Read-The-Season SPRING Challenge : P-R-I-M-A-V-E-R-A (Spring)

[Kami]

READ-THE-SEASON SPRING CHALLENGE:
Duration: March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011


P:
R: Richelle Mead, Spirit Bound
I:
M: Marked by PC Cast and Kristin Cast
A: Adrian, Lara: Shades of Midnight
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Bonus: Read a book that was originally written in Italian, set in Italy, has a character of Italian descent or Italian food in the title.

[Lindy-Lane]

I'm in. Will post the books as I read them.

7/9 READ; UPDATED: 6.04.11

* R I M A * E R A

I read:

R: Nora Roberts the book The Search (3.28)

M: Merry, Merry Ghost by Carolyn Hart(4.09)

R: Roses by Leila Meacham (4.11)

A: Ally Carter the book Heist Society (4.25)

I: The Inner Circle by Brad Meltzer (5.18)

A: Carrie Adams The Stepmother: A Novel (5.22)

E: Eve by Iris Johansen (6.3)

[Tina "IRead2Escape"]

COMPLETED 0/9


P - Promises in Death by JD Robb
R - Kindred in Death by JD Robb
I - Indulgence in Death (In Death, #31) by JD Robb
M - Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
A - At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost
V - Kitty Takes a Holiday by Carrie Vaughn
E - The Elusive Prey by SJ Lewis
R - Fantasy in Death by JD Robb
A - Magic Strikes by Illona Andrews

[Daffodil]

I'm in, I'll build my list as I go.

[Sandy]

I'm in. Hopefully I can finish this one.

[Amanda]

I'm racking up the challenges!

Read The Season – PRIMAVERA (Spring)
March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011
1/9

P – It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
R – The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason
I – The Iron King by Julie Kagawa [3/21]
M – Saving Francesca by Marlina Marchetta
A – The Dream Thief by Shana Abé
V – If Angels Burn by Lynn Viehl
E – Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy
R – Ruthless by Anne Stuart
A – Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast

BONUS – Set in Italy – The Second Duchess by Elizabeth Loupas

[Penney]

My personal challenge this season is to pick books by the authors' last names....


Read The Season Spring: PRIMAVERA
Duration March 20 ~ June 20, 2011
0/9 Completed

P: Phillips, Susan Elizabeth ~ Call Me Irresistible
R: Robb, J.D. ~ Treachery in Death
I: Ivy, Alexandra ~ Embrace The Darkness
M: Medeiros, Theresa ~ The Devil Wears Plaid
A: Abe, Shana ~ Queen of Dragons
V: Viehl, Lynn ~ Shadowlight
E: Ellis, Joanne ~ Spoilt
R: Rice, LIsa Marie ~ Dangerous Passion
A: Andrews, Ilona ~ Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews

[Elke]

READ-THE-SEASON WINTER CHALLENGE: P-R-I-M-A-V-E-R-A
Duration: March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011

0/10 Completed-Updated 3/18/11

P: Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas
R: Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts
I: It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn
M: Straight from the Hip by Susan Mallery
A: An Affair Without End by Candace Camp
V: The Guy Next Door: Ready, Set, Jett\Gail's Gone Wild\Just One Taste by Victoria Dahl
E: Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart by Sarah MacLean
R: His Lady Mistress by Elizabeth Rolls
A: Penelope & Prince Charming by Jennifer Ashley

Bonus: Breathing Room by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

[BJ Rose]

Read-the-Season 2010 - 2011
Spring/Primavera: March 20 - June 20, 2011 -

P = The Passionate One by Connie Brockway
R = The Ravishing One by Connie Brockway
I = Into Temptation by Kathryn Smith
M = My Lord and Spymaster by Joanna Bourne
A = All Through the Night by Connie Brockway
V = Venetia by Georgette Heyer
E = Elizabeth Peters: Lord of the Silent
R = The Reckless One by Connie Brockway
A = Amaryllis by Jayne Castle

BONUS: The Scarletti Curse by Christine Feehan

[Lili]

Read-the-Season Spring Challenge: P-R-I-M-A-V-E-R-A
Duration: March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011
10/10 Completed

P - The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton 04/25***
R - Robb, J.D. Immortal in Death 04/30*****
I - My Immortal by Erin McCarthy 03/27***
M - Macomber, Debbie. 16 Lighthouse Road 04/23****
A - A Lot Like Love by Julie James 05/06***
V - Vamps and the City by Kerrelyn Sparks 04/03***
E - Erin McCarthy. Flat-Out Sexy 03/21*****
R - J.R. Ward. Lover Unleashed 04/22***
A - Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh 04/18****

Bonus
Morelli - High Five by Janet Evanovich 04/18*****

[AH]

Read-the-Season Spring Challenge: P-R-I-M-A-V-E-R-A
Duration: March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011
3/9 Completed

P - The Taste of Night Vicki Pettersson Complete 3/22/11

R - Bite Marks Jennifer Rardin Complete 3/25/11

I - Passion Unleashed Larissa Ione

M - Magic Slays

A - Scoundrel - Zoe Archer

V - Prey - Rachel Vincent

E - Web of Lies - Jennifer Estep

R - Bitten in Two - Jennifer Rardin Complete 3/27/11

A - Wanderlust - Ann Aguirre

[Cathy]

I'm in!


PC Cast - Goddess of Legend
River Marked – Patricia Briggs
Ione, Larissa – Eternal Rider
Moning, Karen Marie – Beyond the Highland Mist
Awakened - Kristin Cast
Viehl, Lynn - Frostfire
Erin McCarthy – A Date with the Other Side
Red Riding Hood – Sarah Blakely-Cartwright
Alona Andrews – Magic Slays

[Mojca]

Ahem, shouldn't this challenge start on March 21?

[Desperado]

Read-the-Season Primavera (Spring) Challenge
Duration: 3/20/11-6/20/11
Goal: 0/9 Completed

P=
R= Rai, Alisha~Glutton For Pleasure
I=
M=
A=
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[N.L.]

The first day of Spring - this year in North America (anyways)- is the 20th.

[Chloe]

I'm gonna try.

P: Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis
R: A Rogue of My Own by Johanna Lindsey
I:
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0/9

I'll post my list as I go.

[Mojca]

N. L. wrote: "The first day of Spring - this year in North America (anyways)- is the 20th."

You're right, N.L., just checked the equinox day. My bad.

[Sandra]

Mojca, it probably threw you when Winter was listed as finishing on the 20th and Spring was listed as starting on the 20th.

[Ronyell]

I'm in!

Romance Readers Reading Challenges

READ-THE-SEASON WINTER CHALLENGE: P-R-I-M-A-V-E-R-A (Spring)
Duration: March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011

0/9

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[Fran, Moderator]

I'm in!

1/10 Completed

P- Passionate Pleasures
R- Raising the Stakes
I- I Am Number Four 3/21 (4*)
M- Manhunting or The Merry-Go-Round
A- After Dark or Anna and the French Kiss
V- Vicky Alvear Shecter- Cleopatra Rules!
E- Eloisa James-A Kiss at Midnight
R- Rose, Imogen- Quantum
A- Ann Brashares-The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants


Bonus- A Snake in Paradise (set in Italy)

[Hina]

1/10 Completed


P - Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs. Completed 3/21/11 **** (4 Stars)
R - Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb.
I - In Bed with the Devil by Susan Mallery.
M - The Mad, Bad Duke by Jennifer Ashley.
A - Dead Sexy by Amanda Ashley.
V - A Valentine Wedding by Jane Feather.
E - Duchess By Night by Eloisa James.
R - The Rebel Bride by Catherine Coulter.
A - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

Bonus: Breathing Room by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.

[Sandy]

1/10


P - Patrica C. Wrede - Thirteenth Child
R - River Marked by Patricia Briggs
I -
M -
A -
V - VJ Chambers - Little Sister: A Vampire Novella 3/21
E -
R -
A -

Bonus - A Pizza to Die For by Chris Cavender

[Elke]

READ-THE-SEASON WINTER CHALLENGE: P-R-I-M-A-V-E-R-A
Duration: March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011

1/10 Completed-Updated 3/21/11

P: Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas
R: Ruthless by Anne Stuart
I: It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn
M: Straight from the Hip by Susan Mallery
A: An Affair Without End by Candace Camp
V: The Guy Next Door: Ready, Set, Jett\Gail's Gone Wild\Just One Taste by Victoria Dahl DONE 3/21/11
E: Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart by Sarah MacLean
R: His Lady Mistress by Elizabeth Rolls
A: Penelope & Prince Charming by Jennifer Ashley

Bonus: Breathing Room by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

[Sandra]

RRRC READ-THE-SEASON WINTER CHALLENGE: P-R-I-M-A-V-E-R-A (Spring)
Duration: March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011
1/9 Completed

P - Alison Paige - Little Red and the Wolf
R - Raven's Shadow
I - Ilona Andrews - Magic Burns
M - Moon Awakening
A - Another One Bites the Dust
V - Carrie Vaughn - Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand 22/3/11 ★★★★
E - Edge Of Danger
R - Raven's Strike
A - A Girl's Guide to Vampires

[Desperado]

Read-the-Season Primavera (Spring) Challenge
Duration: 3/20/11-6/20/11
Goal: 1/9 Completed

P=
R= Rai, Alisha~Glutton For Pleasure ★★★★☆ 3/21
I= The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook
M=
A= All Jacked Up by Lorelei James
V=
E=
R=
A=

[Amanda]

Read The Season – PRIMAVERA (Spring)
March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011
2/9

P – It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
R – The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason
I – The Iron King by Julie Kagawa [3/21]
M – Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta [3/22]
A – The Dream Thief by Shana Abé
V – If Angels Burn by Lynn Viehl
E – Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy
R – Ruthless by Anne Stuart
A – Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast

BONUS – Set in Italy – The Second Duchess by Elizabeth Loupas

[Mojca]

10/10 You gotta love short-stories. ;)


P = P. Lee's Stay Forever — 03/21
R = Ruth Ann Nordin's The Watchers — 03/22
I = Immortal Blush by Lanette Currington — 03/21
M = Madison Chase's The Lion Tamer — 03/21
A = Aames, Lani - The Wolf Man's Legacy — 03/21
V = (The) Vanishing by Ruth Ann Nordin — 03/22
E = Eden, Gayle - Undeniable — 03/22
R = Ruth Ann Nordin's The Leader — 03/22
A = Ruth Ann Nordin's The Mark — 03/22

Italian bonus = Ime rože by Umberto Eco — 03/20

[Sandra]

Hooray, Mojca!

[Hina]

2/10 Completed


P - Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs. Completed 3/21/11 **** (4 Stars)
R - Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb.
I - In Bed with the Devil by Susan Mallery.
M - The Mad, Bad Duke by Jennifer Ashley. Completed 3/22/11 ***** (5 Stars)
A - Dead Sexy by Amanda Ashley.
V - A Valentine Wedding by Jane Feather.
E - Duchess By Night by Eloisa James.
R - The Rebel Bride by Catherine Coulter.
A - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

Bonus: Breathing Room by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.

[Denise]

I'll give this a try! But I need to think some about my list. :)

P = Streams of Babel by Carol Plum-Ucci Completed Mar 24
R = Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Barnes Completed Mar 31
I = Italian Fever: A Novel by Valerie Martin
M = Matched by Allie Condie Completed April 7
A = Airborn by Kenneth Oppel Completed April 10
V = The Valcourt Heiress by Catherine Coulter
E = A Cup of Tea: A Novel of 1917 by Amy Ephron Completed May 1
R = The Red Siren by M.L. Tyndall
A = The Princess and the Pea by Victoria Alexander Completed April 18

Bonus: Letters to Juliet

[Hina]

3/10 Completed


P - Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs. Completed 3/21/11 **** (4 Stars)
R - Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb.
I - In Bed with the Devil by Susan Mallery.
M - The Mad, Bad Duke by Jennifer Ashley. Completed 3/22/11 ***** (5 Stars)
A - Dead Sexy by Amanda Ashley. Completed 3/22/11 *** (3 Stars)
V - A Valentine Wedding by Jane Feather.
E - Duchess By Night by Eloisa James.
R - The Rebel Bride by Catherine Coulter.
A - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

Bonus: Breathing Room by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.

