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2015 October Monthly Challenge
October Monthly Challenge1/3 Completed
1. O is for October:
2. Member of the Month (9/2011):Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
3. FAC - (Contemp. Romance):
4. Fire Prevention Week:
5. Techies Day:
6. Do Something Nice Day:
7. No Beard Day:
8. United Nations Day:
9. National Frankenstein Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
7/101. 1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts 'O' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
One Night With a Rake - Connie Mason, Mia Marlowe (Sourcebooks Casablanca - June 2013) - Oct 42. Member of the Month - NayNay: NayNay has been a member of the RRRC since September 2011. Here is the link to NayNay's shelves. Please read a book from any of NayNay's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in September of any year.
Switchback - Catherine Anderson (HI #1587 - Sept 2015) - Oct 13. Featured Author Challenge - Bella Andre: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author (link to challenge), Bella Andre, or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Bella:
★ Bella Andre splits her time between wine country in Northern California and a cabin in the Adirondacks.
★ She published her first novel in 2003.
★ She writes Contemporary Romance.
★ Bella also writes under the pseudonyms Lucy Kevin and Bella Riley.
So you may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from either state. You can also read any book published in 2003, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance. Or you can read a book written by Lucy Kevin/Bella Riley.
4. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): Read a book with a MC in a career that wears a uniform.
A Lady for Lord Randall - Sarah Mallory (HH #1233 - May 2015) (British army) - Oct 125. Techies Day (October 3): Read a book where modern technology (for its time) is featured.
Too Dangerous for a Lady - Jo Beverley (Signet - Apr 2015) (coal gas lighting) - Oct 136. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Read a book with a nice character or a sweet story.
Christmas in Cupid Falls - Holly Jacobs (Montlake - Oct 2014) (sweet story) - Oct 67. No Beard Day (October 18): Read a book where the hero has no facial hair.
The Doctor's Accidental Family - Jacqueline Diamond (HAR#1563 - Sept 2015) - Oct 58. United Nations Day (October 24): Read a book set in a country other than your own.
Strangers at the Altar - Marguerite Kaye (HH #1212 - Dec 2014) (Scotland) - Oct 89. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): Read a Paranormal Romance or any book with a monster in it.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
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5. Techies Day (October 3): For Real by Chelsea M. Cameron
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2015 October Monthly Challenge6/10 Completed
01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts 'O' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
02. Member of the Month ~ NayNay: NayNay has been a member of the RRRC since September 2011. Please read a book from any of NayNay's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in September of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Bella Andre: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Bella Andre, or by any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from either state. You can also read any book published in 2003, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance. Or you can read a book written by Lucy Kevin/Bella Riley.
I Only Have Eyes for You by Bella Andre
04. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): Read a book with a MC in a career that wears a uniform.
05. Techies Day (October 3): Read a book where modern technology (for its time) is featured.
Express Male by Elizabeth Bevarly
06. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Read a book with a nice character or a sweet story.
07. No Beard Day (October 18): Read a book where the hero has no facial hair.
08. United Nations Day (October 24): Read a book set in a country other than your own.
09. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): Read a Paranormal Romance or any book with a monster in it.
Heart Fire by Robin D. Owens
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James
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Finished my Challenge...happy reading!1. 1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts 'O' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
2. Member of the Month - NayNay: NayNay has been a member of the RRRC since September 2011. Here is the link to NayNay's shelves. Please read a book from any of NayNay's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in September of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge - Bella Andre: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author (link to challenge), Bella Andre, or by any author with her first or last name.
So you may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from either state. You can also read any book published in 2003, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance. Or you can read a book written by Lucy Kevin/Bella Riley.
4. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): Read a book with a MC in a career that wears a uniform.
5. Techies Day (October 3): Read a book where modern technology (for its time) is featured.
6. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Read a book with a nice character or a sweet story.
