Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Read: 9/10


1. 'J' is for January: My Rugby-Playing Twink by Jaime Simms 1/12/14 ★★★☆☆

2. Member of the Month: Man Down (2010) 1/1/14 ★★★☆☆

3. Geography: A Kiss at Midnight 1/15/14 ★★★★☆

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Training Season 1/3/14 ★★★★☆

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Under Contract 1/18/14 ★★★★☆

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Bayou Moon 1/11/14 ★★★★☆

7. Out with the Old: Guilty Pleasures

8. In with the new: Different Strokes 1/1/14 ★★★★☆

9. National Blood Donor Month: Winter Winds 1/11/14 ★★★☆☆

10. Reader's Choice: Love in the Afternoon 1/1/14 ★★★★☆

RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge

Congrats to all the finishers so far! :)

8/10 read

[4.1.] 1. 'J' is for January: John Doe by Tess Gerritsen
[6.1.] 3. Geography: Lick by Kylie Scott
[6.1.] 5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Inferno by Dan Brown
[11.1.] 4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day:Lost and Found by Nicole Williams
[11.1.] 8. In with the new: Theirs to Play by Kenya Wright
[12.1.] 6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Chain by Viola Grace
[16.1.] 2. Member of the Month: More Than Words by Karla Doyle
[18.1.] 9. National Blood Donor Month: Lover at Last by J.R. Ward

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7. Out with the Old: A Lot Like Love by Julie James
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10. Reader's Choice: Resisting Her by Kendall Ryan
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Exquisite Betrayal by A.M. Hargrove

RRRC: January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1st - January 31st
5/5 - DONE

✔3. Geography: Raid by Kristen Ashley (9/1) *****
✔4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Enslaved By The Ocean by Bella Jewel (2/1) ****
✔5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas (10/1) *****
✔8. In with the new: Tainted by Jamie Begley (18/1) *****
✔10. Reader's Choice: Mackenzie's Mission by Linda Howard (4/1) *****

8/10 Completed


1. 'J' is for January: For I Have Sinned by Darynda Jones (Jan 17 - Jones)
2. Member of the Month: Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane (Jan 5 - Published in 2010)
3. Geography:
4. New Year’s Day: Until November by Aurora Rose Reynolds (Jan 3 - First in a series and new to me author)
5. Epiphany: Guilty Pleasures by Laura Lee Guhrke (Jan 7 - Set in England)
6. Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly (Jan 16 - Apples on cover)
7. Out with the Old:
8. In with the New: These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner (Jan 19 - Published December 2013)
9. National Blood Donor Month: Shadow of the Vampire by Meagan Hatfield (Jan 10 - Vampires)
10. Reader's Choice: Darkhouse by Karina Halle (Jan 13)

★Rachael★ wrote: "2014 January Monthly Challenge

1. 'J' is for January: J.D. Robb ---- Holiday in death
2. Member of the Month: Courtney ---- Marked ---- P.C. Cast
3. Geography: ---- City of Ashes ---- Cassandra Cl..."

Congrats ★Rachael★!!

Gea wrote: "RRRC: January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1st - January 31st
5/5 - DONE

✔3. Geography: Raid by Kristen Ashley (9/1) *****
✔4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: [book:Enslaved By The..."

Well done, Gea!!

January Monthly Challenge ~ 2014
Duration: Jan 1 ~ Jan 31, 2014
5/5 Read COMPLETED

1. 'J' is for January: 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: Courtney - Courtney has been a member of the RRRC since August, 2010. Here is the link to Courtney's shelves. Please read a book from any of Courtney's shelves
Garden Spells, Sarah Addison Allen, 01/09/14 *****

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

Facts about West Virginia:
★It was one of two states formed during the American Civil War
★Several Appalachian music festivals take place in the state.
★The state’s colors are old gold and blue

Alternatively, you may read a book set during the American Civil War, a book with a musician main character OR a book with a gold or blue cover.

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Read a book by a new to you author:
The Princess Bride, William Goldman, 01/12/14 ****
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Since it commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is an official holiday in many European countries, read a book set in a European country
Mad About the Boy, Helen Fielding, 01/17/14 ***
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Read a book with a farmer main character.
The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels, Ree Drummond, 01/15/14 ****
7. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR.

