Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Woo-hoo, Sandra! Way to go!

Thanks Tina :D

Congratulations, N.L. and Sandra!

Thanks Yz :D

READ THE MONTH CHALLENGE



SEPTEMBER

S

E

P

T

E

M Mischief 24 7 by Kasey Michaels 09/18 **

B

E

RThe Rancher and the Runaway Bride by Susan Mallery 09/20 ***

I'm going to try to squeeze this one out...

Read the Month Challenge SEPTEMBER
Duration: Sept 1 ~ Sept 30
6 of 9 Complete

S: Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning 09/08
E: Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost 09/22
P: Passion by Lisa Valdez 09/06
T: Three Wishes by Seressia Glass 09/20
E: Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden
M: Maverick's Black Cat by Maggie Casper 09/07
B: The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann
E: Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy
R: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier 09/15

Sandra wrote: "RRRC Read the Month SEPTEMBER 2010

9/9 Completed FINISHED 22/9/10"

Congratulations, Sandra!!

Read SEPTEMBER - 8/8 read - COMPLETED 22 September 2010


S - Summer On Blossom Street - Debbie Macomber - 19/09/10
E - Ella Drake - Grounded - 20/09/10
P - Robert B. Parker - Rough Weather - 01/09/10
T - Teaching Tenses: Ideas for Presenting and Practising Tenses in English - Rosemary Aitken - 04/09/10
E - Eason, Mary - Almost Home - 20/09/10
M - Mary Pope Osborne - Pirates Past Noon- 06/09/10
B - Bell, Juniper - Doll Interrupted - 20/09/10
E - P.N. Elrod - All Shook Up from My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding -
R - Rapture in Death - J.D. Robb - 17/09/10

Congratulations Sandra

Hooray, Jane!

Thanks BJ & Jane :D

7/9 Completed

S - A Gentleman's Honor By Stephanie Laurens. Completed 9/3/10 ***** (5 Stars)
E - To Beguile a Beast By Elizabeth Hoyt.
P - At the Bride Hunt Ball By Olivia Parker.
T - To Seduce A Sinner By Elizabeth Hoyt. Completed 9/7/10 ***** (5 Stars)
E - Two for the Dough By Janet Evanovich. Completed 9/6/10 **** (4 Stars)
M - The Manning Grooms By Debbie MaComber. Completed 9/11/10 ***** (5 Stars)
B - The Bride By Julie Garwood. Completed 9/4/10 ***** (5 Stars)
E - An Affair Before Christmas By Eloisa James. Completed 9/15/10 **** (4 Stars)
R - The Runaway Princess By Christina Dodd. Completed 9/23/10 **** (4 Stars)

COMPLETED 5/9


√S - Shiver by Maggie Steifvater ** 9/17

√E - Three To Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich **** 9/20

P - Ain't She Sweet? by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

T - Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters

√E - Four to Score by Janet Evanovich **** 9/21

√M - Undead and Unpopular by Mary Janice Davidson **** 9/21

B - Bound and Determined by Jane Davitt

E - High Five by Janet Evanovich

√R - Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2) by Richelle Mead ***** 9/22



READ

The story of Jack and Grace is a very sweet one. However, that's about the best thing I can say about this book. It was so long and drawn out. I seriously wanted to put the book down and walk away a million times. It was almost torturous.

I think this is my favorite of the Stephanie Plum series. The other ones I have been iffy on. This one actually made me chuckle and I didn't spend the whole book trying to rush to the end.

I am really starting to warm up to Stephanie. The first two books I found her annoying, but liked most of the other characters, so decided to give the series a shot. Glad I did. I think she is finally coming into her own. The tension between Morelli and Stephanie is starting to wear a little thin, though. Geesh, how long many books will it take for them to quit playing games? Will definitely try #4.

Each book is getting better and better. I am loving these all of a sudden. Huge fan of Morelli's. What's not to love about a sexy Italian whose afraid of commitment?

I just love these books. They are the easiest quickie reads and they make me laugh out loud. I love how Sinclair kept referring to the baby jon as "the infant". For a second, my mind wondered to "uh oh, that's not good. Betsy was kind of feeling down about not being able to have kids and here Sinclair isn't a fan of kids", but then I remembered it was a Queen Betsy book and I'm pretty sure this won't be any deep issue later. Let's face it, in Betsy's world she can deal with anything. Anything but wearing last years strappy sandals, that is.

I really love this series. I think it's a great series for young adults to sink their teeth into (pun intended).

I think Rose is not only a good strong heroine, but she is an honest one. She isn't perfect, she's flawed and not really afraid to admit it.

Dimitri is sexy as heck and always trying to do the right thing. I love that he, too is an honest character. He tries to do the right thing, yet sometimes gives in and does what feels good instead.

I can't wait to read the next book.

READ-THE-MONTH
7/9

S = The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd Sept 2 (4*)
E = Elizabeth Thornton: Princess Charming - Sept 16 (4*)
P = Pamela Clare: Sweet Release
T = Three Nights with a Scoundrel by Tessa Dare Sept 7 (5*)
E = Elizabeth Hoyt: To Seduce a Sinner
M = My Brother Michael by Mary Stewart Sept 3 (4.5*)
B = Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause Sept 5 (2.5*)
E = Elizabeth Hoyt: To Taste Temptation - Sept. 22 (4*)
R = Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz Sept 5 (3.5*)

4/9 Completed



S-
E- Wicked Intentions By Elizabeth Hoyt
P- Penelope & Prince Charming by Jennifer Ashley
T- Tapestry by Karen Ranney
E-
M- The Mad, Bad Duke by Jennifer Ashley
B-
E-
R-

5/9


S-Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts completed 9/10/10
E-Edge of Midnight by Shannon McKenna completed 9/13/10
P-Pursuit by Elizabeth Jennings
T-Tied Up, Tied Down by Lorelei James completed 9/2/10
E-Extreme Danger by Shannon McKenna completed 9/15/10
M-Master of the Highlands by Veronica Wolff
B-Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas
E-Edge of Sight by Roxanne St. Claire (I got an ARC) completed 9/23/10
R-Rough, Raw and Ready by Lorelei James (had to switch my R book)

SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE

8/9

S- Summer at Tiffany- Marjorie Hart 9/11 ★★★★★
E- Eloisa James- A Kiss at Midnight 9/3 ★★★★★
P- Flawless- Sara Shepard 9/4 ★★★★★
T- Tessa Dare- Three Nights with A Scoundrel 9/7 ★★★★
E- Elizabeth Hoyt- To Taste Temptation
M- Murder is Binding- Lorna Barrett 9/10 ★★★★
B- Balogh, Mary- First Comes Marriage 9/12 ★★★★★
E- Evanovich, Janet- One for the Money 9/23★★★
R- Roberts, Nora- Blue Dahlia 9/6 ★★★★★

RRRC Read-the-Month: September
Duration: 09/01/10 - 09/30/10

S = Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 09.03.10
E = Exposing The Executive's Secrets by Emilie Rose 09.18.10
P = Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 09.20.10
T = Tempted All Night by Liz Carlyle 09.17.10
E = The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde 09.23.10
M = Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn 09.05.10
B = Beauty by Robin McKinley 09.13.10
E = Enoch, Suzanne - Before the Scandal
R = The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane 09.24.10




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Read-the-Month Challenge: SEPTEMBER
Duration: September 1 - September 30

8/9 completed

S = Surrender by Pamela Clare 09/03
E = The Education of Mrs. Brimley by Donna MacMeans 09/02
P = Pamela Clare's Untamed 09/24
T = Tara Janzen's Crazy Hot 09/05
E = Evangeline Anderson by The Assignment 09/10
M = Miss Wonderful by Loretta Chase 09/07
B = Nina Bruhns's A Kiss to Kill 09/14
E = Evangeline Anderson's I'll Be Hot for Christmas 09/11
R = Reckless Passion by Amanda Young

7/9 Done

S: Seduced By Shadows by Jessa Slade 9/16 ****
E: The Enchantment Emporium by Tanya Huff 9/3 ****
P: Patricia Briggs - Silver Borne 9/13 *****
T: Tess Gerritsen - The Bone Garden 9/6 ****
E: Edge of Desire by Rhyannon Byrd 9/23 ****
M: Moon Sworn by Keri Arthur
B: Bram Stoker - Dracula 9/5 ****
E: Evanovich, Janet - Wicked Appetite 9/19 *****
R: Red Kiss by Deidre Knight

Finished! :)


Read-the-Month Challenge: SEPTEMBER
Duration: September 1 - September 30

9/9 completed

S = Surrender by Pamela Clare 09/03
E = The Education of Mrs. Brimley by Donna MacMeans 09/02
P = Pamela Clare's Untamed 09/24
T = Tara Janzen's Crazy Hot 09/05
E = Evangeline Anderson by The Assignment 09/10
M = Miss Wonderful by Loretta Chase 09/07
B = Nina Bruhns's A Kiss to Kill 09/14
E = Evangeline Anderson's I'll Be Hot for Christmas 09/11
R = Reckless Passion by Amanda Young 09/25

Dina wrote: "Finished! :)


Read-the-Month Challenge: SEPTEMBER
Duration: September 1 - September 30

9/9 completed"

Congratulations, Dina!!

Just one to go!


READ-THE-MONTH
8/9

S = The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd Sept 2 (4*)
E = Elizabeth Thornton: Princess Charming - Sept 16 (4*)
P = Pamela Clare: Ride the Fire
T = Three Nights with a Scoundrel by Tessa Dare Sept 7 (5*)
E = Elizabeth Hoyt: To Seduce a Sinner - Sept 25 (3*)
M = My Brother Michael by Mary Stewart Sept 3 (4.5*)
B = Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause Sept 5 (2.5*)
E = Elizabeth Hoyt: To Taste Temptation - Sept. 22 (4*)
R = Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz - Sept 5 (3.5*)

Thanks, BJ. :)

Congrats Dina

Thanks, Jane. :)

COMPLETED 6/9


√S - Shiver by Maggie Steifvater ** 9/17

√E - Three To Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich **** 9/20

P - Ain't She Sweet? by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

T - Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters

√E - Four to Score by Janet Evanovich **** 9/21

√M - Undead and Unpopular by Mary Janice Davidson **** 9/21

B - Bound and Determined by Jane Davitt

E - High Five by Janet Evanovich ***** 9/24

√R - Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2) by Richelle Mead ***** 9/22



READ

The story of Jack and Grace is a very sweet one. However, that's about the best thing I can say about this book. It was so long and drawn out. I seriously wanted to put the book down and walk away a million times. It was almost torturous.

I think this is my favorite of the Stephanie Plum series. The other ones I have been iffy on. This one actually made me chuckle and I didn't spend the whole book trying to rush to the end.

I am really starting to warm up to Stephanie. The first two books I found her annoying, but liked most of the other characters, so decided to give the series a shot. Glad I did. I think she is finally coming into her own. The tension between Morelli and Stephanie is starting to wear a little thin, though. Geesh, how long many books will it take for them to quit playing games? Will definitely try #4.

Each book is getting better and better. I am loving these all of a sudden. Huge fan of Morelli's. What's not to love about a sexy Italian whose afraid of commitment?

I just love these books. They are the easiest quickie reads and they make me laugh out loud. I love how Sinclair kept referring to the baby jon as "the infant". For a second, my mind wondered to "uh oh, that's not good. Betsy was kind of feeling down about not being able to have kids and here Sinclair isn't a fan of kids", but then I remembered it was a Queen Betsy book and I'm pretty sure this won't be any deep issue later. Let's face it, in Betsy's world she can deal with anything. Anything but wearing last years strappy sandals, that is.

I really love this series. I think it's a great series for young adults to sink their teeth into (pun intended).

I think Rose is not only a good strong heroine, but she is an honest one. She isn't perfect, she's flawed and not really afraid to admit it.

Dimitri is sexy as heck and always trying to do the right thing. I love that he, too is an honest character. He tries to do the right thing, yet sometimes gives in and does what feels good instead.

I can't wait to read the next book.

I am loving this series more and more. I don't know what it is about most series books, but I think they usually loose their mojo as the series progresses. This one is the exact opposite for me.

7/9


S-Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts completed 9/10/10
E-Edge of Midnight by Shannon McKenna completed 9/13/10
P-Pursuit by Elizabeth Jennings
T-Tied Up, Tied Down by Lorelei James completed 9/2/10
E-Extreme Danger by Shannon McKenna completed 9/15/10
M-Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas completed 9/24/10
B-Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas
E-Edge of Sight by Roxanne St. Claire (I got an ARC) completed 9/23/10
R-Rough, Raw and Ready by Lorelei James (had to switch my R book) completed 9/25/10

September Read the Month

8/9 completed

S - Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead 9/5/10
E - Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer 9/24/10
P - Pretties by Scott Westerfeld 9/21/10
T - Tessa Dare Surrender of a Siren
E - Evanovich, Janet The Rocky Road to Romance 9/12/10
M - Michael J. Fox A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future: Life Lessons from a High School Dropout 9/20/10
B - Brockmann, Suzanne Get Lucky 9/25/10
E - Evanovich, Janet Three To Get Deadly 9/7/10
R - The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong 9/10/10

Jane wrote: "Read SEPTEMBER - 8/8 read - COMPLETED 22 September 2010


S - Summer On Blossom Street - Debbie Macomber - 19/09/10
E - Ella Drake - Grounded - 20/09/10
P - [au..."

Jane,

I didn't see a date posted for your last E book. Can you just verify for me?

Congratulations, Dina!

09/09 Completed

S - Skin Game by Ava Gray 08/12***
E - Eden, Cynthia. Hotter After Midnight 09/05****
P - Phillips, Susan Elizabeth. Nobody's Baby But Mine 08/17****
T - Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 08/10**
E - Enoch, Suzanne. After the Kiss 08/14***
M - Marie Harte. Zack and Ace 08/26****
B - Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 09/08***
E - Evanovich, Janet. Two for the Dough 08/19*****
R - Robb, J.D. Naked in Death 08/18*****


just finished!... congrats to all you guys who also completed the challenge!!

Hooray, Dina & Lili!!

********************Challenge Completed 09/26/10********************

RRRC Read-the-Month: September
Duration: 09/01/10 - 09/30/10

S = Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 09.03.10
E = Exposing The Executive's Secrets by Emilie Rose 09.18.10
P = Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 09.20.10
T = Tempted All Night by Liz Carlyle 09.17.10
E = The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde 09.23.10
M = Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn 09.05.10
B = Beauty by Robin McKinley 09.13.10
E = Enoch, Suzanne - Before the Scandal 09.26.10
R = The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane 09.24.10




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I'm done!

Thanks, ladies. :)

Congrats, southpaw!

Hooray, Southpaw!

Congrats, Dina, Lilly and Southpaw.

Thanks, Tina. :)

Congratulations, Lili and Southpaw!

Made it! Yeah! Thanks for another great month of challenges!

READ THE MONTH
9 of 9 Complete!

S: Slow Heat by Jill Shalvis – 9/13
E: Elemental Magic by Sharon Shinn et al. – 9/1
P: Pirate's Mistress by Marianne LaCroix – 9/10
T: Falling For His Proper Mistress by Tessa Radley – 9/10
E: Hot Stuff by Janet Evanovich & LeAnne Banks – 9/10
M: The Man Must Marry by Janet Chapman – 9/24
B: Seduction and the CEO by Barbara Dunlop – 9/11
E: The Beast Within by Erin McCarthy – 9/26
R: Prey by Rachel Vincent – 9/15

Awesome, Lynne!

Lili wrote: "09/09 Completed"

Congratulations, Lili!!

southpaw285 wrote: "********************Challenge Completed 09/26/10********************"

Congratulations, Southpaw!!

8/9


S-Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts completed 9/10/10
E-Edge of Midnight by Shannon McKenna completed 9/13/10
P-Pursuit by Elizabeth Jennings
T-Tied Up, Tied Down by Lorelei James completed 9/2/10
E-Extreme Danger by Shannon McKenna completed 9/15/10
M-Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas completed 9/24/10
B-Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas completed 9/26/10
E-Edge of Sight by Roxanne St. Claire (I got an ARC) completed 9/23/10
R-Rough, Raw and Ready by Lorelei James (had to switch my R book) completed 9/25/10

8/9 Done

S: Seduced By Shadows by Jessa Slade 9/16 ****
E: The Enchantment Emporium by Tanya Huff 9/3 ****
P: Patricia Briggs - Silver Borne 9/13 *****
T: Tess Gerritsen - The Bone Garden 9/6 ****
E: Edge of Desire by Rhyannon Byrd 9/23 ****
M: Moon Sworn by Keri Arthur 9/26 *****
B: Bram Stoker - Dracula 9/5 ****
E: Evanovich, Janet - Wicked Appetite 9/19 *****
R: Red Kiss by Deidre Knight

Congratulations, Lynne!

I hope I can post this now. I thought I had, but can't find it in the thread.

Spell September Final List

9/9 completed - Done!!!!!

S - The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella - Stephenie Meyer - Done
E - Elizabeth Hoyt - The Raven Prince - Done
P - Pamela Clare - Naked Edge - Done
T - Three Nights with a Scoundrel- Tessa Dare - Done
E - Elizabeth Hoyt - The Leopard Prince - Done
M - McClean, Sarah - Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake Done
B - Black Jack – Lora Leigh - Done
E - Elizabeth Hoyt - The Serpent Prince - Done
R - The Ranger - Rhonda Nelson - Done

Congrats, Dhestiny!

Thank you, Tina! I thought I had posted/entered this early in the month, but I couldn't find my updates anywhere. I hope it's not too late to get participation credit.

Read the Month Challenge SEPTEMBER
Duration: Sept 1 ~ Sept 30
7 of 9 Complete

S: Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning 09/08
E: Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost 09/22
P: Passion by Lisa Valdez 09/06
T: Three Wishes by Seressia Glass 09/20
E: Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden
M: Maverick's Black Cat by Maggie Casper 09/07
B: The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann 09/26 ****
E: Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy
R: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier 09/15

Hooray, Lynne & UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* !!