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1. Aphrodite: Read a book where a war or battle takes place, or a book where main characters fight over a love interest.
2. Ishtar: Read a book involving demons or a book where at least part of the story takes place in an underground realm.
3. Inanna: Read a book where a wedding takes place, or where someone is having a baby, or a book where one of the characters is a virgin.
Lord's Fall
4. Ashtart or Astarte: Read a book about shifters.
5. Venus: Read a book involving any woodland creatures, Fairies, Elves, Fae, Dryads, Satyrs, Gnomes, Nymphs, etc.
6. Hathor: Read a book where a main character has powers similar to the sun, some sort of fire power or pyrokinetics, dragon shifter, fire demon, etc.
7. Isis is the Egyptian goddess of magic: Read a book where a main character is some kind of magic user, spellcaster, sorcerer, or mage.
8. Freya: Read a book where a character has the power of divination or foretelling the future or a book where at least part of the story involves time traveling to another time or place.
9. Nügua: Read a book where at least one character is of Asian descent, or a book where there’s some sort of Asian martial arts fighting, or a book where part of the story takes place in an Asian named place or city.
10. Tlazolteotl: Read a book where at least one main character is a werewolf.
I skipped this challenge last year...I'll give it a try this timeGoddess of Love Challenge
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+12 Extra"Month of Love� ~ Goddess Challenge ~ February 2017
�1 ~ Aphrodite ~ Read a book where a battle takes place.
So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish (#4) by Douglas Adams done 2-6-17
�2 ~ Ishtar ~ Read a book involving demons.
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet (Charley Davidson, #4) by Darynda Jones done 2-8-17
�3 ~ Inanna ~ Read a book where one of the characters is a virgin.
The Elephant Keepers' Children by Peter Høeg done 2-6-17
�4 ~ Ashtart or Astarte ~ Read a book about shifters.
Panther Prowling (#17) by Yasmine Galenorn done 2-26-17
�5 ~ Venus ~ Read a book involving any woodland creatures, Dryads, Satyrs, Nymphs, etc.
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1) by Rick Riordan done 2-22-17
�6 ~ Hathor ~ Read a book where a MC is a dragon shifter
Hidden Truth (Truth #2) by Dawn Cook done 2-12-17
�7 ~ Isis ~ Read a book where a MC is some kind of magic user.
Hunt the Moon (Cassandra Palmer, #5) by Karen Chance done 2-28-17
�8 ~ Freya ~ Read a book where a character has the power of divination.
Pall in the Family (A Family Fortune Mystery #1) by Dawn Eastman done 2-14-17
�9 ~ Nügua ~ Read a book where at least 1 character is of Asian descen.
The Girl from Everywhere (The Girl from Everywhere #1) by Heidi Heilig done 2-4-17
�10 ~ Tlazolteotl ~ Read a book where at least 1 MC is a werewolf.
Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville #1) by Carrie Vaughn done 2-20-17
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Complete!!10/10 Completed
1 ~ Aphrodite ~ Read a book where a war or battle takes place - Archangel's Legion 2/1/17
2 ~ Ishtar ~ Read a book involving demons or a book where at least part of the story takes place in an underground realm. Eighth Grave After Dark 2/23/17
3 ~ Inanna ~ Read a book where a wedding takes place, or someone is having a baby Seventh Grave and No Body 2/2/17
4 ~ Ashtart or Astarte ~ Read a book about shifters. A Mermaid's Kiss 2/4/17
5 ~ Venus ~ Read a book involving any woodland creatures, Fairies, Elves, Fae, Dryads, Satyrs, Gnomes, Nymphs, etc.
Fighting Destiny 2/7/17
6 ~ Hathor ~ Read a book where a MC has powers similar to the sun, some sort of fire power or pyrokinetics, dragon shifter, fire demon, etc. You Slay Me 2/11/17
7 ~ Isis ~ Read a book where a MC is some kind of magic user, spellcaster, sorcerer, or mage. Naamah's Kiss 2/18/17
8 ~ Freya ~ Read a book where a character has the power of divination or foretelling the future Magic Binds 2/3/17
9 ~ Nügua ~ Read a book where at least 1 character is of Asian descent, or a book where there’s some sort of Asian martial arts fighting, or a book where part of the story takes place in an Asian named place or city. Tempting Danger 2/14/17
10 ~ Tlazolteotl ~ Read a book where at least 1 MC is a werewolf. Stolen 2/8/17
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Goddess of Love Challenge10/10 Completed
Paranormal Romance Readers Monthly ChallengeFebruary Goddesses of Love Challenge
01 February to 28 February, 2017
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1. Aphrodite was the Greek goddess of love and beauty:
2. Ishtar, the Babylonian goddess of love, procreation, and war:
Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole
3. Inanna was the oldest of the love goddess of the Mesopotamian region:
Big Bad Wolf by Christine Warren
4. Ashtart or Astarte is a Semitic goddess of sexual love, maternity and fertility:
When Pleasure Rules by J.K. Beck
5. Venus was the Roman goddess of love and beauty:
Silver Skin by D.L. McDermott
6. Hathor is an Egyptian goddess who sometimes wears a sun disk with horns on her head:
Last Dragon Standing by G.A. Aiken
7. Isis is the Egyptian goddess of magic:
Born in Blood by Alexandra Ivy
8. Freya was a beautiful Vanir Norse goddess of love, magic, and divination, who was called upon for help in matters of love:
Dark Seduction by Brenda Joyce
9. Nügua was primarily a Chinese creator goddess, but after she populated the earth, she taught mankind how to procreate, so she wouldn't have to do it for them:
Tempting Danger by Eileen Wilks
10. Tlazolteotl is the Aztec goddess of fertility, sex, childbirth and love:
Dark Instincts by Suzanne Wright
Bit late to the party, but I am so on like Donkey Kong for this. :)(Do they all have to PNR or Urban Fantasy or Fantasy?)
Here we go.0/6
Aphrodite -
Ishtar -
Inanna -
Ashtart or Astarte - Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews
Venus - Shadow's End by Thea Harrison
Hathor - Dragons Actually by G.A. Aiken
Isis - The Veil by Chloe Neill
Freya - Labyrinth by Kat Richardson
Nugua -
Tlazolteotl - Master of the Moon by Angela Knight
0/10 Read 1. Aphrodite - Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh
2. Ishtar - The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter
3. Inanna - The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook
4. Ashtart or Astarte - Wolf in Gucci Loafers by Tara Lain
5. Venus - Into the Dreaming by Karen Marie Moning
6. Hathor - Playing With Fire by Katie MacAlister
7. Isis - Jackdaw by K.J. Charles
8. Freya - Finding Matt by J.D. Ruskin
9. Nugua - Dirty Kiss by Rhys Ford
10. Tlazolteotl - Enforcer by Lauren Dane
February's Goddesses of Love Challenge0/10 Completed
1. Aphrodite- Metaltown by Kristen Simmons
2. Ishtar- Enraptured by Elisabeth Naughton
3. Inanna- The Sylph Hunter by L.J. McDonald
4. Ashtart or Astarte- Green Bearets: Luther by Amelia Jade
5. Venus -The Falconer by Elizabeth May
6. Hathor- Water Dragon by Charlene Hartnady
7. Isis- Elite by Mercedes Lackey
8. Freya- Crash by Lisa McMann
9. Nügua- The Sword Dancer by Jeannie Lin (Library)
10. Tlazolteotl- Queen Heir by Jaymin Eve
February's Goddesses of Love Challenge3. Inanna - Black Night
4. Ashtart - Black Water
6. Hathor - Burn the Night
7. Isis - Magic at the Gate
8. Freya - Reap the Wind
9. Nügua - Bitten in Two (Martial arts maybe)
10. Tlazolteotl - Dead Heat
3/10 Completed
FINISHED!February's Goddesses of Love Challenge
6/10 Completed
1 ~ Aphrodite ~ Read a book where a war or battle takes place. Wanderlust 18 Feb
2 ~ Ishtar ~ Read a book involving demons. Chaos Unleashed 14 Feb
3 ~ Inanna ~ Read a book where someone is having a baby. To Have It All 19 Feb
4 ~ Ashtart or Astarte ~ Read a book about shifters. My Lady Jane 25 Feb
7 ~ Isis ~ Read a book where a MC is some kind of magic user, spellcaster, sorcerer, or mage. Web of Lies 11 Feb
5 ~ Venus ~ Read a book involving any woodland creatures - Fae. Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy 28 Feb
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February Goddess of Love Challenge9/10 Completed
� 1. Aphrodite - Siege by K.F. Breene
� 2. Ishtar - The Darkest Torment by Gena Showalter
� 3. Inanna- Blood Lust by Alexandra Ivy
� 4. Ashtart - Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh
� 5. Venus - Verdant (The Legends Of Regia, #3 by Tenaya Jayne
� 6. Hathor - Mirror Mage by Linsey Hall
� 7. Isis - Betrayal by Amy Meredith
� 8. Freya - Guardian of Secrets by Brenda Drake
9. Nugua-
� 10. Tlazolteotl- The Mystic Wolves by Belinda Boring
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1/10 Read 1. Aphrodite - Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh
2. Ishtar - The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter
3. Inanna - The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook
4. Ashtart or Astarte - Wolf in Gucci Loafers by Tara Lain
5. Venus - Into the Dreaming by Karen Marie Moning
6. Hathor - Playing With Fire by Katie MacAlister
7. Isis - Jackdaw by K.J. Charles
8. Freya - Finding Matt by J.D. Ruskin
9. Nugua - Dirty Kiss by Rhys Ford
10. Tlazolteotl -
Complete!!10/10 Completed
1 ~ Aphrodite ~ Read a book where a war or battle takes place - Archangel's Legion 2/1/17
2 ~ Ishtar ~ Read a book involving demons or a book where at least part of the story takes place in an underground realm. Eighth Grave After Dark 2/23/17
3 ~ Inanna ~ Read a book where a wedding takes place, or someone is having a baby Seventh Grave and No Body 2/2/17
4 ~ Ashtart or Astarte ~ Read a book about shifters. A Mermaid's Kiss 2/4/17
5 ~ Venus ~ Read a book involving any woodland creatures, Fairies, Elves, Fae, Dryads, Satyrs, Gnomes, Nymphs, etc.
Fighting Destiny 2/7/17
6 ~ Hathor ~ Read a book where a MC has powers similar to the sun, some sort of fire power or pyrokinetics, dragon shifter, fire demon, etc. You Slay Me 2/11/17
7 ~ Isis ~ Read a book where a MC is some kind of magic user, spellcaster, sorcerer, or mage. Naamah's Kiss 2/18/17
8 ~ Freya ~ Read a book where a character has the power of divination or foretelling the future Magic Binds 2/3/17
9 ~ Nügua ~ Read a book where at least 1 character is of Asian descent, or a book where there’s some sort of Asian martial arts fighting, or a book where part of the story takes place in an Asian named place or city. Tempting Danger 2/14/17
10 ~ Tlazolteotl ~ Read a book where at least 1 MC is a werewolf. Stolen 2/8/17
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February 2017- Goddess of Love Challenge completed.
Goddess of Love Challenge7/10 Read
1. Aphrodite - Whispers of a Throne2/21/17
2. Ishtar - The Quest2/19/17
3. Inanna -
4. Ashtart - Dark Heirloom2/28/17
5. Venus -
6. Hathor - Dragon Reborn2/1/17
7. Isis - Ghosts of Witches Past2/19/17
8. Freya -A Second Chance at Life2/1/17
9. Nügua -
10. Tlazolteotl -Moonlight2/23/17
February's Goddesses of Love Challenge10/10 Completed
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3/10 Read 1. Aphrodite - Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh
2. Ishtar - The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter
3. Inanna - The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook
4. Ashtart or Astarte -
5. Venus - Into the Dreaming by Karen Marie Moning
6. Hathor - Playing With Fire by Katie MacAlister
7. Isis - Jackdaw by K.J. Charles
8. Freya - Finding Matt by J.D. Ruskin
9. Nugua -
10. Tlazolteotl -
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1. Aphrodite was the Greek goddess of love and beauty. In the story of the Trojan War, the Trojan Paris awarded Aphrodite the Apple of Discord after judging her to be the most beautiful of the goddesses. She then sided with the Trojans throughout the war: Read a book where a war or battle takes place, or a book where main characters fight over a love interest.
2. Ishtar, the Babylonian goddess of love, procreation, and war. When the love of her life, the farm god Tammuz, died, she followed him to the Underworld: Read a book involving demons or a book where at least part of the story takes place in an underground realm.
3. Inanna was the oldest of the love goddess of the Mesopotamian region. She was a Sumerian goddess of love and war. Although she is regarded as a virgin, Inanna is a goddess responsible for sexual love, procreation, and fertility: Read a book where a wedding takes place, or where someone is having a baby, or a book where one of the characters is a virgin.
4. Ashtart or Astarte is a Semitic goddess of sexual love, maternity and fertility. She is also a war goddess and is associated with leopards or lions. Sometimes she is two-horned: Read a book about shifters.
5. Venus was the Roman goddess of love and beauty. She was originally an Italic goddess of vegetation and patron of gardens: Read a book involving any woodland creatures, Fairies, Elves, Fae, Dryads, Satyrs, Gnomes, Nymphs, etc.
6. Hathor is an Egyptian goddess who sometimes wears a sun disk with horns on her head: Read a book where a main character has powers similar to the sun, some sort of fire power or pyrokinetics, dragon shifter, fire demon, etc.
7. Isis is the Egyptian goddess of magic: Read a book where a main character is some kind of magic user, spellcaster, sorcerer, or mage.
8. Freya was a beautiful Vanir Norse goddess of love, magic, and divination, who was called upon for help in matters of love: Read a book where a character has the power of divination or foretelling the future or a book where at least part of the story involves time traveling to another time or place.
9. Nügua was primarily a Chinese creator goddess, but after she populated the earth, she taught mankind how to procreate, so she wouldn't have to do it for them: Read a book where at least one character is of Asian descent, or a book where there’s some sort of Asian martial arts fighting, or a book where part of the story takes place in an Asian named place or city.
10. Tlazolteotl is the Aztec goddess of fertility, sex, childbirth and love. She appears in four forms that correspond to the phases of the moon: Read a book where at least one main character is a werewolf.