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I have become a challenge addict lately so I was looking through all of my groups and thankfully found this challenge because it sounds like so much fun. Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1 - December 31
Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:
6/13 Complete
1. Angel or demon -
2.god or demi-god -
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter - Waking the Beast by Lacey Thorn - Read 6/22/14
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User - Her Mad Hatter by Marie Hall - Read 6/28/14
5.Immortal Warrior - No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Read 6/27/14
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension - Tempting Rever by Laurann Dohner - Read 6/28/14
7.Vampire - Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian - Read 7/28/14
8.Faerie (any Fae creature) -
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti - Read 7/28/14
10.Time-Traveler -
11.Superhero -
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)
Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale :
10/10 Complete
10: Maverick by Lora Leigh - Read 6/23/14
9: Enslave Me Sweetly by Gena Showalter - Read 8/2/14
8: Craving Redemption by Nicole Jacquelyn - Read 8/1/14
7: Lock & Key by Cat Porter - Read 7/26/14
6: Renegade Lady by Dawn Martens - Read 7/19/14
5: No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Read 6/27/14
4: Waking the Beast by Lacey Thorn - Read 6/22/14
3: Temptation Rising – A.C. Arthur Read 7/15/14
2: Unbeloved by Madeline Sheehan - Read 6/25/14
1: Tempting Rever by Laurann Dohner - Read 6/28/14
Option G--Mission Impossible:
3/9 Complete
1. The Brain- Enslave Me Sweetly by Gena Showalter - Read 8/2/14
2. The Brawn- No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Read 6/27/14
3. The Thief-
4. The Fast-Talker—
5. The Con-Man—
6. The Marksman—
7. The Looker— Little Black Book by Tabatha Vargo - Read 7/1/14
8. The Oddball-
9. The Hacker/Inventor-
My June update :-Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:
1. I KISSED A BAD BOY (14 letters)
7/14
I:
K:
I:
S:
S:The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter
E:
D:
A:Absolution by Susannah Sandlin
B:
A:
D:
B:
O:Onyx by Jennifer L Armentrout
Y:
Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:
4/11 Bonus: 0/2
1. Angel or demon Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole
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 The Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley
7. Vampire Lothaire by Kresley Cole
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)
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Way to go, Ladies!
Montly update (August) - Part 1Dangerous 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.
16/50 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. Ireland - Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning == 08/01
6.
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.
4/10 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): V'lane - Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning == 08/01
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)
Montly update (August) - Part 2Dangerous 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.
10/10 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.
Jericho Barrons - Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning == 08/01
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.
5/8 completed
1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight: Desire by Amanda Quick == 06/03
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.
5/5 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
5. The Con-Man—This crew member is good at pulling the wool over any person’s eyes: Jericho Barrons - Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning == 08/01
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
I am posting an update Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1 - December 31
Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:
6/13 Complete
1. Angel or demon -
2.god or demi-god -
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter - Waking the Beast by Lacey Thorn - Read 6/22/14
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User - Her Mad Hatter by Marie Hall - Read 6/28/14