7. No Beard Day (October 18): Read a book where the hero has no facial hair.
8. United Nations Day (October 24): Read a book set in a country other than your own.
9. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): Read a Paranormal Romance or any book with a monster in it.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
And...done :) Thanks for a fun challenge!RRRC 2015 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: 15/10/01-15/10/31
Progress:10/10 - COMPLETE
1. 1. 'O' is for October: - One Salt Sea|Seanan McGuire|15/10/02 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month: - India Black and the Widow of Windsor|Carol K. Carr|15/10/07 ★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge: - Once and Always|Elizabeth Hoyt|15/10/04 ★★
4. Fire Prevention Week:The Autumn Republic|Brian McClellan|15/10/14 ★★★
5. Techies Day: - Phoenix Rising|Pip Ballantine|15/10/02 ★★★
6. Do Something Nice Day : - Dancing at Midnight|Julia Quinn|15/10/01 ★★★
7. No Beard Day: - I Kissed an Earl|Julie Anne Long|15/10/01 ★★★
8. United Nations Day: - Paying the Virgin's Price|Christine Merrill|15/10/01 ★★★
9. National Frankenstein Day: - Archangel's Consort|Nalini Singh|15/10/12 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: - Turn Coat|Jim Butcher|15/10/15 ★★★★
RRRC 2015 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1-31, 2015
Books Read: 10/10
Done! Whoo Hoo!
1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts 'O' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
✔ Daughters of Fortune 1 - The Outlaw and the Lady by Lorraine Heath - 10.08.2015 (★★★)
2. Member of the Month - NayNay: NayNay has been a member of the RRRC since September 2011. Here is the link to NayNay's shelves. Please read a book from any of NayNay's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in September of any year.
✔ Renegades 1 - Reckless by Skye Jordan - 10.16.2015 (★★★★)
3. Featured Author Challenge - Bella Andre: Read a book set in California
✔ SEALS Undone 2 - Fall Hard by Zoe York - 10.04.2015 (★★★)
4. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): Read a book with a MC in a career that wears a uniform.
✔ The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove by Christopher Moore - 10.06.2015 (★★)
5. Techies Day (October 3): Read a book where modern technology (for its time) is featured.
✔ Ghost Ops 1 - Heart of Danger by Lisa Marie Rice - 10.01.2015 (★★★)
6. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Read a book with a nice character or a sweet story.
✔ Brotherhood/MacAllister 1 - Master of Desire by Kinley MacGregor - 10.08.2015 (★★★★)
7. No Beard Day (October 18): Read a book where the hero has no facial hair.
✔ The Bounty Hunter by Vicki Lewis Thompson - 10.12.2015 (★★)
8. United Nations Day (October 24): Read a book set in a country other than your own.
✔ The Witch's Daughter by Paula Brackston - 10.03.2015 (★★★★)
9. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): Read a Paranormal Romance or any book with a monster in it.
✔ Born to Darkness 1 - Crimson Debt by Evangeline Anderson - 10.10.15 (★★★)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
✔ BadAss Zombie Road Trip by Tonia Brown - 10.12.2015 (★★★★)
Congrats Mai and Netanella!!
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2015 October Monthly ChallengeDuration: October 1st - October 31st
Completed: 8/5- Done!
1. O is for October:Somebody Nice! by Raine O'Tierney 10/14
2. Member of the Month:2011- Happy Anniversary 10/6
3. FAC - Bella Andre:One Perfect Night10/9
4. Fire Prevention Week:Wolf in Gucci Loafers 10/15
5. Techies Day:computer hacker- Heart-Shaped Hack 10/6
6. Do Something Nice Day:Manhunt10/10
7. No Beard Day:
8. United Nations Day:England-Dark Duke 10/18
9. National Frankenstein Day:The Pack or the Panther 10/6
10. Reader's Choice:Rise: A Gay Fairy Tale
Congrats Fran!!You really confused me, I think you copied your heading and forgot to change September to October! But I knew it looked like the October categories. =P
MountainKat wrote: "Congrats Fran!!You really confused me, I think you copied your heading and forgot to change September to October! But I knew it looked like the October categories. =P"
Whoops! Thanks Kat, I fixed it :)
Thanks for a great challenge :)
You're welcome! But you know you want to read more - you have easy ones left!
I'm sure I will end up finishing it :)
2015 October Monthly Challenge7/10 Completed
01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts 'O' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
02. Member of the Month ~ NayNay: NayNay has been a member of the RRRC since September 2011. Please read a book from any of NayNay's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in September of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Bella Andre: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Bella Andre, or by any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from either state. You can also read any book published in 2003, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance. Or you can read a book written by Lucy Kevin/Bella Riley.
I Only Have Eyes for You by Bella Andre
04. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): Read a book with a MC in a career that wears a uniform.
