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message 401: by Steph (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 177 comments Read: 2/10



1. Favorite Author: First Drop of Crimson by Jeanine Frost
2. New Author: Tainted by Julie Kenner 2/1/10 4�
3. Second Chance Author: The Last Angel by Natasha Rhodes
4. A GoodReads Author: Staked by JF Lewis
5. Author born 1971: Heat Wave by Richard Castle :)
6. Author "S" initial: Mona Lisa Darkening by Sunny
7. Author "B" initial: Secondhand Spirits by Juliet Blackwell
8. A male Author: Prowlers by Christopher Golden
9. A female Author: The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter 2/2/10 5�
10. Multiple Authors: Inked by Karen Chance, Marjorie Liu, Yasmine Galenorn and Eileen Wilks

First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, #1) by Jeaniene Frost Tainted (The Blood Lily Chronicles, #1) by Julie Kenner Last Angel (Kayla Steele, #2) by Natasha Rhodes Staked (Void City, #1) by J.F. Lewis Heat Wave by Richard Castle [image error] Secondhand Spirits A Witchcraft Mystery by Juliet Blackwell Prowlers by Christopher Golden The Darkest Pleasure (Lords of the Underworld, #3) by Gena Showalter Inked (Includes World of the Lupi, #4.5) by Karen Chance


message 402: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 426 comments 1/10 Done

1.Favorite Author - The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter
2.New Author - The Silver Wolf by Alice Borchardt 2/2 **
3.2nd Chance - Shades of Gray by Amanda Ashley
4.GoodReads Author - Eve of Chaos by S.J. Day
5.Born in 1972 - Deep, Dark and Dangerous by Jaid Black
6.Initial V - Twilight Fall by Lynn Viehl
7.Initial B - Taken by Sin by Jaci Burton
8.Male Author - Dead To Me by Anton Strout
9.Female Author - Secondhand Spirits: A Witchcraft Mystery by Juliet Blackwell
10.Multi-Author - Heart of Darkness Anthology

To Read:
The Darkest Pleasure (Lords of the Underworld, #3) by Gena Showalter Shades of Gray by Amanda Ashley Eve of Chaos (Marked, Book 3) by S.J. Day Deep, Dark and Dangerous (Vikings Underground, #4) by Jaid Black Twilight Fall (Darkyn, #6) by Lynn Viehl Taken by Sin by Jaci Burton Dead To Me (Simon Canderous, #1) by Anton Strout Secondhand Spirits A Witchcraft Mystery by Juliet Blackwell [image error]

Done:
The Silver Wolf (Legends of the Wolves, Book #1) by Alice Borchardt


message 403: by Steph (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 177 comments FlibBityFLooB wrote: "1/10 read. I think I'm going to be going through FEVER series withdrawals until the fifth and final book comes out in December. I loved the series ;)..."

I am looking forward to Faefever & Dreamfever, but am trying to hold off so the withdrawal isn't so bad waiting for book 5. We'll see how long I can hold off though. I'm hunting for Faefever in audio, since I enjoyed the previous one so much.


message 404: by Amber (new)

Amber (sexi) | 3 comments im in i will post as i go this is my first callenge so i might not finish
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Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 184 comments I haven't even started reading books for this month. I am still finishing Dead to the World from last month's challenge! Poor little book doesn't count for either one now. February is a short month. No way I will finish 10 books! I read so slow! I plan to start The Lightning Thief as my first challenge book. :) Everyone else is doing so well!


message 406: by ˦JԲԾڱ� (new)

˦JԲԾڱ˦ (thejenneral) | 15 comments 1/10 completed

1. A Favorite Author: Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison
2. An Author that is "new" to you: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
3.second chance author: Love Bites by Lynsay Sands
4. A GoodReads Author: Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
5.Born in 1989: The Eyes of a King by Catherine Banner
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with J: Dayhunter by Jocelynn Drake
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with M: Three days to dead by Kelly Meding
8. A male Author: The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks
9. A female Author: City of Souls by Viki Pettersson
10.more than one Author: On the Prowl by Patricia Briggs, Sunny, Eileen Wilks, Karen Chance

TO READ
Once Dead, Twice Shy (Madison Avery, #1) by Kim Harrison Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1) by Ilona Andrews Love Bites (Argeneau, #2) by Lynsay Sands Wondrous Strange (Wondrous Strange, #1) by Lesley Livingston The Eyes of a King (The Last Descendants, #1) by Catherine Banner Dayhunter (Dark Days, #2) by Jocelynn Drake The Way of Shadows (Night Angel, #1) by Brent Weeks City of Souls (Sign of the Zodiac, Book 4) by Vicki Pettersson On the Prowl (Includes Monère Children of the Moon, #4; Briggs Alpha & Omega Prequel; World of the Lupi, #3.5; Dorina Basarab Prequel) by Patricia Briggs

READ
Three Days to Dead (Dreg City, #1) by Kelly Meding




message 407: by Kelley Anne (last edited Feb 03, 2010 12:49AM) (new)

Kelley Anne | 286 comments 1 Down / 9 To Go

So I decided to start out this challenge with Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton I've never read any of her books, although I've been meaning to for quite a while. My other group voted for this to be one of our books of the month, so I figured why not read it for both groups! I really did enjoy it. I was surprised though, because for some reason I had it in my mind that the book was supposed to by PNR and instead it was UF. That's fine! I read a lot of UF. I just wasn't expecting that!

