Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

A late start to this post, but anything you've read so far this year counts!
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2021 Other Worlds Challenge
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021

There are so many fictional worlds out there to discover—alien, fantastical, and even alternate Earths.

The goal for this challenge is to discover these new worlds by reading science fiction and fantasy romances. Here are the rules:

* Books must have a romance in them (but doesn't have to be primary genre).
* Books must be novella or novel length.
* Books can be any format (ebook, physical, or audio).
* Books must fall into one of the six categories below.
* Books can only be listed in one category below.
* Re-reads and challenge crossovers are fine! :)


Alien Worlds
(sci-fi or fantasy; other planets)


Alternate Earth
(dystopia, steampunk, magic realism, alt history, apocalyptic, urban fantasy)


Captain's Log
(sci-fi; spaceship is predominate setting)


Creatures
(paranormal; shifters, vampires, fairies, dragons, etc)


Into the Future
(futuristic Earth/Earthlings)


Wibbly Wobbly
(sci-fi or fantasy; time travel — to the past or future)

Here's mine! ☄️


Alien Worlds



Alternate Earth



Captain's Log



Creatures



Into the Future



Wibbly Wobbly

Other Worlds Challenge - Round 2

Alien Worlds (sci-fi or fantasy; other planets)
Sven the Collector by Denali Day
Erik the Tempered by Denali Day
Claimed by the Horde King by Zoey Draven
The Last Hour of Gann by R. Lee Smith
The Headmaster by Tiffany Reisz



Alternate Earth
(dystopia, steampunk, magic realism, alt history, apocalyptic, urban
Savage Lands by Stacey Marie Brown
Wild Lands by Stacey Marie Brown
King Among the Dead by Lauren Gilley
Night in a Waste Land by Lauren Gilley
Vanish Into Light by Lauren Gilley
The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison
The Witch With No Name by Kim Harrison
Lola & the Millionaires: Part One by Kathryn Moon
Age of Deception by T.A. White
Heart of Winter by Lauren Gilley
A Girl Named Calamity by Danielle Lori
A Girl in Black and White by Danielle Lori



Creatures (paranormal; shifters, vampires, fairies, dragons, etc)
wolf- Matefinder by Leia Stone
wolf- Wolf Girl by Leia Stone
wolf- Lost Girl by Leia Stone
vampire- Burn by Suzanne Wright
vampire- Blood Shadows by Lindsay J. Pryor
vampire- Raphael by D.B. Reynolds
vampire- Compelled by D.B. Reynolds
vampire- Deception by D.B. Reynolds
vampire- Unforgiven by D.B. Reynolds
vampire- Detour by D.B. Reynolds
archangel/vampire- Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
wolf- Alpha & Omega by Briggs
wolf- Cry Wolf by Briggs
wolf- Hunting Ground by Briggs
wolf- Fair Game by Briggs- tbr
wolf- Silence Fallen by Briggs
wolf- Storm Cursed by Briggs
wolf- Smoke Bitten by Briggs
mage- Sterling by Dark
zombie- Land of the Beautiful Dead by R. Lee Smith The Sinner by Emma Scott
First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
The Orc Wife by S.J. Sanders
Contagion by Amanda Milo




Into the Future (futuristic Earth/Earthlings)
Naked in Death by P. Briggs
Glory in Death
Immortal in Death
Rapture in Death
Devoted in Death
Origin in Death
Interlude in Death
Ceremony in Death
Vengeance in Death
Holiday in Death
Conspiracy in Death

2021 Other Worlds Challenge



I’m happy that this challenge has returned. I’ve been keeping track of all of my Other World challenge books in my Create Your Own Challenge post so I’ve just copied them here.


Rules:
* Books must have a romance in them (but doesn't have to be primary genre).
* Books must be novella or novel length.
* Books can be any format (ebook, physical, or audio).
* Books must fall into one of the six categories below.
* Books can only be listed in one category below.
* Re-reads and challenge crossovers are fine!


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Alien Worlds:
(sci-fi or fantasy; other planets)
01: Amaryllis by Jayne Castle - 01/07/21
02: Zinnia by Jayne Castle - 05/02/21
03: Orchid by Jayne Castle - 06/08/21
04: Ambushing Ariel by S.E. Smith - 06/23/21
05: For the Love of Tia by S.E. Smith - 07/01/21
06: Cornering Carmen by S.E. Smith - 07/04/21
07: Paul's Pursuit by S.E. Smith - 07/27/21
08: The Shimmering by Susan Kearney - 08/01/21
09: A Dragonlings' Easter by S.E. Smith - 08/31/21
10: Guild Boss by Jayne Castle - 12/03/21
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Alternate Earth:
(dystopia, steampunk, magic realism, alt history, apocalyptic, urban fantasy)
01: Fire in His Chaos by Ruby Dixon - 02/15/21
02: Island Heat by Susan Kearney - 07/31/21
03: Shadow Walker by Allyson James - 12/13/21
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Captain’s Log:
(sci-fi; spaceship is predominate setting)
01: Theron's Hope by Rebecca Anthony Lorino - 02/26/21
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Creatures:
(paranormal; shifters, vampires, fairies, dragons, etc)
01: Night of the Beast by Lisa Ladew - 01/16/21
02: Enraptured by Elisabeth Naughton - 03/29/21
03: The Last Warrior by Jennifer Ashley - 04/29/21
04: The Boss by Abigail Owen - 05/19/21
05: Silver Silence by Nalini Singh - 06/28/21
06: Walking in Fire by Cathryn Cade - 07/19/21
07: Her Rogue Alpha by Paige Tyler - 08/05/21
08: Her True Match by Paige Tyler - 08/26/21
09: The Adversary by Thea Harrison - 09/08/21
10: Her Dark Half by Paige Tyler - 10/27/21
11: X-Ops Exposed by Paige Tyler - 11/11/21
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Wibbly Wobbly:
(sci-fi or fantasy; time travel — to the past or future)
01: A Slip in Time by Kathleen Kirkwood - 07/26/21
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2021 Other Worlds Challenge
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021

(view spoiler)[There are so many fictional worlds out there to discover—alien, fantastical, and even alternate Earths.

The goal for this challenge is to discover these new worlds by reading science fiction and fantasy romances. Here are the rules:

* Books must have a romance in them (but doesn't have to be primary genre).
* Books must be novella or novel length.
* Books can be any format (ebook, physical, or audio).
* Books must fall into one of the six categories below.
* Books can only be listed in one category below.
* Re-reads and challenge crossovers are fine! :) (hide spoiler)]


Alien Worlds
(sci-fi or fantasy; other planets)
Anzil by: Miranda Martin (01/03/21)
The Pet Project by: Amanda Milo (02/18/21)
Unnatural Selection by: Amanda Milo (02/18/21)
JoAyyn by: Amanda Milo (02/19/21)
Ral's Woman by: Laurann Dohner (02/26/21)
Zoe by: L. Starfyre (03/07/21)
Matched: Jennifer's Diary by: L. Starfyre (03/08/21)
Hatched: Jennifer's Diary: BBW Polyamorous Paranormal Romance by: L. Starfyre (03/09/21)
Demi-Goddess: Jennifer's Diary by: L. Starfyre (03/10/21)
Betty: BBW Space Fantasy Romance by: L. Starfyre (03/11/21)
Clark by: L. Starfyre (03/11/21)
Sold to Serve by: Kyra Alessy (03/21/21)
Bound by: Sophie Oak (04/26/21)
The Terrible Gift by: Colette Rhodes (05/02/21)
The Unwanted Challenge by: Colette Rhodes (05/08/21)
The Reluctant Keeper by: Colette Rhodes (05/09/21)



Alternate Earth
(dystopia, steampunk, magic realism, alt history, apocalyptic, urban fantasy)
Birching his Bride by: Golden Angel (01/01/21)
Seizing Year Four by: Cara Wylde (02/04/21)
Sold To The Berserkers by: Lee Savino (03/02/21)
Fate's Edge by: Ilona Andrews (03/03/21)
Everkin by: Donna Grant (03/04/21)
Eversong by: Donna Grant (03/06/21)
Dark, Witch & Creamy by: H.Y. Hanna (03/11/21)
Dark Alpha's Embrace by: Donna Grant (03/15/21)
Dark Alpha’s Demand by: Donna Grant (03/16/21)
Dr. Harding’s Institute: Complete by: Commander James Bondage (03/21/21)
Burn for Me by: Cynthia Eden (03/23/21)
Everwylde by: Donna Grant (04/01/21)
Druid Vices and a Vodka by: Annette Marie (04/02/21)
Ember by: Kristen Callihan (04/02/21)
Angels' Blood by: Nalini Singh (04/02/21)
Wandfasted by: Laurie Forest (04/06/21)
Light Mage by: Laurie Forest (04/08/21)
The Black Witch by: Laurie Forest (04/08/21)
Don't Rush Me by: Jackie May (04/18/21)
The Iron Flower by: Laurie Forest (04/20/21)
Dark Alpha's Lover by: Donna Grant (04/20/21)
Prey by: L.V. Lane (04/22/21)
The Shadow Wand by: Laurie Forest (04/24/21)
Everbound by: Donna Grant (05/01/21)
Evernight by: Donna Grant (05/02/21)
Don't Bait Me by: Jackie May (05/03/21)
Don't Cheat Me by: Jackie May (05/03/21)
Archangel's Kiss by: Nalini Singh (05/06/21)
Daughter of the Forest by: Vella Munn (05/13/21)
Orson by: David Delaney (05/14/21)
Don't Tempt Me by: Jackie May (05/16/21)
Gypsy Witch by: David Delaney (05/18/21)
Everspell by: Donna Grant (05/19/21)
Royal Werelock Breeding by: R. Nightingale (06/03/21)









Captain's Log
(sci-fi; spaceship is predominate setting)
Claimed by the Commander by: Sassa Daniels (01/04/21)
Chosen for the Warrior by: Sassa Daniels (01/04/21)
The Virgin Returns Home by: Tara Crescent (01/28/21)
Claimed by: Sophie Kisker (01/28/21)
Auctioned by: Piper Stone (02/21/21)
Instinct by: Loki Renard (02/22/21)
Marked by: Sara Fields (02/22/21)
His Human Prisoner by: Renee Rose (06/09/21)



Creatures
(paranormal; shifters, vampires, fairies, dragons, etc)
Lindsey's Wolves by: Becca Jameson (01/06/21)
Her Perfect Mate by: Paige Tyler (01/08/21)
Leashed by: Candace Blevins (01/08/21)
December by: Merel Pierce (01/12/21)
Bound Together by: Christine Feehan (01/15/21)
Tidal Wave by: Vivian Arend (01/16/21)
Burn for Me by: Ilona Andrews (01/18/21)
Wicked Appetite by: Janet Evanovich (01/18/21)
Dark Alpha's Claim by: Donna Grant (01/19/21)
Jessica’s Wolves by: Becca Jameson (01/29/21)
Tessa's Wolf by: Becca Jameson (01/30/21)
Alyssa's Wolves by: Becca Jameson (01/30/21)
Magic in the Wind by: Christine Feehan (02/06/21)
Wolf at the Door by: Hailey Edwards (02/16/21)
Vampire by: Tamara Rose Blodgett (02/16/21)
Over the Moon by: Hailey Edwards (02/17/21)
Stitches and Witches by: Nancy Warren (03/01/21)
Alpha's Birthday Virgin by: Casey Morgan (03/01/21)
Rachel's Totem by: Marie Harte (03/05/21)
Davy Harwood by: Tijan (03/10/21)
Whirlpool by: Vivian Arend (03/16/21)
Pleasure Unbound by: Larissa Ione (03/18/21)
Into the Fire by: Jeaniene Frost (03/23/21)
Rejected by Fate by: Mazzy J. March (03/25/21)
Tail 'Em by: Sam Hall (04/18/21)
Captured by: Erica Stevens (04/26/21)
The Devil to Pay by: Jackie May (05/05/21)
Nail 'Em by: Sam Hall (05/17/21)
Some Girls Bite by:Chloe Neill (05/23/21)



Into the Future
(futuristic Earth/Earthlings)
Eli's Hellcat by: Merel Pierce (01/05/21)
On the Edge by: Ilona Andrews (01/11/21)
Bayou Moon by: Ilona Andrews (01/23/21)
Wildfire by: Ilona Andrews (01/25/21)
Diamond Fire by: Ilona Andrews (01/28/21)
Sapphire Flames by: Ilona Andrews (02/09/21)
Emerald Blaze by: Ilona Andrews (02/18/21)
How to Claim an Undead Soul by: Hailey Edwards (02/25/21)
How to Break an Undead Heart by: Hailey Edwards (02/25/21)
Wicked Never Sleeps by: Gina LaManna (05/26/21)
Andorra Sector by: Lexi C. Foss (06/02/21)
How to Dance an Undead Waltz by: Hailey Edwards (06/09/21)




Wibbly Wobbly
(sci-fi or fantasy; time travel — to the past or future)
White Hot by: Ilona Andrews (01/21/21)
Trierna by: Serena Akeroyd
TriAlpha by: Serena Akeroyd (02/03/21)
The Slave's Secret by: Kimberley Jackson (02/05/21)
Queen by: Serena Nova (02/09/21)
Concubine to the King by: Audrina Fray (02/20/21)
The King's Brother by: Audrina Fray (02/22/21)
Finding Her Luck by: Isoellen (02/24/21)

Welcome, Bookchaser and Tiki Mama! My apologies for being so delayed getting the challenge posted this year. :)

Heather wrote: "Other Worlds Challenge..."

Welcome, Heather! Feel free to include any books from 2021 that fit the challenge, not just ones read since you started. :)

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