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I'm in...this will be my first. My initials are D. M. 10/10 read. All done!! All done!! This is me doing a happy dance.
My initials are LS. Tentative list:10/10 DONE!
Also Read:
10/10Heroine'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. Alien Revealed (David- uncle)7/24
Character Name I would use for child
1.Dead If I Do (Sebastien) 7/11
2.Pleasure of a Dark Prince (Lucia) 7/30
July The Challenge of Name10/10 Complete
1. Heroine L/B-
2. Heroine L/B-
3. Hero L/B-
4. Hero L/B-
5. Author L/B-
6. Author L/B-
7. Character (family)-
8. Character (family)-
9. Name I'd give to a child-
10. Name I'd give to a child-
PNR July 2011 Monthly Challenge10/10 completed!
1. Read 2 books where the heroine’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.
Alexia Maccon - Heartless - Gail Carriger 7/14/11
Alexandra Sabian - Blood Law - Jeannie Holmes 7/10/11
2. Read 2 books where the hero’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.
Ty Bonner - Sucker for Love - Kimberly Raye 7/12/11
Adam Vasic - Spell Bound - Kelley Armstrong 7/29/11
3. Read 2 books where the author’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial
The Treasure Keeper - Shana Abé 7/3/11
Deeper Than Midnight - Lara Adrian 7/17/11
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.
Sean (cousin) - Primal Bonds - Jennifer Ashley 7/8/11
Van (uncle) - Big Bad Beast - Shelly Laurenston 7/8/11
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.
Eric - Undead and Undermined - MaryJanice Davidson 7/7/11
Ryan - The Other Side - J.D. Robb, et al. 7/24/11
My initials are D.W9/10
Heroine D-Dawn: Before I Wake by Kathryn Smith
9/10 Had a couple of updates I made that I thought I already did. One more and almost done. Hope to finish this evening!Hero (Janco) #2: Sea Glass
Read:
To Read:
Finished!PNR The Challenge of A Name
July 1 - 31, 2011
Completed: 10/10
2 books where the heroine’s name (first or last) starts with either D or W.
1. Mo Duvall-Wenstein, How to Flirt With A Naked Werewolf, Molly Harper, 7-17-11
2. Willa Jackson, The Peach Keeper, Sarah Addison Allen, 7-30-11
2 books where the hero’s name (first or last) starts with either D or W.
3. Derek, The Lies That Bind, Kate Carlisle, 7-14-11 (*non-para)
4. David Beckett, Ghost Shadow, Heather Graham, 7-15-11
2 books where the author’s name (first or last) starts with either D or W.
5. The Body Finder, Kimberly Derting, 7-2-11
6. Touch of Darkness, Christina Dodd, 7-19-11
2 books where a character’s name is similar to yours or someone in your family.
7. Abby, A Brush of Darkness, Allison Pang, 7-11-11
8. Ava, Kiss of Snow, Nalini Singh, 7-6-11
2 books where a character’s name is one you would use to name a child of yours.
9. James, Black Ice, Anne Stuart, 7-26-11 (*non-para)
10. Abigail, A Glimpse of Evil, Victoria Laurie, 7-10-11
I'm in...Done!The Challenge of a Name - Initials R & R (hahaha)
Duration: July 1 – July 31, 2011
Completed: 8 of 10
1. Read 2 books where the heroine’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.
a. Black Ice by Angelika Devlyn/Heroine-(R)onnie Weaver ~DONE~
2. Read 2 books where the hero’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.
a. Her Accidental Angel by Melisse Aires/Hero-(R)ahmiel ~DONE~
3. Read 2 books where the author’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.
a. Lost Wages of Sin by (R)osalie Stanton ~DONE~
b. Initiation by (R)ebecca Royce ~DONE~
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.
a. Mikayla's Men by Abby Blake/Hero-John (Hub's name-Jon.) ~DONE~
b. Always Mine by Sophia Johnson/Heroine-Brianna (Daughter's name-Brenna.) ~DONE~
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.
a. Harvest Moon by T.M. Marie name-Myra ~DONE~
b. Driven by Rebecca Royce name-Rachel
8/10 Complete1.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
S-Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Kiss of the Night 7/31
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
My initials are C & M.10/10 All Done!
