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2011 February Reading Challenge
8/10 read.Author Chosen: I had a hard time picking my favorite author to use. :) I finally ended up choosing Katie MacAlister since I have read such a large number of her books compared to some of my other favorite authors (frost, briggs, moning, etc).
8. Alexandra Ivy - When Darkness Comes
10. Kerrelyn Sparks - How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire
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MARTINA'S FEBRUARY AUTHOR'S WEB CHALLENGE - 5/10Just finished Bite Me If You Can (Argeneau Vampires, #6) by Lynsay Sands (★★★★). The Argeneau Vampire series is paranormal romance with a unique spin on where vampires come from (hint: it has to do with the lost city of Atlantis).
This particular book features Lucien Argeneau, the 3+ millennia old uncle to the protagonists of the first five books. While chasing down a rogue vampire in Kansas, Lucien meets Leigh, the owner of a local restaurant/bar who has been kidnapped and is in the painful throes of being turned into a vampire herself.
I'm a total fan of this series. They're fun, charming, witty, and just fun to read. There are currently 14 books in this series, with a 15th titled, The Reluctant Vampire, due out May 2011. I've already purchased the next one and can't wait to read it! :-)
Kim Harrison: http://www.literature-map.com/kim+har...
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4. Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, #4) by Ilona Andrews - reading next
5. Tempting Evil (Riley Jensen, #3) by Keri Arthur
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8. Carpe Corpus (Morganville Vampires, #6) by Rachel Caine
9. Thunderbird Falls (Walker Papers, #2) by C.E. Murphy
10. Death's Mistress (Dorina Basarab, #2) by Karen Chance
I decided to use Jeaniene Frost http://www.literature-map.com/jeanien...In case I dont get Kim Harrison in time I'm posting 11
5/10
1 Jeaniene Frost - This Side of the grave
2 Richelle Mead - Iron Crowned
3 Kim Harrison -Pale Demon
6 Eileen wilks - Blood Magic
8 Shelly Laurenston - Go Fetch
Just in case - Ilona Andrews - Magic Bleeds (reread)
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Paranormal Romance - February Challenge7/10
Charlaine Harris:
http://www.literature-map.com/charlai...
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4) Jim Butcher - Storm Front
5) Kelley Armstrong - Haunted
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9) Lara Adrian - Taken by Midnight
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5/10 down. Halfway there!http://www.literature-map.com/kim+har...
2.Bayou Moon
3.Death Masks
5.Midnight's Daughter
6.Counterfeit Magic
9.Storm Glass
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Basing my challenge on Laurell K. Hamilton http://www.literature-map.com/laurell...8/10
4. Lover Enshrined - J.R. Ward
10. Touch the Dark - Karen Chance
4/10--I'll be finishing this list up next month...lol2. Shadowfever by Karen Marie Monning 2/12
3. Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris 2/8
4. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
6. Night World #1: Secret Vampire daugters of darkness..by LJ Smith
7. One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
8.Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
9. Interview with the Vampire BY Anne Rice
10. Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore
Kresley Cole: http://www.literature-map.com/kresley...6/10
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2.Archangel's Consort (Guild Hunter #3 by Nalini Singh
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4. Atlantis Unleashed (Warriors of Poseidon #3) by Alyssa Day
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8. Talker (Talker #1) by Amy Lane
9. After Midnight (Cabot, #1) by Teresa Medeiros
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6/10 DoneSherrilyn Kenyon - http://www.literature-map.com/sherril...
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4. Christine Feehan - Dark Peril
5. Kim Harrison - Dead Witch Walking
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8. Lynsay Sands - Bitten By Cupid
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10. Emma Holly - Fantasy
I decided to use Jeaniene Frost http://www.literature-map.com/jeanien...In case I dont get Kim Harrison in time I'm posting 11
6/10
1 Jeaniene Frost - This Side of the grave
2 Richelle Mead - Iron Crowned
3 Kim Harrison -Pale Demon
6 Eileen wilks - Blood Magic
Just in case - Ilona Andrews - Magic Bleeds (reread)
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3/10 complete(waiting on the others from the library)
Based on Yasmine Galenorn
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2. Stray - Rachel Vincent
3. Night Pleasures - Sherrilyn Kenyon
4. Watchers in the Night - Jenna Black
5. Touch the Dark - Karen Chance
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7. Grave Sight - Charlaine Harris
8. The Laughing Corpse - Laurell K. Hamilton
9. Dark Lover - J.R. Ward
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I'm in! My literature map is here: http://www.literature-map.com/patrici...Done 6 of 11!
1. Carrie Vaughn - Kitty and the Midnight Hour
2. Sherrilyn Kenyon - Devil May Cry
3. Keri Arthur - Full Moon Rising
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6. Nalini Singh
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Well, I know that I still have some time left, but I don't think I am going to make it. I am on book 4. I am not a speed reader, but I like it that way. :0) I am not giving up and I will read until the very end of the time limit. Oh, well .... At least I tried and gave it my best shot! :0)
Congrats to all the finishers!I'm in. I used Kresley Cole: http://www.literature-map.com/kresley...
8/10 Read
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8. The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook
9. Tanner's Scheme by Lora Leigh
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Here is my link5/10 complete
Jeaniene Frost
http://www.literature-map.com/jeanien...
1. Jeaniene Frost
2. Kim Harrison - Pale Demon
3. JR Ward - Lover Mine - 2/10
4. Kresley Cole - A Hunger Like No Other - 2/1
5. Karen Moning - Beyond The Highland Mist - 2/15
6. Patricia Briggs
7. Karen Chance - The Gauntlet - 2/16
8. Sunny - Lucinda Darkly - 2/18
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http://www.literature-map.com/lilith+...Based on Lilith Saintcrow
5/10 completed
Ilona Andrews - Bayou Moon
Patricia Briggs - Silver Borne
Laurell K Hamilton - Obsidian Butterfly
Lilith Saintcrow - Betrayals
Maria Snyder - Poison Study
Kim Harrison:http://www.literature-map.com/kim+har...Completed: 6 of 10
1.Kim Harrison -A Fistful of Charms
2.Patricia Briggs -Hunting Ground(re-read)
3.Laurell K Hamilton-Obsidian Butterfly
4.Maria Snyder-
5.Kelley Armstrong-Dime Store Magic
6.Carrie Vaugh-
7.Ilona Andrews-
8.Keri Arthur-
9.MaryJanice Davidson-
10.Charlaine Harris-
7/10!!!!J.R. Ward
http://www.literature-map.com/j-2e+r-2e+...
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4. Nalini Singh - Angel's Blood
5. Laurell K. Hamilton - Guilty Pleasures
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8. Sherrilyn Kenyon - Phantom Lover reading now
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9/10 read.Author Chosen: I had a hard time picking my favorite author to use. :) I finally ended up choosing Katie MacAlister since I have read such a large number of her books compared to some of my other favorite authors (frost, briggs, moning, etc).
10. Kerrelyn Sparks - How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire
Read: 8/10Christine Feehan: http://www.literature-map.com/christi...
3. Heart of Fire by Linda Howard
9. Key of Knowledge by Nora Roberts
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5/10 3. Shades of Midnight - Lara Adrian
4. Styx's Storm by Lora Leigh
6. Virginia Kantra
9. Alexandra Ivy
10.Covet by JR Ward
Alternates:
Jayne Ann Krentz
Alyssa Day
Jennifer Ashley
Emma Holly
My literature map is here: http://www.literature-map.com/patrici...Done 6 of 11!
1. Carrie Vaughn - Kitty and the Midnight Hour currently reading
2. Sherrilyn Kenyon - Devil May Cry
3. Keri Arthur - Full Moon Rising
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6. Nalini Singh - Angels' Blood currently listening to
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http://www.literature-map.com/lilith+...Based on Lilith Saintcrow
6/10 completed
Ilona Andrews - Bayou Moon
Laurell K Hamilton - Obsidian Butterfly
Lilith Saintcrow - Betrayals
Maria Snyder - Poison Study
Update from me. I am being a bit slow with this so need to catch up over the next couple of weeks!My map is for Kresley Cole: http://www.literature-map.com/kresley+co...
