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2015 July Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
6/10 COMPLETED

1. 'J' is for July - Where I Belong by J. Daniels 07/04/15
2. Member of the Month - D.G. -
3. FAC author- Maggie Osborne -
4. National Blueberry Month - (blue in title) Deep Blue 07/14/15
5. National Hot Dog Month - (sports themed) All Lined Up 07/08/15
6. Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day - (ice cream on cover) The Summer of Firsts and Lasts 07/16/15
7. World UFO Day - (UFO in title) Because of Low 07/18/15
8. Bastille Day -
9. Amelia Earhart Day - (MC is a pilot) Low Pressure 07/13/15
10. Reader's Choice -

2015 July Monthly Challenge - 8/8 DONE

1. 'J' is for July: Jacob 7/7
2. Member of the Month - D.G.: SKIP
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- SKIP
4. National Blueberry Month: (Maine) Come Home to Me 7/4
5. National Hot Dog Month: (MC ate a hot dog in book) After the Kiss 7/10
6. July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day: Too Wilde to Tame by Janelle Denison 7/5
7. July 2 – World UFO Day: Precious Sacrifice 7/17
8. July 14 – Bastille Day: Under the Covers 7/5
9. July 24 – Amelia Earhart Day: (just loves their job) Friend-Zoned 7/9
10. Reader's Choice: Watch Me 7/11

RRRC - July Monthly Reading Challenge

10/10 read

Done! :)

[1.7.] 1. 'J' is for July: The Road to Price by Justine Elvira
[2.7.] 2. Member of the Month - D.G.: Beautiful Mess by Lucy V. Morgan
[3.7.] 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Maggie Osborne:Touching Scars by Stacy Borel
[4.7.] 4. National Blueberry Month: Melody's Wolf by Mina Carter
[5.7.] 5. National Hot Dog Month: Coming in from the Cold by Sarina Bowen
[7.7.] 8. July 14 – Bastille Day: Taste Test by L.B. Dunbar
[8.7.] 9. July 24 – Amelia Earhart Day: Assets by Shannon Dermott
[10.7.] 6. July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day: Rusty Nailed by Alice Clayton
[12.7.] 10. Reader's Choice: The Road to Forgiveness by Justine Elvira
[15.7.] 7. July 2 – World UFO Day: The Three by Sarah Lotz

I'm in for 10!

Read: 10/10 ~~ DONE!

1. 'J' is for July: The Secret 7.6 ★★★★☆

2. Member of the Month - D.G.: A Note in the Margin 7.10 ★★★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Maggie Osborne: Rainbow Bash'd 7.17 ★★★★☆

4. National Blueberry Month: Kick Start 7.17 ★★★☆☆

5. National Hot Dog Month: The Devil's Ride 7.13 ★★★★★

6. July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day: The Geek and His Artist 7.11 ★★★★☆

7. July 2 – World UFO Day: Sweet Revenge 7.8 ★★★★☆

8. July 14 – Bastille Day: Absolution 7.6 ★★★☆☆

9. July 24 – Amelia Earhart Day: Sidecar 7.15 ★★★★☆

10. Reader's Choice: Instinct 7.17 ★★★★☆



WTG, finishers!!

2015 July Monthly Challenge


6/10 Completed


01. 'J' is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Love After All by Jaci Burton 07/08/15
02. Member of the Month ~ D.G.: D.G. has been a member of the RRRC since July 2009. Please read a book from any of D.G.'s shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in July of any year.
When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James 07/05/15
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Maggie Osborne: Read one book written by Maggie Osborne or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set at a resort or in the mountains. You may read a book by an author whose first or last name is Margaret or George (or St. George, of course). You can also read a book that has an MC that serves as a president (of anything). You can also read any book published in 2004, or has a character currently in retirement or has retired from one career but moved on to something new (i.e. retired military).
Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis 07/18/15
04. National Blueberry Month: July is National Blueberry month in the US. The blueberry is also the official fruit in the states of Maine, New Jersey and North Carolina. It is also considered the official provincial berry of Nova Scotia.
Read a book that is set in Maine, New Jersey or North Carolina; or a book set in Canada; or read a book that has blue on either the cover or in the title.
Meet Me at the Beach by V.K. Sykes
OR
Not So New In Town by Michele Summers
05. National Hot Dog Month: July is National Hot Dog month in the US. A hot dog is a processed meat often eaten during spectator sports games. A person is also considered a hot dog when doing crazy, often physical, stunts for attention or just being a ‘show-off.’
Read a book with the word Hot or Dog in the title; or has a dog or hot dog on the cover; or read a book that has a sports theme; or read a book where a character does crazy stuff just for the attention.
Sunflower Lane by Jill Gregory 07/14/15
06. Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day (July 1): Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day gives you the chance to create a new flavor of ice cream. Maybe, your new creation will be a hit, and become wildly popular.
Read a book where someone is eating ice cream or ice cream is on the cover; or where the MC is creative or artistic; or a book where food plays a major theme; or read a ‘wildly popular’ book.
The Reasons to Stay by Laura Drake
OR
A Taste of Ice by Hanna Martine
OR
Currant Creek Valley by RaeAnne Thayne
07. World UFO Day (July 2): World UFO Day seeks to get governments to fess up to the existence of UFOs. Many people believe that UFOs from outer space have already visited us, and a big, government cover-up is hiding the facts from the public. The date for this special day was chosen because it is the date of the Roswell Incident, a historical event leading to wide speculation and belief that aliens have indeed visited us.
Read a science fiction, fantasy or PNR book; or a book where there is (or believed to be) a government conspiracy or cover-up; or a book set in New Mexico (where the Roswell Incident took place); or read a book with the letters U, F, O somewhere in the title.
Unmasked by C.J. Barry
OR
Contact by Susan Grant
OR
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
08. Bastille Day (July 14): Bastille Day commemorates modern France and French democracy. Bastille Day symbolizes the end of the constitutional monarchy, and the beginning of the democratic republic of France. To Frenchmen, Bastille Day is viewed as their liberation.
Read a book set in France; or a book where a monarchy plays a major role or the MC is part of the aristocracy (has a title); or read a book where a character celebrates a personal freedom (out of jail, divorce, starting over in a new town, new job); or read a book where there is any kind of celebration of a national holiday.
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean 07/12/15
09. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Amelia Earhart Day honors a famous aviation pioneer who broke many early aviation records. Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, were lost during a difficult leg of the journey towards Howell Island in the Pacific.
Read a book about a pilot or where there is travel by plane or a plane on the cover; or read a book set in the Pacific Islands; or a book where the MC is a pioneer (or considered an expert) in their profession or just loves their job.
A Match for the Single Dad by Gina Wilkins
OR
Just For You by Rosalind James
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Until Fountain Bridge by Samantha Young 07/01/15


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July
Completed — 10/10!

“J” is for July — Author’s first name starts with “J”
Rev It Up — ★★★★ 7/10

Member of the Month — DG
Blaze of Memory — ★★★★ 7/9

Author of the Month — Maggie Osborne — MC is retired (military)
Axel — ★★★★ 7/4

National Blueberry Month — Blue cover
Maverick — ★★★★ 7/17

National Hot Dog Month — Sports-themed book
The Chase — ★★★ 7/6

Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day (July 1) — MC is creative or artistic
The Redhead Plays Her Hand — ★★★★ 7/14

World UFO Day (July 2) — Book with “U”
Unleashed — ★★★★ 7/6

Bastille Day (July 14) — MC is part of the aristocracy
Seven Years to Sin — ★★★★★ 7/3

Amelia Earhart Day (July 24) — There is travel by plane
The Professional — ★★★★★ 7/2

Reader’s Choice — Any book you want!
Storm — ★★★★ 7/3

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July Monthly Challenge
4 of 10

✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Maggie Osborne:
◘ The Vixen and the Vet - Katy Regnery -- hero is retired military
◘ 07.16 - ★★★1/2

✔6. July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day:
◘ Rock Chick Reckoning - Kristen Ashley -- heroine is lead singer and guitarist in a band
◘ 07.05 - ★★★★

✔8. July 14 – Bastille Day:
◘ One Night with a Rake - Connie Mason -- heroine is a titled Lady
◘ 07.13 - ★★★★

✔10. Reader's Choice:
◘ Phone Kitten - Marika Christian
◘ 07.05 - ★★★

Susan A wrote: "2015 July Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
10/10 Complete

1. 'J' is for July - Nico Jaye Where There's Smoke Jul 3 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month - D.G. - [bo..."

THanks for hosting this challenge

July Monthly Challenge

9/10

✓1. 'J' is for July: - Secrets by Jordan Castillo Price - 02/07/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓2. Member of the Month - D.G.: Iced by Karen Marie Moning - 14/07/15 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
✓3. FAC author- Maggie Osborne: Dead Even by Mariah Stewart - 08/07/15 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
✓4. Nat. Blueberry Month: Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston - 04/07/15 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
✓5. National Hot Dog Month: One Sweet Ride by Jaci Burton - 18/07/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓6. July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavours : Color of Grace by A.M. Arthur - 05/07/15 ★ ★ ★
✓7. July 2 – World UFO Day: B785 by Eve Langlais - 01/07/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓8. July 14 – Bastille Day: Her Imperfect Groom by Rose Gordon - 11/07/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
9. July 24 – Amelia Earhart Day: No Turning Back by Kaylea Cross
✓10. Reader's Choice: Gideon by Cherry Adair - 16/07/15 ★ ★ ★ ★

2015 July Monthly Challenge


7/10 Completed


01. 'J' is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Love After All by Jaci Burton 07/08/15
02. Member of the Month ~ D.G.: D.G. has been a member of the RRRC since July 2009. Please read a book from any of D.G.'s shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in July of any year.
When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James 07/05/15
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Maggie Osborne: Read one book written by Maggie Osborne or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set at a resort or in the mountains. You may read a book by an author whose first or last name is Margaret or George (or St. George, of course). You can also read a book that has an MC that serves as a president (of anything). You can also read any book published in 2004, or has a character currently in retirement or has retired from one career but moved on to something new (i.e. retired military).
Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis 07/18/15
04. National Blueberry Month: July is National Blueberry month in the US. The blueberry is also the official fruit in the states of Maine, New Jersey and North Carolina. It is also considered the official provincial berry of Nova Scotia.
Read a book that is set in Maine, New Jersey or North Carolina; or a book set in Canada; or read a book that has blue on either the cover or in the title.
Meet Me at the Beach by V.K. Sykes
OR
Not So New In Town by Michele Summers
05. National Hot Dog Month: July is National Hot Dog month in the US. A hot dog is a processed meat often eaten during spectator sports games. A person is also considered a hot dog when doing crazy, often physical, stunts for attention or just being a ‘show-off.’
Read a book with the word Hot or Dog in the title; or has a dog or hot dog on the cover; or read a book that has a sports theme; or read a book where a character does crazy stuff just for the attention.
Sunflower Lane by Jill Gregory 07/14/15
06. Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day (July 1): Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day gives you the chance to create a new flavor of ice cream. Maybe, your new creation will be a hit, and become wildly popular.
Read a book where someone is eating ice cream or ice cream is on the cover; or where the MC is creative or artistic; or a book where food plays a major theme; or read a ‘wildly popular’ book.
A Taste of Ice by Hanna Martine 07/20/15
07. World UFO Day (July 2): World UFO Day seeks to get governments to fess up to the existence of UFOs. Many people believe that UFOs from outer space have already visited us, and a big, government cover-up is hiding the facts from the public. The date for this special day was chosen because it is the date of the Roswell Incident, a historical event leading to wide speculation and belief that aliens have indeed visited us.
Read a science fiction, fantasy or PNR book; or a book where there is (or believed to be) a government conspiracy or cover-up; or a book set in New Mexico (where the Roswell Incident took place); or read a book with the letters U, F, O somewhere in the title.
Unmasked by C.J. Barry
OR
Contact by Susan Grant
OR
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
08. Bastille Day (July 14): Bastille Day commemorates modern France and French democracy. Bastille Day symbolizes the end of the constitutional monarchy, and the beginning of the democratic republic of France. To Frenchmen, Bastille Day is viewed as their liberation.
Read a book set in France; or a book where a monarchy plays a major role or the MC is part of the aristocracy (has a title); or read a book where a character celebrates a personal freedom (out of jail, divorce, starting over in a new town, new job); or read a book where there is any kind of celebration of a national holiday.
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean 07/12/15
09. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Amelia Earhart Day honors a famous aviation pioneer who broke many early aviation records. Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, were lost during a difficult leg of the journey towards Howell Island in the Pacific.
Read a book about a pilot or where there is travel by plane or a plane on the cover; or read a book set in the Pacific Islands; or a book where the MC is a pioneer (or considered an expert) in their profession or just loves their job.
A Match for the Single Dad by Gina Wilkins
OR
Just For You by Rosalind James
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Until Fountain Bridge by Samantha Young 07/01/15


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JULY
10 of 10 Complete!