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! 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
7/22/11 Done! Author with M: Karen Marie Moning’s Bloodfever
7/26/11 Done! Similar name #1: John Matthew in Lover Awakened (My Dad is John)
7/25/11 Done! Similar name #2: Mary in Lover Eternal (My Grandmother is Mary)
7/11/11 Done! Potential Childs name #1: Gideon in The Darkest Lie
7/31/11 Done! Potential Childs name #2: Jane in Lover Unbound
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My initials are D.W10/10 DONE!
Not going to finish this month! :-(9/10
My initials are R & S.
1. Heroine:
2. Hero:
3. Author:
4. Family:
5. Kids:
B. Hawke (not that my husband would let me) - Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh
10/10 ALL DONE! Can't believe I actually finished this one!Read:
I'm playing! My initials are: D/W Done 9 of 10...so close!July’s challenge is called: The Challenge of a Name.
Duration: July 1 – July 31, 2011
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10. Name of my child: Delaney Winter Kiss character: Delaney
UGH... 8/10√ 1. A/D: Alexandria: Dark Gold; by Christine Feehan √ *** 07.04.11
√ 2. A/D: Amber: Dead Girl In Love; by Linda Joy Singleton √ *** 07.06.11
√ 3. A/D: Darius: Heart of the Dragon; by Gena Showalter √ **** 07.13.11
√ 4. A/D: Dane: Ain't Myth Behaving; by Katie MacAlister √ ** 07.19.11
5. A/D: Blood Spells; by Jessica Andersen
√ 6. A/D: On the Edge; by Ilona Andrews √ *** 07.15.11
√ 7. Aisling (Me): Holy Smokes; by Katie MacAlister √ *** 07.07.11
8. Nick (Nephew): He Loves Me, He Loves Me Hot; by Stephanie Rowe
√ 9. Savannah: Dark Magic; by Christine Feehan √ *** 07.09.11
√ 10. Jack: An Irresistible Bachelor; by Jessica Bird √ **** 07.25.11
Dammit - never managed to get the last one finished!Read 2 books where the heroine’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.
Read 2 books where the hero’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.
Read 2 books where the author’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial
Sea Lord by Virginia Kantra
Read 2 books where a character’s name is similar to yours or someone in your family. Be sure to let us know who.
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.
My initials are DVB.10/10 Done! Just squeaked in at the last min. =)
Heroine
1 (Kate Daniels) Magic Slays (Done 7/2 )
2 (Diana Bishop) A Discovery of Witches (Done 7/31)
Hero
3 (Miles Vorkosigan) The Warrior's Apprentice (Done 7/17)
4 (Beeker)Phule's Paradise (Done 7/21)
Author
5 (Lois McMaster Bujold) The Vor Game (Done 7/19)
6 (Lois McMaster Bujold) The Mountains of Mourning (Done 7/18)
Family
7 (Dina - similar to my name) Wanderlust (Done 7/13)
8 (Dina - similar to my name) Grimspace (Done 7/7)
Kids Names (I couldnt find my actual kids names so I picked ones that I liked for imaginary kids.)
9 (Hawke) Kiss of Snow (Done 7/10)
10 (Mirasol) Chalice (Done 7/24)
Congrats everyone! I'll get the final read count up soon :)
Initials D.N.MCompleted 10/10 - sorry i haven't been on my computer!!!!!
Heroine
Hero
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FINAL UPDATE - 10th AUGUST 2011Please note: For ease of tracking, could you please RE-POST your list with your progress after every update adding the DATE YOU FINISHED. You may also strike out the book's title if you wish. Thanks!
There are 52 participants in this month's challenge:
Amy - 10/10 Read - Complete! - CONGRATULATIONS!!
Angie - 9/10 Read
Angie (Mind Malfunction) - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Ann aka Iftcan - 7/10 Read
Arletta
*Ash* - 8/10 Read
♥ Ashleigh ♥ - 9/10 Read
Borders - 1971-2011 - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Christina - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Cindy
Clare - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Colleen - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Crystal - 6/10 Read
Daffodil - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Daniella - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Danielle - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Dobarah - 9/10 Read
Drea - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Erin - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Evil Twin One (Ange)
Fallon - 4/10 Read
Felicia (Ferishia) - 7/10 Read
FlibBityFLoob - 3/10 Read
Heidi - 2/10 Read
JanetteJ - 2/10 Read
Jennifer - 7/10 Read
Jennifer (scottsgirl1982) -
Jessica - 10/10 Read - Complete! Congratulations!!
Jessica (BookRockGodess)
Judithe - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Lacy♪♫Movements of a Demigod ♪♫ - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Lan-Dinh - 9/10 Read
Lauren - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Lily - 3/10 Read
❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥
Lora - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Maria
Martina the Book Fairy - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
~Megan~ - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Michelle (shelli_m) - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Mrs.soule - 9/10 Read
Patty - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Renee - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Sammie =^.^= - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Shannon (Savhage Temptress) - 7/10 Read
Shazzy - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Steph - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Susan - 8/10 Read
Susinok
Token Female Gamer - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Valorie - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Zuany - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
27 Readers have completed all 10 categories.
Total number of books read for the challenge = 379
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The Challenge of a Name.
Duration: July 1 – July 31, 2011
7/10
My initials are A B
1. Read 2 books where the heroine’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.
1) Aibileen The Help by Kathryn Stockett
2) Anna Strong Hexed by Ilona Andrews et. Al.
2. Read 2 books where the hero’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.
3) (Brendon) The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston
4) (Dexter Argeneau) The Immortal Hunter
3) Read 2 books where the author’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial
5) Masques by Patricia Briggs (B)
6) Skirting the Grave by Annette Blair (Take your pick—my initials are A. G. B. :oP)
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.
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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.
9) Shadow Demons books 1,2,3 by Sarra Cannon (all have the same cast of characters)
Jackson—if my daughter had been a boy, this is what her name would have been,
Instead she’s Jacalyn. :p
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RL got so busy, I also forgot to post! Sorry!!!PNR: July 2011:The Challenge of a Name
July’s challenge is called: The Challenge of a Name.
Duration: July 1 – July 31, 2011
10/10
My Initials: JH
✔1. Heroine’s Name
1. Killbox (Sirantha Jax) by Anne Aguirre 7/12/11
2. Heat Stroke (Joane Baldwin) by Rachel Caine 7/9/11
Read 2 books where the heroine’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.
✔2. Hero’s Name
Read 2 books where the hero’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.
3. Forgotten Sea (Justin) by Virginia Kantra 7/2/11
4. Hunt the Moon (John) by Karen Chance 7/17/11
✔3. Author’s Name
5. Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells 7/2/11
6. Stealing Kathryn by Jacquelyn Frank 7/8/11
Read 2 books where the author’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial
✔4. Similar Character’s Name
7. A Bite to Remember by Lynsay Sands /4/11 (sister)
8. Firewalker (mother) by Allyson James 7/28/11
Read 2 books where a character’s name is similar to yours or someone in your family. Be sure to let us know who.
✔5. Child Wishlist Name
9. Kitty's Big Trouble (Ben) by Carrie Vaughn 7/14/11 (Couldn't use, because poor kid would have been teased mercilessly because of what this means in Japanese!)
10. Stolen (Elena) by Kelley Armstrong 7/22/11 (Had a boy....so didn't use!)
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.
No problem, I'll add you both in to the list :)
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Hunt the Moon (other topics)
Stealing Kathryn (other topics)
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Lois McMaster Bujold (other topics)Jeannie Holmes (other topics)
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July’s challenge is called: The Challenge of a Name.
Duration: July 1 – July 31, 2011
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1. Heroine Delphine Dream Warrior (Dark-Hunter, #17)done July 23√
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 Dragonbounddone July 14√
5. Author D Kiss of Fire we are both legally Deborahdone July 29√
6. Author W Mortal Danger Eileen Wilksdone July 27√
7. Character (family) similar to someone in your family - Sister Victoria Intertwineddone July 25 re-read so I can begin the second in the series!√
8. Character similar to someone in your family - Niece Magen/Megan The Iron Daughterdone July 229. Name I'd give to a child Garrett Lee/Connor Davis
10. Name of my child: Delaney Winter Kiss character: Delaney