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Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014

Description: Are you truly a Dangerous Hero aficionado? Prove it. Join our annual DH challenge. You get to pick which categories you want to complete, one or all.

General Rules:

1. Books must be read between the time period of January 1st and December 31st of 2013. You can start as early as 12:00am on January 1st, and must be done by 11:59pm December 31st. A member can join the challenge at any point during the year.
2. The books you use do not have to be romance. If you read a fictional book of any kind with a hero that you feel is bad/edgy/dangerous enough to qualify, you can use them.
3. You can post your book selections at any time once the thread opens, and you may make changes up until the end of the year.
4. You cannot use a book more than once in a particular option. Books between options may overlap.
5. Please let the Challenge Coordinator know if you are signing up, and she will add you to the participant list. Please let the Coordinator know when you have finished your challenges for the year.
6. Participants can do as many of the options as they wish. If they decide to repeat challenges, that is fine, but they must use new books from those used in the first challenge. Please specify which challenges you are doing. Please repost your progress regularly.
7. Participants can change their options and books anytime during the challenge.

Challenge Options:

Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:

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

Spelling Choices:
1. I KISSED A BAD BOY (14 letters)
2. BONAFIDE HEARTBREAKER (20 letters)
3. FATALLY HANDSOME (15 letters)
4. RENEGADE LOVER (13 letters)
5. LORD OF DANGER (12 letters)
6. KNIGHT IN TARNISHED ARMOR (22 letters)
7. HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO (18 letters)
8. WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE (17 letters)
9. HEART IN HIS POSSESSION (19 letters)
10. DANCING ON THE EDGE (16 letters)
11. PUBLIC ENEMY NUMBER ONE (20 letters)
12. Pick your own dangerous hero-related phrase to spell (minimum 12 letters)

Option B--Dangerous Hero World Tour:

Instructions: This year, for the Dangerous Hero World Tour, the reader will be given 8 regions (corresponding to continents and one for any mythical location). Each option has a designated maximum number of slots for a total of 50 slots. The goal of this challenge is to read a certain number of books with dangerous heroes that take place in the various regions. List the hero, the book and author and location when you post your stats. The readers can use the maximum number of slots in each region to their own advantage, with no minimum, but the total has to add up to 50 books and locations. A book can only be used once. No location can be repeated. For the North American section, any US state qualifies, but the state can only be used one time. The same applies for each country in that particular region.

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Antarctica (maximum of two slots)
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Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and associated Southern Pacific Islands) (maximum of five slots)
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Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:

Instructions: This is a hold-over from last year's challenge. Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2014. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

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Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

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

1. Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5.Immortal Warrior
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7.Vampire
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale :

Instructions:
Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2014 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.

Dangerous Hero Quotient Key:

10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.

Dangerous Hero Scale:

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Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes:

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

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight
3. Archer
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Bucaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above)

Option G--Mission Impossible:

Instructions: Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to create your own action/adventure/caper dream team. Read a book with a character who fits a minimum of five of the below types.

1. The Brain-mastermind of the caper/mission.
2. The Brawn-the physical fighter of the crew.
3. The Thief-the nimble-fingered crew member who can steal anything from anywhere.
4. The Fast-Talker—The mouth of the crew who can talk their way out of anything.
5. The Con-Man—This crew member is good at pulling the wool over any person’s eyes. Also the person of many disguises.
6. The Marksman—The shooter who never misses.
7. The Looker—They use their good looks to their advantages.
8. The Oddball--This team member has some mysterious skill set that you find out about later on in the story, but is primarily known for their strangeness.
9. The Hacker/Inventor--techie guru/inventor who makes all the computer/technological magic happen so the mission can go off without a hitch.

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

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

Any questions? Hope you’ll join us!

Challenge Participants:

Pat
Danielle The Book Huntress
Rachel--SnapDragonness
Dina
Debbie
Ki
Marta
Nareh
Jenny
Leann
Kimberly--DONE (Option A)
Kim
Natalie
Story_girl
Michelle aka Miskha84
Desiree
Sheyla
Suzanne
Brandi
Beileag
Laura
Jamie

Pat's Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014 Summary
Select Option A--Spell Out Your Love!: #2/BONAFIDE HEARTBREAKER (20/20 letters)
Select Option A--Spell Out Your Love!: #6/KNIGHT IN TARNISHED ARMOR (22/22 letters)
Select Option A--Spell Out Your Love!: #7/HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO (17/18 letters)
Select Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes: (10/10 books)
Select Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes: (10/8)
Select Option G--Mission Impossible: (6/ books)
Total Books Completed for this Challenge: (85/83)
Last Update: March 15
Note: All Option A @ Msg #3; Options D, F, G @ Msg 77
Books between options may overlap.
Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:
Instructions: For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
3. If you choose your own acronym and it contains the letter X, the word can have X anywhere in its spelling. Other letters much be used in the specified manner.
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Here are your choices (you can do however many you like throughout the year).
Spelling Choices:
2. BONAFIDE HEARTBREAKER (20/20 letters)
(view spoiler)[B: Bite Me, Your Grace by Brooklyn Ann -- 1/5 - 4stars
O: Over the Lineby Cindy Gerard -- 1/15 - 4.5stars
N: Howling For You by Chloe Neill -- 1/16 - 4stars
A: With Everything I Am by Kristen Ashley -- 1/10 - 4.75stars
F: Fallen Angels by Valerie Wood -- 1/12 - 4stars
I: Immortal Outlaw by Lisa Hendrix -- 1/15 - 3stars
D: True by Laurann Dohner -- 1/23 - 4.5stars
E: Midnight Secrets by Ella Grace -- 1/2 - 4.5stars
H: Headed for Trouble by Suzanne Brockmann -- 1/18 - 4stars
E: Midnight Lies by Ella Grace -- 1/7 - 4stars
A: When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy -- 1/5 - 3stars
R: Rogue's Passion by Laurie London -- 1/2 - 4.25
T: Twilight Phantasies by Maggie Shayne -- 1/9 - 3.75stars
B: Written in Red by Anne Bishop -- 1/4 - 4.5stars
R: Reaver by Larissa Ione -- 2/8 - 4.5stars
E: Blood Magic by Eileen Wilks -- 1/18 - 4.25stars
A: A Touch of Midnight by Lara Adrian -- 1/19 - 4.5
K: Master of Desire by Kinley MacGregor -- 1/20 - 4.5stars
E: Embrace The Darkness by Alexandra Ivy -- 1/16 - 4stars
R: Targeted by Katie Reus -- 2/19 - 3.75stars (hide spoiler)]

6. KNIGHT IN TARNISHED ARMOR (22/22 letters)
(view spoiler)[K: Claiming the Highlander by Kinley MacGregor -- 1/24 - 3.75stars
N: Never Miss a Chance by Maureen Driscoll -- 2/6 - 4.75stars;
I: It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis -- 3/3 - 4.5stars
G: To the Limit by Cindy Gerard -- 1/1 - 3.75stars
H: Unclaimed by Sara Humphreys -- 2/6 - 4.5stars
T: Primal Law by J.D. Tyler -- 1/11 - 4stars
I: Into the Dark by Cindy Gerard -- 1/16 - 4.25stars
N: Never a Mistress, No Longer a Maid by Maureen Driscoll -- 2/1 - 5stars
T: Twilight Memories (Wings in the Night, #2) by Maggie Shayne -- 1/17 - 2.75stars
A: After the Storm by Maya Banks -- 2/15 - 4.25stars
R: Secrets of a Viscount by Rose Gordon -- 2/20 - 4stars
N: No Ifs, Ands, or Bears About It by Celia Kyle -- 1/20 - 3.75
I: Darkness Revealed by Alexandra Ivy - 3/13 - 3.75stars
S: When the Rogue Returns by Sabrina Jeffries -- 1/24 - 4.25stars
H: The Hit by David Baldacci -- 3/7 - 4.25stars
E: Edge of Dawn by Lara Adrian -- 2/7 - 4.25stars
D: Do Or Die by Suzanne Brockmann -- 2/12 - 4.25
A: Broken Dove by Kristen Ashley -- 2/10 - 4stars
R: Ritual Magic by Eileen Wilks -- 2/24 - 4.5stars
M: Moon by Laurann Dohner -- 1/8 - 3.5stars
O: Off the Edge by Carolyn Crane -- 3/10 - 3.5Stars
R: Rule Breaker by Lora Leigh -- 2/28 - 4.5stars (hide spoiler)]

7. HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO (12/18 letters)
(view spoiler)[H: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling -- 3/15 - 5stars
O: Once in a Lifetime by Jill Shalvis -- 3/10 - 4stars
L: Lady Sophia's Lover by Lisa Kleypas -- 2/12 - 4stars
D: Death Magic by Eileen Wilks -- 2/11 - 4.25
I: It Takes Two to Tangle by Theresa Romain -- 3/20 - 4.25stars
N: Night Secrets by Cherry Adair -- 2/17 - 3.75stars
G: Gabriel's Bride by Samantha James -- 1/19 - 4.5stars
O: One Shot by Laurie Roma
U: Unnatural Acts by Stuart Woods -- 2/4 - 3stars
T: Taming the Scotsman by Kinley MacGregor -- 2/5 - 4stars
F: Forged In Ash by Trish McCallan -- 3/16 - 4.5stars
O: Once Bitten by Trina M. Lee -- 4/17 - 3.75 stars
R: Ride the Fire by Pamela Clare -- 2/26 - 4.75stars
A: Kaleidoscope by Kristen Ashley -- 2/22 - 4.5stars
H: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling -- 3/20 - 4.5stars
E: The Scribe by Elizabeth Hunter -- 3/6 - 5stars
R: Run from Fear by Jami Alden -- 2/25 - 3.75stars
O: Own the Wind by Kristen Ashley -- by 3/17 - 4.5stars (hide spoiler)]

I'll give this a go!


January 1-December 31, 2014
7/13

Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

1. Angel or demon
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7. Vampire
8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories) (Beserker)

I'm in for all options, because I'm batsh!t crazy! LOL

Dina wrote: "I'm in for all options, because I'm batsh!t crazy! LOL"

I'll be doing them all except option H, so you're not alone!

Completed

I'm in and will go with options D & E

Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

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

10/10

✔1. Angel or demon Envy
✔2.god or demi-god - Possession5/27
✔3.Werewolf or shapeshifter - Tiger Magic4/5
✔4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User - Shadow Spell4/1
✔5.Immortal Warrior -Embrace The Darkness
✔6.Alien/From Another World or DimensionOnyx
✔7.Vampire - Twilight Phantasies
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)
✔9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)Darkness Dawns6/15
✔10.Time-Traveler The Time Traveler's Wife
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
✔Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)Halfway to the Grave3/10 (Half vampire/half human)



Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale : Completed

Instructions:
Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2014 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.

Dangerous Hero Quotient Key:

✔10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
✔9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
✔8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
✔7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
✔6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others
✔5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
✔4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
✔3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
✔2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
✔1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.
Dangerous Hero Scale:

1- Trial by Fire3/4 *****
2- Never a Mistress, No Longer a Maid2/23*****
3-Born in Sin
4- Rock Chick RedemptionRead 2/14 ****
5- Rock Chick RenegadeRead 2/13 ****
6-Darkness Everlasting
7- Never Miss a Chance2/23 *****
8- One Shot2/28 ****
9- TangledRead 2/16 ***
10- Master of Desire

Oh wow! I love all of these options. But I'm stuck on Options A, G, and F.

Option A:
L- Latymer by Tracey Devlyn
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R- Rome by Jay Crownover
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Option E:
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10- Latymer By Tracey Devlyn

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "Dina wrote: "I'm in for all options, because I'm batsh!t crazy! LOL"

I'll be doing them all except option H, so you're not alone!"

Yay! I knew we'd be together in this madness. :) I like the twist you gave option B, even though it made it more difficult.

I haven't completed this year's challenge yet and don't think I will, but it's been so much fun that I want to do it all over again.

Dina wrote: " Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "Dina wrote: "I'm in for all options, because I'm batsh!t crazy! LOL"

I'll be doing them all except option H, so you're not alone!"

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I'm glad you enjoy them. Makes me feel happy to see you sign up every year!

Ki wrote: "Oh wow! I love all of these options. But I'm stuck on Options A, G, and F."

Awesome!

I added a category to the Mission Impossible Challenge (Option G).

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "Any questions?"

Ooh! I've got a question, and it includes a spoiler for those who haven't read Lara Adrian's Midnight Breed Series. My question is, (view spoiler)[For Option D #6 regarding Alien/From Another World or Dimension, would you say a Midnight Breed hero would count for this category? I know it's only alien ancestry... But is it close enough? (hide spoiler)]

Don't want to break any rules!

@ Rachel, yes!

Woohoo! Otherwise that would have been a tough one for me.

I'm in!

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014

Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

9/13

1. Angel or demon:Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh done 02/11/14
2.god or demi-god:Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon done 04/16/14
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh done 01/11/14
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User: Her Mad Hatter by Marie Hall done 05/26/14
5.Immortal Warrior: Sins of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon done 01/20/14
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Obsession by Jennifer Armentrout
7.Vampire: Take Me by T.A. Grey done 02/03/14
8.Faerie (any Fae creature): >Across the Veil done 10/17/14
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific) C791 by Eve Langlais done 05/08/14
10.Time-Traveler: Breaking the Nexus by Lindsay Avalon
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers):
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories):
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)Unspoken by Kerrigan Byrne done 04/02/14

Hey Marta! : D

Hey Rachel! Surprise we pick the PNR!!

Marta wrote: "Hey Rachel! Surprise we pick the PNR!!"

Exactly! (And I'll probably be checking out your list for ideas.☺)

I'll give a try,

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014

7/13 read as of August 19, 2014

Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

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

✓ 1. demon - Kiss of the Vampire (Nix de la Fuente) 06/19
2.god or demi-god Magic Rises(Kate Daniels)
✓ 3.Werewolf - Hunting Ground (Charles Cormack) 01/05
✓ 4. Magic-User - Venom (Gin Blanco) 04/24
5.Immortal Warrior Archangel's Legion(Raphel)
✓ 6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension Mesmerized 08/13
✓ 7.Vampire - Wild Things (Merrit) 04/18
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)The Undead Pool(Trent)
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10.Time-Traveler Tempt the Stars(Cassie Palmer)
✓ 11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers) Second Grave on the Left (Charley Davidson)08/11
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
✓ Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories) Frost Burned Mercy Thompson Hauptman 08/12

I will give it a try too. Option D Paranormal Dangerous Heroes. Also the one with a phrase option A: THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE 17 letters.

Rachel ~ SnapDragoness wrote: "Woohoo! Otherwise that would have been a tough one for me."

I would probably use it that way.

I'm in for option A.

ALL DONE on 3/28/2014!!!


Read 22/22

*hero's name*

1. K: Kit Rocha's Beyond Jealousy *Cruz & Ace* read 3/13 ★★★★☆
2. N: Night Play *Vane* read 1/10 ★★★★★
3. I: Ivan *Ivan* read 1/3 ★★★★☆
4. G: *Gaap* To Summon A Demon read 1/17 ★★★☆☆
5. H: *Hagen* Pleasure Enclave's Red Level: Order of Russus read 2/9 ★★★☆☆
6. T: *Tigarian, Wren* Unleash the Night read 1/29 ★★★★★

7. I: *Ias, a.k.a. Alexion* Sins of the Night read 1/28 ★★★★★
8. N: *Nick* Hard As It Gets read 1/19 ★★★★☆

9. T: *Tariq*, Bound to Seduction read 3/22 ★★★☆☆
10. A: Alder, Lisa's The Demon's Seduction *Zepar* read 1/17 ★★★☆☆
11. R: *Rawdon* A Neglected Lord: Revenge on the Harem Mistress read 1/15 ★★★★☆
12. N: Nalini Singh's Angels' Blood *Raphael* read 3/11 ★★★★★
13. I: Iced *Ryodan* read 1/25 ★★★★★
14. S: Seize the Night *Valerius* read 1/12 ★★★★★
15. H: Heaton, Felocity's Covet *Javier* read 2/19 ★★★☆☆
16. E: Eve Langlais' C791 *Joe* read 1/5 ★★☆☆☆
17. D: The Demon's Bargain *Vertis* read 1/16 ★★★★☆

18. A: Alder, Lisa's The Demon's Deception *Barbas* read 2/17 ★★★☆☆
19. R: *R.W.* Pack Mistress The Complete Second Season raed 3/5 ★★★★☆
20. M: McKenzie, Emma's Savagery *Erik* read 1/27 ★★★★☆
21. O: *Obsidian* Ravenous read 3/28 ★★☆☆☆
22. R: *Ross, Cabrian* Vampire Enslavement read 3/8 ★★★☆☆

Eek. I forgot a couple of historical dangerous heroes. Added to Option F.

Are you drunk yet, Danielle? Has the New Year's Eve party started there so soon? LOL

I'm in again this year! I'll try for all options except H and see how I do.

Dina I think it may have. Danielle did you really mean to say 8 each under option "F"? So option "F" is at least 104 books by itself?

Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes:

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

I'll give options D & F a go...



Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2014


Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

1/13

1. Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5.Immortal Warrior
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
✓7.Vampire - Lothaire by Kresley Cole 1/23
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)


Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes:

1/14

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

✓1. Scottish/Highlander warrior - The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning 1/09
2. Knight
3. Archer
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Bucaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above)

Dina wrote: "Are you drunk yet, Danielle? Has the New Year's Eve party started there so soon? LOL"

I clearly don't need booze to be goofy. :)

Pat wrote: "Dina I think it may have. Danielle did you really mean to say 8
each
under option "F"? So option "F" is at least 104 books by itself?

Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes:

Instructions: For t..."

One book per hero, with a minimum of eight heroes. I made the correction above.

thanks Danielle, you're trying to have fun at the party and we keep bothering you!

I've discovered that I'm not good at pre-planning which books I will read, but since most of the romance novels I read tend to fall into the paranormal category, I should be able to do Option D easily enough.

Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

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

1. Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5.Immortal Warrior
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7.Vampire
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Pat wrote: "thanks Danielle, you're trying to have fun at the party and we keep bothering you!"

No problem! Not much partying going on here. We keep it quiet on the New Year's Eve.

@Kim, I never plan out my books. I don't have the liberty, honestly.

I'm in! First challenge, very exciting!


Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:

1. I KISSED A BAD BOY (14 letters)

13/14

I: Iced by Karen Marie Moning (5/5*)
K: Kresley Cole - Deep Kiss Of Winter (4/5*)
I: Ivan by Roxie Rivera (3/5*)
S: Lick by Kylie Scott (4/5*)
S: The High Sheriff of Huntingdon by Anne Stuart (4/5*)
E: Evan Arden in Otherwise Occupied by Shay Savage
D: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (4/5*)
A: Absolution by Susannah Sandlin (3/5*)
B: Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning (4/5*)
A: Wildest Dreams by Kristen Ashley (5/5*)
D: Ral's Woman by Laurann Dohner (3/5*)
B: Nathanael Blackthorne in The Pirate Captain: Chronicles of a Legend by Kerry Lynne (5/5*)
O: Otherwise Alone by Shay Savage (4/5*)
Y: Yul in Magus of Stonewylde by Kit Berry





Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:


8/11 Bonus: 0/2

1. Angel or demon Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User Faefever by Karen Marie Moning
5. Immortal Warrior MacRieve by Kresley Cole
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension The Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley
7. Vampire Lothaire by Kresley Cole
8. Faerie (any Fae creature) Winter's Passage by Julie Kagawa
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Fury by Laurann Dohner
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)


2 10 11 12 13

Hey! I'm in for options A, D & E. If my progress is good I may sign up for option F too later. And special thanks for creating option E. The instant I read it I knew I had to try to do it!

Option A- Spell Out Your Love!:

[Phrase to be chosen later]


Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

Progress: 5/10

1. Angel or demon: Akiva in Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor [Read: 05/22/2014]

2.God or demi-god

3. Werewolf or shapeshifter: Lord Conall Maccon, Earl of Woolsey in Soulless by Gail Carriger [Read: 06/04/2014]

4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User: Howl in Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones [Read: 07/31/2014]

5.Immortal Warrior

6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension

7.Vampire

8.Faerie (any Fae creature): Adam Black in Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning [Read: 09/06/2014]

9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)

10.Time-Traveler: Cicernn Brodie in The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning [Read: 10/02/2014]

11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)

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

Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)



Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale :

Progress: 10/10

Status : COMPLETED!

10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine): Kellsier in Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson [Read 02/04/2014]



9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross: Kev Merripen in Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas [Read: 04/09/2014]



8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores: Harry Rutledge in Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas [Read: 04/11/2014]



7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy: Zane in The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson [Read: 02/11/2014]



6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others: Ignifex in Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge [Read: 05/26/2014]



5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable: Jessie Boone in Going Under by Georgia Cates [Read: 01/27/2014]



4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you: Sir Mark Turner in Unclaimed by Courtney Milan [Read: 05/23/2014]



3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it: Marak in The Hollow Kingdom by Clare B. Dunkle [Read: 11/01/2014]



2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up: Beast in Beauty by Robin McKinley [Read: 01/20/2014]



1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room: Ephraim Williams in Tall, Dark & Lonely by R.L. Mathewson [Read: 06/18/2014]

Okay, let's start the engine...


Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: January 1 - December 31

Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
Instructions: Spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters.

Spelling Choice:
BONAFIDE HEARTBREAKER (20 letters)

10/20 completed

B: The Boss' Boxed Set by Seraphina Donavan == 01/20
O: Laurel O'Donnell's The Bride and the Brute == 01/28
N:
A: Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04
F: Lori Foster's Savor the Danger == 01/10
I:
D:
E:

H: Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05
E:
A: Abigail Roux's Stars & Stripes == 01/23
R: Raul Vega - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06
T: Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
B:
R: Rebecca Zanetti's Forgotten Sins == 01/13
E:
A:
K:
E:
R: Lisa Marie Rice's Midnight Shadows == 01/14


Option B: Dangerous Hero World Tour
Instructions: The reader will be given 8 regions (corresponding to continents and one for any mythical location). Each option has a designated maximum number of slots for a total of 50 slots. The goal of this challenge is to read a certain number of books with dangerous heroes that take place in the various regions. List the hero, the book and author and location when you post your stats. The readers can use the maximum number of slots in each region to their own advantage, with no minimum, but the total has to add up to 50 books and locations. A book can only be used once. No location can be repeated. For the North American section, any US state qualifies, but the state can only be used one time. The same applies for each country in that particular region.

10/50 completed

North America (maximum of ten slots)
1. Ohio, USA - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
2. Illinois, USA - Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04
3. Yukon, Canada - Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05
4. Texas, USA - - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06
5. Wyoming, USA - Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelei James == 01/08
6. Kentucky, USA - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10
7. Washington, USA - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
8. West Virginia, USA - Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux == 01/23
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South America (maximum of ten slots)
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Europe (maximum of ten slots)
1. Greece - Midnight Shadows by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/14
2. England - The Bride and the Brute by Laurel O'Donnell == 01/28
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4.
5.
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8.
9.
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Asia (maximum of ten slots)
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2.
3.
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Africa (maximum of ten slots)
1.
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Antarctica (maximum of two slots)
1.
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Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and associated Southern Pacific Islands) (maximum of five slots)
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Mythical (maximum of eight slots)
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Option C: ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity
Instructions: Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2014. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

