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November 2011 Challenge – Thanks for the Characters!

This month is Thanksgiving in the U.S. and one of the things romance readers love about a good book is likeable, swoon-worthy characters. So let's say "thanks" for the characters!



Goal: Read six (6) books.
Duration: November 1-30, 2011
Rules: Using the names (first or last) of the main characters, choose 6 books to spell out the word "THANKS". Re-reads are fine, changes are fine. Please re-post your list after every update. Updates will occur every Sunday.

eg:
0/6 books read

Thalia Burgess in Warrior
Honoria Wetherby in Devil's Bride
Alexia Tarabotti in Soulless
Nikolai Wroth in The Warlord Wants Forever
Karen Whitlaw in Kill and Tell
Stormy Gale in The Twisted Tale of Stormy Gale


Happy Reading!

P.S. If a book is not in the group bookshelf, please add it! Thank you!

Great challenge CaroB!!!

Looking forward to this one!

Looks great, CaroB!

I don't know how reliable this is but Shelfari.com has a way of searching books by character name. Just add (replace) the desired name after the last forward slash /. Since the whole link may not appear for you, I typed out the names that are there.

Examples:

Michael
http://www.shelfari.com/characters/mi...

Ava
http://www.shelfari.com/characters/ava

Tristan
http://www.shelfari.com/characters/Tr...

The good news is, GoodReads is thinking of adding this feature.

Very creative challenge! I'm in. ;-)

Thanks for the Characters
0/6

T-Tyrell de Warenne's,The Masquerade
H-Hugh Graham,Border Storm
A-Alexia Maccon,Blameless
N-Nicholas Eden,Love Only Once
K-Keeley McDonald,Seduction of a Highland Lass
S-Spencer Becket,A Most Unsuitable Groom

CaroB, can we use the character's last name? I'm thinking of Rune Ainissesthai in for the "A."

What a great challenge! I'll have to do some digging for this one when I get home :)

And thanks for the reminder to add books to the group shelf. I keep forgetting. I'll have to do that this weekend.

RLFTCI: November 2011 Challenge – Thanks for the Characters!
Spell T.H.A.N.K.S. with character names.

0/6

T - Toni Gilmour in There Goes the Bride, by M.C. Beaton (CDs to iPod/Touch)
H - Hannah Kizer in Body Movers, by Stephanie Bond or one of the other books from the Body Movers series. (Kindle/OD audio)
A - Ainissesthai, Rune in Serpent's Kiss , by Thea Harrison (Lup's audio)
N - Ninny Threadgoode in Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, by Fannie Flagg (CDs to iPod/Touch)
K - Kaderin the Cold Hearted in No Rest for the Wicked, by Kresley Cole (Adobe Digital)
S - Sam Gatlin in When a Texan Gambles, by Jodi Thomas


Alternates:
Thompson, Mercedes in Blood Bound, by Patricia Briggs (Kindle)
Tucker Longstreet in Carnal Innocence, by Nora Roberts (OD audio)
Kimber Langford in Queen of Dragons, by Shana Abé

Lisa Kay wrote: "CaroB, can we use the character's last name? I'm thinking of Rune Ainissesthai in for the "A.""

No problem :-) I've edited the rules to reflect this.

Thanks for the Characters

0/6

T:Theia Alderson in Falling Under by Gwen Hayes
H:Haley Holmes in Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft
A:Alison Wells in Ascension by Caris Roane
N:Nina Oberon in XVI by Julia Karr
K:Kate Daltry in A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James
S:Suzannah Phelps in Guarding Suzannah by Norah Wilson

Lisa Kay wrote: "RLFTCI: November 2011 Challenge – Thanks for the Characters!
Spell T.H.A.N.K.S. with character names.

0/6

T - Toni Gilmour in There Goes the Bride, by M.C. Beaton..."



I've wanted to start the Body Movers series for a while now. Maybe I'll try to read that one next month too.

Promises, promises.

lol, I better get a move on and pick my 6 for next month. Seeing some great titles here!

RLFTCI-November Challenge - THANKS for the characters

0/6

T - Tess Donovan in Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl
H - Heather Donovan in Driftwood Cottage by Sherryl Woods OR Huntsman, Trace in Mystical Warrior by Janet Chapman
A- Alina in How to Wed a Baron by Kasey Michales
N - Nicholas Stoneworth in Her Notorious Viscount by Jenna Petersen
K - Kaderin the Cold Hearted in No Rest for the Wicked By Kresley Cole OR Kaitlyn Sherrad in Bound By Blood by Amanda Ashley
S - Serena Grantley in A Wedding Wager by Jane Feather

And amazingly enough, I have each of these books on my nightstand LOL

November 2011 Challenge – THANKS for the Characters

Completed 0/6

T - Todd Brooks in Midnight Sins
H - Hope Prescott in Just the Way You Are
A - Adam Winters in Midnight Crystal
N - Nate Walker in The Rebel
K - Katrina Bishop in Heist Society
S - Skylar Slavin in Lie with Me

Alternatives:
Tess Ciccotelli or Aidan Reagan in You Can't Hide
Noelle Blanche in No Regrets
Samantha Fairchild in Edge of Sight

Read:


Unread:

Oh, Heather, I've been looking at - looks good.

I've been meaning to read it for months, so I'm glad I have a reason to move it to the top of my TBR list!

RLFTCI: November – THANKS for the Characters
Nov 1st - 30th

0/6 Read

Thompson, Mercedes in Blood Bound
Hardy Cates in Blue-Eyed Devil
Alexia Maccon in Blameless
Niema Burdock in All the Queen's Men
Kavanaugh, Malcolm in Happy Ever After
Sebastian Wroth in No Rest for the Wicked

Alternates:
Alex McDunn in The Witch and the Warrior
Kimber Langford in Queen of Dragons

Read:

Unread:

Oh, CaroB! I really want to read . Would you like to do a "buddy read"?

Oh, and these two: .

Mawhhhaahaaa!

LOL!! Very definitely! Have I sent it to you yet? I was just thinking about Buddy-Reads for November, so snap! :-)

Great minds...

If ya'll do a buddy read for I'll join in, since it's on my list for November :)

Excellent Susan!

Great, Susan! :)

THANKS for the Characters
Nov 1st - 30th

0/6 Read

Tynan MacGillivray in Dark Awakening
Houston Leigh in Texas Destiny
Alex Craft in Grave Witch
N
Kitty Norville in Kitty and the Midnight Hour
Simon Basset in The Duke And I

Hmmm.... does anyone have any historical romance recs for an H,N, or S?

Forget the "S".

Oh, you are going to start the Bridgertons, ✿Michelle✿! Great series.

✿Michelle✿, I'm looking at your TBR bookshelf; how about Houston Leigh in - if you want a western? One of the best reads I've had this year.

✿Michelle✿, I saw you just last week added which has:

Hilliard, Paul

I am not familiar with that author or that series. Is it good?

Lisa Kay wrote: "✿Michelle✿, I saw you just last week added which has:

Hilliard, Paul

I am not familiar with that author or that series. Is it good?"

You know me. I bought without knowing anything about it when Borders was closing. But I'll have to give it a try and let you know. For the most part, I feel like its safe to read certain historical romances series out of order.

Lisa Kay wrote: "✿Michelle✿, I'm looking at your TBR bookshelf; how about Houston Leigh in - if you want a western? One of the best reads I've had this year."

I remember you mentioning this one when you reading it. I do think I'll give this one a try too. Good catch with the character names Lisa Kay!!

THANKS for the Characters
Nov 1st - 30th

0/6 Read

Tynan MacGillivray in Dark Awakening
Houston Leigh in Texas Destiny
Alex Craft in Grave Witch
Nicole Lassiter in The Captain of All Pleasures
Kitty Norville in Kitty and the Midnight Hour
Simon Basset in The Duke And I

I haven't read the Kitty Norville series, but I've heard people like it. I really enjoyed - by KC b/f she became famous! But, then, I like a good swashbuckler.

November 2011 Challenge – Thanks for the Characters!
Completed 0/6

Trevor Glanzer in Rough, Raw, and Ready
Hisslepenney, Ivy in Blameless
Aisling Grey in Light My Fire
Nicholas Brisbane in The Dark Enquiry
Kavanaugh, Malcom in Happy Ever After
Stewart, Mairin in In Bed with a Highlander

Lisa Kay wrote: "I haven't read the Kitty Norville series, but I've heard people like it. I really enjoyed - by KC b/f she became famous! But, then, I like a good s..."

I don't think I've ever read a novel that has a swashbuckler hero, but I'm looking forward to it!

Oh, ✿Michelle✿! I have a bookshelf you can check out entitled "romance-pirate-or-sea-captain" that you are welcome to look at; tons of swashbuckler heroes there!

Lisa Kay wrote: "Oh, ✿Michelle✿! I have a bookshelf you can check out entitled "romance-pirate-or-sea-captain" that you are welcome to look at; tons of swashbuckler heroes there!"

You're feeding my addiction! (Thanks!)

Glad I could help, LOL! Just returning the favor.

I'm in
0/6

T Taske,Samuel Nightshine Lynn Viehl
H Heller,Jayné Unclean Spirits M.L.N Hanover
A Adam Adam The Nightwalkers Jacquelyn Frank
N Nora Grey Silence Becca Fitzpatrick
K Kingston,Samantha Before I Fall Lauren Oliver
S Seth The Guardian Sherrilyn Kenyon

Good to have you with us Patty! I'm loving the cover on Silence, very striking!

November 2011 Challenge – THANKS for the Characters

Completed 1/6

T - Todd Brooks in Midnight Sins
H - Hope Prescott in Just the Way You Are
A - Adam Winters in Midnight Crystal 11/2 ★★★★
N - Nate Walker in The Rebel
K - Katrina Bishop in Heist Society
S - Skylar Slavin in Lie with Me

Alternatives:
Tess Ciccotelli or Aidan Reagan in You Can't Hide
Noelle Blanche in No Regrets
Samantha Fairchild in Edge of Sight

Read:


Unread:

Woohoo, Heather! First one down :-)

November 2011 Challenge – THANKS for the Characters

Completed 2/6

T - Todd Brooks in Midnight Sins
H - Hope Prescott in Just the Way You Are 11/3 ★★
A - Adam Winters in Midnight Crystal 11/2 ★★★★
N - Nate Walker in The Rebel
K - Katrina Bishop in Heist Society
S - Skylar Slavin in Lie with Me

Alternatives:
Tess Ciccotelli or Aidan Reagan in You Can't Hide
Noelle Blanche in No Regrets
Samantha Fairchild in Edge of Sight

Read:


Unread:

November 2011 Challenge – THANKS for the Characters

Completed 4/6

T - Todd Brooks in Midnight Sins
H - Hope Prescott in Just the Way You Are 11/3 ★★
A - Adam Winters in Midnight Crystal 11/2 ★★★★
N - Nate Walker in The Rebel 11/5 ★★★
K - Katrina Bishop in Heist Society 11/4 ★★★½
S - Skylar Slavin in Lie with Me

Alternatives:
Tess Ciccotelli or Aidan Reagan in You Can't Hide
Samantha Fairchild in Edge of Sight

Read:


Unread:

RLFTCI: November 2011 Challenge – Thanks for the Characters!
Spell T.H.A.N.K.S. with character names.

1/6

T - Toni Gilmour in There Goes the Bride, by M.C. Beaton (CDs to iPod/Touch)
H - Hannah Kizer in Body Movers, by Stephanie Bond or one of the other books from the Body Movers series. (Kindle/OD audio)
A - Ainissesthai, Rune in Serpent's Kiss , by Thea Harrison (Lup's audio)
N - Ninny Threadgoode in Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, by Fannie Flagg (CDs to iPod/Touch)
K - Kaderin the Cold Hearted in No Rest for the Wicked, by Kresley Cole (Adobe Digital)
✔ S - Sam Gatlin in When a Texan Gambles, by Jodi Thomas ★★★★½ PB 11/4 “buddy read”


Alternates:
Thompson, Mercedes in Blood Bound, by Patricia Briggs (Kindle)
Tucker Longstreet in Carnal Innocence, by Nora Roberts (OD audio)
Kimber Langford in Queen of Dragons, by Shana Abé