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DHASG March Reading Challenge

Introduction: We're into the third month of the year now. March is the first breath of spring and the slow goodbye of winter.

Instructions:
1. Books must be read between March 1st and March 31st of the month.
2. Please post on this thread that you are signing up and update your stats as you finish. Let the moderator know when you are finished in your final post.
3. A book can only be used once in the challenge.
4. Books of any genre can be used for the challenge, unless a particular part of the challenge states otherwise.
5. Let’s have fun this month!

Levels
1. Pot of Gold: Read 8-12 books
2. In Like a Lion: Read 5-7 books
3. 1st Breath of Spring: Read 3-4 books


1. Martius, The Warrior--The third month’s name of March comes from the Roman word Martius after the Roman god of War, Ares. Read a book with a hero who is a warrior or soldier.
2. Kiss Me, I’m Irish!--In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, read a book with an Irish (descent or nationality) main character, or set in Ireland.
3. Aquamarine--One of March’s two birthstones is the aquamarine. Read a book that has blue and green on the cover.
4. Pisces--People born in early March have the Pisces birth sign, aka fish. Read a book with a marine theme (set on the water, on an island, on the beach, a main character is a sailor, etc). You can also use a book that has a body of water of some kind on the cover.
5. Courage--the other birthstone for March is the bloodstone. It symbolizes courage. Read a book with a courageous main character.
6. Greek War of Independence Day--March 25th is the day, so let’s read a book with a Greek hero or character or a Byronic (who according to historian Lord Macaulay is "a man proud, moody, cynical, with defiance on his brow, and misery in his heart, a scorner of his kind, implacable in revenge, yet capable of deep and strong affection") character, since Lord Byron helped the Greeks fight for independence. You could also count a book set on a Greek Island. Any book that relates to Greece in general can count.
7. Winter is Leaving!--Read a book set in early Spring, or a book set during warm weather. You can count a book where the characters are dressed for warmer weather on the cover.
8. Give me a Daffodil!--Daffodils are the birth flower for March. Daffodils are in the Narcissus family. Read a book with an insanely gorgeous hero or heroine, or one who thinks they are gorgeous (inflated opinion of themselves, aka narcissistic)! You could also read a book with flower(s) on the cover.
9. Ram, Bam, Thank You Ma’am!--Aries is the other birth sign for March. Read a book with a hero who is, shall we say, of great sexual appetites, aka ‘horny.’ Alternatively, read a book with a character who works in animal husbandry, such as a rancher, farmer, animal breeder, cowboy, etc.
10. Easter Sunday--This year, March 31st is the day on which Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is also a day where kids get Easter Baskets delivered by the Easter Bunny, go on Easter egg hunts, and lots of chicks and bunny rabbits get sold to families with young kids. You can come up with your own way to count a book for this challenge, so long as it represents the day in some way to you.
11. Spring Break--If you’re a student, you get a week off. Pick any book you want to celebrate five, well-earned days of freedom.
12. Beware the Ides of March!--Emperor Julius Caesar was assassinated by conspirator members of the Roman Senate, including his friend Brutus. Read a book about betrayal. Or you can read the fifteenth book on your tbr pile or on your tbr shelf, since ‘ides’ stands for the 15th day of the month of March.

Good luck, and goodbye to Winter!

Information on the month of March obtained from Wikipedia.org.


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Challenge Participants

*Elizabeth
*Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress
*Amanda
*Maria
*Tina Theresa
*Jenny
*Suzanne
*Beileag

DHASG March 2013 Reading Challenge
Duration: 3/1/2013 - 3/31/2013

Progress: 0 out of 8-12 (Pot of Gold)

1. Martius, The Warrior--Read a book with a hero who is a warrior or soldier.
2. Kiss Me, I’m Irish!--(set in Ireland)In the Woods- Tana French
3. Aquamarine--(blue and green cover)Under the Wire- Cindy Gerard
4. Pisces-- On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves
5.Courage--Read a book with a courageous main character.
6. Greek War of Independence Day--Corelli's Mandolin- Louis de Bernier
7. Winter is Leaving!--Read a book set in early Spring, or a book set during warm weather. You can count a book where the characters are dressed for warmer weather on the cover.The Best Man
8. Give me a Daffodil! (narcissistic hero)The Immortal Highlander - Karen Marie Moning
9. Ram, Bam, Thank You Ma’am!--Read a book with a hero who is, shall we say, of great sexual appetites, aka ‘horny.’ Alternatively, read a book with a character who works in animal husbandry, such as a rancher, farmer, animal breeder, cowboy, etc.
10.Easter Sunday--Read a book that represents Easter day in some way to you.
11.Spring Break--Any book I like:
12. Beware the Ides of March! --Read a book about betrayal. Or you can read the fifteenth book on your tbr pile or on your tbr shelf, since ‘ides’ stands for the 15th day of the month of March.

DHASG March 2013 Reading Challenge
Duration: 3/1/2013 - 3/31/2013

Progress: 9/9 (Pot of Gold)

1. Martius, The Warrior: Immortal Rider by Larissa Ione; Read 03/14/13

2. Kiss Me, I’m Irish!: Faefever by Karen Marie Moning; Read 03/01/13

3. Aquamarine: Devil's Gate by Thea Harrison; Read 03/06/13

4.Courage: Envy by J. R. Ward; Read 03/11/13

5. Greek War of Independence Day: The Darkest Prison by Gena Showalter; Read 03/11/13

6. Ram, Bam, Thank You Ma’am!: Lover At Last by J.R. Ward; Read 03/31/13

7. Spring Break: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione; Read 03/12/13

8. Give me a Daffodil!: Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning: Read 03/03/13

9. Beware the Ides of March!: Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning; Read 03/05/13

DHASG March 2013 Reading Challenge
Duration: 3/1/2013 - 3/31/2013

Progress: 9/9

1. Martius, The Warrior - Wicked Nights by Gena Showalter 3/11

3. Aquamarine - Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day 3/12

5. Courage - Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon 3/25

6. Greek War of Independence Day - Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon 3/28

7. Winter is Leaving! - Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn 3/22

8. Give me a Daffodil! - Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning 3/16

9. Ram, Bam, Thank You Ma’am! - Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon 3/31

11. Spring Break - The Lonely Hearts Club - by Elizabeth Eulberg 3/30

12. Beware the Ides of March! - Sleepless at Midnightby Jacquie D'Alessandro 3/20Night Embrace

Level: Pot of Gold:
12/8-12 books DONE!!

1. Martius, The Warrior-- Kiss of Crimson 3/14
2. Kiss Me, I’m Irish!-- Tempting Evil 3/9
3. Aquamarine-- The Darkest Kiss 3/25
4. Pisces-- (body of water on cover) Rescue My Heart 3/4
5. Courage-- Renegade Hunter 3/6
6. Greek War of Independence Day-- Highland Outlaw 3/5
7. Winter is Leaving!-- Marked 3/27
8. Give me a Daffodil!-- This SIde of the Grave 3/10
9. Ram, Bam, Thank You Ma’am! -- Kissing Sin 3/1
10. Easter Sunday -- (Redemption) The Pirate Hunter's Lady 3/14
11. Spring Break-- The Soldier (Duke's Obsession, #2) 3/25
12. Beware the Ides of March!-- (book about betrayal) The Countess 3/3

I'll try In Like a Lion

7/7- Completed
✓ 3. Aquamarine-- The Magic of You 03/25/13
✓ 4. Pisces-- Gentle Rogue 03/23/13
✓ 5. Courage-- A Loving Scoundrel 03/28/13
✓ 6. Greek War of Independence Day-- The Greek Tycoon's Secret Heir: Sons of Privilege 03/8/13
✓ 8. Give me a Daffodil!-- From Rags 03/04/13
9. Ram, Bam, Thank You Ma’am!-- The Billionaire's Girlfriend (1-6) 03/17/13
✓ 10. Easter Sunday-- Love Only Once 03/18/13

