Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Thanks, Jane!

Congrats, Wan!

Romance Readers Reading Challenges: Romance 101
Duration: 6 months (August 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012)

5/12 read

* Read one book from each romance sub-genre listed.
✔ Contemporary - Whisper Falls by Toni Blake --- August 11th | 4.5 stars
✔ Historical - Romancing the Countess by Ashley March --- August 29th | TBD
Suspense - Inside by Brenda Novak
Paranormal - Dark Awakening by Kendra Leigh Castle
Science Fiction or Futuristic - Soulless by Gail Carriger
Fantasy - Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Time Travel - Daring Time by Beth Kery
Inspirational (Jewish) - Daniel Deronda by George Eliot or The Kommandant's Girl by Pam Jenoff
Multi-Cultural or Interracial - Burn by Crystal Hubbard or Ice Blue or Fire And Ice by Anne Stuart
✔ Erotic - Liberating Lacey by Anne Calhoun --- October 1st | 4 stars
✔ Serial or Category - Miss Winthorpe's Elopement by Christine Merrill --- August 1st | 3.5 stars
✔ Mainstream Fiction with Love Story - The Taker by Alma Katsu --- Sep 25th | 3.5 stars

Nice to see you, Juliana! I only have one more left: time travel. Waiting for it to arrive in the mail. :)

Lisa Kay wrote: "Nice to see you, Juliana! I only have one more left: time travel. Waiting for it to arrive in the mail. :)"

Hola! Nice to see you too! :-)

Which one are you reading? That and the inspirational/Christian are going to be the toughest sub-genres for me - don't know of many time travels and I'm not Christian, so I've never read one, though I know from reviews I've read there's a wide range in that sub-genre in regards to how much the religious theme is actually incorporated.

Contemporary Eclipse Bay By Jayne Ann Krentz 02/10/11
Historical Guilty Pleasures By Laura Lee Guhrke 08/02/11
Suspense All Night Long By Jayne Ann Krentz 01/27/11
Paranormal Wicked Enchantment By Anya Bast 03/17/11
Sci-Fi Jane's Warlord By Angela Knight
Fantasy Morrigan's Cross By Nora Roberts 02/01/11
Time Travel Enslaved By Virginia Henley 03/21/11
Christian
Interracial Something Real By J.J. Murray 03/09/11
Erotic Undercover By Lauren Dane 02/06/11
Serial
Mainstream

Juliana wrote: "Which one are you reading? That and the inspirational/Christian are going to be the toughest sub-genres for me - don't know of many time travels and I'm not Christian, so I've never read one, though I know from reviews I've read there's a wide range in that sub-genre in regards to how much the religious theme is actually incorporated."

Okay, Juliana, you asked...so, here goes:

Inspirational Romance
I loved and it is only $3.79 at Amazon right now. Unfortunately, it is not loanable from my Kindle for PC. It is a nice, quick read that is not "preachy".

I loved the historical ; however, it is a LDS (Latter Day Saints) and may not be for everyone. Preachy or not? Hummm… Here is my GR review of Borrowed Light. I’ve read a lot on the cooking school the heroine went to and this book is extremely well researched.

Though I have not read them, these are free right now on Kindle. Here are the free Amazon links: Homespun Bride; Daughter of Joy; A Very Special Delivery.


Time Travel
I’ve read a little time travel. I’m not in the mood for Karen Marie Moning, but she has several good ones. I really like Lynn Kurland and almost bought her lastest, at the bookstore today; however, I remembered I have to make my mortgage. :) I don’t know if you can jump into the series or not; check the reviews.
I read too many times to read it again, but it is excellent, IMHO.
I’ve heard is really very good, but haven’t read it.
I have a friend mailing me a “dead tree” version of ; I’ll let you know what I think.

Thanks so much for the suggestions Lisa!! I really appreciate it. About to go browse through them.

Your quite welcome, Juliana! :)

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Feb 22 to Aug 22

12/12 done

1.Contemporary Romance: Born in Fire Nora Roberts 3/18/11
2.Historical Romance: Venetia Georgette Heyer 3/15/11
3.Romantic Suspense: Bride of Pendorric Victoria Holt 4/7/11
4.Paranormal Romance: Son of the Morning Linda Howard 6/13/11
5.Sci-Fi Romance: Knight of a Trillion Stars Dara Joy 5/9/11
6.Fantasy Romance: Mine to Take Dara Joy 6/18/11
7.Time-Travel Romance: Rejar Dara Joy 5/14/11
8.Inspirational/Christian Romance: Redeeming Love Francine Rivers 8/7/11
9.Multi-Cultural/Interracial Romance: Sunrise Song (Avon Camelot Books Kathleen Eagle6/22/11
10.Erotic Romance: Night Angel Renee Reeves 2/26/11
11.Serial/Category Romance: The Aristocrat Catherine Coulter 3/2/11
12.Classic/Mainstream: Testimony of Two Men Caldwell Taylor 4/30/11

Congrats, Katharina!

awesome blossom Katharina!

An update for this thread:

Here are our list of finishers since this challenge was launched:

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 6 months
Number of Books: 12

2011
Mojca
Megan
Rena
Hina
MountainKat
KarenH
Jenny
Drq
Delicious Dee Challenge Addict
Penney
Patty
Jane(PS)
Sandy
Shazzy
A_Vishous_Fan
Barbara
Tricia
Julie (Mom2lnb)
Fran
Cathy
Lili
Laurie
Lynne
Joann
Wan "Artemis", the Dark-Hunters' Goddess
Katharina

Ok, I'm in! I'll post later when I actually get started!
Should i repost my list or just edit?

'Yay Katharina!

Flame wrote: "Ok, I'm in! I'll post later when I actually get started!
Should i repost my list or just edit?"

We repost on this challenge Flame. Enjoy :)

Ok thanks for clarifying! :)

Contemporary Eclipse Bay By Jayne Ann Krentz 02/10/11
Historical Guilty Pleasures By Laura Lee Guhrke 08/02/11
Suspense All Night Long By Jayne Ann Krentz 01/27/11
Paranormal Wicked Enchantment By Anya Bast 03/17/11
Sci-Fi Jane's Warlord By Angela Knight 08/14/11
Fantasy Morrigan's Cross By Nora Roberts 02/01/11
Time Travel Enslaved By Virginia Henley 03/21/11
Christian
Interracial Something Real By J.J. Murray 03/09/11
Erotic Undercover By Lauren Dane 02/06/11
Serial
Mainstream

Thank you Lisa Kay, Domino and Jane.

Start Date : 14 August 2011
End Date : 14 February 2012

Completed books : 1/12

1. Contemporary Romance
2. Historical Romance
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance
4. Paranormal Romance
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance
6. Fantasy Romance
7. Time-travel Romance
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance
10. Erotic Romance
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc) : The Millionaire’s Reward by Angie Ray (15 Aug)
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline.

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
(11 August 2011 - 11 February 2012)
0/12

Contemporary: One Good Reason by Sarah Mayberry
Historical: Taming of the Rake by Kasey Michaels
Romantic Suspense/Suspenseful Romance: Private Justice by Marie Ferrarella
Paranormal:
Sci-Fi/Futuristic:
Fantasy:
Time-Travel:
Inspiration/Christian: Anna's Gift by Emma Miller
Multi-Cultural/Interracial:
Erotic:
Serial/Category: The Sheriff's Daughter by Kay Stockham
Classic/Mainstream (fiction which includes a love story as a major plot thread):

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I am in but I will start in about a month or so!

Start: 25/08/2011 to 25/02/2012
Progress:12/12
DONE

1. Contemporary Romance: Epic Fail by Claire LaZebnik Done 31/8/2011
2. Historical Romance: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas Done 24/12/2011
3. Romantic Suspense: The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann Done 2/02/2012
4. Paranormal Romance: Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead Done 30/8/2011
5. Futuristic Romance: Purity in Death by J.D. Robb Done 9/9/2011
6. Fantasy Romance: Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini Done 23/11/2011
7. Time-travel Romance: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning Done 6/2/2012
8. Christian Romance: A Bride Most Begrudging by Deeanne Gist Done 7/9/2011
9. Interracial Romance: Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck Done 24/11/2011
10. Erotic Romance: Virgin River by Robyn Carr Done 13/10/2011
11. Serial Romance: Can't Get Enough by Sarah Mayberry Done 31/1/2012
12. Classic Fiction: Dear John by Nicholas Sparks

RRRC
Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Start: April 7, 2011 End: October 6, 2011 (Updated: 8/29/11)

12/12 - Done!

1. ✔ Contemporary Romance:
Strange Bedpersons, by Jennifer Crusie re-read ★★★★☆ HC 5/27
2. ✔ Historical Romance:
Night in Eden, by Candice Proctor ★★★★★ PB 6/8
3. ✔ Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance:
Kill and Tell, by Linda Howard ★★★★½ MiL audio 5/28
4. ✔ Paranormal Romance:
One Foot in the Grave, by Jeaniene Frost ★★★★½ OD audio 6/6
5. ✔ Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance:
Naked in Death, by J.D. Robb ★★★★★ OD audio 5/11
6. ✔ Fantasy Romance:
Graceling, by Kristin Cashore ★★★★½ HC 6/8
7. ✔ Time-travel Romance:
Lord Of The Isles, by Debbie Mazzuca ★★★★☆ PB-borrowed 8/29
8. ✔ Inspirational or Christian Romance:
The Journey Home (Depression Series #2), by Linda Ford; ★★★★☆ Kindle 7/22
9. ✔ Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance:
Obsession, Deceit, and Really Dark Chocolate, by Kyra Davis ★★★★☆ PB 4/28
10. ✔ Erotic Romance:
One Foot in the Grave, by Jeaniene Frost ★★★★½ audio 6/6
11. ✔ Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc):
Not For Sale, by Sandra Marton ★★★★ ½ PB 6/16
12. ✔ Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline:
Garden Spells, by Sarah Addison Allen ★★★★★ PB 4/7

Well done, Lisa Kay!

Thanks, Yz! Didn't know if I was going to get that Time Travel done in time, but I did! :) Fun challenge.

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 3/3/2011 - 9/3/2011

12/12 Challenge Completed!

√ 1. Contemporary Romance: Love in Mid Air - Kim Wright 9/1

√ 2. Historical Romance: Dangerous - Amanda Quick 8/25

√ 3. Romantic Suspense: Skin Tight - Ava Gray 8/22

√ 4. Paranormal Romance: Skin Game - Ava Gray 3/29

√ 5. Sci-Fi Romance: Born of Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon 8/28

√ 6. Fantasy Romance: My Soul to Save - Rachel Vincent 4/1

√ 7. Time Travel Romance: Outlander - Diana Gabaldon 3/10

√ 8. Inspirational Romance: One Day - David Nicholls 8/16

√ 9. Interracial Romance: Perfect Chemistry - Simone Elkeles 8/23

√ 10. Erotic Romance: Sinful Treats - Violet Summers 6/19

√ 11. Serial Romance: "Harlequin Blaze Series" - Body Contact - Rebecca York 4/17

√ 12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction: Atonement - Ian McEwan 5/20

Start Date : 14 August 2011
End Date : 14 February 2012

Completed books : 1/12

1. Contemporary Romance : Paradise by Judith Mcnaught (02 Sept)
2. Historical Romance : Once And Always by Judith Mcnaught (22 Aug)
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance
4. Paranormal Romance
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance
6. Fantasy Romance
7. Time-travel Romance
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance
10. Erotic Romance
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc) : The Millionaire’s Reward by Angie Ray (15 Aug)
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline.

Romance 101 Reading Challenge

September 5, 2011 - February 5, 2012

0/12

1. Contemporary Romance:
2. Historical Romance
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance:
4. Paranormal Romance
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance:
6. Fantasy Romance:
7. Time-travel Romance:
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance:
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance:
10. Erotic Romance
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc):
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction:

Shea wrote: "Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 3/3/2011 - 9/3/2011

12/12 Challenge Completed!

√ 1. Contemporary Romance: Love in Mid Air - Kim Wright 9/1

√ 2. Historica..."

Congratulations, Shea!

Romance 101 Reading Challenge

Duration: 6 months
April 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011
Goal: Read one book for each romance sub-genre listed.

Total: 12 books
Completed: 12/12

1. Contemporary Romance - Brides for Brothers by Debbie Macomber 4/16/11
2. Historical Romance When Strangers Marry by Lisa Kleypas 4/11/11
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance Carolina Moon by Nora Roberts 4/25/11
4. Paranormal Romance Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 4/9/11
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance Harmony by Jayne Castle 5/5/11
6. Fantasy Romance Highland Guardian by Melissa Mayhue6/17/11
7. Time-travel Romance Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue 4/16/11
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance Arousing Love by MH Strom 9/21/11
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance The Darkest Secret by Gina Showalter 5/19/11
10. Erotic Romance Fairyville by Emma Holly 4/10/11
11. Serial or Category Romance Dream Daddy by Daly Thompson 4/8/11
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline. A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick 5/22/11

I'm in.
3/12
10/13/11 to 3/13/12

1.Contemporary-And One Last Thing ...(11/27/11
2.Historical-To Catch a Highlander-10/20/11
3.Suspense-Uncommon Criminals-10/14/11
4..Paranormal-Darkfever
5,Futuristic-Across the Universe.
6.Fantasy-The Dragon Who Loved Me
7.Time-Travel-Steamed
8.Christian-What Does the Bible Really Teach?
9.Interracial-
10.Erotic-The Concubine (Blaze Historicals #2).
11.Category-
12.Classic and Mainstream fiction that includes a love story as part of its storyline-Romeo and Juliet.

Would Uncommon Criminals count as a suspense? So far it has suspense-y moments.

MistressMoon wrote: "Would Uncommon Criminals count as a suspense? So far it has suspense-y moments."

I would think so from the description; I haven't read it, but thanks to you, Mistress Moon, I marked the first in the series as tbr. ☺

I would think so from the description; I haven't read it, but thanks to you, M..."

Thanks! And if you like that book,you should try her Gallagher Girls series,the first one being
and Holly Blacks Curse Worker series/starting with . :D

LOL! I've heard that line many times, but never as a title, LOL! Love it.

Lol,yeah. All the titles in this series are awesome like that. xD

I'm in. I'll list as I go

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 28/1/2012 - 28/7/2012

0/12

1.Contemporary Romance
2.Historical Romance
3.Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance
4.Paranormal Romance
5.Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance
6.Fantasy Romance
7.Time Travel Romance
8.Inspirational Or Christian Romance
9.Multi-Cultural or Interracial Romance
10.Eroctic Romance
11.Serial or Category Romance
12.Classic or Mainstream Fiction

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 28/1/2012 - 28/7/2012

4/12

1.Contemporary Romance Twelve Days of Christmas by Trisha Ashley Finished
2.Historical Romance
3.Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance The Darkest Hour Maya Banks Finished 3/3/12
4.Paranormal Romance Pearls by Bobsue Brandvik Finished 21/3/12
5.Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance
6.Fantasy Romance
7.Time Travel Romance
8.Inspirational Or Christian Romance
9.Multi-Cultural or Interracial Romance Zeitoun by Dave Eggers Finished 10/4/12
10.Eroctic Romance
11.Serial or Category Romance
12.Classic or Mainstream Fiction

Think i'll give this one a try :)

Starting date 5/1/12

Total: 12 books

1. Contemporary Romance
2. Historical Romance
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance
4. Paranormal Romance
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance
6. Fantasy Romance
7. Time-travel Romance
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance
10. Erotic Romance
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc)
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline.

I am in!!!
Start Date: 01/26/13
End Date: 07/26/13
Total: 10/12 books...

1. Contemporary Romance: Black Ties and Lullabies by Jane Graves Finished 03/02/13
2. Historical Romance: The Duke is Mine (Fairytales #3) by Eloisa James Finished 02/01/13
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance: Deadly Valentine (A Valentine Mystery, #1) by Jenna Harte Finished 02/24/13
4. Paranormal Romance: Heart of Atlantis (The Warriors of Poseidon #8) by Alyssa Day Finished 02/09/13
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance:
6. Fantasy Romance: Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon Finished 02/10/13
7. Time-travel Romance: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning Finished 02/28/13
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance: Chef Charming by Lyn Ellerbe Finished 07/08/13
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance: Taming the Scotsman by Sienna Mynx Finished 07/22/13
10. Erotic Romance: The Perfect Play (Play by Play #1) by Jaci Burton Finished 02/14/13
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc): Doukakis's Apprentice by Sarah Morgan Finished 02/25/13
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline:

Welcome Shan :)

Start: February 1, 2013
End: January 31, 2014

9/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Exposure
2. Historical Romance: One Night for Love ✔
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance: Indulgence in Death ✔
4. Paranormal Romance: Fantasy Lover
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance: Divergent ✔
6. Fantasy Romance: The Peach Keeper ✔
7. Time-travel Romance:
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance: The Fault in Our Stars ✔
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance: The Chocolate Run: AND The Cupid Effect ✔
10. Erotic Romance: Fifty Shades of Grey ✔
11. Serial or Category Romance: The Gin Lovers ✔
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction: Brief einer Unbekannten ✔

Jane (PS) wrote: "Welcome Shan :)"

Thanks

This challenge ended for me yesterday. Well I didn't make it. Two books away from the finish line.


I am in!!!
Start Date: 01/26/13
End Date: 07/26/13
Total: 10/12 books...

1. Contemporary Romance: Black Ties and Lullabies by Jane Graves Finished 03/02/13
2. Historical Romance: The Duke is Mine (Fairytales #3) by Eloisa James Finished 02/01/13
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance: Deadly Valentine (A Valentine Mystery, #1) by Jenna Harte Finished 02/24/13
4. Paranormal Romance: Heart of Atlantis (The Warriors of Poseidon #8) by Alyssa Day Finished 02/09/13
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance:
6. Fantasy Romance: Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon Finished 02/10/13
7. Time-travel Romance: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning Finished 02/28/13
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance: Chef Charming by Lyn Ellerbe Finished 07/08/13
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance: Taming the Scotsman by Sienna Mynx Finished 07/22/13
10. Erotic Romance: The Perfect Play (Play by Play #1) by Jaci Burton Finished 02/14/13
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc): Doukakis's Apprentice by Sarah Morgan Finished 02/25/13
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline:

Good effort Shan :)

Jane (PS) wrote: "Good effort Shan :)"

Thanks Jane. It was fun to try. I am always amazed when i actually complete one, because I do tons and i always pick the hardest option for me.

Bring on more!!!