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That's fine, Beth! Congrats!!

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 - ★ ★ ★ ★
5. Epiphany: Uncharted - 1/26/14 ★ ★ ★ ★










10. Reader's Choice: Making Promises - 1/5/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★
1. J is for January: Dark Seduction - 1/8/14 - ★ ★ ★
3. Geograph..."
Way to go, Lacy!

10. Reader's Choice: Making Promises - 1/5/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★
1. J is for January: Dark Seduction - 1/8/14 - ★ ★ ★..."
Thank you, Elizabeth!

Completed 10/10











Completed 10/10
'J' is for January
: A Lot Like Love by Julie James 1/30
Member of the Month (Courtney)
: Hell on Wheels by Julie Ann..."
Congrats Amanda A!!

RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014
Read 10/10
1. 'J' is for January: Jill Shalvis - Forever and a Day, 1/2/2014, 4*
2. Member of the Month: Courtney- Burned, 1/18/2014, 3*
3. Geography: Allegiant, 1/10/2014, 2.5*
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: (first book in a series) The Gamble, 1/18/2014, 4*
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: (body of water)Loving Evangeline, 1/14/2013, 3*
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): (plant in the title) The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, 1/6/2014, 4*
7. Out with the Old: Outlander, 1/30/2014, 3*
8. In with the new: (Dec 2013) Full Throttle, 1/26/2014, 3.5*
9. National Blood Donor Month: (vampires) Archangel's Legion, 1/2/2014, 4*
10. Reader's Choice: Frost Burned, 1/4/2014, 3.5*











3/3
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 01/30
9. Blood Donor Month (Doctor) When Beauty Tamed the Beast Eloisa James 01/09




10 of 10 Complete!
√ 1. “J”: In Rides Trouble by JulieAnn Walker – 1/13
√ 2. Hello Courtney!: When the Earth Moves by Roxanne St. Clair (2010 pub.) – 1/29
√ 3. West Virginia: Beauty Dates the Beast by Jessica Sims (blue cover) – 1/24
√ 4. New Year’s: You Belong With Me by Shannon Guymon (new author) – 1/22
√ 5. Epiphany: The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn (set in England) – 1/12
√ 6. Makara Sankranthi: Kissing Under The Mistletoe by Bella Andre (plant) – 1/8
√ 7. Out with the Old: The Lady Risks All by Stephanie Laurens(TBR 12/2012)– 1/2
√ 8. In with the New: Full Throttle by Erin McCarthy (Pub. 12/2013) – 1/19
√ 9. Natl. Blood Donor: Biting Bad by Chloe Neill (vampires) – 1/11
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Deep in a Texan's Heart by Sara Orwig – 1/15
Complete:











RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014
Read 10/10
1. 'J' is for January: Jill Shalvis - Forever and a Day, 1/2/2014, ..."
Congrats Elizabeth!

RRRC - Monthly Challenges
~ 2014 January Monthly Challenge ~
Duration: January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014
Read: 8/8
1. 'J' is for January: The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley - 01/01 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month: Courtney: Hell on Wheels by Julie Ann Walker - 27/01 ★★★
3. Geography: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - 03/01 ★★★
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Easy by Tammara Webber - 04/01 ★★★★
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Skin Deep by Pamela Clare - 06/01 ★★★★
7. Out with the Old: Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas - 05/01 ★★★★
8. In with the new: Striking Distance by Pamela Clare - 07/01 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Unbeautifully by Madeline Sheehan - 02/01 ★★★









RRRC Monthly Challenge
January 1-31, 2014
6/5
√ 1. J = James, Eloisa: A Kiss at Midnight - 1.13
√ 2. Published in August: Wicked Weaves by Joyce Lavene (Aug. 2008) - 1.30
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 = 1.20
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

DONE! Woo Hoo! READ 10/10
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).
✔ Spellbound was released December 2013 - 01.30.2014 (★★★)
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 (★★)











RRRC Monthly Challenge
January 1-31, 2014
6/5
√ 1. J = James, Eloisa: A Kiss at Midnight - 1.13
√ 2. Published in August: [book:Wicked Weaves|325330..."
Way to go BJ!

RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014
Read 10/10
1. 'J' is for January: Jill Shalvis - [book:Forever and a Day|131..."
Thanks, Nikita :)

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' The Job Offer by Eleanor Webb 1-28-14
2. Member of the Month: Courtney - The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks 1-2-14
3. Geography: blue cover - His Leading Lady by Jean C. Joachim 1-29-14
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Read the first book in a series - Shades of Honor by Wendy Lindstrom 1-7-14
5. Jan. 6 – body of water on the cover. The Miracle Ship by Brian O'Hare 1-25-14 (the cover of my book on kindle has a ship in water but that cover doesn't come up in goodreads,I hope it still counts)
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Read a book with some kind of plant or fruit on the cover Under A Harvest Moon by Joleen James 1-30-14
7. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on you since 2012 or longer. To Conquer a Highlander by Mary Wine 1-30-14
8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer). The Barkeep by William Lashner 1-27-14
9. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews 1-17-14
10. Reader's Choice: A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean 1-11-14











Well, I have until midnight to finish two more books. Don't know if I can do it, but I am going to try. (Even if I don't, still so happy to get as many books read as I did. :D ) Congrats to everyone who finished and worked their butt off trying to get to their goal. See you in February. (I hope!)
RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge
Completed: 8/10
1. 'J' is for January: Jagged Jan. 11, 2014
2. Member of the Month: Barely a Lady (published in 2010) Jan. 6, 2014
3. Geography (book with a blue cover) A Certain Wolfish Charm
4. First book in a series: Texas Bride (Mail Order Brides, #1) Jan. 1, 2014
5. Epiphany (book set in a European country):
The Maiden Jan. 2, 2014
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (small yellow flowers on cover): The Velvet Promise Jan. 3, 2014
7. Out with the Old: Crux Jan.29, 2014
8. In with the new: Sweet Revenge Jan. 26, 2014
9. National Blood Donor Month (read a book with vampires): Kiss of Midnight
10. Reader's Choice: Rock Hard Jan. 9, 2014











Duration: 01.01.14 - 31.01.14
10 out of 10 - COMPLETED!!!
1. 'J' is for January
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2. Book Published in 2010
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3. Music
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4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day
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5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany
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6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest)
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7. Out with the Old
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8. In with the new
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9. National Blood Donor Month
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10. Reader's Choice
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10/10
✓1. 'J' is for January: Jagged by Kristen Ashley - 02/01/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
✓2. Member of the Month: Courtney Silent Scream by Karen Rose - 10/01/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
✓3. Geography: West Virginia. Street Game by Christine Feehan - 06/01/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian - 13/01/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Laura's Big Break by Janet Elizabeth Henderson - 07/01/14 ★ ★ ★
✓6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi: Sweet Tea and Secrets by Nancy Naigle - 11/01/14 ★ ★ ★
✓7. Out with the Old: When You Dare by Lori Foster - 05/01/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓8. In with the new:Forged In Ash by Trish McCallan ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
✓9. National Blood Donor Month: Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian ★ ★ ★ ★
✓10. Reader's Choice: Blame It On Texas by Christie Craig - 03/01/14 ★ ★ ★ ★










1. 'J' is for January:
2. Member of the Month: Courtney -
3. Geography:
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day:
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany:
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest):
7. Out with the Old:
8. In with the new:
9. National Blood Donor Month:
10. Reader's Choice:






Duration: January 1st - January 31st
Completed 10/10
1. 'J' is for January: Secret Guardian finished 1/3
2. Member of the Month: Courtney - a book..."
Congrats, Nadine!

2014 January Monthly Challenge
10/10
✓1. 'J' is for January: Jagged by Kristen Ashley - 02/01/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
✓2. Member of the Month: Courtney Silent Scream by K..."
Congrats, Jojo!

Goal: 5/5
✓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'
Rome by Jay Crownover (01/15/14)..."
Congrats, Laila Jane!

READ: 9/9
✔1. 'J' is for January: The Janus Affair - Philippa Ballantine 1/31
✔2. Member of the Month: Degrees of Wrong - Anna Scarlett (pub Aug 2012) 1/4
✔3. Geography: The Navigator - Clive Cussler 1/9 (blue cover)
✔4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Instant Attraction - Jill Shalvis (Wilder #1) 1/24
✔5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Never Seduce a Scot - Maya Banks (Scotland) 1/10
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi: SKIP
✔7. Out with the Old: Hour Game - David Baldacci (on TBR since 4/2010) 1/30
✔8. In with the new: Reaver - Larissa Ione (pub 12/17/13) 1/5
✔9. National Blood Donor Month: Nature Of The Beast - Hannah Howell (vampires) 1/8
✔10. Reader's Choice: Dreams of a Dark Warrior - Kresley Cole 1/16










Duration: Jan. 1st ~ Jan. 31st
8/10 Completed (Post #288)
Gave it my all, but didn't get all 10. I'll finish those books and try to get 10 next month.
* 1. 'J' is for January: Home for the Holidays by Jeaniene Frost - finished 1/29/14 (5 Stars)
2. Member of the Month: Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead
3. Geography: Easy by Tammara Webber
* 4. Jan. 1 - New Year's Day: The Cupcake Diaries: Sweet on You (The Cupcake Diaries, #1) by Darlene Panzera - finished 1/5/14 (4 Stars)
* 5. Jan. 6 - Epiphany: Naked (The Blackstone Affair, #1) by Raine Miller - finished 1/7/14 (4 Stars)
* 6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Sweet Surrender (Sweet Series, #1) by Maya Banks - finished 1/18/14 (3 1/2 Stars)
* 7. Out with the Old: Scandalous (Scandalous, #1) by H.M. Ward - finished 1/23/14 (4 Stars)
* 8. In with the new: Hope Flames by Jaci Burton - finished 1/25/14 (5 Stars)
* 9. National Blood Donor Month: Up from the Grave by Jeaniene Frost - finished 1/31/14 (5 Stars)
* 10. Reader's Choice: The Fallen King (Bellum Sisters, #4) by T.A. Grey - finished 1/21/14 (4 Stars)

Completed: 8/8

Duration: Jan. 1st ~ Jan. 31st
8/10 Completed (Post #288)
Gave it my all, but didn't get all 10. I'll finish those books and try to get 10 next month.
* 1. 'J' is ..."
Well done, Deborah:)

Completed: 8/8
1. 'J' is for January: Summer Knight by Jim Butcher - finished 1/16
2. Member of the Month - Courtney: Hex Hall - finished 1/23
3. Geography -..."
Yay, Logan!!

READ: 9/9
✔1. 'J' is for January: The Janus Affair - Philippa Ballantine 1/31
✔2. Member of the Month: Degrees of Wrong - Anna Scarlett (pub Aug..."
Congrats, Barbara!












1. 'J' is for January:
Just One Day by Gayle Forman 1/8/2014
2. Member of the Month(Courtney):
Scarlet by [author:Marissa Meyer|4..."
Congrats, Valerie!

January 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge
Goal: 8/8! Completo!! Finito!! TELOS!!!
1. "J" Read:
2. MotM-Courtney:
3. West Virginia Colors:
4. New Years:
7. Out with the Old:
8. In with the New:
9. Blood Donor Month:
10. Reader's Choice:









January 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge
Goal: 8/8! Completo!! Finito!! TELOS!!!
1. "J" Read: Jodi Redford~The Seven Year Witch ★★★☆☆ 1/3
2. Mot..."
LOL, LethalLovely:)

Well done, Kat! February is here:)

January 2014 Monthly Challenge
Complete: 5/5
1. 'J' is for January: Searching for Someday by Jennifer Probst 1/30
3. Geography: [book:A..."
Congrats, April!

Noumena12 Book Blog
Updated so that I didn't use the same book twice
1. 'J' is for January: My Sweet Valentine by Sanders, Jill 1/26
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: he Bookstore by Meyler, Deborah
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.
3. Geography: Ricochet by Adair, Cherry 1/8
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.
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Dare to Love by Phillips, Carly 1/28
Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new to you author:
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Home to Seaview Key (A Seaview Key #2) by Woods, Sherryl 1/31
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.
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Snow Day: Heart of the Storm\Seeing Red\Land's End by Stacey, Shannon 1/19
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: One Perfect Night(The Sullivans, #8.5) by Andre, Bella 1/15
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: Happy New Year, Baby Fortune! by Banks, Leanne 1/12
Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).
9. National Blood Donor Month: Hope Flames by Burton, Jaci 1/7
Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession.
10. Reader's Choice: Single by Saturday(The Weekday Brides, #4) by Bybee, Catherine 1/9
Read any book of your choice.

Noumena12 Book Blog
1. 'J' is for January: Hope Flames by Burton, Jaci 1/11
Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. M..."
Good job, Ann!!
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