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8/9 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. Completed 9/27/10 ***** (5 Stars)
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 7/9


√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 ***** 9/26

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

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



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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.

This book is nothing like I thought it would be. To be honest, I was a little frightened of it. It is my first BDSM experience and my first male-male book. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to relate and therefore get nothing out of it. Boy, was I wrong. I loved it!

Owen and Sterling are such a sweet couple. The trust that Sterling had in Owen made their sub-dom relationship romantic, caring and loving. Not at all frightening, demeaning or cruel.

I am so thankful to my friend for recommending this book. It was way outside of my comfort zone and may never have read it on my own. The funny part is from page 1 on I never felt uncomfortable. This book is a tale of love. It's a great lesson in trust and devotion. If only we could all be as lucky as this couple. {sigh}

Current Status - 9/9 Complete - 100%

S - Strawberries for Dessert - Marie Sexton - Complete - 8 Sep 10
E - Ellis, Giselle - Take My Picture - Complete - 13 Sep 10
P - The Postmistress - Sarah Blake - Complete - 13 Sep 10
T - Tanner's Scheme - Complete - 24 Sep 10
E - Eloisa James - When the Duke Returns - Complete - 16 Sep 2010
M - Madeleine Urban - Cut & Run - Complete - 5 Sep 2010
B - The Binding Chair or, A Visit from the Foot Emancipation Society - Kathryn Harris - Complete - 5 Sep 10
E - Edge Of The Moon -Complete - 25 Sep 10
R - The Red Umbrella - Christina Gonzalez Complete - 5 Sep 10

Thank you, Sandra!!!

Way to go, everyone who has finished!

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "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!!!!!"

Congratulations, Dhestiny!!

READ-THE-MONTH
9/9 DONE!

S = The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd Sept 2 (4*)
E = Elizabeth Thornton: Princess Charming - Sept 16 (4*)
P = Phillips, Susan Elizabeth: It Had to Be You - Sept 27 (3*)
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*)

Delicious Dee the book slut wrote: "Current Status - 9/9 Complete - 100%."

Congratulations, Dee!!

Thanks, and congrats, BJ!

thanks and congrats to everyone else who finished...now on to october...two O's!! yay fun!!

9/9 ALL DONE!


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 completed 9/27/10
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

Way to go, Samantha!!!

Thanks Dhes!

Congrats, Samantha!

I'm finally finished!

SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE

9/9

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 9/27 ★★★
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 ★★★★★

Congratulations, Samantha!!

Congratulations, Kate!!

Good job, Kate!

Good job, Kate!

DONE!!!! 9/9

S= Love You to Death by Shannon K. Butcher
E= A Date with the Other Side by Erin McCarthy
P= Summer of the Dragon by Elizabeth Peters
T= Unleashing the Storm
E= The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel
M= Lord of Misrule by Rachel Caine
B= What Happens In Vegas...: Hot For You\Stripped\Red-Handed\The Deal by Anya Bast
E= Immortal Danger by Cynthia Eden
R= Relentless

Thanks! It feels great to finally be done with this. September ended up being a lot more difficult than last month.

Congrats Carolyn!

Yay, Carolyn F!

Great job, Carolyn!!!

I agree, Kate. Thankfully, October has only 7 letters. LOL

Carolyn F. wrote: "DONE!!!! 9/9"

Congratulations, Carolyn!!

Thanks everybody!

RRRC + Read the Month Challenge: September (FINISHED)


S = Stuart,Anne - A Rose at Midnight (9/8)
E = Elizabeth Hoyt - Wicked Intentions (9/9)
P = Prince of Magic - Anne Stuart (9/4)
T = Terry Spear - Seduced by the Wolf (9/16)
E = Eden,Cynthia - Deadly Fear (9/12)
M = Mary Wine - To Conquer a Highlander (9/17)
B = Beck,J.K. - When Blood Calls (9/10)
E = Eve Silver - Sins of the Soul (9/27)
R = Ritual Sins = Anne Stuart (9/3)

Hooray, Delicious Dee, BJ, Samantha, Kate, Carolyn & Lisa!!!!!!

WTG, Lisa!!!!!!

Read September
Duration: September 1 - September 30, 2010
~ Completed ~ 5/9 Books ~

S ~ Into the Storm by Suzanne Brockman 26/09
E ~ Full Bloom by Janet Evanovich & Charlotte Hughes
P ~ Persuasion by Jane Austen
T ~ The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom 13/19
E ~ Evernight by Claudia Gray
M ~ Fish Out of Water by Mary Janice Davidson 10/09
B ~ Body Double by Tess Gerritsen
E ~ Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card 28/09
R ~ Rough Raw Ready by Lorelei James 01/09




Let's see how much I can read in 2 & 1/2 days ???

Yay, Lisa!

Read the Month Challenge SEPTEMBER
Duration: Sept 1 ~ Sept 30
8 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 09/28 ****
R: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier 09/15 **

Lisa wrote: "RRRC + Read the Month Challenge: September (FINISHED)"

Congratulations, Lisa!!

6of9


S- Born to Bite, by Lynsay Sands (9/3)
E- Evernight, by Claudia Grey (9/7)
P- The Pregnancy Test, by Erin McCarthy (9/8)
T-
E- The Care and Taming of a Rogue, by Suzanne Enoch (9/16)
M- Chasing Stanley, by Diedre Martin (9/16)
B- Blood Sucking Fiends, by Christopher Moore (9/2)
E-
R-
I wish I had gotten them all done! However I realized about half way through the month that not only is Christmas closer than I thought but I also have two birthdays and Thanksgiving to plan along with about 18 Christmas stockings to make! So... I decided I should get to doing the things I needed to do before I could relax with a good book. I just don't understand how I can go months without a single thing to do then all of a sudden I have enough for 3 people!

Lindsey, don't you HATE it when life gets in the way of reading??? I know I do.

You've done great, especially with having so many other things on your plate.

Read the Month Challenge SEPTEMBER
Duration: Sept 1 ~ Sept 30
9 of 9 Complete ~ Finished just under the wire!

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 09/29 ***
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 09/28 ****
R: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier 09/15 **

Congrats, Penney!

Awesome, Penney!!!!

Hooray, Penney!

and commiserations Lindsey :)

Thanks Ladies :)

9/9 Completed!!

S - A Gentleman's Honor By Stephanie Laurens. Completed 9/3/10 ***** (5 Stars)
E - To Beguile a Beast By Elizabeth Hoyt. Completed 9/29/10 ***** (5 Stars)
P - At the Bride Hunt Ball By Olivia Parker. Completed 9/27/10 ***** (5 Stars)
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)

8/9 - Doubt I'll get the last one finished by midnight :(

S - Soul Deep - Lora Leigh - September 18
E - Spider's Bite - Jennifer Estep - September 10
P - Penumbra - Keri Arthur - September 19
T - Tempt Me With Darkness - Shayla Black - September 5
E - Elizabeth's Wolf - Lora Leigh - September 6
M - Storm Born - Richelle Mead - September 4
B - Blaze of Memory - Nalini Singh - September 16
E - Edge of Danger - Rhyannon Byrd
R - Dark Thirst - Sara Reinke - September 30

I am in the same boat as you, Angie. I have one last to read and I don't think there is anyway I will get it done by midnight tonight. Such a bummer. This will be my first failed challenge. :(

Hooray, Hina!

Finished !!!!

9/9

S - Finished 9/17/10

E - Finished 9/5/10

P - Finished 9/27/10

T - Finished 9/25/10

E - finshed 9/27/10

M - Finished 9/8/10

B - finished 9/25/10

E - Finished 9/16/10

R - Finished 9/26/10

Hooray, Jenny!

WTG Penney and Hina!

Wasn't quite sure I was going to finish this one!

RRRC Group Read the Month Challenge: SEPTEMBER
September 1 - 30, 2010

Completed: 9/9

S The Storyteller's Daughter, Cameron Dokey, 9-4-10
E Erin Kellison, Shadow Bound, 9-6-10
P Pride Mates, Jennifer Ashley, 9-18-10
T Tess Gerritsen, The Surgeon, 9-9-10
E Evanovich, Janet, The Grand Finale, 9-29-10
M Midnight Pearls, Debbie Viguié, 9-4-10
B Before Midnight, Cameron Dokey, 9-5-10
E Evanovich, Janet, WIfe For Hire, 9-30-10
R Romeo & Juliet, William Shakespeare, 9-22-10

Way to go, Daffodil!

Finished!! 9/9

S My Fair Viking by Sandra Hill 9/12/10
E Paradise in His Arms by Elizabeth Daniels 9/8/10
P Philippa by Bertrice Small 9/18/10
T Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn 9/27/10
E The Highlander by Elaine Coffman 9/5/10
M The Pirate Prince by Connie Mason 9/28/10
B Twelve Across by Barbara Delinsky 9/15/10
E Emerald Fire by Laurie Grant 9/19/10
R Runaways by V.C. Andrews 9/28/10

Awesome! WTG, Erin :)