Challenges & Giveaways

2016 Reading Challenges (Overall Reading Goal-25)
I'm significantly scaling down my reading goals this year, in part, because I failed most of last year's miserably and, in part, because I want to have more time for Review Requests. I'm looking forward to another year of reading, and if I have time, I might peck away at some of the books I missed from last year. Happy Reading!

2015 Reading Challenges (Overall Reading Goal-25)                                                        

Austenesque Lovers
TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2015
Basic Requirements: Read Jane Austen Fan Fiction from TBR Pile
I am also rereading all six of Jane Austen's novels, despite reading them all last year, just to set up the Fan Fiction books

Level One-Caroline Bingley: 1-5 books
Level Two-Marianne Dashwood: 6-10 books
Level Three-Anne Elliot: 10-20 books
Level Four-Catherine Morland: 20-50 books
Level Five-Mr. Bennet: 50+ books

1. Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
2. Henry Tilney's Diary by Amanda Grange
3. Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen
4. Colonel Brandon's Diary by Amanda Grange
5. Jane Austen Made Me Do It by Laurel Ann Nattress, et al.
6. Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
7. Mr. Darcy's Diary by Amanda Grange
8. Wickham's Diary by Amanda Grange
9. The Forgotten Sister by Jennifer Paynter
10. Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
11. Edmund Bertram's Diary by Amanda Grange
12. Emma by Jane Austen
13. Mr. Knightley's Diary by Amanda Grange
14. Persuasion by Jane Austen
15. Captain Wentworth's Diary by Amanda Grange

2015 TBR Pile Reading Challenge
Basic Requirements: Any Length/Genre/Format
Published 2014 or before
Levels:
1-10 - A Firm Handshake
11-20 - A Friendly Hug
21-30 - First Kiss
31-40 - Sweet Summer Fling
41-50 - Could this be love?
50+ - Married With Children

1. Lady of Caindale by Amber Dane
2. A Gathering of Knights by Amber Dane
3. His for Christmas by Skye Warren
4. Wild Highland Mistletoe by Eliza Knight
5. Highlander's Return by Emma Prince
6. Shotgun Bride by Lauri Robinson
7. Badland Bride by Lauri Robinson
8. Boot Hill Bride by Lauri Robinson
9. Guardian Bride by Lauri Robinson
10. Wildcat Bride by Lauri Robinson
11. Trusting Them by Marla Monroe
12. Knight by Kristen Ashley
13. Creed by Kristen Ashley
14. Raid by Kristen Ashley
15. Deacon by Kristen Ashley
16. The Tutor's Daughter by Julie Klassen
17. One Less Lonely Cowboy by Kathleen Eagle
18. Winter Hearts by Maureen McKade
19. Beauty and the Bounty Hunter by Lori Austin
20. An Outlaw in Wonderland by Lori Austin
21. The Lone Warrior by Lori Austin
22. Montana Rose by Mary Connealy
23. The Husband Tree by Mary Connealy
24. Wildflower Bride by Mary Connealy
25. Years by LaVyrle Spencer
26. The Endearment by LaVyrle Spencer
27. Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer
28. Henry Tilney's Diary by Amanda Grange
29. Colonel Brandon's Diary by Amanda Grange
30. Mr. Darcy's Diary by Amanda Grange
31. Wickham's Diary by Amanda Grange
32. Edmund Bertram's Diary by Amanda Grange
33. Mr. Knightley's Diary by Amanda Grange
34. Captain Wentworth's Diary by Amanda Grange
35. The Forgotten Sister by Jennifer Paynter
36. Jane Austen Made Me Do It by Laurel Ann Nattress, et al.
37. Love and Lust Between Men Behind Bars by Curtis Kingsmith
38. The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Julio and Rome by Wille Spearman
39. Brutewood Minimum Security Penitentiary, Vol. 1 by Curtis Kingsmith
40. Brutewood Medium Security Penitentiary, Vol. 2 by Curtis Kingsmith
41. Prison Prey Turns to Prison Love by Curtis Kingsmith
42. A Lifetime Sentence by Curtis Kingsmith
43. Pissing in the Bus by Lolly Pope
44. Night Heat by M. R. Greer
45. Off Road by M. R. Greer
46. The Family by Darrel Bird
47. Incubus by Angie West
48. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
49. Fifty Shades Darker by E. L. James
50. Fifty Shades Freed by E. L. James
51. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
52. Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
53. Voyager by Diana Gabaldon

5 Year Minnesota Fiction Goal (2014-2018)

Basic Requirements: 12 Books written by a MN Author

1. The Tutor's Daughter by Julie Klassen
2. One Less Lonely Cowboy by Kathleen Eagle
3. Shadow Trail by LuAnn Nies
4. A Wife for Big John by Lauri Robinson
5. Mail Order Husband by Lauri Robinson
6. Shotgun Bride by Lauri Robinson
7. Badland Bride by Lauri Robinson
8. Boot Hill Bride by Lauri Robinson
9. Guardian Bride by Lauri Robinson
10. Wildcat Bride by Lauri Robinson
11. Years by LaVyrle Spencer
12. The Endearment by LaVyrle Spencer

