Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy discussion

2/10 done

1.Mona Lisa Darkening by Sunny
2.Edge Of Hunger by Rhyannon Byrd
3.New Moon by Stephenie Meyer **** 04/02
4.Edge of Danger by Rhyannon Byrd
5.Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
6.Magic to the Bone by Devon Monk
7.Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland
8.Let the Right One in by John Ajvide Lindqvist
9.Storm Born by Richelle Mead
10.Timeless Moon by C.T. Adams ***** 04/02

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Working my way through!
1. A Favorite Author - JR Ward - Dark Lover - 2/4/2010 - Couldn't resist staying up to finish this one - I forgot how much I love Wrath!
2. New Author-Alexis Morgan-Dark Warrior Unleashed *** Not Bad quick read – picked up the second book to read later. 2/3/2010
3. 2nd Chance Author - Amanda Quick - Lie by Moonlight
4. A GoodReads Author - Jamie Rush - Out of the Darkness
5. Born in 1972 - Melissa de la Cruz - Blue Bloods
6. Initial S - Sherrilyn Kenyon - Acheron
7. Initial S or T - Lynsay Sands - The Immortal Hunter
8. A male Author - Brian Lumley - Necroscope I
9. A female Author -Laurell K Hamilton - Cerulean Sins
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included).- Deep Kiss of Winder - Gena Showalter and Kresley Cole

PNR All About Authors reading challenge
Challenge Duration: February 1 - February 28, 2010

Read 1/10.

Read a book by the following:
1. A Favorite Author: Gone by Lisa McMann (out Feb. 9)
2. An Author that is "new" to you: The Dark Divine by Bree Despain
3. Second chance Author: Covet by J.R. Ward
4. A GoodReads Author: Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
5. Author Born in 69: Storm Glass by Maria V. Snyder currently reading
6. An Author with initial L: Fallen by Lauren Kate
7. An Author with initial T: Lips Touch: Three Times by Laini Taylor Read 2/3 ★★★★ Review
8. A male Author: Thirst No. 1: The Last Vampire, Black Blood, Red Dice by Christopher Pike
9. A female Author: Raven by Allison van Diepen
10. With more than one Author: Immortal: Love Stories with Bite edited by P.C. Cast


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1. A Favorite Author: One Bite Stand

2. An Author that is "new" to you: Insatiable Desire

3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance: Stakes & Stilettos

4. A GoodReads Author: Stray

5. An Author born/died in the same year as you: The Van Alen Legacy

6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name: Dead If I Do

7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name: Master of Darkness

8. A male Author: Staked

9. A female Author: Oceans of Fire

10. With more than one Author (anthologies included): After Twilight

1 down, 9 to go


1. A Favorite Author
2. An Author that is "new" to you:
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance
4. A GoodReads Author
5. An Author born in the same year as you. If you cannot find one, one who died on that same year is also acceptable.
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name
8. A male Author: The Nymphos of Rocky Flats by Mario Acevedo read 2/4/10
9. A female Author
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included).

1. A Favorite Author Kaitlyn O’connor—The illumination Done 2/1
2. An Author that is "new" to you Viola Grace Healer
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance Anne Bishop Daughters of the Blood
4. A GoodReads Author Souless Gail Carriger
5. An Author born in the same year as you. If you cannot find one, one who died on that same year is also acceptable. Lora leigh—we are the same age anyway…;lol
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name Ecstasy Unveiled Larissa Ione Done 2/4
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name Kresly Cole Pleasure of a Dark Prince
8. A male Author The lightening thief Rick Rioden
9. A female Author First Drop of Crimson Jeanne frost
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included). Beyond the Dark
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February
completed 2/10

1. A Favorite Author: Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole
2. An Author New to Me: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (library) Feb 4 (5*)
3. An Author I Gave Up On: Raintree: Haunted by Linda Winstead Jones (library)
4. A GoodReads Author: The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong
5. An Author Born in Same Year: 1938: The Door In The Tree by William Corlett (library) Feb 2 (4*)
6. An Author With 'B': Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
7. An Author With 'F': The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde (library)
8. A Male Author: The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness (library)
9. A Female Author: Amanda Quick: Second Sight OR Queste by Angie Sage
10. Book by More Than One Author:

How was the book?

Melinda wrote: "1 down, 9 to go


1. A Favorite Author
2. An Author that is "new" to you:
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance
4. A GoodReads Author
5. An Author born in the sa..."

Michelle M. wrote: "Whew! Thank the lord."

