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RRRC - Monthly Challenges~ July Monthly Challenge ~
Duration: July 1 to July 31, 2013
Read: 7/10
1. “J" is for July:
2. Member of the Month (Gea):
3. Geography:
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd):
5. Independence Day (July 4th):
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th):
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Chasing Perfect by Susan Mallery
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): One Sweet Ride by Jaci Burton
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th):
10. Readers Choice:
July Monthly ChallengeI'm in for 10, as usual. I'll post as I go. Now to plan... =)
8 of 10. Updated 7.18.13
1. 'J' is for July: One Sweet Ride by Jaci Burton 7.10.13
2. Member of the Month - Gea: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 7.10.13
3. Geography - Turkey: Forged in Steele by Maya Banks
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July3): Lover At Last by J.R. Ward 7.14.13
5. Independence Day (July4): Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13): An Oral Fixation by Piper Vaughn 7.10.13
7. I Forgot Day (July 2): Rescue My Heart by Jill Shalvis 7.16.13
8. National Nude Day (July 14): Tangled by Emma Chase 7.6.13
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4): The Seduction of Elliot McBride by Jennifer Ashley 7.5.13
10. Reader's Choice:Breaking Free by Cherise Sinclair 7.16.13
Congratulations to all the finishers!!
2013 July Monthly ChallengeDuration: July 1 to July 31, 2013
10/10 Read, All Done!!!
1. “J" is for..:
2. Member of the Month ~ Gea/2011:
3. Geography ~ Turkey (horse on cover):
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd):
5. Independence Day (July 4th):
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th):
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd):
8. National Nude Day (July 14th):
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th):
10. Thanks For The Pick Kami!:
9/10 Completed√1. “J" is for July: The Edge of Never by J.A. Redmerski done 7/5/13
√2. Member of the Month: Gea Razor's Edge done 7/16/13
√3. Geography: Player's Ultimatum (main character moved from USA to Europe) done 7/9/13
√4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Heart of Obsidian done 7/4/13
√5. Independence Day (July 4th): Lucky in Love done 7/10/13
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
√7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Sweet Addiction done 7/19/13
√8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Jacked Up done 7/8/13
√9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Ladies' Night (summer setting) done 7/18/13
√10. Readers Choice: Executive Decision done 7/14/13
10/10 read - Done!1. J is for July -
2. Member of the Month: Gea -
3. Geography -
4. Stay Out of the Sun Day -
5. Independence Day -
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day -
7. I Forgot Day -
8. National Nude Day -
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day -
10. Readers Choice -
RRRC Monthly ChallengeJuly 1-31, 2013
6/8
√ 1. J = Jennifer Ashley: The Many Sins of Lord Cameron - 7.03
2. Gea's shelves: A Rake's Vow by Stephanie Laurens
OR The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
√ 3. Horse in the story (takes place in the Old West): The Touch Of Fire by Linda Howard - 7.16
√ 4. Moon on the cover: The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen - 7.07
√ 5. Red, white & blue cover:
by Jeff Shaara - 7.186. Glasses (on the desk):
by Sarah MacLean7. I Forgot: on my TBR since Feb 2009: This Is All I Ask by Lynn Kurland
√ 8. Bare chest:
by Nalini Singh - 7.099. Food on the cover:
by Joanne Fluke√ 10. Reader's Choice: Second Sight by Amanda Quick - 7.06
READ 10/10 COMPLETE July 191. J is for July: JA Jaken The House of Silence - Volume 1 Jul 9 ★★★★
2. Member of the month Gea 2011: Outcast Mine Jul 4 ★★★★
3. Geography Turkey (military character): Last Line Jul 8 ★★★
4. Stay out of the Sun Day: Life After Death Jul 3 ★★★★★
5. Independence Day: Too Stupid to Live Jul 1 ★★★★
6. Embrace your Geekness Day: Sole Support Jul 16 ★★★★
7. I Forgot Day: Never a Hero Jul 2 ★★
8. National Nude Day: No Fear Jul 19 ★★★
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day: Unspeakable Words Jul 11 ★★★★
10. Choice: Family Man Jul 7 ★★
READ
Romance Readers Reading Challenges DONE!Duration: July 1 - 31, 2013
Hooray, Shannon, Ethel, Jane, Penney, Katie, Susan A & Angie !!!!!!!
6/10 Completed1. “J" is for July: Under Fire by Jo Davis 7/2/13 ****
2. Member of the Month: Be With Me By Maya Banks
3. Geography: The Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress by Maya Banks 7/12/13 ***
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day: My Lord Vampire By Alexandra Ivy 7/9/13 **
5. Independence Day: Wicked Ties By Shayla Black
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day : Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
7. I Forgot Day: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 7/19/13 *****
8. National Nude Day: Caught by Menace by Lolita Lopez 7/11/13 ****
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day: Too Hot to Touch by Louisa Edwards
10. Readers Choice:Fever by Maya Banks 7/16/13 ***
July Monthly Challenge7/8
1. “J" is for July: (reread)
2. Member of the Month: Gea-
3. Geography: (military)
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd):
5. Independence Day (July 4th):
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th):
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd):
8. National Nude Day (July 14th):
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th):
10. Readers Choice:
CHALLENGE COMPLETEREAD: 10/10
✔1. “J" is for July: Briar Rose - Jane Yolen 7/6
✔2. Member of the Month - GEA: Citadel - Kate Mosse (published 2011) 7/16
✔3. Geography: Meet Me in Venice - Elizabeth Adler (travels from France->Venice->China) 7/4
✔4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Black Dawn - Rachel Caine (vampires) 7/2
✔5. Independence Day (July 4th): With Red Hands - Stephen Woodworth (red/white cover) 7/9
✔6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): The Friday Society - Adrienne Kress (glasses on cover) 7/4
✔7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): The Darkest Edge of Dawn - Kelly Gay (read book #1 in 2011) 7/5
✔8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Hot Head - Damon Suede (bare chest on cover) 7/11
✔9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Delirium - Lauren Oliver (takes place during summer) 7/13
✔10. Readers Choice: Coyote's Mate - Lora Leigh 7/14
Wow, congrats ladies who have finnished! Good job!3/5
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Haunted on Bourbon Street - Deanna Chase
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Thief of Hearts- Teresa Medeiros
2013 July Monthly ChallengeI'm done!
Congratulations to all the 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’.
02. Member of the Month: Gea - Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
04. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
05. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
06. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
07. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
08. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
09. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:
Congrats to all of the finishers!!10/10 Completed
√1. “J" is for July: The Edge of Never by J.A. Redmerski done 7/5/13
√2. Member of the Month: Gea Razor's Edge done 7/16/13
√3. Geography: Player's Ultimatum (main character moved from USA to Europe) done 7/9/13
√4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Heart of Obsidian done 7/4/13
√5. Independence Day (July 4th): Lucky in Love done 7/10/13
√6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): The Geek Next Door done 7/19/13
√7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Sweet Addiction done 7/19/13
√8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Jacked Up done 7/8/13
√9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Ladies' Night (summer setting) done 7/18/13
√10. Readers Choice: Executive Decision done 7/14/13
July Monthly ChallengeI'm in for 10, as usual. I'll post as I go. Now to plan... =)
10 of 10. Updated 7.20.13 DONE!!
1. 'J' is for July: One Sweet Ride by Jaci Burton 7.10.13
2. Member of the Month - Gea: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 7.10.13
3. Geography - Turkey: Forged in Steele by Maya Banks 7.19.13
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July3): Lover At Last by J.R. Ward 7.14.13
5. Independence Day (July4): Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare 7.20.13
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13): An Oral Fixation by Piper Vaughn 7.10.13
7. I Forgot Day (July 2): Rescue My Heart by Jill Shalvis 7.16.13
8. National Nude Day (July 14): Tangled by Emma Chase 7.6.13
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4): The Seduction of Elliot McBride by Jennifer Ashley 7.5.13
10. Reader's Choice:Breaking Free by Cherise Sinclair 7.16.13
Congratulations to all the finishers!!
Congrats Barbara, Bre, Bookchaser, Sassy and MountainKat!!!
Hooray, Barbara, Bre, Bookchaser, Sassafrass & MountainKat !!!!!
Congrats to all the finishers so far!6/8 Read
1. J for July
2. Hi Gea! A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
3. Stay Out of the Sun Day:
4. Independence Day: Murder Most Frothy by Cleo Coyle
5. Embrace Your Geekiness Day:
6. I Forgot Day:
7. National Nude Day:
8. My Choice:
Unread:
Read:
2013 July Monthly Challenge10/10 Completed!
Congrats to all the finishers!
✔1. “J" is for July: The Seduction of Elliot McBride 7/2/13
✔2. Member of the Month - Gea (2011): Woke Up in a Strange Place 7/17/13
✔3. Geography: Lover At Last 7/2/13
✔4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Slave to Sensation 7/7/13
✔5. Independence Day (July 4th): Forged in Steele 7/21/13
✔6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Vanilla On Top 7/20/13
✔7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): And One Last Thing ... 7/2/13
✔8. National Nude Day (July 14th): One Sweet Ride 7/8/13
✔9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Troubles and Treats 7/4/13
✔10. Readers Choice: Tangled 7/17/13
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Pam Wesson July Monthly Challenge
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This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located Here
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’.
2. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Here is the link to Gea's shelves- Gea's shelves . Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover....moon/shifter HUNTER MOON by Cait Lavender ....7-28-13
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone....blue cover..HIS LADY ASHLYNN by Starla Kaye 7-5-13
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it...THERON'S HOPE by Rebecca Lorino/Rebecca Pond...7-10-13
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story. ...beach scene...DANGEROUS LOVE by Carolyn Faulkner...7-14-13
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice: I'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER by Sophie Kinsella..7-19-13
RRRC July Monthly ChallengeDuration: 7/1/13 - 7/31/13
Progress 10/10
1. “J" is for July: Jaci Burton - One Sweet Ride, 7/4/2013, 3*
2. Member of the Month: Gea - Rock Chick Renegade by Kristen Ashley, 7/9/2013, 4*
3. Geography: One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare, 7/8/2013, 4*
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Blameless by Gail Carriger, 7/10/2013, 3.5*
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Mine to Hold by Shayla Black, 7/22/2013, 2.5*
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): (nerdy/geeky h) If I Stay by Gayle Forman, 7/3/2013, 3.5*
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): My Kind of Christmas, 7/15/2013, 3.5*
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): (painter, beach scene) Something Like Summer by Jay Bell, 7/16/2013, 3*
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Defying the Odds by Kele Moon, 7/6/2013, 3.5*
10. Readers Choice: The Next Always by Nora Roberts, 7/3/2013, 4*
July Monthly Challenge8/8 DONE
1. “J" is for July: (reread)
2. Member of the Month: Gea-
3. Geography: (military)
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd):
5. Independence Day (July 4th):
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th):
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd):
8. National Nude Day (July 14th):
I'm finished 10/10 Completed1. “J" is for July: One Sweet Ride finished 7/7
2. Member of the Month: Law Man finished 7/10
3. Geography: The Dom on the Naughty List finished 7/8
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Thoroughbreds and Trailer Trash finished 7/16
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Hard and Fast finished 7/15
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): For Everly finished 7/20
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Naughty Little Secret finished 7/2
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Just This Once finished 7/18
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Sweet Spot finished 7/13
10. Readers Choice: This Man Confessedfinished 7/5
Congrats to all who finished so far :308/10
1. “J" is for July: BTW I Love You by Nico Jaye ✔ ★★★★✩
2. Member of the Month: At Last by Jacquie D'Alessandro ✔ ★★★★✩
3. Geography: A Puppy for Christmas by Karly Maddison ✔ ★★★★✩
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Blood and Roses by Aislinn Kerry
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Just One Wish by Janette Rallison ✔ ★★★★★
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): These Bonds by Sylvia A. Winters ✔ ★★★✩✩
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Lone Star by Josh Lanyon ✔ ★★★★✩
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): A Serving of Love by Andrew Grey ✔ ★★★★★
10. Readers Choice: Just For You by Jet Mykles ✔ ★★★★✩
Congrats Tina Teresa, Nadine, KarenH & Elizabeth!!
all DONE :D✔ 1. “J" is for July:
✔ 2. Member of the Month:
✔ 3. Geography:
✔ 4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd):
✔ 5. Independence Day (July 4th):
✔ 6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th):
✔ 7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd):
✔ 8. National Nude Day (July 14th):
✔ 9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th):
✔ 10. Readers Choice:
RRRC July Reading Challenge:Read: 10/10 Finished!
I'm done!Congrats to all the other finishers!
RRRC - Monthly Challenges
~ July Monthly Challenge ~
Duration: July 1 to July 31, 2013
Read: 10/10
1. “J" is for July:
2. Member of the Month (Gea):
3. Geography:
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd):
5. Independence Day (July 4th):
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th):
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd):
8. National Nude Day (July 14th):
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th):
10. Readers Choice:
I decided to go for 8 this time and I will post as I go.9/8 Finished! All done!!!
1. Member of the Month: Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh - 7/5/2013 - ***
2. Embrace Your Geekness: One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean - 7/7/2013 - *****
3. Sidewalk Egg Frying: The Moon and More by sarah Dessen - 7/4/2013 - ***
4. Independence Day: Sex, Lies, and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson - 7/7/2013 - ****
5. J is for July: Something Like Summer by Jay Bell - 7/8/2013 - *****
6. I Forgot Day: Cocktails and Dreams by Autumn Markus - 7/14/2013 - ***
7. National Nude Day: Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks - 7/15/2013 - ****
8. Reader's Choice: Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh - 7/18/2013 - ****
9. Stay Out of the Sun Day: Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harris - 7/22/2013 - ***
RRRC: July Monthly ChallengeDuration: July 1st - July 31st
10/10 - DONE
✔1. “J" is for July: The Tenderfoot Bride by Cheryl St.John (2/7) *****
✔2. Member of the Month (Hello everyone!): A Rake's Vow by Stephanie Laurens (3/7) ****
✔3. Geography: A Taste Of Heaven by Alexis Harrington (22/7) ****
✔4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh (1/7) *****
✔5. Independence Day (July 4th): Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas (1/7) ****
✔6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Reckless by Amanda Quick (6/6) ****
✔7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Hard Lovin' Man by Lorraine Heath (6/6) ****
✔8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh (13/7) *****
✔9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Recipe for Satisfaction by Gina Gordon (17/7) ***
✔10. Readers Choice: The Burn List by Julia Devlin (17/7) *****
Congrats ɑƨħŵɑɡ, Erin, Nikita, Lacy and Gea!!
Done! :D1. “J" is for July: BTW I Love You by Nico Jaye ✔ ★★★★✩
2. Member of the Month: At Last by Jacquie D'Alessandro ✔ ★★★★✩
3. Geography: A Puppy for Christmas by Karly Maddison ✔ ★★★★✩
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Blood and Roses by Aislinn Kerry ✔ ★★★★★
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Just One Wish by Janette Rallison ✔ ★★★★★
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson ✔ ★★★★★
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): These Bonds by Sylvia A. Winters ✔ ★★★✩✩
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Lone Star by Josh Lanyon ✔ ★★★★✩
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): A Serving of Love by Andrew Grey ✔ ★★★★★
10. Readers Choice: Just For You by Jet Mykles ✔ ★★★★✩
Congrats to all the finishers so far!10/10 Done Yay!
1. July:
2. Member of Month (Gea):
3. Turkey:
4. Stay out of Sun:
5. July 4th:
6. Geekness Day:
7. I Forgot Day:
8. Nat'l Nude Day:
9. Sidewalk Egg Fry:
10. My Choice:
July Monthly Challenge10/10 Read - Done!!
1. “J" is for July: Redneck Romeo 7/3 (3.5*)
2. Member of the Month: Gea-published in 2011- All's Fair 7/12 3*
3. Geography: Travel from one continent to another:VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave 7/5 (3.5*)
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): night scene on the cover - Surviving Raine 7/17 4*
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Red cover- Agent of Desire 7/4 (3.5*)
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): 4 video game/engineering geeks- An Oral Fixation 7/7 4*
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd):Bought this last year- Touching Wood 7/17 3*
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): a beach scene in the story- Belong To You 7/23 3.5*
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Summer cover -BTW I Love You 7/12 4*
10. Readers Choice:Executive Decision 7/11 3.5*
9/101. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Just for Today... - Emmie Dark (HS #1859 - June 2013) - July 62. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Here is the link to Gea's shelves- Gea's shelves . Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
The Guardian - Beverly Lewis (Bethany House - Apr 2013) (horse) - July 94. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
Smoky Ridge Curse - Paula Graves (HI #1438 - Aug 2013) (night scene) - July 95. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
The Loner - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - June 2013) (lives alone) - July 46. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
The Maverick's Summer Love - Christyne Butler (HSE #2275 - Aug 2013) (hero is bookworm) - July 247. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
Forbidden Territory - Paula Graves (HI #926 - June 2006) (on tbr for 9 months) - July 188. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
Kiss of Temptation - Sandra Hill (Avon - Apr 2013) (bare chest) - July 169. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
A Texas Hero - Linda Warren (HS #1861 - July 2013) (Texas heat wave/drought) - July 1710. Readers Choice:
Beginnings - Eileen Nauman/Lindsay McKenna (Popular Library - Apr 1989)
UPDATE: Almost DoneJuly Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1-31
1. July: James, E.L.- Fifty Shades of Grey 7/13/13
2. Member of the month: Gea- Lawless by Nora Roberts
3. Geography: Rowena Through the Wall by Melodie Campbell 7/7/13
4. Stay Out of The Sun: Ghost Hunter by Lori Brighton 7/4/13
5. Independence Day: A White Cougar Christmas by Eliza Gayle 7/8/13
6. Embrace your Geekness: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 7/15/13
7. I Forgot: Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz 7/17/13
8. National Nude Day: Never Again by Michele Bardsley 7/4/13
9. Sidewalk Frying Egg Day:
10. Reader's Choice: The Highlanders Touch by Karen Marie Moning 7/1/13
COMPLETED: 8/8 ==> DONE!!✔1. “J" is for July: If I Lie - Corrine Jackson | 07/14 | ★★★★★
✔2. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Secret Vampire - L.J. Smith (Vamps) | 07/19 | ★★★
✔3. Independence Day (July 4th): Thyla - Kate Gordon (blue cover) | 07/18 | ★★
✔4. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Geek Girl - Cindy Bennett | 07/19 | ★★★★★
✔5. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Dreaming Awake (Falling Under #2) - Gwen Hayes | 07/16 | ★★★
✔6. National Nude Day (July 14th): Relentless (In Too Deep) - Jo Leigh (bare chest) | 07/24 | ★★★
✔7. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Letting Loose! - Mara Fox (summer setting)| 07/10 | ★★★★
✔8. Reader's choice: Requiem for the Devil - Jeri-Smith Ready | 07/11 | ★★★★
Fran wrote: "Congrats Valorie!"Thanks Fran!
Congrats to all the finishers!I'm in for 5 this month.
RRRC July 2013 Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1, 2013 - July 31, 2013
5/5 Read
Challenge Complete 07.23.13
1. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harris, 07.10.13 ★★★
2. Independence Day (July 4th): The Power of Six by Pitticus Lore
3. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Wanderlust by Ann Aguirre, 07.06.13 ★★★★
4. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): One Sweet Ride by Jaci Burton, 07.15.13 ★★★
5. Readers Choice: The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts, 07.03.13 ★★★★★
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1. "J" - Force of Law √ 18 Jul
2. Gea - A Perfect Storm - DNF 9 Jul Picked again: Powerful Alpha √ 19 Jul
3. Turkey (horse on the cover) - Dark Horse √ 15 Jul
4. Stay out of the sun - Black Heart Down √ 5 Jul
5. Independence Day (blue cover) - Falling √ 10 Jul
6. Embrace the geek - Louder Than Sirens, Louder Than Bells √ 7 Jul
7. I forgot - Woke Up in a Strange Place (added Dec 2011) √ 4 Jul
8. National Nudies - Plan B √ 2 Jul
9. Sidewalk fry up (Summer/sidewalk/food) - Unrequited √ 17 Jul
10. Me - Cowboy Way √ 12 Jul