Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

2025 A-Z Male Character Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2025 - December 31, 2025

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

The Guidelines:
✩ For the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z , any male character with the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z in his 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 2025, 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!

Don't hesitate to ask any questions!

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A: [Anthony] His Boss for Christmas by Alessandra Hazard 1/2 ★ ★★☆
B: [Bron] Knocked for Six by Willow Thomas 1/7 ★★
C:[Campbell] Goaltender Interference by Ari Baran 1/10 ★★★★☆
D: [Derek] Split by Mel Bossa 1/7 ★★★☆
E: [Elliot] Cold as Ice by Beth Bolden 1/16 ★★★☆
F: [Finn] When He Saved Me by Melody Claire 1/5 ★★★☆
G: [Gray] The Puck Chase by G.N. Wright 1/18 ★★★☆
H: [Hucklee] Finding Delaware by Bree Wiley 1/2 ★★★★☆
I:[Israel] (Watch Me) Body You - Avril Ashton 5/8 ★★★★☆
J: [James] Dads with Benefits by Jason Collins 1/14 ★★★☆
K: [Knight] Forbidden Titan by E.V. Olsen 3/14 ★★★★ ½
L: [Luca] Demon by Joel Abernathy 1/13 ★★★☆
M: [Milo] Bolt From the Blue by Willow Thomas 1/6 ★★
N: [Nick] Crossroads by Riley Hart 1/4 ★★★½
O: [O'Shea] Goaltender Interference by Brigham Vaughn 1/24 ★★★½
P: [Peters] His Boss for Christmas by Alessandra Hazard 1/2 ★ ★★☆
Q: [Quinn] Saying I Do - Cameron Dane 3/2 ★★★☆
R: [Rivers] - A Prairie Dog's Love Song by Eli Easton 1/16 ★★★☆
S: [Stone] - From Coast to Coast by J.J. Mulder 1/20 ★★★★☆
T: [Tony] Home Work - Kaje Harper 3/2 ★★★★☆
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V: [Valentine] Devil by Joel Abernathy 1/12 ★★★☆
W:[Wyatt] Trunk and a Skunk by Joyee Flynn 2/8 ★★☆
X: [Xavier] Cinder - Marie Sexton 4/11 ★★★½
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Z:[Zeke] Shots on Net by J.J. Mulder 2/5 ★ ★ ★★☆

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✅C: Clay - Black Hat, White Witch - 20/2
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✅E: Emory - Glimmer of Death - 22/1
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✅G: Gunnar - The Vampire and the Case of the Secretive Siren - 20/1
✅H: Hugo - Fiendish Delights - 11/2
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✅J: Jotaro Kujo - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Shining Diamond's Demonic Heartbreak, Vol. 1 - 12/2
✅ K: Kierce - Amber Gambler - 11/8
✅L: Lukas - Brimstone Bound - 14/1
✅M: Max - Relic Hunter - 12/1
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(view spoiler)[[A-Apollyon, [book:Destined for an Early Grave Dramatized Adaptation |181698085]7-13-25, 5 stars
B- Blake, Ho Ho Homicidal Maniac2-9-25, 4 stars
C- Cat, Halfway to the Grave Dramatized Edition 7/9/25, 5 stars
D- Dex Dickhead 6/18/25, 5 stars
E- Ezra, Grind6/8/25, 5 stars
F- Fane, Laurent and the Beast7/30/25, 5 stars
G- Gage, Carnival Monster2-14-25, 3.5 stars
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I-Ian, One Foot in the Grave Dramatized Edition
J- Justina, This Side Of The Grave Dramatized Adaptation 7/15/25, 5 stars
K- Knox, Wanted6/20/25, 5 stars
L- Lux, Light Me Up: A M/M Lamp Romance1-23-25, 4 stars
M- Mencheres, At Grave's End Dramatized Edition 7-11-25, 5 stars
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O- Olly, Always Watching7/22/25, 3.5 stars
P-Pom Pounded by the Pommel Horse3-1-25, 3.5
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R- Rowan All I Want for Christmas Is Revenge 2-26-25, 4.5 stars
S-Simon Gentlemen Prefer Villains4/1/25, 4.5 stars
T- Tristan, The Contract7/6/25, 5 stars
U- Uttin, The Barbarian's Tribute8/24/25, 4 stars
V- Vlad, Destined for an Early Grave Dramatized Adaptation
W-Winter, Winter and the Wolves: An MMM Mpreg Omegaverse Romance6/30/25
X- Xander, Not All Himbos Wear Capes3/17/25, 4 stars
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Z- Zion, Putting out for a hero 4/15/25<, 5 stars/b> (hide spoiler)]

