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I'm in! I read almost exclusively books with romance included. Because I read so many, I am going to break this one down for myself to be historical and contemporary.Level 5: I Will Always Love You (41+ books)
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I'm in for Level 5: I Will Always Love You (41+ books)
I min for level 2! going steady 11-20 books
Level 5: I Will Always Love You for me!
I'm in for Level 3: Wearing His Ring (21-30 books)1.
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I'll go level three.Contemporary
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2023 TALES OF THE HEART CHALLENGEDuration: Jan - Dec 2023 ( 1 year)
Genre: Romance
Level 2: 11-20 books
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Original Goal: 14/20
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Set the Stars Alight by Amanda Dykes 1/16/232.
The Italian Ballerina by The Italian Ballerina 1/20/233.
Undercurrent of Secrets by Rachel Scott McDaniel 1/26/234.
Love's Unfading Light by Naomi Rawlings 2/2/235.
Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin 2/14/236.
In Spotlight and Shadow by Rachel Scott McDaniel 2/20/237.
Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke 2/28/238.
Yesterday's Tides by Roseanna M. White 3/3/239.
The Gold in These Hills by Joanne Bischof 3/6/2310.
Now and Then and Always by Melissa Tagg 7/6/2311.
Redemption by Karen Kingsbury 7/11/2312.
Starting Over In Nantucket by Amy Rafferty 8/3/2313.
Remember by Karen Kingsbury 8/18/2314.
A Distant Shore by Karen Kingsbury 9/17/23
KC wrote: "I'm in ~ Level 2: Going Steady (11-20 books)Progress: 2/20
1. Set the Stars Alight by Amanda Dykes 1/16/23
2. The Italian Ballerina by [book:The ..."
Great start KC!
I’m in for Level 1: First Boyfriend (1-10 books)
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I’m in for Level 5: I Will Always Love You (41+ books) January
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I'm in for Level 5: I Will Always Love You! (41+ books) 1. A Star in the Sky by Kimberly Rae Jordan
2. Blackout by Lisa Phillips
3. Critical Threat by Lynette Eason
4. Christmas Danger by Lynn Shannon
5. Christmas Threat by Lynn Shannon
6. Christmas Peril by Lynn Shannon
7. Heroes in the Crossfire: Four Romantic Suspense Novellas by Lynn H Blackburn, Lynette Eason, Elizabeth Goddard, and Lisa Harris
8. Once Upon a Cowboy by Lacy Williams
9. Cowboy Charming by Lacy Williams
10. The Toad Prince by Lacy Williams
11. The Beastly Princess by Lacy Williams
12. The Lost Princess by Lacy Williams
13. Expired Return by Lisa Phillips
14. Jaylen by Kimberly Rae Jordan
15. Picture Perfect Princess by Carol Moncado
16. Deadly Connection by Jennifer Pierce
17. Impending Strike by Lynette Eason and Sami A. Abrams
18. Defending Honor by Lynette Eason and Kelly Underwood
19. Solid as Steele by Susan Sleeman
20. Tactical Force by Lynn Shannon
21. The Marriage Wish by Dee Henderson
22. Not Until Then by Valerie M. Bodden
23. Revenge Ignited by Liz Bradford
24. Into the Flames by Liz Bradford
25. Under Fire by Liz Bradford
26. Smoky Escape by Liz Bradford
27. God's Gift by Dee Henderson
28. A Little Bit of Love by Kimberly Rae Jordan
29. Collateral by Lisa Phillips
30. Faith Hope and Love by Kimberly Rae Jordan
31. Marrying Kate by Kimberly Rae Jordan
32. Undetected by Dee Henderson
33. Falling for Mr. Write by Carol Moncado
