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April 2011 Reading ChallengeDuration: Month of April 2011
3/3 completed ~ Updated: 04/22/11
4) Fourth Month:
5) The Royal Wedding:
9) Pets are Wonderful Month:
2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male) Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Status: 26/26 Completed! ~ Updated: 1/2/12
a - Arthur "Ranger" Campbell - The Ranger (Monica McCarty) 1/9
b - Balfour Murray - Highland Destiny (Hannah Howell) 1/28
c - Cam Rohan - Mine Till Midnight (Lisa Kleypas) 3/26
d - Declan Chase/Aidan the Fierce - Dreams of a Dark Warrior (Kresley Cole) 3/13
e - Ethan MacCarrick - If You Deceive (Kresley Cole) 3/7
f - Francis Rohan - Ruthless (Anne Stuart) 3/24
g - Gideon Sullivan - Three Fates (Nora Roberts) 12/11
h - Hugh MacCarrick - If You Desire (Kresley Cole) 3/5
i - Ian Mackenzie - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Jennifer Ashley) 5/1
j - Jay Harry Rutledge - Tempt Me At Twilight (Lisa Kleypas) 4/6
k - Kev Merripen - Seduce Me At Sunrise (Lisa Kleypas) 3/29
l - Lucan Macleod - Dangerous Highlander (Donna Grant) 1/20
m - Mikael Blomkvist - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Stieg Larsson) 2/11
n - Nigel Murray - Highland Destiny (Hannah Howell) 1/28
o - Aidan O'Rourke - The Irish Bride (Alexis Harrington) 1/13
p - Captain Christopher Phelan - Love in the Afternoon (Lisa Kleypas) 4/17
q - Quinn Macleod - Dangerous Highlander (Donna Grant) 1/20
r - Royce "The Wolf" Westmoreland - A Kingdom of Dreams (Judith McNaught) 3/19
s - Sidheach "The Hawk" James Lyon Douglas - Beyond The Highland Mist (Karen Marie Moning) 4/15
t - Thomas Blair - The Promise (Brenda Joyce) 3/9
u - Ulric, Lord Thorsten's son - The Prize (Julie Garwood) 5/15
v - Vergil Duclairc - The Saint (Madeline Hunter) 2/18
w - Alexi de Warenne - The Promise (Brenda Joyce) 3/9
x - Xander Carrow - Matched (Ally Condie) 12/29
y - Aaron Youlgrave, Prudence's brother - An Unlikely Countess (Jo Beverley) 12/3
z - Zachary Bronson - Where Dreams Begin (Lisa Kleypas) 12/17
April 2011 - Pick It For Me Challenge (Picks by Gigi)Status: Challenge Complete 4/22/11
Friends: Hummingbird by LaVyrle Spencer
This was recommended to me by a GR friend and I loved it. I'm not a huge americana and/or western HR fan, but I became a quick fan of LaVyrle's HR's.
Romance: Wow, I had a hard time picking one for this one, but
Intense: The Conqueror by Brenda Joyce or Addicted by Charlotte Featherstone. Both are very intense books- The Conqueror because of the period in which the book took place and Addicted for other reasons related to the books title.
Emotion: Well, this book's ending is a little controversial. However, I can honestly say that this book had me laughing and crying. There was one part that literally almost had me in tears...ok, maybe literally in tears..a little bit lol! A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
New: Black Ice by Anne Stuart
I noticed that this was on your TBR and it appears to be your only romantic suspense book. So, new to you in terms of the genre. If you're in the mood for a book heavy on action and light on romance..this is the book for you. I really loved the hero!
Don't Forget: The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt.
I've recently read this one and enjoyed it.
Support:
I've been putting this off too long and I really loved Knight in Shining Armor. So, if you pick the Black Lyon, I would love to read this with you.
Bonus (friendships): The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
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Buddy Read with Rebecca:
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FAC: Iris Johansen (May 2011)Duration: May 1 - May 31, 2011
Status: Complete ~ Updated: 5/29/11
Before: New to author
Book: The Treasure
After: Would read again, but not running to the bookstore. Had a hard time connecting to the characters and the author kept skimming over love scenes. Really had to push myself to finish reading it.
RRRC's 2nd Reading Tournament: The Name Game EditionDuration: May 1, 2011 - October 30, 2011
Updated: 10/30/11
19/100 Girl's Names
25/100 Boy's Names
Girls' Names
Boys' Names
Alexander
2011 May Monthly Challenge Duration: May 1 - May 31, 2011
Status: 3/3 Completed ~ Updated: 5/21/11
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FAC: Debbie Macomber (April 2011)Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2011
Status: Started ~ Updated: 4/23/11
Before: New to author
Book: Thursdays at Eight
After:
Dare You To Read: Wedding/Marriage Theme Challenge Duration: October 15, 2010 - October 15, 2011
10/10 Completed, but not during timeframe ~ Update: 10/30/11
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RITA 2011 Finalists Challenge!Duration: May 1 - July 1, 2011
Level: Follower
Status: 4/4 Completed ~ Updated: 7/1/11
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Original, funny read. I enjoyed seeing a full figured girl as the heroine.
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A lot of the scenes and dialogue was hilarious. Only problem was that the heroine kept bugging the heck out of me.
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Unique take on the Cinderella story. Was excrutiatingly slow and bland up until the last fourth of the book.
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Hilarious! These two friends turned lovers were a great pair. A sweet, endearing read.
June 2011 - Pick It For Me Challenge (Picks by Gigi)Status: Complete ~ Updated: 6/13/11
Option: C - Period Dress
From Their TBR Shelves
1 - Book that makes you feel intrigued (by the storyline/cover whatever you choose)
The Duke by Gaelen Foley
2 - Book with a cover that makes you laugh or feel happy
Love Is Blind by Lyndsay Sands
3 - Book that makes you envious that it's on their shelves.
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(not on your TBR, but books that I've heard great things about) Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer or Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase.
From Your Read Shelves
4 - Book that made you feel so good you rated it 5 stars (well...close to 5)
Sarah's Child by Linda Howard
5 - Book you would curl up with on a stormy night
The Endearment or Hummingbird (anything HR by LaVyrle Spencer)
6 - Book you pick up when you most need a pick-me-up or a laugh
Duncan's Bride by Linda Howard (one of the best heroines IMO)
Buddy Reads
7 - Book you want to read from your TBR shelf
The Devil's Waltz by Anne Stuart or Simple Jess by Pamela Morsi
8 - Book from their TBR shelf that you are seriously considering adding to yours.
Into the Wilderness by Sara Donati
2011 June Monthly ChallengeDuration: June 1 – June 30, 2011
Status: 3/3 Completed ~ Updated: 6/19/11
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FAC: Lynsay Sands (June 2011) Duration: June 1 - June 30, 2011
Status: Complete ~ Updated: 6/5/11
Before: New to author
Book: Devil of the Highlands
After: The story was good but it wasn't the best I've ever read. I never really connected with the characters and though the scenes were funny in the beginning, the rest of the story just got kind of bland. Even so, I think I could give this author another shot.
I Need a Vacation! ChallengeDuration: June 5 - September 5, 2011
Status: 8/10 ~ Updated: 8/21/11
Once and Always by Judith McNaught (7/10)
The Giver by Lois Lowry (7/3)
3. Ski Trip: A book with snow on the cover, set in a ski resort, or has a character that skis.
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (6/11)
Then Ways To Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah Maclean (8/12)
When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer (6/19)
Last Night's Scandal (Carsington Brothers #5) by Loretta Chase (7/1)
8. Cruise Ship: Read a book set on a cruise ship, space ship, pirate ship, or any ole ship!
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas (6/15)
The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning (6/29)
Random Book List Challenge #32Duration: June 7 - July 5, 2011
Status: Complete ~ Updated: 7/3/11
Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.
Book: The Giver by Lois Lowry
Rating: 3 stars
Commentary: Amazed that this is considered a kid's book. OK... Young Adult book. I cried because parts of it were so disturbing to me. A quick, but intense read. It ended a bit abruptly. Wish it was more clear about what happens to everyone.
Random Book List Challenge #33 Duration: June 14 - July 12, 2011
Status: Complete ~ Updated: 7/5/11
Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.
Book: It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn
Rating: 4 stars
Commentary: I really fell for Gareth's character. I found Hyacinth's self doubt and unwillingness to try things she might fail at to be quite annoying. I did like the way the author described the moment each character knew they were in love. Very charming.
READ-THE-SEASON SUMMER CHALLENGE: E-S-T-A-T-E (SUMMER)Duration: June 21, 2011 - September 22, 2011
Status: 5/7, challenge not completed ~ Updated: 8/7/11
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S - The Soldier by Grace Burrowes (7/22)
T - The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley (8/7)
A - A Kiss At Midnight by Eloisa James (6/26)
T - Timeless by Alexandra Monir (7/25)
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Bonus (Summer read) - Once and Always by Judith McNaught (7/10)
Random Book List Challenge #35 Duration: June 28 - July 26, 2011
Status: Not yet started ~ Updated: 6/27/11
Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.
Book: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Richard Howard (Translator)
July 2011 - Pick It For Me Challenge (Picks by Renee) Status: Complete ~ Updated: 7/25/11
Birth Day: Saturday
1. Sun - The Hunger Games
I loved this book/series from page one to the last. (post-apocalyptic science fiction with a great storyline)
2. Moon - The Lost Symbol
I've heard good things about this one, and if you've enjoyed The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons, I hope you'll like this one too.
3. Mars - Wuthering Heights
A strong male character indeed :)
4. Mercury - Jane Eyre
It's one of the shortests on your to-read list, and I personally really liked it.
5. Jupiter - Fight Club
As I saw from your lists, you don't usually read this kind of books. But this one is definitely worth it :)
6. Venus - Me and My Shadow
This is actually a part of a series, but it can be read separately also. It's not steamy all the way, but it has certain parts ;)
7. Saturn - Gone With the Wind
Really good romance book, and not only.
8. Asteroid - Memoirs of a Geisha
I wanted to read this one for a long time but never got around to it. Hopefully now I/we will :)
9. Comet - Timeless by Alexandra Monir (7/25)
The title caught my attention, I hope it'll be interesting :)
Buddy Read with Megan: Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (7/13)
2011 July Monthly Challenge Duration: July 1 – July 31, 2011
Status: 5/5 Completed ~ Updated: 7/22/11
It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn (7/5)
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a July birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose "day" falls on the same "day" as yours. If no one has the same day, choose someone with the closest day to yours.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Virginia.
4. USA Independence Day (July 4): Read a book with a red, white, or blue cover; or, read a book (fiction or non-fiction) about the American Revolution.
5. Bastille Day (July 14): Read a book set in France, or whose author was born in or resides in France; or, read a book (fiction or non-fiction) about the French Revolution.
Once and Always by Judith McNaught (7/10)
The Soldier by Grace Burrowes (7/22)
8. I Forgot Day (July 2): Read a book that has been on your TBR shelf for at least 90 days. If you don't have a TBR shelf, read a book you have been meaning to read.
Last Night's Scandal by Loretta Chase (7/1)
Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (7/13)
The 4 ElementsDuration: July 1 – December 31, 2011
Status: 12/12 Complete! ~ Updated: 9/2/11
8/5/11 - Completed challenge (8/8 for Concoctionist)
8/7/11 - Upgraded level to Transmuter ( 12 books)
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Full Moon Challenge: Group 3Duration: April 17 - August 23, 2011
Level: Moon Walker (1 book for each category)
Status: 3/4 (Incomplete) ~ Updated: 8/23/11
The Soldier by Grace Burrowes (7/22)
Once and Always by Judith McNaught (7/10)
3. Strawberry Moon:
Cloudy With A Chance of Marriage by Kieran Kramer (8/5)
Random Book List Challenge #36 Duration: July 5 - August 2, 2011
Status: Complete ~ Updated: 7/10/11
Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.
Book: Once and Always by Judith McNaught
Rating: 4 stars
Commentary: As always, I love everything Judith McNaught. The hero Jason was a wonderfully rich and complex character. The heroine was empathetic, kind, yet annoyingly naive sometimes. I dislike forced sex scenes and "misunderstandings", which is why this isn't a 5 star rating but the overall book was exceptional. I cried a few times, a little for each character. I LOVE Jason & Tory!
2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge Duration: July 3 - December 31, 2011
Level: Chubby Chunkster (3 books, 450+ pages/book)
Status: 2/3 ~ Updated: 12/17/11
1. Graceling by Kristin Cashore (10/23) - 471 pages
2. Three Fates by Nora Roberts (12/11) - 467 pages
And the Winner is... Oscar Winners ChallengeDuration: July 4 - August 31, 2011
Status: 9/10 ~ Updated: 8/21/11
Once and Always by Judith McNaught (7/10)
It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn (7/5)
Cloudy With A Chance of Marfriage by Kieran Kramer (8/5)
The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (7/26)
Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (7/13)
6. Foreign Language Film:
The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley (8/7)
The Solider by Grace Burrowes (7/22)
Timeless by Alexandra Monir (7/25)
The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (8/9)
The RRRC Cocktails ChallengeDuration: July 15, 2011 - June 30, 2012
Level: Hammered
Status: 21/20 Complete! ~ Updated: 12/5/11
Goal: Complete your designated level of intoxication by reading the corresponding number of books that can be matched to drinks in the identified categories.
1. Jagerbomb (L-11): Something to do with war - The Soldier by Grace Burrowes (7/22)
2. Manhatten (L-6): Set in New York - Timeless by Alexandra Monir (7/25)
3. Rob Roy (L-5): Set in Scotland, has a Scottish character - The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (7/26)
4. Mint Julep (L-13): Mint-green cover - The Duke by Gaelen Foley (7/31)
5. Rusty Nail (L-9): Hero is a builder - Cloudy With A Chance of Marriage by Kieran Kramer (8/5)
6. Kamikaze (T-10): Daredevil type character, Character set at self destruct - The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley (8/7)
7. Lemon Drop (T-8): Acerbic/sarcastic character - The Immortal Highalnder by Karen Marie Moning (8/9)
8. 7&7 (T-7): 7 letters in author's last name - Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah Maclean (8/12)
9. Martini (T-4): Spy, romantic suspense - Lord of Fire by Gaelen Foley (8/21)
10. Zombie (T-11): Unconscious character - It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas (8/23)
11. Bloody Mary (T-1): Kick-ass heroine - Highland Rebel by Judith James (8/31)
12. Snakebite (T-9): Sneaky character - First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh (9/7)
13. Virgin Bloody Mary (T-2): Virgin heroine - Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas (9/10)
14. Rum Runner (L-10): Deals with smuggling - Shameless by Karen Robards (10/7)
15. Bay Breeze (L-8): Character that sails or travels - Stranger In My Arms by Lisa Kleypas (10/12)
16. Sex on the Beach (T-5): Erotica - One Wicked Sin by Nicola Cornick (10/18)
17. Long Island Ice Tea (L-7): Over 450 pages - Graceling (10/23)
18. White Russian (L-12): White cover - Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas (10/30)
19. Salty Dog (T-6): Hero is a pirate - The Viper (11/4)
20. Aberdeen Angus (Bonus): Strong Scottish character and HOT sex - Son of the Morning (11/20)
21. Soldier's Wife (Bonus): Soldier or married to soldier - Lord of Ice (11/23)
Random Book List Challenge #37 Duration: July 12 - August 9, 2011
Status: Not yet started ~ Updated: 7/11/11
Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.
Book: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
2011 August Monthly ChallengeDuration: August 1 - August 31, 2011
Status: 5/5 ~ Updated: 8/21/11
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The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley (8/7)
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Lord of Fire by Gaelen Foley (8/21)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Jersey.
4. Kiss and Make up Day: Read a book with the word kiss in the title, with kissing on the cover or has a couple that spend the book making up.
5. National Thriftshop Day: Read a book you bought at a thrift shop, got from the library or paid $1 or less for.
6. Frankenstein Day: Read a horror book or a book with a "monster" in it.
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Cloudy With A Chance of Marriage by Kieran Kramer (8/5)
8. Back to School: Read a book that takes place in school or a young adult book.
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The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (8/9)
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Ten Ways To Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah Maclean (8/12)
August 2011 - Pick It For Me Challenge (Picks by Ari) Status: Not yet started ~ Updated: 8/1/11
Height Group: C
The Highs
1. 1st Place - Memoirs of a Geisha
2. Baby Names - The Help The young girls name Mae Mobley (girls name).
The Host Very good. Much different than twilight saga. Jared (boys name.)
3. New Blood - Khaled Hosseini. The Kite Runner.
The Low
4. The Millennium Trilogy. You only have two more books!=D The Girl Who Played with Fire is next.
The Daily Routine
5. Daily Feed - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I think you should give this another try. =D It is at the end of its media days movie wise.
6. Rotating Paddocks - Into the Wild
7. Stud - Romeo and Juliet of course.
Spread the Love Buddy Reads
8. Poddy Calf -The Great Gatsby
9. Breeding Stock - I Never Promised You a Rose Garden A good title. =P The Host
Random Book List Challenge #39 Duration: July 26 - August 23, 2011
Status: Not yet started ~ Updated: 7/26/11
Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.
Book: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Random Book List Challenge #38 Duration: July 19 - August 16, 2011
Status: Not yet started ~ Updated: 8/1/11
Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.
Book: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
2011-2012 One Book for Each Genre Duration: July 30, 2011 - June 30, 2012
Status: 1/11 ~ Updated: 12/5/11
1. Contemporary: Night Whispers by Judith McNaught
2. Erotic: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
3. GLBT: Faith & Fidelity by Tere Michaels
4. Historical: On a Highland Shore by Kathleen Givens
5. Paranormal: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
7. Women's Fiction/Chick-Lit: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
8. World Lit/International: The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
9. Young Adult: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
10. Bonus ~ Classic: Emma by Jane Austen
11. Bonus ~ Religious/Inspirational: A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers
Read Your Name ChallengeDuration: August 3 - November 2, 2011
Status: 5/5, but not in timeframe ~ Updated: 11/15/11
T - Ten Ways To Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah Maclean (8/12)
A - The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley (8/7)
I - The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (8/9)
T - Then Comes Seduction by Mary Balogh (10/12)
A - At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh (11/9)
Random Book List Challenge #40 Duration: August 2 - August 30, 2011
Status: Not yet started ~ Updated: 8/2/11
Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.
Book: Beowulf - A New Verse Translation
Toy Stories Reading ChallengeDuration: August 8, 2011 – February 7, 2012
Status: 10/12 ~ Updated: 1/16/12
3. Easy Bake Oven:
4. Hot Wheels:
September Monthly Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2011
Status: 2/3 ~ Updated: 9/10/11
Willy Wonker’s Chocolate Challenge (Quarterly) Duration: 1 September – 30 November 2011
Status: 13/15 Incomplete ~ Updated: 12/4/11
1. Snickers -
8. KitKat -
READ-THE-SEASON: A-U-T-U-N-N-O (AUTUMN)Duration: September 23, 2011 - December 21, 2011
Status: 7/7, but not in timeframe ~ Updated: 12/26/11
A - At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh (11/9)
U - An Unlikely Countess by Jo Beverley (12/3)
T - Then Comes Seduction by Mary Balogh (10/12)
U - Unveiled by Courtney Milan (12/24)
N - Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt (12/6)
N - Three Fates by Nora Roberts (12/11)
O - One Wicked Sin by Nicola Cornick (10/18)
2011 October Monthly Challenge Duration: October 1 - October 31, 2011
Status: 5/3 ~ Updated: 10/30/11
Serial Reader Challenge Duration: October 1, 2011 - October 1, 2012
Status: 14/27 ~ Updated: 1/16/12
Jack the Ripper
Series 1 = Knight Miscellany by Gaelen Foley
1) Lord of Ice #3
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Series 2 = Huxtable Quintet by Mary Balogh
1) Then Comes Seduction (#2) - 10/12
2) At Last Comes Love (#3) - 11/9
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Series 3 = Banning Sisters Trilogy by Karen Robards
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3) Shameless (#3) - 10/7
Series 4 = Wallflowers by Lisa Kleypas
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Series 5 = Highland Guard by Monica McCarty
1) The Viper (#4) - 11/4
Una-book-bomber
1. Chick-lit series
2. Romance series: Dreaming of You (Gamblers #2) by Lisa Kleypas - 10/30
3. Mystery series: The Mischief of the Mistletoe (Pink Carnation #4.2) by Lauren Willig - 1/9
4. PNR/Urban-Fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Matched (Matched #1) by Ally Condie - 12/29
5. Young Adult: Graceling (The Seven Kingdoms #1) by Kristin Cashore - 10/23
Spree Series Killer
1. Totally new series author - One Wicked Sin by Nicola Cornick (The Scandalous Women of the Ton #2) - 10/18
Author-ican Psycho
1. Author you've given up on
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer
1. Series everybody keeps praising - Notorious Pleasures (Maiden Lane #2) by Elizabeth Hoyt (12/6)
The Book Strangler
1. Read a whole series
3rd Degree
Trilogy Name = McCabe Trilogy by Maya Banks
1) In Bed With a Highlander - 11/13
2) Seduction of a Highland Lass - 1/13
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Bonus: Bloody Mary
1. Series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist - Unveiled (Turner #1) by Courtney Milan (12/24)
Random Book List Challenge #48 Duration: Ends October 25, 2011
Status: Complete ~ Updated: 10/23/11
Book: Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Random Book List Challenge #50 Duration: Ends November 8, 2011
Status: Complete ~ Updated: 10/30/11
Book: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
2011 November Monthly Challenge Duration: November 1 - November 30, 2011
Status: 3/3 ~ Updated: 11/23/11
Random Book List Challenge #51 Duration: Ends November 8, 2011
Status: Incomplete ~ Updated: 11/15/11
Book: Forbidden
Love is... 120 Day ChallengeDuration: November 17, 2011 - March 17, 2012
Status: 11/12 ~ Updated: 1/16/12
Early Stages
1. Love's First Kiss - Author you've never read before: Three Fates by Nora Roberts (12/11)
2. Love at First Sight - Hero & heroine have instant attraction: Unveiled by Courtney Milan (12/24)
3. Puppy Love - Knew each other as kids: Matched by Ally Condie (12/29)
4. Blind Date - Book friend recommends: The Mischief of the Mistletoe by Lauren Willig (1/9)
Middle Stages
1. I love my job! - Hero's job (Colonel in Army) is a significant issue: Lord of Ice by Gaelen Foley (11/23)
2. Finding a New Home - Real-estate as a significant plot element: An Unlikely Countess by Jo Beverley (12/3)
3. Keeping Things Interesting - Erotica: Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks (1/13)
The End and Beyond
1. Sometimes we have to say goodbye to the ones we love - Heroine is widow: Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas (12/17)
Other Loves
1. Love thy God - Hero is an officer of a religion (Guardian of the Templar Treasure): Son of the Morning by Linda Howard (11/20)
2. Filial Love - Parent of the Hero plays a signigicant role in the story: Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt (12/6)
3. Love thy neighbor - Romance with someone next door: The Virtuoso by Grace Burrowes (1/16)
2011 December Monthly Challenge Duration: December 1 - December 31, 2011
Status: 3/3 ~ Updated: 12/17/11
2012 January Monthly Challenge Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2012
Status: 2/3 ~ Updated: 1/16/12
FAC: Maya Banks (January 2012) Duration: Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2012
Status: To be started ~ Updated: 1/13/12
Before: Familiar with author
Book: Seduction of a Highland Lass
After: Would definitely read again
2012 READ-THE-SEASON (Irish): GEIMHREADH (Winter)Duration: December 22, 2011 - March 19, 2012
Status: 3/10 ~ Updated: 1/16/12
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Romance Readers Reading Challenges
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Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
20/26 Completed ~ Updated: 11/15/11
a - After Dark with a Scoundrel (4/29)
b - The Bride (1/16)
c - The Charmer (2/21)
d - Dangerous Highlander (1/20)
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f - First Comes Marriage (9/7)
g - The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2/11)
h - Highlander's Bride (1/22)
i - The Irish Bride (1/13)
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k - A Kingdom of Dreams (3/19)
l - Love in the Afternoon (4/17)
m - Mine Till Midnight (3/26)
n - Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake (6/1)
o - Once and Always (7/10)
p - The Promise (3/9)
q -
r - The Ranger (1/9)
s - The Seducer (2/15)
t - Tempt Me at Twilight (4/6)
u - The Untamed Bride (1/14)
v - The Viper (11/4)
w - The Wedding (4/26)
x -
y -
z -