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12 Days Of Christmas
Lists/shelves that might be helpful ;)12 Drummers Drumming
Epic Rockstar Stories
Fiction Involving Music
YA Music Books
Musically Inclined Heroes/Heroines In Romance
M/M with musician MC(s)
10 Lords-a-Leaping
Favorite Historical Romance Novels
100 Historical Romances To Read Before You Die
Best Rogue/Rake Romance Books
Teen Historical Novels
Best Gay Historical Romance
Royalty In Romance
Gay Characters Who Belong To A Royal Family/Gay Princes, Gay Kings Etc.
9 Ladies Dancing
Best Dance Themed Books
YA Dance Books
Best Gay Romance Involving Performing Arts
Dancers In Romance
8 Maids-a-Milking
Love on the Range: Romance Novels Set on Ranches
Best Cowboy Young/New Adult Book
Best Gay Cowboy/Westerns - Renegades and Ranchers
Best Gay Cowboys
Favorite Western/Cowboy Romance Novels
YA Romance-Unlikely Couples
Best Gay Romance with Characters Coming from Different Backgrounds
7 Swans-a-Swimming
Sea Creatures
Swimmers on the Cover
Water
Gay Mermen
Good Merman / Mermen Books
6 Geese-a-Laying
Best M/M Romance with Mpreg Plot
Best Gay Books Dealing With Children
Historical Romance with Children in the plot
Pregnant Heroines in historical romance
Single Fathers of Romance: Great Family Men
Children In Romance
Best Accidentally Pregnant in Romance Novels
Pregnant with hot sexii men who would do anything to stay with their women
Impregnation Stories are Domination at its Finest
5 Gold Rings
Mail Order Brides and Arranged Marriages
Historical Romance: Marriage of Convenience/Arranged Marriage
Best Gay Romance with Forced/Arranged Marriage/Mating/Bonding
Modern Marriage of Convenience Romances
Bride kidnapping, marriage by abduction, marriage by capture, rape of the Sabine women style novels/short stories.
Golden as the Sunset
M/M Romance With (Mostly) Yellow or Orange Covers
4 Colly Birds
Birds on a cover
Cats: Wonderful Pets in Romance
Best Pet Mystery Series
Favourite Romances with Pets
Best Fictional Pets
3 French Hens
Romance In France & French Hero(in)es
Best Paris Stories
Historical Fiction - France
2 Turtle Doves
Bad boys meet the virgins
Best Gay "Virginal" Characters
Books with Virgin Heroes
Virgin Heroines, Alpha Males
A Partridge in a Pear Tree
Favorite Christmas Books
Best Seasonal Romance {Christmas, Winter}
Best Gay Winter'ish Holiday Romance
Contemporary Christmas/Winter Romance
Covers with woods, forest, leaves, or trees
Participants:1. Susan A
2. Lacy
3. Elke
4. Ora
5. Elizabeth
6. Susan
7. Kitten
8. NayNay
9. ~Melissa~
10. Katie
11. Shyloh
12. Shan
13. Macwolf01 [Elise]
14. Cathy
15. ~KarenH~
16. Carolien
17. AndaM
18. Nan*All I Want for Xmas is Books!
19. Brandilyn
20. Emma
21. Sassafrass
22. Jingles
23. Kay ✾◕ ‿ ◕✾
24. Jade aka MrsTosh
25. Jane (PS)
26. Mary Ann
27. Runell
28. Fran
29. Nikki ♥
30. Laurie
31. Mave
32. Emma
33. Ike
34. Jaime
35. Leeann
36. Sallie(Shuga)
37. bamaace83
38. Bookchaser
39. Lady Alexandrine
40. Angie
41. Lynne
42. Carla
43. Jodi
44. Kimberly
45. Angi
46. Patricia
47. Ethel
48. Pam
49. Netanella
50. Ansonja
51. Suzanne
52. Tina Theresa
53. Lisa Kay
54. Valorie
55. Hina
Completed:Susan A.
Brandilyn
Completed with Bonus:
Ora
12 Days of ChristmasDuration: November 15, 2013 - January 15, 2013
12/12 READ COMPLETE
12 Drummer Drumming: Illumination Dec 3 ★★★★
11 Pipers Piping: Abigail Roux Shock & Awe Nov 17 ★★★★
10 Lords-a-Leaping: Provoked Dec 13 ★★★★★
9 Ladies Dancing Dance With Me Dec 13 ★★★
8 Maids-a-Milking: Power Play: Awakening Nov 25 ★★
7 Swans-a-Swimming: Stealing the Wind Nov 23 ★★★★★
6 Geese-a-Laying: Body Magic Dec 4 ★★★★
5 Gold Rings: Taking you Home Nov 17 ★★★
4 4 Colly Birds Loving Instincts Nov 22 ★★★
3 French Hens: The Lion of Kent Nov 25 ★★★
2 Turtle Doves Plan B Nov 15 ★★★★
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree Screw Santa Dec 1 ★
Cool idea Hina!!I am in!
12 Days of Christmas
Duration: November 15, 2013 - January 15, 2013
0/8 Completed-Updated 11/9/13
12 Drummers Drumming: Wethering the Storm
11 Pipers Piping: Magic Bites
10 Lords-a-Leaping: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished
8 Maids-a-Milking: Nobody's Perfect
6 Geese-a-Laying: Sommersgate House
3 French Hens: Curtsies & Conspiracies
2 Turtle Doves: Kiss of the Highlander
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree: How To Run With A Naked Werewolf
12 Days of Christmas12/12 Completed Bonus: All Christmas!!!
12 Drummers Drumming: musician Joyfully Yours Amy Lamont 12/03
11 Pipers Piping: new author Christmas with a Soldier Makenna Jameison 12/01
10 Lords-a-Leaping: historical Her Christmas Pleasure Karen Erickson 11/26
9 Ladies Dancing: dancing A Grosvenor Square Christmas Anna Campbell 11/18
8 Maids-a-Milking: farm A Cowboy For Christmas Katherine Garbera 11/24
7 Swans-a-Swimming: Christmas in Paradise Lynn Byer 12/17
6 Geese-a-Laying: Christmas At Copper Mountain Jane Porter 12/10
5 Gold Rings: - All the Pleasures of the Season Lecia Cornwall 11/25
4 Colly Birds: beloved pet The Christmas Pony Melody Carlson 12/19
3 French Hens: Europe Miracle at the Museum of Broken Hearts Talli Roland 12/01
2 Turtle Doves: Kisses, She Wrote Katharine Ashe 12/19
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree: The Christmas He Loved Her Juliana Stone 12/02
Challenge completed!RRRC 12 Days of Christmas Challenge
Duration: November 15, 2013 - January 15, 2013
Read 12/12
In the Christmas/holiday spirit, read 12 Books for the holidays :)
12 Drummers Drumming - (musician) Moonstruck, 11/30/2013
11 Pipers Piping - (favorite author) First Strike by Pamela Clare, 12/03/13, 4*
10 Lords-a-Leaping - (historical romance) Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, 11/22/2013, 3*
9 Ladies Dancing - (dancing is involved)Blue By You, 12/5/2013, 4*
8 Maids-a-Milking - (set in a farm and hero and heroine are not equal - rich boy/poor girl): One Night Rodeo, 11/24/2013, 4*
7 Swans-a-Swimming - (water on the cover)The Time Between, 12/4/2013, 3*
6 Geese-a-Laying - Read a book featuring child(ren) Wait For Me, 11/28/2013, 3.5*
5 Gold Rings - (golden cover)A Clash of Kings, 12/9/2013, 3.5*
4 Colly Birds - Charlotte's Web, 12/20/2013, 4*
3 French Hens - (set in Europe - Scotland)The Seduction of Elliot McBride, 12/20/2013, 3*
2 Turtle Doves - (virgin heroine): Run To You, 11/19/2013,3*
1 a Partridge in a Pear Tree - (Christmas theme) Holiday Games, 12/5/2013, 3*
Bonus: Read the categories with books that are all Christmas themed.
Cool, I'm in!!12 Days of Christmas
Duration: November 15, 2013 - January 15, 2013
12 Drummers Drumming - Read a book that has a musician or a book that has a music theme.
11 Pipers Piping - Read a book by a favorite author you follow OR break the mold and read a new to you author.
10 Lords-a-Leaping - Read a historical romance OR a book where the character is part of royalty.
9 Ladies Dancing - Read a book with your favorite heroine OR a book where dancing is involved.
8 Maids-a-Milking - Read a book that takes place on a farm OR a book where hero and heroine are not equal. (Rich girl/poor boy or vice versa).
7 Swans-a-Swimming - Read a book where water is an important theme OR water is on the cover.
6 Geese-a-Laying - Read a book where the heroine is pregnant OR a book featuring child(ren).
5 Gold Rings - Read a book where marriage is part of the plot OR a golden cover.
4 Colly Birds - Read a book with a beloved pet OR birds on the cover.
3 French Hens - Read a book that takes place in Europe OR a character who is French.
2 Turtle Doves - Read a book where the character is virgin OR a book that you have been slow to pick up/avoiding, and has been on your tbr shelf for over 6 months.
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree - Read a book that has a Christmas theme OR tree on the cover.
Bonus: Read the categories with books that are all Christmas themed.
There are no page minimums, audio books are allowed, and re-reads are allowed. You can do 2,4,6, 8 etc. categories.
This is fun!12 Days of Christmas
Duration: November 15/13 - January 15/13
12 Drummers Drumming - Read a book that has a musician or a book that has a music theme.
11 Pipers Piping - Read a book by a favorite author you follow OR break the mold and read a new to you author.
10 Lords-a-Leaping - Read a historical romance OR a book where the character is part of royalty.
9 Ladies Dancing - Read a book with your favorite heroine OR a book where dancing is involved.
8 Maids-a-Milking - Read a book that takes place on a farm OR a book where hero and heroine are not equal. (Rich girl/poor boy or vice versa).
7 Swans-a-Swimming - Read a book where water is an important theme OR water is on the cover.
6 Geese-a-Laying - Read a book where the heroine is pregnant OR a book featuring child(ren).
5 Gold Rings - Read a book where marriage is part of the plot OR a golden cover.
4 Colly Birds - Read a book with a beloved pet OR birds on the cover.
3 French Hens - Read a book that takes place in Europe OR a character who is French.
2 Turtle Doves - Read a book where the character is virgin OR a book that you have been slow to pick up/avoiding, and has been on your tbr shelf for over 6 months.
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree - Read a book that has a Christmas theme OR tree on the cover.
RRRC 12 Days of ChristmasDuration: November 15, 2013 - January 15, 2013
In the Christmas/holiday spirit, read 12 Books for the holidays :)
There are no page minimums, audio books are allowed, and re-reads are allowed. You can do 2,4,6, 8 etc. categories.
8/8 read
11 Pipers Piping - Lethal Rider 12/1/13 5♥
9 Ladies Dancing - ~ Frost Burned 12/18/13 4♥
8 Maids-a-Milking -Knight 11/24/13 2.75♥
6 Geese-a-Laying Reaver 12/23/13 5♥
5 Gold Rings -The Darkest Craving 11/23/13 4♥
3 French Hens - Noah 11/29/13 3♥
2 Turtle Doves - Spell of the Highlander 12/6/13 5♥
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree -
Sweet Magik 12/17/13 4♥
0/12 read12 Drummers Drumming: Rock Hard
11 Pipers Piping: Touch & Geaux
10 Lords-a-Leaping: The Ugly Duchess
9 Ladies Dancing: Faefever
8 Maids-a-Milking: My Cowboy Heart
7 Swans-a-Swimming: Out for Christmas
6 Geese-a-Laying: Texas Heat
5 Gold Rings: One Marriage and Three Weddings
4 Colly Birds: Sole Support
3 French Hens: The Secret
2 Turtle Doves: Wallbanger
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree: I'll Run Away For The Holidays
I'm in! Great theme ladies! 12 Days of Christmas
Duration: November 15, 2013 - January 15, 2013
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12 Drummers Drumming - Read a book that has a musician or a book that has a music theme.
11 Pipers Piping - Read a book by a favorite author you follow OR break the mold and read a new to you author.
10 Lords-a-Leaping - Read a historical romance OR a book where the character is part of royalty.
9 Ladies Dancing - Read a book with your favorite heroine OR a book where dancing is involved.
8 Maids-a-Milking - Read a book that takes place on a farm OR a book where hero and heroine are not equal. (Rich girl/poor boy or vice versa).
7 Swans-a-Swimming - Read a book where water is an important theme OR water is on the cover.
6 Geese-a-Laying - Read a book where the heroine is pregnant OR a book featuring child(ren).
5 Gold Rings - Read a book where marriage is part of the plot OR a golden cover.
4 Colly Birds - Read a book with a beloved pet OR birds on the cover.
3 French Hens - Read a book that takes place in Europe OR a character who is French.
2 Turtle Doves - Read a book where the character is virgin OR a book that you have been slow to pick up/avoiding, and has been on your tbr shelf for over 6 months.
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree - Read a book that has a Christmas theme OR tree on the cover.
12 Days of ChristmasDuration: November 15, 2013 - January 15, 2014
Progress: 8/12
12 Drummers Drumming - Read a book that has a musician or a book that has a music theme.
11 Pipers Piping - Entwined with You 11/18
10 Lords-a-Leaping - The Virgin Proxy 11/30
9 Ladies Dancing - Dreamfever12/04
8 Maids-a-Milking - Savor the Moment 11/20
7 Swans-a-Swimming - Read a book where water is an important theme OR water is on the cover.
6 Geese-a-Laying - Read a book where the heroine is pregnant OR a book featuring child(ren).
5 Gold Rings - Happy Ever After 11/27
4 Colly Birds - Read a book with a beloved pet OR birds on the cover.
3 French Hens - Bait 11/23
2 Turtle Doves - Fifty Shades of Grey 11/22
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree - Christmas on 4th Street 11/15
Bonus: Read the categories with books that are all Christmas themed.
There are no page minimums, audio books are allowed, and re-reads are allowed. You can do 2,4,6, 8 etc. categories.
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I'm in I'll work on my list tomorrow.
Ok, I can't resist! I'm in for all 12, but as much as I love Christmas stories I can't see any way to get the bonus...bummer! ;-)
9/1012 Drummers Drumming - Read a book that has a musician or a book that has a music theme.
11 Pipers Piping - Read a book by a favorite author you follow OR break the mold and read a new to you author.
The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making
10 Lords-a-Leaping - Read a historical romance OR a book where the character is part of royalty.
With This Ring
9 Ladies Dancing - Read a book with your favorite heroine OR a book where dancing is involved.
8 Maids-a-Milking - Read a book that takes place on a farm OR a book where hero and heroine are not equal. (Rich girl/poor boy or vice versa).
Love Among the Chickens
7 Swans-a-Swimming - Read a book where water is an important theme OR water is on the cover.
6 Geese-a-Laying - Read a book where the heroine is pregnant OR a book featuring child(ren).
Room
5 Gold Rings - Read a book where marriage is part of the plot OR a golden cover.
A Countess Below Stairs
4 Colly Birds - Read a book with a beloved pet OR birds on the cover.
Zoo City - a sloth as a pet and a marabou on the cover.
3 French Hens - Read a book that takes place in Europe OR a character who is French.
The Whisperer - Italy
2 Turtle Doves - Read a book where the character is virgin OR a book that you have been slow to pick up/avoiding, and has been on your tbr shelf for over 6 months.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree - Read a book that has a Christmas theme OR tree on the cover.
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Duration: November 15, 2013 - January 15, 2013
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12 Drummers Drumming - Read a book that has a musician or a book that has a music theme.
11 Pipers Piping - Read a book by a favorite author you follow OR break the mold and read a new to you author.
10 Lords-a-Leaping - Read a historical romance OR a book where the character is part of royalty.
9 Ladies Dancing - Read a book with your favorite heroine OR a book where dancing is involved.
8 Maids-a-Milking - Read a book that takes place on a farm OR a book where hero and heroine are not equal. (Rich girl/poor boy or vice versa).
7 Swans-a-Swimming - Read a book where water is an important theme OR water is on the cover.
6 Geese-a-Laying - Read a book where the heroine is pregnant OR a book featuring child(ren).
5 Gold Rings - Read a book where marriage is part of the plot OR a golden cover.
4 Colly Birds - Read a book with a beloved pet OR birds on the cover.
3 French Hens - Read a book that takes place in Europe OR a character who is French.
2 Turtle Doves - Read a book where the character is virgin OR a book that you have been slow to pick up/avoiding, and has been on your tbr shelf for over 6 months.
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree - Read a book that has a Christmas theme OR tree on the cover.
Hey Hina, I have a question...for 8 Maids-a-Milking, can the hero/heroine be unequal in ways other than financial? Ex: PhD vs. high school dropout, or CEO vs. entry level employee, etc.
12 Days of ChristmasDuration: November 15, 2013 - January 15, 2013
10/12
In the Christmas/holiday spirit, read 12 Books for the holidays :)
12
10 Lords-a-Leaping - Read a historical romance OR a book where the character is part of royalty.
4 Colly Birds - Read a book with a beloved pet OR birds on the cover.
~KarenH~ wrote: "Hey Hina, I have a question...for 8 Maids-a-Milking, can the hero/heroine be unequal in ways other than financial? Ex: PhD vs. high school dropout, or CEO vs. entry level employee, etc."Yes Karen I will take it if it is a big part of the story. :)
In12/12 Complete
12 Drummers Drumming How I Met Your Father finished 11/29 4*
11 Pipers Piping On Fire finished 11/17 4*
10 Lords-a-Leaping Betrayed finished 11/22 5*
9 Ladies Dancing Boy Meets Boy finished 11/17 4*
8 Maids-a-Milking The Ranch Foreman finished 11/22 3*
7 Swans-a-Swimming Woke Up in a Strange Place finished 11/23 5*
6 Geese-a-Laying Breathe finished 11/18 4*
5 Gold Rings Riding Out the Bull finished 11/25 3*
4 Colly Birds If I Must finished 11/20 4*
3 French Hens Houseboat on the Nile finished 11/24 5*
2 Turtle Doves High Line finished 11/18 4*
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree Broken Bonds finished 11/27 4*
For 8 can it be 2 heroes (Cinderfella type thing). For 6 can a male MC be pregnant?
I love this!!! I need a challenge at moment to get through some of my own to read!!!
Brandilyn wrote: "For 8 can it be 2 heroes (Cinderfella type thing). For 6 can a male MC be pregnant?"
Hi Brandilyn,
Yes for category 8, Cinderfella type would work.
I am confused for category 6...the hero (main character is pregnant)?? Just so I have it clearly...which book were you thinking of?
Emma wrote: "I love this!!! I need a challenge at moment to get through some of my own to read!!!"Lol...Happy to help! There are never enough challenges.
This is a great challenge, Hina. Count me in.12 Days of Christmas
Duration: November 15, 2013 - January 15, 2014
12/12
✔1. 12 Drummers Drumming:
Read a book that has a musician or a book that has a music theme.
Sweet Judy Blue Eyes BY Judy Collins - 11/22/13
✔2. 11 Pipers Piping:
Read a book by a new to you author.
Then Again by Diane Keaton - 11/19/13
✔3. 10 Lords-a-Leaping:
Read a historical romance OR a book where the character is part of royalty.
On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn - 11/21/13
✔4. 9 Ladies Dancing:
Read a book with your favorite heroine.
Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb - 11/29/13
✔5. 8 Maids-a-Milking:
Read a book that takes place on a farm OR a book where hero and heroine are not equal. (Rich girl/poor boy or vice versa).
Curveball by Kate Angell - 11/16/13
✔6. 7 Swans-a-Swimming:
Read a book where water is an important theme OR water is on the cover.
The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths - 01/03/14
✔7. 6 Geese-a-Laying:
Read a book where the heroine is pregnant OR a book featuring child(ren).
A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute - 11/23/13
✔8. 5 Gold Rings:
Read a book where marriage is part.
Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates = 12/11/13
✔9. 4 Colly Birds:
Read a book with a beloved pet OR birds on the cover.
Only by Chance BY Betty Neels - 11/25/13
✔10. 3 French Hens:
Read a book that takes place in Europe OR a character who is French.
No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean - 01/01/14
✔11. 2 Turtle Doves:
Read a book where the character is virgin.
Naked Edge by Pamela Clare - 12/14/13
✔12. And a Partridge in a Pear Tree:
Read a book that has a Christmas theme.
Visions of Sugar Plums by Janet Evanovich - 01/04/14
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Hina wrote: "Brandilyn wrote: "For 8 can it be 2 heroes (Cinderfella type thing). For 6 can a male MC be pregnant?"
Hi Brandilyn,
Yes for category 8, Cinderfella type would work.
I am confused for categ..."
There is a trope in the MM fiction world called M-Preg where, yes, a MALE can become pregnant and give birth (it is best not to think too hard on the particulars ;) ). Would this be acceptable for #6 Geese-a-Laying?
Here are Some examples: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9...
In particular, I know I have a Christmas story that would be perfect for this challenge that has an m-preg plot line. A Very Holland Christmas
12 Days of ChristmasDuration: November 15, 2013 - January 15, 2013
Completed 00/12
Inspired by the 12 days of Christmas song, I thought of this challenge idea. I appreciate the Mods letting me host it. In the Christmas/holiday spirit, read 12 Books for the holidays :)
12 Drummers Drumming - Read a book that has a musician or a book that has a music theme.
11 Pipers Piping - Read a book by a favorite author you follow OR break the mold and read a new to you author.
10 Lords-a-Leaping - Read a historical romance OR a book where the character is part of royalty.
9 Ladies Dancing - Read a book with your favorite heroine OR a book where dancing is involved.
8 Maids-a-Milking - Read a book that takes place on a farm OR a book where hero and heroine are not equal. (Rich girl/poor boy or vice versa).
7 Swans-a-Swimming - Read a book where water is an important theme OR water is on the cover.
6 Geese-a-Laying - Read a book where the heroine is pregnant OR a book featuring child(ren).
5 Gold Rings - Read a book where marriage is part of the plot OR a golden cover.
4 Colly Birds - Read a book with a beloved pet OR birds on the cover.
3 French Hens - Read a book that takes place in Europe OR a character who is French.
2 Turtle Doves - Read a book where the character is virgin OR a book that you have been slow to pick up/avoiding, and has been on your tbr shelf for over 6 months.
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree - Read a book that has a Christmas theme OR tree on the cover.
Bonus: Read the categories with books that are all Christmas themed.
There are no page minimums, audio books are allowed, and re-reads are allowed. You can do 2,4,6, 8 etc. categories.
Happy Reading & Happy Holidays!
Love it Hina :)Completed: 3/12
12. Drummers drumming (Musicians) - Heartstrings
11. Pipers piping (new author) - Seduction and Snacks
10. Lords a leaping (historical/royalty) - The Stable Boy
09. Ladies dancing (fav h/dancing) - Magic Burns
08. Maids a milking (wealth difference) - Turquoise and Leather
07. Swans a swimming (water) - Keeping Sweets
06. Geese a laying (pregnant/kids) - Dark Desires After Dusk?
05. Gold rings (marriage/ gold cover) - Angelfall
04. Colly birds (pet/bird on cover) -Crack the Darkest Sky Wide Open
03. French hens (set in Europe) - ?
02. Turtle doves (slow to pick up) - Point of No Return
01. Partridge (Christmas book) - Christmas with Danny Fit
There is a trope in the MM fiction world called M-Preg where, yes, a MALE can become pregnant and give birth (it is best not to think too hard on the particulars ;) ). Would this be acceptable for #6 Geese-a-Laying?Here are Some examples: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9...
In particular, I know I have a Christmas story that would be perfect for this challenge that has an m-preg plot line. A Very Holland Christmas
Lol...Brandilyn...I thought that was what you were asking me...but I didn't even know they had something for this in MM...and yes I might have been thinking too hard on the particulars and that's why I was looking for more...LOL...but yes if the hero is pregnant I will accept that too.
This is such an interesting idea, I have to get around reading some of these books on the list.
Jane (PS) wrote: "Love it Hina :)I'll try pulling together a list over the weekend :)"
jingles wrote: "This is a great challenge, Hina. Count me in.
12 Days of Christmas
Duration: November 15, 2013 - January 15, 2013
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Inspired by the 12 days of Christmas song, I thought of this challenge ide..."
Thanks Jane and Jingles!
Hina wrote: "There is a trope in the MM fiction world called M-Preg where, yes, a MALE can become pregnant and give birth (it is best not to think too hard on the particulars ;) ). Would this be acceptable for ..."thanks :)
This is a great challenge idea. Thanks for putting it together!
Update: In Message 2, I have put together some lists from listopia that might be helpful in choosing books for the categories. I hope they help!
I'm in! I'll work on my list this weekend. Great challenge!
I'm in!3/12
12 Drummers Drumming: Thoughtless
11 Pipers Piping: The Sea of Tranquility
10 Lords-a-Leaping: The Englor Affair
9 Ladies Dancing: Crash
8 Maids-a-Milking: Texas Heat
7 Swans-a-Swimming: Just Ask
4 Colly Birds: Wallbanger
2 Turtle Doves: The Secret of Ella and Micha
A Partridge in a Pear Tree: My Roommate's a Jock? Well, Crap!
Finished:
Hina wrote: "Update: In Message 2, I have put together some lists from listopia that might be helpful in choosing books for the categories. I hope they help!"Hina, what a fantastic list of lists - thank you!
12 Days of ChristmasDuration: November 15, 2013 - January 15, 2013
6 Read
12 Drummers Drumming -band members- Convincing Quinn 12/7 (4*)
11 Pipers Piping - Author I like - Checkmate 11/16
10 Lords-a-Leaping - Read a historical romance OR a book where the character is part of royalty.
9 Ladies Dancing - the MCs go dancing-Sixty Five Hours
8 Maids-a-Milking -Rich boss/secretary-Continental Breakfast 11/19
7 Swans-a-Swimming - Read a book where water is an important theme OR water is on the cover.
6 Geese-a-Laying - Heroine's son involved in story-Crazy On You by Rachel Gibson 11/16
5 Gold Rings -Shaken 11/18
4 Colly Birds - Read a book with a beloved pet OR birds on the cover.
3 French Hens - Read a book that takes place in Europe OR a character who is French.
2 Turtle Doves - Read a book where the character is virgin OR a book that you have been slow to pick up/avoiding, and has been on your tbr shelf for over 6 months.
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree - Christmas with Danny Fit 12/2 (4*)
Fran wrote: "12 Days of ChristmasDuration: November 15, 2013 - January 15, 2013
12 Drummers Drumming - Read a book that has a musician or a book that has a music theme.
11 Pipers Piping - Author I like - [..."
Fran I absolutely love Neighbor from Hell series!!!
Yay! The challenge starts!!1 (and I still haven't finished my list...where does the time go?)
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Slow Dance with the Sheriff (other topics)
Diamond in the Rough (other topics)
Christmas Letters (other topics)
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Gail Carriger (other topics)Charlaine Harris (other topics)
Nora Roberts (other topics)
Kristin Hannah (other topics)
Stacey Kade (other topics)
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Duration: November 15, 2013 - January 15, 2013
Inspired by the 12 days of Christmas song, I thought of this challenge idea will be fun to do during the holidays. I appreciate the Mods letting me host it. In the Christmas/holiday spirit, read 12 Books for the holidays :)
12 Drummers Drumming - Read a book that has a musician or a book that has a music theme.
11 Pipers Piping - Read a book by a favorite author you follow OR break the mold and read a new to you author.
10 Lords-a-Leaping - Read a historical romance OR a book where the character is part of royalty.
9 Ladies Dancing - Read a book with your favorite heroine OR a book where dancing is involved.
8 Maids-a-Milking - Read a book that takes place on a farm OR a book where hero and heroine are not equal. (Rich girl/poor boy or vice versa).
7 Swans-a-Swimming - Read a book where water is an important theme OR water is on the cover.
6 Geese-a-Laying - Read a book where the heroine is pregnant OR a book featuring child(ren).
5 Gold Rings - Read a book where marriage is part of the plot OR a golden cover.
4 Colly Birds - Read a book with a beloved pet OR birds on the cover.
3 French Hens - Read a book that takes place in Europe OR a character who is French.
2 Turtle Doves - Read a book where the character is virgin OR a book that you have been slow to pick up/avoiding, and has been on your tbr shelf for over 6 months.
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree - Read a book that has a Christmas theme OR tree on the cover.
Bonus: Read the categories with books that are all Christmas themed.
There are no page minimums, audio books are allowed, and re-reads are allowed. You can do 2,4,6, 8 etc. categories.
Happy Reading & Happy Holidays!