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A. Austin - Magical Midlife Love by KF Breene, Finished 1/10
B. Bennett - The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore, Finished 2/6
C. Chance - One Hot Chance by Anna Durand, Finished 1/2
D. Dante - My Favorite Kidnapper by Melanie Moreland, Finished 1/10
E. Evan - Diamonds and Dirt Roads by Erin Nicholas, Finished 1/20
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G. Gavin - The Rancher Returns by Brenda Jackson, Finished 1/11
H. Hayden - Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe, Finished 1/11
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J. Josh - My Best Friend's Mardi Gras Wedding by Erin Nicholas, Finished 1/18
K. Kieran - Sin & Spirit by KF Breene, Finished 1/5
L. Li Tao - The Dragon and the Pearl by Jeannie Lin, Finished 1/14
M. Shane Miller - Blindsided by Eden Finley, Finished 2/5
N. Nathan - Happy After All by Maisey Yates, Finished 1/29
O. Okarun - Dandadan, Vol. 1 by Tatsu Yukinobu, Finshed 1/31
P. Parker - High Heels and Haystacks by Erin Nicholas, Finished 1/27
Q. Quentin - Before the Chaos by Maggie Rawdon, Finished 2/11
R. Rafe - Hero for Hire by Margaret Madigan & Merissa McCain, Finished 1/5
S. Saint - Silent Night by ML Philpitt, Finished 1/2
T. Toran - Ruthless by Kate Rudolph, Finished 1/1
U. Quentin - Rival Hearts by Maggie Rawdon, Finished 2/12
V. Vaughn - The Duke's Inconvenient Bride by Jayne Rivers, Finished 1/22
W. Wyatt - Nine Month Contract by Amy Daws, Finished 1/2
X. Alex - Hot Holiday Nights by Jaci Burton, Finished 2/28
Y. Cody - She's Got Game by Laura Heffernan, Finished 2/14
Z. Dergoz - Wed to the Alien Brute by January Bell, Finished 1/6

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2025 A-Z Male Character Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2025 - December 31, 2025

✩ For the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z , any male character with the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z in his name is acceptable (the letter can be found in any part of their name)

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B. Barnabas Collins Barnabas Collins Versus the Warlock by Marilyn Ross 01/04/2025
C. Callum Stewart Royal Valentine by Sariah Wilson 01/05/2025
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T. Theodore "Theo" Luck With Any Luck by Ashley Poston 01/03/2025
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A. - Ares Windsor - The Wrong Bride - ✘
B. - Burke Dunne - A Shifter for New Years - ✘
C. - Chris Kingman - The C*ck Down the Block - ✘
D. - Declan Kingman - The Wiener Across the Way - ✘
E. - Edison Held - Witches Get Stuff Done - ✘
F. - Charlie Florek - One Golden Summer - ✘
G. - Gerard Sovereign - Sovereign - ✘
H - Hades - A Touch of Darkness - ✘
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J. Choi Jihoon - The Comeback - ✘
K. - King Kane Ravenwood - A Dawn of Onyx - ✘
L. - Lachlan Kane - Leather & Lark - ✘
M. - Micheal Crist - Corrupt - ✘
N. -North Hunter - Among the Heather - ✘
O. Orion - Heartless Sky - ✘
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R. - Kenan Ross - Hook Shot - ✘
S. - Sin Wilder - Wild Wolf - ✘
T. - Tommy Kavanagh - Binding 13 - ✘
U. - Joshua Copeland - The Friend Zone - ✘
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X - Alex - People We Meet on Vacation - ✘
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2025 A-Z Male Character Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

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

The Guidelines:
✩ For the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z , any male character with the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z in his 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 2025, 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!

Completed: 26/26

A. Alex Jensen: Baby Teeth - Zoje Stage 1/1/25
B. Berry, Nick: Undead and Uneasy - MaryJanice Davidson 1/11/25
C. Charlie Gordon: Flowers for Algernon - Daniel Keyes 1/29/25
D. Dunbar, John: Dances with Wolves - Michael Blake 1/17/25
E. Eli: Lords of Summer - Kayla Wren 2/2/25
F. Friedrich Mandl: The Only Woman in the Room - Marie Benedict 1/10/25
G. Galen Vachon: Indigo - Beverly Jenkins 1/30/25
H. Henry Perowne: Saturday - Ian McEwan 2/4/25
I. Indigo, Jackson: Indigo Fire - Vickie McKeehan 2/28/25
J. Joe Morelli: Fearless Fourteen - Janet Evanovich 1/2/25
K. Keith Clayton - The Lucky One 2/26/25
L. Linden Howard: Wither - Lauren DeStefano 1/4/25
M. Maddox Holiday: The Naughty, The Nice and The Nanny - Willa Nash 1/3/25
N. Norris Marshall: The Bone Garden - Tess Gerritsen 1/31/25
O. Owens, T. Ray: The Secret Life of Bees - Sue Monk Kidd 3/8/25
P. Pat Peoples: The Silver Linings Playbook - Matthew Quick 1/11/25
Q. Quinn, Francis Xavier: Persuader - Lee Child 4/5/25
R. Ryker: Forever Magic - T.M. Cromer 1/1/25
S. Shane Collins: Feast of Fools - Rachel Caine 1/4/25
T. Ted Maxwell: Hidden Pictures - Jason Rekulak 1/16/25
U. Unruh, Greg: U is for Undertow - Sue Grafton 7/30/25
V. Vladimir Sanguinati - Written in Red 3/29/25
W. Walker: Beautifully Broken Pieces - Catherine Cowles 1/3/25
X. Xuereb, Rafe: Moonlit Magic - T.M. Cromer 1/20/25
Y. Yarvi: Half a King - Joe Abercrombie 5/14/25
Z. Zayden Moon - Tough and Tamed 3/25/25

Completed - 25/26

A - Apex | A Bloom in Winter, J.R. Ward | 1/18
B - Bernard, James | First Lie Wins, Ashley Elston | 2/2
C - Carl | The Door-to-Door Bookstore, Carsten Henn | 1/14
D - Derek | Fatal Mistake, Marie Force | 6/24
E - Eric | Undead and Unemployed, MaryJanice Davidson | 1/22
F - Flynn | Outrageous, M.S. Force | 2/8
G - Gary | The Wedding People, Alison Espach | 1/28
H - Prof Hill | Miss Morgan's Book Brigade, Janet Skeslien Charles | 1/16
I - Iverson | Informed Risk, Robyn Carr | 1/9
J - James | An Ordinary Girl: A Hearfelt Romance, Betty Neels | 1/5
K - Kringle, Matt | Jingle Bell Beard, Julie Kriss | 1/2
L - Worth Lansing | A Whole New Light
M - Michael | The Black Flamingo, Dean Atta | 1/11
N - Newhouse | Running Mate, Leah Brunner | 2/15
O - O'Donnell | The Memory Weaver, Jane Kirkpatrick | 1/6
P - Peter | Doctor for Christmas, Patricia W. Fischer | 3/6
Q - Quentin | The Ministry of Time, Kaliane Bradley | 4/21
R - Rikkard | In the Eye of the Storm, Robert Thier | 2/17
S - Sturbridge | Romance in Sleepy Hollow, Marcia Lynn McClure | 2/13
T - Tim | Next Door Billionaire's Surprise Baby, Ivy Karr | 1/21
U - Edmund | Storm and Silence, Robert Thier | 6/22
V - Volux | The First Man in Rome, Colleen McCullough | 6/18
W - White, Rian | Full Speed to a Crash Landing, Beth Revis | 1/20
X - Xaden | Onyx Storm, Rebecca Yarros | 2/4
Y - Yash | Sleepless in Dubai
Z - Zooey | Franny and Zooey, J.D. Salinger | 1/24

2025 A-Z Male Character Challenge

Duration: 01 Jan. 2025 - 31 Dec. 2025
Rules
- male character‘s name beginning with the letters of the alphabet
- For the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z: any character with the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z in his name is acceptable (the letter can be found in any part of his name).
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My A-Z Male Character Challenge (msg 13)

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🔺A ❱❱ Alec Danthers ❱❱ Sexy in Stilettos
☑️B ❱❱ Burke Logan ❱❱ Irish Rose ❱❱ 01.25 ★★★★
🔺C ❱❱ Connor Malone ❱❱ Sweet Possession
☑️D ❱❱ Desmond Sullivan ❱❱ Bananapants ❱❱ 02.18 ★★★★
☑️E ❱❱ Ethan Cruz ❱❱ Exposed ❱❱ 02.23 ★★★★
🔺F ❱❱ Frankie Smith ❱❱ Whiskey and Gumdrops
🔺G ❱❱ Gage Barringer ❱❱ Gage
☑️H ❱❱ Holt Winston ❱❱ Once Upon a Cowboy ❱❱ 02.02 ★★★
☑️I ❱❱ Ian McNabb ❱❱ Passions in Death ❱❱ 02.22 ★★★★
🔺J ❱❱ Julius Heartstriker ❱❱ A Dragon of a Different Color
🔺K ❱❱ Kaleb Wakefield ❱❱ Release
🔺L ❱❱ Lincoln Daniels ❱❱ The Pucking Wrong Number
🔺M ❱❱ Marcus Radwell ❱❱ The Inconvenient Duchess
🔺N ❱❱ Noah Lloyd ❱❱ A Willow Creek Christmas
🔺O ❱❱ Oliver, Locke ❱❱ Locke and Key
☑️P ❱❱ Patrick Murphy ❱❱ Can't Buy Me Love ❱❱ 01.05 ★★★★
☑️Q ❱❱ Quan Diep ❱❱ The Heart Principle ❱❱ 03.08 ★★★★
☑️R ❱❱ Rafe Brandon ❱❱ Say Yes to the Marquess ❱❱ 03.15 ★★★★
☑️S ❱❱ Sam Hinton ❱❱ Random Acts of Trust ❱❱ 02.28 ★★★★
☑️T ❱❱ Tai Niko ❱❱ May ❱❱ 01.31 ★★★
🔺U ❱❱ Umberto Niro ❱❱ Christmas With a Palace Thief
🔺V ❱❱ Vassos, Nikolaos ❱❱ Love At Sea
🔺W ❱❱ William Harrigan ❱❱ Stars in Their Eyes
☑️X ❱❱ Xavier Leduc ❱❱ My Liege of Dark Haven ❱❱ 01.18 ★★★★
🔺Y ❱❱ Yates, Ransom ❱❱ Reunited in Love
🔺Z ❱❱ Zane Cates ❱❱ No Kissing under the Boardwalk

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2025 A-Z Male Character Challenge
January 1st, 2025 - December 31, 2025

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

The Guidelines:
✩ For the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z , any male character with the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z in his 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 2025, 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!

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A - Dane Anson - Murder at the Alaskan Lodge - Karen Whiddon (HRS #2280 -June 2024) - Jan 8
B - Declan Byrning - The Duke's Guide to Fake Courtship - Jade Lee (HH #1841 - Feb 2025) - Jan 21
C - Cole Perriman - Her Mission with a SEAL - Cindy Dees (HRS #1981 - Feb 2018) - Jan 28
D - Dougal McCarrick - Love Letters from Her Cowboy - Sasha Summers (HSE #3075 - Jan 2025) - Jan 5
E - Emmett O'Malley - The Duke’s Man-At-Arms - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - Dec 2024) - Jan 2



F - Theo Filliol - 21 Days with the Lyon - Shana Galen (Dragonblade - Feb 2025) - Feb 8
G - Garrett Caldwell - Shadow Survivors - Julie Miller (HI #2215 - Apr 2024) - Jan 15
H - Blake Harrison - Stateroom for Two - Glenna Finley (Signet - Apr 1980) - Feb 19
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L - William Leighton - Hunted on the Bay -
Amber Leigh Williams (HRS #2230 - May 2023) - Jan 11
M - Malcolm Colton - Colton's K-9 Rescue - Colleen Thompson (HRS #2307 - Jan 2025) - Jan 2
N - Noah Turner - Better Than Friends - Jill Shalvis (HarperCollins - Jan 2025) - Jan 23
O - Oliver Harrington - The Imperfect Lyon - Aviva Orr (Dragonblade - Jan 2025) - Jan 7



