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2020 A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2020 - December 31, 2020



The Goal:
✩ Read 26 books in which the authors' names (either first or last) begin with the letters of the alphabet.

The Guidelines:
✩ For the letter "X", any author with the letter "X" in his/her name is acceptable.
✩ Feel free to join the challenge any time during the year. As long as the books were read in 2020, you can go ahead and backdate.
✩ Have fun! Be sure to check out the lists of other players...it's a great way to find new TBR's!

If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

2020 A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2020 - December 31, 2020 16/26

✔A: Aria Adams (02/18/20)
✅B:K. Bromberg 01/02/20
✔C: Christina C. Jones (01/12/20)
✅D: Ruby Dixon (01/09/20)
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✅F: Jeaniene Frost (01/16/20)
✔G: Grace Goodwin (03/02/20)
✔H: Julia Harper (03/02/20)
I:Carly Ivey
✅J:Jessie Jones (02/27/20)
✅K: Vi Keeland (01/15/20)
✅L: Nellie C. Lind (01/09/20)
✅M: Richelle Mead (01/14/20)
✔N: Nikki Landis (02/16/20)
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✔P: Jennifer Probst (03/03/20)
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✔R: Robyn Peterman (02/22/20)
✅S: Alexis Starr (01/10/20)
✅T: Tessa Bailey (01/21/20)
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✅V: Vivian Ward (01/22/20)
✅W: Krista Wolf (01/15/20)
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2020 A-Z Author Challenge
January 1 - December 31, 2020

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2020 A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2020 - December 31, 2020

A: Amanda M. Lee Who, What, Where, When, Die Jan 9
B: Bell, Darcey A Simple Favour jan 5
C: Chabon, Michael Wonder Boys jan 3
D: Dare, Tessa A Night to Surrender Jan 1
E: . Edvardsson, M T A Nearly Normal Family Jan 23
F: Fluke, Joanne Double Fudge Brownie Murder Jan 29
G: Grisham, John Sycamore Row John Grisham Jan 7
H: Hinton, S E Rumble Fish Jan 24
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J: Jackie Collins The Santangelos Jan 8
K: Kylie Scott Dirty Jan 7
L: Lourey, Jess Unspeakable Things Jan 2
M: Marissa Meyer Heartless ] jan 5
N: Novak, Brenda The Heart of Christmas Jan 19
O: Olsen, Gregg If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood jan 14
P: Pfeffer,Susan Beth Life As We Knew It Jan 2
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R: Russell, Mark Wonder Twins Vol. 1: Activate! Jan 17
S: Springer, Nancy The Case of the Missing Marquess Nancy Springer Jan 7
T: Tessa Dare A Week to Be Wicked Jan 12
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V: Valerie, Julie Holly Banks Full of Angst Jan 4
W: Westerfeld, Scott Specials Feb 23
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Y: Young, Samantha On Dublin Street Feb 19
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2020 A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2020 - December 31, 2020

26/26 (Last Name) + 26/26 (First Name). Finished.

Last Name
01.A:Andrews:Kathryn Andrews-Drops of Rain 1/17
02.B:Bextor:A.C. Bextor-Empires and Kings 3/19
03.C:Cates:Georgia Cates-The Next Sin 8/02
04.D:Davis:Leanne Davis-The Years After 6/11
05.E:Evans:Katy Evans-Best Man 7/21
06.F:Fisher:Tarryn Fisher-Never Never: Part Two 6/19
07.G:Gadziala:Jessica Gadziala-The Rise of Ferryn 1/30
08.H:Halle:Karina Halle-On Every Street 6/25
09.I:Irwin:Michelle Irwin-Decide 7/14
10.J:Jones:Amo Jones-'MANIK 2/29
11.K:Kelly:Kathleen Kelly-Savage Life: Savage Angels MC #8 1/22
12.L:Lovell:L.P. Lovell-Love Me 1/03
13.M:Martinez:Aly Martinez-Among the Echoes 1/02
14.N:Nelson:S. Nelson-Kaden 7/22
15.O:Orgeron:Heather M. Orgeron-Boomerangers 6/19
16.P:Perry:Devney Perry-Gypsy King 8/07
17.Q:Quinn:Meghan Quinn-That Forever Girl 4/18
18.R:Ryan:Kennedy Ryan-The Rebel King 5/28
19.S:Sheridan:Mia Sheridan-Where the Truth Lives 9/17
20.T:Travers:Winter Travers-Forever Lo 2/09
21.U:Urruela:B.T. Urruela-King's Ransom 1/15
22.V:Vale:Lani Lynn Vale-Ask Me If I Care 4/14
23.W:Winters:K.B. Winters-Deliciously Damaged 7/24
24.X:Xander:Tianna Xander-Bewitching Birgit 1/25
25.Y:Young:Samantha Young-The One Real Thing 6/07
26.Z:Zanetti:Rebecca Zanetti-Hidden 7/26


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01.A:Autumn Jones Lake-Kickstart My Heart 3/18
02.B:Brittainy C. Cherry-Landon & Shay: Part Two 7/17
03.C:Corinne Michaels-Say I'm Yours 6/19
04.D:Danielle Norman-Until 2/02
05.E:Emily Goodwin-End Game 2/15
06.F:Freya Barker-Hit & Run 9/25
07.G:Greer Hendricks-You Are Not Alone 9/11
08.H:Heidi McLaughlin-Home Run 3/15
09.I:Izzy Sweet-Keeping Lily 1/23
10.J:Jodi Ellen Malpas-The Controversial Princess 1/04
11.K:Kandi Steiner-Manhattan 7/23
12.L:Lisa Renee Jones-Two Together 4/09
13.M:Meghan March-The Fight for Forever 5/02
14.N:Natasha Madison-Tempt the Playboy 4/17
15.O:Olivia Cunning-Backstage Pass 3/11
16.P:Penelope Douglas-Hideaway 4/23
17.Q:Q.B. Tyler-Bittersweet Addiction 10/31
18.R:Roxie Rivera-Nikolai, Volume 2 4/02
19.S:Stacey Lynn-Captivated By You 3/13
20.T:Tarryn Fisher-F*ck Marriage 1/15
21.U:Una McCormack-The Undefeated 2/28
22.V:Vi Keeland-Park Avenue Player 9/06
23.W:Whitney G.-On a Tuesday 7/25
24.X:Xyla Turner-Trent 1/06
25.Y:Yolanda Olson-The Lies Between Us 1/11
26.Z:Zoe York-Love in a Small Town 2/08

a Andrews, Keira The Christmas Deal
b Bonnie Dee Will and the Valentine Saint
c Cardeno C Places in Time
d Dirk Greyson Notes From Home
e Erin McLellan Candy Hearts
f Francis, Lillian Renaissance
g Gretchen Evans Holiday Gridlock
h Henshaw, Pat Redesigning Max
i Irving, Jan Wounded Cowboy
j Jessie Pinkham Acts of Service
k Kris Jacen Step Up with Me
l Lorelei Hart Snickerdoodle Sweetie
m Masters, Louisa A Christmas Chance
n A. Nybo The Great Aerodynamicist
o Olson, Isla Fake It 'til You Make Out
p Pelaam Valentine's Day Dreaming
q Quinn Anderson All of the Above
r Rebecca James The Key to his Heart for Christmas
s Slayer, Megan Seeing You Again
t Thomas, BG Setting for Eight, Dinner for Two
u Skipping because I can't find one
v Vand, Geneva So We Meet-Cute Again
w Wade, Jenna Sugar Cookie Kisses
x Xara X Xanakas Bennie's Wish
y Young, Amanda Reckless Behavior
z Zane, Octavia And Then There Was You

