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2013 RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION CHALLENGE


The 2013 RT Booklovers Convention is taking place in Kansas City, MO from May 1st – May 5th 2013. For those of us who can’t attend, the RRRC mods were generous enough to come up with a challenge so we can read our favorite authors and get to read new authors as well. For more information on the RT Convention, go HERE.



Duration: January 1st, 2013 – December 31st, 2013

Since the event is not till May, the list of authors attending is being constantly being updated. This pdf file is just not the only authors attending. The new authors being added are in red/italics. I will try to keep us updated on the authors attending. 2013 RT Authors Attending

UPDATED AUTHORS LIST GO TO: 2013 RT Authors Attending

♥Level 1♥
♥Read 10 books by any of the authors attending the convention.
♥At least 5 should be new to you authors


♥♥Level 2♥♥
♥Complete the criteria for Level 1
♥Additionally read 5 books by a female author and 5 books by a male author.
♥ For male authors: you can use 5 male authors, use male sounding names and/or use initials as their first names.
♥At least 5 of the books should be new to you authors.


♥♥♥Level 3♥♥♥
♥Complete the criteria for Level 2
♥In honor of the pioneers of historical romance that are being honored this year at the convention who helped to put the romance genre on the map in the 1970s and 1980s. Read 10 books by the authors being honored as part of this celebration (there are currently 21).
Pioneers Authors attending so far:
Jude Deveraux
Mary Balogh
Jennifer Blake
Shirlee Busbee
Marsha Canham
Robyn Carr
Virginia Brown
Patricia Rice
Rosanne Bittner
Virginia Henley
Constance O'Banyon
Bertrice Small
Lucia St. Clair Robson
Karen Robards
Shirl Henke
Laura Parker
Bobbi Smith
Janelle Taylor
Cynthia Wright
Phoebe Conn
Julie Garwood


♥♥♥♥Level 4♥♥♥♥
♥ Complete the criteria for Level 3
♥ Read your way around the US States by reading a book that is set in, or by an author from each of the 50 states.
♥ In this level, readers are allowed to moved books from the previous levels read that fit the requirements, however you will have to read a replacement book for the original level before continuing your level 4 books.

Dee's Example:

So, say I need a book for Michigan for level 4, and I read a book set in/author from Michigan for Level 2 - i can move that book to Level 4, but I have to read another book that fits the Level 2 criteria before I can continue with my around the US.

States:
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming


**With over 300 authors attending, there are plenty to choose from, so no author repeats (although if they write under a pseudonym, you can count it as a separate author)**


♥Since this is a level built challenge, everyone will start from 1st level and you can choose how many levels you want to do or do all 4 levels. Participants can always move up a level, but you can’t go backwards.
♥ we will keep track of the participants similar to the RRRC Tournaments. When you sign up, I will keep track of you by your message #.
♥For this challenge, we will update our post, instead of re-posting.
♥Re-reads and audiobooks are all ok to be read.
♥The books must have a minimum of 100 pages or at least 30k words in electronic format. The pages can be verified through multiple websites; most common would be Amazon as they are now listing approximate page numbers on many e-books.
♥If you have any questions/comments, please post them in the link HERE


Also, I just want to take the time out to thank the mods for letting me host this challenge!! Its my first time so bear with me. :)

Message 2-4 are the authors found in the PDF file, I will try to keep this updated as well, but I did this just so it was easier and prettier to look at :)

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Level 4: Author is from/born...

Alabama - Debra Webb/Ella James/Abbi Glines

Arizona - Mackenzie McKade

Arkansas - Delilah Devlin

California - Karen Erickson/Felice Fox/Gretchen Galway/Kami Garcia/R.A. Gates/C.W. Gortner/Belinda McBride/Killian McRae/Dawn Rae Miller/Brenda Novak/Brenda Pandos/Kate Pearce/Cherry Adair

Colorado - Elle Lothlorien/Cindi Madsen/Kasi Alexander

Florida - Heather Graham/Megan Mulry

Georgia - Kendall Grey/Hildie McQueen/Jennifer McQuiston/Vanessa North

Illinois - Hanna Martine/Kate Meader/Stephanie Nelson/Allie Pleiter

Indiana - Monette Michaels/Mary Abshire

Iowa - Jill Hathaway/Tracey Garvis-Graves

Kansas - Julie Garwood/Katy Madison/R.L. Naquin/Gennifer Albin

Kentucky - Caroline Fyffe / Kallypso Masters

Louisiana - Jennifer Blake

Maryland - Kathy Love/Lea Nolan/Nicky Penttila

Massachusetts - Cara McKenna

Michigan - Brynn Paulin

Minnesota - Barbara Longley

Missouri - Erin Ashley/ Shawntelle Madison

New Jersey - Tere Michaels/Tara Nina

New York - Sarah MacLean/Megan Frampton/Alison Gaylin/Kate McMurray/Caridad Pineiro

North Carolina - Jeaniene Frost/Catherine Gayle/David Macinnis Gill/Deb Marlowe/Stephanie Perkins/Renee Ahdieh

Ohio - Erin McCarthy/Theresa McClinton/Constance Phillips

Oklahoma - Jamie McGuire

Oregon - Marie Harte/Elisabeth Naughton

Pennsylvania - Nicole Peeler/Diane Alberts

Rhode Island - Donna Russo Morin

South Carolina - C.H. Admirand

Tennessee - Lurlene McDaniel/Myra McEntire/Andrew Peterson/Toni Aleo

Texas - Kerrelyn Sparks/Nina Bangs/Maya Banks/Liliana Hart/Jax Garren/Deeanne Gist/Donna Grant/Lynn Lorenz/Mari Mancusi/Michelle Mankin/Molly McAdams/Sophie Oak/Sophie Jordan

Utah - Aprilynne Pike

Virginia - Tracy March/Cathy Maxwell/Dawn Rae Miller/Nancy Naigle

Washington - Yasmine Galenorn/Trish McCallan/Crista McHugh/Richelle Mead/Theresa Meyers/Laura Navarre

West Virginia - Ann Mayburn

Wisconsin - Samantha Grace/Christine Merrill/Ann Voss Peterson

PARTICIPANTS - Updated till Message 47


Amanda - Message 26
Amie - Message 27
~Ana~Belle~ - Message 32
Barbara ★ - Message 21
Catherine - Message 23
Christina - Message 45
Dee - Message 46
Dynamite - Message 36
Fran - Message 13
Gea - Message 37
Hina - Message 10
Jane(Janelba)- Message 16
Jane (PS) - Message 25
JenniferJ - Message 42
Juliet - Message 24
Karen - Message 38
~KarenH~ - Message 20
Katie - Message 30
Laura - Message 34
Lauren - Message 33
Lindy-Lane - Message 40 Message41
❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ - Message 15
Lynne - Message 29
Maggie - Message 39
Makenzie - Message 22
Mary - Message 35
Mary Froelich - Message 47
McWillow - Message 18
~Melissa~ - Message 17
Raine - Message 12
Rebecca - Message 11
Sandy - Message 44
Sarah - Message 28
Susan (susayq) - Message 43
Wan ~DragonsWan~ - Message 19

Level 1 Finished

Level 2 Finished

Level 3 Finished

Level 4 Finished

2013 RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION CHALLENGE
Duration: 1/1/2013 - 12/31/13
30/80 Completed


Level 1
10/10 Completed
1. The Privileged and the Damned by Kimberly Lang. Completed 1/1/13 *** (3 Stars)
2. Working Out by Marie Harte. Completed 1/2/13 **** (4 Stars)
3. Flirting in Traffic by Beth Kery. Completed 1/3/13 *** (3 Stars)
4. The Dangerous Lord by Sabrina Jeffries. Completed 1/4/13 ***** (5 Stars)
5. The Petrov Proposal by Maisey Yates. Completed 1/6/13 **** (4 Stars)

New To Me Author
6. Criminal Promises by Nikki Duncan. Completed 1/5/13 **** (4 Stars)
7. Wife by Wednesday by Catherine Bybee. Completed 1/6/13 ***** (5 Stars)
8. Immortally Yours by Angie Fox. Completed 1/10/13 **** (4 Stars)
9. Fighting Chance by Lacey Savage. Completed 1/12/13 *** (3 Stars)
10. Christmas Confessions by Kathleen Long. Completed 1/15/13 ** (2 Stars)




Level 2
10/10 Completed
Female Authors:
1. Satisfaction Guaranteed by Isabelle Drake. (NTM) Completed 1/24/13 *** (3 Stars)
2. Tempted by Her Innocent Kiss by Maya Banks. Completed 2/13/13 **** (4 Stars)
3. Hunk for the Holidays by Katie Lane. Completed 2/26/13 ***** (5 Stars)
4. Never Too Hot by Bella Andre. Completed 3/3/13 **** (4 Stars)
5. Skies of Fire by Zoe Archer. Completed 2/25/13 **** (4 Stars)

Male/ Male sounding/ Initials Authors:
1. Cowboy Bad Boys by Randi Alexander. (NTM) Completed 2/2/13 **** (4 Stars)
2. Night of Fire by Nico Rosso. (NTM) Completed 3/10/13 *** (3 Stars)
3. Vanilla on Top by C.J. Ellison. (NTM) Completed 2/22/13 *** (3 Stars)
4. The Arrival by Jordan Summers.(NTM) Completed 3/7/13 *** (3 Stars)
5. Board Resolution by Joey W. Hill. Completed 3/9/13 ***** (5 Stars)



Level 3: Pioneers of Historical Romance
10/10 Completed
1. Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood. Completed 3/11/13 ***** (5 Stars)
2. Velvet Song by Jude Deveraux. Completed 3/15/13 **** (4 Stars)
3. Royal Seduction by Jennifer Blake. Completed 3/22/13 ***** (5 Stars)
4. Nobody's Angel by Karen Robards. Completed 3/25/13 **** (4 Stars)
5. The Pride of Lions by Marsha Canham. Completed 3/29/13 ***** (5 Stars)
6. The Troubadour's Romance by Robyn Carr. Completed 4/30/13 **** (4 Stars)
7. A Year and a Day by Virginia Henley. Completed 6/5/13 ***** (5 Stars)
8. Scandal Becomes Her by Shirlee Busbee. Completed 8/11/13 **** (4 Stars)
9. The Duchess by Beatrice Small. Completed 8/30/13 *** (3 Stars)
10. Merely Magic by Patricia Rice. Completed 9/6/13 **** (4 Stars)



Level 4: U.S. States
0/50 Completed
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
32. New York
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming

I'm in for Level 1.

3/10
1. HelenKay Dimon Guns and the Girl Next Door finished 1/1
2. Elle James Engaged With the Boss finished 1/1
3. Debra Webb Protective Custody finished 11
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2013 RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION CHALLENGE
1/1/2013 ~ 12/31/13

0/10 read

♥Level 1♥
♥Read 10 books by any of the authors attending the convention.
♥At least 5 should be new to you authors

Thanks so much for hosting Hina!!

I will start with level 1 and see how far I can get...

Fran wrote: "Thanks so much for hosting Hina!!

I will start with level 1 and see how far I can get..."

No Prob Fran!

welcome Everyone!

1/1/2013 ~ 12/31/13
14/30

Level 1
10/10
1. Shadow and Bone New Author1/4
2. Insurgent 1/14
3. Hallowed 1/14
4. Wild About You 1/16
5. Mate Claimed 1/21
6. River Road 1/27
7. Tempest Rising New Author2/3
8. A Touch of Crimson New Author2/10
9. Once and Again New Author2/17
10 The Selection 6/10New Author

Level 2
4/10
Female
1. Twice Tempted 6/25
2. Kiss of Crimson 8/3
3. Firelight 8/14
4. Witchling 8/16
5
Male
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7
8
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10

Level 3
0/10
1
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5
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I'm in for level 1 but may upgrade later into the challenge

2013 RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION CHALLENGE
1/1/2013 ~ 12/31/13

0/10 read

♥Level 1♥
♥Read 10 books by any of the authors attending the convention.
♥At least 5 should be new to you authors

I will go for Level 1. Will choose my books and edit my post later.

RRRC: 2013 RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION CHALLENGE
1/1/2013 ~ 12/31/13
0/10

♥Level 1♥

♥Read 10 books by any of the authors attending the convention.
♥At least 5 should be new to you author
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RT Booklovers Convention Challenge

♥Level 1♥
10/10 Finished!