12/26 completed

A:
B: Brandt McKay - Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelei James == 01/08
C: Anthony Callahan - The Boss' Boxed Set by Seraphina Donavan == 01/20
D: Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
E:
F:
G: Ty Grady - Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux == 01/23
H: Dylan Harper - Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05
I:
J:
K: Douglas Kowalski - - Midnight Shadows by Lisa Marie Rice == 01/14
L:
M: Matt Dean - Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/31
N:
O:
P:
Q:
R: Reese Harrington - The Bride and the Brute by Laurel O'Donnell == 01/28
S: Jackson Savor - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10
T: Trace Rivers - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
U:
V: Raul Vega - - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06
W:
X:
Y:
Z: Zane Garrett - Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04


Option D: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes
Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category.

1/10 completed

1. Angel or demon
2. God or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7. Vampire
8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)


Option E: Dangerous Hero Scale
Instructions: Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2014 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.

7/10 completed

Dangerous Hero Quotient Key:

10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't phase him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13

9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.

8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.

7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
Ty Grady - Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux == 01/23

6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
Trace Rivers - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02

5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
Zane Garrett - Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux == 01/04

4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
Jackson Savor - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10

3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
Raul Vega - - Staking His Claim by Lynda Chance == 01/06

2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
Dylan Harper - Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05

1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.
Brandt McKay - Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelei James == 01/08


Option F: Dangerous Historic Heroes
Instructions: Read one book for a minimum of eight of the most common dangerous historical hero types. One book per hero type.

0/8 completed

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight
3. Archer
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Bucaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above)


Option G: Mission Impossible
Instructions: Your mission is to create your own action/adventure/caper dream team. Read a book with a character who fits a minimum of five of the below types.

3/5 completed

1. The Brain-mastermind of the caper/mission.
2. The Brawn-the physical fighter of the crew: Trace Rivers - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster == 01/02
3. The Thief-the nimble-fingered crew member who can steal anything from anywhere.
4. The Fast-Talker—The mouth of the crew who can talk their way out of anything.
5. The Con-Man—This crew member is good at pulling the wool over any person’s eyes. Also the person of many disguises.
6. The Marksman—The shooter who never misses: Shane Dean - Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti == 01/13
7. The Looker—They use their good looks to their advantages: Jackson Savor - Savor the Danger by Lori Foster == 01/10
8. The Oddball--This team member has some mysterious skill set that you find out about later on in the story, but is primarily known for their strangeness.
9. The Hacker/Inventor--techie guru/inventor who makes all the computer/technological magic happen so the mission can go off without a hitch.


Option H: The History of Romance
Read one book for a minimum of eight of the historical periods listed, in any setting around the world. One book per historical period. The books don’t have to have dangerous hero books for this part of the Mega-Challenge.

1/8 completed

1. Pre-History/Ancient Historical Period (BC Period-1 AD)
2. Roman Empire-Early AD period (1 AD-500 AD)
3. Dark Ages (500-1066 AD) aka Viking Period
4. Medieval Period (1067-1485 AD)
5. Renaissance Period (1485-1660 AD)
6. Elizabethan Period (1558-1603)
7. Jacobean Period (1603-1625)
8. Baroque Period (1625-1714)
9. Georgian Period (1714-1830) Includes Napoleonic Era
10. Hanoverian Period (1830-1837)
11. Victorian Era (1837-1901): Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington == 01/05
12. Edwardian Era (1901-1910)
13. Late Belle Epoque Period (1911-1914)
14. World War I Period (1914-1918) (you can include any book from 1918-1919 here)
15. Roaring Twenties (1920-1929)
16. 1930s (Including Great Depression) (1930-1939)
17. World War II (1939-1945)
18. 1940s (1940-1949)
19. 1950s (1950-1959)
20. 1960s (1960-1969)

I'm so poo at challenges but here goes!

Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge 2014
Duration: 1/1/2014-31/12/2014

Books read: 10/33

Option A: Spell Out Your Love!
Instructions: Spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author;
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The);
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.

My Phrase: completed 6/20

H-Hawk: Beyond the Highland Mist
E-Ee, Susan:Angelfall
✓A-Assail: The King 22/8/14 ★★★★
✓R-Reyes Farrow: Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet 24/9/14 ★★★★
T-Ty: Cut & Run

✓I-Ilona Andrews: Magic Slays 4/9/14 ★★★★
N-Night Pleasures

H-Harris, Charlaine: Dead Until Dark
✓I- Immortal 29/10/14★★★★
✓S- Storm Front 3/1/14 ★★★★

✓P- Possession 28/8/14 ★★★★★
O-Onyx
✓S- Second Grave on the Left 7/1/14 ★★★★★
S-Stacia Kane: Wrong Ways Down
E-Estep, Jennifer: Spider's Bite
S-Samuel: Blood Bound
S-Showalter, Gena: The Darkest Kiss
I-Ione, Larissa: Pleasure Unbound
O-Opal
N-Nalini Singh: Archangel's Kiss

Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes: completed 3/13
(I'll write the books down as I find them)

1. Angel or demon: Patch-Hush, Hush
✓ 2. God or Demi-God: Reyes-Charley Davison Series- Third Grave Dead Ahead 9/2/14 ★★★★
✓ 3. Werewolf or shapeshifter: Curren-Kate Daniels Series- Magic Rises 11/9/14 ★★★★★
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User: Harry Dresden-The Dresden Files-Fool Moon
✓ 5. Immortal Warrior: Roland- Magic Breaks 14/10/14★★★★★
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Daemon-Lux Series-Origin
7. Vampire: Bones-Night Huntress-One Foot in the Grave
8. Faerie (any Fae creature): Ryder-Fighting Destiny
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Johnathon Harkon-The Meat Market
10. Time-Traveler: Outlander
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers):
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories):
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Natalie wrote: "I'm in! First challenge, very exciting!



Welcome!!!

Michelle aka Mishka84 wrote: "I'm so poo at challenges but here goes!,/I>

Welcome. You can do it!

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "Natalie wrote: "I'm in! First challenge, very exciting!



Welcome!!!"


Thank-you Danielle!

1. Angel or demon
2. god or demi-god
3. Werewolf or shapeshifter -- Enchanted by Nora Roberts, werewolf/shapeshifter Liam Donovan. Started on January 3, 2014.
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5. Immortal Warrior
6. Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7. Vampire
8. Faerie (any Fae creature)
9. Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10. Time-Traveler
11. Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "Michelle aka Mishka84 wrote: "I'm so poo at challenges but here goes!,/I>

Welcome. You can do it!"

Thanks Danielle, I'm determined! Book 1 of the challenge complete!

Although I didn't finish last years challenge, kind of abandoned it in the middle of year, I'm all in on this one, Options A-H. Hopefully I can do a little better this time around.

I do have a question about Option H, can I use fan fiction for this section? I read a lot of FF every year so I figured if possible I'd record which ones I've read with Dangerous Heroes in the mix. Thanks.

Thanks for joining, Desiree. I appreciate you participating last year as well. I would say if you want to count fan fiction, please add them to Goodreads, if you don't mind. My sister is a huge fan fiction reader and I encouraged her to count those in her yearly challenge as well. You should get credit for those, IMO.

Awesome. :)

Now how would I add them to Goodreads? Do you mean posting the website of where I got them?

You should be able to add them as books by clicking on the search item and there is a link to manually add a book.

You can enter in the information and there should be an other category you can use for fan fiction. Let me know if you need more help.

Ok cool, thanks Danielle.

Does anyone else have so much fun actually trying to find books to fit the challenge catagories as reading those books?! Honestly, it's like a game seeing which ones I can get to 'fit' to my letters (doing option A) quota!! And...then I'm sure they'll end up changing anyway as the year goes on lol!