LOL, I know. Mel's not letting me off though and is already pushing me to start the next book! ;)

DarkHeart "Vehngeance" wrote: "Michelle M. wrote: "Whew! Thank the lord."

LOL, I know. Mel's not letting me off though and is already pushing me to start the next book! ;)"

Mel? Pushing you to read Karen Chance? I don't believe it.

LOL!! I agree, Mel?? You must have her confussed with someone else. I am not sure if Mel has even read anything by Chance. LOL!! Love her!

Had to change one.

1. Favorite Author--White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison
2. Author that is "new" to you--Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
3. Author you are willing to give a second chance---Mona Lisa Blossomingby Sunny
4. GoodReads Author--Possession by Jennifer Armintrout
5. Author born/died 1982--The Hollow by Jessica Verday
6. Author whose first or last name starts with L--Guilty Pleasures by Laurel K. Hamilton
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with S--Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
8. Male Author--James Potter and the Hall of Elders' Crossing by G.Norman Lippert
9. Female Author--Haunted by Heather Graham
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included)--On the Prowl

Anyone else starting to think Mel is Karen Chance? LOL!

1/10


1. Favorite Author: TBD
2. New Author: Shadowland by Meg Cabot
3. Second Chance Author:The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong
4. A GoodReads Author: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 02/03/10
5. Author born 1971: Tithe by Holly Black
6. Author "V" initial: TDB
7. Author "G" initial: A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin
8. A male Author: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
9. A female Author: Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz
10. Multiple Authors: Hunted by P.C. Cast

2 Down / 8 To Go

I just finished reading Wondrous Strange. It was pretty good. I'd probably give it 3 - 3 1/2 stars. I had to read this book when I saw that the main character's name was Kelley, and she even spelled it the same as me! I know that may seem funny to some, but when you have a rather common name like Kelley, but never see it spelled the same way that you do, it's fun when you can find it!

Anyways, it was a interesting start to a series. I thought that there did need to be some more character development, especially on some of the minor characters. I never really felt like I got to know anyone very well! Also, I thought that Kelley handled the whole thing way too well. If you weren't ever someone that believed in anything beyond the normal, would you really accept the pressence of fairies quite so quickly? Just seemed a bit far fetched. Also, there was some romance, but I never really felt the passion that was supposedly there. I enjoyed it enough that I'll probably pick up the next book though.

One thing that was really fun was I listened to the audiobook, and the reader was the author! So I was hearing things exactly how she wrote them! That was fun!

1. A Favorite Author - Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead
2. An Author that is "new" to you - Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton
3. Second Chance - Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews *Re-Read*
4. A GoodReads Author - Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
5. An Author born/died in 1982 - The Hollow by Jessica Verday or Magic Under Glass by Jaclyn Dolamore
6. First of last name starts with K - The Monsters of Otherness by Kaza Kingsley
7. First of last name starts with S - Sea Glass by Maria V. Snyder
8. A male Author - An Irish Country Girl: A Novel by Patrick Taylor
9. A female Author - To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning *Re-Read*
10. With more than one Author - On the Edge by Ilona Andrews

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Valerie - What did you think of Shiver? I loved that book. I see that we both have Tithe for our birth year author book. I'm still working on my first book but am thinking about making that my next read.

Lynn ♥ ♥Brokhen ♥ ♥ wrote: "Anyone else starting to think Mel is Karen Chance? LOL!"

Ha!! Ooooohhh, she'll die when she sees that.

Our meek little Mel. Never one to pressure anyone. So passive.

I'm telling you, Karen Chance should really start paying her. She could send Mel to book stores and in a week I bet every Chance book would be an international best seller!!

Well, I'm in, but I've yet to compile my list! I can't believe it's only Feb. 4 and there are already 10 pages in this thread! You people are MANIACS! Working on the list, working on the list!

OK...got most of it now

1.Raven's Shadow
2.Dead End Dating
3.
4.Neverwhere
5.Hawksong
6.Death Masks(currently reading)
7.The Hob's Bargain
8.A Clash of Kings
9.Thorn Queen
10.Must Love Hellhounds
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Ok, here's most of it:

1. Favorite Author Ilona Andrews Magic Strikes
2. New Author Robin Hobbs – Assassin's Apprentice
3. Second chance Author Sherrilyn Kenyon -Night Embrace
4. A GoodReads Author
5. Author born in 1941 - Anne Rice (EEEK)Blackwood Farm
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with S Nalini Singh –Slave to Sensation
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with J -Jim Butcher Grave Peril
8. A male Author George R. R. Martin A Game of Thrones
9. A female Author J. R. Ward Lover Revealed
10. With more than one Author Must Love Hellhounds

4/10 Complete


1. A Favorite Author - Enslave Me Sweetly by Gena Showalter 2/4/10 ****
2. A New Author - Immortals: The Calling by Jennifer Ashley
3. A Second Chance Author – Raintree: Inferno by Linda Howard 2/3/10 ***
4. A GoodReads Author – You Slay Me by Katie MacAllister 2/2/10 ****
5. An Author born in 1967 – Drawing Blood by Poppy Z Brite
6. Initial L Author – Guardian's Keep by Lori Devoti
7. Initial L Author – A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
8. A male Author – The Nymphos of Rocky Flats by Mario Acevedo 2/1/10 (3.5*)
9. A female Author – Born of Fire (The League, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
10. With more than one Author – Heart of Darkness by Showalter, Shayne and Krinard

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Lynn ♥ ♥Brokhen ♥ ♥ wrote: "Anyone else starting to think Mel is Karen Chance? LOL!"

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2/10 Done

1.Favorite Author - The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter
2.New Author - The Silver Wolf by Alice Borchardt 2/2 **
3.2nd Chance - Shades of Gray by Amanda Ashley
4.GoodReads Author - Eve of Chaos by S.J. Day 2/4 *****
5.Born in 1972 - Deep, Dark and Dangerous by Jaid Black
6.Initial V - Twilight Fall by Lynn Viehl
7.Initial B - Taken by Sin by Jaci Burton
8.Male Author - Dead To Me by Anton Strout
9.Female Author - Secondhand Spirits: A Witchcraft Mystery by Juliet Blackwell
10.Multi-Author - Heart of Darkness Anthology

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Is there an easy way to find a Goodreads author?

40%. Finished SEIZE THE NIGHT. Here's my impression of Archeron in the book:

What? You're dead? Not on my watch. Here... have a little immortality. Oh, you too? You can be immortal now, too. Oh... your sister is immortal, so you should be immortal also. Ahh... but not that sister. She's going to stay dead. But, you over there... yeah, you're not going to stay dead either. You're immortal, too. But, not your mother. I'm afraid I'm going to let her stay dead. Where's my Simi?

1.Favorite Author - First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
2.New Author - Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding
3.2nd Chance - Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon - ★★★★, 02/04/10
4.GoodReads Author - Me and My Shadow by Katie MacAlister
5.Born in 1975 - The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter
6.Initial S - Pretties by Scott Westerfeld - ★★★, 02/03/10
7.Initial H - Flirt by Laurell K Hamilton
8.Male Author - Specials by Scott Westerfeld
9.Female Author - Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning - ★★★★★, 02/02/10
10.Multi-Author - Four Dukes and a Devil (anthology) - ★★★, 02/03/10

One more down :)
1.A favorite author: Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole
2. An Author that is "new" to you: Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance: Born in Sin by Kinley MacGregor
4. A GoodReads Author: Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley Feb. 2
5. An Author born in 1980: The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name (L): Moon Craving by Lucy Monroe
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name (H) : Beyond the Dark by Emma Holly, Angela Knight, Lora Leigh, and Diane Whiteside Feb. 6
8. A male Author: Wit'ch Fire by James Clemens
9. A female Author: Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs
10. With more than one Author:Hot for the Holidays by Angela Knight, Lora Leigh, Allyson James, and Anya Blast Feb. 4
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HILARIOUS, Flib!

Hey, Sandra. Goodreads authors have an asterisk next to their name. From your TBR, some of them are:

Livingston, Lesley (Wondrous Strange)
Gleason, Colleen (The Rest Falls Away)
Cooper, Brenda (The Silver Ship and the Sea)
McGuire, Seanan (Rosemary & Rue)
Armstrong, Kelley (Bitten)

1/10

First one down! w00t! :)

1.Favorite Author : Sherrilyn Kenyon - Born of Night
2.Author "new" to me: Mary Hughes - Biting Nixie
3.Second chance author: Stephanie Meyer - Breaking Dawn
4.GoodReads Author: Terry Spear - Heart of the Wolf
5.Author Born in Same year: Cheyenne McCray Forbidden Magic
6.Author with Initial F: Jeanine Frost - Halfway to the Grave
7.Author with Initial S: Shelly Laurenston - Pack Challenge
8.Male Author: James Clemens -Wit'ch Fire
9.Female Author: Lara Adrian - Shades of Midnight
10.Multiple Authors: Gena Showalter, Maggie Shayne, Susan Krinard - Heart of Darkness

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Michelle M. wrote: "HILARIOUS, Flib!

Hey, Sandra. Goodreads authors have an asterisk next to their name. From your TBR, some of them are:

Livingston, Lesley (Wondrous Strange)
Gleason, Colleen (The Rest Falls A..."

Thanks! I read the thread and found that out. I wasn't sure that The Silver Ship and the Sea fit the category of PNR, but it sounds good.

I forgot to say, I'm a Challenge Virgin! I hope it doesn't make me too neurotic! And I'll probably change books along the way. I found the Anne Rice book on Audio at the library, so that's good since I tried Anne Rice once and couldn't stand her. I hope I like this one better!

I confess: I didn't look up that one! Even if it semi-applies, you're fine.

1. Gone by Lisa McMann(reading)
2. The Dark Divine by Bree Despain
3. Thirst No.2 Christopher Pike
4. The Awakening by Kelly Armstrong(read)
5. Matilda by Roald Dahl
6. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater(read)
7. Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith(read)
8. Captivate by Carrie Jones(read)
9. Thirst No. 1 by Christopher Pike(read)
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Just finished a re-read of To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning. After a few of us were mentioning the series the other day, I just had to go back and relisten to a few of them! It's been at least a year since I've read it! Love it!

I have a feeling that the rest of my books might change a bit! Now that I'm reading this series again, I'm not going to want to stop! That and the fact that I just picked up First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost. Hmmm...I'll update the list later!

1. A Favorite Author - Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead
2. An Author that is "new" to you - Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton
3. Second Chance - Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews *Re-Read*
4. A GoodReads Author - Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
5. An Author born/died in 1982 - The Hollow by Jessica Verday or Magic Under Glass by Jaclyn Dolamore
6. First or last name starts with K - The Monsters of Otherness by Kaza Kingsley
7. First or last name starts with S - Sea Glass by Maria V. Snyder
8. A male Author - An Irish Country Girl: A Novel by Patrick Taylor
9. A female Author - To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning *Re-Read*
10. With more than one Author - On the Edge by Ilona Andrews

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1. Favorite Author- Black Magic Sanction By Kim Harrison *comes on Feb 23*
2. Author New to You- Blood Price By Tanya Huff
3. Author You Gave Up On- Bad Moon Rising By Sherrilyn Kenyon
4. GoodReads Author- The Summoning By Kelley Armstrong
5. Author Born in 1980- The Turning By Jennifer Armintrout
6. Author First Name Starts with L-Fallen By Lauren Kate
7. Author First Name Starts with B- Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side By Beth Fantaskey
8. Male Author- The Last Vampire By Christoper Pike
9. Female Author- Midnight Awakening By Lara Adrian
10. With more than one Author- Dates From Hell By Kim Harrison (an anthology)

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I'm definitely in on this too!

Progress: 2/10

1. Favorite Author = Charlaine Harris / Shakespeare's Champion --Read 02/01
2. New Author = Shiver / Maggie Stiefvater
3. Second Chance Author = Christina Dodd / Storm of Shadows
4. GoodReads Author = Lilith Saintcrow / Working for the Devil
5. Author born in "1980" = Jennifer Armintrout / Queene of Light
6. Author First Name begins with "S" = Sherrilyn Kenyon / Night Embrace
7. Author Last Name begins with "C" = Karen Chance / Embrace the Night
8. Male Author = Max Brooks / World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
9. Female Author = Jeaniene Frost / First Drop of Crimson --Read 02/05
10. Anthology = Patricia Briggs, Sunny, Eileen Wilks, Karen Chance / On the Prowl

Sandra wrote: "Ok, here's most of it:

1. A Favorite Author Ilona Andrews Magic Strikes

2. An Author that is "new" to you Robin Hobbs – Assassin's Apprentice

3. An Author y..."

OMG, another Sandra! And I was born in 1947! There's two of us here!

Kelley Anne wrote: "That and the fact that I just picked up First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost...."

I am so jealous! I have this on preorder with Amazon and they show it doesn't drop until Feb. 9, how did you manage to get a copy already? Man, no fair LOL! :)

2/10 READ
8/10 TO READ

I really enjoy LJ Smith Books, they were a really easy reading but very entretaning too. Now reading Rachel Vincent- Stray. So far, so good. Very interesting. I really like the Faithy character and rebel she is LOL

1. FAVORITE AUTHOR - JR Ward - Lover Eternal
2. NEW AUTHOR - Gail Carriger - Soulless
3. 2ND TRY - Alyson Noel - Blue Moon
4. GOODREADS AUTHOR - L. J Smith-The Power ★★★★★
5. BORN IN 1974 - ??????
6. L NAME - L J Smith The Captive I & II ★★★★★
7. W NAME - J R Ward Lover Awakened
8. MALE AUTHOR - Christopher Pike Thirst #1(This is 3 books on 1, so I will read the first 1)
9. FEMALE AUTHOR - Rachel Vincent - Stray CURRENTLY READING
10. MORE THAN 1 AUTHOR C T Adams & Caty Clamps Touch of Evil

Um, ok, I know someone has asked this before--but how do you find out if an author is GR author? Normally I'd just skim through the posts, but at 495, that's just not really feasible.

Month Total books read in the month Total People in challenge




Jan 282 122



Total pgs 282

Ann, you can go through your to read bookshelf and find a goodreads author. After the authors name, there is a * behind it. That means they are a goodreads authors. Katrina Michaels, and Kelley Armstrong are both goodread authors.

2 down!

Up Next: Bound By Sin

1. Favorite Author: Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead
2. New Author: Ghostland by Jory Strong
3. Second Chance Author: The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison
4. GoodReads Author: Demons Not Included: A Night Tracker Novel by Cheyenne McCray
5. Author Born in 1979: The Soft Edge of Midnight Keepers of Twilight by Stella Price
6. J Author: Bound By Sin by Jenna Maclaine
7. M Author: Dark Warrior Unleashed by Alexis Morgan
8. Male Author: Unshapely Things by Mark Del Franco 02.02.2010 ★★
9. Female Author: The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter 02.04.2010 ★★★
10. Multiple Authors: Must Love Hellhounds by Charlaine Harris, Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews, and Meljean Brook

Obsidian Prey is a typical Jayne Castle book. Satifying in its comfortable formula, complete with an adorable dustbunny. A solid, decent read.

PNR Monthly Challenge:
(All About Authors)

Favorite Author - Obsidian Prey by Jayne Castle 2/3
"New" Author - Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher
2nd-Chance Author - Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Good Reads Author - Midnight's Master by Cynthia Eden
1970 Author - I'm the Vampire, That's Why by Michele Bardsley
Initial "Y" - Changeling by Yasmine Galehorn
Initial "S" - Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh
Male Author - Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer
Female Author - Immortal in Death by JD Robb
Multiple Authors - Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter

1. Favorite Author: Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware aka Colleen Gleason
2. New Author: Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
3. Second Chance Author: Mona Lisa Darkening by Sunny
4. GoodReads Author: Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men by Molly Harper
5. Author Born in 1982: The Girl with Glass Feet by Ali Shaw
6. S Author: The Awakening and The Struggle by L.J. Smith
7. D Author: Red Fire by Deidre Knight
8. Male Author: Unshapely Things by Mark Del Franco
9. Female Author: Flirt by Laurell K. Hamilton - 2/5 - ★ ★ ★ - my review
10. Multiple Authors: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews

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Read a book by the following:
1. A Favorite Author – Sherrilyn Kenyon – One Silent Night
2. An Author that is "new" to you - J.D. Robb – Naked in Death
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance – Kim Harrison – The Good, The Bad, and The Undead
4. A GoodReads Author – Kelley Armstrong –Stolen
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you – 1970 - Michele Bardsley – I’m the Vampire, That’s Why.
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with: (T) - Tera Lynn Childs – Oh. My. Gods.
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with: (C) – Christine Feehan – Dark Magic
8. A male Author – Rick Rordan – The Lightning Thief
9. A female Author – MaryJanice Davidson – Undead and Unwed
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included) - C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp – Touch of Evil

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1. Favorite Author- Black Magic Sanction By Kim Harrison *comes on Feb 23*
2. Author New to You- Blood Price By Tanya Huff
3. Author You Gave Up On- Bad Moon Rising By Sherrilyn Kenyon
4. GoodReads Author- The Summoning By Kelley Armstrong
5. Author Born in 1980- The Turning By Jennifer Armintrout My Review
6. Author First Name Starts with L-Fallen By Lauren Kate
7. Author First Name Starts with B- Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side By Beth Fantaskey My Review
8. Male Author- The Last Vampire By Christoper Pike
9. Female Author- Midnight Awakening By Lara AdrianMy Review
10. With more than one Author- Dates From Hell By Kim Harrison (an anthology)

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Just finished Kelley Armstrong first book in her YA series, the The Summoning. I loved this book!! It ends where it truely gets exciting, but you have to buy the next book in order to find out what happens. Bummer! Great read. Armstrong has created another great series like the Women of the Other world!

I'm in, just a bit late. Goodreads and my computer aren't getting along well :(
1.A favorite author: Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole
2. An Author that is "new" to you: Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance: Born in Sin by Kinley MacGregor
4. A GoodReads Author: Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley Feb. 2
5. An Author born in 1980: The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name (L): Moon Craving by Lucy Monroe
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name (H) : Beyond the Dark by Emma Holly, Angela Knight, Lora Leigh, and Diane Whiteside
8. A male Author: Wit'ch Fire by James Clemens
9. A female Author: Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs
10. With more than one Author:Hot for the Holidays by Angela Knight, Lora Leigh, Allyson James, and Anya Blast Feb. 4
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ALL ABOUT AUTHORS - MARTINA'S LIST - 1/10 COMPLETED!

Just finished Demon Angel (The Guardians, Book 1) by Meljean Brook which I give 4 stars. Because I'm feeling lazy today, here's the blurb from the back of the book:

"For two thousand years, Lilith wrought vengeance upon the evil and the damned, gathering souls for her father's armies Below and proving her fealty to her Underworld liege. Half-demon, half-human, bound by a bargain with the devil, and forbidden to feel pleasure, she draws upon her dark powers and serpentine grace to lead men into temptation. That is, until she faces her greatest temptation - Heaven's own Sir Hugh Castleford.

Once a knight and now a Guardian Hugh spent centuries battling demons - and the cursed, blood-drinking nosferatu. His purpose has always been to thwart the demon Lilith, even as he battles his treacherous hunger for her. But when a deadly alliance unleashes a threat to both humans and Guardians in modern-day San Francisco, angel and demon must fight together against unholy evil - and against a desire that has been too long denied. . . "

Overall I liked this book. It was a good story, but it took a long time getting there. The first 97 pages of this 412 page book takes place in the past in snippet scenes that introduce you to Lilith & Hugh and explain how Hugh becomes a Guardian and how they then dance around each other for 800+ years. On page 98 you finally get into the meat of the story. I'm not saying these first 97 pages are a waste - I actually enjoyed them a lot, but feel that they should have been either their own short story prequel, or included into the main storyline as flashbacks to condense things a bit. The rest of the story is a bit . . . breathy . . . as well, with long descriptive passages and not enough action through the first half. I learned to skim over the (ahem) boring parts at the end.

I do think I'll pick up the second book, though, as I liked those particular characters in this book and have hopes that the author will tighten up her prose a bit.

1. Favorite Author - Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, Book 3) by Richelle Mead
2. New-to-me Author - A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, Book 1) by Kresley Cole
3. Second Chance Author - Midnight's Daughter (Dorina Basarab, Book 1) by Karen Chance
4. GoodReads Author - Heart Change (Celta HeartMates, Book 8) by Robin D. Owens
5. 1977 Author - Demon Angel (The Guardians, Book 1) by Meljean Brook - 2/5 - ★★★★
6. "M" Author - Magic to the Bone (Allie Beckstrom, Book 1) by Devon Monk
7. "B" Author - Witch Heart (Elemental Witches, Book 3) by Anya Bast
8. Male Author - A Flash of Hex (OSI, Book 2) by Jes Battis
9. Female Author - White Witch, Black Curse (The Hollows, Book 7)by Kim Harrison
10. 2+ Authors - Hotter than Hell (Anthology)

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50%. Ack. I can't believe I'm at 50% already. I guess the Uglies books were quick reads :)

1.Favorite Author - First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
2.New Author - Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding
3.2nd Chance - Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon - ★★★★, 02/04/10
4.GoodReads Author - Me and My Shadow by Katie MacAlister
5.Born in 1975 - The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter
6.Initial S - Pretties by Scott Westerfeld - ★★★, 02/03/10
7.Initial H - Flirt by Laurell K Hamilton
8.Male Author - Specials by Scott Westerfeld - ★★★, 02/05/10
9.Female Author - Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning - ★★★★★, 02/02/10
10.Multi-Author - Four Dukes and a Devil (anthology) - ★★★, 02/03/10

Sandra wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Ok, here's most of it:

1. A Favorite Author Ilona Andrews Magic Strikes

2. An Author that is "new" to you Robin Hobbs – Assassin's Apprentice

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I saw you! I'm older, though, neener, neener, neener! LOL