Challenge details:
- Timeline: Jan 1, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012
- There are Four levels to choose from:
- One Sexy Demon - Read 6 Speculative Romances
- Two Sexy Werewolves - Read 12 Speculative Romances
- Three Sexy Vampires - Read 18 Speculative Romances
- Four Sexy Archangels - Read 24 Speculative Romances
- You don't have to preselect your books, but can add them as you go along. Your books can also cross over with other challenges.
- You can join at anytime, but any books read in 2012 count.
- There will be links each month for reviews.
- Audiobooks do not count.
- Fiction only.
- You don't have to have a blog to join - see host site for details.
- Genres include
- Paranormal romance
- Dark Fantasy Romance
- Urban Fantasy Romance
- Steampunk Romance
- Sci-fi Romance
- Apocalyptic romance
- No Historical or Contemporary Allowed!
Books:
Challenge details:
- Timeline: Jan 1, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012
- Romance is defined as any story that has romantic love between the two main characters.
- Choose at least 5 novels.
- Crossovers are allowed.
- All books count (e-book, audiobook, etc)
- You don't need to have a blog, see host site for details.
Books:
- More Than Words Can Say by Robert Barclay
- Lovesick by Spencer Seidel
- Sarai by Jill Eileen Smith
- Aquamarine by Carol Anshaw
- Sykosa by Justin Ordonez
- Until Next Time by Amy Lignor
- Titanic 2012 by Bill Walker
- Night Sky by Jolene Perry
Challenge details:
- Timeline: Jan 1, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012
- All of the books must be from the Harlequin family of imprints (Includes Mira)
- Read one book for each of the following requirements:
- The name of a place in the title (country, small city, town, etc)
- A weather condition in the title (snow, rain, storm, etc)
- A Title must be in the title of the book (Prince, Countess, etc)
- The author's first or last name must begin with the letter M
- A Holiday/Season in the title (Valentine, Christmas, Summer, etc)
- A Color must be in the title (red, blue, green, etc)
- Do not need to post a list ahead of time.
- Books can be in any format
- Crossovers are allowed
- Go to eHarlequin for book information - anything you can purchase there counts for the challenge.
- There will be a raffle and prize at the end of the year - please see host site for details.
Books:
- (Name of a Place/Title) - The Legacy of Eden by Nelle Davy
Challenge Details:
- Timeline: Jan 1, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012
- This challenge is not about the amount of books you read, but the variety of titles you'll have read when the challenge is over. The goal is to read a bit of everything related to romance to open our minds to new genres you wouldn't normally read.
- Anyone can join.
- You don't need a blog, please see host site for details.
- A list of romance sub-genres and a few cool themes will be posted each month at the host site to choose from.
- You do not have to choose your books ahead of time.
- You don't have to participate every month.
- You can sign up at any time.
- Crossovers are allowed.
- Books can be in any format.
- There will be a monthly roundup post to post your reviews to.
- There will be random giveaways throughout the year for active participants.
January books:
- Options - Read a book that is first in a series, by an author that is "new" to you or a debut author; OR read a romance that has a teen as a protagonist; OR read an erotic romance or erotica.
- Airel by Aaron Patterson, Chris White - This book is first in a series (The Airel Saga, the author is new to me and it is a romance with a teen as protagonist!)
- Pyxis by K.C. Neal - This book is first in a series (Pyxis) the author is new to me and it is a romance with a teen as a protagonist!
- Feb Challenge - Read a book with a red cover, that has a kissing or embracing couple, or has Kiss, Heart or Love in the title; or read a book by an author you have given up; read a novella or anthology; Read one of the oldest books on your TBR shelf or read a historical fiction (that takes place in some notable period of history)
- March Challenge - Read a book with a woman on the cover or author with three names. My book was both
- April Challenge - Read a contemporary book where something is different in the world than what reality reflects. (vampires, magic, etc)
- May Challenge - Read a book from a favorite genre
