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message 301: by Yz the Whyz (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 1020 comments Mod
Don't worry, juliet. I'll be announcing June's challenge tonight, so visit later and see if its something you would like to do.


message 302: by Kristen (new)

Kristen Harvey Ooooo! Tonight? I feel bad that I probably won't finish this challenge.. but I'm hoping to get two or three more read by the end of the month.


message 303: by Yz the Whyz (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 1020 comments Mod
Kristen,

May's challenge is on until the the end of the month.

I just usually announced the next challenge like 10 days in advance so those who wants to order books, borrow them from library and such can prepare.

And even if you do not finish, trying is half as fun...LOL


message 304: by Kristen (new)

Kristen Harvey I know.. but I finished last month so I have this whole guilty feeling about it! Of course my reading in general has been down this month.. only 9 books read total.. gah! I usually read 30 or more.


message 305: by Jennie (new)

Jennie | 66 comments 6 down! Ugh, Heartmate was tough to get through. Looking forward to the last 3...hopefully 'Working for the Devil' becomes available at the library in time!

2009 - Curse the Dawn by Karen Chance 05.03.09
2008 - Bound by Shadow by Anna Windsor 05.09.09
2007 - Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 05.13.09
2006 - Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow
2005 - Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning 05.05.09
2004 - Dark Watcher by Lilith Saintcrow 05.16.09
2003 - In the Bleak Midwinter by Julia Spencer-Fleming
2002 - Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2001 - HeartMate by Robin D. Owens 05.20.09


message 306: by Yz the Whyz (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 1020 comments Mod
LOL..Don't stress about it...I did have that feeling the first time I did not finish a challenge, but now, I try to ignore that nagging feeling..LOL

Just enjoy what you can read...There is always another challenge to try for anyway...LOL


message 307: by Nichole (DirrtyH) (new)

Nichole (DirrtyH) (dirtyh) I've only read 2 books for the challenge, and 3 non-challenge books. I think I can read 3 more books before the end of the month, so my end of month total will be 5 for the challenge, and 8 overall. So don't worry, Kristen, you will still beat me. :)

As excited as I am to see what Yz posts for next month's challenge, I think I'm going to have to force myself to refrain from entering. I'm going to designate June my "catch up on May's books" month.


message 308: by Yz the Whyz (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 1020 comments Mod
No problem, Nichole..just get back in, when you feel like it....or just visit to chitchat about books read..


message 309: by Kristen (new)

Kristen Harvey I'll have tons more time next month to read next month. Nichole you can always try to fit May's book into the new challenge too. :)


Jael ~ *~ Syhren ~* ~ (wwwgoodreadscomprofilejael) Nichole wrote: "I've only read 2 books for the challenge, and 3 non-challenge books. I think I can read 3 more books before the end of the month, so my end of month total will be 5 for the challenge, and 8 overall..."

Nichole i'm right there with you. I'll only have read two for my challenge books and I'll be doing June to play catch up as well. But I'm going to compile it into a summer reading list for lazing days at the beach.


message 311: by Jael ~ *~ Syhren ~* ~ (last edited May 21, 2009 09:53AM) (new)

Jael ~ *~ Syhren ~* ~ (wwwgoodreadscomprofilejael) Update 5/21/09Swapped out Howl at the moon for my 2007 read and Passion unleashed for my 2009 read

2009-Lover AvengedbyJ.R. Ward
2008-Sea WitchbyVirginia Kantra
2007-Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
2006-I'm the Vampire, That's WhybyMichele Bardsley
2005-The Smoke ThiefbyShana Abé
2004-You Slay MebyKatie MacAlister
2003-Ill WindbyRachel Caine
2002-Fantasy LoverbySherrilyn Kenyon
2001-The Blue VikingbySandra Hill

Others Read
Magic Strikes by Andrews
Dead and Gone by Harris
Kiss Of Crimson by Adrian
Passion Unleashed (Demonica, #3) by Larissa Ione Sea Witch (Children of the Sea, #1) by Virginia Kantra [image error] I'm the Vampire, That's Why (Broken Heart Vampires, #1) (Signet Eclipse) by Michele Bardsley The Smoke Thief (Drakon, Book 1) by Shana Abé Ill Wind (Weather Warden, #1) by Rachel Caine Fantasy Lover (Dark-Hunter, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon The Blue Viking (Viking Series I, #5) by Sandra Hill You Slay Me (Aisling Grey, Guardian, Book 1) by Katie MacAlister


message 312: by Kristen (last edited May 25, 2009 08:17AM) (new)

Kristen Harvey Finished The Fairy Godmother today and really enjoyed it. 5 down... 4 to go. We'll see if I can struggle through to the finish line.