√ 1. “J”: Suddenly One Summer by Julie James – 7/2
√ 2. Hello D.G.!: Lord's Fall by Thea Harrison – 7/15
√ 3. Maggie Osborne: One Night of Sin by Elle Kennedy (retired fighter) – 7/3
√ 4. Blueberry Month: Sun Kissed by Nancy Warren (blue cover) – 7/19
√ 5. Hot Dog Month: Alex by Sawyer Bennett (hockey) – 7/2
√ 6. Ice Cream Flavors: Deep by Kylie Scott (musician) – 7/4
√ 7. World UFO Day: Dark Debt by Chloe Neill (paranormal) – 7/1
√ 8. Bastille Day: Hold Me by Susan Mallery (new town) – 7/20
√ 9. Amelia Earhart Day: First and Only by Abbie Zanders (travel by plane) – 7/5
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Unbuttoned by Maisey Yates – 7/5

Complete:

Slow-going; I may be in trouble this month…

RRRC Monthly Challenges
July 1-31, 2015

4/7

1. Starts with J: Jana DeLeon: Trouble in Mudbug
2. Member of the Month or published in Aug. 2009: A Slice of Murder by Chris Cavender
3. FAC or published in 2004: Murder List by Julie Garwood
√ 4. National Blueberry Month: Blue cover: Twice Tempted by a Rogue by Tessa Dare - 7.11
5. SKIP
6. SKIP
√ 7. UFO in title: One Touch of Scandal by Liz Carlyle - 7.20
√ 8. MC is in aristocracy: MC is a duke: Dukes to the Left of Me, Princes to the Right by Kieran Kramer - 7.06
9. SKIP
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Miss Julia Throws a Wedding by Ann B. Ross

2015 July Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2015
Completion: 10/10
DONE!!!

1. 'J' is for July: Jared by Teresa Gabelman – 7/22
2. Member of the Month – D.G.: No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole – 7/18
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Maggie Osborne: Viper's Run by Jamie Begley – 7/4
4. National Blueberry Month: Lover Unbound by JR Ward – 7/10
5. National Hot Dog Month: Playing to Win by Jaci Burton – 7/17
6. July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day: Lead by Kylie Scott – 7/15
7. July 2 – World UFO Day: Amorous Overnight by Robin Rotham – 7/12
8. July 14 – Bastille Day: Until Nico by Aurora Rose Reynolds – 7/6
9. July 24 – Amelia Earhart Day: Master of Freedom: A Mountain Masters Novella by Cherise Sinclair – 7/19
10. Reader's Choice: Provoked by Rebecca Zanetti – 7/5

2015 July Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
5/10 COMPLETED

1. 'J' is for July - Where I Belong by J. Daniels 07/04/15
2. Member of the Month - D.G. -
3. FAC author- Maggie Osborne -
4. National Blueberry Month - (blue in title) Deep Blue 07/14/15
5. National Hot Dog Month - (sports themed) All Lined Up 07/08/15
6. Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day - (ice cream on cover) The Summer of Firsts and Lasts 07/16/15
7. World UFO Day - (u,f and o in title) Because of Low 07/18/15
8. Bastille Day -
9. Amelia Earhart Day - (MC is a pilot) Low Pressure 07/13/15
10. Reader's Choice -

2015 July Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1st - July 31st
Completed: 8/8 - DONE

✔1. 'J' is for July - The Clayborne Brides: One Pink Rose, One White Rose, One Red Rose by Julie Garwood (10/7) ****
✔2. Member of the Month - D.G. (published July 2015) - Elude by Rachel Van Dyken (16/7) ***
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maggie Osborne - Wolf's Capture by Eve Langlais (9/7) *****
✔5. National Hot Dog Month - Pucked by Helena Hunting (14/7) **
✔6. July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day - Along Came a Spider by James Patterson (6/7) ****
✔7. July 2 – World UFO Day - Polar Bared by Eve Langlais (8/7) ****
✔8. July 14 – Bastille Day - At the Bride Hunt Ball by Olivia Parker (7/7) ***
✔10. Reader's Choice - Ride Steady by Kristen Ashley (2/7) ****

2015 July Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
7/10 COMPLETED

1. 'J' is for July - Where I Belong by J. Daniels 07/04/15
2. Member of the Month - D.G. -
3. FAC author- Maggie Osborne -
4. National Blueberry Month - (blue in title) Deep Blue 07/14/15
5. National Hot Dog Month - (sports themed) All Lined Up 07/08/15
6. Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day - (ice cream on cover) The Summer of Firsts and Lasts 07/16/15
7. World UFO Day - (u,f and o in title) Because of Low 07/18/15
8. Bastille Day - (most of book set in Paris) Working It 07/22/15
9. Amelia Earhart Day - (MC is a pilot) Low Pressure 07/13/15
10. Reader's Choice -

I'm in, but I think I'll make merely 5 books this month.

Read 5/5

1. 'J' is for July:
2. Member of the Month - D.G.: Something About You by Julie James 7/06
3. FAC author Maggie Osborne (name George): The Wallbanger by Renee George 7/11
4. National Blueberry Month (blue cover): Risking the Field by Jean McGray 7/15
5. National Hot Dog Month:
6. Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day:
7. World UFO Day: Late Night Snack by Lou Harper 7/10
8. Bastille Day:
9. Amelia Earhart Day:
10. Reader's Choice: Keep Swimming by Kade Boehme 7/08

Finished
Thanks LaurLa

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Keep going everyone - about 9 days left!

10/10

1.'J' is for July: Jill Shalvis Instant Temptation, 7/18/2015, 3.5*

2.Member of the Month - D.G.: Magic Breaks, 7/23/2015, 4*

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Maggie Osborne: (is a retired athlete, now a florist) One Wish, 7/6/2015, 3*

4.National Blueberry Month: (set in North Carolina, blue on the cover) The Girl Who Chased the Moon, 7/3/2015, 4*

5.National Hot Dog Month: (Dog in the title and on the cover) Hair Of The Dog, 7/22/2015, 3*

6.July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day: (someone is eating ice cream) The Fight Within, 7/10/2015, 3*

7.July 2 – World UFO Day: PNR book Night Reigns, 7/17/2015, 3*

8. July 14 – Bastille Day: (MC is a duke) No Good Duke Goes Unpunished, 7/8/2015, 3*

9. July 24 – Amelia Earhart Day: (there is travel by plane) Strawberries for Dessert, 7/9/2015, 4*

10.Reader's Choice: The Letter Z, 7/8/2015, 3.5*

2015 July Monthly Challenge

1/10 Completed

1. 'J' is for July - Independent Study by Joelle Charbonneau
2. Member of the Month - D.G. -
3. FAC author- Maggie Osborne -
4. National Blueberry Month -
5. National Hot Dog Month -
6. Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day -
7. World UFO Day -
8. Bastille Day -
9. Amelia Earhart Day -
10. Reader's Choice -

2015 July Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed!

1. 'J' is for July: Leaving Time, Jody Picoult ★★★★ 7/3
2. Member of the Month - D.G.: Playing for Keeps, R.L. Mathewson ★★★★ 7/22
3. FAC author- Maggie Osborne (Retired Military): Paradise Valley, Robyn Carr ★★★★ 7/15
4. National Blueberry Month (blue cover): The Liar, Nora Roberts ★★★★ 7/4
5. National Hot Dog Month: Hot on Her Heels, Susan Mallery ★★★★ 7/14
6. Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day Day (food plays major theme): Perfection, R.L. Mathewson ★★★★ 7/23
7. World UFO Day (‘F’ in title): Flirting With Intent, Kelly Hunter ★★★ 7/5
8. Bastille Day (starting over): Reasonable Doubt Full Series, Whitney Gracia Williams ★★★★★ 7/8
9. Amelia Earhart Day (helicopter pilot): Temptation Ridge, Robyn Carr ★★★★ 7/12
10. Reader's Choice: Ugly Love, Colleen Hoover ★★★★ 7/17

July 2015 Monthly Reading Challenge
Total Read: 2

2. Member of the Month - D.G.: My Beloved Karen Ranney 7/23

3. FAC Maggie Osborne: Silver Lining Maggie Osborne 7/10

4. Blueberry: My True Love Karen Ranney (blue cover)

2015 July Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
10/10 DONE

1. 'J' is for July - Whispers by Lisa Jackson 07/20/2015

2. Member of the Month - D.G. Raven's Shadow Patricia Briggs 07/25/15


3. FAC author- Maggie Osborne - Love Bites by Maggie Osborne 07/22/2015

4. National Blueberry Month - Pelican Point by Donna Kauffman 07/13/2015

5. National Hot Dog Month - The Homecoming (Thunder Point #6) by Robyn Carr 07/19/2015
6. Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day - Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke 07/16/2015

7. World UFO Day - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs 07/23/2015

8. Bastille Day - Simply Irresistible Rachel Gibson 07/18/15


9. Amelia Earhart Day - Just This Once by Rosalind James 07/14/2015

10. Reader's Choice - The Chance by Robyn Carr 07/17/2015

2015 July Monthly Challenge


8/10 Completed


01. 'J' is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Love After All by Jaci Burton 07/08/15
02. Member of the Month ~ D.G.: D.G. has been a member of the RRRC since July 2009. Please read a book from any of D.G.'s shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in July of any year.
When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James 07/05/15
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Maggie Osborne: Read one book written by Maggie Osborne or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set at a resort or in the mountains. You may read a book by an author whose first or last name is Margaret or George (or St. George, of course). You can also read a book that has an MC that serves as a president (of anything). You can also read any book published in 2004, or has a character currently in retirement or has retired from one career but moved on to something new (i.e. retired military).
Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis 07/18/15
04. National Blueberry Month: July is National Blueberry month in the US. The blueberry is also the official fruit in the states of Maine, New Jersey and North Carolina. It is also considered the official provincial berry of Nova Scotia.
Read a book that is set in Maine, New Jersey or North Carolina; or a book set in Canada; or read a book that has blue on either the cover or in the title.
Meet Me at the Beach by V.K. Sykes 07/26/15
05. National Hot Dog Month: July is National Hot Dog month in the US. A hot dog is a processed meat often eaten during spectator sports games. A person is also considered a hot dog when doing crazy, often physical, stunts for attention or just being a ‘show-off.’
Read a book with the word Hot or Dog in the title; or has a dog or hot dog on the cover; or read a book that has a sports theme; or read a book where a character does crazy stuff just for the attention.
Sunflower Lane by Jill Gregory 07/14/15
06. Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day (July 1): Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day gives you the chance to create a new flavor of ice cream. Maybe, your new creation will be a hit, and become wildly popular.
Read a book where someone is eating ice cream or ice cream is on the cover; or where the MC is creative or artistic; or a book where food plays a major theme; or read a ‘wildly popular’ book.
A Taste of Ice by Hanna Martine 07/20/15
07. World UFO Day (July 2): World UFO Day seeks to get governments to fess up to the existence of UFOs. Many people believe that UFOs from outer space have already visited us, and a big, government cover-up is hiding the facts from the public. The date for this special day was chosen because it is the date of the Roswell Incident, a historical event leading to wide speculation and belief that aliens have indeed visited us.
Read a science fiction, fantasy or PNR book; or a book where there is (or believed to be) a government conspiracy or cover-up; or a book set in New Mexico (where the Roswell Incident took place); or read a book with the letters U, F, O somewhere in the title.
Unmasked by C.J. Barry
OR
Contact by Susan Grant
OR
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
08. Bastille Day (July 14): Bastille Day commemorates modern France and French democracy. Bastille Day symbolizes the end of the constitutional monarchy, and the beginning of the democratic republic of France. To Frenchmen, Bastille Day is viewed as their liberation.
Read a book set in France; or a book where a monarchy plays a major role or the MC is part of the aristocracy (has a title); or read a book where a character celebrates a personal freedom (out of jail, divorce, starting over in a new town, new job); or read a book where there is any kind of celebration of a national holiday.
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean 07/12/15
09. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Amelia Earhart Day honors a famous aviation pioneer who broke many early aviation records. Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, were lost during a difficult leg of the journey towards Howell Island in the Pacific.
Read a book about a pilot or where there is travel by plane or a plane on the cover; or read a book set in the Pacific Islands; or a book where the MC is a pioneer (or considered an expert) in their profession or just loves their job.
A Match for the Single Dad by Gina Wilkins
OR
Just For You by Rosalind James
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Until Fountain Bridge by Samantha Young 07/01/15


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2015 July Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
10/10 DONE

1. 'J' is for July - Whispers by Lisa Jackson 07/20/2015

2. Member of the Month - D.G. - Raven's Shadow by Patricia Briggs 07/25/2015

3. FAC author- Maggie Osborne - Love Bites by Maggie Osborne 07/22/2015

4. National Blueberry Month - Pelican Point by Donna Kauffman 07/13/2015

5. National Hot Dog Month - The Homecoming (Thunder Point #6) by Robyn Carr 07/19/2015
6. Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day - Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke 07/16/2015

7. World UFO Day - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs 07/23/2015

8. Bastille Day - Simply Irresistible Rachel Gibson 07/18/15

9. Amelia Earhart Day - Just This Once by Rosalind James 07/14/2015

10. Reader's Choice - The Chance by Robyn Carr 07/17/2015

2015 July Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
Done

1. 'J' is for July - Jackson Pearce - Cold Spell 4/7/15
2. Member of the Month - D.G. - Red 2/7/15
3. FAC author- Maggie Osborne - The Mane Event 10/7/15
4. National Blueberry Month - Manwhore +1 8/7/15
5. National Hot Dog Month - The Beast in Him 11/7/15
6. Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day - The Mane Attraction 17/7/15
7. World UFO Day - Nameless 6/7/15
8. Bastille Day - Beauty and the Beast 6/7/15
9. Amelia Earhart Day - Beast Behaving Badly 22/7/15
10. Reader's Choice - The Mane Squeeze 13/7/15

Congrats to all the other finishers!

8/8 Read - Complete

1. J for July: At Last by Jill Shalvis 7/3/15
2. Hi D.G.! Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews 7/9/15
3. Blueberry Month: Love a Little Sideways by Shannon Stacy (Maine) 7/23/15
4. Hot Dog Month: Sugar and Iced by Jenn McKinlay 7/12/15
5. UFO Day: Of Silk and Steam by Bec McMaster 7/26/15
6. Bastille Day: The Wicked Wallflower by Maya Rodale 7/12/15
7. Amelia Earhart Day: Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie 7/15/15
8. My Choice: Revealed by Kate Noble 7/5/15

Unread: All Done!

Read:

2015 July Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1 to July 31, 2015
Progress: 10 of 10 (COMPLETE!)

✔1. 'J' is for July: Jackson, Sophie; A Pound of Flesh by Sophie Jackson; Read 07/03/15

✔2. Member of the Month - D.G.: A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas; Read 07/03/15

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maggie Osborne: Ride Steady by Kristen Ashley (Colorado mountains); Read 07/01/15

✔4. National Blueberry Month: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas; Read 07/15/15

✔5. National Hot Dog Month: Fighting for Irish by Gina L. Maxwell (MMA Fighter); Read 07/13/15

✔6. July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day: Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec; Read 07/11/15

✔7. July 2 – World UFO Day: The Story of Son: A Dark Vampire Romance by J.R. Ward; Read 07/25/15

✔8. July 14 – Bastille Day: Between the Devil and Desire by Lorraine Heath (Duchess of Lovingdon); Read 07/10/15

✔9. July 24 – Amelia Earhart Day: Rock Hard by Nalini Singh (New Zealand - Pacific Islands); Read 07/08/15

✔10. Reader's Choice: Ice Storm by Anne Stuart Read 07/22/15

Hmmm - running out of month…

RRRC Monthly Challenges
July 1-31, 2015

5/7

√ 1. Starts with J: Jana DeLeon: Trouble in Mudbug - 7.23
2. Member of the Month or published in Aug. 2009: A Slice of Murder by Chris Cavender
3. FAC or published in 2004: Murder List by Julie Garwood
√ 4. National Blueberry Month: Blue cover: Twice Tempted by a Rogue by Tessa Dare - 7.11
5. SKIP
6. SKIP
√ 7. UFO in title: One Touch of Scandal by Liz Carlyle - 7.20
√ 8. MC is in aristocracy: MC is a duke: Dukes to the Left of Me, Princes to the Right by Kieran Kramer - 7.06
9. SKIP
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Miss Julia Throws a Wedding by Ann B. Ross

Finally Done!!!

July Monthly Challenge

10/10

1. 'J' is for July: Becoming Dad by M.A. Jackson ~ 7/10/15 ~ ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - D.G.: Pillow Talk ~ 7/2/15 ~ ★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Cherish & Blessed ~ 7/19/15 ~ ★★★★1/4
4. National Blueberry Month: Rainbow Blues ~ 7/15/15 ~ ★★★★1/2
5. National Hot Dog Month: Through These Eyes ~ 7/9/15 ~ ★★★★★
6. July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day: Clarity of Lines ~ 7/1/15 ~ ★★★★★
7. July 2 – World UFO Day: Trust The Focus ~ 7/27/15 ~ ★★★
8. July 14 – Bastille Day: Regularly Scheduled Life ~ 7/6/15 ~ ★★1/2
9. July 24 – Amelia Earhart Day: Watching Elijah Fall ~ 7/1/15 ~ ★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Love & Loyalty ~ 7/6/15/ ~ ★★★★

2015 July Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
8/10 COMPLETED

1. 'J' is for July - Where I Belong by J. Daniels 07/04/15
2. Member of the Month - D.G. - (published in July) Torrent 07/27/15
3. FAC author- Maggie Osborne -
4. National Blueberry Month - (blue in title) Deep Blue 07/14/15
5. National Hot Dog Month - (sports themed) All Lined Up 07/08/15
6. Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day - (ice cream on cover) The Summer of Firsts and Lasts 07/16/15
7. World UFO Day - (u,f and o in title) Because of Low 07/18/15
8. Bastille Day - (most of book set in Paris) Working It 07/22/15
9. Amelia Earhart Day - (MC is a pilot) Low Pressure 07/13/15
10. Reader's Choice -

July 2015 Monthly Challenge

I'm in for all 10 and will post when I'm done in July! =)

10 of 10. Updated 7.27.15 DONE!!

1. 'J' is for July: Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis 7.22.15
2. Member of the Month - D.G.: Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole 7.19.15
3. Featured Author Challenge - Maggie Osborne: Silver Lining by Maggie Osborne 7.8.15
4. National Blueberry Month: Rocky Retreat by Vivian Arend 7.27.15
5. National Hot Dog Month: Under the Lights by Shannon Stacey 7.26.15
6. July 1 - Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day: The Once and Future Love by Ari McKay 7.3.15
7. July 2 - World UFO Day: Play of Passion by Nalini Singh 7.6.15
8. July 14 - Bastille Day: And One Last Thing ... by Molly Harper 7.9.15
9. July 24 - Amelia Earhart Day: Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb 7.3.15
10. Reader's Choice: Hard to Come By by Laura Kaye 7.13.15



Congrats to all the finishers!!

9/10



1. 'J' is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
A Lover's Vow - Brenda Jackson (Mira - May 2015) - July 9

2. Member of the Month - D.G.: D.G. has been a member of the RRRC since July 2009. Here is the link to D.G.'s shelves - D.G.'s Shelves.... Please read a book from any of D.G.'s shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in July of any year.
The Cowboy SEAL's Triplets - Tina Leonard (HAR #1553 - July 2015) - July 1

3. Read one book written by Maggie Osborne or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set at a resort or in the mountains. You may read a book by an author whose first or last name is Margaret or George (or St. George, of course). You can also read a book that has an MC that serves as a president (of anything). You can also read any book published in 2004, or has a character currently in retirment or has retired from one career but moved on to something new (i.e. retired military).
Dylan's Daddy Dilemma - Tracy Madison (HSE #2411 - June 2015) (mountains) - July 7

4. National Blueberry Month: Read a book that is set in Maine, New Jersey or North Carolina; or a book set in Canada; or read a book that has blue on either the cover or in the title.
A Forever Kind of Family - Brenda Harlen (HSE #2403 - May 2015) (NC) - July 7

5. National Hot Dog Month: Read a book with the word Hot or Dog in the title; or has a dog or hot dog on the cover; or read a book that has a sports theme; or read a book where a character does crazy stuff just for the attention.

6. July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day: Read a book where someone is eating ice cream or ice cream is on the cover; or where the MC is creative or artistic; or a book where food plays a major theme; or read a ‘wildly popular’ book.
Her Red-Carpet Romance - Marie Ferrarella (HSE #2409 - June 2015) (movie producer) - July 6

7. July 2 – Read a science fiction, fantasy or PNR book; or a book where there is (or believed to be) a government conspiracy or cover-up; or a book set in New Mexico (where the Roswell Incident took place); or read a book with the letters U, F, O somewhere in the title.
The Cowboy's Little Surprise - Barbara White Daille (HAR #1543 - Apr 2015) (New Mexico) - July 2

8. July 14 – Bastille Day: Read a book set in France; or a book where a monarchy plays a major role or the MC is part of the aristocracy (has a title); or read a book where a character celebrates a personal freedom (out of jail, divorce, starting over in a new town, new job); or read a book where there is any kind of celebration of a national holiday.
Royal Heirs Required - Cat Schield (HD #2359 - Mar 2015) (prince) - July 11

9. July 24 – Read a book about a pilot or where there is travel by plane or a plane on the cover; or read a book set in the Pacific Islands; or a book where the MC is a pioneer (or expert) in their profession or just loves their job.
The Missing Heir - Barbara Dunlop (HD #2343 - Dec 2014) (pilot) - July 1

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Running Fire - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - May 2015) - July 27

2015 July Monthly Challenge


9/10 Completed


01. 'J' is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Love After All by Jaci Burton 07/08/15
02. Member of the Month ~ D.G.: D.G. has been a member of the RRRC since July 2009. Please read a book from any of D.G.'s shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in July of any year.
When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James 07/05/15
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Maggie Osborne: Read one book written by Maggie Osborne or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set at a resort or in the mountains. You may read a book by an author whose first or last name is Margaret or George (or St. George, of course). You can also read a book that has an MC that serves as a president (of anything). You can also read any book published in 2004, or has a character currently in retirement or has retired from one career but moved on to something new (i.e. retired military).
Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis 07/18/15
04. National Blueberry Month: July is National Blueberry month in the US. The blueberry is also the official fruit in the states of Maine, New Jersey and North Carolina. It is also considered the official provincial berry of Nova Scotia.
Read a book that is set in Maine, New Jersey or North Carolina; or a book set in Canada; or read a book that has blue on either the cover or in the title.
Meet Me at the Beach by V.K. Sykes 07/26/15
05. National Hot Dog Month: July is National Hot Dog month in the US. Read a book with the word Hot or Dog in the title; or has a dog or hot dog on the cover; or read a book that has a sports theme; or read a book where a character does crazy stuff just for the attention.
Sunflower Lane by Jill Gregory 07/14/15
06. Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day (July 1): Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day gives you the chance to create a new flavor of ice cream. Maybe, your new creation will be a hit, and become wildly popular.
Read a book where someone is eating ice cream or ice cream is on the cover; or where the MC is creative or artistic; or a book where food plays a major theme; or read a ‘wildly popular’ book.
A Taste of Ice by Hanna Martine 07/20/15
07. World UFO Day (July 2): World UFO Day seeks to get governments to fess up to the existence of UFOs. Many people believe that UFOs from outer space have already visited us, and a big, government cover-up is hiding the facts from the public. The date for this special day was chosen because it is the date of the Roswell Incident, a historical event leading to wide speculation and belief that aliens have indeed visited us.
Read a science fiction, fantasy or PNR book; or a book where there is (or believed to be) a government conspiracy or cover-up; or a book set in New Mexico (where the Roswell Incident took place); or read a book with the letters U, F, O somewhere in the title.
Unmasked by C.J. Barry
OR
Contact by Susan Grant
OR
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
08. Bastille Day (July 14): Bastille Day commemorates modern France and French democracy. Bastille Day symbolizes the end of the constitutional monarchy, and the beginning of the democratic republic of France. To Frenchmen, Bastille Day is viewed as their liberation.
Read a book set in France; or a book where a monarchy plays a major role or the MC is part of the aristocracy (has a title); or read a book where a character celebrates a personal freedom (out of jail, divorce, starting over in a new town, new job); or read a book where there is any kind of celebration of a national holiday.
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean 07/12/15
09. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Amelia Earhart Day honors a famous aviation pioneer who broke many early aviation records. Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, were lost during a difficult leg of the journey towards Howell Island in the Pacific.
Read a book about a pilot or where there is travel by plane or a plane on the cover; or read a book set in the Pacific Islands; or a book where the MC is a pioneer (or considered an expert) in their profession or just loves their job.
Just For You by Rosalind James 07/28/15
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Until Fountain Bridge by Samantha Young 07/01/15


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2015 July Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
9/10 COMPLETED

1. 'J' is for July - Where I Belong by J. Daniels 07/04/15
2. Member of the Month - D.G. - (published in July) Torrent 07/27/15
3. FAC author- Maggie Osborne -
4. National Blueberry Month - (blue in title) Deep Blue 07/14/15
5. National Hot Dog Month - (sports themed) All Lined Up 07/08/15
6. Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day - (ice cream on cover) The Summer of Firsts and Lasts 07/16/15
7. World UFO Day - (u,f and o in title) Because of Low 07/18/15
8. Bastille Day - (most of book set in Paris) Working It 07/22/15
9. Amelia Earhart Day - (MC is a pilot) Low Pressure 07/13/15
10. Reader's Choice - Thirty-Four and a Half Predicaments 07/28/15

One more to go - will I make it?!

RRRC Monthly Challenges
July 1-31, 2015

6/7

√ 1. Starts with J: Jana DeLeon: Trouble in Mudbug - 7.23
√ 2. Member of the Month or published in 2009: A Vintage Affair by Isabel Wolff - 7.28
3. FAC or published in 2004: Murder List by Julie Garwood
√ 4. National Blueberry Month: Blue cover: Twice Tempted by a Rogue by Tessa Dare - 7.11
5. SKIP
6. SKIP
√ 7. UFO in title: One Touch of Scandal by Liz Carlyle - 7.20
√ 8. MC is in aristocracy: MC is a duke: Dukes to the Left of Me, Princes to the Right by Kieran Kramer - 7.06
9. SKIP
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Miss Julia Throws a Wedding by Ann B. Ross

Well, i sais i'll read 5 books but i've finished all ten. Don't know when this happened.


1. 'J' is for July: Read a book whose author's first name starts with 'J'.
Fighting Dirty for His Girl

2. Member of the Month - D.G.: Read a book from any of D.G.'s shelves
Caressed by Ice

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Maggie Osborne: Read a book that has an MC that serves as a president (of anything).
The Prince with Amnesia

4. National Blueberry Month: Read a book that is set in New Jersey or a book that has blue on the cover.
Of Poseidon

5. National Hot Dog Month: Read a book that has a sports theme.
Rock Hard

6. July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day: Read a book where someone is eating ice cream.
Demons at Deadnight

7. July 2 – World UFO Day: Read a PNR book.
Don't Bite the Bridesmaid

8. July 14 – Bastille Day: Read a book where the MC is part of the aristocracy (has a title)
Of Triton

9. July 24 – Amelia Earhart Day: Read a book where there is travel by plane.
Guarding His Heart

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Archangel's Consort

10/10
DONE

1. 'J' is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J'Justice Calling Annie Bellet 7/7 ★★★
2. Member of the Month - D.G.: published in 2009 Mortal Sins Eileen Wilks 7/24 ★★★★
3. set at a resort Death in the Orchid Garden Ann Ripley 7/14 ★
4. National Blueberry Month: set in New Jersey Stalked Beverly Long 7/26 ★★★★
5. National Hot Dog Month: dog on cover Cocoa and Chanel 7/11 ★★★

6. July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day: MC is creative or artistic; AND food plays a major theme MC creates and makes pastries Some Enchanted Éclair Bailey Cates 7/28 ★★★★
7. July 2 science fiction The Trilisk Ruins McCloskey, Michael 7/13 ★★★★
8. July 14 –celebrates a personal freedom leaves military, inherits medical practice One Day in Apple Grove C.H. Admirand 7/19 ★★★★
9. July 24 travel by plane Secret Intentions (Cooper, #13) 7/27 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: The Bookshop on the Corner Rebecca Raisin 7/22 ★★★★

❣❣❣ Jonquil ❣❣❣ Melissa ❣❣❣ MountainKat ❣❣❣ ❀~Amy~❀ ❣❣❣
❣❣❣ funnichic0318 ❣❣❣ KarenF ❣❣❣ Katherine ❣❣❣ Mary ❣❣❣ Tammie ❣❣❣
❣❣❣ Elizabeth ❣❣❣ Krissy ❣❣❣

Well done everyone ❣❣❣
Lots of finishers so far... Two more days - Keeping reading ❣❣❣

(off to make my own updates now)

July Monthly Challenge

7 of 10

✔2. Member of the Month - D.G.: 
◘ Coming On Strong - Tawny Weber -- pubbed in 2009
◘ 07.26 - ★★★★

✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Maggie Osborne:
◘ The Vixen and the Vet - Katy Regnery -- hero is retired military
◘ 07.16 - ★★★1/2

✔6. July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day:
◘ Rock Chick Reckoning - Kristen Ashley -- heroine is lead singer and guitarist in a band
◘ 07.05 - ★★★★

✔7. July 2 – World UFO Day:
◘ Yours for Christmas - Susan Mallery -- letters U, F and O
◘ 07.26 - ★★★

✔8. July 14 – Bastille Day:
◘ One Night with a Rake - Connie Mason -- heroine is a titled Lady
◘ 07.13 - ★★★★

✔9. July 24 – Amelia Earhart Day:
◘ Against the Sky - Kat Martin -- MCs travel by plane to and within Alaska
◘ 07.23 - ★★★

✔10. Reader's Choice:
◘ Phone Kitten - Marika Christian
◘ 07.05 - ★★★

2015 July Monthly Challenge

3/10 Completed

1. 'J' is for July - Independent Study by Joelle Charbonneau
2. Member of the Month - D.G. - Golden Son by Pierce Brown
3. FAC author- Maggie Osborne -
4. National Blueberry Month -
5. National Hot Dog Month -
6. Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day -
7. World UFO Day - Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes
8. Bastille Day -
9. Amelia Earhart Day -
10. Reader's Choice -

FINISHED! Thanks for a great Challenge

2015 July Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

7/7

1. 'J' is for July: Read a book whose author's last name starts with 'J'. The Risk - 7/29

2. Member of the Month - D.G.: D.G. has been a member of the RRRC since July 2009. Here is the link to D.G.'s shelves - D.G.'s Shelves.... Please read a book published in 2009 Rock Chick Rescue - 7/28

4. National Blueberry Month: July is National Blueberry month in the US. The blueberry is also the official fruit in the states of Maine, New Jersey and North Carolina. It is also considered the official provincial berry of Nova Scotia.
Read a book that has blue on the cover. Ride Steady - 7/16

5. National Hot Dog Month: July is National Hot Dog month in the US. A hot dog is a processed meat often eaten during spectator sports games. A person is also considered a hot dog when doing crazy, often physical, stunts for attention or just being a ‘show-off.’
Read a book that has a sports theme; Raced - 7/6

7. July 2 – World UFO Day: World UFO Day seeks to get governments to fess up to the existence of UFOs. Many people believe that UFOs from outer space have already visited us, and a big, government cover-up is hiding the facts from the public. The date for this special day was chosen because it is the date of the Roswell Incident, a historical event leading to wide speculation and belief that aliens have indeed visited us.
Read a book with the letters U, F, O somewhere in the title. Out of Control - 7/8

8. July 14 – Bastille Day: Bastille Day commemorates modern France and French democracy. Bastille Day symbolizes the end of the constitutional monarchy, and the beginning of the democratic republic of France. To Frenchmen, Bastille Day is viewed as their liberation.
Read a book set in France; or a book where a monarchy plays a major role or the MC is part of the aristocracy (has a title); or read a book where a character celebrates a personal freedom (out of jail, divorce, Kb>starting over in a new town, new job) Shelter Mountain - 7/12

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice The Opportunist - 7/2

I finished my 6 books for the challenge. Can't wait to start next months. Thanks for the fun :)

Made it!!

RRRC Monthly Challenges
July 1-31, 2015

7/7

√ 1. Starts with J: Jana DeLeon: Trouble in Mudbug - 7.23
√ 2. Member of the Month or published in 2009: A Vintage Affair by Isabel Wolff - 7.28
√ 3. FAC or published in 2004: Murder List by Julie Garwood - 7.30
√ 4. National Blueberry Month: Blue cover: Twice Tempted by a Rogue by Tessa Dare - 7.11
5. SKIP
6. SKIP
√ 7. UFO in title: One Touch of Scandal by Liz Carlyle - 7.20
√ 8. MC is in aristocracy: MC is a duke: Dukes to the Left of Me, Princes to the Right by Kieran Kramer - 7.06
9. SKIP
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Miss Julia Throws a Wedding by Ann B. Ross

Done! I updated message 26. Thanks for the challenge. I discovered some good books this month because of it.

2015 July Monthly Challenge


I'm finished! Congratulations to all the other finishers!!!


10/10 Completed


01. 'J' is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Love After All by Jaci Burton 07/08/15
02. Member of the Month ~ D.G.: D.G. has been a member of the RRRC since July 2009. Please read a book from any of D.G.'s shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in July of any year.
When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James 07/05/15
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Maggie Osborne: Read one book written by Maggie Osborne or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set at a resort or in the mountains. You may read a book by an author whose first or last name is Margaret or George (or St. George, of course). You can also read a book that has an MC that serves as a president (of anything). You can also read any book published in 2004, or has a character currently in retirement or has retired from one career but moved on to something new (i.e. retired military).
Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis 07/18/15
04. National Blueberry Month: July is National Blueberry month in the US. The blueberry is also the official fruit in the states of Maine, New Jersey and North Carolina. It is also considered the official provincial berry of Nova Scotia.
Read a book that is set in Maine, New Jersey or North Carolina; or a book set in Canada; or read a book that has blue on either the cover or in the title.
Meet Me at the Beach by V.K. Sykes 07/26/15
05. National Hot Dog Month: July is National Hot Dog month in the US. Read a book with the word Hot or Dog in the title; or has a dog or hot dog on the cover; or read a book that has a sports theme; or read a book where a character does crazy stuff just for the attention.
Sunflower Lane by Jill Gregory 07/14/15
06. Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day (July 1): Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day gives you the chance to create a new flavor of ice cream. Maybe, your new creation will be a hit, and become wildly popular.
Read a book where someone is eating ice cream or ice cream is on the cover; or where the MC is creative or artistic; or a book where food plays a major theme; or read a ‘wildly popular’ book.
A Taste of Ice by Hanna Martine 07/20/15
07. World UFO Day (July 2): World UFO Day seeks to get governments to fess up to the existence of UFOs. Many people believe that UFOs from outer space have already visited us, and a big, government cover-up is hiding the facts from the public. The date for this special day was chosen because it is the date of the Roswell Incident, a historical event leading to wide speculation and belief that aliens have indeed visited us.
Read a science fiction, fantasy or PNR book; or a book where there is (or believed to be) a government conspiracy or cover-up; or a book set in New Mexico (where the Roswell Incident took place); or read a book with the letters U, F, O somewhere in the title.
Unmasked by C.J. Barry 07/31/15
08. Bastille Day (July 14): Bastille Day commemorates modern France and French democracy. Bastille Day symbolizes the end of the constitutional monarchy, and the beginning of the democratic republic of France. To Frenchmen, Bastille Day is viewed as their liberation.
Read a book set in France; or a book where a monarchy plays a major role or the MC is part of the aristocracy (has a title); or read a book where a character celebrates a personal freedom (out of jail, divorce, starting over in a new town, new job); or read a book where there is any kind of celebration of a national holiday.
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean 07/12/15
09. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Amelia Earhart Day honors a famous aviation pioneer who broke many early aviation records. Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, were lost during a difficult leg of the journey towards Howell Island in the Pacific.
Read a book about a pilot or where there is travel by plane or a plane on the cover; or read a book set in the Pacific Islands; or a book where the MC is a pioneer (or considered an expert) in their profession or just loves their job.
Just For You by Rosalind James 07/28/15
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Until Fountain Bridge by Samantha Young 07/01/15

10/10 DONE!!!!!!!!



1. 'J' is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
A Lover's Vow - Brenda Jackson (Mira - May 2015) - July 9

2. Member of the Month - D.G.: D.G. has been a member of the RRRC since July 2009. Here is the link to D.G.'s shelves - D.G.'s Shelves.... Please read a book from any of D.G.'s shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in July of any year.
The Cowboy SEAL's Triplets - Tina Leonard (HAR #1553 - July 2015) - July 1

3. Read one book written by Maggie Osborne or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set at a resort or in the mountains. You may read a book by an author whose first or last name is Margaret or George (or St. George, of course). You can also read a book that has an MC that serves as a president (of anything). You can also read any book published in 2004, or has a character currently in retirment or has retired from one career but moved on to something new (i.e. retired military).
Dylan's Daddy Dilemma - Tracy Madison (HSE #2411 - June 2015) (mountains) - July 7

4. National Blueberry Month: Read a book that is set in Maine, New Jersey or North Carolina; or a book set in Canada; or read a book that has blue on either the cover or in the title.
A Forever Kind of Family - Brenda Harlen (HSE #2403 - May 2015) (NC) - July 7

5. National Hot Dog Month: Read a book with the word Hot or Dog in the title; or has a dog or hot dog on the cover; or read a book that has a sports theme; or read a book where a character does crazy stuff just for the attention.
Pursued by the Rich Rancher - Catherine Mann (HD #2379 - June 2015) (dog on cover) - July 31

6. July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day: Read a book where someone is eating ice cream or ice cream is on the cover; or where the MC is creative or artistic; or a book where food plays a major theme; or read a ‘wildly popular’ book.
Her Red-Carpet Romance - Marie Ferrarella (HSE #2409 - June 2015) (movie producer) - July 6

7. July 2 – Read a science fiction, fantasy or PNR book; or a book where there is (or believed to be) a government conspiracy or cover-up; or a book set in New Mexico (where the Roswell Incident took place); or read a book with the letters U, F, O somewhere in the title.
The Cowboy's Little Surprise - Barbara White Daille (HAR #1543 - Apr 2015) (New Mexico) - July 2

8. July 14 – Bastille Day: Read a book set in France; or a book where a monarchy plays a major role or the MC is part of the aristocracy (has a title); or read a book where a character celebrates a personal freedom (out of jail, divorce, starting over in a new town, new job); or read a book where there is any kind of celebration of a national holiday.
Royal Heirs Required - Cat Schield (HD #2359 - Mar 2015) (prince) - July 11

9. July 24 – Read a book about a pilot or where there is travel by plane or a plane on the cover; or read a book set in the Pacific Islands; or a book where the MC is a pioneer (or expert) in their profession or just loves their job.
The Missing Heir - Barbara Dunlop (HD #2343 - Dec 2014) (pilot) - July 1

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Running Fire - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - May 2015) - July 27

I'm finished: 8/8

1. Eighth Grave After Dark - Darynda Jones - 7/10 *****

3. Bursting with Love - Melissa Foster - 7/6 - ***

4. Fired Up (Arcane Society, #7) - Jayne Ann Krentz - 7/28 - ***

6. Muscling Through - J.L. Merrow - 7/30 - **

7. Wizard's Daughter - Catherine Coulter - 7/3 - ****

8. Prince of Ravenscar - Catherine Coulter - 7/18 - ****

9. Hearts at Play - Melissa Foster - 7/8 - ****

10. Dancing Around the Truth - Alanna Lucas - 7/30 - *****