[Hayley]

I'm in :). I will post once I compile my list :D

[BJ Rose]

Read-the-Season 2010 - 2011
Spring/Primavera: March 20 - June 20, 2011
1/9

P = The Passionate One by Connie Brockway
R = The Ravishing One by Connie Brockway
I = Into Temptation by Kathryn Smith
M = My Lord and Spymaster by Joanna Bourne
A = All Through the Night by Connie Brockway
V = Venetia by Georgette Heyer
E = Elizabeth Peters: Lord of the Silent
R = The Reckless One by Connie Brockway
√ A = Amaryllis by Jayne Castle - 3.22.11

BONUS: The Scarletti Curse by Christine Feehan

[Fran, Moderator]

2/10 Completed

P- Passionate Pleasures
R- Raising the Stakes
I- I Am Number Four 3/21 (4*)
M- Manhunting or The Merry-Go-Round
A- The Alchemist 3/22
V- Vicky Alvear Shecter- Cleopatra Rules!
E- Eloisa James-A Kiss at Midnight
R- Rose, Imogen- Quantum
A- Ann Brashares-The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants


Bonus- A Snake in Paradise (set in Italy)

[N.L.]

2/10 Read

P – Perry, Marta – Leah's Choice – 3/22
R – JR Ward – Lover Unleashed
I – Invincible
M – Midnight Awakening
A – Acosta, Marta – Midnight Brunch at Casa Dracula
V – Vampyre Kisses
E – Entangled
R – Rachel Hawkins – Demonglass – 3/22
A – Afterlife

Italian Character – Valentino DeMitri – Red Hot Property

[Francesca the Fierce (Under the Covers Book Blog)]

READ-THE-SEASON WINTER CHALLENGE: P-R-I-M-A-V-E-R-A (Spring)
Duration: March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011

1/10 Completed

P: Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs
R: Shift by Rachel Vincent
I: Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews
M: The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston
A: Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh
V: Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand by Carrie Vaughn
E: Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione
R: Alpha by Rachel Vincent
A: All Jacked Up by Lorelei James
Bonus: TBD

TO READ


CURRENTLY READING


READ

[Patricia]

PRIMAVERA (Spring) - March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011
1/10

P Pride Mates Jennifer Ashley
R Roane,Caris Ascension
I Invincible Sherrilyn Kenyon
M Magic Slays Ilona Andrews
A Angelfire Courtney Allison Moulton
V Vampire Mine Kerrelyn Sparks
E Eternal Rider Larissa Ione
R Red Mortal Deidre Knight
A Alt,Madeline Home For A Spell 3/21

Bonus: Read a book that was has a character of Italian descent Plum Spooky Janet Evanovich




read

[Joyce]

READ-THE-SEASON WINTER CHALLENGE: P-R-I-M-A-V-E-R-A (Sping)
Duration: March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011

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Bonus Italy:

[Hina]

3/10 Completed


P - Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs. Completed 3/21/11 **** (4 Stars)
R - Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb.
I - In Bed with the Devil by Susan Mallery.
M - The Mad, Bad Duke by Jennifer Ashley. Completed 3/22/11 ***** (5 Stars)
A - Dead Sexy by Amanda Ashley. Completed 3/22/11 *** (3 Stars)
V - A Valentine Wedding by Jane Feather.
E - Duchess By Night by Eloisa James.
R - The Rebel Bride by Catherine Coulter.
A - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

Bonus: Breathing Room by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.

[Joann]

RRRC Read-The-Season SPRING Challenge : P-R-I-M-A-V-E-R-A (Spring)


Duration: March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011

1/10 Read (Updated 03.21.11)

P: River Marked by Patricia Briggs, 03.21.11
R: Heat Wave by Richard Castle
I: India Black by Carol. K. Carr
M: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews
A: After Dark by Jayne Castle
V: The Virgin's Lover by Philippa Gregory
E: Eternal Pleasure by Nina Bangs
R: Unknown by Rachel Caine
A: Another Chance to Dream by Lynn Kurland

Bonus:

Home To Italy by Peter Pezzelli

[Jen (jlkish)]

I'm in and will post as I go.

[Dina]

Read-the-Season Italian Edition: PRIMAVERA
Duration: March 20 - June 20

1/10 completed

P = Patrice Michelle's Colt's Choice 03/23
R = J.D. Robb's Treachery in Death
I =
M =
A =
V =
E =
R =
A =
Bonus =

[N.L.]

4/10 Read

P – Perry, Marta – Leah's Choice – 3/22
R – Rachel's Garden – 3/23
I – Invincible
M – Midnight Awakening
A – Anna's Return – 3/23
V – Vampyre Kisses
E – Entangled
R – Rachel Hawkins – Demonglass – 3/22
A – Afterlife

Italian Character – Valentino DeMitri – Red Hot Property

[Melinda]

READ-THE-SEASON WINTER CHALLENGE: P-R-I-M-A-V-E-R-A (Spring)
Duration: March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011

P=Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
R=River Marked by Patricia Briggs
I=The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
M=Mercy Blade by Faith Hunter
A=A Brush of Darkness by Allison Pang
V=Venom by Jennifer Estep
E=Enforcer by Lauren Dane
R=Nightshade by Michelle Rowan
A=Wicked Bad by R.G. Alexander

[Sandy]

2/10


P - Patrica C. Wrede - Thirteenth Child 3/23
R - River Marked by Patricia Briggs
I - Ilona Andrews - Magic Bleeds
M -
A -
V - VJ Chambers - Little Sister: A Vampire Novella 3/21
E - Eileen Rendahl - Dead on Delivery
R -
A - Anton Strout - Dead Waters

Bonus - A Pizza to Die For by Chris Cavender

[Hina]

4/10 Completed


P - Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs. Completed 3/21/11 **** (4 Stars)
R - Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 3/24/11 **** (4 Stars)
I - In Bed with the Devil by Susan Mallery.
M - The Mad, Bad Duke by Jennifer Ashley. Completed 3/22/11 ***** (5 Stars)
A - Dead Sexy by Amanda Ashley. Completed 3/22/11 *** (3 Stars)
V - A Valentine Wedding by Jane Feather.
E - Duchess By Night by Eloisa James.
R - The Rebel Bride by Catherine Coulter.
A - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

Bonus: Breathing Room by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.

[SandyC]

READ-THE-SEASON CHALLENGE: P-R-I-M-A-V-E-R-A (Sping)
Duration: March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011

0/9 Complete
P I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore
R Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead
I The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin
M Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire
A The Book of Tomorrow by Cecilia Ahern
V Vanishing Acts by Jodi Picoult
E Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich
R Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys
A PS, I Love You by Cecilia Ahern

[Desperado]

Read-the-Season Primavera (Spring) Challenge
Duration: 3/20/11-6/20/11
Goal: 2/9 Completed

P=
R= Rai, Alisha~Glutton For Pleasure ★★★★☆ 3/21
I= The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook ★★★★☆ 3/24
M=
A= All Jacked Up by Lorelei James
V=
E=
R=
A=

[Amanda]

Read The Season – PRIMAVERA (Spring)
March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011
3/9

P – It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
R – The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason [3/25]
I – The Iron King by Julie Kagawa [3/21]
M – Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta [3/22]
A – The Dream Thief by Shana Abé
V – If Angels Burn by Lynn Viehl
E – Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy
R – Ruthless by Anne Stuart
A – Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast

BONUS – Set in Italy – The Second Duchess by Elizabeth Loupas

[Hayley]

Read-The-Season SPRING Challenge : P-R-I-M-A-V-E-R-A
*Duration: March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011

P - A Painted House by John Grisham
R - Rachel Gibson, Daisy's Back in Town
I
M -Macomber, Debbie 16 Lighthouse Road
A - And Then There Were None - Agatha Christie
V
E - Erin McCarthy - A Date with the Other Side
R - Rachel Gibson - Daisy's Back in Town **Currently Reading**
A - A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught