Historical Romance Book Club

message 1: by Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels (last edited Feb 01, 2022 07:22PM) (new)

Dec 12, 2021 09:22AM

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Welcome HRBC members to the fifth annual Romance Across The Ages challenge!

In this challenge, we have 24 subgenres to choose from and you get to choose how many books you want to tackle this year, with the minimum being 12. There are some changes from last year based on the challenge feedback.

We have selected 2 random subgenres per month and we will be reading the same subgenres together. We will be tracking challenges here on the thread and on a challenge shelf. Instructions below.

We have 24 subgenres to choose from this year and the participants choose at least 12 subgenres. The goal is to read at least 12 books from at least 12 subgenres, one per subgenre. However, you can also choose as many subgenres as you want to read.

Participants

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Debby's Tracking Post
Elaine's Tracking Post
Jan's Tracking Post
Jennie-Lee’s Tracking Post
Jenny’s Tracking Post
Jo's Tracking Post
Lauren's Tracking Post
Leena's Tracking Post
Merry Jewelhound's Tracking Post
Padma's Tracking Post
Preeti's Tracking Post
Renee’s Tracking Post
Sandra’s Tracking Post
Shaz's Tracking Post
SunnyCAGirl's Tracking Post
T'Lynn's Tracking Post
Tanya's Tracking Post
Xeey's Tracking Post

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message 2: by Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels (last edited Dec 12, 2021 09:34AM) (new)

Dec 12, 2021 09:22AM

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Subgenres & Schedules

January
Pirate
American Revolution

February
Regency
Scottish / Highlander

March
World Wars I to WWII
Victorian

April
Edwardian
Around the World (other than Britain or American)

May
Medieval
Ancient World / Prehistorical

June
Georgian
LGBTQ+

July
Western
Your Choice

August
Renaissance / Tudor
Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background)

September
Americana/Gilded Age
Viking

October
Time Travel
Bodice Ripper

November
Native American
Restoration / Stuarts

December
Civil War / Pre-Civil War
Any Historical Romance on your TBR

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message 3: by Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels (last edited Dec 12, 2021 09:54AM) (new)

Dec 12, 2021 09:23AM

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message 4: by Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels (new)

Dec 12, 2021 09:47AM

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Hello all! Challenge is up. I randomized, but I did intentionally pair up subgenres with the same months as the BOTM. You can start signing up today!

The links of suggestions are going to be put in alphabetical order, rather than by month. I have not checked to see if links still work yet, so if you notice any that need removed or find another resource to add, let me know.

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message 5: by Padma (last edited Oct 29, 2022 09:00PM) (new)

Dec 12, 2021 10:17AM

Hi Joanna-Thanks for setting this up.
I will be participating in the challenge
Subgenres & Schedules

January
Pirate
A Pirate's Pleasure

A Pirate's Pleasure (North American Woman Trilogy, #2) by Heather Graham

American Revolution
Creole Fires

Creole Fires (Southern, #1) by Kat Martin

February

Regency
To Love An Earl

Scottish / Highlander

Isle of Lies

Isle of Lies (Scottish Duo, #1) by Donna Fletcher

March

World Wars I to WWII
Lacy

Victorian
Tangled

April
Edwardian
Duchess by Deception

Duchess by Deception (Gilded, #1) by Marie Force

Around the World (other than Britain or American)
Splendor

May

Medieval

Princess of Fire (Fire, #1) by Shannon Drake

Princess of Fire

Ancient World / Prehistorical
Beloved

June
Georgian

Sinful

Sinful (St. John-Duras, #1) by Susan Johnson

LGBTQ+

July

Western
Brave the Wild Wind

Brave the Wild Wind (Wyoming, #1) by Johanna Lindsey

Your Choice

Ruthless

Ruthless (The House of Rohan, #1) by Anne Stuart

August

Renaissance / Tudor

Wolf Bride

Wolf Bride (Lust in the Tudor Court, #1) by Elizabeth Moss

Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background)

Innocent in the Sheikh's Harem

Innocent in the Sheikh's Harem (Armstrong Sisters #1) by Marguerite Kaye

September

Americana/Gilded Age
Ashes in the Wind

Ashes in the Wind by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

Viking

Lord of Hawkfell Island

October

Time Travel
Remembrance

Bodice Ripper
The Magic of You

The Magic of You (Malory-Anderson Family, #4) by Johanna Lindsey

November
Native American
Restoration / Stuarts

December
Civil War / Pre-Civil War
Any Historical Romance on your TBR

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message 6: by Lauren (new)

Dec 12, 2021 10:38AM

I too will be participating. This is my 1st time participating in this challenge.

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message 7: by Merry (last edited Dec 12, 2022 05:47AM) (new)

Dec 12, 2021 12:26PM

January
Pirate

Daughter of the Pirate King (Daughter of the Pirate King, #1) by Tricia Levenseller

3*
American Revolution

February
Regency

Ever Yours, Annabelle (Rescued from Ruin, #0.5) by Elisa Braden

2*
Scottish / Highlander

Portrait of a Scotsman (A League of Extraordinary Women, #3) by Evie Dunmore

March
World Wars I to WWII

City of Scoundrels (Counterfeit Lady, #3) by Victoria Thompson

3*
Victorian

When the Marquess Met His Match (An American Heiress in London, #1) by Laura Lee Guhrke

48

April
Edwardian
Around the World (other than Britain or American)

Mr. Impossible (Carsington Brothers, #2) by Loretta Chase

3*

May
Medieval

His Forsaken Bride (Vawdrey Brothers, #2) by Alice Coldbreath

Ancient World / Prehistorical

June
Georgian

The Parfit Knight (Rockliffe, #1) by Stella Riley

5*
LGBTQ+

The Magpie Lord (A Charm of Magpies, #1) by K.J. Charles

5*

July
Western

Trail of Hope (Hot on the Trail, #2) by Merry Farmer

4*
Your Choice

Phoebe (The Bellamy Sisters #1) by Minerva Spencer

4*

August
Renaissance / Tudor
Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background)

September
Americana/Gilded Age

The Lady Tempts an Heir (The Gilded Age Heiresses, #3) by Harper St. George

Viking

October
Time Travel

Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning

3.5*
Bodice Ripper

3.5*

November
Native American

Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell

4.5*
Restoration / Stuarts

December
Civil War / Pre-Civil War
Any Historical Romance on your TBR

The Mistletoe Countess by Pepper D. Basham

4*

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message 8: by Christine (last edited Dec 23, 2022 04:22AM) (new)

Dec 13, 2021 06:28AM

Oh goodie! I like the new/additional choices this time. Glad we're doing this again. Books are tentative to change.

January
Pirates

Captive of My Desires (Malory-Anderson Family, #8) by Johanna Lindsey

5⭐ Jan 13

February
Regency

Lord of Scoundrels (Scoundrels, #3) by Loretta Chase

4 ⭐ Feb 5

March
Victorian

John Eyre A Tale of Darkness and Shadow by Mimi Matthews

4 ⭐ March 3

April (I read September/Gilded Age in April)
Around the world

Written on the Wind (The Blackstone Legacy, #2) by Elizabeth Camden

4 ⭐ May 9
*WotW also counts for Gilded Age, part of the book is set in Russia

May
Medieval

Lion's Bride (Lion's Bride, #1) by Iris Johansen

4 ⭐ May 29
*also counts for around the world as it's set in Syria

June
Georgian

To Beguile a Beast (Legend of the Four Soldiers, #3) by Elizabeth Hoyt

4 ⭐ July 1

July
Your Choice

Devil in Disguise (The Ravenels, #7) by Lisa Kleypas

5 ⭐ July 4

August
Diversity 5 ⭐ Aug 26

The Siren of Sussex (Belles of London, #1) by Mimi Matthews

September
Gilded Age

Her Darling Mr. Day (American Royalty, #2) by Grace Hitchcock

4.5 ⭐ April 30

October
Time travel

The Surviving Trace (Surviving Time, #1) by Calia Read

4⭐ Jan 16

November
Native American

Into the Wilderness (Wilderness, #1) by Sara Donati

4.5⭐ Dec 23

December
Any Historical Romance

A Curious Beginning (Veronica Speedwell, #1) by Deanna Raybourn

4⭐ Dec 15

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message 9: by Jo (last edited Dec 10, 2022 05:59PM) (new)

Dec 13, 2021 07:24AM

My Spot!

January
Pirate
✔️Deception - Amanda Quick - 1/14
American Revolution
✔️The Charade - Laura Lee Guhrke - 1/15

February
Regency
✔️Her Frist Desire - Cathy Maxwell - 2/25
Scottish - Highlander
✔️To Bed the Bride - Karen Ranney - 2/27

March
WW I to WW II
✔Diary of a War Bride - Lauri Robinson - 3/14
Victorian
✔The Highwayman - Kerrigan Byrne - 3/11

April
✔Around the World - Mr. Impossible - Loretta Chase - 4/19

May
Medieval
✔Lies Down in Roses - Shannon Drake - 5/29

June
Georgian (1714-1830)
✔️Wicked Intentions - Elizabeth Holt 6/29
✔️Desperate Duchesses - Eloisa James 6/29

July
✔️Western: Legend - Jude Deveraux -7/16
My pick:

August
Renaissance / Tudor -
✔Lady Gallant - Suzanne Robinson - 8/27
Diversity -
✔The Duke of Shadows - Meredith Duran - 8/27

September
✔Gilded Age - The Prince of Broadway - 9/15
Viking -

October
✔Time Travel - Outlander - Diana Gabaldon - 10/30
Bodice Ripper

November
✔Native American - Savage Autumn - Constance O'Banyon - 11/16
Restoration / Stuarts

December
✔️Civil War / Pre-Civil War - Little Women - 12/10
Any Historical Romance on your TBR

and

X

Her First Desire (A Logical Man's Guide to Dangerous Women, #2) by Cathy Maxwell

and

To Bed the Bride (All for Love, #3) by Karen Ranney

and

X

X

X

X

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message 10: by Preeti (new)

Dec 13, 2021 07:33AM

This sounds interesting, I am in.😁😁

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message 11: by Sandra (new)

Dec 13, 2021 07:35AM

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Thanks, Joanna, I'm participating again this year!!

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message 12: by Cath (last edited Aug 31, 2022 06:36AM) (new)

Dec 13, 2021 07:42AM

Cath's RAA 2022 challenge tracking post:

JANUARY
Pirate

Lady Vixen (Louisiana, #5) by Shirlee Busbee

Lady Vixen by Shirlee Busbee - finished 1/8/22; 1 star

American Revolution

FEBRUARY
Regency

Scottish / Highlander

My Lord Monleigh by Jan Cox Speas - finished 2/22/22; 3 stars

MARCH
World Wars I to WWII

Years by LaVyrle Spencer - finished 3/20/22; 3 stars

Victorian

The Last Bachelor (Mistress, #1) by Betina Krahn

The Last Bachelor by Betina Krahn - finished 3/15/22; 3.5 stars

APRIL
Edwardian

The Bachelor List (Matchmaker Duncan Sisters, #1) by Jane Feather

The Bachelor List by Jane Feather - finished 5/14/22; 2 stars

Around the World (other than Britain or American)

Kismet by Monica Burns - finished 7/28/22; 2 stars

May
Medieval

The Conqueror by Georgette Heyer

Ancient World / Prehistorical

June
Georgian

LGBTQ+

All or Nothing by Rose Lerner

July
Western

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers - finished 8/3/22; 5 stars

Your Choice

AUGUST
Renaissance / Tudor

The Wind Dancer (Wind Dancer, #1) by Iris Johansen

The Wind Dancer by Iris Johansen - finished 8/24/22; 4 stars

Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background)

Olivia And Jai (Olivia and Jai, #1) by Rebecca Ryman

Olivia And Jai by Rebecca Ryman - finished 8/31/22; 2 stars

SEPTEMBER
Americana/Gilded Age

The Passions of Emma by Penelope Williamson

Viking

October
Time Travel

A Dance Through Time (MacLeod, #1; de Piaget/MacLeod, #2) by Lynn Kurland

A Dance Through Time by Lynn Kurland

Bodice Ripper

November
Native American
Restoration / Stuarts

December
Civil War / Pre-Civil War
Any Historical Romance on your TBR

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message 13: by 🐝 Shaz 🐝 (last edited Dec 18, 2022 10:16AM) (new)

Dec 13, 2021 11:51AM

Thank you Joanne and Sam for all your hard work 👏👍
I will be starting with the Pirate read for January.

JANUARY
Pirate
A Pirate's Love

Completed 16/Jan/22
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FEBRUARY
Regency
Lady Rogue

Completed 15/Feb/22
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Scottish/Highlander
The Highlander's Inconvenient Bride

The Highlander's Inconvenient Bride (A Highland Feuding #6; Clan MacLerie #9) by Terri Brisbin

Completed 24/Feb/22
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MARCH
Victorian
A Matter of Temptation

A Matter of Temptation (Lost Lords, #2) by Lorraine Heath

Completed 16/March/22
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APRIL
Edwardian
Around the World

Completed 20/March/22
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MAY
Medieval

Uncovering the Merchant's Secret by Elisabeth Hobbes

Completed 18/May/22
Ancient World

Kidnapped by the Viking by Caitlin Crews

Completed 7/June/22
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JUNE
Georgian

Wedded for His Secret Child by Helen Dickson

Completed 27/June/22
LGBTQ

Unmasked by the Marquess (Regency Imposters, #1) by Cat Sebastian

Completed 15/May/22
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JULY
Your Choice

Cocky Mister (Regency Cocky Gents, #3) by Annabelle Anders

Completed 27/March/22
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August
Renaissance/ Tudor

At the King's Command (Tudor Rose, #1) by Susan Wiggs

Completed 17/Aug/22
Diversity

Completed 8/Aug/22
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SEPTEMBER
Viking

A Nun for the Viking Warrior by Lucy Morris

Completed 10/Sept/22
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OCTOBER
Bodice Ripper

Completed 27/Oct/22
Time Travel

Truly, Madly Viking (Viking II, #2) by Sandra Hill

Completed 29/Oct/22

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NOVEMBER
Native American

Completed 21/Nov/22

DECEMBER
Any Historical Romance on your TBR

His Mistletoe Marchioness by Georgie Lee

Completed 17/Dec/22

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message 14: by Jan (last edited Dec 23, 2022 02:11PM) (new)

Dec 13, 2021 03:36PM

Jan's Tracking Post

January
American Revolution:
The Secret Wife of Aaron Burr: A Riveting Untold Story of the American Revolution by Susan Holloway Scott.
Finished Jan 14th 2022. 4 stars.

The Secret Wife of Aaron Burr A Riveting Untold Story of the American Revolution by Susan Holloway Scott

February
Scottish / Highlander
Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore
Finished Feb 16th 2022. 2 to 2.5 stars.

Regency
Miss Dignified by Grace Burrowes
Finished 23 Feb 2022. 3 to 3.5 stars.

Miss Dignified (Mischief in Mayfair, #3) by Grace Burrowes

March
Victorian
Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran
Finished 9 Mar 2022. 3.5 to 4 stars.

April
Around the World (other than Britain or American)
Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase
Finished 7 April 2022. 4 stars.

May
Medieval
Fair, Bright, and Terrible by Elizabeth Kingston

Fair, Bright, and Terrible (Welsh Blades, #2) by Elizabeth Kingston

June
LGBTQ+
A Delicate Deception by Cat Sebastian
Finished 8th Jun 2022. 3 stars.

A Delicate Deception (Regency Imposters, #3) by Cat Sebastian

July
Western
A Touch of Forever by Jo Goodman.
Finished 4th July 2022. 3.5 stars.

A Touch of Forever (Cowboys of Colorado #3) by Jo Goodman

August
Tudor
Forsaking All Other by Catherine Meyrick.
Finished 26 Aug 2022. 3 stars.

September
Americana
A Touch of Flame by Jo Goodman
Finished 13 Sep 2022. 4 stars.

A Touch of Flame (The Cowboys of Colorado, #2) by Jo Goodman

October
Bodice Ripper
Something Wonderful by Judith McNaught
Finished 9 Oct 2022. 4 stars.

November
Native American
Restoration / Stuarts

December
Any Historical Romance on your TBR
That Scandalous Summer by Meredith Duran
Finished 22 Dec 2022. 4 stars.
I read this book five years ago and didn't really enjoy it at the time, so I wanted to try it again, as I usually like Duran's books. This time I enjoyed it much more and gave 4 stars. It was well worth the reread.

