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2011 March Monthly Reading Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

1. March: More Than Just a Good Book
2. Happy Birthday Dee: Quinn's Hart
3. Geography: Broken Bones, Mended Hearts
4. Third Month: Cover Me
5. March Off to War: The Brazen Bride
6. Mardi Gras:
7. St. Patrick's Day: Euphorbia
8. Doctor's Day: Healing Doctor Ryan
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Raising Kane
10. Reader's Choice:

2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant’s GR bookshelf whose “day” falls on the same “day” as yours. If no one has the exact same day, then go for the closest date. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...) from BJ Rose’s shelf The Bridal Quest by Candace Camp
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from South Carolina. Master of the Night by Angela Knight
4. Third Month: Read a book that is third in a series, or has three words in the title. The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa
5. March Off to War: Read a book about war, the military or has a military character.
6. Mardi Gras: Read a book that is set in New Orleans/Louisiana, has a colorful cover (at least 3 colors) or shows a party mask. Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon
7. St.Patrick's Day: Read a book that has a predominantly green cover or has anything related to Ireland (plot, cover, character, etc). Her Warrior King by Michelle Willingham
8. Doctor's Day: Read a book with a medical theme (plot, cover, setting) to it or a Dr. McDreamy character. When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James
(The main character is a doctor based on House rather than McDreamy)
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the first 10 pages of the contemporary romance shelf.
(http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/cont...) A Date with the Other Side by Erin McCarthy
10. Reader's Choice

2. Birthday: Accidently Yours by Susan Mallery (Alexis Roark)
3. Geography: The Ultimate Romantic Challenge by Katherine Garbera
5. March Off to War: Sealed with a Kiss by Mary Margaret Daughtridge
6. Mardi Gras: Fall Fury by Jaci Burton
8. Doctor's Day: Just One of the Guys by Kristen Higgins
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Double Play by Jill Shalvis









2. Birthday (Joyce): Vamps and the City by Kerrelyn Sparks
3. South Carolina: Honey Moon by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
4. Third in Series: Iron Crowned by Richelle Mead
5. Military: Wild Man Creek by Robyn Carr
6. Colorful Cover: Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson
7. Green Cover: Passion by Lisa Valdez
9. Contemporary: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
10. My Choice: Pale Demon by Kim Harrison











Duration: March 1 - March 31
2/5 completed
√ 1. March: J.B. McDonald's Treasure Hunting == 03/04
2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant’s GR bookshelf whose “day” falls on the same “day” as yours. If no one has the exact same day, then go for the closest date.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from South Carolina.
4. Third Month: Read a book that is third in a series, or has three words in the title.
5. March Off to War: Do You Trust Me? by Desiree Holt
6. Mardi Gras: Read a book that is set in New Orleans/Louisiana, has a colorful cover (at least 3 colors) or shows a party mask.
7. St.Patrick's Day: Read a book that has a predominantly green cover or has anything related to Ireland (plot, cover, character, etc).
8. Doctor's Day: Read a book with a medical theme (plot, cover, setting) to it or a Dr. McDreamy character.
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the first 10 pages of the contemporary romance shelf.
√ 10. Reader's Choice: The Blonde Bomb Tech by Lara Santiago == 03/02



It was a very good light read as I was in bed with a bad cold and not up to reading anything black or serious.

2. HAPPY BIRTHDAY POOJA! -
3. GEOGRAPHY - Hot Blooded - Anthology
4. 3RD IN SERIES - Shadow Kiss - Richelle Mead
5. WAR - Heat Seeker - Lora Leigh
6. MARDI GRAS - Riding The Storm - Sydney Croft
7. ST.PATRICK'S DAY -
8. DOCTOR'S DAY - Once Bitten, Twice Shy - Jennifer Rardin
9. OF SHELVES & LISTS - Maverick - Lora Leigh
10. MY CHOICE -




Begins with M:Mockingjay
Diane's birthday:Catching Fire
South Carolina:Tongue In Chic
Military character:Yours Until Dawn
Colorful cover:Me, Myself, and Why?
Green cover:Devil of the Highlands
Goodreads contemporary romance shelf:Trouble in High Heels

