2011 Erotic Romance Challenge

Hosted by

The Forbidden Bookshelf

Challenge Rules:


Pick your ‘heat’ challenge!Books can be novella's, novels, or a combination of the two. They can also be print and/or ebook format. Challenge runs from January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011You can start the challenge anytime during the year.When you finish your challenge, come back to our "Challenge" page at the top of the blog, leave a comment and tell us who you are, what ‘heat’ level you completed, and if you have a book blog, link your challenge page using Mr. Linky.At the end of the year, we will put all blogs who linked to their completed challenge into a magical little hat (i.e. random.org) to be entered into a $20 electronic gift card to a book store!! You don't have to be a blogger to participate! Just email us your challenge level, book list, and a paragraph telling us what you liked/disliked about each book (So we know you read them). E-mail: theforbiddenbookshelf@gmail.com

The Flicker Challenge:

Read five forbidden books in the sub-genre’s of erotica, erotica romance, and/or BDSM.

The Smolder Challenge:

Read ten forbidden books in the sub-genre’s of erotica, erotica romance, and/or BDSM.

The Burn Challenge:

Read fifteen forbidden books in the sub-genre’s of erotica, erotica romance, and/or BDSM.

The Scorch Challenge:

Read twenty forbidden books in the sub-genre’s of erotica, erotica romance, and/or BDSM.

All of the challenge information and Mr. Linky will be housed for the entire year under the "Challenge" button at the top of the blog. Keep checking back for reading suggestions and updates throughout the year!! We may also be adding some fun things that you'll not want to miss!!

Ok, I've chosen the SCORCH Challenge

1.Snowballs in Hell by Eve Langlais

2. Whispers of Evil by Stacey Kennedy

3. Last Minion Standing by Eve Langlais

4. Club Shadowlands by Cherise Sinclair

5. Dark Citadel by Cherise Sinclair

6. Break Free by Cherise Sinclair

7. Lean On Me by Cherise Sinclair

8. Make Me, Sir by Cherise Sinclair

9.Master of the Mountain by Cherise Sinclair

10. Man Frame by Emma Hillman
11. Bless The Beauty by Stacey Kennedy
12. Master of the Abyss by Cherise Sinclair
13. The Dom's Dungeon by Cherise Sinclair
14. Kissed From Beyond by Stacey Kennedy, Keta Diablo, Amber Scott, Elise Hepner
15. Blood Knot by Tracy Cooper-Posey
16. Dating Cupid by Eve Langlais

2011 Morbid-Romantica Reading Challenge

hosted by the Mad Scientest

at Steampunkery & Book Reviews

In her own words,

"This challenge is purely for Morbid Enjoyment!

*Who doesn't like a bit of Paranormal Romance in their reading?*

We will TRY to focus on one theme during the month.

However, you can cross off books for anything theme as you go.

Challenge is easy and will be fun!!

Lost Romantica - Read 1 Book from 12 themes = 12 Books

Crushing Romantica - Read 3 Books from 12 themes = 36 Books

Lusting After Romantica - Read 4 Books from 12 themes = 48 Books

Falling for Romantica - Read 5 Books from 12 themes = 60 Books

Cannot Pull Away Romantica - Read 6 Books from 12 themes = 72 Books

Vexed Romantica - Read 7 Books from 12 themes = 84 Books

Devoted Romantica - Read 8 Books from 12 themes = 96

Morbid Romantica - Read 9 Books from 12 themes = 108 Books



The theme for January is ....

 

1. Snowball in Hell by Eve Langlais My Review

2. Whispers of Evil by Stacey Kennedy My Review

The theme for February is

None... bad Bookish Snob.

I started Kiss of the Rose by Kate Pearce

The theme for March is

1. Master of the Mountain by Cherise Sinclair

2. A Broken Bond by Stacey Kennedy

The theme for April is

1.

2011 Paranormal Romance Reading Challenge

Hosted by

Bitten By Paranormal Romance

Here's the blurb:

This is a challenge to read 20 paranormal romance book between Jan 1st through Dec 31st. Any books read before Jan will not count. You can pick any adult paranormal romance book as you go, new release or old release it doest matter. But remember this is only for paranormal romance. NO urban fantasy, YA or paranormal erotica. If you have any questions please email me or leave a comment. It doesn't matter if the book is vampire, witch, any shape-shifting, Greek gods, zombies or faeries just as long as it adult paranormal romance. Most book will tell you on the side cover if its paranormal romance, that's what you want to get to read. If you have a book you don't know if it would work or not just email me and ask, its no bother.

Seeing this is my genre of choice and its FILLED with the sexy Alpha males I'm addicted to, I'm sooo there. I'll be adding the links to my reviews as I go so here's my list ...


