Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group discussion

DHASG 2024 Mega-Challenge

Duration: January 1-December 31, 2024

Description: This group was formed for love of dangerous heroes, so why not celebrate them as our flagship challenge? Read books for challenges designed around the essence of what makes a hero dangerous.

General Rules:

1. Books must be read between the time period of January 1st and December 31st of 2024. You can start as early as 12:00am on January 1st, and must be done by 11:59pm December 31st. A member can join the challenge at any point during the year.
2. The books you use do not have to be romance. If you read a fictional book of any kind with a hero that you feel is bad/edgy/dangerous enough to qualify, you can use them.
3. You can post your book selections at any time once the thread opens, and you may make changes up until the end of the year.
4. You cannot use a book more than once in a particular option. Books between options may overlap.
5. Please let the Challenge Coordinator know if you are signing up, and she will add you to the participant list. Please let the Coordinator know when you have finished your challenges for the year.
6. Participants can do as many of the options as they wish. If they decide to repeat challenges, that is fine, but they must use new books from those used in the first challenge. Please specify which challenges you are doing. Please repost your progress regularly.
7. Participants can change their options and books anytime during the challenge.

Challenge Options:

Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:

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

Spelling Choices:

1.GOOD BOY GONE BAD (14 letters)
2. TOUCH HER AND YOU DIE (17 letters)
3. FROM HATE TO LUST TO LOVE (20 letters)
4. BABY I WOULD DIE FOR YOU (19 letters)
5. MAD BAD AND DANGEROUS TO KNOW (24 letters)
6. HE WOULD BURN DOWN THE WORLD FOR HER (29 letters)
7. IN LOVE WITH THE ENEMY (18 letters)
8. ITS COLD OUTSIDE BUT ITS WARM IN BED (29 letters)
9. GUARDING YOUR BODY BUT STEALING YOUR HEART (36 letters)
8. STEAMY PAPERBACK ROMANCE NOVEL (27 letters)
10. CAPTAIN SEXYPANTS (16 letters)
11. FATED TO BE HIS ALONE (17 letters)
12. WOLF IN SHEEPS CLOTHING (20 letters)
13. EMOTIONALLY SCARRED HERO (22 letters)
14. REDEEMED BY LOVE (14 letters)
15. Pick your own dangerous hero-related phrase to spell (minimum 15 letters)

Option B—World Wide Bad Boy Scavenger Hunt:

Instructions: The world is big and full of dangerous heroes. You have thirty chances to find a dangerous hero in thirty different places around the world. The one qualification is that only eight can be from the United States (you can use a particular state only once). The same goes for a country.

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Bonus (Out of This World)--collect a minimum of 10 heroes from different mythical/otherworldly locations):
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Option C--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

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

1. Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5.Immortal Warrior
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7.Vampire
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero ( Includes caped crimefighter with powers)
12. Elemental (able to harness the powers of nature)

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

Option D--Hero, Anti, or Villain

Instructions: For this option, you get to choose up to thirty book characters and assign them to one of the above characters. Anti-hero: a central character (protagonist) in a story, movie, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes. Conventional heroic attributes are things like optimism, honesty, strength, confidence, courage and virtue. Villain: a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot. (Description taken from Quora: https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-dif...). It will be a bit of eye of the beholder.

In order to complete this option, you must have at least fifteen characters assigned (and a minimum of five per category).

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Option E--Dangerous Historic Heroes:

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

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight
3. Archer/Bowman
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Buccaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
14.Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin
15.Historical Gangster
16.Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above)
17. Revolutionary or Freedom Fighter
18.Historical Soldier or Military Man

Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above)

Option F—Dangerous Hero Career Fair

Introduction: For this challenge, we'll showcase modern day dangerous heroes. Let's go to the Career Fair, with a twist.
Pick up brochures for at least fifteen of the below dangerous hero/bad boy career professions to assemble your ultimate portfolio.

1. Sniper/Marksman
2. Armed Forces: Army, Air Force, Marines Enlisted/Commissioned Soldier
3. Special Forces Soldier (Navy SEALS, Delta)
4. Mercenary or Military Contractor
5. Outlaw Biker
6. Undercover Agent/Spy
7. Fireman
8. Police Officer/Sheriff/State Trooper
9. Rock Star/Pop Star/Hip-Hop Mogul (The Shadier the Better)
10. Computer Hacker/Tech Guru
11. Private Investigator
12. Vigilante/Crimefighter
13. Organized Crime Boss
14. Bouncer/Bruiser/Heavy or Enforcer
15. Boxer/MMA Fighter
16. Corporate Raider/Cutthroat Businessman
17. Mad Scientist/Inventor
18. FBI/US Marshal/DEA/ATF/Federal Agent
19. Assassin/Contract Killer
20. Bodyguard/Security
21. Professional Thief
22. Cardsharp/Professional Gambler
23. Martial Artist
24. Stuntman/Professional Daredevil
25. Racecar Driver
26. Sports Player (has to be a bad boy type with a bad reputation)
27.Rodeo/Bronco/Bullrider/Wrangler
Bonus: Pick up to three other types of modern day dangerous hero types.



