Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Thanks Hina and Brandilyn! :)

By the way, thanks Brandilyn for the book Brand New Flavor written by E.M. Lynley, which I read for the category 4. I noticed it in your list (even though you didn't apparently read it). I really struggled with that category, so you saved me. :P

October 2013 Monthly Challenge

4/10

1. 'O' is for October: Offside by Juliana Stone - 07/10/13
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Her Last Letter by Nancy C Johnson
3. Geography - Idaho: Right Here Waiting by Tarra Young
4. National Cookie Month: Beauty and the Feast by Julia Rachel Barrett
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Backdraft by Cher Carson
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Message Received by Rosemarie Naramore
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Bluegrass Undercover by Kathleen Brooks - 06/10/13
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): The Mating by Nicky Charles - 10/10/13
10. Reader's Choice: The Watcher by Jo Robertson - 08/10/13

3/10



1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
One Night with the Doctor - Cindy Kirk (HSE #2291 - Oct 2013) - Oct 10

2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Caroline has been a member of the RRRC since 2011. Here is the link to Caroline's Shelves Please read a book from any of Caroline's shelves or a book published in 2011.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Idaho.

Facts about Idaho:
★Idaho is also known as the “Gem” State. Idaho produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones.
★Idaho is the No. 1 producer of Potatoes, Trout, Austrian Winter Peas and Lentils. -
★Shoshone Falls at 212 feet drops 52 feet further than Niagra Falls.

You can also read a book with jewelry on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a farmer or rancher. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.

4. National Cookie Month: Enjoy the sweet flavor of cookies. Read a book with dessert on the cover (chocolate, cupcakes, cakes, etc). OR read a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot.

5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Read a book where character fights/investigates fire. OR where a fire plays major role in the plot line.

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.” OR read the first book in a series.
The Christmas Baby Surprise - Shirley Jump (HR #4398 - Oct 2013) (book 1) - Oct 5

7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend or a special someone. OR Read a sweet OR clean romance.
Snowbound With the Soldier - Jennifer Faye (HR #4396 - Oct 2013) (sweet/clean) - Oct 4

8. National Nut Day (October 22): Read a book where a character is focused on healthy eating and exercise. OR Read a book that is a sports romance.

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).

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

October
Completed: 3/10

1. 'O' is for October: The folk of the fringe by Orson Scott Card

2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Emma by Jane Austen

3. Geography: Shaedes of Gray by Amanda Bonilla

4. National Cookie Month: Summer Desserts by Nora Roberts 10/4/2013

5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Firestorm by Iris Johansen 10/7/2013

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Acorna: The Unicorn Girl by Anne McCaffrey

7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George

8. National Nut Day (October 22): Against the Ropes by Sarah Castille

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Wicked Edge by Nina Bangs 10/6/2013

10. Reader's Choice: Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix

2/10 read


1. O is for October - Owens, JC: Dominion of the Eth - 10/10
2. Member of the Month: Caroline - The Subtle Build of Perfection
3. Geography - The Jewels of Bangkok
4. National Cookie Month - The Chocolatier
5. Fire Prevention Day - The Charlie Factor
6. Columbus Day - Slave Auction
7. Sweetest Day - A Vampire Christmas
8. National Nut Day - Tigerland
9. Happy Halloween - Snared
10. Reader's Choice - Deep in the Count - 10/1

I'm going for 7 books this month

5/7 Completed

6. Columbus Day: Into the Deep by Samantha Young - 10/2/2013 - ***

7. Sweetest Day: Damaged by H.M. Ward - 10/3/2013 - ***

3. Geography: The Perfect Poison by Amanda Quick - 10/5/2013 - **

9. Happy Halloween: Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 10/10/2013 - ****

10. Reader's Choice: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley - 10/9/2013 - *****

3/?

3. Idaho author Fit to Be Tied Robin Lee Hatcher 10/06

6. Columbus A Vote of Confidence Robin Lee Hatcher 10/03

7. Sweetest Day A Matter of Character Robin Lee Hatcher 10/10

9. Halloween Love Bites Margaret St. George

5/10 read


1. O is for October - Owens, JC: Dominion of the Eth - 10/10
2. Member of the Month: Caroline - The Subtle Build of Perfection - 10/11
3. Geography - The Jewels of Bangkok - 10/11
4. National Cookie Month - The Chocolatier - 10/11
5. Fire Prevention Day - The Charlie Factor
6. Columbus Day - Slave Auction
7. Sweetest Day - A Vampire Christmas
8. National Nut Day - Tigerland
9. Happy Halloween - Snared
10. Reader's Choice - Deep in the Count - 10/1

2013 October Monthly Challenge

5/10 Completed

01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
An Outlaw's Christmas by Linda Lael Miller
OR
Heart Fortune by Robin D. Owens
02. Member of the Month ~ Caroline: Caroline has been a member of the RRRC since 2011. Please read a book from any of Caroline's shelves or a book published in 2011.
Captured by the Highlander by Julianne MacLean 10/10/13
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Idaho.
Facts about Idaho:
★Idaho is also known as the “Gem” State. Idaho produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones.
★Idaho is the No. 1 producer of Potatoes, Trout, Austrian Winter Peas and Lentils. -
★Shoshone Falls at 212 feet drops 52 feet further than Niagara Falls.
You can also read a book with jewelry on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a farmer or rancher. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
A Baby by Chance by Cathy Gillen Thacker 10/11/13 (rancher)
04. National Cookie Month: Enjoy the sweet flavor of cookies. Read a book with dessert on the cover (chocolate, cupcakes, cakes, etc). OR read a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot.
Can't Stand The Heat by Louisa Edwards
OR
Sweet Baklava by Debby Mayne
05. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Read a book where character fights/investigates fire. OR where a fire plays major role in the plot line.
Always On My Mind by Jill Shalvis
OR
The Mighty Quinns: Dylan by Kate Hoffmann
OR
Under Fire by Jo Davis
06. Columbus Day (October 14): Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.” OR read the first book in a series.
The Mighty Quinns: Conor by Kate Hoffmann 10/03/13
07. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend or a special someone. OR Read a sweet OR clean romance.
Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh
OR
Moonlight Warrior by Janet Chapman
08. National Nut Day (October 22): Read a book where a character is focused on healthy eating and exercise. OR Read a book that is a sports romance.
Line of Scrimmage by Marie Force
OR
Body Check by Deirdre Martin
09. Happy Halloween (October 31): Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).
Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan 10/07/13
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Suddenly You by Sarah Mayberry 10/04/13


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5/10 complete

1) "O" is for October
Jennifer L. Armentrout - Obsidian
Read 10/7, 5*

2) A Book Published in 2011
Kendare Blake - Anna Dressed in Blood

3) Geography - Idaho
Catherine Anderson - Blue Skies

4) National Cookie Month
Sarah Addison Allen - Garden Spells
Read 10/2, 4.5*

5) Fire Prevention Day
Nora Roberts - Chasing Fire

6) Columbus Day
John Flanagan - The Outcast (Brotherband Chronicles 1)
Read 10/5, 4.5*

7) Sweetest Day
Julie Kagawa - The Iron King
Read 10/10, 4*

8) National Nut Day
Susan Elizabeth Phillips - Natural Born Charm

9) Happy Halloween
J.R.Ward - Lover at Last

10) Reader´s Choice
Jojo Moyes - Me Bofore You
Read 10/1, 5*

4/10



1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
One Night with the Doctor - Cindy Kirk (HSE #2291 - Oct 2013) - Oct 10

2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Caroline has been a member of the RRRC since 2011. Here is the link to Caroline's Shelves Please read a book from any of Caroline's shelves or a book published in 2011.
Knit the Season - Kate Jacobs (Berkley - Nov 2010) ( Caroline's shelves) - Oct 11

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Idaho.

Facts about Idaho:
★Idaho is also known as the “Gem” State. Idaho produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones.
★Idaho is the No. 1 producer of Potatoes, Trout, Austrian Winter Peas and Lentils. -
★Shoshone Falls at 212 feet drops 52 feet further than Niagra Falls.

You can also read a book with jewelry on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a farmer or rancher. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.

4. National Cookie Month: Enjoy the sweet flavor of cookies. Read a book with dessert on the cover (chocolate, cupcakes, cakes, etc). OR read a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot.

5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Read a book where character fights/investigates fire. OR where a fire plays major role in the plot line.

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.” OR read the first book in a series.
The Christmas Baby Surprise - Shirley Jump (HR #4398 - Oct 2013) (book 1) - Oct 5

7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend or a special someone. OR Read a sweet OR clean romance.
Snowbound With the Soldier - Jennifer Faye (HR #4396 - Oct 2013) (sweet/clean) - Oct 4

8. National Nut Day (October 22): Read a book where a character is focused on healthy eating and exercise. OR Read a book that is a sports romance.

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).

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

Read: 2/5


1. 'O' is for October: The Violet and the Tom

2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Vanished

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Salvage 10/12/13 ★★★★★

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): The Darkening 10/10/13 ★★★☆☆

10. Reader's Choice: Catch a Ghost 10/3/13 ★★☆☆☆

5/10



1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
One Night with the Doctor - Cindy Kirk (HSE #2291 - Oct 2013) - Oct 10

2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Caroline has been a member of the RRRC since 2011. Here is the link to Caroline's Shelves Please read a book from any of Caroline's shelves or a book published in 2011.
Knit the Season - Kate Jacobs (Berkley - Nov 2010) ( Caroline's shelves) - Oct 11

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Idaho.

Facts about Idaho:
★Idaho is also known as the “Gem” State. Idaho produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones.
★Idaho is the No. 1 producer of Potatoes, Trout, Austrian Winter Peas and Lentils. -
★Shoshone Falls at 212 feet drops 52 feet further than Niagra Falls.

You can also read a book with jewelry on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a farmer or rancher. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
Torrid Nights - Beth Brookes/Lindsay McKenna (Jove - Mar 1984) (construction) - Oct 12

4. National Cookie Month: Enjoy the sweet flavor of cookies. Read a book with dessert on the cover (chocolate, cupcakes, cakes, etc). OR read a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot.

5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Read a book where character fights/investigates fire. OR where a fire plays major role in the plot line.

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.” OR read the first book in a series.
The Christmas Baby Surprise - Shirley Jump (HR #4398 - Oct 2013) (book 1) - Oct 5

7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend or a special someone. OR Read a sweet OR clean romance.
Snowbound With the Soldier - Jennifer Faye (HR #4396 - Oct 2013) (sweet/clean) - Oct 4

8. National Nut Day (October 22): Read a book where a character is focused on healthy eating and exercise. OR Read a book that is a sports romance.

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).

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

Congrats to the finishers so far!

6/10 Done

1. October: Organize Your Corpses by Mary Jane Maffini
2. MOM: Caroline: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris 10/2 ★★★★
3. Idaho: Woman on the Run by Lisa Marie Rice
4. Cookie Month: Dim Sum Dead by Jerrilyn Farmer
5. Fire Prevention: Under Fire by Jo Davis
6. Columbus Day: Tempting the Best Man by J. Lynn 10/4 ★★★★
7. Sweetest Day: Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple 10/8 ★★★
8. Nat'l Nut Day: Tempting the Player by J. Lynn 10/10 ★★★★
9. Halloween: Retribution by Sherrilyn Kenyon 10/12 ★★★★★
10. My Choice: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 10/6 ★★★★★

6/10 Complete

1. O is for October – Arden, Mari; One: 10/02
2. Member of the Month: Caroline – Steele, Danielle; Accident
3. Geography- Dafoe, Sierra; The Boys Back Home (set in Idaho): 10/12
4. National Cookie Month – Matthewson, R.L.; Playing for Keeps (list-Foodie Romances):10/11
5. Fire Prevention Day – Shay, Kathryn; In Too Deep (FREE on Amazon!): 10/9
6. Columbus Day- Bromberg, K.; Driven (First in Series)
7. Sweetest Day – Moore, Leigh Talbert; The Truth About Letting Go
8. National Nut Day – Kenneally, Miranda; Catching Jordan
9. Happy Halloween – Redmerski, J.A.; The Mayfair Moon: 10-06
10. Reader's Choice – Desrochers, Lisa; A Little Too Far: 10/8

7/10 read


1. O is for October - Owens, JC: Dominion of the Eth - 10/10
2. Member of the Month: Caroline - The Subtle Build of Perfection - 10/11
3. Geography - The Jewels of Bangkok - 10/11
4. National Cookie Month - The Chocolatier - 10/11
5. Fire Prevention Day - The Charlie Factor - 10/13
6. Columbus Day - Slave Auction - 10/13
7. Sweetest Day - A Vampire Christmas
8. National Nut Day - Tigerland
9. Happy Halloween - Snared
10. Reader's Choice - Deep in the Count - 10/1

6/10



1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
One Night with the Doctor - Cindy Kirk (HSE #2291 - Oct 2013) - Oct 10

2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Caroline has been a member of the RRRC since 2011. Here is the link to Caroline's Shelves Please read a book from any of Caroline's shelves or a book published in 2011.
Knit the Season - Kate Jacobs (Berkley - Nov 2010) ( Caroline's shelves) - Oct 11

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Idaho.

Facts about Idaho:
★Idaho is also known as the “Gem” State. Idaho produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones.
★Idaho is the No. 1 producer of Potatoes, Trout, Austrian Winter Peas and Lentils. -
★Shoshone Falls at 212 feet drops 52 feet further than Niagra Falls.

You can also read a book with jewelry on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a farmer or rancher. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
Torrid Nights - Beth Brookes/Lindsay McKenna (Jove - Mar 1984) (construction) - Oct 12

4. National Cookie Month: Enjoy the sweet flavor of cookies. Read a book with dessert on the cover (chocolate, cupcakes, cakes, etc). OR read a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot.

5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Read a book where character fights/investigates fire. OR where a fire plays major role in the plot line.

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.” OR read the first book in a series.
The Christmas Baby Surprise - Shirley Jump (HR #4398 - Oct 2013) (book 1) - Oct 5

7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend or a special someone. OR Read a sweet OR clean romance.
Snowbound With the Soldier - Jennifer Faye (HR #4396 - Oct 2013) (sweet/clean) - Oct 4

8. National Nut Day (October 22): Read a book where a character is focused on healthy eating and exercise. OR Read a book that is a sports romance.

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Three Little Words - Susan Mallery (HQN - Aug 2013) - Oct 13

I'm in will read 3 books:

October Monthly Challenge
Read - 0 out of 3

1. 'O' is for October: Own The Wind by Kristen Ashley
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Rush by Allison Parr
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

RRRC Monthly Challenge
October 1-31, 2013

4/5

√ 1. O = On a Wild Night by Stephanie Laurens - 10.10
2. Caroline's shelves: The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs
3. Jewelry on cover: The Devil's Necklace by Kat Martin
4. SKIP
5. The Great Chicago Fire: The Hostage by Susan Wiggs
√ 6. New author I discovered: Bella Andre: The Look of Love - 10.03
√ 7. Sweet or clean romance: Highlander for the Holidays by Janet Chapman - 10.05
8. SKIP
9. PNR: Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Much Ado About Rogues by Kasey Michaels - 10.08

8/10 read


1. O is for October - Owens, JC: Dominion of the Eth - 10/10
2. Member of the Month: Caroline - The Subtle Build of Perfection - 10/11
3. Geography - The Jewels of Bangkok - 10/11
4. National Cookie Month - The Chocolatier - 10/11
5. Fire Prevention Day - The Charlie Factor - 10/13
6. Columbus Day - Slave Auction - 10/13
7. Sweetest Day - A Vampire Christmas - 10/13
8. National Nut Day - Tigerland
9. Happy Halloween - Snared
10. Reader's Choice - Deep in the Count - 10/1

October 2013 Monthly Challenge:
In for 5 - 5/5 complete

1. 'O' is for October: On Ice- J.D Faver -- 10.3 - Done - 3.5*
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Breaking the Rules (Harlequin Blaze) - Tawny Weber
3. Geography: Wild Thing - Robin Kaye -- 10.4 - Done - 4*
4. National Cookie Month: Kiss the Cook - Jacquie D'Alessandro
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Wild Heat - Bella Andre -- 10.4 - Done - 4*
6. Columbus Day (October 14): In the Thrill of the Night - Candace Hern
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Lucky Charm - Marie Astor -- 10.8 - Done - 2.5*
8. National Nut Day (October 22): No Words - R. N. Adams
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Just One of Those Flings - Candace Hern -- 10.10 - Done - 4.5*
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

Read: 3/5


1. 'O' is for October: The Violet and the Tom

2. Member of the Month – 2011: The Cranberry Hush 10/13/13 ★★★★★

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Salvage 10/12/13 ★★★★★

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): The Darkening 10/10/13 ★★★☆☆

10. Reader's Choice: Catch a Ghost 10/3/13 ★★☆☆☆

Laurla wrote: "October 2013 Monthly Challenge:
In for 5 - 5/5 complete

1. 'O' is for October: On Ice- J.D Faver -- 10.3 - Done - 3.5*
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Breaking the Rules (Harlequin Blaze) - Taw..."

Congrats Laurla!!

October
Completed: 4/10

1. 'O' is for October: The folk of the fringe by Orson Scott Card

2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Emma by Jane Austen

3. Geography: Shaedes of Gray by Amanda Bonilla

4. National Cookie Month: Summer Desserts by Nora Roberts 10/4/2013

5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Firestorm by Iris Johansen 10/7/2013

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Acorna: The Unicorn Girl by Anne McCaffrey

7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George 10/12/2013

8. National Nut Day (October 22): Against the Ropes by Sarah Castille

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Wicked Edge by Nina Bangs 10/6/2013

10. Reader's Choice: Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix

finished!

10/10

1. O is for October: Orson Scott Card - Seventh Son - 10/5
2. Member of the Month: The Sky Is Everywhere - Jany Nelson - 10/6
3. Geography: Animal Farm - George Orwell - 10/8
4. National Cookie Month: Stir Me Up - Sabrina Elkins - 10/9
5. Fire Prevention Day: Taste the Heat - Rachel Harris - 10/8
6. Columbus Day: If You Stay - Courtney Cole - 10/11
7. Sweetest Day: Turn It Up - Inez Kelly - 10/8
8. National Nut Day: Wicked Game - Mercy Celeste - 10/2
9. Happy Halloween: Wrong Ways Down - Stacia Kane - 10/3
10. Reader's Choice: Where'd You Go, Bernadette - Maria Semple - 10/4

Congrats Ty!!!

RRRC October 2013 Monthly Challenges
10/1 ~ 10/31/13
4/4-6 read


1. 'O' is for October: Own the Wind 10/14/13 5♥

4. National Cookie Month: A Catered Halloween

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Hell on Wheels 10/6/13 4♥

7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend >>Ezi ~ Coming Home

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Silver Borne 10/7/13 5♥

10. Reader's Choice: Heart of Obsidian 10/5/13 5♥

~Melissa~ wrote: "RRRC October 2013 Monthly Challenges
10/1 ~ 10/31/13
4/4-6 read


1. 'O' is for October: Own the Wind 10/14/13 5♥

4. National Cookie Month: A Catered Halloween

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Hell..."

Congrats Melissa! You still have time to do two more :)

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
October Monthly Challenge
Duration: 10/1/13 - 10/31/13
10/10 Completed

1. 'O' is for October: Open Invitation by Tiffany White. Completed 10/10/13 *** (3 Stars)

2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Birthday Party Surprise by Cheryl Dragon. Completed 10/13/13 *** (3 Stars)

3. Geography: Rachel's Cowboy by Judy Christenberry. Completed 10/14/13 *** (3 Stars)

4. National Cookie Month: Drawing the Line by Kimberly Kincaid. Completed 10/9/13 *** (3 Stars)

5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): On A Night Like This by Barbara Freethy. Completed 10/6/13 **** (4 Stars)

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Erotic Invitation (Midnight Fantasies) by Carly Phillips. Completed 10/2/13 *** (3 Stars)

7. Sweetest Day (October 19): The Kingdom by Amanda Stevens. Completed 10/4/13 ***** (5 Stars)

8. National Nut Day (October 22): Fair Play by Deirdre Martin. Completed 10/3/13 *** (3 Stars)

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Oliver's Hunger by Tina Folsom. Completed 10/6/13 *** (3 Stars)