2009 - Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
2008 - The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
2007 - Blue Noon by Scott Westerfeld
2006 - Touching Darkness by Scott Westerfeld
2005 - The Foreshadowing
2004 - The Fairy Godmother by Mercedes Lackey
2003 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
2002 - Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2001 - Fool Moon by Jim Butcher

Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4) by Rick Riordan [image error] Touching Darkness (Midnighters, Book 2) by Scott Westerfeld The Foreshadowing by Marcus Sedgwick The Fairy Godmother (Five Hundred Kingdoms, Book 1) by Mercedes Lackey Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5) by J.K. Rowling Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter, #3) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Fool Moon (The Dresden Files, Book 2) by Jim Butcher


message 313: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ UPDATED 5/21

2009 - Daring The Moon by Sherrill Quinn 5/17
2008 - The Lady Flees Her Lord by Michelle Ann Young 5/18
2007 - The Alchemyst by Michael Scott 5/6
2006 - I See You by Holly Lisle
2005 - Taming the Barbarian by Lois Greiman
2004 - Enchanted By Magic by Gloria Harchar 5/15
2003 - Lord John and the Private Matter by Diana Gabaldon 5/14
2002 - Street Magic by Tamora Pierce
2001 - The Treatment by Mo Hayder 5/20

Many changes this month and I even had to add some none PNR books in order to complete this challenge. I've been so busy reading books that I've sold, that I haven't been able to read anything originally on this list. So far this month I've read 31 books but very few that fit into this challenge. Damn!



message 314: by Brandy *Ahviel* (new)

Brandy *Ahviel* (ahviel) | 257 comments 7 completed

***2009-Dominic (The Lords of Satyr #4) by Elizabeth Amber-completed
2008-- The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld, #2) by Gena Showalter-completed
2007- A Warrior’s Taking by Margo Maguire-completed
2006--I Hunger for You (Prime Series, Book 3) by Susan Sizemore- completed
2005--Sins of the Night (Dark-Hunter, #11) by Sherrilyn Kenyon- completed
***2004- Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1)by Karen Marie Moning-completed
**2003--Tempting the Beast (Breed Series, #1) by Lora Leigh
**2002--Way of the Wolf: The Northlanders I by Shelby Morgen
** 2001--The Secret Swan by Shana Abé- completed



message 315: by Kittiya (last edited May 22, 2009 04:45AM) (new)

Kittiya | 28 comments Hi, I keep meaning to post my list...so I finally made a bit of time.

2009--Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
****2008--Wolfsbane and Mistletoe by Charlaine Harris & many more
2007--Many Bloody Returns - Tales of Birthdays with Bite. by Charlaine Harris & Many more
***2006--Bit the Jackpot by Erin McCarthy
2005-Perfect For The Beach by Lori Foster, MaryJanice Davidson
2004--Night's Edge by Maggie Shayne, Barbara Hambly, & Charlaine Harris
2003--Witching Moon by Rebecca York
*****2002--The Complete Strangers in Paradise Volume Three Part Four by Terry Moore
2001--Out of this World by J.D. Robb

--2005 & 2002 many not have anything paranormal about them... but they do have romance

Dead and Gone (Sookie Stackhouse, #9) by Charlaine Harris Wolfsbane and Mistletoe (Includes Sookie Stackhouse, #8.1) by Charlaine Harris Many Bloody Returns - Tales of Birthdays with Bite (Includes Sookie Stackhouse, #7.1) by Charlaine Harris Bit the Jackpot (Vegas Vampires, #2) by Erin McCarthy Perfect For The Beach (Includes Dean Brothers & Friend, #2; Wilde Series, #6) by Lori Foster Night's Edge (Includes Sookie Stackhouse, #4.2) by Maggie Shayne Witching Moon (Moon Series, Book 3) by Rebecca York The Complete Strangers in Paradise Volume Three Part Four (Strangers in Paradise) by Terry Moore Out of this World by J.D. Robb


message 316: by Yz the Whyz (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 1020 comments Mod
Kittiya,

Are you done reading all your books, or only those who have asterisks?


message 317: by rebecca j (last edited May 22, 2009 06:15AM) (new)

rebecca j (technophobe) | 124 comments Books I've completed:
Eternal Craving - Nina Bangs - 2009
Dead Over Heels - MaryJanice Davidson - 2008
Prom Nights From Hell - 2007
Grave Surprise - Charlaine Harris - 2006

To be Read:
The Hobs Bargain - Patricia Briggs - 2001
Tithe - Holly Black - 2002
Ill Wind - Rachel Caine - 2003
Wanted: One Special Kiss - Judi McCoy - 2004
A Quick Bite - Lynsay Sands - 2005

Also read this month:
Over My Dead Body - Michelle Bardsley
Eternal Moon - Rebecca York
Personal Demon - Kelley Armstrong
Gone with the Witch - Annette Blair
Sex and the Psychic Witch - Annette Blair
An Ice Cold Grave - reread
Dangerous Angels - Francesca Lia Block
Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang - Katie MacAlister
Death's Daughter - Amber Benson


message 318: by Ann aka Iftcan (new)

Ann aka Iftcan (iftcan) | 2659 comments Mod
Yay--I found my 2001 book at a used book store. AND I finished off Minion #1's (aka oldest grandson) costume--at 4 am, that is. Then had to get up at 9 am, sigh, feeling really tired.



message 319: by Kittiya (last edited May 22, 2009 09:41PM) (new)

Kittiya | 28 comments Yz wrote: "Kittiya,

Are you done reading all your books, or only those who have asterisks?"


Sorry about that Yz,
Only the ones with asterisks, but I'm currently reading three of them. I just finished one last night. :) Also 2009 & 2001 are library books that haven't come in yet. But there are still nine days left in the challenge. So who knows...

4 Completed

2009--Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
****2008--Wolfsbane and Mistletoe by Charlaine Harris & many more
2007--Many Bloody Returns - Tales of Birthdays with Bite. by Charlaine Harris & Many more
***2006--Bit the Jackpot by Erin McCarthy
***2005-Perfect For The Beach by Lori Foster, MaryJanice Davidson
2004--Night's Edge by Maggie Shayne, Barbara Hambly, & Charlaine Harris
2003--Witching Moon by Rebecca York
*****2002--The Complete Strangers in Paradise Volume Three Part Four by Terry Moore
2001--Out of this World by J.D. Robb

--2005 & 2002 many not have anything paranormal about them... but they do have romance

Dead and Gone (Sookie Stackhouse, #9) by Charlaine Harris Wolfsbane and Mistletoe (Includes Sookie Stackhouse, #8.1) by Charlaine Harris Many Bloody Returns - Tales of Birthdays with Bite (Includes Sookie Stackhouse, #7.1) by Charlaine Harris Bit the Jackpot (Vegas Vampires, #2) by Erin McCarthy Perfect For The Beach (Includes Dean Brothers & Friend, #2; Wilde Series, #6) by Lori Foster Night's Edge (Includes Sookie Stackhouse, #4.2) by Maggie Shayne Witching Moon (Moon Series, Book 3) by Rebecca York The Complete Strangers in Paradise Volume Three Part Four (Strangers in Paradise) by Terry Moore Out of this World by J.D. Robb




message 320: by Melinda (last edited May 24, 2009 08:37PM) (new)

Melinda (craftymommy) | 97 comments 7 books read, 2 more to go


2001: Bitten by Kelley Armstrong read 5/24/09
2002:
2003: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini read 5/22/09
2004:
2005: Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning read 5/3/09
2006: No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole read 5/9/09
2007: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole read 5/10/09
2008: Red Fire A Gods of Midnight Novel by Diedre Knight read 5/3/09
2009: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris read 5/5/09




message 321: by rebecca j (last edited May 23, 2009 06:54AM) (new)

rebecca j (technophobe) | 124 comments Books I've completed:
Eternal Craving - Nina Bangs - 2009
Dead Over Heels - MaryJanice Davidson - 2008
Prom Nights From Hell - 2007
Grave Surprise - Charlaine Harris - 2006
The Hob's Bargain - Patricia Briggs - 2001
Wanted: One Special Kiss - Judi McCoy - 2004

To be Read:
Tithe - Holly Black - 2002
Ill Wind - Rachel Caine - 2003
A Quick Bite - Lynsay Sands - 2005

Also read this month:
Over My Dead Body - Michelle Bardsley
Eternal Moon - Rebecca York
Personal Demon - Kelley Armstrong
Gone with the Witch - Annette Blair
Sex and the Psychic Witch - Annette Blair
An Ice Cold Grave - reread
Dangerous Angels - Francesca Lia Block
Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang - Katie MacAlister
Death's Daughter - Amber Benson


message 322: by Ann aka Iftcan (last edited May 23, 2009 03:15PM) (new)

Ann aka Iftcan (iftcan) | 2659 comments Mod
2001 The Star Prince

2002 Call of the Moon

2003 Nobody Gets the Girl

2004

2005 Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment

2006—A Babe in Ghostland

2007 X-rated Blood Suckers

2008 Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports

2009 Some Girls Bite

Yay--ome more down--only need 2004 now to finish off. The Star Prince was the second book in a trilogy, and I'm thinking I need to go back and read books #1 and #3 now. :o) I enjoyed this one, there were plenty of funny moments in it with a run-away Princess and an incognito Crown Prince in it. Plus various and sundry others, including, but not limited to: the evil younger brother of the Prince that the Princess was running away to avoid marrying, the Crown Prince's fighter pilot Mom, his King step-father, the wacky twin sister of the Crown Prince, crazy barkeeps, and spaceship mechanics.

The Star Prince (Star, #3) by Susan Grant


message 323: by Sarah (last edited May 23, 2009 07:10PM) (new)

Sarah (sarahmicheal) | 19 comments 8 of 9 finished:


2009- Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris - FINISHED 5/6 ****
2008- Countdown by Michelle Maddox - FINISHED 5/5 *****
2007- Castle of the Wolf by Sandra Schwab - FINISHED 5/12 ****
2006- Hunting The Hunter by Shiloh Walker - FINISHED 5/2 **
2005- Stray Magic by Elizabeth Stewart/Cait Miller - FINISHED 5/5 **
2004- Heat Stroke by Rachel Caine - FINISHED 5/4 ****
2003- The Captain of All Pleasures by Kresley Cole - FINISHED 5/11***
2002- The Love Potion by Sandra Hill - FINISHED 5/23 ***.5 :)
2001- Night Visitor by Melanie Jackson

Hunting The Hunter (Berkley Sensation) by Shiloh Walker Heat Stroke (Weather Warden, #2) by Rachel Caine [image error] Stray Magic by Elizabeth Stewart Dead and Gone (Sookie Stackhouse, #9) by Charlaine Harris The Captain of All Pleasures by Kresley Cole Castle of the Wolf by Sandra Schwab [image error]


message 324: by LilMisGrayBrisk (last edited May 29, 2009 08:56PM) (new)

LilMisGrayBrisk | 502 comments 5 down.

2001 - Bitten by Kelly Armstrong
2002 - Way Of The Wolf: The Northlanders 1 by Shelby Morgen - DNF
2003 - Dhampir (Noble Dead, Series 1, Book 1) by Barb & JC Hendee
2004 - Fetish - Sherri L King
2005 - Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu
2006 - Syndelle's Possession by Jory Strong
2007 - Stray (Werecats, Book1) by Rachel Vincent
2008 - The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld, #1) by Gena Showalter
2009 -

Bitten (Women of the Otherworld, #1) by Kelley Armstrong Way Of The Wolf The Northlanders 1 by Shelby Morgen [image error] Fetish by Sherri L. King Tiger Eye (Dirk & Steele, #1) by Marjorie M. Liu Syndelle's Possession (Angelini, #2) by Jory Strong Stray (Shifters, #1) by Rachel Vincent [image error]


message 325: by Martina the Book Fairy (last edited May 24, 2009 03:35AM) (new)

Martina the Book Fairy (book_fairy) | 442 comments Martina is FINISHED!!

2001 - HeartMate by Robin D. Owens - 5/3
2002 - Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon> - 5/16
2003 - Heart Thief by Robin D. Owens - 5/5
2004 - Heart Duel by Robin D. Owens - 5/7
2005 - Heart Choice by Robin D. Owens - 5/8
2006 - Heart Quest by Robin D. Owens - 5/11
2007 - Heart Dance by Robin D. Owens - 5/13
2008 - Heart Fate by Robin D. Owens - 5/14
2009 - A Drop of Red (Vampire Babylon #4) by Chris Marie Green - 5/24


HeartMate (Magical Love Romance) by Robin D. Owens Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter, #3) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Heart Thief (Celta's HeartMates, Book 2) (Berkley Sensation Showcase) by Robin D. Owens Heart Duel (Celta's HeartMates, Book 3) (Berkley Sensation) by Robin D. Owens Heart Choice (Celta's HeartMates, Book 4) (Berkley Sensation) by Robin D. Owens Heart Quest (Celta's HeartMates, Book 5) (Berkley Sensation) by Robin D. Owens Heart Dance (Celta's HeartMates, Book 6) by Robin D. Owens Heart Fate by Robin D. Owens A Drop of Red (Vampire Babylon, Book 4) by Chris Marie Green

The last one, A Drop of Red (Vampire Babylon, #4) took me a LONG time. Part of the problem was that I just didn't feel like reading THAT book right now. Part of the problem is that, sadly, the book isn't as good as the first three were. I'll probably still pick up #5 in hopes that the second trilogy picks up, but I won't be quite as eager next time.

Now I can go on to what I *really* want to read (or in this case, re-read) - the St. Helens & Ghosthunter series by Jayne Castle - starting way back with Amaryllis! Yay!


message 326: by Annvelwis (last edited May 24, 2009 07:11PM) (new)

Annvelwis | 75 comments Progress: 9/9 Done. I switched Confessions of a Werewolf Supermodel to Lover Revealed but I still plan on reading it sometime before the end of May. (8h later: finished "Confessions...", fabulous! I so want to know what happens next I whant to scream, or cry)


2001 The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon 05-05
2002 Stolen by Kelley Armstrong 12-05
2003 Killing Moon by Rebecca York 24-05
2004 Sex and the Single Vampire by Katie MacAlister 19-05
2005 Wicked Nights by Nina Bangs 24-05
2006 Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward 07-05
2007
-Confessions of a Werewolf Supermodel by Ronda Thompson 25-05
-Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward 09-05
2008 The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter 01-05
2009 Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs 06-05

The Fiery Cross (Outlander, #5) by Diana Gabaldon Stolen (Women of the Otherworld, Book 2) by Kelley Armstrong Killing Moon (Moon series, Book 1) by Rebecca York Sex and the Single Vampire (Dark Ones, Book 2) by Katie MacAlister Wicked Nights (The Castle of Dark Dreams Trilogy, Book 1) by Nina Bangs Lover Eternal (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #2) by J.R. Ward Confessions of a Werewolf Supermodel by Ronda Thompson Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #4) by J.R. Ward The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld, #2) by Gena Showalter Bone Crossed (Mercedes Thompson, #4) by Patricia Briggs


message 327: by rebecca j (last edited May 24, 2009 04:20PM) (new)

rebecca j (technophobe) | 124 comments Books I've completed:
Eternal Craving - Nina Bangs - 2009
Dead Over Heels - MaryJanice Davidson - 2008
Prom Nights From Hell - 2007
Grave Surprise - Charlaine Harris - 2006
The Hob's Bargain - Patricia Briggs - 2001
Wanted: One Special Kiss - Judi McCoy - 2004
A Quick Bite - Lynsay Sands - 2005

To be Read:
Tithe - Holly Black - 2002
Ill Wind - Rachel Caine - 2003


message 328: by Vicci (new)

Vicci (theibookemporium) | 193 comments
8 down 1 to go!

