Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group discussion

yes Natalie, and it makes me look at books I've been passing over just because it's Tuesday and then wonder how I passed over such a gem

Natalie wrote: "Does anyone else have so much fun actually trying to find books to fit the challenge catagories as reading those books?! Honestly, it's like a game seeing which ones I can get to 'fit' to my letter..."

I don't plan my reading challenges in advance. I just go with the flow - until the end date comes closer, then I'm like a maniac trying to find books that will complete the challenge. :)

I'm like Dina. I can't pre-plan my reads because of my schedule and doing a lot of review reading.

I'm in! A,C,D.

Well, there are books I know I want to try and read this year and obviously if they fit with my challenge, then great. But for some I'm needing to search out a novel which will apply and that's very fun! Definately does make you look at new books or books you've been previously passing over, as you said Pat.

It's fun when I scramble around at the end of the year finding books to fill in my challenges. In a masochistic kind of way. :)

that's what I do as well. I have books on a specific shelf that I read from so putting different book types and authors on that shelf then deciding which one of those to read have given me some great surprises of books I had forgotten I bought. I'm not specifically trying to fill a certain challenge when I put stuff on my next to read shelf but when it gets close to the end of a challenge then I search through what I need/have to finish the challenge

Same here! I have a couple of shelves for A to Z challenges to note those books so that I can remember to read them before the end of the year.

Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group
DHASG 2014 Mega-Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2014 - 12/31/2014

Progress: 13 out of 13

Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.

1. Angel or Demon:
Avenger's Angel by Heather Killough-Walden - *** - 1/22/2014

2. God or Demi-God:
The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan - **** - 1/21/2014

3. Werewolf or shapeshifter:
Night Broken by Patricia Briggs - ***** - 3/28/2014

4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User:
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher - ***** - 2/13/2014

5. Immortal Warrior:
A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole - **** - 12/2/2014

6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension:
On the Edge by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 4/1/2014 - From Another Dimension

7.Vampire:
Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward - **** - 2/3/2014

8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
Harvest Hunting by Yasmine Galenorn - *** - 2/20/2014

9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
Allegiant by Veronica Roth - ***** - 3/18/2014 - 526 Pages

10. Time-Traveler
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde - **** - 8/20/2014 - 374 Pages

11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Captain Marvel, Vol. 1: In Pursuit of Flight by Kelly Sue DeConnick - ***** - 6/25/2014

Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories):
The Maze Runner by James Dashner - *** - 5/6/2014 - 416 Pages

Bonus: Elves:
Ever After by Kim Harrison - ***** - 2/18/2014

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014 - Part 1 (A & B)

Option A:
Option B:

Option A: Spell Out Your Love!

Completed: 6/14

I-Ilona Andrews; Magic Rises 1/7

K-
I-
S-Sharpe, Oliver; The Truth About Lord Stoneville by Sabrina Jeffries 1/16
S-Sevastyan, Aleksandr; The Professional: Part 2 by Kresley Cole 1/24
E-
D-Dark Predator by Christine Feehan 1/22

A-

B-
A-
D-Double Time by Olivia Cunning 1/27

B-
O-Olivia Cunning; Hot Ticket 1/10
Y-

KI E A BA B Y

Option B: Dangerous Hero World Tour:

Completed: 5/??

North America (maximum of ten slots)
1. Las Vegas, Nevada; Jace; Hot Ticket 1/10
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.



South America (maximum of ten slots)
1. Peru; Zacarias; Dark Predator 1/22
2.
3.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.



Europe (maximum of ten slots)
1. London, England; Oliver; The Truth About Lord Stoneville 1/16
2. Paris, France; Aleksandr; The Professional: Part 2 1/24
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.



Asia (maximum of ten slots)
1. Republic of Georgia (Russia); Curran; Magic Rises 1/7
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8.
9.
10.



Africa (maximum of ten slots)
1.
2.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Antarctica (maximum of two slots)
1.
2.

Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and associated Southern Pacific Islands) (maximum of five slots)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Mythical (maximum of eight slots)
1.
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5.
6.
7.
8.

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014 - Part 2 (C & D)

Option C:
Option D:

Option C: ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:

Completed: 6/26

A-Aleksandr; The Professional: Part 1 by Kresley Cole 1/23
B-
C-Curran; Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews 1/7
D-
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F-
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J-Jace; Hot Ticket by Olivia Cunning 1/10
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L-
M-
N-
O-Oliver; The Truth About Lord Stoneville by Sabrina Jeffries 1/16
P-Pierce, Christian; Once Upon a Winter's Eve by Tessa Dare 1/17
Q-
R-
S-
T-Thronos; Dark Skye by Kresley Cole
U-
V-Vaughn; It Happened One Wedding by Julie James
W-
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Z-Zacarias; Dark Predator by Christine Feehan 1/22

B D E F G H I K L M N Q R S U W X Y

Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

Completed: 2/11; Bonus: 0/2

1. Angel or demon
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter: Curran in Magic Rises 1/7
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7. Vampire: Zacarias in Dark Predator 1/22
8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 Bonus Bonus

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014 - Part 3 (E & F)

Option E:
Option F:

Option E: Dangerous Hero Scale :

Completed: 2/10

(1=Least Dangerous; 10=Most Dangerous)

1-Christian in Once Upon a Winter's Eve 1/17
2-Jace in Hot Ticket 1/10
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4-
5-
6-
7-
8-
9-
10-

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Option F: Dangerous Historic Heroes:

Completed: 1/13 Bonus: 0/?

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight
3. Archer
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy: Christian in Once Upon a Winter's Eve 1/17
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Bucaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 Bonus

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014 - Part 4 (G & H)

Option G:
Option H:

Option G--Mission Impossible:

Completed: 1/5

1. The Brain-mastermind of the caper/mission.
2. The Brawn-Aleksandr Sevastyan in The Professional: Part 3
3. The Thief-the nimble-fingered crew member who can steal anything from anywhere.
4. The Fast-Talker—The mouth of the crew who can talk their way out of anything.
5. The Con-Man—This crew member is good at pulling the wool over any person’s eyes. Also the person of many disguises.
6. The Marksman—The shooter who never misses.
7. The Looker—They use their good looks to their advantages.
8. The Oddball-This team member has some mysterious skill set that you find out about later on in the story, but is primarily known for their strangeness.
9. The Hacker/Inventor-techie guru/inventor who makes all the computer/technological magic happen so the mission can go off without a hitch.

1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Option H--Create your own Dangerous Hero-Themed Challenge - Fan Fiction Dangerous Heroes

Completed: 0/?

Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel

1. Angel -
2. Angelus -
3. Liam -
4. Spike -
5. Giles -
6. Wesley -

X-Men (Movies)

7. Logan/Wolverine -
8. Scott/Cyclops -
9. Hank/Beast -

Roswell

10. Michael -
11. Kyle -
12. Rath -
13. Zan -

Various Shows

14. Alec (Dark Angel) -
15. Ward (AoS) -
16. Jayne (Firefly) -
17. Mal (Firefly) -
18. Jason (GH) -
19. Dean (Supernatural) -
20. Sam (Supernatural) -
21. Damon (The Vampire Diaries) -
22. Elijah (TVD/The Originals) -
23. Klaus (TVD/The Originals) -
24. Nathan (One Tree Hill) -

Off to a great start, Desiree. I love your created challenge!

I will try B & C and see where I end up :).

Option B--Dangerous Hero World Tour: 12/50
Regions:

North America (maximum of ten slots)
1. Poughkeepsie, NY – Poughkeepsie – 2/1
2. Bowling Green, KY - Out of Darkness - 2/1
3. Houston, TX - Ivan 2/4
4. Oklahoma City, OK - Tough Luck 2/8
5. Minneapolis, MN - Bonds of Trust 2/28
6.

South America (maximum of ten slots)
1. Mexico- Seduced in the Dark – 1/10
2.

Europe (maximum of ten slots)
1. Spain – Epilogue – 1/28
2. Romania- Out Of The Dark – 1/5
3. Scotland – Blood and Milk: Tainted Dreams – 1/11
4.

Asia (maximum of ten slots)
1.

Africa (maximum of ten slots)
1.

Antarctica (maximum of two slots)
1.
2.

Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and associated Southern Pacific Islands) (maximum of five slots)
1. Sydney, Australia - Raw 2/4

Mythical (maximum of eight slots)
1. Veil of the Fae – Beyond the Veil – 1/6
2. Heaven - Fallen - 2/6
3.

Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity: 17/26

A- Adrian – Blood and Milk: Tainted Dreams – 1/11
B-
C- Conall Vga-Feilan - Go Fetch! - 2/12
D- Dominic – Curves & Courage – 1/15
E- Erin - Fallen - 2/6
F- Felipe Villanueva– Seduced in the Dark – 1/10
G- Grant Fallon - Seducing Samantha - 2/17
H- Happy - Raw - 2/4
I- Ivan - Ivan - 2/4
J- Jonas – Bold & Beautiful – 1/13
K-
L- Liam – Meant to be – 1/30
M- Maryk – Controlled Curves – 1/19
N- Nicholas - Blood and Milk; The Fall of Grace - 2/6
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P- Parker – Untamed: An Alpha's Kiss – 1/29
Q-
R- Ronnie - Tough Luck - 2/8
S- Sylvan - Hunted - 2/15
T- Tyler Blackfoot - Out of Darkness - 2/1
U-
V- Vance – His Every Touch: The Complete Series – 1/2
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Y-
Z-

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014
Challenge: Option D & F

Option D: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes (2/10-13)
1. Angel/Demon: Reaver by Larissa Ione - Jan,4 ★★★★★
2. God/Demi-god:
3. Werewolf/Shapeshifter:
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician/Magic-User:
5. Immortal Warrior:
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension:
7. Vampire: The King by J.R. Ward - Apr,16 ★★
8. Faerie (any Fae creature):
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific):
10. Time-Traveler:
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers):
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)


Option F: Dangerous Historic Heroes (5/8-13)
1. Scottish/Highlander warrior: Seduced by Her Highland Warrior by Michelle Willingham - May,1 ★★★
2. Knight: The Silken Cord by Leigh Bale - May,31 ★★★
3. Archer: Tempted by the Highland Warrior by Michelle Willingham - May,2 ★★★★
4. Titled Hero (Laird): Healing a Highlander's Heart by Keira Montclair - May,12 ★
5. Gunslinger/Outlaw:
6. Lawman/Sheriff/Marshal:
7. Native American Warrior:
8. Gambler/Rogue:
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines:
10. Historical Spy: The Recruit by Monica McCarty - Mar,21 ★★★★★
11. Mountain Man:
12. Pirate/Bucaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas:
13. Highwayman/Thief:
Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above)

Welcome to the challenge, Brandi and Beileag!

Montly update (February)
Note: I dropped Option H. It was too much for this overstressed reader.

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1 - December 31

Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
Instructions: Spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters.

13/20 completed

B: The Boss' Boxed Set by Seraphina Donavan == 01/20
O: Laurel O'Donnell's The Bride and the Brute == 01/28
N:
A: Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04
F: Lori Foster's Savor the Danger == 01/10
I: In For A Penny by Carol Lynne == 02/04
D: Tessa Dare's Romancing the Duke == 02/13
E:

H: Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05
E:
A: Abigail Roux's Stars & Stripes == 01/23
R: Raul Vega - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06
T: Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
B: Connie Brockway's Promise Me Heaven == 02/23
R: Rebecca Zanetti's Forgotten Sins == 01/13
E:
A:
K:
E:
R: Lisa Marie Rice's Midnight Shadows == 01/14


Option B: Dangerous Hero World Tour
Instructions: The reader will be given 8 regions (corresponding to continents and one for any mythical location). Each option has a designated maximum number of slots for a total of 50 slots. The goal of this challenge is to read a certain number of books with dangerous heroes that take place in the various regions. List the hero, the book and author and location when you post your stats. The readers can use the maximum number of slots in each region to their own advantage, with no minimum, but the total has to add up to 50 books and locations. A book can only be used once. No location can be repeated. For the North American section, any US state qualifies, but the state can only be used one time. The same applies for each country in that particular region.

13/50 completed

North America (maximum of ten slots)
1. Ohio, USA - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
2. Illinois, USA - Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04
3. Yukon, Canada - Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05
4. Texas, USA - - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06
5. Wyoming, USA - Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelei James == 01/08
6. Kentucky, USA - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10
7. Washington, USA - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
8. West Virginia, USA - Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux == 01/23
9. Colorado, USA - The Rancher's Virgin Acquisition by Lynda Chance == 02/17
10.

South America (maximum of ten slots)
1.

Europe (maximum of ten slots)
1. Greece - Midnight Shadows by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/14
2. England - The Bride and the Brute by Laurel O'Donnell == 01/28
3. France - Promise Me Heaven by Connie Brockway == 02/23
4.

Asia (maximum of ten slots)
1.

Africa (maximum of ten slots)
1.

Antarctica (maximum of two slots)
1.

Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and associated Southern Pacific Islands) (maximum of five slots)
1.

Mythical (maximum of eight slots)
1. Calyx (fictional planet) - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
2.

Option C: ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity
Instructions: Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2014. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

15/26 completed

A:
B: Brandt McKay - Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelei James == 01/08
C: Anthony Callahan - The Boss' Boxed Set by Seraphina Donavan == 01/20
D: Dylan Harper - Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05
E: Paul Ellis - Propositioning Her Brother’s Best Friend by Sam Crescent == 02/21
F:
G: Ty Grady - Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux == 01/23
H: Reese Harrington - The Bride and the Brute by Laurel O'Donnell == 01/28
I:
J: Jackson Savor - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10
K: Douglas Kowalski - - Midnight Shadows by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/14
L: Luke Butler - The Rancher's Virgin Acquisition by Lynda Chance == 02/17
M: Matt Dean - Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/31
N:
O:
P:
Q:
R: Raul Vega - - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06
S: Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
T: Trace Rivers - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
U:
V: Vicious - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
W:
X:
Y:
Z: Zane Garrett - Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04


Option D: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category.

2/10 completed

1. Angel or demon
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Vicious - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
7. Vampire
8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)


Option E: Dangerous Hero Scale
Instructions: Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2014 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.

7/10 completed

Dangerous Hero Quotient Key:

10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13

9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.

8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.

7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
Ty Grady - Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux == 01/23

6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
Trace Rivers - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02

5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
Zane Garrett - Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04

4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
Jackson Savor - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10

3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
Raul Vega - - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06

2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
Dylan Harper - Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05

1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.
Brandt McKay - Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelei James == 01/08


Option F: Dangerous Historic Heroes
Instructions: Read one book for a minimum of eight of the most common dangerous historical hero types. One book per hero type.

3/8 completed

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight
3. Archer
4. Duke: Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare == 02/13
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy: Thomas Montrose - Promise Me Heaven by Connie Brockway == 02/23
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Bucaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
Bonus - Cowboy: Luke Butler - The Rancher's Virgin Acquisition by Lynda Chance == 02/17


Option G: Mission Impossible
Instructions: Your mission is to create your own action/adventure/caper dream team. Read a book with a character who fits a minimum of five of the below types.

4/5 completed

1. The Brain-mastermind of the caper/mission: Vicious - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
2. The Brawn-the physical fighter of the crew: Trace Rivers - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
3. The Thief-the nimble-fingered crew member who can steal anything from anywhere.
4. The Fast-Talker—The mouth of the crew who can talk their way out of anything.
5. The Con-Man—This crew member is good at pulling the wool over any person’s eyes. Also the person of many disguises.
6. The Marksman—The shooter who never misses: Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
7. The Looker—They use their good looks to their advantages: Jackson Savor - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10
8. The Oddball--This team member has some mysterious skill set that you find out about later on in the story, but is primarily known for their strangeness.
9. The Hacker/Inventor--techie guru/inventor who makes all the computer/technological magic happen so the mission can go off without a hitch.

Because my challenge is going so well and better than I expected I've decided I'm going to add in another one. So aswell as my Option A I'm going to do Option D too, yippee!


February update:-


Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:

1. I KISSED A BAD BOY (14 letters)

3/14

I:
K:Kresley Cole - Deep Kiss Of Winter (4/5)
I:
S:Lick by Kylie Scott (4/5)
S:The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter
E:
D:Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
A:Absolution by Susannah Sandlin
B:
A:Wildest Dreams by Kristen Ashley
D:Ral's Woman by Laurann Dohner (3/5)
B:
O:Onyx by Jennifer L Armentrout
Y:



Option D: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes


1/11 Bonus: 0/2

1. Angel or demon
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7. Vampire
8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific):
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Good for you, Natalie!

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014

Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:
Progress: 9 of 15

F-

A- (Ashley); Wild Man by Kristen Ashley; Read 01/14/14

T- Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones; Read 01/31/14

A- (Armstrong); Bitten by Kelley Armstrong

L- Law Man by Kristen Ashley; Read 03/06/14

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Y-



H- Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare; Read 03/09/14

A- Allegiant by Veronica Roth; Read 03/10/14

N- (Nalini); Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh; Read 01/24/14

D- Dragos Takes a Holiday by Thea Harrison; Read 01/18/14

S- Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell; Read 02/23/14

O-

M- Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews; Read 01/17/14

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Option B--Dangerous Hero World Tour:
Progress: 7 of 50

North America:

1. Colorado; Wild Man by Kristen Ashley; Brock Lucas; Read 01/14/14

2. Georgia; Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews; Curran Lennart; Read 01/17/14

3. New York; Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh; Max Shannon; Read 01/24/14

4. New Mexico; Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones; Reyes Farrow; Read 01/31/14

5. Idaho; Reaper's Legacy by Joanna Wylde; Jesse “Ruger” Gray; Read 02/02/14

6. Ontario, Canada; Bitten by Kelley Armstrong; Clayton Danvers

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South America:

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10.

Europe:

1. Russia; The Professional: Part 2 and The Professional: Part 3 by Kresley Cole; Aleksandr "The Siberian" Sevastyan; Read 01/06/14 and 01/20/14

2. Bermuda (British Territory); Dragos Takes a Holiday by Thea Harrison; Dragos Cuelebre; Read 01/18/14

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Asia:

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10.

Africa:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Antarctica:

1.

2.

Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and associated Southern Pacific Islands):

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Mythical:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:
Progress: 12 of 26

A- Aleksandr "The Siberian" Sevastyan; The Professional: Part 2 and The Professional: Part 3 by Kresley Cole; Read 01/06/14 and 01/20/14

B- Brock Lucas; Wild Man by Kristen Ashley; Read 01/14/14

C- Curran Lennart; Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews; Read 01/17/14

D- Dragos Cuelebre; Dragos Takes a Holiday by Thea Harrison; Read 01/18/14

E- Edward "Eddie" Chavez; Rock Chick Rescue by Kristen Ashley; Read 02/26/14

F-

G-

H- Holden “Max” Maxwell; The Gamble by Kristen Ashley; Read 03/05/14

I-

J- Jesse “Ruger” Gray; Reaper's Legacy by Joanna Wylde; Read 02/02/14

K-

L- Liam "Lee" Nightingale; Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley; Read 02/22/14

M- Mitch Lawson; Law Man by Kristen Ashley; Read 03/06/14

N-

O-

P-

Q-

R- Reyes Farrow; Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones; Read 01/31/14

S-

T- Tobias “Four” Eaton; Insurgent by Veronica Roth; Read 02/26/14

U-

V-

W-

X- Max Shannon; Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh; Read 01/24/14

Y-

Z-



Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:
Progress: 2 of 11

1. Angel or Demon: Reyes Farrow; Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones; Read 01/31/14

2. God or Demi-God:

3. Werewolf or Shapeshifter: Curran Lennart; Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews; Read 01/17/14

4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User:

5. Immortal Warrior:

6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension:

7. Vampire:

8. Faerie (any Fae creature):

9. Genetically-Enhanced or Altered Hero (powers are not magical but scientific):

10. Time-Traveler:

11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers):

Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories):

Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories):



Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale:
Progress: x of 10

1-

2-

3-

4-

5-

6-

7-

8-

9-

10-

Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes:
Progress: x of 13

1. Scottish/Highlander Warrior:

2. Knight:

3. Archer:

4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero:

5. Gunslinger or Outlaw:

6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal:

7. Native American Warrior:

8. Gambler or Rogue:

9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts
Disciplines:

10. Historical Spy:

11. Mountain Man:

12. Pirate/Bucaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas:

13. Highwayman or Thief:

Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above):

Option G--Mission Impossible:
Progress: x of 9

1. The Brain-mastermind of the caper/mission:

2. The Brawn-the physical fighter of the crew:

3. The Thief-the nimble-fingered crew member who can steal anything from anywhere:

4. The Fast-Talker—The mouth of the crew who can talk their way out of anything:

5. The Con-Man—This crew member is good at pulling
the wool over any person’s eyes. Also the person of
many disguises:

6. The Marksman—The shooter who never misses:

7. The Looker—They use their good looks to their advantages:

8. The Oddball--This team member has some mysterious skill set that you find out about later on in the story, but is primarily known for their strangeness:

9. The Hacker/Inventor--techie guru/inventor who makes all the computer/technological magic happen so the mission can go off without a hitch:

Natalie wrote: "Does anyone else have so much fun actually trying to find books to fit the challenge catagories as reading those books?! Honestly, it's like a game seeing which ones I can get to 'fit' to my letter..."

