Harlequin Books discussion

This is a year long challenge for 2016. You can use either the authors first or last name for each letter of the alphabet. For letters X and Z, as long as the letter is in the authors name somewhere, it can be used.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
6. F
7. G
8. H
9. I
10. J
11. K
12. L
13. M
14. N
15. O
16. P
17. Q
18. R
19. S
20. T
21. U
22. V
23. W
24. X
25. Y
26. Z

phew! I'm going to have to concentrate to finish these three challenges!

You can use the same book in as many as it fits! But you know me, I like to challenge a reader. Besides if you saw my TBR mountian, you would understand why I NEED lots of challenges. LOL.

8/26 completed

1. A Donna Alward, The Cowboy's Christmas Family read in Jan.
2. B
3. C Dani Collins, The Consequence He Must Claim read in Feb.
4. D
5. E
6. F
7. G
8. H Lorraine Heath, Passions of a Wicked Earl read in Feb.
9. I
10. J
11. K
12. L
13. M Christine Merrill, The Secrets of Wiscombe Chase read in Feb.
14. N Carla Neggers, The Spring at Moss Hill read in Feb.
15. O
16. P
17. Q
18. R
19. S Maria V. Snyder, Night Study read in Feb. (currently reading but almost done!)
20. T
21. U
22. V Vicki Lewis Thompson, A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe read in Jan.
23. W
24. X Nan Dixon, A Savannah Christmas Wish read in Jan.
25. Y
26. Z

Harlequin Books wrote: "8/26 completed

1. A Donna Alward, The Cowboy's Christmas Family read in Jan.
2. B
3. C Dani Collins, The Consequence He Must Claim ..."
I like the way you've put which month you read each book!

:) It helps me keep track. Also, if anyone ever has a question about one of the books, I can find it easier in my office this way. I don't add them to my collection of keepers until the end of the year so the books I read get stacked on a table in the corner and if I know which month I read them, I don't have to search every stack. ~Kim

well, this is how far I've got with this challenge. It's going to get harder each month, isn't it, as I seem to read lots of books by authors with the same initial!
1. A
2. B Barbara Hannay - The Husband she'd Never Met Jan
3. C Sara Craven - The Innocent's Sinful Craving Jan
4. D Daphne du Maurier - Rebecca Jan
5. E
6. F
7. G Georgette Heyer - Death in the Stocks Jan
8. H
9. I
10. J Judy Duarte - Having the Cowboy's baby Jan
11. K Katy Madison - Want Ad Wife Jan
12. L Lynne Connolly - Dreaming of Waterloo - Feb
13. M Melanie Milburne - Awakening the Ravensdale Heiress Jan
14. N
15. O
16. P
17. Q
18. R Rachael Thomas - New Year at the boss's bidding
19. S Michelle Smart - the Kalliakis Crown mini series Jan
20. T
21. U
22. V
23. W
24. X
25. Y
26. Z

Annie wrote: "well, this is how far I've got with this challenge. It's going to get harder each month, isn't it, as I seem to read lots of books by authors with the same initial!
1. A
2. B Barbara Hannay - The H..."

Yes, it will definitely get harder! I usually start my year off with just grabbing whichever book but by mid-year, I start searching my TBRs for specific initials which helps me trim my overwhelming TBR stacks.

For the annual A to Z challenge ... the goal is to read only authors published in Harlequin books ?

Dixie-lee wrote: "For the annual A to Z challenge ... the goal is to read only authors published in Harlequin books ?"
I hope not otherwise I'll have to discount Lynne Connolly, Georgette Heyer and Daphne du Maurier!

Dixie-lee wrote: "For the annual A to Z challenge ... the goal is to read only authors published in Harlequin books ?"

No, the books do not have to be all Harlequins. It would be nice if your list was at least 50% Harlequin or romance. Book challenges are great places for our members to see what we are reading and maybe get inspired to read the same book or ask questions about a book their not quite sure if they want to get it. Well, at least, that is my hope. ~ Kim

Harlequin Books wrote: "Dixie-lee wrote: "For the annual A to Z challenge ... the goal is to read only authors published in Harlequin books ?"

No, the books do not have to be all Harlequins. It would be nice if your list..."

thanks very much for responding.
Another question, please ? Is AVON part of Harlequin publication ?

1. A ADNAMS, Cheryl Adnams, The Billionaire's Christmas Gift
2. B
3. C CLOPTON, Debra Clopton, Rafe.
4. D
5. E
6. F
7. G
8. H HART. Jillian Hart, Klondike Hero
9. I
10. J
11. K KROTOW, Geri Krotow, Navy Christmas
12. L LECLAIR, Day Leclair , Mail-Order Bride
13. M MEIER. Susan Meier, Maid in Montana (Feb )

14. N
15. O
16. P POITEVIN, Linda Poitevin, Forever Grace, Ever After #2 series (Mar)
17. Q
18. R
19. S
20. T THACKER. Cathy Gillan Thacker, Dr. Cowboy (McCabes)
21. U
22. V
23. W WYATT. Cheryl Wyatt, Doctor to the Rescue
24. X
25. Y
26. Z

Dixie-lee wrote: "Another question, please ? Is AVON part of Harlequin publication ?"

Yes, Avon counts towards Harlequin book percentages for the challenges. Did you know you can get some of the Avon titles directly from the Harlequin.com website?

One of very favourite author's Lori Wilde has her new Stardust, Texas book #3 coming this spring so I know I will be reading that.... love her books so very much ... but lol ... already have a "W" just thought of that while I was typing this oh well. :-)

LOL proof that this challenge is more challenging than it appears at first look. :)

my update for March:

Author:

1. A Amy Woods - An officer and her gentleman, March
2. B Barbara Hannay - The Husband she'd Never Met Jan
3. C Sara Craven - The Innocent's Sinful Craving Jan
4. D Daphne du Maurier - Rebecca Jan
5. E
6. F
7. G Georgette Heyer - Death in the Stocks Jan
8. H
9. I
10. J Judy Duarte - Having the Cowboy's baby Jan
11. K Katy Madison - Want Ad Wife Jan
12. L Lynne Connolly - Dreaming of Waterloo - Feb
13. M Melanie Milburne - Awakening the Ravensdale Heiress Jan
14. N
15. O
16. P
17. Q
18. R Rachael Thomas - New Year at the boss's bidding
19. S Michelle Smart - the Kalliakis Crown mini series Jan
20. T
21. U
22. V
23. W
24. X
25. Y
26. Z

Annie, you are doing really well. I didn't realize it, but it is true : I do read many authors with the same last names ..lol yes quite the challenge. or when finding an author's series and love it ... well there goes 10 books or more all the same author.... slow getting through the alphabet challenge.

Discovered new author to me: Linda Poitevin, Forever Grace, Ever After #2 in the series . I could not put this book down and when I did it was on my mind the whole time.

I was also very surprised because the story unfolded in the town of Perth, and city of Ottawa, Ontario ... (my home).
& 2nd pleasant surprise: :-) Letter P ... didn't have it :-)

Dixie-lee wrote: "Annie, you are doing really well. I didn't realize it, but it is true : I do read many authors with the same last names ..lol yes quite the challenge. or when finding an author's series and love it..."
Thanks Dixie! So far I'm just reading the books I fancy, then listing any that qualify for this challenge, but I think that as the year unfolds I may have to get a bit more deliberate about choosing authors/titles etc to get my alphabet challenge completed!

Annie wrote: "Dixie-lee wrote: "Annie, you are doing really well. I didn't realize it, but it is true : I do read many authors with the same last names ..lol yes quite the challenge. or when finding an author's ..."

Annie wrote: "Dixie-lee wrote: "Annie, you are doing really well. I didn't realize it, but it is true : I do read many authors with the same last names ..lol yes quite the challenge. or when finding an author's ..."

Annie; I will probably have to do that in the end too.

12/26 completed

1. A Donna Alward, The Cowboy's Christmas Family read in Jan.
2. B
3. C Dani Collins, The Consequence He Must Claim read in Feb.
4. D
5. E
6. F
7. G Diane Gaston, Bound by One Scandalous Night read in Mar.
8. H Lorraine Heath, Passions of a Wicked Earl read in Feb.
9. I
10. J Julia Justiss, Forbidden Nights with the Viscount read in Mar.
11. K Kate Hardy, Billionaire, Boss...Bridegroom?
12. L
13. M Christine Merrill, The Secrets of Wiscombe Chase read in Feb.
14. N Carla Neggers, The Spring at Moss Hill read in Feb.
15. O
16. P
17. Q
18. R Joanne Rock, His Secretary's Surprise Fiancé, read in Mar
19. S Maria V. Snyder, Night Study read in Feb.
20. T
21. U
22. V Vicki Lewis Thompson, A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe read in Jan.
23. W
24. X Nan Dixon, A Savannah Christmas Wish read in Jan.
25. Y
26. Z

14/26 completed

1. A Donna Alward, The Cowboy's Christmas Family read in Jan.
2. B
3. C Dani Collins, The Consequence He Must Claim read in Feb.
4. D
5. E Eliza Redgold, Playing the Duke's Mistress read in Apr.
6. F
7. G Diane Gaston, Bound by One Scandalous Night read in Mar.
8. H Lorraine Heath, Passions of a Wicked Earl read in Feb.
9. I
10. J Julia Justiss, Forbidden Nights with the Viscount read in Mar.
11. K Kate Hardy, Billionaire, Boss...Bridegroom?
12. L
13. M Christine Merrill, The Secrets of Wiscombe Chase read in Feb.
14. N Carla Neggers, The Spring at Moss Hill read in Feb.
15. O
16. P
17. Q
18. R Joanne Rock, His Secretary's Surprise Fiancé, read in Mar
19. S Maria V. Snyder, Night Study read in Feb.
20. T
21. U
22. V Vicki Lewis Thompson, A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe read in Jan.
23. W
24. X Nan Dixon, A Savannah Christmas Wish read in Jan.
25. Y Maisey Yates, Take Me, Cowboy read in Apr.
26. Z

Well, since I was so far behind with the challenge, I actually went out looking for books deliberately to fill the missing letters this month! And I got three to add to my total - E - Elle James, heir to murder, F - Fiona Harper, The Doris Day Vintage Film club and T - Tara Pammi, The Surprise Conti Child. I am going to have to search for books by the initial, now, rather than just my favourite ones if I want to get all 26 letters of the alphabet by the end of the year. This has really fired me up to find new authors!
Anyway, I now have a total of 15/26 for this reading challenge, and I've already earmarked an author Helen Brooks to buy in next months order from Mills & Boon so that will be H covered!
15/26
1. A Amy Woods - An officer and her gentleman, March
2. B Barbara Hannay - The Husband she'd Never Met Jan
3. C Sara Craven - The Innocent's Sinful Craving Jan
4. D Daphne du Maurier - Rebecca Jan
5. E Elle James - Heir to murder, May
6. F Fiona Harper - The Doris Day Film Club, May
7. G Georgette Heyer - Death in the Stocks Jan
8. H
9. I
10. J Judy Duarte - Having the Cowboy's baby Jan
11. K Katy Madison - Want Ad Wife Jan
12. L Lynne Connolly - Dreaming of Waterloo - Feb
13. M Melanie Milburne - Awakening the Ravensdale Heiress Jan
14. N Natalie Anderson - The Secret that shocked de Santis, April
15. O
16. P
17. Q
18. R Rachael Thomas - New Year at the boss's bidding
19. S Michelle Smart - the Kalliakis Crown mini series Jan
20. T Tara Pammi - The surprise Conti child - May
21. U
22. V
23. W
24. X
25. Y
26. Z

Yay! I love discovering new-to-me authors and love to hear you're finding some to enjoy too. I think adding a new author to my mix adds spice to my reading adventures. ~ Kim

16/26 completed

1. A Donna Alward, The Cowboy's Christmas Family read in Jan.
2. B Laurie Benson, An Unsuitable Duchess (Mills & Boon Historical) read in May.
3. C Dani Collins, The Consequence He Must Claim read in Feb.
4. D
5. E Eliza Redgold, Playing the Duke's Mistress read in Apr.
6. F
7. G Diane Gaston, Bound by One Scandalous Night read in Mar.
8. H Lorraine Heath, Passions of a Wicked Earl read in Feb.
9. I
10. J Julia Justiss, Forbidden Nights with the Viscount read in Mar.
11. K Kate Hardy, Billionaire, Boss...Bridegroom?
12. L Laura Lee Guhrke, Wedding of the Season read in May
13. M Christine Merrill, The Secrets of Wiscombe Chase read in Feb.
14. N Carla Neggers, The Spring at Moss Hill read in Feb.
15. O
16. P
17. Q
18. R Joanne Rock, His Secretary's Surprise Fiancé, read in Mar
19. S Maria V. Snyder, Night Study read in Feb.
20. T
21. U
22. V Vicki Lewis Thompson, A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe read in Jan.
23. W
24. X Nan Dixon, A Savannah Christmas Wish read in Jan.
25. Y Maisey Yates, Take Me, Cowboy read in Apr.
26. Z

what are we going to do for "Q" ? !!!

If no one objects, we could add "Q" to our list of letters (X,Z) which can be found anywhere in the name. But, there is Julia Quinn and Tara Taylor Quinn for Harlequin authors or you can go outside Harlequin for your books. As long as your challenges picks keeps you above 50% Harlequin books, you can use any published romance book.

Oh, that's a great idea! So far I've been sticking strictly to first names for authors. I don't know why I didn't think of using surnames (d'oh!) And I love Julia Quinn's books, so might read one of those.

Annie wrote: "Oh, that's a great idea! So far I've been sticking strictly to first names for authors. I don't know why I didn't think of using surnames (d'oh!) And I love Julia Quinn's books, so might read one o..."

That would add a whole new level of difficulty to this challenge! I want to encourage reading not make it painful. LOL

Kate Hoffman has a great series called The Mighty Quinn and they all are named The Mighty Quinn:name of hero. I am on book 5 The Mighty Quinns:Liam. there are a plethora of them which include the original family and the a bunch of cousins Irish fame the brothers split one comes to us and other goes to Australia during Irish famine. the first couple are old Temptations the rest are Desire line (which.used to.be tempataion.) Any way the series gives u a bunch of Q's

oh you meant author LOL.

Pam wrote: "oh you meant author LOL."
Yes - but thanks anyway, Pam, coz I haven't got a Q for a hero either! Will have to see if I can get hold of any of these.
thanks again! x

Oh I love them. The series has been great. The first two are Irish Fireman. MMM good

Just added one author to this challenge for June - H for Helen Brooks, with Just One Last Night, which brings me up to 16/26. I'm finding this the hardest challenge!
1. A Amy Woods - An officer and her gentleman, March
2. B Barbara Hannay - The Husband she'd Never Met Jan
3. C Sara Craven - The Innocent's Sinful Craving Jan
4. D Daphne du Maurier - Rebecca Jan
5. E Elle James - Heir to murder, May
6. F Fiona Harper - The Doris Day Film Club, May
7. G Georgette Heyer - Death in the Stocks Jan
8. H Helen Brooks - Just One Last Night - June
9. I
10. J Judy Duarte - Having the Cowboy's baby Jan
11. K Katy Madison - Want Ad Wife Jan
12. L Lynne Connolly - Dreaming of Waterloo - Feb
13. M Melanie Milburne - Awakening the Ravensdale Heiress Jan
14. N Natalie Anderson - The Secret that shocked de Santis, April
15. O
16. P
17. Q
18. R Rachael Thomas - New Year at the boss's bidding
19. S Michelle Smart - the Kalliakis Crown mini series Jan
20. T Tara Pammi - The surprise Conti child - May
21. U
22. V
23. W
24. X

You did a better job than I did Annie. I did not add a new author for June. Yikes!

I've concentrated on this challenge for July as I was waaaay behind - and managed to add 3 more:
. V Victoria Pade, A Sweetheart for the Single Dad - July
W Wendy Warren, His Surprise Son - July and
Y - Yvonne Lindsay, Something about the Boss - July

That takes me up to 19/26:
1. A Amy Woods - An officer and her gentleman, March
2. B Barbara Hannay - The Husband she'd Never Met Jan
3. C Sara Craven - The Innocent's Sinful Craving Jan
4. D Daphne du Maurier - Rebecca Jan
5. E Elle James - Heir to murder, May
6. F Fiona Harper - The Doris Day Film Club, May
7. G Georgette Heyer - Death in the Stocks Jan
8. H Helen Brooks - Just One Last Night - June
9. I
10. J Judy Duarte - Having the Cowboy's baby Jan
11. K Katy Madison - Want Ad Wife Jan
12. L Lynne Connolly - Dreaming of Waterloo - Feb
13. M Melanie Milburne - Awakening the Ravensdale Heiress Jan
14. N Natalie Anderson - The Secret that shocked de Santis, April
15. O
16. P
17. Q
18. R Rachael Thomas - New Year at the boss's bidding
19. S Michelle Smart - the Kalliakis Crown mini series Jan
20. T Tara Pammi - The surprise Conti child - May
21. U
22. V Victoria Pade, A Sweetheart for the Single Dad - July
23. W Wendy Warren, His Surprise Son - July
24. X
25. Y - Yvonne Lindsay, Something about the Boss - July
26. Z
Next month I'm going to have to look for authors beginning with I, O, P, Q, (yikes!) U, X (double yikes) and Z

Updated.

1. A. ADNAMS, Cheryl. The Billionaire's Christmas Gift (Feb )
2. B BUTLER Christyne. Puppy Love in Thunder Canyon (Mar)
3. C. CLOPTON, Debra. RAFE ( )
4. D
5. E EDEN Sarah. Sheriffs of Savage Wells. (May )
6. F FAYE Jennifer. Rancher to the Rescue. (March)
7. G GILLAN THACKER, Cathyrn . Dr. Cowboy (Jan)
8. H HART Jillian. Klondike Hero
9. I
10. J JOHNSON Cat. Midnight Wrangler. (June)
11. K. KROTOW Geri . Navy Christmas
12. L LECLAIR Day. Mail-Order Bride
13. M MEIER Susan. Maid in Montana (Feb)

14. N
15. O OSBURN Terri. One and Only (April)
16. P POITEVIN Linda. Forever Grace - Ever After #2 series (Mar)
17. Q
18. R RAINS Anne. Welcome Home Cowboy (April)
19. S SHALVIS Jill. My Kind of Wonderful (May)
20. T
21. U
22. V
23. W WILDE Lori. Love of the Game (April )
24. Y YATES Maisey. Once Upon A Cowboy (Jan )

Dixie-lee wrote: "Updated.

1. A. ADNAMS, Cheryl. The Billionaire's Christmas Gift (Feb )
2. B BUTLER Christyne. Puppy Love in Thunder Canyon (Mar)
3. C. CLOPTON, Debra. RAFE ( )
4. D
5. E EDEN Sarah. Sheriffs of ..."

:)

Only added 2 this month.

18/26 completed

1. A Donna Alward, The Cowboy's Christmas Family read in Jan.
2. B Laurie Benson, An Unsuitable Duchess (Mills & Boon Historical) read in May.
3. C Dani Collins, The Consequence He Must Claim read in Feb.
4. D Deborah Hale, Carpetbagger's Wife read in July
5. E Eliza Redgold, Playing the Duke's Mistress read in Apr.
6. F
7. G Diane Gaston, Bound by One Scandalous Night read in Mar.
8. H Lorraine Heath, Passions of a Wicked Earl read in Feb.
9. I
10. J Julia Justiss, Forbidden Nights with the Viscount read in Mar.
11. K Kate Hardy, Billionaire, Boss...Bridegroom?
12. L Laura Lee Guhrke, Wedding of the Season read in May
13. M Christine Merrill, The Secrets of Wiscombe Chase read in Feb.
14. N Carla Neggers, The Spring at Moss Hill read in Feb.
15. O
16. P
17. Q Tara Taylor Quinn, A Taste of Romance, read in July
18. R Joanne Rock, His Secretary's Surprise Fiancé, read in Mar
19. S Maria V. Snyder, Night Study read in Feb.
20. T
21. U
22. V Vicki Lewis Thompson, A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe read in Jan.
23. W
24. X Nan Dixon, A Savannah Christmas Wish read in Jan.
25. Y Maisey Yates, Take Me, Cowboy read in Apr.
26. Z

Harlequin Books wrote: "Only added 2 this month.

18/26 completed

1. A Donna Alward, The Cowboy's Christmas Family read in Jan.
2. B Laurie Benson, [book:An Unsuitable Duc..."

Hi Harlequin Romance;
for " W " Lori Wilde has some really great books to read. I love reading her books !!!! Have a great day... :-) Dixie-Lee C.

Added 3 this month. Woohoo!

21/26 completed

1. A Donna Alward, The Cowboy's Christmas Family read in Jan.
2. B Laurie Benson, An Unsuitable Duchess (Mills & Boon Historical) read in May.
3. C Dani Collins, The Consequence He Must Claim read in Feb.
4. D Deborah Hale, Carpetbagger's Wife read in July
5. E Eliza Redgold, Playing the Duke's Mistress read in Apr.
6. F
7. G Diane Gaston, Bound by One Scandalous Night read in Mar.
8. H Lorraine Heath, Passions of a Wicked Earl read in Feb.
9. I
10. J Julia Justiss, Forbidden Nights with the Viscount read in Mar.
11. K Kate Hardy, Billionaire, Boss...Bridegroom?
12. L Laura Lee Guhrke, Wedding of the Season read in May
13. M Christine Merrill, The Secrets of Wiscombe Chase read in Feb.
14. N Carla Neggers, The Spring at Moss Hill read in Feb.
15. O Elizabeth Oldfield, Looking After Dad read in Aug.
16. P Phyllis Halldorson, To Choose A Wife read in Aug.
17. Q Tara Taylor Quinn, A Taste of Romance, read in July
18. R Joanne Rock, His Secretary's Surprise Fiancé, read in Mar
19. S Maria V. Snyder, Night Study read in Feb.
20. T Myrna Temte, Silent Sam's Salvation read in Aug.
21. U
22. V Vicki Lewis Thompson, A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe read in Jan.
23. W Sally Wentworth, Dishonourable Intentions read in Aug.
24. X Nan Dixon, A Savannah Christmas Wish read in Jan.
25. Y Maisey Yates, Take Me, Cowboy read in Apr.
26. Z

The author reading challenge was the one I was furthest behind with, so concentrated on that during August.
Managed to add a P, Tara Pammi Q, Julia Quinn, X Addison Fox ( I know, a slight cheat but I was getting desperate!), and Z, Jennifer Zane (thanks for recommendation - her book, Gnome on the Range was an absolute hoot!)

So I've now got 23/26:
1. A Amy Woods - An officer and her gentleman, March
2. B Barbara Hannay - The Husband she'd Never Met Jan
3. C Sara Craven - The Innocent's Sinful Craving Jan
4. D Daphne du Maurier - Rebecca Jan
5. E Elle James - Heir to murder, May
6. F Fiona Harper - The Doris Day Film Club, May
7. G Georgette Heyer - Death in the Stocks Jan
8. H Helen Brooks - Just One Last Night - June
9. I
10. J Judy Duarte - Having the Cowboy's baby Jan
11. K Katy Madison - Want Ad Wife Jan
12. L Lynne Connolly - Dreaming of Waterloo - Feb
13. M Melanie Milburne - Awakening the Ravensdale Heiress Jan
14. N Natalie Anderson - The Secret that shocked de Santis, April
15. O
16. P Tara Pammi, The Unwanted Conti Bride, August
17. Q - Julia Quinn, Dancing at Midnight, August
18. R Rachael Thomas - New Year at the boss's bidding
19. S Michelle Smart - the Kalliakis Crown mini series Jan
20. T Tara Pammi - The surprise Conti child - May
21. U
22. V Victoria Pade, A Sweetheart for the Single Dad - July
23. W Wendy Warren, His Surprise Son - July
24. X Addison Fox - Secret Agent Boyfriend, August
25. Y - Yvonne Lindsay, Something about the Boss - July
26. Z Jennifer Zane, Gnome on the Range - August

Almost there Annie!

Added only 1 new author this month. Uh oh!

22/26 completed

1. A Donna Alward, The Cowboy's Christmas Family read in Jan.
2. B Laurie Benson, An Unsuitable Duchess (Mills & Boon Historical) read in May.
3. C Dani Collins, The Consequence He Must Claim read in Feb.
4. D Deborah Hale, Carpetbagger's Wife read in July
5. E Eliza Redgold, Playing the Duke's Mistress read in Apr.
6. F Sandra Field, The Mother Of His Child read in Sept.
7. G Diane Gaston, Bound by One Scandalous Night read in Mar.
8. H Lorraine Heath, Passions of a Wicked Earl read in Feb.
9. I
10. J Julia Justiss, Forbidden Nights with the Viscount read in Mar.
11. K Kate Hardy, Billionaire, Boss...Bridegroom?
12. L Laura Lee Guhrke, Wedding of the Season read in May
13. M Christine Merrill, The Secrets of Wiscombe Chase read in Feb.
14. N Carla Neggers, The Spring at Moss Hill read in Feb.
15. O Elizabeth Oldfield, Looking After Dad read in Aug.
16. P Phyllis Halldorson, To Choose A Wife read in Aug.
17. Q Tara Taylor Quinn, A Taste of Romance, read in July
18. R Joanne Rock, His Secretary's Surprise Fiancé, read in Mar
19. S Maria V. Snyder, Night Study read in Feb.
20. T Myrna Temte, Silent Sam's Salvation read in Aug.
21. U
22. V Vicki Lewis Thompson, A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe read in Jan.
23. W Sally Wentworth, Dishonourable Intentions read in Aug.
24. X Nan Dixon, A Savannah Christmas Wish read in Jan.
25. Y Maisey Yates, Take Me, Cowboy read in Apr.
26. Z

26/26 completed

1. A Donna Alward, The Cowboy's Christmas Family read in Jan.
2. B Laurie Benson, An Unsuitable Duchess (Mills & Boon Historical) read in May.
3. C Dani Collins, The Consequence He Must Claim read in Feb.
4. D Deborah Hale, Carpetbagger's Wife read in July
5. E Eliza Redgold, Playing the Duke's Mistress read in Apr.
6. F Sandra Field, The Mother Of His Child read in Sept.
7. G Diane Gaston, Bound by One Scandalous Night read in Mar.
8. H Lorraine Heath, Passions of a Wicked Earl read in Feb.
9. I Kelli Ireland, The Immortal's Hunger read in Oct.
10. J Julia Justiss, Forbidden Nights with the Viscount read in Mar.
11. K Kate Hardy, Billionaire, Boss...Bridegroom? read in Apr.
12. L Laura Lee Guhrke, Wedding of the Season read in May
13. M Christine Merrill, The Secrets of Wiscombe Chase read in Feb.
14. N Carla Neggers, The Spring at Moss Hill read in Feb.
15. O Elizabeth Oldfield, Looking After Dad read in Aug.
16. P Phyllis Halldorson, To Choose A Wife read in Aug.
17. Q Tara Taylor Quinn, A Taste of Romance, read in July
18. R Joanne Rock, His Secretary's Surprise Fiancé, read in Mar
19. S Maria V. Snyder, Night Study read in Feb.
20. T Myrna Temte, Silent Sam's Salvation read in Aug.
21. U Annslee Urban, Deadly Setup read in Oct.
22. V Vicki Lewis Thompson, A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe read in Jan.
23. W Sally Wentworth, Dishonourable Intentions read in Aug.
24. X Nan Dixon, A Savannah Christmas Wish read in Jan.
25. Y Maisey Yates, Take Me, Cowboy read in Apr.
26. Z Rebecca Kertz, Loving Isaac read in Oct.

Right - I decided I needed a final push to get at least ONE of these reading challenges complete within the year, so I went down to my local library this morning to locate my final 3 authors, beginning with I, O, and U.
For I, I found a book called Cougars, by Claire Irvin, which is not a harlequin but is a kind of romance,
For O, I got a book called A Winter's Wedding by Sharon Owens - again not a harlequin, but I've been really good about only entering Harlequins the rest of the year and you did say we could have just a couple not. (grovel, grovel!)
Now, for U - I could only find authors writing thrillers. So I got one of those by Nicola Urson - Two for Sorrow. And in case this doesn't count (which it shouldn't really, as this is a romance challenge, right?) I also got a book called Wisteria House, by Pamela Hulton (the librarian said I might get away with it for this challenge by claiming the H is silent!) Anyway, it is definitely a romance!
If you allow these three books then I have finished the author challenge!
I await your verdict with bated breath.

Annie wrote: "Right - I decided I needed a final push to get at least ONE of these reading challenges complete within the year, so I went down to my local library this morning to locate my final 3 authors, begin..."

Annie, you definitely have over 50% Harlequin so you can rest easy about that. As for Two for Sorrow, I went to Amazon and read the description. It sounds like the book will definitely have some intense relationships in it, Harlequin doesn't only stress romance, we have many authors who write relationship novels, be they between friends or family. We also have thrillers where the romance is definitely in the background. So I would say you may use Nicola's book for your U. I think Wisteria House would be stretching things a little bit. However, if the thriller just doesn't do it for you, in the spirit of the Thanksgiving/Christmas season, I would be thankful if you finished the challenge and gift you the joy of reading the book that appeals to you most. ~ Kim

ok - I'll read Two For Sorrow as a Romantic Suspense then, and that will be my author challenge met (if fudged slightly)
I did pick it from other thrillers with an author beginning with U as it seemed to have a strong romantic thread in it, so thanks!

1. A - Anne McCalisster "The Cowboy Steals a Lady"
2. B - Brenda Jackson "Stranded with a Stranger"
3. C - Cathleen Galitz "Pretending with a Playboy"
4. D -
5. E - Emily McKay "Billionaire's Bridal Bid"
6. F - Forest, Eva "The Heart of the Texas Plains"
7. G - Galitz Cathleen "Tall Dark and Framed"
8. H = Hunter Kelly :With this Fling"
9. I -
10. J - Jameson Brandwynne "Vows of a Vengeful Groom"
11. K - Kit Morgan "August"
12. L - Lee, Miranda " Sold to a Sheikh"
13. M - Miller, Linda Lael "A Home at Stone Creek"
14. N -
15. O -
16. P- Pade. Victoria "Mommy in the Making"
17. Q -
18. R - Ray Morgan "Caution Charm at Work"
19. S - St, Claire, Roxanne "His Style Seduction"
20. T = Thorpe, Kay "The Italian Match"
21. U - Underwood, Sybil "Western Angel"
22. V - Victoria Pade "Bachelor No More"
23. W = Ward, Isabel "From Debt to Love"
24. X - Maxinne Sullivan "Tycoon's Blackmailed Princess"
25. Y - Yvonne Lindsay "For the Sake of the Child"
26. Z - Zane Carolyn "The Cinderella Inheritance"

Anyone still searching for a Z. Try Mary Zelinsky's Something Very Wicked. It's a mystery.