If you like the Read-the-Month challenge, but is having problems with the multiple-lettered months? If you like to take your time, and prefer a slower pace?

Read-the-Season Challenge follows the same format as our popular Read-the-Month Challenge, except that you have a whole season to finish 6 books plus a bonus one.

Here is the timeline:

Winter - December 21, 2009 - March 19, 2010
Spring - March 20, 2010 - June 20, 2010
Summer - June 21, 2010 - September 22, 2010
Autumn - September 23, 2010 - December 21, 2010

So we will begin with Winter.

READ-THE-SEASON WINTER CHALLENGE
Duration: December 21, 2009 - March 19, 2010

Rules are simple. Using the word WINTER, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season.

Bonus: Read a book that has the word WINTER in its title.

I'm signing up for this one.

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(will post my choices later)

Cool. Here's my list for the W-I-N-T-E-R challenge :)

W - (A) Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
I - Ill Wind by Rachel Caine
N - Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon
T - The Trouble With Harry by Katie MacAlister
E - Educating Caroline by Patricia Cabot
R - The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt
WINTER title - Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas

Slower pace? I'm in! :)

READ-THE-SEASON WINTER CHALLENGE
Duration: December 21, 2009 - March 19, 2010

W - Written on Your Skin by Meredith Duran
I - Instant Gratification by Jill Shalvis
N - Nora Roberts's The Hollow
T - Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas
E - Every Last Fantasy by Shiloh Walker
R - Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft
Bonus: Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole & Gena Showalter

I'm in!

W - Lord of the Fading Lands - C L Wilson
I - I Want You To Want Me - Kathy Love
N - Master of Ectasy - Nina Bangs
T - The Taste of Night - Vicki Pettersson
E - Eternally - Maureen Child
R - Succubus Dreams - Richelle Mead
Bonus: Deep Kiss of Winter - Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter

Can't resist ... I'm in too. (Even though it is summer for me right now. hehe)

12/15: List posted

Status: 6/7

W: Would-Be Witch by Kimberly Frost 1/18/10 3★
I: Immortal Danger by Cynthia Eden 12/28/09 4★
N: Nightlight: A Parody by Harvard Lampoon 12/22/09 3★
T: Tainted by Julie Kenner
E: Eternal Seduction by Jennifer Turner 12/23/09 5+★
R: (The) Remains of the Dead by Wendy Roberts 1/6/10 4★

WINTER BONUS: Winter Kissed: A Kiss Of Frost\Ice Bound by Michele Hauf & Vivi Anna 12/29/09 3★

Oops...forgot the folks in the southern hemisphere...LOL.

Well you just have to spend a GR winter with us...LOL!

Another great challenge! I'm in.


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Love to, Yz! :)

I'll send some sunshine your way (although not today, overcast & rainy)

Steph wrote: "Love to, Yz! :)

I'll send some sunshine your way (although not today, overcast & rainy)"

Auckland, New Zealand, might be in summer for more than a day at the moment...

READ-THE-SEASON WINTER CHALLENGE
Duration: December 21, 2009 - March 19, 2010

Just for the heck of it, I'm going to use all author's last names for this challenge.

W - Wodehouse, P.G. - The Code of the Woosters
I - Idle, Eric - The Greedy Bastard Diary - A Comic Tour of America
N - Neggars, Carla - The Carriage House
T - Thorpe, Kay - Alpha Man (Postcards from Europe)
E - Eco, Umberto - The Name of the Rose
R - Ross, Clarissa - Secret of the Pale Lover

Bonus "Winter": Winters, Rebecca - Matrimony With His Majesty

(I know the bonus technically is suppose to be in the title, not the author but I only have 2 books out of over 3,000 with winter in the title: book 2 or 3 of the Dragonlance chronicles or The Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck.)

