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🌹My masterlist of challenges 🌹2023 A-Z Author Challenge
January 1st, 2023 - December 31, 2023
A. Clare Ashton - Meeting Millie
B. Joely Sue Burkhart - Queen Takes Knights
C. Chani Lynn Feener - Between the Devil and the Sea
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H. Harley Laroux - Losers: Part I
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N. CM Nascosta - Morning Glory Milking Farm
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S. Sara Hashem - The Jasad Heir
T. Travis Baldree - Legends & Lattes
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I might try this one. it's been a minute since I was here last!
Read 26/26A. Amanda Hocking The Morning Flower26/3
B. Bennett, Sawyer Roman 17/2
C. Caroline Kepnes You 29/1
D. Dare, Tessa Any Duchess Will Do 4/2
E. Eloisa James Wilde Child 4/1
F. Felicity Heaton Seduced by a Demon King 5/4
G. Gena Showalter The Darkest Destiny 4/1
H. Honey Phillips Alien Most Wanted: Caged Beast 18/1
I. Isaly, Dana Games We Play 1/10
J. Jessie Mihalik Polaris Rising 17/1
K. Kane, Jessa Temp 20/1
L. Leigh, Eva My Fake Rake 8/1
M. Maria V. Snyder Magic Study 11/2
N. Naomi Lucas King Cobra 3/1
O. Opal Reyne A Soul to Keep 1/3
P. Pam Godwin Deliver 5/2
Q. Quinn, Ella The Most Eligible Lord in London 15/3
R. Robert, Katee Sacrifice 25/2
S. Sloane Kennedy Locked In Silence 6/2
T. Thalassa, Laura Dark Harmony 15/1
U. Ursula Forest Night Play with Fire 13/9
V. Vale, Lani Lynn Boomtown 17/7/23
W. Webster, K. & Ker Dukey Watch Me 16/2
X. Xander, Tianna Bewitching Birgit 20/8
Y. Yolanda Olson 8 Days For Salvation 1/2
Z. Zena Wynn Uriah's Heart 18/3
2023 A-Z Author ChallengeA. - Rochelle Alers ~ The Sheriff of Wickham Falls (1/25/23)
B. - April Browne ~ Cupcakes and Crime (5/6/23)
C. - Cindi Myers ~ Colorado Crime Scene (1/3/2023)
D. - Lana Dash ~ Sincerely Yours Collection (1/20/2023)
E. - Erin McCarthy ~ Gone With The Ghost (1/24/23)
F. - Hope Ford ~ Protector Cowboy (9/4/23)
G. - Sue Grafton ~ A Is for Alibi (11/10/23)
H. - Brynn Hale ~ Holiday Quickies (1/12/23)
I. - Mona Ingram ~ Full Circle (1/30/23)
J. - Judy Duarte ~ Their Night to Remember (2/22/23)
K. - Jamie Knight ~ Bundle of Joy (6/2/23)
L. - Lisa Scott ~ 15 Shades Of Pink: 15 Romantic Short Stories From The Flirts! Collections (1/8/23)
M. - Marta Perry ~ Hide in Plain Sight (1/21/23)
N. - Stephanie Newton ~ Smoke Screen (3/4/23)
O. - Susanne O'Leary ~ Secrets of Willow House (10/16/23)
P. - Francine Pascal ~ Double Love (1/2/23)
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R. - Rachael Stewart - Tempted by the Tycoon's Proposal (1/3/23)
S. - Rula Sinara - After the Silence
T. - Tami Hoag ~ The Last White Knight (5/7/23)
U. - Joanna Shupe ~ The Heiress Hunt (1/9/23)
V. - Donna VanLiere ~ The Christmas Blessing (6/11/23)
W. - Robert James Waller ~ The Bridges of Madison County (7/23/23)
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Z. - Jayne Ann Krentz ~ All Night Long (10/11/23)
Read 26/26A | The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Agatha Christie | 1/6
B | The Year We Fell Down, Sarina Bowen | 1/29
C | The Boy Next Door, Meg Cabot | 1/2
D | Butterfly in Frost, Sylvia Day | 1/19
E | The Scarlet Pimpernel, Emmuska Orczy | 1/9
F | Everyone Loves a Hero, Marie Force | 3/16
G | The Sorrows of Young Werther, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe | 1/6
H | A Moveable Feast: The Restored Edition, Ernest Hemingway | 1/13
I | Magic Tides, Ilona Andrews | 2/26
J | Lady Susan, Jane Austen | 1/7
K | Everybody Sees The Ants, A.S. King | 1/26
L | The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, Stieg Larsson | 1/21
M | Firefly Hollow, Alison McGhee | 1/20
N | The Mistletoe Kiss, Betty Neels | 1/29
O | The Buddha in the Attic, Julie Otsuka | 1/4
P | Along Came a Spider, James Patterson | 1/23
Q | The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Jean-Dominique Bauby | 3/21
R | Celebrity in Death, J.D. Robb | 1/14
S | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Robert Louis Stevenson | 1/4
T | Sarah's Key, Tatiana de Rosnay | 1/11
U | book:Upright Women Wanted|45429274], Sarah Gailey | 7/22
V | The Beekeeper's Promise, Fiona Valpy | 1/17
W | The Viper, J.R. Ward | 1/7
X | The Finer Points of Sausage Dogs, Alexander McCall Smith | 2/19
Y | Take Me, Cowboy, Maisey Yates | 1/30
Z | The Witches of Worm, Zilpha Keatley Snyder | 1/20
9/26 A. Joel Abernathy 1/6/23
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G. Grae Bryan 1/12/23
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O. Onley James 1/13/23
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S. Skyler Snow 1/8/23
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2023 A-Z Author Challenge
January - December 2023
My A-Z Author Challenge (msg 9)
Books Read🔹26
✅A🔹Adair, Cherry🔹Ice Cold🔹06.19 ★★★★
✅B🔹Bailey, Tessa🔹Officer off Limits🔹06.18 ★★★★
✅C🔹Carlan, Audrey🔹February🔹07.26 ★★★
✅D🔹Dare, Tessa🔹Romancing the Duke🔹06.05 ★★★★
✅E🔹Ellison, J.T.🔹A Deeper Darkness🔹04.16 ★★★★
✅F🔹Ferrell, Suzanne🔹Unmasked🔹05.14 ★★★★
✅G🔹Guillory, Jasmine🔹Royal Holiday🔹08.16 ★★★★
✅H🔹Harris, Lynn Raye🔹A Facade to Shatter🔹01.29 ★★★
✅I🔹Ivy, Alexandra🔹When Darkness Ends🔹04.22 ★★★★
✅J🔹James, Rosalind🔹Just Stop Me🔹01.27 ★★★★
✅K🔹Kaye, Laura🔹Hard Ever After🔹10.23 ★★★★
✅L🔹Laurenston, Shelly🔹Badger to the Bone🔹10.16 ★★★★
✅M🔹Murphy, Monica🔹Second Chance Boyfriend🔹03.18 ★★★
✅N🔹Novak, Brenda🔹Home to Whiskey Creek🔹03.12 ★★★★
✅O🔹Orange, Ursula🔹Company in the Evening🔹03.08 ★★★
✅P🔹Phillips, Carly🔹Destiny🔹12.10 ★★★★
✅Q🔹Quinn, Julia🔹Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron🔹03.30 ★★★
✅R🔹Reus, Katie🔹Secret Obsession🔹07.21 ★★★★
✅S🔹Sey, Susan🔹Talent for Trouble🔹3.16 ★★★★
✅T🔹Tyler, Paige🔹Hungry Like the Wolf🔹05.06 ★★★★
✅U🔹Usher, Donna Joy🔹Two Weddings and a Fugitive🔹08.18 ★★★
✅V🔹Vaughn, Carrie🔹Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand🔹02.25 ★★★★
✅W🔹Wilde, Amelia🔹Dirty Rogue🔹04.23 ★★★★
✅X🔹Xyla Turner🔹James🔹03.14 ★★★
✅Y🔹Yates, Maisey🔹A Hunger for the Forbidden🔹10.17 ★★★
✅Z🔹Zanetti, Rebecca🔹Shadow Falling🔹09.10 ★★★★
I'm in as well.Duration: 01 Jan. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Rules
- books length 150+ pages
- author's name beginning with the letters of the alphabet
- For the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z , any author with the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z in his/her name is acceptable (the letter can be found in any part of their name).
Read: 20/ 26
A If She Only Knew by JS Andersen ✔
B (Un)arranged marriage: Englische Lektüre für das 5. Lernjahr by Bali Rai ✔
C The Highlander's Hope by Cali MacKay ✔
D One Kind Heart by Christine DePetrillo ✔
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G One is a Promise by Pam Godwin ✔
H The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton ✔
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K Fifty Frogs by Tawdra Kandle ✔
L A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry ✔
M Loving Jackson by Melanie Shawn ✔
N Two by Two by Nicholas Sparks ✔
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S Discovering Harmony by Melanie Shawn ✔
T Mad About Matt by Theresa Paolo ✔
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W Lover Reborn by J R Ward ✔
X Highlander's Bride by Lexy Timms ✔
Y Buried Lies by Kaylea Cross ✔
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24/26A - The Plains of Passage - Jean Auel (Crown - Sept 1990) - Jan 13
B - Her Dangerous Truth - Beverly Long (HRS #2194 - Aug 2022) - Jan 29
C - Mountain Terror - Cindi Myers (HI #2117 - Jan 2023) - Jan 7
D - The Heir's Cinderella Bride - Donna Alward (HR #4820 - Sept 2022) - Jan 1
E - Irish Knit Murder - Peggy Ehrhart (Kensington - Feb 2023) - Feb 21
F - Lawman to the Core - Delores Fossen (HI #2115 - Jan 2023) - Jan 3
G - A Santa Stabbing - Geri Krotow (Tule - Nov 2022) - Apr 19
H - The Marquess and the Runaway Lady - Samantha Hastings (HH#1712 - Mar 2023) - Feb 25
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J - The Backup Plan - Jill Shalvis (Avon - Jan 2023) - Jan 10
K - Valentines for the Rancher - Kathy Douglass (HSE #2963 - Feb 2023) - Jan 28
L - The Bookstore's Secret - Makenna Lee (HSE #2956 - Jan 2023) - Jan 3
M - Close Call in Colorado - Cindi Myers (HI #2123 - Feb 2023) - Jan 11
N - Grave Danger - Nichole Severn (HI #2051 - Feb 2022) - Feb 28
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P - Lady of Fortune - Mary Jo Putney (Zebra - Mar 2023) - Feb 22
Q - Three Woofs for the Dead, White and Blue - Laura Quinn (Laura Quinn - June 2019) - Jan 19
R - Jasmine's Guardian - Josie Jade, Regan Black (Calamitte Jane Pub - Jan 2023) - Jan 23
S - Falling for His Fake Girlfriend - Shannon Stacey (HSE #2955 - Jan 2023) - Jan 7
T - Retracing the Investigation - Tyler Anne Snell (HI #2083- July 2022) - Mar 1
U - Angela's Protector - Regan Black, Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - Apr 2023) - Apr 17
V - New Beginnings in the Little Irish Village - Michelle Vernal (Bookouture - May 2023) - May 4
W - Dead in the Water - Julie Ann Walker (Limerence Pub - June 2022) - Mar 19
X - A Kiss in the Moonlight - Cathy Maxwell (Avon - Apr 2023) - Mar 29
Y - Crime Scene Witness - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #1030 - May 2023) - Apr 1
Z - Police Dog Procedural - Lena Diaz (HI #2104 - Nov 2022) - Mar 14
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2023 A-Z Author ChallengeJanuary 1st, 2023 - December 31, 2023
COMPLETED!
✩ For the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z , any author with the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z in his/her name is acceptable (the letter can be found in any part of their name).
A. Ava March author of My True Love Gave to Me 05/30/2023
B. Keira Blackwood author of Sweatpants and Spells 04/15/2023
C. Cindy Tomamichel author of NaNoWriMo Ready 04/06/2023
D. Douglas Adams author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by 06/29/2023
E. Ellie Sandoval author of Lord Primcock : A Collection of Muses - An Erotic Steampunk Series of Devices & Desires 04/22/2023
F. Alex Foster author of Writing Income: Beginner's Guide to Maximizing Profits as a Writer and Making a Living by Writing Books 07/07/2023
G. Gareth Roberts author of Doctor Who: I Am a Dalek 10/19/2023
H. Libbie Hawker author of Take Off Your Pants! Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing 02/05/2023
I. Joshua Ian author of The Harvest Moon 10/18/2023
J. Janet Evanovich author of Game On: Tempting Twenty-Eight 01/08/2023
K. Kaylee Kane author of Grab the Joystick: MM Alien Sci-fi Romance 01/21/2023
L. Leigh Shulman author of The Writer's Roadmap: Paving the Way To Your Ideal Writing Life 02/01/2023
M. Mark Manson author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life 01/30/2023
N. Nancy Warren author of A Valentine from Harlequin: Six Degrees of Romance 02/14/2023
O. Elizabeth O'Roark author of A Deal with the Devil 08/24/2023
P. Peter Johnson author of Supernatural: Origins 04/29/2023
Q. Q.B. Tyler author of "Always Been You" Twisted Christmas by Multiple Authors 06/16/2023
R. Robert Kirkman author of The Walking Dead: Here's Negan! 05/31/2023
S. Sofia Aves author of Pacific Persuasion 01/18/2023
T. Tamar Sloan author of Hook Your Readers: 12 Proven Strategies to Write a Best-Selling Book 05/21/2023
U. Autumn Knight author of Surviving Valentine's: And All Other Occasions That Make Single-hood Suck! 02/13/2023
V. Rick Veitch co-author of Hellblazer, Vol. 1: Original Sins 06/10/2023
W. Joanna Wayne author of French Quarter Fatale 04/10/2023
X. Jocelyn Dex author of A Zombie Ate My Panties 01/23/2023
Y. Marilyn Ross author of Victoria Winters by 06/21/2023
Z. Demelza Carlton author of Welcome to Hell by 07/03/2023
☕️📚A-Z Author Challenge📚☕️24/26 Completed
☑️A:The Law of Moses by Amy Harmon - Mar 31st
☑️B:Nevermore Bookstore by Kerrigan Byrne - May 8th
☑️C:The Shadow Tribe: The Boy with the Scar by Jaffrey Clark - Feb 19th
☑️D:Odd Hours by Dean Koontz - Jan 2nd
☑️E:Long Live the Pumpkin Queen: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas by Shea Ernshaw - Apr 4th
☑️F:The Grace Legacy by Malory Ford - Mar 2nd
☑️G:The Gray Man by Mark Greaney - July 7th
☑️H:The Bookseller and the Earl by Callie Hutton - Apr 11th
☑️I:Caped and Dangerous by Isabel Jordan - Feb 18th
☑️J:A Mate's Denial by P. Jameson - Feb 9th
☑️K:Romancing the Silver Fox by Khloe Summers - Apr 28th
☑️L:Messenger by Lois Lowry - Feb 19th
☑️M:SAS: Red Notice by Andy McNab - Mar 16th
☑️N:Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta - Oct 3rd
☑️O:You Are Mine by Amy Oliveira - Apr 27th
☑️P:Hooking Up With My Dad's Best Friend by Penny Wylder - May 16th
☑️Q:To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn - Oct 31st
☑️R:The Opposite of You by Rachel Higginson - May 2nd
☑️S:An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir - Jan 17th
☑️T:The Hating Game by Sally Thorne - Apr 7th
☑️U:Possessed by the Alien King by Krista Luna - Feb 6th
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☑️W:Wall St. Jerk by Megan Wade - Mar 9th
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☑️Y:Locked in Love by Dana Isaly - Apr 16th
☑️Z:Kulti by Mariana Zapata - May 14th
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Romance Readers Reading Challenges2023 A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Progress: 26 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 letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z , any author with the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z in his/her name is acceptable (the letter can be found in any part of their name).
✩ Feel free to join the challenge any time during the year. As long as the books were read in 2023, 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: Alan Brennert; Daughter of Moloka'i - ***** - 1/21/2023 - 309 Pages
B: L.A. Banks; Bad Blood - **** - 1/7/2023 - 342 Pages
C: Colleen Hoover; Verity - ***** - 1/24/2023 - 341 Pages
D: Dan Brown; Angels & Demons - ***** - 1/13/2023 - 736 Pages
E: Richard Paul Evans; A Christmas Memory - ***** - 1/30/2023 - 192 Pages
F: Faith Hunter; Junkyard Cats - **** - 1/4/2023 - 141 Pages
G: Diana Gabaldon; The Fiery Cross - ***** - 2/8/2023 - 979 Pages
H: Denise Hunter; Surrender Bay - ** - 1/16/2023 - 298 Pages
I: Samantha Irby; Quietly Hostile: Essays - *** - 8/21/2023 - 304 Pages
J: Jenny Lawson; I Choose Darkness - ***** - 1/8/2023 - 25 Pages
K: Kresley Cole; Dark Skye - ***** - 3/1/2023 - 420 Pages
L: Lauren Layne; Passion on Park Avenue - **** - 1/15/2023 - 279 Pages
M: Marc Levy; If Only It Were True - ***** - 1/30/2023 - 216 Pages
N: Nicholas Sparks; The Rescue - ***** - 3/12/2023 - 339 Pages
O: Nick Offerman; Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living - ***** - 1/15/2023 - 352 Pages
P: Luke Pearson; Hilda and the Hidden People - ***** - 3/7/2023 - 216 Pages
Q: Julia Quinn; An Offer From a Gentleman - ***** - 9/9/2023 - 358 Pages
R: Ryan Rimmel; The Mayor of Noobtown - **** - 1/20/2023 - 226 Pages
S: Vera Strange; Part of Your Nightmare - *** - 1/5/2023 - 218 Pages
T: Tiya Miles; All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake - *** - 3/16/2023 - 377 Pages
U: Umi Sakurai; A Man and His Cat, Vol. 1 - **** - 8/26/2023 - 148 Pages
V: V.C. Andrews; Unfinished Symphony - **** - 1/14/2023 - 268 Pages
W: Andy Weir; Project Hail Mary - ***** - 3/8/2023 - 476 Pages
X: Qiu Xiaolong; A Loyal Character Dancer - ***** - 2/28/2023 - 368 Pages
Y: Lisa Kleypas; Devil's Daughter - ***** - 8/7/2023 - 272 Pages
Z: Gabrielle Zevin; Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow - ***** - 10/1/2023 - 401 Pages
2023 A-Z Author ChallengeJanuary 1st, 2023 - December 31, 2023
13/26 Read
Adam Silvera, They Both Die at the End,finished 03/07/23
Black, Shayla, Surrender to Me, finished 02/26/23
Catherine Ryan Hyde, Stay, finished 5/14/23
Dustin Thao, You've Reached Sam, finished 04/14/23
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Haig, Matt The Midnight Library, finished 03/11/23
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Jacqueline Mitchard, The Good Son, finished 06/09/23
Kat Martin, Against the Heart, finished 08/26/23
Lisa Reagan, Vanishing Girls, finished 07/03/23
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Stephen King, A Face in the Crowd / The Longest December, finished 11/08/23
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Author Alphabet Challenge for 20235/26 completed
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2023 A-Z Author ChallengeRead: 0/26
The Goal:
✩ Read 26 books in which the authors' names (either first or last) begin with the letters of the alphabet.
2023 A-Z Author ChallengeJanuary 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Completed: 26/26
A. Ashley McLeo: A Legacy Witch (March 25)
B. Bethany Lopez: A Pinch of Salt (April 20)
C. Susanna Craig: Every Rogue Has His Charm (April 7)
D. Dana Marton: Deathwatch (Feb 11)
E. Emma Leech: To Tame a Savage Heart (April 27)
F. Merry Farmer: August Sunrise (May 24)
G. Tamara Gill: To Vex a Viscount (Feb 21)
H. Anna Hackett: Steel (Jan 27)
I. Zoey Indiana: Totally Frosted (May 25)
J. M.J. Scott: Wicked Games (Jan 4)
K. Katee Robert: Gifting Me To His Best Friend (Jan 19)
L. Lana Pecherczyk: The Sinner and the Scholar (SOON)
M. Sarah MacLean: Heartbreaker (April 3)
N. Gemma Nye: D.T.G.P. (April 17)
O. C.M. Owens: Hooked on the Game (May 27)
P. Penelope Daniels: Jasmine in Autumn: A Tale of Snow White (April 11)
Q. Amy Quinton: What the Duke Wants (April 10)
R. Maya Rodale: Lady Bridget's Diary (April 2)
S. Sofie Darling: At the Pleasure of the Marquess (March 22)
T. Laura Trentham: An Indecent Invitation (April 14)
U. Lauren Layne: Hot Asset (Jan 23)
V. Nichole Van: Love Practically (Feb 14)
W. Nancy Warren: Mosaics and Magic (March 14)
X. Ruby Dixon: R'jaal's Resonance (Feb 27)
Y. Elizabeth Hoyt: When a Rogue Meets His Match (Jan 17)
Z. Demelza Carlton: Valentine (Feb 11)
2023 A-Z Author ChallengeJanuary 1st, 2023 - December 31, 2023
A. A.J. Sherwood Jon and Mack's Terrifying Tree Troubles
B. Sue Brown A Little Christmas: Danny
C. Julie E. Czerneda To Each This World
D. Colbie Dunbar Pacey And His Unicorn Professor
E. E.M. Leya Ghostly Awakening
F. R.A. Frick A Little Christmas: Sawyer
G. Gianni Holmes A Little Christmas: Zahair
H. Auryn Hadley Wolf's Bane
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K. Kaytea Kat A Little Christmas: Timmy
L. Lucy Lennox Borrowing Blue
M. Molly Harper Witches Get Stuff Done
N. K.M. Neuhold Stroker
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P. Pandora Pine Dead End
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R. B. Ripley A Little Christmas: Morrie
S. Skyler Snow A Little Christmas: Efren
T. T.L. Travis A Little Christmas: Jacob
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W. Alice Winters How to Defy a Vampire
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A-Z Author ChallengeA~ Autumn Reed, Touch of Wrath, 3 STARS,1 6th Jan, 296 PAGES
B~ Buehlman Christopher, Those Across the River, 3 STARS, 14th July, 357 PAGES
C~ Cesare Adam, The Con Season, 2 STARS, 5th Feb, 167 PAGES
D~ David A Simpson, Convoy of Carnage 3 STARS, 19th March, 354 PAGES
E~ Edith Hamilton, Mythology, 3 STARS, 20th June, 497 PAGES
F~ Feeny Alice, Rock Paper Scissors, 4 STARS, 17th March, 294 PAGES
G~ Genevieve Gornichec, The Witch's Heart, 4 STARS, 18Tth Feb, 359 PAGES
H~ Helen Harper, Dire Straits, 3 STARS, 5th Jan, 382 PAGES
I~ Ibsen Ambrose, Transmission, 2 STARS, 7th Aug, 165 PAGES
J~ Julia Quinn,The Sum of All Kisses, 3 STARS, 3rd Jan, 373 PAGES
K~ Krystal Sutherland, House of Hollow, 4 STARS, 15th Feb, 304 PAGES
L~ Lee Mountford, Perron Manor, 3 STARS, 4th Feb, 320 PAGES
M~ Mary Kubica, Local Woman Missing, 4 STARS, 9th Feb, 352 PAGES
N~ Nael Link, The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek, 3 STARS, 28th March, 326 PAGES
O~ Octavia E. Butler, Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse by Many, 3 STARS, 4th April, 333 PAGES
P~ Paula Hawkins, A Slow Fire Burning, 4 STARS, 1st Jan, 307 PAGES
Q~ Quinn Julia, The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy, 3 STARS, 14th Jan, 378 PAGES
R~ Cain Rachel, Stillhouse Lake, 3 STARS, 12th Feb, 301 PAGES
S~ Susan Ee, Angelfall, 3 STARS, 4th March, 288 PAGES
T~ Thallassa Laura, The Unearthly, 3 STARS, 25th Feb, 296 PAGES
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V~ V.E. Schwab, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, 3 STARS, 23rd July, 444 PAGES
W~ Watson Sue, First Date, 3 STARS, 15th June, 328 PAGES
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2023 A-Z Author Challenge 🖌the letter Q, U, X ,Y, Z can be found in any part of their name
NAME
Read 26/26
A. Ashley Poston - The Princess and the Fangirl
⭐️⭐️⭐️B. B.A. Paris - Bring Me Back
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️C. Colleen Hoover - This Girl
⭐️⭐️⭐️D. Dot Hutchison - The Butterfly Garden
⭐️⭐️E. Elle Kennedy - The Mistake
⭐️⭐️⭐️ & 1/2F. Freida McFadden - The Housemaid
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️G. Gilly Macmillan - The Long Weekend
⭐️⭐️H. Heather Gudenkauf - Missing Pieces
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I. Ilsa Madden-Mills - The Last Guy
⭐️⭐️⭐️J. J.D. Salinger - The Catcher in the Rye
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️K. Katherine Center - The Bodyguard
⭐️⭐️⭐️Kiera Cass - The One
⭐️⭐️ 🇮🇹L. Liane Moriarty - Big Little Lies
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️M. Mackenzi Lee - The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mizuki Tsujimura - Il castello invisibile
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🇮🇹N. Natalie Barelli - Missing Molly
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Nalini Singh - Il profumo del sangue
⭐️⭐️ 🇮🇹O. Owen Mullen - Three Sisters
⭐️⭐️P. Paula Daly - Keep Your Friends Close
⭐️⭐️Q. A.N. Roquelaure - Beauty's Release
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️R. Riley Hart - Giving Chase
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Richelle Mead - L'ultimo sacrificio
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🇮🇹S. Serena Valentino - Poor Unfortunate Soul
⭐️⭐️ T. Tracy Chevalier - The Lady and the Unicorn
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Tahereh Mafi - Ignite Me
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🇮🇹U. Aurora Rose Reynolds - Until July
⭐️⭐️V. Vi Keeland - The Rivals
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️W. Wendy Walker - The Night Before
⭐️⭐️⭐️X. Alexis Hall - Boyfriend Material
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Y. Yesenia Vargas - Dating Aaron & Other Forbidden Things
⭐️⭐️Z. Zane Menzy - Hot Mess
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A. Sean Ashcroft - Snow on the Roof
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️B. Jennifer Lynn Barnes - The Inheritance Games
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Leigh Bardugo - Tenebre e ossa
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🇮🇹C. Kiera Cass - The Heir
⭐️D. Teresa Driscoll - I Am Watching You
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F. Alex Flinn - Mirrored
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️G. Megan Goldin - The Escape Room
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️H. Riley Hart - Murphy's Law
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I. Chelsea Ichaso - They're Watching You
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️J. Lisa Jewell - The Family Upstairs
⭐️⭐️Holly Jackson - Come uccidono le brave ragazze
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🇮🇹K. Lisa Kleypas - Secrets of a Summer Night
⭐️⭐️⭐️L. Mackenzi Lee - The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue
⭐️⭐️⭐️M. Karen M. McManus - The Cousins
Richelle Mead - Anime legate
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🇮🇹N. Alie Nolan - Waiting for Them
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Jo Nesbø - Il pettirosso
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🇮🇹O. Karen Osman - The Perfect Lie
⭐️⭐️⭐️P. Ashley Poston - Bookish and the Beast
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Q. Meghan Quinn - A Not So Meet Cute
⭐️⭐️⭐️R. A.N. Roquelaure - Beauty's Punishment
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️S. Paullina Simons - The Bronze Horseman
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️T. Samantha Towle - Under Her
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️U: Diana Urban - All Your Twisted Secrets
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️V. S.W. Vaughn - Promises to Keep
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️W. Ashley Winstead - The Boyfriend Candidate
⭐️⭐️⭐️X. Bianca Vix - My Three Roommates
⭐️⭐️Y. Suzanne Young - The Program
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Z. Amy Zhang - This Is Where the World Ends
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2023 A-Z Author ChallengeJanuary 1st, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Read: 13/26
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✔️C: Amy (C)lipston|Foundation of Love▪️4/23/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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✔️E: (E)rin Keeley Marshall|Tea Rose▪️5/24/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔️F: Joanne (F)luke|Peach Cobbler Murder▪️3/27/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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✔️H: Talia (H)ibbert|Untouchable▪️8/5/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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✔️J: (J)aymin Eve|House of Imperial▪️6/22/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔️K:(K)rista Davis|A Good Dog's Guide to Murder▪️3/6/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔️L: (L)auren Layne|Hot Asset▪️1/3/2033▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔️M:(M)ary Stewart|This Rough Magic▪️6/30/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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✔️O: Annie (O)'Neil|The Vet's Secret Son▪️9/1/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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✔️R: (R)achel Rossano|Grace by Contract▪️10/26/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔️S: Regina (S)cott|The Bride Ship▪️1/2/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔️T: (T)erry Spear|Jaguar Fever▪️6/27/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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2023 A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2023 - December 31, 2023
✩ Read 26 books in which the authors' names (either first or last) begin with the letters of the alphabet.
✩ For the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z , any author with the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z in his/her name is acceptable (the letter can be found in any part of their name).
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A.Angela Pepper Girl in the Shadows 3/11
B. K.F. Breene Sin & Surrender 2/11
C. Christina LaurenIn a Holidaze 3/8
D. Janelle Denison Hot and Sexy 3/7
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F. Christine Feehan Dark Challenge 3/4
G. Gail Douglas After Hours Loveswept, No 511 3/6
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N. Nicole Snow Perfect Grump 1/5
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R. Raylin Marks Mr. Mitchell 3/9
S. Sarah j maas A Court of Thorns and Roses 2/27
T. Timothy HallinanCrashed 3/12
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V. Vince Flynn Kill Shot 3/5
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X. Jude Deveraux A Willing Murder 1/1
Y. Margaret Lashley Dr. Prepper 1/17
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2023 A-Z Author ChallengeDuration: January 1st, 2023 - December 31st, 2023
A: A.J. Wynter
B: Bella Ash
C: Chloe Liese
D: Danielle Lori
E: Eva Chase
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G: Gabrielle Delacourt
H: Helena Hunting
I: Ivy Asher
J: Jaymin Eve
K: K.F. Breene
L: Lucy Score
M: Marissa Meyer
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O: Odette Stone
P: Penelope Bloom
Q: Meghan Quinn
R: Raven Kennedy
S: S.T. Abby
T: Tillie Cole
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2023 A-Z Author Challenge - COMPLETEDJanuary 1st, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Completed: 26/26
A. Anne Rivers Siddons - The Girls of August 7/30/23
B. Bailey Cates - Charms and Chocolate Chips 6/28/23
C. Colleen Hoover - It Starts with Us 5/9/23
D. Danielle Steel - The Wedding Planner 8/18/23
E. Elizabeth Goddard - Never Let Go 2/24/23
F. Fredrik Backman - A Man Called Ove 10/17/23
G. Gillian McAllister - Wrong Place Wrong Time 5/14/23
H. Helen Fielding - Bridget Jones's Diary 9/20/23
I. Ilona Andrews - Emerald Blaze 8/23/23
J. James Baldwin - If Beale Street Could Talk 4/25/23
K. Kate Wilhelm - The Deepest Water 6/14/23
L. Lani Lynn Vale - Listen, Pitch 9/2/23
M. Michelle Obama - The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times 6/6/23
N. Nicholas Sparks - Nights in Rodanthe 9/7/23
O. Octavia E. Butler - Kindred 5/19/23
P. Peter Hedges - The Heights 8/31/23
Q. Quinn, Kate - The Diamond Eye 4/30/23
R. Rachel Hawkins - The Villa 4/28/23
S. Steve Harvey - Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success: Discovering Your Gift and the Way to Life's Riches 7/20/23
T. Terry McMillan - Who Asked You? 8/9/23
U. Union, Gabrielle - You Got Anything Stronger?: Stories 8/6/23
V. Virginia Woolf - The Voyage Out 11/16/23
W. Werner Sonne - Where the Desert Meets the Sea 11/16/23
X. Xóchitl González - Olga Dies Dreaming 9/23/23
Y. Yvonne Orji - Bamboozled by Jesus: How God Tricked Me into the Life of My Dreams 5/31/23
Z. Zane Grey - Riders of the Purple Sage 12/11/23
All done in post #23! Not sure if I have a round 2 this year in me... :DCompleted: 26/26
A. Ashley McLeo: A Legacy Witch (March 25)
B. Bethany Lopez: A Pinch of Salt (April 20)
C. Susanna Craig: Every Rogue Has His Charm (April 7)
D. Dana Marton: Deathwatch (Feb 11)
E. Emma Leech: To Tame a Savage Heart (April 27)
F. Merry Farmer: August Sunrise (May 24)
G. Tamara Gill: To Vex a Viscount (Feb 21)
H. Anna Hackett: Steel (Jan 27)
I. Zoey Indiana: Totally Frosted (May 25)
J. M.J. Scott: Wicked Games (Jan 4)
K. Katee Robert: Gifting Me To His Best Friend (Jan 19)
L. Lana Pecherczyk: The Sinner and the Scholar (SOON)
M. Sarah MacLean: Heartbreaker (April 3)
N. Gemma Nye: D.T.G.P. (April 17)
O. C.M. Owens: Hooked on the Game (May 27)
P. Penelope Daniels: Jasmine in Autumn: A Tale of Snow White (April 11)
Q. Amy Quinton: What the Duke Wants (April 10)
R. Maya Rodale: Lady Bridget's Diary (April 2)
S. Sofie Darling: At the Pleasure of the Marquess (March 22)
T. Laura Trentham: An Indecent Invitation (April 14)
U. Lauren Layne: Hot Asset (Jan 23)
V. Nichole Van: Love Practically (Feb 14)
W. Nancy Warren: Mosaics and Magic (March 14)
X. Ruby Dixon: R'jaal's Resonance (Feb 27)
Y. Elizabeth Hoyt: When a Rogue Meets His Match (Jan 17)
Z. Demelza Carlton: Valentine (Feb 11)
2023 Author A-Z challengeA. Armentrout, Jennife. "Midnight Suns"
B. Brooks, Abby "Fire"
C. Crouch, Janie "Texas Bodyguard: Luke"
D. Davis, Justine. "Operation Midnight"
E. Edwards, Riley. "Saving Meadow"
F. Ferrari, Lyla. "Protecting Naomi"
G. Garwood, Julie. "The Secret"
H. Hoss, Kelsie. "Hello Billionaire"
I. Ivy, Alexandra. "Don't Look"
J. Jamieson, Makenna. "Jett"
K. Kathryn, Nyssa. "Declan"
L. Lockheart, Kathy. "Deadly Illusion"
M. McCallan, Trish. "Peace Under Fire"
N. Nelson, Lorraine. "Zakia and the Cowboy"
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P. Prince, Jessica. "Waiting for Forever"
Q. Quinn, C.L. "Forbidden Days"
R. Reus, Katie. "Dangerous Witness"
S. Stoker, Susan. Deserving Henley
T. Thayne, Roseanne. "The Quiet Storm"
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V. Vale, Lani Lynn. "Another One Bites the Dust"
W. Wilson, April. "Vulnerable"
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Finished!Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2023 A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Progress: 26 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 letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z , any author with the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z in his/her name is acceptable (the letter can be found in any part of their name).
✩ Feel free to join the challenge any time during the year. As long as the books were read in 2023, 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: Alan Brennert; Daughter of Moloka'i - ***** - 1/21/2023 - 309 Pages
B: L.A. Banks; Bad Blood - **** - 1/7/2023 - 342 Pages
C: Colleen Hoover; Verity - ***** - 1/24/2023 - 341 Pages
D: Dan Brown; Angels & Demons - ***** - 1/13/2023 - 736 Pages
E: Richard Paul Evans; A Christmas Memory - ***** - 1/30/2023 - 192 Pages
F: Faith Hunter; Junkyard Cats - **** - 1/4/2023 - 141 Pages
G: Diana Gabaldon; The Fiery Cross - ***** - 2/8/2023 - 979 Pages
H: Denise Hunter; Surrender Bay - ** - 1/16/2023 - 298 Pages
I: Samantha Irby; Quietly Hostile: Essays - *** - 8/21/2023 - 304 Pages
J: Jenny Lawson; I Choose Darkness - ***** - 1/8/2023 - 25 Pages
K: Kresley Cole; Dark Skye - ***** - 3/1/2023 - 420 Pages
L: Lauren Layne; Passion on Park Avenue - **** - 1/15/2023 - 279 Pages
M: Marc Levy; If Only It Were True - ***** - 1/30/2023 - 216 Pages
N: Nicholas Sparks; The Rescue - ***** - 3/12/2023 - 339 Pages
O: Nick Offerman; Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living - ***** - 1/15/2023 - 352 Pages
P: Luke Pearson; Hilda and the Hidden People - ***** - 3/7/2023 - 216 Pages
Q: Julia Quinn; An Offer From a Gentleman - ***** - 9/9/2023 - 358 Pages
R: Ryan Rimmel; The Mayor of Noobtown - **** - 1/20/2023 - 226 Pages
S: Vera Strange; Part of Your Nightmare - *** - 1/5/2023 - 218 Pages
T: Tiya Miles; All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake - *** - 3/16/2023 - 377 Pages
U: Umi Sakurai; A Man and His Cat, Vol. 1 - **** - 8/26/2023 - 148 Pages
V: V.C. Andrews; Unfinished Symphony - **** - 1/14/2023 - 268 Pages
W: Andy Weir; Project Hail Mary - ***** - 3/8/2023 - 476 Pages
X: Qiu Xiaolong; A Loyal Character Dancer - ***** - 2/28/2023 - 368 Pages
Y: Lisa Kleypas; Devil's Daughter - ***** - 8/7/2023 - 272 Pages
Z: Gabrielle Zevin; Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow - ***** - 10/1/2023 - 401 Pages
DONE! 26/26!A. From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout 2/5/23
B. Forrest for the Trees by Kilby Blades 4/5/23
C. Witches Get Stitches by Juliette Cross 1/21/23
D. The Spinster and the Rake by Eva Devon 2/8/23
E. Tis the Season for Revenge by Morgan Elizabeth 3/5/23
F. In Over Her Head by Judi Fennell 3/15/23
G. Welcome to Planet Lara by Eliza Gordon 2/3/23
H. America's Next Reality Star by Laura Heffernan 3/21/23
I. Simon & Emily Are Going To Hell by Lee J Isserow 10/5/23
J. Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez 2/1/23
K. Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas 2/18/23
L. The Perils of Pleasure by Julie Anne Long 2/25/23
M. Revved to the Maxx by Melanie Moreland 3/6/23
N. Gotta Be Bayou by Erin Nicholas 7/27/23
O. Married by Scandal by Tessonja Odette 3/7/23
P. Better than the Movies by Lynn Painter 3/28/23
Q. The Reunion by Meghan Quinn 2/19/23
R. Marriage and Murder by Penny Reid 2/1/23
S. The Friendship Pact by Jill Shalvis 2/12/23
T. A Fate of Wrath & Flame by K.A. Tucker 2/24/23
U. Impulse Control by Amanda Usen 10/6/23
V. The Godparent Trap by Rachel Van Dyken 10/4/23
W. The Seat Filler by Sariah Wilson 3/16/23
X. Claim The Leopard Princess by Meg Xuemei X 8/26/23
Y. Here With Me by Samantha Young 3/4/23
Z. All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata 3/15/23
2023 A-Z Author ChallengeDuration: January 1st, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Goal: 26 ; Progress: 4/26
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Bowen, Sarina; Lies & Lullabies(Completed: 10/06/23)
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Dare, Tessa; Romancing the Duke (Completed:10/13/23)
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Congratulations Suzanne and Natalie!!
FINISHED Post #12January 1st, 2023 - December 31, 2023
✩ For the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z , any author with the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z in his/her name is acceptable (the letter can be found in any part of their name).
A. Ava March author of My True Love Gave to Me 05/30/2023
B. Keira Blackwood author of Sweatpants and Spells 04/15/2023
C. Cindy Tomamichel author of NaNoWriMo Ready 04/06/2023
D. Douglas Adams author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by 06/29/2023
E. Ellie Sandoval author of Lord Primcock : A Collection of Muses - An Erotic Steampunk Series of Devices & Desires 04/22/2023
F. Alex Foster author of Writing Income: Beginner's Guide to Maximizing Profits as a Writer and Making a Living by Writing Books 07/07/2023
G. Gareth Roberts author of Doctor Who: I Am a Dalek 10/19/2023
H. Libbie Hawker author of Take Off Your Pants! Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing 02/05/2023
I. Joshua Ian author of The Harvest Moon 10/18/2023
J. Janet Evanovich author of Game On: Tempting Twenty-Eight 01/08/2023
K. Kaylee Kane author of Grab the Joystick: MM Alien Sci-fi Romance 01/21/2023
L. Leigh Shulman author of The Writer's Roadmap: Paving the Way To Your Ideal Writing Life 02/01/2023
M. Mark Manson author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life 01/30/2023
N. Nancy Warren author of A Valentine from Harlequin: Six Degrees of Romance 02/14/2023
O. Elizabeth O'Roark author of A Deal with the Devil 08/24/2023
P. Peter Johnson author of Supernatural: Origins 04/29/2023
Q. Q.B. Tyler author of "Always Been You" Twisted Christmas by Multiple Authors 06/16/2023
R. Robert Kirkman author of The Walking Dead: Here's Negan! 05/31/2023
S. Sofia Aves author of Pacific Persuasion 01/18/2023
T. Tamar Sloan author of Hook Your Readers: 12 Proven Strategies to Write a Best-Selling Book 05/21/2023
U. Autumn Knight author of Surviving Valentine's: And All Other Occasions That Make Single-hood Suck! 02/13/2023
V. Rick Veitch co-author of Hellblazer, Vol. 1: Original Sins 06/10/2023
W. Joanna Wayne author of French Quarter Fatale 04/10/2023
X. Jocelyn Dex author of A Zombie Ate My Panties 01/23/2023
Y. Marilyn Ross author of Victoria Winters by 06/21/2023
Z. Demelza Carlton author of Welcome to Hell by 07/03/2023
2023 A-Z Author Challenge - COMPLETEDJanuary 1st, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Completed: 26/26
A. Anne Rivers Siddons - The Girls of August 7/30/23
B. Bailey Cates - Charms and Chocolate Chips 6/28/23
C. Colleen Hoover - It Starts with Us 5/9/23
D. Danielle Steel - The Wedding Planner 8/18/23
E. Elizabeth Goddard - Never Let Go 2/24/23
F. Fredrik Backman - A Man Called Ove 10/17/23
G. Gillian McAllister - Wrong Place Wrong Time 5/14/23
H. Helen Fielding - Bridget Jones's Diary 9/20/23
I. Ilona Andrews - Emerald Blaze 8/23/23
J. James Baldwin - If Beale Street Could Talk 4/25/23
K. Kate Wilhelm - The Deepest Water 6/14/23
L. Lani Lynn Vale - Listen, Pitch 9/2/23
M. Michelle Obama - The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times 6/6/23
N. Nicholas Sparks - Nights in Rodanthe 9/7/23
O. Octavia E. Butler - Kindred 5/19/23
P. Peter Hedges - The Heights 8/31/23
Q. Quinn, Kate - The Diamond Eye 4/30/23
R. Rachel Hawkins - The Villa 4/28/23
S. Steve Harvey - Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success: Discovering Your Gift and the Way to Life's Riches 7/20/23
T. Terry McMillan - Who Asked You? 8/9/23
U. Union, Gabrielle - You Got Anything Stronger?: Stories 8/6/23
V. Virginia Woolf - The Voyage Out 11/16/23
W. Werner Sonne - Where the Desert Meets the Sea 11/16/23
X. Xóchitl González - Olga Dies Dreaming 9/23/23
Y. Yvonne Orji - Bamboozled by Jesus: How God Tricked Me into the Life of My Dreams 5/31/23
Z. Zane Grey - Riders of the Purple Sage 12/11/23
A - Elena Aitken Escape to the Sun,B - Tessa Bailey Unfortunately Yours
C - Christy Carlyle Duke Seeks Bride
D - Alexis Daria Take the Lead
E - Melodie Edwards Jane & Edward
F - Kate Frost An Island in the Sun
G - Diana Gabaldon The Fiery Cross
H - Olivia Hayle How to Honeymoon Alone
I - Camilla Isley Not in a Billion Years
J - Abby Jimenez Yours Truly
K - Anita Kelly Something Wild & Wonderful
L - Christina Lauren The True Love Experiment
M - Leonie Mack A Taste of Italian Sunshine
N - Felicity Niven Convergence of Desire
O - Beth O'Leary The Wake-Up Call
P - Devney Perry Sable Peak
Q - Jacqueline Firkins The Predictable Heartbreaks of Imogen Finch
R - Sarah Ready Ghosted
S - Josie Silver A Winter in New York
T - Alicia Thompson With Love, from Cold World
U - Hannah Bonam-Young Out on a Limb
V - Vivienne Lorret It Had to Be a Duke
W - Catherine Walsh Snowed In
X - Evie Alexander Love ad Lib
Y - Cathy Yardley Role Playing
Z - Mariana Zapata The Wall of Winnipeg and Me
What are everyone's favorites from their lists? I see some have ratings, but I'm just wondering what to read next and would love some recommendations. My favorites from my list are Unfortunately Yours, A Taste of Italian Sunshine, and The True Love Experiment.
2023 A-Z Author Challenge26/26 DONE
A Avery Aames Clobbered by Camembert 6/20
B Bethany Blake Pawprints & Predicaments 2/7
C Colleen Cambridge Murder by Invitation Only 10/20
D Dorothy Salisbury Davis A Death in the Life 2/17
E Emily J. Edwards Viviana Valentine Gets Her Man 1/10
F Molly Fitz Moonlight and Magic 5/8
G Gregory Galloway As Simple as Snow 6/10
H H.Y. Hanna Tea with Milk and Murder 6/2
I Celia Imrie A Nice Cup of Tea 2/11
J J.A. Jance Collateral Damage 3/26
K Karin Kaufman Death of a Scavenger 6/22
L Lara Lacombe Colton's Baby Motive 10/7
M Molly MacRae Knot the Usual Suspects 1/6
N Nancy Naigle Sweet Tea and Secrets 6/15
O Richard Osman The Bullet That Missed 4/23
P Peggy O'Neal Peden Flyin' Solo 1/29
Q Amanda Quick The Bride Wore White 8/18
R Rosie Reed Murder At Magic Cakes Cafe 7/13
S Stephen Spotswood Murder Under Her Skin 3/5
T Paige Tyler The Wolf is Mine 2/9
U Lisa Unger Black Out 11/27
V Vivian Vande Velde Never Trust a Dead Man 6/1
W Patricia C. Wrede Talking to Dragons 2/19
X Diana Xarissa Zephyrs and Zombies 11/28
Y Grace York Death at the Dog Show 2/1
Z Rebecca Zanetti Alpha 5/11
I'm done for this tumultuous year. Pretty happy with the number of books I've read. Thank you so much for hosting the challenge.Read: 20/ 26
A If She Only Knew by JS Andersen ✔
B (Un)arranged marriage: Englische Lektüre für das 5. Lernjahr by Bali Rai ✔
C The Highlander's Hope by Cali MacKay ✔
D One Kind Heart by Christine DePetrillo ✔
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F This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost ✔
G One is a Promise by Pam Godwin ✔
H The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton ✔
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K Fifty Frogs by Tawdra Kandle ✔
L A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry ✔
M Loving Jackson by Melanie Shawn ✔
N Two by Two by Nicholas Sparks ✔
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R Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts ✔
S Discovering Harmony by Melanie Shawn ✔
T Mad About Matt by Theresa Paolo ✔
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V The V Card by Lauren Blakely & Lili Valente ✔
W Lover Reborn by J R Ward ✔
X Highlander's Bride by Lexy Timms ✔
Y Buried Lies by Kaylea Cross ✔
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Books mentioned in this topic
Missing Molly (other topics)The Highlander's Hope (other topics)
This Side of the Grave (other topics)
(Un)arranged marriage: Englische Lektüre für das 5. Lernjahr (other topics)
If She Only Knew (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Natalie Barelli (other topics)Dorothy Salisbury Davis (other topics)
Colleen Cambridge (other topics)
Avery Aames (other topics)
Emily J. Edwards (other topics)
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Duration: January 1st, 2023 - December 31, 2023
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 letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z , any author with the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z in his/her name is acceptable (the letter can be found in any part of their name).
✩ Feel free to join the challenge any time during the year. As long as the books were read in 2023, 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!