34. The Lifeguard, the Abandoned Heiress, & Frozen Custard by Carol Moncado
35. Under Fire by Lynn H. Blackburn
36. Following the Evidence by Lynn Shannon
37. Love for the Ages by Carol Moncado
38. Unseen Enemy by Lynn H. Blackburn
39. The Lifeguard, the Runaway Bride, & Frozen Custard by Carol Moncado
40. To Steal a Heart by Jen Turano
41. Code of Courage by Janice Cantore
42. Carved in Stone by Elizabeth Camden
43. Written on the Wind by Elizabeth Camden
44. Hearts of Steel by Elizabeth Camden
45. To Write a Wrong by Jen Turano
46. To Disguise the Truth by Jen Turano
47. The Shifting Current: A Coastal Guardian Novella by Dani Pettrey
48. Edge of Steele by Susan Sleeman
49. Janessa by Kimberly Rae Jordan
50. Dangerous Deceptions: Christian Romantic Suspense Novels by Lisa Harris, Lynne Gentry, Elizabeth Goddard, Robin Patchen, Lisa Phillips, Lynette Bonner, Jan Thompson, Luana Ehrlich, and D.L. Wood
51. His Runaway Princess by Carol Moncado
52. A Match in the Making by Jen Turano
53. Firefly Diaries by C.C. Warrens
54. Expired Hope by Lisa Phillips and Megan Besing
55. Expired Promise by Lisa Phillips and Emilie Haney
56. Ghost Heart by Lisa Harris and Lynne Gentry
57. Port of Origin by Lisa Harris and Lynne Gentry
58. Lethal Outbreak by Lisa Harris and Lynne Gentry
59. Death Triangle by Lisa Harris and Lynne Gentry
60. The Billionaire's Best Friend by Elizabeth Maddrey
61. The Billionaire's Secret Crush by Elizabeth Maddrey
62. The Billionaire's Backup by Elizabeth Maddrey
63. Initium by Natalie Walters
64. Living Lies by Natalie Walters
65. Deadly Deceit by Natalie Walters
66. Silent Shadows by Natalie Walters
67. Always Look Twice by Elizabeth Goddard
68. Hidden Legacy by Lynn Huggins Blackburn
69. Covert Justice by Lynn Huggins Blackburn
70. Lights Out by Natalie Walters
71. Fatal Code by Natalie Walters
72. Blind Trust by Natalie Walters
73. Don't Keep Silent by Elizabeth Goddard
74. Not Alone by Liz Bradford
75. Pursued by Liz Bradford
76. On Your Knees by Liz Bradford
77. A Shot at Redemption by Liz Bradford
78. Giant Fall by Liz Bradford
79. Stay With Me by Liz Bradford, Sara Blackard, Jennifer Pierce, and Kari Trumbo
80. Through Every Danger by Lisa Phillips, Lynn Shannon, Michelle Aleckson, and Rebecca Hemlock
81. Vanish by Lynn Shannon
82. Hunting the Witness by Kate Angelo
83. Ranger Justice by Lynn Shannon
84. The Sisters of Sea View by Julie Klassen
85. A Proxy Wedding by Toni Shiloh
86. Countdown by Lynette Eason
87. Expired Vows by Lisa Phillips and Laura Conaway
88. Come What May by Cara C. Putman, Chautona Havig, Emilie Haney, and Katy Lee
89. After the Shadows by Amanda Cabot
90. Detection by Lisa Phillips
91. Kayleigh: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
92. A Beautiful Disguise by Roseanna M. White
93. Authentically Izzy by Pepper D. Basham
94. Knockout by Lisa Phillips
95. Annoyingly Hot Bosses and Toe-Curling Kisses by Kandice E. Geddes
96. Small Town Danger: 10 Full-Length Romantic Suspense & Mystery Novels by Mary Alford, Liz Bradford, June Foster, Therese Heckenkamp, Cynthia Hickey, Gina Holder, Edie James, Ann Malley, J. Carol Nemeth, and Colleen Synder
97. Tropical Target by Jennifer Pierce
98. To Win a Prince by Toni Shiloh
99. Engaged to an Alaskan Man by Evangeline Kelly
100. Clean Slate by Tara Grace Ericson
101. Potential Threat by Tara Grace Ericson
102. Hostile Intent: A Sweet Romantic Suspense by Tara Grace Ericson