I just could not start my 2008 selection "Blood Noir by Laurell K. Hamilton", so I am switching it out with Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz

2009 - Burning Wild by Christine Feehan 5/2
2008 - Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz 5/21
2007 - Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd5/17
2006 - Enslave Me Sweetly by Gena Showalter
2005 - Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter5/19
2004 - Wild Rain by Christine Feehan (Re-Read)5/3
2003 - Lover Beware by Christine Feehan (Re-Read)5/5
2002 - Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan (Re-Read)5/7
2001 - The Scarletti Curse by Christine Feehan (Re-Read)5/9

Burning Wild (Leopard Series, #3) by Christine Feehan Running Hot (Arcane Society, Book 5) by Jayne Ann Krentz Scent of Darkness (Darkness Chosen, Book 1) by Christina Dodd Enslave Me Sweetly (Alien Huntress, #2) by Gena Showalter Wild Rain (Leopard Series, #2) by Christine Feehan Awaken Me Darkly (Alien Huntress, #1) by Gena Showalter Lover Beware (Includes Drake Sisters, #1) by Christine Feehan Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan The Scarletti Curse by Christine Feehan







UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish Victoria, what did you think of Burning Wild? I love Feehan's stories. I just read all of the Ghostwalker books and LOVED them!

I had a hard time getting into Bitten, but now it's flowing better for me.


message 330: by Barbara ★ (last edited May 31, 2009 10:16AM) (new)

Barbara ★ UPDATED 5/24

2009 - Daring The Moon by Sherrill Quinn 5/17
2008 - The Lady Flees Her Lord by Michelle Ann Young 5/18
2007 - The Alchemyst by Michael Scott 5/6
2006 - I See You by Holly Lisle
2005 - Taming the Barbarian by Lois Greiman
2004 - Enchanted By Magic by Gloria Harchar 5/15
2003 - Lord John and the Private Matter by Diana Gabaldon 5/14
2002 - She's My Mom Count on a Cop by Rebecca Winters 5/25
2001 - The Treatment by Mo Hayder 5/20



message 331: by Vicci (new)

Vicci (theibookemporium) | 193 comments Uniquely Moi wrote: "Victoria, what did you think of Burning Wild? I love Feehan's stories. I just read all of the Ghostwalker books and LOVED them!

I had a hard time getting into Bitten, but now it's flowing better..."


I enjoyed Burning Wild, it was more intense than Wild Rain. Bitten was good, I think because I had the audiobook, there was more impact from the characters for me.


message 332: by Vicci (new)

Vicci (theibookemporium) | 193 comments May Challange Completeed! Hooray Me!

The first 5 books were new reads for me and the last 4 re-reads. I enjoyed each of these books and would recommend them.

Looking for recommendations for the last books in the Alien Huntress series by Gena Showalter. I notice that Blacklisted and Red Handed are young adult books. Are they worth the effort? Inguiring minds want to know......

2009 - Burning Wild by Christine Feehan 5/2
2008 - Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz 5/21
2007 - Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd5/17
2006 - Enslave Me Sweetly by Gena Showalter5/25
2005 - Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter5/19
2004 - Wild Rain by Christine Feehan (Re-Read)5/3
2003 - Lover Beware by Christine Feehan (Re-Read)5/5
2002 - Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan (Re-Read)5/7
2001 - The Scarletti Curse by Christine Feehan (Re-Read)5/9

Burning Wild (Leopard Series, #3) by Christine Feehan Running Hot (Arcane Society, Book 5) by Jayne Ann Krentz Scent of Darkness (Darkness Chosen, Book 1) by Christina Dodd Enslave Me Sweetly (Alien Huntress, #2) by Gena Showalter Wild Rain (Leopard Series, #2) by Christine Feehan Awaken Me Darkly (Alien Huntress, #1) by Gena Showalter Lover Beware by Christine Feehan Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan The Scarletti Curse by Christine Feehan



message 333: by rebecca j (new)

rebecca j (technophobe) | 124 comments Books I've completed:
Eternal Craving - Nina Bangs - 2009
Dead Over Heels - MaryJanice Davidson - 2008
Prom Nights From Hell - 2007
Grave Surprise - Charlaine Harris - 2006
The Hob's Bargain - Patricia Briggs - 2001
Wanted: One Special Kiss - Judi McCoy - 2004
A Quick Bite - Lynsay Sands - 2005
Ill Wind - Rachel Caine - 2003

To be Read:
Tithe - Holly Black - 2002



message 334: by Kristen (new)

Kristen Harvey Alright, 6th book down. Just finished Fool Moon - loved it! I'm halfway through Potter and will be starting The Foreshadowing tonight too. So maybe I can squeeze in Kenyon next week before the challenge is over.. maybe.