Another Challenge?! Why Not!! December 21, 2009 - March 19, 2010
Working on the list, since I likely won't be starting this until after Christmas

W = When the Laird Returns Book Two of The Highland Lords by Karen Ranney
I = The Irresistible MacRae Book Three of The Highland Lords by Karen Ranney
N =Nicole Jordan: To Romance a Charming Rogue A Novel
T = Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas
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R = Ride The Fire by Pamela Clare

Bonus: Read a book with "Winter" in the Title

Thought I would join in on one of this group's challenges. This one seemed perfect for me.

W - Devil in a Kilt by Sue-Ellen Welfonder
I - Immortal Danger by Cynthia Eden
N - None But You, by Susan Kaye
T - Tempt Me with Darkness by Shayla Black
E - Eternal Hunter by Cynthia Eden
R - The Dark One by Ronda Thompson
Bonus: Winter Kiss A Dragonfire Novel by Deborah Cooke










After previewing my post I realize 5 of the 7 books I picked have a guy without a shirt on the cover. This will be a very fun challenge. :D

OF COMPLETED LAST UPDATED:

W - Witch & Wizard by James Patterson
I - Isle of Palms by Dorothea Benton Frank
N - Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
T - Twilight by Katherine Mosby
E - An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon
R - Rhett Butler's People by Donald McCaig

bonus: Winter People by Phyllis A. Whitney

I'm in but I'll post as I go on this one !

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I'm in! Great challenge, Yz!

December 21, 2009 - March 19, 2010


Ward, J.R - Lover Avenged
Ione, Larissa - Pleasure Unbound
Nora Roberts - Bed of Roses
Toni Andrews - Cry Mercy
Ecstasy - Jacquelyn Frank
Rachel Caine - Heat Stroke

Bonus: Deep Kiss of Winter

Count me in. Will post as I go.

Read the Season: Winter
Duration: 12.21.09 - 03.19.10

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Bonus: "WINTER"

I can't resist either!

6/7 completed
12/21/09 to 3/19/10

W = Wanderlust by Ann Aguirre * * * * *
I = Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr * * * *
N = Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge * * *
T = Touch the Dark by Karen Chance * * * * *
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R = Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire * * *

Bonus: The Winter of Frankie Machine by Don Winslow * * *

Sounds like fun! Now, a reason to look forward to the dreariness of this extremely long season.

Read the Season-WINTER-Challenge:
12/21/09 to 3/19/10


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Bonus Book

I'm in too, I don't have the list compiled yet, but count me in ;)

I will participate too!

Count me in too :)

READ THE SEASON CHALLENGE - WINTER
Duration: December 21, 2009 to March 19, 2010

0/7 read

W - When Strangers Marry by Lisa Kleypas
I - I Burn for You by Susan Sizemore
N - Never Too Much by Lori Foster
T - Too Much Temptation by Lori Foster
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Bonus: - Devil In Winter by Lisa Kleypas

Of course I'm in :) I'll post my list as I go

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I'm in! Will post as I go on this one. Looking forward to it :)

W-Wicked Deeds on a Winters Night
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Bonus Book- Deep Kiss of Winter

Welcome Crystal. Hope you'll have fun doing the challenge.

I'm in



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Bonus:...

READ THE SEASON CHALLENGE - WINTER
Duration: December 21, 2009 to March 19, 2010

4/7 read

W - The Whispering Room by Amanda Stevens 1/1
I - In Over Her Head by Judi Fennell
N - Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly 1/8
T - To Crave a Blood Moon by Shari Kohler
E - Edge of Desire by Rhyannon Byrd 12/23
R - Red Kiss by Deidre Knight 12/30

BONUS: Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas

W=
What Price Love?
by Stephanie Laurens FINISHED 3.17

I= Ill Wind by Nevada Barr

N= Nancy Martin Have Your Cake And Kill Him Too FINISHED 3.5

T= The Trut About Love by Stephanie Laurens

E= The Edge of Desire by Stephanie Laurens

R=
A Rogue's Proposal
by Stephanie Laurens FINISHED 1.26

BONUS: Winter of Discontent A Dorothy Martin Mystery by Jeanne Dams

FINISHED:

Read the Season - Winter Challenge - 12/21 - 3/19
6/6 + Bonus

W - Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston 2/13/10
I - It Ain't All About the Cookin' by Paula Deen 2/28/10
N - New Moon by Stephenie Meyer 2/1/10
T - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer 1/30/10
E - Eternity in Death by J.D. Robb 3/18/10
R - Raising Jake by Charlie Carillo 2/16/10

Bonus - Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah 3/9/10

I'll fill in as I read.


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Yay another challenge :D

I'll post as I go

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I'm In!


W = Wild Blue Under by Judi Fennell
I = In Over Her Head by Judi Fennell
N = Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men by Molly Harper
T = Twilight Fall by Lynn Viehl
E = Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank
R = Red by Jordan Summers

Bonus: Deep Kiss of Winter Anthology

Oohh I'm going to do this challenge. Here's my tentative list - some I've listed more than one because it'll depend on my mood at the time. Or something like that:

W = Winter Kiss A Dragonfire Novel by Deborah Cooke
I = I'm In No Mood For Love by Rachel Gibson OR The Ideal Bride by Stephanie Laurens OR It Must Be Love by Rachel Gibson
N = Never After by Laurell K. Hamilton OR Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
T = Then Comes Seduction by Mary Balogh OR This Duchess of Mine by Eloisa James
E = Expecting His Love-Child by Carol Marinelli
R = Rags-to-riches Bride by Mary Nichols OR The Rake's Wicked Proposal by Carole Mortimer OR The Reluctant Widow by Georgette Heyer OR The Rules of Gentility by Janet Mullany
BONUS = A Winter's Tale by Trisha Ashley

My W-i-n-t-e-r challenge books, it helps to list them in advance, but I'm sure it will all change as I read...


W - Why Is Sex Fun
I - Iron Crowned / In Cold Blood
N - Notes From Underground
T - Thousand Cranes / Tortilla Flat
E - Everything Is Illuminated
R - Riders of the Purple Sage
BONUS (winter) - Winter's Tale

ROMANCE READERS READ THE SEASONS CHALLENGE: WINTER


December 21, 2009 - March 19, 2010

W- C.L. Wilson Lord of the Fading Lands
I- In the Blood Book Two of the Maker's Song by Adrian Phoenix
N- Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber
T- Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman
E- Embraced By Darkness by Keri Arthur
R- Rogue by Rachel Vincent

BONUS--BOOK WITH WINTER IN TITLE--TBD

Link to My Challenges & Lists

Cherra wrote: "ROMANCE READERS READ THE SEASONS CHALLENGE: WINTER

December 21, 2009 - March 19, 2010

W- C.L. Wilson Lord of the Fading Lands
I- [book:In the Blood Book Two of ..."

Hi Cherra, how did you create the link to your challenges,list and reviews? I think it would help me if I could keep it all in one place like that, thanks.

Michelle wrote: "Cherra wrote: "ROMANCE READERS READ THE SEASONS CHALLENGE: WINTER

December 21, 2009 - March 19, 2010

W- C.L. Wilson Lord of the Fading Lands
I- [book:In the..."


oh yeah--it is a big help when it comes to keeping all these challenges straight and being able to easily toggle between threads :-)

in the upper right hand corner of this comment box, there is a pop up with formatting tips called: (some html is ok). when you click that you will see bullet points--the 2nd bullet point called "link" allows you to create a hyperlink to pretty much anything on the web.

so, copy the entire command and paste it into your comment box.

then, open another window and pull up the page you wish to hyperlink copy the entire address and paste it over the part the begins with http and ends with .com. To link your reviews, you have to open your actual review--it will end in a number and will not have a .com at the end.

In the part that says "my link text" type in what you want to name your link.

You can click the preview button to make certain your link looks correct--you can always click edit if you have to fix it later.

Let me know if you have any problems or if something isnt clear.

Cherra wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Cherra wrote: "ROMANCE READERS READ THE SEASONS CHALLENGE: WINTER

December 21, 2009 - March 19, 2010

W- C.L. Wilson Lord of the Fading Lands
I- ..."

Hmmm.... your directions seem pretty clear. I'll give it a try in little bit and let you know. This is just what I need to keep better track in 2010, thanks!

I'm in, I just have to put together my list.

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Cherra wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Cherra wrote: "ROMANCE READERS READ THE SEASONS CHALLENGE: WINTER

December 21, 2009 - March 19, 2010

W- C.L. Wilson Lord of the Fading Lands
I- ..."

I took a while, but I think I have it now. There so much more to goodreads that I thought! Thanks Cherra.

Michelle wrote: "Cherra wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Cherra wrote: "ROMANCE READERS READ THE SEASONS CHALLENGE: WINTER

December 21, 2009 - March 19, 2010

W- C.L. Wilson [book:Lord of the Fading..."

sure thing! i'm glad you were able to figure it out! once you do it a few times, you will be able to do it pretty fast.

Count me in! :O) I'll post my list later.

Read the Season-WINTER-Challenge:
12/21/09 to 3/19/10


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Interlude in Death
by JD Robb
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To Love a Man
by Karen Robards
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Bonus Book

Read the Season - Winter
21st December 09 to 19th March 10

W - What I Loved by Siri Hustvedt
I - In Search of an Impotent Man by Gaby Hauptmann
N - Nip 'n' Tuck by Kathy Lette
T - Testimony by Anita Shreve
E - Everyone Worth Knowing by Lauren Weisberger
R - The Romantic by Barbara Gowdy

Bonus - Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole

READ-THE-SEASON WINTER CHALLENGE
Duration: December 21, 2009 - March 19, 2010

W: Weddings Can Be Murder by Christie Craig {01/16}
I: Instant Gratification by Jill Salvis {01/03}
N: The Next Best Thing by Kristan Higgins {01/11}
T: Too Hot to Handle by Robin Kaye {01/19}
E: Eye Candy by Sandy Lynn {01/18}
R: Red Hot Reunion by Bella Andre {01/17}

Tentative list...


W = Wilde, Lori - His Final Seduction
I = Isabella Erlenmeyer - Born Idle (in Ménage à 20, Tales with a hook)
N = Nalini Singh - Branded by Fire
T = Taylor, Vickie - A Doctor's Watch
E = Ericson, Carol - The Sheriff of Silverhill
R = Rita Stradling - Monster (in Ménage à 20, Tales with a hook)

WINTER bonus = A Rose in Winter by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

Totally forgot that I had I Burn for You down as my "I" choice, and ended up reading it today ... oops :) I'm sure I have something else in the TBR Mountain that I can replace it with though.

READ THE SEASON CHALLENGE - WINTER
Duration: December 21, 2009 to March 19, 2010

0/7 read

W - When Strangers Marry by Lisa Kleypas
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N - Never Too Much by Lori Foster
T - Too Much Temptation by Lori Foster
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Bonus: - Devil In Winter by Lisa Kleypas





Bonus:

0/7

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I-Ice Sarah Beth Durst
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E-An Echo in the Bone Diana Gabaldon
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Winter Bonus - Winter Rose Patricia McKillip

W- When Darkness Comes - Alexandra Ivy
I- Inner Harbour - Nora Roberts
N- Nora Roberts - Chesapeake Blue
T- Touch a Dark Wolf - Jennifer St. Giles
E- Evanovich, Janet - Manhunt
R- Rising Tides - Nora Roberts

BONUS- Winter Rose - Nora Roberts (Novella)











Decided on my books, I wanted to read the other Quinn brother books I have.