Past Challenges

2011

The 100+ book challenge...

Target aim: 100

Target not reached

74 books read

1. The Secret Countess by Eva Ibbotson
2. The Gift by Cecilia Ahern
3. At Twilight (Wings of the Night series, books 4 & 5) by Maggie Shayne (contains Born In Twilight and Beyond Twilight)
4. Maybe This Time by Jennifer Crusie
5. House of Cards (Book 2 of The Negotiator Trilogy) by C.E. Murphy
6. The Dead of the Night (Book 2 Tomorrow Series) by John Marsden
7. The Right Chord by Elisabeth Rose
8. Love is a Four-Legged Word by Kandy Shepherd
9. Generation 18 (Book 2 of the Spook Squad series) by Keri Arthur
10. The Arrival by Shaun Tan
11. Night of the Living Trekkies by Kevin David Anderson & Sam Stall
12. Shaun of the Dead graphic novel by Titan Books (GN)
13. Glory in Death (Book 2 of the In Death series) by J.D. Robb
14. Astonishing X-Men: Exogenetic by Ellis and Jimenez (GN)
15. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Book 1 of the Millienium Trilogy) by Stieg Larsson 
16. Mistral's Kiss (Book 5 of the Merry Gentry Series) by Laurell K. Hamilton
17. Fantastic Four: Family of Heroes (Vol 1) Marvel Adventures, by Jeff Barker & Akira Yoshida 
18. The Avengers: I am an Avenger (collection of issues 1, 16, 137, 151, 181, 211, 221, 300, 329) by Marvel Comics
19. Storyteller: Writing Lessons From 27 Years of The Clarion Writers' Workshop by Kate Wilhelm 
20. Getting Even With Fran by Christine Stinton
21. Castles by Colin Thompson (illustrated children's)
22. One Good Knight (Book 2 of the Five Hundred Kingdoms series) by Mercedes Lackey
23. Wild Ride by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer
24. Club Dead (Book 3 in Southern Vampire Mysteries) by Charlaine Harris
25. The Disworld Graphic Novels: The Colour of Magic & The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett
26. The Day My Bum Went Psycho (Book 1 of the BUM series) by Andy Griffiths
27. Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Book 6 of the Dark-Hunter novels)
28. The Illiad (Marvel Illustrated, issues 1-8 in collection), by Roy Thomas
29. Athena the Brain (Goddess Girls book 1) by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams
30. Plum Lucky (Stephanie Plum series between-the-numbers) by Janet Evanovich
31. The Stone Mage & The Sea (First Book of The Change) by Sean Williams
32. M is for Magic by Neil Gaiman (collection of short stories for children)
33. Her Dark Lord by Mel Teshco (Nocturne Bites)
34. Leviathan (book 1, Leviathan series) by Scott Westerfeld
35. Immortal In Death (Book 3, In Death Series) by J.D. Robb
36. Dream Country (vol 3. The Sandman) by Neil Gaiman
37. Angel's Blood (book 1, Guild Hunter series) by Nalini Singh
38. Carnal Moon by Mel Teshco (novelette)
39. Wolfsbane and Mistletoe edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L.P. Kelener
40. A Game of Thrones (Book 1 of A Song of Ice and Fire) by George R.R. Martin
41. The Ghost Brigades (Book 2 of Old Man's War series) by John Scalzi
42. Fool Moon (Book 2 of The Dresden Files) by Jim Butcher
43. Medalon (Book 1, Demon Child) by Jennifer Fallon
44. Esio Trot by Roald Dahl (childrens
45. Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward
46. Rapunzel in New York by Nikki Logan
47. Galactic Burn by Mel Teshco
48. The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, 1) by Stephen King
49. The Ruthless Greek's Virgin Princess by Trish Morey
50. Take A Chance by C.E. Murphy (5 issue series)
51. Greek Myths by Deborah Lock (children's)
52. Her Cattleman Boss by Barbara Hannay
53. Persephone the Phony (Goddess Girls Book 2) by Joan Holub & Suzanne Williams (childrens)
54. Penumbra (Spook Squad 3) by Keri Arthur
55. End of the Night Girl by Amy T. Matthews
56. At the Billionaire's Beck and Call? by Rachel Bailey
57. Pregnant: Father Wanted by Claire Baxter
58. Wanted: Royal Wife and Mother by Marion Lennox
59. Cast in Shadow (Book of Elantra, 1) by Michelle Sagara
60. Death's Sweet Embrace (Book 2 of The Dark Brethren) by Tracey O'Hara
61. Covet (Book 1 of The Fallen Angels) by J.R. Ward
62. The Sheikh's Destiny by Melissa James
63. Troubletwisters by Garth Nix and Sean Williams
64. Seize the Night (Book 6 of the Dark-Hunter novels) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
65. Home Is Where The Bark Is by Kandy Shepherd
66. When He Was Bad... by Anne Oliver
67. Teach Yourself Visually iMac by Guy Hart-Davis (non-fiction)
68. Tempt the Devil by Anna Campbell
69. The Rebel by J.R. Ward writing as Jessica Bird
70. One Night With The Wolf by Anna Hackett (novella)
71. Demon Hunts (The Walker Papers book 5) by C.E. Murphy
72. Captive (Forbidden, book 2) by Christina Phillips
73. Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, book 1) by Patricia Briggs
74. His Captive Lady (Devil Riders, Book 2) by Anne Gracie

.Target: of 12 novels with Spec Fiction theme.

Target reached. 13 books.

1. The Gift by Cecelia Ahern - this has paranormal elements.
2. At Twilight by Maggie Shayne (has Born In Twilight and Beyond Twilight)
3. One Good Knight by Mercedes Lackey (Fantasy)
4. Wild Ride by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer (Paranormal)
5. Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Paranormal romance)
6. The Stone Mage & The Sea by Sean Williams (Fantasy)
7. M is for Magic by Neil Gaiman (short story collection) (Fantasy)
8. Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld (Steampunk)
9. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin (Epic Fantasy)
10. The Ghost Brigades by John Scalzi (Sci Fi)
11. Medalon by Jennifer Fallon (Fantasy)
12. Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara
13. Troubletwisters by Garth Nix and Sean Williams

Target: Min 24 books

Target not reached

12/24 = 50%

1. House of Cards by C.E. Murphy (UF)
2. Generation 18 by Keri Arthur (UF)
3. Night of the Living Trekkies by Kevin David Anderson & Sm Stall (H) - although sci-fi and humourous too.
4. Mistral's Kiss by Laurell K. Hamilton (UF)
5. Club Dead by Charlaine Harris (UF)
6. Angel's Blood by Nalini Singh (UF)
7. Wolfsbane and Mistletoe edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L.P. Kelner (UF)
8. Fool Moon by Jim Butcher (UF)
9. Penumbra by Keri Arthur (UF)
10. Death's Sweet Embrace by Tracey O'Hara (UF)
11. Demon Hunts by C.E. Murphy (UF)
12. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (UF)

Target: Min 12 books

Target not reached

4 books read.

1. Glory in Death by J.D. Robb
2. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
3. Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich
4. Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb

Target: 6 or 12 books

Target not reached

Read 1 book

1. The Gunslinger (Dark Tower, 1)

Target: 24 books

Target not reached.

21 books read.

1. Maybe This Time by Jennifer Crusie
2. The Right Chord by Elisabeth Rose
3. Love is a Four-Legged Word by Kandy Shepherd
4. Lover Unleashed (Book 9 of the Black Dagger Brotherhood) by J.R. Ward (Paranormal romance)
5. Rapunzel in New York by Nikki Logan (HM&B RIVA)
6. Galactic Burn by Mel Tescho (erotic romance)
7. The Ruthless Greek's Virgin Princess by Trish Morey (Harlequin Presents)
8. Her Cattleman's Boss by Barbara Hannay (HM&B Sweet)
9. At the Billionaire's Beck and Call? by Rachel Bailey (Silhouette Desire)
10. Pregnant: Father Wanted by Claire Baxter (HM&B Sweet)
11. Wanted: Royal Wife and Mother by Marion Lennox (HM&B Sweet)
12. Covet by J.R. Ward (Paranormal romance)
13. The Sheikh's Destiny by Melissa James (HM&B Sweet)
14. Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Paranormal romance)
15. Home Is Where the Bark Is by Kandy Shepherd
16. When He Was Bad... by Anne Oliver (HM&B Sexy)
17. Tempt The Devil by Anna Campbell (Regency historical romance)
18. The Rebel by J.R. Ward writing as Jessica Bird
19. One Night with the Wolf by Anna Hackett (Nocturne Bites)
20. Captive by Christina Phillips (Erotic Historical Romance)
21. His Captive Lady by Anne Gracie (Regency Historical Romance)

2010

The challenges I undertook in 2010 were:

Target aim: 50
Target not reached.
48 borrowed and read

1. Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordon
2. Astonishing X-men Vol 1: Gifted by Joss Whedon & John Cassaday

3. Astonishing X-men Vol 2: Dangerous by Joss Whedon & John Cassaday

4. Drawing Faces by Rosie Dickins and Jan McCafferty

5. Iron Soldiers: a story of arms & armour by Dave Luckett

6. Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon

7. The Curse of Dracula by Marv Wolfman

8. Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich

9. Astonishing X-men Vol 3: Torn by Joss Whedon & John Cassaday

10.The Book of Tomorrow by Cecelia Ahern

**

11. Lover Avenged by JR Ward

12. Astonishing X-Men Vol 4: Unstoppable by Joss Whedon & John Cassaday

13. Tales from Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan (childrens)

14. Fallen by Lauren Kate (YA)

15. Border Watch by Helene Young

16. Soulless by Gail Carriger

17. Fantasy by Jo Ryan (Heinenamm English Project) - Non Fiction

18. Astonishing X-men: Ghost Box (Vol 5) by Warren Ellis

19. Naked in Death by J.D Robb

20. Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thomspon
**

21. Changeless by Gail Carriger 
22. Gods and Goddesses in Ancient Greece by Leon Ashworth
23. Old Man's War by John Scalzi
24. The Dark-Hunters: Volume 1 (Manga) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
25. Castlevania: Curse of Darkness (Manga) by Kou Sasakura
26. Buck Rogers: Vol 1: Future Shock by Scott Beatty (Graphic Novel)
27. Twilight The Graphic Novel by Stephanie Meyer (adapted by Young Kim)
28. The Rabbits by John Marsden & Shaun Tan (Children's picture book)
29. The Red Tree by Shaun Tan (Children's picture book)
30. The Next Accident by Lisa Gardner
**

31. Lover Mine by J.R. Ward 

32. Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
33. The Tangled Web by Elisabeth Rose
34. A Surfing Christmas by Meryl Harris (Children's book)
35. Tomorrow When The War Began by John Marsden (YA)
36. One Beastly Beast (Two Aliens, Three Inventors, Four Fantastic Tales) by Garth Nix (Children's Book)
37. Circus of the Damned by Laurell K. Hamilton
38. Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus, Volume 1 by Joss Whedon (Graphic Novel) 
39. I Can Draw Magical Creatures by DK Publishing (Children's non-fiction)

40. Write Your Own...Fantasy: create your own spellbinding stories and enchanting tales by Pie Corbett (Children's non-fiction)

**

41. Dogs and Goddesses by Jennifer Crusie, Anne Stuart, Lani Diane Rich

42. The Sandman, Volume One: Preludes & Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman et al (Graphic Novel) 
43. Torment by Lauren Kate (YA) 
44. Wolverine by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller (Graphic Novel) 
45. Deadly Decisions by Kathy Reichs
46. Miss Chopsticks by Xinran
47. Phredde and the Zombie Librarian and Other stories to Eat with a blood Plum by Jackie French (Vol 3)
48. The Sandman, Vol 2: The Doll's House by Neil Gaiman (Graphic Novel)
49.
50.

Target aim: 100

Target not met.

