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message 101: by Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator (new)

Phoenix (Online Elf) | 4358 comments Joann, I♥BG-Teresa, ❤Stephanie, and Valorie, I updated you, babes.


message 102: by Nichole (new)

Nichole | 512 comments First Quarterly Challenge
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2014
Level: Hard
Complete: 6/14

F. ◆theme: first in series
Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey *1/11 ★★★★�
I. ◆colour: indigo blue
Darkhouse by Karina Halle
R. ◆genre/theme: Racy Romances
The Theory of Attraction by Delphine Dryden *1/24 ★★★★�
S. ◆character: Scottish protagonist
The Wedding by Julie Garwood
T. ◆book titles: that start with "T"
Tempest Reborn by Nicole Peeler *1/23 ★★★☆�

Q. ◆theme: quick read
The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole *1/17 ★★★★�
U. ◆genre: Urban Fantasy
Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones *1/6 ★★★★�
A. ◆theme: angels
World After by Susan Ee *1/27 ★★★★�
R. ◆color: red
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
T. ◆character: thief
The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe
E. ◆setting: England
Another Chance to Dream by Lynn Kurland *1/19 ★★★★�
R. ◆author: Richelle Mead
Succubus Blues
L. ◆character: Librarian
A Hidden Fire by Elizabeth Hunter
Y. ◆genre: Young Adult
Scarlet by Marissa Meyer

Exclusively Yours (Kowalski Family, #1) by Shannon Stacey Darkhouse (Experiment in Terror, #1) by Karina Halle The Theory of Attraction (Science of Temptation, #1) by Delphine Dryden The Wedding (Lairds' Fiancées, #2) by Julie Garwood Tempest Reborn (Jane True, #6) by Nicole Peeler The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark, #1) by Kresley Cole Second Grave on the Left (Charley Davidson, #2) by Darynda Jones World After (Penryn & the End of Days, #2) by Susan Ee The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion The Smoke Thief (Drakon, #1) by Shana Abe Another Chance to Dream (De Piaget, #1) by Lynn Kurland Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead A Hidden Fire (Elemental Mysteries, #1) by Elizabeth Hunter Scarlet (Lunar Chronicles, #2) by Marissa Meyer


message 103: by Susan (susayq ~), Moderator (new)

Susan (susayq ~) (susayq) | 6062 comments I've got 8 so far in this post


message 104: by Catherine (new)

Catherine | 728 comments update to post 29: I have 3 completed :)


message 105: by Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator (new)

Phoenix (Online Elf) | 4358 comments Nichole, Susan, and Catherine, I updated you, babes.


message 106: by Bookcrazy (new)

Bookcrazy | 327 comments First Quarter Challenge, 2014: Pick & Choose
Duration: 1st January - 31st March
Level: Hard
8/14


L-long friendship becomes more Fury (The Fury Trilogy, #1) by Elizabeth Miles Im Herzen die Rache (Fury, #1) by Elizabeth Miles ✔♥˥♥�


message 107: by ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) (last edited Mar 18, 2014 09:33PM) (new)

ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) (ilovebakedgoods) *Update!*
First Quarter Challenge
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2014
9/9-14


Levels:

Easy - read 4 books
Medium - read 5-8 books
*Hard - read 9-14 books
Harder Still - read 15-20 books!
Pretty Insane - 21 - 40 books!
Pure Insanity - read all 56 (actually 57; there's an extra one for "A")

F. - First in a Series - Split Second - 1/23/14 (****)
I. -
R. - Romantic Suspense - Concealed in Death - 3/17/14 (***)
S. -
T. - Starts with "T" - Triptych - 1/2/14 (****)

