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December Monthly Challenge: Participants' List Thread
2/10December: Demon Bound by Caitlin Kittredge
Book from Dec Baby: (off Mel W's shelf)
Geo/OH: Winter's Daughter by JC Wilder
Winter Words: Ice by Sarah Beth Durst
Xmas Theme: The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror, Version 2.0 by Christopher Moore
Internat'l Children's Day: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
May/Dec Pair: Dark Lover by JR Ward
Challenge Gift: ("Of Royal Line" Challenge) The Demon King and I by Candace Havens
Explore-A-Genre (Serial): (Samhain)
Pick-it-for-me Book: (Picked 4 me by LibraryLass) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
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only signing up for 5 this time1. ---
2. Covet by JR Ward (Valerie)
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4. Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. ---
6. ---
7. A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
8. Happy Hour of the Damned by Mark Henry
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10. Thunderbird Dreams by CE Murphy
3/10December: Demon Bound by Caitlin Kittredge
Book from Dec Baby: (off Mel W's shelf)
Geo/OH: Winter's Daughter by JC Wilder
Winter Words: Ice by Sarah Beth Durst
Xmas Theme:
Internat'l Children's Day: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
May/Dec Pair: Dark Lover by JR Ward
Challenge Gift: ("Of Royal Line" Challenge) The Demon King and I by Candace Havens
Explore-A-Genre (Serial): (Samhain)
Pick-it-for-me Book: (Picked 4 me by LibraryLass) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
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Hehehe. Steph, you're 30% done. I haven't even started reading one of my challenge books. You're flying, girl!
December Monthly Challenge:Updated 12/02/09
2/10 completed
1. December - "D":
2. December Birthday:Rumors by Anna Godbersen (Lauren's Shelf)
3. Geography - Ohio:
4. Winter Words - Cold:
5. Christmas Theme:
6. Children's Day:
7. May/December Age Difference:
8. Challenge Holiday Gift:
9. Serial Romance:
10.Reader's Choice:
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Progress 5/10
1. December: Read a book which title starts with "D"
Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione
2. Birthday: Read a book from a December B-day celebrant.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Ohio.
4. "Winter" Words: Read a book that has a "winter" word it its title (winter, frost, cold, ice, snow, etc).
5. Christmas Theme: Read a book that has a "Christmas" word in its title (mistletoe, christmas, holiday, santa, reindeer, etc) or has a Christmas theme cover.
Visions of Sugar Plums by Janet Evanovich
6. International Children's Day: Read a book that has a prominent child character.
7. May/December Affair: Read a book that features a relationship where there is a considerable "age" difference between the pair.
Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead
8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Read a book that you need for another challenge. Be sure to say for which challenge.
9. Explore-a-genre: Read a "category" or "serial" romance. (Ex. Mills & Boon, Harlequin, Candlelight, etc)
Cat Of A Different Color by Dana Marie Bell (Samhain)
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-Form Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Stray by Rachel Vincent (Karyn's recommendation)
1. December: Read a book which title starts with "D" Don't Look Down - Suzanne Enoch
2. Birthday: Read a book from a December B-day celebrant.
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke (Kristen)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Ohio.
Fast Women - Jennifer Crusie
4. "Winter" Words: Read a book that has a "winter" word it its title (winter, frost, cold, ice, snow, etc).
Dead of Winter (CSI:NY # 1) - Stuart Kaminsky
5. Christmas Theme: Read a book that has a "Christmas" word in its title (mistletoe, christmas, holiday, santa, reindeer, etc) or has a Christmas theme cover.
Christmas Bonus - Lori Foster
6. International Children's Day: Read a book that has a prominent child character.
Gone - Michael Grant
7. May/December Affair: Read a book that features a relationship where there is a considerable "age" difference between the pair.
Anyone But you - Jennifer Crusie
8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Read a book that you need for another challenge. Be sure to say for which challenge.
Fractured - Karin Slaughter (Serial Reader Challenge)
9. Explore-a-genre:
Talk About Sex - Vicky Lewis Thompson (Harlequin Blaze)* Finished December 2
10. Reader's Choice
Size 14 is not fat either - Meg Cabot * Finished December 2
Good luck Photojim. I hope everything goes well and we'll have you back in no time!