P - Monty Powell - Wyoming Christmas Conspiracy - Juno Rushdan (HI #2260 - Jan 2025) - Jan 25
Q - Aaron Quentin - Find Her - Katherine Garbera (HRS #2313 - Feb 2025) - Jan 22
R - Robert Strathford - The Loyalty of a Lyon - Linda Rae Sande (Dragonblade - Mar 2025) - Mar 13
S - Stuart Layton - River Wild - BJ Daniels (HQN - Jan 2025) - Jan 6
T - Dylan Tucker - Home Sweet Christmas - Susan Mallery (HQN - Oct 2022) - Feb 6



U - Seamus Flaherty - The Duke's Champion - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - June 2025) - June 25
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W - Kenji Wada - Christmas Bodyguard - Katherine Garbera (HRS #2297 - Oct 2024) - Jan 17
X - Xander Quentin - Safe in Her Bodyguard's Arms - Katherine Garbera (HRS #2281 - June 2024) - Jan 10
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✅️A. Alex Ramirez | The Problem with Dating | (2/14) | 5⭐️
✅️B. Beckett Davis | Near Miss | (2/7) | 5⭐️
✅️C. Colter Brooks | All the Missing Pieces | (1/7) | 5⭐️
✅️D. Dante Maroni | The Emperor | (2/3) | 5⭐️
✅️E. Easton Chadwick | Steal My Heart | (1/16) | 5⭐️
✅️F. Finn Alcott | Letters to Molly | (1/2) | 5⭐️
✅️G. Gabriel Woodruff | What We Keep | (1/17) | 5⭐️
✅️H. Heath Rocha | The Favorites | (1/18) | 5⭐️
✅️I. Isaac Porter | Irreversible | (5/30) | 4⭐️
✅️J. Jackson Bennet | Beg, Borrow, or Steal | (4/17) | 5⭐️
✅️K. Knight Sebring | Knight | (2/5) | 2⭐️
✅️L. Liam Graves | Carving Graves | (2/24) | 5⭐️
✅️M. Miles Miller | Tourist Trap | (5/27) | 5⭐️
✅️N. Nathan Asher | How Freaking Romantic | (7/14) | 5⭐️
✅️O. Oliver "Trey" Doyle | Inheritance | (2/20) | 4⭐️
✅️P. Peter Kent | Ne'er Duke Well | (1/21) | 5⭐️
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✅️R. Ryke Meadows | Hothouse Flower | (3/17) | 5⭐️
✅️S. Sig Gauthier | Dream Girl Drama | (4/16) | 5⭐️
✅️T. Tristan Caine | The Predator | (1/29) | 5⭐️
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✅️W. William Larson | The Charlie Method | (3/14) | 5⭐️
✅️X. Xaiden Riorson | Onyx Storm | (4/14) 3⭐️
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✅️Z. Zavier Ransom Wolfe | Shield of Sparrows | (5/7) 5⭐️

