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Wedding Theme Challenge Posted 10/16/10 to thread. Duration: October 15, 2010 to October 15, 20112/9
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2. Something new:
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Discussion: I read this one a while ago and forgot to post my opinions so bear with me as I'm doing it from a limited memory. I don't know if the characters were realistic for others, but they came alive for me. This book is an anthology of 3 stories by popular romance writers. They take a secondary character from some of their most known novels and give them their own story. The title of the book alone is intriguing and works as a solid basis for the stories. Every girl want's a hero, don't they? I found all three "heros" and their stories were fun to read, whether they were realistic or not.
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Discussion: Having read the series out of order, I was glad to finally get to read this first Hathaway story. I love the characters, including the secondary ones, many of whom are from previous Kleypas novels. The series overlap and that is why I found this one intriguing. It was nice to fill in some of the gaps, and I would suggest that these two series be read in order; it would have probably made them even more enjoyable. For an historical romance set in England, I found the characters realistic based on my past readings of the genre. I do not know much about gypsys, but the two characters and the described culture definitely provide some interest to the overall plot and even more so in subsequent novels in the series. The Hathaways are a very entertaining family, and I have enjoyed all of their books. As far as relating to the story or characters, I think almost everyone wants to be accepted for who they are, and there is some exploration of that in this book, as well as the romance and a little intrigue.
5. Wedding scene:
This one actually contained two weddings, one with the character of Sydney and another at the end between Lindsay and Taylor. Although I really enjoyed the book, I couldn't relate to the characters in the story simply because I can't imagine anyone in my life ever having been that cruel or just plain evil. The subject of rape is explored and I don't think anyone but rape victims really know what that is like or how they feel. Having said that, I did think the author, while using the subject to further the story, explored the damage one person can do the affect another's life and the fight it takes to recover. While unrealistic in some aspects, it touched me and that's a mark of a good story.
6. Character planning a wedding:
7. Married characters as hero/heroine:
8. Engaged characters as hero/heroine:
9. Divorced characters as hero/heroine:
*BONUS (Optional)
Discussion: Did the story & characters sound realistic? Could you relate to any of the characters or certain things that happened in the story? If so, can you share an example?Beyond EdenCatherine Coulter
Boxed Set Challenge Work Posted 10/26/10Boxed Set #1: "Uh, A lot of mystery books deal with Death." - Books with Dead in the Title. - Once I was doing a book list and someone posted a question asking "What's with all the death?" I wasn't quite sure how to take that comment, and so I didn't answer, thinking my response may be perceived as rude. I now include my response here as the title of this box set. You be the judge.
1. Dead Aim by Iris Johansen
2. Dead Midnight by Marcia Muller
3. Drop Dead Gorgeous by Heather Graham
4. Dead Certain by Mariah Stewart
Box Set#2 - Psychically Linked - Books that have a character who has psychic abilities.
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3.Lost Souls by Lisa Jackson
4. Wicked is the Night by Catherine Mulvany
Box Set#3 - So many Authors, So Little Time! - List of Anthologies that include at least one author I have never read before.
1. Lover Beware
2. Unmasked: Love in Three-Quarter Time/The Taming of Katharina/Tapestry
3. Scottish Brides
4. Irish Magic II: Four Unforgettable Novellas of Love and Enchantment
Box Set #4 Now that I've Done Dead, Why not Dark? All books must have Dark in the Title.
1. Dark Emerald by Lisa Jackson
2. The Dark Door by Kate Wilhelm
3. Dark Seduction by Brenda Joyce
4. The Dark Shore by Susan Howatch
5. The Dark and Deadly Pool by Joan Lowery Nixon
Box Set #5 High 5 for the Highlander!! - Box set 5, 5 Books.
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2. Wedding the Highlander by Janet Chapman
3. Highlander Untamed by Monica McCarty
4. In the Highlander's Bed by Cathy Maxwell
5. To Catch a Highlander by Karen Hawkins
Create Your Own Reading Challenge:Challenge Title: My Shelves are a Bustin!!
Duration: January 1, 2011 to December 31st, 2011.
Number of books: 30
Description: I'm not going to make this year's challenge and so I decided to scale down just a bit. I'm woefully behind on the books on my shelf that I own, and so I'll make a list of those. List to come.
5/30
1. Prince Charming by Julie Garwood
2. Saving Grace by Julie Garwood
3. Ransom by Julie Garwood
4. Dark Emerald by Lisa Jackson
5. Present Danger by Susan Andersen
6. A Whisper in the Dark by Linda Castillo
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9. Impulse by Catherine Coulter
10. The Sherbrooke Bride by Catherine Coulter
11. Midsummer Magic by Catherine Coulter
12. Knight of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor
13. Sorceress by Lisa Jackson
14. The Hunt by Allison Brennan
15. A Seduction in Scarlet by Sara Bennett
16. Wicked Becomes You by Meredith Duran
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18. Dead Midnight by Marcia Muller
19. In the Highlander's Bed by Cathy Maxwell
20. Don't Be Afraid by Rebecca Drake
21. Master of Surrender by Karin Tabke
22. Forbidden Magic by Cheyenne McCray
23. Thrill Me to Death by Roxanne St. Claire
24. Die for You by Lisa Unger
25. The Warrior by Sharon Sala
26. When the Laird Returns by Karen Ranney
27. Two by Twilight by Maggie Shayne
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29. Key to Forever by Christina Skye
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2011 Book Challenge Duration 1/1/11 to 12/31/11
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Y:You Belong to Me by Patricia Sargeant
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Posted acceptance of this challenge to thread 12/12/102011 Author Challenge
Duration - The Year of 2011
1st or last name initial ok.
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Posted acceptance of challenge to thread 12/12/10.2011 Character Challenge Male
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A: Adam -
B: Scott Buchanan -
C: Jared Chillhurst:
D: Dageus -
E: Ethan -
F: Fearghus -
G: Greg -
H: Hy-
I: Ian -
J: Jericho -
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N: Eric Northman -
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Q:Cam Quinn-
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S: Jon Stuart -
T: Trask -
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V: Varian - Knight of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor
W: Webb -
X: Ethan Truax -
Y: James Young, Stranger in My Arms by Lisa Kleypas
Z: Zachary - Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas
Posted acceptance of challenge to thread 12/12/102011 Character Challenge Female
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B: Barbara -
C: Chloe -
D: Rowanna Davenport:
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G: Lisa Grant -
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I: Isabella - In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz
J: Jessica - Spell of the HighlanderKaren Marie Moning
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L: Mackayla Lane:
M: Sharon McCone
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O: Gabrielle O'Callahan -
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Mor-book-ly Obese posted acceptance 12/12/10, posted update 2/12/112011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Level of participation: Mor-book-ly Obese
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5. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver 470 pages
6. Genuine Lies by Nora Roberts 521 pages
7. Prince Charming by Julie Garwood 560 pages
Serial Reader Challenge - Jan 1, 2011 to Dec 31st, 2011 Posted list to thread 12/12/101) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
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5 Books - Noah Bishop Series
<b>4 Books - Highlander Series by Karen Marie Moning</b>
<s>[book:Beyond the Highland Mist
3 - The Predatory Trilogy
2 - Sharon McCone Series:
1 - Kate Burkholder Series
2)Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit : Truly, Madly by Heather Webber
romance:
mystery:
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi:
YA: Forbidden Magic by Cheyenne McCray
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book) - New Author:
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)Silent Scream by Karen Rose
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books) - Whole series from beginning to end - The Avalon Series by Kinley MacGregor.
7) 3rd Degree Trilogy: Born In trilogy collection by Nora Roberts
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Sleeping with Fear (Fear, #3)Kay Hooper
Posted Acceptance to thread Couch Potato Challenge: Pick 10 shows out of the 15 choices, choose all 15, or go for 20 by creating 5 more categories based on your own favorite classic TV shows. Switched to 10 *** is deleted category
DURATION: March 1 - May 31, 2011
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Welcome Back Kotter --
***Laverne & Shirley -- Read a book categorized as Chick Lit or a book featuring female friendships.
Happy Days --
WKRP in Cincinatti -- Read a book set in Ohio or has a DJ, radio personality or musician as a character.
Gilligan's Island --
***One Day at a Time --
***Dallas -- Read a book set in Texas or in a ranch or has a rich oil baron or rancher as a character.
MASH -- War Between Scotland and England:
Hawaii 5-0:
E.R. --
Green Acres --
I Love Lucy! -- Red Book
The Brady Bunch -- Read a romance between people who already have children.
Star Trek --
A- Team -
RRRC February Category Challenge posted to thread 2/27/115/5
1. Starts with "F":
2. Birthday:
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7. Valentine's Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
RRRC Random Book List #13. 2/23/11Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
Finished on 2/10/11, posted to thread same date
A-Z Friends Challenge RRRC started 1/29/11 Posted 3/19/11 to thread14/26
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B: Barb -
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D: Delicious Dee - To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning
E: Elaine - Affair by Amanda Quick
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G: Gale -
H: Hina - In the Highlander's Bed by Cathy Maxwell
I: Isabella - Remember Me by Mary Higgins Clark
J: Julie -
K: Kristen -
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N: N.L. - Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
O: Oneira -
P: Pamela -
Q: Quel - Mischief by Amanda Quick
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U: Uniquely Moi Dhestiny: Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas
V: Viv: Death Angel by Linda Howard
Y: YZ: Absolutely, Positively by Jayne Ann Krentz
Z: Zahu: The Bride by Julie Garwood
Couch Potato Challenge March 1 - May 31, 20117/10
Happy Days --
WKRP: The Broken Promise Land by Marcia Muller
Gilligan's Island --
MASH -- War Between Scotland and England:
Hawaii 5-0:
E.R. --
Green Acres -- The Carriage House by Carla Neggers
I Love Lucy! -- Red Book
Star Trek --Midnight Crystal by Jayne Castle
A- Team -
4/81. March: Master of Desire by Kinley MacGregor
2. Birthday:
4. Third Month:
6. Mardi Gras: Lost Souls by Lisa Jackson
7. St.Patrick's Day:
8. Doctor's Day: Falling Awake by Jayne Ann Krentz
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Absolutely, Positively by Jayne Ann Krentz
10. Reader's Choice:
Oscars ChallengeDuration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011.
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1. Best Picture: The King's Speech -
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth: - Read a book with an actor (not actress!), someone that speaks Italian, or takes place in London.
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: -
4. Toy Story 3: (3 word title) - M:
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: -
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7. Makeup: The Wolfman -
8. Short Film: God of Love - Read a book with a cover void of any color other than black, white, and/or gray, a character that is a musician, or has God, Angel, or cupid in the title.
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1. April: Read a book which title or author’s name starts with “A”.2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant’s GR bookshelf whose “day” falls on the same “day” as yours. If no one has the exact same day, then go for the closest date. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Maryland.
4. Fourth Month: Read a book that is fourth in a series, or has four words in the title.
5. The Royal Wedding: Read a book with a royal character, a book centring on a wedding or a book with a predominantly blue cover.
6. April Fool's Day: Read a book from the fifth or seventh category of either the February or March Monthly Reading Challenge.
7. Find-A-Rainbow Day: Read an LGBT book, a book with at least 3 of the 7 colours of a rainbow (violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, red) on it's cover, or a book with a title that includes the word: dream/s, wish/es, or rainbow.
8. Taxes are due in US (15 April): Read a book with an accountant/book-keeper character, or due to a shortage of funds, read a free or borrowed (library, friend etc) book.
9. Pets Are Wonderful month (nodding also to Pet Owners Day, World Rat Day and National Hairball Awareness Day): Read a book with a character that owns a pet or has an animal on the cover.
10. Reader's Choice
Challenge Duration: April 1 – April 30, 2011
READ-THE-SEASON WINTER CHALLENGE: P-R-I-M-A-V-E-R-A (Sping) Posted to thread 3/28/11Duration: March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011
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1959: Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie
1960: Mistress of Mellyn by Victoria Holt
1961: Ivy Tree by Mary Stewart or A Civil Contract by Georgette Heyer or Murder in the Mews by Agatha Christie
1962: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
1963: Bride of Pendorric by Victoria Holt
1964: A Carribean Mystery or Black Amber by Phyllis Whitney
1965: Frederica by Georgette Heyer
1966: Menfreya in Morning by Victoria Holt
1967: The King of the Castle by Victoria Holt
1968:Hunter's Green by Phyllis A. Whitney
1969: Shivering Sands by Holt, Prince of Darkness by Barbara Michaels, or Goodbye Look by Ross Maconald
1970: Time and Again by Jack Finney
1971: The Shrouded Walls by Susan Howatch or listen for the whisperer by phyllis whitney
1972: Greygallows by Barbara Michaels
1973: Glass of Blessings by Pym, Curse of the Kings by Holt
1974: Down a Dark Hall by Lois Duncan
1975: Spindrift by Phyllis A. Whitney
1976: The Pride of the Peacock by Victoria Holt
1977: A Stranger Is Watching by Mary Higgins Clark
1978: The Countess by Catherine Coulter
1979: The Rebel Bride by Catherine Coulter
1980: The Heir by Catherine Coulter
1981: Midsummer Magic by Catherine Coulter
1982:
Ask the Cards a Question by Marcia Muller1/7/111983:
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Words of Silk by Sandra Brown10/25/101985:
Aftershocks by Catherine Coulter10/28/101986: Crystal Flame by Jayne Ann Krentz
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Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams5/5/111988: Brazen Virtue by Nora Roberts
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Seduction by Amanda Quick10/12/101991:
Scandal by Amanda Quick10/7/101992:
Reckless by Amanda Quick11/20/101993:
Dangerous by Amanda Quick11/3/101994:
Wolf in the Shadows by Marcia Muller10/23/101995:
A Wild and Lonely Place by Marcia Muller11/15/101996:
Absolutely, Positively by Jayne Ann Krentz4/10/111997:
Sea Swept by Nora Roberts1/13/111998:
While Other People Sleep Marcia Muller11/29/101999:
The Other Daughter by Lisa Gardner11/24/102000:
The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning3/29/112001:
Desperate Measures by Kate Wilhelm12/23/102002:
Body of Lies by Iris Johansen10/22/102003:
Where's My Hero? by Lisa Kleypas10/24/102004:
Body Double by Tess Gerritsen10/17/102005:
Slow Burn by Julie Garwood11/22/102006:
Three Little Secrets by Liz Carlyle10/16/102007:
A Wrongful Deathby Kate Wilhelm10/13/102008:
Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas11/16/102009:
Obsidian Prey by Jayne Castle10/27/102010:
Indulgence in Death (In Death, #31) by J.D. Robb11/8/102011:
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning1/24/11