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Nothing but Reading Challenges

The Twelve Towers Challenge
Level: Fast and Furious - up to 1 year
Duration: October 1st 2013 - September 30th 2014
Completed: 0/78

12 books that you've acquired most recently (from start date)

11 books that you never find time to get around to or that have been on your shelves the longest (pre-choose these)
1. Added in August 2012: Submission Times Two by Claire Thompson
2. Added in August 2012: The Brazilian's Blackmail Bargain by Abby Green
3. Added in August 2012: In Bed With the Devil by Lorraine Heath
4. Added in August 2012: Innocent Sins by Anne Mather
5. Added in August 2012: The Cowboy by Joan Johnston

10 books you randomly select from your shelves (such as by using random.org -- as you go or pre-choose)

9 sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs

8 novellas or short-stories - they can be part of anthologies, you don't have to read the whole book in this case.

7 books that everyone seems to have read but you

6 anticipated releases (release dates after your start date)

5 books that were recommended to you via Goodreads

4 books that you started but never finished

3 books that you've already read before

2 books with covers that you don't think fit the storyline or that you don't like the covers of but everyone raves about the books

1 book that intimidates you

Crazy Challenge Connection

Traveling the United States
Timeframe: 14th September 2012 - 13th September 2013
35/50 completed

Alabama (AL) - Rock Star by Roslyn Hardy Holcomb (15/2) *****
Alaska (AK) - Baby It's Cold Outside by Addison Fox (5/6) ****
Arizona (AZ) - The Touch Of Fire by Linda Howard (29/11) *****
Arkansas (AR)
California (CA) - Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis (19/10) ****
Colorado (CO) - Heat Seeker by Lora Leigh (24/10) ****
Connecticut (CT) - Too Good to Be True by Kristan Higgins (15/10) **
Delaware (DE)
Florida (FL) - Squeeze Play by Kate Angell (12/4) *****
Georgia (GA) - Down to You by M. Leighton (15/11) ***
Hawaii (HI)
Idaho (ID) - Baby Love by Catherine Anderson (8/2) ****
Illinois (IL) - Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles (10/10) *****
Indiana (IN) - For You by Kristen Ashley (1/1) ****
Iowa (IA) - Out of Her League by Lori Handeland (4/5) *****
Kansas (KS) - Kansas Heat by Jenny Penn (20/12) ***
Kentucky (KY) - Nauti Nights by Lora Leigh (12/12) ****
Louisiana (LA) - After the Night by Linda Howard (23/2) *****
Maine (ME)
Maryland (MD) - Black Jack by Lora Leigh (1/11) ****
Massachusetts (MA) - Fair Game by Patricia Briggs (26/10) ****
Michigan (MI) - Darkest Fire by Tawny Taylor (25/10) ***
Minnesota (MN)
Mississippi (MS)
Missouri (MO) - Burn by Crystal Hubbard (30/9) ****
Montana (MT) - Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs (17/9) ****
Nebraska(NE) - The Ranger and the Redhead by Lynna Banning (25/6) *****
Nevada (NV)
New Hampshire (NH)
New Jersey (NJ)
New Mexico (NM)
New York (NY) - Dark Lover by J.R. Ward (16/9) *****
North Carolina (NC) - Heaven and Hell by Kristen Ashley (4/10) ***
North Dakota (ND) - Years by LaVyrle Spencer (2/1) ****
Ohio (OH) - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster (6/2) *****
Oklahoma (OK)
Oregon (OR) - Housekeeper to the Millionaire by Lucy Monroe (14/11) *****
Pennsylvania (PA) - Bear Necessities by Dana Marie Bell (29/5) *****
Rhode Island (RI)
South Carolina (SC)
South Dakota (SD) -
Tennessee (TN) - Taking Shots by Toni Aleo (26/12) ***
Texas (TX) - Calhoun by Diana Palmer (10/1) ****
Utah (UT) - Reckless Love by Elizabeth Lowell (24/7) ****
Vermont (VT)
Virginia (VA) - Curveball by Kate Angell (13/4) *****
Washington (WA) - Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs (18/10) ****
West Virginia (WV) - Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout (26/1) *****
Wisconsin (WI) - Boomerang Bride by Fiona Lowe (13/1) *****
Wyoming (WY) - Running Wild by Linda Howard (24/12) ****