Option G: Character Archetypes
Instructions: This challenge is to read book for the different major character archetypes. Information taken from https://blog.reedsy.com/12-common-cha... and https://www.masterclass.com/articles/....

1. The Warrior
2. The Innocent
3. The Ruler
4. The Everyman
5. The Orphan
6. The Creator
7. The Caregiver
8. The Mentor/Sage
9. The Joker
10. The Magician
11. The Rebel
12. The Lover
13. The Seducer
14. The Outlaw
15. The Explorer

Option H: Dangerous Hero A to Z:
Instructions: For this challenge, you must read 26 different books with heroes whose names start with the letter they represent (exception is X Anywhere in the name of the hero counts.) The name can be their first, last, middle or nickname.

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

Instructions: You can come up with your own challenge that involves the theme of this group. It should be something to keep you occupied for most of the year. I would suggest aiming for a minimum of 15 books. It’s up to you otherwise.

Challenge Participants

Emily
Lacy
Natalie
Xeey
Danielle TBH
Suzanne

Spelling it out
1.GOOD BOY GONE BAD (14 letters)
G Gabrielle Sands - When She Loves 1.30
O-Osborne, Erin - Lashs Claim 1.17
O-Osborne, Erin - Talons Haven 1.17
D-Deja Brew All Over Again by Sylvie Stewart 1.11

B - Brooks, Teagan - Shaker 1.10
O-Osborne, Erin - Jaelyn's Impulse 1.19
Y-Young, Sandra L. Young - Ghostly Diva 5.26

G-Gage by LeAnn Ashers 2.14
O-Osborne, Erin - Deaths Devotion 2.2
N-Nanette Littlestone- Sweet Dreams by Claire 1.12
E- Erins Osborne - Boxers Fight 2.3

B-Bowerman, Cee - Zach 1.10
A- AJ Renwick - Banshees Breath 1/16
D Dearly Betrayed by BB Hamel 1.11


2. TOUCH HER AND YOU DIE (17 letters)
T-Tiffany Casper - Wrens Salvation 112
O- Osbrn, KE - Up in Flames 2.6
U-Unassuming Queen by Kylie Kent 4.5
C-Clearwaters Hope by Tiffany Casper 1.14
H-Hateful Promise - BB Hamel 1.3

H-Heard, Michelle - Falcon 1.2
E - Evelyn King - Way of Wayward Witches 2.14
R RC Reich - Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf 1.20

A-Aidans Ardor by Ciara St james 1.25
N-Noy CB Coming Home 1.16
D-Devils Den by Penny Dee 2.19

Devilish King by Kylie Kent 3.28
I-Indi Marie - Gios Devious Possession 1.4
E-Evanovich, Janet - Wicked Appetite 4.7


3. FROM HATE TO LUST TO LOVE (20 letters)
F-Finelli, Mila - Mafia Virgin 1.31
R-Reaper by LeAnn Ashers 2.15
O-Osborn, Erin - Shank's Tricky Situation 2.4
M MS Parker-Serving the Couturier 1.10

H-Hartman, Ruth - Murder She Meowed 2.12
A-Amy Q Barker - Amy and the CEO 2.17
T-Terror by LeAnn Ashers 2.17
E Ex- Amelia Shea 3.23

T-Tempting Taste by Sara Whintey 2.22
O-Out of Bounds by Tam DeRudder James 2.25

L-LeAnn Ashers - Andrey 2.16
U-Until Hanna by Aurora Rose Reynolds 5.29
S-Street, Alicia -Make Me Burn 3.6
T-Taking Care of the Mafia Boss by Flora Ferrari 2/28

T-Tiffany Casper - Clearwaters Miracle 3.5
O-Outlaw by Amelia Shea 4.5

L-Laylah Roberts - Wicked Prince 2.19
O-Outlaws Promise by Helena Newbury 4.19
V-Vincent, Lilith - Fear Me Love Me 1.5
E-Endless Vessel by Charles Soule 3.23


4. BABY I WOULD DIE FOR YOU (19 letters)
5. MAD BAD AND DANGEROUS TO KNOW (14 letters)
6. HE WOULD BURN DOWN THE WORLD FOR HER (29 letters)
7. IN LOVE WITH THE ENEMY (18 letters)
8. ITS COLD OUTSIDE BUT ITS WARM IN BED (29 letters)
9. GUARDING YOUR BODY BUT STEALING YOUR HEART (36 letters)
8. STEAMY PAPERBACK ROMANCE NOVEL (27 letters)
10. CAPTAIN SEXYPANTS (16 letters)
11. FATED TO BE HIS ALONE (17 letters)
12. WOLF IN SHEEPS CLOTHING (20 letters)
13. EMOTIONALLY SCARRED HERO (22 letters)
14. REDEEMED BY LOVE (14 letters)
15. Pick your own dangerous hero-related phrase to spell (minimum 15 letters) - JEALOUS ALPHA MALE

B-Blake, Zoe - Sweet Intensity 1.2
A-Ashers, LeAnn -Knight 2.14
B-Brooke May, Resisting Nature 2.9
Y-You Slay Me by Katie McAllister 6.1

I Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 2.1
W-Wolfe , Jaycee Mark of the Beast 1.8
O-Old Fashionned by Tiffany Casper 3.31
U-Until Willow by yAurora Rose Reynolds 6.2
L-Lisa Helen Gray- Aiden 3.11
D-Dee, Penny - Hell on Wheels 3.1

Draw - Amelia Shea 3.25
I-I Know Who You Are - Alice Feeney 3.5
E-Erin Osborne - Satans Revenge 4.30

F-Fearless lOve by KG Fletcher 2.23
O-Out of My League by Jessica Prince 4.28
R-RL Mathewson - The Project 2.23

Y-Year We Fell Down by Sarina Bowen 11.19
O-Osborne, Erin- Blades Awakening 6.13
u-Until Mayhem by Aurora Rose Reynlds 6.3

M-Michelle Heard- Hunted by a Shadow 2.10
A-Aiden by Lisa Helen Gray 3.12
D-Dead to rights by Jessica Prince 4.12

B - Beginners Luck by Kate Clayborn 1.31
A-Anthony Horowitz - Magpie Murders 3.15
D-Distraction by Aurora Rose Reynolds 6.3

A-Amelia Shea- The Saint 4.2
N-Nightmare in Him by Suzanne Wright 1.22
D-Dee, Penny- Bull 3.4

D-Doin A Dime by Lani Lynn Vale 4.17
A-Amelia Shea- The Rulebreaker 3.21
N -Noy C.B. - Finding Home 2.22
G-Grant, Pippa -Not My Kind of Hero 2.14
E-Enemy by Amelia Shea 4.2
R-Return - Amelia Shea 4.4
O-Osborne, Erin - Hadleighs Desire 5.4
U-Until Mayhem by Layla frost 7.9
S-Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James 2.27

T-Turn of the Tides by Jessica Prince 3.9
O-One True Mate by Julie Tettel 7.18

K Kyle Kay- A Sinners Promise 1.27
N-Noy, CB - Fearless 3.2
O-Oborne, Erin - Tanks Salvation 8.9
W-Wolfe, Jaycee -Break A Leg 1.5
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H-Hating the Rich bastard by B B Hamel 2.13
E-Evans, Jeneveir - Brute 6.20

W-Wolfe, Jaycee -Mangled Mirrors 1.6
O-O'Reilly, Mhairi - Jonesy 9.18
U-Unveiled Desire by J. Wine 11.17
L-Lisa Helen Gray -Faith 3.10
D-Double Delight by Julie Castle 6.24

B-BB Hamel - Shattered by control 3.5
U-Unwanted Desires by J Wine 11.24
R-Rowan Rosslar - The Closer 4.3
N-Noy, CB - Limitless 2.26

T-Tessa Bailey - My Killer Vacation 3.13
H-Hayden by Lisa Helen Grey
W-Winter People - Jennifer McMahon 2.9
O-O'reilly, Mihairi - Scotch 9.16
R-Rachelle Paige Cambell- Findsers Keepers, Cowboy 4.7
L-Lisa Helen Gray - Charlotte 3.17
D-Diabolique by Jordan Silver 6.6

F-Finding Cheer - Heather Schneider 4.18
O-O'Reilly, Mihari - Patche 9.12
R-Repeat Offender by Lani Lynn Vale 4.14

H-Heard, Michelle-Tears of Betrayal 3.19
E-Evans, Jeneveir Ryker 6.19
R-Ray Bradbury-Fahrenheit 451 42..0
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I-Isla Vaughn -Savage Lies 2.11
N Nicole Snow=Sweetest Obsession 3.2

L-Lisa Helen Gray - Maddox 3.15
O-Obsess by KL Donn 10.14
V - Very Wicked Arrangement - Scarlett Avery 1.18
E-Edge b Teagan Brooks 923

W-Wolf, Julia - PS Youre Intolerable 2.29
I-In case You Didn't Know - Tiffany Casper 2.24
T-Twisted Love by Ana Huang 4.0
H-Her List by Kylie Kent 3.20

T-Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas 5.14
H-Haas, Lori - Charming Chapter 3.27
E-Evans, Jeneveeier - KJ 6.15

E-Evans, Jeneveeier - Ranger 6.18
N-Noy, CB --Relenteless 2.27
E-Evans, Jeneveir - Brute Part 2 6.21
M-maya Gaston - Captured by the boss 3.5
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I-Imogen by Lisa Helen Gray 3.7
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S- Serving the Mogul by MS Parker 3.18

