Harlequin Books discussion

This is a year-long challenge for 2018. You can use either the author's 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. At least 50% of the authors should be Harlequin authors.

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8/26

A... Date Read:
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H... Heidi Rice - Bound by Their Scandalous Baby... Date Read: Sep 24th
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J... Jennifer Hayward - Salazar's One-Night Heir... Date Read: Oct 3rd
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L... Lynne Graham - A Rich Man's Whim... Date Read: Nov 9th
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P... Penny Jordan - Marco's Convenient Wife / The Mistress's Secret... Date Read: Oct 5th
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S... Sara Craven - Witch's Harvest... Date Read: Sep 20th
T... Tara Pammi - Sheikh's Baby of Revenge... Date Read: Oct 19th
U... Date Read:
V... Violet Winspear - The Sheik's Captive - Date Read: Dec 31st
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Y... Yvoone Whittal - Valley of the Devil - Date Read: Mar 13th
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Harlequin Books wrote: "This is a year-long challenge for 2018. You can use either the author's 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 somewh..."

Having a go at this again this year - but couldn't Harlequin sign up a few more authors beginning with U or Z? It was so difficult to find any last time I had a go at this!!! (or maybe you have signed up some since I last had a go...)

Annie wrote: "Harlequin Books wrote: "This is a year-long challenge for 2018. You can use either the author's first or last name for each letter of the alphabet. For letters X and Z, as long as the letter is in ..."

Ooops! I forgot to add the * U rule which is if by November you haven't found an U author, you can use any author who has an U in their name anywhere.

Harlequin has 7 authors with a Z last name but some haven't written something for quite some time. If no one objects, I'll happily add Z to the list of letters that can get the November helper clause.

But, don't forget you are only required to have 50% from Harlequin. I try not because it would look really weird. LOL ~ Kim

that's good to know!

Hello everyone! I’d like to join this challenge but I’m not sure if I should start a list & then edit as months go by or wait till the end?

Dinou wrote: "Hello everyone! I’d like to join this challenge but I’m not sure if I should start a list & then edit as months go by or wait till the end?"

When I did this challenge once before, I posted my updated list monthly, just so that I could be social with it. I felt as if, if I only posted at the end of the year, I'd be doing it "on my own".
Just my personal preference...others may have done it differently.
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Dinou wrote: "Hello everyone! I’d like to join this challenge but I’m not sure if I should start a list & then edit as months go by or wait till the end?"

You are welcome to post as you wish.

Like Annie, I post monthly. It helps me to keep working on it throughout the year and I can ask for recommendations easily if everyone can see which letters I need the most help with. :)

Thank you both I’ll do it monthly then; I just didn’t want to clutter the thread (& by the way English isn’t my mother tongue so «please excuse my french » 😊)

BonJour Dinou. Sorry, I wish I could impress you by speaking more French but I studied Spanish in high school and one semester of Swedish in college. My French vocabulary is limited to what I learned from crossword puzzles. We're a small group who take on these year-long challenges so there shouldn't be any cluttering up concerns. ~ Kim

11/26


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C- Caitlin Crews Shameless Playboy read January 27th
D- Jane Donnelly The Silver Cage April
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G- Abby Green Restless Billionaire read January 28th
H- Lynn Raye Harris Heartless Rebel read March
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K- Jannette Kenny Illegitimate Tycoon read March
L- Jenny Lucas Forgotten Daughter read April
M- Sarah Morgan Tortured Rake read January 26th
N- Susan Napier Reckless Conduct read April
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R- Heidi Rice Surf, Sea And A Sexy Stranger (Modern Heat) read April
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Y- Maisey Yates The Inherited Bride read January 24th
Z- Karen van der Zee Marriage Shy read January 17th

clever of you to get your Z out of the way this early!
Last time I did this challenge I was desperate to find one by December.

Great start!

As you can see I’m mostly into « oldies » so Z was note a real problem although I was not really sure if it was supposed to be under V, D or Z. I took a chance... 😉

Dinou wrote: "As you can see I’m mostly into « oldies » so Z was note a real problem although I was not really sure if it was supposed to be under V, D or Z. I took a chance... 😉"

I went with the Dutch meaning of van der which means "of the" since she is from Holland. So, in this case, it would be Karen "of the" Zees.

THis is how far I've got with the challenge so far. It's always easier to fill in the list at the beginning of the year!
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B- Helen Bianchin, Alexei’s Passionate Revenge JAN
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G- Georgette Heyer, Friday’s Child JAN
H- Jennifer Hayward, Christmas at the Tycoon’s Command, JAN
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P- Diana Palmer, The Season of Love, JAN
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S- Michelle Styles, The Warrior’s Viking Bride JAN
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W – Cathy Williams, Legacy of His Revenge - Jan
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LOL, yes it is easier at the beginning of the year.

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K- Marguerite Kaye, Scandal at the Christmas Ball: A Governess for Christmas\Dancing with the Duke's Heir, Read in Jan
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M- Nana Malone, Never Christmas Without You: Just for the Holidays/His Holiday Gift Read in Jan
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R- Joanne Rock, Little Secrets: His Pregnant Secretary Read in Jan
S- Regina Scott, His Frontier Christmas Family Read in Jan
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I'm really pleased with my progress this month on this challenge - although it's always easier at the beginning of the year!
But I'm especially pleased at finding the author Xio Axelrod and getting that X out of the way this early in the challenge.

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A- Leah Ashton, The Prince’s fake fiancee, FEB
B- Helen Bianchin, Alexei’s Passionate Revenge JAN
C- Christine Merril, A Convenient Bride for the Soldier, FEB
D- Dani Collins, Prince’s Son of Scandal FEB
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F- Bella Frances, The Consequence she cannot deny, FEB
G- Georgette Heyer, Friday’s Child JAN
H- Jennifer Hayward, Christmas at the Tycoon’s Command, JAN
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J- Jane Porter, His Merciless Marriage Bargain, FEB
K- Sharon Kendrick, Bound to the Sicilian’s Bed FEB
L- Lynne Graham, The secret Valtinos baby, FEB
M- Melanie Milburne, A virgin for a vow, FEB
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P- Diana Palmer, The Season of Love, JAN
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S- Michelle Styles, The Warrior’s Viking Bride JAN
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V- (wendy vella – kindle)
W – Cathy Williams, Legacy of His Revenge - Jan
X- Xio Axelrod, The Warmup, FEB
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Annie, you have every right to be pleased with your progress! great job.

Dinou, keep up the steady pace and you'll have no issues finishing this one!

Gege, welcome to the challenge. I know you'll be passing me in no time. LOL

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J- Christy Jeffries, A Proposal for the Officer Read in Mar
K- Marguerite Kaye, Scandal at the Christmas Ball: A Governess for Christmas\Dancing with the Duke's Heir, Read in Jan
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M- Nana Malone, Never Christmas Without You: Just for the Holidays/His Holiday Gift Read in Jan
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R- Joanne Rock, Little Secrets: His Pregnant Secretary Read in Jan
S- Regina Scott, His Frontier Christmas Family Read in Jan
T- Lara Temple, Lord Hunter's Cinderella Heiress Read in Feb
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Y- Maisey Yates, Christmastime Cowboy Read in Feb
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Harlequin Books wrote: "Annie, you have every right to be pleased with your progress! great job.

Dinou, keep up the steady pace and you'll have no issues finishing this one!

Gege, welcome to the challenge. I know you'll..."

thanks!

Harlequin Books wrote: "Annie, you have every right to be pleased with your progress! great job.

Dinou, keep up the steady pace and you'll have no issues finishing this one!

Gege, welcome to the challenge. I know you'll..."

I haven’t really kept up the same pace but no worries, I know I can (almost) do it! Anyway, it’s definitely great fun.

Dinou - Last time I did this alphabet challenge I found it really easy at the beginning of the year, but then slowed right down later on as I tried to find the more unusual letters. And I recall I didn't finish all the challenges. Which put me off trying the next year. But I missed it so much I had to sign up again!

I already have 2 letters that I’m desperately looking for; that’s why I said « almost ». But then it’s still great fun because I’m not only reading books I already own but also finding books according to their author’s name... By the way, « Yeah for your X »!

I list these challenges with the hope that everyone will dive into their poor To-be-Read backlog of books or discover new authors and genres or just a fun way to keep track of reading your favorites throughout the year. So happy to hear it is working! ~ Kim

Dinou wrote: "I already have 2 letters that I’m desperately looking for; that’s why I said « almost ». But then it’s still great fun because I’m not only reading books I already own but also finding books accord..."
That "X" was a good little story, too!

I’m so happy to tell you all that after more or less 40 years or Harlequin reading I finally read a whole saga (in the right order too): the Bad Blood 8 books! I’m so glad that I almost don’t mind bothering you with this useless news... Did I say that I love this challenge? Anyone’s suggestion for an other saga is welcome. Now I just have to find all the other lettres...

Dinou wrote: "I’m so happy to tell you all that after more or less 40 years or Harlequin reading I finally read a whole saga (in the right order too): the Bad Blood 8 books! I’m so glad that I almost don’t mind ..."
Good going, Dinou!

Dinou wrote: "I’m so happy to tell you all that after more or less 40 years or Harlequin reading I finally read a whole saga (in the right order too): the Bad Blood 8 books! I’m so glad that I almost don’t mind ..."

I enjoyed the Undressed by the Boss series but I really love work-place romances. There are so many series in Harlequin Presents, it is hard to narrow it down for recommending.

I've managed to add another 4 authors to the list in April:
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A- Leah Ashton, The Prince’s fake fiancee, FEB
B- Helen Bianchin, Alexei’s Passionate Revenge JAN
C- Christine Merril, A Convenient Bride for the Soldier, FEB
D- Dani Collins, Prince’s Son of Scandal FEB
E- Lucy Ellis, Redemption of a ruthless Billionaire, APRIL
F- Bella Frances, The Consequence she cannot deny, FEB
G- Georgette Heyer, Friday’s Child JAN
H- Jennifer Hayward, Christmas at the Tycoon’s Command, JAN
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J- Jane Porter, His Merciless Marriage Bargain, FEB
K- Sharon Kendrick, Bound to the Sicilian’s Bed FEB
L- Lynne Graham, The secret Valtinos baby, FEB
M- Melanie Milburne, A virgin for a vow, FEB
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P- Diana Palmer, The Season of Love, JAN
Q- Julia Quinn, Mr Cavendish, I Presume, APRIL
R- Lari Robinson, Winning the Mail Order Bride, APRIL
S- Michelle Styles, The Warrior’s Viking Bride JAN
T- Tara Pammi, Bought with the Italians ring APRIL
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W – Cathy Williams, Legacy of His Revenge - Jan
X- Xio Axelrod, The Warmup, FEB
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C- Caro Carson, The Lieutenants' Online Love, Read in May
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F- Lori Foster, Fast Burn, Read in April
G- Louisa George, Reunited by Their Secret Son, Read in May
H- Charlotte Hawkes, A Bride to Redeem Him, Read in April
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J- Christy Jeffries, A Proposal for the Officer Read in Mar
K- Marguerite Kaye, Scandal at the Christmas Ball: A Governess for Christmas\Dancing with the Duke's Heir, Read in Jan
L- Jill Lynn, Her Texas Cowboy, Read in May
M- Nana Malone, Never Christmas Without You: Just for the Holidays/His Holiday Gift Read in Jan
N- Nicki Night, It Must Be Love, Read in May
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R- Joanne Rock, Little Secrets: His Pregnant Secretary Read in Jan
S- Regina Scott, His Frontier Christmas Family Read in Jan
T- Lara Temple, Lord Hunter's Cinderella Heiress Read in Feb
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W- Amber Leigh Williams, Navy SEAL's Match Read in May
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Y- Maisey Yates, Christmastime Cowboy Read in Feb
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Only added one author to my tally for May...it's getting harder every month!

20 of 26 completed

A- Leah Ashton, The Prince’s fake fiancee, FEB
B- Helen Bianchin, Alexei’s Passionate Revenge JAN
C- Christine Merril, A Convenient Bride for the Soldier, FEB
D- Dani Collins, Prince’s Son of Scandal FEB
E- Lucy Ellis, Redemption of a ruthless Billionaire, APRIL
F- Bella Frances, The Consequence she cannot deny, FEB
G- Georgette Heyer, Friday’s Child JAN
H- Jennifer Hayward, Christmas at the Tycoon’s Command, JAN
I- Grace Ingram – Red Adam’s Lady (historical) MAY
J- Jane Porter, His Merciless Marriage Bargain, FEB
K- Sharon Kendrick, Bound to the Sicilian’s Bed FEB
L- Lynne Graham, The secret Valtinos baby, FEB
M- Melanie Milburne, A virgin for a vow, FEB
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P- Diana Palmer, The Season of Love, JAN
Q- Julia Quinn, Mr Cavendish, I Presume, APRIL
R- Lari Robinson, Winning the Mail Order Bride, APRIL
S- Michelle Styles, The Warrior’s Viking Bride JAN
T- Tara Pammi, Bought with the Italians ring APRIL
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W – Cathy Williams, Legacy of His Revenge - Jan
X- Xio Axelrod, The Warmup, FEB
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My list of needed letters is finally getting to the point that I can write them down and not think it is impossible. LOL I find myself reading more book blurbs when trying to decide which books to buy each month. These challenges definitely get me to buy new-to-me authors which I love doing. :) My dream is to someday be able to buy all the books I want without worrying about going over my budget! ~ Kim

Harlequin Books wrote: "My list of needed letters is finally getting to the point that I can write them down and not think it is impossible. LOL I find myself reading more book blurbs when trying to decide which books to ..."
yes it certainly makes me think a bit more before just buying books from my favourite authors...

A-ALLISON LEIGH-WEAVER WEDDING -4/18
B-BETTS, HEIDI-FORTUNE’S FORBIDDEN WOMEN 2/18
C-CLARK, CATHY – STROKE OF MIDNIGHT 2/18
D-DARCY EMMA-THE SEDUCTION OF KIERA 9/18
E-ELIZABETH BEAVERLY- FLIRTING WITH TROUBLE 5/18
F-FIELD, SARA- PREGNANCY OF CONVENIENCE 2/18
G- GRAHAM, LYNN- BOUGHT FOR GREEK REVENGE 5/18
I- ISABEL SHARPE- SOME LIKE IT HOT 2/18
J- JOHNSON, JOAN- UNFORGIVEN BRIDE 6/18
K- KENDRICK, SHARON- SICILIAN HUSBAND UNEXPECTED BRIDE 4/18
L- LEONARD, TINA – RENEGADE COWBOY 7/18
M- MYER, HELEN- AFTER YOUR 3/18
N- NAPIER, SUSAN- SECRET SEDUCTION 2/18
O- OSBORNE, KIRTSTEN- WYOMING WEDDING 4/18
P- PALMER DIANA – LIONHEARTED 11/18
Q- QUINN, TARA TAYLOR – CASSIDY’S KIDS 3/18
R- RIMMER, CHRISTINE- NO LESS THAN A LIFETIME 10/18
S- SPENSER CATHERINE- ITALIAN DOCTOR’S MISTRESS 5/18
T- THACKER, CATHERINE- ONE WILD COWBOY 1/18
U- UNDERWOOD SYBIL- WESTERN ANGEL 3/18
V- VIVIAN AREND-WOLF SIGNS 11/18
W- WINTER REBECCA- TEXAS RANGER’S NANNY 2/18
X- DEVEREAUX, JUDE- THE HEIRESS 11/18
Y-YVONNE LYNDSEY- JEALOUSY AND JEWELED PROPOSALS 7/18
Z- ZANE, LILY= THE PROPOSAL 8/18

wow Pam, you've completed another A - Z challenge! I have made hardly any progress since about July...

I have just joined this group.
Will there be the another A to Z Authors starting in Jan 2019?

Elaine wrote: "I have just joined this group.
Will there be the another A to Z Authors starting in Jan 2019?"

I certainly hope so. Next year I plan to get all the awkward letters done FIRST - as I get so busy this time of year I never seem to have time to track down the X, U and Q's

Annie wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I have just joined this group.
Will there be the another A to Z Authors starting in Jan 2019?"

I certainly hope so. Next year I plan to get all the awkward letters done FIRST - as ..."

Marvellous. I'll take part....I love reading Harlequin authors. Good luck finding X, U and Q's.

Hi Elaine. :) Yes, I will definitely be running the same yearly challenges in 2019. Hopefully, I will do better. My schedule has been overtaken this year since my mom broke her back in June. I've been reading but not looking for the letters so my challenges will fail this time. Go 2019!

Pam, as usual, you amaze me.

Annie, I have no hope to find my missing letters at this late date but I'm crossing my fingers for you!

~Kim

Harlequin Books wrote: "Hi Elaine. :) Yes, I will definitely be running the same yearly challenges in 2019. Hopefully, I will do better. My schedule has been overtaken this year since my mom broke her back in June. I've b..."
I've given up too :( Daughter had a very difficult pregnancy this year and my own reading took a back seat to caring for her. She had a healthy baby in September, but is only just out of the woods herself. But I'm looking forward to starting afresh in the New Year...and this time I'm going to track down those difficult letters first!

Annie wrote: "Harlequin Books wrote: "Hi Elaine. :) Yes, I will definitely be running the same yearly challenges in 2019. Hopefully, I will do better. My schedule has been overtaken this year since my mom broke ..."

(((hugs))) and Congratulations! Very happy your daughter is out of the woods and now you can focus all your energy on being a Grandma. :)

Harlequin Books wrote: "Annie wrote: "Harlequin Books wrote: "Hi Elaine. :) Yes, I will definitely be running the same yearly challenges in 2019. Hopefully, I will do better. My schedule has been overtaken this year since..."
thank you!

Annie wrote: "Harlequin Books wrote: "Annie wrote: "Harlequin Books wrote: "Hi Elaine. :) Yes, I will definitely be running the same yearly challenges in 2019. Hopefully, I will do better. My schedule has been o..."

I look forward to the challenges next year. Happy Christmas!

Oh thanks. I did not do the Hero or Heroine A to Z this year. I find that hard and a bit stressful

Pam wrote: "Oh thanks. I did not do the Hero or Heroine A to Z this year. I find that hard and a bit stressful"

Im going to have a go at the Harlequin Books challenge. Not read up on it properly, but I know its A to Z, and I believe you read about half and perhaps the other half is your choice. Not sure though.

Elaine wrote: "Pam wrote: "Oh thanks. I did not do the Hero or Heroine A to Z this year. I find that hard and a bit stressful"

Im going to have a go at the Harlequin Books challenge. Not read up on it properly, ..."

I think the aim is to have as many as possible published by harlequin, but when it comes to x, z, q and u...you've GOT to be flexible (that's my take anyway!) Hope you have fun with this next year Elaine x

Annie wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Pam wrote: "Oh thanks. I did not do the Hero or Heroine A to Z this year. I find that hard and a bit stressful"

Im going to have a go at the Harlequin Books challenge. Not read up o..."

I will make sure to read the rules.