Yes, I totally agree with you!

I am in for C,E,G

ABC's of Dangerous Hero-Osity

A Austin Between Us7/4
B Brent Mason Asking for Trouble
C Cole Hawkins Against the Dark Carolyn Crane 1/30
DDane Black Die For Me: A Novel of the Valentine Killer3/12
E
F Noel Falcon Rock the Heart 2/23
GGarrett Snell Set the Dark on Fire4/19
H Jeff Holder Inside Heat

I Ian MacKenzie Shine Not Burn1/2
J Jax Taming the Alpha Adriana Hunter 3/16
KFrank Knight In Rides Trouble4/26
L Lucien Redgrave Love at Stake 4/3

M Malloy Money Shot Christa Faust 3/1
N Nate Stryker Playing With Fire4/20
OOwen Aftershock8/5
PMax PerronGame Misconduct2/15
Q Logan Quinn Alpha One 3/9
R Roman Gallagher Seducing the Playboy6/8
SJake Santos Material Witness LA Mondello 1/24
TTyler McGee Dream Huntress7/3
UUnseelie King Shadowfever9/27 does this count?
V Vaughn Roberts It Happened One Wedding
W Jesse Ward This ManBeneath This ManThis Man Confessed 1/11 1/13 1/18
XAxel Axel 7/13
YRowdy Yates Bare It All7/27
ZZach Sullivan If You Were Mine6/25
Option E. Dangerous Hero Quotient Key
10.Logan Quinn Alpha One3/9
9.frank Knight In Rides Trouble4/26
8. Malloy Money Shot read 3/1
7.Gabe Masters Steal My Heart5/24
6.Nate Stryker Playing With Fire4/20
5.Sam Carter Fire and Ice 5/17
4.Jordan Montgomery Rescue Me5/6
3.Jessie Ward This Man
2.Lucien Redgrave Love at Stake
1.Brady MillerAnimal Magnetism

Option G Mission Impossible 5/5
1. Brain Mastermind of Mission Frank Knight In Rides Trouble
3.thief Steal My Heart Gabe Masters
4. Fast talker Nate Stryker Trial by Fire
6. The Marksman who never misses Sam Carter Fire and Ice
9. Hacker/inventor computer whiz Sydney Sloan from Alpha One

Montly update (March) - Part 1


Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1 - December 31

Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
Instructions: Spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters.

16/20 completed

B: The Boss' Boxed Set by Seraphina Donavan == 01/20
O: Laurel O'Donnell's The Bride and the Brute == 01/28
N:
A: Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04
F: Lori Foster's Savor the Danger == 01/10
I: In For A Penny by Carol Lynne == 02/04
D: Tessa Dare's Romancing the Duke == 02/13
E: Cynthia Eden's Die For Me: A Novel of the Valentine Killer == 02/28

H: Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05
E: Cynthia Eden's Fear For Me: A Novel of the Bayou Butcher == 03/25
A: Abigail Roux's Stars & Stripes == 01/23
R: Raul Vega - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06
T: Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
B: Connie Brockway's Promise Me Heaven == 02/23
R: Rebecca Zanetti's Forgotten Sins == 01/13
E:
A:
K: Laura Kaye's Hard as You Can == 03/02
E:
R: Lisa Marie Rice's Midnight Shadows == 01/14


Option B: Dangerous Hero World Tour
Instructions: The reader will be given 8 regions (corresponding to continents and one for any mythical location). Each option has a designated maximum number of slots for a total of 50 slots. The goal of this challenge is to read a certain number of books with dangerous heroes that take place in the various regions. List the hero, the book and author and location when you post your stats. The readers can use the maximum number of slots in each region to their own advantage, with no minimum, but the total has to add up to 50 books and locations. A book can only be used once. No location can be repeated. For the North American section, any US state qualifies, but the state can only be used one time. The same applies for each country in that particular region.

14/50 completed

North America (maximum of ten slots)
1. Ohio, USA - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
2. Illinois, USA - Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04
3. Yukon, Canada - Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05
4. Texas, USA - - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06
5. Wyoming, USA - Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelei James == 01/08
6. Kentucky, USA - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10
7. Washington, USA - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
8. West Virginia, USA - Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux == 01/23
9. Colorado, USA - The Rancher's Virgin Acquisition by Lynda Chance == 02/17
10. Louisianna, USA - Die For Me: A Novel of the Valentine Killer by Cynthia Eden == 02/28

South America (maximum of ten slots)
1.

Europe (maximum of ten slots)
1. Greece - Midnight Shadows by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/14
2. England - The Bride and the Brute by Laurel O'Donnell == 01/28
3. France - Promise Me Heaven by Connie Brockway == 02/23
4.

Asia (maximum of ten slots)
1.

Africa (maximum of ten slots)
1.

Antarctica (maximum of two slots)
1.

Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and associated Southern Pacific Islands) (maximum of five slots)
1.

Mythical (maximum of eight slots)
1. Calyx (fictional planet) - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
2.

Option C: ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity
Instructions: Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2014. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

16/26 completed

A: Anthony Ross - Fear For Me: A Novel of the Bayou Butcher by Cynthia Eden == 03/25
B: Brandt McKay - Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelei James == 01/08
C: Anthony Callahan - The Boss' Boxed Set by Seraphina Donavan == 01/20
D: Dylan Harper - Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05
E: Paul Ellis - Propositioning Her Brother’s Best Friend by Sam Crescent == 02/21
F:
G: Ty Grady - Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux == 01/23
H: Reese Harrington - The Bride and the Brute by Laurel O'Donnell == 01/28
I:
J: Jackson Savor - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10
K: Douglas Kowalski - - Midnight Shadows by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/14
L: Luke Butler - The Rancher's Virgin Acquisition by Lynda Chance == 02/17
M: Matt Dean - Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/31
N:
O:
P:
Q:
R: Raul Vega - - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06
S: Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
T: Trace Rivers - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
U:
V: Vicious - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
W:
X:
Y:
Z: Zane Garrett - Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04


Option D: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category.

2/10 completed

1. Angel or demon
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Vicious - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
7. Vampire
8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Montly update (March) - Part 2


Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1 - December 31

Option E: Dangerous Hero Scale
Instructions: Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2014 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.

9/10 completed

Dangerous Hero Quotient Key:

10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13

9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
Dane Black - Die For Me: A Novel of the Valentine Killer by Cynthia Eden == 02/28

8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.

7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
Ty Grady - Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux == 01/23

6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
Trace Rivers - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02

5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
Zane Garrett - Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04

4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
Jackson Savor - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10

3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
Raul Vega - - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06

2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
Dylan Harper - Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05

1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.
Brandt McKay - Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelei James == 01/08


Option F: Dangerous Historic Heroes
Instructions: Read one book for a minimum of eight of the most common dangerous historical hero types. One book per hero type.

4/8 completed

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight
3. Archer
4. Duke: Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare == 02/13
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Sheriff: Gunfighter's Bride by Dallas Schulze == 03/31
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy: Thomas Montrose - Promise Me Heaven by Connie Brockway == 02/23
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Bucaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
Bonus - Cowboy: Luke Butler - The Rancher's Virgin Acquisition by Lynda Chance == 02/17


Option G: Mission Impossible
Instructions: Your mission is to create your own action/adventure/caper dream team. Read a book with a character who fits a minimum of five of the below types.

4/5 completed

1. The Brain-mastermind of the caper/mission: Vicious - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
2. The Brawn-the physical fighter of the crew: Trace Rivers - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
3. The Thief-the nimble-fingered crew member who can steal anything from anywhere.
4. The Fast-Talker—The mouth of the crew who can talk their way out of anything.
5. The Con-Man—This crew member is good at pulling the wool over any person’s eyes. Also the person of many disguises.
6. The Marksman—The shooter who never misses: Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
7. The Looker—They use their good looks to their advantages: Jackson Savor - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10
8. The Oddball--This team member has some mysterious skill set that you find out about later on in the story, but is primarily known for their strangeness.
9. The Hacker/Inventor--techie guru/inventor who makes all the computer/technological magic happen so the mission can go off without a hitch.

You're kicking butt, Dina!

Pat's Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014 Summary
Select Option A--Spell Out Your Love!: #2/BONAFIDE HEARTBREAKER (20/20 letters)
Select Option A--Spell Out Your Love!: #6/KNIGHT IN TARNISHED ARMOR (22/22 letters)
Select Option A--Spell Out Your Love!: #7/HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO (12/18 letters)
Select Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes: (10/12 books)
Select Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes: (10/14)
Select Option G--Mission Impossible: (6/9 books)
Total Books Completed for this Challenge: (80/95)
Last Update: March 15
Note: All Option A @ Msg #3; Options D, F, G @ Msg 77
Books between options may overlap.

Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes: (10/12 books)
Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.
(view spoiler)[1.Angel or demon: Reaver by Larissa Ione -- 2/8 - 4.5stars
2. god or demi-god:
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter: With Everything I Am by Kristen Ashley -- 1/10 - 4.75stars
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User: Embrace The Darkness by Alexandra Ivy -- 1/16 - 4stars
5. Immortal Warrior: Rogue's Passion by Laurie London -- 1/2 - 4.25
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Edge of Dawn by Lara Adrian -- 2/7 - 4.25stars
7. Vampire: Twilight Phantasies by Maggie Shayne -- 1/9 - 3.75stars
8. Faerie (any Fae creature): Death Magic by Eileen Wilks -- 2/11 - 4.25
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Written in Red by Anne Bishop -- 1/4 - 4.5stars
10. Time-Traveler:
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers):
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories): Insert Thoughts Against the Dark by Carolyn Crane -- 3/10 - 3.5Stars
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories): Linguist Off the Edge by Carolyn Crane -- 3/10 - 3.5Stars (hide spoiler)]

Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes: (10/14)
Instructions: For the historical romance or historical fiction readers on the group, the purpose of this challenge is to read one book for a minimum of eight of the most common dangerous historical hero types.
(view spoiler)[1.Scottish/Highlander warrior: The Viper by Monica McCarty -- 2/3 - 3.75stars
2. Knight: Tournament of Hearts by Alyssa Stark -- 1/9 - 3stars
3. Archer:
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero: Broken Dove by Kristen Ashley -- 2/10 - 4stars
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw: Immortal Outlaw by Lisa Hendrix -- 1/15 - 3stars
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal: Midnight Secrets by Ella Grace -- 1/2 - 4.5stars
7. Native American Warrior:
8. Gambler or Rogue: Never Run From Love by Maureen Driscoll -- 3/8 - 4.25stars
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines: Off the Edge by Carolyn Crane -- 3/10 - 3.5Stars
10. Historical Spy:
11. Mountain Man: Kaleidoscope by Kristen Ashley -- 2/22 - 4.5stars
12. Pirate/Bucaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas: The Hawk by Monica McCarty -- 1/8 - 4.75stars
13. Highwayman or Thief: Do Or Die by Suzanne Brockmann -- 2/12 - 4.25
Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above): (hide spoiler)]

Option G--Mission Impossible: (6/9)
Instructions: Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to create your own action/adventure/caper dream team. Read a book with a character who fits a minimum of five of the below types.
(view spoiler)[1.>The Brain-mastermind of the caper/mission: .Broken Dove by Kristen Ashley -- 2/10 - 4stars
2. The Brawn-the physical fighter of the crew: .
3. The Thief-the nimble-fingered crew member who can steal anything from anywhere: .
4. The Fast-Talker—The mouth of the crew who can talk their way out of anything:
5. The Con-Man—This crew member is good at pulling the wool over any person’s eyes. Also the person of many disguises: .Do Or Die by Suzanne Brockmann -- 2/12 - 4.25
6. The Marksman—The shooter who never misses: .The Hit by David Baldacci -- 3/7 - 4.25stars
7. The Looker—They use their good looks to their advantages: .Claiming the Highlander by Kinley MacGregor -- 1/24 - 3.75stars
8. The Oddball--This team member his some mysterious skill set that you find out later on in the story, but is primarily known for their strangeness: Off the Edge by Carolyn Crane -- 3/10 - 3.5Stars (Linguist)
9. The Hacker/Inventor--techie guru/inventor who makes all the computer/technological magic happen so the mission can go off without a hitch.After the Storm by Maya Banks -- 2/15 - 4.25stars (hide spoiler)]

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "You're kicking butt, Dina!"

Except on the World Tour, Danielle. I need to step away from the USA and England more often. :)

Good idea to use spoiler tags to get all your stats into one post, Pat.

@ Dina, I think those locations are used a lot in romance books, so I can feel your pain!

Okay, I'm like 3 months late on my update, but here it is:

Danielle's DHASG Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014

Update: 3/20/14


Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:

Instructions: For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
3. If you choose your own acronym and it contains the letter X, the word can have X anywhere in its spelling. Other letters much be used in the specified manner.
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Here are your choices (you can do however many you like throughout the year).

KNIGHT IN TARNISHED ARMOR (22 letters)

K-Kelly, Vanessa, Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom 3/6
N
I-In Want of a Wife by Jo Goodman 3/18
G
H-Healing Summer, Elizabeth Seckman 1/30
T-Thomas, Jodi, Betting the Rainbow 2/22

I-Infamous Reign by Steve McHugh 3/13
N

T
A-The Arnifour Affair by Colin Harris 1/5
R-Robinson, Gina, Love Another Day 1/17
N-No Longer a Dream by Carole Mortimer 1/21
I-Ian Tregillis, Necessary Evil 1/14
S-Second Time Promise by Shirley Kiger Connolly 1/3
H-Hammond, Rosemary, Loser Take All 1/20
E-Ellison, JT, When Shadows Fall 1/27
D-Deborah Jay, The Prince's Man 1/2

A-Anders de la Motte, Bubble 1/11
R-Robyn Donald, Tiger Eyes 1/12
M-Mike Mignola, Hellboy Volume 1: Seed of Destruction 1/18
O-Once a Ferrara Wife by Sarah Morgan 3/15
R-Red Rock Ranch by Brittany Joy 1/31

Completed: 18/22


Option B--Dangerous Hero World Tour:

Instructions: This year, for the Dangerous Hero World Tour, the reader will be given 8 regions (corresponding to continents and one for any mythical location). Each option has a designated maximum number of slots for a total of 50 slots. The goal of this challenge is to read a certain number of books with dangerous heroes that take place in the various regions. List the hero, the book and author and location when you post your stats. The readers can use the maximum number of slots in each region to their own advantage, with no minimum, but the total has to add up to 50 books and locations. A book can only be used once. No location can be repeated. For the North American section, any US state qualifies, but the state can only be used one time. The same applies for each country in that particular region.

Regions:

North America (maximum of ten slots)
1. Healing Summer by Elizabeth Seckman 1/30. Location: Montana
2. Standing in the Shadows by Shannon McKenna 2/9. Location: Oregon
3. Betting the Rainbow by Jodi Thomas. 2/22. Location: Texas
4. In Want of a Wife by Jo Goodman. 3/18. Location: Wyoming
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

South America (maximum of ten slots)
1. Courageous by Diana Palmer 3/1. Location: Manaus
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Europe (maximum of ten slots)
1. Bubble by Anders de la Motte 1/11. Location: Sweden
2. Necessary Evil by Ian Tregillis 1/14. Location: Germany
3. No Longer a Dream by Carole Mortimer 1/21. Location: Scotland
4. Crimes Against Magic by Steve McHugh. 2/27. Location: France
5. Once a Ferrara Wife by Sarah Morgan. 3/15. Location: Sicily.
6. Pretender to the Throne by Maisey Yates. 3/15. Location: Kyonos (made up Mediterranean Kingdom)
7. Hellboy, Volume 2: Wake the Devil by Mike Mignola. 3/19. Location: Romania.
8.
9.
10.

Asia (maximum of ten slots)
1. City of Jasmine by Deanna Raybourn 2/27. Location: Damascus
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Africa (maximum of ten slots)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Antarctica (maximum of two slots)
1.
2.

Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and associated Southern Pacific Islands) (maximum of five slots)
1. Tiger Eyes by Robyn Donald 1/12. Location: New Zealand
2.
3.
4.
5.

Mythical (maximum of eight slots)
1. Eternal Demon by Laura Wright 2/5. Location: Hell
2. The Prince's Man by Deborah Jay 1/2. Location: Tyr-En
3. Saga Volume 2 by Brian K. Vaughan 2/8. Location: Quietus, Landfall, Sextillion (another galaxy)
4. The Heir by Lynne Stringer 2/20. Location: Verindon (another planet)
5. With Silent Screams by Steve McHugh 3/13. Location: Shadow Falls (pocket dimension)
6.
7.
8.

Update: 3/20
Completed: 19/50

Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:

Instructions: This is a hold-over from last year's challenge. Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2014. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

A-
B-
C-Connor McCloud from Standing in the Shadows by Shannon McKenna 2/9
D-Dan Bradfield from The Heir by Lynne Stringer 2/20
E-Erion from Eternal Demon by Laura Wright 2/5
F-Ferrara, Christiano from Once a Ferrara Wife by Sarah Morgan 3/15
G-Griffin Steele from Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom by Vanessa Kelly 3/6
H-Hellboy from Hellboy Wake the Devil by Mike Mignola 3/19
I-
J-John Constantine from Hellblazer: Constantine Volume 3: The Fear Machine 2/14
K-
L-
M-Marsh, Raybould from Necessary Evil by Ian Tregillis 1/14
N-Nate Garrett from With Silent Screams by Steve McHugh 3/13
O-
P-
Q-Quatermaine, Allan from The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Volume 1 by Alan Moore 1/25
R-
S-
T-
U-
V-
W-Will Dozier from Wind Chime Cafe by Sophie Moss 3/4
X-Xander Drakos from Pretender to the Throne by Maisey Yates 3/15
Y-
Z-

Completed: 13/26


Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.

1. Angel or demon: Hellboy Volume 1: Seed of Destruction by Mike Mignola 1/18
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter-Thomas Carpenter from Born of Hatred by Steve McHugh 3/11
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User-Nate Garrett from Crimes Against Magic by Steve McHugh 2/27
5.Immortal Warrior
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension-Dan Bradfield from The Heir by Lynn Stringer 2/20
7.Vampire-Erion from Eternal Demon by Laura Wright 2/5
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)-Edward Hyde from The League of Extraordinary Gentleman Volume 1 by Alan Moore 1/25
10.Time-Traveler-Raybould Marsh from Necessary Evil by Ian Tregillis 1/14
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)-Christian Walker from Powers Volume 1: Who Killed Retro Girl by Brian Michael Bendis 1/25
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Update: 3/20
Completed: 8/11-13

Danielle's DHASG Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale :

Instructions:
Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2014 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.

Dangerous Hero Quotient Key:

10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.

Dangerous Hero Scale:

1-Morgan Longstreet from In Want of a Wife by Jo Goodman 3/18
2-
3-Erion from Eternal Demon by Laura Wright 2/5
4-
5-
6-Griffin Steele from Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom by Vanessa Kelly 3/6
7-Connor McCloud from Standing in the Shadows by Shannon McKenna 2/9
8-Xander from When Shadows Fall by TJ Ellison 1/27
9-
10-Nate Garrett from With Silent Screams by Steve McHugh 3/13

Update: 3/20
Completed: 6/10



Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes:

Instructions: For the historical romance or historical fiction readers on the group, the purpose of this challenge is to read one book for a minimum of eight of the most common dangerous historical hero types.