1/10. Hooray! Lots of hot scenes in Welcome to Temptation. Gotta love that ;)D for December..............Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K Hamilton
Birthday (Mel)................It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas
Winter Title...................Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
Christmas Title.............A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
Child in Book.................Girl in the Arena by Lise Haines
May/December..............Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas
Challenge (serial)..........Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
Category Book...............Stress & The City (Harlequin Flipside) by Stephanie Rowe
Pick-It Book...................Kiss & Hell by Dakota Cassidy
Here's my list. Found a book for the birthday category that I've had forever but been putting off reading. This is a good incentive.
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1. December: Read a book which title starts with "D" - Dreaming in Color by Cameron Dane
2. Birthday: Read a book from a December B-day celebrant - The Courage to Love by Samantha Kane (Lauren)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Ohio - Conquest by J.S. Frost
4. "Winter" Words: Read a book that has a "winter" word it its title - Frost Fair by Erastes
5. Christmas Theme: Read a book that has a "Christmas" word in its title - This Christmas by J.M. Snyder
6. International Children's Day: Read a book that has a prominent child character - First Steps by Sean Michael
7. May/December Affair - Physical Therapy) by Carol Lynne
8. Challenge Holiday Gift - Finding Home) by Cameron Dane (M/M Readers challenge, oldest book on my TBR shelf)
9. Explore-a-genre: Single Shots Classics - Running Away to Home by Chris Owen
10. Reader's Choice - Rough Ride by Carol Lynne
5/101. December:
2. Birthday(Valerie):
3. Geography: TBD
4. "Winter" Words:
5. Christmas Theme:Silent Night by Mary Higgins Clark
6. International Children's Day:
7. May/December Affair: My Immortal by Erin McCarthy
8. Challenge Holiday Gift:
9. Explore-a-genre:Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
10. Reader's Choice:Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
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2/10 read1."D": Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
2.B'Day:
3.Ohio:
4.Winter:
5.Christmas:
6.International Children's Day:
7.May/Dec Affair:
8.Challenge Holiday Gift:
9.Category/Serial Romance:
10.Pick-It-For-Me: Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares
Moderatrix Lori wrote: "Here's my list. Sorry it's late. No luck finding any M/M romance for the B-Day category :([bookco..."Hi Lori,
I know Emma Holly has some books that have some M/M scenes along with F/M. You could try Fairyville or Demon's Fire. Not sure if that helps??
Valorie wrote: "I know Emma Holly has some books that have some M/M scenes along with F/M. You could try Fairyville or Demon's Fire. Not sure if that helps?? ..."Thanks Valorie. It didn't look like any of the birthday girls this month had any M/M on their shelves but I didn't look through all of their shelves. I'll take another look.
Moderatrix Lori wrote: "Valorie wrote: "I know Emma Holly has some books that have some M/M scenes along with F/M. You could try Fairyville or Demon's Fire. Not sure if that helps?? ..."Thanks Valorie. It didn't look ..."
Try Kate Douglas too (Wolf Tales series)
2/10 read1. "D": Derik's Bane by MaryJanice Davidson
2. B'Day: Witch Blood by Anya Bast
3. Ohio: Causing Havoc by Lori Foster
4. Winter: Devil In Winter by Lisa Kleypas
6. International Children's Day:
7. May/Dec Affair: When Strangers Marry by Lisa Kleypas
8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Witch Fire by Anya Bast(PNR Group December Monthly Challenge)
9. Category/Serial Romance:
4/10December: Demon Bound by Caitlin Kittredge
Book from Dec Baby: (off Mel W's shelf)
Geo/OH: Winter's Daughter by JC Wilder
Winter Words: Ice by Sarah Beth Durst
Xmas Theme:
Internat'l Children's Day: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
May/Dec Pair:
Challenge Gift: ("Of Royal Line" Challenge) The Demon King and I by Candace Havens
Explore-A-Genre (Serial): (Samhain)
Pick-it-for-me Book: (Picked 4 me by LibraryLass) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
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?? Question for all you BDB fans in my review of Dark Lover, just curious, not over analyzing. I loved the book! :)
only signing up for 5 this time12/2 - 1 down, 4 to go
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2. Covet by JR Ward (Valerie)
3. ---
4. Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. ---
6. ---
7. A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
8. Happy Hour of the Damned by Mark Henry
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10.
2 of 10 complete 2. Birthday Book: The Lost Symbol (Jess)
3. Ohio:
4. Winter
5. Christmas Themed:
6. Children's Day:
8. Another Challenge:
9. Serial Romance:
10. Reader's Choice: Hummingbird, joshua gaylord
1/10 Done1. D Title - Dominic by Elizabeth Amber
2. Dec B-day (Lauren) The Burning by Susan Squires
3. Ohio - High Stakes by Erin McCarthy
4. Winter title - Deep kiss of Winter - Kresley Cole et al
5. Christmas theme - Holidays Are Hell - Anthology
6. Child Character - Guardian Angel by Debra Webb
7. May/December - A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister (Vampires are older, does this count?)
8. Challenge Book -
9. Serial Romance - Edge of Danger by Rhyannon Byrd
10. Reader's Choice - The Hunger by Susan Squires
To Read
Done
1/101. December — Dangerously Attractive by Jenna Ryan
2. Birthday — Love You to Death by Shannon K. Butcher (B-day celebrant - Shannon)
3. Geography (Ohio) — Mouth to Mouth by Erin McCarthy
4. Winter — Snowy Night with a Stranger by Jane Feather et al.
5. Christmas —
6. Child — My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent
7. My/December Affair — Dark Curse by Christine Feehan
8. Other Challenge — Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan (for the Serial Reader Challenge)
9. Explore a Genre: Category/Serial Romance — Kissing The Key Witness by Jenna Ryan
10. Reader's Choice — Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan
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1. D Title - 2. Dec B-day (Lauren) - Dark Desire's after Dusk - Kresley Cole
3. Ohio - Welcome to Temptation - Jennifer Crusie
4. Winter title - Deep kiss of Winter - Kresley Cole et al
5. Christmas theme -
6. Child Character - The Subtle Knife - Philip Pullman
7. May/December - Seize the Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon
8. Challenge Book - Kiss of a Demon King - Kresley Cole (Paranormal Romance December)
9. Serial Romance - Craving Beauty - Nalini Singh
10. Reader's Choice - Blaze of Memory - Nalini Singh
Michelle (shelli_m)
2/10 read1. Starts with "D": Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
2. B-Day (Lauren): Bergdorf Blondes A Novel by Plum Sykes
3. Ohio:
4. "Winter" word: Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2) by Richelle Mead
5. Christmas Theme: Jingle Boy by Kieran Scott
6. International Children's Day:
7. May/Dec Affair: Elegance by Kathleen Tessaro
8. Challenge Holiday Gift (Serial Readers Challenge): Chosen by P.C. Cast
9. Category/Serial Romance: His Lady Mistress by Elizabeth Rolls
10. Reader's Choice: The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
Update: 4 December. 1. December: Title starts with 'D': Dragonquest by Anne McCaffrey. TBR.
2. December b'day shelves: Poison Study by Maria Synder. From Kristen's shelves. Currently reading.
3. Geography: Ohio: A Date with the Other Side by Erin McCarthy. 2 Dec.
4. "Winter" words: The Winter Queen by Amanda McCabe. TBR.
5. Christmas theme: A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas. TBR.
6. International Children's Day: Mrs. Scrooge by Barbara Bretton. 3 Dec.
7. May/December Affair: First and Forever by Katherine Kendall. TBR.
8. Challenge Holiday Gift: The Surgeon of Crowthorne A Tale of Murder, Madness and the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester. From 'A Lifetiem of Books" challenge. TBR.
9. Explore-a-genre: "Category" romance: The Heart of Christmas A Handful of Gold\The Season for Suitors\This Wicked Gift by Mary Balogh & others. 2 Dec.
10. Pick-it-for me: TBD... depends on my mood...
The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale OR
Silk by Alessandro Baricco OR
Soulless by Gail Carriger. I still haven't chosen yet, Kasia!
I'm in for this month but am on leave atm and my list is at work d'oh. Will post in day or so :)
tosca wrote: "I'm in for this month but am on leave atm and my list is at work d'oh. Will post in day or so :)"Been there - done that... Have a happy time off!
1. D Title - 2. Dec B-day (Lauren) -
3. Ohio - Welcome to Temptation - Jennifer Crusie
4. Winter title - Deep kiss of Winter - Kresley Cole et al
5. Christmas theme -
6. Child Character - The Subtle Knife - Philip Pullman
7. May/December - Seize the Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon
8. Challenge Book - Kiss of a Demon King - Kresley Cole (Paranormal Romance December)
9. Serial Romance - Craving Beauty - Nalini Singh
10. Reader's Choice - Blaze of Memory - Nalini Singh
Michelle (shelli_m)
1. December: Read a book which title starts with "D" 2. Birthday: Read a book from a December B-day celebrant.
Persuasion
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Ohio.