C-Cara Covington - Love Under Two Benedict 2.9
O-O'Reilly, Mhairi Midnight 9.18
L-Lani Lynn Vale Make me Your Villian 4.8
D-Dana Wayne - Texas Winds 4.23

O-O'Reilly, Mhairi Valley 9.19
U-Until May by Aurora Rose Reynolds 5.26
T-Teagan Brooks - Byte 6.28
S-Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James 2.27
I-Ira Levin - Rosemarys Baby 3.8
D-Devney Perry -Sable Peak 5.11
E-Elsie Silver-Reckless 7.15
B-Brooke May -Mating Chance 3.10
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T-Terrible Beauty by Anna Zaires 4.23

I-Inmate of the Month by Lani Lynn Vale 4.22
S-Stephanie Brother - Mafia Savages 3.24

W-West, Naomi - Gavriil Nikolaev 3.16
A-Amelia Shea - The Vow 4.6
R-Rhapsody in Black by Maria Elena Alsonso - Sierra 4.27
M-McCreight, Kimberly -Where They Found Her 4.14

I-Ink by Charlotte McGinlay 8.20
N-Not A Role Model by Lani Lynn Vale 4.9

B-Blackhouse by Carole Johnstone 3.19
E-Ezra by Mirrah McGee 7.29
D-Dervla McTiernan - The Ruin 6.17
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G-Glass Palace by Kathryn Trattnor 3.24
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A Amelia Shea - The Wildcard 3.26
R-Ray, Marika - mood swings and hockey flings 5.1
D-Devastated by RL Mathewson 11.1
I-Identity by Nora Roberts 4.22
N-Nomad by Amelia Shea 3.30
G-Georgia Le Carre-Boss From Hell 2.27

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O-O'Reilly, Mhairi - Leather 9.15
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R-Rose, Lila - Making Changes 5.4

B-Before I Let You go by Kellie Wallace 4.7
O-O'Reilly, Mhairi Storms Lucky Clover 9.29
D-Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams 5.24
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B-Bella Matthews- The Keeper 4.26
U-Unclaimed by Aidy Award11.22
T-Tiffany Casper - Rise 9.4

S-Shea, Amelia - The Prospect 3.31
T- Too Good TO Be True by Kristen Ashley 912
E-EK Hart - King 10.5
A-Allen, Sarah Addison - The Gorl Who Chaed the Moon 3.20
L-Lani Lynn Vale - Get Tragic 4.10
I-Invasion of the Body Snatchers by Jack Finney 5.30
N-Never Trust The Living by Lani Lynn Vale 4.13
G-Gen Pop by Lani Lynn Vale 4.18
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O-O' Reilly, Mhairi - Player 9.12
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R-Rebecca Bischoff - Summer of Mud 5.10

H-Healing Hearts by CM Alam 55
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A-Amelia Shea - The Chameleon 3.29
R-Rock Chick Revenge by Kristen Ashley 5.9
T-triptych by Karin Slaughter 6.5
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S-Strange and Unusual by Lani Lynn vale 4.10
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E-Erin Brockus - Finding Hope 8.10
A-Ashley, Kristen -Motorcycle Man 4.26
M-Marie James - Kincaid 4.21
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P-Player-Amelia Shea 4.5
A-Ashley, Jennifer- Pride Mates 5.7
P- Paulette Stout - What Eyes Can't See 5.5
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R-Rich SOB by Bijou Hunter 6.5
B-Black Sylvia - Master oradea 5.16
A-Ashley, Kristen - Rock Chick Rescue 5.10
C-Ciara St. James - Slashs Dove 2.22
K-King, CA - Just Ducky 5.11

R-Replacing My Ex by Jordan Silver 6.8
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M-More Than… Mirrah McGee 4.29
A-Ashley, Kristen - Penmort Castle 7.9
N-ND Jackson - Make Me Love You 6.3
C-Conjugal Visits - Lani Lynn Vale 4.15
E-Eve Black - Affliction 10.1

N-Nicole Craig - Bad Enough 6.17
O-O'Reilly Mhairi- Captive Hope 10.08
V-Velvet Kingedom by BB Hamel 2.7
E-Emi Hilton - Picking Pismo 8.28
L-Lani Lynn Vale - Jailbait 4.16
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C-centeno Kristy, Secrets of the Moon 4.4
A-Amelia Shea- Going Rogue 7.14
P-Patricia Cornwell-Postmortem 5.7
T-Tats by Charlotte McGinnlay 8.26
A-Amy Plum Die for Me 7.11
I-I cant even by Lani Lynn Vale 6.28
N-Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson 6.1

Shakedown by Lani Lynn Vale 4.22
E EK hart - jagger 11.15
X-Minx by sophie Lark 5.6
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P-Prince, Jessica - Should Have Been Me 7.2
A-Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland 7.24
N-Nisha J Tuli - Fate of the King 11.24
T-Tilly, SJ - Latte Darling 10.2
S-Shelly Laurenton - Beast Behaving Badly 5.019

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F-Fused With Him by Kylie Kent 5.3
A-Ava Silvers- A Vampire in Disguise 7.5
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E-Ellen Butler - Ink and Intrigue at the Ivy Inn 10.3
D-Drawn To Darkness by Michelle Heard 6.14

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B-Brooke May -Whiskey Throttle 6.19
E-Erin Osborne - Graves Claim 10.28

H - Higgins Clark, Mary - Where Are The Children?
I-In the Midst of Chaos by Nicole Bailey 6.22
S-Suzanne Wright- Hunted 4.30

AA.D Brazeu- Blood and Ravens 8.13
L-Laurenston, Shelly - Here Kitty Kitty 5.16
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N-No Cap by Lani Lynn Vale 627
E-Empower by Tiffany Casper 9.6
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E-Evergreen Academy by heather Schneider 11.11
M-Michelle Heard - Captured by a Sinner 5.17
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T-TL Drake-Riggs 913
I-Infatuation by Jane Henry 7.23
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N-Ninth Circle by Joran Silver 7.4
A-Ava Gray - His To Own 10.5
L-Lani Lynn Vale - Kitty Kitty 4.17
L-Lani Lynn Vale - Get Bucked 5.11
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S-Score, Lucy - The Mistletoe Kisser 6.1
C-Clown Motel by Lani Lynn Vale 5.23
A-All In by Jillian West 8.4
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R-Ray, Marika - Salt Love 7.1
E-Eve Langlais - Alpha Attacked 11/14
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H-Hilary Mantel - Wolf Hal 5.21
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R-Reine, SM - Six Moon Summer 6.21
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R-Red by MK Harkins 7.7
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D-Dagger by Charlotte mcGinlay 8.24
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M-Maverick by Sarina Hart 6.7
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D-Doc by CL McGinlay 8.26

B-Born to be a Badger - Shelly Laurenston 5.23
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L-Lani Lynn Vale - Last Day of My Life 5.16
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V-Vengeful Commander by Laylah Roberts 2.21
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J-Jaycee Wolfe - Deathwatch Beetle 1.8
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A-Aria Ray - Sieges Twins 9.27
L-Layla Frost - Wild Wicked Obsession 5.23
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S-Suzanne Wright- The Wicked in Me 5.18

A-Anise Storm -Forbiddenly Yours 9.1
L-Listen Pitch by Lani Lynn Vale 6.1
P-Prince, Jessica - Sweet Sunshine 6.2
H-Henry, Jane - Devotion 7.19
A-Anne Mercier - Falling Down 8.19

M-Mantel, Hilary - Bring Up The Bodies 6.7
A-Axel by Charlotte McGinlay 8.23
L-Lyons Crew- Jordan Silver 7.6
E-Eve Langlais - Defying Pack Law 10.21
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W-Wright, Suzanne The Favor 5.7
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L-Libby Kay - Buckeye Falls Christmas 12.17
f-Funk, Mallory - Coming Home 6..11

I-Indie Marie - Marcellos Obessession 108
N-Not Ready by Jillian West 7.026

S-Silver, Jordan - Midlife Woes 5.21
H-Hunter Snow - Rock Crush and Roll 8.1
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P-Predator Book One by Brooke May 7.16
S*Suzanne Wright - From Rags 6.7
C-Chalk Dirty To Me by Lani Lynn Vale 6.29
L-Lyons Sngel by Jordan Silver 7.6
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T-Taken by the Wolf Lord by Skye Wilson 11.22
H-Hammer Cee Bowerman 8.2
I-It Wasn’t Me by Lani Lynn Vale 8.16
N-Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Sylive stewart 10.8
G Game - Vi Keeland 4.16


Regions:
1-Vancouver Canada- Know the Score Kylie Kent 5.1
2-Montana - Man Hunt by Vanessa Vale 7.7
3-Massachusets - Beloved by Jane Henry 7.22
4-Texas-Center Mass by Lani Lynn Vale 7.8
5-Wyoming-Breaker by Jules Ford 9.4
6-New York Perfectly Imperfect by Harper Sloan 9.9
7-Nevada - Bratvas Forced Bride by Veda Rose 10.4
8-Maryland - Lord of Punishment - Piper Stone 10.8
9-Ibiza - When She Unravels by Gabrielle Sands 10.9
10-New York - Almost perfect by Jessica Prince 11.19
11-Wisconsin - Hammers Swing by Jessa Aarons 11.30

Bonus (Out of This World)--collect a minimum of 10 heroes from 1-Game of Thrones - George RR Martin 5.31 (Winterfell etc)
2-Mate Marked by Georgette St Clair 7.17 -Silver Creek
3-Ready or Not by Jillian West 7.29 (Omegaverse)
4-Her Sapphire Blade by Sarah Biglow (Camelot) 8.30
5-Laipidius -by Matthew Runals (Novum Albion)

Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.
1. Angel or demon-The Monsters Den by Jillian West 7.15
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter Wolfen by Madaeliene Montague 7.21
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5.Immortal Warrior-viper by Suzanne Wright 10.1
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension The Waydowns by Robert Rife 11.1
7.Vampire
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero ( Includes caped crimefighter with powers)
12. Elemental (able to harness the powers of nature)

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

Option D--Hero, Anti, or Villain

Instructions: For this option, you get to choose up to thirty book characters and assign them to one of the above characters. Anti-hero: a central character (protagonist) in a story, movie, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes. Conventional heroic attributes are things like optimism, honesty, strength, confidence, courage and virtue. Villain: a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot. (Description taken from Quora: https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-dif...). It will be a bit of eye of the beholder.

In order to complete this option, you must have at least fifteen characters assigned (and a minimum of five per category).

Hero:
1-Stout of My League - Syvia Stewart 6.25 (Joey) Hero
2-Marrying My Ex's Boss by Jordan Silver 6.9
3-Bad Boy by Jordan Silver 7.17
4-Billionaire by Jordan Silver 7.23
5-Fries before Guys by Lani Lynn Vale 8.14

Anti-Hero:
1-Wild King by K.M. Scott 8.7
2-Gunner by Charlotte MCGinlay 8.20
3 Flame by Charlotte McGinlay 8.22
4-Hawk by CL McGinlay 8.22
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Villain:
1-Always Meant to Be by CL McGinlay 10.2
2-Bratvas Hostage Brude by Veda Rose 10.27
3 Unbreakable Vow by Measha Stone 10.15
4 Irish Arrangement by Leona White 10.29
5-Corrupted Union by Jill Ramsower 11.4

Option F—Dangerous Hero Career Fair

Introduction: For this challenge, we'll showcase modern day dangerous heroes. Let's go to the Career Fair, with a twist.
Pick up brochures for at least fifteen of the below dangerous hero/bad boy career professions to assemble your ultimate portfolio.

1. Sniper/Marksman
2. Armed Forces: Army, Air Force, Marines Enlisted/Commissioned Soldier
3. Special Forces Soldier (Navy SEALS, Delta) Snow by Jules Ford 9.3
4. Mercenary or Military Contractor
5. Outlaw Biker-Smokey by Charlotte McGinlay 8.26
6. Undercover Agent/Spy
7. Fireman
8. Police Officer/Sheriff/State Trooper- Just Kidding by Lani Lynn Vale 8.4
9. Rock Star/Pop Star/Hip-Hop Mogul (The Shadier the Better)-My Only Sunshine by EK Hart 10.11
10. Computer Hacker/Tech Guru-Tech by Charlotte McGinlay 8.28
11. Private Investigator Body in the Backyard by Lucy Score 7.19
12. Vigilante/Crimefighter Cash by Jules Ford 8.30
13. Organized Crime Boss -Mouth by Jordan Silver 7.9
14. Bouncer/Bruiser/Heavy or Enforcer Hawk by Sarina Hart 10..23
15. Boxer/MMA Fighter - Predator Part Two by Brooke May 7.28
16. Corporate Raider/Cutthroat Businessman Confessing to the CEO by Iona Rose 10.9
17. Mad Scientist/Inventor
18. FBI/US Marshal/DEA/ATF/Federal Agent
19. Assassin/Contract Killer- Beautiful Assassin by Jordan Silver 7.10
20. Bodyguard/Security Never Again by RL Mathewson 98
21. Professional Thief
22. Cardsharp/Professional Gambler
23. Martial Artist
24. Stuntman/Professional Daredevil Comingn in from the Cold by Sarina Bowen 11/11
25. Racecar Driver
26. Sports Player (has to be a bad boy type with a bad reputation) Plus Two by Jillian West 10.14
27.Rodeo/Bronco/Bullrider/Wrangler
Bonus: Pick up to three other types of modern day dangerous hero types.



Option G: Character Archetypes
Instructions: This challenge is to read book for the different major character archetypes. Information taken from https://blog.reedsy.com/12-common-cha... and https://www.masterclass.com/articles/....

1. The Warrior-Lyons Heart by Jordan Silver 7.9
2. The Innocent Delectable by RL Mathewson 12.5
3. The Ruler - Bulls Duchess by Ciara St James 9.25
4. The Everyman From Darkness into Love by Sophie Barstow 7.21
5. The Orphan Knot her goal by Ari wright 8.8
6. The Creator
7. The Caregiver-Merged With Him by Kylie Kent 10.30
8. The Mentor/Sage Pack For Christma by Jilian Wst 8.4
9. The Joker
10. The Magician
11. The Rebel-Charlie Foxtrot by Lani Lynn Vale 11.1
12. The Lover Wildfire Knockout by Brooke May 8.18
13. The Seducer Silent Vows by Jill Ramsower 11.1
14. The Outlaw-Tank's Unexpected Child by Aria Ray 10.1
15. The Explorer

Option H: Dangerous Hero A to Z:
Instructions: For this challenge, you must read 26 different books with heroes whose names start with the letter they represent (exception is X Anywhere in the name of the hero counts.) The name can be their first, last, middle or nickname.