2/8 Completed
1. M Book: Demon Moon by Meljean Brook
2. Happy Birthday Joyce! : Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews
4. Three's Suck:
5. I Declare War!: Iron Crowned by Richelle Mead
6. Let Your Freak Flag Fly: Soulless by Gail Carriger
8. They Call Me Dr. Love:
9. Contemporary Romance: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
10. Reader's Choice: Skin Game by Ava Gray









1. March: Mirror Image by Sandra Brown
2. Birthday (Tricia): Hot Blooded by Christine Feehan et al
3. Geography(South Carolina): Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia
4. Third Month: Entice by Carrie Jones
5. March Off to War: TBD
6. Mardi Gras: Beneath the Skin by Adrian Phoenix
7. St.Patrick's Day: The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson
8. Doctor's Day: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward
9. Of Shelves and Lists (Contemporary Romance): Promise Canyon by Robin Carr
10. Reader's Choice (Pick-it from Shelley):










1. M: Karen Marie Moning-Dreamfever
2. Happy Birthday Danielle!: Glass Houses-Rachel Caine
4. To The Third: Faefever-Karen Marie Moning
5. March Off to War: Dragonfly in Amber -Diana Gabaldon
10. Reader's Choice: This Side of the Grave-Jeaniene Frost

This is such a fabulous group and I want to thank everyone that has been so good about answering questions that some of the newer members have and for always remembering to re-post your updates.
A_Vishous_Fan - 1/10
Abha - 3/10
Allison - 5
Amanda - 2/5
Amanda - 10
Amethystprincess - 10
Ana - 3
Angela - 10
Angie (Mind Malfuntion) - 10
Ann (Noumena12) - 10
Babbling AKA Christina - 3
Barbara - 10
Becky - 10
Beth F. - 10
bhie - 2/3
BJ Rose - 2/8
Carolyn F. -
Cathy - 2/10
Charlotte (Buried in Books) - 5
Courtney - 10
Crystal S - 8
Cynthia - 5
D.G. - 1/?
Daffodil - 2/10
Debbie - 10
Delicious Dee - 10
Denise - 10
Diane - 2/10
Dina - 2/5
Donna - 10
Emily - 10
Emily - 3
Erin - 2/10
Eva - 10
FlibBityFLooB - 2/10
Fran - 3/10
Hayley - 5
Heather - 3
Heather (LovingMyHusbandAndMyBaby) - 1/10
Hina - 4/10
Indecisive Book Angel - 5
Jane (PS) - 10
Jasmin - 10
Jessica Rose -
Joanne - 10
Juana "Darkness" - 10
Judithe - 8
Julie (Mom2lnb) -
KarenF - 2/10
KarenH - 10
Kate - 2/8
Katharina - 1/5
Katherine -
Kathy - 5
Katie - 1/10
Katie - 3
Kelly - 8
Kim - 5
Kyhm* - 10
Lacy - 3
Laura Lulu - 7
LethalLovely - 2/8
Lindy -
Lindy-Lane - 3
Lynne - 10
Macwolf01 [Elise] - 3
Megan -
Melinda - 10
Melissa - 3/10
Michelle (shelli_m) - 3/10
Michelle S. - 1/8
Mojca - 10
MountainKat -
MsOPP (Julie) - 2/10
N.L. - 10
Nairbell - 3
Nikki -
Patty - 1/7
Peachy - 5
Penney - 10
Photojim - 1/10
Raine - 10
Rebecca - 1/10
Rebecca -
Renske - 3
Ritu - 1/10
Sallie - 10
Samantha - 1/5
Sandra - 2/10
Sarah - 5
Sarah (OddBookOut) - 10
Shannon - 10
Sharon - 10
Shazzy -
Sheila - 8
Shell - 3
Shellbelle - 5
Shelley - 5
Shirley (ShirleyTheKindleReader) - 10
Shyloh - 1/10
Steph - 5
Stephanie - 3
Susie - 10
Terra - 10
Titta - 5
Tugce Nida - 5
Valerie - 1/10
Valorie - 10
Vanessa - 8
Wan "Artemis" - 5
Please remember to re-post your updates
Happy reading everyone :o)

