TBR Shelf
1. A Lady's Guide to Improper Behavior 2/2
2. Bound By Darkness 2/4
3. Dragon Warrior 2/10


In honor of Mardi Gras, read something set in NO
1. If Angels Burn 2/3

[Desperado]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "You know what's weird, for some reason I'm feeling like the month is flying by, but it's only the 10th!"

I feel like the month is going slow & I'M going too fast. It's only the 10th but I've already read 7 books this month. I need to slow down & stop acting like Obama is going to enforce a mass book burning.

[D.G.]

I feel like I've been stuck in the same book all month (but I slow down when I read fiction.) The rest of the month, it will be romance or YA!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I've been pretty happy with the books I've been reading, but I feel like I better hurry or I won't finish in time! LOL

[Laura]

I'm having a difficult time getting into my book club selection, but I have to have it finished by next Tuesday so at least there is a goal.

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

Laura, I am reading a book for review, and it is so boring! I hate boring books!

[Becky]

We Love Lisa Kleypas February Build Own Challenge

Nation Freedom Day is February 1: the freedom to choose any book(s)
Hot Rio Nights by Stella Price
Ransom by Julie Garwood 2/4
Groundhog Day: time travel or has an animal in the book
When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Elosia James
National Wear Red Day: red cover
Boy Scout: character that is always prepared, like a warrior
Valentines Day: Love in title or about valentine's day
Lover Awakened by JR Ward

President's Day: Red White &/or Blue cover
Passions of a Wicked Earl (London's Greatest Lovers, #1) by Lorraine Heath
Black History Month
Irresistible Forces by Brenda Jackson 2/10
Chocolate: Brown cover or about vampires (I like to sink my teeth into chocolate)
Frostbite by Richelle Mead
Dark Prince by Chrisine Feehan 2/7
Flowers: flowers on cover
The Lady Most Likely...: A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn et al 2/9
4/12

[Melanie]

February BYOC

15/40

35 "free" books

1. A Touch of Dead 02/01 - 4*
2. Dead Until Dark 02/01 - 5*
3. Count to Ten 02/01 - 5*
4. Trial by Fire - Jo Davis 02/03 - 5*
5. What She Wants - Lynsay Sands 02/06 - 4*
6. The Reluctant Reformer - Lynsay Sands 02/07 - 4.5*
7. The Seduction of an Unknown Lady - Samantha James 02/08 - 4.5*
8. Too Much Temptation - Lori Foster 02/08 - 5*
9. Devil of the Highlands - Lynsay Sands 02/08 - 4.5*
10. The Key - Lynsay Sands 02/08 - 4*
11. Love Is Blind - Lynsay Sands 02/08 - 5*
12. The Bride - Julie Garwood 02/08 - 5*
13. Have You Seen Her? - Karen Rose 02/10 - 5*
14. I'm Watching You - Karen Rose 02/10 - 4*
15. The Wedding - Julie Garwood 02/11 - 5*
The Storyteller's Daughter: A Retelling of "The Arabian Nights"
The Good Women of China





5 classics (tentative)

Crime and Punishment - still currently reading
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
A Tale of Two Cities
Where the Red Fern Grows
North and South

[Leah]

My "Once Again Read As Many Books As I Can In A Month (And Try To Beat Suzanne For Real)" Challenge

1. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 2/1
2. Carnal Ecstasy by Lissa Matthews 2/1
3. Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh 2/2
4. Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas 2/5
5. That One Night In Vegas by Brindle Chase 2/3
6. Ink Spots by Lissa Matthews 2/3
7. Random Acts of Senseless Kindness by Graham Parke 2/4
8. Clash of the Sissies by Graham Parke 2/4
9. Naked in Death by J.D. Robb 2/8
10. Glory in Death by J.D. Robb 2/10
11. Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Febuary Build Your Own Challenge

Finish Lorelei James Rough Riders

7/7 COMPLETE!! I am gonna miss my smexy cowboys!

1. Rough, Raw and Ready Finished 02 Febuary
2. Branded As Trouble Finished 03 Febuary
3. Strong, Silent Type Finished 03 Febuary
4. Shoulda Been A Cowboy Finished 05 Febuary
5. All Jacked Up Finished 09 Febuary
6. Raising Kane Finished 10 Febuary
7. Cowgirls Don't Cry Finished 11 Febuary

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Awesome job, Suzanne!!!!

[Leah]

Suzanne, way to go, babycakes! Love those cowboys ;)

[Melanie]

Bravo Suzanne!!!:-D

[Denise]

All done!
1. Valentines: Finished! 02/04/2011

2. Hearts: Finished! 02/08/2011


3. Love: Finished! 02/05/11

4. Kisses: Finished! 02/12/11

5. Red Roses: Finished! 02/11/11

[Melanie]

Congrats Denise!!!

[Denise]

Congrats Suzanne! ~whew! That's a lot of steam for the month!!

Thanks Melanie!!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Great job, Denise!

[Gaynell]

Completed 8/10

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

Danielle's February BYOC LK Group 2011
Read ten books that celebrate love in any way and/or romance novels.

Update: 2/9/10
Completed: 7/10

1. Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright 2/2 (Sisterly Love/Love Triangle)
2.Silverweed: a supernatural fairy tale by Dorlana Vann (Love for family) 2/5
3.Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter (Category Romance/Love for family) 2/5
4.The Panther & the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak (Historical Romance) 2/7
5.The Journey by Dan O'Brien (Love for humanity) 2/8
6.Tears of Heaven A Love Story by Jewel Adams (Contemporary Inspirational Romance) 2/8
7.Naked in Death by JD Robb (Romantic/Futuristic Suspense) 2/12

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

Congrats, Suzanne and Denise!

[D.G.]

W♥LK - Feb. BYOC
4/10 READ

A. Read 3 Library Books
1. One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost - 2/6 √
2. Champagne Rules
3. The Knife of Never Letting Go

B. Read 3 Books from Other Challenges
1. The Help by Kathryn Stockett (Celebrate) - 2/9 √
2. Fallen from Grace (Friends)
3. Los renglones torcidos de Dios (Spanish)
4. A Company of Swans (Lifetime)

C. Read 2 Books Related to Valentine's Day
1. The Rake by Mary Jo Putney (Red Cover) - 2/4 √
2. My Sweet Folly - 2/12 √

D. Read 1 Secret Santa Pick
1. Sweet Seduction by Maya Banks
2. The Pemberley Chronicles

[Autumn]

FEBRUARY BYO





-Commencement winter challenge

-The Lady Most Likely...: A Novel in Three Parts lk bk

-A Vintage Affair: A Novel winter challenge

-Happy Hour at Casa Dracula rec by D.G

- The Wedding RRC Garwood.

- Can You Keep a Secret?

- Too Good To Be True buddy read

-At Grave's End

- When Strangers Marry

-Stuck: Why We Can't (or Won't) Move On Winter challenge

-Catch A Mate

- Anne of Green Gables

- As You Desire pick-it-4 me FEB. (buddy read)

- Start Me Up

- All I Ever Wanted buddy read

-Dirty




Bonus

-Anne of Avonlea
-Anne of the Island
-Anne of Windy Poplars
-Anne's House of Dreams
-Of Thee I Sing: A Letter To My Daughters

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Thanks! I am going to miss my cowboys, but i guess I must move on!: D

[Leah]

My "Once Again Read As Many Books As I Can In A Month (And Try To Beat Suzanne For Real)" Challenge

1. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 2/1
2. Carnal Ecstasy by Lissa Matthews 2/1
3. Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh 2/2
4. Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas 2/5
5. That One Night In Vegas by Brindle Chase 2/3
6. Ink Spots by Lissa Matthews 2/3
7. Random Acts of Senseless Kindness by Graham Parke 2/4
8. Clash of the Sissies by Graham Parke 2/4
9. Naked in Death by J.D. Robb 2/8
10. Glory in Death by J.D. Robb 2/10
11. Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb 2/12
12. Goodnight Tweetheart by Teresa Medeiros 2/11
13. Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh

[C Joy]

February's Build Your Own Challenge

6/11

1) Kresley Cole's MacCarrick Brothers
a) If You Dare 07Feb
b) If You Desire 09Feb
c) If You Deceive 10Feb

2) Jude Deveraux's Velvet Montgomery Annals
a) The Velvet Promise 11Feb
b) Highland Velvet 13Feb
c) Velvet Song
d) Velvet Angel 13Feb

3) Elizabeth Hoyt's Legend of the Four Soldiers
a) To Taste Temptation
b) To Seduce A Sinner
c) To Beguile A Beast
d) To Desire A Devil

[Gaynell]

Completed 9/10

[Katherine]

Here's my list

3/8

L Lord of Scoundrel's by Loretta Chase <>read 5 *
O On the Way to the Wedding
V Vision in White
E Eloisa James When the Duke Returns
F Flowers from the Storm
E Eloisa James The Lady Most Likely...: A Novel in Three Parts read 2/3
S Shephard, Lynn Murder at Mansfield Park read 2/5
T Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace... One School at a Time

[Desperado]

I went overboard on challenges last month so I'm focusing on tying up loose ends AND reading books for me in February.

Goal: 6/7+

Finish ongoing Quarterly Challenge

1. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews ★★★★☆ 2/5
2. Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl ★★★★☆ 2/7
3. Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles ★★★★☆ 2/3
4. Nightshade by Michelle Rowen ★★★☆☆ 2/14




Read at least 3 books that I've been wanting to read for awhile (aka one's that I'm not just reading because they fit into a challenge)

5. Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost ★★★☆☆ 2/6
6. Shoulda Been A Cowboy by Lorelei James ★★★★☆ 2/9
7. TBD

[Leah]

My "Once Again Read As Many Books As I Can In A Month (And Try To Beat Suzanne For Real)" Challenge

1. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 2/1
2. Carnal Ecstasy by Lissa Matthews 2/1
3. Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh 2/2
4. Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas 2/5
5. That One Night In Vegas by Brindle Chase 2/3
6. Ink Spots by Lissa Matthews 2/3
7. Random Acts of Senseless Kindness by Graham Parke 2/4
8. Clash of the Sissies by Graham Parke 2/4
9. Naked in Death by J.D. Robb 2/8
10. Glory in Death by J.D. Robb 2/10
11. Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb 2/12
12. Goodnight Tweetheart by Teresa Medeiros 2/11
13. Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh 2/14
14. Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh

[Becky]

We Love Lisa Kleypas February Build Own Challenge

Nation Freedom Day is February 1: the freedom to choose any book(s)
Hot Rio Nights by Stella Price
Ransom by Julie Garwood 2/4
Groundhog Day: time travel or has an animal in the book
When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Elosia James 2/14
National Wear Red Day: red cover
Boy Scout: character that is always prepared, like a warrior
Valentines Day: Love in title or about valentine's day
Lover Awakened by JR Ward

President's Day: Red White &/or Blue cover
Passions of a Wicked Earl (London's Greatest Lovers, #1) by Lorraine Heath
Black History Month
Irresistible Forces by Brenda Jackson 2/10
Chocolate: Brown cover or about vampires (I like to sink my teeth into chocolate)
Frostbite by Richelle Mead
Dark Prince by Chrisine Feehan 2/7
Flowers: flowers on cover
The Lady Most Likely...: A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn et al 2/9
5/12

[Joeera]

i'am done

[Desperado]

I went overboard on challenges last month so I'm focusing on tying up loose ends AND reading books for me in February.

Goal: 7/7 Finito Completo!

Finish ongoing Quarterly Challenge

1. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews ★★★★☆ 2/5
2. Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl ★★★★☆ 2/7
3. Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles ★★★★☆ 2/3
4. Nightshade by Michelle Rowen ★★★☆☆ 2/14




Read at least 3 books that I've been wanting to read for awhile (aka one's that I'm not just reading because they fit into a challenge)

5. Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost ★★★☆☆ 2/6
6. Shoulda Been A Cowboy by Lorelei James ★★★★☆ 2/9
7. Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole ★★★★☆ 2/15

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Congratulations, Lethal and Joeera!!!!!!

[Mandy]

I'm going for 15 again, with the following "sub-goals".

8/15

Finish Series from TBR Shelf
1. A Hellion in Her Bed
2. How to Woo a Reluctant Lady
3.



Read a SS Pick
1. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake 2/8
2. The Duke
3. Addicted


Read one book from "The List" Where is this list???
TBD

Continue clearing out the TBR Shelf
1. A Lady's Guide to Improper Behavior 2/2
2. Bound By Darkness 2/4
3. Dragon Warrior 2/10
4. Private Demon 2/12
5. The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker 2/14
6. The Darkly Luminous Fight for Persephone Parker (Strangely Beautiful, #2) 2/15 3*


In honor of Mardi Gras, read something set in NO
1. If Angels Burn 2/3