Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy discussion

As inspiration for my desire to do this as our first of the year challenge, I'm going to point a finger at Lynn and the realization that I too have been in a re-read mood. So, Lynn, this one is for you.

I've decided that we are really going to honour the god Janus, for whom January was named. He had 2 faces, one always looking back and one always looking forward so, I'm going to introduce the brand new challenge:

All New and Deja Vu too

This is any easy one to do:

For the Deja Vu part:

Read 5 books that are:
1) a re-read
2) from a previously read series (even if you haven't read this particular member of the series)
3) a book from a favourite author.
Mix and match as you please--or read all 5 books from 1 of the 3 categories.

All New

Read 5 books that are totally new to you. New author or just a new book/series.

Basically, I decided that i was feeling lazy, and am looking forward to seeing my oldest grandson too much to put much thought into this right now. He's home from his first year in Stockholm--with 4 more years there in his contract--and, well, I want to go see him and maybe do a little grandma spoiling, ya know?

So, have fun, one and all.

I'm in! But I will need to think on most of my options
10/10 Completed +11
"All New and Deja Vu too” ~ January 2018

Deja Vu ~ Read 5 books that are: 1) a re-read, 2) from a previously read series or 3) a book from a favorite author.
√ 1 ~ Manners & Mutiny (Finishing School #4) by Gail Carriger done 1-1-18
√ 2 ~ Dawn Study (Soulfinders #3) by Maria V. Snyder done 1-5-18
√ 3 ~ Origin (Lux #4) by Jennifer L. Armentrout done 1-5-18
√ 4 ~ Magic Bites (Kate Daniels #1) by Ilona Andrews done 1-12-18 (re-read)
√ 5 ~ Carpe Corpus (Morganville Vampires #6) by Rachel Caine done 1-13-18 (re-read)

All New ~ Read 5 books that are totally new to you. New author or just a new book/series.
√ 1 ~ My Life as a White Trash Zombie (White Trash Zombie#1) byDiana Rowland 1-7-18
√ 2 ~ Devils & Thieves (Devils & Thieves #1) by Jennifer Rush done 1-8-18
√ 3 ~ Renegades (Renegades #1) by Marissa Meyer done 1-11-18
√ 4 ~ Wicked Appetite (Lizzy & Diesel #1) by Janet Evanovich done 1-14-18
√ 5 ~ Keeper of the Lost Cities (Keeper of the Lost Cities #1) by Shannon Messenger done 1-16-18


READ

I’m in
All New and Deja Vu too
10/10. All done

~Deja Vu too~
1. Force of Temptation 1/13/18
2. Twice Tempted 1/14/18
3. Deadly Silence 1/16/18
4. Burn for Me 1/26/18
5. Spellbinder 1/10/18

~All New~
6. Darkfever 1/18/18
7. Step Beast 1/1/18
8. Rock Addiction 1/20/18
9. Valan Playboys 1/3/18
10. Taking on Tory 1/2/18

"All New and Deja Vu too” ~ January 2018
4/10


Deja Vu ~ Read 5 books that are: 1) a re-read, 2) from a previously read series or 3) a book from a favorite author.
1 ~ The Heart of Betrayal #2 in Series -- 01/15/18
2 ~ Steadfast #2 in Series -- 01/18/18
3 ~ Torn #2 in Series -- 01/29/18
4 ~
5 ~



All New ~ Read 5 books that are totally new to you. New author or just a new book/series.
1 ~ Born Wicked (new series) -- 01/23/18
2 ~ Stalking Jack the Ripper (new series)
3 ~
4 ~
5 ~

I’m in, just gotta sort my list out.

0/10 Read


Deja Vu
1. Archangel's Viper by Nalini Singh
2. A Marked Man by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
3. Gilbert by Bailey Bradford
4. A Destiny of Dragons by T.J. Klune
5. Blood Kiss by J.R. Ward

All New
1. Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley
2. Edge Of Hunger by Rhyannon Byrd
3. Prince of Tricks by Jane Kindred
4. Night's Cold Kiss by Tracey O'Hara
5. Blade Song by J.C. Daniels

All New and Deja Vu too-
10/10

Deja Vu

1) Seventh Grave and No Body 4/1/18
2) Tower of Dawn 11/1/18
3) Eighth Grave After Dark 13/1/18
4) The Death Sculptor 9/1/18
5) Secret Life of a Vampire 5/1/18


All New

1) Existence 6/1/18
2) Flight 18/1/18
3) Red Sister 15/1/18
4) Predestined 7/1/18
5) How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days 20/1/18

I'm in, will post as I go

Need to get back into doing these challenges, so will have a go!

All New and Deja Vu too

Deja Vu

1) The Laughing Corpse (re-read) FINISHED January 9th
2) One Silent Night (re-read) FINISHED January 12th
3) (re-read)
4) (re-read)
5) Black Arts (favourite author) FINISHED January 21st


All New

1) Old Dog, New TricksFINISHED January 3rd
2) Angela Death by C.N.Crawford (Not on Goodreads) FINISHED January 22nd
3)Covert Fae FINISHED January 27th
4)
5) Fallen Fae FINISHED January 27th

READ 7/10
Angela Death by C.N.Crawford

Woo Hoo!!! I love this...I'm still re-reading like crazy. Thank you!

7/10 Read

Deja Vu - Read 5 books that are: 1) a re-read, 2) from a previously read series or 3) a book from a favorite author.

1. Wild Things by Chloe Neill
2. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
3. Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep
4. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
5. Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews Fav author

All New - Read 5 books that are totally new to you. New author or just a new book/series.
6. Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper 3 STARS
7. The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens 4 STARS
8. Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine 5 STARS
9. Moon Burned by H. D. Gordon 4 STARS
10. Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire 3STARS

Great challenge!

Deja Vu
1. Bring the Heat
2. Blood Hunt
3. Serpent's Kiss
4. Chained by Night
5. Caveman Alien's Rage

All New
1. The Incuabri: Taken Part Two
2. More Than This
3. Won by an Alien
4. Chosen
5. Draekon Abduction: Exiled to the Prison Planet: A Sci-Fi Menage Romance

I'm going to try!!

1/10

Deja Vu
1. Darkfever
2. Halfway to the Grave - 1/3/18
3. The Brightest Embers
4. Torn
5. Dark Debt

All New
1. Wicked Game
2. The Spider
3. Tempt Me with Darkness
4. The Immortal Rules
5. Cracked

JANUARY 2018 - ALL NEW & DEJA VU
·Post 14


All New
·How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days by Kerrelyn Sparks The Embraced #1, new series (1/3/18)
·Bitter Ashes by Sara C. Roethle Bitter Ashes #1, new author (1/15/18)
·Lazy Son by Eve Langlais Hell's Son #1, new series (1/18/18)
·Love in Transit new authors (1/24/18)



Deja Vu
·Mr. Corporate by J.A. Huss Mister #3, favorite author (1/5/18)
·Freakn' Shifters Bundle by Eve Langlais re-read (1/8/18)
·To Vex A Valkyrie by Jane Cousins Southern Sanctuary #9, favorite author (1/10/18)
·Leather Pants by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff Happy Pants Cafe #2, favorite author (1/12/18)
·Wickedest Witch by Eve Langlais re-read (1/15/18)
·Force of Temptation by Suzanne Wright Mercury Pack #2, favorite author (1/30/18)

Thank you for running this challenge again this year.

All New and Déjà vu Too
1 January to 31 January, 2018

Read: 2/10

Déjà vu
✔️ Tink's Neverland by S.E. Smith (Re-read) (15/1/2018) ★★★★★
2. Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews (Kate Daniels Book 4/Favourite Author)
3. Scarlet by Marissa Meyer (The Lunar Chronicles Book 2)
4. A Taste for Control by Patrice Michelle (Kendrian Vampires Book 3)
5. Big Bad Wolf by Christine Warren (The Others Book 2)



All New
✔️ Steel by Terry Bolryder (Rent-a-dragon Book 1) (20/1/2018) ★★
2. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (Mercy Thompson Book 1)
3. Born in Blood by Alexandra Ivy (The Sentinels Book 1)
4. Shadow Moon by Chris Claremont (Chronicles of the Shadow War Book 1)
5. Wanted and Wired By Vivien Jackson (Wanted and Wired Book 1)

I'm in. I will update as i come across them

Déjà vu
1. Dark Lover 1/5
2. Lover Eternal 1/6
3. Lover Awakened 1/6
4. Lover Revealed 1/8
5. Lover Unbound 1/8

All New:
1. The Cowboy's Healing Ways 1/3
2. Simple Gone South 1/4
3. Naked in Death 1/11
4.
5.

Whoohoo first challenge of the year!

Déjà vu
1 ,The Failing Hours,Sara Ney finished 1/2/18🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
2 ,Double-Sided Magic,McKenzie Hunter finished 1/18/18🌟🌟🌟🌟
3 ,Obsidian Magic,McKenzie Hunterfinished 1/24/18🌟🌟🌟🌟
4
5

All New
1 ,Attack on Phoenix,Megg Jensenfinished 1/6/18🌟🌟🌟🌟
2 Not His Dragon,Annie Nicholas finished 1/26/18🌟🌟🌟🌟
3
4
5

Count me in! January 2018!


Déjà vu:

All New :
by Jordan L. Hawk Hexworld book 1 01/04/18

I'm going to give this a try! Will update as I go along.

All New and Deja Vu, too (January 2018)
8/10 Read

Deja Vu ~ Read 5 books that are: 1) a re-read, 2) from a previously read series or 3) a book from a favorite author.
1 ~ Fangs and Fennel, by Shannon Mayer (previously read series) 1/1
2 ~ Soulbound, by Bec McMaster (previously read series) 1/12
3 ~ Warprize, by Elizabeth Vaughan (re-read) 1/14
4 ~ The Ruler, by Elin Peer (previously read series) 1/15
5 ~ The Dirt on Ninth Grave, by Darynda Jones (previously read series) 1/21


All New ~ Read 5 books that are totally new to you. New author or just a new book/series.
1 ~ The Midwinter Mail-Order Bride, by Kati Wilde 1/9
2 ~ Seven Kinds of Hell, by Dana Cameron 1/15
3 ~ Bountiful, by Sarina Bowen 1/20
4 ~
5 ~

All New and Deja Vu, too
9/10 Read

Deja Vu
✅ 1. Aloha from Hell (book #3) by Richard Kadrey 1/18/18 ★★★★★
✅ 2. Transmetropolitan, Vol. 1 by Warren Ellis 1/5/18 ★★★★★
✅ 3. Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/12/18 ★★★★
4. Blood Fury by J.R. Ward
✅ 5. Flame in the Dark by Faith Hunter 1/24/18 ★★★★★+

All New
✅ 1. Slouch Witch by Helen Harper 1/3/18 ★★★
✅ 2. Six-Gun Snow White by Catherynne M. Valente 1/5/18 ★★★★★
✅ 3. Scott Pilgrim, Volume 1 by Bryan Lee O'Malley 1/10/18 ★★★★
✅ 4. Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward 1/11/18 ★★★★
✅ 5. Cincinnati's Savage Seamstress by Richard O. Jones 1/21/18 ★★

3/10 Read


Deja Vu
1. Archangel's Viper by Nalini Singh
2. A Marked Man by Sandrine Gasq-Dion 1/3
3. Gilbert by Bailey Bradford
4. A Destiny of Dragons by T.J. Klune 2/2
5. Blood Kiss by J.R. Ward 1/24

All New
1. Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley
2. Edge Of Hunger by Rhyannon Byrd
3. Prince of Tricks by Jane Kindred
4. Night's Cold Kiss by Tracey O'Hara
5. Blade Song by J.C. Daniels

PNR & UF - January 2018 - All New and Deja Vu too

3/3

Deja Vu
1) Origin in Death by J.D. Robb - 19th January (a favourite author)
2) A Second Chance by Jodi Taylor - 22nd January (a favourite series)
3)
4)
5)

All New
1) Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews - 8th January
2)
3)
4)
5)

Charlotte--you are in luck. There is only supposed to be one more book in that series, so at least you won't have to wait--and wait--and wait some more for the next one. I've been following it since Magic Bites was first released, way back in 2007. The series has already gone over how many books that Ilona and her husband had planned (this is a husband/wife writing team, in case you weren't aware) but they realized as they got closer to what was supposed to be the last book in the series that they were going to need more than a single book to handle the "big bad", especially with the way that he'd been built up in it. So they decided to extend the series by 2 books. And I have to admit--I AM wondering how they are going to handle it.

Well, I do hope you enjoyed reading about Kate and Curran and the rest of the crew in Atlanta.

It’s a series I’ve avoided for a long, long time Ann, because I’m not a fan of shifters - but I really, really enjoyed it. Kate’s a great character, but I LOVE Curran.

It’s almost convinced me to give Mercy Thompson another go. Maybe shifters aren’t as bad as I thought.

I’m in. Will edit and update. Unfortunately, can’t edit on iPhone. 🤗

Déjà vu~
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All New~
1•
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That's my favorite series. I hope you enjoy it!

How many of the Mercy Thompson books have you read Charlotte? I think they are getting better and better.

I read the first 2 Mercy Thompson books - 7 years ago. Keep putting off the rest of them.

I don't know if I'll get 5 in because I have a couple hefty nonfiction library books I need to read and take back. That said, I've already re-read Archangel's Heart by Nalini Singh so that's one down :)

I'd really like to catch up on a couple of series that I've let slide - Kresley Cole, Larissa Ione, and Gena Showalter - so maybe this will give me a kick in the right direction!

I'm not sure what books, so I'll add as I go. Looking forward to all the books I'll find/rediscover this year!

Deja Vu
✔1. Blood Vow by J.R. Ward Re-read
✔2. Blood Fury by J.R. Ward Fave Author
✔3. Kade's Dark Embrace by Kym Grosso Re-read
✔4. Storm Crossed by Dani Harper Series
✔5. The Dragon Finds Forever by Kristen Painter Series

All New
✔1. Mercy Blade by Faith Hunter
✔2. One True Mate by Julie Trettel
✔3. Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
✔4. SHIFT by Karina Espinosa
✔5. To Claim a King by May Sage

Do you guys count your re-reads as books read this year on your GR challenge? I did last year, just not so sure if I should this year.

I don't think I'll get 10 books in this month, but I can definitely do 5!
2/5 Completed

Deja Vu
1. Eleventh Grave in Moonlight by Darynda Jones ★★★★★
2. The Trouble with Twelfth Grave by Darynda Jones

Brand New
1. The Gender Game by Bella Forrest ★★★★
2. Ghost Gifts by Laura Spinella
3. The Vixen's Lead by Tate James

Lynn--if you read it, it counts. That's the way I look at it. And sometimes, especially when I'm in a lot of pain (stay out of car smashes, that's all I have to say) I have to re-read something that I already read, because it's the only way I can force myself to focus. Usually the light, humourous books are the ones that I read then (I think I've re-read Molly Harper's 2 series set in Half Moon Hollow about 15 times. And all of the Janet Evanovich 's as well. Plus another 5 or 6 writers that I can depend on to make me laugh, which definitely helps with the pain. So, count it. Well, as long as you aren't skipping entire chapters, that is.

I love re-reads! I especially enjoy when I catch things that I didn't the first time through. Sometimes, I like a story so much that I will read it again immediately. Six-Gun Snow White is the most recent one. And I think, that if I put in the time, it counts because that's time spent that I could have read something new. Since I chose to read something I like instead of something new, it shouldn't count against me.

On the flip side, The Little Prince is my go-to book for all kinds of things. It gives me hope when I am sad, it reminds me what love is about, it teaches me about responsibility and friendship and loneliness ... I can't possibly keep track of all the times that I have re-read it, so I don't.

Really, it's your list. Do what you want and forget the rest. It's really only for your pleasure anyway. No prizes for reading 10 books or 10,000 except for the enjoyment itself.

I think re-reads are great, and they Totally Count.
I actually just finished re-reading Magic Bites yesterday, and I was shocked at how much of the small stuff I had forgotten, but it has been years and a lot of books.
Charlotte, I am so glad you liked it, I think they are wonderful writers. I also hope that you do re-try Patricia Briggs because I think Mercy is also a strong female character.

° For the Deja Vu :
1) Feral Sins (The Phoenix Pack #1) by Suzanne Wright 1/08
2) Spiral of Need (The Mercury Pack #1) by Suzanne Wright 1/10
3) The Traitor's Daughter by Mary Goldberger 1/04
4) The Witch Prophecy by Mary Goldberger 1/05
5) Matefinder by Leia Stone 1/12

° All New
1) Wolf Spell (Wolf Trilogy Book 1) by M.R. Polish
2) Alpha Bet by Milly Taiden
3) Tainted Romance by Simone Elise 1/14
4) Twisting You by Simone Elise
5) Hereditary (Beatrice Harrow Series Book 1) by Jane Washington

Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy
January 2018
Duration: 1/1/2018 - 1/31/2018

Progress: 9 out of 10

As inspiration for my desire to do this as our first of the year challenge, I'm going to point a finger at Lynn and the realization that I too have been in a re-read mood. So, Lynn, this one is for you.

I've decided that we are really going to honour the god Janus, for whom January was named. He had 2 faces, one always looking back and one always looking forward so, I'm going to introduce the brand new challenge:

All New and Deja Vu too
This is any easy one to do:

For the Deja Vu part:
Read 5 books that are:
A re-read
From a previously read series (even if you haven't read this particular member of the series)
A book from a favourite author.
Mix and match as you please--or read all 5 books from 1 of the 3 categories.

1. Favorite Author: The Gatecrasher by Madeleine Wickham - *** - 1/8/2018 - 296 Pages
2. Previously Read Series: Love Bites by Lynsay Sands - **** - 1/18/2018 - 373 Pages
3. Favourtie Author: Tourist Season by Carl Hiaasen - *** - 1/24/2018 - 404 Pages
4. Previously Read Series: Mad About the Boy by Helen Fielding - ***** - 1/31/2018 - 336 Pages
5.


All New
Read 5 books that are totally new to you. New author or just a new book/series:

6. New Author:I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons by Kevin Hart - ***** - 1/3/2018 - 400 Pages
7. New Series: Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening by Marjorie M. Liu - ***** - 1/4/2018 - 202 Pages
8. New Author: Big Rock by Lauren Blakely - ***** - 1/4/2018 - 247 Pages
9. New Author: X by Ilyasah Shabazz - *** - 1/9/2018 - 348 Pages
10. New Author: Passing by Nella Larsen - **** - 1/17/2018 - 160 Pages



Basically, I decided that i was feeling lazy, and am looking forward to seeing my oldest grandson too much to put much thought into this right now. He's home from his first year in Stockholm--with 4 more years there in his contract--and, well, I want to go see him and maybe do a little grandma spoiling, ya know?

So, have fun, one and all.

Update Post #7
Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy January 2018 Challenge: Completed

Completed my 3 - post #22.

Great job guys!! You finished with several days to spare!

1st Challenge 2018

Read 10/10

Deja Vu
1. Kinked by Thea Harrison
2. Blood Possession by Tessa Dawn
3. Dragon Blood by Eileen Wilks
4. Blaze Erupting by Rebecca Zanetti
5. A Dragon's Family Album by Thea Harrison


All new
1. Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews
2. Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews
3. The Progeny by Tosca Lee
4. Haunting Charlie: Witches of Palmetto Point Book 1 by Wendy Wang
5. Wayward Spirits: Witches of Palmetto Point Book 2 by Wendy Wang

January Challenge 2018
10/10

re-reads
1. Fire & Ice by Aurelia Skye
2. Grinding Frost by Erin R. Bedford

previously read series
3. by Yumoyori Wilson
4. Pack Obsidian Gold by C.M. Stunich

favourite author.
5. by Amy Sumida

All New

6. Tradition Be Damned by Rebecca Royce
7. Yuki Shiro: 0 Absolutes: The Night Parade by C.A. Storm
8. J.O.Y: Tessandra Young Series by Yalu Taylors
9. Fire and Ash by N.R. Hairston
10. Open Your Eyes by Aspen Winters

Great challenge -- but only got 4 out of the 10 books finished.

Amy--remember, the only person you are competing with is yourself. Some of us (waves hand) have more time to read than others. (Which reminds me--drive carefully and defensively. Remember--the other drive IS out to get you. So be careful and stay out of car smashes.) So I have time to read a LOT and can get through more books than someone who is still working and has husband/kids at home.

January Challenge: All New and Deja Vu too
9/10

Deja Vu
1. Dark Swan by Gena Showalter
2. Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh
3. Vampires Gone Wild by Kerrelyn Sparks
4. Blood Fury by J.R. Ward
5. Born of Fury by Sherrilyn Kenyon

All New
1. Dark Enchantment by Kathy Morgan
2. Insurrection by Sherrilyn Kenyon
3. The Golden Cage by Kaitlyn Davis
4. Blood Trinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon