Men in Uniform Reading Challenge

Men in Uniform
Reading Challenge

2017

previously hosted by The Book Vixen
now a GoodReads Challenge
for more information, click here
you must be a member (it's free) of GoodReads to post.

This is for Men in Uniform. ANY uniform, as long as the leading man wears some sort of uniform it counts. Books must be 100 pages (give or take) or longer. Any genre, any format. Re-reads and crossovers to other challenges count but only books started and finished in 2017 count. There are several levels. I'm going for . . . .

Lieutenant

 . . . and hope to read 11–20 men in uniform novels.

You can move up a level but not down. Remember, the idea is to challenge yourself. You can join any time.

~ Books Read ~

1. Buried Passions by Aiden Bates (detective)
2. Adrenaline Rush by Aiden Bates (detective)
3. Screw Santa by Joyee Flynn (detective)
4. Hell's Bells by Joyee Flynn (construction worker)
5. The Road Home by Elsa Winters, Brad Vance (paramedic/EMT)
6. A Taste of Love by Andrew Grey (chef)
7. Utopia by Shea Balik (security)
8. Skin in the Game by Shea Balik (security)





Possibilities
Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis (firefighter) - own
The Stocking was Hung by Tara Sivec (Marine)
All Hung Up by Kathleen Brooks (football)
Play-by-Play series by Jaci Burton
Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade series by J. J. Cook (firefighter) - own, darn, it's a female in uniform

RC: Men in Uniform

Men in Uniform

2016

previously hosted by The Book Vixen
now a GoodReads Challenge
for more information, click here,
you must be a member (it's free) of GoodReads to post.

This is for Men in Uniform. ANY uniform, as long as the leading man wears some sort of uniform it counts. Books must be 100 pages (give or take) or longer. Any genre, any format. Re-reads and crossovers to other challenges count but only books started and finished in 2016 count. There are several levels. I'm going for . . . .

Lieutenant

 . . . and hope to read 11–20 men in uniform novels.

You can move up a level but not down. Remember, the idea is to challenge yourself. You can join any time before September 30.

~ Books Read ~

1. Crashing the Net by Samantha Wayland (Hockey)
2. How to Walk Like a Man by Eli Easton (police/DEA)
3. Home and Away by Samantha Wayland (Hockey) 
4. Winter Wonderland by Heidi Cullinan (nurse) 
5. Then the Stars Fall by Brandon Witt (veterinarian) 
6. A Naughty, Naughty Mink by Lynn Stark (veterinarian) 
7. Sporting Chance by Alexa Milne (rugby) 
8. The Bad Boy of Butterfly Harbor by Anna J. Stewart (Sheriff)  
9. Hairy Harry's Car Seat by Sue Brown (vet) 
10. A Cat Named Hercules by KC Kendricks (vet) 
11. Lube Master by Shea Balik (mechanic) 
12. Euphoria by Shea Balik (chef) 

Possibilities
Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis (firefighter) - own
The Stocking was Hung by Tara Sivec (Marine)
All Hung Up by Kathleen Brooks (football)
Play-by-Play series by Jaci Burton
Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade series by J. J. Cook (firefighter) - own, darn, it's a female in uniform

RC - Men in Uniform

Men in Uniform 

Reading Challenge 

2015 

hosted by Brianna at The Book Vixen
for more information and to sign up, click here

Books must be 100+ pages, any genre, any format counts. Policeman, firefighter, paramedic, doctor, veterinarian, mechanic, military, etc. – as long as the leading man wears some sort of uniform, it counts.

I had fun with this one last year so I'm going for . . . Chief . . . and hope to read 16+ books.

~*~ Books Read ~*~

1. Cheek to Cheek by Chris Owen (firemen)
2. Turn the Other Cheek by Chris Owen (same firemen)
3. Alex by Sawyer Bennett (hockey)
4. Fireman's Flame by Stormy Glenn (fireman)
5. Broken Trust by Sharon Dunn (Federal Agent)
6. Welcome to Lobster Cove by Carol Lynne (chef)
7. Garrett by Sawyer Bennett (hockey)
8. Our Sexy Tiger by Joyee Flynn (fireman)
9. Kitty in the Middle by Joyee Flynn (fireman)
10. Cody's Eternal Sheriff by Alice Cain (Sheriff)
11. Rory's Last Chance by Bailey Bradford (cowboy)
12. Miles to Go by Bailey Bradford (cowboy)
13. Sheriff Found by Joyee Flynn (Sheriff)
14. Not His Kiss to Take by Finn Marlowe (doctor)
15. Fire and Water by Andrew Grey (police) 
16. Grey's Hidden Fire by Draven St. James (firemen)
17. Fire and Mistletoe by Draven St. James (same firemen)
18. Fused by Fire by Draven St. James (fireman)

~ Challenge Completed ~

October 1

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RC: Men in Uniform

Men in Uniform

Reading Challenge

2014

hosted by Brianna at The Book Vixen

For more information and to sign-up, click here

Basic Requirements: Read about men in uniform (policeman, firefighter, paramedic, doctor, veterinarian, mechanic, Army, Navy, Marine Corp., etc. – As long as the leading man wears some sort of uniform). Any format, any genre, but each "binding" must be over 100 pages. There are four levels to choose from and you can move up but not down.


I'm going for . . . Chief . . . . I hope to read 16+ books

~ Books Read ~

1. (police) Blackberry Summer by Raeanne Thayne
2. (police) Officer and a Gardener by Joyee Flynn
3. (hockey) Burning Up the Ice by T.A. Chase and Devon Rhodes
4. (police) Hope Flames by Jaci Burton
5. (Army) The Affair by Lee Child
6. (Marine/Air Force/Firemen) His Hero anthology
7. (military) Hearts on the Line by T. A. Chase
8. (military) Guarded Desires by Morticia Knight
9. (beach volleyball) Serving Love at Carnival by Devon Rhodes, T.A. Chase
10. (military) The Forgotten by David Baldacci
11. (military) Never Go Back by Lee Child
12. (Herald) Exile's Honor by Mercedes Lackey
13. (Herald) Exile's Valor by Mercedes Lackey
14. (cowboy) Hold Me Together by Felice Fox
15. (doctors/nurse) The Perfect Balance by Trina Lane
16. (police) The Return of Brody McBride by Jennifer Ryan
17. (fireman) Secret Fire by Morticia Knight

~ Challenge Completed ~

May 14

18. (military) Why I Love Waiters by T. A. Chase
19. (doctor) Sawyer by Lori Foster
20.

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Men in Uniform Reading Challenge

Men in Uniform

Reading Challenge

2013

hosted at The Book Vixen

Sign- up here

Reading Challenge Details:

• Runs January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013 (books read prior to 1/1/2013 do not count towards the challenge). You can join at anytime. Sign up on The Book Vixen’s blog.
• The goal is to read as many novels that feature men in uniform as you’d like. It can be a policeman, firefighter, paramedic, doctor, veterinarian, Army, Navy, Marine Corp., etc. – As long as the leading man wears some sort of uniform, it counts. See the different levels below and pick the one that works best for you. You can move up a level as often as you’d like but no moving down.
• Books can be any format (bound, ebook, audio).
• Books can be any genre (contemporary romance, m/m romance, fiction, non-fiction, etc.).
• Novellas that are at least 100 pages in length, as well as full-length novels, will count for this reading challenge.
• Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are allowed.
• Grab the reading challenge button and post this reading challenge on your blog to track your progress. Please include a link back to this sign-up post so others can join the reading challenge too. You do not have to be a book blogger to participate; you can track your progress on Goodreads or LibraryThing.

Levels:

1. Sergeant – Read 1–5 men in uniform novels
2. Lieutenant – Read 6–10 men in uniform novels
3. Captain – Read 11–15 men in uniform novels
4. Chief – Read 16+ men in uniform novels

~*~*~

I know I can do Sergeant and since I'm not sure how many more, I'm going to throw my all in and go for. . . Chief . . . and read 16 or more novels

1. They Walk Among Us by T. A. Chase (Doctor)
2. Never Less Than a Lady by Mary Jo Putney (Military)
3. The Fireman and the Cop by RJ Scott (Cop)
4. With This Kiss by Eloisa James (Ships Captain-Military)
5. Three Little Words by Allison Cassatta (fireman)
6. A Sticky Wicket in Bollywood by T.A. Chase and Devon Rhodes (Cricket player)
7. Needing Seth by Shawn Lane (Doctor)
8. Defending the Duchess by Rachelle McCalla (Royal Guardsman)
9. Chasing the King of the Mountains by T.A. Chase and Devon Rhodes (competitive cyclist)
10. One Day in Apple Grove by C. H. Admirand (Doctor)
11. Ropes and Dreams by Bailey Bradford (Cop)
12. Sea Glass Island by Sherryl Woods (Doctor)
13. Cat Trick by Sofie Kelly (Detective)
14. Point of No Return by N. R. Walker (Detective)
15. The Doctor and the Bad Boy by RJ Scott (Doctor)
16. A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare (military)
17. The Paramedic and the Writer by RJ Scott (Paramedic)
18. At First Touch by T.A. Chase and Devon Rhodes (soccer)
19. Reflection Point by Emily March (Sheriff)
20. Kentucky 98 Proof by KC Kendricks (Sheriff)
21. Set Ablaze by Morticia Knight (fireman)
22. Arresting Behaviour by Morticia Knight (Detective)
23. 911 by Chris Owen (Doctor, Fireman, Paramedic)
24. The Fireman Who Loved Me by Jennifer Bernard (Fireman)

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