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message 51: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (last edited Apr 01, 2012 07:32PM) (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments I'm Challenging Myself to 265 Books in 2012!
Record Monthly Reading for Cover to Cover Challenge group and The Challenge Factory


January Reads

1. Left for Dead by JA Jance 4.5 stars (1/1)
2. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 5 stars (1/3)
3. Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan 5 stars (1/5)
4. Doukakis's Apprentice by Sarah Morgan 5 stars (1/6)
5. Marley: The Other Christmas Carol by Donald Allen Kirch 5 stars (1/7)
6. Sandstorm by James Rollins 4.5 stars (1/7)
7. Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier 5 stars (1/9)
8. Logan's Outlaw by Elaine Levine 4.5 stars (1/10)
9. Whiskey Sour by JA Konrath 4 stars (1/11)
10. Unlocked by Courtney Milan 5 stars (1/12)
11. The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James 4 stars (1/13)
12. The Night Shifters by Emily Devenport 3.5 stars (1/13)
13. The Disgraced Playboy by Caitlin Crews 4 stars (1/14)
14. Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole 5 stars (1/15)
15. Elves in the Meadow, Trolls in the Corn by Kay Grayson 3.5 stars (1/16)
16. The Unlikely Wife by Debra Ullrick 5 stars (1/16)
17. The Cordovan Vault by J. Monkeys 3.5 stars (1/20)
18. Dreamspell Steampunk Volume 1 by Various 3.5 stars (1/16)
19. Rising Fears by Michaelbrent Collings 4 stars (1/21)
20. Behind the Palace Walls by Lynn Raye Harris 4 stars (1/22)
21. Ascension by Caris Roane 3.5 stars (1/24)
22. Her Husband-To-Be by Leigh Michaels 3 stars (1/24)
23. Blue Monday by Nicci French 3.5 stars (1/26)
24.The Riccioni Pregnancy (Expecting!) by Daphne Clair 4 stars (1/27)
25. The King's Agent by Donna Russo Morin 3.25 stars (1/31)

Short read: Not counting towards total:

HOW CAN I KNOW WHAT GOD WANTS ME TO DO? 1/25

February Reads

26.Undercover Man by Merline Lovelace (4 stars) 2/26
27.Rafe's Redemption by Annie West (4 stars) 2/4
28.Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (4 stars) 2/6
29.Happily Ever After by John Klima (3 stars) 2/10
30. The Night that Changed Everything by Anne McAllister (4 stars) 2/11
31.The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones (3 stars) 2/12
32.Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte by Diane Kelly (4 stars) 2/14
33.Ice Blue by Anne Stuart (5 stars) 2/15
34.The Wizard of Dark Street by Shawn Thomas Odyssey (3.5 stars) 2/17
35.Once Touched, Never Forgotten by Natasha Tate (4.5 stars) 2/18
36.The Inconvenient Duchess by Christine Merrill (4 stars) 2/19
37.Factotum by DM Cornish (5 stars) 2/21
38.Element Zero by James Knapp (2.5 stars) 2/23
39.Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales by Tamora Pierce (5 stars) 2/25
40.The Rugged Loner by Bronwyn Jameson (3 stars) 2/26
41.Sneaks by B. Button (4 stars) 2/28


message 52: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (last edited Mar 07, 2012 05:04PM) (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's READ-THE-SEASON WINTER CHALLENGE:
G-E-I-M-H-R-E-A-D-H(WINTER)
Duration:December 22, 2011 - March 19, 2012

Rules are simple. Using the word GEIMHREADH, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season.

Have a great Winter Season of Reading!

Update: 3/7
Completed: 10/10

G: Grayson, Kay Elves in the Meadow, Trolls in the Corn 1/16
E: Element Zero by James Knapp 2/23
I: Ice Blue by Anne Stuart (reread) 2/15
M: Mary Burton Before She Dies 12/26
H: Hubbard, Charlotte Summer of Secrets 12/31
R: Robb, JD Celebrity in Death 12/30
E: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 2/7
A: Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh 3/3
D: Darynda Jones Third Grave Dead Ahead 12/28
H: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 1/3



message 53: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (last edited Apr 27, 2012 09:56PM) (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments READ-THE-SEASON SPRING CHALLENGE: E-A-R-R-A-C-H
Duration:March 20, 2012 - June 19, 2012

Rules are simple. Using the word EARRACH, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season.

Have a great Spring Season of Reading!

Completed: 6/7
Update: 4/27/11

E:
A: Annie West--Undone by His Touch 4/23
R: Roberts, Nora--The Last Boyfriend 4/5
R: No Way to Begin--Reid, Nora 4/16
A: Alessandro's Prize by Helen Bianchin 4/14
C: Adair, Cherry--Vortex 4/17
H: Her Dark Destiny by Dave Ferraro 4/12



message 54: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's WLLK March BYOC
Theme: Kiss Me I'm Irish!
Goal: Read four books to celebrate March, which is the month of St. Patrick's Day. Gotta hold it up for those of us of Irish descent.

Completed: 2/4
Update: 3/7

1. Read a book with a green cover
2. Read a book that has something to do with Ireland, Irish people (Irish character), or Celtic mythology or folklore, including faeries.--What Doesn't Kill You by Iris Johansen 3/6 (has an Irish character)
3. I'm part Irish, so in honor of my birthday in March, count any book I read this month.
4. Pot of Gold: Choose a book by a favorite author to read this month (a good author is worth their weight in gold)--Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh 3/3



message 55: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (last edited Mar 07, 2012 05:23PM) (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's Winter UF Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012
Update: 3/7
Completed: 6/7

* 1 Urban Fantasy Title- Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 1/3
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title- Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Sing 3/3
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF) - Ascension by Caris Roane 1/24
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - any genre- By These Ten Bones by Clare B. Dunkle (to be read)

ANY GENRE:
* Optional Add'l Book: Post-Apocalyptic OR Dystopian theme: Element Zero by James Knapp 2/23
* Optional Add'l Book: Cover Hunt: Book with red as the primary cover color: The King's Agent by Donna Russo Morin 1/31
* Optional Add'l Book: A Dusty Book on Your TBR-Shelf: Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning 2/1




Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2) by Patricia BriggsAscension (The World of Ascension #1) by Caris RoaneThe King's Agent by Donna Russo MorinElement Zero (Revivors, #3) by James KnappBloodfever (Fever, #2) by Karen Marie MoningArchangel's Kiss (Guild Hunter, #2) by Nalini SinghBy These Ten Bones by Clare B. Dunkle



message 56: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's WLLK March BYOC
Theme: Kiss Me I'm Irish!
Goal: Read four books to celebrate March, which is the month of St. Patrick's Day. Gotta hold it up for those of us of Irish descent.

Completed: 4/4 DONE!!!
Update: 3/9

1. Read a book with a green cover--The Widow's Daughter by Nicholas Edlin 3/8
2. Read a book that has something to do with Ireland, Irish people (Irish character), or Celtic mythology or folklore, including faeries.--What Doesn't Kill You by Iris Johansen 3/6 (has an Irish character)
3. I'm part Irish, so in honor of my birthday in March, count any book I read this month.--By These Ten Bones by Clare B. Dunkle
4. Pot of Gold: Choose a book by a favorite author to read this month (a good author is worth their weight in gold)--Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh 3/3



message 57: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (last edited Mar 09, 2012 04:21PM) (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's Winter UF Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012
Update: 3/9
Completed: 7/7

* 1 Urban Fantasy Title- Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 1/3
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title- Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Sing 3/3
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF) - Ascension by Caris Roane 1/24
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - any genre- By These Ten Bones by Clare B. Dunkle (to be read) 3/9

ANY GENRE:
* Optional Add'l Book: Post-Apocalyptic OR Dystopian theme: Element Zero by James Knapp 2/23
* Optional Add'l Book: Cover Hunt: Book with red as the primary cover color: The King's Agent by Donna Russo Morin 1/31
* Optional Add'l Book: A Dusty Book on Your TBR-Shelf: Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning 2/1




Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2) by Patricia BriggsAscension (The World of Ascension #1) by Caris RoaneThe King's Agent by Donna Russo MorinElement Zero (Revivors, #3) by James KnappBloodfever (Fever, #2) by Karen Marie MoningArchangel's Kiss (Guild Hunter, #2) by Nalini SinghBy These Ten Bones by Clare B. Dunkle



message 58: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (last edited Mar 19, 2012 05:56PM) (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's WLLK All Things Winter Challenge
Duration: December 22, 2011- March 20, 2012
Goal: Read 20 books that are related in any way to the month of winter, including cold weather, titles related to winter, or authors or characters with winter-themed names. Even a cover that has a winter theme. If can related it to the season of winter, it's fair game.
Update: 3/19/12
Completed: 20/20 DONE!!!


1. Before She Dies by Mary Burton (cold weather, cover) 12/26
2. Walking The Edge by Zee Monodee (takes place in winter) 12/27
3. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 1/3
4. Marley- The Other Christmas Carol by Donald Allen Kirch (takes place in winter) 1/7
5.Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier (takes place in winter) 1/9
6.Whiskey Sour by JA Konrath 1/11 (cold weather/snow)
7.Unlocked by Courtney Milan 1/12 (Evan has climbed mountains in the ice and snow)
8.Blue Monday by Nicci French 1/27 (set during winter)
9.Rafe's Redemption by Annie West 2/4 (part of book set during winter)
10.Happily Ever After by John Klima 2/10 (stories set during winter, multiple characters named snow)
11. The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones 2/12 (part of book set during winter)
12. Ice Blue by Anne Stuart 2/15 (book set during winter) 2/15
13. Once Touched, Never Forgotten by Natasha Tate 2/18 (has an epilogue during winter)
14. Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh 3/3 (takes place during winter)
15. By These Ten Bones by Clare B. Dunkle (takes place during winter)
16. The Maverick (Long, Tall Texans) by Diana Palmer 3/11 (takes place during winter)
17. Stolen Away by Alyxandra Harvey 3/14
18. Sweet Spot by Kate Angell (hero's parents were killed in an accident during a winter storm) 3/17
19.Winter Bride by Iris Johansen (name of book) 3/19
20.Snow Kisses by Diana Palmer (snow in title and it snows in the book) 3/19


message 59: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's WLLK All Things Spring 2012 Challenge
Duration: March 20-June 20, 2012
Goal: Read 20 books thematically related to the season of spring in any way, including taking place in spring, a cover which denotes spring, or even names of the characters or book title. Any way you can do it, that counts.
Update:
Completed: X/20



message 60: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's RRRC 2012 A-Z Female Character Challenge
Duration: 1 January-31 December 2012
Completed: 17/26
Update: 3/19/12

A=Anna Cornick from Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 1/3
B=Bowen, Selina from The Unlikely Wife by Debra Ullrick 1/16
C= Celeste Jackson from Surrender the Dark by LA Banks 3/2
D=Danielle from Her Husband To-Be by Leigh Michaels 1/24
E=Lady Elaine from Unlocked by Courtney Milan 1/12
F=Frieda Klein from Blue Monday by Nicci French 1/26
G=
H=Henderson, Judith from Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan 1/5
I=
J=Jack Daniels from Whiskey Sour by JA Konrath 1/11
K=Kathy from Marley-The Other Christmas Carol by Donald Allen Kirch 1/7
L=
M=Maddy Clare from The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James 1/13
N=
O=
P=Polly Prince from Doukakis's Apprentice by Sarah Morgan 1/6
Q=
R=Rei Acerba Bathory from Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier 1/9
S=Sarah Hawkins Taggart from Logan's Outlaw by Elaine Levine 1/10
T=
U=Una from Sneaks by B. Button 2/28
V=
W=
X=Roxane Riccioni from The Riccioni Pregnancy by Daphne Clair 1/27
Y=Ysabel from Winter Bride by Iris Johansen 3/19
Z=Zofia from The Faery Handbag in Happily Ever After by Kelly Link 2/10



message 61: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (last edited May 07, 2012 10:46AM) (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments I'm Challenging Myself to 265 Books in 2012!
Record Monthly Reading for Cover to Cover Challenge group and The Challenge Factory


January Reads

1. Left for Dead by JA Jance 4.5 stars (1/1)
2. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 5 stars (1/3)
3. Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan 5 stars (1/5)
4. Doukakis's Apprentice by Sarah Morgan 5 stars (1/6)
5. Marley: The Other Christmas Carol by Donald Allen Kirch 5 stars (1/7)
6. Sandstorm by James Rollins 4.5 stars (1/7)
7. Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier 5 stars (1/9)
8. Logan's Outlaw by Elaine Levine 4.5 stars (1/10)
9. Whiskey Sour by JA Konrath 4 stars (1/11)
10. Unlocked by Courtney Milan 5 stars (1/12)
11. The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James 4 stars (1/13)
12. The Night Shifters by Emily Devenport 3.5 stars (1/13)
13. The Disgraced Playboy by Caitlin Crews 4 stars (1/14)
14. Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole 5 stars (1/15)
15. Elves in the Meadow, Trolls in the Corn by Kay Grayson 3.5 stars (1/16)
16. The Unlikely Wife by Debra Ullrick 5 stars (1/16)
17. The Cordovan Vault by J. Monkeys 3.5 stars (1/20)
18. Dreamspell Steampunk Volume 1 by Various 3.5 stars (1/16)
19. Rising Fears by Michaelbrent Collings 4 stars (1/21)
20. Behind the Palace Walls by Lynn Raye Harris 4 stars (1/22)
21. Ascension by Caris Roane 3.5 stars (1/24)
22. Her Husband-To-Be by Leigh Michaels 3 stars (1/24)
23. Blue Monday by Nicci French 3.5 stars (1/26)
24.The Riccioni Pregnancy (Expecting!) by Daphne Clair 4 stars (1/27)
25. The King's Agent by Donna Russo Morin 3.25 stars (1/31)

Short read: Not counting towards total:

HOW CAN I KNOW WHAT GOD WANTS ME TO DO? 1/25

February Reads

26.Undercover Man by Merline Lovelace (4 stars) 2/26
27.Rafe's Redemption by Annie West (4 stars) 2/4
28.Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (4 stars) 2/6
29.Happily Ever After by John Klima (3 stars) 2/10
30. The Night that Changed Everything by Anne McAllister (4 stars) 2/11
31.The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones (3 stars) 2/12
32.Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte by Diane Kelly (4 stars) 2/14
33.Ice Blue by Anne Stuart (5 stars) 2/15
34.The Wizard of Dark Street by Shawn Thomas Odyssey (3.5 stars) 2/17
35.Once Touched, Never Forgotten by Natasha Tate (4.5 stars) 2/18
36.The Inconvenient Duchess by Christine Merrill (4 stars) 2/19
37.Factotum by DM Cornish (5 stars) 2/21
38.Element Zero by James Knapp (2.5 stars) 2/23
39.Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales by Tamora Pierce (5 stars) 2/25
40.The Rugged Loner by Bronwyn Jameson (3 stars) 2/26
41.Sneaks by B. Button (4 stars) 2/28

March Reads
42.Surrender the Dark by LA Banks (4 stars) 3/1
43. Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh (4.5 stars) 3/3
44. What Doesn't Kill You by Iris Johansen (3 stars) 3/6
45. The Widow's Daughter: A Novel by Nicholas Edlin (4.5 stars) 3/8
46. By These Ten Bones by Clare B. Dunkle (3.5 stars) 3/9
47. The Stolen Bride by Abby Green (4.5 stars) 3/10
48. The Maverick (Long, Tall Texans) by Diana Palmer (5 stars) 3/11
49. Stolen Away by Alyxandra Harvey (4 stars) 3/14
50. A Moth in Darkness by Frances Pauli (4 stars) 3/15
51. The Yellow Sun by Elizabeth Darker (3 stars) 3/16
52. Sweet Spot by Kate Angell (4 stars) 3/17
53. Snow Kisses by Diana Palmer (4 stars) 3/19
54. Winter Bride by Iris Johansen (4 stars) 3/19
55. Texas Rain by Jodi Thomas (5 stars) 3/20
56. Tempest Unleashed by Tracy Deebs (4 stars) 3/23
57. A Devil in the Details by KA Steward (4 stars) 3/24
58. A Night with the Society Playboy (Nights of Passion, #3) by Ally Blake (4 stars) 3/25
59. The Millionaire's Prospective Wife by Helen Brooks (4 stars) 3/25
60. Darwin's Children by Natasha Larry (4 stars) 3/27
61. Rooted in Danger by Terry Odell (3 stars) 3/30
62. Letter from a Stranger by Barbara Taylor Bradford (3.5 stars) 3/31


message 62: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's Harlequin/Silhouette Reading Challenge
Description: Read 75 Harlequin/Silhouette category romances in the month of 2012. They can be old or new, of any line.
Update: 4/2/12
Completed: 18/75

Key:
HP- Harlequin Presents
HR- Harlequin Romance
LIH- Love Inspired Historical
SIM- Silhouette Intimate Moments
HH- Harlequin Historical
HD- Harlequin Desire
HAR-Harlequin American Romance
SD- Silhouette Desire
HI- Harlequin Intrigue
SRS- Silhouette Romantic Suspense


1. Doukakis's Apprentice by Sarah Morgan 1/6 (HP)
2. The Disgraced Playboy by Caitlin Crews 1/14 (HP)
3. The Unlikely Wife by Debra Ullrick 1/16 (LIH)
4. Behind the Palace Walls by Lynn Raye Harris 1/22 (HP)
5. Her Husband-To-Be by Leigh Michaels 1/24 (HR)
6. The Riccioni Pregnancy (Expecting!) by Daphne Clair 1/26 (HP)
7.Undercover Man (Code Name: Danger) by Merline Lovelace 2/2 (SIM)
8. Rafe's Redemption by Annie West 2/4 (HP)
9. The Night that Changed Everything by Anne McAllister 2/11 (HP)
10. Once Touched, Never Forgotten by Natasha Tate 2/18 (HP)
11. The Inconvenient Duchess by Christine Merrill 2/19 (HH)
12. The Rugged Loner by Bronwyn Jameson 2/26 (SD)
13. The Stolen Bride by Abby Green 3/10 (HP)
14. The Maverick (Long, Tall Texans) by Diana Palmer 3/11 (SD)
15. Snow Kisses by Diana Palmer 3/19 (SD)
16. A Night with the Society Playboy (Nights of Passion, #3) by Ally Blake 3/25 (HP)
17. The Millionaire's Prospective Wife by Helen Brooks 3/25 (HP)
18. A Rodeo Man's Promise by Marin Thomas 4/2 (HAR)



message 63: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's RRRC Create Your Own Challenge 2012
Description: Read a minimum of 45 books off your Kindle device, of any genre. Only qualification is that they are read on the Kindle reader.
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2012
Update: 4/2/12
Completed: 12/45

1. Marley- The Other Christmas Carol by Donald Allen Kirch 1/7
2. Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier 1/9
3. Unlocked by Courtney Milan 1/12
4. The Night Shifters by Emily Devenport 1/13
5. Elves in the Meadow, Trolls in the Corn by Kay Grayson 1/16
6. The Cordovan Vault by J. Monkeys 1/20
7. Dreamspell Steampunk Volume 1 by Various 1/21
8. Rising Fears by Michaelbrent Collings 1/21
9. A Moth in Darkness by Frances Pauli 3/15
10.The Yellow Sun by Elizabeth Darker 3/16
11. Darwin's Children by Natasha Larry 3/27
12. A Rodeo Man's Promise by Marin Thomas 4/2



message 64: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (last edited Apr 27, 2012 04:41PM) (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's UF Challenge # 9: April 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012

Update: 4/27
Completed: 4/7
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title featuring a female lead character: Dead Surround by Celis T. Romo 4/27
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title featuring a male lead character: Undone Deeds by Mark Del Franco 4/25
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF)
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - any genre

ANY GENRE:
Optional Add'l Book: Science Fiction (can be straight sci-fi or a book with a sci-fi/futuristic twist)
* Optional Add'l Book - Cover Hunt: Book with green as the primary cover color OR some form or plant life on the cover: Vortex by Cherry Adair 4/17
* Optional Add'l Book: Since this challenge covers April, May, and June, read a book for which the title or the author’s first or last name begins with either A, M, or J.: The Pack by Jason Starr 4/16



message 65: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's WLLK All Things Spring 2012 Challenge
Duration: March 20-June 20, 2012
Goal: Read 20 books thematically related to the season of spring in any way, including taking place in spring, a cover which denotes spring, or even names of the characters or book title. Any way you can do it, that counts.
Update: 4/27
Completed: 6/20

1.Tempest Unleashed by Tracy Deebs 3/23
2.A Devil in the Details by KA Steward 3/24
3.Lover Reborn by JR Ward 4/3
4.The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts 4/5
5.Nightsong by Carol Davidson 4/20
6.Undone Deeds by Mark Del Franco 4/25



message 66: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments READ-THE-SEASON SPRING CHALLENGE: E-A-R-R-A-C-H
Duration:March 20, 2012 - June 19, 2012

Rules are simple. Using the word EARRACH, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season.

Have a great Spring Season of Reading!

Completed: 6/7
Update: 4/27/11

E:
A: Annie West--Undone by His Touch 4/23
R: Roberts, Nora--The Last Boyfriend 4/5
R: No Way to Begin--Reid, Nora 4/16
A: Alessandro's Prize by Helen Bianchin 4/14
C: Adair, Cherry--Vortex 4/17
H: Her Dark Destiny by Dave Ferraro 4/12



message 67: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (last edited May 07, 2012 10:46AM) (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's DHASG Mega-Challenge 2012
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2012
Update: 5/07/12
Completed:
Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D
Option E

Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
Since I love Stalkerific heroes, I choose
6. HE CAN KIDNAP ME ANY TIME (20 letters)
Completed: 8/20
H-Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 1/3
E

C-Card, Orson Scott, Ender's Game 2/7
A-Ascnsion by Sable Grace 4/10
N

K-The King's Agent by Donna Russo Morin 1/31
I
D-Dieter Resnick from Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier 1/9
N-
A
P-Prakenskii, Stefan from Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan 1/5

M-Michael Taylor, The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones 2/12
E

A
N
Y
T
I
M-Marin Thomas, A Rodeo Man's Promise 4/2
E-Elaine Levine, Logan's Outlaw 1/10

Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity
Completed: 16/26
A
B-Barrons, Jericho from Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
C-Charles Cornick from Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 1/3
D-Declan Chase from Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole 1/15
E-Ender Wiggin from Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 2/7
F-Riley Fitzgerald from A Rodeo Man's Promise by Marin Thomas 4/2
G-Court Gentry from The Gray Man by Nicholas Greaney 5/1
H-
I
J-Jericho Barrons from Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning 2/1
K-Kerrick from Ascension by Caris Roane 1/24
L
M-Michael Taylor from The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones 2/12
N
O
P-Paladin from Dragon Wish by Judith Leger 4/7
Q-Quillon Trench from Dead Surround by Celis T. Rono 4/27
R-Resnick, Dieter from Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier 1/9
S-Peter Sokol from The Widow's Daughter by Nicholas Edlin 3/8
T-Taggart, Logan from Logan's Outlaw by Elaine Levine 1/10
U
V--Alexei Voronov from Behind the Palace Walls by Lynn Raye Harris 1/22
W
X-Xcor from Lover Reborn by JR Ward 4/3
Y
Z-


Option C: The Most Dangerous Ones of All
For this challenge, all ten of your book choices must rate a 1 out of 10 (most dangerous hero of all) on the Dangerous Hero Scale. A number one has these qualities:
Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
Completed: 5/10
1. Charles Cornick from Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 1/3
2. Stefan Prakenskii from Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan 1/5
3. Jericho Barrons from Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning 2/1
4. Ender Wiggins from Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 2/7
5. Court Gentry from The Gray Man by Mark Greaney 5/1
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Option D: Dangerous Hero World-Tour
This is a hold-over from last years’ challenge. Compile a list of fifty heroes from fifty different books that take place in fifty different locations. You may use a country more than once. You may not use a United State more than once. For example: You can use two locations in France, but you cannot use Paris or New York state (one city per state and one state per book, so if you use a book set in New York City, it means that you cannot use New York again) more than once. You can use fictional/mythical/otherworldly locations. Please note if the location is mythical in your listing.
Completed: 34/50
1. Charles Cornick from Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs. Setting: Seattle, WA 1/3
2. Stefan Prakenskii from Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan. Setting: Sea Haven, CA 1/5
3. Dieter Resnick from Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier. Setting: Las Vegas, NV 1/9
4. Logan Taggart from Logan's Outlaw by Elaine Levin. Setting: Wyoming Territory 1/10
5. Phin from Whiskey Sour by JA Konrath. Setting: Chicago, Illinois 1/11
6. Evan, Lord Westfield from Unlocked by Courtney Milan. Setting: London, England. 1/12
7. Kerrick from Ascension by Caris Roane. Setting: Second Earth (Mythical) 1/24
8. Declan Chase from Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole. Setting: Isolated Pacific Northwest Island 1/15
9.Battista della Palla from The King's Agent by Donna Russo Morin. Setting: Florence, Italy. 1/31
10. Jericho Barrons from Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning. Setting: Dublin, Ireland. 2/1
11. David Jensen from Undercover Man by Merline Lovelace. Setting: Monte Carlo. 2/2
12. Ender Wiggins from Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Setting: Battle School (Outer Space)--Mythical. 2/7
13. Michael Taylor from The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones. Setting: Area 51/Dream Lake, Nevada. 2/12
14. Paladin from Dragon Wish by Judith Leger. Setting: Avaris--Mythical 4/7
15. Logan Cutter from Vortex by Cherry Adair Setting: Atlantic Ocean near Peru. 4/17
16. Cullyn from Daggerspell by Katharine Kerr. Setting: Deverry--Mythical 4/20
17. Jesse James Dawson from A Devil in the Details by KA Stewart. Setting: Kansas City, Missouri 3/24
18. Fozzie Mayhew from Rooted in Danger by Terry Odell. Setting: Oregon. 3/30
19. Riley Fitzgerald from A Rodeo Man's Promise by Marin Thomas. Setting: Albuquerque, New Mexico. 4/2
20. Lucas from Stolen Away by Alyxandra Harvey. Setting: Faerie-Mythical. 3/14
21. Simon Burns from The Pack by Jason Starr. Setting: New York City, New York. 4/16
22. Connor Gray from Undone Deeds by Mark Del Franco. Setting: Boston, Massachusetts. 4/25
23. Kona from Tempest Unleashed by Tracy Deebs. Setting: Underwater Selkie Kingdom--Mythical. 3/23
24. Ryker from Ascension by Sable Grace. Setting: Underworld--Mythical. 4/10
25. Court Gentry from The Gray Man by Mark Greaney. Setting: Paris France. 4/29
26. Jesse Best from Simple Jess by Pamela Morsi. Setting: Marrying Stone, Ozark Mountains, Arkansas. 5/1
27. Jed Corbin from Winter Bride by Iris Johansen. Setting: San Miguel--Mythical. 3/19
28. Declan Carstairs from Undone by His Touch by Annie West. Setting: Sydney, NSW, Australia. 4/23
29. Alessandro Del Marc from Alessandro's Prize by Helen Bianchin. Setting: Milan, Italy. 4/14
30. Cade McLaren from Snow Kisses by Diana Palmer. Setting: Montana. 3/19
31. Sebastian Wolfe from The Stolen Bride by Abby Green. Setting: Mumbai, India. 3/10
32. Ryland Miller from Shadow Game by Christine Feehan. Setting: San Francisco, California. 5/7
33. Carver aka Paul from These Ten Bones by Clare B. Dunkle. Setting: Medieval Rural Scotland. 3/9
34. Peter Sokol from The Widow's Daughter by Nicholas Edlin. Setting: Auckland, New Zealand. 3/8
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Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt
Read at least fifteen but no more than twenty different books with different dangerous heroes. Refer to the list below for ideas. If you come with another type, just list what kind you think he is and make sure he doesn’t fall into any of these categories.
Completed: 16/19
1.Assassin (Contract Killer)--Court Gentry from The Gray Man by Mark Greaney 4/29
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary)--Michael Taylor from The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones 2/12
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer--Lucas Wolfe from The Disgraced Playboy by Caitlin Crews 1/14
4.Stalkerific Hero--Stefan Prakenskii from Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan 1/5
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured)--Ender Wiggins from Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 2/7
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises)--Battista della Palla from The King's Agent by Donna Russo Morin 1/31
7.Law Enforcement--Travis McMurray (Texas Ranger) from Texas Rain by Jodi Thomas 3/20
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)--Troy Price from The Trapper by Jenna Kernan 4/22
10.Spy
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal)--Once Touched, Never Forgotten by Natasha Tate 2/18
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)--Ryland Miller from Shadow Game by Christine Feehan 5/7
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder--Logan Cutter (Treasure Hunter/Salvage) from Vortex by Cherry Adair 4/17
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors--Dieter Resnick from Zero Sum by B.Justin Shier (mage) (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae) 1/9
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo--Logan Taggart from Logan's Outlaw by Elaine Levine 1/10
16.Bodyguards/Protectors--Charles Cornick, Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 1/3
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers--Evan, Lord Westfield from Unlocked by Courtney Milan (mountaineer) 1/12
18.Rakehell/Rake
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes--Paladin (King) from Dargon Wish by Judith Leger 4/7



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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's RRRC Create Your Own Challenge 2012
Description: Read a minimum of 45 books off your Kindle device, of any genre. Only qualification is that they are read on the Kindle reader.
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2012
Update: 5/7/12
Completed: 16/45

1. Marley- The Other Christmas Carol by Donald Allen Kirch 1/7
2. Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier 1/9
3. Unlocked by Courtney Milan 1/12
4. The Night Shifters by Emily Devenport 1/13
5. Elves in the Meadow, Trolls in the Corn by Kay Grayson 1/16
6. The Cordovan Vault by J. Monkeys 1/20
7. Dreamspell Steampunk Volume 1 by Various 1/21
8. Rising Fears by Michaelbrent Collings 1/21
9. A Moth in Darkness by Frances Pauli 3/15
10.The Yellow Sun by Elizabeth Darker 3/16
11. Darwin's Children by Natasha Larry 3/27
12. A Rodeo Man's Promise by Marin Thomas 4/2
13. Dragon Wish by Judith Leger 4/7
14. Her Dark Destiny by Dave Ferraro 4/12
15. Dead Surround by Celis T. Rono 4/27
16. Give Us This Day by June Foster 5/2



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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's UF Challenge # 9: April 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012

Update: 5/7
Completed: 5/7
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title featuring a female lead character: Dead Surround by Celis T. Romo 4/27
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title featuring a male lead character: Undone Deeds by Mark Del Franco 4/25
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF)
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - any genre

ANY GENRE:
Optional Add'l Book: Science Fiction (can be straight sci-fi or a book with a sci-fi/futuristic twist): Shadow Game by Christine Feehan 5/7
* Optional Add'l Book - Cover Hunt: Book with green as the primary cover color OR some form or plant life on the cover: Vortex by Cherry Adair 4/17
* Optional Add'l Book: Since this challenge covers April, May, and June, read a book for which the title or the author’s first or last name begins with either A, M, or J.: The Pack by Jason Starr 4/16



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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's Harlequin/Silhouette Reading Challenge
Description: Read 75 Harlequin/Silhouette category romances in the month of 2012. They can be old or new, of any line.
Update: 5/7/12
Completed: 22/75

Key:
HP- Harlequin Presents
HR- Harlequin Romance
LIH- Love Inspired Historical
SIM- Silhouette Intimate Moments
HH- Harlequin Historical
HD- Harlequin Desire
HAR-Harlequin American Romance
SD- Silhouette Desire
HI- Harlequin Intrigue
SRS- Silhouette Romantic Suspense


1. Doukakis's Apprentice by Sarah Morgan 1/6 (HP)
2. The Disgraced Playboy by Caitlin Crews 1/14 (HP)
3. The Unlikely Wife by Debra Ullrick 1/16 (LIH)
4. Behind the Palace Walls by Lynn Raye Harris 1/22 (HP)
5. Her Husband-To-Be by Leigh Michaels 1/24 (HR)
6. The Riccioni Pregnancy (Expecting!) by Daphne Clair 1/26 (HP)
7.Undercover Man (Code Name: Danger) by Merline Lovelace 2/2 (SIM)
8. Rafe's Redemption by Annie West 2/4 (HP)
9. The Night that Changed Everything by Anne McAllister 2/11 (HP)
10. Once Touched, Never Forgotten by Natasha Tate 2/18 (HP)
11. The Inconvenient Duchess by Christine Merrill 2/19 (HH)
12. The Rugged Loner by Bronwyn Jameson 2/26 (SD)
13. The Stolen Bride by Abby Green 3/10 (HP)
14. The Maverick (Long, Tall Texans) by Diana Palmer 3/11 (SD)
15. Snow Kisses by Diana Palmer 3/19 (SD)
16. A Night with the Society Playboy (Nights of Passion, #3) by Ally Blake 3/25 (HP)
17. The Millionaire's Prospective Wife by Helen Brooks 3/25 (HP)
18. A Rodeo Man's Promise by Marin Thomas 4/2 (HAR)
19. Alessandro's Prize by Helen Bianchin 4/14 (HP)
20. No Way to Begin by Michelle Reid 4/16 (HP)
21. The Trapper by Jenna Kernan 4/22 (HH)
22. Undone by His Touch by Annie West (HP) 4/23



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Record Monthly Reading for Cover to Cover Challenge group and The Challenge Factory


January Reads

1. Left for Dead by JA Jance 4.5 stars (1/1)
2. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 5 stars (1/3)
3. Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan 5 stars (1/5)
4. Doukakis's Apprentice by Sarah Morgan 5 stars (1/6)
5. Marley: The Other Christmas Carol by Donald Allen Kirch 5 stars (1/7)
6. Sandstorm by James Rollins 4.5 stars (1/7)
7. Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier 5 stars (1/9)
8. Logan's Outlaw by Elaine Levine 4.5 stars (1/10)
9. Whiskey Sour by JA Konrath 4 stars (1/11)
10. Unlocked by Courtney Milan 5 stars (1/12)
11. The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James 4 stars (1/13)
12. The Night Shifters by Emily Devenport 3.5 stars (1/13)
13. The Disgraced Playboy by Caitlin Crews 4 stars (1/14)
14. Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole 5 stars (1/15)
15. Elves in the Meadow, Trolls in the Corn by Kay Grayson 3.5 stars (1/16)
16. The Unlikely Wife by Debra Ullrick 5 stars (1/16)
17. The Cordovan Vault by J. Monkeys 3.5 stars (1/20)
18. Dreamspell Steampunk Volume 1 by Various 3.5 stars (1/16)
19. Rising Fears by Michaelbrent Collings 4 stars (1/21)
20. Behind the Palace Walls by Lynn Raye Harris 4 stars (1/22)
21. Ascension by Caris Roane 3.5 stars (1/24)
22. Her Husband-To-Be by Leigh Michaels 3 stars (1/24)
23. Blue Monday by Nicci French 3.5 stars (1/26)
24.The Riccioni Pregnancy (Expecting!) by Daphne Clair 4 stars (1/27)
25. The King's Agent by Donna Russo Morin 3.25 stars (1/31)

Short read: Not counting towards total:

HOW CAN I KNOW WHAT GOD WANTS ME TO DO? 1/25

February Reads

26.Undercover Man by Merline Lovelace (4 stars) 2/26
27.Rafe's Redemption by Annie West (4 stars) 2/4
28.Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (4 stars) 2/6
29.Happily Ever After by John Klima (3 stars) 2/10
30. The Night that Changed Everything by Anne McAllister (4 stars) 2/11
31.The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones (3 stars) 2/12
32.Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte by Diane Kelly (4 stars) 2/14
33.Ice Blue by Anne Stuart (5 stars) 2/15
34.The Wizard of Dark Street by Shawn Thomas Odyssey (3.5 stars) 2/17
35.Once Touched, Never Forgotten by Natasha Tate (4.5 stars) 2/18
36.The Inconvenient Duchess by Christine Merrill (4 stars) 2/19
37.Factotum by DM Cornish (5 stars) 2/21
38.Element Zero by James Knapp (2.5 stars) 2/23
39.Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales by Tamora Pierce (5 stars) 2/25
40.The Rugged Loner by Bronwyn Jameson (3 stars) 2/26
41.Sneaks by B. Button (4 stars) 2/28

March Reads
42.Surrender the Dark by LA Banks (4 stars) 3/1
43. Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh (4.5 stars) 3/3
44. What Doesn't Kill You by Iris Johansen (3 stars) 3/6
45. The Widow's Daughter: A Novel by Nicholas Edlin (4.5 stars) 3/8
46. By These Ten Bones by Clare B. Dunkle (3.5 stars) 3/9
47. The Stolen Bride by Abby Green (4.5 stars) 3/10
48. The Maverick (Long, Tall Texans) by Diana Palmer (5 stars) 3/11
49. Stolen Away by Alyxandra Harvey (4 stars) 3/14
50. A Moth in Darkness by Frances Pauli (4 stars) 3/15
51. The Yellow Sun by Elizabeth Darker (3 stars) 3/16
52. Sweet Spot by Kate Angell (4 stars) 3/17
53. Snow Kisses by Diana Palmer (4 stars) 3/19
54. Winter Bride by Iris Johansen (4 stars) 3/19
55. Texas Rain by Jodi Thomas (5 stars) 3/20
56. Tempest Unleashed by Tracy Deebs (4 stars) 3/23
57. A Devil in the Details by KA Steward (4 stars) 3/24
58. A Night with the Society Playboy (Nights of Passion, #3) by Ally Blake (4 stars) 3/25
59. The Millionaire's Prospective Wife by Helen Brooks (4 stars) 3/25
60. Darwin's Children by Natasha Larry (4 stars) 3/27
61. Rooted in Danger by Terry Odell (3 stars) 3/30
62. Letter from a Stranger by Barbara Taylor Bradford (3.5 stars) 3/31

April Reads

63. A Rodeo Man's Promise by Marin Thomas 4/2
64. Lover Reborn by JR Ward 4/3
65.The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts 4/5
66. Dragon Wish by Judith Leger 4/7
67. Ascension by Sable Grace 4/10
68. Her Dark Destiny by Dave Ferraro 4/12
69. Amos Daragon: The Mask Wearer by Bryan Perro 4/13
70. Alessandro's Prize by Helen Bianchin 4/14
71. The Pack by Jason Starr 4/16
72. No Way to Begin by Michelle Reid 4/16
73. Vortex by Cherry Adair 4/17
74. Daggerspell by Katharine Kerr 4/20
75. Nightsong by Carolyn Davidson 4/20
76. The Trapper by Jenna Kernan 4/22
77. Undone by His Touch by Annie West 4/23
78. Undone Deeds by Mark Del Franco 4/25
79.Dead Surround by Celis T. Rono 4/27
80. The Gray Man by Mark Greaney 4/29


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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's DHASG Crayon Collections Challenge
Duration: February 1- May 31, 2012
Goal:Crayons 32 Count Collection
Update: 5/7
Completed: 26/32
Strategy: color-matching cover
1.Asparagus:
Rafe's Redemption by Annie West 2/4
2.Cerulean:
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 2/6
3.Pink:
Happily Ever After by Various 2/10
4. Gold:
The Night that Changed Everything by Anne McAllister 2/11
5. Brick Red:
The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones 2/12
6. Lemon Yellow:
Shadow Game by Christine Feehan 5/7
7. Flesh: Give Us This Day by June Foster 5/2
8. Gray: The Gray Man by Mark Greaney 4/29
9. Indigo: Simple Jess by Pamela Morsi 5/2
10. Mango Tango: Undone Deeds by Mark Del Franco 4/25
11. Raw Sienna: The Trapper by Jenna Kernan 4/22
12. Cornflower: Nightsong by Carolyn Davidson 4/20
13. Caribbean Blue: Vortex by Chery Adair 4/17
14. Cerise: The Pack by Jason Starr 4/16
15. Fuschia: Amos Daragon: The Mask Wearer by Bryan Perro 4/13
16. Teal Green: Her Dark Destiny by Dave Ferraro 4/12
17. Sky Blue: Ascension by Sable Grace 4/10
18. Violet: Dragon Wish by Judith Leger 4/7
19. Peach: The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts 4/5
20. Neon Carrot: Lover Reborn by JR Ward 4/3
21. Blue: A Rodeo Man's Promise by Marin Thomas 4/2
22. Inchworm: Rooted in Danger by Terry Odell 3/30
23. Brown: Darwin's Children by Natasha Larry 3/27
24. Pacific Blue: A Night with the Society Playboy (Nights of Passion, #3) by Ally Blake 3/25
25. Wild Blue Yonder: A Devil in the Details by KA Stewart 3/24
26. Aquamarine: Tempest Unleashed by Tracy Deebs 3/23

Rafe's Redemption by Annie WestEnder's Game (Ender's Saga, #1) by Orson Scott CardHappily Ever After by John KlimaThe Night that Changed Everything by Anne McAllisterThe Legend of Michael (Zodius, #1) by Lisa Renee JonesShadow Game (GhostWalkers, #1) by Christine FeehanGive Us This Day (Bellewood#1) by June FosterThe Gray Man (Court Gentry, #1) by Mark GreaneySimple Jess (Marrying Stone, #2) by Pamela MorsiUndone Deeds (Connor Grey, #6) by Mark Del FrancoThe Trapper by Jenna KernanNightsong by Carolyn DavidsonVortex by Cherry AdairThe Pack by Jason StarrAmos Daragon The Mask Wearer (Amos Daragon, #1) by Bryan PerroHer Dark Destiny (Hunters of the Dark, #1) by Dave FerraroAscension (Dark Breed, #1) by Sable GraceDragon Wish by Judith LegerThe Last Boyfriend (Inn BoonsBoro, #2) by Nora RobertsLover Reborn (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #10) by J.R. WardA Rodeo Man's Promise (Rodeo Rebels series #3) by Marin ThomasRooted in Danger (Blackthorne, Inc. #3) by Terry OdellDarwin's Children (Darwin's Children, #1) by Natasha LarryA Night with the Society Playboy (Nights of Passion, #3)  by Ally BlakeA Devil in the Details (Jesse James Dawson, #1) by K.A. StewartTempest Unleashed (Tempest #2) by Tracy Deebs



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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's UF Challenge # 9: April 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012

Update: 6/5
Completed: 7/7 Completed!!
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title featuring a female lead character: Dead Surround by Celis T. Romo 4/27
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title featuring a male lead character: Undone Deeds by Mark Del Franco 4/25
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison 5/24
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - any genre: Dragon Actually by GA Aiken 5/24

ANY GENRE:
Optional Add'l Book: Science Fiction (can be straight sci-fi or a book with a sci-fi/futuristic twist): Shadow Game by Christine Feehan 5/7
* Optional Add'l Book - Cover Hunt: Book with green as the primary cover color OR some form or plant life on the cover: Vortex by Cherry Adair 4/17
* Optional Add'l Book: Since this challenge covers April, May, and June, read a book for which the title or the author’s first or last name begins with either A, M, or J.: The Pack by Jason Starr 4/16



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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments I'm Challenging Myself to 265 Books in 2012!
Record Monthly Reading for Cover to Cover Challenge group and The Challenge Factory


January Reads

1. Left for Dead by JA Jance 4.5 stars (1/1)
2. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 5 stars (1/3)
3. Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan 5 stars (1/5)
4. Doukakis's Apprentice by Sarah Morgan 5 stars (1/6)
5. Marley: The Other Christmas Carol by Donald Allen Kirch 5 stars (1/7)
6. Sandstorm by James Rollins 4.5 stars (1/7)
7. Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier 5 stars (1/9)
8. Logan's Outlaw by Elaine Levine 4.5 stars (1/10)
9. Whiskey Sour by JA Konrath 4 stars (1/11)
10. Unlocked by Courtney Milan 5 stars (1/12)
11. The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James 4 stars (1/13)
12. The Night Shifters by Emily Devenport 3.5 stars (1/13)
13. The Disgraced Playboy by Caitlin Crews 4 stars (1/14)
14. Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole 5 stars (1/15)
15. Elves in the Meadow, Trolls in the Corn by Kay Grayson 3.5 stars (1/16)
16. The Unlikely Wife by Debra Ullrick 5 stars (1/16)
17. The Cordovan Vault by J. Monkeys 3.5 stars (1/20)
18. Dreamspell Steampunk Volume 1 by Various 3.5 stars (1/16)
19. Rising Fears by Michaelbrent Collings 4 stars (1/21)
20. Behind the Palace Walls by Lynn Raye Harris 4 stars (1/22)
21. Ascension by Caris Roane 3.5 stars (1/24)
22. Her Husband-To-Be by Leigh Michaels 3 stars (1/24)
23. Blue Monday by Nicci French 3.5 stars (1/26)
24.The Riccioni Pregnancy (Expecting!) by Daphne Clair 4 stars (1/27)
25. The King's Agent by Donna Russo Morin 3.25 stars (1/31)

Short read: Not counting towards total:

HOW CAN I KNOW WHAT GOD WANTS ME TO DO? 1/25

February Reads

26.Undercover Man by Merline Lovelace (4 stars) 2/26
27.Rafe's Redemption by Annie West (4 stars) 2/4
28.Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (4 stars) 2/6
29.Happily Ever After by John Klima (3 stars) 2/10
30. The Night that Changed Everything by Anne McAllister (4 stars) 2/11
31.The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones (3 stars) 2/12
32.Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte by Diane Kelly (4 stars) 2/14
33.Ice Blue by Anne Stuart (5 stars) 2/15
34.The Wizard of Dark Street by Shawn Thomas Odyssey (3.5 stars) 2/17
35.Once Touched, Never Forgotten by Natasha Tate (4.5 stars) 2/18
36.The Inconvenient Duchess by Christine Merrill (4 stars) 2/19
37.Factotum by DM Cornish (5 stars) 2/21
38.Element Zero by James Knapp (2.5 stars) 2/23
39.Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales by Tamora Pierce (5 stars) 2/25
40.The Rugged Loner by Bronwyn Jameson (3 stars) 2/26
41.Sneaks by B. Button (4 stars) 2/28

March Reads
42.Surrender the Dark by LA Banks (4 stars) 3/1
43. Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh (4.5 stars) 3/3
44. What Doesn't Kill You by Iris Johansen (3 stars) 3/6
45. The Widow's Daughter: A Novel by Nicholas Edlin (4.5 stars) 3/8
46. By These Ten Bones by Clare B. Dunkle (3.5 stars) 3/9
47. The Stolen Bride by Abby Green (4.5 stars) 3/10
48. The Maverick (Long, Tall Texans) by Diana Palmer (5 stars) 3/11
49. Stolen Away by Alyxandra Harvey (4 stars) 3/14
50. A Moth in Darkness by Frances Pauli (4 stars) 3/15
51. The Yellow Sun by Elizabeth Darker (3 stars) 3/16
52. Sweet Spot by Kate Angell (4 stars) 3/17
53. Snow Kisses by Diana Palmer (4 stars) 3/19
54. Winter Bride by Iris Johansen (4 stars) 3/19
55. Texas Rain by Jodi Thomas (5 stars) 3/20
56. Tempest Unleashed by Tracy Deebs (4 stars) 3/23
57. A Devil in the Details by KA Steward (4 stars) 3/24
58. A Night with the Society Playboy (Nights of Passion, #3) by Ally Blake (4 stars) 3/25
59. The Millionaire's Prospective Wife by Helen Brooks (4 stars) 3/25
60. Darwin's Children by Natasha Larry (4 stars) 3/27
61. Rooted in Danger by Terry Odell (3 stars) 3/30
62. Letter from a Stranger by Barbara Taylor Bradford (3.5 stars) 3/31

April Reads

63. A Rodeo Man's Promise by Marin Thomas 4/2
64. Lover Reborn by JR Ward 4/3
65.The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts 4/5
66. Dragon Wish by Judith Leger 4/7
67. Ascension by Sable Grace 4/10
68. Her Dark Destiny by Dave Ferraro 4/12
69. Amos Daragon: The Mask Wearer by Bryan Perro 4/13
70. Alessandro's Prize by Helen Bianchin 4/14
71. The Pack by Jason Starr 4/16
72. No Way to Begin by Michelle Reid 4/16
73. Vortex by Cherry Adair 4/17
74. Daggerspell by Katharine Kerr 4/20
75. Nightsong by Carolyn Davidson 4/20
76. The Trapper by Jenna Kernan 4/22
77. Undone by His Touch by Annie West 4/23
78. Undone Deeds by Mark Del Franco 4/25
79.Dead Surround by Celis T. Rono 4/27
80. The Gray Man by Mark Greaney 4/29

May Reads

81. Simple Jess by Pamela Morsi 5/1
82. Give Us This Day by June Foster 5/2
83. The Other Woman's House by Sophie Hannah 5/4
84. Shadow Game by Christine Feehan 5/7
85. Seven Deadly Wonders by Matt Reilly 5/9
86. The Grunt by Latrivia S. Nelson 5/11
87. Mind Game by Christine Feehan 5/13
88. Don't Say A Word by Beverly Barton 5/14
89. To Beguile a Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt 5/16
90. A Deal at the Altar by Lynne Graham 5/18
91. The Red Heart of Jade by Marjorie M. Liu 5/18
92. The Prospective Wife by Kim Lawrence 5/19
93. Lingering Melody by Patricia Wilson 5/20
94. Vicar's Daughter to Viscount's Lady 5/22
95. Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison 5/24
96. Dragon Actually by GA Aiken 5/25
97. Bride in a Gilded Cage by Abby Green 5/26
98. One Chance At Love by Carole Mortimer 5/26
99. My Surrender by Connie Brockway 5/28
100. Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini 5/31


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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's Harlequin/Silhouette Reading Challenge
Description: Read 75 Harlequin/Silhouette category romances in the month of 2012. They can be old or new, of any line.
Update: 6/5/12
Completed: 28/75

Key:
HP- Harlequin Presents
HR- Harlequin Romance
LIH- Love Inspired Historical
SIM- Silhouette Intimate Moments
HH- Harlequin Historical
HD- Harlequin Desire
HAR-Harlequin American Romance
SD- Silhouette Desire
HI- Harlequin Intrigue
SRS- Silhouette Romantic Suspense


1. Doukakis's Apprentice by Sarah Morgan 1/6 (HP)
2. The Disgraced Playboy by Caitlin Crews 1/14 (HP)
3. The Unlikely Wife by Debra Ullrick 1/16 (LIH)
4. Behind the Palace Walls by Lynn Raye Harris 1/22 (HP)
5. Her Husband-To-Be by Leigh Michaels 1/24 (HR)
6. The Riccioni Pregnancy (Expecting!) by Daphne Clair 1/26 (HP)
7.Undercover Man (Code Name: Danger) by Merline Lovelace 2/2 (SIM)
8. Rafe's Redemption by Annie West 2/4 (HP)
9. The Night that Changed Everything by Anne McAllister 2/11 (HP)
10. Once Touched, Never Forgotten by Natasha Tate 2/18 (HP)
11. The Inconvenient Duchess by Christine Merrill 2/19 (HH)
12. The Rugged Loner by Bronwyn Jameson 2/26 (SD)
13. The Stolen Bride by Abby Green 3/10 (HP)
14. The Maverick (Long, Tall Texans) by Diana Palmer 3/11 (SD)
15. Snow Kisses by Diana Palmer 3/19 (SD)
16. A Night with the Society Playboy (Nights of Passion, #3) by Ally Blake 3/25 (HP)
17. The Millionaire's Prospective Wife by Helen Brooks 3/25 (HP)
18. A Rodeo Man's Promise by Marin Thomas 4/2 (HAR)
19. Alessandro's Prize by Helen Bianchin 4/14 (HP)
20. No Way to Begin by Michelle Reid 4/16 (HP)
21. The Trapper by Jenna Kernan 4/22 (HH)
22. Undone by His Touch by Annie West (HP) 4/23
23. A Deal at the Altar by Lynne Graham (HP) 5/18
24. The Prospective Wife by Kim Lawrence (HP) 5/19
25. Lingering Melody by Patricia Wilson (HP) 5/20
26. Vicar's Daughter to Viscount's Lady by Louise Allen (HH) 5/22
27. Bride in a Gilded Cage by Abby Green (HP) 5/26
28. One Chance At Love by Carole Mortimer (HP) 5/26



message 76: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments READ-THE-SEASON SPRING CHALLENGE: E-A-R-R-A-C-H
Duration:March 20, 2012 - June 19, 2012

Rules are simple. Using the word EARRACH, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season.

Have a great Spring Season of Reading!

Completed: 7/7 DONE!!!
Update: 6/05/12

E: Emily Devenport--Spirits of Glory 6/1
A: Annie West--Undone by His Touch 4/23
R: Roberts, Nora--The Last Boyfriend 4/5
R: No Way to Begin--Reid, Nora 4/16
A: Alessandro's Prize by Helen Bianchin 4/14
C: Adair, Cherry--Vortex 4/17
H: Her Dark Destiny by Dave Ferraro 4/12



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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's RRRC Create Your Own Challenge 2012
Description: Read a minimum of 45 books off your Kindle device, of any genre. Only qualification is that they are read on the Kindle reader.
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2012
Update: 6/5/12
Completed: 19/45

1. Marley- The Other Christmas Carol by Donald Allen Kirch 1/7
2. Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier 1/9
3. Unlocked by Courtney Milan 1/12
4. The Night Shifters by Emily Devenport 1/13
5. Elves in the Meadow, Trolls in the Corn by Kay Grayson 1/16
6. The Cordovan Vault by J. Monkeys 1/20
7. Dreamspell Steampunk Volume 1 by Various 1/21
8. Rising Fears by Michaelbrent Collings 1/21
9. A Moth in Darkness by Frances Pauli 3/15
10.The Yellow Sun by Elizabeth Darker 3/16
11. Darwin's Children by Natasha Larry 3/27
12. A Rodeo Man's Promise by Marin Thomas 4/2
13. Dragon Wish by Judith Leger 4/7
14. Her Dark Destiny by Dave Ferraro 4/12
15. Dead Surround by Celis T. Rono 4/27
16. Give Us This Day by June Foster 5/2
17. The Grunt by Latrivia S. Nelson 5/11
18. Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini 5/31
19. Spirits of Glory by Emily Devenport 6/1



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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments We Love Lisa Kleypas June BYOC 2012
Goal: Read sixteen books this month.
Update: 6/7/12
Completed: 4/16

1. Spirits of Glory by Emily Devenport 6/1
2. Death, Taxes and Extra-Hold Hairspray by Diane Kelly 6/2
3. A Duchess to Remember by Christina Brooke 6/4
4. Night Game by Christine Feehan 6/4



message 79: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's WLLK All Things Spring 2012 Challenge
Duration: March 20-June 20, 2012
Goal: Read 20 books thematically related to the season of spring in any way, including taking place in spring, a cover which denotes spring, or even names of the characters or book title. Any way you can do it, that counts.
Update: 6/19
Completed: 22/20

1.Tempest Unleashed by Tracy Deebs 3/23
2.A Devil in the Details by KA Steward 3/24
3.Lover Reborn by JR Ward 4/3
4.The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts 4/5
5.Nightsong by Carol Davidson 4/20
6.Undone Deeds by Mark Del Franco 4/25
7.Give Us This Day by June Foster 5/2
8.Shadow Game by Christine Feehan 5/7
9.Seven Deadly Wonders by Matthew Reilly 5/9
10.Mind Game by Christine Feehan 5/13
11.Lingering Melody by Patricia Wilson 5/20
12.Vicar's Daughter to Viscount's Lady by Louise Allen 5/22
13.Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison 5/24
14.My Surrender by Connie Brockway 5/28
15.Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini 5/31
16.Night Game by Christine Feehan 6/6
17.The Bride Wore Pearls by Liz Carlyle 6/9
18.Conspiracy Game by Christine Feehan 6/12
19.Nowhere to Run by Nancy Bush 6/13
20.Deadly Game by Christine Feehan 6/15
21.Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire 6/17
22.Predatory Game by Christine Feehan 6/19



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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's WWLK All Things Summer 2012 BYOC
Goal: Read twenty books that relate to summer in some way, be it setting in hot place, during summer, colors on the cover, names, whatever you can use to tie it to the theme.
Completed: X/20
Update:



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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's RRRC Read-the-Season Irish Edition: SAMHRADH (Summer)
June 20, 2012 - September 21, 2012
Completed: 0/8
Update:

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A -
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H -
R -
A -
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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's Urban Fantasy Challenge # 10 July 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012.

Completed: X/9
Update:

1. Any Urban Fantasy Title:
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with two or more characters on the cover:
3. Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF) :
4. Any book that’s part of a series you’ve already started. (In other words, any series book except Book #1 in that series.)


I may have gotten a little carried away with optional categories….

Optional Categories: ~ any genre
5. Cover Hunt: Book with no humans (or human-looking beings) on the cover
6. Independence Day: Read a book featuring a character or characters fighting for independence. From an oppressive government, parent, lover, etc.
7. Labor Day: Read a book with a main character who works a “normal” day job separate from the supernatural world. Examples would be: Georgina Kincaid who works in a bookstore and none of the humans there knows she’s really a succubus. Or Gin Blanco (of the Elemental Assassin series) who runs a restaurant in addition to her ‘other’ work.
8. Back to School: Read a YA book.
9. It’s About Time!: Read any book that’s been on your To-Be-Read pile longer than six months as of July 1.



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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's UFA Creature Comforts Challenge
Duration: July 1-December 31, 2012
I'll try to read two from each category (in UF, PNR, Horror and Epic Fantasy)
Fae
1.
2.
Werewolf
1.
2.
Vampires
1.
2.
Shifters
1.
2.
Ghosts
1.
2.
Demons
1.
2.
Witches
1.
2.
Wizards
1.
2.
Gargoyles
1.
2.
Zombie
1.
2.
Psychics/Mediums
1.
2.
Others
1.
2.



message 84: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's Harlequin/Silhouette Reading Challenge
Description: Read 75 Harlequin/Silhouette category romances in the month of 2012. They can be old or new, of any line.
Update: 7/6/12
Completed: 32/75

Key:
HP- Harlequin Presents
HR- Harlequin Romance
LIH- Love Inspired Historical
SIM- Silhouette Intimate Moments
HH- Harlequin Historical
HD- Harlequin Desire
HAR-Harlequin American Romance
SD- Silhouette Desire
HI- Harlequin Intrigue
SRS- Silhouette Romantic Suspense


1. Doukakis's Apprentice by Sarah Morgan 1/6 (HP)
2. The Disgraced Playboy by Caitlin Crews 1/14 (HP)
3. The Unlikely Wife by Debra Ullrick 1/16 (LIH)
4. Behind the Palace Walls by Lynn Raye Harris 1/22 (HP)
5. Her Husband-To-Be by Leigh Michaels 1/24 (HR)
6. The Riccioni Pregnancy (Expecting!) by Daphne Clair 1/26 (HP)
7.Undercover Man (Code Name: Danger) by Merline Lovelace 2/2 (SIM)
8. Rafe's Redemption by Annie West 2/4 (HP)
9. The Night that Changed Everything by Anne McAllister 2/11 (HP)
10. Once Touched, Never Forgotten by Natasha Tate 2/18 (HP)
11. The Inconvenient Duchess by Christine Merrill 2/19 (HH)
12. The Rugged Loner by Bronwyn Jameson 2/26 (SD)
13. The Stolen Bride by Abby Green 3/10 (HP)
14. The Maverick (Long, Tall Texans) by Diana Palmer 3/11 (SD)
15. Snow Kisses by Diana Palmer 3/19 (SD)
16. A Night with the Society Playboy (Nights of Passion, #3) by Ally Blake 3/25 (HP)
17. The Millionaire's Prospective Wife by Helen Brooks 3/25 (HP)
18. A Rodeo Man's Promise by Marin Thomas 4/2 (HAR)
19. Alessandro's Prize by Helen Bianchin 4/14 (HP)
20. No Way to Begin by Michelle Reid 4/16 (HP)
21. The Trapper by Jenna Kernan 4/22 (HH)
22. Undone by His Touch by Annie West (HP) 4/23
23. A Deal at the Altar by Lynne Graham (HP) 5/18
24. The Prospective Wife by Kim Lawrence (HP) 5/19
25. Lingering Melody by Patricia Wilson (HP) 5/20
26. Vicar's Daughter to Viscount's Lady by Louise Allen (HH) 5/22
27. Bride in a Gilded Cage by Abby Green (HP) 5/26
28. One Chance At Love by Carole Mortimer (HP) 5/26
29. The Captain and the Wallflower by Lyn Stone (HH) 6/20
30. Angel of Darkness by Lynne Graham (HP) 6/24
31. Rio: Man of Destiny: The Blaylocks by Cait London (SD) 6/24
32. Seed of Vengeance by Elizabeth Power (HP) 6/25



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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments I'm Challenging Myself to 265 Books in 2012!
Record Monthly Reading for Cover to Cover Challenge group and The Challenge Factory


January Reads

1. Left for Dead by JA Jance 4.5 stars (1/1)
2. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 5 stars (1/3)
3. Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan 5 stars (1/5)
4. Doukakis's Apprentice by Sarah Morgan 5 stars (1/6)
5. Marley: The Other Christmas Carol by Donald Allen Kirch 5 stars (1/7)
6. Sandstorm by James Rollins 4.5 stars (1/7)
7. Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier 5 stars (1/9)
8. Logan's Outlaw by Elaine Levine 4.5 stars (1/10)
9. Whiskey Sour by JA Konrath 4 stars (1/11)
10. Unlocked by Courtney Milan 5 stars (1/12)
11. The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James 4 stars (1/13)
12. The Night Shifters by Emily Devenport 3.5 stars (1/13)
13. The Disgraced Playboy by Caitlin Crews 4 stars (1/14)
14. Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole 5 stars (1/15)
15. Elves in the Meadow, Trolls in the Corn by Kay Grayson 3.5 stars (1/16)
16. The Unlikely Wife by Debra Ullrick 5 stars (1/16)
17. The Cordovan Vault by J. Monkeys 3.5 stars (1/20)
18. Dreamspell Steampunk Volume 1 by Various 3.5 stars (1/16)
19. Rising Fears by Michaelbrent Collings 4 stars (1/21)
20. Behind the Palace Walls by Lynn Raye Harris 4 stars (1/22)
21. Ascension by Caris Roane 3.5 stars (1/24)
22. Her Husband-To-Be by Leigh Michaels 3 stars (1/24)
23. Blue Monday by Nicci French 3.5 stars (1/26)
24.The Riccioni Pregnancy (Expecting!) by Daphne Clair 4 stars (1/27)
25. The King's Agent by Donna Russo Morin 3.25 stars (1/31)

Short read: Not counting towards total:

HOW CAN I KNOW WHAT GOD WANTS ME TO DO? 1/25

February Reads

26.Undercover Man by Merline Lovelace (4 stars) 2/26
27.Rafe's Redemption by Annie West (4 stars) 2/4
28.Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (4 stars) 2/6
29.Happily Ever After by John Klima (3 stars) 2/10
30. The Night that Changed Everything by Anne McAllister (4 stars) 2/11
31.The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones (3 stars) 2/12
32.Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte by Diane Kelly (4 stars) 2/14
33.Ice Blue by Anne Stuart (5 stars) 2/15
34.The Wizard of Dark Street by Shawn Thomas Odyssey (3.5 stars) 2/17
35.Once Touched, Never Forgotten by Natasha Tate (4.5 stars) 2/18
36.The Inconvenient Duchess by Christine Merrill (4 stars) 2/19
37.Factotum by DM Cornish (5 stars) 2/21
38.Element Zero by James Knapp (2.5 stars) 2/23
39.Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales by Tamora Pierce (5 stars) 2/25
40.The Rugged Loner by Bronwyn Jameson (3 stars) 2/26
41.Sneaks by B. Button (4 stars) 2/28

March Reads

42.Surrender the Dark by LA Banks (4 stars) 3/1
43. Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh (4.5 stars) 3/3
44. What Doesn't Kill You by Iris Johansen (3 stars) 3/6
45. The Widow's Daughter: A Novel by Nicholas Edlin (4.5 stars) 3/8
46. By These Ten Bones by Clare B. Dunkle (3.5 stars) 3/9
47. The Stolen Bride by Abby Green (4.5 stars) 3/10
48. The Maverick (Long, Tall Texans) by Diana Palmer (5 stars) 3/11
49. Stolen Away by Alyxandra Harvey (4 stars) 3/14
50. A Moth in Darkness by Frances Pauli (4 stars) 3/15
51. The Yellow Sun by Elizabeth Darker (3 stars) 3/16
52. Sweet Spot by Kate Angell (4 stars) 3/17
53. Snow Kisses by Diana Palmer (4 stars) 3/19
54. Winter Bride by Iris Johansen (4 stars) 3/19
55. Texas Rain by Jodi Thomas (5 stars) 3/20
56. Tempest Unleashed by Tracy Deebs (4 stars) 3/23
57. A Devil in the Details by KA Steward (4 stars) 3/24
58. A Night with the Society Playboy (Nights of Passion, #3) by Ally Blake (4 stars) 3/25
59. The Millionaire's Prospective Wife by Helen Brooks (4 stars) 3/25
60. Darwin's Children by Natasha Larry (4 stars) 3/27
61. Rooted in Danger by Terry Odell (3 stars) 3/30
62. Letter from a Stranger by Barbara Taylor Bradford (3.5 stars) 3/31

April Reads

63. A Rodeo Man's Promise by Marin Thomas 4/2
64. Lover Reborn by JR Ward 4/3
65.The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts 4/5
66. Dragon Wish by Judith Leger 4/7
67. Ascension by Sable Grace 4/10
68. Her Dark Destiny by Dave Ferraro 4/12
69. Amos Daragon: The Mask Wearer by Bryan Perro 4/13
70. Alessandro's Prize by Helen Bianchin 4/14
71. The Pack by Jason Starr 4/16
72. No Way to Begin by Michelle Reid 4/16
73. Vortex by Cherry Adair 4/17
74. Daggerspell by Katharine Kerr 4/20
75. Nightsong by Carolyn Davidson 4/20
76. The Trapper by Jenna Kernan 4/22
77. Undone by His Touch by Annie West 4/23
78. Undone Deeds by Mark Del Franco 4/25
79.Dead Surround by Celis T. Rono 4/27
80. The Gray Man by Mark Greaney 4/29

May Reads

81. Simple Jess by Pamela Morsi 5/1
82. Give Us This Day by June Foster 5/2
83. The Other Woman's House by Sophie Hannah 5/4
84. Shadow Game by Christine Feehan 5/7
85. Seven Deadly Wonders by Matt Reilly 5/9
86. The Grunt by Latrivia S. Nelson 5/11
87. Mind Game by Christine Feehan 5/13
88. Don't Say A Word by Beverly Barton 5/14
89. To Beguile a Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt 5/16
90. A Deal at the Altar by Lynne Graham 5/18
91. The Red Heart of Jade by Marjorie M. Liu 5/18
92. The Prospective Wife by Kim Lawrence 5/19
93. Lingering Melody by Patricia Wilson 5/20
94. Vicar's Daughter to Viscount's Lady 5/22
95. Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison 5/24
96. Dragon Actually by GA Aiken 5/25
97. Bride in a Gilded Cage by Abby Green 5/26
98. One Chance At Love by Carole Mortimer 5/26
99. My Surrender by Connie Brockway 5/28
100. Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini 5/31

June Reads

101. Spirits Of Glory by Emily Devenport 6/1
102. Death, Taxes, and Extra-Hold Hairspray by Diane Kelly 6/2
103. A Duchess to Remember by Christina Brook 6/4
104. Night Game by Christine Feehan 6/6
105. To the Grave by Carlene Thompson 6/9
106. The Bride Wore Pearls by Liz Carlyle 6/9
107. How to Romance a Rake by Manda Collins 6/11
108. Conspiracy Game by Christine Feehan 6/12
109. Nowhere to Run by Nancy Bush 6/13
110. Deadly Game by Christine Feehan
111. Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire 6/17
112. Hellblazer: War Lord by John Shirley 6/18
113. Predatory Game by Christine Feehan 6/19
114. The Captain and the Wallflower by Lyn Stone 6/20
115. Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare 6/22
116. Dominion by Scott M. Baker 6/22
117. Angel of Darkness by Lynne Graham 6/24
118. Rio: Man of Destiny: The Blaylocks by Cait London 6/24
119. Seed of Vengeance by Elizabeth Power 6/25
120. Running Scared by Shannon K. Butcher 6/26
121. Living Nightmare by Shannon K. Butcher 6/27
122. Demon by Kristina Douglas 6/28

Short read not counting towards goal:
The Vampyre: A Tale by John William Polidori 6/13

July Reads

123.1. Breaking Point by Delores Goodrick Beggs 7/2
2. Gabriel Rome- Curse of the Dark Witch by Bella Kaye 7/3
3. Murder Game by Christine Feehan 7/4
4. Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep 7/4
5. Why Pray--40 Days from Words to Relationships 7/5
6. The Haunted Hotel by Wilkie Collins 7/8
7. One Wrong Move by Shannon McKenna 7/10
8. The Fearless Maverick by Robyn Grady 7/14
9. The Last Renegade by Jo Goodman 7/14
10.Unbuttoning Miss Hardwick by Deb Marlowe 7/15
11.Tangled Hearts by Carol Mortimer 7/16
12.Street Game by Christine Feehan 7/19
13.Deal of a Lifetime by Susan Napier 7/20
14.Thursday's Child by Sandra Brown 7/20
15.Bridal Price by Barbara Boswell 7/21
16.The Man with the Money by Raye Lynn Harris 7/21
17.Roccanti's Marriage Revenge by Lynne Graham 7/21
18.The Cleaner by Brett Battles 7/23
19.Delusion in Death by JD Robb 7/28
20.Lamplighter by DM Cornish 7/31

123. Breaking Point by Delores Goodrick Beggs 7/2
124. Murder Game by Christine Feehan 7/4
125. Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep 7/4
126. Why Pray?: 40 Days--From Words to Relationship by John F. Devries 7/5
127. The Haunted Hotel by Wilkie Collins 7/5
128. One Wrong Move by Shannon McKenna 7/10
129. The Fearless Maverick by Robyn Grady 7/14
130. The Last Renegade by Jo Goodman 7/14
131. Unbuttoning Miss Hardwick by Deb Marlowe 7/15
131. Tangled Hearts by Carole Mortimer 7/16
132. Street Game by Christine Feehan 7/19
133. Deal of a Lifetime by Susan Napier 7/20
134. Thursday's Child by Sandra Brown
135. Bridal Price by Barbara Boswell
136. The Man with the Money by Lynn Raye Harris 7/21
137. Roccanti's Marriage Revenge by Lynne Graham 7/21
138. The Cleaner by Brett Battles 7/23
139. Delusion in Death by JD Robb

Short Read (not counting towards total)
Gabriel Rome -Curse Of The Dark Witch by Bella Kaye


message 86: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (last edited Jul 06, 2012 09:37AM) (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's RRRC Create Your Own Challenge 2012
Description: Read a minimum of 45 books off your Kindle device, of any genre. Only qualification is that they are read on the Kindle reader.
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2012
Update: 7/6/12
Completed: 20/45

1. Marley- The Other Christmas Carol by Donald Allen Kirch 1/7
2. Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier 1/9
3. Unlocked by Courtney Milan 1/12
4. The Night Shifters by Emily Devenport 1/13
5. Elves in the Meadow, Trolls in the Corn by Kay Grayson 1/16
6. The Cordovan Vault by J. Monkeys 1/20
7. Dreamspell Steampunk Volume 1 by Various 1/21
8. Rising Fears by Michaelbrent Collings 1/21
9. A Moth in Darkness by Frances Pauli 3/15
10.The Yellow Sun by Elizabeth Darker 3/16
11. Darwin's Children by Natasha Larry 3/27
12. A Rodeo Man's Promise by Marin Thomas 4/2
13. Dragon Wish by Judith Leger 4/7
14. Her Dark Destiny by Dave Ferraro 4/12
15. Dead Surround by Celis T. Rono 4/27
16. Give Us This Day by June Foster 5/2
17. The Grunt by Latrivia S. Nelson 5/11
18. Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini 5/31
19. Spirits of Glory by Emily Devenport 6/1
20. Dominion by Scott M. Baker 6/22



message 87: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (last edited Jul 10, 2012 01:03PM) (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's Favorites Challenge
Kickass Paranormal Chicks
LEVEL 2 Spell the title and series. Each letter can be bended to fit by using the Authors name, Book title, lead character or series title.
Duration: July 10, 2012-July 10, 2013
Completed: X/13

M
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message 88: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (last edited Aug 02, 2012 04:21PM) (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments I'm Challenging Myself to 265 Books in 2012!
Record Monthly Reading for Cover to Cover Challenge group and The Challenge Factory


January Reads

1. Left for Dead by JA Jance 4.5 stars (1/1)
2. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 5 stars (1/3)
3. Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan 5 stars (1/5)
4. Doukakis's Apprentice by Sarah Morgan 5 stars (1/6)
5. Marley: The Other Christmas Carol by Donald Allen Kirch 5 stars (1/7)
6. Sandstorm by James Rollins 4.5 stars (1/7)
7. Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier 5 stars (1/9)
8. Logan's Outlaw by Elaine Levine 4.5 stars (1/10)
9. Whiskey Sour by JA Konrath 4 stars (1/11)
10. Unlocked by Courtney Milan 5 stars (1/12)
11. The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James 4 stars (1/13)
12. The Night Shifters by Emily Devenport 3.5 stars (1/13)
13. The Disgraced Playboy by Caitlin Crews 4 stars (1/14)
14. Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole 5 stars (1/15)
15. Elves in the Meadow, Trolls in the Corn by Kay Grayson 3.5 stars (1/16)
16. The Unlikely Wife by Debra Ullrick 5 stars (1/16)
17. The Cordovan Vault by J. Monkeys 3.5 stars (1/20)
18. Dreamspell Steampunk Volume 1 by Various 3.5 stars (1/16)
19. Rising Fears by Michaelbrent Collings 4 stars (1/21)
20. Behind the Palace Walls by Lynn Raye Harris 4 stars (1/22)
21. Ascension by Caris Roane 3.5 stars (1/24)
22. Her Husband-To-Be by Leigh Michaels 3 stars (1/24)
23. Blue Monday by Nicci French 3.5 stars (1/26)
24.The Riccioni Pregnancy (Expecting!) by Daphne Clair 4 stars (1/27)
25. The King's Agent by Donna Russo Morin 3.25 stars (1/31)

Short read: Not counting towards total:

HOW CAN I KNOW WHAT GOD WANTS ME TO DO? 1/25

February Reads

26.Undercover Man by Merline Lovelace (4 stars) 2/26
27.Rafe's Redemption by Annie West (4 stars) 2/4
28.Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (4 stars) 2/6
29.Happily Ever After by John Klima (3 stars) 2/10
30. The Night that Changed Everything by Anne McAllister (4 stars) 2/11
31.The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones (3 stars) 2/12
32.Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte by Diane Kelly (4 stars) 2/14
33.Ice Blue by Anne Stuart (5 stars) 2/15
34.The Wizard of Dark Street by Shawn Thomas Odyssey (3.5 stars) 2/17
35.Once Touched, Never Forgotten by Natasha Tate (4.5 stars) 2/18
36.The Inconvenient Duchess by Christine Merrill (4 stars) 2/19
37.Factotum by DM Cornish (5 stars) 2/21
38.Element Zero by James Knapp (2.5 stars) 2/23
39.Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales by Tamora Pierce (5 stars) 2/25
40.The Rugged Loner by Bronwyn Jameson (3 stars) 2/26
41.Sneaks by B. Button (4 stars) 2/28

March Reads

42.Surrender the Dark by LA Banks (4 stars) 3/1
43. Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh (4.5 stars) 3/3
44. What Doesn't Kill You by Iris Johansen (3 stars) 3/6
45. The Widow's Daughter: A Novel by Nicholas Edlin (4.5 stars) 3/8
46. By These Ten Bones by Clare B. Dunkle (3.5 stars) 3/9
47. The Stolen Bride by Abby Green (4.5 stars) 3/10
48. The Maverick (Long, Tall Texans) by Diana Palmer (5 stars) 3/11
49. Stolen Away by Alyxandra Harvey (4 stars) 3/14
50. A Moth in Darkness by Frances Pauli (4 stars) 3/15
51. The Yellow Sun by Elizabeth Darker (3 stars) 3/16
52. Sweet Spot by Kate Angell (4 stars) 3/17
53. Snow Kisses by Diana Palmer (4 stars) 3/19
54. Winter Bride by Iris Johansen (4 stars) 3/19
55. Texas Rain by Jodi Thomas (5 stars) 3/20
56. Tempest Unleashed by Tracy Deebs (4 stars) 3/23
57. A Devil in the Details by KA Steward (4 stars) 3/24
58. A Night with the Society Playboy (Nights of Passion, #3) by Ally Blake (4 stars) 3/25
59. The Millionaire's Prospective Wife by Helen Brooks (4 stars) 3/25
60. Darwin's Children by Natasha Larry (4 stars) 3/27
61. Rooted in Danger by Terry Odell (3 stars) 3/30
62. Letter from a Stranger by Barbara Taylor Bradford (3.5 stars) 3/31

April Reads

63. A Rodeo Man's Promise by Marin Thomas 4/2
64. Lover Reborn by JR Ward 4/3
65.The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts 4/5
66. Dragon Wish by Judith Leger 4/7
67. Ascension by Sable Grace 4/10
68. Her Dark Destiny by Dave Ferraro 4/12
69. Amos Daragon: The Mask Wearer by Bryan Perro 4/13
70. Alessandro's Prize by Helen Bianchin 4/14
71. The Pack by Jason Starr 4/16
72. No Way to Begin by Michelle Reid 4/16
73. Vortex by Cherry Adair 4/17
74. Daggerspell by Katharine Kerr 4/20
75. Nightsong by Carolyn Davidson 4/20
76. The Trapper by Jenna Kernan 4/22
77. Undone by His Touch by Annie West 4/23
78. Undone Deeds by Mark Del Franco 4/25
79.Dead Surround by Celis T. Rono 4/27
80. The Gray Man by Mark Greaney 4/29

May Reads

81. Simple Jess by Pamela Morsi 5/1
82. Give Us This Day by June Foster 5/2
83. The Other Woman's House by Sophie Hannah 5/4
84. Shadow Game by Christine Feehan 5/7
85. Seven Deadly Wonders by Matt Reilly 5/9
86. The Grunt by Latrivia S. Nelson 5/11
87. Mind Game by Christine Feehan 5/13
88. Don't Say A Word by Beverly Barton 5/14
89. To Beguile a Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt 5/16
90. A Deal at the Altar by Lynne Graham 5/18
91. The Red Heart of Jade by Marjorie M. Liu 5/18
92. The Prospective Wife by Kim Lawrence 5/19
93. Lingering Melody by Patricia Wilson 5/20
94. Vicar's Daughter to Viscount's Lady 5/22
95. Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison 5/24
96. Dragon Actually by GA Aiken 5/25
97. Bride in a Gilded Cage by Abby Green 5/26
98. One Chance At Love by Carole Mortimer 5/26
99. My Surrender by Connie Brockway 5/28
100. Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini 5/31

June Reads

101. Spirits Of Glory by Emily Devenport 6/1
102. Death, Taxes, and Extra-Hold Hairspray by Diane Kelly 6/2
103. A Duchess to Remember by Christina Brook 6/4
104. Night Game by Christine Feehan 6/6
105. To the Grave by Carlene Thompson 6/9
106. The Bride Wore Pearls by Liz Carlyle 6/9
107. How to Romance a Rake by Manda Collins 6/11
108. Conspiracy Game by Christine Feehan 6/12
109. Nowhere to Run by Nancy Bush 6/13
110. Deadly Game by Christine Feehan
111. Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire 6/17
112. Hellblazer: War Lord by John Shirley 6/18
113. Predatory Game by Christine Feehan 6/19
114. The Captain and the Wallflower by Lyn Stone 6/20
115. Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare 6/22
116. Dominion by Scott M. Baker 6/22
117. Angel of Darkness by Lynne Graham 6/24
118. Rio: Man of Destiny: The Blaylocks by Cait London 6/24
119. Seed of Vengeance by Elizabeth Power 6/25
120. Running Scared by Shannon K. Butcher 6/26
121. Living Nightmare by Shannon K. Butcher 6/27
122. Demon by Kristina Douglas 6/28

Short read not counting towards goal:
The Vampyre: A Tale by John William Polidori 6/13

July Reads


123. Breaking Point by Delores Goodrick Beggs 7/2
124. Murder Game by Christine Feehan 7/4
125. Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep 7/4
126. Why Pray?: 40 Days--From Words to Relationship by John F. Devries 7/5
127. The Haunted Hotel by Wilkie Collins 7/5
128. One Wrong Move by Shannon McKenna 7/10
129. The Fearless Maverick by Robyn Grady 7/14
130. The Last Renegade by Jo Goodman 7/14
131. Unbuttoning Miss Hardwick by Deb Marlowe 7/15
132. Tangled Hearts by Carole Mortimer 7/16
133. Street Game by Christine Feehan 7/19
134. Deal of a Lifetime by Susan Napier 7/20
135. Thursday's Child by Sandra Brown
136. Bridal Price by Barbara Boswell
137. The Man with the Money by Lynn Raye Harris 7/21
138. Roccanti's Marriage Revenge by Lynne Graham 7/21
139. The Cleaner by Brett Battles 7/23
140. Delusion in Death by JD Robb 7/31

Short Read (not counting towards total)
Gabriel Rome -Curse Of The Dark Witch by Bella Kaye


message 89: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's RRRC Read-the-Season Irish Edition: SAMHRADH (Summer)
June 20, 2012 - September 21, 2012
Completed: 7/8
Update: 8/2

S - Shannon K. Butcher, Living Nightmare 6/27
A - Angel of Darkness by Lynne Graham 6/24
M - Murder Game by Christine Feehan 7/4
H - The Haunted Hotel by Wilkie Collins 7/8
R - Running Scared by Shannon K. Butcher 6/26
A -
D - Demon by Kristina Douglas 6/28
H - Harris, Lynn Raye, The Man with the Money 7/21



message 90: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's Urban Fantasy Challenge # 10 July 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012.

Completed: 2/9
Update: 8/2

1. Any Urban Fantasy Title:
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with two or more characters on the cover:
3. Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF) :
4. Any book that’s part of a series you’ve already started. (In other words, any series book except Book #1 in that series.)


I may have gotten a little carried away with optional categories….

Optional Categories: ~ any genre
5. Cover Hunt: Book with no humans (or human-looking beings) on the cover
6. Independence Day: Read a book featuring a character or characters fighting for independence. From an oppressive government, parent, lover, etc.: Street Game by Christine Feehan 7/19
7. Labor Day: Read a book with a main character who works a “normal” day job separate from the supernatural world. Examples would be: Georgina Kincaid who works in a bookstore and none of the humans there knows she’s really a succubus. Or Gin Blanco (of the Elemental Assassin series) who runs a restaurant in addition to her ‘other’ work. Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep 7/4
8. Back to School: Read a YA book.
9. It’s About Time!: Read any book that’s been on your To-Be-Read pile longer than six months as of July 1.



message 91: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments I'll be participating. I think my challenge will be finish all these review books.