That Scandalous Summer (Rules for the Reckless, #1) by Meredith Duran

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message 15: by SunnyCAGirl (new)

Dec 13, 2021 04:19PM

Sounds like fun. I'm in.

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message 16: by Elaine (last edited Jan 03, 2022 11:20AM) (new)

Dec 17, 2021 04:33PM

Romance Across the Ages

Challenge Accepted: January 1, 2022
Challenge (hopefully) Completed: December 31, 2022

Updated through: 1-3-22
1/12 completed:

January :
Pirate:

1-3-22

February
Regency
Scottish / Highlander

March
World Wars I to WWII
Victorian

April
Edwardian
Around the World (other than Britain or American)

May
Medieval
Ancient World / Prehistorical

June
Georgian
LGBTQ+

July
Western
Your Choice

August
Renaissance / Tudor
Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background)

September
Americana/Gilded Age
Viking

October
Time Travel
Bodice Ripper

November
Native American
Restoration / Stuarts

December
Civil War / Pre-Civil War
Any Historical Romance on your TBR

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message 17: by Lauren (new)

Dec 17, 2021 09:09PM

I just read

Till Dawn Tames the Night by Meagan McKinney

I was hoping that counts for my pirate read.

I'm planning on reading:

for American Revolution

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message 18: by 🐝 Shaz 🐝 (new)

Dec 18, 2021 07:03AM

I found Lady Vixen in a second hand shop the other day. Didn’t realise it was a Pirate story. Looks like I will be reading it for January 👍😂

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message 19: by Cath (new)

Dec 18, 2021 10:06AM

^Me too. I've had a copy for several years. Had no idea it was a pirate story, so when I saw it on a pirate-story list, figured it would be perfect way to get it off my TBR stack this year via the RAA challenge.

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message 20: by Lauren (new)

Dec 18, 2021 12:40PM

Elaine, Run Wild by Selly Thacker is a fun pirate book. I hope you like it!

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message 21: by Elaine (new)

Dec 18, 2021 06:24PM

Lauren wrote: "Elaine, Run Wild by Selly Thacker is a fun pirate book. I hope you like it!"

Thanks for the rec! I'm still not 100% sure which book to go with so hearing from other readers is so helpful!! It has been a few years since I have read historicals with any frequency but I want to get back into them more as I (almost) always enjoy them when I pick one up.

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message 22: by Xee (last edited Jan 18, 2022 09:30AM) (new)

Dec 21, 2021 09:56PM

A challenge after my own heart (one I can actually finish). Im in, will attempt both or 1 subgenre per month.

January
Pirate :

Only With Your Love (Vallerands, #2) by Lisa Kleypas

American Revolution

February
Regency
Scottish / Highlander

March
World Wars I to WWII
Victorian

April
Edwardian
Around the World (other than Britain or American)

May
Medieval
Ancient World / Prehistorical

June
Georgian
LGBTQ+

July
Western
Your Choice

August
Renaissance / Tudor
Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background)

September
Americana/Gilded Age
Viking

October
Time Travel
Bodice Ripper

November
Native American
Restoration / Stuarts

December
Civil War / Pre-Civil War
Any Historical Romance on your TBR

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message 23: by T’Lynn (new)

Dec 22, 2021 01:55PM

I am excited to participate in this 2022 challenge! I plan to read one in both subgenres each month.

January
Pirate: Kidnapped by the Pirate
American Revolution: The Lacemaker

February
Regency
Scottish / Highlander

March
World Wars I to WWII
Victorian

April
Edwardian
Around the World (other than Britain or American)

May
Medieval
Ancient World / Prehistorical

June
Georgian
LGBTQ+

July
Western
Your Choice

August
Renaissance / Tudor
Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background)

September
Americana/Gilded Age
Viking

October
Time Travel
Bodice Ripper

November
Native American
Restoration / Stuarts

December
Civil War / Pre-Civil War
Any Historical Romance on your TBR

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message 24: by Padma (last edited Jan 02, 2022 01:10AM) (new)

Jan 02, 2022 01:10AM

A Pirate's PleasureFor January Pirate theme, I will be reading

by Heather Graham. Looking forward to it

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message 25: by Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels (new)

Jan 02, 2022 06:43AM

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Happy New Year everyone! I will get tracking links up soon. My internet seems to be acting up some this weekend so it might not be today.

Pirate and/or American Revolution to start the year out — looking forward to seeing what everyone is reading.

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message 26: by Christine (new)

Jan 03, 2022 06:43AM

Padma wrote: "A Pirate's PleasureFor January Pirate theme, I will be reading by Heather Graham. Looking forward to it"

That one is new to me! Adding it to my TBR as I want to read more Heather Graham.

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message 27: by Padma (new)

Jan 03, 2022 07:27AM

I finished the book A Pirate's Pleasure for January
Pirate theme
. It was a good one but not as fast paced as the first book in the series. Overall an enjoyable read. 4 stars

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message 28: by Padma (new)

Jan 03, 2022 07:30AM

Christine L. wrote: "Padma wrote: "A Pirate's PleasureFor January Pirate theme, I will be reading by Heather Graham. Looking forward to it"

That one is new to me! A..."

Heather Graham books are good. I am partial and enjoy the old time authors than the recent ones.

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message 29: by Christine (last edited Jan 05, 2022 06:28AM) (new)

Jan 03, 2022 11:38AM

Padma wrote: "Christine L. wrote: "Padma wrote: "A Pirate's PleasureFor January Pirate theme, I will be reading by Heather Graham. Looking forward to it"

Tha..."
I really liked The Lion In Glory by her, and want to read Ondine for the Stuarts option. Of courseThe Queen's Lady for Tudors, so this has become a very Heather Graham-styled challenge for me! Wonder if I can make them all for her..

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message 30: by Debby *BabyDee* (last edited Jan 02, 2023 10:52AM) (new)

Jan 03, 2022 03:34PM

Debby's Romance Across the Ages

January
Pirate- Deception

- 1/13/22. 5-Stars

February
Scottish / Highlander - The Highland Bride's Choice

The Highland Bride's Choice (Campbell Sisters, #1) by Amanda Forester

- 2/7/22 3-Stars

March
Victorian - A Bride for the Prizefighter

A Bride for the Prizefighter (Victorian Prizefighters, #1) by Alice Coldbreath

- 3/4/22 4-stars

April
Around the World (other than Britain or American) - Flower Boy Tour Guide

Flower Boy Tour Guide (My Korean Crush, #1) by Shannon Kent

- 3/4/22 4-stars

May
Medieval - Wonderful

Wonderful (Medieval Trilogy, #1) by Jill Barnett

- 5/16/22 3-stars

June
Georgian - Salt Bride

Salt Bride (Salt Hendon, #1) by Lucinda Brant

- 6/25/22 4-stars

July
Western - Serena's Silence

Serena's Silence (Forbidden Romance #5) by Brooke Stanton

- 7/9/22 2-stars

Justice for Elsie

Justice for Elsie (Mail-Order Grooms Book 3) by Amelia Smarts

- 7/15/22 4-stars

August
Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background) - Billionaire for the Night

Billionaire for the Night (Billionaires For Black Girls #1) by Venus Ray

- 8/5/22 3-stars

Billionaire Takes the Bride

Billionaire Takes the Bride (Billionaires For Black Girls #2) by Venus Ray

- 8/5/22 2-stars

September
Americana/Gilded Age -Within These Gilded Halls: A Regency Romance

Within These Gilded Halls by Abigail Wilson

- 7/1/22 4-stars

Viking - Garth

Garth (Viking Surrender #7) by Sassa Daniels

- 9/2/22 4-stars

October
Bodice Ripper - The Lady's Tutor

- 10/15/22 4-stars

November
Native American - Snow Dove: An Native American Historical Romance

Snow Dove An Native American Historical Romance (Snow Dove #1) by Linda Walker

- 11/28/22 3-stars

December
Any Historical Romance on your TBR - The Yellow Wife: A Novel

The Yellow Wife A Novel by Sadeqa Johnson

12/22/22 5-stars

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message 31: by Leena (last edited Jan 16, 2022 10:26AM) (new)

Jan 03, 2022 07:19PM

omg! last Yr was such a washout. I'll try better this yr.

January- Pirate
American Revolution

February- Regency
Scottish Highlanders

March- WW 1& WW11
Victoria

April
Edwardian
Around the world

May
Medieval
Ancient World

June
Georgian
LGBTQ

July
Western
My Choice

August
Renaissance/Tudor
Diversity

Anything but a Gentleman (Rescued from Ruin, #7) by Elisa Braden

The second hero Adam Shaw is of an English mother and Indian father and has the most beautiful brown skin.
3.5🌟s.

September
Americana /Gilded age
Viking

October
Time Travel
Bodice Ripper

November
Native American
Restorative/Stuart

December
Civil War /Pre Civil War

A Hope Divided (The Loyal League, #2) by Alyssa Cole

A 5 🌟Read for me.

Any Historical on my TBR

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message 32: by Lauren (new)

Jan 03, 2022 09:06PM

I just finished 3 pirate books! I rarely read pirate books. I know they only count as one but I'm going to list them anyway.

by Lisa Klepas. It was good just not as good as the first book. Next I read

by Meagan Mckinney. I very much enjoyed this pirate BR. Lastly, I read

by Shirlee Busbee, which was another good BR.

For American Revolution: I'm planning to read

by Mally Becker.

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message 33: by Christine (last edited Jan 05, 2022 06:30AM) (new)

Jan 05, 2022 06:29AM

Lauren wrote: "I just finished 3 pirate books! I rarely read pirate books. I know they only count as one but I'm going to list them anyway. by Lisa Klepas. It was good just ..."

I love Lisa Kleypas. Her books are usually 4+ stars for me.

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message 34: by Sandra (new)

Jan 05, 2022 09:32AM

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Ups, last month I've read 3 pirate books...

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message 35: by Ashleigh (last edited Sep 20, 2022 02:09AM) (new)

Jan 06, 2022 02:43AM

Romance Across the Ages 2022

Read: 8/24

January
~~Pirate~~ - Captured - read 24/08/22
American Revolution

February
~~Regency~~ - The Duke Effect - read 13/01/22
~~Scottish / Highlander~~ - Waiting for a Scot Like You - read 18/03/22

March
World Wars I to WWII
~~Victorian~~ - The Return of the Duke - read 19/08/22

April
Edwardian
Around the World (other than Britain or American)

May
Medieval
Ancient World / Prehistorical

June
Georgian
~~LGBTQ+~~ - Something Fabulous - read 24/02/22

July
Western
~~Your Choice~~ - The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes - read 09/03/22

August
Renaissance / Tudor
~~Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background)~~ - Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix - read 20/09/22

September
Americana/Gilded Age
Viking

October
Time Travel
Bodice Ripper

November
Native American
Restoration / Stuarts

December
Civil War / Pre-Civil War
~~Any Historical Romance on your TBR~~ - The Duke and I - read 29/03/22

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message 36: by SunnyCAGirl (last edited Dec 30, 2022 11:51AM) (new)

Jan 06, 2022 09:55PM

January, Pirate:
Only With Your Love by Lisa Kleypas.
This book is a bit wild. I do like the Vallerands and the New Orleans setting, but wow.... a lot of crazy plot twists and dubious consent in this one. Be ready!

February, Regency:
When a Girl Loves an Earl
Confessions of a Dangerous Lord
Anything but a Gentleman
A Marriage Made in Scandal
All by Elisa Braden...all 4 stars though Confessions of a Dangerous Lord was probably my favorite of the 4.

March, Victorian:
A Rogue of One's Own by Evie Dunmore. This was my favorite of her series. I loved the hero and heroine and didn't expect to!

April, Edwardian:
The Sinful Ways of Jamie Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley- 4 stars, loved this revisit to the MacKenzie family and meeting the next generation.

May, Medieval:
Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood- 5 stars
An amazing medieval...love these 2 together.

June, Georgian:
When the Duke Returns, Eloisa James- 3 stars
Meh...could have been much better.

July, Your Choice:
Never Seduce a Scot- 5 stars
So good...unusual story and heroine. And the hero is a cinnamon roll of a highland warrior.

August, Tudor/Renaissance:
The Devil to Pay- 3 stars
I wanted more emotional intimacy and more action overall. Nice change of setting vs. my typical HRs as this was 1492 Italy.

September, Viking:
Enslaved by the Viking by Harper St. George- 3 stars- (this book is not as bad as it sounds as she gets the most broken, kindest viking there is)

October, Bodice Ripper:
Tender Rebel and Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey- both 4 stars

November, Stuart, Restoration:
Campbell Trilogy by Monica McCarty. Highland Warrior, Highland Outlaw, Highland Scoundrel. 1st and 3rd book were a strong 4 stars. 2nd book was 3.5 due to slow start.

December, pick from TBR:
Ten Things I Hate About the Duke by Loretta Chase. 5 stars all the way. I was surprised by this because I didn't particularly care for the first book in the series. But this one was just so much fun all the way through. All of the high jinx I want from a regency romance and great characters.

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message 37: by Padma (new)

Jan 08, 2022 01:26AM

I am reading Creole Fires

for American Revolution theme. Seems very good

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message 38: by Christine (new)

Jan 08, 2022 09:38AM

Padma wrote: "I am reading Creole Fires for American Revolution theme. Seems very good"
That sounds good! I've been DNFing a lot this month, and I hope this doesn't signal a reading slump for me. I've requested

from my library, so I'm hoping that will be good.

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message 39: by Merry (last edited Jan 09, 2022 04:40AM) (new)

Jan 09, 2022 04:39AM

I just finished the Audio

I have no Pirate books on my TBR so I went to the library's website and looked for Romances with the word pirate. I came up with this YA. All I can say is the book is heavy on body count and light on kisses. 3*

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message 40: by Jan (new)

Jan 09, 2022 01:46PM

Merry Jewelhound wrote: "I just finished the Audio ... All I can say is the book is heavy on body count and light on kisses. 3*"

Ha ha. Funny description. Oh well, at least you met the month's challenge.

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message 41: by Sandra (new)

Jan 10, 2022 04:41PM

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@Joanna, the list of participants as disappear.? I don't know if it's my phone...

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message 42: by Sandra (last edited Feb 28, 2022 08:30AM) (new)

Jan 10, 2022 04:47PM

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The Gift (Crown's Spies, #3) by Julie Garwood

A Dangerous Love (deWarenne Dynasty, #9) by Brenda Joyce

March
World Wars I to WWII
Victorian

April
Edwardian
Around the World (other than Britain or American)

May
Medieval
Ancient World / Prehistorical

June
Georgian
LGBTQ+

July
Western
Your Choice

August
Renaissance / Tudor
Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background)

September
Americana/Gilded Age
Viking

October
Time Travel
Bodice Ripper

November
Native American
Restoration / Stuarts

December
Civil War / Pre-Civil War
Any Historical Romance on your TBR

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message 43: by Lauren (new)

Jan 11, 2022 12:38AM

Sandra,
Unless I'm confused, there are no pirates or even water in The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood.

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message 44: by Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels (new)

Jan 11, 2022 05:03AM

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Sandra wrote: "@Joanna, the list of participants as disappear.? I don't know if it's my phone..."

Not disappeared. I just haven’t added it yet. Will get it up this week.

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message 45: by Christine (new)

Jan 11, 2022 06:32PM

I'm falling in love with Captive of My Desires; would highly recommend it so far. The opening is exactly how I'd expect a pirate story to start.

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message 46: by Sandra (new)

Jan 11, 2022 06:53PM

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Lauren, yes... you're right. I don't know why but this book appears in the pirate's lists :(. I've read the book and no pirates whatsoever :/. I hope the second on this serie as pirates!!!! :D

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message 47: by Sandra (new)

Jan 11, 2022 06:54PM

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@Joanna, I'm sorry, I've made a confusion with the other challenge

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message 48: by Lauren (new)

Jan 11, 2022 07:31PM

oh Sandra, it does have pirates! I hope you atleast enjoyed The Lion's Lady. I love her books!

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message 49: by Sandra (new)

Jan 12, 2022 06:14AM

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Lauren, I loved the book!! Because I've enjoyed the BOTM so much I thought that maybe this author had some book about pirates and give it a try. In the Lions Lady there are some references that Lyon had been a pirate, but it's the only thing, and I think that he was not a pirate but eventually a privateer for the Home Office

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message 50: by Lauren (new)

Jan 12, 2022 03:59PM

well, atleast you got to read a good book. I just read Passion's Ransom by Betina Krahn. I thought it was about privateers during the Revolutionary War . But no, it was just about pirates. That's my 4th pirate book this month! I don't think I've read that many books on pirates in 5 years! ;)

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