Danielle's DHASG March Reading Challenge

Levels
1. Pot of Gold: Read 8-12 books

Update: 3/5/13
Completed: 1/12

1. Martius, The Warrior--The third month’s name of March comes from the Roman word Martius after the Roman god of War, Ares. Read a book with a hero who is a warrior or soldier.
2. Kiss Me, I’m Irish!--In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, read a book with an Irish (descent or nationality) main character, or set in Ireland.
3. Aquamarine--One of March’s two birthstones is the aquamarine. Read a book that has blue and green on the cover.
4. Pisces--People born in early March have the Pisces birth sign, aka fish. Read a book with a marine theme (set on the water, on an island, on the beach, a main character is a sailor, etc). You can also use a book that has a body of water of some kind on the cover.
5. Courage--the other birthstone for March is the bloodstone. It symbolizes courage. Read a book with a courageous main character.
6. Greek War of Independence Day--March 25th is the day, so let’s read a book with a Greek hero or character or a Byronic (who according to historian Lord Macaulay is "a man proud, moody, cynical, with defiance on his brow, and misery in his heart, a scorner of his kind, implacable in revenge, yet capable of deep and strong affection") character, since Lord Byron helped the Greeks fight for independence. You could also count a book set on a Greek Island. Any book that relates to Greece in general can count.
7. Winter is Leaving!--Read a book set in early Spring, or a book set during warm weather. You can count a book where the characters are dressed for warmer weather on the cover.
DONE 8. Give me a Daffodil!--Daffodils are the birth flower for March. Daffodils are in the Narcissus family. Read a book with an insanely gorgeous hero or heroine, or one who thinks they are gorgeous (inflated opinion of themselves, aka narcissistic)! You could also read a book with flower(s) on the cover.--Deadly Deceptions by Alexa Grace 3/3 (very good-looking main characters)
9. Ram, Bam, Thank You Ma’am!--Aries is the other birth sign for March. Read a book with a hero who is, shall we say, of great sexual appetites, aka ‘horny.’ Alternatively, read a book with a character who works in animal husbandry, such as a rancher, farmer, animal breeder, cowboy, etc.
10. Easter Sunday--This year, March 31st is the day on which Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is also a day where kids get Easter Baskets delivered by the Easter Bunny, go on Easter egg hunts, and lots of chicks and bunny rabbits get sold to families with young kids. You can come up with your own way to count a book for this challenge, so long as it represents the day in some way to you.
11. Spring Break--If you’re a student, you get a week off. Pick any book you want to celebrate five, well-earned days of freedom.
12. Beware the Ides of March!--Emperor Julius Caesar was assassinated by conspirator members of the Roman Senate, including his friend Brutus. Read a book about betrayal. Or you can read the fifteenth book on your tbr pile or on your tbr shelf, since ‘ides’ stands for the 15th day of the month of March.

Finished

DHASG March 2013 Reading Challenge
Duration: 3/1/2013 - 3/31/2013

Progress: 8 out of 8 (Pot of Gold)

1. Martius, The Warrior--
2. Kiss Me, I’m Irish! --(set in Ireland)In the Woods- Tana French, 3/7/2013, 4*
3. Aquamarine--(blue and green cover) Under the Wire- Cindy Gerard, 3/26/2013, 2*
4. Pisces-- On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves, 3/20/2013, 5*
5.Courage--
6. Greek War of Independence Day--
7. Winter is Leaving!--The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han, 3/19/2013, 3*
8. Give me a Daffodil! (narcissistic hero)The Immortal Highlander - Karen Marie Moning, 3/2/2013, 3*
9. Ram, Bam, Thank You Ma’am!-- Wallbanger by Alice Clayton 3/16/2013, 3.5*
10.Easter Sunday--
11.Spring Break--Any book I like: The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead, 3/6/2013, 4*
12. Beware the Ides of March! --On Dublin Street - Samantha Young, 3/18/2013, 3.5*

Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group
DHASG March Challenge
Duration: 3/1/2013 - 3/31/2013

Progress: 6 out of 6

1. Martius, The Warrior-- The third month’s name of March comes from the Roman word Martius after the Roman god of War, Ares. Read a book with a hero who is a warrior or soldier-
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand - ***** - 3/18/2013

2. Kiss Me, I’m Irish!--In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, read a book with an Irish (descent or nationality) main character, or set in Ireland.

3. Aquamarine-- One of March’s two birthstones is the aquamarine. Read a book that has blue and green on the cover-
A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James - **** - 3/14/2013

4. Pisces--People born in early March have the Pisces birth sign, aka fish. Read a book with a marine theme (set on the water, on an island, on the beach, a main character is a sailor, etc). You can also use a book that has a body of water of some kind on the cover.

5. Courage-- The other birthstone for March is the bloodstone. It symbolizes courage. Read a book with a courageous main character:
Double Crossed: A Spies and Thieves Story by Ally Carter - ***** - 3/21/2013

6. Greek War of Independence Day--March 25th is the day, so let’s read a book with a Greek hero or character or a Byronic (who according to historian Lord Macaulay is "a man proud, moody, cynical, with defiance on his brow, and misery in his heart, a scorner of his kind, implacable in revenge, yet capable of deep and strong affection") character, since Lord Byron helped the Greeks fight for independence. You could also count a book set on a Greek Island. Any book that relates to Greece in general can count.
7. Winter is Leaving!--Read a book set in early Spring, or a book set during warm weather. You can count a book where the characters are dressed for warmer weather on the cover.

