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message 151: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Read 10/10

1.'A' is for August - A Feast for Crows, 8/11/2015, 3.5*

2.Member of the Month: Shan - 1001 Dark Nights: Roped In, 8/2/2015, 3.5*

3.Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight: (fantasy) Unearthly, 8/21/2015, 3*

4.Romance Awareness Month - (Romance) The One You Want, 8/1/2015, 2*

5. Eighth Month of the Year- (258 pg) Not Quite Dating, 8/12/2015, 2*

6.National Back to School Month - (MC is going to school) Saint Anything, 8/3/2015, 3.5*

7. August 6: National S'mores Day -(MCs spends a lot of time outside)Double Up, 8/10/2015, 3.5*

8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - (bargain) World After, 8/14/2015, 3*

9.August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - (second chance romance) Finding Zach, 8/29/2015, 3.5*

10.Reader's Choice - Faceless Killers, 8/3/2015, 4*

The One You Want (The Original Heartbreakers, #0.5) by Gena Showalter 1001 Dark Nights Roped In (Blacktop Cowboys, #6.5) by Lorelei James Faceless Killers (Wallander, #1) by Henning Mankell Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen Double Up (Lake Lovelace, #1) by Vanessa North A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, #4) by George R.R. Martin Not Quite Dating (Not Quite, #1) by Catherine Bybee World After (Penryn & the End of Days, #2) by Susan Ee Unearthly (Unearthly, #1) by Cynthia Hand Finding Zach (Finding Zach, #1) by Rowan Speedwell


message 152: by KarenF (new)

KarenF (cleocleveland) | 1099 comments Congrats to all the other finishers!

8/8 Read - Complete

1. A for August: Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews 8/7/15
2. Hi Shan! The Viscount Who Lived Down the Lane by Elizabeth Boyle 8/27/15
3. Romance Month: Season for Surrender by Theresa Romain 8/5/15
4. Eighth Month: Hot Target by Suzanne Brockmann 8/13/15
5. S'Mores Day: Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis 8/3/15
6. Thrift Shop Day: I Adored a Lord by Katherine Ashe 8/10/15
7. Kiss & Make Up Day: Grave Phantoms by Jenn Bennett 8/29/15
8. My Choice: The Unleashing by Shelley Laurenston 8/2/15


Unread: All Done!

Read: The Unleashing (Call of Crows, #1) by Shelly Laurenston Second Chance Summer (Cedar Ridge, #1) by Jill Shalvis Season for Surrender (Holiday Pleasures, #2) by Theresa Romain Magic Shifts (Kate Daniels, #8) by Ilona Andrews I Adored a Lord (The Prince Catchers, #2) by Katharine Ashe Hot Target (Troubleshooters, #8) by Suzanne Brockmann The Viscount Who Lived Down the Lane (Rhymes With Love, #4) by Elizabeth Boyle Grave Phantoms (Roaring Twenties, #3) by Jenn Bennett


message 153: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Hina wrote: "Congrats BJ Rose!!"

Thanks, Hina!
Congratulations to everyone who completed their challenge, especially those who finish all 10!!


message 154: by Susan (new)

Susan (scoutmomskf) | 1843 comments 9/10



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'.
A Rose for Major Flint (Brides of Waterloo #3) by Louise Allen A Rose for Major Flint - Louise Allen (HH #1241 - July 2015) - Aug 9

2. 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 (Small Town USA #3) by C.H. Admirand Welcome Back to Apple Grove - C.H. Admirand (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Dec 2013) (SC author) - Aug 25

4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
Hold Me (Fool's Gold, #16) by Susan Mallery Hold Me - Susan Mallery (HQN - May 2015) - Aug 12

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.
Sequins and Spurs by Cheryl St.John Sequins and Spurs - Cheryl St. John (HH #1243 - Aug 2015) (280 pages) - Aug 10

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.
The Convenient Cowboy by Heidi Hormel The Convenient Cowboy - Heidi Hormel (HAR #1560 - Aug 2015) (kid) - Aug 2

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.
Coming Home to a Cowboy (Family Renewal) by Sheri Whitefeather Coming Home to a Cowboy - Sheri Whitefeather (HSE #2429 - Sept 2015) (horse trainer) - Aug 30

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 (Corcoran Team Bulletproof Bachelors #3) by HelenKay Dimon Tamed - HelenKay Dimon (HI #1585 - Aug 2015) - Aug 26

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 (The Duke's Men, #4) by Sabrina Jeffries If the Viscount Falls - Sabrina Jeffries (Pocket - Feb 2015) (second chance) - Aug 3

10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.
Sinful (Bitter Creek, #9) by Joan Johnston Sinful - Joan Johnston (Dell - May 2015) - Aug 24


message 155: by ~KarenH~, Moderator (new)

~KarenH~ | 11349 comments Whew! Managed to finish just in the nick of time this month!

2015 August Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed!


✔1. 'A' is for August: All Wound Up 8/24/15
✔2. Member of the Month - Shan: Just Like Heaven 8/3/15
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Angela Knight: Master of the Night 8/6/15
✔4. Romance Awareness Month: Neanderthal Seeks Human 8/26/15
✔5. Eighth Month of the Year: Heat of the Moment (68 pages) 8/3/15
✔6. National Back to School Month: Crazy Little Thing 8/18/15
✔7. August 6 - National S'mores Day: Sweet Filthy Boy 8/30/15
✔8. August 17 - National Thrift shop Day: Masters & Boyd 8/4/15
✔9. August 25 - Kiss and Make Up Day: Every Breath She Takes 8/9/15
✔10. Reader's Choice - Bound to Darkness 8/28/15

Completed:
Heat of the Moment (Out of Uniform, #1) by Elle Kennedy Just Like Heaven (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #1) by Julia Quinn Masters & Boyd by S.J.D. Peterson Master of the Night (Mageverse, #1) by Angela Knight Every Breath She Takes by Norah Wilson Crazy Little Thing (Bell Harbor, #1) by Tracy Brogan All Wound Up (Play by Play, #10) by Jaci Burton Neanderthal Seeks Human (Knitting in the City, #1) by Penny Reid Bound to Darkness (Midnight Breed #13) by Lara Adrian Sweet Filthy Boy (Wild Seasons, #1) by Christina Lauren

Congrats to all the finishers!


message 156: by Bookchaser (new)

Bookchaser | 2020 comments 2015 August Monthly Challenge


Congratulations to all the finishers!!!

10/10 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 08/31/15
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.
Hunger Untamed by Pamela Palmer 08/12/15
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.
Warrior by Angela Knight 08/16/15
04. Romance Awareness Month: Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
You've Got Male by Elizabeth Bevarly 08/22/15
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.
A New Hope by Robyn Carr 08/04/15
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.
Not So New In Town by Michele Summers 08/11/15
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.
Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti 08/03/15
08. National Thrift Shop Day (August 17): Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.
Kiss Me by Susan Mallery 08/15/15
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.
Summer at the Shore by V.K. Sykes 08/07/15
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline 08/13/15


No Tan Lines (Barefoot William, #1) by Kate Angell Hunger Untamed (Feral Warriors, #5) by Pamela Palmer Warrior (Time Hunters, #1) by Angela Knight You've Got Male by Elizabeth Bevarly A New Hope (Thunder Point, #8) by Robyn Carr Not So New In Town (Harmony Homecomings, #2) by Michele Summers Sweet Revenge (Sin Brothers, #2) by Rebecca Zanetti Kiss Me (Fool's Gold, #17) by Susan Mallery Summer at the Shore (Seashell Bay, #2) by V.K. Sykes Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline


message 157: by Caipi (new)

Caipi (bookaholic17) | 1375 comments 2015 August Monthly Challenge

Read 10/10


1. 'A' is for August: The Assignment by Evangeline Anderson 8/06
2. Member of the Month (pub. 2013): Midnight Muffins by Erica Pike 8/28
3. FAC author (fantasy): Eidolon by Jordan L. Hawk 8/19
4. Romance Awareness Month: Trust the Focus by Megan Erickson 8/26
5. Eigth Month of the Year: Beyond Duty by S.J.D. Peterson (28 pages) 8/05
6. National Back to School Month: Faith & Fidelity by Tere Michaels 8/28
7. National S'mores Day (MC a lot outside): Going Under by Kade Boehme 8/07
8. National Thrift Shop Day: Bad Company by K.A. Mitchell 8/03
9. Kiss and Make Up Day: Like Pizza and Beer by Elle Parker 8/18
10. Reader's Choice: Love & Loyalty 8/30

The Assignment (Assignment, #1) by Evangeline Anderson Midnight Muffins (Castor Springs, #2) by Erica Pike Eidolon (Whyborne & Griffin, #1.5) by Jordan L. Hawk Trust the Focus (In Focus, #1) by Megan Erickson Beyond Duty (Beyond Duty, #0.5) by S.J.D. Peterson Faith & Fidelity (Faith, Love, & Devotion, #1) by Tere Michaels Going Under (Keep Swimming, #2) by Kade Boehme Bad Company (Bad in Baltimore, #1) by K.A. Mitchell Like Pizza and Beer (Dino Martini Mysteries, #2) by Elle Parker Love & Loyalty (Faith, Love, & Devotion, #2) by Tere Michaels

Finished :)


message 158: by Dawn (new)

Dawn August Monthly

Read 10/10

1. Starts with A Level Hands by Amy Jo Cousins 8/13 ★★★★
2. Published 2013 Unwanted Appeal 8/27 ★★★★
3. Fantasy Alpha Trine 8/23 ★★★★
4. Romance Life, Some Assembly Required 8/6 ★★
5. Eighth Month Truce 8/31 ★★ 284 pages
6. Back to School--Kids & Teacher Golden Trail 8/25 ★★★★★
7. S'more's Day spends lots of time outside Love Means... Courage 8/24 ★★★★
8. Free read The Girl For Me 8/28 ★★
9. Second Chance Kissing on Cover Tigers on the Run 8/27 ★★★★
10. Choice: In the Absence of Light 8/16 ★★★★
Level Hands (Bend or Break, #4) by Amy Jo Cousins Unwanted Appeal (Hidden Wolves, #2.5) by Kaje Harper Alpha Trine (The Valespian Pact #1) by Lexi Ander Life, Some Assembly Required (The Rebuilding Year, #2) by Kaje Harper Truce (Neighbor from Hell, #4) by R.L. Mathewson Golden Trail (The 'Burg, #3) by Kristen Ashley Love Means... Courage (Farm, #0.5) by Andrew Grey The Girl For Me by Failte Tigers on the Run (Tigers and Devils, #3) by Sean Kennedy In the Absence of Light by Adrienne Wilder


message 159: by Morgan (new)

Morgan Dungan | 144 comments August Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed DONE!!!!!

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 08/31/15 ★★★★
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 ★★★★


message 160: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 2244 comments Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2015 August Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
Duration:
8/1/2015 - 8/31/2015

Progress: 8 out of 8

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'
Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh - *** - 8/25/2015

2. 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:
Master of the Night by Angela Knight - *** - 8/18/2015 - 296 Pages

4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance
Untraceable by Laura Griffin - **** - 8/9/2015 - 374 Pages

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:
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn - ***** - 8/16/2015 - 399 Pages - 8 Letters in the Title

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
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater - *** - 8/6/2015 - 416 Pages - Teacher Character

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
I'm Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship: Hilarious, Heartwarming Tales About Man's Best Friend from America's Favorite Humorists by Wade Rouse - **** - 8/7/2015 - 272 Pages - Bargain Book