Sula
4. "Winter" Words: Read a book that has a "winter" word it its title (winter, frost, cold, ice, snow, etc).
My Thirteenth Winter A Memoir
5. Christmas Theme: Read a book that has a "Christmas" word in its title (mistletoe, christmas, holiday, santa, reindeer, etc) or has a Christmas theme cover.
French Kissmas
6. International Children's Day: Read a book that has a prominent child character.
Because of Winn-Dixie
7. May/December Affair: Read a book that features a relationship where there is a considerable "age" difference between the pair.
The Perfect Royal Mistress A Novel
8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Read a book that you need for another challenge. Be sure to say for which challenge.
TBD (if I decide to do another challenge...)
9. Explore-a-genre: Read a "category" or "serial" romance. (Ex. Mills & Boon, Harlequin, Candlelight, etc)
TBD
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Remember Me?
Update 12/38. Challenge Holiday Gift:
Completed 1/10
only signing up for 5 this time12/3 - 2 down, 3 to go
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2. Covet by JR Ward (Valerie)
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5. ---
6. ---
7. A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
8. Happy Hour of the Damned by Mark Henry
9. ---
10.
I am so bad about this, I've had my books picked out for the past 2 days, but haven't been able to find the time to post my pics--no time like the present..."D" for December...................... Double Take by Catherine Coulter
Birthday (Mel)........................ Because You're Mine by Lisa Kleypay
Ohio Author........................... Say No To Joe by Lori Foster
Winter Theme.......................... Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
Christmas Theme....................... When Christmas Comes by Debbie Macomber
Child in Book......................... The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
May/December.......................... Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas
Challenge (read the month)............ Remember When by Judith McNaught
Explore-a-genre:Harlequin............. Snowbound by Janice Kay Johnson
Pick-It Book.......................... Echo Park by Michael Connelly
I was stuck on a couple category topics so I borrowed from some other members, thanks for the tips. Good luck everyone.
1. December: The Dewey Decimal System of Love by Josephine Carr2. Birthday: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Valerie)
3. Geography:
4. "Winter" Words: The Snow Bride by Debbie Macomber
5. Christmas Theme:
6. International Children's Day: Rising Tides by Nora Roberts
7. May/December Affair: One Summer by Karen Robards
8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Husband Material by Liz Ireland (Lifetime of Books)
9. Explore-a-genre: Baby's First Christmas by Cathy Gillen Thacker (Harlequin)
10. Reader's Choice: Bachelor Boys by Kate Saunders
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Challenge Duration: December 1 - December 31, 2009 1. December: Read a book which title starts with "D"
2. Birthday: Read a book from a December B-day celebrant.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Ohio.
4. "Winter" Words: Read a book that has a "winter" word it its title (winter, frost, cold, ice, snow, etc).
5. Christmas Theme: Read a book that has a "Christmas" word in its title (mistletoe, christmas, holiday, santa, reindeer, etc) or has a Christmas theme cover.
6.
7. May/December Affair: Read a book that features a relationship where there is a considerable "age" difference between the pair.
8.
9. Explore-a-genre: Read a "category" or "serial" romance. (Ex. Mills & Boon, Harlequin, Candlelight, etc)
10.
3/10
3/10 read 1."D": Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
2.B'Day: (from Lauren & Tiffany's shelves) Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann
3.Ohio:
4.Winter:
5.Christmas:
6.International Children's Day:
7.May/Dec Affair:
8.Challenge Holiday Gift: (for the Serial challenge) Prince Joe by Suzanne Brockmann
9.Category/Serial Romance:
10.Pick-It-For-Me: Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares
4/ 10 done
1. December: Read a book which title starts with "D"
Don't Look Down - Suzanne Enoch
2. Birthday: Read a book from a December B-day celebrant.
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke (Kristen)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Ohio.
Fast Women - Jennifer Crusie
4. "Winter" Words: Read a book that has a "winter" word it its title (winter, frost, cold, ice, snow, etc).
Dead of Winter (CSI:NY # 1) - Stuart Kaminsky
5. Christmas Theme:
Christmas Bonus - Lori Foster * Finished December 3
6. International Children's Day:
Gone - Michael Grant * Finished December 4
7. May/December Affair: Read a book that features a relationship where there is a considerable "age" difference between the pair.
Anyone But you - Jennifer Crusie
8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Read a book that you need for another challenge. Be sure to say for which challenge.
Fractured - Karin Slaughter (Serial Reader Challenge)
9. Explore-a-genre:
Talk About Sex - Vicky Lewis Thompson (Harlequin Blaze)* Finished December 2
10. Reader's Choice
Size 14 is not fat either - Meg Cabot * Finished December 2
3/10 read1. "D": Derik's Bane by MaryJanice Davidson
2. B'Day: Witch Blood by Anya Bast
3. Ohio: Causing Havoc by Lori Foster
4. Winter: Devil In Winter by Lisa Kleypas
6. International Children's Day:
7. May/Dec Affair: When Strangers Marry by Lisa Kleypas
9. Category/Serial Romance: Witch Heart (Berkley Sensation)
1. D Title - 2. Dec B-day (Lauren) -
3. Ohio - Welcome to Temptation - Jennifer Crusie
4. Winter title - Deep kiss of Winter - Kresley Cole et al
5. Christmas theme -
6. Child Character - The Subtle Knife - Philip Pullman
7. May/December - Seize the Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon
8. Challenge Book -
9. Serial Romance - Craving Beauty - Nalini Singh
10. Reader's Choice - Blaze of Memory - Nalini Singh
Michelle (shelli_m)
Gonna try it different this month and try to put my titles in...1. "D" title...
-Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost
2. December B'day shelf...
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3. Ohio - author, setting or character...
-Mouth To Mouth by Erin McCarthy
4. Theme - Winter...
-
5. Title - "Christmas" element...
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6. International Childrens Day - child character ...
-Wolven by Di Toft
7. May/Dec affair..
-Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
8. Challenge gift...
-Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher (Read-the-month challenge)
9. Explore-a-genre - Serial romance...
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10. Pick-it-for-me challenge...
-Pack Challenge by Shelly Laurenston (Annvelwis' pick)
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2/10 Done1. D Title - Dominic by Elizabeth Amber
2. Dec B-day (Lauren) The Burning by Susan Squires
3. Ohio - High Stakes by Erin McCarthy
4. Winter title - Deep kiss of Winter - Kresley Cole et al
5. Christmas theme - Holidays Are Hell - Anthology
6. Child Character -
7. May/December - A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister (Vampires are older, does this count?)
8. Challenge Book -
9. Serial Romance - Edge of Danger by Rhyannon Byrd
10. Reader's Choice - The Hunger by Susan Squires
I changed "Guardian Angel" to "Beauty Sleep"
To Read
Done
1/10
1. Starts with 'D': Death by Sudoku A Sudoku Mystery by Kaye Morgan
2. December BD: Valerie: To Romance a Charming Rogue A Novel OR Fire Study
3. Geography: Ohio: Christopher Moore: The Stupidest Angel A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror
4. Winter Words: Ice Blue by Anne Stuart
5. Christmas Theme: Candy for Christmas by Joanne Fluke
6. Internat'l Children's Day: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
7. May/December: Dark Curse by Christine Feehan
8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (Paranormal Monthly Challenge, Winter Challenge, Pick-a-Shelf)
9. Explore-a-Genre: Category Romance: A Rogue For Christmas by Kate Huntington (Zebra Regency)
Whoa - popped in to work to email my list to myself (I know how daft that sounds, believe me). And here we go:1. Title starts with D: - The Decadent Duke by Virginia Henley
2. B-day book: -
3. Ohio: - Heiress For Hire by Erin McCarthy
4. Winter: - Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole
5. Christmas theme: -
6. International Children's Day: -
7. May/December affair: - Sophie's Secret by Tara Taylor Quinn
8. Challenge Holiday Gift - Read the month challenge: Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan
9. Category/serial romance: - The Mystery Man Of Whitehorse by B.J. Daniels
10. Pick-It-For-Me: - Addicted by Charlotte Featherstone
1)December-Daisy's Back in Town 2)Book from Dec. Baby (Jess)-Hissy Fit A Novel
3)Christmas Theme-Must Love Mistletoe
4)May/December-The Laird Who Loved Me
5)
6)Challenge-Midnight Rising
Absolutely LOVED
I've also added
from the PNR challenge.
3/10 Done1. D Title - Dominic by Elizabeth Amber
2. Dec B-day (Lauren) The Burning by Susan Squires
3. Ohio - High Stakes by Erin McCarthy
4. Winter title - Deep kiss of Winter - Kresley Cole et al
5. Christmas theme - Holidays Are Hell - Anthology
6. Child Character -
7. May/December -
8. Challenge Book -
9. Serial Romance - Edge of Danger by Rhyannon Byrd
10. Reader's Choice - The Hunger by Susan Squires
To Read
Done
2/101. December — Dangerously Attractive by Jenna Ryan
2. Birthday — Love You to Death by Shannon K. Butcher (B-day celebrant - Shannon)
3. Geography (Ohio) — Mouth to Mouth by Erin McCarthy
4. Winter —
5. Christmas —
6. Child — My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent
7. My/December Affair — Dark Curse by Christine Feehan
8. Other Challenge — Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan (for the Serial Reader Challenge)
9. Explore a Genre: Category/Serial Romance — Kissing The Key Witness by Jenna Ryan
10. Reader's Choice — Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan
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Update: 1/10 done1. "D": The Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran
2. Birthday: Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen (Jess)
3. Ohio: One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
4. "Winter" Words: Ice by Linda Howard
6. International Children's Day: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
7. May/December Affair: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
8. Challenge Holiday Gift: TBD
9. Explore-a-genre: The Wallflower by Dana Marie Bell (Samhain)
10. Pick-It-For Me: Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
2/10
1. Starts with 'D': Death by Sudoku A Sudoku Mystery by Kaye Morgan
2. December BD: Valerie: To Romance a Charming Rogue A Novel OR Fire Study
3. Geography: Ohio: Christopher Moore: The Stupidest Angel A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror
4. Winter Words: Ice Blue by Anne Stuart
5. Christmas Theme: Candy for Christmas by Joanne Fluke
6. Internat'l Children's Day: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
7. May/December: Dark Curse by Christine Feehan
9. Explore-a-Genre: Category Romance: A Rogue For Christmas by Kate Huntington (Zebra Regency)
1/101. December: Read a book which title starts with "D"
2. Birthday: Read a book from a December B-day celebrant.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Ohio.
4. "Winter" Words: Read a book that has a "winter" word it its title (winter, frost, cold, ice, snow, etc).
5. Christmas Theme: Read a book that has a "Christmas" word in its title (mistletoe, christmas, holiday, santa, reindeer, etc) or has a Christmas theme cover.
6. International Children's Day: Read a book that has a prominent child character.
7. May/December Affair: Read a book that features a relationship where there is a considerable "age" difference between the pair.
8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Read a book that you need for another challenge. Be sure to say for which challenge.
9. Explore-a-genre: Read a "category" or "serial" romance. (Ex. Mills & Boon, Harlequin, Candlelight, etc)
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-Form Me Challenge, your recommended book.
RRR Monthly Challenge:1. "D" book - Dead After Dark (Includes Dark-Hunter, Related Books #10) (anthology)
2. Birthday book - Covet by JR Ward (from Valerie, Lauren, Jess, Kristen, Shannon and Mel's shelves)
3. Ohio book - Hard To Handle by Lori Foster
4. Winter book - Cold As Ice by Anne Stuart
5. Christmas book - Mistletoe & Magic (anthology)
6. Child hero book -
7. May-Dec affair - The Admiral's Bride by Suzanne Brockmann
8. Holiday gift - Beautiful Lies A Novel by Lisa Unger (for A-Z Author challenge)
9. Serial Romance - Every Breath You Take... by Hope Tarr (Harlequin Blaze)
10. Pick-It-For-Me book - TBA
3/10 read1. Starts with "D": Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
2. B-Day (Lauren): Bergdorf Blondes A Novel by Plum Sykes
3. Ohio:
4. "Winter" word: Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2) by Richelle Mead
5. Christmas Theme: Jingle Boy by Kieran Scott
6. International Children's Day:
7. May/Dec Affair: Elegance by Kathleen Tessaro
8. Challenge Holiday Gift (Serial Readers Challenge): Chosen by P.C. Cast
9. Category/Serial Romance: His Lady Mistress by Elizabeth Rolls
10. Reader's Choice:
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