A: Clap Back - Lani Lynn vale 9.26 (Auden)
B: Blade - Wolfs Awakening by Ava Blake 11.13
C:-Go Fetch by Shelly Laurenston 7.10 (Conal)
D: Damian - Savage Devotion by Ajme Williams 11.10
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G:Gavin- Bad mother by Mia Sheridan 11.8
H: Betrayal by Jennifer Rainnes - Hunter 10.11
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J:-James Be My LITtle Baby by Stephanie Cafferey 8.6
K: Kylian - Quarterback Keeper by Ila Vaughn 10.26
L: Luca by Cee Bowerman 10.4
M: Matteo by Cee Bowerman 11.18
N: Noah - Returning to You by Charlotte McGinlay 11.10
O:
Pbest of Me by Jessica Prince 9.27 (Patrick)
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R: Ricky Lee - Wolf with Benefits by Shelly Laurenston 7.22
S: The Family by Jordan Silver 7.14 (Shane)
T: Talon - Holding Out by Lila Rose 11.3
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V: Valentin by BB Hamel 12.6
W: Whiskey - Whiskey on the Rocks by Jessa Aarons 11.29
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Z: Zeno Deadly Motives by Anise Storm 11/13

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Duration: January 1-December 31, 2024

Option C--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

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

1. Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5.Immortal Warrior
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7.Vampire
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero ( Includes caped crimefighter with powers)
12. Elemental (able to harness the powers of nature)

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

Option F—Dangerous Hero Career Fair

Introduction: For this challenge, we'll showcase modern day dangerous heroes. Let's go to the Career Fair, with a twist.
Pick up brochures for at least fifteen of the below dangerous hero/bad boy career professions to assemble your ultimate portfolio.

1. Sniper/Marksman
2. Armed Forces: Army, Air Force, Marines Enlisted/Commissioned Soldier
3. Special Forces Soldier (Navy SEALS, Delta)
4. Mercenary or Military Contractor
5. Outlaw Biker
6. Undercover Agent/Spy
7. Fireman
8. Police Officer/Sheriff/State Trooper
9. Rock Star/Pop Star/Hip-Hop Mogul (The Shadier the Better)
10. Computer Hacker/Tech Guru
11. Private Investigator
12. Vigilante/Crimefighter
13. Organized Crime Boss
14. Bouncer/Bruiser/Heavy or Enforcer
15. Boxer/MMA Fighter
16. Corporate Raider/Cutthroat Businessman
17. Mad Scientist/Inventor
18. FBI/US Marshal/DEA/ATF/Federal Agent
19. Assassin/Contract Killer
20. Bodyguard/Security
21. Professional Thief
22. Cardsharp/Professional Gambler
23. Martial Artist
24. Stuntman/Professional Daredevil
25. Racecar Driver
26. Sports Player (has to be a bad boy type with a bad reputation)
27.Rodeo/Bronco/Bullrider/Wrangler
Bonus: Pick up to three other types of modern day dangerous hero types.

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Duration: January 1 - December 31


Option B—World Wide Bad Boy Scavenger Hunt:

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Regions:

1. Wild Man - Kristen Ashley | USA, Colorado 2/4/2024
2. Perfect Chemistry - Simone Elkeles | USA, Illinois 12/1/2024
3. Naked in Death - JD Robb | USA, New York 15/5/2024
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Option C--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

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1. Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god

3.Werewolf or shapeshifter The Awakening 7/8/2024

4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User Fourth Wing 10/4/2024

5.Immortal Warrior From Blood and Ash 20/1/2024

6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension Dark Planet Warriors: The Complete Serial 15/6/2024

7.Vampire Immortal Prince 6/12/2024

8.Faerie (any Fae creature) Ruthless Fae 10/8/2024

9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific) Finders Keepers 16/7/2024

10.Time-Traveler Eternal Reign 30/11/2024

11.Superhero ( Includes caped crimefighter with powers)
12. Elemental (able to harness the powers of nature)

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

I just wanna thank you for this immense effort! I'm just looking and feeling overwhelmed, you put this baby together... like, kudos.


Option E--Dangerous Historic Heroes:

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

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight
3. Archer/Bowman
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Buccaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
14.Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin
15.Historical Gangster
16.Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above)
17. Revolutionary or Freedom Fighter
18.Historical Soldier or Military Man

Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above)

Option F—Dangerous Hero Career Fair

Introduction: For this challenge, we'll showcase modern day dangerous heroes. Let's go to the Career Fair, with a twist.
Pick up brochures for at least fifteen of the below dangerous hero/bad boy career professions to assemble your ultimate portfolio.

1. Sniper/Marksman
2. Armed Forces: Army, Air Force, Marines Enlisted/Commissioned Soldier
3. Special Forces Soldier (Navy SEALS, Delta)
4. Mercenary or Military Contractor
5. Outlaw Biker
6. Undercover Agent/Spy
7. Fireman
8. Police Officer/Sheriff/State Trooper
9. Rock Star/Pop Star/Hip-Hop Mogul (The Shadier the Better)
10. Computer Hacker/Tech Guru
11. Private Investigator
12. Vigilante/Crimefighter
13. Organized Crime Boss
14. Bouncer/Bruiser/Heavy or Enforcer
15. Boxer/MMA Fighter
16. Corporate Raider/Cutthroat Businessman
17. Mad Scientist/Inventor
18. FBI/US Marshal/DEA/ATF/Federal Agent
19. Assassin/Contract Killer
20. Bodyguard/Security
21. Professional Thief
22. Cardsharp/Professional Gambler
23. Martial Artist
24. Stuntman/Professional Daredevil
25. Racecar Driver
26. Sports Player (has to be a bad boy type with a bad reputation)
27.Rodeo/Bronco/Bullrider/Wrangler
Bonus: Pick up to three other types of modern day dangerous hero types.

Xeey wrote: "I just wanna thank you for this immense effort! I'm just looking and feeling overwhelmed, you put this baby together... like, kudos.


Option E--Dangerous Historic Heroes:

Instructions: For the ..."

Thanks, Xeey!

*Sorry I miscounted in the Spell It Out Challenge.
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I don't read as much as I used to, so I'm going to keep it simple and just do Option A--Spell It Out, for now. If things change, I may add on.
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Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group
DHASG 2024 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2024

Progress: 19 out of 19

Description: This group was formed for love of dangerous heroes, so why not celebrate them as our flagship challenge? Read books for challenges designed around the essence of what makes a hero dangerous.

General Rules:
(view spoiler)[1. Books must be read between the time period of January 1st and December 31st of 2024. You can start as early as 12:00am on January 1st, and must be done by 11:59pm December 31st. A member can join the challenge at any point during the year.
2. The books you use do not have to be romance. If you read a fictional book of any kind with a hero that you feel is bad/edgy/dangerous enough to qualify, you can use them.
3. You can post your book selections at any time once the thread opens, and you may make changes up until the end of the year.
4. You cannot use a book more than once in a particular option. Books between options may overlap.
5. Please let the Challenge Coordinator know if you are signing up, and she will add you to the participant list. Please let the Coordinator know when you have finished your challenges for the year.
6. Participants can do as many of the options as they wish. If they decide to repeat challenges, that is fine, but they must use new books from those used in the first challenge. Please specify which challenges you are doing. Please repost your progress regularly.
7. Participants can change their options and books anytime during the challenge. (hide spoiler)]

Challenge Options:

Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:

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

4. BABY I WOULD DIE FOR YOU (19 letters)
B: Kirsten Beyer; No Man's Land - *** - 2/29/2024 - 2 Pages
A: Ali Hazelwood; Love, Theoretically - ***** - 2/19/2024 - 389 Pages
B: Sawyer Bennett; Sugar Rush - **** - 4/11/2024 - 301 Pages
Y: Gene Luen Yang; Lunar New Year Love Story - ***** - 2/15/2024 - 352 Pages

I: I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy - ***** - 2/24/2024 - 320 Pages

W: When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill - **** - 1/29/2024 - 367 Pages
O: Barbara O'Neal; When We Believed in Mermaids - **** - 1/13/2024 - 348 Pages
U: Under the Christmas Tree by Robyn Carr - ***** - 2/5/2024 - 93 Pages
L: Laurie Gilmore; The Pumpkin Spice Café - ***** - 1/11/2024 - 267 Pages
D: Christina Dodd; Scent of Darkness - ***** - 1/21/2024 - 416 Pages

D: Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto - **** - 2/3/2024 - 302 Pages
I: I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts: Mini-Meditations for Saints, Sinners, and the Rest of Us by Kristin Chenoweth - ***** - 2/10/2024 - 224 Pages
E: Erika Johansen; The Kingdom of Sweets - **** - 1/23/2024 - 368 Pages

F: Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah - ***** - 2/29/2024 - 279 Pages
O: Out There by Seaerra Miller - ***** - 2/4/2024 - 232 Pages
R: Cody Rigsby; XOXO, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness - *** - 1/9/2024 - 240 Pages

Y: Victoria Ying; City of Illusion - ***** - 2/17/2024 - 256 Pages
O: Olivia Dade; Spoiler Alert - *** - 5/30/2024 - 409 Pages
U: Anne Ursu; The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy - *** - 2/20/2024 - 423 Pages