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February 2010 Reading Challenge

1.Favorite Author - The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter
2.New Author -
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
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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.

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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
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
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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
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
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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 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*
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. ;)
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. ;)

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
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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

1. A Favorite Author: First Drop of Crimson - Frost
2. An Author that is "new" to you:
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











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:
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

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


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
6. Author First Name Starts with L-Fallen By Lauren Kate
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)










I'm using non-paranormal book for 5 and 8, I hope it's ok?







1. A Favorite Author
An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon
2. An Author that is "new" to you
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance
Frostbite by Richelle Mead
4. A GoodReads Author
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
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
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included

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.

1. favorite author - White Star by Elizabeth Vaughan
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.



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
7.Initial H - Flirt by Laurell K Hamilton
8.Male Author - Specials by Scott Westerfeld
10.Multi-Author - Four Dukes and a Devil (anthology)












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 �
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 �
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










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

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 -
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)

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
7.Initial H - Flirt by Laurell K Hamilton
8.Male Author - Specials by Scott Westerfeld











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 -
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.

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

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











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):
7. Initial - last name (Z): Nine Princes in Amber, Roger Zelazny
8. Male Author: Summer Knight, Jim Butcher
9. Female Author:
10. Multiple:

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











1. Favorite Author -
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 -
10. More Than One Author/Anthology - Prom Nights from Hell by Meg Cabot, etc.

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.

1. A Favorite Author First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
2. A New Author Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper
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










1. A Favorite Author: First Drop of Crimson - Frost
2. An Author that is "new" to you:
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










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
6. Author First Name Starts with L-Fallen By Lauren Kate
8. Male Author- The Last Vampire By Christoper Pike
10. With more than one Author- Dates From Hell By Kim Harrison (an anthology)










Whew! Thank the lord.

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)
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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.

Changed my second chance author again.
1. A Favorite Author:
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)









1/10 done

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.

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 �
4. A GoodReads Author �
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 �
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









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1. Favorite Author: First Drop of Crimson by Jeanine Frost
2. New Author:
Tainted by Julie Kenner2/1/10 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 Showalter2/2/10 5�10. Multiple Authors: Inked by Karen Chance, Marjorie Liu, Yasmine Galenorn and Eileen Wilks