93 titles read

1. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordon (childrens) 

2. Astonishing X-men Vol 1: Gifted by Joss Whedon & John Cassaday

3. Lights, Camera...Kiss The Boss by Nikki Logan (debut book!)

4. Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer 

5. Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich 

6. Astonishing X-men Vol 2: Dangerous by Joss Whedon & John Cassaday

7. The Morcai Battalion by Diana Palmer

8. Walking Dead by C.E. Murphy

9. Executive Mother-To-Be by Nicola Marsh

10. Hot Boss, Wicked Nights by Anne Oliver

**

11. Deadly Desire by Keri Arthur

12. Drawing Faces by Rosie Dickins and Jan McCafferty

13. The Greek Boss's Demand by Trish Morey

14. Iron Soldiers: a story of arms & armour by Dave Luckett

15. Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon

16. The Curse of Dracula by Marv Wolfman

17. Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich

18. Astonishing X-men Vol 3: Torn by Joss Whedon & John Cassaday

19. Claiming His Brought Bride by Rachel Bailey

20. The Book of Tomorrow by Cecelia Ahern

**

21. Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur

22. Sizzle, Seduce & Simmer compiled by Marion Lennox

23. Lover Avenged by JR Ward

24. Astonishing X-Men Vol 4: Unstoppable by Joss Whedon & John Cassaday

25. Pregnant by the Playboy Tycoon by Anne Oliver26. Bound to Shadows by Keri Arthur

27. Tales from Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan (childrens)

28. Heart & Craft edited by Valerie Parv (non-fiction)

29. Fallen by Lauren Kate (YA)

30. Wind Kissed, Fire Bound by Anna Hackett (Novella)

**

31. The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer (YA, Novella)

32. Shadowfae by Erica Hayes 

33. Border Watch by Helene Young

34. Soulless by Gail Carriger

35. Fantasy by Jo Ryan (Heinemann English Project) - Non Fiction

36. Astonishing X-Men: Ghost Box volume 5 by Warren Ellis

37. One Small Miracle by Melissa James

38. Naked in Death by J.D. Robb

39. Batman: Whatever happened to the Caped Crusader? by Neil Gaiman (Graphic Novel)

40. Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson

** 

41. Changeless by Gail Carriger42. Gods and Goddesses in Ancient Greece by Leon Ashworth 

43. Old Man's War by John Scalzi

44. The Dark-Hunters: Volume 1 (Manga) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

45. Castlevania: Curse of Darkness (Manga) by Kou Sasakura

46. The Cattleman, The Baby And Me by Michelle Douglas 

47. Moon Sworn by Keri Arthur

48. Their Newborn Gift by Nikki Logan

49. Buck Rogers: Vol 1: Future Shock by Scott Beatty (Graphic Novel)

50. Twilight The Graphic Novel by Stephanie Meyer (adapted by Young Kim)

**

51. Rhiana by Michelle Hauf

52. Untouched by Anna Campbell

53. Business in the Bedroom by Anne Oliver

54. The Rabbits by John Marsden & Shaun Tan

55. The Red Tree by Shaun Tan

56. The Next Accident by Lisa Gardner

57. The Blackmailed Bride's Secret Child by Rachel Bailey

58. Lover Mine by J.R. Ward

59. Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon

60. Expecting Miracle Twins by Barbara Hannay

** 

61. Memory Zero by Keri Arthur 

62. The Tangled Web by Elisabeth Rose 

63. A Surfing Christmas by Meryl Harris (childrens book) 

64. Falling for the Frenchman by Claire Baxter65. Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich 

66. Tomorrow When The War Began by John Marsden 

67. Who Do You Trust? by Melissa James 

68. One Beastly Beast (Two Aliens, Three Inventors, Four Fantastic Tales) by Garth Nix

69. Pregnant On Arrival by Fiona Lowe 

70. Ice-Cold Lover by Mel Teshco (novella)

** 

71. Taken By the South Wind by Anna Hackett (novella)72. Circus of the Damned by Laurell K. Hamilton73. The Unruly Chaperone by Elizabeth Rolls 

74. Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus, Volume 1 by Joss Whedon (Graphic Novel) 

75. A Scandalous Liaison by Elizabeth Rolls (Historical Undone e-novella) 76. Blame it On the Moonlight by Tracie Sommers (Spice Briefs - e-short) 

77. I Can Draw Magical Creatures by DK books (children's)

78. Write Your Own Fantasy by Pie Corbett (children's non-fiction) 

79. Quest by Shannah Jay 

80. The Lost Thing by Shaun Tan (illustrated Children's)

**

81. Dogs and Goddesses by Jenny Crusie, Anne Stuart, and Lani Diane Rich 

82. Forbidden by Christina Phillips 

83. The Sandman, Volume One: Preludes and Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman et al. (Graphic Novel)

84. Torment by Lauren Kate (YA) 

85. Wolverine by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller (Graphic Novel) 86. Tempting the Negotiator by Zana Bell 

87. The Mancini Marriage Bargain by Trish Morey

88. Eighth Grade Bites by Heather Brewer

89. Deadly Decisions by Kathy Reichs

90. Miss Chopsticks by Xinran

** 

91. Phredde and the Zombie Librarian and Other stories to Eat with a blood Plum by Jackie French
92. Serenity, Vol 1: Those Left Behind by Joss Whedon (Graphic Novel)
93. The Sandman, Vol 2: The Doll's House by Neil Gaiman (Graphic Novel)

Target aim: 24. Target reached.

and Harlequin community Reading Challenges

Count down Challenge

Target 55. Not reached. 50 books read. 

2010

1 -Lights, Camera...Kiss The Boss by Nikki Logan (13 Jan)

2 - Claiming His Bought Bride by Rachel Bailey (24 Mar)

3 - Tales from Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan (30 May - in Group of Various post)

4 - Border Watch by Helene Young (27 Jun)

5 - One Small Miracle by Melissa James (12 Jul)

6 - Changeless by Gail Carriger (28 Aug)

7 - The Cattleman, The Baby And Me by Michelle Douglas (18 Sep)

8 - Moon Sworn by Keri Arthur (21 Sep)

9 - Their Newborn Gift (Outback Baby Tales book 3) (27 Sep)

10 - The Blackmailed Bride's Secret Child by Rachel Bailey (18 Oct)

2009

1 - Walking Dead by C.E. Murphy (The Waker Papers, Book 4) (4 Feb)

2 - Hot Boss, Wicked Nights by Anne Oliver (16 Feb)

3 - Deadly Desire by Keri Arthur (21 Feb)

4 - The Book of Tomorrow by Cecelia Ahern (30 Mar)

5 - Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward (5 May)

6 - Bound to Shadows by Keri Arthur (30 May)

7 - Heart & Craft edited by Valerie Parv (30 May)

8 - Fallen by Lauren Kate (15 Jun)

9 - Shadowfae by Erica Hayes (26 Jun)

2008

1 Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer (Twilight Saga Book 4) (22 Jan)

2 The Morcai Battalion By Diana Palmer  (31 Jan) - Australian edition

3 Executive Mother-To-Be by Nicola Marsh (8 Feb)

4 - Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur (6 Apr)

5 - Pregnant by the Playboy Tycoon (30 May)

6 - Business in the Bedroom by Anne Oliver (10 Oct)

7 - A Surfing Christmas by Meryl Harris (10 Nov) - in group of shorts entry.

8 - Miss Chopsticks by Xinran (28 Dec)

2007

1 - Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich (Stephanie Plum, Between the numbers) (18 Mar)

2 - Sizzle, Seduce & Simmer collected by Marion Lennox (19 Apr)

3 -  Untouched by Anna Campbell (9 Oct)

4 - Falling for the Frenchman by Claire Baxter (15 Nov)

5 - Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich  (Book 13, Stephanie Plum series) (19 Nov)

6 - Circus of the Damned by Laurell K. Hamilton (Book 3, Anita Blake Vampire Hunter( (4 Dec) - *this 2007 edition has a new afterward by the author*

7 - One Beastly Beast (Two Aliens, Three Inventors, Four Fantastic Tales) by Garth Nix in Group of Shorts by Various (17 Dec)

2006

1 - Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich (Stephanie Plum series 12) (22 Jan)

2 - Fantasy by Jo Ryan (Heinemann English Project) - NonFiction - in Group of Shorts (1 Aug)

3 - Rhiana by Michele Hauf (The Changelings, book 3) (4 Oct)

4 - Pregnant On Arrival by Fiona Lowe (29 Nov)

5 - x

6 - x

2005

1 - Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordon (Percy Jackson & The Olympians Book 1) (7 Jan)

2 - Old Man's War by John Scalzi (Book 1 of Old Man's War) (11 Sep)

