Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Final Update 2/1

1. 'J' is for January: Tender Persuasion by Jean Hackensmith (1/8)★★★★★

2. Member of the Month: Midnight Confessions (from Midnight Kiss) by Robyn Carr (1/21)★★★1/2

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Accidentally in Love with... a God? by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff (1/14)★★★

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling (1/28)★★★★★

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Compromising Prudence by Marguerite Butler (1/26)★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Where Angels Fear to Tread (from Blood Lite) by Sherrilyn Kenyon (1/23)★★★1/2

Completed 6/6

!!!!!I'm Done!!!!!! ~ Just had a chance to post

2014 January Monthly Challenge

Read 9/8

1. 'J' is for January: Glory in Death ~ J.D Robb (author first name starts w/J) 01/13

2. Member of the Month: Courtney - Courtney has been a member of the RRRC since August, 2010.

3. Geography: A Lady by Midnight(blue cover)01/03

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Doms of Dark Haven(Dark Haven #1) (new author also) 01/06

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: (a book with a body of water on the cover) Risk Is A Four-Letter Word 01/15

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.
Any Duchess Will Do 01/22 (farmer's daughter, worked on farm)

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.
The Teacher's Billionaire <01/29

8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer). The Summer House 01/31

9. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession.
Ethan's Mate 01/28

10. Reader's Choice: Sexy Devil 01/11

6/6 Done just in time

1. 'J' is for January: J.R Ward Possession 1/11

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new to you author:
Perdition Ann Aguire 1/25

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.
Maze Runner James Dashner 1/27

8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).
The Spider Jennifer Estep 1/4

9. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession.
I'm Dreaming of an Undead Christmas Molly Harper 1/24

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Black Arts Faith Hunter 1/30


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It is so hard being blind.

Lindy wrote: "Didn;t go W. VA

1. J: Krentz, Jayne Ann River Road
3. W VA
4. 1st Series: Coble, Colleen Tidewater Inn: Hope Beach bk 1
5. New Author: Sharratt, Mary Illumina..."

Finally finished updating.

Timeframe: January 2014
Completed: 10/10

1. Under Wraps by Hannah Jayne 1/16/14 3♥
2. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum 1/29/14 3♥
3. Touch of Darkness by Christina Dodd 1/6/14 4♥
4. Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn 1/7/14 3♥
5. Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay 1/7/14 4♥
6. Chains of Fire by Christina Dodd 1/1/14 3.5♥
7. Graceling by Kristin Cashore 1/19/14 4♥
8. Kinked by Thea Harrison 1/18/14 4♥
9. Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh 1/1/14 4♥
10. Serpent's Kiss by Thea Harrison 1/3/14 4♥

Congrats Julie (Mom2lnb), Shan, Patty, Lindy and Turtlecollector!!

Well I came up short one book, but not bad.


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 Thief1/31/14 5★

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 Midnight1/23/14 4★

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

Finished just in the nick of time - a few minutes before midnight on the 31st. That's just too close for comfort!

2014 January Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed


✔1. 'J' is for January: Desperate Duchesses 1/18/14
✔2. Member of the Month: Courtney - Succubus Revealed 1/8/14
✔3. Geography: Sinner's Gin 1/26/14
✔4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Surrender 1/4/14
✔5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Tempting the Highlander 1/31/14
✔6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Sugar Creek 1/9/14
✔7. Out with the Old: Succubus Shadows 1/6/14
✔8. In with the new: After the Storm 1/12/14
✔9. National Blood Donor Month: Reaver 1/13/14
✔10. Reader's Choice: Love on a Wing and a Prayer 1/1/14

Completed:

Almost finished. The latest book I read was published in October, so I couldn't complete category 8.

RRRC January Challenge
January 1 - 31, 2014

Completed: 9/10

1. 'J' is for January
Spackled and Spooked, Jennie Bentley, 1-14-14

2. Member of the Month: Courtney published in 2010
Enchanted No More, Robin D Owens, 1-21-14

3. Geography: West Virginia blue cover
Night Season, Eileen Wilks, 1-28-14

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day new to you author
For the Love of Pete, Julia Harper, 1-16-14

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany body of water on the cover
Wild Invitation, Nalini Singh, 1-31-14

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest) fruit on the cover
Dead Ever After, Charlaine Harris, 1-5-14

7. Out with the Old
Scoundrel, Zoe Archer, 1-8-14

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

9. National Blood Donor Month
Vampire Academy, Richelle Mead, 1-31-14

10. Reader's Choice
Allegiant, Veronica Roth, 1-3-14

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Sorry for updating late, but I finished!

RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014
Read 10/10

1. 'J' is for January: (Jodi Thomas) When a Texan Gambles 1/20

2. Member of the Month: (August) Extreme Exposure 1/21

3. Geography: (musician) Wicked Beat 1/3

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: (first book in a series) Comanche Moon 1/19

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: (set in Europe) No Good Duke Goes Unpunished 1/18

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): (farmer) The Texan's Wager 1/13

7. Out with the Old: (tbr since 2012) When You Dare 1/23

8. In with the new: (Nov 2013) The Fiery Heart 1/5

9. National Blood Donor Month: (vampires and medical profession) Reaver 1/15

10. Reader's Choice: The Last Boyfriend 1/3

Well done, Leslie, Daffodil, KarenH and Allison!

Cecily wrote: "2014 January Reading Challenge
10/10 COMPLETED

Below is the list I have chosen to meet the criteria set by the group.

✔ 1. Nothing by Janne Teller 01/02/14
✔ 2. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Pecu..."

Congrats, Cecily! I'm going to count you for 9 books on January. Have fun on February's challenge:)

Bre wrote: "I am late posting this but I completed 8/8 in January!

1. 'J' is for January: Jane's Melody

3. Geography: Fighting Redemption (gold cover) 1/18 *****

4. Jan. 1 -..."

Congrats, Bre!