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message 1001: by Martina the Book Fairy (new)
Jul 01, 2010 12:02AM

Martina the Book Fairy (book_fairy) | 442 comments MARTINA'S JUNE "READING WITH FRIENDS" PNR CHALLENGE UPDATE . . . 9/10 COMPLETE

And sadly, that'll be the most I'm getting in this month. Guess I'll be dropping a place or two on the leaderboard. :-(

Just finished Ascension (Cherchez Pack #1) by Lauren Dane (★★★★). This book is definitely PNR and most would call it erotica. The sex scenes aren't any more explicit than a lot of other authors on this thread, but the pairings are more controversial. There's a M/M scene and a M/F/M scene. There's also a bit of mild bondage, dom/sub, and anal. That said, the only reason I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 was b/c I felt the sex vs. plot was unbalanced for my taste. I love me some good sex scenes but there were just too many in this size book for me and most of them didn't further the plot in any way. What plot there was I enjoyed immensely.

1.Crystal gave 4 stars to *Tall, Dark & Hungry (Argeneau Vampires #4) by Lynsay Sands - 6/21 - ★★★★
2.Lady Ozma gave 4 stars to*Fool Moon (Dresden Files #2) by Jim Butcher - 6/27 - ★★★★
3.Teresa gave 5 stars to *Ascension (Cherchez Pack #1) by Lauren Dane - 6/30 - ★★★★
4.Jessica gave 4 stars to Changeless (Parasol Protectorate #2) by Gail Carriger - 6/29 - ★★★★
5.Ann aka Iftcan gave 4 stars to *Kissing Sin (Riley Jensen #2) by Keri Arthur
6.Anita gave 5 stars to *The Beast in Him (Pride #2) by Shelly Laurenston - 6/13 - ★★★★
7.Ahrcadia gave 4 stars to *Pleasure Unbound (Demonica #1) by Larissa Ione - 6/5 - ★★★★�
8.Token Female Gamer gave 3 stars to Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3) by Richelle Mead - 6/3 - ★★★★
9.Bitten by Books gave 5 stars to Swallowing Darkness (Meredith Gentry, #7) by Laurell K. Hamilton - 6/9 - ★★★★
10.Amandaaskew gave 4 stars toSuccubus Shadows by Richelle Mead - 6/16 - ★★★★�

Tall, Dark & Hungry (Argeneau, #4) by Lynsay Sands Fool Moon (The Dresden Files, #2) by Jim Butcher Ascension (Cherchez Pack, #1) by Lauren Dane Changeless (The Parasol Protectorate, #2) by Gail Carriger Kissing Sin (Riley Jenson Guardian, #2) by Keri Arthur The Beast in Him (Pride, #2) by Shelly Laurenston Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3) by Richelle Mead Swallowing Darkness (Meredith Gentry, #7) by Laurell K. Hamilton Succubus Shadows (Georgina Kincaid, #5) by Richelle Mead


message 1002: by Gemma (new)
Jul 01, 2010 04:08AM

Gemma (bookmoodreviews) | 511 comments 3/10 completed

DarkHeart "Vehngeance - Cry Wolf completed 27th June 2010. Review Up
Leanne - The Mage in Black
Mel - Embrace the Night completed 15th June 2010. Review to follow
Syhren - Dead As A Doornail
Mistress - Eve of Destruction
Tara - The Immortal Highlander
Jeniffer - The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella completed 30th June 2010 Review to follow
Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress� - Kitty and the Midnight Hour
� ♥Lynn � � - An Ice Cold Grave
Amelia - Love Bites

The Mage in Black (Sabina Kane, #2) by Jaye Wells Dead As A Doornail (Sookie Stackhouse, #5) by Charlaine Harris Eve of Destruction (Marked, Book 2) by S.J. Day The Immortal Highlander (Highlander, #6) by Karen Marie Moning Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville, #1) by Carrie Vaughn An Ice Cold Grave (Harper Connelly, #3) by Charlaine Harris Love Bites (Argeneau, #2) by Lynsay Sands


Completed

Embrace the Night (Cassandra Palmer, #3) by Karen Chance Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, #1) by Patricia Briggs The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner An Eclipse Novella by Stephenie Meyer

Also Completed

Everything Forbidden (Albright Sisters, #1) by Jess Michaels


message 1003: by Lacy� ♫Movements of a Demigod � � (new)
Jul 01, 2010 09:20AM

Lacy♪ ♫Movements of a Demigod ♪ ♫ (lb3553) | 238 comments (Lauren Pilla)Covet by JR Ward 6/24
(Laurie)Edge of Hunger by Rhyannon Byrd 6/21
(Alice)Darkest Prison by Gena Showalter 6/13
(Ang The Saucy Aussie)The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter 6/11
(Jennifer)Love Mine by JR Ward 6/16
(Sarah ~Sehrenity~ Cody)Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison 6/28
(Bry)Assasin Study by Maria V Snyder 6/14
(Katelyn)Power Study by Maria V Snyder 6/14
(Ana aka Iftcan)The Accidental Vampire by Lynsay Sands 6/18
(Sandy)Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells 6/30

Also Read:
The Darkest Facts by Gena Showalter and The Irish Warrior by Kris Kennedy


message 1004: by Laura Lulu (new)
Jul 01, 2010 09:29AM

Laura Lulu (lauralulu) Finished last night by the skin of my teeth. Phew. :)

10/10 Finished!

1. Michelle M. Magic Bleeds Ilona Andrews June 8 ★★★★�

2. new_user Assassin's Apprentice Robin Hobb June 12 ★★★★

3. Sandra Royal Assassin Robin Hobb June 18 ★★★★�

4. Shannon Magic Lost, Trouble Found Lisa Shearin June 30 ★★�

5. Mel Lover Mine J.R. Ward June 4 ★★★★

6. Katyana Dead Beat Jim Butcher June 22 ★★★★

7. Steph The First Days Rhiannon Frater June 26 ★★�

8. Annvelwis Kushiel's Dart Jacqueline Carey June 25 ★★★★

9. Mette Abhorsen Garth Nix June 1 ★★★★

10. Donna Mind Games Carolyn Crane June 28 ★★★★

Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, #4) by Ilona Andrews Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy, #1) by Robin Hobb Royal Assassin (Farseer Trilogy, #2) by Robin Hobb Magic Lost, Trouble Found (Raine Benares, #1) by Lisa Shearin Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8) by J.R. Ward Dead Beat (The Dresden Files, #7) by Jim Butcher The First Days (As The World Dies A Zombie Trilogy #1) by Rhiannon Frater Kushiel's Dart (Kushiel's Legacy, #1) by Jacqueline Carey Abhorsen (The Abhorsen Trilogy, #3) by Garth Nix Mind Games (The Disillusionists Trilogy, #1) by Carolyn Crane


message 1005: by � Katya (Book Queen)� (new)
Jul 01, 2010 10:43AM

ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ (katyabookqueen) Paranormal Romance Group Reading with Friends June Challenge

Pick 10 ŷ friends of yours. Browse their READ shelves and pick 1 book from each friend.

1. BJ Rose - Virgin River by Robyn Carr (Virgin River #1) 6/14/10
2. Harlequin Books - Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr (Virgin River #2) 6/16/10
3. Zosia - Whispering Rock by Robyn Carr (Virgin River #3) 6/24/10
4. Darkheart - Grave Peril by Jim Butcher (Dresden Files #3)
5. Chris - Summer Knight by Jim Butcher (Dresden Files #4)
6. Shanon - Real Murders by Charlaine Harris (Aurora Teagarden #1)
7. Jane - Homicide In Hardcover by Kate Carlisle (Bibliophile mysteries #1) 6/25/10
8. Mel - The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister
9. Tasha - Lady Be Good by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
10. Denise - If Books Could Kill by Kate Carlisle (Bibliophile Mysteries #2) 6/25/10


message 1006: by Pat aka Tygyr (last edited Jul 02, 2010 12:59PM) (new)
Jul 01, 2010 04:37PM

Pat aka Tygyr (tygyr) | 69 comments June Challenge

8/10

X1. Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon {Heather}DONE 6/16/2010 **** This Dark Hunter Series continues to delight. Worried about Nick, so I have to read the next one soon!

X2. Witch & Wizard by James Patterson {Joyzzi}DONE 6/15/2010 *** I will definitely read the next in the series though it will not be a high priority.

X3. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak {Steven}100PGS DONE 6/23/2010 I really loved this book.

4. Hive by Tim Curran {Jeannie}RECEIVED RIGHT BEFORE I LEFT ON A WEEK’S VACATION
X5. The Lazarus Project by Aleksander Hemon {David}100PGS DONE 6/23/2010* I really struggled to finish this. It was similar in some ways to the Book Thief, but the Book Thief was just so much better!

6. When the Bough Breaks by Jonathan Keller man {Carol Neman}(STARTED)208PGS
X7. The Time Traveller’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger {Jaime}DONE 7/1/2010

X8. Silas Marner by George Eliot {Rick}DONE 6/15/2010 * I wasn’t wild about this book when I read it almost 40 yrs ago, and it has not improved as I have aged.

X9. The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan {Stephanie}DONE 6/29/2010***

X10. Desire Untamed (Feral Warriors #1) by Pamela Palmer {N.L.}DONE 6/18/2010 at 4 am I have to give this 4 ½ stars. From the moment I started it I could not stop reading it. A really different take on shape shifters, their female leader (radiant), and those they battle - mages and daimons. Thanks for the recommendation (N.L.). I will be looking for more of this author.


2 more to go and I will start July’s challenge soon.


message 1007: by Arcadia (new)
Jul 01, 2010 06:04PM

Arcadia Barrile (braintasiabooks) | 295 comments Pat, The Time Traveler's Wife is by Audrey Niffenegger :)


message 1008: by Pat aka Tygyr (new)
Jul 02, 2010 01:01PM

Pat aka Tygyr (tygyr) | 69 comments Thanks, Ahrcadia. Believe it or not I was typing while looking at the name on the cover. Something really got lost along the way. Will try to proof better in the future!


message 1009: by Arcadia (new)
Jul 02, 2010 01:15PM

Arcadia Barrile (braintasiabooks) | 295 comments LOL, it's easy to misspell hard names like that.


message 1010: by ~Sara~ (new)
Jul 04, 2010 07:56AM

~Sara~ | 66 comments I had to switch some books and use all 3 non-paranormal options to finish this one but I'm done!

1. Jacob, Jaime 6/4****
2. Undead and Unwed, FlibBityFLooB 6/4****
3. Darkfever, Jesslynn 6/16***
4. Night Pleasures, Shell 6/20****
5. Chocolat, Mechie 6/11***
6. Face the Fire, Mel W 6/6***
7. Uglies, Kelley Anne 6/22***
8. Ender's Game, Erin B 6/18****
9. Lover Revealed, Barbara 6/15****
10.Fables: Legends in Exile, Nita 6/23****

Jacob (Nightwalkers, #1) by Jacquelyn Frank Undead and Unwed (Undead, #1) by MaryJanice Davidson Darkfever (Fever, #1) by Karen Marie Moning Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Chocolat by Joanne Harris Face the Fire (Three Sisters Island, #3) by Nora Roberts Uglies (Uglies, #1) by Scott Westerfeld Ender's Game (Ender's Saga, #1) by Orson Scott Card Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #4) by J.R. Ward Fables Legends in Exile (Fables, #1) by Bill Willingham


message 1011: by Pat aka Tygyr (new)
Jul 05, 2010 05:54PM

Pat aka Tygyr (tygyr) | 69 comments June Challenge

10/10

X1. Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon {Heather}DONE 6/16/2010 **** This Dark Hunter Series continues to delight. Worried about Nick, so I have to read the next one soon!

X2. Witch & Wizard by James Patterson {Joyzzi}DONE 6/15/2010 *** I will definitely read the next in the series though it will not be a high priority.

X3. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak {Steven}100PGS DONE 6/23/2010 I really loved this book.

X4. Hive by Tim Curran {Jeannie}RECEIVED RIGHT BEFORE I LEFT ON A WEEK’S VACATION DONE 7/4/2010

X5. The Lazarus Project by Aleksander Hemon {David}100PGS DONE 6/23/2010* I really struggled to finish this. It was similar in some ways to the Book Thief, but the Book Thief was just so much better!

X6. When the Bough Breaks by Jonathan Keller man {Carol Neman} DONE 7/4/2010

X7. The Time Traveller’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger {Jaime}DONE 7/1/2010

X8. Silas Marner by George Eliot {Rick}DONE 6/15/2010 * I wasn’t wild about this book when I read it almost 40 yrs ago, and it has not improved as I have aged.

X9. The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan {Stephanie}DONE 6/29/2010***

X10. Desire Untamed (Feral Warriors #1) by Pamela Palmer {N.L.}DONE 6/18/2010 at 4 am I have to give this 4 ½ stars. From the moment I started it I could not stop reading it. A really different take on shape shifters, their female leader (radiant), and those they battle - mages and daimons. Thanks for the recommendation (N.L.). I will be looking for more of this author.


I guess it’s better late than never.


message 1012: by Kirttimukha (new)
Jul 05, 2010 05:55PM

Kirttimukha TheCat | 93 comments 9/10
1. Lynn- Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
2. Nita-Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 6/6
3. Dawn- Dark Lover by J. R. Ward 6/3
4. Crystal- All I want for Christmas is a Vampire by Kerrilyn Sparks 6/25
5. Patty- Blood Cross by Faith Hunter 6/29
6. Shazzy- One foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 6/7
7. Teresa- A quick bite by Lyndsay Sands 6/21
8. Cheryl- New Moon by Stephanie Meyer 6/28
9. Mette- Vampire Academy by Rachel Mead 6/10
10. LethalLovely- Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland 6/24

Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, #1) by Jeaniene Frost Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire (Love At Stake, #5) by Kerrelyn Sparks Blood Cross (Jane Yellowrock, #2) by Faith Hunter One Foot in the Grave (Night Huntress, #2) by Jeaniene Frost A Quick Bite (Argeneau, #1) by Lynsay Sands New Moon (Twilight, #2) by Stephenie Meyer Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1) by Richelle Mead Mark of the Demon (Kara Gillian, #1) by Diana Rowland
Also Read:
Blood Rites by Jim Butcher

I got close, but forgot my book when I went on vacation!


message 1013: by Mel W (new)
Aug 25, 2010 07:16AM

Mel W (melw) | 411 comments PNR GROUP - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - JUNE
Duration: June 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010

10/10 read - COMPLETED 30/6

1. Tonya: Hiding in the Shadows by Kay Hooper 28/6
2. Corrupt Angel: Everlasting Kiss by Amanda Ashley 2/6
3. Shannon (Savhage Temptress): Megan's Mark by Lora Leigh 5/6
4. Lisa: The Wizard of Seattle by Kay Hooper 8/6
5. Valerie: Jade Island by Elizabeth Lowell (non-PNR) 18/6
6. LibraryLass Fraser: White Hot by Sandra Brown (non-PNR) 20/6
7. Shazzy: Birthright by Nora Roberts (slight PNR - there's a ghost) 24/6
8. Lynsay A: The Switch by Sandra Brown (non-PNR) 27/6
9. Jennifer Everitt: The Hollow by Nora Roberts 29/6
10. Michelle (shelli_m): The Pagan Stone by Nora Roberts 30/6

Hiding in the Shadows (Shadows, #2) (Bishop/Special Crimes Unit, #2) by Kay Hooper Everlasting Kiss by Amanda Ashley Megan's Mark (Breeds, #7) by Lora Leigh The Wizard of Seattle by Kay Hooper Jade Island (Donovan, #2) by Elizabeth Lowell White Hot by Sandra Brown Birthright by Nora Roberts The Switch by Sandra Brown The Hollow (Sign of Seven, #2) by Nora Roberts The Pagan Stone (Sign of Seven, #3) by Nora Roberts


message 1014: by Mel W (new)
Aug 29, 2010 03:19AM

Mel W (melw) | 411 comments FINAL UPDATE

Please note: For ease of tracking, could you please RE-POST your list with your progress after every update adding the date you finished. You may also strike out the book's title if you wish. Thanks!

116 readers signed up and 109 completed this month's challenge:

Abrown - 1 book read
Ahrcadia - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Alyssa - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Amanda (AmandaG3) - 1 book read
Amanda (agengr2004) - 7 books read
Amanda (IN)(Amanda Maria) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Amanda O - 9 books read
Amber - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Angie - 7 books read
Anna (annab1984) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Anna (in Greece) - 7 books read
Ann aka Iftcan - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Ashley - 1 book read
Awesomevegan - 4 books read
Barbara - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Beth - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Bethany
BJ Rose - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Brandi - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Charlotte (Buried in Books) - 2 books read
Chelsea - 2 books read
Cheryl
Christina
Chriz
Colleen (colleenFL) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Crystal - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
DarkHeart - 2 books read
Dawn - 6 books read
Deanne - 2 books read
Delicious Dee the book slut - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Deliciously Evil Half Breed (Ang)
Diane (deebotte) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Dobarah - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Erin B - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
FaeFreak (aka Judy) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Felicia - 9 books read
FlibBityFLooB - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Gem H - 3 books read
Gina - 7 books (out of 5) read - Done! Congratulations!
Gus - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Heather (Doc77) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Jaime - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Jen (jlkish) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Jenn (sportsgirlca) - 6 books read
Jennifer - 2 books read
Jess - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Jessica - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Jessica (Rhayne Vhexus/Vhiper) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Josie - 2 books read
Judithe - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Karina - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Katherine
Katie
Kelley Anne - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Laura Lulu - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Laurie-Highland Hussy - 8 books read
LethalLovely - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Lily - 8 books read
Lizz - 8 books read
LooLoo - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Lucy (lulureads) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
� ♥Lynn � � - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Mariana - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Marlon - 9 books read
Martina - 9 books read
Mary (StylistMary401) - 1 book read
Mechie (Mhirage Rheign)
Mel
Mel W - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Melanie - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Melinda (Disney4me) - 9 books read
Mette - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
MG - 2 books read
Michelle (FL) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Michelle (shelli_m) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Miri - 6 books read
MJ
Mommaseymour - 3 books read
Mrs.soule - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
N.L. - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Nita - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Pat - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Patty - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Rachel - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Rachele - 1 book read
Rachelle English
Raycal - 5 books read
Rebecca (BeccaMarie) - 2 books read
Rylee - 1 book read
Samantha (SparklyBluEyes) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Sandy - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Sara - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Shae
Shannon (Savhage Temptress)
Shannon (shannonleighd)
Sharon Atkinson - 2 books read
Shazzy - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Shea - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Shell (shellconyers)
Shelleyrae - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Stacie
Steph - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Stephanie (CA) - 5 books read
Tammy - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Tara - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Teresa - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Tina - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Token Female Gamer - 7 books read
Tracy - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Valorie - 9 books read
Vicci - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
♥ViScoUS WolF GuRL� (kalli2013) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Yz - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!

3 new readers have signed up since the last update:

Briansgirl - 5 books read
Danielle Guess - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Lacy - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!

Challenge is now closed.

60 readers completed all 10 categories this month. Congratulations!

Total books read for JUNE = 798

Well done, everyone!


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