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You're welcome. There are definitely better Tudor books out there

June BYOC
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-It Had to Be You RRRC pick-it-4-me



June BYOC
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-Slave to Sensation (5*+++)
-It Had to Be You RRRC pick-it-4-me
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Thanks Autumn! :) XOX

2 / 6 completed
1. Freaks by Tess Gerritsen completed 6/1
2. Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson completed 6/4
3. Luncheon of the Boating Party by Susan Vreeland ^
4. The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory
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6.
^ Book club selection





3/?
Because June is the start to the lazy days of Summer, I'm being lazy and not committing to a number or theme or anything at all. I'll read whatever I want, and post as I go along.
1. When Beauty Tamed the Beast Done
2. Hard to Hold
3. Doms of Dark Haven Done
4. It's In His Kiss - Done





My wedding anniversary is in June and since I am celebrating 5 years of marriage I will read 5 romances for this challenge.
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Swattin' Flies - Because of the crazieness this month I'm going to revisit some books too.
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6/3 audio
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6/6 pb
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Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny
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Duration: June 1-June 30
Mission:
1. Read a historical romance out of your tbr pile. The Endearment by LaVyrle Spencer 6/5
2. Read three category romances (of any kind).
a. Accidental Mistress by Susan Napier 6/5
b.
c.
3. Read one urban fantasy/contemporary fantasy novel.
4. Read one contemporary romance. The Real Deal by Lucy Monroe 6/2
Update: 6/6
Completed: 3/6
Swattin' Flies - Because of the crazieness this month I'm going to revisit some books too.
3 down
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6/3 audio
2.
6/6 pb
3.
6/7 kindle
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4/?
Because June is the start to the lazy days of Summer, I'm being lazy and not committing to a number or theme or anything at all. I'll read whatever I want, and post as I go along.
1. When Beauty Tamed the Beast - Done
2. Hard to Hold
3. Doms of Dark Haven - Done
4. It's In His Kiss - Done
5. On the Way to the Wedding- Done






Build Your Own Challenge
June 1 - 30
3/6
Since June is the 6th month, I'll do a book in each of 6 categories (categories subject to change)
√ Historical Romance - The Hellion and the Highlander by Lynsay Sands - 6.06.11
√ Contemporary Romance - Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard - 6.04.11
√ Cozy-Mystery - Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett - 6.07.11
Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Non-Fiction
Contemporary Fiction

June BYOC
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1. The Iron Duke - Meljean Brook 06/01 - 5*
2. The Mane Squeeze - Shelly Laurenston 06/02 - 4.5*
3. The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf - Molly Harper 06/02 - 3.5*
4. Never Too Much - Lori Foster 06/02 - 4*
5. Evan (Long, tall Texans, #8; Silhouette Romance #819) - Diana Palmer 06/02 - 4.5*
6. Just Like Heaven - Julia Quinn 06/03 - 4.5*
7. Glitter Baby - Susan Elizabeth Phillips 06/03 - 3.5*
8. Double Play - Jill Shalvis 06/03 - 4.5*
9. Slow Heat - Jill Shalvis 06/03 - 5*
10. Bound by Your Touch - Meredith Duran 06/04 - 4*
11. It Had to Be You - Susan Elizabeth Phillips 06/04 - 4*
12. Cherish - Catherine Anderson 06/04 - 4.5*
13. Kiss of Fire - Deborah Cooke 06/05 - 3.5*
14. In Bed With the Devil - Lorraine Heath 06/06 - 5*















6/?
Because June is the start to the lazy days of Summer, I'm being lazy and not committing to a number or theme or anything at all. I'll read whatever I want, and post as I go along.
1. When Beauty Tamed the Beast - Done
2. Hard to Hold
3. Doms of Dark Haven - Done
4. It's In His Kiss - Done
5. On the Way to the Wedding- Done
6. One Weekend Only - Done
7. Unlocked - Done







message 71:
by
Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny
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Duration: June 1-June 30
Mission:
1. Read a historical romance out of your tbr pile. The Endearment by LaVyrle Spencer 6/5
2. Read three category romances (of any kind).
a. Accidental Mistress by Susan Napier 6/5
b.
c.
3. Read one urban fantasy/contemporary fantasy novel. Spiral X by JJ Westendorf 6/9
4. Read one contemporary romance. The Real Deal by Lucy Monroe 6/2
Update: 6/9
Completed: 4/6

My wedding anniversary is in June and since I am celebrating 5 years of marriage I will read 5 romances for this challenge.
1.

2.

3.

4. ?
5.

message 73:
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Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny
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Thank you Danielle! :)
Swattin' Flies - Whatever I can. Whenever I can.
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6/3 audio
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6/6 pb
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6/7 kindle
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6/11 kindle
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7/?
Because June is the start to the lazy days of Summer, I'm being lazy and not committing to a number or theme or anything at all. I'll read whatever I want, and post as I go along.
1. When Beauty Tamed the Beast - Done
2. Hard to Hold
3. Doms of Dark Haven - Done
4. It's In His Kiss - Done
5. On the Way to the Wedding- Done
6. One Weekend Only - Done
7. Unlocked - Done
8. Line of Fire - Done June 10th
9. Ride the Fire - Currently Reading
10. Nate- Currently Reading











9/?
Because June is the start to the lazy days of Summer, I'm being lazy and not committing to a number or theme or anything at all. I'll read whatever I want, and post as I go along.
1. When Beauty Tamed the Beast - Done
2. Hard to Hold
3. Doms of Dark Haven - Done
4. It's In His Kiss - Done
5. On the Way to the Wedding- Done
6. One Weekend Only - Done
7. Unlocked - Done
8. Line of Fire - Done June 10th
9. Ride the Fire - Currently Reading
10. Nate- Currently Reading
11. And Holly Makes Three - Done June 12th
12. The Buyer's Agent - Done June 12th












message 78:
by
Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny
(last edited Jun 12, 2011 10:36AM)
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Duration: June 1-June 30
Mission:
1. Read a historical romance out of your tbr pile. The Endearment by LaVyrle Spencer 6/5
2. Read three category romances (of any kind).
a. Accidental Mistress by Susan Napier 6/5
b. Dangerous Allies by Renee Ryan 6/12
c.
3. Read one urban fantasy/contemporary fantasy novel. Spiral X by JJ Westendarp 6/9
4. Read one contemporary romance. The Real Deal by Lucy Monroe 6/2
Update: 6/12
Completed: 5/6

3 / 6 completed
1. Freaks by Tess Gerritsen completed 6/1
2. Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson completed 6/4
3. Luncheon of the Boating Party by Susan Vreeland ^
4. Creed's Honor by Linda Lael Miller completed 6/11
5. The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory
6.
^ Book club selection






10/?
Because June is the start to the lazy days of Summer, I'm being lazy and not committing to a number or theme or anything at all. I'll read whatever I want, and post as I go along.
1. When Beauty Tamed the Beast - Done
2. Hard to Hold
3. Doms of Dark Haven - Done
4. It's In His Kiss - Done
5. On the Way to the Wedding- Done
6. One Weekend Only - Done
7. Unlocked - Done
8. Line of Fire - Done June 10th
9. Ride the Fire - Done June 12th
10. Nate- Currently Reading
11. And Holly Makes Three - Done June 12th
12. The Buyer's Agent - Done June 12th













I thought it was a really good book, but so emotionally intense that I'm going to read books in between the rest of the series.

I'm in Italy, can't really update my post, so that'll have to wait till next week! Good reading to all of you:-)

Build Your Own Challenge
June 1 - 30
4/6
Since June is the 6th month, I'll do a book in each of 6 categories (categories subject to change)
√ Historical Romance - The Hellion and the Highlander by Lynsay Sands - 6.06.11
√ Contemporary Romance - Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard - 6.04.11
√ Cozy-Mystery - Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett - 6.07.11
√ Sci-Fi/Fantasy - The Indigo King by James Owen - 6.13.11
Non-Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
message 86:
by
Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny
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Duration: June 1-June 30
Mission:
1. Read a historical romance out of your tbr pile. The Endearment by LaVyrle Spencer 6/5
2. Read three category romances (of any kind).
a. Accidental Mistress by Susan Napier 6/5
b. Dangerous Allies by Renee Ryan 6/12
c. The Veranchetti Marriage by Lynne Graham 6/13
3. Read one urban fantasy/contemporary fantasy novel. Spiral X by JJ Westendarp 6/9
4. Read one contemporary romance. The Real Deal by Lucy Monroe 6/2
Update: 6/13
Completed: 6/6
DONE!!! Makes up for not completing even one book in my May challenge!
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Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny
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1 of 3 completed
H - Haunted by Your Touch
O - One Night, Two Heirs - completed 6/13
T - Trace of Fever



message 94:
by
Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny
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-Caressed By Ice









Build Your Own Challenge
June 1 - 30
5/6
Since June is the 6th month, I'll do a book in each of 6 categories (categories subject to change)
√ Historical Romance - The Hellion and the Highlander by Lynsay Sands - 6.06.11
√ Contemporary Romance - Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard - 6.04.11
√ Cozy-Mystery - Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett - 6.07.11
√ Sci-Fi/Fantasy - The Indigo King by James Owen
√ Non-Fiction - Marley & Me: Love and Life with the World's Worst Dog by John Grogan - 6.18.11
Contemporary Fiction

4 / 6 completed
1. Freaks by Tess Gerritsen completed 6/1
2. Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson completed 6/4
3. Luncheon of the Boating Party by Susan Vreeland ^ completed 6/18
4. Creed's Honor by Linda Lael Miller completed 6/11
5. The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory
6.
^ Book club selection





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