This book does seem to be a good set-up for a great series. But I've heard people say that in the first book is when they fell for Jean-Claude. Yeah, I liked what I saw of him, but there wasn't anywhere near enough of him for me to be crazy about the vamp yet! We'll see how things go! He seems to have a lot of similar characteristics to Eric from the sookie books. And I love Eric, so I'm sure that I'll love Jean-Claude to!

Overall - A really good read. Not a favorite, but I have a feeling that the series will just get better.

Next up: Wondrous Strange or On the Edge

1. A Favorite Author - Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead
2. An Author that is "new" to you - Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton
3. Second Chance - Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews *Re-Read*
4. A GoodReads Author - Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
5. An Author born/died in 1982 - The Hollow by Jessica Verday or Magic Under Glass by Jaclyn Dolamore
6. First of last name starts with K - The Monsters of Otherness by Kaza Kingsley
7. First of last name starts with S - Sea Glass by Maria V. Snyder
8. A male Author - An Irish Country Girl: A Novel by Patrick Taylor
9. A female Author -
10. With more than one Author - On the Edge by Ilona Andrews

TO READ
[image error] Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels, #3) by Ilona Andrews Wondrous Strange (Wondrous Strange, #1) by Lesley Livingston [image error] Magic Under Glass by Jaclyn Dolamore The Monsters of Otherness (Erec Rex) by Kaza Kingsley Sea Glass by Maria V. Snyder [image error] On the Edge (The Edge, #1) by Ilona Andrews

READ
Guilty Pleasures (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #1) by Laurell K. Hamilton


message 408: by Kelley Anne (new)

Kelley Anne | 286 comments Jennifer -

What did you think of Three Days to Dead? I ended up picking up that book the other day, but haven't read it yet.


message 409: by FlibBityFLooB (new)

FlibBityFLooB Steph wrote: "I am looking forward to Faefever & Dreamfever, but am trying to hold off so the withdrawal isn't so bad waiting for book 5. We'll see how long I can hold off though. I'm hunting for Faefever in audio, since I enjoyed the previous one so much..."

I really liked the audiobooks for all four books. The last book has different narrators (male and female), but I still enjoyed it. I'm going to read Moning's highlander series soon because I found out there is some crossover. Fever was a lot of fun, but the withdrawals will likely kill me for the next 10 months. *laugh*




message 410: by Yz the Whyz (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 1020 comments Mod
FlibBityFLooB wrote: I really liked the audiobooks for all four books. The last book has different narrators (male and female), but I still enjoyed it. I'm going to read Moning's highlander series soon because I found out there is some crossover. Fever was a lot of fun, but the withdrawals will likely kill me for the next 10 months. *laugh*..."

If you enjoyed the Fever books in audiobook version, you should try the Highlander books in the same format. Phil Gigante narrated all of them, and his voice with the Highland burr is just dreamy. ;)




message 411: by Rebecca (new)

Rebecca (myasmom) | 83 comments February Challenge - All About Authors
I made a few book changes...
1/10

1)Favorite Author- Richelle Mead/ Succubus Blues
2)New Author - Keri Arthur/ Full Moon Rising
3)2nd Chance- James Patterson/ Schools Out Forever
4)GoodReads Author- Kelley Armstrong/ Bitten
5)Born in 1980- Jennifer Armintrout/ The Turning
6)Author with initial R- Rachel Vincent/ Stray
7)Author with initial F- Christine Feehan/ Dark Prince
8)Male Author- Scott Westerfeld/ Uglies
9)Female Author- Suzanne Collins/ Catching Fire
10)Two Authors- Kristin Cast & P.C. Cast/ Betrayed

Read:
Full Moon Rising (Riley Jenson Guardian, #1) by Keri Arthur

To Read:
School's Out - Forever (Maximum Ride, #2) by James Patterson Bitten (Women of the Otherworld, #1) by Kelley Armstrong Stray (Shifters, #1) by Rachel Vincent Dark Prince (Carpathians, #1) (2d Ed) by Christine Feehan Betrayed (House of Night, #2) by P.C. Cast The Turning (Blood Ties, #1) by Jennifer Armintrout Catching Fire (Hunger Games, #2) by Suzanne Collins Uglies (Uglies, #1) by Scott Westerfeld Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead


message 412: by Sherry (new)

Sherry | 18 comments Working my way through!
1. A Favorite Author - JR Ward - Dark Lover
2. New Author-Alexis Morgan-Dark Warrior Unleashed *** Not Bad quick read � picked up the second book to read later. 2/3/2010
3. 2nd Chance Author - Amanda Quick - Lie by Moonlight
4. A GoodReads Author - Jamie Rush - Out of the Darkness
5. Born in 1972 - Melissa de la Cruz - Blue Bloods
6. Initial S - Sherrilyn Kenyon - Acheron
7. Initial S or T - Lynsay Sands - The Immortal Hunter
8. A male Author - Brian Lumley - Necroscope I
9. A female Author -Laurell K Hamilton - Cerulean Sins
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included).- Deep Kiss of Winder - Gena Showalter and Kresley Cole



message 413: by ஐAԻ� (new)

ஐAԻஐ (rosesrrblue) | 707 comments 1/10

1. A Favorite Author: First Drop of Crimson - Frost
2. An Author that is "new" to you: Patricia Briggs � Moon Called
3. An Author/second chance: Shadow Souls � LJ Smith
4. A GoodReads Author: Gone - Lisa McMann
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you: Stella Price � Sugar & Sin
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with A: Midnight Awakening - Lara Adrian
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with R: Rick Riordan � The Sea Monster?
8. A male Author: Dracula - Bram Stoker?
9. A female Author: Archangels� Kiss - Nalini Singh
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included): Undecided

First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, #1) by Jeaniene Frost Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, #1) by Patricia Briggs Shadow Souls (The Vampire Diaries The Return, #2) by L.J. Smith Gone (Dream Catcher, #3) by Lisa McMann Sugar and Sin by Stella Price Midnight Awakening (Midnight Breed, #3) by Lara Adrian The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2) by Rick Riordan Dracula (Critical Edition) by Bram Stoker Archangels' Kiss (Guild Hunters, #2) by Nalini Singh



message 414: by Cindy (new)

Cindy (cindy121381) how do I add the line through the books I have read?



message 415: by ஐAԻ� (last edited Feb 03, 2010 09:35AM) (new)

ஐAԻஐ (rosesrrblue) | 707 comments see right above the comment box where it says (some html is ok) click that box and there are codes to use. at the begining of the line you will put <.s.> and at the end you will put <./.s.> without periods to strike through.


message 416: by Jennie (last edited Feb 03, 2010 09:26AM) (new)

Jennie | 66 comments 1 down!

Just finished Unshapely Things and I can't say I was that impressed. The book just didn't hold my interest. I've read plenty of murder mysteries that kept me in suspense until the end, but sadly, this was not one of them.

Up next: The Darkest Whisper

1. Favorite Author: Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead
2. New Author: Ghostland by Jory Strong
3. Second Chance Author: The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison
4. GoodReads Author: Demons Not Included: A Night Tracker Novel by Cheyenne McCray
5. Author Born in 1979: The Soft Edge of Midnight Keepers of Twilight by Stella Price
6. J Author: Bound By Sin by Jenna Maclaine
7. M Author: Dark Warrior Unleashed by Alexis Morgan
8. Male Author: Unshapely Things by Mark Del Franco 02.02.2010 ★★
9. Female Author: The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter
10. Multiple Authors: Must Love Hellhounds by Charlaine Harris, Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews, and Meljean Brook


message 417: by ♥Lynn � (new)

 ♥Lynn ♥  | 519 comments Andrea, how did you like Moon Called?


message 418: by Lily (new)

Lily (lilithesque) | 217 comments 1. A Favorite Author- Karen Chance "Death’s Mistress".

2. An Author that is "new" to you A.M. Dellamonica "Indigo Springs" or Rob Thurman "Nightlife"

3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance Jennifer Armatrout "Queen of Light (Lightworld/Darkworld)"

4. A GoodReads Author: Lilith Saint Crow "Redemption Alley" or "Strange Angels".


5. An Author born/died in the same year as you 1963 LKH Devine misdemeneors

6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name Lori Handeland "Doomsday Can Wait".
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name B Patricia Briggs "Mercy Thompson: Homecoming", or "The Devils Due" Jenna Black

8. A male Author Jim Butcher "First Lords Fury"

9. A female Author: "Kitty"s House of Horrors" Carrie Vaughn STARTED 2-2-10

10. With more than one Author (anthologies included). "Must Love Hellhounds" Charlene Harris







message 419: by ஐAԻ� (new)

ஐAԻஐ (rosesrrblue) | 707 comments I really liked it, it was cute. I was hoping for a little bit more romance, but it was really good still.


message 420: by ♥Lynn � (last edited Feb 04, 2010 09:55AM) (new)