5.Immortal Warrior - No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Read 6/27/14
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension - Tempting Rever by Laurann Dohner - Read 6/28/14
7.Vampire - Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian - Read 7/28/14
8.Faerie (any Fae creature) -
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti - Read 7/28/14
10.Time-Traveler -
11.Superhero -
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)
Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale :
10/10 Complete
10: Maverick by Lora Leigh - Read 6/23/14
9: Enslave Me Sweetly by Gena Showalter - Read 8/2/14
8: Craving Redemption by Nicole Jacquelyn - Read 8/1/14
7: Lock & Key by Cat Porter - Read 7/26/14
6: Renegade Lady by Dawn Martens - Read 7/19/14
5: No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Read 6/27/14
4: Waking the Beast by Lacey Thorn - Read 6/22/14
3: Temptation Rising – A.C. Arthur Read 7/15/14
2: Unbeloved by Madeline Sheehan - Read 6/25/14
1: Tempting Rever by Laurann Dohner - Read 6/28/14
Option G--Mission Impossible:
3/9 Complete
1. The Brain- Enslave Me Sweetly by Gena Showalter - Read 8/2/14
2. The Brawn- No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Read 6/27/14
3. The Thief-
4. The Fast-Talker—
5. The Con-Man—
6. The Marksman—
7. The Looker— Little Black Book by Tabatha Vargo - Read 7/1/14
8. The Oddball-
9. The Hacker/Inventor-
Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014 Option A-Spell Out Your Love
20/20
H - Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy 8/15/14 5*
E - Christine Edwards Claimed in Canada 8/10/14 3*
A - Ann Mayburn My Wicked Valentine Read 8/5/14 3*
R - Red Dirt Heart by NR Walker 8/24/14 4*
T - Tragically Broken 8/25/14 3*
I - Inevitable 11/1/14 4*
N - Not Your Damn Submissive 9/30/14 4*
H - Hot as Hades 9/22/14 4*
I - In Bed with a Highlander 11/2/14 4*
S - Safe Harbor by Tymber Dalton 8/13/14 4*
P - The Proposition by Jennifer Lyon 8/27/14 4*
O - One Urge 9/1/14 3*
S - Show Me, Baby: 1001 Dark Nights 8/22/14 4*
S - Slade 9/6/14 4*
E - Emma's Education by Abby Blake 8/16/14 4*
S - A SEAL's Seduction by Tawny Weber 9/14/14 3.5*
S- A SEAL's Surrender by Tawny Weber 9/15/14 4*
I - Irresistible Desire 11/13/14 2.5*
O - One Night with a Cowboy 11/11/14 4*
N - Not Your Damn Dom 10/4/14 5*
I'll try this. Option C it is. Done!
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- Ailean the Wicked in Everlasting Bad Boys 6/14, Talon Avery in Talon's Heart 6/8
B- Blackie in Haunting Blackie 2/2, Rule Breaker in Rule Breaker 3/11
C- Charles in Cry Wolf 3/1, Curran from Magic Bites 8/14
D- Ryder Duncan in Once Bitten, Twice Burned 8/9
E- Sawyer Evans in Sweet Temptation 9/1
F- Finn Stavros in Darkness Awakened 7/27
G- Garrick in Bayou Noel 1/19
H- Hades in The Deep End of the Sea 5/16, Hauk in Born of Fury 7/14
I- Ian O'Connell in Call of the Sea 2/21
J- Jake Cooper in The Sheriff and the Innocent Housekeeper 9/18, Jace McAllister in Ignite 9/14
K- Donovan Kelly in After the Storm 1/17, Kieran Delaney in Shrouded in Blackness 7/27
L- Dex Locke in Under Locke 1/21
M- Mitch Lawson in Law Man 1/24
N- Bo Novikov in Beast Behaving Badly 5/20, Niles Van Holtz in When He Was Bad 5/4
O- Oliver Sharpe in The Truth About Lord Stoneville 11/10
P- Mitchell Patrick Ryan O'Neill Shaw in The Mane Attraction 5/20
Q- Nykyrian Quikiades in Born of Night 10/17
R- Roark O'Connell in Call of the Untamed 2/21, Ruger in Reaper's Legacy 2/23
S- Simon in Murder of Crows 4/3
T- Tack Allen in Motorcycle Man 7/12, Thane in Burning Dawn 5/8
U- Uriel in Avenger's Angel 11/21
V- Vic Barinov in Bite Me 4/3
W- Brian 'Bear' Warren in Perfect Collision 5/5
X- Xanthus Dimitriou in Rising 3/5
Y- Cage York in Sometimes It Lasts 10/14
Z- Zeus Drakos in Zeus 2/23
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 - Walking On Air 3/9, Son of No One 9/12
2. god or demi-god - Zeus 2/23, The Deep End of the Sea 5/16
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter - Everlasting Bad Boys (dragon) 6/14
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User - Murder of Crows (blood magic) 4/3
5. Immortal Warrior - Father Mine 1/5, Archangel's Storm 1/9
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension - Burning Dawn 5/8
7. Vampire - Once Bitten, Twice Burned 8/9
8. Faerie (any Fae creature) -
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific) - (heroine) Being Jamie Baker 6/17
10. Time-Traveler -
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers) -
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories) - Ellie in Avenger's Angel 11/21
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories) -
Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014
Options: A (Compete!), B, and C
Updated: 09/29/14
Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:
Progress: 15 of 15
F-
A- (Ashley);
T-
A- (Armstrong);
L-
L-
Y- (Young);
H-
A-
N- (Nalini);
D-
S-
O-
M-
E-
Option B--Dangerous Hero World Tour:
Progress: 24 of 50
North America:
1. Colorado;
2. Georgia;
3. New York;
4. New Mexico;
5. Idaho;
6. Ontario, Canada;
7. Illinois;
8. Souix City, Iowa;
9. California;
10. Massachusetts;
South America:
1. Costa Rica;
2. Mexico;
3. Belize; Hidden Away by Maya Banks; Garrett Kelly
4. Peru;
5.
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7.
8.
9.
10.
Europe:
1. Russia;
2. Bermuda (British Territory);
3. Paris, France;
4. Scotland;
5. Venice, Italy;
6. Hampshire, England;
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:
1. Port Gagra, Republic of Georgia;
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8.
9.
10.
Africa:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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9.
10.
Antarctica:
1.
2.
Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and associated Southern Pacific Islands):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Mythical:
1. Hell;
2. Sheoul;
3. Rothkalina; Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole; Rydstrom Woede
4. Oblivion; Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole; Malkom Slaine
5. Angel Refuge;
6. Demon Realms; Dark Skye by Kresley Cole; Thronos Talos; Read 08/13/14
7.
8.
Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:
Progress: 23 of 26
A- Aleksandr "The Siberian" Sevastyan;
B- Brock Lucas;
C- Curran Lennart;
D- Dragos Cuelebre;
E- Edward "Eddie" Chavez;
F- Fade;
G- Gabriel MacBain;
H- Holden “Max” Maxwell;
I- Iain MacKinnon;
J- Jesse “Ruger” Gray;
K- Kai “Mace” Mason;
L- Liam "Lee" Nightingale;
M- Mitch Lawson;
N- Noel;
O- Oliver Sharpe;
P- Parker "Shy" Cage;
Q- Kaden Quinn; Eternity Embraced by Larissa Ione
R- Reyes Farrow;
S- Sam Kelly;
T- Tobias “Four” Eaton;
U-
V- Vance Ouray Crowe;
W- Wrath;
X- Max Shannon;
Y-
Z- Zach;
Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014
Options: D, E, F, and G
Updated: 09/20/14
Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:
Progress: 7 of 11
1. Angel or Demon:
2. God or Demi-God: Reyes Farrow (Son of Satan);
3. Werewolf or Shapeshifter: Curran Lennart;
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User: Kate Daniels;
5. Immortal Warrior:
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Dante;
7. Vampire: Wrath;
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;
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories):
Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale:
Progress: 1 of 10
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10- Aleksandr "The Siberian" Sevastyan;
Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes:
Progress: 4 of 13
1. Scottish/Highlander Warrior: Bowen Montgomery;
2. Knight: Gentle Warrior by Julie Garwood
3. Archer:
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero: (Lord) Marcus, Lord Westcliff;
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw:
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal: Iain MacKinnon;
7. Native American Warrior: Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson
8. Gambler or Rogue: Giles Masters; How to Woo a Reluctant Lady by Sabrina Jeffries
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;
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;
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;
Montly update (October) - Part 1Dangerous 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.
17/50 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. Ireland - Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning == 08/01
6. Spain - I Kissed an Earl by Julie Anne Long == 10/12
7.
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.
21/26 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: Edward "Easy" Cantrell - Hard to Hold on To by Laura Kaye == 10/16
F: Captain Asher Flint, Earl of Ardmay - I Kissed an Earl by Julie Anne Long == 10/12
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: Paul Ellis - Propositioning Her Brother’s Best Friend by Sam Crescent == 02/21
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: Saxon - Mine to Have by Cynthia Eden == 09/30
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.
5/10 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: Janvier - Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh == 10/29
8. Faerie (any Fae creature): V'lane - Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning == 08/01
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)
Montly update (October) - Part 2Dangerous 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.
10/10 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.
Jericho Barrons - Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning == 08/01
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.
5/8 completed
1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight: Desire by Amanda Quick == 06/03
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.
5/5 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
5. The Con-Man—This crew member is good at pulling the wool over any person’s eyes: Jericho Barrons - Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning == 08/01
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
Mod
Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014
Options: D (COMPLETE!), E (COMPLETE!), F, and G (COMPLETE!)
Updated: 12/05/14
Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:
Progress: 11 of 11 (COMPLETE!)
1. Angel or Demon:
2. God or Demi-God: Reyes Farrow (Son of Satan);
3. Werewolf or Shapeshifter: Curran Lennart;
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User: Kate Daniels;
5. Immortal Warrior: Gideon;
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Dante;
7. Vampire: Wrath;
8. Faerie (any Fae creature): Niniane Lorelle;
9. Genetically-Enhanced or Altered Hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Vasic;
10. Time-Traveler: Cian MacKeltar;
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers):
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories): Kaleb Krychek;
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories):
Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale:
Progress: 10 of 10 (COMPLETE!)
1- Kai “Mace” Mason;
2- Eddie Chavez;
3- Tucker Creed;
4- Galen;
5- Ren Zano;
6- Knight Sebring;
7- Reyes Farrow;
8- Raiden Ulysses Miller;
9- Deacon;
10- Aleksandr "The Siberian" Sevastyan;
Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes:
Progress: 4 of 13
1. Scottish/Highlander Warrior: Bowen Montgomery;
2. Knight: Gentle Warrior by Julie Garwood
3. Archer:
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero: (Lord) Marcus, Lord Westcliff;
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw:
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal: Iain MacKinnon;
7. Native American Warrior: Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson
8. Gambler or Rogue: Jarret Sharpe; A Hellion in Her Bed by Sabrina Jeffries
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: 9 of 9 (COMPLETE!)
1. The Brain: Tor MacLeod;
2. The Brawn: Aleksandr "The Siberian" Sevastyan;
3. The Thief: Gideon;
4. The Fast-Talker: Ren Zano;
5. The Con-Man: Deacon;
6. The Marksman: Gabriel MacBain;
7. The Looker: Knight Sebring;
8. The Oddball: Kai “Mace” Mason;
9. The Hacker/Inventor: Vance Crowe;
Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014
Options: A (COMPLETE!), B, and C (COMPLETE!)
Updated: 12/02/14
Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:
Progress: 15 of 15 (COMPLETE!)
F-
A- (Ashley);
T-
A- (Armstrong);
L-
L-
Y- (Young);
H-
A-
N- (Nalini);
D-
S-
O-
M-
E-
Option B--Dangerous Hero World Tour:
Progress: 28 of 50
North America:
1. Colorado;
2. Georgia;
3. New York;
4. New Mexico;
5. Idaho;
6. Ontario, Canada;
7. Illinois;
8. Souix City, Iowa;
9. California;
10. Massachusetts;
South America:
1. Costa Rica;
2. Mexico;
3. Belize;
4. Peru;
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Europe:
1. Russia;
2. Bermuda (British Territory);
3. Paris, France;
4. Scotland;
5. Venice, Italy;
6. Hampshire, England;
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:
1. Port Gagra, Republic of Georgia;
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. Hell;
2. Sheoul;
3. Rothkalina;
4. Oblivion;
5. Angel Refuge;
6. Demon Realms;
7. Adryal;
8.
Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:
Progress: 26 of 26 (COMPLETE!)
A- Aleksandr "The Siberian" Sevastyan;
B- Brock Lucas;
C- Curran Lennart;
D- Dragos Cuelebre;
E- Edward "Eddie" Chavez;
F- Fade;
G- Gabriel MacBain;
H- Holden “Max” Maxwell;
I- Iain MacKinnon;
J- Jesse “Ruger” Gray;
K- Kai “Mace” Mason;
L- Liam "Lee" Nightingale;
M- Mitch Lawson;
N- Noel;
O- Oliver Sharpe;
P- Parker "Shy" Cage;
Q- Kaden Quinn;
R- Reyes Farrow;
S- Sam Kelly;
T- Tobias “Four” Eaton;
U- Raiden Ulysses Miller (using middle name);
V- Vance Ouray Crowe;
W- Wrath;
X- Max Shannon;
Y- Yenrieth;
Z- Zach;
Montly update (December) - Part 1Dangerous 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.
18/50 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. Ireland - Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning == 08/01
6. Spain - I Kissed an Earl by Julie Anne Long == 10/12
7.
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. Garden (fictional planet) - Taunting Krell by Laurann Dohner == 12/07
3.
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.
21/26 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: Edward "Easy" Cantrell - Hard to Hold on To by Laura Kaye == 10/16
F: Captain Asher Flint, Earl of Ardmay - I Kissed an Earl by Julie Anne Long == 10/12
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: Paul Ellis - Propositioning Her Brother’s Best Friend by Sam Crescent == 02/21
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: Saxon - Mine to Have by Cynthia Eden == 09/30
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.
7/10 completed
1. Angel or demon
2. God or demi-god
3. Shapeshifter: Lou Crushek - Bear Meets Girl by Shelly Laurenston == 12/13
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: Janvier - Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh == 10/29
8. Faerie (any Fae creature): V'lane - Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning == 08/01
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: Cyborg: Krell - Taunting Krell by Laurann Dohner == 12/07
Montly update (December) - Part 2Dangerous 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.
10/10 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.
Jericho Barrons - Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning == 08/01
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.
5/8 completed
1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight: Desire by Amanda Quick == 06/03
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.
5/5 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
5. The Con-Man—This crew member is good at pulling the wool over any person’s eyes: Jericho Barrons - Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning == 08/01
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
Done!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
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Update: 12/28/14
Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:
KNIGHT IN TARNISHED ARMOR (22 letters)
K-Kelly, Vanessa, Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom 3/6
N-Never Marry a Viscount by Anne Stuart 8/2
I-In Want of a Wife by Jo Goodman 3/18
G-Geoff Johns, JLA, Vol. 1 Worlds Most Dangerous 10/8
H-Healing Summer, Elizabeth Seckman 1/30
T-Thomas, Jodi, Betting the Rainbow 2/22
I-Infamous Reign by Steve McHugh 3/13
N-Nalini Singh, Kiss of Snow 8/28
T-Thomas E. Sniegoski, In the House of the Wicked 7/21
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: 22/22
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. Suspect by Robert Crais. 10/2. Location: California
6. Walking in the Midst of a Fire by Thomas E. Sniegoski. 10/14. Location: Massachusetts
7. SecondWorld by Jeremy Robinson. 8/19. Location: Florida Keys
8. Frostbitten by Heather Beck 10/31. Location: Canada
9. Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson 8/27. Location: Illinois
10. Dealing Her Final Card by Jennie Lucas 8/26. Location: Hawaii
South America (maximum of ten slots)
1. Courageous by Diana Palmer 3/1. Location: Manaus
2. Pulse by Jeremy Robinson 12/4. Location: Peru
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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. The Severed Streets by Paul Cornell 8/21. Location: London, England.
9. The Brazilian's Blackmail Bargain by Abby Green 6/28. Location: Ireland
10.
Asia (maximum of ten slots)
1. City of Jasmine by Deanna Raybourn 2/27. Location: Damascus
2. Wolverine: Japan's Most Wanted by Jason Latour 9/11. Location: Japan
3. In the Sheikh's Marriage Bed by Sarah Morgan 8/25. Location: Kazbhan in the Middle East.
4. The Ultimate Seduction by Dani Collins 6/13. Location: Venezuela.
5. The Savage Fortress by Sarwat Chadda 4/17. Location: India.
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Africa (maximum of ten slots)
1. A Reputation for Revenge by Jennie Lucas 12/8. Location: Marrakech
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Antarctica (maximum of two slots)
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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. The Hawk and the Lamb by Susan Napier 9/14. Location: Island in Australasia.
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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. Irredeemable, Volume 6 by Mark Waid 9/11. Location: Gehnom (insane asylum planet)
7. Perilous Shield by Jack Campbell. Location: Syndicate Worlds (space)
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Update: 12/28
Completed: 34/50
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-Alexander, Viscount Griffith from Never Marry a Viscount by Anne Stuart 8/2
B-Bruce Wayne from Batman Night of the Owls by Scott Snyder 11/20
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
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J-John Constantine from Hellblazer: Constantine Volume 3: The Fear Machine 2/14
K-Kev Costain from The Severed Streets by Paul Cornell 8/21
L-Jay Lorance from The Dark Side of Desire by Michelle Reid 6/13
M-Marsh, Raybould from Necessary Evil by Ian Tregillis 1/14
N-Nate Garrett from With Silent Screams by Steve McHugh 3/13
O-Oliver Queen from Justice League: Cry for Justice by James Robinson 11/16
P-Prince Titus IV from The Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas 6/24
Q-Quatermaine, Allan from The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Volume 1 by Alan Moore 1/25
R-Ryzard Vrbancic 6/13
S-Jack "King" Sigler from Pulse by Jeremy Robinson 12/4
T-Thomas Paxton from Rogue Spy by Joanna Bourne 10/1
U-Ugrik from The Iron Jackal by Chris Wooding 5/22
V-Vladimir Xendzov from Dealing Her Final Card by Jennie Lucas 8/26
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-Jay Young from Justice League Dark by
Z-Zack Overkill from Incognito by Ed Brubaker 5/15
Completed: 25/26
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 from Hellboy Volume 1: Seed of Destruction by Mike Mignola 1/18
2.god or demi-god Avengers: Thor from Endless Wartime by Warren Ellis 6/3
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--Wolverine from Wolverine: Japan's Most Wanted by Jason Latour 9/11
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)--Ken Norton from Deadly Game by Christine Feehan 5/20
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)--Mitch Shelly from Resurrection Man, Vol 2: A Matter of Life and Death by Dan Abnett 10/18
Update: 12/28
Completed: 12/13
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Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale :
Dangerous Hero Scale:
1-Morgan Longstreet from In Want of a Wife by Jo Goodman 3/18
2-Remy Chandler from In the House of the Wicked by Thomas E. Sniegoski 7/21
3-Erion from Eternal Demon by Laura Wright 2/5
4-Garik Jacobsen from Virtue Falls by Christina Dodd 7/30
5-Jonah Hex from All Star Western, Volume 1: Guns and Gotham by Justin Gray 7/23
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-Damian Wayne from Batman and Son by Grant Morrison 11/25
10-Nate Garrett from With Silent Screams by Steve McHugh 3/13
Update: 12/28
Completed: 10/10
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-Arran MacLawry from Rogue With a Brogue by Suzanne Enoch 6/28
2. Knight-The Red Knight from The Robber Knight by Robert Thier 7/16
3. Archer--Thomas Carpenter from Crimes Against Magic by Steve McHugh 2/27
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero--Prince Titus from The Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas 6/24
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-Tomahawk from All Star Western Volume 3: The Black Diamond Probability by Justin Gray 9/1
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--Wolverine from Wolverine Origins Volume 1: Born in Blood by Daniel Way 10/18
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: 12/28
Completed: 10/13
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.--Lord Wyndham from Seducing the Spy by Celeste Bradley 8/31
2. The Brawn-the physical fighter of the crew.--Maxim Prakenskii from Air Bound by Christine Feehan 6/14
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.--James Sheridan Rafferty from One More Valentine by Anne Stuart 8/1
5. The Con-Man—This crew member is good at pulling the wool over any person’s eyes. Also the person of many disguises.--John Constantine from Constantine by Jeff Lemire 6/18
6. The Marksman—The shooter who never misses.--Ken Norton from Deadly Game by Christine Feehan 5/20
7. The Looker—They use their good looks to their advantages.--The Prince's Man by Deborah Jay 1/2
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.--Oscar from The Real Boy by Anne Ursu 12/27
9. The Hacker/Inventor--techie guru/inventor who makes all the computer/technological magic happen so the mission can go off without a hitch.--Wade Watts from Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 7/30
Update: 12/28
Completed: 9/9
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Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale :
Dangerous Hero Scale:
1-Morgan Longstreet from In Want of a Wife by Jo Goodman 3/18
2-Remy Chandler from In the House of the Wicked by Thomas E. Sniegoski 7/21
3-Erion from Eternal Demon by Laura Wright 2/5
4-Garik Jacobsen from Virtue Falls by Christina Dodd 7/30
5-Jonah Hex from All Star Western, Volume 1: Guns and Gotham by Justin Gray 7/23
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-Damian Wayne from Batman and Son by Grant Morrison 11/25
10-Nate Garrett from With Silent Screams by Steve McHugh 3/13
Update: 12/28
Completed: 10/10
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-Arran MacLawry from Rogue With a Brogue by Suzanne Enoch 6/28
2. Knight-The Red Knight from The Robber Knight by Robert Thier 7/16
3. Archer--Thomas Carpenter from Crimes Against Magic by Steve McHugh 2/27
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero--Prince Titus from The Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas 6/24
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-Tomahawk from All Star Western Volume 3: The Black Diamond Probability by Justin Gray 9/1
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--Wolverine from Wolverine Origins Volume 1: Born in Blood by Daniel Way 10/18
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: 12/28
Completed: 10/13
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.--Lord Wyndham from Seducing the Spy by Celeste Bradley 8/31
2. The Brawn-the physical fighter of the crew.--Maxim Prakenskii from Air Bound by Christine Feehan 6/14
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.--James Sheridan Rafferty from One More Valentine by Anne Stuart 8/1
5. The Con-Man—This crew member is good at pulling the wool over any person’s eyes. Also the person of many disguises.--John Constantine from Constantine by Jeff Lemire 6/18
6. The Marksman—The shooter who never misses.--Ken Norton from Deadly Game by Christine Feehan 5/20
7. The Looker—They use their good looks to their advantages.--The Prince's Man by Deborah Jay 1/2
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.--Oscar from The Real Boy by Anne Ursu 12/27
9. The Hacker/Inventor--techie guru/inventor who makes all the computer/technological magic happen so the mission can go off without a hitch.--Wade Watts from Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 7/30
Update: 12/28
Completed: 9/9
FINAL UPDATE - I wasn't able to complete this MEGA challenge, but I did better than I'd expected. I'm happy!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.
18/50 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)
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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. Ireland - Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning == 08/01
6. Spain - I Kissed an Earl by Julie Anne Long == 10/12
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Asia (maximum of ten slots)
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Africa (maximum of ten slots)
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Antarctica (maximum of two slots)
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Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and associated Southern Pacific Islands) (maximum of five slots)
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Mythical (maximum of eight slots)
1. Calyx (fictional planet) - Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez == 02/09
2. Garden (fictional planet) - Taunting Krell by Laurann Dohner == 12/07
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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.
21/26 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: Edward "Easy" Cantrell - Hard to Hold on To by Laura Kaye == 10/16
F: Captain Asher Flint, Earl of Ardmay - I Kissed an Earl by Julie Anne Long == 10/12
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: Paul Ellis - Propositioning Her Brother’s Best Friend by Sam Crescent == 02/21
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: Saxon - Mine to Have by Cynthia Eden == 09/30
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.
7/10 completed
1. Angel or demon
2. God or demi-god
3. Shapeshifter: Lou Crushek - Bear Meets Girl by Shelly Laurenston == 12/13
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: Janvier - Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh == 10/29
8. Faerie (any Fae creature): V'lane - Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning == 08/01
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: Cyborg: Krell - Taunting Krell by Laurann Dohner == 12/07
FINAL UPDATEPart 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.
10/10 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.
Jericho Barrons - Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning == 08/01
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.
5/8 completed
1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight: Desire by Amanda Quick == 06/03
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.
5/5 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
5. The Con-Man—This crew member is good at pulling the wool over any person’s eyes: Jericho Barrons - Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning == 08/01
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
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Thanks for participating, everyone!
My End of year update - Thanks for the challenges! Nearly got there with option A but didn't quite finish my letter Y book in time! I had a great time doing both the options I chose :-)
Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:
1. I KISSED A BAD BOY (14 letters)
13/14 completed
I:
K:
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S:
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E:
D:
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B:
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Y: Yul in Magus of Stonewylde by Kit Berry
Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:
8/11 completed Bonus: 0/2
1. Angel or demon Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole 4/5/2014
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole. 29/1/2014
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User Faefever by Karen Marie Moning 24/2/2014
5. Immortal Warrior MacRieve by Kresley Cole 28/8/2014
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension The Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley. 3/3/2014
7. Vampire Lothaire by Kresley Cole 19/6/2014
8. Faerie (any Fae creature) Winter's Passage by Julie Kagawa 19/12/2014
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Fury by Laurann Dohner 30/9/2014
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)
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Ok here is how far I got. I REALLY enjoyed this challenge. It is fun to try to match the characteristics with the men in the books.Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1 - December 31
Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:
6/13 Complete
1. Angel or demon -
2.god or demi-god -
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter - Waking the Beast by Lacey Thorn - Read 6/22/14
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User - Her Mad Hatter by Marie Hall - Read 6/28/14
5.Immortal Warrior - No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Read 6/27/14
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension - Tempting Rever by Laurann Dohner - Read 6/28/14
7.Vampire - Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian - Read 7/28/14
8.Faerie (any Fae creature) -
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti - Read 7/28/14
10.Time-Traveler -
11.Superhero -
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)
Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale :
10/10 Complete
10: Maverick by Lora Leigh - Read 6/23/14
9: Enslave Me Sweetly by Gena Showalter - Read 8/2/14
8: Craving Redemption by Nicole Jacquelyn - Read 8/1/14
7: Lock & Key by Cat Porter - Read 7/26/14
6: Renegade Lady by Dawn Martens - Read 7/19/14
5: No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Read 6/27/14
4: Waking the Beast by Lacey Thorn - Read 6/22/14
3: Temptation Rising – A.C. Arthur Read 7/15/14
2: Unbeloved by Madeline Sheehan - Read 6/25/14
1: Tempting Rever by Laurann Dohner - Read 6/28/14
Option G--Mission Impossible:
4/9 Complete
1. The Brain- Enslave Me Sweetly by Gena Showalter - Read 8/2/14
2. The Brawn- No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Read 6/27/14
3. The Thief-
4. The Fast-Talker—
5. The Con-Man—
6. The Marksman— Retribution by Sherrilyn Kenyon Read 11/1/14
7. The Looker— Little Black Book by Tabatha Vargo - Read 7/1/14
8. The Oddball-
9. The Hacker/Inventor-
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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.
5/8 completed
1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight: Desire by Amanda Quick == 06/03
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.