Desiree's 2012 Reading Challenges/Log

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

This is where I'll keep track of my reading challenges and reading goals for 2012.

Personal Reading Goals of 2012

Read 100 books from January 1 - December 31

1. Seduce the Darkness by Gena Showalter 1/2 ***1/2
2. Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare 1/6 ****1/2
3. Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone 1/8 *****
4. Sinful: Epilogue by Charlotte Featherstone 1/8 *****
5. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead 1/9 ***1/2
6. Magic Gifts by Ilona Andrews 1/9 *****
7. Lothaire by Kresley Cole 1/12 *****
8. Miss March by Madison Hayes 1/16 **
9. Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare 1/20 *****
10. Alphas: Origins in Angels of Darkness anthology by Ilona Andrews 1/21 ***1/2
11. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 1/28 *****
12. Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause 1/29 *****
13. Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus Volume 4 1/29 ***1/2
14. Curran Vol. 1 by Gordon & Ilona Andrews 2/2 ****
15. Fathers and Sons by Gordon & Ilona Andrews 2/2 *****
16. Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy - Fairy Gifts by Patricia Briggs 2/3 **
17. Murder Game by Christine Feehan 2/4 ****
18. Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman 2/5 **
19. The School for Heiresses by Sabrina Jeffries, Liz Carlyle, Julia London, & Renee Bernard 2/9 ***
20. To Seduce a Sinner by Elizabeth Hoyt 2/13 ****1/2
21. Daughters of Darkness by L.J. Smith 2/14 ****
22. Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare 2/16 *****
23. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 2/27 *****
24. When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James 3/3 ****
25. Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas 3/4 *****
26. To Beguile a Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt 3/7 ***1/2
27. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 3/10 ****
28. It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn 3/11 ****
29. Remember Me by Christopher Pike 3/13 ***
30. Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh 3/15 ****1/2
31. Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton 3/17 ***1/2
32. Surrender by Pamela Clare 3/20 *****
33. Spellbinder by L.J. Smith 3/21 ***
34. Behind the Bell: Behind the Scenes of Saved by the Bell with the Guy Who Was There for Everything by Dustin Diamond 3/23 *
35. The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter 3/25 ****1/2
36. Callaghan's Bride by Diana Palmer 3/26 *
37. Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas 3/27 ****1/2
38. The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter 4/1 ***1/2
39. The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis 4/1 ****1/2
40. The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter 4/5 ****1/2
41. Infamous by Sherrilyn Kenyon 4/7 ****
42. Magic Dreams (in Hexed) by Ilona Andrews 4/8 ****1/2
43. Beyond Heaving Bosoms by Sarah Wendell & Candy Tan 4/9 ****
44. Show No Mercy by Cindy Gerard 4/11 ***
45. Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh 4/14 ****1/2
46. Naked Edge by Pamela Clare 4/17 ****1/2
47. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresely Cole (Audiobook) 4/21 *****
48. The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter 4/21 ***1/2
49. The Pretender by Celeste Bradley 4/23 **
50. The Amazon's Curse by Gena Showalter 4/24 ****1/2
51. Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews Done 4/30 *****
52. Fair Game by Patricia Briggs Done 5/2 *****
53. The Darkest Angel by Gena Showalter Done 5/3 ****1/2
54. Love Me to Death by Maggie Shayne Done 5/3 *****
55. Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James Done 5/5 *****
56. Breaking Point by Pamela Clare Done 5/10 *****
57. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins Done 5/13 ***
58. Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh Done 5/19 ****1/2
59. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison Done 5/19 **1/2
60. Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas Done 5/23 *****
61. The Princess in His Bed by Lila DiPasqua Done 5/26 ****
62. The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter Done 5/28 ****
63. Fury by Anya Bast Done 5/28 ***
64. Mistral's Kiss by Laurell K. Hamilton Done 5/29 **
65. Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh Done 6/3 ****1/2
66. Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy Done 6/5 ***
67. Sweet Release by Pamela Clare Done 6/7 ****1/2
68. The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter Done 6/9 ****1/2
69. Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis Done 6/12 ****
70. Heaven Can't Wait by Pamela Clare Done 6/15 ****
71. Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh Done 6/19 ****
72. Dark Angel by L.J. Smith Done 6/20 ***
73. Out of the Madhouse by Christopher Golden & Nancy Holder Done 6/22 ***
74. Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole Done 6/23 ****1/2
75. Turbulent Seas by Christine Feehan Done 6/25 ***1/2
76. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling Done 6/27 ****1/2
77. The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter Done 6/30 ****1/2
78. Carnal Gift by Pamela Clare Done 7/5 ****1/2
79. Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh Done 7/7 *****
80. Skin Deep by Pamela Clare Done 7/8 *****
81. The Chosen by L.J. Smith Done 7/9 ***1/2
82. Must Love Hellhounds by Nalini Singh & Ilona Andrews (the two I read). Done 7/11 ****
83. Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh Done 7/14 ****1/2
84. Beat of Temptation (in An Enchanted Season anthology) by Nalini Singh Done 7/14 ****1/2
85. Reckless by Michael Bates Done 7/15 ****
86. The Darkest Seduction by Gena Showalter Done 7/16 ****
87. Whisper of Sin by Nalini Singh (in Burning Up anthology) Done 7/17 ****1/2
88. At the Bride Hunt Ball by Olivia Parker Done 7/18 ***1/2
89. The Cannibal Princess by Nalini Singh Done 7/21 ****
90. A Gift for Kit by Nalini Singh Done 7/21 ****
91. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling Done 7/21 ****1/2
92. Wicked Nights by Gena Showalter Done 7/26 ***
93. Forced Awakening by Bree Bellucci Done 7/29 ***1/2
94. Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh Done 8/1 ****1/2
95. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling Done 8/11 *****
96. Play of Passion by Nalini Singh Done 8/12 ****1/2
97. Fool Moon by Jim Butcher Done 8/14 ***
98. Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh Done 8/17 ****1/2
99. Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh 8/19 ***
100. Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews 8/23 ****1/2
101. Lothaire by Kresley Cole 8/27 *****
102. To Desire a Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt 8/30 ****1/2
103. About That Night by Julie James 9/3 *****
104. Sweet Dreams by Kristen Ashley 9/9 ****
105. Retribution Clause by Ilona Andrews 9/10 ****
106. Tangle of Need by Nalini Singh 9/11 ****1/2
107. Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter 9/13 **1/2
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Read the rest of the Night World Series

1. Daughters of Darkness Done 2/14 ****
2. Spellbinder Done 3/21 ***
3. Dark Angel Done 6/20 ***
4. The Chosen Done 7/9 ***1/2
5. Soulmate Done 10/13 *****
6. Huntress Done 11/7 *****
7. Black Dawn Done 11/14 ****1/2
8. Witchlight
9. Strange Fate (if it comes out in 2012)

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

2012 Lisa's Ladies' Favorites Book List Challenge!
Duration - January 1st 2012 - December 31st 2012

28/20 Finished!!! (but still continuing)

1. Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James Done 5/5 *****
2. Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas Done 3/4 *****
3. Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas
4. To Seduce A Sinner by Elizabeth Hoyt Done 2/13 ****1/2
5. Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh Done 4/14 ****1/2
6. Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare Done 1/6 ****1/2
7. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison Done 1/28 *****
8. Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts
9. Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas Done 5/23 *****
10. Grave Peril by Jim Butcher Done 12/20 ****
11. The Vampire Queen's Servant by Joey W. Hill
12. It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn Done 3/11 ****
13. Lothaire by Kresley Cole Done 1/12 *****
14. Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews Done 4/30 *****
15. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs Done 2/27 *****
16. Soulless by Gail Carriger
17. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins Done 5/13 ***
18. Broken by Kelley Armstrong
19. Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone Done 1/8 *****
20. The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis Done 4/1 ****1/2



Extras/Alternates

1. Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas (reread)
2. Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy Done 6/5 ***
3. Laid Bare by Lauren Dane
4. Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart by Sarah MacLean
5. To Beguile a Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt Done 3/7 ***1/2
6. Wild Rain by Christine Feehan
7. Burning Wild Christine Feehan
8. Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis Done 6/12 ****
9. Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
10. Show No Mercy by Cindy Gerard Done 4/11 ***
11. Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare Done 1/20 *****
12. Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare Done 2/16 *****
13. Naked Edge by Pamela Clare Done 4/17 ****1/2
14. Breaking Point by Pamela Clare Done 5/10 *****
15. Fair Game by Patricia Briggs Done 5/2 *****
16. Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas Done 3/27 ****1/2
17. Sweet Release by Pamela Clare Done 6/7 ****1/2
18. To Desire A Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt Done 8/30 ****1/2
19. Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews
20. Dream Lake by Lisa Kleypas Done 10/1 ****

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2012 Mega Challenge Part 1
1 JAN 2012- 31 DECEMBER 2012
Updated 12/31/2012

Option A: Completed 11/12/2012
Option B: Completed 12/11/2012
Option C: Completed 4/14/12

Option A: THEY ARE LETHAL TO LOVE

Completed: 19/19

1. T - Thea Harrison, Dragon Bound 1/28
2. H - Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare 1/20
3. E - Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare 1/6
4. Y - Yelverton (Piers) in When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James 3/3

5. A - Andrews, Ilona; Magic Gifts 1/9
6. R - Richelle Mead; Vampire Academy 1/9
7. E - Elizabeth Hoyt; To Seduce A Sinner 2/13

8. L - Lothaire by Kresley Cole 1/12
9. E - Evans; Myrna in Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning 10/24
10. T - Texas; Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas 3/4
11. H - Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 2/27
12. A - Annette Curtis Klause; Blood and Chocolate 1/29
13. L - L.J. Smith; Daughters of Darkness 2/14

14. T - To Beguile a Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt 3/7
15. O - Olivia in The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter 4/21

16. L - Lucy in Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas 3/27
17. O - Out of the Madhouse by CG & NH 6/22
18. V - Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh 3/15
19. E - Elena in Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh 11/12

Option B: The Alphabet of Dangerous Hero-Osity

Completed 26/26

A. Alistair Munroe in To Beguile a Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt 3/7
B. Blakewell (Jamie) in Carnal Gift by Pamela Clare 7/5
C. Charles in Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 2/27
D. Devyn in Seduce the Darkness by Gena Showalter 1/2
E. Ezra in If You Hear Her by Shiloh Walker 10/16
F. Ford Walker in The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis 4/1
G. Gabriel in Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause 1/29
H. Hardy Cates in Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleyas 3/4
I. Iain MacKinnon in Surrender by Pamela Clare 3/20
J. Judd Lauren in Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh 4/14
K. Kyle Rhodes in About That Night by Julie James 9/3
L. Lothaire in Lothaire by Kresley Cole 1/12
M. Matthew in Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone 1/8
N. Nick Ryan in The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst 10/6
O. O'Connor (Mickey) in Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt 12/11
P. Paris in The Darkest Seduction by Gena Showalter 7/16
Q. Quinn in The Chosen by LJ Smith 7/9
R. Raphael in Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh 6/19
S. Sam Nolan in Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas 3/27
T. Tyler Anderson in Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton 3/17
U. Uilleam MacRieve in Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole 6/23
V. Vaughn D'Angelo in Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh 3/15
W. William Wyatt in Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews 4/30
X. Maddox in The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 3/10
Y. Yelverton (Piers) in When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James 3/3
Z. Zach McBride in Breaking Point by Pamela Clare 5/10



Option C: The Most Dangerous Ones of All
(10=least; 1=Most)

Completed 4/14/12

1. Lothaire; Lothaire by Kresley Cole
2. Judd; Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh
3. Kadan; Murder Game by Christine Feehan
4. Charles; Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
5. Julian; Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare
6. Iain; Surrender by Pamela Clare
7. Marc; Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare
8. Matthew; Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone
9. Jasper; To Seduce a Sinner by Elizabeth Hoyt
10. Reece; Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2012 Mega Challenge Part 2

Option D:
Option E: Completed 5/3/12

Option D: Dangerous Hero World Tour

1. Denver, Colorado; Reece; Extreme Exposure
2. London, England; Matthew; Sinful
3. Montana; Dimitri; Vampire Academy
4. Atlanta, Georgia; Curran; Magic Gifts
5. Dacia (fictional); Lothaire; Lothaire
6. New York; Dragos; Dragon Bound
7. Maryland; Gabriel; Blood and Chocolate
8. Oregon; Ash; Daughters of Darkness
9. Seattle, Washington; Charles; Hunting Ground
10. Houston, Texas; Hardy, Blue-Eyed Devil
11. Scotland; Alistair, To Beguile a Beast
12. California; Vaughn, Visions of Heat
13. St. Louis, Missouri; Tyler, Taking a Shot
14. Budapest, Hungary; Maddox; The Darkest Night
15. Cyclades Islands, Greece; Lucien; The Darkest Kiss
16. New Orleans, Louisiana; Nick; Infamous
17. Buenos Aires, Argentina; Gabe; Show No Mercy
18. The Edge (fictional); William; Bayou Moon
19. Boston, Massachusetts; Charles; Fair Game
20. Mexico; Zach; Breaking Point
21. Panem (fictional); Peeta & Gale; Mockingjay
22. Paris, France; Mathias; The Princess in His Bed
23. North Carolina; Ryder; Hot Finish
24. Hell (fictional?); Amun; The Darkest Secret
25. Ireland; Jamie; Carnal Gift
26. Alaska; Dev; Blaze of Memory
27. Chicago; Kyle; About that Night
28. The Abyss (fictional); Micah; Lord of the Abyss
29. Ash, Kentucky; Ezra; If You Hear Her
30. Las Vegas, Nevada; Thierry; Soulmate
31. Dark Kingdom (fictional); Delos; Black Dawn
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Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt

Completed 16/15; 5/3/2012

1.Assassin: Judd Lauren 4/14
2.Modern Soldier: Gabriel Jones 4/11
3.Seducer: Devyn 1/2
4.Stalkerific Hero: Dragos Cuelebre 1/28
5.Tortured Hero: Matthew Cuttifer 1/8
6.Criminal: Marc Hunter 2/16
7.Law Enforcement: Charles Cornick 2/27
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate:
9.Historical Warrior: Iain MacKinnon 3/20
10.Spy: Simon Montague Raines 4/23
11.White Collar Raider:
12.Blue Collar: Hardy Cates 3/4
13.Fireman: David Nichols 5/3
14.Paranormally Lethal: Lothaire 1/12
15.Rancher: Nate West 7/8
16.Bodyguards/Protectors: Dimitri Belikov 1/9
17.Athletes: Tyler Anderson 3/17
18.Rakehell/Rake:
19.Other Powerful Heroes: Senator Reece Sheridan 1/6

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[Desiree M ~*~*~]

WLLK-January's Spell it Out! Challenge
Duration: January 1st - January 31st

Completed 7/7 Finished!!!!

R - Jane Rankin in Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone Done 1/8 *****
E - Elizabeth in Lothaire by Kresley Cole Done 1/12 *****
A - Angels of Darkness; Alphas: Origins by Ilona Andrews Done 1/21 ***1/2
D - Dimitri Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead Done 1/9 ***1/2
I - I-Team-Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare Done 1/6 ****1/2
N - Tessa Novak in Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare Done 1/20 *****
G - Seduce the Darkness by Gena Showalter Done 1/2 ***1/2

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

DHSG-Dangerous Hero General Reading Challenge 2012
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2012
Description: Challenge yourself to read as many dangerous hero themed books this year as you can.

Completed 32/50

1. Seduce the Darkness by Gena Showalter Done 1/2 ***1/2
2. Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare Done 1/6 ****1/2
3. Sinful & Sinful: Epilogue by Charlotte Featherstone Done 1/8 *****
4. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead Done 1/9 ***1/2
5. Magic Gifts by Ilona Andrews Done 1/9 *****
6. Lothaire by Kresley Cole Done 1/12 *****
7. Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare Done 1/20 *****
8. Alphas: Origins in Angels of Darkness anthology by Ilona Andrews Done 1/21 ***1/2
9. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison Done 1/28 *****
10. Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause Done 1/29 *****
11. Curran Vol. 1 by Gordon Andrews Done 2/2 ****
12. Fathers and Sons by Gordon Andrews Done 2/2 *****
13. Murder Game by Christine Feehan Done 2/4 ****
14. To Seduce a Sinner by Elizabeth Hoyt Done 2/13 ****1/2
15. Daughters of Darkness by L.J. Smith Done 2/14 ****
16. Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare Done 2/16 *****
17. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs Done 2/27 *****
18. When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James Done 3/3 ****
19. Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas Done 3/4 *****
20. To Beguile a Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt Done 3/7 ***1/2
21. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter Done 3/10 ****
22. Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh Done 3/15 ****1/2
23. Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton Done 3/17 ***1/2
24. Surrender by Pamela Clare Done 3/20 *****
25. The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter Done 3/25 ****1/2
26. The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter Done 4/1 ***1/2
27. The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter Done 4/5 ****1/2
28. Show No Mercy by Cindy Gerard Done 4/11 ***
29. Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh Done 4/14 ****1/2
30. Naked Edge by Pamela Clare Done 4/17 ****1/2
31. The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter Done 4/21 ***1/2
32. The Pretender by Celeste Bradley Done 4/23 **
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[Desiree M ~*~*~]

PNR - January 2012 Challenge
Duration: January 1 - January 31

Completed 7/10

1. Vampires: Lothaire by Kresley Cole Done 1/12 *****
2. Werewolves: Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause -Reread- Done 1/29 *****
3. Shifters:
4. Gods/Goddesses/Immortals:
5. Demons/Angels: Angels of Darkness; Alphas: Origins by Ilona Andrews Done 1/21 ***1/2
6. Witches/Warlocks/Sorcerers/Mages: Magic Gifts by Ilona Andrews Done 1/9 *****
7. Fae/Fairies: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison Done 1/28 *****
8. Aliens/Space cowboys/Space adventurers/Space mercenaries: Seduce the Darkness by Gena Showalter Done 1/2 ***1/2
9. Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with paranormal abilities: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh
10. Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead Done 1/9 ***1/2

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[Desiree M ~*~*~]

DHSG-Crayon Collections Challenge
Duration: February 1- May 31, 2012

24/24 Finished!!!

Reds/Pinks/Oranges

1. Red - The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter Done 3/10 ****
2. Red Orange - Fair Game by Patricia Briggs Done 5/2 *****
3. Sunset Orange - Show No Mercy by Cindy Gerard Done 4/11 ***
4. Bittersweet - The School for Heiresses by Sabrina Jeffries, Liz Carlyle, Julia London, & Renee Bernard Done 2/9 ***
5. Cotton Candy - The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis Done 4/1 ****1/2



Blues/Purples

6. Aquamarine - Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh Done 4/14 ****1/2
7. Sky Blue - Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas Done 3/27 ****1/2
8. Navy Blue - The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter Done 3/25 ****1/2
9. Cerulean - Murder Game by Christine Feehan Done 2/4 ****
10. Robin Egg Blue - Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas Done 3/4 *****
11. Blue Violet - Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs Done 2/27 *****
12. Purple - The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter Done 4/5 ****1/2
13. Fushia - It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn Done 3/11 ****



Greens

14. Green - Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews Done 4/30 *****
15. Screamin' Green - Infamous by Sherrilyn Kenyon Done 4/7 ****
16. Electric Lime - The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter Done 4/1 ***1/2



Yellows/Golds

17. Yellow - To Seduce A Sinner by Elizabeth Hoyt Done 2/13 ****1/2
18. Flesh - Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton Done 3/17 ***1/2



Black/Grays/White

19. Black - Night World, No. 1: Secret Vampire; Daughters of Darkness; Spellbinder by L.J. Smith Done 3/21 ****
20. Gray - Curran by Gordon & Ilona Andrews Done 2/2 ****
21. Silver - Surrender by Pamela Clare Done 3/20 *****
22. White - The Pretender by Celeste Bradley Done 4/23 **



Browns/Tans

23. Mahogany - Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare Done 2/16 *****
24. Tan - Breaking Point by Pamela Clare Done 5/10 *****

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

PNR-UF: The Long and Short of a Challenge.
Duration: February 1 - 29, 2012

Completed 7/10

150 or less pages
1. Curran: Volume I by Gordon & Ilona Andrews (18 pgs) Done 2/2 ****
2. Fathers and Sons by Gordon & Ilona Andrews (20 pgs) Done 2/2 *****
3. Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy-Fairy Gifts by Patrica Briggs (33 pgs) Done 2/3 **

151 - 250 pages
1. Daughters of Darkness by L.J. Smith (244 pgs) Done 2/14 ****
2. Spellbinder by L.J. Smith (242 pgs)

251 - 350 pages
1. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs (286 pgs) Done 2/27 *****
2. Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman (286 pgs) Done 2/5 **

350 - 500 pages
1. Murder Game by Christine Feehan (446 pgs) Done 2/4 ****
2. Broken by Kelley Armstrong (480 pgs)

501 or more pages
1. Remember Me (#1-3) by Christopher Pike (789 pgs)
or
Thirst No. 1: The Last Vampire, Black Blood and Red Dice by Christopher Pike (624 pgs)

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[Desiree M ~*~*~]

WLLK-February's Spell it Out! Challenge
Duration: February 1-29

Completed 5/5 Finished!!

C - Charles in Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs Done 2/27 *****
U - Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare Done 2/16 *****
P - Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman Done 2/5 **
I - Ilona & Gordon Andrews, Curran: Volume I Done 2/2 ****
D - Daughters of Darkness by L.J. Smith Done 2/14 ****

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

WLLK - March Spell It Out! Challenge
Duration: March 1-March 31

Completed 9/9 Finished!!!!

I - It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn Done 3/11 ****
T - Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton Done 3/17 ***1/2
S - Shari in Remember Me (#1) by Christopher Pike Done 3/13 ***



W - When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James Done 3/3 ****
A - Austin, Texas; Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas Done 3/4 *****
R - MacKinnon Ranger in Surrender by Pamela Clare Done 3/20 *****
M - Maddox; The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter Done 3/10 ****
E - Elizabeth Hoyt; To Beguile a Beast Done 3/7 ***1/2
R - Ross, Eric; Spellbinder by L. J. Smith Done 3/21 ***

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

DHASG Avengers Challenge
Duration: May 1- July 31, 2012

5/7

1. Iron Man/Tony Stark: Hero has the demon of Promiscuity - The Darkest Seduction by Gena Showalter Done 7/16 ****
2. Ant-Man/Dr. Hank Pym:
3. Wasp/Janet Van Dyne Pym: Heroine is a Hunter - The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter Done 6/9 ****1/2
4. Thor/Thor Odinson: Berserker - Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole (reread) Done 6/23 ****1/2
5. Hulk/Bruce Banner:
6. Captain America/Steve Rogers: SEAL - Breaking Point by Pamela Clare Done 5/10 *****
7. Black Panther/King T’Challa of Wakanda:
8. Black Widow/Natalia Romanova: Redheaded heroine - Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis Done 6/12 ****
9. Hawkeye/Clint Barton:

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[Desiree M ~*~*~]

WLLK - April Spell It Out! Challenge
Duration: April 1-April 30

Completed 8/8 Finished!!

D - Danika; The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter Done 4/1 ***1/2
I - Ilona Andrews; Bayou Moon Done 4/30 *****
A - A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole (Audiobook; reread) Done 4/21 *****
M - McMillian, Jenna; Show No Mercy by Cindy Gerard Done 4/11 ***
O - Olivia in The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter Done 4/21 ***1/2
N - Nick Gautier; Infamous by Sherrilyn Kenyon Done 4/7 ****
D - Denver; Naked Edge by Pamela Clare Done 4/17 ****1/2
S - Shalvis, Jill; The Sweetest Thing Done 4/1 ****1/2

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

PNR/UF Monthly Challenge
April 1 - April 30, 2012
Read 10 different series

Completed 10/10 Yay I did it! Finished!!!

1. Lords of the Underworld #3 - The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter Done 4/1 ***1/2
2. The Edge #2 - Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews Done 4/30 *****
3. Psy-Changeling #3 - Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh Done 4/14 ****1/2
4. I-Team #4 - Naked Edge by Pamela Clare Done 4/17 ****1/2
5. Chronicles of Nick #3 - Infamous by Sherrilyn Kenyon Done 4/7 ****
6. Immortals After Dark #2 - A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole (Audiobook; reread) Done 4/21 *****
7. Atlantis #5 - The Amazon's Curse by Gena Showalter Done 4/24 ****1/2
8. Lucky Harbor #2 - The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis Done 4/1 ****1/2
9. Black Ops Inc. #1 - Show No Mercy by Cindy Gerard Done 4/11 ***
10. Kate Daniels #4.5 - Magic Dreams by Ilona Andrews in Hexed Done 4/8 ****1/2

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

WLLK - May Spell It Out! Challenge
Duration: May 1-May 31

Completed 8/8 Finished!!!

E - Ella; Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas Done 5/23 *****
M - McBride, Zach; Breaking Point by Pamela Clare Done 5/10 *****
E - Everdeen, Katniss; Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins Done 5/13 ***
R - DarkRiver; Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh Done 5/19 ****1/2
A - Anna; Fair Game by Patricia Briggs Done 5/2 *****
L - Lila DiPasqua; The Princess in His Bed Done 5/26 ****
D - Donovan, Taylor; Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James Done 5/5 *****
S - Scarlet; The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter Done 5/28 ****

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

PNR/UF-May-ting Challenge
Duration: May 1 - May 31, 2012

Completed 10/10 Finished!!!

1. Fated to be Mated: Fury by Anya Bast Done 5/28 ***
2. It's All About The Chase: Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James Done 5/5 *****
3. Torn Between/Among Lovers: Mistral's Kiss by Laurell K. Hamilton Done 5/29 **
4. Opposites Attract: Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh (shifter/human) Done 5/19 ****1/2
5. Together Forever: Fair Game by Patricia Briggs Done 5/2 *****
6. Fish Out of Water: The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter Done 5/28 ****
7. You & Me Against the World/Will Save the World: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins Done 5/13 ***
8. Alone I Stand: Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (audiobook) Done 5/19 **1/2
9. Heaven Sent: The Darkest Angel in Heart of Darkness by Gena Showalter Done 5/3 ****1/2
10. Same Kind of Creature (both shifters/both vampires/etc): Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas (both humans) Done 5/23 *****

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

WLLK-June Spell It Out! Challenge
Duration: June 1-June 30

Completed 10/10 Finished!!!!

R - Ron; Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling Done 6/27 ****1/2
A - Amun; The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter Done 6/9 ****1/2
I - Immortals After Dark; Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole (reread) Done 6/23 ****1/2
N - Night World; Dark Angel by L.J. Smith Done 6/20 ***



S - Singh, Nalini; Hostage to Pleasure Done 6/3 ****1/2
T - Turbulent Sea by Christine Feehan Done 6/25 ***1/2
O - Out of the Madhouse by Christopher Golden (reread/restart) Done 6/22 ***
R - Raphael; Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh Done 6/19 ****
M - McCarthy, Erin; Hot Finish Done 6/5 ***
S - Sweet Release by Pamela Clare Done 6/7 ****1/2

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

PNR/UF-Reading with Friends Challenge
Duration: June 1 - June 30, 2012

Completed 10/10 Finished!!!!

1. Jamie - The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter Done 6/9 ****1/2
2. Erika - Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh Done 6/19 ****
3. Hannah - Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis Done 6/12 ****
4. Fofo - Sweet Release by Pamela Clare Done 6/7 ****1/2
5. Danielle - Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole (reread) Done 6/23 ****1/2
6. Lisa Kay - Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh Done 6/3 ****1/2
7. Maria - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling Done 6/27 ****1/2
8. Allison - The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter Done 6/30 ****1/2
9. Dee - Turbulent Sea by Christine Feehan Done 6/25 ***1/2
10. Stephanie - Dark Angel by L.J. Smith Done 6/20 ***

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

RRRC - 2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31 2012
Mor-book-ly Obese: 8 books or 3 800 pg books

Completed 7/8

1. Lothaire by Kresley Cole (468 pgs) 1/12/2012 & 8/27/2012 *****
2. Infamous by Sherrilyn Kenyon (480 pgs) 4/7/2012 ****
3. Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole (515 pgs) 6/23/2012 ****
4. The Darkest Seduction by Gena Showalter (504 pgs) 7/16/2012 ****
5. Sweet Dreams by Kristen Ashley (562 pgs) 9/9/2012 ****
6. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K Rowling (734 pgs) 9/30/2012 *****
7. Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole (481 pgs) 12/7/2012 ****
8.



Possible Books

1. A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin (977 pgs)
2. Broken by Kelley Armstrong (480 pgs)
3. Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey (1,015 pgs)
4. Ecstasy in Darkness by Gena Showalter (502 pgs)
5. Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon (539 pgs)
6. A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (579 pgs)
7. A Feast for Crows by George R. R. Martin (1,061 pgs)
8. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K Rowling (870 pgs)

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

RRRC - 2012 End-of-Series Countdown Challenge
Duration: January 12, 2012 - December 21 2012

Completed Books - 56/59; Completed Series - 9/12

1. Lords of the Underworld Series by Gena Showalter --COMPLETED--

#1 - The Darkest Night 3/10/2012
#2 - The Darkest Kiss 3/25/2012
#3 - The Darkest Pleasure 4/1/2012
#4 - The Darkest Whisper 4/5/2012
#4.5 - The Darkest Angel 5/3/2012
#5 - The Darkest Passion 4/21/2012
#6 - The Darkest Lie 5/28/2012
#7 - The Darkest Secret 6/9/2012
#8 - The Darkest Surrender 6/30/2012
#9 - The Darkest Seduction 7/16/2012



2. The I-Team Series by Pamela Clare --COMPLETED--

#1.5 - Heaven Can't Wait in Catch of the Day 6/15/2012
#2 - Hard Evidence 1/20/2012
#3 - Unlawful Contact 2/16/2012
#4 - Naked Edge 4/17/2012
#5 - Breaking Point 5/10/2012
#5.5 - Skin Deep 7/8/2012



3. Psy-Changeling Series by Nalini Singh --Completed--

#2 - Visions of Heat 3/15/2012
#3 - Caressed By Ice 4/15/2012
#4 - Mine to Possess 5/19/2012
#5 - Hostage to Pleasure 6/3/2012
#6 - Branded by Fire 7/7/2012
#7 - Blaze of Memory 7/14/2012
#8 - Bonds of Justice 8/1/2012
#9 - Play of Passion 8/12/2012
#10 - Kiss of Snow 8/17/2012
#11 - Tangle of Need 9/11/2012



4. Night World Series by L.J. Smith --Completed--

#2 - Daughters of Darkness 2/14/2012
#3 - Spellbinder 3/21/2012
#4 - Dark Angel 6/20/2012
#5 - The Chosen 7/9/2012
#6 - Soulmate 10/13/2012
#7 - Huntress 11/7/2012
#8 - Black Dawn 11/14/2012
#9 - Witchlight 12/14/2012



5. MacKinnon Rangers Trilogy by Pamela Clare

#1 - Surrender 3/20/2012
#2 - Untamed 11/30/2012
#3 - Defiant



6. Maiden Lane Series by Elizabeth Hoyt

#1 - Wicked Intentions 11/3/2012
#2 - Notorious Pleasures 11/20/2012
#3 - Scandalous Desires 12/11/2012
#4 - Thief of Shadows



7. Blakewell/Kenleigh Family Trilogy by Pamela Clare --COMPLETED--

#1 - Sweet Release 6/7/2012
#2 - Carnal Gift 7/5/2012
#3 - Ride the Fire 10/31/2012



8. Travises Trilogy by Lisa Kleypas

#1 - Sugar Daddy
#2 - Blue-Eyed Devil 3/4/2012
#3 - Smooth Talking Stranger 5/23/2012



9. Legend of the Four Soldiers by Elizabeth Hoyt --COMPLETED--

#2 - To Seduce A Sinner 2/13/2012
#3 - To Beguile a Beast 3/8/2012
#4 - To Desire A Devil 8/30/2012



10. Alpha & Omega Series by Patricia Briggs --COMPLETED--

#2 - Hunting Ground 2/27/2012
#3 - Fair Game 5/2/2012



11. Friday Harbor Series by Lisa Kleypas --COMPLETED--

#2 Rainshadow Road 3/27/2012
#3 Dream Lake 10/1/2012



12. Guild Hunter Series by Nalini Singh --COMPLETED--

#1 - Angels' Blood 6/19/2012
#2 - Archangel's Kiss 10/5/2012
#3 - Archangel's Consort 11/12/2012
#4 - Archangel's Blade 11/26/2012
#5 - Archangel's Storm 12/4/2012

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

WLLK-July Spell It Out! Challenge
Duration: July 1-July 31

Completed 9/9 Finished!!!

F - Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh Done 7/7 *****
I - Ilona Andrews; Magic Mourns in Must Love Hellhounds anthology Done 7/11 ****1/2
R - Rashel Jordon; The Chosen by L.J. Smith Done 7/9 ***1/2
E - Emmett; Burning Up by Nalini Singh Done 7/17 ****1/2
W - West, Nate; Skin Deep by Pamela Clare Done 7/8 *****
O - Olivia Parker; At the Bride Hunt Ball Done 7/18 ***1/2
R - Reckless by Michael Bates Done 7/15 ****
K - Kenleigh; Carnal Gift by Pamela Clare Done 7/5 ****1/2
S - Showalter, Gena; The Darkest Seduction Done 7/16 ****



Extras (Since I finish the first 9)

Completed 2/3

F - Filch; Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling Done 7/21 ****1/2
U - Untamed by Pamela Clare
N - Nalini Singh; Blaze of Memory Done 7/14 ****1/2

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

CCC-Shrink That TBR Challenge
Duration: July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013

Completed 9/20

1. Read two books from series on your Goodreads TBR that you have started and not finished.

A.) K/B Family Trilogy #2 - Carnal Gift by Pamela Clare Done 7/5 ****1/2
B.) Psy-Changeling #6 - Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh Done 7/7 *****

2. Read two books from your Goodreads TBR that you own – print books only please!

A.) Lord of the Abyss / Desert Warrior by Nalini Singh (just LoTA) Done 10/11 ****1/2
B.) Ride the Fire by Pamela Clare Done 10/31 *****

3. Read one book from your Goodreads TBR that will help with a difficult challenge.

A.) The Chosen by L.J. Smith (Letter 'Q') Done 7/9 ***1/2

4. Read one book from your Goodreads TBR that a friend, co-worker or family member has recommended to you.

A.) Sweet Dreams by Kristen Ashley Done 9/9 ****

5. Open your Goodreads TBR list and sort by date added. Make a note of the number of books on your to-read list. Divide that number in half (if you come up with a fraction, round up), and read the book that corresponds to that number.

A.)

6. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by date added, oldest to newest. Set the list to show 60 books per page. Read two books from the first page of that list.

A.) Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
B.)

7. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by date added, oldest to newest , and set it to show 20 books per page. Read one book from the last page (or last two pages, if your last page has less than five books).

A.)

8. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by author, A-Z, and set it to show 30 books per page. Read one book from the first page of that list.

A.)

9. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by author, Z-A, and set it to show 40 books per page. Read one book from the first page of that list.

A.)If You Hear Her by Shiloh Walker Done 10/16 ****1/2

10. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by number of pages, shortest to longest, and set it to show 50 books per page. (If Goodreads does not list the number of pages for some of your books, you can use the page count found elsewhere – the author’s or publisher’s website, B&N, amazon, etc.) Read two books from the first page of that list.

A.)
B.)

11. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by average rating, and set it to show 40 books per page. Read two books from the first page of that list.

A.)
B.)

12. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by title, A-Z, and set it to show 60 books per page. Read one book from the first page of that list.

A.)

13. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by title, Z-A, and set it to show 40 books per page. Read one book from the first page of that list.

A.)

14. Read any two books from your Goodreads TBR list.

A.) Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh Done 10/5 ****1/2
B.) The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst Done 10/6 ****

5 6B 7 8 10A 10B 11A 11B 12 13

[Laura]

Desiree wrote: "CCC-Shrink That TBR Challenge
Duration: July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013

Completed 0/20

1. Read two books from series on your Goodreads TBR that you have started and not finished.

A.) LotU #8 - The ..."

I like the looks of that challenge...I may need to "borrow" it.

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

Laura wrote: I like the looks of that challenge...I may need to "borrow" it.

Feel free Laura. :) It's from the Crazy Challenges Connection group.

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

WLLK-August Spell It Out Challenge
Duration: Aug 1-Aug 31

Completed 7/10

I - Ilona Andrews; Gunmetal Magic Done 8/23 ****1/2
C - Corning, Beatrice; To Desire a Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt 8/30 ****1/2
E - Ellie; Lothaire by Kresley Cole (reread) Done 8/27 *****
D - Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas



D - Draco; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling Done 8/11 *****
R - Russo, Sophia; Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh Done 8/1 ****1/2
I - Indigo; Play of Passion by Nalini Singh Done 8/12 ****1/2
N - Nalini Singh; Kiss of Snow Done 8/17 ****1/2
K - Kristen Ashley; Sweet Dreams
S - Soulmate by L.J. Smith

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

Smorgasbord of Power challenge
August 1 - August 31, 2011

Completed 8/10

1. Bare those Fangs: Soulmate by L.J. Smith

2. Make the Change: Play of Passion by Nalini Singh Done 8/12 ****1/2

3. Take to the Sky: Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh

4. Cast a Spell: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling Done 8/11 *****

5. Unleash my Inner Demon: Lothaire by Kresley Cole (reread/demonic beings show up occasionally) Done 8/27 *****

6. I See Dead People: To Desire a Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt (deals with a thought dead character) 8/30 ****1/2

7. Worship Me: Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews Done 8/23 ****1/2

8. Read my Mind: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh Done 8/1 ****1/2

9. Unsheathe that Sword: Fool Moon by Jim Butcher (restart/partial reread) Done 8/14 ***

10. Don't You Dare Put Me in a Box: Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh (Cold fire power) Done 8/17 ****1/2

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

WLLK-September Spell It Out! Challenge
Duration: Sept 1-30 2012

Completed 6/8

S - Singh, Nalini; Lord of the Abyss
A - Adria; Tangle of Need by Nalini Singh Done 9/11 ****1/2
P - Pierce, Rylann; About That Night by Julie James Done 9/3 *****
P - Potter, Harry; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling Done 9/30 *****
H - Hoffman, Zoe; Dream Lake by Lisa Kleypas
I - Ilona Andrews; Hex Appeal Done 9/10 ****
R - Royal House of Shadows; Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter Done 9/13 **1/2
E - Erica Hayes; Shadowfae Done 9/27 **

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

Silver and Gold Challenge
September 1 - September 30, 2012

Completed 7/10

2 books from 2 authors that are new to me
1. The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst
2. Raven by Alison Paige Done 9/22 ***

2 books from 2 new series/or series that you have not started
3. Royal House of Shadows #1 - Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter Done 9/13 **1/2
4. The Brethren Guardians #1 - Seduction & Scandal by Charlotte Featherstone