8. Give me a Daffodil!-- Daffodils are the birth flower for March. Daffodils are in the Narcissus family. Read a book with an insanely gorgeous hero or heroine, or one who thinks they are gorgeous (inflated opinion of themselves, aka narcissistic)! You could also read a book with flower(s) on the cover:
Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes - ** - 3/20/2013

9. Ram, Bam, Thank You Ma’am!--Aries is the other birth sign for March. Read a book with a hero who is, shall we say, of great sexual appetites, aka ‘horny.’ Alternatively, read a book with a character who works in animal husbandry, such as a rancher, farmer, animal breeder, cowboy, etc.
10. Easter Sunday--This year, March 31st is the day on which Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is also a day where kids get Easter Baskets delivered by the Easter Bunny, go on Easter egg hunts, and lots of chicks and bunny rabbits get sold to families with young kids. You can come up with your own way to count a book for this challenge, so long as it represents the day in some way to you.

11. Spring Break-- If you’re a student, you get a week off. Pick any book you want to celebrate five, well-earned days of freedom-
Storm Front by Jim Butcher - ***** - 3/11/2013

12. Beware the Ides of March!-- Emperor Julius Caesar was assassinated by conspirator members of the Roman Senate, including his friend Brutus. Read a book about betrayal. Or you can read the fifteenth book on your tbr pile or on your tbr shelf, since ‘ides’ stands for the 15th day of the month of March-
A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean - ***** - 3/5/2013

I'm in for the 1st Breath of Spring :)

DHASG March Reading Challenge
Level: 1st Breath of Spring (Read 3-4 books)
Read: 3/3 Completed!

(02) Kiss Me, I’m Irish!: Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole - Mar,12 ★★★★☆
(05) Courage: Lothaire by Kresley Cole - Mar,15 ★★★★★
(12) Beware the Ides of March!: Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole - Mar,5 ★★★★☆

Danielle's DHASG March Reading Challenge

Levels
1. Pot of Gold: Read 8-12 books

Update: 3/15/13
Completed: 4/12

DONE 1. Martius, The Warrior--The third month’s name of March comes from the Roman word Martius after the Roman god of War, Ares. Read a book with a hero who is a warrior or soldier.--The Crown Conspiracy by Michael J. Sullivan 3/6
2. Kiss Me, I’m Irish!--In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, read a book with an Irish (descent or nationality) main character, or set in Ireland.
3. Aquamarine--One of March’s two birthstones is the aquamarine. Read a book that has blue and green on the cover.
4. Pisces--People born in early March have the Pisces birth sign, aka fish. Read a book with a marine theme (set on the water, on an island, on the beach, a main character is a sailor, etc). You can also use a book that has a body of water of some kind on the cover.
5. Courage--the other birthstone for March is the bloodstone. It symbolizes courage. Read a book with a courageous main character.
6. Greek War of Independence Day--March 25th is the day, so let’s read a book with a Greek hero or character or a Byronic (who according to historian Lord Macaulay is "a man proud, moody, cynical, with defiance on his brow, and misery in his heart, a scorner of his kind, implacable in revenge, yet capable of deep and strong affection") character, since Lord Byron helped the Greeks fight for independence. You could also count a book set on a Greek Island. Any book that relates to Greece in general can count.
7. Winter is Leaving!--Read a book set in early Spring, or a book set during warm weather. You can count a book where the characters are dressed for warmer weather on the cover.
DONE 8. Give me a Daffodil!--Daffodils are the birth flower for March. Daffodils are in the Narcissus family. Read a book with an insanely gorgeous hero or heroine, or one who thinks they are gorgeous (inflated opinion of themselves, aka narcissistic)! You could also read a book with flower(s) on the cover.--Deadly Deceptions by Alexa Grace 3/3 (very good-looking main characters)
9. Ram, Bam, Thank You Ma’am!--Aries is the other birth sign for March. Read a book with a hero who is, shall we say, of great sexual appetites, aka ‘horny.’ Alternatively, read a book with a character who works in animal husbandry, such as a rancher, farmer, animal breeder, cowboy, etc.
DONE 10. Easter Sunday--This year, March 31st is the day on which Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is also a day where kids get Easter Baskets delivered by the Easter Bunny, go on Easter egg hunts, and lots of chicks and bunny rabbits get sold to families with young kids. You can come up with your own way to count a book for this challenge, so long as it represents the day in some way to you.--Ruthless Magnate, Convenient Wife by Lynne Graham (hero visits his grandmother on Easter Day) 3/8
11. Spring Break--If you’re a student, you get a week off. Pick any book you want to celebrate five, well-earned days of freedom.
DONE 12. Beware the Ides of March!--Emperor Julius Caesar was assassinated by conspirator members of the Roman Senate, including his friend Brutus. Read a book about betrayal. Or you can read the fifteenth book on your tbr pile or on your tbr shelf, since ‘ides’ stands for the 15th day of the month of March.--Grave Mercy by Robin LeFevers 3/13

I'm done!

DHASG March 2013 Reading Challenge
Duration: 3/1/2013 - 3/31/2013

Progress: 9/9 (Pot of Gold)

1. Martius, The Warrior: Immortal Rider by Larissa Ione; Read 03/14/13

2. Kiss Me, I’m Irish!: Faefever by Karen Marie Moning; Read 03/01/13

3. Aquamarine: Devil's Gate by Thea Harrison; Read 03/06/13

4.Courage: Envy by J. R. Ward; Read 03/11/13

5. Greek War of Independence Day: The Darkest Prison by Gena Showalter; Read 03/11/13

6. Ram, Bam, Thank You Ma’am!: Lover At Last by J.R. Ward; Read 03/31/13

7. Spring Break: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione; Read 03/12/13

8. Give me a Daffodil!: Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning: Read 03/03/13

9. Beware the Ides of March!: Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning; Read 03/05/13

Congrats, Amanda!

Danielle's DHASG March Reading Challenge

Levels
2. In Like a Lion

Update: 4/5/13
Completed: 7/12 DONE

DONE 1. Martius, The Warrior--The third month’s name of March comes from the Roman word Martius after the Roman god of War, Ares. Read a book with a hero who is a warrior or soldier.--The Crown Conspiracy by Michael J. Sullivan 3/6
2. Kiss Me, I’m Irish!--In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, read a book with an Irish (descent or nationality) main character, or set in Ireland.
3. Aquamarine--One of March’s two birthstones is the aquamarine. Read a book that has blue and green on the cover.
4. Pisces--People born in early March have the Pisces birth sign, aka fish. Read a book with a marine theme (set on the water, on an island, on the beach, a main character is a sailor, etc). You can also use a book that has a body of water of some kind on the cover.
DONE 5. Courage--the other birthstone for March is the bloodstone. It symbolizes courage. Read a book with a courageous main character. --Invincible by Jack Campbell 3/27
6. Greek War of Independence Day--March 25th is the day, so let’s read a book with a Greek hero or character or a Byronic (who according to historian Lord Macaulay is "a man proud, moody, cynical, with defiance on his brow, and misery in his heart, a scorner of his kind, implacable in revenge, yet capable of deep and strong affection") character, since Lord Byron helped the Greeks fight for independence. You could also count a book set on a Greek Island. Any book that relates to Greece in general can count.
DONE 7. Winter is Leaving!--Read a book set in early Spring, or a book set during warm weather. You can count a book where the characters are dressed for warmer weather on the cover. Whisper's Edge by LuAnn McLane 3/30
DONE 8. Give me a Daffodil!--Daffodils are the birth flower for March. Daffodils are in the Narcissus family. Read a book with an insanely gorgeous hero or heroine, or one who thinks they are gorgeous (inflated opinion of themselves, aka narcissistic)! You could also read a book with flower(s) on the cover.--Deadly Deceptions by Alexa Grace 3/3 (very good-looking main characters)
9. Ram, Bam, Thank You Ma’am!--Aries is the other birth sign for March. Read a book with a hero who is, shall we say, of great sexual appetites, aka ‘horny.’ Alternatively, read a book with a character who works in animal husbandry, such as a rancher, farmer, animal breeder, cowboy, etc.
DONE 10. Easter Sunday--This year, March 31st is the day on which Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is also a day where kids get Easter Baskets delivered by the Easter Bunny, go on Easter egg hunts, and lots of chicks and bunny rabbits get sold to families with young kids. You can come up with your own way to count a book for this challenge, so long as it represents the day in some way to you.--Ruthless Magnate, Convenient Wife by Lynne Graham (hero visits his grandmother on Easter Day) 3/8
DONE 11. Spring Break--If you’re a student, you get a week off. Pick any book you want to celebrate five, well-earned days of freedom. --The Six Gun Tarot by RS Belcher 3/20
DONE 12. Beware the Ides of March!--Emperor Julius Caesar was assassinated by conspirator members of the Roman Senate, including his friend Brutus. Read a book about betrayal. Or you can read the fifteenth book on your tbr pile or on your tbr shelf, since ‘ides’ stands for the 15th day of the month of March.--Grave Mercy by Robin LeFevers 3/13