Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy discussion

7 down!

Just finished The Outlaw Demon Wails...it was my second chance book. I can't say I'm glad I picked up this series again, but it was tolerable. I just get so sick of the relationship issues that Ivy and Rachel have, although they seem to have finally solved their problems...it only took 6 books of angsty issues. I'm not sure I would read another book in the series.

Up Next: Dark Warrior Unleashed

1. Favorite Author: Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole
2. New Author: Ghostland by Jory Strong 02.08.2010 ★★★
3. Second Chance Author: The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison 02.15.2010 ★★★
4. GoodReads Author: Demons Not Included: A Night Tracker Novel by Cheyenne McCray 02.12.2010 ★★★
5. Author Born in 1979: The Soft Edge of Midnight Keepers of Twilight by Stella Price 02.09.2010 ★
6. J Author: Bound By Sin by Jenna Maclaine 02.06.2010 ★★★
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

Melissa wrote: "So, Karen Chance is totally my new favorite author and I wish Cassie was my BFF. I loved Touch the Dark, which I read last month, so I was hoping that Claimed By Shadow would be just as good, and it was fanatastic...."

Yay Melissa! Karen Chance is fantastic and you're in for quite a treat with the Dory books! :)

Fabio's Floozy (Michelle M.) wrote: "Darn that Harry Dresden. Reading his books is like attacking a tube of Pringles. You can't have just one! Some rearranging was in order so I could move on to book five, Death Masks...."

Damn you woman! You would do anything not to start Lover Eternal, wouldn't you?

8 Down / 2 To Go

Only halfway through the month and already farther than I've ever made it before! Hopefully that means that I'll be able to finish this time!

Just finished a re-read of poison study. I've had a pretty hectic, and stressful month so I've been doing lots of re-reads of favorite books. Sometimes, the best way to get rid of stress is to curl up with a book that you already love!

1. A Favorite Author - The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning*Re-Read
2. An Author that is "new" to you - Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton
3. Second Chance - Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews *Re-Read*
4. A GoodReads Author - Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
5. An Author born/died in 1982 - Magic Under Glass by Jaclyn Dolamore
6. First or last name starts with K - Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning *Re-Read
7. First or last name starts with S - Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder *Re-Read*
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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First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost

Why, Mel...I have no idea what you're talking about.

::saunters off whistling::

about to read lover enshrined. by j.r ward. hope it awesome.

3/10 read

I know: I'm slow. I'm a loser. I don't mind.

1. Favorite Author – Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole 02/15 ★ ★★ ★
2. New Author - Nightlife by Rob Thurman
3. Second Chance Author – Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
4. GoodReads Author –Just My Luck by Gail Koger
5. Author born in 1981 – Nights of Villjamur by Mark Charen Newton
6. Initial M Authour –Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
7. Initial B Authour – Wicked Ties by Shayla Black
8. Male Author – Storm Front by Jim Butcher
9. Female Author – First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost 02/11 ★ ★ (2,5) (my full review)
10. With more than one Author –Child of a Dead God by Barb & J.C. Hendee 02/08 ★ ★ ★ (3,5) (my full review)

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Kresley Cole does not disappoint. Eventhough this one wasn’t a favorite of mine (can’t decide why) it was still another great addition to the Immortal After Dark Series. Liked Lucia (though she liked to make life harder on herself) and absolutely looooooved Garreth. Gotta love them overbearing werewolves :D


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Because I love weres! No way to fit this in the challenge, but I’m going to read one or two stories anyway. Clayton Danvers here I come!


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3/10


1. Favorite Author: TBD
2. New Author: Shadowland by Meg Cabot
3. Second Chance Author:The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong 02/13/10
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 02/14/10
10. Multiple Authors: Hunted by P.C. Cast



Other books read:

Maricela, it is awesome. Happy readings!

You can run but you can't hide, Fabio's Floozy. Just sayin'....

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 - Not really a PNR, but a good book none the less - 2/14/2010
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 - Interesting but missing a lot of the background information - need to read more of the series. *** 2/6/2010
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 - Not a bad read - 2 quick short stores. 2/15/2010

7/10 COMPLETE

1. Favorite Author: Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong
2. New Author: Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill ****/5 02.02.10 and Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neil ****/5 02.03.10
3. Second Chance Author: Poltergeist by Kat Richardson
4. GoodReads Author: Magic In the Blood by Devon Monk ***/5 02.13.10
5. Author born in 1973: Walking Dead by C.E. Murphy ***/5 02.07.10
6. Author whose first or last name starts with J: One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
7. Author whose first or last name starts with K: Midnight's Daughter by Karen Chance ***/5 02.08.10
8. Male Author: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan ****/5 02.01.10
9. Female Author: Dragons Prefer Blondes by Candace Havens ****/5 02.05.10
10. With more than one Author: Strange Brew by P.N. Elrod ****/5 02.14.10

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3/10 Complete!

1. A Favourite Author Death's Mistress By Karen Chance **** 9th Feb My Review
2. An Author that is "new" Dead Until Dark By Charlaine Harris
3. Second chance Author Dark Fire By Christine Feehan
4. A Goodreads Author JacobBy Jacquelyn Frank
5. Author born/Died 1979 Fire In His Eyes By Stella Price
6. First name initial "R" Blood PromiseBu Richelle Mead
7.Last Name initial "B" Witch Blood By Anya Bast
8. A Male Author Twelve By Jasper Kent
9. A Female Author Obsidian Butterfly By Laurell K Hamilton 15th Feb **** My Review
10. Multiple Authors-Anthology Bite By Laurell K Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, MaryJanice Davidson, Angela Knight and Vicku Taylor 6 Feb 10 ***

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6/10
1. Magic Strikes 2/8/10****
2. Assassin's Apprentice 2/6/10*****
3. Night Pleasures blech 2/13* still don't like Sherrilyn Kenyon
4. Rosemary and Rue
5. Blackwood Farm
6. Slave to Sensation
7. Lover Revealed 2/14****
8. A Game of Thrones 2/11/10*****
9. Skinwalker
10. Must Love Hellhounds 2/16****



CURRENTLY READING

4/10 completed
1. A Favorite Author--Jeanine Frost-Destined for an Early Grave
2. An Author that is "new" to you-Linda Howard-Up Close and Dangerous
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance--Christopher Moore-Fool: A Novel
4. A GoodReads Author.--Carrie Vaughn--Kitty and the Midnight Hour
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(1980).--The Last Twilight by Majorie LiuThe Last Twilight
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name(M)--C.E. Murphy-Urban Shaman--finished 2.14.10
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name(B)--Patricia Briggs-Blood Bound--2.7.10
8. A male Author--Justin Gustainis--Black Magic Woman
9. A female Author--Sharon Ashwood-finished 2.2.10Ravenous
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included-PC Cast and Kristen Cast--Betrayed--2.4.10

Michelle B: I notice you have Christopher Moore as your second chance. I haven't read Fool yet, but from your shelf I notice you'd already read You Suck.

I think his vampire books are his weakest! A Dirty Job, on the other hand, was hilarious--as were most of the rest of his books. I hope you end up liking him better this time around!

7/10 completed


1. favorite author - White Star by Elizabeth Vaughan* * * * *
2. new to me author - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater* * * * *
3. second chance author - Angel Of Mercy by Toni Andrews* *
4. goodreads author - Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
5. author born in 1972 - Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr* * * *
6. initial M author - Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead* * * *
7. intial B author - The Devil You Know by Jenna Black
8. male author - Staked by J.F. Lewis* * *
9. female author - Claimed By Shadow by Karen Chance* * * * *
10. two authors - Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl

Shiver was fantastic. Great characters, excellent writing, a really cool take on werewolves. It will be hard to wait until mid-summer for the sequel. I highly recommend it.

Another great book from Elizabeth Vaughan. White Star continued right where Dagger-Star left off, but with different main characters. Vaughan does such a great job with mixing just the right amount of romance, magic, and adventure. I'm looking forward to her next book which she thoughfully and cleverly lets the reader know which characters will be the next books main characters. She continues to be my favorite author.

I was a little disappointed by Staked. There were some inconsistencies in the world that was created. Sometimes to the point of confusing the hell out of me. Lots of sarcasm and dry humor, which is good, decent characters and an okay plot. I'm sure I will read the sequel, but I'm not rushing out to buy it based on this book.

Well, I am glad that I gave the author of Angel of Mercy a second chance, but I won't be picking up the next book. I bought book 1 (Beg for Mercy) and this book at my library's used book sale last summer. After reading the first book at the beginning of the year, I had put it and this book aside to get rid of. I only spent a dollar total on them so I didn't really care if I hadn't read the second book. Now I can feel like I didn't waste any money, but I sort of wasted my time. I actually struggled to remember who was who and what had happened in the other book even though I read it 6 weeks ago. That says it all, the books are forgettable.

So, Karen Chance is totally my new favorite author and I wish Cassie was my BFF. I loved Touch the Dark, which I read last month, so I was hoping that Claimed By Shadow would be just as good, and it was fanatastic. I love all the characters and the whole world. I love the pace of these books. I'm so glad I bought the whole series and the spin offs so I can keep reading!

I enjoyed Fragile Eternity just as much as the first two in the series. This one ended with somewhat of a cliffhanger. I'm hoping the next book will make the characters more decisive. I'm getting a little tired of the who should I be with that seems to be catching in these books.

I really liked Vampire Academy and look forward to continuing the series. It was a quick and fun read and I liked all the characters. I'm always happy when the books I buy just because everyone on goodreads talks about them, end up being worth the money.

1. A Favorite Author Born Of Fire - Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. An Author that is "new" to you Kiss Of Midnight - Lara Adrian 2/15
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance Be Still My Vampire Heart - Kerrelyn Sparks 2/6
4. A GoodReads Author Biting The Bullet - Jennifer Rardin 2/11
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you 1974 Book Of A Thousand Days - Shannon Hale
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name Don't Talk Back To Your Vampire - Michele Bardsley 2/7
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name Kitty And The Midnight Hour - Carrie Vaughn 2/6
8. A male Author Happy Hour Of The Damned - Mark Henry
9. A female Author Circus Of The Damned - Laurell K Hamilton 2/5
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included) Deep Kiss Of Winter - Gena Showalter and Kresley Cole

I changed a couple books. I had ordered some from the library and I don't think they will come in time.

7/10 Complete

Vampire Kisses 4/5 ****
I enjoyed this book. I thought it was funny. My problem was that is was really short. I think it should be more of a short story then a novel. I mean I have read the next 2 in the series and wish she would have put them all together then seperate them. I think that would have made more sense. Overall, it was a great read.


Shiver 5/5 *****
I loved this book. This will be one that I will be re-reading. I think it has a great story line with werewolves. I mean this one was better in that area then the twilight series, which I love and have re-read several times. It has a great love story about a girl who goes to extremes to save the man/werewolf that she loves. It is a must read!!!!

Wolfcry 1/5 *
I loved Hawksong and even Snakecharm, but hated this book in the series. I was doing okay till the last 50 pages. It all fell apart and wrapped up really quickly. I would never recommend this book to anyone.

Dark Lover 5/5 *****
I loved this book. I thought that it was a great blend of a love story with action. I loved the take on having a group of vampire warriors to protect them. I think that this is another must read and can't wait to read the next book in the series.

Marked 5/5 *****
I loved this novel as well. I think that it takes a new twist on vampires. I loved it so much that I have read all of the ones out. I mean that alone should say that it was good. I think that is like 6 books. I should have meet my quota alone with these. It is about a girl that is marked as a vampire and has special powers. You get an idea of why she was blessed with these powers as the books continue. Great series so far!


1.Favorite Author: Hush,Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick 5/5 *****
2.New Author: Vampire Kisses (Vampire Kisses, Book 1)by Ellen Schreiber 4/5 ****
3.2nd Chance: Eldest (Inheritance, #2)by Christopher Paolini 4/5 ****
4.GoodReads Author: Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1)by Maggie Stiefvater 5/5 *****
5.Born in 1984: Wolfcry (The Kiesha'ra, #4) by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes 1/5 *
6.Initial A: Bloodlust (Vampire Beach, Book 1)by Alex Duval
7.Initial S: Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder
8.Male Author:The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson
9.Female Author: Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward 5/5 *****
10.Multi-Author: Marked (House of Night, #1) by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast 5/5 *****

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Shannen wrote: "I love Shiver too! So excited for Linger!"