2009 - Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
2008 - The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
2007 - Blue Noon by Scott Westerfeld
2006 - Touching Darkness by Scott Westerfeld
2005 - The Foreshadowing
2004 - The Fairy Godmother by Mercedes Lackey
2003 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
2002 - Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2001 - Fool Moon by Jim Butcher

Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4) by Rick Riordan [image error] Touching Darkness (Midnighters, Book 2) by Scott Westerfeld The Foreshadowing by Marcus Sedgwick The Fairy Godmother (Five Hundred Kingdoms, Book 1) by Mercedes Lackey Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5) by J.K. Rowling Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter, #3) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Fool Moon (The Dresden Files, Book 2) by Jim Butcher


message 335: by Ann aka Iftcan (new)

Ann aka Iftcan (iftcan) | 2659 comments Mod
Well, there it is--finally finished this months challenge.
2001 The Star Prince

2002 Call of the Moon

2003 Nobody Gets the Girl

2004 Forced Mate

2005 Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment

2006—A Babe in Ghostland

2007 X-rated Blood Suckers

2008 Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports

2009 Some Girls Bite


Forced Mate by Rowena Cherry was my final book. It was a humourous one that I enjoyed. I have the other 2 books in the series. I think I will hang onto them for future challenges, in case they fit into a future challenge category.


message 336: by Kittiya (last edited May 26, 2009 11:47AM) (new)

Kittiya | 28 comments 8 Completed

Im not going to be able to finish this list, was unable to get dead and gone from the library in time. :( Oh well! Maybe I'll be able to complete JULY'S! Gotta go finish packing up the place.

2009--Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
****2008--Wolfsbane and Mistletoe by Charlaine Harris & many more
****2007--Many Bloody Returns - Tales of Birthdays with Bite. by Charlaine Harris & Many more
***2006--Bit the Jackpot by Erin McCarthy
***2005-Perfect For The Beach by Lori Foster, MaryJanice Davidson
****2004--Night's Edge by Maggie Shayne, Barbara Hambly, & Charlaine Harris
***2003--Witching Moon by Rebecca York
*****2002--The Complete Strangers in Paradise Volume Three Part Four by Terry Moore
***2001--Out of this World by J.D. Robb

--2005 & 2002 many not have anything paranormal about them... but they do have romance

Dead and Gone (Sookie Stackhouse, #9) by Charlaine Harris Wolfsbane and Mistletoe by Charlaine Harris Many Bloody Returns - Tales of Birthdays with Bite (Includes Sookie Stackhouse, #7.1) by Charlaine Harris Bit the Jackpot (Vegas Vampires, #2) by Erin McCarthy Perfect For The Beach (Includes Dean Brothers & Friend, #2; Wilde Series, #6) by Lori Foster Night's Edge by Maggie Shayne Witching Moon (Moon Series, Book 3) by Rebecca York The Complete Strangers in Paradise Volume Three Part Four (Strangers in Paradise) by Terry Moore Out of this World by J.D. Robb


message 337: by BJ Rose (last edited May 26, 2009 05:26PM) (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 443 comments Finally finished another - not as great as the others, but maybe that's because the others were so great!

completed: Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward Kiss of the Highlander (Highlander, #4) by Karen Marie Moning The Dark Highlander (Highlander, #5) by Karen Marie Moning Lover Eternal (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #2) by J.R. Ward Caressed By Ice (Psy-Changeling, #3) by Nalini Singh The Immortal Highlander (Highlander, #6) by Karen Marie Moning [image error] Charming the Highlander (Highlander, #1) by Janet Chapman

2009 - The Mage (Sons of Destiny #8) by Jean Johnson
*****2008 - Mine to Possess (Psy-Changeling #4) by Nalini Singh 5.20.09
***** 2007 - Caressed by Ice (Psy-Changeling #5) by Nalini Singh 5.16.09
**** 2006 - Lover Eternal (BDB #2) by J. R. Ward 5.08.09
**** 2005 - Dark Lover (BDB #1) by J. R. Ward 5.01.09
*****2004 - Immortal Highlander (Highlanders #6) by Karen Marie Moning 5.18.09
*** 2003 - Charming the Highlander #1 by Janet Chapman 5.26.09
***** 2002 - Dark Highlander (Highlanders #5) by Karen Marie Moning 5.05.09
*****2001 - Kiss of the Highlander (Highlanders #4) by K.M. Moning 5.03.09

Last One!
Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli


Still working on Elizabeth and Mary Cousins, Rivals, Queens
Almost done with The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield -things are all coming together, but I'm sure glad that's not my family!


UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish UPDATED 05/26/09
2009: Lover Avenged-JR Ward 5/1/09 ***** I just finished this book and all I can say is...it was ahsome! The WARDen has outdone herself.
2008: Predatory Game - Christine Feehan
2007: Deadly Game - Christine Feehan
2006: Conspiracy Game - Christine Feehan
2005: Night Game - Christine Feehan
2004: Mind Game - Christine Feehan
2003: Shadow Game - Christine Feehan
2002: The Awakening/Fantasy - Christine Feehan
2001: Bitten - Kelly Armstrong

Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #7) by J.R. Ward Fantasy (Includes Leopard Series, #1) by Christine Feehan Dark Fire (Carpathians, #6) by Christine Feehan Shadow Game (GhostWalkers, #1) by Christine Feehan Mind Game (GhostWalkers, #2) by Christine Feehan Night Game (GhostWalkers, #3) by Christine Feehan Conspiracy Game (GhostWalkers, #4) by Christine Feehan Deadly Game (GhostWalkers, #5) by Christine Feehan Predatory Game (GhostWalkers, #6) by Christine Feehan


message 339: by Stav (new)

Stav (voliotisa) | 291 comments 6 books read...


2009 - Dream Warrior by Sherilyn Kenyon 5/13
2008 - One Silent Night by Sherilyn Kenyon 5/9
2007 - Beg For Mercy by Toni Andrews 5/26
2006 - Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward 5/17
2005 -
2004 - Undead and Unemployed by MaryJanice Davidson 5/20
2003 - Green Angel by Alice Hoffman 5/18
2002 - A Caress of Twilight (Meredith Gentry 2) by Laurell K. Hamilton
2001 -


message 340: by Yz the Whyz (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 1020 comments Mod
5/26 Update

2009 - Lover Avenged - JR Ward 5/6
2008 - Shades of Dark - Linnea Sinclair 5/8
2007 - Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr 5/11
2006 - Light My Fire by Katie MacAlister 5/22
2005 - Eldest by Christopher Paolini
2004 - The Demon's Daughter by Emma Holly
2003 - Midnight Pleasures by Amanda Ashley et.al 5/9
2002 - Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
2001 - Fool Moon by Jim Butcher



message 341: by Yz the Whyz (last edited May 26, 2009 07:34PM) (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 1020 comments Mod
Time for an update:
(May 26)

So far we have 40 participants.

Yz - 5 books done
Nichole - 2 books done
Shazzy - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
DarkHeart - 4 books done
Stav - 6 books done
Michelle - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Kristen - 6 books done
LadyOzma - 5 books done
Ann - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Lori - 7 books done
Jael - 4 books done
Brandy - 7 books done
Sarah - 8 books done
Angie - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Annvelwis - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Mitabird - 5 books done
Mel - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Karen - 6 books done
Melinda - 7 books done
Barbara - 7 books done
Gail - 3 books done
Catherine - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Terri - 1 book done
Valerie - 4 books done
Delitealex - 5 books done
Melody - 2 books done
colleen - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Uniquely Moi - 8 books done
Mrsku - 2 books done
Jennie - 6 books done
Victoria - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
BJ Rose - 8 books done
Martina - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Victoria - 6 books done
Lily - 4 books done
Ronelle - 6 books done
Kyle
Dawn = 5 books done


The following have signed up since the last update.

Kittiya - 8 books done
rebeccaj - 8 books done


Group's Running Total: 245 books read.

10 participants had completed all 9 categories

Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.

Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

Final update will be June 1. Challenge closes midnight of May 31st.

Happy reading, everyone!


message 342: by Stav (last edited May 27, 2009 07:16AM) (new)

Stav (voliotisa) | 291 comments I'm throwing in the towel after 6 books...I had too many weddings and things going on this month.

I looked at the Merry Gentry book on my list last night read about 5 pages then promptly passed out.

This morning I decided to read a book not on my challenge list.




message 343: by Yz the Whyz (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 1020 comments Mod
No worries, Stav. I'm in the middle of a move right now, so definitely no more reading for me too.


UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish UPDATED 05/27/09

FINISHED


2009: Lover Avenged-JR Ward 5/1/09 ***** I just finished this book and all I can say is...it was ahsome! The WARDen has outdone herself.
2008: Predatory Game - Christine Feehan
2007: Deadly Game - Christine Feehan
2006: Conspiracy Game - Christine Feehan
2005: Night Game - Christine Feehan
2004: Mind Game - Christine Feehan
2003: Shadow Game - Christine Feehan
2002: The Awakening/Fantasy - Christine Feehan
2001: Bitten - Kelly Armstrong

Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #7) by J.R. Ward Fantasy (Includes Leopard Series, #1) by Christine Feehan Dark Fire (Carpathians, #6) by Christine Feehan Shadow Game (GhostWalkers, #1) by Christine Feehan Mind Game (GhostWalkers, #2) by Christine Feehan Night Game (GhostWalkers, #3) by Christine Feehan Conspiracy Game (GhostWalkers, #4) by Christine Feehan Deadly Game (GhostWalkers, #5) by Christine Feehan Predatory Game (GhostWalkers, #6) by Christine Feehan


message 345: by Kristen (new)

Kristen Harvey Alright! Finished my 7th book - The Foreshadowing! It was pretty good, but nothing I'd reread.

2009 - Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
2008 - The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
2007 - Blue Noon by Scott Westerfeld
2006 - Touching Darkness by Scott Westerfeld
2005 - The Foreshadowing
2004 - The Fairy Godmother by Mercedes Lackey
2003 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
2002 - Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2001 - Fool Moon by Jim Butcher

Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4) by Rick Riordan [image error] Touching Darkness (Midnighters, Book 2) by Scott Westerfeld The Foreshadowing by Marcus Sedgwick The Fairy Godmother (Five Hundred Kingdoms, Book 1) by Mercedes Lackey Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5) by J.K. Rowling Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter, #3) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Fool Moon (The Dresden Files, Book 2) by Jim Butcher


message 346: by rebecca j (new)

rebecca j (technophobe) | 124 comments Books I've completed:
Eternal Craving - Nina Bangs - 2009
Dead Over Heels - MaryJanice Davidson - 2008
Prom Nights From Hell - 2007
Grave Surprise - Charlaine Harris - 2006
The Hob's Bargain - Patricia Briggs - 2001
Wanted: One Special Kiss - Judi McCoy - 2004
A Quick Bite - Lynsay Sands - 2005
Ill Wind - Rachel Caine - 2003
Stolen - Kelley Armstrong - 2002

Yeah! Completed!

The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs Stolen (Women of the Otherworld, #2) by Kelley Armstrong Ill Wind (Weather Warden, #1) by Rachel Caine [image error] A Quick Bite (Argeneau #1) by Lynsay Sands Grave Surprise (Harper Connelly Mystery, #2) by Charlaine Harris Prom Nights from Hell by Meg Cabot Dead Over Heels by MaryJanice Davidson [image error]


message 347: by Jacalyn (new)

Jacalyn | 454 comments Books I've completed:

2001: Grave Peril
2002: Summer Knight
2003: Death Masks
2004: Blood Rites
2005: Dead Beat
2006: Proven Guilty
2007: White Night

I'm currently reading 2008: Small Favor

All by Jim Butcher. Sheesh. I can't believe I've nearly done it... LOL

I'm a bit tired of Harry Dresden. It'll be good to get away from him for a while. I'm still enjoying the books but woah. LOL And they are all like 400 pages. Sheesh. I'm 100 pages into Small Favor now...

I've also finished Maximum Ride Book 4: The Final Warning this month.

I have a book I have to read next month... and something tells meit is not on the list given to us for the challenge. I'm gonna start it as soon as I finish Turn Coat and hope it doesn't take very long... LOL


message 348: by Kyle (last edited May 28, 2009 09:13PM) (new)

Kyle Borland (kgborland) 2009 - Dead and Gone (Charlaine Harris)
2008 - The Summoning (Kelley Armstrong)
2007 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (J.K. Rowling)
2006 - Danse Macabre (Laurell K Hamilton)
2005 - A Stroke of Midnight (Laurell K Hamilton)
2004 - Bite (Anthology: LKH/Harris/MaryJanice Davidson)
2003 - Eragon (Christopher Paolini)
2002 - Tithe (Holly Black)
2001 - Bitten (Kelley Armstrong)

DONE :D


message 349: by Kristen (new)

Kristen Harvey Just finished my 8th book - Harry Potter (which is a re-read) and really enjoyed it this second time around.

2009 - Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
2008 - The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
2007 - Blue Noon by Scott Westerfeld
2006 - Touching Darkness by Scott Westerfeld
2005 - The Foreshadowing
2004 - The Fairy Godmother by Mercedes Lackey
2003 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
2002 - Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2001 - Fool Moon by Jim Butcher

Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4) by Rick Riordan [image error] Touching Darkness (Midnighters, Book 2) by Scott Westerfeld The Foreshadowing by Marcus Sedgwick The Fairy Godmother (Five Hundred Kingdoms, Book 1) by Mercedes Lackey Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5) by J.K. Rowling Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter, #3) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Fool Moon (The Dresden Files, Book 2) by Jim Butcher


message 350: by LilMisGrayBrisk (last edited May 29, 2009 08:56PM) (new)

LilMisGrayBrisk | 502 comments 6 down.

2001 - Bitten by Kelly Armstrong
2002 - Way Of The Wolf: The Northlanders 1 by Shelby Morgen - DNF
2003 - Dhampir (Noble Dead, Series 1, Book 1) by Barb & JC Hendee
2004 - Fetish - Sherri L King
2005 - Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu
2006 - Syndelle's Possession by Jory Strong
2007 - Stray (Werecats, Book1) by Rachel Vincent
2008 - The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld, #1) by Gena Showalter
2009 -
Bitten (Women of the Otherworld, #1) by Kelley Armstrong Way Of The Wolf The Northlanders 1 by Shelby Morgen [image error] Fetish by Sherri L. King Tiger Eye (Dirk & Steele, #1) by Marjorie M. Liu Syndelle's Possession (Angelini, #2) by Jory Strong Stray (Shifters, #1) by Rachel Vincent [image error]


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