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I'm in for 8.6/8 Read
1. A for August:
2. Hi Shan! The Viscount Who Lived Down the Lane by Elizabeth Boyle
3. Romance Month:
4. Eighth Month:
5. S'Mores Day:
6. Thrift Shop Day:
7. Kiss & Make Up Day: Grave Phantoms by Jenn Bennett
8. My Choice:
Unread:
Read:
2015 August Monthly Challenge8/10 Completed
01. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
No Tan Lines by Kate Angell (OD E-Pub)
OR
Sugar on Top by Marina Adair (3M)
OR
Can't Help Falling in Love by Bella Andre (OD E-Pub)
02. Member of the Month ~ Shan: Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Angela Knight: Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.
04. Romance Awareness Month: Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
You've Got Male by Elizabeth Bevarly (OD E-Pub)
05. Eighth Month of the Year: Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.
06. National Back to School Month: Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.
07. National S'mores Day (August 6): Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.
08. National Thrift Shop Day (August 17): Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.
09. Kiss and Make Up Day (August 25): Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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2015 August Monthly Challenge - Participant's ThreadDuration 8/1-31/1
Progress: 10/10 - COMPLETE
✓1. 'A' is for August - [last name with A] - No One Like You by Kate Angell - 15/08/06 ★★
✓2. Member of the Month - [Shan's shelves] - Sisters in Love - 15/08/10 ★★★★
✓3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - [shelved as fantasy] - Illusionarium - 15/08/13 ★★★
✓4. Romance Awareness Month - [shelved as romance] - The Sum of All Kisses - 15/08/03 ★★★
✓5. Eighth Month of the Year - [8th book in series] - Dearest Rogue - 15/08/13 ★★★★
✓6. National Back to School Month - [character in school] - Crash- 15/08/11 ★★★
✓7. August 6: National S'mores Day - [fire in title] - Kiss of Fire - 15/08/09 ★
✓8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - [bargain] - The Paper Magician - 15/08/15 ★★★★
✓9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - [kissing] - Barely a Lady - 15/08/01 ★★★★
✓10. Reader's Choice - Death Masks - 15/08/04 ★★★★
August Monthly Challenge6/10 Completed
01. 'A' is for August: Never Too Far by Abbi Glines 08/13/15 ★★★★
02. Member of the Month: Alex 08/08/15 ★★★★
03. FAC Author: (MC reporter) Sharp Objects 08/06/15 ★★★
04. Romance Awareness Month: Almost Perfect
05. Eighth Month of the Year: (288 pages) To All the Boys I've Loved Before 08/11/15 ★★★★
06. National Back to School Month: Slammed
07. National S'mores Day: (MC outdoors) Shelter Mountain
08. National Thrift shop Day: (thriftbook deal) Full House
09. Kiss and Make Up Day: Fallen Too Far 08/11/15 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Paper Towns 08/16/15 ★★★★
August Monthly Challenge8/10 Completed
01. 'A' is for August: Never Too Far by Abbi Glines 08/13/15 ★★★★
02. Member of the Month: Alex 08/08/15 ★★★★
03. FAC Author: (MC reporter) Sharp Objects 08/06/15 ★★★
04. Romance Awareness Month: Forever Too Far 08/19/15 ★★★★★
05. Eighth Month of the Year: (288 pages) To All the Boys I've Loved Before 08/11/15 ★★★★
06. National Back to School Month: Slammed 08/17/15 ★★★★★
07. National S'mores Day: (MC outdoors) Shelter Mountain
08. National Thrift shop Day: (thriftbook deal) Full House
09. Kiss and Make Up Day: Fallen Too Far 08/11/15 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Paper Towns 08/16/15 ★★★★
RRRC 2015 August Monthly Challenge
Duration: August 1-31, 2015
Books Read: 10/10
Done! Whoo Hoo!
1. 'A' is for August - Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
✔ Alaskan Heat by Pam Champagne - 08.09.2015 (★★)
2. Member of the Month: Shan - Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.
✔ Undeniable by Madeline Sheehan - 08.01.15 (★★★★)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight - Read one book written by Angela Knight.
✔ Vampdom by Angela Knight - 08.08.2015 (★★)
4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
✔ Sink or Swim by Alexis Fleming - 08.02.2015 (★★★)
5. Eighth Month of the Year - August is the 8th month of the year. Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.
✔ Dark/Carpathians 8 - Dark Legend by Christine Feehan - 08.08.2015 (★★★★)
6. National Back to School Month - August is National Back to School month. Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.
✔ Tangled 3 - Tamed by Emma Chase - 08.16.2015 (★★★★)
7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.
✔ Lost Colony 1 - Sweet Starfire by Jayne Ann Krentz - 08.17.2015 (★)
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.
✔ Entreat Me by Grace Draven - 08.05.2015(★★★★★)
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover.
✔ Drive Me 1 - Drive Me Wild by Vicki Lewis Thompson - 08.02.2015 (★★★)
10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.
✔ Cold Mark 1 - Fall by Scarlett Dawn - 08.06.2015 (★★★)
finished my challenge...happy reading!1. 'A' is for August - Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Member of the Month: Shan - Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight - Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.
4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
5. Eighth Month of the Year - August is the 8th month of the year. Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.
6. National Back to School Month - August is National Back to School month. Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.
7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.
10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.
Susan A wrote: "August Monthly Challenge10/10 read COMPLETE
1. 'A' is for August - Aniki's Garden ★★★★
2. Member of the Month: Shan 2013 - Undercover Lover ★★★
3. Featured Author..."
Finished. Thanks for hosting this challenge.
Completed! Updated Message # 36 Thank you for a fun challenge, Hina!
August Monthly Challenge1/10 Completed
1. 'A' is for August -
2. Member of the Month: Shan 2013 -
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author -
4. Romance Awareness Month -
5. Eighth Month of the Year -
6. National Back to School Month -
7. National S'mores Day - The Glass Arrow by Kristen Simmons
8. National Thrift shop Day -
9. Kiss and Make Up Day -
10. Reader's Choice -
August Monthly Challenge8/10 Completed
01. 'A' is for August: Never Too Far by Abbi Glines 08/13/15 ★★★★
02. Member of the Month: Alex 08/08/15 ★★★★
03. FAC Author: (MC reporter) Sharp Objects 08/06/15 ★★★
04. Romance Awareness Month: Forever Too Far 08/19/15 ★★★★★
05. Eighth Month of the Year: (288 pages) To All the Boys I've Loved Before 08/11/15 ★★★★
06. National Back to School Month: Slammed 08/17/15 ★★★★★
07. National S'mores Day: (MC outdoors) Shelter Mountain
08. National Thrift shop Day: (thriftbook deal) Full House
09. Kiss and Make Up Day: Fallen Too Far 08/11/15 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Paper Towns 08/16/15 ★★★★
finished August! ready for Sep!1. 'A' is for August: About Last Night - Belle Aurora 8/9/2015
2. MotM: Pleasure of a Dark Prince - K. Cole 8/4/2015
3. FAC: Dare to Believe - Dana Bell 8/13/2015
4. Romance Awareness Month: Curious - R.G. Alexander 8/16/2015
5. Eighth Month: Ravenous - Sherri King 8/1/2015
6. National Back to School Month: Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover - Sarah MacLean 8/14/2015
7. National S'mores Day: Sweet - Tammara Webber 8/19/2015
8. National Thrift Shop Day: Wife for Hire - Christine Bell 8/5/2015
9. Kiss and Make Up Day: About Last Night - Belle Aurora 8/9/2015
10. Reader's Choice: Magic Shifts - Ilona Andrews 8/8/2015
August Monthly Challenge2/10 Completed
1. 'A' is for August -
2. Member of the Month: Shan 2013 -
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Rebel Spring by Morgan Rhodes
4. Romance Awareness Month -
5. Eighth Month of the Year -
6. National Back to School Month -
7. National S'mores Day - The Glass Arrow by Kristen Simmons
8. National Thrift shop Day -
9. Kiss and Make Up Day -
10. Reader's Choice -
Finished - Thanks for a great Challenge2015 August Monthly Challenge
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★★★★☆1. 'A' is for August - Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'. Adored - 8/10
★★★★☆2. Member of the Month: Shan - Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013.
Please read a book published in 2013. Beautiful Bitch - 8/18
★★★★★4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance. I Belong to You - 8/21
★★★★☆5. Eighth Month of the Year - August is the 8th month of the year. Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count. Chloe's Double Draw - 8/6
★★★★★6. National Back to School Month - August is National Back to School month. Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it. Never Never - 8/1
★★★★☆8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free. Nash - 8/3
★★★★★10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice. Embracing My Submission - 8/2
Read: 10/10 ~~ DONE!1. 'A' is for August: In the Absence of Light 8.4 ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month: Shan: Threshold 8.18 ★★★☆☆
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Snowball in Hell 8.5 ★★★☆☆
4. Romance Awareness Month: Strange Bedfellows 8.7 ★★★★☆
5. Eighth Month of the Year: Split 8.6 ★★★★★
6. National Back to School Month: Flipping for Him 8.20 ★★★☆☆
7. August 6: National S'mores Day: Kiss of Snow 8.10 ★★★★☆
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day: Shawn's Law 8.3 ★★☆☆☆
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day: Kick at the Darkness 8.1 ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Learning to Feel 8.22 ★★★★☆
Way to go, finishers!
2015 August Monthly Challenge9/10 Completed
01. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
No Tan Lines by Kate Angell (OD E-Pub)
OR
Sugar on Top by Marina Adair (3M)
02. Member of the Month ~ Shan: Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Angela Knight: Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.
04. Romance Awareness Month: Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
05. Eighth Month of the Year: Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.
06. National Back to School Month: Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.
07. National S'mores Day (August 6): Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.
08. National Thrift Shop Day (August 17): Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.
09. Kiss and Make Up Day (August 25): Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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2015 August Monthly ChallengeDuration: August 1 to August 31, 2015
Progress: 10 of 10 (COMPLETE!)
✔1. 'A' is for August: Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan; Read 08/11/15
✔2. Member of the Month - Shan: Lick by Kylie Scott; Read 08/03/15
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Angela Knight World After by Susan Ee (fantasy); Read 08/23/15
✔4. Romance Awareness Month: Surrender to the Devil by Lorraine Heath; Read 08/20/15
✔5. Eighth Month of the Year: Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb (8th in series); Read 08/07/15
✔6. National Back to School Month: Golden Trail by Kristen Ashley (teacher); Read 08/01/15
✔7. August 6: National S'mores Day: Fire And Ice by Anne Stuart; Read 08/04/15
✔8. August 17 - National Thrift shop Day: Until November by Aurora Rose Reynolds; Read 08/18/15
✔9. August 25 - Kiss and Make Up Day Twisted Perfection by Abbi Glines; Read 08/21/15
✔10. Reader's Choice Steel's Edge by Ilona Andrews; Read 08/17/15
10/10DONE
1. starts with 'A' Alias 8/22
2. Member of the Month: book from any of Shan's shelves Rock Chick Redemption 8/4
3. shelved as fantasy Siren's Call 8/10
4. Romance Snow Blind 8/23
5. Eight letters Dead Bolt 8/22
6. kid in it The Detective's Assistant 8/15
7. National S'mores Day has a s'more on the cover :) 8/14
8. library book about library books Tailing a Tabby 8/22
9. August 25: second chance romance. The Guardian 8/3
10. Reader's Choice Devil's Bridge 8/13
2015 August Monthly Challenge10/10 Read...Done!
1. 'A' is for August: The Anchor, B.N. Toler ★★★★ 8/23
2. Member of the Month: Checkmate, R.L. Mathewson ★★★★ 8/12
3. Featured Author Challenge, (shelved as fantasy): Reckoning, Jeaniene Frost ★★★ 8/1
4. Romance Awareness Month: The Bourbon Kings, J.R. Ward ★★★★ 8/17
5. Eighth Month of the Year: Truce (ebook 284 pp), R.L. Mathewson ★★★★ 8/13
6. National Back to School Month: 'Tis The Season, Robyn Carr ★★★★ 8/3
7. August 6: National S'mores Day: Sweet Talk, Julie Garwood ★★★★ 8/10
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day: Rock Courtship, Nalini Singh ★★★★ 8/4
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day: The McKettrick Way, Linda Lael Miller ★★★★ 8/6
10. Reader's Choice: Halfway to the Grave, Jeaniene Frost ★★★★ 8/2
6/101. 'A' is for August - Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
A Rose for Major Flint - Louise Allen (HH #1241 - July 2015) - Aug 92. Member of the Month: Shan - Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Here is the link to Shan's shelves
Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight - Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name. Link to Angela Knight's backlist.
Fun Facts about Angela-
* Angela Knight lives in South Carolina.
* She was a reporter for 10 years.
* She writes erotic fantasy.
* Angela published her first novel in 1996.
You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.
4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
Hold Me - Susan Mallery (HQN - May 2015) - Aug 125. Eighth Month of the Year - August is the 8th month of the year. Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.
Sequins and Spurs - Cheryl St. John (HH #1243 - Aug 2015) (280 pages) - Aug 106. National Back to School Month - August is National Back to School month. Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.
The Convenient Cowboy - Heidi Hormel (HAR #1560 - Aug 2015) (kid) - Aug 27. August 6: National S'mores Day - Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.
If the Viscount Falls - Sabrina Jeffries (Pocket - Feb 2015) (second chance) - Aug 310. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.
Sinful - Joan Johnston (Dell - May 2015) - Aug 24
Post #24 DONE10/10 DONE
1. 'A' is for August - A Kiss at Midnight 8/12
2. Member of the month: Shan The Rosie Project 8/17
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Beautiful Player 8/3
4. Romance Awareness Month - Jane and Austen 8/12
5. Eighth Month of the Year - Ravished by Amanda Quick 8/2
6. National Back to School Month - The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 8/7
7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Looking for Alaska 8/11
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Executive Toy 8/6
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day -Before I Fall 8/12
10. Reader's Choice - Shooter 8/24
August Monthly Challenge10/10 read ~ DONE!!!
1. 'A' is for August - Blowing It by Kate Aaron ~ 8/22/15 ~ ★★★★
2. Member of the Month: Shan - Blindside (Pub. 6/15/2013) ~ 8/19/15 ~ ★★1/2
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight - Prickly Business (Fantasy) ~ 8/3/15 ~ ★★★★★
4. Romance Awareness Month - Crossroads ~ 8/4/15 ~ ★★★★★
5. Eighth Month of the Year - Mannies Incorporated (228 pages) ~ 8/18/15 ~ ★★★★
6. National Back to School Month - Truth & Tenderness ~ 8/12/15 ~ ★★★★★
7. August 6: National S'mores Day - How to Howl at the Moon ~ 8/11/15 ~ ★★★★
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Dash and Dingo: In Search of the Tasmanian Tiger (Kindle loan) ~ 8/14/15 ~ ★★★1/2
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - The Truth About Forever ~ 8/3/15 ~ ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice - The Degan Incident ~ 8/8/15 ~ ★★★1/2
2015 August Monthly Challenge - Participant's ThreadRead – 10 Out of 10
DONE!
1. 'A' is for August – Against the Wall by Rebecca Zanetti ✔ 3 Stars (4.08.15)
2. Member of the Month: Shan - Big Bad Wolf By Christine Warren ✔ 5 Stars(6.08.15)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Priest by Sierra Simone✔ 3.5 Stars (3.08.15)
4. Romance Awareness Month – Love and Lists by Tara Sivec✔ 5 Stars (7.08.15)
5. Eighth Month of the Year – Dream Man By Linda Howard✔ 5 Stars (24.08.15)
6. National Back to School Month – Beware of the Bad Boy by April Brookshire✔ 4 Stars (21.08.15)
7. National S'mores Day – Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery✔ 4 Stars (5.08.2015)
8. National Thrift Shop Day – The Heir By Keira Cass ✔3.5Stars (2.08.2015)
9. Kiss and Make Up Day – Bad Romeo by Leisa Rayven ✔ 5Stars (25.08.15)
10. Reader's Choice – Sweet As Sin by JT Geissinger ✔ 5 Stars
8/101. 'A' is for August - Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
A Rose for Major Flint - Louise Allen (HH #1241 - July 2015) - Aug 92. Member of the Month: Shan - Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Here is the link to Shan's shelves
Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight - Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name. Link to Angela Knight's backlist.
Fun Facts about Angela-
* Angela Knight lives in South Carolina.
* She was a reporter for 10 years.
* She writes erotic fantasy.
* Angela published her first novel in 1996.
You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.
Welcome Back to Apple Grove - C.H. Admirand (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Dec 2013) (SC author) - Aug 254. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
Hold Me - Susan Mallery (HQN - May 2015) - Aug 125. Eighth Month of the Year - August is the 8th month of the year. Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.
Sequins and Spurs - Cheryl St. John (HH #1243 - Aug 2015) (280 pages) - Aug 106. National Back to School Month - August is National Back to School month. Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.
The Convenient Cowboy - Heidi Hormel (HAR #1560 - Aug 2015) (kid) - Aug 27. August 6: National S'mores Day - Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.
Tamed - HelenKay Dimon (HI #1585 - Aug 2015) - Aug 269. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.
If the Viscount Falls - Sabrina Jeffries (Pocket - Feb 2015) (second chance) - Aug 310. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.
Sinful - Joan Johnston (Dell - May 2015) - Aug 24
August challenge completed. Updated post #47.
Thanks for another great challenge. These "Challenge of the Month" are just about my favorite!
Thanks for another great challenge. These "Challenge of the Month" are just about my favorite!
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August Monthly Challenge9/10 Completed
01. 'A' is for August: Never Too Far by Abbi Glines 08/13/15 ★★★★
02. Member of the Month: Alex 08/08/15 ★★★★
03. FAC Author: (MC reporter) Sharp Objects 08/06/15 ★★★
04. Romance Awareness Month: Forever Too Far 08/19/15 ★★★★★
05. Eighth Month of the Year: (288 pages) To All the Boys I've Loved Before 08/11/15 ★★★★
06. National Back to School Month: Slammed 08/17/15 ★★★★★
07. National S'mores Day: (MC outdoors) Shelter Mountain
08. National Thrift shop Day: (thriftbook deal) Point of Retreat 08/27/15 ★★★
09. Kiss and Make Up Day: Fallen Too Far 08/11/15 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Paper Towns 08/16/15 ★★★★
Finished my challenge in post 32Thanks for the fun challenge. Now I'm going to check out Sept's challenge :)
August 2015 Monthly ChallengeI'm in! For all 10 as usual, I'll post when I'm done - but sometime in August!
10 of 10. Updated 8.27.15 DONE!!
1. 'A' is for August: Bound to Darkness by Lara Adrian 8.17.15
2. Member of the Month - Shan: Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn 8.12.15
3. Featured Author Challenge - Angela Knight: Master of the Night by Angela Knight 8.8.15
4. Romance Awareness Month: If Only by Cherise Sinclair 8.25.15
5. Eighth Month of the Year: Hard to Let Go by Laura Kaye 8.21.15
6. National Back to School Month: Tangle of Need by Nalini Singh 8.17.15
7. August 6 - National S'mores Day: All Wound Up by Jaci Burton 8.14.15
8. August 17 - National Thrift Shop Day: Masters & Boyd by S.J.D. Peterson 8.5.15
9. August 25 - Kiss and Make Up Day: Shaken by Dee Tenorio 8.5.15
10. Reader's Choice: Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb 8.26.15
Congratulations to all the finishers!!
Congrats Breann!!Breann wrote: "Read: 10/10 ~~ DONE!
1. 'A' is for August: In the Absence of Light 8.4 ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month: Shan: Threshold 8.18 ★★★☆☆
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC..."
Congrats funnichic0318!! funnichic0318 wrote: "2015 August Monthly Challenge
Duration: August 1 to August 31, 2015
Progress: 10 of 10 (COMPLETE!)
✔1. 'A' is for August: Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan; Read 08/11/15
✔2. Member ..."
Congrats Jonquil!!Congrats Tammie!!
Congrats Tina Theresa!!
Congrats ❀~Amy~❀ !!
Congrats Irina!!
Congrats Gle!!
Congrats Allison!!
Congrats ☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎!!
Congrats MountainKat!!
Done! Looks like 7 is my limit…RRRC Monthly Challenges
August 1-31, 2015
7/7
√ 1. Starts with A: Anne Gracie: The Spring Bride - 8.03
√ 2. Published in January 2007: Stone Cold by David Baldacci - 8.16
3. SKIP
√ 4. Shelved as Romance: Three Nights with a Scoundrel by Tessa Dare - 8.06
√ 5. 8 letters in Title: Fireside by Susan Wiggs - 8.10
6. SKIP
√ 7. 'Sweet' in Title: Sweet Release by Pamela Clare - 8.15
√ 8. Bargain Book: A Slice of Murder by Chris Cavender - 8.11
9. SKIP
√ 10. Reader's Choice: State of the Onion by Julie Hyzy - 8.08
I completely forgot to post my finished list...2015 August Monthly Challenge
Duration: August 1 ~ August 31
10/10 Read ~ All Done!!
1. 'A' is for..:
2. Hi Shan!:
3. Outdoorsy Lovers:
4. Romance Awareness:
5. The Eighth Month:
6. Back to School Kiddies:
7. S'mores Day!:
8. Thrift Shop Day:
9. Kiss & Make Up Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
2015 August Monthly ChallengeDuration: August 1 – August 31, 2015
Completion: 10/10
DONE!!!
1. 'A' is for August – Hammer & Nails by Andria Large – 8/6
2. Member of the Month: Shan – Overruled by Emma Chase – 8/24
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight – The Bold and the Dominant by Shayla Black – 8/19
4. Romance Awareness Month – Easy Love by Kristen Proby – 8/11
5. Eighth Month of the Year – Enamored: Book 2 in the Enslaved Trilogy by Shoshana Evers – 8/6
6. National Back to School Month – Hero by Samantha Young – 8/14
7. August 6: National S'mores Day – Seduced By Fire by Tara Me Sue – 8/9
8. August 17: National Thrift Shop Day – The Gentleman Mentor by Kendal Ryan – 8/9
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day – Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione – 8/27
10. Reader's Choice – You Only Love Twice by Lexi Blake – 8/2
DONE!!✔1. 'A' is for August: Read a book whose author's last name starts with 'A'. - Legacy Lost (Aug 09)
✔2. Member of the Month: Read a book from any of Shan's shelves. - Mine to Possess (Aug 02)
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. - Night After Night (Aug 18)
✔4. Romance Awareness Month: Read a book that is shelved as a Romance. - Beyond the Highland Mist (Aug 10)
✔5. Eighth Month of the Year: Read a book with the number 8 in the page count. - Star's Storm (Aug 27)
✔6. National Back to School Month: Read a book where the character is a teacher. - Honeymoon from Hell, Part I
✔7. August 6: National S'mores Day: Read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title. - The Darkest Fire (Aug 27)
✔8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day: Read a book you received for free. - Kiss of a Demon King (Aug 08)
✔9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day: Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover. - Hitting on the Hooker (Aug 05)
✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. - Just the Sexiest Man Alive (Aug 07)
ALL DONE Im in.
2015 August Monthly Challenge
1. 'A' is for August - All Night with a Rogue by Alexandra Hawkins
8/7/152. Book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year: From God by Mary Ting
8/23/153. Book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy: Cowboy Heat by Sable Hunter
8/16/154. Romance Awareness Month - Master of the Moon by Angela Knight
8/26/155. Eighth Month of the Year - Dark Love by Claudy Conn
8/12/156. National Back to School Month - Chain Reaction by Simone Elkeles
8/4/157. August 6: National S'mores Day - Trail of Kisses by Merry Farmer
8/18/158. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James
8/10/159. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Grease by Ron De Christoforo
8/14/1510. Reader's Choice - Nowhere Near Respectable by Mary Jo Putney 8/1/15
Congrats BJ Rose!!Congrats Penney!!
Congrats Ranzes Ryne!!
Congrats Melissa!!
Congrats Juana "Darkness"!!
August Monthly Challenge10/10 Completed
Done!
1. 'A' is for August - At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost 8/23/15
2. Member of the Month: Shan 2013 - If You Dare by Kresley Cole 08/19/15
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Chain of Kisses by Angela Knight 08/14/15
4. Romance Awareness Month - The Erotic Dark by Nina Lane 08/27/15
5. Eighth Month of the Year - Wolf with Benefits by Shelly Laurenston 08/13/15
6. National Back to School Month - To Professor, with Love by Linda Kage 08/16/15
7. National S'mores Day - Sweet Disgrace by Cherrie Lynn 08/20/15
8. National Thrift shop Day - Amethyst by Lauren Royal 8/25/15
9. Kiss and Make Up Day - Whiskey Kisses by Addison Moore 08/24/15
10. Reader's Choice - Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole 08/29/15
AugustCompleted — 10/10!
“A” is for August — Book title starts with an “A”
Arrow's Hell — ★★★★★ 8/3
Member of the Month — Shan
Dragon Bound — ★★★★★ 8/2
Author of the Month — Angela Knight — Shelved as “erotic/fantasy”
The Savage King — ★★★★ 8/18
Romance Awareness Month — Shelved as “romance”
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie — ★★★★ 8/9
Eigth Month of the Year — Book that has and 8 in the page count (384)
Hard to Let Go — ★★★★★ 8/3
National Back-to-School Month — Book with kids
Duty & Devotion — ★★★★ 8/5
National S’mores Day (August 6) — MC spends a lot of time outside
On the Edge — ★★★★ 8/10
National Thrift Shop Day (August 17) — Bought for a bargain
VIP — ★★★★ 8/2
Kiss-and-Make Up Day (August 25) — Couple kissing on the cover
Castle Hill — ★★★★ 8/11
Reader’s Choice — Any book you want!
Hot Head — ★★★★★ 8/13
August Monthly Challenge7/7 Completed
01. 'A' is for August: Acheron 8/24/15 4♥
02. Member of the Month: Sixth Grave on the Edge 8/7/15 4♥
04. Romance Awareness Month: Unblocked - Episode Two 8/1/15 3.5♥
05. Eighth Month of the Year: Unblocked - Episode Five 8/25/15 3♥
06. National Back to School Month - kids Reasonable Doubts 8/4/15 3♥
08. National Thrift shop Day - Servicing the Target 8/3/15 4♥
10. Reader's Choice Seventh Grave and No Body 8/18/15 4♥
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