RRRC 2020 A-Z Author Challenge

26/26--Completed July 9

✔Ashley Hastings - The Art of Ghosting~~Apr 4 ****
✔B. A. Paris - The Dilemma~~Jun 17 ***½
✔Christy Caldwell - To Love a Lord~~Feb 1 ***½
✔Donlea, Charlie - Some Choose Darkness~~Jun 29 ***
✔Ella Fields - Forever and Never~~Feb 26 ****½
✔Fisher, Tarryn - The Wives~~Jun 22 ***
✔Gilmore, Lucy - Puppy Christmas~~Apr 2 **½
✔Heath, Lorraine - A Rogue in Texas~~Apr 5 ****½
✔Ilsa Madden-Mills - Boyfriend Bargain~~Jan 24 ****
✔Jana DeLeon - Malevolent~~Jun 2 ****
✔Kelly Collins - One Hundred Heartbeats~~Mar 21 ****
✔Lisa Regan - Vanishing Girls~~Jun 27 ***
✔Melodie March - Christmas at The Cranberry Cottage~~Jan 17 **
✔Novak, Brenda - Taking the Heat~~Apr 2 ****
✔Omer, Mike - Thicker than Blood~~July 9 ****
✔Penelope Ward - Gemini~~May 13 ****
✔Quinn, Meghan - That Second Chance~~Feb 19 ****
✔Robert Dugoni - Close to Home~~Jan 10 ****
✔Samantha Chase - Drive Me Crazy~~Jun 30 ****
✔Taylor Jenkins Reid - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo~~Jun 25 ****
✔Uvalle, JP - A Picture Perfect Christmas~~Jan 12 **
✔Victoria Laurie - When~~Jul 2 ****
✔Watterson, Kate - Blindsided~~Apr 5 **
✔LeXi Ryan - Straight Up Love~~July 6 ***
✔Young, Samantha - Hold On~~Apr 7 ****
✔Zanders, Abbie - First and Only~~Feb 24 ***

Read 26/26

A: Anna Hackett Protector 22/1
B: Bailey, Tessa The Major's Welcome Home 19/1
C: Cole, Kresley If You Deceive 11/1
D: Dare, Tessa The Wallflower Wager 19/1
E: Easton, B.B. Fighting for Rain 20/1
F: Ferucci, Sabine Zhadra 21/1
G: Gena Showalter Wicked Nights 23/3
H: Hunter, Tess Can't Touch This 6/2
I: Ivory, Judith Beast 8/1
J: J.R. Ward Where Winter Finds You 3/2
K: K.J. Charles A Fashionable Indulgence 6/1
L: Lora Leigh Elizabeth's Wolf 13/1
M: Milo, Amanda Won by an Alien 2/2
N: Neicy P. Xoey: The Dark Alpha Princess 21/1
O: Olivia Cunning Outsider 1/3
P: Phillips, Honey Jackie and the Giant 9/2
Q: Quinn, Julia Because of Miss Bridgerton 16/1
R: Reynolds, Aurora Rose Until November 2/1
S: Sierra Simone Priest 7/2
T: T.S. Joyce Bite Deeper 9/2
U: Uvalle, J. P. A Picture Perfect Christmas 21/1
V: Vaughn, Eve Holiday Hell 23/2
W: Witt, L.A. Christmas Homecoming 2/1
X: Xavier, T.K. & Etie Hunter Save Me 20/2
Y: York, Zoe Between Then and Now 19/3
Z:Zoey Draven Captive of the Horde King 23/2

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1/1/20 – 31/12/20
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A: The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag, Alan Bradley ★★★ 3/18
B: Saved by My Blackguard, Dawn Brower ★★★ 1/3
C: The Last Vestal Virgin, Lorraine Carey ★★★ 1/2
D: Bared to You, Sylvia Day ★★★★ 1/3
E: Tarnished Crown, Erin Watt ★★★★ 4/5
F: Us Against You, Fredrik Backman ★★★★ 3/2
G: Heartbreaker, Julie Garwood ★★★★ 1/8
H: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Mark Haddon ★★★★ 1/26
I: Game. Set. Match., Jennifer Iacopelli ★★★★ 8/15
J: Seduction in Death, J.D. Robb ★★★★ 1/10
K: Shopping for an Heir, Julia Kent ★★★★ 1/27
L: Luscious, Lexi Blake ★★★★ 1/15
M: Get Lucky, Lila Monroe ★★★★ 1/1
N: The Rise of Magicks, Nora Roberts ★★★★ 2/2
O: The Road to Garrett, Susie O’Connell ★★★★ 9/25
P: The Werewolf Meets His Match, Kristen Painter ★★★★ 2/27
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R: Merry Christmas, Baby, Katie Reus ★★★ 1/2
S: Heat Exchange, Shannon Stacey ★★★ 1/4
T: The Blessing Way, Tony Hillerman ★★★ 3/20
U: Luscious, Amanda Usen ★★★★ 11/14
V: Rocky Mountain Heat, Vivian Arend ★★★ 4/14
W: Finding Home, Jackie Weger ★★★★ 1/7
X: Wicked Ride, Elise Sax ★★★ 5/27
Y: Stars Over Castle Hill, Samantha Young ★★★★ 1/19
Z: Luna and the Lie, Mariana Zapata ★★★ 2/18

2020 A-Z Author Challenge
January 1st, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Read 24/26

A: ATWOOD, Margaret - The Handmaid's Tale: The Graphic Novel
B: BANKS, Maya - Colters' Lady
C: Carlo Collodi - Pinocchio
D: Diana Wynne Jones - Wild Robert
E: Eoin Colfer - Doctor Who: 12 Doctors 12 Stories
F: FISHER, Tarryn - Stalker
G: GILLEN, Kieron - The Wicked + The Divine: The Faust Act
H: HARRIS, Neil Patrick - Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography
I: ITAGAKI, Paru - Beastars 1
J: JK Rowling - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
K: KEYES, Marian - Making It Up As I Go Along
L: Luke Jennings - No Tomorrow
M: MEAD, Richelle - Succubus Dreams
N: Nora Roberts - Savor the Moment
O: Oscar Wilde - Histórias de Fadas
P: PASRICHA, Neil - You Are Awesome
Q: QUADROS, Ronice Müller de - Língua Brasileira de Sinais: Estudos Linguísticos
R: Roald Dahl - The Twits
S: SHAKESPEARE, William - The Tempest
T: TATE, Elwyn - Mabel and the Sock Pirates
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V: VICENTE, Gil - Auto da Sibila Cassandra
W: WALLIAMS, David - Awful Auntie
X: Beatrix Potter - The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan
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Z: ZIEGESAR, Cecily von - Gossip Girl, Psycho Killer

2020 A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2020 - December 31, 2020

22/26

A Amooi, Rich Dying to Meet You 1/17
B Brenda Novak Christmas in Silver Springs 1/16
C Carey, Suzanne When Love Walks In 1/26
D Deborah McGillivray The Invasion of Falgannon Isle 5/25
E Evanovich, Janet Twisted Twenty-Six 1/1
F Flanders, Judith A Bed of Scorpions 10/13
G Grady, Robyn The Australian Millionaire's Love-Child 10/5
H Howard, Linda Frost Line 6/2
I Isabella LaPearl The Young and the Submissive 1/12
J Julie Campbell The Secret of the Mansion 1/31
K Kery, Beth Exorcising Sean's Ghost 9/21
L Lee, Rachel A Soldier in Conard County 3/12
M Maynard, Janice Hot Texas Nights 3/6
N Nalini Singh A Madness of Sunshine 3/11
O O'Reilly, Kathleen Beyond Breathless 1/8
P Piers Anthony Board Stiff 1/21
Q Quinn, Julia Brighter Than the Sun 11/7
R Robards, Karen Walking After Midnight 2/27
S Sharon Sala The Way Back to You 1/27
T Thompson, Claire One True Master 2/8
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A to Z author challenge "Finished"

26/26

A: Aly Martinez / Release ✔

B: Brittainy C. Cherry / Landon & Shay: Part Two ✔

C: Corinne Michaels / Come Back for Me ✔

D: Devney Perry / Gypsy King ✔

E: Eve Dangerfield, Not Your Shoe Size ✔

F: Ella Fields Hearts and Thorns ✔

G: Lynne Graham , A Baby on the Greek's Doorstep ✔

H: Helena Hunting A Favor for a Favor ✔

I: Ilsa Madden-Mills / Dear Ava ✔

J: J.T. Geissinger / Perfect Strangers ✔

K: Karla Sorensen / Focused ✔

L: L.J. Shen / Angry God ✔

M: Meagan Brandy / Fake It 'Til You Break It ✔

N: Natasha Knight / Descent ✔

O: Heather M. Orgeron Pour Judgment ✔

P: Penelope Douglas / Credence ✔

Q: Meghan Quinn / Boss Man Bridegroom ✔

R: B.B. Reid, The Prince and the Pawn ✔

S: Kate Stewart, The Guy in the Middle ✔

T: Tessa Dare, His Bride for the Taking ✔

U: Uzma Jalaluddin / Ayesha at Last ✔

V: Vi Keeland / Inappropriate ✔

W: Winter Renshaw, The Best Man ✔

X: Max Monroe The Billionaire Boss Next Door ✔

Y: Samantha Young Villain ✔

Z: A. Zavarelli, Mine & His: Ties That Bind The Complete Duet ✔

2020 A-Z Author Challenge

A~ Amanda M. Lee, Freaky Games, 3 STARS, 4th Jan, 307 PAGES
B~ Beaton M C, As the Pig Turns, 3 STARS, 5th April, 292 PAGES
C~ Carol J. Perry, Tails, You Lose, 3 STARS, 2nd Jan, 365 PAGES
D~ Dunn Carola, Death at Wentwater Court, 3 STARS, 6th Jan, 252 PAGES
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F~ Fox Angie, The Accidental Demon Slayer by, 3 STARS, 21st June, 292 PAGES
G~ Gena Showalter, Through the Zombie Glass, 4 STARS, 11th Jan, 480 PAGES
H~ Haines Carolyn, Them Bones, 3 STARS, 6th Feb, 336 PAGES
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J~ J.D. Robb, Seduction in Death by, 3 STARS, 16th Jan, 354 PAGES
K~ Kathy Reichs, Bones to Ashes, 3 STARS, 29th Feb, 310 PAGES
L~ Laurie Victoria, Crime Seen by , 3 STARS, 5th Feb, 282 PAGES
M~ Margaret Atwood, The Testaments (The Handmaid's Tale, #2), 5 STARS, 25th Jan, 422 PAGES
N~ Neil Gaiman, Stardust, 4 STARS, 30th May, 248 PAGES
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P~ Purity in Death by J.D. Robb, 3 STARS, 4th March, 355 PAGES
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R~ Robyn Peterman, Tallulah's Temptation, 3 STARS, 27th Jan, 134 PAGES
S~ Gena Showalter, The Queen of Zombie Hearts, 3 STARS, 15th Feb, 464 PAGES
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V~ Victoria Laurie, Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye, 3 STARS, 14th Jan, 295 PAGES
W~ William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, 5 STARS, 23rd Feb, 369 PAGES
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A - Huckleberry Lake - Catherine Anderson (Berkley - Dec 2019) - Jan 27
B - Finding Home Again - Brenda Jackson (HQN - Nov 2019) - Feb 7
C - Hot Magic - Catherine Kean (CPC Publishing - Dec 2019) - Jan 28
D - Her Homerun Hottie - Wynter Daniels (CPC Publishing - Sept 2019) - Jan 2
E - Twisted Twenty-Six - Janet Evanovich (Penguin - Nov 2019) - Jan 6
F - Safety Breach - Delores Fossen (HI #1893 - Dec 2019) - Jan 22
G - Family Under Fire - Jan Godman (HRS #2068 - Dec 2019) - Jan 10
H - A Cowboy for All Seasons - Caitlin Crews, Nicole Helm, Jackie Ashenden, Maisey Yates (HQN - Feb 2020) - Summer by Nicole Helm - Mar 11
I - Duchesses in Disguise: A Regency novella Anthology - Grace Burrowes, Susanna Ives, Emily Greenwood (Grace Burrowes Publishing - Mar 2017) - The Love of His Life by Susanna Ives - June 9
J - Colton 911: Caught in the Crossfire - Linda O. Johnston (HRS #2016 - Nov 2019) - Jan 9
K - Catch Me If You Can - Donna Kauffman (Kensington/Zebra - Dec 2019) - Jan 5
L - Her Rags-to-Riches Christmas - Laura Martin (HH #1475 - Dec 2019) - Jan 21
M - Their Christmas Royal Wedding - Nina Milne (HR #4691 - Dec 2019) - Jan 13
N - Let It Snow - Nancy Thayer (Ballantine - Oct 2019) - Feb 21
O - Danger and Desire: A Romantic Suspense Anthology - Janie Crouch, Rachel Grant, Cristin Harber, Elle James, Maryann Jordan, Kimberly Kincaid, Cat Johnson, Caitlyn O'Leary (Various publishers - Sept 2020) - Lawson and Jill by Caitlyn O'Leary - Oct 2
P - The Girl Who Cried Murder - Paula Graves (HI #1675 - Nov 2016) - Sept 24
Q - The Other Miss Bridgerton - Julia Quinn (Avon - Nov 2018) - Feb 21
R - His Convenient Marchioness - Elizabeth Rolls (HHSS #468 - Jan 2018) - Jan 21
S - My Favorite Things: A Christmas Collection - Lynsay Sands (Avon - Oct 2019) - Jan 8
T - Coming Home for Christmas - RaeAnne Thayne (HQN - Sept 2019) - Jan 21
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W - The Christmas Dare - Lori Wilde (HarperCollins - Oct 2019) - Jan 12
X - His Secret Mistress - Cathy Maxwell (Avon - Feb 2020) - Aug 14
Y - Cowboy Christmas Redemption - Maisey Yates (HQN - Sept 2019) - Jan 15
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2020 A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2020 - December 31, 2020

A: Alexandra Warren - Love Unsolicited
B: Bria Felicien - Christmas in the City
C: C.P. Santi - Bucket List To Love
D: Delia Owens - Where the Crawdads Sing
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G: Gill Sims - Why Mummy Doesn’t Give a ****!
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K: Kirsty Greenwood - Big Sexy Love
L: Lynn Turner - Pas De Deux: A Dance For Two
M: Martin Waddell - Owl Babies
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2020 A-Z Author Challenge
Completed: 16/26 (as of 3/26/2020)

✔ A: Anna Hackett - Mark of Eon (1/1) 4★
✔ B: Brandon Sanderson - Skyward (1/12) 4★
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✔ D: Tessa Dare - His Bride for the Taking (1/18) 3★
✔ E: Suzanne Enoch - Scot Under the Covers (1/31) 3★
✔ F: Fiona Cole - Another (2/9) 3★
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✔ H: Helene Gadot - All For One: A Musketeers Retelling (3/24) 3★
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✔ J: Devin Joubert - Sweet Tooth: An Enemies to Lovers Sweet Romance (2/28) 1★
✔ K: Kiersten White - The Guinevere Deception (1/19) 3★
✔ L: Alex Lidell - Rules of Stone (1/12) 3★
✔ M: Amanda Milo - Contagion (1/3) 3★
✔ N: Noelle Adams - Carpool (2/2) 3★
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✔ P: Lulu Pratt - Overprotected (3/6) 3★
✔ Q: Angela Quarles - Some Like it Plaid (1/9) 3★
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2020 A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2020 - December 31, 2020

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Laura Marie Altom - Kiss Me Once Again ✔️ Sep 13
Bethany-Kris - The Hunted ✔️ Aug 26
Caroline Lee - Ella ✔️ Oct 07
Janet Dailey - Darling Jenny ✔️ May 03
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Julie Garwood - Guardian Angel ✔️Jul 25
Helen Mittermeyer - Black Frost ✔️Apr 30
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Lisa Kleypas Again the Magic ✔️Nov 03
J. Lynn - Wait for You ✔️Feb 24
Matt Haig - How to Stop Time ✔️Aug 31
Nora Roberts - The Return of Rafe MacKade ✔️Aug 02
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Pamela Toth - Perfect Match ✔️Feb 27
Amanda Quick - Ravished ✔️Apr 19
Rosalie Ash - Unsafe Harbour ✔️ Mar 04

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Sarah Addison Allen - Garden Spells ✔️Jan 30
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Happy New Year and Happy Reading!!

2020 A-Z Author Challenge
January 1st, 2020 - December 31, 2020

A: Ana Calin, King of Frost 1/23
B: Tessa Bailey, Love Her or Lose Her 3/9
C: Cary Hart, UnLucky in Love 1/1
D: P. Dangelico, Carried Away 6/18
E: Evangelene, The Lover Beneath Me 1/8
F: L.A. Fiore, Secrets 7/13
G: J.T. Geissinger, Rules of Engagement 1/29
H: Emma Hart, Frenemies 1/26
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J: Lesley Jones, A Cowboy In Essex 1/15
K: Kelly Elliott, Divided Interests 2/4
L: Laura Lee, Billionaire Bosshole 1/16
M: Michelle Morgan, No Turning Back 1/23
N: Nadia Lee, Marrying My Billionaire Boss 1/12
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P: Piper Rayne, My Bestie's Ex 2/20
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R: Kendall Ryan, Penthouse Prince 8/21
S: S.A. Clayton, Wrapped in Red 1/11
T: Tabatha Vargo, Thick & Thin 1/30
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V: Veronica Eden, Wicked Saint 2/9
W: Whitney G, Can I Come Over? 6/30
X: Jaxson Kidman, A FILTHY Rock Star 3/1
Y: Samantha Young, Fight or Flight 1/22
Z: Hazel Grace, Siren: A Dark Retelling 1/6

A ~ Z AUTHOR CHALLENGE ~ 2020
January 1 ~ December 31, 2020

Progress ~ 25/26

A ~ Adele Abbott ~ Witch Is When It All Began ~ 1/29/2020
B ~ Laurie Boris ~ Don't Tell Anyone ~ 1/16/2020
C ~ Claire Legrand ~ Sawkill Girls 1/31/2020
D ~ J S Donovan ~ The Promise ~ 1/22/2020
E ~ Erynn Mangum ~ Miss Match ~ 2/7/2020
F ~ Sophie Flack ~ Bunheads
G ~ John Green ~ Let it Snow
H ~ Hallie Rubenhold ~ The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper ~ 1/27/2020
I ~ Ambrose Ibsen ~ The Haunting of Beacon Hill ~ 1/6/2020
J ~ Lisa Jackson ~ Deep Freeze ~ 1/19/2020
K ~ Mary Beth Keane ~ Ask Again, Yes ~ 1/4/2020
L ~ Patrick Logan ~ Frozen Stiff ~ 1/15/2020
M ~ Rea Nolan Martin ~ Mystic Tea ~ 2/15/2020
N ~ Neva Bell ~ The Sleeping Arrangement ~ 2/5/2020
O ~ Olivia Noble ~ All I Want for Christmas Eve ~ 1/1/2020
P ~ Patricia Briggs ~ Blood Bound ~ 1/14/2020
Q ~ Meghan Quinn ~ Boss Man Bridegroom ~ 2/20/2020
R ~ Roxanne St. Claire ~ Sit...Stay...Beg 2/7/2020
S ~ Sharon Sala ~ Deep in the Heart ~ 2/9/2020
T ~ Holly Tierney-Bedord ~ In the Heart of Windy Pines ~ 1/2/2020
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V ~ Victoria Laurie ~ When ~ 8/21/2020
W ~ Nancy Warren ~ The Vampire Knitting Club ~ 1/27/2020
X ~ Ellie Saxx ~ The Fear Hunter ~ 6/3/2020
Y ~ Nicola Yoon ~ Everything, Everything ~ 9/20/2020
Z ~ Rebecca Zanetti ~ Wicked Ride ~ 1/24/2020

2020 A-Z Author Challenge
1/1/20 – 31/12/20
26/26

A: Cecelia Ahern If You Could See Me Now,04/14/20 ***
B: Amy Bratley The Antenatal Group,03/31/20 ***
C: Emma Chase Tied,05/24/20 ***
D:Danielle Steel The Ring,05/24/20
E:Kim Edwards The Memory Keeper's Daughter,09/26/20 ***
F:Amanda Flower Toxic Toffee,04/08/20 ****
G:Graeme Simsion The Rosie Effect,04/16/20 ****
H:Paula Hawkins Into the Water,01/15/20 ****
I: Isabel Allende The Japanese Lover,07/08/20 ****
J: Jojo Moyes Sheltering Rain,03/16/20 ***
K: Lisa Kleypas Again the Magic,04/21/20 ***
L: Sofia Lundberg The Red Address Book,01/25/20 ****
M: Susan Mallery Under Her Skin,07/30/20 ***
N:Chloe Neill Twice Bitten,07/11/20 ***
O:Joyce Carol Oates Zombie,12/30/20 ***
P:author:Elizabeth Peters|16549], Crocodile on the Sandbank [,12/23/20 ****
Q:[author:Julia Quinn|63898] To Sir Phillip, With Love,02/29/20 ***
R: Robyn Carr Shelter Mountain,07/14/20 ****
S:Amy Silver Confessions of a Reluctant Recessionista,05/09/20***
T:Tatiana de Rosnay Sarah's Key,04/02/20 *****
U:Lisa Unger Beautiful Lies,12/31/20 ****
V:Jules Verne Around the World in Eighty Days,11/26/20 *****
W: Susan Wiggs At the King's Command,01/14/20 ***
X:Qiu Xiaolong Death of a Red Heroine,12/23/20 ****
Y:Yasmina Khadra Swallows of Kabul,04/30/20 ****
Z:Markus Zusak I Am the Messenger,12/02/20 ****

I'm in again.

Duration:
January 1st, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Rues:
- authors' names (either first or last) beginning with the letters of the alphabet.
- for the letter "X", any author with the letter "X" in his/her name is acceptable.

Read:
30/52


First names: 16/26
A Sundered Hearts by Anna McIntyre ✔
B Wild Heat by Bella Andre ✔
C Off the Edge by Carolyn Crane ✔
D The Sweet Life by Dakota Star ✔
E An Irresistible Temptation by Elsa Winckler ✔
F The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald ✔
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J Letting Go by JM Witt ✔
K In Too Deep by Kathryn Shay ✔
L Forever Dreams by Leeanna Morgan ✔
M Teasing Destiny by Melanie Shawn ✔
N Ocean Light by Nalini Singh ✔
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P The Australian Connection by Paul Stewart ✔
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R Abomination by Roberts Swindells ✔
S Sharing Hailey by Samantha Ann King ✔
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X Barefoot at Moonrise by Roxanne St. Claire ✔
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Last names: 13/26
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B Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs ✔
C Scarred by JS Cooper ✔
D Inside Out by Lauren Dane ✔
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F Coast to Coast by David Fermer ✔
G Show No Mercy by Cindy Gerard ✔
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I Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione ✔
J Les Raisins de la galère: Lektüren Französisch (The Grapes of Hell) by Tahar Ben Jelloun ✔
K The Immigrant by Manju Kapur ✔
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M In the Dark by Marliss Melton ✔
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P Her Forbidden Love Match by Theresa Paolo ✔
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S Montana Cowboy by Debra Salonen ✔
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U F. Scott Fitzgerald The Great Gatsby Interpretation by Dieter Ulm ✔
V Drive Me Crazy by Marquita Valentine ✔
W Set Me Free by Serenity Woods ✔
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A E H L N O Q R T X Y Z

2020 A-Z Author Challenge
January 1 - December 31, 2020
2/26

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Laurell K. Hamilton Obsidian Butterfly 1/6
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Patricia Briggs Bone Crossed 1/8
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2020 A-Z Author Challenge
January 1 - December 31, 2020

A: Joy Avon - In Cold Chamomile
B: Tessa Bailey - Fix Her Up
C: Sandra Cisneros - The House on Mango Street
D: MaryJanice Davidson - Undead and Unfinished
E: Michael Elias - You Can Go Home Now
F: Delores Fossen - Tangled Up in Texas
G: Gretchen McNeil - #Murderfunding
H: Eleanor Herman - The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, and Murder Most Foul
I: Inouesatoh - 10 Dance 1
J: N. K. Jemisin - The Obelisk Gate
K: Mary Kubica - The Other Mrs.
L: Beverly Long - Ten Days Gone
M: Aoi Makino - Not Your Idol, Vol. 1
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O: Kousuke Oono - The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 1
P: Jason Pinter - Hide Away
Q: Holly Quinn - A Crafter Quilts a Crime
R: Patrick Rothfuss - The Name of the Wind
S: Sasha Summers - Jace
T: Makoto Tateno - 9th Sleep
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2020 A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2020 - December 31, 2020



The Goal:
✩ Read 26 books in which the authors' names (either first or last) begin with the letters of the alphabet.

The Guidelines:
✩ For the letter "X", any author with the letter "X" in his/her name is acceptable.
✩ Feel free to join the challenge any time during the year. As long as the books were read in 2020, you can go ahead and backdate.
✩ Have fun! Be sure to check out the lists of other players...it's a great way to find new TBR's!

Armstrong, Dee - Visions Of Emerald finished March 28, 2020
Black, Shayla - Falling in Deeper, finished May 16, 2020
Cynthia Swanson - The Bookseller, finished July 25, 2020
Desire Holt - Protecting Amy, finished April 29, 2020
Elgar, Emily - Grace Is Gone, finished November 27, 2020
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Gaitskili, Mary - This Is Pleasure: A Story, finished October 18, 2020
Hoag, Tami - The Boy, finished October 05, 2020
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Jay Crowder, Girl in Luv, finished May 24, 2020
King, Stephen - Elevation, finished January 16, 2002
Louise Jensen - The Date, finished May 03, 2020
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Patterson, James - The River Murders, finished October 17, 2020
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Reus, Katie - Bishop's Knight, finished April 25, 2020
Sager, Riley - The Last Time I Lied, finished June 18, 2020
Toni, Blake - Brushstrokes, finished May 23, 2020
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Vanessa Lillie - Little Voices, finished December 30, 2020
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Yarros, Rebecca -The Last Letter from Your Lover, finished March 08, 2020
Z, Cari - Doubling Down, finished April 11, 2020

2020 A-Z Author Challenge
January 1 - December 31, 2020
26/26

Done! 12/2/2020

A Ilona Andrews Sweep with Me 1/16/20
B David Baldacci A Minute to Midnight 4/3/20
C Lee Child Blue Moon 4/4/20
D Jocelynn Drake Final Lover 5/7/20
E Jennifer Estep Protect the Prince 1/13/20
F Ella Frank Try 5/14/20
G Andrew Grey Rebound 5/28/20
H Lynn Raye Harris Hot Ice 1/6/20
I Ilona Andrews, Emerald Blaze 9/23/20
J Lisa Renee Jones Murder Notes 5/3/20
K Jayne Ann Krentz The Vanishing 4/9/20
L Tara Lain Better Red 5/11/20
M Lily Morton Best Love 1/10/20
N Chloe Neill, Wild Hunger 9/10/2020
O Lisa Oliver Tell Me The Truth 3/28/20
P Lilah Pace His Royal Secret 5/17/20
Q Julia Quinn The Other Miss Bridgerton 4/17/20
R J.D. Robb Vendetta in Death 1/2/20
S R.J. Scott What Lies Beneath 1/13/20
T Hailey Turner All Souls Near & Nigh 1/24/20
U Lisa Unger Beautiful Lies 9/18/20
V Silvia Violet Lace-Covered Compromise 6/2/20
W N.R. Walker The Dichotomy of Angels 1/3/20
X Lisa Maxwell, The Last Magician 8/18/20
Y Rebecca York Bad Nights 6/13/20
Z Mariana Zapata From Lukov with Love 8/2

2020 A-Z Author Challenge
January 1 - December 31, 2020

A Victoria Alexander The Lady Travelers Guide to Happily Ever After 2/10/20
B Tamra Baumann Seeing Double 1/5/20
C Kate Clayborn Luck of the Draw 1/11/20
D Tessa Dare When a Scot Ties the Knot 1/19/20
E Nora Everly Crime and Periodicals 1/22/20
F Stephanie Fournet Kind of Cursed 2/28/20
G R.S. Grey Scoring Wilder 3/29/20
H Julie Hammerle Knocked-Up Cinderella 3/28/20
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J Sophie Jordan The Virgin and the Rogue 7/20/20
K Mira Lyn Kelly Dirty Bad Boy 4/3/20
L Tracey Livesay Sweet Talkin' Lover 8/2/20
M Alexa Martin Blitzed 1/20/20
N Brenda Novak A Family of Her Own 09/09/20
O Kelly Oram The Avery Shaw Experiment 5/17/20
P Devney Perry The Coppersmith Farmhouse 8/4/20
Q Julia Quinn Because of Miss Bridgerton 4/21/20
R Kennedy Ryan Flow 7/13/20
S Mona Shroff Then, Now, Always 3/7/20
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W Stella Weaver Sticking to the Script 1/16/20
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Y Rebecca Yarros The Last Letter 10/23/20
Z Mariana Zapata Rhythm, Chord & Malykhin 10/20/20

2020 A-Z Author Challenge
January 1 - December 31, 2020

A--Anita Shreve The Stars Are Fire 2/23
B--Sarina Bowen
C--Emma Chase Appealed 1/25
D--Donna Andrews - We'll Always Have Parrots2/20
E--Eve Ensler The Vagina Monologues 1/24
F--Joanne Fluke - Strawberry Shortcake Murder 1/2
G--Serena Grey Undeniable 1/27
H--Harmony Raines - Gunner 2/4
I--Michelle Irwin Wrote Decline
J--Jayne Ann Krente - Family Man 2/16
K--Kit Morgan The Christmas Mail Order Bride 1/25
L--Lorelei James - Stripped Down 2/18
M--T A Moore - Skin and Bone 2/21
N--Alyson Noel - Evermore 1/16
O--Barbara O'Neal - When We Believed in Mermaids 2/6
P--Mimi Jean Pamfiloff - The Librarian's Vampire Assistant 1/31
Q-- Jillian QuinnKane
R--Nora Roberts - Year One 1/17
S--Kate Sherwood Dark Horse 1/27
T--Sara Tucker - The Last Year of Being Single 2/17
U--Amanda Usen - Into the Fire 9/30
V--Vi Keeland --Dirty Letters 1/24
W--Jo Watson--Burning Moon 1/23
X--Xyla Turner wrote BombshellBombshell
Y--Nicola Yoon Everything, Everything
Z--Rebecca Zanetti Wicked Ride

2020 A-Z Author Challenge
January 1 - December 31, 2020

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2020 A-Z Author Challenge
January 1 - December 31, 2020
6/26

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Karen Chance: Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/10
Laurell K. Hamilton: Obsidian Butterfly by Laurell K. Hamilton 1/6
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Nalini Singh: Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh 1/11
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Patricia Briggs: Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs 1/8
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Singh,Nalini: Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh1/14
Thomas Harris: Red Dragon by Thomas Harris 2/12
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A ~ Z AUTHOR CHALLENGE ~ 2020
January 1 ~ December 31, 2020

Progress ~ 4/26

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C: Claire Contreras - The Sinful King
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J: Jenika Snow: Marked Read Mar 31 2020
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L: Lauren Landish Beauty and the Billionaire
M: Max Munroe: Banking the Billionaire Read Mar 9 2020
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Q: Taryn Quinn: Have My Baby - Read Feb 29 - Mar 2 2020
R: Kendall Ryan: Junk Mail Read April 9 2020
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2020 A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2020 - December 31, 2020
19/26

A: Moonlight Sins by Jennifer L. Armentrout - Read: March 22
B: A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer - Read: March 9
C: Royally Yours by Emma Chase - Read: February 29
D: Happy Trail by Daisy Prescott - Read: April 4
E: Been There Done That by Hope Ellis - Read: April 3
F: King by T.M. Frazier - Read: April 12
G: Cheat Codes by Emily Goodwin - Read: April 17
H: The Bride Test by Helen Hoang - Read: February 28
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J: Everything and the Moon by Julia Quinn - Read: March 7
K: By Your Side by Kasie West - Read: February 15
L: Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas - Read: March 1
M: Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin - Read: February 7
N: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - Read: November 13
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P: Dirty Sexy Saint by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde - Read: April 21
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R: Engagement and Espionage by Penny Reid - Read: August 4
S: My Bare Lady by Piper Sheldon - Read: April 5
T: 99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne - Read: February 26
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V: The Matchmaker's Playbook by Rachel Van Dyken - Read: March 30
W: Code of Conduct by April White - Read: April 6
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2020 A-Z Author Challenge
January 1 - December 31, 2020
10/26

Amanda Lovelace: To Drink Coffee with a Ghost by Amanda Lovelace 3/2
Bardugo, Leigh: Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo 2/22
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Harris, Thomas: The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris 2/21
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Karen Chance: Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/10
Laurell K. Hamilton: Obsidian Butterfly by Laurell K. Hamilton 1/6
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Nalini Singh: Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh 1/11
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Patricia Briggs: Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs 1/8
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Ryan La Sala: Reverie by Ryan La Sala 2/23
Singh,Nalini: Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh 1/14
Thomas Harris: Red Dragon by Thomas Harris 2/12
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Finished on post #8

2020 A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2020 - December 31, 2020

A
B - Elly Blake (Nightblood) - 1/3
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2020 A-Z Author Challenge

Read: 18/26

A: One Moment Please by Amy Daws. Read 4.17.2020 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
B: Rookie Move by Sarina Bowen. Read 5.2.2020 ⭐⭐
C: We Own Tonight by Corinne Michaels. Read 6.20.2020. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
D: Riven Knight by Devney Perry. Read 5.20.2020 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
E: The Play by Elle Kennedy. Read 5.3.2020 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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G: Doctor Dearest by R.S. Grey. Read 2.25.2020 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
H: Unbreakable by Melanie Harlow. Read 3.4.2020 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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J: Beef Cake by Jiffy Kate. Read 3.22.2020 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
K: Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn. Read 5.18.2020 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1/2
L: Marriage on Madison Avenue by Lauren Layne. Read 5.14.2020 ⭐⭐
M: Gimme Some Sugar by Molly Harper. Read 3.4.2020 ⭐⭐ 1/2
N: Crime and Periodicals by Nora Everly. Read 2.24.2020 ⭐⭐⭐
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P: Jock Blocked by Pippa Grant. Read 6.8.2020. ⭐⭐ 1/2
Q: The Virgin Romance Novelist by Meghan Quinn. Read 4.27.2020 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
R: Under Currents by Nora Roberts. Read 6.1.2020. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1/2
S: Dominik by Sawyer Bennett. Read 2.18.2020 ⭐⭐⭐ 3/4
T: A Slice of Love by Teagan Hunter. Read 4.27.2020 ⭐⭐⭐
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W: Code of Honor by April White. Read 4.19.2020 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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RRRC 2020 A-Z Author Challenge

26/26--Completed July 9

✔Ashley Hastings - The Art of Ghosting~~Apr 4 ****
✔B. A. Paris - The Dilemma~~Jun 17 ***½
✔Christy Caldwell - To Love a Lord~~Feb 1 ***½
✔Donlea, Charlie - Some Choose Darkness~~Jun 29 ***
✔Ella Fields - Forever and Never~~Feb 26 ****½
✔Fisher, Tarryn - The Wives~~Jun 22 ***
✔Gilmore, Lucy - Puppy Christmas~~Apr 2 **½
✔Heath, Lorraine - A Rogue in Texas~~Apr 5 ****½
✔Ilsa Madden-Mills - Boyfriend Bargain~~Jan 24 ****
✔Jana DeLeon - Malevolent~~Jun 2 ****
✔Kelly Collins - One Hundred Heartbeats~~Mar 21 ****
✔Lisa Regan - Vanishing Girls~~Jun 27 ***
✔Melodie March - Christmas at The Cranberry Cottage~~Jan 17 **
✔Novak, Brenda - Taking the Heat~~Apr 2 ****
✔Omer, Mike - Thicker than Blood~~July 9 ****
✔Penelope Ward - Gemini~~May 13 ****
✔Quinn, Meghan - That Second Chance~~Feb 19 ****
✔Robert Dugoni - Close to Home~~Jan 10 ****
✔Samantha Chase - Drive Me Crazy~~Jun 30 ****
✔Taylor Jenkins Reid - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo~~Jun 25 ****
✔Uvalle, JP - A Picture Perfect Christmas~~Jan 12 **
✔Victoria Laurie - When~~Jul 2 ****
✔Watterson, Kate - Blindsided~~Apr 5 **
✔LeXi Ryan - Straight Up Love~~July 6 ***
✔Young, Samantha - Hold On~~Apr 7 ****
✔Zanders, Abbie - First and Only~~Feb 24 ***



Completed my challenge! Thanks for hosting!

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2020 A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Progress: 24 out of 26

The Goal:
✩ Read 26 books in which the authors' names (either first or last) begin with the letters of the alphabet.

The Guidelines:
✩ For the letter "X", any author with the letter "X" in his/her name is acceptable.
✩ Feel free to join the challenge any time during the year. As long as the books were read in 2020, you can go ahead and backdate.
✩ Have fun! Be sure to check out the lists of other players...it's a great way to find new TBR's!

A: Jennifer Ashley; Pride Mates - ***** - 1/2/2020 - 304 Pages
B: Marion Zimmer Bradley; The Mists of Avalon - ***** - 1/24/2019 - 884 Pages
C: Kresley Cole; The Professional - **** - 1/6/2020 - 400 Pages
D: Anthony Doerr; All the Light We Cannot See - **** - 2/24/2020 - 531 Pages
E: Elle Katharine White; Heartstone - **** - 5/8/2020 - 352 Pages
F: Faith Hunter; Blood of the Earth - ***** - 7/7/2020 - 358 Pages
G: Rachel Grant; Tinderbox - **** - 4/4/2020 - 302 Pages
H: Betty Hicks; The Worm Whisperer - ***** - 1/5/2020 - 192 Pages
I: Ilona Andrews; Fate's Edge - **** - 3/3/2020 - 372 Pages
J: Julie James; Practice Makes Perfect - ***** - 1/9/2020 - 291 Pages
K: Kresley Cole; Shadow's Claim - ***** - 1/15/2019 - 481 Pages
L: Scott Lynch; The Lies of Locke Lamora - ***** - 3/6/2020 - 499 Pages
M: Mitch Albom; For One More Day - ***** - 1/4/2020 - 197 Pages
N: Bich Minh Nguyen; Stealing Buddha's Dinner - **** - 3/15/2020 - 284 Pages
O: Delia Owens; Where the Crawdads Sing - ***** - 4/15/2020 - 370 Pages
P: Susan Elizabeth Phillips; Glitter Baby - ***** - 3/10/2020 - 429 Pages
Q: Qiu Xiaolong; Death of a Red Heroine - ***** - 10/13/2020 - 482 Pages
R: Carrie Ann Ryan; Whiskey Secrets - **** - 2/3/2020 - 238 Pages
S: Shayne Silvers; Unchained - ***** - 1/3/2020 - 282 Pages
T: Brian Tracy; Get Smart!: How to Think, Decide, Act, and Get Better Results in Everything You Do - *** - 8/8/2020 - 224 Pages
U: Ulises Fariñas; Cloudia and Rex - *** - 8/19/2020 - 80 Pages
V: Iyanla Vanzant; Yesterday, I Cried - ***** - 5/24/2020 - 304 Pages
W: Lauren Willig; The Deception of the Emerald Ring - **** - 5/28/2020 - 400 Pages
X: Margaux Motin; Plate Tectonics: An Illustrated Memoir - ***** - 10/6/2020 - 256 Pages
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Way to go Kelly!

2020 A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2020 - December 31, 2020

26/26 (Last Name) + 26/26 (First Name). Finished.

Last Name
01.A:Andrews:Kathryn Andrews-Drops of Rain 1/17
02.B:Bextor:A.C. Bextor-Empires and Kings 3/19
03.C:Cates:Georgia Cates-The Next Sin 8/02
04.D:Davis:Leanne Davis-The Years After 6/11
05.E:Evans:Katy Evans-Best Man 7/21
06.F:Fisher:Tarryn Fisher-Never Never: Part Two 6/19
07.G:Gadziala:Jessica Gadziala-The Rise of Ferryn 1/30
08.H:Halle:Karina Halle-On Every Street 6/25
09.I:Irwin:Michelle Irwin-Decide 7/14
10.J:Jones:Amo Jones-'MANIK 2/29
11.K:Kelly:Kathleen Kelly-Savage Life: Savage Angels MC #8 1/22
12.L:Lovell:L.P. Lovell-Love Me 1/03
13.M:Martinez:Aly Martinez-Among the Echoes 1/02
14.N:Nelson:S. Nelson-Kaden 7/22
15.O:Orgeron:Heather M. Orgeron-Boomerangers 6/19
16.P:Perry:Devney Perry-Gypsy King 8/07
17.Q:Quinn:Meghan Quinn-That Forever Girl 4/18
18.R:Ryan:Kennedy Ryan-The Rebel King 5/28
19.S:Sheridan:Mia Sheridan-Where the Truth Lives 9/17
20.T:Travers:Winter Travers-Forever Lo 2/09
21.U:Urruela:B.T. Urruela-King's Ransom 1/15
22.V:Vale:Lani Lynn Vale-Ask Me If I Care 4/14
23.W:Winters:K.B. Winters-Deliciously Damaged 7/24
24.X:Xander:Tianna Xander-Bewitching Birgit 1/25
25.Y:Young:Samantha Young-The One Real Thing 6/07
26.Z:Zanetti:Rebecca Zanetti-Hidden 7/26


First Name
01.A:Autumn Jones Lake-Kickstart My Heart 3/18
02.B:Brittainy C. Cherry-Landon & Shay: Part Two 7/17
03.C:Corinne Michaels-Say I'm Yours 6/19
04.D:Danielle Norman-Until 2/02
05.E:Emily Goodwin-End Game 2/15
06.F:Freya Barker-Hit & Run 9/25
07.G:Greer Hendricks-You Are Not Alone 9/11
08.H:Heidi McLaughlin-Home Run 3/15
09.I:Izzy Sweet-Keeping Lily 1/23
10.J:Jodi Ellen Malpas-The Controversial Princess 1/04
11.K:Kandi Steiner-Manhattan 7/23
12.L:Lisa Renee Jones-Two Together 4/09
13.M:Meghan March-The Fight for Forever 5/02
14.N:Natasha Madison-Tempt the Playboy 4/17
15.O:Olivia Cunning-Backstage Pass 3/11
16.P:Penelope Douglas-Hideaway 4/23
17.Q:Q.B. Tyler-Bittersweet Addiction 10/31
18.R:Roxie Rivera-Nikolai, Volume 2 4/02
19.S:Stacey Lynn-Captivated By You 3/13
20.T:Tarryn Fisher-F*ck Marriage 1/15
21.U:Una McCormack-The Undefeated 2/28
22.V:Vi Keeland-Park Avenue Player 9/06
23.W:Whitney G.-On a Tuesday 7/25
24.X:Xyla Turner-Trent 1/06
25.Y:Yolanda Olson-The Lies Between Us 1/11
26.Z:Zoe York-Love in a Small Town 2/08

Congrats Frankie!!

A to Z author challenge "Finished"

26/26

A: Aly Martinez / Release ✔

B: Brittainy C. Cherry / Landon & Shay: Part Two ✔

C: Corinne Michaels / Come Back for Me ✔

D: Devney Perry / Gypsy King ✔

E: Eve Dangerfield, Not Your Shoe Size ✔

F: Ella Fields Hearts and Thorns ✔

G: Lynne Graham , A Baby on the Greek's Doorstep ✔

H: Helena Hunting A Favor for a Favor ✔

I: Ilsa Madden-Mills / Dear Ava ✔

J: J.T. Geissinger / Perfect Strangers ✔

K: Karla Sorensen / Focused ✔

L: L.J. Shen / Angry God ✔

M: Meagan Brandy / Fake It 'Til You Break It ✔

N: Natasha Knight / Descent ✔

O: Heather M. Orgeron Pour Judgment ✔

P: Penelope Douglas / Credence ✔

Q: Meghan Quinn / Boss Man Bridegroom ✔

R: B.B. Reid, The Prince and the Pawn ✔

S: Kate Stewart, The Guy in the Middle ✔

T: Tessa Dare, His Bride for the Taking ✔

U: Uzma Jalaluddin / Ayesha at Last ✔

V: Vi Keeland / Inappropriate ✔

W: Winter Renshaw, The Best Man ✔

X: Max Monroe The Billionaire Boss Next Door ✔

Y: Samantha Young Villain ✔

Z: A. Zavarelli, Mine & His: Ties That Bind The Complete Duet ✔

A to Z author challenge
23/26

A. Aja James Pure Rapture 12/2020
B. Stephanie Brother Huge F-Buddies 11/2020
C. Crescent, Tara Dirty Talk12/2020
D. Milky, D.J. Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Zero's Journey Issue #0 – 08/2020
E. Everett, Ellen I Saw You As A Flower: A Poetry Collection09/2020
F.
G. Goldstein, Rachel How to Draw Cool Things, Optical Illusions, 3D Letters, Cartoons and Stuff: A Cool Drawing Guide for Older Kids, Teens, Teachers, and Students 05/2020
H. Hazuki, Kanae Say I Love You, Vol. 7– 09/2020
I. Ishida, Sui Tokyo Ghoul Manga Special Preview, Vol. 105/2020
J. Tanveer, Began Jawahara Dry throat : A collection of quotes and poetries 12/2020
K. K.F. Breene Sin & Spirit 10/2020
L. Lee, Miran School Knights Chapter 1 09/2020
M. Michael, Jennifer Bold 10/2020
N. Casey, Nicole Eight Brothers' Fiancée 10/2020
O. Oates, Joyce Carol Shopping 09/2020
P. Pratt, S.M. The Stewardess's Diary, Parts 1-5: Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, USA, Ireland 11/2020
Q.
R. Robert, Katee Desperate Measures 11/2020
S. Simonson, Louise DC Graphic Novels for Young Adults Sneak Previews: Wonder Woman: Warbringer (2020-) #1 12/2020
T. Tamaki, Mariko DC Graphic Novels for Young Adults Sneak Previews: Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass (2020-) #1 12/2020
U. Uchimizu, Tohru The Love and Creed of Sae Maki #105/2020
V. Snow, Victoria Pretend Boyfriend 09/2020
W. Winters, W Do You Want Me? 08/2020
X.
Y. Yoo, Hajin Totally Captivated - Webtoon Edition Chapter 1 09/2020
Z. Zoe Blake Ward 11/2020

2020 A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2020 - December 31, 2020

A: Audrey Wick On the Market
B: Brown, Carolyn Billion Dollar Cowboy
C: Cara Bristol Alien Attraction
D: Dawn Sullivan Tempting His Heart
E: Eve Langlais When an Alpha Purrs
F: Fanning, Becca The Baby Shift: North Dakota
G: Georgia Cates Eighty-One Nights
H: Holt, Debra True Blue Cowboy
I: Ilona Andrews Burn for Me
J: J. E. Cluney Sage
K: Kayla Wolf Dragon's Nanny
L: Lorelie Brown Far from Home
M: McKnight, Kelsey What Happens in the Highlands
N: Nikki Lynn Barrett Love on the Boardwalk
O: Osbourne, Kristen Married In Montana
P: Piper Davenport Bound by Blood
Q: Quinn, Victoria Black Obsidian
R: Rosa Swann Faking a Husband
S: Sybil Bartel Scandalous
T: Tremel, Joyce To Brew or Not to Brew ?
U:
V: Vanessa Vale Montana Fire
W: Wynne, S. C. Up In Flames
X: Dixon, Ruby Ice Planet Barbarians
Y: York, Ava Rogue Mate
Z: Zara Zenia Alien Prince Charming

Didn't manage to finish, obviously made it too difficult the way I put up the challenge for me.

Read:
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First names: 16/26
A Sundered Hearts by Anna McIntyre ✔
B Wild Heat by Bella Andre ✔
C Off the Edge by Carolyn Crane ✔
D The Sweet Life by Dakota Star ✔
E An Irresistible Temptation by Elsa Winckler ✔
F The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald ✔
G
H
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J Letting Go by JM Witt ✔
K In Too Deep by Kathryn Shay ✔
L Forever Dreams by Leeanna Morgan ✔
M Teasing Destiny by Melanie Shawn ✔
N Ocean Light by Nalini Singh ✔
O
P The Australian Connection by Paul Stewart ✔
Q
R Abomination by Roberts Swindells ✔
S Sharing Hailey by Samantha Ann King ✔
T
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W Back in the Saddle by Willow Summers ✔
X Barefoot at Moonrise by Roxanne St. Claire ✔
Y
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Last names: 13/26
A
B Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs ✔
C Scarred by JS Cooper ✔
D Inside Out by Lauren Dane ✔
E
F Coast to Coast by David Fermer ✔
G Show No Mercy by Cindy Gerard ✔
H
I Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione ✔
J Les Raisins de la galère: Lektüren Französisch (The Grapes of Hell) by Tahar Ben Jelloun ✔
K The Immigrant by Manju Kapur ✔
L
M In the Dark by Marliss Melton ✔
N
O
P Her Forbidden Love Match by Theresa Paolo ✔
Q
R
S Montana Cowboy by Debra Salonen ✔
T
U F. Scott Fitzgerald The Great Gatsby Interpretation by Dieter Ulm ✔
V Drive Me Crazy by Marquita Valentine ✔
W Set Me Free by Serenity Woods ✔
X
Y
Z

A E H L N O Q R T X Y Z

Jessica wrote: "Didn't manage to finish, obviously made it too difficult the way I put up the challenge for me.

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First names: 16/26
A Sundered Hearts by Anna McIntyre ✔
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Great try Jessica! I like your spin on the challenge :)