Q. - Quick Read - Everybody Sees the Ants - 1/15/14 (****)
U. - Undiscovered Author - Fangirl - 1/6/14 () (assuming this means undiscovered until I read this book?)
A. - Awesome Cover - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer - 2/9/14 () (I love how all the elements of the cover tie together to look like a package/letter/postcard)
R. - Red Cover - Heartsick (Gretchen Lowell, #1) by Chelsea Cain - 1/16/14 (****)
T. -
E. - England - I've Got Your Number - 1/28/14 (***)
R. -
L. -
Y. - Young Adult - Eleanor & Park - 2/5/14 (****)

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message 108: by Catherine (last edited Jan 28, 2014 04:21PM) (new)

Catherine | 728 comments this may be a stupid question...lol...for the "T" in Quarterly..one topic is trilogy...do we have to read the whole trilogy?


message 109: by Susan (susayq ~), Moderator (new)

Susan (susayq ~) (susayq) | 6062 comments Catherine wrote: "this may be a stupid question...lol...for the "T" in Quarterly..one topic is trilogy...do we have to read the whole trilogy?"

I'm going to say no. Just read one book from a trilogy.


message 110: by Catherine (new)

Catherine | 728 comments Susan (susayq) wrote: "Catherine wrote: "this may be a stupid question...lol...for the "T" in Quarterly..one topic is trilogy...do we have to read the whole trilogy?"

I'm going to say no. Just read one book from a tril..."



thank you :)


message 111: by Catherine (new)

Catherine | 728 comments update to post 29..

4 complete :)


message 112: by Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator (new)

Phoenix (Online Elf) | 4358 comments Bookcrazy, I updated you, babe. Neither your Post #92 or Post #112 show all your books. Which do you want me to link to?


message 113: by Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator (new)

Phoenix (Online Elf) | 4358 comments Teresa (I♥BG) and Catherine, I updated you, babes.


message 114: by Catherine (new)

Catherine | 728 comments you didn't update me :( I only see 3/14 in post 75(I think it's that post)...the others show only 2 :(


message 115: by Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator (new)

Phoenix (Online Elf) | 4358 comments Catherine wrote: "you didn't update me :( I only see 3/14 in post 75(I think it's that post)...the others show only 2 :("

Sorry, babe. Fixed it.


message 116: by Catherine (new)

Catherine | 728 comments Neo (Online Elf) wrote: "Catherine wrote: "you didn't update me :( I only see 3/14 in post 75(I think it's that post)...the others show only 2 :("

Sorry, babe. Fixed it."


thank you :)


message 117: by Juana "Darkness" (new)

Juana "Darkness" Duran | 44 comments Is it foo late to join?


message 118: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Juana "Darkness" wrote: "Is it foo late to join?"

Nope. This challenge goes to the end of March, Juana. Welcome.


message 119: by Juana "Darkness" (last edited Feb 23, 2014 10:38PM) (new)

Juana "Darkness" Duran | 44 comments Yay.


First Quarter Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1- March 31, 2014
My level: Pure Insanity 57 + books

F. -
◆theme: first in series The Spy Wore Silk by Andrea Pickens 1/4/14

◆character: Faerie/Fey/Fairy:

◆theme: friends become lovers:

◆theme: Food (on cover, foodie mystery, character runs eatery, etc):

I. -
◆theme: indie - independent or self-published author or book from less known publishing company:

◆colour: indigo blue:

◆author: Ilona Andrews:

◆author: Larissa Ione:

R.
◆genre: Romantic Suspense: Belong to Me (Wicked Lovers, #5) by Shayla Black 2/7/14

◆genre: Regency:

◆character: rake/rogue: Scandalous Deception by Rosemary Rogers 2/18/14

◆genre/theme: Racy Romances:

S. -
◆character: Scottish protagonist (highlanders):

◆author: Sherrilyn Kenyon: Dream Chaser (Dream-Hunter, #4; Dark-Hunter, #13) by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/29/14

◆author: Nalini Singh:

◆theme: snowbound:

T.
◆character: tough female character: Wicked Cravings (The Phoenix Pack, #2) by Suzanne Wright 1/14/14

◆theme: trilogy:

◆book titles: that start with "T": To Desire a Devil (Legend of the Four Soldiers, #4) by Elizabeth Hoyt 1/1/14

◆author: Tessa Dare:

Q.
◆theme: quick read:

◆author: Amanda Quick: Wicked Widow by Amanda Quick 1/26/13

◆author: Julia Quinn: The Duke and I (Bridgertons, #1) by Julia Quinn 2/23/14

◆character: male characters whose names start with 'Q':

U.
◆genre: Urban Fantasy:

◆character: ü--:

◆character: uniformed male protagonist: Boss Man (Long, Tall Texans) (Silhouette Desire #1688) by Diana Palmer 1/21/14

◆theme: undiscovered author or sub-genre: Beyond the Sea (Beyond the Sea, #1) by Emily Goodwin 2/12/14

A. An extra one, as there is not time for a tie-breaker poll!

◆theme: awesome cover:

◆character: assassin:

◆genre: Adult:

◆theme: angels: Steal Me From Heaven by Toni Crawford 2/5/14

◆author: Lara Adrian:

R.
◆color: red: No Rest for the Wicked (Immortals After Dark, #3) by Kresley Cole (CR)

◆author: J.D. Robb:

◆title: starts with "R":

◆author: Nora Roberts:

T.
◆character: teacher: Atlantis Unleashed (Warriors of Poseidon, #3) by Alyssa Day 2/10/14

◆character: thief:

◆color: turquoise:

◆theme: treasure hunt:

E.
◆characters: enemies who fall in love �: Devoured by Darkness (Guardians of Eternity, #7) by Alexandra Ivy 1/9/14

◆setting: England:

◆genre: Erotic Romance: Decadent (Wicked Lovers, #2) by Shayla Black 2/3/14

◆author: Eloisa James:

R.
◆theme: Regal/Royal: Kisses, She Wrote A Christmas Romance (The Prince Catchers, #1.5) by Katharine Ashe 2/2/14

◆author: Robyn Carr:

◆series: starts with "R":

◆author: Richelle Mead:

L.
◆theme: long friendship becomes more:

◆author: Stephanie Laurens:

◆character: librarian:

◆author: Linda Howard:

Y. -
◆theme: "You" in the title:

◆genre: Young Adult:

◆color: yellow: Smolder (Dragon Souls, #1) by Penelope Fletcher 2/20/13

◆author: Samantha Young:


message 120: by Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator (new)

Phoenix (Online Elf) | 4358 comments Juana "Darkness" wrote: "Yay."

Added you, babe. Welcome.


message 121: by Juana "Darkness" (new)

Juana "Darkness" Duran | 44 comments Thanks


message 122: by Bookcrazy (new)

Bookcrazy | 327 comments Neo (Online Elf) wrote: "Bookcrazy, I updated you, babe. Neither your Post #92 or Post #112 show all your books. Which do you want me to link to?"

#47 please ;)


message 123: by Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator (new)

Phoenix (Online Elf) | 4358 comments Ava~Rose, added you, babe. Welcome.


message 124: by Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator (new)

Phoenix (Online Elf) | 4358 comments Bookcrazy wrote: "#47 please ;)"

Gotcha, babe.


message 125: by Lindy (new)

Lindy (lindylee) Done

F-1st in Series: Coble, Colleen Tidewater Inn
I-less know pub: Cooney, Caroline B. Emergency Room Scholastic
R-Book starts w/R Coble, Colleen Rosemary Cottage
S- snowbound Giff, Patricia Reilly Winter Sky
T-Treasure: Patterson, James Treasure Hunters
Q-Amanda Quick Quick, amanda The River Knows
U- undiscovered author: Webb, Amy Data, a Love Story:
A-Adult Brown, Sandra Tough Customer
R-Romance Karon, Jan In This Mountain
T-teacher: Cooney, Caroline B. Diamonds in the Shadow
E-set England: Coulter, Catherine Wyndham Legacy
R- "R" middle initialL: Sandra Rodriguez Barron, Stay With Me
Y-YA Cooney, Caroline B. Diamonds in the Shadow YA


message 126: by Susan (susayq ~), Moderator (new)