 ♥Lynn ♥  | 519 comments 2/10
1. Favorite Author- Black Magic Sanction By Kim Harrison *comes on Feb 23*
2. Author New to You- Blood Price By Tanya Huff
3. Author You Gave Up On- Bad Moon Rising By Sherrilyn Kenyon
4. GoodReads Author- The Summoning By Kelley Armstrong
5. Author Born in 1980- The Turning By Jennifer Armintrout http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50...
6. Author First Name Starts with L-Fallen By Lauren Kate
7. Author First Name Starts with B- Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side By Beth Fantaskey http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
8. Male Author- The Last Vampire By Christoper Pike
9. Female Author- Midnight Awakening By Lara Adrian
10. With more than one Author- Dates From Hell By Kim Harrison (an anthology)

Black Magic Sanction (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, #8) by Kim Harrison Blood Price (Victoria Nelson, #1) by Tanya Huff Bad Moon Rising (Dark-Hunter, #19) by Sherrilyn Kenyon The Summoning (Darkest Powers, #1) by Kelley Armstrong The Turning (Blood Ties, #1) by Jennifer Armintrout [image error] Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey The Last Vampire by Christopher Pike Midnight Awakening (Midnight Breed, #3) by Lara Adrian Dates From Hell by Kim Harrison




message 421: by Annvelwis (last edited Feb 06, 2010 11:37AM) (new)

Annvelwis | 75 comments 5/10
I'm using non-paranormal book for 5 and 8, I hope it's ok?

An Echo in the Bone (Outlander, #7) by Diana Gabaldon [image error] Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2)  by Richelle Mead Only in My Dreams (Halle Pumas, #5) by Dana Marie Bell Any Way You Want It by Kathy Love Numbers by Rachel Ward [image error] Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang (Dark Ones, #7) by Katie MacAlister Must Love Hellhounds (Includes Guild Hunters, #1.5; Kate Daniels, #3.5; The Guardians, #9) by Charlaine Harris

1. A Favorite Author
An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon
2. An Author that is "new" to you
Fallen by Lauren Kate 05-02 **
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance
Frostbite by Richelle Mead
4. A GoodReads Author
Only in My Dreams by Dana Marie Bell 02-02 ***
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you
(1983) Desmond Bagley or Tennessee Williams (don't know which, yet)
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name
Any Way You Want It by Kathy Love 03-02 ****
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name
Numbers by Rachel Ward
8. A male Author
Under the Dome by Stephen King
9. A female Author
Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang by Katie MacAlister 06-02 ***
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included
Must Love Hellhounds by Charlaine Harris et al. 06-02 ****


message 422: by ˦JԲԾڱ� (new)

˦JԲԾڱ˦ (thejenneral) | 15 comments Kelley Anne wrote: "Jennifer -

What did you think of Three Days to Dead? I ended up picking up that book the other day, but haven't read it yet."


I thought it was definitely a good start to the series. And it had enough twists to keep me interested. There was just something that fell a little flat for me. I'm not really sure what it was though, because in theory this really should have worked. Laid a good foundation, but Overall, kinda a 'meh' book for me. Gave it 3.5 stars.




message 423: by Melissa (new)

Melissa 1/10 completed


1. favorite author - White Star by Elizabeth Vaughan
2. new to me author - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater* * * * *
3. second chance author - Angel Of Mercy by Toni Andrews
4. goodreads author - Rogue by Rachel Vincent
5. author born in 1972 - Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
6. initial M author - Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
7. intial B author - The Devil You Know by Jenna Black
8. male author - Staked by J.F. Lewis
9. female author - Claimed By Shadow by Karen Chance
10. two authors - Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl

Shiver was fantastic. Great characters, excellent writing, a really cool take on werewolves. It will be hard to wait until mid-summer for the sequel. I highly recommend it.


message 424: by Kelley Anne (new)

Kelley Anne | 286 comments FlibBityFLooB - Yz is right! You need to read the Highlander books, and you should do it with the audio books! I LOVE Phil Gigante! His accent just makes you melt!


message 425: by Melissa (new)

Melissa Jennie...I was really disappointed by Unshapely Things, too. It's cover was better than the book. I was really psyched for it, but it was tough to get through. I certainly won't be reading any more in that series.


message 426: by FlibBityFLooB (new)

FlibBityFLooB 20% read. I can't decide how I feel about the Uglies series. I'm confused :)

1.Favorite Author - First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
2.New Author - Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding
3.2nd Chance - Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
4.GoodReads Author - Me and My Shadow by Katie MacAlister
5.Born in 1975 - The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter
6.Initial S - Pretties by Scott Westerfeld - ★★�, 02/03/10
7.Initial H - Flirt by Laurell K Hamilton
8.Male Author - Specials by Scott Westerfeld
9.Female Author - Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning - ★★★★�, 02/02/10
10.Multi-Author - Four Dukes and a Devil (anthology)

First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, #1) by Jeaniene Frost Three Days to Dead (Dreg City, #1) by Kelly Meding Seize the Night (Dark-Hunter, #7) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Me and My Shadow (Silver Dragons, #3) by Katie MacAlister The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter Pretties (Uglies, #2) by Scott Westerfeld Flirt (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #18) by Laurell K. Hamilton Specials (Uglies, #3) by Scott Westerfeld Dreamfever (Fever, #4) by Karen Marie Moning Four Dukes and a Devil by Cathy Maxwell


message 427: by FlibBityFLooB (new)

FlibBityFLooB Yz and Kelley Anne --- oooh! I'll make sure to pick up a couple of the Highlander books from Audible. Is that the same guy who voiced Barrons in book 4? He had a yummy deep voice ;)


message 428: by Kelley Anne (new)

Kelley Anne | 286 comments yep!


message 429: by LooLoo (last edited Feb 03, 2010 03:20PM) (new)

LooLoo | 306 comments 2/10 Complete


1. A Favorite Author - Enslave Me Sweetly by Gena Showalter
2. A New Author - Immortals: The Calling by Jennifer Ashley
3. A Second Chance Author � Raintree: Inferno by Linda Howard
4. A GoodReads Author � You Slay Me by Katie MacAllister 2/2/10 ****
5. An Author born in 1967 � Drawing Blood by Poppy Z Brite
6. Initial L Author � Guardian's Keep by Lori Devoti
7. Initial L Author � A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
8. A male Author � The Nymphos of Rocky Flats by Mario Acevedo 2/1/10 (3.5*)
9. A female Author � Born of Fire (The League, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
10. With more than one Author � Heart of Darkness by Showalter, Shayne and Krinard

Enslave Me Sweetly (Alien Huntress, #2) by Gena Showalter Immortals The Calling (Immortals, #1) by Jennifer Ashley Raintree Inferno (Raintree Series, #1) by Linda Howard You Slay Me (Aisling Grey Guardian, #1) by Katie MacAlister Drawing Blood by Poppy Z. Brite Guardian's Keep (Unbound, #2) by Lori Devoti A Quick Bite (Argeneau, #1) by Lynsay Sands The Nymphos of Rocky Flats (Felix Gomez, #1) by Mario Acevedo Born of Fire (The League, #2)  by Sherrilyn Kenyon [image error]


message 430: by Telcy (new)

Telcy | 15 comments 1. A Favorite Author: One Bite Stand

2. An Author that is "new" to you: Insatiable Desire

3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance: Stakes & Stilettos

4. A GoodReads Author: Stray

5. An Author born/died in the same year as you: The Van Alen Legacy

6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name: Dead If I Do

7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name: Master of Darkness

8. A male Author: Staked

9. A female Author: Oceans of Fire

10. With more than one Author (anthologies included): After Twilight



message 431: by Sandy (new)

Sandy | 449 comments 1/10 Done
1. A Favorite Author - Come Hell or High Water by Michelle Bardsley
2. A new author - Spellbent by Lucy A Snyder
3. Second chance - Vampire Academy by Richelle Meade
4. A ŷ author - Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells 2/2
5. An Author born in same year as you - Master of Wolves by Angela Knight
6. Initial of first name - The Seventh Witch by Shirley Damsgaard
7. Initial of last name - Souless by Gail Carriger
8. A male author - Child of Fire by Harry Connolly
9. A female author - Firespell by Chloe Neill
10. With more than one author - My Zombie Valentine (anth)



message 432: by FlibBityFLooB (last edited Feb 03, 2010 07:24PM) (new)

FlibBityFLooB 30% read. I had *no* idea that Bones, Cat, and Mencheres would make an appearance in the FOUR DUKES anthology. They were secondary characters, and it wasn't my favorite Jeaniene Frost story... but , I'll take Bones in whatever form I can get ;)

1.Favorite Author - First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
2.New Author - Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding
3.2nd Chance - Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
4.GoodReads Author - Me and My Shadow by Katie MacAlister
5.Born in 1975 - The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter
6.Initial S - Pretties by Scott Westerfeld - ★★�, 02/03/10
7.Initial H - Flirt by Laurell K Hamilton
8.Male Author - Specials by Scott Westerfeld
9.Female Author - Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning - ★★★★�, 02/02/10
10.Multi-Author - Four Dukes and a Devil (anthology) - ★★�, 02/03/10

First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, #1) by Jeaniene Frost Three Days to Dead (Dreg City, #1) by Kelly Meding Seize the Night (Dark-Hunter, #7) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Me and My Shadow (Silver Dragons, #3) by Katie MacAlister The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter Pretties (Uglies, #2) by Scott Westerfeld Flirt (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #18) by Laurell K. Hamilton Specials (Uglies, #3) by Scott Westerfeld Dreamfever (Fever, #4) by Karen Marie Moning Four Dukes and a Devil by Cathy Maxwell


message 433: by Jaime (new)

Jaime 1/10

1.Favorite Author - Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
2.New Author - Stray by Rachel Vincent
3.2nd Chance - Blue Moon by Alyson Noel
4.GoodReads Author - Stardust by Neil Gaiman
5.Born in 1980 - Queene of Light by Jennifer Armintrout
6.Initial J - Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward
7.Initial Z - Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny
8.Male Author - Neuromancer by William Gibson
9.Female Author - Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cooke 1/3 ****
10.Multi-Author - Out of the Light, Into the Shadows by Lori Foster, L.L. Foster, & Erin McCarthy


Kiss of Fire is the beginning of what I think is going to be an excellent series. The series uses common themes and mixes them with unusual element. You have your commonly used guardian who finds his destined mate but mixes it with if that mate is going to be a temporary or permanent partner. We also see the independent heroine who starts to like the idea of turning submissive for the hero. The folklore surrounding the changelings is interesting and refreshing. I really enjoyed the story overall and look forward to the next book in the series.



message 434: by Amanda (new)

Amanda The Book Slayer (amanda_the_book_slayer) | 111 comments Awesomevegan wrote: "Yz the Whyz wrote: "Awesomevegan wrote: "Ooooh hmmm I will have to do some research but this should be interesting. I have some books that have some paranormal elements but I am not sure how much r..."


Percy Jackson series is awesome. I loved all of them and am so excited about the movie.


message 435: by Amanda (new)

Amanda The Book Slayer (amanda_the_book_slayer) | 111 comments I am new to this group and am excited to be doing this challenge. I hope I complete it!


1.Favorite Author: Hush,Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
2.New Author: Vampire Kisses (Vampire Kisses, Book 1)by Ellen Schreiber
3.2nd Chance: Eldest (Inheritance, #2)by Christopher Paolini
4.GoodReads Author: Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1)by Maggie Stiefvater
5.Born in 1984: Wolfcry (The Kiesha'ra, #4) by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
6.Initial A: Bloodlust (Vampire Beach, Book 1)by Alex Duval
7.Initial S: Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder
8.Male Author:The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson
9.Female Author: Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward
10.Multi-Author: Marked (House of Night, #1) by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick Vampire Kisses (Vampire Kisses, Book 1) by Ellen Schreiber Eldest (Inheritance, #2) by Christopher Paolini Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater Wolfcry (The Kiesha'ra, #4) by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes Bloodlust (Vampire Beach, Book 1) by Alex Duval Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward Marked (House of Night, #1) by P.C. Cast


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The Flooze (the_flooze) | 1593 comments 2/10

1. Favorite:
2. New to me: Deadtown, Nancy Holzner
3. Second chance: Lover Eternal, J.R. Ward
4. GoodReads Author: Night Shift, Lilith Saintcrow
5. Birth year (1979): Crystal Rain, Tobias S. Buckell
6. Initial - first name (M): Snobbery with Violence, Marion Chesney (Cute cosy.)
7. Initial - last name (Z): Nine Princes in Amber, Roger Zelazny
8. Male Author: Summer Knight, Jim Butcher
9. Female Author: Flirt, Laurell K. Hamilton (One. Big. Argh. Thumbs down. The afterword is cool though.)
10. Multiple:



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Jo  Singh | 95 comments 0/10


1. Storm Born by Richelle Mead
2. Faefever by Karen Marie Moning
3. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
4. Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper
5. Marked by Kristen Cast
7. The Host by Stephanie Myer
8. Witch and Wizard by James Patterson
9. The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong
10. Prom Nights from Hell

Storm Born (Dark Swan, #1) by Richelle Mead Faefever (Fever, #3) by Karen Marie Moning Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs (Jane Jameson, #1) by Molly Harper Marked (House of Night, #1) by P.C. Cast Covet (Fallen Angels, #1) by J.R. Ward The Host by Stephenie Meyer Witch and Wizard by James Patterson The Summoning (Darkest Powers, #1) by Kelley Armstrong Prom Nights from Hell by Meg Cabot


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Stacie H. (staciemh) | 75 comments 2/10 Done!

1. Favorite Author - Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister
2. New to me author - Carpe Demon by Julie Kenner
3. Second Chance Author - Blood Lines by Tanya Huff
4. GoodReads Author - Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang by Katie MacAlister
5. Author born in the same year as you (1983) - Eragon by Christopher Paolini
6. Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name (S)- Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
7. Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name (S)- Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
8. Male Author - The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordian
9. Female Author - The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister
10. More Than One Author/Anthology - Prom Nights from Hell by Meg Cabot, etc.



