Romance 101 Reading Challenge 2011

July 1 - December 31, 2011

Hosted by: Yz the Whyz

Rules: Read 1 book from each romance sub-genre {12 books}

I am going to be participating in yet another romance reading challenge! Yz states that whether you're a veteran or novice to romance reading, that this challenge will make you fall in love. With a tagline like that, how could I pass this challenge up!

• Contemporary Romance
• Historical Romance
• Romantic Suspense
• Paranormal Romance
• Science Fiction/Futuristic Romance
• Fantasy Romance
• Time Travel Romance
• Inspirational/Christian Romance
• Multicultural/Interracial Romance
• Erotic Romance
• Serial/Catergory Romance {ie. Harlequin, Silhouette}
• Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story {ie. Time Traveler's Wife, The Bridges of Madison County, The Notebook}

1. The Creed Legacy by Linda Lael Miller
2. In the Heat of the Bite by Lydia Dare
3. Savor the Danger by Lori Foster
4. What a Goddess Wants by Stephanie Julian
5. Midnight Crystal by Jayne Castle
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7. Mystical Warrior by Janet Chapman
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10. SWAT Team Two and Miss Robin Hood by Dixie Lynn Dwyer
11. A Turn in the Road by Debbie Macomber
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Summer Romance Reading Challenge 2011

June 1 - September 30, 2011

Hosted by: Book Chick City

Rules: 8 or 16 books

I am going to be participating in Book Chick City's Summer Romance Challenge! Since I love to read romance anyway, what better excuse to read even more. Eight books in 4 months is doable right? Who knows, I may even challenge myself and double it to 16 books!

1. Going Cowboy Crazy by Katie Lane {WR}
2. Tangled Past by Leah Braemel {ER/HR}
3. Any Man of Mine by Rachel Gibson {CR}
4. Demons Prefer Blondes by Sidney Ayers {PNR}
5. The Creed Legacy by Linda Lael Miller {WR}
6. Virgin by Cheryl Brooks {SFR}
7. Trace of Fever by Lori Foster {RS}
8. Their Taydelaan by Rachel Clark {ER/SFR}
9. What a Goddess Wants by Stephanie Julian {PNR}
10. Only Mine by Susan Mallery {CR}
11. Savor the Danger by Lori Foster {RS}
12.  In the Heat of the Bite by Lydia Dare {HR/PNR}
13. Devil Without a Cause by Terri Garey{PNR}
14. Black Ties and Lullabies by Jane Graves {CR}
15. The Vampire Next Door by Ashlyn Chase {PNR}
16. Colters' Lady by Maya Banks {ER}
17. Baby, Drive South by Stephanie Bond {CR}
18. The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton {ER}
19. Mystical Warrior by Janet Chapman {FR}
20. The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis {CR}
21. Cowboy Up by Vicki Lewis Thompson {WR}
22. Only Yours by Susan Mallery {CR}
23. Chasin' Eight by Lorelei James {ER}
24. Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl {CR}
25. Surrendering to Summer by Kortny Alexander {ER}
26. In Bed With a Highlander by Maya Banks {HR}
27. Bad Boys Do by Victoria Dahl {CR}
28. The Storm That is Sterling by Lisa Renee Jones {SFR}
29. Once and Again by Lauren Dane {ER}
30. A Lawman's Christmas by Linda Lael Miller {HR}

Key

CR = Contemporary Romance

ER = Erotic Romance

FR = Fantasy Romance

GLBTR = GLBT Romance

HR = Historical Romance

PNR = Paranormal Romance

RS = Romantic Suspense

SFR = Science Fiction Romance

WR = Western Romance

Contemporary Romance Reading Challenge 2011

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Hosted by: Romance Book Maven

My first completed challenge of the year! I haven't posted all the reviews yet, but I feel like I'm making a dent in my 150 books reading goal for the year.

1. Wild Man Creek by Robyn Carr

2. A Creed in Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller
3. A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action by LuAnn McLane
4. Into the Wild by Beth Ciotta
5. Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis
6. Believe in Me by Laura Moore
7. Goodnight Tweetheart by Teresa Medeiros
8. Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas
9. Tyler by C.H. Admirand
10. Harvest Moon by Robyn Carr

January Wrap Up

As a part of one of the many challenges I'm attempting, I will be wrapping up what I've accomplished so far.

The link to my map is here.

Arizona: A Creed in Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller

California: Wild Man Creek by Robyn Carr

Indiana {Ecuador}: Into the Wild by Beth Ciotta

Kentucky: A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action by LuAnn McLane

New York {Texas}: Don't Make Me Choose Between You and My Shoes by Dixie Cash

Texas: Consent to the Cowboy by Abby Wood

Virginia: Believe in Me by Laura Moore

Washington: Coming Undone by Lauren Dane

~Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis

Wyoming: Scarred by Carol Lynne

England: How to Marry a Duke by Vicky Dreiling

Brazil: Dark Peril by Christine Feehan

Dark Peril by Christine Feehan
Don't Make Me Choose Between You and My Shoes by Dixie Cash

Pages Read: 3233
Books Read: 13
States Read: 9
Foreign Countries: 3
Hours Listened: 22

Chunkster Challenge 2011

February 1, 2011 - January 31, 2012

Hosted by: Chunkster Reading Challenge

There are many different levels to this challenge, but I'm going to aim for The Plump Primer, which is six books over the next twelve months. I'm hoping this challenge will motivate me to move the Black Dagger Brotherhood Series off my TBR pile.

1. Awaken the Highland Warrior by Anita Clenney
2. When You Dare by Lori Foster
3. Savor the Danger by Lori Foster
4. Until There Was You by Kristan Higgins
5. Lethal by Sandra Brown
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Participation in 2011 Reading Challenges

It's that time again! Reading challenges for 2011, here goes...

The 50 States Challenge {Of Course!}
Hosted by: Book Obsessed

The goal of this challenge is to read 50 novels that are each set in one of the 50 states that make up the USA between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011.

Romantic Suspense

Hosted by: Nitty Gritty Romance and Erotic Reviews

The goal of this challenge is to read at least 12 romantic suspense novels between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011.

YA Romance

Hosted by: Jamie Loves YA

The goal of this challenge is to read at least 12 YA romance novels between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011.

Paranormal Romance

Hosted by: Bitten by Paranormal Romance

The goal of this challenge is to read at least 20 paranormal romance novels between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. This challenge ONLY allows for ROMANCE not erotica or urban fantasy paranormal genres.

Off the Shelf
Hosted by: BA Reading Challenges

The goal of this challenge is to read novels that you already have on the shelf, not newly purchased books. This challenge has reading levels ranging from 5 books to 200 books. I'm going to attempt "Making a Dint" which is 30 novels between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011.




POC Reading Challenge

Hosted by: POC Reading Challenge

The goal of this challenge is to read novels that feature a lead who is a person of color. This challenge has reading levels from 1 book to 25 books. I'm going to attempt "Level 4" which is 10-15 novels between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011.

Men in Uniform
Hosted by: The Book Vixen

The goal of this challenge is to read novels that involve men in uniform. (ie. policeman, firefighter, paramedic, Army, Navy, Marine Corp., etc.) This challenge has reading levels ranging from 1 book to 16+ books. I'm going to attempt "Lieutenant" which is 10 novels between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011.

Harlequin/Silhouette

Hosted by: Yvonne @ Harlequin/Silhouette Challenge

The goal of this challenge is to read novels from the Harlequin imprint. This challenge consists of 5 novels to be read between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011.

Erotic Reading Challenge
Hosted by: The Forbidden Bookshelf

The goal of this challenge is to read between 5-20 erotic novels. This challenge has reading levels ranging from flicker to scorching. I'm going to attempt "Scorch" which is 20 novels between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011.

E-Book Challenge
Hosted by: The Ladybug Reads

The goal of this challenge is to read between 3-20 e-book novels. This challenge has reading levels ranging from curious to obsessed. I'm going to attempt "Obsessed" which is 20 novels between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011.



Whisper Stories in My Ear
Hosted by: Bewitched Bookworms

The goal of this challenge is to listen to at least 12 audiobooks. This challenge has reading levels ranging from 100hrs to 400hrs of listening. I'm going to aim for "Singing It From the Mountain Tops" which is 300 hours between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011.

Where Are You Reading?
Hosted by: Book Journey

The goal of this challenge is to read 50 novels that are each set in one of the 50 states that make up the USA between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011.