Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Romance 101 Challenge
January 15-July 15
5/12 done

1. Contemporary Romance: Strange Bedpersons by Jennifer Crusie - 1/30 ★★★, cute & short
2. Historical Romance: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas - 1/25 ★★★★
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance:Hot Rocks by Nora Roberts
4. Paranormal Romance: Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole 2/16 ★★★★★ - LOVE Declan & Regin!
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews 2/6 ★★★★ - um, obsessed with Curran. A lot.
6. Fantasy Romance: This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
7. Time-travel Romance: Highland Destiny by Laura Hunsaker
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance: not a clue, suggestions welcome!
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance:Chain Reaction by Simone Elkeles
10. Erotic Romance: Wicked Intent by Lora Leigh ★★★★ I liked it a lot, it was the first permanent menage that I could see working & enjoyed.
11. Serial or Category Romance: TBD
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction: Seven Up by Janet Evanovich - I love me some Ranger & Morelli!

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Romance Genre Challenge

1. Contemporary Romance - Nobody’s Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 1/31/11
2. Historical Romance - Becoming Georgia by Emily Carmichael 1/9/11
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance - Hot Rocks by Nora Roberts 1/1/11
4. Paranormal Romance - DarkFever
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance – Naked in Death
6. Fantasy Romance - Truly Madly
7. Time-travel Romance – Outlander
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Daughter of Joy
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance – Mr. Fix it
10. Erotic Romance – Hands on
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc) - The Brides Baby by Liz Fielding 2/4/11
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction – Sacred Sins 2/20/11

Jan 10 - Jul 9
7/12 done

1. Contemporary -
2. Historical - Improper Seduction Feb 7 - 2 Stars
3. Suspense - Cold As Ice Jan 13 - 4 Stars
4. Paranormal - Frostfire Jan 22 - 4 Stars
5. SciFic - Doubleblind Jan 16 - 5 Stars
6. Fantasy - Beneath the Thirteen Moons Feb 10 - 4 Stars
7. Time Travel - Healing the Highlander
8. Christian -
9. Multi-cultural - Ice Blue
10. Erotic - Lust Feb 2 - 5 Stars
11. Serial - Lord of the Desert Feb 20 - 4 Stars
12. Mainstream -

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/10/11-7/9/11
Goal: Read one book for each romance sub-genre listed.
9/12 books 9 done 3 to go

1. Contemporary Romance:
Vision in White by Nora Roberts1/23/11****4 stars
2. Historical Romance:

3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance:
The Lady in Question by author:Victoria Alexander|14015]1/27/11****4 stars
4. Paranormal Romance:
Dead to the World by author:Charlaine Harris|17061]1/17/11***3 stars

5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance:

6. Fantasy Romance:

7. Time-travel Romance:
Legend by Jude Deveraux2/27/11****4 stars
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance:
Lookin' Back Texas by Leanna Ellis2/3/11****4 stars
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance:
The River Wife by Jonis Agee1/15/11****4 stars
10. Erotic Romance:
Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts2/17/11**2 stars
11. Serial or Category Romance:
Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts1/30/11****4 stars
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction:
On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan2/20/11*****5 stars

Romance 101 Reading Challenge

Duration: January 11, 2011 - July 11, 2011

6/12 Complete

1. Contemporary Romance:Delicious by Susan Mallery
2. Historical Romance: Love Is Blind by Lynsey Sands 1/19/11
3. Romantic Suspense: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
4. Paranormal Romance: Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward
5. Futuristic Romance: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 1/21/11
6. Fantasy Romance: A Hunger Like No Other by Kressley Cole
7. Time Travel Romance: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 2/21/11
8. Inspirational/Christian Romance: True Devotion by Dee Henderson
9. Multi-Cultural or Interracial Romance: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
10. Erotic Romance: Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James 1/26/11
11. Serial or Category Romance: Once a Cowboy by Linda Warren 1/28/11
12. Mainstream Fiction: One Day by David Nicholls 2/10/11

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Feb 22 to Aug 22

0/12 done

1.Contemporary Romance:Born in Fire by Nora Roberts
2.Historical Romance:
3.Romantic Suspense:
4.Paranormal Romance:
5.Sci-Fi Romance:Knight of a Trillion Stars by Dara Joy
6.Fantasy Romance:Mine to Take by Dara Joy
7.Time-Travel Romance:Rejar by Dara Joy
8.Inspirational/Christian Romance:Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
9.Multi-Cultural/Interracial Romance: got 3 on a shortlist
10.Erotic Romance:Night Angel by Renee Reeves
11.Serial/Category Romance:The Aristocrat by Catherine Coulter
12.Classic/Mainstream:

12/12 Complete

January 1 to June 1

1.Contemporary Romance: Tempting
2.Historical Romance: Goddess of the Hunt
3.Romantic Suspense: Second Chance
4.Paranormal Romance: The Bodyfinder
5.Sci-Fi Romance: Immortal in Death
6.Fantasy Romance: Magic Study
7.Time-Travel Romance: The Time Traveler's Wife
8.Inspirational/Christian Romance: Redeeming Love
9.Multi-Cultural/Interracial Romance: Connelly's Flame
10.Erotic Romance: Sinful
11.Serial/Category Romance: One Sultry Summer
12.Classic/Mainstream: The Bronze Horseman

Posting as I decide:

5 of 12

Romance Reading 101
Duration Jan 10 - Jul 10

1. Contemporary Romance - Call Me Irresistible - By Susan Elizabeth Phillips 2/11
2. Historical Romance - The Accidental Wedding by Annie Gracie
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance - No Dark Place by Joan Wolf
4. Paranormal Romance - Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance - Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb 2/21
6. Fantasy Romance -
7. Time-travel Romance -
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance -
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance - Reye's Gold by Ruthie Robinson 1/9
10. Erotic Romance - Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning 1/29
11. Serial or Category Romance - Whatever You Like by Maureen Smith 1/16
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline.

Congrats Rena!!

Romance 101
Duration: January 9 - July 8

9/12 completed

√ 1. Contemporary Romance: Lone Star Trouble by Autumn Piper == 01/14
√ 2. Historical Romance: Captive Bride by Bonnie Dee == 01/30
√ 3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance: Nine Lights Over Edinburgh by Harper Fox == 02/23
√ 4. Paranormal Romance: Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston == 01/15
√ 5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance: Indulgence in Death (In Death, #31) by J.D. Robb == 01/31
√ 6. Fantasy Romance: Lust by Charlotte Featherstone == 02/18
7. Time-travel Romance:
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance:
√ 9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance: Barenaked Jane by Deanna Lee == 02/03
√ 10. Erotic Romance: Raising Kane by Lorelei James == 01/10
√ 11. Serial or Category Romance: Feeling The Heat (Harlequin Blaze #361) by Rhonda Nelson == 01/21
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction:

Congratulations, Rena!

Romance Genre Challenge

1. Contemporary Romance - Nobody’s Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 1/31/11
2. Historical Romance - Becoming Georgia by Emily Carmichael 1/9/11
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance - Hot Rocks by Nora Roberts 1/1/11
4. Paranormal Romance - Firestorm by Iris Johansen 2/24/11
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance – Naked in Death
6. Fantasy Romance - Truly Madly
7. Time-travel Romance – Outlander
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Daughter of Joy
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance – Mr. Fix it
10. Erotic Romance – Hands on
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc) - The Brides Baby by Liz Fielding 2/4/11
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction – Sacred Sins 2/20/11

Romance 101 Reading Challenge (6 Months)

Duration: January 9, 2011 - July 9, 2011

2 out of 12 Complete

1.Contemporary Romance: Ain't She Sweet? by Susan Elizabeth Phillips *Completed Feb 10th*

2.Historical Romance: Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas

3.Romantic Suspense: Whispers at Midnight by Karen Robards

4.Paranormal Romance: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

5.Science Fiction/Futuristic Romance:

6.Fantasy Romance:

7.Time Travel Romance: Frankly, My Dear (Creole Historical, #1) by Sandra Hill

8.Inspirational/Christian Romance:Roses Will Bloom Again by Lori Copeland *Completed on January 18th*

9.Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance: Three Wishes- Seressia Glass

10.Erotic Romance:

11.Serial or Category Romance: Daycare Mom to Wife by Jennie Adams

12.Classic or Mainstream Fiction:

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/11/11 to 7/11/11
Completed: 5/12

1. Contemporary Romance - Love in Bloom by Alison Kent (2/5)★★★★
2. Historical Romance - The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood (2/23)★★★1/2
3. Romantic Suspense - Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare (2/16)★★★★
4. Paranormal Romance
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance
6. Fantasy Romance
7. Time-travel Romance - Pirates by Linda Lael Miller (2/10)★★
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance
10. Erotic Romance
11. Serial or Category Romance
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction - My Enemy, My Beloved by Karl Vanghen (1/18)★★★★

Update 2/24

Romance Genre Challenge

1. Contemporary Romance - Nobody’s Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 1/31/11
2. Historical Romance - Becoming Georgia by Emily Carmichael 1/9/11
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance - Hot Rocks by Nora Roberts 1/1/11
4. Paranormal Romance – Firestorm by Iris Johansen 2/24/11
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance – Naked in Death
6. Fantasy Romance - Truly Madly2/25/11
7. Time-travel Romance – Outlander
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Daughter of Joy
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance – Mr. Fix it2/24/11
10. Erotic Romance – Hands on
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc) - The Brides Baby by Liz Fielding 2/4/11
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction – Sacred Sins 2/20/11

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Feb 22 to Aug 22

1/12 done

1.Contemporary Romance:Born in Fire by Nora Roberts
2.Historical Romance:
3.Romantic Suspense:
4.Paranormal Romance:
5.Sci-Fi Romance:Knight of a Trillion Stars by Dara Joy
6.Fantasy Romance:Mine to Take by Dara Joy
7.Time-Travel Romance:Rejar by Dara Joy
8.Inspirational/Christian Romance:Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
9.Multi-Cultural/Interracial Romance: got 3 on a shortlist
10.Erotic Romance:Night Angel by Renee Reeves 2/26/11
11.Serial/Category Romance:The Aristocrat by Catherine Coulter
12.Classic/Mainstream:

Romance Genre Challenge

1. Contemporary Romance - Nobody’s Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 1/31/11
2. Historical Romance - Becoming Georgia by Emily Carmichael 1/9/11
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance - Hot Rocks by Nora Roberts 1/1/11
4. Paranormal Romance – Firestorm by Iris Johansen 2/24/11
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance – Naked in Death
6. Fantasy Romance - Truly Madly2/25/11
7. Time-travel Romance – Outlander
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Daughter of Joy 2/26/11
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance – Mr. Fix it2/24/11
10. Erotic Romance – Hands on
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc) - The Brides Baby by Liz Fielding 2/4/11
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction – Sacred Sins 2/20/11

11/12 Completed

Start: 1/9/11


1. Contemporary Romance - Irresistible by Susan Mallery.

2. Historical Romance - Royal Seduction by Jennifer Blake. Completed 1/10/11 **** (4 Stars)

3. Romantic Suspense - Under Fire by Jo Davis. Completed 1/18/11 **** (4 Stars)

4. Paranormal Romance - The Jaguar Prince by Karen Kelley. Completed 1/12/11 **** (4 Stars)

5. Futuristic Romance - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 1/19/11 ***** (5 Stars)

6. Fantasy Romance - Warrior by Zoe Archer. Completed 2/24/11 **** (4 Stars)

7. Time-travel Romance - The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning. Compledted 1/21/11 **** (4 Stars)

8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Against All Odds by Irene Hannon. Completd 1/20/11 ** (2 Stars)

9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance -Quade's Babies Completed 2/8/11 *** (3 Stars)

10. Erotic Romance - Mortal Temptations by Allyson James. Completed 2/5/11 *** (3 Stars)

11. Serial or Category Romance - Undercover Princess (Royally Wed) by Suzanne Brockman. Completed 1/13/11 *** (3 Stars)

12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction - Dear John by Nicholas Sparks. Completed 1/24/11 *** (3 Stars)

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/16/11-7/16/11
Goal: 6/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl ★★★★☆ 2/7
2. Historical Romance:
3. RS or Suspenseful Romance: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan ★★★★☆ 1/17
4. Paranormal Romance: Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh ★★★★☆ 1/29
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance:
6. Fantasy Romance: A Mermaid's Kiss by Joey W. Hill ★★★★★ 2/26
7. Time-travel Romance:
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance:
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance: Naked by Megan Hart ★★★★★ 2/1
10. Erotic Romance: Branded As Trouble by Lorelei James ★★★☆☆ 1/16
11. Serial or Category Romance:
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction:

Romance Genre Challenge

1. Contemporary Romance - Nobody’s Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 1/31/11
2. Historical Romance - Becoming Georgia by Emily Carmichael 1/9/11
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance - Hot Rocks by Nora Roberts 1/1/11
4. Paranormal Romance – Firestorm by Iris Johansen 2/24/11
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance – Naked in Death by Nora Roberts
6. Fantasy Romance - Truly Madly by Heather Webber2/25/11
7. Time-travel Romance – Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Daughter of Joy by Kathleen Morgan 2/26/11
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance – Mr. Fix it by Satin2/24/11
10. Erotic Romance – Hands on by Meg Harris 2/26/11
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc) - The Brides Baby by Liz Fielding 2/4/11
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction – Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts 2/20/11

12/12 Completed

Start: 1/9/11


1. Contemporary Romance - Irresistible by Susan Mallery. Completed 2/27/11 *** (3 Stars)

2. Historical Romance - Royal Seduction by Jennifer Blake. Completed 1/10/11 **** (4 Stars)

3. Romantic Suspense - Under Fire by Jo Davis. Completed 1/18/11 **** (4 Stars)

4. Paranormal Romance - The Jaguar Prince by Karen Kelley. Completed 1/12/11 **** (4 Stars)

5. Futuristic Romance - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 1/19/11 ***** (5 Stars)

6. Fantasy Romance - Warrior by Zoe Archer. Completed 2/24/11 **** (4 Stars)

7. Time-travel Romance - The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning. Compledted 1/21/11 **** (4 Stars)

8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Against All Odds by Irene Hannon. Completd 1/20/11 ** (2 Stars)

9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance -Quade's Babies Completed 2/8/11 *** (3 Stars)

10. Erotic Romance - Mortal Temptations by Allyson James. Completed 2/5/11 *** (3 Stars)

11. Serial or Category Romance - Undercover Princess (Royally Wed) by Suzanne Brockman. Completed 1/13/11 *** (3 Stars)

12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction - Dear John by Nicholas Sparks. Completed 1/24/11 *** (3 Stars)

Jan 15th - July 14th
8/12

1. Contemporary Romance - He loves Lucy Susan Donovan 1/25
2. Historical Romance - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie Jennifer Ashley
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance - Treachery in Death J.D Robb
4. Paranormal Romance - Lover Unleashed J.R Ward
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance - Touched by an Alien Gini Koch 1/23
6. Fantasy Romance - Shadowfever Karen Marie Moning 1/19
7. Time-travel Romance - Must love Kilts Allie Mackay 1/16
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Love comes Softly Janette Oke 1/30
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance Go Fetch Shelly Laurenston 2/18
10. Erotic Romance Vampire Mistress Joey W Hill 2/14
11. Serial or Category Romance Harlequin - Captivated Nora Roberts
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline - The Lucky One Nicholas Sparks 2/28



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Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/10/11-7/9/11
Goal: Read one book for each romance sub-genre listed.
9/12 books 9 done 3 to go

1. Contemporary Romance:
Vision in White by Nora Roberts1/23/11****4 stars
2. Historical Romance:

3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance:
The Lady in Question by author:Victoria Alexander|14015]1/27/11****4 stars
4. Paranormal Romance:
Dead to the World by author:Charlaine Harris|17061]1/17/11***3 stars

5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance:

6. Fantasy Romance:

7. Time-travel Romance:
Legend by Jude Deveraux2/27/11****4 stars
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance:
Lookin' Back Texas by Leanna Ellis2/3/11****4 stars
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance:
The River Wife by Jonis Agee1/15/11****4 stars
10. Erotic Romance:
Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts2/17/11**2 stars
11. Serial or Category Romance:
Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts1/30/11****4 stars
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction:
On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan2/20/11*****5 stars

I'm in.
Start Date 3/01/11 - 8/31/11

Congrats Hina!! :)

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 – Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance -
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance –
10. Erotic Romance –
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc) - Slow Hands (The Wrong Bed: Again and Again, #1) (Harlequin Blaze, #402)
by Leslie Kelly completed 28/2
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction –

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/9/11 to 7/8/11
Completed: 11/12

1. Contemporary Romance - Listen to Your Heart Fern Michaels 2/18/11
2. Historical Romance - Only His Elizabeth Lowell 1/15/11
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance - Pursuit Elizabeth Jennings 2/4/11
4. Paranormal Romance - Born to Bite Lynsay Sands 1/10/11
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance - Midnight Crystal Jayne Castle 1/21/11
6. Fantasy Romance - Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) Christine Feehan
7. Time-travel Romance - Once An Outlaw Debbi Rawlins 1/29/11
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Midnight Caller Diane Burke 2/28/11
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance - Dangerous Grounds Shelli Stevens 2/26/11
10. Erotic Romance - Rode Hard, Put Up Wet Lorelei James 1/30/11
11. Serial or Category Romance - The Millionaire's Ultimate Catch Michelle Monkou 2/7/11
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction - Dead Until Dark Charlaine Harris 1/23/11

I would like to join this one, but I think that, if it is okay - I will post as I go. Thanks!
Start Date: March 2, 2011
End Date: August 2, 2011
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:

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Feb 22 to Aug 22

2/12 done

1.Contemporary Romance:Born in Fire by Nora Roberts
2.Historical Romance:
3.Romantic Suspense:
4.Paranormal Romance:
5.Sci-Fi Romance:Knight of a Trillion Stars by Dara Joy
6.Fantasy Romance:Mine to Take by Dara Joy
7.Time-Travel Romance:Rejar by Dara Joy
8.Inspirational/Christian Romance:Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
9.Multi-Cultural/Interracial Romance: got 3 on a shortlist
10.Erotic Romance:Night Angel by Renee Reeves 2/26/11
11.Serial/Category Romance:The Aristocrat by Catherine Coulter 3/2/11
12.Classic/Mainstream:

Romance 101 Reading Challenge

Duration: January 11, 2011 - July 11, 2011

7/12 Complete

1. Contemporary Romance:Delicious by Susan Mallery
2. Historical Romance: Love Is Blind by Lynsey Sands 1/19/11
3. Romantic Suspense: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb 3/3/11
4. Paranormal Romance: Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward
5. Futuristic Romance: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 1/21/11
6. Fantasy Romance: A Hunger Like No Other by Kressley Cole
7. Time Travel Romance: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 2/21/11
8. Inspirational/Christian Romance: True Devotion by Dee Henderson
9. Multi-Cultural or Interracial Romance: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
10. Erotic Romance: Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James 1/26/11
11. Serial or Category Romance: Once a Cowboy by Linda Warren 1/28/11
12. Mainstream Fiction: One Day by David Nicholls 2/10/11

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/16/11-7/16/11
Goal: 7/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl ★★★★☆ 2/7
2. Historical Romance: A Little Bit Wild by Victoria Dahl ★★★☆☆ 3/4
3. RS or Suspenseful Romance: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan ★★★★☆ 1/17
4. Paranormal Romance: Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh ★★★★☆ 1/29
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance:
6. Fantasy Romance: A Mermaid's Kiss by Joey W. Hill ★★★★★ 2/26
7. Time-travel Romance:
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance:
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance: Naked by Megan Hart ★★★★★ 2/1
10. Erotic Romance: Branded As Trouble by Lorelei James ★★★☆☆ 1/16
11. Serial or Category Romance:
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction:

I'll give this one a go. Could prove interesting. I will post as I go. Updated 3.5.11

Beginning date 1.10.11 - End date 7.9.11

1. Contemporary Romance Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 3.2.11
2. Historical Romance - Only His by Elizabeth Lowell - 1.17.11
3. Romantic Suspense - Pursuit by Elizabeth Jennings - 1.30.11
4. Paranormal Romance - Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione - 1.11.11
5. Futuristic Romance - Midnight Crystal by Jayne Castle - 1.13.11
6. Fantasy Romance - Magic in the Wind by Christine Feehan - 3.5.11
7. Time-travel Romance
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance
9. Multi-cultural Romance - Dangerous Grounds by Shelli Stevens - 2.28.11
10. Erotic Romance - Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James - 1.16.11
11. Serial or Category Romance - Her Sexy Valentine by Stephanie Bond - 2.21.11
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction - Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris - 1.14.11

I think I'm going to jump here, but I'll backdate to Feb 1st.

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: February 1 ~ August 1, 2011
6/12 Completed

1. Contemporary Romance: Houston, We Have A Problem by Erin McCarthy
2. Historical Romance: The Devil Wears Plaid by Teresa Medeiros
3. Romantic Suspense: Fatal Affair by Marie Force 2/18 ★★★½
4. Paranormal Romance: This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
5. Science-Fiction Slave by Cheryl Brooks 2/16 ★★★
6. Fantasy Romance: Crown of Crystal Flame by C.L. Wilson
7. Time-travel Romance: Jane's Warlord by Angela Knight 3/2 ★★★
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance: Archangel by Sharon Shinn 2/26 ★★★★
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance: Here Kitty, Kitty! by Shelly Laurenston
10. Erotic Romance: Bound to Please by Lilli Feisty
11. Serial Romance: Once a Cowboy by Linda Warren 2/10 ★★★½
12. Mainstream Romance: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen 3/1 ★★★★

Not sure when I last posted so here's an update :)
Romance 101
8 January - 7 July 2011

Completed: 8/12

1. Contemporary: Snowbound by Larissa Ione - √ 26-Jan
2. Historical: The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer - √ 25-Jan
3. Suspense: Immortal in Death by J D Robb - √ 23-Feb
4. Paranormal: Dark Peril by Christine Feehan - √ 11-Feb
5. Sci-fi: Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair - √ 12-Jan
6. Fantasy: Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris - √ 29-Jan
7. Time-travel: Rejar by Dara Joy - √ 18-Jan
8. Inspirational/Christian: The Negotiator by Dee Henderson - √ 5-Mar
9. Multi-cultural/Interracial: Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh
10. Erotic: Menage by Emma Holly
11. Serial/Category: Pregnant By The Greek Tycoon by Kim Lawrence
12. Classic/Love story: Water for Elephants

Duration: 6 months
Jan.09 - July 09,2011
Goal: Read one book for each romance sub-genre listed.

Total: 12 books

1.Contemporary Romance- Shelley's Secret 03/11

2.Historical Romance- Mistress by Mistake 03/07

3.Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance-Crime Scene At Cardwell Ranch (Montana Mystique)
01/24

4.Paranormal Romance-The Nymph King 03/14

5.Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance-

6.Fantasy Romance-

7.Time-travel Romance- What Would Jane Austen Do?

8.Inspirational or Christian Romance-The Christmas Lamp: A Novella 02/15

9.Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance-

10.Erotic Romance-Taken 01/10


11.Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette,
Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc)-Slow Hands (The Wrong Bed: Again and Again, #1)
(Harlequin Blaze, #402).

12.Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a
love story as a major part of its storyline.-

1 2. 3. 4. 5.TBR 6.TBR 7. 8. 9.TBR 10.
11.

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Time: 1/17 - 7/16

11/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Nauti Dreams 1/19
2. Historical Romance: If He's Wicked 1/17
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance No Place to Run 1/26
4. Paranormal Romance: Bone Crossed 1/23
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance Vengeance in Death 1/31
6. Fantasy Romance The Darkest Kiss 3/2
7. Time-travel Romance Outlander 1/29
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance No Other
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance Burn 2/2
10. Erotic Romance: Forbidden Pleasure 1/24
11. Serial or Category Romance: Twice the Temptation 1/29
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction Getting to Happy

Contemporary Eclipse Bay By Jayne Ann Krentz 02/10/11
Historical
Suspense All Night Long By Jayne Ann Krentz 01/27/11
Paranormal
Sci-Fi
Fantasy Morrigan's Cross By Nora Roberts 02/01/11
Time Travel
Christian
Interracial Something Real By J.J. Murray
Erotic Undercover By Lauren Dane 02/06/11
Serial
Mainstream

Oh, I'd like to participate to, if possible!!! I'll post this evening:-D

Completed: 10/12

1. Contemporary: Snowbound by Larissa Ione - √ 26-Jan
2. Historical: The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer - √ 25-Jan
3. Suspense: Immortal in Death by J D Robb - √ 23-Feb
4. Paranormal: Dark Peril by Christine Feehan - √ 11-Feb
5. Sci-fi: Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair - √ 12-Jan
6. Fantasy: Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris - √ 29-Jan
7. Time-travel: Rejar by Dara Joy - √ 18-Jan
8. Inspirational/Christian: The Negotiator by Dee Henderson - √ 5-Mar
9. Multi-cultural/Interracial: Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh - √ 7-Mar
10. Erotic: Menage by Emma Holly
11. Serial/Category: Pregnant By The Greek Tycoon by Kim Lawrence
12. Classic/Love story: Water for Elephants - √ 8-Mar

Romance 101 – Duration 1/10/11 thru 7/10/11

5/12 read

Contemporary – The Nerd Who Loved Me by Vicki Lewis Thompson 3/7/11
Historical – Eugenia's Embrace by Cassie Edwards 2/11/11
Suspense – Nauti Nights by Lora Leigh
Paranormal – Undead and Uneasy by MaryJanice Davidson
Sci-fi or Futuristic – Key of Valor by Nora Roberts
Fantasy – Undead and Unreturnable by MaryJanice Davidson 1/28/11
Time-Travel – Highlander In Her Bed 2/19/11
Inspirational or Christian – Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke
Multi-cultural or interracial – Remembrance by Jude Deveraux
Erotic – Invitations To Seduction by multiple authors 2/11/11
Serial or Categorical – Baring It All by Sandra Chastain
Classic or Mainstream love story – Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/11/11 to 7/11/11
Completed: 6/12

1. Contemporary Romance - Love in Bloom by Alison Kent (2/5)★★★★
2. Historical Romance - The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood (2/23)★★★1/2
3. Romantic Suspense - Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare (2/16)★★★★
4. Paranormal Romance - Unleash the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon (3/6)★★★★
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance
6. Fantasy Romance
7. Time-travel Romance - Pirates by Linda Lael Miller (2/10)★★
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance
10. Erotic Romance
11. Serial or Category Romance
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction - My Enemy, My Beloved by Karl Vanghen (1/18)★★★★

Update 3/7

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
1 Feb 2011 - 31 July 2011
4/12 Completed

1. Contemporary Romance: Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas 28/02/11 ★★★★
2. Historical Romance: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean 7/3/11 ★★★★★
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance:
4. Paranormal Romance: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole 2/2/11 ★★★★★
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh 26/03/11 ★★★★★
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:

Romance 101 Reading Challenge

Duration: January 11, 2011 - July 11, 2011

8/12 Complete

1. Contemporary Romance:Delicious by Susan Mallery
2. Historical Romance: Love Is Blind by Lynsey Sands 1/19/11
3. Romantic Suspense: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb 3/3/11
4. Paranormal Romance: Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward
5. Futuristic Romance: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 1/21/11
6. Fantasy Romance: A Hunger Like No Other by Kressley Cole
7. Time Travel Romance: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 2/21/11
8. Inspirational/Christian Romance: True Devotion by Dee Henderson
9. Multi-Cultural or Interracial Romance: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 3/7/11
10. Erotic Romance: Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James 1/26/11
11. Serial or Category Romance: Once a Cowboy by Linda Warren 1/28/11
12. Mainstream Fiction: One Day by David Nicholls 2/10/11

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/11/11 to 7/11/11
Completed: 7/12

1. Contemporary Romance - Love in Bloom by Alison Kent (2/5)★★★★
2. Historical Romance - The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood (2/23)★★★1/2
3. Romantic Suspense - Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare (2/16)★★★★
4. Paranormal Romance - Unleash the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon (3/6)★★★★
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance
6. Fantasy Romance
7. Time-travel Romance - Pirates by Linda Lael Miller (2/10)★★
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke (3/9)★★★★★
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance
10. Erotic Romance
11. Serial or Category Romance
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction - My Enemy, My Beloved by Karl Vanghen (1/18)★★★★

Update 3/10

Contemporary Eclipse Bay By Jayne Ann Krentz 02/10/11
Historical
Suspense All Night Long By Jayne Ann Krentz 01/27/11
Paranormal Wicked Enchantment By Anya Bast
Sci-Fi
Fantasy Morrigan's Cross By Nora Roberts 02/01/11
Time Travel
Christian
Interracial Something Real By J.J. Murray 03/09/11
Erotic Undercover By Lauren Dane 02/06/11
Serial
Mainstream

Romance 101 Reading Challenge

Duration: January 11, 2011 - July 11, 2011

9/12 Complete

1. Contemporary Romance:Delicious by Susan Mallery
2. Historical Romance: Love Is Blind by Lynsey Sands 1/19/11
3. Romantic Suspense: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb 3/3/11
4. Paranormal Romance: Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward 3/11/11
5. Futuristic Romance: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 1/21/11
6. Fantasy Romance: A Hunger Like No Other by Kressley Cole
7. Time Travel Romance: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 2/21/11
8. Inspirational/Christian Romance: True Devotion by Dee Henderson
9. Multi-Cultural or Interracial Romance: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 3/7/11
10. Erotic Romance: Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James 1/26/11
11. Serial or Category Romance: Once a Cowboy by Linda Warren 1/28/11
12. Mainstream Fiction: One Day by David Nicholls 2/10/11

Kate wrote: "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..."

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Congratulations, Hina!

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: March 12, 2011 - September 12, 2011
0/12 Complete

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
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction