We Love Lisa Kleypas discussion

Tentative Reading Goals for 2011

Read these series in entirety
1. Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer (have read book 1)
2. Harry Potter series by JK Rowling
3. Chronicles of Narnia (reread) by CS Lewis
4. Wrinkle in Time series by Madeleine L'Engle
5. Ice Series by Anne Stuart (reread-already did Black Ice)
6. The Guild-Hunters by Nalini Singh
7. The Fever series by Karen Marie Moning
8. The Night Angel series by Brent Weeks
9. Sirantha Jax series by Ann Aguirre
10. Blades of the Rose series by Zoe Archer
11. Tairen Soul series by C.L. Wilson

Get Caught up on These Series:

1. Immortals After Dark by Kresley Cole
2. Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs
3. Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews
4. Artemis Fowl series by Ioin Colfer
5. Half-Blood series by Rick Riordan
6. Royal Four series by Celeste Bradley
7. Carpathians by Christine Feehan
8. House of Rohan series by Anne Stuart
10.Travises by Lisa Kleypas
11.Parasol Protectorate by Gail Carriger

Harlequin/Silhouette Reading Challenge:

Read a minimum of 100 Harlequin/Silhouette books over the year (includes all lines from any year, new or old in collection and any category book).

Finally read books by these authors:

Meredith Duran
Tessa Dare
Robyn Carr
Linnea Sinclair
Stephanie Tyler
JRR Tolkien

thats a nice choice of books!!

i have read one book by meredith Duran. Bound by Your Touch it was about 2 yrs or so. i dont remember the story to detail, but its a good light read.

the one i would suggest IMO is DOS! it has a very different plot and scenery. different from the typical regency England setting. and it looks very interesting. the yr it was released it won a couple of awards.. so .. its gets some pts right?

hope u come thru with the list!! ;)

Happy reading!!

Thanks, Atumn. I hope I can get these read too. I'm excited to finally read DOS. I love historicals with atypical locations and multcultural characters.

Danielle - Duke of Shadows is my favorite book by Meridith Duran. It was different. Loved the setting and the characters.

I hope you get to Lisa Kleypas' Travis series. All three books were the best of hers.

Good luck with your challenges for the coming year.

Thanks, Annie. Me too. I had hoped to read them this month. I guess I overcommitted myself this month. :)

I'm looking forward to the DOS.

Urban Fantasy Group Challenge #4 (signed-up)
Challenge # 4 will run from January 1, 2011 to March 31, 2011.

- YOU CHOOSE YOUR OWN BOOKS TO READ. Only trick is that you have to already own the book, be able to get it at the library, or borrow it during those three months. If you don't have any books on your TBR shelf at home or don't have access to a library and still want to participate, pick up four new books if you wish.

If you want to change your selections at any time, that is fine.

Here are the categories for the book selection process - please note that these categories are slightly different than the last challenge and there are Optional Add'l Book selections for those who wish for a bigger challenge:

(Definition of Urban Fantasy for this challenge: books with a vampire, werewolf, witch, or fae character or set in a UF world with some other mythical character or skill set)

* 1 Urban Fantasy Title
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title featuring a male lead character
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF)
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - any genre

* Optional Add'l Book - Featuring Zombies
* Optional Add'l Book - Post-Apocalyptic OR Dystopian theme
* Optional Add'l Book - Cover Hunt: Book with blue as the primary cover color

Please post in this topic ("yes, I am going to participate" or something like that) if you are going to do this challenge so I can compile a list of participants. You may join the challenge up to the final day of March.

Danielle's December Build Your Own Challenge
Christmas Theme Reading: Read at Least 10 Christmas/Holiday-Themed Books between December 1-December 31

Update: 12/9/10
Finished: 2/12

1.Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas 12/1
2.Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole
3.A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
4.Mistletoe Magic by Sophia James
5.The Viscount's Betrothal by Louise Allen 12/9
6.Holidays Are Hell by Kim Harrison et al
7.Winter Fire by Jo Beverley
8.Millionaire Under the Mistletoe by Tessa Radley
9.Home for the Holidays by Sarah Mayberry
10.Italian Doctor, Sleigh Bell Bride by Sarah Morgan
11.Lone Star Seduction by Day Leclaire
12.An Obsessive Love by Sarah Holland

Danielle's All Things Winter Challenge
Duration: December 21- March 20, 2010
Goal: Read 20 or more books that have a winter theme. The titles can have winter-related words, or the cover has a winter scene, or the book is set during and pertains to winter.

I will list the books as I go (don't want to box myself into a corner)!

Danielle's
READ-THE-SEASON WINTER CHALLENGE: I-N-V-E-R-N-O
Duration: December 21, 2010 - March 19, 2011

Rules are simple. Using the word INVERNO, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season.

Bonus: Read a book that was originally written in Italian, set in Italy or has a character of Italian descent.

Danielle's
READ-THE-SEASON WINTER CHALLENGE: I-N-V-E-R-N-O
Duration: December 21, 2010 - March 19, 2011

Rules are simple. Using the word INVERNO, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season.

Bonus: Read a book that was originally written in Italian, set in Italy or has a character of Italian descent.


I=Hellboy: The Ice Wolves by Mark Chadbourn
N=Naked in Death by JD Robb
V=The Panther & the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak
E=Elsewhere by Will Setterly
R=The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton
N=New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
O=Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin

Count me in!

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Book Challenge
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Danielle's 2011 RRRC Create Your Own Reading Challenge
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011
Goal: Read 100 Harlequin/Silhouette Romances of any kind over the year of 2011 out of my tbr pile/collection. Also includes other category romances, such as Loveswept. They can be older or newer, as long as I own them.

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I'll do the Mor-book-ly Obese Level on this challenge

Mor-book-ly Obese - This is for the truly out of control chunkster. For this level of challenge you must commit to 8 chunksters OR three tomes of 800 pages or more. You know you want to.....go on and give in to your cravings.


Danielle's RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Mor-book-ly Obese

Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011
Update:
Completed: 0/8

Danielle's IR Reading Challenge #1
Duration: January 1- July 1, 2011
Update:
Completed: 0/6

For the IR Reader's Challenge, participants must choose, and read 6 books based on the themes/ scenario/ genre's listed below:

Best friends to lovers
Love at first sight
Nemesis at first sight/Enemies to lovers
Married Couple
Atypical interracial combination
Historical
Contemporary
Paranormal
Chick-lit
Surprise interracial
Unique profession (caterer, assassin, celebrity etc)

*participants may choose a 7th as a bonus

You may post your books in advance, or as you read them. When posting, please include which theme/ scenario/ genre your selection fits. The goal of this challenge is to have fun, and increase our IR reading. The only requirement for this challenge, is that your books must feature an IR pairing of some sort. If needed, you can look at the groups bookshelf for titles. Also, you are strongly encouraged to keep track of your IR reading in the designated folder. Happy reading!

Danielle's All Things Winter Challenge
Duration: December 21- March 20, 2010
Goal: Read 20 or more books that have a winter theme. The titles can have winter-related words, or the cover has a winter scene, or the book is set during and pertains to winter.

Update: 12/25/10
Completed: 1/20

1.Snowbound by Janice Kay Johnson

Danielle's Urban Fantasy Challenge #4: January 1-March 31, 2011
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title: Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title featuring a male lead character: The Man with the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene

* Optional Add'l Book - Featuring Zombies: The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
* Optional Add'l Book - Post-Apocalyptic OR Dystopian theme: That Which Bites by Celis T. Rono
* Optional Add'l Book - Cover Hunt: Book with blue as the primary cover color: The Giants of the Frost by Kim Wilkins

Danielle's January BYOC LK Group

1. Read four books pertaining to winter:
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2. Read a steampunk book:
3. Start a new urban fantasy series:
4. Read a book in a series you started already:
5. Read one historical-set book:

Update:
Completed: 0/9

Dangerous Hero Addict Suppport Group 2011 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2011
Rules: There are three levels. Members can do all three levels or pick and choose which ones. If a member finishes any and all levels, they can start over again. The tiers can have overlapping books. The books must be read between January 1-December 31st. The books must have some connection to dangerous heroes/characters. The purpose of this challenge is to engage/encourage members' love of bad boy/dangerous characters in fiction. For the purposes of these challenges, the books can be any fiction genre, but romance is preferred.

Tier I: Rank Your Bad Boys/Dangerous Heroes
For this level of the challenge, refer to the Dangerous Hero Scale:
Dangerous Hero Scale
10:Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
9:Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
8:He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
7:Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
6:Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
5:A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
4:He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
3:He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
2:Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
1:mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.

Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2011 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.


Tier II-How Well Do You Know Your Dangerous Hero Types?
Purpose: Read a book with each of the different types of Dangerous Heroes from the Master List:

Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys
1.Assassin (Contract Killer)
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary)
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer
4.Stalkerific Hero
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured)
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises)
7.Law Enforcement
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)
10.Spy
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal)
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae)
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo
16.Bodyguards/Protectors
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers
18.Rakehell/Rake
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes



Tier III: Bad Boys Around the World. Read Fifty Books in 50 different geographic locations with some kind of dangerous hero/bad-boy type. The locations can be in the same country, but must be in a different state or city.

Danielle's IR Reading Challenge #1
Duration: January 1- July 1, 2011
Update:
Completed: 1/6

Surprise Interracial: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan (heroine is Asian/hero is white). 1/2

Dangerous Hero Addict Suppport Group 2011 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2011
Update: 1/2/10
Tier I: Rank Your Bad Boys/Dangerous Heroes
Dangerous Hero Scale
10:Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
9:Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
8:He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
7:Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
6:Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
5:A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
4:He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
3:He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
2:Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
1:mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.

Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2011 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.

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Tier II-How Well Do You Know Your Dangerous Hero Types?
Purpose: Read a book with each of the different types of Dangerous Heroes from the Master List:

Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys
1.Assassin (Contract Killer)
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary) -Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer
4.Stalkerific Hero
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured)
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises)
7.Law Enforcement
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)
10.Spy
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal)
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae)
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo
16.Bodyguards/Protectors
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers
18.Rakehell/Rake
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes



Danielle's Dangerous Hero Addict Suppport Group 2011 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2011
Update: 1/2/10
Tier I: Rank Your Bad Boys/Dangerous Heroes
Dangerous Hero Scale
10:Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
9:Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
8:He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
7:Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
6:Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
5:A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
4:He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
3:He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
2:Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
1:mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.

Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2011 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.
Completed: 1/10

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Tier II-How Well Do You Know Your Dangerous Hero Types?
Purpose: Read a book with each of the different types of Dangerous Heroes from the Master List:
Completed: 1/19
Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys
1.Assassin (Contract Killer)
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary) -Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer
4.Stalkerific Hero
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured)
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises)
7.Law Enforcement
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)
10.Spy
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal)
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae)
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo
16.Bodyguards/Protectors
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers
18.Rakehell/Rake
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes



Tier III: Bad Boys Around the World. Read Fifty Books in 50 different geographic locations with some kind of dangerous hero/bad-boy type. The locations can be in the same country, but must be in a different state or city.

1. Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan. Location: San Francisco, CA. 1/2

Danielle's January BYOC LK Group

1. Read four books pertaining to winter:
a. Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3/10
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2. Read a steampunk book:
3. Start a new urban fantasy series:
4. Read a book in a series you started already: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
5. Read one historical-set book:

Update: 1/3
Completed: 2/9

Danielle's Dangerous Hero Addict Suppport Group 2011 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2011
Update: 1/3/10
Tier I: Rank Your Bad Boys/Dangerous Heroes
Dangerous Hero Scale
10:Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
9:Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
8:He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
7:Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
6:Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
5:A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
4:He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
3:He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
2:Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
1:mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.

Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2011 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.
Completed: 2/10

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Tier II-How Well Do You Know Your Dangerous Hero Types?
Purpose: Read a book with each of the different types of Dangerous Heroes from the Master List:
Completed: 2/19
Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys
1.Assassin (Contract Killer)
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary) -Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer
4.Stalkerific Hero
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured)
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises)
7.Law Enforcement
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)
10.Spy
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal) Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae)
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo
16.Bodyguards/Protectors
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers
18.Rakehell/Rake
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes



Tier III: Bad Boys Around the World. Read Fifty Books in 50 different geographic locations with some kind of dangerous hero/bad-boy type. The locations can be in the same country, but must be in a different state or city.

1. Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan. Location: San Francisco, CA. 1/2
2. Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer. Location: Antarctica. 1/3

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Book Challenge
Update: 1/3/11
Completed: 3/26

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Author Challenge
Update: 1/3/11
Completed: 3/26

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Danielle's All Things Winter Challenge
Duration: December 21- March 20, 2010
Goal: Read 20 or more books that have a winter theme. The titles can have winter-related words, or the cover has a winter scene, or the book is set during and pertains to winter.

Update: 1/3/11
Completed: 2/20

1.Snowbound by Janice Kay Johnson 12/25
2.Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Update: 1/3/11
Completed: 2/10

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)
Update: 1/3/11
Completed: 1/2

A= Annja Creed from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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Read books that spell out: I LOVE THE BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD, ESPECIALLY MY MAN: [+ character name]...

For each letter you need to find:
- a book which has an author whose first or last name starts with this letter
- or a book which has a title that starts with this letter (you can disregard all the articles: a, an, the... )
- or a book character whose first or last name starts with this letter

The sentence “I love the Black Dagger Brotherhood, especially my man… has 45 characters. Adding the name of your favorite Brother can bring you to 50-56 characters.

45+
5= Phury, Wrath, Butch, Throe, Darius, Manny or Rhage (50)
6= Qhuinn (51)
7= Muhrder, Vishous or Zsadist (52)
8= Thorment, Lassiter, Blaylock and Rehvenge (53)
11= John Matthew (56)

Those of you who love Brothers with short names (less than 6 characters) are obliged to read one or two bonus books (depending on the character name) to get their total to 52.

Bonus book# 1: Read a book of a series that has at least 9 books.
Bonus book #2: Read a book that features both vampires and shifters.


Challenge Duration: January 1 – December 31, 2011. Lists can be posted anytime in between (fill out as you go along). Changes are allowed. Any genre is allowed
Danielle's BDB Favorite Brother Challenge
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011

Update: 1/3/11
Completed: 3/56


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Danielle's All Things Winter Challenge
Duration: December 21- March 20, 2010
Goal: Read 20 or more books that have a winter theme. The titles can have winter-related words, or the cover has a winter scene, or the book is set during and pertains to winter.

Update: 1/5/11
Completed: 3/20

1.Snowbound by Janice Kay Johnson 12/25
2.Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
3.If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5

Danielle's BDB Favorite Brother Challenge
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011

Update: 1/5/11
Completed: 5/56


I: If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)
Update: 1/5/11
Completed: 4/26

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Update: 1/5/11
Completed: 3/26

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Author Challenge
Update: 1/3/11
Completed: 5/26

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Book Challenge
Update: 1/3/11
Completed: 5/26

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Danielle's 2011 RRRC Create Your Own Reading Challenge
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011
Goal: Read 100 Harlequin/Silhouette Romances of any kind over the year of 2011 out of my tbr pile/collection. Also includes other category romances, such as Loveswept. They can be older or newer, as long as I own them.

Update: 1/5/11
Completed: 1/100

1. If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
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Danielle's January BYOC LK Group

1. Read four books pertaining to winter:
a. Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3/10
b. If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5/10
c. The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees (currently reading)
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2. Read a steampunk book:
3. Start a new urban fantasy series:
4. Read a book in a series you started already: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2/10
5. Read one historical-set book:

Update: 1/6
Completed: 3/9

Danielle's 2011 RRRC Create Your Own Reading Challenge
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011
Goal: Read 100 Harlequin/Silhouette Romances of any kind over the year of 2011 out of my tbr pile/collection. Also includes other category romances, such as Loveswept. They can be older or newer, as long as I own them.

Update: 1/7/11
Completed: 2/100

1. If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
2. The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
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Danielle's January BYOC LK Group

1. Read four books pertaining to winter:
a. Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3/10
b. If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5/10
c. The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7/10
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2. Read a steampunk book:
3. Start a new urban fantasy series:
4. Read a book in a series you started already: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2/10
5. Read one historical-set book:

Update: 1/7
Completed: 4/9

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Book Challenge
Update: 1/7/11
Completed: 6/26

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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Author Challenge
Update: 1/7/11
Completed: 6/26

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Danielle's All Things Winter Challenge
Duration: December 21- March 20, 2010
Goal: Read 20 or more books that have a winter theme. The titles can have winter-related words, or the cover has a winter scene, or the book is set during and pertains to winter.

Update: 1/7/11
Completed: 4/20

1.Snowbound by Janice Kay Johnson 12/25
2.Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
3.If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
4.The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7 (takes place at the Arctic circle in Norway)

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Update: 1/7/11
Completed: 4/26

A= Anders Larson from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
B= Byran Moreland from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
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Danielle's BDB Favorite Brother Challenge
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011

Update: 1/7/11
Completed: 6/56


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Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)
Update: 1/7/11
Completed: 5/26

A= Annja Creed from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
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Danielle's Dangerous Hero Addict Suppport Group 2011 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2011
Update: 1/7/10
Tier I: Rank Your Bad Boys/Dangerous Heroes
Dangerous Hero Scale
10:Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
9:Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
8:He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
7:Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
6:Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
5:A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
4:He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
3:He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
2:Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
1:mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.

Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2011 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.
Completed: 2/10

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Tier II-How Well Do You Know Your Dangerous Hero Types?
Purpose: Read a book with each of the different types of Dangerous Heroes from the Master List:
Completed: 2/19
Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys
1.Assassin (Contract Killer)
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary) -Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer
4.Stalkerific Hero
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured)
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises)
7.Law Enforcement
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)
10.Spy
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal) Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae)
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo
16.Bodyguards/Protectors
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers
18.Rakehell/Rake
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes



Tier III: Bad Boys Around the World. Read Fifty Books in 50 different geographic locations with some kind of dangerous hero/bad-boy type. The locations can be in the same country, but must be in a different state or city.

1. Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan. Location: San Francisco, CA. 1/2
2. Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer. Location: Antarctica. 1/3
3.Anders Larson from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees. Location: Arctic Circle, Norway. 1/7

Danielle's Dangerous Hero Addict Suppport Group 2011 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2011
Update: 1/8/10
Tier I: Rank Your Bad Boys/Dangerous Heroes
Dangerous Hero Scale
10:Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
9:Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
8:He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
7:Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
6:Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
5:A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
4:He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
3:He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
2:Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
1:mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.

Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2011 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.
Completed: 2/10

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Tier II-How Well Do You Know Your Dangerous Hero Types?
Purpose: Read a book with each of the different types of Dangerous Heroes from the Master List:
Completed: 2/19
Types of Dangerous Heroes/Bad Boys
1.Assassin (Contract Killer)
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary) -Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer
4.Stalkerific Hero
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured)
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises)
7.Law Enforcement
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier)
10.Spy
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal) Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges)
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors (Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae)
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo
16.Bodyguards/Protectors
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers
18.Rakehell/Rake
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes



Tier III: Bad Boys Around the World. Read Fifty Books in 50 different geographic locations with some kind of dangerous hero/bad-boy type. The locations can be in the same country, but must be in a different state or city.

1. Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan. Location: San Francisco, CA. 1/2
2. Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer. Location: Antarctica. 1/3
3.Anders Larson from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees. Location: Arctic Circle, Norway. 1/7
4.Marc Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh. Location: Lafayette, LA. 1/8

Danielle's BDB Favorite Brother Challenge
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011

Update: 1/8/11
Completed: 7/56


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