10. Reader's Choice: Single White Vampire by Lynsay Sands. Completed 10/13/13 **** (4 Star)

I'm going for 7 books this month

7/7 ALL FINISHED

6. Columbus Day: Into the Deep by Samantha Young - 10/2/2013 - ***

7. Sweetest Day: Damaged by H.M. Ward - 10/3/2013 - ***

3. Geography: The Perfect Poison by Amanda Quick - 10/5/2013 - **

9. Happy Halloween: Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 10/10/2013 - ****

10. Reader's Choice: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley - 10/9/2013 - *****

4. National Cookie Month: Maybe This Time by Jennifer Crusie - 10/12/2013 - ****

5. Fire Prevention Day: Horns by Joe Hill - 10/14/2013 - ***

Congrats Lacy!

Hina wrote: "Congrats Lacy!"

Thanks and congrats to you!

Lacy wrote: "Hina wrote: "Congrats Lacy!"

Thanks and congrats to you!"

Thanks!

Hina wrote: "Romance Readers Reading Challenges
October Monthly Challenge
Duration: 10/1/13 - 10/31/13
10/10 Completed

1. 'O' is for October: Open Invitation by Tiffany White. Completed 10/10/13 *** (3 Stars)..."


Congrats Hina!!

6/10 complete

1) "O" is for October
Jennifer L. Armentrout - Obsidian
Read 10/7, 5*

2) A Book Published in 2011
Kendare Blake - Anna Dressed in Blood

3) Geography - Idaho
Catherine Anderson - Blue Skies
Read 10/14, 4*

4) National Cookie Month
Sarah Addison Allen - Garden Spells
Read 10/2, 4.5*

5) Fire Prevention Day
Nora Roberts - Chasing Fire

6) Columbus Day
John Flanagan - The Outcast (Brotherband Chronicles 1)
Read 10/5, 4.5*

7) Sweetest Day
Julie Kagawa - The Iron King
Read 10/10, 4*

8) National Nut Day
Susan Elizabeth Phillips - Natural Born Charm

9) Happy Halloween
J.R.Ward - Lover at Last

10) Reader´s Choice
Jojo Moyes - Me Bofore You
Read 10/1, 5*

RRRC October 2013 Challenge

Read: 1/3

6. Columbus Day: Blood Signs by Amber Kell 10/11/13
9. Happy Halloween!: Timothy by Bailey Bradford
10. Reader's Choice: The Student Prince by FayJay

~Melissa~ wrote: "Hina wrote: "Romance Readers Reading Challenges
October Monthly Challenge
Duration: 10/1/13 - 10/31/13
10/10 Completed

1. 'O' is for October: Open Invitation by Tiffany White. Completed 10/10/13 ..."

Thank You!

Congrats to all the finishers!

4/8 Read

O for October: Obsidian by Jennifer Armentrout
Hello Caroline! The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks
Idaho: Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis 10/10/13
National Cookie Month: Red Velvet Revenge by Jenn McKinlay
Fire Prevention Day: The Hostage by Susan Wiggs (set during the Great Chicago Fire)
Columbus Day: Duchess in Love by Eloisa James (first in series) 10/4/13
Happy Halloween: Alpha Instinct by Katie Reus 10/14/13
My Choice: First Lord's Fury by Jim Butcher 10/8/13



Unread:

Read:

4/5


1. 'O'ctober The Outlaw Nicole Jordan

3. Idaho author Fit to Be Tied Robin Lee Hatcher 10/06

6. Columbus A Vote of Confidence Robin Lee Hatcher 10/03

7. Sweetest Day A Matter of Character Robin Lee Hatcher 10/10

9. Halloween Love Bites Margaret St.George 10/15

RRRC OCTOBER MONTHLY CHALLENGE:
October 1st - 31st 2013

COMPLETED 3/5-Updated 10/16/13

1. "O" is for October: Tell Me Olivia Cunning10/10/13
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): A Reliable Wife
6. Columbus Day: Consequences 10/15/13
9. Happy Halloween: Possession 10/4/13
10. Reader's Choice:Duke of Midnight

10/10 read - Done!


1. O is for October - Owens, JC: Dominion of the Eth - 10/10
2. Member of the Month: Caroline - The Subtle Build of Perfection - 10/11
3. Geography - The Jewels of Bangkok - 10/11
4. National Cookie Month - The Chocolatier - 10/11
5. Fire Prevention Day - The Charlie Factor - 10/13
6. Columbus Day - Slave Auction - 10/13
7. Sweetest Day - A Vampire Christmas - 10/13
8. National Nut Day - Tigerland - 10/16
9. Happy Halloween - Snared - 10/16
10. Reader's Choice - Deep in the Count - 10/1

Congrats Katie!

October 2013 Monthly Challenge:
In for 5 - 6/5 complete

1. 'O' is for October: On Ice- J.D Faver -- 10.3 - Done - 3.5*
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Breaking the Rules (Harlequin Blaze) - Tawny Weber -- 10.16 - Done - 3*
3. Geography: Wild Thing - Robin Kaye -- 10.4 - Done - 4*
4. National Cookie Month: Kiss the Cook - Jacquie D'Alessandro
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Wild Heat - Bella Andre -- 10.4 - Done - 4*
6. Columbus Day (October 14): In the Thrill of the Night - Candace Hern
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Lucky Charm - Marie Astor -- 10.8 - Done - 2.5*
8. National Nut Day (October 22): No Words - R. N. Adams
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Just One of Those Flings - Candace Hern -- 10.10 - Done - 4.5*
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

Almost there...
2013 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1 ~ October 31, 2013
8/10 Read

1. 'O' is for..: Ellen O'Connell, Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold 10/2 ✯✯
2. Hi Caroline!: A Place to Call Home by Deborah Smith 10/16 ✯✯✯✯½
3. Land of Potatoes: Rescue My Heart by Jill Shalvis 10/7 ✯✯✯
4. COOKIES!!!: A Little Harmless Pleasure by Melissa Schroeder
5. Fire Fighters...Yum: Realm of Fire by Leanore Elliott 10/8 ✯
6. Pleasant Discoveries: My Sweet Folly by Laura Kinsale 9/9 ✯✯✯✯
7. Sweet Advice: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 10/6 ✯✯✯✯
8. Health Nuts: Chasing Perfect by Susan Mallery
9. Boo!: Betrayed: A Cyn & Raphael Novella by D.B. Reynolds 10/3 ✯✯✯½
10. Thanks Jessica!: Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts 10/13 ✯✯✯½

@ Hina..not to be a picky person..(and I missed this challenge anyway:(doing to many others!) you have Columbus Day listed as 14 Oct....well..it's actually 12 Oct..regardless of the fact that they put it on the Monday..if you look at last year..it was on 15th Oct...so it's whatever Monday gives a 3 day weekend (it's just a convenience)...
just thought you'd like to know...because it's my Birthday! :) and I hate it that everyone assumes it's a Monday(automatically).

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
October 1 – 31, 2013 Done!

O is for October: On the Edge, Kallysten OCT 13
Published in 2011: Driving Mr Dead, Molly Harper OCT 10
Idaho (Outdoorsy): Fair Game, Patricia Briggs OCT 2
Cookies (Food Obsessed): Three to Get Deadly, Janet Evanovich OCT 15
Fire Prevention (Main Fire): Must Love Hellhounds, Various Authors OCT 4
Columbus: (1st in Series): Greywalker, Kat Richards OCT 7
Sweetest (Clean Romance): Eternity Cure, Julie Kagawa OCT 17
Nut (Sporty): Men of the Otherworld, Kelley Armstrong OCT 11
Halloween (Set During October 31st): Poltergeist, Kat Richards OCT 12
Reader's Choice: Angels’ Flight, Nalini Singh OCT 3


Extras:
Angels’ Judgement, Nalini Singh OCT 3
Angel’s Wolf, Nalini Singh OCT 3
Angels’ Pawn, Nalini Singh OCT 3
Angels’ Dance, Nalini Singh OCT 3
The Britlingens Go To Hell, Charlaine Harris OCT 4
Magic Mourns, Ilona Andrews OCT 4
Dirty Copy, Kyle Adams OCT 5
Bacon, Charlaine Harris OCT 5
Party Favors, Aubrey Watt OCT 5
The Professor and the Stranger, Reilly Bane OCT 5
Strange Brew, Various Authors OCT 5
Your Favorite Girl, Steph Sweeney OCT 6
Indecent Proposal, Eden Myles OCT 8
Sweet Candy, Kris Kollins OCT 8
Lucie’s Two Step-Brothers, Janika Snow OCT 9
Eat a Bug Cookbook, David G Gordon OCT 14

2013 October Monthly Challenge

6/10 Completed

01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
An Outlaw's Christmas by Linda Lael Miller
OR
Heart Fortune by Robin D. Owens
02. Member of the Month ~ Caroline: Caroline has been a member of the RRRC since 2011. Please read a book from any of Caroline's shelves or a book published in 2011.
Captured by the Highlander by Julianne MacLean 10/10/13
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Idaho.
Facts about Idaho:
★Idaho is also known as the “Gem” State. Idaho produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones.
★Idaho is the No. 1 producer of Potatoes, Trout, Austrian Winter Peas and Lentils. -
★Shoshone Falls at 212 feet drops 52 feet further than Niagara Falls.
You can also read a book with jewelry on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a farmer or rancher. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
A Baby by Chance by Cathy Gillen Thacker 10/11/13 (rancher)
04. National Cookie Month: Enjoy the sweet flavor of cookies. Read a book with dessert on the cover (chocolate, cupcakes, cakes, etc). OR read a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot.
Can't Stand The Heat by Louisa Edwards 10/17/13
05. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Read a book where character fights/investigates fire. OR where a fire plays major role in the plot line.
Always On My Mind by Jill Shalvis
OR
The Mighty Quinns: Dylan by Kate Hoffmann
OR
Under Fire by Jo Davis
06. Columbus Day (October 14): Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.” OR read the first book in a series.
The Mighty Quinns: Conor by Kate Hoffmann 10/03/13
07. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend or a special someone. OR Read a sweet OR clean romance.
Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh
OR
Moonlight Warrior by Janet Chapman
08. National Nut Day (October 22): Read a book where a character is focused on healthy eating and exercise. OR Read a book that is a sports romance.
Line of Scrimmage by Marie Force
OR
Body Check by Deirdre Martin
09. Happy Halloween (October 31): Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).
Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan 10/07/13
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Suddenly You by Sarah Mayberry 10/04/13


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update 18.10

6/10 Completed

✔ 1. 'O' is for October: Taking Her There by Olivia Brynn / 10.10
✔ 2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Stones to Ashes by Cailin Gow [published in 2011] / (09.10)
3. Geography (Set in Idaho): Tyler by Linda Lael Miller
4. National Cookie Month: Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec
✔ 5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Taste the Heat by Rachel Harris / 10.10
✔ 6. Columbus Day (October 14): The Flirting Games by Stella Wilkinson / 18.10
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Touched by Corrine Jackson [recs by my bestie]
✔ 8. National Nut Day (October 22): Broken at Love by Layla Payne [sports romance] / 12.10
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): What Kills Me by Wynne Channing [PNR Romance]
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Office Affair by Jess Dee / 10.14

I'm in and am going for 5

Completed 2/5

3. Geography - Idaho:
Kaleb by Nicole Edwards 13.10.13 ★★★★
(Main characters live on a Ranch)

4. National Cookie Month:
Enjoy the sweet flavor of cookies. Read a book with dessert on the cover (chocolate, cupcakes, cakes, etc). OR read a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot.

★ 5. Fire Prevention Day:
Read a book where character fights/investigates fire. OR where a fire plays major role in the plot line.

★ 8. National Nut Day :
Hopeless by Coleen Hoover 17.10.13 ★★★
(Main characters is a run-a-holic, and her Mum runs a herbal stall)

★ 9. Happy Halloween:
Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).

October
Completed: 6/10

1. 'O' is for October: The folk of the fringe by Orson Scott Card

2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Emma by Jane Austen

3. Geography: Shaedes of Gray by Amanda Bonilla 10/17/2013

4. National Cookie Month: Summer Desserts by Nora Roberts 10/4/2013

5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Firestorm by Iris Johansen 10/7/2013

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Acorna: The Unicorn Girl by Anne McCaffrey

7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George 10/12/2013

8. National Nut Day (October 22): Against the Ropes by Sarah Castille

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Wicked Edge by Nina Bangs 10/6/2013

10. Reader's Choice: Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix 10/18/2013