1. First and Last by Stacey Kennedy My Review
2. Linked by Hope Welsh   My Review
3. The Heat by Heather Killough-Walden My Review
4. Dead People by Edie Ramer My Review
5. Maelstrom by Elisa Page
6. A Broken Bond by Stacey Kennedy
7. Ravena and the Resurrection by Tami Jackson

2011 Historical Romance Reading Challenge

Hosted by Danielle at

Romance Book Junkies

This challenge is to read 12 historical romance books from January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011.

1. The Rebel by Julianne MacLean  My Review
2. Wild Desire by Lori Brighton  My Review
3. Into The Scottish Mist by Beth Anne Miller
4. The Prairie Prince by Marcia McClure

2011 Highlander Reading Challenge

Hosted by Lori at Escape Between The Pages

I am positively GIDDY over this challenge because I have a thing for wickedly sexy Highlanders.


1. Rebel by Julianne MacLean
2. Into The Scottish Mist by Beth Anne Miller

Here's Some other possibilities:


Ravished By A Highlander by Paula Quinn

The Hawk by Monica McCarty

Highland Protector by Hannah Howell

A Highland Duchess by Karen Ranney

30 Nights With A Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue

Highlander In Her Dreams by Allie Mackay

A Kiss Of Fate by Lary Jo Putney

Beware A Scots Revenge by Sabrina Jefferies

Highland Rebel by Judith James

Highlander In Love by Julia London

A Highlander Temptation by Sue-Ellen Welfonder

Dangerous Highlander by Donna Grant

Possessed by the Highlander by Terri Brisbin

To Wed A Highlander by Michelle Sinclair

Highlander Unchained by Monica McCarty

The Highlander's Forbidden Bride by Donna Fletcher

Highlander Captive by Hannah Howell

The Dark Highlander by Karen Moning

A Highlander for Christmas  by Sandy Blair

The Highlander's Stolen Bride by Melanie George

*books are subject to change*

2011 E-Book Challenge

Hosted by The Lady Bug Reads

Challenge Guidelines:

1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
--Non-bloggers: Include your information in the comment section.
2. There are four levels:
-- Curious – Read 3 e-books.
-- Fascinated – Read 6 e-books.
-- Addicted – Read 12 e-books.
-- Obsessed – Read 20 e-books.
-- Possessed – Read 50 e-books.

-- Fanatical – Read 75 e-books.
-- Monomaniacal – Read 100 e-books.
3. Any genre counts.
4. You can list your books in advance or just put them in a wrap-up post. If you list them, feel free to change them as the mood takes you.
5. Challenge begins January 1, 2011 and lasts until December 31, 2011.
6. When you sign up under Mr. Linky, put the direct link to your post about the E-Book Reading Challenge. Include the URL so that other participants can join in and read your reviews and post.


Of course, I signed up for the OBSESSED level and  I'll add the link to my reviews for each book as I go.  Here's the 20 books I've earmarked...

NEW: Since I started this, there have been some new levels added, seeing I've already achieved the OBSESSED level, I'm signing up and going all out - MONOMANICIAL. I'm going to read 100 books. Think I can do it?



1. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning   My Review
2. Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning  My Review
3. Faefever by Karen Marie Moning
4. Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning
5. First and Last by Stacey Kennedy My Review
6. Snowballs in Hell by Eve Langlais My Review
7. Shadowfever by Karen M. Moning
8. Linked by Hope Welsh My Review
9. Whispers of Evil by Stacey Kennedy My Review
10. Rebel by Julianne MacLean My Review
11. Stirred Until Slightly Confused by Heather Wardell My Review
12. The Heat by Heather Killough-Walden  My Review
13. Wild Desire by Lori Brighton My Review
14. Last Minion Standing by Eve Langlais My Review
15. Into The Scottish Mist by Beth Anne Miller
16. Stolen Dreams by Stacey Kennedy My Review
17. Dead People by Edie Ramer My Review
18. Club Shadowlands by Cherise Sinclair My Review
19. The Prairie Prince by Marcia McClure
20. Dark Citadel by Cherise Sinclair
21. Master of the Mountain by Cherise Sinclair
22. Ravena and the Resurrection by Tami Jackson
23. Maelstrom by Elisa Page
24. A Broken Bond by Stacey Kennedy
25. River Marked by Patricia Briggs
26. Break Free by Cherise Sinclair
27. Lean On Me by Cherise Sinclair
28. New Moon Rising by L.M. Pruitt
29. Man Frame by Emma Hillman
30. Master of the Abyss by Cherise Sinclair
31. Bless The Beauty by Stacey Kennedy
32.  The Dom's Dungeon by Cherise Sinclair
33. Blood Knot by Tracy Cooper-Posey
34. Ordinary Angels by India Drummond
35. The Vampire Relationship Guide by Evelyn LaFont
37. A Tale Of Two Goblins by H.P. Mallory
38. Seeing For The First Time by Nicole Zoltack
39. Kiss From Beyond by Stacey Kennedy etc
40. Dating Cupid by Eve Langlais