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
Beauty and the Black Sheep by Jessica Bird - ***** - 8/29/2015 - Second Chance Romance

10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice
One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson - **** - 8/12/2015 - 456 Pages

The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater I'm Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship Hilarious, Heartwarming Tales About Man's Best Friend from America's Favorite Hu morists by Wade Rouse Untraceable (Tracers, #1) by Laura Griffin One Summer America, 1927 by Bill Bryson Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Master of the Night (Mageverse, #1) by Angela Knight Archangel's Consort (Guild Hunter, #3) by Nalini Singh Beauty and the Black Sheep (The Moorehouse Legacy, #1) by Jessica Bird


message 161: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ | 3901 comments All done.


READ: 9/8

✔1. 'A' is for August - Abandon the Night - Joss Ware 8/21

✔2. Member of the Month: Shan - Twice Tempted by a Rogue - Tessa Dare 8/19

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Crown of Midnight - Sarah Maas (fantasy) 8/16

✔4. Romance Awareness Month - Everlasting Desire - Amanda Ashley 8/28

✔5. Eighth Month of the Year - Deadtown - Nancy Holzner (8 letters in title) 8/11

✔6. National Back to School Month - Big Sky Summer - Linda Lael Miller (hero has 2 young kids, heroine has 2-11 year olds) 8/4

✔7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Blaze of Memory - Nalini Singh 8/31

✔8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - High Noon - Nora Roberts 8/22

✔10. Reader's Choice - Blood Games - Chloe Neill 8/17

Abandon the Night (Envy Chronicles, #3) by Joss Ware Twice Tempted by a Rogue (Stud Club, #2) by Tessa Dare Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2) by Sarah J. Maas Everlasting Desire (Everlasting, #2) by Amanda Ashley Deadtown (Deadtown, #1) by Nancy Holzner Big Sky Summer (Parable, Montana, #4) by Linda Lael Miller Blaze of Memory (Psy-Changeling, #7) by Nalini Singh High Noon by Nora Roberts Blood Games (Chicagoland Vampires, #10) by Chloe Neill

CHALLENGE COMPLETE


message 162: by Becky (new)

Becky | 160 comments 2015 August Monthly Challenge
Duration: August 1 - August 31



Progress: 10/10 ** Completed 8/31/15 **

✔ 1. 'A' is for August: Shannon Stacey, All He Ever Dreamed 8/9/2015 ✭✭✭1/2
✔ 2. Member of the Month: Shan: Tracy Anne Warren, The Wife Trap 8/5/2015 ✭✭✭✭
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge: [book shelved as erotic] Lorelei James, Long Time Gone 8/3/2015 ✭✭✭1/2
✔ 4. Romance Awareness Month: [book shelved as romance] Kristen Callahan, The Friend Zone. 8/16/2015 ✭✭✭✭1/2
✔ 5. Eighth Month of the Year: [8th book in the series] Taken with You, Shannon Stacey 8/18/2015 ✭✭✭✭­­­­
✔ 6. National Back to School Month: [book with a kid in it.] Elizabeth Marx, Binding Arbitration 8/29/2015 ✭✭✭1/2
✔ 7. August 6: National S'mores Day: [book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.] Amanda Usen, Impulse Control 8/31/2015 ✭✭✭✭
✔ 8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day: [bargain book] Kimberly Lewis, Zane 8/30/2015 ✭✭✭
✔ 9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day: [book with a couple kissing on the cover] R.L. Ugolini, Quakes 8/9/2015 ✭✭1/2
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Susan Elizabeth Phillips, This Heart of Mine 8/1/2015 ✭✭✭✭


All He Ever Dreamed (Kowalski Family, #6) by Shannon Stacey The Wife Trap (The Trap Trilogy, #2) by Tracy Anne Warren Long Time Gone (Rough Riders, #16.5) by Lorelei James The Friend Zone (Game On, #2) by Kristen Callihan Taken with You (Kowalski Family, #8) by Shannon Stacey Binding Arbitration (Chicago Series #1) by Elizabeth Marx Impulse Control (Men of the Zodiac) by Amanda Usen Zane (The McKades of Texas, #1) by Kimberly Lewis Quakes by R.L. Ugolini This Heart of Mine (Chicago Stars, #5) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips


message 163: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments Congrats Liz!!

Congrats ♥KathyD♥!!

Congrats ~Melissa~!!

Congrats Elizabeth!!

Congrats KarenF!!

Congrats ~KarenH~!!

Congrats Bookchaser!!

Congrats Caipi!!

Congrats Dawn!!

Congrats Morgan!!

Congrats Suzanne!!

Congrats Barbara ★!!

Congrats Becky!!


message 164: by Susan (new)

Susan (scoutmomskf) | 1843 comments 10/10 DONE!!!



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'.
A Rose for Major Flint (Brides of Waterloo #3) by Louise Allen A Rose for Major Flint - Louise Allen (HH #1241 - July 2015) - Aug 9

2. 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.
Merry and Bright by Jill Shalvis Merry and Bright - Jill Shalvis (Kensington - Sept 2013) - Aug 31

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 (Small Town USA #3) by C.H. Admirand Welcome Back to Apple Grove - C.H. Admirand (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Dec 2013) (SC author) - Aug 25

4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
Hold Me (Fool's Gold, #16) by Susan Mallery Hold Me - Susan Mallery (HQN - May 2015) - Aug 12

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.
Sequins and Spurs by Cheryl St.John Sequins and Spurs - Cheryl St. John (HH #1243 - Aug 2015) (280 pages) - Aug 10

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.
The Convenient Cowboy by Heidi Hormel The Convenient Cowboy - Heidi Hormel (HAR #1560 - Aug 2015) (kid) - Aug 2

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.
Coming Home to a Cowboy (Family Renewal) by Sheri Whitefeather Coming Home to a Cowboy - Sheri Whitefeather (HSE #2429 - Sept 2015) (horse trainer) - Aug 30

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 (Corcoran Team Bulletproof Bachelors #3) by HelenKay Dimon Tamed - HelenKay Dimon (HI #1585 - Aug 2015) - Aug 26

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 (The Duke's Men, #4) by Sabrina Jeffries If the Viscount Falls - Sabrina Jeffries (Pocket - Feb 2015) (second chance) - Aug 3

10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.
Sinful (Bitter Creek, #9) by Joan Johnston Sinful - Joan Johnston (Dell - May 2015) - Aug 24


message 165: by Lacy (new)

Lacy (lacy_stewart) | 1966 comments Finished 7/7

4. Romance Awareness Month: Scandal in Spring - 8/24 *****

5. Eighth Month of the Year:Upon the Midnight Clear - 8/13 ***

6. National Back to School Month: Dream Chaser - 8/22 ***

7. August 6: National S'mores Day: Knight of Ocean Avenue - 8/16 ***

8. August 17: A Wallflower Christmas - 8/26 *****

9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - The Bourbon Kings - 8/10 ****

10. Reader's Choice: Brown-Eyed Girl - 8/30 ****


The Bourbon Kings (The Bourbon Kings, #1) by J.R. Ward Scandal in Spring (Wallflowers, #4) by Lisa Kleypas Upon the Midnight Clear (Dream-Hunter, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Dream Chaser (Dream-Hunter, #3) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Knight of Ocean Avenue (Love in Laguna, #1) by Tara Lain A Wallflower Christmas (Wallflowers, #5) by Lisa Kleypas Brown-Eyed Girl (Travis Family, #4) by Lisa Kleypas


message 166: by LaurLa (last edited Sep 04, 2015 05:25AM) (new)

LaurLa | 5085 comments ETA 09.04: finally finished!!!

Missed by one :-( But congrats to all finishers!!!


August Monthly Challenge

10 of 10 Complete

✔1. 'A' is for August:
All I Ever Need Is You - Bella Andre
◘ Read - 08.31 ★★★★

✔2. Member of the Month - Shan:
Seduction of a Highland Lass - Maya Banks
◘ Read - 09.02 ★★★★

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Angela Knight:
Make Me, Sir - Cherise Sinclair (erotic)
◘ Read - 08.10 ★★★★

✔4. Romance Awareness Month:
Just To Be With You - Bella Andre
◘ Read - 08.16 ★★★★

✔5. Eighth Month of the Year:
Heat It Up - Elle Kennedy (8 letters)
◘ Read - 08.16 ★★★

✔6. National Back to School Month:
His to Keep - Katee Roberts (heroine is a teacher)
◘ Read - 08.16 ★★★

✔7. August 6: National S'mores Day:
The Prairie Prince - Marcia McClure (both MCs spend a lot of time outdoors)
◘ Read - 08.30 ★★★1/2

✔8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day:
Truce - R.L. Mathewson (bought for 0.59)
◘ Read - 08.14 ★★★★

✔9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day:
It Must Be Your Love - Bella Andrea (second chance romance)
◘ Read - 08.04 ★★★★

✔10. Reader's Choice:
Return to You - Kate Perry
◘ Read - 08.01 ★★★

All I Ever Need Is You (The Sullivans, #14) by Bella Andre Seduction of a Highland Lass (McCabe Trilogy, #2) by Maya Banks Make Me, Sir (Masters of the Shadowlands, #5) by Cherise Sinclair Just To Be With You (The Sullivans, #12) by Bella Andre Heat It Up (Out of Uniform, #4) by Elle Kennedy His to Keep (Out of Uniform, #1.5) by Katee Robert The Prairie Prince by Marcia Lynn McClure Truce (Neighbor from Hell, #4) by R.L. Mathewson It Must Be Your Love (The Sullivans, #11) by Bella Andre Return to You (Laurel Heights, #3) by Kate Perry


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Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1888 comments Final Update 9/1

1. 'A' is for August: The Husband List by Victoria Alexander (8/6)★★★1/2

2. Member of the Month - Shan: The Stone Witch (from Under My Hat: Tales from the Cauldron) by Isobelle Carmody (8/4)★★★★1/2

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Vignette (from Side Jobs) by Jim Butcher (8/20)★★★★1/2

4. Romance Awareness Month: The Bourbon Kings by J.R. Ward (8/25)★★★★★

5. Eighth Month of the Year: Beguiled by Susan Spencer Paul (8/31)★★★★1/2

6. National Back to School Month: Miracles from Heaven by Christy Wilson Beam (8/10)★★★★★

8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day: Call of the Highland Moon by Kendra Leigh Castle (8/17)★★1/2

10. Reader's Choice: Great-Grandmother in the Cellar (from Under My Hat: Tales from the Cauldron) by Peter S. Beagle (8/27)★★★1/2

Completed 8/8
The Husband List (Effingtons, #2) by Victoria Alexander Under My Hat Tales from the Cauldron by Jonathan Strahan Side Jobs Stories From the Dresden Files (The Dresden Files, #12.5) by Jim Butcher The Bourbon Kings (The Bourbon Kings, #1) by J.R. Ward Beguiled by Susan Spencer Paul Miracles from Heaven A Little Girl, Her Journey to Heaven, and Her Amazing Story of Healing by Christy Beam Call of the Highland Moon (The MacInnes Werewolves Trilogy, #1) by Kendra Leigh Castle Under My Hat Tales from the Cauldron by Jonathan Strahan


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Daffodil (daffodil--ripcranberry) | 1058 comments RRRC August 2015 Challenge
August 1-31, 2015

Completed: 10/10

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'.
Hard Mated, Jennifer Ashley, 8-30-15

2. Member of the Month: Shan
Rush, Maya Banks, 8-8-15

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight
Never Enough, Lauren Dane, 8-6-15