05. Techies Day (October 3): Read a book where modern technology (for its time) is featured.
06. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Read a book with a nice character or a sweet story.
07. No Beard Day (October 18): Read a book where the hero has no facial hair.
08. United Nations Day (October 24): Read a book set in a country other than your own.
09. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): Read a Paranormal Romance or any book with a monster in it.
Heart Fire by Robin D. Owens
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James
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RRRC Monthly ChallengesOctober 1-31, 2015
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√ 1. Starts with O: Only a Promise by Mary Balogh - 10.13
√ 2. 2011: The Bride Wore Scarlet by Liz Carlyle - 10.16
√ 3. FAC: Bella Andre: I Only Have Eyes for You - 10.06
4. MC wears uniform:
5. Modern Technology:
6. Nice Character/Sweet Story: Dreamweaver Trail by Emily March
√ 7. No Beard Day: Vixen in Velvet by Loretta Chase - 10.09
√ 8. United Nations Day: set in country other than mine: As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley - takes place in Canada, I live in U.S. - 10.03
√ 9. Paranormal Romance: Be Mine Tonight by Kathryn Smith - Chapel is a vampire - 10.11
10. Reader's Choice: The Legend of Lyon Redmond by Julie Anne Long
October Monthly Challenge5/10 Completed
1. O is for October: Marrying Mom by Olivia Goldsmith 10/12/15
2. Member of the Month (9/2011):
3. FAC (Bella Andre): Red Hot Reunion 10/05/15
4. Fire Prevention Week: Whispering Rock by Robyn Carr 10/18/15
5. Techies Day:
6. Do Something Nice Day:
7. No Beard Day: Zack by Sawyer Bennett 10/08/15
8. United Nations Day: Anna and the French Kiss 10/07/15
9. National Frankenstein Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
OctoberCompleted — 10/10!
“O” is for October — Book title/author’s name starts with an “O”
One Night of Trouble — ★★★★★ 10/14
Member of the Month — NayNay
Dance with the Devil — ★★★★★ 10/2
Author of the Month — Bella Andre — Shelved as Contemporary Romance
Rock Chick Revolution — ★★★★★ 10/5
Fire Prevention Week (October 4 – 10) — MC in a career that wears a uniform
Playing to Win — ★★★★ 10/18
Techies Day (October 3) — Modern technology (for it’s time) is featured
Claimed — ★★★★ 10/6
Do Something Nice Day (October 5) — Nice character or a sweet story
Something About You — ★★★★ 10/16
No Beard Day (October 18) — Hero has no facial hair
His Desire, Her Surrender — ★★★★ 10/8
United Nations Day (October 24) — Set in a country not your own
Flesh — ★★★★★ 10/13
National Frankenstein Day (October 30) — Paranormal romance or a story with a monster in it
Spell of the Highlander — ★★★★★ 10/9
Reader’s Choice — Any book you want!
Passion Unleashed — ★★★★★ 10/15
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Congrats KathyD and Ethel!!
2015 October Monthly ChallengeI'm in for 8!
6/8 completed
1. 1. 'O' is for October: One Silent Night by Sherrily Kenyon - 10/16 - ***
2. Member of the Month -
3. Featured Author Challenge -
4. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October):
5. Techies Day (October 3): Purity in Death by J.D. Robb - 10/18 *****
6. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Loving the Highlander by Janet Chapman - 10/4 ****
7. No Beard Day (October 18): The One You Want by Gena Showalter - 10/12 ****
8. United Nations Day (October 24): Wish Upon A Waltz by Alanna Lucas - 10/7 *****
9. National Frankenstein Day (October 30):
10. Reader's Choice: Bewitching - 10/12 ****
2015 October Monthly Challenge8/10 Completed
01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts 'O' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
02. Member of the Month ~ NayNay: NayNay has been a member of the RRRC since September 2011. Please read a book from any of NayNay's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in September of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Bella Andre: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Bella Andre, or by any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from either state. You can also read any book published in 2003, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance. Or you can read a book written by Lucy Kevin/Bella Riley.
04. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): Read a book with a MC in a career that wears a uniform.
05. Techies Day (October 3): Read a book where modern technology (for its time) is featured.
06. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Read a book with a nice character or a sweet story.
07. No Beard Day (October 18): Read a book where the hero has no facial hair.
08. United Nations Day (October 24): Read a book set in a country other than your own.
09. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): Read a Paranormal Romance or any book with a monster in it.
Heart Fire by Robin D. Owens
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James
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RRRC Monthly ChallengesOctober 1-31, 2015
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√ 1. Starts with O: Only a Promise by Mary Balogh - 10.13
√ 2. 2011: The Bride Wore Scarlet by Liz Carlyle - 10.16
√ 3. FAC: Bella Andre: I Only Have Eyes for You - 10.06
4. MC wears uniform:
√ 5. Modern Technology (for its time): gaslight near turn of the 20th century: Murder on St. Mark's Place by Victoria Thompson - 10.05
6. Nice Character/Sweet Story: Dreamweaver Trail by Emily March
√ 7. No Beard Day: Vixen in Velvet by Loretta Chase - 10.09
√ 8. United Nations Day: set in country other than mine: As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley - takes place in Canada, I live in U.S. - 10.03
√ 9. Paranormal Romance: Be Mine Tonight by Kathryn Smith - Chapel is a vampire - 10.11
√ 10. Reader's Choice: The Legend of Lyon Redmond by Julie Anne Long - 10.18
2015 October Monthly Challenge9/10 Completed
01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts 'O' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
02. Member of the Month ~ NayNay: NayNay has been a member of the RRRC since September 2011. Please read a book from any of NayNay's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in September of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Bella Andre: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Bella Andre, or by any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from either state. You can also read any book published in 2003, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance. Or you can read a book written by Lucy Kevin/Bella Riley.
04. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): Read a book with a MC in a career that wears a uniform.
05. Techies Day (October 3): Read a book where modern technology (for its time) is featured.
06. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Read a book with a nice character or a sweet story.
07. No Beard Day (October 18): Read a book where the hero has no facial hair.
08. United Nations Day (October 24): Read a book set in a country other than your own.
09. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): Read a Paranormal Romance or any book with a monster in it.
Heart Fire by Robin D. Owens
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
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finished!1. 'O' is for October: Off Campus - Amy Cousins 10/2/2015
2. MotM: 'Till Death Do Us Part - Mark Tufo 10/7/2015
3. FAC: Small Town Siren - Sophie Oak 10/12/2015
4. Fire Prevention Week : Center Mass - Lynn Vale 10/8/2015
5. Techies Day: Grim - M.K. Eidem 10/13/2015
6. Do Something Nice Day: Radiance - Grace Draven 10/15/2015
7. No Beard Day: The Law of Moses - Amy Harmon 10/1/2015
8. United Nations Day: Painted Faces - L.H. Cosway 10/16/2015
9. National Frankenstein Day: Dragos Goes to Washington - Thea Harrison 10/12/2015
10. Reader's Choice: Puddle Jumping - Amber Johnson 10/17/2015
October Monthly Challenge6/10 Completed
1. O is for October: Marrying Mom by Olivia Goldsmith 10/12/15
2. Member of the Month (9/2011):
3. FAC (Bella Andre): Red Hot Reunion 10/05/15
4. Fire Prevention Week: Whispering Rock by Robyn Carr 10/18/15
5. Techies Day:
6. Do Something Nice Day: In Between 10/20/15
7. No Beard Day: Zack by Sawyer Bennett 10/08/15
8. United Nations Day: Anna and the French Kiss 10/07/15
9. National Frankenstein Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
Fran wrote: "Hi Everyone!I am currently working on the hosting schedule for the Monthly Challenge for 2016.
If you have participated in several of the Monthly Challenges, have been a member of the RRRC for 6..."
Does this monthly challenge look like these?
2015 October Monthly Challenge1. 1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts 'O' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
2. Member of the Month - NayNay:
3. Featured Author Challenge - Bella Andre:
10/214. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): Read a book with a MC in a career that wears a uniform.
5. Techies Day (October 3): Read a book where modern technology (for its time) is featured.
6. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Read a book with a nice character or a sweet story.
10/87. No Beard Day (October 18): Read a book where the hero has no facial hair.
10/78. United Nations Day (October 24): Read a book set in a country other than your own.
10/14 (Set in Paris)9. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): Read a Paranormal Romance or any book with a monster in it.
10/18 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
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Finished!10 of 10 Complete
✔1. O is for October:The Truth About Him by Molly O'Keefe 10/15
✔2. Member of the Month:Fatal Justice 10/02
✔3. FAC - Bella Andre:(Contemporary Romance) - Shelter Mountain
✔ 4. Fire Prevention Week: Military characters -Whispering Rock 10/21
✔5. Techies Day: Ove is overtaken by technology - A Man Called Ove
✔6. Do Something Nice Day: Nice character Marie-Laure - All the Light We Cannot See 10/06
✔ 7. No Beard Day: An Unexpected Wish 10/04
✔8. United Nations Day: UK (I live in US) Who Buries the Dead 10/08
✔9. National Frankenstein Day: Paranormal - Ashley Bell 10/19
✔10. Reader's Choice: A Curious Beginning 10/10
DONE!!!10/10 read
1. O is for October: Mighty Casey by Willa Okati ~ 10/3/15 ~ ★★
2. Member of the Month (9/2011): Fit to be Tied ~ 10/6/15 ~ ★★★★
3. FAC - (Contemp. Romance): Secrets and Ink ~ 10/4/15 ~ ★★★1/2
4. Fire Prevention Week: Frat House Troopers ~ 10/14/15 ~ ★★★★
5. Techies Day: The Cassini Mission ~ 10/2/15 ~ ★★★1/2
6. Do Something Nice Day: Beneath the Stain ~ 10/8/15 ~ ★★★★★
7. No Beard Day: The Degan Paradox ~ 10/2/15 ~ ★★★★
8. United Nations Day: Submitting to the Darkness ~ 10/22/15 ~ ★★★★
9. National Frankenstein Day: Blood Slave ~ 10/4/15 ~ ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Road of No Return ~ 10/9/15 ~ ★★
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Does this monthly challenge look like these?"Sorry, it looks like this was overlooked. So I will answer this now - yes, this is the challenge Fran was looking for hosts for. I think she is good for the current months, but PM her and ask any questions for the future!
MountainKat wrote: "☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Does this monthly challenge look like these?"Sorry, it looks like this was overlooked. So I will answer this now - yes, this is the challenge Fran w..."
Thanks MK.
2015 October Monthly Challenge5/8 read
1. Do Something Nice Day (nice character/sweet story)
✔ ★★★★2. Fire Prevention Week (wears a uniform)(hockey uniform ;))
✔ ★★★3. No Beard Day
✔ ★★★★4. United Nations Day
✔ ★★★★5. National Frankenstein Day (paranormal, monster)
✔ ★★★★★6.Bella Andre
7. published in september/2011
8. Reader's Choice
8/101. 1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts 'O' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
One Night With a Rake - Connie Mason, Mia Marlowe (Sourcebooks Casablanca - June 2013) - Oct 42. Member of the Month - NayNay: NayNay has been a member of the RRRC since September 2011. Here is the link to NayNay's shelves. Please read a book from any of NayNay's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in September of any year.
Switchback - Catherine Anderson (HI #1587 - Sept 2015) - Oct 13. Featured Author Challenge - Bella Andre: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author (link to challenge), Bella Andre, or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Bella:
★ Bella Andre splits her time between wine country in Northern California and a cabin in the Adirondacks.
★ She published her first novel in 2003.
★ She writes Contemporary Romance.
★ Bella also writes under the pseudonyms Lucy Kevin and Bella Riley.
So you may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from either state. You can also read any book published in 2003, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance. Or you can read a book written by Lucy Kevin/Bella Riley.
4. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): Read a book with a MC in a career that wears a uniform.
A Lady for Lord Randall - Sarah Mallory (HH #1233 - May 2015) (British army) - Oct 125. Techies Day (October 3): Read a book where modern technology (for its time) is featured.
Too Dangerous for a Lady - Jo Beverley (Signet - Apr 2015) (coal gas lighting) - Oct 136. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Read a book with a nice character or a sweet story.
Christmas in Cupid Falls - Holly Jacobs (Montlake - Oct 2014) (sweet story) - Oct 67. No Beard Day (October 18): Read a book where the hero has no facial hair.
The Doctor's Accidental Family - Jacqueline Diamond (HAR#1563 - Sept 2015) - Oct 58. United Nations Day (October 24): Read a book set in a country other than your own.
Strangers at the Altar - Marguerite Kaye (HH #1212 - Dec 2014) (Scotland) - Oct 89. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): Read a Paranormal Romance or any book with a monster in it.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
A Match for Marcus Cynster - Stephanie Laurens (Mira - June 2015) - Oct 22
2015 October Monthly ChallengeMK, I'm all done! 10/10 Completed
1.'O' is for October: Only a Promise, Mary Balogh ★★★ 10/18
2. Member of the Month – NayNay and 2011: The Gamble, Kristen Ashley ★★★★★ 10/3
3. Featured Author Challenge – Contemporary, California: Hollywood on Tap, Avery Flynn ★★★ 10/1
4. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): Trouble on Tap, Avery Flynn ★★★ 10/8
5. Techies Day (October 3): The Spy Who Tamed Me, Kelly Hunter ★★★ 10/12
6. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Moonlight Road, Robyn Carr ★★★★ 10/9
7. No Beard Day (October 18): Say My Name, J. Kenner ★★★★ 10/23
8. United Nations Day (October 24), France, Bavaria : Destined for an Early Grave, Jeaniene Frost ★★★★ 10/5
9. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): Devil to Pay, Jeaniene Frost ★★★★ 10/4
10. Reader's Choice: What the Bride Didn't Know, Kelly Hunter ★★★★ 10/11
TayaJay wrote: "5/5 READ1. Contemporary ROMANCE: Melting The Ice Prince 10/12
2. Fire Prevention Week:Dogwatch 10/2
3. No Beard Day (October 18):Crest Ridge 10/8
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2015 September Monthly ChallengeDuration: October 1st - October 31st
Done
1. O is for October: The Other Man 23/10/15
2. Member of the Month: Stolen 9/10/15
3. FAC - Bella Andre: I Like It Like That 9/10/15
4. Fire Prevention Week: Garrett 16/10/15
5. Techies Day: The Undead Pool 2/10/15
6. Do Something Nice Day: Bunny and the Bear 12/10/15
7. No Beard Day: Dime Store Magic 10/10/15
8. United Nations Day: Sustained 6/10/15
9. National Frankenstein Day: The Witch With No Name 4/10/15
10. Reader's Choice: Rock Hard 12/10/15
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October Monthly Challenge7/10 Completed
1. O is for October: Marrying Mom by Olivia Goldsmith 10/12/15
2. Member of the Month (9/2011):
3. FAC (Bella Andre): Red Hot Reunion 10/05/15
4. Fire Prevention Week: Whispering Rock by Robyn Carr 10/18/15
5. Techies Day:
6. Do Something Nice Day: In Between 10/20/15
7. No Beard Day: Zack by Sawyer Bennett 10/08/15
8. United Nations Day: Anna and the French Kiss 10/07/15
9. National Frankenstein Day:
10. Reader's Choice: Burying Water by K.A. Tucker 10/23/15
Congrats Tammie, TayaJay and Katherine!! Lots of finishers while I was away from my computer yesterday!
BJ Rose wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Woohoo BJ Rose!!"Thanks, MountainKat! I may even get one more..."
You can do it! =)
I'm in for 1010/10 complete
1. O is for October:Pale as a Ghost-read 4/10
2. Member of the Month:Unteachable-read 2/10
3. FAC - Bella Andre:Lord John and the Private Matter-read 15/10
4. Fire Prevention Week:Hidden Force-read 4/10
5. Techies Day:ePistols at Dawn-read 2/10
6. Do Something Nice Day:Walk With Me- read 3/10
7. No Beard Day:Wake Me Up Inside-read 01/10.
8. United Nations Day:Dance With Me -read 17/10
9. National Frankenstein Day:Angels of the Deep-read 12/10.
Reader's Choice:Forging the Future-read 25/10
Romance Readers Reading Challenges
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RRRC Monthly Challenges
October 1-31, 2015
4/8
1. Starts with O: Only a Promise by Mary Balogh
2. 2011: The Bride Wore Scarlet by Liz Carlyle
√ 3. FAC: Bella Andre: I Only Have Eyes for You - 10.06
4. MC wears uniform:
5. Modern Technology:
6. Nice Character/Sweet Story: Dreamweaver Trail by Emily March
√ 7. No Beard Day: Vixen in Velvet by Loretta Chase - 10.09
√ 8. United Nations Day: set in country other than mine: As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley - takes place in Canada, I live in U.S. - 10.03
√ 9. Paranormal Romance: Be Mine Tonight by Kathryn Smith - Chapel is a vampire - 10.11
10. Reader's Choice: