2011 July Reading Challenge

[Dobarah]

I'm playing! My initials are: D/W Done 1 of 10

July’s challenge is called: The Challenge of a Name.

Duration: July 1 – July 31, 2011


1. Heroine Delphine Dream Warrior (Dark-Hunter, #17)
2. Heroine D/W

3. Hero Wulf Kiss of the Night - currently reading
√4. Hero Dag Racho Dragonbound done July 14

5. Author D Kiss of Fire we are both legally Deborah
6. Author W Mortal Danger Eileen Wilks

7. Character (family) similar to yours or someone in your family
8. Character (family) similar to yours or someone in your family

9. Name I'd give to a child Garrett Lee/Connor Davis
10. Name of my child: Delaney Winter Kiss character: Delaney

[Christina]

I am loving the Lords of the Underworld! On the last book in the series trying to decide which one to dive into next!

My initials are C & M.

4/10

7/2/11 Done! Heroine with C: Clary in City of Bones
7/3/11 Done! Heroine with M: Mercy in Moon Called
Hero with M: Mikhail in Dark Prince
7/6/11 Done! Hero with M: Maddox in The Darkest Night
Author with M: Richelle Mead's Storm Born
Author with C: Christine Feehan's Dark Desire
Similar name #1: John Matthew in Lover Mine (My Dad is John)
Similar name #2: Mary in Lover Eternal (My Grandmother is Mary)
7/11/11 Done! My fave in the series too! Potential Childs name #1: Gideon in The Darkest Lie
Potential Childs name #2: Jane in Lover Unbound

[Susan]

5/10 Complete
1.Read 2 books where the heroine’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.

S-Sloane Gideon-Living on the Edge by Shannon K. Butcher 7/7
S-Sabina Kane-Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells 7/11

2. Read 2 books where the hero’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.

S-Sean King-Simple Genius by David Baldacci 7/14

3. Read 2 books where the author’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial

S- Sarah Zettel’s A Taste of the Nightlife 7/9

4. Read 2 books where a character’s name is similar to yours or someone in your family. Be sure to let us know who.

Conner Bryson- Connor (cousin) Silent Thunder by Iris and Roy Johansen 7/4

5. Read 2 books where a character’s name is one you would use to name a child of yours. Extra points if it is already one of your kid/s’ name.

[Valorie]

7/10 Done

My initials are VB

1. Heroine (Janet Begay): Stormwalker by Allyson James 7/4 ★★★★
2. Heroine (Barbie): Barbie & the Beast 7/11 ★★★
3. Hero (V'lane): Faefever by KMM 7/2 ★★★
4. Hero (Bones): This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
5. Author: Sea Fever by Virginia Kantra 7/2 ★★★★
6. Author: River Marked by Patricia Briggs 7/8 ★★★★★
7. Character/Niece (Maggie): Fantasy Anthology 7/14 ★★★
8. Character: TBD
9. Child Name (Persephone): Tumbling Through Time by Gwyn Cready 7/9 ★★★
10. Child Name (Ryven): No Words Alone by Autumn Dawn

[Danielle]

5/10

Heroine D-Daphne: Past Redemption by Savannah Russe
Heroine D-Daphne: In the Blood by Savannah Russe

Hero D-Declan: Shadow of the Vampire by Meagan Hatfield
Hero D-Dag: Dragonbound by Jade Lee

Author D: The Gift by Deb Stover
Author W: Beyond the Night by Joss Ware

Character Shane/brother in law: Twist by Colby Hodge
Character Kenneth/husband: Siren's Call by Devyn Quinn

Name I'd give my child Darius: Beyond the Pale by Savannah Russe
Name I'd give my child Gage: Beneath the Skin by Savannah Russe

[Martina the Book Fairy]

MARTINA'S JULY CHALLENGE OF A NAME - 7/10 COMPLETE!

1. HEROINE (M/B): Mo - How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf (Naked Werewolf, #1) by Molly Harper
2. HEROINE (M/B): Amy Baker - Too Perfect (Perfect, #3) by Julie Ortolon (non-PNR) - 7/15 - ★★★★

3. HERO (M/B): Barrons - Faefever (Fever, #3) by Karen Marie Moning - 7/14 - ★★★★
4. HERO (M/B): Marcus - Where There's a Witch (Bewitching Mystery, #5) by Madelyn Alt - 7/3 - ★★★★

5. AUTHOR (M/B): Bedeviled Angel (Works Like Magic, #2) by Annette Blair - 7/6 - ★★★★
6. AUTHOR (M/B): Iron Crowned (Dark Swan, #3) by Richelle Mead - reading now

7. CHARACTER (FAMILY): Anita (similar & has all the letters in "Martina") - Bullet (Anita Blake, #19 ) by Laurell K. Hamilton - 7/12 - ★★★★
8. CHARACTER (FAMILY): Alec (son's name is Alex) - Just Perfect (Perfect, #2) by Julie Ortolon (non-PNR) - 7/15 - ★★★★

9. CHILD NAME: Alexia/my son is Alex - Heartless (Parasol Protectorate, #4) by Gail Carriger
10. CHILD NAME: Emma - Emma and the Vampires by Wayne Josephson - 7/9 - ★★1/2

[Samantha]

The Challenge of a Name: Challenge
Duration: July 1-31st
6/10

My Initials are S&M

Heroine

1.Sabine-Kiss of a Demon King
2.Syn-Born of Fire ***** 7/15

Hero

3.Micah-Micah
4.Shane-Ghost Town ***** 7/6

Author

5.Suzanne Collins-Mockingjay **** 7/2
6.Maria V. Snyder-Magic Study ***** 7/7

Resemblence

7.Wisty"Mistty" (BFF/sister)-Witch & Wizard *** 7/11
8.Claire Roth "mothers last name"- Ashes of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #6) **** 7/9

Kids Name

9.Shanna-How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire
10.Vaughn- Visions of Heat


TO READ



READ


ALSO READ

[Michelle]

Valorie wrote: "Thanks for keeping track of us Michelle!"

You're welcome! Gives me an excuse to see what everyone's reading :)

[Zuany]

my initials are Z.V.

6/10

1. Heroine (Yelena Zaltana) Poison Study 7/14
2. Heroine (Yelena Zaltana) Magic Study
3. Hero (Zarek) Dance With The Devil 7/9
4. Hero (Vane) Night Play (Dark-Hunter, #5) 7/12
5. Author (Veronica Roth) Divergent
6. Author
7. Characther (Raphael, my brother) Archangel's Consort 7/8
8. Characther
9. Possible Child's name (Christopher) Kiss of the Night 7/10
10. Possible Child's name (Gabriel) Gabriel's Ghost 7/5

[Amy J.]

I've been forgetting to update this

7/10

Heroine 1: Abby Dogs and Goddesses FINISHED 7/15
Heroine 2: Alina Dreamfever FINISHED 7/3
Hero 1: Archie Sweetheart
Hero 2: Christian Prescott Unearthly FINISHED 7/4
Author 1: Douglas Adams Last Chance to See
Author 2: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry The Little Prince FINISHED 7/2
Family 1: Undead and Unemployed (Sister's name Tina) FINISHED 7/6
Family 2: : In the Woods (Father's name Rob, which the character goes by) FINISHED 7/13
Kid 1: Jackson SEALed with a Kiss FINISHED 7/10
Kid 2: Layla Rosewater and Soda Bread

[Jennifer]

5/10 complete

1. Heroine
2. Heroine
3. Hero(J) Jack- Secret Life of A Vampire- By Kerrelyn Sparks. FINISHED 7/15
4. Hero
5. Author(J) J.R. Ward- Lover Eternal FINISHED 7/12
6. Author
7. Character (Anita, similar to Juanita) Bloody Bones, by Laurell K. Hamilton FINISHED- July 10
8. Character
9. Possible Child's name (Olivia) Vampire and the Virgin, by Kerrelyn Sparks- FINISHED July 11.
10. Possible Child's name (Adam)Vamps and the City, By Kerrelyn Sparks FINISHED July 12

[Jennifer]

Michelle wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "3/10

1. Heroine
2. Heroine
3. Hero
4. Hero
5. Author
6. Author
7. Character (Anita, similar to Juanita) Bloody Bones, by Laurell K. Hamilton FINISHED- July 10
8...."

Thanks!! :)

[Dobarah]

I'm playing! My initials are: D/W Done 2 of 10

July’s challenge is called: The Challenge of a Name.

Duration: July 1 – July 31, 2011


1. Heroine Delphine Dream Warrior (Dark-Hunter, #17)
2. Heroine Sarah Drake Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1)

√3. Hero Wulf Kiss of the Night - done July 16
√4. Hero Dag Racho Dragonbound done July 14

5. Author D Kiss of Fire we are both legally Deborah
6. Author W Mortal Danger Eileen Wilks

7. Character (family) similar to yours or someone in your family
8. Character (family) similar to yours or someone in your family

9. Name I'd give to a child Garrett Lee/Connor Davis
10. Name of my child: Delaney Winter Kiss character: Delaney

[Jessica]

7/10

Heroine (Josephine) #1: The Renegade Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #3) 7/5 4 stars
Heroine (Eshe) #2: Born to Bite 7/6 2 stars
Hero (Edward) #1: Hit List 7/2 3 stars
Hero (Janco) #2: Sea Glass
Author (Jim Butcher) #1: Proven Guilty 7/16 4 stars
Author (Jeaniene Frost) #2: Eternal Kiss of Darkness
Family (Tanya:Cousin) #1: Chicks Kick Butt 7/12 4 stars
Family (Joe:Grandfather) #2: The 8th Confession 7/11 3 stars
Possible Child (Rogan) #1: Born in Fire (Born In trilogy #1) 7/11 4 stars
Possible Child (Willow) #2: Angel Burn

Read:

To Read:

[Lauren]

Almost there.
9/10

Heroine #1: Brenna Flannigan in Night's Kiss by Amanda Ashley - Finished: July 7
Heroine #2: Charlotte Bennett in Dark Enchantment by Anya Bast - Finished: July 20

Hero #1: Tucker Longstreet in Carnal Innocence by Nora Roberts - Finished: July 10
Hero #2: Liam Morrissey in Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley - Finished: July 14

Author #1: Lara Adrian - Midnight Rising - Finished: July 7
Author #2: Lora Leigh - Megan's Mark - Finished: July 16

Family #1: Jackson Raines in Against the Wind by Kat martin (Grandfather's name) - Finished: July 18
Family #2: Amanda Marion in Soul Deep by Lora Leigh (Cousin's name) - Finished: July 9

Kid #1: Olivia Gray in Tempt Me with Darkness by Shayla Black - Finished: July 12
Kid #2: Zack Jones in Sizzle and Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz

[Lily]

The Challenge of a Name (LB).

Duration: July 1 – July 31, 2011
3/10


1. Heroine initials/me Hit List--Anita Blake

2. Heroine initials/me: Shadow /Walker Janet Begaye 7/16 ***

3. Hero initials/me: A Game of Thrones Brandon

4. Hero initials/me: Once Dead, Twice Shy Barnabus

5. Author initials/me (LB) Defiance 7/6 ***

6. Author initials/me (LB) Dreams Underfoot(De Lint) or Of Blood and Honey

7. character’s name/family name (Simular) Dead Reckoning (Eric is my brother's name, as well as the viking) 7/3 ***

8. character’s name/family name (Simular) Hunt the Moon (John--brother and John Pritkin)

9. character’s name/child name Magic Slays(Curran) I love that name for a baby boy. So strong yet sounds gentle too. Now reading

10. character’s name/child name The Wise Man's Fear (Ambrose/Amber (my daughter)

[Samantha]

The Challenge of a Name: Challenge
Duration: July 1-31st
7/10

My Initials are S&M

Heroine

.Sabine-Kiss of a Demon King ***** 7/16
2.Syn-Born of Fire ***** 7/15

Hero

3.Micah-Micah
4.Shane-Ghost Town ***** 7/6

Author

5.Suzanne Collins-Mockingjay **** 7/2
6.Maria V. Snyder-Magic Study ***** 7/7

Resemblence

7.Wisty"Mistty" (BFF/sister)-Witch Wizard *** 7/11
8.Claire Roth "mothers last name"- Ashes of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #6) **** 7/9

Kids Name

9.Shanna-How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire
10.Vaughn- Visions of Heat


TO READ



READ


ALSO READ

[FlibBityFLooB]

I'm really slow this month. 2/10 read :)

1. Heroine (Sorcha) - Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
2. Heroine (Zoë Smith) - Aphrodite's Kiss by Julie Kenner
3. Hero (Brendon Shaw) - The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston
4. Hero (Bobby Ray Smith) - The Beast in Him by Shelly Laurenston
5. Author - Shadowflame by Dianne Sylvan
6. Author - Secret Life of a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks
7. Character (Alexia - neice) - Heartless by Gail Carriger - 7/16/11, ★★★★
8. Character (Michael - Uncle) Wages of Sin by Jenna Maclaine
9. Child Name (Ian) - All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks
10. Child Name (Quinn) - Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur - 7/7/11, ★★★

[Jennifer]

Name is Jennifer Sands :)

1. Heroine 1. Riley Jensen(Guardian Series)Keri Arthur
Heroine 2. Faythe Sanders ( Shifter Series) Rachel Vincent

2. Hero 1. John Matthews(BlackDagger Brotherhood) JR Ward
Hero 2. Jean-Claude ( Anita Blake Vampire Hunter) Laurell K Hamilton

3. Author 1. Gena Showalter
Author 2. Lynsay Sands

4. Family Name 1. Jackie Morrisey ( A Bite to Remember) Lynsay Sands ( Jackie is sister inlaw's name)
Family Name 2. Michael Glass ( Morganville Vampires) Rachel Caine ( Michael is brother's name)

5. Future Child's name 1. Nathaniel (Incubus Dreams) Laurell K Hamilton
Future Child's Name 2. Jason (Incubus Dreams) Laurell K Hamilton


No Books that I have read have my actual children's names :) I have a Kaylea and an Amber

[Drea]

I'm in...this will be my first. My initials are D. M.
4/10 read

Heroine 1: (Meagan) I Witch: The Powers of the Blood and the Heart****7/9/11
Heroine 2: (Elizabeth Moon) Sojourner
Hero 1: (Roman Draganesti) How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire
Hero 2: (Maximillian) Chosen by Desire ****7/10/11
Author 1: (Kerry Davidson) Luna's Sokjan
Author 2: (Danielle Lee) Inhuman
Character 1: (Alexandrine-nephew) My Forbidden Desire
Character 2: (Nick- brother) 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover
Child 1: (Aidan) Dreams of a Dark Warrior****read 7/5/11
Child 2: (Cassie) Seduced by the Wolf****read 7/16/11

[♥ Ashleigh ♥]

05 of 10 Completed
My initials are A & W.

1. Heroine (A/W): Anita Blake - Cerulean Sins
2. Heroine (A/W): Alexia Tarabotti - Soulless - finish 4.7.2011 ***

3. Hero (A/W): Wrath - Dark Lover - finish 12.7.2011 ***
4. Hero (A/W): Adam Boyd - Demons Not Included

5. Author (A/W): Ally Condie - Matched
6. Author (A/W): Rachel Ward - Numbers - finish 6.7.2011 **

7. Character (Family): Asher (me)- Narcissus in Chains - finish 18.7.2011 ***
8. Character (Family): Rose (sister) ??

9. Child's name: Cassiel/Castiel (if i had a boy or girl)- Unseen
10. Child's name: Gabriel?? Edward (possible name for boy, i prefer Gabriel though) - Obsidian Butterfly - finish 8.7.2011 ****

[Danielle]

My initials are D.W
6/10

Heroine D-Daphne: Past Redemption by Savannah Russe
Heroine D-Daphne: In the Blood by Savannah Russe

Hero D-Declan: Shadow of the Vampire by Meagan Hatfield
Hero D-Dag: Dragonbound by Jade Lee

Author D: The Gift by Deb Stover
Author W: Beyond the Night by Joss Ware

Character Shane/brother in law: Twist by Colby Hodge
Character Kenneth/husband: Siren's Call by Devyn Quinn

Name I'd give my child Darius: Beyond the Pale by Savannah Russe
Name I'd give my child Gage: Beneath the Skin by Savannah Russe

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Sigh, I have SIX books going right now--and just can not get really interested in ANY of them. Not sure what's going on, but I'm just not "in the mood" to read, something that happens once a millenium or so. lol

[Rachel-RN]

8/10
Heroine's First or Last Name Starts with My First or Last Initial R/A
1.Deep Kiss of Winter (Aleaha) 7/2
2.Ecstasy in Darkness (Ava) 7/14

Hero First or Last Name Starts with My First or Last Initial R/A
1.One Night in Scotland (Angus) 7/5
2.Unveiled (Ash) 7/10

Author's First or Last Name Starts with My First or Last Initial R/A
1.The Awakening 7/6
2.Diving into the Wreck 7/4


Character's Name is Similar to Someone in My Family
1. Darkness Dawns (Sarah- aunt) 7/17
2.

Character Name I would use for child
1.Dead If I Do (Sebastien) 7/11
2.

[Drea]

I'm in...this will be my first. My initials are D. M.
5/10 read (half way there haha.)

Heroine 1: (Meagan) I Witch: The Powers of the Blood and the Heart****7/9/11
Heroine 2: (Elizabeth Moon) Sojourner
Hero 1: (Roman Draganesti) How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire
Hero 2: (Maximillian) Chosen by Desire ****7/10/11
Author 1: (Kerry Davidson) Luna's Sokjan
Author 2: (Danielle Lee) Inhuman****7/17/11
Character 1: (Alexandrine-nephew) My Forbidden Desire
Character 2: (Nick- brother) 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover
Child 1: (Aidan) Dreams of a Dark Warrior****read 7/5/11
Child 2: (Cassie) Seduced by the Wolf****read 7/16/11

[Shannon]

I'm totally in! Will post as I go!

Progress: 7/10

1. Last Name C = Heroine - Corrine Bishop - Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian --Read 07/04
2. Last Name C = Heroine - Cheyenne Ross - Malcolm by Eliza Gayle --Read 07/04
3. S or C Hero
4. S or C Hero
5. Last Name C = Author Christine Feehan - Dark Prince --Read 06/02
6. S or C Author
7. Character - (Me) Shannon - His Purrfect Mate by Laurann Dohner --Read 07/08
8. Character - (Brother) Sam - Linger by Maggie Stiefvater --Read 07/12
9. Child Name - (Would Use) Charlotte - For Love's Sake Only by Lena Matthews --Read 07/10
10. Child Name - (Would Use) Isabel - Forever by Maggie Stiefvater --Read 07/17



Also Read This Month:

The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton --Read 07/18

[Michelle]

My initials -M&M

1. HEROINE - M
A) Marla Touched By Fire - Catherine Spangler 4/7
B)Mackenzie Heart's Sentinel - PJ Schnyder 13/7

2. HERO - M
A) Mace Mane Event - Shelly Laurenston
B)Derek Marks Surviving Demon Island - Jaci Burton

3. AUTHOR - M
A)Alexis Morgan Darkness Unknown 15/7
B)Maggie Shayne Twilight Phantasies 16/7

4. FAMILY NAME -
A)Joseph (UNCLE) One Night With a Wolf - Rebecca Royce 15/7
B)

5. KIDS NAME -
A) Caleb Storm Of Visions - Christina Dodd 15/7
B)

[Michelle]

Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "Sigh, I have SIX books going right now--and just can not get really interested in ANY of them. Not sure what's going on, but I'm just not "in the mood" to read, something that happens once a mille..."

I hate that! Hopefully you get your reading mojo back soon :)

[Zuany]

my initials are Z.V.

7/10

1. Heroine (Yelena Zaltana) Poison Study 7/14
2. Heroine (Yelena Zaltana) Magic Study
3. Hero (Zarek) Dance With The Devil 7/9
4. Hero (Vane) Night Play (Dark-Hunter, #5) 7/12
5. Author (Veronica Roth) Divergent
6. Author
7. Characther (Raphael, my brother) Archangel's Consort 7/8
8. Characther
9. Possible Child's name (Christopher) Kiss of the Night 7/10
10. Possible Child's name (Gabriel) Gabriel's Ghost 7/5

[Christina]

My initials are C & M.

5/10

7/2/11 Done! Heroine with C: Clary in City of Bones
7/3/11 Done! Heroine with M: Mercy in Moon Called
Hero with M: Mikhail in Dark Prince
7/6/11 Done! Hero with M: Maddox in The Darkest Night
7/18/11 Done! Author with M: Karen Marie Moning Darkfever
Author with C: Christine Feehan's Dark Desire
Similar name #1: John Matthew in Lover Mine (My Dad is John)
Similar name #2: Mary in Lover Eternal (My Grandmother is Mary)
7/11/11 Done! Potential Childs name #1: Gideon in The Darkest Lie
Potential Childs name #2: Jane in Lover Unbound

[♥ Ashleigh ♥]

06 of 10 Completed
My initials are A & W.

1. Heroine (A/W): Anita Blake - Cerulean Sins - finish 19.7.2011 ***
2. Heroine (A/W): Alexia Tarabotti - Soulless - finish 4.7.2011 ***

3. Hero (A/W): Wrath - Dark Lover - finish 12.7.2011 ***
4. Hero (A/W): Adam Boyd - Demons Not Included

5. Author (A/W): Ally Condie - Matched
6. Author (A/W): Rachel Ward - Numbers - finish 6.7.2011 **

7. Character (Family): Asher (me)- Narcissus in Chains - finish 18.7.2011 ***
8. Character (Family): Rose (sister) ??

9. Child's name: Cassiel/Castiel (if i had a boy or girl)- Unseen
10. Child's name: Gabriel?? Edward (possible name for boy, i prefer Gabriel though) - Obsidian Butterfly - finish 8.7.2011 ****

[Samantha]

The Challenge of a Name: Challenge
Duration: July 1-31st
8/10

My Initials are S&M

Heroine

.Sabine-Kiss of a Demon King ***** 7/16
2.Syn-Born of Fire ***** 7/15

Hero

3.Micah-Micah
4.Shane-Ghost Town ***** 7/6

Author

5.Suzanne Collins-Mockingjay **** 7/2
6.Maria V. Snyder-Magic Study ***** 7/7

Resemblence

7.Wisty"Mistty" (BFF/sister)-Witch Wizard *** 7/11
8.Claire Roth "mothers last name"- Ashes of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #6) **** 7/9

Kids Name

9.Shanna-How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire *** 7/18
10.Vaughn- Visions of Heat


TO READ



READ


ALSO READ

[Lora]

My initials are LS. Tentative list:

6/10

Heroine (Sirantha) #1: Killbox
Heroine (Savannah) #2: Afterlight
Hero (Leo) #1: Dare to Believe 2/7 ****
Hero (Stefan) #2: Bloodlust 4/7 ***
Author (Lisa McMann)#1: Cryer's Cross 1/7 *****
Author (Laurell K. Hamilton)#2: A Lick of Frost 11/7 ****
Family (Laurell similar to Lora)#1: Wings
Family (Laurell)#2: Spells
Kid (Joanne)#1: Chill Factor 7/7 *****
Kid (Rachel)#2: Dead Witch Walking 18/7 ****

[Samantha]

The Challenge of a Name: Challenge
Duration: July 1-31st
9/10

My Initials are S&M

Heroine

.Sabine-Kiss of a Demon King ***** 7/16
2.Syn-Born of Fire ***** 7/15

Hero

3.Micah-Micah *** 7/18
4.Shane-Ghost Town ***** 7/6

Author

5.Suzanne Collins-Mockingjay **** 7/2
6.Maria V. Snyder-Magic Study ***** 7/7

Resemblence

7.Wisty"Mistty" (BFF/sister)-Witch Wizard *** 7/11
8.Claire Roth "mothers last name"- Ashes of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #6) **** 7/9

Kids Name

9.Shanna-How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire *** 7/18
10.Vaughn- Visions of Heat


TO READ



READ


ALSO READ

[Samantha]

congratulations

[Felicia (Ferishia)]

5/10


1. Heroine S - (Shay Angel): Red Fire (Gods of Midnight #1) by Deidre Knight 7/18
2.Heroine S - (Shay Pearson): Hunting the Demon (Demon Hunters, #2) by Jaci Burton
3. Hero S - (Harper Stoyan): The Reluctant Vampire (Argeneau, #15) by Lynsay Sands 7/8
4. Hero S - (Duncan of Skye): Mistress of the Storm by Teri Brisbin
5. Author F: This Side of the Grave by Jeanine Frost
6. Author F: Spencer's Secret by Joyee Flynn 7/9
7. Family - (Sarah - Grandmother) : Darkness Dawns (Immortal Guardians, #1) by Diane Duvall
8. Family - (Emma - Aunt): The Wallflower(Halle Pumas, #1) by Dana Marie Bell 7/12
9. Child Name (Alexandra):Kiss of Fury (Dragonfire #2) by Deborah Cooke
10. Child Name (Hunter): Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian 7/5

[Dobarah]

I'm playing! My initials are: D/W Done 3 of 10

July’s challenge is called: The Challenge of a Name.

Duration: July 1 – July 31, 2011


1. Heroine Delphine Dream Warrior (Dark-Hunter, #17)
√2. Heroine Sarah Drake Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) done July 18

√3. Hero Wulf Kiss of the Night - done July 16
√4. Hero Dag Racho Dragonbound done July 14

5. Author D Kiss of Fire we are both legally Deborah
6. Author W Mortal Danger Eileen Wilks

7. Character (family) similar to yours or someone in your family
8. Character similar to someone in your family - Niece Magen/Megan The Iron Daughter

9. Name I'd give to a child Garrett Lee/Connor Davis
10. Name of my child: Delaney Winter Kiss character: Delaney

[Steph Ann]

8/10

1. Heroine (Mercedes) Silver Borne
2. Heroine (Rhiannon Murphy) Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between READ 7/9

3. Hero (Michael) If Angels Burn READ 7/5
4. Hero (Drustan MacKelter) Kiss of the Highlander READ 7/13

5. Author (Mead) Storm Born READ 7/7
6. Author (Sands) A Quick Bite READ 7/4

7. Character (Anna- my middle name) The Watcher READ 7/15
8. Character (John- grandfather) Something from the Nightside

9. Child's Name (Elena) Broken READ 7/2
10. Child's Name (Ryan) Secrets of the Demon READ 7/3

[Amy J.]

I've been forgetting to update this

8/10

Heroine 1: Abby Dogs and Goddesses Finished 7/15
Heroine 2: Alina Dreamfever FINISHED 7/3
Hero 1: Archie Sweetheart
Hero 2: Christian Prescott Unearthly FINISHED 7/4
Author 1: Douglas Adams Last Chance to See
Author 2: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry The Little Prince FINISHED 7/2
Family 1: Undead and Unemployed (Sister's name Tina) FINISHED 7/6
Family 2: : In the Woods (Father's name Rob, which the character goes by) FINISHED 7/13
Kid 1: Jackson SEALed with a Kiss FINISHED 7/10
Kid 2: Layla Rosewater and Soda Bread Finished 7/19

[~Megan~]

10/10 completed DONE!!

1. D/H Heroine: Daniels, Kate from Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 7/8 (****)
2. D/H Heroine: Daniels, Kate from Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews 7/12 (*****)
3. D/H Hero: Daniel from Daniel's Bride by Linda Lael Miller 7/4 (****)
4. D/H Hero: Hunter, Caleb from Sea Witch by Virginia Kantra 7/6 (****)
5. D/H Author: Dare, Lydia - A Certain Wolfish Charm 7/5 (*****)
6. D/H Author: D'arc, Bianca - One and Only 7/19 (**)
7. Same name as my cousin: Hunter from Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian 7/1 (****)
8. Same name as my nephew: Benjamin from Tall, Dark and Wolfish by Lydia Dare 7/12 (****)
9. Baby names (would use): Kate from Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews 7/13 (*****)
10. Baby names (would use): Lucy from Sea Fever by Virginia Kantra 7/18 (*****)

[Danielle]

My initials are D.W

7/10

OMG I totally had to change some of these. SORRY! I don't know if there is a rule about that after you post them, but I read the first one of Savannah Russe's series and I would sooner cut out my eyes then read the rest.

Heroine D-Dawn: Before I Wake by Kathryn Smith
Heroine D-Domini Lancer: I Burn For You by Susan Sizemore

Hero D-Declan: Shadow of the Vampire by Meagan Hatfield
Hero D-Dag: Dragonbound by Jade Lee

Author D: The Gift by Deb Stover
Author W: Beyond the Night by Joss Ware

Character Shane/brother in law: Twist by Colby Hodge
Character Kenneth/husband: Siren's Call by Devyn Quinn

Name I'd give my child Darius: Beyond the Pale by Savannah Russe
Name I'd give my child Sage: Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware

[♥ Ashleigh ♥]

07 of 10 Completed
My initials are A & W.

1. Heroine (A/W): Anita Blake - Cerulean Sins - finish 19.7.2011 ***
2. Heroine (A/W): Alexia Tarabotti - Soulless - finish 4.7.2011 ***

3. Hero (A/W): Wrath - Dark Lover - finish 12.7.2011 ***
4. Hero (A/W): Adam Boyd - Demons Not Included

5. Author (A/W): Ally Condie - Matched
6. Author (A/W): Rachel Ward - Numbers - finish 6.7.2011 **

7. Character (Family): Asher (me)- Narcissus in Chains - finish 18.7.2011 ***
8. Character (Family): Rose (sister)- Frostbite - Re-Read 19.7.2011 *****

9. Child's name: Cassiel/Castiel (if i had a boy or girl)- Unseen
10. Child's name: Gabriel?? Edward (possible name for boy, i prefer Gabriel though) - Obsidian Butterfly - finish 8.7.2011 ****

[Martina the Book Fairy]

MARTINA'S JULY CHALLENGE OF A NAME - 8/10 COMPLETE!

1. HEROINE (M/B): Mo - How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf (Naked Werewolf, #1) by Molly Harper - reading now
2. HEROINE (M/B): Amy Baker - Too Perfect (Perfect, #3) by Julie Ortolon (non-PNR) - 7/15 - ★★★★

3. HERO (M/B): Barrons - Faefever (Fever, #3) by Karen Marie Moning - 7/14 - ★★★★
4. HERO (M/B): Marcus - Where There's a Witch (Bewitching Mystery, #5) by Madelyn Alt - 7/3 - ★★★★

5. AUTHOR (M/B): Bedeviled Angel (Works Like Magic, #2) by Annette Blair - 7/6 - ★★★★
6. AUTHOR (M/B): Iron Crowned (Dark Swan, #3) by Richelle Mead - 7/18 - ★★★★★

7. CHARACTER (FAMILY): Anita (similar & has all the letters in "Martina") - Bullet (Anita Blake, #19 ) by Laurell K. Hamilton - 7/12 - ★★★★
8. CHARACTER (FAMILY): Alec (son's name is Alex) - Just Perfect (Perfect, #2) by Julie Ortolon (non-PNR) - 7/15 - ★★★★

9. CHILD NAME: Alexia/my son is Alex - Heartless (Parasol Protectorate, #4) by Gail Carriger
10. CHILD NAME: Emma - Emma and the Vampires by Wayne Josephson - 7/9 - ★★1/2

[Patricia]

6/10

Heroine
1 (Alexia) Heartless Gail Carriger 7/19
2 (Pia) Dragon Bound Thea Harrison

Hero
3 (Falin Andrews) Grave Dance Kalayna Price 7/17
4 (Nicholas Argeneau) The Renegade Hunter Lynsay Sands

Author
5 Lara Adrian Deeper Than Midnight 7/5
6 Sharon Ashwood FrostBound

Family
7 (Stephanie sister)Smokin' Seventeen Janet Evanovich 7/20
8 (Chaz Cousin) Decieved by the Others Jess Haines

Kids Couple of the Names I Like
9 (Mira) Burn the Night Jocelyn Drake 7/18
10 (Sienna)Kiss of Snow Nalini Singh 7/7


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[FlibBityFLooB]

I'm really slow this month. 3/10 read :)

