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Read-the-Month Dutch Edition: Maart (March)
Monthly Challenges > Read-the-Month Dutch Edition: Maart (March)Duration: March 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
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M - Meljean Brook - The Iron Duke (Iron Seas #1) 03/02/13
A - Anderson, Natalie - Hot Boss, Boardroom Mistress (Strictly Business #1) 03/15/13
A - Amanda Quick - Mistress 03/18/13
R - Richelle Mead - The Indigo Spell (Bloodlines #3) 03/03/13
T - Total Rush (New York Blades #3) by Deirdre Martin 03/21/13
Read the Month Dutch EditionMaart (March)
Duration: March 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
0/5 Read-Updated 2/21/13
M: Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters
A: Alone Time by Lauren Dane
A: All Over You by Emily Snow
R: Raid by Kristen Ashley
T: Thrown by a Curve by Jaci Burton
I would like to participate.Read the Month Dutch Edition
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Date: 03/01/13 - 03/31/13
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I'm in!Read the Month Dutch Edition: Maart (March) - 5/5 Read
Date: 03/01/13 - 03/31/13
✔M Mrs. Beast: A Novel by Pamela Ditchoff - 3/10
✔A At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost - 3/6
✔A Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian - 3/4
✔R Robyn Carr - Harvest Moon - 3/3
✔T Trina M. Lee - Death Wish - 3/12
Read the Month Dutch Edition: Maart (March)Duration: March 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
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M Medicine Man's Affair
A All That He Wants (The Billionaire's Seduction Part 1) Kindle Edition
A Aphrodite's Kiss
R Reckless for Cowboy
T Taming Clay
Read the Month Dutch Edition: MarchREAD: 0/5
M: A Clash of Kings - George R.R. Martin
A: Master of Shadows - Angela Knight
A: Aunt Dimity Down Under - Nancy Atherton
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T: Through Violet Eyes - Stephen Woodworth
M~ Murder at the Powderhorn Ranch, jessica fletcherA~ Gunmetal Magic, ilona Andrews
R~ The Last Boyfriend, nora Roberts
T~ Truly, Madly, heather webber
I'm in!RRRC Read the Month Dutch Edition Maart (March)
Duration: March 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
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M: Mead, Richelle - The Indigo Spell
A: Alice Clayton - Wallbanger
A: Abigail Roux - Cut & Run
R: Rock Chick Redemption - Kristen Ashley
T: To Trust a Stranger - Karen Robards
I'm in.M - The Wages of Sin - Jenna Maclaine
A - Complicated - Zannie Adams
A - Portal - Vivi Anna
R - Turn To Darkness - Jaime Rush
T - Salvation of the Damned - Theresa Meyers
I'm in!Read the Month Dutch Edition Maart (March)
Duration: March 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
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M = Mallery, Susan: The Sassy One
A = Ashley, Jennifer: Highlander Ever After
A = A Notorious Countess Confesses by Julie Anne Long
R = Rosamund Pilcher: Sleeping Tiger
T = Tracy Anne Warren: The Husband Trap
Books ReadM… Tattoos & Teacups by Anna Martin – 06/03 – ★★★★
English authors bring a refreshingly different 'voice' to the written word; and despite being set in America, this book has that English-ness. This is a lovely slow-building romance with a few kinky twists to make it interesting. If you like instant gratification, then you may find yourself frustrated with the pace of this novel but it is well worth persevering to the HEA. Rob was a lovely staid, almost stodgy character (reminded me a bit of a favourite teddy bear) who was juxtaposed with Chris...a flighty, emotionally needy, much younger man...together they are like peanut butter & honey...yummy.
A… A Shared Range – 07/03 – ★★★★
This is a lovely solid start to a great series (I've read them before)...Dakota (slightly bodgy name) & Wally make a cute if clichéd couple & there are lots of ancillary characters to whet your appetite for the other books in the series. The wolves, lions & tigers & bears (Oh. My!) make for an interesting twist to the typical cowboy drama...if you like your man-lovin' to come with chaps & spurs then the cowboys in this series are rugged & sexy enough to satisfy...if you don't mind the slightly effete plot-line then you are in for a fun read.
A… A Troubled Range – 08/03 – ★★★★
Book 2 in the Range series & we have the virgin & the slut plot line. Don't get me wrong, Grey does write better than most but I do find the formulaic writing style of some authors doesn't do the characters justice.
Phillip & Haven (about the names Andrew!) take the starring role in this sequel & they do make a lovely couple so I was willing to over-look (well, I tried to keep the eye-rolling to a minimum!) the insta-love & the melodrama of the family feud.
It was nice to touch base with Wally & Dakota too & I hope Mario's story features in one of the future books. This series is better than a lot of m/m out there but it isn't without faults. If you don't mind a predictable plot line with slightly two-dimensional characters, then you are guaranteed a pleasant reading experience with a satisfying HEA...these books are what I would term as 'comfort reads' with minimal angst...fun to snack on but not quite substantial enough to truly satisfy.
R… Rogues – 11/03 – ★★★★
This was a nice addition to the Brook Street series. I didn't feel as enamoured with the MC's in this story as I did with previous characters from the series, but their story was vividly portrayed & enjoyable to read none-the-less. If you have enjoyed the preceding books, you'll find this one essential reading too.
T… Texas Rough – 16/03 – ★☆
This book started well but quickly deteriorated into a sophomoric, angst-ridden story about chicks with dicks. I was also disappointed by how shallowly the major issues of the plot were dealt with. Lane was freaked out about his health status after Gresh goes bareback...story line petered out without resolution. Lane has huge self-esteem issues about his scars...self-esteem issues petered out without too much introspection. Lane was fearful of coming out in a small town...everyone was Pollyanna-ish in their acceptance (despite homophobia being evident in the early part of the book). Gresh has no control over his own destiny or finances yet is still wealthy after defying his father? WTF? And where was the big show-down between Gresh & his father over the whole engagement fiasco? And to top it off, there was this weird insta-love thing going on with Riley. W.T.F...This is an odd book...it almost felt like it was originally written as a m/f romance but the author changed the gender of Lane but left the rest of the story pretty much as it was...there are much better books out there.
I'm in. I will post as I go.Monthly Challenges > Read-the-Month Dutch Edition: Maart (March)
Duration: March 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
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I'm in. I will post as I go.Monthly Challenges > Read-the-Month Dutch Edition: Maart (March)
Duration: March 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
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M (McCleary): The Alchemy of Murder (Nellie Bly #1) (2010) by Carol McCleary
A (Ash): Lord of Snow and Shadows (Tears of Artamon #1) (2003) by Sarah Ash
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R (Renault): The Praise Singer (1978) by Mary Renault
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Read-the-Month Dutch Edition: Maart (March) Duration: 1 - 31 March 2013
Progress: 0/5
M - M.L. Stedman - The Light Between Oceans
A - Adriana Trigiani - The Shoemaker's Wife
A - A Wedding in Apple Grove by C.H. Admirand
R - Robb, JD - Immortal in Death
T - The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Read the Month Dutch EditionMaart (March)
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Is it just me or do some of you think that it is just wrong that you only have 5 letters to do in one of the longest months, but had soooo many to do in February? It will be the same in May I'm sure....
MountainKat wrote: "Is it just me or do some of you think that it is just wrong that you only have 5 letters to do in one of the longest months, but had soooo many to do in February? It will be the same in May I'm su..."Its the breather before the storm and gives us a chance to get court up with the other challenges we are doing
Read-the-Month Dutch Edition: Maart (March)Duration: March 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
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Tania wrote: "Its the breather before the storm and gives us a chance to get court up with the other challenges we are doing"That's true!
I'm in. I'll post as I go along.READ THE MONTH DUTCH EDITION: Maart
Duration- March 1-31
Update: all done
M: The Misbehaving Marquess by Leigh LaValle 3/1/13
A: Atlantis Rising by Jennifer Ashley 3/18/13
A: Ashley, Jennifer- Immortals: The Calling 3/22/13
R: Roberts, Nora- Lawless 3/12/13
T: The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter 3/4/13
I'm in. I'll post as I go.0/5 Read
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RRRC Read the Month Dutch EditionMaart (March)
Duration: March 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
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M Mortal Sins
A Keri Arthur - Dangerous Games
A Alexandra Ivy - Darkness Revealed
R Rebecca Royce - Wolf Reborn
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Timeframe: March 2013Completed: 0/5
M One Mississippi by Mark Childress
A The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
A Lucky Stars by Kristen Ashley
R Heat Wave by Richard Castle
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Read the Month Dutch EditionMaart (March)
Duration: March 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
1/5 Read-Updated 3/1/13
M: Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters
A: Alone Time by Lauren Dane
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R: Raid by Kristen Ashley
T: Thrown by a Curve by Jaci Burton
In1/5
M Moon, Kele Starfish and Coffee
A Acrobat
A As You Are
R Red+Blue
T Texas Surrender finished 3/1 3*
1/5 Completed M - Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson. Completed 3/1/13 ***** (5 stars)
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This is a short month - I will try to do it.
Read the MonthDutch Edition
M: The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton (3/13)
A: Death by Diamonds by Annette Blair (3/10)
A: Skirting the Grave by Annette Blair (3/13)
R: Real Murders by Charlaine Harris (3/19)
T: In the Woods by Tana French (3/21)
5/5 - done!
In2/5
M Moon, Kele Starfish and Coffee
A Acrobat
A As You Are
R Rent finished 3/3 4*
T Texas Surrender finished 3/1 3*
Read the Month Dutch EditionMaart (March)
Duration: March 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
I'll give it a whirl!!! :)
The challenge lasts the entire month of March, starting on the first and ending on the thirty first.
Rules: Using the letters of the month, you may read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with that letter or you may read a book whose title starts with that letter. Feel free to disregard articles: a, an, the, etc.
M. Midnight on Julia Street..Ciji Ware
A. The Ambassador's Daughter..Pam Jenoff(3 Mar)
A. The Anatomist's Wife..Anna Lee Huber
R. A Royal Mess..Tyne O'Connell(2 books)(12 Mar)
T. To The Moon and Back..Jill Mansell(read)
I'm in. I'll post as I go.2/5 Read
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A: Ruthless by Anne Stuart 3/2/13
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T: Top O' the Mournin' by Maddy Hunter 3/3/13
It seems I conveniently planned on reading books this month that fit into this one, so I'm in!Read the Month Dutch Edition
Maart (March)
Duration: March 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
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M: Maya Banks - Sweet Seduction
A: Ashley, Jennifer - Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage
A: A is for Alibi - Susan Grafton
R: Roberts, Nora - Morrigan's Cross
T: To Seduce a Sinner - Elizabeth Hoyt (03/02)***
3/5 Completed M - Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson. Completed 3/1/13 ***** (5 stars)
A - Never Too Hot by Bella Andre. Completed 3/3/13 **** (4 Stars)
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R - Memory in Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 3/5/13 ***** (5 Stars)
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2/5 readM: The Menagerie: Lynx
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R: Raine
T: Thyme
3/5M Moon, Kele Starfish and Coffee
A Acrobat
A AB Gayle Red+Blue finished 3/4 4*
R Rent finished 3/3 4*
T Texas Surrender finished 3/1 3*
4/5M Michael Barnette and Auburnimp Hajiri's Pet finished 3/5 4*
A Acrobat
A AB Gayle Red+Blue finished 3/4 4*
R Rent finished 3/3 4*
T Texas Surrender finished 3/1 3*
READ THE MONTH M-A-A-R-T (March)2 of 5 Complete!
√ M. A Mackenzie Family Christmas:The Perfect Gift by Jennifer Ashley – 3/1
A. Who Wants to Date A Superhero? by R.G. Alexander
A. What Happens At Christmas by Victoria Alexander
√ R. Running Wild by Linda Howard and Linda Jones – 3/3
T. The Rancher and the Rock Star by Lizbeth Selvig
To Read:
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R: Raine
T: Thyme
done! 5/5M Michael Barnette and Auburnimp Hajiri's Pet finished 3/5 4*
A Amy Lane and Aleksandr VoinovCity Mouse finished 3/5 5*
A AB Gayle Red+Blue finished 3/4 4*
R Rent finished 3/3 4*
T Texas Surrender finished 3/1 3*
Wow Brandilyn - that was fast! Congrats!!
Romance Readers Reading ChallengesRead-the-Month Dutch Edition: Maart (March)
Duration: 3/1/2013 - 3/31/2013
Rules: Using the letters of the month, you may read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with that letter or you may read a book whose title starts with that letter. Feel free to disregard articles: a, an, the, etc.
Progress: 4 out of 5
M: Frances Mayes; Under the Tuscan Sun - ** - 3/20/2013
A: Ally Carter; Double Crossed: A Spies and Thieves Story - ***** - 3/21/2013
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R: A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean - ***** - 3/5/2013
T: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - **** - 3/29/2013
Read the Month Dutch Edition Maart (March)Duration: March 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
2/5
√ M = Macomber, Debbie: The Inn at Rose Harbor - 3.02
A = Ashley, Jennifer: Highlander Ever After
A = A Notorious Countess Confesses by Julie Anne Long
R = Rosamund Pilcher: Sleeping Tiger
√ T = Tracy Anne Warren: The Husband Trap - 3.05
RRRC Read the Month Dutch Edition Maart (March)Duration: March 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
1/5 Read
M: Mead, Richelle - The Indigo Spell 3/6/2013, 4*
A: Alice Clayton - Wallbanger
A: Abigail Roux - Cut & Run
R: Rock Chick Redemption - Kristen Ashley
T: To Trust a Stranger - Karen Robards
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Maart (March)
Duration: March 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
The challenge lasts the entire month of March, starting on the first and ending on the thirty first.
Rules: Using the letters of the month, you may read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with that letter or you may read a book whose title starts with that letter. Feel free to disregard articles: a, an, the, etc.
*Please repost your progress rather than updating a previous post!*