Completed: 4 of 10
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2. MaryJanice Davidson: Undead and Unwed
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4. Katie Macalister: Playing with Fire
5. Meljean Brook: The Iron Duke
6. Kerrelyn Sparks: How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire
7. Lora Leigh: Tempting the Beast
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10. Sherrilyn Kenyon: Born of the Night
Kim Harrison:http://www.literature-map.com/kim+har...Completed: 7 of 10
1.Kim Harrison -A Fistful of Charms
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3.Laurell K Hamilton-Obsidian Butterfly
4.Maria Snyder-
5.Kelley Armstrong-Dime Store Magic
6.Carrie Vaugh-
7.Ilona Andrews-
8.Keri Arthur-
9.MaryJanice Davidson-
10.Charlaine Harris-
http://www.literature-map.com/lilith+...Based on Lilith Saintcrow
7/10 completed
Ilona Andrews - Bayou Moon
Laurell K Hamilton - Obsidian Butterfly
Maria Snyder - Poison Study
Authors Web ChallengeBased On MaryJanice Davidson
Use both MaryJanice Davidson maps http://www.literature-map.com/mary+ja... and http://www.literature-map.com/maryjan...
5/10 Completed
1. MaryJanice Davidson - Undead and Unwed
2. J.R. Ward - Lover Enshrined
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4. Chloe Neill - Friday Night Bites
5. Lara Adrian - Shades of Midnight
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8. Kresley Cole - A Hunger Like No Other Currently Reading
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I have been editing my original post, but here's an update. I have 7 of 10 done, and should get the reast read easily. Two come out on the 22nd.Hmmm I like this. I used Nalini Singh, since I really liked the Psy/Changeling series.
http://www.literature-map.com/nalini+...
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6. Kim Harrison - Pale Demon
9. Simon R. Green - The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny
10. Jeanine Frost - This Side of the Grave
10/10. Yay! All finished :)Author Chosen: I had a hard time picking my favorite author to use. :) I finally ended up choosing Katie MacAlister since I have read such a large number of her books compared to some of my other favorite authors (frost, briggs, moning, etc).
Read: 9/10Christine Feehan: http://www.literature-map.com/christi...
3. Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard
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MARTINA'S FEBRUARY AUTHOR'S WEB CHALLENGE - 6/10Earlier today (er, yesterday) I finished Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, #4) by Ilona Andrews (★★★★★). This is an urban fantasy series that takes place in an alternate, very slightly futuristic, Atlanta, GA. The story features Kate Daniels, a mage/warrior, as well as a band of various types of shapeshifters (including the very sexy Curran) and vampires (though definitely not of the Twilight or even Bram Stoker ilk).
In this particular book, Kate is called in to investigate a fight at a bar in neutral territory, but all is not what it seems. The investigation leads her to the discovery of a very dangerous and ancient enemy . . . one that was last seen at the right hand of Kate's powerful father.
I LOVED LOVED this book! In general, the whole series is excellent and definitely one of my top few favorite out there right now. And Curran, the Beast Lord, also tops my list of super sexy heroes. This series is a must read for fans of the genre. I'll be picking up the next one, Magic Slays, as soon as it comes out on May 31, 2011. Two additional books (#6 & #7) are under contract with no release date set as of yet.
Kim Harrison: http://www.literature-map.com/kim+har...
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5. Tempting Evil (Riley Jensen, #3) by Keri Arthur
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8. Carpe Corpus (Morganville Vampires, #6) by Rachel Caine - reading next
9. Thunderbird Falls (Walker Papers, #2) by C.E. Murphy
10. Death's Mistress (Dorina Basarab, #2) by Karen Chance
FlibBityFLooB wrote: "10/10. Yay! All finished :)Congrats, FlibBityFLooB and everyone else who's already finished the challenge. ^^
http://www.literature-map.com/kresley...1. Kresley Cole -
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Congrats to everyone who is finished! :)
Updated 8/10 complete.I will be using Kim Harrison.
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(titles/authors are likely to change)
Other usable authors - Jeaniene Frost, Simon R. Green, Toni Andrews, Charlaine Harris, Jim Butcher, Tanya Huff, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Karen Chance, Cleo Coyle, Keri Arthur, Mercedes Lackey, Kelley Armstrong, Erin McCarthy
4/10 3. Ashes of Midnight - Lara Adrian
4. Styx's Storm by Lora Leigh
5. Tempt Me Eternally byGena Showalter
6. Virginia Kantra
9. Alexandra Ivy
10.Covet by JR Ward
Alternates:
Jayne Ann Krentz
Alyssa Day
Jennifer Ashley
Emma Holly
http://www.literature-map.com/lilith+...Based on Lilith Saintcrow
8/10 completed
Ilona Andrews - Bayou Moon
Laurell K Hamilton - Obsidian Butterfly
Basing my challenge on Laurell K. Hamilton http://www.literature-map.com/laurell...9/10
10. Touch the Dark - Karen Chance
Congrats to all the finishers!I'm in. I used Kresley Cole: http://www.literature-map.com/kresley...
10/10 Read - Complete
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Congrats to everyone who has finished! :)
7/10Sherrilyn Kenyon: www.literature-map.com/sherrilyn+keny...
1. Sherrilyn Kenyon: Night Embrace (Dark-Hunter, #2) 2/4****
2. Lynsay Sands: The Renegade Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #3) 2/17****
3. Lara Adrian: Kiss of Crimson 2/11****
4. JR Ward: Dark Lover
5. Nora Roberts:Black Hills 2/16****
6. Kresley Cole: Deep Kiss of Winter 2/21***
7. Lora Leigh: Harmony's Way 2/8****
8. Gena Showalter: Enslave Me Sweetly
9. Karen Marie Moning: The Highlander's Touch
10. Lori Foster: Perfect For The Beach 2/16***
Other possibilities: Vicki Lewis Thompson, JD Robb, Janet Evanovich, Christina Dodd, Rebecca York, Susan Krinard, Laurel Hamilton, Patricia Briggs, Kelly Armstrong, Christine Feehan
My author was Charlaine Harris www.literature-map.com/charlaine+harris....
Authors I chose:
1. Patricia Briggs - Dragon Bones 2/14
2. Kelley Armstrong - The Awakening 2/21
3. Tamora Pierce - Wild Magic 2/12
4. Mercedes Lackey - Storm Rising 2/6
5. Jennifer Crusie - Wild Ride 2/7
6. MaryJanice Davidson - Undead and Unpopular 2/15
7. Karen Marie Moning - Darkfever 2/8
8. Katie MacAlister - In the Company of Vampires 2/21
9. Keri Arthur - Destiny Kills 2/16
10. Sherrilyn Kenyon - Bad Moon Rising 2/11
Finished!
Read: 10/10 Done!!Christine Feehan: http://www.literature-map.com/christi...
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2/10 DONE1.
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4. Sherrilyn Kenyon - Bad Moon Rising (Dark-Hunter, #18)
5. Tamora Pierce - Street Magic
6. J.R. Ward - Covet
7. Lara Adrian - Ashes of Midnight
8. Lynsay Sands - The Renegade Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #3)
9. Kerrelyn Sparks - Vamps and the City
10. Kresley Cole - Deep Kiss of Winter
My literature map is here: http://www.literature-map.com/patrici...Done 7 of 11!
1. Carrie Vaughn - Kitty and the Midnight Hour currently reading
2. Sherrilyn Kenyon - Devil May Cry
3. Keri Arthur - Full Moon Rising
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I'm sorry guys I didn't get to this challenge. At least I tried. :(
I decided to use Jeaniene Frost http://www.literature-map.com/jeanien...7/10
1 Jeaniene Frost - This Side of the grave
2 Richelle Mead - Iron Crowned
3 Ilona Andrews - Magic Bleeds (reread)
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6/10 down. http://www.literature-map.com/kim+har...
3.Death Masks
5.Midnight's Daughter
6.Counterfeit Magic
9.Storm Glass
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Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy
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This Side of the Grave (other topics)Ill Wind (other topics)
Grave Secret (other topics)
Bled Dry (other topics)
Turn Coat (other topics)
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Jim Butcher (other topics)Piers Anthony (other topics)
MaryJanice Davidson (other topics)
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Anne McCaffrey (other topics)
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Nalini Singh - http://www.literature-map.com/nalini+...
1. Nalini Singh – Branded by Fire- 2/5 - ★ ★ ★ ★2. MaryJanice Davidson – Undead and Uneasy- 2/1 - ★ ★ ★ ★3. Patricia Briggs – Moon Called
4. Alexandra Ivy – When Darkness Comes- 2/7 - ★ ★ ★5. Christine Feehan – Dark Prince- 2/9 - ★ ★6. Sherrilyn Kenyon – Unleash the Night (Dark-Hunter, #8)- 2/2 - ★ ★ ★ ★7. Karen Marie Moning – Shadowfever
8. Charlaine Harris – Dead in the Family
9. Kim Harrison – The Good, the Bad, and the Undead- 2/16 - ★ ★ ★10. Jeaniene Frost – At Grave's End- ★ ★ ★ ★