103. Critical Witness: A Christian Romantic Suspense by Tara Grace Ericson
104. Christmas in the Crosshairs: An Elite Guardians Christmas Anthology by Lynette Eason, Kate Angelo, Kelly Underwood, and Sami A. Abrams
105. Positively, Penelope by Pepper D. Basham
106. Against the Wind by Amanda Cabot
107. Double Exposure by Susan Sleeman
108. Marrying the Rancher's Daughter by Tara Grace Ericson
109. No Way Out by Susan Sleeman
110. Dead Wrong by Susan Sleeman
111. Thread of Suspicion by Susan Sleeman
112. Dark Tide by Susan Sleeman
113. Better Watch Out Natalie Walters
114. Holiday Menace by Jerusha Agen, Sarah Hamaker, Mary Alford, Lori Altebaumer, Danielle Grandinetti, Kendall Hoxsey, Karen Kirst, Pat O'Brien, Hope Welborn, and Terri Weldon
115. Silent Night Standoff by Susan Sleeman
116. Explosive Alliance by Susan Sleeman
117. High-Caliber Holiday by Susan Sleeman
118. Emergency Response by Susan Sleeman
119. Silent Sabotage by Susan Sleeman
120. Christmas Conspiracy by Susan Sleeman
121. The Christmas Witness by Susan Sleeman
122. Web of Deceit by Susan Sleeman
123. To Spark a Match by Jen Turano
124. Cold Light of Day by Elizabeth Goddard
125. Shadows at Dusk by Elizabeth Goddard
126. The Prodigal Prince by Carol Moncado`
127. Ranger Integrity by Lynn Shannon
128. Web of Shadows by Susan Sleeman
129. Web of Secrets by Susan Sleeman
130. The Royal Captain and the Designer by Cami Checketts
131. Not Until the End by Valerie M. Bodden
132. The Mistletoe Countess by Pepper D. Basham
133. Holiday Secrets by Susan Sleeman
134. Rodeo Standoff by Susan Sleeman
135. Christmas Hideout by Susan Sleeman
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#96 The Dance Teacher of Paris #97 Beneath a Peaceful Moon #98 Greater Than Rubies #99 Goodnight From Paris #100 Wishing on Willows #101 On My Honor #102 Escape from Amsterdam #103 Cloak of Scarlet #104Against The Wind #105 Dakota Home
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136. Taken in Texas: A Riveting Western Suspense by Susan Sleeman137. Silencing the Witness by Laura Conaway
138. On the Way to Christmas: Three Stories by Sheila Roberts, Melissa Ferguson, and Amy Clipston
139. The Bridge to Belle Island by Julie Klassen
140. Tracking Stolen Treasures by Lisa Phillips
141. Shadow of Deceit by Susan Sleeman
142. Shadow of Night by Susan Sleeman
143. Nipped in the Bud by Susan Sleeman
144. Read Between the Tines by Susan Sleeman
145. Saved by the SEAL: A Thrilling Military Romance by Susan Sleeman
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Finished Level 5 with 52 books (sorry not all got posted)
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Christian Fiction Devourers
Books mentioned in this topic
After the Blitz (other topics)Crown (other topics)
Always and Forever (other topics)
A Holly, Bolly Christmas (other topics)
Seize the Love (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Sheila Roberts (other topics)Lisa Phillips (other topics)
Julie Klassen (other topics)
Melissa Ferguson (other topics)
Amy Clipston (other topics)
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LEVELS:
Level 1: First Boyfriend (1-10 books)
Level 2: Going Steady (11-20 books)
Level 3: Wearing His Ring (21-30 books)
Level 4: Diamonds are Forever (31-40 books)
Level 5: I Will Always Love You (41+ books_
Please respond with “I’m in!” if you are going to take part in this challenge and what level you are choosing.