5 Year Upper Midwest Fiction Goal (2014-2018)
Basic Requirements: 6 Books written by an Upper Midwest Author
(Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska)

1. MN-Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer
2. IA-Special Delivery by Heidi Cullinan
3. ND-Winter Hearts by Maureen McKade
4. SD-The Darkest Joy by Marata Eros
5. WI-The Lone Warrior by Lori Austin
6. NE-Montana Rose by Mary Connealy

2014 Reading Challenges (Overall Reading Goal-110)

                                                                   ALL GOALS MET

2014 Historical Romance Reading Challenge
Basic Requirements: 12 Books (100 pgs or more)
Set prior to 1920
Level 4 (30 Books)

CHALLENGE COMPLETED

1. Masquerade by Julia Templeton
2. Dangerous Desires by Julia Templeton
3. The Bargain by Julia Templeton
4. The Knight by Monica McCarty
5. The Conquest by Julia Templeton
6. Lina by Debra Holland
7. Venice in the Moonlight by Elizabeth McKenna
8. Cera's Place by Elizabeth McKenna
9. The Highlander's Temptation by Eliza Knight
10. The Raider by Monica McCarty
11. Charming the Duke by Holly Bush
12. Butterfly Palace by Colleen Coble
13. A Wife for Big John by Lauri Robinson
14. Mail Order Husband by Lauri Robinson
15. Kiowa Husband by DiAnn Mills
16. Mail-Order Husband by DiAnn Mills
17. Temporary Husband by DiAnn Mills
18. Renegade Husband by DiAnn Mills
19. One Last Chance by Emma Connor
20. Halcyon Rising by Diana Bold
21. Where Leads the Heart by Colleen Coble
22. Plains of Promise by Colleen Coble
23. The Heart Answers by Colleen Coble
24. To Love a Stranger by Colleen Coble
25. Chance of a Lifetime by Emma Connor
26. Beneath Montana's Sky by Debra Holland
27. Darcy by Debra Holland
28. Kathryn by Caroline Fyffe
29. Highlander's Ransom by Emma Prince
30. My Rebel Highlander by Vonda Sinclair
31. Glorious Montana Sky by Debra Holland
32. West Winds of Wyoming by Caroline Fyffe
33. The Highlander's Bride Trouble by Mary Wine
34. Boone's Bride by Christy Chapel
35. Highlander's Redemption by Emma Prince
36. Her Highlander's Promise by B. J. Scott
37. The Sheriff and the Madame by Powerone
38. Captured by a Laird by Margaret Mallory
39. The Chieftain's Curse by Frances Housden
40. Chieftain by Command by Frances Housden
41. The Gift by Margaret Mallory
42. The Healer by Allison Butler

2014 Erotic Romance Reading Challenge
Basic Requirements: 12 Books (100 pgs or more)
Level 1 (12)     Erotic=Intent to Arouse=Red Heart
Level 2 (18)      Level 5 (61-80)
Level 3 (24)      Level 6 (81+)
Level 4 (30-60)
CHALLENGE COMPLETED

1. Masquerade by Julia Templeton
2. Dangerous Desires by Julia Templeton
3. The Bargain by Julia Templeton
4. The Knight by Monica McCarty
5. The Conquest by Julia Templeton
6. Cera's Place by Elizabeth McKenna
7. Special Delivery by Heidi Cullinan
8. Bear King's Curves by A. T. Mitchell
9. The Bartered Bride by Reece Butler
10. The Last Two Women by Powerone
11. The Highlander's Temptation by Eliza Knight
12. Hungry for Her Mates by Marla Monroe
13. Double Blind by Heidi Cullinan
14. The Raider by Monica McCarty
15. Outlaw Kind of Love by Nicole Snow
16. Kaleidoscope by Kristen Ashley
17. Letting Go by Maya Banks
18. The Darkest Joy by Marata Eros
19. Adversaries' Love by Ann Grech
20. Halcyon Rising by Diana Bold
21. A Southern Master by Powerone
22. Nomad Kind of Love by Nicole Snow
23. Rebel on the Run by Jayne Rylon
24. Date Night by R. C. Matthews
25. On the Way Home by Skye Warren
26. Tough Love by Heidi Cullinan
27. A Fresh Start for Tori by Becca Van
28. Doctor's Orders by Powerone
29. Savage Kind of Love by Nicole Snow
30. The Dom Project by Solace Ames and Heloise Belleau
31. Giving In by Maya Banks
32. No Strings Attached by Reece Butler
33. Swinger Style by Jayne Rylon
34. Taking it All by Maya Banks
35. Prymal Lust by Jianne Carlo
36. Highlander's Ransom by Emma Prince
37. Wicked Kind of Love By Nicole Snow
38. Merciless Love by Nicole Snow
39. My Rebel Highlander by Vonda Sinclair
40. The Highlander's Bride Trouble by Mary Wine
41. Prymal Obsession by Jianne Carlo
42. Set Me Free by Becca Van
43. Werewolf Mates by Becca Van
44. Vegetarian Mate by Becca Van
45. Love Found by Becca Van
46. Carter Finds Two Mates by Becca Van
47. Steamroller by Mary Calmes
48. Love Scars by Nicole Snow
49. Highlander's Redemption by Emma Prince
50. Wildsmith by J. J. Sachs
51. The Sheriff and the Madame by Powerone
52. Captured by a Laird by Margaret Mallory
53. The Chieftain's Curse by Frances Housden
54. Chieftain by Command by Frances Housden
55. Cost of Repairs by A. M. Arthur
56. Bitter Kind of Love by Nicole Snow
57. Bound Between Brothers by Powerone
58. Loving Sanctuary by Becca Van
59. The Healer by Allison Butler
60. Barracuda's Heart by Jayne Rylon
61. Finding Love Between Terror and Rage by Marla Monroe
62. Outlaw's Kiss by Nicole Snow

2014 Contemporary Romance Reading Challenge
Basic Requirements: 10 Books (100 pgs or more)
(No Paranormal/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Time-Travel/Mystery/Suspense/Thriller)


CHALLENGE COMPLETED

1. The End of the Line by Jim Power
2. The Real McCoy by Sheryl Leonard
3. Adversaries' Love by Ann Grech
4. A Southern Master by Powerone
5. Doctor's Orders by Powerone
6. Little White Lies by R. C. Matthews
7. Date Night by R. C. Matthews
8. Fair Game by R. C. Matthews
9. The Dom Project by Solace Ames and Heloise Belleau
10. The Prince's Ex by Nadene Seiters
11. Rebel on the Run by Jayne Rylon
12. Swinger Style by Jayne Rylon
13. Letting Go by Maya Banks
14. Giving In by Maya Banks
15. Taking It All by Maya Banks
16. Special Delivery by Heidi Cullinan
17. Double Blind by Heidi Cullinan
18. Tough Love by Heidi Cullinan
19. Steamroller by Mary Calmes
20. Dreamtime Sensuality by David Russell
21. Wildsmith by J. J. Sachs
22. Bound Between Brothers by Powerone
23. Barracuda's Heart by Jayne Rylon

2014 TBR Pile Reading Challenge
Basic Requirements: Any Length/Genre/Format
Languishing in the To Be Read Pile since 2013 or before
Levels:
1-10 - A Firm Handshake
11-20 - A Friendly Hug
21-30 - First Kiss
31-40 - Sweet Summer Fling
41-50 - Could this be love?
50+ - Married With Children
CHALLENGE COMPLETED

1. Leashed by Skye Warren
2. Caged by Skye Warren
3. Self's Blossom by David Russell
4. Scarred and Kilt by Laurann Dohner
5. Mine to Chase by Laurann Dohner
6. Lacey and Lethal by Laurann Dohner
7. Sweetest Mistress by Skye Warren
8. Where Leads the Heart by Colleen Coble
9. Plains of Promise by Colleen Coble
10. The Heart Answers by Colleen Coble
11. To Love a Stranger by Colleen Coble
12. Set Me Free by Becca Van
13. Keira's Wolf Saviors by Becca Van
14. Mate for Three by Becca Van
15. Werewolf Mates by Becca Van
16. Vegetarian Mate by Becca Van
17. Love Found by Becca Van
18. Carter Finds Two Mates by Becca Van
19. Steamroller by Mary Calmes

2014 Series Challenge
Basic Requirements: Finish 1-3 Complete Series in 2014
Levels:
Bronze (1-3)
Silver (4-6)
Gold (7-11)
Platinum (12+)


CHALLENGE COMPLETED

1. The Bargain & The Conquest by Julia Templeton
2. The Dystopia Series by Skye Warren
3. The Gods' Dream Trilogy by Debra Holland
4. Special Delivery Series by Heidi Cullinan
5. Vampires and Werewolves Series by Laurann Dohner
6. The Surrender Trilogy by Maya Banks
7. Hot Rods Series by Jayne Rylon
8. Butterfly Palace Series by Colleen Coble
9. The Adversaries Series by Ann Grech
10. Nebraska Legacy Series by DiAnn Mills
11. Prairie Devils MC Series by Nicole Snow
12. Wyoming Series by Colleen Coble
13. Last Chance Brides Series by Emma Connor
14. Prymal Series by Jianne Carlo
15. Pack Law by Becca Van
16. The Chieftain Series by Frances Housden