MONTHLY CHALLENGES

December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1st - December 31st
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1.'D' is for December: Bared to You by Sylvia Day
2. Member of the Month (Carolyn F.): Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas
4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Falling for the Marine by Samanthe Beck
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: I Love the Earl by Caroline Linden
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Candy Store by Bella Andre
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Sweet Inspiration by Penny Watson
10. Reader's Choice:


Winter Holidays Around the World
Duration: December 1st - December 31st
English word: Sheperd
Slovenian word: Pastir
Completed: 0/6

P - Sweet Inspiration by Penny Watson
A - Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley
S - Breathing Room by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
T -
I - I Love the Earl by Caroline Linden
R - Resisting Her by Kendall Ryan

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Listopia challenge
Duration: May 1st 2013 - April 30th 2014
Level 1
Completed: 13/25

LEVEL 1: Read one book from each of 25 different lists.
✔1. Best Books of 2012: Games of the Heart by Kristen Ashley (11/5) ****
✔2. Best Romance Novels of All Time: Duncan's Bride by Linda Howard (12/5) *****
✔3. Highly Anticipated Indie Books of 2013: Giving Chase by Lauren Dane (14/5) ***
✔4. Can't Wait Books of 2013: Keeper of the Flame by Bianca D'Arc (17/5) ****
✔5. What To Read Next: A Beautiful Lie by T.E. Sivec (25/5) ***
✔6. Best Young Adult Books: Bear Necessities by Dana Marie Bell (29/5) *****
✔7. Best Historical Fiction: The River Knows by Amanda Quick (30/5) ****
✔8. Best M/F Erotic Romance like Fifty Shades of Grey (not paranormal, high school, gay or sci-fi): Rush by Maya Banks (31/5) ***
✔9. Can't Wait Books of 2012: Cynful by Dana Marie Bell (2/6) *****
✔10. Best Book Boyfriends: Rocked Under by Cora Hawkes (3/6) *
✔11. What's the book you can't wait to read this summer?: Too Much Temptation by Lori Foster (8/6) ***
✔12. Best Books of 2011: Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire (15/6) **
✔13. Best Love Stories: Savor the Danger by Lori Foster (17/6) ****

Game of Thrones Reading Challenge
Level: Queen
Completed: 21/30

Stuck in a Rut Challenge
Duration: July 2nd 2013 - July 1st 2014
Completed: 5/15

The Lost Challenges
It’s All in a Name
1st Jan 2013 to 31 Dec 2013
151/200

Crazy Challenge Connection
1-2-3 CHALLENGE
1st April 2013 - 31st March 2014
Completed: 107/210

Romance Lovers for the Challenge-Impaired
“A Look Back” ~ A Year of Books from Gigi’s Favorite Read of the Month ~
Duration: June 1st 2013 - May 31st 2014
Completed: 4/24

Wow Miss Gea, you sure are organised!

FINISHED CHALLENGES

RRRC: July Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1st - July 31st
10/10 - DONE

It's Beginning to Sound a Lot Like Christmas
DURATION: November 15 – January 15, 2013
10/10 - DONE

The name is Bond ... James Bond
DURATION: November 1 – February 28, 2013
10/10 - DONE

Tis All About Love
Duration: February 1st - February 28th
Completed: 6/6 - DONE

February 2013
Duration: February 1st - February 28th
Completed: 6/6 - DONE

THE ENVELOPE PLEASE …
DURATION: January 21 – April 30
Completed: 25/25 - DONE

The Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge
Duration: February 15- May 15, 2013
Completed 20/20 - DONE

SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE
DURATION: March 20 - June 20, 2013
16/16 - DONE

A-Z Friend Challenge
Duration: January 1st 2013 - December 31st 2013
Completed: 26/26 - DONE

RRRC: May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1st - May 31st
8/8 - DONE

Z - A Cover Art Image Search ~ 2013
Duration: 16th Feb 2013 to 15th Feb 2014
26/26 - DONE

TLC Bands & Books Challenge
Duration: January 1st 2013 - December 31st 2013
Completed: 100/100 - DONE

A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Duration: December 10th 2012 - December 9th 2013
Completed: 25/25 - DONE

A-Z Friend Challenge Round 2
Duration: January 1st 2013 - December 31st 2013
Completed: 26/26 - DONE

Double-decker Alphabet Bus
1st Jan 2013 to 31 Dec 2013
26/26 - DONE

Decades Challenge
Duration: January 3, 2013 to January 4, 2014
Level VIII: 88/88 - DONE

Zodiac challenge
DURATION: October 23, 2012 – October 22, 2013
12/12 - DONE

Tarot Card Reading Challenge
Duration: August 1st 2013 - January 31st 2014
Completed: 12/12- DONE

Who's Your Alpha?
Duration: January 1st 2013 - December 31st 2013
Completed: 9/9 - DONE

OCTOBER CHALLENGE - Series Catch-up!
Duration: October 1st - October 31st
Complete: 13/13 - DONE

Crazy Challenge Connection

Bookshelf Challenge
December 1, 2012 - November 30, 2013
24/24 - DONE

The Harry Potter Sorting Hat Reading Challenge
The Harry Potter Sorting Hat Reading Challenge
Duration: January 1st 2013 - December 31st 2013
Level: Easy
Completed: 8/8 - DONE
My House: Ravenclaw
Hufflepuff: 4.25
✔➲ Book set in medieval period: The Warlord by Elizabeth Elliott (29/1) ****
✔➲ Yellow Cover: Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas (11/1) ***
✔➲ Religious Character: The Ranger and the Redhead by Lynna Banning (25/6) *****
✔➲ Working/patient/loyal protagonist: The Gamble by Kristen Ashley (5/1) *****


Ravenclaw: 4.5
✔➲ Avian Shifter: Magpie by Kim Dare (19/2) ****
✔➲ Blue Cover: Under the Covers by Rebecca Zanetti (20/6) *****
✔➲ Set in Scotland: The Hostage Bride by Jane Feather (15/4) ****
✔➲ All knowing protagonist: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley (18/3) *****

THE LOST CHALLENGES

♔ Disney Non-Princess Challenge ♔: Non-Princess-Non-Animated Scavenger Hunt
Duration: 21st July 2013 - 20th January 2014
Completed: 0/60


RRRC 5th Reading Tournament
Duration: October 20, 2013 - April 20, 2014
Total Points: 6

Starting book: A Rogue's Proposal by Stephanie Laurens (17/9) ★★★★★
Points: 4
1. Susan (friend): Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison
Started: 20/10 Finished: 23/10 Rating: ★★★★
2. ~Leslie~ (friend): All About Love by Stephanie Laurens
Started: 29.10 Finished: 30.10. Rating: ★★★
3. Blacky *Romance Addict* (Goodreads member): Omega Mine by Aline Hunter
Started: Finished: Rating:
4. Jamie Begley (Goodreads member): Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh
Started: Finished: Rating:



Starting book: Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks (2/10) ★★★★★
Points: 2
1. Susanne (friend): Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy
Started: 24/10 Finished: 24/10 Rating: ★★★★
1. Sassafrass (friend): A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
Started: Finished: Rating:
1. AndaM (friend): Books in common
Started: Finished: Rating:

~One Thousand~
Duration: March 28th - December 31st
Completed: 40/40 - DONE