8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).

9. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Perfect Christmas, Debbie Macomber, 01/11/14 ***

Sarah wrote: "January 2014 Monthly Challenge
5/5 Completed

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.: Into His Private Domain by Janice..."

Yay, Sarah! And I'm so glad to see that The perfect match is so good, as I plan to read it soon :)

Mave wrote: "January Monthly Challenge ~ 2014
Duration: Jan 1 ~ Jan 31, 2014
5/5 Read Completed

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with ..."

Congrats Mave! Quite a few people read a book by Sarah Addison Allen and loved it this month!

I'm in for 7 this month

RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge

Duration: January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014

6/7 Read

1. 'J' is for January: Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich, 01.14.14 ★★★
2. Member of the Month Courtney!: Killbox by Ann Aguirre, 01.05.14 ★★★★★
3. Geography (blue cover): Dangerous by JAX, 01.16.14 ★★★
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Netherworld #1, Don't Fear the Reaper by Michelle Muto, 01.06.14 ★★★★
5. Out with the Old (TBR 02.07.11): Unleash the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
6. National Blood Donor Month: Pretty When She Kills by Rhiannon Frater, 01.09.14 ★★★★
7. Reader's Choice: World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks, 01.02.14 ★★★★★

8/10


1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
The Surprise Holiday Dad - Jacqueline Diamond (HAR #1483 - Jan 2014) - Jan 14

2. Member of the Month: Courtney - Courtney has been a member of the RRRC since August, 2010. Here is the link to Courtney's shelves. Please read a book from any of Courtney's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in August of any year.
My Notorious Gentleman - Gaelen Foley (Avon - Aug 2013) - Jan 12

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

Facts about West Virginia:
★It was one of two states formed during the American Civil War
★Several Appalachian music festivals take place in the state.
★The state’s colors are old gold and blue

Alternatively, you may read a book set during the American Civil War, a book with a musician main character OR a book with a gold or blue cover.
Bedding Lord Ned - Sally MacKenzie (Zebra - June 2012) (blue cover) - Jan 19

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new to you author:
Happy New Year, Baby Fortune! - Leanne Banks (HSE #2305 - Jan 2014) (first book) - Jan 5

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Since it commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is an official holiday in many European countries, read a book set in a European country OR a book with a body of water on the cover.
Her Highland Protector - Ann Lethbridge (HH #1144 - July 2013) (Scotland) - Jan 11

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Read a book with some kind of plant or fruit on the cover or the title OR with a farmer main character.

7. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR.
Lilly's Wedding Quilt - Kelly Long (Thomas Nelson - Apr 2011) (2011) - Jan 1

8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).
Colton Christmas Rescue - Beth Cornelison (HRS #1780 - Dec 2013) - Jan 3

9. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession.
The Surprise Holiday Dad - Jacqueline Diamond (HAR #1483 - Jan 2014) (doctor) - Jan 14

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

January Monthly Challenge ~ 2014
Duration: Jan 1 ~ Jan 31, 2014
10/10 Read, All Done!!!

1. 'J' is for…: J.A. Redmerski, The Edge of Never 1/11 ✯✯✯✯✯
2. Hi Courtney!: Divergent by Veronica Roth 1/5/14 ✯✯✯½
3. West Virginia Gold: The Pagan Stone by Nora Roberts 1/15 ✯✯✯½
4. Happy New Year!: Beauty Touched the Beast by Skye Warren 1/14 ✯✯✯½
5. Epiphany: All In by Raine Miller 1/18 ✯✯✯✯
6. Makara Sankranthi: From This Moment On by Bella Andre 1/6 ✯✯½
7. Out With the Old: Wanderlust by Ann Aguirre 1/13 ✯✯✯✯½
8. In With the New: World After by Susan Ee 1/17 ✯✯✯✯½
9. Blood Donor Month: Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole 1/3/14
10. It's My Party!: Love and Lists by Tara Sivec 1/8 ✯✯✯½

2014 January Monthly Challenge

6 of 10

✔1. 'J' is for January:
Jesse's Brother – Wendy Ely
Done - 01.04 - ★ - awful book - don't read!

2. Member of the Month - Courtney:
Kiss an Angel – Susan Elizabet Phillips

✔3. Geography:
Sultry with a Twist – Macy Beckett (blue and gold cover)
Done - 01.17 - ★★★★

✔4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day:
It Had to Be You – Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Chicago Stars series)
Done - 01.06 - ★★★★

✔5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany:
Rush – Maya Banks (water on cover)
Done - 01.18 - ★★★★

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest):
Uncertain Loyalties – Patricia Watters (farmer as main character)

7. Out with the Old:
A Lot Like Love – Julia James (on TBR since April 2012)

✔8. In with the New:
Worth the Fight – L.D. Davis (Dec 27, 2013)
Done - 01.08 - ★★★★★

✔9. National Blood Donor Month:
Exquisite – Ella Frank (doctor main character)
Done - 01.07 - ★★★★

10. Reader's Choice:
Burn – Maya Banks

RRRC Monthly Challenge
January 1-31, 2014

4/5

√ 1. J = James, Eloisa: A Kiss at Midnight - 1.13
2. Published in August: Wicked Weaves by Joyce Lavene (Aug. 2008)
3. American Civil War: Gods and Generals by Jeff Schaara
√ 4. New-to-me-author: Emily March: Angel's Rest - 1.15
√ 5. European country: England: What A Lady Wants by Victoria Alexander - 1.03
6. Fruit on the cover & in title: Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
7. 2012 or older: (2006) The Son Between Them by Molly O'Keefe
8. Nov 2013 or newer: The Devil Wears Kilts by Suzanne Enoch (published 11.26.13)
9. Vampires: Dark Storm by Christine Feehan
√ 10. Reader's Choice: The Lies That Bind by Kate Carlisle - 1.19

Penney wrote: "January Monthly Challenge ~ 2014
Duration: Jan 1 ~ Jan 31, 2014
10/10 Read, All Done!!!

1. 'J' is for…: J.A. Redmerski, The Edge of Never 1/11 ✯✯✯✯✯
2. Hi Courtn..."

Yay, Penney! Well done!

Anayha ~ the Nite Owl wrote: "2014 January Monthly Challenge

COMPLETED 5/5 Read (My first ever completed Challenge!!)

2. Member of the Month: (Book published in August)[book:The Nephilim Warrior Series Set, Books 1,2 &3|19168..."

Yay, Anayha!!! You did it! I hope you've enjoyed it and you'll join us next month as well!

I'm in...

January 3/5 updated 1/20/14

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.The Sword 1/9/14 3 stars


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

Facts about West Virginia:
★It was one of two states formed during the American Civil War
★Several Appalachian music festivals take place in the state.
★The state’s colors are old gold and blue

Alternatively, a book with a musician main character The Rocker That Holds Me1/2/14 2 stars

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new to you author: Tall, Tatted and Tempting 1/3/14 3 stars


7. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR. Betrayed

8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer). Hard As It Gets

7/7 All done!

10. Reader's Choice: Making Promises - 1/5/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★

1. J is for January: Dark Seduction - 1/8/14 - ★ ★ ★

3. Geography: Smitten - 1/10/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★

4. New Year's Day: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor - 1/13/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★

8. In with the new: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished - 1/12/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

7. Out with the Old: Under Her Skin - 1/18/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★

6. Makara Sankranthi: Lip Service - 1/20/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★

Duration: 1/1/14 - 1/31/14

5/8

1. 'J' is for January:(JD Robb) Salvation in Death1/12/14 3.5 ★

3. Geography (West Virginia):The Dream Thief

4. Jan. 1 -Another Chance to Dream1/17/14 4★

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: The Maiden's Hand1/11/14 3 ★

7. Out with the Old: The Betrayal of the Blood Lily

8. In with the new: Reaver1/16/14 4.5 ★

9. National Blood Donor Month:Kiss of Midnight

10. Reader's Choice: Cry Wolf1/8/14 5 ★

Lacy wrote: "7/7 All done!

10. Reader's Choice: Making Promises - 1/5/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★

1. J is for January: Dark Seduction - 1/8/14 - ★ ★ ★

3. Geography: Smitten - 1/10/1..."

Good job, Lacy:))

2014 January Monthly Challenge

7/10 Completed

01. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Brighter Than the Sun by Julia Quinn 01/06/14
02. Member of the Month: Courtney ~ Courtney has been a member of the RRRC since August, 2010. Please read a book from any of Courtney's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in August of any year.
Midnight Kiss by Robyn Carr
OR
She's the One by Kay Stockham
OR
Rule's Bride by Kat Martin
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from West Virginia.
Facts about West Virginia:
★It was one of two states formed during the American Civil War
★Several Appalachian music festivals take place in the state.
★The state’s colors are old gold and blue
Alternatively, you may read a book set during the American Civil War, a book with a musician main character OR a book with a gold or blue cover.
Unearthed by C.J. Barry
04. New Year’s Day (Jan. 1): Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new-to-you author.
Duchess in Love by Eloisa James 01/12/14
05. Epiphany (Jan. 6): Since it commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is an official holiday in many European countries ~ Read a book set in a European country OR a book with a body of water on the cover.
The Hero by Robyn Carr 01/07/14
06. Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest) (Jan. 14): Read a book with some kind of plant or fruit on the cover or the title OR with a farmer main character.
A Rogue in Texas by Lorraine Heath 01/15/14
07. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR.
Another Chance to Dream by Lynn Kurland 01/20/14
08. In with the New: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).
Snow Day: Heart of the Storm\Seeing Red\Land's End by Shannon Stacey 01/11/14
09. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession.
The Family Plan by Susan Gable 01/18/14
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.


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RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge

Congrats to all the finishers so far! :)

I'm done too!

10/10 read

[4.1.] 1. 'J' is for January: John Doe by Tess Gerritsen
[6.1.] 3. Geography: Lick by Kylie Scott
[6.1.] 5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Inferno by Dan Brown
[11.1.] 4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day:Lost and Found by Nicole Williams
[11.1.] 8. In with the new: Theirs to Play by Kenya Wright
[12.1.] 6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Chain by Viola Grace
[16.1.] 2. Member of the Month: More Than Words by Karla Doyle
[18.1.] 9. National Blood Donor Month: Lover at Last by J.R. Ward
[20.1.] 10. Reader's Choice: Resisting Her by Kendall Ryan
[20.1.] 7. Out with the Old: Upon a Midnight Clear: White Out by Linda Howard

9/10


1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
The Surprise Holiday Dad - Jacqueline Diamond (HAR #1483 - Jan 2014) - Jan 14

2. Member of the Month: Courtney - Courtney has been a member of the RRRC since August, 2010. Here is the link to Courtney's shelves. Please read a book from any of Courtney's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in August of any year.
My Notorious Gentleman - Gaelen Foley (Avon - Aug 2013) - Jan 12

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

Facts about West Virginia:
★It was one of two states formed during the American Civil War
★Several Appalachian music festivals take place in the state.
★The state’s colors are old gold and blue

Alternatively, you may read a book set during the American Civil War, a book with a musician main character OR a book with a gold or blue cover.
Bedding Lord Ned - Sally MacKenzie (Zebra - June 2012) (blue cover) - Jan 19

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new to you author:
Happy New Year, Baby Fortune! - Leanne Banks (HSE #2305 - Jan 2014) (first book) - Jan 5

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Since it commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is an official holiday in many European countries, read a book set in a European country OR a book with a body of water on the cover.
Her Highland Protector - Ann Lethbridge (HH #1144 - July 2013) (Scotland) - Jan 11

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Read a book with some kind of plant or fruit on the cover or the title OR with a farmer main character.
Devil's Highlander - Veronica Wolff (Berkley - Aug 2010) (tall grasses) - Jan 20

7. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR.
Lilly's Wedding Quilt - Kelly Long (Thomas Nelson - Apr 2011) (2011) - Jan 1

8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).
Colton Christmas Rescue - Beth Cornelison (HRS #1780 - Dec 2013) - Jan 3

9. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession.
The Surprise Holiday Dad - Jacqueline Diamond (HAR #1483 - Jan 2014) (doctor) - Jan 14

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

This looks like a lot of fun! I'm going to try for 10.


2014 January Monthly Challenge
10/10!

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

1/13/14 In Zanesville, Jo Ann Beard

2. Member of the Month: Courtney -

1/10/14 Count the Monkeys, Mac Barnett
1/30/14 Catching Fire, Suzanne Collins

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

Alternatively, you may read a book set during the American Civil War, a book with a musician main character OR a book with a gold or blue cover.

1/13/14 Conspiracy, Lindsay Buroker, has a gold cover, although I can't appreciate it on my black & white NOOK

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new to you author:

1/4/14 The Arrangement, Mary Balogh. 2nd in series, but first for me.


5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Since it commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is an official holiday in many European countries, read a book set in a European country OR a book with a body of water on the cover.

1/2/14 Navigating Early, Clare Vanderpool

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Read a book with some kind of plant or fruit on the cover or the title OR with a farmer main character.

1/21/14 The Forbidden Rose, Joanna Bourne

7. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR.

1/13/14 Paradise, Toni Morrison. I've had this for at least ten years.

8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).

1/28/14 Untold, Sara Rees Brennan.
Technically I think this was released in late October, but I got it in November and I'm doing the TBR Dare and can't get new books.

9. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession.

1/28/14 Magic Rises, Ilona Andrews

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

1/17/14 Alabama Moon, Watt Key.

Ethel wrote: " RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge

Congrats to all the finishers so far! :)

I'm done too!

10/10 read

[4.1.] 1. 'J' is for January: John Doe by Tess Gerritsen
[6.1.] 3. Geogra..."

Way to go, Ethel!

8/10 Completed

1. J is for January: Jaded1/13
2. Member of Month: Entangled
3. Geography: Torn from You1/20
4. New Year's Day: Reaching Out For You1/6
5. Epiphany: Avengement1/2
6. Festival of Harvest: Tragic1/11
7. Out with the Old: Unleashed
8. In with the New: Fallen Crest Public1/1
9. National Blood Donor Month: Love at First Bite1/21
10. Reader's Choice: Nothing's Shocking1/3

10/10 DONE!!!!


1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
The Surprise Holiday Dad - Jacqueline Diamond (HAR #1483 - Jan 2014) - Jan 14

2. Member of the Month: Courtney - Courtney has been a member of the RRRC since August, 2010. Here is the link to Courtney's shelves. Please read a book from any of Courtney's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in August of any year.
My Notorious Gentleman - Gaelen Foley (Avon - Aug 2013) - Jan 12

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

Facts about West Virginia:
★It was one of two states formed during the American Civil War
★Several Appalachian music festivals take place in the state.
★The state’s colors are old gold and blue

Alternatively, you may read a book set during the American Civil War, a book with a musician main character OR a book with a gold or blue cover.
Bedding Lord Ned - Sally MacKenzie (Zebra - June 2012) (blue cover) - Jan 19

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new to you author:
Happy New Year, Baby Fortune! - Leanne Banks (HSE #2305 - Jan 2014) (first book) - Jan 5

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Since it commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is an official holiday in many European countries, read a book set in a European country OR a book with a body of water on the cover.
Her Highland Protector - Ann Lethbridge (HH #1144 - July 2013) (Scotland) - Jan 11

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Read a book with some kind of plant or fruit on the cover or the title OR with a farmer main character.
Devil's Highlander - Veronica Wolff (Berkley - Aug 2010) (tall grasses) - Jan 20

7. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR.
Lilly's Wedding Quilt - Kelly Long (Thomas Nelson - Apr 2011) (2011) - Jan 1

8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).
Colton Christmas Rescue - Beth Cornelison (HRS #1780 - Dec 2013) - Jan 3

9. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession.
The Surprise Holiday Dad - Jacqueline Diamond (HAR #1483 - Jan 2014) (doctor) - Jan 14

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Christmas in Snowflake Canyon - RaeAnne Thayne (HQN - Nov 2013) - Jan 21

Way to go Susan!

Susan wrote: "10/10 DONE!!!!


1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
The Surprise Hol..."

Congrats Susan!

Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2014 January Monthly Challenge 10/10 read
FINISHED - 1/21/2014! :)

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. Jingle My Bells finished 1/3/2014

2. Member of the Month: Courtney - Courtney has been a member of the RRRC since August, 2010. Here is the link to Courtney's shelves. Please read a book from any of Courtney's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in August of any year. The Bastard Prince finished 1/21/2014

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

Facts about West Virginia:
★It was one of two states formed during the American Civil War
★Several Appalachian music festivals take place in the state.
★The state’s colors are old gold and blue

Alternatively, you may read a book set during the American Civil War, a book with a musician main character OR a book with a gold or blue cover.
American Love Songs finished 1/5/2014

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new to you author : The Knight and The Prince finished 1/4/2014

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Since it commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is an official holiday in many European countries, read a book set in a European country OR a book with a body of water on the cover . Boys of Summer finished 1/21/2014

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Read a book with some kind of plant or fruit on the cover or the title OR with a farmer main character.
The Ten Days of Newton finished 1/1/2014

7. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR . Noticed Me Yet? finished 1/1/2014

8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer) . A Possum Christmas finished 1/2/2014

9. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession .
Collusion finished 1/12/2014

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice . Paper Cuts and Mistletoe finished 1/2/2014

2014 January Monthly Challenge

8 of 10 ALMOST THERE!!!

✔1. 'J' is for January:
Jesse's Brother – Wendy Ely
Done - 01.04 - ★ - awful book - don't read!

2. Member of the Month - Courtney:
Kiss an Angel – Susan Elizabet Phillips

✔3. Geography:
Sultry with a Twist – Macy Beckett (blue and gold cover)
Done - 01.17 - ★★★★

✔4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day:
It Had to Be You – Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Chicago Stars series)
Done - 01.06 - ★★★★

✔5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany:
Rush – Maya Banks (water on cover)
Done - 01.18 - ★★★★

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest):
Uncertain Loyalties – Patricia Watters (farmer as main character)

✔7. Out with the Old:
A Lot Like Love – Julia James (on TBR since April 2012)
Done - 01.21 - ★★★★

✔8. In with the New:
Worth the Fight – L.D. Davis (Dec 27, 2013)
Done - 01.08 - ★★★★★

✔9. National Blood Donor Month:
Exquisite – Ella Frank (doctor main character)
Done - 01.07 - ★★★★

✔10. Reader's Choice:
Burn – Maya Banks
Done - 01.20 - ★★★★

January Monthly Challenge
Complete: 10/10 FINISHED!!

1. 'J' is for January: A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey 01/15/2014

2. Member of the Month: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 01/17/2014

3. Geography: Touch and Go by Lisa Gardner 01/07/2014

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton 01/11/2014

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys 01/02/2014

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): The Raven and the Rose by Virginia Henley 01/05/2014

7. Out with the Old: When You Dare by Lori Foster 01/20/2014

8. In with the new: Last Hit by Jessica Clare 01/03/2014

9. National Blood Donor Month: I'll Be Slaying You by Cynthia Eden 01/09/2014

10. Reader's Choice: Broken by Kelley Armstrong 01/13/2014

4/10 read


1. J is for January - Jane Davitt - Accidentally In Love
2. Member of the Month: Courtney - Lights and Sirens - 1/22
3. Geography - Beautiful Harmony
4. New Year's Day - My Cowboy Heart - 1/12
5. Epiphany - Magic & Mischief
6. Makara Sankranthi - Quiet Erp
7. Out with the Old - The 51st Thursday - 1/22
8. In with the New - Old Loyalty, New Love - 1/10
9. National Blood Donor Month - And the Two Shall Become One
10. Reader's Choice - Touch & Geaux

2014 January Monthly Challenge

8/10 Completed

01. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Brighter Than the Sun by Julia Quinn 01/06/14
02. Member of the Month: Courtney ~ Courtney has been a member of the RRRC since August, 2010. Please read a book from any of Courtney's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in August of any year.
She's the One by Kay Stockham 01/22/14
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from West Virginia.
Facts about West Virginia:
★It was one of two states formed during the American Civil War
★Several Appalachian music festivals take place in the state.
★The state’s colors are old gold and blue
Alternatively, you may read a book set during the American Civil War, a book with a musician main character OR a book with a gold or blue cover.
Unearthed by C.J. Barry
04. New Year’s Day (Jan. 1): Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new-to-you author.
Duchess in Love by Eloisa James 01/12/14
05. Epiphany (Jan. 6): Since it commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is an official holiday in many European countries ~ Read a book set in a European country OR a book with a body of water on the cover.
The Hero by Robyn Carr 01/07/14
06. Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest) (Jan. 14): Read a book with some kind of plant or fruit on the cover or the title OR with a farmer main character.
A Rogue in Texas by Lorraine Heath 01/15/14
07. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR.
Another Chance to Dream by Lynn Kurland 01/20/14
08. In with the New: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).
Snow Day: Heart of the Storm\Seeing Red\Land's End by Shannon Stacey 01/11/14
09. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession.
The Family Plan by Susan Gable 01/18/14
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.


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I'm at 7 out of 10: See Post #12

Hooray for all the finishers so far!

10/10 Done Yay!

1. January: Jerrilyn Farmer - Perfect Sax 1/12 ★★★★
2. Courtney (MOM): Scarlet by Marissa Meyer 1/19 ★★★★
3. Gold Cover: Dogs and Goddesses Anthology 1/6 ★★★
4. New Year’s: A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James 1/21 ★★★★
5. Epiphany: Venom by Jennifer Estep 1/22 ★★★★★
6. Makara Sankranthi: Kiss Me, Dancer by Alicia Street 1/10 ★★★★
7. Out with the Old: Wild Card by Lora Leigh 1/16 ★★★★★
8. In with the new: Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich 1/20 ★★★★★
9. Blood Donor: Hungry for You by Lynsay Sands 1/14 ★★★★★
10. My Choice: The Huntress by Dorothy McFalls 1/2 ★★★★

Finished!
9/9
1. J is for January: Running with the Devil FINISHED 1/18/14
2. Member of the Month:Courtney- Dirty Deeds FINISHED 1/22/14
3. Geography: Four Play FINISHED 1/10/14
4. Jan1-New Years Day: In Bed with a Highlander FINISHED 1/7/14
5. Jan 6-Epiphany: Almost a Scandal FINISHED 1/17/14
6. Jan 14-Makara Sankranthi: At Last FINISHED 1/3/14
7. Out with the Old: Thief of Shadows FINISHED 1/2/14
8. In with the New: SKIPPED
9. National Blood Donor Month: Animal Attraction FINISHED 1/1/14
10. Reader's Choice: Forever and a Day FINISHED 1/4/14

UPDATE: Finished

JANUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE 2014
Duration: January 1-31

1. January: 1/6/14
2. Published in 2010: 1/9/14
3. Gold/ Blue: 1/18/14
4. New Year: 1/4/14
9. National Blood Donor: 1/16/14
10. Reader's Choice: 1/1/14

8/7 All done!

10. Reader's Choice: Making Promises - 1/5/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★

1. J is for January: Dark Seduction - 1/8/14 - ★ ★ ★

3. Geography: Smitten - 1/10/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★

4. New Year's Day: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor - 1/13/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★

8. In with the new: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished - 1/12/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

7. Out with the Old: Under Her Skin - 1/18/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★

6. Makara Sankranthi: Lip Service - 1/20/14 -

9. National Blood Donor Month: The Fiery Heart - 1/22/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★

2014 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1/14 - January 31/14

10/10 READ Complete Jan 23

1. J is for January: Jurassic Heart Jan 6 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month: Courtney August: The Trouble With Tony Jan 23 ★★★★
3. Geography West Va: All In with the Duke Jan 8 ★★★★
4. New Year's Day Strength of the Pack Jan 5 ★★★
5. Ephiphany: Beguiled Jan 10 ★★★★★
6. Makara Sankranthi: Grown Men Jan 3 ★★★★
7. Out with the Old: Borderline Jan 9 ★★
8. In with the New: Stormhaven Jan 2 ★★★★★
9. National Blood Donor Month: Bad Case of Loving You Jan 3 ★★★★
10. Choice: Bone Rider Jan 1 ★★★★★

Read 8/10

1. 'J' is for January: Just One Day by Gayle Forman 1/8/2014
2. Member of the Month(Courtney): Scarlet by Marissa Meyer 1/11/2014
3. Geography (West Virginia): Alternate:gold & blue Lies by Michael Grant 1/23/2014
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Gone by Michael Grant 1/15/2014
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Iced by Karen Marie Moning 1/6/2014
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest) : Hunger by Michael Grant 1/19/2014
7. Out with the Old: Annabel by Lauren Oliver 1/16/2014
8. In with the new: Dark Witch by Nora Roberts
9. National Blood Donor Month: Angels' Flight by Nalini Singh
10. Reader's Choice: Just One Year by Gayle Forman 1/9/2014

January 2014 Monthly Reading Challenge
2/3

4. New Year's Day The Return of Rafe MacKade Nora Roberts 01/23

7. Out with the old The Pride of Jared MacKade Nora Roberts

9. Blood Donor Month (Doctor) When Beauty Tamed the Beast Eloisa James 01/09

I'm done!!! Yea!! Updated post #123.

January 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge
Goal: 5/8 Completed

1. "J" Read: Jodi Redford~The Seven Year Witch ★★★☆☆ 1/3
2. MotM-Courtney: Strands of Bronze and Gold by Jane Nickerson ★★★☆☆ 1/23
3. West Virginia Colors: Breaking Out by Lydia Michaels ★★★☆☆ 1/6
4. New Years: TBD
7. Out with the Old: Seduce Me by Robyn DeHart
8. In with the New: Crash into You by Katie McGarry ★★★★☆ 1/4
9. Blood Donor Month: Bloodshot by Cherie Priest
10. Reader's Choice: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean ★★★★☆ 1/18

TBD

10/10 DONE

1. 'J' is for January: Just For Tonight 1/3
2. Member of the Month: (2010) Nauti Deceptions 1/13
3. Geography: (blue cover) Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America 1/13
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: (new series) The Perfect Play: Play-By-Play Book 1 1/9
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Sea Swept 1/16
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): After the Storm 1/23
7. Out with the Old: By Love Unveiled . 1/5
8. In with the new: The Professional: Part 2 1/6
9. National Blood Donor Month: Archangel's Consort 1/3
10. Reader's Choice: All He Ever Dreamed 1/1

Wow!! So many finishers today!
Congrats to Rissa, Stephanie, Valorie, Shannon, Juana "Darkness", Susan A, Angi and Tina Theresa!!!

Maggie wrote: "I'm going to give this one a try. :)

2014 January Monthly Challenge
5/5


1. 'J' is for January:

Sizable Chemistry by: Elle Jamison 1/12 **

4. Jan. 1:

Naked in Death by: J D Robb 1/3 *..."

Yay, Maggie! Congrats!

10/10 Completed
All finished! :)

1. 'J' is for January: For I Have Sinned by Darynda Jones (Jan 17 - Jones)
2. Member of the Month: Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane (Jan 5 - Published in 2010)
3. Geography: The Archived by Victoria Schwab (Jan 23 - Blue cover)
4. New Year’s Day: Until November by Aurora Rose Reynolds (Jan 3 - First in a series and new to me author)
5. Epiphany: Guilty Pleasures by Laura Lee Guhrke (Jan 7 - Set in England)
6. Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly (Jan 16 - Apples on cover)
7. Out with the Old: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole (Jan 21 - On my TBR the longest)
8. In with the New: These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner (Jan 19 - Published December 2013)
9. National Blood Donor Month: Shadow of the Vampire by Meagan Hatfield (Jan 10 - Vampires)
10. Reader's Choice: Darkhouse by Karina Halle (Jan 13)

Congrats Susan, Rissa & Stephanie!

RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge

READ 9/10

1. 'J' is for January:
✔ An Introduction to Pleasure by Jess Michaels - 01.06.2014 (★★★★★)
2. Member of the Month: Courtney
✔ Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter - 01.08.2014 (★★★)
3. Geography: Blue cover
✔ Unleashing the Storm by Sydney Croft - 01.23.2014 (★★★)
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day:
✔ Love's Rhythm by Lexxie Couper - 01.02.2014 (★★★★)
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany:
✔ The Naked Duke by Sally MacKenzie is a book set in London, England - 01.14.2014 (★★★)
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest):
✔ Giant by Abigail Barnette - 01.08.2014 (★★★)
7. Out with the Old:
✔ Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft has been TBR since 2011. - 01.04.2014 (★★★★)
8. In with the New: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).

9. National Blood Donor Month:
✔ Oliver's Hunger by Tina Folsom - 01.11.2014 (★★★)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
✔ Branded: A Leather and Lace Story - 01.12.2014 (★★)
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