Historical Romance Reading Challenge

Historical Romance

Reading Challenge

2017

hosted by I Heart Romance & YA
for more information or to sign up, click here

social media: #HRChallenge2017

Any format, any length. Any historical romance novel and novella counts toward this challenge (Adult, YA, NA, Erotic). If you want a sub-genre, romance must be the focus.

There are several levels including one with categories! There is also a giveaway so check out the sign up page for details.

I'm going for  . . . . Baroness . . . . and hope to read 1-5 books

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RC - Romance Challenges

Challenge #1

Contemporary Romance

Reading Challenge

2015

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

This is for straight romances, no sub-genres or non-fiction. Any format, 100 pages (more or less). Re-reads allowed. There are several levels, I'm going for . . . Grand Slam . . . and hope to read 21+ books.





Challenge #2

Romantic Suspense

Reading Challenge

2015

hosted by Brianna at The Book Vixen
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I'm going for . . . Hunter . . . and hope to read 6-10 books.

Challenge #3

Erotic Romance

Reading Challenge

2015

hosted at Herding Cats and Burning Soup
for more information and to sign up, click here

Any binding over 80 pages count but she wants reviews too so I'm going for a smaller number than if it was straight reading.
 . . . Level 1 . . . 6 reviews!

challenge #4

Historical Romance

Reading Challenge

2015

hosted at Herding Cats and Burning Soup
for more information and to sign up, click here

Any binding over 80 pages count, any format but setting is 1920 or earlier. She wants reviews too so I'm going for a smaller number than if it was straight reading.
 . . . Level 1 . . . 6 reviews!


Challenge #1:
1. Kitty's Christmas Hope by Sharon Kleve
2. Echo Lake by Carla Neggers

Challenge #2:
1. Broken Trust by Sharon Dunn - review 4-2

Challenge #3:
Purrfect Protector by SA Welsh
An Unlocked Heart by K.C. Wells
1. Captured Innocence by Kennedy Layne - review
2. Alex by Sawyer Bennett - review 4-1
3. Fireman's Flame by Stormy Glenn - review in April 
4. Garrett by Sawyer Bennett 


Challenge #4:

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Finished Reading #10 ... (sexy)

The Lady Risks All
Stephanie Laurens
9780062068637
Avon
Oct 2012
467 pages

author's blog

print/ebook
Historical Romance
source: personal library

Grade A+

Neville Roscoe, notorious and enigmatic, lives resolutely outside society, bound only by his own code of honor - until challenged by his desire for the one woman he cannot have.

Miranda Clifford is a lady imprisoned by rigid respectability - until tempted by a passion beyond her power to deny.

Flung together in peril, through danger and intrigue, they discover a love impossible to ignore ... or keep.

~*~*~*~*~

Roscoe had a minor showing in Mastered by Love that raised questions. This is his story. And as with Ms. Laurens other stories, there is danger and love, and happily ever after. For Miranda's brother certainly.


Challenges this works for:
150+
Read a Latte
Let Me Count the Ways
Bout of Books 6.0
An Embarrassment of Riches
Mt. TBR
Romance
A to Z

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Finished Reading #6 ...

 To Tame a Dragon
The Reluctant Bride Collection
Megan Bryce
ASIN: B009Y13QXE
self-published
Oct 2012
115 pages

ebook
Historical Romance
source: personal library

Lady Amelia Delaney is known for her sharp tongue, no-nonsense attitude, and a rather sizable fortune. Numerous suitors have tried to win her hand-- for the money, for the challenge, and for a rather unfortunate bet. She knows the unflattering reasons behind her numerous proposals; can she ever accept that a man would want to marry her just for herself?

Jameson Pendrake is a devil-may-care dandy who cares for naught but fun and fashion. But behind his laughing green eyes lies a dark history, and he calls off his wedding because of his fear of repeating the past. He can not simply give up on the idea of marriage; a wife is the best defense against the yearly crop of scheming mothers and their frilly daughters. But to allay his fears he needs a woman strong enough to laugh in the face of his past. A woman unflappable, unwavering, and unbroken. He knows just the woman. The trick, it seems, is in getting her to accept.


Challenges this works for:
Romance
A-Z (D)
ebook
An Embarrassment of Riches
Mt TBR
What an Animal
Outdo Yourself
Double Dog Dare
Let Me Count the Ways


purchased before 1-1 so it counts for Double Dog Dare

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Thoughts on...The Priest and the Peaches

I really wish I had something profound to say. I'm getting an "A" in Procrastination 101 and when I finally got into the book, real life interfered and I haven't finished. That said...

I don't usually read reviews of books I'm reviewing but I wanted to find out why I was having such a hard time with it. I finally decided it's a mix of several things. The attitude of men in the 60's, format, my mood, and new books all conspired together the help me with my "A".

Grrr, taking care of the house and children is not "women's work" and just because they are a woman, doesn't mean that they are the right woman. I'd really like to knock some sense into the father and the oldest child.

Don't even get me started on the nosy neighbor. She should be fired at the very minimum but I'd really like to string her up.

I'll be away from my computer for most of the day but plan on finishing the book and posting an update.

Don't forget to check out the other reviews, tour schedule

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary review copy of this book without any obligation to write a positive review. The opinions expressed in this post are mine and may differ from yours. Book information courtesy of publisher.


The Priest and the Peaches
by Larry Peterson

publisher: Tribute Books
format: ebook
Historical Fiction
Young Adult
285 pages


Product Description:

Take a seven day journey with the five, newly orphaned Peach kids, as they begin their struggle to remain a family while planning their dad's funeral.

They find an ally in the local parish priest, Father Tim Sullivan, who tries his best to guide them through the strange, unchartered and turbulent waters of "grown-up world." A story that is sad, funny, and inspiring as it shows how the power of family love and faith can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

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