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DHASG 2021 Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2021

Description: 2021 is here. We survived the hell-scape of 2020 and let’s hope 2021 is a great year for reading and exploring dangerous heroes! The Mega-Challenge is back. Hope you find it fun and somewhat fresh!

General Rules:

1. Books must be read between the time period of January 1st and December 31st of 2021. You can start as early as 12:00am on January 1st, and must be done by 11:59pm December 31st. A member can join the challenge at any point during the year.
2. The books you use do not have to be romance. If you read a fictional book of any kind with a hero that you feel is bad/edgy/dangerous enough to qualify, you can use them.
3. You can post your book selections at any time once the thread opens, and you may make changes up until the end of the year.
4. You cannot use a book more than once in a particular option. Books between options may overlap.
5. Please let the Challenge Coordinator know if you are signing up, and she will add you to the participant list. Please let the Coordinator know when you have finished your challenges for the year.
6. Participants can do as many of the options as they wish. If they decide to repeat challenges, that is fine, but they must use new books from those used in the first challenge. Please specify which challenges you are doing. Please repost your progress regularly.
7. Participants can change their options and books anytime during the challenge.

Challenge Options:

Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:

Instructions: For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
3. If you choose your own acronym and it contains the letter X, the word can have X anywhere in its spelling. Other letters much be used in the specified manner.
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Here are your choices (you can do however many you like throughout the year).

Spelling Choices:

1. IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG I DON’T WANT TO BE RIGHT (36 letters)
2. HES ALL THAT AND A BAG OF CHIPS (24 letters)
3. I FELT THE EARTH MOVE UNDER MY FEET (28 letters)
4. WHEN YOU GO BAD YOU NEVER GO BACK (26 letters)
5. ASSASSIN OF HEARTS (16 letters)
6. LADYKILLERS AND HEARTSTEALERS (27 letters)
7. I AM YOURS AND YOU ARE MINE FOREVER (31 letters)
8. WALK TOWARDS HIM NOT AWAY (21 letters)
9. BAD GUY GREAT LOVER BEST HUSBAND (27 letters)
10. WHEN I SAID ID NEVER FALL IN LOVE I HADNT MET YOU (39 letters)
11. MORTAL ENEMIES TO ETERNAL LOVERS (28 letters)
12. IF WE BOTH LOSE OUR HEARTS BE BOTH WIN (30 letters)
13. YOU PLUS ME EQUALS INFINITY (23 letters)
14. LOVE IS STRONGER THAN PRIDE (24 letters)
15. WE BELONG TOGETHER ALWAYS (24 letters)
16. I HAVE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN (22 letters)
17. Pick your own dangerous hero-related phrase to spell (minimum 15 letters)

Option B—World Wide Bad Boy Scavenger Hunt:

Instructions: The world is big and full of dangerous heroes. You have thirty chances to find a dangerous hero in thirty different places around the world. The one qualification is that only eight can be from the United States (you can use a particular state only once). The same goes for a country.

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Option C--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.

1. Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5.Immortal Warrior
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7.Vampire
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero ( Includes caped crimefighter with powers)
12. Elemental (able to harness the powers of nature)

Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Option D--Hero, Anti, or Villain

Instructions: For this option, you get to choose up to thirty book characters and assign them to one of the above characters. Anti-hero: a central character (protagonist) in a story, movie, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes. Conventional heroic attributes are things like optimism, honesty, strength, confidence, courage and virtue. Villain: a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot. (Description taken from Quora: ...). It will be a bit of eye of the beholder.

In order to complete this option, you must have at least fifteen characters assigned (and a minimum of five per category).

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Option E--Dangerous Historic Heroes:

Instructions: For the historical romance or historical fiction readers on the group, the purpose of this challenge is to read one book for a minimum of eight of the most common dangerous historical hero types.

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight
3. Archer/Bowman
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Buccaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
14.Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin
15.Historical Gangster
16.Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above)
17. Revolutionary or Freedom Fighter
18.Historical Soldier or Military Man

Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above)

Option F—Dangerous Hero Career Fair

Introduction: For this challenge, we'll showcase modern day dangerous heroes. Let's go to the Career Fair, with a twist.
Pick up brochures for at least fifteen of the below dangerous hero/bad boy career professions to assemble your ultimate portfolio.