3 of 5 so far!
2. Happy Birthday niquae! Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) by Christine Feehan 3.5.11
4. Third Month: (three word title) Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 3.2.11
5. March Off to War: The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks 3.4.11

Duration 3/1 ~ 3/31
4/10 Read
1.M is For...:
2.Happy B'day Lady Danielle!: Warrior by Zoe Archer
3.Goin' ta South Cadillacky:
4.Third Time's the Charm:
5.WAR! Uh! Good God...: Into the Storm by Suzanne Brockmann
6.Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!: Line of Scrimmage by Marie Force
7.Erin Go Bragh! Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands
8.Doctor, Doctor...: Houston, We Have A Problem by Erin McCarthy
9. Contemporary Lovin':
10. It's My Party!: Bound to Please by Lilli Feisty











3. Geography - South Carolina: Master of Wolves by Angela Knight
5. March Off to War: Elizabeth's Wolf by Lora Leigh
6. Mardi Gras: Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones
7. St. Patrick's Day: Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb
9. Contemporary Romance Shelf: Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz or Open Season by Linda Howard
10. Reader's Choice: The Accidental Vampire by Lynsay Sands











Also Read:


2/7
2. Birthday: River Marked Patricia Briggs (Happy BD Joyce)
4. Third Month: Green Eyed Demon Jaye Wells
6. Mardi Gras: Real Vampires Have More to Love Gerry Bartlett
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Key of Knowledge Nora Roberts
10. Reader's Choice Pale Demon Kim Harrison





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3. Geography: The Ultimate Romantic Challenge by Katherine Garbera
5. March Off to War: Sealed with a Kiss by Mary Margaret Daughtridge
6. Mardi Gras: Fall Fury by Jaci Burton
8. Doctor's Day: Just One of the Guys by Kristen Higgins
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Double Play by Jill Shalvis









4/10 Read
M for March:
Happy B-day Christel!:
South Carolina: When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer
Third Month: Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
March off to War:
Mardi Gras: Night Game by Christine Feehan
St. Patrick's Day: Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning
Dr's Day: Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas
Lists & Shelves: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
My Choice:
Unread:






Read:





1/10 completed
1. Starts with M: Sleeping with the Fishes by MaryJanice Davidson
2. Happy B-Day Me:
3. Geography-South Carolina: Dead Days of Summer by Carolyn Hart
4. 3 word title: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
5. War or Military Character: Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen
6. Mardi Gras in Louisiana: Charmed and Dangerous by Toni McGee Causey
7. St. Patrick's Day: Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts
8. Doctor's Day: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
9. Contemporary Romance Shelf: The Kept Woman by Susan Donovan
10. Reader's Choice: The Demon You Know by Christine Warren










(titles are likely to change)

1/10
1. "M" Title:
2. Birthday:
3. South Carolina:
4. Third Month: At Grave's End
5. March Off to War:
6. Mardi Gras:
7. St. Patrick's Day: The Treasures of Venice by Loucinda McGary (Irish character)
8. Doctor's Day:
9. Of Shelves and Lilsts:
10. Reader's Choice:




March Monthly Challenge
4/10 completed
2. Happy Birthday Nance!: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
3. Geography: Tongue in Chic by Christina Dodd
5. March Off to War: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
6. Mardi Gras/Colorful Cover: Garden Spells
8. Doctor's Day: Afterglow by Catherine Coulter
10. Reader's Choice: Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky











3. Geography: The Ultimate Romantic Challenge by Katherine Garbera.
5. March Off to War: Dangerous Games by Lora Leigh.
6. Mardi Gras: Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon.
8. Doctor's Day: Houston, We Have A Problem by Erin McCarthy.
10. Reader's Choice: Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich.

3/8
1. Title or Author 'M': Madeline Hunter: By Possession
√ 2. BD:Same Day: Amanda - Open Season by Linda Howard - 3.01.11
3. Geography: South Carolina: Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs
4. 3rd in series/3-word title: Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts
√ 5. War/Military Character: The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens - 3.02.11
6. Mardi Gras: SKIP
√ 7. St. Patrick's Day: Tail Spin by Catherine Coulter - green cover - 3.04.11
8. Doctor's Day: SKIP
9. Of Shelves & Lists: Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare (page 5)
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

Challenge Duration: March 1 – March 31, 2011
1 out of 5 Complete!
2. Birthday: Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris ~Happy Birthday Jessica B!~
4. Third Month: Little Bitty Lies by Mary Kay Andrews
7. St.Patrick's Day: PS, I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Glitter Baby by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
10. Reader's Choice:






2/5 done
1. M-Book: Mistress of Mellyn by Victoria Holt 3/6/11
4. Third Month: Born in Shame by Nora Roberts
7. St. Patricks Day: Born in Ice by Nora Roberts
9. Shelves and Lists: Born in Fire by Nora Roberts
10. Reader's Choice: The Aristocrat by Catherine Coulter 3/2/11







1. March: Master of Desire by Kinley MacGregor
2. Birthday: Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning - Taz
4. Third Month:
6. Mardi Gras: Lost Souls by Lisa Jackson
7. St.Patrick's Day:
8. Doctor's Day: Falling Awake by Jayne Ann Krentz
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Absolutely, Positively by Jayne Ann Krentz
10. Reader's Choice: In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz

#3 Geography: Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia- currently reading
#9 Of Shelves and lists: Just Breathe by Susan Wiggs




2/ READ
1. M is for: Morgan Hawke's Fallen Star
2. Happy B-Day, Joyce (3/25): Dark Time by Dakota Banks
4. Third in Series: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
5. ♫♪ Oh I Marched to the Battle...: Twice Tempted by a Rogue by Tessa Dare - 3/4 ★★★
6. ...of New Orleans ♫♪: When a Man Loves a Weapon by Toni McGee Causey
7. Wearing of the Green: The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
9. Modern Love: Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James - 3/5 ★★★★★
10. A Treat For Me:



2. HAPPY BIRTHDAY POOJA! - Frostbite - Richelle Mead
3. GEOGRAPHY - Hot Blooded - Anthology
4. 3RD IN SERIES - Shadow Kiss - Richelle Mead
5. ..."
How'd you like Vampire Academy??

I LOVED LOVED LOVED FireFly Lane! It was such a great story, it was a long story but I never lost interest. I just kept getting more and more interested and wanted to know what was going to happen to their friendship... I definitely cried too.. My boyfriend was like are you serious why are you crying lol.. And I've liked the Sookie books so far, I just picked up Dead to the World today so I hope that I like it :)

10/10 completed
1. March: Master of the Night by Angela Knight 03/14**
2. Happy birthday BJ Rose: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 03/06*****
3. South Carolina: Hot Blooded by Christine Feehan and Angela Knight 03/09***
4. Third Month: The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston 03/11 *****
5. March Off to War: The Man Within by Lora Leigh 03/16***
6. Mardi Gras: My Immortal by Erin McCarthy 03/27***
7. St. Patrick's Day: Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts 03/20***
8. Doctor's Day: Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas 03/31***
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy 03/21*****
10. Reader's Choice: Falling Star by Olivia Brynn 03/17****

March Off to War – Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night
Mardi Gras – Dark Needs at Night's Edge
Of Shelves and Lists – Under Her Skin
Reader's Choice – River Marked











I LOVED LOVED LOVED FireFly Lane! It was..."
Oh I'm so glad you liked Firefly Lane. I finished it quick too despite the length. Have you read any other books by KH?
I'm thinking of reading Dead to the World just for my Eric love. haha.

Happy B-Day Nance Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian
South Carolina
Third in series
Military Harmony's Way Lora Leigh
Mardi Gras
St. Patricks green Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt
Doctor Not Quite a Husbandby Sherry Thomas
Of List & Shelves Vision in White by Nora White
MY CHOICE TBD
DONE 2/10

I read it a while back, I may have to reread it before I read the rest of the series...but I liked it the first time I red it.

Challenge Duration: March 1-31, 2011
4/10 Done
1. March:
2. Happy Birthday Alexis: Blood Born Linda Howard
3. South Carolina: Jane's Warlord Angela Knight
4. Third Month:
5. March Off to War:
6. Mardi Gras: Crazy Cool Tara Janzen
7. St.Patrick's Day:
8. Doctor's Day: Crossing The Line (Perfect Anatomy, #1) Lori Wilde
9. Contemporary Romance Shelf: Charlie All Night Jennifer Crusie
10. Reader's Choice: The Perfect Play Jaci Burton











1. March:
2. Birthday: Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean (Happy Birthday, Diane)
3. Geography (North Carolina):
4. Third Month:
5. March Off to War: Play of Passion by Nalini Singh
6. Mardi Gras:
7. St.Patrick's Day:
8. Doctor's Day:
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Crazy for Love by Victoria Dahl
10. Reader's Choice:











5. March Off to War: Sealed with a Kiss by Mary Margaret Daughtridge
6. Mardi Gras: Fall Fury by Jaci Burton
8. Doctor's Day: Just One of the Guys by Kristen Higgins
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Double Play by Jill Shalvis









2. Birthday (Joyce): Vamps and the City by Kerrelyn Sparks
4. Third in Series: Iron Crowned by Richelle Mead
5. Military: Wild Man Creek by Robyn Carr
6. Colorful Cover: Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson
7. Green Cover: Passion by Lisa Valdez
9. Contemporary: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
10. My Choice: Pale Demon by Kim Harrison











Begins with M:Mockingjay
Diane's birthday:Catching Fire
South Carolina:Tongue In Chic
Colorful cover:Me, Myself, and Why?
Green cover:Devil of the Highlands
Goodreads contemporary romance shelf:Trouble in High Heels

3. Geography: The Ultimate Romantic Challenge by Katherine Garbera.
5. March Off to War: Dangerous Games by Lora Leigh.
6. Mardi Gras: Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon.
8. Doctor's Day: Houston, We Have A Problem by Erin McCarthy.

1. March: starts with “M” Midnight Awakening
2. Birthday: Danielle Dance With The Devil
4. Third Month: third in a series Straight from the Hip 3/1****
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Hot On Her Heels 3/3****
10. Reader's Choice: Born to Bite 3/5****






4/5
1.
2.
3. St. Patrick's Day: Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning
4.
5.
And I believe I've saved the best for last!

1. Starts with M- Medeiros,Teresa- Goodnight,Tweetheart
2. Birthday- (Alexis)- Manhunting or Her Best Friend
3. S.Carolina- We Interrupt This Date- L.C. Evans (set in S. Carolina- .99 on kindle) or Vampire's Ball by Angela Knight (in Hot for the Holidays anthology)
4. 3rd in series or 3 words- It's All Relative-3/2
5. War/Military- Two to Love-Sophie Oak (cops at war with biker gang)
6. Louisiana- Dead In The Family 3/7
7. Green Cover- Love is Blind- Lynsay Sands
8. Medical Theme- Cindy's Doctor Charming- Teresa Southwick
9. Contemporary on 1st 10 pages of shelf- The Guy Next Door- Lori Foster 3/4 (page 10)
10. My Choice- First Step to Forever- 3/1












I'm thinking of reading Dead to the World just for my Eric love. haha. "
I have not actually read any books other then FireFly Lane. I think I am going to though since I did like her writing style. Have you read any of her others? I did look up some of her others like
True Colors and thought they sounded interesting.

True Colors and thought they sounded interesting. "
I haven't read anything else either, but definitely will in the future. Her newest Night Road looks really good as well.

3/5 Completed
1. March: Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning 3/6
2. Birthday: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
3. Geography: Sullivan's Island by Dorothea Benton Frank
4. Third Month: Faefever by Karen Marie Moning 3/3
5. March Off to War: The Rebel by Julianne MacLean 3/1

Mardi Gras – Dark Needs at Night's Edge
Of Shelves and Lists – Under Her Skin
Reader's Choice – River Marked










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Begins with M:Mockingjay
Diane's birthday:Catching Fire
South Carolina:Tongue In Chic
Third book in series:Unleashed(5*) 3/4Military character:Yours Until Dawn
Colorful cover:Me, Myself, and Why?
Green cover:Devil of the Highlands
Medical theme:Banner O'Brien
Goodreads contemporary romance shelf:Trouble in High Heels
Reader's choice:The Hunger Games(5*) 3/4