Susan (susayq ~) (susayq) | 6062 comments Congrats Lindy!


message 127: by Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator (new)

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message 128: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Woohoo! Congrats, Lindy!


message 129: by Lara (new)

Lara | 2335 comments Yea Lindy!


message 130: by Hayley (new)

Hayley (mrsjohnson1985) | 718 comments Yay Lindy! Congrats!


message 131: by ~Melissa~ (last edited Feb 27, 2014 06:21AM) (new)

~Melissa~ RLftCI First Quarter Challenge, 2014: Pick & Choose

Duration: January 1, 2014 - March 31, 2014

Level: Hard

8/14 Read


F ~ 1st in series Kiss of Midnight 1/26/14 4�
I ~ author: Larissa Ione Unleashing the Storm
R ~ Romantic Suspense Take No Prisoners 1/22/14 4�
S ~ author: Nalini Singh Archangel's Legion
T ~ Truth 2/4/14 5�

Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1) by Lara Adrian Take No Prisoners (Black Ops, #2) by Cindy Gerard Truth (Consequences, #2) by Aleatha Romig

Q ~ quick read Paris A to Z 2/4/14 3�
U ~ urban fantasy Hunting Ground 2/21/14 4�
A ~ Lara Adrian - Kiss of Crimson 2/25/14 4�
R ~ red cover Fated (Dark Protectors, #1) by Rebecca Zanetti 2/2/14 4.25�
T ~
E ~ erotic romance Protecting What's His 1/18/14 4�
R ~ Robyn Carr Virgin River
L ~
Y ~ "You" in the title Something About You


Fated (Dark Protectors, #1) by Rebecca Zanetti Protecting What's His (Line of Duty, #1) by Tessa Bailey Paris A to Z (Coda Books, #5) by Marie Sexton Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2) by Patricia Briggs Kiss of Crimson (Midnight Breed, #2) by Lara Adrian

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message 132: by ~Melissa~ (last edited Feb 02, 2014 10:49AM) (new)

~Melissa~ Can I use books I read in Jan - since I'm late to the party?

Also - can I use Unleashing the Storm - this series for Larissa Ione?


❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ | 851 comments First Quarter Challenge, 2014: Pick & Choose
Duration:
1st January - 31st March
Level: Hard
14/14


F - First in series - Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian (16/01/14)
I - Larissa Ione - Reaver by Larissa Ione (02/01/14)
R - Romantic Suspense - Cut & Run by Madeleine Urban and Abigail Roux (02/02/14)
S - Scottish protagonist (aka highlander�) - Prince of Desire by Donna Grant (07/01/14)
T - That start with "T" - True by Laurann Dohner (04/01/14)

Q - Male characters whose names start with "Q" - Hunter by Lynn Hagen *Quinn* (27/01/14)
U - ü-- - The Savage King by Michelle M. Pillow (07/01/14)
A - Adult - Storm Warrior by Dani Harper (21/01/14)
R - Red - True of Heart by M.L. Rhodes (03/02/14)
T - Turquoise - The Demon in Me by Michelle Rowen (27/01/14)
E - Enemies who fall in love � - Knox by Lynn Hagen (25/01/14)
R - Starts with "R" - Rainerio by Lynn Hagen (27/01/14)
L - Long friendship becomes more - Hondo by Lynn Hagen (17/01/14)
Y - Yellow - Dire Needs by Stephanie Tyler (12/01/14)

Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1) by Lara Adrian Reaver (Lords of Deliverance, #5; Demonica, #10) by Larissa Ione Cut & Run (Cut & Run, #1) by Madeleine Urban Prince of Desire (The Royal Chronicles # 1) by Donna Grant True (New Species, #11) by Laurann Dohner Hunter (Zeus's Pack, #5) by Lynn Hagen The Savage King (Lords of the Var, #1) by Michelle M. Pillow
Storm Warrior (Grim, #1) by Dani Harper ] True of Heart (The Draegan Lords, #1) by M.L. Rhodes The Demon in Me (Living in Eden, #1) by Michelle Rowen Knox (Zeus's Pack, #3) by Lynn Hagen Rainerio (Demon Warriors, #3) by Lynn Hagen Hondo (Demon Warriors, #1) by Lynn Hagen Dire Needs (Eternal Wolf Clan, #1) by Stephanie Tyler

COMPLETED


message 134: by Teresa (new)

Teresa | 101 comments Hey, Neo...

Not that I mind being credited with books that I haven't yet read, but I only have one book for this challenge so far. :)


message 135: by Lara (new)

Lara | 2335 comments Yea Stephanie!


message 136: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Teresa wrote: "Hey, Neo...

Not that I mind being credited with books that I haven't yet read, but I only have one book for this challenge so far. :)"


I bet he confused you with the other Teresa, even though she has I♥BG in front of her name. Probably due to all that html code when he goes in there and plugs in the number.


message 137: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Woohoo! Congrats, ❤Stephanie!


message 138: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Welcome to the challenge, ~Melissa~.


❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ | 851 comments Lisa Kay wrote: "Woohoo! Congrats, ❤Stephanie!"

Thanks Lisa Kay :)


message 140: by Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator (new)

Phoenix (Online Elf) | 4358 comments ~Melissa~ wrote: "Can I use books I read in Jan - since I'm late to the party?"

Certainly, babe. Welcome.


message 141: by Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator (new)

Phoenix (Online Elf) | 4358 comments ~Melissa~ wrote: "Also - can I use Unleashing the Storm - this series for Larissa Ione?"

Had to check out the book. Sure, babe.


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message 143: by Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator (new)

Phoenix (Online Elf) | 4358 comments Teresa wrote: "Hey, Neo...

Not that I mind being credited with books that I haven't yet read, but I only have one book for this challenge so far. :)"


Sorry, babe. Fixed it.


message 144: by Lara (new)

Lara | 2335 comments Hi Neo, I updated my post yesterday. I'm now at 11/14.


message 145: by ~Melissa~ (new)

~Melissa~ Thanks!


message 146: by ~Melissa~ (new)

~Melissa~ Will a half red cover suffice for red? Fated (Dark Protectors, #1) by Rebecca Zanetti


message 147: by Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator (new)

Phoenix (Online Elf) | 4358 comments ~Melissa~ wrote: "Will a half red cover suffice for red? Fated (Dark Protectors, #1) by Rebecca Zanetti"

Yes, since it "pops."


message 148: by ~Melissa~ (new)

~Melissa~ Neo (Online Elf) wrote: "~Melissa~ wrote: "Will a half red cover suffice for red? Fated (Dark Protectors, #1) by Rebecca Zanetti"

Yes, since it "pops.""


Yay!


message 149: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments **chuckles**


message 150: by Kritika (last edited Feb 02, 2014 07:20PM) (new)

Kritika | 106 comments Monthly & Quarterly Challenges > First Quarter Challenge, 2014:
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2014
Level: Medium 0/5

F. - theme: Food (on cover, foodie mystery, character runs eatery, etc) The Chocolate Thief The Chocolate Thief (Amour et Chocolat #1)
I. -
R. -
S. -
T. -

Q. -
U. -
A. -
R. - colour: red Zombie Queen of Newbury High Zombie Queen of Newbury High
T. -
E. - characters: enemies who fall in love The Last Man on Earth The Last Man on Earth (The Graysons, #1)Read 29/1/14 ★★★★�
R. - theme: Royal (book about a royal) Some Like it Royal Some Like it Royal (Going Royal, #1)
L. -
Y. - genre: Young Adult Stealing Heaven Stealing Heaven


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