1. Sniper/Marksman
2. Armed Forces: Army, Air Force, Marines Enlisted/Commissioned Soldier
3. Special Forces Soldier (Navy SEALS, Delta)
4. Mercenary or Military Contractor
5. Outlaw Biker
6. Undercover Agent/Spy
7. Fireman
8. Police Officer/Sheriff/State Trooper
9. Rock Star/Pop Star/Hip-Hop Mogul (The Shadier the Better)
10. Computer Hacker/Tech Guru
11. Private Investigator
12. Vigilante/Crimefighter
13. Organized Crime Boss
14. Bouncer/Bruiser/Heavy or Enforcer
15. Boxer/MMA Fighter
16. Corporate Raider/Cutthroat Businessman
17. Mad Scientist/Inventor
18. FBI/US Marshal/DEA/ATF/Federal Agent
19. Assassin/Contract Killer
20. Bodyguard/Security
21. Professional Thief
22. Cardsharp/Professional Gambler
23. Martial Artist
24. Stuntman/Professional Daredevil
25. Racecar Driver
26. Sports Player (has to be a bad boy type with a bad reputation)

Bonus: Pick up to three other types of modern day dangerous hero types.


Option G—Dream Team:

Create your own Dangerous Hero Dream Team. Below are the usual suspects when you have an ensemble cast of characters in a caper film. Read a book with a character that reflects the descriptive characters below. If the book character fits more than one, choose the one you think he best fits. (You have to assemble a minimum of six characters for your dream team).

A. The Leader: He’s in charge and makes the decisions for the crew.
B. The Nimble-Fingered One: He’s the thief and he can steal anything.
C. The Tech Guru: There’s not a computer he can’t hack or a machine he can’t fix.
D. The Flying Ace: He can fly anything.
E. The Beater: He’s tough and lethal with his hands.
F. The Sphinx: No one really knows what he’s capable of, at least until the eleventh hour or when his team really needs him.
G. The Smooth-Talker: He can talk his way in and out of anything.
H. The Seducer: He has the looks and the charm to seduce his way into whatever he wants or needs.
I. The Marksman: He never misses.
J. The Master of Disguise: He can pretend to be anyone or anything.
K. The Transporter: He's fast and furious with a car.


Option H: Character Archetypes
Instructions: This challenge is to read book for the different major character archetypes. Information taken from and .

1. The Warrior
2. The Innocent
3. The Ruler
4. The Everyman
5. The Orphan
6. The Creator
7. The Caregiver
8. The Mentor/Sage
9. The Joker
10. The Magician
11. The Rebel
12. The Lover
13. The Seducer
14. The Outlaw
15. The Explorer

Option I: Dangerous Hero A to Z:
Instructions: For this challenge, you must read 26 different books with heroes whose names start with the letter they represent (exception is X Anywhere in the name of the hero counts.) The name can be their first, last, middle or nickname.

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Option J--Create your own Dangerous Hero-Themed Challenge:

Instructions: You can come up with your own challenge that involves the theme of this group. It should be something to keep you occupied for most of the year. I would suggest aiming for a minimum of 15 books. It’s up to you otherwise.

Challenge Participants

Lacy
Danielle The Book Huntress
Debbie
NatalyaVqs
T
Mar_Nia

I'll try.


Danielle's DHASG 2021 Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2021




Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:

Instructions: For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
3. If you choose your own acronym and it contains the letter X, the word can have X anywhere in its spelling. Other letters much be used in the specified manner.
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Here are your choices (you can do however many you like throughout the year).

Spelling Choices:

4. WHEN YOU GO BAD YOU NEVER GO BACK (26 letters)

Update: 1/23/21
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G:Ghost of a Chance by Simon R. Green 1/22/21
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Option G—Dream Team:

Create your own Dangerous Hero Dream Team. Below are the usual suspects when you have an ensemble cast of characters in a caper film. Read a book with a character that reflects the descriptive characters below. If the book character fits more than one, choose the one you think he best fits. (You have to assemble a minimum of six characters for your dream team).

A. The Leader: He’s in charge and makes the decisions for the crew.
B. The Nimble-Fingered One: He’s the thief and he can steal anything.
C. The Tech Guru: There’s not a computer he can’t hack or a machine he can’t fix.
D. The Flying Ace: He can fly anything.
E. The Beater: He’s tough and lethal with his hands.
F. The Sphinx: No one really knows what he’s capable of, at least until the eleventh hour or when his team really needs him.
G. The Smooth-Talker: He can talk his way in and out of anything.
H. The Seducer: He has the looks and the charm to seduce his way into whatever he wants or needs.
I. The Marksman: He never misses. (Will Robie in Endgame by David Baldacci 1/21/21)
J. The Master of Disguise: He can pretend to be anyone or anything.
K. The Transporter: He's fast and furious with a car.

Lacy's DHASG 2021 Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge

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Option C--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes 10+

1. Angel or demon
2. god or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7. Vampire
8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero ( Includes caped crimefighter with powers)
12. Elemental (able to harness the powers of nature)

13. Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
14. Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Option F—Dangerous Hero Career Fair Option 15+

1. Sniper/Marksman
2. Armed Forces: Army, Air Force, Marines Enlisted/Commissioned Soldier
3. Special Forces Soldier (Navy SEALS, Delta)
4. Mercenary or Military Contractor
5. Outlaw Biker
6. Undercover Agent/Spy
7. Fireman
8. Police Officer/Sheriff/State Trooper
9. Rock Star/Pop Star/Hip-Hop Mogul (The Shadier the Better)
10. Computer Hacker/Tech Guru
11. Private Investigator
12. Vigilante/Crimefighter
13. Organized Crime Boss
14. Bouncer/Bruiser/Heavy or Enforcer
15. Boxer/MMA Fighter
16. Corporate Raider/Cutthroat Businessman
17. Mad Scientist/Inventor
18. FBI/US Marshal/DEA/ATF/Federal Agent
19. Assassin/Contract Killer
20. Bodyguard/Security
21. Professional Thief
22. Cardsharp/Professional Gambler
23. Martial Artist
24. Stuntman/Professional Daredevil
25. Racecar Driver
26. Sports Player (has to be a bad boy type with a bad reputation)
27. Bonus: Pick up to three other types of modern day dangerous hero types.

Option I: Dangerous Hero A to Z:
Instructions: For this challenge, you must read 26 different books with heroes whose names start with the letter they represent (exception is X Anywhere in the name of the hero counts.) The name can be their first, last, middle or nickname.

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Thank you Danielle for putting so much thought into the challenge! I'm in for "Career Fair!!!"

wow, so many choices and options! love this diversity of bad boys available to us

Debbie wrote: "Thank you Danielle for putting so much thought into the challenge! I'm in for "Career Fair!!!""

Thanks for participating, Debbie!

NatalyaVqs wrote: "wow, so many choices and options! love this diversity of bad boys available to us"

I'm glad you like it, NatalyaVqs!

Just a heads up, I added Rodeo/Bronco/Bull-rider/Wrangler to the Dangerous Hero Career Fair challenge.

Hello! First-timer here....how/where do I let the coordinator that I'd like to participate in this mega-challenge?

Sounds fun 😊 I’ll try 🐾

T wrote: "Hello! First-timer here....how/where do I let the coordinator that I'd like to participate in this mega-challenge?"

Hi, T. I'm sorry for the late reply. You just did. You could also copy the challenges you want to do into a post. Thanks for joining!

Danielle The Book Huntress (Back to the Books) wrote: "T wrote: "Hello! First-timer here....how/where do I let the coordinator that I'd like to participate in this mega-challenge?"

Hi, T. I'm sorry for the late reply. You just did. You could also copy..."

Okay thanks!

Option I: Dangerous Hero A to Z:
Instructions: For this challenge, you must read 26 different books with heroes whose names start with the letter they represent (exception is X Anywhere in the name of the hero counts.) The name can be their first, last, middle or nickname.

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M: Mourn (Numbers)
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P: Puck (The Darkest Warrior)
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S: Slade (Slade)
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