Danielle's September WLLK BYOC
Duration: September 1-September 30, 2012
Goals: Read this freaking review books!
Completed: X/5

1. Invincible by Jack Campbell
2. The Folded World by Catherynne M. Valente
3. Ember and Ash by Pamela Freeman
4. Blue Remembered Earth by Alastair Reynolds
5.Bedeviled by Sable Grace



message 92: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments I'm Challenging Myself to 265 Books in 2012!
Record Monthly Reading for Cover to Cover Challenge group and The Challenge Factory


January Reads

1. Left for Dead by JA Jance 4.5 stars (1/1)
2. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 5 stars (1/3)
3. Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan 5 stars (1/5)
4. Doukakis's Apprentice by Sarah Morgan 5 stars (1/6)
5. Marley: The Other Christmas Carol by Donald Allen Kirch 5 stars (1/7)
6. Sandstorm by James Rollins 4.5 stars (1/7)
7. Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier 5 stars (1/9)
8. Logan's Outlaw by Elaine Levine 4.5 stars (1/10)
9. Whiskey Sour by JA Konrath 4 stars (1/11)
10. Unlocked by Courtney Milan 5 stars (1/12)
11. The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James 4 stars (1/13)
12. The Night Shifters by Emily Devenport 3.5 stars (1/13)
13. The Disgraced Playboy by Caitlin Crews 4 stars (1/14)
14. Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole 5 stars (1/15)
15. Elves in the Meadow, Trolls in the Corn by Kay Grayson 3.5 stars (1/16)
16. The Unlikely Wife by Debra Ullrick 5 stars (1/16)
17. The Cordovan Vault by J. Monkeys 3.5 stars (1/20)
18. Dreamspell Steampunk Volume 1 by Various 3.5 stars (1/16)
19. Rising Fears by Michaelbrent Collings 4 stars (1/21)
20. Behind the Palace Walls by Lynn Raye Harris 4 stars (1/22)
21. Ascension by Caris Roane 3.5 stars (1/24)
22. Her Husband-To-Be by Leigh Michaels 3 stars (1/24)
23. Blue Monday by Nicci French 3.5 stars (1/26)
24.The Riccioni Pregnancy (Expecting!) by Daphne Clair 4 stars (1/27)
25. The King's Agent by Donna Russo Morin 3.25 stars (1/31)

Short read: Not counting towards total:

HOW CAN I KNOW WHAT GOD WANTS ME TO DO? 1/25

February Reads

26.Undercover Man by Merline Lovelace (4 stars) 2/26
27.Rafe's Redemption by Annie West (4 stars) 2/4
28.Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (4 stars) 2/6
29.Happily Ever After by John Klima (3 stars) 2/10
30. The Night that Changed Everything by Anne McAllister (4 stars) 2/11
31.The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones (3 stars) 2/12
32.Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte by Diane Kelly (4 stars) 2/14
33.Ice Blue by Anne Stuart (5 stars) 2/15
34.The Wizard of Dark Street by Shawn Thomas Odyssey (3.5 stars) 2/17
35.Once Touched, Never Forgotten by Natasha Tate (4.5 stars) 2/18
36.The Inconvenient Duchess by Christine Merrill (4 stars) 2/19
37.Factotum by DM Cornish (5 stars) 2/21
38.Element Zero by James Knapp (2.5 stars) 2/23
39.Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales by Tamora Pierce (5 stars) 2/25
40.The Rugged Loner by Bronwyn Jameson (3 stars) 2/26
41.Sneaks by B. Button (4 stars) 2/28

March Reads

42.Surrender the Dark by LA Banks (4 stars) 3/1
43. Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh (4.5 stars) 3/3
44. What Doesn't Kill You by Iris Johansen (3 stars) 3/6
45. The Widow's Daughter: A Novel by Nicholas Edlin (4.5 stars) 3/8
46. By These Ten Bones by Clare B. Dunkle (3.5 stars) 3/9
47. The Stolen Bride by Abby Green (4.5 stars) 3/10
48. The Maverick (Long, Tall Texans) by Diana Palmer (5 stars) 3/11
49. Stolen Away by Alyxandra Harvey (4 stars) 3/14
50. A Moth in Darkness by Frances Pauli (4 stars) 3/15
51. The Yellow Sun by Elizabeth Darker (3 stars) 3/16
52. Sweet Spot by Kate Angell (4 stars) 3/17
53. Snow Kisses by Diana Palmer (4 stars) 3/19
54. Winter Bride by Iris Johansen (4 stars) 3/19
55. Texas Rain by Jodi Thomas (5 stars) 3/20
56. Tempest Unleashed by Tracy Deebs (4 stars) 3/23
57. A Devil in the Details by KA Steward (4 stars) 3/24
58. A Night with the Society Playboy (Nights of Passion, #3) by Ally Blake (4 stars) 3/25
59. The Millionaire's Prospective Wife by Helen Brooks (4 stars) 3/25
60. Darwin's Children by Natasha Larry (4 stars) 3/27
61. Rooted in Danger by Terry Odell (3 stars) 3/30
62. Letter from a Stranger by Barbara Taylor Bradford (3.5 stars) 3/31

April Reads

63. A Rodeo Man's Promise by Marin Thomas 4/2
64. Lover Reborn by JR Ward 4/3
65.The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts 4/5
66. Dragon Wish by Judith Leger 4/7
67. Ascension by Sable Grace 4/10
68. Her Dark Destiny by Dave Ferraro 4/12
69. Amos Daragon: The Mask Wearer by Bryan Perro 4/13
70. Alessandro's Prize by Helen Bianchin 4/14
71. The Pack by Jason Starr 4/16
72. No Way to Begin by Michelle Reid 4/16
73. Vortex by Cherry Adair 4/17
74. Daggerspell by Katharine Kerr 4/20
75. Nightsong by Carolyn Davidson 4/20
76. The Trapper by Jenna Kernan 4/22
77. Undone by His Touch by Annie West 4/23
78. Undone Deeds by Mark Del Franco 4/25
79.Dead Surround by Celis T. Rono 4/27
80. The Gray Man by Mark Greaney 4/29

May Reads

81. Simple Jess by Pamela Morsi 5/1
82. Give Us This Day by June Foster 5/2
83. The Other Woman's House by Sophie Hannah 5/4
84. Shadow Game by Christine Feehan 5/7
85. Seven Deadly Wonders by Matt Reilly 5/9
86. The Grunt by Latrivia S. Nelson 5/11
87. Mind Game by Christine Feehan 5/13
88. Don't Say A Word by Beverly Barton 5/14
89. To Beguile a Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt 5/16
90. A Deal at the Altar by Lynne Graham 5/18
91. The Red Heart of Jade by Marjorie M. Liu 5/18
92. The Prospective Wife by Kim Lawrence 5/19
93. Lingering Melody by Patricia Wilson 5/20
94. Vicar's Daughter to Viscount's Lady 5/22
95. Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison 5/24
96. Dragon Actually by GA Aiken 5/25
97. Bride in a Gilded Cage by Abby Green 5/26
98. One Chance At Love by Carole Mortimer 5/26
99. My Surrender by Connie Brockway 5/28
100. Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini 5/31

June Reads

101. Spirits Of Glory by Emily Devenport 6/1
102. Death, Taxes, and Extra-Hold Hairspray by Diane Kelly 6/2
103. A Duchess to Remember by Christina Brook 6/4
104. Night Game by Christine Feehan 6/6
105. To the Grave by Carlene Thompson 6/9
106. The Bride Wore Pearls by Liz Carlyle 6/9
107. How to Romance a Rake by Manda Collins 6/11
108. Conspiracy Game by Christine Feehan 6/12
109. Nowhere to Run by Nancy Bush 6/13
110. Deadly Game by Christine Feehan
111. Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire 6/17
112. Hellblazer: War Lord by John Shirley 6/18
113. Predatory Game by Christine Feehan 6/19
114. The Captain and the Wallflower by Lyn Stone 6/20
115. Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare 6/22
116. Dominion by Scott M. Baker 6/22
117. Angel of Darkness by Lynne Graham 6/24
118. Rio: Man of Destiny: The Blaylocks by Cait London 6/24
119. Seed of Vengeance by Elizabeth Power 6/25
120. Running Scared by Shannon K. Butcher 6/26
121. Living Nightmare by Shannon K. Butcher 6/27
122. Demon by Kristina Douglas 6/28

Short read not counting towards goal:
The Vampyre: A Tale by John William Polidori 6/13

July Reads


123. Breaking Point by Delores Goodrick Beggs 7/2
124. Murder Game by Christine Feehan 7/4
125. Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep 7/4
126. Why Pray?: 40 Days--From Words to Relationship by John F. Devries 7/5
127. The Haunted Hotel by Wilkie Collins 7/5
128. One Wrong Move by Shannon McKenna 7/10
129. The Fearless Maverick by Robyn Grady 7/14
130. The Last Renegade by Jo Goodman 7/14
131. Unbuttoning Miss Hardwick by Deb Marlowe 7/15
132. Tangled Hearts by Carole Mortimer 7/16
133. Street Game by Christine Feehan 7/19
134. Deal of a Lifetime by Susan Napier 7/20
135. Thursday's Child by Sandra Brown
136. Bridal Price by Barbara Boswell
137. The Man with the Money by Lynn Raye Harris 7/21
138. Roccanti's Marriage Revenge by Lynne Graham 7/21
139. The Cleaner by Brett Battles 7/23
140. Delusion in Death by JD Robb 7/31

Short Read (not counting towards total)
Gabriel Rome -Curse Of The Dark Witch by Bella Kaye

August Reads

141. Whispering Cypress by BJ Robinson 8/2
142. Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 8/3
143. A Spanish Awakening by Kim Lawrence 8/5
144. The Doppelganger Song by Caitlin Sumer 8/5
145. The Trophy Wife by Jannette Kenny 8/11
146. Ruthless Lover by Sarah Holland 8/11
147. The Girl that Love Forgot by Jennie Lucas 8/12
148. Playing with Fire by Gena Showalter 8/14
149. Protected by the Prince: The Weight of the Crown by Annie West 8/17
150. Knight's Possession by Carole Mortimer 8/17
151. Wild Lady by Ann Major 8/18
152. A Breathless Bride by Fiona Brand 8/18
153. Secrets in the Marriage Bed by Nalini Singh 8/18
154. Sweet Surrender with the Millionaire by Helen Brooks 8/18
155. Don't Play Games by Emma Darcy 8/19
156. Leap of Faith by Rachel Elliott
8/19
157. Lothaire by Kresley Cole 8/21
158. Terminal World by Alastair Reynolds 8/22
159. The Rook by Daniel O'Malley 8/24
160. Samurai Game by Christine Feehan 8/26
161. The Lone Wolfe by Kate Hewitt 8/27
162. The Elementals by Francesca Lia Block 8/28
163. Circle of Enemies by Harry Connolly 8/29
164. Sleep No More by Iris Johansen 8/30


message 93: by Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny (new)

 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's DHASG Mega-Challenge 2012
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2012
Update: 9/14/12
Completed:
Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D
Option E

Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
Since I love Stalkerific heroes, I choose
6. HE CAN KIDNAP ME ANY TIME (20 letters)
Completed: 10/20
H-Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 1/3
E-

C-Card, Orson Scott, Ender's Game 2/7
A-Ascension by Sable Grace 4/10
N

K-The King's Agent by Donna Russo Morin 1/31
I
D-Dieter Resnick from Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier 1/9
N-
A
P-Prakenskii, Stefan from Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan 1/5

M-Michael Taylor, The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones 2/12
E

A-Akiva from Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
N
Y
T
I
M-Marin Thomas, A Rodeo Man's Promise 4/2
E-Elaine Levine, Logan's Outlaw 1/10

Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity
Completed: 16/26
A
B-Barrons, Jericho from Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
C-Charles Cornick from Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 1/3
D-Declan Chase from Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole 1/15
E-Ender Wiggin from Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 2/7
F-Riley Fitzgerald from A Rodeo Man's Promise by Marin Thomas 4/2
G-Court Gentry from The Gray Man by Nicholas Greaney 5/1
H-
I
J-Jericho Barrons from Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning 2/1
K-Kerrick from Ascension by Caris Roane 1/24
L-Lothaire from Lothaire by Kresley Cole 8/21
M-Michael Taylor from The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones 2/12
N
O
P-Paladin from Dragon Wish by Judith Leger 4/7
Q-Quillon Trench from Dead Surround by Celis T. Rono 4/27
R-Resnick, Dieter from Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier 1/9
S-Peter Sokol from The Widow's Daughter by Nicholas Edlin 3/8
T-Taggart, Logan from Logan's Outlaw by Elaine Levine 1/10
U-Ulrick from The Rook by Daniel O'Malley 8/24
V--Alexei Voronov from Behind the Palace Walls by Lynn Raye Harris 1/22
W
X-Xcor from Lover Reborn by JR Ward 4/3
Y
Z-


Option C: The Most Dangerous Ones of All
For this challenge, all ten of your book choices must rate a 1 out of 10 (most dangerous hero of all) on the Dangerous Hero Scale. A number one has these qualities:
Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
Completed: 10/10 DONE
1. Charles Cornick from Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 1/3
2. Stefan Prakenskii from Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan 1/5
3. Jericho Barrons from Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning 2/1
4. Ender Wiggins from Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 2/7
5. Court Gentry from The Gray Man by Mark Greaney 5/1
6. Lothaire from Lothaire by Kresley Cole 8/21
7. Azazel from Demon by Kristina Douglas 7/28
8. Madoc from Running Scared by Shannon K. Butcher 7/27
9. Ulrich from The Rook by Daniel O'Malley 8/24
10. Kadan Montague from Murder Game by Christine Feehan 7/4

Option D: Dangerous Hero World-Tour
This is a hold-over from last years’ challenge. Compile a list of fifty heroes from fifty different books that take place in fifty different locations. You may use a country more than once. You may not use a United State more than once. For example: You can use two locations in France, but you cannot use Paris or New York state (one city per state and one state per book, so if you use a book set in New York City, it means that you cannot use New York again) more than once. You can use fictional/mythical/otherworldly locations. Please note if the location is mythical in your listing.
Completed: 42/50
1. Charles Cornick from Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs. Setting: Seattle, WA 1/3
2. Stefan Prakenskii from Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan. Setting: Sea Haven, CA 1/5
3. Dieter Resnick from Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier. Setting: Las Vegas, NV 1/9
4. Logan Taggart from Logan's Outlaw by Elaine Levin. Setting: Wyoming Territory 1/10
5. Phin from Whiskey Sour by JA Konrath. Setting: Chicago, Illinois 1/11
6. Evan, Lord Westfield from Unlocked by Courtney Milan. Setting: London, England. 1/12
7. Kerrick from Ascension by Caris Roane. Setting: Second Earth (Mythical) 1/24
8. Declan Chase from Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole. Setting: Isolated Pacific Northwest Island 1/15
9.Battista della Palla from The King's Agent by Donna Russo Morin. Setting: Florence, Italy. 1/31
10. Jericho Barrons from Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning. Setting: Dublin, Ireland. 2/1
11. David Jensen from Undercover Man by Merline Lovelace. Setting: Monte Carlo. 2/2
12. Ender Wiggins from Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Setting: Battle School (Outer Space)--Mythical. 2/7
13. Michael Taylor from The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones. Setting: Area 51/Dream Lake, Nevada. 2/12
14. Paladin from Dragon Wish by Judith Leger. Setting: Avaris--Mythical 4/7
15. Logan Cutter from Vortex by Cherry Adair Setting: Atlantic Ocean near Peru. 4/17
16. Cullyn from Daggerspell by Katharine Kerr. Setting: Deverry--Mythical 4/20
17. Jesse James Dawson from A Devil in the Details by KA Stewart. Setting: Kansas City, Missouri 3/24
18. Fozzie Mayhew from Rooted in Danger by Terry Odell. Setting: Oregon. 3/30
19. Riley Fitzgerald from A Rodeo Man's Promise by Marin Thomas. Setting: Albuquerque, New Mexico. 4/2
20. Lucas from Stolen Away by Alyxandra Harvey. Setting: Faerie-Mythical. 3/14
21. Simon Burns from The Pack by Jason Starr. Setting: New York City, New York. 4/16
22. Connor Gray from Undone Deeds by Mark Del Franco. Setting: Boston, Massachusetts. 4/25
23. Kona from Tempest Unleashed by Tracy Deebs. Setting: Underwater Selkie Kingdom--Mythical. 3/23
24. Ryker from Ascension by Sable Grace. Setting: Underworld--Mythical. 4/10
25. Court Gentry from The Gray Man by Mark Greaney. Setting: Paris France. 4/29
26. Jesse Best from Simple Jess by Pamela Morsi. Setting: Marrying Stone, Ozark Mountains, Arkansas. 5/1
27. Jed Corbin from Winter Bride by Iris Johansen. Setting: San Miguel--Mythical. 3/19
28. Declan Carstairs from Undone by His Touch by Annie West. Setting: Sydney, NSW, Australia. 4/23
29. Alessandro Del Marc from Alessandro's Prize by Helen Bianchin. Setting: Milan, Italy. 4/14
30. Cade McLaren from Snow Kisses by Diana Palmer. Setting: Montana. 3/19
31. Sebastian Wolfe from The Stolen Bride by Abby Green. Setting: Mumbai, India. 3/10
32. Ryland Miller from Shadow Game by Christine Feehan. Setting: San Francisco, California. 5/7
33. Carver aka Paul from These Ten Bones by Clare B. Dunkle. Setting: Medieval Rural Scotland. 3/9
34. Peter Sokol from The Widow's Daughter by Nicholas Edlin. Setting: Auckland, New Zealand. 3/8
35. Lothaire from Lothaire by Kresley Cole. Setting: Dacia. 8/21
36. Rome Masters from Playing With Fire by Gena Showalter. Setting: Atlanta, Georgia. 8/14
37. Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game. Setting: Mexico. 8/3
38. Rossamund Bookchild from Lamplighter by DM Cornish. Setting: Half-Continent (mythical). 7/31
39. Jonathan Quinn from The Cleaner by Brett Battles. Setting: Vietnam. 7/23
40. Donovan Caine from Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep. Setting: Ashland, Tennessee. 7/04
41. Azazel from Demon by Kristina Douglas. Setting: Sheol. 7/28
42. John Constantine from Hellblazer: War Lord. Setting: Iraq. 7/14
43. Akiva from Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor. Setting: Prague. 9/4.
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Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt
Read at least fifteen but no more than twenty different books with different dangerous heroes. Refer to the list below for ideas. If you come with another type, just list what kind you think he is and make sure he doesn’t fall into any of these categories.
Completed: 19/19 DONE
1.Assassin (Contract Killer)--Court Gentry from The Gray Man by Mark Greaney 4/29
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary)--Michael Taylor from The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones 2/12
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer--Lucas Wolfe from The Disgraced Playboy by Caitlin Crews 1/14
4.Stalkerific Hero--Stefan Prakenskii from Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan 1/5
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured)--Ender Wiggins from Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 2/7
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises)--Battista della Palla from The King's Agent by Donna Russo Morin 1/31
7.Law Enforcement--Travis McMurray (Texas Ranger) from Texas Rain by Jodi Thomas 3/20
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)--Troy Price from The Trapper by Jenna Kernan 4/22
10.Spy
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal)--Once Touched, Never Forgotten by Natasha Tate 2/18
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)--Ryland Miller from Shadow Game by Christine Feehan 5/7
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder--Logan Cutter (Treasure Hunter/Salvage) from Vortex by Cherry Adair 4/17
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors--Dieter Resnick from Zero Sum by B.Justin Shier (mage) (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae) 1/9
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo--Logan Taggart from Logan's Outlaw by Elaine Levine 1/10
16.Bodyguards/Protectors--Charles Cornick, Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 1/3
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers--Evan, Lord Westfield from Unlocked by Courtney Milan (mountaineer) 1/12
18.Rakehell/Rake--Alaric from Protected by The Crown by Annie West 8/17
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes--Paladin (King) from Dargon Wish by Judith Leger 4/7



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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's RRRC 2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Level: Mor-book-ly Obese
Update: 9/15/12 DONE!!!
Completed: 12/8

1. Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole (515 pages) 1/15
2. Ascension by Caris Roan (469 pages) 1/24
3. Factotum by DM Cornish (601 pages) 2/21
4. Seven Deadly Wonders by Matthew Reilly (543 pages) 6/9
5. Night Game by Christine Feehan (496 pages) 6/6
6. Dominion by Scott M. Baker (678 pages) 6/22
7. The Cleaner by Brett Battles (496 pages) 6/23
8. Lamplighter by DM Cornish (702 pages) 7/31
9. Lothaire by Kresley Cole (468 pages) 8/21
10. Terminal World by Alastair Reynolds (490 pages) 8/22
11. The Rook by Daniel O'Reilly (486 pages) 8/24
12. Ember and Ash by Pamela Freeman (512 pages) 9/13



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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's One Hit Wonders of the 80s Challenge.
Duration: 1/6/12-1/6/13
Update: 9/15/12
Completed: 24/24 DONE!!!

Here are the details:

Duration: One year from sign-up date.
No. of Books: 1-24, you decide!
Rules: You may choose as many (or as few) categories as you like, but only folks who read all 24 will have a totally tubular time and get to wear the keyboard tie! The books may be from any genre, unless specified otherwise in a category. Re-reads are allowed as are books used for other challenges. You can post your list up front or as you go and you can make changes as you go.

You can start this challenge whenever you like. Once you decide to start you have one year to complete it. Please post your challenge dates when you sign-up and with each update.

This is my first challenge creation, so if anything is unclear, let me know.

And here are our categories:

Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~ Read 1 book with: a character or author named Johnny, Ray, or Eileen (or a variation of the name) -OR- a book set in England –OR- a predominantly blue cover: Marley the Other Christmas Carol by Donald Allen Kirch (set in England) 1/7

Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ Read 1 book with: a vampire or werewolf as the main character -OR- the word ‘love’ or ‘heart’ in the title -OR- a heart depicted on the cover: The Girl that Love Forgot by Jennie Lucas 8/12

Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ Read 1 book with: characters who finally admit they love one another -OR- the sun or waves on the cover -OR- a predominantly yellow cover: Knight's Possession by Carole Mortimer 8/17

She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ Read 1 book with: a character who is a scientist (main character or supporting character) -OR- with a blindingly hot bod on the cover: Shadow Game by Christine Feehan 5/7

Take on Me by A-Ha ~ read 1 book with: a character that rides a motorcycle -OR- a scene that takes place in a diner -OR- a predominantly black and white cover: Elves in the Meadow, Trolls in the Corn by Kay Grayson 1/16

99 Luft Balloons by Nena ~ Read 1 with: a post-apocalyptic or war theme -OR- a setting of Germany or a character of German heritage -OR- with a cover showing balloons (any color) or another child’s toy-- Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 2/7

I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ Read 1 book with: cowboys or horses -OR- a cover showing a cowboy hat or a sunset -OR- an orange and/or red cover--The Unlikely Wife by Debra Ullrick 2/16

Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ Read 1 book with: the main character’s grandmother playing a role -OR- ‘FIRE’ in the title or series name -OR- fire pictured on the cover-- Fire Baptized by Kenya Wright: Dominion by Scott M. Baker 6/22

Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ Read 1 book with: BDSM -OR- a cover showing a hot body holding a deadly weapon--The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones: Sleep No More by Iris Johansen 8/30

I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart ~ Read 1 book with: a character that can’t go out in daylight -OR- a cover showing a moon -OR- a black cover: The Cleaner by Brett Battles 7/23

Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Read 1 book with: a happy ending -OR- that you find humorous: Playing With Fire by Gena Showalter 8/14

The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~ Read 1 book with: a character who is a dancer or a scene with dancing -OR- a character who acts like an imbecile -OR- a cover showing, you guessed it, a man without a hat: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 8/03

Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ Read 1 book that is considered to be Young Adult -OR- with a cover that is predominately Red, White, or Blue or a combination of all three colors.: The Elementals by Francesca Lia Block 8/28

Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ Read 1 book with: a character that needs to chill out -OR- any book in the sci-fi genre -OR- a cover showing an artificial source of light (flashlight, building lights, etc): A Breathless Bride by Fiona Bride 8/18

I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ Read 1 book with: a guy who’s tough but sweet -OR- a cover featuring some serious eye candy -OR- a cover showing actual candy: Charming Champion by Dolores Goodrick Beggs 9/7

It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~ Read 1 book with: a character that can control or affect the weather -OR- a scene set during a rain storm -OR- a cover showing rain or lightning: Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep 7/4

Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco ~ Read 1 book with: a character who is wealthy -OR- a well dressed person on the cover -OR- a character who loves Mexican food: Lothaire by Kresley Cole 8/21

Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Read 1 book that is a romance -OR- that features a woman in red on the cover--The King's Agent by Donna Russo Morin 1/31

Mickey by Toni Basil ~ Read 1 book with: a character or author named Mickey, Mike, or Michael -OR- any Young Adult book: Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier 1/9

Cars by Gary Numan ~ Read 1 with: a character that works with cars (driver, car designer, salesman, mechanic, etc) -OR- a car on the cover: Circle of Enemies by Harry Connolly 8/29

Turning Japanese by The Vapors ~ Read 1 book set in Asia -OR- with characters of Asian heritage (ex: Lily Yu in Eileen Wilks’ series) -OR- ANY book you really love: Samurai Game by Christine Feehan 8/26

Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell ~ Read 1 book with: characters who watch over and protect mortals or others of their kind -OR- a shower scene -OR- a cover featuring a great pair of eyes: Lamplighter by DM Cornish 7/31

Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ Read 1 book with: a character who’s name you have trouble pronouncing -OR- a cover that is predominantly pink: Terminal World by Alastair Reynolds 8/22

Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ Read 1 book with: a character having trouble with their memory -OR- a (nearly) naked person on the cover -OR- ANY historical romance: The Rook by Daniel O'Malley 8/24



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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's RRRC Read-the-Season Irish Edition: SAMHRADH (Summer)
June 20, 2012 - September 21, 2012
Completed: 8/8 DONE!!!
Update: 9/21

S - Shannon K. Butcher, Living Nightmare 6/27
A - Angel of Darkness by Lynne Graham 6/24
M - Murder Game by Christine Feehan 7/4
H - The Haunted Hotel by Wilkie Collins 7/8
R - Running Scared by Shannon K. Butcher 6/26
A - Alastair Reynolds, Terminal World 8/22
D - Demon by Kristina Douglas 6/28
H - Harris, Lynn Raye, The Man with the Money 7/21



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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's Urban Fantasy Challenge # 10 July 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012.

Completed: 8/9
Update: 9/21

1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: Circle of Enemies by Harry Connolly 8/29
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with two or more characters on the cover:
3. Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF) : Lamplighter by DM Cornish 7/31
4. Any book that’s part of a series you’ve already started. (In other words, any series book except Book #1 in that series.) Lothaire by Kresley Cole 8/21


I may have gotten a little carried away with optional categories….

Optional Categories: ~ any genre
5. Cover Hunt: Book with no humans (or human-looking beings) on the cover--Terminal World by Alastair Reynolds 8/22
6. Independence Day: Read a book featuring a character or characters fighting for independence. From an oppressive government, parent, lover, etc.: Street Game by Christine Feehan 7/19
7. Labor Day: Read a book with a main character who works a “normal” day job separate from the supernatural world. Examples would be: Georgina Kincaid who works in a bookstore and none of the humans there knows she’s really a succubus. Or Gin Blanco (of the Elemental Assassin series) who runs a restaurant in addition to her ‘other’ work.-- Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep 7/4
8. Back to School: Read a YA book. --Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor 9/4
9. It’s About Time!: Read any book that’s been on your To-Be-Read pile longer than six months as of July 1.--Playing with Fire by Gena Showalter 8/14



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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's UF Challenge # 11: October 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012

All formats are accepted (print, ebooks, audiobooks). Rereads are fine as long as you actually reread the entire book and not just skim it.

Feel free to change your list at any time as needed.

Please note that the Optional Book categories are just that. Optional. You may choose to do none of them or all of them depending on how big of a challenge you want.

Basic Categories
1. Any Urban Fantasy Title:
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover:
3. Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF) :
4. Any book that was released in 2012.


This time, I’ve tried to keep the optional categories relatively simple.

Optional Categories: ~ any genre
Cover Hunt: Using October’s, November’s, and December’s birthstones as a guide (opal or pink tourmaline, topaz, and tanzanite or turquoise) , read a book with a predominately white, pink, yellow, or blue cover, or any combination of the four colors.
October 24 is United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than the one in which you live (fictional worlds count, too!)
November 21 is World Hello Day: Say hello to a new author or a new series
December 21 is the Solstice: Depending on your hemisphere this is either the shortest or longest day of the year. So for this one, you get to read two books:
a. Read a book with 200 or fewer pages
b. Read a book with 400 or more pages
Out With the Old: Read that book you’ve been putting off all year –OR- the book that will finally make you current in a favorite series (in other words: the most recent release in an ongoing series, or the final book in a series that has ended)


You may join the challenge up to the final day of December. If you get a late start it’s fine to back date with any books you started on October 1 or later.



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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments October Scare Fest 2012
Description: Read books in the month of October that bring to mind the spooky feel of October.
Duration: October 1- October 31, 2012


1. Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
2. 12.21: A Novel by Dustin Thomason
3. Dark Ladies: Conjure Wife/Our Lady of Darkness by Fritz Leiber
4. Carnacki, The Ghost Finder by William Hope Hodgson
5. I Am Not A Serial Killer by Dan Wells
6. Four and Twenty Blackbirds by Cherie Priest
7. Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
8. The Devil in Silver by Victor La Valle
9. Wolf's Hour by Robert R. McCammon



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 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 3737 comments Danielle's WLLK All Things Autumn 2012 Challenge
Goal: Read 20 books that represent autumn in any way that you can think of. Book cover, set in autumn, featuring autumn holidays, you name it.
Duration: September 22- December 20, 2012
Update:
Completed: X/20



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