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Danielle's Dangerous Hero Addict Suppport Group 2011 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2011
Update: 2/01/11
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: 3/10

10
9-Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
8
7
6-Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
5
4
3-Eddie Drood from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
2
1

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: 5/19
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 Rhys Trahaern from the Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier) Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 2/1
10.Spy Eddie from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
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
5.Dominic McManus from Bitten by Dan O'Brien. Location: Minnesota. 1/10
6.Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke. Location: Fantastical London England. 1/12
7.Olivier Moreau from Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey. Location: Normandy, France. 1/16
8.Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw. Location: Ancient Rome, Italy. 1/31

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Update: 2/01/11
Completed: 12/26

A= Anders Larson from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
B= Byran Moreland from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
C=
D= Drew Hammond from Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
E= Eddie Drood from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
F=
G= Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
H=
I=
J=
K= Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
L=
M= Marc Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
N=
O= Olivier Moreau from Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
P=
Q=
R=
S= Sam Benson from Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/15
T= Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
U=
V= Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
W=
X=
Y=
Z= Twardy Zarost from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)
Update: 2/1/11
Completed: 14/26

A= Annja Creed from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
B= Bella Lawrence from Taken for Revenge, Bedded by Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
C= Carla Maxwell from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
D=
E= Elizabeth Farley from Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
F=
G=
H= Hira Dezirah Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
I=
J= Juanita Lopez from Gods of Machine by Gary Starta 1/16
K= Karen Travers from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
L=
M= Brodie Mackenzie from Leaving Home by Leigh Michael 1/16
N=
O=
P=
Q=
R= Rose Patterson from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= Sam Bollin from The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
T= Tabitha Serannon from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
U=
V= Pelonia Valeria from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
W= Mina Wentworth from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
X=
Y=
Z=Zarel from Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Author Challenge
Update: 2/1/11
Completed: 11/26

A= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
B=
C= The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
D= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
E=
F= Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
G= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
H=The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
I=
J= The Bride by Julie Garwood 1/26
K=
L=
M= The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/5
N=
O= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
P= If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
Q=
R=
S= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
T=
U=
V=
W=
X=
Y=
Z=

Danielle's Dangerous Hero Addict Suppport Group 2011 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2011
Update: 2/01/11
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: 3/10

10
9-Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
8
7
6-Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
5
4
3-Eddie Drood from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
2
1

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: 5/19
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 Rhys Trahaern from the Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier) Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 2/1
10.Spy Eddie from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
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
5.Dominic McManus from Bitten by Dan O'Brien. Location: Minnesota. 1/10
6.Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke. Location: Fantastical London England. 1/12
7.Olivier Moreau from Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey. Location: Normandy, France. 1/16
8.Aaron Eagle from Storm of Shadows by Christina Dodd. New York City, New York. 1/30
9.Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw. Location: Ancient Rome, Italy. 1/31
10.Garyll Glavenor from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton. Location: Mythical World Eyri. 2/1

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: 2/04/11
Completed: 9/20

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)
5.Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10 (takes place in Minnesota in the winter time)
6.The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien (part of the book takes place during cold weather-ice/sleet 1/24
7.The Last Of The Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery (title and has a snowstorm) 1/28
8.The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1 (has numerous winter scenes)
9.Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright 2/2 (takes place during winter/winter cover)

Danielle's February BYOC LK Group 2011
Read ten books that celebrate love in any way and/or romance novels.

Update: 2/4/10
Completed: 1/10

1. Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright 2/2 (Sisterly Love/Love Triangle)

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: 2/04/11
Completed: 10/20

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)
5.Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10 (takes place in Minnesota in the winter time)
6.The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien (part of the book takes place during cold weather-ice/sleet 1/24
7.The Last Of The Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery (title and has a snowstorm) 1/28
8.The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1 (has numerous winter scenes)
9.Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright 2/2 (takes place during winter/winter cover)
10.The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4 (cold in title, winter scene)

Danielle's Dangerous Hero Addict Suppport Group 2011 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2011
Update: 2/01/11
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: 3/10

10
9-Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
8
7
6-Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
5
4
3-Eddie Drood from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
2
1

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: 5/19
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 Rhys Trahaern from the Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier) Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 2/1
10.Spy Eddie from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
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
5.Dominic McManus from Bitten by Dan O'Brien. Location: Minnesota. 1/10
6.Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke. Location: Fantastical London England. 1/12
7.Olivier Moreau from Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey. Location: Normandy, France. 1/16
8.Aaron Eagle from Storm of Shadows by Christina Dodd. New York City, New York. 1/30
9.Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw. Location: Ancient Rome, Italy. 1/31
10.Garyll Glavenor from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton. Location: Mythical World Eyri. 2/1
11.Morgan Hewitt from The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene. Location: St. Petersberg, Russia. 2/4

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Update: 2/04/11
Completed: 14/26

A= Anders Larson from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
B= Byran Moreland from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
C=
D= Drew Hammond from Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
E= Eddie Drood from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
F=
G= Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
H= Martin Hewitt from The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4
I=
J=
K= Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
L=
M= Marc Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
N=
O= Olivier Moreau from Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
P= Peter from Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
Q=
R=
S= Sam Benson from Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/15
T= Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
U=
V= Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
W=
X=
Y=
Z= Twardy Zarost from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Author Challenge
Update: 2/4/11
Completed: 13/26

A= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
B= Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
C= The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
D= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
E=
F= Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
G= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
H=The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
I=
J= The Bride by Julie Garwood 1/26
K=
L= The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4
M= The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/5
N=
O= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
P= If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
Q=
R=
S= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
T=
U=
V=
W=
X=
Y=
Z=

Danielle's Paranormal Beings Challenge for Everything Paranormal Group
Duration: February 1st to November 30th
You may use books that you have read in January .
Read FIVE books from each category given.
Fae
Werewolf
Vampires
Shifters
Ghosts
Dragons
Angels
Demons
Witches
Aliens/Immortals
Bonus Gargoyles/Elves/Zombie

Update: 2/1
Completed: 3/55

Angels
1. Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18
2.
3.
4.
5.

Demons
1. The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
2.
3.
4.
5.

Werewolves
1. Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
2.
3.
4.
5.

Bonus: Gargoyles/Elves/Zombies:
1. The Iron Duke by Meljean brook 1/12 (Zombies
2. The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4 (Zombies)
3.
4.
5.

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

Update: 2/04/11
Completed: 21/56


I: If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5

L: The Last of the Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery 1/27
O: The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien 1/24
V:
E:

T: Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
H:
E:

B: Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
L: Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
A: Arenson, Daniel--Flaming Dove 1/18
C: Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
K:

D:
A:
G: Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/16
G: The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
E:
R: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2

B: Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
R: The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt 1/21
O:
T:
H:
E:
R: The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
H:
O:
O:
D:

E:
S: The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
P: Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
E:
C: Cold Warriors (The Infernal Game) by Rebecca Levene 2/4
I: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
A:
L:
L:
Y: The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/2

M: The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
Y:

M:
A:
N:

J:
O:
H:
N:

M: The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
A:
T:
T:
H:
E:
W:

Bonus #1:
Bonus #2:

Danielle's Urban Fantasy Challenge #4: January 1-March 31, 2011
Update: 2/04/11
Completed: 3/7
* 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 1/19
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4

* 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 February BYOC LK Group 2011
Read ten books that celebrate love in any way and/or romance novels.

Update: 2/7/10
Completed: 4/10

1. Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright 2/2 (Sisterly Love/Love Triangle)
2.Silverweed: a supernatural fairy tale by Dorlana Vann (Love for family) 2/5
3.Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter (Category Romance/Love for family) 2/5
4.The Panther & the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak (Historical Romance) 2/7

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

Update: 2/07/11
Completed: 23/56


I: If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5

L: The Last of the Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery 1/27
O: The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien 1/24
V:
E:

T: Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
H:
E:

B: Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
L: Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
A: Arenson, Daniel--Flaming Dove 1/18
C: Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
K:

D:
A:
G: Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/16
G: The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
E:
R: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2

B: Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
R: The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt 1/21
O:
T:
H: Hartless, Jon Romanticism Lost 2/7
E:
R: The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
H:
O:
O:
D:

E:
S: The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
P: Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
E:
C: Cold Warriors (The Infernal Game) by Rebecca Levene 2/4
I: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
A:
L:
L:
Y: The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/2

M: The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
Y:

M:
A:
N:

J:
O:
H:
N:

M: The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
A:
T:
T:
H: Hunter, Kelly Untameable Rogue 2/5
E:
W:

Bonus #1:
Bonus #2:

Danielle's Paranormal Beings Challenge for Everything Paranormal Group
Duration: February 1st to November 30th
You may use books that you have read in January .
Read FIVE books from each category given.
Fae
Werewolf
Vampires
Shifters
Ghosts
Dragons
Angels
Demons
Witches
Aliens/Immortals
Bonus Gargoyles/Elves/Zombie

Update: 2/1
Completed: 5/55

Angels
1. Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18
2.
3.
4.
5.

Demons
1. The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
2.
3.
4.
5.

Werewolves
1. Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
2. Silverweed by Dorlana Vann 2/5
3.
4.
5.

Vampires
1. Romanticism Lost by Jon Hartless 2/7

Bonus: Gargoyles/Elves/Zombies:
1. The Iron Duke by Meljean brook 1/12 (Zombies
2. The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4 (Zombies)
3.
4.
5.

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Author Challenge
Update: 2/7/11
Completed: 15/26

A= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
B= Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
C= The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
D= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
E=
F= Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
G= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
H=The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
I=
J= The Bride by Julie Garwood 1/26
K= Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/7
L= The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4
M= The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/5
N=
O= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
P= If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
Q=
R=
S= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
T=
U=
V= The Panther and the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak 2/7
W=
X=
Y=
Z=

Danielle's Dangerous Hero Addict Suppport Group 2011 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2011
Update: 2/07/11
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: 4/10

10
9-Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
8
7-Graham Tristan, Duke of Caldwell from The Panther and the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak 2/7
6-Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
5
4
3-Eddie Drood from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
2
1

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: 7/19
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 Rhys Trahaern from the Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier) Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 2/1
10.Spy Eddie from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
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 Luke Bennett from Untameable Rogue--disassembles bombs and explosives by Kelly Hunter 2/5
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 Graham Tristan, Duke of Caldwell from The Panther and the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak 2/7



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
5.Dominic McManus from Bitten by Dan O'Brien. Location: Minnesota. 1/10
6.Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke. Location: Fantastical London England. 1/12
7.Olivier Moreau from Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey. Location: Normandy, France. 1/16
8.Aaron Eagle from Storm of Shadows by Christina Dodd. New York City, New York. 1/30
9.Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw. Location: Ancient Rome, Italy. 1/31
10.Garyll Glavenor from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton. Location: Mythical World Eyri. 2/1
11.Morgan Hewitt from The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene. Location: St. Petersberg, Russia. 2/4
12.Luke Bennett from Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter. Location: Singapore 2/5
13.Graham Tristan, Duke of Caldwell from The Panther and the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak. Location: Egypt. 2/7

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Update: 2/07/11
Completed: 16/26

A= Anders Larson from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
B= Byran Moreland from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
C=
D= Drew Hammond from Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
E= Eddie Drood from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
F= Count de Fourtrue from Romanticism Lost by Jon Hartless 2/7
G= Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
H= Martin Hewitt from The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4
I=
J=
K= Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
L= Luke Bennett from Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/5
M= Marc Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
N=
O= Olivier Moreau from Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
P= Peter from Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
Q=
R=
S= Sam Benson from Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/15
T= Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
U=
V= Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
W=
X=
Y=
Z= Twardy Zarost from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Book Challenge
Update: 2/07/11
Completed: 15/26

A=
B= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
C= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/10
D=
E=
F= Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18
G= Gods of the Machines by Gary Starta 1/14
H= How to Live Through a Bad Day by Jack Hayford 1/31
I= If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
J=
K=
L= Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
M= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
N=
O= The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien 1/24
P= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
Q=
R= Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/5
T= Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
U= Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/7
V=
W=
X=
Y= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
Z=

Danielle's February BYOC LK Group 2011
Read ten books that celebrate love in any way and/or romance novels.

Update: 2/9/10
Completed: 6/10

1. Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright 2/2 (Sisterly Love/Love Triangle)
2.Silverweed: a supernatural fairy tale by Dorlana Vann (Love for family) 2/5
3.Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter (Category Romance/Love for family) 2/5
4.The Panther & the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak (Historical Romance) 2/7
5.The Journey by Dan O'Brien (Love for humanity) 2/8
6.Tears of Heaven A Love Story by Jewel Adams (Contemporary Inspirational Romance) 2/8

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Book Challenge
Update: 2/09/11
Completed: 16/26

A=
B= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
C= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/10
D=
E=
F= Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18
G= Gods of the Machines by Gary Starta 1/14
H= How to Live Through a Bad Day by Jack Hayford 1/31
I= If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
J= The Journey by Dan O'Brien 2/8
K=
L= Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
M= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
N=
O= The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien 1/24
P= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
Q=
R= Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/5
T= Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
U= Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/7
V=
W=
X=
Y= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
Z=

Danielle's Dangerous Hero Addict Suppport Group 2011 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2011
Update: 2/09/11
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: 4/10

10
9-Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
8
7-Graham Tristan, Duke of Caldwell from The Panther and the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak 2/7
6-Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
5
4
3-Eddie Drood from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
2
1

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: 7/19
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 Rhys Trahaern from the Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier) Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 2/1
10.Spy Eddie from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
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 Luke Bennett from Untameable Rogue--disassembles bombs and explosives by Kelly Hunter 2/5
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 Graham Tristan, Duke of Caldwell from The Panther and the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak 2/7



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
5.Dominic McManus from Bitten by Dan O'Brien. Location: Minnesota. 1/10
6.Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke. Location: Fantastical London England. 1/12
7.Olivier Moreau from Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey. Location: Normandy, France. 1/16
8.Aaron Eagle from Storm of Shadows by Christina Dodd. New York City, New York. 1/30
9.Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw. Location: Ancient Rome, Italy. 1/31
10.Garyll Glavenor from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton. Location: Mythical World Eyri. 2/1
11.Morgan Hewitt from The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene. Location: St. Petersberg, Russia. 2/4
12.Luke Bennett from Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter. Location: Singapore 2/5
13.Graham Tristan, Duke of Caldwell from The Panther and the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak. Location: Egypt. 2/7
14.Sergei Petrenko from Tears of Heaven by Jewel Adams. Location: Stockholm, Sweden. 2/8

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

Update: 2/09/11
Completed: 25/56


I: If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5

L: The Last of the Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery 1/27
O: The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien 1/24
V:
E:

T: Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
H:
E:

B: Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
L: Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
A: Arenson, Daniel--Flaming Dove 1/18
C: Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
K:

D:
A:
G: Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/16
G: The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
E:
R: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2

B: Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
R: The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt 1/21
O:
T:
H: Hartless, Jon Romanticism Lost 2/7
E:
R: The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
H:
O:
O:
D:

E:
S: The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
P: Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
E:
C: Cold Warriors (The Infernal Game) by Rebecca Levene 2/4
I: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
A:
L:
L:
Y: The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/2

M: The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
Y:

M: Moon-face by Jack London 2/9
A:
N:

J: The Journey by Dan O'Brien 2/8
O:
H:
N:

M: The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
A:
T:
T:
H: Hunter, Kelly Untameable Rogue 2/5
E:
W:

Bonus #1:
Bonus #2:

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: 2/09/11
Completed: 11/20

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)
5.Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10 (takes place in Minnesota in the winter time)
6.The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien (part of the book takes place during cold weather-ice/sleet 1/24
7.The Last Of The Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery (title and has a snowstorm) 1/28
8.The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1 (has numerous winter scenes)
9.Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright 2/2 (takes place during winter/winter cover)
10.The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4 (cold in title, winter scene)
11.The Journey by Dan O'Brien 2/8 (winter scenes)

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.

Update: 2/12
Completed: 3/7

I=Hellboy: The Ice Wolves by Mark Chadbourn
N=Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12
V=The Panther & the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak 2/7
E=Elsewhere by Will Setterly
R=The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
N=New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
O=Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Book Challenge
Update: 2/12/11
Completed: 17/26

A=
B= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
C= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/10
D=
E=
F= Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18
G= Gods of the Machines by Gary Starta 1/14
H= How to Live Through a Bad Day by Jack Hayford 1/31
I= If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
J= The Journey by Dan O'Brien 2/8
K=
L= Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
M= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
N= Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12
O= The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien 1/24
P= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
Q=
R= Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/5
T= Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
U= Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/7
V=
W=
X=
Y= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
Z=

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: 2/12/11
Completed: 12/20

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)
5.Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10 (takes place in Minnesota in the winter time)
6.The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien (part of the book takes place during cold weather-ice/sleet 1/24
7.The Last Of The Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery (title and has a snowstorm) 1/28
8.The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1 (has numerous winter scenes)
9.Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright 2/2 (takes place during winter/winter cover)
10.The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4 (cold in title, winter scene)
11.The Journey by Dan O'Brien 2/8 (winter scenes)
12.Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12 (takes place during winter)

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

Update: 2/12/11
Completed: 26/56


I: If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5

L: The Last of the Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery 1/27
O: The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien 1/24
V:
E:

T: Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
H:
E:

B: Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
L: Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
A: Arenson, Daniel--Flaming Dove 1/18
C: Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
K:

D:
A:
G: Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/16
G: The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
E:
R: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2

B: Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
R: The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt 1/21
O:
T:
H: Hartless, Jon Romanticism Lost 2/7
E:
R: The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
H:
O:
O:
D:

E:
S: The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
P: Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
E:
C: Cold Warriors (The Infernal Game) by Rebecca Levene 2/4
I: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
A:
L:
L:
Y: The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/2

M: The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
Y:

M: Moon-face by Jack London 2/9
A:
N:

J: The Journey by Dan O'Brien 2/8
O:
H:
N: Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12

M: The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
A:
T:
T:
H: Hunter, Kelly Untameable Rogue 2/5
E:
W:

Bonus #1:
Bonus #2:

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Update: 2/12/11
Completed: 17/26

A= Anders Larson from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
B= Byran Moreland from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
C=
D= Drew Hammond from Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
E= Eddie Drood from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
F= Count de Fourtrue from Romanticism Lost by Jon Hartless 2/7
G= Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
H= Martin Hewitt from The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4
I=
J=
K= Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
L= Luke Bennett from Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/5
M= Marc Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
N=
O= Olivier Moreau from Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
P= Peter from Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
Q=
R= Rourke from Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12
S= Sam Benson from Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/15
T= Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
U=
V= Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
W=
X=
Y=
Z= Twardy Zarost from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1

Danielle's February BYOC LK Group 2011
Read ten books that celebrate love in any way and/or romance novels.

Update: 2/9/10
Completed: 6/10

1. Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright 2/2 (Sisterly Love/Love Triangle)
2.Silverweed: a supernatural fairy tale by Dorlana Vann (Love for family) 2/5
3.Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter (Category Romance/Love for family) 2/5
4.The Panther & the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak (Historical Romance) 2/7
5.The Journey by Dan O'Brien (Love for humanity) 2/8
6.Tears of Heaven A Love Story by Jewel Adams (Contemporary Inspirational Romance) 2/8
7.Naked in Death by JD Robb (Romantic/Futuristic Suspense) 2/12

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Author Challenge
Update: 2/12/11
Completed: 16/26

A= Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
B= Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
C= The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
D= The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
E=
F= Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
G= The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/3
H=The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
I=
J= The Bride by Julie Garwood 1/26
K= Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/7
L= The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4
M= The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/5
N=
O= Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
P= If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
Q=
R= Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12
S= Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
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U=
V= The Panther and the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak 2/7
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Danielle's BDB Favorite Brother Challenge
Duration: January 1- December 31, 2011

Update: 2/16/11
Completed: 28/56


I: If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5

L: The Last of the Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery 1/27
O: The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien 1/24
V: Vanak, Bonnie The Panther and the Pyramid 2/7
E:

T: Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
H:
E:

B: Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
L: Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
A: Arenson, Daniel--Flaming Dove 1/18
C: Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
K:

D:
A:
G: Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/16
G: The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
E:
R: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2

B: Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
R: The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt 1/21
O:
T:
H: Hartless, Jon Romanticism Lost 2/7
E:
R: The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
H:
O:
O:
D:

E:
S: The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
P: Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
E:
C: Cold Warriors (The Infernal Game) by Rebecca Levene 2/4
I: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
A:
L:
L:
Y: The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/2

M: The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
Y:

M: Moon-face by Jack London 2/9
A:
N:

J: The Journey by Dan O'Brien 2/8
O:
H:
N: Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12

M: The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
A:
T:
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H: Hunter, Kelly Untameable Rogue 2/5
E:
W: Winter's Bride by Catherine Archer 2/16

Bonus #1:
Bonus #2:

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Update: 2/20/11
Completed: 19/26

A= Anders Larson from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
B= Byran Moreland from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
C=
D= Drew Hammond from Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
E= Eddie Drood from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
F= Count de Fourtrue from Romanticism Lost by Jon Hartless 2/7
G= Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
H= Martin Hewitt from The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4
I= Ian Mackenzie from The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley 2/20
J= Jean Tannen from The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch 2/20
K= Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
L= Luke Bennett from Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/5
M= Marc Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
N=
O= Olivier Moreau from Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
P= Peter from Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
Q=
R= Rourke from Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12
S= Sam Benson from Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/15
T= Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
U=
V= Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
W=
X=
Y=
Z= Twardy Zarost from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1

Danielle's February BYOC LK Group 2011
Read ten books that celebrate love in any way and/or romance novels.

Update: 2/20/10
Completed: 11/10 Finished!

1. Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright 2/2 (Sisterly Love/Love Triangle)
2.Silverweed: a supernatural fairy tale by Dorlana Vann (Love for family) 2/5
3.Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter (Category Romance/Love for family) 2/5
4.The Panther & the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak (Historical Romance) 2/7
5.The Journey by Dan O'Brien (Love for humanity) 2/8
6.Tears of Heaven A Love Story by Jewel Adams (Contemporary Inspirational Romance) 2/8
7.Naked in Death by JD Robb (Romantic/Futuristic Suspense) 2/12
8.Their Convenient Marriage by Mary Lyons (Category Romance) 2/12
9.Winter's Bride (Season's Brides, #1) by Catherine Archer (Historical Romance/Love of One's Children) 2/16
10.The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley (Historical Romance/Love of Family) 2/18
11.The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch (Love of Friends) 2/20

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: 2/20/11
Completed: 13/20

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)
5.Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10 (takes place in Minnesota in the winter time)
6.The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien (part of the book takes place during cold weather-ice/sleet 1/24
7.The Last Of The Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery (title and has a snowstorm) 1/28
8.The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1 (has numerous winter scenes)
9.Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright 2/2 (takes place during winter/winter cover)
10.The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4 (cold in title, winter scene)
11.The Journey by Dan O'Brien 2/8 (winter scenes)
12.Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12 (takes place during winter)
13.Winter's Bride (Season's Brides, #1) by Catherine Archer 2/16 (takes place during winter/winter in title)

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: 2/26/11
Completed: 15/20

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)
5.Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10 (takes place in Minnesota in the winter time)
6.The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien (part of the book takes place during cold weather-ice/sleet 1/24
7.The Last Of The Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery (title and has a snowstorm) 1/28
8.The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1 (has numerous winter scenes)
9.Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright 2/2 (takes place during winter/winter cover)
10.The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4 (cold in title, winter scene)
11.The Journey by Dan O'Brien 2/8 (winter scenes)
12.Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12 (takes place during winter)
13.Winter's Bride (Season's Brides, #1) by Catherine Archer 2/16 (takes place during winter/winter in title)
14.Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright 2/24 (set during winter/winter weather)
15.The Portrait by Megan Chance 2/26 (wet during winter/weather)

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Update: 2/26/11
Completed: 21/26

A= Anders Larson from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
B= Byran Moreland from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
C=
D= Drew Hammond from Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
E= Eddie Drood from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
F= Count de Fourtrue from Romanticism Lost by Jon Hartless 2/7
G= Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
H= Martin Hewitt from The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4
I= Ian Mackenzie from The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley 2/20
J= Jean Tannen from The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch 2/20
K= Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
L= Luke Bennett from Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/5
M= Marc Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
N= Nicholas Roman from Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright 2/24
O= Olivier Moreau from Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
P= Peter from Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
Q=
R= Rourke from Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12
S= Sam Benson from Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/15
T= Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
U=
V= Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
W= Jonas Whitaker from The Portrait by Megan Chance 2/26
X=
Y=
Z= Twardy Zarost from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1

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

Update: 2/26/11
Completed: 30/56


I: If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5

L: The Last of the Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery 1/27
O: The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien 1/24
V: Vanak, Bonnie The Panther and the Pyramid 2/7
E: Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright 2/24

T: Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
H:
E:

B: Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
L: Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
A: Arenson, Daniel--Flaming Dove 1/18
C: Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
K:

D:
A:
G: Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/16
G: The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
E:
R: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2

B: Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
R: The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt 1/21
O:
T:
H: Hartless, Jon Romanticism Lost 2/7
E:
R: The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
H:
O:
O:
D:

E:
S: The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
P: Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
E:
C: Cold Warriors (The Infernal Game) by Rebecca Levene 2/4
I: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
A:
L:
L:
Y: The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/2

M: The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
Y:

M: Moon-face by Jack London 2/9
A:
N:

J: The Journey by Dan O'Brien 2/8
O: Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 2/23
H:
N: Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12

M: The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
A:
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H: Hunter, Kelly Untameable Rogue 2/5
E:
W: Winter's Bride by Catherine Archer 2/16

Bonus #1:
Bonus #2:

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.

Update: 2/26
Completed: 5/7

I=Hellboy: The Ice Wolves by Mark Chadbourn
N=Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12
V=The Panther & the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak 2/7
E=Elsewhere by Will Setterly 2/21
R=The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
N=New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
O=Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 2/24

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)
Update: 2/1/11
Completed: 14/26

A= Annja Creed from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
B= Bella Lawrence from Taken for Revenge, Bedded by Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
C= Carla Maxwell from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
D=
E= Elizabeth Farley from Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
F=
G=
H= Hira Dezirah Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
I= Imogene Carter from The Portrait by Megan Chance 2/26
J= Juanita Lopez from Gods of Machine by Gary Starta 1/16
K= Karen Travers from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
L=
M= Brodie Mackenzie from Leaving Home by Leigh Michael 1/16
N=
O=
P= Jaz Parks from Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 2/23
Q=
R= Rose Patterson from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= Sam Bollin from The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
T= Tabitha Serannon from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
U=
V= Pelonia Valeria from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
W= Mina Wentworth from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
X=
Y=
Z=Zarel from Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18

Danielle's Dangerous Hero Addict Suppport Group 2011 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2011
Update: 3/04/11
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: 4/10

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9-Garin from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
8
7-Graham Tristan, Duke of Caldwell from The Panther and the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak 2/7
6-Kane Cannon from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
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3-Eddie Drood from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
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1-Locke Lamora from The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch 2/20

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: 10/19
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 Drake Donovan from Savage Nature by Christine Feehan 3/2
5.Tortured Hero (can be any of the above but major classification is tortured) Ian Mackenzie from The Madness of Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley 2/18
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises)
7.Law Enforcement Locke Lamora from The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch 2/20
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate Rhys Trahaern from the Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier) Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 2/1
10.Spy Eddie from The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
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 Luke Bennett from Untameable Rogue--disassembles bombs and explosives by Kelly Hunter 2/5
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 Graham Tristan, Duke of Caldwell from The Panther and the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak 2/7



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
5.Dominic McManus from Bitten by Dan O'Brien. Location: Minnesota. 1/10
6.Rhys Trahaern from The Iron Duke. Location: Fantastical London England. 1/12
7.Olivier Moreau from Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey. Location: Normandy, France. 1/16
8.Aaron Eagle from Storm of Shadows by Christina Dodd. New York City, New York. 1/30
9.Caros Viriathos from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw. Location: Ancient Rome, Italy. 1/31
10.Garyll Glavenor from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton. Location: Mythical World Eyri. 2/1
11.Morgan Hewitt from The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene. Location: St. Petersberg, Russia. 2/4
12.Luke Bennett from Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter. Location: Singapore 2/5
13.Graham Tristan, Duke of Caldwell from The Panther and the Pyramid by Bonnie Vanak. Location: Egypt. 2/7
14.Sergei Petrenko from Tears of Heaven by Jewel Adams. Location: Stockholm, Sweden. 2/8
15.Locke Lamora from The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch. Location: Fictional Camorr. 2/20
16.Vayl from Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin. Location: Miami, Florida. 2/23
17.Adam Hauptman from Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs. Location: Tri-Cities, Washington State. 3/3
18.Adam Jonson from Desperate Desire by Flora Kidd. Small-town Maine. 3/4

Danielle's RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)
Update: 3/4/11
Completed: 15/26

A= Annja Creed from Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
B= Bella Lawrence from Taken for Revenge, Bedded by Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
C= Carla Maxwell from If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
D=
E= Elizabeth Farley from Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
F=
G=
H= Hira Dezirah Bordeaux from Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
I= Imogene Carter from The Portrait by Megan Chance 2/26
J= Juanita Lopez from Gods of Machine by Gary Starta 1/16
K= Karen Travers from The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
L= Lenore from Desperate Desire by Flora Kidd 3/4
M= Brodie Mackenzie from Leaving Home by Leigh Michael 1/16
N=
O=
P= Jaz Parks from Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 2/23
Q=
R= Rose Patterson from Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2
S= Sam Bollin from The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
T= Tabitha Serannon from The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
U=
V= Pelonia Valeria from The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
W= Mina Wentworth from The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
X=
Y=
Z=Zarel from Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18

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

Update: 3/04/11
Completed: 35/56


I: If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5

L: The Last of the Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery 1/27
O: The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien 1/24
V: Vanak, Bonnie The Panther and the Pyramid 2/7
E: Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright 2/24

T: Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
H:
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B: Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10
L: Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
A: Arenson, Daniel--Flaming Dove 1/18
C: Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
K: Kidd, Flora, Desperate Desire 3/4

D:
A:
G: Gods of Machines by Gary Start 1/16
G: The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
E:
R: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/2

B: Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
R: The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt 1/21
O:
T:
H: Hartless, Jon Romanticism Lost 2/7
E:
R: The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
H:
O: Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 2/23
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D:

E:
S: The Summoning Fire by David Michael 1/4
P: Polar Quest by Alex Archer 1/3
E:
C: Cold Warriors (The Infernal Game) by Rebecca Levene 2/4
I: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 1/12
A: Annie West, For the Sheikh's Pleasure 2/27
L: Lessons from a Latin Lover by Anne MacCallister 2/28
L: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch 2/20
Y: The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 1/2

M: The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
Y:

M: Moon-face by Jack London 2/9
A:
N: Nicola Marsh, Marriage: For Business or for Pleasure 2/26

J: The Journey by Dan O'Brien 2/8
O: Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 2/23
H:
N: Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12

M: The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green 1/19
A:
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H: Hunter, Kelly Untameable Rogue 2/5
E:
W: Winter's Bride by Catherine Archer 2/16

Bonus #1:
Bonus #2:

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: 3/4/11
Completed: 16/20

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)
5.Bitten by Dan O'Brien 1/10 (takes place in Minnesota in the winter time)
6.The Ocean and the Hourglass by Dan O'Brien (part of the book takes place during cold weather-ice/sleet 1/24
7.The Last Of The Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery (title and has a snowstorm) 1/28
8.The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1 (has numerous winter scenes)
9.Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright 2/2 (takes place during winter/winter cover)
10.The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4 (cold in title, winter scene)
11.The Journey by Dan O'Brien 2/8 (winter scenes)
12.Naked in Death by JD Robb 2/12 (takes place during winter)
13.Winter's Bride (Season's Brides, #1) by Catherine Archer 2/16 (takes place during winter/winter in title)
14.Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright 2/24 (set during winter/winter weather)
15.The Portrait by Megan Chance 2/26 (wet during winter/weather)
16.Desperate Desire by Flora Kidd 3/4 (snowstorm)

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: 3/04/11
Completed: 15/100

1. If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer 1/5
2. The Medusa Prophecy by Cindy Dees 1/7
3. Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh 1/7
4. Leaving Home by Leigh Michaels 1/16
5. Beauty and the Greek by Kim Lawrence 1/16
6. Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure by India Grey 1/16
7. The Last of the Winter Roses by Jeanne Savery 1/27
8. The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw 1/31
9. Untameable Rogue by Kelly Hunter 2/5
10. Their Convenient Marriage by Mary Lyons 2/12
11. Winter's Bride by Catherine Archer 2/16
12. Marriage: For Business or Pleasure by Nicola Marsh 2/26
13. For the Sheikh's Pleasure by Annie West 2/27
14. Lessons from a Latin Lover by Anne McCallister 2/28
15. Desperate Desire by Flora Kidd 3/4
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Danielle's Paranormal Beings Challenge for Everything Paranormal Group
Duration: February 1st to November 30th
You may use books that you have read in January .
Read FIVE books from each category given.
Fae
Werewolf
Vampires
Shifters
Ghosts
Dragons
Angels
Demons
Witches
Aliens/Immortals
Bonus Gargoyles/Elves/Zombie

Update: 2/1
Completed: 3/55

Angels
1. Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson 1/18
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Demons
1. The Riddler's Gift by Greg Hamerton 2/1
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Werewolves
1. Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakely-Cartwright 2/2
2. Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs 3/3
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Fae:
1. Elsewhere by Will Shetterly 2/21
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Vampires:
1. Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 2/23
2. Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright 2/24
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Shifters:
1. Savage Nature by Christine Feehan 3/2
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Bonus: Gargoyles/Elves/Zombies:
1. The Iron Duke by Meljean brook 1/12 (Zombies
2. The Infernal Game: Cold Warriors by Rebecca Levene 2/4 (Zombies)
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Danielle's WLLK All Things Spring Challenge
Duration: March 21-June 20
Goal: Read 20 or more books that are related to the season of Spring in any way. The titles, character names, or author's name relate to Spring or have words related to Spring, or the book covers have pictures of flowers or Spring-like things.

Completed:

READ-THE-SEASON SPRING CHALLENGE:
Duration: March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011
0/10 Completed

P: Peter V. Brett--The Warded Man
R: Raziel by Kristina Douglas
I: Ione, Larissa--Sin Undone
M: MacAlister, Katie--The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons
A: Allie's Moon by Alexis Harrington
V: Vampire Sheikh by Nina Bruhns
E: The Endearment by LaVyrle Spencer
R: The Real Deal by Lucy Monroe
A: Anderson, Catherine--My Sunshine

Bonus: Read a book that was originally written in Italian, set in Italy, has a character of Italian descent or Italian food in the title: Lover Unleashed by JR Ward