1. Jaci Burton - The Best Thing 1/5/13
2. Jennifer Ashley - The Duke's Perfect Wife 1/8/13
3. Kresley Cole - No Rest for the Wicked 1/11/13
4. Bella Andre - I Only Have Eyes for You 1/18/13
5. Mari Carr - Fix You 2/9/13
6. *** Shayla Black - Wicked Ties 2/16/13
7. *** Louisa Edwards - Too Hot To Touch 2/18/13
8. *** Chloe Neill - Some Girls Bite 2/21/13
9. *** Meg Benjamin - Venus in Blue Jeans 2/25/13
10. *** Samantha Kane - The Courage to Love 3/24/13
**New to me author

I'm in. I'm going for Level 4 but have a question before committing. OK level 3 it is.

2013 RT Booklovers Convention Challenge
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2013

♥Level 1♥
♥Read 10 books by any of the authors attending the convention.
♥At least 5 should be new to you authors

(view spoiler)[
1. Shades of Midnight - Lara Adrian
2. Warrior - Zoe Archer
3. Demon from the Dark - Kresley Cole
4. The Demon's Covenant - Sarah Rees Brennan
5. Vampire in Atlantis - Alyssa Day
6. NEW AUTHOR - If I Stay - Gayle Forman
7. NEW AUTHOR - Pleasure and Purpose - Megan Hart
8. NEW AUTHOR - The Amoveo Legacy - Sara Humphreys
9. NEW AUTHOR - Devilish - Maureen Johnson
10. NEW AUTHOR - Beyond the Night - Joss Ware
(hide spoiler)]

♥♥Level 2♥♥
♥Additionally read 5 books by a female author and 5 books by a male author.
♥At least 5 of the books should be new to you authors

(view spoiler)[
1. NEW AUTHOR - FEMALE - The Charmed Sphere - Catherine Asaro
2. FEMALE - Tiger's Quest - Colleen Houck
3. FEMALE - Master of Smoke - Angela Knight
4. FEMALE - The Taking - Erin McCarthy
5. NEW AUTHOR - FEMALE - Tempest Rising - Nicole Peeler
6. MALE - Blood Rites - Jim Butcher
7. NEW AUTHOR - MALE - Eternity Base - Bob Mayer
8. MALE - Sandstorm - James Rollins
9. NEW AUTHOR - MALE - Hot Head - Damon Suede
10. NEW AUTHOR - MALE - Black Hole Sun - David Macinnis Gill
(hide spoiler)]

♥♥♥Level 3♥♥♥
♥In honor of the pioneers of historical romance that are being honored this year at the convention, read 10 books by the authors being honored as part of this celebration (there are currently 21).

(view spoiler)[
1. Scarlet Nights - Jude Deveraux
2. Simply Unforgettable - Mary Balogh
3. The Wicked Wyckerly - Patricia Rice
4. A Year and a Day - Virginia Henley
5. Lost Love Found - Bertrice Small
6. Capture My Heart - Bobbi Smith
7. Haunting Olivia - Janelle Taylor
8. Midnight Blue - Phoebe Conn
9. Sizzle - Julie Garwood
10. Superstition - Karen Robards
(hide spoiler)]

2013 RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION CHALLENGE
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

(NOTE: '*Author Name*' denotes new-to-me author)

♥Level 1♥
7/10

♥Read 10 books by any of the authors attending the convention.
♥At least 5 should be new to you authors

1. Frostbite - Richelle Mead
2. Reflected in You - Sylvia Day
3. To Taste Temptation - *Elizabeth Hoyt* (01/21)***
4. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie - *Jennifer Ashley* (01/08)****
5. Dangerous Highlander - *Donna Grant* (02/14)***
6. A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole (01/23)***
7. Love Under Two Benedicts - *Cara Covington* (02/22)***
8. Animal Magnetism - *Jill Shalvis* (02/15)****
9. Before She Dies - *Mary Burton* (02/28)****
10. Notturno - *Z.A. Maxfield*

I am going to give this a whirl :) not sure yet what level...but possibly Level 2 ! :)

2013 RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION CHALLENGE


The 2013 RT Booklovers Convention is taking place in Kansas City, MO from May 1st – May 5th 2013. For those of us who can’t attend, the RRRC mods were generous enough to come up with a challenge so we can read our favorite authors and get to read new authors as well. For more information on the RT Convention, go HERE.


Duration: January 1st, 2013 – December 31st, 2013

Since the event is not till May, the list of authors attending is being constantly being updated. This pdf file is just not the only authors attending. The new authors being added are in red/italics. I will try to keep us updated on the authors attending. 2013 RT Authors Attending


♥Level 1♥
♥Read 10 books by any of the authors attending the convention.
♥At least 5 should be new to you authors



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♥♥Level 2♥♥
♥Complete the criteria for Level 1
♥Additionally read 5 books by a female author and 5 books by a male author.
♥At least 5 of the books should be new to you authors


♥♥♥Level 3♥♥♥
♥Complete the criteria for Level 2
♥In honor of the pioneers of historical romance that are being honored this year at the convention who helped to put the romance genre on the map in the 1970s and 1980s. Read 10 books by the authors being honored as part of this celebration (there are currently 21).
Pioneers Authors attending so far:
Jude Deveraux
Mary Balogh
Jennifer Blake
Shirlee Busbee
Marsha Canham
Robyn Carr
Virginia Brown
Patricia Rice
Rosanne Bittner
Virginia Henley
Constance O'Banyon
Beatrice Small
Lucia St. Clair Robson
Karen Robards
Shirl Henke
Laura Parker
Bobbi Smith
Janelle Taylor
Cynthia Wright
Phoebe Conn
Julie Garwood


♥♥♥♥Level 4♥♥♥♥
♥ Complete the criteria for Level 3
♥ Read your way around the US States by reading a book that is set in, or by an author from each of the 50 states.
♥ In this level, readers are allowed to moved books from the previous levels read that fit the requirements, however you will have to read a replacement book for the original level before continuing your level 4 books.

Dee's Example:

So, say I need a book for Michigan for level 4, and I read a book set in/author from Michigan for Level 2 - i can move that book to Level 4, but I have to read another book that fits the Level 2 criteria before I can continue with my around the US.


**With over 300 authors attending, there are plenty to choose from, so no author repeats (although if they write under a pseudonym, you can count it as a separate author)**


♥Since this is a level built challenge, everyone will start from 1st level and you can choose how many levels you want to do or do all 4 levels. Participants can always move up a level, but you can’t go backwards.
♥ we will keep track of the participants similar to the RRRC Tournaments. When you sign up, I will keep track of you by your message #.
♥For this challenge, we will update our post, instead of re-posting.
♥The books must have a minimum of 100 pages or at least 30k words in electronic format. The pages can be verified through multiple websites; most common would be Amazon as they are now listing approximate page numbers on many e-books.
♥If you have any questions/comments, please post them in the link HERE


Also, I just want to take the time out to thank the mods for letting me host this challenge!! Its my first time so bear with me. :)

Message 2-4 are the authors found in the PDF file, I will try to keep this updated as well, but I did this just so it was easier and prettier to look at :)

Progress: 6/10



♥ Ruined by Moonlight by Emma Wildes [14 Feb 13] ★
♥ One Pink Line by Dina Silver [18 May 13] ★★★★★
♥ Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins [20 Jan 13] ★★★
♥ The Selection by Kiera Cass
♥ Reflected in You by Sylvia Day
♥ How To Lose a Demon in 10 Days by Saranna DeWylde
♥ Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis
♥ Divergent by Veronica Roth [28 Feb 13] ★★★★
♥ Mariana by Susanna Kearsley [6 May 13] ★★★★★
♥ Easy by Tammara Webber [30-Jun-13] ★★★★






♦ A Single Thread by Marie Bostwick
♦ Time Between Us by Tamara Ireland Stone
♦ Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
♦ The Inconvenient Duchess by Christine Merrill
♦ The Heir (Duke's Obsession, #1) by Grace Burrowes
♦ Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie, Bob Mayer
♦ Rain Fall by Barry Eisler
♦ The Last Queen by C.W. Gortner
♦ Blade Song by J.C. Daniels
♦ Heart's Sentinel by P.J. Schnyder





♪ Days of Gold by Jude Deveraux
♪ Whispering Rock by Robyn Carr
♪ The Bride by Julie Garwood
♪ By His Majesty's Grace by Jennifer Blake
♪ One Night for Love by Mary Balogh
♪ Amanda Rose by Karen Robards
♪ Scandal Becomes Her by Shirlee Busbee
♪ Dixie Divas by Virginia Brown
♪ The Wicked Wyckerly by Patricia Rice
♪ A Year and a Day by Virginia Henley

I'm in too :) I'll start at Level 1.

Thanks for hosting Hina! This is going to be quite a complex challenge I suspect - and keeping track on the incoming authors!

2013 RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1st, 2013 – December 31st, 2013

♥Level 1♥
Completed: 1/10

1 - Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole *New - (1/6/2013)
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I'm in for at least a Level 1.

RRRC: 2013 RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION CHALLENGE
1/1/2013 ~ 12/31/13
10/10

♥Level 1♥

♥Read 10 books by any of the authors attending the convention.
♥At least 5 should be new to you author
1. Kat Martin - Against the Fire - 1/18/13
2. Brenda Novak - Inside - 3/16/13 - new
3. Roxanne St. Claire - Edge of Sight - 5/27/13 - new
4. Chloe Neill - Some Girls Bite - 7/5/13 - new
5. Lora Leigh - Nauti Boy - 7/30/13
6. The Darkest Hour - Maya Banks - 9/14/13 - new
7. Cherry Adair - Undertow - 10/1/13 - new
8. Kerrelyn Sparks - How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire - 10/13/13 - new
9. Rachel Gibson - Simply Irresistible - 11/22/13
10. Lara Adrian - Kiss of Crimson - 11/30/13

2013 RT Booklovers Convention Challenge
Duration: 1.1.13-12.31.13
Level 1 & Level 2
Completed books: 0/20

Level 1:
1.Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian *New
2.The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley *New
3.Haunted by Kelley Armstrong
4.The Devil Inside by Jenna Black
5.Unbroken by Rachel Caine
6.Demon Song by Cat Adams
7.Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day *New
8.If I Stay by Gayle Forman *New
9.Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank *New
10.Night Veil by Yasmine Galenorn

Level 2:
Female:
1.Dangerous Highlander by Donna Grant *New
2.Beautiful Creatures by Margaret Stohl & Kami Garcia
3.The Iron Thorn by Caitlin Kittredge *New
4.Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh *New
5.Timepiece by Myra McEntire

Male:
6.Summer Knight by Jim Butcher
7.Night of Fire by Nico Rosso *New
8.Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie & Bob Mayer *New
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2013 RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION CHALLENGE (29)
All books are by Authors attending the Convention
Duration: January 1st, 2013 – December 31st, 2013
Level 4 of 4 Completed!

Level 1 – 10 of 10 Books Completed – 2/21/13!
Level 2 – 10 of 10 Books Completed – 3/21/13!
Level 3 – 10 of 10 Books Completed – 4/16/13!
Level 4 – 50 of 50 Books Completed! – 12/30/13!!

♥ Level 1: Read 10 books by Authors attending the Convention + 5 New Authors
√ 1. In Bed with the Opposition by Stephanie Draven (New author #1) – 1/6
√ 2. The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts – 1/9
√ 3. Rescue My Heart by Jill Shalvis – 1/11
√ 4. Divorce, Interrupted by Jill James – 9/1 (swapped Jennifer Ashley to AZ 8/28)
√ 5. Seducing Cinderella by Gina Maxwell (New author #2) – 1/22
√ 6. Bodywork by Marie Harte (New author #3) – 1/29
√ 7. Waiting for the Big One by P. G. Forte (New author #4) – 2/10
√ 8. One Perfect Night by Bella Andre – 2/16
√ 9. The Heir (Duke's Obsession, #1) by Grace Burrowes (New author #5) – 2/19
√ 10. Unwrapped by Erin McCarthy et al. – 2/21



♥♥ Level 2: Level 1 and Read books by 5 Female & 5 Male authors + 5 New Authors
Female Authors:
√ 1. How to Marry a Duke by Vicki Dreilling (New author #1) – 3/6
√ 2. Lonely Alpha by Ranae Rose (New author #2) – 3/9
√ 3. Turn it On by Vivian Arend – 6/29 (swapped Meg Benjamin to KS)
√ 4. The Last Bride in Ballymuir by Dorien Kelley (New author #3) – 3/13
√ 5. House Rules by Chloe Niell – 3/16

Male Authors or Authors with Initials:
√ 1. Tempting the Player by J. Lynn – 3/4
√ 2. Dillon's Gift by A. J. Hawthorn (New author #4) – 3/10
√ 3. Time Out by A. M. Wells – 3/19
√ 4. Wanting You by A.C. Arthur (New author # 5) – 3/20
√ 5. Who Wants to Date A Superhero? by R. G. Alexander (New author #6) – 3/21



♥♥♥Level 3: Levels 1 & 2 and Read 10 books by Honored “Pioneer” Authors
√ 1. Where Heaven Begins by Rosanne Bittner – 4/2
√ 2. Bring Me Home for Christmas by Robyn Carr – 4/5
√ 3. Dark Angel/Lord Carew's Bride by Mary Balogh – 4/7
√ 4. Lure of Song and Magic by Patricia Rice – 4/8
√ 5. By His Majesty's Grace by Jennifer Blake – 4/11
√ 6. Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood – 4/11
√ 7. Shadow Patriots: A Novel of the Revolution by Lucia St. Clair Robson – 4/12
√ 8. Brazen by Bobbi Smith – 4/13
√ 9. Shattered by Karen Robards 4/14
√ 10. Lavender Morning by Jude Devereaux – 4/16



♥♥♥♥Level 4: Level 1 – 3 and Read your way around the US States by reading a book that is set in, or by an author from each of the 50 states. 50 of 50!

√ Alabama: Taming GI Jane by Debra Webb (author’s home) – 10/21
√ Alaska: One Fine Fireman by Jennifer Bernard (author’s home) – 5/23
√ Arizona: Primal Bonds by Jennifer Ashley (author’s home) – 1/18 (swapped #1)
√ Arkansas: Texas Men by Delilah Devlin (author’s home) – 9/10
√ California: White Wedding by Ursula Sinclair (set in L.A.) – 4/27
√ Colorado: Falling For Her Fiance by Cindi Madsen (author’s home) – 7/21
√ Connecticut: Pushing Up Daisies by Rosemary Harris (set in CT) – 9/17
√ Delaware: The Hob by Dana Marie Bell (author’s home) – 4/26
√ Florida: Grave Danger Heather Graham (Florida) – 8/10
√ Georgia: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrew (set in Georgia) – 7/13
√ Hawaii: Your Mouth Drives Me Crazy by HelenKay Dimon (set in Hawaii) – 8/14
√ Idaho: Second Chance at the Sugar Shack by Candis Terry (author’s home) – 8/3
√ Illinois: Hell on Wheels by Julie Ann Walker (set in Illinois) – 10/15
√ Indiana: Lonestar Sanctuary by Colleen Coble – 10/25
√ Iowa: Heiress Without a Cause by Sara Ramsey (author’s home) – 12/2
√ Kansas: Venus in Blue Jeans by Meg Benjamin (author’s home) – 3/12
√ Kentucky: Sugar Springs by Kim Law (set in Kentucky) – 8/8
√ Louisiana: Taste the Heat by Rachel Harris (set in Louisiana) – 10/5
√ Maine: The Fangover by Erin McCarthy & Kathy Love (author’s home) – 4/20
√ Maryland: Bedding Lord Ned by Sally MacKenzie (author’ home) – 8/26
√ Massachusetts: Edge of Sight by Roxanne St. Claire (set in MA) – 12/22
√ Michigan: Once Upon a Holiday: Holiday Heat\Candy Christmas\Chocolate Truffles by Beverly Jenkins et al. (author’s home) – 8/11
√ Minnesota: The Rancher and the Rock Star by Lizbeth Selvig (set in MN) – 4/18
√ Mississippi: Donovan's Angel by Peggy Webb (set in Mississippi) – 7/4
√ Missouri: The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox (set in Missouri) – 12/26
√ Montana: Against the Wall by Rebecca Zanetti (set in Montana) – 4/29
√ Nebraska: Just the Way I Like It by Erin Nicholas (set in Nebraska) – 6/22
√ Nevada: We Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus by Brenda Novak (set in NV) – 8/11
√ New Hampshire: Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey (set in NH) – 10/6
√ New Jersey: Collected by Shawntelle Madison (set in NJ) – 12/1
√ New Mexico: Working Stiff by Rachel Caine (author’s home) – 9/18
√ New York: If the Shoe Fits by Megan Mulry (author’s birthplace) – 8/22
√ North Carolina: The Wolf Next Door by Lydia Dare (author’s home) – 11/15
√ North Dakota: Thunder Horse Redemption by Elle James (set in ND) – 10/6
√ Ohio: Mouth To Mouth by Erin McCarthy (set in Ohio) – 8/2
√ Oklahoma: Only Lycans Need Apply by Michelle Bardsley (set in OK) – 9/11
√ Oregon: The Petrov Proposal by Maisey Yates (author’s home) – 5/11
√ Pennsylvania: Captivated by You by Diane Alberts (author’s home) – 5/29
√ Rhode Island: One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean (author’s home) – 9/4
√ S. Carolina: Cloudy With A Chance Of Marriage by Kieran Kramer (author’s home) – 12/13
√ S. Dakota: The Wedding Dress Diaries by Aimee Carson (author’s home) – 9/5
√ Tennessee: Taking Shots by Toni Aleo (set in Nashville, TN) – 4/21
√ Texas: Seducing Simon by Maya Banks (set in Texas) – 6/18
√ Utah: A Little Bit Wild by Victoria Dahl (author’s home) – 11/20
√ Vermont: Here Comes Trouble by Donna Kauffman (set in Vermont) – 12/30
√ Virginia: Zane by Brenda Jackson (set in Virginia) – 8/24
√ Washington: Valentine Surprise by Jennifer Connor (author’s home) – 6/9
√ West Virginia: Erotic Research by Mari Carr (set in WV) – 7/7
√ Wisconsin: How to Misbehave by Ruthie Knox (author’s home) – 11/25
√ Wyoming: Against the Wind by Kat Martin (set in WY) – 8/10

♥Level 1♥
Read 10 books by any of the authors attending the convention. At least 5 should be new to you authors

Hi all,

I just wanted to remind you guys, please don't delete post for any reason, if you decide not to do the challenge for any reason - just write that you are withdrawing etc. It throws off the links under participants since those are not valid anymore.

Thx

I'd like to join and start off small.

♥Level 1♥
Read 10 books by any of the authors attending the convention. At least 5 should be new to you authors

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This looks fantastic!
Please sign me up for ♥Level 1♥

Complete: 9/10

New Authors
✔ 1. Some Girls Bite / Chloe Neill - (Jan 17) 3★'s
✔ 2. First Grave on the Right / Darynda Jones - (Feb 13) 4★'s
3. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake / Sarah MacLean
✔ 4. Working Stiff by Rachel Caine - (Feb 2) 4★'s
✔ 5. Spider's Bite / Jennifer Estep - (June 18) 4★'s

Old Authors
✔ 6. Against the Fire / Kat Martin - (Jan 26) 3★'s
✔ 7. The Seduction of Elliot McBride / Jennifer Ashley - (Apr 3) 4★'s
✔8. Demon from the Dark / Kresley Cole - (Feb 9) 4★'s
✔ 9. Paradise Awakening / Jaci Burton - (Jan 19) 3★'s
✔10. The Wolf Who Loved Me / Lydia Dare - (Feb 12) 3★'s

I'll start with ♥Level 1♥ and see how it goes from there :)

Actual game board:

Level 1 10/10
1: An Accidental Goddess-Linnea Sinclair 1/12/13√
2: Bonded by Blood-Laurie London NTM √(WA)
3: Get A Clue-Jill Shalvis √
4: Sugar Springs-Kim Law (replaced Silk/Shadows)√
5: The Heir (Duke's Obsession, #1)-Grace Burrowes NTM √
6: Highland Hellcat-Mary Wine(replaced Highland Surrender)
7:The Look of Love-Bella Andre (replaced Courtesan's Secret)√
8: Darkest Desire of the Vampire: Wicked in Moonlight\Vampire Island-Rhyannon Byrd/Lauren Hawkeye-NTM (replaced Ghost/Chance)
9: Evie Undercover-Liz Harris √ NTM
10:What Happens in Scotland-Jennifer McQuistion NTM 7/20 (replaced Shades of Gray)

Level 2: 10/10
1:Good Groom Hunting-Shana Galen √
2:To Kill A Warlock-HP Mallory (male sounding)NTM√
3:Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet-Darynda Jones √
4: The Truth About Lord Stoneville-Sabrina Jeffries √
5: Far from Perfect-Barbara Longley (NTM)√
6: When Harry Met Molly-Kieran Kramer(Male Sounding/NTM)√
7: Night of Fire-Nico Rosso (Male/NTM)√
8: Warrior Ascended-Addison Fox(NTM/Male Sounding)√
9: Don't Look Down-Bob Mayer (w/Jennifer Crusie) (Male/NTM)√
10: Warrior-Zoe Archer (on pdf)(replaced Evil Inside)NTM


Level 3: 10/10
(also Bobbi Smith, Julie Garwood)
1: Days of Gold-Jude Devereaux √
2: Valley Of Fire-Janelle Taylor√
3: The Half Breed-Bobbi Smith√
4: Shadow Music-Julie Garwood√
5: Dream Warrior-Bobbi Smith (replaced Perfume of Paradise)√
6: Mango Summer-Phoebe Conn√
7: Texas Lily-Patricia Rice√
8: Terms of Love-Shirl Henke√
9: Virgin River-Robyn Carr√
10: Wind Warrior-Constance O'Banyon-292√

Level 4: 27/50

Bold=done

Alabama: DIRTY-Debra Webb (from AL)9/23/13
Alaska: Under the Northern Lights-Vivian Arend 9/15/13
Arizona: The McKettrick Way (McKettricks, #9)-Linda Lael Miller 7/26
Arkansas:
California: The Dawn Star-Catherine Asara (from CA)6/15/13
Colorado:The Guy Next Door-Victoria Dahl8/24/13
Connecticut: The Courtesan's Secret-Claudia Dain (author lived in CT)
Delaware:
Florida
Georgia: Sugar Rush-Donna Kauffman
Hawaii: Holding Out For A Hero-HelenKay Dimon
Idaho:
Illinois: Cold Days-Jim Butcher
Indiana: Far from Perfect-Barbara Longley (replaced with Sugar Springs)√
Iowa:
Kansas
Kentucky:
Louisiana: Perfume of Paradise-Jennifer Blake
Maine
Maryland: The Naked Earl-Sally Mackenzie (from MD)
Massachusetts: The Evil Inside-Heather Graham (replaced w/Warrior)
Michigan: Highland Surrender-Tracy Brogan (from MI)
Minnesota
Mississippi: Donovan's Angel-Peggy Webb
Missouri: The Ideal Man-Julie Garwood 11/9/13
Montana:Wild Montana Sky-Debra Holland
Nebraska:The Wedding Bargain-Victoria Alexander (from NE)
Nevada: Double Down-Katie Porter (on kindle)
New Hampshire: Exclusively Yours-Shannon Stacey (on kindle)
New Jersey: Changing Lanes-Kathleen Long
New Mexico: In Her Sights-Robin Perini
New York: Silk and Shadows-Mary Jo Putney (from NY)(replaced with Sugar Springs)
North Carolina: Vixen Virgins-Beth Williamson-from NC
North Dakota:
Ohio
Oklahoma: Fall Fury-Jaci Burton (from OK/set in Louisianna) 8/8/13
Oregon
Pennsylvania: Fierce Competition: A Rouge Erotic Romance-Michelle Pillow 7/24/13
Rhode Island: A Rogue by Any Other NameSarah Maclean (from RI) 12/6/13
South Carolina: Then You Hide-Roxanne St. Claire (also NY & author is from FL)
South Dakota:Chosen-Denise Grover Swank
Tennessee: Shades of Gray-Maya Banks 1/13 (replaced with What Happens in Scotland)
Texas: The MacKenzie Brothers: Dane, Thomas, Riley, Cooper-Liliana Hart (from TX)
Utah:
Vermont:
Virginia: Sweet Tea and Secrets-Nancy Naigle
Washington:Ghost of a Chance-Yasmine Galenorn (replaced by Darkest Desires etc.,)
West Virginia:
Wisconsin:Where the Wind Blows-Caroline Fyffe (won a Wisconsin romance writers award) 11/30/13
Wyoming: Against the Wind-Kat Martin