2 books from 2 favorite authors
5. Tangle of Need by Nalini Singh Done 9/11 ****1/2
6. About That Night by Julie James Done 9/3 *****

2 books from 2 different series that you are currently reading
7. Kate Daniels #5.6 - Hex Appeal (Retribution Clause) by Ilona Andrews Done 9/10 ****
8. Harry Potter #4 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling Done 9/30 *****

1 book - Read the oldest book in your TBR list.
9. Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas

1 book - Read the most recent book you added in your TBR list
10. Shadowfae by Erica Hayes Done 9/27 **



Alternates

1, 2, or 4 - Blood Law by Karin Tabke
4 - Sianim #1 - Masques by Patricia Briggs
4 - The Forbidden Game Trilogy #1 - The Hunter by L.J. Smith
9 - Kitty Norville #2 - Kitty Goes to Washington by Carrie Vaughn

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

WLLK - October 2012's Spell it Out! Challenge
Duration: October 1-October 31

Completed 6/6 Finished!!!

G - Gideon; Bared to You by Sylvia Day Done 10/20 ****
H - Hannah; Soulmate by L.J. Smith Done 10/13 *****
O - Olivia Cunning; Backstage Pass Done 10/24 *****
S - Singh, Nalini; Lord of the Abyss Done 10/11 ****1/2
T - The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst Done 10/6 ****
S - Singh, Nalini; Archangel's Kiss Done 10/5 ****1/2



Extras

1. Blood Law by Karin Tabke Done 10/15 ***1/2
2. If You Hear Her by Shiloh Walker Done 10/16 ****1/2

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

PNR/UF Monthly Challenge
Literary Colors Challenge
Duration: October 1-October 31

Completed 7/10

1. Orange - Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning Done 10/24 *****
2. Red - Beware a Scot's Revenge by Sabrina Jeffries
3. Brown - Ride the Fire by Pamela Clare Done 10/31 *****
4. Green - Soulmate by L.J. Smith Done 10/13 *****
5. Black - Blood Law by Karin Tabke Done 10/15 ***1/2
6. Yellow - Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh Done 10/5 ****1/2
7. Purple - Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh Done 10/11 ****1/2
8. Pink - The Vampire Queen's Servant by Joey W. Hill
9. Blue - A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
10. Silver/Gray - If You Hear Her by Shiloh Walker Done 10/16 ****1/2



Alternates

Red - Kitty Goes to Washington by Carrie Vaughn
Pink - One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare
Blue - Ecstasy in Darkness by Gena Showalter
Blue - Deep Kiss of Winter by Gena Showalter

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

WLLK - November 2012's Spell it Out! Challenge
Duration: November 1-November 30

Completed – 6/6 Finished!!!

T - Temperance; Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt Done 11/3 ****
H - Hero; Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt Done 11/20 *****
A - Amalie; Untamed by Pamela Clare Done 11/30 *****
N - Nalini Singh; Archangel's Consort Done 11/12 *****
K - Kresley Cole; Poison Princess Done 11/21 ***1/2
S - Smith, L.J.; Huntress Done 11/7 *****

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

WLLK - November 2012's Build Your Own Challenge
Duration: November 1-November 30

Completed – 5/6

1. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
2. Untamed by Pamela Clare Done 11/30 *****
3. Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh Done 11/12 *****
4. Huntress by L.J. Smith Done 11/7 *****
5. Black Dawn by L.J. Smith Done 11/14 ****1/2
6. Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh Done 11/26 ****

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

PNR/UF Monthly Challenge
The Cover Hunt Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2012 - November 30, 2012

Completed 8/10

Read 3 books whose that has a single male on the cover.
1. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
2. Untamed by Pamela Clare Done 11/30 *****
3. Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh Done 11/26 ****



Read 3 books whose that has a single female on the cover.
4. Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh Done 11/12 *****
5. Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt Done 11/3 ****
6. Night World, No. 3: Black Dawn by L.J. Smith Done 11/14 ****1/2



Read 2 books whose cover feature a couple.
7. Poison Princess by Kresley Cole Done 11/21 ***1/2
8. Huntress by L.J. Smith Done 11/7 *****



Read 2 books where there is no person or human image at all.
9. Time Untime by Sherrilyn Kenyon Done 11/16 ****
10. Mr. Popularity by Nicholas Adams (the version I have doesn't have a person/human on it)

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

PNR & UF TBR Clean-up Challenge
Duration: December 1 – December 31
TBR to Clean Up

Completed: 6/10

1. Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole Done 12/7 ****
2. Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh Done 12/4 *****
3. Witchlight by L.J. Smith Done 12/14 *****
4. Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt Done 12/11 *****
5. Thief of Shadows by Elizabeth Hoyt Done 12/30 *****
6. Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews
7. Steel's Edge by Ilona Andrews
8. Defiant by Pamela Clare
9. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
10. What a Dragon Should Know by G.A. Aiken



Alternates

1. Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu
2. Dark Peril by Christine Feehan
3. Ecstasy in Darkness by Gena Showalter
4. Angels' Flight by Nalini Singh
5. Grave Peril by Jim Butcher Done 12/20 ****

[Desiree M ~*~*~]

WLLK - December 2012's Spell it Out! Challenge
Duration: December 1-December 31

Completed 5/6

W - Witchlight by L.J. Smith Done 12/14 *****
I - Ilona Andrews; Fate's Edge
N - Nalini Singh; Archangel's Storm Done 12/4 *****
T - Thief of Shadows by Elizabeth Hoyt Done 12/30 *****
E - Elizabeth Hoyt; Scandalous Desires Done 12/11 *****
R - Realm of Blood and Mist: Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole Done 12/7 ****