2025 A-Z Male Character Challenge (23/26)

A. ADAM MULVANEY | Unhinged | Onley James | 5⭐️
B. BREN | Dragon Forge | J.C. Owens | 4 ⭐️
C. CASS CAMPION | Christmas Wish List | N.R. Walker | 4⭐️
D. DANTE MORETTI | Dante | Sadie Kincaid | 5 ⭐️
E. EVAN INGLE | Two Daddies for the Single-Dad Omega | Anna Wineheart | 4 ⭐️
F. FORD ELLIS | Coach | Devney Perry | 4 ⭐️
G. GUNTER ZUNIGA | Merry Christmas Cupid | N.R. Walker | 4⭐️
H. HOUSTON MORROW | Lilac | B.B. Reid | 5 ⭐️
I. ISSAC BRANNIGAN | Blind Faith | N.R. Walker | 4⭐️
J. JERICHO NAVARRO I Moonstruck | Onley James | 5 ⭐️
K. KAI ALEXANDER | Never Have I Ever: Submitted to My Enemy | Willow Dixon | 5⭐️
L. LIAM BLACK | Beautifully Cruel | J.T. Geissinger | 5 ⭐️
M. MATTEO ROSSI |His Tesoro|Emilia Rossi| 5⭐️
N. NASH | Start a War | Elle Thorpe | 5 ⭐️
O. OLIVER PARK | The Wolf at the Door | Charlie Adhara | 4 ⭐️
P. PERCY CHAMPION | Hitched | Lucy Lennox | 5 ⭐️
Q. QUINN | Dad Next Door | Willow Dixon | 4⭐️
R. RYDER DU PONTE | Hooked on You | Nikki Ash | 5⭐️
S. SPENCER MCLEOD | Lucky Bounce | Cait Nary | 4 ⭐️
T. TRISTAN CROFT | Broken Pieces | Riley Hart | 5 ⭐️
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W. WILL GRAHAM | Holding On to a Hero | Bix Barrow | 5 ⭐️
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Duration: January 1st, 2025 - December 31, 2025
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A. Arthur Greenwood TheCiderHex
B. Banks brothers (Caleb, Nick, and Tobias) Mine
C. Cole Hebert Axe-identally Married
D. Draconis Ryder Warrior Fae
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G. Gabriel Knox Broken Fae
H. Hades The Games Gods Play
I. Prince Illyd The Maid Holds the Tyrant's Leash
J. Joey Lynch Binding 13
K. Kavanaugh Johnny Binding 13
L. Lincoln Daniels The Pucking Wrong Number
M. Alpha King Maddix Bought by the Alpha
N. Nickoli Giordano Tease Me
O. Oscura Dante Savage Fae
P. Paxton Mine
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R. Neo Riviere The Enemy
S. Sebian Feathers So Vicious
T. Logan Thanatos Legacy of Temptation
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W. Walker David "Disney" The Pucking Wrong Date
X. Xaden Riordon Fourth Wing
Y. Logan York The Pucking Wrong Rookie
Z. Zane The Vipers and Their Venom

2025

A. Alistair Munroe To Beguile a Beast 14/5
B. Beckett Dunne The Charlie Method 13/3
C. Clay Price Dirty Scoundrel 10/8
D. Daniel Hays Last Breath 11/5
E. Etienne Argeneau Love Bites 26/7
F. Fraser Snowed in with Scrooge 3/1
G. Gauthier, Sig Dream Girl Drama 19/6
H. Harry Valentine What Happens in London 29/1
I. Ilmari Kinnunen Pucking Around 2/6
J. Jasper Renshaw To Seduce a Sinner 13/5
K. Kaysar Deaoibheall Heartless 14/7
L. Levi Ward Love on the Brain 19/2
M. Mace Monroe Perfect Match 21/8
N. Noah Robinson The Broker 10/7
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P. Pierce Mcalister Praise Me: President 26/7
Q. Qin Zheng Heavenly Tyrant 10/2
R. Reaper Judgment Road 11/1
S. Samuel Hartley To Taste Temptation 15/2
T. Tom Severin Chasing Cassandra 3/2
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V. Van Quiso Vanquish 16/8
W. Wei, Li The A.I. Who Loved Me 19/2
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Y. Yelnats, Stanley Holes 24/4
Z. Zar Zar 7/1

2025 A-Z Male Character Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

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

The Guidelines:
✩ For the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z , any male character with the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z in his 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 2025, 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!

Completed: 6/26

A. Angelo Rizzo - Tempted by the Devil
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C. Crosby - Perfect Wreckage
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E. Eli Boudreaux - Easy Love
F. Franco Vitale - Craving Danger
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H. Hunter Hardy - Beneath the Wreckage
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X. Xander Macomb - Honor
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Z. Zack - Boyfriend Bargain

2025 A-Z Male Character Challenge

A TO Z

A - Salvatore Agosti, Veiled Vows
B - Noah Baker, Double Fault
C - Callum Gallagher, More Than a Feeling
D - Dash Cabot, The Deal Breaker
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F - Finnegan Morales, The Holidate: A Short & Sexy Holiday Romance
G - Gio Montagalo, Hit Me With Your Best Shot
H - Josh Hammond, Lights Out
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O - Rogan O'Rourke, The Toughest Play
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2025 A to Z Male MC Name Challenge

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A.Atlas-The Darkest Prison-1/7/25
B.Burgass Abraham-The Au Pair Affair-1/5/25
C.Chen, Josh-Twisted Hate-1/17/25
D.Dominick, Curt-Body of Evidence-2/23/25
E.Erik Novak-Stuck with You-1/20/25
F.Fraser, Brad-Night Owl-3/11/25
G.Greer Burns-Disturbing His Peace-1/4/25
H. Hades-A Touch of Chaos-1/8/25
I.Ian Floyd-Below Zero-1/30/25
J.Jacob Jackson-10 Rules for the Perfect Murder-1/2/25
K.Keith Hatcher-Withholding Evidence-3/9/25
L.Liam Harding-.-Under One Roof-1/1/25
M.Morelli, Joe-Smokin' Seventeen-2/1/25
N.Nick-Thank You for Listening-1/11/25
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Q. Quinn-All Together Dead-1/18/25
R. Ravi Singh-Good Girl, Bad Blood-1/24/25
S.Scott, Lee-Concrete Evidence-1/27/25
T.Templeton, Josh-The Hating Game-2/24/25
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V.Vega, Jaxon-Crave-4/26/25
W.West Weston-The Paradise Problem-5/11/25
X.jaX Pierce-The Last Second Chance-2/5/25
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2025 A-Z Male Character Challenge
January 1st, 2025 - December 31, 2025

✩ Read 26 books in which the male character's names (either first or last) begin with the letters of the alphabet.

✩ For the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z , any male character with the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z in his name is acceptable (the letter can be found in any part of their name)

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2025 A-Z Male Character Challenge
Complete 9/26

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B. Blake Carson - Warrior Blue 01/01 3★
C. Chase Croft - Not You It's Me 15/01 4★
D. Dylan - It's Just Business 06/01 3★
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M. Milo - Never Ever You 16/02 4★
N. Nick Moreno - Pull Me Close 15/01 4★
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A E F G H I K O Q S T U V W X Y Z

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A-Z MALE CHARACTER

✅ A. Archie - The Queen's Gambit - 04 July
✅ B. Bradford - Wonderland - 20 June
✅ C. Charles - The Orange Lilies - 12 February
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✅ H. Hugo - The Passage - 17 June
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✅ K. Kian - The Bookshop Ladies - 9 February
✅ L. Louis - The Cornish Vintage Jewellery Shop - 18 April
✅ M. Max - Dead Man’s Grave - 4 February
✅ N. Nicholas - Jem's Journey - 28 August
O. Olly - Wild Lavender
✅ P. Peter - Hiding the Past - 25 January
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✅ S. Simon - Comes The Dawn - 27 August
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✅ X. Xeno - Sins of Omission - 1 July
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2025 A-Z Male Character Challenge
January 1st, 2025 - December 31, 2025

A. Ace Keres √ 1.24.25
B. Benny Gorgeous Prince √ 1.28.25
C. Cade Corrupted Chaos √ 1.7.25
D. Declan Between Commitment and Betrayal √ 1.3.25
E. Eli Those Three Little Words √ 2.4.25
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G. Gabriel (Gabe) Audacity √ 3.22.25
H. Halsey He's Not My Type √ 2.7.25
I. Ian Aria √ 3.22.25
J. Jay Madame √ 1.2.25
K. Kodiak (Kody) Little Lies √ 3.2.25
L. Lachlan Leather & Lark √ 1.8.25
M. Mason Promise Me Not √ 1.13.25
N. Noah Coda √ 3.24.25
O. Oliver Lotus √ 3.6.25
P. Pacey Kiss and Don't Tell √ 2.3.25
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R. Rowan The Fine Print √ 4.4.25
S. Silas Right Man, Right Time √ 2.5.25
T. TJ Three Ways to Mend a Broken Heart √ 2.25.25
U. Lucas Losers: Part II √ 2.20.25
V. Vincent Losers: Part I √ 2.17.25
W. Worth The Hero + Vegas = No Regrets √ 2.15.25
X. Dex Between Never and Forever √ 1.5.25
Y. Dimitri Hardy Between Desire and Denial √ 1.6.25
Z. Lorenzo Lorenzo √ 1.23.25

Completed: 26/26 (msg #10)