3 - Tomorrow When the War Began by John Marsden (Book 1, The Tomorrow Series) (24 Nov) - audio release = 2005

4 - The Unruly Chaperone by Elizabeth Ross (7 Dec)

5 - The Mancini Marriage Bargain by Trish Morey (27 Dec)

2004

1 - The Greek Boss's Demand by Trish Morey (26 Feb)

2 - Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon (2 Nov)

3 - Memory Zero by Keri Arthur (8 Nov)

4 - Phredde and the Zombie Librarian and other stories to eat with a blood plum by Jackie French (2 Jan 11)

2003

1 - Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson (4 Aug)

2 - Who Do You Trust? by Melissa James (26 Nov)

3 - x 

2002

1 - x

2 - x

2001

1 - The Next Accident (Book 3, Quincy/Rainie series) (16 Oct) 

Total books: 50

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A-Z (Author)

Target 26. Not reached - 23 read.

A - Deadly Desire by Keri Arthur (21 Feb)

B - Claiming His Bought Bride by Rachel Bailey (24 Mar)

C - Walking Dead by C.E. Murphy (The Waker Papers, Book 4) (4 Feb)

D - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb (In Death, Book 1) (19 Jul)

E - Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich (Stephanie Plum book 12) (22 Jan)

F - Pregnant On Arrival by Fiona Lowe (29 Nov)

G - Soulless by Gail Carriger (Book 1 of The Parasol Protectorate)

H - Shadowfae by Erica Hayes (Book 1 of Shadowfae books) (26 Jun)

I - Eva Ibbotson's The Secret Countess (not completed)

J - Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich (Stephanie Plum, Between the numbers) (18 Mar)

K - Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Dark Hunter Novel) (13 Mar)

L - Lights, Camera...Kiss the Boss by Nikki Logan (13 Jan)

M - Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer (Book 4 of The Twilight Saga) (22 Jan)

N - Executive Mother-To-Be by Nicola Marsh (8 Feb)

O - Hot Boss, Wicked Nights by Anne Oliver (16 Feb)

P - The Morcai Battalion By Diana Palmer  (31 Jan)

Q - The Project Gutenberg EBook of What Dress Makes of Us, by Dorothy Quigley (Not completed)

R - Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordon (Book 1 of Percy Jackson & The Olympians) (7th Jan)

S - Tales from Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan (30 May - in group in various)

T - The Greek Boss's Demand by Trish Morey (26 Feb)

U - The Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula LeGuinn (not completed)

V - Heart & Craft edited by Valerie Parv (30 May)

W - Lover Avenged by J.R Ward (Book 7 of Black Dagger Brotherhood) (5 May)

X - Miss Chopsticks by Xinran (28 Dec)

Y - Border Watch by Helene Young (27 Jun)

Z - Tempting the Negotiator by Zana Bell (21 Dec)

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A-Z (title)

Target: 26

A - The Next Accident by Lisa Gardner (16 Oct)

B - The Cattleman, The Baby And Me by Michelle Douglas (18 Sep)

C - Changeless by Gail Carriger (28 Aug)

D - Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur

E - Expecting Miracle Twins by Barbara Hannay (7 Nov)

F - Fallen by Lauren Kate (15 Jun)

G - Their Newborn Gift by Nikki Logan (27 Sep)

H - Dark Hunters: Vol 1 (Manga) by Sherrilyn Kenyon (10 Nov) - in Group of shorts entry

I - Iced-Cold Lover by Mel Teshco (9 Dec - in group of shorts)

J - A Journey to the Interior of the Earth by Jules Verne (audio recording) (not completed)

K - Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon (4 Nov)

L - Lover Mine by J.R. Ward (1 Nov)

M - Moon Sworn by Keri Arthur (21 Sep)

N - Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson (4 Aug)

O - One Small Miracle by Melissa James (12 Jul)

P - Pregnant by the Playboy Tycoon (30 May)

Q - Quest by Shannah Jay (14 Dec)

R - Rhiana by Michele Hauf (4 Oct)

S - Sizzle, Seduce & Simmer collected by Marion Lennox (19 Apr)

T - The Book of Tomorrow by Cecelia Ahern

U - Untouched by Anna Campbell (9 Oct)

V - Eighth Grade Bites: The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod, Book 1 by Heather Brewer (IN blog entry Two shorter tales) (27 Dec)

W - Old Man's War by John Scalzi (11 Sep)

X- Astonishing X-Men by Joss Whedon & John Cassidy

Y - Who Do You Trust? by Melissa James (26 Nov)

 Z - Phredde and the Zombie Librarian and other stories to eat with a blood plum by Jackie French (in group of shorts) (2 Jan 11)

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Mini-series challenge

Target: 24. Target reached. 39 books read.

1 - Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (Book 1 of Percy Jackson & The Olympians) by Rick Riordon (7 Jan)

2 - Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer (Twilight Saga Book 4) (22 Jan)

3 - Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich (Stephanie Plum Book 12) (22 Jan)

4. The Morcai Battalion by Diana Palmer (31 Jan)

5. Walking Dead by C.E. Murphy (The Waker Papers, Book 4) (4 Feb)

6. Deadly Desire by Keri Arthur (Riley Jensen, Book 6) (21 Feb)

7. Dance with the Devil (A Dark Hunter Novel) (11 Mar)

8. Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich (Stephanie Plum, Between the numbers) (18 Mar)

9 Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur (Book 1 of the Myth and Magic series) (6 Apr)

10 Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward (Book 7 of The Black Dagger Brotherhood) (5 May)

11 Bound to Shadows by Keri Arthur (Book 8 of the Riley Jensen Guardian series) (30 May)

12 Fallen by Lauren Kate (Book 1 of The Fallen series) (15 Jun)

13 Shadowfae by Erica Hayes (Book 1 of Shadowfae) (26 Jun)

14 Soulless by Gail Carriger (Book 1 of The Parasol Protectorate)

15 One Small Miracle by Melissa James (Outback Baby Tales Book 1) (12 Jul)

16 Naked in Death by J.D Robb (In Death, Book 1) (18 Jul)

17 Astonishing X-Men: Ghost Box (vol 5) by Warren Ellis - in Group of Shorts (1 Aug)

18 Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson (4 Aug)

19 Changeless by Gail Carriger (28 Aug)

20 Old Man's War by John Scalzi (Book 1 of Old Man's War) (11 Sep)

21 The Cattleman, The Baby And Me by Michelle Douglas (Outback Baby Tales Book 2) (18 Sep)

22 Moon Sworn by Keri Arthur (Riley Jensen Guardian Series 9) (21 Sep)

23 Their Newborn Gift by Nikki Logan (Outback Baby Tales Book 3) (27 Sep)

24 Rhiana by Michele Hauf (The Changelings, book 3) (4 Oct)

 *

25. The Next Accident by Lisa Gardner (Book 3, Quincy/Rainie series) (16 Oct) 

26. Lover Mine by J.R. Ward (Book 8, Black Dagger Brotherhood) (1 Nov)

27. Kiss of the Night  by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Book 6, Dark Hunter Novels) (4 Nov)

28. Expecting Miracle Twins by Barbara Hannay (Baby Steps into Marriage, 1) (7 Nov) 

29. Memory Zero by Keri Arthur (Spook Squad, Book 1) (8 Nov) 

30. Dark Hunters Vol 1. Graphic Novel by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Dark Hunters) (10 Nov) in Group of shorts entry. 

31.  Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich  (Book 13, Stephanie Plum series) (19 Nov)

32. Tomorrow When the Word Began by John Mardsen (Book 1, The Tomorrow series) (24 Nov)

33. Circus of the Damned by Laurell K. Hamilton (Book 3, Anita Blake Vampire Hunter) (4 Dec)

 34. Quest by Shannah Jay (Book 1, The Chronicles of Tenebrak) (14 Dec)

 35. Forbidden by Christina Phillips (Book 1, Forbidden series) (17 Dec)

36. Torment by Lauren Kate (Book 2, Fallen series) (19 Dec)

37. The Mancini Marriage Bargain (Book 2, The Arranged Brides) (27 Dec)

38. Eighth Grade Bites: The Chronicles of Vladmir Tod, Book 1 (27 Dec) 

39. Deadly Decisions (Book 3, Temperance Brennan novels) (28 Dec)

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