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Sandra J Weaver (sandraweaver) | 451 comments 2/10 done. I finished Heinlein's Number of the Beast which is a book I read at least 20 years ago. It held up okay, but not as well as I remembered it. Two stars-he's written better.
The Healer by Sharon Sala-very good. I liked the main characters and the plot of the book is very logical, the people very realistic. No TSTLs here. Four stars.
Next up either Quick's The Third Circle or the anthology Inked.


DarkHeart "Vehngeance" (darkheart) | 737 comments It's taken me forever to get through the first Cassie Palmer book (almost four months), but once I finally forced myself to sit down and read it, I quite enjoyed it and look forward to checking out the rest of the series.

1. A Favorite Author First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
2. A New Author Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper
3. A Second Chance Author Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 04 Feb ★★★★
4. A GoodReads Author Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland
5. An Author born in 1975 Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
6. An Author whose first initial is N Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler
7. An Author whose last initial is C Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole
8. A male Author Death Masks by Jim Butcher
9. A female Author Nightlife by Rob Thurman
10. With more than one Author Strange Brew

First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, #1) by Jeaniene Frost Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs (Jane Jameson, #1) by Molly Harper Touch the Dark (Cassandra Palmer, #1) by Karen Chance Mark of the Demon (Kara Gillian, #1) by Diana Rowland Awaken Me Darkly (Alien Huntress, #1) by Gena Showalter [image error] Pleasure of a Dark Prince (Immortals After Dark, #9) by Kresley Cole Death Masks (The Dresden Files, #5) by Jim Butcher Nightlife (Cal Leandros, #1) by Rob Thurman Strange Brew by P.N. Elrod


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ஐAԻஐ (rosesrrblue) | 707 comments 1/10

1. A Favorite Author: First Drop of Crimson - Frost
2. An Author that is "new" to you: Patricia Briggs � Moon Called
3. An Author/second chance: Lynsay Sands - Love Bites
4. A GoodReads Author: Gone - Lisa McMann
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you: Stella Price � Sugar & Sin
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with A: Midnight Awakening - Lara Adrian
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with R: Rick Riordan � The Sea Monster?
8. A male Author: Dracula - Bram Stoker?
9. A female Author: Archangels� Kiss - Nalini Singh (reading)
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included): Undecided

First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, #1) by Jeaniene Frost Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, #1) by Patricia Briggs Love Bites (Argeneau, #2) by Lynsay Sands Gone (Dream Catcher, #3) by Lisa McMann Sugar and Sin by Stella Price Midnight Awakening (Midnight Breed, #3) by Lara Adrian The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2) by Rick Riordan Dracula (Critical Edition) by Bram Stoker Archangels' Kiss (Guild Hunters, #2) by Nalini Singh





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 ♥Lynn ♥  | 519 comments 3/10
1. Favorite Author- Black Magic Sanction By Kim Harrison *comes on Feb 23*
2. Author New to You- Blood Price By Tanya Huff
3. Author You Gave Up On- Bad Moon Rising By Sherrilyn Kenyon
4. GoodReads Author- The Summoning By Kelley Armstrong
5. Author Born in 1980- The Turning By Jennifer Armintrout
6. Author First Name Starts with L-Fallen By Lauren Kate
7. Author First Name Starts with B- Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side By Beth Fantaskey
8. Male Author- The Last Vampire By Christoper Pike
9. Female Author- Midnight Awakening By Lara Adrian
10. With more than one Author- Dates From Hell By Kim Harrison (an anthology)

Black Magic Sanction (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, #8) by Kim Harrison Blood Price (Victoria Nelson, #1) by Tanya Huff Bad Moon Rising (Dark-Hunter, #19) by Sherrilyn Kenyon The Summoning (Darkest Powers, #1) by Kelley Armstrong The Turning (Blood Ties, #1) by Jennifer Armintrout [image error] Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey The Last Vampire by Christopher Pike Midnight Awakening (Midnight Breed, #3) by Lara Adrian Dates From Hell by Kim Harrison




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ஐAԻஐ (rosesrrblue) | 707 comments Did you like Jessica's Guide to dating the dark side?


message 444: by The Flooze (new)

The Flooze (the_flooze) | 1593 comments DarkHeart "Vehngeance" wrote: "It's taken me forever to get through the first Cassie Palmer book (almost four months), but once I finally forced myself to sit down and read it, I quite enjoyed it and look forward to checking out..."

Whew! Thank the lord.


Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 184 comments
February 2010 "All About Authors" Challenge

1.Favorite Author - Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris
2.New Author - A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1)by Laurell K. Hamilton (Meredith Gentry, Book 1)
3.2nd Chance - Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
4.GoodReads Author - Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke
5.Born in 1984 - In the Forests of the Night by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes (Den of Shadows Book 1)
6.Initial J - Dark Lover by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood Book 1)
7.Initial G - Werewolf Sanctuary by Eva Gordon (Wolf Maiden Chronicles Book 1)
8.Male Author - The Lightning Thief by Rick Riodan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians Book 1)
9.Female Author - Once Bitten by Kalayna Price
10.Multi-Author - Marked by PC Cast and Kristin Cast (House of Night Book 1)

CURRENTLY READING:
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) by Rick Riordan

TO READ:
Dead as a Doornail (Sookie Stackhouse, #5) by Charlaine Harris A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1)  by Laurell K. Hamilton Angels' Blood (Guild Hunters, #1) by Nalini Singh Inkdeath (Inkheart, #3) by Cornelia Funke In the Forests of the Night (Den of Shadows, #1) by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward Werewolf Sanctuary by Eva Gordon Once Bitten (Haven, #1) by Kalayna Price Marked (House of Night, #1) by P.C. Cast

READ:


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 ♥Lynn ♥  | 519 comments Andrea, Jessica's Guide was ok. It is anything but emotionally intense. It was a fun, quick read that left me saying, "humph". I will post my review later today.


Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 184 comments Mommaseymour wrote: "Awesomevegan wrote: "Yz the Whyz wrote: "Awesomevegan wrote: "Ooooh hmmm I will have to do some research but this should be interesting. I have some books that have some paranormal elements but I a..."

Thanks! Welcome to the group. I just started reading at about midnight and I have gotten along pretty good. I have to do some household stuff (like putting clothes away) but then I will get back to reading it :) I am reading Percy Jackson now.



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Nita (gillnit) Finished my first book for this challenge, Death's Mistress. Loved it! I think I like this series better than the Cassie Palmer series.

Changed my second chance author again.

1. A Favorite Author: Death's Mistress by Karen Chance 2/4
2.An Author that is "new" to you: Shadowfae by Erica Hayes
3.An Author you have given a second chance: Fallen by Erin McCarthy
4.A GoodReads Author: Eternal Hunter by Cynthia Eden
5.Born or Died in 1979: ???
6.An Author with initial N: His Majesty's Dragon by Niomi Novik
7.An Author with initial G: Dangerous Highlander by Donna Grant
8.A male Author: The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham
9.A female Author: Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione
10.With more than one Author: Taming the Fire by Syndney Croft (authors - Larissa Ione and Stephanie Tyler)

Death's Mistress (Dorina Basarab, #2) by Karen Chance Shadowfae (Shadowfae Chronicles, #1) by Erica Hayes Fallen (Seven Deadly Sins, #2) by Erin McCarthy Eternal Hunter (Night Watch, #1) by Cynthia Eden His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, #1) by Naomi Novik Dangerous Highlander (Dark Sword, #1) by Donna Grant The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham Ecstasy Unveiled (Demonica, #4) by Larissa Ione Taming the Fire (ACRO, #4) by Sydney Croft

1/10 done


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ஐAԻஐ (rosesrrblue) | 707 comments Lynn � ♥Brokhen � � wrote: "Andrea, Jessica's Guide was ok. It is anything but emotionally intense. It was a fun, quick read that left me saying, "humph". I will post my review later today. "

Awe, I really liked it. It was darker then most of the teen romance books. Young but fun. There is a Wedding short story on the author's web site if your interested. I thought it was cute.


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LooLoo | 306 comments 3/10 Complete


1. A Favorite Author - Enslave Me Sweetly by Gena Showalter
2. A New Author - Immortals: The Calling by Jennifer Ashley
3. A Second Chance Author � Raintree: Inferno by Linda Howard 2/3/10 ***
4. A GoodReads Author � You Slay Me by Katie MacAllister 2/2/10 ****
5. An Author born in 1967 � Drawing Blood by Poppy Z Brite
6. Initial L Author � Guardian's Keep by Lori Devoti
7. Initial L Author � A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
8. A male Author � The Nymphos of Rocky Flats by Mario Acevedo 2/1/10 (3.5*)
9. A female Author � Born of Fire (The League, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
10. With more than one Author � Heart of Darkness by Showalter, Shayne and Krinard

Enslave Me Sweetly (Alien Huntress, #2) by Gena Showalter Immortals The Calling (Immortals, #1) by Jennifer Ashley Raintree Inferno (Raintree Series, #1) by Linda Howard You Slay Me (Aisling Grey Guardian, #1) by Katie MacAlister Drawing Blood by Poppy Z. Brite Guardian's Keep (Unbound, #2) by Lori Devoti A Quick Bite (Argeneau, #1) by Lynsay Sands The Nymphos of Rocky Flats (Felix Gomez, #1) by Mario Acevedo Born of Fire (The League, #2)  by Sherrilyn Kenyon [image error]


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