The Lost Challenges discussion

For this love story you get to pick the love couple. The catch is they can't be in love in any part of a series or a book. It doesn't have to be a main character but the character has to have a name. The postman or a munchkin won't do. The characters can be from the same book series if they have never been in love. Each character can be used once. You don't have to give a reasoning but if you would like to I would love to hear the reason :-)

So pick two characters for each love match and read a book for each character. So you will read two books for each love match.

You can choose to work on one couple at a time or several at the same time but each couple must be finished in order to get the badge you pick.

Example:
You CAN pair Stephanie Plum and Robin Hood
But you CAN NOT pair Stephanie Plum with Ranger/Morelli/ Disel.
You CAN however match Ranger with Morelli.
You CAN pair Harry Potter with Anne Shirley
You CAN Not pair Anne Shirley with Gilbert Blythe.
You CAN pair Diana Barry with Gilbert Blythe

Love Couples
Duration: February 1, 2026 - 7/31/2026
Level 1: 10 - 20 couples (20-40 books)
Level 2: 21 or more (42 books or more)

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Challenge Rules
*Please post a partial list of the challenge when you sign up.
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for one task or letter
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.

*When you have finished, please re-post your whole challenge as a new message and MARK AS FINISHED or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge

(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)

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Angel Book Junkie
Anne

Caraina
Chrissie
Christina (AKA Babbling)

Emeli
Frankie
Genevieve

Julesy

Lali & Michelle
Laura Z
LaurLa

Melissa A
Suzanne

Love Couples
Duration: February 1, 2026 - 7/31/2026
Level 1: 10 - 20 couples (20-40 books)
Level 2: 21 or more (42 books or more)

1. Mrs. Plum and Morelli. (Morelli wants a traditional house wife and Mrs Plum is)

Love Couples
Duration: February 1, 2026 - 7/31/2026

Level 2: 21 or more (42 books or more)

20/42 Books Completed

01. Piers Webb and Spencer Song
*Piers:Enemies to Lovers-Lani Lynn Vale 2/02/26
*New Girl in the Falls-Elle Gray 2/06/26

02.Stephanie Plum and Declan Steele
*Stephanie:Takedown Twenty-Janet Evanovich 2/02/26
*Declan:The Live-In Temptation-Brighton Walsh 2/03/26

03.Val Costa and Noah Hayes
*Val:Gone by Dawn-H.K. Christie 2/01/26
*Noah:Unbroken-Nyssa Kathryn 2/04/26

04.Mickey Haller and Emily Slate
*Micky:The Proving Ground-Michael Connelly 2/05/26
*Emily:Can't Miss Her-Alex Sigmore 2/09/26

05.Violet Darger and Dax Styles
*Violet:Lonesome Highway-L.T. Vargus 2/04/26
*Dax:Dark Hearts-D.K. Hood 2/14/26

06.Madison Knight and Scott Lane
*Madison:Justified-Carolyn Arnold 2/12/26
*Scott:Curly-Lilly Atlas 2/17/26

07.Rebecca West and Apollo Reigns
*Rebecca:Shadow's Sacrifice-Mary Stone 2/19/26
*Apollo:Mistaken Identity-Lani Lynn Vale 2/20/26

08.Abigail and Xavier
*Abigail:You Can Scream-Rebecca Zanetti 2/10/26
*Xavier:The Convict-A.J. Rivers 2/22/26

09.Jordan and Ranger
*Jordan:The Best Man: Unfinished Business-Malcolm D. Lee 2/21/26
*Ranger:Top Secret Twenty-One-Janet Evanovich 2/24/26

10.Harriet and Ryder
*Harriet:Edge-Tracy Clark 2/24/26
*Ryder:Make It Out Alive-Allison Brennan 2/25/26

11.Lyriq and Thatcher
*Thatcher:Cheater-Rachel Van Dyken 2/19/26
*Lyriq:Boom Town-Nic Stone 3/06/26

12. Lucy and Scott
*Lucy:Fatal Frost-Karen MacInerney 2/28/26
*Scott:Spec-Lilly Atlas 3/03/26

13.Gemma and Ace
*Gemma:The Badge-Lena Hendrix 3/01/26
*Ace:Thaw of Spring-Rebecca Zanetti 3/04/26

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Welcome Frankie

Love Couples: 7/21+
Duration: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026

Level 1: 10 - 20 couples (20-40 books)
Level 2: 21 or more (42 books or more)

1. Adriana and Ryan both understand the pressure of competitive sports and prize emotional safety and acceptance in their romantic relationships.
💗 Finding Her Edge | Jennifer Iacopelli | 02.04.26 | Adriana Russo
💗 Top Ten | Katie Cotugno | 02.07.26 | Ryan McCullough



2. Graham is traditional and needs someone to challenge him. A knife-wielding Elizabeth seems perfect.
💗 The Ministry of Time | Kaliane Bradley | 02.06.26 | Graham Gore
💗 Pride and Prejudice and Zombies | Seth Grahame-Smith | 02.08.26 | Elizabeth Bennett



3. Brad and Liv both live in coastal communities and crave connection and constancy. It’s a second chance at love for them.
💗 Longing for a Hero | Debra Clopton | 02.10.26 | Brad Sinclair
💗 Seven Summers | Paige Toon | 02.12.26 | Liv Arterton



4. Jeremy and Emma both thrive on witty banter and (because of previous traumas) value safety and respect in their relationships.
💗 Say No to the Duke | Eloisa James | 02.11.26 | Jeremy Roden
💗 Valentine's Slay | Navessa Allen | 02.13.26 | Emma Landry



5. Demon spent his childhood in the foster care system. Sybil grew up as a nameless foundling They both seek unconditional love and emotional safety – a stability they both lacked growing up.
💗 Demon Copperhead | Barbara Kingsolver | 02.20.26 | Demon Copperhead
💗 The Knight and the Moth | Rachel Gillig | 02.21.26 | Sybil Denning



6. Gus and Roxy were both raised on ranches and are undeniably attractive, but what they really want is a family they can really count on. Sounds like they’re made for each other!
💗 Lost and Lassoed | Lyla Sage | 02.22.26 | August ‘Gus’ Ryder
💗 Dirty Little Secret | Jennifer Ryan | 03.05.26 | Roxy Cordero



7. Phoebe seeks total belonging and family, a kindred spirit, honesty and mutual recognition, and equal respect over social standing. Alex has a deep-seated need for security, stability, and a partner who treats him as a "permanent home" rather than a temporary escape. They might find what they need in each other.
💗 How the Marquess Was Won | Julie Anne Long | 02.07.26 | Phoebe Vale
💗 People We Meet on Vacation | Emily Henry | 03.08.26 | Alex Nilsen

Laura Z wrote: "Love Couples: 0/21+
Duration: February 1, 2026 - 7/31/2026

Level 1: 10 - 20 couples (20-40 books)
Level 2: 21 or more (42 books or more)

I don't know about this one. It seems kind of tough... but..."
Glad you are trying it out. Welcome.

This could be fun.

Duration: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026

Level 1: 10 - 20 couples (20-40 books)
Level 2: 21 or more (42 books or more)

Progress: 5/10

currently reading:

❤️1. Direktor Kleeberger ♥ Roland (Direktor Kleeberger needs someone as calm as himself and Roland fits quite well)
Books: Einstein im Bade by Daniel Mellem ✓ 26/02/07 & Verwirrung der Gefühle by Stefan Zweig ✓ 26/02/18

❤️2. Neon Benton ♥ Lucy Honeychurch
Books: 24 Sekunden ab jetzt: Eine ganz normale Liebesgeschichte ✓ 26/02/09 & A Room with a View by E.M. Forster ✓ 26/02/28

❤️3. Miketsukami Soushi ♥ Shane Hollander (Personality wise Soushi is as much a tease as Ilya is)
Books: Secret Service: Maison de Ayakashi by Cocoa Fujiwara✓ 26/02/11 & Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid ✓ 26/02/14

❤️4. Kip Grady ♥ Kyle Swift (Kyle has a crush on Kip anyway, so)
Books: Game Changer by Rachel Reid ✓ 26/02/21 & Common Goal by Rachel Reid ✓ 26/03/01

❤️5. Nel Wright Greene ♥ Marcus Goldman
Books: Sula by Toni Morrison ✓ 26/03/09 & Die Geschichte der Baltimores by Joël Dicker ✓ 26/03/10

Pending:
Ilya Rozanov - The Long Game by Rachel Reid ✓ 26/02/15
Ryan Price - Tough Guy by Rachel Reid ✓ 26/02/24
Troy Barrett or Harris Drover or Wyatt Hayes - Role Model by Rachel Reid ✓ 26/03/03

Welcome Chrissie. I am hoping it gives people to be outrageous if they like.

Love Couples
Duration: February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026

*For this love story you get to pick the love couple. The catch is they can't be in love in any part of a series or a book. It doesn't have to be a main character but the character has to have a name.
*So pick two characters for each love match and read a book for each character. So you will read two books for each love match.

Level 1: 10 - 20 couples (20-40 books)
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Welcome Caraina

Love Couples
Duration: February 1, 2026 - 7/31/2026
Level 1: 10 - 20 couples (20-40 books)

1. 💘Weston from Wake Now in the Fire: A Graphic Novel by Jarrett Dapier - Feb. 3
and 💘Nicole from Buckle Up by Lawrence Lindell - Feb. 4
2. 💘Coco from Let's Go, Coco!: A Graphic Novel – A Funny, Heartfelt Story About Basketball and Friendship for Kids by Coco Fox - Feb. 4
and 💘Abby from If the Shoe Fits: The Graphic Novel by Sarah Mlynowski - Feb. 6
3. 💘Grace from See One, Do One, Teach One: The Art of Becoming a Doctor: A Graphic Memoir by Grace Farris - Feb. 8
and 💘Christine from Halfway There: A Graphic Memoir of Self-Discovery by Christine Mari - Feb. 11
4. 💘Marnie from Tiffany’s Griffon by Magnolia Porter Siddell - Feb. 11
and 💘Erin from Unplugged and Unpopular by Mat Heagerty - Feb. 13
5. 💘Chloe from Breaking Up by Aimee Friedman - Feb. 15
and 💘Lindsey from Lindsey Cheng Dates a White Boy!!! by Asia Miller - Feb. 19
6. 💘Chris from You and Me on Repeat by Mary Shyne - Feb. 26
and 💘Dena from Huda F Cares? by Huda Fahmy - Feb. 26
7. 💘Abe from The Love Report, Volume Three by BéKa
and 💘Shoko from A Silent Voice, Vol. 2 by Yoshitoki Oima - Mar. 6
8. 💘Mella from Botticelli's Apprentice: A Graphic Novel – An Illustrated Tale of Renaissance Italy and an Ambitious Girl's Courage for Kids by Ursula Murray Husted - Mar. 10
and 💘Riley from Pet Placement Society by Primo Gallanosa - Mar. 13
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Welcome Julesy

Genevieve wrote: "The catch is they can't be in love in any part of a series or a book."

So any two characters will do, even from different series? Does it matter if they're in a relationship/in love in their own series? If I pair up a woman from series A and a man from series B, and they're in relationships in their own series, but not with each other, would that work?

Duration: February 1, 2026 - 7/31/2026

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Love Couples
Duration: February 1, 2026 - 7/31/2026

Level 2: 21 or more (42 books or more)

8/21 Couples

☑️ Pair 1 - Rebounders - Seeking a long term relationship
Megan - Secondary Character - 30ish; best friend of MC; lives in Ohio; works nights in a bar; very good looking; dog lover; loyal friend; wants a long term commitment.
Crime Rangoon (Noodle Shop Mystery 12) Vivien Chien 02/02/26
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Brent - Secondary Character- 30ish; ex of MC (was her high school boyfriend); pilot; from Alaska but family had relocated to lower 48; very good looking; was rejected after trying to rekindle an old romance; but is looking for a real thing.
Alaska Reunion (Wild River 5) Jennifer Snow 02/05/26

☑️ Pair 2 - Loners Nolonger - Not Ready to Retire
Tyrone Boone - Secondary Character; older; retired “spook” but still freelancing; apparently single; loyal; physically fit; independent means; music lover; dog owner; and always on the go - but could use better work/life balance.
Independence Hall (I, Q 1) Roland Smith 02/02/26
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Lamorna - Secondary Character; mother of MC; widowed; 83; has lived a quiet life in Cornwall; craves adventure; widowed; loves the arts; loves animals - could provide a ready made family to right person and they could add adventure to hers.
Mince Pies and Murder (Morwenna Mutton 4) J.R. Leigh 02/10/26

☑️ Pair 3 - Mature Rep - New Start
Thomas Nightingale - Secondary Character - Older (indeterminate); has lived many lives protecting and serving; magical; dignified but caring; snappy dresser; investing in the future; sexually is likely pan or gay - but seems to be inactive. Served in WW1 - has scars from the experience.
Stone and Sky (Rivers of London 10) Ben Aaronovitch 02/03/26
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Francis Fortier - Secondary Character; 70s; asexual; recently widowed; has mechanical and electrical skills; interested in creative cooking; served in WW1 - has scars from the experience.
Love & Saffron Kim Fay 02/07/26

☑️ Pair 4 - Need to Move On
Anna Cruz - long-term friend of MC’s husband (carried a torch for him) - mid-40s but looks younger; single; violinist; loves to travel; comes from a wealthy family.
Misinterpretation Ledia Xhoga 02/04/26
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Karl Urbank - Secondary character; mid-30s; single American agent living in UK posing as import/export agent; would like to settle down with someone who “gets it”.
The Blake Assignment (Janet Markham Bennett 2) Diana Xarissa 02/06/26

☑️ Pair 5 - Older than Their Years
Aubrey Price - Main Character; single; female; mid-20s; orphaned at 16; works as a bartender; has loyal friends; investigates parents’ death seeking justice.
Anatomy of an Alibi Ashley Elston 02/06/26
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David -Secondary Character; newly single; late 20s; works at a college; last girlfriend had unresolved trauma; would only be willing to risk getting involved with Aubrey as she’s solved her mystery and is ready to move on.
Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore Matthew J. Sullivan 02/08/26

☑️ Pair 6 - Healing Relationship/Young Love
Lily Wilson - Secondary character; late teen; university bound; single; recently lost her grandmother who raised her because her parents are junkies; needs a partner with loving family that would welcome her.
Loved and Missed Susie Boyt 02/06/26
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Tai Jack Young - Secondary Character; early 20s; well educated; polyglot translator and team member for the Roosevelt brothers; parents are American Caucasian and Chinese; he was raised in Hawaii.
The Beast in the Clouds: The Roosevelt Brothers' Deadly Quest to Find the Mythical Giant Panda Nathalia Holt 02/08/26

☑️ Pair 7 - Ready to Move On
Olivia Blake - Main Character; 40; divorced for a decade; lives in mansion on Cornish coast; former Met detective; in remission from a serious illness; adult daughter; ready for appropriate, upbeat, active, dog lover.
My Husband's Wife Alice Feeney 02/09/26
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Trip Ingraham - Secondary Characters; thirty-something; widowed; lawyer; recovering alcoholic (hopefully); dog lover; needs TLC.
The Wife Upstairs Rachel Hawkins 02/13/26

☑️ Pair 8 - Young and Wanting to Build a Family
Mary Stevenson - Secondary character; mid-20s; single; well-educated; adopt by loving family and recently reunited with birth parents; lives in Italy but was raised in England. Would relocate.
Murder in Venice (Armstrong and Oscar 13) T.A. Williams 02/11/26
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Charlie Wilson - Secondary Character; male; mid-20s; gardener; financially set; reliable, honest, caring; clairvoyant; only child; widowed mother who has her own life. Lives in New Zealand.
The Retired Assassin's Guide to Country Gardening (Retired Assassin’s 1) Naomi Kuttner 02/14/26

Barb wrote: "Genevieve wrote: "The catch is they can't be in love in any part of a series or a book."