2013 RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1st, 2013 – December 31st, 2013
9/30 Read

♥Level 1♥
♥Read 10 books by any of the authors attending the convention. At least 5 should be new to you authors
✔1. One Dom To Love by Shayla Black (10/1) **
✔2. No Place to Run by Maya Banks (17/3) ****
✔3. Wife by Wednesday by Catherine Bybee (14/2) ****
✔4. Nauti Dreams by Lora Leigh (2/3) *****
5. Instant Gratification by Jill Shalvis
✔6. Can't Stand The Heat by Louisa Edwards (30/1) ***
✔7. A Little Bit Wicked by Victoria Alexander (9/2) **
✔8. Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl (11/2) ****
✔9. Fury of Fire by Coreene Callahan (7/2) ***
✔10. In Flight by R.K. Lilley (22/2) ****

♥♥Level 2♥♥
♥Complete the criteria for Level 1
♥Additionally read 5 books by a female author and 5 books by a male author. At least 5 of the books should be new to you authors

1. Taming Mad Max by Theresa Ragan
2. Bared to You by Sylvia Day
3. Clifftop Fantasies by Cassidy Browning

♥♥♥Level 3♥♥♥
♥Complete the criteria for Level 2
♥Read 10 books by the authors being honored as part of this celebration.

I may join in , in way too many challenges already but , lets see how many books I find from my TbR , then will decide.

Great Challenge idea !! 2013 RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1st, 2013 – December 31st, 2013
0/30 Read

♥Level 1♥
♥Read 10 books by any of the authors attending the convention. At least 5 should be new to you authors

♥♥Level 2♥♥
♥Complete the criteria for Level 1
♥Additionally read 5 books by a female author and 5 books by a male author. At least 5 of the books should be new to you authors

♥♥♥Level 3♥♥♥
♥Complete the criteria for Level 2
♥Read 10 books by the authors being honored as part of this celebration.

I want to join, I will start with level 1 :)

RRRC: 2013 RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION CHALLENGE
1/1/2013 ~ 12/31/13
10/10

♥Level 1♥

♥Read 10 books by any of the authors attending the convention.
♥At least 5 should be new to you author
1. A rare gift by Jaci Burton (19.01) new author to me
2. Under the Mistletoe by jill Shalvis (19.01) new author to me
3. Midnight’s warrior – Donna Grant (22.02.2013) new author to me
4. Heartwishes (Edilean #5) – Jude deveraux´ (25.03.2013) new author to me
5. Because You Are Mine #1 – Beth Kery (30.03.2013) new author to me
6. Beautiful creatures – kami garcia (30.03.2013) new author to me
7. anna and the french kiss - stephanie perkins (12.08.2013)
8. Divergent - Veronica Roth ( 15.12.2013)
9. Raised by wolves - jennifer lynn barnes (18.12.2013)
10. Primal bonds - jennifer ashley (17.11.2013)

RRRC: 2013 RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION CHALLENGE

duration 1.1.13 - 12.31.13
(Level 1 & Level 2 listings) *will post books as I read along

Level 1
1/10 READ
UPDATED:1.13
(Read 10 books by any of the authors attending the convention. At least 5 should be new to you authors)

1: Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt (1.13)










Level 2
0/10 READ
UPDATED:
(Complete the criteria for Level 1 + Additionally read 5 books by a female author and 5 books by a male author. At least 5 of the books should be new to you authors)

RRRC: 2013 RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION CHALLENGE

duration 1.1.13 - 12.31.13

Level 3 listings *will post books as I read along

Level 3
0/10 READ
UPDATED:
(Complete the criteria for Level 2 + Read 10 books by the pioneer authors being honored as part of this celebration).

Add me please! I am gonna just commit to Level 2 for now but I am really gonna push for all 4.

List to come....

18/30

♥Level 1♥
1. Jill Shalvis - Head Over Heels 4/16/13
2. Gina Lamm (NTM) - The Geek Girl and the Scandalous Earl 4/13
3. Louisa Edwards (NTM) - Too Hot To Touch 2/20
4. Kresley Cole - Deep Kiss of Winter 1/29
5. Josephine Angelini (NTM) - Starcrossed 2/2/13
6. Sarah MacLean (NTM) - Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake 1/26/13
7. Michele Bardsley (NTM) - I'm the Vampire, That's Why 1/17
8. Bella Andre(NTM) - Ecstasy 1/4/13
9. Trish McCallan (NTM) - Forged in Fire 1/28/13
10. Jennifer McQuiston(NTM) - What Happens in Scotland 4/2

♥♥Level 2♥♥
1. Gerry Bartlett (NTM)
2. Jim Butcher (NTM)
3. Jamie McGuire (NTM) - Beautiful Disaster 3/22
4. Bob Mayer (NTM)
5. Jeri Smit-Ready (NTM)
6. Shana Galen
7. Julie Ann Walker - Rev It Up
8. Maisey Yates (NTM) - A Royal World Apart
9. Jeaniene Frost - Eternal Kiss of Darkness
10. Katy Madison (NTM) - The Wedding Duel

♥♥♥Level 3♥♥♥
1. Cynthia Wright
2. Jennifer Blake - Arrow to the Heart 1/12/13
3. Mary Balogh - The Proposal
4. Robyn Carr
5. Julie Garwood
6. Phoebe Conn
7. Karen Robards - Forbidden Love 4/30
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READ:

Level 1
1/10 complete

1. Jennifer Ashley
2. Jeaniene Frost
3. Sarah MacLean: A Rogue by Any Other Name 1/3/12
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5.
New to Me:
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9.
10.

I'm in for level 1


1. Robyn Carr (new to me) - Virgin River
2. Lara Adrian - Midnight Awakening
3. Jeaniene Frost - Halfway to the Grave
4. Julie Garwood (new to me) - The Bride
5. Heather Graham (new to me) - Phantom Evil
6. Elizabeth Hoyt (new to me) - The Raven Prince
7. Darynda Jones (new to me) First grave on the right 1-06-13, 4*
8. Elizabeth Naughton - Entwined
9. Kresley Cole (new to me) - Shadow's Claim 1-14-13, 4.5*
10. Jim Butcher - Fool Moon

, , , , , , , , ,

since I designed the challenge, I guess I should play...lol!

i'm going to start with Level 1 and go from there

Level 1
1. Atlantis Rising - Alyssa Day (new) - even though this book has been on my TBR for several years...

Count me in I'll start at level 1 and see how far I can get
Level one finished. 10/10
Level two finished 10/10
Level three 7/10
Level 1
1. Sylvia Day-Reflected In You 1/1
2. Heather Graham-Bride Of The Night 1/28
3. Jim Butcher-Storm Front 1/16 (new)
4. Jill Shalvis-Animal Magnetism 2/8
5. Lara Adrian-Kiss Of Midnight 2/10
6. Jade Lee-Getting Physical 2/25(new)
7. Victoria Dahl-Talk Me Down 2/15 (new)
8. Sabrina Jeffries- The Truth About Lord Stoneville 2/20 (new)
9. Gennita Low Into Danger 2/26 (new)
10.Tina St, John-Lord Of Vengeance 3/1
* if I make it to 4 I will be moving Jill Shalvis and Victoria Dahl down to 4.
level 2

11. Bob Mayer-Synbat 3/4
12. James Rollins-Sandstorm 3/15 (new)
13. Jamie Quaid-Boyfriend From Hell 3/24 (new)
14. Nico Russo-Nights Of Steel 3/16 (new)
15. Clay & Susan Griffith-The Greyfriar 3/28 (new)
16. Jaci Burton-Surviving Demon Island 3/8
17. Allie Shaw- The Impossible Texan 3/12
18. Caridad Pineiro- Fury Calls 3/5 (new)
19. Debra Webb-Contract Bride 3/18 (new)
20. Cassandra Carr-Head Games 3/17 (new)

level 3
Pioneers Authors attending so far:
Jude Deveraux-A Knight In Shining Armor 3/29
Mary Balogh-Thief Of Dreams 3/30
Jennifer Blake
Shirlee Busbee
Marsha Canham Across a Starlit Sea 5/20
Robyn Carr-Wild Man Creek 4/30
Virginia Henley-The Hawk and The Dove 3/31
Bertrice Small-The Innocent 4/1
Bobbi Smith
Julie Garwood-Prince Charming 4/5

level 4

States:
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

I'm in! Level one for now.
2013 RT Booklovers Convention Challenge - 10/10 Read
♥Level 1♥ ♦ - New author
✔1. Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher - 1/3/2013
✔2. Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian - 1/4/2013
✔3. Heartbreaker by Karen Robards - 3/10/2013
✔4. Bitter Blood by Rachel Caine - 1/23/2013
✔5. At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost - 3/5/2013
✔6. On One Condition by Diane Alberts ♦ - 3/21/2013
✔7. Love You to Death by Shannon K. Butcher ♦ - 1/12/2013
✔8. Virgin River by Robyn Carr ♦ - 1/3/2013
✔9. Family Unit by Z.A. Maxfield ♦ - 2/2/2013
✔10. Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn ♦ - 1/11/2013

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2013 RT Booklovers Convention Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013

Progress: 17 out of 10 (Level 1)

♥Level 1♥
♥Read 10 books by any of the authors attending the convention
♥At least 5 should be new to you authors

1. Undone by Rachel Caine - New Author
2. The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole - New Author
3. Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn - New Author
4. Etched in Silver by Yasmine Galenorn
5. Changeling by Yasmine Galenorn
6. Darkling by Yasmine Galenorn
7. Vanish by Sophie Jordan
8. Dragon Wytch by Yasmine Galenorn
9. A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean - New Author
10. Storm Front by Jim Butcher - New Author



♥♥Level 2♥♥
♥Complete the criteria for Level 1
♥Additionally read 5 books by a female author and 5 books by a male author
♥ For male authors: you can use 5 male authors, use male sounding names and/or use initials as their first names
♥At least 5 of the books should be new to you authors

Male:
11. Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
12. Grave Peril by Jim Butcher
13.
14.
15.



Female:
16. How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks - New Author
17. Vanished by Karen Robards - New Author
18. Butterfly Swords by Jeannie Lin - *** - 12/15/2013 - New Author
19. The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade - New Author
20. Shadows by Jennifer L. Armentrout - New Author

I'm in - level 1 to start with.

♥Level 1♥
♥Read 10 books by any of the authors attending the convention.
♥At least 5 should be new to you authors

0/10

1. Lara Adrian - Heart of the Hunter (NTM)
2. Bella Andre - Ecstasy (NTM)
3. Kelley Armstrong - Stolen
4. Michele Bardsley - Now or Never
5. Jenna Bennett - A Cutthroat Business (NTM)
6. Jenna Black - The Devil's Due
7. Jennifer Blake - The Tuscan's Revenge Wedding (NTM)
8. Darcy Burke - Her Wicked Ways (NTM)
9. Monica Burns - Love's Portrait
10. Jim Butcher - Grave Peril

I will be doing 1-4 because...well...I have a "problem" with books (I'm hopelessly in love with them). I will continue to post as I plan :)
(Date completed is the the right of the book)
♥Level 1♥
There's a ♥ to the right of the NTM authors
1-19-13 **** ♥ 1-12-13 1-12-13 **** 11-17-13♥ 11-18-13♥ ♥ ♥ 2-2-13 ****
♥Level 2♥
♥F ♥F ♥F 5-10-13 ♥F F

♥M ♥M&F collaborated with Bob Mayer ♥M ♥M ♥F (seemed male)
♥Level 3♥
1-8-13
♥Level 4♥
Alabama Author from
Alaska Author from
Arizona Setting
Arkansas Setting
California Author from 1-19-2014
Colorado Setting
Conneticut Setting
Delaware Author from
Florida Author from
Georgia Setting
Hawaii Setting
Idaho Setting
Illinois Setting
Idiana NEED
Iowa Author from
Kansas Setting
Kentucky Author from
Louisana Setting
Maine Setting
Maryland Author from
Massachusetts Setting
Michigan Author from
Minnesota Setting
Mississippi Setting
Missouri Setting
Montana Setting
Nebraska Setting (read 3-5 first)
Nevada Setting
New Hampshire NEED
New Jersey Author from (Natalie Zaman)
New Mexico Author from
New York Setting
North Carolina Author from
North Dakota Author from
Ohio
Oklahoma Setting
Oregon Setting
Pennsylvania Setting
Rhode Island
South Carolina Author from
South Dakota Setting
Tennessee Author from
Texas Author from
Utah Author from
Vermont NEED
Virginia Setting (have to read #1 first)
Washington
West Virginia Setting (have to read #1 first)
Wisconsin Setting March 2013
Wyoming Setting