Mojca's 2012 Reading Challenges and Lists

[Mojca]

Love is ... - 120 day challenge

What is love? People have been asking that for thousands of years with thousands of different answers. Corinthians 13:4 says, "Love is patient, love is kind." A popular movie once told us, "Love means never having to say you're sorry." Robert Frost said, "Love is the irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired."

Do any of these fit our own definitions perfectly? Probably not.

As romance readers, we get to see more facets of love than most. Since we get to see so many sides of what love is, we are probably better qualified than most to define the phases and faces of love. This challenge is to do just that.

Pick any 12 categories but no duplication allowed. At least one book must be from the early stages, one from the middle stages, and ,yes all things end, so one from the end too. Choices from Other Loves are optional but may be used to fill the quota. 12 books in 120 days should be easy for most of you. I'm not declaring that they have to be read in order or anything. If you want a REAL challenge though, do all 25 categories.

It should be noted that so many of the categories are contingent upon things that happen in the book. So you are going to have to rely on the suggestions and reviews of others to know if the book qualifies. Good Luck and ENJOY!


Duration: December 1, 2011 - March 30, 2012
Challenge complete on February 23.


Early Stages:
Puppy Love - Read a book where the h/H knew each other as kids and one of them had a crush on the other.

 Lepi janičar by Rado Murnik — 12/25

Young Love - Read a YA book with a significant romance theme.

 Beastly by Alex Flinn — 01/08

Love at First Sight - Read a book where the h/H have an instant attraction or read a book that you bought because of the cover without knowing the author or reading any reviews (that's right. Just walk into a book store and buy a book with a cover you like. Don't even bother to read the blurb or the back. Come on, try it.)

 Diamond Girl by Diana Palmer — 12/07

Love's First Kiss - Read a book by an author you've never read before.

 Smrt v Benetkah by Thomas Mann — 12/08

Blind Date - Read a book that a friend recommends. Unlike the PIFM challenge, you only get one pick.

 One for the Money by Janet Evanovich — 12/13

Friends First (More Later) - Read a book where the h/H are friends for a long time before they become romantically involved.

 Area 7 by Matthew Reilly — 12/06

Summer Lovin' - Read a book where the h/H meet on vacation.

 Sanctuary by Nora Roberts —12/18

Middle Stages:
Love and Marriage - Read a book where the h/H begin the book married.

 Passions of a Wicked Earl by Lorraine Heath — 02/23

A Serious Commitment - Read a book with at least 750 pages.

 Temple by Matthew Reilly — 12/12

We're Comfortable - Read a book where the h/H have dated for more than three years but have never gotten married.

 Pandora's Bottle by Eileen Wilks — 01/15

Keeping Things Interesting - You knew if I was putting a challenge together there had to be an erotica book in there somewhere. Well, you've found it.

 Hot for the reunion by Ann Jacobs — 01/15

Finding a New Home - Most families once they really start to get established, move/buy/build homes. Read a book that has a house building/refurb/rehab/real-estate as a significant plot element.

 Have Yourself a Naughty Little Santa by Karin Tabke — 12/13

First comes love, second comes marriage, then comes Joey in a baby carriage! - Read a book that has a child between the h/H as a major plot element.

 Contest by Matthew Reilly — 12/09

I love my job! - Read a book where something about either the h/H job is a significant issue.

 Ice Station by Matthew Reilly — 12/04

The End and Beyond:
Sometimes we have to say goodbye to the ones we love - Read a book where either h/H is a widow/widower.

 Hell Island by Matthew Reilly — 12/07

Death isn't always the end - With the wonderful world of PNR, the h/H don't even have to be alive! Ghosts, vampires, and zombies all qualify here.

 Velvet Night by Rosemary Laurey (in Immortal Bad Boys anthology) — 02/20

My ex isn't dead. I just wish they were - Read a book where the h/H are divorced. Either one is fine.

 High Noon by Nora Roberts — 12/16

I didn't know what I had until you were gone - Read a book where h/H had a relationship, were separated for a significant length of time, and re-connected later in life. They don't have to have been married the first time.

 Face the Fire by Nora Roberts — 01/05

We've been together forever - Read a book from an author that you have read (and rated) at least 10 of their books.

 Without A Trace by Nora Roberts — 12/23

The Golden Years - Read a book where the h/H are retired, a grandparent is a significant character, or one of the characters is over 100 years old (yeah, another nod to those PNR folks).

 Night Ecstasy by Rebecca York (in Immortal Bad Boys anthology) — 02/19

This can't be all there is! - Read the most recently released book in a series that you love.

 Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly — 01/01

Other Loves
Love thy God - Read a book where the h/H is an officer of a religion (priest, pastor, rabbi, high priestess of the goddess Boo - whatever).

 Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts — 01/02

Filial Love - Read a book where a parent of the h/H plays a significant role in the story.

 Northern Lights by Nora Roberts — 12/21

Love thy neighbor - There is always the girl next door or boy next door stories. Maybe they grew up next door to each other. Maybe they just moved in next door. Either way, they end up doing more than just borrowing a cup of flour.

 Stranger, Seducer, Protector by Joanna Wayne — 01/08

Love your pets - There is a pet in this story that is a major player in the story. Maybe the h/H is a vet. In any event, pets and animals are a major focus of this one.

 The Search by Nora Roberts — 12/13

[Mojca]

Read-The-Season Challenge - Irish Edition: GEIMHREADH (Winter)

Challenge duration: December 22, 2011 - March 19, 2012
Challenge complete on January 15.

G = (The) Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson — 01/10
E = Edgar Wallace - The India-Rubber Men — 01/07
I = I'll Be Watching You by Andrea Kane — 12/31
M = Murnik, Rado - Lepi janičar — 12/25
H = Heaven & Earth by Nora Roberts — 01/04
R = Roberts, Nora - Without A Trace — 12/23
E = Evidence of Desire by Debra Webb (in the Harlequin Holiday Collection anthology) — 01/10
A = Alex Flinn - Beastly — 01/08
D = Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts — 01/02
H = Hot for the reunion by Ann Jacobs — 01/15

[Mojca]

RRRC Monthly Challenge - January Monthly Challenge

Challenge duration: 1 - 31 January (2012)
Challenge complete on January 14.

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

 Stranger, Seducer, Protector by Joanna Wayne — 01/08

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically.

 The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson (Happy Birthday, Michelle) — 01/13

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from South Africa.

 The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie —01/08

4. First-in-Series: Read a book which is the first book in a series.

 Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts — 01/02

5. Friday the 13th: Read a horror book or a book with monsters in it or the word 'monster' in the title.

 Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Volume 2 by Takeuchi Naoko — 01/08

6. Elementary, my dear Watson: Read a classic Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle or adaptations of the same or any mystery book.

 The India-Rubber Men by Edgar Wallace — 01/07

7. Year of the Dragon: Read a book with dragon on the cover or on the title or a book with dragon-shifter.

 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson — 01/10

8. Australia Day: Read a book by an Australia author or set in Australia or a book with at least two of these colors: Blue, Red or White in the cover.

 Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly — 01/01

9. New Year : Read a book by a new-to-you author.

 Beastly by Alex Flinn — 01/08

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

 Copper Beach by Jayne Ann Krentz — 01/14

[Mojca]

Read-The-Month Challenge - Irish Edition: mi EANAIR (January)

Challenge duration: January 1 - January 31 (2012)
Challenge complete on January 11.

E = Edgar Wallace - The India-Rubber Men — 01/07
A = Agatha Christie - The Man in the Brown Suit — 01/08
N = Nora Roberts - Dance Upon the Air — 01/02
A = Alex Flinn - Beastly — 01/08
I = In His Protective Custody by Marie Ferrarella — 01/11
R = Reilly, Matthew - Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves — 01/01

[Mojca]

2012 Featured Author Challenge


FAC January - Maya Banks (pass)
FAC February - Jayne Ann Krentz (Ghost Hunter by Jayne Castle — 02/06)
FAC March
FAC April
FAC May
FAC June
FAC July
FAC August
FAC September
FAC October
FAC November
FAC December

[Mojca]

A to Z: Super Series Challenge

Read 1 book for each letter of the alphabet from a series beginning with that letter, title or author's first/last name. You may read any number from the series. If you are in the middle of the series, read the next book. If you haven't started one yet, read the first. If a new book is coming out this year, read it.

There are a couple of levels to this challenge.

Citizen: Read 1 book for each letter/series. 26 total.
Sidekick: Read 2 books from each letter/series. 52 total.
Superhero: Read the whole series. If you've already started a series, that counts. You do not have to go back and re-read the beginning. You need to finish the series from whatever point you started at through this year. Totals will vary.
Supervillain: Just read the last book from each series. You get extra villainy points if you haven't read any previous books in the series. You are so BAD!!! 26 total.

Challenge duration: January 1 - December 31
Challenge level: Citizen
Challenge complete on:

A = After Dark by Jayne Castle (Harmony/Ghost Hunters #1) (01/17)
B = Brenda Novak - White Heat (Department 6 Hired Guns #1) (02/04)
C = Cavanaugh Justice #1 - Racing against Time by Marie Ferrarella (01/21)
D = Dark Legacy #1 - Copper Beach by Jayne Ann Krentz (01/14)
E = Eason, Lynette - Too Close to Home (Women of Justice #1) (03/20)
F = Five Alarm Neighbor by Anna Leigh Keaton (To Serve and Protect #1) (01/22)
G = Ghost Hunters/Harmony #2 - After Glow by Jayne Castle (01/19)
H = Harmony/Ghost Hunters #0.5 - Bridal Jitters by Jayne Castle (Charmed anthology) (01/15)
I = (The) India-Rubber Men by Edgar Wallace (Detective Sgt. (Insp.) Elk #5) (01/07)
J = Jayne Castle - Ghost Hunter (Harmony/Ghost Hunters #3) (02/06)
K = Kristen Callihan - Firelight (Darkest London #1) (02/12)
L = Larsson, Stieg - The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium #2) (01/13)
M = Millennium - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (01/10)
N = Naughty Nooners #? - Hot for the reunion by Ann Jacobs (01/15)
O = One Night of Paradise by Anna Leigh Keaton (To Serve and Protect #2) (01/22)
P = Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon #2 - Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Volume 2 by Takeuchi Naoko (01/08)
Q =
R = Roberts, Nora - Face the Fire (Three Sisters Island #3) (01/05)
S = Shane Schofield #5 - Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly (01/01)
T = Three Sisters Island #1 - Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts (01/02)
U = Uniformly Hot! #8 - Storm Watch by Jill Shalvis (02/05)
V = Vieux Carre Captives #2 - Stranger, Seducer, Protector by Joanna Wayne (01/08)
W = Winston Brothers #2 - Tangled Dreams by Lori Foster (Charmed anthology) (01/15)
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Z = Zane, Cora - Bonding Experience (Werekind #2) (02/14)

[Mojca]

2012 A-Z Author Challenge

Challenge duration: January 1 - December 31, 2012
Challenge complete on .

A = Austen, Jane - Persuasion (02/02)
B = Beard, Julie - Man in the Mirror (01/15)
C = Christie, Agatha - The Man in the Brown Suit (01/08)
D = Debra Webb - Evidence of Desire (01/10)
E = Edgar Wallace - The India-Rubber Men (01/07)
F = Ferrarella, Marie - In His Protective Custody (01/11)
G = Gerritsen, Tess - Under The Knife (03/06)
H = Holt, Desiree - Cupid's Shaft (02/04)
I =
J = Jayne Ann Krentz - Copper Beach (01/14)
K = Kelly, Leslie - And A Dead Guy in a Pear Tree (01/10)
L = Lori Foster - Tangled Dreams (01/15)
M = Merline Lovelace - Seduced by the Season (01/10)
N = Nora Roberts - Dance Upon the Air (01/02)
O =
P = Perry, Marta - Season of Wonder (01/10)
Q =
R = Reilly, Matthew - Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves (01/01)
S = Stieg Larsson - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (01/10)
T = Takeuchi Naoko - Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Volume 2 (01/08)
U =
V = Victoria Holt - The India Fan (02/25)
W = Wayne, Joanna - Stranger, Seducer, Protector (01/08)
X = Alex Flinn - Beastly (01/08)
Y = Young, Elizabeth - Asking for Trouble (01/25)
Z = Zane, Cora - My Zombie Ex-Boyfriend (01/23)

[Mojca]

2012 A-Z Book Challenge

Challenge duration: January 1 - December 31, 2012
Challenge complete on .

A = After Dark by Jayne Castle (01/17)
B = Beastly by Alex Flinn (01/08)
C = Copper Beach by Jayne Ann Krentz (01/14)
D = Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts (01/02)
E = Evidence of Desire by Debra Webb (01/10)
F = Face the Fire by Nora Roberts (01/05)
G = (The) Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (01/10)
H = Heaven & Earth by Nora Roberts (01/04)
I = (The) India-Rubber Men by Edgar Wallace (01/07)
J =
K = (A) Killing Cupid by Nikki Duncan (01/20)
L = Look What Santa Brought by Annmarie McKenna (02/17)
M = (The) Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie (01/08)
N = Night Ecstasy by Rebecca York (02/20)
O = One Night of Paradise by Anna Leigh Keaton (01/22)
P = Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Volume 2 by Takeuchi Naoko (01/08)
Q =
R = Racing against Time by Marie Ferrarella (01/21)
S = Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly (01/01)
T = Tangled Dreams by Lori Foster (01/15)
U = Under The Knife by Tess Gerritsen (03/06)
V = Vulfen Alpha's Mate by Laina Kenney (02/19)
W = White Heat by Brenda Novak (02/04)
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[Mojca]

2012 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)

Challenge duration: January 1 - December 31, 2012
Challenge complete on February 22.

A = Abby Radwell in Copper Beach by Jayne Ann Krentz (01/14)
B = Beddingfield, Anne in The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie (01/08)
C = Callie Cavanaugh in Racing against Time by Marie Ferrarella (01/21)
D = Devlin, Mia in Face the Fire by Nora Roberts (01/05)
E = Erika Berger in The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson (01/13)
F = Figueroa, Monika in The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson (01/16)
G = Grace Lyndon in Love a la Carte by Jeffrey Stepakoff (02/21)
H = Helen (Nell) Channing in Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts (01/02)
I = Ingram, Celinda in Silver Master by Jayne Castle (02/08)
J = Jacinth Villaré in Stranger, Seducer, Protector by Joanna Wayne (01/08)
K = Kristie March in Season of Wonder by Marta Perry (01/10)
L = Lila Smith in The India-Rubber Men by Edgar Wallace (01/07)
M = Melanie Anthony in Hot for the reunion by Ann Jacobs (01/15)
N = Nancy Halifax in Obsidian Prey by Jayne Castle (02/11)
O = Owens, Linda (Lindy) in Beastly by Alex Flinn (01/08)
P = Perez, Olivia in Evidence of Desire by Debra Webb (01/10)
Q = Quinn, Lana in A Killing Cupid by Nikki Duncan (01/20)
R = Ripley Todd in Heaven & Earth by Nora Roberts (01/04)
S = Salander, Lisbeth in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (01/10)
T = Toft, Melanie in After Glow by Jayne Castle (01/19)
U = Usagi Tsukino in Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Volume 2 by Takeuchi Naoko (01/08)
V = Veronique Champion in Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly (01/01)
W = Wyatt, Tamara in After Dark by Jayne Castle (01/17)
X = Aleksandra (Alyx) Pulaski in In His Protective Custody by Marie Ferrarella (01/11)
Y = Yvonne Harris in Rider in the Mist by Caroline Burnes (02/22)
Z = Zea, Valerie in Pull Of The Moon by Sylvie Kurtz (01/22)

[Mojca]

2012 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)

Challenge duration: January 1 - December 31, 2012
Challenge complete on .

A = Armansky, Dragan in The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson (01/16)
B = Booke, MacAlister in Heaven & Earth by Nora Roberts (01/04)
C = Chiba Mamoru in Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Volume 2 by Takeuchi Naoko (01/08)
D = David Caldwell in Season of Wonder by Marta Perry (01/10)
E = Eardsley, John in The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie (01/08)
F = Frye, Gerald in Copper Beach by Jayne Ann Krentz (01/14)
G = Gage, Sam in Bridal Jitters by Jayne Castle (01/15)
H = Harry McBride in In His Protective Custody by Marie Ferrarella (01/11)
I = Ilchester, Tristan of in Man in The Mirror by Julie Beard (01/15)
J = Jacob Webster in Evidence of Desire by Debra Webb (01/10)
K = Kyle Kingsbury in Beastly by Alex Flinn (01/08)
L = Logan, Sam in Face the Fire by Nora Roberts (01/05)
M = Mercer Wyatt in After Glow by Jayne Castle (01/19)
N = Nick Bruno in Stranger, Seducer, Protector by Joanna Wayne (01/08)
O = Oliver in Asking for Trouble by Elizabeth Young (01/25)
P = Paul Jensen in Sweet Surrender by Anna Leigh Keaton (01/25)
Q = Quinn London in After Dark by Jayne Castle (01/17)
R = Raven, John in Pandora's Bottle by Eileen Wilks (01/15)
S = Shane M. Schofield in Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly (01/01)
T = Todd, Zack in Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts (01/02)
U = Quinn in Obsidian Prey by Jayne Castle (02/11)
V = Vanger, Henrik in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (01/10)
W = Wade, John in The India-Rubber Men by Edgar Wallace (01/07)
X = Xander Caufield in Warrior for One Night by Nancy Gideon (03/19)
Y = Wyatt, Scott in Look What Santa Brought by Annmarie McKenna (02/17)
Z = Zach Weldon in And a Dead Guy in a Pear Tree by Leslie Kelly (01/10)

[Mojca]

2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge

Level: Too Big To Ignore Anymore
Challenge Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Book list:
Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward (480)
Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward (528)
Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward (560)
Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward (672)
Wild Fire by Christine Feehan (496)
Water Bound by Christine Feehan (480)
Covet by J.R. Ward (474)
The Heir by Grace Burrowes (452)
Out of Control by Suzanne Brockmann (458 MMP)
Into the Night by Suzanne Brockmann (480 MMP)
Gone Too Far by Suzanne Brockmann (536 MMP)
Flashpoint by Suzanne Brockmann (480 MMP)
Hot Target by Suzanne Brockmann (560 MMP)
Breaking Point by Suzanne Brockmann (469 MMP)
Into the Storm by Suzanne Brockmann (528 MMP)
Force of Nature by Suzanne Brockmann (512 MMP)
Into the Fire by Suzanne Brockmann (578 MMP)
Dark of Night by Suzanne Brockmann (576)
Breaking the Rules by Suzanne Brockmann (507 HC)
Twisted by Andrea Kane (464 MMP)
The Six Sacred Stones by Matthew Reilly (581 MMP)
The Five Greatest Warriors by Matthew Reilly (523 MMP)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (590) — 01/10
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson (630) — 01/13
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson (898) — 01/16
Carolina Moon by Nora Roberts (470 MMP)
Birthright by Nora Roberts (502 MMP)
Tribute by Nora Roberts (451 MMP)
Angels Fall by Nora Roberts (464 MMP)
The Reef/Midnight Bayou by Nora Roberts (784 MMP)
Montana Sky by Nora Roberts (467 MMP)
Marketing Management by Philip Kotler & Kevin Lane Keller (816 HC) — 01/28
Principles of Marketing by Philip Kotler (744 HC) — 01/29
The Villa by Nora Roberts (481 P) — 03/04

[Mojca]

2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge

Challenge title: (Almost) Everything must go!
Duration: January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012
Number of Books: 50
Challenge Description: Read 50 books (of any genre) that were added to the TBR pile before January 1, 2012. Only books from the TBR pile allowed, no re-reads! Also, only books with more than 100 (e)pages count. (The date in brackets is the date the book was added to my TBR shelf!)

1. Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly (21/31/2011) — 01/01
2. Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts (12/10/2011) — 01/02
3. In His Protective Custody by Nora Roberts (02/07/2011) — 01/11
4. Charmed by Jayne Castle et al. (09/08/2011) — 01/15
5. After Dark by Jayne Castle (09/08/2011) — 01/17
6. After Glow by Jayne Castle (09/08/2011) — 01/19
7. A Hallowed Warning by Nikki Duncan (05/10/2011) — 01/20
8. A Killing Cupid by Nikki Duncan (05/10/2011) — 01/20
9. My Zombie Ex-Boyfriend by Cora Zane (02/15/2011) — 01/23
10. Asking for Trouble by Elizabeth Young (06/22/2011) — 01/25
11. Peklenska pomaranča by Anthony Burgess (02/26/2011) — 02/03
12. White Heat by Brenda Novak (05/14/2011) — 02/04
13. Storm Watch by Jill Shalvis (06/29/2009) — 02/05
14. Ghost Hunter by Jayne Castle (09/08/2011) — 02/06
15. Silver Master by Jayne Castle (09/08/2011) — 02/08
16. Dark Light by Jayne Castle (09/08/2011) — 02/09
17. Obsidian Prey by Jayne Castle (09/08/2011) — 02/11
18. Dominant Territory by Cora Zane (04/03/2011) — 02/15
19. Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle (09/08/2011) — 02/16
20. Maverick's Black Cat by Maggie Casper & Lena Matthews (04/02/2011) — 02/16
21. The Secret of Cypriere Bayou by Jana Deleon (08/20/2011) — 02/18
22. Immortal Bad Boys by Rebecca York et al. (05/24/2011) — 02/20
23. Texas Bad Boys by Rosemary Laurey et al. (05/24/2011) — 02/20
24. The Rake's Unconventional Mistress by Juliet Landon (09/24/2009) — 02/21
25. Love on a Dime by Cara Lynn James (12/31/2010) — 02/22
26. Passions of a Wicked Earl by Lorraine Heath (07/10/2010) — 02/23
27. Constant Craving by Tori Carrington (07/01/2009) — 02/24
28. Flyboy by Karen Foley (07/28/2009) — 03/01
29. The Villa by Nora Roberts (12/10/2011) — 03/04
30. Wilder's Mate by Moira Rogers (05/30/2011) — 03/12
31. Domesticating Luc by Sandra Paul (03/01/2009) — 03/13
32. Ponarejevalci denarja by André Gide (02/26/2011) — 03/18
33. Warrior for One Night by Nancy Gideon (06/26/2009) — 03/19
34. First to Fight by David Sherman & Dan Cragg (11/18/2009) — 03/21
35. I Love Bad Boys by Lori Foster et al. (08/31/2008) — 04/06
36. Srce teme by Joseph Conrad (02/23/2011) — 04/08
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[Mojca]

2012 End-of-Series Countdown Challenge

Inspired by the Mayan calendar prediction of the coming end-of-days, this challenge is designed to help series lovers catch up with favorite series they are in the middle of.

The goal is to choose 12 series (minimum of 2 books left unread in order to complete it) and finish it before 'doomsday' arrives.

Countdown begins January 12, 2012.
Challenge closes December 21, 2012 -

1. Millenium trilogy

 The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson — 01/13
 The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson — 01/16

2. Harmony / Ghost Hunters

 Charmed by Jayne Castle et al. — 01/15
 After Dark by Jayne Castle — 01/17
 After Glow by Jayne Castle — 01/19
 Ghost Hunter by Jayne Castle — 02/06
 Silver Master by Jayne Castle — 02/08
 Dark Light by Jayne Castle — 02/09
 Obsidian Prey by Jayne Castle — 02/11
 Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle — 02/16
 The Lost Night by Jayne Castle

3. Werekind

 Bonding Experience by Cora Zane — 02/14
 Dominant Territory by Cora Zane — 02/15
 Feral Instinct by Cora Zane — 02/26

4. Sensory Ops

 A Hallowed Warning by Nikki Duncan — 01/20
 A Killing Cupid by Nikki Duncan — 01/20
 Scent of Persuasion by Nikki Duncan

5. To Serve and Protect

 One Night of Paradise by Anna Leigh Keaton — 01/22
 Rescue Me by Anna Leigh Keaton — 01/23
 Sweet Surrender by Anna Leigh Keaton — 01/25
 Healing Touch by Anna Leigh Keaton — 01/25
 Dangerous Intentions by Anna Leigh Keaton
 Where There's Smoke by Anna Leigh Keaton

6. Vaughn

 Tasting Candy by Anne Rainey — 03/22
 Taking Chloe by Anne Rainey — 03/22
 Tempting Grace by Anne Rainey

7. London's Greatest Lovers

 Pleasures of a Notorious Gentleman by Lorraine Heath
 Waking Up With the Duke by Lorraine Heath

8. Sailor Moon

 Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Volume 3 by Takeuchi Naoko — 01/18
 Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Volume 4 by Takeuchi Naoko — 03/15
 Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Volume 5 by Takeuchi Naoko
 Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Volume 6 by Takeuchi Naoko
 Sailor Moon 7 by Takeuchi Naoko

9. Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy

 The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts
The Perfect Hope by Nora Robert

10. Cavanaugh Justice

 Racing against Time by Marie Ferrarella — 01/21
 Crime and Passion by Marie Ferrarella — 03/08
 Internal Affair by Marie Ferrarella — 03/10
 Dangerous Games by Marie Ferrarella
 The Strong Silent Type by Marie Ferrarella
 Cavanaugh's Woman by Marie Ferrarella
 In Broad Daylight by Marie Ferrarella
 Alone in the Dark by Marie Ferrarella
 Dangerous Disguise by Marie Ferrarella
 The Woman Who Wasn't There by Marie Ferrarella
 Cavanaugh Watch by Marie Ferrarella
 Cavanaugh Heat by Marie Ferrarella
 Protecting His Witness by Marie Ferrarella
 Cavanaugh Pride by Marie Ferrarella
 A Cavanaugh Christmas by Marie Ferrarella
 Cavanaugh's Bodyguard by Marie Ferrarella

11. Breeds

 Navarro's Promise by Lora Leigh
 An Inconvenient Mate by Lora Leigh
 Lawe's Justice by Lora Leigh
 Stygian's Honor by Lora Leigh

12. The Doctors Pulaski

 Her Lawman on Call by Marie Ferrarella
 Her Sworn Protector by Marie Ferrarella
 Doctor's Secret by Marie Ferrarella
 Secret Agent Affair by Marie Ferrarella
 The Doctor's Guardian by Marie Ferrarella

13. GhostWalkers

 Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan
 Samurai Game by Christine Feehan

14. Jack West Jr.

 The Six Sacred Stones by Matthew Reilly
 The Five Greatest Warriors by Matthew Reilly

15. Scanguards Vampires

 Yvette's Haven by Tina Folsom
 Zane's Redemption by Tina Folsom

Addtl. series:

I-Team by Pamela Clare
Southern Arcana by Moira Rogers
Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen
Stolen by Elizabeth Naughton
Dark-Hunters by Sherrilyn Kenyon
In Death by J.D. Robb
Black Dagger Brotherhood by J.R. Ward
Elite Ops by Lora Leigh
The League by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Midnight Breed by Lara Adrian
Primes by Susan Sizemore
Wild Irish by Mari Carr
Fatal by Marie Force
Last Chance Rescue by Christy Reece
Love At Stake by Kerrelyn Sparks
Mageverse by Angela Knight
Sky-High Air by Jill Shalvis
The Bridgertons by Julia Quinn

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2012 A-Z Friends Challenge

Read 26 books from the bookshelves of your friends/other RRRC members whose names/nicknames start with the letters of the alphabet. You can read a book from any of their shelves but it would be nice to read a book they already liked and enjoyed (that would allow you to get to know each other better.)

For the letter "X", any friend/RRRC member with the letter X in his/her name is acceptable.

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Challenge complete on .

A = Amy - Sweet Surrender by Anna Leigh Keaton (01/25)
B = BJ Rose - Firelight by Kristen Callihan (02/12)
C = Charles - The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie (01/08)
D = D.L. - Flyboy by Karen Folwy (03/01)
E = Elaine - Face the Fire by Nora Roberts (01/05)
F = Fani - Asking for Trouble by Elizabeth Young (01/25)
G = Gina Robichaud - Silver Master by Jayne Castle (02/08)
H = Harlequin Books - Stranger, Seducer, Protector by Joanna Wayne (01/08)
I = Iara (RRRC Member) - Persuasion by Jane Austen (02/02)
J = Jess the Romanceaholic - Copper Beach by Jayne Ann Krentz (01/14)
K = Kathy Anne - Heaven & Earth by Nora Roberts (01/04)
L = Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" - Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly (01/01)
M = Monique Michelle - After Glow by Jayne Castle (01/19)
N = Nancy - Hot for the reunion by Ann Jacobs (01/15)
O = obsidiantears83 - Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts (01/02)
P = Polona - Peklenska pomaranča by Anthony Burgess (02/03)
Q = Qixochitl (RRRC member) - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (01/10)
R = Ruth Violet - Charmed by Jayne Castle et al. (01/15)
S = Sam - Harlequin Holiday Collection by Leslie Kelly et al. (01/10)
T = Tricia Schneider - After Dark by Jayne Castle (01/17)
U =
V = Vidya - Beastly by Alex Flinn (01/08)
W = WickedMuse - Red Satin by Barbara Miller (02/13)
X = Xxdd_babyxx (RRRC Member) - The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson (01/13)
Y = Yemi (RRRC Member) - The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson (01/16)
Z = Zosia - In His Protective Custody by Marie Ferrarella (01/11)

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RRRC Monthly Challenge - February Monthly Challenge

Challenge duration: 1-29 February (2012)
Challenge complete on February 12.

1. 'F" is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.

 Firelight by Kristen Callihan — 02/12

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a February birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically.

 Ghost Hunter by Jayne Castle (Happy Birthday, MountainKat!) — 02/06

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Arizona.

 White Heat by Brenda Novak — 02/04

4. Leap Year: Read a book that is the fourth in a series, has four words in the title or whose page count is divisible by four.

 Silver Master by Jayne Castle — 02/08

5. Make A Friend Day-Feb. 11: Read a book from a Goodreads friend's shelf, or recommended by any friend, or borrowed from any friend or from any RRRC member's shelf (and maybe make a new friend).

 Dark Light by Jayne Castle — 02/09

6.Valentine's Day: Read a book with a heart/candy/flowers/cupid on cover or has one of those words in the title.

 Cupid's Shaft by Desiree Holt — 02/04

7. National Weatherman's Day-Feb. 5/National Umbrella Day- Feb. 10: Read a book with either precipitation (snow, rain, mist, etc.), lightning, or an umbrella on the cover or a story where someone can control the elements or a character who has sorely misjudged a situation or character.

 Storm Watch by Jill Shalvis — 02/05

8. Judy Blume's Birthday- Feb.12: Read a book by this author or a book found on a banned list.

 Peklenska pomaranča by Anthony Burgess — 02/03

9. National Cherry Month: Read a book with a virgin H/h or a book with a red cover.

 Persuasion by Jane Austen — 02/02

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

 Obsidian Prey by Jayne Castle — 02/11

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Read-the-Month Irish Edition: mi FEABHRA (February)

Challenge duration: February 1 - February 29 (2012)
Challenge complete on February 13.

F = Firelight by Kristen Callihan — 02/12
E = Emma Jay - Two-Step Temptation — 02/13
A = Jane Austen's Persuasion — 02/02
B = Brenda Novak's White Heat — 02/04
H = Holt Desiree - Cupid's Shaft — 02/04
R = Red Satin by Barbara Miller — 02/13
A = Anthony Burgess's Peklenska pomaranča — 02/03

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Treasure Hunt (Quarterly Challenge) - aka Barbie & Ken

Challenge duration: February 15 - May 14, 2012
Challenge complete on March 20.

We are having a treasure hunt! This quarterly challenge is based solely on book covers. Join up to read 5, 10, 15 or 20+ books over the next 90 days. If you can find one of the below listed items on a book cover that book may be used for this challenge. No item can be used twice. So find these items on the covers of your books, then get reading!

Clothing:
cowboy hat ⇨ Wilder's Mate by Moira Rogers — 03/12
top hat ⇨ The Rake's Unconventional Mistress by Juliet Landon — 02/21
beanie (Santa hat) ⇨ Secret Santa by Sierra Dean — 02/29
singlet/sleeveless top ⇨ The Villa by Nora Roberts — 03/04
shirt ⇨ Dominant Territory by Cora Zane — 02/15
pants ⇨ The Mysterious Maid Servant by Barbara Cartland — 03/02
skirt ⇨ Taking Chloe by Anne Rainey — 03/22
dress ⇨ Passions of a Wicked Earl by Lorraine Heath — 02/23
underpants ⇨ Kept by Carolyn Faulkner — 02/16
bra ⇨ Vulfen Alpha's Mate by Laina Kenney — 02/19
stockings ⇨ Tasting Candy by Anne Rainey — 03/20
jacket ⇨ Too Close to Home by Lynette Eason — 03/20
business shoes ⇨ Crime and Passion by Marie Ferrarella — 03/08
high-heels ⇨ Constant Craving by Tori Carrington — 02/24
boots ⇨ Texas Bad Boys by Rosemary Laurey et al. — 02/20
socks ⇨ The Curse of the Clan by Barbara Cartland — 03/17
sandals ⇨ Domesticating Luc by Sandra Paul — 03/13
scarf ⇨ Fire in the Blood by Barbara Cartland — 02/28
tie/cravat ⇨ Warrior for One Night by Nancy Gideon — 03/19
belt ⇨ Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 4 by Takeuchi Naoko — 03/15



Personal
eye glasses/sunglasses ⇨ Flyboy by Karen Foley — 03/01
ring ⇨ The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings — 03/11
pendant/necklace ⇨Reaction Time by Alannah Lynne — 02/26
bracelet/arm-band ⇨ Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle — 02/16
earring or other piercing ⇨ Rekindled Fire by Elle Amery et al. — 02/26
tattoo ⇨ More than Meets the Ink by Elle Aycart — 03/15
watch/pocket-watch ⇨ Touching Lace by Anne Rainey — 03/20
fan ⇨ The India Fan by Victoria Holt — 02/25
hand-mirror ⇨ His Lady Mistress by Elizabeth Rolls — 02/24



Weapons
sword ⇨ Love At The Helm by Barbara Cartland — 03/17
knife ⇨ Under The Knife by Tess Gerritsen — 03/06
gun ⇨ Internal Affair by Marie Ferrarella — 03/10



Nice to have
flower ⇨ The Tears Of Love by Barbara Cartland — 02/28
candle ⇨ Look What Santa Brought by Annmarie McKenna — 02/17
chocolates/candy ⇨ Chocolat by Joanne Harris — 02/26
sports ball or other sports equipment ⇨ Ponarejevalci denarja by André Gide — 03/18
playing cards ⇨ Cards On The Table by Frank Leclercq — 03/16
piece of fruit ⇨ Anastasia's Style by N.J. Walters — 02/17
book ⇨ Love on a Dime by Cara Lynn James — 02/22
computer ⇨ Maverick's Black Cat by Maggie Casper & Lena Matthews — 02/16



Transportation
boat ⇨ The Secret of Cypriere Bayou by Jana Deleon — 02/18
car ⇨ Hostage in Havana by Noel Hynd — 03/21
motorbike ⇨ Immortal Bad Boys by Rebecca York et al. — 02/20
bicycle ⇨ Love a la Carte by Jeffrey Stepakoff — 02/21
plane/helicopter ⇨ First to Fight by David Sherman & Dan Cragg — 03/21
carriage/stagecoach ⇨ The Outrageous Lady by Barbara Cartland — 03/16
horse (actively used as transportation) ⇨ Rider in the Mist by Caroline Burnes — 02/22



Earn a bonus point (and the title 'Barbie' or 'Ken' for the day) if you can completely dress (full body coverage including underwear) and accessorise yourself through your book selection. To accessorise, you must have at least:-
Personal items - 5 of 6
Weapons - 2 of 3
Nice to have - 4 of 7
Transportation - 2 of 4

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RRRC Monthly Challenge - March Monthly Challenge

Challenge duration: 1-31 March (2012)
Challenge complete on March 11.

1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with the letter 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letter 'M'.

 The Mysterious Maid Servant by Barbara Cartland — 03/02

2. Happy Birthday! Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically.

 The Villa by Nora Roberts (Happy Birthday, Monique!) — 03/04

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Colorado.

 Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by James C. Collins — 03/10

4. Third Month: Read a book that has 3 words or is 3rd in a series.

 Internal Affair by Marie Ferrarella — 03/10

5. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): Read a book that has been converted to a movie or vice versa.

 The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings — 03/11

6. Mardi Gras: Read a book that is set in New Orleans/Louisiana or has a colorful cover (at least 3 colors) or has anything related to Ireland.

 Corporate Life Cycles by Ichak Kalderon Adizes — 03/07

7. Single Parents' Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a single parent.

 Crime And Passion by Marie Ferrarella — 03/08

8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Read a book with a military setting or character.

 Flyboy by Karen Foley — 03/01

9. American Red Cross Month: Read a book with a hospital setting or character or a book with a red cover.

 Under The Knife by Tess Gerritsen — 03/06

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

 Formule uspeha za novo desetletje by Andrej Vizjak — 03/03

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Read-the-Month Irish Edition: mi MARTA (March)

Challenge duration: March 1 - March 31 (2012)
Challenge complete on March 7.

M = (The) Mysterious Maid Servant by Barbara Cartland — 03/02
A = Andrej Vizjak - Formule uspeha za novo desetletje — 03/03
R = Roberts, Nora - The Villa — 03/04
T = Tess Gerritsen's Under The Knife — 03/06
A = Adizes, Ichak Kalderon - Corporate Life Cycles — 03/07

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Read-the-Season Irish Edition: EARRACH (Spring)

Challenge duration: March 20 - June 19 (2012)
Challenge complete on April 19.

E = Eason, Lynette - Too Close to Home — 03/20
A = Anne Rainey's Touching Lace — 03/22
R = Rainey, Anne - Tasting Candy — 03/22
R = Rainey, Anne - Taking Chloe — 03/22
A = An Angel in Hell by Barbara Cartland — 04/19
C = Cragg, Dan & Sherman, David - First to Fight — 03/21
H = Hostage in Havana by Noel Hynd — 03/21

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RRRC Monthly Challenge - April Monthly Challenge

Challenge duration: 1-30 April (2012)
Challenge complete on April 19.

1. “A" is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.

 An Angel in Hell by Barbara Cartland — 04/19

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically.

 I Love Bad Boys by Lori Foster et al. — 04/06(Happy Birthday, Melissa!)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kansas.

 Riders Of The Purple Sage by Zane Grey — 04/03

4. Fourth Month: Read a book that is the fourth in a series, has four words in the title or has the number four in the title.

 Bride To A Brigand by Barbara Cartland 04/03

5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: Read a book either written or set during or before the 1970s, or a book where music plays an important part in the storyline.

 The Wicked Marquis by Barbara Cartland — 04/04

6. Earth Day - April 22: Read a book involving environmental issues, or where the H/h spend a significant amount of time outside and/or dealing with nature, or a book with a green cover.

 Srce teme by Joseph Conrad — 04/08

7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Read a book by a new (to you) author, or a book in a new (to you) series, or give a second chance to an author or series you’ve previously given up on.

 Smrt slovenske primadone by Brina Svit — 04/17

8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Read a book with a sports theme/athlete, or a book with candy or other sweets on the cover.

 Marshmallow Madness!: Dozens of Puffalicious Recipes by Shauna Sever and Leigh Beisch — 04/15

9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: Read a book set on or near the water, or with a storyline revolving around food, or a short book.

 Beauty or Brains? by Barbara Cartland — 04/09

10. Reader's Choice.

 The Scent Of Roses by Barbara Cartland — 04/18

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Read-the-Month Irish Edition: mi AIBREAN (April)

Challenge duration: April 1 - April 30 (2012)
Challenge complete on .

A = An Angel in Hell by Barbara Cartland — 04/19
I = I Love Bad Boys by Lori Foster et al. — 04/06
B = Bride To A Brigand by Barbara Cartland 04/03
R = Riders Of The Purple Sage by Zane Grey — 04/03
E =
A =
N =