So any two characters will do, even from different series? Does it matter if they're in a relationship/in l..."

Yes it would work. It can be from different series and it doesn't matter if they have love interest in their series as long as you don't pair them with the love interest in their own series.

Welcome Emeli & Melissa A

Love Couples
February 1 - July 31, 2026

25/42

1. Mrs. Murphy, an experienced feline divorcée & Joel Grey, an experienced cat-about-town.
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2. Gemma Doyle from the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mysteries & Colonel Haviland de Luce, the father of Flavia de Luce
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❤️ As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley 3/13/26

3. Savannah Reid & Arlo Beavers; she's a former police officer in her 40s looking for a a handsome man, he's a handsome police officer in his 50s ready for a relationship
❤️ Just Desserts (Savannah Reid Mystery #1) by G.A. McKevett 2/2/26
❤️ Knot In My Backyard (Quilting Mystery #2) by Mary Marks 2/14/26

4. Fortune Redding & Nick Pratt (They are both attractive, no-nonsense type people who like to hunt down bad guys.)
❤️ Clue Krewe by Jana Deleon 2/4/26
❤️ Death, Taxes, and a Satin Garter by Diane Kelly 3/7/26

5. Paul Harrison & Thursday Next (He is a ghost & she has experience in dealing with all types of unusual phenomenon)
❤️ Night of the Living Deed by E.J. Copperman 2/6/26
❤️ Lost in a Good Book by Jasper Fforde 2/7/26

6. Pamela Paterson & Lindell Hart (They both like to solve crimes and seem to enjoy a low-key lifestyle.)
❤️ Irish Knit Murder by Peggy Ehrhart 2/9/26
❤️ The Readaholics and the Gothic Gala by Laura DiSilverio 3/5/26

7. Jesse Andrews & Gráinne O'Sullivan (Two young fun-loving people; he has money, she likes money; she has a great family, which he will appreciate.)
❤️ Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood 2/11/26
❤️ Murder at an Irish Bakery by Carlene O'Connor 3/9/26

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❤️ Death in Rough Water by Francine Mathews 2/11/26
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❤️ Book 'Em, Eddie by Laurie Cass 2/16/26
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10. Pippa Fitz-Amobi & Bash Henry (two teenagers - he can help her relax and she can loan him her parents)
❤️ Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson 2/18/26
❤️ Audre & Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams 2/20/26

11. Marnie Walsh & Jake Weston ( Both have a great sense of humor and Jake could help Marnie with her self esteem)
❤️ You Are Here by David Nicholls 2/22/26
❤️ Rock Bottom Girl by Lucy Score 3/12/26

12. Sebastian Fell & Anika Fox (He's a music producer & she's a film producer)
❤️ Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston 2/24/26
❤️ My Royal Showmance by Lexi Blake. 2/27/26

13. Bill & Sima (Daniel's mom) (Bill is a kind loyal man and Sima is an immigrant mother who deserves kindness after her first two husbands- one who abandoned her and the other who was violent)
❤️ Lab Girl by Hope Jahren 3/2/26
❤️ Everything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri 3/8/26

14. Jane Steward & Alfie Lane (They both love books.)
❤️ Murder on the Poet's Walk by Ellery Adams 3/3/26
❤️ This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page 3/10/26

15. Lila Wilkins &
❤️ Played by the Book by Lucy Arlington 3/11/26
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❤️ Kat Wolfe Investigates by Lauren St. John 3/18/26
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Genevieve wrote: "


For this love story you get to pick the love couple. The catch is they can't be in love in any part of a series or a book. It doesn't have to be a main character but the character has to have ..."

Cutest challenge ever!!

Love Couples
Duration: February 1, 2026 - 7/31/2026
Level 1: 10 - 20 couples (20-40 books)
Level 2: 21 or more (42 books or more)

1.) No Words by Meg Cabot 2/6/2026
Chloe Wright and Rex
2.) Theo of Golden by Allen Levi 2/13/2026
Ellen and Tony
3.) Body Check by Elle Kennedy 2/14/2026
Darcy and Sam
4.) The Cracked Spine by Paige Shelton 2/19/2026
Edwin and Rosie
5.) A Shadow in Moscow by Katherine Reay 2/26/2026
Ingrid and Adam
6.)Hazel Says No by Jessica Berger Gross 3/4/2026
Wolf and Grace
7.) A Killer Wedding by Joan O'Leary 3/13/2026
Christine and Denny

Genevieve wrote: "Barb wrote: "Genevieve wrote: "The catch is they can't be in love in any part of a series or a book."

So any two characters will do, even from different series? Does it matter if they're in a rela..."

It can be from different series and it doesn't matter if they have love interest in their series as long as you don't pair them with the love interest in their own series."

Good to know, thanks!

Welcome Lali & Michelle and Anne.

Lali & Michelle wrote: "Genevieve wrote: "


For this love story you get to pick the love couple. The catch is they can't be in love in any part of a series or a book. It doesn't have to be a main character but the charac..."

Thanks

Love Couples
Duration: February 1, 2026 - 7/31/2026
Level 2: 21 or more (42 books or more)

1. Gigi Graham and Coach Jensen - Well first it would be gross. and He is old enough to be her grandfather | The Graham Effect | Elle Kennedy | 02.01
2. Diana and Tucker | Just not a match made in heaven | The Dixon Rule | Elle Kennedy | 02.09
3. Kricket and Enrique | Um. They are better as friends and Enrique has him a boo. | Under Different Stars | Amy A. Bartol | 02.11
4. Thumper and Tate | No way no how. Plus she works better with Wylder anyway | Men of Inked Series #1 | Crave | Chelle Bliss | 02.14
5. Harry Potter and Luna Lovegood | Harry Potter #5 | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | J.K. Rowling | 02.23
6. Draco Malfoy and Hermonie Granger | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone | J.K. Rowling | 03.02

Welcome Angel Book Junkie

Love Couples
Duration: February 1, 2026 - 7/31/2026
Level 1: 10 - 20 couples (20-40 books)

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Welcome Christina (AKA Babbling)

Love Couples
February - July 2026

My Love Couples Challenge (msg 29)

Level 1: 10 - 20 couples 💜 20-40 books
Books Read 💜


Couple 1 ❱❱ Serena Parish and Connor Keene
They're both wolf shifters and belong together
💜Serena ❱❱ Mate ❱❱ 02.01 ★★★★
💜Connor ❱❱ Devouring Darkness ❱❱ 02.03 ★★★★


Couple 2 ❱❱ Liam O'Neil and Catherine Donnelly
He's a traditional guy and can offer her the security she craves
💜Liam ❱❱ Taking the Heat ❱❱ 02.05 ★★★★
💜Catherine ❱❱ Sinful Secrets ❱❱ 02.06 ★★★


Couple 3 ❱❱ Tye Callahan and Kristen Moore
Tye needs the therapy Kristen can offer
💜Tye ❱❱ Smoking Hot ❱❱ 02.08 ★★★
💜Kristen ❱❱ Truth or Date ❱❱ 02.09 ★★★


Couple 4 ❱❱ Dianna Bishop and Nick
Her magic could help him control the darkness inside
💜Dianna Bishop ❱❱ Time's Convert ❱❱ 02.11 ★★★★
💜Nick ❱❱ Twisted ❱❱ 02.13 ★★★★


Couple 5 ❱❱ Shea Monroe and Ulric
His wolf could have helped her escape captivity
💜Shea Monroe ❱❱ Run to Me ❱❱ 02.14 ★★★★
💜Ulric ❱❱ Conquer the Darkness ❱❱ 02.16 ★★★★


Couple 6 ❱❱ Hattie Fennick and Patrick Murphy
Patrick would keep Hattie under control
💜Hattie Fennick ❱❱ Fairytale Come Alive ❱❱ 02.17 ★★★★
💜Patrick Murphy ❱❱ All You Need is Love ❱❱ 02.19 ★★★★


Couple 7 ❱❱ Mason Kincaid and Sorcha
Fireworks galore! between these two - not always the good kind!
💜Mason Kincaid ❱❱ Dirty Sexy Saint ❱❱ 02.20 ★★★★
💜Sorcha ❱❱ Take a Hint, Dani Brown ❱❱ 02.22 ★★★★


Couple 8 ❱❱ SuSu and Jackson Wilder
Mini Elf SuSu would be perfect mom for Jackson's little girl
💜SuSu ❱❱ Fashionably Dead in Diapers ❱❱ 02.23 ★★★
💜Jackson Wilder ❱❱ Anything but Sweet ❱❱ 02.25 ★★★★


Couple 9 ❱❱ Reggie and Samantha Moon
Reggie won't let Samantha take herself too seriously
💜Reggie ❱❱ What Ho, Automaton! ❱❱ 02.26 ★★★★
💜Samantha Moon ❱❱ Vampire Games ❱❱ 02.28 ★★★


Couple 10 ❱❱ Aden Shah and Katie Vaughn
Katie will show Aden the grace he needs
💜Aden Shah ❱❱ The Flightless Birds of New Hope ❱❱ 02.08 ★★★★
💜Katie Vaughn ❱❱ The Love Haters ❱❱ 02.28 ★★★★

Welcome LaurLa

The Lost Challenges
Love Couples
Duration: February 1, 2026 - 7/31/2026

Progress: 6 out of 42

For this love story you get to pick the love couple. The catch is they can't be in love in any part of a series or a book. It doesn't have to be a main character but the character has to have a name. The postman or a munchkin won't do. The characters can be from the same book series if they have never been in love. Each character can be used once. You don't have to give a reasoning but if you would like to I would love to hear the reason :-)

So pick two characters for each love match and read a book for each character. So you will read two books for each love match.

You can choose to work on one couple at a time or several at the same time but each couple must be finished in order to get the badge you pick.

Example:
You CAN pair Stephanie Plum and Robin Hood
But you CAN NOT pair Stephanie Plum with Ranger/Morelli/ Disel.
You CAN however match Ranger with Morelli.
You CAN pair Harry Potter with Anne Shirley
You CAN Not pair Anne Shirley with Gilbert Blythe.
You CAN pair Diana Barry with Gilbert Blythe

Love Couples

Level 1: 10 - 20 couples (20-40 books)

Couple 1:
Dex: A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers - ***** - 2/8/2026 - 151 Pages
Jazmyne Cariot: Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart - *** - 2/18/2026 - 544 Pages


Couple 2:
Chris Kattan: Baby, Don't Hurt Me: Stories and Scars from Saturday Night Live by Chris Kattan - ***** - 2/25/2026 - 304 Pages
Iraya Adair: Empress Crowned in Red by Ciannon Smart - *** - 3/6/2026 - 768 Pages


Couple 3:
Ebony Freeman: Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson - **** - 3/9/2026 - 368 Pages



Couple 4:
Nona: Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir - *** - 3/12/2026 - 502 Pages




Level 2: 21 or more (42 books or more)

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Challenge Rules
(view spoiler)[*Please post a partial list of the challenge when you sign up.
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for one task or letter
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.

*When you have finished, please re-post your whole challenge as a new message and MARK AS FINISHED or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge

(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)

Please use the TLC STANDARD RULES when participating in this challenge.
If you are not familiar with these rules, please click on the link and read them over. (hide spoiler)]

Welcome Suzanne