There is a sequel?

Thanks to Fabio Floozy's touch of genius, I'm going to switch Men of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong for the Goodreadsauthor Gail Koger (Just My Luck).

New list:

1. Favorite Author – Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole 02/15 ★ ★★ ★
2. New Author - Nightlife by Rob Thurman
3. Second Chance Author – Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
4. GoodReads Author – Men of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong
5. Author born in 1981 – Nights of Villjamur by Mark Charen Newton
6. Initial M Authour –Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
7. Initial B Authour – Wicked Ties by Shayla Black
8. Male Author – Storm Front by Jim Butcher
9. Female Author – First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost 02/11 ★ ★ (2,5) (my full review)
10. With more than one Author –Child of a Dead God by Barb & J.C. Hendee 02/08 ★ ★ ★ (3,5) (my full review)

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Mommaseymour wrote: "Shannen wrote: "I love Shiver too! So excited for Linger!"

There is a sequel? "

Yes, due for release July 20, 2010.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/66...

UPDATE - February 15

Currently, we have 117 readers participating in this month's challenge:

Abrown
Ahrcadia - 3 books read
Alicia
Amanda (amandine) - 5 books read
Amanda (mula22) - 3 books read
Amber M - 5 books read
Amber O
Amber (sexi)
Amelia - 1 book read
Andrea - 2 books read
Angie - 5 books read
Ann aka Iftcan - 6 books read
Anna (in Greece) - 5 books read
Annvelwis - 9 books read
Awesomevegan - 2 books read
Barbara "Mihsery" Van Cor - 6 books read
Barbara (Barbsis) - 3 books read
BJ Rose - 4 books read
Cali - 6 books read
Carolyn F - 3 books read
Carrie
Catherine - 5 books read
Cathy - 3 books read
Charlotte - 1 book read
Charlotte (Buried in Books) - 2 books read
Chelle
Cindy
Colleen - 7 books read
Crystal - 2 books read
Daisymay
Dana
DarkHeart - 3 books read
Dayna
Diane - 2 books read
Erin - 8 books read
Felicia - 4 books read
FlibBityFLooB - 9 books read
Gail
Gem H
Hootrvil - 3 books read
Jaime - 6 books read
Jan (Phaythe) - 4 books read
Jason - 4 books read
Jen (jlkish) - 7 books read
Jennie - 7 books read
Jennifer - 3 books read
Jennifer (windfall) - 4 books read
Jessica - 4 books read
Jo (aka Tehnacious) - 5 books read
Joy
Joyce - 2 books read
Kelley Anne - 8 books read
Koula - 5 books read
Kyle
Laura - 7 books read
Laurie - 4 books read
Leah (Ling-Ling)
Lenore
Leslie
Lily - 5 books read
Lisa - 1 book read
LooLoo - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Lory (Moty) - 3 books read
Lucy (lulureads) - 3 books read
Lynn - 8 books read
Mandy - 6 books read
Marlon - 3 books read
Martina - 5 books read
Mary E
Megan
Mel - 3 books read
Mel W - 5 books read
Melinda - 3 books read
Melissa - 7 books read
Melody - 3 books read
Michelle (Shelli_m) - 1 book read
Michelle B (karenshell) - 4 books read
Michelle M (Fabio's Floozy) - 6 books read
Mommaseymour - 7 books reads
Mrs.soule
Nairabell
Natalie
Nichole
Nita - 7 books read
Rachel - 5 books read
Rachelle
Rebecca - 3 books read
Rebecca (BeccaMarie) - 3 books read
Sandra (sleoakaSandra) - 5 books read
Sandra Weaver - 2 books read
Sandy - 5 books read
Saralyn - 1 book read
Shanna - 5 books read
Shannen - 2 books read
Shannon (Savhage Temptress) - 5 books read
Shannon (shannonleighd) - 3 books read
Shay - 7 books read
Shazzy - 4 books read
Shelleyrae - 3 books read
Sherry T - 5 books read
SM
SpikedLove - 2 books read
Stacie - 2 books read
Steph - 7 books read
Tammy - 6 books read
Tara - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Telcy - 7 books read
Token Female Gamer
Toni - 3 books read
Tracy
Valerie - 3 books read
Valorie - 8 books read
Yz - 2 books read

Since the last update four new readers have signed up to join this month's challenge:

Ashley - 1 book read
Carla - 3 books read
Cherra - 5 books read
Jamie

You can sign up anytime throughout the month.

Two readers have completed all 10 categories of this month's challenge. Congratulations and well done to Tara and LooLoo!

Total books read by the group so far this month: 393

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

The next update will be February 21.

Happy reading, everyone!

8/10 COMPLETE

1. Favorite Author: Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong
2. New Author: Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill ****/5 02.02.10 and Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neil ****/5 02.03.10
3. Second Chance Author: Poltergeist by Kat Richardson
4. GoodReads Author: Magic In the Blood by Devon Monk ***/5 02.13.10
5. Author born in 1973: Walking Dead by C.E. Murphy ***/5 02.07.10
6. Author whose first or last name starts with J: One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost ****/5 02.16.10
7. Author whose first or last name starts with K: Midnight's Daughter by Karen Chance ***/5 02.08.10
8. Male Author: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan ****/5 02.01.10
9. Female Author: Dragons Prefer Blondes by Candace Havens ****/5 02.05.10
10. With more than one Author: Strange Brew by P.N. Elrod ****/5 02.14.10

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1. Favorite Author--White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison 2-8-10
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 2/15
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included)--On the Prowl

I've now finished 5/10. I've completed The Third Circle by Amanda Quick, The Warrior and The Healer by Sharon Sala, The anthology Inked, and The Number of the Beast by Heinlein. I'm halfway through The Beast in Him by Laurenston.

PNR- All About Authors February Challenge

4/10 READ
6/10 TO READ

Ok, so I started reading Blue Moon, but after a few chapters later, the story didn't grow on me so I put it a side and start reading Love Eternal. OMG I LOVE LOVE the Story. I have to desagreee with some of the people the said the this book is not as good as the rest. The story catch my attention right away and make me fall in love with Rhage. I really recomend this book.


1. FAVORITE AUTHOR - JR Ward - Lover Eternal ★★★★★
2. NEW AUTHOR - Gail Carriger - Soulless
3. 2ND TRY - Alyson Noel - Blue Moon CURRENTLY READING
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 AwakenedCURRENTLY READING
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★★★★★
10. MORE THAN 1 AUTHOR C T Adams & Caty Clamps Touch of Evil

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Rhage's book was my favorite, too. It was actually the first one I read, so I had to get the rest of the series.

Mel wrote: "Thanks to Fabio Floozy's touch of genius, I'm going to switch..."

::bowing::


7/10

1. Favorite: Summer Knight, Jim Butcher (Faerie war! 3.5 to 4 stars.)
2. New to me: Deadtown, Nancy Holzner (New concepts, but oh so very meh. 3 stars.)
3. Second chance: Lover Eternal, J.R. Ward
4. GoodReads Author: The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks, Josh Lanyon (Loved it! 4.5 stars.)
5. Birth year (1979): Crystal Rain, Tobias S. Buckell
6. Initial - first name (M): Snobbery with Violence, Marion Chesney (Cute. 3.5 stars.)
7. Initial - last name (Z): Nine Princes in Amber, Roger Zelazny (Weird and interesting. A little psychedelic. 3.5 stars.)
8. Male Author: Death Masks, Jim Butcher (Harry's growing up! Thank goodness. 4 stars.)
9. Female Author: Flirt, Laurell K. Hamilton (One. Big. Argh. Repetitive. 2 stars.)
10. Multiple: Wolfsbane & Mistletoe, anthology OR On the Edge, Ilona Andrews

Death Masks seems like a turning point for Harry Dresden. He might just be ready to accept he's not responsible for every little thing that goes wrong.

I really want to go ahead with the next book, but I'll behave and stick with the challenge!

I still haven't picked up Lover Eternal...

::runs away from Mel::

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1. A Favorite Author: First Drop of Crimson - Frost
2. An Author that is "new" to you: Patricia Briggs – Moon Called
3. An Author/second chance: Lynsay Sands - Love Bites
4. A GoodReads Author: Gone - Lisa McMann
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you: Stella Price – Sugar & Sin
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with A: Midnight Awakening - Lara Adrian
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with R: Rick Riordan – The Sea Monster?
8. A male Author: Dracula - Bram Stoker?
9. A female Author: Archangels’ Kiss - Nalini Singh
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included): Undecided

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Fabio's Floozy (Michelle M.) wrote: " I still haven't picked up Lover Eternal...

::runs away from Mel:: ..."


::catches up with Michelle:: (short people can't run that fast, muahahaha)

Look at posts #785 and #786. God is trying to tell you something missy!

I need help!
Cant find PNR by male authors.
Could this be?!
Basicly im on a surch for a romantic male that belives in the paranormal.
Am wiling to compromise on the writing style and authr goodlooks. arnt i generous?
Anyone has any ideas?!
10X

Fabio's Floozy (Michelle M.) wrote: "Michelle B: I notice you have Christopher Moore as your second chance. I haven't read Fool yet, but from your shelf I notice you'd already read You Suck.

I think his vampire books are his weake..."

Thanks, I might just switch books and try A Dirty Job. I thought You Suck was ok so I'm at least willing to give him another shot.

LOL Mel :) I really love this series. I'm a slow reader cause English is my second language and I been in this country for only 4 years. So for me a story really have to keep me entretain for me to finish it. I have to say the I start the 3rd book in this series Lover Awakened and I didn't want it to put it down.

I really hope the Fabio's Floozy (Michelle M.) give it a try.

Mel wrote: "catches up with Michelle:: (short people can't run that fast, muahahaha)..."

Meanie!!

Lory, I'm getting there. I promised!

Sandra wrote: "Rhage's book was my favorite, too. It was actually the first one I read, so I had to get the rest of the series."

Love Rhage!!! I just start the Z story and I just can put down this book. I wish I really could read faster or have more time for reading cause I really enjoy it

Alright, my first time entering the challenge and I think I'm doing pretty well.

5/10!!!

1. A Favorite Author: A Touch of Dead-Charlaine Harris *** I really enjoyed "Gift Wrap"
2. "New" Author to me: The Lightning Thief-Rick Riordan I made a Change here to Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. **** I LOVED this book! Maggie writes so beautifully it's like poetry. She added wonderful tidbits into the genre. I can't wait for book two!
3. Gave up on/Second Chance: Guilty Pleasures Laurell K. Hamilton ** I really wanted to Like this book...maybe it's because I really don't LIKE Anita Blake as a character that much. She makes some really snide comments about various types of people that just turned me off. I did buy the second in the series in the hope that it would get better, because she is so popular...but I may return it.
4. A Good Reads Author: The Sandman Vol 1 Preludes and Nocturnes-Neil Gaiman *** This was an interesting story and the artwork was beautiful. I haven't read many graphic novels, so I feel like I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would...but that may be from my lack of experience in reading in this format. I think it may sink in more on a re-read.
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you:??? Can anyone help with 1983? I pretty much refuse to read the Eragon series and I've done a ton of searching and the only person (whose books are readily available) is Tennessee Williams, who didn't write anything in relation to PNR...So I'm at a loss...HELP! :) I've decided to go with Tennessee Williams Orpheus Decending, which is very debatable but is a modern retelling of Greek myth, which makes it ok for me. :) I ended up reading The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams because the other wasn't available at my local used bookstore. I know it's not PNR, but I spent ages looking for something else and couldn't find anything. This play I give ***, It was a memory play, as described in the intro, and it followed a mother and her two children, but it was pretty depressing, actually.
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with A: The Witching Hour-Ann Rice Currently Reading!
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with M: You Slay Me- Katie MacAlister
8. A Male Author: Storm Front Jim Butcher I had to replace with The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan because I couldn't find a copy of the other.
9. A Female Author: Dark Lover JR Ward
10. More than one Author: Good Omens Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett

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Okay this is bad! The month I really want to do a challenge work gets crazy! I finished one book on my list, but I am now throwing in the proverbial towel on this one. Maybe next month...*sigh*

7/10 Done

1. A Favorite Author - Come Hell or High Water by Michelle Bardsley 2/10
2. A new author - The Reformed Vampire Support Group by Catherine Jinks 2/12
3. Second chance - Vampire Academy by Richelle Meade 2/9
4. A Goodreads author - Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells 2/2
5. An Author born in same year as you - Master of Wolves by Angela Knight
6. Initial of first name - The Seventh Witch by Shirley Damsgaard 2/6
7. Initial of last name - Souless by Gail Carriger
8. A male author - Unperfect Souls by Mark Del Franco 2/13
9. A female author - Firespell by Chloe Neill 2/5
10. With more than one author - My Zombie Valentine (anth)

I had a different book picked out for an author with an N first or last name, but then ended up picking up Archangel's Kiss, the second book in Nalini Singh's Guild Hunter series. I am so glad I did; I really loved this book. The first book I really enjoyed, but I found Raphael almost too cold, too alien. Singh has given Raphael some humanity, which makes sense, I guess, after the events that ended the last book. I highly recommend this series.

1. A Favorite Author: Death's Mistress by Karen Chance 2/4 *****
2.An Author that is "new" to you: Shadowfae by Erica Hayes 2/5 ****
3.An Author you have given a second chance: Fallen by Erin McCarthy
4.A GoodReads Author: Eternal Hunter by Cynthia Eden 2/6 ****
5.Born or Died in 1979: ???
6.An Author with initial N: Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh 2/16 *****
7.An Author with initial G: Dangerous Highlander by Donna Grant 2/8 ***1/2
8.A male Author: The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham 2/12 ****
9.A female Author: Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione 2/8 *****
10.With more than one Author: Taming the Fire by Syndney Croft (authors - Larissa Ione and Stephanie Tyler) 2/10 ****



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8/10 done

Lory wrote: " Love Rhage!!! I just start the Z story and I just can put down t..."

Lory I promise: you'll love this one even more. Lover Awakened was my all time favorite. This book is INTENSE!

Amber wrote: "Okay this is bad! The month I really want to do a challenge work gets crazy! I finished one book on my list, but I am now throwing in the proverbial towel on this one. Maybe next month...*sigh*"
I feel the same as you Amber. I have watched the challenges from as far for many months and finally decided to enter one and I have only finished 2 books. Working 70 to 80 hours a week cuts into my reading time. UGH! Don't give up yet though get as many as you can.

9/10 Done

1.Favorite Author - The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter 2/6 ****
2.New Author - The Silver Wolf by Alice Borchardt 2/2 **
3.2nd Chance - Shades of Gray by Amanda Ashley 2/11 **
4.GoodReads Author - Eve of Chaos by S.J. Day 2/4 *****
5.Born in 1972 - Deep, Dark and Dangerous by Jaid Black 2/16 ****
6.Initial V - Twilight Fall by Lynn Viehl 2/9 ****
7.Initial B - Taken by Sin by Jaci Burton 2/12 ****
8.Male Author - Dead To Me by Anton Strout 2/8 ****
9.Female Author - Secondhand Spirits: A Witchcraft Mystery by Juliet Blackwell 2/7 ****
10.Multi-Author - Heart of Darkness Anthology

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Shay wrote: "I need help!
Cant find PNR by male authors.
Could this be?! "

You could try Bloodsucking Fiends, it's not pnr but it's got a love story...

update
4/10

1.Mona Lisa Darkening by Sunny
2.Edge Of Hunger byRhyannon 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 **** 11/02
8.Let the Right One in by John Ajvide Lindqvist
9.Storm Born by Richelle Mead ***** 16/02
10.Timeless Moon by C.T. Adams ***** 04/02

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Tara wrote: "Shay wrote: "I need help!
Cant find PNR by male authors.
Could this be?! "

You could try Bloodsucking Fiends, it's not pnr but it's got a love story..."

10X Tara, Its on my TBR actually.
:)
I guess man just cant write PNR, ha? they will have to risk getting kicked out of the MANLY MAN club or somthing.

February Challenge - All About Authors

4/10

1)Favorite Author- Richelle Mead/ Succubus Blues
2)New Author - Keri Arthur/ Full Moon Rising
3)2nd Chance- James Patterson/ Schools Out Forever
4)GoodReads Author- Kelley Armstrong/ Bitten
5)Born in 1980- Jennifer Armintrout/ The Turning
6)Author with initial R- Rachel Vincent/ Stray
7)Author with initial F- Christine Feehan/ Dark Prince
8)Male Author- Scott Westerfeld/ Uglies
9)Female Author- Suzanne Collins/ Catching Fire
10)Two Authors- Kristin Cast & P.C. Cast/ Betrayed

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halfway there 5/10

1. A Favorite Author-Pride by Rachel Vincent
2. A New Author-Eve of Darkness by S.J. Day
3. 2nd (more like 17th) chance Author- A Caress of Twilight (Meredith Gentry, #2) by Laurell K. Hamilton 2/2 2 stars
4. A GoodReads Author-Prey by Rachel Vincent
5. An Author born in 83-Eragon by Christopher Paolini 2/1 3 stars
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with J-Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with B/E-Many Bloody Returns by Charlaine Harris and Jim Butcher 2/7 3 stars
8. A male Author-Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath 2/14 4 stars
9. A female Author-The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison
10. With more than one Author-Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl 2/11 4 stars

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1. Favorite Author: Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh 2/5/10 ★★★★☆
2. New Author: Tainted by Julie Kenner 2/1/10 ★★★★☆
3. Second Chance Author: The Last Angel by Natasha Rhodes
4. A GoodReads Author: Staked by JF Lewis
5. Author born 1971: Heat Wave by Richard Castle 2/13/10 ★★★☆☆
6. Author "S" initial: Mona Lisa Darkening by Sunny 2/14/10 ★★★☆☆
7. Author "B" initial: Secondhand Spirits by Juliet Blackwell 2/12/10 ★★★☆☆
8. A male Author: Prowlers by Christopher Golden 2/16/10 ★★★★☆
9. A female Author: The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter 2/2/10 ★★★★★
10. Multiple Authors: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl 2/11/10 ★★★★★

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2/16 UPDATE --- 5/10 Complete

1. A Favorite Author: Guardian by Angela Knight 2/8
2. "New" to you Author: Magic Lost, Trouble Found by Lisa Shearin 2/16
3. Second chance author: Betrayed by P.C. Cast
4. A GoodReads Author: Truly, Madly by Heather Webber 2/16
5. An Author born 1967: Flesh and Fire by Laura Ann Gilman
6. An "B" Author: Original Sin by Cheryl Brooks
7. An "S" Author: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
8. A male Author: Unshapely Things by Mark Del Franco
9. A female Author: Blood Ties by Kay Hooper 2/8
10. With more than one Author: Must Love Hellhounds by Charlaine Harris, etal 2/12

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1. A Fave- First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
2. New One- Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman
3. Second Chance- Midnight's Daughter by Karen Chance 02/16/2010 ☆☆☆ My Review
4. A GoodReads Author- Prey by Rachel Vincent 02/12/2010 ☆☆☆☆☆ My Review
5. One Born in 1975- Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
6. Starts w/ "C" - City of Bones by Cassandra Clare 02/08/2010 ☆☆☆ My Review
7. Starts w/ "W"- The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeannette Walls 02/13/2010 ☆☆☆☆☆ My Review
8. Male-
9. Female- Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead 02/02/2010 ☆☆☆☆ My Review
10. More than 1- Unleashing the Storm by Sydney Croft 02/10/2010 ☆☆☆ My Review

Link to My Challenges & Lists

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(Whining) geeze guys, you all need to start writing 1 or 2 fewer messages in here. My computer is still giving me fits. Guess its time to start using the laptop for more than my sewing. (computerized embroidery sewing machine, for those inquiring minds that just HAVE to know.)

I'm stalled at 6 of 10 because I have 4 library books that do not fit my last 4 categories that I have to get red and back to the library by Sat. After that, hopefully I'll have time to read those last 4 books.