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight
3. Archer--Thomas Carpenter from Crimes Against Magic by Steve McHugh 2/27
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw--Morgan Longstreet from In Want of a Wife by Jo Goodman 3/18
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue--Griffin Steele from Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom by Vanessa Kelly 3/6
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy--Gabriel Starke from City of Jasmine by Deanna Raybourn 2/27
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Bucaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief--David Kerslake from A Shocking Delight by Jo Beverley 3/1
Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above)

Update: 3/20
Completed: 5/13

Option G--Mission Impossible:

Instructions: Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to create your own action/adventure/caper dream team. Read a book with a character who fits a minimum of five of the below types.

1. The Brain-mastermind of the caper/mission.
2. The Brawn-the physical fighter of the crew.
3. The Thief-the nimble-fingered crew member who can steal anything from anywhere.--Morgan Longstreet from In Want of a Wife by Jo Goodman 3/18
4. The Fast-Talker—The mouth of the crew who can talk their way out of anything.
5. The Con-Man—This crew member is good at pulling the wool over any person’s eyes. Also the person of many disguises.
6. The Marksman—The shooter who never misses.
7. The Looker—They use their good looks to their advantages.
8. The Oddball--This team member has some mysterious skill set that you find out about later on in the story, but is primarily known for their strangeness.
9. The Hacker/Inventor--techie guru/inventor who makes all the computer/technological magic happen so the mission can go off without a hitch.

Update: 3/20
Completed: 1/9

I'm all done with the challenge. I might come back later in the year to complete another option.


I'm in for option A.

ALL DONE on 3/28/2014!!!


Read 22/22

*hero's name*

1. K: Kit Rocha's Beyond Jealousy *Cruz & Ace* read 3/13 ★★★★☆
2. N: Night Play *Vane* read 1/10 ★★★★★
3. I: Ivan *Ivan* read 1/3 ★★★★☆
4. G: *Gaap* To Summon A Demon read 1/17 ★★★☆☆
5. H: *Hagen* Pleasure Enclave's Red Level: Order of Russus read 2/9 ★★★☆☆
6. T: *Tigarian, Wren* Unleash the Night read 1/29 ★★★★★

7. I: *Ias, a.k.a. Alexion* Sins of the Night read 1/28 ★★★★★
8. N: *Nick* Hard As It Gets read 1/19 ★★★★☆

9. T: *Tariq*, Bound to Seduction read 3/22 ★★★☆☆
10. A: Alder, Lisa's The Demon's Seduction *Zepar* read 1/17 ★★★☆☆
11. R: *Rawdon* A Neglected Lord: Revenge on the Harem Mistress read 1/15 ★★★★☆
12. N: Nalini Singh's Angels' Blood *Raphael* read 3/11 ★★★★★
13. I: Iced *Ryodan* read 1/25 ★★★★★
14. S: Seize the Night *Valerius* read 1/12 ★★★★★
15. H: Heaton, Felocity's Covet *Javier* read 2/19 ★★★☆☆
16. E: Eve Langlais' C791 *Joe* read 1/5 ★★☆☆☆
17. D: The Demon's Bargain *Vertis* read 1/16 ★★★★☆

18. A: Alder, Lisa's The Demon's Deception *Barbas* read 2/17 ★★★☆☆
19. R: *R.W.* Pack Mistress The Complete Second Season raed 3/5 ★★★★☆
20. M: McKenzie, Emma's Savagery *Erik* read 1/27 ★★★★☆
21. O: *Obsidian* Ravenous read 3/28 ★★☆☆☆
22. R: *Ross, Cabrian* Vampire Enslavement read 3/8 ★★★☆☆

Wow, well done Kimberly some great book choices there!
I'm just about to go onto Karen Moning's Iced myself and I love Sherrilyn Kenyon's Seize the night :-)

Congratulations, Kimberly!

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014
Updated: 04/03/14

Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:
Progress: 12 of 15

F- Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones; 04/23/14

A- (Ashley); Wild Man by Kristen Ashley; Read 01/14/14

T- Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones; Read 01/31/14

A- (Armstrong); Bitten by Kelley Armstrong; Read 03/30/14

L- Law Man by Kristen Ashley; Read 03/06/14

L- Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley; Read 03/31/14

Y-



H- Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare; Read 03/09/14

A- Allegiant by Veronica Roth; Read 03/10/14

N- (Nalini); Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh; Read 01/24/14

D- Dragos Takes a Holiday by Thea Harrison; Read 01/18/14

S- Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell; Read 02/23/14

O- One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost

M- Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews; Read 01/17/14

E- Easy by Tammara Webber



Option B--Dangerous Hero World Tour:
Progress: 12 of 50

North America:

1. Colorado; Wild Man by Kristen Ashley; Brock Lucas; Read 01/14/14

2. Georgia; Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews; Curran Lennart; Read 01/17/14

3. New York; Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh; Max Shannon; Read 01/24/14

4. New Mexico; Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones; Reyes Farrow; Read 01/31/14

5. Idaho; Reaper's Legacy by Joanna Wylde; Jesse “Ruger” Gray; Read 02/02/14

6. Ontario, Canada; Bitten by Kelley Armstrong; Clayton Danvers; Read 03/30/14

7. Illinois; Insurgent by Veronica Roth; Tobias “Four” Eaton; Read 02/26/14

8. Souix City, Iowa; One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost; Bones

9. California; Play of Passion by Nalini Singh; Andrew Kincaid; Read 04/10/14

10.



South America:

1. Costa Rica; The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks; Ethan Kelly

2. Mexico; No Place to Run by Maya Banks; Sam Kelly

3. Belize; Hidden Away by Maya Banks; Sam Kelly

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.



Europe:

1. Russia; The Professional: Part 2 and The Professional: Part 3 by Kresley Cole; Aleksandr "The Siberian" Sevastyan; Read 01/06/14 and 01/20/14

2. Bermuda (British Territory); Dragos Takes a Holiday by Thea Harrison; Dragos Cuelebre; Read 01/18/14

3. Paris, France; Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley; Mac Mackenzie; Read 03/31/14

4. Scotland; Highlander Most Wantedby Maya Banks; Bowen Montgomery; Read 04/28/14

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.



Asia:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Africa:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Antarctica:

1.

2.

Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and associated Southern Pacific Islands):

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Mythical:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:
Progress: 15 of 26

A- Aleksandr "The Siberian" Sevastyan; The Professional: Part 2 and The Professional: Part 3 by Kresley Cole; Read 01/06/14 and 01/20/14

B- Brock Lucas; Wild Man by Kristen Ashley; Read 01/14/14

C- Curran Lennart; Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews; Read 01/17/14

D- Dragos Cuelebre; Dragos Takes a Holiday by Thea Harrison; Read 01/18/14

E- Edward "Eddie" Chavez; Rock Chick Rescue by Kristen Ashley; Read 02/26/14

F-

G-

H- Holden “Max” Maxwell; The Gamble by Kristen Ashley; Read 03/05/14

I-

J- Jesse “Ruger” Gray; Reaper's Legacy by Joanna Wylde; Read 02/02/14

K-

L- Liam "Lee" Nightingale; Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley; Read 02/22/14

M- Mitch Lawson; Law Man by Kristen Ashley; Read 03/06/14

N-

O-

P-

Q-

R- Reyes Farrow; Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones; Read 01/31/14

S-

T- Tobias “Four” Eaton; Insurgent by Veronica Roth; Read 02/26/14

U-

V- Vance Ouray Crowe; Rock Chick Renegade by Kristen Ashley; Read 03/17/14

W- Wrath; The King by J. R. Ward; Read 04/09/14

X- Max Shannon; Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh; Read 01/24/14

Y-

Z- Zach; Stoke of Enticement in Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh



Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:
Progress: 3 of 11

1. Angel or Demon: Reyes Farrow; Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones; Read 01/31/14

2. God or Demi-God:

3. Werewolf or Shapeshifter: Curran Lennart; Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews; Read 01/17/14

4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User:

5. Immortal Warrior:

6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension:

7. Vampire: Wrath; The King by J. R. Ward; Read 04/09/14

8. Faerie (any Fae creature):

9. Genetically-Enhanced or Altered Hero (powers are not magical but scientific):

10. Time-Traveler:

11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers):

Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories):

Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories):



Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale:
Progress: x of 10

1-

2-

3-

4-

5-

6-

7-

8-

9-

10-

Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes:
Progress: x of 13

1. Scottish/Highlander Warrior: Bowen Montgomery; Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks

2. Knight:

3. Archer:

4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero:

5. Gunslinger or Outlaw:

6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal:

7. Native American Warrior:

8. Gambler or Rogue: Cameron Mackenzie; The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley

9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts
Disciplines:

10. Historical Spy:

11. Mountain Man:

12. Pirate/Bucaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas:

13. Highwayman or Thief:

Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above):



Option G--Mission Impossible:
Progress: x of 9

1. The Brain-mastermind of the caper/mission:

2. The Brawn-the physical fighter of the crew:

3. The Thief-the nimble-fingered crew member who can steal anything from anywhere:

4. The Fast-Talker—The mouth of the crew who can talk their way out of anything:

5. The Con-Man—This crew member is good at pulling
the wool over any person’s eyes. Also the person of
many disguises:

6. The Marksman—The shooter who never misses:

7. The Looker—They use their good looks to their advantages:

8. The Oddball--This team member has some mysterious skill set that you find out about later on in the story, but is primarily known for their strangeness:

9. The Hacker/Inventor--techie guru/inventor who makes all the computer/technological magic happen so the mission can go off without a hitch:

Montly update (April) - Part 1


Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1 - December 31

Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
Instructions: Spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters.

17/20 completed

B: The Boss' Boxed Set by Seraphina Donavan == 01/20
O: Laurel O'Donnell's The Bride and the Brute == 01/28
N:
A: Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04
F: Lori Foster's Savor the Danger == 01/10
I: In For A Penny by Carol Lynne == 02/04
D: Tessa Dare's Romancing the Duke == 02/13
E: Cynthia Eden's Die For Me: A Novel of the Valentine Killer == 02/28

H: Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05
E: Cynthia Eden's Fear For Me: A Novel of the Bayou Butcher == 03/25
A: Abigail Roux's Stars & Stripes == 01/23
R: Raul Vega - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06
T: Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
B: Connie Brockway's Promise Me Heaven == 02/23
R: Rebecca Zanetti's Forgotten Sins == 01/13
E:
A: Vivian Arend's Baby, Be Mine == 04/15
K: Laura Kaye's Hard as You Can == 03/02
E:
R: Lisa Marie Rice's Midnight Shadows == 01/14


Option B: Dangerous Hero World Tour
Instructions: The reader will be given 8 regions (corresponding to continents and one for any mythical location). Each option has a designated maximum number of slots for a total of 50 slots. The goal of this challenge is to read a certain number of books with dangerous heroes that take place in the various regions. List the hero, the book and author and location when you post your stats. The readers can use the maximum number of slots in each region to their own advantage, with no minimum, but the total has to add up to 50 books and locations. A book can only be used once. No location can be repeated. For the North American section, any US state qualifies, but the state can only be used one time. The same applies for each country in that particular region.

14/50 completed

North America (maximum of ten slots)
1. Ohio, USA - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
2. Illinois, USA - Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04
3. Yukon, Canada - Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05
4. Texas, USA - - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06
5. Wyoming, USA - Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelei James == 01/08
6. Kentucky, USA - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10
7. Washington, USA - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
8. West Virginia, USA - Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux == 01/23
9. Colorado, USA - The Rancher's Virgin Acquisition by Lynda Chance == 02/17
10. Louisianna, USA - Die For Me: A Novel of the Valentine Killer by Cynthia Eden == 02/28

South America (maximum of ten slots)
1.

Europe (maximum of ten slots)
1. Greece - Midnight Shadows by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/14
2. England - The Bride and the Brute by Laurel O'Donnell == 01/28
3. France - Promise Me Heaven by Connie Brockway == 02/23
4.

Asia (maximum of ten slots)
1.

Africa (maximum of ten slots)
1.

Antarctica (maximum of two slots)
1.

Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and associated Southern Pacific Islands) (maximum of five slots)
1.

Mythical (maximum of eight slots)
1. Calyx (fictional planet) - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
2.

Option C: ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity
Instructions: Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2014. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

16/26 completed

A: Anthony Ross - Fear For Me: A Novel of the Bayou Butcher by Cynthia Eden == 03/25
B: Brandt McKay - Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelei James == 01/08
C: Anthony Callahan - The Boss' Boxed Set by Seraphina Donavan == 01/20
D: Dylan Harper - Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05
E: Paul Ellis - Propositioning Her Brother’s Best Friend by Sam Crescent == 02/21
F:
G: Ty Grady - Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux == 01/23
H: Reese Harrington - The Bride and the Brute by Laurel O'Donnell == 01/28
I:
J: Jackson Savor - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10
K: Douglas Kowalski - - Midnight Shadows by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/14
L: Luke Butler - The Rancher's Virgin Acquisition by Lynda Chance == 02/17
M: Matt Dean - Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/31
N:
O:
P:
Q:
R: Raul Vega - - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06
S: Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
T: Trace Rivers - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
U:
V: Vicious - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
W:
X:
Y:
Z: Zane Garrett - Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04


Option D: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category.

2/10 completed

1. Angel or demon
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Vicious - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
7. Vampire
8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Montly update (April) - Part 2


Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1 - December 31

Option E: Dangerous Hero Scale
Instructions: Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2014 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.

9/10 completed

Dangerous Hero Quotient Key:

10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13

9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
Dane Black - Die For Me: A Novel of the Valentine Killer by Cynthia Eden == 02/28

8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.

7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
Ty Grady - Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux == 01/23

6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
Trace Rivers - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02

5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
Zane Garrett - Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04

4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
Jackson Savor - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10

3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
Raul Vega - - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06

2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
Dylan Harper - Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05

1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.
Brandt McKay - Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelei James == 01/08


Option F: Dangerous Historic Heroes
Instructions: Read one book for a minimum of eight of the most common dangerous historical hero types. One book per hero type.

4/8 completed

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight
3. Archer
4. Duke: Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare == 02/13
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Sheriff: Gunfighter's Bride by Dallas Schulze == 03/31
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy: Thomas Montrose - Promise Me Heaven by Connie Brockway == 02/23
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Bucaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
Bonus - Cowboy: Luke Butler - The Rancher's Virgin Acquisition by Lynda Chance == 02/17


Option G: Mission Impossible
Instructions: Your mission is to create your own action/adventure/caper dream team. Read a book with a character who fits a minimum of five of the below types.

4/5 completed

1. The Brain-mastermind of the caper/mission: Vicious - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
2. The Brawn-the physical fighter of the crew: Trace Rivers - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
3. The Thief-the nimble-fingered crew member who can steal anything from anywhere.
4. The Fast-Talker—The mouth of the crew who can talk their way out of anything.
5. The Con-Man—This crew member is good at pulling the wool over any person’s eyes. Also the person of many disguises.
6. The Marksman—The shooter who never misses: Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
7. The Looker—They use their good looks to their advantages: Jackson Savor - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10
8. The Oddball--This team member has some mysterious skill set that you find out about later on in the story, but is primarily known for their strangeness.
9. The Hacker/Inventor--techie guru/inventor who makes all the computer/technological magic happen so the mission can go off without a hitch.

Pat complete at message 3 & msg 77

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014 - Part 1 (A & B)

Option A:
Option B:

Option A: Spell Out Your Love!

Completed: 10/14

I-Ilona Andrews; Magic Rises 1/7

K-Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole 2/8
I-
S-Sharpe, Oliver; The Truth About Lord Stoneville by Sabrina Jeffries 1/16
S-Sevastyan, Aleksandr; The Professional: Part 2 by Kresley Cole 1/24
E-
D-Dark Predator by Christine Feehan 1/22

A-Anthony; Let Sleeping Rogues Lie 1/31

B-Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 4/23
A-
D-Double Time by Olivia Cunning 1/27

B-
O-Olivia Cunning; Hot Ticket 1/10
Y-Yaksha; The Last Vampire by Christopher Pike 2/7

I E A B

Option B: Dangerous Hero World Tour:

Completed: 10/??

North America (maximum of ten slots)
1. Las Vegas, Nevada; Jace; Hot Ticket 1/10
2. Mayfair, Oregon; Yaksha; The Last Vampire 2/7
3. Chicago, Illinois; Harry Dresden; Summer Knight 2/23
4. Louisiana; Garreth; Pleasure of a Dark Prince 3/27
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.



South America (maximum of ten slots)
1. Peru; Zacarias; Dark Predator 1/22
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.



Europe (maximum of ten slots)
1. London, England; Oliver; The Truth About Lord Stoneville 1/16
2. Paris, France; Aleksandr; The Professional: Part 2 1/24
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.



Asia (maximum of ten slots)
1. Republic of Georgia (Russia); Curran; Magic Rises 1/7
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.



Africa (maximum of ten slots)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Antarctica (maximum of two slots)
1.
2.

Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and associated Southern Pacific Islands) (maximum of five slots)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Mythical (maximum of eight slots)
1. Rothkalina; Rydstrom; Kiss of a Demon King 2/8
2. Gouran; Nykyrian; Born of Night 4/23
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014 - Part 2 (C & D)

Option C:
Option D:

Option C: ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:

Completed: 13/26

A-Aleksandr; The Professional: Part 1 by Kresley Cole 1/23
B-
C-Curran; Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews 1/7
D-Dalton, Anthony; Let Sleeping Rogues Lie by Sabrina Jeffries 1/31
E-
F-
G-Garrett; Thrown by a Curve by Jaci Burton 3/24
H-Harry Dresden; Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 2/23
I-
J-Jace; Hot Ticket by Olivia Cunning 1/10
K-
L-
M-Murdoch; Untouchable by Kresley Cole 2/14
N-
O-Oliver; The Truth About Lord Stoneville by Sabrina Jeffries 1/16
P-Pierce, Christian; Once Upon a Winter's Eve by Tessa Dare 1/17
Q-Quiakides, Nykyrian; Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 4/23
R-Rydstrom; Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole 2/8
S-
T-Thronos; Dark Skye by Kresley Cole
U-
V-Vaughn; It Happened One Wedding by Julie James
W-
X-
Y-Yaksha; The Last Vampire by Christoper Pike 2/7
Z-Zacarias; Dark Predator by Christine Feehan 1/22

B E F I K L N S U W X

Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

Completed: 5/11; Bonus: 0/2

1. Angel or demon: Rydstrom in Kiss of a Demon King 2/8
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter: Curran in Magic Rises 1/7
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User: Diego in Don't Bargain with the Devil 3/15
5. Immortal Warrior
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Nykyrian in Born of Night 4/23
7. Vampire: Zacarias in Dark Predator 1/22
8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

2 5 8 9 10 11 Bonus Bonus

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014 - Part 3 (E & F)

Option E:
Option F:

Option E: Dangerous Hero Scale :

Completed: 4/10

(1=Least Dangerous; 10=Most Dangerous)

1-Christian in Once Upon a Winter's Eve 1/17
2-Jace in Hot Ticket 1/10
3-Anthony in Let Sleeping Rogues Lie 1/31
4-
5-
6-Nykyrian in Born of Night 4/23
7-
8-
9-
10-

4 5 7 8 9 10

Option F: Dangerous Historic Heroes:

Completed: 2/13 Bonus: 0/?

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight
3. Archer
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue: Anthony in Let Sleeping Rogues Lie 1/31
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy: Christian in Once Upon a Winter's Eve 1/17
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Bucaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 11 12 13 Bonus

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014 - Part 4 (G & H)

Option G:
Option H:

Option G--Mission Impossible:

Completed: 2/5

1. The Brain-mastermind of the caper/mission.
2. The Brawn-Aleksandr Sevastyan in The Professional: Part 3 1/25
3. The Thief-the nimble-fingered crew member who can steal anything from anywhere.
4. The Fast-Talker—The mouth of the crew who can talk their way out of anything.
5. The Con-Man—Diego in Don't Bargain with the Devil 3/15
6. The Marksman—The shooter who never misses.
7. The Looker—They use their good looks to their advantages.
8. The Oddball-This team member has some mysterious skill set that you find out about later on in the story, but is primarily known for their strangeness.
9. The Hacker/Inventor-techie guru/inventor who makes all the computer/technological magic happen so the mission can go off without a hitch.

1 3 4 6 7 8 9

Option H--Create your own Dangerous Hero-Themed Challenge - Fan Fiction Dangerous Heroes

Completed: 2/?

Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel

1. Angel - Justified by Briony Cain (B/A)
2. Angelus -
3. Liam -
4. Spike -
5. Giles -
6. Wesley -

X-Men (Movies)

7. Logan/Wolverine -
8. Scott/Cyclops -
9. Hank/Beast -
10. Victor/Sabertooth -

Roswell

11. Michael -
12. Kyle -
13. Rath -
14. Zan -

Various Shows

15. Alec (Dark Angel) -
16. Ward (AoS) -
17. Jayne (Firefly) -
18. Mal (Firefly) -
19. Jason (GH) - Young Girl by Carolyngg (link to be added soon) (J/E)
20. Dean (Supernatural) -
21. Sam (Supernatural) -
22. Damon (The Vampire Diaries) -
23. Elijah (TVD/The Originals) -
24. Klaus (TVD/The Originals) -
25. Nathan (One Tree Hill) -

I like your fan fic challenge, Desiree. I'm thinking of finding some Avengers fan fiction to read.

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "I like your fan fic challenge, Desiree. I'm thinking of finding some Avengers fan fiction to read."

Thanks Danielle, I read so much fan fiction I wanted to count at least some of them toward my read count. Right now I'm counting any fanfic over 50 pages.

I'm all for that, Desiree. I keep cheering my sister on too.

Montly update (May) - Part 1


Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1 - December 31

Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
Instructions: Spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters.

19/20 completed

B: The Boss' Boxed Set by Seraphina Donavan == 01/20
O: Laurel O'Donnell's The Bride and the Brute == 01/28
N:
A: Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04
F: Lori Foster's Savor the Danger == 01/10
I: In For A Penny by Carol Lynne == 02/04
D: Tessa Dare's Romancing the Duke == 02/13
E: Cynthia Eden's Die For Me: A Novel of the Valentine Killer == 02/28

H: Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05
E: Cynthia Eden's Fear For Me: A Novel of the Bayou Butcher == 03/25
A: Abigail Roux's Stars & Stripes == 01/23
R: Raul Vega - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06
T: Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
B: Connie Brockway's Promise Me Heaven == 02/23
R: Rebecca Zanetti's Forgotten Sins == 01/13
E: Cynthia Eden's Scream For Me: A Novel of the Night Hunter == 05/02
A: Vivian Arend's Baby, Be Mine == 04/15
K: Laura Kaye's Hard as You Can == 03/02
E: Cynthia Eden's Mine to Crave == 05/13
R: Lisa Marie Rice's Midnight Shadows == 01/14


Option B: Dangerous Hero World Tour
Instructions: The reader will be given 8 regions (corresponding to continents and one for any mythical location). Each option has a designated maximum number of slots for a total of 50 slots. The goal of this challenge is to read a certain number of books with dangerous heroes that take place in the various regions. List the hero, the book and author and location when you post your stats. The readers can use the maximum number of slots in each region to their own advantage, with no minimum, but the total has to add up to 50 books and locations. A book can only be used once. No location can be repeated. For the North American section, any US state qualifies, but the state can only be used one time. The same applies for each country in that particular region.

14/50 completed

North America (maximum of ten slots)
1. Ohio, USA - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
2. Illinois, USA - Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04
3. Yukon, Canada - Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05
4. Texas, USA - - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06
5. Wyoming, USA - Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelei James == 01/08
6. Kentucky, USA - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10
7. Washington, USA - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
8. West Virginia, USA - Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux == 01/23
9. Colorado, USA - The Rancher's Virgin Acquisition by Lynda Chance == 02/17
10. Louisianna, USA - Die For Me: A Novel of the Valentine Killer by Cynthia Eden == 02/28

South America (maximum of ten slots)
1.

Europe (maximum of ten slots)
1. Greece - Midnight Shadows by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/14
2. England - The Bride and the Brute by Laurel O'Donnell == 01/28
3. France - Promise Me Heaven by Connie Brockway == 02/23
4.

Asia (maximum of ten slots)
1.

Africa (maximum of ten slots)
1.

Antarctica (maximum of two slots)
1.

Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and associated Southern Pacific Islands) (maximum of five slots)
1.

Mythical (maximum of eight slots)
1. Calyx (fictional planet) - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
2.

Option C: ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity
Instructions: Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2014. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

18/26 completed

A: Anthony Ross - Fear For Me: A Novel of the Bayou Butcher by Cynthia Eden == 03/25
B: Brandt McKay - Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelei James == 01/08
C: Anthony Callahan - The Boss' Boxed Set by Seraphina Donavan == 01/20
D: Dylan Harper - Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05
E: Paul Ellis - Propositioning Her Brother’s Best Friend by Sam Crescent == 02/21
F:
G: Ty Grady - Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux == 01/23
H: Reese Harrington - The Bride and the Brute by Laurel O'Donnell == 01/28
I:
J: Jackson Savor - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10
K: Douglas Kowalski - - Midnight Shadows by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/14
L: Luke Butler - The Rancher's Virgin Acquisition by Lynda Chance == 02/17
M: Matt Dean - Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/31
N:
O: Nick O'Flaherty - Shock & Awe by Abigail Roux == 05/31
P:
Q:
R: Raul Vega - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06
S: Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
T: Trace Rivers - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
U:
V: Vicious - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
W: Gareth of Wyckmere - Desire by Amanda Quick == 06/03
X:
Y:
Z: Zane Garrett - Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04


Option D: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category.

2/10 completed

1. Angel or demon
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Vicious - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
7. Vampire
8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Montly update (May) - Part 2


Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1 - December 31

Option E: Dangerous Hero Scale
Instructions: Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2014 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.

9/10 completed

Dangerous Hero Quotient Key:

10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13

9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
Dane Black - Die For Me: A Novel of the Valentine Killer by Cynthia Eden == 02/28

8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.

7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
Ty Grady - Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux == 01/23

6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
Trace Rivers - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02

5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
Zane Garrett - Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04

4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
Jackson Savor - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10

3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
Raul Vega - - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06

2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
Dylan Harper - Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05

1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.
Brandt McKay - Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelei James == 01/08


Option F: Dangerous Historic Heroes
Instructions: Read one book for a minimum of eight of the most common dangerous historical hero types. One book per hero type.

4/8 completed

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight
3. Archer
4. Duke: Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare == 02/13
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Sheriff: Gunfighter's Bride by Dallas Schulze == 03/31
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy: Thomas Montrose - Promise Me Heaven by Connie Brockway == 02/23
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Bucaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
Bonus - Cowboy: Luke Butler - The Rancher's Virgin Acquisition by Lynda Chance == 02/17


Option G: Mission Impossible
Instructions: Your mission is to create your own action/adventure/caper dream team. Read a book with a character who fits a minimum of five of the below types.

4/5 completed

1. The Brain-mastermind of the caper/mission: Vicious - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
2. The Brawn-the physical fighter of the crew: Trace Rivers - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
3. The Thief-the nimble-fingered crew member who can steal anything from anywhere.
4. The Fast-Talker—The mouth of the crew who can talk their way out of anything.
5. The Con-Man—This crew member is good at pulling the wool over any person’s eyes. Also the person of many disguises.
6. The Marksman—The shooter who never misses: Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
7. The Looker—They use their good looks to their advantages: Jackson Savor - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10
8. The Oddball--This team member has some mysterious skill set that you find out about later on in the story, but is primarily known for their strangeness.
9. The Hacker/Inventor--techie guru/inventor who makes all the computer/technological magic happen so the mission can go off without a hitch.

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014
Options: D, E, F, and G
Updated: 07/25/14

Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:
Progress: 5 of 11

1. Angel or Demon: Jacob (demon); Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank; Read 07/25/14

2. God or Demi-God: Reyes Farrow (Son of Satan); Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones; Read 01/31/14

3. Werewolf or Shapeshifter: Curran Lennart; Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews; Read 01/17/14

4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User: Kate Daniels; Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews

5. Immortal Warrior:

6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Dante; Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian; Read 05/13/14

7. Vampire: Wrath; The King by J.R. Ward; Read 04/09/14

8. Faerie (any Fae creature): Meredith "Merry" Gentry; A Kiss of Shadows by Laurell K. Hamilton

9. Genetically-Enhanced or Altered Hero (powers are not magical but scientific):

10. Time-Traveler: Cian MacKeltar; Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning

11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers):

Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories): Kaleb Krychek; Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh

Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories):



Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale:
Progress: 1 of 10

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9-

10- Aleksandr "The Siberian" Sevastyan; The Professional: Part 2 and The Professional: Part 3 by Kresley Cole; Read 01/06/14 and 01/20/14



Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes:
Progress: 4 of 13

1. Scottish/Highlander Warrior: Bowen Montgomery; Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks; Read 04/24/14

2. Knight: Gentle Warrior by Julie Garwood

3. Archer: Saving Grace by Julie Garwood; Read 07/06/14

4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero: (Lord) Marcus, Lord Westcliff; It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas; Read 06/19/14

5. Gunslinger or Outlaw:

6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal: Iain MacKinnon; Surrender by Pamela Clare (Ranger); Read 07/23/14

7. Native American Warrior: Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson

8. Gambler or Rogue: Cameron Mackenzie; The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley

9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts
Disciplines:

10. Historical Spy: Once Upon a Winter's Eve by Tessa Dare

11. Mountain Man:

12. Pirate/Bucaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas: Erik MacSorley (seafarer); The Hawk by Monica McCarty

13. Highwayman or Thief:

Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above):



Option G--Mission Impossible:
Progress: 3 of 9

1. The Brain: mastermind of the caper/mission:

2. The Brawn: the physical fighter of the crew: Aleksandr "The Siberian" Sevastyan; The Professional: Part 2 and The Professional: Part 3 by Kresley Cole; Read 01/06/14 and 01/20/14

3. The Thief: the nimble-fingered crew member who can steal anything from anywhere:

4. The Fast-Talker: the mouth of the crew who can talk their way out of anything:

5. The Con-Man: this crew member is good at pulling the wool over any person’s eyes. Also the person of many disguises:

6. The Marksman: the shooter who never misses: Gabriel MacBain; Saving Grace by Julie Garwood; Read 07/06/14

7. The Looker: they use their good looks to their advantages:

8. The Oddball: this team member has some mysterious skill set that you find out about later on in the story, but is primarily known for their strangeness:

9. The Hacker/Inventor: techie guru/inventor who makes all the computer/technological magic happen so the mission can go off without a hitch: Vance Crowe; Rock Chick Renegade by Kristen Ashley; Read 03/17/14

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014
Options: A (Compete!), B, and C
Updated: 07/25/14

Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:
Progress: 15 of 15

F- Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones; 04/23/14

A- (Ashley); Wild Man by Kristen Ashley; Read 01/14/14

T- Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones; Read 01/31/14

A- (Armstrong); Bitten by Kelley Armstrong; Read 03/30/14

L- Law Man by Kristen Ashley; Read 03/06/14

L- Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley; Read 03/31/14

Y- (Young); An On Dublin Street Christmas by Samantha Young; Read 05/23/14



H- Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare; Read 03/09/14

A- Allegiant by Veronica Roth; Read 03/10/14

N- (Nalini); Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh; Read 01/24/14

D- Dragos Takes a Holiday by Thea Harrison; Read 01/18/14

S- Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell; Read 02/23/14

O- One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost; Read 04/18/14

M- Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews; Read 01/17/14

E- Easy by Tammara Webber; Read 05/15/14



Option B--Dangerous Hero World Tour:
Progress: 18 of 50

North America:

1. Colorado; Wild Man by Kristen Ashley; Brock Lucas; Read 01/14/14

2. Georgia; Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews; Curran Lennart; Read 01/17/14

3. New York; Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh; Max Shannon; Read 01/24/14

4. New Mexico; Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones; Reyes Farrow; Read 01/31/14

5. Idaho; Reaper's Legacy by Joanna Wylde; Jesse “Ruger” Gray; Read 02/02/14

6. Ontario, Canada; Bitten by Kelley Armstrong; Clayton Danvers; Read 03/30/14

7. Illinois; Insurgent by Veronica Roth; Tobias “Four” Eaton; Read 02/26/14

8. Souix City, Iowa; One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost; Bones; Read 04/18/14

9. California; Play of Passion by Nalini Singh; Andrew Kincaid; Read 04/10/14

10. Massachusetts; Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian; Dante; Read 05/13/14



South America:

1. Costa Rica; The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks; Ethan Kelly; Read 05/05/14

2. Mexico; No Place to Run by Maya Banks; Sam Kelly

3. Belize; Hidden Away by Maya Banks; Sam Kelly

4. Peru; Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole; Garreth MacRieve

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7.

8.

9.

10.



Europe:

1. Russia; The Professional: Part 2 and The Professional: Part 3 by Kresley Cole; Aleksandr "The Siberian" Sevastyan; Read 01/06/14 and 01/20/14

2. Bermuda (British Territory); Dragos Takes a Holiday by Thea Harrison; Dragos Cuelebre; Read 01/18/14

3. Paris, France; Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley; Mac Mackenzie; Read 03/31/14

4. Scotland; Highlander Most Wantedby Maya Banks; Bowen Montgomery; Read 04/28/14

5. Venice, Italy; Tangle of Need by Nalini Singh; Riaz; Read 05/23/14

6. Hampshire, England; It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Klypas; Marcus, Lord Westcliff; Read 06/19/14

7. Budapest, Hungary; The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter; Amun

8. Berlin, Germany; Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian; Tegan

9. Prague, Czech Republic; Midnight Rising by Lara Adria; Rio

10. Ireland; The Hawk by Monica McCarty; Erik MacSorley



Asia:

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3.

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8.

9.

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Africa:

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8.

9.

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Antarctica:

1.

2.

Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and associated Southern Pacific Islands):

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Mythical:

1. Hell; The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter; Read 06/06/14

2. Sheoul; Reaver by Larissa Ione; Reaver

3. Rothkalina; Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole; Rydstrom Woede

4. Oblivion; Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole; Malkom Slaine

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Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:
Progress: 19 of 26

A- Aleksandr "The Siberian" Sevastyan; The Professional: Part 2 and The Professional: Part 3 by Kresley Cole; Read 01/06/14 and 01/20/14

B- Brock Lucas; Wild Man by Kristen Ashley; Read 01/14/14

C- Curran Lennart; Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews; Read 01/17/14

D- Dragos Cuelebre; Dragos Takes a Holiday by Thea Harrison; Read 01/18/14

E- Edward "Eddie" Chavez; Rock Chick Rescue by Kristen Ashley; Read 02/26/14

F- Fade; Enclave by Ann Aguirre

G- Gabriel MacBain; Saving Grace by Julie Garwood; Read 07/06/14

H- Holden “Max” Maxwell; The Gamble by Kristen Ashley; Read 03/05/14

I- Iain MacKinnon; Surrender by Pamela Clare; Read 07/23/14

J- Jesse “Ruger” Gray; Reaper's Legacy by Joanna Wylde; Read 02/02/14

K- Kai “Mace” Mason; Rock Chick Reckoning by Kristen Ashley; Read 04/22/14

L- Liam "Lee" Nightingale; Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley; Read 02/22/14

M- Mitch Lawson; Law Man by Kristen Ashley; Read 03/06/14

N- Noel; Angel’s Wolf in Angels' Flight by Nalini Singh

O- Oliver Sharpe; The Truth About Lord Stoneville by Sabrina Jeffries

P- Parker "Shy" Cage; Own the Wind by Kristen Ashley; Read 07/03/14

Q- Kaden Quinn; Eternity Embraced by Larissa Ione

R- Reyes Farrow; Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones; Read 01/31/14

S- Sam Kelly; No Place to Run by Maya Banks

T- Tobias “Four” Eaton; Insurgent by Veronica Roth; Read 02/26/14

U-

V- Vance Ouray Crowe; Rock Chick Renegade by Kristen Ashley; Read 03/17/14

W- Wrath; The King by J. R. Ward; Read 04/09/14

X- Max Shannon; Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh; Read 01/24/14

Y-

Z- Zach; Stoke of Enticement in Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh; Read 06/10/14

Montly update (June) - Part 1


Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1 - December 31

Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
Instructions: Spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters.

20/20 completed

B: The Boss' Boxed Set by Seraphina Donavan == 01/20
O: Laurel O'Donnell's The Bride and the Brute == 01/28
N: Nalini Singh's Shield of Winter == 06/06
A: Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04
F: Lori Foster's Savor the Danger == 01/10
I: In For A Penny by Carol Lynne == 02/04
D: Tessa Dare's Romancing the Duke == 02/13
E: Cynthia Eden's Die For Me: A Novel of the Valentine Killer == 02/28

H: Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05
E: Cynthia Eden's Fear For Me: A Novel of the Bayou Butcher == 03/25
A: Abigail Roux's Stars & Stripes == 01/23
R: Raul Vega - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06
T: Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
B: Connie Brockway's Promise Me Heaven == 02/23
R: Rebecca Zanetti's Forgotten Sins == 01/13
E: Cynthia Eden's Scream For Me: A Novel of the Night Hunter == 05/02
A: Vivian Arend's Baby, Be Mine == 04/15
K: Laura Kaye's Hard as You Can == 03/02
E: Cynthia Eden's Mine to Crave == 05/13
R: Lisa Marie Rice's Midnight Shadows == 01/14


Option B: Dangerous Hero World Tour
Instructions: The reader will be given 8 regions (corresponding to continents and one for any mythical location). Each option has a designated maximum number of slots for a total of 50 slots. The goal of this challenge is to read a certain number of books with dangerous heroes that take place in the various regions. List the hero, the book and author and location when you post your stats. The readers can use the maximum number of slots in each region to their own advantage, with no minimum, but the total has to add up to 50 books and locations. A book can only be used once. No location can be repeated. For the North American section, any US state qualifies, but the state can only be used one time. The same applies for each country in that particular region.

15/50 completed

North America (maximum of ten slots)
1. Ohio, USA - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
2. Illinois, USA - Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04
3. Yukon, Canada - Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05
4. Texas, USA - - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06
5. Wyoming, USA - Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelei James == 01/08
6. Kentucky, USA - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10
7. Washington, USA - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
8. West Virginia, USA - Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux == 01/23
9. Colorado, USA - The Rancher's Virgin Acquisition by Lynda Chance == 02/17
10. Louisianna, USA - Die For Me: A Novel of the Valentine Killer by Cynthia Eden == 02/28

South America (maximum of ten slots)
1.

Europe (maximum of ten slots)
1. Greece - Midnight Shadows by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/14
2. England - The Bride and the Brute by Laurel O'Donnell == 01/28
3. France - Promise Me Heaven by Connie Brockway == 02/23
4. Russia - Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh == 06/06
5.

Asia (maximum of ten slots)
1.

Africa (maximum of ten slots)
1.

Antarctica (maximum of two slots)
1.

Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and associated Southern Pacific Islands) (maximum of five slots)
1.

Mythical (maximum of eight slots)
1. Calyx (fictional planet) - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
2.

Option C: ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity
Instructions: Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2014. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

18/26 completed

A: Anthony Ross - Fear For Me: A Novel of the Bayou Butcher by Cynthia Eden == 03/25
B: Brandt McKay - Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelei James == 01/08
C: Anthony Callahan - The Boss' Boxed Set by Seraphina Donavan == 01/20
D: Dylan Harper - Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05
E: Paul Ellis - Propositioning Her Brother’s Best Friend by Sam Crescent == 02/21
F:
G: Ty Grady - Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux == 01/23
H: Reese Harrington - The Bride and the Brute by Laurel O'Donnell == 01/28
I:
J: Jackson Savor - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10
K: Douglas Kowalski - - Midnight Shadows by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/14
L: Luke Butler - The Rancher's Virgin Acquisition by Lynda Chance == 02/17
M: Matt Dean - Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/31
N:
O: Nick O'Flaherty - Shock & Awe by Abigail Roux == 05/31
P:
Q:
R: Raul Vega - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06
S: Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
T: Trace Rivers - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
U:
V: Vicious - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
W: Gareth of Wyckmere - Desire by Amanda Quick == 06/03
X:
Y:
Z: Zane Garrett - Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04


Option D: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category.

3/10 completed

1. Angel or demon
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Vicious - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
7. Vampire
8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities: Vasic - Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh == 06/06
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)