1. Heroine (Sorcha) - Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
2. Heroine (Zoë Smith) - Aphrodite's Kiss by Julie Kenner
3. Hero (Brendon Shaw) - The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston
4. Hero (Bobby Ray Smith) - The Beast in Him by Shelly Laurenston
5. Author - Shadowflame by Dianne Sylvan
6. Author - Secret Life of a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks
7. Character (Alexia - neice) - Heartless by Gail Carriger - 7/16/11, ★★★★
8. Character (Michael - Uncle) Wages of Sin by Jenna Maclaine
9. Child Name (Ian) - All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks - 7/20/11, ★★★
10. Child Name (Quinn) - Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur - 7/7/11, ★★★

[Lora]

Changed Afterlight to Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance 2, saw that the main heroine of Afterlight's name isn't Savannah, that's the town, it's Riley. The Mammoth Book has a Sabina Kane short story

My initials are LS. Tentative list:

7/10

Heroine (Sirantha) #1: Killbox
Heroine (Sabina) #2: Love Bites: The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance 2 20/7 ****
Hero (Leo) #1: Dare to Believe 2/7 ****
Hero (Stefan) #2: Bloodlust 4/7 ***
Author (Lisa McMann)#1: Cryer's Cross 1/7 *****
Author (Laurell K. Hamilton)#2: A Lick of Frost 11/7 ****
Family (Laurell similar to Lora)#1: Wings
Family (Laurell)#2: Spells
Kid (Joanne)#1: Chill Factor 7/7 *****
Kid (Rachel)#2: Dead Witch Walking 18/7 ****



Also Read:

[Drea]

I'm in...this will be my first. My initials are D. M.
6/10 read

Heroine 1: (Meagan) I Witch: The Powers of the Blood and the Heart****7/9/11
Heroine 2: (Elizabeth Moon) Sojourner
Hero 1: (Roman Draganesti) How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire****7/20/11
Hero 2: (Maximillian) Chosen by Desire ****7/10/11
Author 1: (Kerry Davidson) Luna's Sokjan
Author 2: (Danielle Lee) Inhuman****7/17/11
Character 1: (Alexandrine-nephew) My Forbidden Desire
Character 2: (Nick- brother) 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover
Child 1: (Aidan) Dreams of a Dark Warrior****read 7/5/11
Child 2: (Cassie) Seduced by the Wolf****read 7/16/11

[Susan]

6/10 Complete
1.Read 2 books where the heroine’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.

S-Sloane Gideon-Living on the Edge by Shannon K. Butcher 7/7
S-Sabina Kane-Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells 7/11

2. Read 2 books where the hero’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.

S-Sean King-Simple Genius by David Baldacci 7/14

3. Read 2 books where the author’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial

S- Sarah Zettel’s A Taste of the Nightlife 7/9

4. Read 2 books where a character’s name is similar to yours or someone in your family. Be sure to let us know who.

Conner Bryson- Connor (cousin) Silent Thunder by Iris and Roy Johansen 7/4

5. Read 2 books where a character’s name is one you would use to name a child of yours. Extra points if it is already one of your kid/s’ name.

Emma- Emmaline (Emma) Troy-A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole-7/20

[Susan]

7/10 Complete
1.Read 2 books where the heroine’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.

S-Sloane Gideon-Living on the Edge by Shannon K. Butcher 7/7
S-Sabina Kane-Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells 7/11

2. Read 2 books where the hero’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.

S-Sean King-Simple Genius by David Baldacci 7/14

3. Read 2 books where the author’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial

S- Sarah Zettel’s A Taste of the Nightlife 7/9

4. Read 2 books where a character’s name is similar to yours or someone in your family. Be sure to let us know who.

Conner Bryson- Connor (cousin) Silent Thunder by Iris and Roy Johansen 7/4
Joanna Archer-Joann (cousin) The Touch of Twilight by Vicki Pettersson 7/20

5. Read 2 books where a character’s name is one you would use to name a child of yours. Extra points if it is already one of your kid/s’ name.

Emma- Emmaline (Emma) Troy-A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole-7/20

[Christina]

My initials are C & M.

6/10

7/2/11 Done! Heroine with C: Clary in City of Bones
7/3/11 Done! Heroine with M: Mercy in Moon Called
7/21/11 Done!Worst book I’ve ever read... Hero with M: Mikhail in Dark Prince
7/6/11 Done! Hero with M: Maddox in The Darkest Night
7/18/11 Done! Author with M: Karen Marie Moning’s Darkfever
Author with M: Karen Marie Moning’s Bloodfever
Similar name #1: John Matthew in Lover Mine (My Dad is John)
Similar name #2: Mary in Lover Eternal (My Grandmother is Mary)
7/11/11 Done! Potential Childs name #1: Gideon in The Darkest Lie
Potential Childs name #2: Jane in Lover Unbound