Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Since I'm a huge challenge addict and football fan, and being as though the Pro season is almost upon us I came up with a football team themed reading challenge!

You can post as you go or all at once.
You can make changes as needed.
You can do as many or as little categories as you like.
Re-reads are ok.

Are You Ready For Some Football!
Duration: August 1st 2010 thru Oct 31st 2010

Minnesota Vikings: Read a book where the character is a Viking, of Viking descent, or a Norse God.

NY Giants: Read a book that takes place in New York.

New Orleans Saints: Read a book where one of the characters is an angel, fallen angel, heavenly being, etc.

Indianapolis Colts: Read a book with a Blue cover.

Oakland Raiders: Read a book where the character is a pirate, captain of a ship, etc. or the story takes place on a boat or ship. Here is a few links if you need ideas...
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/20...
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/13...

Denver Broncos: Read a book that takes place in Colorado.

Kansas City Chiefs: Read a book where a character is of Native American descent, or a shaman, etc.

Green Bay Packers: Read a book with a Green cover.

Dallas Cowboys: Read a book where the character is a cowboy, rancher, ranch hand, horse trainer, etc.

Miami Dolphins: Read a book where a character is a sea creature or the story is set in Florida.

Bonus If you would like to read two additional bonus books, pick two teams and create your own category! Don't forget to tell us how your book fits into your category!
Have fun everyone!

Here is my list....

0/12 Done

1. Vikings: The Last Viking by Sandra Hill
2. Giants: Covet by J.R. Ward
3. Saints: Mortal Temptations by Allyson James
4. Colts: Phantom Pleasures by Julie Leto
5. Raiders: Looking for a Hero by Patti Berg
6. Broncos: Unclean Spirits by MLN Hanover
7. Chiefs: The Trouble With Witches by Shirley Damsgaard
8. Packers: Forgotten: A Novel by Mariah Stewart
9. Cowboys: Death Reins In by Michele Scott
10. Dolphins: Sleeping with the Fishes by Mary Janice Davidson
11. Cardinals (Set in AZ): Through a Glass, Deadly by Sarah Atwell
12. Ravens (Purple Cover): Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris

I'm in Valorie, just trying to sort out a list.

Ok, you almost had me saying NOT! Because MY team *Go Steelers!!* wasn't there, but I'll give ya a pass since you left the BONUS up to us. :) I'll most likely join the footy fun as well, gotta (REALLY gotta) get my list organized first and see what's what. I'll be back. :)

GREAT idea, Valorie! YES, I'm ready for some FOOTBALL!! :D

ohh, i so can't resist challenges....list to follow!

Uh oh...I think I'll have to work on a list...this looks fun!!!

if someone wants a bonus - Detroit Lions - a book featuring someone who works with animals (i.e. vet; or an animal plays a significant role)

Well, I want to do this one...but because it will be only for 3 months, most likely I'll only do a few of the categories...

Yay! I'm glad everyone likes it!

Steph wrote: "Ok, you almost had me saying NOT! Because MY team *Go Steelers!!* wasn't there, but I'll give ya a pass since you left the BONUS up to us. :) I'll most likely join the footy fun as well, gotta (..."

Holy Moses! I can't believe I forgot about the Steelers!! Can't wait to see what you come up with for them!

Delicious Dee the book slut wrote: "if someone wants a bonus - Detroit Lions - a book featuring someone who works with animals (i.e. vet; or an animal plays a significant role)"

Good idea Dee!

someone who does some sort of manual labor/ works with his hands...gardener, factory worker...

Valorie wrote: "Steph wrote: "Ok, you almost had me saying NOT! Because MY team *Go Steelers!!* wasn't there, but I'll give ya a pass since you left the BONUS up to us. :) I'll most likely join the footy fun as..."

Yeah, Valorie, SHAME! Nah, J/K! :) Good one, Dee. How 'bout a black, red , blue and/or gold/yellow cover, setting in PA, SUPA BOWL CHAMPS! = book that's won an award??

It's late/early and my brain feels like fried green tomatoes. LOL! I'll think on it and come up with something. Nite! :)

D.G. wrote: "Well, I want to do this one...but because it will be only for 3 months, most likely I'll only do a few of the categories..."

No problem DG! Do as many as you like!

ohh, i like book that has won an award...I have a link somewhere of all the various awards that Goodreads tracks

http://www.goodreads.com/award?sort=m...

I love football and couldn't resist this challenge :) I may not be able to complete all of them due to all of the other challenges that I am in, but I'll do as many as I can.
Great challenge Valorie!

Steelers could also be something with fae--they do have a small issue with cold iron. :)

And how 'bout my Bears? Something with a BARE man on the cover...

Valerie I LOVE THIS ONE!! ... Oh I am so in for this one, can't wait for my Steeler to kick some butt again this year ;0)

I need to pick my books but I'll also add a bonus for the STEELERS ~ a thief as main character or trying to catch a thief (if you think it should be someone working in a steel plant let me know ... the other is a bit of play on the word)

Valorie, I'm so happy that you went ahead and started this challenge.:) I am for sure in but unsure how many books yet.

I know that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers haven't been on their game lately but their still my home town team and I support them no matter what. I was thinking about reading a book with pirates but we already have that for Oakland Raiders. Any suggestions?

the Bucs seem to be the perenial runner-up type scenario...so maybe a book that was a second choice, or a second rec...something like that

Dee, that's so sad but true lol

a book that is second in a series...
a book about the bridesmaid, not the bride

Danielle wrote: "Dee, that's so sad but true lol"

Sounds excited...off to look for books :)

Delicious Dee the book slut wrote: "a book that is second in a series...
a book about the bridesmaid, not the bride

Danielle wrote: "Dee, that's so sad but true lol""

I gotcha, good ideas thanks :)

Valorie wrote: "You can make changes as needed."

Do you mean by this that you can substitute a team? So let's say that Danielle would like to use the Bucs as her 'pirate' team...would that be allowed?

:)

D.G. wrote: "Valorie wrote: "You can make changes as needed."

Do you mean by this that you can substitute a team? So let's say that Danielle would like to use the Bucs as her 'pirate' team...would that be all..."

Sure I'll allow it, if you would like to replace a team with a different team that will be ok.

Laura Lulu wrote: "Steelers could also be something with fae--they do have a small issue with cold iron. :)

And how 'bout my Bears? Something with a BARE man on the cover..."

Love that idea Lulu!! Cover with a naked man, Yum!

Sounds like a fun challenge! This Cowboys fan is definitely ready for some football. I am married to a Steelers fan which makes for some very interesting Sundays around here! :-)
Will post books tomorrow.

Sandy wrote: "Sounds like a fun challenge! This Cowboys fan is definitely ready for some football. I am married to a Steelers fan which makes for some very interesting Sundays around here! :-)
Will post books t..."

Sometimes I will even cheer for the team everyone else doesn't want to win to make it more exciting :)

Are You Ready For Some Football!
Duration: August 1st 2010 thru Oct 31st 2010

0/5

NY Giants: City of Ashes

Indianapolis Colts: The Darkest Kiss

Oakland Raiders: The Pirate Bride

Green Bay Packers: Fantasy Lover

Bonus: (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Read a book that is a second runner up Stolen

Laura Lulu wrote: "Steelers could also be something with fae--they do have a small issue with cold iron. :)

And how 'bout my Bears? Something with a BARE man on the cover..."

Hahaha! Love it!

I LOVE football and since you included my team (Miami Dolphins), I must enter this challenge! I will post as I go. Thanks!!

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Minnesota Vikings: Viking book:

NY Giants: Takes place in New York:

New Orleans Saints: Angel, fallen angel, heavenly being character:

Indianapolis Colts: Blue cover:
finished 8/28

Oakland Raiders: Pirate, captain of a ship, etc. or the story takes place on a boat or ship:
finished 8/11


Denver Broncos: Colorado:

Kansas City Chiefs: Native American descent, or a shaman:

Green Bay Packers: Green cover:
finished 8/9


Dallas Cowboys: Cowboy, rancher, ranch hand, horse trainer:
finished 8/3

Miami Dolphins: Sea creature or the story is set in Florida:
- finished 8/6

Bonus If you would like to read two additional bonus books, pick two teams and create your own category! Don't forget to tell us how your book fits into your category

Tennessee Titans Took place in Tennesse:
finished 9/2

Sandy wrote: "Sounds like a fun challenge! This Cowboys fan is definitely ready for some football. I am married to a Steelers fan which makes for some very interesting Sundays around here! :-)
Will post books t..."

Sandy, we're just the opposite over here. I'm the Steelers fan and hubby is for Dallas. :)

Laura, I like those ideas! :)

Macwolf01 [Elise:] wrote: "Valerie I LOVE THIS ONE!! ... Oh I am so in for this one, can't wait for my Steeler to kick some butt again this year ;0)

I need to pick my books but I'll also add a bonus for the STEELERS ~ a..."

Oh and a thief, good one, Elise. :)

If I decide to 'tackle' this challenge (pun intended) i will have to say that I inadvertently read the first 'bonus' book today.

Pittsburgh Steelers: First Lady by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (8/1) - The hero claims to be a steelworker from Pittsburgh for most of the book.

LOL I am tempted to do this just because my bf is a big sports nut! I posted it on his facebook even though he isn't a romance reader because I thought he might get a kick out of it. :-P

Does anyone have ideas for Colorado books? That one is kind of stumping me at the moment.

Will post my tentative reading list later today...

Judithe, look at the data base - I know I put one in there but don't remember which book. I'll have to find another one unless it was one of a series - find it & let me know what it is, would 'ya, pretty please.

OK!! I can't believe I forgot! And one of my TBR's is on it!

So here's a couple for Colorado:
Kitty and the Midnight Hour
Diamond in the Ruff
Finding Mr. Right

Judithe wrote: "OK!! I can't believe I forgot! And one of my TBR's is on it!

So here's a couple for Colorado:
Kitty and the Midnight Hour
Diamond in the Ruff
[book:Finding Mr. Right|..."

Glad you found some ideas. I was going to suggest the Kitty series.

Photojim wrote: "If I decide to 'tackle' this challenge (pun intended) i will have to say that I inadvertently read the first 'bonus' book today.

Pittsburgh Steelers: First Lady by [author:Susan Eli..."

Wow, nice! One down already! Hope you decide to "tackle" a few categories!

0/12 Completed
Duration: 8/1/10-10/31/10

Tentative List:
1. Minnesota Vikings: TBD Read a book where the character is a Viking, of Viking descent, or a Norse God.

2. NY Giants:Lover Avenged

3. New Orleans Saints:The Price of Freedom

4.Indianapolis Colts: Black Dust MamboorDeadly Game

5. Oakland Raiders: The Gift

6. Denver Broncos:Kitty and the Midnight Hour

7. Kansas City Chiefs:Animal Dreams

8. Green Bay Packers: Poison Study

9. Dallas Cowboys:Dark Secret

10. Miami Dolphins: Sea Lord
Bonus
11. Seattle Seahawks:Read a book by a Pacific Northwest or that is set in the PNWDesire Unchained
12. Chicago BearsRead a book with a bare hero on the cover--thanks Laura Lulu!Hot Spell or Call of the Highland Moon


1 or or

RRRC Are You Ready For Some Football!
Duration: August 1st 2010 thru Oct 31st 2010
2/11 Completed
Minnesota Vikings: The Gripping Beast
NY Giants: Salvation in Death
New Orleans Saints: Angelic Rapture
Indianapolis Colts: The Darkest Kiss 2/8/10 ★★★★
Oakland Raiders: The Pirate Next Door
Denver Broncos: Kitty Takes a Holiday
Kansas City Chiefs: Comanche Vow
Green Bay Packers: One Night With You
Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboy Who Came In From The Cold
Miami Dolphins: The Nymph King

Bonus - Australian Rugby League
St George Illawarra Dragons: Heart of the Dragon 2/8/10 ★★★★★
Penrith Panthers: REVELATION (de La Vega Cats, #2)

Thanks Judithe for looking up the data base. Ta muchly!

I'm not a football fan but I am a sucker for a good challenge. I'm in!

Steph wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Sounds like a fun challenge! This Cowboys fan is definitely ready for some football. I am married to a Steelers fan which makes for some very interesting Sundays around here! :-)
Will..."

Steph, then you probably have the same dilemmas as we do. When the Steelers and Cowboys play at the same time, who gets the big screen? Which colors will the kids wear? :-) It's really difficult when they play each other, because one of us is going to be really upset and not speak to the other one for hours. Sad, but true!

Judithe wrote: "Does anyone have ideas for Colorado books? That one is kind of stumping me at the moment.

Will post my tentative reading list later today..."

Don't forget the Victoria Dahl Tumble Creek series. It starts with Talk Me Down.

Thanks, Photojim~ Looks interesting!

Thanks Jim! I'll get myself a copy of that book...

This looks like fun, I'm in! I'll post shortly...