Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

This is where we officially post our selected categories.

Here are the categories:

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M".

2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring.

3. Read an anthology.

4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas.

5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.

6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title)

7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so.

8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series.


Challenge Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2009

You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.

PS: You may post your list anytime you like, but NO READING for this challenge until the FIRST of March.

I read so much that I'm hoping not to duplicate anything on any of my challenges. Here's hoping.

1. Robert Masello - Blood and Ice
2. Cheyenne McCray - Moving Target 3/27
3. Nash/Popp/Ashley - Immortals: The Reckoning 3/18
4. Maria Lima - Matters of the Blood 3/21
5. Tess Mallory - Highland Rebel 3/7
6. Diana Gabaldon - Lord John and the Hand of Devils 3/14
7. Julie Leto - Phantom's Touch
I've tried again to read this book. IT SUCKS and I just can't read it. I guess that won't count towards the challenge. Damn it!
8. Sue Grafton - R is for Ricochet
9. Sue Grafton - S is for Silence 3/8
10. Sue Grafton - T is for Tresspass 3/10

I'm duplicating some books off my other challenges too so I have time for books that won't fit the challenges. I will read book #1 of the Heart of Texas series for my Feb monthly challenge. I left it near the end on purpose so I won't have to wait long to continue the series, as I was able to work the next 7 into this challenge (leaving just one left).

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M":
Texas Two-Step (Heart of Texas #2) by Debbie Macomber

2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring:
Dr Texas (Heart of Texas #4) by Debbie Macomber

3. Read an anthology:
That Summer Place: Old Things\Private Paradise\Island Time by Debbie Macomber, Susan Wiggs, & Jill Barnett

4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas:
Caroline's Child (Heart of Texas #3) by Debbie Macomber

5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character:
The Widow's Bargain by Juliet Landon

6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title):
Grandma's Wartime Kitchen World War II and the Way We Cooked by Joanne Lamb Hayes

7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so:
The Education of a Poker Player by Herbert Yardley

8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series:

Nell's Cowboy (Heart of Texas #5)
Lone Star Baby (Heart of Texas #6)
Promise, Texas (Heart of Texas #7)
by Debbie Macomber

I'm definitely going to duplicate some of the titles on the challenges so I leave some time for books I'm waiting to be released in March!

1) Howling at the Moon (Karen MacInerney)
2) Swimming Without a Net (Mary Janice Davidson)
3) Tapestry (Kurland, Hunter, Moning, Kenyon) 3/5 * * * *
4) Animal Instincts (Gena Showalter)
5) To Tame a Highland Warrior (Karen Marie Moning) 3/6 * * * *
6) Head Over Heels (Susan Andersen)
7) Underground (Kat Richardson)
8) Warprize (Elizabeth Vaughan) 3/2 * * * * *
9) Warsworn (Elizabeth Vaughan) 3/4 * * * * *
10) Warlord (Elizabeth Vaughan)

Yz's March Challenge List

1. Fire Me Up - Katie MacAllister
2. Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox by Eion Colfer

3. An Enchanted Season - Shayne, Singh, etc.
4. Decadent - Shayla Black
5. Dark Seduction - Brenda Joyce
6. Murder Game - Christine Feehan
7.
(Tall, Dark, & Dangerous 2,3,4)
8. Forever Blue - Suzanne Brockmann
9. Frisco's Kid - Suzanne Brockmann
10. Everyday, Average Jones - Suzanne Brockmann

1. Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood
2. The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
3. Stroke of Midnight by Sherrilyn Kenyon et ors
4. Wicked Nights by Nina Bangs
5. Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
6. Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy
7. The Book of God by Walter Wangerin
8. Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn
9. Grass for His Pillow by Lian Hearn
10. Brilliance of the Moon by Lian Hearn

My March Monthly Challenge:

1. The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
2. White Witch, Black Curse - Kim Harrison
4. Lonesome Dove - Larry McMurtry
6. Killing Floor - Lee Child
7. The Memory Keeper's Daughter - Kim Edwards

I'm planning on reading 5 (or 8 if Diana Gabaldon and her Outlander series turn out to be good - there's the highlander theme).

I'm definitely duplicating books on the multiple challenges I'm involved in too!

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M" - Tech Support by Jet Mykles
2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
3. Read an anthology - Sexy Beast II Anthology
4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas - Bond of Blood (Texas Vampires) by Diane Whiteside
5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character - If You Desire by Kresley Cole
6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title) - Cordelia's Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold (SciFi/Futuristic War)
7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so - Sexy Beast I Anthology
8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series - Lords of the Underworld Series by Gena Showalter

Here is my list:

1. Payback by Fern Michaels
3. Heating Up The Holidays by Jill Shalvis, Jacquie D'Alessandro, Jamie Sobrato
4. Once a Cowboy by Linda Warren
6. Come Toy With Me by Cara Summers
7. Wolf Tales by Kate Douglas

Here is my list:
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M".

2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring.

3. Read an anthology. The Magical Christmas Cat by Lora Leigh, Erin McCarthy, Nalini ingh, and Linda Winstead Jones.

4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas. Sam's Creed by Sara McCarty.

5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character. Thirty Nights With A Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue

6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title)

7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so. Desperate Duchesses by Eloisa James

8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series.

Here is my intended list but I am totally sure that I won't complete all of them ! Jane in France

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "m":
Monica Ferris - A Stitch in Time(#3) - 03 March 2009

2. Read a book whose cover is predominantly "green" or reminds you of spring:
The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern - Lilian Jackson Braun

3. Read an anthology :
Irish Dreams - Nora Roberts
1. Irish Rebel
2. Sullivan's Woman

4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas:
The Texas Ranger's Twins - Tina Leonard - 01 March 2009

5. Read a book set in Scotland or has a highlander as a character :
Hide and Seek - Ian Rankin - 20 March 2009

6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it:
An Officer And A Millionaire - Maureen Child - 06 March 2009
7. Read a book you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so:
Pyramids - Terry Pratchett - 17 March 2009

8 - 10. Read a trilogy or three books that are continuous in a series:
One Pink Rose - Julie Garwood - 08 March 2009
One White Rose - Julie Garwood 11 March 2009
One Red Rose - Julie Garwood - 13 Mar 2009

Here's my list!


1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M".
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring.
Before I Die by Jenny Downham

3. Read an anthology.
Real Men Do It Better...His Body Electric by Carrie Alexander, Bed and Breakfast by Susan Donavon, For Maggie's Sake by Lora Leigh

4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas.
Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.
If you Desire by Kresley Cole

6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title)
Maverick by Lora Leigh

7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so.
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series.
The Gemma Doyle Trilogy by Libba Bray
A Great and Terrible Beauty
Rebel Angels
The Sweet Far Thing

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M".
The Professor's Secret Passion by M.L. Rhodes {03/04}
2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring.
Dream Stallion by Kate Hill {03/15}
3. Read an anthology.
Double the Pleasure by Lori Foster, Deirdre Martin, Jacquie D'Alessandro, Penny Mccall {03/29}
4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas.
Strength in Numbers 2: Danger in Discovery by Rachel Bo {03/09}
5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.
The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning {03/24}
6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title)
Temptation Ridge by Robyn Carr {03/14}
7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so.
Finnegan's Promise by Carol Lynne
8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series.
Hot Target(#8){03/04}; Breaking Point(#9){03/06}; Into the Storm(#10){03/11} by Suzanne Brockmann

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M".
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

3. Read an anthology.
The Search for Roots by Primo Levi

4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas.
Moving On: A Novel by Larry McMurty

5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.
One Fine Day in the Middle of the Night by Christopher Brookmyre

6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title)
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so.
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series.
The Divine Comedy: Inferno; Purgatorio; Paradiso by Dante Alighieri

Wow, Jes, you are planning to do some serious reading with that list. Great goals!

wow, War and Peace and the Divine Comedy. Good luck with them all. I'm not quite that ambitious. lol

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M":

2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring:

3. Read an anthology:
The only one by Christine Feehan, Susan Grant & Susan Squires.

4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas:
My heart may be broken, but my hair sill looks great by Dixie Cash.

5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character:


6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title):
An officer and a millionnaire by Maureen Child.

7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so:


8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series:
Dark Crescent Sisterhood by Anna Windsor
Bound by shadow
Bound by flame
Bound by light

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M".
Howling at the Moon: Tales of an Urban Werewolf by Karen MacInerney i haven't finished this book yet from Feb so i am continuing this one..
2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring.
Tempting Evil Riley Jenson Guardian Series Book 3 by Keri Arthur
3. Read an anthology. After Twilight
4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas.
5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.
6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title)
7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so. Changeling Sisters of the Moon Book 2 by Yasmine Galenorn
8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series.
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So Far Read This Month..
Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward
Tempting Evil by Keri Arthur
After Twilight
The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
At Graves End Jeaniene Frost
Changeling by Yasmine Galenorn
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Reading Right Now .
Howling at the Moon: Tales of an Urban Werewolf by Karen MacInerney

I'm bucking convention and choosing six instead of five... (that's right, I'm a rebel.)

1. House of Leaves by Mark Danielewski (if I can get it in time; I'm in line for holds right now. If not, the back up is You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister)
2. White Witch Black Curse (again, if I can get my hands on it this month. I don't intend to buy)
3. Dead After Dark
8-10. Fantasy Lover, Night Pleasures and Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M".
Where Are You Now? ~ Mary Higgins Clark

2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring.
Gunpowder Green ~ Laura Childs

3. Read an anthology.
Candy Cane Murder ~ Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine, Leslie Meier

4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas.
Led Astray ~ Sandra Brown

5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.
Scot on the Rocks ~ Brenda Janowitz or Thirty Nights With a Highland Husband ~ Melissa Mayhue

6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title)
Three Cups of Tea ~ Greg Mortenson

7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so.
The Chocolate Snowman Murders ~ JoAnna Carl

8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series.
Strawberry Shortcake Murder ~ Joanne Fluke
Blueberry Muffin Murder ~ Joanne Fluke
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder ~ Joanne Fluke

I may not make it through all ten books, but I'll certainly try! It would take several off of my to-be-read list!

1. Special Topics in Calamity Physics - Marisha Pessl
2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring: I was wondering if I could play a wee bit fast and loose with this as down here in the lower half of the world we're headed into autumn, rather than spring, and I have the perfect autumnal read here (complete with evil jack-o-lantern cover illo). If so:
Usher's Passing - Robert R. McCammon
8-10. The first three books of the Morganville Vampire series by Rachel Caine:
Glass Houses
The Dead Girls' Dance
Midnight Alley

1. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

2. The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister

3. Missionary No More by Zane

4. Texas Tea by Maura Anderson

5. Touch a Four-leaf Clover by Shara Azod & Rae Lynn Blue

6. The Wedding Officer: A Novel of Culinary Seduction by Anthony Capella

7. Accidental Diva by Tia Williams

8. Stephanie Julian
...Seduced in Shadow
...Seduced & Ensnared
...Seduced & Enchanted

March Monthly Challenge List

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M".
The Bride Wore a .44 in Kick Ass (Maggie Shayne)
03/05

2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring.
Coyote's Mate (Lora Leigh)

3. Read an anthology.
Wolfsbane and Mistletoe (Charlaine Harris et al) 03/07

4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas.
Return of the Beast (Lisa Renee Jones)

5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.
Kiss of the Highlander (Highlander 4 by Karen Marie Moening)

6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title)
To Catch a Thief (Christina Skye)


7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so. Elizabeth's Wolf (Lora Leigh)

8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series.
Wolf at the Door 03/09
She's No Faerie Princes 03/10
The Demon You Know 03/11
(The Others #s 1, 2 & 3 by Christine Warren)

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M".
Love Walked In by Marisa de los Santos

2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring.
Midnight Bayou by Nora Roberts

3. Read an anthology.

4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas.
Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas

5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title)
Shattered by JoAnn Ross

7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so.
One Fifth Avenue by Candace Bushnell

8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series.
Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts
The Hollow by Nora Roberts
The Pagan Stone by Nora Roberts

Danielle wrote: "1. Special Topics in Calamity Physics - Marisha Pessl
2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring: I was wondering if I could play a wee bit fast and loose wi..."

Robert McCammon is an awesome author.

Here is my march challange

1 The host - stephenie meyer -fin 02/03
2. Garden spells - sarah Allen- fin 02/05
3.
4.
5.
6.Promise The Moon - Elizabeth Arnold -fin 07/09
7. Live a little - kim Green
8-10 sweet Talk -Susan Mallery-- fin 03/12
Sweet Trouble -Susan Mallery--fin 03/14
Sweet Spot - Susan Mallery--fin 03/15

March Challenge will officially start midnight of Feb. 28.

So far we have 23 participants who have posted their lists.

Barbara
Briansgirl
Melissa
Yz
Karen
Kasia
Lori
Tiffany
Nikki
Jane
Lara
Tasha
Jes
Shazzy
Annie
*Stephanie*
Nichole
Courtney
Danielle
Felisha
Glori
Amanda
Tammy

Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.

Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

First update will be March 6.

Author of book with first or last name begins with 'M'

Green cover or 'spring' theme

Anthology

Author, setting or a character is from Texas.

Set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.

Cover, character or title of book has "military" theme
Night secrets by Cherry Adair (T-Flac)

Book I have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so.
Love bites by Lynsay Sands (Often do this in 2nd parts of trilogies or series as I don't want to spoil my enjoyment of the first book) BTW - I am on GR down here in the South Island while I am on a break =)

Trilogy or 3 consecutive books in a series


2/10

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M". - Something Wonderful - Judith McNaught

2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring. - These Old Shades - Georgette Heyer

3. Read an anthology. - All Through the Night - Thea Devine/Suzanne Forster/Lori Foster/Shannon McKenna

4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas. - Heart of Texas, Vol. 1 - Debbie Macomber

5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character. - Rebellion - Nora Roberts

6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title). - Ice Blue - Anne Stuart

7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so. - The Undomestic Goddess - Sophie Kinsella

8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series. - Holiday/Conspiracy/Loyalty in Death - JD Robb

Jane wrote: "Here is my intended list but I am totally sure that I won't complete all of them ! Jane in France

Finished a book for this challenge ! (Yep I know, already ! I suffer from Endometriosis and so this kept me in bed reading this one )
The Texas Ranger's Twins - Tina Leonard So I have completed Task #4 of the March Challenge, read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas.

Jane wrote: "Jane wrote: "Here is my intended list but I am totally sure that I won't complete all of them ! Jane in France

Finished a book for this challenge ! (Yep I know, already ! I suffer from Endomet..."

Wow you are reading fast!! :0)
I intended to finish a book last night for Feb's list, but... uh, fell asleep. lol

Yep I finished The Texas Ranger's Twins in 4 hours this morning ! A really quick but delightful read

Kenjii wrote: "Robert McCammon is an awesome author."

I've only read one book by him so far, an anthology of stories called 'The Blue World', but years later still remember the creepiness of 'Yellowjacket Summer'. Not recommended for anyone with a fear of insects! This one is part of a group of Bookcrossing bookrings paying tribute to the works of Poe, and I'm looking forward to it!

1. Marisha Pessl Special Topics in Calamity Physics 09-03

3. Blood Lite An Anthology of Humorous Horror Stories Presented by the Horror Writers Association 11-03

4. Gena Showalter Animal Instincts 04-03

6. Valerie Zenatti When I Was a Soldier

7. Fyodor Dostoevsky The Idiot

8. Charlaine Harris Shakespeare's Champion 06-03

9. Charlaine Harris Shakespeare's Christmas 06-03

10. Charlaine Harris Shakespeare's Trollop 07-03

One down already...

1. You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister *3/7
2. White Witch Black Curse
3. Dead After Dark
5. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning *3/4
8. Fantasy Lover *3/1
9. Night Pleasures
10.Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon

1. Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood
2. The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
3. Stroke of Midnight by Sherrilyn Kenyon et ors
4. Wicked Nights by Nina Bangs
5. Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
6. Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy
7. The Book of God by Walter Wangerin
8. Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn
9. Grass for His Pillow by Lian Hearn
10. Brilliance of the Moon by Lian Hearn

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M".

Dark Elves 1: Taken (e-book) by Jet Mykles 3-1-09

2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring.

3. Read an anthology.

4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas.

5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.

6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title)

7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so.

8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series

Danielle: I read Swan Song. I am a fanatic of post apocalyptic horror. I did not realize this but I seem to be able to pick the BEST horror. Swan Song won the Bram Stoker literary award for best horror. I also read Brian Keene's The Conqueror Worms and was like Damn this is good. Again, post apocalyptic. Enjoy your challenge!

One down...

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M" - Tech Support by Jet Mykles
2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
3. Read an anthology - Sexy Beast II Anthology
4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas - Bond of Blood (Texas Vampires) by Diane Whiteside
5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character - If You Desire by Kresley Cole
6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title) - Cordelia's Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold (SciFi/Futuristic War)
7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so - Sexy Beast I Anthology
8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series - Lords of the Underworld Series by Gena Showalter

Updated 3 March:
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M": In my wildest fantasies by Julianne MacLean.

2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring:
Jewel of Atlantis by Gena Showalter.

3. Read an anthology:
The only one by Christine Feehan, Susan Grant & Susan Squires. currently reading

4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas:
My heart may be broken, but my hair sill looks great by Dixie Cash.

5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character:
On a highland shore by Kathleen Givens.

6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title):
An officer and a millionnaire by Maureen Child.

7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so:
Phantom in the night by Sherrilyn Kenyon with Dianna Love.

8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series:
Dark Crescent Sisterhood by Anna Windsor
Bound by shadow 1 March
Bound by flame 2 March
Bound by light 2 March

Two down...Since Tech Support was so short, I've also added Snagged.

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M" - Tech Support & Snagged by Jet Mykles .
2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
3. Read an anthology - Sexy Beast II Anthology
4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas - Bond of Blood (Texas Vampires) by Diane Whiteside
5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character - If You Desire by Kresley Cole
6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title) - Cordelia's Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold (SciFi/Futuristic War)
7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so - Sexy Beast I Anthology
8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series - Lords of the Underworld Series by Gena Showalter

One down.

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M".

2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring.

3. Read an anthology. The Magical Christmas Cat by Lora Leigh, Erin McCarthy, Nalini ingh, and Linda Winstead Jones.

4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas. Sam's Creed by Sara McCarty.

5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character. Thirty Nights With A Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue

6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title)

7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so. Desperate Duchesses by Eloisa James March 3

8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series.

1. Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood
2. The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
3. Stroke of Midnight by Sherrilyn Kenyon et ors
4. The Hunter's Prey: Erotic Tales of Texas Vampires by Diane Whiteside
5. Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
6. Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy
7. The Book of God by Walter Wangerin
8. Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn
9. Grass for His Pillow by Lian Hearn
10. Brilliance of the Moon by Lian Hearn

Jane's March 6th update

1. Author = A Stitch in Time - Monica Ferris - 03/03/09
4. Texas = The Texas Ranger's Twins - Tina Leonard - 01/03/09
6. Military = An Officer And A Millionaire - Maureen Child - 06/03/09

Update #1 ~ March 6 (edited 3/12)

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M".
Where Are You Now? ~ Mary Higgins Clark

2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring.
Gunpowder Green ~ Laura Childs

3. Read an anthology.
Candy Cane Murder ~ Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine, Leslie Meier

4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas.
Led Astray ~ Sandra Brown


5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.
Seducing a Scottish Bride ~ Sue-Ellen Welfonder

6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title)
An Officer and a Millionaire ~ Maureen Child OR Outlander ~ Diana Gabaldon

7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so.
The Chocolate Snowman Murders ~ JoAnna Carl

8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series.
Strawberry Shortcake Murder ~ Joanne Fluke
Blueberry Muffin Murder ~ Joanne Fluke
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder ~ Joanne Fluke

update:

1. The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
2. White Witch, Black Curse - Kim Harrison
4. Lonesome Dove - Larry McMurtry
6. Killing Floor - Lee Child
7. The Memory Keeper's Daughter - Kim Edwards

Here is my updated list:

1. Payback by Fern Michaels
3. Heating Up The Holidays by Jill Shalvis, Jacquie D'Alessandro, Jamie Sobrato
4. Once a Cowboy by Linda Warren 3/6/09
6. Come Toy With Me by Cara Summers
7. Wolf Tales by Kate Douglas

Yz's March Challenge List

1. Fire Me Up - Katie MacAllister
2. Wild Rain by Christine Feehan
3. An Enchanted Season - Shayne, Singh, etc. finished 3/6
4. Decadent - Shayla Black
5. Dark Seduction - Brenda Joyce
6. Murder Game - Christine Feehan
7.
(Tall, Dark, & Dangerous 2,3,4)
8. Forever Blue - Suzanne Brockmann finished 3/1
9. Frisco's Kid - Suzanne Brockmann finished 3/4
10. Everyday, Average Jones - Suzanne Brockmann

Time for an update:

Barbara
Briansgirl
Melissa
Yz - 3 books done
Karen - 3 books done
Kasia - 2 books done
Lori - 2 categories (3 books done)
Tiffany - 1 book done
Nikki - 1 book done
Jane - 3 books done
Lara
Tasha
Jes
Shazzy
Annie - 3 books done
*Stephanie*
Nichole - 1 book done
Courtney - 3 books done
Danielle
Felisha
Glori
Amanda
Tammy

The following had signed up since the last update:

LibraryLass - 2 books done
Chelsea
Annvelwis - 1 book done
Kenjii - 1 book done

Group's running total: 27 books read.

Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.

Also, if you haven't done it yet, feel free to add your completed books to our group bookshelf.

Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

Next update will be March 11.

As of March 9th, I've read 6 books from my list.

1) Howling at the Moon (Karen MacInerney)
2) Swimming Without a Net (Mary Janice Davidson) 3/9 * * * *
3) Tapestry (Kurland, Hunter, Moning, Kenyon) 3/5 * * * *
4) Animal Instincts (Gena Showalter)
5) To Tame a Highland Warrior (Karen Marie Moning) 3/6 * * * *
6) Head Over Heels (Susan Andersen)
7) Underground (Kat Richardson) 3/9 * * *
8) Warprize (Elizabeth Vaughan) 3/2 * * * * *
9) Warsworn (Elizabeth Vaughan) 3/4 * * * * *
10) Warlord (Elizabeth Vaughan)