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April's Build Your Own Challenge
W♥LK - April BYOC3/8 READ
A. Read 3 Library Books
Glory in Death by J.D. Robb - 4/4 ★★★
A Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey Archer - 4/10 ★★★★½
Warrior
B. Read 5 Books From My TBR
Play of Passion by Nalini Singh - 4/6 ★★★½
The Blood of Flowers
Reckless
Time and Chance
Catching Fire
Faith & Fidelity
Charmed, I'm Sure
April Build Your Own Challenge- finish my last March challenge book as well as read 6 books from my TBR pile including my monthly book club selection.2 / 6 completed
From March: Conspirata by Robert Harris completed 4/3
1. The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux completed 4/10
2. Down the Garden Path by Beverley Nichols ^
3. Irish Girls About Town: An Anthology of Short Stories with Maeve Binchy *
4. The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory
5. The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove by Christopher Moore
6. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
^ Book club selection
* Anthology book
I'm going for 20 again this month.1.
2. Bonded by Blood by Laurie London
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6. Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy
I'm reading anything that reminds me of April4/6 Completed.
1. Come the Spring (Spring in title) - Done
2. Lover Unleashed(New books in this series are always released in the Spring.) - Done
3. Passion Unleashed (Published in April, 2009) - Done
4. Sweet Release - Done This story takes place in Virginia on a plantation, with spring planting of tobacco and other crops.
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I'm going to make April my paranormal vamp, weres, and freak month. My goal is to read at least 12 paranormal or vamp books as I can this month. 9/12 Completed
10.Dark Needs at Night's Edgeby Kresley Cole
I'm going for 20 again this month.1.
2. Bonded by Blood by Laurie London
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7. The Chase by Erin McCarthy
April BooksWe Love Lisa Kleypas BYOC
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1. I Was Jane Austen's Best Friend - Cora Harrison 04/01 - 3*
2. Never Marry a Cowboy - Lorraine Heath 04/01 - 5*
3. Eternal Rider - Larissa Ione 04/02 - 5*
4. Scoundrel - Zoe Archer 04/02 - 5*
5. Archangel's Kiss - Nalini Singh 04/03 - 5*
6. A Mercy - Toni Morrison 04/03 - 3*
7. Desire Untamed - Pamela Palmer 04/03 - 5*
8. Message from an Unknown Chinese Mother: Stories of Love and Loss - Xinran 04/04 - 5*
9. The Serpent's Teeth - Ovid 04/04 - 4*
10. Coming Undone - Susan Andersen 04/04 - 5*
11. Archangel's Consort - Nalini Singh 04/05 - 5*
12. The Body Finder - Kimberly Derting 04/06 - 5*
13. Desires of the Dead - Kimberly Derting 04/07 - 3.5*
14. My Irresistible Earl - Gaelen Foley 04/07 - 5*
15. Schindler's List - Thomas Keneally 04/11 - 4*
16. Nine Stories - JD Salinger 04/12 - 3*
17. Twilight - Stephanie Meyer 04/12 - 5*
18. Amelia - Diana Palmer 04/12 - 4.5*
Heather's April Build Your Own Challenge 14/30
The Billionaire Boss's Forbidden Mistress - Miranda Lee
Cinderella's Wedding Wish - Jessica Hart
Tempting Fate - Alissa Johnson
Cinderella: Hired by the Prince - Marion Lennox
Lover Unleashed - J.R. Ward
Beyond Eden- Kele Moon
Hunger Untamed - Pamela Palmer
One Night with Prince Charming - Anna Depalo
Lovin' Blue
The Boss And His Secretary- Jessica Steele
Restless Heart-Emma Lang
My Irresistible Earl-Gaelen Foley
Pink Satin-Jennifer Greene
Friendly Fire - Megan Hart
Sweet Possession - Maya Banks
When He Was Bad - Shelly Laurenston
I'm going for 20 again this month.1.
2. Bonded by Blood by Laurie London
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7. The Chase by Erin McCarthy
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11/16Partholon Series by PC Cast
1) Divine by Mistake
2) Divine by Choice
3) Divine by Blood
4) Elphame's Choice
5) Brighid's Quest
Miscellaneous Mari Carr books
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Masters of the Shadowlands by Cherise Sinclair
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I'm going to make April my paranormal vamp, weres, and freak month. My goal is to read at least 12 paranormal romances this month. 12/12 Completed. Finished!
13.Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole
Almost halfway through:-DApril Books
We Love Lisa Kleypas BYOC
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1. I Was Jane Austen's Best Friend - Cora Harrison 04/01 - 3*
2. Never Marry a Cowboy - Lorraine Heath 04/01 - 5*
3. Eternal Rider - Larissa Ione 04/02 - 5*
4. Scoundrel - Zoe Archer 04/02 - 5*
5. Archangel's Kiss - Nalini Singh 04/03 - 5*
6. A Mercy - Toni Morrison 04/03 - 3*
7. Desire Untamed - Pamela Palmer 04/03 - 5*
8. Message from an Unknown Chinese Mother: Stories of Love and Loss - Xinran 04/04 - 5*
9. The Serpent's Teeth - Ovid 04/04 - 4*
10. Coming Undone - Susan Andersen 04/04 - 5*
11. Archangel's Consort - Nalini Singh 04/05 - 5*
12. The Body Finder - Kimberly Derting 04/06 - 5*
13. Desires of the Dead - Kimberly Derting 04/07 - 3.5*
14. My Irresistible Earl - Gaelen Foley 04/07 - 5*
15. Schindler's List - Thomas Keneally 04/11 - 4*
16. Nine Stories - JD Salinger 04/12 - 3*
17. Twilight - Stephanie Meyer 04/12 - 5*
18. Amelia - Diana Palmer 04/12 - 4.5*
19. The Captain of All Pleasures - Kresley Cole 04/12 - 5*
20. The Darkest Secret - Gena Showalter 04/13 - 5*
21. The Billionaire Next Door (The O'Banyon Brothers) - Jessica Bird 04/14 - 4*
22. The Price of Pleasure - Kresley Cole 04/14 - 4.5*
Lady Heather wrote: "I"m going for the following books:
[bookcover:Magic Bites..."
Ok..got kinda caught up in "Magic" series by Ilona Andrews (only listed Magic Bites..but couldn't just stop there ...OH NO!!.had to read all 4 books in 6 days)!
Starting Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead, then finishing Scoundrel by Zoe Archer
I'm reading anything that reminds me of April5/6 Completed.
1. Come the Spring (Spring in title) - Done
2. Lover Unleashed(New books in this series are always released in the Spring.) - Done
3. Passion Unleashed (Published in April, 2009) - Done
4. Sweet Release - Done This story takes place in Virginia on a plantation, with spring planting of tobacco and other crops.
5. Carnal Gift - Done This story spans several years, which include several springs.
6. Crave - Currently Reading
message 118:
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Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny
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Danielle's WLLK April BYOC 2011Goal: Read five books in the following categories.
1. Read the first book in an urban fantasy series in your tbr pile. --Child of Fire by Harry Connolly 4/3
2. Read an anthology book -- Bad Ass Faeries 3: In All Their Glory 4/7
3. Read the next book in a paranormal series -- Sin Undone by Larissa Ione 4/13
4. Read a historical romance novel -- Her Irish Warrior by Michelle Willingham 4/14
5. Read a young adult novel -- Dayling by Gabriel Madison 4/9
Update: 4/14
Completed: 5/5
All Done!!
Great job, Lady D!
I'm going for 20 again this month.1.
2. Bonded by Blood by Laurie London
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13. Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl
I think that's 12, Leah. If not, I'll get on the next go around! LOL (or when I have my glasses on)
I'm going to make April my paranormal vamp, weres, and freak month. My goal is to read at least 12 paranormal romances this month. 12/12 Completed. Finished!
Bonus- 5/
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Great job, Rose!!!!!!!
UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "I think that's 12, Leah. If not, I'll get on the next go around! LOL (or when I have my glasses on)"It's 11 right now, Dhes :)
Thanks, Leah. *sigh* Sucks getting old.
W♥LK - April BYOC5/8 READ
A. Read 3 Library Books
Glory in Death by J.D. Robb - 4/4 ★★★
A Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey Archer - 4/10 ★★★★½
Warrior
Bridge to Terabithia
B. Read 5 Books From My TBR
Play of Passion by Nalini Singh - 4/6 ★★★½
Charmed, I'm Sure by Liz Ireland - 4/14 ★★★
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - 4/14 ★★★
The Blood of Flowers
Time and Chance
Catching Fire
Faith & Fidelity
April's BYOCDuration: April 1 - April 30
Goal: Read four books that remind ME of April.
2/4 completed
1. Lipstick on His Collar by Inez Kelley == 04/07
2. Fair Game by Josh Lanyon == 04/16
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How was Fair Game, Dina?
It was very good (4 stars), UM. I've become a fan of Josh Lanyon and I plan to track down his entire backlist. :)
Thank you! I have it but haven't read it yet. I'm planning out my May reads already.
May? Wow! I'm still struggling to finish my April challenges...
Dina wrote: "May? Wow! I'm still struggling to finish my April challenges..."Oh, I'm still reading for April, too, but if I don't line things up well in advance, I forget. *sigh*
Lisa Kleypas April ChallengeRead at least 10 books in the month of April
When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy 4/6
Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts 4/2
Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts 4/3
Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts 4/3
A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole 4/8
Only With Your Love by Lisa Kleypas 4/13
Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare 4/16
Complete 7/10
That's 12 done now, Dhes :)1.
2. Bonded by Blood by Laurie London
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13. Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl
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Leah *Silk Desire* *~*Nate's Kitty Cat*~* wrote: "That's 12 done now, Dhes :)"LOL!!!! Thanks!! **hugs**
Good job, Gaynell!!!
Thank you. I really enjoy your challenges.
I'm glad to hear that, Gaynell! We love having you participate in them!!
WTG GaynellApril Books
We Love Lisa Kleypas BYOC
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1. I Was Jane Austen's Best Friend - Cora Harrison 04/01 - 3*
2. Never Marry a Cowboy - Lorraine Heath 04/01 - 5*
3. Eternal Rider - Larissa Ione 04/02 - 5*
4. Scoundrel - Zoe Archer 04/02 - 5*
5. Archangel's Kiss - Nalini Singh 04/03 - 5*
6. A Mercy - Toni Morrison 04/03 - 3*
7. Desire Untamed - Pamela Palmer 04/03 - 5*
8. Message from an Unknown Chinese Mother: Stories of Love and Loss - Xinran 04/04 - 5*
9. The Serpent's Teeth - Ovid 04/04 - 4*
10. Coming Undone - Susan Andersen 04/04 - 5*
11. Archangel's Consort - Nalini Singh 04/05 - 5*
12. The Body Finder - Kimberly Derting 04/06 - 5*
13. Desires of the Dead - Kimberly Derting 04/07 - 3.5*
14. My Irresistible Earl - Gaelen Foley 04/07 - 5*
15. Schindler's List - Thomas Keneally 04/11 - 4*
16. Nine Stories - JD Salinger 04/12 - 3*
17. Twilight - Stephanie Meyer 04/12 - 5*
18. Amelia - Diana Palmer 04/12 - 4.5*
19. The Captain of All Pleasures - Kresley Cole 04/12 - 5*
20. The Darkest Secret - Gena Showalter 04/13 - 5*
21. The Billionaire Next Door (The O'Banyon Brothers) - Jessica Bird 04/14 - 4*
22. The Price of Pleasure - Kresley Cole 04/14 - 4.5*
23. Comanche Moon - Catherine Anderson 04/15 - 5*
24. Comanche Heart - Catherine Anderson 04/15 - 5*
25. Across a Moonlit Sea - Marsha Canham 04/15 - 5*
26. Nora - Diana Palmer 04/16 - 4.5*
27. Diamond Girl - Diana Palmer 04/16 - 4*
28. Surrender - Pamela Clare 04/17 - 5*
29. Betrayed By Love - Diana Palmer 04/17 - 4.5*
30. Pregnant by the Warrior - Denise Lynn 04/17 - 3*
31. Indigo Blue - Catherine Anderson 04/17 - 4*
32. The Charm School - Susan Wiggs 04/17 - 5*
April's BYOC: Read 10 books, one of them published in April1.
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3. Bad For Each Other
4. A Lot Like Love
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That's 13 done now, Dhes :)1.
2. Bonded by Blood by Laurie London
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13. Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl
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WTG, Gaynell!Melanie, you are on a roll!
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