4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
Steal the Light, Lexi Blake, 8-22-15

5. Eighth Month of the Year - August is the 8th month of the year. Read a book that is 8th book in the series
Msgic Shifts, Ilona Andrews, 8-30-15

6. National Back to School Month kids
Ritual Magic, Eileen Wilks, 8-11-15

7. August 6: National S'mores Day outdoors
Shaman Rises, C.E. Murphy, 8-8-15

8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day
Dead Irish, John Lescroart, 8-5-15

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.
Yours to Uncover, Mel Teshco, 8-31-15

10. Reader's Choice
Shattered, Kevin Hearne, 8-18-15

Hard Mated (Shifters Unbound, #3.5) by Jennifer Ashley Rush (Breathless, #1) by Maya Banks Never Enough (Brown Siblings, #4) by Lauren Dane Steal the Light (Thieves, #1) by Lexi Blake Magic Shifts (Kate Daniels, #8) by Ilona Andrews Ritual Magic (World of the Lupi, #10) by Eileen Wilks Shaman Rises (Walker Papers, #9) by C.E. Murphy Dead Irish by John Lescroart Yours to Uncover (ES Siren, #1) by Mel Teshco Shattered (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #7) by Kevin Hearne


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AndaM | 237 comments Monthly Challenges > 2015 August Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

9/8

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'.
Animal Magnetism (Animal Magnetism #1) by Jill Shalvis 08/09/15

2. 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.
Love a Little Sideways (Kowalski Family #7) by Shannon Stacey 08/02/15

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.
Stolen and Forgiven (Branded Packs #1) by Alexandra Ivy 08/20/15

4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
Promise Canyon (Virgin River #13) by Robyn Carr 08/10/15

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.
288 pages- Falling for Max (Kowalski Family #9) by Shannon Stacey 08/06/15

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.
Under the Lights (Boys of Fall #1) by Shannon Stacey 08/26/15

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.
Taken with You (Kowalski Family #8) by Shannon Stacey 08/04/15

8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.
Vampire Mine (Alpha and Omega #3) by Aline Hunter 08/12/15

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.
Chase the Darkness (Alpha Pack #7) by J.D. Tyler 08/15/15

Animal Magnetism (Animal Magnetism, #1) by Jill Shalvis Love a Little Sideways (Kowalski Family, #7) by Shannon Stacey Stolen and Forgiven (Branded Packs, #1) by Alexandra Ivy Promise Canyon (Virgin River, #13) by Robyn Carr Falling for Max (Kowalski Family, #9) by Shannon Stacey Under the Lights (Boys of Fall, #1) by Shannon Stacey Taken with You (Kowalski Family, #8) by Shannon Stacey Vampire Mine (Alpha and Omega, #3) by Aline Hunter Chase the Darkness (Alpha Pack, #7) by J.D. Tyler


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Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments Congrats Susan!!

Congrats Lacy!!

Congrats Laurla!!

Congrats Julianna!!

Congrats Daffodil!!

Congrats AndaM!!




Congrats to everyone who finished!!!


message 171: by Julianna (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1888 comments Thanks, Hina!:-)


message 172: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (shylersmom) | 109 comments I did not finish this month! Dang!

1. A is for August: The Gamble FINISHED 8/13/15
2. Member of the month-Shan: Keys to the Castle DID NOT FINISH
3. Featured Author Challenge-Angela Knight: SKIPPED
4. Romance Awareness Month: Lover Unbound DID NOT FINISH
5. Eighth Month of the Year: SKIPPED
6. National Back to School Month: The Principal's Office FINISHED 8/16/15
7. National S'mores Day (Aug 6): SKIPPED
8. National Thrift Shop Day (Aug 17): SKIPPED
9. Kiss and Make Up Day (Aug 25): SKIPPED
10. Readers Choice: Rodeo Queen FINISHED 8/15/15


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